FFFC

sheriot · February 2014

Ditto @ThereBeDragons. I sleep on my back with the snoogle under my neck and knees. Boom.

spacepotatoes · February 2014

Soupy84 said:

I dropped the dog off at the groomers for a bath and some pampering - I sent her for the 3 hour package. It was more of a "get the fuck away from me" thought process because she wont leave me alone... but instead I am passing it off as the action of a loving dog owner.

I totally stopped off at Tim Hortons on the way home and picked up a variety 6 pack of donuts. I have eaten one and promise there will be none left by the time DH gets home. What he doesnt know wont hurt him?

BTW - I hate ironing and refuse to have an ironing board in my home. I love my steamer.

I was going to love this post until I got to the ironing part. I'd like to have a steamer, too, but I love me some ironing. Maybe that should have been my UO yesterday.

@empireceo I don't know about your car wash but mine doesn't leave the foam on long enough for any action to happen during. Plus, there's an attendant in the little room beside it and his door is usually open. He actually walked in front of my car yesterday and scared the crap out of me. The foam got rinsed off and just as the sprayers were finishing up, there wass this skinny, bearded dude standing right there. Creepy as hell.

yvanehtnioj · February 2014

I own like 300 bottles of nail polish. My nails are always painted.

RachelCA29 · February 2014

Soupy84 said:

I dropped the dog off at the groomers for a bath and some pampering - I sent her for the 3 hour package. It was more of a "get the fuck away from me" thought process because she wont leave me alone... but instead I am passing it off as the action of a loving dog owner.

I totally stopped off at Tim Hortons on the way home and picked up a variety 6 pack of donuts. I have eaten one and promise there will be none left by the time DH gets home. What he doesnt know wont hurt him?

BTW - I hate ironing and refuse to have an ironing board in my home. I love my steamer.

OMG we could be the same person!

I take my dog to the groomer because he loves the attention and comes home tired. It's a "busy weekend and don't want to walk you" thing. And last Saturday night I really wanted a doughnut but couldn't decide which kind so my husband went to Tim Horton's and got a 6-pack ... of my favourites, not his.

Also, my steamer changed my life. We used to have an ironing board ... I don't know what happened to it after my steamer, or as I call it, "the gift of time", arrived.

ns1 · February 2014

To those who can't get out of bed...well, come to think of it maybe this is just helpful for rolling over in bed...anyway: satin pjs!

kshampeny · February 2014

@Mamazon2014 I too have this problem. But from pretty much any sitting/lying position these days. My DH has started referring to himself as Green Peace and says he's on a whale rescue mission when I ask for assistance. He's lucky I share his twisted sense of humor.

My FFFC is that I totally love the polish dog at the Costco cafe. And this is a new occurrence since being pregnant. Anytime I walk into or check out at Costco, its all I can smell, and it smells amazing! I've only broken down a few times, but it was so damn delicious, I just don't care.

83edwards · February 2014

Empireceo said:

spacepotatoes said:

Yesterday, I took my car to get washed because it was a salt-encrusted, nasty hunk of metal and temps were finally above freezing long enough to make it worthwhile.

The FFFC: Car washes give me anxiety. I always go to the same one because it's the only one I know how to "operate." I'm always scared of not knowing when to drive up, when to stop, what to do with the car (some just want to you park, others want it in neutral, turn off engine/don't turn off), and so on. I don't want to look like a car wash n00b and I don't want to get stuck or ruin the machine or something. After I successfully made it through the one at this particular gas station, I just kept going back to that one and it lets me pretend I'm a car wash pro.

Also, I am not clausterphobic but when the foam covers my entire car, which is still running, and I can't see anything, it freaks me the freak out.

FFFC: I find car washes incredibly erotic and have wanted to have sex while the car is all covered in foam and suds since I was like 16.

Never too late!!!

getitdone · February 2014

I have an ironing board and an iron that has never been used - in 8 years. Isn't that what the dryer is for? That is how I "iron" my clothes.

