Monday Bitchfest

maddmama · March 2016

It's 1:27 am here - so technically Monday and I'm alllllllll ready for this thread.

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maddmama · March 2016

My husband leaves today for the next 2-3 weeks. Probably 3. We are down to 1 car now if you remember from my other posts. He has to report by 2:45 am, and guess who has to drive him 30 minutes there? MEEE. Even better, we have to pick up someone else along the way. I'm in my pjs, I'm cranky as hell and I've never met this dude before. Bleh. We tried to go to sleep early and get in a few hours, but pregnancy insomnia, heartburn/ acid reflux, and plain ole discomfort did not allow me to get even a wink of rest. I'm seriously exhausted and seriously pissy. I just want to curl up in bed and be able to sleeeep - and to also not be alone for the next few weeks. Ugh everything.

Kannerush · March 2016

@maddmama - yikes! That sounds like SO MUCH FUN.

The going to sleep earlier thing never works for me either. Hopefully you can get some shut eye when you get back home later and try again tonight with the bed all to yourself!

PugsandKisses · March 2016

Ugh @maddmama that really sucks. Hopefully you get to nap today and the next 3 weeks will fly bye

PugsandKisses · March 2016

My bitch is that I hate my scale. I have been so emotionally attached to it. I am struggling with the idea of gaining weight. I am a big girl any way, and I gained like 80 # with my 2nd. I am just not able to do that again. At this point, I was already up 30ish pounds with her. Now I am right at my PP weight. But I am so scared to do that again. Even though I lost most of it, I did not lose it all.

stephweinstein · March 2016

@pugsandkisses - I totally understand that feeling. I gained what felt like a tremendous amount with my son and it was really, really hard to get those last ten pounds off. But I'm convinced our babies just do what they have to do to have healthy pregnancies. To some that might be only 10 pounds of weight gain and to others that might be 80. Try to walk away from the scale for a week. Drink a ton of water... See how you feel after that.

slorbets · March 2016

@PugsandKisses I hate my scale as well. So far I have been gaining the recommended amount of weight, but I hate having to constantly obsess over the number on the scale. I also hate trying to be extra careful with what I eat, and feel super guilty if I indulge too much. I hate my scale even more this morning because I may have eaten way too much over Easter, so I am afraid to check the damage.

elldel · March 2016

@PugsandKisses :: totally with you on hating the scale. I was probably 45 pounds overweight pre-pregnancy due to various issues, and I've already put on 23 at nearly 23 weeks (doc says some of it is water weight, but that really doesn't help me feel better). I hate stepping on the scale yet I have this weird compulsion to do so because I've become so hyper-aware of that number. Hugs to you; you're not alone!

jwittwer · March 2016

@maddmama -- I totally feel for you. Hopefully you have been able to go back to bed after dropping everyone off at the airport.

@PugsandKisses -- I ditched my scale years ago and haven't looked back. As long as I feel good, idc what the number on that thing tells me.

My bitch today unfortunately is DD. She was a monster to put down for bed last night (finally got her down around midnight) and then she proceeded to wake up around 4:45 for the day. Lately she's want to be held to sleep... any ideas on how to break her of this one?

I'm already wanting a nap, but stuck at work until 5. Bleh...

said8me · March 2016

I have everything to bitch about today, and it's not even 11. Hit snooze one too many times, so I was late getting out of bed. Went to brush my teeth and the sink was COVERED in beard hair and dry toothpaste. Went into DS's room to say good morning and he said "mama, LEAVE!" Got my stuff together to go downstairs and DH had left ALL of the lights on all night. Dishes didn't get done so I had to hand wash a travel mug (I know, the horror!). Didn't have time to sit for breakfast and resorted to a pack of dry biscuits that'd been in my work cabinet forever. I'm also regretting my shoe choice - these sneakers are too damn snug. So yeah, I'm wicked crabby.

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[Deleted User] · March 2016

@maddmama hope you were able to get back to sleep, and that the next few weeks go by really quickly so you get your man back! I'm losing mine for the weekend to an out of town bachelor party where he will get zero cell service, but that's only for 3 days.. I can't even imagine 3 weeks.

