FFFC

ravenclaw1 · October 2013

It's officially Friday where I live, and I have a feeling my little boo isn't going to be sleeping soundly for a bit, so I'm getting this started

My confession:

I am shameless about inviting guests over to see our daughter around meal times, hoping people will offer to bring H and me lunch or dinner. So far it's working like a charm and we've gotten lots of good freebie meals out if it.

strlitemiss · October 2013

I leak so much I rarely wear a shirt.

HBirdie · October 2013

Haha, already? It's still 9:15 on Thursday for me... but that's okay.

My confession: I'm keeping my induction date secret from everyone except our parents and siblings. I'm soo tired of the texts and calls, and I know if I let people know I'm going in on Monday night, we'll be flooded on Tuesday with questions and I don't feel like dealing with that. Even friends I'm close to.... I just don't want to deal with it.

HBirdie · October 2013

Okay I just thought of my real one. This is kind of a UO, too, I think.

I'm getting really irritated about this whole "Where are the regs?" and "This group is dying!" comments. Just because in the last few months the regs have changed doesn't mean we don't have a good group. It pisses me off that there's this underlying implication that our group is worse because the people who posted regularly in the first few months are nowhere to be seen (or just post less). It's insulting because I consider myself a reg, but I haven't always been. Do I somehow count as less or not good enough because I wasn't posting every day back in February? I don't think so. In my eyes, we DO have a good solid group of regs on here, they just aren't the same regs from way back when. And there's nothing wrong with that. If those old regs come back, awesome! It'll just make us an even better group. If they don't? Well, we have "new" regs who are awesome and supportive and lovely.

The End.

strlitemiss · October 2013

HBirdie said:
Okay I just thought of my real one. This is kind of a UO, too, I think.

I'm getting really irritated about this whole "Where are the regs?" and "This group is dying!" comments. Just because in the last few months the regs have changed doesn't mean we don't have a good group. It pisses me off that there's this underlying implication that our group is worse because the people who posted regularly in the first few months are nowhere to be seen (or just post less). It's insulting because I consider myself a reg, but I haven't always been. Do I somehow count as less or not good enough because I wasn't posting every day back in February? I don't think so. In my eyes, we DO have a good solid group of regs on here, they just aren't the same regs from way back when. And there's nothing wrong with that. If those old regs come back, awesome! It'll just make us an even better group. If they don't? Well, we have "new" regs who are awesome and supportive and lovely.

The End.

Don't feel bad I've been here since January and I'm not a "reg", I've had a few people say things referencing to me as a newbie!

blinnea23 · October 2013

Been here since January too and I'm not considered a reg either.

My FFFC : DHs mother has been wonderful. She has helped out a lot with housecleaning the first week we were home ( at 3 weeks now) but I'm noticing that things in my kitchen are in new places, she hints at me not cooking for DH, and seems to think she has a right to come over EVERY day. Just wishing now I wouldn't have taken all that help at first. Then DH asked her to come over and he would pay her to do my house work. Um Hello!!!?!? You could have asked me first....,well I guess this turned into more of a vent ....sorry

HBirdie · October 2013

lmtoo89 blinnea23: Say whaaa? You're both regulars to me. :x

HBirdie · October 2013

blinnea23 said:

Been here since January too and I'm not considered a reg either. My FFFC : DHs mother has been wonderful. She has helped out a lot with housecleaning the first week we were home ( at 3 weeks now) but I'm noticing that things in my kitchen are in new places, she hints at me not cooking for DH, and seems to think she has a right to come over EVERY day. Just wishing now I wouldn't have taken all that help at first. Then DH asked her to come over and he would pay her to do my house work. Um Hello!!!?!? You could have asked me first....,well I guess this turned into more of a vent ....sorry

Umm, what? Not cool. The subtle undermining/suggestions that you aren't a good wife are SO not cool. And neither is your DH offering to pay her to do your chores. Did you have a talk with him? Maybe you should also talk to her (if he won't) and let her know that while her help has been awesome, now that you're more settled you'd love to have some more alone time with your baby and that you don't need her as much? I don't know how you could word that without offending her but I hope you can figure something out.