AnnieA75 · February 2014

Wow, so much ironing board hate today! Seriously though, I have an ironing board and love freshly ironed clothes. I've ironed bed sheets when I've had overnight guests. In fact, my BFF calls me sleeping with the enemy. When she comes over, she moves my canned goods all around so the labels are facing different ways and moves all my hand towels so they're all hanging at different lengths. It drives me bananas!

If I had the time I would iron my bed sheets, but no chance in hell of that.

julesf817 · February 2014

RachelCA29 said:

Soupy84 said:

I dropped the dog off at the groomers for a bath and some pampering - I sent her for the 3 hour package. It was more of a "get the fuck away from me" thought process because she wont leave me alone... but instead I am passing it off as the action of a loving dog owner.

I totally stopped off at Tim Hortons on the way home and picked up a variety 6 pack of donuts. I have eaten one and promise there will be none left by the time DH gets home. What he doesnt know wont hurt him?

BTW - I hate ironing and refuse to have an ironing board in my home. I love my steamer.
OMG we could be the same person!

I take my dog to the groomer because he loves the attention and comes home tired. It's a "busy weekend and don't want to walk you" thing.

You ladies should look into dog daycare! it is a life saver, and once you find a place and they evaluate your dog you can usually drop them off whenever. some places even do half days. it's not like child daycare where you have to stick to a schedule. it would probably be cheaper than a trip to the groomer and you can do it more often if you need a break. it tires them out like nothing else. my siggy picture was the result of a daycare day.

spacepotatoes · February 2014

getitdone said:

I have an ironing board and an iron that has never been used - in 8 years. Isn't that what the dryer is for? That is how I "iron" my clothes.

That's great when your clothes can actually go in the dryer but a lot of my dress pants, which I wear to work, can't. And even some that can, I don't put them in anymore because they still shrink.

getitdone · February 2014

spacepotatoes said:

getitdone said:

I have an ironing board and an iron that has never been used - in 8 years. Isn't that what the dryer is for? That is how I "iron" my clothes.
That's great when your clothes can actually go in the dryer but a lot of my dress pants, which I wear to work, can't. And even some that can, I don't put them in anymore because they still shrink.

Makes sense. I refuse to buy anything that is dry clean only.

FlemDance · February 2014

My ironing board is the dryer - fluff that ish.

83edwards · February 2014

Rocknroll64 said:

Okay all I wanna know is what is wrong with owning an ironing board? Ours is built in but still, what else would you iron on?

My DH also thinks it's weird that I've made friends with people off the internet. He calls them my creepy internet friends. I just tell him I think it's weird he's still friends with every single person he was friends with in High School.

You iron? I have an iron and ironing board.....they NEVER get used

julesf817 · February 2014

My FFC?

my ironing board is a towel on my kitchen floor.

spacepotatoes · February 2014

getitdone said:

spacepotatoes said:

getitdone said:

I have an ironing board and an iron that has never been used - in 8 years. Isn't that what the dryer is for? That is how I "iron" my clothes.
That's great when your clothes can actually go in the dryer but a lot of my dress pants, which I wear to work, can't. And even some that can, I don't put them in anymore because they still shrink.
Makes sense. I refuse to buy anything that is dry clean only.

I need to get better at reading labels! Mine are all machine washable but a lot are "hang to dry." I always tell myself to check the label before buying but then I get to the store and am all, "oooh! Those pants are nice!" The label is forgotten until it's laundry time, when I curse myself again.

oscarwao · February 2014

getitdone said:

spacepotatoes said:

getitdone said:

I have an ironing board and an iron that has never been used - in 8 years. Isn't that what the dryer is for? That is how I "iron" my clothes.
That's great when your clothes can actually go in the dryer but a lot of my dress pants, which I wear to work, can't. And even some that can, I don't put them in anymore because they still shrink.
Makes sense. I refuse to buy anything that is dry clean only.

My conclusion is that @spacepotatoes is a fancy bisch! I wear jeans and yoga pants to work so anything above khaki caliber is fancy to me.

