@Jatpa003 - I'm sorry you're husband is not supporting you, that's rough. I second the idea of writing your thoughts down, even if you don't give him the written words, it will help you get your thoughts in order. You really should talk to him and let him know how you feel, he may not even realize how he's coming across.
@Kllopez1221 - I will join you on the chocolate icecream ledge and bring my orange sherbet
@Lilwatz - how are things going with your new little one? Hope you are all settling in well!!
Today I get my lovely Streb B swab thing. Oh joy to the world. Thankfully my midwife said I could do it myself so I guess that's a a little better?
And this morning I am helping my MIL get stuff ready for her yard sale...which I am not looking forward to! This is the woman who buys things "because they're a good price"...like she bought a Cricket machine on sale, when she already had a Slice and TWO Sisex. (Not sure on the spelling on all those ) she just moved and moved boxes that had never been opened from the last time she moved...about ten years ago. If it was just one or two, I'd get it...but we're talking an attic FULL of unopened boxes. It'll be interesting trying to sort and price it all!
I know I'm a little late @jatpa003 but just wanted to extend a big creepy internet hug to you! We're all here for any support you may need! Hopefully your DH gets it together and starts to understand how his actions are making you feel cuz the way he's acting now, is sooo not ok. I'm sorry you have been put thru the ringer!
@AnnieRoo13 - thanks for inspiring my early morning snack!!! Toast is toasting as I'm typing this!
@Kllopez1221 I hope you ate that ice cream!! Do it for Max!!! He NEEEDDSSSS that calcium!
@MommyMeg123 I woke up several times with contractions but was too tired to stay up and time them.. I suppose when it's the real deal they'll KEEP me up. Now I'm up tho, and will keep an eye on them though. Going for a walk with DH once he's up and then I have my bi-weekly NST in 4 hours so we'll see what that shows too! Maybe today's the day? I'll definitely keep you ladies posted!
@Jatpa003 It's far easier to tell someone what they should do than to have to do it yourself. Have you asked your husband to give up unhealthy food and alcohol with you? Sure, it would be ideal to go your whole pregnancy and time breastfeeding without any alcohol, candy, added sugar, chemicals, yadda, yadda, but it's jut not realistic. Maybe try pointing out to him the many things you have given up and tell him that you think he is only seeing the things you haven't done? Or you could just do it back, and tell him all the things he shouldn't do around the baby because you wouldn't want to "risk it." I hope he starts to be a little more supportive.
My randoms: -Hubby and I made 5 lbs of chili last night! Soo good. We ate about a pound (come on, we were hungry) and froze the rest. Yay for more freezer meals! -Had my 36 week appt today. Oral thrush still isn't gone and the doc isn't optimistic that it will go away before the baby is born. Can't take Diflucan until after the birth so I'll likely be on the 4x a day swish and spit for another four weeks =(. I did decline the internal exam though, and think I'll wait until 38 weeks to do another one.
Hugs @Jatpa003 This might come across as harsh, but what you have posted here makes your husband sound like a controlling asshole. Him guilt tripping you into doing things because a that's what a "good mom" does is absolutely ridiculous. You should be making decisions together as a team, not based on what his perception of a "good mom" is. Based on what you said here, I think he is in dire need of counseling.
Stand up for yourself when he tries to make decisions for you. And do not ever let him make you feel like you aren't a good mom.
I am so freaking tired today, pretty sure I sleep walked to the bathroom to pee at 2 AM. I can't wait to sleep in this weekend. My baby shower last weekend kicked my ass, then all the organizing I have done since then......I need a day off.
On a good note, I passed my Strep B test, woot woot!
Happy Friday Ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Married July 14, 2007 ----- TTC # 1 October 1, 2013 BFP March 7, 2014 ----- EDD November 17, 2014 ---- Baby boy born November 16, 2014
@Jatpa003 I wanted to chime in to send hugs and that I think PP have definitely offered some great advice. Whether you talk to him or both go talk to someone together, you two are a team and should be making these choices together. He DEFINITELY should not being trying to minimize you, your thoughts, or your experiences, and mask it behind what he thinks being a good mom is.
@joshua+rebecca11 my midwives have us do it ourselves too. I thought it sounded like a great idea until I did it....it's not easy working around a giant belly! Now I'm paranoid I didn't hit the right spots!
