So, this is probably my most flame-worthy confession to date...
I am stuck on hospital bed rest for the foreseeable future and it sucks. There are parts that are nice, like being waited on hand and foot and getting to watch lots of tv. But, then the rest is pretty obvious. I am stuck in a tiny room for probably the next two weeks. Two weeks is a long fucking time...
So, my confession is, part of me (and only a small part, but it is there) wishes we could go ahead and do this. Yes, he'd have to be in the NICU, but at least I wouldn't be sitting here constantly expecting to lose my kidney or have a stroke.
Also, there is a likelihood my doctor would let me go home for bed rest there, but I am requesting not to because I am scared I will go home and die.
So... theres my ridiculous thoughts for today.
These don't sound ridiculous to me at all. Please don't die - we like having you here. I can't imagine how bored and twitchy I would be stuck in a hospital all day.
I haven't told my family or DHs family that I'm 1 cm dilated and 30% effaced because last time I was like that for 2 weeks and I just don't want to hear "so, when will the baby get here?".
I'm 80% and 1cm, and nobody but S/O knows that!
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I have no farking clue where the infant seat is packed up. I hope we find it this weekend since we already have FOUR bases for it. This is despite the fact that my OB said it could be any time now this past Monday. I'm so blase I figure I can just send DH out to buy one to get home and we can unearth the Chicco later.
I also forgot today was beach ball day at DD's school so I had to go to Fred's to buy her one and bring it back.
I know pregnancy isn't a disability and I don't expect people do go out of their way to do things for me. However, I knocked a bowl of paperclips off someone's desk at work the other day. Three people watched me bend down to pick them up and only one jumped up to help. The other two are now on my permanent shit list. Bending down hurts!
#1 I've turned entirely vain and shower, style hair and do make up daily now that I'm dilating for those pictures I know everyone is going to want to see since no one is coming to the hospital. I HATED doing make up prepregnancy so much I had permenant make up done years ago so luckily half is already done.
#2 I masterbate just about every night because I love sex but DH won't put out for all the reasons people have already mentioned.
#3 I have felt so sad and guilty for DH having to take care of all of us these last two months of bed rest (basically 2 full time jobs) that for our anniversary yesterday I impulsively bought him his dream grill that was uber expensive. He was so excited he couldn't touch it at first! I logically know I just used savings for a grill but truly DGAF because he deserves it for his 2 full time jobs he's had these last two months and all the shit I put him through being a hormonal bitch. So guilt and my DGAF attitude has me spending savings money on not necessary purchases.
I bought sour patch kids, donuts, brownie mix, fruit snacks, Popsicles, ice cream drumsticks, and a tub of cookie dough ice cream at the grocery store. And I just had a lunchable for lunch. DH is really concerned that I'm not eating healthy enough, which just makes me want to eat more crap
Wait last one... Doc cleared me to get off bed rest Mon but to avoid MIL's wedding blessing in the church Thurs, we're keeping it a secret so we don't have to go.
FFFC #2 (OB Visit Edition): My OB is like, really pretty. She is always dressed cute and has a perfect mani/ pedi. So, basically now the only day of the week I wear real shoes, do my makeup and straighten my hair is when we go see her. She's super nice, and I know this probably isn't the case, but I feel like she'll like me more if I'm put together.
I've got a total girl crush on my OB. We are the same age, we went to the same university for grad school at the same time (different fields), we are both transplants to Boston (a notoriously insular city), we have kids with the same age difference, and we are both the primary breadwinners. We chat about nannies and really demanding work schedules and how improbably sexy Rob Lowe still is. I totally dress up to go see her and for the same reason you do - I want her to like me.
I wanted to beat the shit out of the lady who did my interview this morning at major restaurant chain. I have been trying to get a second job for several months and finally got an interview...
They didn't hire me because her words exactly "By the time I train you, you will be on maternity and I can't hire you for that reason." I told her I have no intention of taking more than a few days which has been my mantra even with my current job. She told me they legally have to give me maternity leave (lies, fmla doesn't protect me unless I have been there for a year or 1250 hours) and they have to follow the doctors orders (more lies as it is up to the mother whether to follow doctors orders or not). She also asked me if I planned to have more children, and who would take care of this child while I was at work.
She asked me a whole bevy of illegal questions. While I realize they are valid questions, they are illegal and discriminating against me while pregnant because I am pregnant is illegal too. Yes, I realize I am 35 pregnant...means jack shit.
I wanted to beat the shit out of the lady who did my interview this morning at major restaurant chain. I have been trying to get a second job for several months and finally got an interview...
