TTC/Preggos/Post-Partum Check-In July 25

[dlandkk808]

Thought I'd start us off since it's probably July 25th for most everyone, but me.

Melanie - I'm so sorry for the added stress with your job. I'll be praying that everything works out for you.

Morris - Hi there!! I don't get too post too often either because it's been hectic with having the kids home for the summer including my nephew. Way to go with the running and workouts. I can't wait to get back to working out. I've really slowed down within the last week or so. Even fast-paced walks seem to get my heartrate up quick.

Kate - Have fun meeting all the Catheites!!

Susan - Hope this is the real AF for you and you can get back on board with TTC.

Jen - When do you go back to school? How long are you going to be taking off from work when the baby gets here?

Maggie - You're so pretty!! Any contractions yet?

Hi Candra, Mikkia, Stephanie, Anne, Kristan, and everyone else!!!

I've been so bad with checking-in lately. My two kids are in football/cheerleading and they are currently on a 2-week conditioning schedule where they have practice Mon-Fri afternoons so it's like I come home from work and straight to the park. I haven't worked out much at all this week except walking. I am so pooped by the time I get back from their practices that I can barely do anything. I am planning on getting some pilates and upper body weights in. Better go get dd's ice cream. She's been waiting so patiently.

Lisa

 

[jaypea]

Hi,
I am up early b/c the exterminator is coming in a few minutes. Last week, when I scheduled his return visit, it didn't seem so early, but now it does. At least the ants are gone (or have gone somewhere else that I don't know about). I posted lastnight, so if you didn't read it, it's the last one on page 2 from yesterday. Nothing too exciting on it, just some personals and details from my OB appt on Wed.

I plan to exercise today, in the afternoon, due to a busy morning. I will do ME or a Cathe Kickbox workout...not sure yet.

Lisa-I am taking off from Oct-Jan when the baby comes. My mom is planning to stay with us from Jan-March to watch the new baby. There is a lot I have to do to get ready for school and my sub. I still am not able to move into my new classroom yet. I am itching to get in there so I can get that all done and out of the way. School begins on Aug 25th for me and DH. We work in separate school districts, but they are very close to one another. I work 5 minutes away, and so does he (just in different directions).

Well, I have to run. BBL
-Jen

 

[Susank41]

Good Morning!
Hi Lisa-how many hours ahead of us are you?? Hope you had a good night!
Jaypea-I can't believe how your dr acted about your weight yesterday! So glad you don't have to see her again! Im glad you enjoyed Slim and Lean. That is my fav JL workout. I have them all, but always go to that one. Do the endless chest presses kill you too?
Melanie-what on tap for you today?
Hi Stephanie, Maggie(where were you yesterday), Candra, Mikkia, Morris, Kristin, Jenn2, Kate!!
This is for sure AF, thank goodness. Im glad to get back to normal.
Today I go to the neurosurgeon at 11:30, then dh is taking dd and me out to lunch. Then dd and I will probably get in the pool for a bit. Nothing too exciting today.
I wonder what Kate will be doing today?? Would it be fun working out with Cathe or what??
My early riser dd is up already wanting breakfast. bbl

 

[Mikki]

Morning girls!
Hope everyone is doing well today. I have to get dd to camp in few minutes so I thought I'd check in. I am going to do Bootcamp from 4ds this am and I am going to Starbucks for an Iced Decaf cinnamon dulce latte. i have been dreaming of this day for...about 4 months. Coffee is just sounding good again so I thought today I would try it. that will be the highlight of my whole day. My inlaws are coming tomorrow and will be here the whole month of August. I am not very happy about it. I just doin't feel like cooking for 6 and entertaining and cleaning up for them. I know that makes me a bad person, but its just how I am feeling right now.
Lisa-where do you live?
Jen- I haven't read yesterdays personals yet, but from what I gathered above, how dare that dr upset you? Unless you are smoking crack cocaine or playing in traffic, the rest is very, very subjective and she has no right to make you feel bad!!!!!
Susan-Sound like a nice day with dh and dd. I hope all goes well with the neuro Dr.
I bet kate is having a blast!!! Hi to everyone to follow today!

 

[Mikki]

Jen-went back and read your post. I think that your weight gain is fine, and it is sad she gets off on torturing pregnant women over 5 lbs. Pleaseeee! Along time ago when I worked at the health departmet, with all my teenage moms I wasn't particularly worried about their weight gain, but smoking drinking drugs abuse I could go on. So if she was on you about that stuff, fine, but a 5 lb weight gain? I am stepping down from my soap box(carefully so I don't fall)

 

[melanalyus]

Fire Scare

I had to call the Fire Chieff at 530 this AM. Our smoke alarm went off---electrical for a brief moment. When around the house looking for smoke (with Jadon in one arm/ Fire extinguisher in the other at about 50 mph) I couldn't find anything. I found some cold ashes downstairs & it smelled like sulfur. I didn't know if it was from the air conditioner guy who serviced our air---or if it was new? I didn't know if Jory was playing with matches. I tried to call Jory's cell (Randy & Jory went fishing) and no one answered. So,...... I got dressed and stood in the yard until fire chief came.

Nothing's on fire. We're going to be okay. Whew! Life is so adventurous!!!!!!!!!!

I have the next 3 days off! Yahoo! I was working on my foreclosure paperwork when we had the fire scare. My goal is to call the banks today. I also have a phone "interview" with K-mart at 2pm---they'll offer me their offer. So, lots of stuff going on.

