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Things are falling apart again.
This week has been particularly challenging. Not so much because I’m a swollen heifer (really I am), but mainly because I’m just feeling extra hormonal.
Despite the many, many roadblocks I faced during my last pregnancy, such as preterm labor, going on disability, bed-rest, and following a restricted diet, I never became the weepy type.
In fact, I pretty much stood dead center on the emotional spectrum the entire way through. Even on day #82 of doing nothing but lying in the horizontal position, or during those first moments while holding my daughter after a long hard labor. I never shed a tear.
Nor did I lose my temper…even when Dadisodes had the audacity to eat a cheese pizza in my labor room, when I was allowed to eat nothing but ice chips. Mind you, the previous 3 months of my life had been devoid of carbohydrates all together.
Nope, I let him live.
However, this time around, although my body has physically endured everything with more ease thus far, emotionally I am far more fragile.
I find myself fighting back tears whenever Babisodes runs over to give me a hug.
And heaven forbid anyone pours themselves a bowl of my Lucky Charms…
So this week, I am doing my best to hold it together. Dadisodes has left for yet another business trip to the west coast.
Did I mention he’s also meeting up with an ex-girlfriend while out there…who found him on Facebook?
Facebook is the freaking devil.
Are you aware that infidelity during pregnancy is more common than you think? In fact, I personally know a few men who cheated on their pregnant wives.
*sigh*
Thankfully, Babisodes is handling her father being away better than her mom.
Thanks to Skype.
Sorry for the terrible photos. My fancy camera was out of battery and I had to use my point and shoot (not that I really know how to use the fancy camera).
That is Babisodes trying to “pull” her daddy out of the computer so he could come back to her.
A while back Christine and Angela blogged about how helpful Skype was for their kids while they were out of town.
Babisodes agrees.
A virtual hug is better than nothing.
As for me?
Well, I’ve already killed half a box of Fruit Loops with my bare hands.
No milk necessary.
Skype is awesome when I must be away from my kids. Also fruit loops, are only good when crunchy. One of the few cereals better without milk.
January 26th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Awww, she is so sweet…it makes ME weepy that she’s trying to pull him out of the computer!!!
Oh, and dry cereal rocks!
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January 27th, 2010 at 12:07 am
Oh no! Don’t worry. You are PERFECT and there is NO way your sweet husband would cheat on you while you are pregnant.
I LOVE the picture of your daughter touching him via the computer. It is so sweet. What you have in that picture is so great that you don’t even need a fancy camera : ).
Do you know I have never skyped. I am like the WORST loser in America when it comes to anything techie…. Seriously.
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January 27th, 2010 at 12:58 am
How sweet is she trying to pull him out of the computer!?
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January 27th, 2010 at 1:08 am
Isn’t it crazy (and not helpful at all) that all pregnancies are so different? Crazy that you can be an emotional wreck one pregnancy, and completely stable the next. But I wouldn’t worry about your husband cheating on you. I have read over and over that most men find their pregnant wives even more attractive, so there you go. And Facebook really is the devil. I am not fond of it one bit.
I have to admit, the picture of your daughter trying to pull her daddy out of the computer has gotten me rather weepy, and I am not pregnant anymore. It is so tender and adorable! And if she is taking it better than you, I suggest you sit down with a cheesecake and a good book, and go to town!
January 27th, 2010 at 1:17 am
Awww!!! How sweet that she’s hugging daddy in the puter!!!!!!!!!!!
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January 27th, 2010 at 1:21 am
Oh girl as a mother of four I so know your pain. However,
My Hubby + Facebook + ex girlfriend + meeting up = I would kick his ass!
Sorry girl I had to say it.
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January 27th, 2010 at 1:26 am
I love the fact Babisodes is trying to “pull” her daddy home. Oh, and I was so very hormonal with my second pregnancy. Good luck and hang in there until Dadisodes returns home!
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January 27th, 2010 at 1:35 am
Super sweet skyping!
I hope you feel better soon!
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January 27th, 2010 at 1:38 am
So adorable! And I agree, Facebook is evil!
And I LOVE Fruit Loops and when I was pregnant I couldn’t have ANY cereal!!
