So we had a great weekend or I should say a great Saturday night. I was a ragging bitch on Friday night and totally ruined our time out. We went to the fancy new casino with hubby’s boss and a couple people from his work. I was in a bad mood from the start and hubby and I were at each other’s throats all night. I would actually like to forget it even happened. I am not usually that moody of a person. I am actually a bit surprised at my behavior. Enough about that…
Saturday we went to my BFF’s son’s first birthday party. I was kind of dreading it because it just reminds me that we were both pregnant last summer together and now a year later she has an adorable baby. When I say adorable I mean adorable…she got lucky – he is the happiest most laid back baby ever. I was also dreading it because her S-in-L is pregnant and due next week. I think my worry about the party is partly why I was such a mental case Friday night. I actually had a great time at the party. I enjoyed the kids there and even enjoyed talking to my pregnant friend. It was good to see everyone. I sometimes separate myself from my friends for self preservation – thinking I am doing the best thing for me but then I see everyone and realize that my friends are also good for me.
After the party we met up with other friends to celebrate two of their birthdays. It was a great dinner catching up with everyone and lots of laughter. We only stayed at dinner until 9:30 or so. Our friend T had to work the next day so we dropped him off and then hubby, myself and A (T’s girlfriend) swung by my BFF’s brothers house. He was having friends over to celebrate his birthday. (I guess October is Birthday month). There we proceeded to have a great time and probably one too many cocktails. My BFF at one point told me she would be my surrogate if I needed her. It was a really generous offer and I actually think she is sincere. She talked to my hubby about it for a while and was crying while she offered. When she told me I kind of laughed it off and said that our issue wasn’t that and we don’t need one. I was not in the right frame of mind and kind of blew her off. I feel bad about that now. I think I will send her an email today with an apology. We got home and to bed around 3 (I think) so Sunday was kind of a wasted day.
Thanks to everyone for their shopping hints on my last post! I have a friend at work taking me shopping at lunch today! Hopefully it helps! I am also planning on shopping in Rome! T- 45 days till Rome!
The Quiet Zone
13 hours ago
I isolate myself from my friends, too...for fear that being around them will make me feel worse rather than better, but I am finding that uncomfortable, painful experiences are the exception and generally I feel better after having fun and seeing them. Sigh. Nice of your BFF, regardless of necessary. :>
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect post for me to read! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm going to my BFF's daughter's 1st birthday on Halloween. She not only got the cutest baby girl ever but had it at the most awesomest (not that that's a word) time of year. I've been kind of dreading it and it was nice to read your encouraging words! And I'm totally jealous of your Rome trip!
ReplyDeleteMy BFF offered to be surrogate and I too laughed it off!! I think I was just amazed that someone would actually do that for me....we have good friends!!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny that people think that is what us IF girls need is a surrogate! If I can't afford IVF how am I going to afford IVF for someone else to carry the baby? I think it's all very well intentioned but sometimes it makes you wanna scream! Have fun in Rome! Can't wait to see pictures! :-) I'm sure they have a fertility fountain or something you can go swim in! hee hee!
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled on your blog from your post on the stirrup queen's blog. We are waiting to start our first IVF round. Looking forward to reading more about your journey!
ReplyDeleteHave you ever been on the http://www.journeywoman.com/ Web site? It's great...especially with your upcoming trip. It offers a ton of tips and deals when traveling abroad.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your BFF's surrogacy offer's really amazing, but I too find it funny and almost ridiculous that people would think that was the solution to infertility. But that was a really caring and generous gesture on her part though!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your shopping trip! Wish I had an excuse to shop, and were going to Rome too!!! I'm very excited for you!
wow, i heart your BFF! not that you need her to do that for you, but it was very sweet. i probably would have brushed it off too, so don't worry about that. i'm sure your BFF will understand.
ReplyDeleteso excited for your trip to rome!