If I want some of whatever I am making to bring to someone's house, I will make extra and leave some at home. Although I do like it if I am offered leftovers of what other people brought or what the host made.
Prepare to uncouple -- uncouple.
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sj - Dec 12, 2009 9:17:53 am PST #3463 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Cashmere - Dec 12, 2009 9:23:37 am PST #3464 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
I need help. My twin sister has been trying to have a baby for over two years now. She's miscarried once and she thinks it's happening again. She takes a pregnancy test as soon as she misses her period. She got a faint positive this week. She went to her doctor who checked her HCG levels--they indicated she must just be days pregnant. So she's set to go back tomorrow to get her blood drawn and her hormone levels checked again. But she started spotting yesterday and is FRANTIC.
She calls me crying and I cannot console her. She reminds me that I don't have this problem--I'm not 39 and haven't miscarried. Then we hang up and I call to check on her a few hours later. She's calmer and seems ok. Then she calls me an hour later and she's spotting again.
I don't know what to say to her. I listen and try to be encouraging and positive but if she's going to call me every time she goes to the bathroom, I'm going to lose it.
I feel like a giant asshole but she's making herself CRAZY. It's so hard for them to conceive and she knows she can but she's convinced because of her miscarriage that she cannot carry a child.
sj - Dec 12, 2009 9:28:36 am PST #3465 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Cashmere, that is such a difficult situation for you to be in. Isn't spotting in early pregnancy not uncommon and not always a sign of miscarriage? I've never been pregnant, so I could be totally wrong.
Jessica - Dec 12, 2009 9:32:23 am PST #3466 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I listen and try to be encouraging and positive but if she's going to call me every time she goes to the bathroom, I'm going to lose it.
Oh man, how awful. I can understand her panic, but she's going to make herself sick if she keeps it up. Is there any way you can tell her gently that keeping calm is the best thing she can do for the baby right now? Maybe encourage her to distract herself with a DVD or a nice warm bath?
Cashmere - Dec 12, 2009 9:32:53 am PST #3467 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
Spotting's pretty common. I spotted with Olivia. I keep telling her that. But every twinge to her is a cramp indicating miscarriage. I think she just gets so stressed about it that she can't think of anything positive. I want it to happen for her so much but I want her to enjoy the process and not stress about every potential problem.
Cashmere - Dec 12, 2009 9:35:29 am PST #3468 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
Is there any way you can tell her gently that keeping calm is the best thing she can do for the baby right now? Maybe encourage her to distract herself with a DVD or a nice warm bath?
I'm trying to keep her calm. She's ok when she's busy. She's an extreme Type A (she's a corporate attorney) so getting her to relax and be calm is not an easy task. I'm hoping that it's just her hormones shooting up that is making her act this way.
And she's calling again.
WindSparrow - Dec 12, 2009 9:54:09 am PST #3469 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Oh, Cash, that's so hard. Much peace~ma to you and calm~ma to her. And extra heaps of grow-strong-and-healthy~ma to the little one.
Jessica - Dec 12, 2009 10:00:23 am PST #3470 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Anyone (Jilli or Plei) know of an online store that sells Clairol Professional haircolor products AND Special Effects dye?
(I have a local brick & mortar place I could go, but no time to get there and their online store is crap.)
omnis_audis - Dec 12, 2009 10:09:18 am PST #3471 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Cash, no clue what to say. Just that the mind has wonderful healing powers, and that positive thoughts can go a long way.
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ION. Just got a call from head of theater. He's never called me before, and on a Saturday, omg! Well. It seems the gentleman whose name is on our new building has a suite at the new Cowboys stadium. It seems I'm invited to tomorrows game vs Chargers!! OMG!! Squee!! I've never been to a pro football game before. Here's the issue. I'm an Eagles fan, who are currently tied for first with the Cowboys. Would it be bad form to wear my Eagles hoodie in such invited posh situation?
javachik - Dec 12, 2009 10:12:16 am PST #3472 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Omnis, break out your "Eagles (and anyone playing against Dallas) Fan" sweatshirt. You know you have one!!
Cashmere, I am sorry about your sister and I truly hope this isn't a miscarriage.