General chatter while we wait (and commentary on the "pull out method")

[gigglebox]

oh winter sorry about your little one! it always sucks when they're under the weather. Stomach bugs are rough; I hope no one else gets it. Had you been to the grocery store or anywhere like that recently?

 

[shaescott]

Gigs she definitely has strong opinions on stuff, yes. I asked her in the car and she said she doesn’t particularly trust her intuition, but her intuition says I’m pregnant. That’s why when she saw the teeniest bump on the figure she was like “yup she’s pregnant” and cried (happy tears).
My boobs frickin hurt. Wtf. So annoying cuz it could still just be PMS. I ordered a beta hcg test, I can go in any day until like June with it so not sure when I’m gonna go in. Might do it on the 30th if still negative, if I get a positive I’ll schedule one right away

 

[WinterBub]

I had forgotten that we went to speech therapy a week ago today. But nothing since then for sure. I had groceries delivered last week it just seems so odd and out of nowhere. Google seems to say it should pass in 2-3 days if it is a virus. Hopefully yesterday counts as day 1 l

Interesting that you like ABC Mouse. I've seen the ads, but didn't know if it was actually any good! Glad to hear that you've worked out a homeschool routine that works for you. It does sound nice that your son gets to dive into whatever topic he really likes. I always loved school and got into whatever the main subject of the time was. I do remember liking some topics a lot more than others, though. One year we spent months on Ancient Egypt... It is really interesting, but I was well and truly over that topic by the end Maybe you'll have better luck finding a homeschool community post-covid? Seems like a lot of people are frustrated with public education right now.

Oh Shae, I didn't see the pictures in your post originally! And I wouldn't have ever thought the daughter figurine was pregnant, either!! I hope these are all good signs for you, but please don't get carried away until that second line appears

 

[shaescott]

Winter I hope it passes soon, poor kid.

I know, I’m trying not to get carried away. I know it’s totally possible I’m not pregnant despite my mom’s intuition, especially since she says she doesn’t trust it. I just really hope I am. Fingers crossed for tomorrow morning’s test.

 

[gigglebox]

Oh gosh we touched on egypt and my kid was sooooo not interested. We are definitely going to revisit that one. I was not big into school because I hated have assignments forced on me. I didn’t like not being able to pick my own books in English class for example so ended just doing cliff notes on a lot because if disinterest. In high school I had teachers who would let us pick from a list and I enjoyed that much more. Kids will always put the most effort into what they find interesting so might as well work with it.

ok I’m going to play the other side and tell you to just embrace all this shae, lol! You’ll be disappointed if it doesn’t end the way you want regardless so I say get excited now while you can. It’s exciting stuff! I’m quite curious to see if your mom is right. When are you testing again?

afm holy mittleschmertz!!! My ovulation pain is kicking my butt right now, literally. It’s a doozy, cramping on my left that’s radiating into my unspeakables. I hope the baby desire leaves with this egg lol

 

[Flueky88]

Gigs lol FX that baby fever drops as your egg drops. That is usually when I have my baby fever (around O). Damn biology. Also, glad and sad you can understand the love of a good toy purge. I already have some picked out for the next purge

Shae oh are your boobs usually sore before AF?

Winter sorry about LO being sick. Just echoing Shae to give pedialyte. Just keep him hydrated. Slowly introduce solids as he can tolerate and those solids should be bland like bananas, toast, applesauce, crackers.

AFM feeling a bit rough tonight. Just flipping exhausted. Hoping it's just PMS.

 

[gigglebox]

Oh no fluek, fx it’s not the illness! Or if it is I hope you’re just fighting it off. Also “damn biology” made me smile and inside laugh — it’s so true. And i swear pheromones are totes a real thing because that’s when hubby is on me like rainbows on oil slicks. It’s like our bodies wants us to breed or something. Weird.

hahhahahah DONATE ALL THE TOYS!!!! I especially feel that way right now after stepping on one barefoot not but minutes ago.

oooh good question for shae on the sore boobs. Shae anything else out of the ordinary?

i am laying in toddler’s room at night, our new routine (I lay here until he passes out). The younger two are currently on a kick about how funny the word “poop” is, so toddler is laying here whispering words that he’s added “poop” to. He was saying “poop bed”…now he is whispering “poop house” to himself. I am trying not to laugh lol

 

[PrettyInInk42]

shae - That sickness outta nowhere could be good. Guess we'll see in a couple days.
I never knew what those sculptures were called, but I've seen them in several of my customers' houses. I can kinda see the "bump" she's talking about, but to just look at it, it doesn't seem like the woman in the front is pg. Mom's can be so quick to jumps to conclusions. lol

Flueky - Labour with Alex was 27 hours (19 unmedicated). Matthew's was 19 hours (13 without laughing gas). Based on that pattern, probably looking at 13 hours. Also, with Alex, it woke me at 5am. With Matthew, woke me at 3am. So, labour with her will start at 1am and she'll be born at 1:52pm. (Alex - 7:54am, Matthew - 9:53pm) lol
Sorry you're feeling to worn out. Hopefully a good night's sleep will help.

