I've never read WABF but I did lick DS' head when he was a newborn...just a little. He smelled so so yummy.
So it was actually an instinct? I'd never heard of this before until I read about it and now I'm fascinated.
My FFFC is that I don't have FB anymore so I had no idea there was anything going on in Dallas until I saw a few posts on TB. I guess I need to step up my news game and be an informed citizen.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
1. The only way I can avoid eating sweets at night is to go to sleep pretty much right after dinner. This results in 10+ hours of sleep a night. #sorrynotsorry
2. I dreamed that DH cheated on me with an entire girls soccer team (see weekly randoms) the other night and I'm still mad at him because of it. Yes, I'm mad at the man for something he didn't do.
3. I've been lying to pretty much everyone I know about how much weight I've gained during this pregnancy. I can't bring myself to admit to people that I've gained 15 pounds.
4. I was running late for work this morning, so I didn't stop to move the turtle I saw on our street out of the road. I feel like a total ass for that one.
1. The only way I can avoid eating sweets at night is to go to sleep pretty much right after dinner. This results in 10+ hours of sleep a night. #sorrynotsorry
2. I dreamed that DH cheated on me with an entire girls soccer team (see weekly randoms) the other night and I'm still mad at him because of it. Yes, I'm mad at the man for something he didn't do.
3. I've been lying to pretty much everyone I know about how much weight I've gained during this pregnancy. I can't bring myself to admit to people that I've gained 15 pounds.
4. I was running late for work this morning, so I didn't stop to move the turtle I saw on our street out of the road. I feel like a total ass for that one.
Regarding #3...I think that's well within your rights, considering it's none of their business to be asking
I feel angry and upset over the number of people on my facebook feed ONLY post about "all lives matter" and the Dallas incident.
Don't misread this and think that I am saying that the Dallas shooting was not a horrible terrible thing. But we can be angry and upset over ALL the lives lost and not pick sides (aka saying Black Lives Matter does NOT mean that the police who died don't matter).
We live in a world where instead of saying "Yes, black lives do matter." We object, "And mine doesn't?"
My prayers and positive thoughts for the families of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and the police officers in Dallas are one in the same.
I said this to someone the other day and they told me I was being petty and they were probably right, so now it's my FFFC. After 6 years of hearing this, I now take offense when I'm painting my clients nails and they go "Wow, you're so good at that. When I do it, it looks like a 3 year old did it."
Yeah.... I went to school for this. I spent thousands to learn the correct way to shape, clean, and paint your nails. I've been doing it 10 times a day, 4 days a week, for 6 years. Don't insult me by coming in here and acting like what I do for a living, my passion, is something any idiot who's being painting their toes since they were 4 can do. It's a skill that you need to study and learn.
I have respect for those who are self taught and have studied and practiced, but this is a profession that is licensed by the state. I worked hard for this.
I guess nail techs get petty after years of being treated like we're beneath people because we cut toenails for a living. Lol
@kmolleltz Yes, this. I was trying to explain this to my husband today, how upset I am that several people are only now saying something because the policemen who died in Dallas.
I've gotten to the point where I refuse to post anything about these events because *someone* will attack me. Because they assume that supporting one side means I am against the other. I just don't have the energy to deal with these ignorant "All Lives Matter" narcissists to post pro-BLM things. And I don't have the energy to deal with these "F the police" people to post things in support of the police force. I support both and I've been beaten down to the point where I stand up for neither....
When my fingers started to swell and my wedding rings became uncomfortable, I bought a fake set from JCPenney for like $20 in a size up. I like this set way better than my actual real rings. I mean my engagement ring is very sentimental, DH and my dad had it custom made from diamonds from various family heirlooms and is lovely and simple and I will adore it forever; my wedding band was from Groupon (we spent the money we saved on a custom ring for DH, which he never wears; he prefers his silicone Qalo band instead...), and it's sterling silver and gets dingy quickly, and doesn't line up with my engagement ring as nicely as I'd like.
