Longest Thread EVER! (aka Random Thoughts Thread )

Bluebird2318 · February 2014

Mamamonzo said:

Am I being stubborn by requesting to not have the nudie new born pics taken with our photographer? He keeps saying you'll want those tiny little butt pictures blah blah blah.... I don't find the naked pictures necessary? Am I going to regret this decision?

Not necessary at all, but I do regret not having any tiny baby booty pictures of DD! It's all personal taste though. If you are not in the "baby butts are adorable" camp, you are not going to miss the pictures. I only miss it because I do find naked newborn shots amazingly adorable.

ETA: What I regret more is that I didn't get any professional newborn shots done at all (with her being a preemie, it just didn't pan out), or even one year old photos for that matter. Boo.

JessieAlbin · February 2014

For the love... If you're going to suggest naming your kid after the bible, please read said book of the bible before you decide on how badass it sounds. Aside from the infamous chapter about all the things you aren't supposed to do, pretty sure that book goes on ad nauseum about what to do with skin diseases and the poor suckers who got them. It's like a freaking biblical era public health announcement. X_X

kseccomb17 · February 2014

I can't stand that my family walks into my house whenever they want without giving me any sort of heads up they're coming over. It doesn't matter if I tell them I'd appreciate them to call ahead of time. It doesn't matter if the doors are locked. They won't go away. X(

eireyes · February 2014

Doctor visit went well today! No pre-e here for now; My BP was down a little bit from Friday, and my doctor wasn't concerned - as he put it, the NP was probably being a little paranoid but that's what they pay her for! Have to say, I'm glad they're that thorough and cautious - puts my neurotic mind at ease.

@Tasha575 I failed my 1 hour test (147 instead of below 130) and my three hour numbers never got above 99, so I passed that with massive room to spare! Don't stress to much, it'll work out!

Edit: tag fail...

Mamamonzo · February 2014

kseccomb17 said:
I can't stand that my family walks into my house whenever they want without giving me any sort of heads up they're coming over. It doesn't matter if I tell them I'd appreciate them to call ahead of time. It doesn't matter if the doors are locked. They won't go away. X(

Let then walk in on you naked, or having sex, they'll never do it again.

RocksInTheWater · February 2014

ColleenSwerb said:

Just got a mailer from Target to start a registry and get a $20 gift card. Totally thought I had missed that boat, so I'm stoked.

Target didn't give me anything for registering. Not even a packet of freebies. :-q

RocksInTheWater · February 2014

KimC85 said:

I really don't need to see a picture of peoples kids next to a toilet full of urine. I get that potty training is a big accomplishment, but seriously, bathroom pics do not belong on Facebook!!!

AGREED! Why in sam hell do people need to post about their children's potty experiences on FB?? Drives me nuts. I do not care that little Sammy didn't have any potty accidents at daycare or that he pooped in the big boy toilet today. I had to tell my sister to stop with the updates.

kseccomb17 · February 2014

Mamamonzo said:

kseccomb17 said:
I can't stand that my family walks into my house whenever they want without giving me any sort of heads up they're coming over. It doesn't matter if I tell them I'd appreciate them to call ahead of time. It doesn't matter if the doors are locked. They won't go away. X(
Let then walk in on you naked, or having sex, they'll never do it again.

My mom walked in on DH getting ready to take a shower and she still won't quit. My sister has walked in on us having sex, and she shows up unannounced all the time. It's fucked and I'm sick of it.

Mamamonzo · February 2014

kseccomb17 said:

Mamamonzo said:

kseccomb17 said:
I can't stand that my family walks into my house whenever they want without giving me any sort of heads up they're coming over. It doesn't matter if I tell them I'd appreciate them to call ahead of time. It doesn't matter if the doors are locked. They won't go away. X(
Let then walk in on you naked, or having sex, they'll never do it again.
My mom walked in on DH getting ready to take a shower and she still won't quit. My sister has walked in on us having sex, and she shows up unannounced all the time. It's fucked and I'm sick of it.

Oh HELL NO!!!!

snmetz7 · February 2014

kseccomb17
My in laws live less than 5 mins away and were always coming over unannounced, so one time hubs opened the door naked, they always phone now. If seeing ya'll naked doesn't keep them from coming over... maybe it is time to change the locks!