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Andplusalso...there is a confirmed Ebola case in NYC which is only about an hour from home. This is WAY too close for comfort for me, let alone a pregnant me. I had just started to forget about the whole Ebola thing when my mom informed me last night this guy flew in and landed at JFK. The news reports say he's only been in contact with 4 people yet it ALSO states he rode the subway and went bowling.
An empty subway and bowling alley in NYC? No. I don't think so. [-(
Don't worry.. I live IN DALLAS where we had 3 confirmed cases. None of Duncan's relatives came into contact with the virus- they were all released from quarantine earlier this week. The 2 others who contracted the virus were nurses who were in direct contact with Duncan during his worst.. WITHOUT proper protective equipment. I was extremly nervous up until the family members were released.. I figured if they didn't contract it by LIVING with him then it must be harder to catch than some may think. Praying for all effected by this nasty virus. Hoping things get better as far as travel safety goes! It's ok to be nervous.. Just remember its only through bodily fluids
@Jatpa003 - I think the other ladies said it best. I am feeling all the feelings lately so I kinda want to punch him In the junk for attempting to shame you into being someone you're not.
Something he needs to get very quickly is happy wife = happy life. Please don't push this under the carpet. Make sure you set your boundaries now, before baby comes or it will only get worse. This is a good time to start being more assertive. Put all those Mama Bear hormones to good use!
I've always had social anxiety, and these past couple weeks have been terrible!!! I stopped working because I get anxiety from all the questions people ask and then just stare at you waiting for more info! None of your business people!!! Please leave me alone! I have been avoiding social situations and tomorrow is my cousins engagement party, over 100ppl gonna be there! Not looking forward to that!!!!
Good morning ladies! I have such a sore throat that I might jump on the ice cream for breakfast train.
Pro-D day at a work today. My headmaster actually suggested I stay home, which is so appealing!!!! But it's my only day to train/transfer everything to my replacement, so in I go. Buy I am still lying in bed, and I should have left 10 minutes ago if I wanted to be on time (I don't!)
@Wicked22 bring that boy home!! Hope you get to spend the weekend snuggling with your little guy.
@Jatpa003 That sounds freaking terrible! I understand about the IRL friends being nonexistent, too. Many of my IRL friends have dropped away shortly after I broke the news about being pregnant, so I'm planning on going to ECFE and new mom support groups to meet some new people. Definitely look into that and see if you can find anything nearby for extra support.
Have you and your DH always had this dynamic or do you think this controlling behavior is stemming from his anxiety now that your due date is getting close? That sounds really frustrating. Maybe you could give him some concrete duties when baby arrives so that he can adjust his expectations, like putting the baby to bed after feeding, pumping so that he can do night feedings, diaper duty, appointments, etc. Once he sees how much work goes into having a baby, maybe he'll ease up?
As far as the breastfeeding goes, it's total b.s. that women are made to feel guilty if they choose not to. If you try it and it's something that you are really not comfortable with and it causes you anxiety, formula may end up being better for you and the baby, because your baby will benefit from you not being stressed and anxious. Don't let anyone pressure you, it's your body and you should be able to decide what you do with it. Plus if you want to get back on those anti-anxiety meds, you might not want to breastfeed anyways. You know what's best for you. *big hugs*
@Wicked22 - Can you ask to speak with the charge nurse? If you feel something isn't right then it is time to start ruffling some feathers. I feel like they should have a good clinical reason to keep him. So if they do have a reason, they should explain it to you very clearly. You may feel better the next two days of you have a better understanding of what is going on.
4 nights of DH doing perineal massage and all day, I walk around feeling like I got punched in the vag. I keep asking myself if it's really worth it, but it makes DH feel useful and I know it reduces the risk of tearing for FTM over 30. I'm gonna keep gritting my teeth and baring it, but OUCH!
Other totally random thing: after all this discussion of toast, I just HAD to have some toast with Nutella for breakfast. SO NOM.
Andplusalso...there is a confirmed Ebola case in NYC which is only about an hour from home. This is WAY too close for comfort for me, let alone a pregnant me. I had just started to forget about the whole Ebola thing when my mom informed me last night this guy flew in and landed at JFK. The news reports say he's only been in contact with 4 people yet it ALSO states he rode the subway and went bowling.
