Thursday Randoms/Whines/Vents

[Alwaysabridesmaidf]

I am feeling a bit better today. Actually the last 3 days have been ok. I get pretty awful acid reflux in the late afternoon/evening but nothig that makes me vomit (knock on wood). Small steps. Huzzah!



My CW posted a quote on fb about growing a baby and love blah blah blah. She tagged me and my other pregnant CW. Neither of us have come out or posted anything about pregnancy on fb. Why do people think this is ok to do!!??

[anna7602]

By my calculations, I have at least a 5 more weeks to enjoy of the 2nd tri energy and glowiness, but I am already feeling the 3rd tri exhaustion and general schlumpiness. Not fair. I hope it's just a bad phase and that I will feel perky again in a few days. But since my first child hit the "terrible twos" well before her 2nd birthday, I am not too hopeful.

[bananapancakes]

I liked the part about you feeling better not about the FB thing. How rude! I have my settings so that anything that I'm tagged in has to be approved by me first before it show up. You might want to try that.

My random is that I lost my mucous plug this morning. I know that doesn't mean labour is imminent but at least things are moving in the right direction. I was only 1-2cm and 50% effaced yesterday but I had a stretch and sweep and acupuncture so I'm hoping we'll get to meet this baby sooner rather than later.

[nessness]

Non-pregnacy related, but it is snowing here. I want real spring weather!

This past weekend I felt awesome and thought I was getting my second-tri energy, but now I can barely stay awake through work.

[Alwaysabridesmaidf]

Apr 3, 2014 8:32:13 GMT -5 bananapancakes said:

I liked the part about you feeling better not about the FB thing. How rude! I have my settings so that anything that I'm tagged in has to be approved by me first before it show up. You might want to try that.

My random is that I lost my mucous plug this morning. I know that doesn't mean labour is imminent but at least things are moving in the right direction. I was only 1-2cm and 50% effaced yesterday but I had a stretch and sweep and acupuncture so I'm hoping we'll get to meet this baby sooner rather than later.

OHMYGAAAWWDDSOCLOSE!!

[Deleted]

I'm still whiney about having several hours of contractions and not sleeping last night. My other whine is that I CONSTANTLY have my heart pounding in my right ear. It doesn't stop and actually impairs my hearing. I've mentioned it to the dr but nobody seems to be concerned. It seems that my right ear is stuffed up. grrrr.

[melsamoony]

I am feeling pretty good today *knock on wood* I slept well last night after being super tired really early and woke up with baby moving and kicking as I got ready. So far so good.

[bowies]

I've been on a major sugar binge lately. It's embarrassing how much I've had over the past 24 hours. I had my GD test a week ago today and have heard nada, so I'm assuming I passed.

I laid awake for a few hours last night thinking about picking a guardian. There's no ideal choice.

On the positive side: I talked to my BFF yesterday (finally) - she's in the middle of first tri exhaustion/nausea. She brought up a baby shower (YAY!), but wants to schedule it in mid-June. That's way too close for comfort for me. So now I need to come up with a polite way to ask to bump it up. She knows my mom/MIL won't be attending so there goes that excuse.

Also, our glider has arrived! We pick it up Saturday.

[pinotgrig]

My ankles and feet are starting to swell again.

My first shower is this weekend! My family is coming into to town for the day and I'm really excited to see them.

My furniture (that we ordered on 2/1) was delayed another week - ugh. The crib should be here next weekend and the dresser the week after that. Our glider (which I only ordered a week ago), will be here on Monday.

We start our childbirth classes this weekend - I've really been looking forward to them.

[D2M]

bananapancakes, hope this is it for you.

bowies, yay for shower chatter!  If it makes you feel better, my shower will be when I'm 36 weeks.  Please don't arrive early, baby D2M!

My random is that I've abandoned regular bras.  I am small busted (A/B) but everything exploded after pregnancy.  My D-cup bras give me major red welts these days, so when I spotted these seamless sports bras at a local department store, I snatched them up.  They have a little lace and a little shape to them -- and no fat rolls poke out from the strap.  They are so comfy.  I AM NEVER GOING BACK.

[blushing]

I am sitting here eating strawberries that I am dipping in a balsamic vinegar/soy sauce mix. There might be some black pepper too. I am in heaven. It is the best thing I have eaten in 16 weeks.

