You may think I am crazy but.........................

[haydensmom]

Yea sorry about the page! Maybe I'll just post about five times until we're on the next one.

I really hope we get that house. Say a prayer ladies!

[without]

Good luck on the house!

Sarah,
I am so happy for your sister! I so know how she feels! I tried for 3 years before I got my BFP with Morgan it was a hard 3 years. She is so worth the wait! :wink:

[Bells614]

Yay!!!! Jess found a house!!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, it's beautiful.

Congrats Sarah!!! The baby bug is hard to live with. I've got it, but I know it's gotta wait. If I were to get pg now, I'd be due in the middle of my student teaching....NEED TO WAIT!!!! Ideally, I'd like to have my first year of teaching under my belt first. We shall see.

I would have said the same thing to that kid. What nerve! Coming over to ask even after saying that!

I almost have my big project that is due tonight done. This is just project number 1 of 3 :roll: I'll get there...some how.

I went to a play date yesterday, Amanda LOVED the swing. And I met some other nice moms...hopefully this group will stay nice....
I try really hard not to compare babies, but Amanda is a moose! She isn't even 11 months and she was considerable larger than the two 16 month olds there. I just didn't realize HOW BIG she really is. I was in shock!

[MarchMommy]

what a rude kid!! to be calling Cy an idiot. good for you for not allowing him to play with him anymore.

i have really nothing else to say, just wanted you all to know i was here and reading the posts!! :lol:

[BBKCD]

Am I the only one who checks in hoping for details of Pam's love-life? :oops:
Good luck with the house, Jess!
And no one has any news from Claudia? Yes, I'm wondering, too, if the last u/s was right...

[sarahlynn]

ok i missed whatever post was made that had to do with porn music :shock: i always miss the good stuff

i wait to hear about pams love life as well..i live vicariously through all of you..i am a boreing houswife :lol:

YAY FOR YOU JESS~ finding a house is a great feeling..i hope it all goes smooth with you..buying homes can be stressful..so relax!! :D

Hmmm what else is going on..not much..Dh has a neurologist appt this morn to check on his eye..wish him luck..he is pretty bummed right now..says he is getting a little vision back so that is a good sign

[haydensmom]

I hope dh has a good appt!

I'm so scared we're not going to get the house. What if they say not to our offer? EEK! I have two cold sores on my lips and I think it's from stress over this. :( Either that or my body is freaking out and I'm pregnant. Or it's both. Who knows though because I keep getting bfns. AF is due today but is a no show so far. Plus I have a lot of symptoms... AHHHHHHHHHH! :hissy: I'm going insane. :cry:

[sarahlynn]

OMG I HOPE YOU GET A BFP and YOUR HOUSE! wouldnt that rock!

[Bells614]

I'm with Sarah, both a BFP and the house would be awesome!!!

Amanda is a little crank pot this morning. We just got our Just Tomatoes boxes, she help me open them and went wild when she was what was in it. She LOVES the mangos!!! Now she is happy as a clam eating her mangos. Jenny saved the day!

[sarahlynn]

oh i cant wait to get my order...lucea loves the gerber freeze dried mangos, banans and strawberries...she is gonna love these..

[sunshine]

Jess...I know it's hard not to stress on the house...know you are in good hands and I'm sure everything is going to work out perfectly. :D The house is beautiful...I knew it was all you when I saw the pics and heard about the pool in the community! It's going to work out, hon. I know it's stressful though.

I PM'd phillisamc this morning to see if she's heard from Claudia. I had Claudia's number but I have no idea where it is. :( I hope her and baby are doing well.

Sarah - Thinking about you and your Dh and hoping for the best for him. Hang in there, hon. I know this is so hard on you both. Hugs.

[YellowRose]

Good luck, Jess! I hope you get the house (which is beautiful, btw) and a BFP!!! How exciting would that be?!

I can't wait to hear from Claudia!!!

Sarah- Thinking of you and your Dh! I hope everything goes well with his appoinment! Hugs!

[sarahlynn]

oh i missed the picks of the house..where are they?

[haydensmom]

oh i missed the picks of the house..where are they?

It's a link on 317

[DIVADLX]

Sarah - there wasn't really any porn music, it was just all the ladies getting lucky... ;)

WHAT ARE YOU DOING JESS - GO TEST!!!!!!!!! And then run... so SPRINT back to the computer and tell us!

[sarahlynn]

OMG that is so pretty...I LOVE LOVE all the windows...

[sarahlynn]

my DH mom is coming up to walk with us in the MS walk..and DH doesnt know about it..we are thinking of keeping it a sruprise..but i say to him..i know somthing you dont know..and he says " YOUR PREGNANT" ok that isnt the bad part..he said it in the most horrified, terrified, upset, scared, mortified, voice :?

so i informed him that in order for me to get pregnant we need to have sex and that just doesnt happen so we are ok.

so now he is all wondering who is coming to visit cause i told him he was having a visitor.

[haydensmom]

:( Sorry dh reacted like that to the pregnant thing Sarah. I guess you will just have to live vicariously for a while, huh? :wink:

I know everyone is anxious (including me) but I'm going to try and wait until Thursday to test. Or maybe even Friday. I had one person tell me I have a textbook chart, though, so my hopes are up a little more than they were. :D

[sarahlynn]

has anyone ever taken out a home equity loan

[swannie]

We just got a not-the-best-idea-but-a-necessary-evil 125 loan, which is when you borrow more than the current equity in your house. Similar, though. What do you need to know?

[sarahlynn]

We just got a not-the-best-idea-but-a-necessary-evil 125 loan, which is when you borrow more than the current equity in your house. Similar, though. What do you need to know?

OH me and DH have about 7,000 total in debt..that includes 2 credit cards (one with a high interest) and my car loan, doc bills, etc etc..not to much debt but i am so so so tired of paying 500 bills each month and the interest on each so i talked with my bank and they were gonna run an app for me to get a home equity loan..but we have only had our home for a little over a year .. does that matter? not sure how it works at all.. we just want to pay everything off and have one payment

[MarchMommy]

No one has heard from Claudia?

Sarah, thats awesome your MIL is coming up to do the walk with you! thats great.

[swannie]

Well, at the moment, we've been in our house less than a year, and with the down payment and, like, $5 that's been applied toward the principal, it wasn't enough to borrow against to pay off our credit card debt. I reread what I posted and it sounds like you borrow as much as your house is WORTH, not how much equity you have. ;)

Did you put any money down on your home? If so, and if it's appreciated even a bit, you may have enough equity to borrow against to pay off $7,000. The bank will tell you. It definitely is easier having one payment, and I think the interest is tax-deductible, too (at least ours is, because it's considered a second mortgage).

Good luck!

[sarahlynn]

I just love your siggy pic of madison...i wish lucea would leave a hat on.

[without]

Yes I have taken out a home equity loan to build on to my house. We are building another bed room and bath on to the house.


As far as my love life well.... I haven't talked to James in a week because if he can't make time for me more than he does than he isn't what I am looking for and I noticed that not once when he has picked me up has he said any thing about me looking nice. I mean I know I am not GREAT looking but I spend 20 dollars and have my hair done and put on nice clothes and look pretty good. He's just to into himself. If he comes around then yes I will go out with him again but I am going to make him come to me.

I am now dating another guy named Michael (diff from the other Michael! :lol: ) He is nice and always brings a little gift for me to give Morgan when I go get her after he is gone. Its nothing big its a sucker or pop cicle or some kind of snack. He is a huge guy! I mean like a good foot and a 1/2 taller than me and I can't even get my arms all the way around him. He is very much a country boy and I just love that! The best part is we had our 2nd date on Saturday and I had a long day and didn't feel like going out so he brought food over to my house and cooked for me then after that he helped me clean my whole house! I mean the carpets, dishes and laundry and all! It was so sweet. As if thats not good enough.. Grant (ex DH) starts casing the house and I told Michael about it and he said well we will pretend he's not there but then Grant decides he is going to walk up to the door. Grant knocked and I went to answer the door and Michael stopped me and he went to the door (he took a big wood curtin rod with him because the curtins were in the dryer) he walks to the door and I think Grants eyes almost fell out of his head. Michael just looks down at him and says "Sr. I think you have the wrong house" LOL Grant tucked tail and ran! It was GREAT! Michael can't be around to protect me all the time so I am sure the next time Grant comes to visit Morgan I am going to get it good but if he does hit me well... this time it was worth it to see the scared look on his face when big ol Michael answered the door instead of me! :lol:

[sarahlynn]

oh he sounds like such a great guy...and to help you clean and bring things for Morgan...

[BBKCD]

oh he sounds like such a great guy...and to help you clean and bring things for Morgan...
Yes, he sounds terrific :D

[haydensmom]

He sounds wonderful, Pam! You deserve to be treated like that. Plus, that's really nice that he thinks of Morgan already! Especially since you've only been on a few dates. He sounds like a great guy!

[haydensmom]

Have I mentioned how hungry I am today?!?! I just ate lunch at 1 and I'm eating a leftover burger. I was starving. :lol:

[sarahlynn]

Have I mentioned how hungry I am today?!?! I just ate lunch at 1 and I'm eating a leftover burger. I was starving. :lol:

maybe your PREGNANT :shock: YAY

[haydensmom]

LOL! Who wants me to test tomorrow?? :twisted: :lol:

[sarahlynn]

well i want you to test NOW! but that might be to early huh...

[haydensmom]

well i want you to test NOW! but that might be to early huh...

LMBO! Well I've tested three times already, so I'm trying to hold off and save those remaining (4) tests. LMBO! :lol:

[Lydia]

I vote for test! Test! Test! Test!

Your chart rocks!

[tralynne75]

You have 4 more test and are controlling yourself??? I would have been through all of them by now. TEST!!!!! No do what you want because I know hoe disappointting a BFN would be.

Ok Dh just seen what I was typing and said lets go make a baby. And I am still here typing away. hehehe My son is being tudored right now, I have been working all day and am sweaty and then there is Katie. What is this man thinking??? :D

Well i have talked to 2 couples about Buffy and they are going to come and visit. :cry: I know it is the right thing to do.

Jess I love the townhome. I love the bay windows. Good luck, fingers crossed for you.

We just got a hand-me down king bed and I love it. I never knew Drew was in the bed last night. LOL!!! and it does not squeak!!!!! When we use to roll over at night it would take several mins because our bed squeaked so bad.

[DIVADLX]

Aly - someone stole your baby Caleb in your siggy and replaced it with a little boy!!!! He's getting so grown up!

Jess - I didn't get a BFP until the day after I missed my period. No worries!

I miss Claudia!!!

Sarah - I'll bet if you had said Yes you were pregnant, his tune would have changed. And I remind you, you did just get lucky!

Boump chicka boump boump

[tralynne75]

Aly - someone stole your baby Caleb in your siggy and replaced it with a little boy!!!! He's getting so grown up!

hehe I was thinking the same thing. Caleb looks grown.

I miss Claudia also, I hope all is well and I am dying to see pictures of the baby. Chris or Christi????? Anyone have her number?

[haydensmom]

Caleb does look like a little boy instead of a baby in that picture! These babies grow up way too fast!

I'm going to test tomorrow morning... I guess I'll let you guys know. :wink: :lol:

[MarchMommy]

ooo i cant WAIT to hear all about it!!

[YellowRose]

Aly - someone stole your baby Caleb in your siggy and replaced it with a little boy!!!! He's getting so grown up!


:cry: I know!!! Every day I look at him and think "when did you get to be so big?!" He acts like such a little boy now, it's cute and I love this stage, but I really really miss my baby boy!!!! :cry:

Good luck testing tomorrow, Jess!!!! I hope you get your BFP!

[haydensmom]

Another bfn but my temps are still good. :x I'm waiting a week to test again. :(

[EvandAl]

Another bfn but my temps are still good. :x I'm waiting a week to test again. :(

awww that stinks....but it's good that your temps are still good!! Kepping my fingers crossed for next week :)

[sarahlynn]

Sarah - And I remind you, you did just get lucky!

i know i know.. but i want wild crazy 19 year old sex not lazy 28 year old morning parent sex :lol: oh well maybe in 5 years when DH perks up we will get our groove back.

Darn it a BFN i hope you get a positive..its probubly just to early..babies are in your future i can feel it.. :D

well i talked to the bank and the lvoely loan lady said she would give us a consolidation loan for only a meer 26.99% are you frickin serious..umm no we will just pay it off ourselves..oh well slowly but surly we will get rid of it..

