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Post by grumpycat on Sept 11, 2017 13:00:54 GMT -6
quinn, bazi, the kids are young (preschool age, and you are right -- totally not a conversation topic for a 3 year old), but she's also the one who posted about how sad she is that her kids are in preschool 2 mornings a week and is SO upset that she's going to miss EVERY single moment. I'd love to send that quote to her, but I'm hesitant to rock the boat and would likely unpack all of the obnoxious sanctimommy shit she's said over the years. I really suspect that there is some untreated postpartum leftovers going on or an attachment disorder (on her side, not her kids' side) but I'm trying really hard not to social work friends/family members anymore lol.
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Post by quinn on Sept 11, 2017 13:07:13 GMT -6
quinn, bazi, the kids are young (preschool age, and you are right -- totally not a conversation topic for a 3 year old), but she's also the one who posted about how sad she is that her kids are in preschool 2 mornings a week and is SO upset that she's going to miss EVERY single moment. I'd love to send that quote to her, but I'm hesitant to rock the boat and would likely unpack all of the obnoxious sanctimommy shit she's said over the years. I really suspect that there is some untreated postpartum leftovers going on or an attachment disorder (on her side, not her kids' side) but I'm trying really hard not to social work friends/family members anymore lol. that's probably why I don't have many mommy friends, cause I find it hard for me to bite my tongue 😂 I'm all about not hiding shit from kids. Even speaking with them about things at a young age just done appropriately.
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Post by grumpycat on Sept 11, 2017 13:14:53 GMT -6
quinn, I'm not going to hide shit either. I think it's really unhealthy. DS is only 2.5 so we haven't had any conversations about intense stuff, but I'm sure they will happen sooner than expected. Children are much more intelligent and aware than we often give them credit for. Talking about death and tragedy is never easy but essential to learning, coping, and growing (for children AND adults).
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Post by bazi on Sept 11, 2017 13:20:43 GMT -6
quinn, bazi, the kids are young (preschool age, and you are right -- totally not a conversation topic for a 3 year old), but she's also the one who posted about how sad she is that her kids are in preschool 2 mornings a week and is SO upset that she's going to miss EVERY single moment. I'd love to send that quote to her, but I'm hesitant to rock the boat and would likely unpack all of the obnoxious sanctimommy shit she's said over the years. I really suspect that there is some untreated postpartum leftovers going on or an attachment disorder (on her side, not her kids' side) but I'm trying really hard not to social work friends/family members anymore lol. My eyes just rolled into the back of my head.
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Post by clucky on Sept 11, 2017 13:23:28 GMT -6
beefinch, me too, but I usually don't see it until Wednesday. thatgolfb my OB gave me an RX too. CVS hates me because I don't always fill rxs and this one is no different. I need it in the middle of the night, but then I don't have it and forget by morning. Vicious cycle and I have loads of pillows. But last night was rough, so if that happens again, I'm picking it up. I'm having a "do I suck as a person day". I'm going to have a shower, pick up my boys and sit outside for a bit to see if that helps.
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Post by bazi on Sept 11, 2017 13:25:18 GMT -6
roloma I am moving our convo into the appropriate Randoms thread. 😀 Testing is still going fine...nothing outside of normal range. I'm now into testing the limits...so totally eating a piece of pizza last night in the name of science. I'm not mindlessly stuffing my face, but I haven't really made many changes. I had a doc appt today and she did say that it's possible I was just having an off day or my body didn't react well to so much sugar since it's way beyond my normal intake. But I have no interest in taking the three hour again, so I guess I will just keep testing.
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Post by grumpycat on Sept 11, 2017 13:32:31 GMT -6
quinn , bazi , the kids are young (preschool age, and you are right -- totally not a conversation topic for a 3 year old), but she's also the one who posted about how sad she is that her kids are in preschool 2 mornings a week and is SO upset that she's going to miss EVERY single moment. I'd love to send that quote to her, but I'm hesitant to rock the boat and would likely unpack all of the obnoxious sanctimommy shit she's said over the years. I really suspect that there is some untreated postpartum leftovers going on or an attachment disorder (on her side, not her kids' side) but I'm trying really hard not to social work friends/family members anymore lol. My eyes just rolled into the back of my head. Yea ... I struggle some days. I try to just remind myself "not my kids, not my kids and not my marriage, not my marriage." And vent to DH about it lol. The "I can't imagine leaving my special angel to go to work etc etc" comments bug the crap out of me (and yes, she's posted them ON my photos or posts about being a working mom). Like 1. many women WANT to work (myself included) and 2. many women HAVE to work (myself included) for their family to afford food/shelter/clothing, etc.
