I'll kick us off early this morning with an 8 AM meeting with my manager, which has been postponed repeatedly over the last month. We are finally going to talk maternity leave/not coming back after (cue ALL the nerves). If she postpones me again last minute... I'll have another post.
My boss has flown into town to finally transition my work in preparation for maternity leave. I do not like my boss, but can tolerate him when he's just on the phone. Now that he's here, I'm seriously considering taking my bp, and calling my ob to report it's high so she sends me in for monitoring. I feel like I'm five.
Woke up to a ton of snow and the roads are a mess. And of course I left my computer at work. Ugh. My 40 minute commute is currently showing 1hr and 35 minutes. Sooo do I take the whole day or wait until like 10 is my current dilemma. I am not risking wrecking for work, so let's hope they don't care if I stroll in at like 11
Woke up to a ton of snow and the roads are a mess. And of course I left my computer at work. Ugh. My 40 minute commute is currently showing 1hr and 35 minutes. Sooo do I take the whole day or wait until like 10 is my current dilemma. I am not risking wrecking for work, so let's hope they don't care if I stroll in at like 11
Our water heater/tank sprung a leak Saturday night and we've had to shut all hot water off. I boiled water last night to scrub down with a washcloth, but it's not the same as a relaxing shower. Dishes are stacking up and whenever we try to turn the hot water back on it starts leaking again...we jinxed ourselves this weekend by buying a mop. Landlord said he would be here Monday morning to look at it and/or replace, but he didn't specify a time...hubby had to go into work early so I'm just anxiously waiting by the door with a screaming headache and running on no sleep. Oh yeah, and baby feels like he's trying to beat his way out.
Another thing we found out on Sunday is that we have pseudoscorpions in our apartment. Thaaat's right. No, they aren't real scorpions, and they're harmless, but it's grossing me out. I've only found two so far, but apparently it's a sign there are more. They are attracted to damper climates (did they sense the leak?) but I have no idea where they could have come from to get in here in the middle of winter in Maine...I am NOT a happy camper!!
Apparently I had one abnormal lab from my last GTT, so my OB does a second GTT at 36 weeks. So guess who just downed a bottle of the orange drink and is now stuck in an uncomfortable chair for the next 3 hours.
@PerraSucia He went two rounds last night... 6-10 and then, yeah, like 3-6. In related news, none of his newborn onesies fit anymore. He's 14 days old.
Sigh. 5 year old came down with a fever on Tuesday. After days of abx and fever not breaking we took her back in and turns out it's the flu but doc still wants her on abx for ear infection. Then my 3 year old starts the fever and vomit train. She's been ill since Saturday afternoon, still running a fever and won't eat or drink and is complaining about needing to throw up. I'm praying the H and I don't get it and that baby stays inside for a while... 38 weeks today.
DD1- Aug11 Angel Baby- June13, said goodbye Oct12 DD2- Aug13 DD3- due Feb17
My MBF is everyone who acts so shocked that I'm still working. Today the chairman of my board was like "wow, still working?" I'm like, dude, you know what my leave policy is. You literally created it. GAH.
One of my husband's cousins is 23 weeks and whiny on Facebook. Constantly. I really want to comment that if she already can't hack it without AW-ing on Facebook she may want to work on resiliency. Dear Lord. STFU whiny cousin. Come back in 3 months. And then continue to shut up about it.
@yogadevil Sorry you're in the same boat :S I keep trying to tell myself it's a good thing, he's growing, etc, etc, etc. Words that mean nothing at 4 a.m.
FWP That is rrally upsetting me... My birth ball deflated and H blew it back up, only to have it immediately deflate again. Now I have to buy a new one whomp whomp whomp.
So my little burrito (he LOVES swaddling) is 3 days old and has pink eye for the last two days. At first I thought, seriously? YOUR FIRST DAY? But then I found out he could have gotten it through delivery. Oh okay, nbd. Doc calls in a script for him. Insurance won't pay anything because he "doesn't exist". Yes, yes he does. And we already put him on the policy. Sorry your bureaucratic process takes a month to process. And that I have to pay market value for it (thankfully only $40).
