~Monday B*tchfest~~

cls0602 · June 2014

My bitch fest goes out to my boss. I'm a nanny of a 4 year old girl who cries everywhere we go. School, swim lessons, ballet lessons, story time, play date... She has anxiety issues or something? If I go to the bathroom without telling her she will cry because "she can't find me". So anyway her mom signed her up for an outdoor summer camp this week and is making me attend camp WITH HER! I was the only "parent" there today!!! Thank God it's a short work week!

brittneyandadam · June 2014

trebekastan said:

brittneyandadam said:

I think this is better saved for Thursday or Friday....but the Supreme Court's ruling on the Hobby Lobby case royally pissed me off....I cried.

Here is Ginsburg's dissension:
"Would the exemption…extend to employers with religiously grounded objections to blood transfusions (Jehovah's Witnesses); antidepressants (Scientologists); medications derived from pigs, including anesthesia, intravenous fluids, and pills coated with gelatin (certain Muslims, Jews, and Hindus); and vaccinations[?]…Not much help there for the lower courts bound by today's decision."
"Approving some religious claims while deeming others unworthy of accommodation could be 'perceived as favoring one religion over another,' the very 'risk the [Constitution's] Establishment Clause was designed to preclude."
"The court, I fear, has ventured into a minefield."

Ginsburg is totes my homegirl today...I feel like she was the only one who put some forethought into her decision. I feel like this particular ruling is a step back in women's rights...but like Ginsburg pointed out, it opens a whole different can of worms once other religious fanatics figure out that they can be exempt too....where are they going to draw the line??

suitern · June 2014

I have two:

Hand, foot, and mouth is running rampant around where I live and I feel like every toddler has had it. DS had it last July and I am pretty sure he will catch it again as a girl who had her son at mother's day out THIS MORNING just said he has blisters all over his legs, hands, and feet...but still sent him. I am not happy as I know being around it pregnant it not recommended. I feel like we need to stay in a bubble.

I was awake the majority of the night debating if I should call L&D even though I had an appointment this morning. Thankfully, I slept a few hours and they spread back out-but I can't live like this for 12 more weeks with hours of contractions that are timeable. It is emotionally exhausting!

JD83 · June 2014

Feeling SOOO unmotivated today. I know I need to clean and do laundry, but all I want to do is veg on the couch and let my feet recover. We just got back from Vegas and my feet are still killing me from the last few days. BTW, Vegas sucks when you're pregnant. DH did his best to make it a good time, and we did have fun, but when it's 100 degrees and all you want is a frozen daiquiri, and there's a million scammers trying to pimp the "deal" of the day, it can make a girl feel a bit stabby. I also got mistaken for a hooker...by one of DH's colleagues. He apologized when I saw him a few days later, but I had to ask him, and I quote, "The fuck kind of low-rent strange do you buy that I, at seven months pregnant, in a sundress and flip-flops that don't match, look like a fucking escort?" I don't even know what has to break in a person's brain that they can see a Lt Col, in uniform, on base, with a pregnant woman, and the first thought is, "Must be a hooker."

Maybe not so much of a bitch, but it was really upsetting last week and I was offline the whole time so I couldn't vent about it. I can laugh about it now though, and thought it might give you ladies a giggle.

Jax2013 · June 2014

Omg. It's not jealousy. It's not entitlement. It's not messed up priorities. I'm thrilled for them. Sheesh! We're all really close and grew up together. My circle is already small and their absences will be noticeable. That's it. What's wrong with wanting your family/friends around you? I tried to move the date up, but all my free dates clashed with one of their showers. And I definitely didn't wanna do that. It's repeat showers for them as well. But I guess that doesn't matter. It must just be bash on me day. This rant might be irrational to some ppl, but that wasn't the point. The point was to be able to bitch freely, which I did.

kmbk27 · June 2014

Jax2013 said:

trebekastan said:

shimmer475 said:

mrsdanielleM2010 said:

Jax2013 said:
I have 3 cousins who are also pregnant. We're all due within weeks of each other. They've started having their baby showers already. But by the time mine rolls around, none of them will be in attendance. My mom says I should be happy about this. But I'm not an AW and want their support like I've given them mine. Oh well I guess
What do you mean by wanting their support? And why won't they be at your shower?
Also this is your 4th child right? Did you have showers for your other 3 kids? If so did they attend those showers?

