FFFC!

cammyisagirlsname · August 2013

Whatcha got?? Go!

leahraewku · August 2013

I just ate three pieces of cold pizza for breakfast.

cammyisagirlsname · August 2013

Mine is that I just don't understand why people who have low paying, minimum wage jobs go and get pregnant or get people pregnant. Most with no hopes or plans to get better paying jobs. After reading the McDonald's post I just felt the need to express this.

I waited until I earned the ability to make decent money to raise a family to get pregnant.

That shit pisses me off because then it's people like us who end up funding these people's lives. And I swear those kind of people are the ones with the most kids!

Any why would any woman get pregnant by some lazy guy who sits around playing video games and smoking weed all day?

I can't!!

leahraewku · August 2013

Cashingn2 said:
My confession is that while everyone else was talking about the Kardashian placenta mess, I was more upset about them fat shaming Rob. I think it's complete shit to make anyone feel bad about their bodies

Especially when Kim and Khloe get harassed by the press for the same thing. They should know better. I didn't see the episode, but I've seen others where those two are the ring leaders in the fat shaming game.

rkcaraway · August 2013

I'm over u/s pics. My own, not other peoples. I have to get u/s every week to check my cervical length while on bed rest, sometimes twice a week. Techs give me pics ever week. I'm happy and blessed that they are ok each week and cervix is stable, but I am over the boat load of pics.

TXmamatobe · August 2013

I’m an obsessive/compulsive chapstick user. I have tubes everywhere! In the car, my purse, the bathroom, my pockets, everywhere!!! I also have a strange habit of brushing my lips with a soft tooth brush and Vaseline – there is something I can’t stand about the thought of having dry lips. I think it stems from my teens when I took the dreaded Accutane. I didn’t have any side effects from it other than dry lips and to this day, I use chapstick waaaaaaaay too many times a day.

lp0 · August 2013

My FFFC is that I have been lazy reading some of the posts lately. If I don't catch it on the second page or third page and I see it has like seven pages I just skip over it. I just don't have the energy to invest that much time catching up.

Oh and another FFFC is I am kinda sorta but not really hosting my own sprinkle. It was supposed to be at my mom's house but after MIL created major drama there at DS's christening last year no one feels comfortable having it there. My house is the only other option but my mom is paying for the whole thing. It's small with only like 15 people and I clearly said no presents in the invite so I keep telling myself it's not so bad because it's more of a picnic to welcome baby and eat cake not a AW gift grabbing event.

m88bloom · August 2013

leahraewku said:

My confession is that while everyone else was talking about the Kardashian placenta mess, I was more upset about them fat shaming Rob. I think it's complete shit to make anyone feel bad about their bodies
Especially when Kim and Khloe get harassed by the press for the same thing. They should know better. I didn't see the episode, but I've seen others where those two are the ring leaders in the fat shaming game.

I didn't see the episode either but I also think that at least Khloe has some right to say something. She used to be the "fat one". Also I'm thinking he's bordering an unhealthy amount of weight at such a young age and for some reason that's how that family shows concern.

sleepymonkey · August 2013

TXmamatobe said:

I’m an obsessive/compulsive chapstick user. I have tubes everywhere! In the car, my purse, the bathroom, my pockets, everywhere!!! I also have a strange habit of brushing my lips with a soft tooth brush and Vaseline – there is something I can’t stand about the thought of having dry lips. I think it stems from my teens when I took the dreaded Accutane. I didn’t have any side effects from it other than dry lips and to this day, I use chapstick waaaaaaaay too many times a day.

I'm the same way! I use lip balm like it's going out of style and have for years. I have them stashed everywhere. And I sleep with vaseline on my lips. DH thinks it's funny to have a jar of vaseline on the nightstand next to the bed. I took Accutane as a teen too and didn't have any side effects either except for dry lips. They felt like they were sunburned all of the time. But my lip balm habit came long before that so I'm not exactly sure where it came from.

notthecheat · August 2013

Cashingn2 said:

m88bloom said:

leahraewku said:

Cashingn2 said:
My confession is that while everyone else was talking about the Kardashian placenta mess, I was more upset about them fat shaming Rob. I think it's complete shit to make anyone feel bad about their bodies
Especially when Kim and Khloe get harassed by the press for the same thing. They should know better. I didn't see the episode, but I've seen others where those two are the ring leaders in the fat shaming game.

