I did it. As a third-time mom, I finally had enough of Dallas' almost constant crying and dragged him to the pediatrician today. I love our pediatrician; she's been "ours" since Austin was 1 year old. She has pretty similar philosophies in life as we do, has four kids, and doesn't talk down to me when we're discussing the "proper care and feeding" of the little kidlets. Anyway, I wrote down my long list of all the things I thought were wrong or off about him (my mom even suggested Cystic Fibrosis -- thanks mom!) and one by one the doctor dismissed them. It made me feel a lot better, except for the part about her wanting to protect Dallas from me since he cries so much and I confessed to being frustrated with him and wanting to throw him against a wall. (Those were her words, not mine. I would have said drowning in the bathtub. But he's so cute, I really could never do it. Don't worry, people!!) Those medical types are all freaked out about post partum depression. I even had to fill out a TOTALLY obvious questionnaire (authored by a drug company no less) trying to determine if I am post partumly depressed or at risk to become so. HELLO PEOPLE! I'm the mother of three kids under five. Of course I'm insane!!
But I digress. How is this LEO related (except for the mandatory reporting itch you might be feeling about possible child abuse)? Well!! DH stayed home with the two older kids so I could be at the doctor in peace with Dallas. Bliss, I tell ya!
In other LE news, in an effort to penny pinch DH's department is coming up with all these wacky schemes to save money, including some sort of merger with another department in order to save on a Chief's salary. Are you kidding me??? Evidently it's moving forward (according to the POA rep) after which time they are talking layoffs across the department. Dear Lord! I think DH has enough seniority to be "safe" (if they do it that way), but who knows!??!
The most "exciting" news this week is that one of DH's academy mates has "resigned." The story is full of mystery, intrigue, guile, and backstabbing (evidently) but the good news is that DH might score some of his gear for cheap. I'm not sure that any of that is particularly exciting or good but I'm trying to stay positive.
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Watch out for those doctors. Being a "must report" person makes them a bit jumpy.
This too shall pass.
Yes! I know it will pass. I can't believe that the older two were once both 7 weeks old... and I'm still alive to tell about it. lol.
It takes me about 6 months until I can come up for air and breathe a bit. It is seriously so hard! I know exactly what you are talking about. The crying gets hard to handle and then there are 2 other kids. I think having a 6 yo and a 3 yo was insane, but yours are a little bit younger! i had the post partum really bad with the first one, not as bad with the second one, and a little less bad with this one. If we have any more kids I'm wondering if eventually I won't have it at all? :) I hope you figure out how to make your little guy comfortable and that it isn't anything big. If you ever want to talk to an unbiased person about family, kid, post partums stuff I am all up for that.
The story of mystery, guile, intrigue, and backstabbing sounds totally awesome. I always love when my husband brings home the drama. :)
Thanks Mrs. Fuzz! :) I may take you up on your offer at some point. I was just talking to a friend who is pregnant with her second and worried about the transition. It made me realize that there are many, many, MANY women who have come before us who have successfully navigated these times, living to tell about it. It just takes time.
Regarding all the mystery, guile, intrigue, and backstabbing, I think that it may be a while before the gossip leaks out because of the implicit "gag order" on the whole situation. For now, it's a generally unfortunate situation all around. I, too, am looking forward to the gossip. Isn't that awful?? :(
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