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cuntasaurusrex

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/weird-al-enlists-jack-black-aisha-tyler-for-pharrell-parody-tacky-20140714

FB has a new theme song.

jensavicci

Matthew930 said:

@jensavicci‌ and @pintsizedmama‌ - getting through that storm unscathed was a pipe dream.

Picture this - I'm the last house on the street, and the last storm a few weeks ago caused a HUGE tree branch to come down on the power lines and rip them out of the house. Because my house was damaged (second time since the first big snow storm in january), peco won't put them back in the house until the header board is fixed...so they just tied a rope around the lines and affixed it to my CHIMNEY to hold the lines up.

We've been calling them to come cut down the tree for weeks now.

Fast forward to last night. THE WHOLE FUCKING TREE snaps in half and is now laying on the lines. The only reason it didn't pull the lines out again is because THEY ARE TIED TO MY FUCKING CHIMNEY.

We have power right now, so they probably won't come until something catastrophic happens. In which case there is a twitter smear campaign and a call into a high level person in their future.

I would think a snapped tree on the power lines would be pretty damn major. And what if pieces come falling from it? Ridiculous. Glad nothing more happened! I haven't been outside yet so, I don't know the damage but, fortunately nothing directly around my house is damaged.

fmb2011

I'm so freakin excited! I'm getting induced tomorrow! Since my blood pressure has been up my high risk dr recommended I go ahead in especially since I'm already 4cm and 80% effaced. I'm looking forward to meeting my little man! Of course the hospital has been busy so if there's no bed it might get pushed back to Thursday but at least the end is in sight!

TugboatSheila

@2lacyblue: It's a good thing I didn't ignore, it was the real deal and I had the baby haha.

It was actually that video circulating of the woman giving birth in front of the hospital that had me realize I was more afraid of having the baby at home than I was of being turned away at the hospital.

TugboatSheila

amlonica said:

I hate these diapers. We have newborn huggies - plan is to cloth diaper as soon as his circ is healed and we can stop using the vasoline. And I think its related to the vasoline making the diapers less absorbant, but his entire outfit is soaked every time he pees. Im not exaggerating, the only time we didnt have to fully change him was when he peed during a diaper change and was naked anyway. Im out of clothes, hes out of clothes, Im tired of it. Im hoping Im right about the vasoline because if this isnt over soon I may catheterize him for life

STUCK IN THE GREY

We actually are doing the same thing (cloth diapering) but waiting for the cord to fall off before moving forward. What we've been doing is putting the vasoline on some baby washcloths and putting it in the disposable. It helps soak up all the pee too.

TugboatSheila

MonkeyJD said:

I hate these diapers. We have newborn huggies - plan is to cloth diaper as soon as his circ is healed and we can stop using the vasoline. And I think its related to the vasoline making the diapers less absorbant, but his entire outfit is soaked every time he pees. Im not exaggerating, the only time we didnt have to fully change him was when he peed during a diaper change and was naked anyway. Im out of clothes, hes out of clothes, Im tired of it. Im hoping Im right about the vasoline because if this isnt over soon I may catheterize him for life.

The CD board introduced me to Waxelene. It's a CD friendly alternative to Vaseline that is sold at CVS & online. I'm hoping to only use disposables until those meconium poops are done then switch even before the circ is healed.

I bought the waxelene and was using that before switching to vasoline with cloth wipes simply because the Waxelene goes really quick It's awesome though. I love the smell and I am keeping it for future baby uses for sure!

TugboatSheila

SuperTinkerham said:

MIL asked me last night if they thought it was twins since he's so big. Ugh. She is sweet but she is so dumb. I've had at least 10 ultrasounds. I'm pretty sure they would've seen a twin in there (especially since we did transfer 2 embryos).

My MIL kept telling me I was going to have an 8 pound baby because of how big I was. Vengeance was mine (sort of) when he came out at 6Lb7oz. But then.. I guess I was just fat.

cuntasaurusrex

It is causing me irrational distress to find the perfect rattle for this LO.  I'd ordered a Burt's Bees rattle from BBB, only to have it delivered find out that it was crinkly and didn't rattle at all (the HORROR!!!), and everything else I'm finding in stores is plastic and crap.

I found these, but I'm having a hard time justifying the price, though he *NEEDS* the Christmas ones:

https://www.cheengoo.com/index.php?cPath=40_41&osCsid=cde1362e0468b8a47299199861f3470a

Weirdo.

Soon2BMrsN

aliletz said:

It is causing me irrational distress to find the perfect rattle for this LO.  I'd ordered a Burt's Bees rattle from BBB, only to have it delivered find out that it was crinkly and didn't rattle at all (the HORROR!!!), and everything else I'm finding in stores is plastic and crap.

I found these, but I'm having a hard time justifying the price, though he *NEEDS* the Christmas ones:

https://www.cheengoo.com/index.php?cPath=40_41&osCsid=cde1362e0468b8a47299199861f3470a


Weirdo.

Cutest ever!

