I'm only happy when it rains

Sherbet Lemon · August 2014

Dd is phasing in at daycare this week (I officially go back to teaching next week). So now I'm sitting at Sbux, drinking an iced tea, eating a scone, and bumping (obvs). I think I may be enjoying this a bit more than I should.

Plus, I went to one in a target, so next I get to walk through the aisles shopping/browsing, without a toddler asking for food every 5 seconds. I feel like I'm on vacation.

klax4 · August 2014

snickersforeveryone said:

wendyld said:

klax4 said:

Some loser on my Facebook talked about how selfish suicide is and how the media shouldn't pay attention to the Robin Williams story when there are "real tragedies" happening. Fuck you buddy. Who are youI to tell me what qualifies as a tragedy. I couldn't even comment because he obviously has no fucking clue and anything I wrote would have been lost on him anyways. Ummmmm. Unfriend!
I have to say, as someone who has dealt with the suicide of a family member, it's pretty fair/reasonable to find the act of suicide to be selfish. That doesn't mean you can't feel sorry for the person at the same time (or in a later stage of grief, more likely). Have you been there? Are you 100% certain you would never be angry with someone you loved if they made that choice?
I think the problem here is that the friend was saying that Robin Williams' death wasn't a tragedy and shouldn't be covered. It's perfectly understandable to be angry, but to say it's not a tragedy? That's fucked up.

@wendyld‌ I have had several personal experiences with suicide and I am a psychiatric nurse so I work with people who have suicidal ideation everyday. In no way am I saying that he isn't allowed to feel like it's selfish. Who am I to decide how someone else should feel? His comments piss me off because mental illness is so stigmatized in our society and he is basically asserting that we continue to sweep it under the rug.

@snickersforeveryone‌ You are picking up what I'm putting down.

chaysefaith · August 2014

@janda426...I think you'll be 11 weeks 2da after 2ma? Is that right?

ngolimento · August 2014

Yeah, I had an undiagnosed medical disorder about 9 years ago that caused me severe depression, halucinations, and social disassocoation. I hung on with all my might to trying to be normal, but after years and years of feeling hopeless and worthless, I got ground down and eventually wanted to die just to make it all stop. Was it selfish to want the pain to stop? Probably. But every human has thier limitations. Just like with torture, after enough time anybody breaks under the pressure and will try to make it stop any way they can. Being santamonious about it and using it as a platfornlm to spout off on FB is cruel and senseless.

I was very fortunate that I got diagnosed and a surgery freed me. If that hadn't happened, I wouldn't be here.

cafecreme · August 2014

totesmcgotes said:

cafecreme said:

I guess this is more of a confession. But, I've never shopped at Trader Joe's. I don't even know where one is around here.

I've never been to one either. I had to look up where the closest one was and it's about 3 hours away.

I looked it up too. My closest one is about 30 minutes away. I like driving down the street for my food. Very convenient.

marg81 · August 2014

I just peed! It felt awesome. Ultrasound and someone pressing on a full bladder is torture. Also they had Native American music with water sounds playing on the speakers.

Oh and the baby looks great measuring 11 weeks 5 days (February 26) I'm keeping February 28th EDD. He had a nice strong heartbeat of 167.

melleasndrs · August 2014

I'm only on the first page so far in my reading and reading all this stuff is making me giggle. I'm glad I'm not the only one with a mushy brain today. I am not reading anything correct and have to re read everything.

My SO this last week has decided he can't sleep. Not good. This means he will stay up and watch Netflix in bed all loud and what not while I pass out. Only problem is I don't stay passed out for long. I keep waking up to whatever movie he is watching and it creeps into my dreams. So I don't feel like I've slept at all even though I went to bed at a decent time.

almeyer2013 · August 2014

@marg81‌ woot! Yah!

I never shop at anthropology or j crew, not because I couldn't afford it, but my wide ass, thunder gut, and big knockers can't fit into their clothes.

