Post by 2curlydogs on Aug 15, 2013 12:23:27 GMT -5
I'm sick. Some sort of damned head cold with sinus congestion and mild sore throat and cough from post nasal drip. It's more annoying than awful, but it's also really sapping my strength and energy. I'm not sure I'm going to last at work today.
I sent H a list of 12 cribs to review. I'm astounded at the selection in "espresso" for cribs under $200. It did not exist 3 years ago when we did this for B.
We started Project Semi-Tough-Love last night with B. When he wakes up at night, we're going in, putting him back in bed, but then, depending on the time, either just tucking him in and leaving or sitting next to the door and leaving after 10-15 minutes. But no more of this sleeping on the floor next to his bed. I am also thinking of putting a nightlight back in his room (we took it out waaaaaaay back during either the 4 month wakeful or 7 month "WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU?!" and never put it back in). I think he's starting to be afraid of the dark. He talks a lot in the evening about how it's getting dark out, etc. Last night when he woke up at 10pm-ish, I had to turn back on Sheldon Turtle for him. And it's entirely possible I'm just grabbing at straws, too.
I only brought soup to eat today. All day. Because I'm an idiot. I'm going to gnaw someone's arm off by 2pm.
Post by Alwaysabridesmaidf on Aug 15, 2013 12:30:55 GMT -5
I met up with a few friends from highschool back in March. We went to a bar and they were having raffles. One of the girls bought some raffle tickets because they were giving away a tattoo. She wanted to leave early so she asked me to listen for her numbers. Anyways she didn't win the tattoo but did win an xbox 360 with kinnect and 2 games. They made me get up on stage and do a little dance to collect it. Horribly embarassing. When I texted her to tell her what she won, she said "aww boo I wanted the tattoo" and made no mention of coming to get the xbox. For about 2 months I basically texted her weekly to say oh hey, how about that xbox or oh hey, my cat loves your xbox with a pic of my cat sitting on her box. She basically would just say "lol". I considered shipping it to her but I don't really want to pay for it. At this point part of me just wants to sell it or something. Her wedding is next year and I seriously considered wrapping it for her shower or something. I don't know why it bothers me so much, I guess I just don't understand why she doesn't care about $300 worth of equipment.
Post by disappointedkittens on Aug 15, 2013 12:31:31 GMT -5
I'm really annoyed trying to buy baby stuff in Canada. It seems like everything is available cheaply and easily on amazon.com, but on amazon.ca it's either not available or twice the price. I'm partcularly annoyed right now because the carseat I want is $130 in the US and $200 in Canada and you can't bring them accross the border. I feel like every time I find a baby product I want I realize that I can't get it here, or it's just not worth the price. Rage!
I found my first stretch mark last night and wanted to cry. I am almost 37 weeks and thought I may get away with not having any. I cried and felt like an ass and DH told me he would still love me even if my stomach looked like a road map so that cheered me up some.
Also, I have to add that treating an employee like shit is not a good way to ramp up productivity. He has no clue how to motivate me (I prefer pays on the back, tell me I'm doing well, I'm improving etc. I need positive reinforcement). Everything from him is negative to me. I have to reinforce myself in front of him "we are way ahead of last year, I had less review comments, started project earlier, took less time" etc.
Sometimes I wonder if he just wants me to quit. I love my company, coworkers, and my former boss and I don't want to quit.
Hugs Merida! That sounds awful and so frustrating. It's amazing to me how many managers don't realize that doing simple things can really improve morale in the office, and the whole team's performance. Hang in there, maybe he will be the one who leaves! We can hope right?
I found my first stretch mark last night and wanted to cry. I am almost 37 weeks and thought I may get away with not having any.
I found my first one yesterday. With my rapid expansion of my belly I expected them and when they didn't show I kinda figured I wouldn't get any. It's right at the.front/middle of my belly too. No fair!
Also, I have to add that treating an employee like shit is not a good way to ramp up productivity. He has no clue how to motivate me (I prefer pays on the back, tell me I'm doing well, I'm improving etc. I need positive reinforcement). Everything from him is negative to me. I have to reinforce myself in front of him "we are way ahead of last year, I had less review comments, started project earlier, took less time" etc.
Sometimes I wonder if he just wants me to quit. I love my company, coworkers, and my former boss and I don't want to quit.
I have a co-worker who is like this. And our manager is fairly hands-off, so I don't get any specific feedback there, either.
And then it turns around and at, like, my annual review it's all glowing shit and exceeds expectations. Or in company-wide presentations when, up to date, all I've heard is "You're doing it wrong." and then it's suddenly "And Curly did an amazing job at keeping the project afloat."
It's like "Ok, you know what would be good? If you were telling me these things more than once in a blue moon when you HAVE to quantify my performance."