I have yet another cold and I feel like crap. I haven't been sleeping well either-either I'm waking up every couple hours covered in sweat, or the baby is keeping me up with her constant movement. I'm really thankful and I love being able to feel her so much, but does it have to be in the middle of the night? It seems like it's always cervix punching too, which is starting to get a little painful because she's so darn strong.

megstervt · March 2016

Pregnancy brain. Today I forgot how old I was. Sigh.

stillcozy · March 2016

The level of exhaustion is very strong today and trying to avoid giving in to caffeine. So today my tolerance for anything other than amazing is shot. Just leave me alone and give me food this is my mentality today

jwittwer · March 2016

Lindsayleigh1989 said:

The level of exhaustion is very strong today and trying to avoid giving in to caffeine. So today my tolerance for anything other than amazing is shot. Just leave me alone and give me food this is my mentality today

So much this. You could be my twin today!

HoneyBear40 · March 2016

I am a walking fuss-bucket today and the problem is I know that I am but feel like it's going to be so hard to change this attitude!
I'm with all of you ladies with the sleep problems - I'm not having insomnia but it is so hard to get comfortable at night! I switch from side to side all night because I keep waking up with my hip hurting or an arm asleep. Then last night I kept finding myself laying partially on my stomach and that freaked me out - don't want to be squishing poor baby! I can't believe that in that position felt comfortable...
This morning I woke up with a stiffness in my left shoulder/neck resulting in a pain down through my elbow and a numb pinky finger.
I'm also fussy about being fussy (I know it makes no sense!) because it's only the end of March and we've got a ways to go yet...

rnyland1 · March 2016

DS was up all night coughing. Kept going in there to try and make him more comfortable, but nothing helped. I don't think any of us got any sleep last night. I'm dreading the call from daycare that he has a fever or something and needs to be picked up.

I hate Mondays...

AAAG13 · March 2016

@maddmama I feel you on the hubby being out of town. Mine left for two weeks today. We are moving at the end of April and I am on spring break this week. Originally I had planned on doing all the baby laundry and getting the nursery set up but now I have to spend the week packing and prepping to move. I'm trying to be positive but I'm just so worried wondering if the move is the right choice for our growing family. It would be awesome if DH was here to help with the packing.

mamafox14 · March 2016

The bitch today is my stupid sensitive cervix. I've had occasional super light spotting every once in awhile through this whole pregnancy but every time I feel like my heart is going to explode and I'm going to vomit at the same time. It was only a little bit and it stopped immediately and I can feel the little guy squirming away in there but seriously, what the fuck? I've called my midwife before and every time it's the same "don't worry, it's normal, call us if it gets way worse or you're in pain" so now I'm trying to just forget about it but it's so frustrating!

joleri23 · March 2016

HoneyBear40 said:

I switch from side to side all night because I keep waking up with my hip hurting or an arm asleep. Then last night I kept finding myself laying partially on my stomach and that freaked me out - don't want to be squishing poor baby! I can't believe that in that position felt comfortable...

I totally hear you on this. I wake up in semi-stomach-or-back-laying positions all the time! But you know what I soothe myself by thinking? "If it was really bad, I'd feel pain or sickness." It might help you sleep better if you think about it that way.

blissylissy86 · March 2016

I live right next to a library, and sometimes the alarm goes off in the middle of the night for no reason. This happened last night/this morning at 4:00am, and went off for about an hour. My head has been killing me since then.

stephweinstein · March 2016

joleri23 said:

HoneyBear40 said:

I switch from side to side all night because I keep waking up with my hip hurting or an arm asleep. Then last night I kept finding myself laying partially on my stomach and that freaked me out - don't want to be squishing poor baby! I can't believe that in that position felt comfortable...

I totally hear you on this. I wake up in semi-stomach-or-back-laying positions all the time! But you know what I soothe myself by thinking? "If it was really bad, I'd feel pain or sickness." It might help you sleep better if you think about it that way.