But I do think their clothes are super cute.

cinderella105 · August 2014

I wanna share this real quick and then I'll go back and catch up. I dropped my baby off at her first day of pre-k today! I even kept it together! Lol. I can't believe she's in school...

(Sorry it's sideways, I'm on my phone)

chaysefaith · August 2014

Gah. I'm so far behind!! When I opened this there was only 2 pages and now it's on 3 and I'm still trying to respond to shit on page 2!

@Peledreamsofrain I told my mom I'm pregnant and that's it. We haven't told anyone in his family. There was one day when I really wanted to say something but we didn't have time to stop by his mom's so it didn't happen. Now I think I'll probably wait until after my next appointment next week before we say anything. I keep putting it off.

sjep922 · August 2014

I just woke up and there is already 3 pages!

Speaking of trader joes. What is this cookie butter all about?? We have one close by but I haven't been in a while. I have seen everyone rave about cookie butter though.

I got the sads last night thinking about how far away my next u/s is. September 4 seems so far away. It has already been 3 weeks since my first and only one so far. I know it's normal not to have many and I have nothing to worry about, but I'm a worry wart and I just want to know everything is ok!

MissyCee · August 2014

@peledreamsofrain I was actually just thinking earlier that I'm a bit nervous to share the news. I think we'll tell people on Saturday since all our family will be up for DD's party. I guess I feel anxiety because it'll make it "real" and I'm sure my in-laws will be judging us having another so soon after DD and I don't want to have any of their negativity ruin the day.

cinderella105 · August 2014

Ok caught up. So glad a couple of you have had good appts and wishing for good appts for the others!

I wish we had a Trader Joe's here.. I hear nothing but good about those.

Those having issues with sleep, I feel your pain.

Yesterday was the first day I haven't been nauseous at all the whole day! I really hope today is the same and that this is the end of nausea for a while.

tngrl3 · August 2014

@Peledreamsofrain‌ I'm with you on not wanting the attention. I am very introverted and I hate to be the center of attention. I also feel like once I announce everyone watches everything I do, treats me like I suddenly can't do anything, and contributes every little thing to pregnancy. I work in a hospital and I know my limitations, I don't need other people making decisions for me.

I ate bacon for breakfast and just bacon thanks to all you ladies mentioning it here lately. It was perfectly crisp and wonderful but now I'm thinking it may not have been the best decision as I sit here and try not to vomit.

kcbizme · August 2014

janda426 said:

@MauiBliss‌ we have to drive an hour away to go to TJ's!! So we usually only go every 2 months or so and I try to stock up. It also helps that whole foods, lulu lemon, panera bread, anthropologie, pottery barn, sephora, Nordstrom, j crew and a few other stores not in our area are out there.

I'm pretty sure we have one of all of those where I'm at.. though I've never gone to most of them b/c I know I will bankrupt us.. that is about the limit of my self control!

kcbizme · August 2014

shootznladrz said:

I just fell back asleep and woke up again about six times. Of course one of the dogs pooped on the floor too. In response to lulu lemon and jcrew and anthropologie and stuff- those stores are so overpriced!! I used to work at a jcrew, I swear I'm scarred from it. I look for styles I like there and then go to h&m or forever 21 or target and recreate them for a 1/4 of their price.

Now THAT is my kind of shopping! :-bd

MrsZko · August 2014

Man all this talk about products I can't get because we don't have these stores here in Canada is no good! I don't even know what this cookie butter thing is about but of course, I want some!!! On the plus side, today I took a sick day because I've been feeling run down and haven't been able to catch up and rest up!

cafecreme · August 2014

Also, I have no clothing items from J. Crew or Anthropologie. I guess half the reason is because some of it doesn't fit me, the other half is the price. My wardrobe consists of Target, Old Navy and Motherhood. I think the only higher brand clothing items I have is a dress from France (from my honeymoon), an Ann Taylor blouse and a pair of Banana Republic slacks.

amismom · August 2014

Who cried on the way to work today??? This bitch right here!! Oh ya, I can't wait for the whats wrong statements along with the sad face to go with it. I might actually stab people today..and I work in a restaurant, there are lots of sharp objects around

Hope your all having a better day then me

FrecklesInside · August 2014

TJs cookie butter is...IMO...overrated::ducks:: It's yummy, but we have a can we bought months ago and it is still over half full. I love their popcorn and I get their apple sticks for E.

