If DH ever said a word about my pubic hair I'd kick him in the balls and he wouldn't be seeing said pubic hair for a long time.
Lol forrealz. Mine would never complain. I groom for me. He doesn't care.
BFP May 2013 - MMC at 8 weeks BFP September 2013 - MMC at 12 weeks BFP February 2014 - early loss/CP at 4.5 weeks BFP May 2014 - MMC/ complete molar pregnancy at 11 weeks BFP December 2015 - DD born 8/18/2015 BFP November 2016 - pending...
I honestly don't see an issue there. With DS we literally announced as soon as the test turned. We announced around 8 weeks with DD because of a loss but we are getting ready to announce this one too. It was nice to have the support when I had my loss.
Married: 05/26/2012
DS Born Happy and Healthy via C-section: 10/04/2013
Natural M/C: 07/08/2014
DD Born Happy and Healthy via Emergency C-section: 06/30/2015
If DH ever said a word about my pubic hair I'd kick him in the balls and he wouldn't be seeing said pubic hair for a long time.
I used to keep a very manicured lawn for ever until around 8 months pregnant with DS. I swear he didn't notice because he was hypnotized by my boobs! LOL My new normal is DGAF, and he's keeping his mouth shut. Honestly, I would probably cry if he ever said anything, followed by a swift kick in the balls!
If DH ever said a word about my pubic hair I'd kick him in the balls and he wouldn't be seeing said pubic hair for a long time.
I used to keep a very manicured lawn for ever until around 8 months pregnant with DS. I swear he didn't notice because he was hypnotized by my boobs! LOL My new normal is DGAF, and he's keeping his mouth shut. Honestly, I would probably cry if he ever said anything, followed by a swift kick in the balls!
These boobs are straight up magical. Can I keep them forever please??
See all comments to "transferred the anger to my DH". I second x1000.
I literally don't even know what I'm really mad about...but regardless of what it is, I'm taking it out on DH these days. Pregnancy is making me an asshole. I don't know why and don't realize I'm doing it until afterwards. Poor DH.
My husband was out of town all week for work and so my cooking consisted of ordering pizza, curbside pick up from a roadhouse restaurant, and frozen ravioli . . .the 11 and 14 year olds did not complain. Now I'm off for Christmas break and thinking of all the baking I should be gearing up to do . . . and then thinking of all the cookies waiting for me in the Publix bakery.
@GlitterFish I've taken imitrex twice this pregnancy. They've eased off in intensity so that I can usually sleep them off, but I have a persistent one today. I feel you. A nurse told me it was okay as a last resort. A midwife told me to avoid until out of the first trimester (this is wrong). A genetic counselor told me it's okay in the first trimester but not afterwards because it's a vasoconstrictor and can affect blood flow to the placenta (I think this might be correct, but some say it's okay later in pregnancy anyway). IT'S SO CONFUSING. I think the risk levels are really low, and if you're in a lot of pain, taking it is better than going through the awfulness of riding it out.
I honestly don't see an issue there. With DS we literally announced as soon as the test turned. We announced around 8 weeks with DD because of a loss but we are getting ready to announce this one too. It was nice to have the support when I had my loss.
I had a friend announce her pregnancy (with a guy she was dating for 2 months ) right when they found out at 5 weeks, and miscarried a week later. I guess it just depends on the person. We're waiting until Christmas Day (exactly 12 weeks) because I could not handle all the attention if something were to go wrong, and having to hear people congratulate me and have to awkwardly tell them my baby died. The only person I told was my MIL who has had many miscarriages so I knew I could rely on her for support and understanding. Not so much my 300 Facebook friends that I haven't talked to since high school.
This is my second time using the bump and I still can't get the replying and commenting right! I keep having to edit everything, and I feel like everything looks like a big fat dirty delete.
@lph4248 I don't know why there is so much conflicting info out there! My ob suggested taking fioricet instead but i hadnt had much trouble with them until now. So I just looked that drug up and 1. It's"habit-forming" and 2. Babies have been born with seizures from withdrawal... Is she joking with this stuff??
