I'm fully prepared for the sh$%storm this is probably going to cause, but here goes: I find it infuriating when people tell me I should breastfeed because it's "free." I mean, there are a lot of great reasons to breastfeed (nutritional, bonding, etc.) that have nothing to do with the monetary "savings," but it is so insulting when people imply - or even come out and directly say - that it's a way to feed your baby that "doesn't cost anything." It is only free if your time is worth nothing! As an attorney who (before going in-house - yayyy to no more time sheets!) was used to billing my time at $300+ per hour, I know what my time is worth, and it is certainly not free (in fact, formula would be much less expensive)! That being said, I may try to breastfeed in the beginning (for nutritional and bonding, not monetary, reasons), but if it doesn't work out, I'm not going make myself miserable trying to make it happen because I have no intention of continuing to breastfeed and/or pump once I go back to work (maybe another UO), so I'm planning to switch to formula at that point anyway.
This isn't intended as an indictment on anyone who intends to breastfeed and/or pump exclusively. I think it's great that so many of you are doing so or plan to, and if it works for you and your lifestyle, that's awesome! It's just not going to work for me (at least not long-term), and I'd appreciate it if people (not directed at anyone in particular on here) would stop trying to "sell" me on the idea by telling me that it isn't going to "cost" me anything because 1) even if it goes smoothly, breastfeeding/pumping is very time-consuming, and my time has value (i.e., it costs me something); and 2) it's not like I'm some indigent person who can't afford to buy formula! End rant!
@swflJD My UO was about breastfeeding vs formula too! I simply don't understand why people (other than the parents, and even then I feel the mother's opinion supersedes the father's since it's her body) insist on telling you what you should do because it is "best". Here's the thing, it may well be best.. for that person. But to me, a baby being FED is best. Maybe a mother can't breastfeed, maybe she simply doesn't want too. Maybe her mental health is at stake due to depression or anxiety. Maybe she has a career that doesn't allow for her to pump. Maybe she just wants to be able to breathe again and have her body back. Whatever the case, it's ridiculous to me that women are shamed, belittled and made to feel less than for making a choice that is best for their child and their baby. The baby isn't in peril, the mother is better off (so everyone is better off!), and it isn't about anyone other than those two. I just want to shout at people that push BF as the only possible choice, "It's not about you! Get off my tits!". Breastfeeding is great, if that's what you are choosing for yourself. And formula is great, if that's what you are choosing for yourself. Anything other than that is ridiculous.
A much less serious UO: I do not understand the appeal of Lilies as a flower. They smell like death. Or, more specifically, they smell like every wake and funeral and memorial service I've ever been to. Why they are included in Mother's Day bouquets, and Easter arrangements, and weddings is completely beyond me. They are wretched. My SIL gave me a stunning bouquet for Mother's Day. I immediately removed the lilies and chucked them in the trash outside. Because, death.
I think whatever a mother does to make sure her baby is fed is best whether it's formula or bf. Personally for my baby I wish I could ebf but she got used to bottles in the NICU and refuses to latch (and I have nipple issues) so both of us end up crying and that isn't worth the pain emotionally so I pump what I can and ff the rest.
A much less serious UO: I do not understand the appeal of Lilies as a flower. They smell like death. Or, more specifically, they smell like every wake and funeral and memorial service I've ever been to. Why they are included in Mother's Day bouquets, and Easter arrangements, and weddings is completely beyond me. They are wretched. My SIL gave me a stunning bouquet for Mother's Day. I immediately removed the lilies and chucked them in the trash outside. Because, death.
OMG yes! This! My sister loves lilies and she's having them in her bridal bouquet in September, but all I can think of when I smell them is funerals! Ugh, so much hate for lilies ...
My UO is: I really dislike the new instagram logo/redesign that everyone seems to love. I just ... yuck. Do not like.