You're exactly right. My understanding is that as long as you're comfortable you're okay.

rakel88 · March 2016

@AAAG13 I just moved this weekend, and it was a very busy and important week at my husband's job so I did all the packing and prepping too. It sucks and is overwhelming, but the point is, you can totally do it.
Are you moving far away? I was super bummed about moving at first but a few people told me to look at it as a brand new start for us and this baby, and that helped

noelietrex · March 2016

I think I have acid reflux? So far today I've cried, barfed, cried some more, been late for work, and now that I'm here I'm being useless and drinking coffee in spite of acid reflux and barfing. Because I need coffee. And I'm going to have the whole french press. I dare any of my coworkers to ask me if I should be drinking this...

megstervt · March 2016

HoneyBear40 said:

I am a walking fuss-bucket today and the problem is I know that I am but feel like it's going to be so hard to change this attitude!
I'm with all of you ladies with the sleep problems - I'm not having insomnia but it is so hard to get comfortable at night! I switch from side to side all night because I keep waking up with my hip hurting or an arm asleep. Then last night I kept finding myself laying partially on my stomach and that freaked me out - don't want to be squishing poor baby! I can't believe that in that position felt comfortable...
This morning I woke up with a stiffness in my left shoulder/neck resulting in a pain down through my elbow and a numb pinky finger.
I'm also fussy about being fussy (I know it makes no sense!) because it's only the end of March and we've got a ways to go yet...

I partially stomach sleep almost every night. I start fully on my side, but then move. I've been using a king sized pillow on my front so it fits between my legs and then I can tuck it under my belly, but isn't up near my chest or face which I can't stand. It feels supportive, but keeps me from full rolling on to my stomach.

PhoebeJune1984 · March 2016

I don't have a lot of complaints about my IL's, but it drives me crazy that they do a Easter basket for DD (as well as my side of the family). We try and keep gifts at holidays REALLY simple and low key. This year, she walked away with FOUR Easter baskets. They all already had their chance at playing Easter bunny and doing baskets and stuff......LET US DO IT! Even though we have mentioned over and over that she doesn't need baskets from everyone, and why, they still do it. And not only do they do it, but then they state that it was from the Easter bunny. No b*tches! The Easter bunny only comes to one house, and that is the one that DD lives in! DD is now at the age where she is starting to question why the bunny is leaving her baskets at everyone else's house. If they want to get her something, they should just get her a small Easter candy and just say that it is from them. They don't need to go all out with baskets and tons of stuff in them. And they all know they I am tired of all of the clutter around my house, and continue adding to it. What they don't see, is that after a week, the candy all disappears. And after two days, DD forgets about the toys....so a month from now, I will be tossing/donating everything else. Such a waste of money.

AAAG13 · March 2016

Thanks @rakel88! We are only moving 5 blocks from where we live now so not away from family or anything. We are moving into a bit smaller of a house but still has three bedrooms, so baby will get her own nursery. We are mainly moving to get away from my crazy landlord and to have a nice fenced yard for the dog. I have been worried about meeting the needs of the dog and of the baby when DH goes back to work and out of town. This place solves that problem, I guess I'm just jittery about moving somewhere new. Moving never bothered me in the past but we have been in our current place for 4 years and I just want everything to be perfect for the baby.

abpl2014 · March 2016

stellaluna14 said:

The bitch today is my stupid sensitive cervix. I've had occasional super light spotting every once in awhile through this whole pregnancy but every time I feel like my heart is going to explode and I'm going to vomit at the same time. It was only a little bit and it stopped immediately and I can feel the little guy squirming away in there but seriously, what the fuck? I've called my midwife before and every time it's the same "don't worry, it's normal, call us if it gets way worse or you're in pain" so now I'm trying to just forget about it but it's so frustrating!

I totally understand this feeling! I have had some off and on light spotting throughout also. Woke up yesterday to some also so that put a damper on my Easter because I am such a worrier! Called my Dr. And she wasn't concerned as long as it doesn't get worse or is accompanied by cramps. I can also feel baby moving around but it still makes me feel so anxious!

erin7264 · March 2016

I just want to bitch about all my coworkers that are being super obvious at their extreme annoyance that I'm quitting at the end of the month. Grow the eff up and quit whispering behind my back about why I'm leaving. I'm having a baby, we are lucky enough to be able to afford me being a SAHM, and DH said it was OK for me to quit early. So I'm gonna. Mind your own.

And thank you JESUS for the nice guy that sits in the cube next to mine who spontaneously brought me coffee from the store next door.

