My fffc: my schooling and work experience is in the early childhood development field and I use my "Kid tricks" on my husband all the time. I give him "two positve choices" often to get what I want (ex: do you want to walk the dog this morning or in the evening? Instead of "will you go walk the dog") and pack snacks for him in my purse in case he gets grumpy when we are going somewhere. I also keep advil (he gets headaches often) and stain pens and headphones for his cell so that he can tune out on you tube during long road trips. Sprry not sorry, it !akes ky life easier. My friend had taken to calling my purse "his diaper bag" BC it always seems I'm pulling out stuff for him from my purse.
I do this too!! I never knew this was a thing, though.
Me: 26, H: 28
Married since 2012
TTC #1 since July 2015 **TW**
Laparoscopy and Endometriosis dx February 2016
HSG and SA all clear! September 2016 Testing with RE October 2016 BFP 11/5/2016 ~ EDD 7/19/2016
My fffc: I've been real lax on the pnvs. Like maybe 10 total in all of November and December. Now I'm doing okay at five days out of seven. My depression - in general and with ttc - always manifests as "f*** it".
Also, Nutella's just okay.
Me: 36 | DH 35, Married 2007
TTC #1 June 2015 April 2016 - AMH, FSH, Progesterone normal June 2016 - HSG clear *TW* BFP - Aug16, demise confirmed Sep16, incomplete m/c, D&C Nov16 BFP 3/27/17, edd 12/7/17 DS - 12/9/17 TTC #2 December 2018 BFP 2/22/19, edd 11/4/19 DD - 11/1/19 My Chart
Okay, I've thought long and hard, and here's mine:
There are about three women I regularly stalk on FB, because their lives are so messed up that it's like entertainment. Horrible, horrible entertainment. (And by messed-up, let me clarify: these are all women who bring the drama upon themselves. At least, in my eyes.) I was so disappointed when one of them unfriended me a few years back. But still check for the public stuff.
Yes, I know. I am an evil person.
Me: 31 | DH: 31
Together since 2003 | Married 2010 TTC #1 January 2016 BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016 Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018 BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
I've been suddenly bombarded with Lularoe popup party requests and people on multiple Facebook groups I'm in are raving about their leggings. From what I've seen the leggings are fugly as hell and there is no way to order a specific pattern (not really clear on the details but I get there are a ton of swap groups). Is there some reason they are amazing? Cuz I wouldn't leave the house in 98% of the patterns I've seen so far.
I've heard they're amazingly comfortable and that the material/fabric is really nice. I've been on some of the FB groups but haven't bought anything yet because, like you said, I think most of the patterns are totally insane. Maybe good for a sweatpants replacement? But hell no I wouldn't actually leave the house wearing a lot of those patterns. I'm also confused about how they only come in two sizes? How does that work?
You can order a specific pattern as the buyer though (not the consultant/seller), but each one is limited. I think they do it that way to try to drive demand ... like, get it now before it's gone! buy it before someone else does and you'll never see it again! Andplusalso, no returns - just exchanges within 14 days.
But that being said, if you do the online pop-ups you can see the photo album of all the specific leggings, etc., that they host/consultant is selling at that time and you can pick what you specifically want to buy.
(I don't sell this stuff! I'm just so confused/intrigued by it and spent wayyyy too much time last weekend looking at these fb groups)
TTC #1 --- BFP #1 5/15, loss at 5 weeks --- BFP #2 12/15, loss at 4+3 --- RE testing 3/16 normal, still trying for our rainbow
My fffc: my schooling and work experience is in the early childhood development field and I use my "Kid tricks" on my husband all the time. I give him "two positve choices" often to get what I want (ex: do you want to walk the dog this morning or in the evening? Instead of "will you go walk the dog") and pack snacks for him in my purse in case he gets grumpy when we are going somewhere. I also keep advil (he gets headaches often) and stain pens and headphones for his cell so that he can tune out on you tube during long road trips. Sprry not sorry, it !akes ky life easier. My friend had taken to calling my purse "his diaper bag" BC it always seems I'm pulling out stuff for him from my purse.
@gardeniagirlknits You're a GENIUS. Definitely going to try this "two positive choices" trick with DH.
Also, your purse contents are amazing.
