How am I going to know if someone is or is not being sassy with out the gifs? I can't tell emotion over the internet. Though I would assume everyone is just being sarcastic.
I can't stand the people that I know that have kids or are currently pregnant that have this habit of telling me every horrible thing they went through for their pregnancy, I'm 8 weeks in, I don't want the bad stuff, if I want the bad stuff I can use Google and make my self depressed all by myself. If I'm upset I can come here and look around, I'd rather have physical people tell me about positive things so I can make it through this trimester not freaking out every time I have a matching symptom with their horror stories. I have started to get a little snippy when they go on an on about their morning sickness and how bad it was, I do add some snoot and tell them I have yet to have any of it. I like the sass on these boards, I don't want to have to have it outside of here. I don't like feeling like that.
Side question, was my post about first trimester screenings ok? I figured since it wasn't a symptom and many people have gone through them or might go through it, it was ok?
I want to give a standing ovation to this ESP when people want repeat over and over again about unfortunate circumstances that occurred. Just let me be happy and enjoy my pregnancy.
@noelietrex if you're doing it with good form & it's not causing pain/injury I would go for it.
I'm not good at scaling back though so probably not the best person to comment. DH was pissed that I was still doing more reps in WODs than he was before my "rest" requirement.
Man I really want to get back at it. It's going to be so hard. It will be 2 weeks on Monday
Just do whatever feels right for you and God forbid anything were to go wrong you wouldn't use to blame yourself!
@Taymiller I have several friends who have done CrossFit until the day they went in to labor. Like any other exercise if you were doing it before you can continue to do it & you have to be mindful and not let your ego get in the way of making good choices for you & your developing baby.
@noelietrex if you're doing it with good form & it's not causing pain/injury I would go for it.
I'm not good at scaling back though so probably not the best person to comment. DH was pissed that I was still doing more reps in WODs than he was before my "rest" requirement.
Man I really want to get back at it. It's going to be so hard. It will be 2 weeks on Monday
Just do whatever feels right for you and God forbid anything were to go wrong you wouldn't use to blame yourself!
@Taymiller I have several friends who have done CrossFit until the day they went in to labor. Like any other exercise if you were doing it before you can continue to do it & you have to be mindful and not let your ego get in the way of making good choices for you & your developing baby.
Haha! Yeah I'm going to try not to surpass any previous PRs again, but I personally think being ultra fit while pregnant has way more benefits than risks. I expect judgement, but I don't consider lifting a few extra pounds more risky than drinking caffeine or eating processed junk food. Everyone gets to choose their own risks and let the judgement fall where it may.
Just because you know that DH and I have been trying to get pregnant, or that we're pregnant now isn't a license for you to show me 5,000 pictures and videos of your own child/ren expecting me to swoon and laugh at every little thing you think is hilarious. (your 2 year old said octopus...cool??) I realize that's not really a confession- more of a rant... maybe my confession is I'm not a huge fan of other peoples children!! I know I'll love my own and probably become that person that shoves their I phone in people's faces expecting them to think my kid is the greatest thing in the world, but I sure as hell hope not- at least not to excess.
Lol maybe. The only thing I find annoying is the excessive gifs. But I suspect it'll just make people use them more.
Married 4.26.08
TTC #1 April 2015
BFP #1 11.15.15
MMC/NMC 12.22.15 BFP #2 6.13.16 NMC 7.2.16
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Other LFAF Awards: Most likely shopping for LuLaRoe, Sweetest LFAFer, Kindest, Jokiest Jokester, Most likely to meow, Best smelling Bumpie, LFAFer I'd like to meet, Most Genuine
I can't stand the people that I know that have kids or are currently pregnant that have this habit of telling me every horrible thing they went through for their pregnancy, I'm 8 weeks in, I don't want the bad stuff, if I want the bad stuff I can use Google and make my self depressed all by myself. If I'm upset I can come here and look around, I'd rather have physical people tell me about positive things so I can make it through this trimester not freaking out every time I have a matching symptom with their horror stories. I have started to get a little snippy when they go on an on about their morning sickness and how bad it was, I do add some snoot and tell them I have yet to have any of it. I like the sass on these boards, I don't want to have to have it outside of here. I don't like feeling like that.
