Wednesday

[rebeccabunch]

Aug 23, 2017 9:40:48 GMT -6 riverraine said:

August Blooms and rebeccabunch, I'm officially joining you in PT land this weekend. We've got a 3 day weekend and then he's going to his backup daycare because his normal place is closed for summer break. I feel kind of bad about that, but it's really the only time we can do it before baby, so... hopefully the daycare teachers can drink wine at the end of the day since I can't.

You picked the right time then. What's his back up care? Is it a busy day care or something smaller?

Your DS is on the young end. Give it your all. Be consistent but if it's just not working don't be devastated. If it works you will be really happy it's done. If it's a bust, it will probably work if you pick it up again in a few months.

ETA someone on my other BMB emailed me an E version of Oh Crap. I should have reread this before we started w DS2. Anyway, she specifically says don't give up, don't think your kid is too young, don't let anyone tell you you're trying too early, your kid can do it blah blah blah. Looks like I gave you and TNT bad advice according to the book.

If you don't have a copy I can email this to you. You should read it and have it handy before your start if you don't hv it.

[rebeccabunch]

Aug 23, 2017 9:51:15 GMT -6 trinitrotoluene said:

I don't remember 8 more weeks seeming so long last time around. I'm half tempted to start potty training for something else to focus on, but we spend all day in the basement and all the bathrooms are upstairs. It's hard enough for me to get myself up them a million times a day. I don't think i can carry the 2 year old up them for multiple potty trips

This sounds awful. Too early.

[rebeccabunch]

Aug 23, 2017 13:23:58 GMT -6 CoachTsWife said:

I guess I'm the only one wanting time to slow down? I do not know where the time has gone and I cannot believe we're ~5-6 weeks out from being a family of 4....!! We're ready, I just can't believe it is so close.

This is exactly how I felt at the end of my pregnancy with DS2. I was excited but also like we don't need to rush this. Things are about to get really hard and I'll enjoy these last few weeks with just one kid to worry about!

Weird thing is this time, I'm super excited and want it to rush. Maybe the lesson here is it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be? I'm not sure.

[caitost21]

I guess I'm in the camp of time needs to slow down so I can get everything ready and checked off before he/she makes their entrance. I really hope I make it to at least the 27th.

I'm in a funk today. My mom lost the contract on her house and she really needs to sell it. It's too big for just her and the maintenance is ridiculous. I don't see her getting that good of an offer again either. MH then texts me saying he is mad and frustrated...I haven't responded. It has to do with something silly at work and I just don't care. Oh and I found out the hard way I'm already lactating. Thank god for sweaters.

[seventythree]

Aug 23, 2017 13:23:58 GMT -6 CoachTsWife said:

I guess I'm the only one wanting time to slow down? I do not know where the time has gone and I cannot believe we're ~5-6 weeks out from being a family of 4....!! We're ready, I just can't believe it is so close.

Nope, I'm on this bench with you! But we're ~5 weeks out as well, so maybe that's it. 

[seventythree]

I don't remember who had it last week, but this week was my turn for a Jury Duty summons. Reporting 7 days before my EDD. Hell no to that! Plus I'm not a citizen anyway, so

[duskymonkey]

Aug 23, 2017 13:25:39 GMT -6 gamergirl said:

Aug 23, 2017 13:23:58 GMT -6 CoachTsWife said:

I guess I'm the only one wanting time to slow down? I do not know where the time has gone and I cannot believe we're ~5-6 weeks out from being a family of 4....!! We're ready, I just can't believe it is so close.

+1

I'll join you... I haven't don't anything much to prep for bubs arrival. Renovations around the house isn't helping the situation.SaveSaveSaveSave

[duskymonkey]

Meh! DS finally went down for his nap today. He was toddlering hard after school today. I am thinking he's being overstim at school since he's usually just hanging out at home with me and my mom and when I was working just him and grandma. Also did not eat his lunch again in school - I am thinking he's also distracted with other kids. He's also been extra clingy to me the past week. Maybe he senses that bubs is about to disrupt his world? Anyways brought his lunch back and he wolfed it all down. What gives kid!!???

[danvers]

I'm in camp "speed up time". I think I'm just overwhelmed with school starting up and being this pregnant or who knows what. I have a lot of anxiety this pregnancy too so I'm ready for it to be October with a baby safe in my arms.

DD hurt her hand at daycare and has been a mess tonight wanting "ice ice" and not moving it. Nothing is swollen, she can move it, so I think it just hurts/bruised. I have no idea what else to do besides wait and watch. Evenings like today make me wish I could pour a stiff drink after she goes to bed.

[August Blooms]

riverraine Good luck! 3 day weekend should be good enough to get things going.

mommabakes Don't rush into it or feel like you have to have it done on a certain time line. I did it because we have a rediculous amount of transitions going on in DD's life right now and I didn't wasn't to wait on it.

CoachTsWife I want things to slow down, every week I hit that ticker change I think of all the things I haven't done with DD this summer. And plus I love summer weather when not pregnant.

gamergirl Only 6 weeks? Wow!
I guess I'm only 8 weeks away 😬

[cougarette]

I go back and forth on whether I want time to speed up or slow down. On the one hand, I'm so uncomfortable and ready for a "break" from work. On the other hand, it is easier to take care of the one and baby cougar 2.0 is so quiet and well behaved right now.

It's a dilemma.

