Weekly Randoms go here...

ahernandez16

I told H that he needs to stop being so impulsive and put a little bit of money away each paycheck for a new Play Station game he wants instead of buying it the day he gets paid. Then I came to work and got stuck in a stupid online meeting so I perused the Motherhood clearance sale (40% off clearance! Check it out) and basically bought it out.

I suppose he'll get his way. There's no reason for him not to money wise except I'm testing his patience because I'm an asshole and think it's funny. I'm not looking forward to the stupid smirk he's going to have when I tell him to go buy his dumb game even though he totally doesn't need it and I actually need clothes.

mkemommy

@courtjack - Great news!!!!  I hope you get even more good news to follow!!

CourtJack

Thanks guys!

Random political question: Which candidates are calling for better maternity leave benefits in the US?

(yes I'm too lazy to google platforms)

MamaNicoleof3

@CourtJack- I am SO happy to hear the news!! Yayyy!!!! Re: candidates, no clue. Please not Trump. Please. 

Sydvicious08

HBamama2B said:

I had to eat a lot of crappy cereal to have some delicious marshmallow cereal. I sort and eat all the 'kibble' and save the marshmallows for dessert when the milk is extra tasty. (Yes, I'm a smidge type-A)

ETA- you can get a jug of just lucky charms marshmallows.

My husband quit buying Lucky Charms because I would eat all of the marshmallows and leave the cereal ... 

dennyandlee

@CourtJack so happy to see your update. Hoping the cardio u/s comes back with more positive results!!

kwife15

I want to say none of them commented on the length of maternity leave yet.

newbabymakes4

@CourtJack are you feeling the Bern?   Bernie and Hilary both have proposals out for changing the family and sick leave options.  Not sure about the republican side of the table. 
https://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/01/08/3737305/2016-paid-family-leave/

Emztron500

I'm so glad the plumber finally left so I don't have to wear pants anymore

MeganF08

@CourtJack wonderful news about your LO (not the itchy boobs but I do feel your pain there, that is where I itch the worst too)!

Huskerfanz

newbabymakes4 said:

@CourtJack are you feeling the Bern?   Bernie and Hilary both have proposals out for changing the family and sick leave options.  Not sure about the republican side of the table. 
https://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/01/08/3737305/2016-paid-family-leave/

At the very least, Rubio has a plan.

https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/10/rubio-parental-leave/409285/

goldie987

@CourtJack yay for ruling out skeletal dysplasia!  Sorry you're still in limbo re: baby's ultimate health but ruling out something is progress

CourtJack

newbabymakes4 said:

@CourtJack are you feeling the Bern?   Bernie and Hilary both have proposals out for changing the family and sick leave options.  Not sure about the republican side of the table. 
https://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/01/08/3737305/2016-paid-family-leave/

lol. I'm in Canada so I have no real stake, but I'd be happy to see either Bernie or Hilary take office. It just bothers me to no end to see so many amazing women on here have to deal with significant shifts in their lifestyle/career in order to have a baby due to the lack of an adequate maternity policy (meaning you are making choices that you really shouldn't have to). It makes me really angry that some of you have to worry about losing your job because you want to take x amount of time off to have a baby. OR not be considered for a job all because you're pregnant. It's mind-boggling. Having to worry about returning to work a mere 8 weeks after having a child is CRAZY! CRAZYTOWN!!!

From that link you included, it actually sounds like Bernie has a more solid plan than Hilary on the issue. It seems more detailed. Interesting.

splsmama2016

Emztron500 said:

I'm so glad the plumber finally left so I don't have to wear pants anymore

This made my day. Thank you for the giggle, ask I needed it just now

gray51015

I'm the only one in the office today, so I moved the office phones to the floor by the couch in the waiting room and pulled out a laptop. I'm currently overly comfortable with my shoes off and laying down on said couch, answering the phone without actually sitting up. Lazy for the win.

DeePaddy24

Woot! Great news today, @CourtJack !!!  

