B!TC# IT OUT!

[Hydra1337]

The pain sucks in the moment but it's worth it. Good luck, Shimmer!

[Shimmer Mermaid]

I have been laboring ever since I made that post. Doctor said not to come in until it is 5-6 minutes apart. The closest I've gotten was 10, but I went to bed from pure exhaustion and it never got close enough.

I think he's waiting for the full moon. 😓

[Hydra1337]

It sounds like you're going through the same thing I did. Get some rest and keep us updated.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

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He's never done this before. I think that was a butt shelf. It hurt like hell. I honestly don't know what the heck he's doing.

[Hydra1337]

Wow you've got a strong baby in there. My daughter just dug her heels into my ribs as soon as she could move and I saw her turn over one time the entire pregnancy.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

He bruised me right under my left rib last week. My husband joked that when he comes out he's going to ground him for hurting me constantly. The doctor said he's out of room And doesnt understand how he still manages to kick so hard

[Hydra1337]

Wow I never had any bruises. o.o

Your tough for being able to handle that. I probably would have whined like a little kid. lol

[PearlieMae]

I can't wait to see his little face!

(My daughter was an internal gymnast. And I was gym equipment! Ouch!)

[Mermaid Mystery]

buzzfeed just posted a compilation of pregnancy gifs and I'm still horrified. idk how you do it. I second what pearlie said though!

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Think today is the day. Me and my husband both have a gut feeling, and last night was the first night I didn't sleep at all because unlike before where I had more pain on one side than the other and it would come in little bouts, but last night it was a constant pain/pressure equally on each side of my inner hips. I feel him a lot lower now than before.
Come on moon baby.

[Hydra1337]

It definitely sounds like it's that time. Idk if you're opting for it but an epidural really helped me with labor pain.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Definitely opting for an epidural. This past week has been so painful, I just want some kind of relief.

I'm scared of getting one, but I really don't think with as big as he is now, that id make it through without asking for one.

[Hydra1337]

I'm a huge baby with needles but I knew I'd need one too since I'm tiny. I barely even felt the epidural when it got set up and the pain went away within fifteen minutes or so. You'll be fine. :)

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Its so good to hear a positive epidural story.

It seems like everyone is trying to scare me into not getting an epidural by telling me their horrifying stories.

[Hydra1337]

I hate it when people do that. Not every epidural has to be some horror story. It's definitely not as bad as people make it sound. You just sit on the edge of your bed, they sanitize your back, and then they put the epidural catheter in. It seriously made the worst pain in my life go away the entire time. Whenever someone says it "stopped working" they just mean they could feel the pressure of pushing out the kid and for some people it hurts.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Ever since the sun set he has NOT quit moving. That was well over an hour ago.

Everyone send prayers, vibes, and star fish wishes that we get a moon baby!

[PhaylennMurúch]

I made a stupid mistake.

I gave the money that I raised to help with our mom's funeral fund, the extra would be used to care for her dogs, to my brother (the one who is supposed to take care of Roxy) and I'm pretty sure that he spent it during one of his schizophrenic episodes. Now we're coming up to the time we need to pay the boarder and he's claiming no knowledge of having the money at all

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Hugs to everyone!

And holy crap Shimmer!!!

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[Mermaid Momo]

I'm scared to go anywhere because there is a giant glaring chance that I won't come back home. I'm terrified I'll be shot doing something as simple as walking to the store or driving somewhere. I'm so scared of going out that my fiance and I sat down to talk about if it was worth the possibility of me dying to go to Mermania. I really want to go, but this threat is too much for us to ignore.

[PearlieMae]

I'm scared to go anywhere because there is a giant glaring chance that I won't come back home. I'm terrified I'll be shot doing something as simple as walking to the store or driving somewhere. I'm so scared of going out that my fiance and I sat down to talk about if it was worth the possibility of me dying to go to Mermania. I really want to go, but this threat is too much for us to ignore.

This saddens me so much, I can't even begin to tell you! I want to reassure you that the odds are astronomical, but in this crazy world, there are no guarantees and that breaks my heart! :sad eyes:

[TheSaltySiren]

I am completely devastated and heartbroken. Today was suppose to be the day I finally got my tail, but instead I sit in a puddle of tears.

Backstory: I had a lady from a reputable company contact me and offer to make me a silicone tail for just to cost of materials, as she wanted to help support my new business venture for disabled kids. So I scrambled getting the money, and even sold my wedding dress (Something I vowed I would never do), but I was determined to get this new venture off the ground! I sent her the money and eagerly awaited news. A few days later I recieved a sketch and loved it, sent in my measurements and again waited. This is where things started going a little sour. I was given multiple excuses why my tail wasn't ready, or why I wasn't getting any pics of it after being promised. Days turned into weeks and finally I was told my tail was ready and would be delivered to me in Jamaica, as the company was going to be there for a special week of shooting. I was beyond excited at the thought of swimming in the ocean with it!

So finally the week comes where I am suppose to get my tail, but the owner starts to give excuses of why it s taking so long, etc. I finally get a response on the day/time to meet up and I arrange my ride as I have to travel over 2 hours to where she is. So this morning, I try to contact her to let her know I am on my way, only to be told that she doesn't have my tail, and gives me some bullshit excuses about customs. Then she just refunds my money, doesn't apologize and just basically writes me off. So I have just spent the past hour or so in a puddle of tears. I am so upset and frustrated.

I was promised a tail, and now believe she never even made it to begin with and just lied to me the entire time. As a person with Autism, things like this hugely impact me. I put everything I had into getting this tail, and now because of all this, I have no tail, my wedding dress is gone forever, and I cannot start my business. I have had to cancel all my bookings back in Canada, and now have to figure out how I am going to afford to buy a new tail. Not to mention my trust in people has completely gone...I am beyond devastated.

[Hydra1337]

I don't know how long it's been since you paid for it but maybe you could try disputing the charges.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

The fact that you even have to worry about this makes me sick to my stomach. 😞

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Took a bath to relax and maybe get actual labor started, actually have heard a LOT of good things about drinking Apple cider encouraging labor. Asked my doctor, and he said to try it.

My lower back has been throbbing, and my feet look like they belong to a hairless Bigfoot.

Besides back pain, today I don't feel very labor-y? I'm getting so frustrated. Due date is Saturday.

[Mermaid Momo]

Took a bath to relax and maybe get actual labor started, actually have heard a LOT of good things about drinking Apple cider encouraging labor. Asked my doctor, and he said to try it.

My lower back has been throbbing, and my feet look like they belong to a hairless Bigfoot.

Besides back pain, today I don't feel very labor-y? I'm getting so frustrated. Due date is Saturday.
Eat spicy things. Thats a remedy we use to induce labor. Spicy and sour. And dancing or bouncing on a medicine ball

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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Anything acidic might help...

And holy shit Momo. Hug. More hug. A kid at my high school got shot in the head a few weeks ago. So I greatly sympathise.


Also, minor personal bitch: a few weeks into college, have not managed to swim or sing at all. The former due to lack of beach/pool time. The later due to respecting my roommate.

I feel like my soul is dying.

I did join my school's Quidditch team. That helps.

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[JayJ79]

I hope everything goes smoothly for you, Shimmer!

[The Water Phoenix]

I sat a science test last week and some dumb ass came into my Science teacher's class and stole the answers. My teacher found out who did it and they sent the stolen answers to other students. It was this boy who I think is an idiot but I'd never think he'd do something that stupid. All of us have to suffer because we get percentages taken off our tests. I still did pass though and my friend said to me that she was relying on this test because it had the largest percentage in our grade. There's always that idiot who has to ruin everything. My rant for the day.


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[Shimmer Mermaid]

Thank you Jay!

At midnight I got up to some sharp pains, went to the bathroom, went back to bed.
Got up 4 other times throughout the night 28th pains. And then felt like I was going to puke so I drank a sprite.

The pains have just gotten worse since midnight.

Any minute my husband will be home and we will get ready and go to the hospital to see if I'm in labor, if it's false labor, what is going on, I'm expecting them wanting to induce me seeing as how my dd is Saturday.

At least, I hope they want to induce me. I'm sure Little Bean is tired of being cramped and I'm tired of being in pain and ready for him to be here already.

[Hydra1337]

Idk how your hospital is but mine doesn't induce unless the mother is at least a week past due or something along those lines. With how long you've been going through false labor you might give birth Friday or Saturday. Just hang in a little longer and then you can ground your son for making you wait so long.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Here if you're close enough to your due date and your in so much pain or getting,sick from the pain they will induce you depending on the circumstances

[Mermaid Clara]

So today was the first meeting at my church for the mom2mom group and I help out with the childcare. I get there today to see cop cars blocking both entrances to the parking lot, I got there 2 minuets after the lady in charge of the childcare, who was talking to one of the officers. We didn't find out much except that one of the men working on the church was attacked by a homeless person and they have the attacker in custody. I'm like now extremely freaked out, not only because I had a bad feeling this morning that made me dread going to church(this happens often, getting bad feelings before something bad happens) and I'm terrified for the children and their families and everyone at our church. Luckily no one was else was hurt. Usually the lady in charge gets there around 8:30am but came late today.


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[PhaylennMurúch]

I am completely devastated and heartbroken. Today was suppose to be the day I finally got my tail, but instead I sit in a puddle of tears.

Backstory: I had a lady from a reputable company contact me and offer to make me a silicone tail for just to cost of materials, as she wanted to help support my new business venture for disabled kids. So I scrambled getting the money, and even sold my wedding dress (Something I vowed I would never do), but I was determined to get this new venture off the ground! I sent her the money and eagerly awaited news. A few days later I recieved a sketch and loved it, sent in my measurements and again waited. This is where things started going a little sour. I was given multiple excuses why my tail wasn't ready, or why I wasn't getting any pics of it after being promised. Days turned into weeks and finally I was told my tail was ready and would be delivered to me in Jamaica, as the company was going to be there for a special week of shooting. I was beyond excited at the thought of swimming in the ocean with it!

