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post #101 of 683
8/9/10 at 7:36am
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Originally Posted by MaerynPearl View Post
I bawled so hard last night. I called DH like 20 times over an hour and he didn't answer.

I got so pissed at him.

Ended up he went to another Marines hotel room and left his phone in his room. When he finally called me back and I was calmed down enough to talk to him I chewed into him about how he cant do that to me!

I worry about enough as it is... I don't need to worry that he will answer my call when I go into labor!
OMG! I would have killed him. I hate being out of touch even when I'm not "ABOUT TO HAVE OUR BABY!!!" I bet he won't leave his phone behind again.

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post #102 of 683
8/9/10 at 8:18am
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Originally Posted by MaerynPearl View Post
I bawled so hard last night. I called DH like 20 times over an hour and he didn't answer.

I got so pissed at him.

Ended up he went to another Marines hotel room and left his phone in his room. When he finally called me back and I was calmed down enough to talk to him I chewed into him about how he cant do that to me!

I worry about enough as it is... I don't need to worry that he will answer my call when I go into labor!
Oh I would have been pissed, too.

About two months ago mine took the van to go to the store, then decided while he was out to go to another store halfway across the city looking for something else, and was gone for about 2 hours instead of the 30 minutes I expected him to be gone. And then left the phone in the van so didn't answer it when I called. I flipped out a bit. It's like okay, you take the vehicle, disappear, and then don't keep your phone on you? When I could have had an accident and had to go to the hospital, or Em could have, or I could be in pre-term labor, etc etc etc.

He's been very good about it since.
post #103 of 683
8/9/10 at 9:52am
Just another pity party. I never got a shower with either pregnancy and was going to have a "sprinkle" with friends in a week. I don't want presents, I wanted to be surrounded by friends who are just as excited about the baby coming.

I guess everyone is busy because it is going to be cancelled (we were doing a formal tea and needed 8 people to reserve it, I got 5 including me and the host). It had me in tears last night, I don't get what I've done to make it so I couldn't even get 6 people to want to celebrate with me. I've gone to every other shower/sprinkle and I was excited it was my turn.
post #104 of 683
8/9/10 at 10:05am
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Originally Posted by mommy2chloerae View Post
Just another pity party. I never got a shower with either pregnancy and was going to have a "sprinkle" with friends in a week. I don't want presents, I wanted to be surrounded by friends who are just as excited about the baby coming.

I guess everyone is busy because it is going to be cancelled (we were doing a formal tea and needed 8 people to reserve it, I got 5 including me and the host). It had me in tears last night, I don't get what I've done to make it so I couldn't even get 6 people to want to celebrate with me. I've gone to every other shower/sprinkle and I was excited it was my turn.
I know how you feel! I could have written that last line.
post #105 of 683
8/9/10 at 10:12am
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Originally Posted by Baby~Braatens~Mama View Post
I know how you feel! I could have written that last line.
I'm sorry that you're dealing with it too.


I was so hurt with my first that with my second I didn't even want to think about a shower. It was my goal to "make it" without anyone else and I feel like I built up a wall out of defense so I wouldn't be upset. I loved knowing that everything we provided him was because of our planning and care.

This time I started in with the wall up but since I have made a close group of friends (I do not live where I grew up and family is 3000 miles away) I had the hope of getting to celebrate. I kind of wish I just left the wall up.

I'll get over it. I mostly am already. It was just a bummer that I didn't think I would have to deal with. The baby has all he needs and there are friends that love him already and are excited for me, so I just need to get over the lack of party. It just helps to get it out so I can move on.
post #106 of 683
8/9/10 at 11:11am
That's a bummer, guys...

I don't think I'm having one, either, although I really didn't expect one-- but my cousin and my sister were talking like we were going to have just a little party anyway, but then I guess they forgot about it.

*sigh* oh well.

I don't feel like doing ANYTHING today. We got a lot done this weekend at least... luckily my mom and grandma are coming up to visit today at some point, which bodes well for me getting a nap while they play with Emma.
post #107 of 683
8/9/10 at 12:40pm
No party for me, but I'm pleased. I'm not social at all, and my 2 best friends live thousands of miles away. My local aunt threw me a shower with #1, and it was fine if a bit weird (my aunt, rather than have few bodies, augmented the party with my grandmother's and her church friends that I barely knew.)

