FFFC!!!

katiebenes · July 2013

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Mama3+1 · July 2013

I was horribly gassy today, seriously it was BAD. And not one time did I claim one when someone mentioned the smell. My husband mentioned getting the carpet cleaned this weekend because something smelled. :-<

Mama3+1 · July 2013

Hey where's your confession Katie?

katiebenes · July 2013

I don't have any this week, but I had an awesome flame gif... so I had to post! I've been a good girl this week

diablesse · July 2013

Lol. You guys are getting started early! It's not even Friday on the west coast yet.

kje120 · July 2013

I totally side eye posts "complaining" about not gaining weight. While I realize some might have legitimate concerns I think that 9 times out of 10 the person just wants to humble brag about how little weight they've gained.

KMD1106 · July 2013

After a doctors appointment, I usually eat something unhealthy because I know I won't be weighed for another week. I do pretty good the rest of the week, but usually splurge that day!

Kristonita12 · July 2013

My husband and I have been trying to follow a fairly strict budget in preparation for the baby. This includes not eating out for lunches ever and all that jazz. Well, I'm still fairly new at my job and my coworkers are always wanting to go out to lunch to get to know each other and I have wicked pregnancy cravings, so I'd be lying if I said I hadn't gone out a time or two on my own credit card and just not mentioned it. Oops. It hasn't been often so I don't feel too guilty about it, but I wanted to participate in FFFC for once!

happybride 276 · July 2013

I have so many this week but I doubt I will remember them all.

1. I don't really want my son to come early, but there is a part of me that does. I think it's because my shower is this weekend and then I am buying the rest of my essentials after the shower. I guess I feel like there is nothing else for me to do but have the baby. I am tired of waiting for him.

2. It took me three tries before I was able to lift my leg high enough to put in my pants today. That's what I get for wearing pants!

3. The capris I put on today are crazy wrinkled but I didn't want to iron them so I folded them up to make Bermuda shorts instead of ironing

4. My husband usually works a week of days followed by a week of nights. This week was his nights week but he had to work days until yesterday. I was so happy to come home and not have to talk to anyone. I live my husband but it is so nice to do whatever I want to do for one stinking night.

revlaurawittman · July 2013

My husband drank pumpkin beer last night. It is my favorite kind of beer and all it makes me think about is football and my favorite time of the year!! He's away at a conference and when he texted me about it I immediately burst into tears and threw a small tantrum. Good thing nobody was here to see it. It was pretty embarrassing. But I am still upset that I didn't get the beer. Obviously baby is worth it, but as soon as I can, I'm getting a pumpkin beer and I'm going to enjoy the hell out of it.

MJHershey · July 2013

My coworker has health problems and I am having a hard time being sympathetic since she milks everything and calls off work all the time on very suspicious excuses (almost every time it rains she has a different excuse). She has to have a procedure done with a week recovery and all I can think is how she'll stretch it to 2 weeks.

I'm bad.

MJHershey · July 2013

revlaurawittman said:

My husband drank pumpkin beer last night. It is my favorite kind of beer and all it makes me think about is football and my favorite time of the year!! He's away at a conference and when he texted me about it I immediately burst into tears and threw a small tantrum. Good thing nobody was here to see it. It was pretty embarrassing. But I am still upset that I didn't get the beer. Obviously baby is worth it, but as soon as I can, I'm getting a pumpkin beer and I'm going to enjoy the hell out of it.

Ooooh, right there with you, sister. I LOVE pumpkin beer and fall season, football etc. Have you ever had Pumking by Southern Tier? Sooo good.

revlaurawittman · July 2013

MJHershey said:

revlaurawittman said:

My husband drank pumpkin beer last night. It is my favorite kind of beer and all it makes me think about is football and my favorite time of the year!! He's away at a conference and when he texted me about it I immediately burst into tears and threw a small tantrum. Good thing nobody was here to see it. It was pretty embarrassing. But I am still upset that I didn't get the beer. Obviously baby is worth it, but as soon as I can, I'm getting a pumpkin beer and I'm going to enjoy the hell out of it.

Ooooh, right there with you, sister. I LOVE pumpkin beer and fall season, football etc. Have you ever had Pumking by Southern Tier? Sooo good.

YESSS!!!! That is actually my favorite one. I don't know how to describe it but it's almost like a liquid version of pumpkin bread. The spice is just right and it is amazing!!!! I'm literally drooling right now.

happybride 276 · July 2013

5. I did not proof read my previous post until after I hit post. I always feeI like an idiot but I never learn my lesson.

happybride 276 · July 2013

Zembits said:

AFwifelife said:
My doctor's office has the wrong starting weight because the nurse didn't save any information from my first visit. I haven't said anything because it seems like I have gained less than I actually have.
Me too!

