Post by Alwaysabridesmaidf on Feb 27, 2014 8:18:15 GMT -5
I puked for the first time today. I am sad. I thought I could hold it off but I had just finished my shower and I had to run to the toilet. I still feel crappy and now i'm terrified to eat anything.
I'm sorry sharknado - that's a crappy way to start the day.
My vent is that I'm tired and emotional. After our er trip yesterday after work we didn't get home until midnight and I'm at work. H and I were both so tired and stressed last night while waiting around the er that we were snippy with each other. I know it's partially pg hormones, but it's really bothering me today. We were both too tired this am (and overslept a bit trying to make up for lost sleep) that we didn't really get a chance to deal with it. So I'm feeling annoyed and irrational all at the same time.
I've been waking up every morning at 3am to pee, and then not falling back asleep for over an hour each night. I just keep thinking about work and baby stuff and everything. Plus baby thinks it's an awesome time for a dance party and kicks me a bunch.
I know this means I'm feeling anxious and stressed. I hope I can get more sleep soon!
I have to be at work until 9 pm tonight because I volunteered for Honor Council. All the faculty on HC are assistant profs who can't say no when the dean asks for service. Sigh.
Update! The hearing has been canceled because the student pled guilty! <)
Post by narockshard on Feb 27, 2014 9:46:35 GMT -5
I haven't worked out one day this week yet and feel kind of bad about it, especially since I did so well last week. And I haven't been eating well...we had chicken nuggets and fries for dinner last night, and I bought a bag of Whoppers (candy) yesterday and it's gone as of this morning :?
On a good note, I am LOVING the baby movement. It finally seems that he/she has moved up in my belly so I'm feeling jabs on my sides and it's pretty awesome to be able to see them from the outside when I look down at my belly. It always makes me smile and puts me in a great mood!
Post by theatre4life on Feb 27, 2014 9:47:25 GMT -5
Ugh - my coirker just called in sick and gave me the graphic details of everything going on with her. Didn't need to know all of that. Honestly, are you coming in or not was all I needed. I feel so ill after that conversation, and I normally do not have a weak stomach. Boo.
SO and I went to a big consignment sale last night and got some good stuff. I found a brand new with tags Skip Hop Duo, a really nice activity mat, a cheap Diaper Champ, a cheap bouncer, and a pack and play. I'm a little mad at myself about the pack and play because it's just a plain one and I realized when I got home that we could have bought a new one for about the same price, but oh well. I had to talk SO out of a really fancy bassinet that was $125, retailed for $500. He was on his phone reading reviews and everything, but I finally convinced him we didn't need it. I want to go back and look at clothes, it was just too overwhelming to go through that kind of stuff and we were both hungry and tired.
As we were walking around I heard someone say "there are lots of pregnant women here". Duh, you think? It was the first night and first time parents got in free so yeah, going to be lots of pregnant ladies around. There was one with a huuuuuuge belly and SO looked at me a little panicked and I was just like, "Yep." lol
pinotgrig I hope you are able to get some rest later today. Sorry you had such a rough night.
I am very tired today for no real reason and it is making me sluggish. I did my morning yoga today and that helped me feel good but I am still moving slow.
I had another doc appt and I haven't progressed at all. I know that's normal but I only have a week before they schedule either a c section or induce me. He said if I don't progress at all then its not favorable to induce me but I don't understand why we couldn't try that first even if it results in a c sections. Seems better than just going for the c section right away. I see my regular doc next week so hopefully she has some good advice.
I planned a ton of stuff this week hoping I would have to cancel bc she would be here but that's not happening.
My parents get here tonight and it will be really helpful to have them around.
Also I started waking up and covered in sweat. Now I have a heat rash on my back ick.
I got diagnosed with gestational diabetes on Monday and have kind of been all over the place emotionally since then. I met with my doctor yesterday to discuss it, and she made me feel better and worse all at once. She mentioned still birth a lot which was scary. But she also complimented the questions and information I came prepared with and told me that a lot of times she meets with women and worries about them after, but she said with me she's not worried at all. I wish I had her confidence. I'm so scared that I can't do it, that I'm already hurting my unborn baby, etc. I haven't got a lot of sleep this week, and I have cried more than I have all the rest of the pregnancy combined. I was so scared to tell anyone IRL because I am embarrassed and ashamed, but the friends I have told have been so insanely encouraging, positive, and loving that I'm angry with myself for second guessing their reactions. DH has been amazing too, and has sought out information from a good friend of his whose wife had GD in her pregnancy. Mentally I know we can handle it. Emotionally I'm a freaking mess.
On a positive note, I went to a kid consignment sale last night with a good friend who is due with her 2nd a couple of weeks after I'm due. I got an adorble Ju Ju Be diaper bag, snugabunny bouncer, brand new Snoogle pillow, three swaddlers, two of which were brand new still in the package, and a Chicco travel high chair for $143.00. I was pretty proud of my haul and going and getting things for the baby was the pick me up I needed after this crazy hard week. Last night after I got home I kept staring at the bouncer and kind of freaking out. Holy crap I'm actually going to have a baby to put in that thing before too long!
The GD isn't your fault so please don't be ashamed or embarrassed. You sound like you have a good head on your shoulders and will be able to handle this just fine. I think several ladies here have GD, so maybe starting a thread (there may have been one recently?) would be helpful for you.
And come on baby Marie!! Fingers crossed for some progression soon.
i got sick for the first time around 10 weeks too. i had been feeling great up until then and thought i was in the clear as far as pucking went - "for most people it starts at week 6 or 8 so i'm fine!" yeah, no. sorry you had to puke, but i totally get it. hope it doesn't last long and you're feeling better soon.
i'm getting weird hiccup. not hiccups, just one loud hiccup on it's own. i used to get hiccups fairly regularly/at a normal rate i'd say. but they lasted the usual couple minutes, etc. now i just get one (maybe two) loud hiccup(s) and that's it. it's so weird.
