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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 7:54:07 GMT -6
I am having a terrible pain right around my belly button this morning. Google tells me it is normal, but still ouch! Nothing fun planned for today, just working. What's up with everyone else?
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Post by aprilz81 on Nov 7, 2017 8:08:55 GMT -6
Yesterday was a busy day at work and I'm hoping today won't be so bad. We are going to an NHL game tonight and I need to go vote before I head downtown for the game. I also need to pick up some cash to pay for parking while I'm out.
Otherwise everything is still about our remodel. The tile grout is going in today and tomorrow our quartz countertops are being installed! It will still be 2-3 weeks until we are done but we are in the home stretch!
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Post by amesie on Nov 7, 2017 8:19:58 GMT -6
No big plans today. Dd is finally feeling better but now I have the cold and am tired and don’t want to do anything.
Also, LO is being absurdly busy in my uterus right now and it’s making me queasy.
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Post by ajetter on Nov 7, 2017 8:45:48 GMT -6
My children haven’t adjusted to the time change. I love my kids but I don’t like them at 5am. DH is coming home from being gone for 6 days. He’s been trying to butter me up with ‘you’re so beautiful I miss you so much etc etc’ but reality is sir you walk through that door tonight, the kids are all yours, and I’m going to bed. Lol.
I’m just incredibly tired and hormonal today and my house is one giant to-do list. I’m a whiner.
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Post by tiffrobot on Nov 7, 2017 9:05:19 GMT -6
Morning! I have a couple friends coming over for coffee while our 4 year olds are at preschool this morning. So one or two little people DD's age and maybe a couple babies ☺️She was pretty excited when I told her she had some friends coming over today.
DS starts hockey this afternoon! I am sooo excited to see him all geared up! It's his first year trying it out.
So we've got a chicken in the crock pot for easy meals the rest of the week!
Also I'm 30 weeks today which makes me really excited, it really feels like the last big stretch now! (Hopefully big yet anyway, since DS was born at 33)
Happy Tuesday!
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Post by sunfrogger on Nov 7, 2017 10:05:41 GMT -6
Hi! My interview was pushed by 2 days. I'm sad. But it'll give me a little more time to prepare!
I have 0 motivation at work. None. Nada. But tons of work. Glug.
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Post by pippiann on Nov 7, 2017 10:54:22 GMT -6
Good morning, I have already dropped M off at school and now I am having breakfast. I need to find some motivation to start cleaning up my house. I have 2 hours to get shit done before I go see L. 5 more minutes of playing on my phone and then I’ll get my butt moving.
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Post by amesie on Nov 7, 2017 10:54:29 GMT -6
What pump have you all decided on? We discussed this a while back, but I’m finally getting the ball rolling with getting one and just got approved for my jnsuarance. I have the medella PISA which I was meh about, but I’ve heard such amazing things about the spectra!! I have a gazilllion parts for the medella and would really like to reuse them if possible. I don’t want to have to buy everything new for the spectra. Agh decisions decisions!!
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Post by sarahh on Nov 7, 2017 11:18:01 GMT -6
What pump have you all decided on? We discussed this a while back, but I’m finally getting the ball rolling with getting one and just got approved for my jnsuarance. I have the medella PISA which I was meh about, but I’ve heard such amazing things about the spectra!! I have a gazilllion parts for the medella and would really like to reuse them if possible. I don’t want to have to buy everything new for the spectra. Agh decisions decisions!! I also got the PISA last time and ended up renting one from the hospital because the PISA didn't work for me. This time I got the Spectra. I got it about a month ago and still haven't opened the box so I am not sure what all I will need to buy for it.
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Post by jessijean on Nov 7, 2017 11:31:06 GMT -6
aprilz81 what game you going to? We used to go to at least one NHL game a year but then DS came along and we are 4 hours from the closest team (Wild) so that has put a damper on that. Have fun! amesie I ordered another Medela PISA because it worked so well for me last time (I EPed for 11.5 months). I am kicking myself for not trying to Spectra but, like you, I have extra parts for the PISA that I'd like to reuse. I just got out of class. Man is it nice when I have a guest speaker and can just sit and relax. LO was going crazy and my tummy was just a bouncing. I was trying hard not to laugh. Just have a few things to do grading wise before I go get DS. I posted in the other thread that DH finally agreed on a name last night. He asked me why I continued to refer to him as "baby" since we picked out a name. We are keeping the name secret so referring to him as baby instead of Kaleb just makes sure I won't slip up around family. Ahhh my boy has a name!!!