@purplewriter yikes! "Only $40" good grief, that still sounds expensive. I hope the pink eye gets cleared up. I'm sorry about the insurance, hopefully they reimburse you for that...
That did get me thinking though, I wonder what my husband will need to do to have this little guy added. Hmmm
Mine is really minor and almost not worth it, but it had me rolling my eyes thinking WTF today. I make sandwiches for a living essentially, and we're supposed to display all the specials of the week in the deli counter's case. So I do all that this morning and my boss watches me... then at about 12noon she looks at me and says, "I know you only have two days left, but just so you know we're not including (blank) in the case, just the wrap." Uh, today was my last morning/prep shift before my mat. leave, I won't be doing this job at all for a year; why tell me this hours after the fact after your WATCHED me prepare it, and knowing I won't be responsible for it for the rest of the week? SMH.
Add us to the cluster feed crew. No sleep for DH or me last night and now little mister has no interest in waking up to eat because he ate ALL NIGHT LONG.
Add us to the cluster feed crew. No sleep for DH or me last night and now little mister has no interest in waking up to eat because he ate ALL NIGHT LONG.
I have a couple good ones this week. Sad part is, I could add more, but I won't so I can avoid the side eye because, you know, me and my "stories"...
BF 1: My mom had started getting all panicked about having to miss the first hour or so of work next Tuesday when I go in for the csection because I asked her (over a month ago) if she could drive the kids into school since they both go to school about 5 to 10 minutes from where she works. It was getting to a point where H overheard the conversation and ended up saying he would just bring the kids to school like usual and if he had to miss being in the operating room with me for the C-section then so be it because we have kids now and there's nothing else we can do. I think my jaw must've hit the floor on that one LOL
Seriously though, for all the problems and marriage/parenting issues we are dealing with, I obviously still wanted him there and pretty sure he wants to be there too. If we had absolutely no other option, then it would be what it is and I would just have to accept that. But no, we have my mom sitting right there that would easily be able to help and only have to be late into work by like an hour and a half.
I was waiting for my mom to tell him that he was crazy and then she went on to ask "yeah you don't even really need to be there right H? Are you even allowed in the operating room?" Ummmm WTF?! I think she realized I was getting kind of upset and started backpedaling a little bit saying that she would help no matter what. But that really kind of pisses me off that both of them were so willing to just let it go to the point where I almost just said fuck it I'll just go in there by myself. I really don't even care anymore.
BF 2: Well, we had quite the interesting morning. So we left to bring the kids to school, but once we got to the Callahan Tunnel the whole front end of the car gave out and we were stuck in the fast lane in rush-hour traffic in the tunnel right before the government center exit. It was awful and honestly we were lucky we weren't killed or seriously injured. The state cop and the tow truck driver from AAA both showed up within five minutes, if even, of it happening so at least that was good. The tow truck took H and I and the kids to the state police barracks and we had to wait there until a different tow truck driver came to drive H down to his mechanic. We got a driver from Lyft to take the kids and I to drop them at their schools.
We missed a big important IEP meeting for DS that was supposed to be this morning because of all this too. To top it off, our savings has dwindled to practically nothing. It's been drained between the major repairs needed for the car today and Jacks brief time at the hospital/his death.
@Jab3 im so sorry to hear about the car troubles, that completely sucks! & boo to both your mum & husband being crap & unsupportive! Seriously, you have enough going on at the minute without the thought of being alone drlivering your baby! & you can always come here for support & let it all out, no judgement. You have been so amazinhly strong through such a testing time throughout this whole pregnancy & soon your little one will be here! Sending you all the creepy internet hugs! Xxx
Thank you so much @Janefelicity! That really means a lot to me. You've always been good to me on here and always responding to everything I say with something encouraging. Also thanks for the hugs.
Cora is absolutely adorable too. I meant to comment on the little picture you put up the other day of her and her little pink puff winter suit. I just wish I could squeeze her she's so cute… And it is making me excited for my own! How are you feeling these days? I hope you're doing okay.
