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bunkgirl · April 2014

jojobean86 said:

I don't know if I'm just in a funk or a "mood" but I'm feeling really frustrated with pregnancy today. Hard to explain really. I remember with my last baby I was very content, even when uncomfortable, up until about 35 weeks or so. I wasn't anxious, time flew by, I just really embraced it. I feel so miserable today. The kind of miserable you get in those last few weeks. I'm so uncomfortable already and just tired of being pregnant. Imagining 16+ weeks left has really got me depressed today. I need to snap out of it and chill. I don't know what's up with me ladies. Just needed to say it because no one else can understand.

I'm right there with you. This is my 2nd pregnancy and I cannot wait for it to be over with. I'm not sure what my problem is, but I am the most unpleasant person I know right now (and I work with a lot of bitches).

Big+Lil · April 2014

I've been so mad at DH all day because I had a dream that he was Kate Upton's dad, and never told me until I read about in a magazine.

Now that I type it out, I can see how ridiculous I am. Sorry DH.

emineminem · April 2014

I WANT THIS SO BAD!

tourqeyes · April 2014

TKT17 said:
Oh my gosh, I don't know where else to write about this. I have a newish coworker and he is making me crazy. He constantly talks down to me – I'm really not sure why I don't stand up for myself, I'm usually not such a pushover. Today I went in the bathroom and cried.

I'm planning to leave after the baby comes, so I keep trying to fly under the radar and just suck it up but I'm starting to get anxious that the stress is going to affect LO. I'm nervous I'm either going to say something really mean or just totally melt down and get pegged as the hormonal pregnant chick.

I'm sorry. Since you plan on leaving id give it right back to him. What are they going to do?

jnnfrrose6 · April 2014

I just had a full night's sleep and it was heavenly. I didn't wake up to pee once or anything. The only thing I remember is waking up around 3 to roll onto my side (I think I heard DS on the monitor), but that was it.

Of course I'm sure it means I didn't drink nearly enough water yesterday and I'm super dehydrated since I didn't need to pee at all, but the sleep was great!

purpleXdandelion · April 2014

missquela said:
I WANT THIS SO BAD!

Haha my sister posted this on my Facebook wall about a week ago.too cute.

July15Mama · April 2014

LiteraChick said:

Ladies, meet Chevy!!!!

Chevy was rescued with his 5 sisters out of a slum house where the owners locked them in a bathroom since birth. Luckily, they were all rescued at 4 weeks old and now live in awesome and loving homes. Chevy gets loves from all of the Nurses and Patients and has a wiggle butt with a penchant for nibbling on ears.

This little guy hangs out at the Hospice program and I stole him for a snuggle and some puppy therapy ;-) isn't he PERFECT?!

I have always wanted a rottweiler! Our house insurance would drop us though

soooo adorable!

TugboatSheila · April 2014

AW/SS

AS OF TODAY DH AND I ARE DEBT FREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #debtfreescream

TallMomma29 · April 2014

I find it pretty entertaining to lurk in April 2014 right now. Attention lurkers who think we're all mean... Just wait! ;-) https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12307119/when-will-labor-start#latest

knitsandgiggles · April 2014

@Sarahvol131 - glad to hear your kitty is okay! Our cat Evie was super quiet and sneaky. She got closed into closets all the time. The worst was when she got stuck in the entry hallway when I was leaving for work. I felt so bad because she must have been freezing all day!

TallMomma29 · April 2014

knittylady said:

@Sarahvol131 - glad to hear your kitty is okay! Our cat Evie was super quiet and sneaky. She got closed into closets all the time. The worst was when she got stuck in the entry hallway when I was leaving for work. I felt so bad because she must have been freezing all day!

I don't have a cat, but one of my dogs gets accidentally locked in various rooms all the time... And she never barks to let us know she is stuck in there! Hours later we'll be like "where's Ellie?" And we'll find her stuck in the bathroom or laundry room. She just stands there cautiously wagging her tail and assuming we'll be back any minute!

TricksyPixie · April 2014

Woke up in the most metal way possible today- covered in my own blood! My nose started bleeding, I guess, and I had to run to the bathroom with a rather moderate nosebleed without dripping on the new carpet or drowning in my own blood. By the time I got to the bathroom, it looked like I had stabbed someone. Violently. Pregnancy is so metal.

likeanoldtimemovie · April 2014

I fell asleep on the couch a few nights ago and woke up to two enormous wet spots on my shirt. My boobs have leaked before, but this was insane. I literally thought I had fallen asleep with a glass in my hand or something. I could not figure out where all of that liquid came from.

