Waiting and waiting...2016 mommies-to-be!

[aidensxmomma]

I've definitely been busy. It's been nice, though.

Tara - Congrats on finishing your class!

krissie - I'm glad Christian has adjusted to the new house. That's got to make things quite a bit easier. Also, glad you passed your defense! Hope the next two weeks fly by for you.

kk - Glad Charles had a great party! Sorry he's been sick, though. Hopefully he feels better and is back to his normal self soon.

 

[kksy9b]

Congrats krissie!! What an amazing accomplishment for you! I can leave you in May for now and just move once you know for sure if you'd like!

Charles is feeling a lot better today. Nursing a bit more (just starting to wean) but otherwise normal! We went out on a momna- son date. Got some soup for lunch and then went to an indoor play place. He was climbing everywhere by himself and had so much fun! Then some older kids ( 3 or 4 y/o) wanted to play with him by chasing etc. He got a bit scared/overwhelmed and ran to me wanting up and did not want back down. It was really nice to get out for a bit!

 

[tverb84]

I'm still waiting for my final mark to be posted. I just checked not too long ago but it's still not up yet. I'll check again before going to bed later.

How's everyone's weekend going?

 

[WhiteKhocol8]

Mine is over =( it's early Monday morning and I'm about to schlep myself out of bed and get ready for work.

Weekend was awesome!!! We went to Heston Blumenthal's pop-up restaurant The Fat Duck at Crown Casino here in Melbourne. You can't reserve tables at this place - husband won a table for six in a ballot late last year (we still had to pay though - and I won't say how much!!). Definitely one of those times I'm glad we waited for having children because it was a lovely but very adult afternoon. We came out of 17 courses feeling very satisfied!! Walking back to the car I kicked my shoes off as I was in HEELS (as opposed to the more diminutive heels) so hubby stopped and asked if I wanted to buy new ones as my belated birthday present (our shopping trip before degenerated into buying shoes for him). I came out of Nine West (!) with a beautiful pair of black leather strappies and our friend talked me into a pair of orange suede sandals with heels as well. Happy belated birthday to me!

Spent all day yesterday avoiding work and writing a few stockpile pieces for the blog and finding referees for a job application I'd like to put in.

Now back to the grindstone!

 

[krissie328]

Mine is over =( it's early Monday morning and I'm about to schlep myself out of bed and get ready for work.

Weekend was awesome!!! We went to Heston Blumenthal's pop-up restaurant The Fat Duck at Crown Casino here in Melbourne. You can't reserve tables at this place - husband won a table for six in a ballot late last year (we still had to pay though - and I won't say how much!!). Definitely one of those times I'm glad we waited for having children because it was a lovely but very adult afternoon. We came out of 17 courses feeling very satisfied!! Walking back to the car I kicked my shoes off as I was in HEELS (as opposed to the more diminutive heels) so hubby stopped and asked if I wanted to buy new ones as my belated birthday present (our shopping trip before degenerated into buying shoes for him). I came out of Nine West (!) with a beautiful pair of black leather strappies and our friend talked me into a pair of orange suede sandals with heels as well. Happy belated birthday to me!

Spent all day yesterday avoiding work and writing a few stockpile pieces for the blog and finding referees for a job application I'd like to put in.

Now back to the grindstone!

Sounds like a lovely weekend and a great belated birthday surprise!

 

[krissie328]

I've been having a good weekend. Just hanging out with Christian and getting a few things done around the house. Its pretty windy today so I haven't been able to plant my plants like I wanted to. But I have got my first coat of paint on the walls of my craft room. I am so excited to get that set up.

I gave Christian some toy musical instruments and he has been having a blast. He also tried so strawberries and was not impressed. But had a great time squishing and making a mess with them.

Six more weeks left of work before summer break! And I am very very ready for it!

 

[Symphony7]

I laws came into town yesterday and had them and my dad and his GF for dinner. I went all out making steak with onion blue cheese cream sauce, twice baked potatoes, broccoli salad, and a dulce de leche pineapple Napoleon. Mmm! Today I went and rode Baron, he was very good compared to the last three days when he was a monster. Took a nap today and had some leftovers and now just getting myself ready for my last week of my internship! Yay! Need to print some pamphlets and get a PowerPoint together for my presentations Wednesday, then finish editing my paper and I'm done!

