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Kate621
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UO
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Agree 100%! I would like to know the answer to this as well.
As an ex-smoker of 11 years I can tell you that after I had Max there were several moments when I craved (but didn't have) a cigarette. Several. And I quit two years before I had him, so go figure. Stress maybe?
I know that seems illogical. But as a former smoker, I can tell you it's easier said than done.
When I was PG, the very thought of a cigarette made me want to ralph, so that 9 months was pretty easy for me as far as cravings go.
But after PG, with the stress of caring for a colicky newborn and with my body returning to "normal," the cravings came back in full force. I have managed to keep them at bay, but it is very difficult. Some days are better than others.
I agree with this. Though I suppose I can understand to some extent. One reason they might start up again is because they use it to help relieve stress and a new baby usually adds stress to your life & marriage. I can understand wanting to relieve stress.
ETA: What I don't understand is women who continue to smoke during pregnancy because they believe that all it does is cause lower birth weight. I'm not talking anyone on TB, I'm talking about someone who I know RL. She firmly believes that all it does is cause a lower birth weight, and even that she believes isn't really true because she said they can't prove it. I personally wouldn't want to take the risk of harming the child I'm carrying.
I hate the Toyota Prius. I hate the Smart Car. Why do all environmental friendly cars have to be ugly? I could get down with driving a "greener" car if it didn't look like a suppository.
THIS ISN'T THE BUMP, THIS IS SPARTA!!!
In my opinion, it's a slippery slope. Yeah, there are us regs who could have link to our cute tiny Etsy shops. But if they allowed that, than any business or company can create a profile and link their business in their siggy. They can then spam the boards as they wish and nobody here wants that. So the TOS forbid any and all direct advertising to prevent this from happening. And it's not fair to us bumpies who respect the TOS for other bumpies to just ignore it and advertise their shops.
What bumpies can do is link to their blog, which then has a link to their shop, provided that their blog's content isn't used to just advertise their shop.
Totally agree! I think it would be great if we could support each other.
I'm just starting to follow this today as I've been pretty busy the last couple of days, so maybe I'm missing something from the story. But I don't think Anthony Weiner should have to resign. I think what he did was pretty stupid, but he didn't break the law.
You're completely right.
People end up overly concerned about spores permeating their skin that can create cancer and yada yada.
I also think he's kind of gross.
I drive a Ford Escape Hybrid, it looks just like the regular escape but gets way better gas mileage.
I don't understand why the smart car even exists, I have a super long commute and would totally buy one and drive it to and from work if it was worth it, but it only gets like 30 mpg.
The Bump explains it as the user "making money off of The Bump." I agree with you, though. I can see why posting about your Etsy is against the rules (those posts annoy me too), but a regular link in someone's siggy shouldn't be a big deal. *shrugs*
BFP 11/29 - m/c @ 5w
And they should live together.
I agree. I also think people should live together before marriage. Sure it takes the "excitement" away, but you also find out whether you're truly compatible and it makes the first years a lot easier.
My MIL lives and breaths Dr. Oz. Drives me nuts!
LOL!
C's name is actually a surname from DH's family. We will be correcting people forever on spelling and pronunciation, but once they get it they think it's cute.
I wanted so badly to like the Prius. H got one for a rental and it was absolutely awful. Like driving a very large hollow tuna can.
And LOL at a suppository. We used to have an old Toyota minivan come through our pick-up line at school and that's what we called it.
Completely agree.
True, they do make some hybrids that look like normal cars. I actually think it's a "greener" thing for me to do to buy a used "normal-looking" hybrid like the Escape rather than buy a brand new Prius. It takes more resources to make that new car; I am "recycling" by buying a used one.
@sylwil, sorry!
Not sure if this would be an UO but I am not comfy with being in a home with a recent trauma/death in it. DH is gung ho to get another home ASAP. This week there was a house fire in the neighborhood we want to be in, where the elderly owner died in the fire (cigarette accident). We could get an awesome price, and we''ve dealt with major renovations before so I could handle the repairs. But the very recent death is too creepy, I can't do it.
Edited to clarify a bit.
Dont really know if this is UO...
I HATE OPRAH.
I am glad she isnt on anymore.
I know it's still several months away but I'm having a hard time getting excited about throwing a party for LO's birthday. I really wish we could just give LO a cupcake, take some pics, and be done with it but I know our families will be really disappointed. And then I feel like a crappy mom for not wanting to throw a party, lol.
Sigh.
I was a smoker as well but quit years before I had DD so I understand the cravings and wanting to release stress but I'm talking about the moms who buy a pack of cigarettes on their way to the hospital to have their child (yes, I had a friend who did this).
That is wonderful that you have not started back. That is definitely something to be proud of. The moms that don't even try to continue to not smoke and start back within days of having a child are the ones that get to me. And a cigarette here and there to relieve stress is different than smoking a pack a day.
Even though they don't smoke around their children and they can wash their hands as many times as they would like but the smoke is still in their hair and on their clothes.
P.S. GO MAVS!!
I totally understand what you're saying. Is there a way to allow some, but not all? Maybe not, but it would be nice to be able to support other bumpies and their etsy shops.
I agree!
Truth
This and Rachel Ray. A couple friends and I were going to see Rachel's talk show. One friend just had to stop and get a cup of coffee on the way to the train, we missed the train and missed getting in by 2 minutes. Rachel Ray gave everyone in the audience 2 round trip tickets to Jamaica.
I hate Rachel Ray and stupid friend.
THIS ISN'T THE BUMP, THIS IS SPARTA!!!
I'm with you on this.