Weekly Randoms (8/1)

expandcontract · August 2016

Yay @scifichick09 !!! I just hope they didn't already but the tickets and not tell you.

WinchesterGirl · August 2016

Look at this dog. What did he do, stick his paw in a light socket?

scifichick09 · August 2016

@Afkash I'm not too worried about it, they aren't super great at doing things in a timely matter. They'll probably buy their tickets in January.

Xstatic3333 · August 2016

Is he yours @WinchesterGirl? So cute!

WinchesterGirl · August 2016

@Xstatic3333 yep, he's mine! Looks nothing like his brother.

angeltennis3 · August 2016

My kid is trying to kill me. In the span of an hour she has crapped herself twice (still in diapers). When I have to change a dirty diaper is a massive trigger for my nausea.

Of course, H is out of town and doesn't get back til tomorrow so I have had to power through with a bucket by my side.

FishyMom · August 2016

He's adorable @winchestergirl

FishyMom · August 2016

So completely random but did my picture change???

Just want to make sure I wasn't hacked.

MommaBean · August 2016

@FishyMom I see a sunflower still

FishyMom · August 2016

MommaBean said:

@FishyMom I see a sunflower still

Thanks!!

Xstatic3333 · August 2016

@FishyMom I saw the little baby thing for a hot second and then it switched back front of my eyes. Super weird.

Xstatic3333 · August 2016

I mentioned a few weeks ago about how H's younger cousin is also pregnant. She and I have spoken a few times and are super happy for each other. The moms, however, are behaving like absolute children about this. MIL called last night and said that since cousin's shower will be in November (they're a military family so don't have a lot of flexibility about when they can travel home and that's the only option) she now wants to put mine in October so it will be first. The last weekend of October we're at a wedding, so we're looking 10/23-10/24. Is this insane? I'm a pretty traditional etiquette person and it seems so early. I am just barely at my viability date at that point.

Of course, I told MIL none of this, just "you're so kind to throw a shower, whatever works best for you, I'm sure it will be wonderful," etc. etc. etc. I really believe in not getting involved here, and just kept trying to "bean dip" her (anyone remember that from TK?) whenever she got drama-y. The only other viable option, early December, became a lot less viable when I learned that my two best friends are both going to be on their honeymoons then to take advantage of Thanksgiving PTO. I'm an only so friends are like family, and I'd love them to be there. I'm telling myself that people may side-eye, and that's their right, but they will probably be happier that it's not amid the holiday season.

I want no part of this competitive stuff. All babies are awesome and great. Gah. Anybody else been offered an October shower for a single baby or am I alone on this island of earliness?

bdesterhouse · August 2016

FishyMom said:

So completely random but did my picture change???

Just want to make sure I wasn't hacked.

That's weird it did that. That's my avatar. I wonder if the bump had a glitch.

Xstatic3333 · August 2016

@FishyMom and @bdesterhouse I've seen that happen before. When I was on TTGP last year, one day someone else's avatar looked like my dog. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to seem like a crazy person.

bdesterhouse · August 2016

Xstatic3333 said:

I mentioned a few weeks ago about how H's younger cousin is also pregnant. She and I have spoken a few times and are super happy for each other. The moms, however, are behaving like absolute children about this. MIL called last night and said that since cousin's shower will be in November (they're a military family so don't have a lot of flexibility about when they can travel home and that's the only option) she now wants to put mine in October so it will be first. The last weekend of October we're at a wedding, so we're looking 10/23-10/24. Is this insane? I'm a pretty traditional etiquette person and it seems so early. I am just barely at my viability date at that point.

Of course, I told MIL none of this, just "you're so kind to throw a shower, whatever works best for you, I'm sure it will be wonderful," etc. etc. etc. I really believe in not getting involved here, and just kept trying to "bean dip" her (anyone remember that from TK?) whenever she got drama-y. The only other viable option, early December, became a lot less viable when I learned that my two best friends are both going to be on their honeymoons then to take advantage of Thanksgiving PTO. I'm an only so friends are like family, and I'd love them to be there. I'm telling myself that people may side-eye, and that's their right, but they will probably be happier that it's not amid the holiday season.

