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[moogie277]

The last couple of weeks have just been non-stop running. It's been nuts. My office finally put out that job that I've been looking to transfer to, so I've been busy trying to get my resume and supporting paperwork in. The job is very similar to the one I have now, a few slight differences and a different (better) boss. The job posting closes

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Mixed emotions

[squealnakedcatj]

I'm glad to hear you and the baby are doing so well and I'm sure the CSP will be a great thing for your hubby.

It's sad that your mother-in-law seems to be ostracizing herself from you and your family, despite having the opposite hopes. I wonder why she cannot see the inevitable consequences of her actions. Being a bully never endears you to anyone. At least not anyone stable and normal. Maybe she feels too upset about something unrelated or only remotely related and it's clouding her thinking and blocking her from acting rationally. You should not feel the need to defend yourself in who attends your ultrasounds with you. I can easily see parents feeling they have the right to attend such events, but really they do not! They may hope to be invited, but expecting it is not right.

I'm sorry you're in this predicament.

Re: Mixed emotions

[moogie277]

I think the whole situation is sad. But the worst part of it is that it's been going on for a very long time. She didn't start acting all crazy until we got engaged...and not for anything that was over 6 years ago now. It was kind of like a switch. My husand asked me to marry him and instantly she turned psycho. I'm not the person to tell her, I'll leave that up to her sons or husband, but I seriously think that she needs professional help. This has gone way beyond empty-nest syndrome, etc. I truly believe she needs to seek some kind of help. But, like I said, I don't think it's my place.

CSP

[spk1121]

It's also never a bad thing to put some letters behind your name. In his business, the CSP is a very big deal.
No doubt! It's tough out there right now. I just had some disappointing job news myself today, so I'm glad he is able to be proactive and make his resume more appealing.

It also seems that the apple fell a little farther from the tree than usual with him, which is a good thing in his case! Sorry to hear about the situation with his mother, that kind of thing is always unfortunate. Hopefully, she will calm down a little once the baby is actually born and she is included in some activities. Unfortunately, "stepping back" is sometimes the most effective remedy even if it isn't pleasant. :(

Re: CSP

[moogie277]

Yeah, my mother-in-law is a real pain. We've tried to include her as much as possible. I've gone baby shopping with her, etc. I draw the line at inviting her to doctor's appointments. Everytime we try to include her, it turns into a huge fiasco. Remind me to tell you about her baby shower plans for me...it's a long and very distubing story.