BFP #1 December 2012 - MMC January 2013, D&C February 2013 BFP #2 October 2014 - DD arrived July 16, 2015 BFP #3 July 2016 - MC @ 9 weeks August 2016 BFP #4 Due January 2, 2018 - Please stick baby!
Diagnosis: PCOS TTC since 1/12 IUI x 3- BFN IVF #1- OCT/ NOV 2013-BFN FET #1- February 12 2014- M/C at 5+4 FET #2- July 2014- BFN IVF #2- 11/9/14 Transferred 1 BB expanding blast Baby girl born 7/26/15 Hysteroscopy/D&C/Polyp removal- 10/16 Unexpected BFP 12/16- EDD: 8/11/17- It's a Boy!
Post by wineandcake on Apr 27, 2017 9:40:29 GMT -5
I'm at work today and basically all my patients have cancelled. We're in the middle of a huge ice storm, it's insane. I can't believe the clinic is even open its that bad. I'm hoping my afternoon appointments cancel, I don't really want to be here all day. I'm too excited to go and pack everything for my move!
IDK if this is unpopular or not, but there's been a few people around here lately posting TW stories about pregnancies. Please keep in mind some of us are in fact KU (and/or have experienced loss) and are sensitive and will continue to be sensitive. Posting TW and then posting the story 3 lines down doesn't help. Spoiler that shit or just dont post it at all, ok?
As a note: If it's about YOU directly, please, please post - we're here for support! But friends, brothers sisters mothers cousins? Please spare us the details. If you MUST mention, just say a friend is going through something upsetting and you're hurting for them.
We're all struggling with allergies and no sleep here. It was supposed to rain and storm all day today. I was looking forward to it washing away all the pollen. I woke up to sunshine. There have been a few clouds but no real rain yet. I want to open windows so it's not hot but also do not want to make allergies worse. I miss central air more than a dishwasher.
Post by lovealwaysalison on Apr 27, 2017 10:58:43 GMT -5
Slow day at work maybe I can actually play today. Hi guys!
I'm sitting at my desk not wanting to do any of my "when I get some downtime" pile stuff. It all seems too tedious and boring. Ugh.
Ella is having a real hard time sleeping the last few weeks. She screams and cries unless she's laying with me. Even then, she spends a solid half hour crying, trying to fall asleep, no matter what I do. And then we have to hope and pray she doesn't wake up when we move her to her crib. It usually takes 3-4 tries. I am exhausted.
Her ears are clear, we had to pedi check when this first started. I guess it could be her molars. We are considering trying a toddler bed to see if it really is her crib causing the issue but....that makes me nervous!
IDK if this is unpopular or not, but there's been a few people around here lately posting TW stories about pregnancies. Please keep in mind some of us are in fact KU (and/or have experienced loss) and are sensitive and will continue to be sensitive. Posting TW and then posting the story 3 lines down doesn't help. Spoiler that shit or just dont post it at all, ok?
As a note: If it's about YOU directly, please, please post - we're here for support! But friends, brothers sisters mothers cousins? Please spare us the details. If you MUST mention, just say a friend is going through something upsetting and you're hurting for them.
I disagree with this - not that there shouldn't be a trigger warning, there should be - but a lot of people don't know coding and making them vague-post because (general) you can't help yourself after a trigger warning is provided is a little much.
I would absolutely encourage a *specific* trigger warning, like, "TW: pregnancy loss" or "TW: domestic violence."
IDK if this is unpopular or not, but there's been a few people around here lately posting TW stories about pregnancies. Please keep in mind some of us are in fact KU (and/or have experienced loss) and are sensitive and will continue to be sensitive. Posting TW and then posting the story 3 lines down doesn't help. Spoiler that shit or just dont post it at all, ok?
As a note: If it's about YOU directly, please, please post - we're here for support! But friends, brothers sisters mothers cousins? Please spare us the details. If you MUST mention, just say a friend is going through something upsetting and you're hurting for them.
I disagree with this - not that there shouldn't be a trigger warning, there should be - but a lot of people don't know coding and making them vague-post because (general) you can't help yourself after a trigger warning is provided is a little much.
