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1faceinacrowd · March 2016

What are your confessions today?

Mine for today... I had one of those dreams last night that just rocks you to the core. It wasn't baby-related at all, but still really put me in an off mood. I keep telling myself it was just a dream, but I can't shake that cruddy/sad feeling. Ugh! TGIF.

nanner26 · March 2016

Two very different confessions today:

I have spent the past three nights making a registry on Babies-r-us. I have to do it all online because I won't be back to the states until a couple days before. My showers are still over two months away but I got really excited and couldn't stop....

I got into this big discussion with some friends the other day. I had no idea people actually sit on public toilet seats. (And they don't always put toilet paper down!?) I've always been a "squatter" and thought that was the norm and I guess just never thought about it. I didn't realize I'd be the odd man out in this discussion. TMI convo but I was shocked and they found it hilarious! I realized once my bump starts getting bigger I'll have to sit and it's kind of freaking me out.

jamiesc58 · March 2016

@Hannah0726 I sit but I always wipe the seat first and look closely to make sure it's clean! I used to be a squatter but after some research, found that there is not much you can catch from a toilet seat. I do however, flush public toilets with my foot. I don't want on my hands whatever was on the person's hands who used it before me!

texasmama2014 · March 2016

@Hannah0726 Squatters are the reason the toilets get nasty!

BritMC18 · March 2016

I've had a big 20 oz. Dr. Pepper and bag of Lay's sour cream and onion chips every single day this week on my way home from work. No shame.

And @Hannah0726 - I might be a "sitter" - I have never mastered the squat. I always end up peeing on myself or all over the toilet when I try. and I gave up using tp as a barrier years ago. I figure it's a butt... there's gonna be germs there no matter what and I'm not really touching it or anything

BritMC18 · March 2016

@jamiesc58 - I'm a foot flusher too. I never use my hands. I've been having trouble lately though with this baby bump. I get a good laugh out of trying to imagine my self foot-flushing at 40 weeks pregnant.

texasmama2014 · March 2016

I guess my confession is that I'm a sitter. I flush with my hand. I wash my hands extremely well afterwards with soap and water. Just fyi, unless its automatic water, your hand touches the same place my hand, which touched the toilet flusher, so you better be washing your hands extra good!!

nanner26 · March 2016

@texasmama2014 That's exactly what my friends said! I guess I always wipe the seat if I do make a mess but maybe because I've done it for so long I'm pretty good at it. Ha!
I sit when I go to people's houses and the more I thought about it, their toilet seats might be "dirtier" than public seats since public places are cleaned everyday.

I've also never thought I would catch a disease or anything. I just always thought....butt germs? Is that a thing?

jamiesc58 · March 2016

My confession...I absolutely hate when dh's friend who has a 3 year old son comes over. I love that the kids can play but they leave without picking up toys or anything and it falls on our kids. That isn't fair at all as his kid is usually the one throwing things all over. I get that he is 3 but , when my kids were still too young to clean up after themselves I either helped them or did it for them. I never left my kids's mess!!!

mmclark10 · March 2016

I love to cook, but this pregnancy has not been conducive to cooking often. I bought Raisin Bran Crunch last week and pretty much just want to eat that for every meal now. It has lots of fiber, which is necessary.

jamiesc58 · March 2016

@Hannah0726 butt germs is not something I try to think about lol. There are some dirty people in this world and who knows what is on their butt or the back of their legs when they sit? Ewwwww!!!

texasmama2014 · March 2016

jamiesc58 said:

@Hannah0726 butt germs is not something I try to think about lol. There are some dirty people in this world and who knows what is on their butt or the back of their legs when they sit? Ewwwww!!!

I like to think that this area is probably fairly clean since its mostly covered all the time.

tmk0325 · March 2016

Hannah0726 said:

Two very different confessions today:

I have spent the past three nights making a registry on Babies-r-us. I have to do it all online because I won't be back to the states until a couple days before. My showers are still over two months away but I got really excited and couldn't stop....