Me: 28 | DH: 31 Together since 2006 | Married May 2015 TTC #1 since November 2015 BFP 5/17/16 | EDD 1/27/17 | Born 2/4/17
Me: 28 DH: 29 Married: August 2014 TTC #1 Since March 2015 Diagnosed with PCOS March 2016 SA results normal April 2016 3 rounds clomid + trigger + TI = BFN 3 rounds clomid + trigger + IUI = BFN Uterine polyp removed July 2017 Round 1 IVF January 2018
My FFFC is that we opened our first beer at 1:30 this afternoon. Snow day FTW!
I want all the beer! ETA: Quote Box, I put too much faith in you..... Agreed, I not only see no problem in this, but also wish I was now in a snowstorm so we could also do this.
DD born PPROM preemie at 36 weeks on 10/1/17 after over a year TI, then 3 failed IUIs, and finally a successful IVF FET.
Due with #2 5/2/19 after HIO once in my FW, because apparently that's how life works now. Team Blue!
Honorable mentions: Biggest IF support sister, sweetest bumpie, most genuine, LFAFer you'd most like to visit, great things come in small packages, pocket sized babe
My fffc: my schooling and work experience is in the early childhood development field and I use my "Kid tricks" on my husband all the time. I give him "two positve choices" often to get what I want (ex: do you want to walk the dog this morning or in the evening? Instead of "will you go walk the dog") and pack snacks for him in my purse in case he gets grumpy when we are going somewhere. I also keep advil (he gets headaches often) and stain pens and headphones for his cell so that he can tune out on you tube during long road trips. Sprry not sorry, it !akes ky life easier. My friend had taken to calling my purse "his diaper bag" BC it always seems I'm pulling out stuff for him from my purse.
My FFFC is that we opened our first beer at 1:30 this afternoon. Snow day FTW!
I want all the beer!
I fully believe snow days should be spent slightly intoxicated.
Especially if you have to go out and shovel.
Me: 28 DH: 29 Married: August 2014 TTC #1 Since March 2015 Diagnosed with PCOS March 2016 SA results normal April 2016 3 rounds clomid + trigger + TI = BFN 3 rounds clomid + trigger + IUI = BFN Uterine polyp removed July 2017 Round 1 IVF January 2018
The husband bag contents.... All stuff lives in a wet bag that goes into the purse anytime we are going to be in the car for longer than an hour. Bc if he gets grumpy about something... It's all downhill. I add the snacks and bottled water the day of. Plus stuff I always keep in my purse like chapstick... And voila. Happy husband. Hungry, thirst, Sun, wind, hot, cold, dry, wet, messy, bored, smelly, runny nose.... It's all covered folks. Usually there is a small travel sized deodorant in there as well but we are traveling so it's in use. He would kill me if he knew I was sharing this!!! (not really but you know...). Can't wait for a baby when I can totally justify a seperate bag and let the hubby and baby share it.
Eta: the coconut oil is not for lube on the go.... Although, ya never know when ttc?!!!!! Lol. It's what we use instead of lotion. He has really dry skin.
@gardeniagirlknits you are going to make an awesome mom! My diaper bag is nowhere near that organized and I have NEVER heard of 2 positive choices but I will be employing that on both my husband and my 4 year old!!
Married May 2014 TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016 Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos Total Thyroidectomy October 2015 Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015 CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
I've managed to spend 90% of my day on TB and get literally 2 things accomplished for work. Said 2 things were an email asking for an update and an email saying yes you can do that. I'm so glad it's Friday!!!! ETA: And I don't feel one ounce of guilt for not doing anything else.
I'm a little late to the dog loving party but I have to admit that I have an Instagram account for my dog... And she has about 3x more followers than I do. No one at work knows. I can't help it. She's just gorgeous.
My FFFC is that we opened our first beer at 1:30 this afternoon. Snow day FTW!
I want all the beer!
I fully believe snow days should be spent slightly intoxicated.
Especially if you have to go out and shovel.
I just put a bottle of wine in the freezer to chill it faster. GET IN MY BELLY!