Side question, was my post about first trimester screenings ok? I figured since it wasn't a symptom and many people have gone through them or might go through it, it was ok?
@thebigoaktree you know what - when I was pregnant with DD I hated it when people told me their birth horror stories. I found that the women who had easy deliveries didn't really talk about it unless asked, but the women who had rough times always volunteered their stories. Now, after DD's traumatic birth, I find myself doing (or wanting to do) the same thing to my family and friends. It's like I can't stop myself sometimes. I think maybe it's therapeutic to talk about and you almost feel normal or a weight lifted trying to bond with other women who have gone through (or might go through) the same things as you. I know after DD was born when I was struggling to process things, hearing women's stories of going through similar was really freeing and helpful to me. Maybe part of me wants the women I care about to be prepared for the worst and know they can talk to me if they're struggling? Or maybe I'm giving myself too much credit and the reason is more that it helps me than that I want to help others - I'm not sure. Either way I'm working on holding it in unless asked, because I know that it bothered me when pregnant with my first.
I think lurking TTGP should be a requirement. Those ladies know how to run a board, snark and all. I spent so much time there reading and learning about my body, I really didn't post much because everything is so searchable. I recently started posting in the TWW threads but didn't go back to update on my BFP in the TWE thread because I hadn't really made enough comments to feel like I was worthy of it.
I want to throat punch the people that make their own intro threads!!! USE THE ONE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE!!! It's not even an issue with 'hahaha, sorry i forgot to search' it's more of an 'oh i'm a snowflake unicorn and i need my own thread about myself' AUGH!!
So far I think the best thing about being pregnant is that DH has to clean our cat's litterbox for the next 9ish months! Win for me!
OMG yes! This is the best!
H refused to clean the litter box. It has always been my job. My risk for catching toxoplasmosis from my cats is very low as they are strictly indoors. I still wear gloves etc when I clean their box ( and try not to vomit).
My FFFC, I love One Direction. Like, way too much. I may have pre-ordered their new album as soon as I could. I have had it on repeat since I got it. They are the only "pop band" I like and I really couldn't tell you why I love them so much.
I haven't eaten healthy at all since BFP. At first I couldn't handle the thought of most food. Then I went on vacation. Maybe it'll happen now, though I doubt it.
So far I think the best thing about being pregnant is that DH has to clean our cat's litterbox for the next 9ish months! Win for me!
OMG yes! This is the best!
H refused to clean the litter box. It has always been my job. My risk for catching toxoplasmosis from my cats is very low as they are strictly indoors. I still wear gloves etc when I clean their box ( and try not to vomit).
My FFFC, I love One Direction. Like, way too much. I may have pre-ordered their new album as soon as I could. I have had it on repeat since I got it. They are the only "pop band" I like and I really couldn't tell you why I love them so much.
I told DH I would do the litter if we tested the cats for toxoplasmosis. He said no, he is too cheap. I guess it is his own fault.
Side story: when I worked at the OB office a patient called in and said her husband told her she had to get rid of her cat because it would kill her unborn child, she wanted to know if it was true or not. I guess he wasn't a fan of the cat!
I told DH I would do the litter if we tested the cats for toxoplasmosis. He said no, he is too cheap. I guess it is his own fault.
Side story: when I worked at the OB office a patient called in and said her husband told her she had to get rid of her cat because it would kill her unborn child, she wanted to know if it was true or not. I guess he wasn't a fan of the cat!
I had myself tested when I started TTC to see if I had antibodies. I used to work in a veterinary clinic so I was terrified of contracting it when cleaning kennels etc. I came up negative. I know that my cats have no chance of contracting it so I am all good.
I tried to use it as an excuse to H to do the cleaning but he wasn't having any of it. :P
It hasn't happened on this board yet, but I laugh my butt off when I hear FTM's say they will NEVER do something or NEVER allow their kids to do something. I also side eye the heck out of people that don't have kids and judge parents or try to give parenting advice. I firmly believe that everyone is the absolute perfect parent..... before having kids.
ETA: I remember doing both before I had kids and I want to go back and slap myself. I will also say that just because you have 1+ kid does not make you an expert either. I have three boys and each one has such a different personality. What works for one doesn't always work for the others. I am fully expecting #4 to give me a run for my money just like my other 3.