Katieryan13

aliletz said:

It is causing me irrational distress to find the perfect rattle for this LO.  I'd ordered a Burt's Bees rattle from BBB, only to have it delivered find out that it was crinkly and didn't rattle at all (the HORROR!!!), and everything else I'm finding in stores is plastic and crap.

I found these, but I'm having a hard time justifying the price, though he *NEEDS* the Christmas ones:

https://www.cheengoo.com/index.php?cPath=40_41&osCsid=cde1362e0468b8a47299199861f3470a

Weirdo.

I want the giraffe rattle!

mrscurlygurl

aliletz said:

It is causing me irrational distress to find the perfect rattle for this LO.  I'd ordered a Burt's Bees rattle from BBB, only to have it delivered find out that it was crinkly and didn't rattle at all (the HORROR!!!), and everything else I'm finding in stores is plastic and crap.

I found these, but I'm having a hard time justifying the price, though he *NEEDS* the Christmas ones:

https://www.cheengoo.com/index.php?cPath=40_41&osCsid=cde1362e0468b8a47299199861f3470a


Weirdo.

It's a good thing they don't have a unicorn one or I'd be buying it.

livkight

This would fit better in the MBF thread, but it's Tuesday. I was talking to my grandma on the phone the other day, and she says "Grandpa's asking if you've gotten fatter." 

Because that's just a nice way to start a conversation with a woman ready to give birth any day. 

When I said, "well, it's not FAT. I'm pregnant and I'm gaining right on track with what is normal" she said, "Doctors want women to gain so much these days. Back in my day they would really get on you for gaining that much." 

Yeah, right, grandma. Sometimes I wish I had the heart to really tell off an old lady. 

Pffffft. 

gallifreygirl

aliletz said:

It is causing me irrational distress to find the perfect rattle for this LO.  I'd ordered a Burt's Bees rattle from BBB, only to have it delivered find out that it was crinkly and didn't rattle at all (the HORROR!!!), and everything else I'm finding in stores is plastic and crap.

I found these, but I'm having a hard time justifying the price, though he *NEEDS* the Christmas ones:

https://www.cheengoo.com/index.php?cPath=40_41&osCsid=cde1362e0468b8a47299199861f3470a

Weirdo.

I really want the donut ones now.

jnnfrrose6

PAGE 300 !!!!!

also, MIL leaves tomorrow  <:-P

likeanoldtimemovie

At my appointment Monday, my blood pressure was high (150/100), I gained 10lbs in 10 days and I'm super swollen. No protein in urine though, so I had to do a 24 hour urine collection and was put on light bed rest.

...yeah. I filled up my jug in 12 hours. Called my midwife and she said, "Wow. That's never happened before!"

Really? I'm nine months pregnant, you told me to stay hydrated and I'm the only person to ever fill up the jug before 24 hours were up?

So I had to go buy a damn Rubbermaid container and use it. Midwife said she "hopes the lab can use it" since it's not in an approved container. Otherwise I have to do it again. UGHHHH.

Kabee4

I was eating grapes and my phone rang. I definitely put the grape to my ear and the phone to my mouth. I need this baby to come out so my brain will work again!

SuperTinkerham

likeanoldtimemovie said:

At my appointment Monday, my blood pressure was high (150/100), I gained 10lbs in 10 days and I'm super swollen. No protein in urine though, so I had to do a 24 hour urine collection and was put on light bed rest. ...yeah. I filled up my jug in 12 hours. Called my midwife and she said, "Wow. That's never happened before!" Really? I'm nine months pregnant, you told me to stay hydrated and I'm the only person to ever fill up the jug before 24 hours were up? So I had to go buy a damn Rubbermaid container and use it. Midwife said she "hopes the lab can use it" since it's not in an approved container. Otherwise I have to do it again. UGHHHH.

For pete's sake!!!

SuperTinkerham

Csection is scheduled for 7/23 for my little butterball.

littlemissmarla

On the announcement board i've seen a few 10lb babies! I want to read those labor stories!

fmb2011

Waiting around my house to hear from the hospital when I can come in for my induction is driving me nuts. And I'm not sure if it's because I'm excited or if it's because DH is excited and keeps asking me to call them and check on when we can go in. He's not being very patient!

dobbyisfree

likeanoldtimemovie said:

At my appointment Monday, my blood pressure was high (150/100), I gained 10lbs in 10 days and I'm super swollen. No protein in urine though, so I had to do a 24 hour urine collection and was put on light bed rest.

...yeah. I filled up my jug in 12 hours. Called my midwife and she said, "Wow. That's never happened before!"

Really? I'm nine months pregnant, you told me to stay hydrated and I'm the only person to ever fill up the jug before 24 hours were up?

So I had to go buy a damn Rubbermaid container and use it. Midwife said she "hopes the lab can use it" since it's not in an approved container. Otherwise I have to do it again. UGHHHH.

