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pharmer78 · January 2014

BobKat22 said:

Speaking of being replaceable...

Last week my co-worker applied and accepted a job in another department within our hospital. I immediately was offered her position. Since then, I was resigned from my other jobs since I would no longer have the availability they needed from me. Two nights ago my co-worker called me to tell me that her offer was rescinded due to her background check. She thought she would just stay put where she was. That would leave me completely screwed since I already quit my other jobs. My boss went by the book and HR ruled that the job was mine. Now my co-worker is the one who is jobless. I feel awful for her. I feel guilty, but in the end I had to fight for my job or my family would be the one suffering.

To sum it up, my FFFC, I feel like I made someone jobless.

That sucks! Totally NOT your fault, but I get how you're feeling.

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Pokedot · January 2014

LoisLayn23 said:

I'm 4'10.5" and a size 5.5-6.

Question. Do you get all the good shoes at the end of the season or at TJ Maxx or any place like that? I swear every time I see shoes I love they are out in my size and only have tiny feet sizes left. I'm already a shoe whore. I can't imagine if I had small feet!

hmp1 · January 2014

BobKat22 said:

Speaking of being replaceable...

Last week my co-worker applied and accepted a job in another department within our hospital. I immediately was offered her position. Since then, I was resigned from my other jobs since I would no longer have the availability they needed from me. Two nights ago my co-worker called me to tell me that her offer was rescinded due to her background check. She thought she would just stay put where she was. That would leave me completely screwed since I already quit my other jobs. My boss went by the book and HR ruled that the job was mine. Now my co-worker is the one who is jobless. I feel awful for her. I feel guilty, but in the end I had to fight for my job or my family would be the one suffering.

To sum it up, my FFFC, I feel like I made someone jobless.

Don't feel bad, you did nothing wrong. I am curious about the back ground check. If she didn't pass it for the new job at the same place of employment, would she even be a good candidate for her former position? Does that make sense.

willy_gert · January 2014

LoisLayn23 said:

I missed cupid sign up. am I too late?

On a day when I was bump mad, I declined my invitation to the cupid shuffle. I feel really stupid that I did it, but it is what it is.

I wear size 12 and hate those of you with small feet. But I have to say that there have been a TON of cute ballet flats that have come out in the last 2 - 3 years.

I rocked my interview, because I know you were all waiting with baited breath to hear!

I still can't purchase $60 worth of shoes from See Kai Run. Tell me something that will make me do it.

Holly_1007 · January 2014

BobKat22 said:

Speaking of being replaceable...

Last week my co-worker applied and accepted a job in another department within our hospital. I immediately was offered her position. Since then, I was resigned from my other jobs since I would no longer have the availability they needed from me. Two nights ago my co-worker called me to tell me that her offer was rescinded due to her background check. She thought she would just stay put where she was. That would leave me completely screwed since I already quit my other jobs. My boss went by the book and HR ruled that the job was mine. Now my co-worker is the one who is jobless. I feel awful for her. I feel guilty, but in the end I had to fight for my job or my family would be the one suffering.

To sum it up, my FFFC, I feel like I made someone jobless.

Don't feel bad, you did nothing wrong. I am curious about the back ground check. If she didn't pass it for the new job at the same place of employment, would she even be a good candidate for her former position? Does that make sense.

This was my train of thought as well but she clarified that it was her driving record.

Pokedot · January 2014

BPer said:

SharkFarts said:

BPer said:

The first time I've ever worn maternity pants was last week. I can't see myself ever wanting to wear anything else, ever again.

Like the first time, first time or just first time this pregnancy? 'Cause if you've never tried them before now...

Literally, first time ever. With my last pregnancy, I wasn't showing until May/June so it was warm enough to just wear dresses. When I did have to wear pants, I just wore a belly band. Maternity pants are glorious.

Welcome to the club! If it were socially acceptable to wear them all the time I would. I don't trust women who say they hated maternity pants. I mean obviously they are a gift from God.

::This brought to you by the woman not pregnant wearing maternity jeans today::

hmp1 · January 2014

willy_gert said:

LoisLayn23 said:

I missed cupid sign up. am I too late?

On a day when I was bump mad, I declined my invitation to the cupid shuffle. I feel really stupid that I did it, but it is what it is.