@LoveLee85 I'm sorry you were having so many, that's awful! I thought pregnancy might lessen them for me but now I'm wondering if this will be my 2nd tri symptom
Highly monitored internet and no cell service in the office, so I'm postin' and ghostin' while I'm workin'
@lph4248 I don't know why there is so much conflicting info out there! My ob suggested taking fioricet instead but i hadnt had much trouble with them until now. So I just looked that drug up and 1. It's"habit-forming" and 2. Babies have been born with seizures from withdrawal... Is she joking with this stuff??
@LoveLee85 I'm sorry you were having so many, that's awful! I thought pregnancy might lessen them for me but now I'm wondering if this will be my 2nd tri symptom
Thank you! I hope it isn't your second tri symptom! Ugh. They really are the worst. Feel free to PM me if you ever need a vent friend. My DH has had about two headaches his whole life, and doesn't understand the pain of migraines. He doesn't sympathize very well because he doesn't get it!
I always get these on the wrong day, but whatever. So Christmas. I want so badly to quit on the entire thing and just stay home with my husband. He has a dad and step mom and his mother, and I have my own mom and dad and because we don't intend to stay in our area very long (in fact we plan to move across the country), we try to spend the holidays that we are here with everyone we possibly can. BUT EVERYONE WANTS CHRISTMAS LUNCH TIME. Last year, we tried to go to both his grandmother's (to see his dad) and his aunt's (with his mom) but we ended up missing everyone at his aunt's because of how late we got there, and everyone at his grandmother's was complaining about how we were rushing them. I tried to get everyone together for Christmas Eve (and see his dad and stepmom on Thanksgiving so we didn't have to try to see them on Christmas) but that got completely c**ked by my being pregnant. My husband had to work on Thanksgiving, and he has to work Christmas Eve too. So we didn't get to go down to his dad's on Thanksgiving, and we had already promised to go to his aunt's and then his grandmother was insistent on having her dinner again, assumed we were coming, and to top it off his uncle who has one foot in the grave and another on a banana peel is going to be there, and how can I say no? But now I'm all stressed out, plus I have no idea what I'm going to eat (being vegan, needing food all the freaking time, and still dealing with some m/s), plus my own mom won't stop asking me questions about how we can see my own aunt and uncle, and dinner, and all this other stuff about Christmas that I can't answer because first off no one has told me what time anything is, and second off I don't know how long we're going to get tied up. To top it all off, I always hand make my Christmas gifts, but I've been so sick for the last month, that I've made 2 1/2, plus my mom asked me to make her gifts too (before I got sick) so now in the week before Christmas I somehow have to accomplish making oodles of Christmas gifts, writing 40 plus cards, sending out "we're pregnant" announcements, shopping for a stupid cute maternity shirt so I don't look so frumpy for Christmas because I have zero clothing that makes me look anything but fat, I can't even find the few things that I want to buy, and I'm freaking stressed. There. I hate Christmas right now, and I want to postpone it until after this baby is born and I can actually function like a normal person. And I especially hate that everyone wants us there for unlimited time and can't seem to understand that having THREE family events in ONE day ALL of which include eating food is a little NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.
Hubby and Me Friends since 2008 Started dating: July 1st, 2013 Engaged: July 1st, 2014 Married: July 1st, 2016 R born: July 8th, 2017 N born: June 30th, 2019 Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022 (maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
@kerils (((hugs))) you are right - everybody can't have Christmas Day. They have to let you work out a schedule that either involves an alternate day or alternate years. Good luck sorting out a plan - someone just may have to be disappointed this year, which sucks as it sounds like you want to make everyone happy.
Hope you get a burst of energy to finish your gifts! If you don't mind my asking, what kinds of things do you make?
@kerils Eventually you are just going to have to lay down the law. Assign time and go when you are available or tell them you are flat out booked for the time and if they want you there they will have to adjust. You will never be able to make everyone happy and dividing up the time is a guarantee that no one will be. I am sorry they are putting so much unnecessary stress on you. It sounds like they need to grow up a little, be a little less selfish.
