Randoms 11/16 - 11/22

[madamewaffles]

Happy Monday, everyone!

What's new in your world? How was your weekend?

[madamewaffles]

Nov 16, 2015 9:52:33 GMT -5 powerofbacon said:

Hello madamewaffles, how was your weekend?

Weekend was good, but far too short. I'm celebrating Monday by having Uncrustables for lunch, because apparently I am five years old again.

PB&J sounds pretty good! I have a homemade Uncrustable press. I like to put Nutella and fruit in mine.

My weekend was not too bad. I started yarfing this weekend, so I spent most of it within close proximity to the bathroom, but it was manageable.

[vk]

Hello! Weekend was lovely. We had some friends over Saturday and then on Sunday, H, my mom, and I took DS to the zoo. The weather was beautiful!

[Ray]

::::::goes off to google Uncrustables::::::::

my weekend was pretty good. we had our youngest son with us while the oldest went to triple hockey games with his mom. It was my BIL birthday party and we went out for lunch with a coworker of DH and his wife. She Facebooked me afterwards and asked if I ever wanted to go for a walk or have tea or whatever to give her a call - yay for making new friends!

Big hugs and soda crackers to everyone feeling sick

[mugster]

Can I complain about something that is not actually complaint-worthy and might sound like a humble brag? Yes? good.

Right before IVF I sent off my (academic) book manuscript to be reviewed by a press. They said it would take a few months, so I thought maybe I'd see it again in December. It came back last week, as a revise and resubmit. It is largely a positive review, but a demanding revision, and my former advisors think I should turn it back around again "in a couple of months." I'm so exhausted that I'm barely getting through teaching each day, and I just want to cry "I'm pregnant" and not do the work. But of course, that is beyond unacceptable in academia, where bodies are never supposed to interfere with the job.

[Ray]

Nov 16, 2015 10:22:51 GMT -5 mugster said:

Can I complain about something that is not actually complaint-worthy and might sound like a humble brag? Yes? good.

Right before IVF I sent off my (academic) book manuscript to be reviewed by a press. They said it would take a few months, so I thought maybe I'd see it again in December. It came back last week, as a revise and resubmit. It is largely a positive review, but a demanding revision, and my former advisors think I should turn it back around again "in a couple of months." I'm so exhausted that I'm barely getting through teaching each day, and I just want to cry "I'm pregnant" and not do the work. But of course, that is beyond unacceptable in academia, where bodies are never supposed to interfere with the job.

Contrats on a positive review!!! i hope you can find the energy to get the révision done

[tootsie]

Saturday was fine, mostly hung out with DD, got Vietnamese for lunch. I don't know if my bahn mi was tainted or something, but Saturday evening my stomach started rumbling.
TMI WARNING

Then the diarrhea floodgates opened. OMG. The worst stomach bug, holy shit I wanted to die. Finally feeling somewhat human this morning, but so weak I had to sit down in the shower. Currently laying on the couch trying to save up energy to go to work in a bit. Ugh

[madamewaffles]

Nov 16, 2015 10:57:25 GMT -5 tootsie said:

Saturday was fine, mostly hung out with DD, got Vietnamese for lunch. I don't know if my bahn mi was tainted or something, but Saturday evening my stomach started rumbling.
TMI WARNING

Then the diarrhea floodgates opened. OMG. The worst stomach bug, holy shit I wanted to die. Finally feeling somewhat human this morning, but so weak I had to sit down in the shower. Currently laying on the couch trying to save up energy to go to work in a bit. Ugh

Oh no!! Feel better soon.

[cocobellaf]

Good morning! I'm exhausted today. I tossed and turned all night long. Ready to get off work and get into some PJs.

[beebe918]

My weekend was good, went to a baby shower that took up most of te day Saturday then just relaxed yesterday.

My boss is not here yet this morning an I've gotten so much accomplished without her interrupting me with little projects!

[tikoberry99]

I was supposed to have my third beta today and acupuncture, but I rescheduled for Wed because it snowed. Yes I live in the mountains and don't drive in the snow. I drove to the grocery store once last winter with DH in the car, but it's super icy today so I'm staying in. Why did we move up here again? Oh that's right clomid made me insane and I thought it would be a great idea! Ugggg.

On a side note we had a pretty bad thunderstorm last night and I was home alone...as I am every Sunday night to Friday night due to DH current shitty project and I was freaking the fuck out. The thunder was shaking the house and I just wanted to go under the covers with my dogs. I'm such a baby.