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Post by aprilz81 on Nov 7, 2017 11:43:07 GMT -6
aprilz81 what game you going to? We used to go to at least one NHL game a year but then DS came along and we are 4 hours from the closest team (Wild) so that has put a damper on that. Have fun! Columbus Bluejackets, we have the "good Foligno". lol We are about 20 minute from the arena and got to about 6-8 games a year. We buy a 6 game package and spread them out and try to get about one each month. We sometimes pick up an extra game or two if friends want to go or we make the playoffs.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 11:45:42 GMT -6
What pump have you all decided on? We discussed this a while back, but I’m finally getting the ball rolling with getting one and just got approved for my jnsuarance. I have the medella PISA which I was meh about, but I’ve heard such amazing things about the spectra!! I have a gazilllion parts for the medella and would really like to reuse them if possible. I don’t want to have to buy everything new for the spectra. Agh decisions decisions!! I got the Spectra the second time around. I didn't respond well to the pump either time but the Spectra was definitely more comfortable. My friend that EPed had a hack for using Medela parts with the Spectra pump, I can share below:
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Post by maddisonrose on Nov 7, 2017 12:02:08 GMT -6
ajetter you deserve the rest of the week off! 6 days solo during a time change sounds rough, glad you survived and your H is home tonigt! Ive been super MIA these past two weeks. I had my external audit at work last night and its finallllllly done, and I passed yay! Good for another three years thankfully. Just got back from my GD appointment this morning, they want me to lower my insulin again as I keep getting low blood sugar at the exact same time everyday and my numbers are good anyways. Also going to try a new workout routine tonight at the gym since I got cleared to be off bedrest. Does anyone have any activity ideas for extremely active/energetic boys that don't involve going outside in 0 degree weather to dig dirt??? Winter time is the worst when we spend the majority of our time outside trying to burn D's extra energy. He's been getting a lot more screen time these evenings just for something to keep him occupied, but I would like to try and figure out some other indoor activities for him too
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Post by benandjerrys on Nov 7, 2017 12:09:17 GMT -6
I just ordered the spectra this morning! I had the Medela last time and it was fine but I'm excited for the spectra because I heard such great things. I will do that hack for my Medela parts.
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Post by benandjerrys on Nov 7, 2017 12:16:47 GMT -6
ajetter you deserve the rest of the week off! 6 days solo during a time change sounds rough, glad you survived and your H is home tonigt! Ive been super MIA these past two weeks. I had my external audit at work last night and its finallllllly done, and I passed yay! Good for another three years thankfully. Just got back from my GD appointment this morning, they want me to lower my insulin again as I keep getting low blood sugar at the exact same time everyday and my numbers are good anyways. Also going to try a new workout routine tonight at the gym since I got cleared to be off bedrest. Does anyone have any activity ideas for extremely active/energetic boys that don't involve going outside in 0 degree weather to dig dirt??? Winter time is the worst when we spend the majority of our time outside trying to burn D's extra energy. He's been getting a lot more screen time these evenings just for something to keep him occupied, but I would like to try and figure out some other indoor activities for him too I forget how old he is, but my 2.5 yr old is big into gross motor. She has an indoor trampoline, an indoor slide, a pikler triangle and the gonge balance beam. Next I want to get the gonge hilltops.
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Post by flippinchica on Nov 7, 2017 12:18:42 GMT -6
maddisonrose I think I'm going to make DS a sensory bin with dried rice or beans so he can play with his digger and loader.
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Post by flippinchica on Nov 7, 2017 12:19:26 GMT -6
I just ordered the spectra this morning! I had the Medela last time and it was fine but I'm excited for the spectra because I heard such great things. I will do that hack for my Medela parts. I think I'm going to do the same. I need to get on ordering soon.
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Post by tiffrobot on Nov 7, 2017 12:21:28 GMT -6
maddisonrose literally my weekend, no matter the weather the digging and farming never ends!! 😂 But yes it is tougher this winter and my kids aren't getting as much snow time as they usually do because omg it's so much work getting them both dressed while huffing and puffing over a 30 week belly lol. Lots of play doh and colouring and play time and screen time so far for both my kids. DS is old enough for preschool and gymnastics and hockey at least this year so that keeps him pretty busy too but DD I probably need to get more creative for too. Poof ETA DD is obsessed with bathing right now so that fills up a lot of our evenings, at least she can get some fun water play in. The times H takes DS to gymnastics sometimes we spend the whole time in the bathroom haha.
