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[BethMaassen]

FLA: Sorry about the financial issues. I am all too familiar with that. I am currently in a payday loan loop until taxes because I took a big loan just so Moira would have a decent birthday.
The girls are right, Sweets won't remember. But I know in you mommy heart that doesn't matter. I know. I gave my girls big birthdays. Smash cake, party. Moira kinda gets the shit end though, because her birthday comes 2 days before Christmas. (which is why for her birthday and Christmas, I will buying all year around and getting a big stash.) Athiliya is lucky to have a birthday to fall just in tax season, so she got spoiled.
I also opt to buy decorations and whatever ahead of time. to make sure I have it the month of their birthdays. Makes it more financially able.
I know they won't remember. But I have pictures and videos.. And they can see them when they are older.. And neither of them will feel like they are less special. Which will be tough for Moira, being born 2 days before Chritmas.
I hope that helps.

EEk! I know what you mean with the shots, Moira had her 1year shots On 13th, I think. Breaks my heart. I have to go to the appointment makeup-less - because I tend to cry too! I have to leave the room during the shots. I then swoop in and comfort.

Lenora: OMG! I am so excited. I do hope it isn't preeclampsia! Sounds like you are getting so close!

August: Sorry about your knee Hope it feels better!

Lenora and August: When I come on every day, I hold my breath expecting either a baby or labor announcement! I had a good giggle earlier thinking it would be funny if you both had your babies at the same time!!

OnErth: Glad AF is over!

 

[OnErth&InHvn]

FLA: Sorry about the financial issues. I am all too familiar with that. I am currently in a payday loan loop until taxes because I took a big loan just so Moira would have a decent birthday.

BTDT. Ace and CashNet are pretty good about loans and Ace has the best repayment plan in my opinion

The girls are right, Sweets won't remember. But I know in you mommy heart that doesn't matter. I know. I gave my girls big birthdays. Smash cake, party. Moira kinda gets the shit end though, because her birthday comes 2 days before Christmas. (which is why for her birthday and Christmas, I will buying all year around and getting a big stash.) Athiliya is lucky to have a birthday to fall just in tax season, so she got spoiled.
I also opt to buy decorations and whatever ahead of time. to make sure I have it the month of their birthdays. Makes it more financially able.
I know they won't remember. But I have pictures and videos.. And they can see them when they are older.. And neither of them will feel like they are less special. Which will be tough for Moira, being born 2 days before Chritmas.
I hope that helps.

DD2 is Dec 22 but we dont celebrate Xmas, It is around Hanukkah though. Due to money there have been years the kids got clearance gifts or even whatever i could get at the Goodwill.

EEk! I know what you mean with the shots, Moira had her 1year shots On 13th, I think. Breaks my heart. I have to go to the appointment makeup-less - because I tend to cry too! I have to leave the room during the shots. I then swoop in and comfort.

We dont vaccinate but i still tear up when they have to have something done and my kids are older!!

OnErth: Glad AF is over!

Thanks! Me too! ( it is a little spotty today but i keep drinking RRL tea to keep it at bay! )

 

[BethMaassen]

FLA: Sorry about the financial issues. I am all too familiar with that. I am currently in a payday loan loop until taxes because I took a big loan just so Moira would have a decent birthday.

BTDT. Ace and CashNet are pretty good about loans and Ace has the best repayment plan in my opinion

The girls are right, Sweets won't remember. But I know in you mommy heart that doesn't matter. I know. I gave my girls big birthdays. Smash cake, party. Moira kinda gets the shit end though, because her birthday comes 2 days before Christmas. (which is why for her birthday and Christmas, I will buying all year around and getting a big stash.) Athiliya is lucky to have a birthday to fall just in tax season, so she got spoiled.
I also opt to buy decorations and whatever ahead of time. to make sure I have it the month of their birthdays. Makes it more financially able.
I know they won't remember. But I have pictures and videos.. And they can see them when they are older.. And neither of them will feel like they are less special. Which will be tough for Moira, being born 2 days before Chritmas.
I hope that helps.

DD2 is Dec 22 but we dont celebrate Xmas, It is around Hanukkah though. Due to money there have been years the kids got clearance gifts or even whatever i could get at the Goodwill.

EEk! I know what you mean with the shots, Moira had her 1year shots On 13th, I think. Breaks my heart. I have to go to the appointment makeup-less - because I tend to cry too! I have to leave the room during the shots. I then swoop in and comfort.

We dont vaccinate but i still tear up when they have to have something done and my kids are older!!

OnErth: Glad AF is over!

Thanks! Me too! ( it is a little spotty today but i keep drinking RRL tea to keep it at bay! )

I use a place called MoneyTree. They have so far been best to me. I once used Ace, But they were terrible to me, and tried to bully me. So I only used them that once.