These fake ones are exactly what I would have picked for myself, if I had been able to pick out my own ring and I'm actually seriously considering changing up what I wear on a daily basis after my fingers go back to size...
Countdown to Baby H! Mommy to Elizabeth (6/18/09), preemie at 34 weeks
also: can we just agree that killing someone gets nothing accomplished? regardless of who is killing and who is killed, unless they've murdered someone themselves or did some incredibly disgustingly inhumane thing to another person, why are we killing people?
I brought a full size box spring down the stairs and out the front door this morning. I'm feeling a little sore now. My husband would fuss at me knowing that I really did struggle getting it out of the house. I need to be better at not overdoing it now that I'm a few days from the 3rd trimester. UGH.
Political posts on Facebook annoy the crap out of me, whether I agree with them or not. Not everyone's going to agree with you and just because you're posting your opinion doesn't mean you're going to change the opinion of your friend Joe. Yet some people seem convinced that their post is going to change everything. I get you should stand up for what you believe in, but some people are about to get blocked and I'm not even going to feel bad about it. I just keep my opinions off social media.
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Me:33 DH: 34 Married: May 2011 TTC #1: May 2015 DS: 10/20/2016 TTC #2: June 2019 #2 EDD: 2/20/2020
@LGW2015 I posted a picture of him with the first part of his segment quoted. The part about being pro-black AND pro-police. And I posted it with a caption stating that this was the only thing I was going to post because everyone wants to assume that pro one means anti the other. And even THAT sparked debate. I'm over this small-minded nonsense.
@kaytee1087 - you know we need a picture of the JCP set now, right? This is partially a selfish request as I have been looking to find something to wear for the time being - as apparently every appendage of mine has decided to swell...
@MRSCORKER - I don't know! lol. I just kind of wanted to so....I did.
+1 to @ibabyloveb87 - to a point. If a person is already set in their opinion (regardless of how wrong it is) there is nothing any amount of politically related FB posts can do to change their mind.
However I do believe (and studies back this up) that your social circle has a large amount of influence on your beliefs. So what this means is that if you are a person that holds a small-minded belief, but you are friends with people who mostly believe differently than you do, and you are exposed to their ideas repeatedly (and assuming you have some small degree of open-mindedness about you) then that social circle can influence you to change your beliefs. The people who change their minds are usually the quiet ones.
@LMNOBaby Here's my fake-JCPenney set of rings. Hopefully the photo isn't gigantic, I had to upload on mobile. I don't have a photo of my other rings to upload for comparison sadly
Along with what @krzyriver said, my father-in-law kind of went off this weekend on how all these people with degrees and master's degrees come in to his welding shop and don't have any clue what's what. (Like, didn't know that the belt on the tractor was broken and that was the problem, for example.) I get that he may be a little sensitive that he doesn't have a degree, but sheesh! Guess what? They can't do your job... and you can't do theirs. That's why we all have our own jobs and don't live all by ourselves and do everything for ourselves.
ooh @Kaytee1087 - those are so pretty! They do not look fake at all, and I love how they match so perfectly! They're so shiny! Are they holding up well with washing hands, awful summer sweat, etc.?
I said this to someone the other day and they told me I was being petty and they were probably right, so now it's my FFFC. After 6 years of hearing this, I now take offense when I'm painting my clients nails and they go "Wow, you're so good at that. When I do it, it looks like a 3 year old did it."
Yeah.... I went to school for this. I spent thousands to learn the correct way to shape, clean, and paint your nails. I've been doing it 10 times a day, 4 days a week, for 6 years. Don't insult me by coming in here and acting like what I do for a living, my passion, is something any idiot who's being painting their toes since they were 4 can do. It's a skill that you need to study and learn.
I have respect for those who are self taught and have studied and practiced, but this is a profession that is licensed by the state. I worked hard for this.