[tikoberry99]

Nov 16, 2015 10:21:47 GMT -5 Ray said:

::::::goes off to google Uncrustables::::::::

my weekend was pretty good. we had our youngest son with us while the oldest went to triple hockey games with his mom. It was my BIL birthday party and we went out for lunch with a coworker of DH and his wife. She Facebooked me afterwards and asked if I ever wanted to go for a walk or have tea or whatever to give her a call - yay for making new friends!

Big hugs and soda crackers to everyone feeling sick

I just had to google Uncrustables too! Apparently I'm missing out! 

[tikoberry99]

Nov 16, 2015 10:22:51 GMT -5 mugster said:

Can I complain about something that is not actually complaint-worthy and might sound like a humble brag? Yes? good.

Right before IVF I sent off my (academic) book manuscript to be reviewed by a press. They said it would take a few months, so I thought maybe I'd see it again in December. It came back last week, as a revise and resubmit. It is largely a positive review, but a demanding revision, and my former advisors think I should turn it back around again "in a couple of months." I'm so exhausted that I'm barely getting through teaching each day, and I just want to cry "I'm pregnant" and not do the work. But of course, that is beyond unacceptable in academia, where bodies are never supposed to interfere with the job.

I can't even imagine dealing with revisions while preggers. YAY for positive comments. Do you know how long it will take to resubmit? 

[mugster]

Nov 16, 2015 10:57:25 GMT -5 tootsie said:

Saturday was fine, mostly hung out with DD, got Vietnamese for lunch. I don't know if my bahn mi was tainted or something, but Saturday evening my stomach started rumbling.
TMI WARNING

Then the diarrhea floodgates opened. OMG. The worst stomach bug, holy shit I wanted to die. Finally feeling somewhat human this morning, but so weak I had to sit down in the shower. Currently laying on the couch trying to save up energy to go to work in a bit. Ugh

Yikes!

[mugster]

Nov 16, 2015 11:41:19 GMT -5 tikoberry99 said:

Nov 16, 2015 10:22:51 GMT -5 mugster said:

Can I complain about something that is not actually complaint-worthy and might sound like a humble brag? Yes? good.

Right before IVF I sent off my (academic) book manuscript to be reviewed by a press. They said it would take a few months, so I thought maybe I'd see it again in December. It came back last week, as a revise and resubmit. It is largely a positive review, but a demanding revision, and my former advisors think I should turn it back around again "in a couple of months." I'm so exhausted that I'm barely getting through teaching each day, and I just want to cry "I'm pregnant" and not do the work. But of course, that is beyond unacceptable in academia, where bodies are never supposed to interfere with the job.

I can't even imagine dealing with revisions while preggers. YAY for positive comments. Do you know how long it will take to resubmit? 

I don't know. The vast majority of the feedback focused on deepening the critical conversation and theoretical underpinnings... so a lot of reading and reframing, but no completely new chapters or major structural changes. I do have almost a month "off" between mid-December and January, so that will be the best time to get it done. I'm guessing I could meet a deadline of mid-March (end of spring break), fairly easily, if the exhaustion lifts, but I don't know if that is an acceptable timeline. I honestly couldn't even read all of the feedback till this morning, because I didn't have the emotional energy to handle it. 

[tikoberry99]

Nov 16, 2015 11:50:48 GMT -5 mugster said:

Nov 16, 2015 11:41:19 GMT -5 tikoberry99 said:

I can't even imagine dealing with revisions while preggers. YAY for positive comments. Do you know how long it will take to resubmit? 

I don't know. The vast majority of the feedback focused on deepening the critical conversation and theoretical underpinnings... so a lot of reading and reframing, but no completely new chapters or major structural changes. I do have almost a month "off" between mid-December and January, so that will be the best time to get it done. I'm guessing I could meet a deadline of mid-March (end of spring break), fairly easily, if the exhaustion lifts, but I don't know if that is an acceptable timeline. I honestly couldn't even read all of the feedback till this morning, because I didn't have the emotional energy to handle it. 

Oh man I feel for ya! I almost didn't finish my thesis for grad school and I was def NOT pregnant back then so I just can't imagine getting something like that finished! Good Luck!

[TnT10]

Nov 16, 2015 9:59:29 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

Nov 16, 2015 9:52:33 GMT -5 powerofbacon said:

Hello madamewaffles, how was your weekend?

Weekend was good, but far too short. I'm celebrating Monday by having Uncrustables for lunch, because apparently I am five years old again.

PB&J sounds pretty good! I have a homemade Uncrustable press. I like to put Nutella and fruit in mine.

My weekend was not too bad. I started yarfing this weekend, so I spent most of it within close proximity to the bathroom, but it was manageable.

Dumb question, what is yarfing?! I've not heard that one before! 