-----qbf-----
I don't know how well this would work for a wine bottle, but you can totally wrap a damp (almost dripping) paper towel around a beer bottle before putting it in the freezer and it'll be chilled in about 15-20 minutes
@Mamamunn Shortly after I moved south (to VA from NY), I learned that people here have a great policy about snow: they say that the Good Lord put the snow there, so he can take it away, too. It's been snowing since 10am and not a single snow plow has mobilized. Residential roads won't be plowed until at least late tomorrow, so even if I bothered shoveling the snow, I wouldn't be able to get past the end of the driveway. So, F that noise. BEERS FOR EVERYONE! No snow shovels required.
Possibly related (to beers and snow days): I'm so late to this party, but I've been binge-watching Parenthood for the last few weeks. Oh my god it is the best.
-----qbf-----
I don't know how well this would work for a wine bottle, but you can total wrap a damp (almost dripping) around a beer bottle before putting it in the freezer and it'll be chilled in about 15-20 minutes
I've done that on wine bottles! 30 minutes works a little better for the larger size.
So I went to the grocery store because I do legitimately need eggs, and a few odds and ends. I can't believe the hysteria over this snow storm. Like, I live in a fairly large philly burb and people are acting like its the end of the world. ALL of the celery, baby carrots, bananas, and mushrooms (?) were out. ALL.
@Mamamunn Shortly after I moved south (to VA from NY), I learned that people here have a great policy about snow: they say that the Good Lord put the snow there, so he can take it away, too. It's been snowing since 10am and not a single snow plow has mobilized. Residential roads won't be plowed until at least late tomorrow, so even if I bothered shoveling the snow, I wouldn't be able to get past the end of the driveway. So, F that noise. BEERS FOR EVERYONE! No snow shovels required.
Possibly related (to beers and snow days): I'm so late to this party, but I've been binge-watching Parenthood for the last few weeks. Oh my god it is the best.
Edited for spelling because beer.
Oh how I miss the south sometimes. We had more "snow days" in Texas than we ever did in Denver. And there was more snow in Denver.
Married May 2014 TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016 Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos Total Thyroidectomy October 2015 Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015 CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
@missteacherlady16 I too live in a large Philly burb and OMG with the grocery store. I think everyone I making soup. There were no onions, celery or carrots left at Wegmans yesterday.
My FFFC is that we opened our first beer at 1:30 this afternoon. Snow day FTW!
I want all the beer!
I fully believe snow days should be spent slightly intoxicated.
Especially if you have to go out and shovel.
I just put a bottle of wine in the freezer to chill it faster. GET IN MY BELLY!
-----qbf-----
I don't know how well this would work for a wine bottle, but you can total wrap a damp (almost dripping) around a beer bottle before putting it in the freezer and it'll be chilled in about 15-20 minutes
@missteacherlady16 - works like a charm on wine bottles, too. At least that's what I've heard
I've been suddenly bombarded with Lularoe popup party requests and people on multiple Facebook groups I'm in are raving about their leggings. From what I've seen the leggings are fugly as hell and there is no way to order a specific pattern (not really clear on the details but I get there are a ton of swap groups). Is there some reason they are amazing? Cuz I wouldn't leave the house in 98% of the patterns I've seen so far.
OMG the leggings truly are amazing. So comfy as a sweatpants alternative or otherwise. I have 3 pairs. There are definitely some fugly patterns, but plenty of great ones too. As a buyer, you get to pick - they have solid colors too. I actually love many of the bold patterns and think that paired with a solid tunic and boots makes for a pretty good outfit. I love the Irma tops - order 2 sizes down though.
1. I dislike my dog. She's a fine dog I guess, but she's spiteful and anytime I take DS upstairs she pees and/or shits on the floor. If I put her in her crate, she whines and he won't nap. If she suddenly found a new home, I wouldn't be upset.
2. DH's weight is getting out of control. He's probably pushing 400 lbs. He's tall and played college football, so it's a battle to not "eat like an athlete" anymore, but I feel like he doesn't even try. I don't know how to help him and my comments about "how about you have some yogurt" or "how about we share an orange" instead of another helping of dinner come off as condescending. We both need to make better choices, but I'm really afraid for his long-term health and ability to be a healthy daddy for our kiddos. Plus, buying clothes for him is getting astronomically expensive and hard to find. I also feel totally horrible saying it, but it's getting a little embarrassing.
3. As a breastfeeding mama of a toddler, I'm getting so sick of BFing having to be "defended". I think it's such a ridiculous argument. I have a love hate relationship with all the media coverage, arguments, nurse-ins and photos. It all just seems like such a non-issue to me. Why do people care? I also think that unless you've breastfed, you don't get an opinion.