I guess nail techs get petty after years of being treated like we're beneath people because we cut toenails for a living. Lol
@krzyriver I would not interpret the first bolded thing as the second bolded thing. Obviously, your clients ARE idiots who have been painting their toes since they were four, and they CAN'T make it look any better than a three-year-old. I would instead interpret their statement as credit for, I don't know, being good at your job!
I was so antsy to get the nursery painted yesterday that I just did it myself. I've been bugging my husband to get the rest of his stuff out of the room, but he has been slow about it and there are still some things in there, including a laundry basket. Well... I turned around and got yellow paint on one of his t shirts in there. I don't reeeeeally think he'll miss it so I think I'm just gonna toss it and not say anything
I was so antsy to get the nursery painted yesterday that I just did it myself. I've been bugging my husband to get the rest of his stuff out of the room, but he has been slow about it and there are still some things in there, including a laundry basket. Well... I turned around and got yellow paint on one of his t shirts in there. I don't reeeeeally think he'll miss it so I think I'm just gonna toss it and not say anything
Leave the shirt. It will serve as a reminder of what COULD have been avoided, had he removed his items as requested.
I bet he doesn't notice @Julia70286. When DH and I bought our house and were packing up the kitchen in the apartment, DH had a bunch of kitchen stuff that I had nicer versions of (i.e. My Calohalon pots vs his scratched up Walmart brand pans from college). Anyway, I got approval to throw away one big item, put it at the top of a box marked for donation and hid a bunch of the rest of the junk under that. He seriously never noticed but refused to get rid of it before then. Given that the shirt was stuffed in another room, I bet he won't know the difference
@LMNOBaby@mrszoess Thank you! They came as a set together which is why they match so well lol. I was going patriotic for my nails this time. My toes are blue!
@krzyriver I am always in awe of how good my nail techs are compared to me. I hardly ever get them done professionally (it's too rich for this wallet to do consistently, although I'm thinking more pedicures are in my future since I won't be able to reach my toes lol) I love gels and I finally bought a light and have been doing them myself for about a year. On average it takes me about 2 hours to do both hands; I do one finger at a time so I can get up and tend to DD or go potty or something if I need to in the middle. When my mom treated DD and I to a mani/pedi last week, the tech had my gels done in 20 mins. I was floored! I'm glad I have that resource available to me when I can afford it, so basically I agree with the posts above saying I would take it all as a compliment.
Countdown to Baby H! Mommy to Elizabeth (6/18/09), preemie at 34 weeks
My other confession. Is our board is too tame. I participated in my oldest BMB on here and it was non stop drama, which made me laugh and kept me entertained daily. Im maybe a little bit of a internet drama whore, who likes sitting back with the popcorn and watching.
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I'm not looking forward to breastfeeding again. After the first year, it gets irritating. I couldn't get my daughter to fully wean until she was over 3. It wasn't from lack of trying either. She wouldn't go to sleep and I could only go so long before I gave in because I was so tired. Anyway, I'm going to breastfeed this one too, I'm just not looking forward to it and I will be trying to wean MUCH earlier this time.
My best guy friend is kind of dating someone new so he's basically told me he's cutting off communication with me whenever they're together. We don't live close to each other at all. This is weirding me out and I feel like eventually he won't be my best friend anymore due to his relationship. My crazy hormones aka mood swings aren't helping. I much prefer guys as friends, but whenever they get into a new relationship, suddenly they are super weird.
Me:33 DH: 34 Married: May 2011 TTC #1: May 2015 DS: 10/20/2016 TTC #2: June 2019 #2 EDD: 2/20/2020
On a related note, but on the opposite end of the spectrum- I suppose I could confess that the thought of breast feeding toddlers and young children, not a baby, is weird to me personally.
(I've read the material, I know the benefits, I know it's not uncommon so on and so forth, and I certainly am NOT judging or flaming anyone who does, it would just make ME uncomfortable)
@AllyTheKid I thought the same thing before I did it. It wasn't really that weird because it was only at night at that point and she was a high needs child, so I just went with it. This kid won't be so lucky.
