Oh I am so in for this, this week I am usually not into bitchin but today I am joining. My Dr has not one but 2 student drs working for him 5 weeks ago I agreed to see them because I figured students need learn right. Well now I see them not him I'm diebetic pretty sure my baby is breech and the only person feeling my babies position is the student who has never even seen a baby born and didn't even know how to measure my size the first week. My DH is going tomorrow because he was pissed off last week when I came home in tears because I felt likey concern about the babies position was brushed off because the student felt it down low. He was wrong on the way home the baby got the hiccups and it was same place as always right ribs.
Oh I am so in for this, this week I am usually not into bitchin but today I am joining. My Dr has not one but 2 student drs working for him 5 weeks ago I agreed to see them because I figured students need learn right. Well now I see them not him I'm diebetic pretty sure my baby is breech and the only person feeling my babies position is the student who has never even seen a baby born and didn't even know how to measure my size the first week. My DH is going tomorrow because he was pissed off last week when I came home in tears because I felt likey concern about the babies position was brushed off because the student felt it down low. He was wrong on the way home the baby got the hiccups and it was same place as always right ribs.
@Mintz1982 I also don't mind letting students get some experience, but I would not be ok with them being my only care! I am so surprised that they aren't being followed up on by your doctor or at Least a very experienced nurse! During my labor with DD1 I ok'd having a student check me, etc, but the nurse always verified everything even if it meant being checked twice.
Definitely call the office and let them know about your concerns- they are totally totally valid.
@bnsmith85 last week I went in and I told them I needed to see my Dr not the students and the students walked in. He came in after to just go over things but I'm quiet and shy when it come to stuff like this however my DH is not he's an ass hole and is blunt. I'm hoping he can fix it so I can't not cry after again. I'm worried I'm going to have an audience when I give birth and I am modest and I only had my DH in the room before and the Dr and one nurse. I can't handle that many people it will make it hard on me to give birth.
@Mintz1982 You doctor didn't come in and check the student's work? My doc has students rotate in on certain days and I always let them see me so they get the experience... but ONLY because my doctor comes in afterwards and redoes everything herself. ETA: I started typing before the last two comments posted. Hope your DH can fix it for you. *Hugs*
I really want to bitch about my MIL.... but I would feel bad since she helped throw my shower, so I'll refrain today. I'll have plenty of opportunities to bitch about her in the future. Lol
@mintz1982 I would be concerned too! You're far enough along that baby can still flip if breech but it's still important to know baby's position! My hospital is a teaching hospital and whenever a resident comes in, a follow up with the Doctor always happens after. I would 100% discuss this with your doctor ASAP. Call and leave a message. You have a pre existing condition and it's important that you feel secure in your care regardless.
edit- I made an assumption about how far along you are. I just know that babies can flip even at the last second but it's important to know baby's location at this stage!
@Mintz1982 Let hubby come in and release his protective wrath on them, you deserve a practicing OB to take care of you, and yes students need to learn but like everyone else said, that is with the assumption that Dr is coming and double checking their work (after all how would he/she know the students are doing a good job if not double checking?!). Plus how much do you wanna bet your dr is billing the Canadian government as if he/she is treating you and not the student?
@bnsmith85 last week I went in and I told them I needed to see my Dr not the students and the students walked in. He came in after to just go over things but I'm quiet and shy when it come to stuff like this however my DH is not he's an ass hole and is blunt. I'm hoping he can fix it so I can't not cry after again. I'm worried I'm going to have an audience when I give birth and I am modest and I only had my DH in the room before and the Dr and one nurse. I can't handle that many people it will make it hard on me to give birth.
@mintz1982 My mom had an audience with one of us...I can't remember if it was me or my brother, but essentially she had her doctor and experienced team PLUS an entire class of students.
If you're not comfortable, kick them out. This is your birthing experience and you need to be as comfortable as you can be while in labor!
Woke up in the middle of the night last night with the migraine to end all migraines. Took some medicine, which has it under control right now, but it hasn't gone away completely.
So I'm at work scrambling to get a bunch of stuff done, so that if my head starts getting worse I can leave early and go home to lay down.
