8/22 Friday thread

[linz]

The other Friday randoms is an old one so figured I'd start new.  Any weekend plans?

[linz]

I met with our pediatrician this morning. Loved him! He was recommended from a fb multiples swap page so I figured I would use him anyway. He said once the babies are born he will come visit each day we're in the hospital. I turned into an emotional pregnant girl and teared up.

This sunday is my first shower. I'm excited, but it's a 2 hour drive each way which still irritates me. Luckily I'm riding with my mom so she can drive while I recline my seat

[hbear]

Lol, I was just reading that one and was getting ready to respond when I saw the date.

My daughter's big girl furniture arrived yesterday, so I moved all her old nursery furniture into the new nursery. The walls are painted, but I still have to hang curtains and arrange the furniture, then it's on to wall decor. I feel like it's coming together! I've been holding off on buying decor for the walls until I see how it's coming together and the final furniture placement. I hope to get that done soon.

[blushing]

I weighed myself today and at 36 weeks I am still 2lbs down on my pre pregnancy. I am quite pleased with myself about that.

[ringstrue]

I have too much to do this weekend, but if I really do get it all done I'm pretty much set save for cleaning and prepping DD for kindergarten in 2 weeks. Its gonna be hot next week so I really need to be able to relax then!

[krystee]

Just had our weekly ultrasound at the RE and heartbeat is 156 and baby is right on track. I am so excited. My mom's friend slipped and said something on FB (she deleted it in five minutes), so we have decided to post on FB this weekend. It will be 8w and we have seen the HB twice. Is that dumb? I don't have all that many FB friends and most know anyway. I also had to tell work because of an international trip I had to cancel, so they already know.

[ewall]

Texting with my H before I get on the plane and I'm in tears because I'm so happy to be going home. I've missed him.

Stupid hormones.

[tacocat]

I'm trying to talk H into buying the dresser that goes with the crib we picked out. We bought an old dresser at a yard sale a while ago with the intention of using for a baby's room one day. The styles just don't go together, and even though it's a stupid thing to get hung up on, it will bug me if I don't get the new dresser.

[linz]

A coworker said when I announced that they would throw me a work shower. She hasn't said much else since then. 2 weeks ago I saw on her computer where she was typing "surprise shower for linz". I was kind of bummed - I know this is a petty vent but I'd rather it not be a "surprise". What if I look like total crud that day? Well last week our supervisor sent an email for a Dept meeting and lunch. We usually don't have these often so I thought it was weird to have a random one. I'm pretty sure this is for my shower though, so I'm going to make sure I look cute that day  I'm super excited they are throwing me one regardless and can't wait to see what they do. We don't have a very large department but I'll appreciate anything.

[blushing]

Another random, a woman on my baby centre birth month group had her baby last night. Her labour lasted 10-20 minutes, she isn't exactly sure. She is a bit shocked, especially as it was a breech baby and he came out feet first.

[ewall]

Aug 22, 2014 11:27:02 GMT -5 blushing said:

Another random, a woman on my baby centre birth month group had her baby last night. Her labour lasted 10-20 minutes, she isn't exactly sure. She is a bit shocked, especially as it was a breech baby and he came out feet first.

Yikes! I'm all for a short labor, but I'd like a little longer than that!

[ewall]

tacocat which crib have you picked out? I'm nosy

We went with Delta Bennington in white from BRU.

[tacocat]

ewall It's the Baby Cache Montana in white from BRU. It's a little more than what I had planned to spend, but it seems really sturdy, and H actually liked it, which I didn't think he'll really care.

Here's a picture:

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[ringstrue]

I know this will sound bratty but I don't think my dept is doing anything for me before I give birth. Yeah this is my second but you'd think with 50+ people in a department they'd do SOMEthing. I think what they'll do in the end is mail me a card with $$ in it after I give birth. That will be very nice ofcourse but dang it lets order a lunch out or have cake or something!

A guy's wife here gave birth like a year ago and there are 2 other guy's wives giving birth this fall, so I can see them not wanting to look "unfair". Still, I feel like, well - it isn't supposed to be fair, cuz those dudes don't have to waddle into this place for months and get commented on by 75% of the people in this building. Surely I've earned a bit more of a treat?

[rachelgreen]

We bought a glider off of a fb mommy swap (KaraOrNot - originally from Lullabye Shop!) and it was a steal of a deal. It's not exactly what I "planned" in my head but I really am not interested in breaking the bank. I thought I was but...nope. It's really comfy and the cats already like it, hahaha.

linz - for whenever my work shower is, I don't even care if I have my hair done. Hell, I don't even wear makeup most days to work. Nobody will be judging how you look, I promise.

tacocat - very pretty!

[linz]

Aug 22, 2014 11:19:41 GMT -5 krystee said:

Just had our weekly ultrasound at the RE and heartbeat is 156 and baby is right on track. I am so excited. My mom's friend slipped and said something on FB (she deleted it in five minutes), so we have decided to post on FB this weekend. It will be 8w and we have seen the HB twice. Is that dumb? I don't have all that many FB friends and most know anyway. I also had to tell work because of an international trip I had to cancel, so they already know.