An empty subway and bowling alley in NYC? No. I don't think so. [-(
@LongIslandMama1114 I was seriously freaking out about it last night. I told DH I wasn't leaving the house anymore lol thank you @lissydee for making me feel much better about it all!
Me and the girl I've trained to replace me would talk about Ebola all day. We haven't talked about it...almost forgot it was even happening. I sent her a text when I got home from work last night and heard about this guy...told her I'm never leaving the house again lol But yes, @lissydee and @TC0514 have definitely eased my mind today. Thanks again ladies!
Andplusalso...there is a confirmed Ebola case in NYC which is only about an hour from home. This is WAY too close for comfort for me, let alone a pregnant me. I had just started to forget about the whole Ebola thing when my mom informed me last night this guy flew in and landed at JFK. The news reports say he's only been in contact with 4 people yet it ALSO states he rode the subway and went bowling.
An empty subway and bowling alley in NYC? No. I don't think so. [-(
@LongIslandMama1114 I was seriously freaking out about it last night. I told DH I wasn't leaving the house anymore lol thank you @lissydee for making me feel much better about it all!
Me and the girl I've trained to replace me would talk about Ebola all day. We haven't talked about it...almost forgot it was even happening. I sent her a text when I got home from work last night and heard about this guy...told her I'm never leaving the house again lol But yes, @lissydee and @TC0514 have definitely eased my mind today. Thanks again ladies!
I live in Dallas as well and go to the hospital where this all went
down. I won't lie - I was freaked out at first but once I researched it
and learned more I felt a lot better. Like @lissydee said - the only
two people that have come down with it are people that were handling his
bodily fluids. And God bless them - I cannot even imagine. Have you
heard how much 'bodily fluid' is involved with Ebola? EVERYTHING comes
out. Everything. I've actually (accidentally) stood within 10 feet of
Duncan's family in the parking garage and I'm still here! While I was
at the hospital for monitoring the last few days I got to know the
nurses and learn a lot about what they've been dealing with. I even
'acted' in a commercial advocating for the hospital and the staff. What
those nurses are dealing with is insane. I know with the media
sensationalizing everything it is hard to not panic, but once you do a
little research and learn you realize that it's not that easy to get it
and the general public really has no reason to worry at this point.
@jatpa - I went through something sort of similar with my husband a few weeks ago. Not quite this bad, but probably because I nipped it in the bud pretty quick. My husband has been so incredibly supportive but sometimes I don't think that they realize how what they say comes across. After he'd said something that was my last straw, I flipped out, had a meltdown, and had to really dumb it down for him. I had to sit down and explain how some things that were said were really putting a lot of pressure on me and that it really wasn't fair. I literally had to go through each thing item by item. Then explain how stressful ALL of this was and how much harder it was making it on me. Once he realized how he was coming across everything changed. All that to say - try talking to him. Sometimes boys are way dumber than we think they are and really need it spelled out. Best of luck to you mama - we are all here for you and in this together! It's not easy (mentally or physically) to grow a human!
@Jatpa003 - Just wanted to send you hugs and some more support. I really cannot add to all the PP's posts because they have pretty much said everything. You are being a good mom and no one not even YH should tell you different or make you choose things by guilt of not being a good mom. Like other's said this is something you did together and so should your decisions. You should def try and talk to him either in a letter or person and I also agree with the counseling. Honestly I wanted to reach through the comp and throat punch when I was reading your post.
@LongIslandMomma1114 and @danirgirl830 I was in the same boat and was sooo glad that I wasn't working in the city anymore after I heard about the subway ride. But I did some research last night and felt a little better. I also feel a whole lot better now thanks to @lissydee and @TCO514.
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What's the deal with CVS? I went there to fill a prescription for nipple cream (figured I have more time now than I will after baby is born) and they couldn't fill it! It's not that they were out of it--evidently they simply can't fill compound medications. I had to go back, pick up the rx slip, and take it to a Mom and Pop pharmacy that is capable of mixing compound meds. Very glad I decided to do this in advance!
@Wicked22 FX that your little boy will be coming home with you sooner rather than later. Wishing we could hit the fast forward button for you!
