FFFC Confess all the things

emy730

I want to breastfeed because of all the benefits and all of that, but I'm also pretty lazy. I'm pretty sure I will be one of those moms that BFs during maternity leave and then gives up when I have to pump regularly at work or otherwise.

And as to not cause the stupid BF vs. FF argument, I just want to state for the record that I do not care how anyone feeds their child as long as they feed them.

tourqeyes

abundancenow said:

cookieinva said:

@tourqeyes‌ have you tried a salt water gargle for your throat? It might sound gross but it is perfectly safe and provides some instant relief.

When I was sick recently, I found some relief with Chloraseptic throat spray.

I basically want to freeze my throat right now, so I am hoping that has similar results. Will pick it up while I wait in line at the minute clinic this afternoon.

tourqeyes

emy730 said:

I want to breastfeed because of all the benefits and all of that, but I'm also pretty lazy. I'm pretty sure I will be one of those moms that BFs during maternity leave and then gives up when I have to pump regularly at work or otherwise.

And as to not cause the stupid BF vs. FF argument, I just want to state for the record that I do not care how anyone feeds their child as long as they feed them.

I've already started collecting unopened formula samples from people giving it away at this point. I feel like in a lot of ways I'm giving up on BF before I even get started, but I'm just trying to be realistic. It's expensive.

bullybutt

BPaws said:

My poor dog got attacked by a raccoon this morning. I had to drag her and DS to the emergency vet. While carrying her in, I had to throw up. I aimed for the sidewalk, but mostly hit her fur. The doctor noticed. I blamed the raccoon.

Lmao!!  "After that raccoon kicked my dogs ass, the SOB threw up on him!   Can you believe the nerve?"

emy730

BPaws said:

My poor dog got attacked by a raccoon this morning. I had to drag her and DS to the emergency vet. While carrying her in, I had to throw up. I aimed for the sidewalk, but mostly hit her fur. The doctor noticed. I blamed the raccoon.

OMG, is your poor dog okay? I hope so.. that sounds awful!

hgtvmom

VTKatie said:

One of my favorite things in life is to judge other people's baby registries. Like...."that bitch is registered for TWO jogging strollers.....she hasn't worked out in years".

Also, I used Afrin last night after 2 hours in bed not being able to breathe. I fell asleep immediately and feel great today.

I so do the baby registry thing too. Though people would say the same about me wanting one jogging stroller, but it's really about the wheels. We live in the country and the all terrain tires would be nice. But you want 3 car seats? Or toys your kid won't use for 2 years?? Yup, side eye that shit.

My ob told me to use affrin when I had the flu back in January. I have, therefore, deemed it safe to use when ever I need it (within reason - I'm wary of its addictive quality)

And my FFFC -
My ingrown pube situation from Wednesday's first world problems thread has worsened. I found a mirror I can see it in (holy mother of God, it is terrifying!) but can't get close enough for a good look and action planning. But, the lump is so big you can see it through my underwear. I'm contemplating starring in one of those YouTube videos where people lance disgusting stuff at home.

Also, I threatened to kill the 75 pound labrador last night when he jumped on the couch to snuggle and stepped on it. I'm pretty sure in now fully understand the pain a main feels when being hit in the nuts.

rjacques

BPaws said:

Also.... I figure I should pick up some cookies for my neighbour in apology for the 6am wake up call from the screeching pregnant lady in her backyard wielding a hockey stick,in her Christmas Pajamas with her boobs flapping like windsocks under a useless tank top.

This image totally cracked me up! I hope your dog is ok! 

Salsera29

@BPaws‌ Poor thing!! That must have been so scary.

hgtvmom

BPaws said:

@emy730‌
The worst of it is over her eye, and she has a bite under her neck. But, I think the raccoon got it worse to be honest. I only brought her in because raccoons are dirty, awful animals- but the bites themselves aren't bad.