Wife. Boy mom x6. Expecting #7. Wannabe homesteader. , 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Just because you know that DH and I have been trying to get pregnant, or that we're pregnant now isn't a license for you to show me 5,000 pictures and videos of your own child/ren expecting me to swoon and laugh at every little thing you think is hilarious. (your 2 year old said octopus...cool??) I realize that's not really a confession- more of a rant... maybe my confession is I'm not a huge fan of other peoples children!! I know I'll love my own and probably become that person that shoves their I phone in people's faces expecting them to think my kid is the greatest thing in the world, but I sure as hell hope not- at least not to excess.
Maybe you don't know it yet but everyone thinks their children are wonderful and we want everyone else to know how wonderful they are. Do you want people saying the same thing about you?
I want to throat punch the people that make their own intro threads!!! USE THE ONE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE!!! It's not even an issue with 'hahaha, sorry i forgot to search' it's more of an 'oh i'm a snowflake unicorn and i need my own thread about myself' AUGH!!
ugh, pregnancy makes me ragey.
Or maybe they're just super excited and post without really looking around?
I want to throat punch the people that make their own intro threads!!! USE THE ONE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE!!! It's not even an issue with 'hahaha, sorry i forgot to search' it's more of an 'oh i'm a snowflake unicorn and i need my own thread about myself' AUGH!!
ugh, pregnancy makes me ragey.
Or maybe they're just super excited and post without really looking around?
I never post anything like 'hey use the one at the top of the page' i just let it all stay inside. I'm happy that they're excited and we're all excited! I just wish we could all keep it together in one place like we're supposed to with symptoms and things. What I really dont like is when the titles are basically 'click bait' looking for responses. I know it's an irrational frustration so i would only ever say it here on the FFFC.
My husband is cleaning the litter box, but he doesn't do it frequently enough so my sweet snuggly-poo kitty has to use a dirty box. I'm probably gonna break down and get some gloves and mask and keep doing it.
Also---I'm pretty sure my indoor-only cat is low-risk.
My husband is cleaning the litter box, but he doesn't do it frequently enough so my sweet snuggly-poo kitty has to use a dirty box. I'm probably gonna break down and get some gloves and mask and keep doing it.
Also---I'm pretty sure my indoor-only cat is low-risk.
***qbf
My DH also doesn't clean it often enough, but I secretly hope it will make the cat like me more than him because right now he's her favorite.
Mine today is horrible & makes me feel like a horrible person, but here it goes. Need to get it off my chest.
I am worried my Mom's health is going to spoil the joy and excitement of my pregnancy.
She got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few days after my bridal shower last year & wasn't recovered from her surgery enough to really be a part of the wedding day. Without going in to all the details she kinda made part of my special day about her. She has a way of always doing that.
She's not well again now again & I just feel like her health is going to be a constant strain & worry & take away from another major life event for me.
@megstervt My cat loves my husband, too! Even though my husband hates him, and pushes him away, and sticks him in his little kennel! If both of us are sitting on the couch, the cat goes to him, EVERYTIME!
@megstervt My cat loves my husband, too! Even though my husband hates him, and pushes him away, and sticks him in his little kennel! If both of us are sitting on the couch, the cat goes to him, EVERYTIME!
I have read that cats usually like those who are cold towards them haha. Maybe if your husband wants to try to be all cuddly the cat will run away haha
Mine today is horrible & makes me feel like a horrible person, but here it goes. Need to get it off my chest.
I am worried my Mom's health is going to spoil the joy and excitement of my pregnancy.
She got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few days after my bridal shower last year & wasn't recovered from her surgery enough to really be a part of the wedding day. Without going in to all the details she kinda made part of my special day about her. She has a way of always doing that.
She's not well again now again & I just feel like her health is going to be a constant strain & worry & take away from another major life event for me.
@stephweinstein If I've shown them the 100th picture of them in their Halloween costumes and then shown them a 3 minute long video of them playing with blocks then god yes, tell me to scale it back
I want to throat punch the people that make their own intro threads!!! USE THE ONE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE!!! It's not even an issue with 'hahaha, sorry i forgot to search' it's more of an 'oh i'm a snowflake unicorn and i need my own thread about myself' AUGH!!
ugh, pregnancy makes me ragey.
