Oh.my.God

[imoan]

From, of course, The Bump:

crazy guitar question

Is a good or bad idea to play an acoustic guitar while pregnant? I imagine it's no big deal, and could even provide some soothing vibrations to the baby. But the paranoid first time mother in me is worrying that maybe it'll be too loud!

I used to play a lot, and it was a creative outlet and great release for me. I have been thinking about getting back into it for a while, but am more motivated because it could be a good de-stressor.

As long as I can reach my hands around my belly, that is.

[mrssandro]

:-|

LOL

[imoan]

Nov 2, 2012 8:52:50 GMT -5 ruxin said:

You STFU right now. That's real?? Hahahahahahahaha, OMG.

I avoid the bump, but then I read stuff like this and wonder what other gems I'm missing.

Don't worry, ruxin! I'm willing to throw myself on the grenade and bring back the juicier bits of idiocy for you all!

[alzi]

HAHAHA!! I swear there is a special brand of stupid on the bump. How do these people function?

[joolz]

How is that an actual question? Unreal.

[imoan]

At least it creates entertainment for us!

We're FAR superior knocked up bitches

[imoan]

Nov 2, 2012 11:51:27 GMT -5 @littlemoxie said:

Wanna check out the Feb. 2013 BMB for me? I had to stop.

The highlights:

Can anyone help me out? I forget if Cooked shrimp (like a shrimp alfredo and pasta dish) is ok in pregnancy..

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I'm on the deli meat avoidance train, and I haven't had a hot dog since around 10 weeks when I think we got a bad batch b/c we both were feeling queasy after eating some out of that pack.

Anyway, I bought DH some cooked & frozen bratwursts from a deli in Wisconsin and had them shipped to us as an anniversary present this year. They remained frozen during transit and we put them immediately in the freezer when they arrived.

For other food-paranoid people, would you feel ok eating one if it was heated up nice and hot??
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I just had my 24 week appt and did the 1 hour glucose test. I went in, had the orange drink, and then went and saw my OB. The drink made me feel pretty gross, dizzy, and kinda shakey. When my doctor was using the doppler, she said "Baby's going crazy in there! Must be a sugar rush!" This made me think the heart rate would be higher than usual, but it was actually lower. It's usually around 154. Today is was fluctuating between 146-149. I don't know if that's even a significant difference. She said the baby sounds great and she has no concerns. I didn't mention to her that it's the lowest hb we've gotten so far, but I have been thinking about it ever since in my crazy, paranoid mind. I am so nervous that they got the gender wrong at my scan at 18w4d when they said it's a girl and I have always heard that baby girls have higher hr's than baby boys. I know I'm nuts, but I keep thinking it's really a boy in there. The fact that the hb was lower today did not help with my craziness/paranoia. I don't really know if there's any truth to the whole heart rate/gender thing and I know every baby is different. I have no issues with having either a boy or a girl, I just want to feel like I know for sure because of all of the prepping we are doing around here. The nursery is set to be pink and we've already registered for and purchased so many little girl things. Sorry this got so long, I'm just rambling on and on and proving how wacky I've become lol thanks for reading!

[joolz]

" I don't really know if there's any truth to the whole heart rate/gender thing and I know every baby is different. I have no issues with having either a boy or a girl, I just want to feel like I know for sure because of all of the prepping we are doing around here. The nursery is set to be pink and we've already registered for and purchased so many little girl things."

Really. Really?

[ladygrey]

There's a girl on my BMB whose DH forbid her from cooking eggs because he doesn't want her to get salmonella from touching the eggshells.

[imoan]

I'd LOOOOVE to know what amazing ass cheese shop half these bitches are going to that they think they're getting ANY cheese that is unpasteurized.

[joolz]

Oh you guys with the cheese. Come on. (I mean, of course, the bump posters.)

[joolz]

I don't even know what to make of this thread called "baster baby - I'm pregger" (shudder at the use of pregger): community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/69729902.aspx

Warning, there is a graphic picture somewhere downthread of a mucus plug.

It seems like it's just one person with two aes talking to him/herself?

[Deleted]

Nov 2, 2012 12:38:49 GMT -5 ladygrey said:

There's a girl on my BMB whose DH forbid her from cooking eggs because he doesn't want her to get salmonella from touching the eggshells.

Oh man I got into it with her last night in that thread. Right afterwards she PMd every single person who defended her so I was so sure I was going to get banned. Holy red flag.

[Deleted]

Nov 2, 2012 12:28:36 GMT -5 imoan said:

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I just had my 24 week appt and did the 1 hour glucose test. I went in, had the orange drink, and then went and saw my OB. The drink made me feel pretty gross, dizzy, and kinda shakey. When my doctor was using the doppler, she said "Baby's going crazy in there! Must be a sugar rush!" This made me think the heart rate would be higher than usual, but it was actually lower. It's usually around 154. Today is was fluctuating between 146-149. I don't know if that's even a significant difference. She said the baby sounds great and she has no concerns. I didn't mention to her that it's the lowest hb we've gotten so far, but I have been thinking about it ever since in my crazy, paranoid mind. I am so nervous that they got the gender wrong at my scan at 18w4d when they said it's a girl and I have always heard that baby girls have higher hr's than baby boys. I know I'm nuts, but I keep thinking it's really a boy in there. The fact that the hb was lower today did not help with my craziness/paranoia. I don't really know if there's any truth to the whole heart rate/gender thing and I know every baby is different. I have no issues with having either a boy or a girl, I just want to feel like I know for sure because of all of the prepping we are doing around here. The nursery is set to be pink and we've already registered for and purchased so many little girl things. Sorry this got so long, I'm just rambling on and on and proving how wacky I've become lol thanks for reading!