JocelynB0911 · October 2013

HBirdie said:
lmtoo89 blinnea23: Say whaaa? You're both regulars to me. :x

This. As an "old reg" I know who you two are. Personally, there are a few newer, frequent posters that I truly don't know but for the most part I like the way the "newer regs" are keeping up with things.

blinnea23 · October 2013

HBirdie said:

blinnea23 said:

Been here since January too and I'm not considered a reg either.

My FFFC : DHs mother has been wonderful. She has helped out a lot with housecleaning the first week we were home ( at 3 weeks now) but I'm noticing that things in my kitchen are in new places, she hints at me not cooking for DH, and seems to think she has a right to come over EVERY day. Just wishing now I wouldn't have taken all that help at first. Then DH asked her to come over and he would pay her to do my house work. Um Hello!!!?!? You could have asked me first....,well I guess this turned into more of a vent ....sorry

Umm, what? Not cool. The subtle undermining/suggestions that you aren't a good wife are SO not cool. And neither is your DH offering to pay her to do your chores. Did you have a talk with him? Maybe you should also talk to her (if he won't) and let her know that while her help has been awesome, now that you're more settled you'd love to have some more alone time with your baby and that you don't need her as much? I don't know how you could word that without offending her but I hope you can figure something out.

Well they are leaving for the winter so I'm trying to be cool about it. I told her about a week ago that once I was feeling better that I wouldn't need her help. So today I made sure most the chores were done so when she came there wasn't anything for her to do. I told DH that and he understood. He just wanted me to relax and be with DD the first few weeks, which was very sweet. So hopefully she picks up on my hints :P

princessvespa1 · October 2013

I am so over the up all night comfort nursing. It makes me angry that she will be so asleep at the breast that she is snoring and yet I move her to her bed and she wakes up just as I crawl under my own covers. I cry a lot. I have tried all the suggestions. Nothing but the boob will do.

AnjaO · October 2013

blinnea23 Desiree258, I would freaking lose it.

I'm pretty sure people consider me a lurker because I never start a new post. Every time I'm going to start one, I end up googling my question or just deciding my post is pointless/no one gives a crap.

I also don't really care if birth stories are drive-bys, I figure there's no harm in a congratulations, and I'm at the point in this pregnancy where I don't feel like getting my butt off the couch, so reading about other people having babies passes as entertainment.

happybride 276 · October 2013

HBirdie said:
Okay I just thought of my real one. This is kind of a UO, too, I think.

I'm getting really irritated about this whole "Where are the regs?" and "This group is dying!" comments. Just because in the last few months the regs have changed doesn't mean we don't have a good group. It pisses me off that there's this underlying implication that our group is worse because the people who posted regularly in the first few months are nowhere to be seen (or just post less). It's insulting because I consider myself a reg, but I haven't always been. Do I somehow count as less or not good enough because I wasn't posting every day back in February? I don't think so. In my eyes, we DO have a good solid group of regs on here, they just aren't the same regs from way back when. And there's nothing wrong with that. If those old regs come back, awesome! It'll just make us an even better group. If they don't? Well, we have "new" regs who are awesome and supportive and lovely.

The End.

I agree with all of this. I have no clue if I am considered a ref or not, but I can say I have been posting practically every day for months (and been here since Jan). I just posted more when I had more to say. I love our new regs and found a ton of entertainment (Friends GIF party, nightly insomnia posts, drama lama posts).

My confessions are as follows;

1. I am pretending I am ok with my husband going out of two for 5days and 4 nights, but I am terrified of him leaving us. This is a trip for fun and if he didn't go we would lose out on a good amount of money.
2. Coinciding with 1, my hisband's mom has offered several times to come over and help with the baby when H is out of town. I keep saying no thanks, but not because I couldn't use the help. I know she will just piss me off so I would rather feel stressed or alone than to have her here with me.
3. My son doesn't have eye brows and his ears are pretty big. I would normally think these traits would make someone unattractive, but I truly think my son is the most beautiful baby in the world.

aislinsmom · October 2013

When DS was about 10 days old or so he & I had to stay at my parent's house because an exterminator was coming to mine (for a crummy flea problem thanks to our cat). We ended up having to stay several days and although I am home now, I wish I was still there!! My mom was so super helpful with the baby and meals and everything. DH is just not that great when it comes to dealing with a fussy baby and usually passes him right back to me claiming he needs to nurse. It was just so nice being at my mom's and having her help whenever I needed it. She has such a way with babies; DS would always calm down for her and I could relax for a while. I sometimes wish the fleas would come back so I had an excuse to stay at my parent's again for a few days and get a break!

