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[Deleted User] · February 2014

My OB didn't look like her, I'd be shy to show her my lady bits $:\$ ">

Pink724 · February 2014

Asbromle said:

My OB didn't look like her, I'd be shy to show her my lady bits $:\$ ">

I was thinking that! Wowza!

Bkuhman · February 2014

Asbromle said:
My OB didn't look like her, I'd be shy to show her my lady bits $:\$ ">

Lol. She really cares. It was great to have a doctor who made that extra effort and that actual cared about it all. Not just the baby part. She and I talk on a regular basis and whenever our schedules work we meet and have lunch or something. My daughter calls her Aunt J....... I'm so glad I had her to deliver DD.

Mom2bois85 · February 2014

Another thing, the rest of you ladies that admitted to things that are "difficult" I have much respect, it's a big step in the right direction for anyone that is struggling. All of us can be a great support system for each other. Even if it's just listening to vents on a daily basis or sending thoughts and prayers. J13 rocks y'all are a bunch of strong women never forget that!

emmanemm · February 2014

@fabk mice while driving? I would get into a wreck too! Gah, you have me thinking that I'm going to see a mouse in the car lol X_X

curlysue22 · February 2014

Rmnam1 said:

caffienerain said:

fabk said:

I am completely terrified of mice. I get panic attacks and horrible nightmares.

Asbromle said:

@fabk change mice to spider and you have me. I effing hate them with a passion. They terrify me, so stupid.

Grasshoppers here. IF there's one on my front storm door, I will get back in my car and leave.

Frogs and toads. I won't leave my house at night if it's wet. They could be out there. I could step on one. Ugh. Now I'm thinking about them! They give me the cry face.

It's pathetic but I'm this way with worms. When it rains I swear I can smell them and I'm terrified of stepping on them. I once was on a wet sidewalk with lots of long pine needles and I couldn't distinguish between them and the worms. I tiptoed all the way to my car.

blairwitch · February 2014

CDumovich said:

I have an obsession with thunderstorms and tornadoes.

Opposite here. While I have been able to tolerate regular thunderstorms now, when I moved to WI the sound of thunder would send me under my bed, once they turn severe panic kicks in. And a tornado warning...yeah I start to tremble. I was home alone one day when the sirens went off for a tornado warning...I carried my dog downstairs and my gerbil (in her cage). Then seriously debated crawling in the dryer for extra protection. My teddy bear and the phone was in there. If a train and come by I would have been in there and bawling. I was 16. Thankfully nothing was even close. Prior to the internet...I would stay up with a map of wisconsin tracking the storm through the warnings that came on the radio...I couldnt sleep until the storms left our area.

I love things that are dark and creepy. I used to want to work at Hot Topic just to be able to dress the way I wanted...and not follow dress codes for most jobs. I dislike working in retail otherwise. I would love to drive and old hearse. If I lived alone without kids my house would probably be decorated with things like you see at Halloween at Target.

The people that knew/know that about me...find it really hard to believe I was a cheerleader for 6+ years...and still miss it.

aehamilton13 · February 2014

I faked a sprained ankle at summer camp one year so that the hot male counsellor in charge of our group during the day would have to carry me around.

Bkuhman · February 2014

aehamilton13 said:
I faked a sprained ankle at summer camp one year so that the hot male counsellor in charge of our group during the day would have to carry me around.

Wow. I love you!! :x this sounds like something I would've done.

Mom2bois85 · February 2014

@Dccornel thank you, I've been very mis informed, I understand this now. I will be making an appointment with my doctor. My fitness pal referred to it as "starvation mode" it definitely scared me straight

Bkuhman · February 2014

Laurendag said:
I feel guilty anytime I buy something for myself. I bought a purse last week with a gift card and by the time I finished running errands 3 hours later felt so bad I returned it.
I bought 132$ worth of new clothes a few days later and cried when I got home and told DH. I felt so effing bad but he told me to keep them because it was the first time in over a year I'd bought clothes for myself that weren't on the 70% off rack at Target.

It's not that we don't have money.
We have plenty. I just grew up never getting anything unless it was a special day. For Christmas I gave DH a list of things that I needed but knew I wouldn't buy for myself like an organizer for my make up and a new set of PJs. And I'm famous for walking around a store for over an hour with a necklace or new wallet or something less than 20$ for me and putting it back at the last minute because of guilt.

If anyone knows what causes this and how to help that would be great, because I spent 3 hours in Target on thursday arguing with my self over whether or not I really needed a new bra. The underwire poking out of my old one won. I was pissed.

I'm the exact same way.

Kitten80 · February 2014

I have never smoked a cigarette And never could understand anyone of my generation or after wanting to try it (know it is addicting, know it is bad for you, and my goodness it is expensive). I have also never tried any drugs.

