I try not to complain about work too much because for the most part my job is great and really, it's better to think positive, right? Negative thoughts and energy just bring a person down. Sometimes though, it feels like my efforts are majorly under-appreciated. I learned a long time ago that you are the only one who has your best interests at heart when it comes to the workplace. The company's concern is the bottom line and that's pretty much it! My boss is great at protecting me from most of the BS that comes with this job but she can only do so much for our little department of 2.
My workplace has seen a lot of changes in the past couple years and morale is down all over the company. Sad but true. A lot of it has to do with leadership. And quite a few of us fantasize about leaving to do other things - some have already started to make that leap! I need to stick around for a while because of maternity leave and insurance issues, but a recent event has really pushed me over the edge. It's so frustrating to give your all to a company and make sacrifices, and then be taken advantage of. I'm just so over it.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Baby bump - 24 weeks
A happier topic now - our baby peanut is 24 weeks today! He kicked so hard Thursday morning that the jolt woke me from a deep sleep. Last night I couldn't fall asleep until about 2 a.m. (too many things on my mind) so I read aloud from my Kindle and he kicked/moved for quite a while. Not sure if he just wanted to be active or liked my reading skills. :-)
I have my 24-week appointment on Monday and will undergo the 1-hour glucose screening test. Hope that goes well - I have no desire to take the dreaded 3-hour glucose tolerance test if I end up failing this first one.
Haven't seen any stretch marks on the tummy yet, but have switched from vaseline to some lovely shea butter cream my mom sent in the mail. Smells good too! Things I used to take for granted - putting on socks, tying my shoes, even shaving my legs! - have become feats of strength because of the belly. Doing laundry and housework take an extra effort too. I'm going to start taking prenatal yoga classes too with a friend who is 6 weeks behind me. Should be fun.
I've officially entered the worry phase - my brain can't stop thinking about important issues like insurance, money, daycare, working vs. non-working, etc. On Monday at my appointment, the doctor's office will finally give me the packet of hospital info so I can look into preregistering, prenatal classes and pediatrician info. It will help a bit to get that stuff done and out of the way. It just seems like I've been overrun with stress and worry during this pregnancy and I hate to think what it does to the baby. Everyone says he's pretty insulated in there so I hope that's true!
I have my 24-week appointment on Monday and will undergo the 1-hour glucose screening test. Hope that goes well - I have no desire to take the dreaded 3-hour glucose tolerance test if I end up failing this first one.
Haven't seen any stretch marks on the tummy yet, but have switched from vaseline to some lovely shea butter cream my mom sent in the mail. Smells good too! Things I used to take for granted - putting on socks, tying my shoes, even shaving my legs! - have become feats of strength because of the belly. Doing laundry and housework take an extra effort too. I'm going to start taking prenatal yoga classes too with a friend who is 6 weeks behind me. Should be fun.
I've officially entered the worry phase - my brain can't stop thinking about important issues like insurance, money, daycare, working vs. non-working, etc. On Monday at my appointment, the doctor's office will finally give me the packet of hospital info so I can look into preregistering, prenatal classes and pediatrician info. It will help a bit to get that stuff done and out of the way. It just seems like I've been overrun with stress and worry during this pregnancy and I hate to think what it does to the baby. Everyone says he's pretty insulated in there so I hope that's true!
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