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Post by richaroo on Aug 6, 2017 8:13:28 GMT -6
We are going to a joint adoption/birthday party this afternoon. It's a pool party and the kids are excited to go swimming.
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Post by auri on Aug 6, 2017 21:07:48 GMT -6
I'm beat. I hosted a baby shower for my sister this afternoon, then went to my mils for dinner. The shower was a lot of fun...but I did have a few people asking when I was going to have another one. I just evaded answering by changing the subject. I didn't have anyone call me out, so I guess that's a win?
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Post by mrsklm on Aug 6, 2017 22:18:49 GMT -6
DH decided to paint our massive basement this weekend. He kept insisting that he didn't need/want me to help but I've spent my whole damn weekend painting. And it still needs another coat. He keeps saying he's worried that I'm overdoing it but then points out how it looks so much better where I rolled. Thanks hon...
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Post by polson on Aug 7, 2017 4:04:56 GMT -6
we spent the weekend cleaning the new place. our stuff should get here today, so it was nice not having anything in the way.
we ended up telling my aunt, and although i'm not sure my mom hadn't already told her, she seemed surprised and excited. i'm pretty sure my sil is suspicious at this point though. i'm just not great with spilling the beans, i feel like i'm awkward about it and i hate the attention.
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Post by alwayscheese on Aug 7, 2017 7:43:30 GMT -6
Y'all I just happy cried because an etsy seller sent "awww xo" for a good review I left her. I'm an emotional mess.
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Post by alwayscheese on Aug 7, 2017 7:50:42 GMT -6
Oh Ima aww my etsy purchase too! Double sided mugs for my sister and BIL. They'll be the only ones with new titles. (Both grandparents are already grandparents and all other siblings are already uncles/aunts)
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Aug 7, 2017 8:14:27 GMT -6
I know it's early to talk gear but I have an older uppababy vista that I like a lot but doesn't turn into a really usable double. I can still find the ride along boards on amazon - should I grab one before they go out of stock (no longer made ðŸ˜) or sell the whole thing and get something new? DD just turned two so I think we'll use a double stroller A LOT through fall 2018 but probably not much after that.
Fwiw we have the mesa car seat with two bases so my solution needs to be compatible with that or include plans for a new bucket seat/multiple bases.
ETA: we babywear a lot so two seats isn't a deal breaker but this whole thing is making me nervous.
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Post by alwayscheese on Aug 7, 2017 8:20:06 GMT -6
I know it's early to talk gear but I have an older uppababy vista that I like a lot but doesn't turn into a really usable double. I can still find the ride along boards on amazon - should I grab one before they go out of stock (no longer made ðŸ˜) or sell the whole thing and get something new? DD just turned two so I think we'll use a double stroller A LOT through fall 2018 but probably not much after that. Fwiw we have the mesa car seat with two bases so my solution needs to be compatible with that or include plans for a new bucket seat/multiple bases. ETA: we babywear a lot so two seats isn't a deal breaker but this whole thing is making me nervous. Ha. I already know what stroller and car seat we're buying lol. I'm buying the stroller from Craigslist, and am already planning for when we have a second lol. Though I haven't decided between what you said were the two options. Basically you are who I expect to be in 3.5 years. 😅
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Post by alwayscheese on Aug 7, 2017 8:23:39 GMT -6
I'm planning to go down to my sewing studio and try my hand at sewing maternity clothes! 😮 but first I need to take my vacuum down and clean it cause it's been a while and its full of beetles and spider webs. So I'm procrastinating.
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Post by calendula on Aug 7, 2017 9:36:26 GMT -6
A girlfriend who had her baby last year in April offered to lend me all her mat clothes! I'm so happy. I was dreading having to buy stuff, and this is the right size and the right season.
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Post by pearbear on Aug 7, 2017 12:23:02 GMT -6
That's awesome calendula, I am so jealous. I am pregnant at exactly the opposite time of year this go around (DS was born Sept14), so I am going to have nothing to wear this fall/winter.
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Post by sammysam on Aug 7, 2017 12:50:25 GMT -6
I have a January 14 baby so all my clothes are the right season. I hardly bought any first time around though so I might have to get a few new things. To be honest it'll be mostly leggings, tank tops and cardigans. I'll probably buy a few new fancy tops though. I'm a high school math teacher so I spend the day covered in chalk. Even at the best of times I don't wear clothes I love to work because inevitably they get ruined pretty quickly.
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Post by calendula on Aug 7, 2017 13:48:50 GMT -6
That's awesome calendula , I am so jealous. I am pregnant at exactly the opposite time of year this go around (DS was born Sept14), so I am going to have nothing to wear this fall/winter. I feel you! I was pregnant 6 years ago, so what I do have left is all really outdated. I mean, it was ugly then, but it definitely has not aged well, lol. I'm grateful to my friend for her generosity!
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Post by whatsit on Aug 7, 2017 14:02:40 GMT -6
Ya, I have an oct 15 baby so completely wrong season. I do have a lot of tank tops from being pregnant in summer so I'm planning to layer a lot of them with cardigans I already have.
Maternity clothes are so bloody expensive.
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Post by cornpop on Aug 7, 2017 14:53:47 GMT -6
I have a July baby but I didn't really need maternity clothes until June/July so everything I have is very summer-y and won't do except if layered.