This past year we used Toys for Tots. That really helped out with giving them a decent holiday. They got 4 gifts each from them.

It is so sad when the littles need anythings done. Back in June last year Athiliya got very sick. And we ended up going to different ER's first a childrens, which was pretty BS, then a normal one, and they actually did stuff to comfort her, like give her a stuffed animal.. Anyway. I had to hold her from behind while they gave her a IV... She was screaming and crying.. Tearing up now thinking about it.. It was horrific!

 

[FLArmyWife]

you ladies. reading between errands and such (though it was tough to read today while my eyes were dilated). Will try to catch up soon

 

[OnErth&InHvn]

I am starting OPKs and Mucinex today I had to buy a new CB digi because i went to pull it out of the box i keep it in and it was giving me an error!! Dh and i took it apart thinking it was messed up and it didnt change it, so off i went to get a new one!

I dont expect to O for a bit but heres to hoping my ovaries cooperate!



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I hope we get some cute babies on here in the next week or so!

Fl, sorry about your eyes, i hope you had a good exam.
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We filed our taxes today, im excited to get a new fridge when it hits the bank! We still have the fridge my uncle had from the 90s!! One of those SMALL side by sides that you cant even fit a pizza box in.

#Adulting..lol

 

[AugustAngel15]

My appointment went well. She must have had a growth spurt and moved back up to the 18th percentile with estimated weight of 6lbs 3oz. So no induction as of now. My cervix thinned a little bit but I'm still only 1-2 cm. She is also concerned with my knee now as it was super swollen. She recommended I take it easy and continue to wear my knee brace until baby comes. She is going to strip my membranes next week.

 

[BethMaassen]

August: That sounds great! I am happy she has hade a growth spurt!

OnErth: Hoping you get cooperation! And Yay for Adulting.

FLA: Sorry about your eyes, hope they are better today!


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Lately I have been getting this electrical shock feeling in my left foot when I step out of bed in the morning. Only once, and it lasts only seconds. It is so weird thing. I have no idea why, but it happens every morning for the last week or so, without fail.

Athiliya is driving me crazy lately, climbing on things, destroying things.. She recently tore a 30$ wall sticker of their wall after climbing into MOira's crib... She completely destroyed it. And the other day she was climbing up into their window, using the windowsill and the child-safty bars to pull herself up and step over. I am terrified she will get her leg caught and fall and snap her leg in half... So I moved Moira's crib to sit in front of the window. She can't climb over the back of the crib, yet.

I can't believe she will be 3 in 2 months! This year I am not gonna do I big party. Just us, and if her Auntie wants to show.. I am going to make her a home-made
Badanamu themed cake. She loves it so much!

 

[OnErth&InHvn]

The boy i nanny (3) his other part time nanny passed away today. I wasnt close to her, i just knew her name but the boys mom was close to her. Other than a card, what else is appropriate to do in this case for the boys mom?

It was sudden and an accident. She was watching him today and fell.

Its sad because someone passed away but happy because now ill have him full time.

 

[lenorajoy]

Onerth - I hope your ovaries get with the program this cycle! They may need a talking to as well! So sorry to hear about the other nanny. How awful for her family and friends! I hope the little boy is coping well, though at his age he may not fully understand why he won't see her anymore. Poor thing! I'm glad you'll get to nanny him full time, though! I would imagine that's good for you financially, and you seem close to the boy, so it'll be good for both of you I would imagine.

Beth - Sorry finances are tight, especially when it's around birthdays! Financially having a kid's birthday near Christmas must be the toughest time of year. Sorry about the foot, too! That sounds like it might be a nerve thing? How long has this been going on? Have you seen a doctor about it? It doesn't sound life-threatening or anything, but it sounds really uncomfortable. And ahh, it's so disappointing/frustrating/sad when kids or pets destroy something, especially when it wasn't cheap or it's something you can't replace. It's especially tough when they didn't do it to intentionally destroy it, they were just curious.

August - So glad she had a growth spurt and as of right now you won't need to be induced! As long as baby is happy and healthy! Hopefully we'll both be meeting our little ones very soon either way! I keep finding myself thinking how funny it would be if we ended up having our babies the same day! This thread would go crazy!

AFM - Everything came back normal, so I'm in the clear again! No preeclampsia and no induction! Not as much action today contraction-wise, but I've been busy on my feet (and occasionally hands and knees!) scrubbing and organizing today. My kitchen looks amazing! I even polished my teapot so it's shiny again.

 

[lenorajoy]

I hope all of our ladies are doing well today!

 

[OnErth&InHvn]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/46259011...75035&wl11=online&wl12=46259011&wl13=&veh=sem <-- $200 swing that i got for $8

#HurryUpOvaries!

Funny enough it smells like formula. My 10yr old said " eww, whats that smell"... the smell of a baby who swung a bit too much and up it came, lol.

