UO Thursday

dogperson11 · July 2014

Let's hear 'em, ladies

dogperson11 · July 2014

If I open a post about someone's water breaking or someone thinking they're in labor and I don't recognize the user I don't read the post. So many newbies. It's not that I hate newbies, but I'm not invested. It's like seeing a stranger.

slippintrippn84 · July 2014

DH and I work for the same company, in the same office, but for different work groups. They are throwing us a luncheon today to celebrate our coming baby. I'm not sure if it's going to be a shower or just a free hour and free lunch...and hopefully cake and IC.

the UO: not sure these are the people I want to hang out with for an hour and answer baby questions to...b/c the ones who I do speak with frequently and on a personal level already know. For the other ones I think it would be TMI for the workplace. I feel like we keep our relationship out of the workplace pretty well and this, to me, gets a little too close to the boundary for comfort. Plus we work in IT&S and it's a pretty male dominated workforce and it's just weird being around all those men sometimes. Individually, they soften up and are nice and love to talk about their wives and kids. Together they can have an untasteful sense of humor. This will be interesting.

kaitm22 · July 2014

Might be more of a confession, but the fact that I have a carseat base strapped in the back of my car depresses me. I love throwing things on my empty child-free backseat! I am not ready for that huge hunk of plastic!

vk2204 · July 2014

dogperson11 said:

If I open a post about someone's water breaking or someone thinking they're in labor and I don't recognize the user I don't read the post. So many newbies. It's not that I hate newbies, but I'm not invested. It's like seeing a stranger.

This is why I stopped reading/responding on the "intro" threads.

mislogis · July 2014

I wish my fill in dr stripped my membranes today

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Eta spelling

klauke_t13 · July 2014

In regard to the death penalty PPs, I'm torn. I understand that sometimes people are wrongly accused and convicted, but for those that did commit these horrible crimes, why should I as a taxpayer, pay to house and feed you for the rest of your life. Not including paying for any and all appeals.

summerfunxo · July 2014

I love reading all the birth stories, especially the really descriptive ones, they pump me up and let me know I can do it. Plus the whole process is crazy amazing.

dogperson11 · July 2014

klauke_t13 said:
In regard to the death penalty PPs, I'm torn. I understand that sometimes people are wrongly accused and convicted, but for those that did commit these horrible crimes, why should I as a taxpayer, pay to house and feed you for the rest of your life. Not including paying for any and all appeals.

I actually read somewhere once that it's more expensive to kill an inmate then keep them alive in prison for life. It's due to all the appeals they're allowed, court time, etc.

lookame3639 · July 2014

I would be ok with having this LO next week...ONLY IF she is ready and fully developed/requires no NICU stay.

happylady07 · July 2014

I'm amazed I stuck to my guns and didn't get checked at my appointment yesterday. However, I can already guarantee if I make it to my next appointment (day before my due date) curiosity will get the better of me and I won't be able to resist. I KNOW it doesn't really mean anything, but I don't care, I'll want to know! (And probably get my membranes stripped, lol)

Raclla · July 2014

I don't get these grown women who can't stand up to their MIL or mom or BF's cousin's niece when it comes to who is in the delivery room.

Grow a spine.

You've got your own family now, and you're going to have to be a lot stronger to deal with all that entails.

dogperson11 · July 2014

Raclla said:
I don't get these grown women who can't stand up to their MIL or mom or BF's cousin's niece when it comes to who is in the delivery room.

Grow a spine.

You've got your own family now, and you're going to have to be a lot stronger to deal with all that entails.

Yes. I also don't understand the husbands who aren't willing to stand up to their mothers for what their wife wants. I bet if it was their naked genitals out for all to see they'd have a change of heart.

klauke_t13 · July 2014

trawas01 said:

dogperson11 said:

klauke_t13 said:
In regard to the death penalty PPs, I'm torn. I understand that sometimes people are wrongly accused and convicted, but for those that did commit these horrible crimes, why should I as a taxpayer, pay to house and feed you for the rest of your life. Not including paying for any and all appeals.
I actually read somewhere once that it's more expensive to kill an inmate then keep them alive in prison for life. It's due to all the appeals they're allowed, court time, etc.

Correct, its more expensive to kill someone then to give them a life sentance.