@kerils - I'm sorry you're so stressed!! Holidays bring out the worst. My parents are divorced and we also have DHs family and it's so hard to arrange everything. It's not my fault my parents are divorced yet I'm the one who has to stress out about who is doing what when and planning around everyone. good luck!!
@caribbeanmama This year I'm knitting (well looming) scarves. I also make fleece blankets, homemade ornaments, pot holders, place mats, oven mitts, hats... I've also done photo frames and painted pots with plants and napkin holders. And glasses holders, kleenex holders, bird feeders. I normally do cookies too, but I'm not eating chocolate, and I don't feel like cookies, so I'm probably making breads this year. I do a lot actually lol.
Hubby and Me Friends since 2008 Started dating: July 1st, 2013 Engaged: July 1st, 2014 Married: July 1st, 2016 R born: July 8th, 2017 N born: June 30th, 2019 Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022 (maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
@kerils I'm dizzy reading! How in the heck do you do all of that??? You must be working on this stuff throughout the entire year, right? Let me find you a time turner.
@caribbeanmama A time turner would be amazing! Lol I don't make it all at the same time, or even in the same year, it's just the different things that I do and have made. Last year for Christmas I did all blankets. This year is scarves. I also handmake birthday gifts, so I have to get creative
Hubby and Me Friends since 2008 Started dating: July 1st, 2013 Engaged: July 1st, 2014 Married: July 1st, 2016 R born: July 8th, 2017 N born: June 30th, 2019 Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022 (maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
@caribbeanmama This year I'm knitting (well looming) scarves. I also make fleece blankets, homemade ornaments, pot holders, place mats, oven mitts, hats... I've also done photo frames and painted pots with plants and napkin holders. And glasses holders, kleenex holders, bird feeders. I normally do cookies too, but I'm not eating chocolate, and I don't feel like cookies, so I'm probably making breads this year. I do a lot actually lol.
Holy cow!! You're like wonder-woman!! I'm so sorry your family is putting so much stress on you. It's definitely not fair that they make you guys adjust YOUR schedule instead of adjusting theirs or trying to compromise. Like PP have said, it might be time to put your foot down and figure out what's best for you and your DH, especially since next year you'll have a baby and your routine will likely be entirely different. My DH and I are going through a similar situation - although not with family - so I understand how hard it is to say "no" sometimes even when you need to. I hope your holiday isn't too stressful, and your family is a little more understanding from here on!
I stayed home all day on Wednesday and binge-watched 8 hours of The Good Wife.
I went home "sick" from work on Tuesday. I laid in bed binge-watching The Lord of the Rings series. LOVE The Good Wife though! I need to get caught up .... hmmmm ... lol!
My work is flexible so on days when baby is sucking me dry, I go home early. #noshame
kerils My sister goes through this every year. DH and I vowed we would never put up with that shit. Our parents are together (sis + me) but his (her DH) parents aren't so they have us (+ our parents families), his Mom (+hubby) and Dad (+wife) She spends her holiday's running around like a mad person. It makes it totally not enjoyable for them.
We were at her house for my niece's 1st bday the other day and my Mom pipes up about how we were going to my sister's on Christmas morning. Sister shot me a look and me being me, I decided to say something. I knew my sis had to make a trip to her DH's Mom's that afternoon so it wouldn't be feasible. My Mom seems to think she can invite herself to every one of her grandchildren's first Christmas'. Like, maybe my sis and her DH want to spend their daughter's first Christmas with just their family. I suggested Xmas eve for us to all get together. My sis texted me later was like, "The kids are up at 7, I guess we could do it at 9 but we have to be out of here by 11am." I said "Hell no!" This is DH and my first Christmas in our first home so we decided to actually do gifts this year. I am not setting an alarm for Christmas day and skipping my own Christmas to rush to my sister's and placate my Mother.
Oh well then when we were deciding which day to do it on, my Mother was acting as if she could accept zero other invitations because of what we were doing. *eye*roll* I think she's just pissed we're not actually getting together Christmas day. Like, get over it. You're 2 people. Sister is 4 and next Christmas we will have a baby too.
