The meeting with the superintendent was reassuring. The district is going to lose far less positions than I was thinking, like 3-5 over the whole district, they just have to figure out the details, so chances are I'll get my position back. Fingers crossed. I'm a math teacher, so I feel pretty good about my chances to get another teaching job for next year, but I don't want to have to interview right now/this summer, and I definitely don't want to start a new job next year and try to pump at a new job.
I hope you feel better soon @Elyse1384 that sounds so scary!
I am so annoyed with The Bump. I've hardly been able to post anything. I keep getting an error message. I'm starting to wonder if the Bump Gods are trying to tell me something.
Thank you all so much for the well wishes today! Sorry I did a post and ghost, but I ended up getting sent into L&D for monitoring. Since the fall caused such an impact on me, my OB wanted to confirm LO was OK. Luckily LO was going full on ninja for them and they were happy to see the great activity level and the strong HB. I've never been so happy to be in so much pain! Just knowing that my efforts to shield both LOs from the brunt of it paid off made me feel so relieved.
@MotherofDragons DD's other eye started showing signs of viral conjunctivitis today, but luckily they look so much better tonight! Seems to be running its course already as some other cold symptoms start to kick in. Thanks for asking! All around we've been very lucky despite a less than ideal few days.
Going along with the theme of the week, a lady I work with kept staring at my belly every time we passed today. Eventually, she commented, "boy or girl? I'm trying to decide". I'm team green, but have a feeling it is a girl and she completely thought it was a girl for the past several months. The baby dropped at the end of last week. It didn't change sex though. I think it is funny how many people are set on wivestales.
Endless comments on my bump too, how small it is and how I look like I've lost weight. It's been months now that I've been trying not to develop a complex and overcompensate in front of others by shoving bread smothered in butter in my mouth. At my own shower yesterday I was making sure I was visibly eating in front of the group. Sad.
In other news, I am part of the puffy/tears eye crew today. Before my shower yesterday, my BFF texted me asking to bring my ultrasound photo because they bought a frame for it. I paused in my head for a beat, but then I figured these women are my family and I need to stop being paranoid and learn to trust.
You know where this is going. Like a bad horror movie. Toward the end of the shower, I ask BFF for it and she tells me our other BFF has it bc it didn't fit the frame. Ok, fine. I trust these girls to the fullest. Things got hectic and they ended up leaving without saying bye because I was so busy saying farewell to other guests. Like the mama bear I'm becoming, the photo remains on my brain but I figure it's in good hands for the next 24 hours at the most (because I would pick it up at my first opportunity). My BFF followed up last night and asked if I got it back from bff2. I told her no but I would just swing by her place Monday for it.
So today I reached out to bff2 to pick up my baby's photo and turns out she LOST IT. That she put it near my purse at one point but then things got busy and she forgot! That she's trying to reach out to my dr's office and she felt horrible. Nobody at the banquet hall turned it in either. How does an ultrasound photo disappear?? I've been in tears all night. I can't bear the thought of my precious baby's photo in a trash can somewhere.
I had one of those days where I just feel like a horrible mother by the end of the day. Just so easily frustrated, tons of tv, and just overall didn't feel like I was very loving. Hoping tommorow will be better.
I had one of those days where I just feel like a horrible mother by the end of the day. Just so easily frustrated, tons of tv, and just overall didn't feel like I was very loving. Hoping tommorow will be better.
My husband sent me this after a bad day. It made me ugly cry. Hope tomorrow is better.
@motherofdragons I want this kid to stay in until at least 39 weeks (DD was born at 39+6) but I've had the worst feeling this whole pregnancy that she would come early. I'M NOT READY. Our home renovation won't even be done until the end of May and we can't move DD to her big girl room from the nursery until then. My in laws are going to come at 39 weeks or when I'm in labor, whichever comes first, but it would be way easier logistically if I didn't go into labor until they were already here. STRESS.
