@MamaBish Haha! It's all good except for tucks. Do you know where they want you to tuck those tucks? I'm not a modest or prude person but WTH with those?! I guess I mainly just can't believe how common this is and how literally no one I've ever spoken with online or IRL has ever mentioned it until now (here on TB). I really thought hemorrhoids were only something the elderly dealt with because I've never heard anyone under the age of 80 even acknowledge their existence. Why weren't we taught about this during health class? Or in biology in college? How was I a 27-year-old woman who didn't know what a hemorrhoid was? I'm certain my phobia about tucks is going to have me needing so many of them. UGH you better be right about this all being worth it!
I have used tucks pads, you just use them to wipe over the affected area, no big deal.
@victoria98 I don't think it's necessarily a southern word. It was just funny because she a) used a word that we don't use and b) said it in a thick southern accent. So DD was like, "uh... what? they're underwear, you crazy lady!"
@Taymiller That's not what google said... Apparently internal and external hemorrhoids are both a thing and google had some pictures for how one might use tucks differently depending on which type. DH said that's why they call them tucks. I was not impressed.
@Taymiller That's not what google said... Apparently internal and external hemorrhoids are both a thing and google had some pictures for how one might use tucks differently depending on which type. DH said that's why they call them tucks. I was not impressed.
I also did not "tuck" my tucks. I would just wipe. They also were good for using on my stitches from when I tore down there. I just laid them on my pad.
@Taymiller That's not what google said... Apparently internal and external hemorrhoids are both a thing and google had some pictures for how one might use tucks differently depending on which type. DH said that's why they call them tucks. I was not impressed.
I am both mortified and uncomfortable at the thought of 'tucking' anything up my backside. Also, I don't know what a hemorrhoid is because I'm pretty sure I've never had one.
@Taymiller That's not what google said... Apparently internal and external hemorrhoids are both a thing and google had some pictures for how one might use tucks differently depending on which type. DH said that's why they call them tucks. I was not impressed.
@joleri23@givemepenguinss Sooo, your kid will call you what then? I love hearing "Mommy" come out of my sweet boy's mouth. Unless he says it a billion times..then I nearly lose it.
Sites like Go Fund Me are starting to aggravate me. Everywhere I look, someone is starting one. I feel like there are legitimate reasons for doing one, but I don't think the "send my kid to camp" or "epic 30th birthday" are valid reasons. Someone told me I should start one since I'm on bedrest and have lost income. No, I'm going to re-budget the hell out of everything and make it work. I don't want to feel like I owe anybody anything. You want to help? Come hang out with me or bring DD home from school.
@ButterMyBiscuit I'm fine with Mama and Mom and even Ma! I never called my mom Mommy (at least to the best of my recollection) so it's not something I'm comfortable with.
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I'm 26 (almost 27) years old and still call my mom mommy lol. And I still call my dad daddy! So I have no problem with my baby calling me mommy. I actually look forward to it!
@joleri23@givemepenguinss Sooo, your kid will call you what then? I love hearing "Mommy" come out of my sweet boy's mouth. Unless he says it a billion times..then I nearly lose it.
My ringtone for my mother is Stewie from Family Guy "Mom, mom, mommy, mommy, mamma, mamma, mum, mum, mum....."
I use panties for DD and I and underwear for DS and boxers for DH. Haha I've always thought panties were referring to girls undies. UO: I also call them undies. I also think it's gross to kiss your parents on the mouth after a certain age. I don't kiss DS on the lips anymore(he's 6) it just grosses me out. I get grossed out when my dad kisses his mom on the mouth! Eww germs
I just got a chipotle buy one get one coupon and I am so excited!!! I never thought that would be an UO, but ever since their issue, people have been avoiding the place.
I just got a chipotle buy one get one coupon and I am so excited!!! I never thought that would be an UO, but ever since their issue, people have been avoiding the place.
Well they did almost kill 120 BC students that one time.
Not sure if this fits here but I'm gonna post it here anyway. I've mentioned this before probably.
My last pregnancy: "I hope I don't get stretch marks. I better not get hemorrhoids. My belly button better not pop out. I don't want to be induced or have a c-section. I want to deliver at this place with this midwife and have magical unicorns dancing about while a pied piper plays soft nursery rhymes and a sea nymph feeds me grapes and Popsicles!"
