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Firefly9 · December 2013

Time to confess, ladies.

NoelMarieFrey · December 2013

My confession is that today is my birthday, and I wish that my family would just act like it was any other day! I don't want to do anything other then relax, but they have some kind of crazy surprise planned.

Also, my other confession is, I could care less that Christmas is five days away. This year it just came up to quickly, and I am totally not ready!

ziggy903 · December 2013

@noelmariefrey happy birthday! I would want to relax too. Tell them all you want is breakfast in bed?

dunvilles · December 2013

It is 9am here... I showered at 7 and am still sitting in my robe with my towel on my head.... my hair is going to look HOT today... bahahaha (Guess my confession is that I am a lazy slacker today... I have tons to do but don't feel like doing it yet.)

queeniecrayon · December 2013

CiaoMama said:
I don't understand why people feel the need to send out Christmas letters detailing everything the sender(s) and their family have done over the past year. If we were that close, I would know all of the things you're writing about already. I really don't care that you put in a new hot tub, and I don't want to hear about how your mother died and then see a picture of her followed by how awesome your kids are.

Don't get me wrong, they're interesting to read, but the over sharing just rubs me wrong.

ETA: this is probably more of a UO...but I just thought of it today after having gotten 3 letters in the mail yesterday

I hate that this is the only way we know what went down with my BIL and SIL and their 7 kids......

Soap1 · December 2013

I might actually have one that's flame-worthy!

I'm pregnant with my third boy, and lots of people have been asking if we're going to try for a 4th. The truth is, I would totally try for a 4th if I knew it would be a girl, but since there's no way I could handle having four boys, we're done!

queeniecrayon · December 2013

I've always been against being induced early, but after itching every day for the last 8-10 weeks (it's all a blur) I'm almost grateful that my OB is now talking an early induction due to the GD.....even if it is only a week.

dunvilles · December 2013

I am dreading certain visitors after LO arrives (namely MIL). I get super annoyed that all people want to do is hold the baby. I want people to realize that I just met this little person as well and I want to just sit and hold him too (not just feed him and care for him during the night when I'm in a daze).

I think family visitors, esp. parents/ inlaws, should be helpful as well as visit with the baby.

dunvilles · December 2013

I also want to throttle family members who say "Oh, wouldn't it be great if you went into labor while we are in town... then we wouldn't have to take off work again!!!" Ummm... no, I would rather not give birth prior to 39 weeks just to suit your schedule.... GAH!

Soap1 · December 2013

dunvilles said:

I also want to throttle family members who say "Oh, wouldn't it be great if you went into labor while we are in town... then we wouldn't have to take off work again!!!" Ummm... no, I would rather not give birth prior to 39 weeks just to suit your schedule.... GAH!

When I was pregnant with DS1, I was about 35 weeks along on the date that is DH's and DH's grandfather's birthday. Everyone was like, omg go into labor so they can all share a birthday!

No thanks!

mlynn333 · December 2013

The only reason I braved the terrible roads to come to work was to be closer to my doctors office for my appointment this afternoon. Now that I'm here for a dumb reason I don't want to work. At all.

VAMomma31 · December 2013

Bookshelves said:

Scene, Bookshelves' kitchen. There is a plumber under my sink, replacing our 20-year-old garbage disposal. I am ridiculously excited about this. This is officially the lamest I have ever been.

I have two repairmen in the house renovating our 35-year-old bathroom right now. Our house is a disaster because there is dust everywhere so there's no point to cleaning until they leave on Saturday. I don't care about the mess because I am so stinkin' excited about not having a ghetto bathroom anymore. I feel old and lame...

Firefly9 · December 2013

Soap1 said:

I might actually have one that's flame-worthy!

I'm pregnant with my third boy, and lots of people have been asking if we're going to try for a 4th. The truth is, I would totally try for a 4th if I knew it would be a girl, but since there's no way I could handle having four boys, we're done!

DH and I feel the same way. Obviously, we are excited and happy about having two boys, but we'd also love to have a girl. That's not something you can guarantee, so we are 99% sure we are done.

dunvilles · December 2013

Soap1 said:

dunvilles said:

I also want to throttle family members who say "Oh, wouldn't it be great if you went into labor while we are in town... then we wouldn't have to take off work again!!!" Ummm... no, I would rather not give birth prior to 39 weeks just to suit your schedule.... GAH!
When I was pregnant with DS1, I was about 35 weeks along on the date that is DH's and DH's grandfather's birthday. Everyone was like, omg go into labor so they can all share a birthday!

No thanks!