My UO (at least with my ILs) is that I love co-sleeping with my baby. I wasn't planning it, I got a bassinet for him and a crib but I get more rest and I love snuggling with him. He won't be this small forever and before I know it he'll be 15 and not wanting to hang with his mom at all!
I'm fully prepared for the sh$%storm this is probably going to cause, but here goes: I find it infuriating when people tell me I should breastfeed because it's "free." I mean, there are a lot of great reasons to breastfeed (nutritional, bonding, etc.) that have nothing to do with the monetary "savings," but it is so insulting when people imply - or even come out and directly say - that it's a way to feed your baby that "doesn't cost anything." It is only free if your time is worth nothing! As an attorney who (before going in-house - yayyy to no more time sheets!) was used to billing my time at $300+ per hour, I know what my time is worth, and it is certainly not free (in fact, formula would be much less expensive)! That being said, I may try to breastfeed in the beginning (for nutritional and bonding, not monetary, reasons), but if it doesn't work out, I'm not going make myself miserable trying to make it happen because I have no intention of continuing to breastfeed and/or pump once I go back to work (maybe another UO), so I'm planning to switch to formula at that point anyway.
This isn't intended as an indictment on anyone who intends to breastfeed and/or pump exclusively. I think it's great that so many of you are doing so or plan to, and if it works for you and your lifestyle, that's awesome! It's just not going to work for me (at least not long-term), and I'd appreciate it if people (not directed at anyone in particular on here) would stop trying to "sell" me on the idea by telling me that it isn't going to "cost" me anything because 1) even if it goes smoothly, breastfeeding/pumping is very time-consuming, and my time has value (i.e., it costs me something); and 2) it's not like I'm some indigent person who can't afford to buy formula! End rant!
Yes!! I also hate it when people give me crap for not picking up $20 bills from the ground when I come across them, because my time is worth so much more than the time it would take to bend over and grab it! UGH I wish everyone would just understand and respect how rich I am and what a lucrative career I have!!
PS. I totally understand where you're coming from, I just had to make fun of you a little bit for this one. People on this board come from all different backgrounds/situations, coming on here and complaining about people who don't get that your time is worth $300 an hour comes off as a little insensitive IMO.
I'm fully prepared for the sh$%storm this is probably going to cause, but here goes: I find it infuriating when people tell me I should breastfeed because it's "free." I mean, there are a lot of great reasons to breastfeed (nutritional, bonding, etc.) that have nothing to do with the monetary "savings," but it is so insulting when people imply - or even come out and directly say - that it's a way to feed your baby that "doesn't cost anything." It is only free if your time is worth nothing! As an attorney who (before going in-house - yayyy to no more time sheets!) was used to billing my time at $300+ per hour, I know what my time is worth, and it is certainly not free (in fact, formula would be much less expensive)! That being said, I may try to breastfeed in the beginning (for nutritional and bonding, not monetary, reasons), but if it doesn't work out, I'm not going make myself miserable trying to make it happen because I have no intention of continuing to breastfeed and/or pump once I go back to work (maybe another UO), so I'm planning to switch to formula at that point anyway.
This isn't intended as an indictment on anyone who intends to breastfeed and/or pump exclusively. I think it's great that so many of you are doing so or plan to, and if it works for you and your lifestyle, that's awesome! It's just not going to work for me (at least not long-term), and I'd appreciate it if people (not directed at anyone in particular on here) would stop trying to "sell" me on the idea by telling me that it isn't going to "cost" me anything because 1) even if it goes smoothly, breastfeeding/pumping is very time-consuming, and my time has value (i.e., it costs me something); and 2) it's not like I'm some indigent person who can't afford to buy formula! End rant!
Yes!! I also hate it when people give me crap for not picking up $20 bills from the ground when I come across them, because my time is worth so much more than the time it would take to bend over and grab it! UGH I wish everyone would just understand and respect how rich I am and what a lucrative career I have!!
