Small Town Gal

What advice do you have for us first time moms-to-be?

I have a list of questions written down, I just don't want to forget anything. What questions did you ask your doc?

He doesn't smoke in the office, but he does right outside the office and sometimes leaves the door open. When he comes in he smells SO STRONG like an ashtray and the smell lingers after he's gone. Since I've become pregnant I've noticed that I'm more sensitive to smells... and his is actually making me sick! I wanna barf when he's around. I really don't want to say "Hey! You stink!" and piss him off. How can I handle this situation without it seeming bitchy?

I've heard that women have constipation while pregnant. I'm experiencing just the opposite. Usually I go once every two or three days, but now it's two or three times EVERY DAY! Is this normal? Am I worrying over nothing?

Let me start by saying... I am 22, married, have a job, and attending college. I know eventually they will be happy that we are pregnant, I just don't want their initial reaction to be bad. I think they wanted us to wait a few years, so I don't think they're expecting it. How can I break the news gently so I don't get an "Oh NO!" reaction?

I had two positive hpt's on Christmas morning. (The best gift ever!) I'm calling an obgyn today to make an appointment. What else do I need to be doing? I feel like I'm forgeting something... Do I just wait for my appointment? What can I expect at my first appointment?

ME TOO!!! Can't wait! See ya there!

Ya know... big gals like to dress nice too! Geeze! And even if I do luck up and find something, it's so freakin expensive that I can't afford it anyway!

My husband and I have decided we want to have a child. But first we would like to buy a new car. (Mine is old and unreliable... with no a/c. I would hate for my car to break down on the highway with a new born!) The car that we are in LOVE with is a two-door, so I guess my question is should we get the car that we really want, or a four-door car to save ourselves the hassle of getting the car seat in and out of the back? If you have experienced a situation like this, please comment. Thank you.

Just received this from a friend via E-Mail and wanted to share.

The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a Meth lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county and he asked me a rhetorical question, ''Why didn't we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?''

I replied, I had a drug problem when I was young: I was drug to church on Sunday morning. I was drug to church for weddings and funerals.

I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the weather.

I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults.

I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher, or if I didn't put forth my best effort in everything that was asked of me.

I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth washed out with soap if I uttered a profanity.

On the first day, God created the dog and said:

"Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past.

For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years."

The dog said: "That's a long time to be barking.

How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?"

So God agreed.

On the second day, God created the monkey and said: "Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh.

For this, I'll give you a twenty-year life span."

The monkey said: "Monkey tricks for twenty years?

That's a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the dog did?"

And God agreed.

You are in the middle of some kind of project around the house. Mowing the lawn, putting a new fence in, painting the living room, or whatever. You are hot and sweaty. Covered in dirt or paint. You have your old work clothes on. You know the outfit, shorts with the hole in crotch, old t-shirt with a stain from who knows what, and an old pair of tennis shoes.

Right in the middle of this great home improvement project you realize you need to run to Wal-Mart to get something to help complete the job.

Depending on your age you might do the following.

In your 20's:

Stop what you are doing. Shave, take a shower, blow dry your hair, brush your teeth, floss, and put on clean clothes. Check yourself in the mirror and flex. Add a dab of your favorite cologne because you never know, you just might meet some hot chick while standing in the checkout lane. You went to school with the pretty girl running the register.

Shouldn't you try it like your wife told you to do it?

TAKE A FREAKIN TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!

I own a 99 Ford Ranger. It's been a great truck, no problems, but lately it's not going into gear. Like while stopped at a red light, it won't go into first. Sometimes even while driving it will not go into the next gear. I just have to keep trying until it does. Any idea what could be causing this?