I wish I thought to fudge my starting weight when I was asked at my last appointment.

llybeck · July 2013

I am trying not to show it but I am horribly ashamed that SO and I aren't married. I know it's an antiquated notion that we have to be in many people's eyes but not to me. A lot of my family, friends, and co-workers have shunned me or bug me about when we are getting married constantly, even strangers make some pretty judgemental comments. I get it though, I didn't want this to be the way things happened either but there isn't much I can do now!

I finally talked to SO about it and now he thinks we have to get married ASAP, which isn't right either. I don't think we should get married just because of baby, I just wish things would have happened in the "right" order.

FYI: I don't judge others in my position at all, I just wish that I personally would have had things go differently.

llybeck · July 2013

I am trying not to show it but I am horribly ashamed that SO and I aren't married. I know it's an antiquated notion that we have to be in many people's eyes but not to me. A lot of my family, friends, and co-workers have shunned me or bug me about when we are getting married constantly, even strangers make some pretty judgemental comments. I get it though, I didn't want this to be the way things happened either but there isn't much I can do now!

I finally talked to SO about it and now he thinks we have to get married ASAP, which isn't right either. I don't think we should get married just because of baby, I just wish things would have happened in the "right" order.

FYI: I don't judge others in my position at all, I just wish that I personally would have had things go differently.

jjkaye · July 2013

kestock120 said:

I totally side eye posts "complaining" about not gaining weight. While I realize some might have legitimate concerns I think that 9 times out of 10 the person just wants to humble brag about how little weight they've gained.

SERIOUSLY. I don't even open them because I'm afraid I'll say something mean.

JocelynB0911 · July 2013

I'm overly cocky about my doctors. I will totally play the my doc is better than yours if I have to. I am dreading the day they retire and I am going to be all kinds of sad when this pregnancy is over. My ob is amazing and super blunt which makes him not only more awesome but I respect him on a whole different level.

MJHershey · July 2013

revlaurawittman said:

MJHershey said:

revlaurawittman said:

My husband drank pumpkin beer last night. It is my favorite kind of beer and all it makes me think about is football and my favorite time of the year!! He's away at a conference and when he texted me about it I immediately burst into tears and threw a small tantrum. Good thing nobody was here to see it. It was pretty embarrassing. But I am still upset that I didn't get the beer. Obviously baby is worth it, but as soon as I can, I'm getting a pumpkin beer and I'm going to enjoy the hell out of it.

Ooooh, right there with you, sister. I LOVE pumpkin beer and fall season, football etc. Have you ever had Pumking by Southern Tier? Sooo good.

YESSS!!!! That is actually my favorite one. I don't know how to describe it but it's almost like a liquid version of pumpkin bread. The spice is just right and it is amazing!!!! I'm literally drooling right now.

They do a great job of not too sweet but certainly getting the flavor in there. When it becomes available, we buy like 5 bottles just to have on hand. We'll have to remember to toast each other in October.

revlaurawittman · July 2013

llybeck said:

I am trying not to show it but I am horribly ashamed that SO and I aren't married. I know it's an antiquated notion that we have to be in many people's eyes but not to me. A lot of my family, friends, and co-workers have shunned me or bug me about when we are getting married constantly, even strangers make some pretty judgemental comments. I get it though, I didn't want this to be the way things happened either but there isn't much I can do now!

I finally talked to SO about it and now he thinks we have to get married ASAP, which isn't right either. I don't think we should get married just because of baby, I just wish things would have happened in the "right" order.

FYI: I don't judge others in my position at all, I just wish that I personally would have had things go differently.

I think it's awful that you are made to feel that way. You shouldn't get married just because you feel pressured or because people say stupid things. You should get married because you want to make a commitment to each other and live out that covenant through marriage. What matters right now, is that the two of you are working together to raise a child and be the best parents you can be. You obviously love each other or you wouldn't consider marriage in the first place. I have never seen a baby as a reason to feel obligated to get married, and I have even said that in counseling sessions with young couples. Marriage isn't a problem solver, (I know you aren't saying it is, but many do) and it's not something that should be done to appease others. It's a contract between two people and (if your faith includes it) God. You are doing the best you can. Marriage is serious business, and I think it's much better to wait until you are ready to make it happen.

wlux · July 2013

I'm leaving after to go to my mom's house for the weekend (it's my shower weekend) so I don't have to ride with my MIL tomorrow (2+ hours). I'd usually stay in town to hang out with H since I don't get to see him very often, but his mother drives me bonkers.

ravenclaw1 · July 2013

I've played so many hours of candy crush at work this week, it's shameful. But I really don't care. I'm seriously mentally checked out of work right now.

redfallon · July 2013

KMD1106 said:

After a doctors appointment, I usually eat something unhealthy because I know I won't be weighed for another week. I do pretty good the rest of the week, but usually splurge that day!