Mimaloo · February 2014

IBackBevo said:

While I've changed my diet and will do what ever it takes to keep baby healthy, I am NOT looking forward to my 4 hour gestational diabetes class. I just told my Mom about it and her response was, "4 hours??? Why is it so long for something you'll be dealing with for 3 months?" That makes me hate the class even more. They better feed us there!
What? Oh hell no. I better not get gd because I would be very unhappy going to some class that probably would just tell me stuff I already know or can read about on the Internet.

I wasn't told to take any class. I just got back from the endocrinologist and it really seems like it's going to be easy to deal with for the next 2+ months or so.

I would absolutely refuse to sit through a 4 hour class. My body wouldn't be able to handle it.

Mimaloo · February 2014

awc1986 said:

FFFC: so I just full on ugly cried because I'm so pissed off at DH. See page 1's ironing board throwing incident. I had to buy the tiles for our bathroom reno today but he forgot to move money around, so it came out of my own o/d, leaving me £40 and I had to buy gas because my fuel light is on. I asked him to send me £20 at lunch, which he said he'd do. He forgot that too. I managed to put a bit of gas in my car but now I have pretty much no money. Then I get home from work and he's back on the playstation and last night's dishes are still in the sink. He's hardly said 2 words to me since I got in. I asked him what we were doing for dinner (hint - take me out or make me something to make up for being a douche). Well it became clear that I'm making dinner. I'm tired, have a cold, have been working all week and slept for 4 hours last night. Oh and I'm making a human. So I did the dishes, walked upstairs and ugly cried on the bed. I've been up here 20 mins and I've not even had an "are you ok?".

His playstation would be out the window. I'm sorry you're having a crappy time. Go get yourself something yummy for dinner and let him fend for himself.

ErikaLynn75 · February 2014

kimberlykl2009 said:

I guess my FFFC is more of a UO - I don't think tanning beds are dangerous in general if used infrequently - I used to go about twice a month in the "winter" (I live in FL, so I'm saying I went about 4 times a year). Going to the bed all the time? Yes, I think that is dangerous and unhealthy. A handful of vanity visits in the winter whilst using SPF? Eh, not a big deal to me. I haven't been at all during my pregnancy and I just hate looking so wan.

I'm with you in the FFFC part. I tan on a regular basis when not pregnant. But not the UO part. I would never try to tell someone they aren't dangerous. I have a skin condition that is kept in check by tanning. I tan in the lowest level bed for about half the normal time (10-12 minutes in a 20 minute bed) once or twice a week. Enough to keep my skin looking healthy and not be embarrassed by it, but not enough to look like someone who tans.

As much as I hate winter, I'm kind of dreading warm weather and having to wear clothing that doesn't cover everything after over 6 months of not tanning. I will probably start up my tanning membership again immediately after this baby is born.

For me it's a risk/reward thing, and I made my choice. I also go to the dermatologist once a year, and completely strip down and have her check for unusual spots.

dp1320 · February 2014

Jules51814 said:

My FFC?

my ironing board is a towel on my kitchen floor.

At least you use a towel...mine just goes straight on the floor. And I think I've ironed once in the past year.

Soupy84 · February 2014

Jules51814 said:

RachelCA29 said:

Soupy84 said:

I dropped the dog off at the groomers for a bath and some pampering - I sent her for the 3 hour package. It was more of a "get the fuck away from me" thought process because she wont leave me alone... but instead I am passing it off as the action of a loving dog owner.

I totally stopped off at Tim Hortons on the way home and picked up a variety 6 pack of donuts. I have eaten one and promise there will be none left by the time DH gets home. What he doesnt know wont hurt him?

BTW - I hate ironing and refuse to have an ironing board in my home. I love my steamer.
OMG we could be the same person!

I take my dog to the groomer because he loves the attention and comes home tired. It's a "busy weekend and don't want to walk you" thing.
You ladies should look into dog daycare! it is a life saver, and once you find a place and they evaluate your dog you can usually drop them off whenever. some places even do half days. it's not like child daycare where you have to stick to a schedule. it would probably be cheaper than a trip to the groomer and you can do it more often if you need a break. it tires them out like nothing else. my siggy picture was the result of a daycare day.

