Do we bitch over here?

[IFinTN]

We typically have not had a dedicated thread for bitching but if something is really bugging you, feel free to AW it out. I think for the most part we try to focus on the positives over here because everything else is scary as shit!

[snarkysparklefart]

I wish hemmies on the asshat OB I saw yesterday. He's literally the only downfall to my OB practice/ rotations- the most anto VBAC, unfriendly, pompous assed fat shaming jerk face. I had legitimate questions and none of them got answered, so having the surgery scheduled call me this morning was absolutely uncalled for, since I won't be scheduling anything at this time. That poor lady got the worst of me, unfortunately! 

[sewfie2]

Oh, I've got one. And it's a long rant.

Apparently, during the middle of the day yesterday, someone walked up our driveway (which is quite the hill) and stole a fed ex package with a small motor (like, toy motor or something) and MH shoes that he left out to dry. Dafuq is wrong with people?! I thought being at the top of a hill would have helped prevent it. Unless it was the fed ex guy that took it...
The really weird thing? We had a small web cam set up to watch a food dish (we feed the strays and birds, and MH loves to watch what happens at the bowl while we're at work) and a bunch of camping stuff that we were re-organizing. They didn't take any of that.
I guess I'm going to get a security system installed and the mr is planning on mounting the camera up in the corner of the carport roof. We put everything away, but I'm all freaked out now. This is the 2nd time in less than 3 years since we bought the house that something like this has happened. Guess I should have gotten security much sooner. The really effed up thing is that the last two houses we rented we in much shadier neighborhoods and we never had a problem. We left the doors unlocked by accident back then and nothing happened. Now we live in a fairly nice neighborhood basically surrounded by retirees and families and we have to deal with this crap.

[IFinTN]

There's several threads on the first page where we vent frustrations. Our group is kinda small so we can indulge in personal rants more easily. If you want to start a weekly rant thread that's fine but I think it accomplishes the opposite of what you want (more action) by chilling those who post their own rant threads...resulting in less posts rather than more posts. My 2 cents...

[jessimi06]

I have one (it's a small one and wouldn't require an AW post)- I'm tired of spending money on feminine pads. I thought one of the positives and reprieves of being knocked up was that you wouldn't have to buy/wear pads and pantiliners. Fucking previa.

Also, I'm tired of getting the run around from our leave coordinator on whether my extended leave (once fmla is exhausted) is going to be approved or when I can expect a decision. If you're going to terminate me for not being able to return to work due to medical conditions, I feel like I have a right to know a head of time.

I guess I actually had two haha.

[hearthands]

@ketchup, lurve you. I needed some spice today!

[Deleted]

sewfie2, around Christmas time UPS likes to hire on these temp workers. And I learned the hard way that my packages will go 'walking' that time of year. I've also had a driver get mad (because he had to deliver a 30lb bag of dog food), opened the bottom of my box, and write 'Sold in Stores' on it. If I could choose to never use them ever I would, but Amazon always sends stuff through them. Thankfully, they also re-send the stolen stuff at no extra cost.

I can't say I have anything to bitch about today. I do normally rage out around 2pm for some reason. Soooo I may come back later with an update.

[goldenlove3]

sewfie2, @ketchup, we've had stuff stolen from our property too and we live in a nice neighborhood. One time it was my brothers car that was parked on the street in front of our house and he didn't lock his door. That one I kinda let go because it was on the street but still sucked. Another time my cousin said it looked like someone had opened his car and shuffled through his things. That time the car was parked right by our front door. It really is scary to think that someone could do that. It's a total violation and it doesn't feel good.

Also, @ketchup, that is really awesome that you are going to be foster parents. I hope the agency gets off their butts and does what needs to be done.

[astop87]

I'm a good bitcher. This must be a reoccurring weekly thread.

For me: my new boss is a total bitch. No matter what I do I swear she hates me and is trying break me. I've been here 2.5 years! I'm not going anywhere. The same week I found out I was pregnant, she started working here. So my IF issues were replaced with a bitchy boss. I mean, I'll take it, but come on... give me a break.

