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@twodoghouse: How adorable! We are also teaching our sweet little corgi about "baby's room" - she's getting supervised visits while we hang curtains, put together furniture, etc. Just making sure she gets used to it but doesn't pee on the rug I haven't fully decided to keep!

@Glitter: I am pretty sure I have this going on too. The pain has been really unpleasant. I was kind of freaked out about it TBH until I consulted Dr. Google. I totally agree that it feels like you're getting hit with a bat down there! It's like it's bruised, but on the bone, and someone is pressing on the bruise really hard.

A couple weeks ago, my SI joint was just killing me. I went to the chiropractor who told me that my pelvis was tilted and out of alignment. She worked on it, and it helped... but now I am wondering if it was just another symptom of symphysis pubic dysfunction, but on the back of the pelvis rather than the front.

Does anyone else feel like they are carrying super low and deep? I have felt plenty of movement, but it is all close to the pubic area and in my lower abdomen. Haven't felt anything even close to belly button or ribs! Hopefully that's nothing to be worried about.

I am excited to have my appointment today - I am meeting a different doctor at the practice, hopefully this one doesn't tell me that I've gained too much weight like my usual OB did last time!

@Mae: We are team green!!! Thanks for asking @Mae.

I have not been around much lately but our current to-do items are calling daycare centers and in-home daycares to set up appointments. I am dreading the reality check when I find out exactly how much day care costs! The other (more exciting) to-do is researching and shopping for our new baby room furniture! Anyone have a DaVinci Kalani 4 in 1 crib? Do you like it? I found a pretty good deal on one but I can't decided between White or Espresso (dark brown). I am worried the white will get scuffed up really fast. We want the crib to last for future #2/#3 down the road.

Also... what's the word on Gliders? Is that the typical purchase for nursing chair in the baby room? I found one for about $450 which I thought was pretty reasonable.

Next appointment for me is tomorrow!

@Momma_Nessie: we have a different da vinci crib in white and have been very happy with it. So far it has survived 2 moves and aside from losing a couple screws looks just the same. I will say on the one we have the screws are visible which is kind of annoying and we received ours with a crack in one of the non-structural pieces. The white has definitely held up so if that's your preference I'd say go for it.

@Momma_Nessie: My parents gifted us a really nice fancy glider, and my cats have completely destroyed it We put it in the living room because it was too big for the nursery. I didn't actually use it that much (but I didnt' end up bf-ing). In the nursery we have an ikea poang. It was fine for us, but once again, it may be different if i was actually nursing!

So I finally did it...I wore DH's ski jacket to work. I look completely ridiculous, but it was Oh. so. comfortable. I will have to see if I can take a pic at some point to show you guys!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S Day May Mommas! Does anyone have any fun dates planned with their DH??

DH and I are going to buy our crib tonight!! That will be our "date"! We'll probably go out to dinner tomorrow night.

@cookie_dough: That is awesome that you wore your DH's ski jacket! I love it. I haven't raided DH's closet yet, but he did offer the other night.

@Mae: thanks for the recommendations. DH and I will have to check out Babies r us and see what they have for gliders/recliners.

I am with you ladies. We never go out period, so if/when we finally do it sure as heck isn't going to be a night like tonight!

DH was an idiot last weekend and I'm still not over it, so I told him I wasn't getting him a card (I am really big on cards, lol) told him I wasn't faking the words, and I'd get him something when he got his shit together, lol. He did get me a really sweet card, some Hershey kisses, and ferrero rocher's he left on the table for me this morning I saw after he was gone, so that was sweet. I got him a big tub of gummy hearts, I'm not all cold hearted!

@Beebug: I have to wear full panel and big full panel - if not I'm uncomfortable. My SIL gave me some old navy full panel pants. They only cover like 3/4 of my belly and dig in. No good!

I need to get a double stroller but I'm at such a loss as to what to get. I want something that handles well and easy for me to fold up and go. There are hardly any for me to test out at the store. The ones there are bulky. It's such an expensive purchase, I want to be sure we like it.

No v day plans tonight-DH is on nights. We celebrated with dinner last weekend. Though I did get chocolate, candy and cards from DH and DS. My mom is spending the night with us tonight so my v day present is sleeping in tomorrow. Woo hoo!

Happy Valentine's Day! We don't really do anything special usually, maybe just make a fancy dinner and have a few drinks at home. I have a yummy looking dessert I want to make but I'm going to attempt to take the glucose test again first thing tomorrow morning so I think we'll "celebrate" tomorrow instead.

