yeah from now on i will only wear heels if i know i'm being driven to a door and will only have to walk at max 20 yards to then be seated for the rest of the evening. Past that, my body, ankles and feet def can't handle it.
Me: 36, H: 37 FTM, 2 Furbabies married 03/17/07 lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC due: 2/15/17
This will probably be the best funny I make all year so I thought I'd share it with you girls.
My husband has been telling me he just knows I'm having a boy because I've been more outspoken, and blunt about things. Sooo since we've found out that the baby is indeed a boy, he said "see I told you, you're not usually that brave about speaking out"
So I said "Must be, because I'm literally growing a set of balls right now."
1) @Gretchypoo post your dang a/s results in the sex thread! I've been looking for your update and finally found it buried!! Congrats!
2) it only took thirty minutes, but I was finally able to find the baby's heartbeat with a borrowed stethoscope (I refuse to buy a Doppler because I will abuse it). It definitely is not as distinct as a Doppler, but will absolutely do to get me through until the kicks become more frequent. Also, thirty minutes of poking made the baby move like crazy. H passed out on the couch with the dogs watching football, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time alone with babe last night.
Guys, this is half-way day for me! It is exciting, but also a little terrifying.
Also, I just realized that after today's paycheck, I have only 10 more until my EDD. Holy crap, that's not a big number. Then I realized that I also only have approximately 10 more Dr. Appointments before my EDD.
WTH!! I feel like I've puked away half this pregnancy.
@Patience7150 oops, sorry! I never check that thread. posting now :-)
I'm thrilled, Hubs is excited but also terrified.
After the news sunk in yesterday, H's first comments were: "You know we're going to have to pay for a wedding now. And I'm going to need to buy a gun for when she is dating." Definitely getting ahead of himself!
@Patience7150 oops, sorry! I never check that thread. posting now :-)
I'm thrilled, Hubs is excited but also terrified.
After the news sunk in yesterday, H's first comments were: "You know we're going to have to pay for a wedding now. And I'm going to need to buy a gun for when she is dating." Definitely getting ahead of himself!
Mine said "Guess I better start lifting again" LOL
@Patience7150 oops, sorry! I never check that thread. posting now :-)
I'm thrilled, Hubs is excited but also terrified.
After the news sunk in yesterday, H's first comments were: "You know we're going to have to pay for a wedding now. And I'm going to need to buy a gun for when she is dating." Definitely getting ahead of himself!
Mine said "Guess I better start lifting again" LOL
Ha! Hubs 1st comment was "I need a new gun." Glad he's not alone :-)
@Patience7150 oops, sorry! I never check that thread. posting now :-)
I'm thrilled, Hubs is excited but also terrified.
After the news sunk in yesterday, H's first comments were: "You know we're going to have to pay for a wedding now. And I'm going to need to buy a gun for when she is dating." Definitely getting ahead of himself!
Lol wait until school starts up! Everytime our daughter talks about Boys from class my husband asks me, who is that kid. Is he a good kid? What's he look like. I'm like chill out, they are 7! Lol and my husband got suddenly picky about her clothes too, I think she looks cute but he'll say, that skirts a little short don't you think. It's fun knowing how much he'll squirm once she starts dating!!!
OMG you all are making me feel better about H's reaction. Good to know it is normal.
When I was a teenager I would put on literally any outfit (it could be a sweatshirt and sweatpants) and my dad and I had a game. I'd say "Do you like my outfit?" and he'd say "Where's the rest of it?"
My dad was actually the opposite. I wasn't allowed to date until I was 16 but my dad would tell me when he thought I looked nice. And he still does. My mom taught me the basics to doing my make up, but my dad helped me perfect it, because he would tell me when it looked good or looked tacky. He once told me I looked like "a lady of the night" and that it was fine for at home but not to wear it in public. I never did it like that again. And a couple years ago he told me "whatever you put all over your face looks better today." He was talking about my foundation. It was at a dinner so it was kind of embarrassing but I still took it as a compliment. And my dad wasn't nearly as picky how I dressed as my mom was. It's weird now that I think about it, because my husband is already picky lol
My dad joked about me putting more clothes on but it was never a demand. He also joked that I couldn't date until I was 30 and that he'd have to clean guns on the dining room table before all my dates. He never did any of that-- He trusted me and always told me I looked nice. He was my sister and my valentine every year until we got out of the house :-)
Lol @tishb@lfrank12 those would be my husband's comments. He is such a sucker, if we had a little girl he would be wrapped around her finger and way too protective! Ha
We're expecting our second boy and although we always said we'd go for a third to try for a girl.. I'm starting to love the idea of being done after this one. I always said I'd like to have two kids, but I also want a little girl. Lately though, I'm starting to grow to accept being a boy mom- and I'm actually pretty excited about it!