They didn't hire me because her words exactly "By the time I train you, you will be on maternity and I can't hire you for that reason." I told her I have no intention of taking more than a few days which has been my mantra even with my current job. She told me they legally have to give me maternity leave (lies, fmla doesn't protect me unless I have been there for a year or 1250 hours) and they have to follow the doctors orders (more lies as it is up to the mother whether to follow doctors orders or not). She also asked me if I planned to have more children, and who would take care of this child while I was at work.
She asked me a whole bevy of illegal questions. While I realize they are valid questions, they are illegal and discriminating against me while pregnant because I am pregnant is illegal too. Yes, I realize I am 35 pregnant...means jack shit.
All I get from this rant is the bolded. This is completely misguided. What do you do currently? And trying to go back to TWO jobs after just a few days... At the very least, you need to give yourself and your baby two weeks. The very least.
I wanted to beat the shit out of the lady who did my interview this morning at major restaurant chain. I have been trying to get a second job for several months and finally got an interview...
They didn't hire me because her words exactly "By the time I train you, you will be on maternity and I can't hire you for that reason." I told her I have no intention of taking more than a few days which has been my mantra even with my current job. She told me they legally have to give me maternity leave (lies, fmla doesn't protect me unless I have been there for a year or 1250 hours) and they have to follow the doctors orders (more lies as it is up to the mother whether to follow doctors orders or not). She also asked me if I planned to have more children, and who would take care of this child while I was at work.
She asked me a whole bevy of illegal questions. While I realize they are valid questions, they are illegal and discriminating against me while pregnant because I am pregnant is illegal too. Yes, I realize I am 35 pregnant...means jack shit.
All I get from this rant is the bolded. This is completely misguided. What do you do currently? And trying to go back to TWO jobs after just a few days... At the very least, you need to give yourself and your baby two weeks. The very least.
Yes, I am trying to, because we can't afford me to be out. I have already been forced out on maternity leave from my daycare position and will not be allowed to come back until 6 weeks after. We need income so we can eat and pay bills.
I wanted to beat the shit out of the lady who did my interview this morning at major restaurant chain. I have been trying to get a second job for several months and finally got an interview...
They didn't hire me because her words exactly "By the time I train you, you will be on maternity and I can't hire you for that reason." I told her I have no intention of taking more than a few days which has been my mantra even with my current job. She told me they legally have to give me maternity leave (lies, fmla doesn't protect me unless I have been there for a year or 1250 hours) and they have to follow the doctors orders (more lies as it is up to the mother whether to follow doctors orders or not). She also asked me if I planned to have more children, and who would take care of this child while I was at work.
She asked me a whole bevy of illegal questions. While I realize they are valid questions, they are illegal and discriminating against me while pregnant because I am pregnant is illegal too. Yes, I realize I am 35 pregnant...means jack shit.
All I get from this rant is the bolded. This is completely misguided. What do you do currently? And trying to go back to TWO jobs after just a few days... At the very least, you need to give yourself and your baby two weeks. The very least.
Yes, I am trying to, because we can't afford me to be out. I have already been forced out on maternity leave from my daycare position and will not be allowed to come back until 6 weeks after. We need income so we can eat and pay bills.
I wanted to beat the shit out of the lady who did my interview this morning at major restaurant chain. I have been trying to get a second job for several months and finally got an interview...
They didn't hire me because her words exactly "By the time I train you, you will be on maternity and I can't hire you for that reason." I told her I have no intention of taking more than a few days which has been my mantra even with my current job. She told me they legally have to give me maternity leave (lies, fmla doesn't protect me unless I have been there for a year or 1250 hours) and they have to follow the doctors orders (more lies as it is up to the mother whether to follow doctors orders or not). She also asked me if I planned to have more children, and who would take care of this child while I was at work.
She asked me a whole bevy of illegal questions. While I realize they are valid questions, they are illegal and discriminating against me while pregnant because I am pregnant is illegal too. Yes, I realize I am 35 pregnant...means jack shit.
All I get from this rant is the bolded. This is completely misguided. What do you do currently? And trying to go back to TWO jobs after just a few days... At the very least, you need to give yourself and your baby two weeks. The very least.
Yes, I am trying to, because we can't afford me to be out. I have already been forced out on maternity leave from my daycare position and will not be allowed to come back until 6 weeks after. We need income so we can eat and pay bills.
What happens if you need a c-section?
