Other than the fact that my sister was in town this weekend and I got to spend a few hours with my BFF, these last few days sort of blew. On Friday night, I was rear ended. My car is a hot mess and so is my back and neck. I am now sporting this OH SO ATTRACTIVE (but extremely helpful) neck brace. Anyone have a Bedazzler so I can make it fancy?
The brace, plus my sexy grandma car that I got from the rental place, has just made for me feeling all around like an elderly person. And that puts me in a bad mood.
I’m trying to just deal with it. It sucks; move on. But since I leave for Vegas on Friday for a WEEK, it has just made me more cranky. I’m dreading leaving the Bug for a week. I’m irritated that I’m not going to be able to help my team as much as I’d like. I don’t like having limitations.
And there it is.
I hate, no DESPISE being told that I can’t do something. (Keep in mind this isn’t things I SHOULDN’T do – but that I just plain can’t.) My husband told me once that I couldn’t break his finger with my bare hands and as much as I know it makes me sound like a freak, i just wish I could DO IT to prove to him I can. Being pregnant, I already have things not to do. No Excedrin (total sadness), no heavy lifting (well except for my 30+ lb toddler), no sushi (crying) and the list goes on.
I know I need to talk it easy at the tradeshow – not just for the baby, but for my back, my health. I just need to be reminded that sometimes limitations are ok. It’s OK!
Repeat.
Repeat.
It's okay, Erin.
I'm so sorry you've had a rough couple days, but I am thankful you weren't hurt more seriously in the car accident!
I hope to catch up with you at ABC and give you a big ol' hug. XO
Erin,
I still eat Sushi, just in limited amounts, and my OB and mid wife both say it's fine as long as i am not having it all day every day. 🙂 Ate it with Bryson too, and he was too smart for his own good.
Hope you get to feeling better soon, car wrecks are never any fun. How long is your car in the shop for?
Hope you can enjoy the expo some even if you can't do as much as you would like.
I think having a car wreck, having an upcoming trip and being pregnant gives you all sorts of reasons to be whiny. Glad you're okay! FWIW, I hate not being able to do something… AND I hate asking for help!
I'm just so glad you are okay!!!! I'm so excited to see you in just a few short days! Time flies!!! Big "gentle" hugs!
Sorry about the accident. Glad you are OK. The bug wasn't with you, was he? The brace is lovely…. quite a fashion statement. Guess the good part about going away to the trade show now is that it will give your back a break from lifting the bug. Is he not going with you this year? Happy healing.
Ooh! Sounds like a tough few days! Hope things get better soon!
Oh my goodness Erin! I am so glad you are ok. You have a right to be whiny. Look at all that is on your shoulders right now. You said it right at the end though… it is ok to have limitations. We all know how powerful you are, but just take time to take care of yourself and your little one that you are baking :). Big ((HUGS))!
Thinking of you lady! You seriously have a lot going on. But you are strong and will get through it! Of course it doesn't hurt that you are keeping a great attitude about it all. Hang in there!