We were right there for a long time @kirstynikole! Our boys are 7 and 5, and we have been saying we were done, everything was perfect just the way it was. Then the baby fever got ahold of us, and our friends have little girls that wrapped my hubs around their little fingers! Being a boy mom has been so awesome and I've loved every second of it! The boys are so excited to have a baby sister to protect and I'm excited to have one more member of Team Keep the Toilet Seat Down!
@kirstynikole That's just how I feel. I dreamed of daughters and think there will still be a temptation to try for one with a third... but now that I've gotten used to the idea, I'm really excited to be a boy mom. I think watching two brothers grow up together is going to be so much fun! I'll probably always itch for a girl, but... boys really are awesome.
I also am not sure if this is the right thread for this. I can think of about 4 diff threads to share this on.
I am guessing most of your H's are mostly joking/that's the thing Dad's are supposed to say about their daughters. But I must admit the comments about getting guns and appearance make me really uncomfortable.
It goes to a lot of the issues women have with they way they approach sex and their bodies as something to be determined in it's worth by men.
Again I am sure it's harmless, but it's something I wanted to point out because it something that I am even working on. How I treat young girls and how the conversations about how they control their bodies.
It it reminds me of how Trump thinks it's ok to keep shaming the former Ms Universe about her weight. Because he gets to determine her worth based on her appearance.
Ok. Soapbox rant over!
Not meant to offend just my two cents.
Me: 36, H: 37 FTM, 2 Furbabies married 03/17/07 lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC due: 2/15/17
I don't think anyone's husband has the actual intention of literally shooting another human being because said human is romantically interested his daughter...
If anyone ever objectifies my daughter to the point of physical violence or takes advantage of her because of her body, I guarantee that I will beat my husband to the gun.
I'm sure that the comments from dads were all meant to be lighthearted. But I think you make a good point @krob and we do need to be deliberate about the messages we send to little girls.
I don't think anyone's husband has the actual intention of literally shooting another human being because said human is romantically interested his daughter...
I don't think @krob is worried about gun violence so much as the sexual double standard.
On a totally unrelated note, I thought I dropped toothpaste on myself this morning, but when I looked down, I didnt see it. Get to work and catch a glimpse of myself if the mirror, my bump caught it. Luckily it's a light grey shirt, so it kind of blends in.
@krob not at all related to the Father's comments, but related to your point. My in-laws are almost all overweight/obese. They constantly diet, and complain about it. Whatever, they're grown.
But now they are starting to make comments about my oldest neice being "heavy" in front of her. Are you kidding me?! She is 7!! I don't give a crap what you say about yourselves, but if you feel she is starting to gain too much, buy healthier snacks. Encourage her to play outside and ride a bike with her. There are healthy ways to encourage kids, without essentially starting her out worrying about her size at the age of 7.
I have all the rage about it, in case you couldn't tell. I immediately changed the topic to how were they helping her to be healthy? The adults have all the control, after all. You buy the food she eats, you tell her what's ok.
But, it is important what we say to kids, whether it be about themselves (how we compliment or correct them), how they dress, or what they eat.
It's such a hard gray area/fine line with girls and appearances. While I agree wholeheartedly that girls/women shouldn't be judged on their appearances, the reality is that they ARE. If my girls want to go out in revealing clothing, they need to understand that they are going to be viewed/ treated a certain kind of way as opposed to someone who is dressed modestly. Its all fine and dandy to say that girls shouldn't be judged, or judge others, but we also have to not live in a world of ideals and teach our kids the realities of today's world.
You are correct about the fine line. Hopefully I am able to make the world a teensy less judgy by the way I raise my son. It's gonna be an uphill struggle just battling against my own brainwashing.
We live in a patriarchal society. It may never be fair, but I'm gonna do my best to make it better for your daughters
Me: 36, H: 37 FTM, 2 Furbabies married 03/17/07 lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC due: 2/15/17
I agree that what you wear does influence the way people view you and that girls/ young women need to understand the reality of that. But I know that my objective with my daughter will be to talk less about what she looks like or what she wears, and more about the things she likes to do, what she is learning in school, what she wants to be, and what she thinks about the world around her. (Side note have you guys seen the dresses with trucks, trains, etc. on them? I love those because I think they inspire better reactions than "aren't you pretty!") But that is the way my super hippie parents from San Francisco were, and so I guess I didn't fall far from the tree.