4. This whole "snowmageddon" fiasco is laughable to me. In my area, we don't ever cancel anything. It's totally normal to us. We actually have a mega snowplow for roads nicknamed "plowzilla". We got about 12" one day last week and no one batted an eye. I know other areas just aren't used to it, prepared for it, and don't have resources to deal with it; but it's just so funny to me. Schools don't close here unless it's -15 actual temperature or below (wind chill could be anything) and I've never heard of businesses closing because of weather. I've never been called off work due to weather.
TW - I don't want this to sound insensitive to anyone having a hard time TTC...
Pet related FFFC here, but different direction. I can NOT stand when people try to suggest that having a pet is the same responsibility as having a child. It's almost the same, except for not even close to being the f-ing same.
I can totally leave out some food and water and leave the house for few days, my two year old will figure it out, right? It's cool if you don't want kids and are happy with your pet, but if you compare my child to your cat one more time, I'm going to get stabby.
Yes! I have a friend of a friend who calls her dog her son in a very serious way. Another friend posted a meme about being a dad to a furbaby on Father's Day. Neither one wants kids. Nope, it's not the same at all.
1. I dislike my dog. She's a fine dog I guess, but she's spiteful and anytime I take DS upstairs she pees and/or shits on the floor. If I put her in her crate, she whines and he won't nap. If she suddenly found a new home, I wouldn't be upset.
2. DH's weight is getting out of control. He's probably pushing 400 lbs. He's tall and played college football, so it's a battle to not "eat like an athlete" anymore, but I feel like he doesn't even try. I don't know how to help him and my comments about "how about you have some yogurt" or "how about we share an orange" instead of another helping of dinner come off as condescending. We both need to make better choices, but I'm really afraid for his long-term health and ability to be a healthy daddy for our kiddos. Plus, buying clothes for him is getting astronomically expensive and hard to find. I also feel totally horrible saying it, but it's getting a little embarrassing.
3. As a breastfeeding mama of a toddler, I'm getting so sick of BFing having to be "defended". I think it's such a ridiculous argument. I have a love hate relationship with all the media coverage, arguments, nurse-ins and photos. It all just seems like such a non-issue to me. Why do people care? I also think that unless you've breastfed, you don't get an opinion.
4. This whole "snowmageddon" fiasco is laughable to me. In my area, we don't ever cancel anything. It's totally normal to us. We actually have a mega snowplow for roads nicknamed "plowzilla". We got about 12" one day last week and no one batted an eye. I know other areas just aren't used to it, prepared for it, and don't have resources to deal with it; but it's just so funny to me. Schools don't close here unless it's -15 actual temperature or below (wind chill could be anything) and I've never heard of businesses closing because of weather. I've never been called off work due to weather.
I can relate to # 3. I'm a nursing my 1 yr old and while I whole heartedly support nursing we also use formula and I'm not in the "breast is best camp" either. I have 2 children and the child I nursed the longest is way sicker than the one I only nursed for 5 months.
As a breastfeeding mama of a toddler, I'm getting so sick of BFing
having to be "defended". I think it's such a ridiculous argument. I have
a love hate relationship with all the media coverage, arguments,
nurse-ins and photos. It all just seems like such a non-issue to me. Why
do people care? I also think that unless you've breastfed, you don't
get an opinion.
Agree with you here. I have only been to one nurse in and that was local. It was kind of fun. We all brought hot coco and chatted. It was less protest and more get-together. Folks always want to comment on extended nursing or NIP. For some weird reason people get their panties twisted about it. I don't get it either.
@atcwag re: snowmageddon, I totally understand where you're coming from. I grew up in an area where less than 18 inches of snow was "get your ass to work on time" weather. What I've come to learn from living in the south is that the infrastructure is totally different in other parts of the country - everything from the way budgets are allocated to the number of snow plows on the road to the actual composition of the asphalt used for roads. It's just not apples to apples. So, while it's laughable to you and me, the hysteria makes sense for the particulars of the area where I live, at least to some extent. I will never understand the "bread and milk" phenomenon, though. Last winter, before our one big snowstorm of the year, I saw a guy in line at the Kroger buying a case of beer and a 24 pack of toilet paper. I thought, this guy knows what's up.
