Mid June and July Firecrackers Group Due June/July 2017!

[Maries_s]

Leson: don't put much pressure on you because of your doctor. I hate when they do this because gaining weight isn't something that you can do much on pregnancy. How is your diet right now?

 

[Weebles]

I wish I could do cloth diapers, I really really do. But I just know I won't.

I've been worried about my weight gain, pretty sure I still have all of you beat. I feel lucky though that my OB hasn't said anything about it. In fact, when I expressed my concern I was told they monitor it but will not say a peep about it unless it becomes an actual concern, not a worry about a possible concern. I'm so glad for that because I think I'd cry!

I've been so stressed out. My anxiety has been through the roof for the past couple of days, it to they point where I'm not really sleeping and when I have managed I wake myself up crying in my sleep. It's mostly work related, there are so many unknowns and it's such a bad time for not knowing.

 

[lesondemavie]

Oh my diet isn't great right now. Anytime I try to eat anything other than pasta, grilled cheese, and pb&j for lunch/dinner I throw up. I do have Greek yogurt and fruit in the morning, and sometimes I can stomach carrots/celery with hummus. I do gentle yoga 4x/week but it's more about stretching and less about burning calories/cardio. Maybe I'll try to get out for a walk in the am with DH now that I'm not as sick. We'll see how things go, some people's weight slows down in 3rd, others speed up. I'm not going to assume that I'm going to gain 6 lbs every 4 weeks just bc I did the last 4 weeks. Just happy I have a healthy baby and crossing my fingers for a good GTT in 3 weeks.

Weebles - That is such a good policy. Wish my ob did that!

 

[DobbyForever]

Omg you girls are so sweet being tactful. I would just tell her I get it and shut up haha ok not that mean. I'd just be truthful that you hear their concerns but their nagging us causing more stress and harm than good.

I have to redo my scan cuz baby wasn't playing nice. Giant headache but over it now. Femur is super short so looking at a fun sized boy most likely. But they estimated his fetal weight at 14oz and I love that he's so close to 1 lb

Weebles hug. I feel you. A lady at my work can't put in her retirement and so I might get assigned to another school ><. Heeeeaaaaddddache central

Veteran moms... wtf is up with this penis? Everyone I know with boys says it's on the large side (which so loves lol) but seriously do they all look this huge lol like wtf third leg for real

 

[Weebles]

Right now I work evenings but my boss wants to start rotating shifts... so I went from not needing daycare to needing to find it every other week.. I'm happy about that schedule wise but I'm pretty sure I'll end up paying for daycare even on weeks I won't need it which sucks...

Im going to try to find my son's boy ultrasound pic and I'll post it tomorrow. His looked huge too.. but not as... thick.

 

[DobbyForever]

Yikes that sucks! Can you ask coworkers for an in house sitter that would only charge the time you use them?

Lol at the not as thick hahaha idk why penis talk makes me laugh i need to grow up

 

[PrettyInInk42]

I haven't had any Drs comment on my weight. It's usually me asking if I'm gaining too much and hating myself every time I eat sugar.

So, today at work, my male boss (who knows) asked me if everyone knows now, and I told him no, I won't be telling anyone (else) at work for another 2 weeks. And he was like "Really? No one knows yet? You look like you've really popped. Are you sure the dates are right?" and I was like "Well, it was measuring 3 days ahead, weighing 13oz, etc." And then he asked if I knew the gender and I said I might and he got excited and said "ooooooh, don't tell me". So awkward. lol

 

[DobbyForever]

lol wtf pretty haha but you know that's cute that he's so excited for you. don't hate yourself. Everything is moderation. I get the occasional craving for sausage mcmuffin or today I had four cookies lol. Live a little. We're entitled.

 

[bbygurl719]

My baby boys looked really big too I'll post a pic as soon as I can.

 

[second.time]

I'm doing disposable but I do hate the wastefulness of it and the impact on the environment. Do those of you who cloth diaper think it would be worthwhile to buy a few cloth diapers and see if it works out? Part of my hesitancy is just because I've never tried it, but maybe it's easier than I think?

My keep going to being vegetarian is the environment. I refused the idea of cloth diapers for an entire year but indeed is worth trying just don't buy too much in case you don't like it. However, I do not recommend you to buy the cheapest diaper that you find in some place because then you are going to make your judgement based on a poor quality product.

That's a good recommendation! I do tend to go for cheaper things. My mom actually cloth-diapered, but this was back in the 80s and 90s and I'm sure things have changed.

Weebles, that's a great policy that your doctor has. My last practice was much more relaxed about weight. They hardly mentioned it. I don't know why this particular doctor is so hung up on weight, especially considering that all the online calculators I use say I'm in a totally safe/normal range. I know gaining weight CAN sometimes lead to complications but so often it doesn't.

 

[Betty.Rubble]

Dobby! Now I want sausage mcmuffin lol

 

[DobbyForever]

Haha yeah I almost caved and got one today but opted to get a panini from panera and pretend it was healthier

 

[Parkep]

About the weight gain tell them to get stuffed lol! Expecially if you were a healthy weight to begin with. I was definitely not a healthy weight when i started. They dont even bat an eye at weight gain, and only say something when im loosing. (morning sickness) i think if it was unhealthy amount then tactfully say something. But badgering a hormonal pregnant woman about a little weight gain? How do they think that's going to go over lol - end rant lol

I never got to see an ultrasound penis lol it was confirmed thru amnio no need to see it i guess lol. Oh man im so nervous dealing with a boy.
Ive never done cloth. Id love to, but know I am far too lazy to wash all the time. And they would sit for too long lol

 

[808malia]

Dobby- Anything is healthier than Mcdonalds! LOL! A sausage mcmuffin does sound good though

 

[Weebles]

So Dobby, I rummaged around and found my son's ultrasound pictures.. 2001! Here's his poty shot.. I clearly remember thinking it was HUGE. But as they grow things get more.. proportionate. lol

 

[lesondemavie]

Ugh I've now had 3 people tell me I'm too small for 6 months and my baby must be really small (not true baby has measured ahead at every ultrasound) and I'm not feeding baby enough...all while my doctor is saying I'm gaining too much &#128514;. Wish people would just keep opinions to themselves! I still have 4 months to go people...plenty of time to get huge

 

[DobbyForever]

Leso wow seriously they need to keep their thoughts to themselves. I think your bump looks perfect!

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Nothing wrong with your bump, leson.

Well, my round ligament pain has started. Jeez! -.-

 

[808malia]

Leson- You and your bump look absolutely stunning! I don't know what they are talking about!!!

 

[second.time]

Lesonde, you look totally lovely! Bump size differs SO much, from woman to woman and even pregnancy to pregnancy (I know I'm showing more this time), and it's not even a good indicator of how big or small the baby is. It's weird how everybody becomes an expert in pregnancy when they encounter a pregnant woman ...