Holy shit, you are right. Are you really having a shower for your FOURTH kid? This shit is nuts!

Lol. Let me clarify. Maybe support was a bad word choice. How about presence? And this may be kid #4, but it'll only be shower #2. Our kids are 12, 7 & 6. And the 12 year old is my DH's from a previous relationship.

------Mobile Quoting Blows---------

JFC.

You're right. That makes it way better.

Damn those new mothers recovering from L&D and bonding with their newborns. Especially if it's any of their first children. I mean don't they know if they have additional children they will have that time THEN instead of being "stuck home" for your 2nd shower!?

I really feel like people are screwing with us. There have been way too many these posts lately for this all to be coincidental. Or I just don't have it in me to deal today. Once again, fucking Monday.

Edited: mobile fails

Jenner37 · June 2014

All I wanted to do today was lay my ass in the pool because it's so GD hot outside but DD woke up with a fever so we are stuck inside...boo!

AnyMax · June 2014

Sending you love and lots of ((((((hugs)))))) @LifeofCat‌

hizah05 · June 2014

Jax2013 said:
They'll have their babies by then and will be stuck home in their 6 week recoveries.

Without getting into the whole baby shower/entitlement debate (because I don't care) the 6 week recovery does not confine anyone to their house. I don't really understand why they can't be there, honestly.

mrsdanielleM2010 · June 2014

Jax2013 said:
Omg. It's not jealousy. It's not entitlement. It's not messed up priorities. I'm thrilled for them. Sheesh! We're all really close and grew up together. My circle is already small and their absences will be noticeable. That's it. What's wrong with wanting your family/friends around you? I tried to move the date up, but all my free dates clashed with one of their showers. And I definitely didn't wanna do that. It's repeat showers for them as well. But I guess that doesn't matter. It must just be bash on me day. This rant might be irrational to some ppl, but that wasn't the point. The point was to be able to bitch freely, which I did.

QFP. Also, you are free to bitch freely, as is anyone, you know what with it being a public message board and all. Even if repeat showers are the norm in your circle, your complaint is that your party (that you're throwing for yourself?) isn't going to have enough people at it. Your bitch is selfish and entitled, even if it doesn't sound that way to you.

mrsdanielleM2010 · June 2014

hizah05 said:

Jax2013 said:
They'll have their babies by then and will be stuck home in their 6 week recoveries.
Without getting into the whole baby shower/entitlement debate (because I don't care) the 6 week recovery does not confine anyone to their house. I don't really understand why they can't be there, honestly.

I agree they probably don't HAVE to stay home, but very likely want to stay home?

gingerkid9989 · June 2014

What is up with people changing their s/n's?? I want to play too!! I thought it was really hard to get a name change. @trebekastan and @tromboner

brittneyandadam · June 2014

Monicavickery said:

I just don't understand all the baby shower threads and questions. What is there to have questions about? If someone offers you a shower, you say thank you. Then you show up to the shower, eat some snacks, let people touch your belly, open your gifts, say thank you & take your shit home (after offering to help clean up, even though you probably won't feel like it).A few days later, you write your thank you notes. That should be about the jist of it. Why is that confusing?

I have a question...is the highlighted section mandatory?

mrsdanielleM2010 · June 2014

brittneyandadam said:

Monicavickery said:

I just don't understand all the baby shower threads and questions. What is there to have questions about? If someone offers you a shower, you say thank you. Then you show up to the shower, eat some snacks, let people touch your belly, open your gifts, say thank you & take your shit home (after offering to help clean up, even though you probably won't feel like it).A few days later, you write your thank you notes. That should be about the jist of it. Why is that confusing?

I have a question...is the highlighted section mandatory?

Please no, please no...

brittneyandadam · June 2014

zoeyy said:

Seriously considering (not really) taking a bump break until all these baby shower posts are done. They are making the 1st tri morning sickness posts more tolerable.

