Friday Spam

boxerrrmama85

@erobbins09‌ any chance your pup has a UTI?

MrsTucker2011

MaryS001 said:

@kkleigh10‌ sounds like somebody had a bunch of olive oil to get rid of... I would regift some at Christmas. But I'm a bad person and regift things all the time.

Ooo yes! You can put sprigs of rosemary and garlic cloves in the oil, let it sit for 2 weeks, and then you have flavored oil for cooking or dipping bread in. Great gifts! I did that for Christmas one year and they were a hit. I'm sure there are lots of different recipes on Pinterest now.

I love dipping bread into olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I once tried a tequila lime flavored oil. So bomb!

Cohensmommy16

So my interview went very well. Her husband is deploying in a few days and it hit home. DH will be deploying a few weeks after the baby is born. I've been an emotional mess ever since I've been home. I'm so hoping I get this job! Fingers crossed for me please!

michelle142

After posting my wedding pics in the GTKY thread, I realize that the top of my dress was too big and looks like shit. All rumpled up and what not.

A bunch of stupid, stressful crap happened in the 4 days between my final fitting and the wedding so I think I forgot to eat.

kismetjess

kkleigh10 said:

TL;DR: Husband has been assigned to a local, 5 year project with a big pay increase and a month of paternity leave. Hallelujah! DH just got the best news at work that he could possibly get! Backstory: DH is a civil engineer and his firm contracts out with various towns, cities and states. Sometimes DH is on a project out of state, sometimes he's relatively local. Projects usually last between 6 months and two years but it's a crapshoot where he's assigned. Right now he's local but the hours are long and it's been frustrating. Anyway, today his boss told him he's being assigned as the head of a new project in a town 20 minutes from us. He'll have a staff of 25 direct reports and it will be a huge increase in pay. The best part is that it starts just after baby is born and they're giving him a MONTH of paternity leave, plus he'll be practically down the road once the goes back to work. And the project will last for 5 years! The long shitty hours on this current project have totally paid off. I could cry with relief!!!

Wow, some times I guess things really do just fall into place. Congrats to you and your DH! That is awesome news.

kismetjess

angelg3134 said:

Sons of Anarchy is back next week... I AM READY.



Along with a whole bunch of my favorite shows. Including Grey's Anatomy!!!

What shows are you guys into that are coming back?

OMG! Me too! And then I told DH we needed to rewatch the season 6 finale cause I couldn't remember a damn thing that happened (and we just finished catching up 3 months ago). So i started googling the finale to refresh my mind...only to realize WE NEVER WATCHED THE FINALE! It hadn't downloaded yet and we just assumed the last episode we watched was the last one. So we got half way through last night. So excited to finish and watch the premiere!

mandamoochie

@kkleigh10 CONGRATULATIONS!! That is amazing news! I would be crying for sure if I were you. You and your SO definitely have to celebrate this weekend

angelg3134

Ooooo. I have "Wedding drama"

There is an old classmate that I used to talk to and we don't talk at all anymore and doesn't like me because I became best friends with her cousin, therefore taking her away from her. When we planned our wedding after the prune belly with our other son happened, we chose the 27th of september. We felt like we wanted to have a wedding ASAP and I was honestly depressed over everything and I wanted the next available date at the mission venue. Fast forward like 2 months later, we find out that her date is the same as ours. No biggie because we do not have the same friends or family. The only person who was in the middle was my best friend. I had already asked her to be my MOH and when I found out, I told her that I understood if she couldn't be in mine. Family is always first. My BFF said nope, her cousin treats her like shit, judges her parenting, didn't ask her to be in her wedding and didn't even tell her about it. Now, all she does is talk shit to her cousin, cry to her family that I am taking away the one day in her life that's supposed to be happy and I should move my wedding because this is NOT A COINCIDENCE. I am NOT the type of person to rain on somebody's parade, even IF i LOATHE you. I told my best friend to go to her cousins wedding, save herself the harrassment and I know she'd love to be at mine but I didn't want her in that position. I just didn't feel that I HAD to move my wedding. Now all I want to do is punch this girl in the face and tell her to stop raining on MY parade. I also feel like now that i'm 22 days away from ym wedding, my MOH is gonna back out. and if she does, so be it. I just wish she would've done this from the beginning and now last minute when I'll be up there by myself. I'm just super emotional and don't know how to handle this anymore. Anyone have input?

