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mrs.amma

Yes please!! I'll jump on the bandwagon and be a Gryffindor 

mrs.amma

Thanks! You rock!

mamakiss

I assume it's because I'm relatively young, but many people (friends that are a few years older//have kids already) keep asking me what pregnancy books I'm reading, and then they are shocked and appalled when I say none. Then I remind them that I'm a child development major, a researcher by nature, and that everything is available online now.

what's most annoying about it is they usually start asking me questions about what I'm doing or offer "advice" and then I can elaborate in more detail the reasons behind it.

Never underestimate a woman who googles everything.

zellatrix

mamakiss said:

I assume it's because I'm relatively young, but many people (friends that are a few years older//have kids already) keep asking me what pregnancy books I'm reading, and then they are shocked and appalled when I say none. Then I remind them that I'm a child development major, a researcher by nature, and that everything is available online now. what's most annoying about it is they usually start asking me questions about what I'm doing or offer "advice" and then I can elaborate in more detail the reasons behind it. Never underestimate a woman who googles everything.

Pregnancy books were such a waste of money for me. Hell, even "What to Expect When You're Expecting" created a website. 

lizzybeth13

Ylvelill said:

@symphony4586 It is what mammals normally do to their young

My mother loves to tell the story of how after I was born, they handed me to her and she just licked my face.  She says it was an uncontrollable instinct . . . I've always just thought she was a weirdo. 

TugboatSheila

jessa8907 said:

mrs.amma said:

I haven't been Bumping for the last few days because stupid work was too busy, but when I started reading around this morning I saw Harry Potter siggys. Now I'm bummed I miss the HP action! Someone please fill me in!!!

side note: last weekend I made DH watch the HP marathon on abc family. I thought it was a solid way to spend a Sunday

It was in last week's FFFC. If you want a badge I made them and can link you the one you want!

GIVE ME RAVENCLAW!

jensavicci

jessa8907 said:

I vote that we nominate one of our regulars as the token "white knight". I think it would be hilarious to watch some butthurt newbie get some confidence because they think someone is on their side when really, it's all just for fun for us.

Does that mean I'm a bitch? Oh well. 

The baddest of them all

TugboatSheila

mamakiss said:

I assume it's because I'm relatively young, but many people (friends that are a few years older//have kids already) keep asking me what pregnancy books I'm reading, and then they are shocked and appalled when I say none. Then I remind them that I'm a child development major, a researcher by nature, and that everything is available online now. what's most annoying about it is they usually start asking me questions about what I'm doing or offer "advice" and then I can elaborate in more detail the reasons behind it. Never underestimate a woman who googles everything.I

Stuck in the Grey

I thought I was going to be someone who read every single pregnancy book. I should know by now that this is not how I learn. I just rely on talking with my OB on major things, will be taking classes, speaking with other moms and the information from my mom friends (which spurs me into conversations with my OB). 

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jensavicci

@LiteraChick‌

SCORE! Lol I'm glad someone got a chuckle out of it.

helloblueeyes

I had a dream last night that me, @jensavicci and @jessa8907 were floating down the river on an awesome boat drinking fruity alcoholic drinks with little umbrellas. 

I was really bummed when i woke up. 

beff12

mamakiss said:

I assume it's because I'm relatively young, but many people (friends that are a few years older//have kids already) keep asking me what pregnancy books I'm reading, and then they are shocked and appalled when I say none. Then I remind them that I'm a child development major, a researcher by nature, and that everything is available online now. what's most annoying about it is they usually start asking me questions about what I'm doing or offer "advice" and then I can elaborate in more detail the reasons behind it. Never underestimate a woman who googles everything.

I had a woman (with 5 children!) asking me what pregnancy books I've read and when I told her that I haven't read any, I got a major side eye from her. I told her I've been reading things online and got an "oh...that's nice..." but I'm pretty sure she still thinks I'm crazy. Ohhh well.

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jensavicci

@helloblueeyes‌

Lol that sounds like a lot of fun! Til our bellies tip the boat over O.O hahaha

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MonkeyJD

LiteraChick said:

Can I just say, I have a strange weakness for outfits with some design or patch on the butt. I cannot stop buying these because I keep picturing a fat diaper butt over my husband's shoulder, cuddling him and I want ALL THE THINGS

I went to a consignment sale & got a little outfit with a big crab on the bootie! I can't wait till next summer when it fits!

