Another Unofficial Chatterbox Thread- Everyone is Welcome!

[sameyeyam]

I just stopped by for a minute to say hi before I headed to bed. Hang in there Megan, it won't be much longer now.

 

[staley7580]

Just a quick drive by posting. Had to check and make sure that our Hyena family hadn't grown by two today. I think we should start taking bets, kinda like one of those football pools. I'll take March 2nd at 2:45am.

A baby pool...

Maybe your DH is on to something. Just pull that "my water broke" at a different restaurant every night and you won't have to cook a single meal until after the babies are born.

I know, huh!

 

[staley7580]

I just stopped by for a minute to say hi before I headed to bed. Hang in there Megan, it won't be much longer now.

Night Alison!

 

[sameyeyam]

Goodnight and Happy Dreams! I'd stay on longer, but I'm pooped!

 

[XTinabell]

OKay.. who wants to hear about the rest of my evening? its was.. Something. I did NOT realize how late it was when we left the Alex2k house. I am so sorry for that by the way! I felt like a big ole butt head! My husband was THRILLED with me. Naw.. he was totally fine with it. Probably doesnt even remember now. So we start cruising on home, and I was having some odd pressure in my bum.. But then I HAD been sitting up all day, so things like that happen.

We decide to hit Chevys for dinner.. Yum. So good! About halfway through dinner the pressure is getting really bad, and my back starts to go all wonky.. Both my kids had to potty, so dh took them.. The waiter walks up to me.. Ma'am?? Are... you okay? Seriously? It is THAT obvious?? I look around and everyone is staring at me. Its not like I was on my hands and knees screaming or anything!! I was just sitting in my chair!! Frelan gets back, and I started bawling. Yep. Right there.. In the restaurant. We get the check, and pay.. Yes. The waiter was FAST!! On the way out to the car, Frelan was like... If your water would have broke... I bet we would have gotten dinner for free. That man.

We get home, and I use the potty and lay down.. The kids started to get ready for bed.. My mom called to say she was at my Grandmas house. Excellent! My grandma only lives about 5 minutes away! Then the contractions start getting bad. REAL BAD. And I start puking. Always fun. So Frelan starts to panic, and in record time cleaned out the van.. called in to work, and Between him and the kids managed to pack a few bags. All the while I am on my knees on the floor of the bathroom bawling, barfing, and contracting. Oh.. and pooping up a storm too. Sound like real labor to anyone else??? Yeah. Me too. So we called Grandma, and off to the hospital we went!

Get there, get hooked up.. My heart rates starts going through the roof.. My hands are tingling, vision blurry.. the whole nine. My contractions are fast and hard.. They call the dr. and she SAYS... We might be having babies tonight!! Check my cervix, and I am about a centimeter dilated. Not much, but considering it was rock hard and closed just a few days ago.. It promising. They will check in an hour, and either send me home, or settle me in for some baby having. They work on getting my heart rate down... It goes down a bit, not much.

I get checked, and... guess what?? oh yeah. No change. She waits for my heart rate to even out a bit more, and gives me more terbutaline. Which sends my heart RACING again. I was shaking, and panting... I couldnt see.. Oh man.. It was freaky. Frelan went running out to find the nurse, who was like.. Its normal! Dont worry!! Yeah right. My husband is going to have a freaking ulcer by the time these babies come.

SOOOO.... We pack everything back up, and get my discharge stuff going. The wheelchair gets there, and they give me an Ambien so I can sleep.. We say goodnight to Grandma, and head on home. We got home, and the pill was already starting to kick in.. Dh helped me up the stairs, and set me on the bed. DONT MOVE!!

Oy. My husband wont let me off the couch, or the bed.. and also said we arent going back to the hospital until my water breaks.

If that's what normal labour is like I'm definitely out! No kids for me! I'm glad everything is okay for now, keep the babies in a little longer geesh!

Okay, ladies I'm off for my first ever massage. I'm nervous, so nervous. I also forgot to get cash so I have no money for a tip, sorry massage lady!

 

[tinkermell]

If that's what normal labour is like I'm definitely out! No kids for me! I'm glad everything is okay for now, keep the babies in a little longer geesh!

Okay, ladies I'm off for my first ever massage. I'm nervous, so nervous. I also forgot to get cash so I have no money for a tip, sorry massage lady!

Well promise her, that you will bring some back, or never go to her again!


BTW- do you tip at restaurants in Scotland? I know in England that they say not to. When we were there, that was so weird to us.

Anyways, I hope that all went well, and you are thoroughly relaxed!

 

[funnygarcia]

wow, you really know how to make your hubby jump huh?



