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keags5496 · July 2014

Yesterday got interesting. Anyone care to stir the pot today?

ShePersisted · July 2014

elf828 said:
I'm worried that LO will outgrow her 3-6m clothes before I've gotten to enjoy dressing her in all of them. I'm also concerned that she won't be able to wear all of her 6-9m summer clothes before we get into the fall and it's too chilly for them. I am overshopping for her because I hate dressing my PP body and she looks cute in everything.

Omg I couldn't agree more!

keags5496 · July 2014

I find myself getting very hs about this board...like I try to hard to be a part of the cool group and Im falling juuuuust short. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm a grown adult and that I should just contribute as I can and so be it.

On a lighter note, I took the boys to McDonalds the other day and while DS1 was playing in the playscape I noticed Ds2's toenails were getting long. I proceeded to bite them in the middle of the kids area. I didn't even notice it until one of the dad there have me a weird look.

keags5496 · July 2014

One more...Im embarrassed by how behind I am with current news topics. I don't like to have the news on when DS1 is around so I have t watched much. I had it on this morning and am so behind with all the Middle East tension and the immigration issues. I seriously need to do some reading...other than my summer light reading books.

AngieV84 · July 2014

CiaoMama said:
I feel like I've been make more of an effort to contribute to posts lately, but that I'm still not part of the F14 'group'. I've found myself getting kind of frustrated that I don't have time to keep up with posts and keep track of what's going on, so I take mini breaks but always end up coming back. It's been especially hard to bump during the day because I can't have my phone at my desk and TB doesn't load on my work computer.

The 'Bumpie Appreciation' post really drove it home that I'm obviously not involved enough to be considered a regular, and that I need to speak up more. I guess I've been playing things pretty safe and not really expressing my opinions.

This exactly. I'm always bummed out by those threads BUT I know it's my own fault because I really need to be more active. It just seems like by the time I finally get caught up and have a second to reply, everything has already been said.
I'm really quiet irl and have been trying hard to overcome that but I guess it translates to here, too. I just need to try harder to keep up with you all!

RondackHiker · July 2014

Everyone who is feeling like they're not a regular is being silly.

You are a regular and you are liked and you are part of this board.

There isn't really a cool kids club. This isn't high school. All you have to do to be a part of the "clique" (which again doesn't really exist) is to post and participate.

Have some posters become friends off board? Yes. But don't imagine there's a central core group of regulars who consists of everyone but you.

Threads like yesterday are hard.

@keags5496‌, I'd have mentioned you but that'd have broken the rules!

Everyone else who has commented, I know and like you and when I was wracking my brains trying to think of those I don't often talk to, your name just didn't pop into my head. That's not because I don't like you but because I've got little to no memory at all... And it was a bit of a challenge! "Quick! List off the screen names of those you don't often talk to!"

I had a total mental blank.

I'm sorry you feel left out. You really shouldn't.

spicysurro · July 2014

Woke up Ava from her nap yesterday so I could go get a corn dog from sonic... worth it. So worth it.

magentawarped · July 2014

I think it's weird when people include how they feed the baby in their intros. I mean, would you do that in real life? "Hi, I'm Susan, this is my baby Sam, and he is breastfed!"

Sadly, I'm sure there are people who do.

spicysurro · July 2014

I think the crap about being butthurt about not having your name in that thread is why this board walks on eggshells. I understand everyone is allowed to feel however they want about something and this is the confession board but really... we can't even have a "nice" board without people getting their feelings hurt. Ive been apart of this board for a long time I often don't post because there are always great answers and I don't need to post to say "yeah what she said." Being active is all you need to do to be apart of it and whining about your name not on it is not gonna get you on the next one. Im pretty sure if you post an issue everyone is gonna run to help you and give you advice wether you are on that thread or not.

magentawarped · July 2014

SgrRay929 said:

magentawarped said:

I think it's weird when people include how they feed the baby in their intros. I mean, would you do that in real life? "Hi, I'm Susan, this is my baby Sam, and he is breastfed!"

Sadly, I'm sure there are people who do.

I think this would be weird IRL, obv, but here I think it makes sense. This way they're more likely to be pointed in the direction of their support system whether they're EBF, FF, pumping, or combo feeding.

I get that, I still think it's odd. Especially since most of our new intros are lurkers, I feel like they probably know that there are BF/FF/EP/combo checkins. It doesn't offend me or anything, I just think it's weird.

MamaAllison · July 2014

@CiaoMama‌ @vshumway‌ @njb750‌ @keags5496‌ @AngieV84‌

I was feeling rather left out too. Thanks for voicing your opinions. It was kind of hard to scroll through that whole long thread and not see my name mentioned once. Yes, I have a lot of stuff going on, but I still feel like I post a decent amount. I've been here since the very beginning. I know I'm not the most eloquent, but I try. I guess it is just human nature to want to feel included, even though I did try to convince myself it really didn't matter.

@Bookshelves‌ that was uncharacteristically unsympathetic of you to say. It's not necessary to kick someone while they are feeling down.