 
(

jaztastic

Has anybody started signing up for birthing classes? What are you taking? I inquired about Hypnobirth and Bradley... I may end up taking both classes to see which method I like more, and also to have a backup plan in case my preferred method is working at the moment for me. 

selly08

jaztastic said:

Has anybody started signing up for birthing classes? What are you taking? I inquired about Hypnobirth and Bradley... I may end up taking both classes to see which method I like more, and also to have a backup plan in case my preferred method is working at the moment for me. 

Not yet!! I haven't even looked up yet. I really need to start!

thegoodpotato

jennhillhoite said:

@kkleigh10‌ Cradle cap is basically baby dandruff, at least that's how I look at it. Dry, flakey skin on top of the head that usually happens because of always wearing a cap to keep the head warm from what I've read. Not all babies get it though, DS never did so I have limited experience with it.

Amanda had the WORST cradle cap.  She still has it, and she's almost 14mo.  What makes it worse is that she's got fine, super blonde hair, so you can see all this dark, scaly gunk on her head.  It's soooo gross.  I was never really consistent with trying to get rid of it with oil (olive or coconut), so I guess I'll make sure I'm more agressive with it with Monster Truck.

Marnie had it well into her toddlerhood, too.  :-&

lizzybean

Oem617 said:

My work day ends at 12pm today! Woo-hoo!

I lead a training over the phone this morning, and they lady thought she was on mute and started complaining about my voice. Bitch! I kept saying if I am talking to fast to let me know.

What a bitch! That is crazy unprofessional! But yay for getting to go home in 45 minutes!!!

angelg3134

kkleigh10 said:

@angelg3134‌ - I can definitely see your frustration but I think this is all on your MOH. She needs to put on her big girl panties and make a decision. It's not fair to keep you guessing if she'll be at your wedding or not. I'd also employ some tough love and ask her not to relay your former friend's bitching to you -- it's not your problem that girl is so upset you're sharing a wedding day. That's some drama you don't even need to worry about.

This is what I plan on doing tomorrow. We're all getting together to prep some stuff for the wedding. I just feel like regardless of what happens, I'll be out a friend. and although I know that if she were really my best friend, she wouldn't have put me in this situation, it still stings. Thanks @kkleigh10. I def feel like i'm being put in a position to see who gets her the be the wedding. and I don't beg people. Not gonna start.

kefttsc

I'm AWing my new favorite lunch.
Scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, avocado, toast. Yum. DH made his into a sandwich and said it was amazing. I'm easily pleased.

lizzybean

MIL rant--- I have a generally good relationship with my MIL. We live 3000 miles away so it's easy to keep on good terms LOL. But last month she emailed DH complaining that we didn't spend enough time with them on mine and Ella's last trip there. This email came on the same day that my Grandma passed away. And she knew that. Sent her condolences, then told him how they weren't getting enough attention and how pissed they were. WTF.

Fast forward to now. We are going again at the end of Sept. I just emailed last night asking their work schedules so I could co-ordinate time off with my parents also. I get an email back saying "we will make ourselves available". 

Uhhhhhh..... that doesn't help me at all. We have a lot of people to see and if they don't give me their days they are going to miss out and it will not be my problem!!! I am so sick of walking on glass around them when it comes to this 'who gets more time bullshit'. 

mandamoochie

lizzybean said:

MIL rant--- I have a generally good relationship with my MIL. We live 3000 miles away so it's easy to keep on good terms LOL. But last month she emailed DH complaining that we didn't spend enough time with them on mine and Ella's last trip there. This email came on the same day that my Grandma passed away. And she knew that. Sent her condolences, then told him how they weren't getting enough attention and how pissed they were. WTF.

Fast forward to now. We are going again at the end of Sept. I just emailed last night asking their work schedules so I could co-ordinate time off with my parents also. I get an email back saying "we will make ourselves available". 

Uhhhhhh..... that doesn't help me at all. We have a lot of people to see and if they don't give me their days they are going to miss out and it will not be my problem!!! I am so sick of walking on glass around them when it comes to this 'who gets more time bullshit'. 

