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Random Vents?
Anyone need to vent?
I got hit by an 18 wheeler a few weeks ago and the whole thing is such a mess. It is making me very stressed and angry. And DH is driving me crazy talking about it nonstop and asking a million questions about the insurance and what is going to happen. It is really not helping the situation or my mood.
Also, there is a ton of construction right outside of my office and it makes it such a hassle to come in and out. I wish they would just finish already.
Mom to Alex - 8.29.06, Foster - 1.22.09, Emily - 6.24.11
Re: Random Vents?
A co-worker just told me "It must be nice to be naturally thin like you are, no matter how much I diet I'll never be thin". She was eating a hamburger, french fries, coke, a brownie & a cookie. I was eating a gluten free turkey sandwich & a cup of fruit.
Four people chimed in on how lucky I am to be naturally thin. I didn't even know how to respond to that.
HP - while I'm sure you do have some natural thinness to you, I've never really seen you eat something terrible - like her lunch.
This weekend, my sisters SIL made a comment about my weight - and not a nice one. It will be very hard for me not to say something similar when I happen to see her again.
Happy Tuesday and Happy Payday! NOT!
Everyone and there mom seem to have an issue with their pay check, when they really don't. sigh...
One of my bffs is getting married in April in Galveston at the Galvez. She didn't block any rooms there or anywhere on the island for her guests, out of town family, wedding party, etc. to book a room at. So I am on the hunt for a reasonable looking and affordable hotel to stay at. Kind of irked by this.
Then yesterday I went to pick up my bm dress and the stores door was locked at 11:10. Sign said hours of operation 11-8. Knocked 3 times, rang the door bell 3 times. Nothing. Went to the tux place next door. The guy insisted that they were there but wouldn't go behind the door to check. Went back and knocked on the window. I asked the lady if the door was supposed to be locked and she said, "what do you mean?" I said, "It's 11:18 am and the door is locked." she said, "Well, we're working." If you were, there would have been people getting fitted for dresses and making arrangements and such. She didn't talk to me the rest of the 10 mins I was there to pick up my dress.
I haven't had a phone since Friday, when mine broke. I got the new one today and went to get the SD card out of my old phone that has all of my pictures and videos and contacts, and it's gone. I'm pretty upset, so I emailed DH. His first response was to "calm down" and then "what do you want me to do. I'm at work". I was just venting, I'm really upset that all of my pictures and videos are gone and all I get is "calm down".
Someone on my FB status announcing that we're having a third boy commented "I'm so sad for the Grandma that has wanted a girl for a long time." She's referring to my MIL, who has four sons and this will be her fifth grandson. There was no congrats or anything to go with it, that was her entire comment. A couple people have made negative comments about having three boys since yesterday and it makes me sad for this baby. I would like to have a girl, but I'm excited that I'm going to be blessed with another son and that he's healthy. I'm super offended by everyone that keeps giving me frowny faces and I feel like I have to defend my son... already.
I don't know if this is a vent... but I'm so sad. My best friend here is moving out of town. Our husbands grew up together and we always talk about our kids growing up together. I'm just so sad for me and I'm sad for her because I know she isn't thrilled about the move. being a grown up sucks.
I'm tired of feeling taken for granted and like I spend all of my free time trying to make people happy who never return the favor.
Okay, that is completely uncalled for, and would prompt me to make a very angry FB status post. I would go all kinds of drama on that. Not that I'm saying you should, but geesh. GET REAL. Like, for real, get a frame of reference. It's not like you can have too many healthy baby boys. HOORAY BABY, healthy baby, boy baby!!!!
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Thanks to MyFitnessPal and some other research lately, I've realized I ingest too much sodium. I don't really think about this nutrient in food, but I guess I should start paying more attention. The primary offender seems to be lunch. GRR.
This does explain my recent plateau despite losing inches everywhere.
I'm ready for February to start...I think I will celebrate a new year on January 31st too.