We have 2 dog daycare places that we visit. Although I know she loves to go play with the other pooches, she needed a good bath & teeth brushing. Otherwise she might have had a playdate today instead. I agree with it being a lifesaver!

RachelCA29 · February 2014

Jules51814 said:

RachelCA29 said:

Soupy84 said:

I dropped the dog off at the groomers for a bath and some pampering - I sent her for the 3 hour package. It was more of a "get the fuck away from me" thought process because she wont leave me alone... but instead I am passing it off as the action of a loving dog owner.

I totally stopped off at Tim Hortons on the way home and picked up a variety 6 pack of donuts. I have eaten one and promise there will be none left by the time DH gets home. What he doesnt know wont hurt him?

BTW - I hate ironing and refuse to have an ironing board in my home. I love my steamer.
OMG we could be the same person!

I take my dog to the groomer because he loves the attention and comes home tired. It's a "busy weekend and don't want to walk you" thing.
You ladies should look into dog daycare! it is a life saver, and once you find a place and they evaluate your dog you can usually drop them off whenever. some places even do half days. it's not like child daycare where you have to stick to a schedule. it would probably be cheaper than a trip to the groomer and you can do it more often if you need a break. it tires them out like nothing else. my siggy picture was the result of a daycare day.

We do doggy daycare for things when the dog needs to be out of the house for the whole day (he's already booked for my baby shower day). He loves that too, but my dog is such an attention whore, I think he actually prefers the 2+ hours of undivided attention of being bathed, brushed and trimmed.

He's more of a people dog than an other dog, dog.

But lately, with such crappy weather outside he is not getting his regular walks. I've been considering just dropping him off on the way to work some days, just to burn off some of his extra energy (and then give me a break when I get home from work, because he'd be dead tired).

ErikaLynn75 · February 2014

My FFFC: My dog is so spoiled, it's embarrassing. She HATES going to the groomer, and whenever she comes back she pouts for days. She refuses to eat or drink, but if we bring her water bowl to her whenever she's laying in her dog bed, she'll drink out of it. And if I bring her a handful of food to wherever she's sitting, she'll eat it. So we do this for about 2 days after she gets a haircut, because one time she got actually got dehydrated after being groomed because she wouldn't drink, and it resulted in a $200 visit to the vet.

A few weeks ago DH told me he woke up in the middle of the night and it was cold. But Josie was laying on the extra blanket that was folded up at the foot of the bed, and he didn't want to disturb her, so he got up in the middle of the night to get another blanket from the couch.

We know how ridiculous it is, but we continue to treat her like some kind of princess. And now I feel like I only have 3 more months to spoil her, so why quit early?

Bootsie327 · February 2014

Since we're talking so much about ironing...another confession is that I really don't know how to iron. I mean, I've done it before, but I'm terrible at it and it takes me 4 times as long as it should. I usually avoid it altogether. DH irons everything he wears basically, even polos and jeans (which is funny, because he's otherwise kind of a slob in a lot of ways). So, on the rare occasions I have something to iron, I make him do it for me.

bumpuser10194737 · February 2014

I used to think all of you with the Benedict Cumberbatch crushes were crazy... DH has me watching Sherlock Holmes recently though, and now I get it. Apologies to all the BC fans. :-)

I am also guilty of being relieved when my dog goes to the groomers. And a steamer is worth EVERY PENNY. Life changing.

ThereBeDragons · February 2014

My iron comes out for weddings and funerals only. And I iron flat on the bed.

All clothing that comes into our house must be wrinkle free, safe for washer and dryer. The only exception is DHs suit set- which is why I iron for weddings and funerals. We don't really even use hangers most of the time- clean clothes live in baskets. I know, I know- savages.

whimsy515 · February 2014

Mimaloo said:

IBackBevo said:

While I've changed my diet and will do what ever it takes to keep baby healthy, I am NOT looking forward to my 4 hour gestational diabetes class. I just told my Mom about it and her response was, "4 hours??? Why is it so long for something you'll be dealing with for 3 months?" That makes me hate the class even more. They better feed us there!
What? Oh hell no. I better not get gd because I would be very unhappy going to some class that probably would just tell me stuff I already know or can read about on the Internet.

