Posting and then gonna catch up. I'm just so upset right now. Got told right by HR that my hours change to regular day shift from a modified evening shift and this is effective November 1. I lose my differential which is huge. My base salary is well below national average but I didn't care much because of my diff. But now that I'm losing that I'm just pissed. They told me they gave me ample notice to get my "monies" in order. Umm what?? How is 2 weeks enough notice? I have a house and car payment etc. And a freaking baby on the way! I feel like they kinda have me by the balls because they know I'm pregnant and know that if I leave, a new place won't be able to secure my job with fmla because it will obviously be less than a year of employment if I go elsewhere. So I kinda feel like I have to just grin and bear it and take what I get, and I'm definitely happy that I will have a paid maternity leave. I'm just upset. I mean, it's $12,000 annually. And I'll have to drive in shit tons of traffic now and be opposite my hub because he was on the same shift as me.
All this being said, I'm grateful I have a job and this won't kill us, but it will hurt. Made for a shitty Friday. But I'm stuffing chipotle in so that is helping a little.
I have been breathing heavy lately (shortness of breath) for no apparent reason and it is so embarrassing!! Like a casual stroll around the office will leave me panting when I get to the person I need to talk to.
Eta: I heard your feet can grow during pregnancy. My shoes have felt tight this week (in length, not swollen). Is it possible that they are growing so soon? (Almost 17wks).
I'm having the same breathing problem. I'm up and down stairs all day and I am always huffing and puffing by the time I get to the top
My husband has been researching my MIL's symptoms, and him, and everyone else believe that it's auto-immune issues. They believe it's Gullian-Barre Syndrome. The Dr.'s were talked to this morning, and believe it might be it too- so she was scheduled for a spinal tap this afternoon to confirm. We're staying at my mom's house this weekend since it's only 15 minutes from the hospital.
If it is G-BS, this is just the beginning, and she will most likely get worse before it gets better (probably in the hospital for another 2-3 weeks, possible temporary loss of movement in legs and arms, and may be on a respiratory ventilator). So please, keep her in your prayers and thoughts. Thanks ladies for listening to me.
On a brighter note, my DH picked up his brand new car this morning. He got rid of his 99 Ford Escort and now has a 2014 Honda Civic. The tech and interior is awesome. He went all out and got the highest trim (leather seats, moon roof, heated seats). We're officially a Honda-only family now
I just got finished with my follow up appointment about my bleeding scare yesterday. I've been put on pelvic rest until my a/s scan in two weeks. I am relieved since they didn't seem too alarmed so I'm going to take it easy and not worry too much. Thank you all for the support, it helped a lot!
Today is just not my day... now my boss is being an a**, I understand production is low but that is no reason to be such a jerk face to me. I am seriously trying to pull everyones spirits up after he breaks them all down!
Honestly, I am so over today and I am stuck here until at least 9pm est... YES!
I've been a member, and one-time moderator, of another forum for over 11 years. We were catfished by someone who kept up their fake persona for 8 of those years. Eight. Years. I and many others considered this "girl" a friend. We all chatted daily off the boards for years. And while we did have some reservations about some of her stories, none of us knew that "she" was really a he and EVERYTHING was made up.
It does make you question people, in general. But on these particular boards, I've also met (IRL) some of the best people I've ever known, so it didn't completely shatter my trust in people. However, I do take suspicions much more seriously now. If something seems a little off, I tend to keep that person at arm's length.
Back in the day I was on LJ & there was a regular poster there who had 2 older kids & a 24-wk preemie. The baby made it out of the NICU after several months & the mom was constantly posting updates the whole time. It was fascinating, honestly. She was a super cute baby, and the mom was a nursing student so the medical details were really interesting. The baby had to go back in the hospital a few times for one thing or another, and then one time she just couldn't get better. She kept getting sicker and sicker, and every time she got better, she'd get worse right before she had to go come. The mom was posting updates through all of this, and there were tons of people following along, posting T&P's, etc. I admit I was totally one of them, though I never posted on her blog -- just read it.
Well, all the sudden it turns out the mom had been smearing poop in her baby's central line, over and over, so she'd keep getting sick. The nurses got suspicious and put up a hidden camera. The blog went down & the mom got 20 years in jail. It was the craziest internet drama ever -- but so sad. Thankfully the little girl is ok now.