I'm sorry to hear that some people are being douches about suicide, but it isn't surprising because it is so taboo and so swept under the rug, people don't know how to react or to be more understanding. I wish mental health was more public and talked about.

sjep922 · August 2014

@cwbandthenewbie‌ what do you spread it on?

kakers126 · August 2014

I went to Space Camp when I was 11 and I distinctly remember this one kid pooping his pants in front of everyone. Poor kid.

Also, everything in Space Camp is affected by weight so if you were a chunky awkward 11 year old (like me) it wasn't quite the uplifting, dream-defining moment you had always hoped for.

goofygoff · August 2014

Good morning, all! And good luck to all those with appointments 2da!

PgAL brain has been haunting my dreams. It doesn't help that most of my symptoms have faded. I know it's not unusual for where I'm at, but it doesn't stop me from secretly worrying.

On the way to work this morning, I was totally craving a bagel. I stopped at Starbucks for a chonga bagel, get to the office and realized they gave me reduced fat cream cheese.

Reduced fat anything should never be the default. If I want your nasty chemical cheese, I will ask for it!

suzyq0525 · August 2014

My first appt is in a couple hours! So nervous...gah!
It's been hard keeping this pregnancy a secret. I'm dying to tell my grandparents and dad. I've told my mom and sister and they've both started shopping already...I haven't even done that yet.
I have never been to trader joes either. There is one about 10 minutes away from my house though. I can't really grocery shop these days anyways. All the smells get to me.

4RingCircus · August 2014

I don't wanna get up, I'm pregnant with a kid (sung to Toysrus song).... But seriously I feel like crap & mornings are usually when I feel good, then by evening I crumble. This baby is definitely giving me a run for my money already. I thought I was in the best cardiovascular shape of my life, but at only 11weeks in, I'm winded(just walking upstairs), dizzy and sore. With DS I didn't have to deal with carpel tunnel until month 8 so having this crap so early this time has me worried. I have a lot more blood flow to go in the coming months. I'm wondering if being 3 years older (32) is making this a lot harder on my body, Thanks for letting me whine. Is anyone else feeling like your body is not cooperating as well this time around?

mangomimosa · August 2014

Guyyyss my first official appointment is in 3 hrs!!!! I'm kinda nervous and really hoping the dates line up with where I think I am.

@mrsIgoe‌ GL today!!
@Peledreamsofrain‌ I am totally dreading announcing the pregnancy. I don't like being the center of attention & I'm embarrassed just thinking about it.

FB will be easier, but the in-person announcements are giving me butterflies.

@ everyone who eats TJ's cookie butter -- I admire your bravery. Just looking at the jar turns my stomach even when not pregnant! Cookies are amazing when not pulverized, why do I need cookie paste???

kcbizme · August 2014

sjep922 said:

I just woke up and there is already 3 pages! Speaking of trader joes. What is this cookie butter all about?? We have one close by but I haven't been in a while. I have seen everyone rave about cookie butter though. I got the sads last night thinking about how far away my next u/s is. September 4 seems so far away. It has already been 3 weeks since my first and only one so far. I know it's normal not to have many and I have nothing to worry about, but I'm a worry wart and I just want to know everything is ok!

My next one is Sept. 4th as well. It's so far away! Granted, I just had one last week, but still! I can't wait to see how much our little one has grown in 4 weeks!

ngolimento · August 2014

katydid2014 said:

@Peledreamsofrain said:

Aw dammit, a friend just guessed last night what's going on. We have quiz night at a local bar every Monday and she's apparently noticed my lack of drinking.

