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jensavicci

TallMomma29 said:

jensavicci said:

Managed to find this look alike ring for $67. That's pretty good IMO I'm a happy mama!

So pretty!  Where is it from?
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Emitations! It's pretty hard to find a real pink morganite stone in the cut that I wanted for less than $100 lol and since I'm allergic to nickel, I can't really wear too much fake jewelry. So! Emitations has a nickel free collection and I found this peachy pink ring! with a 15% off coupon! Woot woot!

ETA: I'm just hoping it doesn't fall apart lol! Waste of $mula$

Kabee4

I just received a swing from my aunt and cousin. They RSVP'd that they were coming to the shower. What do I do? Bring the gift? Write a thank you and just enjoy their company at the shower?

BoraBoraBaby

Just locked myself in the bathroom to avoid DH for a few minutes. His feet stink SOOOOO bad.

jnnfrrose6

Kabee4 said:

I just received a swing from my aunt and cousin. They RSVP'd that they were coming to the shower. What do I do? Bring the gift? Write a thank you and just enjoy their company at the shower?

If they RSVP'd no to the shower, then I'd still assume they aren't coming. I'd figure that's why the swing was shipped instead of given at the shower. Send a thank you, don't bring the swing to the shower, and if they do go to the shower then you can also thank them in person and enjoy their company.

helloblueeyes

I feel like this kid dropped even lower (which I wasn't sure was even possible) but I also feel a ton more pressure upwards on all my guts.

WTF? How is that even possible?

So freaking uncomfortable. Ug.

ichamommy

I'm 8 months pregnant and just gave mySELF a foot massage. Yeah.

ichamommy

@jensavicci‌ so since @LiteraChick‌ asked one she had been wondering, here's mine (and forgive please if you have already said this long ago)...

Where does the donation come from? Are your other kiddos from the same donor?

I love that you are on here and your "DW"s which confused the hell out of me at first.

dobbyisfree

Anyone else feel like their skin scratches and shows it much easier? I know its probably because Im dehydrated and a terrible water drinker. But I have 2 cats and a dog that love to be on me and Im used to having a few claw marks but now it seriously seems like I live in a zoo.

likeanoldtimemovie

So I'm in a theatre group and nearly all of the other cast members are coming to my baby shower. However, I haven't decided if I should invite one of my favorite members yet or not and could use some advice.

Five or so years ago, during a show, she told me that her husband was coming to the performance, but would be a few minutes late. He had gone to an "adoption celebration" for friends of theirs adopting and had a really hard time with it, so he left early. The two of them can not have children, despite trying for years. She told me that she feels bad, but she never ever goes to any baby showers, even if they're the showers of her best friends. She says it's too hard, she'd rather send a gift/card and celebrate that way. Her husband still tried to go to all of these things, but that night, he had a hard time and refuses to go to any as well.

I love her. She's one of the best people I know. I want to invite her so she doesn't feel left out, but I don't want her to feel obligated. Do I send her an invite knowing that, five years ago at least, she felt really uncomfortable and sad around baby showers and refuses to go? Is that a total slap in the face? Should I send her an email/text and ask her if she'd like to come? Do I pretend like I have no memory of that conversation?

My sister has had four miscarriages and lost five babies. She says she would be hurt if she didn't get an invite, like it was just another reminder that she wasn't "part of the group". But this friend has specifically told me she refuses to go so.... ugh. I don't know. I just want everyone to be happy!

jensavicci

@ichabody‌

Lol it's no problem. I like being able to talk about these things.

It's the same donor! We got really lucky and met a great guy who doesn't have any side issues (baby mama drama issues). We'd originally met him at the Philly pride festival. We were at an adoption stand talking about what the possibilities could be for us to have children. He was one of the men at the stand and he made us more aware of the process of donating. We made friends and he offered to donate to us. At first I was kind of uncomfortable with it (I didn't want Michael Myers babies lol) but, we got to know him a lot more and since then he's been our donor.

Lol I didn't understand your last sentence btw.

zellatrix

likeanoldtimemovie said:

So I'm in a theatre group and nearly all of the other cast members are coming to my baby shower. However, I haven't decided if I should invite one of my favorite members yet or not and could use some advice.

Five or so years ago, during a show, she told me that her husband was coming to the performance, but would be a few minutes late. He had gone to an "adoption celebration" for friends of theirs adopting and had a really hard time with it, so he left early. The two of them can not have children, despite trying for years. She told me that she feels bad, but she never ever goes to any baby showers, even if they're the showers of her best friends. She says it's too hard, she'd rather send a gift/card and celebrate that way. Her husband still tried to go to all of these things, but that night, he had a hard time and refuses to go to any as well.