On a related note, but on the opposite end of the spectrum- I suppose I could confess that the thought of breast feeding toddlers and young children, not a baby, is weird to me personally.
(I've read the material, I know the benefits, I know it's not uncommon so on and so forth, and I certainly am NOT judging or flaming anyone who does, it would just make ME uncomfortable)
Your not the only one. Maybe it's just the two of us that feel that way. *puts on flame suit* but I agree it does seem odd. Even my mom said well in the olden days when there was no fridges it was very common for all kids to be on the boob for a long long time. Something about a full set of teeth and my nipple being in there still regardless isn't for me.
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On a related note, but on the opposite end of the spectrum- I suppose I could confess that the thought of breast feeding toddlers and young children, not a baby, is weird to me personally.
(I've read the material, I know the benefits, I know it's not uncommon so on and so forth, and I certainly am NOT judging or flaming anyone who does, it would just make ME uncomfortable)
I breastfed my son until he was almost two because it was the easiest way to get him to sleep. We stopped four months ago when it got too painful (pregnancy hormones + breastfeeding = painful sessions). A few weeks ago, he pointed to my chest and said "want to lick Mama's boobs." So yeah, it does sometimes get weird.
I said this to someone the other day and they told me I was being petty and they were probably right, so now it's my FFFC. After 6 years of hearing this, I now take offense when I'm painting my clients nails and they go "Wow, you're so good at that. When I do it, it looks like a 3 year old did it."
Yeah.... I went to school for this. I spent thousands to learn the correct way to shape, clean, and paint your nails. I've been doing it 10 times a day, 4 days a week, for 6 years. Don't insult me by coming in here and acting like what I do for a living, my passion, is something any idiot who's being painting their toes since they were 4 can do. It's a skill that you need to study and learn.
I have respect for those who are self taught and have studied and practiced, but this is a profession that is licensed by the state. I worked hard for this.
I guess nail techs get petty after years of being treated like we're beneath people because we cut toenails for a living. Lol
@krzyriver I would not interpret the first bolded thing as the second bolded thing. Obviously, your clients ARE idiots who have been painting their toes since they were four, and they CAN'T make it look any better than a three-year-old. I would instead interpret their statement as credit for, I don't know, being good at your job!
@von1976 It's not just what they say, it's how they're saying it and treating us. As I said at the bottom of my post, the people that I'm angry with are treating me like they are better than me because I play with feet for a living. And then they want to act like they know just as much or more than me because they paint their nails at home on occasion. They treat me like I do a brainless job and they could easily do it at home but they can't be bothered to.
I have guests who compliment my work and the service that I give them and it's appreciated. But people who say that exact comment are, 9 times out of 10, being rude and condescending. Like "Wow, I can't believe you actually did such a good job because you're a moron who didn't go to college and I didn't expect you to possess any real skill."
When my fingers started to swell and my wedding rings became uncomfortable, I bought a fake set from JCPenney for like $20 in a size up. I like this set way better than my actual real rings. I mean my engagement ring is very sentimental, DH and my dad had it custom made from diamonds from various family heirlooms and is lovely and simple and I will adore it forever; my wedding band was from Groupon (we spent the money we saved on a custom ring for DH, which he never wears; he prefers his silicone Qalo band instead...), and it's sterling silver and gets dingy quickly, and doesn't line up with my engagement ring as nicely as I'd like.
These fake ones are exactly what I would have picked for myself, if I had been able to pick out my own ring and I'm actually seriously considering changing up what I wear on a daily basis after my fingers go back to size...
My bffs sister always wears a fake wedding set instead of her real one. She'll get this huge beautiful rock and no one knows any different. When it starts to turn, she just buys another. No shame in that game.
