Okay, that is bad luck. I am sorry you might need more surgery. Yeah, that's the thing. I'm really not. I'm just the receptionist (although they give it a fancier title, but still).

I showed up for a day of training today at my new job. They showed me how to sign in and then check my company email. My inbox already had 50+ emails! That's just wrong. And then they proceeded to train me on other things all day, so they are all still there, waiting for me tomorrow, when I am sure there will be more. OTOH, my kids were impressed with the company swag I was given. So what wrong things have you encountered recently (even if they are just wrong to you)?

Not a name misspelling, but today I had a day of training for my new job. It involved reading lots of policies. I found more than a few errors (like "beingd" for "being"). All I could do was internally chuckle. This is a huge local employer; it made a top 100 list for something of which there are approximately 7,000 nationally last year. How could those mistakes have made it past the screening of so many people? People get our last name wrong all the time. There is a double letter in the middle and that makes them want to double the last letter too. But it's not. So when I spell it aloud I always end with something like "that's 2 Xs and 1 Q." (Note: those are not the actual letters.) That helps, but it's not 100%.

No. My mom has multiple sets (her mom's, my paternal grandma's, one she got from a free box once, and her own that was gifted to her). I want none of it. My paternal grandmother's set is beautiful but I don't want that responsibility. My mom's set is ugly (sorry, mom) imo. I can't remember what my other grandma's set looks like. The set from a free box is plain white. I prefer easy dishes that I don't have to stress over taking care of them. Also, as popular as Fiestaware is, it's heavy. I don't want to feel like I'm weightlifting when I am setting the table. I am a Corelle person. And ours is whatever random pieces we've gleaned at garage sales/secondhand stores. Unless I was sentimentally attached to either set, I'd turn both down.

Sorry, but you made me remember a babysitting experience I had when I was in high school. I often babysat for a family of farm kids. Once, late at night after they were all in bed, there was a knock on the door. It was after 11 pm, so I was nervous about answering the door. I chose to answer it with the phone clearly visible in my hand (yes, this was pre-cell phone) and didn't actually open the door. But it wasn't anything nefarious. It was just somebody who had been driving down the highway and seen cows out. They pulled in at the first farm to let them know. I thanked said person and then had to ponder what to do. I figured I had 3 options: call the parents, wait for them to get home (I expected them soon anyway), or call the brother of the dad (who lived/farmed next door). Thankfully, I didn't really have to choose, as the parents arrived home. Boy, that was a fun family to babysit for. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

Welcome, baby boy, welcome! Congrats to OP and the rest of the family on the new addition!

Well, what an adorable baby! Congrats! I hope DD is recovering well.

Oh my, I am so sorry you and yours are dealing with this. Pancreatic cancer is an absolutely awful path to have to walk. Second, no, you should not be doing this. I would look into housing options close to the facility (long-term hotel, airbnb, DH's siblings, whatever). FWIW, my dad lost his battle to pancreatic cancer less than 5 years ago. I would not have done this for him. I would have done exactly what I suggested. I hope you find a solution that works for you and YH's family.

@CorralenoYes, it is the medical receptionist position. I'm totally willing to buy things on Amazon just for fit/color not fashion to make this work, except there is no way I can order today and have it arrive in time. I definitely have pants that are fine, it's tops that have me more concerned. I guess I'll stick with my navy-ish tops until I get clarification. @KatyThe pickings at our local thrift store are slim, at best. When I was there the other day (before I'd been given the dress code), I came away with 1 top...which I think will still be okay. My summer wardrobe should be okay, I hope, but it's definitely not summer here yet!

I was just emailed the dress code for the job I start on Monday. It's business casual, which is what I expected. However, it specifies "no bright colors." FWIW, I planned on adding some new pieces to my work wardrobe. However, 99% of my current business casual wardrobe definitely is what I'd call bright colors. For better or worse, I live in a rural place, which means no new clothing stores within 1 hr. Well, there are a couple thrift stores, but I've already been there and came away empty handed. So...should I email my new supervisor and clarify? I can't make that hour+ drive until next weekend. Show up on Monday in the best I've got and ask then? Monday is all "welcome to this big company" speeches, paperwork, etc... Oh wise Hive members, especially those who have been in the workplace recently/are in the workplace, WWYD?

I am glad you are encouraged. FWIW, We had 3 kids in 3 years. With #3, we knew I was in labor as I was having consistent contractions. However, they were super short (30 sec.) and far apart (10 minutes). I literally slept between contractions and was grumpy waking up each time. That is, until I told DH I needed to move/get out of bed (it was a planned homebirth). The next contraction was the worst contraction I've experienced in all 5 labors. Looking back, it's obvious it was my first pushing contraction and I was fighting that. And a mere 3 contractions later baby was out! (I could have done it in less, but was trying to wait for the MW...it didn't work.) You'd think having done it twice recently would have clued me/us in to how far along I was, but nope! I hope you are holding baby soon!