Poor Frelan and poor you! yeah sounded like full on labor to me.


FYI for our non-moms... it's not like that for everyone. Which is good, otherwise world population would be extremely small. My naturally started labor was very calm and slow building. But every body is different, sounds like it's Staley's nature to pop out babies storm style. Unpleasant feeling and wicked fast!

From the way you described it, sounded like you were in transition. shakey, pukey, racey.. thankfully not. WHEW! What a roller coaster!

I log in each day, making sure there are no PMs in my box.

We should retitle our thread The Hyena Staley's Babies Watch 2009

 

[funnygarcia]

We had a fun weekend, lots of driving back and forth to WI but to see MIL a tiny bit happier was all for good.

She sounded blue on the phone, she had given money to both "kids" and had very little for herself. It pisses me off because at some point she has to tell them NO and they need to sink or swim. I realize it's hard as a parent to see your kids struggle. But if it's to the point that you yourself can't make ends meet.. then you need to say sorry.. figure it out.

SIL lost her job, it was her own fault. She was to sign up to work during the holidays, requirement of the job. She failed to sign up.. they assigned her hours and she didn't show... got fired. Has been unemployed (in a small college town) since November. Applied everywhere, not being picky.. there are just no jobs in her town. Her boyfriend works construction-- no jobs of course with winter plus ecomnomy.
[okay, in this case yes she does need help. She's trying at least. Personally it might be time to move with boyfriend here. Lots of jobs for HHA/PCA clients, she knows sign language too.. she would do well here in the cities in health field. However, it might not happen as then MIL would be alone in a town that she doesn't like.]

BIL doesn't quite have enough to cover all his costs . Apparently MIL co-signed loans for him (ummm why?!?) and now because her credit sucks with the foreclosure.. she can't co-sign another loan.
He has just enough to cover school expenses, food stamps.. no spending money, no money to maintain a phone. MIL gives him money. (Personally, he had the essentials covered. Yeah it sucks to not have spending money but if you have the basics covered as a student-- then you are just fine. Get a tracfone.. it's cheap) MIL says he's looking for a job but of course can't have work hours during his school hours. [ I think it's time to pack up and go home. Put education on hold for awhile. It's not even a sure thing that he will be in the radiography internship next year.. it's a difficult application process. ]


It breaks our hearts to see all of them having problems, when we are doing just fine. We had our fun night out at a local bar/comedy club on Sunday.. got MIL nicely sloshed. Bought steak to cook at home as a treat. The only moment of "gimme a break lady" was she doesn't want to be around the dialysis stuff. yeah, whatever.. get over it. It's nothing new (12 years and counting) , it beats the alternative Be happy and hopeful, tears and fear will get you nothing but a belly ache.

 

[dizzyami]

wow, you really know how to make your hubby jump huh?



Poor Frelan and poor you! yeah sounded like full on labor to me.


FYI for our non-moms... it's not like that for everyone. Which is good, otherwise world population would be extremely small. My naturally started labor was very calm and slow building. But every body is different, sounds like it's Staley's nature to pop out babies storm style. Unpleasant feeling and wicked fast!

From the way you described it, sounded like you were in transition. shakey, pukey, racey.. thankfully not. WHEW! What a roller coaster!

I log in each day, making sure there are no PMs in my box.

We should retitle our thread The Hyena Staley's Babies Watch 2009

I log in every day to check the same thing.

Don't tell Staley but I actually had a dream the other night that she had the babies, but there were two others in there too that she didn't know about

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

I log in every day to check the same thing.

Don't tell Staley but I actually had a dream the other night that she had the babies, but there were two others in there too that she didn't know about

 

[funnygarcia]

I log in every day to check the same thing.

Don't tell Staley but I actually had a dream the other night that she had the babies, but there were two others in there too that she didn't know about

I did too.
We are some terrible people. Quick hide the sporks!

 

[eatmypixiedust]

Hello Ladies,

Staley- I'm glad that you liked your gift and I'm glad you didn't go into labor! I can't believe the babies are coming! That's cool that you had a good time with Alex and her family

I sold a purse on ebay a few hours after I listed it. Someone used the buy-it-now feature and bought it. I shipped it out today and the line at the post office was awful.

It was raining on and off yesterday and again today but we should have sunshine again tomorrow.

Hope you guys are having a good day

 

[funnygarcia]

Went shopping with my sis.. darn those store coupons begging to be spent.

She found a $10 off for CJ Banks, they let me use it on a clearance item got a very pretty three button light weight sweater.. black and white pattern.. it's gorgeous, perfect weight for right now when it's cool but not freezing cold.