HBirdie · October 2013

happybride 276 said:

Okay I just thought of my real one. This is kind of a UO, too, I think.

I'm getting really irritated about this whole "Where are the regs?" and "This group is dying!" comments. Just because in the last few months the regs have changed doesn't mean we don't have a good group. It pisses me off that there's this underlying implication that our group is worse because the people who posted regularly in the first few months are nowhere to be seen (or just post less). It's insulting because I consider myself a reg, but I haven't always been. Do I somehow count as less or not good enough because I wasn't posting every day back in February? I don't think so. In my eyes, we DO have a good solid group of regs on here, they just aren't the same regs from way back when. And there's nothing wrong with that. If those old regs come back, awesome! It'll just make us an even better group. If they don't? Well, we have "new" regs who are awesome and supportive and lovely.

The End.
I agree with all of this. I have no clue if I am considered a ref or not, but I can say I have been posting practically every day for months (and been here since Jan). I just posted more when I had more to say. I love our new regs and found a ton of entertainment (Friends GIF party, nightly insomnia posts, drama lama posts). My confessions are as follows; 1. I am pretending I am ok with my husband going out of two for 5days and 4 nights, but I am terrified of him leaving us. This is a trip for fun and if he didn't go we would lose out on a good amount of money. 2. Coinciding with 1, my hisband's mom has offered several times to come over and help with the baby when H is out of town. I keep saying no thanks, but not because I couldn't use the help. I know she will just piss me off so I would rather feel stressed or alone than to have her here with me. 3. My son doesn't have eye brows and his ears are pretty big. I would normally think these traits would make someone unattractive, but I truly think my son is the most beautiful baby in the world.

Man, girrrl, we are awesome.

happybride 276 · October 2013

HBirdie said:

happybride 276 said:

Okay I just thought of my real one. This is kind of a UO, too, I think.

I'm getting really irritated about this whole "Where are the regs?" and "This group is dying!" comments. Just because in the last few months the regs have changed doesn't mean we don't have a good group. It pisses me off that there's this underlying implication that our group is worse because the people who posted regularly in the first few months are nowhere to be seen (or just post less). It's insulting because I consider myself a reg, but I haven't always been. Do I somehow count as less or not good enough because I wasn't posting every day back in February? I don't think so. In my eyes, we DO have a good solid group of regs on here, they just aren't the same regs from way back when. And there's nothing wrong with that. If those old regs come back, awesome! It'll just make us an even better group. If they don't? Well, we have "new" regs who are awesome and supportive and lovely.

The End.
I agree with all of this. I have no clue if I am considered a ref or not, but I can say I have been posting practically every day for months (and been here since Jan). I just posted more when I had more to say. I love our new regs and found a ton of entertainment (Friends GIF party, nightly insomnia posts, drama lama posts). My confessions are as follows; 1. I am pretending I am ok with my husband going out of two for 5days and 4 nights, but I am terrified of him leaving us. This is a trip for fun and if he didn't go we would lose out on a good amount of money. 2. Coinciding with 1, my hisband's mom has offered several times to come over and help with the baby when H is out of town. I keep saying no thanks, but not because I couldn't use the help. I know she will just piss me off so I would rather feel stressed or alone than to have her here with me. 3. My son doesn't have eye brows and his ears are pretty big. I would normally think these traits would make someone unattractive, but I truly think my son is the most beautiful baby in the world.

Man, girrrl, we are awesome.

You know that's right

GIFSoup

HBirdie · October 2013

happybride 276: Ha! Awesome. I literally got up out of bed just to post that GIF. Getting back under the warm cozy covers now!

I have another confession! Because why not, ours never gets past 2 or 3 pages anyway.

Every night I sleep terrrrribly (if at all), and my theory is that it's because DH is there taking up lots of space and breathing loudly. He always gets up around 5 and that's when I sleep best (sometimes I don't even fall asleep until then).