Still... it sucks if you DO have a circle, and you have done their parties, and you get shafted. Even if it's not a first baby, just a girls day out before the newborn work begins would be nice. Bad stinky friends!

I am finally off work, and lol- I have to run! DH wants me to do nothing today, but the cats need food, I'm out of laundry stuff, and and and. I can NEST! I'm going into town and buying a few odds and ends, and I *might* put of nesting for a day and catch a movie.
AH FREEDOM!
post #108 of 683
8/9/10 at 12:50pm
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Originally Posted by Kelly1101 View Post
I don't feel like doing ANYTHING today. We got a lot done this weekend at least...
This is so me. My motivation is nil. My mind is running 100 miles an hour, but I cannot pry my behind off the couch! I want to do some baby laundry...but it's upstairs, and I am not. And I am too lazy to contemplate climbing the stairs to get it


I DID finally get my diapers ordered last night, so I am EXCITED about that!!! Of course, now I want to buy more of them.
post #109 of 683
8/9/10 at 12:58pm
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Originally Posted by PinkBunch View Post
This is so me. My motivation is nil. My mind is running 100 miles an hour, but I cannot pry my behind off the couch! I want to do some baby laundry...but it's upstairs, and I am not. And I am too lazy to contemplate climbing the stairs to get it


I DID finally get my diapers ordered last night, so I am EXCITED about that!!! Of course, now I want to buy more of them.

No motivation here either. We just moved and there are still boxes everywhere but as soon as I start unpacking a box, I get Braxton Hicks and I'm out of breath. It's so frustrating. And I've been having headaches lately too. I really just want this baby to come out NOW!
post #110 of 683
8/9/10 at 1:13pm
Thread Starter 
nothing for us either... which sucks since this IS DHs first child you would expect at least his family to do something... but no.

We got 2 baby presents as wedding presents and his parents are spoiling the crap out of Mae once she comes, I'm sure. (and buying our crib when DH gets home and cleans our room so we can put it up) But that's it.

Going to register kids for school today. Not looking forward to that either. Standing for who knows how long filling out forms... I hope they at least have enough heart to give me a chair to do the forms!
post #111 of 683
8/9/10 at 1:39pm
Last week was killer for me. My first week not working and I did WAY more than I should have. I can't believe how much I slept over the weekend, and how many aches and pains I have developed.

Today has been interesting so far. I've managed to fill up our huge Brita filter and put it in the fridge just right so that part of the door held back the spout and completely emptied the Brita into the inside of the refrigerator.
Then I almost ruined our lunch, but somehow managed to salvage it. Didn't taste as good as it should, but at least it was edible.

Here's hoping I can turn this day around and be productive while not wearing myself out.

On a good note, DH was really nice and encouraging to me while he was home for lunch. I think he sensed how stupid and annoyed and on the verge of tears I was over the stupid things I'd done.
post #112 of 683
8/9/10 at 2:32pm
Today is a nothing day for me, too. It was a busy weekend, and with poor sleep, so I'm had today. This morning I put in a movie for the kids and went back to bed. When it was over, I made a "picnic" lunch and took them out to play in the slip-n-slide. They played and I crocheted. When they started getting grumpy, I pulled out lunch. After we all ate, they played some more and cleaned themselves off in the water. I plopped them in their beds with the promise of books and more water play when they wake up. Go me...no kitchen clean up, and almost no effort for my whole morning.

I have things I need to do, but mostly they can wait.
post #113 of 683
8/9/10 at 2:53pm
Thread Starter 
Showered... put on makeup and did my hair... getting together paperwork to take in and register the kids for school (thank goodness their native american background makes it reasonably understandable that we are no-vax for religious reasons! hopefully that wont be a hassle)

I put on real clothes for the first time since DH left. Ive been living in sun dresses... but have on shorts and a maternity top (and a bra for the first time in a week lol... when you are just putting around the house with no hubby home, thats sort of frivolous) and MAN... my tummy feels HUGE.

Anyway... I feel pretty and put-together and starting to think yeah... I can make it 4 more days until DH gets home! It hurts, but I can do it!

