Have you guys seen the FB video where the little boy is growing out his hair to donate it to Locks of Love and he's getting bullied for it? And his dad is gruff and tough with tattoos and gives him an awesome pep talk? I love it so much and watched it again yesterday and it made me cry mid-workout at the gym.
I started talking to my friend about breast pumps and which to get and she told me so many things that I got overwhelmed and started crying thinking about going back to work and pumping instead of just being able to be with and feed my kid myself.
@DuchessOfCambridge I'm so sorry you're already having to think about going back to work! I was super overwhelmed by pump stuff at first too. I ended up choosing the Medela Pump In Style because my insurance covered it completely and it looked simple enough. It worked great for me, but this time I'm wanting to try the Freemie because the collection parts are actually cups you wear in your bra and pumping can be done more discreetly at a desk (or in my case, less parts to get in the way if I need to jump up and deal with my toddler). Anyway, that's just my two cents and I hope it helps. Pumping isn't the most fun thing, but it's also not as scary and complicated as it seems. Though I totally understand you would rather not have to worry about it at all.
I'm crying because my toddler nicknamed the baby and sometimes talks to him/her/my belly I don't know how much she really understands but it's adorable.
Because I feel unappreciated at work. I'm a teacher and took over a class midyear, which is super challenging. I did well. I applied for and interviewed for the positions open in my department. I had to find out I didn't get the job from hearing one teacher mention to another that the new hires were new teachers. It isn't that I didn't get the job (it is annoying they gave it to new people when I am experienced), but it is super hurtful to me that I wasn't told. And I wanted to talk to my boss about it, but knew I couldn't without crying. And I have already been crying a bit because yesterday was the last day of school and I do that every year because it is very bittersweet at the end of the year. So now I am crying because I don't know if I should send an email about it...
My house is a mess ( again) and I have cleaner coming tomorrow but I am so stressed because it's not even in shape to be cleaned because it's not even tidied yet. And I had done all the laundry yesterday so I wouldn't have to worry about it yet somehow there's two loads of laundry again. And DH is just sitting on his ass watching TV. He didn't bring me the chocolate he promised. And he came home like 2 hours after he said he'd be home. I'm just so annoyed
bcashaw, I will give it a day to think, but it has already been a week since I found out. And I frequently get very annoyed at my husband for the same reasons! He spends hours reading news or wasting time online or "resting '. Which would be fine if he did housework and other stuff first, but nope.
It's always interesting reading this posts. Hugs to those having a hard day!
Meanwhile, I am sitting over here wondering what the heck is wrong with me. I am not an emotional personal in general, but I haven't had any upsetting emotional episodes or crying since becoming pregnant. My emotions must be broken...
@kyethra Do they know you're pregnant? They shouldn't discriminate, but it would be hard to prove if they know and did.
A couple of days ago, I cried at both the Grey's Anatomy and Chicago Fire endings. Of course there are always bad fires on TV when DH is working. He had a 36 hour shift and called me and of course he got a fire call and had to go... I saw him for an hour when he got home and I had to go away for the weekend. I will maybe see him for a couple of hours on Sunday or get home when he's sleeping before he works a 24 on Monday. Memorial Day does make me emotional, especially since he is a veteran.
It's funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most...not where you live, or what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes... There's no dollar sign on a piece of mind, this I've come to know! *ZBB*
@DuchessOfCambridge I feel you. I actually rented a hospital grade - much more effective. So that's the tactical solution. The emotional problem - I'm right there with you. I can't get over how bitter I am that my colleagues (including one that moved to U.K.) have 2-3x my mat leave. My childcare situation is a mess (main reason I've been so mia) and we need my income. I keep telling myself it's just this point in time where there's so much struggle but I know it's so hard ❤️ Just wanted to let you know that I made it through to 7 months pumping and I was traveling for work too. It's hard but it can be done
I've cried at least 3 times in the last two days over house projects not working out right, DH not understanding how I NEED the house to be before the baby comes, my cats, and feeling like crap from this cold.
@jess0211 I think house projects are the most frustrating thing, especially when it doesn't turn out as planned or isn't getting done as quickly as you want. Good luck with everything!