PS. I totally understand where you're coming from, I just had to make fun of you a little bit for this one. People on this board come from all different backgrounds/situations, coming on here and complaining about people who don't get that your time is worth $300 an hour comes off as a little insensitive IMO.
My point was that my time - as well as anyone's time for that matter - has value and that it's complete bullshit for someone to say that something as time-consuming as breastfeeding/pumping is "free." The whole point of the post was to say that whether you work in a career where you are making an hourly wage, a set or contingent salary, or you don't work outside the home, your time still has value, so breastfeeding/pumping is not "free" for anyone. And FYI, just because I billed my time at a certain dollar amount does not mean that I actually made that amount per hour. That's not how law firms work! Frankly, I don't see anything insensitive about my post, but whatever.
My UO (at least with my ILs) is that I love co-sleeping with my baby. I wasn't planning it, I got a bassinet for him and a crib but I get more rest and I love snuggling with him. He won't be this small forever and before I know it he'll be 15 and not wanting to hang with his mom at all!
Girl! I totally feel you! I was the mom that said I didn't want to co sleep but he seriously loves being around me. I always want DH to bring me my monkey. I know the risks about the baby sleeping in my arms but I can't help it. He loves being in my arms and sleeps 3-5 hours at a time.
I was told by a friend to constantly send my baby away to the nursery (after feedings) while at the hospital because it was the best sleep I'll have. And told not to feel guilty about it. I constantly had him with me at the hospital and I don't regret the sleeplessness at all!
I'm fully prepared for the sh$%storm this is probably going to cause, but here goes: I find it infuriating when people tell me I should breastfeed because it's "free." I mean, there are a lot of great reasons to breastfeed (nutritional, bonding, etc.) that have nothing to do with the monetary "savings," but it is so insulting when people imply - or even come out and directly say - that it's a way to feed your baby that "doesn't cost anything." It is only free if your time is worth nothing! As an attorney who (before going in-house - yayyy to no more time sheets!) was used to billing my time at $300+ per hour, I know what my time is worth, and it is certainly not free (in fact, formula would be much less expensive)! That being said, I may try to breastfeed in the beginning (for nutritional and bonding, not monetary, reasons), but if it doesn't work out, I'm not going make myself miserable trying to make it happen because I have no intention of continuing to breastfeed and/or pump once I go back to work (maybe another UO), so I'm planning to switch to formula at that point anyway.
This isn't intended as an indictment on anyone who intends to breastfeed and/or pump exclusively. I think it's great that so many of you are doing so or plan to, and if it works for you and your lifestyle, that's awesome! It's just not going to work for me (at least not long-term), and I'd appreciate it if people (not directed at anyone in particular on here) would stop trying to "sell" me on the idea by telling me that it isn't going to "cost" me anything because 1) even if it goes smoothly, breastfeeding/pumping is very time-consuming, and my time has value (i.e., it costs me something); and 2) it's not like I'm some indigent person who can't afford to buy formula! End rant!
Yes!! I also hate it when people give me crap for not picking up $20 bills from the ground when I come across them, because my time is worth so much more than the time it would take to bend over and grab it! UGH I wish everyone would just understand and respect how rich I am and what a lucrative career I have!!
PS. I totally understand where you're coming from, I just had to make fun of you a little bit for this one. People on this board come from all different backgrounds/situations, coming on here and complaining about people who don't get that your time is worth $300 an hour comes off as a little insensitive IMO.
My point was that my time - as well as anyone's time for that matter - has value and that it's complete bullshit for someone to say that something as time-consuming as breastfeeding/pumping is "free." The whole point of the post was to say that whether you work in a career where you are making an hourly wage, a set or contingent salary, or you don't work outside the home, your time still has value, so breastfeeding/pumping is not "free" for anyone. And FYI, just because I billed my time at a certain dollar amount does not mean that I actually made that amount per hour. That's not how law firms work! Frankly, I don't see anything insensitive about my post, but whatever.