He always falls asleep on the couch after dinner and I herd him to bed after awhile... well, tonight instead of forcing him awake and making him get in bed, I covered him with a blanket instead, and I'm enjoying having the whole bed to myself. It's been like three hours and he's still asleep, and he's still wearing his work clothes... I felt guilty about it, but hey, he's sleeping fine, right? Maybe he'll wake up and head to bed, and that's fine, but if not, then I might actually sleep well tonight! Can't help but feel like a terrible wife, but I don't think he'll mind.

happybride 276 · October 2013

HBirdie said:

happybride 276: Ha! Awesome. I literally got up out of bed just to post that GIF. Getting back under the warm cozy covers now!

I have another confession! Because why not, ours never gets past 2 or 3 pages anyway.

Every night I sleep terrrrribly (if at all), and my theory is that it's because DH is there taking up lots of space and breathing loudly. He always gets up around 5 and that's when I sleep best (sometimes I don't even fall asleep until then).
He always falls asleep on the couch after dinner and I herd him to bed after awhile... well, tonight instead of forcing him awake and making him get in bed, I covered him with a blanket instead, and I'm enjoying having the whole bed to myself. It's been like three hours and he's still asleep, and he's still wearing his work clothes... I felt guilty about it, but hey, he's sleeping fine, right? Maybe he'll wake up and head to bed, and that's fine, but if not, then I might actually sleep well tonight! Can't help but feel like a terrible wife, but I don't think he'll mind.

I love the gif! It was much appreciated! Enjoy the bed all to yourself and try to sleep well. Don't feel bad. I use to make a little extra noise (when I was towards the end of my pregnancy) because I knew my husband would get annoyed and go sleep on the couch. The truth is towards the end I could only sleep in bed. The couch cause me terrible pain for some reason. He always slept well in the couch and it sounds like your husband isn't uncomfortable either

Jenmarie279 · October 2013

1) I seriously cannot stand my in-laws. I've tried, trust me, but my FIL gives me the serious creeps and I don't like him holding my baby.

2) I feel so much better now that I'm no longer pregnant, but there are times when I miss my belly and feeling her kick. She's our last baby, so it really saddens me to know I wont have that feeling again.

3) DH goes back to work on Monday. While I have loved having him here around to help, that isn't the thing I am going to miss. I am going to miss our mornings together drinking coffee and making fun of the dorky news anchor on tv. I'll miss just hanging out and talking while taking turns taking care of LO. He's my best friend and I am going to miss hanging out with him all day.

JocelynB0911 · October 2013

I have a slight obsession with almond milk. It's just so good.

I really wish I didn't call my grandpa to come down for baptism this weekend. He and his wife aren't even here and I'm already annoyed by them.

wlux · October 2013

I'm effing tired.

kennazebrowsky · October 2013

HBirdie said:
Okay I just thought of my real one. This is kind of a UO, too, I think.

I'm getting really irritated about this whole "Where are the regs?" and "This group is dying!" comments. Just because in the last few months the regs have changed doesn't mean we don't have a good group. It pisses me off that there's this underlying implication that our group is worse because the people who posted regularly in the first few months are nowhere to be seen (or just post less). It's insulting because I consider myself a reg, but I haven't always been. Do I somehow count as less or not good enough because I wasn't posting every day back in February? I don't think so. In my eyes, we DO have a good solid group of regs on here, they just aren't the same regs from way back when. And there's nothing wrong with that. If those old regs come back, awesome! It'll just make us an even better group. If they don't? Well, we have "new" regs who are awesome and supportive and lovely.

The End.

I love our group. I just have not seen a handful of the ladies I like! I had my baby 7 weeks ago, been back at work for a while. So I'm so bored! I miss super fun posts and gifs!

There definitely are some late comers who I consider awesome and a part of the group too.

My confession is I'm baffled that the admins of the Facebook group are voting and that they don't even come on tb anymore. I obviously am not cool enough or regular enough for them. But I'm over it now. I feel like they are not good enough for me.

OliveMom3 · October 2013

kennazebrowsky said:

HBirdie said:
Okay I just thought of my real one. This is kind of a UO, too, I think.