I am happy that there (so far) doesn't seem to be any cause for concern with all of contractions right now, but I'm pretty ticked off that it took 2.5 hours AFTER my scheduled appointment time to actually be seen to then just basically be told "Meh, sounds fine, call if it's not though. See ya later."
Nothing will ruin my excitement for our growth scan this afternoon, BUT we had a gas leak this morning here at work and since I work for a BIG company here in CT and it must have been a slow news day, I had family and friends texting me asking if I was "OK." I had no idea what they were talking about... I was too busy taking calls from employees about the evacuation that was put in place for certain buildings, that I missed the "BREAKING NEWS" reports coming on TV from our local news stations! We are having construction redone on our campus green and they accidentally hit the gas line so about 5 buildings close enough to the site had to evacuate for a bit. Really not that big of a deal, but CT News Stations though other wise. One report that had everyone freaking out, was that there was an "incident" reported and employees had to evacuate. Everyone was assuming active shooter or irate employee. Not blaming anyone since that's how these dumb dumbs reported it and sadly that's how our society is today. But how about don't report shit until you get facts so you don't scare people!! Our poor friends and families who saw this! They had everyone worried!!
Sorry for the rant! LOL
Married 11-11-11 TTC only since Dec 2015. I had some weight to get off. Been working hard in the gym for over a year. BFP 02-15-16 with our first IT'S A BOY!!!
I have a "new employee". She has been here since July 2016 but previously she was at another site within the same company, with the same job she has here. I promise you, it is like she has no idea what she is doing. Or she is playing the dumb card. I do not need this stress 8 weeks before I'm due.
I'm legit about to go pregnant lady crazy... I've been at the hospital waiting for my non-stress test for 2.5 hours already! I have to be at work a 2 to get help setting up my classroom so I came here at 10:30! And now this lady comes in with her kid who is coughing all over everything and he had to sit right next to me of course and there's no where to move. Lord help my mouth in about 5 minutes because I have absolutely no patience left!
Slept terribly last nigjt, no surprise there, so I'm exhausted today and cranky. Oh and pretty sure baby is ramping up for a growth spurt cuz I'm starving, no matter what I eat I just need more!!
I got a lot done this weekend, but I still have so much I need to be doing at home to get the house ready for the shower this weekend - I really don't have time to work a full 40 hours this week. But I don't want to take off any, because I'm trying to save every minute I can for maternity leave. So I'm just gonna come here & bitch about it instead!
Like all you ladies, I'm bitching about being at work. I'm so checked out already and I'm pissed at myself because I don't wanna be checked out.... and yet all I wanna do is look at cute baby stuff on pinterest and carter's and gymboree.
lol @SpaceBurger i'm with you on the incognito browsing. lol.
My monday is a bit better... I went downstairs to check the mail and on my way up a student from the 3rd floor came in the elevator with me. (there's a coding/software school located on the 3rd floor of the bldg). He was looking all tough: low waist pants, big gold chain, that gangsta walk you know? Then he goes: "are you ready?" It caught me so off-guard. I was like "for the baby?" hahaha.
He's like: "yeah, are you ready?"
Me: "nope, i'm not. i'm petrified and scared."
Student: "it'll be all worth it. I promise. good luck to you, you'll do amazing"
Why is it that everytime I waddle myself to the bathroom at work it's closed for cleaning and I have to waddle back to my desk and try to wait before forcing my way in. I'm all for clean, sanitary bathroom but there should be a pregnacy exception for closed for cleaning. I'm checked out like the rest of you. I need to review some things that are really boring and can't force myself to do it just yet.
Just got a call from a company my president had me set up some outsourced work through... They were asking for payment on the invoice I forwarded to our finance team a month ago. How embarrassing! So I get the finance guy on the phone and he JUST mailed the check today. Problem with that, we were paying via credit card and their was an extra charge added for a cc fee. Did he take that fee out of the check... or let me know that they payment would take longer? NOPE! So obnoxious. I'm just glad it's 4:45pm and that I don't work in office... b/c if I worked in office he'd see the annoyance on my face right now.
