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henderson1026 said:

BubblyDevil said:

I'm afraid to go back to work. Well I actually have to find a job first as my previous one let me go when they found out I was pregnant, but that's another story. I don't want to only see him a few hours a day, or stress out getting us both ready in the morning for work/daycare. But we could really use the money as I make more than H... I've told him I'm going to start applying for jobs soon, but I just can't bring myself to do it.

weren't you getting divorced and giving up custody?  is our troll not able to keep its story straight?

I was wondering this too...

Coconuthead

My confession: my partner is off today and I am exhuasted from LO's sleep regression so I am letting him take care of LO between feedings. Right now I am lying in bed bumping. I love it.

MrsLaurenAsh

amarissa85 said:

MrsLaurenAsh said:

amarissa85 said:

jessicaivana said:

amarissa85 said:

I think rain galoshes are stupid. I see them all over the place on campus and think wtf,are you like walking through 2 feet of water? It's drizzling, seriously.

I love my rain boots! Are those the same thing as galoshes? I wear them in the rain and the snow. I also commute to work on public transportation. I park my car at the legit end of the world where the ocean meets the bay and it's hellish everyonce in a while with the weather (I commute by ferry)- literally sat in my car last week and watched ocean water whip across the parking lot by the gallons at an alarming speed. So they are totally a must have for me. Plus I think the Hunter rainboots look cute!

That's totally different. I'm in Alabama nowhere near the ocean. The asphalt is barely wet.

@amarissa85 Where in Bama? Me, too!

Tuscaloosa and Fort Rucker. I commute back and forth.



Cool

I'm originally from Cullman and my husband is from Birmingham. We bought a historical home in Cullman, but lost it in the 4/27 tornados. We're back in Hoover now!

amarissa85

MrsLaurenAsh said:

amarissa85 said:

MrsLaurenAsh said:

amarissa85 said:

jessicaivana said:

amarissa85 said:

I think rain galoshes are stupid. I see them all over the place on campus and think wtf,are you like walking through 2 feet of water? It's drizzling, seriously.

I love my rain boots! Are those the same thing as galoshes? I wear them in the rain and the snow. I also commute to work on public transportation. I park my car at the legit end of the world where the ocean meets the bay and it's hellish everyonce in a while with the weather (I commute by ferry)- literally sat in my car last week and watched ocean water whip across the parking lot by the gallons at an alarming speed. So they are totally a must have for me. Plus I think the Hunter rainboots look cute!

That's totally different. I'm in Alabama nowhere near the ocean. The asphalt is barely wet.

@amarissa85 Where in Bama? Me, too!

Tuscaloosa and Fort Rucker. I commute back and forth.

Cool

I'm originally from Cullman and my husband is from Birmingham. We bought a historical home in Cullman, but lost it in the 4/27 tornados. We're back in Hoover now!

Is that close to either? I have no idea.

[Deleted User]

So I'll leave it at this because obviously this is getting blown out of proportion. I didn't say anyone was a bad mom. I'm not perfect, I get frustrated and overwhelmed. Not I haven't had PPD. No I don't want a cookie. I do have empathy. I knew having and raising kids would be hard and it is. I've never regretted my kids in light of this. Everyone judges. That being said I'm actually not a bitch or a jerk for that matter.

 

Happy weekend : )

RoosterMemphis

Kkramer you're a piece of work! I'm sure she doesn't wish she never had kids. Are you telling me that when you get frustrated you don't say or think things you don't mean?! Get the fuck out of here! Tell me what it's like to be perfect? Btw- women need to stick together. You are a weak link in the chain.

BubblyDevil

henderson1026 said:

BubblyDevil said:

I'm afraid to go back to work.

Well I actually have to find a job first as my previous one let me go when they found out I was pregnant, but that's another story.

I don't want to only see him a few hours a day, or stress out getting us both ready in the morning for work/daycare. But we could really use the money as I make more than H... I've told him I'm going to start applying for jobs soon, but I just can't bring myself to do it.

weren't you getting divorced and giving up custody?  is our troll not able to keep its story straight?


