Super Bowl Weekend Randoms

[snowyowl]

My mom is driving me nuts. I spent a lot of time with the family this weekend and she is watching me like a hawk and asking me “what’s up? Feeling ok? Let us know if there is anything going on!” Every time my facial expression changes in any way. Lady, this baby isn’t due for two more weeks, I can’t feel like a zoo animal for that long!
She also keeps saying things like, “make sure you call us right away when you have to go to the hospital!” I mean... you are taking the toddler. It’s not like we are going to forget or say “nah, we will just bring him along”.

I know. Be happy and grateful to have helpful family members who are excited. But I am definitely in need of some quiet time.

[sunfrogger]

:-O

I would love to find someone who would just take the pics and give me rights. Srsly. I didn't do NB pics with DD1 but I'd like to get them done.. Likely won't though bc budget.

[yellow711]

Our newborn photo session was 195.00 and includes the photo rights.
We have used this photographer for the past two years as our family photographer.0

[sunfrogger]

benandjerrys bassa are either of you ladies doing NB pics?

[benandjerrys]

Feb 3, 2018 22:01:21 GMT -6 sunfrogger said:

benandjerrys bassa are either of you ladies doing NB pics?

Yes I have someone I love who did DDs and will do this guys on Wednesday. Are you looking for a referral?

[bassa]

sunfrogger ☹️ Nope. I’d love to but it’s not in the budget right now.

[helloerrbody]

I’m lucky in that our market is so saturated with photographers that you can always find someone newer who charges less. We are paying $275 this time for 3 hours of shooting - 1.5 for family lifestyle shots and 1.5 for newborn posed shots. It comes with 20 images and I can buy more for $5 each.

[Deleted]

My A14 BMB friend does all of our pictures. She does family pictures for us annually, newborn pics, and volunteered to do birth pics this time around. She would happily do it for free but I usually pay her what she charges per her website, which is dirt cheap. $100-200 with us getting all photo rights. If I didn't know her we would simply never get photos taken.

[Deleted]

Do you guys have a company at your hospital who volunteers to take newborn photos? We did that with DD1. They were cheap and not the greatest quality but honestly all I need out of newborn photos is one of each kid to hang on the wall 🤷

ETA: volunteer is not the right word. They charge, but they are dirt cheap.

[teraiin]

A friend of mine is an aspiring photographer so she does all our photos for free. (We usually pay her SOMETHING or give her gift cards) we somket her use the shots for her portfolios and stuff. She got an awesome maternity shot this time. (Well they always turn out good, but there are a few I loved)

[watermelonseed]

The women’s hospital has someone on staff who comes around and does a newborn shot in the room.

I loved DD1’s and it’s super convenient. I believe the basic package includes 10 images in both b/w & color on a usb, 5X7 print, 10x12 print and an even bigger print for around $250. My mom pays for it as a gift and thankfully will this time too.

[sunfrogger]

Feb 3, 2018 22:04:48 GMT -6 benandjerrys said:

Feb 3, 2018 22:01:21 GMT -6 sunfrogger said:

benandjerrys bassa are either of you ladies doing NB pics?

Yes I have someone I love who did DDs and will do this guys on Wednesday. Are you looking for a referral?

If they're reasonably priced I would loooove info!

[sunfrogger]

When I had DD they had photographers come around but I declined at the time. Idk if it's the same since the hospital I'm going to has been.. Bought out? Taken over? Idk.

[rebeccabunch]

Feb 3, 2018 20:49:06 GMT -6 peachesncream said:

Feb 3, 2018 19:24:34 GMT -6 rebeccabunch said:

Baby will not settle today. She’s not crying all day but she’s not taking long naps, she’s fidgety while nursing, and even squirming and grimacing while sleeping in my arms. I just want her to rest and then actually sleep tonight. Even just 2 hour stretches. Something.

This was J yesterday - she literally had a 6-8 hour stretch of being awake. Our kids are one day apart, right?! Maybe there is a growth spurt on whatever that day is. 10? 11? Anyway, if it makes you feel better today has been way better for us.

I think 2 days but same thing. This does make me feel better. Thank you!!

[sunfrogger]

Hiiiiiiiii ladies! Superbowl Sunday!!

Going to visit my parents in a bit but I might attempt to stop Su Target first. With newly pt I get anxious when we go anywhere.

I shaved my legs this morning and that set off a couple contractions so that's... Fun.

[easternshoregirl]

Well I was up all night, either timing contractions or up with DS. He woke up at 2am and NEVER WENT BACK TO SLEEP. Wth, child? DH and I switched off but I think my sleeping overnight was something like: 10:30-11:30 then 1-2, a half hour or so somewhere in between here, then 6-8. It's like he's training me for a newborn. I know that is what nights will be like soon, one after the other but I feel like I need more complete nights of sleep leading up to baby's birth.

Contractions (obviously) didn't turn into anything but dang. They were strong enough to wake me up at times. I also woke up really sweaty at one point. That hasn't happened at all otherwise during this pregnancy and it was pretty cool in my room so I don't think it was environmental.

[easternshoregirl]

Remind me sunfrogger, when is your due date?

[Deleted]

We’ve gotten lots of stuff done for the nursery but still have a bunch to do and I’m trying to freeze more meals ahead of time. But it feels like I’m back to first trimester with how exhausted I am/lack of motivation.

