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Re: FFFC?
I'm kind of excited that DH is going to be out of town tonight. Even though I hate sleeping in an empty house, it will be nice to have 24 hours of alone time at home.
I need to go to the bank at lunch to deposit my Christmas Club check (which is from an out of town credit union) and I plan on getting Arby's for lunch. So unhealthy, but so yummy.
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I judge my mom for her reaction to a comment I made on Wednesday.
My dad went to the doctor and came home; He told me that the doctor said if he lost 30 pounds he could get off his blood pressure medicine (his last pill). For the first time, I saw a flicker of desire to finally lose weight (he's boardering on concerning for me).
It frustrates me to no end that my mom barely acknowledged that he was down to one pill, and 30 pounds away from no pills.
She barely cooks, and when she does it isn't healthy. At. All.
Just makes me mad. And sad.
Brit, I judge my mom for pan frying everything and claiming its healthy because its OLIVE OIL. OK, moderation people.
My dad only eats about 30% of what she cooks and they throw out soooo much food (she is kind of an awful cook. is that my FFFC?)
I get so irriated with K never returning my clothes that B wears, that today, in the bag of stuff I'm sending back to him, I deliberately only sent back one sock.
The last time B came home, he was wearing two different socks, one of which belongs to me. So, I'm only sending back the sock that belongs to K.
My bff isn't talking to me.
The last email I sent her was to let her know that a family friend (that she knows) has a brain tumor, this was the day before the 3-day. She responded back that I have been too negative lately and didn't appreciate it, but she'd keep Lisa in her thoughts.
You know, the past 2 years have been really hard years with my job, family issues. deaths etc, but when you can't talk to your friends then who can you talk to?
This is the first time I've said anything to anyone other than M. (who thinks I just need to call her) but what do I say, I am sorry for being so negative. Why are you mad at me? She didn't walk the 3-day this year b/c she had a prior commitment, but walked 2 other years. She never even made a comment on the walk to me, which really killed me. If anyone knows what goes into it its her, and nothing...
maybe you can pick up some goodwill clothes for B for the days you send him to K? annoying but at least you'd be out minimal $.
Wow, that sounds awful. I'm sorry. I would try calling her to see if you can get to the root of the problem. It could be a total misunderstanding, but I don't think I could handle not knowing. I really hope that's all it is . I know how awful I have felt when past friends have just decided that they no longer care for some absurd reason.
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I'm actually headed to Once Upon a Child on my lunch break to do just that! Well, I'm getting some clothes for me to keep, and them some of the cheaper (aka lower quality brands) for outfits to put B in on the days he goes with K.
Yep, I'm planning on putting a giant "A" on the tag of anything Brody is wearing that doesn't belong to K. At least then he can't used the excuse of he doesn't know which clothes belong to me.
Last Sunday I had to call K literally minutes after the dropped of B because he hadn't returned his coat....
At least it was in the truck with him so all he had to do was turn around and drop it off. But still....
I'm over (giving up) on cloth diapers. After going a week without power and using disposables with no laundry worries I just can't get back into it. I'm calling it quits for a few reasons. Alexi not being on board is part of it, but also with our front load washer washing them was a chore. One cycle took 3 hours and then an extra rinse for another 30 minutes just to get them clean. MIL offered to wash them with her front loader when we told her Tuesday we were quitting and why, but I'd feel bad letting her do the work with all that she already does. Also, since it was taking me so much time I really can't imagine handling two in cloth as tired as I already am.
A and I talked about it and there were no "I told you so's". He said he was proud of me for trying and realizes he was no help. We told MIL on Tuesday and she scolded Alexi for not helping, but I assured her it wasn't the whole reason. Perhaps if I was a SAHM and had more time to babysit our washer or use my MIL's things would be different, but I'm glad I tried and won't look back with regrets or what ifs.
That said I will be selling my stash, so any of you CD moms with girls let me know if you need anything.
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DUDE! This is an AWWWWWWW not a confession! CONGRATS!
A+S | Met 8/24/06 | Married 9/27/08
Started TTC 12/2008 | dx PCOS 5/2009
6 failed clomid/femara/TI cycles, 1 failed clomid/ovidrel/IUI cycle
Successful Cycle: 5/12/11 - 1000mg Metformin + 100mg Clomid(late response) + TI = BFP
? 2/13/12 - We proudly welcomed our daughter, Hadley Teresa! ?
? Lots of Luck to all of 3T/IF ?
This is really sad
I'm sorry, Crystal (((HUGS)))
I hope that you can talk to her soon and get to the bottom of why she feels the way she does. You're so sweet, and it's been rough lately for you ... friends are supposed to be there to listen when you need to vent.
A+S | Met 8/24/06 | Married 9/27/08
Started TTC 12/2008 | dx PCOS 5/2009
6 failed clomid/femara/TI cycles, 1 failed clomid/ovidrel/IUI cycle
Successful Cycle: 5/12/11 - 1000mg Metformin + 100mg Clomid(late response) + TI = BFP
? 2/13/12 - We proudly welcomed our daughter, Hadley Teresa! ?
? Lots of Luck to all of 3T/IF ?
Heck ya thanks an AWWWW! Congrats!
Another confession... I got a "no" from the admissions job. While I know it was the first job I had an interview for here in Cleveland, and I really didn't want to have to deal with the prospect of travelling, it still stings. I worry that I may slip back into the pitty party faster than before if things dont start to look up. booo.
Hell, I would do several karate kicks. Congrats!
my cats are driving my BSC.
The younger one runs around the house and the moment I am out of his site, he starts crying.
My older one is deaf now
and she growls and meows constantly.
Oh did I mention they do this at night. When we are sleeping.
I just want some cats that sleep when we sleep and can get along. Le sigh.
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I met with a registered dietican my SIL recommneded. I was going to do a 10 week jump start program when I found out how much the RD charged. Then I was going to use my CC to do it, only to find out, I do not have enough $$ on my CC. I guess that is a sign I can not afford it
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I think the "honeymoon" stage of being a homeowner is sinking in. I love it but man that mortgage is making me scrape pennies. We certainly are not living paycheck to paycheck but my bank account is pathetic after the mortgage is taken out. Which is why I am seriously considering looking for a higher paying job some time next year so it will help me still save some $$ while paying a mortgage. And if you want to know how much we are paying, you will probably pass out when you hear it. Sometimes living CA is not very affordable.
DH and I are still together.
We are slowly working on things.
This makes me happy to see. I am glad things are working out.
Thanks. It's tough, but we will get through it.
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I do, too