I totally agree with PPs on people who want to go into labor early simply because they are uncomfortable, that doesn't seem right. However, I do hope to go into labor early because my doctors want to induce me because of my blood pressure, which is only high due to anxiety when I'm at the doctors office. I take it at home daily and its actually pretty good, and I really didn't want to be induced. Luckily, the doctors have really listened to me recently and seen that I'm actually doing really well and that it is indeed white coat syndrome induced high blood pressure, so they have agreed to push back any induction to just a few days before my due date instead of a week from today, which is what they originally were planning. That said, it would be REALLY great if I went into labor like the day before any scheduled induction because I just don't want to have to do it. Ideally, I'd be having this baby at 40 weeks without any induction, but since that isn't looking like the best course of action, I will admit here that I do hope I go into labor just a TINY bit early! Thats not unreasonable, right?
GET ME OUTTA THIS BOX!!!
You and I are in the same boat. I definitely have white coat syndrome, but they don't seem to care. Thankfully they are letting me go to 40 weeks (as of yesterday. That could change at my next appointment), so the 2-3 days leading up to my induction, I plan on trying every wives tale out there. I figure if they schedule my induction for 40 weeks, at least if something works (pineapple anyone?) I will only be like a day or two early. At this point, I want her to cook as long as possible, but I really want to avoid picotin if possible. I didn't even want an epidural so the thought of not going into labor naturally really sucks. If they schedule me for earlier than 40 weeks though, I am not walking anywhere or eating anything spicy just in case! Does that even make sense, or is my pregnant brain being weird?
And just to add, I don't really believe any of these wives tales. But what harm can walking and having sex do
My UO fits in with what @LadySamLady said. I'm starting to get the, "So are you done with being pregnant yet?" Or some variation of it. Yes I might not enjoy being this uncomfortable all the dang time; but dear Lord I count it as a blessing for every day she gets to grow/develope inside me. I'm tired and annoyed.
I have a love/hate relationship with the random thread. I love reading it and staying up to date on it...but I HATE how long it's getting. Especially when my app is being stupid and I open the thread and it opens to the first page so I have to click through 66 pages to get to the new posts.
Amen sister. I don't even open the random thread because of its size. I look at it and shudder. I suggested a monthly random thread and some people seemed on board with it, but I completely forgot to start the new thread. Oops.
Yes, I remember it coming up in UO Thursday before and talk of a new thread! Lol. I considered starting a new one this week, but because I rarely post in that thread because it's so overwhelming I decided it wasn't my place to start a new one.
I thought someone was starting an April one?? ETA: You have just as much a right as anyone!
Ditto! Since mine says this I have been avoiding it. 1.9k comments?! I don't even have the energy to scroll thru blindly, just to refresh.
Re: professing love for your significant other over FB... I think it's definitely more disingenuous if someone has to post that just to prove something to their social media crew. Why not just send it directly to your s/o?
People baffle me.
The entire idea of having my conversations with DH public makes me uncomfortable. Occasionally I'll comment on something he has posted, but I even feel weird about writing on his wall for his birthday or posting about our anniversary because it feels like performing. I'd rather just tell him face to face and keep those moments off of Facebook and just for us.
I totally agree with PPs on people who want to go into labor early simply because they are uncomfortable, that doesn't seem right. However, I do hope to go into labor early because my doctors want to induce me because of my blood pressure, which is only high due to anxiety when I'm at the doctors office. I take it at home daily and its actually pretty good, and I really didn't want to be induced. Luckily, the doctors have really listened to me recently and seen that I'm actually doing really well and that it is indeed white coat syndrome induced high blood pressure, so they have agreed to push back any induction to just a few days before my due date instead of a week from today, which is what they originally were planning. That said, it would be REALLY great if I went into labor like the day before any scheduled induction because I just don't want to have to do it. Ideally, I'd be having this baby at 40 weeks without any induction, but since that isn't looking like the best course of action, I will admit here that I do hope I go into labor just a TINY bit early! Thats not unreasonable, right?
GET ME OUTTA THIS BOX!!!