I got into this big discussion with some friends the other day. I had no idea people actually sit on public toilet seats. (And they don't always put toilet paper down!?) I've always been a "squatter" and thought that was the norm and I guess just never thought about it. I didn't realize I'd be the odd man out in this discussion. TMI convo but I was shocked and they found it hilarious! I realized once my bump starts getting bigger I'll have to sit and it's kind of freaking me out.

My registry is pretty much complete at Target. It's not made public yet, I'll wait for the invites to come out for my June 12 shower, but I was laid off and needed something to do so I researched the crap out of everything! I was told not to make it public until the invites go out because a lot of times things you add will be out of stock or discountinued by then. I check mine occasionally just to double check my car seats and strollers are still available.

Lol and I'm a wiper and a sitter. If it makes any difference. I get more grossed out by the door handle after I have washed my hands.

bearsandbeets7 · March 2016

So we are having a boy and we were set on our names until we found out. Now DH really wants a Jr. I think it would be cute but DHs middle name is Shane which was also his uncles first name. His uncle was a drug addict and passed away around 8 years ago from an over dose. He was not a good person for many reasons and I don't want to feel like we are dedicating our son to him even though it's just a middle name.

nanner26 · March 2016

@tmk0325 I didn't see an option to make mine private on Babies r us but I would've liked that option. It's also a good idea to go back and check later to make sure everything is there. Thanks!
Do people usually do two registries like with weddings or just stick to one? Target would be my other option.
I also used "Lucie's List" to help make my registry. She had a lot of great suggestions.

Bubblegum5586 · March 2016

So I have seen FB blowing up the past few months with these LulaRoe leggings. I never really looked into it as I typically only wear black leggings if I wear leggings at all (I honestly like wearing jeans/jeggings).

Well my BFF (who is 30 weeks pregnant) had a really cute dress on at her sisters baby show last week and I told her I thought it was super cute, and she told me it was a LulaRoe dress called the "Julia". I looked into it and got my first one and OMG IT'S SO CUTE! It's stretchy so it looks so cute with a bump! Now I want more!!!

Anyone else tried LulaRoe?

jmw386 · March 2016

texasmama2014 said:

I guess my confession is that I'm a sitter. I flush with my hand. I wash my hands extremely well afterwards with soap and water. Just fyi, unless its automatic water, your hand touches the same place my hand, which touched the toilet flusher, so you better be washing your hands extra good!!

I hate public restrooms. I'm a toilet paper barrier person - it may not be doing much, but it at least makes me feel better - and a foot flusher. As for the sinks, if they aren't automatic, I turn them off with a paper towel after washing. I also open the door with a paper towel whenever possible. And then I use hand sanitizer. As you might imagine, taking my 3 year old to a public restroom is my own personal nightmare.

Side note - after typing that, I realize I might be insane.

BritMC18 · March 2016

@Lynnlove28 - In your situation I really don't think that many people (aside from family) would even see that as a connection unless you tell them. Was your hubby named after his uncle, if so, then I can definitely see where you are coming from. Maybe instead of going the complete "Jr." route, what if you keep hubby's first name and give the baby his own middle name?

tmk0325 · March 2016

Hannah0726 said:

@tmk0325 I didn't see an option to make mine private on Babies r us but I would've liked that option. It's also a good idea to go back and check later to make sure everything is there. Thanks!
Do people usually do two registries like with weddings or just stick to one? Target would be my other option.
I also used "Lucie's List" to help make my registry. She had a lot of great suggestions.

