My parents took DD this evening so we could have a date: saw Mockingjay and then out for burgers and beer at a dive bar. So fun!
Also, we tried to do a photo shoot with DD (for Christmas cards) this morning at home and it was a fucking disaster. She wouldn't smile and kept running away from us; 90% of the pictures were just a big blur. Sigh. I don't want to cough up the $$ to pay a professional photographer, but I might just have to do it to get one suitable photo.
Around 30 Mostly family, with a few friends The first year we sent cards was right after we got married, so we used our wedding guest list as a starting point, and since then we've added and removed people each year. Usually it's around $1-1.50 a card Shutterfly is the only site I've used so far
Dinner was delish and the turkey was especially gorgeous since DH has been watching carving videos on YouTube and has mastered his skill. We're now at home and watching football while eating pumpkin pie (had to take it to-go due to DD's bedtime).
My pregnant cousin who is dieting because "she doesn't want the baby to be too big."
Isn't this the basic premise of the GD diet?
My midwives said I shouldn't gain more than 20-25 pounds because it could go to the baby and make them bigger than they would "normally" be and also that it's just weight that you will then have to lose.
That number for me is closer to 35 pounds, but still. I would have definitely had to diet to stay within their guidelines.
Anyway, I guess I'm not seeing the big deal here. Maybe she is BEC to you or maybe she is hardcore dieting. But the general principle does not seem that crazy.
Except she doesn't have GD, just a host of emotional issues including a struggle with eating disorders and exercise addiction. She's tiny to begin with (barely 100lbs) and has blatantly stated that although her doctor told her to gain 40-50 lbs, she's not going to do it. Also, this is an unplanned/unwanted pregnancy that she was forced into keeping by her BF. A very sad situation all around. I hope that the baby is okay - she's due in a few weeks and hardly looks pregnant at all.
They are amazing grandparents. DD is the first, so they are quite smitten. In fact, it's almost a little over the top; their Christmas card last year was just basically nonstop gushing about how much they love her and love being grandparents.
It makes up for the lack of involvement with my ILs.
What do you put gravy on if there aren't mashed potatoes?
And ditto those who recommended PW's mashed potatoes. They are perfect for making ahead of time. justjen, the cream cheese adds a nice richness and creaminess - even if you don't like cc, you won't be able to tell.
DD is 17 months and watches Daniel Tiger 2-3 times a week, but rarely makes it through a full episode. I also use YouTube videos on my phone to distract her when I cut her nails.
Both sets of parents are local, but didn't do much beyond bringing a few meals and visiting. DH and I are very independent and don't like asking for help; also DD was an easy newborn and neither one of us felt overwhelmed. It would have made us uncomfortable to have our parents doing laundry and other chores in our own home.
You are being a little crazy. It would be a different story if you wanted to take pictures of him alone on the end of the dock, but if you're holding him it's perfectly safe.