Was just trying to deliver on the shitstorm you were preparing yourself for I know my comment was pretty dismissive to your actual point - yeah, obviously BFing isn't free in that sense, and will definitely be a struggle in the work place for those of us who choose to go that route. I'm determined to do it no matter what (assuming I can), so I guess in that case the whole "free" thing is an added bonus, but definitely not the reason I'm doing it. At this point I'm pretty much just done with unsolicited baby-raising advice in general, no matter how good or bad it is.
A much less serious UO: I do not understand the appeal of Lilies as a flower. They smell like death. Or, more specifically, they smell like every wake and funeral and memorial service I've ever been to. Why they are included in Mother's Day bouquets, and Easter arrangements, and weddings is completely beyond me. They are wretched. My SIL gave me a stunning bouquet for Mother's Day. I immediately removed the lilies and chucked them in the trash outside. Because, death.
What?!?!?!! I LOVE lilies!!!!! and I just planted some but also thank you for the phrase "Get off my tits!" you are winning this Thursday
swflJD I totally got what you meant about how time is not free and don't feel it is insensitive. For me, some things are worth spending money on and some things are worth doing myself (baby related and in all aspects of adult decision making), it really depends on a person's personal priorities.
My UO is that I think the phrase "I want my body back" is dumb. Your body will always be yours whether it is growing a human or training for the Olympics. Do I wish I could play sand volleyball and have a beer right now? Absolutely! But this baby isn't holding me hostage it is just the life path I'm on right now, I am still making all the choices (like not drinking and taking more naps). So high fives to my body doing some awesome stuff, keep up the good work
I can't abide lilies either. They're beautiful to look at, but even without the funeral associations, they just have such a cloying and unpleasant scent. I don't understand the appeal of lily-based perfumes at all, and this is coming from somebody who actually sort of likes Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist (which, if you're not familiar with it, is basically the scent of dead frozen iris roots hacked up in winter mud).
A much less serious UO: I do not understand the appeal of Lilies as a flower. They smell like death. Or, more specifically, they smell like every wake and funeral and memorial service I've ever been to. Why they are included in Mother's Day bouquets, and Easter arrangements, and weddings is completely beyond me. They are wretched. My SIL gave me a stunning bouquet for Mother's Day. I immediately removed the lilies and chucked them in the trash outside. Because, death.
This. My MIL's funeral service was right at the worst part of my morning sickness, and the smell of flowers was a trigger - lilies in particular. Roses were okay, but lilies...just, no. The service itself was wonderful and so what MIL would have wanted, but I couldn't focus on it because I was trying so hard not to gag on the scent of the ten million flower arrangements with lilies in them. And afterward people kept sending them to us! I appreciated the gesture, but had to throw them away.
Mine is....drumroll...even after having my son 2 weeks late and knowing how unbearable that wait is... I wouldn't exactly mind her being late. I still have 3 weeks, but I could easily wait 4. My son has FINALLY, after a year and a half, calmed a bit on the clingy phase & lets me do dishes in peace! I don't have to hold him while making his breakfast anymore! I have some time to myself!! It's glorious. & I started a new job that I'm in love with & fitting it into the day is a breeze. It's finally not hectic in my life anymore.....& that's all going to change again haha
Well I guess my uo could be that I adore lilies. Then again I don't mentally associate them with funerals but rather my grandpa's massive flower garden. It's a much happier memory.
My real uo is that I want to smack everyone upside the head who thinks I'm swimming in free time since I'm not working anymore. Okay this might not be a uo and more of a vent, but seriously I've had four days without work and I've been getting a variation of that sentence from everyone. I used to work 12+ hour days for almost two years, I'm trying to get the house in order before little one comes not laying around being bored.
Going off the flower theme...I hate irises. There is a greenway I walk everyday and the entrance is lined with pastel purple irises. I hate pastel. (Maybe that is also an UO). But these irises bloom briefly and then die and then there are all these stalks with dead blooms hanging there for much, much longer than they were alive. I call this stretch of greenway "The valley of death." It depresses me to walk through. No more irises!
