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SFAug07SFAug07 member
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I just need to vent a little. I am feeling overwhelmed right now. DH's dad passed last Sunday and DH went to Germany on Tuesday for the funeral, so I am alone here with Sarah until next Thursday. I can't talk with DH because of the time difference and I'd really like to be there for him during this time, but we can only trade emails right now. Our Au Pair who has been with us since Sarah was born is leaving next week and our new Au Pair came to us yesterday. Sarah knows the previous Au Pair is leaving and of course doesn't want that to happen, and to top it she's missing her dad. So I want to comfort Sarah and DH and also help the new Au Pair (who just came from Argentina, is 21 and has never travelled outside of Argentina before) get acclimatised and it seems all a bit much. I know it will all be okay eventually but I am just not in a good place right now.

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  • gimmietimmiesgimmietimmies member
    Oh, geez, so not flame worthy. My condolences to you and your DH. Left Hug Feel free to vent some more, it's got to be tough.
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  • mwdmwd member
    Oh on top of all that you're pregnant?!OMG not flame worthy, I feel tired for you! ((hugs)) I hope your new au pair gets acclimitized soon, glad that the former one can stick around to train the new one. Good luck,DH will be home soon!
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  • StrunellaStrunella member
    Wow...so much going on at once! You poor thing!  Hopefully you'll have a chance to catch your breath once your Au Pair is up to speed.  Sorry for the passing of your FIL.
     
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  • NewMrs07NewMrs07 member
    It's OK to vent. That's a lot to handle at once, PLUS you're pregnant and working full-time. Honestly, I think you're doing awesome, hang in there Left Hug
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  • PeppernutPeppernut
    Oh, Kathi, how overwhelming!  That sounds like a lot of emotion to handle right now.  Hold steady, soon everything will calm down again...
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  • peeper72peeper72
    I just emailed you :-)
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  • ateytelbateytelb
    it does sound overwhelming. Sorry about your FIL.
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  • SFAug07SFAug07 member

    Thanks for all your kind words!

    The new Au Pair had the sweetest surprise for me this morning - she had taken a picture of Sarah and me on Friday and left a frame with it on the kitchen counter for me to find in the morning, with a happy Mother's Day note! Since DH is in Germany and we have no family here, she said she wanted me to get something for Mother's Day. How incredibly thoughtful and considerate of her (especially since Mother's Day is not until September in Argentina).

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  • PeppernutPeppernut
    Wow, what a thoughtful gesture!  It sounds like just what you needed, too!  :)
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  • Puckchick07Puckchick07 member
    That's a lot to deal with...along with pregnancy hormones. Sorry to hear about your FIL's passing. My sympathies!
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  • busybeabusybea
    My sincere condolences on the loss of your FIL. I can only offer hugs and peace. Your DH will be home soon and everything will be back to some normalcy.....
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  • fiazofiazo

    Sounds like you are overloaded physically & emotionally. Hope things get better soon.

     

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