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Post by Taitai on Aug 17, 2017 7:42:24 GMT -6
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Post by duskymonkey on Aug 17, 2017 7:47:42 GMT -6
Hah! I was just going to start this today. All the EST peeps are slacking! 😂
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Post by Taitai on Aug 17, 2017 7:47:58 GMT -6
Today felt like a Friday for some reason...but it wasn't ☹️
Had a good doctor's appointment and DS was being very cute running around chatting to himself all day long. He must have just gone through a developmental leap or something, because his vocabulary and sentences have made a marked improvement the past week. His favorite thing to say (in a high squeaky voice), "I don't even understand what's happening here!" He says this when he makes a "traffic jam" with his cars...or when he is looking for a book he can't find. It's too cute.
Baby is hanging low and enjoying kicking me in my bladder - so that's been fun. Other than that - DH and I are just trying to get over the colds DS gave us. DS is pretty much recovered, so I'm thinking it's only a few more days until H and I are back to normal too. 🤞🤞
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Post by duskymonkey on Aug 17, 2017 7:55:41 GMT -6
I feel like I've been posting and running the last couple weeks. Sorreh!
I was nervous yesterday but apart from not eating his lunch which I anticipated, DS did well on his first unofficial day of preschool so that was a relief. My mom and I had a nice bonding day too while hanging out in the vicinity just in case. I took her for a haircut, then we had coffee, the I took her to hobby lobby to get some embroidery floss then lunch for us right before fetching DS! Also I finally got to assembling my bday cake lol! So we'll be having that today. Yum!
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Post by duskymonkey on Aug 17, 2017 8:03:49 GMT -6
Taitai, oh no! Right after your DH being sick too. Hope you're all on the way to recover soon. Also I love love love listening to DS small squeaky voice these days too and look forward to hearing him over the monitor first thing in the morning but not the MOTN lol! I can actually have conversations with him now...it's pretty amazing. 😍
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Post by caitost21 on Aug 17, 2017 8:36:23 GMT -6
Nothing exciting over here. I have meetings back to back but at least one is bringing in lunch. I can't wait for my sandwich.
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Post by thatgirlrachel on Aug 17, 2017 9:13:10 GMT -6
Had a checkup for the baby this morning. That's really as exciting as it gets. Other than that, trying to keep from drowning in all of the work that keeps coming in. Someone send me some motivation! My mind is already trying to check-out for maternity leave.
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Post by duskymonkey on Aug 17, 2017 9:34:57 GMT -6
I am going to AW my cake! Simple, quick and not my best but it will taste good! I just updated my check in thread but I am all in the clear and can eat all the cake I want!....well not too much of it since I am still considered borderline so in moderation!  SaveSave |
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Post by curmudgeon on Aug 17, 2017 9:49:30 GMT -6
duskymonkey that sounds like a wonderful day! I really enjoy days like that with my mom. Also, your cake looks delicious!
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Post by rebeccabunch on Aug 17, 2017 11:15:28 GMT -6
Rama 's tag is just Rama now. Yay!
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Post by Rama on Aug 17, 2017 11:27:09 GMT -6
Rama 's tag is just Rama now. Yay! Done 100% purposefully.  |
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Post by Rama on Aug 17, 2017 11:31:04 GMT -6
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Post by blackmamba on Aug 17, 2017 11:42:24 GMT -6
duskymonkey, for some reason I can't see the cake on my computer or on tapa. I'm absurdly and irrationally anxious about this. I'll get over it. I'm sure it's gorgeous and I hope you're enjoying it! You deserve it!!!
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Post by Rama on Aug 17, 2017 12:11:35 GMT -6
duskymonkey , for some reason I can't see the cake on my computer or on tapa. I'm absurdly and irrationally anxious about this. I'll get over it. I'm sure it's gorgeous and I hope you're enjoying it! You deserve it!!! I cannot see the cake, either.  Just a grey "do not enter" looking symbol. |
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Post by chitownsully on Aug 17, 2017 13:10:52 GMT -6
DD had an eye doctor appointment today. She started to cross her eyes in the evenings so we went to get it checked out. Long story short, she needs glasses. My heart hurts today. I realize it could be so much worse but I'm still struggling.