SuzyQq02 · July 2014

I haven't leaked in a long time, so I don't wear breast pads. Well, this morning I leaked everywhere... on my way to a session with a 20 something male client. I now feel the need to immediately say I spilled coffee on myself or something to take my wet boob out the equation.

LetoileDuNord · July 2014

@mamajop If your 4.5 year old is in 6-9m clothing, I think it might be because SMALL. I jest.

I feel a bit like an evil reality show contestant when I say this, but I didn't come on this board to make friends. I came to learn about all of the stuff I was clueless about: stuff to buy, feeding tips, developmental stages, poop, puke, pee, etc.

And man alive, this board has been useful for that purpose!

spicysurro · July 2014

SuzyQq02 said:

I haven't leaked in a long time, so I don't wear breast pads. Well, this morning I leaked everywhere... on my way to a session with a 20 something male client. I now feel the need to immediately say I spilled coffee on myself or something to take my wet boob out the equation.

Yes I just started leaking again too!

RondackHiker · July 2014

MamaAllison said:

@Bookshelves‌ that was uncharacteristically unsympathetic of you to say. It's not necessary to kick someone while they are feeling down.

This is why the board gets too sensitive at times.

People who were upset admitted they were being silly. Books agreed with them.

And that counts as "kicking someone when they're down"? Okay.

Soap1 · July 2014

I basically agree with everything everyone has posted so far about the super-popular club. I don't at all feel bad about not being named in a thread or anything like that, but I do agree that there's a "cool kids club." But I also agree that it's more about who can be around to post a lot versus who's actually cool. I know I'm considered a regular, but that I'm not one of the super cool kids, but I don't really worry about it!

My FFFC is that I keep having sex dreams about my FIL and it's the WORST THING that has EVER happened to me. I feel like throwing up and crying.

RondackHiker · July 2014

If we're going to keep on about the cool kids club I am out for the day.

courtls22 · July 2014

I really really want to call off work and take LO to the zoo. My DH said he will if I will, but 2 people already have a vacation day and I know that will make the others have an extra long day. I might do it anyway...

keags5496 · July 2014

I feel like I started the cool kid club posts and I want to clarify my position. My silly feelings are just that...silly and hs, which I openly admit too. Never did I mean to make anyone feel bad about posting anything! I have made meaningful relationships with several women on this board and I realize that. Does part of my wish I had closer bonds with some...sure. But that's on me and no one else.

ETA: my third (fourth? I lost count) FFFC is that I have no idea what Blazing Saddles is.

shellbell3845 · July 2014

courtls22 said:
I really really want to call off work and take LO to the zoo. My DH said he will if I will, but 2 people already have a vacation day and I know that will make the others have an extra long day. I might do it anyway...

Do. It.

RondackHiker · July 2014

keags5496 said:
I feel like I started the cool kid club posts and I want to clarify my position. My silly feelings are just that...silly and hs, which I openly admit too. Never did I mean to make anyone feel bad about posting anything! I have made meaningful relationships with several women on this board and I realize that. Does part of my wish I had closer bonds with some...sure. But that's on me and no one else.

I'm much more irritated by the other follow up "there IS a cool kid's club" and "don't be mean to the non cool kids!!1!1!" follow ups.

You admitted you were silly and I think we've all felt that left out feeling before.

I know I have, and I usually roll my eyes at myself and would confess it as flammable like you did... Because, really?

"My friends are texting and it's not with me!!! I feel left out!!"

Come on, Rondack.

dunvilles · July 2014

We spent $6 to win DS1 a goldfish at the fair... it was addicting! We could have bought him 20 goldfish at the store for this price but I . HAD. TO. WIN!!!

It was also nice seeing my super athletic DH's face when I threw the winning balll!!
<:-P

keags5496 · July 2014

Bookshelves said:

keags5496 said:
I feel like I started the cool kid club posts and I want to clarify my position. My silly feelings are just that...silly and hs, which I openly admit too. Never did I mean to make anyone feel bad about posting anything! I have made meaningful relationships with several women on this board and I realize that. Does part of my wish I had closer bonds with some...sure. But that's on me and no one else.

ETA: my third (fourth? I lost count) FFFC is that I have no idea what Blazing Saddles is.
Well, then, you're definitely not in the club. Repent, and sin no more.

I just googled it. I'm adding it to my weekend DH-less watch list

boogerbearoriginal · July 2014

Soap1 said:

I basically agree with everything everyone has posted so far about the super-popular club. I don't at all feel bad about not being named in a thread or anything like that, but I do agree that there's a "cool kids club." But I also agree that it's more about who can be around to post a lot versus who's actually cool. I know I'm considered a regular, but that I'm not one of the super cool kids, but I don't really worry about it!

My FFFC is that I keep having sex dreams about my FIL and it's the WORST THING that has EVER happened to me. I feel like throwing up and crying.

O.M.F.G. I would die.

You have all of my sympathies.

shellbell3845 · July 2014

megash113 said:
My friend just got me addicted to Dance Moms. I know I shouldn't love it, but god help me, it's so good.