This time I feel like I'm going to need maternity clothes like tomorrow so I already ordered some fall/winter things.
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Post by mrsklm on Aug 7, 2017 15:45:45 GMT -6
I have all seasons (January and June babies) but I know I will be investing in at least one more pair of Paige maternity jeans. I lived in mine last time and I'm not sure what condition they're in but they are a must have for me. Hopefully I have enough other basic tops that I can layer with sweaters/cardis and get through
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Post by whatsit on Aug 7, 2017 20:34:20 GMT -6
I was craving cake, and being lazy I made the next best thing... sugar cookie in a mug. That'll do.
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Post by auri on Aug 7, 2017 21:49:13 GMT -6
My moms neighbor made some baklava and brought it over tonight. It is so good!
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Post by cornpop on Aug 8, 2017 6:04:40 GMT -6
My moms neighbor made some baklava and brought it over tonight. It is so good! So jealous!! One of my coworkers brought in legit homemade baklava like a month ago and it was AMAZING.
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Aug 8, 2017 8:56:26 GMT -6
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Post by alwayscheese on Aug 8, 2017 15:12:28 GMT -6
Leaf 🌱 lol yes to most of those!! The following are the biggest ones for me. 2. All day sickness. Whoever named it morning sickness was not a pregnant woman. (So weird it's worst for me late evenings, DH was v confused) 14. Getting a sharp pain in your lower tummy any time you sneeze or cough – and then Googling if it's normal.(I didn't actually Google this specifically, couldn't decide if it was new) 17. The constant bloat. You have a bigger appetite but after making your way through half your normal portion size you feel like you’ve had four Christmas dinners in a row.(OMG at least four Christmas dinners. This is probably the worst thing so far) 25. Growing out of your bras and feeling like your boobs enter the room five minutes before the rest of your body does.(yep a whole bra size already. This is why I'm outgrowing clothes as much as my blump) 30. Reading up on birth stories and realising how surreal it is that it will be you soon.(started reading WTEWYE and sewing maternity clothes. So surreal)
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Post by clementine on Aug 8, 2017 15:31:48 GMT -6
Leaf 🌱 lol yes to most of those!! The following are the biggest ones for me. 2. All day sickness. Whoever named it morning sickness was not a pregnant woman. (So weird it's worst for me late evenings, DH was v confused) 14. Getting a sharp pain in your lower tummy any time you sneeze or cough – and then Googling if it's normal.(I didn't actually Google this specifically, couldn't decide if it was new) 17. The constant bloat. You have a bigger appetite but after making your way through half your normal portion size you feel like you’ve had four Christmas dinners in a row.(OMG at least four Christmas dinners. This is probably the worst thing so far) 25. Growing out of your bras and feeling like your boobs enter the room five minutes before the rest of your body does.(yep a whole bra size already. This is why I'm outgrowing clothes as much as my blump) 30. Reading up on birth stories and realising how surreal it is that it will be you soon.(started reading WTEWYE and sewing maternity clothes. So surreal) 100% YES to every one of these.
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Post by auri on Aug 8, 2017 17:39:16 GMT -6
So far I've had #19 the total exhaustion and #32 the heartburn when drinking water. I am also anxiously waiting for my 1st appointment, but I still have 4 weeks to go :/
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Post by jewel on Aug 9, 2017 13:38:44 GMT -6
We are back from the beach. I'm so tired and feel so sick but now there is no one but TV to help out with LO. Poor girl. I am still trying to get out and do 1 activity with her a day for sanity, but I just want to nap!!!
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Post by alwayscheese on Aug 10, 2017 5:14:24 GMT -6
jewel (and everyone else with a toddler) good luck and I admire what y'all can do. I don't know how I'd manage if I had a kid to take care of also
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Post by alwayscheese on Aug 10, 2017 5:15:09 GMT -6
I have completely forgotten how much I used to love coffee. So weird and it's making me sad.
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on Aug 10, 2017 7:20:39 GMT -6
I got a charley horse MOTN last night and I forgot how much those sucked last time😩 It feels ok this morning though because I jumped out of bed and stood on it while it was happening. Guess I need to up my water intake though.
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Post by richaroo on Aug 10, 2017 7:58:21 GMT -6
I got a charley horse MOTN last night and I forgot how much those sucked last time😩 It feels ok this morning though because I jumped out of bed and stood on it while it was happening. Guess I need to up my water intake though. A cup of Gatorade before bed helped me a lot with charley horses in my last pregnancy. Hopefully they don't happen too often, they suck.
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on Aug 10, 2017 8:45:27 GMT -6
I got a charley horse MOTN last night and I forgot how much those sucked last time😩 It feels ok this morning though because I jumped out of bed and stood on it while it was happening. Guess I need to up my water intake though. A cup of Gatorade before bed helped me a lot with charley horses in my last pregnancy. Hopefully they don't happen too often, they suck. Good tip! I'll pick some up at the store this weekend and give it a try.
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Post by sammysam on Aug 10, 2017 8:52:04 GMT -6
I got a charley horse MOTN last night and I forgot how much those sucked last time😩 It feels ok this morning though because I jumped out of bed and stood on it while it was happening. Guess I need to up my water intake though. Tonic water works wonders. It has quinine in it which helps to get rid of muscle cramps. My friend's dad is an orthopedic surgeon and he always recommends it when people are getting muscle cramps. It works really well if you don't mind the taste:)
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