[without]

OK I can't stand it any more!!! I am calling Claudia!

[without]

Grrrr.... answering machine. LOL I left a message.


OH, by the way....My brother and SIL got to bring home there baby yesterday! What a blessing! This litte baby that was born at 1 lb 2 oz is now 4.2 lbs/oz and doing so well. She was born on December 28th and is home with mom and dad now! I am so happy for my SIL!

[MarchMommy]

THATS GREAT!! congrats to them

Let us know when you hear from Claudia!

[without]

I will let you all know. If she doesn't call me back by tonight I will try again on the home phone I called the cell phone hoping if the babies were napping I would wake them.

[sarahlynn]

UGh i want to know how they are doing...!!!!

[preahd]

I cannot believe this thread is still going :lol: That's awesome.

[YellowRose]

Sorry to hear about the BFN, Jess!!! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for next week!

Pam, that's wonderful that your brother & SIL were able to bring their baby home! Congrats to them! Please let us know if you talk to Claudia! I hope everything is okay with them!!!

Ok, I need to vent a little... it's probably completely silly, but oh well. I just talked to Dh a little while ago, he talked to his mom this morning and she told him that they are planning to come visit the first TWO weeks of June. I'm glad they're coming to visit because she hasn't seen Caleb since he was 3 weeks old and my step-FIL hasn't seen Caleb at all. So it's good that they'll be able to see him and spend time with him. But I am soooo dreading it. I like my MIL, but she doesn't speak English (well, she wont.. she knows it, just woke speak it) and I don't speak Spanish so it's pretty ackward to say the least. We don't talk to each other hardly ever, ususally just on holidays, I really don't even have a relationship with her at all. Mainly because of the language barrier. I wish we did, she's a nice woman. Another reason I'm dreading it is because she makes me feel like I have to compete with her and it drives me NUTS!!! It's little things, like when she was here last year and DH would come home for lunch she would want to get him his lunch. I know that's just something small, but he's my husband now, I feel it's my duty to prepare his meals. She did it while we were at her house too. It just drives me crazy. I know he's her son, but he's my husband now, it's now my job to take care of him. And then I'm afraid she'll try to interfer with our parenting. She did that while she was here last year too. I just don't want to have to deal with her trying to tell me how to take care of Caleb. When she was here after Caleb was born, if he was sleeping and made the littlest peep, she would JUMP up and practically run into my bedroom and pick him up. I don't know, I'm probably just worrying over nothing. :roll: Sorry this has ended up so long! I just needed to tell someone... thanks for listening to me ramble!

[DIVADLX]

I hear you Aly!!! My MIL speaks both languages but often will refuse to speak English simply because "I should have learned Norwegian by now."

As far as the competition goes... I hear what you are saying about the meal prep for DH - and you are right, you are his wife now and have the right to do it. But I would also say that a concession there might save a lot of stress and bad feelings in the long run - and give you more power in other areas to put your foot down. She probably misses him terribly and misses him being her little boy and so she wants to make things for him HER way the way she remembers him loving it. Its not right, but now being a mom I can kind of understand more. But mostly letting her do that will give you more oomf when you...

Stand up for your parenting. I totally think that when it comes to HER son she has more leeway, but with Caleb you are his mommy and although I would be a little lax on some things, on things that you feel strongly about I would totally say you have the right to put your foot down and say NO. You may NOT give him a coke. Or whatever.

It is SO stressfull! It will be over quickly and you'll just have to come on here often and tell us all about it!

1 week and 2 days until we go to Hawaii... anyone else want a Mei Tai to help finance my trip? Just kidding!!! :lol:

[sarahlynn]

That has to be hard when there is a language barrier...when my MIL visits we just talk a lot of the time so icant imagine not having that..i hope it goes well..i agree that when it comes to you baby stand strong on your views but as far as DH goes let her have a little rope with that one.


HAWAII no fair..i wanna go to..are you excited :D

[haydensmom]

Aw Aly I hope it goes well. The language barrier thing sucks! I totally know what you mean about everything else though. Seems like a pretty common thing (err my MIL can't let go of dh at all)... :roll: Let's just hope we're not like that someday! :shock:

[without]

Aly vent away! We are here for you! Good luck!

[YellowRose]

I understand what you're saying, Jenn. I'm sure she does miss Dh, I can't even imagine what it must be like. And really, I wouldn't mind if she was just offereing to help, you know? Like maybe saying "Here, let me help you with that." or "I'll get that for you." SOMETHING. But it's not like that at all. Completely the opposite. She makes it seem like competion. She'd rush into the kitchen and get his meal before I even had the chance.

You're right though, I'll have to give her some leeway in that area, but stick to my parenting and not let her interfer! I think that's what I'm dreading most, her interfering with Caleb. I'm quite certian she'll try.

Oh well! I've got over a month to prepare myself... hopefully she wont drive me batty!

[tralynne75]

Aly, I would let her rush away and just relax, then I would say oh he doesn't like how I wash his clothes, do the dishes, etc and do nothing for 2 weeks while she works. hehe Ok I am sooo mean. :twisted:
I hear ya though. My MIL does everything for DH. I swear she would pee for him if she could. I have just learned to let her have her way. Of course since DH works part-time then we split the cooking and chores so I don't feel MIL powering over me in those areas since I don't do them anyway. But I put my foot down about buying things and she will come along and buy them for DH.
As far as Caleb she would be hearing alot of nos from me. That is your baby and you are the mama.

Pam, How is Morgan feeling? I hope she is back to her happy self now.
Tell Claudia we are all thinking about her when you talk to her.

I know I will not spell this correctly but the dr said Katie has tonselitis. I am going to look it up but anyone experience this? And DH allowed SMIL to take her out shopping yesterday and today. My baby is sick, will not eat or drink and they are taking her shopping. :x SMIL has 2 kids she should know not to take a baby out when she is sick. I know she loves her and Katie LOVES grandnana but I think she needs to rest.

[haydensmom]

Aww I hope everyone's babies get better soon! I hate hearing about sick little ones. :(

Sooooooooo, we placed an offer on the house. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEK! We should hear tomorrow or Friday about their counteroffer (I'm sure there will be one). Girls, please, please, please say a big ole prayer that we get this place!!

[Heidi]

Praying!!! Hoping you get good news!!! I hate moving, but that's a cute place!!

[YellowRose]

Oooooo!!! GOOD LUCK Jess!!!! How nerve wracking! I really hope you guys get the house!

Aww!!! I'm sorry Katie's not feeling well! I hope she feels better soon! Poor girl!

So I completely misunderstood Dh this morning. I thought he said that MIL was coming for the first two weeks in June (actually, I KNOW that's what he said!), but what he meant was that she's coming for 3 days either the first or second week of June. So I was all worried over nothing. I can TOTALLY handle three days... that's nothing compared to two weeks! Whew! I am relieved! I'm still a bit worried about her interfering with Caleb, but it's only 3 days so HOPEFULLY there wont be too much for her to interfer with!

[Heidi]

I didn't see your first *frustration* but whew if my MIL only came for three days over 2 weeks, I'd be extremely happy. =)

[tralynne75]

What a relief Aly!! Yes 3 days is alot better and more manageable.

Jess I said a prayer for you, fingers, toes and eyes crossed for your house.

Jenn, I forgot to add earlier I will buy whatever you need me to to help fund your trip If you will take me with you. :lol: :lol:

[DIVADLX]

Hey - anyone can come... you just need airfare and $80 a night for the house. :)

Aly - you are SO lucky!!! My MIL never comes for less than 3 weeks at a time. Happily because we are becoming more and more estranged from her, she has started staying in a hotel. She started that tradition as a Martyr move - "Since I am such a burden I'll use all my hard earned money on a hotel." Her shock was palpable when we simply said " well, we're sorry that you feel like a burden, and I hope we never made you feel that way. But we understand you might be more comfortable in a hotel. Let us know how we can help." She totally was expecting the whole "no no no - please you're not a burden... stay with us... blah blah blah."

My biggest fear? That she'll move to the US.

I can't wait to put an offer in on a house... well, i guess what I really can't wait for is to close on a house. I hope you get it Jess!

[haydensmom]

Oh Aly!! What a relief that she's only coming for two days! PHEW! I could NOT handle MIL for more than a week. :lol:

[without]

Morgan is doing much better! Thanks for asking she is back playing like nothing took place. :) After the big fight with Grant the other night when I had to call the cops she is a little stuck to her mom but other than that she is doing fine.

Aly so glad to hear its just going to be a short stay with MIL

Jess, Good luck!!!

OK girls I am getting worried about Claudia! She didn't return my call and she isn't answering her phone! I know she just had a baby and she has family so I am trying not to get to worried but I am about to get a plane ticket and just fly down there knock on her door just to make sure she is ok and then fly back! If I don't get ahold of her soon I will try snail mail! Some one tell me to calm down and that Claudia and Chris are OK!

[haydensmom]

Pam, you had to call the cops?? I must have missed that post! :shock: Yikes!!!

I'm worried about Claudia as well. I hope all is well. :(

[without]

Tuesday Grant came over and was supposed to bring my check (the insurance company mailed my house refund to him! :evil: 340 dollars) and he showed up but didn't have the check. I told him fine but he had to get it to me. He pays no child support for Morgan and his mom pays all his bills so there was no need for him to keep my money! Any way while he was there he noticed a red cooler by the door and asked me who it belonged to and I told him it was Michaels. Any way he got mad because I wouldn't give him a lot of info on who Michael is and he back handed me. My face welped up and it hurt pretty bad. I called the cops and when the cops got there he told them that he had not hit me that I was sitting on the floor playing with Morgan while he and I were having a verbal tiff and that Morgan hit me with her doll and that why my face was red! Well the police said since Morgan couldn't talk that it was Grants word against mine so the made Grant leave by my request and that was the end of it. I have not been able to eat solid food for 24 hours now! Stupid head! Anyways.. he came back out last night and brought the check and acted like nothing happened. Sigh....

[MarchMommy]

no pam! are you kidding...he HIT you? then LIED to the cops about it.

from now on, i would have someone there when he comes to see you. and he is around morgan with a temper like that?

[Love2Bamommy]

Tuesday Grant came over and was supposed to bring my check (the insurance company mailed my house refund to him! :evil: 340 dollars) and he showed up but didn't have the check. I told him fine but he had to get it to me. He pays no child support for Morgan and his mom pays all his bills so there was no need for him to keep my money! Any way while he was there he noticed a red cooler by the door and asked me who it belonged to and I told him it was Michaels. Any way he got mad because I wouldn't give him a lot of info on who Michael is and he back handed me. My face welped up and it hurt pretty bad. I called the cops and when the cops got there he told them that he had not hit me that I was sitting on the floor playing with Morgan while he and I were having a verbal tiff and that Morgan hit me with her doll and that why my face was red! Well the police said since Morgan couldn't talk that it was Grants word against mine so the made Grant leave by my request and that was the end of it. I have not been able to eat solid food for 24 hours now! Stupid head! Anyways.. he came back out last night and brought the check and acted like nothing happened. Sigh....

OMG! What an f-ing jerk!!!!!!!! Any man who would hit a woman is NOT a real man. That makes me so mad. I can't belive the cops didn't do anything! What a liar he is! At least you got your check but what a ****head he is!!!!!!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

[haydensmom]

Oh my gosh, Pam, I'm so sorry. I wouldn't even open the door for him without someone there. Honestly, I would get a restraining order, but that's just me. I would hate for Miss M to see that. :cry: Oh sweetie I wish you could just come and stay with us for a while or something! :x Stupid man!

[YellowRose]

Oh Pam!!! I am so sorry!! I agree with the other, don't allow him there without someone else being there! I probably wouldn't even allow him there period! Pam, I am sooo sorry you have to deal with this. BIG hugs!!!! What a jerk!!!!!

[without]

Thanks girls! The hardest thing about the whole thing was keeping Michael from knocking out over it! Poor Michael was so mad when he saw my face he got all teared up! :cry:

[sarahlynn]

:shock: PAM!!!!!!

What a big piece of well you know what...UGH!

i think you should let Michael have at him..jerk deserves it

[DIVADLX]

My eyes are still like saucers!!!!!!!!! The police didn't DO anything???? You are standing there accusing this man of assault and the cops just say "oh well, he said he didn't so we can't do anything"????????????? They are NOT lawyers and they are certainly NOT a judge - who are the ONLY people who have any power to determine guilt or innocence. I am steaming mad right now that they just blew you off. I mean, Grant is a jerk-off, yes. But those cops had a responsibility to YOU to arrest him and allow the judge to determine if he should be held or not.

