On a separate note, does anyone feel like they are dropping the ball left and right at work? I am so tired I just can't function and get things done. I even tried to work this weekend to make up for some of the stuff I've dropped over the past few weeks and I couldn't do it. I work in an incredibly busy field and there is a ton on my plate and I just feel like I'm failing because I can't get more than a fraction of it done. I guess this is more of an AW post than a question, but if anyone is experiencing the same thing I'd love to hear I'm not alone. And if anyone has any coping skills to deal with utter exhaustion, I'd love to hear those as well.
@RainyDays86 I'm so checked out it's not even funny. And that's a really bad thing because I'm in sales and the less I work the less money I make. Can't care right now.
I spent most of my day yesterday drafting a to scale floor plan and elevation of the nursery. I wouldn't say I'm so much checked out as maybe just not super busy.
no pant suit here... but my boss wears one every single day. In 3 years I've never ever seen her without a blazer on. She wears them with pants..skirts..dresses...you name it. Even when its 100 degrees out. Sort of funny.
@NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot thank you for that, esp the GIF. My hubby said the deer "definitely" lived so that made me feel better. @starphish18 I've only ever hit a rabbit before so it was startling for sure
I think I like the IDGAF attitude, I may try to carry this attitude with me post pregnancy.
It has come to my attention that at least some of us will likely be in the hospital on Mother's Day. I wonder if they do anything extra special for postpartum mamas while you're there. (I may have my hopes too high here...)
It has come to my attention that at least some of us will likely be in the hospital on Mother's Day. I wonder if they do anything extra special for postpartum mamas while you're there. (I may have my hopes too high here...)
Mothers Day falls on my birthday next year, so I'm hoping to NOT be in the hospital! Lol
I had DD1 right before Christmas and they brought in a Santa for the families and were doing a special Christmas dinner (I was discharged Christmas Eve so I didn't get it). I wouldn't be surprised if they did something special for Mothers Day!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
It has come to my attention that at least some of us will likely be in the hospital on Mother's Day. I wonder if they do anything extra special for postpartum mamas while you're there. (I may have my hopes too high here...)
I've never seen a hospital do anything for mothers day but that would be nice... I've mentioned before hospitals are so cheap... I've worked on Christmas and other major holidays and there is nothing special that is done for employees or patients.
@chickyclg Yes, but I didn't actually wake up since I hadn't slept--I just cried and shook with anger all through the night. I still can't believe it. The only good thing was that H couldn't sleep either, so we got to stay up chatting together all night. I'm so sad and I don't think I can adult today...
Did anyone else wake up and need a serious hug this morning?
Yes. I am so sad and scared for the direction that the country just took.
I need so many hugs and so much wine. Embarrassed to be an American this morning.
I couldn't sleep well at all last night, when I woke up at 2 I completely broke down. I never thought this could happen, I haven't mentally prepared myself for the what ifs that are coming.
@chickyclg Yes, but I didn't actually wake up since I hadn't slept--I just cried and shook with anger all through the night. I still can't believe it. The only good thing was that H couldn't sleep either, so we got to stay up chatting together all night. I'm so sad and I don't think I can adult today...
@L1C4gal I think we can all agree adulting is something that's required today.
I woke up at 2: 30 to pee and checked my phone and was in shock. I thought I'd be able to go right back to sleep but instead I've been awake all night and morning. I wish I could have significant amounts of alcohol today .
@chickyclg Yes, but I didn't actually wake up since I hadn't slept--I just cried and shook with anger all through the night. I still can't believe it. The only good thing was that H couldn't sleep either, so we got to stay up chatting together all night. I'm so sad and I don't think I can adult today...
@L1C4gal I think we can all agree adulting is something that's required today.
ETA: Adulting is NOT required today
my mind is so fucked I can't communicate properly
Haha @chickyclg, I took it as a motivational "go out there, be an adult, hold your head high, tell the kids it will be okay" kind of thing. It was kind of inspirational...but not enough to stop me from crying into my Cheerios (not a metaphor).
I need wine, hugs, all the things. I'm so embarrassed and sad. I hated telling my daughter.
I feel ya, @tenfour. I guess I can take some minor comfort in being able to tell my kid one day that his/her mom and dad did NOT vote for this president, or in any way that could support him. (This is especially meaningful for H, since he is fundamentally against both parties but put that aside to vote for HRC.) I wish I could say the same about a subset of the grandparents...
I'm especially scared since our u/s tech's unofficial guess yesterday was that our little one is a girl. If it's true, I can't imagine bringing her into Trump's world. It must have been hard to tell your daughter. I can only hope that their strength comes first and foremost from home.
Dropped my son off at daycare this morning, and cried with his daycare provider. She is a first generation Muslim American and an amazing woman. Her grown children live in the south and she is absolutely terrified for them and for her community. It's gotten scary out there...unless you're a straight, white man.
For the past 2 hours, my co-workers and I have been sitting around one computer waiting for HRC's speech and talking about how sad our country is right now. There is definitely no adulting going on today.
Fur daughter: 02/2011 Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017 *formerly kayemjay*
One person does not make our country great. The people make it great. Keep your heads high and play your role to make this a great country for your children and future children. Regardless of whether you voted for the prevailing candidate or not, you play such a greater role in your child's life than some politician. And for those of you with older children, try to make this a teaching moment.