No, actually, you do not. LOL

[joolz]

Nov 2, 2012 14:30:09 GMT -5 @notquiteblushing said:

Nov 2, 2012 12:38:49 GMT -5 ladygrey said:

There's a girl on my BMB whose DH forbid her from cooking eggs because he doesn't want her to get salmonella from touching the eggshells.

Oh man I got into it with her last night in that thread. Right afterwards she PMd every single person who defended her so I was so sure I was going to get banned. Holy red flag.

I'm gonna need a link.

[Deleted]

Nov 2, 2012 14:39:16 GMT -5 joolz said:

Nov 2, 2012 14:30:09 GMT -5 @notquiteblushing said:

Oh man I got into it with her last night in that thread. Right afterwards she PMd every single person who defended her so I was so sure I was going to get banned. Holy red flag.

I'm gonna need a link.

community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/69710174.aspx

She posted it and as soon as someone called her husband controlling she posted on PAAL that she couldn't relate to her birth month board. Then I responded and she sicked all of them on me, PMing them the whole time. I'm like a little annoyed at myself for not just xing out the thread but they all just kept saying how sweet her H is. +o(

[joolz]

Thank you NQB! You're the best.

[jessuhmarie]

Nov 2, 2012 14:59:34 GMT -5 @notquiteblushing said:

Nov 2, 2012 14:39:16 GMT -5 joolz said:

I'm gonna need a link.

community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/69710174.aspx

She posted it and as soon as someone called her husband controlling she posted on PAAL that she couldn't relate to her birth month board. Then I responded and she sicked all of them on me, PMing them the whole time. I'm like a little annoyed at myself for not just xing out the thread but they all just kept saying how sweet her H is.

I rolled my eyes when I saw the thread on PgAL.. I didn't bother going to read the original post.. but now I will

[joolz]

Ooh, I just found her PgAL thread.

NQB, I like that several people said vbery similar things to you but somehow you got singled out through that whole thing. Good times!

[Deleted]

And if you're board there's this chick (not the OP) who I have been arguing for a WEEK that you cannot move to Canada for health care. I'm ready to punch things.

community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/69578444.aspx

[jessuhmarie]

I love PgAL sometimes because I really do feel comfortable there sharing my fears and I honestly do feel like some people take pregnancy for granted and assume that every pregnancy works out for the best.. but sometimes the "you can't understand if you haven't had a loss" mentality drives me up the wall. I was a nervous wreck when I was pregnant the first time (obv before any losses). I also don't walk on egg shells and live in a bubble now because I've had miscarriages. If anything, I'm MORE relaxed each pregnancy because I know I can do everything by the book and it is SO out of my control.

FWIW, I think that Erinh's husband is wacko and I'd worry if my husband was that overprotective and anxious about my pregnancy.

[iamgrace]

Nov 2, 2012 12:57:26 GMT -5 ruxin said:

OMG I'm loling. From June 2013:

"Do you think Cheese Ravioli is OK for us? (soft cheese filling)

After I ate some cheese ravioli today I remembered the doctor said not to eat soft cheese. I think the issue is lack pasteurization for soft cheeses ..... in the case of the ravioli however, it was boiled ... so that should be fine right?

What do you think. Yea or Nah to Ravioli? "

yes! we are on the same BMB omggggg. I can't even begin to form thoughts on how stupid this is.

[imoan]

I love these people who are brand new to the knot/nest/bump and are all "this is not how we operate". Um bitches, I've been on these boards for a fucking decade. Now tell me how the Internet works again!

[imoan]

I love your point of view jessuhmarie!

[emisi]

Nov 2, 2012 16:14:49 GMT -5 jessuhmarie said:

FWIW, I think that Erinh's husband is wacko and I'd worry if my husband was that overprotective and anxious about my pregnancy.

I agree with this. My H sometimes forgot I was pregnant before I really popped, haha. He was happy, it just... wasn't real to him.

[imoan]

Another good one! The part where she thinks she won't be able to bf made my eyes bug out of my head.

I am almost 6 weeks pregnant and in all the books I have been reading it says that my breasts should be sore and tender but they are not; they haven't changed at all. Is there something wrong with them? Will I be able to breastfeed my baby? Shouldn't they be tender right now? How come they aren't reacting like they should?

[emisi]

Oh lordy. I think we're seeing the first stirrings of what will soon become a helicopter mama with some of these.

[joolz]

I pray this lady who wants to know if vibrators can hurt her unborn is mud.

community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/69751762.aspx

[emisi]

Got another one! 2nd Tri board.

My husband really wanted an animal he can be lovable with since our snake isnt into cuddling lol so we got a cat today :/ i am not a big fan but oh well, I know im not allowed to change the litterbox, but is it ok to have him rubbing up and me and cuddling with me? just wanted to know lol

[joolz]

I don't think she can be real.

I read a charming racist rant against Muslims and Asians last night on the June board but I think she must have deleted it because I don't see it anymore.