I would absolutely encourage a *specific* trigger warning, like, "TW: pregnancy loss" or "TW: domestic violence."
Yes, this.
I feel as long as there is a trigger warning like kris mentioned above and maybe a spoiler (and if you don't know how to spoiler, just ask and someone can help you) then you should be able to share. I think we have to be careful about telling others how they should post. We are here to support one another, and that of course goes both ways. We should be able to share and also respect the feelings of others when it comes to trigger-worthy topics. I don't want people to feel like they can't lean on us for support in any way in here and I also don't want anyone to be hurt by someone who posts. So, just try and cover your bases I guess with a spoiler or TW?
I want to say thank you to everyone who thoughtfully responded to my woe is me post the other day. (I have had no time to respond until now. LOL)
I know this season will pass, and I will even long for these days when they are gone, but man is it a struggle while I'm in the thick of it.
The thing is, I do have ME time. I just don't have DOWN time. Time where I'm alone and doing nothing. (R has pushed his bedtime back to 9pm, and I go to sleep at 10 and have tons of work to do in that hour.) And I didn't realize how much I would need that. But yesterday I had an on-campus training and it got out early, so instead of going back to my classroom to work, I went home and laid in bed with no pants and messed around on my phone for two hours and it was fucking glorious.
We leave for the NRA convention tomorrow. Try not to be jealous.
That's by me and pixiepink24 ! This is a work trip yes?
A work trip for DH that me and Dylan are tagging along to. We should get in Friday night then leave sunday morning. It's a 5 hour drive for us which should be fun.
So I had mentioned a while back that DH started his own company. He builds custom firearms and does gunsmithing. He's trying to get some face time with companies to get better prices. And since I'm the "CFO" I have to go to - really just to keep him on task so we aren't there forever.
BFP #1 December 2012 - MMC January 2013, D&C February 2013 BFP #2 October 2014 - DD arrived July 16, 2015 BFP #3 July 2016 - MC @ 9 weeks August 2016 BFP #4 Due January 2, 2018 - Please stick baby!
Don't you hate when you get a salad from somewhere and the lettuce is not great? I have a Trader Joes salad right now and the lettuce is probably fine to consume but not up to my standards. There are some wilty pieces and some of the romaine stalks are turning the reddish color. It's all I have so I'm trying to pick out the decent pieces to actually eat then will probably have to hit the vending machine because I will still be hungry. Things like this put a damper on a pretty decent day, at least for me.
BFP #1 December 2012 - MMC January 2013, D&C February 2013 BFP #2 October 2014 - DD arrived July 16, 2015 BFP #3 July 2016 - MC @ 9 weeks August 2016 BFP #4 Due January 2, 2018 - Please stick baby!
@katechristine18, kristhegirl,I can see that. I honestly and USUALLY, am on team "Just scroll past TW and keep livin" but sometimes it's hard! Especially when there are people commenting and quoting in the thread offering their condolences and whatnot. I literally was walking into an u/s when I accidentally read past a TW and it fucked me up. Of course not that anyone would know that! Maybe I'm just too close to it now and am seeing them in a different light? Who knows. Just sharing my feelings.
@katechristine18, kristhegirl,I can see that. I honestly and USUALLY, am on team "Just scroll past TW and keep livin" but sometimes it's hard! Especially when there are people commenting and quoting in the thread offering their condolences and whatnot. I literally was walking into an u/s when I accidentally read past a TW and it fucked me up. Of course not that anyone would know that! Maybe I'm just too close to it now and am seeing them in a different light? Who knows. Just sharing my feelings.
Please don't feel bad for your feelings! I think especially pregnancy and child issues need big trigger warnings here - not because other triggering topics are less important, but because of the audience here: moms with young children, many of whom have struggled with IF and/or loss. The conundrum is that this is also a sympathetic and knowledgeable audience for those very topics.
If a poster knows how to use a spoiler, it's a great tool. It just can't be a requirement. I think not quoting a TW post, and at least leaving several spaces after the TW if someone posts one, is best practice and takes no special knowledge.
I want people to be able to post when they need support, no matter what the situation. I also want people to be able to avoid reading something that is specifically upsetting to them.