Also, it was the O'Neill tunnel we got stuck in, just realized my error.
@jab3 Wow it sounds like you've been having a really rough time. I'm sorry, that's got to be so difficult on you and your family! How is everything else going? I remember you said you were having some issues with the shelter you all were staying in. Have any of the problems been resolved?
@Jab3 isn't it wonderful when family is completely the opposite of what they should be, like you know helpful and thoughtful? Ugh. So sorry your mom is making suck a big deal out of ONE day. I'll never understand that mindset.. shouldn't a mother want to be there to help in these scenarios? I'm glad she at least back peddled and said she'll do what's needed, but damn I'd be annoyed too. Maybe H was just trying to get her to hop on board and in backfired..? Sending hugs!
So sorry @Jab3 for everything life's thrown at you lately. Hoping everything gets better soon!
I have my own minor BF, and it's probably just an overreaction on my part. I'm 40+2 today and was mentioning to H that my energy levels are extremely low and it's really frustrating because I just want to clean and finish getting things ready but my body just wants to sleep--I was trying to gently ask him for help getting some stuff done. He said "welcome to my world." Uh, unless you're hiding multiple lbs of another person and all their metabolic requirements under that shirt, it is not the same. Please just shush and take the garbage outside. Grrrrr!
I'm so sorry @Jab3. I have to believe that your break is coming soon! You've kept such a positive attitude with all life has thrown at you, and I admire that so much.
@MrsLittleMac them's fighting words. I'd have had his head on a platter for that.
Sigh. 5 year old came down with a fever on Tuesday. After days of abx and fever not breaking we took her back in and turns out it's the flu but doc still wants her on abx for ear infection. Then my 3 year old starts the fever and vomit train. She's been ill since Saturday afternoon, still running a fever and won't eat or drink and is complaining about needing to throw up. I'm praying the H and I don't get it and that baby stays inside for a while... 38 weeks today.
Update: I took her to the pedi first thing yesterday morning and they did a swab for strep. Rapid test Came back negative, her fever broke a few hours later, she was her normal sassy/spunky self all evening. At 5 AM she climbed into bed with me and wasn't burning up. I got her cool rags and went back to sleep to be awoken by a 7:30 pediatrician call that the 24 hour came back positive. Oye. I'm trying to save sick time/vacation time to extend my leave!
DD1- Aug11 Angel Baby- June13, said goodbye Oct12 DD2- Aug13 DD3- due Feb17
@peachesnbean oh no!!! I'm glad she's at least in better spirits, but strep sucks! How is your other kiddo doing now? Sending you good vibes that they're both over it quickly and it doesn't spread to you or H!
@PerraSucia, I wish to hell there was, but there isn't.
@homemake, thanks for asking. The toilet is finally "fixed." It was a half assed job you can tell, but I'm grateful just to have it at least be working right now. One of the staff/case managers we have to interact with here seems to be slightly easier to deal with lately, but the other is still horrible.
A new "roommate" and her baby moved in too and has been helping herself to our food, drinks, baby wipes, blankets, kids cups/other dishes, toilet paper, etc. she even used my razor that I stupidly left in the shower. Yuck. We were trying to just let it go until Monday when she yelled at my kids for being... kids. Yeah. They weren't being too loud either. Still, the kids tried to apologize later on and she pretended she couldn't hear them. Weird. So H put up a couple shelving units in the bedroom and that's basically where all our belongings are that would normally be in the bathroom, kitchen and living room. We just need to take stuff in and out as we need it.
@MrsLittleMac, sorry your H said that when he had no idea (not even close) to what it feels like to be pregnant. They just don't get it. I hope you were able to still get some rest.
@peachesnbean, hope everyone at your house becomes/stays free of germs soon!