Also.... I figure I should pick up some cookies for my neighbour in apology for the 6am wake up call from the screeching pregnant lady in her backyard wielding a hockey stick,in her Christmas Pajamas with her boobs flapping like windsocks under a useless tank top.

Poor dog! Must have been a demented raccoon! We brush the dogs in our yard so the hair floats on the edges of the property. I'm told that keeps the raccoons away. So far, it's worked. They skirt our yard.

Aaaaand I will cherish the mental picture of your crazy pregnant lady moment for the rest of the day.

TugboatSheila

BPaws said:

@emy730‌ The worst of it is over her eye, and she has a bite under her neck. But, I think the raccoon got it worse to be honest. I only brought her in because raccoons are dirty, awful animals- but the bites themselves aren't bad. Also.... I figure I should pick up some cookies for my neighbour in apology for the 6am wake up call from the screeching pregnant lady in her backyard wielding a hockey stick,in her Christmas Pajamas with her boobs flapping like windsocks under a useless tank top.

GREYWORLD

Glad your dog is ok!

skr1619

More of a bitchfest than confession but yeah...

Yesterday morning our 9 year old missed the bus. So my Fiance got up to take him to school while I got ready for work. 

He comes home afterward to tell me that while they were in the car, AJ confessed that he's really sad because everyday he's been checking the mail to see if his mother finally sent his birthday present. 

Mind you, his birthday was March 6. He's 9 years old. She told him she got him this AH-MAZING gift and she just needed a box big enough to fit it into so she can send it out. A week later, nothing. He calls to ask her if she was able to send his gift and she YELLS at him for asking?! What. In. The. Fuck. I was pissed. But she wants to post on her social media accounts about how much she loves her kids and they have her heart and blah blah blah bull fucking shit bitch. 

I guess my confession is sometimes I wish I can send her those snarky ass e-cards or post them on MY social media accounts in the hopes that she'll see it. But then I remember that the 2 older kids follow me so I don't want to seem too petty. 

I went browsing on Pinterest for some and these are by far my favorite e-cards:

K I'm done. That felt good. lol

emy730

@BPaws: I'm so glad that your dog is okay. And that I LOL'd at the "boobs flapping like windsocks" image!

@MSUDucks: I'm glad to hear that someone else understands what I'm saying. IRL, I get looked at like I have 3 heads by those that BF their children.

ksuRN09

@BPaws Poor pup! Glad she's ok!

I also lol'd at the image of you described. Hopefully your neighbor was equally amused? I'm sure the cookies will help.

purpleXdandelion

@samounthak that hurt my heart to hear about your stepsons mom and gift situation. Talk about getting the poor kid's hopes up, then completely smashing them. I just...ugh some people. I think the 2nd to the last ecard (yellow/gold) would be perfectly fine putting on facebook, since it's not specifically pointing out someone.

Shelleybell

i cried watching the proposal of Anna from Honey Boo Boo. 

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Skeemer

MSUDucks said:

@BPaws: I'm so glad that your dog is okay. And that I LOL'd at the "boobs flapping like windsocks" image!

@MSUDucks: I'm glad to hear that someone else understands what I'm saying. IRL, I get looked at like I have 3 heads by those that BF their children.

No judgement here - I've never met anyone who thought pumping was easy or enjoyable.

I tried to BF but wasn't able. I felt tremendous guilt for having to use formula at first. People kept saying "Just keep trying to pump." But seriously, it was NOT working. I just didn't produce enough & the people with their opinions weren't helping. We went to formula, my son ate plenty, I wasn't stressed, he wasn't stressed...all is well.

I doubt I'll even try to nurse this time. It stressed me out so bad & I was only pumping like 1/2 ounce over an entire pumping try. I'd prefer to bond with my baby & know his belly is full.

