I'll glitterfart: I had an ultrasound yesterday to check on my previa, and it's cleared *just enough* that they're not going to schedule a C section. I'll be checked again in a few weeks, but for all practical purposes I'm all set for a vaginal delivery
I actually don't really care just how this baby comes, but this definitely takes more risk out of it all so that makes me happy. PLACENTA POWER!!
I feel bad glitter farting again, but I'm soooo super excited! My husband just now got to feel the baby move for the first time last night!! Baby has been strong enough for a while, but my husband is usually working when the baby is most active. It was so exciting because the little guy was going crazy last night!!
@PerraSucia, that's Awesome news about your mat leave.
@Yogadevil, I'm so happy to hear that, that's great news!
@kswiger06, your new dog is absolutely adorable and I like the name your H picked for her.
my own glitter fart: add me to the club of those who's H's have been able to feel the baby move! It's weird, it was like I was barely feeling any movement myself and all of a sudden BAM lol
@Afkash My sister isn't doing super great. She actually seems to be getting worse. We spent all weekend clearing out her apartment and my mom is taking her dog back to CA. She's not going to be discharged anytime soon and they are still trying to find a long term facility they can transfer her to. She didn't even want to visit with me and my mom yesterday, which was heartbreaking. She's on 24 hr suicide watch because she tried to harm herself the other day. I'm just hoping maybe once they get her transferred to a facility more equipped to deal with her situation that she will start to get better. It's so hard to see her like this and know there's nothing we can do to help, other than just be there.
@scifichick09 How are you doing with handling everything? I can't imagine how much stress and pressure you must feel like you're under right now. I hope you're taking care of yourself, mentally and emotionally as well. Since it seems like this may be a much longer process to work through with her and there will be many ups and downs along the journey, remember that its always okay for you to seek help too. If you don't have a good community to vent to or find yourself pulling from them, sometimes it can be absolutely wonderful to find a therapist or someone to talk to who doesn't know your family or you personally and can just listen and help you out from your perspective!
I don't wanna sound like that old intrusive broken record mama. Mental health issues can just be so difficult to deal with, especially when you want to support the person struggling and give it your all. Some of the things they say and do can often feel like you're being personally attacked when you're trying to do everything you can to help. Stay healthy for you and your baby! I know so many people who think they can handle the stress of it all, but it often wears on you much more than you realize and it is okay to ask for help if you need it! Take care of yourself, mama!
Thanks @TeacherMom2517 . I'm doing ok, getting her apartment closed up and her dog taken care of should help relieve a lot of the stress. Now we can just focus on her. My mom goes back to CA today, so it'll go back to being just me, but I have much less to handle now, so I think it'll be fine. Just hoping she can get the help she needs.
@scifichick09 I'm sorry to hear that your sister is not doing better at this point. Just try to remember that recovery can be a long road, and you are doing all you can in being there for her. As hard as it is, make sure to take care of yourself too!
@scifichick09 As someone who has done this for a loved one, know you are doing exactly the right things! These first few weeks are the hardest but you are right, a longer term facility will do wonders. Also, getting her on the correct medication and some routine will do wonders as well. I'm glad your mom can take her dog and the housing issue is being resolved. It sounds like your sister is lucky to have you all.
I second what PPs have said, make sure you are taking care of yourself. She is in good hands but you can't pour from an empty cup. *hugs*
And I'm always here to talk or listen if you want.
I can not believe the Cubs won the World Series last night!!! Even though I'm a White Sox fan, I'm so happy for Chicago and all the true Cubs fans! I watched the game until the 9th inning and then HAD to go to bed. We're going to be celebrating this for a long time.
@Afkash My sister isn't doing super great. She actually seems to be getting worse. We spent all weekend clearing out her apartment and my mom is taking her dog back to CA. She's not going to be discharged anytime soon and they are still trying to find a long term facility they can transfer her to. She didn't even want to visit with me and my mom yesterday, which was heartbreaking. She's on 24 hr suicide watch because she tried to harm herself the other day. I'm just hoping maybe once they get her transferred to a facility more equipped to deal with her situation that she will start to get better. It's so hard to see her like this and know there's nothing we can do to help, other than just be there.
