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Post by pambee on Feb 1, 2019 18:58:16 GMT -6
Guys! I know we're March/April but there's at least 2 (right?) babies scheduled to come THIS MONTH!
It's happening! My emotions are out of control šš
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Post by Tlex on Feb 2, 2019 6:28:29 GMT -6
18 days šš»āāļøšš»āāļø literally awake with pregsomnia now just thinking about how soon heāll be here! (Its 4 am for me haha). My first baby turns 5 today and Iām FINE absolutely FINE time is completely warped and flying but itās FINE.
My SPD is pretty rough this last week onwards otherwise Iād be having a really hard time with how soon heās coming. Iām normally screaming get this baby out of me for the last stretch of pregnancy but Iām very omg Iāll never be pregnant again right now.
I have mine and babyās hospital bags packed, I have all the feeding stuff sterilized and ready, the RNP has arrived ... I almost believe this is happening.
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Post by haleyscott on Feb 2, 2019 7:45:38 GMT -6
Tlex happy birthday to dd1! And I can relate to the āomg last pregnancyā feelings. I was just talking to MH about that last night. I feel like I should be enjoying it and soaking in every minute. But lol. I have two other kids so thatās a little hard.
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Post by photomama2013 on Feb 2, 2019 8:17:49 GMT -6
Tlex and haleyscott I also am having that last pregnancy feeling. I try and be present every night when I lay down with my body and baby and just feel the movements. This feeling is coupled with the "I'm ready to not be a whale" feeling. I too am hoping for a February baby. DS1 is six on Thursday and I'm 37 weeks on the 12th. I'm going for a nice prenatal labor inducing massage on the 13th.
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Post by grover on Feb 2, 2019 9:28:03 GMT -6
Yep, there's a chance I may be February as well. Hoping to at least to get to 35 weeks. (3 weeks from today)
Tons of Braxton Hicks the last two afternoon/nights. Last night I went up to the bedroom at like 7 because the couch was uncomfortable, laid their til I fell asleep at 9, then slept all the way through 8 am. Never got up to go eat dinner, or pee. It was kinda glorious after two weeks of insomnia!!
It has prompted me to get my ass in gear. This weekend is getting the second crib put together, as well as maternity sub plans. Coteacher and I are meeting my potential sub on Monday.
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Post by pambee on Feb 2, 2019 9:31:16 GMT -6
Happy birthday to your dd1 Tlex!
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Post by Eames on Feb 2, 2019 9:45:22 GMT -6
Happy birthday to your daughter Tlex! We don't have a ton on the schedule this weekend, so I want to get the house in order. My work is having a small party for me next Friday (so sweet), and after that I'm going to place a huge amazon completion order. I also have some thank you notes to write! I tried going without my maternity support belt since we were just at home this AM, and that was a mistake... going to try to wash and fold baby clothes today to see what we still need while I binge "Yummy Mummies" on Netflix. It's sooo bad it's good, haha. grover, I am so jealous of your sleep! That's awesome.
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Post by pambee on Feb 2, 2019 9:58:58 GMT -6
Ahh just yesterday I was telling MH how long 6 weeks feels like and now reading about how productive you all are being has motivated me to get some more done this weekend š I have a few boxes of clothes to fold and put away still and I really need to clean out the office, he won't be in there for several months but it's a disaster and I need to start now. Also actually go through all of E's old clothes and find things I can reuse too.
So much for a nap this afternoon š¤£
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Post by jewelsofthenile on Feb 2, 2019 10:55:37 GMT -6
Any one want to come and clean my house and also find and organize baby clothes or shop and make freezer meals...You all seem so productive and I have a list to get done but not a lot of motivation... I played in the snow with the kids....so checking things off is going well.šš
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Post by grover on Feb 2, 2019 11:52:16 GMT -6
jewelsofthenile, It's more my husband being the productive one. LOL Came down and he had done all the dishes, cleaned the island and counter, and dumped everything that was mine, the kids or he didn't feel like putting away on kitchen table. I just cleaned off a third of the table so I could eat lunch. HAHAHA. But i Really do need to create a substitute binder for my guest teacher. I've been saying that since before Winter Break, and I can't procrastinate much longer.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2019 13:43:13 GMT -6
Happy birthday to your DD Tlex!
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Post by remi on Feb 2, 2019 16:18:29 GMT -6
My H is being productive today. We are re-doing a bedroom for DD and that involved a hell of a lot more than we originally thought. So we havenāt yet painted in there, but that needs to get done before we have carpet installed on the 22nd. Iāve been cleaning/organizing things slowly but surely. Happy birthday to your DD Tlex!
