UO anyone?

moosebaby2011 · October 2013

valigrl21 said:

I have more today.
I think people who do not return shopping carts and leave them in the middle of the parking lot are plain lazy and highly inconsiderate.
I totally agree but have done it a few times. I have felt horrible, but it's been when it's pouring down rain and I have had my daughter with me. So do I make my baby/little toddler get soaking wet while I unload the groceries and return the cart or just be a jerk that leaves my shopping cart out? And by out, I mean I will still try to put it out of cars way and in a spot where it won't roll into any cars. But just not in the shopping cart return slots.

That's why I always make an effort to park near a cart return, even if it means parking farther away from the store.

mrsjenni · October 2013

sugarland726 said:

Scott's toilet paper is the worst toilet paper on the market. If I am at someone's house using the bathroom and realize they have Scott's, I'm like this:

I love Scott's. I hate the super soft kind and have the same reaction when I see it. I've compromised with DH and we now get the Scott's Soft, but it's still much better than that other crap.

goldenB · October 2013

I don't think cravings are a 'real' thing. I think it's just an excuse we pregnant ladies use to get our hands on some extra goodies

shortstuff15 · October 2013

SunflowersBride said:

sventurarn said:

I might get flamed but i think euthanasia should be legal. At least over a certain age. I see so many cases of people ready to die who have to live the rest of their lives slowly deteriorating and losing more and more of what "life" really means to them just because their bodies just keep on ticking, no matter how bad off they are.

100% agree. And I will up the ante here and say I think it's a waste of resources to keep people alive in many circumstances when it is clear they will not be getting better. I also think that after age 80 or so, people should stop being given cancer tests. Cancer grows very slowly when you are elderly, and there is no point in anyone getting chemo or other treatment at that age. Yeah, flame away

I won't flame you, but I will say that cancer doesn't necessarily grow slower in the elderly. My Grandma had cancer in her 60's, got treatment and went into remission. Her cancer came back in her 80's and moved a whole lot faster that time around then the first time. And yes, she went for treatment, both radiation and chemo, and it did extend her life long enough so that she got to see one more grandchild get married and another get engaged.

ChuggingWater · October 2013

goldenB said:
I don't think cravings are a 'real' thing. I think it's just an excuse we pregnant ladies use to get our hands on some extra goodies

Lies!

peanutmuse · October 2013

tootsscott said:

I thought this thread was Unpopular Opinion? I know that my opinion is unpopular, that's why I posted it here. No I don't think you should have no support when you're pregnant, and I meant for those two things to go hand in hand. Sit quietly.. I don't care who you're with. My twin sister had a baby at 18 (my niece is now 9) and I went to some of her appointments, but the waiting room was not a place to be loud and obnoxious! My mom also died when I was 13 years old and would also love for her to be part of this pregnancy with me- she carried twins and I am carrying twins. The name of this post is UO and I'm sorry that people are offended by my unpopular opinion!

@tootsscott, This is the unpopular opinion thread. But it is not say-whatever-you-want-with-no-repercussions.

And apparently you DO care who she is there with, because that was a large part of your post -- commenting on how she should be a big girl and go by herself. No one has disagreed with the part about not having loud conversations. The part people took issue with is your judgment of her bringing her mother with her, which is very obvious in your post.

mrsjenni · October 2013

I don't think the glucose drink is all that terrible, but it affects people in different ways because of what it is testing for. I absolutely hate how it makes me feel after I drink it, which is why I always dread it. So all the "the glucose drink is awesome!" posts just get on my nerves.

peanutmuse · October 2013

mrsjenni said:

I don't think the glucose drink is all that terrible, but it affects people in different ways because of what it is testing for. I absolutely hate how it makes me feel after I drink it, which is why I always dread it. So all the "the glucose drink is awesome!" posts just get on my nerves.

I've never had the drink, but this is always what crosses my mind. My diet doesn't have a lot of sugar in it simply because I don't like sugar very much, so I'm guessing that my body will not react well to having a shit ton of sugar forced into it.

peanutmuse · October 2013

goldenB said:

I don't think cravings are a 'real' thing. I think it's just an excuse we pregnant ladies use to get our hands on some extra goodies

@goldenB, I haven't had any cravings at all this pregnancy. I don't discount any pregnancy symptoms because I can't comment on things I haven't experienced. But in my own personal experience, cravings just don't exist.

