FFFC

AngelSong76 · September 2014

JunkieBrewster said:

Every time the garage door does not open on the first try, I wonder if I forgot to pay the bill. Two or three times, I did actually forget to pay the bill.

I have the money, but I always forget to pay bills. I suck at adult.

I'm awful at remembering to pay bills. I had to do google calendar alerts for when my bills are due just so I would remember. And even then, there are many months when my husband and I are like "did we pay the HOA fee? Oh crap, it's due tomorrow!" and we run up to the drop box with a check.

Shortstack06 · September 2014

I believe Michigan has a deposit on cans and bottles. One of our friend's would save his beer cans and drive them home when he went to visit his parents once a month to get the cash.

emsrdh03 · September 2014

Well based on this thread my FFFC is I absolutely don't use soap on my vag. Around the outside, pube pad area yes. But never within the lips. I've had one too many yeast and bacterial infections in my life to even chance messing with whatever normal balance I've got going on in there. My Gyno told me a water rinse is more than sufficient.

rshamos · September 2014

Courtneylovesjason2 said:

Lately I never brush at night either. I'm lucky if I make it to bed. Last night, I got up and ate a slice of american cheese and said, "calcium: close enough" and went back to bed. I do brush in the AM, if that counts for something.

It is more important to brush before bed than in the morning. Many apoplectic sleep with their mouths open, which dries up the saliva. Saliva is a natural defense against bacteria in your mouth. When it dries out, you are at greater risk for cavities. That is one of the reasons why certain drugs cause teeth issues (like meth mouth). Brush your teeth twice a day.

Serunatu · September 2014

Last night after dinner my dessert was a bowl of edible cookie dough. Dinner was waffles with syrup.

AnonnAni · September 2014

nesenotes said:

So yesterday I got a large pizza hut (don't judge) pizza that I planned on having for dinner last night and tonight (1/2 a night). My husband is on this diet which is kind of like neutra system where you have set meals for the day, but it's local, so I thought my pizza was safe. Wrong. He went and took a piece! When he told me, I may have let out a loud "NOOOOOOOOOO! STAY AWAY FROM MY PIZZA!!!!!!!!" like a pizza monster. His reaction was "really?". Um, yes really. I had plans for that pizza! If he took more than 1 piece he owes me another pizza.
Buahahaha! I do this all the time! I was really upset I didn't get 2 ranches yesterday to go with our pizza (must have been a pizza kind of night) and that meant I had to share my ranch with him. Ugh. And when he asks for a bite of my cookie or ice cream I say HELL NO get away from me.

Had pizza last night as well.. And Chinese food lol judeg away lol

goatlady12 · September 2014

I stepped on the scale at the doctor's office on Tuesday and my jaw dropped. I've been eating like a fat kid and am up to what I was expecting to gain the whole pregnancy. But you know what, I don't feel bad about it at all. I've been on a super restricted diet for my kidneys/auto immune and letting loose a bit (ok, ok a lot) has been really nice. Yes, I will have that cake with a side of pie.

AnonnAni · September 2014

bowlwoman said:
I'm kind of confused as to why I'm being questioned for following a cleaning protocol my doctor told me to do to ensure that my skin is prepped for medical testing. Wash your hands, dry thoroughly with a paper towel, then test. I was just mentioning that because I am being forced to use 4-5 times as many paper towels during my bouts with GD than I do in my normal life, I tend to reuse/reduce/recycle them by drying them out and using them for other tasks. Geesh, this is the opposite of the newbs. Instead of asking Internet strangers for medical advice, internet strangers are telling me that my medically mandated hand washing protocol should change.

I don't think its strange at all. My mother does this, washes her hand then several of the paper towels through the day she sits a top the freezer and when the grand-kids are over those are the ones she uses for all things spilled or smeared everywhere. And with 6 grand-kids it makes total sense to me your either gonna waste a whole roll or more through the weekend or run out of hand towels cleaning up the mess they make so why not just re-use the others. *shrugs*

bowlwoman · September 2014

@katehgee No, I don't think it would be bad at all to quietly donate and then back away. And trust me from my own family experience, people that talk about how much they have saved back for retirement (see my sister/BIL) or spend now on stuff they want and then solicit funds for unexpected things that they themselves "just can't find the money for" are douches.

