Just here to b*tch.. my employer is rolling out a policy banning us from hair salons, nail salons, gyms, restaurants and a bunch of other places and making us sign paperwork acknowledging we are aware. If we’re caught we face judicial punishment. My state just re-opened all that stuff. I have a hair appointment next week 😩. I haven’t had my hair cut or colored in over 6 months. I already feel like I look like a troll under a bridge can I just get a day to get my hair fixed. First world problems I know.
My stupid chickens decided to escape to the neighbor's yard today. I spent 30 minutes taking my giant pregnant self and crawling through shrubs to catch the escapee and then another hour putting all of them back in their coop. I am so not chasing anymore chickens today. We never had this issue with our chickens from last season. This is the 3rd time in a week that we've had to get them out of someone's yard.
@mamahosch I'm so irritated by the lack of selection for athletic maternity shorts anywhere. I just want Nike shorts but with a belly panel instead of elastic (that don't cost $60). Not sure why that's such an ask.
@anitamargarita_82 oh wow! that sucks. I actually had a hair appointment scheduled for Friday but that's out the window now of course...can I ask what kind of work you do?
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
@anitamargarita_82 I’m trying to figure out how they can control what you do on your private time? How will they know if you went or if you did it yourself?
@mckjacks That sucks about the chickens but I’m really jealous you have some. I’ve always wanted some but my husband hates the idea.
My vent for this morning is my morning sickness decided to rear it’s ugly head again. I was hoping I was done with the actual puking.
It could be that I am anxious because my boyfriend has started traveling for work again (don’t get me started on that), and he’ll be gone for 5 days. It always made me on edge, but even more so with everything going on. I remind myself that at least he has a job, he can social distant while working, is working outside, and can drive to his destination. But it still puts me on edge.
@anitamargarita_82 I am not a lawyer, but I feel like that isn't actionable at all. I mean they could do an internal punishment I suppose, however that would still be super sketchy. I don't see how they could possibly enforce any judicial punishment
@animalandplantrescuer That would make me super nervous too. Have you tried adding more salt to your food? My doula suggested it my last pregnancy when I was still having nausea this far into my pregnancy and it worked well. Not always, but often enough that I do it now.
Did any of my California (maybe mainly central to Southern California) peeps feel the earthquake about 10 minutes ago? I did, but figured it was me imagining things because no animals or humans in the house seemed to notice.
Ladies I work for Uncle Sam and wear his uniform everyday that’s why he has the right to control what we do even in our private time. I suppose I could try to color my own hair but I suspect it would be a hot mess given that I have highlights and low lights to cover grey. I was just really really looking forward to my hair appointment. Oh well.
@animalandplantrescuer I'm on the 3rd floor of a hospital in Bako and most definitely felt it.
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
Can you guys help me rationalize through a decision? MHs grandmother who is 97 just had major surgery and is in a rehab place after discharge from the hospital in Texas--his parents live there as well (ETA-Texas, not the rehab). His brother, brother's wife, and two kids have decided last minute to fly down to visit over 4th of July weekend. No one is allowed to visit in the rehab, but they are hoping she will be out in time to see them (plus also just visiting his parents). MH has decided last minute now that he wants to go (probably the 2nd-5th). Grandma won't be discharged until July 3rd at the earliest, so it feels like a 50/50 shot whether anyone will actually get to see her. I was considering going with him and bringing our almost 2 yo, but now that I know we might not even get to see grandma, it seems a little silly. Plus COVID. Plus tickets at this point are like $700. But it's the last chance I will have to visit his parents for the next year as I will have no vacation time to spare bc of my maternity leave. MH is being very reasonable about it and says he would love to have us there with him but understands the problems it poses as well. WWYD?
@carrotsandpeas3 I would not go, if it were me. If you were to come in contact with it in the airport or on the plane (personally I think airport is a bigger risk), and you do get to see Grandma, you could expose her before even coming down with symptoms yourself. In my area case numbers are too high to take that risk. The expensive of it would just help confirm the decision. But, that’s me. I understand your reasons for wanting to go!
