My boss has taken to coming in every day and saying, "you're still here?!"
I am not due for 2.5 more weeks, and unless she is offering up some extra paid maternity leave I don't know about, then yup, I am still here. Stop asking. (Shakes angry fist).
@leggoxmyxpreggo This is by far the most restrictive rental we've ever lived in and the deposit was insane...so I am not messing with it! I figure by the time the baby is old enough to actually enjoy playing in the nursery or really notice the decor we will be moving anyway.
So I'm an army wife, in the sense that my husband is in the army only. For us, it's just his job. I do not iron or take care of uniform stuff past laundry and dropping off and picking up the occasional dry cleaning. Well last night he asked me to bring his uniform to a tailor to have his new rank sewn on. I don't know where it goes and was so worried about giving the wrong directions. He assures me that they go right where the old ones go. OK I can handle that. He apparently needs it done ASAP because potentially he will need to wear his dress uniform soon, but has no actual date.
Last night I asked him to put out everything I need to do this and he said he did. This morning, I am making sure I have the new rank patches, and low and behold they aren't with everything else. I was soooooooo angry. He was very lucky they were with his other uniform stuff.
It's such a silly thing to be mad about but he could literally get talked to if his uniform isn't perfect and I don't want to be responsible for that!!!
I have to amend my previous statement. Hubby got home from work and I scolded him for the rank thing and he apparently it in the inside pockets of the jacket, I did not realize there was an inside pocket. And apparently he told me last night and I didn't hear him (I probably wasn't paying attention).
The trick to cup peeing is to start peeing first. Once you have a steady stream, just pop the bottle under it. It takes a few tries to get it right but once you do, it's a lot easier than trying to catch it when it first comes out.
I have had a zillion UTIs since 2010 so I've become a champion at cup peeing.
I don't have a steady stream no matter what point I put the cup down there. Plus, there's not enough pee to wait a while. If I waited for a steady stream they may only get a couple of drops. Yes, I drink plenty before I get there, but I never have a lot come out even when I feel like I need to pee like a giraffe. Have you ever seen a giraffe pee? It looks like someone turned the water hose on as high as it'll go.
I had my weekly NST and ultrasound today - I'm considered high risk at 38 even though baby seems rock solid. Anyway, waited more than an hour between each test (usually I'm done with both in 30 min) and the new lady working the ultrasound seemed like she wasn't sure how to use it. She said she knew what she was doing but I was thinking "really??" Then she left to go talk to Dr., Dr. Came and said all good and she never showed up again. I just wiped my stomach off and walked myself out which is fine but the service today just wasn't up to its normal standard. O'well. If all goes well this week I won't have to go back.
The trick to cup peeing is to start peeing first. Once you have a steady stream, just pop the bottle under it. It takes a few tries to get it right but once you do, it's a lot easier than trying to catch it when it first comes out.
I have had a zillion UTIs since 2010 so I've become a champion at cup peeing.
I try this but my flow seems to be camera shy. By the time I can get it going, if I decide to put a cup underneath it, it stops.
And I also can get about 1 inch of pee into that cup, on a good day. I pee often but very little.
I don't post very much (and most of my posts have been recent) so I'm sorry for adding a second bitchfest. Today has me stressed.
It's my first day of maternity leave, and I had a nice list of things to accomplish. I started by cleaning up the bedrooms and calling the OB because of this head-to-toe itching that is driving me nuts. They said theyd take a message but to come in tomorrow and mention it to the ultrasound specialist when I saw him today. My regular OB doesn't work Mondays, but someone else is in the office.
So I went to the specialist. Appt was late, but seeing LO was fun and she's doing well! I was a little put off, though, because of the doctor's demeanor. My BP was higher than normal and, when I mentioned the itching, he laughed and said "That can happen when it's dry out!" Nevermind that I have to have two ultrasounds a week and, with the exception of high BP so far, I've had a checklist of pre-e symptoms. I know the doctor knows best, but the constant monitoring causes some anxiety on my end and he just made me feel stupid.
Next up was a pre-admission appt over the phone with the hospital. The admissions nurse never called. When I called in, there was no answer. I sat in the parking lot for an hour and stared at my phone.
At that time, the nurse from my OB office called and seemed surprised that the specialist hadn't seemed to care about the itching. She said that the OB in today reviewed my chart and wanted me to go get blood work done because he's worried about HELLP syndrome.
My grandfather recently passed, so I also was making phone calls to help find someone to care for his SO as a way to help out my mom.
Got the labs done and am home on the couch psychics myself out with phantom HELLP symptoms. Did nothing on my list, and DH -- who is really wonderful and supportive but had to work late-- is annoyed that he has to pick up dog food, because I forgot.
I'm just feeling really confused about the mixed reactions and worried that something will happen tonight. But I know that I need to stop stressing. Thanks for letting me rant
ETA: Having a baby tonight! OB didn't want to wait the last two days. Cross your fingers for us, please. She'll be just under 39 weeks.