I love her. She's one of the best people I know. I want to invite her so she doesn't feel left out, but I don't want her to feel obligated. Do I send her an invite knowing that, five years ago at least, she felt really uncomfortable and sad around baby showers and refuses to go? Is that a total slap in the face? Should I send her an email/text and ask her if she'd like to come? Do I pretend like I have no memory of that conversation?

My sister has had four miscarriages and lost five babies. She says she would be hurt if she didn't get an invite, like it was just another reminder that she wasn't "part of the group". But this friend has specifically told me she refuses to go so.... ugh. I don't know. I just want everyone to be happy!

I would maybe hand her the invitation in person and explain you don't want to leave her out but understand completely if she doesn't feel comfortable being there.

ichamommy

jensavicci said:

@ichabody‌

Lol it's no problem. I like being able to talk about these things.

It's the same donor! We got really lucky and met a great guy who doesn't have any side issues (baby mama drama issues). We'd originally met him at the Philly pride festival. We were at an adoption stand talking about what the possibilities could be for us to have children. He was one of the men at the stand and he made us more aware of the process of donating. We made friends and he offered to donate to us. At first I was kind of uncomfortable with it (I didn't want Michael Myers babies lol) but, we got to know him a lot more and since then he's been our donor.

Lol I didn't understand your last sentence btw.

When you said DW (<----- ETA: MONTHS AGO) I wrongly assumed we had dude on the board. My apologies... I eventually figured out that your DW is your DW as are you to her! I just think you are totally cool.

jensavicci

@ichabody‌

Oh LOL! I thought some of you might have thought I was a guy too at first!

But awwww that's so sweet! That really made me smile! I get "you're weird in a funny way" a lot but rarely "cool" lol. So thank you *hug*

You guys are all too cool for school B-) and you know it.

abchittam

@likeanoldtimemovie‌ - I completely agree with @zarkarella‌. I think that is probably the best, most considerate option.

@symphony4586‌ - that is freakin hilarious! Maybe I need to try that on DH.

MonkeyJD

I just got an email saying all Old Navy Outlets are having a 60% off sale through Monday. Just thought I would share that info. I'm going to swing by tomorrow & see if I can grab a couple of things to get me through these last few weeks.

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jensavicci

jessa8907 said:

I cannot stop watching this and laughing uncontrollably. 

Lmao I'm gonna be late because of you. That was too funny.

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MonkeyJD

jessa8907 said:

MonkeyJD said:

I just got an email saying all Old Navy Outlets are having a 60% off sale through Monday. Just thought I would share that info. I'm going to swing by tomorrow & see if I can grab a couple of things to get me through these last few weeks.

DAMMIT @MonkeyJD STOP SPAMMING THE BOARDS WITH YOUR GREAT SALES.

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sxymamakat

LiteraChick said:

I feel after reading the "weird shower items" thread, that we care waaaaay too much what other people think.

Do I give a shit if someone sideeyes me for having breast pads? What the hell do they think I'm going to need? Cute baby socks and color coordinated outfits only? Yeesh. 

I put Shel Silverstein poetry books on my registry and I dare someone to comment on how that isn't appropriate. Oooh I dare them.

It's not appropriate, Lit.  You should have put TWO sets, and given one to me!  ;-) 

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sxymamakat

LiteraChick said:

@sxymamakat

For you:

Lit!  Thank you!  Now, just take picture of the inside of each page too ;-)

While it's not the most etiquette friendly thing, I let it be known I was okay with the idea of the shower hostesses requesting books (instead of cards or something) for the shower because we're huge readers and would love Bean to have a ton of books.  I didn't ASK them to do it, just was clear it was A-OK with me.  I didn't receive a shower invite myself but heard through word of mouth that apparently rather than asking for books, they asked each person to bring diapers- first, I find this incredibly offensive from an etiquette standpoint, but THEY ALL KNOW WE'RE CDing! GAH!  So I think I'll be raiding my books at the 'rents house to see what kiddie books I held on to.  Boohiss. 

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sxymamakat

LiteraChick said:

@sxymamakat the whole bring a book and diapers diatribe is where my opinion becomes unpopular. I'm all for it if the hostess wants to do it and if any guests are offended by it as it's OPTIONAL, I'd be surprised. I think this is a regional thing because I've never been to a shower where this wasn't happening. And I have a LOT of showers under my belt.

IMO calling your gf's giftgrabby behind their backs instead of their face where they can defend themselves or explain something smacks of bitchery and I'm not really down to hang out with chicks where they turn their noses up at something as inconsequential as that.