Interesting. Hadn't heard this.

haliebabyx3 · July 2014

dogperson11 said:

I don't get these grown women who can't stand up to their MIL or mom or BF's cousin's niece when it comes to who is in the delivery room. Grow a spine. You've got your own family now, and you're going to have to be a lot stronger to deal with all that entails.
Yes. I also don't understand the husbands who aren't willing to stand up to their mothers for what their wife wants. I bet if it was their naked genitals out for all to see they'd have a change of heart.

I finally broke down and asked H the other day who was going to be in the delivery room with us. His reply was, "um, us two and your mom if you want". I was so relieved to hear that. I happened to ask him about his mom, out of curiosity, he just laughed and said no. He told me she could come in when the rest does. I was shocked to hear that since he hasn't really discussed with his parents on getting their Tdap, while my whole family has gotten theirs. He tries to tell me it's my duty to talk to them.

lookame3639 · July 2014

dogperson11 said:

Raclla said:
I don't get these grown women who can't stand up to their MIL or mom or BF's cousin's niece when it comes to who is in the delivery room.

Grow a spine.

You've got your own family now, and you're going to have to be a lot stronger to deal with all that entails.
Yes. I also don't understand the husbands who aren't willing to stand up to their mothers for what their wife wants. I bet if it was their naked genitals out for all to see they'd have a change of heart.

I can't stand the husband's who try to demand who can and can't be in the delivery room or who demand that family either stay at their home for however long after baby is born. I'm sorry are you the one pushing a human out? How about I demand who gets to be in the operating room when you get a vasectomy

chase16 · July 2014

trawas01 said:

I don't really have any sympathy for the death row inmate who took over an hour to die. I'm not a huge proponent of the death penalty but you killed two people...and you certainly didn't stop to think about their pain and suffering, or their family's, before you did it.

I don't have any real sympathy.. BUT.. our Constitution states "No Cruel and Unusual punishment" ... so I understand the outrage. I will second PPs in that I am against the death penalty. It is cheaper than execution, and I fail to see how life in prison isn't punishment.
ETA: Also studies have show that the death penalty is ineffective as a crime deterrent.. so it's only real purpose is "an eye for an eye" type of justice.

MC03 · July 2014

chase16 said:

trawas01 said:

I don't really have any sympathy for the death row inmate who took over an hour to die. I'm not a huge proponent of the death penalty but you killed two people...and you certainly didn't stop to think about their pain and suffering, or their family's, before you did it.

I don't have any real sympathy.. BUT.. our Constitution states "No Cruel and Unusual punishment" ... so I understand the outrage. I will second PPs in that I am against the death penalty. It is cheaper than execution, and I fail to see how life in prison isn't punishment.

As a prosecutor I have heard many families explain why they feel life in prison isn't punishment: Their family member was horrifically murdered and the murderer will still get to enjoy food, visit with family, write letters, read books, have hobbies, do "prison programming." While their relative will never get to enjoy or experience anything in life ever again. Not trying to change anyone's mind, just putting that perspective out there.

But it's true that it is much more expensive to execute someone than life in prison, which is why for the most part I don't think we should use the death penalty. Although sometimes there are some crimes which are so so unbelievably cruel and horrific that I think it can be appropriate.

MollyHooper · July 2014

Inspired by PPs
I hate that people don't seem to care about people in prison. Jokes are made about "dropping the soap". Their healthcare can be abysmal and yet it seems like no one cares because they're prisoners. Instead of trying to rehabilitate those we can, we treat them like scum.

Edited because words.

CanadianintheSouth · July 2014

cricketsue4u said:

UO: I actually enjoy doing laundry. The whole process: washer, dryer, folding, putting away. The smell of clean, the warmth of a big pile of towels, fresh from the dryer. I kind of wish I had more laundry to do than I do. Which I guess I'm about to, with a new baby. :-) I also love vacuuming carpet.

Want to come and do mine?

chase16 · July 2014

Kelsbeno said:

cricketsue4u said:

UO: I actually enjoy doing laundry. The whole process: washer, dryer, folding, putting away. The smell of clean, the warmth of a big pile of towels, fresh from the dryer. I kind of wish I had more laundry to do than I do. Which I guess I'm about to, with a new baby. :-) I also love vacuuming carpet.

