Post by hokiegirl82 on May 6, 2014 11:37:39 GMT -5
A lady I work with walked up behind me today and said "Oh, it's you, I didn't recognize you from behind because you've gotten so much bigger." Gee thanks for calling me fat lady (go screw yourself).
I've also come to the realization that my normal response now to most emotions is to cry - whether I'm sad, upset, frustrated, angry, relieved. This morning I wanted to hulk-smash my desk at work after getting off yet another ridiculously frustrating phone call with one of my dog's vets - I've been dealing with the same problem trying to get her medication for 3 weeks now, and I'm just freaking exhausted from dealing with it. Of course my reaction was to break down crying while calling my H to let him know the latest in our medication saga. This up and down rollercoaster of hormonal emotions is getting ridiculous.
Someone I work with who I saw Friday and again yesterday said "you got bigger over the weekend!" ^o) yeah pretty sure I didn't get noticeably bigger in two days. I did have a dark shirt on Friday and a light one yesterday so that might be why. IDK what people expect - I'm 5'2" with a short torso, there's nowhere for the baby to go! My mom did say she can't tell from the back that I'm pregnant at all. I think she's being nice but I'll take it.
I keep getting asked if we have a name yet and we 99% do but I don't want to tell until the baby is born and I feel weird telling them we haven't decided. Why is it so important for everyone to know?
Also, everything tastes weird the last few days. I love Coke Zero but it doesn't taste right. I told that to SO yesterday and he was like "me too!" Maybe because it's warmer weather? Chocolate isn't good at all and I can't chew gum for more than 5 minutes. It's like I have a weird taste in my mouth. I've been drinking tons of water trying to get rid of it. Brushing my teeth doesn't help. Weird.
That woman was just plain outright rude hokiegirl82.
I am debating contacting my midwife tomorrow. I need to get a maternity leave form from her, but that could wait a few weeks. The problem is that I am suffering with daily dizzy spells and feeling faint. I never had that in my first pregnancy. I am also struggling to eat, I just don't get hungry and I am forcing myself to eat so when I do eat it is high calorie stuff, i.e. avo. I have tried just living on snacks, but that is not working for me. I know baby is growing fine because we had our big scan on Friday and I am still taking my prenatal vitamin, but I feel so yuck all the time. I just don't know if she can do anything about it so I am not sure if it is worth contacting her?
Oh, and I said good bye to my underwire bra's and ankles today. My underwires are starting to hurt. And my ankles were swollen this morning when I woke up... and my DH laughed at me... meanie.
kermit, we have both a boy and a girl name picked out and so many people ask us what they are. I straight-up tell them we aren't sharing before birth. I am not shy about this. I'm a little superstitious, so I tell them that if I'm pressed.
blushing, I gave up on underwire months ago. I rock glorified training bras every day now.
I'm a crier with every emotion too hokiegirl82, and that's before getting pregnant. I'm just a sensitive soul.
And I'm also super-annoyed with the name thing kermit. It's not exactly a secret that we're expected to follow tradition in naming our first-born boy, but the "Oooo I know what the baaaaby's name isssss" shit is making me stabby. And, uh, actually we'll be calling him by a nickname that no one else knows so you can just go sit your smug ass down. I have no doubt in my mind that MIL will not like the NN and will not be shy in telling us that.
I caught my H this morning sitting at my vanity plucking his eyebrows.
Post by hokiegirl82 on May 6, 2014 13:43:18 GMT -5
I get annoyed when people ask me the baby's name and I politely say that we are keeping it under wraps until after he is born (just my parents know) and the people get annoyed that I won't tell them (especially people who I'm not close with). Can't I just have one thing we keep to ourselves about him until he is born? I don't need everyone's opinion on his name.
I get annoyed when people ask me the baby's name and I politely say that we are keeping it under wraps until after he is born (just my parents know) and the people get annoyed that I won't tell them (especially people who I'm not close with). Can't I just have one thing we keep to ourselves about him until he is born? I don't need everyone's opinion on his name.
Ugh it's so annoying isn't it? We just tell people that we don't know, haven't decided, have a long list, and are waiting to meet him to decide.
A never been pregnant friend of mine said this weekend, oh your skin is breaking out. Ummm duh...it's called pregnancy hormones, but thank you for alerting me to what is going on with my own freaking skin. And to make it worse, my skin has gotten better over the past few weeks. I would hate to know what she would've said if she saw me then.
This biznatch laughs at me when she sees me in the hall. Its totally a "you are cute" type laugh, but its still annoying as hell. Maybe I'll start looking at her and laughing when I pass her in the hall. I totally looked her up on LinkedIn after that to see when she's retiring, lol.
I keep getting asked if we have a name yet and we 99% do but I don't want to tell until the baby is born and I feel weird telling them we haven't decided. Why is it so important for everyone to know?
Everyone keeps asking me and I said yes, but they are a secret. No one has pressed for a response.
I went to the zoo today with a mentoring program I'm part of. It was fun but holy hell, walking around in warm weather for 3 hours made my feet hurt. I feel like I'm already losing my breath fast and I could use a nap. Pry didn't help either that I barely had any water today so I'm chugging it down now.
Also I had a dream last night that I had an ultrasound and it was a different Dr that did it. She didn't let me see the screen and then the picture she printed for me was blurry. I left the office crying!! I'm so anxious for my u/s Thursday that the crazy dreams are starting.
Post by narockshard on May 6, 2014 14:58:39 GMT -5
I wish we did more positive posts about pregnancy around here Or that there was a safe zone for posting about the good things about it; I feel like if I post how much I enjoy it I'll get flamed!
(This is not to belittle anyone's complaints, I just personally enjoy it and wish I could talk about it more with others that enjoy it too).