GGRRRRRR.

In Washington state, no matter how much evidence is there, if someone calls in an assault call, the accused is arrested. No matter what. I know this because my sister was in her home and one of my nephew's loser friends was disrespecting her and go up in her face and she pushed him away from her. He called the cops and my sister got arrested - the cops even said, there isn't anything here, but the law is that once the call is made the accused has to be brought in for the judge to determine if there is validity.

I am going to steam about this all day. Jeez, I wonder why more women don't come forward with domestic abuse.

I remember while living in Hawaii we were hearing the couple upstairs fight and we heard him throwing her around and hitting her so we called 911. They came and we could hear the whole thing. The man answered the door and the cops talked to him and he said we were just having a little argument... and the cops said, ok domestic altercation. Have a nice night.


GGGGRRRRRRRRR...

[DIVADLX]

BTW - i am very worried about Claudia. This morning I considered calling all Florida hospitals to check on her... but then I remembered that I didn't even know what city she lives in (Orlando? Surrounding city?) so that would, well, take some time...

[CandiceLeigh]

:shock: OMG Pam! I am sending Big Chris (DH) over to your house immediately! What a *&$%&#*$! You know, I don't have to tell you what he is! :x I can't believe that! ((BIG HUGS)) You don't deserve that!

Sarah, I didn't get a chance to post in your thread but wanted to say CONGRATS about your sister! :D That's so exciting!

P.S. I posted Chris' 1 year portraits in the picture section. Check them out, he's so BIG!

Man, I'm still ticked about that sorry excuse of a man...

[without]

Yep I thought it was pretty dumb you know my face looked bad if I couldn't eat any thing solid for 24 hours and I didn't even tell Michael about it he took one look at my face and asked me about it. I called my Uncle (a cop) and he said they should have done more than just escort Grant out of the house they should have asked if I wanted to press charges!

[chellebelle32]

Claudia posted in NM&MIG, I think if anyone wants to check out Chris.

[sunshine]

Pam...please promise me you'll get a restraining order against this, never mind, I don't have words for that waste of space ex of yours...Please protect yourself and your daughter. He's a friggin' nut case! Big hugs.

[DIVADLX]

I wonder if you went today if you could still press charges?

GGGGRRRR... still fuming!!!!

CLAUDIA POSTED??? runs off to check...

[tralynne75]

Pam, that is aweful. I would let Micheal go tell Grant to keep his hands off of you. I am not sure but I think aound here if you call the cops then someone has to leave and then after so many times they take the person to jail. We know a couple that fight all the time and no charges have been filed.

I am so glad Claudia posted. Chris is adorable and the last u/s were correct. :D

How are the sick babies? Stella still throwing up? Madi still sick?
Katie is still not eating and very few liquids. Her stomach growls and she cries but after one bite she screams. I tried yogurt, ice cream, spaghetti, mac and cheese, oatmeal, eggs, and 1st stage and 2nd stage baby food. The mac and cheese was the only thing she took more then 1 bite and I have tried to feed her that again and she refused it. I can get her to drink tea and formula if she is falling asleep. How far does 6 ozs of formula go for a 11 month old? And sleeping is no more then 30 mins at a time. Last night was the worst night since she has been born.

[without]

Well you girls got me thinking about it and I started getting pretty upset that they didn't do more to protect Morgan and I. So I called my Uncle and he said that the reason they didn't want to take him in is becasue if they had they would have had to revoke his bond and then he would have been in jail until his trial date and that could be up to a year away. My responce was....So???? Whats the problem with that. :roll:

[haydensmom]

Have you thought about a restraining order? I would hate for Morgan to witness that kind of stuff. I saw it as a child (my mom trying to stab my dad with a butcher knife in a drunken rage :roll: ) and it's a memory that will never leave me. I'd hate to have your precious baby with a similar picture in her head. It makes me so sad to think that any child would have to witness that because, as a child, you always think it's your fault... no matter how many times anyone tells you it's not. :cry:

Oh Pam, I just wish I could take all of this crap away for you two!

[tralynne75]

Oh man Jess that is horrible to have that image in your head.

I am off to do some research but want to ask you girls first...Kati has blisters in her mouth. My poor child is so miserable. She only sleeps like 15 mins then screams for hours. I am a walking zombie and feel so bad for her. What do I do? I called the dr and they will call me back by 5. I hate that response. No wonder she isn't eating. I wonder if it is due to tonselittis and her double ear infection or she could have had something in her mouth and fell?

[without]

So sorry to hear about the blisters. I know that has to hurt her. Ouch!

Ok girls I had to report in some good news since this week I brought you bad news....

Today was weigh in day and .... You guessed it I lost 2 more pounds!!! Wahoo!! I only have 11 more to go until I hit my first goal weight and then I will set another goal! Its funny how much weight you can lose just by watching when and how much you eat. Also I think being happy helps to! Before I was always so down and so stressed now that I am happy more than I am sad losing weight doesn't seem so hard. :lol:

[tralynne75]

Congratulations Pam!! That is so awesome. I really need to follow in your footsteps.

[sunshine]

Congrats on the weight loss, Pam!

[YellowRose]

Congrats on the weight loss, Pam. That's GREAT!!!!

[BBKCD]

Congrats on the weight loss, Pam. That's GREAT!!!!
Ditto :D

[without]

Saved you! You were almost the killer!

[haydensmom]

So dh and I were outbid on the house we wanted at the very last minute. Literally. I guess it just wasn't meant to be. :(

I just want out of this apartment... I need more space.

[DIVADLX]

Hey but now that you are not moving you can get on with the baby making!

I hear you about the apartment - us too! We want a house SO badly!

[without]

Oh, I am so sorry Jess! :cry:

[tralynne75]

Jess I am sorry. I know how you feel. I want a house so bad but everything I like Dh doesn't and no baby making here until we find a house. And I am soooo ready to make a baby, that is all Dh talks about now.

[Bells614]

I'm sorry Jess. The right one will come along. We bid on 3 different houses before we got this one. Looking back on it, this is just the best one out of them all. It was meant to be. I know that doesn't help you now....

[sarahlynn]

oh man i am sorry you got outbid...that stinks..but things happen for a reason and hopefully soon you will get that house you want.. :( now onto the baby makin woman!! :D

well Dh goes to the optomistist in about 20 minutes..my sister works with the eye surgeons in town and she got him in just to see what htey have to say about his eye and the effects the MS in having..he is just about completely blind in that eye now..we were hopeing for thing to start getting better wiht it but they just arent..he is so down and frustrated and annoyed right now..i cant blame him at all for feeling that way..i just feel like i am looseing my happy laid back DH that i am used to..

well i am makin plans for memorial weekend to go up and visit that friend of mine i hadnt talked to for 3 years..we talk all the time now and it feels so good..her sons 5th birthday is that weekend so we can all celebrate..

[without]

Ahh, Sarah I am so happy you guys are hitting it off again. I bet you'll have lots of fun with her when you go.

[sarahlynn]

i am really excited...its been so long and we need to catch up some more..and i have lots of family where she lives so i can see everyone at once..


well DH eye doc said he cant see any major damage in there..but he also told hiim that it could be a long time before he gets better and how better is never known..it will be months.. :( he sounded bummed on thephone..i want to take it all away from him and have him back to his old self.

[YellowRose]

Aw, Sarah, I'm so sorry your Dh is going through this!!!! Big hugs!!!!

[Bells614]

Sarah, I am so sorry about DH. I'll keep your family in my prayers!

We leave for our trip to Albuquerque in 1 week! I am so excited to just get out of here. By Friday, I should have all my projects turned in and I can finally relax!

[sarahlynn]

oh a trip..i wanna go

me and DH decided we are gonna treat ourselves to vegas next year..or jamaica again..not sure..vegas might be cheeper

[without]

I want to be able to spend Mothers day with my mom and Grandma and Morgan so I decided Morgan and I would cel. Mothers day just the two of us this weekend. We are going to branson and renting a motel so we can go swimming and we are going to the outlet malls and SDC. I can't wait! Its only two days but it will be the first vacation we have ever taken just the two of us mommy daughter outing. :lol:

[haydensmom]

Pam, that sounds like an awesome Mother's Day!!! Good for you! I bet you'll have a terrific time!

Sarah, I hope dh gets better soon. :(

So.... there is this girl who lives in the building next to mine. I've seen her around and said hi, blah blah (she has an 8 month old daughter). Well today she came over to see if she could use my phone to call a cab... sure no problem. We talked for a few minutes and then she went back to her apt to get her daughter and then came back over. She stayed for about an hour and it was nice to have some chit chat.

But, I'm afraid that she'll start coming over all the time. She mentioned maybe stopping back in this afternoon if we're around. It's cool to visit and stuff, but I'm afraid that she doesn't have boundaries, ya know?

I like visiting, but I also have a ton of stuff to do today. I usually do a lot every day... I know I'm probably worrying for no reason, but I just have a bad feeling that it will be a clingy situation, ya know? :?

[sarahlynn]

OH Pam that sounds like such a good time..special weekends like that are what kids need...just some mommy and me time..



OH no on the neighbor..and your right its nice to chit chat once in awhile but some people just dont get it adn stop over and over and over..eeek..

well i just got a call from my mama..and her and my dad put a bid in on a house just a couple blocks from my house :shock: i think its a good thing..i get along so good with my parents and to think they will be that close for us and the kid and when they get older so we can help them..

[MarchMommy]

Pam what a FUN weekend you have planned for you and Morgan. its always fun to stay in a hotel....

Sarah, im always thinking of you and your DH, i cannot imagine what he is going thru. keep us posted!!

[sarahlynn]

Sarah, im always thinking of you and your DH, i cannot imagine what he is going thru. keep us posted!!

thanks you :oops: i am so happy ihave you guys to vent to..luckily he has fishing and golfing :roll: that seems to help him keep his mind off of things.. :lol:

so how is the little mama doing..feeling ok? any U/S yet?

[YellowRose]

Ekkk! Sarah, you were almost the thread killer!!!

I just need to whine a little bit.... AF started last night and I feel HORRIBLE!!! I have terrible cramps, backache, I'm bloated and I just don't feel good. I want to crawl back in to bed and just stay there all day. :( But, of course I can't. Caleb needs me. I wish Dh was home today. I feel like poop.

Thanks for letting me whine.

[without]

Aly, Sorry about AF! She stinks!

Well we take off tomorrow! Wahoo! I went to Wal-Mart to look for a new swimming suite for Mss. M and all they had were 2 pc! I don't want her in a 2 pc. I know it sounds silly and I truly would mind it now but I am trying to avoid that fight when she is 16 and wanting to wear some thing to show it off for the boys. If from day one she is never allowed to wear a 2 pc when she gets older it will be no big deal to her. At the same time I am not silly I know she will sneak and wear her friends every once in a blue moon. :lol: With all the stuff with my EX I would rather keep her dressed as un sexual (if thats a word LOL) as I can. I should have thought of this ahead of time so I could have ordered on off the net!

[EvandAl]

Man I am SOOO behind on this post!

Pam I am behind on this but your EX is a loser! I can't believe he hit you!! I hope you and Morgan Have a great time on your Mommy, Daughter weekend. It sounds like it should be a blast!

Sarah I hope your DH is feeling better soon, I can't even imagine what it must be like.

Jess that stinks about the house.
We are just beginning the looking process. I am dying to get out of this apartment. John loves being outside but there are no good places here that I can take him outside and just let him crawl around without Dog Poop there :?


Sorry if I missed anyone, that was as far as I went back :wink:

[haydensmom]

I agree with the dog poop/pee thing! YUCK! I let Hayden go in the area right off our patio (we're on the first floor), but no where else. Ugh I just can't wait!

Pam I hope you have a terrific time!!! I know what you mean about 2-pieces. I would hate to think of some pervert looking at my (hypothetical) daughter that way!! :cry:

Hayden is sooooooooo clingy and grumpy today. I'm pretty sure it's from his tooth (and the fact that he won't nap) but he's driving me a little crazy. I'm a horrible mom for saying that, but ack... I need a break and a nap!

[Heidi]

2 days with no posts!!! I don't post much, but I read and I see when it's missing. :D

We've all been sick this entire week, KR with pink eye and me with some nasty painful sinus cold. Life is winding down this month with the kiddos getting out of school and the weather heating up. I don't like summer that much, I'd rather it be fall or spring.

Luci June is keeping us on our toes now, I do believe she crawls faster than we walk. Eeks we need to get in shape.