ScarlettDahlia · October 2013

sugarland726 said:

ccip82 said:

@sugarland726

I don't think I am familiar with Scott, but I fully admit to splurging on toilet paper because I like the fluffy soft kind.

It's super thin one ply. I don't even understand it. I use three times as much Scott's as I would any other brand of two ply merely so I don't feel like I am wiping with nothing. And it's rough! I hate it so much.

My parents use Scott. I try to avoid the bathroom when I'm over there. Cottonelle all the way!

I also can't use the cheap paper towels. Bounty just works wonders.

BuckeyeMommy4 · October 2013

I don't think the glucose drink tastes terrible, but it always gives me awful heartburn. So I hate it!

We use Scotts tp.That shit lasts forever with two little girls using 10 feet each time!

I don't agree with not testing for cancer after 80. My Grandma is 72 and acts so young still and I expect her to live until at least 100. I would want to her to have every chance to live a longer life.

I couldn't care less about who you want to bring your OB appointment, but it's time to grow up and be a little more mature, giggles.

I need to finish my coffee and think of my own UO.

silentsiren11 · October 2013

wilburbud said:

I hate the song "same love". I find it to be attention seeking and musically terrible. And I love the gays. (yes, I say that with humor). support Gay marriage. Support equal rights. HATE the song.

Like the message. Hate the song musically.

jamiecal · October 2013

ccip82 said:

Also in regards to the influx of glucose posts (I know everyone is having their tests and I don't mind the posts) But...the drink really isn't that bad in the grand scheme of things. Just chug it like a beer and be done

I'll be honest, I kind of liked it. Although if they could make it beer flavored I would have preferred that option.

SunflowersBride · October 2013

dhviel said:

SunflowersBride said:

sventurarn said:

I might get flamed but i think euthanasia should be legal. At least over a certain age. I see so many cases of people ready to die who have to live the rest of their lives slowly deteriorating and losing more and more of what "life" really means to them just because their bodies just keep on ticking, no matter how bad off they are.

100% agree. And I will up the ante here and say I think it's a waste of resources to keep people alive in many circumstances when it is clear they will not be getting better. I also think that after age 80 or so, people should stop being given cancer tests. Cancer grows very slowly when you are elderly, and there is no point in anyone getting chemo or other treatment at that age. Yeah, flame away

I won't flame you, but I will say that cancer doesn't necessarily grow slower in the elderly. My Grandma had cancer in her 60's, got treatment and went into remission. Her cancer came back in her 80's and moved a whole lot faster that time around then the first time. And yes, she went for treatment, both radiation and chemo, and it did extend her life long enough so that she got to see one more grandchild get married and another get engaged.

Obviously, people will have their own anecdotal stories about how their beloved relative lived longer because of treatment, but I personally can't imagine going through chemo and radiation at that age. My grandparents are died before I got married, and my DH lost his father about 10 years ago at age 55. It's nice when it works out that someone lives that long for special events, but in the grand scheme of things, it doesn't seem worth it to go through all that.

On a personal note, I watched my grandfather die of pancreatic cancer. He also went through chemo and radiation, and still died 3 months later. It was really ridiculous that the doctors even agreed to put him through all that knowing that pancreatic cancer is pretty much a death sentence, but I don't believe the doctors were completely truthful with him about his chances for survival. His experience has really shaped how I feel about this (and also hospice care, which is such a wonderful thing).

silentsiren11 · October 2013

mrsjenni said:

sugarland726 said:

Scott's toilet paper is the worst toilet paper on the market. If I am at someone's house using the bathroom and realize they have Scott's, I'm like this:

I love Scott's. I hate the super soft kind and have the same reaction when I see it. I've compromised with DH and we now get the Scott's Soft, but it's still much better than that other crap.

I prefer Scott's extra soft or extra strong. The super duper charmin etc. is just too damn fluffy. I agree Scott's 1000 or whatever the thin version is sucks, but in think the extra is just the right amount of fluffiness.

goldenB · October 2013

peanutmuse said:

goldenB said:

I don't think cravings are a 'real' thing. I think it's just an excuse we pregnant ladies use to get our hands on some extra goodies

@goldenB, I haven't had any cravings at all this pregnancy. I don't discount any pregnancy symptoms because I can't comment on things I haven't experienced. But in my own personal experience, cravings just don't exist.