Totally me too! Now that I'm going every week it's going to be so much harder!

jjkaye · July 2013

I'm pretending I have a meeting at 3 today and leaving and not coming back.

wlux · July 2013

AFwifelife said:
I have another. I really don't want to throw up while I'm in labor. ::I understand if anyone hates me:: but I haven't thrown up at all this pregnancy and I'm really hoping I can get through the whole thing without throwing up. I absolutely hate it.

I'm with you. Throwing up is the worst. I was thinking the same thing last night!!!

eyris · July 2013

I am eating my second bowl of leftover pasta right now. 9:45AM. It's pretty tasty.

stephl3055 · July 2013

I'm due 9/28 and I'm hoping and praying this baby is born in September because H and I both have September birthdays. Also, a person I really, really despise (SIL's husband) was born in October and I don't want our baby to have a birthday in the same month. I know it's weird because there is no chance the baby will be born on the same day as his birthday because it's so late in the month, but I just don't want an October baby.

coraggiosa · July 2013

I've had Poptarts for breakfast the last three days. Before getting pregnant, I don't think I'd had Poparts in YEARS. Now I'm addicted to them - I get the brown sugar ones.

This isn't really a confession, but I have never been so tired in my life, except maybe third tri. I feel like such a wimp these days.

Shanmarie1083 · July 2013

@AFwifelife I thought I was the only one with this irrational fear. I hate vomiting and I especially hate doing it in front of other people, including DH.

sugarkissed · July 2013

KMD1106 said:

After a doctors appointment, I usually eat something unhealthy because I know I won't be weighed for another week. I do pretty good the rest of the week, but usually splurge that day!

Haha! Me too! "Oh good... they weighed me... off to get some ice cream now!"

llybeck · July 2013

revlaurawittman said:

llybeck said:

I am trying not to show it but I am horribly ashamed that SO and I aren't married. I know it's an antiquated notion that we have to be in many people's eyes but not to me. A lot of my family, friends, and co-workers have shunned me or bug me about when we are getting married constantly, even strangers make some pretty judgemental comments. I get it though, I didn't want this to be the way things happened either but there isn't much I can do now!

I finally talked to SO about it and now he thinks we have to get married ASAP, which isn't right either. I don't think we should get married just because of baby, I just wish things would have happened in the "right" order.

FYI: I don't judge others in my position at all, I just wish that I personally would have had things go differently.
I think it's awful that you are made to feel that way. You shouldn't get married just because you feel pressured or because people say stupid things. You should get married because you want to make a commitment to each other and live out that covenant through marriage. What matters right now, is that the two of you are working together to raise a child and be the best parents you can be. You obviously love each other or you wouldn't consider marriage in the first place. I have never seen a baby as a reason to feel obligated to get married, and I have even said that in counseling sessions with young couples. Marriage isn't a problem solver, (I know you aren't saying it is, but many do) and it's not something that should be done to appease others. It's a contract between two people and (if your faith includes it) God. You are doing the best you can. Marriage is serious business, and I think it's much better to wait until you are ready to make it happen.

This honestly has me in tears and I completely agree with you, it's not something I want to do soley because of the baby. We love eachother very much and I know we will be good parents, it's just so hard right now with how people, especially my family, are treating us. I don't want to feel that we are doing the "wrong" thing but sometimes it's difficult not to when the judgement is coming from people I respect and care deeply for.

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, this has really been weighing on me heavily lately and this is exactly what I needed to hear. I only wish more people had your outlook and I really admire you for expressing this to other couples in our situation.

Thank you again

Surfergirl013 · July 2013

AFwifelife said:

I have another. I really don't want to throw up while I'm in labor. ::I understand if anyone hates me:: but I haven't thrown up at all this pregnancy and I'm really hoping I can get through the whole thing without throwing up. I absolutely hate it.

I hear you! I am still gagging and throwing up at 34 weeks! I am so over it.....

katiebenes · July 2013

auroraloo said:

kestock120 said:

I totally side eye posts "complaining" about not gaining weight. While I realize some might have legitimate concerns I think that 9 times out of 10 the person just wants to humble brag about how little weight they've gained.

