Hey ladies! Sorry I’ve been a little MIA lately. I tried to stop in the other day but my computer ate my post before it made it to the thread. I’m always reading up though.
Aturnbg – Wow, what a crazy afternoon with the neighbor getting arrested! I own a duplex and I was over there on Wed checking on the gardens and my tenants said they saw some kid break into a car and steal a laptop in front of the house in broad daylight! I was floored! Granted, I live in the city, but it’s a really nice neighborhood. I am amazed that someone could be so bold!
CaliGirl – Hope your appt went well!
Refrain – OMG, no wonder your BP was high! I would have been ticked if I’d sat around for 2h for an appt, only to find out no one knew I was there! I hope the BP starts to level off. Pre-e is no fun and bedrest is even worse. I hope you’re able to cut your hours soon – and I definitely hope you’re able to work out your mat leave with HR. And all I can say about your DH’s response is WOW! Some guys just don’t get it.
Evyn – Sorry your DH isn’t pulling his weight. I agree with CaliGirl, you should tell him you need help and be specific about the things you’d like him to do.
Re DH/Men: I am LMAO at all the crazy stories you ladies have about your DHs. I have my share too! What is with it with guys? DH will sit on the couch watching tv and wonder why DS is crying. Um… it’s past dinner time and no one’s made an effort to feed him yet. (rolls eyes) But I have to admit he’s a super big help around the house and he’s come a long way over the past couple years. Did you ever hear the theory that planning a wedding gives you insight into how the marriage will be? I never really understood that, but I definitely believe that pregnancy is like a dress rehearsal for parenthood. All the tiredness and aches & pains we deal with, which cause us to slow down and need more help, is a taste of what it’ll be like when the baby comes. I don’t think either DH or I realized it at the time, but now I totally see how by slowing down and asking him to help out I was “prepping” him for baby bootcamp. If I have any pregnancy advice at all, it’s get your partner to step up now so you’re not dealing with it when you’re totally frazzled and uber-hormonal after the baby comes. It’s not going to be perfect – and we’ll never get them to do as much as we’d like – but every little bit helps. Just my .02.
I've been super tired lately and dealing with headaches, nausea (still!), and heartburn (already?). I feel like crap most of the time, especially after work. I have my next OB appt on Monday and I can't wait to go in and tell him how bad I feel. And see if we can find something that's wrong. I was tired and sick last time, but this time it seems worse. Unfortunately I fully expect him to say "Yeah, you're pregnant how'd you think you would feel!"
This weekend my friend A's DD is being baptized. I work with A and it's a family-owned company so she brings her DD to work 3 days a week. I can't wait to see her all dolled up in her baptismal gown! DH isn't a fan of catholic mass (he says they're too long LOL) and since we'll have DS with us I offered to come for the baptismal ceremony, but then cut out of church early and go to the park where they're having the reception and do all the last minute set-up so A doesn't have to worry about it. DH is thrilled because he & DS can play in the park while I get things ready. And A and her family can all just come to the party and not have to worry about anything.
Other than that we have no weekend plans. Anyone else doing anything fun this weekend?