I wasn't told to take any class. I just got back from the endocrinologist and it really seems like it's going to be easy to deal with for the next 2+ months or so.

I would absolutely refuse to sit through a 4 hour class. My body wouldn't be able to handle it.

I want to refuse, but I think that's where they give me the monitor and such, ugh...

julesf817 · February 2014

Mamarazziof3 said:

I used to think all of you with the Benedict Cumberbatch crushes were crazy... DH has me watching Sherlock Holmes recently though, and now I get it. Apologies to all the BC fans. :-)

I am also guilty of being relieved when my dog goes to the groomers. And a steamer is worth EVERY PENNY. Life changing.

OK i have to add, my DH and i watched Sherlock over the last few weeks, and i am 100% baffled by Benedict Cumberbatch crushes. i tried and tried to figure it out, but i do not find him even remotely attractive. i told my DH how women love him and he was like "this guy?! seriously" he's baffled too.

i think he's great as sherlock, but...no.

Lbarron915 · February 2014

MY confession is that I STILL have a tiny panic attack when people ask me how far along I am. I feel pretentious telling them in weeks, but if I say months, it doesn't seem to add up that I'm not due until May. My husband thinks I'm crazy for thinking about it so much, but I really hate having to tell people!

Soupy84 · February 2014

spacepotatoes said:

getitdone said:

spacepotatoes said:

getitdone said:

I have an ironing board and an iron that has never been used - in 8 years. Isn't that what the dryer is for? That is how I "iron" my clothes.
That's great when your clothes can actually go in the dryer but a lot of my dress pants, which I wear to work, can't. And even some that can, I don't put them in anymore because they still shrink.
Makes sense. I refuse to buy anything that is dry clean only.

I need to get better at reading labels! Mine are all machine washable but a lot are "hang to dry." I always tell myself to check the label before buying but then I get to the store and am all, "oooh! Those pants are nice!" The label is forgotten until it's laundry time, when I curse myself again.

ALL of my clothes are hung to dry. DH is not allowed to do my laundry anymore because he ruins my clothes in the dryer. I dont check labels either, but thats because they automatically get hung up to dry. Which is why I love my steamer so much. It takes me a matter of seconds to steam my clothes as opposed to ironing.

oscarwao · February 2014

ErikaLynn75 said:

kimberlykl2009 said:

I guess my FFFC is more of a UO - I don't think tanning beds are dangerous in general if used infrequently - I used to go about twice a month in the "winter" (I live in FL, so I'm saying I went about 4 times a year). Going to the bed all the time? Yes, I think that is dangerous and unhealthy. A handful of vanity visits in the winter whilst using SPF? Eh, not a big deal to me. I haven't been at all during my pregnancy and I just hate looking so wan.

I'm with you in the FFFC part. I tan on a regular basis when not pregnant. But not the UO part. I would never try to tell someone they aren't dangerous. I have a skin condition that is kept in check by tanning. I tan in the lowest level bed for about half the normal time (10-12 minutes in a 20 minute bed) once or twice a week. Enough to keep my skin looking healthy and not be embarrassed by it, but not enough to look like someone who tans.

As much as I hate winter, I'm kind of dreading warm weather and having to wear clothing that doesn't cover everything after over 6 months of not tanning. I will probably start up my tanning membership again immediately after this baby is born.

For me it's a risk/reward thing, and I made my choice. I also go to the dermatologist once a year, and completely strip down and have her check for unusual spots.

What's the general consensus on tanning while pregnant? I've heard risk of overheating but that seems weird to me as the beds don't get that hot (they did ten years ago, but not really now IMO). One of the tanning bed chicks used to tell me that high pressure beds and beds with shorter duration (the 8-12 minute beds) actually use less uv rays than other beds... She had some explanation (high pressure beds are less likely to burn you and tan into deeper layers of skin?) why which is lost on me now, but I've never actually seen any research on it.