In other news... I'm working til 7 and am the only one in my office left... trying to debate on if the guy in the office across the hall will tattle if I leave 15 mins early...

janice9821 · February 2014

kseccomb17 said:

I can't stand that my family walks into my house whenever they want without giving me any sort of heads up they're coming over. It doesn't matter if I tell them I'd appreciate them to call ahead of time. It doesn't matter if the doors are locked. They won't go away. X(
Let then walk in on you naked, or having sex, they'll never do it again.
My mom walked in on DH getting ready to take a shower and she still won't quit. My sister has walked in on us having sex, and she shows up unannounced all the time. It's fucked and I'm sick of it.

There's no way I could ever deal with that. I'd have changed the locks a long time ago. Or added a deadbolt or something.

tidymonster · February 2014

ColleenSwerb said:
A good newborn photographer will have a space heater and the heat in the room CRANKED so the baby doesn't get cold. Cold babies don't sleep through photo session.

Having said that, it's def personal preference and I think it's weird the photographer is pushing it on you.

Newborn/family photog here. I do all of the above plus beanbags I've made with rice. Those are microwaveable, and go under the babe and blankets on the posing surface. Keeps 'em toasty in all directions!

I also ask about nude, but if they don't want, then I don't do it! If the parents aren't going to frame it and hang it on the wall, then what's the point? I also think it's rude that the photographer is pushing that on you! I like those personally during 6 month and year sessions. Chubby babes have the cutest bottoms!!

The only thing that is done in a standard newborn session *always* are close ups of hands, feet, noses, etc. They change sooooo quickly!

pineconey · February 2014

That 1 ply in my undies looks like a hamster shredded it up now. Awesome. Glad I came home early since I don't take lunch breaks.

kseccomb17 · February 2014

We have deadbolts. If the doors are locked and they see my car, they sit there and pound on the door until it's open. Then when they come in they criticise something that's not up to their standards. It's like borderline harassment.

RocksInTheWater · February 2014

I do believe oreos are addictive. I should have never brought lemon oreos into the house. I can't stop eating them!

kseccomb17 · February 2014

@vinny424 Good idea!

michaelad3 · February 2014

Well my appt didn't exactly go how I thought it would today. I'm not worried per se, but thoughts and prayers are appreciated. I'm measuring small, so I need to go in tomorrow for an ultrasound to check growth, though my doctor said she's hoping it's just because I have a long torso, and I did gain 7 pounds. Also, my platelet count is low, so I need to do repeat bloodwork before my next appt to see how quickly the levels are dropping, and probably repeat bloodwork again at 35 weeks. She said this is just something that happens rarely to some people, and it's not much cause for concern, but it's good to be aware of if the levels get too low

irisheyez7 · February 2014

L&D tour tonight. Shits getting real folks!

pineconey · February 2014

@irisheyez7 i almost just liked your post because of your siggy. DH and i sing that song all the time. we have a stuffed rhino that we named "tiny rhino" just so we could sing "hold me closer tiny rhino...."

J&NL · February 2014

It's 7:30 and DD is already asleep. Well, I guess I better take her lead because she's most likely going to be waking up balls early.

RocksInTheWater · February 2014

@honeyzoo I have not heard of Mega Oreos. I rarely buy packages of cookies at all because I have no willpower around them. I'm amazed at all of the fancy new oreos that are out there now.

pineconey · February 2014

i don't like doublestuff. just regular stuff please.

Lindsay808 · February 2014

My parents want to take a vacation about 3 weeks after the baby is born. Good for the them, right? Then she asked if we could watch their dog. I love my parent's dog. However, she's 8 and is the most fascinating thing to our pup. Our pup chases her on all the furniture and bugs the shit out of her. So they're just everywhere and hard to control. Their dog is also a spoiled thing and needs attention or she won't eat and just shakes in the corner.

DH will be at work. So that leaves me with a newborn and two crazy dogs.

I suggested that a friend of mine watch their dog at their house (which she has done before), but my mom got so offended and is now giving me the "I guess we just won't go" attitude. Seriously?

chichi589 · February 2014

This baby has hiccups weirdest feeling ever! I kinda love it haha

janice9821 · February 2014

kseccomb17 said:

We have deadbolts. If the doors are locked and they see my car, they sit there and pound on the door until it's open. Then when they come in they criticise something that's not up to their standards. It's like borderline harassment.

There is nothing "borderline" about that - it is just plain harassment. How miserable.