I guess I just keep waiting for that moment where I need <<insert delicious food here>>> and it hasn't happened. Sure, I am hungry (all the time), but I have never gone out of my way to get some type of food.

Note: I love chocolate and chips this pregnancy. But I loved chocolate and chips pre-pregnancy. The difference is that now I feel like I can actually eat (more of it) because after all I am making life and that deserves a red velvet cupcake once in a while.

jamiecal · October 2013

I get annoyed when people complain about waiting at the doctor's office. How often do you NOT have to wait? You kind of just expect it, so complaining doesn't really help, does it? I totally understand that people's time is important, and it's frustrating that you are expected to be on time while the doc can be late. However, I also greatly appreciate that my doc's office never makes me feel rushed. I get to ask all the questions I need until I'm satisfied with knowing what I need to know, and I'm willing to wait an extra 15 min. for that if I need to.

BrittNR · October 2013

tootsscott said:
As I'm sitting in the hospital waiting room I can't stand people who have loud, obnoxious conversations. Or teen/young moms who bring their moms to their appointments.

YOU got pregnant like a big girl! It's not your mom's baby- it's yours!! Come to the appointments and sit quietly like the rest of us! Damn!!

My mom loves coming to my appointments. She works 5 min from the dr. office, and she is determined to be there for them. Would it bother me to go alone? Not at all. Would I hurt her feelings and ask her not to come? Nope. I'm happy to do something this little to make her happy.

SunflowersBride · October 2013

goldenB said:

peanutmuse said:

goldenB said:

I don't think cravings are a 'real' thing. I think it's just an excuse we pregnant ladies use to get our hands on some extra goodies

@goldenB, I haven't had any cravings at all this pregnancy. I don't discount any pregnancy symptoms because I can't comment on things I haven't experienced. But in my own personal experience, cravings just don't exist.

I guess I just keep waiting for that moment where I need <<insert delicious food here>>> and it hasn't happened. Sure, I am hungry (all the time), but I have never gone out of my way to get some type of food.

Note: I love chocolate and chips this pregnancy. But I loved chocolate and chips pre-pregnancy. The difference is that now I feel like I can actually eat (more of it) because after all I am making life and that deserves a red velvet cupcake once in a while.

I totally agree with all of this. I keep seeing posts where people say something like they made dinner and then didn't want it so they went out and got something else or made something else. I guess it's one thing if whatever you made is making you sick (also not something I experienced) but if I took the time to make food, I'm going to eat it regardless of whether or not I really wanted a burger and fries from McDonalds. It just seems really silly to me.

ccip82 · October 2013

jamiecal said:

I get annoyed when people complain about waiting at the doctor's office. How often do you NOT have to wait? You kind of just expect it, so complaining doesn't really help, does it? I totally understand that people's time is important, and it's frustrating that you are expected to be on time while the doc can be late. However, I also greatly appreciate that my doc's office never makes me feel rushed. I get to ask all the questions I need until I'm satisfied with knowing what I need to know, and I'm willing to wait an extra 15 min. for that if I need to.

I almost always arrive early, so I end up waiting an awfully lot. What I find highly annoying are habitually late people. I can understand having an unforeseen issue, but it grinds my gears when someone comes waltzing into the waiting room...20 minutes late for their appointment and are completely unapologetic and unfazed.

jamiecal · October 2013

goldenB said:

peanutmuse said:

goldenB said:

I don't think cravings are a 'real' thing. I think it's just an excuse we pregnant ladies use to get our hands on some extra goodies

@goldenB, I haven't had any cravings at all this pregnancy. I don't discount any pregnancy symptoms because I can't comment on things I haven't experienced. But in my own personal experience, cravings just don't exist.

I guess I just keep waiting for that moment where I need <<insert delicious food here>>> and it hasn't happened. Sure, I am hungry (all the time), but I have never gone out of my way to get some type of food.