@baseballismyfavoriteseason yeah that makes sense. Maybe this is terrible, but with the rest of the family going, it's hard to know if the additional exposure from me would mean anything. Plus, she's 97 with terminal cancer and would rather risk catching it if it meant getting to see her great grandkids again. If I knew she would actually be discharged in time, I would probably do it, but it seems like a lot of risk as a pregnant woman and also a lot of work and money to drag a 2 year old across the country for maybe chance of seeing her. I'm definitely leaning towards not doing it, but the guilt is real.
@carrotsandpeas3 First off your edit about them not all living in the rehab made me laugh. As for your question I would also lean on not going, but that is coming strictly from the outside point of view. Especially since you don’t know if you’ll see her. But I of course don’t have the emotional feelings to the situation that you or your husband have, so that might change how I would feel about the situation.
@carrotsandpeas3 I'm team "not worth it." Maybe some extra Zoom calls or FaceTime.
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
@carrotsandpeas3 Can totally understand all that. And you’re totally right—everyone else could potentially cause the exposure themselves. I would have a hard time knowing it could have been me, but that’s me. I’m pissed because my aunt and cousin were visiting at my mom’s house today, and they live in the county that’s having the worst outbreak in the state—just to illustrate, I’m taking a way harder line than most others right now. I certainly wouldn’t judge you for making the decision to go!
@carrotsandpeas3 I might be changing my answer, after thinking about it more. Grandma might be more at risk catching Covid from the rehab facility than from everyone traveling to see her. I think I’m still leaning towards “I wouldn’t go myself,” but not as strongly...
I wouldn’t travel to Texas because cases are exploding down here. I also heard some states are starting to do mandatory quarantines if you travel here. My grandma has the same mentality too. All her grandkids and cousins have been going to visit her but I just can’t do it. It’s a total personal decision.
Thank you all. After sleeping on it, I'm like 95% certain I'm not going to make the trip. I feel guilty for not going when I physically could (as that's usually not the case for me with work, etc), but it just doesn't make sense. I care about his grandma, but we aren't particularly close or anything. Plus, MH will have the rest of his family with him, so I'm not really sending him "alone." COVID cases are decreasing here in Indiana at this point, but it sounds like Texas is on the serious upswing. On top of all that, traveling with an almost 2 year old lapchild on a plane to a 3 bedroom house that they would try to cram 6 adults and 3 kids into just sounds awful. (MIL practically threw a fit when I mentioned maybe getting a hotel room).
So yeah. Lots of what feel like selfish reasons, but the trip doesn't make sense right now. In more semi-selfish news, it means I will be spending my birthday weekend solo parenting while he's gone, so that kinda sucks too.
@carrotsandpeas3 watch all the movies or shows no one else wants/can watch, read a trashy book, order fabulous take-out from PostMates, and have the best damned birthday on your own!
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
@kboydbowman doing any of that with a 2 yo in tow is a challenge. It's also a long weekend (daycare closed on the 3rd for the holiday), but I will try!
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
@kboydbowman not a chance. Traveling with her with both of us would be hard enough. Plus ILs would be zero help while he was there...probably more of a hindrance to be honest. They have no idea what a toddler needs. That's why I was struggling so much with the decision--only chance of toddler going to see grandma means I would have to go.
Pretty sure they’re allowing visitors again at my doctor’s office and they never said anything. I’m pretty bummed because DH is off work today and would have been able to come had we known. ☹️
@carrotsandpeas3 I meant to reply yesterday but TB was being...TB... I was also on the "no trip" team. As sad as it is, I think your motivations are important too. Plus at 2yo your DD would have to pay for a ticket too and that adds up. And with TX being a hotspot, I would prefer to stay put.
In fact, I am actually annoyed at my IL who are visiting from TX next week. We haven't seen them since Christmas (DH went down there mid-January for his grandma's funeral but that was it). They are driving, which is great, and stopping on the way at a friend's home. However, when they are here they will be staying at a HOTEL. Like...ok. We have a spare bedroom. Sure, we moved a year ago so we are still not set for guests and usually make it happen when guests are here (and so far, we haven't had many). But given the situation, why would they stay at a hotel??? I am a bit nervous now, but there is no turning back. I will have to be super strict about washing hands and wearing a mask while at the hotel. They are at 50% capacity, and my IL are leaving before 4th of July weekend, but still...
@morethanamama she's technically not 2 until August so she would be free, but would be a PITA to have as a lap child. She is miss independent.
