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jenni_blog) wrote2010-04-08 08:54 am
jenni_blog) wrote2010-04-08 08:54 am
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YOU KNOW WHEN SOMETIMES EVERYTHING GOES WRONG?
My 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Congratulations on the grandchild. Best wishes and lots of hugs.
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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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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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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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But the most important is Sean and you are okay!!!
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And your daughter expecting, I am sure she thought everything over well, right?
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