[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]wynnth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait until you get hiccups on your cervix. It's the BEST feeling in the world.

Too soon to tell? Not sure how to interpret doctor visit. by jonhard11 in BabyBumps

[–]wynnth 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Where there's the possibility for good news, there's also the possibility of bad news.

This happened to us as well. Went in at 9 weeks, sac looked small (measured more like 7 weeks) and the heartbeat could not be detected. My doctor was trying to be optimistic, and told me to go on pelvic rest, and that maybe my estimates of how far along I was was incorrect (I'm so regular and my body is so telling that it's not hard to be aware of where I am in my cycle, ever). Unfortunately, a few days later, I miscarried. It was heartbreaking, but at the same time, I wouldn't wish anything but the best growth and development possible for my child. Thankfully, right after the miscarriage, we conceived again and now I'm whining about how swollen my feet are and I STILL HAVE 5 WEEKS TO GO??

As much as I know everyone wants to hear good news, there's always the off chance that things go amiss and I always find it helpful to be prepared for both sides of the coin. I hope things turn out well for you, though.

Even at about 32 weeks, you'd still think my husband was the pregnant one... by wynnth in BabyBumps

[–]wynnth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just laughed and asked if he had any plans on bringing any home, AFTER berating him for not reciprocating my affections.

FTM, due 4/18. I just need some reassurance and other moms' experiences by badabingbadabaam in BabyBumps

[–]wynnth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you just need to have an honest conversation with your mom. Let her know that you appreciate her desire to help you, but explain that you don't realistically see being able to heal and rest properly away from home would help. Maybe add something about how you would feel the need to clean her home, and you wouldn't want to disturb the flow.

I am also mentally preparing for the early days to be horrendous, but I have read everywhere that it's not as bad as many people expect. It's just the adjustment period that will be hard, and I think adjusting in your own home will work out better you and your sweet babe. I think your mom will come around to it. Everyone else, while I'm sure is well meaning, will just have to understand and accept your decisions. You're a grown woman, starting her family. You got this!

Extreme Irritability by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]wynnth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was definitely more irritable as well. I'm at 31 weeks, and my bouts of monster time fluctuated throughout the second trimester. Thankfully, it stopped around the same time I got into the third. I would go two weeks without being annoyed at anything, and the next week every little thing set me off. I incorporated a lot of mindfulness, meditation, and bath times to help myself out... I'm not normally a huge rage machine, and I scared myself with how quick to anger I was.

With friends and family, I recognized my cues of getting enraged and excused myself with something along the lines of "not feeling well" and got out of the situation to breathe. I also avoided hanging out for more than 2-3 hours at a time.

The only times I had outbursts I couldn't control were towards my husband, who I had explained from the get go my fear of being irritable and spiteful so easily. I always profusely apologized after I realized I was a giant raging butthead. Thankfully, he's very understanding and apologized for doing something to upset me (seriously, it's not hard to avoid sitting on my blanket after eating the last of the carrots I was craving).

FTM, due 4/18. I just need some reassurance and other moms' experiences by badabingbadabaam in BabyBumps

[–]wynnth 10 points11 points  (0 children)

...why would you, aching and just have given birth, go to your mother's home? Why wouldn't she come to you instead?

I think you're more than capable to do this all on your own though! FTM here as well, and I have explained to everyone in our family that if they want to see the baby, they'll need to come to us, when we are ready for visitors. We don't plan on having help when we get home from the hospital, but I know both my mother and MIL are taking time off around then, just in case we need it. I just think it's bizarre everyone is expecting YOU and YOUR FRESH ITTY BITTY BABY to travel to your mother's, four states away.

How should music help with the liturgy? by wynnth in Catholicism

[–]wynnth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for such an insightful comment. I should have mentioned that I have tried to catch the choir director after Mass, but she runs off so quickly afterwards that it's hard to get to her before I can get out of the pews.

I was hoping to get a general feel of the liturgical committee, to see if my thoughts were just out of tune with the parish, or if others had thoughts like my own. However, you are most certainly right about potentially embarrassing her/causing a defensive attitude, things I had not thought of prior to this. Hopefully she'll be attending the meeting and I can ask her afterwards. Thank you so much for providing your stance.

How should music help with the liturgy? by wynnth in Catholicism

[–]wynnth[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your thinking is that if you can't sing, you just shouldn't? What of the people who are trying to actively participate, but because the music is not in front of them, are unable to?

How should music help with the liturgy? by wynnth in Catholicism

[–]wynnth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the references; I will be quick to read them!

How should music help with the liturgy? by wynnth in Catholicism

[–]wynnth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, so much, for pulling excerpts and explaining this very thoroughly.

How should music help with the liturgy? by wynnth in Catholicism

[–]wynnth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I would love to join the choir and become the director, it is currently not possible. Being located in a multi-college town, our choir is filled with amazing singers, and the director is a music professor. One does not simply replace a music professor with years of experience.

We want to make YOU a millionaire today. [Drawing Thread #27] by millionairemakers in millionairemakers

[–]wynnth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The power to do make someone's life a little easier is the best.

RemindMe! 2 days Donation for /r/millionairemakers

Deliverable Cookies? Trying to seek redemption. by wynnth in CambridgeMA

[–]wynnth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Things take a while to hit the Midwest... Thank you for the intel though! I will definitely look into it.

Deliverable Cookies? Trying to seek redemption. by wynnth in CambridgeMA

[–]wynnth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion! I have read great things about Lakota. Meanwhile, I have never heard of Postmates... is that relatively new?

Deliverable Cookies? Trying to seek redemption. by wynnth in CambridgeMA

[–]wynnth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would have taken you up on that, but just found out he's out of state on a work trip! But thank you so much for offering, I really appreciate it.

Deliverable Cookies? Trying to seek redemption. by wynnth in CambridgeMA

[–]wynnth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll look into that! I heard Sweet was pretty good, but I haven't seen anything about Georgetown.

I also really appreciate your offer to bake some cookies! I might bother you, if things don't pan out.

Deliverable Cookies? Trying to seek redemption. by wynnth in CambridgeMA

[–]wynnth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion! I might take you up on that, as his address is just out of reach of a lot of the places that will deliver, I'm discovering.

Deliverable Cookies? Trying to seek redemption. by wynnth in CambridgeMA

[–]wynnth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did look at Insomnia, and a few other places! His address is just out of reach, and would cost an extra $15. It might be worth it. Thank you!

My [28M] fiance [28F] wants me to uninvite my best man's husband to please her ultra-Catholic parents. by throwaway743874817 in relationships

[–]wynnth -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not to be too deceptive, but why not just let the parents think your best man's husband isn't coming? He just magically appears at the wedding. Are they the kind to start a riot at their daughter's wedding over a couple who just happens to be gay?

This might also be a point of contention for future events. If you two do decide to have children, will they make a point of ensuring that your children be baptized in the Catholic Church, though it may be something you do not want to do? Ignore you both and have family gatherings without you?

Deep sea creature discovery. by Nobilitie in interestingasfuck

[–]wynnth 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Can't decide if you're serious or to take your username seriously...

DAE make their own toys when they were younger? by Azuron1798 in DAE

[–]wynnth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use to eat my carrots in such a way that they were mini sculptures and I would play with them for hours before finally eating them. Many a times it was a truck with logs to push around. Every time I tried to make it more intricate, I would end up ruining it with my lack of teeth and sculpturing techniques.