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babynica · August 2014

I didn't see one started yet...

babynica · August 2014

Here's mine: I really hate cuddling. DH would not get off of me. I put DS in the bed with him and went and slept on the couch. It was glorious!!

MagalinaH · August 2014

My school is having a big welcome back carnival tonight and we're supposed to have a heat index today of 103. It's so humid that my papers are sweating. I really, really don't want to go and am desperately trying to think of an excuse (other than outing my pregnancy) for not attending without looking like a dope.

missamERICA · August 2014

It's my BFF's birthday dinner tonight and I'm bailing bc I really don't want to go and blaming it on MS.... actually the MS is completely real but I am exaggerating it to get out of going. I spent her actual birthday with her (wednesday) so I don't feel at all bad about not going tonight.

ScarletOflaherty · August 2014

saltbox40 Fwiw 2 of my boys are circ'd(Ex threatened divorce if I didn't, should have known then!) one is not. No one has ever even questioned it and the older ones are 11 and almost 10, so old enough to notice. If you don't make it an issue, they won't, and if they ask you can give them the age appropriate explanation as to why.

Not telling you what to do with your kids or anything, just saying I wouldn't make the decision based on them 'matching'. I have older boys, trust me, they do NOT spend any kind of time standing around comparing penises(penii?)

dana1047 · August 2014

We've got tickets to see one of my fave bands tomorrow. And my best friend flew in so we can meet up. I'd rather stay home and sleep.

ScarletOflaherty · August 2014

saltbox40 You could always say he got to make the call on the last one, you get to on this one?

Anyways the whole 'He should look like his dad' argument men(and some women) make skeeves me out. Because A. If baby doesn't have dad's nose are we going to surgically change that too? and B. If dad is is spending that much time staring at the kid's junk that it warrants surgery there's probably bigger issues that need to be addressed.

Anyways, not trying to turn this into a thing, do it again if you want to, but know it's not a 'have to' thing

Loads of people do it with one but not another for varying reasons(complications with first, change in values, marital changes, that sort of thing).

LRL131 · August 2014

saltbox40 said:
I am hoping for a girl.... so I don't have to have another boy circumcised. I know brothers should match..... but we had such a dreadful time with DS's penis.

I'm also hoping for a girl, and also had issues with DS's circumcision.

My FFFC: I went out of my way to eat a second breakfast at Breuggers Bagel this morning so that I could break a $20 to pay for unnecessary maternity clothes that I purchased on a local FSOT page on FB.

BRNCLES · August 2014

I resent my sister and her infertility issues, which are directly affecting my reaction to this pregnancy.

(Gosh that feels good to get off my chest. I should probably explain more.)

She's been trying for three years and just had a failed IVF round last month. She's doing another round in September, and I'm hoping it works but for selfish reasons: I don't want to be ashamed of being able to get pregnant relatively easily and I want to be able to openly celebrate (within reason, not rubbing it in her face or anything). Before my loss in may, she and my BIL had a terrible reaction to my news - not only did they both cry and argue with us as if our pregnancy was specifically made to spite them, but my husband and I weren't allowed to even reference the pregnancy (she had made "rules.") this was tough because they literally live less than half a mile from us, and we are otherwise close.

The miscarriage was somewhat a blessing in that I've been able to be more open about the fact that we were definitely prepared to try again quickly, but I fear for sharing my news if next month isn't successful for her. It's not that I don't have compassion for her situation, I just wish it didn't have to directly affect mine.

This is my confession because if you catch me at any other time, I lie and say I'm happy to keep my news private for her sake. The reality is I want to be openly excited about it without worrying whose toes I'm stepping on.

BabiesEverywhere · August 2014

saltbox40 said:
I am hoping for a girl.... so I don't have to have another boy circumcised. I know brothers should match..... but we had such a dreadful time with DS's penis.

If we have a boy, we have agreed that DH will get to make the final call on circumcision. As of now I think he's leaning towards not. I'm completely fine if that's his decision but I'm really not looking forward to having to discuss my potential son's penis with our families. Because I know they will ask. And that is still awkward, even if we just say it's none of their business.