[cythe]

I don't know what time camp I'm in. I think I'm in "anxious and slightly overwhelmed FTM so Idk" camp. Like, I'm ready to meet her but I'm also afraid of how my labor will go so, time can just do it's thing I guess.

[parma986]

Aug 23, 2017 9:16:40 GMT -6 rachydc said:

MH started a new job on Monday and got word that he needs to be in France for a week in Sept. I'll be 35 weeks. The thought of wrangling my monster 2 yo all week alone is already too much to think about. I have to block it out. I knew he had to travel, but was hoping they could hold it off until after baby was born

I feel your pain- MH has been gone this week and dealing with my 2 yo alone has been challenging. We are in a bit of a routine now but she has been hysterical at bedtime which is so fun. He is totally letting me sleep in on Saturday, no debate!

[thatgirlrachel]

I'd definitely prefer if time sped up. I know it's easier with just one outside baby but I'm so ready to meet this little man. And full disclosure, I'm really over being pregnant too. There's a 99% chance this is our last so I should probably try to "savor" this pregnancy more. But fat + summer + wild toddler = one tired momma. I'm just ready to meet our new babe and become a family of four.

[seventythree]

OH MY GOD. My neighbour, who has definitely waved to me and seen me walking with the dog and toddler this summer, said she had no idea I was expecting again. I AM 35 WEEKS PREGNANT. PLUS WE BOUGHT A FREAKING MINIVAN. To add insult to injury, this is the second time in 3 weeks a neighbour has made that comment. I mean...I definitely have weight to lose, but do people think I'm really this fucking fat? Awesome.

[bubblefan]

Aug 23, 2017 18:04:37 GMT -6 thatgirlrachel said:

I'd definitely prefer if time sped up. I know it's easier with just one outside baby but I'm so ready to meet this little man. And full disclosure, I'm really over being pregnant too. There's a 99% chance this is our last so I should probably try to "savor" this pregnancy more. But fat + summer + wild toddler = one tired momma. I'm just ready to meet our new babe and become a family of four.

+1 to all of this but we are split on trying for a third in a few years.

[rebeccabunch]

Aug 23, 2017 15:04:37 GMT -6 caitost21 said:

I guess I'm in the camp of time needs to slow down so I can get everything ready and checked off before he/she makes their entrance. I really hope I make it to at least the 27th.

I'm in a funk today. My mom lost the contract on her house and she really needs to sell it. It's too big for just her and the maintenance is ridiculous. I don't see her getting that good of an offer again either. MH then texts me saying he is mad and frustrated...I haven't responded. It has to do with something silly at work and I just don't care. Oh and I found out the hard way I'm already lactating. Thank god for sweaters.

I'm sorry, that sucks for your mom.

I've never leaked until after delivery but I swear I'm already getting random let down feelings

[rebeccabunch]

I'm really excited for when you guys start getting to 35 and 35 ( 35 weeks left aka 35 days left).

Once this happens I feel like it's so close.

[racegurl87]

I don't know which camp I'm in... we have nothing ready for him. I haven't washed anything because I have nowhere to put it all once it's clean (dresser should be here soon hopefully). We still have to move furniture out of the office (which is being turned into his room) and pick up all his furniture from BBB. But I'm ready to not be pregnant and be dealing with all the vag pain I have. Volleyball starts next week and I know time will fly once school starts after Labor Day. 9 weeks or less (please less) left.

[cougarette]

seventythree while I do think most people suck, maybe they just aren't observant? Or they're assholes.

I'm sure you look great! (I just double checked our hdbd thread to be able to say definitively, but I'm 99.9% sure it's true).

[CoachTsWife]

rebeccabunch I had let down sensations for a lot of first and second tri. I haven't had any for a while though.

Also, I hit 35 and 35 Sunday...........

[mkrupar]

seventythree I visited former coworkers last week (or maybe the week before), and my old boss said to me, "you don't even look pregnant!" I know she was saying it because she's always saying super nice things when she sees me, but I'm in my third trimester, if I don't "look pregnant", then I just look fat, and that's not really a compliment either.

I just laughed and told her, "well I certainly feel pregnant!" I can't be mad at her. She has a good heart, but sometimes people don't think about what they're saying.

[mkrupar]

In terms of time, I personally feel like I'm in perpetual limbo. There are still so many unknowns about when I could be made to deliver, that I can't even really think about how many weeks I have left. It could be a week, or it could be 6 weeks (RCS, won't go past 39 weeks).

As it is, we're still staying with my dad, and I doubt we'll be moved in to the new house when baby arrives. All our stuff will be there, but not set up because of painting and floor refinishing.

I only have clothes for the little one right now. We packed everything up in the PakRat, and I couldn't begin to tell you where everything is (that was kind of dumb on our part). I'll probably need to run to BRU to grab some essentials, but I'm trying not to stress. We have everything we need, it's just....not accessible at the moment.

[trinitrotoluene]

I guess i shouldn't be wishing away the time i have left. We still need to paint the baby's room and buy him a dresser so i can clean up his room. I'm just so uncomfortable at this point and feeling low energy and guilty that i can't do all the stuff with DS that i want to because walking around makes my hips and vagina hurt almost unbearably if i walk more than the average store trip.

[blackmamba]

@seentythree sorry about the jury duty. I'm the one that got the notice last week, but yesterday I got the letter that said I am excused. YAY!