I'm getting really irritated about this whole "Where are the regs?" and "This group is dying!" comments. Just because in the last few months the regs have changed doesn't mean we don't have a good group. It pisses me off that there's this underlying implication that our group is worse because the people who posted regularly in the first few months are nowhere to be seen (or just post less). It's insulting because I consider myself a reg, but I haven't always been. Do I somehow count as less or not good enough because I wasn't posting every day back in February? I don't think so. In my eyes, we DO have a good solid group of regs on here, they just aren't the same regs from way back when. And there's nothing wrong with that. If those old regs come back, awesome! It'll just make us an even better group. If they don't? Well, we have "new" regs who are awesome and supportive and lovely.

The End.
I love our group. I just have not seen a handful of the ladies I like! I had my baby 7 weeks ago, been back at work for a while. So I'm so bored! I miss super fun posts and gifs!

There definitely are some late comers who I consider awesome and a part of the group too.

My confession is I'm baffled that the admins of the Facebook group are voting and that they don't even come on tb anymore. I obviously am not cool enough or regular enough for them. But I'm over it now. I feel like they are not good enough for me.

Good job perpetuating the stereotype that TBers are full of drama. ::claps hands::

kennazebrowsky · October 2013

I don't care - again don't wanna be a part of a group that doesn't want me in it. A group that invited everyone under the sun before we knew each other.

I don't need judgmental assholes bringing me down. They are the problem not me.

It should not take this long to vote about letting people in a group. Thank you for confirming why I didn't join when they recruited 10,000 of us in my first trimester.

ejb23 · October 2013

I have no clue if I'm considered a reg or not, been here since the beginning but not a huge poster during some periods. Anyway mine is that I love to schedule people to come over meet the LO, bring us food, maybe even help out around the house. But shortly after I get so annoyed that they overstay my idea of welcome. I want to post a sign that says visitors are welcome between nursing sessions only so if I pull out my boob twice you better be packing your bags!

ajbook · October 2013

I wake DH up earlier than necessary after DDs morning feeding, before he goes to work, so the three of us can cuddle in bed.

OliveMom3 · October 2013

AFwifelife said:

kennazebrowsky said:
I don't care - again don't wanna be a part of a group that doesn't want me in it. A group that invited everyone under the sun before we knew each other.

I don't need judgmental assholes bringing me down. They are the problem not me.

It should not take this long to vote about letting people in a group. Thank you for confirming why I didn't join when they recruited 10,000 of us in my first trimester.
Preach sister.

I completely agree. I didn't want to join the group when it first started because it was way too soon. When you brought it up I considered it too but got completely turned off when the voting thing came up. @olivemom3 - the only person that perpetuated drama on here was you. You really didn't have to divulge that it was being voted on whether to let people on or not. You really could have left it at that you will let the admin know more people wanted to join.

Yeah I guess I could have not mentioned the vote but if you read through all my replies they are drama free. I had no idea the reaction would be so negative to FBers wanting to vote on it. TBers brought that drama in.

OliveMom3 · October 2013

I'm not new but i honestly didn't think it would be an issue. I have no crystal ball to be able to forecast what will piss people off.

I don't hate drama I just like that th FB group doesn't have any.

OliveMom3 · October 2013

The vote is not a popularity contest. It was to see if we wanted to open the already closed group. No one takes votes on individual people. It was so drama free but here it seems to have been blown so out of proportion. Anyway. I guess if you guys wanted a FB group to join there's enough of you to make another one.

nata59 · October 2013

My confession: my IL's are coming to visit this weekend and staying until next Friday and I'm dreading it. My parents were here this passed week and I found it exhausting. I was glad they came to visit but it was tiring while trying to recover from my cs and take care of a newborn. I can just imagine how tiring it'll be with the IL's, our relationship is a bit strained as it is. Did I mention my MIL just loves to give unwarrented advice? Really hoping I don't lose my mind while they're here!

Takeabreath · October 2013

I was up ALL night with LO because she would wake up as soon as I put her down every single time. DH ended up on his back a few times and snored like a machine, so I would bump into him accidentally to get him to roll over or shut up just because I was so annoyed with lack of sleep.if I'm not sleeping, might as well have peace and quiet wherever I can find it.

JocelynB0911 · October 2013

OliveMom3 said:
The vote is not a popularity contest. It was to see if we wanted to open the already closed group. No one takes votes on individual people. It was so drama free but here it seems to have been blown so out of proportion. Anyway. I guess if you guys wanted a FB group to join there's enough of you to make another one.

