I bought maternity leggings this past weekend. I despise and judge those who wear them as pants. But this week, I'm eating crow. OMG I don't ever want to go back to pants. DH HATES them with a passion. IDGAF, and will be getting more, with long enough shirts to cover my ass so I'm not 100% hypocritical. I will probably still pass judgment on those that wear them whike showing all the butt cheese though.
I confess I wear leggings as pants.... In my own home. I don't go out and about with them on because I don't have long tunics that would cover my butt. But they are so comfy to hang out around the house in.
I pissed my mother off last night and I'm not even sorry. I half-jokingly said something about her trying (and failing) to manipulate or force me into posting on FB before we were ready to announce that I was pg after my brother joked about me not posting about it until I was 6 months pregnant.
Back in November she posted on FB that *she* was expecting another grand-daughter. I guess since she didn't "tag" me in the post, that made it ok. Uh, no. We hadn't and weren't ready to announce on FB yet so I made her take it down immediately. Once we announced on FB she shared my post within a minute and since has been going crazy posting things on FB. So much so that I don't even tell her what is going on with baby anymore. And I set up my timeline so that I have to approve what she posts on my page. It's gotten ridiculous. I even had to specifically tell her at Christmas, when we announced to family, that baby's name is NOT to be posted on FB until *I* say so and she got all offended but I don't care. She's nuts.
@yodiggity I'm so glad my parents are too old for Facebook!
I took a 35-minute hot shower yesterday after work. During that shower, I sugar-scrubbed the parts of my body the I can reach with doing acrobatics and discovered a new way to de-fuzz. I also used up every bit of hot water. It was glorious and I'm probably going to be doing it at least weekly until baby comes. I'm using up the shower tokens that will most definitely go unused after baby arrives.
I'm getting thisclose to becoming one of those people who doesn't pick up her dog's crap. Bending over is painful, and it's hard to squat, balance, and get myself back up. She goes near the fence in the alley or the fence 8 feet from the path in the park, so it's not like people would step in it or homeowners would have to pick it up.
Passing dog duty off to the husband is sadly not an option, since he leaves an hour ahead of new and gets back at least an hour later (sometimes more). She could do a 12 hour wait, but it wouldn't be fair. I haven't left a single pile yet, and I probably won't, but holy smokes the thought is tempting every time!
I'm getting thisclose to becoming one of those people who doesn't pick up her dog's crap. Bending over is painful, and it's hard to squat, balance, and get myself back up. She goes near the fence in the alley or the fence 8 feet from the path in the park, so it's not like people would step in it or homeowners would have to pick it up.
Passing dog duty off to the husband is sadly not an option, since he leaves an hour ahead of new and gets back at least an hour later (sometimes more). She could do a 12 hour wait, but it wouldn't be fair. I haven't left a single pile yet, and I probably won't, but holy smokes the thought is tempting every time!
My policy has become if it's not on the path, I don't care. I usually walk my dogs on a greenway trail that runs behind my neighborhood, and there's a ton of wildlife out there. You know they gotta crap somewhere, so who cares if my dog adds to it, as long as it's not in the way?
I go in to do my 1 hour glucose this afternoon. I just had McDonald's egg white delight, hash brown, oatmeal and an orange juice this morning. I'm sad now.
Not sure qualifies as FFFC but one of morons where I work made the stupid mistake of commenting on how "big" I look and after I told he never should say that to a pregnant woman EVER he continued to make ridiculous comments including that I looked like I was carrying twins. I pretty much ripped him a new a-hole. Dudes should know better than to make size comments to any woman, especially one you're not particularly close with. #sorrynotsorry and you're an idiot.
I had planned to FFFC that I love reading YA books but that they're starting to make me feel like a pedophile with their impossibly perfect relationships. Then I debated after the *actual* pedophile post on 2nd Tri yesterday. So I guess my FFFC is that I decided to post anyway and sorrynotsorry.
@Skcobb - The only thing keeping me from joining you on the dark side is the whole rodent issue. While our building is and always has been rat-free, I see them scuttling around in the alley and under cars every now and again, and I know some of my neighbors aren't so lucky. If I could find a walking path just a little bit further from any homes, I'd stop being so hesitant, though!
I had planned to FFFC that I love reading YA books but that they're starting to make me feel like a pedophile with their impossibly perfect relationships. Then I debated after the *actual* pedophile post on 2nd Tri yesterday. So I guess my FFFC is that I decided to post anyway and sorrynotsorry.
I feel like I am becoming dangerously irritable these days. Managing 20 ppl from my bed is not easy. I feel like my work stress causes more contractions- I'm trying to stay calm and help my poor performing team but I'm so tired of their excuses. I'm not mean or bitchy but sometimes I just want to yell "Just do it!! You're an adult!!! This isn't your first rodeo!!!"