KMRR86 · February 2014

@lizabethann06 Your cotton ball story is amusing me because I had a coworker with the same phobia! It was crazy! She would get physically ill and she would take her towels out of the dryer with kitchen tongs because they were too soft like cotton right out of the dryer. I'm glad you don't have cotton ball aversion anymore.

Kitten80 · February 2014

lizabethann06 said:

I have never smoked a cigarette And never could understand anyone of my generation or after wanting to try it (know it is addicting, know it is bad for you, and my goodness it is expensive). I have also never tried any drugs.
@Kitten80 same on all accounts

@lizabethann06 -

I have a feeling we have a lot in common. And I totally use you as my motivation when I am feeling frustrated by my dairy free diet, btw. I figure if you could do what you did for Jack, giving up just dairy is a walk in the park.

blairwitch · February 2014

@Laurendag While I dont feel guilty...I have a hard time spending money on myself for clothes and such things too. If I cant buy it at goodwill or on clearance I dont buy it. Shoes too. I just cant handle the cost. It doesnt have anything to do with our financial status...I guess I am just cheap when it comes to myself. When my younger coworkers would come in and talk about buying some more/new silvers...I just cant fathom. Also, I dont care for purses.

But I LOVE a trip to the salon and or tattoo shop

@Kitten80 I feel the same way. Both of my parents smoked. My kindergarten teacher told our class that if your parents smoke...you probably will too. I made a promise to myself that day and I havent broken it.

Kitten80 · February 2014

Bkuhman said:

I feel guilty anytime I buy something for myself. I bought a purse last week with a gift card and by the time I finished running errands 3 hours later felt so bad I returned it. I bought 132$ worth of new clothes a few days later and cried when I got home and told DH. I felt so effing bad but he told me to keep them because it was the first time in over a year I'd bought clothes for myself that weren't on the 70% off rack at Target. It's not that we don't have money. We have plenty. I just grew up never getting anything unless it was a special day. For Christmas I gave DH a list of things that I needed but knew I wouldn't buy for myself like an organizer for my make up and a new set of PJs. And I'm famous for walking around a store for over an hour with a necklace or new wallet or something less than 20$ for me and putting it back at the last minute because of guilt. If anyone knows what causes this and how to help that would be great, because I spent 3 hours in Target on thursday arguing with my self over whether or not I really needed a new bra. The underwire poking out of my old one won. I was pissed.
I'm the exact same way.

I am not quite this extreme, but probably because I just avoid any section or store that I will want to buy something for me. We went out for our birthdays today. DH wanted us to go buy new clothes aka he wanted new suits and since he has 15 or 20 items for every 1 I have and I have had the same wardrobe for almost 5 years (3 pregnancies and most of the post-part too), he knew he should say "we". And I have been hoping to get something before our vacation next month. But I don't want to. I HATE shopping for me. I hate how everything looks now and then feel guilty that we spent money on it. We went shopping at about 7 months pregnant because my wardrobe of 4.5 years was falling apart and I was down to 1 pair of pants that were ready to give out. After we checked out, I felt so guilty over the total and the fact I thought dh was upset by total (which is ridiculous because I got 2 seasons of clothes for less than one suit of his) that I didn't wear any of them for almost a month thinking about taking them back. And by the time I started wearing them, I was ginormous and they didn't fit as well.

I have to go shopping soon. But last time I went non-maternity clothes shopping, I came home and cried because i spent my one child-free evening in fitting rooms and found nothing.

eta: And all but my 1 bra are falling apart, and this one is not in great shape.. And i have stood in the section thinking about whether to spend money on it too.

Lelo2006 · February 2014

lizabethann06 said:

Kitten80 said:
I have never smoked a cigarette And never could understand anyone of my generation or after wanting to try it (know it is addicting, know it is bad for you, and my goodness it is expensive). I have also never tried any drugs.
@Kitten80 same on all accounts

When I was young and into the club/bar scene in la I smoked a few cigs when I was drunk. Let me tell you, the buzz you get from them is crazy. I'm sure you get used to it, but I have no idea how you could drive after smoking a cig. I always felt disgusting the next day because my hair would smell and my mouth would taste terrible. But man.... Taking a puff after having a cocktail... I can see why it's addicting.

FTR I'm sure my cigarettes smoked count was less than 10 in my life.

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Kitten80 · February 2014

@theblairwitch01 - way to go! Got to love kindergarten you setting such a goal. My mom smoked and I couldn't smell smoke, even if someone was smoking right behind me, until about 6 or 12 months after I moved out of my mom's house in high school. Now I can smell it a mile away. I sometimes wonder if I smelled like smoke and didn't realize it.

@lizabethann06 - oh no! I am so sorry she has a fever again.

fx she falls asleep soon and starts to feel better. And yes! to a get together, for sure. If we can all manage to be healthy at the same time.