4 people wanted to join that we're mentioned on the fb group. Seriously that hardly opening it up to everyone. Like they've been saying on the fb site, let it die but here you are, needing the last word. Drop it already. If you really thought mentioning a vote wouldn't spark something here I'm starting to doubt your intelligence.

MamaInMN · October 2013

I hate the term newbs. It sounds like boobs and my immature self can't get over it.

But my real confession is that after aurora's pic/birth stats were stolen, I can't believe anyone wants to be part of a fb group. While I can see the appeal, it totally creeps me out.

DonnaMartinGraduates · October 2013

So the FB thing has taken over UO Thursday and FFFC? Guys, don't we all have new(ish) babies or are waiting for babies to get here any day? I'm sure there are a thousand and one other things we can obsess over besides "TB vs FB" shit. Let it go, move on.

And someone tell me WTF to do about my bloody nipples. I can't take it much longer!

happybride 276 · October 2013

MamaInMN said:
I hate the term newbs. It sounds like boobs and my immature self can't get over it.

But my real confession is that after aurora's pic/birth stats were stolen, I can't believe anyone wants to be part of a fb group. While I can see the appeal, it totally creeps me out.

I would have zero issue being a part of a small FB group of selected members that I feel comfortable with. I would honestly rather talk to the ladies I talk to on TB on FB because not everybody and their cousin can chime in.

EDT that sounded really bitchy. I honestly love TB and all the craziness that is included. What I don't like is when someone from another board reads our posts even though I enjoy it when other borad's post are brought here. I know that makes me a jerk. I don't care.

MamaInMN · October 2013

happybride 276 said:

I hate the term newbs. It sounds like boobs and my immature self can't get over it.

But my real confession is that after aurora's pic/birth stats were stolen, I can't believe anyone wants to be part of a fb group. While I can see the appeal, it totally creeps me out.
I would have zero issue being a part of a small FB group of selected members that I feel comfortable with. I would honestly rather talk to the ladies I talk to on TB on FB because not everybody and their cousin can chime in.

Oh, I completely understand and agree! But it still makes me wary...that's all.

JocelynB0911 · October 2013

DonnaMartinGraduates said:
So the FB thing has taken over UO Thursday and FFFC? Guys, don't we all have new(ish) babies or are waiting for babies to get here any day? I'm sure there are a thousand and one other things we can obsess over besides "TB vs FB" shit. Let it go, move on.

And someone tell me WTF to do about my bloody nipples. I can't take it much longer!

Topless (if you can), nipple cream. That's the only thing that worked when mine cracked when ds1 was 6 months old.

wlux · October 2013

I've just leaked through my second shirt..... Damn it. I am supposed to go out in public today boobs!

Curls218 · October 2013

DonnaMartinGraduates said:
So the FB thing has taken over UO Thursday and FFFC? Guys, don't we all have new(ish) babies or are waiting for babies to get here any day? I'm sure there are a thousand and one other things we can obsess over besides "TB vs FB" shit. Let it go, move on.

And someone tell me WTF to do about my bloody nipples. I can't take it much longer!

You have cracked nipples? Call your OB to get a prescription. There's a stronger nipple cream that has to be compounded at the pharmacy that supposedly helps them heal faster. And get nipple shells (I like the Medela SoftShells) so they're not constantly being rubbed against.

redfallon · October 2013

Loppy19 said:
My relatives that I'm not remotely close to shared DS' picture on their FB from a pic I shared on mine... It irritated me so I deleted the picture. I should just say something but I would rather just not deal with them. I hate it when people act like you're super close just because something fun happens.

I started adding *Please do not click "Share"* when I post a pic of DD on FB. I also made a request shortly after she was born for people not to do that. Your privacy settings are supposed to prohibit that but my mom was able to share a belly bump pic of mine with her friends that I'm not friends with on there. I hate that Share link.

Curls218 · October 2013

My confession - I used DS as an excuse not to go to a family party. It's a first birthday party so I said that since he doesn't have his 2 month shots yet we don't want him around a lot of people/kids. This is actually try, but I didn't want to go to the party anyway.

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