Thankfully last night I decided to stay home, so I didn't have to be a mstammering mess and try yo lie. My DH did all the proud puffing for me.

On that note, is anyone else dreading announcing? I feel like people will want me to act super excited, and start treating me like public property and be in the spotlight. No way dude, leave my introverted butt alone.

This is exactly how I feel too! One of the few co-workers I told early because she knew about my previous loss and fertility stuff is seriously shows more excitement than I do (I am super excited but I keep a pretty even keel on the outside). She has to stop at my door EVERY time she walks by my office which is probably like 6-10 times a day and just smile or raise her eyebrows and stare at my bloated gut. Incessantly asks how I feel, comments on my eating a banana or something else healthy and drinking water (I'm just trying to keep the damn queasiness at bay woman! Leave me alone!!!).

I am not really looking forward to telling everyone else that I work with because they will be bombarding me daily I'm sure with questions and how am I doing. Ermahgerd, just leave the poor, exhausted, queasy knocked up woman alone! I appreciate that they are excited for me, but there is only so much excitement I can tolerate each day when I feel like crap.

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EXACTLY. I feel like I'm supposed to put on some 'pregnant lady show' for people, and if I fail to ham it up enough, they will judge me as unworthy of the pregnancy. Man I need to just disappear in a cave and come out with a kid.

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morristhecatmom · August 2014

My husband puts peanut butter and jelly on his pancakes and then syrup. I do not get it.

Does anyone else feel like ripping the batteries out of every electronic toy in their playroom today? I have a picnic basket, a learning house, a rolling ball , xylophone and a musical turtle all going off in tandem. But she stop trying to climb the entertainment center so I'm letting it go

tngrl3 · August 2014

@Darbie914‌ I love to put PB on waffles and the pour hot maple syrup on them. Yum! My mom actually use to make PB syrup when we were kids but I can't remember how she did it.

4RingCircus · August 2014

@cafecreme‌ The 30 min drive will be worth it. I'm a TJ addict but somehow have never tried cookie butter. But it sounds awful right now (but most food does).

I'm still ready to share the news, because I'm tired of the effort it's taking to hide it & thank God I don't have anyone in my life who will expect me to put on some excited pregnant lady show.

kcbizme · August 2014

I am 11 weeks 2 day! 2 more weeks and I'm out of the 1st tri! I'm so excited!

I was having a lot of what I'm assuming is RLP last night - sharp pains around my lower abdomen, but they feel like they are on the outside where the muscles and tendons are, not on the inside where baby is.

mandi195 · August 2014

I'm super down about the death of Robin Williams. I just can't get my head around him being gone. I honestly cannot focus right now, I keep playing clips from his films and reading articles. It's horrible.

chaysefaith · August 2014

@meladoriestar got any recommendations for my too cool for school 10 year old? She seriously thinks she is way too cool for everyone around her and it drives me crazy.

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kaydedid · August 2014

Hello ladies! Finally back from an awesome vacation, and holy cow there is no way to catch up on posts. Lurked a little on vacay, and glad to see all the awesome u/s! My first is 2ma, trying to avoid thinking/worrying/freaking out over it.

Today's random - checked my garden yesterday after being gone. Among other things, had 4 ripe pie pumpkins. So, being an idiot, picked them, cooked them, canned the cubes of cooked pympkin, and roasted the seeds. Great, except I HATE pumpkin, except in pie form. But gosh darn it, the things grew and I couldn't just LEAVE them there! So all future baby weight will be blamed on pumpkin pie.

mommyofkaylin · August 2014

I just looked at the weather and it looks like we may no longer have any temps over 110!!! I'm sooo freaking excited about it.

4RingCircus · August 2014

@MauiBliss‌ I'm sorry you have to wait so long to have your mind eased. I wish I could fast forward to the 22 for you. ((Hugs))

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