Friday Chatting

[rooskie]

onesweetworld - not sure if you have gone yet or not but I second what everyone said about drinking plenty of water. Lay down while doing it if you need to. Don't be afraid to say no if they ask if a student nurse wants to do it. Sometimes it takes them longer and if you are already nervous it can make it worse. If they have problems, sometimes they use a butterfly needle on me or an infant size needle. Keep food in your purse Incase you feel light headed after. I still always look away too. Even when I was in the room with H getting his bloodwork done I couldn't watch.

[BabyStandish]

Jan 29, 2016 15:32:27 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

Jan 29, 2016 15:28:46 GMT -5 BabyStandish said:

Thanks. I'm doing Cowtown in Fort Worth, Texas. Errr im doing 16 tomorrow and then 18 next weekend. Then I'll taper. I got a little behind in my training this go round. Usually I like to get at least one 20 miler in, but not this time.

I did a full in early December and it went terribly due to food poisoning the week of the race and up all night with a sick LO the night before the race. So as long as everyone stays healthy I should do better than that one. I can always drop down to the half if needed. But who wants to do that?

If you just did the distance in December, a 20-miler isn't necessary. It might have helped to shake some of the mental crud out from your bad race, but physiologically, you don't need it. You will do great!

Thanks! I hope so!

[samanthasays]

I am self cleaning my oven and it is filling my whole house with smoke. Not enough to set the fire alarms off, but my eyes are kind of burning. This might not have been the best idea...

[JustJudy]

Jan 29, 2016 14:43:56 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

Just survived double baby shower for my CWs...luckily there were cupcakes. I feel sick now, but the icing was worth it.
You know what was awesome? Somehow I was sitting between the two of them and "got to" hand them their gifts and be smack dab in the middle of allllllll the baby talk. That was awesome.
Drinks, anyone?!

Ugh, what a shitty way to start the weekend. Drinks stat!!!!

[butlerfan]

Less than 2 hours until meeting with bank about hopefully a preapproval for a mortgage! Hope it goes well!

[wannabmama]

Jan 29, 2016 15:41:24 GMT -5 JustJudy said:

Jan 29, 2016 14:43:56 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

Just survived double baby shower for my CWs...luckily there were cupcakes. I feel sick now, but the icing was worth it.
You know what was awesome? Somehow I was sitting between the two of them and "got to" hand them their gifts and be smack dab in the middle of allllllll the baby talk. That was awesome.
Drinks, anyone?!

Ugh, what a shitty way to start the weekend. Drinks stat!!!!

Tonight I go to my friend with two kids and one all the way (her oldest is 3 and tomorrow is his bday party) I can't wait to see them and I really am looking forward to it...but I feel a little like a glutton for punishment, too.
I was supposed to go to gym class before H picks me up to drive up there...I just got an email that the class is canceled. I think this is clear sign from the universe that I should grab a drink before he gets me instead!

[JustJudy]

Jan 29, 2016 15:44:20 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

Jan 29, 2016 15:41:24 GMT -5 JustJudy said:

Ugh, what a shitty way to start the weekend. Drinks stat!!!!

Tonight I go to my friend with two kids and one all the way (her oldest is 3 and tomorrow is his bday party) I can't wait to see them and I really am looking forward to it...but I feel a little like a glutton for punishment, too.
I was supposed to go to gym class before H picks me up to drive up there...I just got an email that the class is canceled. I think this is clear sign from the universe that I should grab a drink before he gets me instead!

It's saying, "enjoy that cocktail you deserve it!"

[butlerfan]

And we are now going bowling with friends tonight.

[piccyami]

Jan 29, 2016 15:20:14 GMT -5 jwinct said:

Oh my god, you guys THIS DAY IS NEVER GOING TO END!!!

penguin129 - I would bet money that living in Florida equals higher insurance premiums because the state could literally sink at any given moment.

This is where I am right now.

[JustJudy]

My RE benched me this cycle after my ultrasound this morning bc I have a huge cyst on the left -almost an inch large. Geez body!

She said, "you're still just 30 though right?" I told her I'm 31 today and she looked so sad, it was actually sort of comical.

I just had a mimosa with lunch so I'm feeling ok!

[kayladawn91]

I wish MH didn't have to work tomorrow. I hate that our schedules are so different.

[penguin129]

Jan 29, 2016 15:43:48 GMT -5 butlerfan said:

Less than 2 hours until meeting with bank about hopefully a preapproval for a mortgage! Hope it goes well!

YAY! Good luck I'll be looking forward to your update later.

[ohinvrtedworld]

Jan 29, 2016 15:53:23 GMT -5 JustJudy said:

My RE benched me this cycle after my ultrasound this morning bc I have a huge cyst on the left -almost an inch large. Geez body!

She said, "you're still just 30 though right?" I told her I'm 31 today and she looked so sad, it was actually sort of comical.

I just had a mimosa with lunch so I'm feeling ok!

Because 30 is young and 31 immediately puts you over the hill, right?! That's a strange reaction lol.

Sorry about the cyst!!

[jwinct]

Jan 29, 2016 15:23:12 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

Jan 29, 2016 15:20:14 GMT -5 jwinct said:

Oh my god, you guys THIS DAY IS NEVER GOING TO END!!!

penguin129 - I would bet money that living in Florida equals higher insurance premiums because the state could literally sink at any given moment.

True. My H's parents live a few blocks away from us and MIL said our quote was too high. I'm not sure what is going on. It seems like people want to wait until we have the results of the inspection to help me.