I ate my feelings with my favorite cupcake place (right across the street from the eye doctor!) and Wendy's for lunch. I have no regrets... yet.
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Post by chitownsully on Aug 17, 2017 13:12:45 GMT -6
TMI but whatever.
DH and I are both working from home today and the cleaning crew just left. Guess who thought it was the perfect time to take his daily poop. WTF DH!? Do that BEFORE they clean my bathroom!
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Post by August Blooms on Aug 17, 2017 13:49:14 GMT -6
Had another growth ultrasound this morning H got to come , baby looked good but she was vague about the results, the last tech basically gave me the results right there. She did tell me that baby was head down on my cervix which explains a lot of the symptoms I've been having.
I'm getting slightly stressed out about when to transition DD to P/T daycare, when my IL's are going to arrive and how long they will stay, if my mom can switch her work days to help out in the beginning when I have DD home. I'm a planner and have anxiety and there are too many variables in this situation to plan for. H just wants me to go with the flow but I'm wanting to avoid another round of PPD/PPA, I know I have no control over that but I want to make sure I have a support system in place so I don't get so overwhelmed.
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Post by duskymonkey on Aug 17, 2017 14:13:48 GMT -6
duskymonkey , for some reason I can't see the cake on my computer or on tapa. I'm absurdly and irrationally anxious about this. I'll get over it. I'm sure it's gorgeous and I hope you're enjoying it! You deserve it!!! I cannot see the cake, either. Just a grey "do not enter" looking symbol. Gah! I hate google! I just figured out how to get to my photos from picasa which is defunct and also to load up my photos from my phone. Just edited. See if it works. I am wondering if I am thinking it works because I am signed into my account and it recognizes cookies or remembers my cache or something or rather. I am not a programmer. SaveSave |
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Post by caitost21 on Aug 17, 2017 14:14:15 GMT -6
chitownsully I'm glad you got a cupcake and DD is going to look beautiful in her new glasses! And MH does the same. I really wish I could banish MH and DS for a day after our cleaners come.
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Post by duskymonkey on Aug 17, 2017 14:17:40 GMT -6
chitownsully, aww... it's ok...I think little kids look so adobrable with glasses on! I too am waiting for the day that DS will be needing glasses - it's inevitable, both hubs and I have poor eyesight...mine is much worse than his. I am blind as a bat and cannot survive without my glasses/contacts.
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Post by blackmamba on Aug 17, 2017 14:18:32 GMT -6
August Blooms, hugs. I totally get the need to plan and the anxiety of the unknown. It sounds like you're taking all the right steps to make sure you have your support system. Have you spoken to anyone about how you're feeling? Depending on your relationships with your family, it might help to let them know how you're feeling and what you're anxious about. Hopefully they can help manage things down the road and help you to alleviate stress. If there are too many variables involved to secure support from family, would you be able to hire someone to help for a few days in the beginning? One of my friends was freaking out and her family lived far away and couldn't guarantee they'd be there when she needed them. They chipped in and got her a night nurse for the first few weeks and for her it was a life saver. I have another friend that reached out to her older child's daycare and was able to hire one of their part time people to come over for a few hours each day during the first few weeks to help out. Our families are far away and I'm stressing over the logistics of taking care of DS while we're in the hospital. I don't think I can afford to hire anyone right now, but I've been getting better about asking for help. I'm usually really hesitant to ask people for things- I don't want to be a burden, but some friends have kindly offered to watch DS if we're in a jam while waiting for our families to get here. I'm hoping we don't have to go that route, but I rest a little easier knowing it's a possibility.
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Post by blackmamba on Aug 17, 2017 14:20:41 GMT -6
chitownsully, I think there must be some secret bro code about pooping in a freshly cleaned bathroom. Happens EVERY TIME!