AnnieA75 · February 2014

kimberlykl2009 said:

ErikaLynn75 said:

kimberlykl2009 said:

I guess my FFFC is more of a UO - I don't think tanning beds are dangerous in general if used infrequently - I used to go about twice a month in the "winter" (I live in FL, so I'm saying I went about 4 times a year). Going to the bed all the time? Yes, I think that is dangerous and unhealthy. A handful of vanity visits in the winter whilst using SPF? Eh, not a big deal to me. I haven't been at all during my pregnancy and I just hate looking so wan.

I'm with you in the FFFC part. I tan on a regular basis when not pregnant. But not the UO part. I would never try to tell someone they aren't dangerous. I have a skin condition that is kept in check by tanning. I tan in the lowest level bed for about half the normal time (10-12 minutes in a 20 minute bed) once or twice a week. Enough to keep my skin looking healthy and not be embarrassed by it, but not enough to look like someone who tans.

As much as I hate winter, I'm kind of dreading warm weather and having to wear clothing that doesn't cover everything after over 6 months of not tanning. I will probably start up my tanning membership again immediately after this baby is born.

For me it's a risk/reward thing, and I made my choice. I also go to the dermatologist once a year, and completely strip down and have her check for unusual spots.

What's the general consensus on tanning while pregnant? I've heard risk of overheating but that seems weird to me as the beds don't get that hot (they did ten years ago, but not really now IMO). One of the tanning bed chicks used to tell me that high pressure beds and beds with shorter duration (the 8-12 minute beds) actually use less uv rays than other beds... She had some explanation (high pressure beds are less likely to burn you and tan into deeper layers of skin?) why which is lost on me now, but I've never actually seen any research on it.

Pretty sure it's an absolute no-no!

ErikaLynn75 · February 2014

kimberlykl2009 said:

ErikaLynn75 said:

kimberlykl2009 said:

I guess my FFFC is more of a UO - I don't think tanning beds are dangerous in general if used infrequently - I used to go about twice a month in the "winter" (I live in FL, so I'm saying I went about 4 times a year). Going to the bed all the time? Yes, I think that is dangerous and unhealthy. A handful of vanity visits in the winter whilst using SPF? Eh, not a big deal to me. I haven't been at all during my pregnancy and I just hate looking so wan.

I'm with you in the FFFC part. I tan on a regular basis when not pregnant. But not the UO part. I would never try to tell someone they aren't dangerous. I have a skin condition that is kept in check by tanning. I tan in the lowest level bed for about half the normal time (10-12 minutes in a 20 minute bed) once or twice a week. Enough to keep my skin looking healthy and not be embarrassed by it, but not enough to look like someone who tans.

As much as I hate winter, I'm kind of dreading warm weather and having to wear clothing that doesn't cover everything after over 6 months of not tanning. I will probably start up my tanning membership again immediately after this baby is born.

For me it's a risk/reward thing, and I made my choice. I also go to the dermatologist once a year, and completely strip down and have her check for unusual spots.

What's the general consensus on tanning while pregnant? I've heard risk of overheating but that seems weird to me as the beds don't get that hot (they did ten years ago, but not really now IMO). One of the tanning bed chicks used to tell me that high pressure beds and beds with shorter duration (the 8-12 minute beds) actually use less uv rays than other beds... She had some explanation (high pressure beds are less likely to burn you and tan into deeper layers of skin?) why which is lost on me now, but I've never actually seen any research on it.

Yeah, I don't think there's any research on it because it would be unethical to conduct research on pregnant women regarding something that could possibly be dangerous. It makes sense to me that the higher level beds might not affect the pregnancy, because they really don't get very hot, and you're not in there for very long. But I'm not going to risk it.

IBackBevo · February 2014

Here is another one. I sometimes exaggerate (or at least round up) when strangers ask me how far along I am because I know that I look further along. Just on Wednesday a lady in my Zumba class thought I was full-term. I said, "No. 2 months left." I really have 3.