Small Rant: We were going to be taking a drive to Arkansas this summer to see the In-Laws. Well we found out yesterday that they were leaving this morning to come near us to visit Matt's Uncle (whom they haven't seen in many years but is not doing well health wise). And they will be stopping by for a "Few hours" on their way through. I don't understand parents who would come such a distance to not spend some time with their son and new grand daughter they have. On the other hand, I don't want them here for more than a few days but more than a few hours would be less of a slap in the face. You know?

Jess, how did it go with the neighbor?

[haydensmom]

Heidi, that's so odd that they're only going to stay a few hours. You would think they would stay at least overnight. Weird. I hope everyone gets better soon! I bet LJ will keep you on your toes just like KR. Well maybe not quite that much, but still - she's a mover!

I'm keeping my distance from that girl!! She came over later, but I didn't answer the door - I was having some nursing trouble with Hayden. :oops: Plus I found out some interesting/scary information. I have a friend that lives in the same building (her name is Sarah) and I found out that Tamera is up for felony charges for stealing mail and using personal information to access checks, etc. :shock: So now I'm all paranoid because she knows what kind of stuff we have (in the living room - 42 inch plasma, apple laptop, etc). Also, her dbf is a drug dealer who was busted for having cocaine in his trunk. :( You just never know. I feel bad for her poor little daughter. She's such a sweet, beautiful little baby!

Before I knew any of this, I let her borrow a dvd (it was a cheap one and I figured I knew where she lived) and she brought it back the next day. I didn't think I would see it again.

[tralynne75]

I have gotten behind in this thread.

Does the forum seem slower to you? If I didn't check it daily I missed so much before but now I can go a couple of days and still be in the loop.

Hedi, I hope you all feel better soon.

Jess, how scary!! I know a girl like that and when she pops in I cringe. I feel bad for her daughter. I saddens me when you see people with kids and have problems like that.

Christi, I love your siggy. Did you go to the beach recent? I wanted to go meet Debbie but couldn't make it.

Pam how did your weekend go??

[Heidi]

It does seem slower, maybe it's due to the addition of other Forums.

Who knows how long they'll stay, I just hope I get at least a days notice.

OMGosh about your neighbor. YIKES!!!! I mean really YIKES!

[without]

It seems slower to me to but I blam it on Claudia! :lol: J/K I hope she takes all the time she needs to be with Dani and Chris because going back to work is always hard and seems to come up to fast.


Our weekend was great! I found some great sales and TCP had a 4.99 sale and I got Morgan about 4 out fits for around 25 dollars and its clothes she can wear out or to day care. I did get one skirt and shirt combo for church.

Ok girls.... I have to admit some thing... I win bad mom award!

I worked myself to death last week trying to get ready to go on the trip. I worked at the U of A all week and we had to get read for Final Exams and then I groomed dogs every day last week! On Friday I was grooming the last dog of the week before we were to leave on our trip (this dog ended up being one of the worst I have ever seen! Its tale was matted down to its rump so it couldn't poo and it was covered I means hundreds of ticks and its back leg was matted to its belly so that it could only walk on 3 legs it was sad and sick). While I was grooming the last do I let Morgan pretty much just go and play because she always comes back into the grooming room every 5-10 minutes and lets me know she is OK (and to make sure I have not taken the dog to the tub yet because she loves to help give the dogs a bath though I wouldn't have let her help with that one it was was to gross). So I can hear her in our bath room playing (I thought with her bath tub toys) and I hear her make her mad sound and didn't think any thing about it. She plays for another 5 minutes before she comes in to the grooming room holding the lid of her bubble bath that was empty any way and its covered in blood and so is she. I pick her up run her to the sink and start washing her trying to find out where the blood has come from and she has a huge gash in her finger and most of her nail is gone. I wrap her hand in a towel and thats when I look around the bath room and see my razor on the floor (I guess I forgot to put it up but I have never done that before!) and blood all over the bath room! She had used her blood and there was lots of it to finger paint all over the floor tub and potty! OK so I am not good with blood at all and I break out into a sweat and head to the potty to vomit. I am still holding Morgan and putting pressure on her hand while vomiting and Morgan is laughing her head off at me and pretending to puke! By this time I can tell I am about to pass out so I call Grant (all his bad stuff aside he knows how to take care of me when I get worked up like this) and tell him to get to the house fast. While waiting for him to get there I have had to get another towel because she has soked that one. Out I went like a light! I woke up to Grant waking me up and Morgan sitting on me crying saying mama! Morgans finger is fine and I am recovered but feel really bad for leaving that on the side of the tub where she could get to it!

[newmami]

hey ladies!!! I am trying to catch up, but decided to write something first!!!
I am ok, my mom is still here, so reality hasn't sunk yet. Dani is doing well, she loves Chris and wants to hug him, so I have to keep an eye on her
I am having some mood issues, I am trying to BF but Chris is a lousy sucker, so nothing is coming out, and I am getting very frustrated... I gave myself a month to try, and if it doesn't work, we will do formula full time (right now I am suplementing because he needed to regain weight). I decided today to pump instead of feeding him, not getting that much, but at least a little bit.

I need to figure out if my mood swings are because of the BF frustration, or if I am getting close to PPD.... today I feel better after I talked to my mom and made the decision to pump, so we will see... I am talking A LOT with DH, because he is concerned about PPD
I am still having a hard time bonding with Chris, I think it is the whole BF fiasco... Still working on that one as well

PAM!!! OMG about the whole ordeal with Morgan!! I think I would have fainted as well...... glad everything is OK and that nothing major happened to Miss M...... so sorry sweetie!!

Here are some pictures of me at the hospital, thought I should share them with you
http://www.dotphoto.com/Go.asp?l=cmedinamoon&P=&AID=4478997&Show=Y

This week I will update my siggy!!

LOVE YOU GIRLS!! I Miss you a ton!!

[YellowRose]

Oh Pam!!! I am soo glad that you and Morgan are both okay after that! I can't imagine how scary that must have been to see all that blood!!!!

Hi Claudia! It's good to see you posting again! I'm sorry to hear about the BF'ing issues. I hope everything works out. Just remember, no matter how you feed Chris, you're still a GREAT mommy!!! Hugs! I hope things start to get better for you!

[Heidi]

Oh goodness, I don't get along with blood either, but I don't think I am that bad. I just shake my hands and my head and wait for someone else to take over. LOL. I am blessed that everytime something has gone wrong so far, someone else was here with me.

Great Photoshow! I enjoyed that!

[haydensmom]

Oh PAM! How scary! I'm glad everyone is ok!!!

Claudia, it's so good to hear from you. Chris is beautiful! Such a perfect little man! Such great pics!

I think we found a house!! I'll post more later!

[tralynne75]

Pam, Oh no!! Glad Miss M is ok. And yay for Grant going to help. At least he is good for something.

Claudia, It is great to hear from you. Love the slideshow, Chris is so sweet and cute. And Dani is a doll. I loved her dress and feeding her papa. (forgot what you call him) We miss you and I hope you feel better soon.

Jess I am glad you may have found a house, can't wait to hear.

Well Dh has been talking about having another baby non stop these days. So today we started to TTC. I really would like to lose weight, get a house and for Katie to sleep through the night before but if/when I turn up preggy then I will be happy. Since I am offically not ready and am hoping it takes about 6 months, this will be that chance where one time is all it takes. LOL!!! :lol:

[haydensmom]

Oooooh ttc! YAY!! So exciting!

I posted pics of the model home (same model as ours) in the picture section if you want to check it out! :wink:

[without]

Claudia, its great to hear from you! Sorry to hear your having b/f issues. I have a package that needs to be mailed to you but things have been a little crazy! I will get it in the mail soon.


tralynne75, yeah for the ttc again I hope you have fun trying for the next 6 months and then get you BFP! :P

Jess! Good luck on the house I just know you'll get some thing soon.

[tralynne75]

Jess, I just looked at your house pics and I love it. Keeping everything crossed that it goes smoothly and you will move in Sept.

Claudia I love your new siggy.

[sarahlynn]

i havent been on here in soooo long :( i miss you ladies..so please please forgive me if i cant catch up on everything.

why teens should be on birth control..my 16 year old cousin is pregnant..OOPS! and her new comment is "ICK I DONT WANT A BABY TO COME OUT OF THERE THAT IS SOOO GROSE" :shock:

ummm well hon than you shouldnt have opened those pretty little legs welcome to motherhood..

[without]

Oh, my gosh what a comment! That must be hard on your sister to see your cousin get prego when she is working so hard to have a baby. My thoughts are with your family.


Seems like a lot of people have been gone. :(

[Bells614]

Oh Sarah. If I were in here shoes, I'd be trying to be as mature as possible....obviously not the route she is taking....Geeesh!

I've been gone for a while, but all assignments are turned in and we leave for vacation this evening...nothing like a whirlwind spring!

Jess, I LOVE your house. It looks perfect!!!!

Pam, I so hope Miss M's little finger is doing better. I totally would have passed out too! YIKES!

Claudia, those pics are priceless! Such a cutie!!!!

[chellebelle32]

Pam, I hope Morgan's finger is better.

Kelly, I hope you have a wonderful vacation.

My husband's friend's daughter is 17 and is 7.5 wks pregnant. She was living with her boyfriend but he kicked her out. It turns out there were 3 other guys living in the same house and she was having sex with all of them. She doesn't know who the daddy is. I don't know want this to be my daughter one day. I just hope and pray that I am doing the right things with her.

[tralynne75]

Sarah I agree with Pam, I bet your sister is pretty upset hearing your cousin say things like that.

I thought yesterday that alot of people have not come in here. Isn't Jenn on vacation?

So Katie's bday is coming up and I still have no clue what theme to do. My SIL says to have a hula party. We are cooking out hambugers and hotdogs but that is all I know.

[haydensmom]

A hula sounds like so much fun!!! :vibes: I want to come. :wink:

Kelly, have a terrific time on vacation!!! I'm jealous!! But you've worked so hard and totally deserve it.

All the talk about the teens makes me sad. There are so many people that struggle and yet people like that who don't really want to have a baby. :cry: It's just not fair.

[sarahlynn]

i'm a mess my sister goes in today at 10:30 for her U/S...i am tryign to hold onto some sort of hope that maybe the little bean can be ok..but i just dont know..it hurts so bad to see soemone you love so much go through this..

[chellebelle32]

Prayers & PT's for your sister, Sarah. I have been wondering how she was doing.

[sarahlynn]

:(she sounded pretty miserable onthe phone yesterday..just quiet and distant..i dont even know what to say when i talk to her ya know..i just hope either way today they get some answers..so they can move on to the next step..either growin this baby and lots of bed rest or trying to concieve again..

[MarchMommy]

ill say a prayer for her sarah. i know this has to be so hard on your family!

[YellowRose]

I'm so sorry for your sister, Sarah. Maybe instead of trying to come up with something to say to her, just let her know that you're there for her if she needs someone to talk to. I know when I had my m/c all I really wanted was for someone to be there, someone to listen, a shoulder to cry on. Hugs!

[sarahlynn]

:( good advice... i am just patiently waiting for her call..my stomach is in knots..

i got her a card that said

seeing you hurt HARD

not fixing it for you HARDER

being there for you EASY

[chellebelle32]

That sounds like a wonderful card.

[<3.Mel.<3]

Pam, I hope Morgan's finger is better.

Kelly, I hope you have a wonderful vacation.

My husband's friend's daughter is 17 and is 7.5 wks pregnant. She was living with her boyfriend but he kicked her out. It turns out there were 3 other guys living in the same house and she was having sex with all of them. She doesn't know who the daddy is. I don't know want this to be my daughter one day. I just hope and pray that I am doing the right things with her.

:shock: OMG!! That is SO SAD!!

[newmami]

Sarah, I hope the u/s brings good news for your sister. Amydawn here was pg with twins and lost one, but the other one is a beautiful girl!!!

Jess, yay for finding a house!! market is for sellers, so I am sure you will get a good deal

So now that I am not stressing about bf, mt milk production is up.... now if only I can find a way to make Chris a more efficient eater.... :?

Enjoy the vacation Kelly!!!

Tracey, a hula party for Kati sounds wonderful

sorry for the typos, I have a boy hanging from my boob and typing with 1 hand

[sarahlynn]

JESS YOU FOUND A HOUSE??? i missed it!! did you post pics of this one?

[YellowRose]

Claudia, I just wanted to tell you, I LOVE your siggy picture! That is SOO sweet!!! Is Dani adjusting well to her little brother?