Case in point. My grandma passed away a couple of years ago, and my sister and two nephews had to fly in with only a couple of days' notice from Utah to Memphis. Granted, the tickets were $1500 for the three of them, and it was more or less out of the blue, so my parents and my brother each ponied up and paid for one ticket, so they all spent $500 per family to get my sister/nephews out for the funeral. At the family dinner before the visitation, my sister was talking to my aunt, bragging about how much money they save out of each paycheck to put into their retirement bank account and how they are so frugal about day-to-day living that they have quite a nest egg built up. My brother/SIL were LIVID because my sister/BIL had the funds available to pay for the tickets, they just didn't want to dip into their savings to do it. It caused some bad blood, and to this day there's still some resentment between my brother/sister about it. I think my sister is clueless and has no clue why they're upset, but for her, it wouldn't matter anyway because she saved herself $1000. I've had a similar run-in with her in college (we lived together for a year), so I've been there myself and didn't pony up any money for her sob story.

Anyway, not to hijack your dilemma, but to give you another concrete example of this type of behavior. I'd just give some to help out his niece, because yes, it is tragic, and then just be done for awhile.

Shortstack06 · September 2014

Here is my FFFC: Today is pay day, my boss totally left alllllll day. She literally has done jack shit all week and I have been overwhelmed with everything. The guy that is usually in the office with me does all of her paperwork that she "claims" to do every day. So he and I looked at her pay stub. Bitch just got a $5,500 bonus check and we each got shit. It may get ugly in here.

Shortstack06 · September 2014

katehgee said:

You guys, I don't know of this is an FFFC or just an ethical dilemma... MH has a friend who is not my favorite. Friend's baby niece was recently diagnosed with cancer in her eyes. I feel absolutely terrible for this little girl and her family, and MH has been doing lots of "good friend" things like planning nights out to take his friend's mind off his niece, talking on the phone with him whenever he needs to vent, inviting him over, etc. Now, we live comfortably enough but do not have tons of extra money coming in. And us and one other couple are the only ones in our group of friends who have moved out of our parents' houses and have bills and adult things to pay for. This friend and his wife still live in friend's parent's house and brag about how much money they have and all the "cool" things they can afford to buy. For the past few weeks, friend has been bugging MH to send money to his sister to pay for his niece's care. He has a donation site up on Facebook and makes a big public deal when anyone sends money. There is a walk for a cure coming up, but when MH asks about it, his friend just keeps saying things like "well, you have to donate money to walk, and you need to send money before the event." I would have liked to walk and donate $25 or so, but I'm afraid friend is going to be an asshole and make MH feel bad for not giving more so now I just don't want to attend the walk at all. Am I a terrible person? Would it be a dick move to just quietly send our meager donation directly to the cause and tell friend that we donated but won't be able to further financially help? Phew, that was long. Sorry for the novel.

My MIL was diagnosed with Leukemia over a year ago, I have held 2 replenishment blood drives to help the Central Blood Bank. While I did do the blood drive I also had a chinese auction and sold t-shirts, bracelets, and ribbons. I would never imply to a friend that they would have to come purchase something and spend money, I did hound a few of them to come out and donate blood (I am not sure if that is any different though). Any contribution you make, is greatly appreciated and will help the family, if you just show up to walk that support is great also. I created a Relay for Life team in her name, not everyone registered on the team but they showed up and walked the first lap with her and that moment when she saw how many people supported her was inspiring. The little girl may not know the significance of the donation, but if they have awesome insurance, it may go to help them with gas, food, or what ever else she may need during treatments. While I would be less than polite to said friend about the expectation of a donation, you are expecting your family to grow, you are unsure of costs you may accrue. While the intentions he has are misguided but in the right place, you have to put your family first and if it isn't an option for you, don't do it.

gimmeyronionrings · September 2014

My FFFC:

I'm kind of disgusted with how vag-pained I am that my SIL just announced she's pregnant. Like I want to crawl out of my own body because I don't like feeling so petty and harsh. I'm hoping I'll be excited for her at some point, but right now I just feel upset. You guys can flame the shit out of me. I feel like an asshole.