We have family coming in on DS's 4th bday. (FIL and step MIL). They mean well and aren't trying to be annoying, but if I hear one more time "We'll just walk that baby out while we're in town." I am going to scream!!! First of all, I'll be 36ish weeks, second of all, I wouldn't want to have this LO and DS's bday if I could help it for multiple reasons, and 3rd I am NOT doing that just bc they will be in town and it would be convenient!!!

My arse is sitting in a chair the whole time they are in town.

NoelMarieFrey · December 2013

Thanks everyone

! Ziggy, I wish! SO planned a trip for us to go to PA to my grandparents vacation house (a barn yet coverted into a house), I was under the impression is was our "babymoon" and it was just going to be us. Well it's my entire family. So like 25 people. While I love the fact that they put this surprise weekend together, I just wanted to prop my feet up, and lay back in bed all weekend lol.

VAMomma31 · December 2013

I ate Hershey Kisses and peanut butter for breakfast. And coffee. So delicious.

dunvilles · December 2013

Bookshelves said:

There have also been a few random people lately commenting that I must be feeling great, because I'm showing "small." One of MIL's friends suggested it must be easy to find cute maternity clothes. >:P

What I want to say: Dear randos, I have gained the recommended amount of weight, my belly is measuring perfectly on track, and NO, I am not particularly comfortable right now. My innards are just as squished as anyone else's, my joints hurt, pants hurt, I have reflux, my bottom ribs are killing me, etc. etc. etc. Size (or rather, your perception of size) has nothing to do with feeling pregnancy symptoms. Please never speak to me again.

What I say: Thank you, we're really excited.

(Apparently I'm very stabby today, despite my new garbage disposal. I'm so hormonal!)

You weren't one that was agreeing with the fact that it is annoying for people to talk about being "small" before or during pregnancy were you in the UO thread...

notreal2 · December 2013

I usually make candied nuts for Christmas presents here at work. This year, I walked into the store, saw the lines and walked out. I told people I left them at home, and I will make more for them after New Year's. Subterfuge, a time honored holiday tradition.

dunvilles · December 2013

Bookshelves said:

@dunvilles I didn't say I was small. I said my bump is small.

Just made me giggle after all the comments on yesterdays UO thread from everyone.

I've read several post titles/posts today that made me laugh because of all the people that said those types of posts annoy them. Wonder if the posters read the UO thread yesterday.

notreal2 · December 2013

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littlepig2 · December 2013

Bookshelves said:
There have also been a few random people lately commenting that I must be feeling great, because I'm showing "small." One of MIL's friends suggested it must be easy to find cute maternity clothes. >:P

What I want to say: Dear randos, I have gained the recommended amount of weight, my belly is measuring perfectly on track, and NO, I am not particularly comfortable right now. My innards are just as squished as anyone else's, my joints hurt, pants hurt, I have reflux, my bottom ribs are killing me, etc. etc. etc. Size (or rather, your perception of size) has nothing to do with feeling pregnancy symptoms. Please never speak to me again.

What I say: Thank you, we're really excited.

(Apparently I'm very stabby today, despite my new garbage disposal. I'm so hormonal!)

@bookshelves have you been burning candles lately? it's probably all of the chemycals!!!

spicysurro · December 2013

My husband is gone for Christmas and friends have invited me over to their parents house (these friends are much older than me but I've always had older friends) for Christmas. Pregnancy has made me pretty much hate everyone except my husband. I don't want to do anything for Christmas, I want it to come and go and just be over with. I don't want to be around people at all.

potbellypig · December 2013

Our work potluck is today. Tuesday I made 3 dozen lemon crinkle cookies to bring.

And then I had maybe 12 of them for breakfast yesterday and today.

I'm hoping there's enough food there that people don't notice that I brought, like, 20 cookies to the work potluck.

potbellypig · December 2013

megash113.

https://www.laurenslatest.com/lemon-crinkle-cookies/

And - if you replace the lemon rind/juice with lime rind/juice...just, omg.

There is also a link on that page for candy cane crinkly cookies. Good but not as good as the lemon and lime ones.

Also - they are a million times better the next day and use parchment paper to get them just right.

EDIT: to include "@"

HisLovf · December 2013

My sister's water broke this morning (38 weeks) and our mom is traveling to CO to be with her. She's probably going to stay for a week and will miss Christmas at home. My confession is I'm kinda ragey and jealous. When I had DS1, she visited while we were in the hospital and then I didn't see her again for almost two weeks. This time around we live in the same house, but I still doubt I will get any help from her. Especially now that she's used her time for my sister. DH hasn't worked for this company long enough to qualify for vacation or FMLA and I am looking at no help whatsoever when this little guy gets here. I'm freaking out.

becausemom · December 2013

dunvilles said:

Bookshelves said:

@dunvilles I didn't say I was small. I said my bump is small.

