Star Wars Day Randoms

[housecarder]

How is everyone's morning?

[housecarder]

DS is begging to go to the store and get Oreo pie. He even laid on the ground dramatically and wailed "I can't take this anymore! I need pie!" He gets his melodramatic tendencies from his father.

[cabbagecabbage]

housecarder I love how specific kids are in their demands! Last week DD climbed into my bed at 6 am and sweetly asked to go get ice cream right now. When I said no she flipped out and insisted she only needed the mint chocolate chip kind, as if that's the health food one.

I had weird insomnia from 2-4 again. I guess I fell asleep hard from 4-6 because I missed a thunder storm. I have to lay down 11 hours before my alarm clock if I need decent sleep.

[housecarder]

cabbagecabbage the insomnia is no joke. I don't know how some of you are still working. Even being home I still need a daily nap.

[cabbagecabbage]

I don't know how women work all day either. I worked 40+ hours a week with DD until 38 weeks but I can't recall how I felt. This time I work about 20 hours at 2 pt jobs. DD has preschool m/w/f for two hours and I seriously do nothing I sit on my but or cat nap the whole time she's there. Then I go to bed with my kid at 7 pm and fall asleep watching mindless TV before 8. My house is a wreck and I don't really cook either. Last night we had Stouffers lasagna. Everything is at a bare minimum. My husband is a very understanding person.

[housecarder]

May 4, 2016 6:55:31 GMT -5 cabbagecabbage said:

I don't know how women work all day either. I worked 40+ hours a week with DD until 38 weeks but I can't recall how I felt. This time I work about 20 hours at 2 pt jobs. DD has preschool m/w/f for two hours and I seriously do nothing I sit on my but or cat nap the whole time she's there. Then I go to bed with my kid at 7 pm and fall asleep watching mindless TV before 8. My house is a wreck and I don't really cook either. Last night we had Stouffers lasagna. Everything is at a bare minimum. My husband is a very understanding person.

We've been doing a lot of take out or frozen easy meals

[jewelsofthenile]

I slept horribly last pregnancy and currently my sleep is starting to be more interrupted between bathroom visits and hip and back pain from side sleeping. I fell asleep waiting for my daughter to relax in her crib at 8 pm last night. I love longer sunlight in the evenings but it really affects my kid going to bed on time.

Also, I fully expect to be sleep deprived for another two years. I got a couple good months in there where DD was sleeping through the night most nights and I wasn't tossing and turning because of a super large belly.

[acorn99]

cabbagecabbage, luckily, I slack off a lot and do a fair amount of sitting at work. It can be exhausting, but at least I get to internet all day and eat my meals uninterrupted #silverlinings

[acorn99]

Add me to the list of people who want to complain about their sleep. The discomfort has hit me really hard this last week. I have spent most of the last few nights tossing and turning and so fucking uncomfortable. Last night I went to sleep on the couch around 1am because my hips hurts so much and I knew I was bothering my H. It was marginally better because the couch is squishier and I was able to sleep on my back for a bit which is my most favorite way to sleep. I still am pretty sure I got hardly any sleep, though.

And to top it all off, the lack of sleep is making me so emotional on top of already being a hormonal wreck. I have cried pretty much every day this week. I am a mess.

[vk]

Last pregnancy I slept alright for the most part. This time around has been rough. I toss and turn and can't get comfortable. Also my hips are killing me and I have tension in my shoulders so that adds to it.

[sarcaztic10]

I have been hit with a cold. I had a bout of pregnancy insomnia last night as well so I am really cranky today. It looks like DS has the same cold too so I hope we can both get to bed early tonight. The goal is to be in bed by 8:30 pm for me, we will see if that happens.

[Ray]

Today I found out that the reason why one of my students has been out all week is because he has suspected 5THS DISEASE.

My convo with the principal

Me: Teacher told me student is home with suspected 5ths disease. I need to not be here.

Her: - well, he isn't here.

Me: Yes, but his brother is, and I teach his brother.