I'm still ridiculously exhausted from our trip to Disney. Like, can't keep my eyes open at work tired. Like first trimester exhausted tired. I have zero patience, especially with DH lately. He's still out of work, and yesterday he got another "sorry, but we're moving forward with another candidate call" from a company that has been stringing him along for months. I get his frustration, but he then takes it out on DS and me, being all snippy and cranky. I totally understand how defeating it must be, but seriously, go do anything at this point. Get another bartending gig, go work at Target for awhile, ANYTHING so you feel like you are productive while you are looking for a long term job.
And his ex is all over him because he converted his son's car seat to a booster with the regular seat belt (did not ask my opinion, I wouldn't have done it, but I feel like it's not entirely my place because I assumed he had a discussion with her about it before he did it). I did try to express that I would wait (he's 4, and heavier than my 5 year old - who we just switched to a seatbelt booster after his 5th birthday). So then he got mad when I reminded him that I also shared concerns with him about converting it already. But of course he didn't just take the straps out, he had to freaking cut them out, so we can't even just put them back in.
@awillis13 My DH and his ex got into this same argument when SD5 turned 4... But his ex is on him about anything and everything. She could do the exact same thing we do and for whatever reason we would still be the "bad" parents.
Well guys I am definently in labor. He will be here today is my best guess. Doctor said I won't leave the hospital without having a baby. It's crazy I'm 32 weeks today and I had my first son at 32w5d, I guess this guy is trying to beat his brothers record. I'll update as I can but contractions are already pretty close and painful.
Endless comments on my bump too, how small it is and how I look like I've lost weight. It's been months now that I've been trying not to develop a complex and overcompensate in front of others by shoving bread smothered in butter in my mouth. At my own shower yesterday I was making sure I was visibly eating in front of the group. Sad.
In other news, I am part of the puffy/tears eye crew today. Before my shower yesterday, my BFF texted me asking to bring my ultrasound photo because they bought a frame for it. I paused in my head for a beat, but then I figured these women are my family and I need to stop being paranoid and learn to trust.
You know where this is going. Like a bad horror movie. Toward the end of the shower, I ask BFF for it and she tells me our other BFF has it bc it didn't fit the frame. Ok, fine. I trust these girls to the fullest. Things got hectic and they ended up leaving without saying bye because I was so busy saying farewell to other guests. Like the mama bear I'm becoming, the photo remains on my brain but I figure it's in good hands for the next 24 hours at the most (because I would pick it up at my first opportunity). My BFF followed up last night and asked if I got it back from bff2. I told her no but I would just swing by her place Monday for it.
So today I reached out to bff2 to pick up my baby's photo and turns out she LOST IT. That she put it near my purse at one point but then things got busy and she forgot! That she's trying to reach out to my dr's office and she felt horrible. Nobody at the banquet hall turned it in either. How does an ultrasound photo disappear?? I've been in tears all night. I can't bear the thought of my precious baby's photo in a trash can somewhere.
Then I wonder why I have trust issues
I would freak. I hope you have a picture on your phone at least?
@awillis13 My DH and his ex got into this same argument when SD5 turned 4... But his ex is on him about anything and everything. She could do the exact same thing we do and for whatever reason we would still be the "bad" parents.
This is exactly our situation. Every Sunday night after we drop him off from us, DH gets obnoxious texts about how SS is giving her a hard time at bed time and won't go to bed, and it must be what we are doing (mind you, he goes to bed for us at 7pm every night with no fights at all, sleeps through the night, and stays in the room until the clock turns green - for those of you who don't know about the OK to wake clock, it's amazing).
It finally came out in one of his counseling sessions (because, yes, she has her 4 year old in weekly counseling, and has for almost a year now) that he prefers sleeping at our house because he shares a room with DS and isn't all alone. He sleeps better because his brother is there. I so smuggly wanted to tell her where to shove her bad parenting comments. Another big part of the improved sleep habits with us is that we were consistent when he was having trouble, and never let him develop bad habits (unlike his mom, who regularly moved her mattress into his room, or nightly allows him to come into their bed instead of walking him back to his room to break the cycle). But we're terrible parents.
