Friday MMM randoms

[Brie]

I passed my GD test! Yay!

Also, we got our first gift off the registry yesterday and some other stuff has been bought. I'm excited.

[justjen]

As my due date gets closer (about 6 weeks), I get more and more irrationally worried that someone close to me is going to "steal" our name.

At the same time, I feel like I'm getting name cold feet.

I realize these 2 concerns are somewhat contradictory.

[Brie]

Jun 22, 2012 10:11:21 GMT -5 gravytrain225 said:

Brie-when is your shower?

Last weekend in July.

[MamaMaui24]

AW: Not sure if it was on purpose or just a reflex, but yesterday when I came home from work, I reached out to pick up DS and he reached up for me! So sweet.

[zeewifeandmama]

My inlaws ( 5 people) will be here in T-minus 30 hours...I dont think I am even slightly mentally prepared for this

[sewpinkgal]

I got back in my pre-pregnancy skinny jeans yesterday and it pretty much made my whole week. I've been working damn hard to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight and the work is finally paying off. I packed away a bunch of larger stuff last night and it was nice to see them go back in the bins and await baby #2 (a ways from now).

[zeewifeandmama]

Jun 22, 2012 10:50:27 GMT -5 sewpinkgal said:

I got back in my pre-pregnancy skinny jeans yesterday and it pretty much made my whole week. I've been working damn hard to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight and the work is finally paying off. I packed away a bunch of larger stuff last night and it was nice to see them go back in the bins and await baby #2 (a ways from now).

Woot! Woot! Way to go!!!

[crazygame]

My daughter screamed when I left her at daycare today. It was terrible walking down the hall and hearing her yell for me. I called about an hour later and she was fine, but I still feel shaken.

I know the only time I have to work out is at 5:00 am, but I just can't make myself get in the habit of getting up. I am grossed out by my body, but not making the necessary changes. I am really down on myself about this.

[HoneySpider]

Jun 22, 2012 10:50:27 GMT -5 sewpinkgal said:

I got back in my pre-pregnancy skinny jeans yesterday and it pretty much made my whole week. I've been working damn hard to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight and the work is finally paying off. I packed away a bunch of larger stuff last night and it was nice to see them go back in the bins and await baby #2 (a ways from now).

Yay, good job!

[madringal]

It hit me yesterday that when DD1 goes to full day Pre K in the fall, I won't see her on my off days. With daycare I would just keep her home if I had a day off during the week. It really bummed me out. But then I realized that those days will be the only days (probably ever) that it will be just me and DD2 and that made me happy for her.

[justjen]

Jun 22, 2012 10:50:27 GMT -5 sewpinkgal said:

I got back in my pre-pregnancy skinny jeans yesterday and it pretty much made my whole week. I've been working damn hard to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight and the work is finally paying off. I packed away a bunch of larger stuff last night and it was nice to see them go back in the bins and await baby #2 (a ways from now).

:Y:

Excellent

[BAMFMrsB]

We have done slim to nil for the nursery so far -- we moved arund the 'office' to make room, but have yet to paint or buy furniture. I have my 1st shower next Sat (ILs hosted) then friends/local fam 2 weeks later, then work 2 weeks after that. I figured between 3 showers, we'll be fairly well set... right?

DH will be painting... once we buy the #$&!#$%@( PAINT.

[bronxgirl]

It's very hard not to get discouraged while potty training.

[Deleted]

DS is at a really cute age right now... I love just watching him play. Open the drawer. Put something in. Close it. Open it. Take thing out. All with a running babbling commentary. He has discovered temper tantrums, but those are actually kind of cute as well. Or else I just don't have a heart when it comes to tantrums - my brother used to throw epic ones so I've kind of just never cared when other kids do it.

[bunch]

Dd just licked the wall.

[Brie]

Oh yeah, this is probably flameful. We are having MIL, FIL, SIL and nephew staying with us this weekend. SIL was like, "nephew can use your crib, right? Oh and we'll need you to move the mattress to the lowest setting for him."

I have not moved it to the lowest setting from the highest yet because I'm irrationally irritated that he'll be sleeping in the brand new crib before our baby. Also, I just put the damn thing together and don't feel like taking it apart to figure out how to adjust the mattress. Stupid, I know.

[Mushe]

A friend is throwing her own baby shower, and I think she doesn't understand that this is weird and not proper etiquette. I don't really care and will go (and offered to help as much as she needs), but am worried how her other circle will react. She's kind of a keeping up with the Joneser, and has joined the Junior League. I'm wondering what their reaction will be.

[justjen]

Jun 22, 2012 11:15:30 GMT -5 Brie said:

Oh yeah, this is probably flameful. We are having MIL, FIL, SIL and nephew staying with us this weekend. SIL was like, "nephew can use your crib, right? Oh and we'll need you to move the mattress to the lowest setting for him."

I have not moved it to the lowest setting from the highest yet because I'm irrationally irritated that he'll be sleeping in the brand new crib before our baby. Also, I just put the damn thing together and don't feel like taking it apart to figure out how to adjust the mattress. Stupid, I know.

Team Brie.

[zeewifeandmama]

Jun 22, 2012 11:03:23 GMT -5 @msstarry said:

Jun 22, 2012 10:49:58 GMT -5 zeewifeandmama said:

My inlaws ( 5 people) will be here in T-minus 30 hours...I dont think I am even slightly mentally prepared for this

I saw you mention this yesterday... why is this happening? They are staying until the birth, right?

