- I don't understand non-D&R types. We were over at a friend's house recently and it's BARE. Like, boy's college dorm room bare. White walls, gray carpet, no curtains, no pictures, no accessories, no lamps. The living room is just the couch and tv; the bedrooms are just the beds and a dresser; the DR is just the table. They make a very comfortable salary, so it's just disinterest, I guess. I'm SO affected by the space surrounding me that I can't imagine living in that prison cell type space. (And it's not a modern minimalist style - it's an absence of style.)
- I'm doing the annual dues billing for the HOA (I'm president) and I want to wring people's necks. Out of 25 homes, only 4 people (elderly owners, natch) are current. Seriously, W.T.F. is the rest of yall's malfunction? Your lawn isn't mowed for free, the street lights aren't free! I've sent out three bills since Labor Day. I'm about to put liens on three houses for owing over $1k. What really kills me is that we've created a new automatic draft program and people won't take advantage. They can't be bothered to write a check and they can't be bothered to sign up for draft. I can't make it any easier for you. But I can show you that I don't play games. Courthouse, here I come.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 3, 2013 12:40:11 GMT -5
This may be flameful. I got mad at R last night and threw a dish while emptying the dishwasher. Fortunately for all of us, the dish was a melamine plate one of our neighbors gave us (came with fudge on it). Backstory: Usually I cook dinner and R cleans up. Last night I cooked dinner. As his cleanup effort, he piled the dishes in the sink, including the crusty broiler pan, and then just went and sat on the couch like the fricking prince of persia while I emptied and loaded the dishwasher, scrubbed the broiler pan, folded a load of clothes, etc. I fumed and fumed silently (instead of saying something like I should have) and when I finally loaded the last of the dishes into the dishwasher, he was all "oh, do you need any help?" I was so pissed I threw said plate and said (ok, more screamed) "NO, not anymore!" Yes, I realize this is not a healthy way to handle conflict. LOL (FTR, we talked it out afterwards and all is good again in the mrsj household.)
I got a new haircut yesterday and it is the BOMB. Exactly what I wanted cut/style-wise, the right color, etc. Love it.
I don't understand it when women post on my local boards asking for female only OB's. I mean I get it if a woman was sexually abused, having a male doctor would be difficult, but an average woman....I don't get it. I see it all the time. "I could never have a male OB/GYN! EW!" What if he's good at what he does? And from my personal experience, male OB/GYN are way more gentle/understanding and don't give as much "suck it up buttercup" attitude when it comes to pregnancy. My male OB/GYN is the shit. Even my H likes him. Maybe someone here can help me understand?
After taking a 2 week break on healthy eating and going to the gym I feel flabby and have gained around 5lbs. SERIOUSLY? Ugh. I know it will come off quickly but I am so mad at myself. However, I felt like I deserved the break and with all the family coming and going I took the easy way out.
I am so determined to get in shape but I am so sick of how slow it is going. UGH....
I have not left the house since Sunday. I am sick as a dog. I was supposed to return to work on Wednesday but couldn't due to this nasty cold I have, although it almost feels more flu-like. I'm not sure I'll be able to go back Friday either. I have two doctor appts on Monday AM that I can't really move bc they'll involve getting a couple necessary prescriptions renewed for the year. I feel bad that it may be the afternoon of Jan 7 before I even show my face at work. My boss is understanding but this isn't how I wanted to start the year.
I had three wisdom teeth out yesterday and I feel fabulous today. I have off until Tuesday and I'm so excited to "play house" all weekend. Christmas and New Years were not relaxing at all. This is more like a holiday.
I don't understand it when women post on my local boards asking for female only OB's. I mean I get it if a woman was sexually abused, having a male doctor would be difficult, but an average woman....I don't get it. I see it all the time. "I could never have a male OB/GYN! EW!" What if he's good at what he does? And from my personal experience, male OB/GYN are way more gentle/understanding and don't give as much "suck it up buttercup" attitude when it comes to pregnancy. My male OB/GYN is the shit. Even my H likes him. Maybe someone here can help me understand?
