JoJosMom Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Also, I don't think I ever mentioned what happened with Matt in Indiana. Someone (you'll never guess who) went on and on about how I'm controlling him and I've made all the important decisions for the family and I've manipulated him into thinking he's the boss when he's really not and so on and so forth. She assumed it was the perfect time to have that conversation because I wasn't there. Well, it wasn't. He completely stood up for me, clarified that we've made decisions together and told her about some of his decisions that I didn't even like but went along with anyway because I'm a good wife. So there. :p She was caught by complete surprise. I know she's tried to talk him into divorce before and I wonder if that's where she was planning on heading. I know she mentioned having a job lined up for him at the time and I'm wondering if it was her intention for them to just stay out there. It would explain a lot of her behavior since then. I think we need to divorce your MIL. :glare: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I am back from the dentist. I think I was able to dodge a root canal. They put some calcium stuff on top of my root and then filled it as normal. I need to go crash on the couch under a blanket and recuperate. I had a bite block, a cheek block, a ton of gauze and other junk in my mouth besides the drill and the suction thing...it was unpleasant. YOU DIDN'T READ THE WHOLE THREAD, DID YOU?!? DENTALALERTDENTALALERTDENTALALERT!!! :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: (P.S. :grouphug: , prairie. I'm sorry that you're hurting.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (((Prairie))) (((Hornblower))) Hoping the dr. visit goes well and gives you good news. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I was convinced it was Saturday. I was heartbroken when I woke up and it was Tuesday. . I thought it was Thursday! But alas, Brain Dead Tuesday. 4 more to go! (We have next week off.) I need water. And food. And coffee. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I thought it was Thursday! But alas, Brain Dead Tuesday. 4 more to go! (We have next week off.) I need water. And food. And coffee. And chocolate. You forgot chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I hate Slache's doctor. He needs a visit from some ticked off Elephant Ninjas. Baby Stats: 1: 40 weeks, 7 1/2 lbs (boy, tall for age, now 6'4") 2: 41 weeks, 7 1/2 lbs (girl, average height/weight, now 5'4") 3: 41 weeks, 6 1/2 lbs (girl, small for age, underweight) 4: 39 weeks, 9 lbs (boy, average height/weight) 5: 38 weeks, 7 1/2 lbs (girl, average height/weight) 6: 41 weeks, 9 1/2 lbs (girl, tall for age, average weight) Wait, what is this for? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 And chocolate. You forgot chocolate. Thank goodness you remembered! I found a leftover Cadbury Egg in the freezer. Mmmmm. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I hate Slache's doctor. He needs a visit from some ticked off Elephant Ninjas. Baby Stats: 1: 40 weeks, 7 1/2 lbs (boy, tall for age, now 6'4") 2: 41 weeks, 7 1/2 lbs (girl, average height/weight, now 5'4") 3: 41 weeks, 6 1/2 lbs (girl, small for age, underweight) 4: 39 weeks, 9 lbs (boy, average height/weight) 5: 38 weeks, 7 1/2 lbs (girl, average height/weight) 6: 41 weeks, 9 1/2 lbs (girl, tall for age, average weight) Wait, what is this for? You didn't say how much weight you gained with each. I think we are trying to convince Slache that big belly does not mean twins or big baby, and small belly can mean big baby? So in other words, it's a crap shoot and you get what you get and don't make a fuss? Or don't worry, be happy? Something like that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I think I was able to dodge a root canal. Just prolonging the inevitable. :leaving: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I think people think I'm stressed when I'm really just irritated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm reading The Complete Writer and having a total :001_wub: moment. Can I use this without FLL? I wanted to begin grammar later. It's perfect for before IEW which is what I wanted to use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm reading The Complete Writer and having a total :001_wub: moment. Can I use this without FLL? I wanted to begin grammar later. It's perfect for before IEW which is what I wanted to use. This is an IEW comment; can't comment on The Complete Writer. Much like AoPS vs. Saxon, I think that this is a "depends upon the learner" divide. As Jo is an AoPS learner, she is a Brave Writer writer. IEW made us both want to gouge out our eyes. Just something to consider before you invest a lot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 baby only - 40 weeks - 8 pounds, 7 ounces, gained 35 pounds The attending was positive I would have a small baby. I said no, all the babies in my family are big. She said nope, 6-pounder. I said no, 8-pounder. She said I was too small for a 8-pounder. Between that and me being convinced I would make it through without meds (she said I'd never given birth before, I'd change my mind. I did not change my mind), she didn't like me much. I think that is