Note: I love chocolate and chips this pregnancy. But I loved chocolate and chips pre-pregnancy. The difference is that now I feel like I can actually eat (more of it) because after all I am making life and that deserves a red velvet cupcake once in a while.

Oh they're real for me!

I'm not a big fruit eater, but this entire pregnancy, I can't get enough raspberries and apples - preferably frozen. Like @peanutmuse said, it's definitely not something everyone experiences, but I never felt this way until I got pregnant. There have been times when I've thought I was going to pass out if I didn't have fruit RIGHT THIS SECOND, so I'm now the girl who carries an apple in her purse (I've turned into my grandma). I suppose there are far worse things to be craving!

sugarland726 · October 2013

jamiecal said:

I get annoyed when people complain about waiting at the doctor's office. How often do you NOT have to wait? You kind of just expect it, so complaining doesn't really help, does it? I totally understand that people's time is important, and it's frustrating that you are expected to be on time while the doc can be late. However, I also greatly appreciate that my doc's office never makes me feel rushed. I get to ask all the questions I need until I'm satisfied with knowing what I need to know, and I'm willing to wait an extra 15 min. for that if I need to.

Fair enough logic. But if the doctor is going to take time then they need to relay that to the receptionists when they schedule. Because scheduling two patients for a 10am appointment with one doctor is bullshit.

lolinshag · October 2013

I don't think cravings are a 'real' thing. I think it's just an excuse we pregnant ladies use to get our hands on some extra goodies

I thought this before I had DD1. I ended up craving a Baconator from Wendys(shudders). I mean wake up at 3am, drive 20 mins one way just to get one. But I do think it is over used just so we can have what we want when we want it.

My UO: I don't like cookies.

I feel so betrayed. My LB is a cookie hater?!

ac1259 · October 2013

goldenB said:

peanutmuse said:

goldenB said:

I don't think cravings are a 'real' thing. I think it's just an excuse we pregnant ladies use to get our hands on some extra goodies

@goldenB, I haven't had any cravings at all this pregnancy. I don't discount any pregnancy symptoms because I can't comment on things I haven't experienced. But in my own personal experience, cravings just don't exist.

I guess I just keep waiting for that moment where I need <<insert delicious food here>>> and it hasn't happened. Sure, I am hungry (all the time), but I have never gone out of my way to get some type of food.

Note: I love chocolate and chips this pregnancy. But I loved chocolate and chips pre-pregnancy. The difference is that now I feel like I can actually eat (more of it) because after all I am making life and that deserves a red velvet cupcake once in a while.

@goldenB- I 100% agree, I've never suddenly had an urge to eat something I normally hate. I might want potato chips a little more often or chocolate but I was that way before I was pregnant. I've had aversions to food I usually love (last pregnancy it was Chick-fil-A...I was really sad) and I might be slightly more tolerant of things that I didn't used to like- but nothing crazy.

jamiecal · October 2013

sugarland726 said:

jamiecal said:

I get annoyed when people complain about waiting at the doctor's office. How often do you NOT have to wait? You kind of just expect it, so complaining doesn't really help, does it? I totally understand that people's time is important, and it's frustrating that you are expected to be on time while the doc can be late. However, I also greatly appreciate that my doc's office never makes me feel rushed. I get to ask all the questions I need until I'm satisfied with knowing what I need to know, and I'm willing to wait an extra 15 min. for that if I need to.

Fair enough logic. But if the doctor is going to take time then they need to relay that to the receptionists when they schedule. Because scheduling two patients for a 10am appointment with one doctor is bullshit.

Oh I totally agree...they should never schedule two appts. for the same time. I'm just saying if the doc is running 15 min. late because they are spending time with a patient who is dealing with something really serious, I don't mind. I appreciate knowing they aren't trying to rush through patients and that they really do care about each individual.

FYI, if there was a post about this that I missed, I wasn't in any way trying to be a jerk. This was about a girl in the waiting room last night who asked the receptionist every 3 min. if she was ever going to be seen. Based on the patient who came out of her ultrasound crying a few min. later, I would imagine that extra few minutes spent with the doc was probably much needed.