Women have smaller hands. That's all I'll say about that. I'm not grossed out by a male dr though. I've seen both.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 3, 2013 13:50:39 GMT -5
R is weirded out by me having a male OB/GYN. I had one a few years back and he insisted on coming to all my appointments. He's much more comfortable with me having a female one. That said, I don't particularly care who's looking at my vag in a medical context. It's just another body part to them.
I don't understand it when women post on my local boards asking for female only OB's. I mean I get it if a woman was sexually abused, having a male doctor would be difficult, but an average woman....I don't get it. I see it all the time. "I could never have a male OB/GYN! EW!" What if he's good at what he does? And from my personal experience, male OB/GYN are way more gentle/understanding and don't give as much "suck it up buttercup" attitude when it comes to pregnancy. My male OB/GYN is the shit. Even my H likes him. Maybe someone here can help me understand?
The only issue I have ever had with the OB who delivered my DS1 was that he was freakin' hot...lol. I really wish they had his picture on his site when I was researching OB. Yea, I know that sounds silly, but he was an Army hero/great with babies/stepped off a magazine hot. He was very nice and down-to earth, though. My H liked him, too. Oddly enough the OB I didn't care for were all women. The men were much calmer, listened better, gentler, etc. I kinda wonder if the fact that they didn't know what we went through or what being a women really felt like made them more understanding, kwim?
I follow Young house love and Bower Power on instagram. Their posts don't bother me the slightest, and their hashtags can be funny, at times. What bothers me is the giant, out of control hashtags that their commenters use to try to be funny. #doeseverycommentneedtobeahashtag? Seriously hurts my eyes.
Heygrey- I'm so glad that your wisdom teeth removal went smooth. My dentist has been pressuring me to remove them and I'm all :-( . I would seriously rather undergo a 3rd c-section and recover from it than have my wisdom teeth removed. I'm freaking out.
I don't understand it when women post on my local boards asking for female only OB's. I mean I get it if a woman was sexually abused, having a male doctor would be difficult, but an average woman....I don't get it. I see it all the time. "I could never have a male OB/GYN! EW!" What if he's good at what he does? And from my personal experience, male OB/GYN are way more gentle/understanding and don't give as much "suck it up buttercup" attitude when it comes to pregnancy. My male OB/GYN is the shit. Even my H likes him. Maybe someone here can help me understand?
The only issue I have ever had with the OB who delivered my DS1 was that he was freakin' hot...lol. I really wish they had his picture on his site when I was researching OB. Yea, I know that sounds silly, but he was an Army hero/great with babies/stepped off a magazine hot. He was very nice and down-to earth, though.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 3, 2013 14:03:46 GMT -5
jhawks - I'd fire my dentist if he started pressuring me to have perfectly good teeth removed. To quote my old dentist "if there's room for them and they're not painful, why take them out?" I can't help but feel it's just a money grab, you know?
I love my male OB. He's delivered something like 3000 babies, has 30 years of experience, been there done it all.
As a result he's very easy-going, doesn't get wrapped up in stupid bump like worries (feta! deli meat! OMG). All he ever says is, "There wouldn't be babies anywhere if that was a concern."
I would have never made it through Hope withough his calm reassurance. I also had a rough delivery with Rubes and I'd have freaked if it wasn't for his calm, we'll do this demeanor. Even the nurses said the other OB in the office would've hit the roof by that point. Instead he chatted with us about TV and baby names!
He's almost retirment age, so I have to have more kids before he's gone.
jhawks - I'd fire my dentist if he started pressuring me to have perfectly good teeth removed. To quote my old dentist "if there's room for them and they're not painful, why take them out?" I can't help but feel it's just a money grab, you know?
I had one dentist tell me this years ago. My current dentist has mentioned once or twice that they're hard to clean so they're prone to cavities and it would be a good idea to have them pulled. I've said no thanks both times. I have all 4 in perfectly straight with zero pain or crowding. I brush them and floss like normal. No issues. I agree with the money grab thing.