Re: your DH: It sounds like this is a real challenge for you, and I really feel you. My sister is 100% the former athlete who still eats whatever she wants, even though she oughtn't anymore. It's so hard to watch her suffer. I, personally, was an average weight kid who ballooned in college due to some psychological issues, and it was a real battle to get myself back under control. I really had to do a lot of emotional work to bring both my physical and emotional selves in line with the person I wanted to be. One of the things that works best for me is having a short-term goal in mind, especially when my husband is on board with it, too. We run mid-distance races together (10k, 15k, and half-marathon) a few times a year, and that keeps both of us on track. Research shows that couples who work out together are more successful in achieving their goals.
I think you're on the right track with wanting to share healthy behaviors with your husband, and I love that you're conscious of avoiding sounding condescending. I bet you could pull back even further and still be effective. Rather than saying, "want to share this orange?" you can say, "mmmm, this orange is delicious. Want a piece?" Or even, if he says, "I'm gonna grab another helping of dinner," you can say, "K! I'm gonna have this orange!" You'd be amazed how much modeling healthy habits really affects the people around you. Likewise, you don't have to tell him to work out or even suggest that you need to work out. You can just say, "it's so nice out this evening! I think I'll go for a walk! Want to come with?" and if he says yes, great! If not, go by yourself. Then when you get home, talk about how great it was - how beautiful the sunset was, how nice it was to see all your neighbors, etc. And then the next morning, you can say, "gosh, I slept so well because I had that great walk yesterday!" Stay positive and stay away from commenting on his behaviors. Comment only on how great you feel because of your own positive efforts.
Healthy changes happen bit by bit. I'm really passionate about this stuff and I don't want to, like, tell you what to do with your life, but if you ever want to talk about it, you can definitely DM me. I can point you toward tons of useful resources.
As a breastfeeding mama of a toddler, I'm getting so sick of BFing having to be "defended". I think it's such a ridiculous argument. I have a love hate relationship with all the media coverage, arguments, nurse-ins and photos. It all just seems like such a non-issue to me. Why do people care? I also think that unless you've breastfed, you don't get an opinion.
Agree with you here. I have only been to one nurse in and that was local. It was kind of fun. We all brought hot coco and chatted. It was less protest and more get-together. Folks always want to comment on extended nursing or NIP. For some weird reason people get their panties twisted about it. I don't get it either.
Eta qbf
@PrimRoseMama what does NIP stand for ? I googled but only came up with "ninjas in pyjamas". I feeeeeeeeel like that's not what your talking about
Married May 2014 TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016 Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos Total Thyroidectomy October 2015 Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015 CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
I have another confession... I'm already so over the "can't wait to see all the babies in October" facebook posts. Yes, I'm super excited to see all of the "Oops, thanks Jonas!" pregnancy announcements from people who weren't trying for months. I realize that my level of cynicism is off the charts right now but I just saw about 45 of those posts in a row.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
Married: November 2014
TTC #1 Since: October 2015
BFP #1: 11/18/15 - CP BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16 IT'S A BOY!!!! DS Born 10/16/16
Re: FFFC
**TW**
Testing with RE October 2016
BFP 11/5/2016 ~ EDD 7/19/2016
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
Now I'm doing okay at five days out of seven. My depression - in general and with ttc - always manifests as "f*** it".
Also, Nutella's just okay.
April 2016 - AMH, FSH, Progesterone normal
June 2016 - HSG clear
*TW* BFP - Aug16, demise confirmed Sep16, incomplete m/c, D&C Nov16
BFP 3/27/17, edd 12/7/17
DS - 12/9/17
TTC #2 December 2018
BFP 2/22/19, edd 11/4/19
DD - 11/1/19
My Chart
TEAM: PINK!!
There are about three women I regularly stalk on FB, because their lives are so messed up that it's like entertainment. Horrible, horrible entertainment. (And by messed-up, let me clarify: these are all women who bring the drama upon themselves. At least, in my eyes.) I was so disappointed when one of them unfriended me a few years back. But still check for the public stuff.
Yes, I know. I am an evil person.