You and I are in the same boat. I definitely have white coat syndrome, but they don't seem to care. Thankfully they are letting me go to 40 weeks (as of yesterday. That could change at my next appointment), so the 2-3 days leading up to my induction, I plan on trying every wives tale out there. I figure if they schedule my induction for 40 weeks, at least if something works (pineapple anyone?) I will only be like a day or two early. At this point, I want her to cook as long as possible, but I really want to avoid picotin if possible. I didn't even want an epidural so the thought of not going into labor naturally really sucks. If they schedule me for earlier than 40 weeks though, I am not walking anywhere or eating anything spicy just in case! Does that even make sense, or is my pregnant brain being weird?
And just to add, I don't really believe any of these wives tales. But what harm can walking and having sex do
yep, sounds like we are in the same situation! I don't even really believe in the wives tales either, so I'm not sure how much I'll really end up trying, but I do think I'll attempt to have sex, especially since I literally don't remember the last time that I did lol. Of course, none of this will matter if my baby doesn't flip back to head down. She was locked and loaded, perfect position for weeks. Then yesterday at my weekly appointment, suddenly she is frank breech. So if she doesn't flip, I won't be trying or hoping for any early labor, because anything that happens is going to result in a c section anyway. Best case scenario would be that this little girl flips back down and then I go into labor on my own a few hours before induction!
My hubby and I will post things occasionally- usually when one of us does something awesome, partially because about half of our friends our family and that's just what my family does (like I posted earlier this week that my hubby is awesome and got the Honda from me so he could take it to the service center to have the tire patched--he posted about it mostly out of excitement that the warranty covered it so we didn't have to pay). The lovely dovey stuff doesn't bother me at all, what bothers me is when couples post passive aggressive- or just plain nasty things- about their SO's on facebook. Facebook is not the place to be having an argument or to trash talk your SO.
Me neither. I think it would be more annoying to have two going around. There will still be people that comment on the old one, so I dont think it would be beneficial...But I am also the girl that thinks if you want to post a birth story, just do it when you make your announcement so we have one thread, and we all know I am out-numbered on that one
laurenmdrn16 - where are you??? Are you having a baby right now? (sorry to post that here, but she popped in my head at this moment)
second time I'm agreeing with you today on the UO thread. I don't get the point of starting a new thread. It's my favorite thread on here because it's several running conversations plus random thoughts and I find it super entertaining. If we start a new thread it's going to be the exact same level of overwhelming within a week. But whatever! I'll go with the flow.
second time I'm agreeing with you today on the UO thread. I don't get the point of starting a new thread. It's my favorite thread on here because it's several running conversations plus random thoughts and I find it super entertaining. If we start a new thread it's going to be the exact same level of overwhelming within a week. But whatever! I'll go with the flow.
Also my favorite thread. I feel accomplished I have kept up with it. Haha
Not sure if UO or something better suited for FFFC..
I'm perfectly fine with waiting another month (my due date is 5/22) not just because it's good for baby, but because I'm SO NOT READY. I have a boatload of things to do, and I'm just not sure I'm mentally ready either! My husband keeps saying 'I can't wait for my baby to be here!' and I, well, want to wait longer!
I was the same way when we were discussing TTC last year.. I kept wanting to put it off until we were 'ready,' while DH kept saying there's no perfect time. He won that argument, but I still am SO far from feeling ready for this!
My hubby and I will post things occasionally- usually when one of us does something awesome, partially because about half of our friends our family and that's just what my family does (like I posted earlier this week that my hubby is awesome and got the Honda from me so he could take it to the service center to have the tire patched--he posted about it mostly out of excitement that the warranty covered it so we didn't have to pay). The lovely dovey stuff doesn't bother me at all, what bothers me is when couples post passive aggressive- or just plain nasty things- about their SO's on facebook. Facebook is not the place to be having an argument or to trash talk your SO.
Agreed.
My husband doesn't have Facebook, but I posted a cute picture for our anniversary this month. That's about as cutesy as I get. The couples that occasionally post something sweet to each other don't bother me. But I have seen some that are so over-the-top and constant that it's gag-worthy. Honestly, it immediately makes me think that there are jealousy issues in the relationship. The worst ones I've seen are no longer together (surprise). The nasty stuff is just as cringe-worthy. Who has a fight on Facebook???