Going off the flower theme...I hate irises. There is a greenway I walk everyday and the entrance is lined with pastel purple irises. I hate pastel. (Maybe that is also an UO). But these irises bloom briefly and then die and then there are all these stalks with dead blooms hanging there for much, much longer than they were alive. I call this stretch of greenway "The valley of death." It depresses me to walk through. No more irises!
I'm so with you on this, I really don't like them at all. When we moved into our house we had some in the yard and they were the first to go. Lilies on the other hand, I love! Nothing beats a good stargazer or tiger lily for me but I do agree their scent can be a bit much.
Here's an UO: I think it's okay to re-home a puppy/dog/pet. Sometimes the dog isn't a good fit for the family. Sometimes the owner is ill and can't care for the dog anymore. A million reasons. DH has helped so many people re-home their pets because it was too much for them and the dogs ended up having new loving families and better situations.
We had a pit bull when DS1 was born and loved that dog. He was super sweet and we did everything for that dog. One day he jumped our 6 ft fence and never came back. We looked and looked for months. I know someone must've taken him because we had so many compliments on him. DH was heartbroken and we decided to get another dog...a pit bull puppy. He was so extremely aggressive at a young age and we couldn't keep him anywhere near our 2 babies. We ended up rehoming him to a couple who didn't have/want children. They were able to handle it.
Now I have an English Bulldog and I would never get rid of her! She is way too amazing. I just think it's annoying when people get pissed at someone for rehoming an animal. If you can tell that the animal isn't going to work out why put yourself and that animal through misery possibly for years and years. I would much rather give that animal a better life with someone else.
If we're talking UO on flowers- I think peonies look like shriveled vaginas. I actually find them slightly offensive at weddings
Peonies are my favorite. They're my state flower and I love their color variety. I even have several tattooed on my arm. Never considered them looking like vaginas but you pointing that out seems like another reason to love them... Because vagina's ROCK lol
So much yes to all the breastfeeding opinions. I'm breastfeeding, but DS is having a hard time latching every time. We get it sometimes and it's great, but if I have to pump and switch to a bottle for some feedings bc it's just not happening then I don't really feel bad.
I'm pretty much doing this for the whole bonding experience and honestly don't mind that it's not 100 percent of the time. It kinda makes me appreciate each feeding I get a little more I think. Of course I want DS to get the nutrition of breast milk. Just so tired of some people saying I need to try harder bc both him and I are missing out.
Here's an actual UO, courtesy of my recent trip to the supermarket: I can't stand snack cakes or prepackaged cookies. Little Debbie's, Chips Ahoy, Entenmann's, any of 'em. I am a soulless joyless person who finds nothing but sadness in all those industrially produced globs of corn syrup and bleached flour.
I love actual bakery pastries and homemade cookies and even the occasional box-mix cake fresh out of the oven, but no thanks forever to factory-made versions.
Here's an actual UO, courtesy of my recent trip to the supermarket: I can't stand snack cakes or prepackaged cookies. Little Debbie's, Chips Ahoy, Entenmann's, any of 'em. I am a soulless joyless person who finds nothing but sadness in all those industrially produced globs of corn syrup and bleached flour.
I love actual bakery pastries and homemade cookies and even the occasional box-mix cake fresh out of the oven, but no thanks forever to factory-made versions.
QBF
i hear you 11 months a year, but come December when the sprinkled Christmas trees Little Debbie's are out, and I do a 180.
So much yes to all the breastfeeding opinions. I'm breastfeeding, but DS is having a hard time latching every time. We get it sometimes and it's great, but if I have to pump and switch to a bottle for some feedings bc it's just not happening then I don't really feel bad.