Re: Monda B*fest, 1/29
Another thing we found out on Sunday is that we have pseudoscorpions in our apartment. Thaaat's right. No, they aren't real scorpions, and they're harmless, but it's grossing me out. I've only found two so far, but apparently it's a sign there are more. They are attracted to damper climates (did they sense the leak?) but I have no idea where they could have come from to get in here in the middle of winter in Maine...I am NOT a happy camper!!
Married: 10/10
EDD: 8/27/16 MMC 1/16
Rainbow Boy: 2/04/17
TTC: 4/18 BFP: 1/2/19
EDD: 9/6/19
That did get me thinking though, I wonder what my husband will need to do to have this little guy added. Hmmm
BF 1: My mom had started getting all panicked about having to miss the first hour or so of work next Tuesday when I go in for the csection because I asked her (over a month ago) if she could drive the kids into school since they both go to school about 5 to 10 minutes from where she works. It was getting to a point where H overheard the conversation and ended up saying he would just bring the kids to school like usual and if he had to miss being in the operating room with me for the C-section then so be it because we have kids now and there's nothing else we can do. I think my jaw must've hit the floor on that one LOL
BF 2: Well, we had quite the interesting morning. So we left to bring the kids to school, but once we got to the Callahan Tunnel the whole front end of the car gave out and we were stuck in the fast lane in rush-hour traffic in the tunnel right before the government center exit. It was awful and honestly we were lucky we weren't killed or seriously injured. The state cop and the tow truck driver from AAA both showed up within five minutes, if even, of it happening so at least that was good. The tow truck took H and I and the kids to the state police barracks and we had to wait there until a different tow truck driver came to drive H down to his mechanic. We got a driver from Lyft to take the kids and I to drop them at their schools.
& boo to both your mum & husband being crap & unsupportive! Seriously, you have enough going on at the minute without the thought of being alone drlivering your baby!
& you can always come here for support & let it all out, no judgement. You have been so amazinhly strong through such a testing time throughout this whole pregnancy & soon your little one will be here! Sending you all the creepy internet hugs! Xxx
Cora is absolutely adorable too. I meant to comment on the little picture you put up the other day of her and her little pink puff winter suit. I just wish I could squeeze her she's so cute… And it is making me excited for my own! How are you feeling these days? I hope you're doing okay.
Also, it was the O'Neill tunnel we got stuck in, just realized my error.
I have my own minor BF, and it's probably just an overreaction on my part. I'm 40+2 today and was mentioning to H that my energy levels are extremely low and it's really frustrating because I just want to clean and finish getting things ready but my body just wants to sleep--I was trying to gently ask him for help getting some stuff done. He said "welcome to my world." Uh, unless you're hiding multiple lbs of another person and all their metabolic requirements under that shirt, it is not the same. Please just shush and take the garbage outside. Grrrrr!
@MrsLittleMac them's fighting words. I'd have had his head on a platter for that.
Thinking of you @Jab3
Ben and Maggie - 4/10/09
Mia - 6/16/11
Surprise! due 2/23/17
@MrsLittleMac He didn't know it, but he was an endangered species for a minute there. He needs to think a little harder before he speaks next time!
@homemake, thanks for asking. The toilet is finally "fixed." It was a half assed job you can tell, but I'm grateful just to have it at least be working right now. One of the staff/case managers we have to interact with here seems to be slightly easier to deal with lately, but the other is still horrible.
A new "roommate" and her baby moved in too and has been helping herself to our food, drinks, baby wipes, blankets, kids cups/other dishes, toilet paper, etc. she even used my razor that I stupidly left in the shower. Yuck. We were trying to just let it go until Monday when she yelled at my kids for being... kids. Yeah. They weren't being too loud either. Still, the kids tried to apologize later on and she pretended she couldn't hear them. Weird. So H put up a couple shelving units in the bedroom and that's basically where all our belongings are that would normally be in the bathroom, kitchen and living room. We just need to take stuff in and out as we need it.
@MrsLittleMac, sorry your H said that when he had no idea (not even close) to what it feels like to be pregnant. They just don't get it. I hope you were able to still get some rest.
@peachesnbean, hope everyone at your house becomes/stays free of germs soon!