Do what's best for you & your family in every situation. That's all you need to worry about.

ksuRN09

I told my work not to call me for an extra shift today because I was babysitting my best friend's son (which I sometimes do but not today). I worked 16 hours on Wednesday and just wanted a couple days off to relax before working the weekend. So instead, I'm still in bed, playing on my phone, and waiting to get my hair done at 3. I do not feel bad about lying at all.

lizzybeth13

I'm obsessing over the two new studies that have come out in the past week or so about autism - the first saying that there is now evidence autism begins in utero with brain development, and the second saying that there may be some link between vitamin d deficiency and autism.  The only thing that came back on my blood work as a problem was low vitamin d.  

DH says I find things to worry about . . . well, duh.  That's why I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder and why I took pills before I got pregnant.  

I cannot stop Googling.  Someone save me.

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eortman

I really, really want to quit my job. The stress level is so high that sometimes I think I will lose my mind. And the problems coming down from above that no one is willing to fix are really getting to me and making me get a bit mouthy, so I'm worried I might get fired. Anyway, after a lose it moment yesterday, I called DH and told him I was submitting my month's notice on Monday. He of course, freaked out a bit and went on about me needing the insurance (yes, I know I need insurance). Anyway, here is the confession, now DH is on his best behavior and is trying to help lower my at home stress level as much as he can. I am going to take advantage of this while it lasts. Momma needs a break!

jcartz

I like kettle corn. Give me buttery, salty popcorn any day, yes, but I do like kettle corn. Cheesy popcorn? GROSS.

I do not like age 4. My daughter is testing my patience every day and it is not a fun age.

I bought a sleeve of mini powder donettes yesterday because DD asked for them in target, but I knew she'd forget about them. I just ate the whole thing. But not until after I dropped it on my pants and now the damn powder marks will NOT come off. EVIDENCE!

jnnfrrose6

shanicenicolle said:

Lizzy42 said:

I'm completely terrified that I will somehow not notice when I go into labor. I'm not very in-tune with my body, so I'm afraid that I might mistake it for something else, and not head to the hospital when I need to.

Totally irrational FTM issues.

I have the same fear. I'm also scared shit-less about having to get a C-section. (IDK if I will but the doctor is using it as a scare tactic so I don't gain too much weight.) FTM-hood is a freaking ball of fear.

I didn't know I had started labor with DS.  I woke up and felt "off" but whatever.  I felt like I was having period cramps and called my doctor.  They had me come in when they opened (an hour later) and I was already 5-6 cm.  Oops.  

helloblueeyes

jessa8907 said:

samounthak said: *snip*

I love all those cards but this one is my favorite. So many people are guilty of this!!

This is my mom to a T. And I really really really wish i could post it. 

Actually i have a sneaking suspicion that my SIL falls into this category as well, but they live out of state and i hardly get to see her, so who knows. 

BP607

BPaws said:

My poor dog got attacked by a raccoon this morning. I had to drag her and DS to the emergency vet. While carrying her in, I had to throw up. I aimed for the sidewalk, but mostly hit her fur. The doctor noticed. I blamed the raccoon.

In tears right now trying not to laugh as boss sits only a few feet away.

Edited to say - I hope your dog is ok, but I couldn't help but laugh at this comment. 

Soon2BMrsN

Lizzy42 said:

I'm completely terrified that I will somehow not notice when I go into labor. I'm not very in-tune with my body, so I'm afraid that I might mistake it for something else, and not head to the hospital when I need to.

Totally irrational FTM issues.

At the risk of sounding like a snarky third timer, trust me, you'll know.

jensavicci

FFFC 2

I tried to convince myself that I could wear regular jeans today. There has never been such an epic fail.

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July15Mama

We got 6'' of snow last night so my neighbor always snow blows our shared lane. We'll he's the nicest guy ever and did a section of our driveway so DH could pull his car in off the lane when he gets home.

I saw him doing this while I'm standing at my kitchen island, which is open with our living room which has huge windows. Instead of going out and saying thank you! I sat down on the ground real quick so he wouldn't see me! He talks for ever if he gets a hold of you. 

