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  • Emily041285Emily041285 member
    nikki912 said:

    Emily041285 said:

    Thanks ladies. This is the start of his "busy season" and we usually joke that I turn into a bachelorette for the summer. The idea of him being like that and me on my own with a newborn scares the crap out of me.

    Just an emotional day I guess...

    Make sure to talk to him though. It sounds like a totally reasonable fear. If he knows you're concerned about doing this alone it will hopefully be on his mind more often and you'll feel more supported when the baby comes!
    We've had this discussion so many times I've lost count. That's why I'm so upset about it today. He keeps saying when she's here it'll be different. But how do I know that?
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    Emily041285 said:

    Thanks ladies. This is the start of his "busy season" and we usually joke that I turn into a bachelorette for the summer. The idea of him being like that and me on my own with a newborn scares the crap out of me.

    Just an emotional day I guess...

    I get lots of emotional days :) They are ok to have. My DH will be gone from 6 weeks old until about 6 months, the joys of the army! Good support systems are important to make sure you don't go crazy. And when he does have free time, make the most of it, let him and baby bond as much as possible.
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  • Emily041285Emily041285 member
    @Tferr02‌ mad props to you for being strong enough to do that. I clearly wouldn't be able to. I don't exactly have a close by support system. Plenty of people I could call but no one who could just show up and help.

    I need some cake today.
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  • katieharpicelandkatieharpiceland member
    mamrotu73 said:
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    They also airlifted live lobsters in for Sunday dinners.

    DH spent 9 months there and suffered severe food disappointment when he got home.
    That's awesome. We were never there long enough for anything more than picking up pizza. 
    On our rare missions to bases out of Afghanistan, we would pick up real milk. Our base only had soy (ok) or reconstituted milk (gross).

    When DH and I went to see Zero Dark Thirty and they got to Jalalabad, all I could think of was "I've been there! I love their bread!!" It's a fire-oven baked flatbread, they sprinkle cinnamon-sugar on top and serve it hot. Sooooo good.

    Also deployment food related: For anyone thinking of sending a care package, stop sending candy. Send homemade cookies. We ate the cookies and air dropped extras to the army guys who were stuck in places without mail. Send hometown newspapers instead of magazines, no one wants to read People over there. If your kid's class draws pictures or makes cards to send, we hang them on the walls because they are awesome.
    I was bad, I sent alcohol to a good friend of mine while he was in Afghanistan. He was really appreciative! I was kind of shocked it got through :-P I'm probably a seriously bad person for that. 
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    Eireyes said:
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    Yay, going to MI in July! Must go to Greektown and eat all the food!
    I always went to this restaurant called Pegasus, just down the road - even as a little kid growing up! We'd go to Sesame Street Live at the Fox theater and go to Pegasus for dinner... Man was that a long time ago...

    I was about to say I'm jealous when I realized I'll be back in the Mitten in July too (for a wedding)! 
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    Sisimama10 said:
    It's rainy and like 40 something today, but I am having crazy hot flashes! My forehead gets sweaty and I get hot all over. So awkward. I feel like an old lady.
    This is me. All damn day. 
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  • isamaraguirreisamaraguirre member
    Iced Caramel Macchiato and a chocolate croissant!
    SO knows what's up!

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  • katieharpicelandkatieharpiceland member
    poru said:
    Tattoo location question!

    I am getting a new tattoo when I am allowed, aka not BFing (I have to get on a waitlist now).  I have decided to get a jolly roger next (aka skull and crossbones).  My DS is obsessed with pirates and my husband has one tatted on his upper arm.  DS frequently requests that we draw him jolly rogers and ask for fake jolly roger tats.  It was actually one of his first words (hearing a 2 year old say jolly roger is pretty damn cute).

    The question is where?!  I have a good number on my back already and I am saving available space there for other things.  I am an attorney, so I don't like to flaunt my tats.  I would do the upper arm like my husband, but I think its a bit masculine of a location for a solitary tat, and its already a bit masculine of a tat.  Where I really want it is the inside of my arm on my forearm just under the inside of the elbow.  But I don't want to feel the need to wear long sleeves to cover it up at work (I might get over this).  Especially though since some people would look at skull and crossbones as, for lack of a better word, "evil".

