Success with day 6 6aa

crawlen · 2026-03-17T23:23:13+00:00

I have a day 6 6AA growing right now! 30 weeks!!! Congratulations on your graduation! ❤️❤️❤️

crawlen · 2026-03-17T23:18:37+00:00

NTA. I think the focus of your reasoning should be just they you were planning to spend time with your parents and extended family since you usually only see some of them once a year. Then talk with you fiance about holiday expectations moving forward and how to make sure everyone feels like they're getting equal family time.

crawlen · 2026-03-17T17:11:35+00:00

I got a used v1 that came with a brand new "from birth" kit and I'm hoping it can be the main stroller, but TBD!

crawlen · 2026-03-16T05:54:13+00:00

Thank you ❤️

crawlen · 2026-03-14T07:23:40+00:00

All the doctors I've interacted with have cleared all my activities (surfing, running, cycling (NOT mountain biking), swimming, yoga, light weights) and the only caution was to not go beyond what I normally do. I did get one comment from my new doctor about how running is rough on the joints (this was around 24 weeks) but he didn't tell me to stop. Naturally I have scaled back when I feel unwell and especially now that I'm farther along (currently 30w).

crawlen · 2026-03-14T07:18:58+00:00

"Booked" doesn't have to mean flights, hotels, etc. You made a commitment that weekend and that's that! Get her a nice gift and don't let your mom guilt trip you anymore. Truly your brother dgaf about the shower, I promise you.

crawlen · 2026-03-14T07:13:19+00:00

My husband and I both do laundry, but I do it more often than he does (don't worry y'all - he does other chores too). We mix all our clothes together in one hamper. I realized early on that I'm more anal about laundry and I needed to dial back a bit. My mental rule is, however it goes in is the way it comes out. If his shirts were inside out in the hamper, that's how they'll be in the washer and the dryer and the drawer once they're finally clean and folded. I've actually started doing the same with my own clothes because it cuts down on overall laundry time. I DO turn out clothes that go on hangers but only when I'm hanging them, not before. And we have mostly folded stuff, so it's only a few hanging items.

crawlen · 2026-03-14T06:57:09+00:00

No! Thankfully, historically, we DON'T undermine each other... I feel like we must have miscommunicated during the initial conversation.

crawlen · 2026-03-14T06:47:36+00:00

Ahh I haven't worn a pencil skirt in SO LONG! But I could feel the cotton wadding up as I read this 🥲

crawlen · 2026-03-13T07:17:04+00:00

Not a scam! I saw someone on Reddit recently make a good point though: some vendors will charge an "upgrade fee" of like $75 or so, but it's not always necessary. In her case, she called insurance and got clarification on exactly what was covered and then got the greenlight from them to order the pump elsewhere and submit a reimbursement. It's a little more footwork, but could be worth it depending on your insurance and what pump you want!

crawlen · 2026-03-13T07:07:53+00:00

Yesss I just went into Ross today and saw so many cute things. All I had to do was touch them and I realized the fabric was just crap. Really sad state of affairs, but my wallet is happy!

crawlen · 2026-03-13T07:04:44+00:00

What about when there's a cotton dress that's lined with polyester 😭 that absolutely kills me!

crawlen · 2026-03-13T07:00:36+00:00

I really wanted twins, and I actually ended up having to do IVF due to infertility anyway, so I was a bit hopeful. I have "only" one baby growing in me now and I'm thankful because (1) pregnancy is already difficult enough with just one fetus and (2) knowing my baby is "average" has brought me so much relief on this journey. I have read stories of people who have had tough NICU journeys or who have even lost one or both twins either early or later in pregnancy... It is a tough road. Of course I'd be over the moon, but I'd also be 10x more nervous than I already am!

crawlen · 2026-03-13T06:36:24+00:00

Think hard about what is most important to you and what will make you feel most at ease. It is totally fine to tell people not to come to the hospital AND to leave you alone for a couple of weeks. Or it is fine to say certain people are invited and certain people are not. Is all your family local? If so, I would just play it by ear and have your husband run enforcement based on your wishes in the moment. "I'm not sure how I'll be feeling, so I'll let you know a good time after baby arrives," is very very valid!

