Apparently this little lady hates the smell of Chick Fil A. For the last 2 months, every time I smell it, I want to throw up. I'm bitching about this for 2 reasons: 1) I love Chick Fil A. Don't ruin this for me kiddo. 2) We have vendors who come in to sell oil/gas related tools, etc. all the time. They usually bribe people with food, and I'd say that at least 3/5 days of the week Chick Fil A is in our break room, which is directly across from my office. Well, today, we've had THREE people bring it in and the smell is overwhelming. I think I should be able to go home
I accept how petty this is but I got a new computer issued from work and they didn't include an adapter I need so I have to work off my laptop instead of my dual monitors.
The first world struggle is real.
Also so I am still insanely tired from myntravel fiasco and I talked myself out of the house I found so I think my husband will be heading back in two weeks to look again. Dammit.
I accept how petty this is but I got a new computer issued from work and they didn't include an adapter I need so I have to work off my laptop instead of my dual monitors.
The first world struggle is real.
Also so I am still insanely tired from myntravel fiasco and I talked myself out of the house I found so I think my husband will be heading back in two weeks to look again. Dammit.
It might be first world struggle, but the dual monitor situation is so helpful sometimes! When I work from home, I find myself wishing for both monitors!! There are definitely times when I've come into the office on a day off, just so that I have them.
@WombThereItIs , reverting from a double monitor when you are used to it is really annoying.
Speaking of first world struggles, my house cleaner came down with an illness last week and didn't make it for our regular biweekly cleaning. Rescheduling has been a nightmare and I just want my house cleaned before I come home with this baby. Ugh. We have had zero problems with her for the last 2 years...this is the worst time for her to get flakey.
+1 for the dual monitors! I have them at work and when I'm on our laptop at home it drives me nuts! Constantly putting the windows side by side it hopes that it helps, but nope.
My feet are swollen. I just moved a little ottoman thing that's in my office under my desk so I can put my feet up...
That sucks @Kipperoo! Hopefully you can get something scheduled soon! I feel like I'm the maid in our house and we don't even have kids yet! Constantly picking up after H. Its like seriously? You are just going to leave your socks and clothes next to the bed or in the bathroom and not take them to the closet that's like 3 feet away from you? Men.
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
@WombThereItIs That sucks. I bet you're still exhausted from all of your travels! @ChristinaWild I agree, you should be allowed to go home. No one can work under such nauseating conditions. @Kipperoo Is there someone else from the same company who can come?
My midwife still has not sent me a letter stating I need reduced time at work, and I'm meeting with my manager in a few hours to discuss reducing my schedule. I'm nervous about working today, nervous about meeting with my manager, and annoyed the midwives don't have their sh!t together better. Also had a dream last night I ended up in L&D for contractions, so my psyche is obviously handling this all beautifully.
@BabyMC517 I actually went and got a second monitor for home lol. My problem is: at work I connect my laptop to not one but two external monitors. Lol
I'm sure if we had another room/space H would totally have us hooked up to multiple monitors! I'm surprised he doesn't hook the laptop up to the TV sometimes (he does for when we use kodi to stream, but not other things)!
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
Weekly is an excellent idea! I have no bitches so far, but give me a day (or an hour). @ChristinaWild That sucks! I love pizza and it's H's favorite food so we normally get it a lot. Well, this baby must hate pizza because it's the one food I have not be able to eat this entire pregnancy. SO weird.
@WombThereItIs I have a laptop plus dual monitors at work, they actually took me a while to get used to. Well now I don't like doing some stuff at home where I have just my laptop. Sometimes you just NEED more screen. H has 3 in his home office as well as his laptop. He does IT stuff though.
@WombThereItIs although that is a first world struggle it really is a big one! I can't stand having to work on my laptop screen now, i need my dual monitors!
@Kipperoo I'm actually having some of the same problems. We have a lady come monthly, right now i have her set to come the day before my c-section. I'm hoping she will be able to squeeze us in if I go into labor early.
I don't have a bitch yet, but i'm sure I will, I like the idea of a weekly thread.
@jayandaplus even if you don't get the letter from your midwife your manager should still be required to reduce your hours at your request, they may want a 2 week notice though without the letter if they are a stickler...
Hope they produce your letter so you don't have to wait!