However, the most embarrassing part of it all was when I realized our six week old puppy was also on the couch... licking the hell out of those wet spots.

So, basically, I breastfed my own puppy didn't I?

zellatrix · April 2014

symphony4586 said:

Ok somebody please tell me I'm not the only one overwhelmed by the selection of infant/toddler toys. I realized this between buying a present for my friend's son's birthday and working on our registry. I walk down that aisle and all I see is an overload of bright colors and noise making options that all seem incredibly overpriced.

Is this one of those things, kind of like clothes, that I can just leave off the registry and other people will pick out what they think is cute if that's what they want to get anyhow?

Here are some of my recommendations.

Something with crinkle paper in it.

A taggie blanket.

Some kind of cute stuffed animal with a rattle or one that sings.

Some links like this: https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Link-a-Doos-20-Link-Pack/dp/B001CSMD3Q/ref=sr_1_2?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1396531183&sr=1-2&keywords=links

Toys like this that hang from the carseat bar are cute: https://www.amazon.com/Infantino-Along-Chimes-Frog-Duck/dp/B00494CKIS/ref=sr_1_3?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1396531243&sr=1-3

That's about it for I would think at least the first 8-10 months. After that, when they start crawling, they just want whatever is on the floor. You could fill a water bottle with rice or beans and entertain them for HOURS.

jnnfrrose6 · April 2014

What the absolute hell? Who does this?!?! At least I got one before they got to them.

sorry it's so huge, but I figured this kind of ridiculousness deserved it.

likeanoldtimemovie · April 2014

jnnfrrose6 said:
What the absolute hell? Who does this?!?! At least I got one before they got to them.

sorry it's so huge, but I figured this kind of ridiculousness deserved it.

Lol, someone who didn't want the guilt of taking the last one!

katnipeverclean · April 2014

knittylady said:

@Sarahvol131 - glad to hear your kitty is okay! Our cat Evie was super quiet and sneaky. She got closed into closets all the time. The worst was when she got stuck in the entry hallway when I was leaving for work. I felt so bad because she must have been freezing all day!

Your cat and my daughter have the same name! I think I am going to try putting a bell on MJ again. She is pretty good and getting them off, but I am sufficiently freaked out by the dryer incident that I feel like it's time to try again!

zellatrix · April 2014

I turned in my notice at work earlier this week but my boss really doesn't want me to leave. So, we started talking yesterday about hiring someone for my job and creating a part time position for me. I work in an office situation and can do most of what I do from my laptop anywhere that has wifi. (and sometimes I don't need wifi, if I have all my documents downloaded). So... I would make half what I make now, but that would happen anyway if I stayed full time and paid for day care. My paycheck would basically pay for our two car payments, so that is helpful. And I told him I would do it as long as the baby came with me. I would also likely make my own hours and perhaps even work from home 5-10 hours a week and the rest in an office. It's hard to pass up, so if he can get the Dean to allow him to add a part time position for me, I will take it.

jnnfrrose6 · April 2014

@zarkarella That's awesome! I'd love to have an opportunity like that. My job could definitely be done PT, I just don't think by boss really knows that yet, but I've been planting the seeds (plus, I'd really like to stick around because my father has been with the company for 30 years and whenever he retires I could inherit his shares which would be amazing). Keep us posted on how it goes. Fingers crossed they can make it work out for you!

katnipeverclean · April 2014

jessa8907 said:

How does one go about choosing a credit card? There are so many options! I am overwhelmed!

We like our Amex, we've never had a problem with the company and we get points with it that we can use on a lot of things, but we use them mainly on Amazon! We also have a Visa that is for emergencies.

zellatrix · April 2014

jessa8907 said:

How does one go about choosing a credit card? There are so many options! I am overwhelmed!

I would pick one for something I want to use the rewards with. My friend has a Southwest card and gets at least one free plane ticket a year. There are some that have good cash rewards as well. The trick to getting good rewards is to buy things on it frequently, but never carry a balance. My friend with the Southwest card pays everything except her mortgage on her card and then pays it off completely once a month. That's how they get the tickets but never pay interest.

emineminem · April 2014

@jessa8907 as someone who has had a TON of credit cards (turned 18 and said yes to all the offers) my favorite is the chase freedom. It's got 1% cash back plus bonus cash back on new categories every three months. However, if I had had better credit, I would have held out for an AMEX or discover card. Find something with low interest and good perks that are important to you, and never carry more than a 30% balance and you're good!

katnipeverclean · April 2014

*sorry in advance for the shouty caps*

The new girl at work who couldn't get logged on to the work station a few days ago DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO COPY/CUT AND PASTE.

