Oh maddib, hugs to you and your poor H too, I'm so sorry you went through all that. I'm SO glad you are ok and I hope the recovery now can be the best it can be. Congratulations on your sweet new little one
Thank you everyone! I am so glad that she is ok and that I am. We weren't planning on having any more babies but they pretty much confirmed that by saying all that will happen again. No thank you! We are now complete. I am recovering really well. And I am hardly bleeding at all. Maybe that's because of the D&C?
Wow! maddib that's an amazing story (and terrifying, I'll be honest)! Abby is adorable and I'm oh so glad you two are doing well now. I hope you have a speedy recovery!!
bruunk thank you! It was amazing and terrifying! I am happy we are home and healing! sammyca it was very painful. I don't wish that on anyone! Not even my worst enemy!!! And thank you guys !! We think she's pretty gorgeous also!!
maddib OMG that is terrifying. I can only imagine how painful something like that would be. We are glad that you are still with us and seem to be recovering well now.
maddib, glad you've come out the other side able to talk about it. You're obv one very strong mama! Glad you're getting better slowly. Your little girl is so beautiful
Thank you! It really put my biggest fear into play. I had always feared something would happen to me and my children would be left without me scattered between biological fathers that aren't around. That's all I could think about while they were pushing on me. Medicine has come so far!! Back in the day that is how a lot of woman died during child birth . So thankful for doctors!!
SHe looks better as a 65yo woman than I do at 37. Jealous!!!
you can thank Adobe Photoshop for that. That photo is so airbrushed, retouched and reshaped there is nothing real about that photo left.
Totally agree, not to mention she has had tons of plastic surgery! I think it's wonderful that she is out and being the person who she believes she was born to be now, but I feel like people are just paying too much attention to how she looks after plastic surgery and Photoshop.
Post by baytosa2013 on Jun 3, 2015 10:03:18 GMT -5
So I'm a total idiot ya'll...in the best way possible! I have never taken a disability leave before and didn't really know how it all worked (36YO and clueless). It was explained that you can take 6 weeks (8 for C-section) and the first 2 weeks you don't get paid...or at least that is what my pregnant brain heard.
Yesterday my dad asked me about my time off and benefits and I was explaining it to him and he says are you sure? The first 2 weeks are usually just a waiting period and you'll get that money at the end, usually when you are back at work already. So I double checked and yup he's right and I totally misunderstood. I've been saving my 2 weeks vacation thinking I would not get paid for those 2 weeks so I'd need them to cover when in fact I will get paid...just at the end. YAY I get to use my two weeks at the end to extend my leave. It's my last day at work today and I am in the best mood EVAR now!!
Jesus, maddib! That sounds horrific and traumatizing! I'm sorry you had to go through that. That's awful. And your poor DH as well :-( BUT, I'm glad you're alright and your LO is okay!
So I have a confession - puts me on a whole new level of goofy/should this woman really be allowed to have a child...
I was so antsy yesterday knowing that I had 2 more days to fill that I decided to find myself some type of 'project' to do since the house is clean and everything has been ready for Peanut for a few weeks. I go to Michaels and what do I come home with? Markers and a coloring book. Seriously. And I spent the afternoon coloring.
Alright, so, I'm gonna be a huge AW for a second....
Yesterday my Son "graduated" from Pre-K & I cried like I had no sense. I was far too pregnant & emotional for it lol...He got recognized as the "Class Helper" & "Class Clown". I'm not gonna lie, the class clown makes me happy & scares me at the same time! I love his funny personality {that he takes after me...ha!}, I just hope it doesn't get him in trouble in school as he gets older! But, I'm so proud of him!
Andplusalso, since he turns 5 on the 15th & today was his last official day of school, this awesome Mom surprised his class with Pizza and Spiderman Cupcakes!
I'm heading to the hospital for monitoring for Pre-E right now. My DH just flew back to work yesterday so my mom and step dad are meeting me here since I have dd and so I'm not alone. Doctor said to wait for having DH fly back. My BP was elevated, significant swelling, headache, my 24 hour urine last week was slightly elevated but not alarmingly so. I'm dilated to a 4 and 60% effaced so more progress from last week. But all the symptoms together have the doctor worried. So let's cross our fingers for good news
So I'm a total idiot ya'll...in the best way possible! I have never taken a disability leave before and didn't really know how it all worked (36YO and clueless). It was explained that you can take 6 weeks (8 for C-section) and the first 2 weeks you don't get paid...or at least that is what my pregnant brain heard.