    Any other suggestions?
    The only idea I have is the lower leg/ankle/foot area. Easy to cover up if necessary? 
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    poru said:
    Tattoo location question!

    I am getting a new tattoo when I am allowed, aka not BFing (I have to get on a waitlist now).  I have decided to get a jolly roger next (aka skull and crossbones).  My DS is obsessed with pirates and my husband has one tatted on his upper arm.  DS frequently requests that we draw him jolly rogers and ask for fake jolly roger tats.  It was actually one of his first words (hearing a 2 year old say jolly roger is pretty damn cute).

    The question is where?!  I have a good number on my back already and I am saving available space there for other things.  I am an attorney, so I don't like to flaunt my tats.  I would do the upper arm like my husband, but I think its a bit masculine of a location for a solitary tat, and its already a bit masculine of a tat.  Where I really want it is the inside of my arm on my forearm just under the inside of the elbow.  But I don't want to feel the need to wear long sleeves to cover it up at work (I might get over this).  Especially though since some people would look at skull and crossbones as, for lack of a better word, "evil".

    Any other suggestions?
    How big are you thinking? I have several and try to keep my arms free other than my shoulders. If you are not thinking to large how about right above the ankle (but if you are a skirt wearer than it isn't a option I guess)


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  • Stace0616Stace0616 member
    LO deeeeefinitely hasn't flipped. So. Much. Kicking. All near my FUPA, too. It's like he's dancing in there--kick kick kick, then I see a movement in my upper belly where his head is, then kick kick kick, and swoosh back to the other side. This is what I get for eating half a box of Thin Mints while dipping them in slightly melted ice cream!
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  • avidkeoavidkeo member
    edited March 2014
    AHHHHHHH I am over today!!!

    My xray machine is having technical issues that means I cant do anything. I am sitting here waiting for tech support to call me back - god I hope its an easy fix! Ive had a Dr get annoyed with me because I couldnt show him images of a pt I was working with when it went down. and then 20mins later he sends another pt to me then gets annoyed that I didn't send out a message that the machine was down!! (usually when I send the message, the machine is fixed within 20 mins, so I didn't bother this time, cant bloody win). Seriously!!! And the patient I was in the middle of xraying is getting really annoyed because they are waiting to get a cast off, but they cant until the Dr sees the image. The fix could take 10 mins or 10hrs - I don't know until the technician calls me which should be in the next 10 mins but for some reason they are taking a lot longer today than usual!!!!! I can hear her sitting outside my room having an argument with her husband about waiting or leaving!!! 

    On a positive note (yes this is a weird one) my DH sent me an email with a link to a new vacuum cleaner!!!!!! made me insanely happy because our current one is over 4 years old, and no long has any sucking power. I have been complaining about it every week since Christmas and DH has refused to buy a new one... so here's hoping!

    PS its only 12pm!!! I am finishing early today, no matter what!
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  • Sisimama10Sisimama10 member
    poru said:

    I am thinking about the size of a silver dollar -- not very big.  Ribs don't work for me, cause I will never show them off -- I am not a swimsuit person :)  And (I am about to offend about 8 million people), I think ankle/feet tats are tacky unless the whole lower leg is sleeved (sorry sorry).  I like the idea of maybe the front of my shoulder.  That is where DH has our wedding tattoo.  I always try to think about what covers up for work easily and what looks good with a strapless gown.  But then there is part of my that would like people to see I have tats for once in my life.

    Inside of your wrist? That would be pretty daring though and hard to cover.
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    edited March 2014
    poru said:
    I am thinking about the size of a silver dollar -- not very big.  Ribs don't work for me, cause I will never show them off -- I am not a swimsuit person :)  And (I am about to offend about 8 million people), I think ankle/feet tats are tacky unless the whole lower leg is sleeved (sorry sorry).  I like the idea of maybe the front of my shoulder.  That is where DH has our wedding tattoo.  I always try to think about what covers up for work easily and what looks good with a strapless gown.  But then there is part of my that would like people to see I have tats for once in my life.
    I'd say your instinct sounds good! I'm clueless with tattoos. LOL. I watched all my friends in college get tramp stamps and then regret them a year later. 