Yeah I'm getting 70's style down there. I literally only clean up for my appointments so once it goes to abdominal doppler only, all bets are off. The real FFFC? That's not just because of pregnancy. I'm lazy.
Legit, I take it off ... let it grow ... way out ... then do it all again. I could care less and if DH ever said anything, my response would be the same as dancegurl1118 I am so sick of having to shave and pluck everything. It's freaking exhausting and annoying! I do clean up for appointments as well ... except my first prenatal when I had NO idea my Dr was going to do a physical. I felt bad for that woman. My lady bits and legs were in zero shape to be seen by anyone outside my household lol!
^^ditto but I do not understand why people "feel bad for the doctor." Of all the things this person sees and touches, pubic hair and leg hair is not anywhere near the worst, I am certain. Be clean, but beyond that, really so what?
^^ditto but I do not understand why people "feel bad for the doctor." Of all the things this person sees and touches, pubic hair and leg hair is not anywhere near the worst, I am certain. Be clean, but beyond that, really so what?
There was an l&d nurse on Sept 14 BMB and she tried to tell us the hospital staff would treat us better if we shaved and painted out toenails. Mostly because the doctors thought it was gross if you were not looking your best.
^^ditto but I do not understand why people "feel bad for the doctor." Of all the things this person sees and touches, pubic hair and leg hair is not anywhere near the worst, I am certain. Be clean, but beyond that, really so what?
There was an l&d nurse on Sept 14 BMB and she tried to tell us the hospital staff would treat us better if we shaved and painted out toenails. Mostly because the doctors thought it was gross if you were not looking your best.
Seriously?! remind me to never go to that hospital.
^^ditto but I do not understand why people "feel bad for the doctor." Of all the things this person sees and touches, pubic hair and leg hair is not anywhere near the worst, I am certain. Be clean, but beyond that, really so what?
There was an l&d nurse on Sept 14 BMB and she tried to tell us the hospital staff would treat us better if we shaved and painted out toenails. Mostly because the doctors thought it was gross if you were not looking your best.
BFP May 2013 - MMC at 8 weeks BFP September 2013 - MMC at 12 weeks BFP February 2014 - early loss/CP at 4.5 weeks BFP May 2014 - MMC/ complete molar pregnancy at 11 weeks BFP December 2015 - DD born 8/18/2015 BFP November 2016 - pending...
That nurse should be ashamed of herself. I don't give a fuck what your pubic hair looks like, nor should I, nor do I remember it (or your vagina for that matter).
You should be getting equal care whether you're vajazzeled, shaven, full bush, or have two vaginas.
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
Sorry for the poor man's siggy...ticker won't load regardless of how many tips I read.
I mean....painted tonails and ladyscaping are not going to save you from taking a dump during delivery. I'm pretty sure L&D staff have other shit to worry about. Literally.
Yeah we did that last year and I said never again. This year the in laws got thanksgiving, and my parents got Christmas Eve and anyone else who wants to see us can stop by Monday. But I feel your pain. Good luck!
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BFP September 2013 - MMC at 12 weeks
BFP February 2014 - early loss/CP at 4.5 weeks
BFP May 2014 - MMC/ complete molar pregnancy at 11 weeks
BFP December 2015 - DD born 8/18/2015
BFP November 2016 - pending...
Married: 05/26/2012
DS Born Happy and Healthy via C-section: 10/04/2013
Natural M/C: 07/08/2014
DD Born Happy and Healthy via Emergency C-section: 06/30/2015
BFP #4: 11/15/2016
EDD: 7/27/2017
I literally don't even know what I'm really mad about...but regardless of what it is, I'm taking it out on DH these days. Pregnancy is making me an asshole. I don't know why and don't realize I'm doing it until afterwards. Poor DH.
Married: 06-2024
TTC #1: Since November 2015
Restarted TTC "count" Oct. 2016
due to previous issues.