So apparently I haven't finished being upset about being GBS positive after spending 90% of yesterday moping. I called today to ask all the questions I forgot to ask yesterday since I was the idiot crying over it at my appointment. Turns out we will probably go in earlier than 3-1-1 but that might just be to start the IV and antibiotics and then we'd go home until we do hit 3-1-1. And if my water breaks before active labor my chances of a transfer from the birth center to the hospital are now going to be significantly higher.
So now all I can think of is that my body is an evil traitor. That I hate science for not find a solution to GBS. And I'm now super concerned about things I now I can't control and that the IV is going to be awful. Pretty sure that since I hate needles I'm not going to be any happier having a plastic tube stuck in me. And I know feeling this way only makes the odds of labor progressing well lower because stress/anxiety just inhibits progress.
Not sure how I'm going to get myself from upset and stressed to screw it, whatever happens is fine. Hell, I was crying in the chair before getting my wisdom teeth removed and I knew that I was getting knocked out
@Jatpa003 Yet another person sending you support. xo I hope he gives you a freaking break. What is HIS mom like? (Perfect, hence you have to live up to that? Or a flake and he wants you to be Supermom?) Regardless, that is a LOT of pressure on you. Not fair, not cool. He needs to see how this is affecting you - (and consequently the baby!) and lay off. He might not see it unless a third party (counselor) comes into play.
As for me, I am feeling a bit smug today. I started and finished a mobile for above the baby's change pad. It is completely over the top with ribbons, roses, ranunculus, ivy, crystals and pearls, but for some reason it feels right. I am not crafty at all, but I managed this monstrosity all on my own!
And... I feel like I need to zip on my bulletproof maternity catsuit for this..... Because....
I slept for 10 hours last night. (4 pee breaks, of course.) But I got to sleep right after each time. My TCM dr is a magician. I should make her one of my mobiles as a gift, no? :P
My replacement just left for lunch and asked if I wanted anything from the deli.
I'm getting a hot chicken cutlet on a roll with american cheese, mayo, salt, and pepper...and I can not WAIT for her to come back. My mouth is watering so bad. =P~
(I hope that smiley has a watering mouth and is not puking)
his nephew came back from his dads with a bruise, so without talking to the dad at all to get the adult side of the story SIL takes the kids right to the police. They interview the kids and decide for now they will just call and tell their dad he cant have them this weekend.
Well during this process they find SIL had a ticket that wasn't actioned properly 2 years ago when she last lost her licences. Now she can't drive for 3 months and the kids go to school across town.
What a loser she is. Plus now she's taken their custody issues to another level. Never a dull moment with DH's family..
I never park in those expectant mothers spots because I always feel other people may need them or something. Well today I say fuck it I'm 8 days from my due date I'm parking there!!!?
Super busy this morning and i finally got mostly caught up.
@Jatpa003 just wanted to give you a shout out that I support you as well. Plus totally understand, my DH can try me crazy to with all of his things about the pregnancy. I know it comes out of a place of love but still annoying. He freaked out on me one time because I got a pretty decent size glass of ice tea because he thought I would have more then 200 mg of caffeine, I just take it as men don't get it and never will. Also just wanted to let you know that not BF'ing doesn't make you a bad mom. I don't feel comfortable with it and don't plan to and that's ok cause my LO is still going to be fed and that's what really should matter. Don't let the pressure get to you because you don't want to put that kind of cloud over you. >:D< to you
@scarlet3egonias totally agree that the media is making more people crazy about ebola then what it needs to be. Yes it's scary but it's harder to get then what it feels like the media is putting out there.
@Soonergirl131 I HATE people who do that. Not everyone has the same experience when it comes to child birth and kids. Plus not every kid acts the same. I'm so over some people's "advice".
@annieroo13 and @econosaurus today is my last day and i'm showing my replacement just two more things but I know I'm gonna be coming back to a crazy mess.
So just trying to get the last of my work done since I will start my leave on Monday. Since I'm scheduled to be induced on Tuesday and I have to be at the hospital monday I'm trying my best not to freak out about the little time I have left. Also freaking out is not good for my blood pressure.
My dad told me today that him and my mom are gonna take me and MH out for dinner tonight. Last year that did the same thing for my brother and his wife before their scheduled induction and the next day SIL went into labor. So I guess they hope it does the same thing for us LOL.