Want to come and do mine?

This. Laundry is my LEAST favorite chore. I hate folding and putting away clothes. I love washing dishes though.

haliebabyx3 · July 2014

YoginiKiki said:

cricketsue4u said:

UO: I actually enjoy doing laundry. The whole process: washer, dryer, folding, putting away. The smell of clean, the warmth of a big pile of towels, fresh from the dryer. I kind of wish I had more laundry to do than I do. Which I guess I'm about to, with a new baby. :-) I also love vacuuming carpet.

You can come to my house and do both of those things anytime. I will give you wine and Italian food.

I hate laundry, but I will come do yours for that!

kareik01 · July 2014

chase16 said:

Kelsbeno said:

cricketsue4u said:

UO: I actually enjoy doing laundry. The whole process: washer, dryer, folding, putting away. The smell of clean, the warmth of a big pile of towels, fresh from the dryer. I kind of wish I had more laundry to do than I do. Which I guess I'm about to, with a new baby. :-) I also love vacuuming carpet.

Want to come and do mine?
This. Laundry is my LEAST favorite chore. I hate folding and putting away clothes. I love washing dishes though.

Dishes are MY least favorite chore! But that's probably because DH will pile and pile stuff on the counter that is over the dishwasher. Possibly my biggest pet peeve with him these days...just put them in the damn dish washer!

Daisylola11 · July 2014

cricketsue4u said:

UO: I actually enjoy doing laundry. The whole process: washer, dryer, folding, putting away. The smell of clean, the warmth of a big pile of towels, fresh from the dryer. I kind of wish I had more laundry to do than I do. Which I guess I'm about to, with a new baby. :-) I also love vacuuming carpet.

I am with you!! It's nice to put dirty clothes into a machine and sit around then put them in the dryer and sit around then watch tv while I fold... I feel like I was productive while chilling all day lol same goes with the dishwasher

Daisylola11 · July 2014

My UO:

I've been super relaxed my whole pregnancy really, and although I have moments of nesting every so often I've been really just hanging out with no motivation to do much, no hormonal outbursts or stress and am hoping it continues or else I'm saving it all for L&D lol

While DH is over here having a meltdown/temper tantrum about something every two weeks, and I just look at him with "poor you" eyes as he asks me why I'm not freaking out yet

babypants11 · July 2014

I can't stand the husband's who try to demand who can and can't be in the delivery room or who demand that family either stay at their home for however long after baby is born. I'm sorry are you the one pushing a human out? How about I demand who gets to be in the operating room when you get a vasectomy

This. Is it your junk all out and open to public while you push out a baby? No? Then you have no say. I can understand a woman wanting her mom in the room and feeling uncomfortable with her MIL in the room. Hell, I have a fantastic relationship with my MIL, I love like a second mother, but I would still feel weird with her in the room with me while I gave birth. It's nothing personal at all against my MIL, I just don't particularly want to all bare-ass exposed in front of her.

Edited because weird formatting.

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This so much!!! My DH is driving me crazy by obsessing about how he doesn't want my mom in the room with us. She was there for DD and was such a huge support to me (she's a nurse). I told DH to suck it up. He now talks incessantly about how he won't hold my leg or be anywhere other than at my head as long as my mom is in the room.

Here's the deal...I don't give a shoot what goes through his head that day, as long as he is there for me and being supportive. If he's by my head or by my leg, I don't effing care. What bothers me is that he won't stop talking about it and trying to make it my problem. I refuse to stress about him that day. I have one job, and that is all I care about.

jmathi0149 · July 2014

I am secretly so relieved we have no family here. There will be no delivery room arguments and when we get home H and I can figure things out together. I have a feeling I would even be annoyed by my own mom if she were here. I don't like it when people are in my space and overbearing.

mislogis · July 2014

Chiming in on ppl in the delivery room, my in laws are Argentinian. My FIL was not at any of his kids births. He grew up with the custom the man stats outside (he's also 76yo so also a much different time/era) DH completely agrees with me no one in the room except nurse and dr assuming no complications. With #1 she was stuck, vacuum assist, and we had like 20 ppl in the room super fast. I don't even want to see that, let alone a relative

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