[madamewaffles]

Nov 16, 2015 12:46:23 GMT -5 TnT10 said:

Nov 16, 2015 9:59:29 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

PB&J sounds pretty good! I have a homemade Uncrustable press. I like to put Nutella and fruit in mine.

My weekend was not too bad. I started yarfing this weekend, so I spent most of it within close proximity to the bathroom, but it was manageable.

Dumb question, what is yarfing?! I've not heard that one before! 

I guess it is just my fancy word for barf.

[feisty]

tootsie, I had a stomach thing over the weekend too. Hope you are feeling better!

I'm trying to figure out how to handle a concert this weekend. Going with a bunch of friends and will definitely get comments on not drinking. Guessing I may just go with my stomach hasn't been feeling good so no drinking, but pretty sure I will get lots of suspician for that.

[tootsie]

Much better feisty, thank you! Although I'm fairly certain a strong wind could blow me over right now. How are you feeling?

[lostinfaith225]

@tikoberry99 I don't drive in snow either!

tootsie. Fell better!


My mom finished making my kitchen curtains this weekend and yesterday was grocery and laundry day. Boring!!!

[icaughtfire]

Nov 16, 2015 14:21:08 GMT -5 feisty said:

tootsie, I had a stomach thing over the weekend too. Hope you are feeling better!

I'm trying to figure out how to handle a concert this weekend. Going with a bunch of friends and will definitely get comments on not drinking. Guessing I may just go with my stomach hasn't been feeling good so no drinking, but pretty sure I will get lots of suspician for that.

Is your husband going? Have him order you a "drink" at the bar. Do you drink beer? Order one, pour it out in the bathroom & fill with water. I find it better not to draw attention to the fact you aren't drinking.

[feisty]

icaughtfire, if they have bottles the pour in bathroom would work well, most concerts I've been to is draft though....I usually drink beer, but could also maybe just get a "drink" of sprite with lime or something.  I'll drive at least, so I have that excuse as to not drinking much


tootsie, feeling much better thanks.  DH had a bit of it today though , hoping DS doesn't end up with it as well

[beebe918]

Nov 16, 2015 14:21:08 GMT -5 feisty said:

tootsie, I had a stomach thing over the weekend too. Hope you are feeling better!

I'm trying to figure out how to handle a concert this weekend. Going with a bunch of friends and will definitely get comments on not drinking. Guessing I may just go with my stomach hasn't been feeling good so no drinking, but pretty sure I will get lots of suspician for that.

Could you volunteer to dd?

[feisty]

beebe918 - yes, I will DD too, but usually I'll still have a drink or two if we will be there for a while. I don't care too much about suspicians, just don't want anyone to say anything really.

[madamewaffles]

icaughtfire, You can make some pretty protein-heavy shakes by using milk, nut butters, ricotta cheese or plain Greek yogurt (relatively flavorless, but cheese and yogurt are high in protein), fruit (for sweetness), and oatmeal (gotta get that fiber so you can poop )

[housecarder]

tikoberry99, at least you are due in the summer and don't have to worry about snow preventing you from making it to the hospital.
I survived Build a Bear and DD thanked me over and over for the best birthday ever, so it was all worth it.
I am so excited for my ultrasound tomorrow that I can barely stand it. I'm glad I'm working tonight because I probably wouldn't have slept much if I was home.

[lostinfaith225]

Nov 16, 2015 20:46:28 GMT -5 housecarder said:

tikoberry99, at least you are due in the summer and don't have to worry about snow preventing you from making it to the hospital.
I survived Build a Bear and DD thanked me over and over for the best birthday ever, so it was all worth it.
I am so excited for my ultrasound tomorrow that I can barely stand it. I'm glad I'm working tonight because I probably wouldn't have slept much if I was home.

I am so glad my kid d isn't into build a bear yet! Haha

[housecarder]

Nov 16, 2015 22:11:39 GMT -5 lostinfaith225 said:

Nov 16, 2015 20:46:28 GMT -5 housecarder said:

tikoberry99, at least you are due in the summer and don't have to worry about snow preventing you from making it to the hospital.
I survived Build a Bear and DD thanked me over and over for the best birthday ever, so it was all worth it.
I am so excited for my ultrasound tomorrow that I can barely stand it. I'm glad I'm working tonight because I probably wouldn't have slept much if I was home.

I am so glad my kid d isn't into build a bear yet! Haha

She got her first one right before DS was born at age 2 because a friend got her a gift card. She still has it 4 years later. We had 8 kids ranging from 18 month-6  there for the party. It was crazy.

[lostinfaith225]

housecarder that sounds intense! Haha. I am glad she had the best birthday!