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Post by jacks on Feb 2, 2019 16:54:54 GMT -6
Tlex Happy birthday to your DD. And hope you can make up for the pregsomnia tonight! jewelsofthenile Iāll come organize baby clothes if youāll double your freezer meals for me I have 10 weeks, so I am definitely lacking any motivation to get things done. I did start a list of things to buy next month. It has 1 thing on it, so thatās a start. Just realized I should probably add diapers to it. If I recall, those things really come in handy for babies.
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Post by pambee on Feb 2, 2019 16:57:41 GMT -6
Well I was actually super productive and didn't sit down for 5 hours, but I got none of the things done that I listed earlier, š
All of my closets are hella organized and the bathroom and bedroom are sparkling though š«
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Post by grover on Feb 2, 2019 18:32:23 GMT -6
Assembled the second crib. All that's left is to organize the baby clothes and rest of the room, and hang blackout curtains since the blinds don't do a great job of keeping light out. Also have last load of clothes going through the wash now (our clothes not baby clothes.)
Tomorrow I'm picking up a free table for two from another mom in the doubles group I'm in, and two huge rubbermaid bins of boy clothes from a friend I met back on the knot in 2010. I think I need to learn how to kon marie fold all these baby clothes and my toddler's clothes.
Also placed an Amazon order- got another formula pitcher (had one with DD- so convenient to make up a batch right before bed and have all the next days bottles ready to go. Figured it would be great to have a second since 2 babies = more formula), mattress pad covers, an attachment to be able to use the new spectra pump with my medela bottles, and another boon lawn. We're still using the original for DD's sippies after they come out of the dishwasher, and with two more using bottles need more dry space).
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Post by grover on Feb 2, 2019 18:33:03 GMT -6
Tlex, happy birthday to your DD! I'm with you now on feeling the OMG last pregnancy. It's funny to me because I absolutely HATED my pregnancy with my first!
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Post by Tlex on Feb 2, 2019 18:42:03 GMT -6
Thanks for the birthday wishes for my girl, guys! I feel so bad, we just had to postpone her cake to come in for monitoring because I was seeing shooting stars and have a pretty bad headache. The weird part is my BP is better than ever. I havenāt heard if thereās protein in my urine yet and I think theyāll do blood work. I will update when thereās anything to say. I am going to feel guilty for life if I made her wait on her cake for nothing.
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Post by nmom on Feb 2, 2019 19:30:34 GMT -6
Thanks for the birthday wishes for my girl, guys! I feel so bad, we just had to postpone her cake to come in for monitoring because I was seeing shooting stars and have a pretty bad headache. The weird part is my BP is better than ever. I havenāt heard if thereās protein in my urine yet and I think theyāll do blood work. I will update when thereās anything to say. I am going to feel guilty for life if I made her wait on her cake for nothing. HBD to her! Donāt feel guilty. I know easier said then done, but itās important to listen to your body. Hope everything is okay!
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Post by nmom on Feb 2, 2019 19:33:04 GMT -6
So I spent all day yesterday and today crying. I have never been so sad. We went to go re home the dog this afternoon andnit wasnāt a good fit she was going to fight with their older dog non stop. She kept going to MH as well. Sheās 100% his dog. So I guess she picked us, Iām not sure emotionally we can all go through that again of preparing to find a new home and such. We are going to go get baby gates tmrw so that when the baby is on the floor either in the living room or playroom she can be pinned out of there... unless MH is home. Gates will be handy for that hour in between when Iām home and he gets home. I just hope we are doing the right thing. She doesnāt seek out being mean to DD she just really would rather not be bothered by her... or anyone but MH really.
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Post by pambee on Feb 2, 2019 19:40:55 GMT -6
I'm sorry nmom, how rough ā¤
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Post by tngrl3 on Feb 2, 2019 20:33:52 GMT -6
Tlex I hope everything looks good with you and baby and you get to head back home. Don't feel bad about being cautious and going in to be checked. Cake is still cake even if it gets delayed a little bit!