#:-S

Skeemer

July15Mama said:

We got 6'' of snow last night so my neighbor always snow blows our shared lane. We'll he's the nicest guy ever and did a section of our driveway so DH could pull his car in off the lane when he gets home.

I saw him doing this while I'm standing at my kitchen island, which is open with our living room which has huge windows. Instead of going out and saying thank you! I sat down on the ground real quick so he wouldn't see me! He talks for ever if he gets a hold of you. 

#:-S

I busted out laughing just now.
)

Been there!

livkight

I've been a wilting mess lately for DH. Sex hurts, and all my clothes are in the awkward-fitting phase. I don't quite fill out maternity stuff just yet-- it just looks like I have an enormous muffin top. I happened to see a picture of myself in a bikini before I got pregnant and I just lost it. Poor DH is walking on eggshells especially when I ask him "does this make me look fat?"

I know I'm being that girl, but I just don't care right now. 

mrscurlygurl

jensavicci said: FFFC 2 I tried to convince myself that I could wear regular jeans today. There has never been such an epic fail. This amuses me because I was just thinking the other day that I love one of my pairs of maternity jeans so much I wonder if people would notice if I wear them post-pregnancy next fall. Mind you, I'd rather them not fit...but man those things are comfortable and flattering to my legs

ksuRN09

LiteraChick said:

jensavicci said:

FFFC 2

I tried to convince myself that I could wear regular jeans today. There has never been such an epic fail.

I can't even remember wearing jeans :-( I was in maternity leggings since week 12 I think. Does a hair band in the button loop and over the button help?


I'm still wearing my regular jeans like this! The only issue is the zipper doesn't always stay up. I'm going to have to give in soon and wear maternity jeans but I haven't found any that aren't absolutely awful so I'm being stubborn and refusing to wear them.

July15Mama

I got a second here.

I'm not comfortable telling my MIL I love her. I do yes, but it's weird saying it and I dread it when I'm saying goodbye.

beff12

#2 for the day: My principal and our guidance counselor were talking in the workroom and mentioned that they were having some issues with parents. They were joking and said, "Mrs. B never has problems in her room, maybe we should send them to her!" And I said, "No one will mess with a pregnant lady." Then my principal said, "A beautiful pregnant lady!" and she made me almost cry. Then they were telling me how cute my maternity clothes are, which never ever feel cute. I was seriously almost tearing up just because they were complimenting me. Darn you pregnancy hormones.

mrscurlygurl

July15Mama said:

I got a second here.

I'm not comfortable telling my MIL I love her. I do yes, but it's weird saying it and I dread it when I'm saying goodbye.

Does she say it to you or something? I would feel weird saying that too. We don't talk on the phone or anything though. I'm pretty sure DH doesn't say it to her either though. 

TugboatSheila

I have never had the urge to dirty delete until today.

violet615

tourqeyes said:

I have so much pain in my throat from allergies that I can't even swallow. Last night, because I hadn't slept at all, I went to find pain reliever in our bathroom. I didn't care what it was or whether to look and see if it was OK to take. I didn't give a shit to be honest, it is that bad. AND I would take whatever today if I knew it would help alleviate the soreness and inability to swallow my own damn spit.

Now I'm sitting here with the same pain and the only thing I'm being told to do is have hot tea with honey. Forget that, I'll rip my esophagus out in order to get some relief this morning.

Ever tried Zarbees? It's all natural and it'll help you sleep. It's sold at Target. Sore throats are the worst!!! Hope you feel better!

emy730

I cried when the Cyclones advanced to the Sweet 16 last weekend because I was so happy.

I'll probably cry again tonight, no matter the outcome.

jensavicci

LiteraChick said:

jensavicci said:

FFFC 2

I tried to convince myself that I could wear regular jeans today. There has never been such an epic fail.

I can't even remember wearing jeans :-( I was in maternity leggings since week 12 I think. Does a hair band in the button loop and over the button help?

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You could try it I suppose! But my hips got bigger so, they don't even go all the way up anymore *cries*