Just got a call from a company my president had me set up some outsourced work through... They were asking for payment on the invoice I forwarded to our finance team a month ago. How embarrassing! So I get the finance guy on the phone and he JUST mailed the check today. Problem with that, we were paying via credit card and their was an extra charge added for a cc fee. Did he take that fee out of the check... or let me know that they payment would take longer? NOPE! So obnoxious. I'm just glad it's 4:45pm and that I don't work in office... b/c if I worked in office he'd see the annoyance on my face right now.
My BF is that it's 445pm where you are @bnsmith85 and I'm 3 hours behind. Hate being on PST! Is that a valid BF? Having the threads quiet after 2pm (because I know you ladies are off going home, making dinner, working out, etc etc) makes the time between 2pm - 5pm seem even LOOOONGER.
My BF is that it's 445pm where you are @bnsmith85 and I'm 3 hours behind. Hate being on PST! Is that a valid BF? Having the threads quiet after 2pm (because I know you ladies are off going home, making dinner, working out, etc etc) makes the time between 2pm - 5pm seem even LOOOONGER.
My company has a second office in California and they have this same gripe. If it makes you feel any better, it's way annoying when they're not there in the mornings when I need something!
I've had a work one since last week but it really didn't fit anywhere so I waited for today!
On Thursday of last week my school's principal called and said they needed to switch my schedule (8-11 am) to an afternoon schedule (12-3 pm). First of all school starts in 2 weeks and he just was calling me and second, he called me earlier in the summer to check on my hours and dates for my maternity leave so all summer I've been under the impression that everything was normal. Well apparently we have so many kids coming into the learning support classes this year (4 who are apparently particularly difficult) that they need all day coverage from an aide.
Well the problem is that doesn't work for me! The reason I took the job was because of the schedule. My mom watches my dd in the am and then has classes and other responsibilities in the afternoon. I don't make enough to put one (let alone 2) babies in daycare so I can work. When I called him back to tell him I was trying to work it out but it didn't look good, he basically told me I either take the new schedule or I'll have to quit.
Ugh! I don't make a lot of money there, but I actually really like my job. And yeah my dh is the breadwinner but we are about to close on a house and have 2 littles so we can use the money I make.
So after having these big long discussions with dh and my mom trying to figure it out, principal called back and said they can keep me in the mornings but they would have to switch me to the life skills/autistic room. For those who don't know, learning support is a pretty normal functioning classroom where the kids get the material at a slower pace and have 'accomadations' for things like tests and homework (ex- the class tends to split into groups where the teacher has one group and I lead the other). Life skills/autistic is our non verbal, severe disabilities, and focusing on simple everyday tasks. Both sets have great kids, however, the life skills is a way more physical environment.
so after hearing about the switch my dh wants me to quit. I know that sounds bad but unfortunately there has been physical aggression that happens in that room and being 8 months pregnant will be difficult.
I really don't want to leave my job and I feel like I have an obligation since the principal went back to the director of special education to move other aides around because he said 'they don't want to lose me', but I have to say I am nervous.
In short, my bitchfest is I'm mad that this is happening super last minute and at the worst time (with house and baby) and that it possibly puts me in an unstable environment when I am not trained at all to be there!
My BF is that it's 445pm where you are @bnsmith85 and I'm 3 hours behind. Hate being on PST! Is that a valid BF? Having the threads quiet after 2pm (because I know you ladies are off going home, making dinner, working out, etc etc) makes the time between 2pm - 5pm seem even LOOOONGER.
My company has a second office in California and they have this same gripe. If it makes you feel any better, it's way annoying when they're not there in the mornings when I need something!
Ummmm, it doesn't make me feel better. I wanna go home like all you ladies! (or majority of you) hahahaha. 2 more hours to go.....
My BF is that it's 445pm where you are @bnsmith85 and I'm 3 hours behind. Hate being on PST! Is that a valid BF? Having the threads quiet after 2pm (because I know you ladies are off going home, making dinner, working out, etc etc) makes the time between 2pm - 5pm seem even LOOOONGER.
My company has a second office in California and they have this same gripe. If it makes you feel any better, it's way annoying when they're not there in the mornings when I need something!
My company's main office is in Cali and we are in Houston. They get mad when we are here at 8pm at night and it's only 6pm there. Uh... hello, we have been in the office since 6am and you guys were sleeping! The time difference is annoying and we are always pissing each other off. ANNNDDD they schedule all of their meetings between 11 and 1. So our lunches are sabotaged.