[snowyowl]

Milestone day, 38+3, the day DS1 showed up. Guess DS2 is not going to beat out his brother.
With DS1 I listened to all the people who told me that first time moms were always late. I had so much scheduled for week 38. House cleaning, car cleaning, final for my students...
This time I am ready to go! DH and I do have to set up a few things around the house. Then I’ll just be impatiently coasting. And I’m going to try to fit in a mani/pedi.

[watermelonseed]

We won’t be watching the game or anything here, but we are going to have appetizers for dinner. Bang bang chicken and shit on the shingle. Lol also known as buffalo chips.

I made two quiches - one for this week and one of the freezer stash. House is tidy and my IL’s are stopping for a bit soon.

Still pregnant! How many others are with me still ?!

[sarahh]

We made veggie chili in the crock pot that should be ready later this afternoon. DH also has wings and we have some dips for during the game and we just got the girls in their outfits 😍

[pinkcat]

Feb 4, 2018 11:04:33 GMT -6 watermelonseed said:

We won’t be watching the game or anything here, but we are going to have appetizers for dinner. Bang bang chicken and shit on the shingle. Lol also known as buffalo chips.

I made two quiches - one for this week and one of the freezer stash. House is tidy and my IL’s are stopping for a bit soon.

Still pregnant! How many others are with me still ?!

Still pregnant over here! 38 weeks today so could be awhile still. So you aren't alone 😊

[tiffbabey]

Feb 4, 2018 11:34:17 GMT -6 pinkcat said:

Feb 4, 2018 11:04:33 GMT -6 watermelonseed said:

We won’t be watching the game or anything here, but we are going to have appetizers for dinner. Bang bang chicken and shit on the shingle. Lol also known as buffalo chips.

I made two quiches - one for this week and one of the freezer stash. House is tidy and my IL’s are stopping for a bit soon.

Still pregnant! How many others are with me still ?!

Still pregnant over here! 38 weeks today so could be awhile still. So you aren't alone 😊

Still pregnant here too! I’m only 36 +4 so probably have a ways to go. Although may get induced around 39 because of GD. They won’t let me go past my due date so at the most I have 24 days! Only 9 days of work left!

We will definitely be watching the super bowl! We live near Boston and are big patriots fans. However because of my GD the snacks are kind of difficult. We are making chili, and I’ll have guacamole with whole grain crackers, about the best I could do. Can’t wait to eat junk again!

[benandjerrys]

This Superbowl is tough for me. I grew up in Mass and my family is all there. But I live in Eagles country now. My FB feed is full of people trashing each other. If the eagles lose my brothers will rag on MH until the end of time.

[benandjerrys]

Meanwhile a friend is coming over to meet J in 40 minutes. The house is a mess and I'm still in my PJs which are covered in breastmilk - gross.

I think I have a clogged duct. Both sides are still tender but the right is pretty excruciating and it doesn't stop being painful after 30 seconds of latch like the left. I took all the lecithin and am letting baby boy go to town. DNW mastitis.

[easternshoregirl]

benandjerrys, I'm sure "it's just a game" gets you nowhere with those guys!
As for the clogged duct, have you ever done dangle feeding too? I know someone has mentioned it here; that always helped me, along with the lecithin. I never really knew which did the trick, or maybe it was just a combo of the two.

My unofficial belly check with my neighbor that is a midwife is also "cautiously optimistic." That is my phrase of the week. She thinks she feels the head really low but couldn't locate the butt. Looks like her back is along my back which made it challenging to really figure it out. She gave me some tips and heads-up on things to expect if I'm induced also. 

My mom is going to have lots of yummy food for tonight, I'm excited. We've been eating pretty healthy stuff otherwise this weekend, so I'm ready to indulge.
I'll be cheering for the Eagles....or rather against the Patriots!

[benandjerrys]

Yes I did dangle feeding too. FX it works!

[easternshoregirl]

We did end up getting a couple of little gifts for DS "from the baby." DH picked out and ordered a cute book with race cars and I found a Cat Boy mask (from PJMasks). I think he'll love both of them!

I also made up a special "nursing basket" for him, to pull out sometimes while we are nursing. It has snacks, juice boxes, puzzles and new-to-him cars. I got a variety of different things like that to rotate so it isn't always the same stuff. I'm hoping that helps a bit. A friend of mine has started using the iPad with her 2yo while nursing her newborn, but we aren't ready to introduce screentime to DS just yet (besides TV...he gets plenty of that!). The nurse at the hospital on Wednesday made that suggestion.

She also said when her 2nd was born, they gave the toddler the job to make sure everyone was washing hands before getting near/touching the baby. I think we'll try to make that a thing too! Kill two birds with one stone and all that...DS gets a special job and everyone has clean hands! Win win.

[amesie]

Just got back from newborn pics, and OMG the cuteness. I can’t wait to see them.

Also go patriots!! MA born and raised as well BIL is coming over and he’s making a calzone, and MH and I are in charge of wings and cupcakes. I really want guacamole too. Maybe I’ll whip some up. I got the girls matching Pats shirts and can’t wait to see them dressed up

[yellow711]

The baby is soooo fussy today. Oh my....