Had my ob appt this morning and was pleasantly surprised that they had larger pee cups than usual (still not large enough - a bowl or funnel would be helpful). It's nice to know I'm not the only one that pees on their hand every week!
I had mental list of what I was going in for today (vitals/weight, pee in cup, strep b swab, ultrasound, pick up breastpump, get tdap vaccination). Cervical check was not on my list. It wasn't like I was against it or never thought I would be checked. It was just like a little swab for strep b test...not so bad..little uncomfortable..done..oh she is going back down there...HELLO HAND NO WARNING- I'm probably going to be getting an epidural moment.
I'm 1 cm dilated and 70% effaced and will probably ask to only be checked if she thinks it's necessary next monday. Been spotting and cramping since (she said it was normal). I feel like a hot bath would help but It's 65 degrees in the house and I feel like it's 108.
My husband has never gotten the flu shot before and has adamantly refused to do it since I've known him ("my immunity is amazing"). Today our pediatrician told him during our meet and greet visit that he should really get one before the baby is born. You know what he said to me afterwards while ranting about it? "I really resent that I have to sacrifice my body for this." Oh, I'm sorry, you have to sacrifice YOUR body for our child, Mr. Melodramatic? Luckily he caught himself right away and felt terrible before I could really go ape shit.
Tuesday bitchfest...I'm never going to sleep again! Hips falling asleep, sciatic nerve getting crushed...ahhh! I wish I could somehow sleep in zero gravity.
My husband has never gotten the flu shot before and has adamantly refused to do it since I've known him ("my immunity is amazing"). Today our pediatrician told him during our meet and greet visit that he should really get one before the baby is born. You know what he said to me afterwards while ranting about it? "I really resent that I have to sacrifice my body for this." Oh, I'm sorry, you have to sacrifice YOUR body for our child, Mr. Melodramatic? Luckily he caught himself right away and felt terrible before I could really go ape shit.
I would've had an exorcist spinning head reaction or something like this:
Re: Monday Bitchfest
I am not due for 2.5 more weeks, and unless she is offering up some extra paid maternity leave I don't know about, then yup, I am still here. Stop asking. (Shakes angry fist).
I have to amend my previous statement. Hubby got home from work and I scolded him for the rank thing and he apparently it in the inside pockets of the jacket, I did not realize there was an inside pocket. And apparently he told me last night and I didn't hear him (I probably wasn't paying attention).
Jamie
And I also can get about 1 inch of pee into that cup, on a good day. I pee often but very little.
It's my first day of maternity leave, and I had a nice list of things to accomplish. I started by cleaning up the bedrooms and calling the OB because of this head-to-toe itching that is driving me nuts. They said theyd take a message but to come in tomorrow and mention it to the ultrasound specialist when I saw him today. My regular OB doesn't work Mondays, but someone else is in the office.
So I went to the specialist. Appt was late, but seeing LO was fun and she's doing well! I was a little put off, though, because of the doctor's demeanor. My BP was higher than normal and, when I mentioned the itching, he laughed and said "That can happen when it's dry out!" Nevermind that I have to have two ultrasounds a week and, with the exception of high BP so far, I've had a checklist of pre-e symptoms. I know the doctor knows best, but the constant monitoring causes some anxiety on my end and he just made me feel stupid.
Next up was a pre-admission appt over the phone with the hospital. The admissions nurse never called. When I called in, there was no answer. I sat in the parking lot for an hour and stared at my phone.
At that time, the nurse from my OB office called and seemed surprised that the specialist hadn't seemed to care about the itching. She said that the OB in today reviewed my chart and wanted me to go get blood work done because he's worried about HELLP syndrome.
My grandfather recently passed, so I also was making phone calls to help find someone to care for his SO as a way to help out my mom.
Got the labs done and am home on the couch psychics myself out with phantom HELLP symptoms. Did nothing on my list, and DH -- who is really wonderful and supportive but had to work late-- is annoyed that he has to pick up dog food, because I forgot.
I'm just feeling really confused about the mixed reactions and worried that something will happen tonight. But I know that I need to stop stressing. Thanks for letting me rant
ETA: Having a baby tonight! OB didn't want to wait the last two days. Cross your fingers for us, please. She'll be just under 39 weeks.
I had mental list of what I was going in for today (vitals/weight, pee in cup, strep b swab, ultrasound, pick up breastpump, get tdap vaccination). Cervical check was not on my list. It wasn't like I was against it or never thought I would be checked. It was just like a little swab for strep b test...not so bad..little uncomfortable..done..oh she is going back down there...HELLO HAND NO WARNING- I'm probably going to be getting an epidural moment.
I'm 1 cm dilated and 70% effaced and will probably ask to only be checked if she thinks it's necessary next monday. Been spotting and cramping since (she said it was normal). I feel like a hot bath would help but It's 65 degrees in the house and I feel like it's 108.
Jamie