I would like to go to prenatal yoga at either of the two studios near my apartment, but I would like to not pay $20 per class. Today, this is what I am annoyed about.
Our previous land lady is being a serious C word, and that's saying a lot because I never use that word. We moved out 2 months ago, but have been paying rent until our lease was up (ugh) and now she's trying to claim our security deposit back for BS repairs.
I'm sooooo tired. DS had his birthday party Saturday. It went well and even my ex was involved and social. Yesterday, my parents took my family and my brother's family out for dinner and a show to celebrate both of our pregnancies. There's a lot of family in town right now. I haven't gotten to bed before 11 or midnight since Thursday night and I'm feeling it. I also think this baby girl is practicing karate in my uterus and my bladder is her favorite punching bag.
If none of this makes sense, blame it on my lack of sleep. I'm pretty sure I look like an extra in The Walking Dead right now.
I am SO annoyed at my OB office right now!!! To recap I see the regular OB and A MFM. My OB is such a weirdo that the last time my MFM upped my dosage of BP meds he did not chart it. Well, when the OB felt the need to up my morning dose, I argued that my BP had been well controlled but went along with his advice (as he is the doc) and I do NOT want another micro-preemie if I can help it! Well, because he had not charted the last increase correctly this one did not get recorded correctly. I have been finishing up an old prescription and ran out before the pharm can refill sue to the increased dosage.
So, I call this AM to have them send a new script to the pharmacy. The nurse (as she should) questions what I am saying about my dosage because it is not in my chart that way. She "talks it over" with the doc who says I really maybe should not take that much!!!!! He is the one that increased it!!! And, we discussed in depth when he made the decision. So, he wants me to go BACK the to the previous dose. I can PROMISE you my BP is up now!!
I was ready to leave him and then we had a long discussion about my concerns and since then he has seemed to meet my expectations. I go in the morning to see him anyway. What he MUST understand is that just the thought of seeing him is stressing me out and I am sure that my BP will be up. I am taking DH with me so that I won't just either cry or cuss them all out!! Why oh why did they have to make be put on my B****y pants this morning?!
@cottingham3 I'm pretty sure I would cuss them out even with DH sitting there. Messing up your meds because of poor charting is inexcusable. I'd ask your MFM for a rec and switch docs.
@cottingham3 So frustrating! I had high BP with both of my previous pregnancies, so they are monitoring me quite closely this time around, too. Do you have a cuff at home to take your BP? Mine has been creeping up in their office, but has been perfectly normal at home. This pregnancy has been much more intense than my other 2. Just walking into the office has given me anxiety. My Dr. said that I should take my BP 3 times each day and if any of those readings are elevated at any point, to call his office and we'll begin medication.
I'm whiny today because I got the official notice that I have gestational diabetes. I had it with my first, not with my second, and have it again with my third. Truly, the diagnosis doesn't bother me that badly. I'm only irritated today because when I went to get all of my supplies in order, I realized the pharmacy gave me test strips that don't fit in my glucose monitor... I've already called and they will let me bring in the wrong ones to switch out, but I won't be able to get them until tonight, which means I can't start monitoring my blood sugar until tomorrow... I did manage to find the silver lining- I can have a glass of sweet tea at lunch today and not feel quite so guilty.
It is entirely my fault, so maybe this should be a TW on me, but DS1 has camp this morning AND this afternoon three days this week, and he only has two open weeks before school starts again. I need to get him and his brother into the dentist and optometrist sometime this summer and my times are limited. Entirely my fault, but I'm whining about it anyway.
Poor planning on my part,but I'm still mad. We are having a gender reveal party on July 8th and planned to let off fireworks for the reveal. I've been looking into purchasing the fireworks this morning and no one will ship unless you buy $200 or more. One reveal set is only $50 - $60. The closest place for me to pickup is 3 hours away.
DH says he will figure it out because he is awesome and knows how much I've been looking forward to the fireworks. I told him I'm willing to settle and just do smoke bombs but it's not as climatic as I hoped for.
@maegpie I had sparklers shipped to me for like $50 for our wedding. We didn't end up using them, so I think we will use them when we tell our familes around 4th of July.
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*
@maegpie my brother was hoping to use fireworks for their gender reveal but the baby didn't cooperate and reveal itself this time. They won't know the sex until the end of July. He's super frustrated which I understand. It's one of those things that doesn't really work anytime of the year. I hope you're able to get them. I agree that smoke bombs wouldn't really give the full effect.