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Post by duskymonkey on Aug 17, 2017 14:31:23 GMT -6
August Blooms, totally 2nd what blackmamba, said. I am a big planner too and I have a bunch of variables that is making my head spin so I've just been ignoring it. Terrible. We're officially starting DS in pre-school next week to give him time to adjust to a new schedule before bubs arrive. That was something I could plan for.I still haven't figured out what what what is all going to happen during delivery because of my situation and there will be 3 hospitals involved and depending on when bubs decide to come, it could be any of those 3. My mom is here to watch DS but she has never had him an entire day and never had to put him to sleep or bath and I know she will be far too tired to deal with him all day long. Also I just realized my RCS is scheduled on DS' school day and I'll now need to figure out pick up time since I like hubs to be there with me...I may have to see now if my OB is willing to change the day or the time. Big hugs....these are big decisions and it isn't easy.
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Post by mkrupar on Aug 17, 2017 14:43:39 GMT -6
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Post by duskymonkey on Aug 17, 2017 14:48:57 GMT -6
mkrupar,  I know it's still sitting in the refrigerator! The torment! Waiting for hubs to get off work! Hopefully tonight I can have a skinny slice instead of the single bite I thought. I did lick the beaters and spatula yesterday so that helped 
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Post by Rama on Aug 17, 2017 15:43:36 GMT -6
I cannot see the cake, either. Just a grey "do not enter" looking symbol. Gah! I hate google! I just figured out how to get to my photos from picasa which is defunct and also to load up my photos from my phone. Just edited. See if it works. I am wondering if I am thinking it works because I am signed into my account and it recognizes cookies or remembers my cache or something or rather. I am not a programmer. SaveSaveI see it now! AND DAMN AM I HUNGRY FOR IT. |
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Post by blackmamba on Aug 17, 2017 17:00:33 GMT -6
I can see the cake and it's glorious! Everything I hoped for and then some!!! Now I want cake. Damn it.
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Post by danvers on Aug 17, 2017 18:01:51 GMT -6
duskymonkey, the cake looks delicious!! chitownsully, I bet she'll look adorable. Kids are so good about handling these kind of changes too.. and the earlier the better! I spend all day reminding one of my 4th graders to put her glasses on (she just got them at the end of the last year). My students who have had them awhile a) look adorable and b) are super responsible about wearing them, taking care of them, etc. August Blooms, my pre-baby anxiety is much higher this time around. I spoke with my OB about it Tuesday because I want people to be aware so post-baby when I'm living in a fog everyone else can be watching out for me. I'll just second everything blackmamba, said. The unknowns and planning Type-A stuff is hard.
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Post by danvers on Aug 17, 2017 18:15:22 GMT -6
DD had a rough day at daycare today: didn't nap or eat, and "lost an apple" for not listening. She was a hot, hot mess by bed but the minute she snuggled into me as we laid down before bed melted me into a puddle. If DD wasn't such a terrible bed-sharer I may have just stayed there all night.
Also, H has turned the house to almost arctic temperatures for me. I'm not handling this humidity-heat thing we are experiencing right now. Bless this man as there are still at quite a few weeks left in this pregnancy.
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Post by August Blooms on Aug 17, 2017 18:59:10 GMT -6
blackmamba duskymonkey danvers Thanks for the kind words. I'm not glad that you have to worry about similar things but I am happy to see I'm not the only one. I'm currently seeing a psychologist monthly (probably will add an extra appointment) and have appointments booked up to my due date. She really helps me keep my anxiety in check. I'm lucky in that we can afford daycare, my mom lives in the same town and my IL's plan on coming but it's the logistics of sorting it all out that has me anxious. My H knows all about my stressors and I found out when I got home from that he called his parents (without me asking!) and sorted everything out with them including setting expectations (normally he just makes assumptions that people will behave a certain way and is way more laid back than I am). His parents understand that they are not here on a vacation and said they will cook, clean and do whatever to support us. Which is a huge relief because I am the kind of person that has to have everything just right when I have people here and hate asking for help. So yeah, I feel silly for stressing because things usually work themselves out given the time, and dealing with anxiety is a bitch.
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Just a grey "do not enter" looking symbol.
I know it's still sitting in the refrigerator! The torment! Waiting for hubs to get off work! Hopefully tonight I can have a skinny slice instead of the single bite I thought. I did lick the beaters and spatula yesterday so that helped 