=((

peanutmuse · October 2013

jamiecal said:

I get annoyed when people complain about waiting at the doctor's office. How often do you NOT have to wait? You kind of just expect it, so complaining doesn't really help, does it? I totally understand that people's time is important, and it's frustrating that you are expected to be on time while the doc can be late. However, I also greatly appreciate that my doc's office never makes me feel rushed. I get to ask all the questions I need until I'm satisfied with knowing what I need to know, and I'm willing to wait an extra 15 min. for that if I need to.

@jamiecal, just out of curiosity -- would you feel the same way if you had to wait for an hour for a 3 minute appt with your doctor, during which you did actually feel rushed? Because that has happened to me 3 times during this pregnancy.

My appt yesterday went much, much better because my doctor actually took the time that I felt that I needed. But prior to my 24 week appt, I was lucky to get 3 minutes with a doctor.

ETA: I see you posted while I was typing. I understand where it was coming from now.

jamiecal · October 2013

KaitiMac said:

lolinshag said:

My UO: I don't like cookies.

I feel so betrayed. My LB is a cookie hater?!

LOL! I like cupcakes, does that make it better?

Hmm, I don't like cupcakes, but I looooooooove cookies. There has to be some balance in the world, right?

LuGal623 · October 2013

@peanutmuse I think I have a different thought on cravings. I attribute any "Oh I could really go for ______" as a craving but I haven't had anything more intense than that. So I think cravings are real it's just you might not attribute the sudden or not so sudden thought of wanting a certain food as a craving really.

My UO is that I cannot stand when people bring their cellphones everywhere with them in the office. I have a few coworkers on my team who practically have their cells glued to their hands, in our meetings, in the bathroom, in the lunchroom, they carry it everywhere with them. I think it's very unprofessional and if you need to carry it with you be discreet and put it in your pocket.

edit: typo

sugarland726 · October 2013

jamiecal said:

sugarland726 said:

jamiecal said:

I get annoyed when people complain about waiting at the doctor's office. How often do you NOT have to wait? You kind of just expect it, so complaining doesn't really help, does it? I totally understand that people's time is important, and it's frustrating that you are expected to be on time while the doc can be late. However, I also greatly appreciate that my doc's office never makes me feel rushed. I get to ask all the questions I need until I'm satisfied with knowing what I need to know, and I'm willing to wait an extra 15 min. for that if I need to.

Fair enough logic. But if the doctor is going to take time then they need to relay that to the receptionists when they schedule. Because scheduling two patients for a 10am appointment with one doctor is bullshit.

Oh I totally agree...they should never schedule two appts. for the same time. I'm just saying if the doc is running 15 min. late because they are spending time with a patient who is dealing with something really serious, I don't mind. I appreciate knowing they aren't trying to rush through patients and that they really do care about each individual.

FYI, if there was a post about this that I missed, I wasn't in any way trying to be a jerk. This was about a girl in the waiting room last night who asked the receptionist every 3 min. if she was ever going to be seen. Based on the patient who came out of her ultrasound crying a few min. later, I would imagine that extra few minutes spent with the doc was probably much needed.
=((

You're not being a jerk. I think your stories are valid, but not necessarily the norm. I believe it is a scheduling issue and that bothers me. I find it rude. But this goes back to something else I said earier in the week. Set my expectation. When I check in, tell me they are running 15 minutes behind. When the nurse leaves, tell me the doctor is tied up with his previous patient and is delayed. I will be a great deal more patient and understanding if I just know these things. Know what I man?

peanutmuse · October 2013

LuGal623 said:

@peanutmuse I think I have a different thought on cravings. I attribute any "Oh I could really go for ______" as a craving but I haven't had anything more intense than that. So I think cravings are real it's just you might not attribute the sudden or not so sudden thought of wanting a certain food as a craving really.

@LuGal623 -- Ok, but are you saying that never happens when you are not pregnant? And if it does happen when you're not pregnant, then that particular feeling isn't necessarily related to pregnancy -- right?

shortstuff15 · October 2013

SunflowersBride said:

dhviel said:

SunflowersBride said:

sventurarn said:

I might get flamed but i think euthanasia should be legal. At least over a certain age. I see so many cases of people ready to die who have to live the rest of their lives slowly deteriorating and losing more and more of what "life" really means to them just because their bodies just keep on ticking, no matter how bad off they are.