@Mae: We ordered that exact same chair & ottoman last week! So glad you like yours - we ordered ours online and it hasn't come in yet. How is the color? We set up the registry just to get the 10% back in gift cards (I hope no one finds it and thinks we're greedy registering for a second baby!) and we got the ottoman for free with the special they are offering right now so it was a pretty good deal.
@Beebug: I hate maternity clothes. The full panel makes my belly so ridiculously itchy that I can't wear them and the short elastic band is either a little tight and uncomfortable or too loose and fall down. I loved being pregnant in the summer last time. I just wore dresses like 99% of the time.
@cookie_dough: We bought a used Britax B Ready (not included in the recent recall) to convert to a double. It's not a side by side but does accommodate a car seat. So far it's been fine but so much heavier than our cheapie Graco Lightrider!

@Mamasig: I am finding full panel is definitely best this time, whereas I didn't really like them last time, while the bump looks the same, I guess it's definitely different! Mind you, I also wasn't at work sitting most of the day this time last pregnancy too, I was already off up to EDD.

The double stroller is such an expensive purchase, if this one turns out to be as awesome as it is, $200 is a steal. I don't know of one that would suit or needs that wouldn't be bulky, so I got over that in a hurry. I know we'll go on gravel/uneven trails, I know we'll use it a ton, so I want it to hold up too, so I try to remind myself of that. I know some people complain of the single bob being bulky, but I didn't find it too bad, so assume I will adjust/not know any different with whatever double we roll with!

I am jealous of your sleeping in tomorrow @Mamasig: ! I would love that! Not that I ever sleep in regardless, but the option would be nice!!

We committed to painters last night! Our whole house except bedrooms will be done (LOL on it going from an entry way/hallway and maybe kitchen quote) and I am SO excited! We will do the kids rooms on our own this Spring, the only thing not done will be our bedroom and bathroom, and our mudroom. Going to be completed the week after March Break! The cost difference for them to do all of this (labour, paint, tax) versus us doing it (just cost to us in paint and materials) was $475 or so (huge part of that is their discounted price buying paint). Given the prep, the time, the perfection that will come with us doing it, it seemed like a no brainer! Half the cost was the space we initially wanted done/quoted, and I am shocked DH said to just do the whole thing, eeep!

@skipra: @Mae: Does the ottoman rock? I have an old school wooden rocker, but I would love to find a footstool or ottoman that rocks for my feet. Aside from the stool's that "go" with typical glider's, I can't seem to find anything one-off that rocks for the feet!

@Mae: Ohhh that is lovely. I need to find one.

@cookie_dough: I am thinking I will wear one lots, either #2 on front, DD in bob, or DD in back carry and #2 in bob! Only time where I'm screwed with this plan is weather. If it's too hot, too windy, rainy, cold, etc, I am definitely going to be out multiple times a day walking the dog and just getting out, so that's where I am thinking double will be essential for us! I am not a huge mall person, so won't be taking it there!

@Mamasig: I want to get a wrap this time, did you like the Moby despite DS not liking it? We have the Beco Gemini carrier and looove it, use it a ton, but I'd like to try a wrap this time too!

We borrowed a swing for DD, and I found one for $20 on a local facebook Mom group for $20 that was the plug in version (opposed to batteries). It is just a graco one of some sort, nothing fancy, but safe and does the trick!

@Mamasig: The only thing I don't like about my carrier is when we back carry DD, she sits low and can't see over my shoulder/ahead. I am hoping to find a wrap that will work for #2 when little, but perhaps give me the option for a back carry and getting DD higher, too.

@Beebug: that seems to be a good deal! I love our single BOB as does R. She always asks to go in the "strollder." I think I want a city mini double but am not positive. A double BOB would be good too! So many options lol. And re: the no card. At least you're honest! And gummy bears is a sweet gesture in and of itself so no need to worry about seeming cold hearted

@cookie_dough: @Mamasig: I have an ergo and R likes it. I have to be honest though...I've always worn her facing me! I couldn't figure out the back carry when I tried. But that could've been because I was alone. Maybe a wrap would work better?

The back carry was so hard to get the hang of, honestly it made it so much easier when DD learned what was going on and "helped", not by doing anything specific, just the expected movement and the process! I found it so much more comfortable. She preferred to forward face on the front, and there's so much good/bad on that out there, I felt guilty when I did it, so when she got big enough to the back carry I used that whenever possible as she liked it, and I didn't feel as bad!!

Here's a selfie from last summer! It was brutal when she figured out how to rip off her sun hat!