DD had spring break next week and it is such a hassle trying to figure out who can cover her everyday. Especially since MH just started his new job and can't take a day off. I took a day off two weeks ago for my birthday and then last week because I was sick, and now I have to ask if I can take another day off. So annoying!
Contemplating starting to write the thank you cards while at work (so not busy today), but I really don't even want to write them! I already told you "thank you" why do you need a card? I think someone mentioned this before...I just think its stupid and a waste of paper, but I'll do them anyway...
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
My Monday bitchfest is my colleague making the schedule for next month...how many times are you going to ask me if I have any requests for may? I'm having a baby. My only request is for you to put me on call earlier rather than later and to also have a backup plan in case the baby is born when I'm on call. I have told you that a billion times. Your one dentist appointment is not my concern and oh by the way I have weekly OB appointments in May too, and weekly NSTs...so you put me on whenever you want but I'll only be there when I can. Love you, mean it!
This weekend we went to a 3yr olds birthday party and the mom of the birthday boy was seriously pissing me off. Every time she walked by me she had to make some rude pregnancy comment! She told me I was huge and looked extremely uncomfortable and then asked me how much weight I'd gained. Then she kept asking me if I was ready for all the sleepless nights again and poopie diapers etc. After that she started in on DH with comments about I can't believe you guys are having another one (not like it's our 10th, it's our 2nd). I was so over it! To make matters worse we drove 2 hours to get there, so between travel time and the party we completely lost our Saturday.
@Bailey8809 Wow! I would've been SO annoyed. I'm super pregnant, I'm allowed to look huge. You're not allowed to tell me that though! Yes, I am uncomfortable. Again, super pregnant. Yup, sleepless nights blah blah are part of it. Ready or not, they're coming. Now, leave me the eff alone.
I am so uncomfortable today. Back and pelvis aching! I've been super busy in my outpatient area of the hospital but I have to walk my patients down and back to the waiting room. im already over 9000 steps and its 330. I'm scheduled here all week which is not normal either. Usually we all rotate areas. I am pretty sure my supervisor wants me to go into labor lol
@BabyMC517 I LOATHE writing thank you notes. I totally do it, but it's one of those tasks that I just can't stand. I have had a running thank you note list on my phone since my diagnosis for all of the very sweet things people have done for me/gotten for me since diagnosis. I am so appreciative of everything people have done but it has been a pain working through that list. I just got all the way through it last week and sent a screen shot to my husband showing a completely empty thank you note list. But after being home this weekend and some meal deliveries from friends last week I have more to do. And yes I realize I seem like a total brat complaining about getting gifts. I do so appreciate it all, I promise!
@Bailey8809 who says that? Any of that? Sorry you had to deal with that AND lose a day.
My bitch is the fact that I can't get the bump on the hospitals internet. It is tagged as a "sex education" page. Mobile bumping is a pain.
If one more person parks so close to my car that I can't get in it I may lose it. I honestly thought about making a dent in the car next to me with my door the other day. I'm too pregnant to squeeze into my car. Ugh.
This might be better in the TMI Tuesday but I hate going to the bathroom and wiping 10 million times until I'm clean. Like seriously does it take half a roll of toilet paper to clean myself. I am so happy to poop but also dread having to sit and wipe and wipe and wipe. I just want my regular bowels back.
@bacorrea I feel you on people parking too close. Do I want to park further out and walk or take the close spot and risk people parking close to me. If I'm with DH I make him wait for me to get in and out before parking.
@wombthereitis I love dual monitors. I can't imagine having to go back.
I'm aggravated at the cashier at the Gap. I needed a few things for DS and to make a return for DH. So I finally made my first baby purchase for our Tream Green baby (a few little girls outfits...just in case and since my EDD is in the return window). After crossing town, I realized that I was double charged on an item and I had to trek across town for them to issue a refund. So much for a quick lunch.
Oh, I have another one. I took off work one day last week bc FedEx was supposed to deliver a TV that required a signature. I confirmed with 2 customer service reps and online tracking that package would be delivered before the end of the day. It never appeared. DH called today and they "lost" the TV. How do you lose a 60" TV?
