Unpopular? I just spent two days at a client's office. Day 1 she made us banana bread, and day 2 she made us hash brown casserole. Which I guess was really nice, but I found weird. I don't know you, lady -- I don't want your strange homemade casserole.
Lame, but I swear my intentions in this thread are pure. mbcdefg doesn't like the slowness so maybe something here will stir things up.
I will also say that I'm doing a lot of huh? when reading the my sister is marrying a millionaire thread. Being a millionaire is a very comfortable existence, but most millionaires are not exactly living like Paul Allen.
My confession is that I should really go back to the pulmonologist, because my asthma likely isn't under control. We were sitting watching TV last night and MH said, "Are you OK? You're wheezing" when I was completely unaware of it. I'm paranoid about the sound of my breathing in work meetings because I don't want to be the fatass sitting there whistling and wheezing, like someone on a phone conference yesterday. (ETA: I have no idea who was making the noises on the phone, or what they look like ... I'm not trying to fat-shame anyone else. I mean that my breathing makes me feel even more self-conscious about my weight.)
I take the rescue inhaler way too much. And I should also go back to the dermatologist because I'm still really itchy and my inner elbows and my collarbone area are red from scratching. The dermatologist even guessed that I have asthma because of my skin.
But I hate going to the doctor because that means taking time off work and a lot of driving/waiting around, just to sit with the doctor for two minutes while (s)he cuts me off in the middle of every sentence, throws a prescription at me (which usually doesn't work), occasionally comments about how I'm too heavy, and then shoos me away. It doesn't feel like it's at all worth it, especially when my problems don't get fixed. The only doc I like is my gyno, but he can't help with my breathing and skin problems.
I know they're busy, but I just want someone who listens to me.
@buckybells - I think what you are feeling is normal. Your boyfriend loves you for who you are. That is all that matters.
mbcdefg - Could the weather change also be impacting your asthma? We had some fast warm up lately, so that maybe hasn't helped? But please do go to the doctor before things get worse. Maybe find new ones if your previous doctors aren't receptive?
mbcdefg have you seen an allergist? DH has asthma and used a rescue inhaler way too much. I met an allergist through my boss at my old job (he was a client) and DH has been going to him ever since. He takes Advair, took Singulair for a while (it affected his mood so he came off it), took allergy drops for his main allergens, and rarely uses his rescue inhaler now.
raangoli, the cold weather definitely plays a role. I also tend to feel crappy when the seasons change over. My dad was the same way. He would get really raspy when summer turned to fall ... he called it hay fever, but I don't know whether that was doctor-diagnosed or self-diagnosed. (Although with all the cancer doctors he saw, I assume that someone would've professionally diagnosed him somewhere along the line.)
@mrsspunky, I haven't seen an allergist, no. Never even thought about it. I'll look here for one: acaai.org/locate-an-allergist
raangoli, the cold weather definitely plays a role. I also tend to feel crappy when the seasons change over. My dad was the same way. He would get really raspy when summer turned to fall ... he called it hay fever, but I don't know whether that was doctor-diagnosed or self-diagnosed. (Although with all the cancer doctors he saw, I assume that someone would've professionally diagnosed him somewhere along the line.)
@mrsspunky, I haven't seen an allergist, no. Never even thought about it. I'll look here for one: acaai.org/locate-an-allergist
The allergist is a good idea - especially if it happens with the season change over. I hope they can help a bit and you get some relief.
confession: I want to run away "Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood" style today. So many people/ obligations today. My H had wrist surgery on Wednesday and can't seem to get his pain under control. DD has croup. I have easily 30 hours of work to do by Monday morning. It's a stay home day for me and DD, so all three of us are at home with a miserable husband.
@buckybells, meeting people like that is anxiety-inducing for sure. It's normal for you to feel that way, but I would imagine that they'll be really happy for your BF and will genuinely want to spend time with you/make you feel welcomed.
Does it count as any kind of confession that DH is off until his new job starts in a couple of weeks and I think the ideal situation would be finding a way to continue to make money without him ever having to work again? I'm so much more focused on my own work when I know I'll have his help in the evenings and am also more inclined to play hooky and have day-time dates with him when I don't feel pressed to use childcare to work AND run errands AND prep dinner AND do 8,000 other things during the day.
