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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2017 8:23:07 GMT -6
I have been overwhelmed with the idea of getting all the Christmas shopping done so DH and I had a date night last night and I dragged him along shopping. We got 90% of it done! I feel a little relieved but still stressed for some reason.
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Post by ajetter on Dec 5, 2017 8:31:31 GMT -6
I actually feel somewhat on top of my Christmas shopping this year. My dad watched my youngest yesterday morning while the other two were in school, and my mom and I went out and got stocking stuffers and a few gifts. And I’ve done a lot of online shopping. The only person I have no gifts for is my youngest. Whoops!
So last night I was sitting at our kitchen counter on a stool, my husband had went out on an ice cream run (pregnant problems). I felt like a head rush, then I had a headache and was nauseous. He took my BP when he got home and it was 150/90. I ate my ice cream and went to bed. He took it again before he left for work after I’d been sitting for at least five minutes and it was still 150/90. Ugh. I’m 33 weeks. I really don’t want to be on bed rest and I’m not ready to have this baby any time soon. I’ve already been on baby aspirin this pregnancy due to a history of gestational hypertension (that hasn’t set in before 35 weeks until this time). Obviously health is a priority. Basically I’m being a whiner. I really could have used another week or so of being active. Going to take it easy for a day or so and see if I can control it on my own before I involve my doc. 😬 But this baby better stay put until after Christmas!
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Post by sarahh on Dec 5, 2017 8:42:13 GMT -6
Melissa and Doug stuff is free shipping on zulily today! I just got DD a bead kit to make her own necklaces. My sister said her 2 year old stays busy for hours with hers so hopefully that is the same for us.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2017 8:50:05 GMT -6
Ugh ajetter that is so stressful! FX it is just a fluke and your BP comes down. I had pre-e with my first and from everything I have read bedrest is not really proven to have any effect on BP. Treat yourself to a massage or some pampering!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2017 9:04:12 GMT -6
Today’s our 8th wedding anniversary. We can’t go out because my gestational diabetes diet so I’m a little bummed but we made a plan to go after the baby is born.
I don’t want to be at work either today I want to be home working on stuff for this baby.
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 5, 2017 9:45:32 GMT -6
Today’s our 8th wedding anniversary. We can’t go out because my gestational diabetes diet so I’m a little bummed but we made a plan to go after the baby is born. I don’t want to be at work either today I want to be home working on stuff for this baby. A place that serves steaks would be a great place to go eat! Get a steak, a salad, another veggie and then have a roll!
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 5, 2017 9:48:00 GMT -6
I'm mostly done with Christmas shopping and what I don't have purchased I know what I need to get (mostly from Amazon). I used to feel bad about online shopping but that has gone away the past few years, it is still the thought that counts not the hassle you go through to get the item.
I need to start wrapping gifts before I'm too big to do it. I have a few wrapped and I can wrap the stuff I have for DH already, but right now I'm focusing on getting our bathroom and bedroom back to normal as soon as possible. Our new carpet gets installed Thursday and our bathroom should be done this week except for our closet shelving that will need to be stained.
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 5, 2017 9:56:14 GMT -6
Hi all! I have had the busiest 28 hours. It’s still going. I don’t see an end to craziness for another few days. Yesterday was work, making appointments, getting blood work done and finding time to eat and such. Today I got my Tdap, ordered and picked up my Christmas cards, picked up refills on my testing supplies and took something out for dinner. In about 20 minutes I have to get G from the bus and take her to get her flu shot. That will not be fun. Then it’s lunch, nap, ST and her teacher. When MH comes home he is grabbing the car to get his Tdap. Tomorrow I have an appointment at the hospital. Thursday I have an appointment with my OB. At some point I have to finish Xmas shopping. I am not even halfway done. Oh and in the middle of all of this nonsense I have to address the Xmas cards, wrap gifts and clean my house. It’s all so exhausting.
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 5, 2017 9:58:05 GMT -6
kbw I agree with aprilz81 I went to chili’s with MH a few nights ago. I had a steak, some broccoli and a salad for dinner. I had a few bites of G’s chicken tenders which were breaded. My number 2 hours later was an 80. It’s definitely possible to go out and eat with GD. Google or Pinterest has ideas on where you can eat. Try and enjoy your anniversary. 😊
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Post by sweetsurprise on Dec 5, 2017 10:08:37 GMT -6
kbw I was going to give the same advice as the others! Go celebrate with steak!
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Post by tiffrobot on Dec 5, 2017 10:23:15 GMT -6
I’m a November shopper even not pregnant so I’m feeling fairly organized, though there is a couple things I need to remember to get yet. I still need to buy wrapping supplies though so I can get on that!! Happy anniversary kbw! Definitely agree with the ladies above, I’ve been out to eat occasionally and found things that work! I had fish tacos with a side salad shortly after first getting diagnosed when I needed to make a city run one night, yum. Ive picked up things like chicken fingers or wraps too when I have lunch time dr appts. Hope you can find something that works for you!
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Post by sunfrogger on Dec 5, 2017 10:36:05 GMT -6
Hi all!
Had my tdap yday. It's crazy at work again and I have 0 motivation to do ANYTHING.
I'm reeeeally anxious I haven't heard back from the recruiter yet.
Our Xmas tree still isn't up. We're slackers.