So finally the week comes where I am suppose to get my tail, but the owner starts to give excuses of why it s taking so long, etc. I finally get a response on the day/time to meet up and I arrange my ride as I have to travel over 2 hours to where she is. So this morning, I try to contact her to let her know I am on my way, only to be told that she doesn't have my tail, and gives me some bullshit excuses about customs. Then she just refunds my money, doesn't apologize and just basically writes me off. So I have just spent the past hour or so in a puddle of tears. I am so upset and frustrated.

I was promised a tail, and now believe she never even made it to begin with and just lied to me the entire time. As a person with Autism, things like this hugely impact me. I put everything I had into getting this tail, and now because of all this, I have no tail, my wedding dress is gone forever, and I cannot start my business. I have had to cancel all my bookings back in Canada, and now have to figure out how I am going to afford to buy a new tail. Not to mention my trust in people has completely gone...I am beyond devastated.

make this public! their FB page and yours.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

I'm. Not. Even. Friggin. Dialated. At all! Wtf??!?

[Hydra1337]

I'm surprised. What did the hospital say about inducing?

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Threw the idea away. My back hurts so bad, and the sharp pains I've been getting were left unexplained.

Instead I got "maybe you have uterine irritation from an infection."

Yeah, no infection or anything icky, Little Bean checks out 110% healthy, but they made me feel like my body was broken and won't let my son come out.

One nurse said "any normal woman would be dilated by now"

Thanks.

I'm being a whiney goob, but it's really upsetting.

[Hydra1337]

That was a super rude thing of that nurse to say. I'm sorry they wouldn't induce you. :(

[JayJ79]

you're not normal, you're extraordinary. :cool:

[TheSaltySiren]

Shimmer, Have you tried drinking rasberry red leaf tea? You can get it at health food stores and its like an iced tea...A couple of my friends drank it and hours later they were in labour :)

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Shimmer, Have you tried drinking rasberry red leaf tea? You can get it at health food stores and its like an iced tea...A couple of my friends drank it and hours later they were in labour :)
I actually managed to find it at my local storeand bought some but haven't tried it yet.

I heard that fresh apple cider can help too so I went and bought a HUGE jug of it. That's been mainly what I've been drinking because I'm so excited for autumn.


you're not normal, you're extraordinary. :cool:
Ayyyeee lol thank you.


I've hurt all night and I thankfully was able to get comfortable enough on the couch to fall asleep and stay asleep all morning.

[Azurin Luna]

Mermaid Shimmer, I heard types of foot massages also help get into labour. A colleague of mine has a massage saloon and he says that pregnant women aren't allowed those massages because of the chance to get into labour at the wrong time

[PrincessNymphiaoftheSea]

I'm kind of in that stage of hopelessness of trying to find funding for the mermaid business. I've been really itching to get started on my professional mermaiding but honestly it's been a battle emotionally.

I really just want to get a tail so I can at least get some small gigs done before taking off into all the big stuff but the "mom"ager just gave me the talk of how businesses take about a year to make from start to finish and that birthday parties and small gigs don't really pay the bills and really I'm honestly thinking about just making my own tail and just doing my own thing. I'm sick of waiting, I either wanna just flop on my bed or just slam my fists on the wall.

I told myself I'll stick through the "planning" stages of the business, but in my heart I don't wanna wait anymore.


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[Shimmer Mermaid]

The planning stages are important, but I hardly have the patience for any of that either. I would maybe make your own tail and do some small individual gigs, and get a feel for how you want things to go. I think that's something maybe Raina or Pearlie could give some great insight on.

In other news; Starting day three of being past my due date-still no baby.

[AniaR]

You can see my resources on making money for your business both in detail in my latest book and in my tutorials
www.makemeamermaid.com



Tips on Saving Money or Fund-raising for a Mermaid Tail (http://rainamermaid.tumblr.com/post/114092704290/tips-on-saving-money-or-fund-raising-for-a-mermaid)

[MermaidCelesteFL]

So, this is driving me nuts. I know my boyfriend is going to see this, but I need to vent.

I have had my job since early February. I am technically still considered part-time, despite the fact that I work full-time hours. Because of my part-time status with the company, I can't benefit from the things that full-time employees get such as: health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, discounts on travel, etc. I have expressed interest in becoming a full-time employee, but my manager keeps telling me that I need to "prove myself" with my sales numbers- which is hard to do when I am put in VERY difficult places with no customers present for days, or places where the customers are on very tight budgets and can't afford to purchase with me.

This issue became very apparent recently when I contracted a rather nasty UTI. For a little while, I figured that if I treat it myself with some OTC medication, I should be fine. I have had enough UTIs in the past, that a couple doses should do. Not the case this time. After a week (and a few boxes/bottles of medication), nothing worked. And the infection got worse. I developed lower back pains, I couldn't pee when I wanted to, I became incontinent- even while I was at work. So today, I caved and went to a CVS clinic. I still don't have insurance. The appointment itself cost $117. And then there was the issue of buying medication... I now have $14 in my account to last me until my next paycheck.

I'm not asking for help or pity, I just need to vent.

The interesting thing is, I looked up the price online for how much it would be for an appointment for a UTI, and it was around $80-$90. But no... they had to make me do a urinalysis as well. I understand why they did that, but it was dumb. I came in to the appointment, looked at the nurse practitioner, flat-out told her that I have a UTI, needed antibiotics, and told her all of the necessary information. After the urinalysis came back, she went through the results and explained to me that I had a UTI, and that I needed antibiotics. NO, REALLY?!

I might have given her a little bit of sass.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

I can't blame you!! That would infuriate me!

I had a similar situation happen when we found out I was pregnant.

I had numerous positive tests, started to develop a small belly, etc. I went to the doctor for better morning sickness medicine than what you get otc.

"You can only get it if you are pregnant."

"I am pregnant."

They do a urine test- "it says positive"

"Yes, because I'm pregnant."

"Well we have to do a blood test."

They do a blood test- "you're pregnant, did you know that?"

My husband lost his composure a tad and pulled a very exaggerated "YA DON'T SAY?!?!? I WISH WE WOULD'VE KNOWN THAT!"

They charged us a pretty penny. 😑

I had the same problem with my last job, part time employee, full time hours, they refused to actually make me full time because they didn't want me to have the benefits.

I dont know if that's illegal or not, but if not it should be.

[ForsakenMermaid]

Wow, that super sucks! Healthcare is so ridiculously expensive, even with benefits sometimes. My fiancé had to take me to the ER last year because I fell down and cut my foot and it got infected. We figured I was covered since I was already signed up for benefits with my new job. All they did was give me a couple shots and a prescription, but later I received a bill in the mail for $1500 AFTER the insurance deductions! :eek: I really hope you feel better soon. I'm so sorry you have to go through that right now. :(

[Mermaid Mia]

That really sucks :/ i wish there was better more affordable health care. Im dealing with shit right now cause i have a heart condition and then this last year started experiencing insomnia. Ended up going to the ER at one point and also had sleep apnea test. Jumped through all the hoops (such as getting referrals) so that insurance would cover it. I am double covered under my parents still until i graduate. Low and behold, bills come. Thousands of dollars in bills. On which the hospitals say i don't even have insurance. And because i am not an owner of either insurance account, i am a dependent, i cant call them and deal with it. i have to trust my parents to get this done around their busy schedules of working full time and raising my sister. Medical stuff is stressful.


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[TheSaltySiren]

The USA is fu****. And now you guys are gonna vote Trump or Clinton in, both as evil as the other. When are the people of the USA gonna stand up and stop letting their government destroy them. Honestly, I feel if the USA votes for Trump, they deserve everything that they get.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

I agree. I live in the U.S. but the choices for this election are crap, I hope something is done before the country is totally screwed.

Day 5 past EDD.
Doctors at 10:30.

[MermaidCelesteFL]

The USA is fu****. And now you guys are gonna vote Trump or Clinton in, both as evil as the other. When are the people of the USA gonna stand up and stop letting their government destroy them. Honestly, I feel if the USA votes for Trump, they deserve everything that they get.

So, opinion time: We're screwed either way. One or both of the candidates is going to end up cheating, there is no point in voting in the presidential elections at all. We didn't want it this way, and we didn't make it this way. The politicians who rigged the voting system did. The electoral system is outdated and doesn't work like it's supposed to, and this whole election is being treated like giant reality TV show.

In saying that, I will not be voting in the presidential election. HOWEVER- I will be voting for local issues. We are still on the road to legalizing cannabis for medicinal uses in Florida, and I'm going to give it my full support.

[PearlieMae]

"There's no point in voting at all" is a terrible attitude. If you don't want either presidential candidate, vote for a third party candidate or write in someone, even if you write in "none of the above". I'm glad that you will be voting in your local elections!

Remember, voting is your voice! IF YOU DON'T VOTE, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO COMPLAIN.

[merstorm]

I am going to vote for a mermaid :D

[PearlieMae]

That's better than not voting at all!

[merstorm]

YEP lol I say more pools open just for mermaids that is my platform :D


That's better than not voting at all!

[Mermaid Lilium]

That's better than not voting at all!
PEARLIE FOR PRESIDENT!

:D

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[PearlieMae]

PEARLIE FOR PRESIDENT!

:D

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Hahaha! Oh no! My chequered past would never allow me to run for office...you can imagine just how many skeletons a mermaid would have in her closet!

[merstorm]

would have to reopen the pool in the white house :D

[AniaR]

you all need to just immigrate to Canada. USA refugees. No one will go bankrupt anymore over health care. we fix you up good haha but bring a parka

[merstorm]

to much cold lol need water hehehe

[AniaR]

we have more shoreline than anywhere else in the world! and more freshwater. lol it's just you can only swim in it 2 months a year haha

[merstorm]

Yep we have lake Michigan

[Mermaid Mystery]

you all need to just immigrate to Canada. USA refugees. No one will go bankrupt anymore over health care. we fix you up good haha but bring a parka

I miss roots so much so I might as well


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[Mermaid Mystery]

alright now for what's bothering me. I'm failing basically all of my classes. I'm stressed beyond belief. So much so that my depression and anxiety are through the roof and my hair is falling out in very small clumps. I just left my math class because I can't deal anymore. I don't know if I'll be able to graduate and I honestly don't know if I'll be able to keep myself out of inpatient.


