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jenni_blogMy life was going along great, then the inevitable happened as it always does. Everything has suddenly turned into something out of a horror film.
1) My whole family, including myself, catches the plague from hell. Something akin to Ebola, except that you survive this one.
2) My daughter becomes pregnant (alright in itself) but announces just yesterday that she and her husband-to-be are moving away.
3) Yesterday I was involved in a car crash with my 7-year-old. We were hit by another car. We are both OK but I have a bump on the side of my head and a bit of memory loss, but otherwise I'm fine, and Sean was not hurt at all. My car's front end is all smashed up.
Enough, okay???
I won't go into details about our illness because I posted about that already. But I think that losing 10 lbs. of body weight, mostly fluid, is too much too soon, even though it's great to lose weight. But you know what I mean? Since last week I've been groggy, tire too easily and feel weakness in my limbs, to the point that I'm afraid to walk down the stairs for fear of falling. It sucks to feel like this.
As for my daughter, I was disappointed when she told me she was pregnant. First, because she was in the process of looking for work and because of this recession we're in, it has been a long, difficult ordeal, during which time she has not been able to find anything. She's had interviews but there is so much competition for good jobs that it's like winning a lottery to be chosen over everybody else who applies. But now because of the pregnancy, the job-hunting has to be put on hold. She and her fiance were to be married this June but he has had a chance of a new job in another city. It's only about 4 hours away from here, but still, I'm worried for her because they don't know anyone in the new place so she won't have anyone close to her to help with the baby. *sigh*
Yesterday I was taking Sean to a special dentist who deals with autistic children when we were hit by another car while we were trying to pull into a driveway. It was in an unfamiliar area, as this was going to be our first visit. We were on a three-lane, one-way road and although I didn't even see the SUV that hit me (it came from behind and hit the left front side of my car as I was pulling into the driveway, like it was trying to pass me on the inside), I am not sure that it wasn't my fault. I blacked out momentarily and even now can't remember exactly what happened right before or after impact. Today I'm taking the day off work so I can try to get my car back (it was impounded), make a report at the collision centre, call the insurance company, etc., etc.
What a frigging hassle.
Such is life. *sigh*
More to follow.
1) My whole family, including myself, catches the plague from hell. Something akin to Ebola, except that you survive this one.
2) My daughter becomes pregnant (alright in itself) but announces just yesterday that she and her husband-to-be are moving away.
3) Yesterday I was involved in a car crash with my 7-year-old. We were hit by another car. We are both OK but I have a bump on the side of my head and a bit of memory loss, but otherwise I'm fine, and Sean was not hurt at all. My car's front end is all smashed up.
Enough, okay???
I won't go into details about our illness because I posted about that already. But I think that losing 10 lbs. of body weight, mostly fluid, is too much too soon, even though it's great to lose weight. But you know what I mean? Since last week I've been groggy, tire too easily and feel weakness in my limbs, to the point that I'm afraid to walk down the stairs for fear of falling. It sucks to feel like this.
As for my daughter, I was disappointed when she told me she was pregnant. First, because she was in the process of looking for work and because of this recession we're in, it has been a long, difficult ordeal, during which time she has not been able to find anything. She's had interviews but there is so much competition for good jobs that it's like winning a lottery to be chosen over everybody else who applies. But now because of the pregnancy, the job-hunting has to be put on hold. She and her fiance were to be married this June but he has had a chance of a new job in another city. It's only about 4 hours away from here, but still, I'm worried for her because they don't know anyone in the new place so she won't have anyone close to her to help with the baby. *sigh*
Yesterday I was taking Sean to a special dentist who deals with autistic children when we were hit by another car while we were trying to pull into a driveway. It was in an unfamiliar area, as this was going to be our first visit. We were on a three-lane, one-way road and although I didn't even see the SUV that hit me (it came from behind and hit the left front side of my car as I was pulling into the driveway, like it was trying to pass me on the inside), I am not sure that it wasn't my fault. I blacked out momentarily and even now can't remember exactly what happened right before or after impact. Today I'm taking the day off work so I can try to get my car back (it was impounded), make a report at the collision centre, call the insurance company, etc., etc.