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Post by peggels24 on Sept 11, 2017 13:33:34 GMT -6
AnnPerkins, You do not sound like a brat at all. ((hugs))
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Post by roloma on Sept 11, 2017 13:35:56 GMT -6
roloma I am moving our convo into the appropriate Randoms thread. 😀 Testing is still going fine...nothing outside of normal range. I'm now into testing the limits...so totally eating a piece of pizza last night in the name of science. I'm not mindlessly stuffing my face, but I haven't really made many changes. I had a doc appt today and she did say that it's possible I was just having an off day or my body didn't react well to so much sugar since it's way beyond my normal intake. But I have no interest in taking the three hour again, so I guess I will just keep testing. I ate PF Chang's yesterday...you know, for science as well. It turned out to be one of my lowest numbers so far. I was cautious about what I ate but didn't really deprive myself of anything. I would have rather shoved my face down in some fried rice but settled for brown rice and some (delicious) beef and broccoli. I don't have any intention of taking the 3 hour again either. It was bad enough once. I might see if my numbers continue staying well below normal if my doctor would let me maybe drop one of the testings a day, assuming I agree to watch what I eat still. Testing 4 times a day is annoying. I will be cautious but also not totally limit myself. I think my main issue is portion control, not food choices so I am trying to stick with that. At least with tracking what I am eating, if I make a big mistake I can easily correct it. I figure a couple high numbers here and there aren't the end of the world as long as I fix it. Good to hear it is going well for you. I hope that pizza was fine, because I am about to test that coming up soon too. At least if I go for thin crust it will be better, right??
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Post by doxiemama on Sept 11, 2017 13:40:13 GMT -6
bazi and roloma, I'm glad you both are able to push the limits some with your foods!
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Post by blabbermouth on Sept 11, 2017 13:46:15 GMT -6
Lots of sympathy for those who need it! 8 weeks sounds so soon and yet so far, right? I'm having a good day today, although I didn't have a great night's sleep. Woke up in the middle of the night thinking about the hospital tour we did last night! It made it feel so real, not nerve wracking, just definitely solidified my idea of wanting to spend the least amount of time there possible. My MW said she's good with me labouring at home as long as possible, and happy to discharge me ASAP once everything checks out. We're about ten minutes away from the hospital with the exception of the hours of 4-6pm.
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Post by bazi on Sept 11, 2017 13:53:25 GMT -6
roloma I laughed after that test. It was 97. Be sure to get lots of meat toppings...gotta have protein!
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Post by grumpycat on Sept 11, 2017 14:39:26 GMT -6
clucky, I hope some outdoor time helps. Green space can be so refreshing and calming.
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Post by AnnPerkins on Sept 11, 2017 14:52:31 GMT -6
I bought hospital bag supplies today. I've never actually packed one before. It has always been a "grab whatever as we rush out the door" situation. But I've been a big ball of crazy and it seemed like it would help. I just realized the giant pads I grabbed don't have wings, which is probably a huge mistake. They are extra long, though. #glamorousconversations
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Post by peggels24 on Sept 11, 2017 14:52:31 GMT -6
All I can think about is sleep. It's been so hard to get a good night's sleep recently - I'm up either because I'm uncomfortable and then I have to pee or I have to pee and then I'm uncomfortable. I went to bed at 9:30 last night and was still exhausted this morning (I normally go to bed at 11).
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Post by peggels24 on Sept 11, 2017 14:53:44 GMT -6
I bought hospital bag supplies today. I've never actually packed one before, it has always been a "grab whatever as we rush out the door" situation, but I've been a big ball of crazy and it seemed like it would help. I just realized the giant pads I grabbed don't have wings, which is probably a huge mistake. They are extra long, though. #glamorousconversations I hate wings - I think I am the only one in the universe but I absolutely hate them. Last time I wound up using CVS brand overnight maxis because they were the only ones that I could find without wings. And I'm all about the extra long.