This is going to be a disaster on an epic scale. I can't even with this right now. I just spent twenty minutes of my day teaching her how to copy and paste. And my boss is complaining because I am behind right now. Eff it, I came in an hour early today just so I could get some work done without having to bring people up to date from the stone age.

Sorry, this is more of a MBF I know, but sweet jesus I needed to vent.

July15Mama · April 2014

jessa8907 said:

I just had to hide a FB friend from high school because since Monday she has been posting a birthday countdown. EVERY DAY. It is now at 9 days left.

This was part of today's post. "I am doing this not to constantly remind people of when exactly it is so that way no one forgets but because I have always loved my birthday and always will!"

To the bolded I'm calling bullshit.

How old is she, 12?

jensavicci · April 2014

jessa8907 said:
I just had to hide a FB friend from high school because since Monday she has been posting a birthday countdown. EVERY DAY. It is now at 9 days left.

This was part of today's post. "I am doing this not to constantly remind people of when exactly it is so that way no one forgets but because I have always loved my birthday and always will!"

To the bolded I'm calling bullshit.

Ugh, how annoying. My friend does that too except she'll constantly remind me on the phone by slyly bringing it up during a convo.

July15Mama · April 2014

tundrabunny said:

I like my Capital One Cash Rewards. I get 1.5% cash back on everything. There are some credit cards where you get 3% for groceries, 2% for gas and 1% for everything else or other schemes like that. Then there are some cards where you can get 1% back for everything but then 5% back in rotating, special categories every three months. It's all very overwhelming and confusing when things keep changing. So, I like the Capital One card because it gives me more than 1% cash back but there are no other categories. Much more straightforward. And they let me customize my card with a picture of my dog in a tin foil hat on it.....

Ah me too! So simple, the interest is insane but we always pay on time so it's worth it. DH filled out our cards... we just got silver, I didn't know there was a choice. I'm mad at him now.

Soon2BMrsN · April 2014

jessa8907 said:

How does one go about choosing a credit card? There are so many options! I am overwhelmed!

Check with your bank. We have a rewards card through our bank. You can earn lots of different things, but we almost always redeem for gift cards (usually Amazon, though they have hundreds to choose from). We redeemed for $200 worth of Amazon cards right before Christmas last year and used the $ to buy all of our gifts for the kids! The other nice feature of the bank card is that it's listed right there with our other accounts on the online banking so we just transfer money to pay it off each month. We also have the Amazon card, with which you earn credits right on your Amazon account with/for Amazon purchases. Geez, I sound like I work for Amazon or something.

TallMomma29 · April 2014

jessa8907 said:
I just had to hide a FB friend from high school because since Monday she has been posting a birthday countdown. EVERY DAY. It is now at 9 days left.

This was part of today's post. "I am doing this not to constantly remind people of when exactly it is so that way no one forgets but because I have always loved my birthday and always will!"

To the bolded I'm calling bullshit.

It's so silly to me when people think their birthday is such a huge deal (especially the "it's my birthday week!!!111" people). Oh, you have a birthday? So does everyone else! You survived on earth another year? Congratulations! Let's all pay special attention to you!

I have no issues with celebrating birthdays, I just hate people who are all "omg it's my birthday!!!" And expect special treatment.

jnnfrrose6 · April 2014

SarahVol131 said:

*sorry in advance for the shouty caps*
The new girl at work who couldn't get logged on to the work station a few days ago DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO COPY/CUT AND PASTE.
This is going to be a disaster on an epic scale. I can't even with this right now. I just spent twenty minutes of my day teaching her how to copy and paste. And my boss is complaining because I am behind right now. Eff it, I came in an hour early today just so I could get some work done without having to bring people up to date from the stone age.
Sorry, this is more of a MBF I know, but sweet jesus I needed to vent.

That's awful! We've got a woman like that in our office (receptionist, but she helps with some basic tasks). She's been here for maybe 20 years, though, and still uses a typewriter! At least she's got age behind her as an excuse, but if I remember correctly from another post, your new girl doesn't have that excuse. She's definitely sleeping with someone!

knitsandgiggles · April 2014

@zarkarella - that sounds awesome! I am in a similar situation and a currently just working one day a week while DD stays with a friend and her 19 month old daughter. I am not sure how things are going to change once this LO comes along, but I like to keep this going and eventually even add more hours once both kids are a little older.

Edit - corrected name tag!

knitsandgiggles · April 2014

This was a few days ago, but @literachick - I am sorry that your DH didn't end up getting that job.

And just because I've been a bit off my bumping game since my in-laws were visiting, @jessa8907, did I miss an update on the house situation?