***TW***
BFP: 11/4/2016
BFP: 07/17/2024
My ob said it was ok to take if necessary but google is definitely more 50/50.
I also spent my precious few headache free hours reading the train wreck that is BabyCenter. Holllyyyyyy crap lol
Highly monitored internet and no cell service in the office, so I'm postin' and ghostin' while I'm workin'
My ob suggested taking fioricet instead but i hadnt had much trouble with them until now.
So I just looked that drug up and 1. It's"habit-forming" and 2. Babies have been born with seizures from withdrawal... Is she joking with this stuff??
@LoveLee85 I'm sorry you were having so many, that's awful! I thought pregnancy might lessen them for me but now I'm wondering if this will be my 2nd tri symptom
Highly monitored internet and no cell service in the office, so I'm postin' and ghostin' while I'm workin'
Friends since 2008
Started dating: July 1st, 2013
Engaged: July 1st, 2014
Married: July 1st, 2016
R born: July 8th, 2017
N born: June 30th, 2019
Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022
(maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
Hope you get a burst of energy to finish your gifts! If you don't mind my asking, what kinds of things do you make?
Friends since 2008
Started dating: July 1st, 2013
Engaged: July 1st, 2014
Married: July 1st, 2016
R born: July 8th, 2017
N born: June 30th, 2019
Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022
(maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
Friends since 2008
Started dating: July 1st, 2013
Engaged: July 1st, 2014
Married: July 1st, 2016
R born: July 8th, 2017
N born: June 30th, 2019
Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022
(maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
LOVE The Good Wife though! I need to get caught up .... hmmmm ... lol!
My work is flexible so on days when baby is sucking me dry, I go home early. #noshame
Met: 08/2001 ~ Dating: 07/2004 ~ Engaged: 11/2009 ~ Married: 06/2011
TTC: Since 09/16 ~ BFP 10/28/16 ~ EDD 7/5/17
Team Pink * Canadian Bumpie
We were at her house for my niece's 1st bday the other day and my Mom pipes up about how we were going to my sister's on Christmas morning. Sister shot me a look and me being me, I decided to say something. I knew my sis had to make a trip to her DH's Mom's that afternoon so it wouldn't be feasible. My Mom seems to think she can invite herself to every one of her grandchildren's first Christmas'. Like, maybe my sis and her DH want to spend their daughter's first Christmas with just their family. I suggested Xmas eve for us to all get together. My sis texted me later was like, "The kids are up at 7, I guess we could do it at 9 but we have to be out of here by 11am." I said "Hell no!" This is DH and my first Christmas in our first home so we decided to actually do gifts this year. I am not setting an alarm for Christmas day and skipping my own Christmas to rush to my sister's and placate my Mother.
Oh well then when we were deciding which day to do it on, my Mother was acting as if she could accept zero other invitations because of what we were doing. *eye*roll* I think she's just pissed we're not actually getting together Christmas day. Like, get over it. You're 2 people. Sister is 4 and next Christmas we will have a baby too.
Met: 08/2001 ~ Dating: 07/2004 ~ Engaged: 11/2009 ~ Married: 06/2011
TTC: Since 09/16 ~ BFP 10/28/16 ~ EDD 7/5/17
Team Pink * Canadian Bumpie
Met: 08/2001 ~ Dating: 07/2004 ~ Engaged: 11/2009 ~ Married: 06/2011
TTC: Since 09/16 ~ BFP 10/28/16 ~ EDD 7/5/17
Team Pink * Canadian Bumpie
BFP September 2013 - MMC at 12 weeks
BFP February 2014 - early loss/CP at 4.5 weeks
BFP May 2014 - MMC/ complete molar pregnancy at 11 weeks
BFP December 2015 - DD born 8/18/2015
BFP November 2016 - pending...
You should be getting equal care whether you're vajazzeled, shaven, full bush, or have two vaginas.
DS1 - 7/2011, DD 12/2012, DS2 - 4/2014, MMC - 12/2015
(Edit: @kerils)
Pregnancy goals: be amazingly vajazzeled for all future appointments!