[newmami]

Dani is the cutest big sister, she gets concerned when Chris starts crying, so I have to exlain what is going on. She is curious about his paci, bottles & carseat, so we let her explore.... She loves to touch him and cuddle with him, but she is a little rough, so I am keeping an eye on her

[chellebelle32]

Claudia, that is so sweet that she loves and cares for her baby brother. I tried to flush my baby brother down the toilet. I was 3 and he was able to crawl. I got in more trouble for wasting water (flushing and reflushing because he wouldn't go down). He was in feet first and actually seemed to enjoy it.

[Bells614]

Sarah, your sister is in my prayers. I just can't imagine...there are no words.

Dani is so cute in that siggy!!!! I can't wait for Amanda to be a big sister....someday.....

I'm going to try to have fun...it's the closest thing to a vacation we get, going down to see the MIL and DH's brothers. But, I have one of those wonderful MILs and I can't wait for her to see Manda....she hasn't seen her since she was 4 months old! All in all, it's nice to get away from here.


I sooo need to be packing :roll:

[haydensmom]

JESS YOU FOUND A HOUSE??? i missed it!! did you post pics of this one?

Yea! We go to sign our contract on SATURDAY!! EEEEEK! The pictures are in the picture section, Sarah! Go check 'em out.

Claudia, that's so great that Dani is so good about Chris! Also, the bfing will get easier! Sounds like you're doing a wonderful job. I love, love, love your siggy pic. I wanted to say that earlier, but I forgot.

Michelle, that is tooooo funny! I have that mental image in my head now - rofl!

[without]

When my youngest sister was born my brother cried for days and kept asking my mom to send her back and get a girl! LOL I have 5 sisters and only 1 brother. Poor little guy just wanted a buddy!

[sarahlynn]

oh Jess that house is so beautiful

[YellowRose]

When my youngest sister was born my brother cried for days and kept asking my mom to send her back and get a girl! LOL I have 5 sisters and only 1 brother. Poor little guy just wanted a buddy!

I did a similar thing when my sister was born. My mom had promised she'd buy me a daybed if she had a boy. When my sister was boy, my grandma came home and told us it was a girl and I said "send her back, I want a brother." I was 3 at the time and I wanted that daybed soooo bad! :lol:

[sarahlynn]

Can i WHINE!!!!

ok so this whole week DH has been finishing everyday..he works 2-11 so he has all morning off to himself..which is great iam envious but i am glad he gets to get out..

But i get up in the morn get the kids ready to daycare and school, than i go to work myself. Work all day go pick up the kids go home and by 10:00 when both kids are finally in bed i get like an hour of me time..and last night i spent it cleaning the frickin house :( thank i work this weekend and next weekend..

ok sorry i try not to whine much and complain but i wanted to break down last night and cry..i love spending every second i have with my kids i really do but i get a little jelous of DH having so much free time and time to just do things ya know.

so besides that crap i just complained about..how is everyone..any big weekend plans..i work and than next weekend MIL is coming up to visit, have a birthday for lulu, and do the MS walk..and than memorial weekend i am leaving town with me and the kids for a 3 1/2 hour drive to visit my grandparents, cousins, friends (old friend with kids)

busy busy buys...

AMI THE ONLY ONE WHO IS SO SO SO HAPPY ITS SUMMER TIME

the kids are so happy being outside..lucea spent the last two evenings inher pool..DH bought her a littel blow up one last night for $3 cause its hard for her to get in and out of the big plastic one..we planted wild strawberries last night for the kids..and our grass is growin so much

[haydensmom]

Aw Sarah, I'm so sorry about the alone time thing. Why doesn't dh clean in the morning every once in a while so you can have some you time?? I would ask him to.

I'm very glad it's summer. I'm just about to go put water in Hayden's little pool right now.

We're going to sign our contract for the house on Saturday!!! I'm so excited, girls! It should be built by August! WAHOO!!! Also, I'm finally going to get my haircut on Sunday. It's about 7 months overdue. :oops:

[sarahlynn]

Aw Sarah, I'm so sorry about the alone time thing. Why doesn't dh clean in the morning every once in a while so you can have some you time?? I would ask him to.

yeah he tries he really does..but his idea of cleaning is sooo differnt than mine ya know.. :lol: thats probubly my hang up..he does try help and is soo proud when he does..lol he will be beeming when i come in and he will say I DID THE DISHES HONEY :roll:

We're going to sign our contract for the house on Saturday!!! I'm so excited, girls! It should be built by August! WAHOO!!! Also, I'm finally going to get my haircut on Sunday. It's about 7 months overdue. :oops:

YAY for the house iam so happy for you..so they are still building it? when do you get to move in? was it much more than the last one? eeeek how fun..

and how are you gettin your hair cut.?

WEll iam off to lunch with DH..MMMMMMMM famous daves

[chellebelle32]

Sarah, I can sympathize with the house cleaning.

Jess, it's so exciting to have a home that is all your own.

My husband and I are going to the movies. This is a big concession for me, because I hate going to the movie theater. I am planning on getting some sugar free chocolate for my purse to enjoy and maybe buying a frozen coke there. I need to make sure we get to Hobby Lobby so I can pick up supplies to make party favors for Morgan's birthday party. She will be 3 in 2 weeks. She is having a Dora star catcher theme party. I am making little backpacks as party favors complete with map and a star catcher pocket. Inside will be a star catcher story color book. I'm not sure what else I'll put in if anything. I just can't believe she is almost three.

[without]

House cleaning!!!! I hate it I clean and clean and clean and then before I go to bed look around my house and think what in the heck did I get done tonight! Sigh!!!

This weekend I am going out to get Mss. M one of those little pools too!

[tralynne75]

Jess I am so excited for you!!!!

Sarah I am sorry about getting free time. I sort-a know what you mean. Dh goes to work, he runs errands and I get to stya home with Katie. I get so upset that he gets to go to the post office kid free. I love my kiddos and sometimes I get to go out by myslef. I am very out going so staying at home is killing me. LOL!!

I love summer, except for the fact that I am over weight and you have to wear shorts. :lol: We are going to the beach in June and I can't wait. Just need to figure oout how to NOT wear a bathing suit.

Michelle, trying to flush your brother is funny.

Claudia, Dani is so sweet. I hope the BFing gets better. And I love your siggy.
I also love Chrisit's siggy. Love that frame around Madi. She is a doll!!!

[newmami]

Dh is similar, when he comes home from work he goes on the computer or do whatever he wants... while I have to take care of Dani, make dinner, put Dani to sleep, etc.... I don't even remember the last time I had ME time, and I am sure it would be now a thing from the past. I love my kids to death, but I would love to have 5 minutes to fool around!!!

No big plans for the weekend, I have to decide what I want to do for mother's day..... next week I am going to Jacksonville with DH, he has a business trip and taking us along..... see how that goes!!! good thing I have that double stroller......

House cleaning... I have honestly became a little more tolerant with dust in my house!

[haydensmom]

Aw Sarah, I'm so sorry about the alone time thing. Why doesn't dh clean in the morning every once in a while so you can have some you time?? I would ask him to.

yeah he tries he really does..but his idea of cleaning is sooo differnt than mine ya know.. :lol: thats probubly my hang up..he does try help and is soo proud when he does..lol he will be beeming when i come in and he will say I DID THE DISHES HONEY :roll:

We're going to sign our contract for the house on Saturday!!! I'm so excited, girls! It should be built by August! WAHOO!!! Also, I'm finally going to get my haircut on Sunday. It's about 7 months overdue. :oops:

YAY for the house iam so happy for you..so they are still building it? when do you get to move in? was it much more than the last one? eeeek how fun..

and how are you gettin your hair cut.?

WEll iam off to lunch with DH..MMMMMMMM famous daves

Yep it still has to be built, which is so cool that it will be all ours!! We get to pick out all of our color choices, etc this weekend!! We should be moving in August, possibly early September if there are building delays, but hopefully August.

The awesome thing about it is that it's a much nicer model than the other one and it's $20,000 LESS!! Yes I said LESS!!! I'm so glad we didn't get the other one!

I'm not sure how I'm going to get it cut. I had it layered before and I may just do that again. I really like it like that. However, I think I'll go early and look in their books for ideas.

[MarchMommy]

I also love Chrisit's siggy. Love that frame around Madi. She is a doll!!!

thanks tracy!! Lina did that for me!! :lol:

[CandiceLeigh]

Hey everyone! :D I've been sort of MIA for a few weeks. Still been reading everything, but rarely responding. :oops: All is well over at our house, DH and I went thru a rough patch but we're good now. Chris is walking full time now and he looks so cute! I am a very proud momma. :mrgreen:

Claudia, Chris is such a cutie! I loved all the pics in your slideshow. I especially like all the pics of him with Dani. :wink: I hope BFing starts getting easier for you.

Jess, that is so freaking awesome about the house! I saw the pics and it's gorgeous! I am totally jealous... :wink: but very happy for you. Are you super psyched about decorating it? That's what I can't wait for, my own house to paint or punch holes in or whatever I want to do to it. (we rent)

Sarah, sorry your days have been so long and tiring. I know how you feel. After working all day and then taking care of Chris until DH gets off at 7:00 is exhausting. Rarely do I even have the energy to clean. I actually took a half day on Monday and went home and cleaned! Boy, did my house need it! :oops: I'm praying for your sister, I really hope her twins will pull through!

Tracy, a bathing suit? What is that? :roll: Yeah, I won't go near one! I do want to get Chris a little pool though because he loves bathtime and I'm sure he would love to splash in a pool.

Michelle, that is awesome! :lol: How funny! I bet your mom was secretly laughing inside. Imagine trying to flush your baby bubba. :lol:

[without]

Sorry to butt in but I just needed to say... I feel so blah today! I think its because Grants mom is going to come visit Morgan after work. I really hate that lady. I know that sounds mean but she put through hell!

[YellowRose]

Hugs Pam! I hope the time goes super fast for you once she gets there!!!

[haydensmom]

Pam, I hope the visit wasn't too bad. That sucks. :(

I need to go find a bathing suit and I'm sooooooo dreading it... the white legs, the stretch marks on my inner thighs... the dimples... *shudders*

:cry:

We went and looked at some of the options for the house and it's so overwhelming. I've decided that I absolutely hate formica and truly want granite. :? We'll see. But it's so hard to choose.

[willsmama]

Question about this thread, is it just for normal converasation, I just noticed how HUGE it is! :)

[without]

tlvk1978, its pretty much just open talk. We jump around from subject to subject and some times talk about nothing at all! Most the time I post things in her that are not really that important (such as my dating life) or things I would be to ashamed to post for every one to see (such as Morgan cutting her finger open with my razor! :shock: ).


Well EX MIL pulled a nice stunt again! OK so you all know I didn't want her to come visit but gave in. I don't like her but she is Mss. M's Nana right. Well.... she didn't even show up! I mean Mss. M is little now so it didn't bother her but when she gets older that will be heart breaking. I hear she is thinking of moving to Atlanta (about 18 hours from me) and thats fine with me!

[newmami]

Pam, I cannot believe your MIL!!! I would be upset too... my IL are the same, they saw Danielle when she was born and now that Chris was born....

So I think I am suffering from PPD...... great! :? . Chris is a very needy baby, and he cries for no reason... that plus the frustration of BF and the PPD is making it VERY HARD to bond with him... I feel like the worst mom of the world for saying this, but sometimes I feel like he shouldn't be here, and that he is stealing my time with Dani...... anyways, I do not feel the bonding while BF, so one more week and I think I am going to call it quits...... my To do list today includes calling the Dr for help with the PPD :(

[without]

Claudia,
I am so sorry! You are not a bad mom at all! Your calling your DR about this and that makes you a very good mom! Some times it just takes a little time to bond. Call your DR they can help! Hugs!

[chellebelle32]

Claudia, I feel for you. I had PPD so bad that I just wanted to leave. I didn't care where I went, I just wanted to be somewhere else.

Pam, as Morgan gets older, it might be better if you don't tell her "grandma" is coming to visit. We are having trouble with my MIL right now. Not nearly to the extent that you do, though.

Jess, I have a one piece suit that actually looks more like shorts and a tank top. It covers my thunder thighs, dimples, and minimizes my belly. I don't feel as "on display" as with other suits, but I am quite heavy as of right now.

[tralynne75]

Candice...YAY for Chris walking. Did i miss the first post about this? Aren't they so cute wobbling around the house? :D

Pam, Sorry about your MIL not showing for Morgan.