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[merstorm]

Been there and made have to hang in there and keep working figure out if you have distractions from your school work try to get rid of them if you can you can message me anytime if I can help ya


alright now for what's bothering me. I'm failing basically all of my classes. I'm stressed beyond belief. So much so that my depression and anxiety are through the roof and my hair is falling out in very small clumps. I just left my math class because I can't deal anymore. I don't know if I'll be able to graduate and I honestly don't know if I'll be able to keep myself out of inpatient.


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[TheSaltySiren]

you all need to just immigrate to Canada. USA refugees. No one will go bankrupt anymore over health care. we fix you up good haha but bring a parka

Yep, and we have great coffee, maple syrup, poutine and an okay hockey league :)

[Merman Dan]

you all need to just immigrate to Canada. USA refugees. No one will go bankrupt anymore over health care. we fix you up good haha but bring a parka

Or perhaps Belize? ;) Qualified Retirement Program (https://internationalliving.com/countries/belize/retire/) , Manatee Caye (http://www.privateislandsonline.com/islands/manatee-caye2)
39157

[merstorm]

I'd love that

[Princess Kae-Leah]

I wouldn't mind moving to Vancouver, since I live only about a two-hour drive from there now(in a small town about 40 mi north of Seattle, so it won't be a big culture shock ;)

[Mermaid Lilium]

I'd say move to the UK but we're going to hell in a handbasket too :')

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[Shimmer Mermaid]

My horses would love it there, cool and cold weather is what we live for.

Plus, I friggin love seeing moose.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Okay, day 6 past my due date, went to the doctors office yesterday.

Still not effing dilated-not enough to count, doctor said MAYBE at the most I am half a centimeter.
He said I am thinning so that's goodish news.

If I don't have my sea monkey this weekend, Monday we go in for an ultrasound, another stress test, check for dilation, etc. Then schedule an induction for probably Wednesday if I haven't went into labor on my own by then.

He was honest with us and said if we do have to do the induction, and my body still won't dilate on it's own, he will be forced to do a csection, and that the chance for a c section is higher when induced.

I am terrified of having a csection. And I mean, crying, shaking, horrified.
I have a phobia of being cut open, especially around my belly where all the important stuff is. (blame my dad who told me as a kid that if I mess with my bellybutton that it would open, and all my organs would fall out and that I'd have to carry them around forever in a laundry basket. Ornery southern dads, ya know?)
I know that can't happen, but the fear is totally real.

So I am hoping that I go into labor alone and can do it without a c section.

But I hope he waits until tomorrow to be born. I would love an October baby.

[Mermaid Summerlilly]

Aww good luck Shimmer! I've got my fingers crossed for you and your lil beb!

[JayJ79]

I've played with my bellybutton my whole life (not constantly, that would be weird. but like, occasionally). And I have yet to lose any organs.
but bad humor aside, I hope you are able to proceed with natural labor/delivery, and if not, that the induction and/or c-sec go smoothly for you

[merstorm]

New mermaid on its way

[shimmygoddess]

Okay, day 6 past my due date, went to the doctors office yesterday.

Still not effing dilated-not enough to count, doctor said MAYBE at the most I am half a centimeter.
He said I am thinning so that's goodish news.

If I don't have my sea monkey this weekend, Monday we go in for an ultrasound, another stress test, check for dilation, etc. Then schedule an induction for probably Wednesday if I haven't went into labor on my own by then.

He was honest with us and said if we do have to do the induction, and my body still won't dilate on it's own, he will be forced to do a csection, and that the chance for a c section is higher when induced.

I am terrified of having a csection. And I mean, crying, shaking, horrified.
I have a phobia of being cut open, especially around my belly where all the important stuff is. (blame my dad who told me as a kid that if I mess with my bellybutton that it would open, and all my organs would fall out and that I'd have to carry them around forever in a laundry basket. Ornery southern dads, ya know?)
I know that can't happen, but the fear is totally real.

So I am hoping that I go into labor alone and can do it without a c section.

But I hope he waits until tomorrow to be born. I would love an October baby.

waiting is the hardest esp. at the end. have you been walking? walking and sex is what I did ..LOL. Good luck

[Shimmer Mermaid]

So much walking. Dancing. Spicy food. Sex. Apple cider. Bouncing on a ball.
My doctor even said to try a small amount of castor oil, it didn't even do anything (not even what it's intended for). Squats. Swimming. Massage.
Pretty much everything.

Probably tmi but I did just get my "bloody show" which USUALLY means it's going to happen within a 48 hour period. So lets hope that's the case for me!

[Merman Dan]

(blame my dad who told me as a kid that if I mess with my bellybutton that it would open, and all my organs would fall out and that I'd have to carry them around forever in a laundry basket. Ornery southern dads, ya know?)

My dad said that if you unscrewed your bellybutton, your butt would fall off! :)

[TheSaltySiren]

Not really sure where this would go, But I am currently in Jamaica and not having that great of a time. And now there is a category 5 hurricane on it's way that is going to hit us...Fun times :thumbdown:

And Shimmer, try the red leaf tea. Hope you get to do a natural birth, C sections are horrible and so not natural. I actually watched a documentary on how hospitals and doctors do C sections way more often than is actually needed.

[Hydra1337]

C-sections can be intimidating but they are a natural part of childbirth in modern times. While I personally didn't have one I know a mother that did because her child was breach and she was taken care of. They put up a huge curtain above your tummy so you can't see anything and because of anesthetic you won't feel it. Also, C-sections are only performed if absolutely necessary so stay strong if it gets to that point. Your recovery time will be longer but you'll be fine.

[PearlieMae]

Hang in there, Shimmer! And try not to worry! Bloody show is a good thing, it won't be long now!

[Shimmer Mermaid]

And Shimmer, try the red leaf tea. Hope you get to do a natural birth, C sections are horrible and so not natural. I actually watched a documentary on how hospitals and doctors do C sections way more often than is actually needed.

The red leaf tea has been my go to the past week. It, water and Apple cider have been the only thing I've been drinking.

I feel good with it, I noticed I've had an easier time with the back pain since drinking it.

C-sections can be intimidating but they are a natural part of childbirth in modern times. While I personally didn't have one I know a mother that did because her child was breach and she was taken care of. They put up a huge curtain above your tummy so you can't see anything and because of anesthetic you won't feel it. Also, C-sections are only performed if absolutely necessary so stay strong if it gets to that point. Your recovery time will be longer but you'll be fine.

Its not that I'm worried about recovery time really, it's just the fear of everything coming out and not going back in, I guess?

When my little sister had her appendix taken out, I was so scared that she would be getting out if bed or something and her scar would come open.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

I hope not! I'm feeling like it'll happen this weekend, but I've felt that way before so...

[PearlieMae]

A friend of mine had spinal surgery and they had to go in from the front. They basically scooped everything out (still connected), operated on her spine and put everything back. She was up and around in a few days. DON'T WORRY!

My daughter was A MONTH past her due date - doc miscalculated and I didn't have an ultrasound - and finally, my doctor loosened my mucus plug. I went into labor that night and had her two and a half hours later.

I hope yours is that easy! :mermaid kiss:

[The Water Phoenix]

I was born through an emergency c-section and because of it, I arrived into the world three months premature! It's also my 16th birthday tomorrow :)

[Shimmer Mermaid]

A friend of mine had spinal surgery and they had to go in from the front. They basically scooped everything out (still connected), operated on her spine and put everything back. She was up and around in a few days. DON'T WORRY!

My daughter was A MONTH past her due date - doc miscalculated and I didn't have an ultrasound - and finally, my doctor loosened my mucus plug. I went into labor that night and had her two and a half hours later.

I hope yours is that easy! :mermaid kiss:
My mother was two weeks late on all of her babies, but my doctor said a week and a half was as much he will let me go because of how much my son is pushing on my skin already, he's scared of him getting any bigger and eliminating the possibility of a Vbirth altogether.

He said now is about the right size for him to be born, and while he doesn't want to do a c section, he doesn't want to risk either of our lives.



I was born through an emergency c-section and because of it, I arrived into the world three months premature! It's also my 16th birthday tomorrow :)
Oh! Well happy early birthday first of all! And my husband was born by a c section early as well!

I know Its just my phobia making me scared, but it's fear nonetheless.

[merwandering]

Shimmer you probably already are, but I forgot to also say stay sooooooo so so hydrated- nothing will work if you aren't:)
I know they could never predict exactly when a baby is due, so it's up to when your body is ready, but those last days- I feel ya.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Very. Very. VERY hydrated! The amount of bathroom breaks I take is insane.

Nothing but water, juice and milk. Water during the day, milk or juice in the morning with breakfast.
Ever since I COMPLETELY took out sodas from my diet, my face and body has broke out even more to get rid of extra toxins. Bleh.

Today we go to get our last ultrasound done, stress test, check for dilation again and schedule the induction.

Who knows, maybe I'll get there and they will be like "oh, hey, we'll just induce you now because he is already huge"

Everyone is scared of me not being able to have him without a c section because he already seems like he is pretty big. 😬

So I guess we'll find out how big he really is at this point and what the game plan is.

[Hydra1337]

Good luck today, Shimmer!

[PearlieMae]

I can't wait til you squeeze that guppy out!

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Good luck Shimmer!!!

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[Shimmer Mermaid]

I'm in the doctors now, yeah we're looking at a flippin huge baby for my body. Like 8.5-10.5 lb baby. Hahahaha *nervous sweat

[AniaR]

the baby is still not out? holy sea cow!!! best fishes

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Starting inducement tomorrow thank God. Super scared

[Mermaid Mia]

Good luck :)


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[PearlieMae]

Don't be scared! Everything us going to be wonderful! Big luv to you and yours! :mermaid kiss:

[merstorm]

hey congrats about tomarrow :D

[Shimmer Mermaid]

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[PearlieMae]

OMG I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!

[Hydra1337]

You go, girl!

[Shimmer Mermaid]

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The nurse went fishing in my hand for my vein. I feel like booty.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Guys.. He's perfect.