@katechristine18 , kristhegirl ,I can see that. I honestly and USUALLY, am on team "Just scroll past TW and keep livin" but sometimes it's hard! Especially when there are people commenting and quoting in the thread offering their condolences and whatnot. I literally was walking into an u/s when I accidentally read past a TW and it fucked me up. Of course not that anyone would know that! Maybe I'm just too close to it now and am seeing them in a different light? Who knows. Just sharing my feelings.
I get you. I hope I didn't come off as dismissive at all. Thee have been times where I have read certain posts that made my heart sink, so I totally understand where you're coming from. It's just so hard to tell people what and how to post with certain things. Every situation has its own nuance. I am certainly much more aware now having participated more in Parenting about TW situations. But believe me, I understand. Your feelings are more than valid.
Diagnosis: PCOS TTC since 1/12 IUI x 3- BFN IVF #1- OCT/ NOV 2013-BFN FET #1- February 12 2014- M/C at 5+4 FET #2- July 2014- BFN IVF #2- 11/9/14 Transferred 1 BB expanding blast Baby girl born 7/26/15 Hysteroscopy/D&C/Polyp removal- 10/16 Unexpected BFP 12/16- EDD: 8/11/17- It's a Boy!
Well let me know if you want to meet up or do something else in the city. There are a few things going on this weekend in town. I also live pretty close by!
Or if you just want suggestions of places to go, eat, things to do, etc.
Well let me know if you want to meet up or do something else in the city. There are a few things going on this weekend in town. I also live pretty close by!
Or if you just want suggestions of places to go, eat, things to do, etc.
I would love any dining suggestions near the convention center. We're actually staying at the Hilton that's pretty close to it. I think we will get into down around 7 so want something to either pick up or that's quick but not fast food.
I will let you know what the day looks like Saturday. I was hoping that it would be like a 1/2 day event but I am sure DH will think otherwise.
BFP #1 December 2012 - MMC January 2013, D&C February 2013 BFP #2 October 2014 - DD arrived July 16, 2015 BFP #3 July 2016 - MC @ 9 weeks August 2016 BFP #4 Due January 2, 2018 - Please stick baby!
I have got to get off the computer and make burp cloths. This kid is coming in 4 months and I have nothing done.
I had this freak out moment last week. And well, there's still nothing done. Hopefully you're more productive than I am.
Umm...I've bought a few things, but the room she needs is currently occupied by A and A's new room is a guest room that has all the new baby's stuff piled on the bed. I'm down to less than 12 weeks...AHHHHH
Post by lonegalathome on Apr 27, 2017 14:10:21 GMT -5
I restrained myself. I got ds1 and 3 keens at Nordstrom rack. How do I not have any in ds3 size?!! Ugh. Well I bought his off the "girl" rack since they didn't have "boy" ones in his size. They are like aqua and green- and $20 cheaper than any of the boy ones one line
sharebear05, from a fellow asthmatic....step away from the laundry!!!! Girl, sit yo ass on the couch, nap, eat and nap some more. I completely understand the urge to do something productive and who really thinks doing laundry is an athletic event, it's not like you're running a long distance event. BUT your poor lungs need to heal and right now getting up to do anything is like asking them to support you doing a marathon. Be kind to them, you kind of need them 😉
A was complaining that her ears hurt, so her pediatrician who is already overbooked, is squeezing us in to look at her ears. We can't get in to ENT until May 31st, and she's already been on 4 courses of antibiotics since February! I feel so bad for her!
Post by kristhegirl on Apr 27, 2017 15:03:12 GMT -5
cornpop311 because someone we know is hurting, and we come to our friends for support -that's why people post about bad things happening to other people they know. I want to know when friends of my friends are going through something terrible - my friends are affected, too. We help ease the burden by being here and supportive.
Post by kristhegirl on Apr 27, 2017 15:06:55 GMT -5
I'm pretty put off by this idea that we are only here for sympathy and support if it's a personal situation. That is a subjective and ever-moving line in the sand. Like, if it's someone's sister, is that okay? Cousin? Friend? Coworker? Why does it matter to us as "the board?" Someone among us is affected by something and they are seeking support.
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