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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Re: Open Letter Tuesday
Dear Boss,
Considering that my last day of work is this Friday, I cannot believe that you still have not had the BALLS to call me and tell me that I'm being laid off.
Signed,
Can't Wait To Get the Eff Out of Here
Dear Aunt-in-law:
Yeah it was nice to see you again after maybe 5 or so months and yeah, thanks for telling me how fat I got and how another aunt-in-law had told you how much weight I put on.
I KNOW!!!!!!
Don't you think I know that I have gained lots of weight in a short period?!? The thing is I wish I could but I cannot tell you the hormones that have been pumped into me the last 6 months or so to deal with my IF issues because I know that another family discussion on *that* topic will ensue.
So, yes I am fat! And no, I am not pregnant. But, as I said, yeah thanks for asking!
Your niece in law,
Feeling un-Law-ish
Our New Home! Renovation Underway! The Law Nest
TTC Journey
7/2008 - begin TTC
7/2009 - began charting
9/2009 - Dx Endometriosis
10/2009 - HSG/SA (Normal)
12/2009 -6/2010 - Lupron #1 & 2
Sep-Nov 2010- Clomid Cycles #1&2 = BFN
Dec 2010 - Clomid Cycle #3 = BFP (1/11/11);no h/b (2/10/11); D&C (2/23/11)
5/11-6/11 - herbal tea regime = BFN
7/24/2011- herbal tea regime = surprise BFP
Girl, you haven't seen me in months! LOL I put on all this weight in May! But to be honest, I didn't take it too much to heart. I have been hearing it so much, the worst was my old neighbor from our old apartment.
He is this big, black, tall man and he goes like, "So when are you expecting?" And I replied, "No, not pregnant Johnny" He responds, "Dah-yam girl, whatcha eating?" LOLOLOLOL
And, Helene please! I don't see you as fat. So I don't know what you are talking about. The meds are messing with us. There better be a light at the end of this blasted tunnel!
Our New Home! Renovation Underway! The Law Nest
TTC Journey
7/2008 - begin TTC
7/2009 - began charting
9/2009 - Dx Endometriosis
10/2009 - HSG/SA (Normal)
12/2009 -6/2010 - Lupron #1 & 2
Sep-Nov 2010- Clomid Cycles #1&2 = BFN
Dec 2010 - Clomid Cycle #3 = BFP (1/11/11);no h/b (2/10/11); D&C (2/23/11)
5/11-6/11 - herbal tea regime = BFN
7/24/2011- herbal tea regime = surprise BFP
Damn, I can't believe it, it's been 3 months since I last saw you. We'll have to change that, I just need to get through this week though with my sanity.
Sorry for hijacking the Open Letter post!
Yeah Nova and Carrie, and I thought people from my island were bold faced but I guess it's everywhere. I want to believe that they all mean well and just do not know how to either communicate effectively or just do not know when to stay quiet.
Nova, I completely understand. Do what you need to do to take care of you. I myself am out of circulation for a while myself on account of the mom being here so we can always catch up some time maybe next month.
Our New Home! Renovation Underway! The Law Nest
TTC Journey
7/2008 - begin TTC
7/2009 - began charting
9/2009 - Dx Endometriosis
10/2009 - HSG/SA (Normal)
12/2009 -6/2010 - Lupron #1 & 2
Sep-Nov 2010- Clomid Cycles #1&2 = BFN
Dec 2010 - Clomid Cycle #3 = BFP (1/11/11);no h/b (2/10/11); D&C (2/23/11)
5/11-6/11 - herbal tea regime = BFN
7/24/2011- herbal tea regime = surprise BFP
Karllen, Carrie, that sucks! Sorry! People can be so rude. And I think it stinks even more when it comes from family members, because they somehow think that you wouldn't be offended if they asked you that!?
Dear kid sleeping on the couch next to me,
You have your own bed. Please resume regular naps in there. It will make mama so much more relaxed and less stressed out and frustrated. I get that potty training is a hard thing to master and you're dealing with it in your own way, but trust me, you'll be so much more comfortable in your crib.
Love, your frustrated mama
Dear mom,
Please stop arguing with every single parenting decision I make regarding my child. And for crying out loud, please stop justifying your decisions with "well, that's just common sense" and "I've had so much more experience than you". I love you and I do respect your advice, when you give me legitimate reasons. Just because I'm doing something different from how you did it doesn't mean it's wrong.
Love, your equally-opinionated daughter
Bubblegum Explosion
Lawby, I've been asked too much if I'm pregnant too, but it must be even more annoying with the extra stuff you're going through. I've decided to ask people back if they're pregnant or ask if they've gained weight too.
Dear Department of Education,
For the past 2 days I have regiven the math and English language arts tests to students hoping for a passing grade to go onto the next grade. You should see the pressure these children are under. They constantly look at the clock to see if the misery is over yet and make sounds of exasperation looking at the 8 passages with 5 question each. They are only 9 years old and I feel this was more stressful for them than my college ACT (SAT) test. There just has to be a better way to work with these kids. Is this really helping them?
Sincerely, teacher for urban school change
I'm sorry to hear how rude people are. I've never been a skinny girl and for the most part people don't comment. But, there is this family "friend" (it's my mom's...I can live without her) and I remember when I was planning my wedding she said to me "You are going to lose weight for your wedding, aren't you?". Are you serious lady? How do you have the balls to ask someone that? She was always like that tho'. When my sis was getting married, she told my mom that she didn't like my sis's dress and that it was going to rain on her wedding day. Maybe this lady just doesn't want to see people get married, who knows. LOL Other than that, I don't really remember people coming right out and making comments about my weight. I think they knew better. lol
Sorry I have nothing to contribute to Open Letter Tuesday. lol