I turned down DH for sex last night... even though I hadn't seen him in 4 days, and he was looking really sexy and acting really sweet...
And, I should be working right now but instead I'm planning out our new place we are moving into next week and making "mood boards". I don't feel like being productive today, even though it is month end and I have sooooo much to do.
Oh, I have another one!!! I totally judge those pregnancy portraits that some people get where your big belly is the centerpoint and you look lovingly into your husbands eyes as he holds your watermelon, and you put name blocks on your stomach... and they're all artsy and black and white.
Over my dead body will I do something like that when the time comes.
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I admit that I am feeling very positive about this cycle, and if not this one, then next because I have a March 11th appointment with the OB to begin testing. I feel like Murphy's Law will help me out. If I go to that March 11th appointment, and I am not KU, I think I will need counseling. Yes, I know by then I will be on month 9 of TTC, and the general rule is 12 months. There are other underlying conditions, so that is the reason.
Also, I can see myself having kids and everything, but I have not been able to imagine myself pregnant! I know that sounds crazy, but I have a hard time visualizing it. Anyone else feel that way TTC #1?
Yes! I have always felt that way, but have no idea why.
I was tempted to get on today and vent about CD1/cycle 14... And not invest anything at all in any other posts... This cycle is actually feeling worse than cycle 13 was, strangely enough... Ok that's all I got
(btw, told y'all I was still lurking!! I lurk when I'm super bored, which is pretty rare these days)
I think wearing pads is gross. Pantyliner- ok- I get it, but full on maxi pad- yuck.
Agreed. I wore them for a while when I was a teenager because my mom was convinced that tampons would kill me or something so she instilled that fear in me. Once I switched to tampons I never went back. Yuck indeed.
Same here! My mom never let me wear tampons and I hated pads. When I got old enough to drive and had a job I would buy tampons for myself because she wouldn't buy them for me and it was hard to get into my parents' bathroom without them knowing to steal some from her stash. I had to hide the box in my room instead of in the bathroom so that she wouldn't find out I was using them. I wanted to spare myself an awkward lecture.
I wear pads at night only if I have a heavy flow, otherwise, panty liners all the way. For some reason I can't bring myself to go to bed with a tampon in, it weirds me out. As much as wearing a pad grosses me out, I justify it at night because I'm going to get up and throw myself through the shower in the morning.
It annoys the crap out of me when DH initiates the same way every single time....umm ever heard of mixing it up?! We just talked about having sex for fun, not just for baby making... did he already forget?
AND I feel like he puts minimal effort into it to make it fun for me. Sorry, DH, I love you, but you need to work on it! :
IVF #1 w/ ICSI 9/2012 (10M 6F),
ET 9/24 (1 good pre-blast), BETA 10/4= BFN,
IVF #2 Microflare w/ ICSI 12/2012 (19M 7F), ET 12/16 (2 Good blasts),
BETA 12/26= BFP (356), BETA 12/28 (840) 2nd Ultrasound shows TWINS!!
Oh, I have another one!!! I totally judge those pregnancy portraits that some people get where your big belly is the centerpoint and you look lovingly into your husbands eyes as he holds your watermelon, and you put name blocks on your stomach... and they're all artsy and black and white.
Over my dead body will I do something like that when the time comes.
AHAHA ME TOO!!! I see those and think "Oh gawd really!?!?!"
Oh yay! I've been waiting all week for this! Here goes:
1) I hope my bust size goes down, way down, before I get pg again. So far it hasn't. I started out with a full C, got up to DD. I'm still at DD nearly a month later.
2) I don't understand the whole owl thing either. When I see owl home decor, I think of the old owl cookie jars and wall hangings my grandma had in her house. Not cute at all, truth be told, they scared me as a kid.
3) I didn't chart, track CM, use OPKs, or anything this cycle. I didn't feel up to it. I may or may not start next cycle. Sex has also been nonexistent (see number 4)
4) When I wasn't allowed sex, I was craving it non stop. Now that I have been cleared to get down and dirty again, I couldn't care less. My libido is killing me.
5) Supposed super foods, fertility foods, fertility supplements, and the like are a waste of time and money. Not all, just most. That's just my opinion (and many others like different wellness specialists and doctor) though.