I would tell her she could come visit you as well. Lol then it's off you and on her.

jennjilljo

***warning argument trigger***
I don't think you guys will argue with me but it's one of those touchy topics.

I'm watching one hell of a Facebook debate right. I want to thank CNN for publishing an article that says not breastfeeding will kill babies in the title and the person who shared the story for saying the FF kills babies for this juicy 5 minute read. I read the article and neither of those titles were called for.

On a serious note, who the hell publishes a story with title? That's so messed up! And I have no idea what would make her post this story since we have 2 friends that have suffered infant loss. It's very cruel and I don't even have words for it.

Don't hate me. I needed to share this scare tactic with someone and I'm not getting into a fb fight over why scare tactics are not the right way to convince women to breastfeed.

lizzybean

mandamoochie said:

MIL rant--- I have a generally good relationship with my MIL. We live 3000 miles away so it's easy to keep on good terms LOL. But last month she emailed DH complaining that we didn't spend enough time with them on mine and Ella's last trip there. This email came on the same day that my Grandma passed away. And she knew that. Sent her condolences, then told him how they weren't getting enough attention and how pissed they were. WTF.

Fast forward to now. We are going again at the end of Sept. I just emailed last night asking their work schedules so I could co-ordinate time off with my parents also. I get an email back saying "we will make ourselves available". 

Uhhhhhh..... that doesn't help me at all. We have a lot of people to see and if they don't give me their days they are going to miss out and it will not be my problem!!! I am so sick of walking on glass around them when it comes to this 'who gets more time bullshit'. 

I would tell her she could come visit you as well. Lol then it's off you and on her.

Oh they do! They were here in May. So Im not sure that she was so bent out of shape that we spent more time with my parents in July. Especially since DH wasn't there. Its just all so exhausting..

mandamoochie

@lizzybean‌ wow yeah I dunno then. She needs to calm her tits is all I gotta say

MaryS001

jaztastic said:

Has anybody started signing up for birthing classes? What are you taking? I inquired about Hypnobirth and Bradley... I may end up taking both classes to see which method I like more, and also to have a backup plan in case my preferred method is working at the moment for me. 

We haven't decided if we will take another one. Did Bradley last time, mostly liked it-- but it's a long class (12 weeks 2 hours each class). I found it helpful especially in knowing when to go to the hospital (I was terrified I'd get there and they'd send me home).

Of course the labor positions/ methods were helpful, but I feel like a lot of that went out the window. (They tried the "slow dance" position with me only once during labor, and when the contraction came I pretty much pushed them away and went back to all fours.)

lizzybean

mandamoochie said:

@lizzybean‌ wow yeah I dunno then. She needs to calm her tits is all I gotta say

Haha agreed!!

jaztastic

OMG OMG OMG... My MIL just called my cell phone! Im so afraid to answer it. 

Im going to wait until I get off work and Im with DH before I call her back. 

kefttsc

@jaztastic‌ I wouldn't have answered either!!! Terrifying!!!!!!
Good luck when you call her back!

Ducktale

jaztastic said:

Has anybody started signing up for birthing classes? What are you taking? I inquired about Hypnobirth and Bradley... I may end up taking both classes to see which method I like more, and also to have a backup plan in case my preferred method is working at the moment for me. 

Yep, I'm signed up for a Bradley class. Someone posted on this awhile ago and people kept saying how classes were filling up, so once I hit 2nd tri I signed up. I ended up bring the first one so she asked me about my availability and schedule and scheduled the classes around me:)

chickyclg

@kismetjess‌ I sent you a PM with a PBK coupon code if if you still need it

AF9211

So this is random...but I was looking through old threads and it reminded me. Where has @wintersong139 been??

mommaa1615

Finished my first week of work back to school...an ice cold beer would be great! But yay got my NT results..all negative

PeaceofKia

Great things happening in my house today...

• It's DH's birthday!!

• It's Pizza Friday!!

• I'm 17 weeks today!!
  

Celebrate with me!

jennjilljo

Hugs @jaztastic‌. GL with MIL later today.

mandamoochie

AF9211 said:

So this is random...but I was looking through old threads and it reminded me. Where has @wintersong139 been??

