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  • JLaVO888 said:
    Oh and back to the heartburn... It's a biotch! I have already had it full force. It's a lot to do with our digestive muscles relaxing so our bodies have more time to suck out all the nutrients from the food we eat. I get it... But I don't like it. I live in NM... How am I supposed to avoid chili????
    Mexican in-laws here.  You don't avoid the chili, you just add a buttload of sour cream ;)  Ooooooh green chili.  Yummmmmmmm.
    DS1 - 9/21/11
    DS2 - 7/4/14
    DS3 - 2/21/16
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Our family of 5 is complete!!  Love our boys!

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  • Oh and with all of the hormones a'flying on this board, I might go over the edge and post this one.

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    DS1 - 9/21/11
    DS2 - 7/4/14
    DS3 - 2/21/16
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Our family of 5 is complete!!  Love our boys!

  • skruhmin said:

    Oh and with all of the hormones a'flying on this board, I might go over the edge and post this one.

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  • Oh heartburn! It's awful! And, everything I'm craving this week is NOT heartburn friendly. What's a girl to do? You can't fight the cravings!

    On the plus side, today's the first day in a looooong time I haven't felt nauseous all day long. Woo-hoo!

  • lwade22 said:
    Oh heartburn! It's awful! And, everything I'm craving this week is NOT heartburn friendly. What's a girl to do? You can't fight the cravings! On the plus side, today's the first day in a looooong time I haven't felt nauseous all day long. Woo-hoo!
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    DS1 - 9/21/11
    DS2 - 7/4/14
    DS3 - 2/21/16
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Our family of 5 is complete!!  Love our boys!

  • I just ate a 12" prosciutto sandwhich.   And I feel like the caterpillar.  I'm still hungry.
  • That is what the search function at the bottom is for so you don't have to read through all the pages just the ones relevant to the question your asking.
    meh... I'd support telling newbs to search more if the search function on this website wasn't one of the worst I've ever seen.
    Have you ever actually tried to use it?  It's horrific.  I don't blame anyone for asking the same question again.
  • @SparkE82 ITA with @smushi - I'd have to be like “sorry husband; I *am* telling my mama”

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    to Evan (7/'10), Clare (8/'11), Dean (3/'14), ^F(12/'15)^, Rose (3/'16)
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  • I basically just "love it’d" and nodded my head thru the past 4 pages of this thread. Yesterday I was too sick to stand looking at me screen for more than a minute at a time, and Tuesdays are my crazy day - I volunteer at a breastfeeding support thing, and hailing my puking ass and three kids to go help a bunch of other hormonal, weepy mamas with crying babies is just so effing draining right now. I feel like I'm getting burnt out. I mean, I do love it too, but on days like today I just want to be like "not it!" But all except one of the other volunteers that we started with 3y ago have flaked out, so if I don't show up she's solo. It happens occasionally (like when we had a bout with HFMD come thru my house and we couldn't go), but it sucks being the only one. We were slammed today too, and my kids were fussy. We really need more volunteers but nobody wants to step up.

    March 2016 siggy: babies - expectation vs reality

    Brian's Whovian wife (5/'09) 
    AP, BF, BW, CD, CLW, CS, ERF, Catholic mama 
    to Evan (7/'10), Clare (8/'11), Dean (3/'14), ^F(12/'15)^, Rose (3/'16)
    *no longer a Timelord ~ WibblyWobbly BabyWaby is here!*
    <3 but i still feel bigger on the inside <3
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  • skruhmin said:


    JLaVO888 said:

    Oh and back to the heartburn... It's a biotch! I have already had it full force. It's a lot to do with our digestive muscles relaxing so our bodies have more time to suck out all the nutrients from the food we eat. I get it... But I don't like it. I live in NM... How am I supposed to avoid chili????

    Mexican in-laws here.  You don't avoid the chili, you just add a buttload of sour cream ;)  Ooooooh green chili.  Yummmmmmmm.


