I haven't missed a single period since my very first one, not even for those five minutes I was pregnant if you count the implantation spotting that started right when I was due for AF. It's like my body just craves that monthly gift.
Well, I never said my body was rational. Just predictable.
AF sucks. Can I get an Amen? And not just because of the infertility thing. It's generally a pain in the arse that I'd rather not deal with. IF adds a whole other dimension (or three) to that suckiness. Not only is it a very unnecessary reminder of what my body can't do, but since my body can't do that thing, I ask you, what's the point of having a period? I repeat: UNNECESSARY.
I'm not naming names here, but someone should have included an AF-OFF switch in the design of the human female body. Think how handy that would be during nearly all phases of life!
Teenage years: Want to wear your new white Daisy Dukes? Got a hot date? (Over-the-clothing groping only of course!) Flip the switch and delay your monthly bill until tomorrow!
Child-bearing years: Can't afford baby #7? Your plumbing's busted and you're tired of crying in the bathroom stall at work every month? Taking a second honeymoon with your hubby? Not an issue!
Menopause: Why go through years of sputtering ovaries? Just flip that switch for good and call it done!
For some reason someone never comes asking for my sound and fail-proof input on these matters. Though obviously they should; I'm a wealth of great ideas. This one would be perfect today since AF decided to show up a day early, and I forgot to bring supplies with me to work. So, dear someone, in case you're taking enhancement requests for the next round of evolution, I humbly submit the "AF-OFF Switch" for your consideration. Maybe I can catch a break in my next life.
2.08.2011
2.04.2011
This weekend is gonna suck
Okay, maybe it won't suck completely. But read on and I think you'll understand why I'm not looking forward to it one bit.
Reason #1 this weekend will suck: I have to come in to work tomorrow for four hours. It's really not that big of a deal; I plan on wearing overly comfy clothes and showering tonight so as to maximize my sleep time. I'll be home by 12:30 and Hubs has to work anyway too. Still, there's something a little disheartening about it being Friday when you know you still have an extra day of this crap to look forward to.
Before I tell you the second reason, maybe you should sit down. Y'know, in case you were standing at your computer reading blogs.
Sitting down now? Good. Deep breath...
Because it's Superbowl. Don't hurt me! Football just doesn't do it for me. And although under normal cirumstances I enjoy a Superbowl party as much as the next person, reason number three explains why these aren't normal circumstances.
Number three: At this party, there's an excellent chance I'll run into 3 or 4 of Hubs's friends' pregnant wives. I haven't seen any of them since they got pregnant. As much as I genuinely like each of them, I'm dreading this. Hence the reason I haven't seen them since they got themselves in a family way. They know about my IF, so hopefully it won't be as painful as I anticipate. And if it is, Hubs gave me an out and said we can leave early if it's really bad. I love that man.
At least the day is half over now. Hope you're having a happy Friday :)
Reason #1 this weekend will suck: I have to come in to work tomorrow for four hours. It's really not that big of a deal; I plan on wearing overly comfy clothes and showering tonight so as to maximize my sleep time. I'll be home by 12:30 and Hubs has to work anyway too. Still, there's something a little disheartening about it being Friday when you know you still have an extra day of this crap to look forward to.
Before I tell you the second reason, maybe you should sit down. Y'know, in case you were standing at your computer reading blogs.
Sitting down now? Good. Deep breath...
Because it's Superbowl. Don't hurt me! Football just doesn't do it for me. And although under normal cirumstances I enjoy a Superbowl party as much as the next person, reason number three explains why these aren't normal circumstances.
Number three: At this party, there's an excellent chance I'll run into 3 or 4 of Hubs's friends' pregnant wives. I haven't seen any of them since they got pregnant. As much as I genuinely like each of them, I'm dreading this. Hence the reason I haven't seen them since they got themselves in a family way. They know about my IF, so hopefully it won't be as painful as I anticipate. And if it is, Hubs gave me an out and said we can leave early if it's really bad. I love that man.
At least the day is half over now. Hope you're having a happy Friday :)
2.03.2011
The work situation, and so forth
Gosh I feel like I just have no inspiration to write lately, and that sucks! I'm sure my muse is missing due to work craziness. Not that I blame her, if I were a muse I wouldn't want to hang around me at work either! Seems like it's all I think about lately even when I have a good day, like yesterday. Before I tell you about it, a quick refresher: I have a new female boss, let's call her Chilly since she's kind of frigid. We both used to report to Mr. Big but her title was recently changed so I report to her now, though I still have a good rapport with Mr. Big and talk to him frequently.