Lol and here I am saying "I wish they would let me stay at a hotel." But that's bc there will be way more people there than my ILs house can hold. They have 2 bedrooms and an office and there would be 6 adults, a 5 yo, 3 yo, and 2 yo there. Plus they have zero concept of a 2 yo needing to keep to a sleeping schedule. They are hard to visit in the best of circumstances, but with everything going on it just sounds like a nightmare.
@carrotsandpeas3 when is your birthday? Mine is the 2nd. We can be bummer-of-a-birthday buddies! I can't think of a single thing to do to celebrate since we can't go out and we can't go anywhere cool enough to go hiking (hubs has an ear injury that acts up with major elevation changes) so I'm celebrating with an OB visit.
@amapa20 mine is the 6th. I told Clementine I don't want her as a birthday present lol.
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
@amapa20 mine is the 3rd! I've always loved summer and the holiday weekend because of it. We used to always set off fireworks at my birthday party as a kid. I have zero plans this year as well.
@kboydbowman my wedding anniversary is the 6th! And yes, stay put Clemen-tiny!
We are all talking about July, right? Magnesium brain fog.
Current pregnancy - First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Four prior losses, no living children - 1 first trimester miscarriage, 1 blighted ovum, 1 chemical, and one extreme premature live birth daughter who died at 15 days old.
Lots of early July birthdays! My mom’s is the 4th, and our wedding anniversary is the 13th.
Today I decided to venture out to some garage sales! I literally went all day because some started at different times. I scored on quite a few sales with cheap, adorable boy clothes and a couple of items!! I couldn’t even go to one sale because there were so many people in this lady’s tiny garage I would have been overwhelmed and felt like I was going to catch COVID 😬. Most of them i was the only one or all the stuff was outside so I felt a lot safer. It was hot out, but so fun to get out of the house finally!
Husband officially booked his flight to COVIDville USA. I mean Texas. 😝 Was the last seat on the flight so gave me one last reason to add to my opt out pile.
Re: June Randoms
@mamahosch I'm so irritated by the lack of selection for athletic maternity shorts anywhere. I just want Nike shorts but with a belly panel instead of elastic (that don't cost $60). Not sure why that's such an ask.
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
@mckjacks That sucks about the chickens but I’m really jealous you have some. I’ve always wanted some but my husband hates the idea.
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
So yeah. Lots of what feel like selfish reasons, but the trip doesn't make sense right now. In more semi-selfish news, it means I will be spending my birthday weekend solo parenting while he's gone, so that kinda sucks too.
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
I was also on the "no trip" team. As sad as it is, I think your motivations are important too. Plus at 2yo your DD would have to pay for a ticket too and that adds up. And with TX being a hotspot, I would prefer to stay put.
In fact, I am actually annoyed at my IL who are visiting from TX next week. We haven't seen them since Christmas (DH went down there mid-January for his grandma's funeral but that was it). They are driving, which is great, and stopping on the way at a friend's home. However, when they are here they will be staying at a HOTEL. Like...ok. We have a spare bedroom. Sure, we moved a year ago so we are still not set for guests and usually make it happen when guests are here (and so far, we haven't had many). But given the situation, why would they stay at a hotel??? I am a bit nervous now, but there is no turning back. I will have to be super strict about washing hands and wearing a mask while at the hotel. They are at 50% capacity, and my IL are leaving before 4th of July weekend, but still...
Lol and here I am saying "I wish they would let me stay at a hotel." But that's bc there will be way more people there than my ILs house can hold. They have 2 bedrooms and an office and there would be 6 adults, a 5 yo, 3 yo, and 2 yo there. Plus they have zero concept of a 2 yo needing to keep to a sleeping schedule. They are hard to visit in the best of circumstances, but with everything going on it just sounds like a nightmare.
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
@kboydbowman my wedding anniversary is the 6th! And yes, stay put Clemen-tiny!
First BFP on 1/4/22. Due date 9/13/22.
Today I decided to venture out to some garage sales! I literally went all day because some started at different times. I scored on quite a few sales with cheap, adorable boy clothes and a couple of items!! I couldn’t even go to one sale because there were so many people in this lady’s tiny garage I would have been overwhelmed and felt like I was going to catch COVID 😬. Most of them i was the only one or all the stuff was outside so I felt a lot safer. It was hot out, but so fun to get out of the house finally!