@emilyalso - L&D over Mother's Day crossed my mind. Due date is 5/19, but DS was early so I'll be a ticking time bomb at that point. At least, I can play the baby card on Mother's Day and refuse to travel and have a hectic day running all over creation to see my mom and MIL. Score for getting to stay at home (or hospital, which is across the street from my house).
Did anyone else wake up and need a serious hug this morning?
Yes. I am so sad and scared for the direction that the country just took.
I need so many hugs and so much wine. Embarrassed to be an American this morning.
I couldn't sleep well at all last night, when I woke up at 2 I completely broke down. I never thought this could happen, I haven't mentally prepared myself for the what ifs that are coming.
This for me has been the hardest part of the last 14 or so hours...I truly had not mentally prepared myself for how I would deal with Trump winning. I am a complete and total mess today. And the more I think about it, the more I realize I should have prepared myself. I should have realized that society isn't as progressive and inclusive as my immediate group of friends and family have led me to believe it is. My disappointment is so, so much deeper than the typical "republican vs democrat" situation. I truly feel like America has come out of the wood works to vote for racism, bigotry, and oppression and it breaks my heart. Especially when I start to think about all of my "Others" friends (gays, blacks, immigrants, etc) who likely woke up this morning feeling like a stranger in their own country.
And I'm really frustrated by the people who "don't want to hear anymore about the election". People need time to grieve...it honestly feels like I've lost a family member, the sadness is that deep.
Kipperoo, I am surprised by how much this has affected me too. I truly didn't think it would happen. I feared that it might, but kept telling myself it wasn't possible. I woke up in the middle of the night, went and got my 3 year old out of bed, and cried while I held her. I promised that she wouldn't see the hatred this man exudes. Then I came to work where all of my students are immigrants or come from immigrant families. I was faced with what to say when they ask if they'll be sent to their home countries. They're high schoolers, but they're still kids, and they're scared and confused. I cried with a teacher who walked in wearing a shirt that said, "Immigrants make America great," and said that she wishes she could protect my students from this country. My students, who came to this country for refuge and security, shouldn't have to be scared. It's a rough day around here.
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Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10 DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI) BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
Re: the election -- all of my people are all sorts of stunned. I didn't like telling my kids this morning but at least they are young enough not really to understand. Lets not forget that HRC won the popular vote.
But yeah, I'm very scared for the tone that has been set for the next four years in terms of respect, civility, moral/ethical values, etc.
Also regarding the election -- we got great news yesterday that the genetic test (I guess NIPS?) turned out ok -- no abnormalities found. This was going to be our time to start telling people. That's good and all...but the first people to tell are my sister and brother-in-law who have been dealing with infertility for years and are very far down that path in terms of treatments. Hearing of a 3rd pregnancy from her younger sister will not be great news. I was thinking I'd deliver the news the day after the election to soften the blow because we'd also be celebrating the election (she is a huge democrat who lives in a red state.) But now when I break the news I have to just add insult to injury. This sucks and I don't like it at all!
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I ordered a bunch of stuff one size down and none were too small and I even have to reorder one pair of jeans two sizes down from my usual size.
Feeling good about myself right now even though it's a lie.
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1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
I might be a little obsessed with the Pantsuit Nation stories. Very inspiring.
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1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
@starphish18 I've only ever hit a rabbit before so it was startling for sure
I think I like the IDGAF attitude, I may try to carry this attitude with me post pregnancy.
@chickyclg @NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot
what are the pantsuit stories??
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/woman-wear-pantsuits-election-day-support-hillary-clinton-article-1.2864200?utm_content=buffer5a95b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
I had DD1 right before Christmas and they brought in a Santa for the families and were doing a special Christmas dinner (I was discharged Christmas Eve so I didn't get it). I wouldn't be surprised if they did something special for Mothers Day!
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
I've never seen a hospital do anything for mothers day but that would be nice... I've mentioned before hospitals are so cheap... I've worked on Christmas and other major holidays and there is nothing special that is done for employees or patients.
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
ETA: Adulting is NOT required today
my mind is so fucked I can't communicate properly
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
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DS: 2
@FlyChick I also woke up at that time and was unable to go back to sleep.
23 y/o;
[05/06/17]
First time mommy
90% of the way there
I'm especially scared since our u/s tech's unofficial guess yesterday was that our little one is a girl. If it's true, I can't imagine bringing her into Trump's world. It must have been hard to tell your daughter. I can only hope that their strength comes first and foremost from home.
Virtual hugs to you! And virtual wine
For the past 2 hours, my co-workers and I have been sitting around one computer waiting for HRC's speech and talking about how sad our country is right now. There is definitely no adulting going on today.
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
edit. I've also been up since 2:30.
I think the concerning question here is what's going to happen to Trump's hair after 4 years of presidency?
And I'm really frustrated by the people who "don't want to hear anymore about the election". People need time to grieve...it honestly feels like I've lost a family member, the sadness is that deep.
DD: 6
DS: 2
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
I'm really hoping America can heal and not be broken apart in the next 2-4 years
edited because my mind isnt working properly today
DS1 7/24/15
DS2 5/7/17
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
But yeah, I'm very scared for the tone that has been set for the next four years in terms of respect, civility, moral/ethical values, etc.