Slache Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 20 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: I see ITTers on a map, and for the longest time my brain would start with her in Texas and then have to move up to Oregon. Fortunately she is now actually in Texas and my brain map is at peace. And she's famous for her incredible eyebrows. She won't come and do mine, though. Humph. My girlfriend used to do my eyebrows. They don't look like that anymore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I always forget which ITT'ers are really young and which of us are "older". She is clearly one of the baby ITTers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Where's Toto? said: I always forget which ITT'ers are really young and which of us are "older". She is clearly one of the baby ITTers. I am THE baby! That's why I'm so needy. Lana's younger but she's not here, so goo goo. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 7 hours ago, Critterfixer said: Wah! Somebody needs to come see me! On second though, no. Probably best not. I'd have to clean the house and actually repair the front porch stairs. Which I don't want to do. It's hot and sunny outside. I’ve always wanted to come visit you, Critter. You could take Me out in your boat and teach me to paint. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: What age range qualifies as older or younger? Pretty sure I'm in between but at the older end. I’m one of the old ladies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 20 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: What age range qualifies as older or younger? Pretty sure I'm in between but at the older end. I'm not sure. Maybe if you could have grandchildren or are past the having babies stage? I'm not sure it's a clear cut line. I'm definitely one of the olders. I don't think I'd be able to claim the "younger" title no matter how it was defined. 🤣🤣😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 We pulled into DQ and the children applauded. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I'm an older. 50. Schooling some kids and graduated 2. No grandchildren. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Just now, Servant4Christ said: By this definition, it's still clear as mud. I'm old enough to have grandkids, but my body hasn't gotten the memo. Apparently, my twenties were for "practice," my thirties were for, "A-HA! THAT's how it's done," and my early forties are for, "let's shift into fertility overdrive!" 😁😂🤣 I will have had kids from 24-34, and I'm closing up shop. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: I'm an older. 50. Schooling some kids and graduated 2. No grandchildren. Well get on it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 No Grandkids yet, but it's definitely possible. Oldest dd is 26. I'm turning 51 in July and dh is turning 64 in August so we are definitely "older" parents. At least, according to oldest dd - dh is about the same age as most of her friend's parents and I'm "young", while I'm about the same age as some of my younger kid's friend's parents. I'm just weird because of the huge gap between my kids (11 years between #1 and #2). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 49 minutes ago, Slache said: I will have had kids from 24-34, and I'm closing up shop. See, definitely a baby. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I'm 46.5, so I guess I'm in the middle. I got a call from my daughter at 9:18am with her asking me to take her to the hospital. After the 1 hour round trip (she's 30 minutes away and the hospital is in our city, none in hers), a Rona test, and 1.5+ hours more, she was declared in preterm labor and admitted. She's resting now, having eaten another meal and receiving another round of IV fluids. She's not dilating, but contractions are steady. I'm back at home. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Paradox5 said: I've been through that twice. Not fun! Praying for her. How far along is she? She's 33 weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Servant4Christ said: Oh my goodness! Are they trying to stop labor or are they going to just go with it and see what happens? I've never had a baby early before so I don't know the SOP for this. I'm praying for Dancer and Baby Dancer! I had to leave while she was in triage, so this part is second-hand info from her. She told me that if it progresses, they are not going to try to stop it. While I was there, they gave the first shot this afternoon to help mature the baby's lungs. That nurse said they try to keep the baby inside as long as possible, but no talk of trying to stop contractions. I left confused. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 24 minutes ago, Renai said: She's 33 weeks. My twins were 33 weeks. 33 weekers tend to do really well. 💕 Still, I hope they can stop it for now and that both of them stay as healthy as possible. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, Renai said: I had to leave while she was in triage, so this part is second-hand info from her. She told me that if it progresses, they are not going to try to stop it. While I was there, they gave the first shot this afternoon to help mature the baby's lungs. That nurse said they try to keep the baby inside as long as possible, but no talk of trying to stop contractions. I left confused. I'm confused, too. Prayers for Dancer and Baby. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Home. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I’m 44, with DS14. I was in the middle growing up and I guess I’m a middle here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Audible. I got... All 4 Tom Sawyer books Now we are 6 King Arthur Complete Sherlock Three Musketeers, iron mask and Monte Cristo Around the world in 80, mysterious island and 20,000 leagues All unabridged and 4.5 stars and up. I have never read iron mask or mysterious island. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, Slache said: All unabridged and 4.5 stars and up. I have never read iron mask or mysterious island. Some parts of the Mysterious Island are beautifully written. Some parts make me want to gouge out my eyeballs. Also, I was uncomfortable with the storyline that had to do with a gorilla that was found on the island and pressed into servitude. o_0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 19 hours ago, Susan in TN said: How close are you to 40? If our Great Western Road Trip is rescheduled, we could meet you somewhere and you wouldn't have to clean or repair. Dd13 wouldn't leave either. It's not nice to ask a lady's age, although it looks like we're all 'fessin' up in a few posts anyway, lol. (Oh, you meant the Interstate, lol!) 14 hours ago, Where's Toto? said: I always forget which ITT'ers are really young and which of us are "older". She is clearly one of the baby ITTers. I'm definitely in the older category! 10 hours ago, Susan in TN said: I'm an older. 50. Schooling some kids and graduated 2. No grandchildren. Twinsies! This is me exactly! 9 hours ago, Renai said: I'm 46.5, so I guess I'm in the middle. I got a call from my daughter at 9:18am with her asking me to take her to the hospital. After the 1 hour round trip (she's 30 minutes away and the hospital is in our city, none in hers), a Rona test, and 1.5+ hours more, she was declared in preterm labor and admitted. She's resting now, having eaten another meal and receiving another round of IV fluids. She's not dilating, but contractions are steady. I'm back at home. Praying for Dancer! 8 hours ago, Paige said: My twins were 33 weeks. 33 weekers tend to do really well. 💕 Still, I hope they can stop it for now and that both of them stay as healthy as possible. Hi Paige! So nice to see you! And sweet to post hopeful information! 7 hours ago, ikslo said: I’m 44, with DS14. I was in the middle growing up and I guess I’m a middle here. I was a middle. The middle is good. You can be awesome without a lot of interference. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 11 hours ago, Slache said: I will have had kids from 24-34, and I'm closing up shop. That's what they all say... 😁 11 hours ago, Slache said: Well get on it! Oy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (((Dancer & Renai))) Praying for her and baby. Any word this morning? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Good morning! Breakfast is ready - Greek yogurt, granola or cheerios, snd blueberries. And... Coffee! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Praying for Dancer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Good Morning!!!! COFFEE!!!!~D Humph Day!!! I am an older around here (52) but you couldn’t tell by the age of my kids. I got started late. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I got a midnight call that she was being transferred. I she spoke, I let her know I was getting dressed and on my way. She was like, mom, I don't know if they'll let you in. I was like, don't worry, I'll be there. Got there, went to the emergency room, I got checked, and told to take the secret outdoor elevator to the 1st level, then have security let me in the building. 😄 Told you, I'd be there. So, she was starting to dilate (was at 1.1 cm) and they had her on magnesium. When I asked why it wasn't started earlier, the doctor said because they only like to use it if the contractions are doing something, and they weren't at first. They were transferring her to Albuquerque because there are better facilities (nicu) just in case the baby comes. She can only have one person with her once she is in active labor, so I went home once they took her, and let her boyfriend know he'd be with her so he's on guard. She's not in active labor yet. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Praying, Renai!!❤️❤️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Good Morning! Happy Wednesday! I'm hungry. I slept ok last night. Working on the to-do list. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Thaaaaaaaat's why Krissi drinks so much coffee. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 50 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: Thank you for the update. The hospitals here are also only allowing 1 person in the room during active labor. I'm really hoping this changes before the baby comes because I'll pick DH over my labor coach (she's been with me every time) hands down. He keeps me calm just by being in the room. But as a coach telling me to focus, breathe, ect.... he stinks. Lol. I really do need them both. She's having a hard time with that decision but is handling it well (I think, I'm not there). But the boyfriend wants to be there when the baby is born, so... Did I mention the baby is a little over 3 pounds? The reason for possible nicu time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Went to Aldi and then my health coach appointment. There was a lineup at Aldi that resembled the morning they got the wine Advent calendars in. 