FFFC

TJ1979

I JUST got dressed for the day, then immediately poured my drink down my shirt. Sigh, one of those days.

ElleBeeDub

freezorburn said:

No, never heard about vinegar for eczema. Wouldn't the acid sting already inflamed skin, though? But, maybe not, I'm guessing we're just talking about a tiny amount, right?

it shouldn't hurt any more than bleach. Yes, it's just a tiny bit once it's diluted by the bath. Vinegar works for some kids (it all depends on what the source of the eczema is), so it might be worth trying if you don't want to do bleach

freezorburn

ElleBeeDub said:

freezorburn said:

No, never heard about vinegar for eczema. Wouldn't the acid sting already inflamed skin, though? But, maybe not, I'm guessing we're just talking about a tiny amount, right?

it shouldn't hurt any more than bleach. Yes, it's just a tiny bit once it's diluted by the bath. Vinegar works for some kids (it all depends on what the source of the eczema is), so it might be worth trying if you don't want to do bleach

Interesting. Well, I would still have this big bottle of bleach. Because I never use it for anything else. 

freezorburn

Mapleme said:

My FFFC is that I finally went with the nuclear option of battling DS's eczema: the bleach bath. I did these a couple of times a week when DS was an infant and they helped, but I always hated the fact that I was using bleach.

Anyhoo, things have been getting steadily worse over the last month, so I decided it was time for the big guns. It's amazing. It's only 12 hours later and his skin looks way better already. I don't know why I waited so long.

How have I never heard if this? I'm doing it to myself when I get home tonight.

I can't remember where I first read about it. Maybe WebMD. If you do a Google search you should be able to find a few fairly credible articles and studies on it. 

Rule of thumb is about 1/4 cu for an adult bath. Dilute proportionally for a baby -- so, if you are bathing baby in a sink or baby tub, maybe a tsp. 

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Chichigo

Chickypoo2468 said:

And seriously. Who hasn't seen the bozo show??!

I honestly thought it might have been a local legend. Or that I'm old.

nanabanana06

Chickypoo2468 said:

And seriously. Who hasn't seen the bozo show??!

Me. Are they related to turtles or Rugrats?

BoyOhBoys

I want to give my dog up for adoption. I won't but I REALLY want to...

nanabanana06

BoyOhBoys said:

I want to give my dog up for adoption. I won't but I REALLY want to...

Is there a reason for this?

BoyOhBoys

Nana_Osaki06 said:

BoyOhBoys said:

I want to give my dog up for adoption. I won't but I REALLY want to...

Is there a reason for this?

 

Ever since my kids were born she has been horribly jealous and annoying. She steals food off the table, knocks her body against the swing when DS2 is sleeping, knocks DS1 down, steals their toys, wakes them from naps, etc. Normal dog stuff, I guess, but I am getting tired of it

nanabanana06

BoyOhBoys said:

Nana_Osaki06 said:

BoyOhBoys said:

I want to give my dog up for adoption. I won't but I REALLY want to...

Is there a reason for this?

 

Ever since my kids were born she has been horribly jealous and annoying. She steals food off the table, knocks her body against the swing when DS2 is sleeping, knocks DS1 down, steals their toys, wakes them from naps, etc. Normal dog stuff, I guess, but I am getting tired of it

Have you looked into getting a dog behaviourist or a trainer? Those habits aren't because he's jealous. It's because he isn't getting the outlet he needs and needs training. What type of dog do you have?

BoyOhBoys

Chickypoo2468 said:

And seriously. Who hasn't seen the bozo show??!

The only clown I know of is "Homie" the Clown.

Chichigo

I have a boring sex and religion related confession, too. I believe M was conceived one year ago today.It's a confession because I'm Catholic and it was Good Friday, which is supposed to be a day of fasting, abstinence, and prayer. We had been TTC for some time at that point and knew I was fertile, so we disregarded religious prohibition. I'm glad we did.

