Disco Derail! - TTCAL/PAL Discussion and Support!

[Allie84]

So true, Hearty! Sorry about your dryer, and on laundry day!

Mel, I was wondering the same thing as Hearty....why aren't you typing it? And hehe at the winter jacket realization.

Hey, CJ! Enjoy your naughty time. Are you going to have the pub open on Christmas Day?

I have similiar days off to you, Hearty and Mel, and I'm sooo looking forward to it. Only 5 work days left for me and then I'm off for 11. I cannot wait!! We're having a similiar buffet thing at work tomorrow, Mel. I'm really looking forward it. It's amazing how good food makes the work day better.

Ugh, I am feeling so emotional tonight. I just had the biggest cry, and I think I needed it. I went to my WW meeting and then was feeling upset about something (well, a lot of things) and decided I wanted a Dairy Queen blizzard (I see the irony haha). I was wiping tears out of my eyes and trying not to let the worker see I was crying. He was a high school kid. Well, he 'upgraded' my mini bizzard and was so sweet and said something like "Here, I thought you could use a medium," and gave me the sweetest smile. Well, I was just so touched as I drove away I started sobbing and sobbed the whole way home. It's sress with my family, stress at work, and I think I'm hitting that 6 cycle TTC slump where I feel it's never going to happen. I feel much better after crying though!

Oh, and I cannot believe we're over 1000 pages. I'm pretty sure I've read every single page! I feel like I've gotten to know you girls so well over the past 6 months.

 

[msarkozi]

awe, Allie, that is so sweet of him to upgrade you like that! I'm sorry you are feeling emotional tonight Wish I could do something for you sweetie!

I am supposed to have these done by the end of the year, which is next week!! It's part of my PPRP (which is what our raises/bonuses are based on). But as long as I have it done before I leave work, then it is ok. But since we don't know when exactly that will be, the sooner the better. Plus it should hopefully get my co-worker to leave me alone if everything is right there in a book for her (especially since she never takes her own damn notes).

The reason I am writing them all out, is because I have to remember every single little step that needs to be done. So I am basically completing the report, and writing each step as I go. Then once they are all written out, I type them out to go in the binder. It's too much for me to type it as I go kind of thing....much easier to just type it from my notes after. Especially since sometimes once I am typing it out, I will be like what am I trying to talk about here, and then I will make adjustments. I basically am required to make it completely idiot proof so someone could just pick up my binder and do it (which will never happen to begin with, as that is just impossible for anyone to do without some kind of training on it first).

 

[heart tree]

Oh Allie, sounds like you need a good cry and a good blizzard. The kind in your belly, not the kind that knocks your power out. Sounds like you are dealing with a lot of stress. This will be some much needed time off for you. I hope you will be able to relax. I assume you are going to have to deal with some family stuff around the holidays. Can you scope out a plan in advance to establish some boundaries so you aren't internalizing their stress? If you are pregnant, you don't need the stress. And if you aren't, you don't want stress your eggs out.

For me, there is no better release than a good cry. I'm glad you got it out of your system and got a delicious blizzard into your system. What kind did you get? I can't say I've ever craved ice cream during winter, but that's me. Maybe you are pregnant. Did you have a pickle blizzard??

 

[msarkozi]

I am the same as you girls, I deal best with stress by just having a good cry. It always makes me feel so much better after.

 

[heart tree]

Yikes Mel, that sounds like a ridiculous amount of work. They are going to realize quickly how invaluable you are!

 

[msarkozi]

oh I think so too. I started there in 2000 as a summer student, but have been there full time for 7 years now. So I have a lot of knowledge and understanding of things out there that no one else does (other then my boss, and I even have more then her when it comes to half of the stuff). So I think they will struggle without me. It should definitely be interesting. The thing that scares me though is the mistakes I will have to fix when I get back, as I also look after most of the audits (which my boss will have to do instead of my co-worker). But when I get back, the audits will be for the year I was gone.........I better have a nice raise to go back to!!

 

[Megg33k]

That's so sweet of him, Allie! You totally deserved a medium! What flavor was it?

That is a super crazy amount of stuff to do, Mel! I hope you're still resting properly even whilst trying to get it done?

You're right, Hearty... Nothing better than a good cry sometimes.