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Post by Tlex on Feb 2, 2019 20:42:18 GMT -6
All good, Iām really bummed to ruin things by going in but it was the right thing to do I know... blah, though. I wish I had boring pregnancies. DD got them to show her the fridge where they keep urine samples so thatās an unforgettable 5th birthday... also the nurses are so sweet and read it was her bday on my chart and one of them ran down to the gift shop to get her a unicorn š
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Post by grover on Feb 2, 2019 21:38:01 GMT -6
nmom, that's rough. We have two labs, ages 4 and almost 6. We alternated using their crates and baby gates galore when we first brought A home, then again when she started to crawl, and again when she started walking. Each snapped at her once, and they were then separated via crate/gates when both adults weren't home. Both times was was she just started to crawl and startled them. Plan is the same this time around with the twins. I fully trust the dogs with A now that she's almost 2- they recognize her as a pack leader now (she feeds them breakfast and dinner, throws toys to them, and will make them sit for treats). I just don't trust my ability to supervise with no other adult, but having a 2 year old and two babies at first. Once we are all settled in, the dogs will get more freedom, especially when the babies are in containment devices or napping. Then we go super cautious again when they start to move.
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Post by nmom on Feb 2, 2019 21:54:28 GMT -6
nmom, that's rough. We have two labs, ages 4 and almost 6. We alternated using their crates and baby gates galore when we first brought A home, then again when she started to crawl, and again when she started walking. Each snapped at her once, and they were then separated via crate/gates when both adults weren't home. Both times was was she just started to crawl and startled them. Plan is the same this time around with the twins. I fully trust the dogs with A now that she's almost 2- they recognize her as a pack leader now (she feeds them breakfast and dinner, throws toys to them, and will make them sit for treats). I just don't trust my ability to supervise with no other adult, but having a 2 year old and two babies at first. Once we are all settled in, the dogs will get more freedom, especially when the babies are in containment devices or napping. Then we go super cautious again when they start to move. š I hope no one judges me for sharing this story. There was a lot of crying today from both MH and I and after this didnāt work we canāt find another family... not for awhile at least. So when DD was 2.5 she reached into my dogs food bowl and the dog bit. No blood... could have easily been worse as sheās a decent sized dog so thank goodness for that. But MH was out of town and I just couldnāt be every where at once. Now we feed her when DD is in bed or with us and at 3.5 she knows not to do such a thing. The dog snarls at her when she is being pet by DD... but DD really jsut leaves her alone. The baby wonāt know to leave her alone which is my fear. Our other fear was her racing through the house at times like when MH gets home from work and trampling the baby. But a gate will help with that š¤·āāļø Ugh it was a long few days. MH hasnāt cried like that in many years. She wants to be alpha... sees MH as pack leader and wants to do everything to please him and refuses anything but second place it seems. It seems like she knows Iām keeper of the little things (kids and small dog) and just doesnāt really care about anyone of us but him. Although when DD hides she seeks for her lol. Today during the attempt at re homing she guarded my daughter fiercely though. Interesting to see as I typically feel like she hates us.
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Post by orangehibiscus on Feb 2, 2019 22:32:34 GMT -6
Happy birthday to your daughter Tlex! Sorry for the scare, but Iām glad your BP was good. Sorry the rehoming didnāt go well nmom. I hope the gates keep the dog away from the baby.
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Post by orangehibiscus on Feb 2, 2019 22:34:33 GMT -6
Itās crazy to believe 2 or more ladies will be having babies this month! Iām having one next month...thatās insane!
We ordered the crib a few days ago, and it should be here on Wednesday. My baby shower is on Feb 23rd, so weāll know after that what else we need to get. I canāt believe sheāll be here so soon!