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Post by grumpycat on Sept 11, 2017 14:55:31 GMT -6
All I can think about is sleep. It's been so hard to get a good night's sleep recently - I'm up either because I'm uncomfortable and then I have to pee or I have to pee and then I'm uncomfortable. I went to bed at 9:30 last night and was still exhausted this morning (I normally go to bed at 11). My aunt asked how I was sleeping and I just laughed. Ain't nobody sleeping well in 3rd tri. Her eyes visibly widened when I told her that I'm up to pee 4-5 times/night. I too am in the exhausted, have to pee, uncomfortable club.
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Post by peggels24 on Sept 11, 2017 14:56:26 GMT -6
All I can think about is sleep. It's been so hard to get a good night's sleep recently - I'm up either because I'm uncomfortable and then I have to pee or I have to pee and then I'm uncomfortable. I went to bed at 9:30 last night and was still exhausted this morning (I normally go to bed at 11). My aunt asked how I was sleeping and I just laughed. Ain't nobody sleeping well in 3rd tri. Her eyes visibly widened when I told her that I'm up to pee 4-5 times/night. I too am in the exhausted, have to pee, uncomfortable club. My OB who is all about suggesting drugs this pregnancy (he wasn't like this at all last time), suggested benedryl or unisom but I'm not there yet.
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Post by AnnPerkins on Sept 11, 2017 14:56:40 GMT -6
I bought hospital bag supplies today. I've never actually packed one before, it has always been a "grab whatever as we rush out the door" situation, but I've been a big ball of crazy and it seemed like it would help. I just realized the giant pads I grabbed don't have wings, which is probably a huge mistake. They are extra long, though. #glamorousconversations I hate wings - I think I am the only one in the universe but I absolutely hate them. Last time I wound up using CVS brand overnight maxis because they were the only ones that I could find without wings. And I'm all about the extra long. I think I hate them, too. I just can't remember if they were beneficial. The last time I wore pads was probably after DS was born, tampons 4 lyfe.
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Post by misskilljoy on Sept 11, 2017 15:10:15 GMT -6
All I can think about is sleep. It's been so hard to get a good night's sleep recently - I'm up either because I'm uncomfortable and then I have to pee or I have to pee and then I'm uncomfortable. I went to bed at 9:30 last night and was still exhausted this morning (I normally go to bed at 11). My aunt asked how I was sleeping and I just laughed. Ain't nobody sleeping well in 3rd tri. Her eyes visibly widened when I told her that I'm up to pee 4-5 times/night. I too am in the exhausted, have to pee, uncomfortable club. *raises hand* I feel bad even saying it but other than waking up with numb forearms and cramping legs, my actual sleeping is pretty solid.
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Post by beefinch on Sept 11, 2017 15:11:19 GMT -6
I'm a pad girl, always have been. I like the wings as it feels like it's been secured in place lol. I'm actually looking forward to having periods after DD. With DS I was so paranoid about catching right away after he was born I got the implant in literally within weeks, and it didn't give me any periods until I got it taken out a year ago this month, and then I had 2 periods and then fell with DD, it took me 4 months to ovulate after getting the implant out.
And prior to DS, I had the implant in for 3 years, taken out because time was due on it and we just had the attitude "if it happens it happens" .... it happened right away lol. So I haven't had like a proper break from contraception in 6 years or so. We are going to use condoms and tracking ovulation (to avoid) until we want to try for #3 which will be a good 3.5 years. But I think my body deserves that break to be honest
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Post by quinn on Sept 11, 2017 15:18:20 GMT -6
I bought hospital bag supplies today. I've never actually packed one before. It has always been a "grab whatever as we rush out the door" situation. But I've been a big ball of crazy and it seemed like it would help. I just realized the giant pads I grabbed don't have wings, which is probably a huge mistake. They are extra long, though. #glamorousconversations that makes it so much more real having a bag ready! If you use the pads with the mesh undies or really secure panties I'm sure it won't make a difference. NOT looking forward to the bleeding after and not being able to wear tampons.
