Week of July 24th Randoms

[cornpop]

How is it the last full week of July already??

[cornpop]

Tomorrow is my LO's birthday.  Today I have to make her a birthday cake, wrap her gifts and figure out the plan for tomorrow, all while keeping her entertained since my H is out working all day.

WE had her birthday party this Saturday and it was such a blast.  The kids all seemed to have a really good time and the grownups seemed to enjoy the food. 

I always hate this week of July.  My birthday is the 12th and hers is tomorrow so after that, the rest of July just seems depressing.

[nuggetrn]

Hello group! I have been so absent the last week!! It has been super busy. I am all caught up now though.

I am at orientation for my new job today. Trying not to barf all over everything. The nausea has hit full force now. Terrible timing. Ugh.

[alwayscheese]

Jul 24, 2017 8:58:57 GMT -6 cornpop said:

How is it the last full week of July already??

I know!!!! I am not motivated to do much so I'm just procrastinating and willing away the next few weeks of morning sickness and waiting to tell my sister and BFFs.

[mirabelle]

Tired and nauseas today because I started my vitamins. Trying to game plan outfits for 2 events next month where I don't mind looking puffy, but don't want to draw attention to my overly bloated tummy. Ready for July to be over. August is going to kick my ass, but then September everything should calm down.

[clementine]

I'm trying to recover from the weekend. We went to an island that's typically a party island, but this past weekend was out of control. And being the only sober/pregnant/nauseous person around... I had very little patience for all the shenanigans. We ended up catching the last boat off the island Saturday night and staying with my parents who live close by. I did not want to be the pregnant lady who can't hang anymore, but I was def that person this weekend. It still took a lot out of me though, so work is dragging today.

[clementine]

Jul 24, 2017 9:00:57 GMT -6 cornpop said:

Tomorrow is my LO's birthday.  Today I have to make her a birthday cake, wrap her gifts and figure out the plan for tomorrow, all while keeping her entertained since my H is out working all day.

WE had her birthday party this Saturday and it was such a blast.  The kids all seemed to have a really good time and the grownups seemed to enjoy the food. 

I always hate this week of July.  My birthday is the 12th and hers is tomorrow so after that, the rest of July just seems depressing.

Happy birthday to your LO! Tell me more about this cake... I like to bake and I'm pretty good with cookies and other random desserts, but I haven't made a great cake yet.

[cornpop]

clementine this is the recipe I've been using recently. I really like it but it is very sweet.
addapinch.com/the-best-white-cake-recipe/

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[jewel]

Still at the beach but time is flying by! H goes home a week from today and we go home the week after that. So not ready for it to end!!

[sammysam]

It poured all night and has been freezing and raining on and off all day. I decided to head to the mainland and drive with DD to visit my sister who lives in a small town near by. We went shopping and then to see Despicable Me 3. We're now cuddled up in bed back on the boat. It's still freezing.

I bought a bunch of FRER tests because I'm nervous about not being seen by a doctor until we get back...I plan on peeing on one each week until we get back home...just to calm my anxiety a bit.

[whatsit]

Where is everyone?!?!!!

I actually got out of my house today because I somewhat felt like a person. It's a Christmas miracle!!!

[sammysam]

I'm here...trying to remember what it felt like not being nauseous.

[alwayscheese]

Yes, to trying to remember not being nauseous. Sometimes it feels like looking at a screen even makes it worse. It had been decidedly worse this week, but I have managed to get off of my couch and out of my house the last couple afternoons. Not sure if I'm just distracted enough to feel ok or if it is really better in the afternoon.

[cornpop]

We took my LO to Sesame Place for her second birthday yesterday. It was so amazing. Seeing her meet Elmo and Abby and see the parade was the sweetest thing ever. I started crying happy tears which confused her. Thanks stupid pregnancy hormones.

Today we're in recovery mode. I just wanted to stay in bed all day. And I'm supposed to go to kettle bell/pilates tonight so that'll suck.

[alwayscheese]

I woke up at 7 and ate yogurt, went back to sleep till almost noon 😲 (I've been sleeping like crap and don't have anything that important today) I woke up feeling sooo much better. Basically no nausea, I don't even know what to do first! 😊

[sammysam]

I've been playing on the beach in the rain all morning. I'm celiac and there aren't a lot of food options up here for me unless I drive into town which I don't feel like doing...so lunch for me was popcorn and chips. Now I feel like crap.

[polson]

it's so gross and muggy here today! dd is teething and the pod company canceled our order for saturday😑at least they called my h to let us know, they would have gotten some serious pregnancy rage had they talked to me. they said our driveway wasn't big enough based on google maps or something and didn't even give us a chance to call the city to try and get a permit. luckily we found another company that could do it no problem. i made some salted toffee chocolate bars to help the situation.

[alwayscheese]

Eeeeeeeee! I have to pip I'm so excited. First purchase for this LO. I'd bought plenty before getting pregnant, but I just got this in the mail today and I'm awwweing over it. I actually agree with the opinion that the photoshoots with these outfits are ridic and they look old and scratchy. So, I do not plan on even wearing this on my kid, and will not take pictures of my kid in it. My plan is to take a picture of DH's and my turnout coats(not us in them) with this outfit(sans baby obviously) and write Baby K expected March 2018.

[cornpop]

That's so cute alwayscheese!

I had the best kettle bell/pilates workout last night. It's weird, but somethings like planks have actually been easier since I've gotten pregnant. Very odd.

While I was working out, my H took our daughter to a cafe and split a brownie with her. Super sweet, except he didn't bring me a brownie home! He said he didn't want to spoil my workout but seriously man, I'm growing a human! Give me a brownie!!

[cornpop]

Does anyone have any recommendations for apps to use for weekly belly bump pictures? I really want one that has stickers for "baby is the size of..." But I can't find one. I have an Android phone.

[sammysam]

Jul 29, 2017 8:10:06 GMT -6 cornpop said:

Does anyone have any recommendations for apps to use for weekly belly bump pictures? I really want one that has stickers for "baby is the size of..." But I can't find one. I have an Android phone.

I heard Photofy has it but you have to pay for the maternity countdown stickers. I also heard Ovia has it for free as part of their app. I haven't tried either so maybe someone else has better suggestions.

ETA: I don't think Ovia has it. I tried to find it on my app but couldn’t.

[mrsklm]

The insomnia has set in so that's fun! Coupled with general food aversion. I did manage to eat a good dinner last night when we went out with friend so that was good. And my friend all heard me order a Tito's and soda so that was awesome. DH had told the waitress when we first walked in that I was going to order it but to make it a soda only. So no one was any wiser.
I'm really struggling to think about this pregnancy past our 8 week appointment. Two weeks from tomorrow.
We also leave for our summer visit to DH's family in 2 1/2 weeks. I'm sure we'll end up telling them if everything is good at our appointment but it will end up being a lot overall just based on circumstance.