    Mexican food has always been a main staple in my life. I love it... But my body hates me for it.
  • See the problem with this, is that said she was too lazy to read through all old posts and I offered an alternative.  You want to know another alternative use the master search of Google it will most likely bring you to bumb or babycenter pages, they aren't the first people to have nausea or some minor bleed, or I guess even think they have a twin that was missed on an U/S.  All we are asking is that they do research.  The search function on the website functions well you just have to select our BMB from the advanced search.  I agree the App search is complete sh*t, but you can find what you need to with some key words.
    ok, I'll have to concede that googling would have answered her question.  But still, I have a soft spot for the newbies on here.  It can be intimidating to post on a site like this sometimes.  I've been on these boards for over 5 years and sometimes even I'm a little  scared to post.  I don't like running people off right away.  I know it's annoying and repetitive but you have to be gentle with those who don't know better.  If they feel welcomed and stick around for a couple days, they'll learn which way is up fast enough.
  • also..just to add...I have never been able to get the search function to work properly - especially the advanced search function.  And I'm a web developer with some pretty heavy web testing experience under my belt.  No doubt you'll get hits, but they are all over the place and almost never filtered correctly. 

  • edited August 2015
    diablesse said:
    See the problem with this, is that said she was too lazy to read through all old posts and I offered an alternative.  You want to know another alternative use the master search of Google it will most likely bring you to bumb or babycenter pages, they aren't the first people to have nausea or some minor bleed, or I guess even think they have a twin that was missed on an U/S.  All we are asking is that they do research.  The search function on the website functions well you just have to select our BMB from the advanced search.  I agree the App search is complete sh*t, but you can find what you need to with some key words.
    ok, I'll have to concede that googling would have answered her question.  But still, I have a soft spot for the newbies on here.  It can be intimidating to post on a site like this sometimes.  I've been on these boards for over 5 years and sometimes even I'm a little  scared to post.  I don't like running people off right away.  I know it's annoying and repetitive but you have to be gentle with those who don't know better.  If they feel welcomed and stick around for a couple days, they'll learn which way is up fast enough.

    While I mostly agree with you, I think that in 9 out of 10 cases people asking repeat questions are either politely guided to an existing post or have their questions answered within their new post. I don't think anyone is running anyone else off by any means, people just use these types of threads to express their frustrations with the drive-by questions that it seems the OP only sometimes comes back to. But you are definitely right in trying to create a more inclusive environment and I'll try to dial back the snark a little :)


    ETA: clarification

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  • diablesse said:
    also..just to add...I have never been able to get the search function to work properly - especially the advanced search function.  And I'm a web developer with some pretty heavy web testing experience under my belt.  No doubt you'll get hits, but they are all over the place and almost never filtered correctly. 


    I'm a web developer too ha ha, I agree it isn't the best tool, when in doubt I Google it.  :-)  I agree with PP I usually try to guide them in the right direction and usually I will search for their question if I know it has come up recently.  I think we are a pretty welcoming board coming from the TTGP board those girls are animals and I love it!!
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  • @Hullabaloo2016 I do the same thing! When my husband sends me a "on my way" text it's a mad dash to get stuff around the house done/act like I'm getting dinner ready. What's worse is that he's working 12 hour days at work, I'm only working my usual 8, and he's still way more useful around the house lately. But he gets it. He's awesome.
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  • I made the mistake of stepping on the scale today. I have gained 5 lbs so far. What is the deal? I'm really not eating that differently, in fact I have been healthier more salads etc, but the weight just keeps adding on. I gained a ton with ds and it makes me nervous I am going to have a repeat of that pregnancy. Ugh! Lol my boobs are at least a cup size bigger already though so I am holding out that most of the weight went there.
  • fwtx5815 said:
    @Hullabaloo2016 I do the same thing! When my husband sends me a "on my way" text it's a mad dash to get stuff around the house done/act like I'm getting dinner ready. What's worse is that he's working 12 hour days at work, I'm only working my usual 8, and he's still way more useful around the house lately. But he gets it. He's awesome.