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
You can order a specific pattern as the buyer though (not the consultant/seller), but each one is limited. I think they do it that way to try to drive demand ... like, get it now before it's gone! buy it before someone else does and you'll never see it again! Andplusalso, no returns - just exchanges within 14 days.
But that being said, if you do the online pop-ups you can see the photo album of all the specific leggings, etc., that they host/consultant is selling at that time and you can pick what you specifically want to buy.
(I don't sell this stuff! I'm just so confused/intrigued by it and spent wayyyy too much time last weekend looking at these fb groups)
________________________________________________________
Started TTC #1 November 2015
BFP 6/10/2016 - EDD 2/22/2017
Also, your purse contents are amazing.
Me: 28 | DH: 31
Together since 2006 | Married May 2015
TTC #1 since November 2015
BFP 5/17/16 | EDD 1/27/17 | Born 2/4/17
Me: 28 DH: 29
Married: August 2014
TTC #1 Since March 2015
Diagnosed with PCOS March 2016
SA results normal April 2016
3 rounds clomid + trigger + TI = BFN
3 rounds clomid + trigger + IUI = BFN
Uterine polyp removed July 2017
Round 1 IVF January 2018
TTC #1 - Nov '14
DS born 10/18
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
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Started TTC #1 November 2015
BFP 6/10/2016 - EDD 2/22/2017
ETA: Quote Box, I put too much faith in you.....
Agreed, I not only see no problem in this, but also wish I was now in a snowstorm so we could also do this.
then 3 failed IUIs, and finally a successful IVF FET.
Due with #2 5/2/19 after HIO once in my FW,
because apparently that's how life works now. Team Blue!
3/2015: Start TTC
8/2015: PCOS Dx
4/2016: BFP, Loss (4+5)
2/2017: BFP
Honorable mentions: Biggest IF support sister, sweetest bumpie, most genuine, LFAFer you'd most like to visit, great things come in small packages, pocket sized babe
Especially if you have to go out and shovel.
Me: 28 DH: 29
Married: August 2014
TTC #1 Since March 2015
Diagnosed with PCOS March 2016
SA results normal April 2016
3 rounds clomid + trigger + TI = BFN
3 rounds clomid + trigger + IUI = BFN
Uterine polyp removed July 2017
Round 1 IVF January 2018
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16
Married May 2014
TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016
Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos
Total Thyroidectomy October 2015
Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015
CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
ETA: And I don't feel one ounce of guilt for not doing anything else.
Especially if you have to go out and shovel.
I just put a bottle of wine in the freezer to chill it faster. GET IN MY BELLY!
-----qbf-----
I don't know how well this would work for a wine bottle, but you can totally wrap a damp (almost dripping) paper towel around a beer bottle before putting it in the freezer and it'll be chilled in about 15-20 minutes
edited because words are hard when you're mobile
TTC #1 - Nov '14
DS born 10/18
@mrsdee15 I won't tell if you won't.
@MRSCORKER Wine in the freezer. Respect.
@Mamamunn Shortly after I moved south (to VA from NY), I learned that people here have a great policy about snow: they say that the Good Lord put the snow there, so he can take it away, too. It's been snowing since 10am and not a single snow plow has mobilized. Residential roads won't be plowed until at least late tomorrow, so even if I bothered shoveling the snow, I wouldn't be able to get past the end of the driveway. So, F that noise. BEERS FOR EVERYONE! No snow shovels required.
Possibly related (to beers and snow days): I'm so late to this party, but I've been binge-watching Parenthood for the last few weeks. Oh my god it is the best.
Edited for spelling because beer.
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Started TTC #1 November 2015
BFP 6/10/2016 - EDD 2/22/2017
Why?
It's 2016. It's not a rural area. Get over it.
TTC #1 - Nov '14
DS born 10/18
Married May 2014
TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016
Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos
Total Thyroidectomy October 2015
Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015
CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
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
I don't carry a purse
And I always left DD's diaper bag in the car
-----qbf-----
I don't know how well this would work for a wine bottle, but you can total wrap a damp (almost dripping) around a beer bottle before putting it in the freezer and it'll be chilled in about 15-20 minutes
@missteacherlady16 - works like a charm on wine bottles, too. At least that's what I've heard
Yeah, my "purse" is literally a wallet with a strap. My sister gets mad whenever I call it my purse lol.
