I’ve given up not writing about personal stuff, my Disney buddies do and if it’s good enough for them it’s good enough for me. So here it is…
On the last day of the Disney trip (see how I manage to mention it in every post?!) I did a pregnancy test, I had an inkling that maybe I was pregnant even though the miscarriage was only five weeks ago, and it was positive. I had a few tears telling my new friends and was surprised when I looked up and they were all teary too, can’t believe we only spent six days together!
I told Alex as soon as I got back and he was really excited, I hadn’t really got that used to the idea yet, then last night at work I started to feel really drained, sort of light-headed and jelly-legged. I came home early, and then this morning, blood. I’m almost certain it’s another miscarriage. I’ve handed my notice in to work, I know it’s probably just a coincidence that both times I seem to have had problems right after my first day at work, but we both felt it wasn’t really worth it. The plan is to try an get over this, have our lovely holiday and then give it one more go, I don’t think we can manage much more than that, it’s so emotionally draining all the time.
So that’s it, I’m a housewife (!), totally hate that title, any tips on how to make it more interesting/acceptable/fulfilling? Having said that I’m going to look for work which is more online, home-based. I have one project in the pipeline which is due to take off in September, in the meantime I’ll just need to be poor, money isn’t everything I suppose.
I’m really sorry Erica. Holding my breath and hoping it’s all going to be OK. Think right decision though to leave your busy job and concentrate on your fabulous blog. Think you’ve got many opportunities ahead of you to do really well. Your first job is to check out all the US mommy blogger sites and work out how they do it. Then report back please!! Big hug Lx
Ok, Lulu, should I put on dark glasses and a headscarf so they don’t recognise me?
Thinking of you-
Being a housewife is far more tolerable if you forgo the housework in favor of online (employment and relationship development)adventures.
-Meg
Crossing everything that you will keep the little one! Congrats on leaving the world and being a stay at homer! I agree ditch the housework and get blohgging.
Take care
Jo XX
Oh Erica, I’m thinking of you. I’ve been there too and it is just so awful.
I think you’ll have the talent to make working at home very profitable, especially now you’ll have more time to dedicate to it.
My tip – Just fit the odd bit of housework in here and there…and don’t iron..just fold and put it away. Iron only when absolutely necessary.
Thanks Fiona, as one door closes an all that, there’s somethingelse I’ve been asked to do too but that’s postponed for a month, I guess I’ll need to see what comes up
I’ll bear the ironing tip in mind.
Oh, Erica, that must be gutting. Thoughts are with you. It does get easier with time, but it takes a while. Just hang on in there. Lots of love and hugs. xxx
Yeah, didn’t expect it twice, I guess that’s just the way it goes. At least I have lots of nice cheery posts to come!
Hi Erica! (((hugs)))
I stopped by b/c I saw you commented on Christine’s post and so glad I found you again! It was so fun to meet you at Disney. Am praying you guys have a wonderful time at Disney in a few weeks!
a
Hi Amanda, thanks for stopping by, things are a bit depressing over here, nicer posts of Disney to come though!
Dear heart, I am so sorry – yet still keeping arms, legs, everything crossed it isn’t so…
Re the job, you HAVE a job – you have an uber-blog and are a mum and are seriously fabulous…..
never forget it. Biggest hug…Janexxxxxxx
Loving the avatar Jane, very you
Hello You,
We got teary because we had shared such a fabulous experience together – and because we care about you. It’s not every day I have a LittleMummy seeking solace in my bosom I can tell you. Anyway, we will all continue to be thinking of you and being there for you if you need any support, via my bosom or otherwise. Please, please take it easy. There are lots of opportunities coming your way through your blog and long may you continue to make the most of them. x
Thanks Linda, I’ll just be glad when this bit is over and I can move on again, been doing a lot of soul-searching today.
Congratulations!!!!
Oh Erica, I’m so sorry that all’s not well with our little ‘bloggerbaby’. Have everything crossed for you and Alex. Keep us informed. And Jane’s right, you HAVE a job – you run a fantastic parenting website, manage a household and are a wonderful stay-at-home Mum. Big wet kisses, B xxx
My thoughts are with you Erica. As you said, when one door closes, another opens. I’m sure everything will work out wonderfully for you all eventually. Wonderful things happen when you least expect them to
As for being a housewife – well I can honestly atttest that it can be far more exciting than we first believe. You already have a blog, so work it! There are loads of other things we can do at home to make more money too (I’m actually writing up a post about this now).
Relax and take care of yourself. There are many things that money can’t buy, happiness being one of them.
I’ll keep checking back with you and am sure you’ll be posting about something wonderful pretty soon!
Thanks, I’ve rss’d your blog, looks like I have much to learn
Hi Erica, lots of love and hugs and get well and rested soon, we’re all thinking of you xxx
Sorry to hear your sad news.
I was so pleased to read your first bit of news and then so sad to read what you wrote next
. Thinking of you.
Honey – this is so hard for you, but don’t give up… x
Thanks everyone, I’m beginning to feel slightly more upbeat now
So sorry to hear your news. Maybe shifting gears to focusing on home (not housework!), projects, blogging… is what you really need right now. I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts and wishing you happier days.
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