Thursday Rants/Bitchfest

[ThePalindromicOne]

NPR - I just cannot stand it when my co-workers create work-arounds when they encounter issues instead of fixing the root problem. This is how we end up with "standard work" which is just full of broken processes.

Pregnancy related. I went to pick up my crib from BRU yesterday and the damn box was too big for my Mountaineer SUV! Thanks for the heads up BRU. Now I need to borrow/rent a truck this weekend to pick it up... sad.

Your rants for the day?

[Deleted]

One of my coworkers (who knows how I feel about people eating around me) decides to stand right at my desk eating grapes with his mouth open and talking to me at the same time! It was making my skin crawl! I asked him if he purposely came to eat next to me just to piss me off. He said yes and I told him to go away.

Why? Just why?

[wegrowsheep]

Mar 5, 2015 10:14:19 GMT -5 @littlebee said:

One of my coworkers (who knows how I feel about people eating around me) decides to stand right at my desk eating grapes with his mouth open and talking to me at the same time! It was making my skin crawl! I asked him if he purposely came to eat next to me just to piss me off. He said yes and I told him to go away.

Why? Just why?

Two words: Staple gun.

[sabrinaml]

Being scheduled to work from 6:30a-4p (my normal day and I have no issues with it). My rant is walking in and finding out my "lunch break" is from 9-10:30. Seriously!! (I work in child care) I'm stuck with 12 screaming babies (not by myself) from 10:30-4 (and will probably have to work until 4:30 because it's Thursday, and I always have to work late on Thursdays) without a break!? My "breaks" after that will be the minute I run out of the room to pee. Is it June yet!!

Eta: on the plus side, I have a follow up ultrasound today so we get to see little Extra! (Low lying placenta and they weren't able to get a good enough look at baby's heart)

[Widget123]

Work and daycare are both closed today due to the weather. It is DH's turn to watch DD and let me work. He has a big meeting tomorrow so I will have to take care of DD until daycare opens, assuming it will be late. Plus DH is going on a business trip next week... so I'm not letting him get out of it. I have plenty of my own work that has to get done.

So far DH took DD to Walmart and bought one of the fancier Dyson vacuums. Then, called his boss when he got home and agreed to do all of this work today "real quick" including calling in for a short teleconference during DD's usual lunch time. So I think DD is on her 3rd episode of Sesame Street? And it isn't even 10:30. Cue major eye roll.

ETA: To clarify, DH and I are both required to either work or take annual leave when the office is closed because of telework policies.

[nettje]

I woke up this morning to discover the cat puked on the clean sheets that I just put on the bed yesterday. Usually I hear her but last night I was in with DD when she puked. Cats are assholes.

[Deleted]

Hemorrhoids.

[missjenniebean]

Coworkers who complain about everything and anything. Get how we do things changed, then complains about the new way. -.- just do the work. Suck it up and do it like the rest of us. I now have four days worth of filing to do BC someone didnt feel like doing it on top of everything else. People...........! And then my manager always wonder why I get so frustrated. Freaking stick to one way! Lol

[turtletyme]

I had to wash and reaffix the pillowcase to my snoogle for the first time today. No one told me what a bitch that was going to be!

Also, one of my team members announced his resignation yesterday. That really doesn't bode well for my boss finding someone to cover for me anytime soon. Plus I had to submit all of my planned projects for the next two months so they can figure who will do this guy's work. Looking at everything I have to do in April gave me a lot of anxiety.

We have to pitch my client this summer bc the contract is up (which I am relieved to be missing, I just hope we get it so I will still have a job), plus the client is asking for a capabilities presentation in the next two weeks. I may need to go breathe into a paper bag.

[jcprn]

Mar 5, 2015 13:00:48 GMT -5 turtletyme said:

I had to wash and reaffix the pillowcase to my snoogle for the first time today. No one told me what a bitch that was going to be!

Also, one of my team members announced his resignation yesterday. That really doesn't bode well for my boss finding someone to cover for me anytime soon. Plus I had to submit all of my planned projects for the next two months so they can figure who will do this guy's work. Looking at everything I have to do in April gave me a lot of anxiety.

We have to pitch my client this summer bc the contract is up (which I am relieved to be missing, I just hope we get it so I will still have a job), plus the client is asking for a capabilities presentation in the next two weeks. I may need to go breathe into a paper bag.

I dread this task whenever I wash the sheets. Why is it so difficult?? It's even more frustrating because DH can do it so much quicker with way more ease so it makes me feel even more inept. Glad I'm not the only one.