[hokiegirl82]

I'm 30 weeks today! This feels like a huge milestone and also a "holy crap, only 10 more weeks to go!" moment.

I'm actually feeling pretty good today considering I didn't sleep too much due to H's snoring last night. I have good days and bad days at this point, so I'm really trying to enjoy the good days.

[robyn]

Apr 3, 2014 8:56:37 GMT -5 @myblue said:

I'm still whiney about having several hours of contractions and not sleeping last night. My other whine is that I CONSTANTLY have my heart pounding in my right ear. It doesn't stop and actually impairs my hearing. I've mentioned it to the dr but nobody seems to be concerned. It seems that my right ear is stuffed up. grrrr.

I have the exact same ear problem! I seriously thought I was going crazy, and my dr kind of just brushed it off. I had a cold a couple of weeks ago, and I've had the ear thing ever since. It was all the time, now it's mostly in the evening and when I'm in bed. I totally feel your pain there!

[mrssandro]

I am irrationally upset with my DH right now. I have been super nervous about my OBGYN appointments because of the missed m/c I have had in the past. I go weekly. DH doesn't seem to want to go come with me which I understand may not be that important to him. But then he gets a headache and says he can't be at work right since he needs make the headache go away from before his test tonight. I never have the luxury to take off for a freaking headache. Even if I did I wouldn't because that is lame.

Partially I am angry because any time I ask him to be there for me..like say the NT scan he makes it into a big deal and that I have to go with his schedule which is crazy as it is. But he can go home for a headache in the middle of the morning and this is just fine.

I need to let this go dammit. I need good karma today.

[rugbywife]

Apr 3, 2014 8:32:13 GMT -5 bananapancakes said:

I liked the part about you feeling better not about the FB thing. How rude! I have my settings so that anything that I'm tagged in has to be approved by me first before it show up. You might want to try that.

My random is that I lost my mucous plug this morning. I know that doesn't mean labour is imminent but at least things are moving in the right direction. I was only 1-2cm and 50% effaced yesterday but I had a stretch and sweep and acupuncture so I'm hoping we'll get to meet this baby sooner rather than later.

OMG!

[loira]

Alwaysabridesmaidf, I'm glad you're feeling less pukey. I know the day I turned the corner I felt like I could finally begin to enjoy life again. Seriously, though, what is with people on FB? My H's aunt sort of outed us (although at 18 weeks it was hardly a secret anymore) by commenting 'I hear from my brother (H's dad) you're pregnant, congrats!' on a totally unrelated link I shared. She's really sweet, and I just don't think she 'gets' FB so I wasn't upset, but it was still weird.

My random is that I took a mental health day today and went with my friend to Mothercare to check out stuff to keep baby alive etc. I was pretty disappointed that they didn't have a full selection of prams to actually look at (as opposed to order online) because I'd like to see how they handle and fold before I buy one.

[blushing]

Apr 3, 2014 11:52:23 GMT -5 loira said:

My random is that I took a mental health day today and went with my friend to Mothercare to check out stuff to keep baby alive etc. I was pretty disappointed that they didn't have a full selection of prams to actually look at (as opposed to order online) because I'd like to see how they handle and fold before I buy one.

Which one are you thinking of? Mama's and Papa's also usually carry a selection and Kiddicare usually have quite a few and John Lewis. I quite like the independant stores though.

[loira]

blushing, there were a couple I wanted to try - I think one of them was a Britax? I like the look of anything smaller and light weight, since we will only have a 1 bed flat and I don't really want some giant pram taking up tons of space. It seemed like they only had on display a small portion of what their site shows - and most of the display was made up of the ridiculously expensive prams (Bugaboo etc.) I'll try and check out John Lewis and Mamas and Papas, too. I don't really know of any independent shops since am new to buying things for tiny people. Mostly I just want to see how the prams handle, then look for a used model on Ebay.

[blushing]

loira - we are looking at the Babystyle Oyster. The carrycot can be used overnight a change of mattress and it fold's really compact. Which Britax were you looking at? We also considered the Britax Affinity.

Edit: - I had meant to say that you should check out Gumtree too. We are also planning on buying used and I keep checking out Gumtree (Its the UK version on Craigslist).

[D2M]

@charky, good luck tomorrow! As for the bras, I just checked the label and it has no marking on it except for size and that it's made in China. The store where I bought them doesn't have a good online presence. I had no luck finding anything similar on the Macy's site. The image came from Urban Outfitters when I googled "seamless lace sports bra." I'm going back to buy another bra and I'll see if there's better labeling in store and will keep you posted.