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Into+the+Kitty

SecretAgentKate said:

Mapleme said:

Also, I selfishly/narcissistically check my previous comments to check if they were love-penised. I'm sarcastic and (try to be) funny for my own entertainment

I totally do this too. I also periodically check my profile info to see my total penis tally. And when I say something that I thought was funny but gets no love penis I worry that I've offended people.

this made me go check my profile. is it weird that i'm a little sad i've never been flagged or anything?

Aww. I tried to flag this for funsies but it didn't let me.

Chichigo

SecretAgentKate said:

Mapleme said:

Mandmeesh said:

Also, I selfishly/narcissistically check my previous comments to check if they were love-penised. I'm sarcastic and (try to be) funny for my own entertainment

I totally do this too. I also periodically check my profile info to see my total penis tally. And when I say something that I thought was funny but gets no love penis I worry that I've offended people.

this made me go check my profile. is it weird that i'm a little sad i've never been flagged or anything?


Want me to flag you for no reason?

TJ1979

Fffc: I'm getting the worst pedicure of my life and I'm too much of a people pleaser to ask for someone else. I'll probably tip the bish too.

Mandmeesh

freezorburn said:

No, never heard about vinegar for eczema. Wouldn't the acid sting already inflamed skin, though? But, maybe not, I'm guessing we're just talking about a tiny amount, right?

doesn't bleach sting open skin? ouch

Mandmeesh

Chickypoo2468 said:

And seriously. Who hasn't seen the bozo show??!

ME

Mandmeesh

Nana_Osaki06 said:

BoyOhBoys said:

Nana_Osaki06 said:

BoyOhBoys said:

I want to give my dog up for adoption. I won't but I REALLY want to...

Is there a reason for this?

 

Ever since my kids were born she has been horribly jealous and annoying. She steals food off the table, knocks her body against the swing when DS2 is sleeping, knocks DS1 down, steals their toys, wakes them from naps, etc. Normal dog stuff, I guess, but I am getting tired of it

Have you looked into getting a dog behaviourist or a trainer? Those habits aren't because he's jealous. It's because he isn't getting the outlet he needs and needs training. What type of dog do you have?

our bulldog does this when we're not giving her enough attention.  Our dogs were our babies before M…I agree with training, but also maybe schedule some doggie time too?

nanabanana06

Mandmeesh said:

Nana_Osaki06 said:

BoyOhBoys said:

Nana_Osaki06 said:

BoyOhBoys said:

I want to give my dog up for adoption. I won't but I REALLY want to...

Is there a reason for this?

 

Ever since my kids were born she has been horribly jealous and annoying. She steals food off the table, knocks her body against the swing when DS2 is sleeping, knocks DS1 down, steals their toys, wakes them from naps, etc. Normal dog stuff, I guess, but I am getting tired of it

Have you looked into getting a dog behaviourist or a trainer? Those habits aren't because he's jealous. It's because he isn't getting the outlet he needs and needs training. What type of dog do you have?

our bulldog does this when we're not giving her enough attention.  Our dogs were our babies before M…I agree with training, but also maybe schedule some doggie time too?

Really, it depends on the breed. Most people I know who have these sorts of tendencies after having kids have high drive dogs. These are the kind of dogs that need to be given a job in order to not be annoying. After having kids the time needed to properly train, stimulate, and exercise the dog goes out the window. So they act out like this. It's not a jealousy thing, it's a lack of time/attention thing. They aren't doing bad behaviors because they are jealous, they do bad behaviors because they aren't getting what they need.

Mandmeesh

Chickypoo2468 said:

I just realized my guest towels and my dog towels are one in the same. Is that wrong?

yes.  but no one will ever know except us. 

I'll bring my own towels when I visit

BoyOhBoys

Mapleme said:

Oh and I have a FFFC! I so rarely "confess" anything because either a) I'm cool with what I did or b) I really don't want anyone to know. But today I made a special order mint chocolate cake. The cake came out fabulous, the frosting was delicious. But when I went to put the two together disaster occurred. The cake was a little more delicate than usual (in a good way) and the frosting was a little thicker (different coconut milk). So the frosting totally pulled apart the cake on one side. I'm used to dealing with delicate cakes, but everything I tried just made it worse. I didn't have time or ingredients available to make a new one so I was about to give up and give the woman a discount and hope that she wasn't too upset. But then I remembered the magical ability of nuts, etc. to cover up external flaws! So I enrobed the whole outside with cacao nibs I had left from truffle season. She thought the cake was gorgeous and just left a happy customer! I just wish I had figured that out before fiddling with it for over an hour!