@yodiggity there is a 16 yr old pregnant by a 28 year old who has 2 kids already and wants to live in a 1 bedroom with kids sleeping in a closet. Totally popcorn worthy post! Check it out
I had planned to FFFC that I love reading YA books but that they're starting to make me feel like a pedophile with their impossibly perfect relationships. Then I debated after the *actual* pedophile post on 2nd Tri yesterday. So I guess my FFFC is that I decided to post anyway and sorrynotsorry.
Wait, what???
Yes, it was a sad uncomfortable thread. Also posted on 0-3 month babies in parenting
I had planned to FFFC that I love reading YA books but that they're starting to make me feel like a pedophile with their impossibly perfect relationships. Then I debated after the *actual* pedophile post on 2nd Tri yesterday. So I guess my FFFC is that I decided to post anyway and sorrynotsorry.
Wait, what???
Yes, it was a sad uncomfortable thread. Also posted on 0-3 month babies in parenting
I just got an email from the Asst to our CEO and the company is throwing a small baby shower for me and a co-worker of mine who is due 2 weeks before me.
My confession is that I totally cried.
Usually the moms-to-be just get a gift card from the company (which is totally cool) but to actually throw a baby shower for us and ask what we want for dessert (strawberry cake....mmmm..) is so sweet.
Really hoping my parents want to take DD1 today so DH and I can get a grown up dinner. And I will be having a glass of wine with that dinner, and even ask the waitress to leave as little oxygen as possible at the top of the glass...
I'm actually scared about hearing of how many babies are affected by Zika virus. It breaks my heart for these babies and it actually scares me about thinking about getting pregnant again in the future. My husband and I have already discussed having my tubes tied after our little guy is born but the spreading of this virus and my age has further increased my wanting to have it done. I really hope they find a cure, a vaccine or something soon.
If I were a 5% shittier/less mature person, I would be texting all kinds of crap to DH's ex this week. After her rant at us a couple weeks ago for sending youngest kid home in pants that are too short (which did not happen...all the clothes we have for him fit), she sent him to our house yesterday in a t-shirt that was 3 sizes too big. And then he dressed himself this morning in pants that she sent last time, which are 3 inches too short. And on top of that, she isn't monitoring whether he's turning homework in - he failed to turn in last week's packet on Friday, which was 95% complete when we sent him there, and he lost this week's packet and she didn't bother to say anything or tell him to get another one from his teacher. UGH. It's so tempting to act like she does and talk shit. I don't want to adult.
After losing a pound from my last appt to yesterday's appt, my doctor said it was ok because of my greater previous gain but to not continue losing. So last night for dinner I had a huge plate of chicken and prosciutto ravioli, then a night snack of cheese stuffed pretzel bites. And my friend was asking what kind of sweet I want for my sprinkle next weekend, telling me the options from the bakery she was at...I picked mini cheesecakes
I'm getting thisclose to becoming one of those people who doesn't pick up her dog's crap. Bending over is painful, and it's hard to squat, balance, and get myself back up. She goes near the fence in the alley or the fence 8 feet from the path in the park, so it's not like people would step in it or homeowners would have to pick it up.
Passing dog duty off to the husband is sadly not an option, since he leaves an hour ahead of new and gets back at least an hour later (sometimes more). She could do a 12 hour wait, but it wouldn't be fair. I haven't left a single pile yet, and I probably won't, but holy smokes the thought is tempting every time!
Maybe a UO, but I feel like if people aren't willing to clean up after their dogs, they shouldn't have dogs. I'm not going to let my child shit everywhere... I expect the same courtesy. Of course there are maybe SOME exceptions depending on where you are, but in general, I just feel like it's your responsibility to figure it out and not fair to others to leave it. If you physically can't pick it up (which I doubt would happen anytime soon), then walk your dog in your own yard and leave the poop there... that's your property to do with what you will! Sorry, but it just makes me really mad. We have a large natural area in our yard that we don't ever walk in obviously, but we have neighbors that let their dogs shit in there, and it makes me so freaking angry. It's still my property, whether we walk on it or not!
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Nov siggy challenge: animals eating Thanksgiving food
I'm getting thisclose to becoming one of those people who doesn't pick up her dog's crap. Bending over is painful, and it's hard to squat, balance, and get myself back up. She goes near the fence in the alley or the fence 8 feet from the path in the park, so it's not like people would step in it or homeowners would have to pick it up.