😄 I'm hungry. Going to walk the neighbor's puppies with dd13 in s minute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Servant4Christ said: I can understand that. Some dads want to witness the birth, especially if it's their first. DH is ok with either. He's happy to go knowing and honored that just his presence alone helps me so much. He doesn't watch the birth part, but is my support and advocate when I'm in pain and unable to think clearly. He also makes sure my wishes are followed rather than ignored by some of the medical staff. He's also more than willing to stay home and take care of Oldest and Youngest if I'd prefer not to have someone come over to watch them. We don't have much family/close friends nearby. For us, it's really just a matter of making a definite plan so we know what we're doing when the time comes. It's not his first. He met my daughter within a month or two of his first being born. Edited June 17, 2020 by Renai 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 There's another thread on the chat board about a MIL planning to move in with her kids. I can feel the grey hairs just forming. MIL tells us every few years that she's going to moving in with us soon, we have a huge fight, I'm the bad guy that's singlehandedly destroying her family, then she forgets the whole thing and we do it again a few years later. She told me recently that we'll be discussing her retirement plans (again) soon and she really expects me to listen this time. No. You are not welcome here. Go away. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: One of the highlights of moving to a place with cold snowy winters. My father and stepmother THOUGHT about it. That was remedied with one strategically planned midwinter visit before we renovated, insulated, and replaced windows in many rooms of the house. She literally said "I will never move to Texas" and started planning on it a few months later. We constantly complain about the 100+° weather (while we're out enjoying it). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Servant4Christ said: (((Renai))) I didn't know. The friends I mentioned who recently had their first grandbaby are in a similar situation. Their daughter's first but not her boyfriend's first. I wish you could be there with her. I'm going to ask my Dr if there's any way that DH or birth coach can be in the waiting room so they can swap off as needed or something. Chances are, the answer is going to be no but it's at least worth asking. It's not like I'm asking for an Army sized audience, kwim? Um, didn't expect a Booya(h) so not sure how to classify this one. See, we were hoping it could be something like that - switching off. But, my daughter asked and they told her one person. The hospital where she started at spelled it out specifically on a sign, "one visitor per day." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 For good news, the baby seems heavier than originally thought: 4 lbs, 5oz. 5 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, Renai said: For good news, the baby seems heavier than originally thought: 4 lbs, 5oz. That is really good news! Estoy orando para todos ustedes. (Translation for ITT'ers who don't speak Spanish: I'm prayin' for all y'all.) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: So maybe a strategically planned vacation for her to visit you when the A/C isn't working properly, no pool in working order to visit, and lots and lots of family outdoor activities such as kids sports games planned that she can't get out of? 😂 I'm afraid she'll come in the summer and decide it's not that bad. She wanted to come this summer, with our apartment kept at 68, our 3 pools, our membership to the water park... so we told her we're afraid the heat would land her in the hospital and she's coming out in November. I hope it's 90 and she's miserable and we can talk about how cool it is compared to the horrible, evil summer. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 My kids are IN-SANE! What is wrong with them? Why aren't they tired? Everybody go to bed! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Servant4Christ said: Seems a little late for nap time and definitely too early for bedtime in Texas, right now. I am not required to justify my bedtime to you! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Renai said: For good news, the baby seems heavier than originally thought: 4 lbs, 5oz. That's a great size! Do you know if she's having a boy or girl? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Servant4Christ said: I was referring to the kids! 😂 No way would mine be tired at that time of day. As for us preggers peoples, anytime is a good time for bedtime! #30moreminutestilYoungest'bedtime! But we went to all of the places last week! They should be tired! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 How do I block someone again? 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 46 minutes ago, Paige said: That's a great size! Do you know if she's having a boy or girl? She's a girl. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Slache said: How do I block someone again? Don't block me! I'll be good, I promise! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I was looking at/stalking dd17's instagram and found out that one of her new friends at college is the daughter of a friend of mine from college. :) 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Baby helped make dinner. She is really a good cook. She made apple crumble for dessert and this summer pasta stuff that was divine. She’s only nine years old. She has a couple of good cook books and knows how to follow a recipe. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 I am older than all of you - except for Queen Ellie. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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