BRNCLES · August 2014

@somerandomchick‌ thanks, lady. I had told her about the first pregnancy over the phone, but this time I'll probably go for an email or text. Hearing her cry and hang up on me to later pick a fight with me was just terrible, and I want to avoid a repeat at all costs... I just hate that this is getting in the way of my happiness. I want to be able to share this experience with her, but can't- and not only that, but there's nothing I can do to help her situation. It's the worst feeling. I wish things were easier for her, but I'm hoping she will understand I've struggled in my own way with the MC and she will ease up. Fertility triggers such an emotional response from people, and forces otherwise perfectly rational folks behave irrationally. I can't blame them, I just wish it weren't so.

ScarletOflaherty · August 2014

MOtownMama has posted something I start singing "Motown Philly's back again, doing a little East Coast swing..." in my head.

BabiesEverywhere · August 2014

somerandomchick said:

BabiesEverywhere said:

saltbox40 said:
I am hoping for a girl.... so I don't have to have another boy circumcised. I know brothers should match..... but we had such a dreadful time with DS's penis.
If we have a boy, we have agreed that DH will get to make the final call on circumcision. As of now I think he's leaning towards not. I'm completely fine if that's his decision but I'm really not looking forward to having to discuss my potential son's penis with our families. Because I know they will ask. And that is still awkward, even if we just say it's none of their business.
@BabiesEverywhere‌ Ask them if they shave their genitals. 'What, I thought we were discussing what everyone's genitals look like. No? That's too personal? That's what I was thinking too but you started it....'

Brilliant. I can see my DH saying something like that but I don't know if I'd have the courage to. Although it could turn out that this concern is irrelevant if we have another girl...

BabiesEverywhere · August 2014

MOtownMama said:
I don't see the point in needing a gratitude post every. Single. Day.

Unless it's an outlet for all the bursting with rainbows/puppies/glitter bumpies is to get it out of their system.

Eh, I feel like if we have a symptoms thread to complain every day we should be able to have a gratitude thread to focus on happy things, too.

drmrsmantis · August 2014

@souptin: That's a juicy one!

@Motownmama: I secretly agree that I prefer the Snarkling brand of board organization and wish someone would police that shit! I'm blaming my lack of involvement on my newbie status, but really I am just terrified of conflict. I guess it's not really a secret since I wrote it on the interwebs

kread8 · August 2014

MOtownMama said:
I think the snarklings/snarknados need to put down the hammer again. I think we have most everyone on this board now. Time to let all newbs know what's up.

I don't mind snark - when it's warranted - but I also think having some compassion and giving others the benefit of the doubt is a good thing.

And I don't really understand the "let the newbs know what's up" thing... You never know who will end up being an awesome addition to the board. A ton of the J'13 girls I'm still super close to were newbies and I'm glad they weren't run off the board right away.

CocoMcGee · August 2014

MOtownMama said:

I don't think suggesting a little order around here should run anyone off! If it does, I don't think they have the gumption to last here anyway.

Yes, but suggesting order and then having a problem with a daily gratitude thread makes it seem like you only want things that you like posted. Having a post where people specifically post what they are grateful for rather than having a ton of different posts is order.

kread8 · August 2014

mbm1983 said:
personally i just think it's a waste of your time to constantly redirect people. the people doing it just got here and obviously haven't looked around before posting.

but hey, how you spend your time is up to you.

Exactly. People are still getting April bfps... The board will settle in another few weeks.

CocoMcGee · August 2014

MOtownMama said:

CocoMcGee said:

MOtownMama said:

I don't think suggesting a little order around here should run anyone off! If it does, I don't think they have the gumption to last here anyway.

Yes, but suggesting order and then having a problem with a daily gratitude thread makes it seem like you only want things that you like posted. Having a post where people specifically post what they are grateful for rather than having a ton of different posts is order.

I thought the gratitude post everyday was a little much. Yes. Somehow that parallels to organization. I don't see the connection.