Post by bluelikejazz on May 6, 2014 15:02:13 GMT -5
@charky - JEALOUS!
No one has asked about names, but I'm fairly certain we will keep them a secret, and I won't be shy about saying that people tend to give their opinions about names before the baby is born, but once it's born, people are less likely to tell me why it's a bad name.
My MIL called me last night to ask if she could consignment shop for maternity clothes for me. Yes Please! Every piece of clothing that she's bought me (that fits) I wear all the time. She may be a little crazy, but she has a good sense of knowing my style. She's way better at picking out clothes for me than my mom.
I brought in monster cookies from my favorite cookie place for my class today and there are 3 leftover. It's taking every ounce of self control I have not to eat them all.
I wish we did more positive posts about pregnancy around here Or that there was a safe zone for posting about the good things about it; I feel like if I post how much I enjoy it I'll get flamed!
(This is not to belittle anyone's complaints, I just personally enjoy it and wish I could talk about it more with others that enjoy it too).
I know exactly what you mean, and I honestly feel like people are more inclined to speak about the negative versus the positive of anything for fear of someone thinking they are gloating etc.
I like to focus on the positive of everything and thus far my pregnancy has been great. Yes, I have some restrictions, but overall I know it could be a lot worse and I'm thankful to feel pretty darn good most of the time.
Maybe we can start having a weekly thread about what we are thankful for in our pregnancy.
Oh my God, the gas! Someone tell me this gets better. I have gassed myself out of 3 rooms today. I carry febreze with me everywhere, even work! I have an old small body splash bottle that I filled with febreeze that I use when I accidentally crop dust in my patient's rooms. Someone tell me this gets better! My poor H is so sweet and understanding, but its sooooooo gross.
I wish we did more positive posts about pregnancy around here Or that there was a safe zone for posting about the good things about it; I feel like if I post how much I enjoy it I'll get flamed!
(This is not to belittle anyone's complaints, I just personally enjoy it and wish I could talk about it more with others that enjoy it too).
I know exactly what you mean, and I honestly feel like people are more inclined to speak about the negative versus the positive of anything for fear of someone thinking they are gloating etc.
I like to focus on the positive of everything and thus far my pregnancy has been great. Yes, I have some restrictions, but overall I know it could be a lot worse and I'm thankful to feel pretty darn good most of the time.
Maybe we can start having a weekly thread about what we are thankful for in our pregnancy.
Yes yes, this is what I think it is! You put it so eloquently. And I love the idea of a weekly thread or whatever of the positives of pregnancy. I don't have a fantastic attitude all the time, but I try, and pregnancy is one thing I'm really happy that I am able to focus on the good about.
I know exactly what you mean, and I honestly feel like people are more inclined to speak about the negative versus the positive of anything for fear of someone thinking they are gloating etc.
I like to focus on the positive of everything and thus far my pregnancy has been great. Yes, I have some restrictions, but overall I know it could be a lot worse and I'm thankful to feel pretty darn good most of the time.
Maybe we can start having a weekly thread about what we are thankful for in our pregnancy.
Yes yes, this is what I think it is! You put it so eloquently. And I love the idea of a weekly thread or whatever of the positives of pregnancy. I don't have a fantastic attitude all the time, but I try, and pregnancy is one thing I'm really happy that I am able to focus on the good about.
Great idea!!!
Other than migraines I don't have anything to complain about. I complain about little stuff when I shouldn't.
Post by gretchenindisguise on May 6, 2014 15:57:49 GMT -5
Rumors are starting to circulate among co-workers that I haven't told I'm pregnant. One asked another co-worker who does know if I'm pregnant. She told her to ask me, she doesn't share personal information. I'm not hiding it, am clearly wearing maternity shirts. It makes me laugh. I'm wondering how long it'll take until she comes and asks and/or asks someone else who will tell her.
Post by chedominique on May 6, 2014 16:03:44 GMT -5
I just told my co-workers I'm pregnant. I told they were getting a young new employee in October. When they couldn't figure it out, I showed them the u/s. I got a lot of excitement, hugs and "I knew something was up!" Also, they were shocked one of my bosses kept the secret for 3 weeks.
I feel so much better that it's out! :-)
Also, we aren't telling people our names either. My mom told her cousin my name and she ended up giving my name to her daughter who was born a couple months before me. She ended up using my first name and middle name (but she changed the first initial of her middle name.) Hot mess.
@charky, jealous!! I am not a huge beachy person but I am craving a relaxing beach getaway so badly. I think H and I (plus babe) may go somewhere low-key later this year. You are rocking that Seraphine dress.
narockshard, you won't get flamed for saying you feel good. I'd personally be annoyed at someone who chimed in on a vents thread and said something like, "Surely you jest! Pregnancy is amazing!" There's a big difference between that and posting something separate about how good you feel (I can totally relate -- well, I could until really recently, anyway). Also, to echo PPs, people are more likely to voice vents here because we're all in the same boat. You can't turn to your male colleague and complain to him about swamp crotch.
I accidentally registry stalked just now (to see if anything was discontinued) and someone bought something! Our very first purchase! It's kind of a head-scratcher though so I'm wondering if this is a BUY ALL THE CLOTHES type gifter. No complaints on that, LOL.
The baby has been moving a good bit, and I had a dream last night that I could see the imprint of two little hands trying to escape from my stomach. It was really unsettling! I also wonder if he may have flipped, because I'm feeling a lot more kicks lower down than ever before, and I know he used to be head down.
Oh my God, the gas! Someone tell me this gets better. I have gassed myself out of 3 rooms today. I carry febreze with me everywhere, even work! I have an old small body splash bottle that I filled with febreeze that I use when I accidentally crop dust in my patient's rooms. Someone tell me this gets better! My poor H is so sweet and understanding, but its sooooooo gross.