Well boo. First I was awake from just before 3am to after 6am. And then got up at 7:30. I felt some digestive pain and maybe Braxton Hicks - I couldn't really tell. It was sad.
Today was my first day back at work, but I'm really dreading tomorrow when I have to drive an hour to our other campus (and it's a bad drive on small country roads where you can get stuck behind slow people and there's no amenities, too) and spend the day at our convocation. Blech.
And we were hoping to replace our funky air conditioner, but our siding--which we also knew needed to be replaced soon--is apparently now so messed up it's popping away and letting rain in! So we have to deal with that, instead. No monies for us (or our baby).
I'm tired, obviously, but I need to work on my syllabi. Bright spots: at least we have leftover pizza for tonight and at least maybe if I'm exhausted tonight I'll sleep better?
My BF is that it's 445pm where you are @bnsmith85 and I'm 3 hours behind. Hate being on PST! Is that a valid BF? Having the threads quiet after 2pm (because I know you ladies are off going home, making dinner, working out, etc etc) makes the time between 2pm - 5pm seem even LOOOONGER.
My company has a second office in California and they have this same gripe. If it makes you feel any better, it's way annoying when they're not there in the mornings when I need something!
This! I swear, I always need my pacific time coworker/clients at 830am when I know they're still snoozing lol
my BF is our ultrasound tech today seemed very rushed. Our appointment lasted all of 5mins and we got no pictures. I know its kind of petty me to complain about it and maybe she had a busy day or there was some sory of emergency but it really bothered me.
SO and I have been together: 5 Years+ BFP: 03/10 First Baby: 10/20/2016
@maf9866 Yikes, that would be a hard decision! My husband works with a kid who can be aggressive and it's very hard on him, so I can't imagine doing a class full at 8 months pregnant!
Mine is lessons...again. I haven't gotten myself together enough to implement my contract yet, so here I sit, not getting paid for the people who forgot to come. The first girl came, 5 minutes late, to tell me she lost her books. Normally I would find something to do, but I'm over it, so I sent her home.
my BF is our ultrasound tech today seemed very rushed. Our appointment lasted all of 5mins and we got no pictures. I know its kind of petty me to complain about it and maybe she had a busy day or there was some sory of emergency but it really bothered me.
Ummm... Not petty. You (and your insurance) are paying for that service. I complained to my MD about the same issue earlier in pregnancy. She agreed that we shouldn't have had that kind of experience and made sure to put us with a different tech the next time. That tech was exactly what we expected. I'd say something at my next appt if you have any other US visits coming up... That way they can put you with someone else.
Re: Monday Bitchfest - 22 Aug
My Dr has not one but 2 student drs working for him 5 weeks ago I agreed to see them because I figured students need learn right. Well now I see them not him I'm diebetic pretty sure my baby is breech and the only person feeling my babies position is the student who has never even seen a baby born and didn't even know how to measure my size the first week. My DH is going tomorrow because he was pissed off last week when I came home in tears because I felt likey concern about the babies position was brushed off because the student felt it down low. He was wrong on the way home the baby got the hiccups and it was same place as always right ribs.
Definitely call the office and let them know about your concerns- they are totally totally valid.
I really want to bitch about my MIL.... but I would feel bad since she helped throw my shower, so I'll refrain today. I'll have plenty of opportunities to bitch about her in the future. Lol
edit- I made an assumption about how far along you are. I just know that babies can flip even at the last second but it's important to know baby's location at this stage!
If you're not comfortable, kick them out. This is your birthing experience and you need to be as comfortable as you can be while in labor!
I NEED FALL IN MY LIFE.
@nataliemaephotography Send us some cool weather!!!
Mine is that this free work lunch is taking way too long to happen. It's past noon, people!! This pregnant woman is gonna get hangry.