Pray, cause I will still have to go back. I already have creditors calling about my student loan and my one credit card, because I haven't been paid since the beginning of July. I went to the grocery store today and bought ramen and spaghetti that needs to last 2 weeks.
I wanted to beat the shit out of the lady who did my interview this morning at major restaurant chain. I have been trying to get a second job for several months and finally got an interview...
They didn't hire me because her words exactly "By the time I train you, you will be on maternity and I can't hire you for that reason." I told her I have no intention of taking more than a few days which has been my mantra even with my current job. She told me they legally have to give me maternity leave (lies, fmla doesn't protect me unless I have been there for a year or 1250 hours) and they have to follow the doctors orders (more lies as it is up to the mother whether to follow doctors orders or not). She also asked me if I planned to have more children, and who would take care of this child while I was at work.
She asked me a whole bevy of illegal questions. While I realize they are valid questions, they are illegal and discriminating against me while pregnant because I am pregnant is illegal too. Yes, I realize I am 35 pregnant...means jack shit.
All I get from this rant is the bolded. This is completely misguided. What do you do currently? And trying to go back to TWO jobs after just a few days... At the very least, you need to give yourself and your baby two weeks. The very least.
Yes, I am trying to, because we can't afford me to be out. I have already been forced out on maternity leave from my daycare position and will not be allowed to come back until 6 weeks after. We need income so we can eat and pay bills.
What happens if you need a c-section?
Pray, cause I will still have to go back. I already have creditors calling about my student loan and my one credit card, because I haven't been paid since the beginning of July. I went to the grocery store today and bought ramen and spaghetti that needs to last 2 weeks.
Has your husband picked up a second job?
Are you on WIC?
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I wanted to beat the shit out of the lady who did my interview this morning at major restaurant chain. I have been trying to get a second job for several months and finally got an interview...
They didn't hire me because her words exactly "By the time I train you, you will be on maternity and I can't hire you for that reason." I told her I have no intention of taking more than a few days which has been my mantra even with my current job. She told me they legally have to give me maternity leave (lies, fmla doesn't protect me unless I have been there for a year or 1250 hours) and they have to follow the doctors orders (more lies as it is up to the mother whether to follow doctors orders or not). She also asked me if I planned to have more children, and who would take care of this child while I was at work.
She asked me a whole bevy of illegal questions. While I realize they are valid questions, they are illegal and discriminating against me while pregnant because I am pregnant is illegal too. Yes, I realize I am 35 pregnant...means jack shit.
All I get from this rant is the bolded. This is completely misguided. What do you do currently? And trying to go back to TWO jobs after just a few days... At the very least, you need to give yourself and your baby two weeks. The very least.
Yes, I am trying to, because we can't afford me to be out. I have already been forced out on maternity leave from my daycare position and will not be allowed to come back until 6 weeks after. We need income so we can eat and pay bills.
What happens if you need a c-section?
Pray, cause I will still have to go back. I already have creditors calling about my student loan and my one credit card, because I haven't been paid since the beginning of July. I went to the grocery store today and bought ramen and spaghetti that needs to last 2 weeks.
Has your husband picked up a second job?
Are you on WIC?
He cannot get a second job due to the on-call nature of his current position. I am on WIC and currently trying to get food stamps (I hate to be on assistance but this is the one time I will make an exception given that it is for my child), but I am still waiting for my current employer to write letter saying that they are not paying me this summer (its been almost 3 weeks waiting for this letter).
I think that a lot of employers require a doctor's note to allow you to return to work in a lot of scenarios.
So say you took 3 days off from work. Who would be watching your new baby while you worked two jobs?
I had a massive inkling that your husband wouldn't be able to pull two jobs. Major hunch.
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I know pregnancy isn't a disability and I don't expect people do go out of their way to do things for me. However, I knocked a bowl of paperclips off someone's desk at work the other day. Three people watched me bend down to pick them up and only one jumped up to help. The other two are now on my permanent shit list. Bending down hurts!
You knocked something off their desk, picking it up is the least you could do. Not giving them stink eye for not jumping up to assist you. Clearly you don't realize pregnancy is not a disability.
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He cannot get a second job due to the on-call nature of his current position. I am on WIC and currently trying to get food stamps (I hate to be on assistance but this is the one time I will make an exception given that it is for my child), but I am still waiting for my current employer to write letter saying that they are not paying me this summer (its been almost 3 weeks waiting for this letter).
@suzelizbeth and @1982babies No, this isn't anyone else's fault. There is a reason why I am trying to get a second job and have been since January so I can provide for this child without asking for assistance. I don't want to ask for assistance, but I need help at this point. This was not a planned pregnancy and happened our wedding night. Shit happens.