why she stabbed me with something right after I delivered the baby, when I was too tired to throw a fit that she was ignoring my wishes. Oh, well. She was right on that at least. I was too tired to kick her like I wanted to. LOL BABY BOOYAH!!! Yeah, here too. #1 40+1 - 6 lbs, 10 oz. I started out underweight and gained about 35 pounds. #2 41+3 - 8 lbs, 10 oz. I started out NOT underweight and gained about 35 pounds. She was the first I pushed out. Everyone thought she'd be maybe 7 lbs and change. I'm really glad I didn't get an ultrasound, because I would have chickened out, lol. :lol: Anyway, there was this nurse who kept trying to say how I should have given birth...after I'd had the kid for a month already. We all just looked at her like she had two head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) This is an IEW comment; can't comment on The Complete Writer. Much like AoPS vs. Saxon, I think that this is a "depends upon the learner" divide. As Jo is an AoPS learner, she is a Brave Writer writer. IEW made us both want to gouge out our eyes. Just something to consider before you invest a lot. Someone actually gave me TWSS and I really, really, really like it. I was hoping to use it as a write across the curriculum type of thing so that will mean no investment on my part. I also plan to buy The Writer's Jungle, but no other Brave Writer components. Eta: TWJ is $45 at HSBC :) Edited March 29, 2016 by Slache 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I think people think I'm stressed when I'm really just irritated. I think we understand. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 This post will be in several parts since I am cooking and not trusting my device. :) Twins were discovered at 9 week ultrasound. We were shocked and didn't speak to each other until we were on our way home. :) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Danggit. I've uncovered mold. Thankfully, it's on tile and easy to clean. I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm supposed to dental alert when I post about dental stuff? No, I didn't read the whole thread. I totally stalked, and may have posted in the spring, but then we moved and I didn't join in until last fall. I missed whole months of the experience and haven't totally ketchuped. But I read like 600/860 pages...that's good, right? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Just prolonging the inevitable. :leaving: Most likely..... but I just paid for 15 cavities between my kids and I still need to pay for oldest to get his wisdom teeth out. I just made the last payment on his braces. It has been a $$$$ dental year. If I can put it off a bit, that'd be good. And then I'm going to spring for sedation dentistry. Because I almost cried in the dental chair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm supposed to dental alert when I post about dental stuff? No, I didn't read the whole thread. I totally stalked, and may have posted in the spring, but then we moved and I didn't join in until last fall. I missed whole months of the experience and haven't totally ketchuped. But I read like 600/860 pages...that's good, right? Yes. There are Dental Phobias here. You must post this: ************DENTAL ALERT****************DENTAL ALERT****************DENTAL ALERT*******************DENTAL ALERT******* :lol: OK. Not funny, but a warning must be posted. And yes, you've read enough pages to be a part of us. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Gotcha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) I need water. And food. And coffee.Coffee makes everything right!Which is why I am brewing myself some right now! Edited March 29, 2016 by KrissiK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I hate Slache's doctor. He needs a visit from some ticked off Elephant Ninjas. Baby Stats: 1: 40 weeks, 7 1/2 lbs (boy, tall for age, now 6'4") 2: 41 weeks, 7 1/2 lbs (girl, average height/weight, now 5'4") 3: 41 weeks, 6 1/2 lbs (girl, small for age, underweight) 4: 39 weeks, 9 lbs (boy, average height/weight) 5: 38 weeks, 7 1/2 lbs (girl, average height/weight) 6: 41 weeks, 9 1/2 lbs (girl, tall for age, average weight) Wait, what is this for? I dunno. I just started it. Now we are all reporting. BTW, I did not say what my kids are now because they are all huge because we are huge people. We are a race of Amazons. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Baby number 1. Boy 8 lbs. 1 oz. 21 in. Due May 21, born May 10 I gained about 60 lbs at least. 2 weeks after he was born I was at my prepregnancy weight. Baby number 2. Miscarriage at 11 weeks. Baby number 3. Girl 9 lbs. 10 oz. 21 in. Due October 8, born October 1 I gained about 70 lbs. I have never lost all of it. Baby number 4. Miscarriage, very early, around 6 weeks. Babies 5&6. Twins. Boy 6 lbs. 3 oz. 20 in. Girl 5 lbs. 8 oz, 20 in. Born at 37 weeks on Dec 19. I bet I gained 80 lbs. I had to take progesterone all through the pregnancy. Apparently it was low and this is what was thought to have caused the previous miscarriages. Baby 7. Miscarriage. 