I'm taking advantage of good cries lately. After hearing that my 3rd embie didn't make it, I can't get my mind off of the fact that I have no backup plan now. I'd have to start all over if this fails. Even if the frostie would have been a long shot, at least it would have been an option to me. But, now it would be back to square one! That makes me cry!

I also want ice cream... and I already had some tonight! LOL

 

[Allie84]

Thanks girls! It was a 'Reindeer Tracks' blizzard, with chocolate, coconut and cookies. It was sooo tasty! Totally random for winter, and it was snowing outside.

That is a lot of work, Mel. I presume you're doing it from your couch with your feet up?

Megg, hopefully we are both having pregnant ice cream cravings. I really am bummed about your 3rd frostie, but feeling uber optimistic about the your twin embies!

Hearty, thanks for your advice, as you always have such wise words. How's Tim's dad doing? Any word from the FL doctor?

 

[heart tree]

No news from the Florida doc yet. I mailed my request for my records to be sent to him on Friday. I imagine it will take at least a week.

Tim's dad is ok thanks for asking. He was standing on a chair trying to change a lightbulb and fell. He fractured his pelvis in two places. He was told he has osteoporosis which doesn't surprise me. He was treated with chemo and radiation for lung cancer a few years ago having never smoked. Those treatments along with being 80 can cause bone density loss. They will do physical therapy with him and hopefully get him walking again soon. Luckily they recently moved to a one level house so he won't have to negotiate stairs. Tim seems ok with it all. I think we'll be able to focus on baby making when the time comes in about 10 days.

 

[heart tree]

Oh and yum to that blizzard. I love chocolate and coconut together. It's one of my favorite combos.

 

[msarkozi]

I was sitting at the computer, but it wasn't hard work, so it wasn't that stressful to do. I got a few of the procedures done, so that is good. I will work on it more tomorrow.

We just finished watching last night's episode of the Good Wife and now I am heading up to bed......nighty night

 

[Allie84]

Good night Mel! I'm laying in bed about to go to sleep as well. I have a really pounding heart though (like I can feel my pulse all over). Is that a pregnancy symptom? Probably not. Either way I hope it doesn't keep me from sleeping.

It sounds like okay news on Tim's dad, then. That's a relief, I'm sure!

 

[heart tree]

G'night ladies! I don't know about that symptom Allie but it sounds good to me! I can turn anything into a symptom. I can't wait for you to test. Sweet dreams n

 

[grandbleu]

I agree Hearty - I'm a big symptom spotter and turner ...Yeah for symptoms!

Ps. How's your FIL doing??? Are you guys going to be able to visit him???

 

[NatoPMT]

Fao preggos - just been on the news that you should get a flu jab

also hearty, i was very sorry to read about your father in law breaking his pelvis, i hope he makes a good recovery

 

[vickyd]

Morning girls!

I was stalking you all last night but was in panic mode over my scan today so i didnt feel like bringing you all down!

Hearty hope your father in law has a quick recovery...My Fil is also 80 but he is in better health than my dad who is only 63...I hope Alex has his good genes!
Luce im rooting for this LO, i really hope 2010 ends with some good news for you babes...

Nato i was imagining you on the pc with 10 windows open trying to do work at the same time lol!!! I was like that when i was writing up my thesis and i didnt have a forum or facebook to distract me!

My scan is at 6.30...hope things are still good....The good news is that i passed my glucuse test!

 

[grandbleu]

Lots of PMA for you Vicky and some extra for your scan. I hope it all goes well...My that is early...is that 6:30 in the AM??? or PM??? Either way I truly hope all you get is spectacular news.

 

[prgirl_cesca]

Good luck vicky xxxxx

 

[jenny25]

good luck vicky everything will be ok

allie that was so sweet that the boy upgraded you hun

mel sounds as if you have alot going on hun i hope you managed to get the work all finished

well for me i woke up feeling worse than yesterday my whole body aches aarron is still not well either so he now misses his school play which im totally gutted about i hope he is better for tomorrow atleast he can do it tomorrow
i got news from my aunt in canada and my uncle passed away early hours of this morning which is quiet upsetting so in general having a shit day

 

[vickyd]

Thanks ladies!!! The scan is at 6.30 pm lol!!! If it was in the am i would never make it there!!!!

Jen sorry to hear about your uncle...