@lelo2006 - I can only imagine the buzz because I have felt buzzed off of being in closed quarters with the smoke/or cigar smoke. ick.

KateJuly2013 · February 2014

@llmg0715. Don't be. I didn't realize that losing my virginity in that way was crappy until many years later, and I have come to terms with it. At the time, I thought I was cool. If nothing else, the experience will help me guide my daughter to respect herself a little more.

The hair was cool

Ah, youth...

Kitten80 · February 2014

mermomo5 said:

I feel guilty anytime I buy something for myself. I bought a purse last week with a gift card and by the time I finished running errands 3 hours later felt so bad I returned it. I bought 132$ worth of new clothes a few days later and cried when I got home and told DH. I felt so effing bad but he told me to keep them because it was the first time in over a year I'd bought clothes for myself that weren't on the 70% off rack at Target. It's not that we don't have money. We have plenty. I just grew up never getting anything unless it was a special day. For Christmas I gave DH a list of things that I needed but knew I wouldn't buy for myself like an organizer for my make up and a new set of PJs. And I'm famous for walking around a store for over an hour with a necklace or new wallet or something less than 20$ for me and putting it back at the last minute because of guilt. If anyone knows what causes this and how to help that would be great, because I spent 3 hours in Target on thursday arguing with my self over whether or not I really needed a new bra. The underwire poking out of my old one won. I was pissed.
Let me shop for you, problem solved shopping is my specialty , just ask mh

I figured your husband would say you had a different talent/specialty given all those children of yours.

KateJuly2013 · February 2014

@theblairwitch01 "Fuck you thunder! You can suck my dick!"

bobcee · February 2014

My last job was upgrading, testing, and fixing missile launchers. It gave me some awesome experiences like being catapulted off a Navy carrier.

I studied abroad in Spain during college.

And I also will not touch cotton balls. The sound they make and feel they have when you squeeze them gives me the chills. If they are thoroughly soaked I don't have a problem with them.

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arlingirl · February 2014

I'm obsessed with film scores...i hope Thomas Newman wins the oscar. I hoped I would marry a musician. DH is mostly tone deaf, but at least appreciates music. I play oboe, went to school for music but changed majors to English. Prob the biggest regret I have.

blairwitch · February 2014

@Kitten80 I felt the same way! I cant believe what I had to smell like to those kids without smokers. I cant stand the smell anymore...I was so happy when our bars went smoke free.

@KateJuly2013 I need a thunder buddy. DH loves storms.

Kitten80 · February 2014

@theblairwitch01 - YES! When IL went smoke free I was so excited.

Kitten80 · February 2014

Laurendag said:

@kitten80 and @theblairwitch01 I never realized how bad I smelled until I moved in with DH and out of my mom's. She was (among other things) a indoor chain smoker.

It is kind of scary when you realize how you couldn't smell something so strong. When my mom died, I went to help my brother paint her/his condo and it was insane. After being away from it for so long, it kind of knocks me out.

I realize how much worse my asthma is if I'm around it at all now that I have been away from it and was able to dictate my environment to a large extent. My mom tried not to smoke directly around me, and would try to do the "go outside to smoke thing" when it was not freezing out - but she often smoked in the kitchen or family room if I wasn't near by. I wonder if my asthma would have been as severe if I wasn't exposed to it so much. I am so glad the only smokers in our family now are my step-family and we don't see them. Why my dad found another smoker after being so glad to be out of it (he is not suppose to be around it because of damage to his lungs from an accident as a fire fighter), I just don't know.

bobcee · February 2014

@spartanmomma - I loved that not because you've dealt with that but because you were able to share that in hopes that it would help another member of the board. That took a lot of courage and I applaud you. Also,
I'm glad you are doing better now.

Mom2bois85 · February 2014

@spartanmomma thank you for sharing that, I know how hard it can be, as some of you know I've had a really tough road...( dealing with losses and traumatic experiences) I can say that I've struggled with my eating disorder since jr. High but never saw it as an issue until recently...
I always looked at myself in the mirror and my thoughts exactly were, " you're fat, you're fine" I know it's not obvious from the way my body looks, I appear somewhat thin or average, I'm 5'6 and everyone I've asked to guess my weight would say I'm 120-130 lbs but I'm nowhere near I'm 180. Although I know it isn't obvious I've been self conscious of it for a very long time. Yes I realize I was an athlete and muscle weighs more than fat and I carry my weight well etc so on but I can't shake it. I am thankful I am not alone in this fight and I encourage anyone that is struggling with the same thing to message me, it could be beneficial for everyone, being a woman and a mom is hard enough without the added stresses...
I'm rambling now I know I'm sorry...
This is something that I've carried for far too long on my shoulders

ashie624 · February 2014

mermomo5 said:
I'm biologically an only child. My parents divorced when I was three. My mom remarried when I was 5. My step father was more of a dad to me than my own father. I spent summers and school vacations with my father or should I say with a nanny. I have a half brother and half sister who are many years younger than me. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in his late 40's and I should have the test to see if I have the gene but I'd rather not know. My childhood was odd and I desperately wanted my future children to have stability,fx I've given them that

I also am biologically an only child. My mom has four kids. My oldest brother has his dad. Then my sister and other brother have thier dad and then there is my dad. Also DHs parents got divorced when he was like 3-4. He saw horrible fights at a young age. Before we got married he told me how scared of that situation happenig to us. Especially now with Zoe. He wants us to have a better life.