Bootsie327 · February 2014

IBackBevo said:

Here is another one. I sometimes exaggerate (or at least round up) when strangers ask me how far along I am because I know that I look further along. Just on Wednesday a lady in my Zumba class thought I was full-term. I said, "No. 2 months left." I really have 3.

People have no idea what a full term pregnant lady looks like. I got yet another "Are you sure he doesn't have company in there??" comments yesterday, and I felt like saying....oh, just you wait. Wait until I'm 38 weeks, big as a house, and want to murder all of you people.

Kageer · February 2014

IBackBevo said:
Here is another one. I sometimes exaggerate (or at least round up) when strangers ask me how far along I am because I know that I look further along. Just on Wednesday a lady in my Zumba class thought I was full-term. I said, "No. 2 months left." I really have 3.

I just say "May" and leave it at that. When in May they think I am due is up to them. I don't tell them it's the very end of May:)

Rocknroll64 · February 2014

83edwards said:

Rocknroll64 said:

Okay all I wanna know is what is wrong with owning an ironing board? Ours is built in but still, what else would you iron on?

My DH also thinks it's weird that I've made friends with people off the internet. He calls them my creepy internet friends. I just tell him I think it's weird he's still friends with every single person he was friends with in High School.

You iron? I have an iron and ironing board.....they NEVER get used

I don't know how else to get blouses wrinkle free? I work in an office so I pretty much wear a blouse everyday. Even my dresses, skirts and dress pants need to be ironed. Maybe I'm just anal as shit.

pandadair · February 2014

kimberlykl2009 said:

ErikaLynn75 said:

kimberlykl2009 said:

I guess my FFFC is more of a UO - I don't think tanning beds are dangerous in general if used infrequently - I used to go about twice a month in the "winter" (I live in FL, so I'm saying I went about 4 times a year). Going to the bed all the time? Yes, I think that is dangerous and unhealthy. A handful of vanity visits in the winter whilst using SPF? Eh, not a big deal to me. I haven't been at all during my pregnancy and I just hate looking so wan.

I'm with you in the FFFC part. I tan on a regular basis when not pregnant. But not the UO part. I would never try to tell someone they aren't dangerous. I have a skin condition that is kept in check by tanning. I tan in the lowest level bed for about half the normal time (10-12 minutes in a 20 minute bed) once or twice a week. Enough to keep my skin looking healthy and not be embarrassed by it, but not enough to look like someone who tans.

As much as I hate winter, I'm kind of dreading warm weather and having to wear clothing that doesn't cover everything after over 6 months of not tanning. I will probably start up my tanning membership again immediately after this baby is born.

For me it's a risk/reward thing, and I made my choice. I also go to the dermatologist once a year, and completely strip down and have her check for unusual spots.

What's the general consensus on tanning while pregnant? I've heard risk of overheating but that seems weird to me as the beds don't get that hot (they did ten years ago, but not really now IMO). One of the tanning bed chicks used to tell me that high pressure beds and beds with shorter duration (the 8-12 minute beds) actually use less uv rays than other beds... She had some explanation (high pressure beds are less likely to burn you and tan into deeper layers of skin?) why which is lost on me now, but I've never actually seen any research on it.

Melanin is only found in one layer of the skin. Just FYI.

JessElam · February 2014

MunchkinMoon said:

My FFFC- my hemmies are back. But instead of hurting this time, they're itchy as FUUUUUUUUUU. I honestly don't know which I prefer. Anyway, I've been doing a pretty decent job IMO of not scratching. But at around 330 AM after icing, sitting in a warm bath, and putting cream on, I got desperate. I took 3 Tuck's pads (the witch hazel one) and rubbed it to scratch. It felt so amazing that I swear to God I orgasmed. As in, my eyes rolled to the back of my head and I was in complete and total ecstasy. I haven't felt that way in months. Despite having sex with DH. Awkward.

I have totally been there done that. It is such sweet relief....for like 2 minutes. Then they itch again. But I TOTALLY get that feeling.

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