[Deleted]

Apr 3, 2014 11:31:18 GMT -5 robyn said:

Apr 3, 2014 8:56:37 GMT -5 @myblue said:

I'm still whiney about having several hours of contractions and not sleeping last night. My other whine is that I CONSTANTLY have my heart pounding in my right ear. It doesn't stop and actually impairs my hearing. I've mentioned it to the dr but nobody seems to be concerned. It seems that my right ear is stuffed up. grrrr.

I have the exact same ear problem! I seriously thought I was going crazy, and my dr kind of just brushed it off. I had a cold a couple of weeks ago, and I've had the ear thing ever since. It was all the time, now it's mostly in the evening and when I'm in bed. I totally feel your pain there!

It makes me feel better that someone else has it! I've never heard of anyone else with this problem and I haven't even had a cold! A bit of sinus drainage, so I guess that is it. I really hope it goes away once baby arrives because it is insanely annoying!

[picksthemusic]

Apr 3, 2014 9:54:19 GMT -5 D2M said:

bananapancakes, hope this is it for you.

bowies, yay for shower chatter!  If it makes you feel better, my shower will be when I'm 36 weeks.  Please don't arrive early, baby D2M!

My random is that I've abandoned regular bras.  I am small busted (A/B) but everything exploded after pregnancy.  My D-cup bras give me major red welts these days, so when I spotted these seamless sports bras at a local department store, I snatched them up.  They have a little lace and a little shape to them -- and no fat rolls poke out from the strap.  They are so comfy.  I AM NEVER GOING BACK.

I'm interested. Where did you get them/what brand/how much?

[picksthemusic]

Apr 3, 2014 10:03:39 GMT -5 blushing said:

I am sitting here eating strawberries that I am dipping in a balsamic vinegar/soy sauce mix. There might be some black pepper too. I am in heaven. It is the best thing I have eaten in 16 weeks.

That sounds amazing!! Minus the pepper. But I think I might have to try that. I've been craving salty/vinegary things.

[shekels1222]

Just got my second beta results back 57,000! Apparently I'm half pregnancy hormone at this point.

Im also feeling uber guilty today bc I can't muster the energy to do anything. Nothing. Luckily DS is napping now. Maybe I'll feel up to taking him to the park later. Or laying on the couch while he plays with his matchbox cars on my back. That sounds better.

[Deleted]

Apr 3, 2014 10:03:39 GMT -5 blushing said:

I am sitting here eating strawberries that I am dipping in a balsamic vinegar/soy sauce mix. There might be some black pepper too. I am in heaven. It is the best thing I have eaten in 16 weeks.

That sounds really interesting! I think i must try it the next time I pick up strawberries from the market!

[anaps28]

I just went through all my maternity clothes and I'm so annoyed. Everything is sweaters and heavy clothes. Its been in the 80's here this week and I'm only 12 weeks. This is going to be a very long summer.

[D2M]

picksthemusic, I got them at a regional discount department store. They were like $6, no joke. I told charky that I checked the label on the one I'm wearing today and it just says the size and that it's made in China. I'm planning to go back to get another couple and I'll report back if they're better labeled in store. It's basically along these lines.

ETA: That JCPenney link is giving me problems.  The bras I got are almost identical to this at Gap Body.  

[pennylane]

I have been puking all day everyday since Sunday, so I gave up dealing with it and went to the doc this morning. They just prescribed the B6/Unisom combo, so hopefully that will take care of it. I'm sick of only keeping maybe one meal a day down- I'm too hungry for that nonsense.

[anakenzie]

I have been up since 3 am and had some fairly heavy spotting, though based on the color, I figured it was "old" blood. Being the worrier I am, I did call the Dr. and they were able to fit me in today for a quick check. Luckily everything is fine! I got to see the little one waving at the Ultrasound wand. I'm tired and it's a semi light week at work so now I'm at home, on the couch, in PJs and linked into my work computer to just work from home this afternoon.

[mannah]

Today at work I was walking in the hallway with one of my patients and this other nurse comes by in the opposite direction as goes "Oh my god, Mannah!!" all alarmed and excited and I had no idea what she was talking about so I was all "What?? What's going on?" and she like "You're belly is so big!!". Lol, kind of. Kind of not funny at all. Who says that like that?