Friday stuff

[hokiegirl82]

I'm happy it's Friday, but still not in a very good mood. My back has been killing me since yesterday morning, and we are supposed to get crappy weather this weekend so I need to get to the grocery store either tonight or early tomorrow morning before the masses descend.

And I know this is silly and petty, but I feel so fat and gross lately. Even my regular t-shirts and long sleeve shirts are starting to feel tight even though I've only gain 4-5 pounds. Maternity pants are helping but I was hoping not to need any new tops for awhile, I'm just hating the way I look and feel in my regular tops at the moment. I've gotten so wide in the torso/boob area that everything that used to fit is a little too tight for my comfort level, but I'm too cheap to go buy new stuff already at only 13 weeks.

[simpsongal]

2nd day of childbirth class was good. It sort of makes me want to avoid any medical interventions but I'm trying to keep an open mind in case the need arises.

TMI thing *poof*

[Stingyshark]

Working from home is great, except for the fact that they are doing roadwork in our neighborhood. They start early, and leave late. I've been listening to dump trucks bang around for the last hour. I'm counting down the minutes until I feel it's okay to go take a shower & leave. ... appropriate meaning I've done enough work for now. I know the Dr. wouldn't care, but I try not to take advantage of my situation to much.

Also, GMIL is doing MUCH better. They moved her out of CICU onto a regular floor. Yesterday she was sitting up & talking to everyone and drinking coffee.  --- Now DH is talking about taking the baby to see her in the rehab center.. i had to squash that REAL quick. There is no way I'm taking a new born to a rehab center full of sick people. nope nope nope. I'm hoping that GMIL can go home for a few hours (her house is literally across the street from the rehab) and she can see baby there. Otherwise, it's not happening. 

That is not unreasonable, right? I mean, would you take your newborn to a rehab/nursing home?

[D2M]

jjwritergirl, good luck today!!

simpsongal, suuuuure you're not into that stuff normally.

hokiegirl82, I am a fatty patty in most of my regular shirts, too, but I ordered a few things from the Gap and they came last night and they are SO CUTE. I got the pure body long-sleeve Ts that a lot of women on here rave about (thanks, natablue!). I put them on and I actually felt... slim and cute.

Stingyshark, pre-pregnancy, I would have thought it was not a big deal to bring a newborn to a rehab center.  But now I know about immunity/lack thereof and the fact that it's flu season, so no, you are totally not unreasonable. 

[simpsongal]

Dec 6, 2013 11:18:42 GMT -5 D2M said:

jjwritergirl, good luck today!!

simpsongal, suuuuure you're not into that stuff normally.

hokiegirl82, I am a fatty patty in most of my regular shirts, too, but I ordered a few things from the Gap and they came last night and they are SO CUTE. I got the pure body long-sleeve Ts that a lot of women on here rave about (thanks, natablue!). I put them on and I actually felt... slim and cute.

Stingyshark, pre-pregnancy, I would have thought it was not a big deal to bring a newborn to a rehab center.  But now I know about immunity/lack thereof and the fact that it's flu season, so no, you are totally not unreasonable. 

Hehe, well it is more action than I've had in a long time .  DH sees me as a mommy.

[catsarecute]

I got into a stupid fight with DH last night over Christmas lights-it is an annual tradition that I hang some lights in windows and he tells me (in his own half joking way) that they aren't hung in the manner he thinks they should be. He is a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to stuff like that. When I explained that I wasn't done hanging them, he continued to rib me about how they were hung and I lost it. I ripped them off the windows and shoved them back in the bag. He stood there like "what the hell just happened." Sure, it was a bit of a tantrum on my part but I just get tired of being watched over and judged for this thing every single year. When we finally made up (2 hours later), he wanted to talk about it again and I finally started crying hysterically and just went to bed. I wish it ended there. Ugh. We did make up and move on but it was just such a stupid stupid argument.

I think I officially quit when it comes to hanging up Christmas lights.

[teep]

Dec 6, 2013 10:28:43 GMT -5 hokiegirl82 said:

And I know this is silly and petty, but I feel so fat and gross lately. Even my regular t-shirts and long sleeve shirts are starting to feel tight even though I've only gain 4-5 pounds. Maternity pants are helping but I was hoping not to need any new tops for awhile, I'm just hating the way I look and feel in my regular tops at the moment. I've gotten so wide in the torso/boob area that everything that used to fit is a little too tight for my comfort level, but I'm too cheap to go buy new stuff already at only 13 weeks.