WAAANT!! Andplusalso what is your profile photo?

BoyOhBoys

Nana_Osaki06 said:

Mandmeesh said:

Nana_Osaki06 said:

BoyOhBoys said:

Nana_Osaki06 said:

BoyOhBoys said:

I want to give my dog up for adoption. I won't but I REALLY want to...

Is there a reason for this?

 

Ever since my kids were born she has been horribly jealous and annoying. She steals food off the table, knocks her body against the swing when DS2 is sleeping, knocks DS1 down, steals their toys, wakes them from naps, etc. Normal dog stuff, I guess, but I am getting tired of it

Have you looked into getting a dog behaviourist or a trainer? Those habits aren't because he's jealous. It's because he isn't getting the outlet he needs and needs training. What type of dog do you have?

our bulldog does this when we're not giving her enough attention.  Our dogs were our babies before M…I agree with training, but also maybe schedule some doggie time too?

Really, it depends on the breed. Most people I know who have these sorts of tendencies after having kids have high drive dogs. These are the kind of dogs that need to be given a job in order to not be annoying. After having kids the time needed to properly train, stimulate, and exercise the dog goes out the window. So they act out like this. It's not a jealousy thing, it's a lack of time/attention thing. They aren't doing bad behaviors because they are jealous, they do bad behaviors because they aren't getting what they need.

She is a Boxer mix. I know you are right. I hate that I don't make time for her. I hope it will get better when the weather is nicer and we can all go on walks again.

nanabanana06

BoyOhBoys said:

Nana_Osaki06 said:

Mandmeesh said:

Nana_Osaki06 said:

BoyOhBoys said:

Nana_Osaki06 said:

BoyOhBoys said:

I want to give my dog up for adoption. I won't but I REALLY want to...

Is there a reason for this?

 

Ever since my kids were born she has been horribly jealous and annoying. She steals food off the table, knocks her body against the swing when DS2 is sleeping, knocks DS1 down, steals their toys, wakes them from naps, etc. Normal dog stuff, I guess, but I am getting tired of it

Have you looked into getting a dog behaviourist or a trainer? Those habits aren't because he's jealous. It's because he isn't getting the outlet he needs and needs training. What type of dog do you have?

our bulldog does this when we're not giving her enough attention.  Our dogs were our babies before M…I agree with training, but also maybe schedule some doggie time too?

Really, it depends on the breed. Most people I know who have these sorts of tendencies after having kids have high drive dogs. These are the kind of dogs that need to be given a job in order to not be annoying. After having kids the time needed to properly train, stimulate, and exercise the dog goes out the window. So they act out like this. It's not a jealousy thing, it's a lack of time/attention thing. They aren't doing bad behaviors because they are jealous, they do bad behaviors because they aren't getting what they need.

She is a Boxer mix. I know you are right. I hate that I don't make time for her. I hope it will get better when the weather is nicer and we can all go on walks again.

I know it's tough. I have 2 kids and a corgi puppy. I try my best to keep her active and busy though. When we are lazy with her she tends to become destructive, barky, and steals the kids' food. For us it's all about stimulation. We have tons of little puzzle type toys for her, we either go for walk or get my MIL to take her for walks, we do classes often, we train daily, and I have tons of things outside like herding balls, tether tug, and agility courses. I'm not saying you have to go to my extreme, but keeping up with stimuli is super important. More so for high energy high drive breeds (like mine).

freezorburn

Mandmeesh said:

freezorburn said:

No, never heard about vinegar for eczema. Wouldn't the acid sting already inflamed skin, though? But, maybe not, I'm guessing we're just talking about a tiny amount, right?

doesn't bleach sting open skin? ouch

I put about 1-2 Tbs. in 3-4" of water, full sized tub. Didn't seem to bother him. He doesn't have so much open skin as rough, flaky patches. Some are red and some are not. Some tiny bumps on his torso. And by tiny, I mean light red pinpricks. 