JoelleOK · February 2014

I can't breath. I actually have some time to sleep and can't. Stupid cold. TP however my toddler got sick.

kseccomb17 · February 2014

Also, my sister comes to our house and helps herself to our food/drink, wastes half of it any doesn't clean up after herself. She turns our heat up to ungodly highs. She brings her laptop over to use our WiFi and then complains it's not fast enough. She's never had to do anything for herself. She's spent her entire college savings on clothes and travel. We spend so much on gas (I'm her personal chauffeur), food, bills for her and it needs to end. It's partly my fault because I've let it go on for so long,and she expects it. I don't know what to say or do, but we need a change. Big clusterfuck!

kseccomb17 · February 2014

I need to figure something out. I'm becoming bitter

tidymonster · February 2014

kseccomb17 said:
Also, my sister comes to our house and helps herself to our food/drink, wastes half of it any doesn't clean up after herself. She turns our heat up to ungodly highs. She brings her laptop over to use our WiFi and then complains it's not fast enough. She's never had to do anything for herself. She's spent her entire college savings on clothes and travel. We spend so much on gas (I'm her personal chauffeur), food, bills for her and it needs to end. It's partly my fault because I've let it go on for so long,and she expects it. I don't know what to say or do, but we need a change. Big clusterfuck!

Sounds like it's time for a "come to Jesus" talk with the whole family. Invite them over (personally, I'd be pretty snarky, and say something like "yes, come over AT THIS TIME and bring your own food for heaven's sake"), and let them all have it. All of them. At the same time. I'd also put in there that they have roughly 2 months to get their shit straight in regard to it being YOUR house, and then no one can come and bang on the door, eat food, complain about crap that you let them use *for free* or you're calling the cops. Family or not. I'd also change the deadbolt. There shouldn't be anyone just walking up into your house and using your stuff ever. I know sometimes confrontation is uncomfortable, but it's a necessary evil in this instance, I think.

I'm sorry, but it really sounds like it's time for some serious discussion about who shit belongs to, and that it's just plain rude. *cue Effie Trinket*

JessieAlbin · February 2014

Agreed! Let someone come bang on MY door like the police! "No, you cannot come in. Yes, I heard you. Do not ever abuse my door again like that. Come back when you have found your manners."

RocksInTheWater · February 2014

kseccomb17 said:

I need to figure something out. I'm becoming bitter

Move and give no forwarding address. It's unreal how much they are taking advantage of you.

Sisimama10 · February 2014

Had a job interview today that I thought went REALLY well for next school year. Fingers crossed! Should find out in about 3 weeks.

SoulTermination · February 2014

I make my own bath salts (the therapeutic kind, not the snort-it-up-your-nose kind), and I love using the ones with Epsom salts, lavender essential oil, and dried lavender pods. OB said this was fine, but I'm concerned about continuing these baths once I start dilating. Plan on asking my OB at my appointment in two weeks or so, but in the meantime does anyone have experience with this?

JessieAlbin · February 2014

Since the gradual return of my appetite late this afternoon, I have settled back into third trimester eating with a vengeance. A bowl of minestrone, a jimmy johns veggie, lasagna, peanut butter fudge ice cream, a bowl of cereal, cocoa coated almonds, some cottage cheese and the last of my kosher dill spears... All is right with the world. And having listed it out, I'm actually kind of proud of my veggie consumption for the day!

thomas930 · February 2014

SoulTermination said:

I make my own bath salts (the therapeutic kind, not the snort-it-up-your-nose kind), and I love using the ones with Epsom salts, lavender essential oil, and dried lavender pods. OB said this was fine, but I'm concerned about continuing these baths once I start dilating. Plan on asking my OB at my appointment in two weeks or so, but in the meantime does anyone have experience with this?

No medical experience but I would think that as long as your water hasn't broken then you are fine. The membrane is what keeps infection out. But I would definitely ask your doc.

Mamamonzo · February 2014

Why are there 12 million threads every day about baby carriers X(

kseccomb17 · February 2014

Thanks everyone. I will have dinner with them on Friday and let them know how I feel. This will hopefully give me enough tune to figure out what I should say. It's just gotten to be too much.

thomas930 · February 2014

Mamamonzo said:

Why are there 12 million threads every day about baby carriers X(

Cause people can't use the search function...

Or look a page back or so...

Megczapla · February 2014

Good luck @kseccomb17 ! You deserve a break for sure!!

Bluebird2318 · February 2014

So I had to order a bunch of new baby clothes hangers (200 to be exact) because the old ones got accidentally thrown out in the move. They are scheduled to be delivered by end of day on Wednesday and I am ridiculously excited that I get to spend my milestone day organizing and hanging my kids' clothes. I'm pretty sure I need to get a life, but I give no fucks.

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