I love inspiring different reactions! I often have to stop myself from saying to baby and toddler girls how pretty they are. I don't have an issue with an attractive appearance. I think being attractive/well dressed is a plus for both sexes. But for little girls I don't want it to be the first thing they hear. I want to tell them they are cool, smart, funny, creative, and oh yeah you are also pretty. Too often women and girls hear it the opposite way
Me: 36, H: 37 FTM, 2 Furbabies married 03/17/07 lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC due: 2/15/17
Re: Weekly Randoms (9/26)
FTM, 2 Furbabies
married 03/17/07
lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC
due: 2/15/17
My husband has been telling me he just knows I'm having a boy because I've been more outspoken, and blunt about things. Sooo since we've found out that the baby is indeed a boy, he said "see I told you, you're not usually that brave about speaking out"
So I said "Must be, because I'm literally growing a set of balls right now."
2) it only took thirty minutes, but I was finally able to find the baby's heartbeat with a borrowed stethoscope (I refuse to buy a Doppler because I will abuse it). It definitely is not as distinct as a Doppler, but will absolutely do to get me through until the kicks become more frequent. Also, thirty minutes of poking made the baby move like crazy. H passed out on the couch with the dogs watching football, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time alone with babe last night.
I'm thrilled, Hubs is excited but also terrified.
Also, I just realized that after today's paycheck, I have only 10 more until my EDD. Holy crap, that's not a big number. Then I realized that I also only have approximately 10 more Dr. Appointments before my EDD.
WTH!! I feel like I've puked away half this pregnancy.
Please excuse me while I hyperventilate a little.
When I was a teenager I would put on literally any outfit (it could be a sweatshirt and sweatpants) and my dad and I had a game. I'd say "Do you like my outfit?" and he'd say "Where's the rest of it?"
We're expecting our second boy and although we always said we'd go for a third to try for a girl.. I'm starting to love the idea of being done after this one. I always said I'd like to have two kids, but I also want a little girl. Lately though, I'm starting to grow to accept being a boy mom- and I'm actually pretty excited about it!
I also am not sure if this is the right thread for this. I can think of about 4 diff threads to share this on.
I am guessing most of your H's are mostly joking/that's the thing Dad's are supposed to say about their daughters. But I must admit the comments about getting guns and appearance make me really uncomfortable.
It goes to a lot of the issues women have with they way they approach sex and their bodies as something to be determined in it's worth by men.
Again I am sure it's harmless, but it's something I wanted to point out because it something that I am even working on. How I treat young girls and how the conversations about how they control their bodies.
It it reminds me of how Trump thinks it's ok to keep shaming the former Ms Universe about her weight. Because he gets to determine her worth based on her appearance.
Ok. Soapbox rant over!
Not meant to offend just my two cents.
FTM, 2 Furbabies
married 03/17/07
lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC
due: 2/15/17
Science Vs. did an episode on Zika. I really love Wendy's approach to a lot of things, can't wait to hear this!
https://gimletmedia.com/show/science-vs/
FTM, 2 Furbabies
married 03/17/07
lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC
due: 2/15/17
But now they are starting to make comments about my oldest neice being "heavy" in front of her. Are you kidding me?! She is 7!! I don't give a crap what you say about yourselves, but if you feel she is starting to gain too much, buy healthier snacks. Encourage her to play outside and ride a bike with her. There are healthy ways to encourage kids, without essentially starting her out worrying about her size at the age of 7.
I have all the rage about it, in case you couldn't tell. I immediately changed the topic to how were they helping her to be healthy? The adults have all the control, after all. You buy the food she eats, you tell her what's ok.
But, it is important what we say to kids, whether it be about themselves (how we compliment or correct them), how they dress, or what they eat.
FTM, 2 Furbabies
married 03/17/07
lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC
due: 2/15/17
While I agree wholeheartedly that girls/women shouldn't be judged on their appearances, the reality is that they ARE.
If my girls want to go out in revealing clothing, they need to understand that they are going to be viewed/ treated a certain kind of way as opposed to someone who is dressed modestly.
Its all fine and dandy to say that girls shouldn't be judged, or judge others, but we also have to not live in a world of ideals and teach our kids the realities of today's world.
We live in a patriarchal society. It may never be fair, but I'm gonna do my best to make it better for your daughters
FTM, 2 Furbabies
married 03/17/07
lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC
due: 2/15/17
https://u.pw/1Wj20RQ
FTM, 2 Furbabies
married 03/17/07
lived in Houston, Austin, Los Angeles and NYC
due: 2/15/17