[viola]

Firstly, HOLY SHIT @ketchup! Congratu-freakin-lations! It's wonderful to see you here. This board is slow; I think most of us hang out on our respective BMBs - at least I do.

Secondly, I have things to bitch about.
I'm just generally annoyed at life. It's all stupid shit and MH thinks it's "third tri anger" but I'm pissed regardless. In our new house, the master bedroom has serious climate control issues. It's fucking impossible to keep it close to the ideal temperature like the rest of the house and I can't figure out why. There's no obvious reason why this particular room has such issues. Also, it's really humid in here all the fucking time. I have a basement sized dehumidifier that I have to run daily just to keep things comfortable. My walls are probably full of water or some shit, I have no idea. Again, this is the only area of the entire house that has these issues.
Fuck you, house. Fuck the "American Dream". I wish I was still a renter

[sewfie2]

@ketchup, I can't help but wonder if it was the fed ex guy, to be honest. MH got in touch with him and he was really defensive and weird about it, and didn't describe our house very well. I don't think we have a regular, but maybe we do since my meds are all shipped through Fed Ex.

@dyork, what a crab. Yeah, a lot of things are sold in stores, so what?

goldenlove3, we and a bunch of car break-ins maybe 6 or 9 months ago. Ours were fine, but some of our neighbors weren't so lucky.

Any recommendations for a security system? I'm looking at Fr*ntline for now, but then I came across a DIY type (SimpliS@fe) that looks pretty good. I think we're going to get another camera to mount like you @ketchup, but I want some sort of monitoring system too. Ughhhhh

[viola]

@ketchup Thanks for the tips. I'll look into that. I'm sure the whole system needs to be cleaned, or serviced, or replaced. GDI

[goldenlove3]

sewfie2, we have SimpliSafe and it's pretty good. No contract, you pay month to month. You buy all the sensors and install yourself. It's very easy. I recommend it.

[ginnyjones82]

Bummer to all those who have had packages stolen. The best thing to do is contact the delivery agency and then file a police report. The postal service set up a sting this past winter near me where an Inspector delivered dummy packages in a neighborhood that was hit often. They caught the people when they went to take one. People are such asshats!!

We have a security system at the new house, but what has worked best is our neighbor across the street. Someone came up our driveway one day and the guy across the street who has spoken with my husband went up to the guys and said that he is armed and has the police ready to dial!! Yay for retired men who choose to bear arms! Luckily it was not anyone that we needed to be concerned about. It was the company hired by the bank that owned the house to do the winterization. The bank never notified this company that the house sold at auction. But, it's nice to know we have someone keeping an eye on things for us!

[sewfie2]

Thank you, goldenlove3. I really like the no-contract aspect.

[ginnyjones82]

sewfie2, the one we have is called Iris. We bought from Lowes. DH takes care of the price an all so I don't know much about that, but I like that I can view the camera and change the temperature from my cell phone!

[sewfie2]

ginnyjones82, that's pretty awesome! It's funny (as in, not funny) but the one time someone saw a guy going into our yard and getting something, he didn't tell us until 2 or 3 days later. That time it wasn't a thing (we had arranged to let a yard guy we know borrow a saw), but why not say or do something sooner? Oh well.

[sewfie2]

And I've totally hijacked this thread...

[rella22]

sewfie2 we have had this happen as well!  We contacted FedEx and they worked with the company we ordered it from and we actually got a new package sent!  We just said that we never received it...well because we didn't.  And like you, the FedEx guy could not describe our house or where he dropped it so the hell with them!  The company mailed out a new product and everything!

Great idea Ketchup..I'm always down for a good bitch sesh.  My bitch goes to my SIL.........who is a bridezilla already for her wedding that is not for another 2 years.  She wants to dress shop this weekend....told me we couldn't be in the wedding because my cousins wedding is the same day and I simply stated that I was going to "try and do both" and then ignored my last 2 messages.  Alright...end rant.

[sewfie2]

Maybe (hopefully) your SIL will burn out on being bridezilla quickly, rella22.

[goldenlove3]

BTW @ketchup you can sit at my table in our BMB! I'm new over there too.