I will try to check in, I haven't even read posts. Sorry. I"m not a good friend right now ---I'm so needy.

 

[MSJ]

Hi everyone!

By the time I got down to the computer yesterday, it was too late to post, so I just lurked.

Dh has gone to scout camp overnight so that he can pick up scouts and take them home in our monster van. When the cat's away, the mice will play--movies and junk food.

Dh just walked in--he forgot something--the bible on mp3 and the latest Rush album, Snakes and Arrows.

Okay, anyway, I got less junk food than I normally do to avoid vomiting, which always seems to occur when he is gone.

I am going to work on the girl's and ds 13's school schedules today. That should keep me off my feet. Dh left me with a fairly clean house--he's good that way.

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Kristan--so good to hear from you! I'm glad you got some workouts in. Sounds like Mimi's weight gain is good. Are the older siblings just loving on her?

Morris--so good to hear from you too! Great workouts--you must be healing up very well. I have a little over 3 weeks. My back is killing me, but Dh fixed the stationary bike, so atleast I have a cardio option that does not aggrevate my back at all.

Candra--I loved the carwash too when I was little. Now we just make the oldest children wash the cars--it's a paying job. I hope you guys had fun.

Stephanie--lateness is irksome to me as I consider "on time" to be slightly early. Dh is one of those late people, so we balance each other out. I hope you had a fun play date.

Kate--I hope you are enjoying yourself and not reading this--you should be enjoying every moment of that RT live .

Susan--I think that you've still got good eggs there. Don't give up. (((hugs))) I hope you get good news from the neurosurgeon today.

Melanie--praying here that your interview with K Mart goes well. What a turn of events. I wouldn't tell that I was pregnant until after I had negotiated a contract. It's not legal for them to ask that is it? (((hugs))) What a relief there was no fire--a house fire is one of my big worries...no real reason why--I'm just sort of neurotic about certain things.

Mikkia--just get pizza for your inlaws. 5 inches of rain is a lot for one day. I'm glad you weren't hit worse. Hey and I thought you were going to nap through Space Chimps--what happened?

Jen--Oh my goodness--that ob sounds like a total b*****. I'm not even supposed to use that word, but I'm sorry that is just so out of line. Can't you request anyone but her? She would hate me as a patient--I've had 10 lb months before. Anyway--I'm glad you get to take some time off when the baby comes.

Lisa--I've been having rather painful and intense braxton-hicks, but not all the time. I don't expect to be early . It sounds like you've got a lot on your plate right now. Don't worry about checking in daily. We'll be here and we won't forget about you

Hi Anne! Hi JenM! Hi Trish!

take care all
Maggie
36 weeks, 4 days

 

[Mikki]

Melanie-i am so glad there was no fire. Prayers headed your way for 2 pm interview, I sure hope its a good offer.
maggie-i see that my labor fairy dust i am sending your way is NOT working. I will send more! my inlaws don't eat carbs, period. so no take out, just steak steak steak (and the expense!) its all part of the fun in having them visitI wish I would have slept through the movie, but we had popcorn, it was so good...
4 ds split bootcamp was a killer, and my bis/tris are unhappy, in a good way.

 

[Stephanie0523]

Hello ladies! Yesterday went very well. The kids had a blast, and DS has been acting a lot better to me today. He's always been so sweet that his little attitude this past week really bothered me. I think he's just getting bored and ready for school to start back. He told me today he wants to start taking gymnastics, so I've got to do some research and try to find a place that's affordable. Don't know if we'll be able to swing that and soccer for both the boys time and money wise. Today we're chillin out and relaxin. It's a rainy day here.

Jen-I am so mad at your doc for her snippy comments about your weight. If I only gained 5 pounds at my next appointment, I think the whole OB/GYN office would throw a parade in my honor! Does she have kids herself?

Lisa--Your schedule tires me out! Hope you get some time in for YOU!!

Susan--How did the doc's visit go? Hope everything went well.

Mikkia--Your post has me really really wanting a cinnamon latte now!!! We're trying to boycott our local Starbucks though, because they moved into the lot right next door to my favorite old coffee shop and put them out of business. But I told DH that they now are the only shop in town, and a cinnamon latte isn't something you can just whip up at home. God bless you for hosting your in-laws for a month. And you can't even drink alcohol... Doesn't that qualify you for sainthood??

Melanie--Girl, you need a vacation! You have the worst luck!! At least they found no fire. Thank goodness for that!! I hope the interview goes well!!

Maggie--I love your new avatar!! Hope you're feeling well today. Do you homeschool your kids? If so, WOW!

Well, I better get some laundry done now. Hope everyone is having a good day!!

 

[Susank41]

Hey Ladies!

Finally back from the doc. I have been cleared for more exercise. No heavy lifting for anothre 6 weeks..Like no 60lb barbells... But I can start back with weights...whew!
I had x-rays done and took a picture of it....its freaky to know all that is in my neck!!! I"ll try to attach a pic of it.

 

[Susank41]

Melanie, let us know how the interview went!!!
Maggie-HI.. you sound like the funnest mom!! Can I come watch movies and eat junk food too? Promise I won't puke!
Hi Mikkia, Stephanie!!

 

[dlandkk808]

Jen - I just finished reading yesterday's posts and all I can say is that dr. is a WITCH!!!! How rude!!!!!

I need to catch up with everyone else's posts from today, but just needed to comment about Jen's dr!!

 

[autumn]

Hi ladies! Ok, way off-topic....

Melanie, I sent you a couple of pm's to test things. Let me know if you got 'em.

TIA!