 

[BethMaassen]

Lenora: I have been having nerve issues in my leg for a long time. I think in part it is due to my degenerative disk disorder. I ended up with some pretty severe sciatica while pregnant with Moira, in fact that was the first glaring symptom (6 dpo was my first major attack)! It's been about a week. So I am thinking something is pinching a nerve.
Athiliya has been pretty destructive lately, pulling stickers off of everything and completel.y destroying them. The wall sticker was a castle. Which is now like 10$ less than when I bought it (https://www.amazon.com/Roommates-Rmk1546Gm-Disney-Princess-Glitter/dp/B00422MQVS). It worked so well and made their room look extra pretty... I was absolutely gutted.
She has also been super violent with Moira. It is really frustrating! Girl has her father's temper.


OnErth: Oh my gosh! That swing is absolutely fabulous!

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Filed my taxes today. I am looking foward to paying off my debts, and getting some much need clothing for Athiliya (she is super tall. fitting a 4T, and all I have for her now is 24months and 2T . )

 

[FLArmyWife]

I'm so bad at catching up but I really do hope too do some catching up tomorrow

 

[OnErth&InHvn]

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Filed my taxes today. I am looking foward to paying off my debts, and getting some much need clothing for Athiliya (she is super tall. fitting a 4T, and all I have for her now is 24months and 2T . )

I just had to get the nanny boy some new clothes too! All i had were 2T. I got him 2 pants, 2 shorts, 2 sleeveless, 2 long sleeve, 2 short sleeve and 2 Pjs in 5T.

( Technically he doesnt need clothes or that many but i like to have a change just in case! )

I'm so bad at catching up but I really do hope too do some catching up tomorrow

Its ok! I dont always catch up but i do always read the latest!

 

[drjo718]

I don't think I ovulated. I took 7.5mg of femara. Had all the signs Tuesday, a week of ewcm...but no positive opk, no temp rise. First time not responding to femara. I don't know what my next step is. :'(

 

[OnErth&InHvn]

I don't think I ovulated. I took 7.5mg of femara. Had all the signs Tuesday, a week of ewcm...but no positive opk, no temp rise. First time not responding to femara. I don't know what my next step is. :'(

do you have a link to your chart?

That happened to me in oct!! I did 5mg FE & trigger shot. NOTHING. P4 was 4.3

I was really nervous doing another FE cycle but i added Soy Isoflavones. Maybe you can try it? After this cycle and a break one, we are moving to Clomid because i only O 50% of the time on FE.

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Digi OPK this AM was HIGH. Its not a peak but im excited. I hope it means something good this cycle! After that crazy AF, ill gladly get excited about a high reading!


My Ovulation Chart

 

[lenorajoy]

Onerth - That's an awesome deal on that swing! Fx you get a positive opk and catch a good egg this cycle!!

Drjo - Sorry you don't think you ovulated.

FLA - It's ok, we get it! I don't know that I would ever manage to find the time to catch up if I were you!

 

[AugustAngel15]

Onearth- That is a great deal on the swing!!!!

Drjo- Sorry you didn't ovulate. Is it still possible that it may just be late? I don't really know how all those meds work.

Fla- We totally get it! You're a busy momma and wife!!!!

AFM- One of my staff told me about the eating pineapple theory yesterday. So she went and bought me a whole pineapple and made sure I ate ALL of it during my shift. Lol. Nothing last night. This morning though, my stool is getting softer. I've had 3 BM's today. I also lost more MP and there was brown in it. I'm feeling "lightening crotch" (this phrase seriously makes me giggle). I'm having moderate contractions but they are not consistent. I also have a lower back ache. Has anyone done the pineapple thing?

 

[lenorajoy]

August - I would imagine eating an entire pineapple single-handedly would give anyone the runs, at least to some degree. I've heard anything that'll give you diarrhea is a good way to get labor started. I think that might be what's behind the castor oil thing? Not 100% sure as I haven't read up on any of those things

AFM - I've been on my hands and knees scrubbing floors and up and down stairs and I've had fewer contractions since Wednesday than I think I have any single day of third trimester. Isn't that the opposite of how this is supposed to work? I'm not really trying to induce labor at this point (that'll be next week!) so it doesn't bother me. At least this way I'm able to get a lot done without being in pain. On the other hand, I really started losing my mucus plug yesterday! Several large-ish chunks and every time I've been to the bathroom there's been some in my underwear and/or the toilet paper. It's all been snot-like and yellowish with no blood, but it seems though I'm not having many contractions there's something going on down there.

I'm also SO exhausted. Probably at least partially due to putting in long hours of physical work compared to the long hours of desk work I'm used to, but I took a nap a couple of hours after I got up this morning and I'm ready for another one!

 

[AugustAngel15]

Lenora- Maybe the calm before the storm?