My husband better be super appreciative of me today. I just bought him a brand new phone on Monday, then last night he says he accidently dropped his tablet and the screen shattered (I think he did it on purpose). I had $35 in amazon credit I was going to put towards a Snoogle. I decided to be nice and use it to buy him a new tablet and case instead. So, in a matter of a few days, he will be getting a new phone, new tablet, and new case....and I will be getting nothing. Oh, and I'm going with him to a big beer tasting tonight, even though I can't participate. I better get some awesome sex tonight...just sayin'
My boss' role was "eliminated" yesterday at work due to a restructure and he was let go...replacing him with a Director (he was a manager). I LOVED my boss, he was super flexible and understanding and truly didn't GAF as long as you were getting your work done. New Director starts Monday and I don't have a good feeling about this guy. I was looking forward to coasting at work through the rest of this pregnancy...and feel like I now need to re-prove myself to someone. My VP has been investigated twice in the last year for his unethical treatment of women...and this new Director is a guy he used to work with. So. Awesome. /endrant.
You got it!! Lol I was hunting down help threads wherever they are and practiced, and bumped the thread back up top a million times haha... it didn't even work for me "how they instructed" I finally got it on my own, somewhere I gave instructions to GlitterDragon for how I got it, but that seems like forever ago, glad you got it to work
@Patience7150 gah I'm sorry. Getting a new boss you just don't gel with is really rough. And he sounds like an asshat already, if he's buddy buddy with that VP..
@marriedhamstermom. It sounds like your Endo is on top of everything! Im feeling exhausted too. My numbers are great - It's just pregnancy!! ::hugs:: from one thyroid momma to another.
Called out of work today cause I was feeling like crap. When I stood I was getting dizzy. I'm pretty sure it was dehydration. After some water and a little rest I feel like I am starting to feel human again. I wish water didn't taste so bad to me.
Has anyone seen the new Ghost Busters? My 5 1/2 year old boy has been obsessed with the original for over a year now, and I'm wondering if the new one is too crass or graphic. He is not scared of the 1989 ghosts, but he's a weirdo and still 5.
I haven't seen it, but have the same question about it for the exact same reason.
I've fallen down the daycare rabbit hole. Someone pull me out!
Why is there no good one-stop shop for reviews of these places? Besides looking at infractions, some are on yelp, some aren't. I just want to be able to review parents' feedback.
It's so easy to do! I checked everywhere I could, yelp, Angie's list, Facebook, Google. I found stopping by to view the facilities unannounced seemed to work too- I know that may be frowned upon but I wanted to see what it was like at any time of day.
I worked in a daycare for quite some time and I loved that job. Some parents would show up unexpectedly (both ones of the kids already there and ones interested in having their kids go there.) If everyone's doing what they're supposed to, it shouldn't be a problem. I honestly never minded having people observe me because I didn't do anything other than what I would normally do. I've heard of some that even have cameras in them so you can just see what's going on all day everyday so I figured random observations were no different. Some of my coworkers (who were great) felt nervous with people right there watching their every move though so I guess everyone is different, but it just never bothered me.
What I do think is crazy is the fact that daycare/childcare workers get paid so little when the parents paying for it are often getting slammed financially in one way or another trying to afford it. I was making $11 per hour (started at $10) and some there were making even less. I only even got paid that amount because I had lots of experience, an EEC professional certification and have a degree that includes child studies/child development. Those there without the certification or who "only" had an associates degree were getting $8 or $9 an hour. And this was a daycare in a very wealthy area of this state where the parents were paying a ton of money to send their kids too. I always thought that was strange. They lost a lot of really good quality people who left for higher paying jobs.
@Jab3 our daycare has cameras parents can access to check in on kids. I love it. I usually check in on my daughter once during the day. I also check it after a rough drop off and she is usually happy moments after I leave the room.
angeltennis3, that's awesome. That must be so reassuring and just fun to watch. It's like having a video monitor at home except obviously even better because you're entrusting your child or children to others. We would try to tell the parents of the kids who had a tough time separating not to sneak out, but not to drag out the goodbye process either. 9 times out of 10 they were just fine right after like your daughter. I had a special place in my heart for those little ones because I understood. I was like that as a kid and my own DD is the most mega clingball ever. luckily, she's much better now than what she used to be!
I think my depression is getting worse after being let go from my job. I have a history of depression for which I take Zoloft. Usually I take 150 mg but due to pregnancy, my doc reduced it to 100 mg. I think I probably need to go back up to 150. I've felt like shit since yesterday. Even though, that's clearly not the type of company I want to work for, anyways.