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I'm staring to notice a few lame characteristics in a few of my friends. One in particular. She changes the way she acts depending on who she hangs out with. She used to not be this way but lately I've noticed it big time. I really hate it and want to say something but I don't want to hurt her feelings... blah
This. One of my best friends does this. To the point where she will ignore me if her other friends are around. I finally said something but she didn't seem to care.
If you want to talk to your friend, just tell her you want to get some drinks and bring it up gently. Ask her if something is going on in her life and if everything is ok because she seems off. Drop it if she doesn't seem to want to talk about it. People change over time, and sometimes it really sucks.
1st BFP- March 2011. Natural MC @ 8 weeks
2nd BFP- July 2011. Chemical Pregnancy
3rd BFP- Sep 2011. My beautiful son was born May 2012. 4th BFP-August 2014- Due May 12, 2015
I have taken 6, count 'em, SIX, pregnancy tests in the last 3 days. One in the morning, and one at night every day. Ridiculous. Thank God for cheap Internet tests. I got 25 tests for $16.
I'm ashamed. I didn't want to be THAT girl.
Flame away...I deserve it.
I don't even temp! Who knows if or when I even ovulated!
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DH doesn't know that my main concern for him trying to get some OT at work wasn't just so that we could build up our savings faster, but because I'm sick of him being home when I'm home all. the. time. I can't get a break from the guy. I love him, and I know that I complained about never seeing him when he was on the 2-10pm shift, but now that he's on the coveted 6am-2pm shift I hardly get the apartment to myself to have some "me" time!
Confession: I got really annoyed (but kept it to myself) when I wanted to do some baby makin' last night since the big "O" is coming up.....but my S/O wasn't feeling good. I should have just sucked it up since he takes really good care of me even if I just have the sniffles and a cough. But the poor guy has a sinus infection, is sore from sports, and had a bad headache.......and all I could focus on was that we might miss our opportunity for this month.
I entered a positive HPT on FF, just to see what it looked like. I thought maybe there would be music and banners and stuff.... LOL What a queer ball. I deleted it immediately in case anyone happened to chart stalk and see it.
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I'm on cycle three and I haven't started temping or charting yet. It would really benefit my maternity leave to get pregnant after March. So it is my plan to let what happens happen before then and be more focused in the spring.
I think wearing pads is gross. Pantyliner- ok- I get it, but full on maxi pad- yuck.
I can't stand pads or tampons, I have been using the Diva cup for more than 10 years now, and you only have to clean them out once a day, so I never have to deal with it at work, so easy and I they don't leak, and of course, so much cheaper than buying tampons every month.
Diagnosed with Anti little c antibodies. DS1 7.11.11 - Anaemia and Jaundice. 10 days in the NICU, 1 exchange transfusion and 4 blood transfusions. DS2 29.8.13 - Anaemia 7 days in the NICU and 1 exchange transfusion. Both are now happy and healthy.
DH doesn't know that my main concern for him trying to get some OT at work wasn't just so that we could build up our savings faster, but because I'm sick of him being home when I'm home all. the. time. I can't get a break from the guy. I love him, and I know that I complained about never seeing him when he was on the 2-10pm shift, but now that he's on the coveted 6am-2pm shift I hardly get the apartment to myself to have some "me" time!
Um, completely understandable. You need some time to yourself.
I think wearing pads is gross. Pantyliner- ok- I get it, but full on maxi pad- yuck.
I can't stand pads or tampons, I have been using the Diva cup for more than 10 years now, and you only have to clean them out once a day, so I never have to deal with it at work, so easy and I they don't leak, and of course, so much cheaper than buying tampons every month.
Is the Diva cup easy to put in and take out? I feel like it would be messy.
I tried convincing myself this morning that my stomach cramps could really be the sperm and egg coming together..... 15 minutes later, turns out I just had gas!
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I think wearing pads is gross. Pantyliner- ok- I get it, but full on maxi pad- yuck.
I can't stand pads or tampons, I have been using the Diva cup for more than 10 years now, and you only have to clean them out once a day, so I never have to deal with it at work, so easy and I they don't leak, and of course, so much cheaper than buying tampons every month.