100% agree. And I will up the ante here and say I think it's a waste of resources to keep people alive in many circumstances when it is clear they will not be getting better. I also think that after age 80 or so, people should stop being given cancer tests. Cancer grows very slowly when you are elderly, and there is no point in anyone getting chemo or other treatment at that age. Yeah, flame away

I won't flame you, but I will say that cancer doesn't necessarily grow slower in the elderly. My Grandma had cancer in her 60's, got treatment and went into remission. Her cancer came back in her 80's and moved a whole lot faster that time around then the first time. And yes, she went for treatment, both radiation and chemo, and it did extend her life long enough so that she got to see one more grandchild get married and another get engaged.

Obviously, people will have their own anecdotal stories about how their beloved relative lived longer because of treatment, but I personally can't imagine going through chemo and radiation at that age. My grandparents are died before I got married, and my DH lost his father about 10 years ago at age 55. It's nice when it works out that someone lives that long for special events, but in the grand scheme of things, it doesn't seem worth it to go through all that.

On a personal note, I watched my grandfather die of pancreatic cancer. He also went through chemo and radiation, and still died 3 months later. It was really ridiculous that the doctors even agreed to put him through all that knowing that pancreatic cancer is pretty much a death sentence, but I don't believe the doctors were completely truthful with him about his chances for survival. His experience has really shaped how I feel about this (and also hospice care, which is such a wonderful thing).

I guess I should also say that my Grandmothers life was only extended by maybe 10 or so months. So yes, my one cousin was already engaged when my grandma was diagnosed, but without treatment she wouldn't even have been at that wedding. And the cousin who got engaged wasn't even dating anyone when Grandma was diagnosed, so even those 10 months gave her great enjoyment and I couldn't imagine denying her that just because she was over 80. She also missed my wedding by only 1 1/2 years, so I wish it would have delayed her death more, but I still am so glad that she had those few months with us.

moosebaby2011 · October 2013

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SunflowersBride said:

dhviel said:

SunflowersBride said:

sventurarn said:

I might get flamed but i think euthanasia should be legal. At least over a certain age. I see so many cases of people ready to die who have to live the rest of their lives slowly deteriorating and losing more and more of what "life" really means to them just because their bodies just keep on ticking, no matter how bad off they are.

100% agree. And I will up the ante here and say I think it's a waste of resources to keep people alive in many circumstances when it is clear they will not be getting better. I also think that after age 80 or so, people should stop being given cancer tests. Cancer grows very slowly when you are elderly, and there is no point in anyone getting chemo or other treatment at that age. Yeah, flame away

I won't flame you, but I will say that cancer doesn't necessarily grow slower in the elderly. My Grandma had cancer in her 60's, got treatment and went into remission. Her cancer came back in her 80's and moved a whole lot faster that time around then the first time. And yes, she went for treatment, both radiation and chemo, and it did extend her life long enough so that she got to see one more grandchild get married and another get engaged.

Obviously, people will have their own anecdotal stories about how their beloved relative lived longer because of treatment, but I personally can't imagine going through chemo and radiation at that age. My grandparents are died before I got married, and my DH lost his father about 10 years ago at age 55. It's nice when it works out that someone lives that long for special events, but in the grand scheme of things, it doesn't seem worth it to go through all that.

On a personal note, I watched my grandfather die of pancreatic cancer. He also went through chemo and radiation, and still died 3 months later. It was really ridiculous that the doctors even agreed to put him through all that knowing that pancreatic cancer is pretty much a death sentence, but I don't believe the doctors were completely truthful with him about his chances for survival. His experience has really shaped how I feel about this (and also hospice care, which is such a wonderful thing).

I'm sorry about your grandfather. Pancreatic cancer is absolutely horrific at any age.

That being said, I very strongly disagree about putting age restrictions on health care. Every patient is different (as is every type of cancer), and while I tend to agree that people (including patients, their families, and the medical community) sometimes take treatment too far, denying elderly patients ANY testing or treatment for cancer also denies them the possibility of the appropriate care for quality of life.

purplepenguin2011 · October 2013

pinkyxboo said:

I don't know if this is really an unpopular one... but it happened this morning and it reminded me of how much it annoys me. It drives me NUTS when instead of parking in a parking spot. .. people feel they are entitled to park in front of a building or shopping center in the fire lane. Yea.. I get that this morning it was gross and rainy outside.. but that doesn't mean you are any different than anyone else when it comes to parking in a parking spot. Trust me.. walking the few extra feet to go into Starbucks isnt going to kill you. Its called the fire lane for a reason... it says No Parking for a reason! Get over yourself and park in the parking lot like everyone else!