Yesterday my dad asked me about my time off and benefits and I was explaining it to him and he says are you sure? The first 2 weeks are usually just a waiting period and you'll get that money at the end, usually when you are back at work already. So I double checked and yup he's right and I totally misunderstood. I've been saving my 2 weeks vacation thinking I would not get paid for those 2 weeks so I'd need them to cover when in fact I will get paid...just at the end. YAY I get to use my two weeks at the end to extend my leave. It's my last day at work today and I am in the best mood EVAR now!!
I'm a total idiot but where do I go to apply for disability? My HR dept said they have nothing to do with it.
maddib, I'm so glad you are doing ok. I'm so sorry you had to go through something so terrifying. Your baby girl is beautiful and I hope you continue to recover well.
I'm heading to the hospital for monitoring for Pre-E right now. My DH just flew back to work yesterday so my mom and step dad are meeting me here since I have dd and so I'm not alone. Doctor said to wait for having DH fly back. My BP was elevated, significant swelling, headache, my 24 hour urine last week was slightly elevated but not alarmingly so. I'm dilated to a 4 and 60% effaced so more progress from last week. But all the symptoms together have the doctor worried. So let's cross our fingers for good news
FX that they get everything under control and he won't have to fly back. That definitely sounds a scary - glad you have family close by to help you out.
So I'm a total idiot ya'll...in the best way possible! I have never taken a disability leave before and didn't really know how it all worked (36YO and clueless). It was explained that you can take 6 weeks (8 for C-section) and the first 2 weeks you don't get paid...or at least that is what my pregnant brain heard.
Yesterday my dad asked me about my time off and benefits and I was explaining it to him and he says are you sure? The first 2 weeks are usually just a waiting period and you'll get that money at the end, usually when you are back at work already. So I double checked and yup he's right and I totally misunderstood. I've been saving my 2 weeks vacation thinking I would not get paid for those 2 weeks so I'd need them to cover when in fact I will get paid...just at the end. YAY I get to use my two weeks at the end to extend my leave. It's my last day at work today and I am in the best mood EVAR now!!
I'm a total idiot but where do I go to apply for disability? My HR dept said they have nothing to do with it.
I have short term disability insurance through my employer. It's a private plan that I had to sign up for and pay in to with my benefits. If your HR is saying they have nothing to do with it, then I'd assume that it is not a plan that you have through them. Are you eligible in your state to collect short term disability for pregnancy? I believe in some states like CA you can but here in TX, there is no additional state help.
lc1158 - TBH that sounds like the perfect afternoon to me!
+1 I dug a coloring book and crayons out of the basement the other day. It's such a calming activity.
Well apparently my dog feels strongly about me not coloring. He just hid my crayons under the blanket and pushed the coloring book on the floor. Here's a video of his cuteness/ ridiculousness. youtu.be/LLRtemy__9k Also I believe that's my 500th post - I'm finally a regular!!
+1 I dug a coloring book and crayons out of the basement the other day. It's such a calming activity.
Well apparently my dog feels strongly about me not coloring. He just hid my crayons under the blanket and pushed the coloring book on the floor. Here's a video of his cuteness/ ridiculousness. youtu.be/LLRtemy__9k Also I believe that's my 500th post - I'm finally a regular!!
Ha ha! I love it!!!! My biggest cat ignores me until I sit down at the table and then makes it his mission to stretch out over the book. I'll try and get a pic of him later.
Post by tinavonsparkle on Jun 3, 2015 12:22:15 GMT -5
maddib congratulations on such a beautiful little baby. I love your honestly and despite your experience being absolutely horrific I have the upmost respect for you for your positive attitude - the fact you went through all that and yet you still say it's worth it (and your home and healing) makes me feel like I can do this birthing malarkey too. Well bloody done x
Well ladies, I will be checking into a hotel this evening with husband and dog in tow. We wanted to refinish our bathtub before baby, and the company assured us that as long as I was out of the house for 6 hours or so the fumes would be fine. The only day we could make work with our schedule and theirs was today. I'm working out in our garage today to be out of the house, but went inside for 1 minute to get a glass of water and the fumes were OUT of control. I called DH and said, absolutely not, none of us are staying here tonight so off we go. Clearly we didn't think this through because I really don't want to have to spend tomorrow night at a hotel too since we go to the hospital on Friday morning for my C/S. Lord... sometimes we are not the brightest people.
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