@BabyMC517: re: thank-you notes. For baby showers, etiquette allows thank-you notes to go out after the baby is born---just like the 3 month rule for bridal showers---but seriously, who will ever have the time once the baby's here?!---so sooner rather than later is probably better for your sanity, even though no one ever Wants to send them. (Although, if you wait til later, then postpartum helpers could at least assist with the addressing & stamping & stuffing envelopes, etc.)
Don't kill yourself writing out huge paragraphs in each note. Surprisingly, it only needs to be 3 lines long. 1, emotion, "it was so nice to see you!" "I was thrilled to receive your package!"; 2, then you mention the gift, "I love the xyz," "abc will be so handy," and never say "money," say "your generous gift," same goes for gift cards; and 3, a line about the givers, like a reference to something you chatted about, or looking forward to seeing them again soon. Anything further is optional! Yes, I paraphrased this from Miss Manners. Think KISS.
@RainyDays86: I couldn't find proof of this, but I always thought the etiquette for meals being dropped off is (1) a verbal thank-you in person suffices or (2) a speedy phone call works if you weren't present to receive. But either of these is followed by a thank-you note if/when you have to return the dish (though in my family this is usually on a post-it!) And: If it's someone outside of your circle of close friends and family, then a note is def warranted to be sent (regardless of the above) b/c said "further removed" person went farther out of their way in the first place, and that needs to be acknowledged in writing. Good luck!
I'm a big fan of written Thank you's and always do them after Birthday, Christmas, showers, Etc. EXCEPT to immediate family like my parents and siblings. All that being said, I immediately did mine following my shower, except for the "late" gifts. I still need to do those, ugh. I keep taking the card between home and work.
I'm the same way @nda_roxybabe. I also cheat and have a mail merge saved so I do hand write thank yous I don't write out envelopes. Makes it easy for Christmas cards and such. Buy in bulk select print on mail merge stuff and mail.
+1 on the wiping. DH keeps complaining about how fast we are going through TP. It makes me cranky.
My bitch is that my daycare lady (in home) was obviously miserable when I dropped off DD this morning. I appreciate her being open when she has a bad cold, but I woukd have liked to have known. I might have stayed home with DD instead of sending her into the germs.
May Siggy Challenge: Labor Memes
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10 DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI) BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
I actually have a bitch this week!! WTF is wrong with my clients? Seriously, I am killing myself to make sure your projects are done and out the door to you before the end of May, hell I want to take advantage of the 2 free weeks they will give me short term disability for and you jerks are dragging your feet in getting me info. Stop it already.
One of the ladies at work is convinced someone has been stealing toilet paper lately because of how quickly we've been going through it. No, pretty sure it's just because there are two pregnant ladies there now.
H has been trying to find a job he actually liked lately, so he has taken leave from one stable job and has been switching around other jobs to find something. He was at one job for 3 days last week, he left that and was assured that he would be paid by Friday night... well it's Tuesday morning and there is no money! C'mon I know you're a government run company, but I can't do my groceries and pay my bills with $29!!! /sigh thankfully the job he started yesterday seems to be the one he's going to stick with.
Me - 22 | DH - 32 | Married - 24 May 2014 DS - January 2014
TTC#2 - December 2015
BFP - 6 March 2016 | MC Confirmed - 21 March 2016 TTCAL | April 2016 CP | June 2016 CP | July 2016
@Bailey8809 I am so sorry about the comments. It gets old real fast! A few weeks ago a colleague said to me, "Aww look you're waddling!" I just smiled and waddled on.
@SWE2 You are absolutely preaching to the choir re: wiping. I am so tired of setting aside several minutes to get the job done. I am taking iron pills and I think they have made things even worse. Your comment gave me a much needed laugh, so thank you for that
Re: B*tch Fest/WTF?!? 4.10 - 4.16
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
The first world struggle is real.
Also so I am still insanely tired from
myntravel fiasco and I talked myself out of the house I found so I think my husband will be heading back in two weeks to look again. Dammit.
May '17 labor memes
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
Speaking of first world struggles, my house cleaner came down with an illness last week and didn't make it for our regular biweekly cleaning. Rescheduling has been a nightmare and I just want my house cleaned before I come home with this baby. Ugh. We have had zero problems with her for the last 2 years...this is the worst time for her to get flakey.
My feet are swollen. I just moved a little ottoman thing that's in my office under my desk so I can put my feet up...