My MIL was supposed to come visit this weekend, but needs to be at work Monday, so instead wants to come Monday night until Thursday. I can't say no, since this is the last time she will see us before we move 10 hours further away, but she will insist the kids don't go to daycare so she can spend time with them, which means next week I will get ZERO packing done because they will be all up in my face. I just want this move to be over. I hate packing.
@kissthesky32 I'd tell her that straight up. Can she come Thursday to Sunday?
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*
@NYTino24 Maybe I could do a combo sparklers and smoke bombs. I'm sure everyone would love the sparklers if we did those after the smoke bombs. We've also considered just ordering extra fireworks to use next year around the Fourth of July.
@mariposa_767s I have had the thought of what do we do if we don't find out in time. At that point I guess we will just have a big cookout for the Fourth of July and maybe send out a video later for the reveal. Hopefully this LO cooperates tomorrow.
@cottingham3 That sounds like a nightmare! If you decide to look into switching, I can tell you that I did with baby #2 and it was the best decision ever. Stinks when you can't really trust your care providers!!! Hope you get everything sorted today.
My work is in the process of turning the paperwork into computer work. So our desks that were already really close together are even more close together to make room for computers. Most people stand at their desks (unless they have a doctors note to sit) but of course the lady they put directly behind me sits, as do I. There is no room. At all. And a bigger guy had to get through (between us two sitters) and instead of asking the other lady to move (who was clearly hogging the area), he literally grabbed my chair and pushed my stomach into my desk even more than it already was. Ugh!!
We are driving to DC from Charlottesville to end our vacation weekend today and my husband realized that he left his computer charger at his sisters house on Friday and now we have to go an hour out of the way to get it. annoyed.
@baby3forme Oh no, he didn't! I'd be pissed and say something to him. Depending on his reaction, I might also say something to his supervisor.
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*
DD was the first girl in five generations on my husband's side. His brother and SIL had a boy six months before we had DD and after she turned a year they had a second boy.
They knew we had been trying and struggling with losses for a year and I had to ask her a pregnancy related question and spilt the beans a little early (6weeks) and miraculously they were pregnant two weeks later without trying for the third time. Ever since she has been pushing "it would be really fun if you had the boy this time and we could have the girl." I honestly did not mind either way what we were having but that statement bothered me because early on I thought it was a girl and she just kept pushing it was my turn for the boy. Now that we know ours is a girl she is even more convinced hers is a girl too. I don't mind if it is but she is acting like it's a competition and having a GIRL is the prize. No lady having a healthy baby is a the prize.
@DuchessOfCambridge I completely understand and really would love it if she had a girl. I guess I should have clarified my feelings a little more. This whole pregnancy she has made it a point to stomp on my feelings one way or another. She basically flat out told me that my mom's intuition in the beginning was wrong and I wasn't having a girl it was a boy. Then I was feeling disconnected to our baby a week ago before our AS and I asked for prayers on social media and a day later she did the same thing. I'm not saying her feelings are wrong but I cannot help but feel that she is copying my emotions to seek attention and that to me is not the point.
I went to Target this morning to look for maternity clothes and I HATE THEM ALL. Why must the fashion Gods condemn me to such miserable options?! Why is all of the cute stuff so expensive?! Where is my Clueless-esque rotating closet full of maternity clothes the make me look more like a goddess and less like a sack of potatoes!?
@cottingham3 ew to all of that. I feel like that is the issue with so many OB offices. They have so many patients and so much going on that it impacts the quality of care you receive. How can he be so inconsistent when it comes to prescribing medication that could affect your pregnancy?! Glad that you feel better after talking to him, it seems that in these situations you really have to be your own advocate, and you were!
@NYTino24 I almosttt said something to him but I'm not sure if he knows I'm pregnant since I never talk to anyone at work. But pregnant or not, it's rude. I'm going to ask the supervisor to not let sitters go behind me from now on. Most of the people I work with are on the larger side and I honestly feel bad making them squeeze through cracks 100 times a day to make copies. We get paid piece rate so it's really inconvenient for everyone.
