Nov 5 - Daily Check In Thread

[Surfacing]

Hey Mamas, anybody care to start a daily check-in thread with me? We did it in my old Jan 2008 DDC and it was great!

So I'll start. How are you gals doing? Over here I am home sick and spending time thinking about all the ways our lives will change when this baby #3 comes. Still can't believe it.

Dh is asking me about baby names So cute! "What do you think about Brandon? Braedon?" Last time we went nuts with silly name combos like Jesus Elvis and stuff like that. Anyone else start thinking of names too?

In some ways I feel like my life is so rich because of my little family....

[Blanca78]

Good idea!
I just dropped off the waitlist application for my university's in-house daycare (top quality and cheaper than regular places). The child was conceived less than a month ago and already we'll be lucky to get in when he/she is six months old--nine months old is more realistic and it could be even longer than that. I'm hoping to use daycare a 2-3 days a week so I can finish my degree on time (next year is my last year). If we can't get in, we'll find a way to make it work somehow.

Before I got my BFP, I had been trying to lose the 5-10 lbs I put on since last winter. Went to the gym today and irony of ironies, I was back down to my lower weight! DH said we'll just have to take a picture...

No real symptoms except for occasional twinges/bloated feeling. Took another test this morning and it was darker, and temps still up, so I'm happy for now!

[Surfacing]

Yay!

Isn't it amazing how you have to apply for daycare so far in advance? But what choice do you have? It's good to get on the waiting list now.

Do you have family nearby who can help? Like your Mom or something?

Yeah so those 5-10 lbs have come off... not for long! This is a happy way to gain weight though.

[Blanca78]

Originally Posted by Surfacing

Yay!

Isn't it amazing how you have to apply for daycare so far in advance? But what choice do you have? It's good to get on the waiting list now.

Do you have family nearby who can help? Like your Mom or something?

Yeah so those 5-10 lbs have come off... not for long! This is a happy way to gain weight though.

Sigh. I wish we had family around. Until last year we lived in my husband's home town, right around the corner from a birth center. His parents could have helped out. But we moved here for school. I like our current city sooo much better (and honestly, I needed space from my in-laws), plus we're closer to my family now--but still 8 hours away! So day care it is for us.

How about you?

[michellebelle]

Too funny about the weightloss. I am down a couple of pounds from when I got my bfp, but I think it has to do with not having my nightly glass (or two ) of wine.

We're talking baby names now, too...can't decide if we're going to announce them beforehand or not. My mom, love her to death, has a way of making any name she doesn't like just sound attrocious when she says it.

I still am not having many symptoms...but oh man I could do without the over-the-top emotionalism. I cried watching Sesame Street with DS today. Ernie was singing a song about living on the moon by himself and how he would miss everyone and I was bawling. A little ridiculous.

[bjorker]

I had horrible ms the past two days, today so far I'm feeling better but am afraid to do anything. Really, it was awfullllll. The flip side is now I'm a little worried about why I feel better today, even though I was SO hoping that I would. I can't win!

[othersomethings]

Originally Posted by michellebelle

Too funny about the weightloss. I am down a couple of pounds from when I got my bfp, but I think it has to do with not having my nightly glass (or two ) of wine.

It makes me feel like such a loser but I am REALLY missing the occasional glass of wine. I drank a bottle like every other week, and I know that's not much but how much I miss it makes me wonder if I'm a closet alcoholic

[LittleBirdy]

As far as baby names, we are still in the very silly stage. DH has said for years that he wants to name his son Fire Weasel (he's JOKING but acts totally serious about it, trying to get me going). My friend gave me a book of 60,000 baby names and I swear some of them aren't even names, they are just random nouns that the authors threw in there!


othersomethings: I wouldn't worry about the wine... I think probably what makes it so hard is that you CAN'T have it, rather than just choosing not to. So I don't think you're a "closet alcoholic" We have a half bottle of wine here and the other night it occurred to me that I couldn't have any and it made me quite sad.

[Surfacing]

Originally Posted by Blanca78

Sigh. I wish we had family around. Until last year we lived in my husband's home town, right around the corner from a birth center. His parents could have helped out. But we moved here for school. I like our current city sooo much better (and honestly, I needed space from my in-laws), plus we're closer to my family now--but still 8 hours away! So day care it is for us.

How about you?

Hooray for space from the in-laws! Yeah you have to take it to develop yourselves as a couple.

We are spoiled with childcare from my Mom. She has babysat dd1 since I went back to work when she was 18 mos. old and she babysat both kids since I went back to work when dd2 was 1 y.o.

This is the last year my Mom is helping though -- August 2010 is the end of the road. Can I tell you how lucky we,ve been? She comes to our house at 7:20 a.m. (we live 2 minutes from each other), dh and I leave at 7:30 a.m. for work. (I WOTH FT)

I will be on maternity leave for one year (yay Canada!). Then we are going to have to get a nanny, I think. With three kids needing varying levels of care, daycare costs being so high, I think that is the only thing we can afford. We shall see.