Dude! about a month ago i was driving home from work and someone actually parked in one of the driving lanes downtown in front of a bank. I was like what the heck! you definitely can't park IN the street.

jamiecal · October 2013

peanutmuse said:

jamiecal said:

I get annoyed when people complain about waiting at the doctor's office. How often do you NOT have to wait? You kind of just expect it, so complaining doesn't really help, does it? I totally understand that people's time is important, and it's frustrating that you are expected to be on time while the doc can be late. However, I also greatly appreciate that my doc's office never makes me feel rushed. I get to ask all the questions I need until I'm satisfied with knowing what I need to know, and I'm willing to wait an extra 15 min. for that if I need to.

@jamiecal, just out of curiosity -- would you feel the same way if you had to wait for an hour for a 3 minute appt with your doctor, during which you did actually feel rushed? Because that has happened to me 3 times during this pregnancy.

My appt yesterday went much, much better because my doctor actually took the time that I felt that I needed. But prior to my 24 week appt, I was lucky to get 3 minutes with a doctor.

No way, I think that's unacceptable. I guess my experience is more based on my doc's office, which maybe runs a few minutes behind but never rushes patients out (not in my experience anyway). I guess I didn't do a great job explaining what I meant, but my point was that in cases where the doctor IS spending quality time with each patient, I get frustrated when people are constantly hounding the nurses or receptionists to move things along. In cases where the doc is NOT really spending the time needed, it's a different story. Didn't mean to offend anyone with my post. I just feel that as long as the doctor is spending quality time with each patient and showing that he cares, I'm more than willing to wait a little longer.

lolinshag · October 2013

jamiecal said:

KaitiMac said:

lolinshag said:

My UO: I don't like cookies.

I feel so betrayed. My LB is a cookie hater?!

LOL! I like cupcakes, does that make it better?

Hmm, I don't like cupcakes, but I looooooooove cookies. There has to be some balance in the world, right?

Kati > only if you share

and this video is because this convo needs a little cookie monster...

purplepenguin2011 · October 2013

goldenB said:

I don't think cravings are a 'real' thing. I think it's just an excuse we pregnant ladies use to get our hands on some extra goodies

I tend to agree with you. I have "craving" when i'm pregnant or when i'm not. I just want sweets, or chips, or whatever it is when i want it. Has nothing to do with being pregnant for me. And I love cookies too!

twobluelines · October 2013

peanutmuse said:

Speaking of glucose test posts, I hate the "I passed" ones. I feel like they are becoming the new "It's a..." posts.

I think I am going to start a new trend and let you all know every time I pass my urinalysis test at all my future appointments....

I failed my last one. Is that post worthy?

salsamommy · October 2013

purplepenguin2011 · October 2013

LuGal623 said:
My UO is that I cannot stand when people bring their cellphones everywhere with them in the office. I have a few coworkers on my team who practically have their cells glued to their hands, in our meetings, in the bathroom, in the lunchroom, they carry it everywhere with them. I think it's very unprofessional and if you need to carry it with you be discreet and put it in your pocket.

YES! I agree with this. You're sitting in a meeting and their phone is on the table. Then it rings or buzzes and they pick i up, read the text or whatever. Just leave it at your desk. You're not that important. There probably are exceptions, like you're waiting for an important call, but at least put it on vibrate and in your pocket or something...

peanutmuse · October 2013

twobluelines said:

peanutmuse said:

Speaking of glucose test posts, I hate the "I passed" ones. I feel like they are becoming the new "It's a..." posts.

I think I am going to start a new trend and let you all know every time I pass my urinalysis test at all my future appointments....
I failed my last one. Is that post worthy?

@twobluelines, that absolutely is post worthy, if you want to talk about it. My thing is, no conversation is prompted by the ones that just let us know that they passed. Ok.... and so do 80% of pregnant women.

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