Or maybe they're just super excited and post without really looking around?
I never post anything like 'hey use the one at the top of the page' i just let it all stay inside. I'm happy that they're excited and we're all excited! I just wish we could all keep it together in one place like we're supposed to with symptoms and things. What I really dont like is when the titles are basically 'click bait' looking for responses. I know it's an irrational frustration so i would only ever say it here on the FFFC.
To me it is disrespectful. Excited/scared or not, if you do not have the 2 seconds it takes to scroll through the first page, then why should I spend several moments of my times reading your post and responding. Especially when I get a well thought out answer to the PP.
To me it is disrespectful. Excited/scared or not, if you do not have the 2 seconds it takes to scroll through the first page, then why should I spend several moments of my times reading your post and responding. Especially when I get a well thought out answer to the PP.
Don't you think disrespectful is a bit strong here? No sweat off my back but I wouldn't take the bump so seriously that you feel disrespected by some unknown posting about their pregnancy.
To me it is disrespectful. Excited/scared or not, if you do not have the 2 seconds it takes to scroll through the first page, then why should I spend several moments of my times reading your post and responding. Especially when I get a well thought out answer to the PP.
Don't you think disrespectful is a bit strong here? No sweat off my back but I wouldn't take the bump so seriously that you feel disrespected by some unknown posting about their pregnancy.
No. It is disrespectful. While even though this is online, this is still a community. Certain rules still apply. It is like you waited to post and get answered and some on jumped ahead of you, your post and therefore is pushing your post down.
It has nothing to do with taken TB to serious or not. I have been on The Knot, the Nest and TB since 2005 (maybe 2006), and many other people find it rude too. Plus any other online community/forum too.
To me it is disrespectful. Excited/scared or not, if you do not have the 2 seconds it takes to scroll through the first page, then why should I spend several moments of my times reading your post and responding. Especially when I get a well thought out answer to the PP.
Don't you think disrespectful is a bit strong here? No sweat off my back but I wouldn't take the bump so seriously that you feel disrespected by some unknown posting about their pregnancy.
No. It is disrespectful. While even though this is online, this is still a community. Certain rules still apply. It is like you waited to post and get answered and some on jumped ahead of you, your post and therefore is pushing your post down.
It has nothing to do with taken TB to serious or not. I have been on The Knot, the Nest and TB since 2005 (maybe 2006), and many other people find it rude too. Plus any other online community/forum too.
But they don't.. that's the thing. There are no rules except TOU which are moderated by the bump admins. Maybe bump board cultures suggest to follow guidelines but there are no rules in regards to that.
@stephweinstein I'm absolutely serious. Think what you want of me. You haven't lived 36, almost 37 years being her daughter and unless you're in the same situation I don't think you're really in a position to judge me.
Hey @MrsBinPA, I was going to say, I'm sorry about your mother's cancer, and that it's adding so much additional worry in your life when you have a new pregnancy to think about! I don't know your whole story, and I'm not going to assume anything, but I think it's probably normal to have some thoughts like you expressed.
If I was judged or held accountable for every thought that ran through my head, well, let's just say I'm glad I'm not. Your feelings are your feelings and therefore valid.
I offer you this creepy internet hug.
Married 4.26.08
TTC #1 April 2015
BFP #1 11.15.15
MMC/NMC 12.22.15 BFP #2 6.13.16 NMC 7.2.16
LFAF March Siggy: Nasty Women Kate McKinnon
Other LFAF Awards: Most likely shopping for LuLaRoe, Sweetest LFAFer, Kindest, Jokiest Jokester, Most likely to meow, Best smelling Bumpie, LFAFer I'd like to meet, Most Genuine
I want to throat punch the people that make their own intro threads!!! USE THE ONE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE!!! It's not even an issue with 'hahaha, sorry i forgot to search' it's more of an 'oh i'm a snowflake unicorn and i need my own thread about myself' AUGH!!