I say this now, I haven't gone to do the registering yet and do not know how my body will handle that!
post #114 of 683
8/9/10 at 2:57pm
Wow MaerynP! Way to go! I am sure you look absolutely adorable and have faith in your abilities! Sounds like you are going to be busy.

AFM: Maybe it's a motivation free Monday! I have been sitting on this couch since 8, finally talking myself into doing a load of laundry after passing the washer on my way to and from the bathroom. It really doesn't take much of an effort, to throw the clothes and detergent in and push the buttons... but I passed the thing four times before I convinced myself that it would be worth it!

I really should get started on getting the baby clothes sorted and laundered as well, but I have sort of a love-hate relationship going on with the crib/changer in which the clothes will live and have been putting it off. I did, finally, get the nursery cleaned up and organized and put the crib/changer together though, and the only thing we need to get for the nursery now is a rocker/glider, some curtains and maybe a few decorations.
post #115 of 683
8/9/10 at 4:17pm
Wow, we are all cycling together mood wise! I am lacking motivation too. I just don't wanna. Hmphf.

I have to though, since ds' bday party is this Saturday and I'm not making people wade thru piles of stuff.

I had my first NST today, and the monitor kept messing up. According to the technician, it's because it's too early to get really good numbers. This little one has enough room still to move far enough away so the monitor can't pick up changes. It totally got him sleeping, but after having to drink cold water and rolling on my side, he started moving. And then the monitor couldn't keep up.

Although, during the fluid check, I got to see the goods. It is now 100% boy. I kept feeling weird telling people it's a boy since I didn't get to see the goods myself. Unless I personally have seen the penis/vagina, I do not feel comfy trusting the techs. One of my cousins was supposed to be a girl, and his sister a boy. Yea. Trust? What trust?

I've been doing a fun game though. When I finally get to listen to some music (usually at night, after ds is sleeping), I pop one of my earbuds on my belly and see which types of music Nugget likes. So far, he LOVES Hawaiian music, especially anything by Iz Kamakawiwoʻole. He loves the Over the Rainbow song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I

He's also boogeying to Greek music, but especially the old Rembetika type. It's what his Great-Grandfather loved to listen to, according to my mom, so it's not too surprising.

Jimi Hendrix also gets him moving, but Shakira is losing her edge.

Ami
post #116 of 683
8/9/10 at 4:26pm
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by JTA Mom View Post
I've been doing a fun game though. When I finally get to listen to some music (usually at night, after ds is sleeping), I pop one of my earbuds on my belly and see which types of music Nugget likes. So far, he LOVES Hawaiian music, especially anything by Iz Kamakawiwoʻole. He loves the Over the Rainbow song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I
ooooh I LOOOOVE israel kamakawiwo'ole! I swear his voice was blessed to him by a higher power (and Im not all that religious but seriously? gorgeous voice!)

Mae grooves to http://soundcloud.com/dj-dain/dont-w...m-yours-mashup I bet your little Nugget would like it too!
post #117 of 683
8/9/10 at 4:38pm
to those with the stinky friends. Like Litchick my best friends are thousands of miles away, so instead of being sad b/c I'm disappointed in them, I'm sad that I'm not close enough to have them disappoint me.
post #118 of 683
8/9/10 at 7:49pm
My little sister is going to drive 8 hours to come and get me for a few days! She wants to throw me a baby shower, and it will be great to get out of town for a while. I haven't really gotten to see her since her wedding last year! I'll have to try and keep her here for a few days, too!
post #119 of 683
8/9/10 at 7:50pm
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Originally Posted by MaerynPearl View Post
Mae grooves to http://soundcloud.com/dj-dain/dont-w...m-yours-mashup I bet your little Nugget would like it too!
And my little man digs this remix almost as much as I do! Thank you for sharing it here!
post #120 of 683
8/9/10 at 7:59pm
I
Am
Tired!

I was soooo busy. After hmmm.... 4 years with a king bed but no king bedding (other than 2 sets of sheets), I snapped and bought some. I got this. Yay! Of course, I will NOT be using it for real any time soon. I'm too damn hot for even a sheet! But we finally have bedding.
And of course I went shopping for other things. soooooooo pooped, but so many things off the checklist.
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