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[Gemmie 142]

I totally see where you're coming from, and I've been told the same on more than one occasion. I dunno, maybe the moms can weigh in on how different it is after birth, I dunno if it'll be any different or more than what I'm expecting....but the theory above kinda reminds me of my brain surgery. While I knew it was gonna be bad, and the doc warned me in advance how hard it was, I had no conception of what it was going to be like....and I've said on more than one occasion since 'omG, if you haven't gone through it, you have no idea' because it was soooooooooo much more than I had bargained for...like, beforehand, my brain couldn't have ever even comprehended the levels of pain and weirdness that I felt.

So I guess I am just trying to not be a hypocrite and show a possible other side to the coin. Maybe for those women who say these things, it was that profound of a difference, so they feel like they're being helpful?

That last comment tho? That mom needs knocking out.

Yeah, I definitely see where you're coming from. I've heard from a few girls that even though they knew it would hurt and they were scared, that nothing could've prepared them for what they experienced. They told me that I couldn't even imagine it, but the best they could do was to tell me to picture the worst period pains I've ever had, and then multiply it by 1000. This has added to my complete fear of childbirth and I'm not even pregnant. One of them then told me not to be scared because she went in not knowing that, and preferred it that way. The damage has been done, sweetheart!

I guess when my time comes, I'll find myself trying not to say things to expecting women.

[Empress of Groovy 373]

Well, at least we'll never know what it's like to get kicked in the balls.

[Gemmie 142]

[Fandango 1,439]

I'd really prefer not to know and to find out on my own too, btw. I do think it's pretty bossy to be all 'you don't know blah blah blah' but I'm trying to be a kinder, gentler, LisaD

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

God, all this baby talk could make a she-woman baby-hater like myself realise she has a womb for a reason.

STOP MAKING ME FEEL BROODY!

[KaiserD 12]

God, all this baby talk could make a she-woman baby-hater like myself realise she has a womb for a reason.

STOP MAKING ME FEEL BROODY!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Okay, that worked.

We now resume our regular broadcast.

[Gemmie 142]

My best friend (who doesn't want children) suggests watching Supernanny whenever you get tempted.

[TracyTN 237]

Well, its where you are in life right now and if you can't talk about it among friends, where can you? If others don't like it, they can piss off!! It is *my* thread and what I say goes.

When mums are carrying their little person/peoples around, it's no wonder it's they're on mummy's mind all the time. Especially when they've got their cute little foot wedged up mummy's rib, so you or anyone else should be able to talk about it all you want. Besides, there's plenty going on on VJ right?

Thanks ladies! I suppose it is a distraction of sorts, and the inevitable conclusion of a thread for folks who have been with their UK spouses now for 3 years (or more). We could still have a British bun in the oven thread though.

I'm going shopping today for a bathing suit.

You, my dear, are a MUCH better woman than me. I have determined that there is no way in Hades that anyone will be seeing my Shamu ####### in a bathing suit. I've only got 4 weeks left - no need to unleash that on the world.

[*julez* 124]

I don't have a British Bun in the oven (THANK GOD!!!!!!) so I don't belong in the new thread. But now my thread is gonna die. I haz a major sad.

[TracyTN 237]

Nah, we can always find ####### to talk about! I'm anticipating the loss of a husband tomorrow once the World Cup starts. He thinks the US has a good chance but I'm not as optimistic as he is. The fact that the US and England are in the same bracket doesn't help the US' chances in my opinion.

Edited to add - I told hubby yesterday something about the goings on in this forum and I said 'the other UK ladies and I' and he LAUGHED -- 'oh you're a UK lady now are you?' He didn't quite understand that despite being a Yank, this is where I 'fit in' because of his heritage and our journey. In actuality, he knows I am bitter that I shall never hold a British passport while he and my child always can. Heh.

Edited June 10, 2010 by TracyTN

[Lansbury 19]

The fact that the US and England are in the same bracket doesn't help the US' chances in my opinion.

It's a group not a bracket and the top two in the group qualify for the next round. If the US can't finish above Turkey and Slovenia it will be a pretty piss poor show indeed.

[Gemmie 142]

My husband is a Brit at heart now, too. He uses the lingo, obsesses over the comedy shows, pines after the food, and even has a bit of an accent when he says certain things. Those being swear-words, but who am I to judge where he got that from?

Edited June 10, 2010 by Gemmie

[Empress of Groovy 373]

It's a group not a bracket and the top two in the group qualify for the next round. If the US can't finish above Turkey and Slovenia it will be a pretty piss poor show indeed.

You mean Algeria and Slovenia?

[KaiserD 12]

My husband is a Brit at heart now, too. He uses the lingo, obsesses over the comedy shows, pines after the food, and even has a bit of an accent when he says certain things. Those being swear-words, but who am I to judge where he got that from?

I'm kinda jealous he has taken very little from me, but I have this...unnatural...combination of Cornish-Scouse-American. The first time I realized I said "naw" instead of "no", well that was not a good day.

He doesn't get Little Britain at all. So sad, though he did enjoy some old episodes of Father Ted and Red Dwarf. RIP Dermot Morgan *sigh*