Weekly Randoms - Week of 3/27

pebbledam · March 2017

New week, new thread. What's on your agenda for the week?

jsnakehole · March 2017

It is a rainy and gross Monday morning.

I swear if my principal doesn't observe me today, I will riot. I need to get this observation done so I know if she'll let me apply for tenure so I can get my binder started. The stress of waiting is killing me.

pebbledam · March 2017

@jsnakehole - I feel like you've been waiting for your principal for forever! Grr!

It's also a dismal, dreary day here - perfect for sleeping!

kmalls · March 2017

Wtf! Wild turkeys just attacked my car! My parents have been telling me about the aggressive turkeys that gather in their yard every morning, but I had never seen them in action. I dropped the kids off this morning and there they were, blocking the road and holding up traffic. I tried slowly rolling up to them so I could attempt to get in the driveway, and the friggin' things puffed right up at attacked the car! I rolled down the window to yell at them and one of them popped his head right up like he was going to jump in. Assholes!

A town cop lives down the street from my parents and happened to be driving by, and she tried to block the turkeys with her car while I jumped out with the kids. It was just SUCH A WEIRD morning!

jenotontx · March 2017

@kmalls LMAO I'm sorry but that's hilarious

. Hopefully you are laughing about it now but if not I hope your day gets better.

Ok so I posted this in TWW but I started drinking RRL at the beginning of this cycle and I definitely think it's working! That or it's just a coincidence my LP is now on 12DPO when it's normally only 10 days. Not to mention my spotting just started last night when it normally starts on 9DPO and it's super duper light. I think I'm a believer... drink all the tea.

darkrose88 · March 2017

@kmalls LOL I've actually had a similar thing happen with geese (although I'd expect it from them, not turkeys!). I was pulling up to a stop sign, and as I was stopping the car, a goose flapped its wings up and threw itself at my car then bounced off! It was one of those "OMG, did it really just attack my car? moments". Thankfully I didn't need to get out of the car! Glad the cop was trying to help you and the kids out.

GG620 · March 2017

@kmalls this just made my morning hahaha. Sorry to laugh, but it is pretty funny. @JJMNO1616 yay all the tea!!

MJDsquared · March 2017

@kmalls Okay that would be TERRIFYING in the moment but so funny to think back on later! Haha.

Umm...I missed the whole, "I had my IUD removed and I think I'm ovulating or pregnant" nonsense thread until this morning. It's closed...but they didn't remove the pee pictures. Why didn't they remove the pee pictures?!

haylsbayls-2 · March 2017

@MJDsquared I also think she's a super catfish/troll. Look at her activity for the past two years. She's been trying for two years but only just had her IUD removed?! My favorite is this from 2015.
"So we just tried and maybe an hour or so later I went to the gym to do weights and forgot myself and did this sit up machine. Would that movement push any speem the opposite direction ? Not even sure if I make sense but I keep thinking about it and it's making me so nervous"

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MJDsquared · March 2017

@haylsbayls Hahaha WOW. Now I want to go look at her post history.

jenotontx · March 2017

@haylsbayls omg that post from 2015 is TOO MUCH. I don't understand what people get out of occasionally trolling a forum for two years. Do they not realize we can see their post history?

haylsbayls-2 · March 2017

@JJMNO1616 I don't understand it either! All of her posts are super bizarre though. Are you that bored with life?!

Hollyyyyy · March 2017

haylsbayls said:
"So we just tried and maybe an hour or so later I went to the gym to do weights and forgot myself and did this sit up machine. Would that movement push any speem the opposite direction ? Not even sure if I make sense but I keep thinking about it and it's making me so nervous"

Not sure if that was a typo on her end, or a word I've never heard before, but I think it's hilarious.

This week is going to be super slow at my office because it's Spring Break. I'm working on my online classes to finally get my RE License, and am hoping to start reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility.

