Post by broadwaymama on May 6, 2016 15:47:34 GMT -5
Just got back from our hospital tour. The hospital is so nice! And they have a Starbucks!! Every staff member we saw smiled and said hello so it was very comfortable. Unfortunately they have had a situation with traces of lead in the water since February and have not yet gotten their water up and running, this means all water is bottled, all ice is from a bag and most importantly no water births. This gives me major major anxiety. It's been a constant conversation with my midwife and even she said its upped the amount of epidurals they have administered because water is such a strong form of pain management for a lot of women. Both of my children were water births and let me tell you my experience was amazing once I got into that tub. Even DH says it was like a wave of calm coming over me. They still are allowing women to shower while laboring but I'm really really scared about the no water thing. I'm trying not to dwell too much on it. On the upside every mom gets a 20 minute massage on discharge day, and the parents get a special meal they day before discharge (whatever that means it sounds nice). Hoping the water situation gets fixed and I will be totally comfortable!
Woke up today with extremely sore and swollen hands. Hopefully the trend doesn't keep up, but I had terrible carpal tunnel with DD1. We had the second family funeral in as many weeks, my girls think funerals are so fun because they get to see cousins and eat cake.
I am exhausted and ready for the weekend. Traditionally Mother's Day is a day we spend as a family, which I love...not having any place we have to go or obligations...but of course this year MIL has begun trying to talk DH into getting together for lunch. This is a woman who does not respect me as a mother and complains if we (DH) doesn't get her a Mother's Day present, but in 5 years has never given so much as a card to either DH or I on Mother's/Father's Day. I hate that he has even asked me if we can go...
I'm so sorry about the deaths in your family.
FFFC: I think it's odd to expect a mother/father's day card from anyone other than your offspring/spouse. So I guess I'm with your MIL on expecting acknowledgment from her son and not feeling obligated to acknowledge you and DH (it would be a nice gesture though). Obviously I'm not with her on not respecting you as a mother.
shoogars reason #984 I'm so glad my in laws live in another state. It would make me crazy to have to share every holiday with someone who wanted the attention and wouldn't even acknowledge my roll too. Sorry you have to deal with that attitude on a day that should be special!
babyzebra - So glad the surgery went so well. I can't help but LOL at the Hulk comment. I'm picturing a 2 year old just chucking a popsicle in a fit of rage.
It was exactly as you are picturing it. I'm just glad it was aimed at my sister's head and not mine!
So we gave the IRS about $1000 this year. Then I get a notice saying that that $1000 was "misapplied to your account" and we still owe the $1000 plus late fees. Except... I paid that money. And it is still gone from my bank account. And it says it was paid to the IRS. I mean, if they want to return it and then I'll send it back to them, fine. Whatever. But I don't have an extra $1000 to give them at the moment, turns out. And their call volume is so high that they just basically have a robot say, "sorry, we can't talk right now, too busy!" and hang up on you. WTF. I sincerely do not need this right now, I have enough to do.
And I called Buy Buy Baby to try to track down the glider that was supposed to be ready a month ago, and they are all, "well, the furniture people will call you when it gets in!" So then I threatened them with having a baby. I need a chair to sit in with my baby. Get me my glider! I may have made the baby sound slightly more imminent that he really is... I'm very, very annoyed at paperwork and red tape right now.
vivela I'm sorry you're dealing with the irs. Did you self prepare your return? You can try writing a letter with a copy of the check (front and back) stating you've already paid and attached please find proof. Please remove any late penalties yada yada. Better option If you can keep them on hold and do stuff around the house is call and get a representative on the phone and fax them proof directly while you have the rep on the phone. Be sure to write down their badge number for proof that you spoke to someone and sent them evidence. Good luck!!
vivela, ugh. No advice but I'm sure that as long as you have the paperwork and proof that they have already taken your money, you should be good even though it's probably going to be a headache to resolve. How frustrating!
Guys, a small miracle has occurred in my household. DH is doing dishes and I didn't even have to ask him! I didn't even have to hint at it!! This is big.
I just finished decorating one cake and am taking a break before I start my next order. I'm catching up on Girls right now and might meet DH for dinner once one customer picks up her cake.
vivela- the IRS can be so frustrating! I hope you figure it out quickly...although the only thing they are quick about is taking your money, not fixing mistakes.
Hey guys! Thanks again for all of your positive thoughts and kind words. I really appreciate it! Quick update - FIL had surgery this afternoon that they think/hope is going fix the problem. He is doing much better this evening, but will have to stay in the hospital for at least another night. Fx he can go home soon!
Does anyone who is having issues with acid reflux feel like you are getting some reflux pains in your back? I have been having a very sharp pain in the middle of my back (several inches below shoulder blades) for the past few evenings. It only happens that time of day and almost always when I am reclined back, which makes me think reflux. Or maybe baby is pushing on some kind of nerve or something??
Post by broadwaymama on May 6, 2016 22:31:59 GMT -5
So complete opposite of last night. I am sitting in bed watching people's couch and eating a whoopee pie! It's nights like this I never want pregnancy to end!
Post by frecklesnbrains on May 7, 2016 2:46:30 GMT -5
titania, sorry I missed that your FIL was in the hospital! Hope he is on the mend soon - best wishes to your family!
babyzebra, sounds very much like reflux to me. I get it too... especially in the middle of the night (which explains why I'm awake right now at 3:45am)
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