April 2010 Weddings
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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.
Confessions???
We have not done our confessions for a long time!
I say we need to come clean for once. ; )
*~~Danie~~*
Re: Confessions???
K, I'll start.
I confess that even though I gave up fast food for lent, I steal about 5 french fries ever time I get them for Jeff...
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This! Although Jeff and I have taken a break from actively trying (not not trying), I am still just kind of frustrated that everyone around me seems to get pregnant on a whim. I just more feel like I miss out on so much from my family because I don't have kids. And none of them seem to get it. My sister just got a letter from my grandmother that hasn't spoken to any of us in 8 years because of my nieces. I know I should be happy she is just reaching out to someone (and I am happy about it), but I can't help but think that I won't receive such letter since I don't have children for her to talk about.
Me, three.
And it just kills me that as soon as we start TTC, my cycle has gone haywire. I had a normal cycle in mid-December to mid-January (28 days). Last month I went 42 days and had to take meds to jump start AF. This time I am charting and on cycle day 22 there is no ovulation detected and my temps look like a roller coaster. Normally right now I'd be feeling the beginning cramps of AF, but nada. I really just want to either get pregnant or have a normal period so I know that things are okay.
I confess... I feel a little overwhelmed being bombarded with bad news from all over - the city, the nation.. the world, and it makes me actually feel a little guilty to have the life that I have. I find myself figuratively "waiting for the other shoe to drop" or for the next "bad" thing to happen. It's kind of hard to explain, but it is taking a lot more energy to remain optimistic these days in the face of so much suffering by so many...
I totally get this, to a "t". I feel very fortunate for the life I've had so far - not necessarily financially, I've never really had to deal with a tragic event happening to my close friends or family. I often feel like it's just a matter of time before someone (or I) is diagnosed with a terrible disease or something. I try to just stay positive and thankful for what I do have, but it can be hard to understand why some are luckier than others.
Also on the "baby" topic...
Talking to a co-worker today about the cost of daycare (she pays $2600 a month for 2 kids under 4!!!!!) was PLENTY of birth control for me. Sheesh. I feel so guilty that we can't afford for me to be a stay at home mom, and that's why DH only wants one. I feel guilty about that also...any only children out there to make me feel better about that?
DH is an only child. He grew up happy and pretty well adjusted
I have a sister and I'm struggling with the day care issue as well I'd really love two but not sure we can afford that.
Julie (and others) - you are NOT selfish!
You want to be a mommy and there's nothing selfish about that at all - the feelings you're having regarding your friends & family that are currently GP are perfectly normal! Prayers & baby vibes are headed your way!!
Well said, Cindy! Who ever said you were selfish for knowing what you wanted for yourself in life? Don't be so hard on yourself
I confess that, in playing around with my new iPhone (love love it, by the way), I downloaded Angry Birds just to see what the fuss is about. Swamped as I am, I may or may not have stayed at work an extra half hour yesterday because I couldn't get past level 15. And I may or may not have started making dinner later than usual last night because of the aforementioned level 15. Perhaps I even just decided to take a quick break just now and rejoiced privately in my office because I finally manage to kill that stupid pig.
Haha! I am OBSESSED!!! I have passed every level with 3 stars on the regular one now, and am working on the Holidays one! Hehe! : )
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No one actually told me I was selfish. I just sometimes feel selfish for being jealous of others who have what I can't and want more than anything.
I hear ya....
@Allioops- DH is an only child as well and has had no problems, he does well in social situations even though his mother is rather NOT social so he learned it outside home. So I'm sure your future baby would be fine! Trust me I know kids are expensive :-P
@Lori- I LOVE Angry Birds, I got addicted and beat all the levels so I'm working on Angry Birds Seasons now. I have slowed down and actually started working while I'm at work more now . . .
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I totally get this, to a "t". I feel very fortunate for the life I've had so far - not necessarily financially, I've never really had to deal with a tragic event happening to my close friends or family. I often feel like it's just a matter of time before someone (or I) is diagnosed with a terrible disease or something. I try to just stay positive and thankful for what I do have, but it can be hard to understand why some are luckier than others.
This I can totally understand. I often feel like everything is going "too" well. I too have never had a close family member die (expect for very old grandparents) I always worry about it being "my turn" to experience something so awful. I also understand what you mean about all of the awful things happening around the world, I also feel like I am very lucky to not be affected by any of it, but I often think it could be just around the corner...
Edit: Sorry still trying to figure out the whole copy and reply thing....