I so badly want to tell this lady in my online class that it is NOT her place to correct others' spelling and grammar errors, and that it is the instructor's job to inform others when to post in the discussion boards-- not hers. I mean, I understand where she's coming from. It is really annoying, as I've ranted here before, when people in online discussions make NO sense in their posts due to their horrible spelling and grammar, but that's why you just ignore those students and let them receive the grade they deserve. I don't understand why this girl thinks she has to say anything, as if it has any effect coming from another classmate. It's just plain rude. In a forum like this, I can get that, you know, but ... in an online school environment, she should be respectful to her classmates out of pure respect for the instructor. Ugh. If I were to say anything, it would make me a hypocrite, so I won't, but if she ever tries to say anything to me out of context of the discussion at hand, she can be sure to get a reality check (a polite one, lol, from me? I know right). Hope the instructor puts her in her place before she gets used to it.
Oh well. On the plus side, my mom and dad came to visit last night. I had broken down on the phone to her a few days ago about how stressed I was feeling about everything going on, not feeling prepared, and upset that I couldn't have a shower or some sort of celebration for my new son. She told me while she was here that my sister had planned on doing something for me, but wasn't sure because she didn't know where I was going to have it. So, now I feel bad because I can't be sure if they want to throw something for me out of sympathy... I should just accept it, right? But now I feel like I asked for it, which I really wasn't intending on doing because my parents have already helped me out so much in the past, same with my sister. I know they are busy, too. I wish I had kept my mouth shut, but at the same time, I'm relieved that they plan on throwing me a diaper shower, because I need it more now than ever. I know I haven't said anything about it directly, out of embarrassment I guess, but I'm back at home. Since my husband quit his job-- although things have been better for him, mentally, because of it-- we're stressed for money because he's already had to switch jobs again from being laid off. He's making significantly less than he did as a manager at MD's and it's a "temp to hire" position so he may or may not have a job come January. :/
There is a possibility of him getting hired on at his dad's job where he would start out at 12 an hour (way more than I've every made, personally) and it's exciting because we might finally get off food stamps; which sucks, but, at the same time, it is an improvement in our lives. Unlike what
some people think about me, I don't enjoy handouts nearly as much as they think, as helpful as those handouts are for those of us who need the assistance. I might even get away with only having to take three courses next semester to finish my associate's degree. Then, job time. A year without work has left me feeling lazy, but it has been good for my son and I have been able to at least get a two year degree (as useless as it may be, even so).
Anyway, excited to be done with this semester soon and get a month without school to spend with my new baby boy who I hope makes it here safely. I've been doing my best with trying to stay fit and healthy for the chance of having a VBAC (natural delivery) rather than another surgical birth. I'm scared to death of the pain though. I'm tempted to opt for a c-section just to avoid it, to be honest, but since there really isn't a medical need at this point for surgery, other than the less than one percent chance of uterine rupture, I will try for a VBAC. That is assuming he comes before December 15. My doctor and I are agreed that if I have not gone into labor by then, then we will plan a c-section. I'm just worried that even if I go into labor on my own that I will end up with an emergency c-section again and I'd almost rather have a repeat, planned c-section than one that is rushed in an emergency. :/ There's no way of knowing and I guess I just have to have faith in my body to do the right thing. The really scary thing is, and my doctor agrees, that I'd really like to go through a natural delivery with NO pain relief and NO interventions of any kind because they increase the chances of a rupture and make it less likely that I will deliver naturally.
I'm hoping I can use my mind and breathing exercises to combat the pain, but I've never handled even the slightest period cramping well and I doubt I will be as well with labor.
Sorry boys, TMI, lol. Whew. Just gotta mentally prepare I guess. This is turning into a long rant, but one more thing!
I have had the worst recall of my life over the past two months. I know I have been having some very detailed, long and elaborate dreams, but when I wake up I can't remember ANYTHING. I guess it's the stress with everything going on and I have no time to think about my dreams, but still, it sucks. :/
OK. Enough said.
hope you all are doing well yourselves. I wish I had more time to read through more of your posts and reply, but I barely make enough time to rant. Lol. Selfish? Maybe. Thanks though for being here, if you weren't, (speaking mostly to the thread's existence), I probably would have told that bitch off in my class, and not to mention, my stupid sociology teacher might have gotten a word from me, so.. Thank you RRC&C.
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