It's all up to you. Some people are more nervous in case they end up having a loss. We didn't tell anyone until 11 weeks and that was just family and a few friends. Work and FB were after our NT scan at 12.5 weeks. My supervisor did know right away since I had so many appts.

[nessness]

MIL is coming to visit us on Monday. This is the first time she's ever visited, and I'm feeling anxious about it. I always feel like she's judging me, although I don't know how much of that is real vs in my head.

Also, we have 3 (young and admittedly rambunctious) dogs, and DH mentioned the other day that she doesn't like dogs and thinks they should only live outside. I told him too bad, it's our house and she can deal, but now I'm feeling anxious about that too.

[estrellita]

I'm going shopping this weekend I think for maternity pants. Target had a terrible and I don't recall seeing a maternity section at our Old Navy or Gap. There are some outlet stores not too far away and they have a Motherhood. Not sure if the regular store outlets have maternity but doesn't hurt to check! I did get a belly band yesterday and only tried it for a few minutes, but so far I like it! Need to try it for a full day though!

[Odonata]

I'm taking a break from running around trying to do some last minute house things before I head up to Lake George for the weekend. It'll be the only time this summer I am able to get away and the last "vacation" before the baby. I wish I could have stayed up there longer (parents are there at the timeshare) but H wanted to go so we only have the weekend due to his work. I'll take what I can get, but I'm a little annoyed H will also be gone next weekend for 3 days @hershey park to see a concert with my cousin and a friend. I always get the short end of the stick when it comes to vacations.

I've started cooking/freezing foods for after Amelia gets here. I am trying out my pressure canner today for the first time to can some soups I made - fingers crossed I don't blow it up.

[zarapipe]

I'm getting a pedicure. I'm so happy right now, or at least my swollen feet are.

[bluelikejazz]

I'm jealous my parents get to meet my 3 week old niece this weekend. I won't get to meet her for another month

In good news, my yarn that I had to order, since I didn't buy enough the first time, came in the mail yesterday so I can finish the baby blanket I'm making! Horay!

[theatre4life]

Aug 22, 2014 14:26:11 GMT -5 zarapipe said:

I'm getting a pedicure. I'm so happy right now, or at least my swollen feet are.

I am doing this tomorrow, and SO looking forward to it! Enjoy!!

[tacocat]

I think I already won the dresser battle, yes! He's agreed to paint the old dresser a fun color and put it in a different room. Hopefully he still agrees when I go to order it, lol.

[katie80]

I've been having the weirdest feeling in my pelvis for the last day or so- not pain but sort of like a tingle? It seemed lower than where the baby is, so I called my doctor to see if they wanted me to come in. Turns out, no, that's normal. This process is so weird. I mean I like being told that I'm healthy, but it's so strange having all these symptoms come up that would ordinarily be concerning, and being told "Yeah, that happens." Good news is that it's stopped this afternoon and I can feel the baby fluttering away, so it seems like everything is, in fact, fine.

We're having a party tomorrow night, and I kind of have no idea who's coming or what any of them are bringing. This group of friends normally does sort of pot-luck parties which has always worked out very well in the past, but usually the group is bigger. I just got back from the store with a whole bunch of random things, and I'm just trying to not stress about it and hope for the best

[toutsuite]

I finally "came out" about the pregnancy since it was getting hard to hide at this point. I can't believe we managed to keep it hidden until almost 25 weeks. It feels like a weight is off my shoulders. We even went FB official which was a huge step!

Other than that, DH surprised me with a spa package for this weekend. I am stoked! Tomorrow will be a full day of pampering.

Pregnancy related: I got a weight lecture from my doctor earlier this week. Fun times. I was down three pounds from my pre-preg. weight until I hit 21. All the sudden between 21-23 weeks i gained 9 pounds. Holy crap. I think some of that was water retention since I have lost about 4 of those pounds, but I have no idea how that happened. What made it worse is I was trying to be nice when I went to my appointment and brought the doctors and nurses in cupcakes without knowing about the weight gain. After getting weighed I'm sure they thought I had been hitting up that cupcakery a bit too often.

[shekels1222]

One flight down. One to go. Toddler is getting cranky. I have BH and my hips hurt. Prayers for my sanity.

FYI: I highly recommend getting a minute suite if traveling with a toddler while pregnant. It's expensive but like a little haven in the middle of chaos.

[Bonita]

Our dresser/changing table was delivered today, and I am super happy with how it looks!

There is so much to do, and time seems to be going by so quickly! It seems like yesterday I was 10 weeks thinking this was going to take forever, and now I'm coming up on 28 weeks already!

I'm also still trying to figure out what else we should buy, we aren't having a shower but family and friends are buying us things - so far just clothes, but I don't know if I should go ahead and buy everything else (Carrier, Crib Sheets, etc.) or if I should wait a while. I mean I guess some of it we won't need on Day 1, so I could always get it after she's born too...But I like to be prepared, lol