@amye102485 I have to admit I feel the same. My 19 month old refuses to nap or go to bed unless she comfort nurses. My milk went dry at least two months ago. It's not horrible since it's really only twice a day, but I'm not too optimistic that she'll be able to self wean any time soon. I tell her no if she asks when it's not nap time or bed time, but she cries and then I feel bad. I have to bribe her with yogurt instead.
@AllyTheKid@Schell2013 It's really not that fun breastfeeding a toddler. I've felt the pain of her teeth more than I can count. I wish I could just wean her, but I'm such a bleeding heart and I feel so bad when she's exhausted and wants to go to sleep but continues to cry for me.
@krzyriver I don't think people know when they're being condescending. Plus, I think if you're not working an office or "professional" job, the assumption is that you're not educated. It's absolutely annoying. I managed my family's Thai restaurant for years and I've heard that I speak "really good English" and when I graduated college and was often asked what my degree was in (BA in English), I was told, "well someone's gotta speak English around here, right?" True story. People are dicks.
I used to be a hairstylist and was similarly annoyed with various career-oriented chatter and questions. I do know that part of it occurs more because you are (likely) young looking. The older stylists didn't deal as much with annoying remarks.
@rozANDbenSINCE2001 That just enrages me. Such ignorance. We used to have a Vietnamese girl who worked here and I couldn't believe some of the things people would say to her because of all the Vietnamese nail salons around here. I'm not sure why there seems to be this idea that people who don't go to college don't go because they're not intelligent. I actually did go to college, I chose nails because I love doing it. Not because I can't do anything else.
@NoraAurora True, the older clients don't deal with it as much. I always assumed it was because most of their clientele has been going to them for years and therefore knows that they are intelligent and talented individuals. I suppose my youth could be working against me tho.
I wanted to add too that I just reread my initial post and realize why it may have sounded bitchy. I often forget that tone doesn't always come across over text. The tone that my clients say that in is my biggest issue and that was not properly conveyed. Sorry!
Re: FFFC (July 8)
My FFFC is that I don't have FB anymore so I had no idea there was anything going on in Dallas until I saw a few posts on TB. I guess I need to step up my news game and be an informed citizen.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
2. I dreamed that DH cheated on me with an entire girls soccer team (see weekly randoms) the other night and I'm still mad at him because of it. Yes, I'm mad at the man for something he didn't do.
3. I've been lying to pretty much everyone I know about how much weight I've gained during this pregnancy. I can't bring myself to admit to people that I've gained 15 pounds.
4. I was running late for work this morning, so I didn't stop to move the turtle I saw on our street out of the road. I feel like a total ass for that one.
Don't misread this and think that I am saying that the Dallas shooting was not a horrible terrible thing. But we can be angry and upset over ALL the lives lost and not pick sides (aka saying Black Lives Matter does NOT mean that the police who died don't matter).
We live in a world where instead of saying "Yes, black lives do matter." We object, "And mine doesn't?"
My prayers and positive thoughts for the families of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and the police officers in Dallas are one in the same.
Yeah.... I went to school for this. I spent thousands to learn the correct way to shape, clean, and paint your nails. I've been doing it 10 times a day, 4 days a week, for 6 years. Don't insult me by coming in here and acting like what I do for a living, my passion, is something any idiot who's being painting their toes since they were 4 can do. It's a skill that you need to study and learn.
I have respect for those who are self taught and have studied and practiced, but this is a profession that is licensed by the state. I worked hard for this.
I guess nail techs get petty after years of being treated like we're beneath people because we cut toenails for a living. Lol
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I've gotten to the point where I refuse to post anything about these events because *someone* will attack me. Because they assume that supporting one side means I am against the other. I just don't have the energy to deal with these ignorant "All Lives Matter" narcissists to post pro-BLM things. And I don't have the energy to deal with these "F the police" people to post things in support of the police force. I support both and I've been beaten down to the point where I stand up for neither....
These fake ones are exactly what I would have picked for myself, if I had been able to pick out my own ring and I'm actually seriously considering changing up what I wear on a daily basis after my fingers go back to size...