Emztron500

So I moved my fridge today. Just like, 3 feet. But I guess this jostled the contents within, because an hour later I went to get a snack, and when I opened the door, a full, unopened 4L (gallon) milk jug fell out and EXPLODED on the floor. It completely soaked me head to toe, rapidly covered the kitchen floor, and sprayed all my cabinets right up to the ceiling. Why why why why why. My cat was in heaven trying to lick it all up before I could get it cleaned up, so I'm really thrilled about having a cat with explosive diarrhea later. 

NicknShan

Yay @CourtJack !! So happy for the little update. 

We we just finished our u/s too. Our follow up looked great!! No heart issues!!

CourtJack

NicknShan said:

Yay @CourtJack !! So happy for the little update. 

We we just finished our u/s too. Our follow up looked great!! No heart issues!!

Yay! Was this the follow up b/c they couldn't get a good view the first time?

ahernandez16

@Emztron500 gawd. That sounds awful. I wish I could have a sympathetic drink for you and that you could have one for yourself. 

goldie987

I've had a zulily account for awhile but don't use it much.  After seeing all the talk about it I went on and found out that they have a sale on baby TOMs shoes and now I want to buy them all because they're so damn cute.  I know baby shoes are useless until they're walking but they're so so so adorable.  

curleemama32

Had a random guy at bank I work at ask me how far along I am.....I was like.....wow, thats gutsy, since I am a plus size girl and know I look extra fat for the most part.....wow, some people.

PBear93

@emztron500 that sounds horrible. I hope your cat doesn't end up getting sick. 

goldie987

@Emztron500 the wait for animal tummy troubles is the worst!  My dog got into my parent's cat's food when we were visiting them a few months ago and sitting there waiting for the diarrhea was absolute torture.  At least they live in a really rural area so I just took the dog back into the woods to do his business and then I didn't need to deal with picking it up when he was done since it was right next to a whole bunch of deer poop.  Hope she gets it over with quickly and makes it into the litter box.  

crdo

@CourtJack: Yay for good news!

@Emztron500: Ugh...hope kitty doesn't have too much of an issue. 

WinniethePoohsPants

Anyone else here a Game of Thrones fan? April can't come soon enough!!

goldie987

WinniethePoohsPants said:

Anyone else here a Game of Thrones fan? April can't come soon enough!!

Me me me!  We watched the first few seasons in the weeks leading up to the most recent season and its been so hard actually having to wait for new episodes! 

BabyboyS2016

I don't really think Jon Snow is dead. 

WinniethePoohsPants

shannonrnbsn said:

I don't really think Jon Snow is dead. 

Ditto!!

fishwife799

Great news on the ultrasounds @CourtJack and @NicknShan.

I also can't wait for GoT to come back on. I have many theories of what is happening. We will have to have a weekly GoT thred once it starts back up. I'm also excited for this Sunday. TWD baby!

starkeyclan

@bankssl1 - Awesome! I ordered it last night from Amazon, I can't wait to try it out!

Yay! @CourtJack and @NicknShan!!

ETA: all I want to eat for dinner is cereal and ice cream...but my husband is going to make me eat an actual dinner I should be thankful because he'll make it and clean it up and it'll be a nice actual dinner....but I just want to eat cereal!

Huskerfanz

I've read all the GOT books but haven't seen very much of the show yet. 

VikingGirl12

Yay @CourtJack and @NicknShan !!! So glad to hear y'all both got good news today

Bear14+

Anyone else watch Grey's tonight?? I'm obsessed, finished every single season on Netflix in about 5 weeks....I finished last week....Talk about binging...

DeePaddy24

@Bear14+ I had to miss it tonight for yoga...but I PVR'd it & will watch tomorrow! I'm so happy TGIT is back!

DeePaddy24

H has the man cold....SEND HELP!!!

fishwife799

DeePaddy24 said:

H has the man cold....SEND HELP!!!

Oh that's terrible!! I hope you survive 

bankssl1

Pink blush is having a huge sale! 50% off clearance, just a heads up! 

ahernandez16

Bear14+ said:

Anyone else watch Grey's tonight?? I'm obsessed, finished every single season on Netflix in about 5 weeks....I finished last week....Talk about binging...

45 minutes until it hits the West Coast!!! So excited. I also binge watched the series before the season started in about 5 weeks. It takes special skill I tell ya. 

starkeyclan

@DeePaddy24 Love me some TGIT! Sorry about the man cold good luck!