Lots of happy house news going around!

cuntasaurusrex · April 2014

jessa8907 said:

I just had to hide a FB friend from high school because since Monday she has been posting a birthday countdown. EVERY DAY. It is now at 9 days left.

This was part of today's post. "I am doing this not to constantly remind people of when exactly it is so that way no one forgets but because I have always loved my birthday and always will!"

To the bolded I'm calling bullshit.

SO ANNOYING. I have a friend who I had to ban from talking about her birthday because she'd start 6 months prior and mention it every day. I told her she could talk about it the week of, and she actually listened.

knitsandgiggles · April 2014

Warning - rant follows. I just need to vent about this stupid family crap.

Just when I think I'm done dealing with my father, he creeps back into the picture. I resolved earlier this year to be done with him until we can either both attend counseling because clearly mediation is necessary. So I've had 3 blissful months of not having to deal with is crap.

And then he goes and leaves me a rambling voicemail on Sunday about how "heartbroken" he is and how he is "asking my forgiveness" blah blah blah. Look dude, we haven't even gotten to discuss exactly what you want my forgiveness for so that is a big flippin NO. And please take that heartbroken bullshit somewhere else because it is falling on deaf ears. How about your kids were heartbroken when their only remaining parent dropped them on everybody else's doorstep because he was too selfish to man up?

He wants to come visit so we could "have a good talk" about things. My response was basically that he needs to put his thoughts into writing before anybody talks about visiting anybody. The last time we tried to sit down and have a "good talk" he flipped his shit and got really angry/defensive. So no, your ass is not coming to my house.

I partly blame myself for where things are because I always (ALWAYS) tried to be the good daughter, even when he was being an ass. I figured if I just played my role, everything would be cool. Something clicked after my brother's passing though and all of my anger is just boiling over. Why should I try to bend over backwards to be nice to somebody who has done nothing my entire life to earn it?

But I really feel like the time for him to have earned anything from me has long since past and I told him as much. I'm an adult now with my own life and family. It's not even like he really wants to be that involved with my family anyway. He just wants to continue the superficial bullshit where he calls every 2-3 months and pops in for a visit once, maybe twice a year.

Not doing it.

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TugboatSheila · April 2014

zarkarella said:

jessa8907 said:

How does one go about choosing a credit card? There are so many options! I am overwhelmed!

I would pick one for something I want to use the rewards with. My friend has a Southwest card and gets at least one free plane ticket a year. There are some that have good cash rewards as well. The trick to getting good rewards is to buy things on it frequently, but never carry a balance. My friend with the Southwest card pays everything except her mortgage on her card and then pays it off completely once a month. That's how they get the tickets but never pay interest.

This was going to be what I was going to say. My husband got both of our plane tickets and both nights in Seattle before our Honeymoon for free from credit card bonuses!

I like Chase Freedom because every quarter they have 3 things that get you 5 percent cash back. So one quarter it's gas, groceries and movie theaters and the next it's something else.

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jensavicci · April 2014

@shanicenicolle‌

I wasn't even mad and baby giraffe cheered me up. So cute it hurts!

@knittylady‌

Hugs for you! Sorry you're going through this

knitsandgiggles · April 2014

@shanicenicolle - Yes, the baby giraffe definitely helps! So cute!

Thanks @literachick and @jensavicci - I need to stop letting myself get so wound up. He texted to say that he would send me something, but I honestly don't even want to read what he has to write. It's all just too little too late. Might be harsh, but it's the truth.

I feel like I've lived out this scene from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air too many times and I'm just done!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmerFuzRNZ4

mrscurlygurl · April 2014

JP27 said:

AW/SS

AS OF TODAY DH AND I ARE DEBT FREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #debtfreescream

Woot Woot! Happy Dance time!

We're kind of there. Only debt right now is mortgage. Since getting to this point (DH literally just paid off a home equity line and my car), he's been spending a lot of time planning out our future savings plans. We finally figured out how to make a monthly budget work for us last summer which definitely helped us get to this point. My one small whine is that now I feel like it will be pulling teeth to get him to want to spend any of this saved money on anything (even when we talk about it in the abstract future...like a new fridge).

July15Mama · April 2014

GUYS GUYS GUYS!

Tomorrow at 2:15 pm I have my A/S FINALLY!!! We waited because of insurance reasons. Anyways I'm seriously freaking out, fast heart beat, sweaty palms, racing thoughts.. I am so excited and nervous. I just want this baby healthy and I can't wait to hear that hopefully he or her is. I think because it's been so long I'm getting in my own head and working myself up thinking that something is gonna be wrong.

Only a little over a day, I can make it!

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