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January 27th, 2010 at 2:04 am
I don’t think you have to worry about that!
I hope you’ll have him back in your arms again real soon!
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January 27th, 2010 at 3:53 am
First of all, my reader has been hoarding your posts and just decided to spit out the last five. wth? Now I’m behind!
Second…the ex-girlfriend? WTF? I’d kill him……….
January 27th, 2010 at 4:16 am
At least he’s honest in telling you that he’s meeting up with someone? That hug is so adorable.
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January 27th, 2010 at 6:31 am
Ah…Sweet sweet photos! Husbands of pregnant women should really watch this kind of thing….they could loose an important limb you know. lol.
Yes, FB IS the devil, lol. Glad my husband doesn’t know how to work a computer, lol!
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January 27th, 2010 at 7:44 am
awwwww… that is a sweet pic of her hugging the laptop.
i am not pg and i could kill a box of froot loops with or without the milk also!!!
hopefully the hormones will subside…. and i am sure hubby will be a “good boy” while out on the west coast!!
happy WW
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January 27th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Awww…. we thought Skype was going to be our best friend while I was in Ethiopia. But as it turned out the internet there was not what I am used to – go figure. I hope the hormonalness calms down. I think things are less emotional the first time and get more so with each additional child.
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January 27th, 2010 at 8:53 am
Here is a HUG from the east coast! I find myself thinking oh yeah that was me when I was pregnant with my last child. Your pictures are darling!
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January 27th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Oh dear…sending huge hugs. Let me know if you need anything!
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January 27th, 2010 at 9:44 am
It’s great to live in a computer world…AND what a joy to see love ones live on it! We thought it was all SciFi, when i was growing up. But today i can. cook with dad, and see him, even if we are 300 miles away from each other.
My WW link for you
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January 27th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Babisodes rules! Is the Skype connection helping you any? You do have a hard time when Dadisodes is out of town, and it’s bad timing for his old girlfriend to show up now. Can you invite some girlfriends over for extra girl-time while he’s away? It might help to have some extra support. You have mine, but I’m so far away. Hang in there, sweetie.
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January 27th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Skype is great.
Crackbook is evil and a sign of the apocalypse.
And I wish I could send you cases of Lucky Charms.
Much love, hon.
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January 27th, 2010 at 10:25 am
Thanks God for technology! I still haven’t been able to convince my family to use skype yet. We will learn that this Summer when I plan to leave my kids there for a month.
Hope the rest of your pregnancy will be a breeze!
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January 27th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Too sweet, “hugging” her daddy like that:-)
January 27th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Awww, hugs to you!
I’ve downloaded Skype, but my family and I have yet to get it together to actually use it. Need to get my act in gear so I can chat with my brother and other family in the UK on it.
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January 27th, 2010 at 11:04 am
I’m super emotional and I’m not even pregnant. Darn stickin’ hormones. Adorable pictures of Babisodes. Why are they meeting? Did I miss that part? Is it necessary? I am sure it is fine. Hang on to your Lucky Charms. I haven’t had those since I was a kid. Yum. Sending Hugs.
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January 27th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Hang in there girl it does get better. Hormonal swings are normal and yep a stream of never ending frustration for a little while. Mine didn’t really kick in until after E.C. was born. Call it post partum or whatever, but the first 3 months I felt totally out of whack, 6 months and things have balanced out more.
Take some breaths, vent on the blog, it will be ok.
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January 27th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
The photos are still lovely, even with a “not fancy” camera.
Yes, invite some friends over. And I’m sure it’s more than fine with Dadisodes. Old girlfriend contacted him on FB, not the other day around. He is no doubt just being courteous.
We all love you and are here.
Things will be FINE!! (Are fine.) Things are Great!
xo
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January 27th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I can’t believe that the era of the Jetsons has actually come true!
I will say this about you being more emotional…..that is what being a mother will do to you. Hugs!
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January 27th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Skype rules! Used it a couple weeks ago and will again next week while I’m traveling.
As for facebook and Dadisodes… I feel for you. I would be going ballistic too. Hang in there!
BTW, you have to see the HP exhibit at the Museum of Science. Only there until 2/21.
