(First I have to apologize - I haven't been a good commenter lately, but I have been reading everyone's posts. I'm sending all our new BFPs extra sticky vibes, everyone in the 2ww extra positive vibes, ((((Hugs)))) to you ladies going through tough and tumultuous times, and wishing everyone a wonderful three day weekend.)
Okay, it's officially hit me - the vacation excitement!
I've been stressing about getting everything done for our trip all week, but today I'm just excited. It's my last day of work for two whole weeks! Hopefully it goes by smoothly and I get everything done that I need to. I should, there's not a whole lot on my list.
We took the car in to get the stereo installed and tinting done last night, and it will be ready after work today. I can't wait to see it - and drive it! It'll almost be like having a new car again.
There are still TONS of things to do for the trip, but I'm confident we'll get everything done tonight and tomorrow.
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Also - an update on my delicate parts (since I'm sure you were all impatiently awaiting an update) - Still irritated, but much better since I switched from pads to 'pons. I guess my body doesn't like those pads at all! My skin is so dry it has actually cracked and bled. I'm thinking of trying some kind of "natural" or alternative form of feminine hygiene product. Tampons are irritating and make my cramps worse the first 3 days, and pads irritate the hell out of my skin... What's a girl to do?? I'm taking suggestions!
Okay, gonna get some work done. I will post again shortly with a link to my other blog for those of you who want to follow along on our road trip. I decided to just keep it on my family-friendly one rather than creating another. You ladies are pretty trustworthy I think! ;)
Happy three-day-weekend Friday!!!
9.04.2009
9.03.2009
Shrink wrap-up
(My sincerest apologies for the awful, wretched title!)
Well, I'm not too sure what I think of my therapist. Our meeting didn't really "flow" very naturally, it felt a little forced. But it was only the first session, so maybe it will get better? I'm of the opinion that if you don't feel like you're getting anything out of your shrink after the first 3 visits, then find another one. So I'll see how it goes next time (after we get back from vacation) and go from there.
We talked about a lot of things, but a couple things that stand out:
-Because I'm such a worrier, she suggested I put some time aside each day for worrying. That way if I start stressing about something during the day, I can tell myself that I'll worry about it later. Not sure how much that will work for me, but I guess it's worth a try.
-She told me she has 2 kids and that it took her over a year to conceive each of them. Then she started talking in a way that sounded like she thinks I'm just stressing too much and that's what's keeping me from getting pg. Ugh. Yes, I know. That's probably the last thing I wanted to hear out of her. For now though, and since I do need help with managing stress anyway, I am giving her the benefit of the doubt that she's just ignorant.
Overall, I wasn't really impressed. She did give me that one suggestion that I would never have thought of myself, and I will try it out over the next couple weeks. I'll also think of some more specific things I want to talk about, and maybe that will help kind of guide the next session a little better. I'm expecting I might have to find someone else though. We'll see, I'm not going to worry about it right now!
Well, I'm not too sure what I think of my therapist. Our meeting didn't really "flow" very naturally, it felt a little forced. But it was only the first session, so maybe it will get better? I'm of the opinion that if you don't feel like you're getting anything out of your shrink after the first 3 visits, then find another one. So I'll see how it goes next time (after we get back from vacation) and go from there.
We talked about a lot of things, but a couple things that stand out:
-Because I'm such a worrier, she suggested I put some time aside each day for worrying. That way if I start stressing about something during the day, I can tell myself that I'll worry about it later. Not sure how much that will work for me, but I guess it's worth a try.
-She told me she has 2 kids and that it took her over a year to conceive each of them. Then she started talking in a way that sounded like she thinks I'm just stressing too much and that's what's keeping me from getting pg. Ugh. Yes, I know. That's probably the last thing I wanted to hear out of her. For now though, and since I do need help with managing stress anyway, I am giving her the benefit of the doubt that she's just ignorant.
Overall, I wasn't really impressed. She did give me that one suggestion that I would never have thought of myself, and I will try it out over the next couple weeks. I'll also think of some more specific things I want to talk about, and maybe that will help kind of guide the next session a little better. I'm expecting I might have to find someone else though. We'll see, I'm not going to worry about it right now!
9.02.2009
So much to do, so little time!
Today is CD3. AF showed up with a vengeance right on time on Monday. She didn't mess around with any spotting nonsense either, just moved right in and made herself comfortable. That's fine by me, I don't need to drag it out!
Okay, TMI question - does anyone else get like, sore/raw/irritated skin near the opening and perineum around AF time? It drives me crazy! Seems like it mostly happens when it's hot out, and I try to switch off between pads and tampons, but even the string can irritate my skin. And it stays sore for days after AF is gone :( Geez, I am so sensitive! If anyone else experiences this, can you please tell me how to make it stop??
Back to not-gross stuff...
I have my first appointment with my shrink tonight right after work. I'm a little nervous. I know it will be fine, maybe even good, but I guess I'm just a little stressed lately with everything I need to get done at work and at home before going on vacation. It's not that I'm worried about the time it will take up; actually I don't really know what it is. I guess I just worry about everything!
We have lots to do before we leave on Sunday! Oh my gosh, we have procrastinated way too much this past month. We still have to book about half of our hotel rooms, print up (or go to AAA and pick up) maps for each area we'll be in, get directions to any of the attractions we might want to stop at along the way, not to mention we still have to get the car windows tinted, get the new stereo installed, try to find seat cushions, and pack! Hubs is taking care of the car stuff, I'll be working on the maps and attractions (we did buy a GPS though so that's a plus), and we're both packing and booking hotel rooms. We'll get it done, I'm just freaking out that our trip is only 4 days away!!
Speaking of which, I think I'm going to create YET ANOTHER blog for the road trip updates. I thought it would be easier for keeping this blog and my family-friendly blog separate (honestly I'm more worried about the family finding their way to this one than vice-versa). I'll post a link as soon as I get it set up. I hope you ladies will follow along :)
Okay, TMI question - does anyone else get like, sore/raw/irritated skin near the opening and perineum around AF time? It drives me crazy! Seems like it mostly happens when it's hot out, and I try to switch off between pads and tampons, but even the string can irritate my skin. And it stays sore for days after AF is gone :( Geez, I am so sensitive! If anyone else experiences this, can you please tell me how to make it stop??
Back to not-gross stuff...
I have my first appointment with my shrink tonight right after work. I'm a little nervous. I know it will be fine, maybe even good, but I guess I'm just a little stressed lately with everything I need to get done at work and at home before going on vacation. It's not that I'm worried about the time it will take up; actually I don't really know what it is. I guess I just worry about everything!
We have lots to do before we leave on Sunday! Oh my gosh, we have procrastinated way too much this past month. We still have to book about half of our hotel rooms, print up (or go to AAA and pick up) maps for each area we'll be in, get directions to any of the attractions we might want to stop at along the way, not to mention we still have to get the car windows tinted, get the new stereo installed, try to find seat cushions, and pack! Hubs is taking care of the car stuff, I'll be working on the maps and attractions (we did buy a GPS though so that's a plus), and we're both packing and booking hotel rooms. We'll get it done, I'm just freaking out that our trip is only 4 days away!!
Speaking of which, I think I'm going to create YET ANOTHER blog for the road trip updates. I thought it would be easier for keeping this blog and my family-friendly blog separate (honestly I'm more worried about the family finding their way to this one than vice-versa). I'll post a link as soon as I get it set up. I hope you ladies will follow along :)
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