What about the "OMG for funsies (but seriously) look at this blurry u/s pic and tell me the sex of my baby!"

conradraging · June 2014

Poor poor fourth child second shower girl. You picked the date of your shower and your sisters are too busy having freakin babies to come? That's soooooooo rude. I can't believe those newborns could be so selfish as to not shower you in gifts and attention. What kind of crap is that?

brittneyandadam · June 2014

Jax2013 said:

Omg. It's not jealousy. It's not entitlement. It's not messed up priorities. I'm thrilled for them. Sheesh! We're all really close and grew up together. My circle is already small and their absences will be noticeable. That's it. What's wrong with wanting your family/friends around you? I tried to move the date up, but all my free dates clashed with one of their showers. And I definitely didn't wanna do that. It's repeat showers for them as well. But I guess that doesn't matter. It must just be bash on me day. This rant might be irrational to some ppl, but that wasn't the point. The point was to be able to bitch freely, which I did.

There's nothing wrong with wanting your family around you...but that's not the way you worded it. It sounded like you were saying that you wanted them to drop everything (baby included) to be at your shower. You're mom is right, you should be happy...and more understanding. I'm sure they wish they could be there for you, but honestly, their babies will take top priority and you will have to take a back seat. Tough noogies.

brittneyandadam · June 2014

Monicavickery said:

@mrsdanielleM2010‌ & @brittneyandadam‌ hahah I've been told by my grandma that it's in exchange for the party and the gifts. And luckily, the ladies attending my shower are people I don't mind touching the bump. Definitely wouldn't say it's mandatory

Your grandmother would be very disappointed in me then, lol. My guests will get hugs, verbal thanks, and a written thank you....they can deal with not being all up in my business.

LTMama · June 2014

I'm really tired of this stupid IRS scam call. Has anyone gotten it? It's going around in my area. The first time we got it, I got into an argument with the caller because he couldn't tell me what agency he worked for, and started yelling that I was a criminal when I told him I wanted something in writing. I called my local police and they said these guys have been making the rounds.

Dude (scammer) just called me again. I told him, no thanks, I'm familiar with this scam, and hung up. The guy called back and left a voicemail that I really don't want to hear. So annoying.

kaleb87 · June 2014

@suitern‌

I was awake the majority of the night debating if I should call L&D even though I had an appointment this morning. Thankfully, I slept a few hours and they spread back out-but I can't live like this for 12 more weeks with hours of contractions that are timeable. It is emotionally exhausting!

I am right there with you! I am so tired of mentioning it to the doctor just to be told, "it's just Braxton hicks. It's you're bodies way of preparing for labor. You'll feel them lots more since this isn't your first pregnancy." Gosh darn it I know you're saying these are Braxton hicks but they are painful and I can time them! Why does my body need to have them this soon, and this painful, when it has been through labor before. At my last appointment the new doctor really set me on edge when he said all that and then had the nerve to say, well labor is painful. I guess I only remember it as sunshine and butterflies, well duh labor is painful. :-O
Edited: major quote fail

Djcieply · June 2014

LTMama said:

I'm really tired of this stupid IRS scam call. Has anyone gotten it? It's going around in my area. The first time we got it, I got into an argument with the caller because he couldn't tell me what agency he worked for, and started yelling that I was a criminal when I told him I wanted something in writing. I called my local police and they said these guys have been making the rounds.

Dude (scammer) just called me again. I told him, no thanks, I'm familiar with this scam, and hung up. The guy called back and left a voicemail that I really don't want to hear. So annoying.

They almost got my Mom last fall. She felt so stupid that she almost fell for it, like to where she was on her way to go get money to pay them. Thank God she came to her senses and started to connect the dots that it was not sounding legit. They kept calling and hounding her that my Dad was going to be arrested if she did not pay them, even after she told them she knew it was a scam.

AnyMax · June 2014

MrsLaLaBug said:

@anymax What is FOMO?

My bitch is that it's just Monday. Work sucks. People suck. I want to crawl back in bed and go into a Netflix coma!
I learned yesterday it's "Fear of Missing Out". Still unclear if it's a real thing. There's a whole thread about it.
I'm 99% sure the OP made it up. Sounds like a hip buzzword all the kids are using. I'm going to hit someone with my cane now. Leave me alone to drink my prune juice.
C'mon y'all!! It sounds pretty fetch! Don't you think we can make FOMO happen???

LTMama · June 2014

Djcieply said:

LTMama said:

I'm really tired of this stupid IRS scam call. Has anyone gotten it? It's going around in my area. The first time we got it, I got into an argument with the caller because he couldn't tell me what agency he worked for, and started yelling that I was a criminal when I told him I wanted something in writing. I called my local police and they said these guys have been making the rounds.

