Also sometimes I feel bad about how badly these chicks get roasted, but then I stop...because I remember I lurked for a week and had to email support because my account was locked (perhaps due to inactivity since I joined 4 years ago for my wedding? Lol), and I read all the intro boards because I was like "WTH are these abbreviations I'm so lost, also I don't want to get roasted"
@DunkinDecaf They did not and he will be taking them to court. He's asked me to continue documenting what happens for the next month that we're still there. They gave him the same song and dance about being totally unaware that there was a problem and said we haven't even tried talking to them; lies, lies, lies. He knows it.
@jemmerjams I sometimes feel bad, but not in TTGP. I feel like you have to be SUPER dense not to realize that you need to approach that board/topic in general with an extra level of awareness and sensitivity. All it takes is reading some of the thread names to know that some posters have been through very long, emotionally difficult journeys.
@jemmerjams dont ever feel bad. There is a reason TB makes you lurk for 3 days before posting- they recognize that giving you 3 days to learn the culture of the board is a good thing, and also minimizes the number of 'am I pregnant!' 'is this it?' 'what should I name the baby' 'insert dumb person thread here' threads that dont contribute to a community. If people dont use those 3 days to their advantage, well, thats social darwinism.
@jemmerjams I sometimes feel bad, but not in TTGP. I feel like you have to be SUPER dense not to realize that you need to approach that board/topic in general with an extra level of awareness and sensitivity. All it takes is reading some of the thread names to know that some posters have been through very long, emotionally difficult journeys.
^exactly. And also, even if you literally didn’t even glance at anything before posting... discharge after sex does not mean you’re pregnant. Especially if you’ve already gotten your period. Come on, man.
I can't remember, when you're locked out for 3 days, they tell you to lurk... right? I just remember that I couldn't post for 3 days so I waited and came back when I could. Lol. I didn't read any of the pinned posts when I was in a BMB for a few weeks. I was better when I came back for O16.
But I agree, I have zero sympathy for people who do that in the TTGP board. You have to lurk a little to figure out how to board works, even if you avoid the pinned posts. It's very obvious very quickly that there are people there who are struggling.
I have zero faith in people when it comes to sensitivity about pregnancy though. My H's best friend was there for me through all my issues, but the second I got pregnant with Z she forgot all about it. She made every insensitive comment you could think of, right up until this current pregnancy. I kind of hate her now because of it. People are dense.
@chopchop25@kiwi2628 that's why I like about this board, the organization and ban on POAS pics and Ramzis/nub/skull/fakescience. With my other 2 apps, it's impossible to find relevant content because it's pee sticks and ultrasounds! Seriously, I don't want to see your collection of 15+ peesticks. (I sh*t you not, that was posted on one board, and everyone followed suit with their menagerie)
Well I failed at getting my NT bloodwork done on time. Sorry baby, apparently 3 kids is definitely the most I should have. I did have a horrible virus going on through my house, but I should've prioritized better. Ugh. Apparently now I need to do a quad screening.
@hellopartyof5 could you do the NIPT/cell free DNA testing instead? I may be wrong but i’m pretty sure there’s no “too late” for the blood draw, but it just needs to be after 10 weeks or so.
They do tell you to check things out while you're waiting to be allowed to post. This board was still pretty new when I joined up, so there wasn't as much to read. However, some people I just don't get. I try to be as nice as possible when people come in her randomly and just post random sh*t, but sometimes the sympathy is gone. I feel like in the TTGP board they deal with so much crap though.
Guys guys guys. I can’t stop with the giggles. Ali Wong is hysterical and I think you will all very much appreciate this pregnancy standup snippet. (You don’t need to have FB or be logged in to view, that’s just where I saw the clip) https://www.facebook.com/NetflixFamily/videos/10155269413673870/
Apparently DH doesn't sleep well with my pregnancy pillow in the bed, because even though it only takes up my half, he needs more than that. So he slept in SS's bed last night. I have a feeling we won't be sharing a bed much between now and October. It makes me kinda sad and stabby, but I guess there's no point in us both sleeping like crap.
This is so random (right thread I guess) but has anyone been using their bump for privileges or sympathy? Today I had to go to an immigration check in with a client who risked detention and I wore my maternity pants and top and stuck out my bump and “absent mindedly” rubbed my belly a lot and the officer called us up right away, said “congratulations counselor” signed my clients check in sheet without questioning him or really even looking at him, and sent us on our way. Maybe the bump wasn’t the reason but a check in has never been this easy. I’m chalking it up to pregnancy magic.