Omg! I'm so sorry @scifichick09 ! I posted earlier today without catching up on the thread. I'm sorry your sister is going to a long term facility but it sounds like it's for the best. Last year I was hospitalized for depression and it was such an awful mindset to be in. I was also extremely terrified when they said that they wouldn't let me go and I had to be admitted. But it ended up being a blessing for me because the guidance and lessons they taught me made me realize that I DO have to stay on my antidepressant medication. (I was always in denial that I needed them so I would keep trying to get off them.) So I really hope the facility your sister goes to is a really good one and she'll come out of there better than ever. I'm praying for her deeply. And you stay strong, too.
My GF for the week: I got a new job! I have had a number of interviews - including flying to the midwest for a meet-and-greet with the whole team last week. I signed the offer yesterday. It amounts to a 25% increase in my base pay, plus a signing bonus, plus a guaranteed 10% raise in 6 months, plus a massive annual bonus that would basically take me to almost double what I make now (based solely on the company's performance, and the bonus is almost always paid in full). PLUS - I just found out that in this role, I get 6 weeks of STD paid at 100% for maternity leave, whereas in my current position I get 6 weeks at 60% pay.
The only downside is that once I am back from maternity leave, and the baby is a little older, it will require a little bit of travel. But mostly only for 1-2 nights (or even day trips), and only once/month. I think I can handle that - I wouldn't be cool with a week away at a time, but one night is manageable. Plus, considering that it will put us in a much more comfortable financial situation, the pros outweigh the cons, for sure.
DH is being put on forced shared workweek (1 day a week they take a day off and get unemployment). It's happened every few years with this company. A little scarier given he's not union anymore... and we have a baby due in less then 3 months.....
The glitter part is I'm writing up his honey do list! Yea my projects are going to get done!!!
Re: Glitter Fart Tuesday 10/25
I actually don't really care just how this baby comes, but this definitely takes more risk out of it all so that makes me happy. PLACENTA POWER!!
Oh my H bought a puppy today, she's super cute! Hopefully the benefits we see with her outweigh the work of training a new dog.
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
ETA I vote you post a new puppy pic everytime you comment on a thread
@Yogadevil, I'm so happy to hear that, that's great news!
@kswiger06, your new dog is absolutely adorable and I like the name your H picked for her.
my own glitter fart: add me to the club of those who's H's have been able to feel the baby move! It's weird, it was like I was barely feeling any movement myself and all of a sudden BAM lol
ME: 25, DH: 27
TTC #1 since 09/2015
Miscarriage @ 10 wks 02/28/2016
BFP 05/28/2016!
I don't wanna sound like that old intrusive broken record mama. Mental health issues can just be so difficult to deal with, especially when you want to support the person struggling and give it your all. Some of the things they say and do can often feel like you're being personally attacked when you're trying to do everything you can to help. Stay healthy for you and your baby! I know so many people who think they can handle the stress of it all, but it often wears on you much more than you realize and it is okay to ask for help if you need it! Take care of yourself, mama!
ME: 25, DH: 27
TTC #1 since 09/2015
Miscarriage @ 10 wks 02/28/2016
BFP 05/28/2016!
I second what PPs have said, make sure you are taking care of yourself. She is in good hands but you can't pour from an empty cup. *hugs*
And I'm always here to talk or listen if you want.
We're going to be celebrating this for a long time.
I'm sorry your sister is going to a long term facility but it sounds like it's for the best. Last year I was hospitalized for depression and it was such an awful mindset to be in. I was also extremely terrified when they said that they wouldn't let me go and I had to be admitted. But it ended up being a blessing for me because the guidance and lessons they taught me made me realize that I DO have to stay on my antidepressant medication. (I was always in denial that I needed them so I would keep trying to get off them.)
So I really hope the facility your sister goes to is a really good one and she'll come out of there better than ever. I'm praying for her deeply. And you stay strong, too.
The only downside is that once I am back from maternity leave, and the baby is a little older, it will require a little bit of travel. But mostly only for 1-2 nights (or even day trips), and only once/month. I think I can handle that - I wouldn't be cool with a week away at a time, but one night is manageable. Plus, considering that it will put us in a much more comfortable financial situation, the pros outweigh the cons, for sure.
ME: 25, DH: 27
TTC #1 since 09/2015
Miscarriage @ 10 wks 02/28/2016
BFP 05/28/2016!
The glitter part is I'm writing up his honey do list! Yea my projects are going to get done!!!