Claudia, I am so sorry things are not going well. BF was hard for me so I know how you feel. Glad you are calling your dr about PPD. Hugs to you.

[YellowRose]

Candice, YAY for Chris walking! It's so cute when they learn to walk!!!

Pam, I'm sorry about your Ex-MIL not showing up. What a pain!

Claudia, Hugs! I'm very sorry your having a hard time! You're not a bad mom at ALL!!!! I'm glad your calling your dr, I hope he can help!

[sarahlynn]

OH Claudia i am so sorry your feeling this way..hang in there, talk with your doc and feel better soon.

Pam could you do the whole 3 strikes your out thing..give her 3 chances and thats it if she doesnt show up three times she is done..? i think it would also be a good idea to make notes of alll this stuff so you have it documented that she did not visit. you jsut never knw what you will need that info.

Jess i cant imagine how hard it is to pick out all that new stuff for the house..lol it was easy for me i just moved into the darn old house and that was it..nothing new :( i would love a new home cause of all the new stuff never been used..but i am an old house freek..love the character ya know..keep us posted on what you pick out..i cant wait to see pictures.

i have such a cold

[tralynne75]

Jess, have you signed the papers yet???? I am soooo excited for you, what a great mothers day present. You need to call my DH and tell him I want a house for mothers day. LOL!!! :lol:

Sarah, I hope you feel better.

I just wanted to tell you all Hapyy Mothers Day!!!

I wanted to tell ya today since I may not be on here tomorrow due to mothers day and Dylans bday. My baby is 14. :shock: I took him driving the other day for the first time. I taped it from his cell, great teacher huh...I am video taping and not paying attention. LOL!! Can you believe he takes drivers ED in July?!?!?!?!
I was 15 before taking it, i thought it was 15 and 8 months.

[AmyRenee1923]

i don't know what to do about swim suits either. My belly looks like a tree trunk right now, I also have the inner thigh strechies, and ginormous DD hooties. :evil: I want one of those sexy one pieces that are "in" right now... but they tend to be quite expensive. Target always has a good selection though.

[sarahlynn]

I DECIDED that i dont care what i look like in my bathing suit cause there is always someone who looks worse like those 100 year old men who sport the speeedos. :lol: so i am wearing what i have and tough if noone likes it lBut i wish i were tan :lol: my DH has the best tan from fishing everyday and golfing

Did everyone have a good weekend? the weather here was so nice..

[hanvan]

I bought a tanki bathing suit with a matching skirt cover up. I look like a whale though. OH WELL...we do go on this vacation from my dhs job and all the moms look like stepford wives :? and I look like a fatty! SUPER! Whatever...

Claudia I didn't feel any sort of bond through bfing for about 12 weeks. I totally understand wanting to quit. You have to do whats best for all of you. I'm glad your calling your dr.

[without]

Claudia, What did the DR say?

Jess, congrats on the house!

[haydensmom]

Ok so this is awful.... I am all about wearing sunscreen, etc to protect my skin... just to preface...

I got a coupon in the mail for a free week of tanning and I'm sooooo tempted to use it before I start shopping for a bathing suit. I just feel like a tan dimply me is much better than a ghostly white dimply me. :cry:

Isn't that awful? :roll:

[without]

I feel the same way I think a tan fat me looks better than a white fat me! :lol: On the other hand I have stopped tanning because we do not have any good tanning beds in our town any more! :roll:

[AngelP'smom]

HI!
Great thread! I just started reading it!
I'm jumping in!

In addition to or instead of tanning at the tanning salon, have you tried the newer generation of self tanners? Personal epxerince lets me say that they turn my fat a pretty shade of bronze! Yes they do! Love them! Plus if you go tanning on top of the self-tanner, you will look like a GODDESS!

Um, Hi Claudia, have you read Brooke Shield's book, "Down came the Rain". I read it before I gave birth, and it may help you not feel guilty and alone with your ?PPD?. I was worried about PPD. I feel I do not have it.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery if you do have the PPD.

ok, thats all. carry on... :D

[sarahlynn]

i have heard of that book..i think they should send one home with all mommied from the hospital..noone not once with either of my kids talked to me about PPD..which is sad since so many moms go through it.

I hope your feeling better claudia..keep us posted..

[without]

I was shocked that I didn't bond with Ms. M as fast as I thought I would. I mean I loved her and wanted her but also felt a little bit of let down that every thing seemed over.

[sarahlynn]

UGHHHHHHHH AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

ok so i was up till midnight last night cleaning..DH mom is coming thrusday night and i would like her to not think we live like pigs ya know? so i sweep and scrub scrub srub the kitchen floors..it needed it so bad cause the dog is inthe house all winter and finaly he is outside for the sumemr so i figure i can get it good and clean now..well i got it perfect and go to bed this morn i wake up and there are muddy dog prints on my clean floor.. :evil: i am so irritated..there was no reason the dumb animal needed to come into the kitchen this morning..but he let him in and than didnt clean up after him..

oh that was a stupid rant but i am so angry that he is so assanign and doesnt see these things liek his wife staying up till midnight cleaning.

[hanvan]

No thats not stupid. I have both of my dogs living inside (Golden retrievers) and I get soooo mad when I clean all day and then find their hair or a footprint on my CLEAN floors. It makes me never want to clean again

[sarahlynn]

No thats not stupid. I have both of my dogs living inside (Golden retrievers) and I get soooo mad when I clean all day and then find their hair or a footprint on my CLEAN floors. It makes me never want to clean again


ok thats exactly how i feel rigth now..i was so happy cleanign and thinking YAY he is outside now..no mud no hair..and than to wake up to that..

i wrote DH like 3 nasty notes and ended up throwing them away and just leaving one that said "please clean up dog prints i just cleaned floor last night" WAY TO NICE i think..

:x why dont men get it..ugh and if he does the dishes he expects praise for like a week..he calls me at work like "I DID THE DISHES HONEY"

so frickin what!!!! ok i think i am a bit moody from starting these new BC pills. :shock:

[hanvan]

Each night I clean the kitchen after dinner. Nothing major but I at least wipe the counter and do the dishes.
My dh gets up in the middle of the night and eats (strange I know :roll: ) He leaves his empty plates smeared with SAUCE in the fridge! Its soooo annoying

[sarahlynn]

AHHHHHH lol are we married to the same man..last night i did the same thing whiped down all the counters and sure enough he must have made himself a sandwich cause there was crumbs all over and a buttery knife laying on the counter..GRRRRRRRRRRRRR i am so happy i am not alone..

i need to get excited about the weekend..my MIL is in town..we get along great so its no big deal but i also work all weekend and we have the big MS walk on sat morn..i am so beat.. :( and than memorial weekend we leave town well just me and the kids on a 3 1/2 hour car ride up to see my grandparents and friends..i am tried just thinking of it..

[YellowRose]

I know exactly how you feel Sarah. We've only had this dog a week and I'm already tired of sweeping up dog hair and mopping muddy paw prints off my kitchen floor! He's a year old and must have been an indoor dog with his previous owners because he does NOT like to be left outside alone at all. (or maybe he was left outside ALL the time and never around people?) He's driving me nuts!!! I've already told Dh that Sam is the last dog we'll EVER have..... and with my luck.... he'll probably live to be like 20 years old or something!!!! :roll:

[sarahlynn]

yeah i feel ya girl..i love our dog he is great but i am so tired of cleanign up after that animal. and DH keeps sayign i need another one luke is gettin old...WHATEVER yo ucan get one when you move out

[YellowRose]

Sam is a good dog too, he's GREAT with Caleb, I just hate cleaning up after him ALL the time!!! He'll get a drink of water and leave a trail of water drool from his dish all across the laundry room and into the kitchen. And of course he steps in it and leaves muddy paw prints all over my kitchen!! It's a never ending cycle!!!!! :x I do like him, he's a sweet dog, I just wish he wasn't SO messy!

[katie]

Ugg... I have the same water bowl problems. I think my dog drinks so much because more of it gets on the floor than in her mouth! :roll: She hates being outside unless we take her with us to the inlaws and then she stays outside the whole time with their dog. Here she'll sit and whine at the door and then come inside panting so hard that I feel horrible for leaving her outside. She's from a rescue and was the runt in a tiny yard with 11 big huge dogs so she has to be in the same room as you all the time. Her fur is everywhere I hate cleaning!

My DH most often gets a midnight snack after dinner and before bed. Most nights when he closes at the restaurant he'll come home and not be hungry until a couple hours later at 12 or 1 and then he'll eat and not clean it up. :roll: I definatly know what ya'll are talking about! However when he is home for dinner he wants to cook most nights and then he'll clean the kitchen while I give Abby a bath. :D

[stephiegirl]

Pam, I am so sorry about your MIL. You are being the better person by allowing her to be involved in Morgan's life, and then she goes and does that!

Claudia, ((hugs)) don't feel guilty about not feeling the bonding thing. It will happen! Good Luck with BF. The first month is the hardest it will ever be. If you can make it through the first month, the rest is MUCH easier! I hope you feel better soon!

Aly-Dogs are a lot of work! I only have a poodle, and he can be a pain in the neck. The bigger the dog, the bigger the mess! I hope it gets better!

[sarahlynn]

UGh DOG DROOOOOOL! yuck yuck yuck..when ours is in the house and i man cooking or in the treat cubboard he will stand there with grose long dog drool stuff hangin off his face.. :x ICK!

it doesnt even seem to phase DH..he is like AWWW CUTE..ugh if i did that it wouldnt be cute..

[without]

This is why we don't have a newfoundland! I would love to have one but couldn't take the drool that comes with them. :)

[YellowRose]

Ugg... I have the same water bowl problems. I think my dog drinks so much because more of it gets on the floor than in her mouth! :roll: She hates being outside unless we take her with us to the inlaws and then she stays outside the whole time with their dog. Here she'll sit and whine at the door and then come inside panting so hard that I feel horrible for leaving her outside. She's from a rescue and was the runt in a tiny yard with 11 big huge dogs so she has to be in the same room as you all the time. Her fur is everywhere I hate cleaning!



Sam is from a shelter so I have no idea what his previous owners were like or how they treated him, but he HATES to be left alone outside. He'll go out long enough to go potty and than wants right back in. Once in a while he'll play out there with a stick or just run like a mad dog, but the majority of the time he wants right back in with us.


Aly-Dogs are a lot of work! I only have a poodle, and he can be a pain in the neck. The bigger the dog, the bigger the mess! I hope it gets better!

He's a lab and 60+ lbs, he's a pretty big dog.... and leaves pretty big messes!!

[AngelP'smom]

Look at this:
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/kirbysmom42/p13.jpg (http://photobucket.com)

Might you wonder why Scooter is wearing a t-shirt and a towel and standing up?

Well, that's because he completely COVERED HIMSELF IN COW $HIT right when we were going to go home from the farm. No way that boy was getting into my prissy car to go home.

The clothing was intended to serve as a sh$t containment measure to protect the occupants and vehicle from a $hit bath. It could have been worse, like the time he rolled in a rotting porcupine carcass and reeked stunk like a pooified cadaver and incurred a massive vet bill for embedded quill removal.

OK, thats all. Carry on :D
(I love reading your conversation and could not resists the urge to barge in again!)

PS. I think you must need a vagina in order to clean up after yourself.

[katie]

Ugg... I have the same water bowl problems. I think my dog drinks so much because more of it gets on the floor than in her mouth! :roll: She hates being outside unless we take her with us to the inlaws and then she stays outside the whole time with their dog. Here she'll sit and whine at the door and then come inside panting so hard that I feel horrible for leaving her outside. She's from a rescue and was the runt in a tiny yard with 11 big huge dogs so she has to be in the same room as you all the time. Her fur is everywhere I hate cleaning!



Sam is from a shelter so I have no idea what his previous owners were like or how they treated him, but he HATES to be left alone outside. He'll go out long enough to go potty and than wants right back in. Once in a while he'll play out there with a stick or just run like a mad dog, but the majority of the time he wants right back in with us.


Aly-Dogs are a lot of work! I only have a poodle, and he can be a pain in the neck. The bigger the dog, the bigger the mess! I hope it gets better!

He's a lab and 60+ lbs, he's a pretty big dog.... and leaves pretty big messes!!

Honey is a Douge de Bordeaux (like in the movie Turner and Hooch) so I know what you mean about big messes. She doesn't play with toys either. When we first got her she was 4 months old and we got her some toys which she never touched. :roll: Then my roommate got a dog - a little terrier mix and Honey had to steal that dogs toys but if another dog isn't playing with them first she wants nothing to do with them.