9.8 pounds
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Vaginal delivery.Alaric Michael Presley

[Saelyyia]

Congratulations Shimmer! I am so happy you and your beautiful new son are okay and that everything worked out.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Congrats congrats congrats!!!!!!

He is so so so beautiful!!!

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[Mermaid Mia]

Congrats! And that is a beautiful name


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[AniaR]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

[Mermaid Aria]

OMG hes's adorable! Congrats!

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[merstorm]

Hey congrats a new mermaid

[WaterDragon]

Congratulations Shimmer! he is beautiful. how are you feeling?

[Hydra1337]

Congratulations to you and your husband, Shimmer. He's a gorgeous little boy.

I hate to darken the thread again but I have some sad news I've been waiting to share. I wanted to wait longer but I'm seriously hurting and need to vent. At my latest surrogacy ultrasound today I discovered at nine weeks along the baby had no heartbeat. There was no bleeding around the sac, no clots, nothing...just no heartbeat. The doctor assured me that it was nothing I did and it can happen with pregnancies and I understand...I'm just hurting because this is a first for me.

[Merman Dan]

Congrats, Shimmer! I like how "B!TC# IT OUT!" became "POP IT OUT!" for awhile, there. ;)

[Merman Dan]

Hydra, my condolences for your loss. My wife and I dealt with such a loss ourselves, a decade or so ago. On my right arm I have a tattooed sleeve of sargassum seaweed with lots of sea critters hiding in it, as a symbol for my children. Closest to my hand is an anemone, there for Marina.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Congratulations to you and your husband, Shimmer. He's a gorgeous little boy.

I hate to darken the thread again but I have some sad news I've been waiting to share. I wanted to wait longer but I'm seriously hurting and need to vent. At my latest surrogacy ultrasound today I discovered at nine weeks along the baby had no heartbeat. There was no bleeding around the sac, no clots, nothing...just no heartbeat. The doctor assured me that it was nothing I did and it can happen with pregnancies and I understand...I'm just hurting because this is a first for me.
My mother had the same happen to her at 5 months along. No other signs, just no heart beat. She had to go through full labor.

Congrats, Shimmer! I like how "B!TC# IT OUT!" became "POP IT OUT!" for awhile, there. ;)
I know it. It was hilarious.

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[MermaidIndie]

Congrats Shimmer he's so cute!!!


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[Azurin Luna]

Congrats Shimmer, nice to hear everything went fine!

Sorry to hear that Hydra *mer hugs*

[MermaidCelesteFL]

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[merstorm]

Hydra sorry to hear that just don't know what to say to make you feel better

[Hydra1337]

Thank you for the kind words. Just to update my situation I ended up having the miscarriage yesterday before I could have surgery but I ended up in the ER my pain was do bad. The support I got here has seriously helped mentally. Thank you, all.

[merstorm]

hey thanks for the update wish there was much better news we are with you

[Shimmer Mermaid]

We send our love to you ❤ I'm so sorry this has happened

[Mermaid Clara]

*SIGH* I'm such a bad fish mom! I neglected my 30 gallon for I don't know how long. So today I got my butt in gear and removed the gravel and replaced it with cleaned sand. It's still hella gross and the water is tinted deep yellow because I had a piece of driftwood in it. Once I let the fish settle down and adjust to the changes and let the debris settle I'll add more clean water and in a few days I'll do a partial water change and try to get more of the debris out. I'm so mad at myself!!!!!


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[Shimmer Mermaid]

Husband had a wreck on the way to work today, head on collision with another car, the other car was totalled, his Ford Focus was not, just grill damage. The other driver was a little banged up, but nothing serious, considering they were going pretty fast.

His air bags did not employ until 3 hours post accident, so I am pissed and I want to sue Ford.

He's okay, his neck, back and face hurts, but no cuts or broken bones.

When I picked him up he cried and kept apologizing for being in an accident that wasn't even his fault.

Thank god for insurance. 😓

[malinghi]

That sucks, glad he's safe.

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[PearlieMae]

Bad emotional day...One year since my Mom died. I miss her so bad.

Shimmer, I'm glad your hubby wasn't seriously hurt!

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Love to everyone. Shimmer, Hydra, Pearlie.

So many hugs to you all

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[Shimmer Mermaid]

Thank you everyone. We seem to have the worst luck this year, besides my son being born.

This morning my husband drove my old Dodge to work, and it's never had any problem before, he gets about 30 minutes away from the house on his way to work, and the truck just dies while hes going down the road.

He sat on the side of the road for 2 hours, nobody stopped to help him.
I got there (i was in my track shorts, which I sleep in, and a hoodie because it was 6 am) and we were trying to get the truck off the road into a farm drive and within 10 minutes, two older men pulled over to help.
Then afterwards proceeded to ask for my number, in front of my husband.

I promise, I tried not to be rude considering they helped pull his truck off the road.


It's not like I wear a wedding ring...

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Bedding smells like milk because last night my husband accidentally elbowed my engorged chest and started a fire hose effect.

[Mermaid Clara]

I just want to cry and crawl into a hole and die! It's my first day back since I was only scheduled once at work last Tuesday. And to make things worse they updated the register software so it does hella new stuff and I barely understand how to use it. So I did something wrong and it wouldn't read my customer's chip card. So I tried calling over the one of the department leaders and she ignored me, so I just used the walkie to radio for someone to come, I didn't hear a response. So I waited then called on the walkie again. Then one of the other department leaders yelled "Seriously!?!? Two of us are right over here! What do you need!?" I just seriously just felt like crawling into a hole and hiding forever, not to mention crying(because like everything makes me cry). So the nice department leader lady comes over and shows me how to do the thing right. But I'm not sad anymore I'm beyond pissed at the department leader named Melia. Wtf? I didn't do anything wrong, y'all were talking and ignoring me. I'm sorry that I didn't get fucking scheduled during the first time we updated the system. But should I be to be talked to like a piece of shit just because you're in a higher position than I am? I'm starting to hate my job! Just because of these coworkers who take everything out on me. I don't deserve this, I'm fucking fragile as fuck right now, my mom has cancer and I'm extremely depressed and emotional and stressed beyond the fuck out.


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[TheSaltySiren]

So today is my birthday...And I don't think I have ever been more sad in my life. I sit here, staring at a computer screen, crying. I have no friends, and no family..and no money. I can't even afford to go buy myself food for the day. I have never been so low in my life, and I just don't understand why. I have done so much good in my life, for others, and for the world, and yet it seems I get repayed by having everything taken away. I have been ripped off by TWO tailmakers, Had money stolen, been kicked out of where I am living for no reason at all, etc.... Karma hates me for some reason, and no matter what good I do, it never gets repaid.

Is this the world we live in? A world that just doesn't care.
If so I think I may just call it quits.
32 years of battles is enough for me...

[MermaidCelesteFL]

@AutisticMermaid- I'm sorry to hear that, life can get really rough sometimes! Please keep your chin up, you still have friends here! <3

[PearlieMae]

So today is my birthday...And I don't think I have ever been more sad in my life. I sit here, staring at a computer screen, crying. I have no friends, and no family..and no money. I can't even afford to go buy myself food for the day. I have never been so low in my life, and I just don't understand why. I have done so much good in my life, for others, and for the world, and yet it seems I get repayed by having everything taken away. I have been ripped off by TWO tailmakers, Had money stolen, been kicked out of where I am living for no reason at all, etc.... Karma hates me for some reason, and no matter what good I do, it never gets repaid.

Is this the world we live in? A world that just doesn't care.
If so I think I may just call it quits.
32 years of battles is enough for me...

I wish there was something I could do to cheer you up!

You do know that karma isn't 'tit for tat', right? It's about learning life lessons. Not being repaid, or paying for other lifetimes' transgressions. Ask yourself what you are supposed to learn from all this...once you learn the lesson that life is trying to teach you, you can move past it!

This also applies to the good times, too...when things are going well, ask yourself what you did right to get there, so you can do it again.

This probably isn't what you want to hear right now, but if you just take a little time to just be...be here, now...sit in a space where you can feel the weather on your skin, feel the rise and fall of your breathing, listen to your heart beating in your chest...Just let these things fill your consciousness and let everything else fall away.

You are here. You are loved by people you don't even know. You are alive and that's a good thing. Birthdays are meaningless, really, it's another day in the spiral. Relax.

It's up to you to rise above your woes, only you can do that.

Please keep breathing. Things will get better. I promise.

:hug:

[Hydra1337]

Thank you for the support, guys. It picks me up more than you realize.

TheAutisicMermaid, I know this might not mean much right now but happy birthday. I hope your day gets better.

On another note, I have food poisoning and keep going back and forth between feeling better and wanting to remove my stomach. For all future festivals I am either eating at home before I leave or I'm pigging out on funnel cake. That was the one thing that didn't make me sick.

[Celaeno]

My mom passed away Sept. 30th, and I just want to lay down and fade out of existence. She had just turned 51 two weeks earlier. My kids are 3 and 1 and have to grow up without their grandmother. I feel like my insides are full of broken glass.

[PearlieMae]

I am so sorry to read this, Celaeno. You are in my heart and my thoughts.

:hug:

[merstorm]

Sorry to hear about that lost my dad and grandma within two months it does get better

[Hydra1337]

I'm so sorry to hear that. :(

[Takahao]

Somehow I always manage to work myself into positions, beliefs, circumstances, and experiences contrary to my beliefs. And it's always the weirdest stuff, somehow I'm getting depressed over the fact I'll never be a legit anthropomorphic animal. Tell that to middle-school me, who was very withdrawn/bullied/depressed, and I'm sure he would have laughed at me.

[PearlieMae]

Somehow I always manage to work myself into positions, beliefs, circumstances, and experiences contrary to my beliefs. And it's always the weirdest stuff, somehow I'm getting depressed over the fact I'll never be a legit anthropomorphic animal. Tell that to middle-school me, who was very withdrawn/bullied/depressed, and I'm sure he would have laughed at me.

But you're incorrect! You already are! Well...in a way...you are a reverse anthropomorphic animal.