I wear size 12 and hate those of you with small feet. But I have to say that there have been a TON of cute ballet flats that have come out in the last 2 - 3 years.

I rocked my interview, because I know you were all waiting with baited breath to hear!

I still can't purchase $60 worth of shoes from See Kai Run. Tell me something that will make me do it.

This may be a surprise coming from me, but don't do it. You guys have more important things to spend money on. She will be fine with one pair of cute sandals this spring/summer.

juliane2004 · January 2014

Pokedot said:

BPer said:

SharkFarts said:

BPer said:

The first time I've ever worn maternity pants was last week. I can't see myself ever wanting to wear anything else, ever again.

Like the first time, first time or just first time this pregnancy? 'Cause if you've never tried them before now...

Literally, first time ever. With my last pregnancy, I wasn't showing until May/June so it was warm enough to just wear dresses. When I did have to wear pants, I just wore a belly band. Maternity pants are glorious.

Welcome to the club! If it were socially acceptable to wear them all the time I would. I don't trust women who say they hated maternity pants. I mean obviously they are a gift from God.
::This brought to you by the woman not pregnant wearing maternity jeans today::

I would wear (and have worn) them too, not pregnant. I think I need to go buy some new ones that stay up better with a non-pregnant belly. LOL, my true mat pants that I wore last pregnancy don't stay up correctly without my giant pregnant belly. I definitely agree that they smooth out the cupcake top that other pants create.

thebanich · January 2014

mrssqueegy said:

I'm seriously thinking about wearing a bikini to the beach today even though I probably shouldn't and my friends were too kind to me and lied by saying that I could pull it off when I showed them a picture of me in it.

I do not understand why people would not put their kids in clothes with characters on them. They are kids! Let them be kids! I remember love love loving my Beauty and the Beast sweat suit when I was a kid.

DH bought Finn a TMNT sweatshirt at Target and it is adorable.

BillyMollyEmmy · January 2014

My brother is an alcoholic and calls me at least once or twice a week totally drunk off his chair. He is severely depressed and sometimes I feel like I am talking him off the ledge. I let him talk to the baby on the phone because it makes him so happy. I truly don't know how to help him, though.

juliane2004 · January 2014

willy_gert said:

LoisLayn23 said:

I missed cupid sign up. am I too late?

On a day when I was bump mad, I declined my invitation to the cupid shuffle. I feel really stupid that I did it, but it is what it is.

I saw the decline one day, and I was like =((

@willy_gert - I can accept for you, if you want me to change your reply? Just let me know!

Pokedot · January 2014

LoisLayn23 said:

BillyMollyEmmy said:

My brother is an alcoholic and calls me at least once or twice a week totally drunk off his chair. He is severely depressed and sometimes I feel like I am talking him off the ledge. I let him talk to the baby on the phone because it makes him so happy. I truly don't know how to help him, though.

I'm sorry. Unfortunately you won't be able to until he's ready to help himself, but just being there for him is huge. He obviously trust you and loves you and A.

I was going to say the same thing as LL. Just being there for him is huge. When people have a problem help won't work unless they accept it. We went through this with DH's brother. Thinking of you.

BillyMollyEmmy · January 2014

LoisLayn23 said:

BillyMollyEmmy said:

My brother is an alcoholic and calls me at least once or twice a week totally drunk off his chair. He is severely depressed and sometimes I feel like I am talking him off the ledge. I let him talk to the baby on the phone because it makes him so happy. I truly don't know how to help him, though.

I'm sorry. Unfortunately you won't be able to until he's ready to help himself, but just being there for him is huge. He obviously trust you and loves you and A.

Thank you for this. I just feel like I'm letting him down. He lives in a house with little or no heat, his pipes have frozen numerous times this winter. His windows are all broken and boarded up with plywood. He spends all of his money on alcohol and he often goes gambling. Ugh. I just wanted so much more for him. He's only 32. And my parents are in complete denial. "I think he's getting better." "He didn't drink today!"

misscheapandchic · January 2014

I didn't sign up for Cupid shuffle this year and I'm bummed. Last year I had Allie though and she sent me a weird response after I made hers. So even though I doubt any of y'all would do that, it kind of chapped my ass.

pharmer78 · January 2014

BillyMollyEmmy said:

My brother is an alcoholic and calls me at least once or twice a week totally drunk off his chair. He is severely depressed and sometimes I feel like I am talking him off the ledge. I let him talk to the baby on the phone because it makes him so happy. I truly don't know how to help him, though.