I am constantly surprised at how freaking rude people can be. This makes me so angry for you. Just disgusting. GGGGRRRRRRR
You should just tell people you are ecstatic about having a 3rd boy because you would have no idea what to do with a girl, and this is how you wanted it--boys love their momma's best, anyway. With a girl, you'll just fight through her teens
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I'm with jax
HA, thanks! I didn't mean to dominate this thread with my vent, but it really bothers me that people are disappointed in my baby because he's got a penis. For those of you that I'm not FB friends with, this is my current status:
Some people have asked or expressed sadness or disappointment that we are having our third boy. I would like to state for the record that Gary and I are incredibly blessed to have three healthy, happy babies and the fact that they all three happen to be boys makes no difference to either of us. Sure, we'd like a girl, and maybe at some point in the future we'll be blessed with a girl. Until then we're beyond thrilled that Third Baby is healthy, and male. If other people, our family or otherwise, are sad or disappointed I welcome you to have your own babies and to please not be disappointed or sad about mine.
Can I "like" a post on the nest?
I hope this stops the comments. People are dumb sometimes.
I'm grumpy today so I could vent about a lot of things but I'll just stick with one for now.
We have a grocery list on the fridge. When we see that something is running low, we write it on the list. if you use the last if something, put it on the list. Even better if you do it when you use the next-to-last, but whatever. DH left me 1.5 scoops of formula today. It's not on the list so I assumed we had another can. Nope. Grrrr.
I think I've reached the Batsh!t Crazy mark in my pregnancy.
People are BUGGING me. I can handle stupidity until about 2:00 pm. After that I'm dysfunctional with stupid people.
DH is squashing my dreams of becoming a mom. He has decided he's not sure if he wants us to do the IVF and would be ok with not having children. He said he's not sure he is ready to be a father. I told him that not many men are until they actually become one. I dont know what has changed his mind since we've been trying for over 2 years now to have a baby. I have been so upset the last week or so after we went to the IVF class and we left the class without signing any consents like all of the other couples.
He is out of town this week and told me we can talk more about it when he comes back. I'm just so sad and so mad at him at the same time. As long as I can remember I knew I wanted children. I even went in to nursing knowing I only wanted to work with children. I am now 38 and don't have much time for my work obsessed husband to decide when and if he is ready to have children.
He also totally hates the idea of IVF. He wants to get pregnant naturally...who doesn't. But that is not an option for us anymore...my doctor has medically proven that.
Ok, vent over. Please keep us in your T&Ps. This has been a very stressful process for us and I'm getting tired of trying and crying.
GEAUX TIGERS!!!
1st pregnancy: BFP- 6/28/09 - Found out we lost our little girl on 10/9/09 at 19w 4d - D&E- 10/14/09
June 2010, corrective surgery for Septate Uterus and large fibroids
2nd pregnancy: BFP- 10/18/10 - Slow rising, non-doubling HCGs, no heart beat. Non-viable pregnancy, D&C- 11/12/10
Started Metformin 6/30/11, Started Clomid 7/20/11 - Unsuccessful
HSG and Laparoscopic surgery revealed blocked tubes and lots of scar tissue...IVF here we come!!!
Surprise BFP naturally!!! IT'S A BOY!!!
Many, many hugs & prayers for you.
Oh no : (
There are so many possibilities there... You just never know what's happening in his mind. Hopefully he can talk with you about what he's thinking. They have classes and consent forms for a reason, surely he can't be the only person who second guesses himself about it.
HaviNg never been through it, I can't know all of the things that go through your minds... But I can certainly imagine how at some points it might be emotionally easier for him to have an end in sight and focus on acceptance/status quo and kind of throwing his hands in the air. You've both been through so many obstacles on this journey, hopefully he just needs a mental rest before continuing.
Lots of thoughts and prayers coming your way. I have so much faith that somehow this is all preparing you to become the most wonderful mother you can be one day.
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I'm so sorry. Lots of prayers and hugs for you. I agree with Jax that he might need a mental break to process everything. If you ever need to talk, I'm here to lend a long distance ear...
ditto. sometimes it's just easier to try to convince yourself you dont' want something then continue to face the dissapointment and frustration. big hugs and prayers for you. you know how to reach me if you want to vent or talk.
Big hugs to you, Ala_#'s.
Like the others, I'm thinking maybe he just needs a little time to process all the info from the class. I hope so. Lots of T&P for you.