Dude (scammer) just called me again. I told him, no thanks, I'm familiar with this scam, and hung up. The guy called back and left a voicemail that I really don't want to hear. So annoying.

They almost got my Mom last fall. She felt so stupid that she almost fell for it, like to where she was on her way to go get money to pay them. Thank God she came to her senses and started to connect the dots that it was not sounding legit. They kept calling and hounding her that my Dad was going to be arrested if she did not pay them, even after she told them she knew it was a scam.

YES!! The first time they called, they asked for my husband, and said he was going to be prosecuted. Then started yelling at me that I'm a criminal because I wanted to know what agency they were with. First they were talking about IRS and taxes, then something about criminal investigations... When I called the local police, the dispatcher told me that they'd duped some folks in our area and to fill out their report form online. But it looks like you can only file a report if you've actually lost money, so I couldn't do it.

They're so freaking persistent, though, it's incredible.

amom2four · June 2014

When the underwire in your bras start stabbing you and the only place in town that sells clothing is walmart (bleh). Thankful to be going on a trip this weekend and be able to hit the sales at the outlet mall to stock up on bras and probably more baby clothes. There is a Carter's outlet that has had jammies and onesies for $3-4 and Gymboree!!! Hurry up Thursday!

gingerkid9989 · June 2014

brittneyandadam said:

Monicavickery said:

@mrsdanielleM2010‌ & @brittneyandadam‌ hahah I've been told by my grandma that it's in exchange for the party and the gifts. And luckily, the ladies attending my shower are people I don't mind touching the bump. Definitely wouldn't say it's mandatory
Your grandmother would be very disappointed in me then, lol. My guests will get hugs, verbal thanks, and a written thank you....they can deal with not being all up in my business.

SHOOT.... I'm letting everyone sign my belly, just like a cast.

bumpuser10199668 · June 2014

I'll throw in another doctor bitch.

My OB is a big practice of 12 doctors. I have yet to see the same one twice, and I likely won't. I've really liked everyone so far, but last week I had a lady doctor comment on my stretch marks which I think was stupid. Then, I mentioned some odd cramping I had. Didn't really feel like BH and they were happening even though I had 80plus ounces of water and rested, etc. She said not much she can do.

This weekend I had some light spotting. Its the first time all pregnancy, but I do have a cervical polyp that they said would likely bleed the entire pregnancy (even though it hasn't). I called to let them know and asked if that could mean the polyp was growing or if something was changing since its the first time (at 30w) and I have all this cramping. They said "probably the polyp".

Well I understand that, but I don't understand why they think that "probably" should be sufficient for me. Would it really hurt to just take a lookie-loo at my cervix??

saraeric · June 2014

@LTmama I've had this same call, every single day at 2:43 pm from this "lower your credit card interest rate!!!" scam. Every time I ask to speak to a manager or ask to be removed from their list, I get hung up on. I've stopped answering the calls but it is so annoying. Why are people so annoying!?!?

RedBaramid · June 2014

@Lifeofcat - just hugs.

aliciak316 · June 2014

I have two
1. I failed my one hour glucose test so now I have to take the three hour one. At least it's at 730 am so I can just get it over with and I need to be on a high carb diet for three days ahead of time and I love carbs!!

2. My husbands started this new project at work and he's working long hours. Nothing like some of the 24 hour shifts I know your ladies husbands have but 12 hour days everyday the past couple weeks, then when he gets home he's tired. He'll do a couple house hold chores, spend a very little bit of time with our DD, then plop on the couch playing games on his phone. I feel like there's nothing left for me and I starting to feel really distant and I'm starting to take it personal.

mrsdanielleM2010 · June 2014

@CarmAlarm‌ I hope it's just the polyp but seriously, a lookie loo wouldn't hurt. (Props for using the phrase lookie loo)

Djcieply · June 2014

LTMama said:

Djcieply said:

LTMama said:

I'm really tired of this stupid IRS scam call. Has anyone gotten it? It's going around in my area. The first time we got it, I got into an argument with the caller because he couldn't tell me what agency he worked for, and started yelling that I was a criminal when I told him I wanted something in writing. I called my local police and they said these guys have been making the rounds.