Post by irene adler on Mar 13, 2015 10:14:11 GMT -5
Yay baby Derkins! I"m so excited for you!
@idaholakelady, I hope you get some respite soon.
I joined snapchat, and my running friends were right. It IS fun. I'm posting selfies and pictures of food like an high schooler with too much time on their hands, and I LOVE the vapidity of it. Granted, my only friends on there are members of my running group who also love posting the same type of thing. I like seeing a pictorial record of daily water consumption/workout views/selfies with their dogs/ootd. #partyonmylawn (TM @songforyou)
But you may want to announce on MMM too, as @starry has been known to cut people, otherwise.
I really want some sort of second wedding band, but I cannot for the life of me get my dang husband on board. He always plays the money card. We have the money! Sometimes I wish I had the husband who was into jewelry gifts, but alas, mine is too practical most days.
Congratulations, Susie!! I'm really bad with time, but will you have both made partner and had Baby Derkins within one year? If so, what an amazing 365 days !
I am pretty sure H and I are going to go on vacation when he gets a new job. We cannot afford it. IDGAF.
I am pretty sure MM will support this as much as we supported @buckybells' European travels. GO.
It'll be a little over 2 years; I made partner in July 2013, and Hobbes will be due in November 2015, assuming he or she sticks. It's actually pretty good timing I think. I didn't want to take a maternity leave as a brand new partner, but I feel like it's been long enough now.
@foodielicious, Calvin seems happy - I mean we'd been trying for a while, so it wasn't totally unexpected. He's been hoping for this even longer than I have. But it's less ... big or real ... for him right now than it is for me. Which, I get it. His world won't change until November, whereas I only have a few months till mine changes, and even already, things are changing a little. (No booze for me for our St. Patrick's day party or anniversary next week, etc.) But it's mildly annoying when I am trying to talk to him about something related to it and his mind is already elsewhere. Yesterday on the way to work in the car (we carpool), right after I'd gotten the first BFP, he was trying to ask my opinion on a case and I was like dude. I need a minute here. My morning is not normal.
Also, tacosforlife, I would be on #TeamTacosVacation too.
I know I've said this before.... But it's really starting to become a bigger (ha) issue. I'm really really unhappy with my recent weight gain.
Recent photos of myself make me want to vomit. Like I'm just gross and chubby and ew. Not to mention I jiggle everywhere.
I want to do terrible unhealthy things so that I can quickly drop 45+ lbs.
I know that with continued healthy eating and exercise I'll see a difference. But that also takes a few months and I want this weight gone faster than that. I'm just impatient and frustrated.
I feel like I literally woke up one day 45+ lbs heavier. Wah.
But you may want to announce on MMM too, as @starry has been known to cut people, otherwise.
I really want some sort of second wedding band, but I cannot for the life of me get my dang husband on board. He always plays the money card. We have the money! Sometimes I wish I had the husband who was into jewelry gifts, but alas, mine is too practical most days.
And on GettingP...we won't cut you - but we will be excited for you!
Thanks @starry. I'm going with 11/22/2015 as my EDD (based on ovulation date, rather than 11/15 based on LMP), since I was charting and it was really clear this month. So far I just feel tired, but that could be any of a number of things including but not limited to "wow, I'm pregnant, I should be feeling something... tired makes sense!"
raangoli, I was debating that... wasn't sure if I have been an active enough poster there to post a BFP!
I know I've said this before.... But it's really starting to become a bigger (ha) issue. I'm really really unhappy with my recent weight gain.
Recent photos of myself make me want to vomit. Like I'm just gross and chubby and ew. Not to mention I jiggle everywhere.
I want to do terrible unhealthy things so that I can quickly drop 45+ lbs.
I know that with continued healthy eating and exercise I'll see a difference. But that also takes a few months and I want this weight gone faster than that. I'm just impatient and frustrated.
I feel like I literally woke up one day 45+ lbs heavier. Wah.
I feel the same way about photos (and life in general). I hope you don't do anything unhealthy though. Maybe if you gained it super fast, it will come off just as fast?
I've been awful at sticking to a diet, so that hasn't worked for me. I'm sure the half pizza I ate last night isn't helping. Blah.