Originally Posted by othersomethings

It makes me feel like such a loser but I am REALLY missing the occasional glass of wine. I drank a bottle like every other week, and I know that's not much but how much I miss it makes me wonder if I'm a closet alcoholic

During my last pregnancy my aunt gave me this article from the newspaper. It talked about the different attitudes between North America and Europe around pregnant women and indulgences. In Italy, the doctors tell pregnant women to enjoy their croissant and cup of coffee at breakfast, and one glass of wine at night with supper. It is felt that just having the one glass or one cup is not a problem. Its when people over-indulge or start to drink and then dont stop that the problems arise. Interesting difference in attitude, eh? And Italy is full of gorgeous, healthy people, yk?

[Blanca78]

Originally Posted by michellebelle

Too funny about the weightloss. I am down a couple of pounds from when I got my bfp, but I think it has to do with not having my nightly glass (or two ) of wine.

I think that might have a little bit to do with mine, too...

[Blanca78]

Originally Posted by othersomethings

It makes me feel like such a loser but I am REALLY missing the occasional glass of wine. I drank a bottle like every other week, and I know that's not much but how much I miss it makes me wonder if I'm a closet alcoholic

I worry about that too, sometimes--I LOVE a glass of wine/beer (or two) when I get home at the end of the day. Or cooking--I love sipping wine while I cook and listen to music. TOday I was thinking "I could really go for a glass of wine right now" and then it was like SCREECH! (Record needle scratching to a halt sound). I might have a glass when my birthday comes in the second trimester.

[Blanca78]

So those of you who have had kids before, did your feet get bigger? My mom says hers grew a half size with each kid. I ask because tonight I saw the most perfect, beautiful pair of black boots that I have ever seen. Soft, not pointy, flat, not too chunky, just the right height. Sort of modern/antique--edgy but classic. Like, the boots I have been searching for without result for at least five years. And now I'm afraid to buy them because I'll only be able to wear them for one season. I thought of buying them in a size or half size up and just wearing them with thick socks, but they're $89. Not that much for nice boots, I know, but I don't know if I can really justify the cost if I'm not sure they'll fit perfectly down the line. But I'm getting major pangs here. I'm so afraid of turning frumpy.

[Surfacing]

My feet grew a half size in total. But that was with the hefty weight gain (I really went for it with dd1 = 50 lbs )

I don't think it's a bad idea to buy them a half-size up. Seriously.

And, uh, what's wrong with getting frumpy?

[ScarletBegonias]

good idea Surfacing!

my nausea and heartburn are gone, but i have food aversions and i'm tired, hungry and spacey, with twinges and flutterings going on.

i still don't believe that i'm pg, and i'm just looking forward to getting through the first trimester.

i am about 15 lbs over my ideal weight and it's really hard on my back. i'm trying to do more than just yoga everyday. it's been so totally gorgeous lately that i'm inspired to do some walking around my forest for exercise. we have a few really good paths, and if i push both the kids in the double stroller, i get a dang good workout.

i'm freaked about getting too out of shape, because i tend to gain more weight after pregnancy, due to nursing. i am not, unfortunately, one of those women who can get skinny by breastfeeding. i think it might have something to do with my oversupply and low thyroid. after dd was born, i gained 20 lbs in 6 weeks, i was so freaking hungry all the time from nursing.

i still have an occasional (small) glass of wine when pg. i don't think it's a big deal, other cultures do it, and i feel as long as i'm staying hydrated, 3-4 ounces of wine every other month is not going to hurt my baby.

i also drink coffee too. i'll have 1/2 cup or so every other day or sometimes everyday, or sometimes not for a week. it's not a super regular thing for me.

blanca - my feet got swollen during pg (about 1/2 size up), and stayed swollen for a few months afterward, but they always went back down to my normal size by the time my kids were 3 or so months old.

[veesmimi]

My feet went up a 1/2 size with my son, who incidentally was my fifth pregnancy! I was pretty huge too. I had "long" feet to begin with-- I banish the thought of gaining another 1/2 size, *gasp*

I am definitely feeling burbles and twinges. I had terrible low back pain the first week, but the heating pad did the trick.

I love my wine too! I'm going to lay off this first trimester then maybe have a glass here and there. I am going to embrace my inner Italian (after I make it thru the first paranoid months, lol).

I had my first clench of food aversions tonight-- at the grocery store of all places! I couldnt get out of there fast enough. And now, that my teeth are brushed and I should be tired, I'm trying to think what I can snack on that includes sour cream. hmmm. quesadilla? Ive been daydreaming of tacos too. I think I may have a spicy baby...