DH: 34
Married: May 2011
TTC #1: May 2015
DS: 10/20/2016
TTC #2: June 2019
#2 EDD: 2/20/2020
Dating: 10/3/08 | Married: 12/27/14
TTC #1: August 2015 | BFP: 2/3/16 | EDD: 10/7/16
DD: 10/5/16
TTC #2: September 2017 | BFP: 4/28/18 | EDD: 1/7/19
DS: 1/9/19
Woke up in the middle of the night last night with the migraine to end all migraines. Took some medicine, which has it under control right now, but it hasn't gone away completely.
So I'm at work scrambling to get a bunch of stuff done, so that if my head starts getting worse I can leave early and go home to lay down.
Monday can suck it.
Sorry for the rant! LOL
TTC only since Dec 2015. I had some weight to get off. Been working hard in the gym for over a year.
BFP 02-15-16 with our first
IT'S A BOY!!!
So I'm tired, cranky and hungry. Awesome Monday
My monday is a bit better... I went downstairs to check the mail and on my way up a student from the 3rd floor came in the elevator with me. (there's a coding/software school located on the 3rd floor of the bldg). He was looking all tough: low waist pants, big gold chain, that gangsta walk you know? Then he goes: "are you ready?"
It caught me so off-guard. I was like "for the baby?" hahaha.
He's like: "yeah, are you ready?"
Me: "nope, i'm not. i'm petrified and scared."
Student: "it'll be all worth it. I promise. good luck to you, you'll do amazing"
#EverythingIneedToLearnAboutParentingILearnedFromAn18yearoldTeenFather
On Thursday of last week my school's principal called and said they needed to switch my schedule (8-11 am) to an afternoon schedule (12-3 pm). First of all school starts in 2 weeks and he just was calling me and second, he called me earlier in the summer to check on my hours and dates for my maternity leave so all summer I've been under the impression that everything was normal. Well apparently we have so many kids coming into the learning support classes this year (4 who are apparently particularly difficult) that they need all day coverage from an aide.
Well the problem is that doesn't work for me! The reason I took the job was because of the schedule. My mom watches my dd in the am and then has classes and other responsibilities in the afternoon. I don't make enough to put one (let alone 2) babies in daycare so I can work. When I called him back to tell him I was trying to work it out but it didn't look good, he basically told me I either take the new schedule or I'll have to quit.
Ugh! I don't make a lot of money there, but I actually really like my job. And yeah my dh is the breadwinner but we are about to close on a house and have 2 littles so we can use the money I make.
So after having these big long discussions with dh and my mom trying to figure it out, principal called back and said they can keep me in the mornings but they would have to switch me to the life skills/autistic room. For those who don't know, learning support is a pretty normal functioning classroom where the kids get the material at a slower pace and have 'accomadations' for things like tests and homework (ex- the class tends to split into groups where the teacher has one group and I lead the other). Life skills/autistic is our non verbal, severe disabilities, and focusing on simple everyday tasks. Both sets have great kids, however, the life skills is a way more physical environment.
so after hearing about the switch my dh wants me to quit. I know that sounds bad but unfortunately there has been physical aggression that happens in that room and being 8 months pregnant will be difficult.
I really don't want to leave my job and I feel like I have an obligation since the principal went back to the director of special education to move other aides around because he said 'they don't want to lose me', but I have to say I am nervous.
In short, my bitchfest is I'm mad that this is happening super last minute and at the worst time (with house and baby) and that it possibly puts me in an unstable environment when I am not trained at all to be there!
Today was my first day back at work, but I'm really dreading tomorrow when I have to drive an hour to our other campus (and it's a bad drive on small country roads where you can get stuck behind slow people and there's no amenities, too) and spend the day at our convocation. Blech.
And we were hoping to replace our funky air conditioner, but our siding--which we also knew needed to be replaced soon--is apparently now so messed up it's popping away and letting rain in! So we have to deal with that, instead. No monies for us (or our baby).
I'm tired, obviously, but I need to work on my syllabi. Bright spots: at least we have leftover pizza for tonight and at least maybe if I'm exhausted tonight I'll sleep better?
SO and I have been together: 5 Years+
BFP: 03/10
First Baby: 10/20/2016
Mine is lessons...again. I haven't gotten myself together enough to implement my contract yet, so here I sit, not getting paid for the people who forgot to come. The first girl came, 5 minutes late, to tell me she lost her books. Normally I would find something to do, but I'm over it, so I sent her home.