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Post by clucky on Sept 11, 2017 16:22:21 GMT -6
roloma I am moving our convo into the appropriate Randoms thread. 😀 Testing is still going fine...nothing outside of normal range. I'm now into testing the limits...so totally eating a piece of pizza last night in the name of science. I'm not mindlessly stuffing my face, but I haven't really made many changes. I had a doc appt today and she did say that it's possible I was just having an off day or my body didn't react well to so much sugar since it's way beyond my normal intake. But I have no interest in taking the three hour again, so I guess I will just keep testing. I ate PF Chang's yesterday...you know, for science as well. It turned out to be one of my lowest numbers so far. I was cautious about what I ate but didn't really deprive myself of anything. I would have rather shoved my face down in some fried rice but settled for brown rice and some (delicious) beef and broccoli. I don't have any intention of taking the 3 hour again either. It was bad enough once. I might see if my numbers continue staying well below normal if my doctor would let me maybe drop one of the testings a day, assuming I agree to watch what I eat still. Testing 4 times a day is annoying. I will be cautious but also not totally limit myself. I think my main issue is portion control, not food choices so I am trying to stick with that. At least with tracking what I am eating, if I make a big mistake I can easily correct it. I figure a couple high numbers here and there aren't the end of the world as long as I fix it. Good to hear it is going well for you. I hope that pizza was fine, because I am about to test that coming up soon too. At least if I go for thin crust it will be better, right?? DS1 was on an only eating pizza kick, so once a week we would get a pizza from Costco. I could eat 2 pieces as long as I didn't eat the crust of the 2nd. Portion control was my biggest part too. I would literally have vanilla ice cream out of a 1c measuring cup and like 8 M&Ms if "needed" or sometimes with a spoon full of peanut butter.
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Post by clucky on Sept 11, 2017 16:30:21 GMT -6
peggels24 +1 to not liking wings. If the longest I can find have wings, I just let the hang down on the sides. Especially with the mesh undies from the hospital- which I have a stash of here from the boys. I ask for more before we go from the hospital it is glorious have them be so extremely long. Thanks grumpycat, just in a funk today that I can't seem to shake. Tomorrow I'm checking out a MOPS group, so maybe that will help. Get out, talk to and be around some other mommas. Edit: why I quote (fix tag)
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Post by snuff9861 on Sept 11, 2017 17:49:17 GMT -6
FFMC: I use reusable post partum pads. They're so soft, like a little cloud hug for my vag. I also very rarely get up to pee in the middle of the night but I pee eleventy thousand times during the day,
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Post by laurensc927 on Sept 11, 2017 19:32:35 GMT -6
I can make it mostly through the night without having to pee. Usually till about 4 am sometimes till 6 when I'm getting up anyway. However, I am having vag sensitivity issues. Like it's legit swollen. If this isn't a normal 3rd tri symptom my only guess is my underwear was rubbing wrong when I walked the dogs and I didn't notice. And of course I need 500 more steps for the challenge I'm in. Ugh How's that for glamorous AnnPerkins lol
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Post by grumpycat on Sept 11, 2017 19:54:24 GMT -6
Damn it. One of my asshole cats just chased a centipede looking bug into my family room right under the heavy coffee table. Why can't he just kill these things instead of playing with it?! He is useless.
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Post by pootsen on Sept 11, 2017 20:02:28 GMT -6
Damn it. One of my asshole cats just chased a centipede looking bug into my family room right under the heavy coffee table. Why can't he just kill these things instead of playing with it?! He is useless. My cats just stare at bugs.
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Post by grumpycat on Sept 11, 2017 20:04:18 GMT -6
Damn it. One of my asshole cats just chased a centipede looking bug into my family room right under the heavy coffee table. Why can't he just kill these things instead of playing with it?! He is useless. My cats just stare at bugs. The other cat stares and runs away lol. Lazy lazy cats.
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Post by laurensc927 on Sept 11, 2017 20:27:06 GMT -6
Damn it. One of my asshole cats just chased a centipede looking bug into my family room right under the heavy coffee table. Why can't he just kill these things instead of playing with it?! He is useless. My dogs will try to eat the dust bunnies but only after I've swiffered them into a pile lol
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