So back to the siblings..dont judge. My sister and brothers dad...is my uncle. And my dad is their uncle. My mom had sex with brothers. Im always embarressed trying to explain this to people. Its so confusing. And my mom told me my aunt, her twin, dated my dad when they were like 14.

Yikes. My family sounds like a soap opera.

Eta: I know Ive mentioned this beforw but I have a lot of siblings between my mom and dad and step siblings.

fabk · February 2014

@kitten80 I have never smoked or done drugs and neither has mh. People never believe us when we tell them that.

ashie624 · February 2014

Oh another thing...the sound of styrofoam freaks me out. It gives me the heebie jeebies and I have to cover my ears.

PrimRoseMama · February 2014

Laurendag said:
I feel guilty anytime I buy something for myself. I bought a purse last week with a gift card and by the time I finished running errands 3 hours later felt so bad I returned it.
I bought 132$ worth of new clothes a few days later and cried when I got home and told DH. I felt so effing bad but he told me to keep them because it was the first time in over a year I'd bought clothes for myself that weren't on the 70% off rack at Target.

It's not that we don't have money.
We have plenty. I just grew up never getting anything unless it was a special day. For Christmas I gave DH a list of things that I needed but knew I wouldn't buy for myself like an organizer for my make up and a new set of PJs. And I'm famous for walking around a store for over an hour with a necklace or new wallet or something less than 20$ for me and putting it back at the last minute because of guilt.

If anyone knows what causes this and how to help that would be great, because I spent 3 hours in Target on thursday arguing with my self over whether or not I really needed a new bra. The underwire poking out of my old one won. I was pissed.

I do this too.

ashie624 · February 2014

@maryannespier hahaha Oh man if it were her brothers..eek. I definitely wouldnt tell anyone that. Lol. Its not really that bad..and it was the 70s and 80s lol..but people always give me a funny look cus its so confusing. And even tho I have no full siblings..I ount my sister and brother as so. I mean we have the same family genes on our dads' side haha

ashie624 · February 2014

Also theres a 10 year gap between me and my brother and 11 between me and my sister..so it wasnt close together haha.

valstulas · February 2014

Lelo2006 said:

lizabethann06 said:

Kitten80 said:
I have never smoked a cigarette And never could understand anyone of my generation or after wanting to try it (know it is addicting, know it is bad for you, and my goodness it is expensive). I have also never tried any drugs.
@Kitten80 same on all accounts
When I was young and into the club/bar scene in la I smoked a few cigs when I was drunk. Let me tell you, the buzz you get from them is crazy. I'm sure you get used to it, but I have no idea how you could drive after smoking a cig. I always felt disgusting the next day because my hair would smell and my mouth would taste terrible. But man.... Taking a puff after having a cocktail... I can see why it's addicting.

FTR I'm sure my cigarettes smoked count was less than 10 in my life.

Yes! Smoking a butt (when you don't usually smoke) will make you totally feel high for a little bit. It's from the decrease in oxygen that's going to your brain, but it's still kind of fun.

I am an ex-smoker, though occasionally I'll sneak a cigarette here or there. I'm glad I wasn't an adult in the early '80s or before, when people were allowed to smoke anywhere and everywhere, bc I'm sure I would be a smoker. My hospital changed it's policy to ban smoking in the nurses' station in 1982.

valstulas · February 2014

@ashie624 The thought of that awful sound that styrofoam makes makes me cringe and grind my teeth. Yuck!

atlvol · February 2014

I smoked for 11 years. I quit 2 1/2 years ago, cold turkey. It was one of the hardest and best things I have ever done.

Along the lines of cotton balls, I can't stand toothbrushes, or anything with bristles really. They give me the chills. Anyone who knows me, knows that you can't brush your teeth around me. I can't even watch toothpaste commercials or scenes in movies/TV shows when they brush their teeth. MH has to tell me when they are done, because I hve to look away. I have the chills just thinking about them now!

pgermain11 · February 2014

I think it's crazy people hate cotton balls. They're so fluffy and fun! Like tiny clouds! What I do hate is marshmallows. Touching them, smelling them, much less eating them makes me gag and gives me heebie jeebies ::shudder:: I hate thinking about them too. Blegh.

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