Her: Well nothing has been confirmed.

Me: Yes, and until it has been confirmed that its not 5ths, I need to not be here.

Her: Well, you might be immune.

Me: I'm not. I was tested when I first found out I was pregnant.

Her: Well,I think its only an issue in first trimester.

Me: Regardless, my doctor does not want me here. I need to not be here.

Her: How is teacher you carpool with going to get home?

Teacher I carpool with who has impeccable timing: Hey Renee, just talked to other teacher, I have a ride home.

SUPERINTENDANT WHO HAPPENS TO BE IN HER OFFICE: Well not to worry rayschicky, our board policy is that if there is any suspician of 5ths in the school we move you to another until it has either been confirmed, or the students is better. Don't worry about it, report to school X, its going to be okay.


I know that this is board policy. WTF is her issue? Why was I not told, AGAIN, that 5ths might be in our school? I don't give a fuck about the fact that you need to find me a supply now. My baby is more important.
FUCK!

Sorry guys, I am literally LIVID right now.

[housecarder]

I have been trying to stretch my back and hips before bed, that helps some with the pain. It does not help with the heartburn. I can't get good relief. I can drink water and get acid in my throat.

[housecarder]

Ray that is crazy! I would be livid too. I can't believe they are being so careless about this.

[acorn99]

Ray, uh, yeah, that would give me ALL THE RAGE. I am sorry that they are keeping their heads up their asses about that.

[tootsie]

My niece gave my DD her cold. Great. Whhyyyy would you send a sick kid to visit a healthy kid? I'm so irritated with my SIL right now, that's such a dick move. I'm just getting over a nasty cough I've had for a month and half, do you think someone could be considerate and try not to contaminate us all again?

Jokes on them though, now we're not going to go visit my H's family this weekend. Don't give us your plague and expect us to participate in family get-togethers!

[glaze]

May 4, 2016 7:42:06 GMT -5 vk said:

Last pregnancy I slept alright for the most part. This time around has been rough. I toss and turn and can't get comfortable. Also my hips are killing me and I have tension in my shoulders so that adds to it.

+1 to the hip pain. Whenever I get up from lying down for awhile I feel like an old lady it hurts so bad!

[cavewmn]

Ray, I would seriously consider murdering the principal..... Does the principal not realize the shit that would hit the fan if you got this and something happened to the baby? How stupid can one person be just because they are inconvenienced....

I'm deathly allergic to pertussis. Which means I am not passing any immunity to baby.
OB says make sure your family is vaccinated.
This will be our only child and he took over 5 years to conceive. I am not putting my child at risk for anyone.

Step Grandmother in law is trying to play the card I have been vaccinated (30 years back or so) so I am fine....
uh no.

I tell her, the options are to get vaccinated or not see her great grandson.
Her reply was she would just stay home.
Fine if she doesn't want to see him for at least the first 3 months of his life that is her choice.
step mother in law says she will get her vaccinated even if she has to drag her.

[glaze]

Ray I'd be pissed too that's so frustrating! Hopefully he doesn't have it but still they need to be more considerate.

tootsie my IL's are famous for bringing sick kids to family functions or visits. Drives me crazy. Especially with you being pregnant that's super annoying! Hopefully she gets over the cold fast and nobody else catches it!

[tootsie]

May 4, 2016 9:33:39 GMT -5 glaze said:

Ray I'd be pissed too that's so frustrating! Hopefully he doesn't have it but still they need to be more considerate.

tootsie my IL's are famous for bringing sick kids to family functions or visits. Drives me crazy. Especially with you being pregnant that's super annoying! Hopefully she gets over the cold fast and nobody else catches it!

I get sick if someone sneezes in my general direction, so I'm sure I'll get it I'm sending her an envelope full of glitter.

[housecarder]

Sometimes I think DS is my spirit animal. He just asked "Can I take my nap while eating pizza? I can lay down with my eyes closed while I take bites."

