Tuesday Vents/Randoms/Aws

[lulu21]

Seems like a lot of us have vents and I do too

I am currently getting IV iron treatments from becoming anemic during pregnancy. The IV isn't bothering me but the fact that I had my appointment at 1 and they didn't start the drip til 2 made me a little mad. Then they told me in cutting it close with my ob appointment which as at 3:30. Maybe they could have started my IV on time . Grrr.

At least I'm reclined with my feet up and watching baby j squirm around

[MrsDarcy]

AW- I just got offered a part time position at my church doing the newsletter, that I can do at home. I'm so excited! I know it's not much, but the little bit of money will help out a lot!

[narockshard]

For some reason today I'm freaking out about my post baby body. I don't want stretch marks, I don't want my boobs to deflate, and I don't want to be heavier than I was before. I just wish I knew I could have my old body back. Not that I'd give up being a mother at all...I just hate that bodies have to change

[lulu21]

narockshard I hear ya! I made it 35 weeks without having a body breakdown. I'm freaking out because my feel swell and I look like big foot. Thankfully a lot of body butter has kept stretch marks away

[catsarecute]

A photographer friend that I met through our time on The Nest offered to do a free maternity session for me. Due to his work schedule, I'm not sure my husband can make it which is fine. She said she does solo maternity sessions all the time.

But I'm starting to feel really self conscious about my body. I tried on tons of dresses this past weekend for my shower and none of them were flattering at all. I think I'm over-thinking what outfit I would wear but I just don't want to waste her time taking my pictures only to not be happy with any of them because seeing myself in pictures makes me feel gross.

It is such a nice offer and I don't want to turn her down. Plus, it would be nice to have some pictures that aren't selfies I take with my iphone.

[mellimel19]

I'm scheduled for my c-section on Thursday, a day after my birthday. I'm excited as well as nervous, but it still just doesn't seem real to me. Like it just doesn't compute that at exactly this time 2 days from now, DH and I will be holding a baby in our arms and will be responsible for keeping it alive.

[centralsquare]

I am back to feeling queasy 100% of the time, coupled with crippling exhaustion. Good times!

[statlerwaldorf]

I have gestational diabetes.

[catsarecute]

Feb 18, 2014 15:45:09 GMT -5 statlerwaldorf said:

I have gestational diabetes.

I'm so sorry. From the many posts I've read from this site, people say that it isn't "that bad" and they actually end up being a lot healthier in the long run. I hope you can manage it without many difficulties!

[statlerwaldorf]

Feb 18, 2014 15:55:41 GMT -5 catsarecute said:

Feb 18, 2014 15:45:09 GMT -5 statlerwaldorf said:

I have gestational diabetes.

I'm so sorry. From the many posts I've read from this site, people say that it isn't "that bad" and they actually end up being a lot healthier in the long run. I hope you can manage it without many difficulties!

Thanks.  I still have to meet with a dietician and see what equipment my insurance will cover.  I've already been following a low glysemic index diet and haven't gained any weight yet, so I'm hoping it won't be too bad.  I was still a little overwhelmed when she mentioned checking my blood sugar 5 times a day.

[blushing]

I went to see a doctor today about my conjunctivitis. Turns out the pharmacist refusing to give me any drops without a prescription was not so silly. I need a certain type that only doctors can prescribe because the kind they give normal, I.e none pregnant women, can cause grey baby syndrome. Who knew eye drops could be dangerous in pregnancy? Not me.

[lulu21]

Oh and when you're very pregnant and you have to leave a sample and the cup is very small--- it doesn't end well

[FastHands]

Feb 18, 2014 16:25:50 GMT -5 lulu21 said:

Oh and when you're very pregnant and you have to leave a sample and the cup is very small--- it doesn't end well

LOL I had the exact opposite problem yesterday, which was surprising. But I REALLY had to pee before I left work, and I hadn't been great about hydrating either. I brought a gatorade with me and got there early, knowing I'd be waiting at least 15mins, which would be plenty of time to get things going again. Newp, they took me right back. I got out about 3mLs. LOL. Luckily I've had tons of practice "catching" (one of the few upsides to TTTC) so I didn't waste any, and she said she got just enough. lol

[MrsDarcy]

Feb 18, 2014 15:20:13 GMT -5 catsarecute said:

A photographer friend that I met through our time on The Nest offered to do a free maternity session for me. Due to his work schedule, I'm not sure my husband can make it which is fine. She said she does solo maternity sessions all the time.

But I'm starting to feel really self conscious about my body. I tried on tons of dresses this past weekend for my shower and none of them were flattering at all. I think I'm over-thinking what outfit I would wear but I just don't want to waste her time taking my pictures only to not be happy with any of them because seeing myself in pictures makes me feel gross.

It is such a nice offer and I don't want to turn her down. Plus, it would be nice to have some pictures that aren't selfies I take with my iphone.

I know you may feel self conscious now, but you will cherish those pictures. If you feel more comfortable in jeans, wear jeans. It isn't about what you're wearing, it's about remembering a very special part of your life, and remembering what it looked like to be pregnant. I don't ever regret having mine taken. I hope you're able to find something you feel confident in.

[spankswife]

I feel like I have been 7 weeks pregnant for a month. I was 7 weeks based on LMP, then I realized I ovulated late, so I was 6 weeks. Then I measured 2 weeks behind, so I am now 7 weeks, for like , the 3rd week in a row. I can't wait to get past "blueberry" stage!

