General discussion - Mom and Dad Esq.

[NW Native]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Seems like the number ought to go up each time. And if he doesn't meet the threshold, a lecture on health-care economics is in order instead.

Agree. Unless there was an EMT or ambulance-ride involved. The scare-factor from either of those counts as additional stitches.

[viet_mom]

Originally posted by bilmore A poll:

How many stitches does your kid have to get before you take him or her out for a smoothie on the way home from the hospital?

None. As long as the parent gets to choose the particular smoothie

Vietmom

[bilmore]

Originally posted by viet_mom
None. As long as the parent gets to choose the particular smoothie

Vietmom

I read those.

I saw tofu.

He'd rather have stitches.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by viet_mom
I When I'm out without the Babe and see someone about to do the insert-groceries-and-baby-into-car-seat dance, I just bound over and without asking start grabbing bags, collapsing the stroller and loading it in, saying, "give me the keys; I'll get the car started heating."

Do yuo live in Pleasantville? People give you their keys: that's unbelievable.

Originally posted by viet_mom
Stroller Story

I never had a problem with people being rude when I was pregnant, but if they had, I would probably have puked on them in response. Most eveyone was very nice. Of course, we do not have to deal with public transit here. I did have an angry woman leave a very nasty message on my car warning me that the preggo parking spaces were reserved for pregnant wonem only. Being 7.5mos at the time and absolutely HUGE, I was a bit confused by the note... I also had no problems in court other than a few judges asking repeatedly - and nervously - that I sit down - apparantly they thought I was big enough to pop at any given moment. In fact, I think they were more pleasant than usual, lest I get upset and have my water break in their courtroom. -TL

[Flinty_McFlint]

Originally posted by viet_mom
I can't believe you check out pregnant women's asses. :butt:

On the helping-those-with-strollers thing, I have such empathy for those still schlepping their babes around in those heavy "buckets" that go into the car seat. Maybe some will disagree and think it's intrusive, but I think the best thing to do is jump in and help without asking. When I'm out without the Babe and see someone about to do the insert-groceries-and-baby-into-car-seat dance, I just bound over and without asking start grabbing bags, collapsing the stroller and loading it in, saying, "give me the keys; I'll get the car started heating." I've never had one person object. I wonder why we don't see more people doing this. It takes all of 2 minutes. What's the big deal?

Vietmom
(Enjoying the salad days of rearing the 18 month old in the dream stage)

You must look like a nice unintimidating person, because if I did that, I'm sure that someone would think I'm robbing them or trying to steal their baby. Which I'm not. No really.

[viet_mom]

Hank, "Do you live in Pleasantville? People give you their keys: that's unbelievable."

Well...at least women do. They know a fellow harried Mom out for a quick shop sans babe (hair in dirty rubberband, wearing long black rain coat with various crunchy snacks stuck to it, thinking it's hiding that you're in pajamas and wearing 2 different colored (and fabric!) socks). I sense they hesitate but something in their head says, "Oh..Fuck It."

TexLex: "I never had a problem with people being rude when I was pregnant, but if they had, I would probably have puked on them in response."

My only regret to not having a bio kid is this. I'd love to go `round and just ralph all over people who've pissed me off. And as a pregger, I'd be immune from any allegation of intentional conduct; nobody would believe I'd blow chunks "on purpose."

TexLex, "I did have an angry woman leave a very nasty message on my car warning me that the preggo parking spaces were reserved for pregnant wonem only. Being 7.5mos at the time and absolutely HUGE, I was a bit confused by the note..."

I'm confused by the parking spaces. I've never heard of preggo parking spaces. What do the signs look like?

Flinty, "I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet."

Did you make this up? If so, I'm totally stealing it. Good stuff.

VietMom

[Flinty_McFlint]

Originally posted by viet_mom
Flinty, "I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet."

Did you make this up? If so, I'm totally stealing it. Good stuff.