[madamewaffles]

May 4, 2016 9:12:17 GMT -5 tootsie said:

My niece gave my DD her cold. Great. Whhyyyy would you send a sick kid to visit a healthy kid? I'm so irritated with my SIL right now, that's such a dick move. I'm just getting over a nasty cough I've had for a month and half, do you think someone could be considerate and try not to contaminate us all again?

Jokes on them though, now we're not going to go visit my H's family this weekend. Don't give us your plague and expect us to participate in family get-togethers!

UGH, my ILs are the same. They just do not get that I have compromised lungs so even a slight cold can put me in the hospital for a few days and usually requires a "preventative" IV antibiotic treatment. God forbid we are not ALL TOGETHER on the same day for a family function. JFC, just call us and we will stay home.

Hope your family avoids contamination.

[tootsie]

May 4, 2016 10:52:27 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

May 4, 2016 9:12:17 GMT -5 tootsie said:

My niece gave my DD her cold. Great. Whhyyyy would you send a sick kid to visit a healthy kid? I'm so irritated with my SIL right now, that's such a dick move. I'm just getting over a nasty cough I've had for a month and half, do you think someone could be considerate and try not to contaminate us all again?

Jokes on them though, now we're not going to go visit my H's family this weekend. Don't give us your plague and expect us to participate in family get-togethers!

UGH, my ILs are the same. They just do not get that I have compromised lungs so even a slight cold can put me in the hospital for a few days and usually requires a "preventative" IV antibiotic treatment. God forbid we are not ALL TOGETHER on the same day for a family function. JFC, just call us and we will stay home.

Hope your family avoids contamination.

That is awful! Get a clue, in-laws.

[mcktymck]

housecarder I would be lying if I said I didn't have a very similar conversation with DH last night. Except it was about cake...dessert is serious business haha

Ray jesus, what a mess. They should have told you about it as soon as there was any suspicion, not wait until you come to them because you heard about it from someone else.

cavewmn my mom was pissy about getting the pertussis vaccine too. "Well your brother never asked me to get one with his 3 kids." I DON'T CARE WHAT HE DID OR DID NOT DO. If you want to be around your new grandbaby get the F-ing vaccine before he comes or stay away from us.

+20 to sleeping like shit. Between hip, pelvis, and back pain, having to pee every 1.5 hours, and messed up dreams, sleep does not come easily. I went to get out of bed at one point in the MOTN last night and almost fell over the entire side I had been sleeping on was so sore.

[madamewaffles]

May 4, 2016 8:51:24 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I have been trying to stretch my back and hips before bed, that helps some with the pain. It does not help with the heartburn. I can't get good relief. I can drink water and get acid in my throat.

Sorry about the heartburn!! I have been barfing acid in my sleep for the last week. My poor sheets and H. I talked to my OB nurse yesterday and she said to make sure not to eat 3 hours before going to sleep and to keep my chest/head elevated for at least an hour and chew mint gum an hour post-eating. I tried (and it was hard, no lie. I so wanted snacks between dinner and bed), and no barfs in the middle of the night. Fingers crossed it helps. Hope you get some relief!!

[housecarder]

May 4, 2016 11:35:18 GMT -5 madamewaffles said:

May 4, 2016 8:51:24 GMT -5 housecarder said:

I have been trying to stretch my back and hips before bed, that helps some with the pain. It does not help with the heartburn. I can't get good relief. I can drink water and get acid in my throat.

Sorry about the heartburn!! I have been barfing acid in my sleep for the last week. My poor sheets and H. I talked to my OB nurse yesterday and she said to make sure not to eat 3 hours before going to sleep and to keep my chest/head elevated for at least an hour and chew mint gum an hour post-eating. I tried (and it was hard, no lie. I so wanted snacks between dinner and bed), and no barfs in the middle of the night. Fingers crossed it helps. Hope you get some relief!!

I do the first two but can try the mint gum thing. I mainly just take meds before eating, sit up after, prop myself in bed as much as possible, and chew tums like crazy.