Believe me. I'm from the future and I know how this all turns out.

I hope this cheers you up a little! :mermaid kiss:

[AniaR]

My mom passed away Sept. 30th, and I just want to lay down and fade out of existence. She had just turned 51 two weeks earlier. My kids are 3 and 1 and have to grow up without their grandmother. I feel like my insides are full of broken glass.

I am so sorry :( a few mers have lost their moms in the past few years. it's awful

[LouLouBelle]

Just came across this...

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1097586237025277&substory_index=0&id=355321054585136

Genuinely really disappointed in Diving Specials.

Celaeno - *hugs* I know things are really shitty right now, but just concentrate on one day at a time. Hug your beautiful kids and tell them how much you love them. Look at them and see how special they are. And let yourself grieve. I know the overall situation isn't exactly great... but just concentrate on what you have to.

Concentrate on yourself, your kids, and your mum. You've got enough there without anything else. The rest might be hard, but it's not really important at the end of the day - not in comparison to your family.

You will get through this, as hard and heartbreaking as it might be. And I think I can quite safely say you've got the whole uk merpod behind you. ❤️

I think there will be a lot of hugs all round at the December meet up.




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[MerQueen Nerissa]

Just found out that my boyfriend is graduating on time (he previously thought he had to take an extra semester), which is AMAZING! However, he's applying for an internship in Texas, which is over 1,000 miles away from where we are now. I've still got at least a year and a half until I graduate, which means we'll have to be long distance until I graduate and can move to texas with him.
This isn't for sure yet, because he hasn't applied for the internship yet, and it's not 100% that he'll get it, but I have a feeling he will since he has always gotten good grades and he's a really hard worker.
But the thought of only being able to see him every few months is KILLING me. We live together now so I'm used to seeing him every day, and I love living with him. We're so happy right now.
I'm just gonna miss him so much and I'm scared because so many people break up in these kinds of situations.

[Celaeno]

Thanks everyone. I can't believe she's been gone for a month. A month into forever without her. It's hard to not be envious when I see other people with their mothers, or when friends talk about getting to see or be with their mothers. She was the only parent I had, my kids have no grandparents on my side now. And my mom was the grandparent they spent the most time with and who was the most involved in their lives. It's so brutally unfair.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Husbands wreck ended up totalling the car, so he drove the truck to work (think I said this already) for two days and the alternator went out.
He has been driving my car to and from work for a week or two now.
Tonight while at the store, we noticed my car was over revving and not wanting to shift up and having a hard time accelerating.

Probably transmission.

I swear, we have had the worst luck this year besides our son being born!

My dad, our horses, vehicles, hot water heater went out, dryer went out, water leaks, and our septic tank pretty much exploded underground.

How are we supposed to get ahead or get anywhere when every time we make progress to our goals, we get hit with something that knocks us so far back that it's like starting from scratch?

[BubbleNeon]

I am so done with school right now. My friends are trying to set me up with a date for sadies. Like;
1. The girl is supposed to ask
2. Last time they tried this they realised how many guys can't stand me, and vice versa.
3. Literally I have no guy friends I would like to ask, and I am NOT going with a stranger 😱

I don't want to have to fight with them on this again. I have no interest in the guys at my school, and it would be so awkward to ask anybody. I used to be super outgoing, and charismatic, but I've changed. I don't really like who I am now, I know if I was who I used to be, I would have a bunch of friends to ask.

I'm just so done with being reminded that the person I changed into is less than who I was. I just want them to leave me alone about school dances, and dating. :/

[MermaidCelesteFL]

So, my dad decided to surprise me with a visit from my mom with Borderline Personality Disorder. My day got ruined a little too early, if you ask me.

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[Mermaid Clara]

wow, what a great way to start out my day.... I walked into my dad's office to tell him something and what is the first thing that comes out of his mouth? "How much weight have you put on?" and he proceeds to lecture me saying that "No one will want to be friends with you because you're overweight and No guys will want to date you because you're overweight, that is just the way it is"
well fuck you too dad. My day was going fine until you started to obsess over my weight. I mean yeah I put on some weight after I quit the 1,005 calorie a day diet, But I am already obsessing over my weight and I don't need you to fucking tell me i'm a fat ass and i won't have any friends or get a guy because i'm disgustingly fat.

[The Water Phoenix]

My friend might've had her laptop stolen :/ Another laptop to have gone missing.

[Mermaid Alea]

Oh wow... Hey Pearlie you should link them to this:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/470215645/large-mermaid-fish-tail-mold-68mm-push?utm_campaign=shopping_us_AliceCraftWonderland _sfc_osa&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_custom1=0&utm_content=6634183&gclid=CI-ftpW0odACFYQxaQodeCoDAg
:lol:

[PearlieMae]

HAHAHA!

[AniaR]

So, my dad decided to surprise me with a visit from my mom with Borderline Personality Disorder. My day got ruined a little too early, if you ask me.

I know that feeling, your dad sounds like an enabler. Sorry you have to deal with that

[TritonsGuard]

Well Clara Mermaid, I have to say your dad really fudged up. He probably wanted to help, but what he did was seriously not the right thing to do. I had a similar problem with my dad when it came to me not getting a degree. Of course he was trying to help me go the way he thought was best, but it didn't help when he didn't even respect the path I was walking, or am walking. What I did was not talk to him about it. If he brought it up, I'd end the conversation by giving him only one word answers (yes, no, okay), and find something else to do. If he was talking about something pleasant or at least we both agreed, I talked for as long as I could. He seems to have got that if he wants to talk, he can't make me feel like dirt.

As for PearlieMae's comment on "you'll be able to get a boyfriend as long as you have a va," I disagree. Not that you won't find a boyfriend, but that it takes more then that. I'm not talking about just looks (by the way, you look just fine as far as I can see), but personality, character, and many other things that can make you a wonderful person to be around. Sure, men are very visual, and we do think about a certain activity a lot, but those areas are far from the only things we care about, even early in a relationship and especially later on. Don't know if I talked too much, but I hope I helped.

[PearlieMae]

(I was trying to be salty...lighten the mood. :) )

[MermanDan]

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[Mermaid Mystery]

why the hell are you still here


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[AniaR]

I am so sad to see Dan H turn so hateful, I am not sure why he is being this way but I've seen a lot of hateful posts from him- there were some hateful posts on merman christian's recent merdia coverage and neither christian and I have spoken with him since I dont know... february? I sincerely feel someone is manipulating him, it's a shame. Not really sure what spurned him on, he was always so kind- one of the kindest people I knew. But really low brow to even joke about the KKK in a time like this

and ps, my city loves me :D lol BFFs with the mayor, so eat that.

[Mermaid Clara]

Wtf? Someone is seriously jealous! It really hurts me to see someone who was super nice turn into a absolute jerk. But how the hell is he still allowed on here!


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[AniaR]

he wont be the second a mod is online.

This is all cuz of mermania. Certain people behind the scenes keeps trying to drum up drama, and I knew I would become a target when I stepped in after other people stepped out. But whatever, all the stupid memes in the world aren't going to stop this event from being awesome. :D

[Mermaid Clara]

AniaR, you are amazing! I wish you all the luck for Mermaina!!!!


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[TritonsGuard]

What just happened? Wait, never mind. Probably better off not knowing. Hope what ever it was wasn't some kind of threat.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

I've been fairly absent lately. Hugs to all!

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[Merman Chatfish]

Ugg. I normally stay at the daycare during the day while I am off so I can work on stuff and not drive home and back each day. Now, 3 months later, they are telling me I cannot. Management is on vacation and the owner only wants people there who are on the clock. Not clear if that's for just while they are gone or after they get back too. Oh and I can't teach the first aid/cpr class I have been teaching until they come back. Started the class almost a month ago and we have only met for 2 days, each about 90 minutes. No reason for not teaching the class except for "My preference" and they are going to give me more info until they get back because my director does not wish to spend her week on "trivial matters".

[shimmygoddess]

This is the second time I have run a Facebook ad and I have realized its not worth the negative posts people make. WTF!

39522

[AniaR]

Maybe Nik thinks that because they're into it. Seriously. Normal people dont look at a kid and think, child porn!

[shimmygoddess]

Maybe Nik thinks that because they're into it. Seriously. Normal people dont look at a kid and think, child porn!

Weirdo. I see that they are a Chef at a local restaurant, guess I won't be dining there. LOL

My last ad ran, I had some old guy tell me to fuck off and get off his newsfeed. LOL

[The Water Phoenix]

I'm a sick mer :( I've thrown up 4 times in the past 4 hours, I can't keep anything down, not even liquids.

[Little_Orca]

This week has been hell. My immediate boss (who is also my friend) got worried about me because I stated I might need to get to a hospital (I've got depression and SI is not uncommon for me, though with coping skills I do not act upon them.) She told head of nursing and the big boss (not out of malice, but to make a plan for me just in case... so I understand and Im not mad about that.)

A patient tried to file a grievance against me because I was not doing well and was not perky and happy enough for them while I was working to get them what they wanted at work.

I've not slept well and it's only been the last 2-3 days that I have woken up and not been crying or not mad that I had woken up.

And the lovely cherry on top is my body issues coming up again as I had to retake measurements today.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

More hugs to the merfolk! This has been a doozy of a year.

Also, just need to rant. I'm a college freshman on the other side of the country from my family, tomorrow is my birthday and while I have made several friends, I'm not really close with them yet. I am feeling very isolated.

I have also not gone swimming since I got here

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[Mermaid_Izzy]

More hugs to the merfolk! This has been a doozy of a year.

Also, just need to rant. I'm a college freshman on the other side of the country from my family, tomorrow is my birthday and while I have made several friends, I'm not really close with them yet. I am feeling very isolated.

I have also not gone swimming since I got here

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I am sorry...I have considered going across the country to school too and I had that fear...just keep your head up and I am sure you will get many Happy Birthday wishes to make you feel better!


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[Merman Chatfish]

More hugs to the merfolk! This has been a doozy of a year.

Also, just need to rant. I'm a college freshman on the other side of the country from my family, tomorrow is my birthday and while I have made several friends, I'm not really close with them yet. I am feeling very isolated.