[turtletyme]

jcprn I will ask my DH next time! I suspected my short t-rex arms were part of the problem. I thought I could just roll it up like a pair of tights, but it got really bunched up. It counts as exercise, though, right?

[lunalovegood]

If I am going to get an insane number of gray hairs this pregnancy can I please at least get them in one spot like Rogue from X-Men so I look kinda cool? Instead of random short curls that stick up from my head all over the place?

[billyhorrible]

I did my one-hour GTT on Monday. My doctor told me they'd call within 48 hours if I failed to schedule the 3 hour test. It's been over 48 hours and no phone call.

BUT - I went online and checked my charts and I got a 139, which my lab marked as borderline and needing the 3 hour test. There's a note in my chart they're going to call and schedule it. So now I'm waiting for the phone to ring and not looking forward to having to go for 3 hours or get my blood drawn 4 times (severe needle phobia. The phlebotomist told me she was proud of me because I only cried a little on Monday)

[sully326]

DS called DH earlier & he answered right away...not two minutes later I called him to ask him about what we're doing for dinner. Of course he didn't answer. I texted him & told him I needed to know. This was well over an hour ago. I know he's at work but I'm irrationally annoyed & if I don't hear from him soon, I'm not cooking & he can figure out something for himself. Grrr.

[maddib]

billyhorrible I failed mine today! Number was 160!! No!!! So yay a 3 hour test for me too..

[bendherova]

I'm pissed at the superbitchcake who is seated on the plane in front of DS1 right now.

first she was rude to the flight attendant. And she's already making grumpy noises about my DS. Guess what, he was seated before you, so you chose your seat poorly. also, his legs aren't long enough to be supported by the floor, so I'll do my best to keep his feet off your seat, but it's hella uncomfortable for his legs to just dangle for 2h. and it's not like he's kicking your seat. Criss cross applesauce only works for so long.

[billyhorrible]

maddib, - I'm sorry to hear you're in the same boat as me (even though misery loves company). I just got the call so I scheduled the 3 hour for tomorrow morning. When are you doing yours?

[maddib]

billyhorrible- not sure yet. They told me to give the lab a calm tomorrow.. I am going to try to schedule as early as possible so I am not so hungry. Ugh. I had to do this with my DD as well. Three long boring hours.

[sully326]

I'm in such a bitchy ass mood today. I really just want to go to bed.

[billyhorrible]

Mar 5, 2015 14:34:43 GMT -5 maddib said:

billyhorrible- not sure yet. They told me to give the lab a calm tomorrow.. I am going to try to schedule as early as possible so I am not so hungry. Ugh. I had to do this with my DD as well. Three long boring hours.

Yeah, mine's scheduled for 7:45.

I didn't have to do this with my son so I'm convinced I have GD.  I scored a 97 on my GTT with him, which is obviously light years from 139.  And since this pregnancy is the exact opposite of my previous.........

[maddib]

Mar 5, 2015 14:57:50 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

Mar 5, 2015 14:34:43 GMT -5 maddib said:

billyhorrible- not sure yet. They told me to give the lab a calm tomorrow.. I am going to try to schedule as early as possible so I am not so hungry. Ugh. I had to do this with my DD as well. Three long boring hours.

Yeah, mine's scheduled for 7:45.

I didn't have to do this with my son so I'm convinced I have GD.  I scored a 97 on my GTT with him, which is obviously light years from 139.  And since this pregnancy is the exact opposite of my previous.........

Ya I had to do this with my DD and everything was fine but that was five years ago and I have no idea what I scored.. I hope I don't have GD. That would suck!! But 160 seems kind of high to me. The doc said he would be more worried if it was like 200. The receptionist who have me the drink last time said not to eat two hours before but drinking was fine. I had a dr pepper before I drank that stuff and the nurse said that could have effected it. I am like really! If that's what it was I am pissed at the dumb lady who said drinking was fine!

[wormgerm]

Yeah Dr. P beforehand was unfortunately a bad choice. My midwife said to eat protein before I go in and not to drink anything sugary prior. I'm sorry you have to do the 3 hour!

Warning: gross story ahead

My nephew is no longer vomiting (none yesterday and none today) but now has awful diarrhea. He had one bout while sitting on my lap. I felt it get warm and looked behind him and sure enough it was about to pour out the back of his diaper. It was already on my pants through the leg gusset of his dipe. I ran him to the bathroom, stripped him down to the diaper and sat him in the tub. Thankfully my mom was stopping by to see him on her lunch break and showed up just then. When we opened the diaper the smell hit me and I started gagging. This is no normal poop smell people! It's beyond foul. She took the diaper away and started rinsing him down. Then I started violently vomiting. All of this in a small bathroom. We were touching while she was cleaning and I was tossing my cookies.