Post by emoflamingo on Jan 3, 2013 14:19:55 GMT -5
I'm not ever going to be fully unpacked or have anything cleaned at the new house because SOMEONE (ahem, baby W) cannot be left to his own devices and play in a bouncy seat. And of course, if I hold the baby to get him to go to sleep (he won't do it for H), H won't unpack or clean.
So, if you don't hear from me, it's because I'm in jail for beating my husband up with a broom.
jhawks - I'd fire my dentist if he started pressuring me to have perfectly good teeth removed. To quote my old dentist "if there's room for them and they're not painful, why take them out?" I can't help but feel it's just a money grab, you know?
I had one dentist tell me this years ago. My current dentist has mentioned once or twice that they're hard to clean so they're prone to cavities and it would be a good idea to have them pulled. I've said no thanks both times. I have all 4 in perfectly straight with zero pain or crowding. I brush them and floss like normal. No issues. I agree with the money grab thing.
This is what I was thinking. However don't all wisdom teeth need to eventually be pulled? I mean, if I have to do it, I'd rather do it at 30 years old rather than 40+ when it will take me longer to recover, you know? Only one of my four wisdom teeth are in. Maybe I should see another dentist for a second opinion. Where's teeah... isn't she a dentist?
I'm not ever going to be fully unpacked or have anything cleaned at the new house because SOMEONE (ahem, baby W) cannot be left to his own devices and play in a bouncy seat. And of course, if I hold the baby to get him to go to sleep (he won't do it for H), H won't unpack or clean.
So, if you don't hear from me, it's because I'm in jail for beating my husband up with a broom.
I have some melamine dishes I can mail you if you want something to throw.
I had one dentist tell me this years ago. My current dentist has mentioned once or twice that they're hard to clean so they're prone to cavities and it would be a good idea to have them pulled. I've said no thanks both times. I have all 4 in perfectly straight with zero pain or crowding. I brush them and floss like normal. No issues. I agree with the money grab thing.
This is what I was thinking. However don't all wisdom teeth need to eventually be pulled? I mean, if I have to do it, I'd rather do it at 30 years old rather than 40+ when it will take me longer to recover, you know? Only one of my four wisdom teeth are in. Maybe I should see another dentist for a second opinion. Where's teeah... isn't she a dentist?
OK, you're talking about a legit extraction, where they have to dig around and such. In that case, yes, surgery is easier the younger you are.
I was referring to dentists who apply pressure to remove fully in, straight, non-impacted wisdom teeth, like wop was talking about. THOSE are the ones I don't trust.
jhawks, I had my impacted wisdom teeth removed in high school. It really wasn't too bad - they put you out for the surgery, and if you take the painkillers/anti-inflammatories/ice as they prescribe, recovery isn't bad. My sister had a worse experience, but she is very sensitive to anesthesia so it was more related to that, I think, than the actual extraction.
I have scheduled 3 showings today (total time: about 15 minutes) and spent the rest of my time buying a shower gift, working on baby registries, calling our insurance co, and messing around on the internet. Good thing I am not paid by the hour.
I'm not ever going to be fully unpacked or have anything cleaned at the new house because SOMEONE (ahem, baby W) cannot be left to his own devices and play in a bouncy seat. And of course, if I hold the baby to get him to go to sleep (he won't do it for H), H won't unpack or clean.
So, if you don't hear from me, it's because I'm in jail for beating my husband up with a broom.
I have some melamine dishes I can mail you if you want something to throw.
I think I'll use his Super Nintendo games. Because, you know, mounting the brand new TV and plugging the SNES was way more important than making sure our kids aren't breathing in dust. I still have to clean off every surface in OUR bedroom, the bathroom in our room that is mine and the two ceiling fans in the house. I told him he will help me because I've done all the rest AND I wasn't cleaning a single square inch of the old house.
This is what I was thinking. However don't all wisdom teeth need to eventually be pulled? I mean, if I have to do it, I'd rather do it at 30 years old rather than 40+ when it will take me longer to recover, you know? Only one of my four wisdom teeth are in. Maybe I should see another dentist for a second opinion. Where's teeah... isn't she a dentist?
OK, you're talking about a legit extraction, where they have to dig around and such. In that case, yes, surgery is easier the younger you are.