momtoE25 · September 2014

My FFFC: I've eaten breakfast tacos 3 out of 5 days this week for breakfast and don't feel bad about it. I'm sure I will next week when I go to the dr, but for now all is good

Shortstack06 · September 2014

chelseavranich said: @Shortstack06‌, he should keep record of what work he has done and if she continues to do nothing, head over to her boss or HR. I hate people that do crap like that!
______________QBF________________

We actually think she has something on her boss because we have no idea why he keeps her around. Her boyfriend(that crushed another employee in the nose with a beer bottle, said employee doesn't work here anymore but boyfriend does) never worked and she was filling out his time sheets, someone called and let the boss know about it. The boss asked me about it because I do payroll. I said I am not sure if he does the work, I just do the calculations. The guy that called to report it, got fired for no reason. But we are currently in the middle of an internal audit by a forensic accountant. He told her she was a liability to the company, but yet she is still here. She actually told her boss that he is no fun because when he comes to our office all he does is work and doesn't hang out with her anymore. If they take away my paid maternity leave, I will not be returning to the company.

Shortstack06 · September 2014

gradschoolmom1234 said:

Shortstack06 said:

Here is my FFFC: Today is pay day, my boss totally left alllllll day. She literally has done jack shit all week and I have been overwhelmed with everything. The guy that is usually in the office with me does all of her paperwork that she "claims" to do every day. So he and I looked at her pay stub. Bitch just got a $5,500 bonus check and we each got shit. It may get ugly in here.

You might not want to admit that you looked at her pay stub, I think that's illegal and could potentially get you fired.

At this point I would gladly welcome it. I have kept a journal of all her shit she does and will hand it over once it occurs.

bowlwoman · September 2014

momtoE25 said:

My FFFC: I've eaten breakfast tacos 3 out of 5 days this week for breakfast and don't feel bad about it. I'm sure I will next week when I go to the dr, but for now all is good

I miss breakfast tacos. If any of the places around here made them with corn tortillas, I'd have them all the time too. Don't feel bad.

ThePregosaurus · September 2014

gimmeyronionrings said:

My FFFC: I'm kind of disgusted with how vag-pained I am that my SIL just announced she's pregnant. Like I want to crawl out of my own body because I don't like feeling so petty and harsh. I'm hoping I'll be excited for her at some point, but right now I just feel upset. You guys can flame the shit out of me. I feel like an asshole.

I know the feeling and it's not really something you feel like you can tell anyone either bc you realize how unreasonable it is... but you just can't help it! (Big thanks to the internet for giving us an outlet!)

Eora3 · September 2014

katylou91 said:
I am going to bake a pumpkin pie tonight and I plan on eating at least half of that shit before I go to bed.

You are an evil evil woman! Now I HAVE to have pumpkin pie! All the pumpkin pie!! Costco here I come!!!

Eora3 · September 2014

Maybe this is more of a TMI but here it is:

All day, I have been feeling out of breath and having a lot of Braxton Hicks and general tightness in my abdomen. I have been seriously debating calling my OB for suggestions.

Welp, I just let out a massive ground-shaking fart. It was so loud it actually startled me. Lol!! I feel so much better but I might have to leave the room for a few minutes while it dissipates.

riansmommie · September 2014

ThePregosaurus said:

gimmeyronionrings said:

My FFFC:

I'm kind of disgusted with how vag-pained I am that my SIL just announced she's pregnant. Like I want to crawl out of my own body because I don't like feeling so petty and harsh. I'm hoping I'll be excited for her at some point, but right now I just feel upset. You guys can flame the shit out of me. I feel like an asshole.

I know the feeling and it's not really something you feel like you can tell anyone either bc you realize how unreasonable it is... but you just can't help it! (Big thanks to the internet for giving us an outlet!)

I know the feeling as well! My sister is due 8 days before me. She is with all the family while I'm on the opposite coast. It's her first and my third but she is getting ALL the attention. I feel so left out and sad but know I'll sound selfish if I say anything.