I want no part of this competitive stuff. All babies are awesome and great. Gah. Anybody else been offered an October shower for a single baby or am I alone on this island of earliness?

I think it should be fine. If you plan on finding out the sex, you should know by then. My friend had her shower shortly after finding out what she was having and no one at her shower seemed to have cared it was earlier than 'normal'. Also, depending where you live the weather factor is also something to consider. I'm February baby and joined my moms baby shower bc her original one was cancelled due to weather and then I came early.

poofwok · August 2016

@Xstatic3333 I don't think it's too bad actually. Considering the time time of year that we're due, people are more understanding. If anyone brings it up, your or your mom could just say it was hard to have everyone you wanted here for the occasion at a future date. It's definitely not a big deal IMO and people may appreciate the fact that it's not during or right after the holidays!

fourPsinapod · August 2016

Despite my best efforts, I managed to get a couple cavities during this pregnancy. Ugh. Getting them filled now. Pray for my mouth lol.

angeltennis3 · August 2016

Xstatic3333 said:

I mentioned a few weeks ago about how H's younger cousin is also pregnant. She and I have spoken a few times and are super happy for each other. The moms, however, are behaving like absolute children about this. MIL called last night and said that since cousin's shower will be in November (they're a military family so don't have a lot of flexibility about when they can travel home and that's the only option) she now wants to put mine in October so it will be first. The last weekend of October we're at a wedding, so we're looking 10/23-10/24. Is this insane? I'm a pretty traditional etiquette person and it seems so early. I am just barely at my viability date at that point.

Of course, I told MIL none of this, just "you're so kind to throw a shower, whatever works best for you, I'm sure it will be wonderful," etc. etc. etc. I really believe in not getting involved here, and just kept trying to "bean dip" her (anyone remember that from TK?) whenever she got drama-y. The only other viable option, early December, became a lot less viable when I learned that my two best friends are both going to be on their honeymoons then to take advantage of Thanksgiving PTO. I'm an only so friends are like family, and I'd love them to be there. I'm telling myself that people may side-eye, and that's their right, but they will probably be happier that it's not amid the holiday season.

I want no part of this competitive stuff. All babies are awesome and great. Gah. Anybody else been offered an October shower for a single baby or am I alone on this island of earliness?

I won't be having a shower this time around, but I had a September shower for an October baby - would January be an option?

A friend of mine was due mid January last year and I ended up throwing her shower in October - it can get hard to find a good weekend once you get into November and December with holiday commitments.

I also feel you on the competitive grandparents to be over grand babies. My cousin is pregnant and due the exact same day as I am (also her second). She was due 4 months after me though and she ended up naming her daughter with two first names (one of which was her nieces name and one was what we named our daughter 4 months earlier) and used the same middle name as her other nieces first name. They call her by my daughter's first name, though, so that has really rocked the boat between my mom and her sister (cousins mom). We haven't announced publicly about this pregnancy yet, but my mom wanted me to defriend my cousin and aunt on Facebook so that they wouldn't find out about the new baby and choose the same name again. That was a bit much for me.

Sorry for the long rant on family drama! Back to your regularly scheduled Randoms.

peachesnbean · August 2016

What's bean dipping?

birdiejo · August 2016

I've seen people with the wrong avatars briefly a number of times. Very glad to hear others experience this as well.

MonaLisaRalphio · August 2016

@FishyMom the app is all effed up when it comes to avatars. It's always putting the wrong avatar with the wrong name. I've just learned to ignore it.

Tennis11785 · August 2016

@Xstatic3333 - I think you're ok, since the holidays are such a tough time for people. I think people would understand.

WinchesterGirl · August 2016

@Xstatic3333 I think as long as you already know the sex and have had ample time (in your opinion) to register, October would be ok. People are always busy at the holidays, so I think several people might even be glad it's earlier.