@MKMandeville I don't blame her at all for hoping, just don't love the attitude she's giving you about your mother's intuition and the fact that you're actually having a girl. I understand she's jealous but you weren't able to control if you were having a boy or girl and neither is she, so there's no reason to be mean about it.
@MKMandeville You can set your FB so she only sees certain posts... maybe that will help.
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 my work-around for this has been going to the $10 community yoga classes on Saturdays (still not as cheap as I want them to be but it fills my happy tank up so what the heck) and telling the instructor that I'm pregnant. Luckily, I've been going to my studio for a few years and I know that the instructors will take care of me in that regard. I basically just don't do anything that stretches my belly too much. I tried following a video online and I hated it, so I feel your struggle!
@DuchessOfCambridge OK I just wasn't sure if I posted the wrong thing or not. I thought you thought I was being mean to her (which is not my intention) or my feelings were wrong I was more hurt by what she said and how she had been acting which was my bitch fest for the day haha
@DuchessOfCambridge OK I just wasn't sure if I posted the wrong thing or not. I thought you thought I was being mean to her (which is not my intention) or my feelings were wrong I was more hurt by what she said and how she had been acting which was my bitch fest for the day haha
No no! Not at all! Sorry it came off that way, I was confused about and commenting on why SHE was being mean to YOU! To be clear: I'm on your side and agree with your feelings haha
I am feeling like I am not emotionally strong enough to be a foster parent after picking up FD this morning. It makes me feel really shitty because we had hoped to foster again (NOT kinship fostering again, strangers) when put kids started leaving the nest but now I am unsure if that's something I can feasibly do. Also I feel like although it was a good thing we did taking her I really don't think we helped or changed her life in any way, we were just place holders for 6 months. I want her to stay with us OR go back to her parents. I'm done with this transitioning bullshit and so is she. It's too confusing for her.
1) I have a slight cold and am being a whiny baby about it today
2) DH's new restaurant is set to open July 15th, but the investors want to do a private invitation only party on the 4th of July. Seriously?! Now I'm going to have to do fireworks solo with DS because they want to show off that they bought a bar to all of their rich friends. He's about to be putting in 70 hour weeks for the next 2 months and I couldn't even have this one holiday with him?
@bcashaw I'm sorry that you feel that way, but just know that you DID affect her life in a positive way! You gave her love and a safe place to learn and grow at a crucial point in her life. I know transitioning is hard on both of you, but I'm sure it would be even harder for her if she didn't have a home like yours to feel safe and to provide comfort to her when she struggles. We need more people like you out there!!
I had dinner with my grandmother tonight with DS1,2&3. The best way to describe her is by saying that she is like Emily Gilmore with a little less money, but the same amount of arrogance. She's not warm and fuzzy and it's so difficult to have the kids around her house because I have to be so careful and chase them around making sure they don't tough anything or drool on anything or look at anything or go anywhere near her yippy little dog. And then she asks why I don't visit more often... grrr
My friend doesn't eat red meat and is grilling for her bday. I asked if it was ok if I bring my own hot dogs (they don't buy red meat for guests, which is fine and understandable for sure) and I got a "we'll have lots of grilled chicken for you to eat!"
I DONT LIKE GRILLED CHICKEN CAN THE PREGNANT LADY JUST BRING AND EAT HER OWN HOT DOGS?!
I get not eating and buying something yourself but don't make ME follow your diet!
@DuchessOfCambridge I don't get that either. Weird. I'd say being your own hotdogs anyway, when pregnant sometimes you just *NEED* something. Or can't bring yourself to eat other things.
On a related note, jerks that drive in a lane that says "lane closed" to bypass traffic then merge (read: cut someone off) at the last second almost causing accidents.
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Re: Monday B-Fest 6/26
ETA: BS repairs on things we didn't damage.
I'm sooooo tired. DS had his birthday party Saturday. It went well and even my ex was involved and social. Yesterday, my parents took my family and my brother's family out for dinner and a show to celebrate both of our pregnancies. There's a lot of family in town right now. I haven't gotten to bed before 11 or midnight since Thursday night and I'm feeling it. I also think this baby girl is practicing karate in my uterus and my bladder is her favorite punching bag.
If none of this makes sense, blame it on my lack of sleep. I'm pretty sure I look like an extra in The Walking Dead right now.
DS1 is 7. DD is 1. DS2 is coming in late April.