I feel exactly the same. I bought a bunch of maternity clothes on black Friday because I was sick of just feeling fat all the time in my regular clothes. My belly still doesn't look like a pregnant belly, I think I just look chubby. I've put on about 10lbs so far. I had been wearing a fleece zip-up almost everyday because I was so uncomfortable with the way I looked. I am trying to embrace it more though. I had a eating disorder years ago though, so I anticipated a bit of a struggle with seeing myself gain the weight. I would definitely go buy some maternity clothes now, you'll get a lot of wear out of them in the next 6 months.

[disappointedkittens]

I am FREAKED OUT by nursing you guys. Last night in prenatal class we watched videos where they just stuck newborns on the mom and they wriggled around until they found the nipple and started nursing. It made me feel panicked. I've been relatively calm about it and telling myself it will come naturally, but after last night I'm back to phase one.

[hokiegirl82]

Would maternity shirts look way too baggy on me now since I don't have a real bump, just bloat? Although I might not care if I look a little silly - comfort and being covered is more important to me these days. Maybe I'll brave the mall and see if I can find some maternity shirts on sale at old navy or target.

[lulu21]

hokiegirl82 - I wore maternity clothes right away.  I only gained a couple pounds too, but I felt very bloated and uncomfortable in regular clothes. Now I want to live in maternity clothing 


Stingyshark - I would agree, no baby at a nursing/rehab facility. Too many germs 


If my GM comes into my store room one more time and says it needs to be more organized, I'm going to loose it. He's telling me stuff should be up on shelves... And boxes off the floor. Who's lifting said boxes?!

[awick14]

Dec 6, 2013 10:28:43 GMT -5 hokiegirl82 said:

And I know this is silly and petty, but I feel so fat and gross lately. Even my regular t-shirts and long sleeve shirts are starting to feel tight even though I've only gain 4-5 pounds. Maternity pants are helping but I was hoping not to need any new tops for awhile, I'm just hating the way I look and feel in my regular tops at the moment. I've gotten so wide in the torso/boob area that everything that used to fit is a little too tight for my comfort level, but I'm too cheap to go buy new stuff already at only 13 weeks.

I know how you feel, I am about 6 lbs lighter then pre pregnancy at 14 weeks and I can't do up my pants. I also am quickly outgrowin my shirts as well.

[awick14]

Dec 6, 2013 12:03:01 GMT -5 hokiegirl82 said:

Would maternity shirts look way too baggy on me now since I don't have a real bump, just bloat? Although I might not care if I look a little silly - comfort and being covered is more important to me these days. Maybe I'll brave the mall and see if I can find some maternity shirts on sale at old navy or target.

All the maternity shirts that I have bought so far look just fine without a belly. The lady in the store said that of they are good quality maternity clothing should fit you now until close to the end. Most of the shirts I bought are of stretchy/ flowy material.

[hokiegirl82]

Just ordered some long-sleeve and short sleeve ts, and a couple of tanks, from gap and old navy. I also ordered a long belted cardigan because my office is freezing in winter and it will help me cover up for days when I'm feeling extra gross. Feels silly spending money on stuff I won't wear that long, but I got about 60 bucks off the whole order with coupon codes, and it is enough stuff to get me through the week. Might try looking at the mall this weekend for stuff on super clearance. Thanks for the advice ladies!

[sh10]

I had a meltdown last night where everything was upsetting me, starting with the stray kitten at the park, and ending in the worry about my job. I ended up calming down, but then today I realized there are at 99 days until the baby's due date, so then I felt better about my freak out, lol.

Tonight we have a Christmas party, then two tomorrow. I'm feeling overwhelmed, even though I only have to take wine to each party. Maybe I should take a nap.

[vmars]

I just had my impromptu work shower, it was really nice. My boss got me delicious cake and we hung out and talked. Our other office did a collection for me, so I got some cash. Also, we got bonuses this year so I was able to pick that up too

Oh and I signed up for HBCBS precious additions so I could get $50 back from my birth class and they denied the claim. I have no idea why, but I will have to call them up on Monday…ugh!

Off to my growth u/s follow up with MFM…will let everyone know what happens!

[annabear07]

hokiegirl82 Embrace the maternity clothes. For most of them, noone else can tell you are wearing maternity clothes and you will be comfortable! I was in maternity clothes by 11 weeks and felt like a loser buying them at that time in the store with all the big bellies walking around. But comfort trumps all!

I slept horribly last night between a power outage and my stomach killing me I think I got 4 hours of sleep. Today is going to be fun!!

[redpenmama]

disappointedkittens: Don't get yourself worked up about nursing. There is definitely a learning curve, so take advantage of whatever resources you have at the hospital, whether it's the mother-baby nurses or lactation consultants. You definitely have to help baby find the breast and get the hang of it, but it's something everyone goes through.

My H probably thinks I'm crazy because I have cried myself to sleep the last three nights because I only have a few weeks left of just me and DD, and it makes me so sad. She won't even remember this time we had alone together (even though no other kiddo will get it). I hope she doesn't hate me forever. The joy of pregnancy hormones...