Is the Diva cup easy to put in and take out? I feel like it would be messy.
I find it less messy than tampons, as there is no leakage, and it can be put in before AF starts, until after it finishes (which is what I do) and then its not bad at all, I always have a sink handy when I change (as I can leave it in 12 hrs, so I can do it at home). It might be messier if you are in a work cubicle, but I don't think it would be too bad.
Diagnosed with Anti little c antibodies. DS1 7.11.11 - Anaemia and Jaundice. 10 days in the NICU, 1 exchange transfusion and 4 blood transfusions. DS2 29.8.13 - Anaemia 7 days in the NICU and 1 exchange transfusion. Both are now happy and healthy.
I have taken 6, count 'em, SIX, pregnancy tests in the last 3 days. One in the morning, and one at night every day. Ridiculous. Thank God for cheap Internet tests. I got 25 tests for $16.
I'm ashamed. I didn't want to be THAT girl.
Flame away...I deserve it.
I don't even temp! Who knows if or when I even ovulated!
I currently have 14 HPTs in my house right now, 10 IC and four other brands "just in case". I also did not want to be THAT girl but yep it happened.
I think wearing pads is gross. Pantyliner- ok- I get it, but full on maxi pad- yuck.
I can't stand pads or tampons, I have been using the Diva cup for more than 10 years now, and you only have to clean them out once a day, so I never have to deal with it at work, so easy and I they don't leak, and of course, so much cheaper than buying tampons every month.
Is the Diva cup easy to put in and take out? I feel like it would be messy.
I find it less messy than tampons, as there is no leakage, and it can be put in before AF starts, until after it finishes (which is what I do) and then its not bad at all, I always have a sink handy when I change (as I can leave it in 12 hrs, so I can do it at home). It might be messier if you are in a work cubicle, but I don't think it would be too bad.
Good to know. That has always been my concern. Maybe I will give it a try. Thanks!
I sometimes think there is a silent competition on here for who can post the most idiotic things. "I POAS at 4 DPO - it was negative, but now I feel better". Um, what?
I don't really know if this is truly flame free, but DH would probably not be super pleased. I'm glad my husband's new doctor told him he needs to lose weight. He's been having back pain, and he carries all his weight in his belly (genetics - all the men in his family do), so I knew it couldn't help. I tried to tactfully suggest we work on the weight together, and he shut me down. He has a huge sweet tooth and I've tried to curb it and pack his lunch every day with healthy stuff. He just goes and gets energy drinks and crap when he gets to work. As upset as he is that he heard it from the doctor, I'm glad that someone other than me finally addressed it with him.
What may actually be flameworthy, though, is that I think he's hot just the way he is. He's absolutely my type physically - tall and big. I know he needs to drop 30-40 pounds to be healthy and relieve his back. but he'd better still be at least a little husky
I don't really know if this is truly flame free, but DH would probably not be super pleased. I'm glad my husband's new doctor told him he needs to lose weight. He's been having back pain, and he carries all his weight in his belly (genetics - all the men in his family do), so I knew it couldn't help. I tried to tactfully suggest we work on the weight together, and he shut me down. He has a huge sweet tooth and I've tried to curb it and pack his lunch every day with healthy stuff. He just goes and gets energy drinks and crap when he gets to work. As upset as he is that he heard it from the doctor, I'm glad that someone other than me finally addressed it with him.
What may actually be flameworthy, though, is that I think he's hot just the way he is. He's absolutely my type physically - tall and big. I know he needs to drop 30-40 pounds to be healthy and relieve his back. but he'd better still be at least a little husky
I don't think it is flame worthy. You care about him and want the best for him. Sometimes it is best for people to hear it from an objective source.
I haven't really put on anything besides yoga pants since Tuesday evening, and today I mixed it up and put on fat jeans and wellies.
I also did not roll into the office until 10:30. (In my defense, I did do work from from home earlier on.)
Since my dad is staying with us this weekend, I have already moved my pee lab into the bathroom he is not using in case I need to be cooking up some pee sticks come Monday.