    ETA Instead of tattoos, I pierced a lot and dyed my hair a million colors. 
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  • katieharpicelandkatieharpiceland member
    Also, now, I think well done, well placed tattoos are really nice! But, I'm too chicken to get one. I lost my college courage!
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  • avidkeoavidkeo member
    Adding to my previous rant, I really really need to go to the bathroom, but the phone number they are calling me on is my direct line... And I know the moment I step out they will call! This is unfair! 
    Angel baby June 2013, DD born 22 April 2014, BFP 10 Sept 2015 - Due 22 May 2016
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  • MamamonzoMamamonzo member
    Lucas had his bilirubin checked on Monday it was 14. Doc said it was high but still normal. She wanted it checked today to make sure it was going down. No one called me so I had to call them. Some dude (not our ped) said it's 14.75 now. You don't have to retest.

    To me it went up and that's what she didn't want. Even if just a small amount it went in the wrong direction. No one explained anything. I'm a little annoyed.

    Strike one.

     

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  • mrscrcallimrscrcalli member
    i am in the mother load of glass gases of emotion today! i think bedtime will be coming very early.
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  • Sisimama10Sisimama10 member
    I'm having bad cramps in my lower abdomen again. :-( Same pain I had Monday when I went into the hospital. I don't want to go back unless baby is for sure coming, but it's hurting. Bahhh
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  • katieharpicelandkatieharpiceland member
    Sisimama10 said:
    I'm having bad cramps in my lower abdomen again. :-( Same pain I had Monday when I went into the hospital. I don't want to go back unless baby is for sure coming, but it's hurting. Bahhh
    UGH! Not fair. I hope they calm down, but, you know you when/if you should go. Such a bummer to keep going through this!!
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    katieharpiceland said:


    Sisimama10 said:

    I'm having bad cramps in my lower abdomen again. :-( Same pain I had Monday when I went into the hospital. I don't want to go back unless baby is for sure coming, but it's hurting. Bahhh

    UGH! Not fair. I hope they calm down, but, you know you when/if you should go. Such a bummer to keep going through this!!

    I am conflicted whether I should go back in bc I know they won't give me any more shots, so I should probably tough it out, but the pains pretty bad. Hard even for a second time mom to determine when it's time.
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    Sorry you're dealing with this again @Sisimama10‌
      
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  • Sisimama10Sisimama10 member
    poru said:


    Sisimama10 said:

    katieharpiceland said:


    Sisimama10 said:

    I'm having bad cramps in my lower abdomen again. :-( Same pain I had Monday when I went into the hospital. I don't want to go back unless baby is for sure coming, but it's hurting. Bahhh

    UGH! Not fair. I hope they calm down, but, you know you when/if you should go. Such a bummer to keep going through this!!
    I am conflicted whether I should go back in bc I know they won't give me any more shots, so I should probably tough it out, but the pains pretty bad. Hard even for a second time mom to determine when it's time.

    Did they give you any guidance for when they wanted you to call?


    Yeah, they told me to go back when I was experiencing any of the symptoms that I had WHILE I was there. I'm like umm I'm already experiencing everything on your list... The nurse was like yeahhhh that's going to be tough to call.
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  • Sisimama10Sisimama10 member
    I just don't want to go back in and them to be like yep, he's still coming soon go back home!
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  • fourthnlastfourthnlast member
    toothpastechica said:
    Would someone PLEASE tell baby girl that she can't get out my side....shes trying really hard and it hurts....
    My LO does the same thing ALLLLL night long. 
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  • knotty-girlknotty-girl member
    Did I miss UO this week or is that a Thursday thread?
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    knotty-girl said:

    Did I miss UO this week or is that a Thursday thread?

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  • deidremariadeidremaria member
    I came home to my damn Rottweiler in the neighbor's yard. I'm so glad we don't have a home owner's association right now.
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