[YellowRose]

Ugg... I have the same water bowl problems. I think my dog drinks so much because more of it gets on the floor than in her mouth! :roll: She hates being outside unless we take her with us to the inlaws and then she stays outside the whole time with their dog. Here she'll sit and whine at the door and then come inside panting so hard that I feel horrible for leaving her outside. She's from a rescue and was the runt in a tiny yard with 11 big huge dogs so she has to be in the same room as you all the time. Her fur is everywhere I hate cleaning!



Sam is from a shelter so I have no idea what his previous owners were like or how they treated him, but he HATES to be left alone outside. He'll go out long enough to go potty and than wants right back in. Once in a while he'll play out there with a stick or just run like a mad dog, but the majority of the time he wants right back in with us.


Aly-Dogs are a lot of work! I only have a poodle, and he can be a pain in the neck. The bigger the dog, the bigger the mess! I hope it gets better!

He's a lab and 60+ lbs, he's a pretty big dog.... and leaves pretty big messes!!

Honey is a Douge de Bordeaux (like in the movie Turner and Hooch) so I know what you mean about big messes. She doesn't play with toys either. When we first got her she was 4 months old and we got her some toys which she never touched. :roll: Then my roommate got a dog - a little terrier mix and Honey had to steal that dogs toys but if another dog isn't playing with them first she wants nothing to do with them.

:lol: Sam is the opposite! We bought him a stuffed basketball and within two days he had that thing torn to shreads, the stuffing was ALL over my backyard!

[sarahlynn]

ok now i feel bad..DH just called and apologized about the dog prints..he said luke was scratchin at the door and he felt bad for him adn let him in for a second for some lovin.. :roll: someone tell me to stop gettin all worked up about the small things anymore..

so its about 4:00 only 1 hour to go till hometime..YAY

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

Awww honey sounds wonderful..is it like a mastiff?

[hanvan]

yellowrose he sounds like a typical lab!

Mine has another freaking ear infection. I am SOOOOOOOOOO sick of taking her to the vet $$$$$ for medication but she always has one. UGH!

Reese has started crawling so now I have to get our house ready. There is so much crap that she can get into. I am going to babyproof the study this weekend...I'm actually going to turn it into a playroom.

[sarahlynn]

what is it with labs are they all emtpy upstairs..all ours can figure out is hunting..anything else he is dumb to..

[AngelP'smom]

:D http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/kirbysmom42/THREEAMIGOS.jpg (http://photobucket.com)

[hanvan]

Here are mine

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/99/316677192_11273b1af6.jpg

[without]

OK so I must admit... being a dog groomer it gets me when a person gets a dog like lets say a ....yorkie... and wants it shaved. I mean come on there not supposed to be shaved! Well... I have had quite the change of heart. I just don't have time to keep up with all the dog hair and brushing and I am going to shave my Aussie this weekend! I so understand now why owners want there dogs shaved! :lol:

[AngelP'smom]

Help! Help! Help! I did not know you were a dog groomer! Do you make house calls?

I have a dog 911. My cerebrally challenged yellow labs have been lying down under the 40 year old stupid poplar trees in our yard and their undersides and bums are spotted with seed pods and sap. Then, the sap get coated with dirt. They look like they have dog acne. I've booked them in for baths on Friday, but, I am worried it wont come out and will have to be cut out? They lie in the dirty grass beside their dog beds as opposed to on their beds. Why do I keep buying them beds? Then they come inside and transfer the sap to their indoor beds. Then, I walk in it. Then, it goes on the floor and on the carpet. Then my DD and I wonder why we have dogs.

Do you know if tree sap can be removed? I've tried washing them twice with (dish detergent) and it doesnt really work. Ever had this? IMO, cow pie is much easier to remove from fur.

(Hanvan- those are very beautiful retrievers, and, nice clean fur!)

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/kirbysmom42/p12-1.jpg (http://photobucket.com)
Kirby, my first born DD :D

PS. Just ignore this if I've managed to highjack your thread. I'll find out friday anyway. And I wont post anymore about my dumb-ass labs. But I love them. I do worry the are dumb though. Very smart or very dumb, I cannot figure out...

[tralynne75]

I need to take my dog to get groomed. She is shedding so bad. And my floors are so nasty because she tracks everything in the house. I am hiring someone to come clean my kitchen floor before my party Sunday. I have tried and it still looks like crap.

So Katie's bday party is Sunday. I only wanted grandparents and aunts and uncles. Just family nothing more. Heck just family is like 20 people. My condo is small and I was not planning on spending alot since we are going to the beach in a couple weeks. Well MIL has invited about 3 of her friends, DH invited several of his friends and my SIL is bringing her boyfriend and my BIL is bringing a friend. So we are up to about 30 people. stressed so stressed..

[hanvan]

I need to get my muts groomed too but its so expensive.

How exciting...a birthday party!! I would be annoyed if other people were inviting more to the party. We are doing family only too and its going to be like 30 people

[sarahlynn]

could you do Katies B-day at a park? give you some more room?
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me and DH were up untill midnight shampooing the floors in our house..i slept so good imust have been tired after that..pretty sad you know your married when your up late not to BD but to shampoo carpets :?

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did you see the APA cookbook covers are posted in random!! the ladies did so good designing them

[without]

Do you make house calls? Yes! :lol:

I have a dog 911. My cerebrally challenged yellow labs have been lying down under the 40 year old stupid poplar trees in our yard and their undersides and bums are spotted with seed pods and sap. Then, the sap get coated with dirt. They look like they have dog acne. I've booked them in for baths on Friday, but, I am worried it wont come out and will have to be cut out? They lie in the dirty grass beside their dog beds as opposed to on their beds. Why do I keep buying them beds? Then they come inside and transfer the sap to their indoor beds. Then, I walk in it. Then, it goes on the floor and on the carpet. Then my DD and I wonder why we have dogs.

Do you know if tree sap can be removed? I really don't know how to remove sap if you were to bring them to me I would suggest just removing the hair. I've tried washing them twice with (dish detergent) and it doesnt really work. Have you tried any thing like "Goo be gone"? Ever had this? Have not seen this one yet! IMO, cow pie is much easier to remove from fur.

Glad your joining in and post all the pictures of your fur babies you want to they are so cute!

[AngelP'smom]

Thanks! Thanks very much!

I have to zip out to the mall (ick) to get DH a b-day present so maybe I'll try and get the goo be gone (do the make poo be gone for my yard?)

:lol:
Nothing like looking up your dogs nose!
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[AngelP'smom]

HAHA! I'm posting AGAIN! :D

Um, I just want to supremely commend Hanvan on the photo of Miss Reese crawling. Outstanding crawling! Very jaunty!

AngelP just grunts and crys when I put her on her tummy. Or if she accidently rolls on her tummy. At 7 months she wont eat solids, wont self-ambulate and she is positvely useless at dressing herself.

Everyday, endlessly, I crawl around on the floor yelling "watch mommy watch mommy, copy mommy", to no avail. I want one of those smart babies! accckkkk.

Maybe at her first b-day party she'll be sitting and eating cake, but I kinda doubt it. accckkkk Hell, I'll be too embarrassed to have a b-day party if she has not achieved a single milestone by then. Well, at least she can sure pound back the BM :D
Gotta gooo!

[haydensmom]

HAHA! I'm posting AGAIN! :D

Um, I just want to supremely commend Hanvan on the photo of Miss Reese crawling. Outstanding crawling! Very jaunty!

AngelP just grunts and crys when I put her on her tummy. Or if she accidently rolls on her tummy. At 7 months she wont eat solids, wont self-ambulate and she is positvely useless at dressing herself.

Everyday, endlessly, I crawl around on the floor yelling "watch mommy watch mommy, copy mommy", to no avail. I want one of those smart babies! accckkkk.

Maybe at her first b-day party she'll be sitting and eating cake, but I kinda doubt it. accckkkk Hell, I'll be too embarrassed to have a b-day party if she has not achieved a single milestone by then. Well, at least she can sure pound back the BM :D
Gotta gooo!

LMBO! You are too funny. Hayden didn't crawl until he was 8.5 months. Every baby is just different. They say bigger babies do things later, but he's tiny, so I used to think, "What's wrong??" But he gets everywhere now. He started army crawling around 7 months though.

My mom actually put him up on his hands and knees one day and moved his hands and knees for him - it was a few days later that it clicked for him. I don't know if it had something to do with it, but it sure was coincidental!

[katie]

Awww honey sounds wonderful..is it like a mastiff?

Yup her breed is also known as a French Mastiff. :D

[tralynne75]

AngelP, you can't hijack this thread. Glad you are joining in. You are so funny. AngelP is a doll. She will get the hang of the milestones soon and then you will wish for her NOT to be moblie. LOL!!!! Katie would not roll over until she was almost 6 months and then she took off with her milestones. I was so upset because she would not even roll over, I use to say she will have to wake her DH and have him roll her over at night. LOL!!

Sarah, how is Cy doing? You haven't(or I haven't seen) you talk about his ADD and the medicine. Is he getting better? School is almost out here and I thought about him, soon he will on summer break and not worry about finishing his work on time.

ok I am going back to bed... I didn't get to sleep until 3am and Katie was up hourly and then at 6:30 she thought it was time to get up. I have to get up a 7 anyway to get Dylan up for school. I think I managed to get about 2 hrs. Feels like I have a newborn again. Something has to give, she is turning 1, she has got to start sleeping through the night.

[without]

Just had to share.....


Wahooo..... Morgan went to sleep by 9 last night and didn't have one bad dream! No waking up screaming no tossing and turning and crying in her sleep! This is a first in weeks! I hope for her sake the bad dreams are gone! :D

[AngelP'smom]

Hi!

Thank you very much. I just noticed the LIVE bunnies in the picture! :D

Can you even imagine a baby nightmare? A few times, while watching her Baby Einstein dvds (the only tv ANgelP is allowed) she gets scared and starts crying. If Baby Einstein can scare her, go figure what a dose of CNN would do?

[YellowRose]

That's GREAT Pam!!! I hope the bad dreams are gone too!!!!

[sarahlynn]

I NEED TO PLAN A PARTY IN 1 DAY!!!!

lucea birthday is gonna be sat evening...HELP

[hanvan]

Well my mom said I was walking by 8 mths so reese is behind from me :)

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VENT NOW:
There is this kid in my class that drives me bananas! She is soooooo bad that its hard to be around her. Isn't that a horrible thing to say? I usually love all my kiddos but this one is horrible. She threw a crayon at me today, stole our room key once, tears up things...shes a nightmare. AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Only a few more days

[hanvan]

I NEED TO PLAN A PARTY IN 1 DAY!!!!

lucea birthday is gonna be sat evening...HELP


Oh it can be easy...go to a party store and buy all the plates etc. Get some balloons (thats always fun) get a cute cake made with some pizzas and youre good! I am going to make one of those DVD slide show things for reese's party

[sarahlynn]

i think i want to try make her a cake with fondant!! do you think thats a bad idea since i have never done this...i found some easy marshmallow fondant recipes and hmmm am i ambitions enough for this.. :lol:

i am trying to think do i want to do a theme or just fun bright colors..

[Momto3]

Of course you can do this Sarah! We are women, hear us Roar!

btw...have you tasted fondant before? I insisted on having my dd's Sweet 16 cake made from that, its a little over the top sweet in my opinion, but thats just me. But it does make it oh so pretty! I'm sure anything you do will be great!

[hanvan]

I have never heard of that...I googled and found this

http://whatscookingamerica.net/PegW/Fondant.htm

Let us know how it turns out :)

I like colors personally but thats just me.

[sarahlynn]

I have never heard of that...I googled and found this

http://whatscookingamerica.net/PegW/Fondant.htm

Let us know how it turns out :)

I like colors personally but thats just me.
yup thats the website i found the recipe on..so i am gonna give it a try tomarow and see what i come up with..if it fails cake mix is $2 and i can make a regular cake ya know..lucea doesnt care either way..i just love artsy fun things so i want to try it..eeeek i am exited...

[tralynne75]

How cool Sarah, can you send me a piece???