Once again, I don't insult anyone on here, so I don't see why its needed.

We were going to divorce. But after starting the paperwork we realized that neither one of us could care for LO alone based on financial situation and custody. And now that my ppd has gotten much better, we are able to work on things.

Things changed. Sorry to disappoint.

RoosterMemphis

kkramer1211 said:

So I'll leave it at this because obviously this is getting blown out of proportion. I didn't say anyone was a bad mom. I'm not perfect, I get frustrated and overwhelmed. Not I haven't had PPD. No I don't want a cookie. I do have empathy. I knew having and raising kids would be hard and it is. I've never regretted my kids in light of this. Everyone judges. That being said I'm actually not a bitch or a jerk for that matter.

 

Happy weekend : )

Being judgmental or "side eyeing", as you say, doesn't scream empathy. Just an FYI.

BlondieBia21

kkramer1211 said:

So I'll leave it at this because obviously this is getting blown out of proportion. I didn't say anyone was a bad mom. I'm not perfect, I get frustrated and overwhelmed. Not I haven't had PPD. No I don't want a cookie. I do have empathy. I knew having and raising kids would be hard and it is. I've never regretted my kids in light of this. Everyone judges. That being said I'm actually not a bitch or a jerk for that matter.

 

Happy weekend : )

That being said, yes, yes you are. 

(do you guys get the gif? lol)

Texasmomma13

kkramer1211 said:

So I'll leave it at this because obviously this is getting blown out of proportion. I didn't say anyone was a bad mom. I'm not perfect, I get frustrated and overwhelmed. Not I haven't had PPD. No I don't want a cookie. I do have empathy. I knew having and raising kids would be hard and it is. I've never regretted my kids in light of this. Everyone judges. That being said I'm actually not a bitch or a jerk for that matter.

 

Happy weekend : )

Well, you're doing a damn good interpretation of one on that post.

Texasmomma13

BubblyDevil said:

BubblyDevil said:

I'm afraid to go back to work. Well I actually have to find a job first as my previous one let me go when they found out I was pregnant, but that's another story. I don't want to only see him a few hours a day, or stress out getting us both ready in the morning for work/daycare. But we could really use the money as I make more than H... I've told him I'm going to start applying for jobs soon, but I just can't bring myself to do it.

weren't you getting divorced and giving up custody?  is our troll not able to keep its story straight?

Once again, I don't insult anyone on here, so I don't see why its needed. We were going to divorce. But after starting the paperwork we realized that neither one of us could care for LO alone based on financial situation and custody. And now that my ppd has gotten much better, we are able to work on things. Things changed. Sorry to disappoint.

I'm so glad to hear you are doing better and you guys are able to work on your relationship. Best of luck to you.

LiylaRae

BubblyDevil said:

henderson1026 said:

BubblyDevil said:

I'm afraid to go back to work.

Well I actually have to find a job first as my previous one let me go when they found out I was pregnant, but that's another story.

I don't want to only see him a few hours a day, or stress out getting us both ready in the morning for work/daycare. But we could really use the money as I make more than H... I've told him I'm going to start applying for jobs soon, but I just can't bring myself to do it.

weren't you getting divorced and giving up custody?  is our troll not able to keep its story straight?

Once again, I don't insult anyone on here, so I don't see why its needed.

We were going to divorce. But after starting the paperwork we realized that neither one of us could care for LO alone based on financial situation and custody. And now that my ppd has gotten much better, we are able to work on things.

Things changed. Sorry to disappoint.


I'm really happy for you that things have gotten better!

BellaOso

Oh! Side-eye me! x2 or squared if you prefer!

I love my girls. Crazy, stupid, eat-your-face-if-I-think-you-are-going-to-hurt-their-feelings love them and would NEVER change a thing - but there have been several times when I have thought, "What did I do? Things were so simple and easy before, now everything is so darn complicated!" I did with just one. I do with two.

Kids are freakin' hard. If it isn't time consuming, exhausting and draining... You're doing it wrong. If you don't occasionally get nostalgic about how much time you had to do whatever the heck you wanted before you had kids... You may have done that part wrong too.