[mellimel19]

hokiegirl82- I say go for the maternity clothes now. You'll be more comfortable, and like a pp said, if the clothes are made well enough, they will fit well even when your bump is still in the bloaty-looking stage.

jjwritergirl- Good luck today!

I've been shopping around for some cheap maternity pants, and am so frustrated at how 90% of the pants out there seem to be skinny fit! I am short and curvy. I looked terrible in skinny pants pre-pregnancy- why on earth would I try to stuff myself into a pair when I'm even heavier and carrying a beach ball for a belly? I feel like all the skinny pants are giving me a complex, why can't I just find normal pants?!

[Stingyshark]

Dec 6, 2013 15:07:17 GMT -5 mellimel19 said:

hokiegirl82- I say go for the maternity clothes now. You'll be more comfortable, and like a pp said, if the clothes are made well enough, they will fit well even when your bump is still in the bloaty-looking stage.

jjwritergirl- Good luck today!

I've been shopping around for some cheap maternity pants, and am so frustrated at how 90% of the pants out there seem to be skinny fit! I am short and curvy. I looked terrible in skinny pants pre-pregnancy- why on earth would I try to stuff myself into a pair when I'm even heavier and carrying a beach ball for a belly? I feel like all the skinny pants are giving me a complex, why can't I just find normal pants?!

Old navy has regular fit jeans, and motherhood maternity has some as well. I have several pairs of regular fit jeans from MM, the brand is indigo blue. 

[Stingyshark]

Dec 6, 2013 17:02:09 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

I'm at Walmart (shut up) and I've been in the check out line for 15 mins now. It's packed in here and I really want to use my pregnancy card to get in front! I'm sweating and I need to pee badly! 4 people are in front of me ugh.

I went to walmart at 1 today, I can't believe how crowded it was!! I was just checking to see if they had a toy in stock, so I didn't have to wait in line. Target was equally as busy, what the heck people... it was the middle of the day.

[mannah]

Tonight is my H's work holiday party. Every year they do a big nice catered open bar event with a band and dancing and ... A COSTUME THEME. I can't stand that part. One year it was James Bond, one year 70's Xmas, and this year it's formal attire of the 1920's. FML. I refused to dress up this year and I'm bringing flip flops for later when my feet are killing me and everyone else will be too drunk to notice. It's enough pressure meeting all the bosses and the coworkers and the team and spouses, but add in the costume and no drinking for me and all of a sudden I'd rather stay on the couch. Now I'm sitting here procrastinating getting ready. I even have to shave my legs for this. Uggggh. (But I will be enjoying the hell out of the food.)

[Stingyshark]

mekiakoo 40 min? nope. Are you super far away from walmart that you had to get it taken care of tonight? I can tolerate about 10 min, and then I'm setting my stuff down & leaving. I just can't do it; but I live less than 10 miles from the nearest walmart, so I could go early in the morning.

[Stingyshark]

A few weeks ago I asked one of the OBs I see about getting the Tdap, she said it was fine... so today I Called the OB office to get a script for it, they called me back and said that the other OB said no. uh? lol. I looked at the CDC website last night and it was recommended, or safe for pregnant women to get... but since he said no, i'm not going to argue about it - i'll get it after I deliver, which is what he recommended I do.

i also got my flu shot today..

[vmars]

Dec 6, 2013 18:17:58 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

A few weeks ago I asked one of the OBs I see about getting the Tdap, she said it was fine... so today I Called the OB office to get a script for it, they called me back and said that the other OB said no. uh? lol. I looked at the CDC website last night and it was recommended, or safe for pregnant women to get... but since he said no, i'm not going to argue about it - i'll get it after I deliver, which is what he recommended I do.

i also got my flu shot today..

My doc said to get t-dap right after I deliver. They only recently allowed PG women to get it so she wasn't fully comfortable with me getting it. 

[Stingyshark]

Dec 6, 2013 18:20:12 GMT -5 vmars said:

Dec 6, 2013 18:17:58 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

A few weeks ago I asked one of the OBs I see about getting the Tdap, she said it was fine... so today I Called the OB office to get a script for it, they called me back and said that the other OB said no. uh? lol. I looked at the CDC website last night and it was recommended, or safe for pregnant women to get... but since he said no, i'm not going to argue about it - i'll get it after I deliver, which is what he recommended I do.

i also got my flu shot today..

My doc said to get t-dap right after I deliver. They only recently allowed PG women to get it so she wasn't fully comfortable with me getting it. 

Oh, that might explain the differing opinions. The OB that said no has been in practice 20+ years, the other one, that said yes, is a newer OB. .