It's my Tuesday night guilty pleasure.

But now I'm panicking that it's on again and my dvr isn't recording it??!!?? (Yes, I'm that lame.)

boogerbearoriginal · July 2014

@Soap1 and @blscholl1645

FYI - I know/recognize you both and would consider you regulars aka Cool KIDS!!!!

cattuccino · July 2014

I also don't know about this blazing saddles stuff. .... @Bookshelves‌ please share your confession and maybe I can figure it out.
With the help of Google if needed.

shellbell3845 · July 2014

lala2332 said:

shellbell3845 said:

megash113 said:
My friend just got me addicted to Dance Moms. I know I shouldn't love it, but god help me, it's so good.
It's my Tuesday night guilty pleasure.

But now I'm panicking that it's on again and my dvr isn't recording it??!!?? (Yes, I'm that lame.)

It comes back on July 29th.

Oh thank god I didn't miss it.

boogerbearoriginal · July 2014

FFFC - I've been eating a lot of garlic lately. Also related, our bedroom is very warm and night sweats are a common occurrence. Last night, my H mentioned when he comes to bed the smell of sweat/garlic reminds him of a very sweaty/hairy man. Maybe that's why he hasn't asked for sex this week???? $:\$ ">

boogerbearoriginal · July 2014

adinashoshana said:

My FFFC: I don't know what 'AE' means and didn't get the naval reference.

AE - alter ego, meaning a name used by a regular/known poster used to annoynomously stir up drama, post sensitive topics, etc.

Naval - play off navel gazing (meaning needless rumination about oneself) to naval gazing - i.e. staring at hot Navy guys.

courtls22 · July 2014

shellbell3845 said:

I really really want to call off work and take LO to the zoo. My DH said he will if I will, but 2 people already have a vacation day and I know that will make the others have an extra long day. I might do it anyway...
Do. It.

Well since you made me... Just kidding, but for real I'm officially "sick." Hello zoo!

shellbell3845 · July 2014

courtls22 said:

shellbell3845 said:

courtls22 said:
I really really want to call off work and take LO to the zoo. My DH said he will if I will, but 2 people already have a vacation day and I know that will make the others have an extra long day. I might do it anyway...
Do. It.

Well since you made me... Just kidding, but for real I'm officially "sick." Hello zoo!

If your coworkers complain, send them to me.

Have fun!!!!

boogerbearoriginal · July 2014

@greenbunny79‌ LOL - I was actually just thinking this morning how my LO dresses a lot better than me. I'm so going to refer to her as a cool baby now.

JordyInIndy · July 2014

FFFC: I used to be way more active before LO because I bumped at work. Now that I SAH with 2 kids I'm always mobile and mobile bumping is the worst. So now I basically only offer support if someone really needs it or pull my shit stirring stick out. I was labeled a "mean girl" from the beginning and I only wish I still had the time to live up to that title because this place is a snooze fest that needs more excitement. "Cool kids" be damned!!

littlepig2 · July 2014

I can't stand Cameron Diaz. why do they keep giving her movies?

also I'm still breaking out in hives after my showers. have tried different water temps, body washes, soaps, everything. I'm convinced it's my body's way of saying WORK OUT!

JordyInIndy · July 2014

anji1820 said:
I've never seen Clueless or Dirty Dancing. (And don't have the desire to).

I feel so bad for you!

LetoileDuNord · July 2014

Booger+Bear said:

adinashoshana said:

My FFFC: I don't know what 'AE' means and didn't get the naval reference.

AE - alter ego, meaning a name used by a regular/known poster used to annoynomously stir up drama, post sensitive topics, etc.

Naval - play off navel gazing (meaning needless rumination about oneself) to naval gazing - i.e. staring at hot Navy guys.

New FFFC: I just learned what the phrase navel gazing meant. It's one of those things I have heard eleventy billion times in my life, but never understood and didn't bother asking anyone.

Mazingmommyof6 · July 2014

FFFC...
Just smelled LO's wubanub. The dog looks clean but smells like rotting formula MOTY 8-X

djtippietoes · July 2014

RosiePeare said:

@elf828 We have the opposite clothing issue--at 5 months, she still fits her 3 month stuff and swims in 3-6 months. So I fear she'll never wear her cute 6 month summer dresses. FWP. The FFFC part? I still try to dress her in the 3-6 month and have seriously considered layering a 3 month onesie underneath to "pad" her and make the bigger stuff look like it fits better.

I do this too!

courtls22 · July 2014

@Sakura0019 I think Mariah Carey is the worst. I saw her on the Today show when they came to her house and she was petting her hair and acting like she was the most fabulous thing ever. It rubbed me the wrong way. I'm definitely jealous of her though because I :x Nick Cannon!

BB0214 · July 2014

H has been kind of a dick to me lately. Last night I was seeing clients. I texted him to say that I was in the middle of an emergency with one and he'd have to put LO to bed by himself. I was really at Starbucks reading and relaxing. I just wanted some time by myself and to get back at him for being a jerk .

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