That sucks @Kipperoo! Hopefully you can get something scheduled soon! I feel like I'm the maid in our house and we don't even have kids yet! Constantly picking up after H. Its like seriously? You are just going to leave your socks and clothes next to the bed or in the bathroom and not take them to the closet that's like 3 feet away from you? Men.
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
@ChristinaWild I agree, you should be allowed to go home. No one can work under such nauseating conditions.
@Kipperoo Is there someone else from the same company who can come?
My midwife still has not sent me a letter stating I need reduced time at work, and I'm meeting with my manager in a few hours to discuss reducing my schedule. I'm nervous about working today, nervous about meeting with my manager, and annoyed the midwives don't have their sh!t together better. Also had a dream last night I ended up in L&D for contractions, so my psyche is obviously handling this all beautifully.
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
@ChristinaWild That sucks! I love pizza and it's H's favorite food so we normally get it a lot. Well, this baby must hate pizza because it's the one food I have not be able to eat this entire pregnancy. SO weird.
@WombThereItIs I have a laptop plus dual monitors at work, they actually took me a while to get used to. Well now I don't like doing some stuff at home where I have just my laptop. Sometimes you just NEED more screen. H has 3 in his home office as well as his laptop. He does IT stuff though.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
@Kipperoo I'm actually having some of the same problems. We have a lady come monthly, right now i have her set to come the day before my c-section. I'm hoping she will be able to squeeze us in if I go into labor early.
I don't have a bitch yet, but i'm sure I will, I like the idea of a weekly thread.
@jayandaplus even if you don't get the letter from your midwife your manager should still be required to reduce your hours at your request, they may want a 2 week notice though without the letter if they are a stickler...
Hope they produce your letter so you don't have to wait!
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
@Bailey8809 who says that? Any of that? Sorry you had to deal with that AND lose a day.
My bitch is the fact that I can't get the bump on the hospitals internet. It is tagged as a "sex education" page. Mobile bumping is a pain.
@RainyDays86 sex education page? Puhleasssee.
Can I add a second complaint? I have had the WORST heartburn all day. I'm over it. Stop it, body!
Married:09/14/13
Baby 2 - Due: 5/4/17
@bacorrea I feel you on people parking too close. Do I want to park further out and walk or take the close spot and risk people parking close to me. If I'm with DH I make him wait for me to get in and out before parking.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
I think in my case it is just my good ol' stress IBS acting up. As my husand likes to say, I express myself abdominally.
May '17 labor memes
I'm aggravated at the cashier at the Gap. I needed a few things for DS and to make a return for DH. So I finally made my first baby purchase for our Tream Green baby (a few little girls outfits...just in case and since my EDD is in the return window). After crossing town, I realized that I was double charged on an item and I had to trek across town for them to issue a refund. So much for a quick lunch.
Don't kill yourself writing out huge paragraphs in each note. Surprisingly, it only needs to be 3 lines long. 1, emotion, "it was so nice to see you!" "I was thrilled to receive your package!"; 2, then you mention the gift, "I love the xyz," "abc will be so handy," and never say "money," say "your generous gift," same goes for gift cards; and 3, a line about the givers, like a reference to something you chatted about, or looking forward to seeing them again soon. Anything further is optional! Yes, I paraphrased this from Miss Manners. Think KISS.
@RainyDays86: I couldn't find proof of this, but I always thought the etiquette for meals being dropped off is (1) a verbal thank-you in person suffices or (2) a speedy phone call works if you weren't present to receive. But either of these is followed by a thank-you note if/when you have to return the dish (though in my family this is usually on a post-it!) And: If it's someone outside of your circle of close friends and family, then a note is def warranted to be sent (regardless of the above) b/c said "further removed" person went farther out of their way in the first place, and that needs to be acknowledged in writing. Good luck!
Getting off this sudsy container now...
"A day without laughter is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
My bitch is that my daycare lady (in home) was obviously miserable when I dropped off DD this morning. I appreciate her being open when she has a bad cold, but I woukd have liked to have known. I might have stayed home with DD instead of sending her into the germs.
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
DS - January 2014
TTCAL | April 2016
CP | June 2016
CP | July 2016
@SWE2 You are absolutely preaching to the choir re: wiping. I am so tired of setting aside several minutes to get the job done. I am taking iron pills and I think they have made things even worse. Your comment gave me a much needed laugh, so thank you for that