Into+the+Kitty

Mapleme said:

Mapleme said:

Oh and I have a FFFC! I so rarely "confess" anything because either a) I'm cool with what I did or b) I really don't want anyone to know. But today I made a special order mint chocolate cake. The cake came out fabulous, the frosting was delicious. But when I went to put the two together disaster occurred. The cake was a little more delicate than usual (in a good way) and the frosting was a little thicker (different coconut milk). So the frosting totally pulled apart the cake on one side. I'm used to dealing with delicate cakes, but everything I tried just made it worse. I didn't have time or ingredients available to make a new one so I was about to give up and give the woman a discount and hope that she wasn't too upset. But then I remembered the magical ability of nuts, etc. to cover up external flaws! So I enrobed the whole outside with cacao nibs I had left from truffle season. She thought the cake was gorgeous and just left a happy customer! I just wish I had figured that out before fiddling with it for over an hour!

WAAANT!! Andplusalso what is your profile photo?

Thats "Bondage Bird" aka Thanksgiving turkey. It was brined and beer can smoked and the skin just ripped that way on its own. It was uber tasty. I was told that my last avatar looked too much like ITKs, so I changed it. But she doesn't like me anyway, so I don't know why I try.

You're just so needy.

TJ1979

piffle42 said:

Chichigo said:

I have a boring sex and religion related confession, too. I believe M was conceived one year ago today.It's a confession because I'm Catholic and it was Good Friday, which is supposed to be a day of fasting, abstinence, and prayer. We had been TTC for some time at that point and knew I was fertile, so we disregarded religious prohibition. I'm glad we did.

@chichigo I've seriously never considered that the abstinence part should refer to sex. It refers to abstaining from meat, although I suppose sex involves some meat

I used to think it included sex as well. But the definition on the catholic website specifically states abstinence from meat.

unaveragejane

@Mapleme - I call shenanigans on your confession. That was totally just an excuse to brag about your pretty cake and make us all hungry. I'll forgive you b/c I'm nice like that and you make good truffles, but really call a spade a spade, dear.

tjkdlhb

mmmmm red velvet....

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lunarrainn

Really? I thought it was all out chocolate. Maybe that's why I think it's gross.

Most red velvet cakes taste like food dye. Mine was delicious

I ordered a rainbow food dye flavored cake for Mila's first birthday. . . Pretty, and everyone said the liked it, but it tasted like the coloring.

as a confession, I bought another fitted diaper today. Maybe I will postpone PT until may. . .

TJ1979

Mapleme said:

Chickypoo2468 said:

Really? I thought it was all out chocolate. Maybe that's why I think it's gross.

Most red velvet cakes taste like food dye. Mine was delicious

Mine is also delicious, but not vegan.

unaveragejane

I don't really get they hype about red velvet cake. Maybe I've just never had a good one. I also don't really like German chocolate cake, which is apparently manna from Heaven to my mom. I just want a plain yellow cake with buttercream frosting. Now, dammit.

Mandmeesh

German chocolate cake isn't sweet enough for me. I love cream cheese frosting. On a One Bowl Chocolate Cake. Mmmmm

unaveragejane

I know. It's just yellow b/c of the eggs and butter. Maybe it's called something else?

Mandmeesh

unaveragejane said:

I know. It's just yellow b/c of the eggs and butter. Maybe it's called something else?

Delicious?

TJ1979

unaveragejane said:

I don't really get they hype about red velvet cake. Maybe I've just never had a good one. I also don't really like German chocolate cake, which is apparently manna from Heaven to my mom. I just want a plain yellow cake with buttercream frosting. Now, dammit.

Come over. I'll bake you one. If you don't like it, I'll make you a yellow one.

N_Koz

Now I want cake with my wine....and its Friday so if I had read this a couple of hours ago I could have gotten my favorite cupcake. Red velvet is meh but cream cheese icing is flipping awesome 

Mandmeesh

I'm baking a cake tomorrow now.

In other FFFC news: I watched the first half of Spaceballs today. I've never seen it