Wednesday Randoms

[kore2]

During my walk across the building to get coffee this morning, I had 2 different people stop to tell me I've lost weight, and asked me how I've done it. I ate pizza & a hot dog yesterday :? I feel like a fraud admitting that.

I'm avoiding reality by shopping for swimsuits online today. I waited too long last year, and couldn't find any matching pieces. Anybody have any swimsuit brand recs for big boobs? I prefer tankinis. Too tall for one pieces, too roly for bikinis. Is this ugly?

www.zappos.com/product/8655563/color/3
 
Anything you want to share or get off your chest?

[protozoa]

I think that suit is cute.

I usually shop Bare Necessities for big boobed swimsuits but I don't like much of what they have now (especially for tankinis). So I ordered some stuff from Everything But Water, including:

www.everythingbutwater.com/browse/products/sunsets/seville/71151+70tefgsevi.html

We'll see.

[protozoa]

Feb 17, 2016 11:03:13 GMT -5 @foodielicious said:

You buy a swim bra separate from the suit and then match a top and bottom to go over it. 

This sounds pretty genius. I will check it out!!

[kore2]

protozoa , I went through every BN suit last night, and thought the same. Not really feeling any of them. Ugh! The suit you ordered is really pretty!

@foodielicious , That is seriously genius! I didn't know such a suit existed. Off to google!

I hate seeing myself in pictures 99% of the time. I'm thinner now than I've been in 10+ years, but I'm still surprised when I see pictures. Especially if I'm standing next to anyone else. I'm a giant.

[Pom]

I like the blue top in the suit you posted.

Land's End has the best support tops of all I wear.

www.landsend.com/pp/StylePage-438352_8J.html?CM_MERCH=REC-_-LIPP-_-GGT-_-4-_-438352-_-438093

I also like Orvis suits:
www.orvis.com/p/twisted-front-shirred-tankini-top-and-shirred-side-swim-bottoms/2hfc

[explorer2001]

kore2

www.figleaves.com
www.bravissimo.com

I got a "Just Peachy" figleaves' brand tankini last year and I love it. There are so many actually bra sized options with actual support. It's so much more fun to shop with options and actually be secure and comfortable in your suit too.

[explorer2001]

Feb 17, 2016 11:11:33 GMT -5 kore2 said:

Especially if I'm standing next to anyone else. I'm a giant.

This is so situational for me. I'm a giant compared to my mom and her side of the family; all 5'2" or shorter and most under 115 lbs at all times.

Then I feel petite (or at least normal) around Boyfriend and his family. But he's 6'5" and a wall of muscle at 315 lbs.

I remember pictures of you from back in the day. You are tall, statuesque, gorgeous, and had great hair that made me want to work on mine. I wish I half as pretty as you and that you felt as good as you look.

[kore2]

Feb 17, 2016 11:27:02 GMT -5 explorer2001 said:

Feb 17, 2016 11:11:33 GMT -5 kore2 said:

Especially if I'm standing next to anyone else. I'm a giant.

This is so situational for me. I'm a giant compared to my mom and her side of the family; all 5'2" or shorter and most under 115 lbs at all times.

Then I feel petite (or at least normal) around Boyfriend and his family. But he's 6'5" and a wall of muscle at 315 lbs.

I remember pictures of you from back in the day. You are tall, statuesque, gorgeous, and had great hair that made me want to work on mine. I wish I half as pretty as you and that you felt as good as you look.

Thank you (heart) (heart) I'm happier with how I look now than I've been probably...ever. This is from the most recent dietbet. I like how I look here (aside from the wet, unbrushed hair). I'm just surprised when I see myself to-scale, standing next to a person who isn't 6'2" My BF is several inches shorter than me. It's kind of funny.