My husband doesn't have Facebook, but I posted a cute picture for our anniversary this month. That's about as cutesy as I get. The couples that occasionally post something sweet to each other don't bother me. But I have seen some that are so over-the-top and constant that it's gag-worthy. Honestly, it immediately makes me think that there are jealousy issues in the relationship. The worst ones I've seen are no longer together (surprise). The nasty stuff is just as cringe-worthy. Who has a fight on Facebook???
We used to have a radio station that would have people send in local "Facebook Fights" so they could act them out. It was hysterical.
My hubby and I will post things occasionally- usually when one of us does something awesome, partially because about half of our friends our family and that's just what my family does (like I posted earlier this week that my hubby is awesome and got the Honda from me so he could take it to the service center to have the tire patched--he posted about it mostly out of excitement that the warranty covered it so we didn't have to pay). The lovely dovey stuff doesn't bother me at all, what bothers me is when couples post passive aggressive- or just plain nasty things- about their SO's on facebook. Facebook is not the place to be having an argument or to trash talk your SO.
Agreed.
My husband doesn't have Facebook, but I posted a cute picture for our anniversary this month. That's about as cutesy as I get. The couples that occasionally post something sweet to each other don't bother me. But I have seen some that are so over-the-top and constant that it's gag-worthy. Honestly, it immediately makes me think that there are jealousy issues in the relationship. The worst ones I've seen are no longer together (surprise). The nasty stuff is just as cringe-worthy. Who has a fight on Facebook???
No kidding- my husband actually called someone out for saying something nasty about their SO on facebook. My hubby and I post cutesy stuff- but not often and not a lot. I do see the issue with the people constantly posting "I love you" and such on each others walls- but most of the people I know who do that are in a newish relationship. I have a friend who constantly posts pictures of her SO and his dog- and that doesn't bother me at all the dog is adorable and most of the pictures of her SO are of him racing his motorcycle so they are interesting.
Not sure if UO or something better suited for FFFC..
I'm perfectly fine with waiting another month (my due date is 5/22) not just because it's good for baby, but because I'm SO NOT READY. I have a boatload of things to do, and I'm just not sure I'm mentally ready either! My husband keeps saying 'I can't wait for my baby to be here!' and I, well, want to wait longer!
I was the same way when we were discussing TTC last year.. I kept wanting to put it off until we were 'ready,' while DH kept saying there's no perfect time. He won that argument, but I still am SO far from feeling ready for this!
Haha, I remember feeling this way with DD. I kept begging her to stay inside longer because I was so scared. The night I went to be induced I seriously was shaking and couldn't breathe!
Not sure if UO or something better suited for FFFC..
I'm perfectly fine with waiting another month (my due date is 5/22) not just because it's good for baby, but because I'm SO NOT READY. I have a boatload of things to do, and I'm just not sure I'm mentally ready either! My husband keeps saying 'I can't wait for my baby to be here!' and I, well, want to wait longer!
I was the same way when we were discussing TTC last year.. I kept wanting to put it off until we were 'ready,' while DH kept saying there's no perfect time. He won that argument, but I still am SO far from feeling ready for this!
Haha, I remember feeling this way with DD. I kept begging her to stay inside longer because I was so scared. The night I went to be induced I seriously was shaking and couldn't breathe!
and it all turned out great, right?? haha i'm also feeling scared for when baby boy makes his arrival and so glad I'm not alone in that.
Not sure if UO or something better suited for FFFC..
I'm perfectly fine with waiting another month (my due date is 5/22) not just because it's good for baby, but because I'm SO NOT READY. I have a boatload of things to do, and I'm just not sure I'm mentally ready either! My husband keeps saying 'I can't wait for my baby to be here!' and I, well, want to wait longer!
I was the same way when we were discussing TTC last year.. I kept wanting to put it off until we were 'ready,' while DH kept saying there's no perfect time. He won that argument, but I still am SO far from feeling ready for this!