MonkeyJD

Apparently ^^^ that ^^^ was my 500th comment. I feel special Haha!

nola 1017

Pooka8 said:

Ha, if your doctor thinks that women in WI are generally overweight, she should go practice in NW Louisiana for awhile or other areas where people drink sweet tea like water and serve their veggies in bacon grease.  Your doctor is a bitch.

@Pooka - I'm a SE Louisiana girl, and I totally drink my tea like water. We go through a couple of gallons on the weekends.    

nola 1017

jojobean86 said:

We still haven't named this baby. Part of me doesn't care, we still have 16 weeks. The organized planner in me wants to settle already. It's like having dirty laundry out on the floor that I haven't picked up in 24 weeks.  :-?

@Jojobean86 - I'm in the same boat.  DH thinks I'm kidding, but I seriously feel like this kid is going to be "Hey, YOU!" for awhile. Our friends had twins last summer and it was driving their whole family crazy that they didn't have names.  I totally get it now.  

Our issue is that DH is insisting on Jackson. And I just can't get on board with it.  I've tried.  But I don't like it. And I feel like a major b!tch. I know it would make DH so freaking happy and I really want to make him happy.  I wish he'd get over the name and find another one that he is equally in love with.  

jnnfrrose6

tundrabunny said:

zarkarella said:

What aisle in a drug store would you find body glide? You know, the stuff you put on your thighs so you don't chafe? I use deodorant, but it wears off too fast.  

I got mine from a sporting goods store in the running section.

I just use baby powder.

tourqeyes

jessa8907 said:

netsirk2013 said:

@netsirk2013, maybe because some of us actually took the time to give suggestions on how to deal with it and are worried about the puppy's well being and situation??

In all seriousness, it's not an easy situation to have an older pup rehomed (or trying to be) and I know I, for one, am/was worried about it and curious as to if things have gotten better for everyone.  If having people worry about other beings bothers you sooooo much, dont read the thread anymore!

Its a joke, nobody attacked the person who did the let it go post. It just keeps popping up and not going anywhere new. I was one of the many people who gave advice that the OP is too good to accept because as i recall " its not her dog or her responsibility" Get your undies out of your ass!

But... what if she wears thong underwear? 

Taken from another thread but ----- actually that raises a good question -- where can I get thong panty liners? Target didn't see to have them. I'm not willing to give up my thongs yet.

nola 1017

@literachick - I adore the clothes with animals on the booty.  So freaking cute.  Probably one of the things I miss most about my Marchie being a baby. 

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tourqeyes

Thank you!

And holy hell this cough has taught me I need to work on my kegels.

likeanoldtimemovie

tundrabunny said:

I know I've bitched about this before in other threads, but it drives me absolutely crazy that you can contact people by email, but then they insist on calling you instead of emailing you, even when you explicitly say that you prefer email communication. I do not like the phone. I respond faster to email. I work in the interior of a building and I don't even necessarily get all my phone calls to my cell, but I always get my emails. Drives me nuts.

This is me and the realtor that has a house listed I want to look at. I emailed her, she emailed me back, I emailed her again and now she calls me four or five times in a row if I don't answer the first time. JUST READ YOUR EMAIL.

beff12

Fantastic news - I heard on the radio that today is National No Housework Day.

Celebrate accordingly, friends!

mrscurlygurl

BPaws said:

@mrscurlygurl‌ The sole reason I am visiting the board today is for your healthy check in

Dude...DS is still napping (apparently making up for yesterday's refusal to take one) and I sat down at the laptop thinking, there is something I need to do. Thanks for the reminder!

also, @literachick...I freaking love clothes with patches on the butt too! I'm not sure if they make as many for girls like that though. 

cuntasaurusrex

likeanoldtimemovie said:

tundrabunny said:

I know I've bitched about this before in other threads, but it drives me absolutely crazy that you can contact people by email, but then they insist on calling you instead of emailing you, even when you explicitly say that you prefer email communication. I do not like the phone. I respond faster to email. I work in the interior of a building and I don't even necessarily get all my phone calls to my cell, but I always get my emails. Drives me nuts.

This is me and the realtor that has a house listed I want to look at. I emailed her, she emailed me back, I emailed her again and now she calls me four or five times in a row if I don't answer the first time. JUST READ YOUR EMAIL.

I'm a phone person, and that drives me nuts.  What can take DAYS over emails/texts/whatever can be summed up pretty quickly and easily over the phone, if something isn't being understood or covered correctly.  I think a lot of people aren't as great at plain-text communication as they believe.

blythemiles

I always work through lunch/eat at my desk.  In the past few weeks, I have started dropping ALL my food on my stomach, when it would usually just land in my lap.  Today my stomach has a Jackson Pollock-esque pattern of yogurt and rootbeer. 