I adore my husband and miss him when he's gone but I think his frequent business travel actually makes us a happier couple since we can each do our own thing several nights a week. We might talk 3 times in an evening, but I'm commandeering the remote and eating cheese and crackers if I feel like it.
I love that you call it a pee lab. Like Mr. Wizard is in there with you.
I do too. And I know that I will be giggling to my self in a few weeks when i get my pee lab set up
Cant wait!
BFP #1- 11/7/10 ~EDD 7/20/11 ~M/C (bo) 12/6/10 @ 8wks ~Missing my Little Firework
BFP #2- 9/11/11 ~EDD 5/25/12 ~M/C (mmc10w)11/4/11 @ 11wks ~Missing my May Flower
BFP #3- 02/21/12 ~EDD 11/1/12 Audrey Lee Born 11/4/2012
I think wearing pads is gross. Pantyliner- ok- I get it, but full on maxi pad- yuck.
Agreed. I wore them for a while when I was a teenager because my mom was convinced that tampons would kill me or something so she instilled that fear in me. Once I switched to tampons I never went back. Yuck indeed.
My mom was the same way!!! To this day I think she is convinced I'm going to end up with some sort of crotch rot by having a tampon in. Sorry, mom, but it's better than sitting in your own bloody filth!
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1) all I have done at work today is research tropical vacations for a potential babymoon this summer
2) I have been a huge, complete FAIL at weight loss/healthy lifestyle lately... and I can't seem to get myself back on track.
3) I got highly annoyed at MH last night for turning me down when I tried to initiate sex. I know he felt bad about it this morning and will hopefully be up for it tonight, but I am still a little bitter. I hate feeling like I am always initiating it and it makes me feel like he doesn't want to have sex with me anymore (I know, #1 doesn't exactly help this)
Married 08/18/07 BFP 02/15/11 EDD 10/27/11 Born at 35w3d on 09/25/11 BFP 10/13/12 EDD 06/25/13 Born at 37w0d on 06/04/13
I have another one... in honor of CD1 I have an alcohol confession. I love arbor mist. It's the only kind of wine I'll drink and yes I consider it a wine not juice as my DH calls it lol.
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Re: Friday Flame Free Confessions
I totally agree. A nurse gave me a super thick one after my HSG Wed. I was so glad I bought pantyliners before my test.
TTC #1 since 2/2010
DX - Unexplained
Clomid + IUI 1-3 = BFN
IVF #1: Stims Started 7/08/11 (Gonal F)
ER 7/18/11 - 9 retrieved
Fert Report: 9 mature and all 9 fertilized
ET 7/21/11 - 2 embies transferred
Beta 1 (8/03) = 471 Beta 2 (8/5) 1416
I turned down DH for sex last night... even though I hadn't seen him in 4 days, and he was looking really sexy and acting really sweet...
And, I should be working right now but instead I'm planning out our new place we are moving into next week and making "mood boards". I don't feel like being productive today, even though it is month end and I have sooooo much to do.
I LOVE the owls and fully intend on using them for my phantom nursery!
ETA: Quote fail
Meant to quote Katie!
BFP #5: 6/15/21 CP 6/21/21
BFP #3: 6/4/20 MC Blighted Ovum D&C 7/9/20
Ha- This is exactly what prompted my FFFC.
Mother to DD, born sleeping on 9/28/11, and DS, born 3/12/13, 5lbs 13oz, 19in
Oh, I have another one!!! I totally judge those pregnancy portraits that some people get where your big belly is the centerpoint and you look lovingly into your husbands eyes as he holds your watermelon, and you put name blocks on your stomach... and they're all artsy and black and white.
Over my dead body will I do something like that when the time comes.
Me toooo ugh can we have our sitcoms back please??
Yes! I have always felt that way, but have no idea why.
TTC #2
I was tempted to get on today and vent about CD1/cycle 14... And not invest anything at all in any other posts... This cycle is actually feeling worse than cycle 13 was, strangely enough... Ok that's all I got
(btw, told y'all I was still lurking!! I lurk when I'm super bored, which is pretty rare these days)
Same here! My mom never let me wear tampons and I hated pads. When I got old enough to drive and had a job I would buy tampons for myself because she wouldn't buy them for me and it was hard to get into my parents' bathroom without them knowing to steal some from her stash. I had to hide the box in my room instead of in the bathroom so that she wouldn't find out I was using them. I wanted to spare myself an awkward lecture.