The connection is, that I found it weird that you would have a problem with a thread that was seemingly giving you the order you want.

CocoMcGee · August 2014

MOtownMama said:

CocoMcGee said:

MOtownMama said:

CocoMcGee said:

MOtownMama said:

I don't think suggesting a little order around here should run anyone off! If it does, I don't think they have the gumption to last here anyway.

Yes, but suggesting order and then having a problem with a daily gratitude thread makes it seem like you only want things that you like posted. Having a post where people specifically post what they are grateful for rather than having a ton of different posts is order.

I thought the gratitude post everyday was a little much. Yes. Somehow that parallels to organization. I don't see the connection.

The connection is, that I found it weird that you would have a problem with a thread that was seemingly giving you the order you want.

organization =/= redundancy

****stuck in quote box***

But it is organized. It's more organized than if everyone was starting a new thread every time they were grateful for something.

kread8 · August 2014

Nap time is my favorite time of day.

FitMom3510 · August 2014

kread8 said:

personally i just think it's a waste of your time to constantly redirect people. the people doing it just got here and obviously haven't looked around before posting.

but hey, how you spend your time is up to you.
Exactly. People are still getting April bfps... The board will settle in another few weeks.

which is why I think it's too early to be voiting mods when ppl are still new and we are still in our first tris God forbid something happen but it seems too early to me. Calling in a mod to get someone out hasn't been an issues and it's not like we need them everyday.

kread8 · August 2014

FitMom3510 said:

kread8 said:

personally i just think it's a waste of your time to constantly redirect people. the people doing it just got here and obviously haven't looked around before posting.

but hey, how you spend your time is up to you.
Exactly. People are still getting April bfps... The board will settle in another few weeks.

which is why I think it's too early to be voiting mods when ppl are still new and we are still in our first tris God forbid something happen but it seems too early to me. Calling in a mod to get someone out hasn't been an issues and it's not like we need them everyday.

I totally agree with this. I just got here 2 days ago... and now I need to vote on a mod already? I barely know anyone yet!

klt2015 · August 2014

My first prenatal labs claim was rejected as being coded as "experimental" so my responsibility is now in excess of $700. These are the basic labs for cbc, bmp, abo rh, HIV, hemoglobin a1c, etc. Spent thirty minutes between three different parties before someone finally took the reigns to get the lab to bill code appropriately.

CocoMcGee · August 2014

kread8 said:

Nap time is my favorite time of day.

I thought you meant yours, and wondered why that was flammable, but then I realized you probably meant LOs. You get my love tit either way. Both are good.

aeith11 · August 2014

I am already sick of people asking me if I want a boy or a girl this time and only like 5 people know...I don't care people I just want a BABY!!!

aeith11 · August 2014

Also Im getting irrationally angry that I can't figure this DAMN siggy business out. I'm ready to punch someone

kread8 · August 2014

lunalovegood87 said:

I broke out my snoogle a couple of nights ago and have been sleeping so well, mostly because DH can't cuddle up to me in the middle of the night with his insane body heat because the pillow is in the way. I almost teared up this morning when he asked if we could switch sides of the bed so we can cuddle. I feel like a huge bitch because I don't want him to touch me I just want to sleep in peace.

::::whispers:::: I never stopped sleeping with my body pillow after having DS

drmrsmantis · August 2014

BabiesEverywhere said:

MOtownMama said:
I don't see the point in needing a gratitude post every. Single. Day.

Unless it's an outlet for all the bursting with rainbows/puppies/glitter bumpies is to get it out of their system.
Eh, I feel like if we have a symptoms thread to complain every day we should be able to have a gratitude thread to focus on happy things, too.

I love the gratitude thread because it's something that's important to me, but this is not a board for drmrsmantis to indulge in all things happy, it's a community of ladies with different interests. I don't think it's out of line for @MOtownMama‌ and others to dislike it. We can be organized and do it once/week or whatever works for most. Or we can glitter/rainbow/unicorn up all the other posts instead

kread8 · August 2014

KateRN08 said:

@kread8‌ I love nap time. Doesn't every parent?