[littlesthobo]

Ray I'd be livid too! Do you have a union? I'd be filing a complaint as well as getting a note from your doctor about not working while fifths is present in the school. Gah, it's common effing knowledge about fifths!!! I'm raging for you!

[mcktymck]

I need to vent because I'm really frustrated right now.

H just told me that he's going to quit his part time job because it's too hard to figure out a schedule with his FT job. Okay that's fine, I had already looked at our budget and we'll be okay without the extra money. So we start talking about how it'll work with watching Sam once I start work again after maternity leave. The plan (at least in my head) was for me to work 6am-2pm and hopefully H can work hours noon or later so that he can watch Sam in the mornings. Well H didn't like that plan, apparently it's not fair that he has to wake up early to take care of Sam and then be expected to go to work afterwards. But it's perfectly fine for me to somehow work 8 hours while watching a baby, and then take care of him the rest of the day (and get up at night to feed him). I just feel like H expects me to do it all which I can't, there's no way I can give Sam the right amount of care and attention without it affecting my work. So now I'm just sitting here angry, contemplating punching H in the face.

[tikoberry99]

cavewmn, I just had this convo with my mom and told her she needs to look into it and so does my dad if he plans on visiting during the first 3 months. Luckily she didn't seem too annoyed.

Ray, oh hell no! I would have left immediately. How were you NOT informed of this?! All the TPs to your principle.

My mom called me yesterday and wanted to know when I wanted my dad to come out to visit. She plans on coming out a week before my due date and staying at least 2 weeks after...if the timing works out. I told her I don't want my dad to come until the last 5 days of her visit. My dad is a MAJOR fucking pain in the ass with comments on EVERYTHING....why is the light on in the kitchen, isn't the heat on too high, how will you get the baby down your 27 steps, should you install a pulley system to get your groceries down the stairs? so I'm just envisioning him making similar baby comments...why is the baby crying, you are holding him the wrong way, shouldn't you feed him now, does he need a bath, blah fucking blah. I told her I want AT LEAST 1 week to establish some kind of schedule with the baby and I plan on TRYING to breastfeed and I don't need my dad around when my tits will be hanging out.

I told her I don't want him making ANY comments on how I'm taking care of my baby and when I'm breastfeeding he will need to leave the room. She was all "your dad is very relaxed" and I told her no he fucking isn't and I don't need ANY additional stress during the first few weeks with a newborn.

[tikoberry99]

May 4, 2016 13:10:13 GMT -5 mcktymck said:

I need to vent because I'm really frustrated right now.

H just told me that he's going to quit his part time job because it's too hard to figure out a schedule with his FT job. Okay that's fine, I had already looked at our budget and we'll be okay without the extra money. So we start talking about how it'll work with watching Sam once I start work again after maternity leave. The plan (at least in my head) was for me to work 6am-2pm and hopefully H can work hours noon or later so that he can watch Sam in the mornings. Well H didn't like that plan, apparently it's not fair that he has to wake up early to take care of Sam and then be expected to go to work afterwards. But it's perfectly fine for me to somehow work 8 hours while watching a baby, and then take care of him the rest of the day (and get up at night to feed him). I just feel like H expects me to do it all which I can't, there's no way I can give Sam the right amount of care and attention without it affecting my work. So now I'm just sitting here angry, contemplating punching H in the face.

And TP to your DH. I don't get why some guys think it's totally normal for women to work full time and take care of the baby all hours when they are home from work, but they can't imagine doing the same thing. I totally can understand your frustration! I'm sure once the time comes and he realizes the amount of work it takes to care for a newborn he will change his tune and help out more. 

My DH thinks all newborns do is eat, shit and sleep. It doesn't register that they cry and cry A LOT and that they are not on any type of schedule so it will be up every few hours for 3 months or more. I'm hoping they go over some of this stuff in our newborn class tomorrow so he gets a sense for what it will really be like....no more sleeping in, going out and doing whatever we want come July!