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

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Your pain tolerance will get you far in labor Shae but it's true, if you can handle it for a minute or 3 you can make it through, one contraction at a time!
Halfican I can't even with your tests. Is that from the same box as the other one? You need a fresh box of a completely different test, methinks.
Hi MrsKatie, welcome
Autumnal I always wanted a June or August baby since we don't have any in the family, and also those months sound like lovely names! sorry this month isn't looking hopeful :/
Come rant with us here RedRose
Jules I am sorry about the spotting! I had that too with my first ultrasound, not my pap though. I was also wayyyyyyyyyyy overdue for mine (my last one was with my last pregnancy 6 years ago..opps.) Glad all is looking good so far!

 

[Jules8]

I miss the busyness of the forums. I didn’t even see a pregnancy group that’s active so I’ve just been popping around. I still love the forums. Social media has its place, but is over saturated and I hate recording myself. I also like that this is less judgmental because it’s private. You don’t have to know everyone names so people are more open.

Anyway, spotting was minimal and went away. It’s snowing today! It’s been a super mild fall then boom… it switches to snow. Then tomorrow it will be 54. Make it make sense. Lol I have one kid sick and praying it doesn’t spread around. She just has a low grade fever, but hasn’t had much of an appetite. I’m hoping it passes so we can have a nice Thanksgiving break.

 

[autumnal]

ahh sorry about the sick kiddo! Snow is fun though!

I got AF. But pretty optimistic about the next cycle.
I've got all my Christmas stuff done for my kids and have to start thinking about other gifts now. Getting some knitting done.

 

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Oooh Autumn I’d love to see any projects you’re working on! I can knit but I definitely prefer crochet.

Jules yay for snow! We have been in a “snow drought” for the past two years and have seen collectively less than 5” so upsetting! I’m really hoping for a good storm this year. We installed a wood stove the year before last and I have dreams of using ir during a lovely snow fall. We got to last year but the snow was not that impressive.

What’s everyone doing for thanksgiving? We’re not hosting but my MIL has asked us to bring THREE dishes, plus the egg nog :/ is it just me or does that seem like a lot?? It’s going to be a packed party too, 20 people (including 6 kids). I’m simultaneously looking forward to it and dreading it lol

 

[autumnal]

Sure, do you have a Ravelry account? I post my stuff on there, I could PM you my username. So sad you don't get any snow!! I missed the snow so much (we lived in Florida in 2021-2023) and then this past winter in Canada it was so nice to see snow again..

We celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving in October and I made the turkey for my parents and us (7 people) and I might make a little one again for American Thanksgiving, just because it is my husbands favourite holiday so why not. Asking a guest to do three dishes is rather a lot. Maybe she is feeling overwhelmed or something.

 

[Jules8]

The snow was just flurries all day, nothing stuck. It was pretty though! It varies every year, but most of the real snow doesn’t show up til late January and February. We had a really warm fall so I was shocked it actually did anything at all.

Autumn- That’s super impressive that you’re done with Christmas! I’m only about 1/3 done and my son’s birthday is 12/31 so I have to plan for that as well. I would love to see your projects as well. That’s something I tried to pick up, but never got the hang of it.

@gigglebox - I would say it’s a lot for a small gathering, but makes sense if there’s a lot of people. Most dishes only serve about 2-5 people. We’re having a small dinner on Thanksgiving with my in laws. They usually get it already made from somewhere, but I’m ok with not cooking. On Saturday I’m going to my brothers and we’ll have a big dinner….there’s a lot of us. Lol

 

[autumnal]

Ahh I think I've come down with another cold. In the last month and a half we have had like three different colds and pink eye multiple times. Little kids are gross and mine go to the germ factory/school. I'm going to try and infect my husband ASAP otherwise he will get sick later and act like it's the bubonic plague during my FW. Hahahahah

 

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oh no Autumn! Solidarity though, I've got a cold too :/ what a time to get it. It started a couple days ago and I was hoping I'd feel better by today but I work up feeling the worst yet with a messed up stomach and nausea, in addition to the headache and snotty nose. At least I'm not coughing...but ugh. I took some tylenol and hoping I feel well enough to go to Thanksgiving later. Fortunately so far no one else is sick so that's good! I'm really not sure if the nausea is illness or just being pregnant, it's so hard to tell.

Omg leave poor hubs alone I hear so much about the "man flu" but my husband is the opposite. I have to tie him to the bed to get him to rest when he's sick (which is a rare occurrence indeed). I'll never forget the time he had the actual flu and went outside to mow the lawn. He looked so insanely miserable out there pushing the mower! I finally went out there and stopped him and forced him inside lol. He didn't fight me too much, if memory serves he went in, plopped on the bed and immediately passed out lol

I don't have ravelry but I'd love links!! I make stuff and right now exclusively sell on youtube (I'm not sure if I mentioned that earlier). I have an etsy but none of my crochet stuff is on there, just a couple jewelry pieces I put together.

What are some traditional Canadian Thanksgiving dishes?

Jules that sounds lovely. Do you get along with your inlaws well enough? Two celebrations, you lucky duck! How are you feeling btw? Any aversions that are going to make the meals a struggle?