I'm having a pity party, who wants to join?

KristenBtobe · April 2010

After an awful night of sweaty, bathroom break filled "sleep" I am at my breaking point. This baby is not coming on his own, I know it. I've already cried twice this morning and it's just 9:30! Poor Mike, it's his birthday and he's coming home early to take care of pitiful me.

My boss said not to worry about coming into work anymore (since I cried yesterday too) which is very kind of them, so Maggie and I are hanging out at home. It's tough caring for her when all I want to do is sit like a bump on a log.

My belly hangs out of all my shirts and I have no bottoms that fit anymore so we can't even go anywhere, not that I want to drive since I honked at three different cars yesterday thinking they were going to hit me. I'm llike a jumpy old lady. Embarrassed

Anyone else feeling sorry for themselves today?

DRockH · April 2010

I will join!

Although mine isnt quite as bad as yours, I have had a headache for the past two days... I think it could be one of two things, I have been clenching my jaw alot lately... or After our babymoon last week, I am trying to re-ween myself off caffeine.. We went to London and literally walked everywhere and halfway through the day I needed a nap and to avoid this, I drank a soda... Now I am trying to no drink caffeine anymore... I want to go home and curl up in my bed with my dog and sleep all day...

identicaltwins2be · April 2010

Girl, if anyone deserves a pity party its you! The end is always so miserable and its been really hot these last couple of days so I'm sure that doesn't help. When do you see your doctor again? Will they induce any earlier than originally planned based on how uncomfortable you are? Hang in there and just remember it will be totally worth it in the end. I know you don't feel like it right now but once you get that baby in your arms all of your misery will seem like such a small price to pay! Oh - and come here and have a pity party for yourself anytime! We are all here for you!

As for my own pity party...I can't shake how upset I am about having to go back to work. 1 week from today is D-day. The idea of leaving the boys instantly puts me in tears. I wonder why DH can't make more money? Or why can't we afford for me to work just part time? I know that is so irrational and ungrateful sounding but at that moment that's how I feel. There are even days that I wish I could stay home and collect unemployment. I mean, who thinks like that!? There are so many people that have to go through lay-offs or the stress of possibly losing their job (including some of our very own Cincy ladies) and here I am b!tching that I have to have a job. Geesh - what is wrong with me!?

margauxa1 · April 2010

I don't have anything to want pity - but Kristen - I feel so bad for you! I really want your baby to come out right now. I can't imagine having to walk around like that without clothes to fit

curlypie1 · April 2010

I'm attending your pity party. You must feel so frustrated. I feel extra bad that you don't have any more clothes that fit. Enjoy these last days with your sweet girl even if it is just bumming around watching t.v.

suprchicy · April 2010

I so do not miss those last weeks. I remember not having anything to wear. I got lucky and a woman I worked with let me borrow a few maternity shirts that were longer so my belly wasn't hanging out at work. I hope you are able to enjoy your time at home before your LO arrives.

KristenBtobe · April 2010

Thank you girls. I feel like those men with big ol potbellies that hang out of their shirts.

Mrs.Cooley2bee · April 2010

You are allowed to have a pity party! I only made it to 39 weeks and I was ready to scream. I also hated that none of my shirts covered my belly. I mean serioulsy, we couldn't be the biggest pregnant people around, why can't they make the shirts long enough?

Sending labor dust your way!

Miller238 · April 2010

I'll come to your pity party! Man, I am sure you are miserable. I didn't make it past 37 weeks, so 41 weeks sounds like a really long time to me! And, hell, at this point, let it all hang out! That is nice your boss doesn't expect you back so you can be at home. Have you had any internals done at all? If so, what was your progress at last check?

I threw my own pity party yesterday when I found out I am traveling this month. Also, my child just jumped to 6oz bottles at daycare, and I can't keep up. I have to pump four times at work right now. It is taking me 2 hours total a day because one of my white valve cover thingies ripped and I can only pump one side at a time. Thank goodness I have a very understanding boss.

Hoping this little boy makes his debut VERY soon. What a great bday present for Mike if so!

Moesten · April 2010

Poor Kristen! That stinks really. I remember believing that I was going to break some record for longest pregnancy. You really do start to think you are going to be pregnant forever. And the raging hormones don't help matters! Get out of there baby! Labor dust to you.

RXjenna · April 2010

Sending lots of labor dust your way. Hang in there!

addslove · April 2010

Hang in there! Hoping your little boy makes an appearance very soon!!

becca070707Ken · April 2010

I will join in on the pity party, but i'll be bringing a pedicurist for our entertainment

I hope your little man decides that it really is more fun on the outside rather than the inside. Sending lots of labor dust.

Mrs.Babbsy · April 2010

Come on baby! COME OUT OF MOMMA!!! I want my text message!

I'm sorry Kristen=(

Lyons_in_2007 · April 2010

identicaltwins2be:

I wonder why DH can't make more money? Or why can't we afford for me to work just part time? I know that is so irrational and ungrateful sounding but at that moment that's how I feel. There are even days that I wish I could stay home and collect unemployment. I mean, who thinks like that!? There are so many people that have to go through lay-offs or the stress of possibly losing their job (including some of our very own Cincy ladies) and here I am b!tching that I have to have a job. Geesh - what is wrong with me!?

Me - I do! In fact, the events of yesterday + being pregnant with baby #2 only compounded my thoughts on this subject. On a daily basis, I go back and forth about being grateful for my job and being resentful of it.

little-peanut · April 2010

Aw, hang in there. I went past my due date with Grif and it was terrible, so I know how you feel. Its almost over!

Well as for me, you ladies will get really tired of my whining over this whole TTC #2 thing. I am getting very frustrated at this point, but I am not ready for fertility drugs. I think I may hold off another couple of months since if I get pg at this time, I will not be due until after the 1st of next year and that will keep me from flying for Christmas to visit family. I absolutely cannot spend another Christmas with DH's family, so God help me, I will be on a plane in December to be with my parents! I am very upset that I have to hold off TTC for another few months, but know it is for the best for everyone's sanity.

rottie06 · April 2010

Put my dog to sleep yesterday. Mad because my DH was not there nor does he seem to be devistated that she is gone. Can't find my wallet any where which of course has my credit cards, id, gift cards and who knows what else. Lost a flash drive for work with all kinds of stuff on it that I need. Now, I am running super behind at work and have to wake up very early the rest of the week.