Winter - Thanks. My parents and all my aunts and uncles were born at home too. Just how it was in small towns in the 50's or earlier. lol
Sorry that your LO sin't feeling well. It sucks so bad when they're nothing you can do about it. Have you tried feeding him the BRAT diet for his diapers at least?

Gigs - I agree that it feels so nice to get rid of stuff and free up space in your house.
I'm low-key excited to start getting rid of old and out grown baby clothes and toys as our last gets older. As for the instapot, we have one and, honestly, I feel like we've used it only a half dozen times ever. On the other hand, we have Ninja Foodi 4-in-1 grill, air fryer, etc. and we use that at least a few times a week. Burgers, steaks, wings, chicken nuggets, BBQ chicken thighs, bacon. All so good and easy.

AFM, not too much stuff to report. I started putting all the girl clothes I have on hangers. Dunno why cuz I'll have to wash everything before it's used, but it's nice to look at it all. lol

 

[Flueky88]

Yeah I think if I feel bad tomorrow I'll take an at home test. Yes, it is really crazy how our hormones can drive us sometimes. I never understood baby fever until I was 27. So I really have sympathy for those that experience that broody feeling much earlier in life.

Ouch, we got our first Lego (not counting mega block) set. So far it hasn't been an issue. Just more worried about youngest choking on it. The dang cheap bowling sets are annoying to me.

I definitely lol about the "poop" fixation. My brother and I had one. It lasted into adulthood LOL. It is weird but we never thought of poop like it actually is when we said it. I know that sounds weird. "Nipple" is Vs favorite word. U suppose it's payback for all the "poop" talk lol

 

[shaescott]

I often do get PMS boob soreness, so not actually unique the nausea came back out of nowhere as soon as I started driving this evening, so that was weird.

Flueks I hope it’s just PMS and nothing else

Gigs lol @ poop

Winter yay for girl clothes! Might as well store them neatly until you wash them lol

 

[shaescott]

10 dpo, BFN

Hopefully something tomorrow. My brain is back to the “you’re never pregnant, why would this month be any different” mindset.

 

[gigglebox]

don't tell my inlaws but one of the toys they bought was a construction set that came with a bunch of tiny construction cones. As soon as we left we threw them all away. The hazard of stepping on them, the dog chewing on them, or a kid choking on them just isn't worth it. Oh and by the way we missed one and hubby found it with his foot. case in point.

pretty I remember how enormous my house felt after the baby stuff was gone! sadly I got used to it and other junk takes its place, lol....but it feels good. It's akin to taking down the Christmas tree after having it up all month; the space just feels so big suddenly.

Fluek lol on your poopoo obsession; I bet there were many a joke to be told over there than had a poop punchline. If you remember any, don't be shy, share with the class.

Ohhh the air fryer!! That's on my to-try list. Definitely with some wings and sweet tater fries. And maybe especially since I will be trying to go into hard core weight loss mode next week.........so the plan is anyway. We'll see. ut hubby and I both need to drop a lot of weight. I forgot I had the weight loss thread on here; I've gained back at least 6-7 pounds since then, and possibly more after these holidays. Good grief have I ever put on some holiday pounds this year!

SHAE WHERE'S THE TEST THIS MORNING??!!

 

[gigglebox]

Oh my bad I see it now Aww Shae there is still time but if it doesn't happen this month, don't beat yourself up. I know you want this so much, but maybe just keep in mind that Dad isn't ready yet and maybe it wouldn't be the worst thing if it's not time quite yet? Because trust you me, if you were pregnant and he isn't happy about it, that will just totally kill your mood.

On this other hand maybe it's time to open up a conversation about NTNP with your SO?

 

[shaescott]

The interwebs say that hcg levels are high enough for a positive 3-4 days after implantation, so hopefully all the pinching I’ve had on my right side the past 2-3 days is that and not just gas. I’ve also been quite gassy lol. Idk, trying not to be too down about it but also not get my hopes up too much.