I have also not gone swimming since I got here

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Happy birthday Sabrina!

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Thanks, guys!

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[Neerai]

Today I'm really sad. My husband has been left the Army, and he's totally devasted. It's time to search a new job...

[Hydra1337]

I woke up to some upsetting news this morning. For those that don't know I'm a gestational surrogate and this morning I got an email from the intended parent that they no longer want to attempt another embryo transfer. I understand their feelings since the last transfer ended in painful miscarriage but I am still somewhat hurt because my husband and I bonded with him through common interests. I have already been re-matched but to some level it still breaks my heart and I feel Mernetwork is the only place I can truly express how I feel.

[WaterDragon]

I woke up to some upsetting news this morning. For those that don't know I'm a gestational surrogate and this morning I got an email from the intended parent that they no longer want to attempt another embryo transfer. I understand their feelings since the last transfer ended in painful miscarriage but I am still somewhat hurt because my husband and I bonded with him through common interests. I have already been re-matched but to some level it still breaks my heart and I feel Mernetwork is the only place I can truly express how I feel.

:hug: I am so sorry Hydra.

[Hydra1337]

Thanks, WaterDragon. It means a lot. Hopefully the phone interview with the new match will go well.

[WaterDragon]

Thanks, WaterDragon. It means a lot. Hopefully the phone interview with the new match will go well.
Please keep us posted, I hope it go's smoothly.

[Hydra1337]

Me too. If it doesn’t I'll have to start applying around for a job.

[Saelyyia]

So I lost my Dad last night. His heart and lungs failed completely out of the blue while we were watching a movie Friday night and after 24 hours in the ICU and OR he didn't make it. My dad was pretty much my whole world and my rock who always took care of me when my chronic health issues flared up and now he is just gone and I feel so incredibly lost. And to top it off my mother (his ex) who is a very mean and vindictive person has gone completely nuts and when she should be to comfort me and help me figure this out she was asked to leave for being happy he was gone until she found out she got nothing and then she turned into a raging psycho sea-witch and caused a huge fight.

[LouLouBelle]

So I lost my Dad last night. His heart and lungs failed completely out of the blue while we were watching a movie Friday night and after 24 hours in the ICU and OR he didn't make it. My dad was pretty much my whole world and my rock who always took care of me when my chronic health issues flared up and now he is just gone and I feel so incredibly lost. And to top it off my mother (his ex) who is a very mean and vindictive person has gone completely nuts and when she should be to comfort me and help me figure this out she was asked to leave for being happy he was gone until she found out she got nothing and then she turned into a raging psycho sea-witch and caused a huge fight.

I'm so sorry to hear that. I know there's nothing I can say that will make things easier, but you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️


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[Azurin Luna]

I'm so sorry to hear that Saelyyia *merhugs*

[Hydra1337]

I'm sorry for your loss. :(

[Mermaid_Izzy]

I'm so sorry for your loss, prayers, love, and merhugs sent your way...❤️️[emoji1374]


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[merstorm]

Ok hugs to all hang in there

[Mermaid Whisper]

I lost my sister last Tuesday. I'm still so heartbroken without my dearest. The viewing is today and the funeral is Thursday. Trying to stay strong for my merfriends [emoji170]


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[Neerai]

I lost my sister last Tuesday. I'm still so heartbroken without my dearest. The viewing is today and the funeral is Thursday. Trying to stay strong for my merfriends [emoji170]


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:(I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Azurin Luna]

I'm sorry to hear that Mermaid Whisper *merhugs*

[Hydra1337]

I'm sorry, Mermaid Whisper.

Quick update/bitch on my situation. I went a whole week straight without hearing anything from the surrogacy agency when I was supposed to have a phone interview with a potential match. Apparently the match didn't want anything to do with me and stopped reading my profile the second she saw I labeled my religion as atheist. So now the religion section of my profile has been removed (at the agency's suggestion) so that finding a fast match will be easier. There are four more potential couples lined up but from what the agency implied they sound like religious people too so I'm not holding my breath. These people may have the right to choose who they'd like as a surrogate but I think it's bullshit that I'm bluntly being discriminated against for being atheist.

[The Sunfish]

I'm so mad right now. I have always lived very close to the Great Smokey Mountains and Gatlinburg, and they're very dear to my heart. I don't know how many of you have already seen this, but there has been a huge wildfire burning in the Smokeys for the past few days, and it recently spread to Gatlinburg.

While the aquarium seems to have been spared (thank heavens), so many have lost their homes and businesses, and some even their lives.

The thing is, there's a suspicion that the fire was a result of arson. I don't know what kind of person goes around setting fires in such a beautiful place during an awful drout, and I don't think I want to either. : ' (

[Merman Jon]

I lost my sister last Tuesday. I'm still so heartbroken without my dearest. The viewing is today and the funeral is Thursday. Trying to stay strong for my merfriends [emoji170]


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Sorry for your loss, whisper. I think you should do a dedicated swim in honor of your sister.

[Mermaid Whisper]

Sorry for your loss, whisper. I think you should do a dedicated swim in honor of your sister.

That would actually be lovely. I am thinking of going for a swim for the first time since August once my new tail comes in. She was really supportive of my mermaid dream and she knew how happy it made me. She was the one that suggested I go to MerMania <3 my dreams are becoming reality because she encouraged them. She embraced who I was when my parents wouldn't. I miss her a lot, but I know she's in a better place now.

[Merman Jon]

That would actually be lovely. I am thinking of going for a swim for the first time since August once my new tail comes in. She was really supportive of my mermaid dream and she knew how happy it made me. She was the one that suggested I go to MerMania <3 my dreams are becoming reality because she encouraged them. She embraced who I was when my parents wouldn't. I miss her a lot, but I know she's in a better place now.

I did 2 dedicated swims to honor the ones I lost. I had an old gym teacher asked me to do a dedicated swim in his honor. And I agreed to it.

[SirenAngel]

So um I just got into a car accident a couple hours ago. I got the worst injury, a bruised wrist. And my car is totaled and towed. With my flute inside it. I got taken to the hospital because I was hysterically crying and had a bloody nose. And now I can't get to sleep because I'm worried even though the main reason why I ran the red light was because I wanted to get home to sleep because I'm definitely deprived. I'm okay just freaking out. Ugh.

I'm on mobile!

[mermaid heidi]

People getting me for my dreadlocks of 13 years.I love them and part of my life.Think I am a black person wanabe which I am German.I hate when this happens

[Neerai]

People getting me for my dreadlocks of 13 years.I love them and part of my life.Think I am a black person wanabe which I am German.I hate when this happens

I know that feeling. I dye my hair red since 6 years ago, and my mother always says to me to cut my hair and change the colour.

No mom. No. I love my hair dyed. I love my LONNNNG hair.

And yes, people, I'm not a natural redhead. BUT WHO CARES??

[mermaid heidi]

I know that feeling. I dye my hair red since 6 years ago, and my mother always says to me to cut my hair and change the colour.

No mom. No. I love my hair dyed. I love my LONNNNG hair.

And yes, people, I'm not a natural redhead. BUT WHO CARES??
My dreadlocks bring me confidence and they don't realize it

[Neerai]

My dreadlocks bring me confidence and they don't realize it

Yes! That's it. Our hair choices are all about how we feel with ourselves. It's not for them!

It's for us!

You feel great with your dreadlocks, my red makes me feel strong and beautiful, and we're not going to surrender!

[Sephina]

How do lone mermaids keep up their passion for mermaiding? I'm finding my interest waning, in the past two years I've worn my tail once for a dry event, as a favor to a friend. I live in eastern Canada, in the 'middle of nowhere' (and I don't drive), thus my swimming time is very limited, to about 2 months out of the year. I just have no one to go swimming with me, and I know it's dangerous to swim by yourself, so I usually wind up just not going since the only pool in our area closed three years ago. I just get so frustrated and upset because I have this expensive latex tail hanging around my spare bedroom that never gets used. So then I seriously think about selling everything and giving it up, but I love it so much that I can't bring myself to actually do it. It's such a hard place to be, does anyone have any advice?

[AniaR]

Awww I'm sorry. We rarely get to swim with you too because of how busy we always are. <3

[Dame Melusine]

Sephina, wow, it must be so hard when there are no pools in your area. Is it possible to drive to one further away even 1x a month just to keep your fins wet? If not, there is plenty you can do, dry photoshoots, crafting headdresses, etc...dont give up!

[Sephina]

Sephina, wow, it must be so hard when there are no pools in your area. Is it possible to drive to one further away even 1x a month just to keep your fins wet? If not, there is plenty you can do, dry photoshoots, crafting headdresses, etc...dont give up!
Sadly I don't drive, and the only place for me to swim is in hotel pools, which I don't really have the money for. I've done one dry shoot, and I made a new top but I just can't seem to keep the momentum going.

[SeaGlass Siren]

I know that feeling. I dye my hair red since 6 years ago, and my mother always says to me to cut my hair and change the colour.

No mom. No. I love my hair dyed. I love my LONNNNG hair.

And yes, people, I'm not a natural redhead. BUT WHO CARES??


Neerai, Heidi, first off welcome to the forum. I believe this topic was brought up and explains why there's a lot of pushback about non blacks wearing dreads. It was in one of the cultural appropriation threads. Main point is that it's not an attack on you, but just trying to get others to acknowledge black people who use dreads are seen as "dirty" and "unkempt" while others see dreads as a means for "fashion" or "looking cool".
Might want to research into it and read the thread. You might find it'll help.

[Miyu]

People getting me for my dreadlocks of 13 years.I love them and part of my life.Think I am a black person wanabe which I am German.I hate when this happens

I also have had issues with people having issues with my dreadlocks (when I've had them, currently I don't). Oddly enough I was told more than once that MY dreads were dirty and unkempt and that only people with African hair can reasonably have dreads because theirs are cleaner and neater... :confused: Like there's people of all skin colors and hair types who have dreads, and it's the way they take care of their dreads that determines how clean/neat they are, not their skin color!!!