[scm1011]

You look great, kore2! My sister is 6'1" and her DH is also a few inches shorter. She still rocks heels

I've already whined about this on H&F, but I am soooooo bloaty from IVF meds and I feel like I have giant softballs floating around my abdomen. I am SO READY for retrieval, which will likely be Saturday or Sunday. DH had the audacity to sulk last night when I asked him to cool it with the alcohol for the next few days until retrieval (meanwhile I'm giving myself 3 injections a day and had to give up caffeine, alcohol, and exercise completely). I kind of lost it. He ended up apologizing later, but I'm still stewing. Have you no self-preservation, DH? Do you not see the hormone-induced rage in my eyes? 

[kore2]

Ughhhh. I'm sorry, scm1011. That sounds SO uncomfortable! I hope retrieval is super successful.

[steph96]

kore2 You look great!

I'm starting therapy tomorrow. Part of me is excited (I started journaling per explorer2001 's suggestion) and that has really helped so I can only imagine how much therapy will help. But part of me is nervous because I don't know what I'm supposed to talk about. My exam is the root of so many issues, but I will hopefully be done with it next Saturday so I feel silly talking about it.

[mbcdefg]

Hugs to everyone who needs them today.  (hug) (hug2)

I'm engaged in a Pinterest Comments Section argument about a photo of a boy arriving at a girl's house to take her to the prom, and the dad and uncles and brothers are all standing around him with mean faces and shotguns. I just commented, "That isn't funny" and someone said, "But it's a JOKE!" And I keep replying, "Why are they threatening to shoot him? Why don't they trust the girl to make her own decisions? Why is it funny that they're threatening him when he's done nothing wrong?" And the dope keeps replying, "But you don't get it! It's a JOKE!" 

[kore2]

Feb 17, 2016 12:05:41 GMT -5 steph96 said:

kore2 You look great!

I'm starting therapy tomorrow. Part of me is excited (I started journaling per explorer2001 's suggestion) and that has really helped so I can only imagine how much therapy will help. But part of me is nervous because I don't know what I'm supposed to talk about. My exam is the root of so many issues, but I will hopefully be done with it next Saturday so I feel silly talking about it.

Don't feel silly! Therapy can be super beneficial.

I need to start journaling again. I did for years, and it was immensely helpful for organizing my thoughts & priorities. Thank you for the reminder.

[dreamcrisp1]

kore2 you look seriously great!

[explorer2001]

kore2 you are still gorgeous!

[UnderProtest]

kore2, I would die for a body like yours.....or your hair....or your makeup talents. i swear I'm not a stalker or anything.

scm1011, husbands don't get it. Sorry you have to go through IVF. It made me feel physically worse than I ever expected it to feel. Hope this cycle is successful! PM me if you ever want to chat.

[scm1011]

Feb 17, 2016 14:00:21 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

 

scm1011 , husbands don't get it. Sorry you have to go through IVF. It made me feel physically worse than I ever expected it to feel. Hope this cycle is successful! PM me if you ever want to chat.

Thanks so much; I might take you up on that.

[UnderProtest]

Feb 17, 2016 14:12:28 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Feb 17, 2016 14:00:21 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

 

scm1011 , husbands don't get it. Sorry you have to go through IVF. It made me feel physically worse than I ever expected it to feel. Hope this cycle is successful! PM me if you ever want to chat.

Thanks so much; I might take you up on that.

Or come over here again and I can ply you with tea or wine (whichever is appropriate) and chat!  

[scm1011]

Feb 17, 2016 14:14:41 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Feb 17, 2016 14:12:28 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Thanks so much; I might take you up on that.

Or come over here again and I can ply you with tea or wine (whichever is appropriate) and chat!  

Girl, I would so love to go over and hang with you and RockNVoll again! Perhaps I can guilt convince DH I need another London girls weekend when all this IVF business is said and done  

[Deleted]

I want to ask my boss if I can work from home every Wednesday afternoon. He has been allowing us to work from home as needed and mentioned the other day that there is no reason why my position can't work from home 1-2 days each week, but he added that it's something to be added into my next contract with them and I don't anticipate a new contract anytime soon. The only reason I want to work from home Wednesday afternoons is because I'm gone in the evening and don't want Arrow in her kennel that much and daycare won't take her until she's 6 months, which is 4 months from now!