I'm pretty much doing this for the whole bonding experience and honestly don't mind that it's not 100 percent of the time. It kinda makes me appreciate each feeding I get a little more I think. Of course I want DS to get the nutrition of breast milk. Just so tired of some people saying I need to try harder bc both him and I are missing out.
This is what I've been doing, pumping then bottle feeding. I make enough for LO without having to feed from the tap. I do miss the bonding experience and want to attempt to work on latching again. Either way, I just want him to be healthy and fed. But DS is strong sucker and my nipples couldn't take it, even if we got a good latch so the occasional feeding from the tap is ok but it's too much for an every 3 hour feeding.
A much less serious UO: I do not understand the appeal of Lilies as a flower. They smell like death. Or, more specifically, they smell like every wake and funeral and memorial service I've ever been to. Why they are included in Mother's Day bouquets, and Easter arrangements, and weddings is completely beyond me. They are wretched. My SIL gave me a stunning bouquet for Mother's Day. I immediately removed the lilies and chucked them in the trash outside. Because, death.
@mello13 Lilies are my favorite flower... or were. You might have just ruined that for me. I guess I don't frequent funerals enough to notice that there are always Lilies at them.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
@kami09 I am in no rush for my son to come either. He can be late if he wants, as long as he is born one day before I have to be induced we are good. lol
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
I know this is a little late but my UO is I hate man buns. They look SO STUPID! They are not cool, they do not make you look cool at all. And when guys tan. Ugh. If you look good, you look good... you don't need to be tan and you certainly shouldn't be doing it in fake lighting.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
I know this is a little late but my UO is I hate man buns. They look SO STUPID! They are not cool, they do not make you look cool at all. And when guys tan. Ugh. If you look good, you look good... you don't need to be tan and you certainly shouldn't be doing it in fake lighting.
Agree. I'll kind of accept a bun on Jon Snow but that's about it.
I know this is a little late but my UO is I hate man buns. They look SO STUPID! They are not cool, they do not make you look cool at all. And when guys tan. Ugh. If you look good, you look good... you don't need to be tan and you certainly shouldn't be doing it in fake lighting.
Ugh! This guy at work just walked by my office with one. It's one thing when they try to pull off the grunge look with it (still not attractive), but it's even worse when they try to do it with a suit! It looks absolutely ridiculous!
And how is a man bun in a suit even considered to be professional? I feel like that kind of hairstyle should not be accepted in the workplace. I just hate it. There was a guy at the gym with one the other day.. just, no.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
And how is a man bun in a suit even considered to be professional? I feel like that kind of hairstyle should not be accepted in the workplace. I just hate it. There was a guy at the gym with one the other day.. just, no.
I know, right!? Fortunately, this guy wasn't in my department (I don't think he's even an employee of my company - just a temporary consultant) because there's no way I could have taken him seriously!
And how is a man bun in a suit even considered to be professional? I feel like that kind of hairstyle should not be accepted in the workplace. I just hate it. There was a guy at the gym with one the other day.. just, no.
I know, right!? Fortunately, this guy wasn't in my department (I don't think he's even an employee of my company - just a temporary consultant) because there's no way I could have taken him seriously!
Agreed. It's hard to take someone seriously when they look like that!!
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Re: UO 5/12
This isn't intended as an indictment on anyone who intends to breastfeed and/or pump exclusively. I think it's great that so many of you are doing so or plan to, and if it works for you and your lifestyle, that's awesome! It's just not going to work for me (at least not long-term), and I'd appreciate it if people (not directed at anyone in particular on here) would stop trying to "sell" me on the idea by telling me that it isn't going to "cost" me anything because 1) even if it goes smoothly, breastfeeding/pumping is very time-consuming, and my time has value (i.e., it costs me something); and 2) it's not like I'm some indigent person who can't afford to buy formula! End rant!
First Pregnancy
Second Pregnancy
- BFP: 09/11/2015
- EDD: 05/25/2016
Baby Born04/15/2016
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My UO is: I really dislike the new instagram logo/redesign that everyone seems to love. I just ... yuck. Do not like.