I hope that whatever path you choose brings you less stress and a healthy baby. Also, if kick counts are stressing you out, you might consider not doing them (unless a dr. asks/insists for some reason). I've never done them. My MW is more of a "you know baby's movement patterns, if they change drastically, LMK" person." I hope today is the day we get a report of a happy, healthy baby from you!

I am so sorry. Years ago, when I was teaching 4th grade in a public school, I lost my voice for a week. I thought that was bad, but parenting without it would be much worse! Hugs. Also, @prairiewindmomma's suggestion of a horn could be fun though!

This fascinates me. When I was pregnant with one of ours, I took a nap. As soon as I opened my eyes, I knew something was different. And then I realized baby was breech because I was feeling hiccups in my ribs instead of way down low. Plus, just the entire way baby felt in my belly was so different. I panicked, of course, and called my midwife, who reassured me there was plenty of time for baby to flip again (I was 36 or 37 weeks if I remember correctly). And yes, the next time slept and woke up I knew instantly again that baby was head down. My gut is telling me that a transverse baby would feel even worse than a breech baby. And based on my very brief experience with a breech in late pregnancy, I can't fathom not being able to tell. Whatever you decide to do, I hope labor is very boring and that soon you are snuggling a happy, healthy baby!

I agree that, as the piece stands, that last sentence isn't necessary. I also agree with this. That might have taken you a short time; I could see it being more difficult for a teen. Also, frankly, IMO, the original is better. And this is why I hate writing classes/assignments. I need to stay away from the thread because I hate things like this.

I mean, he has a couple choices. Stick with what he's written and take whatever grade the teacher gives. He could also make up a something. I would be totally fine with our kids doing so for such an assignment. Teachers do not have carte blanche to demand details of a student's life, which makes personal narratives tricky to assign. He could also try and ask the teacher exactly why it doesn't meet her requirements. Does she think there isn't a climax? No action? Blah...I hate this assignment and it's not even me doing it!

I agree that there is still plenty of time for baby to turn. I'd also be doing all the things to try to turn baby naturally (including not sitting on any soft furniture, which yes, I have done), but that how I am. I'd also try the ECV once labor started, if necessary. Boy, do I hope your baby and that of @KungFuPanda's daughter turn soon!

But what about families without vehicles? I just...can't fathom how this works. What about homeless families? Oh boy....it's a good thing I've never heard of this because I'd be that person protesting and doing it anyway. Sorry, OP, for the tangent. ETA: I also meant to say that I'm glad the parade was fun!

@MercyA I knew someone here would come through! No matter what phrase I used, it wasn't popping up in my searches. It may have helped if I could have remembered what the animals were, but, of course, I couldn't. The Hive never disappoints!

It's a kids' chapter book. An animal (mole?) is living in a relative's house. He loves rocks. The relative sends someone else to live in the house too, so first animal puts him in the "special guest room." He doesn't want anyone else in "his" house. There is an incident with a rocket potato. Please help identify this book. Thanks.

I often don't wear deodorant. When I do, it's a natural one. I almost certainly shower less often than is typical for Americans. As for whether others would say something, that's debatable. Some would and some wouldn't (even if the person in question thinks they would).

I just can't fathom why any reasonably well-educated about dental hygiene person would use the bathroom in the morning and not brush their teeth. It literally takes 2 minutes. And, I am going to stand by my opinion that even if an individual's mouth doesn't feel nasty to them, it is. And if you will be around other people at all, it's rude to force that on them.

I'll go out on a limb here and kind of disagree. I believe that everyone has gross morning mouth. Now, it may not bother some people (which is still mind-blowing), but everyone's got it. Even if the feeling of it doesn't bother you (general), it's also mind-blowing that knowing it exists and not brushing your teeth for the sake of others is a thing that people do on a regular basis. And, for me, inflicting that on others is rude and gross. Therefore, I firmly believe in grabbing your toothbrush as soon as you can in the morning. Also, I have a vague memory of talking with some dental hygienists who said that brushing in the morning/after sleeping makes more of a difference in dental health than at other times. So now I need to go let the internet suck away my time as I discover if that's true.

Oh, all is good. I just can't fathom being able to stand that morning feeling in your mouth for more than .000000000000001 seconds. It's awful! To think there are people who knowingly, on a regular basis, walk around that way willingly is mind-blowing!

I will definitely be suggesting some of these to him. Sadly, he doesn't like Nate the Great or Dragonmasters. But the Good Dog series, Hank the Cowdog, and Ordinary Boy might work.