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FFFC?
I have two.
1. I usually don't do this, but I've totally started using the handicapped stall at work. For two reasons: a) the toilet is higher which makes it SO much easier to sit down and get up and b) there are bars on the wall which I can use to hoist my pregnant butt off the seat. I need this at home.
2. For the past three nights K has moved to the guest room because of my snoring. I do not feel the least bit bad. I never snored before (I blame pregnancy and a super stuffy nose that is either pregnancy/allergy related) but I have had to wear earplugs our entire relationship b/c he snores and grinds his teeth. I am secretly a bit vindicated. I told him he was welcome to my stash of earplugs.
Re: FFFC?
I always use the handicapped stall. Much more private; no one can see your feet.
Here's mine: I think my FSIL fails at wedding planning. I was venting to DH saying, "Wedding planning, you're doing it wrong." He said I should write a wedding etiquette book entitled that hahaha. First she asks a groomsman's GF to be in the wedding, they break up and she backs out. Now she's asked her brother's GF, who my FSIL and brother both do not like, to be in the wedding. Then there's the whole changing her colors to what my friend just used in her wedding last month (and FSIL was there). On the other hand I'm really hoping she picks the same dress so I don't have to buy another one.
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I think this is totally acceptable.
My confession: It took me a month to read the 5th Outlander book and now I'm not motivated to pick up another book. I have two books I want to read this month (one is the bc book), so I really need to get over it.
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This is going to sound terrible....
While it is terrible that Steve Jobs died. And of such a terrible disease. But noone on my facebook friends list actually knows the man and they are acting like they were BFF. Yes he was an innovator and sounds like he was a good person but there are people dying of this disease everyday. How about acknowledging that?
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I'm rather annoyed with my MIL. Lately when she watches DS for me she meets me in the driveway when I take him over. And then when I pick him up, she meets me outside with him. I think it's somewhat rude.
Has there been talk?
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Best FFFC EVER!! Love it.
Ok, here are mine:
1) I hate the new FB updates. Esp the side ticker. It annoys me. I know lamesauce. I am spending less time on there.
2) as a follow up to my SIL and her PG w/twins: we had a very LONG talk the other night and I am glad to know we are both on the same page. I feel bad about b!tiching about it b/c she went through hell to get where she is today. I feel like a doucHe complaining. She actually told me that I do not have to come to her baby shower as she knows what it is like. Of course, I will be PG by the time it happens which leads me to my next one....
3) Those on the email chain know but I am having my IUI tomorrow morning so all the dust, vibes, juju, etc is much needed. I got a much better response this time around w/the meds AND I am doing acupuncture and meditation.
4) I am wearing the same pants I wore 2 days ago. They smell fine to me.
I don't like to see anyone's pregnancy news period. I deleted my SIL from my FB because I don't want to see her updates. I'm staying off the board's email group for the same reason. I now know that next time I get pregnant I will keep it quiet and just let close friends and family know because I see how flaunting it can hurt others.
People have been reaching out to me lately and telling me their miscarriage stories. I had no clue how common it is. So many women experience it. That has helped.
One minute I think I'm OK and then I see a pregnancy announcement or picture on FB and my mood switches to evil biotch mode where I want to punch everyone. One of my coworkers made a comment about how when I am in that mood she can totally see why I was in the Marines.
I have pretty much stayed off FB except for yesterday so I've been in the clear. I made the mistake of going on there yesterday though and my bitterness started all over again.
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Unless they get extra dirty or I am in a house with cats while wearing them, I only wash pants (jeans and work pants) every 3-4 wears. I thought that was normal?
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I'm SO sorry to hear how rough it has been for you, Kasi.
We're here if you need to talk or if you just need to blow off steam.
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I regularly wear the same pants a couple of days a week to work. I only dry clean them occasionally. Like, if they are visibly dirty (so Amy, no flames from me).
I just set up my retirement w/ the dude who is a contractor and hangs out in the cafe recruiting people (we have 6 companies to pick from) because this place also offers life insurance and i am too lazy to find a broker. and it was easier than setting it up myself into my existing TIAA account.
I am going to ask for funding for a conference at the end of November. Mostly because the idea of going to AC for two or three nights is super appealing. I don't want to gamble. i want to sleep in a big puffy bed with all the lights turned off for 8+ hours.
Thanks Jo. After the first week I pretty much felt like I was back to normal. I wasn't crying about it anymore or anything. I pretty much still feel that way except I can't handle the pregnancy talk. Aside from that I am completely back to normal. I think I'm super bitter that it took two years to get that BFP and then it was gone so quickly.
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The Steve Jobs on FB has been bugging me too.
And I use the handicapped stall all the time. I like the space. Its not like someone is waiting for it!
I almost never wear a normal bra on the weekend (unless we go to see friends or something which isn't that often).
Ok, I admit reposting a quote from Steve Jobs but it really hit home to me. Other than that, it is sad he died but the fact he died from a disease that is uncurable is even more scary.
Thanks for the no flames of wearing the same pants-I just throw them in the dryer after a couple of uses to freshen them up. I think I need to get some new slacks for work anyways since I only have 3 good pairs.
Exactly what Jo said. We are here for you. Like I said, you have every right to take a break from the interwebz. Do what is right for you.
Oh and I am glad the Yankees lost...not a fan at all. Can you tell?
1) I am guilty of a Steve Jobs FB status, but I think what really hit home for me, is that our world would be completely different if not for the iPhone, iPod, iTunes, etc...but my day of mourning is over, death happens every day.
2) I'm with Emily, I wear work pants roughly once every 7-8 business days and wash or dry clean them not that often...
3) I have been ridiculously consumed with house and job hunting while at work. This is not good. I have $hit to do and CANNOT CONCENTRATE.
4) I may or may not have authorized DH to make an offer on a house that I have not seen....
5) Since I found out what our house was selling for, and how much we're making on it, I have been all sorts of bad about shopping. Like I've spent close to $500 in the past week on the new suit, an Old Navy spree, and 4 new pairs of shoes. Bad Andrea. BAD.
I hope Andrew is being supportive and understanding through this (I'm sure he is). And again, I'm so sorry - and Amy is right, take a break, do whatever you need to do. It is totally understandable and justified. I saw your post on FB the other day and I'm glad people are supportive, but don't feel like you have to be on there to explain yourself, and don't feel like you have to explain an absence to us - we ALL understand and get it. And we will be here when you're ready to come back if you need to take a break.
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big ditto