I'm working on goals for the new year right now so... Joy.
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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 5, 2017 10:46:53 GMT -6
I’m done shopping for DS. I got all of his gifts used on FB marketplace/garage sale sites. I need to do some crafting for grandparents and order some toys on Amazon for nieces and nephews but that’ll be quick and easy. I usually don’t finish until the few days before Christmas but it isn’t stressful for me.
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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 5, 2017 10:48:04 GMT -6
Hi all! I have had the busiest 28 hours. It’s still going. I don’t see an end to craziness for another few days. Yesterday was work, making appointments, getting blood work done and finding time to eat and such. Today I got my Tdap, ordered and picked up my Christmas cards, picked up refills on my testing supplies and took something out for dinner. In about 20 minutes I have to get G from the bus and take her to get her flu shot. That will not be fun. Then it’s lunch, nap, ST and her teacher. When MH comes home he is grabbing the car to get his Tdap. Tomorrow I have an appointment at the hospital. Thursday I have an appointment with my OB. At some point I have to finish Xmas shopping. I am not even halfway done. Oh and in the middle of all of this nonsense I have to address the Xmas cards, wrap gifts and clean my house. It’s all so exhausting. Don’t forget the LLR sale coming up haha!
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 5, 2017 11:25:09 GMT -6
Happy Anniversary kbw! I agree with others! Go get a steak! I’m sure they can accommodate healthy sides. Winter veggies are the best. I had my 34 week appointment this morning and DS came with. He did SO WELL. He’s just over 2 so it could have gone either way. He was so polite and saying hi and thank you and bye and have a good day to everyone. Proud Mama moment for sure. He LOVED hearing his little brothers heartbeat. It was adorable. I held back tears! Baby is looking good his HB was high but that was bc he would not stop moving even for a second. He went from measuring 31 weeks 2 weeks ago to 34 today so he’s back on track. I feel massive all of a sudden. I’m so ready to meet this little guy!
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Post by marygracerich on Dec 5, 2017 11:25:24 GMT -6
Hi all! I have had the busiest 28 hours. It’s still going. I don’t see an end to craziness for another few days. Yesterday was work, making appointments, getting blood work done and finding time to eat and such. Today I got my Tdap, ordered and picked up my Christmas cards, picked up refills on my testing supplies and took something out for dinner. In about 20 minutes I have to get G from the bus and take her to get her flu shot. That will not be fun. Then it’s lunch, nap, ST and her teacher. When MH comes home he is grabbing the car to get his Tdap. Tomorrow I have an appointment at the hospital. Thursday I have an appointment with my OB. At some point I have to finish Xmas shopping. I am not even halfway done. Oh and in the middle of all of this nonsense I have to address the Xmas cards, wrap gifts and clean my house. It’s all so exhausting. Don’t forget the LLR sale coming up haha! Yup! And the Xmas party for the kids from MHs job the next morning, MHs promotion test the afternoon of the Xmas party and his big adult Xmas party on the 16th. And prepping for baby. I feel like I am never going to stop moving. Lol
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 5, 2017 11:26:07 GMT -6
Oh also. He came in the bathroom w me when I left a urine sample and when he saw me pull it out he said “oh you got juice Mama?” 😂
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Post by sarahh on Dec 5, 2017 11:29:06 GMT -6
I'm pretty much done with Christmas shopping except for a few things for my parents but those can be ordered online.
I just got back from my 36w checkup. I gained 9 lbs in 2 weeks which she thinks is water because of the size of my legs and ankles now compared to even a few days ago. And my stomach is measuring 37/38 weeks. The weird thing is my blood pressure is way lower than usual (usually its 120/70) at 98/50. They weren't concerned though. Baby is still head down and I'm not dilated. Oh and I can confirm that they do the strep b test at 36 weeks even with a RCS.
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 5, 2017 11:38:40 GMT -6
Oh yeah! What sarahh said. GBS test is at 36 weeks even w a RCS. As long as all goes as planned and you have the RCS as scheduled you do still get antibiotics if your water doesn’t break on it’s own, but it’s a different antibiotic given orally. If your water breaks on it’s own, you still get the intervenes antibiotics. I asked today.
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Post by jessijean on Dec 5, 2017 15:01:29 GMT -6
Guys... this pelvic/vaginal pain is out of control today. I really think a lot of it is due to standing/pacing while I lecture and I had my last class this morning. Thank God!
But I also shoveled the sidewalk this morning (which I don't recommend 9 months pregnant). I laid down for a few minutes with DS and tears were almost rolling from the pain when I was trying to get up. I have tylenol in my system and am now icing my lady bits out of desperation.
Sorry....whiny over here.
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 5, 2017 15:59:30 GMT -6
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 5, 2017 18:33:20 GMT -6
Guys... this pelvic/vaginal pain is out of control today. I really think a lot of it is due to standing/pacing while I lecture and I had my last class this morning. Thank God! But I also shoveled the sidewalk this morning (which I don't recommend 9 months pregnant). I laid down for a few minutes with DS and tears were almost rolling from the pain when I was trying to get up. I have tylenol in my system and am now icing my lady bits out of desperation. Sorry....whiny over here. Whoa, I'm all for being productive but slow down a bit!
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Post by sunfrogger on Dec 5, 2017 18:56:47 GMT -6
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