@rc-cola honestly it's gotten me out of so many tasks at work!! But only because a lot of what I do could be hazardous. (Heavy lifting, working with chemicals, working in hot areas, etc) so when I get on jobs I tell supervisors and they figure out what to have me do from there. It's nice bit sometimes i feel like it makes the day drag on when you can't do as much as everyone else
I haven't told everyone at work I'm pregnant so most people probably think I'm a raging bitch! I'm so over dealing with unnecessary tasks that my new manager creates. Add me to the list of mom job searching on maternity leave.
@rc-cola hell yea I used it! In first tri I pretended to be in the bathroom puking once so I didn't have to deal with a crazy client (and my coworker that I dont like did have to deal with her). I've also noticed more people bring in food to share now...
@rc-cola Anytime patients are being rude and crazy, I stand up and waddle (I'm huge) and start rubbing my belly. Sure fire way to get someone to stop yelling at you over money they know they owe but don't want to pay. Lol
@rc-cola I'm so glad you brought this up. This morning was the first time I did it... I was running late this morning, had to get my dog to the groomer and ended up being 20 minutes late to work. It was kinda icy out, so when I got in I told my boss I took it really slow this morning because of the ice.
I work at a hospital with tracheostomized patients and head and neck cancer patients. Sometimes the smells are unbearable as it is but with this pregnancy nose... I have shamelessly pulled the pregnancy card and refused to see some patients because I couldn't handle the smells.
We put placentas that need to be sent to pathology in formalin (formaldehyde) and we aren’t supposed to handle it when pregnant, so I’ve been ducking that since I got a positive test.
*TW* we also tend to avoid stillbirth patients when pregnant, mostly because it isn’t fair to the bereaved mom *End TW*
@sammierose464 - Maybe try a pillow option that doesn’t take up as much room? Or start advocating for a king sized bed?
I've tried just a body pillow and it doesn't work as well. And unfortunately, there's already very limited room in our tiny room. I'm not even sure a bassinet will fit! We'll figure it out, it just kinda sucks.
I've used it to get good parking at work. Around 7 weeks I asked security if we had expectant mom parking (I had heard we did). Now I get to park in visitor parking instead of our huge parking lot.
Re: Randoms 4/12
However!
We're moving!! Signed a lease on a townhome this morning. Praise sweet baby Jesus.
@sliztee congrats!!!
@jemmerjams dont ever feel bad. There is a reason TB makes you lurk for 3 days before posting- they recognize that giving you 3 days to learn the culture of the board is a good thing, and also minimizes the number of 'am I pregnant!' 'is this it?' 'what should I name the baby' 'insert dumb person thread here' threads that dont contribute to a community. If people dont use those 3 days to their advantage, well, thats social darwinism.
@chopchop25 - Okay, so I can be seriously dense sometimes, but even I know better than to pull shit like that.
I can't remember, when you're locked out for 3 days, they tell you to lurk... right? I just remember that I couldn't post for 3 days so I waited and came back when I could. Lol. I didn't read any of the pinned posts when I was in a BMB for a few weeks. I was better when I came back for O16.
But I agree, I have zero sympathy for people who do that in the TTGP board. You have to lurk a little to figure out how to board works, even if you avoid the pinned posts. It's very obvious very quickly that there are people there who are struggling.
I have zero faith in people when it comes to sensitivity about pregnancy though. My H's best friend was there for me through all my issues, but the second I got pregnant with Z she forgot all about it. She made every insensitive comment you could think of, right up until this current pregnancy. I kind of hate her now because of it. People are dense.
We are quite the active group!
If you compare us with the other boards we are a bunch of chatty Kathy's. Way more posts than September!
TTC since 2016
Due: October 12, 2018
Location: Ontario, Canada
https://www.facebook.com/NetflixFamily/videos/10155269413673870/
@chopchop25 I love her. She's very snarky
DD 3/15/12
DD 6/3/14
#4 Due 10/26/18!
Apparently DH doesn't sleep well with my pregnancy pillow in the bed, because even though it only takes up my half, he needs more than that. So he slept in SS's bed last night. I have a feeling we won't be sharing a bed much between now and October. It makes me kinda sad and stabby, but I guess there's no point in us both sleeping like crap.
But apparently that is not enough revenue...
*TW* we also tend to avoid stillbirth patients when pregnant, mostly because it isn’t fair to the bereaved mom