Good thing I work in a semi-casual office!

mrs.amma

In the theme of designs on the butt, I found a onsie on Etsy that says "I solemnly swear I'm up to no good" on the front and "Mischief Managed" on the butt (of course can't find it now for a picture). It was freakin awesome!

@LiteraChick who makes that? If they have a fox one, I'd buy it right now

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mrs.amma

LiteraChick said:

mrs.amma said:

In the theme of designs on the butt, I found a onsie on Etsy that says "I solemnly swear I'm up to no good" on the front and "Mischief Managed" on the butt (of course can't find it now for a picture). It was freakin awesome!

@LiteraChick who makes that? If they have a fox one, I'd buy it right now

Carter's makes it. I couldn't find a Fox on the butt :-(

https://www.carters.com/carters-baby-baby-boy-sets/V_121B853.html
https://www1.macys.com/shop/product/carters-baby-set-baby-boys-3-piece-bodysuit-polyester-micro-fleece-vest-and-pants?ID=1000238

Oh man! But the other fox onesie is awesome! Ever since we got our Shiba Inu DH and I can't resist fox stuff. We already bought the baby a fox blanket, a fox rattle, a fox stuffed animal.... This kid will like foxes whether she wants to or not! 

nola 1017

beff12 said:

Fantastic news - I heard on the radio that today is National No Housework Day.

Celebrate accordingly, friends!

@Beff12:  I read that as "National HO Housework Day."  I was like, Okay then.  I guess it's time to slut up!  

netsirk2013

I tried to paint my toe nails today. Emphasis on the tried.... poop! My toes and nails are painted so... I guess I got the job done. I went above and beyond!

emineminem

Hahaaaa @nola 1017‌ I feel your pain! Well, kinda. My DH was also insisting on Jackson and I love that name but I didn't want him to have to be "Jackson H. #2" in school since its so dang popular. Luckily, LO is a lady so I don't have to worry about it anymore

blythemiles

Something random:

Yesterday a nice older lady asked DH how long the baby was now, and he was like "....... 20 inches?".  20 inches, at 27+ weeks!  This older lady used to be a nurse, so she looked extremely startled by that.

He and I always read the baby update emails every week, and he should know that we're somewhere around 14 or 15 inches.

I really hope my baby isn't already 20 inches long. 

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likeanoldtimemovie said:

tundrabunny said:

I know I've bitched about this before in other threads, but it drives me absolutely crazy that you can contact people by email, but then they insist on calling you instead of emailing you, even when you explicitly say that you prefer email communication. I do not like the phone. I respond faster to email. I work in the interior of a building and I don't even necessarily get all my phone calls to my cell, but I always get my emails. Drives me nuts.

This is me and the realtor that has a house listed I want to look at. I emailed her, she emailed me back, I emailed her again and now she calls me four or five times in a row if I don't answer the first time. JUST READ YOUR EMAIL.


Ugh this just happened to me! I prefer email when dealing with any kind of business, even if it takes longer, because I work during their business hours and don't want to spend my whole break on hold waiting for somebody and then have to go through the whole issue with them. I had to call billing at my doctor's office because they billed me for something my insurance had already paid that for some reason was refunded. I emailed them last night with all the details and gave them my work number to call when it was figured out. They responded and just said to call the office. So I did that and of course no one had bothered to even look into it. I explained the situation again and the guy said he'd have to look into it and call me back tomorrow with an answer. I had kind of hoped to accomplish that by emailing them! What's the point of having an email option if you're just going to have me call you and start all over???

beff12

nola 1017 said:

beff12 said:

Fantastic news - I heard on the radio that today is National No Housework Day.

Celebrate accordingly, friends!

@Beff12:  I read that as "National HO Housework Day."  I was like, Okay then.  I guess it's time to slut up!  

Haha I mean, by all means, go ahead!

jensavicci

I have to AW for a minute!

I got these in the mail today from DW! I feel like such a lady hehe. And they're my favorite color!

abchittam

@zarkarella‌ - forgive me if this has already been answered. I am about 60 comments behind and haven't caught up yet to see. I happened to stumble across some gold bond stuff (looked just like a deo stick) today at Walmart. It was by the lotromin and other items for jock itch, etc. There was also some stuff for psoriasis on the same aisle and some glycerin. I'm pretty sure it was the same aisle as the band aids and witches hazel as well. But it was directly beside stuff for jock itch! Hope that helps some!