I didn't see the episode either but I also think that at least Khloe has some right to say something. She used to be the "fat one". Also I'm thinking he's bordering an unhealthy amount of weight at such a young age and for some reason that's how that family shows concern.

No one EVER has the right to shame someone. It's one thing to try to be helpful but they don't approach it correctly. Yes, he's unhealthy. Yes, he needs to get moving. No, they don't need to shame him.

....I have nagged a technically obese DH about his unhealthy habits countless times for the selfish reason that I'm afraid he will die way early because of it. >.<

MamaHanna · August 2013

I get a lot of flame from my family from this one but I really have no interest in keeping up a relationship with my dad anymore. He as always just been "some guy" to me, never came to anything (dance stuff, plays, HS graduation, College graduation...my WEDDING!). Last year he called me on mothers day and said "congrats on growing up in the mid west and not having a kid yet." My dad is a New Yorker for life and has a very low level of respect for the mid west. Anyway I called him and my step mom to tell them I was pg (ironicly she and I are very close) on mothers day, she cried, he said "yeah I thought you were going to say that." Thanks dad, not like I was told as a teenager that I could not have kids and this is basicly a miricale. I give about zero fucks about involoveing him in my life and I get the "oh he is your dad, you can't just cut him out" thing from people all the time but I don't see the point. I know I should feel bada bout this...but I really don't.

sleepymonkey · August 2013

My FFFC is that I don't hate Crocs shoes. I do hate the original clog style ones and would not be caught dead in those but they have a lot of other styles other than those. I like their flip flops and their ballet flats. They are sooo comfortable. Maybe it's because I have really sensitive feet - I get random bruises on my heels and am very prone to blisters - so I can really appreciate a comfortable pair of shoes. And I think I will appreciate them even more as my feet get bigger and achier as this pregnancy progresses.....

2010weddinggal · August 2013

Risalyn222 said:

On the topic of fast food. We drove by Burger King yesterday and there was a sign saying we now accept EBT cards ( food stamps). I think if you are getting food money from the government you should have to buy your food from the grocery store. Going out to eat is a "treat" and if you can't afford to go out you should be cooking your family well balanced meals at home.

I use to think about it like that too and then you have to realize there are alot of homeless people with no access to a kitchen. Shelters are always full and sometimes you want a good hot meal. It use to be you had to be homeless to get fast food privileges but it seems now you can do it even if you have access to a kitchen and that is what I do not agree with.

backoffunicorn · August 2013

My SIL is also pregnant and as supportive as I've tried being, every time I see a text message from her I cringe. She refers to her OB/GYN as her gynie whenever she tells me the advice her gynie gave her.

Like last week's text was, my gynie told me I should be taking a DHA supplement, did you know that? My nice response was yes, it's in my prenatal (my devil response in my head was, yes, I've been taking it since before we even conceived b/c I read about things I should be doing).

She's also 12 weeks along and referring to her fetus as a girl. She has made it very clear she wants a girl and this is their first child. It just bothers me since they don't know the sex yet.

I know I should just let it roll off my back but she has the ability to get many eye rolls from me (thankfully we don't live in the same state).

notthecheat · August 2013

MamaHanna said:
I get a lot of flame from my family from this one but I really have no interest in keeping up a relationship with my dad anymore. He as always just been "some guy" to me, never came to anything (dance stuff, plays, HS graduation, College graduation...my WEDDING!). Last year he called me on mothers day and said "congrats on growing up in the mid west and not having a kid yet." My dad is a New Yorker for life and has a very low level of respect for the mid west. Anyway I called him and my step mom to tell them I was pg (ironicly she and I are very close) on mothers day, she cried, he said "yeah I thought you were going to say that." Thanks dad, not like I was told as a teenager that I could not have kids and this is basicly a miricale. I give about zero fucks about involoveing him in my life and I get the "oh he is your dad, you can't just cut him out" thing from people all the time but I don't see the point. I know I should feel bada bout this...but I really don't.