    DH has been awesome about doing more than his fair share of chores, I feel so blessed!
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  • I made the mistake of stepping on the scale today. I have gained 5 lbs so far. What is the deal? I'm really not eating that differently, in fact I have been healthier more salads etc, but the weight just keeps adding on. I gained a ton with ds and it makes me nervous I am going to have a repeat of that pregnancy. Ugh! Lol my boobs are at least a cup size bigger already though so I am holding out that most of the weight went there.

    Water weight. Fun times, eh. Oh and the increased blood your body is pumping does it too.
    DS1 - 9/21/11
    DS2 - 7/4/14
    DS3 - 2/21/16
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Our family of 5 is complete!!  Love our boys!

  • One of my dogs breath has seriously either gotten drastically worse or he has been needing a doggy teeth brushing for ages now and I have only just acquired the ability to smell it. Blehhh
  • Rotten tooth?
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    I love nachos... normally.  Apparently my dinners lately haven't been good because DH has been making nachos every night and it smells... AWFUL.  


  • While I mostly agree with you, I think that in 9 out of 10 cases people asking repeat questions are either politely guided to an existing post or have their questions answered within their new post. I don't think anyone is running anyone else off by any means, people just use these types of threads to express their frustrations with the drive-by questions that it seems the OP only sometimes comes back to. But you are definitely right in trying to create a more inclusive environment and I'll try to dial back the snark a little :)


    ETA: clarification

    I really didn't think you were being snarky at all. I'm just getting soft in my old age. Lol




    I'm a web developer too ha ha, I agree it isn't the best tool, when in doubt I Google it.  :-)  I agree with PP I usually try to guide them in the right direction and usually I will search for their question if I know it has come up recently.  I think we are a pretty welcoming board coming from the TTGP board those girls are animals and I love it!!

    True dat. Those biatches be cray over there.
  • smushi said:

    Rotten tooth?

    Maybe. I will have DH investigate.
  • JLaVO888JLaVO888 member
    edited August 2015
    smushi said:

    When will my DH learn? A pregnant woman is always serious about ice cream. N :-w


    What flavor???? I saw butter pecan on tv today and now I want it so bad.
  • diablesse said:
    also..just to add...I have never been able to get the search function to work properly - especially the advanced search function.  And I'm a web developer with some pretty heavy web testing experience under my belt.  No doubt you'll get hits, but they are all over the place and almost never filtered correctly. 


    I'm a web developer too ha ha, I agree it isn't the best tool, when in doubt I Google it.  :-)  I agree with PP I usually try to guide them in the right direction and usually I will search for their question if I know it has come up recently.  I think we are a pretty welcoming board coming from the TTGP board those girls are animals and I love it!!
    LOL I'm a web developer too!!! Women POWAHHH!  :D

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  • yodapup said:
    So I had my first appointment yesterday! Everything went well and little bean was looking good :) . The only thing is my OB decided to give me my EDD off of my LMP even though I know exactly when I ovulated. Little bean also measured a little "behind" (5 days) which I expected since I ovulated on CD 19. She said if it's within 5 days she'll go off LMP. Sooo what that means is I'm further along than I thought! 9 weeks today. It's like I skipped a week lol.
    I'm so glad your beaner is looking good!!! I don't understand why OBs do that though. Especially if you were temping and can pinpoint your ovulation date.  :-/
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  • There are lots of things you can do - #1- find out all friends who are friends with her. Create a private group that's invite only and where they can't share your info. Invite everyone you want to share this news with- if you can't trust them not to tell her then don't invite them. Block her. Post this type of news only to this group. Enjoy life. :)
  • diablesse said:
    also..just to add...I have never been able to get the search function to work properly - especially the advanced search function.  And I'm a web developer with some pretty heavy web testing experience under my belt.  No doubt you'll get hits, but they are all over the place and almost never filtered correctly. 