Just sayin'.

BellaOso

BubblyDevil said:

BubblyDevil said:

I'm afraid to go back to work. Well I actually have to find a job first as my previous one let me go when they found out I was pregnant, but that's another story. I don't want to only see him a few hours a day, or stress out getting us both ready in the morning for work/daycare. But we could really use the money as I make more than H... I've told him I'm going to start applying for jobs soon, but I just can't bring myself to do it.

weren't you getting divorced and giving up custody?  is our troll not able to keep its story straight?

Once again, I don't insult anyone on here, so I don't see why its needed. We were going to divorce. But after starting the paperwork we realized that neither one of us could care for LO alone based on financial situation and custody. And now that my ppd has gotten much better, we are able to work on things. Things changed. Sorry to disappoint.

I'm glad to hear things have improved for you. Depression is a biotch. I hope things continue to improve.

fiddgepdx

lisarene77 said:

I hear ya! I moved to my current town almost 8 years ago. I've only made casual friends since moving here. My "best" friends still live back in my home area, which is 200 miles away. DH moved here in 2008 and hasn't really made any friends out side of casual work acquaintances either. We really need more couple friends. But, we're older to be first time parents. So, ones who are about the same age and have common educations and interests, have much older kids. The ones who have babies, are still in their 20s, uneducated, have never left this Podunk area, and still like to party.
So, we just stick to our selves and usually vacation with our "real" friends.

I just realized I kind of sound like a snob here. No offense meant to the younger moms. I'm sure you all probably have your Sh*t together. The ones I've met around here, don't.

This! I could have written this!

kcooper1986

DH, LO and I have been sick this week. DH is being so freakin' whiny about it I could kill him. This is day #2 he's stayed home from work, and I guarantee you I will still have to do everything for LO tonight, on top of dinner, laundry, etc. I would like to sit down for 30 min, too! Damn cranky man....

kkay1982

kcooper1986 said:

DH, LO and I have been sick this week. DH is being so freakin' whiny about it I could kill him. This is day #2 he's stayed home from work, and I guarantee you I will still have to do everything for LO tonight, on top of dinner, laundry, etc. I would like to sit down for 30 min, too! Damn cranky man....

This. I stayed home sick today. I needed to get some things done and DH and LO shared their colds with me and I feel like crap. All this has done is cause DH to say "I'm glad you stayed home so I can nap". I stayed home so I could nap and feel better before I have LO by myself the whole weekend, not so he could get a day off and nap all day.

MommyAmes2

petey1106 said:

I almost smacked the barista at the coffee shop this morning for calling me "hun." I can't stand being called "hun" or "sweetie" by anyone, let alone some 18 year old barista.

I hate being called ma'am. I am not 85!

MrsLaurenAsh

amarissa85 said:

MrsLaurenAsh said:

amarissa85 said:

MrsLaurenAsh said:

amarissa85 said:

jessicaivana said:

amarissa85 said:

I think rain galoshes are stupid. I see them all over the place on campus and think wtf,are you like walking through 2 feet of water? It's drizzling, seriously.

I love my rain boots! Are those the same thing as galoshes? I wear them in the rain and the snow. I also commute to work on public transportation. I park my car at the legit end of the world where the ocean meets the bay and it's hellish everyonce in a while with the weather (I commute by ferry)- literally sat in my car last week and watched ocean water whip across the parking lot by the gallons at an alarming speed. So they are totally a must have for me. Plus I think the Hunter rainboots look cute!

That's totally different. I'm in Alabama nowhere near the ocean. The asphalt is barely wet.

@amarissa85 Where in Bama? Me, too!

Tuscaloosa and Fort Rucker. I commute back and forth.

Cool

I'm originally from Cullman and my husband is from Birmingham. We bought a historical home in Cullman, but lost it in the 4/27 tornados. We're back in Hoover now!

Is that close to either? I have no idea.



