I'm not designed to be team green. I need to know things NOW.
samesies. My boss's wife is due in March with their first and it's driving me nuts that they are team green and that baby is really nothing to me.
I JUST LIKE TO KNOW THINGS.
Also I've been wondering the same thing with the old wives tales about boys vs. girls. My cravings are identical to the last one, but I'm having skin issues I didn't have last time. The internet is giving me conflicting answers on WHAT THIS ALL MEANS.
Team Green was awesome. I'm glad we did it. This time, though, I didn't need any extra surprises. Finding myself pregnant after almost 3 years off birth control was unexpected enough.
So, so far this pregnancy feels identical to the last. Does that mean I'm having another girl? Or is that just old wives tale nonsense?
My pregnancies felt very different and I had one boy and one girl. So you are probably having another girl. That's just science.
I won't pretend to be a scientist - or understand their ways, so I think you, heyjude, are just having Climate Change and it's probably not even a pregnancy.
I have a blanket I started for my sister's first which I never finished because I miscalculated how much I needed of each color and ended up with an extra yellow and not enough green. I FINALLY bought the missing green at my LYS. So now I can finish this blanket.
But my niece is turning 4. And it's definitely baby blanket sized...not something that works on a big girl bed. (yes, it took me 3+ years to buy a single ball of yarn. I got distracted.)
My sister also had a fairly fresh baby. And my boss's wife is due with her first in March.
So my options as I see them are: 1. Fuck it, niece gets a tiny blanket for her 4th birthday and I admit that I'm a failure. 2. I give it to my sister for New Baby and pretend that was the plan all along. Sister knows better, but it's not like my niece will know and be mad. 3. Gift it to my boss and pretend I'm just that good. 4. Keep it for my damn self. Doesn't match the theme or color scheme I had in mind for Sizzli though.
Yes, and they put me on it. But they said most people don't call ahead to cancel. They just no-show. FUCK YOU NO-SHOWS. Our cardiologist was doing his best too. Said that whenever they get us in, he will just call immediately after the MRI to give us a quick yea or nay on surgery rather than making us wait for an actual whole other appointment with him to talk about it. So that sort of helps. It saves us two weeks. But are still seven weeks later in the process than we thought we'd be.
And seriously, the stress of not knowing whether she's going to need another surgery this summer is suffocating. I had myself all pumped up and braced and ready for news this week. Nope. You get to wait for another two months to find out. Fuck.
This would really stress me out. I'm sorry. I would make first name friends with the schedulers so maybe they can help you out.
I have a blanket I started for my sister's first which I never finished because I miscalculated how much I needed of each color and ended up with an extra yellow and not enough green. I FINALLY bought the missing green at my LYS. So now I can finish this blanket.
But my niece is turning 4. And it's definitely baby blanket sized...not something that works on a big girl bed. (yes, it took me 3+ years to buy a single ball of yarn. I got distracted.)
My sister also had a fairly fresh baby. And my boss's wife is due with her first in March.
So my options as I see them are: 1. Fuck it, niece gets a tiny blanket for her 4th birthday and I admit that I'm a failure. 2. I give it to my sister for New Baby and pretend that was the plan all along. Sister knows better, but it's not like my niece will know and be mad. 3. Gift it to my boss and pretend I'm just that good. 4. Keep it for my damn self. Doesn't match the theme or color scheme I had in mind for Sizzli though.
Yes, and they put me on it. But they said most people don't call ahead to cancel. They just no-show. FUCK YOU NO-SHOWS. Our cardiologist was doing his best too. Said that whenever they get us in, he will just call immediately after the MRI to give us a quick yea or nay on surgery rather than making us wait for an actual whole other appointment with him to talk about it. So that sort of helps. It saves us two weeks. But are still seven weeks later in the process than we thought we'd be.
And seriously, the stress of not knowing whether she's going to need another surgery this summer is suffocating. I had myself all pumped up and braced and ready for news this week. Nope. You get to wait for another two months to find out. Fuck.
That sucks - do you think a few free Starbucks to the office people might help you get in quicker? I hope you get in and answers quickly!
I have a blanket I started for my sister's first which I never finished because I miscalculated how much I needed of each color and ended up with an extra yellow and not enough green. I FINALLY bought the missing green at my LYS. So now I can finish this blanket.
But my niece is turning 4. And it's definitely baby blanket sized...not something that works on a big girl bed. (yes, it took me 3+ years to buy a single ball of yarn. I got distracted.)
My sister also had a fairly fresh baby. And my boss's wife is due with her first in March.
So my options as I see them are: 1. Fuck it, niece gets a tiny blanket for her 4th birthday and I admit that I'm a failure. 2. I give it to my sister for New Baby and pretend that was the plan all along. Sister knows better, but it's not like my niece will know and be mad. 3. Gift it to my boss and pretend I'm just that good. 4. Keep it for my damn self. Doesn't match the theme or color scheme I had in mind for Sizzli though.
However it's not even CLOSE to 69" in diameter. It's probably closer to 40". Maybe less. I've got 3 rounds left.
Do you have enough extras for 4 yo nice to have a hat that matches? Then I would give it to new baby and give niece a hat.
If not (or you don't think you'll make the hat in the next four years) I would give it to boss and let him bask in my awesomeness.
I definitely have enough leftover to make a hat. Or two even. Which would be necessary because my sister has 3 kids... (which I feel makes this even worse - not only did I never finish #1's blanket - I never even STARTED a blanket for #2 or #3. Aunt fail.)
I could finish the blanket, start a hat and see how it goes. If boss pops out his kid and the hat is still languishing unfinished - I give it to him and pretend I'm amazing and then hope my sister never asks whatever happened to that blanket I told her I was making.