AfKash, I've been meaning to write something to you. My heart goes out to you. We're not going through the same things, but my family and I are in a very tough spot right now and I feel like I can relate to you because of it. I don't want you to think I'm coming at ya with the misery loves company mentality because I'm not, but please know I'm here to talk if you need someone to vent to. My depression/anxiety has skyrocketed recently because of our situation so I hear you, I really do. I don't cope well to begin with, but life is killing me right now. Physically, I'm crapping myself more than ever before too HAHA I have IBS anyway, but I Definetly think the stress is making it about 10x worse, it's ridiculous. You are NOT alone in that aspect or on anything.
Anyway, I'm SO sorry that on top of dealing with a frigin concussion you're now dealing with the loss of your job from that shitty ass company you were working for. I will be thinking of you and your husband and hope you will both find work soon and that you will be employed somewhere that actually abides by the law and knows how to treat you with the respect you deserve. It's their loss because obviously they just lost a highly skilled employee, but I know that's not very comforting when you're the one taking the financial hit.
And if you don't feel like it's worth it to find another job right now, don't. Just don't let the pregnancy discourage you. I was able to land not one, but two jobs when I was pregnant with my DD because my H got laid off at the time and we needed the money and fast. I think they could tell by the way I looked, but they didn't say anything so neither did I. After I was officially hired (papers signed) I immediately disclosed to both that I was expecting and received zero backlash because of it. I'm just telling you this to give you hope, not to toot my own horn. If you don't feel (for whatever reason) it's a good time for you to jump back in to something right now, don't. You don't need to justify it to anyone. And I don't blame you for being weary of dealing with going through the process of getting another job right now either after what you just dealt with. It's very understandable.
Someone suggested I start a thread for those dealing with depression/anxiety or any mental health issue right now, but I've just been being a baby and haven't done so. Just wanted you to know though that I'm here.
@gingersnap Similar colouring maybe? Edit Mine os not the ocean. It is winter snow covered trees, far away from the ocean. (Ontario)
I picked a winter picture of a home I lived in long ago. I didn't want anything too personal and I was not creative. I have been meaning to change mine but I haven't had access to a computer for so long. (Also, still not creative) edit I looked again, you can't even see the house.
I think this week I will have to think of something, and then find a computer I can use.
I picked a winter picture of a home I lived in long ago. I didn't want anything too personal and I was not creative. I have been meaning to change mine but I haven't had access to a computer for so long. (Also, still not creative)
I think this week I will have to think of something, and then find a computer I can use.
Wow, apparently I'm blind. I totally thought it was waves crashing
When Vi is being especially defiant, I will repeat myself and say "do you understand?" sternly. Cue today, she asks me for a specific item in her lunch tmrw and glares at me. "Do you understand, Mommy?"
They are all ocean scenes. Pretty, but confusing from mobile haha
Lol. Let me see what I can do for you...
No, you don't need to change it!
But then how will you know when it's ME?! I wasn't attached to my beach pic, just happened to be in SC when I rejoined and wanted to change the generic default
How about now? With my son blocking my face so I remain somewhat incognito hahaha
Omg @Jab3 you are the sweetest! Everything you said is exactly what I needed to hear. And no, I'm not offended at all. It's really good to know that there are people who are out there in the same situation, too. I mean I'm not happy that you're suffering, too. But it just helps to know you're not alone. I'm 32 and (at least in my family) I waited so long to try and get pregnant. I wanted to make sure that we were settled and wouldn't be struggling financially. Alas! If you want to make God laugh, make plans! Just goes to show its never a perfect time to have a baby. I hope that your situation works out for the best and as soon as possible. Sometimes the hardest part is waiting. You are in my thoughts. Thank you again, @Jab3!! And yes, we should create a thread for depression/anxiety. It's a big issue. Love to you.
I was coming here to say crazy sexual dreams too! The past few nights have been sooo weird. Like last night, I had an extremely vivid sex dream with Margo Robbie as Harley Quinn in that new Suicide squad movie. I'm pretty sure I've never seen her in anything but commercials, but good lord that dream was graphic last night! I was going to tell my husband but I think he might like it too much lol. I must say, I love how everyone here is so open and candid. It helps me feel like less of a freak knowing I'm not the only one experiencing these things.
My dog has been driving me insane lately. I took him to the vet this morning for his checkup. They said I could leave him and pick him up later. I left that building so fast!