Passing dog duty off to the husband is sadly not an option, since he leaves an hour ahead of new and gets back at least an hour later (sometimes more). She could do a 12 hour wait, but it wouldn't be fair. I haven't left a single pile yet, and I probably won't, but holy smokes the thought is tempting every time!
They sell these long dog poop grabbers for people that can't bend over or don't want to bend over and it makes clean up easier.
Yesterday I made a box of Raspberry muffins for breakfast...and between myself and the two littles, we ate them all. It gave me heartburn the rest of the day, but I made more this morning. Hoping I have enough self control not to eat them all again, but we'll see. @AEG84, the whole co-parenting thing can be such a load of crap. We're in the middle of litigation, so I won't post deets of our situation in public, but you have my most genuine sympathies. As do all of the co-parenting/step parenting women here.
We've had a pretty mild winter so far. Only a few weeks with wind chills in the -30's and only 2-3 decent snow storms. Apparently, we are supposed to get hit hard on Tuesday & Wednesday (upwards of 15-20"). While I'd prefer to keep the mild winter going, I do love the anticipation of a big storm. Also, hoping that maybe we'll get out of work. #teamlazy
@mojomama6wishing you the best of luck (and speed!) in your litigation. We had to go through court last year and it was such a painful and expensive process!
I'm getting thisclose to becoming one of those people who doesn't pick up her dog's crap. Bending over is painful, and it's hard to squat, balance, and get myself back up. She goes near the fence in the alley or the fence 8 feet from the path in the park, so it's not like people would step in it or homeowners would have to pick it up.
Passing dog duty off to the husband is sadly not an option, since he leaves an hour ahead of new and gets back at least an hour later (sometimes more). She could do a 12 hour wait, but it wouldn't be fair. I haven't left a single pile yet, and I probably won't, but holy smokes the thought is tempting every time!
They sell these long dog poop grabbers for people that can't bend over or don't want to bend over and it makes clean up easier.
I want one of these but for picking up poo. I just don't want to bend over any more.
I'm getting thisclose to becoming one of those people who doesn't pick up her dog's crap. Bending over is painful, and it's hard to squat, balance, and get myself back up. She goes near the fence in the alley or the fence 8 feet from the path in the park, so it's not like people would step in it or homeowners would have to pick it up.
Passing dog duty off to the husband is sadly not an option, since he leaves an hour ahead of new and gets back at least an hour later (sometimes more). She could do a 12 hour wait, but it wouldn't be fair. I haven't left a single pile yet, and I probably won't, but holy smokes the thought is tempting every time!
Maybe a UO, but I feel like if people aren't willing to clean up after their dogs, they shouldn't have dogs. I'm not going to let my child shit everywhere... I expect the same courtesy. Of course there are maybe SOME exceptions depending on where you are, but in general, I just feel like it's your responsibility to figure it out and not fair to others to leave it. If you physically can't pick it up (which I doubt would happen anytime soon), then walk your dog in your own yard and leave the poop there... that's your property to do with what you will! Sorry, but it just makes me really mad. We have a large natural area in our yard that we don't ever walk in obviously, but we have neighbors that let their dogs shit in there, and it makes me so freaking angry. It's still my property, whether we walk on it or not!
Not a UO at all; like I said, haven't actually left anything behind. Got a face full of kicked up grass and dirt (she's an enthusiastic and unrepentant post-poop kicker, and she'll start kicking stuff up again if we stand still for more than 5 seconds after she's done) and nearly fell over while squatting to pick up this morning's deposit, and I'm not going to lie... it makes irresponsibility extremely tempting at this point. That said, on the rare occasion I've left a pile behind previously (because she's gone in a snowdrift and I can't get to it or a pile of leaves and I can't find it, or I've unexpectedly run out of bags while we're out), I always make sure to pick up an extra pile or two on our next outing as penance. As for other people's property... she's not allowed to step foot in other people's yards when we're out, including the one attached to our building (which we don't own and can't use for potty trips). There's a grassy bit attached to the back alley, and a park mere steps from our door that are appropriate places for a dog to do her business; I don't really feel like fertilizing or killing someone else's lawn is necessary, regardless of whether I'm willing to pick it up.
(Also, good to see you back! We've missed you around here, hope all has been well for you!)
I love my job. But it's so much easier when I don't have to deal with any of the other teachers at the studio... I've just started an advanced ballet class on Tuesday nights, all teenagers who have been taking for a few years. I'm spending more time correcting poor technical issues than moving on to bigger things and they are starting to get frustrated. I understand that, but we're at a point in their training where if they don't correct these things, they can SUPER EASILY injure themselves!