Nerdchild · March 2016

My bitchfest is my coworker who cannot seem to grasp the importance of a)getting medical record release forms and b)turning in these forms in a timely fashion. You work for one or the largest teaching and research hospitals in the nation, I know you've been trained on the importance this shit. Oh, you only got a 90 day release (instead of the standard release that goes into the end of 2017), then sat on in for 20 days? Asshat.

randishane011804 · March 2016

I'm with you ladies who are so very tired. I just can't seem to get it going today. Also F these hips of mine! They have hurt all freaking weekend and DS is going through some kind of awful phase. I just can't even with all this poo. p.s I wake up half way on my belly every night too, so far she's doing fine and doc says i'm good.

deuxbouledogues · March 2016

Monday back from spring break. So tired. So grumpy. New student teacher starts today and the last thing I want to do is spend my lunchtime today mentoring her. Wah.

whataboutscience · March 2016

DD has a 102.7 fever and it and isn't eating and hardly drinking. We were all just sick with stomach flu 3 weeks ago. Please don't get us all sick again.

sboston06 · March 2016

I don't do this too often, but when I'm desperate to sleep on my stomach, I put a pillow under my hips and another under my breasts (so the bump is between those two pillows). This is actually really comfortable and takes the pressure off my hips for awhile. @HoneyBear40

Add me to the club who slept terribly last night

maddmama · March 2016

I am so comfortable sleeping slightly on my stomach. I'm definitely excited to be able to sleep on my stomach again!
It's BEAUTIFUL here in my part of Georgia today and I'm being a turd and sitting inside in my pjs with dirty hair. Oh well.

Kellyj103 · March 2016

I'm tired and cranky, usual Monday. Coworkers are special, aren't they @Nerdchild ? I used to work with someone like that who would sit on shit and then freak out. Today is a BEAUTIFUL day and I'm stuck here in a windowless office. Poop.

PhoebeJune1984 · March 2016

I am still sleeping partially on my stomach and haven't had any issues. But, for those of you that are tummy sleepers and are having a hard time.......BOOM!
https://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Solution-Sleeping-Heartburn-Maternity/dp/B018ENO9K6/ref=pd_sbs_75_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41%2Bt9JuBgcL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=15ZE5BEVVZJWKX44SFX1#customerReviews

Taymiller · March 2016

I have had a sore throat, cough and stuffed nose for a week. Then add a horrific stomach bug that took out all four adults (me, DH, sister and bil) this weekend and now we are home from vacation and this cold is worse. I don't want to eat or drink and feel like complete death.

My back is killing me from all my barfing and coughing. I am a hot mess. I just want someone to take care of me.

soberkfell · March 2016

DH and I were so excited to have our flooring replaced in the basement after our water damage incident. Of course the installer calls today to say that they can't do the stairs yet because apparently we were given the incorrect finish for some of the materials. Maybe shame on us for not opening the packaging to see that it was the wrong product, but after spending over an hour on the phone trying to make heads or tails of the situation and order new materials, I just want to blame whomever wrote out our quote incorrectly. Now the project won't be completely done for another 2-3 weeks. BOO HISS!

LF93 · March 2016

My body is being a bitch right now. I get that everything is stretching and moving inside me but seriously, this pain is just constant. Rib pain, hip pain, leg cramps! It really has to stop and I'm convinced I'm having braxton hicks. I've never had them before so can't really tell if its that but that's what I'm blaming this stomach pain on! 17 weeks to go!

jlmartinez517 · March 2016

It's Monday...back to school after 9 days of spring break...cold and rainy...and still annoyed about some news the IL's shared with us at Easter dinner.

When we first announced we were pregnant, MIL approached me unprovoked, telling me that she would watch baby three days a week, and my FIL would watch baby two times a week. She said we didn't have to worry about daycare, etc.

As of yesterday, FIL doesn't think he feels comfortable to watch baby on his own, so now we need to find someone to watch the baby on Tuesdays and Thursdays. And heaven forbid it's a daycare center...she insists we find someone private.

I dont mean to sound ungrateful, but part of the reason we left Philly and moved to Pittsburgh was so that we were close to DH's family and had free childcare so I could go back to work. That was always the offer.

Now it changes? You're kidding me! Just annoyed and not wanting to have to deal with finding someone that can do two days a week that I'd trust.

joleri23 · March 2016

I really don't want to write a thank you note to the bitch who crashed my East coast baby shower. I at least had the courage to say to her, "I'm surprised to see YOU here."

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