Thursday chat

Well I didn't get the job... Gonna go sulk now.. It seems I can't get a decent job anymore, let alone hold it for any length of time...

Jewlieee

I have this fear of balls flying toward my face lol cant imagine why. Maybe it was that floor hocky ball I took in the eye during gym class in high school ;p

See - more above the neck stuff. I'm just sayin' . I have Xanax, so if you really want one, pm me your address and I'll send you one. I'd need a whole bottle to even show up for your next appt.

 ETA - I'm so sorry about the job Kitty. (((Hugs)))

oranges81

Well I didn't get the job...

 

I am so sorry......now what you need is some sloppy furr baby kisses and it will make you feel way better

OMG Julie they had to tip me back just after getting the tubes removed after my nose surgery and that sounds like a walk in the park compared to what they did to you.  I hope it helps, and so sorry you have to go back for more.

Jackie, I'm thinking about you and Twister.  ((Hugs))

I am an utter zombie today.  Sophie was sleeping well for most of July and about 8-10 days ago, that all went out the window.  Last night was the worst, I think I *might* have gotten 2x2hr stretches and some 30 min chunks.  It wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't after 11 weeks of sleep deprivation.  At this rate, she will be an only child. I am so chronically overtired that I tried to nap, and couldn't even fall asleep.  How sad is that?

I go back to work next Wed, and if she doesn't let me sleep the next few nights I'm not sure what I will do

Hi Nicole *waving* - isn't there someone who can take her or watch her for a few hours so you could get a nap? I did that for my friend when her babies were small. It was fun for me and gave her a nice break. If I was closer, I'd love to help.

NicoleS

I go back to work next Wed, and if she doesn't let me sleep the next few nights I'm not sure what I will do

Make sure the lab has a nice comfy couch.  I really am sorry and don't know how moms do it as I am a complete zombie after just a few nights of sleep deprivation.  Maybe women who have more than one child suffer some weird sort of brain cell death that erases their memories of all the bad stuff and only leaves the sweet smiles and adorable baby stuff.  :)

Hi Cathy!  *waves back*

 DH was home and watched her.... and I layed in bed for 1.5  hrs, and couldn't sleep.  I was too tired to sleep, maybe?  I dont know, it was weird and made me very sad since I wanted to sleep.  I just hope tonight is better.  My mom iss coming to visit for the weekend too but Sophie tends to be cranky for other people after a while so we'll see how it goes.  I wish we were all closer though!

Good vibes for Barb too, I hope you can get some weight on your foot soon.

ETA since typing one handed is so slow I missed Jackie's response..... I think the sleep deprivation does cause amnesia, but not until it's over :)  I will have to find someone to hide and nap at work! LOL

Good news for me! We went to see the Podiatrist this afternoon. He wants me to start bearing weight on the foot. Like now. He wants me to stop using the knee wheeler now. I have to wear the not so super cute boot for 3 more weeks, but I don't have to sleep in it. I can take a bath! Rick will still have to help me in and out...but I can't wait to sit in a bubble bath! I have to start doing some light exercises, like circling the foot several times both ways, and also motioning the alphabet with my foot. So, I'm all ready to walk out of the doctors office without the knee wheeler, and I couldn't do it. I could stand, but didn't feel comfortable making steps. The foot was too weak. BUT, we got home and I just practiced standing. Just standing. And Rick pulled out my Mom's walker and we tried using that. Success! I'm walking! Of course, I expect it will get stronger every day and not having to use the walker for long. THIS IS SUCH GOOD NEWS!

Woo Hoo!!!! I'm so happy for you, Barb!  I'm doing a happy dance!

Nicole, I know how it feels to be so tired but can't sleep and the more you think about it the worse it gets and it become a vicious circle in your mind.  "must sleep"  "can't sleep" and on and on.  I hope you get some rest tonight.  Warm bath and a nice shoulder massage from your DH might help you relax.  Maybe even some "cooking" if you have the energy. :)  Great sleep aid.

Barb, excellent news about your foot!  Take it slow --- no playing hop-scotch yet!

Kitty, I'm sorry you didn't get the job.  Job hunting is so discouraging.  We know 3 people who are looking for jobs, and one of them has been looking for over 2 years.  All three are in different industries and all have great experience, but there's a lot of competition out there.  Have you looked into registering with a temporary agency?  It would be something to keep you busy and earn a little money while you continue to look, and sometimes temp jobs lead to permanent jobs.  I'm guessing those agencies are overwhelmed with applicants, too.  Sending good job hunting vibes to you.

Oh, I hate not being able to sleep when you're super tired and desperately need the rest.  You start doing that "sleep math" --- you know, where you look at the clock and think, "If I fall asleep now, I'll get 4 hours of sleep."  An hour later, you look again:  "If I fall asleep NOW, I'll get 3 hours of sleep."  This goes on, until 20 minutes before your alarm goes off, when you fall into what feels like a coma.  So irritating!  I can only imagine how much worse it must be as a new parent!  I hope you can get some good shut-eye soon, Nicole.

Barb - I'm almost as excited as you are about this news. Yahoo!!

As for sleep or lack of it, I've rarely had insomnia but when I've had it, I've tried all the tricks I'd heard. Not long ago, I was watching Dr. Oz and he recommended counting 1 and 2 on your breaths. Breathe out - 1, breathe in - 2, rinse and repeat. I'm not sure why but it has worked better for me than anything I've ever tried before. Maybe because it's so simple?

 So, on my way to Luke's weight pulling class, I started completely panicking. I'm not entirely sure why. It might be because I know I need to call the dentist, and I haven't done that all week, or because when I got my allergy shots this morning, the nurse told me next week something different was happening (I think I am getting less amount, but  a higher dose or something). I don't know. I am terrified of the shots, but I have been making it through fine so far. I'm terrified of the dentist too. I need to get the crown reattached, and there is another tooth I think might need to be filled. They should have called me to schedule, but it's a dental school. My dentist is probably gone now for all I know. I may have to get a new person, which is also terrifying. There's just too many terrifying things involved in that situation. Anyway, I was driving along, completely freaking out (heart racing, feeling like I was going to puke) reminding myself that I was okay, because I was breathing. If I can breathe fine, it means I am okay. It means I am panicking, and not having a reaction to my shots. Can someone else just make the call to the dentist for me?

Tracy, there are no temp agencies here. So that's outta luck.. Gin, I got mauled by Dodger so I guess he got your vibes. Lol

Jen - getting that crown recemented should be walk in the park and shouldn't require any shots. As for the allergy shots, it's likely that they'll periodically increase the dosage and then maintain that level for awhile. It doesn't likely mean any more shots than you've been getting. I wish I could help you out with any part of this but know that I'm with you in spirit. (((Hugs)))

 Regarding kiddo sleeping..Clive is 19 months and still doesn't always sleep through the night. Some nights are just a wake for a quick beverage or a wet diaper thing, but we still have our fair share of nights where he just will. not. sleep.

There's a fair chance he will be an only child, as the memory is still strong and not fading, lol.