Slowly resigning myself to the new reality of max 3 hours of sleep per night, in half-hour increments. Guess my body wants to prepare for the sleepless infant stage 5 and a half months early
Re: Weekly Randoms (8/1)
ME: 25, DH: 27
TTC #1 since 09/2015
Miscarriage @ 10 wks 02/28/2016
BFP 05/28/2016!
ET 9/10 - transferred 1 perfect 5AA blast
7dp5dt BFP ~~ Beta on 9/19 - 77.4 Beta #2 on 9/21 - 357
Low heartbeat on 10/7 86, lower heartbeat on 10/11 76, no heartbeat 10/14/13. D&C 10/15/13
Tests revealed MTHFR c677t mutation, put on Folgard.
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FET #1 1/6/14 - 4BB blast - BFN
ET 9/10 - transferred 1 perfect 5AA blast
7dp5dt BFP ~~ Beta on 9/19 - 77.4 Beta #2 on 9/21 - 357
Low heartbeat on 10/7 86, lower heartbeat on 10/11 76, no heartbeat 10/14/13. D&C 10/15/13
Tests revealed MTHFR c677t mutation, put on Folgard.
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FET #1 1/6/14 - 4BB blast - BFN
What I do think is crazy is the fact that daycare/childcare workers get paid so little when the parents paying for it are often getting slammed financially in one way or another trying to afford it. I was making $11 per hour (started at $10) and some there were making even less. I only even got paid that amount because I had lots of experience, an EEC professional certification and have a degree that includes child studies/child development. Those there without the certification or who "only" had an associates degree were getting $8 or $9 an hour. And this was a daycare in a very wealthy area of this state where the parents were paying a ton of money to send their kids too. I always thought that was strange. They lost a lot of really good quality people who left for higher paying jobs.
We would try to tell the parents of the kids who had a tough time separating not to sneak out, but not to drag out the goodbye process either. 9 times out of 10 they were just fine right after like your daughter. I had a special place in my heart for those little ones because I understood. I was like that as a kid and my own DD is the most mega clingball ever.
Anyway, I'm SO sorry that on top of dealing with a frigin concussion you're now dealing with the loss of your job from that shitty ass company you were working for. I will be thinking of you and your husband and hope you will both find work soon and that you will be employed somewhere that actually abides by the law and knows how to treat you with the respect you deserve. It's their loss because obviously they just lost a highly skilled employee, but I know that's not very comforting when you're the one taking the financial hit.
And if you don't feel like it's worth it to find another job right now, don't. Just don't let the pregnancy discourage you. I was able to land not one, but two jobs when I was pregnant with my DD because my H got laid off at the time and we needed the money and fast. I think they could tell by the way I looked, but they didn't say anything so neither did I. After I was officially hired (papers signed) I immediately disclosed to both that I was expecting and received zero backlash because of it. I'm just telling you this to give you hope, not to toot my own horn. If you don't feel (for whatever reason) it's a good time for you to jump back in to something right now, don't. You don't need to justify it to anyone. And I don't blame you for being weary of dealing with going through the process of getting another job right now either after what you just dealt with. It's very understandable.
Someone suggested I start a thread for those dealing with depression/anxiety or any mental health issue right now, but I've just been being a baby and haven't done so. Just wanted you to know though that I'm here.
I picked a winter picture of a home I lived in long ago. I didn't want anything too personal and I was not creative. I have been meaning to change mine but I haven't had access to a computer for so long. (Also, still not creative) edit I looked again, you can't even see the house.
I think this week I will have to think of something, and then find a computer I can use.
Edit I have an awful time trying to see the pics on mobile because they are so small. I gave up trying to see what most of then are.
Cue today, she asks me for a specific item in her lunch tmrw and glares at me.
"Do you understand, Mommy?"
How about now? With my son blocking my face so I remain somewhat incognito hahaha
Nobody take me seriously on avatars, I'm not even a red head. I'm a fraud!
I'm 32 and (at least in my family) I waited so long to try and get pregnant. I wanted to make sure that we were settled and wouldn't be struggling financially. Alas! If you want to make God laugh, make plans!
Just goes to show its never a perfect time to have a baby.
I hope that your situation works out for the best and as soon as possible. Sometimes the hardest part is waiting. You are in my thoughts. Thank you again, @Jab3!!
And yes, we should create a thread for depression/anxiety. It's a big issue. Love to you.
ETA: it used to be a picture of my dog, but the bump ate it.
(wants to be a cool kid)