Definitely shop around. It might be beneficial to contact a local broker/agent. We contacted one for our car insurance and ended up getting a great rate.

[teraiin]

I'm totally going to ask you guys this because I need some adultier adults than me.

penguin129, linked me to those curtains earlier. I'm trying to figure out what sizes/how many I need and for some reason I'm getting confused. Our house 'came' with staged curtains that I liked so I've never actually had to you know... do anything with curtains before.

There are three windows in the room. 2 are ~36 inches from one side of the frame to the other. 1 is a 'double' window ~72 inches.

The curtains come in 42x63 and 42x84. How many panels of which sizes do I 'need'? 2 of the smaller ones and 1 of the bigger one?

Also I need curtain rods for the two smaller windows. The ones I'm looking at come in 24-48 inches and 48-84 inches. So I'm guessing two of the smaller (24-48 inch) ones?

Maybe the fact that I fail at decorating should be my FFFC of the day...

[piccyami]

teraiin, I believe the 63 & 84 are the lengths. I would get 8 panels for your windows, but I like full curtains.

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[teraiin]

Jan 29, 2016 16:09:45 GMT -5 piccyami said:

teraiin , I believe the 63 & 84 are the lengths. I would get 8 panels for your windows, but I like full curtains.

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I sort of assumed the length would be the same and the width would change. Hahaha thanks.

[wannabmama]

Sorry JustJudy but yay mimosas!

[piccyami]

Jan 29, 2016 16:12:01 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Jan 29, 2016 16:09:45 GMT -5 piccyami said:

teraiin , I believe the 63 & 84 are the lengths. I would get 8 panels for your windows, but I like full curtains.

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I sort of assumed the length would be the same and the width would change. Hahaha thanks.

No problem.  You can probably get them that short, but then they'd just be the length to cover your windows.  The style has mostly gone back to floor-length curtains.

[teraiin]

Jan 29, 2016 16:17:48 GMT -5 piccyami said:

Jan 29, 2016 16:12:01 GMT -5 teraiin said:

I sort of assumed the length would be the same and the width would change. Hahaha thanks.

No problem.  You can probably get them that short, but then they'd just be the length to cover your windows.  The style has mostly gone back to floor-length curtains.

I was going to say...now I need to decide if I want to get on a stool and measure the length of the windows or just guess which length would be better. 

[easilyunamused]

Jan 29, 2016 15:40:30 GMT -5 samanthasays said:

I am self cleaning my oven and it is filling my whole house with smoke. Not enough to set the fire alarms off, but my eyes are kind of burning. This might not have been the best idea...

I did this on one of the coldest days last winter. I did not realize that smoke was part of the deal. We had to open all of our windows because it smelt bad too. I'll never use the self clean method again.

[piccyami]

Jan 29, 2016 16:19:14 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Jan 29, 2016 16:17:48 GMT -5 piccyami said:

No problem.  You can probably get them that short, but then they'd just be the length to cover your windows.  The style has mostly gone back to floor-length curtains.

I was going to say...now I need to decide if I want to get on a stool and measure the length of the windows or just guess which length would be better. 

62 inches is just over 5 feet.  Using the shorter curtains would probably mean that the curtains don't touch the ground.  I would (and did) go with the longer ones.

[easilyunamused]

I really want to go to the mall and spend a little cash, but I don't want to go alone. I was supposed to hang with my friend and her baby today, but I have been sick all week and don't want to take the chance to pass it to the babe. All I have done today is play on TCF.

[penguin129]

teraiin I always got with the 84" length. They mention how it helps make the room feel larger. Just put the curtain rod 10 inches or so above the window depending on where it is located. The sliding glass doors we have now are 64" wide and 80" tall. I have 2 panels on them and they look fine. I say 2 panels per window

[penguin129]

It took over an hour but now the cheapest quote I have is $816/year, $73/mth. Much much better.

[lilsneezy]

onesweetworld Good luck!

JustJudy Happy birthday!

wannabmama ::hugs:: baby showers suck!

[JustJudy]

Jan 29, 2016 16:00:00 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

Jan 29, 2016 15:53:23 GMT -5 JustJudy said:

My RE benched me this cycle after my ultrasound this morning bc I have a huge cyst on the left -almost an inch large. Geez body!

She said, "you're still just 30 though right?" I told her I'm 31 today and she looked so sad, it was actually sort of comical.

I just had a mimosa with lunch so I'm feeling ok!

Because 30 is young and 31 immediately puts you over the hill, right?! That's a strange reaction lol.

Sorry about the cyst!!

I think it was more that she realized what disappointing news she was giving me on my birthday. I'm a horrible storyteller!

[ohinvrtedworld]

Jan 29, 2016 17:05:04 GMT -5 JustJudy said:

Jan 29, 2016 16:00:00 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

Because 30 is young and 31 immediately puts you over the hill, right?! That's a strange reaction lol.

Sorry about the cyst!!

I think it was more that she realized what disappointing news she was giving me on my birthday. I'm a horrible storyteller!

Well I'm glad no one was (even unintentionally) making you feel old all of a sudden!

[rooskie]

So my new office is outside of the HR directors office. I just got told that they are installing a panic button in my office as a safety precaution.

Over/under how many days until I accidentally hit it?

[wannabmama]

MH will take an hour or so to get here and I haven't worked all day...so I'm at the bar across the street. Cheers to me.
Happy Friday y'all!