    I'm a web developer too ha ha, I agree it isn't the best tool, when in doubt I Google it.  :-)  I agree with PP I usually try to guide them in the right direction and usually I will search for their question if I know it has come up recently.  I think we are a pretty welcoming board coming from the TTGP board those girls are animals and I love it!!
    LOL I'm a web developer too!!! Women POWAHHH!  :D

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    I'm a web app developer and user experience engineer.  Love how many geeks are on this board!!
    DS1 - 9/21/11
    DS2 - 7/4/14
    DS3 - 2/21/16
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Our family of 5 is complete!!  Love our boys!

  • Seriously - who picked an OLIVE for 9 weeks?!?  Olives are so gross!!!
    DS1 - 9/21/11
    DS2 - 7/4/14
    DS3 - 2/21/16
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Our family of 5 is complete!!  Love our boys!

  • So I am officially dumping my OB - today was the last effing straw.

    I had a disaster of an appointment last Tuesday at which I was supposed to get an ultrasound (to rule out ectopic, which I have history of), waited for over an hour to see anyone and then did not get an US because the tech left due to the receptionist not actually scheduling it after SHE suggested it when I made the appointment. While this was super frustrating, mistakes happen so I stewed in my anger for a bit and got over it.

    Strike 2 was being told I'd get the results from my blood draw on Monday. Called the nurse's line on Monday afternoon because I hadn't heard anything, left a message (where they promise to return calls by EOD if you call before 4) and nothing. So I called again yesterday. Left another message. Nothing. STILL don't know the results of my beta tests that I had done last Tuesday and Thursday.

    While at my blood draw on Thursday, I specifically asked what I needed for the US that they ordered through the imaging department at the hospital because it was more convenient for me and I was told I just needed to call and make the appointment, that they already sent the order. Guess who didn't have an order for her US appointment that was supposed to be this morning? This girl. Guess whose office is supposed to open at 8 but no one was answering the phones to fax an order? Yup, still me.

    Maybe my expectations are too high, but as someone that already has a hard time getting excited about being pregnant because of previous loss and a 0% pregnancy success rate this is really just flat out ruining it for me. Not to mention that an ectopic pregnancy is you know, potentially lethal. So, yeah was hoping to eliminate one stressor by ruling that out but noooooo.

    Also I have stupid HMO insurance that I barely understand how to use so I can't just flat out pick a new doctor. I found one in my medical group that is close, so I am going to call today to have it switched to her.  

    Bad start to the day. AND I took my stupid lunch at the beginning of the day for nothing so now I have to work through lunch. Wahhhhh pity party of one over here at my desk today lol.

    Me: 29  DH: 31
    Married 10/13/12
    TTC Since 8/2016

  • So I am officially dumping my OB - today was the last effing straw.

    I had a disaster of an appointment last Tuesday at which I was supposed to get an ultrasound (to rule out ectopic, which I have history of), waited for over an hour to see anyone and then did not get an US because the tech left due to the receptionist not actually scheduling it after SHE suggested it when I made the appointment. While this was super frustrating, mistakes happen so I stewed in my anger for a bit and got over it.

    Strike 2 was being told I'd get the results from my blood draw on Monday. Called the nurse's line on Monday afternoon because I hadn't heard anything, left a message (where they promise to return calls by EOD if you call before 4) and nothing. So I called again yesterday. Left another message. Nothing. STILL don't know the results of my beta tests that I had done last Tuesday and Thursday.

    While at my blood draw on Thursday, I specifically asked what I needed for the US that they ordered through the imaging department at the hospital because it was more convenient for me and I was told I just needed to call and make the appointment, that they already sent the order. Guess who didn't have an order for her US appointment that was supposed to be this morning? This girl. Guess whose office is supposed to open at 8 but no one was answering the phones to fax an order? Yup, still me.