Quite a few moms that I know registered at 2 or 3 places. I only picked Target cause we live in a rural area and it's the closest around. Babies R Us is like 3 hours away! I really debated doing an Amazon registry but the older people probably would of put up a stink about that and having to order something online. I made sure a lot of my list was available in store, but my bigger items were only only. Target has free shipping, so that was a perk for me! And I browsed Lucies list too, specifically for a double stroller. Helpful!

ramoseecology · March 2016

@Hannah0726 I look at the toilet seat and if it looks clean (no pubes, visible pee, etc) I sit down otherwise I try another stall. I foot flush. I love, love, love the automatic sinks and paper towel dispensers. Otherwise I use my elbow on the paper towel handle. I then open the door with the paper towel. We have a lot of visitors at work use the restroom. I didn't use to be so particular but it was one too many times at work sitting in a stall hearing someone finish and then do a literal 2 second rinse or nothing at all and then leave. It made me realize people are super gross in general. The handle to the door out grosses me out way more than the seat for that reason. On the plus side teaming this up with my don't touch magazines in offices nor about anything on a plane and I haven't been sick yet this year! I'm sure there is definitely luck thrown in there but I also think I reduced my exposure.

jacmkelley · March 2016

I'm finally big enough that sex is getting difficult! I feel huge and getting out of bed is a side roll with a few grunts. My poor DH! And- it's prob time for a new position too, the bump sure makes things a bit more complicated!

Anyone else??

tmk0325 · March 2016

jacmkelley said:

I'm finally big enough that sex is getting difficult! I feel huge and getting out of bed is a side roll with a few grunts. My poor DH! And- it's prob time for a new position too, the bump sure makes things a bit more complicated!

Anyone else??

I got a snoogle for my birthday. I think it's helping with the sleeping at least!

cm716 · March 2016

I got a costco card this week.... Mostly for the cheap foodcourt. I mean 1.50 for a hotdog and a drink?? Plus this baby loves churros

bearsandbeets7 · March 2016

I can't stand to see someone on Facebook begging for things for their baby that's about to be born. I understand if the baby was premature and they weren't prepared, but if a woman goes full term and gets to a week before her due date and then says they have nothing for the baby and need anything they can get. You have basically 10 months to prepare yourself for the birth of your baby. I know that many things can happen, job changes ect but nothing for their baby?

Bubblegum5586 · March 2016

My friends and family think I am this big planner and researcher but currently I don't feel like it at all. I am dreading this registry because I have no idea what we need. I know nothing! It is so frustrating and intimidating. Every time I start to try and look there are just so many options it overwhelms me and I give up!

mmclark10 · March 2016

@Bubblegum5586 Check out alphamom.com and her pregnancy calendar! Some of the weeks have registry must haves and other items to wait for. Plus, she's funny.

Also, it can be overwhelming, don't worry! I'm also a planner but still didn't research a ton for baby stuff. I mostly asked other moms I knew what they liked and then tried those items.

texasmama2014 · March 2016

@Bubblegum5586 I highly recommend taking a friend with a pretty young child with you for support and guidance. I had to leave BRU when we tried to do our registry because I got so overwhelmed and frustrated. They give you a list but the list is pretty crap mostly, they have everything on it and you don't really need all that. Or at least I didn't.

nanner26 · March 2016

Bubblegum5586 said:

My friends and family think I am this big planner and researcher but currently I don't feel like it at all. I am dreading this registry because I have no idea what we need. I know nothing! It is so frustrating and intimidating. Every time I start to try and look there are just so many options it overwhelms me and I give up!

I don't know where you are planning to register, but babies r us has a checklist that you can use. It has categories: feeding, playtime, strollers, etc. You can click on the categories and it will give you a list of "must haves" and extras. Then you can click on the links and it will take you there.

As far as what to choose, I would change the search to "top rated" or "best selling" and go from there. Plus Lucie's List website was helpful with just knowing the necessities.

It is overwhelming at first but I did for an hour each night and would add and delete things. I'm sure I'll change things over the next couple months!

I'm also not going to register in a store though. I would assume they also give you a checklist or something? Then I would probably just go aisle by aisle.

SkiChic626 · March 2016

I'm currently sulking because we're down in FL, and I really wanted a chik-fil-a (yes, we have these in NJ but there aren't any near where I live) sandwich with their coleslaw on it, so I go there and they tell me that the coleslaw is discontinued! I tell the girl to cancel my order and I drove away.