This time: "I want a baby to bring home."
I know I'm jaded but I don't care what happens to me as long as baby and I survive. I know stuff sucks but I'm sick of seeing first world pregnancy problems be overblown, or worse, turned into mommy wars. Making a baby is hard and it's not a lot of fun. But it's going to be worth any pain or discomfort.
*disclaimer: this is not about anyone in particular or general complaining. This is about the people (both online and IRL) who say things like they will "just die of disappointment" if they tear during delivery, or need a c-section, or whatever. No you won't, you'll be fine.
@MamaBish (hugs). Very good reminder of what's really important here.
UO: All of the mommy wars b.s. makes me extremely reluctant to make new 'mommy' friends.
@Nerdchild don't let it worry you too much. It's VERY easy to tell who are the judgy parents, pretty much on first meeting, and just avoid getting together with them again. I've made a pretty awesome circle of friends here in this new city that have a variety of different parenting values and philosophies, and I've never felt judged or judged one of my friends for their choices. We're also all pretty honest about the ugly side of motherhood along with the joys, which I find so freeing and helpful when I'm having a rough day or feeling guilty about "not measuring up". There is no pretense that any of us are totally together or perfect, we're just real with each other and it's awesome.
@MamaBish Haha! It's all good except for tucks. Do you know where they want you to tuck those tucks? I'm not a modest or prude person but WTH with those?! I guess I mainly just can't believe how common this is and how literally no one I've ever spoken with online or IRL has ever mentioned it until now (here on TB). I really thought hemorrhoids were only something the elderly dealt with because I've never heard anyone under the age of 80 even acknowledge their existence. Why weren't we taught about this during health class? Or in biology in college? How was I a 27-year-old woman who didn't know what a hemorrhoid was? I'm certain my phobia about tucks is going to have me needing so many of them. UGH you better be right about this all being worth it!
@noelietrex hemorrhoids aren't as big of a deal as you're imagining them to be for a typical case. They're mostly just mildly annoying and a little uncomfortable. I bought tucks (because all the "what to buy for postpartum period" blogs said to) and they've been sitting unused in my bathroom for 2 years. An occasional dose of Preparation H is all I've needed.
There's my TMI contribution of the day... and I think that's more personal information than I've ever shared on here before.
The 4 year old calls me by a cutesy nick name and can tell me that I am his aunt. However, he assumes that it's too complicated for his school to understand and tells all the kids and teachers that I am his mommy. I love hearing him say that because it makes all the hard days feel like they have a point. Like the extra effort I have to put in with him actually matters to him.
That being said, if I didn't like the word, I wouldn't get the same warm and fuzzies from hearing it so I get the difference here.
Re: UO Thursday.
Anyway, here's my UO: I hate the word "mommy." I don't know why, but it creeps me out. No one is allowed to call me mommy.
ETA I am still good. I used my phone lol.. but that would've been awkward if it was my work computer haha
@victoria98 I don't think it's necessarily a southern word. It was just funny because she a) used a word that we don't use and b) said it in a thick southern accent. So DD was like, "uh... what? they're underwear, you crazy lady!"
*I can do this all day
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I am both mortified and uncomfortable at the thought of 'tucking' anything up my backside. Also, I don't know what a hemorrhoid is because I'm pretty sure I've never had one.
edited to add: I really don't care if other kids say mommy to their mothers. I just don't like it for me!
@noelietrex hemorrhoids aren't as big of a deal as you're imagining them to be for a typical case. They're mostly just mildly annoying and a little uncomfortable. I bought tucks (because all the "what to buy for postpartum period" blogs said to) and they've been sitting unused in my bathroom for 2 years. An occasional dose of Preparation H is all I've needed.
There's my TMI contribution of the day... and I think that's more personal information than I've ever shared on here before.
My SIL HATES Mommy and corrects her kids every time they call her that. She goes strictly by Mom, I think, once they pass the Mama stage.
That being said, if I didn't like the word, I wouldn't get the same warm and fuzzies from hearing it so I get the difference here.