I wear pads at night only if I have a heavy flow, otherwise, panty liners all the way. For some reason I can't bring myself to go to bed with a tampon in, it weirds me out. As much as wearing a pad grosses me out, I justify it at night because I'm going to get up and throw myself through the shower in the morning.
Corbin | born 4.19.12
Baby boy #2 | due 4.13.15
It annoys the crap out of me when DH initiates the same way every single time....umm ever heard of mixing it up?! We just talked about having sex for fun, not just for baby making... did he already forget?
AND I feel like he puts minimal effort into it to make it fun for me. Sorry, DH, I love you, but you need to work on it! :
IVF #1 w/ ICSI 9/2012 (10M 6F), ET 9/24 (1 good pre-blast), BETA 10/4= BFN,
IVF #2 Microflare w/ ICSI 12/2012 (19M 7F), ET 12/16 (2 Good blasts),
BETA 12/26= BFP (356), BETA 12/28 (840) 2nd Ultrasound shows TWINS!!
AHAHA ME TOO!!! I see those and think "Oh gawd really!?!?!"
Ha! i just got one of those monday after HSG, it was intense. Like 3 inches thick.
<---- Will likely have owls in future child's room. I love owls like woah.
Oh yay! I've been waiting all week for this! Here goes:
1) I hope my bust size goes down, way down, before I get pg again. So far it hasn't. I started out with a full C, got up to DD. I'm still at DD nearly a month later.
2) I don't understand the whole owl thing either. When I see owl home decor, I think of the old owl cookie jars and wall hangings my grandma had in her house. Not cute at all, truth be told, they scared me as a kid.
3) I didn't chart, track CM, use OPKs, or anything this cycle. I didn't feel up to it. I may or may not start next cycle. Sex has also been nonexistent (see number 4)
4) When I wasn't allowed sex, I was craving it non stop. Now that I have been cleared to get down and dirty again, I couldn't care less. My libido is killing me.
5) Supposed super foods, fertility foods, fertility supplements, and the like are a waste of time and money. Not all, just most. That's just my opinion (and many others like different wellness specialists and doctor) though.
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11/27/10-BFP, EDD 8/9/11 || 1/4-7/10- missed m/c 9wks
4/25/11- BFP , EDD 1/5/12
I love owls! Have you seen MODG's nursery pics on her blog? They are amazing.
This. One of my best friends does this. To the point where she will ignore me if her other friends are around. I finally said something but she didn't seem to care.
If you want to talk to your friend, just tell her you want to get some drinks and bring it up gently. Ask her if something is going on in her life and if everything is ok because she seems off. Drop it if she doesn't seem to want to talk about it. People change over time, and sometimes it really sucks.
4th BFP-August 2014- Due May 12, 2015
I'm ashamed. I didn't want to be THAT girl.
Flame away...I deserve it.
I don't even temp! Who knows if or when I even ovulated!
For real. I don't even know where they get them that thick!
DH doesn't know that my main concern for him trying to get some OT at work wasn't just so that we could build up our savings faster, but because I'm sick of him being home when I'm home all. the. time. I can't get a break from the guy. I love him, and I know that I complained about never seeing him when he was on the 2-10pm shift, but now that he's on the coveted 6am-2pm shift I hardly get the apartment to myself to have some "me" time!
Corbin | born 4.19.12
Baby boy #2 | due 4.13.15
I entered a positive HPT on FF, just to see what it looked like. I thought maybe there would be music and banners and stuff.... LOL What a queer ball. I deleted it immediately in case anyone happened to chart stalk and see it.
I'm on cycle three and I haven't started temping or charting yet. It would really benefit my maternity leave to get pregnant after March. So it is my plan to let what happens happen before then and be more focused in the spring.
Burned by the Bear
I can't stand pads or tampons, I have been using the Diva cup for more than 10 years now, and you only have to clean them out once a day, so I never have to deal with it at work, so easy and I they don't leak, and of course, so much cheaper than buying tampons every month.
