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Oh Jess, my heart is breaking for you two over here. I wish there was something I could do to help...or at least some words. I unfortunately don't have any.
I can say though, I am glad you didn't cancel your trip. I think you're right in your way of looking at it, and you would lose money now too.
I can understand your frustration and anger, even if you have been through the same thing yourself, it's hard to keep it together when something is hanging over your head, and there is nothing you can really do about it. It's out of your control. Believe me, when I say I understand this....completely. Try not to be too hard on yourself about breaking down. Your under quite an amount of stress yourself, when a person in the family has depression, or any problem really, the whole family is effected.
I also think your right the stress of waiting to find out what is going on...well, sucks. I still have a little over a week to find out my future, and it's driving me crazy!
Hoping that David does talk to his parents, and continued many (more than I can make here) for you and David both!
PS...I think I am going to write to you on FB, and tell you a little of what is going on in my house. Like I said, different circumstances, but same problems. Not that you need to hear any more problems, but at least you'll know you are not alone, and you'll finally know why I keep saying I understand your concerns.
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I'm glad you didn't cancel your trip. I just hope, once it comes, that you can both relax and let the Disney magic give you a week without this heavy burden of worry. Continued
I'm so sorry Jess. Has David been seeing his therapist? What do they say about him returning to work? How long as he been out for? FLMA gives you 12 weeks a year so if it's approved by his Dr they can actually not fire him. Not that I think staying at Walmart is the best thing for him at the moment. How long was he out on short term disability? I think with mine I got 8 weeks of short term. Make sure he takes whatever is allowed.
I think it's great that he will likely tell his family as both of you need support right now. Even just extra help with Bri would be a good thing for you at the moment. Hard times are hard, but I really think 100x harder with a baby in the mix.
Although I think David finding a new job will be a good thing for him I kind of think he maybe has to work through some of his depression and anxiety first. If he can't even bring himself to go to his current job and filling out job applications is too hard to focus on would starting a new position be too much for him right now? I would say he needs to talk to his therapist and figure out the best way to proceed. I know you need the money and I don't want to add to your stress, but even if he gets a new job at this point would he be able to go to work everyday? Maybe try to see how far you can stretch the medical leave and collect short term disability. Also see if the therapist has any suggestions on programs to help with your situation. I'm sure they deal with this kind of stuff quite a bit.
and many, many . I know all to well the anxiety and stress of financial concerns, and I get how stress just ups anxiety problems.
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Continued and for you and David. I'm really happy to hear that David will hopefully discuss this with his family this week. You both need the support system; not just David and I believe this will help. Thank goodness you didn't cancel your trip! I see it as a form of therapy and it is still something that David is looking forward to and is planning in his future. Hugs and love!
I'm so glad you and David were able to talk and you were able to help him with some application forms. That sounds really encouraging. I'm also so glad you didn't cancel the vacation, as I think it's exactly what you guys need at the moment.
I have been away for quite some time (life and babies and family and work, you know the deal). I was excited to see a PTR from you because when I left you had just announced you were pregnant so I was all excited you were going to do a trip with your daughter!
I am so sorry that you and David are walking such a dark road. Its a shame that things get better only to get worse again. My heart goes out to you and know that you are in my prayers and that many pixies are being sent from VA your way!
As to traveling with an infant Noelle was 9 months when we took her the first time in 2012. She really was not walking yet so shoes were not a priority. We went in September ourselves. The big thing for her is lots of snacks. I don't know how snacking is for Bri but Noelle found the most comfort that way.
For the plane I know I was able to bring a cooler and the gel pack. I did not have formula but my cooler was for the breast milk I would be pumping and saving. All the TSA people did was ask if it was for that (they guessed that was the reason as I was holding my daughter) and there was no problem. I believe the same applies for formula. I either found this info on the SW website or the TSA website itself. I was very concerned about the cooler pack myself but it was the easiest thing to get through security lol.
I did bring baby food with me to the restaurants simply because while Noelle was eating some table food it was not enough to satisfy her and she wanted some consistency. She was drinking watered down juice at that point and the TS places would give us that as part of our meals so we were covered. Like I said I breast fed so formula was not a concern for me so I cannot help there
We also planned on going back for naps for Noelle but that is because she is a very strict baby when it comes to sleep. Only now at 19 months is she able to skip naps and go to bed later. Before that she was a beast and needed her bed time/ nap time routine intact. (Its a blessing in one way because she sleeps well but it stinks because our creation of a routine made her rigid in accepting change. Much like her mother! Lol) I brought a bib and then just extra pants/shorts for her as I never had a problem with the tops getting too bad. Of course like I said we knew we were gonna end up going back to the hotel midday (usually after we had lunch).
Sorry my post to you is kind of rambling but I am trying to remember what I found important when we went with her. Hard to believe its almost a year ago that time we took her. If you have specific questions I bet I could answer those! Mostly I just wanted to show you my support now that I am back again.
I have been thinking of you all every single day as depression unfortunately doesn't go away easily. It's encouraging that he got 2 applications filled out and hopefully, one will lead to a new and better job. I think keeping your Disney trip is a good idea. Hang in there!
I am glad you didn't cancel your trip, as I think you both really need it. I hope some positive things starts happening for you guys soon!
Lots of happy positives vibes sent out to you both!
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