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January 27th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Awe, sorry you’re so emotional…and I think it’s totally justified. *Hugs*
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January 27th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
I think Skype is so cool for that!
On a sidenote: Hang in there honey, you’re in the home stretch!
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January 27th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Awwww…hugs to you!!! Babisodes is adorable. Gotta look into Skype-ing. As for Dadisodes, it’ll be fine. If anything was gonna happen, you think he would’ve told you who he’s going to meet? Hang in there!!!
January 27th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
that is sooo sweet! thanks to our technologies nowadays it wont be that much difficult.. hang in there sweetie
be safe always!
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January 27th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Hugs to you. Skype rocks.
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January 27th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Skype is awesome! Funny how little kids’ fingers are always attracted to the screen like a magnet.
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January 27th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Skype does help bridge the distance! She looks soooo adorable trying to get her daddy out of the computer!
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January 27th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
I think your husband should Skype his meeting with the ex girlfriend.
Babisodes is so cute!
January 27th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
I sometimes think our body gives just up until what we can handle. If the physical side is bad, we get a reprieve on the emotional. And vice versa. I know my pregnancy was miserable, physically, but I was fairly even-tempered all the way through. I’m sorry you’re having such a rough go. Just keep thinking about holding that sweet new baby girl in your arms. Hugs!
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January 27th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Maybe it’s just me, but I was always grateful when hubby was out of town, especially during pregnancy. It was just one more chore I didn’t have to do.
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January 27th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Awwwww honey, you know I’m totally feeling your pain. With my other 2 pregnancies, nothing phased me. I didn’t get upset, didn’t cry or get hysterical or shout. Nada. I was sooooo even tempered. But that doesn’t seem to be the case this time around. I’ve got my family walking on eggshells because I may blow a fuse any moment. And then there’s the crying. Lord have mercy! I DON’T CRY! Seriously, I am not a crier. I just don’t do it, but thanks to the lovely preggers hormones I seem to a faucet these days. Your post brought on the waterworks yet again.
Chin up, Sweetie. We can cry together if you need to, just let me hook up the skype.
(((HUGS)))
BTW…The photo of the virtual hug is too precious. LOVE THAT! *sniff…sniff*
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January 27th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Blech! Pregnancy hormones + husband traveling = much unhappiness! I hope he gets back soon and that the exgf was fat!
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January 27th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Wow, I am sorry to read your hardships,
But,
life goes on,
Be patient,
Be hopeful,
Things will work out for YOU fine…
you are smart, open minded, and cool inside out, people have faith in you, you shall realize your strength and ability to overcome any adversities…
cheers,
Best.
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January 27th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Oh noooo! I’m so sorry Sandy! I agree that Dadisodes loves you and you have NOTHING to worry about, but you call that man up right now and tell ‘im he has NO business meeting up with old girlfriends and he’d better cancel that right this very moment!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let me know how it goes and if I need to call him myself. I’m as fisty as you are weepy in my 3rd trimester so you need me, girlfriend!
January 27th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Oh, I feel you.
I was a big ol’ weepy mess before, during and after my pregnancy. It only took a couple of three-ish years to get back to my regular-sized weepy mess. (Thank God for those tissues with the aloe in them.)
Hang in.
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January 27th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
So sorry!!! I hate being emotional. HATE IT.
Hope next week you’re emotional on the exact opposite end of the spectrum!
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January 27th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Oh my you poor thing. Don’t let those hormones get the best of you. Have some ice cream:) And what in the world is Dadisodes thinking?
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January 27th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
We use Skype too, when Dad-oo is out of town. It’s such a great way to stay connected.
Hang in there with the weepy emotions. I remember that part all too well. I would break into tears for no reason. You will all get through it together!
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January 28th, 2010 at 12:08 am
Any man who agrees to meet an ex-girlfriend deserves a punch in the head. I am almost certain you cannot be held legally liable for any “damages” due to your condition.
Seriously out respect to you, no meeting should take place. You are brave fruit loop crunching girl!
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January 28th, 2010 at 12:11 am
Your husband is either very clueless to the effect that meeting an ex can have on a woman or, well. No. He’s clueless.