Okay. So. We're having some serious staffing issues with the loss of one of my girls a few weeks ago. (Loss is a poor choice of words - sounds like she died, she didn't, she was fired.) Her position is proving harder to fill than an incontinent bladder, not to mention it's really more than a one-person job, and the three of us left over are struggling to make things work. Literally none of us can call in sick much less take any time off, plus we're having to work a lot of overtime (which is great for my underlings who get paid for it! But not so much for me). I'm having to fill in for operational stuff instead of actually managing the department, and my work is suffering as a result. Basically the whole department is hanging on by a very fine thread that could snap at any moment.
As you can imagine this has caused a LOT of anxiety in our normally even-keeled department. Chilly's new position was supposed to take some of the pressure off, but she's been sick (yeah, no problem with her calling in) and dealing with family stuff so she's been no help at all and MIA more often than not. So yesterday I laid it all out for Mr. Big. It's been 3 weeks and there have been zero applicants for the open position. We can't keep working like this. I asked for a temp and at first Mr. Big sort of laughed, but I kept pushing and lo and behold, ten minutes later he was meeting with the CFO. Directly after that Mr. Big informed me we were approved for a temp! By the beard of Zeus, I am so glad I opened my big mouth. Please keep your fingers crossed that they find someone even just halfway decent very soon. I already know I won't be able to take the two days off I requested (and desperately need; just ask my aching, tense neck), but at least maybe we'll be covered for one girl's jury duty and the other's kid's dentist appointment.
Mr. Big and I also had a very frank discussion about the staffing in general for the department. I pretty much told him in so many words that he risks losing employees. So we brainstormed some ideas, and I think one of them could work. It's going to take some finagling, but if it does I think it will take off at least some of the pressure that we feel even when we're fully staffed.
In personal news, I've been working on a project with my friend A for the past couple of weeks. I can't wait to tell you about it, but that's a post for another time. We're still in the very early stages and I'd rather wait until I have more to tell, which will probably be in the next 2 to 3 weeks. But I'm very, very excited!
Also, Hubs spent his day off yesterday putting up drywall in the garage/man cave. Which means one of my "to do" items is being worked on! Okay I realize I'm cheating because I haven't personally done any work on it, but Lord knows I eventually will and it still counts as progress! Once the drywall is up and painted, we'll be installing the storage cabinets that have been waiting patiently in the middle of the garage for the past 2 years. That means one day I'll have a clean surface to fold laundry on! And like, a place to store my detergent and whatnot! And who knows, I may even be able to park my car in there some day. Dream big, I always say...
Okay. So. We're having some serious staffing issues with the loss of one of my girls a few weeks ago. (Loss is a poor choice of words - sounds like she died, she didn't, she was fired.) Her position is proving harder to fill than an incontinent bladder, not to mention it's really more than a one-person job, and the three of us left over are struggling to make things work. Literally none of us can call in sick much less take any time off, plus we're having to work a lot of overtime (which is great for my underlings who get paid for it! But not so much for me). I'm having to fill in for operational stuff instead of actually managing the department, and my work is suffering as a result. Basically the whole department is hanging on by a very fine thread that could snap at any moment.
As you can imagine this has caused a LOT of anxiety in our normally even-keeled department. Chilly's new position was supposed to take some of the pressure off, but she's been sick (yeah, no problem with her calling in) and dealing with family stuff so she's been no help at all and MIA more often than not. So yesterday I laid it all out for Mr. Big. It's been 3 weeks and there have been zero applicants for the open position. We can't keep working like this. I asked for a temp and at first Mr. Big sort of laughed, but I kept pushing and lo and behold, ten minutes later he was meeting with the CFO. Directly after that Mr. Big informed me we were approved for a temp! By the beard of Zeus, I am so glad I opened my big mouth. Please keep your fingers crossed that they find someone even just halfway decent very soon. I already know I won't be able to take the two days off I requested (and desperately need; just ask my aching, tense neck), but at least maybe we'll be covered for one girl's jury duty and the other's kid's dentist appointment.
Mr. Big and I also had a very frank discussion about the staffing in general for the department. I pretty much told him in so many words that he risks losing employees. So we brainstormed some ideas, and I think one of them could work. It's going to take some finagling, but if it does I think it will take off at least some of the pressure that we feel even when we're fully staffed.
***End long, boring commentary; bless you if you read the whole thing.***
In personal news, I've been working on a project with my friend A for the past couple of weeks. I can't wait to tell you about it, but that's a post for another time. We're still in the very early stages and I'd rather wait until I have more to tell, which will probably be in the next 2 to 3 weeks. But I'm very, very excited!
Also, Hubs spent his day off yesterday putting up drywall in the garage/man cave. Which means one of my "to do" items is being worked on! Okay I realize I'm cheating because I haven't personally done any work on it, but Lord knows I eventually will and it still counts as progress! Once the drywall is up and painted, we'll be installing the storage cabinets that have been waiting patiently in the middle of the garage for the past 2 years. That means one day I'll have a clean surface to fold laundry on! And like, a place to store my detergent and whatnot! And who knows, I may even be able to park my car in there some day. Dream big, I always say...
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