Just talked to the bank. House appraised right what I thought it would appraise for (). This is perfect. Means we can take out a loan for what we need to build a shop for DH. Also nice because it appraised for XXX when we bought it so value has increased nicely. (Don't ask how much we spent on renovations. I'm not sure and I really don't want to know).
Post by estrellita on Sept 17, 2015 17:22:23 GMT -5
Nice!
Our budget is going.. ok. I made a meal plan and so far have stuck to it with the exception of making grilled cheese and soup instead of pizza because I didn't end up buying any pizza. I didn't find any really on sale. I'd say that was a win for me! ETA didn't finish my thought lol. I've been trying to track everything but with trying to pack and do everything else I've kinda been slacking. I am at least trying to keep close tabs mentally on everything and really trying to cut down non essential spending. It's so much easier said than done! But I did only buy coffee once this week and have been instead drinking the free stuff in the break room that isn't that good but hey, it's free!
As for my mental health, I haven't gone in anywhere but I am feeling a little better, at least for now. I just need to take control of my life back. I think once I feel more comfortable financially and in our home, it will hopefully follow that my mental health will improve. I really don't want to go back on meds but we'll see if I can get control of this!
Post by ginkgoleaf on Sept 17, 2015 17:43:04 GMT -5
Well since you asked, I'll C&P from TTTC Grads.
Had my anatomy scan today and everything looks great! Babies are very clearly still a boy and a girl, girl is 12oz and measuring 4 days behind, boy is 11oz and measuring 1 day behind. Great heartbeats, measurements, etc. Baby boy was moving like crazy and baby girl was just chilling most of the time, lol. She has an anterior placenta so I don't feel her much yet, but I certainly am feeling the boy a lot! Girl is head down and boy is transverse for now. We're so relieved and happy!
Sorry, there is nothing non-baby-related going on in my life lately.
Great news! How big will the shop be? I wish we had space for that. Even a small shed would take up too much backyard.
Hoping for a 30x40. We are waiting to hear back about quotes right now. So that very much will make the decision for us.
We could just have the concrete poured and main frame installed and we do the rest which would be much cheaper and might go that route but hoping to pay someone to do all the work.
Same as ginkgoleaf, nothing non-baby-related going on in my life.
DS had his 2 month appointment today. He's 50th percentile in every category. He's a fussy guy generally; my MIL said last night or night before last that he's not an easy baby. She would know, apparently DH and his brother both had bad colic. Thank the Lord he sleeps at night and nurses well. I couldn't do this without sleep.
My job situation is still a hot mess. Even though I turned down the promotion back in June, I think they are going to force me into it. HR has been sitting on the approval for weeks so my only hope is that they don't come back with a strong enough offer and I get to stay where I am. Otherwise, I may be back to full time travel. Nope.
Oh! And I'm getting a replacement work phone so I might be able to GBCN more during the day. The screen on my old phone slowly faded after I dropped it one too many times so it was basically the suck trying to internet on that thing.
ewall - I think I missed the backstory. How can they force you into accepting a promotion?
It's not uncommon in my particular job/industry (business traveler) to get assigned a new territory. I have a smaller territory now, but they want me to take on more responsibility with a larger market. I'm not interested because it would involve much more travel. Also, the upper level managers get a kick out of moving people around to make us miserable. Gotta shake things up and keep it interesting is their thinking.
I told them I don't get paid enough to switch. So they requested a raise from HR which is where the hold up is now.
Post by katespade on Sept 17, 2015 19:54:19 GMT -5
ewall - That is a really crummy situation to be in. I'm sorry that they're forcing you into taking that on after you've already said you weren't interested.
Hugs estrellita. It's really something to be proud of that you are working on taking charge and getting yourself in a better position. These changes are hard and sounds like you are doing great!
ewall Ugh I can't believe they could do that to you.
Post by wanderingenough on Sept 18, 2015 7:32:16 GMT -5
May DD this -- I mentioned a few months ago that the company H and I both work for is going through a transition, which will lead to job uncertainties. Those things seem to still be moving forward and look like they will finalize the second half of next year. In the meantime, we have decided that I will ride out the storm and H will start looking externally in the spring. Unfortunately, this could mean moving as soon as next year, when we literally bought our dream house in May. I try not to think about that part right now because it makes me crazy. We closed on the house 4 weeks before these "transition" rumors started. 4 weeks!
Post by HoneySpider on Sept 18, 2015 7:40:30 GMT -5
wanderingenough I'm sorry, that type of uncertainty is the worst. And your house is gorgeous, you can't leave it! I hope it all works out for you guys. If you do have to move, where do you want to go?
Post by HoneySpider on Sept 18, 2015 7:55:08 GMT -5
I think I've updated all my stuff here and there, but I'll throw it in again anyway:
1. 12 weeks since m/c and my hcg levels are still at 12 and not moving. Doctors suspect a partial molar pregnancy. I'm supposed to be seeing the gynecologic oncologist next week (still waiting to find out when) I'm really bummed over this. It's bad enough to miscarry but to not be able to get back to normal is the worst.
2. Job hunting sucks. The cluster of 4 interviews I had at the end of July? None panned out. I had another interview yesterday, I'm overqualified for the job (it's basically the same as a position I held 5 years ago) so I wouldn't be surprised if I don't progress in the interviews based on that. It's probably pretty obvious I would outgrow it quickly. I think it would be fine just to get back working and get a paycheck but nothing with long-term potential. I'm not going to overthink it or worry or get excited or anything. We'll just see what happens.
3. I had a few good weeks with weight loss (down 4.8 lbs) but I'm struggling this week. I need a kick in the butt. I'll start a thread for that.
wanderingenough I hope things work out so that you can stay in your dream house. And if not there, somewhere equally amazing. Good luck. I understand the "should we stay or should we go" uncertainty.
No exciting updates here. I'm on my 3rd cycle trying after my D&C. It took three cycles last time so I'm hopeful three is the magic number and it will work this time.
I was crazy unorganized over the spring semester and had a hard time juggling school and work. I'm doing a much better job this time around though.