Exactly. He's YOUR Dad. Its your relationship with him, not theirs. Would they say the same thing if the dad in question was a psychopath or abuser?

notkateanymore · August 2013

Risalyn222 said:

On the topic of fast food. We drove by Burger King yesterday and there was a sign saying we now accept EBT cards ( food stamps). I think if you are getting food money from the government you should have to buy your food from the grocery store. Going out to eat is a "treat" and if you can't afford to go out you should be cooking your family well balanced meals at home.

But on the other hand, this punishes the people who use EBT responsibly and perhaps need a quick bite during or on the way to work. People who are in school and working and don't have time to go home and cook a full meal.

Ktrue85 · August 2013

My confession is that I already have A14's FFFC thread open, ready for some entertainment this morning.

cammyisagirlsname · August 2013

JaxxM said:

jenniferbromley said:
Mine is that I just don't understand why people who have low paying, minimum wage jobs go and get pregnant or get people pregnant. Most with no hopes or plans to get better paying jobs. After reading the McDonald's post I just felt the need to express this.

I waited until I earned the ability to make decent money to raise a family to get pregnant.

That shit pisses me off because then it's people like us who end up funding these people's lives. And I swear those kind of people are the ones with the most kids!

Any why would any woman get pregnant by some lazy guy who sits around playing video games and smoking weed all day?

I can't!!
In your opinion only the well off should be able to have kids? I know some people just don't have the smarts to get out of some fields... They don't deserve the miracle of a baby? I think it should be the "welfare baby makers" that get shamed.. The ones who keep having kids to stay in the system. Not because you don't have a good job.

But I'm not backing up the lazy pricks either that play video games all day!! Just saying...

Not saying only the well off at all! I'm not well off. But IMO if you can't afford children then you shouldn't have children. Getting paid minimum wage at McDonald's with no means to do better means that you can't afford having children.

This is my opinion. No one has to agree.

Ktrue85 · August 2013

SweetSouthernMomma08 said:

FFFC - Whenever DH is gone, I am the most unproductive person on the planet. Then I panic and try to clean up the house just to show DH that I'm not the most unproductive person on the planet. And I feel guilty but I just end up running errands or seeing friends and I just never get around to the stuff like, dishes or laundry. this time, I did accomplish 1 giant task that has me happy. but, the dishes are still in the sink, exactly where DH said they would be when he got back. But, I haven't made anymore dishes because I've been gone all week. But, that still doesn't make it any better. BUT, I will do them tonight before he gets home.....And my laundry and pack and clean up the dining room table. Just in a panicked frenzy of Oh Crap!

This is so me.

TXmamatobe · August 2013

HollisW12 said:

suzalie said:

TXmamatobe said:

I’m an obsessive/compulsive chapstick user. I have tubes everywhere! In the car, my purse, the bathroom, my pockets, everywhere!!! I also have a strange habit of brushing my lips with a soft tooth brush and Vaseline – there is something I can’t stand about the thought of having dry lips. I think it stems from my teens when I took the dreaded Accutane. I didn’t have any side effects from it other than dry lips and to this day, I use chapstick waaaaaaaay too many times a day.

I'm the same way! I use lip balm like it's going out of style and have for years. I have them stashed everywhere. And I sleep with vaseline on my lips. DH thinks it's funny to have a jar of vaseline on the nightstand next to the bed. I took Accutane as a teen too and didn't have any side effects either except for dry lips. They felt like they were sunburned all of the time. But my lip balm habit came long before that so I'm not exactly sure where it came from.

Me too! I have every kind of Chapstick imaginable. And unfortunately my lips have been so dry and peeley since I have been pregnant and none of them fix it!

Try the toothbrush/vaseline trick - it works!

notthecheat · August 2013

Cashingn2 said:

sventurarn said:

Cashingn2 said:

m88bloom said:

leahraewku said:

Cashingn2 said:
My confession is that while everyone else was talking about the Kardashian placenta mess, I was more upset about them fat shaming Rob. I think it's complete shit to make anyone feel bad about their bodies
Especially when Kim and Khloe get harassed by the press for the same thing. They should know better. I didn't see the episode, but I've seen others where those two are the ring leaders in the fat shaming game.