I called out sick from work today because I started to feel weird last night and I got a call from my other job (I'm a nurse) where it turns out 5 people I took care of early this week just tested positive for the flu. And all had had their flu shots. Great. So far I don't feel horrible but starting to get coughy and congested and blah. On a positive note, I'm going to try to get a ton of stuff done at home around the house while I chug fluids at every chance.
Last night my H and I finished a really fun new parents course (I posted about it, it's in Boston and LA if anyone's interested) and then we went out afterwards and bought a fancy bottle of champagne to save for when the baby is born.
This week I got an invitation to my baby shower that my friends are throwing and I got so excited and happy that I cried. Haha.
I'm jealous of all you guys with great consignment sales!
I had a dentist appointment this morning and had to show my maternity excemption card (its a card that allows me free dental and prescriptions until baby is 1 years old). It was so strange having people congratulate me and want to speak about it in real life. I am not at the point where it feels normal to speak about preganancy, well my pregnancy in real life. I can talk to DH or my mom about it and online is fine, but as soon as a real life person said anything I kind closed up. It was a strange feeling.
mannah - are you going to get tested for the flu? I ended up getting it a few months ago but caught it early enough to take tamiflu. I had a flu shot, too, and between that and the tamiflu was only mildly sick about 3 days. Just something to consider.
Post by hokiegirl82 on Feb 27, 2014 12:18:15 GMT -5
I'm at the point now where I'm starting to get uncomfortable and I'm kinda sad thinking about just getting more uncomfortable over the next few months. I've had a relatively easy pregnancy but I'm kinda ready for it to be over and little dude to be here. I'm also ready for a nice long break from work, even though I know mat leave is no picnic with a newborn. I'm ready for a break from other peoples bullshit.
Oh yeah and fuck you winter. Over the next week we will have 4 days with wintry mix or snow. Argh
I caught a cold from someone at work. I'm trying to fight it the best way I can without medicine. So far I'm just drinking a lot of orange juice and eating a lot of soup. I even brought decaf green tea for later. I didn't realize we were restricted from so many things! I hope it's gone before my exam on Saturday.
robyn, I am sorry you're dealing with all the emotions/doubts that go along with any unfavorable health news. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic a little over a year ago despite having a relatively healthy diet and being underweight. It's absolutely not something you can always avoid, so please don't blame yourself. I was able to bring my blood sugar down with some pretty simple changes. I highly recommend reading up on Low GI eating. I saw a book at the bookstore the other day for low GI eating for gestational diabetes.
I stayed up late watching my DVR and then my almost 3 yr old was up at 4 am lights on in his room partying asking if he could watch a movie with me? I am exhausted.
Post by formerlyak on Feb 27, 2014 12:37:24 GMT -5
I am about ready to fall over. I think I have too much on my plate for 8 months pregnant. I am interim second in command of my department because of my boss' departure so on top of doing my job I am doing a bunch of her old stuff, I am team mom for my son's baseball team, I am still volunteering in his classroom. Day starts at 6 am and I think by the time I am done with everything and have ds in bed, I finally sit down with nothing left to do at 8:15 pm. I mean I sit all day at my job and have found ways to do all my other stuff sitting down since I was given the modified bed rest order, but I am just tired. Then, we finally got some rain here in CA, which we totally need, but I have arthritis in my hips and knees from my days as a dancer and rain makes them lock up. So add 25 pounds to my hips and arthritis flaring up from the rain and I can hardly move. And I am starting to swell a lot on top of that. Last night my ankles were bigger than my knees and this morning I couldn't even get my Uggs, which are usually big on my ankles, on!
robyn, I am sorry you're dealing with all the emotions/doubts that go along with any unfavorable health news. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic a little over a year ago despite having a relatively healthy diet and being underweight. It's absolutely not something you can always avoid, so please don't blame yourself. I was able to bring my blood sugar down with some pretty simple changes. I highly recommend reading up on Low GI eating. I saw a book at the bookstore the other day for low GI eating for gestational diabetes.
My own vent is a separate thread.
Thank you for the pep talk! My emotional and mental state is definitely much improved today. I go meet with the nutritionist on Tuesday, and until then have been using meal and snack tips posted around here by other GD mamas. I will look for that book you saw as well. Do you remember if it was in the cookbook area or pregnancy area of the bookstore? I appreciate the rec, thank you!
I guess my vent/whine is more for yesterday than today, but my grandma passed away. It wasn't completely unexpected, but still hurts. I guess I need to focus on the fact that I was able to have both Grandmothers around for my wedding a couple of years ago, and I still have my other Grandma, but still a bit tough. I am 8 weeks today and was looking forward to telling her next weekend about the baby and I know she would have been very excited to find out. :-(
I guess my vent/whine is more for yesterday than today, but my grandma passed away. It wasn't completely unexpected, but still hurts. I guess I need to focus on the fact that I was able to have both Grandmothers around for my wedding a couple of years ago, and I still have my other Grandma, but still a bit tough. I am 8 weeks today and was looking forward to telling her next weekend about the baby and I know she would have been very excited to find out.
Post by bernergirl on Feb 27, 2014 13:38:00 GMT -5
Standing in front of the mirror this morning I realized that I have a classic linea nigra. No idea when that showed up! I knew right away what it was but it was surprising to see- I guess I feel like it's too "early"? I'm 17w2d and haven't "popped" yet.