Diagnosed with Anti little c antibodies. DS1 7.11.11 - Anaemia and Jaundice. 10 days in the NICU, 1 exchange transfusion and 4 blood transfusions. DS2 29.8.13 - Anaemia 7 days in the NICU and 1 exchange transfusion. Both are now happy and healthy.Um, completely understandable. You need some time to yourself.
Burned by the Bear
Is the Diva cup easy to put in and take out? I feel like it would be messy.
Burned by the Bear
I find it less messy than tampons, as there is no leakage, and it can be put in before AF starts, until after it finishes (which is what I do) and then its not bad at all, I always have a sink handy when I change (as I can leave it in 12 hrs, so I can do it at home). It might be messier if you are in a work cubicle, but I don't think it would be too bad.
Diagnosed with Anti little c antibodies. DS1 7.11.11 - Anaemia and Jaundice. 10 days in the NICU, 1 exchange transfusion and 4 blood transfusions. DS2 29.8.13 - Anaemia 7 days in the NICU and 1 exchange transfusion. Both are now happy and healthy.I currently have 14 HPTs in my house right now, 10 IC and four other brands "just in case". I also did not want to be THAT girl but yep it happened.
Good to know. That has always been my concern. Maybe I will give it a try. Thanks!
Burned by the Bear
I sometimes think there is a silent competition on here for who can post the most idiotic things. "I POAS at 4 DPO - it was negative, but now I feel better". Um, what?
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I don't really know if this is truly flame free, but DH would probably not be super pleased. I'm glad my husband's new doctor told him he needs to lose weight. He's been having back pain, and he carries all his weight in his belly (genetics - all the men in his family do), so I knew it couldn't help. I tried to tactfully suggest we work on the weight together, and he shut me down. He has a huge sweet tooth and I've tried to curb it and pack his lunch every day with healthy stuff. He just goes and gets energy drinks and crap when he gets to work. As upset as he is that he heard it from the doctor, I'm glad that someone other than me finally addressed it with him.
What may actually be flameworthy, though, is that I think he's hot just the way he is. He's absolutely my type physically - tall and big. I know he needs to drop 30-40 pounds to be healthy and relieve his back. but he'd better still be at least a little husky
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I don't think it is flame worthy. You care about him and want the best for him. Sometimes it is best for people to hear it from an objective source.
Burned by the Bear
I do too. And I know that I will be giggling to my self in a few weeks when i get my pee lab set up
Cant wait!
BFP #1- 11/7/10 ~EDD 7/20/11 ~M/C (bo) 12/6/10 @ 8wks ~Missing my Little Firework
BFP #2- 9/11/11 ~EDD 5/25/12 ~M/C (mmc10w)11/4/11 @ 11wks ~Missing my May Flower
BFP #3- 02/21/12 ~EDD 11/1/12 Audrey Lee Born 11/4/2012
BFP #4 ~EDD 6/20/14 stick baby stick!
My mom was the same way!!! To this day I think she is convinced I'm going to end up with some sort of crotch rot by having a tampon in. Sorry, mom, but it's better than sitting in your own bloody filth!
1) all I have done at work today is research tropical vacations for a potential babymoon this summer
2) I have been a huge, complete FAIL at weight loss/healthy lifestyle lately... and I can't seem to get myself back on track.
3) I got highly annoyed at MH last night for turning me down when I tried to initiate sex. I know he felt bad about it this morning and will hopefully be up for it tonight, but I am still a little bitter. I hate feeling like I am always initiating it and it makes me feel like he doesn't want to have sex with me anymore (I know, #1 doesn't exactly help this)
Married 08/18/07
BFP 02/15/11 EDD 10/27/11 Born at 35w3d on 09/25/11
BFP 10/13/12 EDD 06/25/13 Born at 37w0d on 06/04/13
BFP 12/11/15 EDD 08/23/16 Early miscarriage
BFP 02/02/16 EDD 10/16/16
I have another one... in honor of CD1 I have an alcohol confession. I love arbor mist. It's the only kind of wine I'll drink and yes I consider it a wine not juice as my DH calls it lol.