I didn't see the episode either but I also think that at least Khloe has some right to say something. She used to be the "fat one". Also I'm thinking he's bordering an unhealthy amount of weight at such a young age and for some reason that's how that family shows concern.
No one EVER has the right to shame someone. It's one thing to try to be helpful but they don't approach it correctly. Yes, he's unhealthy. Yes, he needs to get moving. No, they don't need to shame him.
....I have nagged a technically obese DH about his unhealthy habits countless times for the selfish reason that I'm afraid he will die way early because of it. >.<</p>

There's a difference in speaking to someone and trying to help them. I'm talking about fat shaming, making jokes about it. I completely understand being concerned about your H's weight and health. My Dad was overweight and I was always worried it would affect his health. I always invited him to go on hikes with me. I didn't make fun of him. He lost a ton of weight when we worked out together. I'm not trying to make anyone feel bad for being concerned for their loved ones, I just hope people think about how they approach it. Watch the show, pay attention to the look on Rob's face. The hurt is beyond obvious

OK I understand now. I don't watch the show so I don't know exactly how they act. You didn't make me feel bad, but I did feel bad every time I tried to talk to him about it because I could see in his face it reminded him that he does have all that extra weight and doesn't like it. Thanks for clarifying

notthecheat · August 2013

SweetSouthernMomma08 said:

KateMW said:

Risalyn222 said:

On the topic of fast food. We drove by Burger King yesterday and there was a sign saying we now accept EBT cards ( food stamps). I think if you are getting food money from the government you should have to buy your food from the grocery store. Going out to eat is a "treat" and if you can't afford to go out you should be cooking your family well balanced meals at home.
But on the other hand, this punishes the people who use EBT responsibly and perhaps need a quick bite during or on the way to work. People who are in school and working and don't have time to go home and cook a full meal.

But, couldn't they have packed an apple or bag of crackers or a sandwich to eat later? If I know I'm going to be out late or working late, I pack a larger lunch that day and make sure to eat appropriately during the day. Couldn't they do the same?

I can see this heading down "the poor don't deserve oreos or birthday cake" route...

blainethetrain · August 2013

I don't know if I can handle two days in a row of the poor people should get jobs and stretch their pittance of EBT to make gourmet healthy meals bullshit. It's really easy to claim you've hit a home run through hard work and gumption when you're born on second base.

MamaHanna · August 2013

MamaHanna said:

I get a lot of flame from my family from this one but I really have no interest in keeping up a relationship with my dad anymore. He as always just been "some guy" to me, never came to anything (dance stuff, plays, HS graduation, College graduation...my WEDDING!). Last year he called me on mothers day and said "congrats on growing up in the mid west and not having a kid yet." My dad is a New Yorker for life and has a very low level of respect for the mid west. Anyway I called him and my step mom to tell them I was pg (ironicly she and I are very close) on mothers day, she cried, he said "yeah I thought you were going to say that." Thanks dad, not like I was told as a teenager that I could not have kids and this is basicly a miricale. I give about zero fucks about involoveing him in my life and I get the "oh he is your dad, you can't just cut him out" thing from people all the time but I don't see the point. I know I should feel bada bout this...but I really don't.

Really, IMO, (even though to me family is family and you do just about anything for family...) there comes a time when you just quit trying. And, I am totally in agreement with you about quitting trying. If he doesn't care and is just going to be a hateful person, move on with your life. Keep in touch with your step mom if you want, but other wise, I would move on from him. NO ONE needs someone like that in their life.

sventurarn . It just drives me nuts! There is a reason why I picked my DH. He wanted kids and wanted to have a big part in their lives. My dad, doesn't even like kids...but has 5! He does better with my brothers so they don't get it at all but we never got along. He is not a bad person he just is a father and not a dad if you get what I mean. He paid the bills, made sure I did ok in school but that's about it. When I told him we were having a girl he said "well Joe must be dissappointed"...yeah some guys like having daughters a-hole! I think if he abused me people would get it but just because you can't get arrested for mental abuse dosen't make it not real!