They'd be crazy not to.

BabiesEverywhere · August 2014

MOtownMama said:

CocoMcGee said:

MOtownMama said:

CocoMcGee said:

MOtownMama said:

I don't think suggesting a little order around here should run anyone off! If it does, I don't think they have the gumption to last here anyway.

Yes, but suggesting order and then having a problem with a daily gratitude thread makes it seem like you only want things that you like posted. Having a post where people specifically post what they are grateful for rather than having a ton of different posts is order.

I thought the gratitude post everyday was a little much. Yes. Somehow that parallels to organization. I don't see the connection.

The connection is, that I found it weird that you would have a problem with a thread that was seemingly giving you the order you want.

organization =/= redundancy

Then why isn't the daily symptoms thread viewed as redundant? If anything, I feel like it's more redundant because 95% of people have the same or similar symptoms. Don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with the symptoms thread. I just think don't get why one is fine but not the other.

redheaded14 · August 2014

I bought home a for-guys pregnancy book from the library and was legit offended when DH complained about having nothing to read.

epidemic · August 2014

I feel crazy right now.. I don't know if it's real or hormones, but this morning I could not shake my anxiety about baby being ok.

I just want to get to that first ultrasound and see that happy, healthy little heartbeat.

kread8 · August 2014

Oh here's a good one from me: I judge the shite out of non-vaxers. It's the only parenting decision I let myself be judgey on. It's also the only one that directly affects my kid....go figure.

BRNCLES · August 2014

Oh I have another: zero fucks given about the fact that I just inhaled my chicken noodle soup bread bowl from panera (literally, the whole thing), am about to dig into the brownie I got along with it, and am already excited for pizza takeout for dinner.

I feel guilty now for voting April diamonds in the badge thread when chipmunk really is more accurate. Shove ALL the food in your mouth while you can still keep it down!

I get bonus points because this is all after overhearing two skinny bitch coworkers talk about how the size 10 is "huge". STOP IT!

thelittlepear · August 2014

kread8 said:

Oh here's a good one from me: I judge the shite out of non-vaxers. It's the only parenting decision I let myself be judgey on. It's also the only one that directly affects my kid....go figure.

I completely agree with this!

My Confession: I read stuff here everyday, but have yet to post a lot. I'm just waiting out all the crazies, and for the board to settle in a bit. Disadvantage: I know this means I won't be as connected, but I just don't have it in me to be as kind and patient as some of you are.

BabiesEverywhere · August 2014

@MOtownMama‌ - sorry, I didn't see your post about the gratitude thread not getting multiple pages each day until after I already sent my reply. That's a valid point. You are certainly entitled to your own opinion

And it is FFFC after all. I'm sorry MS has you so down! I am ready for the first tri to be over, too!

Edit: left out words...

redneckmomma25 · August 2014

the ticker change posts fall into place later on in the pregnancy. You have your set group kind of. Right now things are kinda all over the place. Once the board settles things kinda flow better if that makes sense. I always enjoyed the ticker change posts.

My daughter ate sour patch kids today. She loved them. Just kept asking for more.

BabiesEverywhere · August 2014

BRNCLES said:

I get bonus points because this is all after overhearing two skinny bitch coworkers talk about how the size 10 is "huge". STOP IT!

How rude! Some people...

knitfastdiewarm · August 2014

kread8 said:
Oh here's a good one from me: I judge the shite out of non-vaxers. It's the only parenting decision I let myself be judgey on. It's also the only one that directly affects my kid....go figure.

I think you are my new best friend

FitMom3510 · August 2014

redneckmomma25 said:

the ticker change posts fall into place later on in the pregnancy. You have your set group kind of. Right now things are kinda all over the place. Once the board settles things kinda flow better if that makes sense. I always enjoyed the ticker change posts.

My daughter ate sour patch kids today. She loved them. Just kept asking for more.

Yah I have noticed that too where they will be started and ppl whos ticker didn't change are posting still. I figured it will make more sense as we go along.

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