Just made me giggle after all the comments on yesterdays UO thread from everyone.

I've read several post titles/posts today that made me laugh because of all the people that said those types of posts annoy them. Wonder if the posters read the UO thread yesterday.

--------------- edit format
I think that comment in the UO thread was saying that it's annoying when a person posts that their being small is the reason for "xyz" pregnancy symptom. For example,"I'm was soooo super tiny before I got pregnant that I can see my baby blink it's eyes from the outside." Books is saying that other people are commenting on her size and it's pissing her off. Two different things.

JackieP1023 · December 2013

CiaoMama said:
I don't understand why people feel the need to send out Christmas letters detailing everything the sender(s) and their family have done over the past year. If we were that close, I would know all of the things you're writing about already. I really don't care that you put in a new hot tub, and I don't want to hear about how your mother died and then see a picture of her followed by how awesome your kids are.

Don't get me wrong, they're interesting to read, but the over sharing just rubs me wrong.

ETA: this is probably more of a UO...but I just thought of it today after having gotten 3 letters in the mail yesterday

I send one of these out every year, but just to my side of the family because they are so far away, and it has always been 'tradition'. This year, I didn't spend much time on it, because we really didn't do anything interesting! We'll see if/how I continue them in the future with LO.

MamaHollywood27 · December 2013

My fffc is its almost 10 and Im still in bed, and not sure when I'm getting up

DH did the morning breakfast/ getting kids off to school and my head and hips hurt so I'm not that motivated.

My other is I STILL have a crap load of presents to wrap and I don't wanna do it. Supposed to be going to eat Tom for DH bday and my mil going to watch the kids, asked if I need help w anything while we're gone and once kids are in bed.... I'm seriously considering having her wrap... I'm a terrible slacker this year I know.

Mazingmommyof6 · December 2013

I bought almost all of my maternity clothes at various thrift stores to save money.

jenniejuniper1 · December 2013

Confessions! 1. DH said something that pissed me off in a minor way this morning, and in my hormonal snit I sneezed and wiped my nose on his bath towel. No regrets!

2. I moan and complain about being broke after having unpaid time off sick/Christmas/baby stuff/etc but still rationalized a large purchase of kickass vintage clothes from Etsy.com for myself this week. Oops!

3. My GD glucose numbers have been so low and healthy since I started testing that my OB said I can "loosen up" a bit, referring to my militant diet.. By "loosen up" did he mean a Christmasy Starbucks treat binge? I'm guessing no, but it happened anyway!

BWEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

cksmith29 · December 2013

Bookshelves said:

There have also been a few random people lately commenting that I must be feeling great, because I'm showing "small." One of MIL's friends suggested it must be easy to find cute maternity clothes. >:P

What I want to say: Dear randos, I have gained the recommended amount of weight, my belly is measuring perfectly on track, and NO, I am not particularly comfortable right now. My innards are just as squished as anyone else's, my joints hurt, pants hurt, I have reflux, my bottom ribs are killing me, etc. etc. etc. Size (or rather, your perception of size) has nothing to do with feeling pregnancy symptoms. Please never speak to me again.

What I say: Thank you, we're really excited.

(Apparently I'm very stabby today, despite my new garbage disposal. I'm so hormonal!)

I'm getting this too, and it's really pissing me off. Oh, you are lucky you are so small. You must feel great. You are lucky that you are carrying so low, you don't get heartburn and you can breathe. Truth: Yes, I am even measuring small and we are being watched. It scares the shit out of me. I can't fucking breathe. Every movement I make sounds sexual (groans and panting), and I have hella heartburn. Carrying low... extra waddling and peeing. It's all around good times.
I tell the randos... I'm small but if they would measure my ass, it all works out. Since my H is the size of an ogre, I'm perfectly happy with his offspring being dainty. Come on February...

cksmith29 · December 2013

My confession.....

I came in late yesterday and could only skim the Duck Dynasty thing. I don't want to start that one up again, so my confession is that I have never watched that show. I don't get why it's so popular and why it's creating so many terrible fashion trends (long beards, camo and head bands... ugh).

shellbell3845 · December 2013

MamaHollywood27 said:
My fffc is its almost 10 and Im still in bed, and not sure when I'm getting up DH did the morning breakfast/ getting kids off to school and my head and hips hurt so I'm not that motivated.

My other is I STILL have a crap load of presents to wrap and I don't wanna do it. Supposed to be going to eat Tom for DH bday and my mil going to watch the kids, asked if I need help w anything while we're gone and once kids are in bed.... I'm seriously considering having her wrap... I'm a terrible slacker this year I know.