Xstatic3333 · August 2016

@angeltennis3 I suggested January, but it was vetoed by my mom since it will be cutting it close (a good reason) and by MIL since people will be out of money to buy me stuff (a bad, annoying reason). Since they're the hosts, I can't push too hard.

@peachesnbean bean dipping is a subtle way of changing the topic when people get drama-y. For example:

MIL: I wish you were the only pregnant one in the family. I really want you to get all the attention.
Xstatic: Have you tried this bean dip? It's delicious!
MIL: How about I spend some nights at your house to handle midnight wake-ups after the baby is here?
Xstatic: What a kind offer. Really, who bought the bean dip? I must get the recipe.

You get the idea.

@WinchesterGirl we'll know the sex 9/8. My tastes and registry will trend sex-neutral, but for those who must know the information will be available.

Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. I hope you're not all just indulging me. This stuff is tough. Early December is also about five adult birthdays in the family (including mine) so it truly is a minefield. I offered up 12/18 as a backup date and MIL just seemed confused.

kswiger06 · August 2016

@Xstatic3333 I don't think anybody is indulging you at all. My shower was only a few weeks before my due date, and if the baby came early we would have had the baby there, (which I've heard of people doing on purpose, but I never wanted to). I think someone could wonder why it was a little early, but really being due right after the holidays would be more hard. Like others have said I think people will likely be glad it was before the holiday rush. Plus this will give you plenty of time to get your new baby stuff organized while still having to deal with the holidays. Its frustrating having competetiveness but in this case i think it will be beneficial to have an earlier shower. But I just wanted to say OMG!!! You will be finding the baby's sex out in barely over a month!! That's exciting!!

Xstatic3333 · August 2016

It is exciting, @kswiger06! Thanks! They scheduled my AS a bit early since I'll be travelling for work weeks 19-21. Hopefully they can still get all the measurements they need. As exciting as the sex part is, the health part is somewhat nerve-wracking, especially since I'm not having an NT scan. My MW said they usually can during week 18 but sometimes they end up needing to go back for Round 2.

peachesnbean · August 2016

Someone go start the confessions. I did last week and it was a boring thread. In convinced it was because I started it lol

fourPsinapod · August 2016

Anddddd I just got 4 fillings with no pain meds. Dead.

kswiger06 · August 2016

fourPsinapod said:

Anddddd I just got 4 fillings with no pain meds. Dead.

I've had a filling before with no meds, just because I'm a baby and the dentist said the needle would be worse than the shallow drilling, but 4! Good grief girly, that would be rough. Way to go! the first thing I'd be eating is some sugar loaded ice cream to treat myself lol

Xstatic3333 · August 2016

fourPsinapod said:

Anddddd I just got 4 fillings with no pain meds. Dead.

Wait what!? Is that because you're pregnant? Holy cow that's a nightmare. You deserve whatever your guilty pleasure is, stat!

BumpasaurusRex · August 2016

fourPsinapod said:

Anddddd I just got 4 fillings with no pain meds. Dead.

That is....like, wow. I am impressed.

I ask for Novocaine just for a cleaning because I'm the biggest wuss. You are a champ!

@Xstatic3333 I got your bean dip reference from back in the day, love it!

BumpasaurusRex · August 2016

Work is super hectic lately, I'm trying to get a lot of my loans closed since we'll be on vacation in 2 weeks.

And yet, I'm bumping.

Image: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CRe50_FUwAEQf17.jpg

bdesterhouse · August 2016

Im doing my online videos my OB's office requires. I hate having to watch these videos. I forgot how the c section went and I'd rather be in the dark. I know not everyone wants to be, but I don't want to know all that can go wrong. Now I'm paranoid whereas I was eh yeah it was no fun but no big deal before.

MrsDramaK · August 2016

I'm annoyed at my three co-managers, cause it's my birthday and they all ditched me to go to another location. On their birthdays I buy them coffee and lunch (we even went out for drinks and dinner for one of their birthdays). We basically only all see each other on Fridays (because we have to be at separate locations during the other four days so it would have been nice if they had a) told me they were ditching me or b) bothered to remember it's my birthday.

I'm irked and I might have cried when I found out.