Hellobee Boards

@pregnantbee: Fuck that noise! Seriously. Because you look awesome. And are handling pregnancy like a BOSS. And you better believe these douche nozels should be grateful that we pregos don't treat our pregnancy in kind, i.e., like it is *open season* on body commentary for the masses because . . . YEAH.

@LCTBQE: I have started doing the same thing . . . I passed a mail carrier yesterday who asked when I was due. When I told her August, she winced and said you're gonna be so hot. I just smiled right back at her (a smile so big it damn near hurt my face . . . a huge break from my typical BRF!) and said . . . maybe, but I'm lovin' every minute of it! So. In betting terms, I'll see your *hot* and raise you *fucking fabulous.*

@LCTBQE: For several reasons (mostly related to complications I had during my first pregnancy), I have been having regular growth scans (20, 24, 28 weeks); I have another next week at 30 weeks, then 32, and then growth scans and NSTs every week from 34 to the end (I can't remember when they pick up to twice a week, but yeah, so.many.tests/appointments!, much like @ShootingStar: ).

@LCTBQE: your experience with the paige jeans. Which do/did you have? I was really regretting not ordering online the paige jeans that have the low waist with elastic only on the sides. I have the AG "super skinny leggings" jeans that I wear normally. They said to get in your normal size. But they bunch at the zipper when I sit and slide down when I walk. Is this normal of maternity jeans? Should I keep them and expect to fill them out more? What should I do?!?!

@pregnantbee: Yea! Great update!

@T.H.O.U.: @Pirouette: I'm so relieved. Thanks!

@agold: Phew. Huge sigh of relief over here. Thanks!

@pregnantbee: Yay, great news! Big difference between one and five weeks! Guess that shows how accurate the fundal measurements must be...

Ah ha! I got my first "Wow, you're gonna be hot this summer!" comment. My reply: "Good thing I have A/C everywhere I go. And at least I'm not due in October (tends to be much hotter in Sept and Oct here)."

@Pirouette: I went to get some food afterwards but for the most part after an hour or so I was fine at work.

@T.H.O.U.: @Aandmklover: thanks for the input. it's just the 1 hour, but I guess i'm just a little paranoid because I do tend to get lightheaded from sugar sometimes. I'm really anxious to set up this meeting, but also think it's probably best to put it off a day just in case.

@T.H.O.U.: yea the sweats is another thing I was thinking about since i'd have to put on a suit in the summer heat! last time i made my husband come with me and we went to a nearby diner after for food. but since i have my growth scan the next day and want him to come to that, I'm gonna be a big girl and do this one on my own haha. and probably take a cab to work after.

@Pirouette: I felt fine. I was pretty hungry though, and wish I'd brought a snack!

@agold: @Silva: @pwnstar: i guess i feel a little silly for making a fuss over it since it seems like no one had issues, but i decided better safe than sorry, and just told them i cant meet Monday. I feel more comfortable going to work and having a normal day. Thanks for the input!

@pwnstar: yes, for sure! that's definitely my motivation. I'm going to inevitably be anxious about the glucose test, and also about the meeting...probably best to separate the two and not create more stress for myself!

@mossyslane: @agold: - thanks for the tips on iron! @mossyslane: I'm already taking a thyroid med on an empty stomach, so my midwife suggested a liquid supplement I can take with food. Hopefully it helps. I *have* been feeling tired but sheesh, I'm almost 30w, with an almost 4yo and its 108 degrees, I didn't think I'd be flush with energy!

@MrsBeluga: OMG. After sitting a blood draw lab for three hours for a stupid glucose test, I would also take an entire sick day! Glad you did that for yourself!

Sorry guys, I'm slack!
Im due July 16, and this is my first.
It's a girl and we couldn't be more excited! Her name is going to be Ashlyn Rebecca(:
I've stayed sick the ENTIRE pregnancy so I'm pretty ready for her to be here!
Thanks for being so welcoming

@pregnantbee: I had a fundal measuring me 5 weeks ahead too at 27w! I had a growth scan and baby is now measuring on track here at 31 weeks and is 3.5lbs I saw a midwife for this last appointment and was not a fan of her. I was shamed for my last fundal measurement being because of my pre-pregnancy BMI? Though now I'm measuring on track now and was at 24w as well so that really can't be possible. And tack on the 4lbs I gained in 3 weeks (also shamed and told to cut down the carbs) She just wasn't very tactful in her delivery and it made me feel bad

@pregnantbee: luckily it's an OB/midwife practice and I just see all of them once since they are all on call for different days of the week for delivery. This was the first one I didn't particularly care for I will be delivering at the hospital across the street so will only have one of the OB's anyways and I've liked all of them so far.

Second or third time moms, are you having a sprinkle or a sip and see?
My dear friend just offered to host either event for me, and I'm thinking of taking her up on the sip and see. I know sprinkles are supposed to be smaller, which is my preference anyways as I have a few good girlfriends, my concern is that none of my friends are friends- not enemies, they are all from different parts of my life. So a sprinkle seems like it would be 5-7 of us awkwardly getting to know each other (and high stress on me, feeling I need to connect everyone), where as a sip and see (healthy mom and baby willing) will be open house style, casual, fun and showing off the baby. (Additionally- not that I expect gifts, but being team green, a s&s allows those who wish to gift us something, a little more direction as to what to buy, i.e. clothes for baby boy.)
Any thoughts? (And yes, I'm posting this at 3:47am. Damn pregnancy insomnia strikes again).

@OldpuebloJenn: One of our friends wants to throw us a shower/sprinkle. We don't really want one. BUT. Sometimes an event like a sprinkle/birthday party makes it easier for people to get together in that it's not just a regular party, if that makes sense (and we would love to have an excuse to get everyone together). So we're going to let her call it what she wants, but we're still trying to figure out a way to tell everyone not to bring gifts. It's a bit of a sticky wicket. We certainly don't want anyone to think we expect gifts!