Re: FFFC
Married: May 16th 2015
I want to give a standing ovation to this ESP when people want repeat over and over again about unfortunate circumstances that occurred. Just let me be happy and enjoy my pregnancy.
I'm not good at scaling back though so probably not the best person to comment. DH was pissed that I was still doing more reps in WODs than he was before my "rest" requirement.
Man I really want to get back at it. It's going to be so hard. It will be 2 weeks on Monday
Just do whatever feels right for you and God forbid anything were to go wrong you wouldn't use to blame yourself!
@Taymiller I have several friends who have done CrossFit until the day they went in to labor. Like any other exercise if you were doing it before you can continue to do it & you have to be mindful and not let your ego get in the way of making good choices for you & your developing baby.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
Just because you know that DH and I have been trying to get pregnant, or that we're pregnant now isn't a license for you to show me 5,000 pictures and videos of your own child/ren expecting me to swoon and laugh at every little thing you think is hilarious. (your 2 year old said octopus...cool??) I realize that's not really a confession- more of a rant... maybe my confession is I'm not a huge fan of other peoples children!! I know I'll love my own and probably become that person that shoves their I phone in people's faces expecting them to think my kid is the greatest thing in the world, but I sure as hell hope not- at least not to excess.
BFP #2 6.13.16
NMC 7.2.16
Kate McKinnon
Other LFAF Awards: Most likely shopping for LuLaRoe, Sweetest LFAFer, Kindest, Jokiest Jokester, Most likely to meow, Best smelling Bumpie, LFAFer I'd like to meet, Most Genuine
I told DH I would do the litter if we tested the cats for toxoplasmosis. He said no, he is too cheap. I guess it is his own fault.
Side story: when I worked at the OB office a patient called in and said her husband told her she had to get rid of her cat because it would kill her unborn child, she wanted to know if it was true or not. I guess he wasn't a fan of the cat!
ETA: I remember doing both before I had kids and I want to go back and slap myself. I will also say that just because you have 1+ kid does not make you an expert either. I have three boys and each one has such a different personality. What works for one doesn't always work for the others. I am fully expecting #4 to give me a run for my money just like my other 3.
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Married: October 23, 2010
DS: 8/7/2013
#2 EDD: 6/29/2016, C Section: 6/22/2016
Married: October 23, 2010
DS: 8/7/2013
#2 EDD: 6/29/2016, C Section: 6/22/2016
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
I am worried my Mom's health is going to spoil the joy and excitement of my pregnancy.
She got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few days after my bridal shower last year & wasn't recovered from her surgery enough to really be a part of the wedding day. Without going in to all the details she kinda made part of my special day about her. She has a way of always doing that.
She's not well again now again & I just feel like her health is going to be a constant strain & worry & take away from another major life event for me.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
Married: October 23, 2010
DS: 8/7/2013
#2 EDD: 6/29/2016, C Section: 6/22/2016
To me it is disrespectful. Excited/scared or not, if you do not have the 2 seconds it takes to scroll through the first page, then why should I spend several moments of my times reading your post and responding. Especially when I get a well thought out answer to the PP.
@pugsandkisses
Don't you think disrespectful is a bit strong here? No sweat off my back but I wouldn't take the bump so seriously that you feel disrespected by some unknown posting about their pregnancy.
Married: October 23, 2010
DS: 8/7/2013
#2 EDD: 6/29/2016, C Section: 6/22/2016
It has nothing to do with taken TB to serious or not. I have been on The Knot, the Nest and TB since 2005 (maybe 2006), and many other people find it rude too. Plus any other online community/forum too.
Hi ladies! My name is Didi and I am pregnant!
FFFC? I give exactly zero fucks.
Married: October 23, 2010
DS: 8/7/2013
#2 EDD: 6/29/2016, C Section: 6/22/2016
FFFC #2 I LOVE Vanderpump Rules... loooovvveeee iiiiiiitttt. I'm entirely way to involved in these peoples lives.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
BFP #2 6.13.16
NMC 7.2.16
Kate McKinnon
Other LFAF Awards: Most likely shopping for LuLaRoe, Sweetest LFAFer, Kindest, Jokiest Jokester, Most likely to meow, Best smelling Bumpie, LFAFer I'd like to meet, Most Genuine
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19