lauralye267 · August 2013

I am starving and instead of eating a healthy bowl of cereal for breakfast I'm heading to bruggers for a bagel and Starbucks for a pumpkin latte!! You all have me very curious about this beverage!! Haha it's my last Friday of summer vacation and I deserve it lol <:-P

redmond_steph · August 2013

Cashingn2 said:

leahraewku said:

My confession is that while everyone else was talking about the Kardashian placenta mess, I was more upset about them fat shaming Rob. I think it's complete shit to make anyone feel bad about their bodies
Especially when Kim and Khloe get harassed by the press for the same thing. They should know better. I didn't see the episode, but I've seen others where those two are the ring leaders in the fat shaming game.

I didn't see the episode either but I also think that at least Khloe has some right to say something. She used to be the "fat one". Also I'm thinking he's bordering an unhealthy amount of weight at such a young age and for some reason that's how that family shows concern.
No one EVER has the right to shame someone. It's one thing to try to be helpful but they don't approach it correctly. Yes, he's unhealthy. Yes, he needs to get moving. No, they don't need to shame him.

It's the way in which they speak to him that I have a problem with. Sure, he should do something about becoming healthier, but do they honestly think that embarrassing him on national tv is the way to do it? I'm willing to bet that he's figured out for himself that he's gained a bit of weight, he doesn't need his family shoving it in his face all the time to remind him.

MissyC979 · August 2013

I keep buying Hoodsie cups (the ones where half are vanilla with strawberry syrup and the other half are vanilla with chocolate syrup). However, I only eat the ones with strawberry syrup. I have about 20 cups of the vanilla with chocolate syrup in my freezer right now and I'm probably going to have DH pick me up more Hoodsies on his way home from work. I know I should just buy vanilla ice cream and strawberry syrup to make it myself, but I don't.

I'm like Homer Simpson with his Neapolitan ice cream...

Aycul18 · August 2013

My FFFC is that I've been completely lazy. I'm running a store, and instead of doing things I should, like attempting to sell things online, and working on getting new advertising, I have spent my day on facebook or the bump for the past week. The only thing I have accomplished is finding a pediatric practice near me that people really like, and printing out the registry checklists... I really need to get to work.

bishesbcrazy · August 2013

Risalyn222 said:

I think people are being really judge mental regarding people that receive govt assistance like TANF and SNAP.
I don't mean to come off as judgemental. I never want to knock someone for accepting government assistance. Who knows my family could need it one day if DH were to lose his job. The part that upsets me is that if we want to go out for dinner even fast food most times, we have to plan for it, while other people with ebt cards can just stop at the drive thru on someone else's dime.

How do you know that they don't plan for it as well?

mcraig107 · August 2013

My husband was supposed to go to the race with his dad today for labor day weekend and ended up getting into a huge argument with his mom over I don't know what because he won't tell me. So he told them he wasn't going to the race... I'm a little happy that he is staying in town with us and I can study. Selfish?... yes.... Do I care? No, I haven't had a vacay in 5 years so HAHAHA!

mamaj1220 · August 2013

@MamaHanna not all New Yorkers have low respect for the Midwest some of my closest friends are from the Midwest. Also don't feel bad my sister and I have really both stopped trying to have a relationship with our father...when you feel like he doesnt approve of your choices and it will never be good enough sometimes it's best to let it go and hope they grow up at some point.
My FFFC is I would totally rather cuddle my dog then SO. Not to be mean but SO is like on top of me and all over the place while my dog and just wrap up around each other. He totally calls me on it too...I can't help it Opps.

mavgirl_73 · August 2013

I do not want to drive and then walk around in the humidity again today. I love my job but ya it sucks to be sweating while you walk only to enter a room where it's hotter inside than outside.

Ktrue85 · August 2013

MrsP821 said:

I have another. H made the move to the guest bedroom because of my crazy amount of pillows I sleep with now and I actually love sleeping by myself. It was a bit of an adjustment at first, but now I'm used to it. He doesn't wake me up in the middle of the night due to snoring and I can completely take over our king size bed. I realize this is only temporary until things get back to normal, but for now, I'm not complaining.