My 3 year wedding anniversary is tomorrow! Pretty sure we will keep it low key, and just go to dinner or something since it's mid-week.

mschanandlerbong1214 · March 2017

Guys. I just had my IUD removed 2 hours ago. I'm not sure if I should take a HPT or OPK. Help!

Obviously jk but seriously I did just have it removed. My drs advice "start your prenatal vitamins, taking your bbt and charting. Call if you need any help and good luck!" I'm so pumped to actually start trying but I'm not about to start the OPKs right now lol

jenotontx · March 2017

Someone on the Nov BMB intro thread asked if she could be having twins because she is 3.5 weeks KU and has already had to go up a size in her pants.

mschanandlerbong1214 · March 2017

JJMNO1616 said:

Someone on the Nov BMB intro thread asked if she could be having twins because she is 3.5 weeks KU and has already had to go up a size in her pants.

Totes twins. Totes.

kmalls · March 2017

JJMNO1616 said:

Someone on the Nov BMB intro thread asked if she could be having twins because she is 3.5 weeks KU and has already had to go up a size in her pants.

Lolz. I also noticed someone saying she was having twin "feelings." Better register for that second car seat, girl, because twin feelings are LEGIT.

bean1818 · March 2017

I am using the Ovia app and some of the questions people post on there are the most random things you will ever read, if someone posts they are pregnant people ask for tips on how to get pregnant, it's so weird

zwink1 · March 2017

bean1818 said:

I am using the Ovia app and some of the questions people post on there are the most random things you will ever read, if someone posts they are pregnant people ask for tips on how to get pregnant, it's so weird

^ This ^ is why I have the Glow app on my phone!

bean1818 · March 2017

@zwink1 I mostly just use it to read the posts as my daily entertainment

AlohaKumu · March 2017

@jsnakehole - I hope you get your observation soon! I know how nerve-wracking it is waiting for the observation, so you can start on your swanky binder!

@kmalls - What an adventure! I'm glad those feathery jerks didn't get you. I was taking a jog on a road a few years ago when my neighbor's geese broke out of their fence and were all like:

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pebbledam · March 2017

I forgot my fitbit at home, guys. Let's see if I'm able to muster up the motivation to hit the gym after work without it.

ETA I totes made it to the gym!

TigerCakes · March 2017

@morado23 Good for you if you still go to the gym without your Fitbit. I don't like even walking without it on. I do step challenges every week with my friends so if I can't log my steps why bother taking them!

shortstack930 · March 2017

The band on my Fit bit broke off!! I feel so weird not wearing it and of course I took two walks and did the elliptical yesterday and I didn't have it on. I have to see if I can superglue it back together or something.

eggplantface · March 2017

@kmalls I just read all the posts and "Wild turkeys attacked my car" made my morning! How many people get to write that in their lives? I'm glad you got out of there safely!!

@mschanandlerbong1214 I'm encouraged your doc suggested temping!! So many are dismissive of it, like we're incapable of doing it right. Or, worse, the "It's unnecessary stress" dismissal. Good luck now that you're officially trying!!

I hate how the Bump app won't let you check post history. I missed the IUD lady's post history. Bad discussion-to-reply ratio!!

kmalls · March 2017

@shortstack930 I feel like I should get on the Fitbit bandwagon but I'm worried it'll just depress me with the lack of exercise I'm doing. Do you think having it on is an extra motivator to get moving?

Random:
Does anyone use a pressure cooker on the regular? I'm planning to cook a whole chicken tonight and have some questions.

gameofsucculents · March 2017

Does anyone else read through threads and think to themselves "penis in vagina" when they see "PNV" or is it just me?

Edit: because you don't "thing" you "think"
and edit #2 because I f'ed up again. Proofread much?

eggplantface · March 2017

gameofsucculents said:

Does anyone else read through threads and think to themselves "penis in vagina" when they see "PNV" or is it just me?

Every. Time. And, really, it makes complete sense.