Ugh... I should have left work an hour ago, but instead I'm sitting here waiting for the go ahead to send out something that has to go out tonight. I have no idea what is taking so long. >:P
I've been a member, and one-time moderator, of another forum for over 11 years. We were catfished by someone who kept up their fake persona for 8 of those years. Eight. Years. I and many others considered this "girl" a friend. We all chatted daily off the boards for years. And while we did have some reservations about some of her stories, none of us knew that "she" was really a he and EVERYTHING was made up.
It does make you question people, in general. But on these particular boards, I've also met (IRL) some of the best people I've ever known, so it didn't completely shatter my trust in people. However, I do take suspicions much more seriously now. If something seems a little off, I tend to keep that person at arm's length.
Omg, are you talking about TabbyCat?
Nope, but it's sad that there's someone else that fits. (And many, many more, I'm sure.)
Vent: I'm super bummed. We're having to cancel our Disney trip because we have too much stuff we need to do at our new house. Obviously, I'm excited to get stuff done at our house, but I'm just bummed because this was going to be our last trip before our passes expire on Monday, and we were going to buy ears for our little girl.
So I talked to my midwife about the choroid plexus cysts we saw on my a/s. She reassured me that they are normal in the 2nd trimester & should resolve by 3rd tri. (I knew this - but I got really scared the more I thought about the baby with T18 I cared for as a nurse. It's crazy how emotional I've gotten this week, since seeing my son again!) I asked about NIPT but she said "you've already had genetic testing" meaning the Ultrascreen/NT scan I had. I don't really consider that genetic testing, but I guess she meant it's screening for the same issue. She said my options were amnio or repeat u/s. I don't actually want an amnio (despite what I said earlier, hehe) -- the risk of miscarriage from amnio is much higher than the risk of T18. So -- we're repeating the u/s in a few months. I'm looking forward to seeing our little guy again... The u/s will be sometime right before Christmas - hoping we get good news to celebrate!
@colleen4019 sorry I'm just now seeing the tags (work was extremely busy today) but unfortunately no one is able to remove photos right now (not even BJ...whoever that is). If you want to link me to the comment I can delete your whole comment.
ETA: NM. I bump stalked and removed the whole comment.
Wow. That was alot to catch up on. It's been a long work week so I haven't been active much. Now I am all creeper out about the catfish thing, is anyone who they really are? Gah. And glad all your appts went well.
Anyway, my random finally found a pair of maternity jeans that fit well today! Yipee!
Re: I'm too sexy for my shirt. So sexy it hurts (Random)
All this being said, I'm grateful I have a job and this won't kill us, but it will hurt. Made for a shitty Friday. But I'm stuffing chipotle in so that is helping a little.
Off to catch up.
Married the love of my life: 5-17-14
BFP:6-27-14
EDD:3-11-15
Step Mom to Z: 4-11-06
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
It's an article about Jazz, a transgender girl. I hope that I would be as open and accepting as her parents are.
Hi Ladies, TGIF!!!
Just a little update on my MIL:
My husband has been researching my MIL's symptoms, and him, and everyone else believe that it's auto-immune issues. They believe it's Gullian-Barre Syndrome. The Dr.'s were talked to this morning, and believe it might be it too- so she was scheduled for a spinal tap this afternoon to confirm. We're staying at my mom's house this weekend since it's only 15 minutes from the hospital.
If it is G-BS, this is just the beginning, and she will most likely get worse before it gets better (probably in the hospital for another 2-3 weeks, possible temporary loss of movement in legs and arms, and may be on a respiratory ventilator). So please, keep her in your prayers and thoughts. Thanks ladies for listening to me.
On a brighter note, my DH picked up his brand new car this morning. He got rid of his 99 Ford Escort and now has a 2014 Honda Civic. The tech and interior is awesome. He went all out and got the highest trim (leather seats, moon roof, heated seats). We're officially a Honda-only family now
Today is just not my day... now my boss is being an a**, I understand production is low but that is no reason to be such a jerk face to me. I am seriously trying to pull everyones spirits up after he breaks them all down!
Honestly, I am so over today and I am stuck here until at least 9pm est... YES!
Omg, are you talking about TabbyCat?
>:P
MC: 2/19/14
I tried but then everything stopped on my phone. It was my first time. I was looking forward to it. (Sad face)
Saw the babe today. Can't wait to find out the sex next week!
Anyway, my random finally found a pair of maternity jeans that fit well today! Yipee!