Crying over everything these last few days. @DuchessOfCambridge I'm already dreading returning to work after leave as well. Mostly because the baby will have to be with the sitter and it just feels so wrong! Babies seem so fragile at only 12 weeks old. It's hard to even think about him/her staying with someone outside of our family. Also, Air Bud. I think I cried 4-6 times throughout the movie. Happy moments, sad moments.... it doesn't matter really. So embarrassing!
Okay you guys, TMI warning. I have always been a runner. But since my daughter was born I've had some serious incontinence issues. Like, despite months of physical therapy, I lost a full BM during a 5K last year. It's been rough.
But today I went for my second run of this pregnancy, ran my full mile, and for the first time in a long long time I had zero leakage of any kind. Fight Song was playing as I sprinted across my "finish line." So many emotions.
Discovered a HUGE scratch on our car. Like huge. I had no idea where it was from...
turns out i did it by bumping a large traffic cone while I was throwing up unexpectedly while driving to get my hair done last week. Feel terrible and so embarrassed.
My leave will fall around lots of holidays as I'm sure all yours will too, but I don't get paid for them. Even when my paid leave is up, I won't get paid for the holidays I would have anyway. I feel like I'm being punished for having a baby and now I'm just sitting at my desk crying because I only get 12 weeks to spend with him/her anyway and the thought of that is taking its toll today. Why do we put parents through this and why are we ok with it.
I hear you @DuchessOfCambridge. I struggled with it so much with my son. Fortunately this time around I am able to cut down to part time, but even that makes me sad. Give me a full year, actually 6 months, I'd be happy with 6 months off!! It's sad this is how it has to be for so very many of us!
I am crying today b/c I found out that a majority of our IVF is not covered by insurance like we were told it was. We have filed an appeal, lost, and are now on appeal #2. All this crap in the fine print kinda thing is screwing us. It is SO MUCH MONEY! I hate insurance companies. All of them!
@JDW0325 I would be sooooo ecstatic about 6 months. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this with your insurance company. If they said it was covered that should just be that! Insurance companies are really so terrible and I hope you win the crap out of appeal #2. That is such BS. No abortions because babies and life are sacred but then also if you want a baby we're going to make it really hard and expensive for you. Thanks America.
I'm not having a daughter but these young ladies put into words what it is I strive to be as a mother. I want to be the kind of mother whose children see her as these children do, as I see my own mother. It also makes me realize that I don't tell her these things enough, and I probably should.
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i start crying as soon as he says "it's pretty long dude. It's pretty awesome."
'. Which would be fine if he did housework and other stuff first, but nope.
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Meanwhile, I am sitting over here wondering what the heck is wrong with me. I am not an emotional personal in general, but I haven't had any upsetting emotional episodes or crying since becoming pregnant. My emotions must be broken...
A couple of days ago, I cried at both the Grey's Anatomy and Chicago Fire endings. Of course there are always bad fires on TV when DH is working. He had a 36 hour shift and called me and of course he got a fire call and had to go... I saw him for an hour when he got home and I had to go away for the weekend. I will maybe see him for a couple of hours on Sunday or get home when he's sleeping before he works a 24 on Monday. Memorial Day does make me emotional, especially since he is a veteran.
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@DuchessOfCambridge I'm already dreading returning to work after leave as well. Mostly because the baby will have to be with the sitter and it just feels so wrong! Babies seem so fragile at only 12 weeks old. It's hard to even think about him/her staying with someone outside of our family.
Also, Air Bud. I think I cried 4-6 times throughout the movie. Happy moments, sad moments.... it doesn't matter really. So embarrassing!
But today I went for my second run of this pregnancy, ran my full mile, and for the first time in a long long time I had zero leakage of any kind. Fight Song was playing as I sprinted across my "finish line." So many emotions.
turns out i did it by bumping a large traffic cone while I was throwing up unexpectedly while driving to get my hair done last week. Feel terrible and so embarrassed.
I am crying today b/c I found out that a majority of our IVF is not covered by insurance like we were told it was. We have filed an appeal, lost, and are now on appeal #2. All this crap in the fine print kinda thing is screwing us. It is SO MUCH MONEY! I hate insurance companies. All of them!
I'm not having a daughter but these young ladies put into words what it is I strive to be as a mother. I want to be the kind of mother whose children see her as these children do, as I see my own mother. It also makes me realize that I don't tell her these things enough, and I probably should.
Married for two years to my Honeybear and expecting a little Honeybee on our homestead in Belgium.