I just looked at her history..the last time she logged in was aug 25th... hope everything is ok.  :-<

mmariel

Just got back from my appointment! No ultrasound this time because she found the heartbeat almost instantly! This is my first time getting to hear it because of my damn tilted uterus! 145 and we could hear it move! It makes it seem way more reall now that it just isn't a little flicker on the screen! It makes up for my heartbreak after the packers lost last night! Only 1 1/2 more weeks until we get our a/s and make sure our little nugget is healthy!

lizjennings81

PeaceofKia said:

Great things happening in my house today...

• It's DH's birthday!!

• It's Pizza Friday!!

• I'm 17 weeks today!!
  

Celebrate with me!

I have to say it: this gif is mesmerizing to me. 

crabigator

On the toddler hilariousness topic, my 3-year-old daughter Zoe and I had this conversation in the car this morning:

Z: What name is the baby?

Me: Oh, well, we don't have one yet! We need to find out if the baby is a boy or girl yet before we're going to start thinking about names. I'm going to see the doctor in a few weeks to find out if the new baby's a boy or girl. Hey, do you want the baby to be a boy or girl? Or do you not care?

Z: Baby is a boy!!

Me: Oh really? You'd like the baby to be a boy?

Z: Yes!

Me: Why do you want the baby to be a boy?

Z: Because... boys are SOOOOOO CUTE!!!

:-S :-S :-S

I think we may be in trouble with this one.

PikoPiko

I'm supposed to have my 16 wks appt this morning. Took the morning off for it too. Figured i'd leave home a bit early in case I get lost again. It's only 10 mins away and I got out of my house 40 mins early. I got stuck on a stretch of road literally 2blocks behind my house for 40 mins. In that span of time, I had only advanced 2 blocks. Seriously, 2 bloody blocks and was 1 block away from the freeway entrance. The doctors office asked me to reschedule cos I wasn't going to be on time. I cried in my car all the way home, took me another 15 mins to get home I'm so disappointed. I've been looking forward to hearing the baby's heartbeat again all week. =((

AshleySparkle720

I got a 50% pay raise/promotion today AND my husband came home with an ice cream cake to celebrate. I'm sooo happy!

angelg3134

AshleySparkle720 said:

I got a 50% pay raise/promotion today AND my husband came home with an ice cream cake to celebrate. I'm sooo happy!

Congrats!! Ice cream cake sounds yummy!

lizzybean

angelg3134 said:

I got a 50% pay raise/promotion today AND my husband came home with an ice cream cake to celebrate. I'm sooo happy!

Congrats!! Ice cream cake sounds yummy!

Congrats!! And oh sweet jesus I want some ice cream cake. Is it from Dairy Queen? Those are the BEST!

AshleySparkle720

lizzybean said:

angelg3134 said:

AshleySparkle720 said:

I got a 50% pay raise/promotion today AND my husband came home with an ice cream cake to celebrate. I'm sooo happy!

Congrats!! Ice cream cake sounds yummy!

Congrats!! And oh sweet jesus I want some ice cream cake. Is it from Dairy Queen? Those are the BEST!

Dairy queen is the only kind I eat haha so yes it was a DQ original ice cream cathdevoured in the comfort of my couch

lizzybean

AshleySparkle720 said:

angelg3134 said:

I got a 50% pay raise/promotion today AND my husband came home with an ice cream cake to celebrate. I'm sooo happy!

Congrats!! Ice cream cake sounds yummy!

Congrats!! And oh sweet jesus I want some ice cream cake. Is it from Dairy Queen? Those are the BEST!

Dairy queen is the only kind I eat haha so yes it was a DQ original ice cream cathdevoured in the comfort of my couch

So.Jealous.

wintersong139

mandamoochie said:

AF9211 said:

So this is random...but I was looking through old threads and it reminded me. Where has @wintersong139 been??

I just looked at her history..the last time she logged in was aug 25th... hope everything is ok.  :-<

I'm okay!!! Whew, it was a doozy of a week, though.
School started last week, which normally would be enough to kick my butt, but my mother also got VERY sick last week. She is the caretaker for my grandmother, who needs constant supervision, so I spent a week staying at my mother's house (about an hour away from my work.) Needless to say I did not get on Facebook, the Bump, or really any social media for a few weeks!!

My mom is much better now, and I am happy to be staying in my own bed again!!!

I'm touched that you thought of me. :-) It was nice to log back in, thinking everyone would have forgotten about me (you know how fast this site moves) and to see that that was not the case!!!! I have really found a lot of support on this site!