Eora3 · September 2014

MissChristineMarie said:

Eora3 said:
Maybe this is more of a TMI but here it is:

All day, I have been feeling out of breath and having a lot of Braxton Hicks and general tightness in my abdomen. I have been seriously debating calling my OB for suggestions.

Welp, I just let out a massive ground-shaking fart. It was so loud it actually startled me. Lol!! I feel so much better but I might have to leave the room for a few minutes while it dissipates.
That happened to me yesterday. And then I had (TMI) massive diarrhea. That shit sucked. Literally.

Thanks for the warning! Sorry you were sick.

aksue22 · September 2014

riansmommie said:

gimmeyronionrings said:

My FFFC: I'm kind of disgusted with how vag-pained I am that my SIL just announced she's pregnant. Like I want to crawl out of my own body because I don't like feeling so petty and harsh. I'm hoping I'll be excited for her at some point, but right now I just feel upset. You guys can flame the shit out of me. I feel like an asshole.

I know the feeling and it's not really something you feel like you can tell anyone either bc you realize how unreasonable it is... but you just can't help it! (Big thanks to the internet for giving us an outlet!)
I know the feeling as well! My sister is due 8 days before me. She is with all the family while I'm on the opposite coast. It's her first and my third but she is getting ALL the attention. I feel so left out and sad but know I'll sound selfish if I say anything.

I get this. My cousin just announced her second is due in March. I'll admit, it took some effort for me to get pregnant and she doesn't even have to try. I was a little butthurt. Bitch is stealing my thunder, lol.

norweigan · September 2014

Just had a self esteem hit/meltdown. I was looking at some pictures from a trip I took in 2010, right before my husband and I started dating. I was so much more thin, tan, and, really, attractive than I am now/right before I got pregnant. I know I gained weight after we got married, but looking at those pictures just reminded me how much. I found myself thinking that my husband married a better looking person than he is married to now, but then I remembered that he also gained weight. He can't get too upset about it (and just to be clear, he always tells me how beautiful he thinks I am. Even now).

Is that going to stop me from eating my pizza tonight. Nope. So should I be complaining? Probably not. Just needed to let it out.

JRod13 · September 2014

So I'm sitting on my porch enjoying the breeze in some pj shorts- these 4 neighborhood boys keep riding by on their bikes looking at me. Like 5 or 6 times. I look down and my shorts are pulled to the side- my whole vag is hanging out. Yea, my FFC is that I just flashed a group of children. It's probably the first vagina they've ever seen.

MaineMama · September 2014

JRod13 said:

So I'm sitting on my porch enjoying the breeze in some pj shorts- these 4 neighborhood boys keep riding by on their bikes looking at me. Like 5 or 6 times. I look down and my shorts are pulled to the side- my whole vag is hanging out. Yea, my FFC is that I just flashed a group of children. It's probably the first vagina they've ever seen.

Hahahaha! That is the best thing I've heard all day

Good job neighborhood flasher!

nesenotes · September 2014

JRod13 said:
So I'm sitting on my porch enjoying the breeze in some pj shorts- these 4 neighborhood boys keep riding by on their bikes looking at me. Like 5 or 6 times. I look down and my shorts are pulled to the side- my whole vag is hanging out. Yea, my FFC is that I just flashed a group of children. It's probably the first vagina they've ever seen.

Dead! Best FC of the day!

JRod13 · September 2014

I don't know whether to be embarrassed or sad that this hairy beast will probably haunt them the rest of their lives.

Jessie333 · September 2014

I bought a felt play set for DD at a garage sale earlier this summer. It came with a board in a metal frame. I had the frame leaning on DD's dresser today and she knocked it over. I just went to straighten it up and and put a probably 8 inch scratch up the bottom and bottom drawer of the the dresser. DH won't notice, right?

mothstothemoon · September 2014

Bc I'm on mobile and can't go back and easily tag everybody in relation to my teeth brushing escapade:

In self defense, I DO brush and used to be obsessed with flossing and brushing and using baking soda and strawberries to whiten and having my mouth like "damn, look at your teeth!" But all this hygiene flaming got me thinking about how stark in contrast my habits have been to pre pregnancy. Pregnancy had made me lazy, but I floss like 5 times a day and not with the same flosser and manage to brush most days but honestly have just forgotten a lot.