Haha, I remember feeling this way with DD. I kept begging her to stay inside longer because I was so scared. The night I went to be induced I seriously was shaking and couldn't breathe!
and it all turned out great, right?? haha i'm also feeling scared for when baby boy makes his arrival and so glad I'm not alone in that.
Haha I agreed to do it all over again, right?! Don't worry, it'll be ok!
Face swaps aren't funny or unique. I am so sick of seeing people post them everywhere.
Along the same token: I don't want to see your snaps of your kid looking creepy either. And what's the point of snap chat when you post your pics with the "unique" caption bar to Facebook?
Face swaps aren't funny or unique. I am so sick of seeing people post them everywhere.
Along the same token: I don't want to see your snaps of your kid looking creepy either. And what's the point of snap chat when you post your pics with the "unique" caption bar to Facebook?
Face swaps aren't funny or unique. I am so sick of seeing people post them everywhere.
Along the same token: I don't want to see your snaps of your kid looking creepy either. And what's the point of snap chat when you post your pics with the "unique" caption bar to Facebook?
WTF IS SNAPCHAT???? I dont get it?
It's just an app for sending picture messages that has a time limit for the users you want to see them. It also tells you if someone screenshots the pic. Perfect for teens or tweens to sext ya know *sarcasm*
@JS8812 - The whole board has been really quiet this week. Is everyone over it and out of gas? I still need 3.5 weeks of entertainment to get me through!
My SIL is due 3 weeks before me and has an almost 3 Y/O DS. She got rid of all of his stuff after he got too big for it and then my MIL threw her ANOTHER baby shower. She is shameless! And they both had the nerve to say that they understood if we weren't able to get her anything since ya know we're having a baby too plus we have an 11 M/O. Ugh, and it was a potluck shower too because my MIL couldn't afford any food.
We went over there last Saturday and she gave us a bag of clothes that were doubles from what she got at her shower. I don't mean to sound ungrateful but I have 2 friends who have given us so many clothes we don't know what to do with all of them, and I've told my MIL and SIL that's. The problem is she pulled all the tags off the clothes and can't return them now. At least she could have gotten other things that she needed since she was badgering everyone on Facebook about coming and what they were bringing.
I think the worst part is that both of them think I'm dumb for not having a shower. Umm I just had a baby not even a year ago. We were team green so everything we have is gender neutral except for clothes. My friends donated LO's wardrobe. Am I missing something? I get wanting to celebrate each baby, and that's great. But don't act like I'm an idiot for not requesting to have people buy me things and bring their own food to eat at a party for me.
Me neither. I think it would be more annoying to have two going around. There will still be people that comment on the old one, so I dont think it would be beneficial...But I am also the girl that thinks if you want to post a birth story, just do it when you make your announcement so we have one thread, and we all know I am out-numbered on that one
laurenmdrn16 - where are you??? Are you having a baby right now? (sorry to post that here, but she popped in my head at this moment)
I have been thinking the same thing!! We haven't heard from her lately. Hope all is ok! Paging @laurenmdrn16
Me neither. I think it would be more annoying to have two going around. There will still be people that comment on the old one, so I dont think it would be beneficial...But I am also the girl that thinks if you want to post a birth story, just do it when you make your announcement so we have one thread, and we all know I am out-numbered on that one
laurenmdrn16 - where are you??? Are you having a baby right now? (sorry to post that here, but she popped in my head at this moment)
I have been thinking the same thing!! We haven't heard from her lately. Hope all is ok! Paging @laurenmdrn16
And where's @lalala2004???? Are you having a baby too?
laurenmdrn16 - where are you??? Are you having a baby right now? (sorry to post that here, but she popped in my head at this moment)
Hey @yogahh No baby yet. A few close calls, but she is hanging in there. Mobile bumping is hard. I have become a lurker, but will definitely keep you all updated. CS is scheduled for Monday!!
My UO is I think this article (link below) is irresponsible. Obviously overweight/obese women can have healthy pregnancies, but I have experienced both and being pregnant at a healthier weight is what the medical community and media should be promoting. There is a fine line between positive body image and promoting/glorifying an unhealthy lifestyle and I think this crosses the line.