I don't need constant "You're doing a great job!" reenforcement, but when all you hear is "You're a fuck up", that starts to suck your soul out. It is utterly disheartening on a day to day basis.
Post by simpsongal on Aug 15, 2013 13:25:28 GMT -5
I felt like crap this morning - beginning with me upchucking into a bag on the metro platform. Awesome. Why do I keep trying to ween off Zofran? Oh yeah, the crater in my colon.
My rug came for the nursery. The green is sort of nice but the beige color is like an army green? Ugh. Now I need to decide if I can make it work or ship this 50 lb. behemoth back to Overstock. I'm hoping the rug looks better in different light - I'm going to have DH lug it up the nursery to see.
Post by Cheesecake on Aug 15, 2013 13:31:10 GMT -5
@abbycobb I eat all deli meats without heating (unless I prefer something heated because it tastes better that way). The only things I stay away from is roast beef or other things that stay raw on the inside.
Deli meats aren't on the list of things to avoid anywhere but in the US and listeria is much more often found in veggies than in deli meats - and you wouldn't avoid veggies, would you??!!
If you're craving a sandwich, go get one! For real! Just make sure the place you buy it from is clean.
I met up with a few friends from highschool back in March. We went to a bar and they were having raffles. One of the girls bought some raffle tickets because they were giving away a tattoo. She wanted to leave early so she asked me to listen for her numbers. Anyways she didn't win the tattoo but did win an xbox 360 with kinnect and 2 games. They made me get up on stage and do a little dance to collect it. Horribly embarassing. When I texted her to tell her what she won, she said "aww boo I wanted the tattoo" and made no mention of coming to get the xbox. For about 2 months I basically texted her weekly to say oh hey, how about that xbox or oh hey, my cat loves your xbox with a pic of my cat sitting on her box. She basically would just say "lol". I considered shipping it to her but I don't really want to pay for it. At this point part of me just wants to sell it or something. Her wedding is next year and I seriously considered wrapping it for her shower or something. I don't know why it bothers me so much, I guess I just don't understand why she doesn't care about $300 worth of equipment.
Dude wtf? I would send her one last text like, 'hey, do you not want this Xbox? Because if not I'm going to give it to H/keep it/whatever.' I wouldn't tell her you want to sell it though cause then she might realize she could be the one to benefit. She sounds like a weirdo!
@callmefia I've had supervisors like that - it blows, and it's hard not to take it personally. Hopefully you can be back under your former supervisor sooner rather than later.
@abbycobb I have definitely not avoided deli meat and my baby's just fine thus far! It's all about your comfort level.
My random is that we have our first baby class tonight - and I'm kind of nervous! Also, I really, really didn't want to take a class but my H was into it...hopefully we both find it helpful.
I met up with a few friends from highschool back in March. We went to a bar and they were having raffles. One of the girls bought some raffle tickets because they were giving away a tattoo. She wanted to leave early so she asked me to listen for her numbers. Anyways she didn't win the tattoo but did win an xbox 360 with kinnect and 2 games. They made me get up on stage and do a little dance to collect it. Horribly embarassing. When I texted her to tell her what she won, she said "aww boo I wanted the tattoo" and made no mention of coming to get the xbox. For about 2 months I basically texted her weekly to say oh hey, how about that xbox or oh hey, my cat loves your xbox with a pic of my cat sitting on her box. She basically would just say "lol". I considered shipping it to her but I don't really want to pay for it. At this point part of me just wants to sell it or something. Her wedding is next year and I seriously considered wrapping it for her shower or something. I don't know why it bothers me so much, I guess I just don't understand why she doesn't care about $300 worth of equipment.
Dude wtf? I would send her one last text like, 'hey, do you not want this Xbox? Because if not I'm going to give it to H/keep it/whatever.' I wouldn't tell her you want to sell it though cause then she might realize she could be the one to benefit. She sounds like a weirdo!
LOL I know right? I already told her once that I was going to sell it and move to Mexico with the proceeds. I sent her a reminder text and she was like "Oh I forgot! What are you doing next week? Drinks?" I sent a reply and heard nothing so I this will probably go on for a few more months.
I thought the deli meat thing sounded a little silly, but was also like, meh, deli sandwiches - I'm not going to miss those much. Then I remembered Jimmy Johns...
My SIL is ~6 weeks ahead of me, and BIL wouldn't allow her to order even non-deli meat items from Subway because they don't sterilize the counters after making stuff with the deli meat.
My random is that we have our first baby class tonight - and I'm kind of nervous! Also, I really, really didn't want to take a class but my H was into it...hopefully we both find it helpful.
