Sorry to hear you're disliking your job - I certainly know that feeling. I'm so glad to have left my last employer behind me.
So glad you're having a girl! All the other pregnant folks in my life are having boys and I get considerably less excited about that.
Why are you being induced? Of my many possible future careers, doula or midwife are on the list.
Come see me! We'll probably have a pumpkin carving party some time in October. Is there a weekend that is better than other for you guys? or is it too far in advance to know?
The only bad weekend for us in October is the 3rd - my brother's having a wedding!
I have to be induced so they can control when I'm on and off blood thinners - so, 48 hrs off blood thinners, inducement, baby, back on blood thinners asap. At least, that's the plan. It has been a pretty medical pregnancy so far, and I kind of knew it would be, but at first I was feeling like I couldn't have any control over it.
I really really really am excited about talking to a doula. I don't want to do the epidural if I don't have to (it's more dangerous due to the blood thinners and is more likely to lead to the c-section which is also a little riskier). Also, you should totally be a doula!
I can't wait to see you in the fall! Also, if you're up to a trip this fall, I want you to know that we have the greatest corn maze EVER less than 20 mins away from my house.
I'd totally love to do a corn maze - and we want to see you guys' house anyway! We were thinking we'd like to come see you guys some time (possibly as a good stop/crashing point) next time I head down to Arlington.
The other thing about an epidural is that (depending on the hospital and the doc) you are almost guaranteed to get an episiotomy - which should be avoided.
Boo episiotomies. I didn't even think about it, but you're totally right. I'm pretty sold on the no epidural idea, now I just have to get everyone else on the train (everyone else really only being Bob since I'm pretty sure he and the doula will be the only people coming to that goat rodeo.
Very glad to hear everything is good so far with the pregnancy. I worry a bit sometimes. Oddly enough I look forward to your posts on parenting politics.
Not so happy to hear you are finding your job increasingly intolerable. I hope you can find another job soon that is less stressful and more fulfilling. Hopefully your current level of experience will make it easier to get a new position.
Thanks so much for the support! I can't wait to actually post the parenting side of things... this whole business of mucking through uncharted parenthood territory has been an incredibly dizzying experience, but I've kind of been enjoying piecing through all of it to figure out how I want to incorporate having a baby into my identity.
As you're thinking about parenting/stuff, my friend who had a baby about 18 month ago has been implementing an idea I think you will appreciate. It is called a Book of Awesome, in which awesome things her daughter does are recorded, most recently first unassisted steps. Presumably entries will continue past babydom since her offspring should continue to be awesome as she ripens grows up. Anyhow, I hope you are well despite being not lj-postful.
Ooooh... what a phenomenal idea. I feel like every human being should be so lucky as to have a book of awesome compiled for them.
I am well! And overdue on posting... thanks for drawing me back in. I've been thinking about it, but a little overwhelmed lately.
Hope things are going well on your end. I read that you've had some family mourning lately and I'm very sorry to hear. I hope you're finding strength in it.
It's so hard to find fulfilling work. I'm not sure many people at all wind up experiencing it, which I feel is really sad. (I myself only find satisfaction at work occasionally; the rest of the time I'm in the lurch and wind up playing Boggle or Solitaire until my time is up.)
Anwyay, tres excited about Sadie. When is she due?
Amy and I want to come up next time she has a weekend off, hopefully on a football weekend so we can get out of town. We'll probably bring Wills, so he and Ollie can louvre each other.
For a little while, I was getting really angry at Bob for loving his job - totally unreasonable, I realize.
Sadie's due January 20th, but she's probably going to be scheduled for inducted the week before. Funny story about that - my hematologist's office wanted to schedule an appointment 6 months in advance, and the lady goes "how's January 20th" and I said "oddly enough, I'm supposed to be busy that day." She looked at me like I was a total co-bag.
That sounds like the best visit ever!! I want that so much! Speaking of visits, we're coming to see Bob's dad and sister this weekend, and we might have a few spare moments to run up to good ole State College. Will you be around at all? I'm guessing will probably try to make it between lunch and dinner on Saturday, since food is usually the excuse for family gathering.
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So glad you're having a girl! All the other pregnant folks in my life are having boys and I get considerably less excited about that.
Why are you being induced? Of my many possible future careers, doula or midwife are on the list.
Come see me! We'll probably have a pumpkin carving party some time in October. Is there a weekend that is better than other for you guys? or is it too far in advance to know?
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I have to be induced so they can control when I'm on and off blood thinners - so, 48 hrs off blood thinners, inducement, baby, back on blood thinners asap. At least, that's the plan. It has been a pretty medical pregnancy so far, and I kind of knew it would be, but at first I was feeling like I couldn't have any control over it.
I really really really am excited about talking to a doula. I don't want to do the epidural if I don't have to (it's more dangerous due to the blood thinners and is more likely to lead to the c-section which is also a little riskier). Also, you should totally be a doula!
I can't wait to see you in the fall! Also, if you're up to a trip this fall, I want you to know that we have the greatest corn maze EVER less than 20 mins away from my house.
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The other thing about an epidural is that (depending on the hospital and the doc) you are almost guaranteed to get an episiotomy - which should be avoided.
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Not so happy to hear you are finding your job increasingly intolerable. I hope you can find another job soon that is less stressful and more fulfilling. Hopefully your current level of experience will make it easier to get a new position.
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I can't wait to actually post the parenting side of things... this whole business of mucking through uncharted parenthood territory has been an incredibly dizzying experience, but I've kind of been enjoying piecing through all of it to figure out how I want to incorporate having a baby into my identity.
I'll try to deliver a good post as soon as I can!
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I am well! And overdue on posting... thanks for drawing me back in. I've been thinking about it, but a little overwhelmed lately.
Hope things are going well on your end. I read that you've had some family mourning lately and I'm very sorry to hear. I hope you're finding strength in it.
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Anwyay, tres excited about Sadie. When is she due?
Amy and I want to come up next time she has a weekend off, hopefully on a football weekend so we can get out of town. We'll probably bring Wills, so he and Ollie can louvre each other.
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Sadie's due January 20th, but she's probably going to be scheduled for inducted the week before. Funny story about that - my hematologist's office wanted to schedule an appointment 6 months in advance, and the lady goes "how's January 20th" and I said "oddly enough, I'm supposed to be busy that day." She looked at me like I was a total co-bag.
That sounds like the best visit ever!! I want that so much! Speaking of visits, we're coming to see Bob's dad and sister this weekend, and we might have a few spare moments to run up to good ole State College. Will you be around at all? I'm guessing will probably try to make it between lunch and dinner on Saturday, since food is usually the excuse for family gathering.
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