Sorry @doozer1345 (and anyone else I may have scarred) about the Prince news. I understand (many) people are effected, and I'm not trivializing death by any stretch. I just can't quite manage to get worked up about someone I've never met and the media plastering it everywhere.
I haven't heard anything about the circumstances around the death, it's been a hectic day.
I know this is very unpopular with a lot of the girls I grew up with, but I despise "bro country." Those douchey guys/bands that are trying to revamp country...like Sam Hunt (one of his songs has a remix where it sounds like T-Pain should be chiming in doing whatever T-Pain does) and Florida Georgia Line. Even some of Luke Bryan's (newer) songs are a little borderline for me. I suppose all genres need to evolve a little, but I'll stick to my George Strait, Garth Brooks, Waylon, Merle and Conway (sweet Jesus, am I dating myself here?!).
I'm with you! I love old country and some of the stuff on the radio now I can't even consider country at all. RIP Merle Haggard!
Re: UO Thursday 4/21/16
I'm tired and annoyed.
My hubby and I will post things occasionally- usually when one of us does something awesome, partially because about half of our friends our family and that's just what my family does (like I posted earlier this week that my hubby is awesome and got the Honda from me so he could take it to the service center to have the tire patched--he posted about it mostly out of excitement that the warranty covered it so we didn't have to pay). The lovely dovey stuff doesn't bother me at all, what bothers me is when couples post passive aggressive- or just plain nasty things- about their SO's on facebook. Facebook is not the place to be having an argument or to trash talk your SO.
laurenmdrn16 - where are you??? Are you having a baby right now? (sorry to post that here, but she popped in my head at this moment)
I'm perfectly fine with waiting another month (my due date is 5/22) not just because it's good for baby, but because I'm SO NOT READY. I have a boatload of things to do, and I'm just not sure I'm mentally ready either! My husband keeps saying 'I can't wait for my baby to be here!' and I, well, want to wait longer!
I was the same way when we were discussing TTC last year.. I kept wanting to put it off until we were 'ready,' while DH kept saying there's no perfect time. He won that argument, but I still am SO far from feeling ready for this!
Agreed.
My husband doesn't have Facebook, but I posted a cute picture for our anniversary this month. That's about as cutesy as I get. The couples that occasionally post something sweet to each other don't bother me. But I have seen some that are so over-the-top and constant that it's gag-worthy. Honestly, it immediately makes me think that there are jealousy issues in the relationship. The worst ones I've seen are no longer together (surprise). The nasty stuff is just as cringe-worthy. Who has a fight on Facebook???
BFP #1: 9/12/2015
DD: 6/1/2016
BFP #2: 1/16/2018 MC 2/2/2018
ETA: also can be used for texting.
@yogahh You aren't missing out on anything cool.
DS: Born 5-17-16
PS, June is having a SAH/working mommy war in case you're bored.
We went over there last Saturday and she gave us a bag of clothes that were doubles from what she got at her shower. I don't mean to sound ungrateful but I have 2 friends who have given us so many clothes we don't know what to do with all of them, and I've told my MIL and SIL that's. The problem is she pulled all the tags off the clothes and can't return them now. At least she could have gotten other things that she needed since she was badgering everyone on Facebook about coming and what they were bringing.
I think the worst part is that both of them think I'm dumb for not having a shower. Umm I just had a baby not even a year ago. We were team green so everything we have is gender neutral except for clothes. My friends donated LO's wardrobe. Am I missing something? I get wanting to celebrate each baby, and that's great. But don't act like I'm an idiot for not requesting to have people buy me things and bring their own food to eat at a party for me.
sure!
My UO is I think this article (link below) is irresponsible. Obviously overweight/obese women can have healthy pregnancies, but I have experienced both and being pregnant at a healthier weight is what the medical community and media should be promoting. There is a fine line between positive body image and promoting/glorifying an unhealthy lifestyle and I think this crosses the line.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/sheridanwatson/you-go-tess?fb_comment_id=706877692748064_706923629410137&comment_id=706923629410137#.uxR5ojvOlG
I haven't heard anything about the circumstances around the death, it's been a hectic day.