SkiChic626 · March 2016

jacmkelley said:

I'm finally big enough that sex is getting difficult! I feel huge and getting out of bed is a side roll with a few grunts. My poor DH! And- it's prob time for a new position too, the bump sure makes things a bit more complicated!

Anyone else??

I actually prefer sex later in pregnancy, there's something about how O feels when your uterus is stretched out that makes it feel that much better (TMI??? lol). Actually, during my first pregnancy I was on pelvic rest for a loooong time, we didn't do it for the first time until I was about 20 weeks.

jamiesc58 · March 2016

@Lynnlove28 I don't think people would associate the name with the uncle if the baby is a Jr. On another note though, working at a bank has given me SO many reasons NOT to have a Jr. Bills, finances, credit issues, etc...get really mixed up with Sr/Jr combos. It can lead to issues down the road that no one is ever prepared to deal with. Maybe you could us dh's first name and give him a different middle name?

SkiChic626 · March 2016

OMG the public toilet seat discussion....hilarious! The bathrooms in my office at work are the WORST! I'm a sitter. I think about it this way.....my hands are exposed to WAY more germs and grossness than the sides of my butt, which are covered by clean undies and pants pretty much 24/7. Assuming others aren't rubbing their butts in a petri dish of plague virus before they sit, the toilet seat can't be that gross. What makes it gross is when people squat and pee all over the seat! I also flush with my foot and I use a paper towel to turn on and off the faucet, and my elbows to push the door open. So much strategy to using a public bathroom! lol

bearsandbeets7 · March 2016

@jamiesc58 I've brought that very point up to DH when discussing names. If he doesn't have a junior he wants to use his grandpas name which doesn't flow well with DHs first name. We were settled on names until we found out it's a boy, now we are back to discussing! Ugh.

Mrsrundell · March 2016

Dang, didn't realize their were so many ladies going ass to ass in the public toilet, haha jk... I will sit on 2 of the tissue paper thingies or squat BUT I wipe down the seat after squatting for the next person

FFFC: I bought a little pint of salted caramel swirl ice cream fully intending to share it with hubby but, then I hid it behind some frozen veggies and have been slowly eating it one spoonful at a time.

acciobaby123 · March 2016

I love peeing in the shower!

Mrsrundell · March 2016

@acciobaby123 Wait?! People DONT pee in the shower?

Samm116 · March 2016

I made DH an Easter Basket just so I could eat the candy

ThisisNumber3 · March 2016

Lynnlove28 said:

I can't stand to see someone on Facebook begging for things for their baby that's about to be born. I understand if the baby was premature and they weren't prepared, but if a woman goes full term and gets to a week before her due date and then says they have nothing for the baby and need anything they can get. You have basically 10 months to prepare yourself for the birth of your baby. I know that many things can happen, job changes ect but nothing for their baby?

This bugs me too. Like how do you go 38+ weeks and not realize you're going to need a car seat and a place for the baby to sleep.

ThisisNumber3 · March 2016

SkiChic626 said:

I'm currently sulking because we're down in FL, and I really wanted a chik-fil-a (yes, we have these in NJ but there aren't any near where I live) sandwich with their coleslaw on it, so I go there and they tell me that the coleslaw is discontinued! I tell the girl to cancel my order and I drove away.

Oh no Yea its been gone for a while but I did hear that they published the recipe for all the coleslaw fans.

ThisisNumber3 · March 2016

Bubblegum5586 said:

My friends and family think I am this big planner and researcher but currently I don't feel like it at all. I am dreading this registry because I have no idea what we need. I know nothing! It is so frustrating and intimidating. Every time I start to try and look there are just so many options it overwhelms me and I give up!

I would just pick one thing to focus on at a time. And know that there isn't any perfect item and you wont fully know what YOU need until the baby is here.

nanner26 · March 2016

Mrsrundell said:

@acciobaby123 Wait?! People DONT pee in the shower?

This!!! I don't see why not? It seems like the perfect place to me.

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