Dude (scammer) just called me again. I told him, no thanks, I'm familiar with this scam, and hung up. The guy called back and left a voicemail that I really don't want to hear. So annoying.

They almost got my Mom last fall. She felt so stupid that she almost fell for it, like to where she was on her way to go get money to pay them. Thank God she came to her senses and started to connect the dots that it was not sounding legit. They kept calling and hounding her that my Dad was going to be arrested if she did not pay them, even after she told them she knew it was a scam.

YES!! The first time they called, they asked for my husband, and said he was going to be prosecuted. Then started yelling at me that I'm a criminal because I wanted to know what agency they were with. First they were talking about IRS and taxes, then something about criminal investigations... When I called the local police, the dispatcher told me that they'd duped some folks in our area and to fill out their report form online. But it looks like you can only file a report if you've actually lost money, so I couldn't do it.

They're so freaking persistent, though, it's incredible.

Yeah she went as far as to get money loaded onto the Green Dot cards they wanted her to put it on, they even had her call them when she got to the place to load the money on the card. When she told me this I was like really Mom them telling you they wanted your money on a Greed Dot card didnt throw you off? It was them telling her that she could deduct the card fee from what she owed them that threw the red flag for her, she knew the real IRS would want all the money they were owed. She did go to the police and they said that they had just started to hear about the scam in our area.

I feel bad telling this story because I know she is so embarrassed about it.

@bmwaters2121 I live not too far from Chicago and it was happening around here about 6 months to a year ago.

LTMama · June 2014

bmwaters2121 said:

LTMama said:

I'm really tired of this stupid IRS scam call. Has anyone gotten it? It's going around in my area. The first time we got it, I got into an argument with the caller because he couldn't tell me what agency he worked for, and started yelling that I was a criminal when I told him I wanted something in writing. I called my local police and they said these guys have been making the rounds.

Dude (scammer) just called me again. I told him, no thanks, I'm familiar with this scam, and hung up. The guy called back and left a voicemail that I really don't want to hear. So annoying.

What area is this happening in?!?

It's in our area! First call was to my house in NoVA, this time to my cell, which is a D.C. number.

AnyMax · June 2014

@gingerkid9989‌ I didn't know who would do this, but now I know! It's you!

LifeofCat · June 2014

Thanks for the love @JustCricket @AnyMax @RedBaramid

@JudyBlume14 - Great mindset, I love it :x and whether it's been 3 months or 3 years, the loss is still all too real...reminders EVERYWHERE.

Much love to you too @dearfoam

P.S: I'm eating the ice cream as I type:D

Jax2013 · June 2014

Just forget I ever said anything. Seems like the more I try to explain, the more backlash I get.

brittneyandadam · July 2014

My pregnant ass is officially complaining about the heat. It wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for the humidity. I'm thinking a cool shower before bed sounds lovely.

punnybunny · July 2014

1) DH's parents are coming to town for the 4th. Yippee. I found out yesterday that they get in Wednesday night not Thursday night. (They're flying to FL and driving 10 hours to see us for the 4th and then driving back to visit/help out with MIL's mom. It's cheaper to round-trip to Orlando than our nearest airport.) I'm just annoyed because I was going to use Thursday while they were driving to last-minute clean. Now, I have to clean today/tomorrow after nannying fussy babies all day. UGH. Also, I have no idea what day they're leaving. The plans have not been communicated well at all. (Confession- add this to the pet peeve thread, I hate people that don't communicate. I have dealt with it so much in the last month that it makes me want to scream.)

2) One of the babies I nanny has bad reflux and they just ran out of her reflux meds but are hopefully getting more at her 4 month appointment on Thursday. However, that means she'll be fussy and very pukey for the next two days that I watch her. Good thing I watch her at home and can wear grungy clothes that I don't mind getting spit up all over. But still, it makes the other normally happy baby upset when the reflux baby is crying. And then my dog joins in and barks at them. My house gets noisy during the day. I'm going to have a headache when my ILs get here. Double UGH.

gingerkid9989 · July 2014

@AnyMax‌ totally!!!! Perfect idea!

dinodna3 · July 2014

My right eye has not stopped twitching since Friday.

JustCricket · July 2014

hubby decided he didn't like my a/c usage during the day... I was hoping he wouldn't notice that I have that shit cranked up... but he did. so back to a/c temps that don't cost us a fortune (horay for southern heat and humidity)