My confession actually stems from telling off another teacher because she falsely accused me of teaching poor technique on Facebook, because she "doesn't have any of those issues" with this set of girls... This particular teacher hasn't updated her training style from the 1980's training methods, and is teaching outdated practices that have become outdated because they specifically cause injury. (Forcing turnout is one of the main things she stresses, which causes knee injuries because it twists the leg unnaturally AT the knee joint, vs strengthening the hip flexors and building on it naturally. It takes WAY more time to do it the right way, but you don't end up with a bunch of teenagers in knee braces at your studio)
Anyway... I went off on her in a private message after she commented on our studio's page last night about how "some teachers don't know how to push their students because they aren't as qualified" and "I never have any of these supposed technique issues in my class that are holding these advanced students back" and the bitch tagged me in it! Now that post has been removed and I've received a message from the studio owner about "my behavior towards another staff member." Um... I went directly to the source of someone publicly talking shit about me, which made the studio look unprofessional/drama filled, instead of just posting it on FB for the world to see, and I'M THE ONE IN TROUBLE???
I've got one more for today. I had an appt scheduled for OB for today at 2:15. They called me at like 11 this morning to say OB was delivering at hospital and it wasn't clear if he would be back by my appt time and to call closer and see. My FFFC is that whether or not he's back I fully intend on leaving work early and to go to "appt" and just rescheduling for next week.
Re: FFFC 1/29
Back in November she posted on FB that *she* was expecting another grand-daughter. I guess since she didn't "tag" me in the post, that made it ok. Uh, no. We hadn't and weren't ready to announce on FB yet so I made her take it down immediately. Once we announced on FB she shared my post within a minute and since has been going crazy posting things on FB. So much so that I don't even tell her what is going on with baby anymore. And I set up my timeline so that I have to approve what she posts on my page. It's gotten ridiculous. I even had to specifically tell her at Christmas, when we announced to family, that baby's name is NOT to be posted on FB until *I* say so and she got all offended but I don't care. She's nuts.
I took a 35-minute hot shower yesterday after work. During that shower, I sugar-scrubbed the parts of my body the I can reach with doing acrobatics and discovered a new way to de-fuzz. I also used up every bit of hot water. It was glorious and I'm probably going to be doing it at least weekly until baby comes. I'm using up the shower tokens that will most definitely go unused after baby arrives.
Passing dog duty off to the husband is sadly not an option, since he leaves an hour ahead of new and gets back at least an hour later (sometimes more). She could do a 12 hour wait, but it wouldn't be fair. I haven't left a single pile yet, and I probably won't, but holy smokes the thought is tempting every time!
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
Third stress test today, wish me luck!
My confession is that I totally cried.
Usually the moms-to-be just get a gift card from the company (which is totally cool) but to actually throw a baby shower for us and ask what we want for dessert (strawberry cake....mmmm..) is so sweet.
Thank you!
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
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Rhys - born 04.17.2013
Harry - born 04.18.2016
I'm not sure what it is, but I really like you.
It's a boy! Grow baby, grow! EDD: 4/22/2016
@AEG84, the whole co-parenting thing can be such a load of crap. We're in the middle of litigation, so I won't post deets of our situation in public, but you have my most genuine sympathies. As do all of the co-parenting/step parenting women here.
@yodiggity I wish my company was that nice! They're 80% male, so anything baby related is just a "good for you" in person.
We've had a pretty mild winter so far. Only a few weeks with wind chills in the -30's and only 2-3 decent snow storms. Apparently, we are supposed to get hit hard on Tuesday & Wednesday (upwards of 15-20"). While I'd prefer to keep the mild winter going, I do love the anticipation of a big storm. Also, hoping that maybe we'll get out of work. #teamlazy
(Also, good to see you back! We've missed you around here, hope all has been well for you!)
My confession actually stems from telling off another teacher because she falsely accused me of teaching poor technique on Facebook, because she "doesn't have any of those issues" with this set of girls... This particular teacher hasn't updated her training style from the 1980's training methods, and is teaching outdated practices that have become outdated because they specifically cause injury. (Forcing turnout is one of the main things she stresses, which causes knee injuries because it twists the leg unnaturally AT the knee joint, vs strengthening the hip flexors and building on it naturally. It takes WAY more time to do it the right way, but you don't end up with a bunch of teenagers in knee braces at your studio)
Anyway... I went off on her in a private message after she commented on our studio's page last night about how "some teachers don't know how to push their students because they aren't as qualified" and "I never have any of these supposed technique issues in my class that are holding these advanced students back" and the bitch tagged me in it! Now that post has been removed and I've received a message from the studio owner about "my behavior towards another staff member." Um... I went directly to the source of someone publicly talking shit about me, which made the studio look unprofessional/drama filled, instead of just posting it on FB for the world to see, and I'M THE ONE IN TROUBLE???