So I finally opened my mothers day gift tonight. DH bought me a bath and body gift card and a card from him. :cry: Don't get me wrong I love bath and body but I have a zillion lotions under my cabinet, and a bubble bath is a dream. I was so upset, he bought me a card that says to my wife. What to my mom??? The bad thing is we was in hallmark and I was picking out cards for his mom, stepmom and his grandmas from him AND Katie. I told him then he needs to get me a card from Katie but noooooo he buys me one from himself. :x Ok so today was not the best day to open the gift, been one of those days. But still. Can someone please tell DH next year to get me a card from the kids and I would LOVE a cheap thing of bubblebath, a book, candle and (most important) a cooupon to cash in at any time for him to watch Katie while I enjoy myslef.

[AngelP'smom]

Hello! Greetings! Bonjour.
So yesterday, I was too busy CUTTING sap out of the dogs fur to be online too much. But I did repeat the word fondant many times. Excellent word. It also makes me want to do a nice pork tenderloin with a raspberry reduction. Then, it makes me want to send my daughter to art school in Italy. 8)

I too, am faced with the daunting prospect of being totally unprepared to host an upcomming party. I am having a baby shower for a very good friend and I've done nothing (NOTHING) except send invitations 6 weeks ago.

Sooooo, if anyone has any novel ideas for a baby shower (the theme is food) (as in stock mama's freezer, favorite recipes, frozen food). Any suggestions for games or food would be particularly appreciated. If anyone has any terrific ideas I'll be eternally grateful as I have a mental block on creative ideas for this shower and I'd love to surprise my friend with a game she has not done before because she looooves party games. Loves them.
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[hanvan]

I played a game that I have never done before and it was actually FUN!

They had about 15 famous peoples names on one side and their kids on the other and you have to match them up.

Katie Holmes Baby Suri

It was cool!

We have field day at my school today...it going to be HOT! And I have to sneak away to pump twice OH JOY!

[sarahlynn]

Fondant = Art school in Italy! WOW That does so go together..yall better wish me luck tonight onthe cake .. i need to run at noon and get party things and ingredients..if all else fails i can head to the market and get a premade generic cake :lol: but i have faith i can do this..

so i am sittin my butt at work all day and dh, mil and ds are all fishing...is this fair??????

[sarahlynn]

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Kirby, my first born DD :D

PS. Just ignore this if I've managed to highjack your thread. I'll find out friday anyway. And I wont post anymore about my dumb-*** labs. But I love them. I do worry the are dumb though. Very smart or very dumb, I cannot figure out...


I LOVE YOUR PUPPIES....we are a lab family as well..we have a black lab..my dad has a yello pointing lab and my brother in law has a Keg on 4 sticks..well they call it a lab but honeslty it looks like a barrel on 4 peg legs..i call him kong cause he has a big knob on the top of hi shead

[without]

Oh, man! I wish I were fishing! :o

[hanvan]

NOPE! Not fair at all! My dh got to play golf yesterday...when do I get to "play" anything?

Have fun making the cake

I can't wait to quit this job...I have today and then wed/thursday/friday and thats IT!!!!!!!!

[sarahlynn]

OH thats rigth you will be all done working .!! are you excited ?

[hanvan]

I'm excited and scared. My dh makes good money but we have a lot of bills to go with that so its scary that it will all be on him. Hope we can do it. We always laugh because he runs a restaurant so we say "at least we won't starve" :) But no more shopping :( Oh well...at least I can be home with reese

[katie]

NOPE! Not fair at all! My dh got to play golf yesterday...when do I get to "play" anything?

DH pulled out some books last night that he says is his summer reading list - like 7 different books. When he was explaining to his parents how long it would take to read each one I asked him when I got time to sit and scrapbook if he got all that time to read. He's been grumpy with me ever since. :roll: He somehow thinks that he'll be able to come home from work and then go read - no helping clean the house, watch the baby ect. just shut himself in his office and read. :?

[CandiceLeigh]

i think i want to try make her a cake with fondant!! do you think thats a bad idea since i have never done this...i found some easy marshmallow fondant recipes and hmmm am i ambitions enough for this.. :lol:

i am trying to think do i want to do a theme or just fun bright colors..

I have always wanted to try using Fondant. It looks so pretty! At Michael's (do ya'll have those in ND?) they sell a bunch of tools and even the Fondant itself. It looks like so much fun! I can't wait to see pics of that! :wink:

YOU CAN DO IT! (said like Rob Schneider in Water Boy :lol: )

[RachaelM]

i think i want to try make her a cake with fondant!! do you think thats a bad idea since i have never done this...i found some easy marshmallow fondant recipes and hmmm am i ambitions enough for this.. :lol:

i am trying to think do i want to do a theme or just fun bright colors..

I have always wanted to try using Fondant. It looks so pretty! At Michael's (do ya'll have those in ND?) they sell a bunch of tools and even the Fondant itself. It looks like so much fun! I can't wait to see pics of that! :wink:

YOU CAN DO IT! (said like Rob Schneider in Water Boy :lol: )

Gotta love those waterboy references!!! All my guy friends love that quote and the super cajun man who says "live to fight another day" :roll:

I love fondant, the smooth really makes for a pretty cake!! My mom made my wedding cake with fondant icing, I wish I had a picture on my work computer to show you.
Good luck with the cake decorating, and I want to see pictures!!!

[katie]

I wanna see pictures of the cake too! I didn't have fondant on my wedding cake but the bakery made butter cream look so smooth - almost like fondant. Oh I wanna see pictures of the party too!

[without]

Ok.... so I am coming to you all with a silly question. There is this guy that I go out with from time to time and we have fun when we are together and I like him ok but...every time we are together about 30 minutes after he gets to my house I start getting sick. I mean vomiting sick! Ugh! Whats up with me! :roll: I am not into signs... and all that but come one looks like some one is trying to tell me this guys not for me. What do you think?

[hanvan]

Thats strange...how many times has it happened? are you eating the same thing before...hmmmm strange! I'm not into signs either but who knows :lol:

[BBKCD]

Thats strange...how many times has it happened? are you eating the same thing before...hmmmm strange! I'm not into signs either but who knows :lol:
That is weird...is he wearing cologne or something that turns your stomach, or is it nerves?

[AngelP'smom]

UHH...hello....could your body be trying to tell you something? Like, the guy makes you sick? Literally.

Or you love hime so much the butterflies in your stomach get carried away?

Ever watch South Park? There was a show based on this response to love. One of the little guys (?Cartman?) loved a girl so much he would barf every time he tried to talk to her.

One time, I threw up in my mouth during a helicopter ride in Maui.

[tralynne75]

Oh Pam, I would see if he has a scent that makes you sick, if not then it is him.

Sarah, How did your weekend go?

I will post about the bday party as soon as my sil send me pics.

[AngelP'smom]

Can I just say one more thing?

Ok, if this was happening to me, I'd have the locks changed and get a new phone number. They say :"the body never lies". Danger danger.

That's is what my intuitition says to tell you.

[without]

See I just dont know I like him I have fun with him and cant wait to see him again. I have been talking to him for about 2 months and we have been out twice. I don't know if I get so excited that I get sick or what it is! Last night he came over for a few hours (late like 10 after Morgan went to bed) and I got sick. I know I had been worried that he would want hankey panky since we were a lone and it was late. Maybe thats what I was worried about? I don't know? He was a perfect gentalman and didn't try any thing. That could be because I was running to the bath room! :lol:

[Bells614]

I'm finally back! I missed you girls while on vacation. But, I had a nice rest and was stupid when I got home. I enrolled in a two week, hell on wheels, economics class. It was either this or a 16 week class in the fall. I'll take 2 weeks thanks. But, it's every night from 6-10 for these 2 weeks. :roll:

And wonderful AF showed up today and I have major UTI symptoms. I can't catch a break! Icky head and upper resperatory mess all during vacation and now this double wammy! URGH!

Miss Manda is doing great...she is sooooo close to walking, but it seems she thinks crawling is simply easier.

Okay, enough about me...

Pam, I feel so bad for you. I would guess you are just nervous. That totally stinks that you like him and this is how your body responds!

Those planning or just getting done with parties, I want to see pics! Manda's is not this weekend, but the next and I need to get stuff in order. I've got invites out...they only took 15 days to ship, but she are now mailed!

[newmami]

I am giving up trying to catch up on this one........
Pam, I think you were just nrevous with this Michael guy! try to relax and have fun with him, if you feel like pucking again, then you know there is a problem!

So, for those who have toddlers and want another baby, think it twice!! it is so challenging and frustrating......... I don't have time to do anything, and are still on survival mode... even though Dh helps, I am very stressed, and because of that, I decided to kiss BF goodbye and stick to FF (Chris is mostly taking formula, as he is a lousy sucker and cannot eat from the boob). Dani has been a PITA, queen of temper tantrums... and mami is suffering PPD and looking for a doctor!!!

I cannot believe all babies are turning 1!!!!!

[BBKCD]

So, for those who have toddlers and want another baby, think it twice!! it is so challenging and frustrating......... I don't have time to do anything, and are still on survival mode... even though Dh helps, I am very stressed, and because of that, I decided to kiss BF goodbye and stick to FF (Chris is mostly taking formula, as he is a lousy sucker and cannot eat from the boob). Dani has been a PITA, queen of temper tantrums... and mami is suffering PPD and looking for a doctor!!!

I'm really sorry you're feeling depressed, and hope it gets better soon.
I know it's going to be hectic next october around here. Ciara, by herself, is alot to deal with right now, so I can only imagine.

[Bells614]

I'm thinking about you Claudia! Hang in there. I don't blame you for going FF full-time, you gotta do what works best for you and your family. Keep you chin up and come here anytime to vent.

((((HUGS))))

[tralynne75]

Ok Claudia you should have posted this about May 6th. Don't tell me that now!!!!

So in case you did not check my post...I am pregnant. Scared as crap and sooo not ready but the Lord knows what he is doing. Stupid me for TTC and thinking it would take several months. :? I have not told DH and not sure when I should. MOney is a big deal right now since we never have enough and his family is always on to me about working. But if I work it will only pay daycare. Anyway I will whine more later. Since I had an eptopic I guess the dr is my first step.
Please pray we get a house...Katie is already in our room...and some how our finances get better.

[DIVADLX]

Ok, I can't catch up with everything but thought I would pop in and say HI GIRLS! I MISS YOU!

Ok, back to the sewing machine. Man, I am a one-woman sweatshop here!

:)

[haydensmom]

Trac, I'm definitely praying for you guys and for that little bean! Big hugs girl and congratulations!!!!

I feel like I haven't posted in here for a while... what's going on ladies???

Did I tell you that we signed on the house and everything is great? All of our financing went through smoothly (we were already preapproved, so we knew it would) and they start construction this week!

[BBKCD]

Congrats on the house Jess!
Congrats again on the bean Tracy!

[without]

Cludia, So sorry to hear that things are still a little rough. I know with time it will get better. Let us know how it goes with the PPD and what the DR is able to do for you.

Tracy I know you are stressed right now about the bebe on the way but Congrats!!! You and your family are in Gods hands and all will work out! I know its hard to feel that way when you are in the middle of some thing stressful but its true! I will keep praying for you and your family.

Jess, congrats again on the house! You will have to take pictures of the progress they are making and show us!

[newmami]

Tracy, I just saw your post!! things will work out, I promise!! it just gets more challenging, and yes money is always an issue, but things will get into place! CONGRATULATIONS DEAR!!!

Jess, yay for the house!!! I cannot wait to see pictures of the process!

So I will see a doctor next week, DH will come home and work from here to take care of the kids.... still I have an appointment with the OB tomorrow, I will see what he has to say

I have good and bad days, today is a bad one :( . Chris is either crying or asleep, and I am close to reaching the limits..... I am taking Dani out to the park so she can unwind, and see if the fresh air does something good for Chris

[sarahlynn]

So, for those who have toddlers and want another baby, think it twice!! it is so challenging and frustrating

oh claudia hang in there ok we are thinking of you..do you have help when you get strung out? your such a wonderful momma
This is why i just dont htink i could do it..i would love another baby but heck a 7 year old and a 1 year old have me so busy that adding a tiny one to the mix coudl spell DISASTER!!! :lol: maybe i will be ready in another 6 years..

Pam it sounds like nerves..maybe over a litte more time you will relax and be ok..

So the weekend went good..MIL arrived thur..her, DH and DS fished all day friday..we did the MS walk sat morn..cold cold cold and lucea birthday on sat evening..whch was a good time..than i worked all day sunday...i am bummed out i dont think i can afford to go away this weeken dwith the kids..the b-day and weeken dtook so much $$ out of our account i dont think i can do it..i wanted to see my friend so bad..now i am just sad..but what can ya do i guess i can wait till another weekend..