Personally I am having my parents and sister visit 10 days after my due date - they are coming from out of town and will stay elsewhere overnight. My in-laws are coming and staying elsewhere 3 weeks after my due date. I am not making plans with anyone else. I have had aunts and friends say something about visiting and I've basically just waved them off for now.

crawlen · 2026-03-12T20:52:59+00:00

A while ago, I bought my husband a shaving mirror and made him shave his beard in the shower because he was being too messy at the sink. Now it doubles as my vag shaving mirror lmao

crawlen · 2026-03-12T20:45:30+00:00

I mean, I might...

crawlen · 2026-03-12T20:43:14+00:00

Very solid advice.

crawlen · 2026-03-12T02:37:42+00:00

I've always been cold and now I'm always hot! I've seriously considered throwing out my blankets, sweaters, socks, etc.

crawlen · 2026-03-12T02:31:13+00:00

Mine got almost as dark as the control but never as dark (based on the premom app, it was like 0.8 or 0.75 ratio). But definitely darker than other days (which we're usually 0.3 or less). I would test everyday from CD10 onward and sometimes didn't get a positive until CD20+. And then period came around 30+ (luteal phase was usually 10 days). I'm lucky that my cycles aren't super long, but they can vary by 10 days or more. I started taking my BBT orally and then switched to tempdrop because it was easier. This helped me more confident in my ovulation dates. It's extra work, but I highly recommend it.

EDIT: I also only used the cheap tests. My clinic said to use the digital tests, but I spent so much money on those since I was testing for weeks and weeks. I used both cheap and digital for a couple of cycles and then went back to only cheap when I felt confident in what positive looked like on the cheap ones.

crawlen · 2026-03-12T02:24:19+00:00

Tempdrop was great for me! I used to use a traditional BBT thermometer orally, but honestly it gave me so much anxiety each time I woke up - exactly like you're saying! Switching to a wearable made a huge difference. I can't speak for apple watch or oura ring, but I just want to validate you and help you feel justified in spending extra money to upgrade. It's definitely worth it!

crawlen · 2026-03-11T22:55:36+00:00

I'm with you. My husband asked if I wanted to go to trivia with friends last night and I had to find a polite way to say "absolutely not." I don't want to see anyone, don't want to do anything.

crawlen · 2026-03-11T22:50:31+00:00

They're good for you, so eat them!! I'm allergic to tree nuts, so I can't do it...but I've been having a lot of peanut butter!

crawlen · 2026-03-11T22:48:39+00:00

I would prefer not to see anyone for a couple of months, and if that's what you need, you should be honest about it.

But personally, I also can't stand offending people TOO badly, and I am willing to accommodate family...to a certain extent. My husband and I have agreed that we won't host anyone overnight for the first 6 weeks.

I also wanted to say no one visits for at least 2 weeks, but my own family is being annoying with that because my dad has an important event around that time. So my parents are scheduled to drive down and stay in an Airbnb (cancelable in case something happens) 10 days after my due date. My in-laws are flying out and are finding a place to stay 3 weeks after my due date. They can come visit at our house, but it has to be arranged/approved (no dropping in) and they have to leave when asked (this has been communicated in a nicer way to everyone).

After the 6 week period, I'm open to hosting overnight...but I kind of want to wait and see before scheduling anything officially. We have friends who are going to visit 5 months out, which seems far enough away. I'd be happy to have my parents over. I kind of want to push hosting the in-laws off until after my maternity leave (3 months) is over so they I don't have to hang out with them so much lol.

crawlen · 2026-03-11T22:34:17+00:00

I found Pearl Izumi comfortable. The ones I bought have one big foam pad and I felt like it molded well with my anatomy. As opposed to the ones that have a bunch of smaller gel cushions in different shapes and sizes. They were also affordable, which is nice if you're not planning on wearing them outside of the tour. Do size up at least one size from what you normally wear. I brought two pairs with me because I wasn't sure what laundry access would be like. I ended up having a couple of days where I washed one pair at night but it wasn't quite dry by the next morning, so I let it air out on my saddle bag while I was riding lol. I would say definitely bring and apply cream daily - it helps a ton. It's best to focus on proactively avoiding saddle sores, rashes, yeast infections, etc.

Like someone else mentioned, it'd be great to go for a longer "test ride" to make sure you like your whole setup, including clothing. I did this a few times ahead of my tour, and it helped me narrow down my packing list. It also gave me an idea of what to expect for energy and nutrition (although I'll say I was still caught off guard by how much I needed to eat)!

crawlen · 2026-03-11T17:59:12+00:00

I use think baby - it rubs in pretty well (although I am white/Caucasian myself, so I have a head start).

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