12 weeks. I was taking progesterone and still lost it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm so sorry Dawn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I think people think I'm stressed when I'm really just irritated. You keep saying that you fear you have twins when all evidence points to the contrary so that is why I called you anxious. I think you are anxious about having twins and irritated by that doctor. That is what I got from it, anyway. But yes, you seem stressed about having twins. But you aren't so it's all good. :D 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 You didn't say how much weight you gained with each. I think we are trying to convince Slache that big belly does not mean twins or big baby, and small belly can mean big baby? So in other words, it's a crap shoot and you get what you get and don't make a fuss? Or don't worry, be happy? Something like that. Ah. I can't remember. I would guess it was between 35 and 50 lbs for various ones. With my 5th, they were doing weekly ultrasounds and wanting to induce early "because she was going to be a huge baby." Nope. She came a couple weeks early. (When I was expressing doubts about inducing early, I suspect that my OB stripped my membranes during my exam - went into labor a few hours later.) She definitely wouldn't have been my biggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (((Dawn))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Thank you, Slache. But I am so very thankful for the babies I have. So very very thankful. And Tex. Thank you and everyone too. I feel the love. :wub: Edited March 29, 2016 by Openhearted 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Took the youngest two kids to the dentist. Kid 3 has a cavity in a rear molar. Not a surprise. Kids are expensive. Now I remember why I don't go to the dentist. I have a huge crush on the kids' dentist. He is adorable, so sweet, and a dad of five. His wife homeschools their kids. I heart him. He is a good dentist and really great with the kids, too. Went to the grocery store after the dentist. A kid rushed me out too fast, and I didn't get any salad dressing. He rushes me a lot. Edited May 25, 2016 by texasmama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 My thoughts about twins: :D My thoughts about finding out about a twin on June 13th: :svengo: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) One kid is almost done with braces and cannot get his peg teeth fixed until he is finished growing because it can cause gum issues or cosmetic issues or something...I was not totally focusing, I don't think - so I was discussing this with Dr. McDreamy Dentist, and said he is likely not done growing since we are all about 8 feet tall.* I was very entertaining at the dentist, and they all laughed at me. I had to confess that I am high on prednisone. :leaving: *Ds, not McDreamy, in case I was unclear. I think McDreamy is done growing. He's about 40, Edited May 25, 2016 by texasmama 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm reading The Complete Writer and having a total :001_wub: moment. Can I use this without FLL? I wanted to begin grammar later. It's perfect for before IEW which is what I wanted to use. Yes, you can. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 This is my last pregnancy post. I think I will have everything said I wanted to say earlier. I absolutely love being pregnant. I never felt better. I was never sick. I had low blood pressure and couldn't work, but I always felt amazing when I was pregnant. I took care of myself, ate well (very well), drank plenty of water, took my vitamins, etc. I really think I could've had babies for ALL THE PEOPLE (not shouting, just emphasizing) if my body would've let me. However, my baby bearing days are over, but Slache, I am so happy that your pregnancy is progressing well. Don't be worried or anxious. Find a different doctor. Enjoy the experience, each and every day. It will be over before you know it. Soon you will be buying prom dresses, tuxedo rentals, wedding flowers. Enjoy the moment. I say this not only for your sake, but mine as well. Ya know I love you. :wub: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 My thoughts about twins: :D My thoughts about finding out about a twin on June 13th: :svengo: If you have twins, we will send you a $100 Amazon gift card as a way to ease the blow. I am very confident, though. Even from way over here in Texas. ;) Twins was one of my greatest fears. I could barely handle one baby at a time. It never got any better, either. They were always like weird aliens who stressed me out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 This is my last pregnancy post. I think I will have everything said I wanted to say earlier. I absolutely love being pregnant. I never felt better. I was never sick. I had low blood pressure and couldn't work, but I always felt amazing when I was pregnant. I took care of myself, ate well (very well), drank plenty of water, took my vitamins, etc. I really think I could've had babies for ALL THE PEOPLE (not shouting, just emphasizing) if my body would've let me. However, my baby bearing days are over, but Slache, I am so happy that your pregnancy is progressing well. Don't be worried or anxious. Find a different doctor. Enjoy the experience, each and every day. It will be over before you know it. Soon you will be buying prom dresses, tuxedo rentals, wedding flowers. Enjoy the moment. I say this not only for your sake, but mine as well. Ya know I love you. :wub: This is amazing to me, how you felt so great. I never felt worse than when I was pg. It was horrible. I was so glad when it was over. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Twins are amazing. I had one more thing typed that I just remembered. I knew which baby was kicking, moving, turning, hiccupping. They were distinctive. Little ds was on the lower left, and little dd was on the upper right, under my ribs almost. He moved and kicked a lot more than her. He still does. She had the hiccups more often. She is quieter than him and a lot less fidgety to this day. I believe they already had little personalities when I was pregnant with them. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I think that Slache is not anxious about twins, but anxious for twins. I was like that with a couple of my pregnancies. Two for the price of one. But then baby was born and didn't sleep (only dd5 slept), and I was thankful that God only blessed me with one at a time. (((Dawn))) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Tex, you need to go put dental warnings on your posts before Renai gets back. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I have friends who are identical twins. Their mom didn't know she was having twins until the first one was born. The doctor said, "There's another one!" "Another what!?!?!" :svengo: :svengo: No worries, Slache. The technology is much better than it was 40 years ago. If you are having twins, you will know before June 13. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openhearted Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 This is amazing to me, how you felt so great. I never felt worse than when I was pg. It was horrible. I was so glad when it was over. I'm sorry you felt badly. Most of the time I hate to say how much I loved being pregnant and how amazing I felt. But I feel like I can tell y'all. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm sorry you felt badly. Most of the time I hate to say how much I loved being pregnant and how amazing I felt. But I feel like I can tell y'all. :) I usually felt really good when I was pregnant, too. :leaving: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Tex, you need to go put dental warnings on your posts before Renai gets back. :) I'm not the one with dental phobias. I only reported for those who are. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm sorry you felt badly. Most of the time I hate to say how much I loved being pregnant and how amazing I felt. But I feel like I can tell y'all. :) I usually felt really good when I was pregnant, too. :leaving: I do not begrudge people feeling well when pg. Not at all. I feel like I paid up front with pg, and then I collected at the end because I am a champion birther - fast, efficient, safe, etc. I have me some birthing hips. :lol: I can also make milk to feed an army with no trouble at all and have leftovers. So I'd rather the nine months of yuck followed by a good, fast birth and years of fabulous milk producing. :laugh: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I mostly just rambled on about how the dentist is cute and stuff. I don't think it was gross or scary. It was just a cavity. Who has dental issues? JJM? I don't do feet so don't talk to me about your foot problems. (You meaning the general you.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I had relatively easy births, too, except for dd8 who was rather large. Producing milk though -- I struggled with this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) I have friends who are identical twins. Their mom didn't know she was having twins until the first one was born. The doctor said, "There's another one!" "Another what!?!?!" :svengo: :svengo: No worries, Slache. The technology is much better than it was 40 years ago. If you are having twins, you will know before June 13. The assistant coach of our bball team is in his early 50's. He is the youngest of four boys and an identical twin. His mother also received a "bonus baby" on the day of their birth. ETA: It's a bonus baby birth booya(h), and now I am so happy because alliteration is involved. Now I have to get ready to go to open gym, where I sit and look at the young lads over my reading glasses to make sure they stay in line. (Not my young lads - the young adult young lads.) Edited March 29, 2016 by texasmama 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Tex, you need to go put dental warnings on your posts before Renai gets back. :) JoJosMom 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 JoJosMom Noted. :D (And I'm using the toothy smiley to help me remember.) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm supposed to dental alert when I post about dental stuff? No, I didn't read the whole thread. I totally stalked, and may have posted in the spring, but then we moved and I didn't join in until last fall. I missed whole months of the experience and haven't totally ketchuped. But I read like 600/860 pages...that's good, right? :svengo: Good? Good? We strive for excellence here, missy! :toetap05: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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