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Post by pambee on Feb 2, 2019 23:09:01 GMT -6
nmom, that's rough. We have two labs, ages 4 and almost 6. We alternated using their crates and baby gates galore when we first brought A home, then again when she started to crawl, and again when she started walking. Each snapped at her once, and they were then separated via crate/gates when both adults weren't home. Both times was was she just started to crawl and startled them. Plan is the same this time around with the twins. I fully trust the dogs with A now that she's almost 2- they recognize her as a pack leader now (she feeds them breakfast and dinner, throws toys to them, and will make them sit for treats). I just don't trust my ability to supervise with no other adult, but having a 2 year old and two babies at first. Once we are all settled in, the dogs will get more freedom, especially when the babies are in containment devices or napping. Then we go super cautious again when they start to move. š I hope no one judges me for sharing this story. There was a lot of crying today from both MH and I and after this didnāt work we canāt find another family... not for awhile at least. So when DD was 2.5 she reached into my dogs food bowl and the dog bit. No blood... could have easily been worse as sheās a decent sized dog so thank goodness for that. But MH was out of town and I just couldnāt be every where at once. Now we feed her when DD is in bed or with us and at 3.5 she knows not to do such a thing. The dog snarls at her when she is being pet by DD... but DD really jsut leaves her alone. The baby wonāt know to leave her alone which is my fear. Our other fear was her racing through the house at times like when MH gets home from work and trampling the baby. But a gate will help with that š¤·āāļø Ugh it was a long few days. MH hasnāt cried like that in many years. She wants to be alpha... sees MH as pack leader and wants to do everything to please him and refuses anything but second place it seems. It seems like she knows Iām keeper of the little things (kids and small dog) and just doesnāt really care about anyone of us but him. Although when DD hides she seeks for her lol. Today during the attempt at re homing she guarded my daughter fiercely though. Interesting to see as I typically feel like she hates us. No judgement. Our dog has snipped at E a few times because E will get in his face and he's usefully good with it but sometimes is not in the mood or she won't leave him alone. He's never drawn blood but left scratches or a mark a few times. I figure she needs to learn boundaries and he needs to learn patience, lol. He's normally very good with her and the instances it has happened were very clearly E's fault by not leaving him alone when she knows the signs (he'll get stiff and do an almost silent growl when he gets anxious). I think you have a good plan going forward, and at least for a while baby will be immobile and won't be able to irritate her. The kids will learn and the gates will help!
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Post by nmom on Feb 3, 2019 10:49:01 GMT -6
š I hope no one judges me for sharing this story. There was a lot of crying today from both MH and I and after this didnāt work we canāt find another family... not for awhile at least. So when DD was 2.5 she reached into my dogs food bowl and the dog bit. No blood... could have easily been worse as sheās a decent sized dog so thank goodness for that. But MH was out of town and I just couldnāt be every where at once. Now we feed her when DD is in bed or with us and at 3.5 she knows not to do such a thing. The dog snarls at her when she is being pet by DD... but DD really jsut leaves her alone. The baby wonāt know to leave her alone which is my fear. Our other fear was her racing through the house at times like when MH gets home from work and trampling the baby. But a gate will help with that š¤·āāļø Ugh it was a long few days. MH hasnāt cried like that in many years. She wants to be alpha... sees MH as pack leader and wants to do everything to please him and refuses anything but second place it seems. It seems like she knows Iām keeper of the little things (kids and small dog) and just doesnāt really care about anyone of us but him. Although when DD hides she seeks for her lol. Today during the attempt at re homing she guarded my daughter fiercely though. Interesting to see as I typically feel like she hates us. No judgement. Our dog has snipped at E a few times because E will get in his face and he's usefully good with it but sometimes is not in the mood or she won't leave him alone. He's never drawn blood but left scratches or a mark a few times. I figure she needs to learn boundaries and he needs to learn patience, lol. He's normally very good with her and the instances it has happened were very clearly E's fault by not leaving him alone when she knows the signs (he'll get stiff and do an almost silent growl when he gets anxious). I think you have a good plan going forward, and at least for a while baby will be immobile and won't be able to irritate her. The kids will learn and the gates will help! Iām hoping by time we have a third sheāll just be too old to care about the kids and keeping up with MH lol
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Post by Eames on Feb 3, 2019 10:57:57 GMT -6
I'm sorry about the dog nmom. Has anyone else been told to re-up their TDAP vaccine? I got a booster when pregnant with DD in 2014. I asked the nurse, assuming I'd be good since they are usually for 10 years. She said it would be good to get it again this pregnancy. I'm very pro-vaccine and will take their advice, just wondering if others have been told the same. ETA I just looked on the CDC website and they recommend it each pregnancy to get the best protection to babies in utero.
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Post by nmom on Feb 3, 2019 11:13:35 GMT -6
I'm sorry about the dog nmom. Has anyone else been told to re-up their TDAP vaccine? I got a booster when pregnant with DD in 2014. I asked the nurse, assuming I'd be good since they are usually for 10 years. She said it would be good to get it again this pregnancy. I'm very pro-vaccine and will take their advice, just wondering if others have been told the same. ETA I just looked on the CDC website and they recommend it each pregnancy to get the best protection to babies in utero. I did the same thing I got the paperwork that recommended it and was like woah... my mom went to get hers for my daughter 3.5 years ago and still was good for 6 years or something. They told me that itās for each pregnancy. Then your good for 10 years because this helps go to the baby to protect the baby or something. TBH I just questioned once and she said each pregnancy and Iām pro vaccine enough that that was enough for meš H is happy heās not forced into another vaccine and heās still good lol... he tends to be a little meh on some of those vaccines such as the flu etc.
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