[UnderProtest]

Feb 17, 2016 14:20:20 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Feb 17, 2016 14:14:41 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Or come over here again and I can ply you with tea or wine (whichever is appropriate) and chat!  

Girl, I would so love to go over and hang with you and RockNVoll again! Perhaps I can guilt convince DH I need another London girls weekend when all this IVF business is said and done  

After IVF you have more than "earned" a girls trip.

[Deleted]

sfy , I saw the most amazing pictures today and thought of you and your avatar. Here's Misty Copeland recreating the works of Degas. It's breathtaking. www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a14055/misty-copeland-degas-0316/

[sfy]

Feb 17, 2016 14:53:59 GMT -5 @bellakitty said:

sfy , I saw the most amazing pictures today and thought of you and your avatar. Here's Misty Copeland recreating the works of Degas. It's breathtaking. www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a14055/misty-copeland-degas-0316/

I know!! Isn't it amazing ?!

[scm1011]

Feb 17, 2016 15:06:06 GMT -5 @foodielicious said:

scm1011 , if you feeling that crappy lay off salt and fiber too...I know it limited me to basically eating rice, but if you're at all concerned for OHSSS, no leafy greens and low salt too.

Hope you go sooner than the weekend if you're feeling this bad today. And yeah, it's unbelievable how much the IVF process takes it out of you in ways you never even imagined. And it's the gift that keeps on giving. After 7 cycles (5 that were transfer only) in 3 years and my last shots being in July of last year, my ass still hurts if I sit down in a chair too hard and just the wrong way...my mom is rejoicing that I'm finally consistently sitting down in a dainty way. *sigh*

While I do have a lot of follicles, I don't think I'm at risk for OHSS (the RE hasn't mentioned it at least). I'm afraid to lay off the fiber because laying off the coffee has, uh, backed things up as it is (sorry, TMI). I'll bring it up at my appointment tomorrow morning though.

You're a trooper for cycling 7 times, I cannot imagine!!  

[mrsfarmer]

As part of my budget for my Vegas trip to see the Dixie Chicks this summer, I am in 3-6 month DietBets to lose 10% of my body weight. I know I can do it and get the weight back off, I just need to keep my eyes on the prize!

[steph96]

I need to thank sfy for the lotion/oil mix recommendation. I bought the Neutrogena body oil that you posted. I promise that I'm not exaggerating when I say it is life changing. I'm no longer itchy and my skin looks so healthy and feels amazing! Do you use the mixture year round or do you switch to only using one of them during the summer?

[winnieandwine]

I just booked flights to Chicago in May. I get to see beyonce, my friends, and my siblings. TRIFECTA.

[mbcdefg]

I've realized that most of yoga is just trying to figure out the quietest way to fart.

[sfy]

Feb 17, 2016 16:31:14 GMT -5 steph96 said:

I need to thank sfy for the lotion/oil mix recommendation. I bought the Neutrogena body oil that you posted. I promise that I'm not exaggerating when I say it is life changing. I'm no longer itchy and my skin looks so healthy and feels amazing! Do you use the mixture year round or do you switch to only using one of them during the summer?

I mix year round, but I change up my mixtures in the summer.  For example, I tend to shy away from things like Bag Balm in the summer because it's just too heavy.  Also, if I were to go outside with something like that on in the humid heat we have, I'd be a dirty, sticky mess in no time.  I'm glad it helped!  I love moisturizing lol!

Feb 17, 2016 16:44:43 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I've realized that most of yoga is just trying to figure out the quietest way to fart.

Put this on a shirt, quick, before someone beats you to it!

[steph96]

Feb 17, 2016 16:37:59 GMT -5 winnieandwine said:

I just booked flights to Chicago in May. I get to see beyonce, my friends, and my siblings. TRIFECTA.

BEYONCÉ?!?!?!?!?! Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Lucky! I want to see her so bad, but nobody else wants to go.