 

[tverb84]

Guess what guys my final mark is 82%!!!!!!!!! I got 80/100 on my final essay!!!!! I did better than I thought I would!!!!!!

Oh and today I felt a bit of baby lust when I saw a woman who's pregnant at the gym. Haven't felt that in a while and my cousin is having her baby shower in July. I'm excited for that!!!

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

Sounds like everyone had a wonderful weekend! I actually got to go out on a date night with my DH which was lovely, we had a great time!

WhiteKhocol8, that dinner sounds amazing!!!! Sounds like you had a great weekend all around.

Krissie, congrats on passing, an amazing accomplishment. So cute that Christian loves musical instruments. Isla was always a fan of music too, we used to go to a Kindermusik class, which she loved!

Kksy, glad Charles is feeling better; so awful when they are sick...

 

[tverb84]

Today I had such a lazy day. I didn't go for my walk mainly because I didn't have the motivation and my left foot was sore because a blister almost formed yesterday. I am going to the gym tomorrow though.

Does anyone have a specific brand of diapers they use? I've been thinking of buy a pack for when Roxy comes over. I know it's a bit too soon but I'd rather be prepared beforehand.

 

[krissie328]

Tara- I would ask Lindzy what kind she is using. Soemtimes babies have allergies to them so it would be better just to keep to what she does. Same goes for wipes. Christian got a major rash when he was a few weeks old and it was awful.

I had a doctor's appointment today and got the nuvaring. I am hoping it works for me as the barrier method is just to cumbersome. I also have some labs to check on my blood sugar and insulin levels. I know they won't be good but I want to get healthy before we start looking to ttc.

 

[WhiteKhocol8]

Does anyone have a specific brand of diapers they use?

I have a friend who swore by Huggies when her DS was small. She would stock up when they were on sale and it worked out to be okay cost-wise in comparison to other sposies. For me, when I was nannying, they hit the mark too.

Just to chuck something different in the mix - one of my wtt indulgences has been looking at MCNs (cloth diapers). I have a stash put away as they're relatively cheap to buy and I can hide them from DH easily (same as books!). Anyone here going/thinking of going down that path (re-usables)?

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

I agree with Krissie, Tara, maybe ask Lindzy if she has a preference? I had samples of both Huggies and Pampers and found that I liked the Pampers newborn Swaddlers way better than the Huggies ones (I found Isla had lots of leg leakage with those). Most of my friends preferred Pampers too...

I did use the Huggies Natural Wipes and then switched to the Kirkland Natural Wipes (from Costco). Neither have ever seemed to bother Isla.

 

[kksy9b]

I agree with everyone..I would ask Lindzy what she prefers but also wait until Roxy is here to make sure she is okay with that brand. We stocked up on Huggies when I was pregnant only to find that he was allergic to them. We switched to Pampers Swaddlers and haven't had an issue.

WhiteKhocol- we primarily use cloth diapers (sposies at night and when we are going to be out and about for longer than an hour and a half or so or when I feel lazy lol). I've used all different kinds throughout the last year and can answer whatever questions you may have!

 

[krissie328]

I have really liked the Pampers Swaddlers. Never have leak issues unless they are getting to small. I use the Pampers sensitive wipes and since then have had no problems.

I wanted to use cloth diapers but with working full time and school it just wasn't practical for me. I had a SAHM friend who used them for two of her three kiddos and loved them.

 

[tverb84]

I asked her last night and she said whatever ones are on sale. I did buy Huggies little snugglers today they were on sale from $13.99 to $9.99.

Also today this guy my mom works with sold her baby furniture so now we have a baby swing on our living room,a playpen that needs to be put together and a bottle warmer. I have no clue if the swing and playpen are staying here or going with Curtis and Lindzy. My mom still needs to get the travel system from him which she'll probably bring home from work.

These past two days I've been gassy. I have a feeling my period is going to start in a few days.

 

[tverb84]

I can't believe tomorrow is May 1st already. This year is just flying by!! Only two months until Roxy is born!!! I love how my ticker is getting closer and closer.

 

[krissie328]

It really is flying by! She is due around Christian's first birthday.

 

[Mrs. Eddie]

I can't believe it is already May either; I am running out of time to get stuff done before Ethan is born

Exciting that you will be meeting your niece so soon Tara!

 

[MamaByrd]

I can't believe it May already either! So much change is happening for me this month & this time next year I'll be getting married & TTC! (If all goes to plan )