My DH is also kind of mean. Last night he called his mom to tell her about when the induction was going to happen. She didn't answer her phone, so when she called him back he told her we were already at the hospital about to give birth. She started freaking out and he told her he was kidding. She is really bad at not answering her phone and returning calls so he thought it was a good way to "teach her a lesson" Yeah it's mean but at the same time I can just see her now crying and being all debby downer because she missed out on the birth from not answering her phone.
Just a question- how does the media or hospitals get around HIPPA? Like, shouldn't these patients with Ebola be protected by HIPPA? Just occurred to me...
They said he had a small apnea episode that the nurse had to help him with while feeding. To me that says he tried to drink and breath at the same time, which happens from time to time, and needed a few pats on the back to help him catch his breath. Now is that what happened exactly I don't know but that is what I assume from what I've seen when the nurse has had to assist him before .
@Wicked22 - I am so sorry Joseph doesn't get to come home today. I hope you feel confident that the NICU would not keep him unless they thought it was truly necessary. It's hard to know how severe is apnea was with his feeding from what you've described, but babies that go home from the NICU should have a well coordinated suck and swallow. If they were to choke at home they could aspirate and get really sick or stop breathing all together (I had a baby do this while mom was feeding her a few weeks ago and I had to bag her). Not to scare you, but I'm sure the NICU just wants to make sure Joseph is healthy enough to go home. Hoping it will only be another day or two before you're under the same roof as your sweet boy!
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Me:35 DH:35 Dx: PCOS DS1 born 11/2014 DS2 born 11/2018 3 previous losses Rainbow babydue 12/2021 - Team Green
Just a question- how does the media or hospitals get around HIPPA? Like, shouldn't these patients with Ebola be protected by HIPPA? Just occurred to me...
Reporting to public health agencies is one of the exceptions to the HIPAA privacy rule.
But you're right, that doesn't apply to journalists. Maybe they found out some other way, like a community member? *ed: there's very little a hospital can do to protect against gossipy staff
@Jatpa003 - I'm sorry you're husband is not supporting you, that's rough. I second the idea of writing your thoughts down, even if you don't give him the written words, it will help you get your thoughts in order. You really should talk to him and let him know how you feel, he may not even realize how he's coming across.
@Kllopez1221 - I will join you on the chocolate icecream ledge and bring my orange sherbet @MrsG1019 - how are you feeling, momma?!
@Lilwatz - how are things going with your new little one? Hope you are all settling in well!!
Today I get my lovely Streb B swab thing. Oh joy to the world. Thankfully my midwife said I could do it myself so I guess that's a a little better?
And this morning I am helping my MIL get stuff ready for her yard sale...which I am not looking forward to! This is the woman who buys things "because they're a good price"...like she bought a Cricket machine on sale, when she already had a Slice and TWO Sisex. (Not sure on the spelling on all those ) she just moved and moved boxes that had never been opened from the last time she moved...about ten years ago. If it was just one or two, I'd get it...but we're talking an attic FULL of unopened boxes. It'll be interesting trying to sort and price it all!
Great! Thanks for asking! She isn't gaining back to her birthweight so I bet I get a talking to from the pediatrician Monday, but otherwise, she is perfect!!! Picture for fun!!! This was my husband mocking me for putting her in a not matching outfit. She's still adorable.
Currently sitting in the playroom with DD. Her playroom is in a 3 room addition to our house (that was added in the 1950s so obviously... way before our time).
This part of the house gets VERY cold in the winter (it's pretty chilly in here today). It is connected to the main furnace but virtually nothing comes out of the air vents. Before kids we used space heaters but I'm realizing that is not a great option now.
Speaking of lottery wins, maybe we need to break down get a mini split or something. Ugh.
Any suggestions would be welcome. Maybe a wall mounted electric heater or something out of the kids' reach?
We live in a really old farm house that has had multiple ad hock additions over the years. As a result the upstairs bedrooms aren't connected to the forced air furnace and there isn't a place to run duct work. Those rooms have wall mounted electric heaters and they work great. We turn them off/on depending on when the rooms are in use (since electric heat can be $$$).
New girl went home "sick". As you can tell I don't really believe her, which is terrible. I hope she's okay, but she's so dramatic it makes me roll my eyes. She was grabbing her side and putting her head down on the desk. Come on!