    Maybe my expectations are too high, but as someone that already has a hard time getting excited about being pregnant because of previous loss and a 0% pregnancy success rate this is really just flat out ruining it for me. Not to mention that an ectopic pregnancy is you know, potentially lethal. So, yeah was hoping to eliminate one stressor by ruling that out but noooooo.

    Also I have stupid HMO insurance that I barely understand how to use so I can't just flat out pick a new doctor. I found one in my medical group that is close, so I am going to call today to have it switched to her.  

    Bad start to the day. AND I took my stupid lunch at the beginning of the day for nothing so now I have to work through lunch. Wahhhhh pity party of one over here at my desk today lol.

    Yeah your OB sounds shitty,  mine seems to have their shit together, they always have a nurse hotline open during business hours, the nurses told me if I get scared I should call, and I had my blood tests done last Tuesday and Thursday and was able to get through to them both days to find out the results.  You definitely don't need that kind of stress and BS throughout your pregnancy.  I say ditch them for someone who has their act together.
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    DD1 - BFP 7/23/15 (EDD 3/31/16).  "We believe in you rainbow" DOB 4/2/16
    DD2 - BFP 2/9/18 (EDD 10/19/18).  "Grow baby grow!" DOB 10/24/18
    BFP 11/16/20 (EDD 7/31/21).  "Round 3 FIGHT!"
  • So I am officially dumping my OB - today was the last effing straw.

    I had a disaster of an appointment last Tuesday at which I was supposed to get an ultrasound (to rule out ectopic, which I have history of), waited for over an hour to see anyone and then did not get an US because the tech left due to the receptionist not actually scheduling it after SHE suggested it when I made the appointment. While this was super frustrating, mistakes happen so I stewed in my anger for a bit and got over it.

    Strike 2 was being told I'd get the results from my blood draw on Monday. Called the nurse's line on Monday afternoon because I hadn't heard anything, left a message (where they promise to return calls by EOD if you call before 4) and nothing. So I called again yesterday. Left another message. Nothing. STILL don't know the results of my beta tests that I had done last Tuesday and Thursday.

    While at my blood draw on Thursday, I specifically asked what I needed for the US that they ordered through the imaging department at the hospital because it was more convenient for me and I was told I just needed to call and make the appointment, that they already sent the order. Guess who didn't have an order for her US appointment that was supposed to be this morning? This girl. Guess whose office is supposed to open at 8 but no one was answering the phones to fax an order? Yup, still me.

    Maybe my expectations are too high, but as someone that already has a hard time getting excited about being pregnant because of previous loss and a 0% pregnancy success rate this is really just flat out ruining it for me. Not to mention that an ectopic pregnancy is you know, potentially lethal. So, yeah was hoping to eliminate one stressor by ruling that out but noooooo.

    Also I have stupid HMO insurance that I barely understand how to use so I can't just flat out pick a new doctor. I found one in my medical group that is close, so I am going to call today to have it switched to her.  

    Bad start to the day. AND I took my stupid lunch at the beginning of the day for nothing so now I have to work through lunch. Wahhhhh pity party of one over here at my desk today lol.

    Definitely get a new OB.  That is not ok.  I'm sorry you're having so many issues.  If you can, I would contact their business office and complain - give them your history and tell them why this is unacceptable. 
    DS1 - 9/21/11
    DS2 - 7/4/14
    DS3 - 2/21/16
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Our family of 5 is complete!!  Love our boys!

  • @flowerpower5838 I switched offices with this pregnancy after having a horrid experience with my MC. I LOVE my new place, they are on top of things and much smaller where i feel like they actually know me. Good lUck!

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  • Flowerpower I'm p'oed for you!  I had several horrible things go wrong with my OB and their office last pregnancy (including them forgetting to put my 20 week scan on their schedule so when we arrived - with our appointment card the office lady filled out for me - they said, well I guess we can try and squeeze you in).
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