UGH sorry I keep mentioning it...I'm just stressed about it and feel bad to keep venting to MH. This is happening because they live out of the country and want to be here to "help" for the birth of our son. They are going to do a few short side trips ( we are in CA) but for the most part they are just going to be here. We dont live in that big of a house and my family is ridiculously petty and jealous of them so thats an added "bonus". I'm just almost 37 weeks pregnant and having a hard time seeing the silver lining. My father in law and one sister in law are leaving July 22nd and my mother in law and other sister in law are leaving August 5th ( BIL will only bee here the first week) so I NEED to get used to this because its not going away.

[zeewifeandmama]

Jun 22, 2012 11:39:11 GMT -5 @msstarry said:

Jun 22, 2012 11:37:18 GMT -5 zeewifeandmama said:

UGH sorry I keep mentioning it...I'm just stressed about it and feel bad to keep venting to MH. This is happening because they live out of the country and want to be here to "help" for the birth of our son. They are going to do a few short side trips ( we are in CA) but for the most part they are just going to be here. We dont live in that big of a house and my family is ridiculously petty and jealous of them so thats an added "bonus". I'm just almost 37 weeks pregnant and having a hard time seeing the silver lining. My father in law and one sister in law are leaving July 22nd and my mother in law and other sister in law are leaving August 5th ( BIL will only bee here the first week) so I NEED to get used to this because its not going away.

I hope they get to see the baby by July 22... that is cutting it close!

I wish you luck. This would drive me completely insane but it sounds like a cultural thing and important to your husband, so I respect you for giving it your best effort.

Ha! Me too....but I think they are REALLY counting on him coming early since I was induced with my DD. However this pregnancy is 100% different and much healthier...so no induction on the horizon yet. ALso, yes it is really important to my husband + they are very, very nice people and it is cultural so I am not trying to understand it just accept it and roll with it

[jinnifah]

I was complaining earlier about feeling trapped in my house. I should be careful what I wish for. Today I have to take my cat to the vet for a follow up on her surgery 2 weeks ago. Not looking forward to 15mins in the car with a fussy baby and a howling cat :S

[twila]

Weeks ago, I promised my 3 1/2 year old that I would take her to see Brave the weekend it came out. She has talked about it non-stop during this time.

Now it's here, and I don't feel like sitting in a movie theater tomorrow when it's so beautiful out. Also, the reviews aren't so good and I don't think it's going to quite live up to Tangled...lol

[Deleted]

Jun 22, 2012 11:37:18 GMT -5 zeewifeandmama said:

Jun 22, 2012 11:03:23 GMT -5 @msstarry said:

I saw you mention this yesterday... why is this happening? They are staying until the birth, right?

UGH sorry I keep mentioning it...I'm just stressed about it and feel bad to keep venting to MH. This is happening because they live out of the country and want to be here to "help" for the birth of our son. They are going to do a few short side trips ( we are in CA) but for the most part they are just going to be here. We dont live in that big of a house and my family is ridiculously petty and jealous of them so thats an added "bonus". I'm just almost 37 weeks pregnant and having a hard time seeing the silver lining. My father in law and one sister in law are leaving July 22nd and my mother in law and other sister in law are leaving August 5th ( BIL will only bee here the first week) so I NEED to get used to this because its not going away.

They're staying for a month? :-(

Hang in there.

[Deleted]

Jun 22, 2012 11:52:09 GMT -5 jinnifah said:

I was complaining earlier about feeling trapped in my house. I should be careful what I wish for. Today I have to take my cat to the vet for a follow up on her surgery 2 weeks ago. Not looking forward to 15mins in the car with a fussy baby and a howling cat :S

Have you been out driving with the baby? Mine was a car sleeper. He may suck at sleeping in every other situation, but at least he was a car sleeper.

The cat is not a car sleeper.

[rubytuesday]

Brie - I don't think I would be cool with another kid sleeping in my brand new crib for my brand new baby either. It is bratty. But it is also one of life's "moments", you know?

[rubytuesday]

I really couldn't relate to anyone in the post below about having no schedule. We have been scheduled from day one. I couldn't survive otherwise.

[8675309]

My DD starts her first dance class tomorrow morning (mommy and me dance through the city). I have done nothing to prepare. No shoes, no tutu, nothing. FridayScramble here we come.

I have finally dropped 15 lbs post baby. Doing WW and walking everynight has made a HUGE difference. Still have another 20 I want to get off but this was a great start!

Now that I know we are not preggo with #3, I secretly worry that if we go through with the vasectomy, we'll regret it later down the road. I DONT want more than the 2 we have but don't know if I'll change my mind in 4-5 years. Ugh!

[Deleted]

Jun 22, 2012 12:16:32 GMT -5 8675309 said:

Now that I know we are not preggo with #3, I secretly worry that if we go through with the vasectomy, we'll regret it later down the road. I DONT want more than the 2 we have but don't know if I'll change my mind in 4-5 years. Ugh!

That's why I plan to get a Mirena (after #2) for ~5 years before I send DH in for the big V.

[CloudBee]

The only positive about having my period arrive on day 21, a full week early for me, is that I have short periods. I am already TTC again.

[jinnifah]

Jun 22, 2012 12:38:48 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

The only positive about having my period arrive on day 21, a full week early for me, is that I have short periods. I am already TTC again.

That is the right direction! My super regular period did the opposite when we were ttc, every cycle it was a day later than the last. Maddening!

Goodluck this month