[vballbaby]

I'm going to bitch about my DH for a minute. For the love of God, why do you leave the paper towel roll and the toilet paper roll empty? Why not change it so I don't feel like a maid picking up after you? If you use the last of it, you need to change it. Ahh he's got so many good qualities but these little things irritate the crap outta me! And leaving clothes scattered all "around" the hamper, instead of "in" the hamper. Why, just why? Ok end rant.

Btw @ketchup I sent my sister $150 worth of skin care and someone stole it off their front porch. Grrrr.

[alpcrna]

Someone parked so close to me that I was only able to open the driver door about 4 inches. So, I had to get in on the passenger side and maneuver my fat pregnant self over the center console. I have had this happen a few times over the years, but I've never been quite as angry. I am sure it would be nearly impossible in a few more months.

[daydreamernyc]

Feb 24, 2015 12:41:18 GMT -5 @dyork said:

sewfie2, around Christmas time UPS likes to hire on these temp workers. And I learned the hard way that my packages will go 'walking' that time of year. I've also had a driver get mad (because he had to deliver a 30lb bag of dog food), opened the bottom of my box, and write 'Sold in Stores' on it. If I could choose to never use them ever I would, but Amazon always sends stuff through them. Thankfully, they also re-send the stolen stuff at no extra cost.

I can't say I have anything to bitch about today. I do normally rage out around 2pm for some reason. Soooo I may come back later with an update.

That would piss me off. We order dog food online all the time (mostly because buying a 30 pound bag and lugging it on the subway is not easy!!!)

[hearthands]

Working on re-grouting my guest shower. Discovered DH put bright white caulk in the corner of said shower. It is effing impossible to get out & does not protect from any shower moisture. BFF is coming to visit in 48hrs. MOTHER OF GOD. Looked long & hard at a bottle of Malbec last night. Definitely not the same as drinking it...

[doves654]

I have a friend who got his wife a birthday gift that was stolen off their porch. I would love to see the thief's face when they opened the box to find this: www.amazon.com/Crafting-Cat-Hair-Cute-Handicrafts/dp/1594745250

[ginnyjones82]

doves654, OMG, I about spit out my crackers laughing at that book!!!

[ProfessorChaos]

I'm just now seeing this thread, but I wanted to say that one of the things I really appreciate about PAIF has been the lack of incessant bitching and snark that characterizes so much of TD and here. I don't think we ignore reality at all, but the IF and PAIF boards (I was never on TTTC) have always been more positive, supportive, and, for lack of a better term, adult than what I see elsewhere around here. I think griping/venting posts are totally welcome, and maybe a weekly bitch threat (or TPT or whatever) makes a lot of sense, but I'll be very sad if the overall tone of this board becomes more like TTGP or the BMBs.

Peace...

[jessimi06]

Feb 24, 2015 19:03:34 GMT -5 ProfessorChaos said:

I'm just now seeing this thread, but I wanted to say that one of the things I really appreciate about PAIF has been the lack of incessant bitching and snark that characterizes so much of TD and here. I don't think we ignore reality at all, but the IF and PAIF boards (I was never on TTTC) have always been more positive, supportive, and, for lack of a better term, adult than what I see elsewhere around here. I think griping/venting posts are totally welcome, and maybe a weekly bitch threat (or TPT or whatever) makes a lot of sense, but I'll be very sad if the overall tone of this board becomes more like TTGP or the BMBs.

Peace...

I agree that I love the PAIF board's vibe and I don't think we ignore reality, but I also don't think an occasional gripe/weekly thread will change the overall feel. TTTC was similar to IF as far as attitude and atmosphere goes, and has/had a weekly tpt/gribe thread .

[juneroses]

I'm good to bitch or not to bitch, but I do have one for today that really isn't worth an AW, but seems like a good pile-on here. The irritability & mood swings of first tri? Totally here. Luckily I'm not angry at DH.... But my rat bastard coworkers (who I usually like) are really pressing my buttons recently. :/ I hope this passes soon...crazed and grumpy is a bad professional look.