OH! And she accidentally turned the shower on and got herself (dressed for work) half soaked and made him cry.

It was a bad 20 minutes. Really bad. So this week I have been projectile vomited on and shat upon. I have now thrown up two days in a row. Currently sitting here with no pants while mine are washing.

[ladysif]

maddib FWIW, the GTT is usually 75-100 g of carbs. A 12-oz Dr. Pepper is 40 g of carbs, so you definitely upped your blood sugar by a significant amount by that. To put that in perspective, having GD, I'm allowed 45-60 g of carbs for my entire lunch or dinner meal. So there's still hope, just definitely don't do that for your next test! Beverages are a HUGE source of carbs. Even if you have a 12-ounce glass of apple juice next time, that's still about 30 carbs. Stick with water and a high protein breakfast and it will be more accurate. You aren't cheating - the GTT drink alone is enough carbs to blow your numbers if you do have GD. But you are definitely blowing it if you have a lot of carbs right before you go.

GL to you and billyhorrible. billyhorrible yours isn't bad by much at all, hope it was a fluke for you too!

[billyhorrible]

ladysif I'm jealous of your GTT drink! Mine was 50g an ounce, and I had to drink 10 oz.

maddib, I don't know if this makes you feel better or not, but according to my doctor there are 3 outcomes to the GTT, your number is either so low they know you don't have it, so high they know you have it, or somewhere in the middle where the 3 hour test is necessary. So if you're taking the 3 hour test, then your number can't be all that bad. But I am genuinely annoyed on your behalf that they didn't tell you water only. I mean, some offices don't do fasting at all, but I would assume their reference numbers would reflect that.

[maddib]

Mar 5, 2015 16:10:34 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

ladysif I'm jealous of your GTT drink! Mine was 50g an ounce, and I had to drink 10 oz.

maddib, I don't know if this makes you feel better or not, but according to my doctor there are 3 outcomes to the GTT, your number is either so low they know you don't have it, so high they know you have it, or somewhere in the middle where the 3 hour test is necessary. So if you're taking the 3 hour test, then your number can't be all that bad. But I am genuinely annoyed on your behalf that they didn't tell you water only. I mean, some offices don't do fasting at all, but I would assume their reference numbers would reflect that.

That's what I was thinking too. I hopefully don't have it. And ya you would think she would know what instructions to give. Especially since the nurse said no food or drink. And it not like she just neglected to tell me I asked her!!

Edit: because hopefully neither of us have it!! I love my carbs and sweets too much right now!

[ladysif]

Mar 5, 2015 16:10:34 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

ladysif I'm jealous of your GTT drink! Mine was 50g an ounce, and I had to drink 10 oz.

maddib, I don't know if this makes you feel better or not, but according to my doctor there are 3 outcomes to the GTT, your number is either so low they know you don't have it, so high they know you have it, or somewhere in the middle where the 3 hour test is necessary. So if you're taking the 3 hour test, then your number can't be all that bad. But I am genuinely annoyed on your behalf that they didn't tell you water only. I mean, some offices don't do fasting at all, but I would assume their reference numbers would reflect that.

billyhorrible OMG! Maybe I'm remembering the amount incorrectly from DS1, that is a huge difference! (I didn't have to take it this time because blood work early on was enough to show I have it again.) Yikes. Sorry if I'm providing misinformation. I shudder to think of what my numbers would have been with 500 grams. Wowza. Regardless, hope all ends up well for you both! 

[Bluedaisy]

I'm so so so sick of my course work right now!

[wifedeangel]

I lost my debit card today. I realized it was not in my pocket within 30 minutes of losing it, so I was able to cancel it right off and hopefully no one tried to use it. But because I lost it, I got to have a lecture from H and then drive to the bank to get a temporary card while DD had a tantrum.

On a high note though, I got 24 pieces of clothing, 4 pairs of shoes, 8 books and a FP Little People doll house for DD and Baby Boy for $94. I love these consignment sales events!

[redlipz]

My 3 year old son is on my last nerve today. I'm sooooo close to snapping. He has had 5 tantrums or so today. Worst was when we were out for lunch with my mom. My 4 year old was great, he on the other hand was crying for no reason and wouldn't use his words so I didn't know wtf was wrong with him. Long story short, I just want to run away from him today. I almost want to take him to the babysitter just so I can catch a break n just breathe.

[tatersalad]

I have to drink this for the one hour next week. 10oz 50 grams of glucose.