@MamaHollywood27 I stay in bed until 10ish on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I sleep the best from 7-9:30, so I figure it makes up for being wide awake between 1am and 4am. Sleep/relax when you can and no regrets.

shellbell3845 · December 2013

Confession: I'm really upset that I have to host Christmas to appease my manipulative MIL when all I really want to do is go to my parents house where the decorations are beyond beautiful, the groceries are already purchased, the food is already made, and where my MIL is not. Instead, everyone turned their plans upside down just to make her happy. I dreamed that she came over, said something rude (which will absolutely happen), I lost it, and DH told her to leave. Now I've been thinking that wouldn't be the worst thing because a.) I wouldn't have to tolerate her all day, and b.) I wouldn't ever go out of my way to spend another holiday with her again.

Firefly9 · December 2013

cksmith29 said:

My confession.....

I came in late yesterday and could only skim the Duck Dynasty thing. I don't want to start that one up again, so my confession is that I have never watched that show. I don't get why it's so popular and why it's creating so many terrible fashion trends (long beards, camo and head bands... ugh).

We could only make it through two episodes a month or two ago. I thought it was lame and didn't see the appeal.

shellbell3845 · December 2013

cksmith29 said:
My confession.....

I came in late yesterday and could only skim the Duck Dynasty thing. I don't want to start that one up again, so my confession is that I have never watched that show. I don't get why it's so popular and why it's creating so many terrible fashion trends (long beards, camo and head bands... ugh).

I mostly skimmed that conversation until the last couple pages. I've never watched it either, and I never, ever will. I don't get the obsession. I saw the people on the View (promoting a Christmas CD??? Wtf??), and that was enough to last my entire life.

TessyMessy · December 2013

MamaHollywood27 said:

My fffc is its almost 10 and Im still in bed, and not sure when I'm getting up DH did the morning breakfast/ getting kids off to school and my head and hips hurt so I'm not that motivated. My other is I STILL have a crap load of presents to wrap and I don't wanna do it. Supposed to be going to eat Tom for DH bday and my mil going to watch the kids, asked if I need help w anything while we're gone and once kids are in bed.... I'm seriously considering having her wrap... I'm a terrible slacker this year I know.

I have not wrapped anything yet either. By the time DS goes to sleep I really don't feel like dragging crap up from the basement to wrap and then dragging it back down to hide it. I keep telling myself I have plenty of time left as I lay on the couch and ZZZZZZZ.

MamaHollywood27 · December 2013

Stophoney said:

MamaHollywood27 said:

My fffc is its almost 10 and Im still in bed, and not sure when I'm getting up DH did the morning breakfast/ getting kids off to school and my head and hips hurt so I'm not that motivated. My other is I STILL have a crap load of presents to wrap and I don't wanna do it. Supposed to be going to eat Tom for DH bday and my mil going to watch the kids, asked if I need help w anything while we're gone and once kids are in bed.... I'm seriously considering having her wrap... I'm a terrible slacker this year I know.

I have not wrapped anything yet either. By the time DS goes to sleep I really don't feel like dragging crap up from the basement to wrap and then dragging it back down to hide it. I keep telling myself I have plenty of time left as I lay on the couch and ZZZZZZZ.

That's the same conversation I have w myself...I just see it ending in me throwing the stuff, like getting everything done then taking it back to the hiding spot only to catch on a the stairs banister and rip some of them open... So in theory I'm just watching out for my BP right?
I made the mistake of putting the few family gifts under the tree and my DD has unwrapped almost off of them...I don't care enough to re wrap I just taped them back shut...

TessyMessy · December 2013

My company had a retirement party today for two ladies that are retiring at the end of the year. I never worked with them and had minimal interactions because they were based out of a different location. But there was cake and refreshments served at the party so I made an appearance to wish them good luck and say good bye. Free Cake= No shame.

MamaHollywood27 · December 2013

Stophoney said:
My company had a retirement party today for two ladies that are retiring at the end of the year. I never worked with them and had minimal interactions because they were based out of a different location. But there was cake and refreshments served at the party so I made an appearance to wish them good luck and say good bye. Free Cake= No shame.

Hey sometimes you gotta take one for the team... And when cake is involved, get it done!

boogerbearoriginal · December 2013

@Noelmariefrey - Happy Birthday!!! I hope it all works out better than you're expecting, even though it's not your ideal plan.

My FFC - I am truly starting to get terrified about what will happen once this baby is born, and I'm back to work if H is still on nights. Like, seriously how on earth will I mange two kids by myself? I don't handle stress well and am really nervous that I won't be able to do it all on my own. People keep saying I'll figure it out, but I keep worrying WHAT IF I DON'T?! All this is may be part of the reason I have done almost nothing to get ready - denial ain't just a river in Egypt.

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