I'm sorry, BME. Big hugs to you, and ditto what @LoisLayn23 said.

juliane2004 · January 2014

misscheapandchic said:

I didn't sign up for Cupid shuffle this year and I'm bummed. Last year I had Allie though and she sent me a weird response after I made hers. So even though I doubt any of y'all would do that, it kind of chapped my ass.

Understandable. Do you want to give it another go? Still a few hours left to sign up. If you change your mind, PM me your email address before like 11 pm MST, 9 hours from now.

hmp1 · January 2014

misscheapandchic said:

I didn't sign up for Cupid shuffle this year and I'm bummed. Last year I had Allie though and she sent me a weird response after I made hers. So even though I doubt any of y'all would do that, it kind of chapped my ass.

What did she say? Details details.

BeebopandBuddy · January 2014

BME- your brother sounds similar to mine. I'm pretty sure mine is on drugs and he's been living off of friend after friend in people's couches for years. He says he's looking for a job but he shakes badly due to his anxiety and drug issues, so I can't imagine who will hire him. He will be 32 next month.

It is so hard to watch someone you love struggle. Hell, I'm a substance abuse counselor and I can't say anything to get through to him. I'm sorry you have to deal with it. Luckily mine mostly keeps his distance.

Mobile

misscheapandchic · January 2014

It wasn't so much what she said it was how she phrased it. Just a semi snarky response about the amount of time it must have taken me to make it. I tried finding it in my inbox but it's not there anymore. I felt like she was disappointed she didn't get a valentine from someone more "popular".
@julianne2004 That's sweet but I'm gonna hang back on this one

BPer · January 2014

I just had the strangest interaction with my boss. I still cannot get a read on him.

melody921 · January 2014

BillyMollyEmmy said:

My brother is an alcoholic and calls me at least once or twice a week totally drunk off his chair. He is severely depressed and sometimes I feel like I am talking him off the ledge. I let him talk to the baby on the phone because it makes him so happy. I truly don't know how to help him, though.

I'm so sorry. That's tough, and you really can't help him unless he wants to get help. You can keep encouraging him to seek help though.

hmp1 · January 2014

hmp1 said:

willy_gert said:

LoisLayn23 said:

I missed cupid sign up. am I too late?

I still can't purchase $60 worth of shoes from See Kai Run. Tell me something that will make me do it.

This may be a surprise coming from me, but don't do it. You guys have more important things to spend money on. She will be fine with one pair of cute sandals this spring/summer.

You should join the See Kai Run Addicts BST FB group. I just scrolled a couple of shoes and this pair is new, 12-18mo, $18 including shipping. They are on sale for $19 plus shipping on the site.

BPer · January 2014

BillyMollyEmmy said:

My brother is an alcoholic and calls me at least once or twice a week totally drunk off his chair. He is severely depressed and sometimes I feel like I am talking him off the ledge. I let him talk to the baby on the phone because it makes him so happy. I truly don't know how to help him, though.

My aunt is an alcoholic, and probably on her 20th relapse in less than a year. She's 50, and already has cirrhosis of the liver. Drinking is literally killing her, and she has a 15 year old daughter, who is a wreck at this point. She was sober for maybe 3 weeks, and then called my mom wasted at 8:30am the other day. She lost her job, my uncle has disabled her car, moved money out of their accounts so she can't buy booze, but she finds a way.

Alcoholics really can't be helped until they're ready. I'm sorry.

redneckmomma25 · January 2014

hmp1 said:

hmp1 said:

willy_gert said:

LoisLayn23 said:

I missed cupid sign up. am I too late?

I still can't purchase $60 worth of shoes from See Kai Run. Tell me something that will make me do it.

This may be a surprise coming from me, but don't do it. You guys have more important things to spend money on. She will be fine with one pair of cute sandals this spring/summer.

You should join the See Kai Run Addicts BST FB group. I just scrolled a couple of shoes and this pair is new, 12-18mo, $18 including shipping. They are on sale for $19 plus shipping on the site.

those are cute....