And I found out if you sign up for JCPenney Rewards you get a $5 off $5 with a code (3008) (psst you can make several accounts .. no need to register a credit card, it will still generate a coupon). Not much left of women's clearance but I found a pretty top for $1.

I need "pretty" clothes for our two Fridays a month meeting with the "book club". The "book club" that has nothing to do with books but has everything to do with meeting up with hubby's co workers... music, dancing , and getting nicely tipsy.

 

[staley7580]

If that's what normal labour is like I'm definitely out! No kids for me! I'm glad everything is okay for now, keep the babies in a little longer geesh!

Okay, ladies I'm off for my first ever massage. I'm nervous, so nervous. I also forgot to get cash so I have no money for a tip, sorry massage lady!

Everyones is different. I have always been induced, so I have no idea what going into labor is actually like! Besides... after the baby comes, you get baby amnesia!

wow, you really know how to make your hubby jump huh?



Poor Frelan and poor you! yeah sounded like full on labor to me.


FYI for our non-moms... it's not like that for everyone. Which is good, otherwise world population would be extremely small. My naturally started labor was very calm and slow building. But every body is different, sounds like it's Staley's nature to pop out babies storm style. Unpleasant feeling and wicked fast!

From the way you described it, sounded like you were in transition. shakey, pukey, racey.. thankfully not. WHEW! What a roller coaster!

I log in each day, making sure there are no PMs in my box.

We should retitle our thread The Hyena Staley's Babies Watch 2009

The poor man. Seriously. He looks like total crap these days. He isnt sleeping, he yells at everyone.. If the babies dont come soon.. he is going to end up in the loony bin! Thankfully he has friends that work there.

I log in every day to check the same thing.

Don't tell Staley but I actually had a dream the other night that she had the babies, but there were two others in there too that she didn't know about

I make my dr. check on every ultrasound.. There are NO more babies in there... RIGHT!!!

I did too.
We are some terrible people. Quick hide the sporks!

Not you too!!!

Hello Ladies,

Staley- I'm glad that you liked your gift and I'm glad you didn't go into labor! I can't believe the babies are coming! That's cool that you had a good time with Alex and her family

I sold a purse on ebay a few hours after I listed it. Someone used the buy-it-now feature and bought it. I shipped it out today and the line at the post office was awful.

It was raining on and off yesterday and again today but we should have sunshine again tomorrow.

Hope you guys are having a good day

I did! They were lovely! Thank you! The babies are indeed coming. I go to the dr tomorrow.. I wonder what she will say. Hopefully we can start looking at an induction in a couple of weeks.

 

[funnygarcia]

oh yes.. and I'm bloated and crabby today.





My husband should just pick up dinner on the way home.. if he's smart.. he will do that without being asked.

I haven't even washed the dishes or done laundry (that's why I have teenagers, they have to earn their keep) .

He's lucky I made batch for dialysis tonight.




ggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrooooooooowwwwwwwwwl

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

The other lady I work with told me this morning that she's looking for another job. She said she wanted to warn me because she doesn't plan on giving notice, she's just going to leave as soon as she finds a new job.

 

[funnygarcia]

I wish her luck, from what I've heard it's slim pickings!
Does that mean it's more hours for you ?

 

[staley7580]

oh yes.. and I'm bloated and crabby today.





My husband should just pick up dinner on the way home.. if he's smart.. he will do that without being asked.

I haven't even washed the dishes or done laundry (that's why I have teenagers, they have to earn their keep) .

He's lucky I made batch for dialysis tonight.




ggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrooooooooowwwwwwwwwl

Oh yeah.. I got up and took a bath this morning, laid down to read, and fell back asleep. Frelan woke me up at noon to ask if I wanted him to go get lunch. YES. Now he is home, and I am feasting on chicken and fries.

 

[funnygarcia]

Oh yeah.. I got up and took a bath this morning, laid down to read, and fell back asleep. Frelan woke me up at noon to ask if I wanted him to go get lunch. YES. Now he is home, and I am feasting on chicken and fries.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Sis picked up McDonald's for me on her way to pick me up.

Maybe hubby can pick up two more cheapie pizzas at the grocery store. They were the generic store brand, I snagged a piece for hubby and I while the boys inhaled the rest last night. They were good.. better than Tombstone, I can't make a good quick pizza for that cost (they were $2 each). Well maybe if it was just cheese.. but not for a supreme.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

I wish her luck, from what I've heard it's slim pickings!
Does that mean it's more hours for you ?

Nope. I'm already full time, plus we just had a company wide meeting telling us there will be no pay increases this year and no over time allowed. I just hope they hire someone I get along with. Let's just say I won't be sad to see this lady go.