What a frigging hassle.
Such is life. *sigh*
More to follow.
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Date: 2010-04-08 01:12 pm (UTC)But congratulations on the grandbaby! Even if you are disappointed, I'm sure it'll all work out eventually. I have always lived 3 hours from my (paternal) grandparents and I saw them all the time and had an excellent relationship with them. I'm sorry to hear they are moving away though :o(
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Date: 2010-04-08 04:00 pm (UTC)You know Oshawa, right? Arrgggh...I hate the one-way streets there! Brutal!
Oh, I am sure things will be OK re: the baby. I just have new grandma anxiety, that's all! LOL. It's Ottawa they're going to, and that's not THAT far away, right? LOL.
Thanks for your well-wishes!
Oh, where are your grandparents moving to?
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Date: 2010-04-08 01:28 pm (UTC)Car crashes are scary, but I'm glad you're ok.
And congrats on the grandchild =) I'm sure she'll find a way to make everything work out just fine.
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Date: 2010-04-08 04:03 pm (UTC)Yeah, the car crash was probably in my top three scary things to have happened to me!
#1: Plane hit by lightning - only a miracle it didn't go down.
#2: Almost drowning, trapped under a dock.
#3: The car crash!
I think everything should be OK with the baby. I'm not so happy about making a long driving trip now, though. :(
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Date: 2010-04-08 01:30 pm (UTC)About your daughter, it sounds like she's making choices and may not think about the consequences, or maybe she's taking things lightly. I can imagine you're disappointed about the job hunting coming to a hold and them possibly moving away.
You've got a lot on your plate and that illness took so much energy out of you... no wonder you feel dizzy and weak. Hope you can rest a bit in between.
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Date: 2010-04-08 04:06 pm (UTC)My daughter takes things FAR too lightly! You hit the nail on the head with her! She thinks she can just breeze through life as if there are no consequences! OMG, don't get me started on her...LOL.
Arrrghhhh...I can't help but think that somehow my state of mind contributed to last night's accident! *sigh*
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Date: 2010-04-08 01:35 pm (UTC)Congrats on the grandchild-to-be. Can imagine the worries (I know I would be) but still... :-)
I hope it all works out fine for you and everyone around you.
*hugs*
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Date: 2010-04-08 04:06 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-08 01:48 pm (UTC)OMG you nearly lost a stone in weight through illness, can you take anything like a suppliment to replace what you lost ?? (If that makes sense)
So sorry to hear about the car crash aswell, hugs to you both.
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Date: 2010-04-08 03:48 pm (UTC)I did buy some multivitamins that have all the good energy-boosting stuff in them so that should help.
Aaaghhh...am just dealing with the car crash now, phoning the insurance, the tow truck company, etc., etc. The only good thing is that I might have to take some more time off work.
Thanks for your well-wishes! *hugs back*
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Date: 2010-04-08 01:53 pm (UTC)Sorry to hear about all the crap you're going through re the accident. Relieved to hear no one was seriously hurt, but that idiotic driver should own up to what he did. Good luck dealing with all the necessary beauracratic crap. Hopefully all will go smoothly...
As for your daughter? Pregnancies tend to happen that way. Sure as hell did in our situation. Would she be able to temporarily stay with you after the baby is born? Or maybe you stay with her for a few days? Motherhood is so overwhelming at first (as I'm sure you know).
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Date: 2010-04-08 03:57 pm (UTC)Awww...thanks for your well-wishes. The main thing is that nobody was hurt. If it does turn out to be my fault for failing to yield or something, then I am so glad that the other driver and his passenger weren't hurt either. But I think it was probably partly both our responsibilities...one of those things that happens and you can't do anything to prevent it. One of the tow truck drivers told me that these accidents happen all the time and no one person is entirely to blame.
