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frustrated (vent)

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DH is gone for work and is 8.5 h away from home and will only be back 2 days before my EDD - or sooner if I go into labor early (which the doc thinks it's the case). 

We live in the same building as our best friends and they have said that we could count on them if I went into labor while he is not here. Our family lives far away, so these friends are basically extended family. DH called them when I came back from the doctor to make sure they were aware that LO may come early.

So far, DH's been gone for a week, they never called or stopped by to see if I need anything. On Friday, I called them and they invited me to hang out (as we usually do). Then they kept saying "if you need anything, don't hesitate to call, no matter what time".

Then yesterday, I called because there is a large package at the office (our 50 lb glider). Nobody was home but I figured, they have caller ID, they will see my number and call me back. They never called.

I don't like to chase people around and I don't call them all the time to randomly chat, so they should have known that I needed something. I felt really helpless because it could have been a call because I was into labor...

I felt really lonely and helpless. It makes me uncomfortable when they tell me that they will be there for me but cannot even return a phone call. Of course I can call a cab to go to the hospital if needed, but I hate when people say things and don't follow through...

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  • JessieCupcakeJessieCupcake member

    I'm sorry you're frustrated. Can you ask your friends for their cell phone numbers? You definitely need cell phone numbers just in case they aren't home when you go into labor. 

    It is strange they didn't call you back. Did you leave a message though? They could have overlooked the missed call by mistake especially if you didn't leave a message.

     

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    I'm sorry you're frustrated. Can you ask your friends for their cell phone numbers? You definitely need cell phone numbers just in case they aren't home when you go into labor. 

    It is strange they didn't call you back. Did you leave a message though? They could have overlooked the missed call by mistake especially if you didn't leave a message.

     

     I agree with all of this.  Good luck, & hang in there!
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  • acbfreireacbfreire member

    They asked me to call their land line. Our building gets horrible cell reception. I did not leave a message, but I usually call people back when I see a number I know on my caller ID.

    Next time I will leave a message...

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  • AndromedaEclipseAndromedaEclipse member
    imageacbfreire:

    Then yesterday, I called because there is a large package at the office (our 50 lb glider). Nobody was home but I figured, they have caller ID, they will see my number and call me back. They never called.

    Do you know they have caller ID or assume they have caller ID?  When I had a landline, I didn't have caller ID and if you didn't leave a message, I didn't know you called.
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  • acbfreireacbfreire member
    I know they have caller ID.
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  • FemShepFemShep member

    Hon, I think you're stressed (for good reason) and hormonal and overreacting.  If you don't leave a message, I assume you don't want me to call you back, no matter who calls.  Leave a message next time, don't make assumptions about what people should or would do.

    Hang in there, and good luck! 

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