Maybe it's because I rarely were use sick days, but she was a bit over the top. Give it a rest.
Thank you everyone for the advice and hugs:) I decided to go back to bed this morning and start over. I am hoping that my decision to talk to him (more calmly now) will work and if not I have back up plans now thanks to you ladies. Hugs Hugs hugs!
Re: Friday Randoms
@Kllopez1221 - I will join you on the chocolate icecream ledge and bring my orange sherbet
@MrsG1019 - how are you feeling, momma?!
@Lilwatz - how are things going with your new little one? Hope you are all settling in well!!
Today I get my lovely Streb B swab thing. Oh joy to the world. Thankfully my midwife said I could do it myself so I guess that's a a little better?
And this morning I am helping my MIL get stuff ready for her yard sale...which I am not looking forward to! This is the woman who buys things "because they're a good price"...like she bought a Cricket machine on sale, when she already had a Slice and TWO Sisex. (Not sure on the spelling on all those
I know I'm a little late @jatpa003 but just wanted to extend a big creepy internet hug to you! We're all here for any support you may need! Hopefully your DH gets it together and starts to understand how his actions are making you feel cuz the way he's acting now, is sooo not ok. I'm sorry you have been put thru the ringer!
@AnnieRoo13 - thanks for inspiring my early morning snack!!! Toast is toasting as I'm typing this!
@Kllopez1221 I hope you ate that ice cream!! Do it for Max!!! He NEEEDDSSSS that calcium!
@MommyMeg123 I woke up several times with contractions but was too tired to stay up and time them.. I suppose when it's the real deal they'll KEEP me up. Now I'm up tho, and will keep an eye on them though. Going for a walk with DH once he's up and then I have my bi-weekly NST in 4 hours so we'll see what that shows too! Maybe today's the day? I'll definitely keep you ladies posted!
My randoms:
-Hubby and I made 5 lbs of chili last night! Soo good. We ate about a pound (come on, we were hungry) and froze the rest. Yay for more freezer meals!
-Had my 36 week appt today. Oral thrush still isn't gone and the doc isn't optimistic that it will go away before the baby is born. Can't take Diflucan until after the birth so I'll likely be on the 4x a day swish and spit for another four weeks =(. I did decline the internal exam though, and think I'll wait until 38 weeks to do another one.
Hugs @Jatpa003 This might come across as harsh, but what you have posted here makes your husband sound like a controlling asshole. Him guilt tripping you into doing things because a that's what a "good mom" does is absolutely ridiculous. You should be making decisions together as a team, not based on what his perception of a "good mom" is. Based on what you said here, I think he is in dire need of counseling.
Stand up for yourself when he tries to make decisions for you. And do not ever let him make you feel like you aren't a good mom.
I am so freaking tired today, pretty sure I sleep walked to the bathroom to pee at 2 AM. I can't wait to sleep in this weekend. My baby shower last weekend kicked my ass, then all the organizing I have done since then......I need a day off.
On a good note, I passed my Strep B test, woot woot!
Happy Friday Ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nov. '14 January Siggy : Work Sucks!
Me 32-DH 38
Married July 14, 2007 ----- TTC # 1 October 1, 2013
BFP March 7, 2014 ----- EDD November 17, 2014 ---- Baby boy born November 16, 2014
Fx crossed baby Joseph gets to go home soon.
In the junk for attempting to shame you into being someone you're not.
Something he needs to get very quickly is happy wife = happy life. Please don't push this under the carpet. Make sure you set your boundaries now, before baby comes or it will only get worse. This is a good time to start being more assertive. Put all those Mama Bear hormones to good use!
Hope it goes well for you both. Good luck!
Pro-D day at a work today. My headmaster actually suggested I stay home, which is so appealing!!!! But it's my only day to train/transfer everything to my replacement, so in I go. Buy I am still lying in bed, and I should have left 10 minutes ago if I wanted to be on time (I don't!)
@Wicked22 bring that boy home!! Hope you get to spend the weekend snuggling with your little guy.