It's kinda fun getting flamed bc I know it's just ridiculous, I'm grossed out at myself for it! And bc now I'm probably going to brush until I bleed out from shame!! lol

rshamos · September 2014

Courtneylovesjason2 said:

rshamos said:

Courtneylovesjason2 said:

Lately I never brush at night either. I'm lucky if I make it to bed. Last night, I got up and ate a slice of american cheese and said, "calcium: close enough" and went back to bed. I do brush in the AM, if that counts for something.

It is more important to brush before bed than in the morning. Many apoplectic sleep with their mouths open, which dries up the saliva. Saliva is a natural defense against bacteria in your mouth. When it dries out, you are at greater risk for cavities. That is one of the reasons why certain drugs cause teeth issues (like meth mouth). Brush your teeth twice a day.

Yes, most people over the age of 5 understand the importance of brushing at night, but thanks for the incredible insight. I still fall asleep before brushing most nights.

Ouch. Owning a dental office, I can tell you a lot of people don't brush twice a day. I'm just saying if you have to choose, brush at night. Obviously if you fall asleep it gets hard to do so, but you are increasing your risk for cavities, especially while pregnant.

rshamos · September 2014

mothstothemoon said:

Bc I'm on mobile and can't go back and easily tag everybody in relation to my teeth brushing escapade: In self defense, I DO brush and used to be obsessed with flossing and brushing and using baking soda and strawberries to whiten and having my mouth like "damn, look at your teeth!" But all this hygiene flaming got me thinking about how stark in contrast my habits have been to pre pregnancy. Pregnancy had made me lazy, but I floss like 5 times a day and not with the same flosser and manage to brush most days but honestly have just forgotten a lot. It's kinda fun getting flamed bc I know it's just ridiculous, I'm grossed out at myself for it! And bc now I'm probably going to brush until I bleed out from shame!! lol

It happens!

When I was getting ms, brushing would make me puke, like, all over the sink. I would dry brush, go throw up several times, then come back and for real brush. It was gross! The worst was when I would spit and there would still be some debris left in my mouth (sorry for the TMI). I am a little obsessive over dental hygiene. I have seen some crazy, disgusting mouths.

Amandak2012 · September 2014

ThePregosaurus said:

gimmeyronionrings said:

My FFFC:

I'm kind of disgusted with how vag-pained I am that my SIL just announced she's pregnant. Like I want to crawl out of my own body because I don't like feeling so petty and harsh. I'm hoping I'll be excited for her at some point, but right now I just feel upset. You guys can flame the shit out of me. I feel like an asshole.

I know the feeling and it's not really something you feel like you can tell anyone either bc you realize how unreasonable it is... but you just can't help it! (Big thanks to the internet for giving us an outlet!)

I am on the opposite side of this! I hated to announce we were pregnant with our second when my brother/SIL had just announced they were pregnant with their first! Totally felt awful! We waited several months to tell people so they could have the spot light for a while! We were trying to avoid making them feel like this!!

mothstothemoon · September 2014

@ashtonkitty1‌
Yeah, strawberries! And If we're really discussing it's I should elaborate that I make a paste from baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and lemon juice for whitening but switched to strawberries bc lemons are super corrosive. And it works really well. Ot atleast it maintained the whitening I achieved from my stint using professional effects white strips,

I mean, obv I'm not currently performing this routine but I've always been super into white teeth. (Feeling more shame now facing how much I've let my vanity go in pregnancy... I'm gonna go brush again)

Cryssteen · September 2014

@bowlwoman‌ - whoa. A) you never mentioned it was for medical reasos. And you said you were reusing them. Iike towels. Which is kinda gross.

Also, as a medical professional, I am well-aware of why disposal towels are used in that setting. C) However, I don't stock pile used paper towels in exam rooms for spills. D) you can't complain about being flamed on this thread...

gimmeyronionrings · September 2014

I apologize for posting here after Friday.. $:\$ ">

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone that responded to my FFFC. I feel a little less crazy knowing other people have gone through the same thing! I'm thinking a little more clearly now and mustered up the decency to call my SIL and congratulate her.

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