Best experience with dreads I ever had was when I went into my favorite New-Age shop in MA and there were several African-American ladies shopping in there. They got all quiet when they saw my dreads and after a minute one of them asked me if I knew what dreads meant... So I told her my views & opinions on dreadlocks and the spirituality inherent in them. All the ladies smiled, the tension was gone, and they were all very accepting of me after that, LOL!

[Mermaid Alea]

How do lone mermaids keep up their passion for mermaiding? I'm finding my interest waning, in the past two years I've worn my tail once for a dry event, as a favor to a friend. I live in eastern Canada, in the 'middle of nowhere' (and I don't drive), thus my swimming time is very limited, to about 2 months out of the year. I just have no one to go swimming with me, and I know it's dangerous to swim by yourself, so I usually wind up just not going since the only pool in our area closed three years ago. I just get so frustrated and upset because I have this expensive latex tail hanging around my spare bedroom that never gets used. So then I seriously think about selling everything and giving it up, but I love it so much that I can't bring myself to actually do it. It's such a hard place to be, does anyone have any advice?

I can somewhat relate as I haven't been able to mermaid as much as I want to and it is hard to do it when you don't always have someone who will swim with you. I was able to find some mers near me by sending people PMs on Mernetwork asking if they were in my area and I have swam with one of them once. I should probably contact them all again, but now that it is cold there aren't many places to swim. I was upset at first when I realized that my boyfriend / best friend isn't into mermaiding. He just doesn't like to swim that much. The only mer meetup I have been to I took him with me and he didn't really hang out with us. It was then that I realized I would have to convert someone lol. I thought about all of my friends and started thinking about which ones would be most likely to become a mermaid. I thought about my friend Kayla because she had shown interest in mermaiding and she told me she was googling it. On a group trip I brought both of my fabric tails and I let her wear one of them. She took to mermaiding instantly and it was great!

So you could try to find someone in your area who is interested in mermaiding and then you could be swim buddies! If you don't know of anyone you could see if there is a local swim group or something in your area and try to find someone there. Not long ago I found a fishing forum that is for my area and I joined to talk to free divers and scuba divers on there. It is fun being a site's resident mermaid and you can post on there that you are looking for someone to mermaid with you.

I wish I was not so far away from you. I would certainly love to swim with you. :)

[WaterDragon]

So um I just got into a car accident a couple hours ago. I got the worst injury, a bruised wrist. And my car is totaled and towed. With my flute inside it. I got taken to the hospital because I was hysterically crying and had a bloody nose. And now I can't get to sleep because I'm worried even though the main reason why I ran the red light was because I wanted to get home to sleep because I'm definitely deprived. I'm okay just freaking out. Ugh.

I'm on mobile!

Are you ok?

[SirenAngel]

Are you ok?
Yeah. Just bruised and stressed.

I'm on mobile!

[Mermaid Momo]

People getting me for my dreadlocks of 13 years.I love them and part of my life.Think I am a black person wanabe which I am German.I hate when this happens

I'm going to direct you to one of the many threads on the forum about dreadlocks, and why people don't want/like non black people wearing them. In order to keep the bitch it out thread clear for other bitches, please ask any questions there and I or one of the other mers in that thread will answer them. (There is also another thread started by Raina about cultural appropriation, I believe I also shared merprince JV's video too on the subject in the linked thread.)

http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?13603-*VIDEO*-The-mercommunity-and-it-s-approach-to-mers-of-color-and-cultures&highlight=cultural+appropriation

[Mer-Crazy]

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[shimmygoddess]

yes, that is an awful feeling. I have had that happen in my relationship on occasion, but I always speak up. It is a hard situation, but it will only get worse if you dont address it early on. People will continue to do that b/c you seem 'to be ok with it'. When the time is right, you need to have a heart to heart with this person and make your feelings known. If not, it will continue to make you feel resented. hugs

[Mermaid Clara]

I'm in the bathroom at work hiding because I'm sick and throwing up and I'm about to have a panic attack. They probably won't let me go home too because it's almost Christmas and it's going to get super busy around noontime.


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[Saelyyia]

Have they let you leave?

[PearlieMae]

They can't keep you - or fire you - because you're sick! Doesn't matter that it's the holiday. I hope you feel better!

[Mermaid Clara]

No I just sucked it up and stayed.


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[Neerai]

My parents-in-law are on my home for vacation. I hate my father-in-law. He's a sexist son of a clam.

I want them to go back home and let me and my husband live.

[Not-Yet-A-Mermaid Kitty]

I hate it when older people immediately think they know more than you do and speak to you in
a condescending manner. It's also annoying when older people demand respect just because
they're older while they treat you like utter shit.
When you beat them in an argument and they say "You just don't understand right now, you will
when you're older" and junk like that -__-


I COMPLETELY understand! I'm a student and am two grades ahead. I'm smarter and more mature than most everyone in my class, but they still feel the need to be like, "Oh, you're too young to hear about this!" or something. Hello, we've been in the same health classes since grade seven. And there's the argument thing. It is the most annoying thing in the world.

[MermaidCelesteFL]

Yesterday I nearly had an emotional breakdown from a snowball of events. I'm feeling better now, but I just need to get this out.

I have been talking with a client for the past week about her family's trip to my city from the UK, and about how her daughter REALLY wants to meet a real mermaid while they're on vacation. Her daughter is visually impaired, and since a majority of my family is visually impaired (and my mom is blind)- this is right up my alley. I was talking with her about getting some spare silicone scales to give to her daughter as a souvenir, and something for her to physically feel and take back home.

I was just contacted yesterday by that mom, saying that a rival mermaid company is willing to meet with her daughter for free. That's just not fair.

[PearlieMae]

Celeste, that stinks! Why are they shopping around??

[MermaidCelesteFL]

I don't know. What bugs me the most is that I already discounted it to only cover my handler's fees and transportation. I have done so many charity gigs last year that my company suffered a loss, and my tail is breaking down faster than I can pay to keep up with it. I honestly can't afford to do free appearances anymore.

Also, (no offense to fabric tailed mers), but that company that offered to do it for free only does mermaid classes in fabric tails. If I had known that she was okay with fabric tails, I would have offered something similar. I thought she wanted something more... tactile.

[PearlieMae]

She obviously wants to save a buck.

I hope things start picking up for you!

[Mermaid Alea]

Fabric tail mer here wanting to say that honestly If I was traveling all that way I would rather see a silicone tailed mermaid rather than a fabric one - especially if my vision was bad. Plus the fact that you happen to have visually impaired people in your family is quite a connection - one I wouldn't want to ignore. I can see why you are upset about it. I would be too. :hug:

[Merman Dylan]

I'm sorry to hear about that. I hope things get better. I wish I could say more, but I don't know what.

[Mermaid Clara]

well... great start of the new year... NOT!!!!!! my best friend has officially stopped talking to me and I legit have no friends now. I mean I have "friends" from work, but no matter how hard I try they refuse to hang out with me. maybe I am just meant to be alone forever. To make things worse my dad continues to be a jerk and constantly puts me down about my weight problem and my lack of social skills, health problems(extreme depression and anxiety) I'm working less than 10 - 15 hours a week and I'm going back to school(not a bad thing, it just causes TONS of anxiety) which is putting a huge dent in my wallet. My dad constantly scold me for trying to make an expensive mermaid tail when "I'm not the right shape" to be a pro mermaid and how nobody is going to want to hire a fat, overweight mermaid. I'm so F***ing sick of being told I'm not good looking because of me being overweight and i'm never going to get a job or a boyfriend and s**t. I am constantly feeling like i need to scream and keep screaming until my throat is raw and i can no longer make noise.

[Neerai]

My old "best friend" blocked me from every social network without any explanation. And we live hundreds of kms of distance. I can't ask her what I've done to her. I'm thinking she doesn't love me anymore.

We had some distance months ago, she started to trust other girl, and I started to trust in a boy... but f**k. She was my roomate for years.

I feel really sad.

[shimmygoddess]

well... great start of the new year... NOT!!!!!! my best friend has officially stopped talking to me and I legit have no friends now. I mean I have "friends" from work, but no matter how hard I try they refuse to hang out with me. maybe I am just meant to be alone forever. To make things worse my dad continues to be a jerk and constantly puts me down about my weight problem and my lack of social skills, health problems(extreme depression and anxiety) I'm working less than 10 - 15 hours a week and I'm going back to school(not a bad thing, it just causes TONS of anxiety) which is putting a huge dent in my wallet. My dad constantly scold me for trying to make an expensive mermaid tail when "I'm not the right shape" to be a pro mermaid and how nobody is going to want to hire a fat, overweight mermaid. I'm so F***ing sick of being told I'm not good looking because of me being overweight and i'm never going to get a job or a boyfriend and s**t. I am constantly feeling like i need to scream and keep screaming until my throat is raw and i can no longer make noise.

That is awful! Dont ever let anyone make you feel unworthy. You are beautiful and deserve a beautiful life. Hang in there. Try to find people w/ the same hobbies that will be positive and supportive (hugs
)

[shimmygoddess]

My old "best friend" blocked me from every social network without any explanation. And we live hundreds of kms of distance. I can't ask her what I've done to her. I'm thinking she doesn't love me anymore.

We had some distance months ago, she started to trust other girl, and I started to trust in a boy... but f**k. She was my roomate for years.

I feel really sad.

This happened to me years ago w/ a close friend. She got mad that I was taking photos at the same event she was at. I asked the organizers in advance if I was allowed to take some pics and they said yes. I sent one to a couple friends, and even contacted my friend to buy the ones she took of me. She never responded and blocked me on FB. Whatever! YOu will be sad, but then just move on and find others that will respect you and not be petty for whatever reason. hang in there.

[Loralei]

My old "best friend" blocked me from every social network without any explanation. And we live hundreds of kms of distance. I can't ask her what I've done to her. I'm thinking she doesn't love me anymore.

We had some distance months ago, she started to trust other girl, and I started to trust in a boy... but f**k. She was my roomate for years.

I feel really sad.

Same thing happened to be the night of Thanksgiving Eve.