AlohaKumu · March 2017

@kmalls - I use an Instant Pot. I've never tried to cook a whole chicken before, but I can try to answer any questions for your culinary quest!

jsnakehole · March 2017

eggplantface said:

gameofsucculents said:

Does anyone else read through threads and think to themselves "penis in vagina" when they see "PNV" or is it just me?

Every. Time. And, really, it makes complete sense.

Thirding this.

kmalls · March 2017

AlohaKumu said:

I use an Instant Pot. I've never tried to cook a whole chicken before, but I can try to answer any questions for your culinary quest!

@AlohaKumu I guess it's more of a poultry question in general. If I leave the skin on (which the recipe calls for), won't the skin turn out mushy? I feel like crispy skin is impossible in an IP.

AlohaKumu · March 2017

I use the sauté feature to crisp the skin prior to cooking, but it does lose a bit of its crisp with the pressure.

This site also recommends using the sauté feature on the Instant Pot or putting the chicken in the broiler for about 5 minutes before pressurizing it. https://www.mommypotamus.com/instant-pot-pressure-cooker-whole-chicken/

MJDsquared · March 2017

Ahhhhhhh I just scheduled an appointment with an RE for April 25th! Obviously part of me is very excited as you can tell, but part of me is really nervous and sad. And the very small irrational SS part of me is like, "Maybe I'll get pregnant this cycle and get to cancel my appointment and unicorns are real!"

I struggled trying to choose between the three in my area, but after contacting the three (and not even hearing back from one...rude) it became obvious which one to choose! And the lady I spoke to was really nice, so that was good.

AlohaKumu · March 2017

Yay! I'm glad you found an RE that seems to be a good fit for you, @MJDsquared! I'll still hold out hope for your unicorn, too

shortstack930 · March 2017

@kmalls yes I definitely feel like it motivates me more! If I look down and see I only have like 2500 steps I'm like ooh boy I need to get on the elliptical tonight.

@MJDsquared glad you found an RE! I have the same feelings--my first RE appointment is May 15 and I keep secretly hoping I'll get KU before then and have to cancel. I'll keep hoping for you though!!

eggplantface · March 2017

@MJDsquared I know how you feel, seeing an RE feels so serious! But it was reassuring to get all the tests done and get a plan, much better than the alternative! Your appointment will be here before you know it. And maybe you'll be speshul snoflake!!

Tennis11785 · March 2017

While working today (I promise..I was working), I came across this and had to share: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a51929/ranch-dressing-fountain-ranch-store/

Perhaps we can use it to summon back our ranch-loving friend

Avrilmai · March 2017

Tennis11785 said:

While working today (I promise..I was working), I came across this and had to share: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a51929/ranch-dressing-fountain-ranch-store/

Perhaps we can use it to summon back our ranch-loving friend

this is the reason I posted about the ranch restaurant last week.

elisek · March 2017

Because I don't talk about lube irl... so I was looking for a cheaper, sperm-friendly option which was more like normal lube and not needing an applicator. I ended up going with Conceive Plus (which I love if anyone wants a rec) but first I was checking out the reviews on Amazon to try and see what people thought. Turns out 99% of the reviews are almost entirely based on whether or not the got KU right away. Thankfully I found a couple people who who were just reviewing it's capabilities as a lube and not a magic KU wand. smh

jsnakehole · March 2017

The custodian came and apologized for the whole chair debacle, so that's good.

Even better, the woman who is in charge of early childhood centers in my district asked for my résumé, so it looks like I will be out of my school and on to bigger and better things next year.

And I just did 45 minutes at the gym, and have a girl date to see 'Beauty and the Beast' tomorrow. And I finished all my lesson plans for tomorrow so I'm going to go home, eat dinner, and start working on my Star Wars burlesque number.

jenotontx · March 2017

@jsnakehole Have you had your observation yet? Does moving to a different school have any impact on your tenure?

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