AKB090609 · January 2014

misscheapandchic said:

It wasn't so much what she said it was how she phrased it. Just a semi snarky response about the amount of time it must have taken me to make it. I tried finding it in my inbox but it's not there anymore. I felt like she was disappointed she didn't get a valentine from someone more "popular". @julianne2004 That's sweet but I'm gonna hang back on this one

Just do what I'm doing, I didn't sign up because I don't know that I'll be able to get it up at the right time and I don't want someone to feel badly. I still plan to take a pic and post a s12 group valentine if I can.

tinyhumantoe · January 2014

I've adopted the "mismatched and cool" look for W. It means she only ever has one pair of shoes for her current size. I don't give a fuck if they don't match. Her shoes are red with pink polka dots and a bow, and I put them with the most clashing colors.

i.e. don't buy the shoes @willy_gert

I went nutballs on an amazon livie & luca sale, and I sent all but two pairs back. It doesn't feel good to have that many shoes for a person who lets the dog lick inside her mouth.

tinyhumantoe · January 2014

I'm not doing the cupid shuffle because it will be right after our big move and I'm afraid I'll flake out. I will definitely do one for all of S12 if I find the time. I just don't want someone to be disappointed, and I don't want the pressure. I know, cause it's so much pressure ::eyeroll::

but it is to me

BillyMollyEmmy · January 2014

BeebopandBuddy said:

BME- your brother sounds similar to mine. I'm pretty sure mine is on drugs and he's been living off of friend after friend in people's couches for years. He says he's looking for a job but he shakes badly due to his anxiety and drug issues, so I can't imagine who will hire him. He will be 32 next month. It is so hard to watch someone you love struggle. Hell, I'm a substance abuse counselor and I can't say anything to get through to him. I'm sorry you have to deal with it. Luckily mine mostly keeps his distance. Mobile

Mine holds a job, but often calls in "sick" or drinks while he's driving. He puts straight booze into a coffee cup. I want to shake him, but like you said, you can't say anything to someone like that. They don't want to hear it.

pharmer78 · January 2014

BPer said:

I just had the strangest interaction with my boss. I still cannot get a read on him.

Please share. And *please* let this be a continuation of your earlier confession!!!!

McKee09 · January 2014

tinyhumantoe said:

I spent so much time on here yesterday that I had to work from 8-11 after W went to bed.

I am justifying it because we're moving our company next week and I might disappear for a week or month.

I really want to constantly talk about the building finishes I chose with everyone IRL because I'm so excited. Turns out nobody gives a fuck about what flooring and design features you put in to a commercial building. I mean, my other convo topics are work and kid, so they're in a lose-lose situation.

I haven't read any further than this, but I'm a nerd about finishes, so I think you should share your selections with me. I'll be excited with you.

Flamingemu · January 2014

@BillyMollEmmy, I am so sorry. My mom is an alcoholic (as are many of my extended family members) and it is not easy. Honestly, there is nothing you can do until he wants help. I really thought the baby would be what made my mom want to get help, but no go. Good luck with everything and just being there helps.

Flamingemu · January 2014

@pokedot I am sorry. I hope your grandmother finds some peace soon.

Flamingemu · January 2014

I haven't eaten an Oreo since I lost all my weight in 2008. I don't even remember what they taste like. I haven't had a poptart in an even longer time. I really wanted them with all the poptart talk when we were pregnant. I wish they sold the fun flavors in just a 1-pack so I could eat one and not waste the rest of the package.

I am not doing the cupid shuffle because I will be traveling for work and I am worried I won't be able to post at all that day and didn't want to disappoint anyone.

Was there anything else important I need an opinion on? ha

27boo · January 2014

MrsSparklebottom said:

MarisaKathleen said:

FFFC: I'm not sorry that I've never seen an episode of Dr. Who. I do not find David Tennant in the least bit attractive. I do however want to comb his pretty hair.

The only thing keeping him from manly perfection is that he's a tad on the skinny side for my taste.

@Pokedot I'm so sorry for all you're going through.

My confession: I have no idea how to teach writing. I'm just a naturally good writer, so it's extremely hard for me when my 4th graders have no idea what a paragraph is. I don't get what's so hard to understand. It's a lot easier for me to teach things I struggled with myself.