I was referring to dentists who apply pressure to remove fully in, straight, non-impacted wisdom teeth, like wop was talking about. THOSE are the ones I don't trust.
Yeah, he has even talked about referring me to an oral surgeon. They cause me no pain, aren't affecting my other teeth (to my knowledge), I just want to leave them there! Wahhhhhhhhh!!! :-( :-| +o( :-( I think that covers it.
i had one out four years ago because it was impacted and infected and was told then that i only had that one wisdom tooth (lies!). fast forward to last week i starting having problems with another one because my mouth was too small for it to grow in all the way even though it was growing straight. it got to be unbearable yesterday so i scheduled an emergency extraction. they took an x-ray and i had two impacted on the other side as well that i'm quite sure is the source of periodic pain in my right jaw. i figured i was already there for one, might as well do all three and only pay for the office visit and anesthesia once. i was in and out in less than two hours.
last night i scrubbed my sink, rearranged some things in the kitchen, did four loads of laundry, and baked banana bread. this morning i took down my christmas tree and decorations, did another load of laundry, organized various spaces, and spent time catching up on blogs. i'm barely swollen and have no bruising. i've decided i'm either super woman or just have a ridiculously easy time with dental work. i'm happy either way :-)
Post by bunnymendelbaum on Jan 3, 2013 14:53:51 GMT -5
I had the most delicious fried chicken sandwich for lunch.
DD had her first day of "preschool" today and loved it!
With all of the craziness this past year, we made about 40% less than the previous 2 years. Even with me working part time and taking care of DD I still made over half of our income. I said this to DH and he looked like he was going to cry. That's right dude. F'ing appreciate me.
I don't understand it when women post on my local boards asking for female only OB's. I mean I get it if a woman was sexually abused, having a male doctor would be difficult, but an average woman....I don't get it. I see it all the time. "I could never have a male OB/GYN! EW!" What if he's good at what he does? And from my personal experience, male OB/GYN are way more gentle/understanding and don't give as much "suck it up buttercup" attitude when it comes to pregnancy. My male OB/GYN is the shit. Even my H likes him. Maybe someone here can help me understand?
I love my male OB/GYN...he was very caring and good at his job. Not weird at all.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Jan 3, 2013 16:01:16 GMT -5
sbp - that sounds like my parents. They're considering selling their house in the next few years and I'm all "call me, I'll help you get it ready to sell" and my mom is all "ok". Then the next breath she's telling me that she had their contractor put floral tile in the upstairs bathroom because it "looks better than no tile". Uhhhh, no. No it doesn't. *sigh*
When they're ready to sell (or if I inherit first, god forbid) there's going to be a LOT of cosmetic updating.
I only had one come in, too. I had a cavity in it and found it would cost less just to remove it, so that's what we did. It was so stinkin' easy and pain-free. I had my mom drive me since H was OOT and felt silly involving her b/c it was so nothing. They gave me Novocaine and it took less than 10 seconds to pull it and then I got some gauze, a prescription for pain meds that I never used and was on my way. I never felt pain from it.
Post by emoflamingo on Jan 3, 2013 17:05:46 GMT -5
SBP - my dad has done like NO upkeep on his house, decorative or otherwise. I hope I don't inherit it, it's a money pit. Ruined wood floors, rotting wood siding, a 2nd floor deck that needs completely ripped off and replaced.. I could cry when I think of how nice it was when we moved into it 14 years ago and how my mom would feel about it now (it was her dream house).
I'm off work next Monday/Tuesday for some personal appointments. However, I can feel myself getting a fever. I just want to go home and go to bed. It will be Armageddon if I don't get some stuff done though to compensate being off though...
Jhawks- I was in a similar situation and I didn't think my teeth were causing pain but I was getting a lot of earaches and headaches and it turned out they were to blame. If not for that I probably never would have had them out--I'm super anxious about the dentist, but I did and it wasn't bad at all. I only had one fully in and the rest were impacted. I only took the prescription pain killers for two days and I am a huge baby!
I had them out this summer (I'm 25) and I'm glad I did.