We called the tow guys and they are taking my car to the dealership to get repaired. It wasn't driveable, unfortunately. I guess this is going to cost me some money, but thank god it wasn't worse than what it is.
I told my daughter today that maybe it would be better if she stayed here for awhile, let her fiance find a place, get settled in his job a bit, and then go and join him. The baby is due in August, and I'd suggest that she come here and stay with us, have it here (her doctor is here) and stay for awhile afterwards. There's no reason why her fiance couldn't come here to visit them until the baby's old enough for her to take him back home. We'll see how it goes, but for me the most sensible thing would be to do as I suggested.
Yeah...motherhood can certainly be overwhelming enough without being in a strange new place as well and dealing with meeting new ppl, etc. at the same time. And yet it could be fun to go out to the park, go exploring, meet other new mothers and make some new friends. We'll see how it goes. :)
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Date: 2010-04-08 03:37 pm (UTC)Congratulations on the grandchild. Best wishes and lots of hugs.
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Date: 2010-04-08 04:08 pm (UTC)*sigh* It's just a matter of getting through each thing that happens in the best way possible.
Thanks! Whew. It's a bit scary to consider the prospect of being a grandma! I don't feel that old! :)
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Date: 2010-04-08 05:13 pm (UTC)Wow, that's certainly mixed news with the pregnancy, but let's hope for the best - hopefully she'll really like her new city, and you can try to go visit her there. Maybe she can try to work from home. Most of all, congrats to her, her fiancee, and you for the baby/grandbaby-to-be!
Oh gosh! *mega hugs* That's so scary about the accident! I'm glad there were no major injuries, and I hope that you get well soon! *hugs again* I hope you can get everything straightened out with the insurance and the car as well.
Hang in there!!
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Date: 2010-04-12 10:42 am (UTC)I don't like my daughter's situation at all! I don't want her to move. It's for her sake as well as mine.
Thank god the accident was minor. But still...I believe it was my fault and that I had a mental lapse or something. Which makes me wonder if I should be driving at all!
Thank you.♥
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Date: 2010-04-08 05:50 pm (UTC)Congrats to your daughter! :)
I'm sure it won't be easy for her without a job, with a baby and in a new city but I'm sure she'll make it! Look, she could have decided against the baby but she didn't, that's awesome and I'm sure she knows that it won't be easy. She has a man at her side and the rest will fall into place. And you'll be a great granny! :P
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Date: 2010-04-12 10:40 am (UTC)The car crash was one of those unfortunate things. But it's caused me think about whether or not I'm fit to drive anymore.
My daughter! I don't know if she really knows what she is doing! I know she loves her fiance but I just don't know if moving is the right thing right now!
AAAGGGHHH....
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Date: 2010-04-08 05:52 pm (UTC)Living close to your grandchildren is no guarantee you'll get to see them - my brother lives 15 minutes away from my parents, and they only see my niece and nephew once or twice a year for an hour or two - but I'm sure your daughter wouldn't be like that in any case. With living further away, when you do visit (or they visit you) at least you'll get to spend some quality time.
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Date: 2010-04-12 10:38 am (UTC)Thank you for your well-wishes. I've been very depressed over this accident and wonder if I really should be driving. My car won't be ready for another week, so in the meantime I'll have to think about it... :(
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Date: 2010-04-12 05:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-08 06:07 pm (UTC)But the most important is Sean and you are okay!!!
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Date: 2010-04-12 10:36 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-04-08 08:08 pm (UTC)And your daughter expecting, I am sure she thought everything over well, right?
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Date: 2010-04-12 10:35 am (UTC)I hope my daughter knows what she is doing. I worry because I know her fiance really wants this child but they are not settled yet and I just worry. (But that's a mother's job, right?) :)
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