This is as far as I am, but this is so hard to teach! Writing is what I'm working on this year, and it's the longest hour of the day. Writing conferences with such a big class take so long.

danabsd · January 2014

I read it all. Underwhelmed. Atleast this time it was on the day?

@jenndubsaid:
Another FFFC: I think cookie dough is gross.

@pokedotI am so sorry.

I love lunchables. Especially the ones that come with an oreo or 2.

hmp1 said:
redneckmomma25 said:
I looked at the see kai run shoes yesterday....I couldn't find a pair I didn't think were ugly.
I had to check out the girl shoes since you posted this. I adore these

And these are oldies but goodies

I bought the yellow. And had the blue in my cart but ditched them because I promised myself I was only buying next size up and they only had 3's, I was doing 4's.

Me too, @BPer we just moved into 3's here.

@cherrycrepe said:
I confess that I really want my OB to order the blood test that will tell you the sex of the fetus, even though there are no medical reasons for me to need it.
I'm impatient.

If I remember correctly the results are very slow. At this point, I am not sure you would have them back before the earliest date of your anatomy scan.

LoisLayn23 said:
I'm 4'10.5" and a size 5.5-6.

Small feet FTW. 5'1 and size 5 - 5.5.

@redneckmomma25said:
I have frozen cookie dough and it is calling me. I blame all the pregnant ladies who keep talking about food!

Or... are you a pregnant one? :P

Being TG is getting way harder this time than it was last time. I was packing up all of Beb's 6 month clothes to store last night and thinking IF I knew I wouldn't I have to make room for these 0-6 month socks, I could just keep them out... I've been doing this with a lot of things... if I knew, then... Most of them are just as dumb as the socks.

Mine: As I was getting off the freeway there was a man there with a sign that said --

"wife is a stripper need $ hungry"

My first thought? She must not be a very good stripper.

I really have a hard time feeling bad for people begging for money. Especially when they're all clean shaven and showered. I always assume they're not really homeless, or hungry.

MississippiCatfish · January 2014

danabsd said:
I read it all. Underwhelmed. Atleast this time it was on the day?
@jenndubsaid:
Another FFFC: I think cookie dough is gross.

@pokedotI am so sorry.

I love lunchables. Especially the ones that come with an oreo or 2.

hmp1 said:
redneckmomma25 said:
I looked at the see kai run shoes yesterday....I couldn't find a pair I didn't think were ugly.

I had to check out the girl shoes since you posted this. I adore these

And these are oldies but goodies

I bought the yellow. And had the blue in my cart but ditched them because I promised myself I was only buying next size up and they only had 3's, I was doing 4's.

Me too, @BPer we just moved into 3's here.

@cherrycrepe said:
I confess that I really want my OB to order the blood test that will tell you the sex of the fetus, even though there are no medical reasons for me to need it.
I'm impatient.

If I remember correctly the results are very slow. At this point, I am not sure you would have them back before the earliest date of your anatomy scan.

LoisLayn23 said:
I'm 4'10.5" and a size 5.5-6.

Small feet FTW. 5'1 and size 5 - 5.5.

@redneckmomma25said:
I have frozen cookie dough and it is calling me. I blame all the pregnant ladies who keep talking about food!

Or... are you a pregnant one? :P

Being TG is getting way harder this time than it was last time. I was packing up all of Beb's 6 month clothes to store last night and thinking IF I knew I wouldn't I have to make room for these 0-6 month socks, I could just keep them out... I've been doing this with a lot of things... if I knew, then... Most of them are just as dumb as the socks.

Mine: As I was getting off the freeway there was a man there with a sign that said --

"wife is a stripper need $ hungry"

My first thought? She must not be a very good stripper.

I really have a hard time feeling bad for people begging for money. Especially when they're all clean shaven and showered. I always assume they're not really homeless, or hungry.

Sorry, I'm on mobile so I can't easily isolate the quote I want:/ But Dana and @cherrycrepe I think the results are a lot quicker these days. People on June14 were finding out the sex prior NT scan timeframe. I haven't had any of the fancy tests or an ultrasound yet and it's hard not to be jealous!

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