I largely agree with you, especially with the books (it's a request, not a subpoena!).  Even with the diapers, my problem is more with stocking up on brands and sizes where you have no freaking clue what you need or what will work for your baby.  My issue here though is that they completely ignored what I hinted at wanting and just requested the diapers because every single one of them thinks we're nuts to cloth diaper, saying "it won't last" and "no, I really think you should have a full stock of disposables for when you change your mind"- or my favorite- "Well, you need disposables for when I watch the baby, because I'm not dealing with cloth" from the person I have seen twice in the last year.  

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kwh33ls

LiteraChick said:

@sxymamakat the whole bring a book and diapers diatribe is where my opinion becomes unpopular. I'm all for it if the hostess wants to do it and if any guests are offended by it as it's OPTIONAL, I'd be surprised. I think this is a regional thing because I've never been to a shower where this wasn't happening. And I have a LOT of showers under my belt.

IMO calling your gf's giftgrabby behind their backs instead of their face where they can defend themselves or explain something smacks of bitchery and I'm not really down to hang out with chicks where they turn their noses up at something as inconsequential as that.

I'm with you here. Some of the sweetest showers I've been to had the "book instead of a card" thing, and I happily obliged and thought nothing of it. It's super common around here, and I believe that my shower's hostess will probably do that for mine. I'm excited to see books!

SuperTinkerham

AW/SS today is my 35th birthday. Mister made me breakfast in bed and we have dinner reservations tonight. This year is so much better than last year. I tripped in my kitchen and broke my shoulder on my last birthday at 7:30 in the morning.

I'm just so happy to be PG after infertility and miscarriage. And to have married this super cute guy.

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SuperTinkerham said:

AW/SS today is my 35th birthday. Mister made me breakfast in bed and we have dinner reservations tonight. This year is so much better than last year. I tripped in my kitchen and broke my shoulder on my last birthday at 7:30 in the morning. I'm just so happy to be PG after infertility and miscarriage. And to have married this super cute guy.

Happy Birthday!!!

 

jensavicci

@SuperTinkerham‌

Happy birthday!!!!!

kwh33ls

Happy birthday, @SuperTinkerham‌ !!

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Happy birthday @SuperTinkerham!

The last 2 trips I've made to Target, I'd walked out spending under $50. 

Granted, yesterday I went in for sprinkles and seltzer and spent $35 but I still consider it a win overall.

helloblueeyes

@SuperTinkerham Happy Birthday!! 

katnipeverclean

Happy Birthday @supertinkerham!!!

I have the best boss ever. I just basically told him I'm done with this job right now, I feel like I'm going to explode and I am completely burnt out. We have this very honest open-book kind of relationship and he knows I'm not saying I hate my job, but just that I'm burnt out right now. So I get the afternoon off. DH has ordered me to get a pedicure.

helloblueeyes

symphony4586 said:

@sxymamakat oooh that burns me. Someone said that to you? "You need disposables for when I watch the baby, because I'm not dealing with cloth"? 

I'd be all:

Never watching MY kid.

Yup, that's my stand point too. You can't follow what I want done with my kid you don't get unsupervised time with my kid. My mother and I have already had this talk about cloth diapering, she's not happy about it but is planning to suck it up if she ever wants to babysit.

My parents blatantly told me that they didn't care what rules i set down, they would do things the way they would do them. This is one of the main reasons that neither my parents or my MIL will be left alone with my kid. And of course i keep getting the whole "JUST YOU WAIT! You'll be begging us to take her off your hands." 

Um..bullshit. 

January Bride

Happy Birthday, @supertinkerham!  I hope you have a great day.

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helloblueeyes said:

symphony4586 said:

@sxymamakat oooh that burns me. Someone said that to you? "You need disposables for when I watch the baby, because I'm not dealing with cloth"? 

I'd be all:

Never watching MY kid.

Yup, that's my stand point too. You can't follow what I want done with my kid you don't get unsupervised time with my kid. My mother and I have already had this talk about cloth diapering, she's not happy about it but is planning to suck it up if she ever wants to babysit.

My parents blatantly told me that they didn't care what rules i set down, they would do things the way they would do them. This is one of the main reasons that neither my parents or my MIL will be left alone with my kid. And of course i keep getting the whole "JUST YOU WAIT! You'll be begging us to take her off your hands." 

Um..bullshit. 

My family always bitches at me for not leaving DS alone with them.  They respect everything that I do and don't mind cloth diapers or the way that I raise him.  I just love being around DS and would prefer to spend my time with him.  Now if they gave me money to go do something so they could watch him, that might be a different story

jensavicci

Just wait @LiteraChick‌

Someone is bound to say just wait again.

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