My former best friend was going through a hard time. I supported her through the whole thing the best way I knew how and that was making myself available for any emotional comfort since she lives in the UK and I lived in America. Over the last year she pretty much convinced me to derail from anything I had going on to try to profit in ways that were similar to her. We partnered and everything. She changed my prices and inflated them by 60 times. My business almost bellied up. I didnt land ONE contract in 2016. I found myself so needy of her. She was THAT person I confided it. When everything started crashing around me, I went through the deepest depression I ever felt in my entire fucking life. Her local best friend came out the fucking woodwork and scolded me. "How dare you feel bad when *Friend* has had a harder life." I questioned everything I felt.

So the night of Thanksgiving Eve. I was So so so so so sick. I vomitted. I couldnt leave the bed. I was updating her, as she requested... because I thought she was concerned. We couldnt figure out what was wrong. Well, my fiance found out it was Carbon Monoxide poisoning. I told her, stayed the night at my in-laws. I woke up to all these messages at 3am stating to lose her number, how I am a narcissist, toxic, and she never met a person that complained more than me. Um, excuse? I was depressed. I felt safe talking to her. Everything I said to her for the year, she used against me in a paragraph that ripped me a part. I recovered. Couldnt eat for 5 -6 days because of the sickness.

Then I began to feel like I was waking up. I come to find that I was so lodged in her life, and wanting to be successful like her (She's one of the UK's most famous bloggers) that I lost who the fuck I was. She never fulled accepted me as I was. My emotions didnt ever matter to her, because you know why? Because "HERS" were worse.

Now, a lot of what I want to have done is happening. I am manifesting luck I thought I had lost in my life. My Business is slowly creeping back up to where the anxiety is lifting. My magic is back.

Long story short, Fuck em. You are honestly WAY WAY WAY better off. They did you a favor.

Also to anyone reading this, let NO ONE unvalidate your feelings. REGARDLESS of WHATEVER happened to them.

[Mer-Crazy]

Not a bitch just feeling a little down. My god father died of cancer today. He was my biggest supporter of my mermaiding, he always loved to look at the pictures and videos when he came over and I'm going to miss him terribly. Also kind of sad he won't ever get to see me in my Merbella tail, he was so excited for it :'(

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[Azurin Luna]

*hugs Mer-Crazy* Sorry to hear that :(

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Condolences to all!!!! I've been off for awhile. But want to show my face complete with Internet hugs.

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[SirenAngel]

Just feeling kinda isolated in the middle of a my confidence dropping all of a sudden. Last night at work I couldn't seem to do anything right, and with a lead that never is happy, an energy vampire around me, PMS, and back pain, I ended up crying last night at the end of my shift and I'm terrified of going into my shift in 30 min. I feel like I'm not gonna be emotionally okay for the next 5 hours and idk what to do aside from maybe taking ibuprofen and just not worry about pleasing every single guest i dunno

I'm on mobile!

[Natacia Rothero]

I agree dont try to make everyone happy as you will just stress yourself out and that will cause more issues. Take it one guest at a time. For every bad there is at least 1 or 2 good. Just breath. I hope everything turna out ok.

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[SirenAngel]

Well it turned out to not be so bad. My back hurt the whole time but the attraction was down when I got there. The park died down quickly so I didn't have to deal with too many guests AND the energy vampire wasn't here.

I'm on mobile!

[Sabrina the Selkie]

I'm sorry you weren't doing so well, but I'm glad today was better!

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[Slim]

I tried to avoid using this thread as I want to be all positive but I need to vent. In my introducing myself part of this forum, I explain my niece want to be a mermaid and I want to get her a tail so she can live her dream. Well it's not working that way. I have the money to order her tail and asked for her size and she blew me off. I understand she 16 years old but half of my push was to be the awesome uncle. If that ended right there, I would had been fine and not need a reason to vent here. A couple minutes later she reached out to my mother and had her reached out to me about me becoming a merfolk. Needless to say after 30 minutes explaining to my family how this is a very cool and exciting thing and I will be a merman; my family is accepting of it and my slightly older brother is watching Faithonthebass youtube channel telling me how I introduce him into something awesome. I know it's a matter of time I'll be getting him a tail. In the end I am happy but I'm still frustrated when a relative gives a push just to be used in their selfish entertainment.

[Merman Dylan]

Slim I might not clearly see what you are saying right now, but I'm sorry about that.

I do have a little vent. I've been more politically active than normal lately, and I think it's making me physically sick. First off, I got mixed up in this during the election because I hated to see people fighting. Now, Trump is the president, and as far as I can see, he's doing destructive things. His push for oil is leading to a natural gas pipeline running through the areas that supplies the Florida Aquafer with fresh water that connects to all the springs. I'm trying not to let it get to me, but I'm scared that I might lose health insurance before I can graduate from college with my BA and get a job that offers insurance. Treatment for Bipolar and ADHD isn't cheap. The loss of the ACA could mean very rough waters ahead of me. The politics have sapped my energy, and I feel like out of a weakness of my own mind that I'm starting to blame people that still support him knowing how these things are going to hurt millions. I just don't get it. It's just making me physically ill, and I feel like there are people I call friend that are just watching people get hurt. I mean, how can they even consider themselves my friend if they just sit there and watch me get hurt. I guess I'm being egotistical, but I don't know.

[Mermaid Whisper]

We have reached 400 pages of bitching [emoji323][emoji322][emoji92]

Thought I'd shellebrate for a moment [emoji6]


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[Nerdmaid Faith]

OK so I have this bathroom buddy at my school who is probably the only person in my dorm that I have a problem with. To be frank, she's nuts. We've had many awkward, passive aggressive and overdramatic run-ins and I'm pretty sick of her. As a person to begin with I don't even like her, for one she has terrible spelling and grammar on top of an overtly loud voice and terrible conversational skills when it comes to her crappy opinions. Tonight I was already a bit annoyed at her for being annoying and overdramatic and then she goes and posts something passive-agressive on the girl's facebook page. I express myself (is many of you know) in digital form such as videos and I tend to photoshop my feelings. So here is the result. I wanted to share it with my people on here, since I want to show off my 'artwork' and vent a little in a safe place.
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[Slim]

Faithonthebass, I laugh too hard on that. That was just brilliant.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Ouch! Passive aggression is never fun.

If it makes you feel any better I went through two roommates last semester and a third was supposed to move in for 2nd semester. She transfered schools before we were supposed to move back in and after I was notified.

Not that I don't love having a single. But.

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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Well. My entire campus is going insane over the Patriots win...

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[Mermaid Clara]

Just a small unimportant bitch... I ordered some glitter for my silicone tail and the tracking number said it was delivered yesterday and yet it's not in the mail box when I went to get yesterday's mail. I really hope that if the mail person put it in the wrong box that the neighbor will be kind enough to give it to me instead of throwing it away which happens to any of our mail that is placed in the wrong box. Our neighbors are super rude and we don't even see/know all but two or three of them.


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[MermaidLiara]

Okay normally I don’t like complaining to people I don’t know, but I need to get this off my chest, I just can’t concentrate.

I just had a car accident, and I totaled my car. The road was slippery and there was a sudden jam. I lost control, and collided with the car in front of me. I feel so guilty. Luckily that person has absolutely no injuries, and the damage to his car is minimal thanks to his towbar. But I feel so guilty for ruining his day and scaring him.

Meanwhile, my car, which was a precious gift from my boyfriend, is a total loss. My bf had even designed Mario kart stickers (I adore Mario kart) for my car. Took him a lot of time and I was so happy with the result. Proudly called the car my Mario Kart, and wanted to keep it till I was at least 80 years old. It meant so much to me. Now it’s all in ruin. My emotions are all over the place.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Oh that's awful.

Loosing something with that much sentimental value is always hard.

But I'm sure the person you hit doesn't blame you. If anything, he's probably worried about you if you were the party that came off worse for wear.

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[PearlieMae]

Aw! I'm sorry about your car, but hey! YOU'RE ALIVE!

Cars will come and go, and you will remember some more fondly than others. But when you consider that you could have died/killed someone, a car is a thing that can be replaced. I'm glad you weren't hurt!

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OK so I have this bathroom buddy at my school who is probably the only person in my dorm that I have a problem with. To be frank, she's nuts. We've had many awkward, passive aggressive and overdramatic run-ins and I'm pretty sick of her. As a person to begin with I don't even like her, for one she has terrible spelling and grammar on top of an overtly loud voice and terrible conversational skills when it comes to her crappy opinions. Tonight I was already a bit annoyed at her for being annoying and overdramatic and then she goes and posts something passive-agressive on the girl's facebook page. I express myself (is many of you know) in digital form such as videos and I tend to photoshop my feelings. So here is the result. I wanted to share it with my people on here, since I want to show off my 'artwork' and vent a little in a safe place.
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And this cracked me up...HARD.

[Slim]

Glad you weren't hurt. The car can be replaced.

[Mermaid Clara]

Ugh I'm sick and I'm having to miss my sculpture class. Our first project which is a cardboard sculpture is due next Wednesday and I'm freaking out because I don't know if it's going to get a good grade because it looks silly and like a preschooler made it. Luckily I brought it home with me on Monday so I can work on it at home and hopefully finish it this week since I don't have to go to work.


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[PearlieMae]

Ugh I'm sick and I'm having to miss my sculpture class. Our first project which is a cardboard sculpture is due next Wednesday and I'm freaking out because I don't know if it's going to get a good grade because it looks silly and like a preschooler made it. Luckily I brought it home with me on Monday so I can work on it at home and hopefully finish it this week since I don't have to go to work.


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The trick to that is...own it. Stand next to whatever you did and say "It's SUPPOSED to look like that." Don't blink, don't look away - OWN IT.

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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Seconding Pearlie.

Good luck!

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[Slim]

Good luck


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[Mermaid Alea]

I started my first real job last week and I am having trouble staying positive. I could go into detail...But I don't know to phrase it...I am just struggling.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Hugs! The adjustment period is rough af. But I promise you'll get the hang of it!

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[Slim]

Alea, any new job is overwhelming. Too much is expected to be learn within a short period of time and they expect people to be a master at the job in 2 weeks. Keep your head strong, the pay will be worth it.