Men. sigh…
Hope you’re getting rest and that everyone leaves your Lucky Charms ALONE.
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January 28th, 2010 at 12:47 am
Even though I trust my husband fully I would have issues with him meeting up with an ex-gf.
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January 28th, 2010 at 1:46 am
Yikes! Meeting up with an old girlfriend?! And eating a pizza in your delivery room?! You are too nice!
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January 28th, 2010 at 2:49 am
Oh ! So sweet and adorable !
January 28th, 2010 at 3:45 am
Love Sykpe! They should use that photo of her touching the screen as an advertisement. I’m not even pregnant and that made me weepy
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January 28th, 2010 at 10:35 am
Oh, honey! Hang in there!
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January 28th, 2010 at 10:43 am
She is sweet! I don’t use Skype but it looks like a great tool for if you are away from your kids.
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January 28th, 2010 at 10:47 am
I feel for you, all the ups and downs of pregnancy hormones. And I had the cereal cravings too! I was buying 4 boxes at a time and going through 2 gallons of milk a week! Just for me! There was something about the cool crunchies of the cereal and milk. That’s what I craved.
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January 28th, 2010 at 11:11 am
I’m still an emotional mess and Eloise is a year old now
Stupid hormones.
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January 28th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Shucks, poor you
I know why I don’t want Babies
Emotional? Me? Never
Regarding meeting the Ex.
Well, there are several reasons she’s the EX, no?
Hugs, gilr!
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January 28th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
That is so sweet. My husband travels for work ….and it is difficult on the kiddos! I love this sweet story!
January 28th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I am going through the same thing! I am pregnant (22 weeks) with my 3rd and I was cool and calm the first two times, but this time? I should be committed! It’s not just the crying it’s the inability to control anger that is getting me!
You are a good woman for letting your husband meet an ex gf, especially so far away from home. Why are they meeting?
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January 28th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Isn’t it crazy how each pregnancy is different? Mine were like that too. I wanted to kick my hubby’s arse on a daily basis. He was ALWAYS getting into shape (preparing for marathons) while I was getting bigger and bigger. Grrr. At least he didn’t meet up with an ex. I would have kicked BOTH their arses.
Hang in there girl! Not long now.
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January 28th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Pregnancy changed my emotionality completely. Before I was pregnant, I was a rock. All of a sudden, pregnant, I cried at the blink of an eye. Sad part is, I’ve never returned to the rock state. Still crying 10 years later!
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January 28th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Dadisodes would never cheat on you. I’m thinking that if you are allowing him to meet up with an old girlfriend she looks like crap now, right?
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January 28th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
That virtual hug is precious, Sandy!
And a swollen heifer you are not!
Genny
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January 28th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Sending you extra hugs to help you through these challenges … hang in there sweetie … this too shall pass
Hugs and blessings,
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January 28th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
I was never weepy before I got pregnant. I was the most horrible bawling, insecure mess from the 5th month on so I feel your pain. You’re almost at the end and it will all be totally worth it when Babisodes 2.0 is here!
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January 29th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Emotional while pregnant? What on earth are you talking about??? : )
And we just “discovered” Skype too … it is fantastic for maintaining closer contact with our relatives in faroff states. My son loves it … he won’t talk on the phone but a web cam is something he understands. (And it was even easy enough for Grandma to figure out too!)
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January 29th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Oh man…that sucks about the ex-girlfriend thing…..lame……facebook does suck huh? At least right now it does.
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January 29th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Sorry you’re feeling so emotional. Cut yourself some slack and enjoy the fruit loops. I don’t know how I would have felt had my husband hooked up with an ex while out of town. The only way I’d let him see any of his ex’es is if I’m there too.
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January 31st, 2010 at 12:59 pm
I’m sure he’s out there thinking of you.
Amazing, technology is. Bridging gaps, bringing together people.
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February 1st, 2010 at 3:36 am
Skype is awesome, I agree.
I remember that I was extremely emotional during my two pregnancies. I use to burst out crying for anything.
I would be just as upset about my hubby meeting up with an ex while out of town as well. And I’m not pregnant.
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February 2nd, 2010 at 9:38 pm