[formerlyak]

We are going through a leadership transition at work - all unrelated our president, vp and avp (my immediate boss) are leaving. We have an interim vp for my department in place. Until I go on leave, I am his #2. Someone will fill in for me when I am on leave and then I will come back to being his #2 when I get back. I found out this morning that I am getting a 5% raise until the end of 2014 for this. YAY! Except, I will be out for 4 months and disability payments are based on my salary prior to the raise.

People also keep saying they don't think I will make it until April 11 when my c-sec is planned for because they can tell I am slowing down. Stop saying this people! I want to make it to take full advantage of said raise!!!

[FastHands]

Random: I bought brie and rolls and apricot preserves. SO EXCITED.

[IndiaInk]

I got a massage today and it was wonderful! I got to lay on a supportive pillow on my belly for 45 minutes straight and I thought I'd died and gone to heaven.

[lulu21]

Feb 18, 2014 18:11:46 GMT -5 FastHands said:

Random: I bought brie and rolls and apricot preserves. SO EXCITED.

Ooooo Brie ❤️ I treated myself to a baked Brie platter for my birthday.

[catsarecute]

Feb 18, 2014 17:29:56 GMT -5 MrsDarcy said:

Feb 18, 2014 15:20:13 GMT -5 catsarecute said:

A photographer friend that I met through our time on The Nest offered to do a free maternity session for me. Due to his work schedule, I'm not sure my husband can make it which is fine. She said she does solo maternity sessions all the time.

But I'm starting to feel really self conscious about my body. I tried on tons of dresses this past weekend for my shower and none of them were flattering at all. I think I'm over-thinking what outfit I would wear but I just don't want to waste her time taking my pictures only to not be happy with any of them because seeing myself in pictures makes me feel gross.

It is such a nice offer and I don't want to turn her down. Plus, it would be nice to have some pictures that aren't selfies I take with my iphone.

I know you may feel self conscious now, but you will cherish those pictures. If you feel more comfortable in jeans, wear jeans. It isn't about what you're wearing, it's about remembering a very special part of your life, and remembering what it looked like to be pregnant. I don't ever regret having mine taken. I hope you're able to find something you feel confident in.

Thanks for these words! I came home and tried on some outfits, took some selfies and thought they looked nice. I think I'll go forward with it and know that I look the way I look because I'm growing my daughter!!!

[catsarecute]

Feb 18, 2014 20:56:12 GMT -5 bricco said:

Feb 18, 2014 15:20:13 GMT -5 catsarecute said:

A photographer friend that I met through our time on The Nest offered to do a free maternity session for me. Due to his work schedule, I'm not sure my husband can make it which is fine. She said she does solo maternity sessions all the time.

But I'm starting to feel really self conscious about my body. I tried on tons of dresses this past weekend for my shower and none of them were flattering at all. I think I'm over-thinking what outfit I would wear but I just don't want to waste her time taking my pictures only to not be happy with any of them because seeing myself in pictures makes me feel gross.

It is such a nice offer and I don't want to turn her down. Plus, it would be nice to have some pictures that aren't selfies I take with my iphone.

I'm struggling a bit, too!  My friend is also the one doing my maternity pics (this weekend!) and some of her ideas make me a little nervous.  I'm going to try to just relax and go with the flow, but it's hard!

I am lucky because she has suggested I bring like TONS of clothes to go through so I feel like.. I should end up liking SOME of them!  I'm just hoping I can get past looking bigger than I'm used to (other places! I'd be okay if I was 'all belly' but I'm definitely, definitely not!). 

I'm glad that your update downthread said you're planning on going ahead with it.  It will be nice to have some pictures that capture how we look growing our babies!

When are you thinking of having yours done?  And did you decide on an outfit for your shower?  I think I look weird in dresses, so I've been sticking to pants for most of mine!   

When is your shower, btw?

I'm going to do the pictures March 2. If I waited another two weeks (when she is available) I just won't feel photogenic! I think my belly is round enough to make it obvious that I'm pregnant at this point.

I think for my shower I'm going to wear a pair of dark jeans and a cute shirt I got at Destination Maternity with white sandals or the same shirt with black leggings and boots. Not sure yet. I agree that dresses just aren't working for me right now. I feel better in pants. My family shower is Saturday and my friends shower is on 3/15. I'm not sure that one will even happen because I already know a lot of the people on the invite list can't attend. Booo.

[hokiegirl82]

Last night was shocking - I went to use my fetal doppler to listen to the heartbeat for a minute after I went upstairs to bed. I am 24 weeks tomorrow, but haven't felt any real movement except some flutters, which have been increasing over the last week. 5 seconds after I placed the doppler on my tummy, not even pressing very hard at all, it actually JUMPED off my stomach like the baby was pushing it off from the inside! I put it on my tummy again with barely any pressure and it came jumping off again - that's the first real movement I've felt/seen, and it was so freaky and shocking, and cool at the same time! I went downstairs and told my H, and I'm still thinking about it today. Shit's getting real!

[bowies]

My care has officially been transitioned to MFM. It's been bumming me out all day - I really liked my regular OB but he thinks I need to deliver at the high risk hospital so a hematologist can be on standby. Does this mean I just got dumped?

I got an award yesterday at work. Since they made me stand up in front of everyone, it served as my formal "I'm pregnant" announcement.