Third tri "nesting"

[teeah22]

This nesting thing is hard work!  I have to rest like every 20-30 minutes so I'm only getting things done a little at a time, which is super frustrating.  I want to get everything done ASAP and I just physically can't.  I feel like I have so much to do still to get ready and so little time (I scheduled an induction for Thursday).

Anyone else nesting?  How are you handling it physically?

[winemaker]

I am nesting but my hubby helped me today so it made it go faster and he got some up high stuff done that I would not even of even thought of.

[Blue Moon]

Definitely nesting. For me, it's more like nagging my H to do the things I can't in the nursery. Yesterday I washed loads of baby clothes though and organized all her little things in her drawers. I'm debating whether to put together the swing and some other things while I still have some energy, but I feel like it's still way too early.

[statlerwaldorf]

I think I'm missing the nesting instinct. Although I was weirdly obsessed with the lawn this year. I should be getting stuff ready for my c/s tomorrow, but I'm on here instead.

[teeah22]

Jul 13, 2014 14:26:08 GMT -5 statlerwaldorf said:

I think I'm missing the nesting instinct. Although I was weirdly obsessed with the lawn this year. I should be getting stuff ready for my c/s tomorrow, but I'm on here instead.

Good luck tomorrow!  I never really nested with DS1 so this is new to me.  I was prepared and all, but I didn't get this "OMG must have the house immaculate" urge.

[mrspost08]

I'm right with you & all the resting. The things I've cleaned over the past couple months crack me up. I had DH move the fridge so I could clean behind it. All the kitchen cupboards have been cleaned & organized. I got rid of 2 garbage bags of clothes.

Our goal for today is to organize all the tv cords. DH painted the kitchen & bathroom trim yesterday, fixed a rocking chair, and started retiling a bar area in the family room.

[MrsDarcy]

I've done a lot in her room, including dusting everything - the fan, baseboards, doors, blinds - vacuuming every inch, washing all bedding (this was our son's gender neutral nursery), washing and ironing the curtains, and I still have more I want to do.

I still have a lot to do around the house. I'd like to clean and dust our room since she'll be sleeping in there for a while, dust all the fans, put together the bouncer etc, clean the stroller and car seat... Man, I'm tired just looking at that list!

I also need to put together a hospital bag. I think having scheduled a c-section I feel like I won't go into labor, but I obviously still can!

I bought a bag of ripe bananas for $1, and they were banana bread ripe, so instead of throwing them away (two bunches) I decide to just now make three loaves of banana bread. I didn't have butter, so I found three different recipes that didn't contain butter. Thought we could have a taste test. Glad I didn't waste that dollar!!

And, all of that bread was on top of the fact I just spent four hours at church getting ready for VBS tomorrow, that I'm partially leading!!

WHEW!

[FastHands]

Jul 13, 2014 14:26:08 GMT -5 statlerwaldorf said:

I think I'm missing the nesting instinct. Although I was weirdly obsessed with the lawn this year. I should be getting stuff ready for my c/s tomorrow, but I'm on here instead.

Thank God I'm not the only one!! I'm obsessed with getting the furniture painted, but just so we can KINDA put the room together. I habe no urge to clean/do anything. If literally anything in my home is even vaguely clean (with the exception of a dish here and there), it's because my husband did it.

[ringstrue]

Blech I hate nesting instincts! Makes me feel like my house is a disaster and I can never clean enough. Hoping to chip away at the list enough this month to avoid too much to do next month.

[motzie]

My way of nesting is just to buy lots of cleaning products. No actual cleaning (above the usual), just major stocking up on toilet bowl cleaner and Clorox wipes.

[blushing]

I have the energy of the nesting instinct, but can't actually do anything. I tried to do some stuff on Thursday and ended up having contractions on Thursday night and was on pain killers on Friday. I can't stand or walk for more than 10 minutes so I am basically buggered. Today I made some baby laundry piles for DH to put in the washing machine, but I can't actually bend down to put the laundry in the machine or take it out or hang it up.

[aqualuv]

I haven't had too much nesting lately. I definitely wanted everything done in a timely manner and that was accomplished.

Maybe my nesting was texting my house cleaner to be sure she can come the day before my scheduled c section. Lol!

[blushing]

Jul 13, 2014 19:50:33 GMT -5 aqualuv said:

I haven't had too much nesting lately. I definitely wanted everything done in a timely manner and that was accomplished.

Maybe my nesting was texting my house cleaner to be sure she can come the day before my scheduled c section. Lol!

I never nested in my first pregnancy at all.

[SJ]

I never really nested, but my DH and the grandparents did.

[robinsbff]

i'm definitely not in a 'everything must be clean' nesting mode, but a 'check things off the list' mode. i really tackled freezer meals and made them my bitch. we've got over 50 meals in the freezer now ready to go. this week i'm doing a little bit more every day - cookie dough, scones, muffins, etc. but i have yet to clean my bathroom, ha. maybe tomorrow??

[rbp]

My H is nesting on my behalf. LOL

[ngdgtco]

Jul 13, 2014 21:45:02 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

i'm definitely not in a 'everything must be clean' nesting mode, but a 'check things off the list' mode. i really tackled freezer meals and made them my bitch. we've got over 50 meals in the freezer now ready to go. this week i'm doing a little bit more every day - cookie dough, scones, muffins, etc. but i have yet to clean my bathroom, ha. maybe tomorrow??

What did you make? I should do this, but could use some inspiration.

[melsamoony]

H and I are both nesting...it is weird we both keep having the need to do things/clean. Luckily when it is something I want to do H is supportive and often does the work for me. Helps me be more productive.

[teeah22]

Jul 13, 2014 21:45:02 GMT -5 robinsbff said:

i'm definitely not in a 'everything must be clean' nesting mode, but a 'check things off the list' mode. i really tackled freezer meals and made them my bitch. we've got over 50 meals in the freezer now ready to go. this week i'm doing a little bit more every day - cookie dough, scones, muffins, etc. but i have yet to clean my bathroom, ha. maybe tomorrow??

This is amazing and way more useful than a clean bathroom.  I wish I could find the energy to tackle freezer meals.