1. I dislike my dog. She's a fine dog I guess, but she's spiteful and anytime I take DS upstairs she pees and/or shits on the floor. If I put her in her crate, she whines and he won't nap. If she suddenly found a new home, I wouldn't be upset.
2. DH's weight is getting out of control. He's probably pushing 400 lbs. He's tall and played college football, so it's a battle to not "eat like an athlete" anymore, but I feel like he doesn't even try. I don't know how to help him and my comments about "how about you have some yogurt" or "how about we share an orange" instead of another helping of dinner come off as condescending. We both need to make better choices, but I'm really afraid for his long-term health and ability to be a healthy daddy for our kiddos. Plus, buying clothes for him is getting astronomically expensive and hard to find. I also feel totally horrible saying it, but it's getting a little embarrassing.
3. As a breastfeeding mama of a toddler, I'm getting so sick of BFing having to be "defended". I think it's such a ridiculous argument. I have a love hate relationship with all the media coverage, arguments, nurse-ins and photos. It all just seems like such a non-issue to me. Why do people care? I also think that unless you've breastfed, you don't get an opinion.
4. This whole "snowmageddon" fiasco is laughable to me. In my area, we don't ever cancel anything. It's totally normal to us. We actually have a mega snowplow for roads nicknamed "plowzilla". We got about 12" one day last week and no one batted an eye. I know other areas just aren't used to it, prepared for it, and don't have resources to deal with it; but it's just so funny to me. Schools don't close here unless it's -15 actual temperature or below (wind chill could be anything) and I've never heard of businesses closing because of weather. I've never been called off work due to weather.
I can relate to # 3. I'm a nursing my 1 yr old and while I whole heartedly support nursing we also use formula and I'm not in the "breast is best camp" either. I have 2 children and the child I nursed the longest is way sicker than the one I only nursed for 5 months.
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Re: your DH: It sounds like this is a real challenge for you, and I really feel you. My sister is 100% the former athlete who still eats whatever she wants, even though she oughtn't anymore. It's so hard to watch her suffer. I, personally, was an average weight kid who ballooned in college due to some psychological issues, and it was a real battle to get myself back under control. I really had to do a lot of emotional work to bring both my physical and emotional selves in line with the person I wanted to be. One of the things that works best for me is having a short-term goal in mind, especially when my husband is on board with it, too. We run mid-distance races together (10k, 15k, and half-marathon) a few times a year, and that keeps both of us on track. Research shows that couples who work out together are more successful in achieving their goals.
I think you're on the right track with wanting to share healthy behaviors with your husband, and I love that you're conscious of avoiding sounding condescending. I bet you could pull back even further and still be effective. Rather than saying, "want to share this orange?" you can say, "mmmm, this orange is delicious. Want a piece?" Or even, if he says, "I'm gonna grab another helping of dinner," you can say, "K! I'm gonna have this orange!" You'd be amazed how much modeling healthy habits really affects the people around you. Likewise, you don't have to tell him to work out or even suggest that you need to work out. You can just say, "it's so nice out this evening! I think I'll go for a walk! Want to come with?" and if he says yes, great! If not, go by yourself. Then when you get home, talk about how great it was - how beautiful the sunset was, how nice it was to see all your neighbors, etc. And then the next morning, you can say, "gosh, I slept so well because I had that great walk yesterday!" Stay positive and stay away from commenting on his behaviors. Comment only on how great you feel because of your own positive efforts.
Healthy changes happen bit by bit. I'm really passionate about this stuff and I don't want to, like, tell you what to do with your life, but if you ever want to talk about it, you can definitely DM me. I can point you toward tons of useful resources.
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Started TTC #1 November 2015
BFP 6/10/2016 - EDD 2/22/2017
Eta qbf
@PrimRoseMama what does NIP stand for ? I googled but only came up with "ninjas in pyjamas". I feeeeeeeeel like that's not what your talking about
Married May 2014
TTC Nov 2014-Aug 2016
Aug 2015 Dx: Thyroid Cancer and Hashimotos
Total Thyroidectomy October 2015
Ovarian Cystectomy Nov 2015
CANCER FREE and resumed TTC Dec 2015.
Me: 32 & DH: 37
BFP #2: 2/8/16 - EDD 10/20/16
IT'S A BOY!!!!
DS Born 10/16/16