 

[WinterBub]

Lol at the toddler poop talk. We get that here too

Flueky- hope you're feeling better today

Just a short post to say: woke up to some spotting so, not a done deal just yet. But this is quite similar to how my 7w mc started. So, small hope all is fine, but kind of assuming this ain't gonna end well.

ETA: sorry for the BFN, Shae. There's still time- both this month, and in general if this isn't the one

 

[Flueky88]

Shae sorry for BFN.

Gigs, even if I knew your in laws, would not rat you out lol. Yeah my youngest is very skilled at finding things she shouldn't have. All of them have been skilled at that as infants/toddlers. Also, right now my brain is just drawing a blank due to lack of sleep.

Good luck on weight loss journey. I still have so much to lose but I am focusing on small goals/victories.

Winter fx it's nothing concerning. I had sporting around 6 or 7 weeks with dd1. It was after sex but I did have a SCH that was small. It ended up resolving. I also had red bleeding with dd3 a few days before AF was due. It was a really light flow but the day prior and after I had spotting ranging from pink to rusty brown. My tests kept getting darker and here she is 13 months old.

 

[Flueky88]

I'm not feeling the best. Mostly because I only slept a broken 4 to 5 hours. I did do an at home test just to be safe and it was negative. If DH hadn't had a V, I would feel like I was pregnant. Insomnia, fatigue, headache, nausea, decreased appetite. AF due today or tomorrow and he had the all clear from his V. Probably just a virus and PMS though. I do feel some better though.

 

[gigglebox]

Glad you are feeling somewhat better Fluek, and I hope it continues! But also sorry you're still feeling icky. ugh so miserable getting that little/choppy sleep here's to hoping you do better tonight and feel better for new years/the weekend.
Not looking forward to doing the weight loss stuff again but I AM looking forward to feeling awesome. I was doing so well and feeling great then let it all go. It's too easy to stop! I was doing a lot of dumbbell workouts, getting my strength up, etc. It felt great. I was playing disc golf like a champ. I'm hoping to get back there before disc golf season starts up again here.

Winter I spotted with ds1 for a couple of days, I think it was also around 7-8 weeks or so. Maybe there's some hormone surge around that time that happens. How are your symptoms?

 

[gigglebox]

I just spent the morning going back to the very start of this thread and clicking through. Funny how my hopeful a** is here hoping once again pull out failed, knowing full well that's not going to happen
Has PL, CB, or J stopped in ever? CB and I were friends on instagram but I deleted my personal account a few weeks ago. Actually thinking back that may have been what got me to start thinking about this thread again. but wow y'all we're about to hit 7 years of this thread being active!!! I have changed so much in that time, it's crazy to go back and read what was on my mind 7 years ago. I guess this is why people more diligent than me keep up with journals.

 

[WinterBub]

Thank you for the reassurance that bleeding might be ok. Nothing to do but wait. So far, nothing else in happening. Just the original spotting, and since then nothing more. Still have mild nausea, and mild cramping (which I've had the whole time) but overall I've not had super strong symptoms at all so Just keep reminding myself that whatever happens is what's going to happen. It's not like it can be changed, so just strapped in for the ride.

Gigglebox- I put on 15ish lb through covid/miscarriage rollercoaster this year. Had clawed off about 7, and apparently put 4 back on since this BFP. I've not been eating total junk- I just am apparently hungry and eating too much would like to lose a decent chunk, but will see what's viable in the short/medium/long term. It's so hard to grind off each pound, and so easy to stack then on I was really tiny when I met DH- just had an active lifestyle. I had to walk a mile to get public transport to work, had to walk and carry groceries a mile home, was doing real sport after work. That was like a different life! How much would you like to lose? And Flueky- I know you said you felt you'd toned up and gained some strength. How have you been going recently?

Lol at throwing away the little cones. I would have done the same- not worth the many headaches. I can see how the toys really pile up. We had one little toy box until LO turned 1. Things have already ballooned since then after a couple of birthdays and Christmases. So, I can picture that x 3

What symptoms do you have, Flueky? I do believe that there's "extra" viruses going around this year. Lots of fun for everyone Is your OH off work? Can you at least try for an afternoon nap?

I know two people who have journaled for years. As in since they were teens. Seems kind of cool on the one hand, but I'd hate to look back on things I thought when I was 15

LO seems somewhat improved (no vomiting since 1am), but clearly still has a stomach ache. Plays for a bit, then asks for tv and looks generally very deflated and sad. Luckily OH can be the full-time nurse today. He's much better than me (I get anxious), and they're going to do a little Lego set later.