VietMom

VietMom:

First off, let me say that I've lurked on this board off and on for a while (little Flintette is now 8.5 weeks), and I'm really sorry that you and VietBabe had to go through scary times with the Nanny. I have not mentioned your experience to my wife, as she would freak and never let anyone hold our child again. But I'm happy that things seem to be much much better and that you were able to find out really early on and minimize it.

Second: I have no original thoughts. Ever. I merely digest outside information, confuse it, and spit it back into the world. You can find a bunch of funny quotes/dialogues captured from the world of IRC and techies at:

http://bash.cx/?top

Warning: Some/all of the material may be offensive to someone.

Flinty

edited to add: Now that I look at it, most of the quotes are offensive to me. Sorry.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
You must look like a nice unintimidating person, because if I did that, I'm sure that someone would think I'm robbing them or trying to steal their baby. Which I'm not. No really.

Stop reading Tarzan right now.

Originally posted by viet_mom
I'm confused by the parking spaces. I've never heard of preggo parking spaces. What do the signs look like?

You know - at the grocery store they have little stork signs near the handicap spots. At least here they do - and they were much appreciated, at hot as it was (through October it was hot and icky last year). They really should have baby spots too - as much if a hassle as it is to waddle around when pregnant, I think it is even more of a pain to drag a baby (and its luggage) along. Maybe they should just have special spots for men way at the back of the parking lots - that would proabbly take care of things nicely. -TL

Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
little Flintette is now 8.5 weeks

How is the monkey baby doing? If she hasn't had her 2mo shots yet, be sure to give her baby tylenol beforehand - I failed to heed this advice and not only did I not have any on hand when I needed it, but Littlelex was too ill too leave him to go and buy some! He's due for 4mo shots this month and I am dreading it.

-TL

[Flinty_McFlint]

Originally posted by TexLex
How is the monkey baby doing? If she hasn't had her 2mo shots yet, be sure to give her baby tylenol beforehand - I failed to heed this advice and not only did I not have any on hand when I needed it, but Littlelex was too ill too leave him to go and buy some! He's due for 4mo shots this month and I am dreading it.

-TL

Funny you should ask, just got them two days ago, and she's been kinda fussy ever since. We were told that she may run a fever as a result. Next time, I'll try the baby tylenol.

How is the hulk?

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by TexLex
You know - at the grocery store they have little stork signs near the handicap spots. At least here they do - and they were much appreciated, at hot as it was (through October it was hot and icky last year). They really should have baby spots too - as much if a hassle as it is to waddle around when pregnant, I think it is even more of a pain to drag a baby (and its luggage) along. Maybe they should just have special spots for men way at the back of the parking lots - that would proabbly take care of things nicely. -TL

We non-breeding females but those damn single fathers and men who actually take care of their kids would probably object.

Sweetie, I love luv heart you, but jesus.

Originally posted by ltl/fb
We non-breeding females but those damn single fathers and men who actually take care of their kids would probably object.

Sweetie, I love luv heart you, but jesus.

You know what I meant - anyway, you should always take everything with a grain of salt when the post is from the chonically sleep deprived. Besides, if I had it my way, I would be able to pull the car right inside the front entrance of the store where elves would hop out of my trunk, fetch the groceries, and I would be on my way.

For Flinty - almost 19lbs, I think. He was 17lb5oz and 25.5" @ 3mos, so for his 4mo visit next week, I will report back. He rolled onto his back from belly yesterday (wheee!) but makes no attempt to roll from back to belly - he just lays there like a mini-beached-whale flapping his arms. It's sad that he's going to be too big for his carrier soon - although it's really effing heavy to be schlepping around now. Re shots - yes, he was fussy for two days after the first day when he slept so hard I couldn't wake him up even to eat. He got a big knot in his thigh too, apparantly that's normal for one of the shots.

-T(a guy who not only grocery shops (beer and pizza runs do not count) but takes the infant with him to do so is a rare, rare, thing indeed - I might consider trading Mr. Lex in for one of these)L

[NW Native]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
We non-breeding females but ....

Sweetie, I love luv heart you, but jesus.

Why are you here? (read: simple question, no heat/hostility)