Mommy to Elizabeth (6/18/09), preemie at 34 weeks
Team Blue!
I hate pesto. I hate cooked tomatoes.
also: can we just agree that killing someone gets nothing accomplished? regardless of who is killing and who is killed, unless they've murdered someone themselves or did some incredibly disgustingly inhumane thing to another person, why are we killing people?
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DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
+1 to @ibabyloveb87 - to a point. If a person is already set in their opinion (regardless of how wrong it is) there is nothing any amount of politically related FB posts can do to change their mind.
However I do believe (and studies back this up) that your social circle has a large amount of influence on your beliefs. So what this means is that if you are a person that holds a small-minded belief, but you are friends with people who mostly believe differently than you do, and you are exposed to their ideas repeatedly (and assuming you have some small degree of open-mindedness about you) then that social circle can influence you to change your beliefs. The people who change their minds are usually the quiet ones.
Mommy to Elizabeth (6/18/09), preemie at 34 weeks
Team Blue!
P.S. Loving your manicure, too.
Baby GIRL born 9/16/201
BFP! EDD 8/1/2019 CP 4w2d
BFP #1: 7/15/15, SB: 11/14/15
Rainbow baby DS born 9/29/16!!
BFP #3 3/26/18 | Due 12/3/18
@krzyriver I am always in awe of how good my nail techs are compared to me. I hardly ever get them done professionally (it's too rich for this wallet to do consistently, although I'm thinking more pedicures are in my future since I won't be able to reach my toes lol) I love gels and I finally bought a light and have been doing them myself for about a year. On average it takes me about 2 hours to do both hands; I do one finger at a time so I can get up and tend to DD or go potty or something if I need to in the middle. When my mom treated DD and I to a mani/pedi last week, the tech had my gels done in 20 mins. I was floored! I'm glad I have that resource available to me when I can afford it, so basically I agree with the posts above saying I would take it all as a compliment.
Mommy to Elizabeth (6/18/09), preemie at 34 weeks
Team Blue!
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
(I've read the material, I know the benefits, I know it's not uncommon so on and so forth, and I certainly am NOT judging or flaming anyone who does, it would just make ME uncomfortable)
Something about a full set of teeth and my nipple being in there still regardless isn't for me.
I have guests who compliment my work and the service that I give them and it's appreciated. But people who say that exact comment are, 9 times out of 10, being rude and condescending. Like "Wow, I can't believe you actually did such a good job because you're a moron who didn't go to college and I didn't expect you to possess any real skill."
@bnsmith85 You're right, and considering it's one of his numerous black graphic shirts... he'll never notice.
And hey! At least I got the room painted! Time to move in the furniture!
BFP #1: 7/15/15, SB: 11/14/15
Rainbow baby DS born 9/29/16!!
BFP #3 3/26/18 | Due 12/3/18
@AllyTheKid @Schell2013 It's really not that fun breastfeeding a toddler. I've felt the pain of her teeth more than I can count. I wish I could just wean her, but I'm such a bleeding heart and I feel so bad when she's exhausted and wants to go to sleep but continues to cry for me.
@krzyriver I don't think people know when they're being condescending. Plus, I think if you're not working an office or "professional" job, the assumption is that you're not educated. It's absolutely annoying. I managed my family's Thai restaurant for years and I've heard that I speak "really good English" and when I graduated college and was often asked what my degree was in (BA in English), I was told, "well someone's gotta speak English around here, right?" True story. People are dicks.
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@NoraAurora True, the older clients don't deal with it as much. I always assumed it was because most of their clientele has been going to them for years and therefore knows that they are intelligent and talented individuals. I suppose my youth could be working against me tho.
I wanted to add too that I just reread my initial post and realize why it may have sounded bitchy. I often forget that tone doesn't always come across over text. The tone that my clients say that in is my biggest issue and that was not properly conveyed. Sorry!