PS. I totally understand where you're coming from, I just had to make fun of you a little bit for this one. People on this board come from all different backgrounds/situations, coming on here and complaining about people who don't get that your time is worth $300 an hour comes off as a little insensitive IMO.
I was the mom that said I didn't want to co sleep but he seriously loves being around me. I always want DH to bring me my monkey. I know the risks about the baby sleeping in my arms but I can't help it. He loves being in my arms
I was told by a friend to constantly send my baby away to the nursery (after feedings) while at the hospital because it was the best sleep I'll have. And told not to feel guilty about it. I constantly had him with me at the hospital and I don't regret the sleeplessness at all!
What?!?!?!! I LOVE lilies!!!!! and I just planted some
but also thank you for the phrase "Get off my tits!" you are winning this Thursday
swflJD I totally got what you meant about how time is not free and don't feel it is insensitive. For me, some things are worth spending money on and some things are worth doing myself (baby related and in all aspects of adult decision making), it really depends on a person's personal priorities.
My UO is that I think the phrase "I want my body back" is dumb. Your body will always be yours whether it is growing a human or training for the Olympics. Do I wish I could play sand volleyball and have a beer right now? Absolutely! But this baby isn't holding me hostage it is just the life path I'm on right now, I am still making all the choices (like not drinking and taking more naps). So high fives to my body doing some awesome stuff, keep up the good work
This. My MIL's funeral service was right at the worst part of my morning sickness, and the smell of flowers was a trigger - lilies in particular. Roses were okay, but lilies...just, no. The service itself was wonderful and so what MIL would have wanted, but I couldn't focus on it because I was trying so hard not to gag on the scent of the ten million flower arrangements with lilies in them. And afterward people kept sending them to us! I appreciated the gesture, but had to throw them away.
My real uo is that I want to smack everyone upside the head who thinks I'm swimming in free time since I'm not working anymore. Okay this might not be a uo and more of a vent, but seriously I've had four days without work and I've been getting a variation of that sentence from everyone. I used to work 12+ hour days for almost two years, I'm trying to get the house in order before little one comes not laying around being bored.
DS: Born 5-17-16
We had a pit bull when DS1 was born and loved that dog. He was super sweet and we did everything for that dog. One day he jumped our 6 ft fence and never came back. We looked and looked for months. I know someone must've taken him because we had so many compliments on him. DH was heartbroken and we decided to get another dog...a pit bull puppy. He was so extremely aggressive at a young age and we couldn't keep him anywhere near our 2 babies. We ended up rehoming him to a couple who didn't have/want children. They were able to handle it.
Now I have an English Bulldog and I would never get rid of her! She is way too amazing. I just think it's annoying when people get pissed at someone for rehoming an animal. If you can tell that the animal isn't going to work out why put yourself and that animal through misery possibly for years and years. I would much rather give that animal a better life with someone else.
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DD: 05/14/16
I'm pretty much doing this for the whole bonding experience and honestly don't mind that it's not 100 percent of the time. It kinda makes me appreciate each feeding I get a little more I think. Of course I want DS to get the nutrition of breast milk. Just so tired of some people saying I need to try harder bc both him and I are missing out.
I love actual bakery pastries and homemade cookies and even the occasional box-mix cake fresh out of the oven, but no thanks forever to factory-made versions.
@mello13 Lilies are my favorite flower... or were. You might have just ruined that for me. I guess I don't frequent funerals enough to notice that there are always Lilies at them.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Also, yes to the man bun snub. I don't find it appealing at all!
@swflJD @mello13 and @clbness It's all over here too!! I don't get it.
And how is a man bun in a suit even considered to be professional? I feel like that kind of hairstyle should not be accepted in the workplace. I just hate it. There was a guy at the gym with one the other day.. just, no.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!Agreed. It's hard to take someone seriously when they look like that!!
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!