Hoover? Yes. I'm Birmingham. So about 40 min away from Tuscaloosa..

lkobriant

"Hun" and "Sweetie" don't bother me too bad unless it's from someone way younger (then it just sounds condescending), must be the southern in me.  But yes, @MommyAmes2, I can't stand ma'am!!

ashleyamberRN

BabyE143 said:

RoosterMemphis said:

LAMuehlen said:

Im still upset with bf for not understanding why im upset about another girl saying she loves him on his facebook.

This girl and i dont like each other, shes consistantly making bitchy underhandes comments to me and i dont like how she clings to bf. I now understand why bfs bm told me when i met her this girl would make problems between me and bf

I think it's hilarious when girls flirt with MH or say things like that to him. Don't you feel bad for her?

First things first, @mommyames2 I heart you so hard.

I'm so glad my H doesn't have a fb. It illuminates any childish antics.

And I love it when other girls (and even guys) hit on my hubby. I work with a lot of gay guys and they have no issues with telling me how fine he is. I married a really good looking guy, what can I say? And he's all mine!

MH is a hot bartender and he gets flirted with and phone numbers all the time... As long as they keep tipping him it's fine with me! Oh and of course as long as he doesn't reciprocate.

And add me to the judging list. I honestly haven't had the "why did I have kids thought" yet, but with this sparkler I've had a few moments when I had to set little one down put my hands over my face and yelled "oh my god why are you crying?" And then I feel so guilty because I don't want her to think I'm trying to yell at her and I scooped her up and squeezed her.

You're right @amarissa85, that was therapeutic. I wouldn't feel comfortable saying that outloud, even to friends with kids.

Soleil3

We call our kids "it" and 'this" and "thing". Like, here, do you want this thing? or take this, or more often, Take it, Its yours!!! ala
 complete with theatrics. 

janneann1127

BellaOso said:

Oh! Side-eye me! x2 or squared if you prefer!

I love my girls. Crazy, stupid, eat-your-face-if-I-think-you-are-going-to-hurt-their-feelings love them and would NEVER change a thing - but there have been several times when I have thought, "What did I do? Things were so simple and easy before, now everything is so darn complicated!" I did with just one. I do with two.

Kids are freakin' hard. If it isn't time consuming, exhausting and draining... You're doing it wrong. If you don't occasionally get nostalgic about how much time you had to do whatever the heck you wanted before you had kids... You may have done that part wrong too.

Just sayin'.

I could not have said it better myself @BellaOso. On Friday and Saturday nights, I remember what great dates we used to go on and the movies we used to see.. and I wish for a second that we could go back, just for a night. :-)

janneann1127

suchgreatheights324 said:

I'm going to be honest. It bothers me when people call their kids brats, little shits, etc. @bunnyfer I don't think it makes you a bad mom or anything. I just don't get it. I call LO stinker, but I don't consider that a negative term. Even in jest, it just feels wrong to call a baby something I would be upset if someone called me. ETA: The rest of that confession I completely relate to.

I wouldn't think of calling my baby a "brat" or a "little shit".. but toddlers? Seriously. Spend some time with one and that is EXACTLY what you'll want to call them. Just sayin'.

RK125

@bellaoso Completely agree. Like right now I am craving fast food. I'll end up with a bowl of cereal because it's not worth packing up dd just for French fries. But before her, I wouldn't think twice about jumping in the car and going.

WashingtonQueen

I called DH last night to tell him that Xander bit Serena's thumb and made her cry. I may have referred to him as little shit at the time....

LokiLahve

We also refer to LO as It. When she's starting to wake up from naps we say "it stirs" -it must be said in a medieval type accent.

I don't know what BFP stands for. I get it means you found out you're ku, but don't know the actual words.

9 out of 10 times I type "def" instead of definitely because I can never remember how to spell it! I hope it auto corrected right in this post, because it was red & underlined.

Soleil3

I've never wanted to call my kids little shit or brat. 

kwrecks

LokiLahve said:

We also refer to LO as It. When she's starting to wake up from naps we say "it stirs" -it must be said in a medieval type accent. I don't know what BFP stands for. I get it means you found out you're ku, but don't know the actual words. 9 out of 10 times I type "def" instead of definitely because I can never remember how to spell it! I hope it auto corrected right in this post, because it was red & underlined.