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And, I didn't cry!
I am so annoyed with The Bump. I've hardly been able to post anything. I keep getting an error message. I'm starting to wonder if the Bump Gods are trying to tell me something.
@MotherofDragons DD's other eye started showing signs of viral conjunctivitis today, but luckily they look so much better tonight! Seems to be running its course already as some other cold symptoms start to kick in. Thanks for asking! All around we've been very lucky despite a less than ideal few days.
In other news, I am part of the puffy/tears eye crew today. Before my shower yesterday, my BFF texted me asking to bring my ultrasound photo because they bought a frame for it. I paused in my head for a beat, but then I figured these women are my family and I need to stop being paranoid and learn to trust.
You know where this is going. Like a bad horror movie. Toward the end of the shower, I ask BFF for it and she tells me our other BFF has it bc it didn't fit the frame. Ok, fine. I trust these girls to the fullest. Things got hectic and they ended up leaving without saying bye because I was so busy saying farewell to other guests. Like the mama bear I'm becoming, the photo remains on my brain but I figure it's in good hands for the next 24 hours at the most (because I would pick it up at my first opportunity). My BFF followed up last night and asked if I got it back from bff2. I told her no but I would just swing by her place Monday for it.
So today I reached out to bff2 to pick up my baby's photo and turns out she LOST IT. That she put it near my purse at one point but then things got busy and she forgot! That she's trying to reach out to my dr's office and she felt horrible. Nobody at the banquet hall turned it in either. How does an ultrasound photo disappear?? I've been in tears all night. I can't bear the thought of my precious baby's photo in a trash can somewhere.
Then I wonder why I have trust issues
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=621387781387833&id=470419676484645&_rdr
Join me in my freakout, won't you?
@delujm0 Yea, I'm gonna need this baby to enjoy the womb for as long as safely possible. Your post just gave me palpitations
And his ex is all over him because he converted his son's car seat to a booster with the regular seat belt (did not ask my opinion, I wouldn't have done it, but I feel like it's not entirely my place because I assumed he had a discussion with her about it before he did it). I did try to express that I would wait (he's 4, and heavier than my 5 year old - who we just switched to a seatbelt booster after his 5th birthday). So then he got mad when I reminded him that I also shared concerns with him about converting it already. But of course he didn't just take the straps out, he had to freaking cut them out, so we can't even just put them back in.
Mom to Madison- 5 and Lillian 2....and now surprise baby #3!
Hope everything goes well! @Allybiery
BFP #1 6/13 DD 3/14
Mirena 10/14-5/16
BFP #2 9/2/16, CP confirmed 9/8/16
BFP #3 10/10/16 EDD 6/22/17
Me: 36; DH: 38
DD: 7; DS1: 4; DS2 due 6-21-17!
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MMC & D&C Aug 2016
It finally came out in one of his counseling sessions (because, yes, she has her 4 year old in weekly counseling, and has for almost a year now) that he prefers sleeping at our house because he shares a room with DS and isn't all alone. He sleeps better because his brother is there. I so smuggly wanted to tell her where to shove her bad parenting comments. Another big part of the improved sleep habits with us is that we were consistent when he was having trouble, and never let him develop bad habits (unlike his mom, who regularly moved her mattress into his room, or nightly allows him to come into their bed instead of walking him back to his room to break the cycle). But we're terrible parents.
BFP #1 9/1999. DD Born 6/7/2000
BFP #2 10/2011. EDD 7/11/12. MMC discovered 11/2/11. D&C 11/4/11.
DX PCOS 10/2012.
BFP#3 1/11/13. DS Born 9/17/2013
BFP#4 9/30/17. Grow baby grow!
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