I live in Dallas as well and go to the hospital where this all went down. I won't lie - I was freaked out at first but once I researched it and learned more I felt a lot better. Like @lissydee said - the only two people that have come down with it are people that were handling his bodily fluids. And God bless them - I cannot even imagine. Have you heard how much 'bodily fluid' is involved with Ebola? EVERYTHING comes out. Everything. I've actually (accidentally) stood within 10 feet of Duncan's family in the parking garage and I'm still here! While I was at the hospital for monitoring the last few days I got to know the nurses and learn a lot about what they've been dealing with. I even 'acted' in a commercial advocating for the hospital and the staff. What those nurses are dealing with is insane. I know with the media sensationalizing everything it is hard to not panic, but once you do a little research and learn you realize that it's not that easy to get it and the general public really has no reason to worry at this point.
So apparently I haven't finished being upset about being GBS positive after spending 90% of yesterday moping. I called today to ask all the questions I forgot to ask yesterday since I was the idiot crying over it at my appointment. Turns out we will probably go in earlier than 3-1-1 but that might just be to start the IV and antibiotics and then we'd go home until we do hit 3-1-1. And if my water breaks before active labor my chances of a transfer from the birth center to the hospital are now going to be significantly higher.
So now all I can think of is that my body is an evil traitor. That I hate science for not find a solution to GBS. And I'm now super concerned about things I now I can't control and that the IV is going to be awful. Pretty sure that since I hate needles I'm not going to be any happier having a plastic tube stuck in me. And I know feeling this way only makes the odds of labor progressing well lower because stress/anxiety just inhibits progress.
Not sure how I'm going to get myself from upset and stressed to screw it, whatever happens is fine. Hell, I was crying in the chair before getting my wisdom teeth removed and I knew that I was getting knocked out
I'm getting a hot chicken cutlet on a roll with american cheese, mayo, salt, and pepper...and I can not WAIT for her to come back. My mouth is watering so bad. =P~
(I hope that smiley has a watering mouth and is not puking)
Super busy this morning and i finally got mostly caught up.
@Jatpa003 just wanted to give you a shout out that I support you as well. Plus totally understand, my DH can try me crazy to with all of his things about the pregnancy. I know it comes out of a place of love but still annoying. He freaked out on me one time because I got a pretty decent size glass of ice tea because he thought I would have more then 200 mg of caffeine, I just take it as men don't get it and never will. Also just wanted to let you know that not BF'ing doesn't make you a bad mom. I don't feel comfortable with it and don't plan to and that's ok cause my LO is still going to be fed and that's what really should matter. Don't let the pressure get to you because you don't want to put that kind of cloud over you. >:D< to you
@scarlet3egonias totally agree that the media is making more people crazy about ebola then what it needs to be. Yes it's scary but it's harder to get then what it feels like the media is putting out there.
@Soonergirl131 I HATE people who do that. Not everyone has the same experience when it comes to child birth and kids. Plus not every kid acts the same. I'm so over some people's "advice".
@annieroo13 and @econosaurus today is my last day and i'm showing my replacement just two more things but I know I'm gonna be coming back to a crazy mess.
@Wicked22 I hope Joseph gets to come home soon
So just trying to get the last of my work done since I will start my leave on Monday. Since I'm scheduled to be induced on Tuesday and I have to be at the hospital monday I'm trying my best not to freak out about the little time I have left. Also freaking out is not good for my blood pressure.
My dad told me today that him and my mom are gonna take me and MH out for dinner tonight. Last year that did the same thing for my brother and his wife before their scheduled induction and the next day SIL went into labor. So I guess they hope it does the same thing for us LOL.
My DH is also kind of mean. Last night he called his mom to tell her about when the induction was going to happen. She didn't answer her phone, so when she called him back he told her we were already at the hospital about to give birth. She started freaking out and he told her he was kidding. She is really bad at not answering her phone and returning calls so he thought it was a good way to "teach her a lesson" Yeah it's mean but at the same time I can just see her now crying and being all debby downer because she missed out on the birth from not answering her phone.
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
But you're right, that doesn't apply to journalists. Maybe they found out some other way, like a community member? *ed: there's very little a hospital can do to protect against gossipy staff
And we have guests for the weekend, so I have I reign it in. And clean the house at a faster pace which is really hard for me to do at this point.
I just want o sleep and eat brownies.
Maybe it's because I rarely were use sick days, but she was a bit over the top. Give it a rest.