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Post by amesie on Nov 7, 2017 12:24:24 GMT -6
Alright spectra it is!! Thanks for the input ladies
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Post by tiffrobot on Nov 7, 2017 12:26:31 GMT -6
benandjerrys I've always thought about getting an indoor trampoline, I should keep my eyes open, that's a good idea thanks!
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Post by easternshoregirl on Nov 7, 2017 12:33:10 GMT -6
maddisonrose, I second the indoor trampoline that someone already mentioned for indoor play! We also do hide and seek with E (who turned 2 in Aug) throughout the house to get him some extra movement when we can't go outside as much. Restrict his calorie intake so he has less energy. OK, not that last one. When I looked up comparisons of the PISA and the Spectra, it said that the Spectra takes longer and the first time, I would spend up to 2 hours of a work day hooked up to the PISA so I can't risk it taking more time! I think it was due to using the letdown button repeatedly....although I would think you would have to be able to repeat multiple letdowns with the Spectra somehow, right?! So I ordered another PISA. I have a TON of bottles for it that I got from a friend and other gear that goes with it too. Geez, just talking about pumping makes me dread it. I'm hoping for better supply this time. I spent so much of my mat. leave pumping, ugh.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Nov 7, 2017 12:35:56 GMT -6
DH finally felt the baby last night! He's been talking directly to her some more too lately, which is cute.
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Post by pippiann on Nov 7, 2017 12:49:26 GMT -6
amesie & peachesncream I am literally pumping double with the spectra. I just hook the medela hoses to the spectra, it works. ETA: I love the spectra & it’s cute. Literally pumping as we speak!
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Post by pippiann on Nov 7, 2017 12:55:38 GMT -6
Pros to the spectra: quite, timer & nightlight! Cons actual spectra parts are $$$ but I figured out a way to use all medela parts.
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Post by ajetter on Nov 7, 2017 12:59:40 GMT -6
maddisonrose my parents live in town so they have helped me a fair amount, I shouldn’t complain too much. But every bedtime and every morning for those days on my own plus the time change, yeah, I’m tired. We have a small bounce house that is fairly easy to set up. It fits in an area in our basement. I think right now Target has a 25% off one item coupon that you could use to get something bigger.
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Post by hiimjamie on Nov 7, 2017 13:28:32 GMT -6
tiffrobot omg that pic made me do a doubly take. For a second it looked like blue sky with clouds and not snow. WTH brain?! 😂
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Post by hiimjamie on Nov 7, 2017 13:31:58 GMT -6
Hey all! I had my 30 week appointment this morning. Everything looks perfect. I saw my normal OB for the first time this pregnancy. We rotate through all the doctors so we know them all just in case one of them ends up delivering your baby. I lover her and it’s the only time I’ll see her. She’s not available for a c section until after my due date so a different doc is doing mine. We like her too. I’m just bummed she isn’t available.
I also have an ear infection so that’s cool. 😂 I’m glad we’re getting all of the stuff out of the way before the baby comes.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Nov 7, 2017 13:37:50 GMT -6
Hi y’all. Here to complain. I’m at my appointment (was supposed to be my 28w but couldn’t get it scheduled until 30). The njrse is nice but gave me a hard time for not getting in at 28w... um ok lol. ALSO she made some comment about how much I’ve gained so far (40lbs in 30w) so I’m rolling my eyes. At least I know better now, with DD I got all upset & worked up over my weight gain (I gained about 45 total with her) & now I’m like whatever lol. I just hope my doctor doesn’t say anything about it bc DNW to defend myself. I just gain more I guess.
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Post by helloerrbody on Nov 7, 2017 13:48:13 GMT -6
maddisonrose, I got DS a mini indoor trampoline from Facebook marketplace for $10. I don't know if you have stairs or not, but we play a game where I take a little toy and throw it up 5 stairs or whatever and he climbs to get it and then I grab it right before he gets there and throw it up again. Kills time and burns tons of energy for him. Cheap sensory play - giving him a tupperware of ice to play with, squirting shaving cream on a window or high chair (it cleans off very easily), using an empty Kleenex box for putting things in and pulling them out. I also let him climb a step ladder - standing behind him of course. He can do that for awhile - climbing up it and back down, repeat. He also likes to climb in an office chair and then I spin him in circles.
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Post by helloerrbody on Nov 7, 2017 13:49:09 GMT -6
amesie, another vote for the Spectra. It is unbelievably quiet and it's a closed system so you don't ever have to worry about getting milk in the tubing. I have small nipples and Spectra doesn't make flanges the size I need but it was easy to "hack."
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