DS is 2.5 and is really hitting the terrible twos.
I'm thinking about quitting real estate to become a SAHM. I have so many thoughts, good and bad about it. If I can make them coherent I will post more about it. I like working, but I feel like I can't be a good realtor AND a good mom right now. I don't know. Any other SAHMs out there want to chime in?
2.5 sucks big time. I can definitely commiserate with you, it's a hard time, but gets easier.
So I decided to stay home when it just didn't make financial sense for me to work. After daycare I wasn't bringing in enough to make it feel "worth it" to me. The first few months were hard because I just couldn't find my place and get in my groove. Once I started hanging out with a mom's group it became fun. So we schedule activities for most days in the mornings, then after nap he plays while I get household stuff done. It definitely takes some time getting used to, esp if you really enjoy working, but you'll find your balance. I also took on a hobby that occupied a lot of my time and helped me feel busy.
I also took on almost all household duties as "my job". DH does help around the house, but I feel better knowing that I'm contributing in some way, and making family time fun time instead of cleaning/chore time is important to me. DH has an incredibly stressful job so he really appreciates coming home and not having to worry about making dinner or cleaning up.
Do people not get the Harmony test as a routine screening (it tells you the sex, among other things)? It wasn't around when I was preg with LilShirley, but I assume I'll get it with the next pregnancy since I'll be pushing AMA.
So, so far this pregnancy feels identical to the last. Does that mean I'm having another girl? Or is that just old wives tale nonsense?
My pregnancies with dd1, dd2 and ds2 were identical. My pregnancy with dd3 was very similar to the other three after 15 weeks. I had more nausea, gastro issues and headaches during the first trimester with her. My pregnancy with ds1 was the roughest. Nausea lasted until 22ish weeks, but the strong food aversion continued. I felt pretty "blah" throughout most of the pregnancy. I also had horrible anxiety, but I credit these feelings to my body telling me something was amiss.
Do people not get the Harmony test as a routine screening (it tells you the sex, among other things)? It wasn't around when I was preg with LilShirley, but I assume I'll get it with the next pregnancy since I'll be pushing AMA.
uhhhh, no? I'm googling this now.
If you're 35+ or higher-risk I think people do. They asked if I wanted it, but I don't fit any risk categories so I opted out.
I have a problem. I figured I'd look for a hat pattern using the yarn I've got for this blanket (it's berroco weekend - machine washable acrylic cotton blend that feels much more expensive than it is).
Do people not get the Harmony test as a routine screening (it tells you the sex, among other things)? It wasn't around when I was preg with LilShirley, but I assume I'll get it with the next pregnancy since I'll be pushing AMA.
uhhhh, no? I'm googling this now.
Also called the Panorama. Should've been offered with the blood work at your NT scan. Was yours last week, or is it this week?
Also called the Panorama. Should've been offered with the blood work at your NT scan. Was yours last week, or is it this week?
last week. They just did the thing where they take little drops of blood and put them on the little circles on the paper thingy. Same as last time, and nobody told me the sex based on that...
at least not that I remember.
They just told me "nope, no increased risk for stuff. carry on!"
Also called the Panorama. Should've been offered with the blood work at your NT scan. Was yours last week, or is it this week?
last week. They just did the thing where they take little drops of blood and put them on the little circles on the paper thingy. Same as last time, and nobody told me the sex based on that...
at least not that I remember.
They just told me "nope, no increased risk for stuff. carry on!"
Still waiting on that call for this one.
I had to give 6 vials of blood. I almost passed out! Maddening that they didn't even talk to you about it, even if it's only standard for AMA.
Post by thejackpot on Jan 27, 2015 15:42:07 GMT -5
I got Materni 21 or Harmony last time and I just took it with this pregnancy. I am AMA so it was a non-issue insurance wise. I will know the sex etc this week ( I am 14 weeks). heyjude- all mine feel the same and so far I have one of each.
I have a problem. I figured I'd look for a hat pattern using the yarn I've got for this blanket (it's berroco weekend - machine washable acrylic cotton blend that feels much more expensive than it is).
last week. They just did the thing where they take little drops of blood and put them on the little circles on the paper thingy. Same as last time, and nobody told me the sex based on that...
at least not that I remember.
They just told me "nope, no increased risk for stuff. carry on!"
Still waiting on that call for this one.
You're also not AMA, right? Then this makes sense.
But shouldn't your doctor or nurse still give you the option or suggest this other OOP test that you "would have if you had increased risks in your family or were AMA." I think I'm projecting b/c I felt like the OB/gyn offices treat pregnant women like heifers during calving sometimes - I mean it's special for each patient, but I'm guessing they've seen it all at the OB/gyns so it's just boring old work there.
DS is 2.5 and is really hitting the terrible twos.
I'm thinking about quitting real estate to become a SAHM. I have so many thoughts, good and bad about it. If I can make them coherent I will post more about it. I like working, but I feel like I can't be a good realtor AND a good mom right now. I don't know. Any other SAHMs out there want to chime in?
I was a SAHM for 16 months after the birth of my second child. I didn't love it like I thought I would, but it was almost more cost-effective than having 2 children in daycare full time.
That's definitely a factor in the decision. I do make enough money usually (commission) that it would be worth it financially to work, but the lack of flexible time and evenings and weekends with the kids is a drawback to working.
Also, my husband can do evening appts occasionally if I'm not working which is a huge perk for him.
I've been a SAHM mostly since #2 came 7 months ago, and I'm enjoying it more than I expected. We will see how this goes!