Watching the processional....

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grnbn76

Discussion Starter · Jun 10, 2004

It could be that I'm a little annoyed at my long drawn out early labor, or it could be that I'm just a catty and petty individual anyway, but I just had to ask....

Is it just me or did Nancy Reagan look a little too perky as they were taking the casket out of the hearse? She was smiling, waving at the crowd, having a nice little conversation with the serviceman whose arm she was holding.

To me, she just didn't look the part of the grieving widow, she looked more like the former First Lady at a publicity event.

Like I said...I could just be a catty and petty woman.

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DreamerMama

· #2 · Jun 10, 2004

Yeah something was off. My girlfriend told me that either her heels were to high or that she was taking something to calm her nerves....her walk was all "off".

I can't say, I didn't watch. Wow, how un-american of me! *snort*

sadie_sabot

· #3 · Jun 10, 2004

I was at the gym a little while ago and all the tv's in there were showing the processional. (fortunatey the sound wasn't on)

Huh. when my friends block traffic like that, they get arrested ! :snort :guffaw

kama'aina mama

· #4 · Jun 10, 2004

I might have liked watching it. I like to see pomp now and then. But I just knew I couldn't stomach all the newscaster babble.

librarymom

· #5 · Jun 10, 2004

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Originally Posted by grnbn76
It could be that I'm a little annoyed at my long drawn out early labor, or it could be that I'm just a catty and petty individual anyway, but I just had to ask....

T Ummmm--are you IN LABOR??????

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grnbn76

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jun 10, 2004

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Originally Posted by librarymom

T Ummmm--are you IN LABOR??????

Yeah....what is turning into a very long, drawn out first stage. At last check, a very stretchy 3.
I don't know if I'm trying to pass the time and think of something else or if I'm trying to get mad enough to be pushed over the labor edge.

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librarymom

· #7 · Jun 10, 2004

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YOU GO MOMMA!!!! Wow--I love love love

childbirth!! How ....exciting and life changing and POWERFUL!! Very cool. When I was in early labor I called my sister and she came over and the next sister and a third...and all three watched me. Every minute.... It was pretty cute.

Are you going for a homebirth?

PS--should I start a new thread??

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Changed

· #8 · Jun 10, 2004

UMMMM..... You are definatly just in a bad mood! You? Petty? NOOOOO! (I can say that, I'm allowed) I actually was suprised at the lack of emotion I got from her today. That said, like you I think she's pretty well spent by now. She has to berightfully relieved that his suffering is over. I believe her smile was out of happiness for the overwhelming support our counrty has exhibited.

I know, grnbn, i'm GOING to stay out of activism. LOL

librarymom

· #9 · Jun 10, 2004

Also grnbn--I have to run to Target for Diet Coke and some A/C. (hot as he** here in MI) but I will check back as soon as I return. Hang in there! Is this your first?? I couldn't tell from your profile....

BRB

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Changed

· #10 · Jun 10, 2004

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Your first! How often do you hear that?

gethane

· #11 · Jun 10, 2004

First, congratulations! Yay! I hope your labor goes well.

Second, I'm one of the biggest liberals you can find. I'm 35 and been interested in politics for 20 years. I was a political science major in college. I detested Reagan as president and his flighty, "I must consult the psychics" first lady.

HOWEVER, she is 85 years old, and her much beloved husband of what, 50 years, who she has selflessly cared for for the last 10 years, has just died. She can act however she wants to, IMO. I don't agree with their politics, but they loved each other fiercely, and I can respect that.

Changed

· #12 · Jun 10, 2004

That's a really nice thing to say!

Fianna

· #13 · Jun 10, 2004

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Originally Posted by gethane

HOWEVER, she is 85 years old, and her much beloved husband of what, 50 years, who she has selflessly cared for for the last 10 years, has just died. She can act however she wants to, IMO. I don't agree with their politics, but they loved each other fiercely, and I can respect that.

Gethane, you rock!
No matter what her politics or her personality (I don't know that I would personally like Nancy Reagan, but then again I don't know her other than her public persona) the woman has been through the ringer. She spent the last 10 years slowly losing the love of her life and at the same time trying to protect him from the outside world. I haven't come close to walking in her shoes. I'm certainly not going to judge whether she gave the right facial expression at her husband's funeral procession.
(Just sticking my head up out of the rock that is my "whiney" little tribal thread to say thanks. Going back in now...

)

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sleeping queen

· #14 · Jun 10, 2004

My dear father was in the hospital 9 weeks before he died. We shed so many tears during that time we were numb by the funeral. It would be hard to grieve in front of the world.

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LoveBeads

· #15 · Jun 10, 2004

I agree. I'm no fan of the Reagans, especially Nancy whom I really dislike. But she has spent the last 10 years caring for a man that was the center of her world and his death, although expected, is very devastating for her. I don't think we can look at her reaction and judge whether it is strange or not, people have their own way of dealing with death. I know that I tend to look like I'm smiling when I'm very unhappy, it's just the way I grimace I guess.

Anyway, sending you lots of labor vibes!

mahdokht

· #16 · Jun 10, 2004

I have to agree too. I mean, she has had a long time to prepare for this and maybe she is even glad in some ways that he is now free of the disease. People mourn in a lot of different ways, maybe she has made peace with his passing. I don't think we can or should judge her based on how she seems to be reacting to this.

librarymom

· #17 · Jun 11, 2004

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GRNBN--how are you doing today???? I am thinking that this is not your first...if myheartslight is still

: !! I just coudn't tell

. Hope it has gone well for you...

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grnbn76

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jun 11, 2004

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Originally Posted by librarymom
GRNBN--how are you doing today???? I am thinking that this is not your first...if myheartslight is still

: !! I just coudn't tell

. Hope it has gone well for you...

Myheart and I have been IRL friends for way too long....sorry!
I am very rarely asked if this is my first, usually they ask if this will (finally) be my last! This is my 4th.

I was contracting every 2-4 min last night, but yet again, they petered out overnight. I'm either going to have to deal with it or figure out a way to stay awake for the next few nights! Well, either that, or I'm going to figure out a way to break my own water!

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librarymom

· #19 · Jun 11, 2004

I have 4 too. They are kind of spread out, so DC4 and I are home together. Whenever we go out, I am asked all the time--is this your first?? Or they give me lots of advice--wait til she's 3 and sassy, or they grow so fast, treasure every moment...usually this advice follows a sassy moment. I think--uh-thanks, but BTDT!!!! But I smile and say thanks.

Sorry they petered out...when I was trying to "encourage" the 4th, doc suggested rubbing with lavender. Got some massage oil and lavender drops at Better Health and DH massaged my tummy every night!!! That was worth it. Don't know if it helped--she came on her due date, after about 4 hours of HARD labor.

Love the lavender though. You are in my thoughts.

good vibes to you!!

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merpk

· #20 · Jun 11, 2004

Agreeing with all the PPs who are giving Nancy space to grieve however she wants ... and to feel relief that the decade-long goodbye is finally over ...

And looking forward to a birth update ... and BTW, you can be as catty as you like in labor. Though for false labor you lose catty points ... :LOL ... just kidding ...

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