We sort of quit our baby class. :-\ Neither of us was finding it very helpful and felt like we got as much from an hourish with our doula as we had in multiple classes. Now I just wish we hadn't spent the money.
I'm worried this might happen - but it's only two sessions and $40 total, so it won't be the end of the world if it does. Maybe we'll sit in the back so we can sneak out if it's awful. I always hated school; I'm pretty good at ditching!
Post by rupertpenny on Aug 15, 2013 15:07:57 GMT -5
If my H tried to tell me what I was "allowed" to eat during pregnancy I would probably be gearing up to be a single mother.
I officially have an induction scheduled for Sunday night. I'm scared. And now after reading blindyswife thread about facebook I am wondering if I should keep this on a strictly need to know basis, like parents only.
If my H tried to tell me what I was "allowed" to eat during pregnancy I would probably be gearing up to be a single mother.
I officially have an induction scheduled for Sunday night. I'm scared. And now after reading blindyswife thread about facebook I am wondering if I should keep this on a strictly need to know basis, like parents only.
I wouldnt even tell our parents anything anymore if I could help it. Wait until I'm in labor and then say, "guess what everyone, I'm pregnant!" Lol.
I know - it's going to be weird once we tell them and hang out together because I'm going to be drinking my cup of coffee, using hairspray, eating warmed up lunch meat, etc. and I know he's against her doing any of that. To each their own, I suppose.
what?? is this a no-no now?
Some people dont even use nail polish! Or eat soft serve ice cream.
My first appointment is tomorrow, and I go back and forth between being so excited and being terrified.
You aren't alone in feeling this. Mine is next Friday and I'm trying to focus on staying positive, knowing that this is out of my hands. But I'm scared!
If my H tried to tell me what I was "allowed" to eat during pregnancy I would probably be gearing up to be a single mother.
I officially have an induction scheduled for Sunday night. I'm scared. And now after reading blindyswife thread about facebook I am wondering if I should keep this on a strictly need to know basis, like parents only.
What!?! I didn't realize your baby was coming so soon! How are you feeling about it?
And yes, need to know basis. Also, I hope it makes your "baby shower/party" friends feel really badly that they scheduled things so late. I get mad for you all over again just thinking about it.
If my H tried to tell me what I was "allowed" to eat during pregnancy I would probably be gearing up to be a single mother.
I officially have an induction scheduled for Sunday night. I'm scared. And now after reading blindyswife thread about facebook I am wondering if I should keep this on a strictly need to know basis, like parents only.
What!?! I didn't realize your baby was coming so soon! How are you feeling about it?
And yes, need to know basis. Also, I hope it makes your "baby shower/party" friends feel really badly that they scheduled things so late. I get mad for you all over again just thinking about it.
Yeah, I developed gestational hypertension over the last week so they want her out. I am feeling kind of ambivalent. It is nice to have an end in sight, and I will be happy to not be pregnant anymore, but I really wanted a med-free birth and that is obviously not happening anymore. I still want to try and go without an epidural, but I'm trying to keep an open mind.
And I think the friends coming to the party is exactly who I don't want to tell that I have an induction scheduled. I don't think I want to talk about it that much, it will just make me nervous.
What!?! I didn't realize your baby was coming so soon! How are you feeling about it?
And yes, need to know basis. Also, I hope it makes your "baby shower/party" friends feel really badly that they scheduled things so late. I get mad for you all over again just thinking about it.
Yeah, I developed gestational hypertension over the last week so they want her out. I am feeling kind of ambivalent. It is nice to have an end in sight, and I will be happy to not be pregnant anymore, but I really wanted a med-free birth and that is obviously not happening anymore. I still want to try and go without an epidural, but I'm trying to keep an open mind.
And I think the friends coming to the party is exactly who I don't want to tell that I have an induction scheduled. I don't think I want to talk about it that much, it will just make me nervous.
I will cross my fingers that things go smoothly and you get the type of experience you're after.
And sorry - I meant I hope the friends feel badly AFTER the baby is born. I agree not telling them ahead of time is probably the best option.
Yeah, I developed gestational hypertension over the last week so they want her out. I am feeling kind of ambivalent. It is nice to have an end in sight, and I will be happy to not be pregnant anymore, but I really wanted a med-free birth and that is obviously not happening anymore. I still want to try and go without an epidural, but I'm trying to keep an open mind.
And I think the friends coming to the party is exactly who I don't want to tell that I have an induction scheduled. I don't think I want to talk about it that much, it will just make me nervous.
It did seem to go really quick! Very happy for you! I never said this but I actually remember you from the E board on TK. I was much more of a lurker although I posted sometimes. So I feel like I've "known" you for a long time. I was so excited when I saw you pop up on GBCN.
Aw, thank you. Your old SN does look kinda familiar to me.