So, I call this AM to have them send a new script to the pharmacy. The nurse (as she should) questions what I am saying about my dosage because it is not in my chart that way. She "talks it over" with the doc who says I really maybe should not take that much!!!!! He is the one that increased it!!! And, we discussed in depth when he made the decision. So, he wants me to go BACK the to the previous dose. I can PROMISE you my BP is up now!!
I was ready to leave him and then we had a long discussion about my concerns and since then he has seemed to meet my expectations. I go in the morning to see him anyway. What he MUST understand is that just the thought of seeing him is stressing me out and I am sure that my BP will be up. I am taking DH with me so that I won't just either cry or cuss them all out!! Why oh why did they have to make be put on my B****y pants this morning?!
@cottingham3 So frustrating! I had high BP with both of my previous pregnancies, so they are monitoring me quite closely this time around, too. Do you have a cuff at home to take your BP? Mine has been creeping up in their office, but has been perfectly normal at home. This pregnancy has been much more intense than my other 2. Just walking into the office has given me anxiety. My Dr. said that I should take my BP 3 times each day and if any of those readings are elevated at any point, to call his office and we'll begin medication.
I'm whiny today because I got the official notice that I have gestational diabetes. I had it with my first, not with my second, and have it again with my third. Truly, the diagnosis doesn't bother me that badly. I'm only irritated today because when I went to get all of my supplies in order, I realized the pharmacy gave me test strips that don't fit in my glucose monitor... I've already called and they will let me bring in the wrong ones to switch out, but I won't be able to get them until tonight, which means I can't start monitoring my blood sugar until tomorrow... I did manage to find the silver lining- I can have a glass of sweet tea at lunch today and not feel quite so guilty.
DH says he will figure it out because he is awesome and knows how much I've been looking forward to the fireworks. I told him I'm willing to settle and just do smoke bombs but it's not as climatic as I hoped for.
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
DS1 is 7. DD is 1. DS2 is coming in late April.
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
@mariposa_767s I have had the thought of what do we do if we don't find out in time. At that point I guess we will just have a big cookout for the Fourth of July and maybe send out a video later for the reveal. Hopefully this LO cooperates tomorrow.
DS#2 3/15
Baby #3~
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
@baby3forme I would be incredibly furious. He's an adult, he needs to use his words.
They knew we had been trying and struggling with losses for a year and I had to ask her a pregnancy related question and spilt the beans a little early (6weeks) and miraculously they were pregnant two weeks later without trying for the third time. Ever since she has been pushing "it would be really fun if you had the boy this time and we could have the girl." I honestly did not mind either way what we were having but that statement bothered me because early on I thought it was a girl and she just kept pushing it was my turn for the boy. Now that we know ours is a girl she is even more convinced hers is a girl too. I don't mind if it is but she is acting like it's a competition and having a GIRL is the prize. No lady having a healthy baby is a the prize.
Just a stranger's opinion
TTC 9/2016 BFP 12/9/16 EDD 8/21/17 NMC 1/8/16 at 7w6d
TTC 2/2017 BFP 3/6/17 EDD 11/17/17 DS born 11/25/17 via ECS
TTC 12/2018 BFP 6/2/19 EDD 2/12/20 NMC / BO at 7 weeks, low progesterone
TTC 7/2019 BFP 8/21/19 EDD 4/22/20 CP at 5 weeks
TTC 8/19 IUI #1 w/ Clomid + Ovidrel + progesterone BFN, IUI 2 and 3 w/ Letrozole + Ovidrel + progesterone,
IUI 4 Follistim + Ovidrel + progesterone BFP 1/9/20 EDD 9/18/20
AMA, ITP in pregnancy, vWD type II - low Factor VIII, unexplained RPL and secondary infertility
1) I have a slight cold and am being a whiny baby about it today
2) DH's new restaurant is set to open July 15th, but the investors want to do a private invitation only party on the 4th of July. Seriously?! Now I'm going to have to do fireworks solo with DS because they want to show off that they bought a bar to all of their rich friends. He's about to be putting in 70 hour weeks for the next 2 months and I couldn't even have this one holiday with him?
I DONT LIKE GRILLED CHICKEN CAN THE PREGNANT LADY JUST BRING AND EAT HER OWN HOT DOGS?!
I get not eating and buying something yourself but don't make ME follow your diet!