My goodness, woman, how many pillows do you have in there?!

lp0 · August 2013

@mamaHanna - I don't think you are wrong even a little and you shouldn't feel bad about it. I don't believe that just because people share your same bloodline that they immediately get a pass for being an asshole or worthless human being. My two aunts have lived their entire lives in and out of jail for prostitution and drugs (sacrificing their children well being in the process). I do not consider these people "family" and could less if they were offended they were not invited to my wedding or that I refuse to have anything to do with them.

Furthermore if it wasn't for DS we would have cut MIL out of our lives a long time ago. Honestly though every day that goes by she gets worst so it may eventually have to happen. I just can't see allowing toxic people in our lives.

amberpro · August 2013

If people post long a long reply with no paragraphs (well, sometimes even with paragraphs), I skim through or scroll past. Some just get so tedious to read. Brevity is the key to effective communication, people. Brevity and organization.

I will also admit that I often have to go back and reread if the thread gets good, though.

nicholssquared · August 2013

I guess my FFFC is that (at least for those of us who live in America) the government taxes us, and does so because the democracy voted and put representatives in place that chose to do that. I consider it the price for living in such a well developed country. Is it perfect? No. Is the system perfect? Certainly not. But I would rather live in the USA than (almost) anywhere else because our average standard of living, healthcare, education, etc is VERY high compared to the world average.

Because of this, I am happy to pay my taxes. And once I pay them, I really don't feel like it's my right to govern what gets done with them, including telling people who need government assistance what to eat. Just because it was (at one point, maybe) my money doesn't give me any right to control what other people put in their bodies as nourishment. I live in this country full of potential for me and my family, I pay my dues. Done. No further thought required.

blainethetrain · August 2013

Risalyn222 said:

hckygrl909 said:
I don't know if I can handle two days in a row of the poor people should get jobs and stretch their pittance of EBT to make gourmet healthy meals bullshit. It's really easy to claim you've hit a home run through hard work and gumption when you're born on second base.

Actually, my family is not well off at all. We struggle every week to make ends meet. We pay our bills full out fridge with food and have very little left for anything other than necessities.

I work for a non-profit organization that offers health and nutrition counseling for low-income families. I process their financial information. I can assure you that the cash benefits (which is what you'd have to use at Burger King) are not enough to eat fast food every night.

My point with the second base comment was that the ladies who are judging the poors here for their lousy nutrition habits have had the benefit of education about healthy food choices. Not everyone can say the same. One of the girls in my prenatal class didn't know that cheese came from cows.

redmond_steph · August 2013

My FFFC is that I know we have yogurt and milk for cereal in the fridge for breakfast, but I think I'm just going to go through Tim Hortins drive thru and get a bagel with cream cheese and a french vanilla cappuccino. If DH questions me later I'll claim I forgot about the food in the fridge.

Marchmellow2 · August 2013

My confession: I GPS track my DH! I know it sounds awful but let me explain! Well it started like 2 years ago when he started working out of town. A friend of mine said she did it with her H and to just call AT&T and they would explain. I called and they told me as long as we both have iPhones, which we did, to just install an app call "Find iphone" and you simply log in and you can see exactly where the phone is. The lady from AT&T even said she does it with her H. So yea that's why I do it. And I rarely use it! I only use it to see if he's on his way home so I can be ready. It's an awesome feature and he knows I do it.

KelseyKetchum · August 2013

Risalyn222 said:
On the topic of fast food. We drove by Burger King yesterday and there was a sign saying we now accept EBT cards ( food stamps). I think if you are getting food money from the government you should have to buy your food from the grocery store. Going out to eat is a "treat" and if you can't afford to go out you should be cooking your family well balanced meals at home.

If you are homeless you can use your food stamps on fast food. Mainly because a homeless person is unable to cook a hot meal.

My FFFC is probably a repeat but I have been eating cereal for breakfast and dinner. It's so easy and yummy!

RanFan28 · August 2013

I've never seen any of the Star Wars movies. I have friends who feel this makes me an unfit mother.

I also never had any desire to read the 50 Shades books and I won't see the movies. Just NMS.

I am way TOO excited about Texas Tech Football starting tonight. I can't think about anything except that college football is back and I really LOVE college football.

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