This was me exactly. I peed so much in the hospital before they sent me home that I asked for two jugs. And I definitely used both. When I repeated it 2 weeks later the lab tech gave me a hard time and smirked when I didnt use both. Give me a break.

jensavicci

DD has been so stressed lately. I feel so bad. Not like temper tantrum stressed but distant and frustrated stressed. She's been very quiet too. If I don't move fast enough with something, she gets upset. If I'm holding the baby, she's upset. It's at a point where I just don't know how to make her happy. I'm so worried about her and think I might need to get some help.

marsalisails

jensavicci said:

DD has been so stressed lately. I feel so bad. Not like temper tantrum stressed but distant and frustrated stressed. She's been very quiet too. If I don't move fast enough with something, she gets upset. If I'm holding the baby, she's upset. It's at a point where I just don't know how to make her happy. I'm so worried about her and think I might need to get some help.

i have absolutely no advice, as i only have one so far, but HUGS to you - it must be heartbreaking, especially since she's so small.

emineminem

Things I have learned in my almost five days as a mother:

- There is nothing more rewarding than successfully calming down your screaming child just with cuddles and motion.

- There is nothing funnier than watching a baby scare herself awake by farting/poosploding.

- Sometimes, you will feel like all you are is a giant boob with legs.

- My new favorite hobbies are sleeping and showering.

jensavicci

@Matthew930‌

Thank you! I appreciate that!

@symphony4586‌

We've done that before it was even an issue! She takes ballet, gymnastics and is currently going to day camp. All of which she has made friends. I feel like it might be deeper than not having a sister and thats just a part of it. I can't help but feel guilty that, whatever the reason, it's because of me.

About to check it now though!

jensavicci

Woops. Doublemint post!

middleschoolmommy

I have to pee soooo bad right now but DS is sleeping on my chest after crying for an hour straight....

Big+Lil

My word. How do you manage to wash your hair with two kids? Between the night sweats and spit up, I have to wash it every day and can't figure it out. DH works 70+ hours so he can't help me out.

livkight

One of my bffs IRL had her baby today. We had the same EDD so now I just feel really behind and lonely. I thought we'd be able to suffer through going past our due dates together. OF COURSE I'm so thrilled for her. But I'm also feeling #foreverpregnant

lindslalala

I'm getting a pedicure right now. Fingers crossed the foot massage puts me into labor so I don't have to have sex with DH tonight!

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helloblueeyes

My co-worker just sent me this. And of course i had to share...

ETA: Youtube why you full of fail?!?!

Wierd Al - "Word Crimes"

https://youtu.be/8Gv0H-vPoDc

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I just cracked open my last bottle of Tums and I refuse to buy more so hopefully this kid shows up before the antacids run out.

emineminem

LeaLupins said:

I just cracked open my last bottle of Tums and I refuse to buy more so hopefully this kid shows up before the antacids run out.

I officially made it through five damn bottles this pregnancy. Don't worry though, popping the kid out offers INSTANT relief so the end is in sight

honeybee434

I want to throw away every sleeper we have that has snaps instead of a zipper or isn't a gown. Fumbling around half awake in the middle of the night with that many snaps is my least favorite part of my day.

marsalisails

alwaysnc4me said:

BPaws said:

Agh.... @alwaysnc4me‌
I'm so sorry. Your post wasn't there

Matthew930 said:

bullybutt said:

So does anyone know if Cytotec can be used after your water breaks?  It was never recommended when I was in labor with DS and only at a 3.  I have a terrible feeling, this labor is going to be very similar since I am only sitting at a 2 and "not ready".

i have no idea about hospital drugs to get contractions/dilation going after your water breaks, but for the love of Christ do not take castor oil to get it going "naturally".  i learned that the hard way. i won't elaborate.

Lolololololololol, only bc they gave me 2 oz of castor oil to down.....and I did! And I shat all effin day. I feel your pain, girl!

@alwaysnc4me! Omg! Why do they DO that to people?! I think my midwives had me take two, 2 oz bottles and told me to put it in a milk shake (my DH still to this day calls it my poop shake), and i shat ALL THROUGH MY LABOR AND THREE DAYS AFTER! It was awful. It worked, but honestly, this time I would take the c/s over that any day! Bastards! I thought DH would never want to have sex with me again after that )

emineminem

I was telling my nurse about all the natural induction stuff I had tried- eggplant, pineapple, etc. and she said "that's great! Just tell your friends - NO castor oil, their nurses will hate them" haha.

marsalisails

missquela said:

I was telling my nurse about all the natural induction stuff I had tried- eggplant, pineapple, etc. and she said "that's great! Just tell your friends - NO castor oil, their nurses will hate them" haha.

I guess the crunchy - granola midwives like poop?! When I told my new OB after I got pregnant this time her reaction was that of horror. She basically said the same thing and assured me that I would never have to do that again! Ha!

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lindslalala

My Sakura Bloom ring sling arrived yesterday and I spent a solid hour wearing DS's baby doll around the house in it. DH thinks I'm losing it. I don't disagree with him.