I kind of like going into those and commenting that I've lost weight and no one is worried. I realize this makes me awful in this respect.

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if they seem like they are attention worrying I totally will too... on all others I comment something to the effect of if your doctor isn't worried I wouldn't be.
in my mind there's three categories: my doctorisworried how do i change my diet, the app on my phone says i should have gained 15lvs and i haven't, then the " look at how skinny I've kept my ass... now admire it and fawn over me"

happybride 276 · July 2013

llybeck said:
I am trying not to show it but I am horribly ashamed that SO and I aren't married. I know it's an antiquated notion that we have to be in many people's eyes but not to me. A lot of my family, friends, and co-workers have shunned me or bug me about when we are getting married constantly, even strangers make some pretty judgemental comments. I get it though, I didn't want this to be the way things happened either but there isn't much I can do now!

I finally talked to SO about it and now he thinks we have to get married ASAP, which isn't right either. I don't think we should get married just because of baby, I just wish things would have happened in the "right" order.

FYI: I don't judge others in my position at all, I just wish that I personally would have had things go differently.

I am so sorry. I feel for you. Please do not allow others to pressure you into feeling differently about your relationship because you aren't married. Marriage should come when you both are ready for it; not because you are pregnant. I really wish other people would just mind their business. Who cares if you and your man are not married and having a child. This makes you no less committed to each other and does not change how you will raise your child. I would go into this deeper but Rev said it perfectly. Enjoy your pregnancy and enjoy your life.

redfallon · July 2013

katiebenes said:

kestock120 said:

I totally side eye posts "complaining" about not gaining weight. While I realize some might have legitimate concerns I think that 9 times out of 10 the person just wants to humble brag about how little weight they've gained.

I kind of like going into those and commenting that I've lost weight and no one is worried. I realize this makes me awful in this respect.
================================= my post starts here. mobile bump likes to mess up quotes if they seem like they are attention worrying I totally will too... on all others I comment something to the effect of if your doctor isn't worried I wouldn't be. in my mind there's three categories: my doctorisworried how do i change my diet, the app on my phone says i should have gained 15lvs and i haven't, then the " look at how skinny I've kept my ass... now admire it and fawn over me"

I posted a photo of me from this past Wednesday to FB today. My sister commented that it was all belly. I commented back, "Well, I wish it was all belly but thanks!"

I'm just glad that for how much I've gained (48 lbs!), it really doesn't look like it, even though I started out overweight. I don't feel totally awesome about it, but I'm also not stressing about it, either (at least not too much). My doc doesn't say anything unless I bring it up to her, and she hasn't said I need to really do anything. I've got 5 weeks to go, and then will worry about getting it off after the baby gets here.

I also don't go into the weight threads because I don't like the posts with "OMG I've gained 15 lbs and I'm at 30 weeks. Is that too much???" Makes me want to smack someone.

Zmommy2 · July 2013

KMD1106 said:
After a doctors appointment, I usually eat something unhealthy because I know I won't be weighed for another week. I do pretty good the rest of the week, but usually splurge that day!

I totally do the same!! It's like my freebie day!!

Zmommy2 · July 2013

revlaurawittman said:

MJHershey said:

revlaurawittman said:

My husband drank pumpkin beer last night. It is my favorite kind of beer and all it makes me think about is football and my favorite time of the year!! He's away at a conference and when he texted me about it I immediately burst into tears and threw a small tantrum. Good thing nobody was here to see it. It was pretty embarrassing. But I am still upset that I didn't get the beer. Obviously baby is worth it, but as soon as I can, I'm getting a pumpkin beer and I'm going to enjoy the hell out of it.

Ooooh, right there with you, sister. I LOVE pumpkin beer and fall season, football etc. Have you ever had Pumking by Southern Tier? Sooo good.

YESSS!!!! That is actually my favorite one. I don't know how to describe it but it's almost like a liquid version of pumpkin bread.
The spice is just right and it is amazing!!!! I'm literally drooling
right now.

I don't really even like beer and you guys are making me really want a pumpkin beer! I'm totally ready for fall too!

EllaBelle2010 · July 2013

My pregnancy brain kicked in the other day and I totally forgot our dog at the groomers. When I got home I played the pregnancy card and had DH go pick her up.

Lesley726 · July 2013

@coraggiosa Me too!!! I am obsessed with pop tarts!! Have you tried the S'mores kind yet? Ah-amazing!!

redfallon · July 2013

Today is my last day at work. I got here at 7:30 and finished all my work by 8:07. I've been taking sly extended Bump breaks since. So much so that I forgot to take my actual break at 9:30.

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