@1982babies I was living within my means. I was able to pay my bills, and keep food on the table until I was forced out onto maternity by the daycare 2 months early because they said " I don't know how to work your because you are 7 months pregnant. As such, like I was before I was hired at the daycare was looking for a job.
@suzelizbeth and @1982babies No, this isn't anyone else's fault. There is a reason why I am trying to get a second job and have been since January so I can provide for this child without asking for assistance. I don't want to ask for assistance, but I need help at this point. This was not a planned pregnancy and happened our wedding night. Shit happens.
Yes, yes it does. Especially when you're taking BC prescribed for someone else...
What happened 12 months ago, before you were married and pregnant and had to stop paying your student loans?
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I know pregnancy isn't a disability and I don't expect people do go out of their way to do things for me. However, I knocked a bowl of paperclips off someone's desk at work the other day. Three people watched me bend down to pick them up and only one jumped up to help. The other two are now on my permanent shit list. Bending down hurts!
Now, clearly the bolded just isn't true. Are you serious? You knock shit off your desk and you are putting people on a post it because they didn't come rushing over?
Are you able to tie your shoes or wipe your ass? Yes, bending down hurts, but like you said, you aren't disabled.
Edit: I just saw where you said you knocked it off someone ELSE'S desk.
SMH.
Seriously. You VERY clearly expect people to do shit for you. Weren't you also the cuntwad who got mad at her husband for having a broken ankle and thus couldn't open her pool?
Also, re: interviewing at 35 weeks pregnant, I think it's an absolutely douchey thing to put someone in the position of turning you down. Because of COURSE they're going to. And if you hurt your absolutely moronic self after going back to work against doctors' orders, guess who's liable, and likely to get used by a struggling mother who needs some quick cash?
@suzelizbeth and @1982babies No, this isn't anyone else's fault. There is a reason why I am trying to get a second job and have been since January so I can provide for this child without asking for assistance. I don't want to ask for assistance, but I need help at this point. This was not a planned pregnancy and happened our wedding night. Shit happens.
@1982babies I was living within my means. I was able to pay my bills, and keep food on the table until I was forced out onto maternity by the daycare 2 months early because they said " I don't know how to work your because you are 7 months pregnant.
OKay, so not a planned pregnancy but you've had 9 months to reconcile these issues. Is it possible for your husband to quit his on-call job that prevents him from picking up a second? I find it strange that you are the one picking up the slack here and he honestly expects you to go back to work within days of giving birth.
Do you think he hasn't been looking? He has. No luck, yet. Since I am the one sitting around right now, yes I need to pick up the slack. He isn't forcing me to do it. I am doing it because I want my child to have a better life than I did.
What happened 12 months ago, before you were married and pregnant and had to stop paying your student loans?
It would have been reported to the creditors like now.
Huh? I thought you mentioned that you hadn't paid the bill since last July.
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@aliletz I told them on the phone I was pregnant before they said come in for an interview. I don't have any options dear. What would you tell a single mother that had to go back after a week, because she doesn't have a husband? Just curious.
@suzelizabeth I didn't say I wasn't paying those bills. They start calling when you miss one payment. Up until this month, I was able to pay my bills.
@Literachick Pre-K ended, and starts up again until August 1st. I was hired in March by them and not told this. They said they would work me during the summer with driving, lunch reliefs, standing in for people who went on vacation and would get about 20 hours a week. I was ok with that, because it would still pay my bills and I figured I would have a second job by then to supplement. 3 weeks into June, and I have not worked a single hour. So they said you are on maternity. I have had no issues at work. I have not had to leave early. I have no complaints. So I have no idea why they put me on early maternity other than that one phrase that they said to me when we had the maternity talk, 3 weeks ago.
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Pray, cause I will still have to go back. I already have creditors calling about my student loan and my one credit card, because I haven't been paid since the beginning of July. I went to the grocery store today and bought ramen and spaghetti that needs to last 2 weeks.
@suzelizbeth and @1982babies No, this isn't anyone else's fault. There is a reason why I am trying to get a second job and have been since January so I can provide for this child without asking for assistance. I don't want to ask for assistance, but I need help at this point. This was not a planned pregnancy and happened our wedding night. Shit happens.
@1982babies I was living within my means. I was able to pay my bills, and keep food on the table until I was forced out onto maternity by the daycare 2 months early because they said " I don't know how to work your because you are 7 months pregnant.
