Summer vacation is not fun when you're a parent. DS has a week of school left and I'm dreading the 10 weeks he'll have off. I have a lot of fun stuff planned for the summer, but not having to deal with the noise level of my two kids at once until 12:30 pm every day has been great.
Re: FFFC
I say it's UO only because I've seen before (not necessarily on this board, though it could have been - I can't remember) that "if you don't like your job, quit and do something else". Well, that's not an option right now. I'm the breadwinner and we need my income. DH works for the same company and just got a much better job that is going to be 100% less stressful for him, at the same pay grade. I'm happy for him but so insanely jealous that he can essentially do what he wants for the next year and I'm stuck where I am.
DD 10/4/02
DS due 9/28/16
DD2 4.2013 - vbac
DS1 9.2016 - vbac, team green
Baby #4 due 9.2018
Sorry that was a whine, not a confession.
DD2 4.2013 - vbac
DS1 9.2016 - vbac, team green
Baby #4 due 9.2018
DD2 4.2013 - vbac
DS1 9.2016 - vbac, team green
Baby #4 due 9.2018
DD2 4.2013 - vbac
DS1 9.2016 - vbac, team green
Baby #4 due 9.2018
My April13 FB group is kind of magical. Definitely gotten to know people in mine really well and consider many of them actual friends. I've met and hung out with several as well. Had a playdate with two of them last weekend actually.
ETA: That's not to say that I consider everyone here "not an actual friend" I just find more of a closeness being on FB with people as it's more tied to the real me versus The Bump me.
I have a masters degree, and want to work and think it's good for the kids to be in daycare, but just can't continue to work in this particular field and for this company. Something has to change, I just don't know what that is...
Also, I'm with @crispy11 I'm on here quite a bit but not always commenting/posting! In the back of my high school mind I'm like "what if they don't let me in the secret group? What if no one recognizes me!"
So mature... I know!
I also feel concerned about not participating enough to be accepted. I check the site a lot throughout the day but its usually on my phone, and I like comments more than actually responding as I can't figure out how to quote or tag other people very well.
My FFFC is I haven't done anything around the house this week because my husband was delayed coming home. I was going to do laundry and dishes this morning but instead took a nap.
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November Siggy Challenge: Selfie Fails
Hidden for the sake of your eyes!
November Siggy Challenge: Selfie Fails
Hidden for the sake of your eyes!
Awkward Family Fun
And, I admit, I'm also afraid I won't be invited to play with the cool kids.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
Charlotte born at 28w3d due to severe IUGR on 12.24.2012 Merry Christmas!
Missed M/C discovered 12.22.2014 at 8w1d measuring 6w3d
2015 was a year to test strength of both body and character, but it led us to this... BFP 01.26.2016 EDD 9.30.2016
@Cricket Bug Have you found that not having a Facebook is something you can mostly get around, or has affected you in other ways? Any tips for the post-social world? So far all I've experienced has been weird questions or statements from family such as "why'd you block me?" "people will think you're a serial killer!" and "you'll never be able to find another job!" (I still have a LinkedIn account, though I'll probably phase that out for a WordPress-based portfolio on my own domain). Otherwise I've just been worried about social ramifications like those I described in my last post.
Awkward Family Fun
That being said, I'd be interested in joining the FB group though. I don't always post frequently but I do learn a lot from all you ladies. I am also little shy and sometimes when I feel I have thoughts or comments to add feel like threads have moved on already or I am too late. Regardless, it's really nice to have an online network of women all in a similar situation. And I think as Annas930 said, the FB app is much better than TB!
ETA: I was never accused of appearing to be a serial killer. Hahaha
Charlotte born at 28w3d due to severe IUGR on 12.24.2012 Merry Christmas!
Missed M/C discovered 12.22.2014 at 8w1d measuring 6w3d
2015 was a year to test strength of both body and character, but it led us to this... BFP 01.26.2016 EDD 9.30.2016