BFP = Big Fat Positive

sftbllstr87

LokiLahve said:

I don't know what BFP stands for. I get it means you found out you're ku, but don't know the actual words.

9 out of 10 times I type "def" instead of definitely because I can never remember how to spell it! I hope it auto corrected right in this post, because it was red & underlined.

Both of these exactly for me too!

sftbllstr87

I run around with the 2 kids and work full time and my DH is always working so when I come home I would like to relax for 5 minutes but that's when LO is hungry so as I'm feeding him I'm catching up on the bump, I feel bad bc he just stares up at me with those adorable eyes and every other time I stare back at him and we have bonding time but sometimes momma needs some bump time!

WashingtonQueen

I am more vocal about stupid things here on the bump than I am on FB because I don't want to be "unfriended" however, that is changing. I am getting sick and tired of people believing every single damn thing they hear whether it makes sense or not. The constant spread of rumors and lies pisses me off. I now go out of my way to post a link from snopes or a news article that debunks what the person posted. I even flat out called someone stupid because she wanted to argue about basic math (she was so, so wrong).

Marvel1013

WashingtonQueen said:

I called DH last night to tell him that Xander bit Serena's thumb and made her cry. I may have referred to him as little shit at the time....

"Charlie bit me!"

nnikki10

DH has called dd " the cracken" when she starts to get fussy. He will say "you've unleashed the cracken. "

WildRumpus

petey1106 said:

KatieR2310 said:

WashingtonQueen said:

I called DH last night to tell him that Xander bit Serena's thumb and made her cry. I may have referred to him as little shit at the time....

"Charlie bit me!"

"Ouch Charlie, that really hurt"

"And it's still hurting!"

AACaHa13

I had a hard day with LO. He was so fussy for no reason And I tried all day to make him happy. I was JUST asking DH if he ever misses just having some alone time or to be able to do whatever we want on the weekends.... He of course said no, but I do.... I often miss it... I am glad I just went through this thread and read all of the comments about some of you feeling the same way! It makes me feel better!!

Also, we sometimes call LO the beast.... Lol

Marvel1013

WashingtonQueen said:

I called DH last night to tell him that Xander bit Serena's thumb and made her cry. I may have referred to him as little shit at the time....

"Charlie bit me!"

Jill9288 said:

petey1106 said:

KatieR2310 said:

WashingtonQueen said:

I called DH last night to tell him that Xander bit Serena's thumb and made her cry. I may have referred to him as little shit at the time....

"Charlie bit me!"

"Ouch Charlie, that really hurt"

"And it's still hurting!"


"Aha, ohh. Ouch! OUCH! Ouch Charlie! Ooooooooooowwww. Charlie, that really hurt."

BellaOso

msspeedymarie said:

nnikki10 said:

DH has called dd " the cracken" when she starts to get fussy. He will say "you've unleashed the cracken. "

When LO is sitting in her car seat, something about the angle makes her look like Winston Churchill. So we call her the "Prime Minister" - "The prime minister has awoken."

Okay... This is really bad but we only said it at home when it was me and DH. DD1 looked a little like Hitler when she was newborn to like 3 months. She had a side part, thick hair and a scowl and would move her arms around wildly. She was a miserable newborn/infant (very happy now,) and we used to call her Mein Fuhrer.

*Puts on flame suit and runs out of the room*

NikkiD522

These nicknames are so cute and it's so funny how we all come up with them... I call LO "buttnut".. No idea why lol.

Speaking of FB, whatever happened with that random package you got @washingtonqueen ? I know you had found the person on FB, but then I didn't see any other update.. ?

BabyE143

Soleil3 said:

We call our kids "it" and 'this" and "thing". Like, here, do you want this thing? or take this, or more often, Take it, Its yours!!! ala
 complete with theatrics. 

Our endearment of choice for Baby E is The Offspring.