OKay, so not a planned pregnancy but you've had 9 months to reconcile these issues. Is it possible for your husband to quit his on-call job that prevents him from picking up a second? I find it strange that you are the one picking up the slack here and he honestly expects you to go back to work within days of giving birth.
Do you think he hasn't been looking? He has. No luck, yet. Since I am the one sitting around right now, yes I need to pick up the slack. He isn't forcing me to do it. I am doing it because I want my child to have a better life than I did.
But you weren't paying your bills before you got pregnant. You said you stopped paying them last July. Or did I miss something???
Do you really think that you can just go back to working 3 days after you have had a c section??
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BFP 11/10/13, EDD 7/25/13 - stick little owlet!
FFFC - I fucking hate whistles and squirt guns. If I'm at your house and your kids have those to play with, I kind of hate you.
I told S/O this and he's probably stockpiling them for the baby just to enrage me.
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BFP 11/10/13, EDD 7/25/13 - stick little owlet!
FFFC: I often assume that the soapy run-off from the rest of me is good enough.
I have no farking clue where the infant seat is packed up. I hope we find it this weekend since we already have FOUR bases for it. This is despite the fact that my OB said it could be any time now this past Monday. I'm so blase I figure I can just send DH out to buy one to get home and we can unearth the Chicco later.
I also forgot today was beach ball day at DD's school so I had to go to Fred's to buy her one and bring it back.
I'm basically mother of the year.
#2 I masterbate just about every night because I love sex but DH won't put out for all the reasons people have already mentioned.
#3 I have felt so sad and guilty for DH having to take care of all of us these last two months of bed rest (basically 2 full time jobs) that for our anniversary yesterday I impulsively bought him his dream grill that was uber expensive. He was so excited he couldn't touch it at first! I logically know I just used savings for a grill but truly DGAF because he deserves it for his 2 full time jobs he's had these last two months and all the shit I put him through being a hormonal bitch. So guilt and my DGAF attitude has me spending savings money on not necessary purchases.
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They didn't hire me because her words exactly "By the time I train you, you will be on maternity and I can't hire you for that reason." I told her I have no intention of taking more than a few days which has been my mantra even with my current job. She told me they legally have to give me maternity leave (lies, fmla doesn't protect me unless I have been there for a year or 1250 hours) and they have to follow the doctors orders (more lies as it is up to the mother whether to follow doctors orders or not). She also asked me if I planned to have more children, and who would take care of this child while I was at work.
She asked me a whole bevy of illegal questions. While I realize they are valid questions, they are illegal and discriminating against me while pregnant because I am pregnant is illegal too. Yes, I realize I am 35 pregnant...means jack shit.
Yes.
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@1982babies I was living within my means. I was able to pay my bills, and keep food on the table until I was forced out onto maternity by the daycare 2 months early because they said " I don't know how to work your because you are 7 months pregnant. As such, like I was before I was hired at the daycare was looking for a job.
Yes, yes it does. Especially when you're taking BC prescribed for someone else...
Seriously. You VERY clearly expect people to do shit for you. Weren't you also the cuntwad who got mad at her husband for having a broken ankle and thus couldn't open her pool?
Also, re: interviewing at 35 weeks pregnant, I think it's an absolutely douchey thing to put someone in the position of turning you down. Because of COURSE they're going to. And if you hurt your absolutely moronic self after going back to work against doctors' orders, guess who's liable, and likely to get used by a struggling mother who needs some quick cash?
Do you think he hasn't been looking? He has. No luck, yet. Since I am the one sitting around right now, yes I need to pick up the slack. He isn't forcing me to do it. I am doing it because I want my child to have a better life than I did.
@suzelizabeth I didn't say I wasn't paying those bills. They start calling when you miss one payment. Up until this month, I was able to pay my bills.
@Literachick Pre-K ended, and starts up again until August 1st. I was hired in March by them and not told this. They said they would work me during the summer with driving, lunch reliefs, standing in for people who went on vacation and would get about 20 hours a week. I was ok with that, because it would still pay my bills and I figured I would have a second job by then to supplement. 3 weeks into June, and I have not worked a single hour. So they said you are on maternity. I have had no issues at work. I have not had to leave early. I have no complaints. So I have no idea why they put me on early maternity other than that one phrase that they said to me when we had the maternity talk, 3 weeks ago.
So you haven't paid your bills since July (presumably of last year, since we're not to July of this year), or you're only a month late? Which is it?
But you weren't paying your bills before you got pregnant. You said you stopped paying them last July. Or did I miss something???
Do you really think that you can just go back to working 3 days after you have had a c section??