British Bun in the Oven

[TracyTN 237]

Ohh, that sucks Rachel! I remember times like that, but not as severe as you are describing. Thanks for helping convince me not to have another anytime soon.

I just got an e-mail telling me they aren't bothering to call me back in for a second interview. Which is good because their organization doesn't offer what I need right now. I want a large corporation where I can move up the ranks and learn a lot. I also want somewhere with a mother's room so I don't have to express milk for the baby in my car during the dead of winter or the extreme heat of summer.

Plus they weren't paying enough. I need MORE money, not less money then I'm making now. Time to CLEP out of a couple more classes and get my degree done by the end of summer.

That's kind of a bummer - but it also sounds like it works out for the better. Funny how that goes!

After having three job interviews with that one company, I went into T'giving week without a peep from them. Then, out of the blue on the Monday before T'giving, I got a call to interview for a job I'd applied for back in October. I went for the interview on Wednesday (day before T'giving).

Yesterday afternoon, they called and offered me the job!! I was still in limbo about job #1 and wanted to see what's what, so I asked them to give me until today. I called my recruiter about job #1 - he then found out that the salary I'd been told would be in place was 10k over what HR was prepared to pay for the position. So, that meant I called today and accepted the offer I was given. I expect to start there on December 19th.

Now I'm in limbo again kinda waiting to talk to my boss. I told them I'd prefer to have the offer letter at least in email form before I talked to my boss and submitted my resignation - but as the day wears on, I sort of would like to just get on with it. What do you all think? I don't have any reason to believe I don't have the job, and she said I'd get the 'formal' offer in the mail - so am I being too paranoid? LOL

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Oh, sucks about the other job, but congratulations on this one!

No, you're not being paranoid. Yes, you almost definitely have the job, but it is ALWAYS best to wait until you have everything in writing! I don't see why they can't email it to you.

[TracyTN 237]

Thanks Rachel. The HR lady just emailed back and said she requested an expedite of the 'soft copy' and I should have it ASAP - but I'm still waiting. I also thought it best to have something in hand before giving up my job. Come on already! LOL It doesn't have to be the full whack, but just a draft at this point would be fine.

[Jewel-8 21]

Tracy, YAY! I'm so excited you got a new job. It's about time, especially after that maternity leave scandel.

I'd definitely wait to get the offer in the mail. You can probably give your notice on Friday though - so exciting!

Rachel, did you find out the gender?

[Alex & Rachel 78]

We did! It's a girl!

Haha, I was so overwhelmed (I really didn't mind either way, but being able to give the baby a gender makes it so much more real) that I burst into tears.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

I'm actually feeling a little sore, the baby was (I quote) in a 'really weird' position, and I had to endure a LOT of prodding while the tech kept yelling, 'come on, baby, move! Come on!'

[TracyTN 237]

Tracy, YAY! I'm so excited you got a new job. It's about time, especially after that maternity leave scandel.

I'd definitely wait to get the offer in the mail. You can probably give your notice on Friday though - so exciting!

LOL yeah, exactly. I got the offer via email yesterday and talked to my boss. She was good about it - even hugged and congratulated me.

But - on to more important news...!

We did! It's a girl!

Haha, I was so overwhelmed (I really didn't mind either way, but being able to give the baby a gender makes it so much more real) that I burst into tears.

YAY I'm so excited for you guys, Rachel!!! What was Alex's reaction - did he care one way or the other? Any names floating around or? (I shouldn't even ask because we didn't agree on a name until I was about 7 months along, LOL)

Now you can start buying pink stuff. :D

[Jewel-8 21]

YAY I'm so excited for you guys, Rachel!!! What was Alex's reaction - did he care one way or the other? Any names floating around or? (I shouldn't even ask because we didn't agree on a name until I was about 7 months along, LOL)

Now you can start buying pink stuff. :D

YAY for pink stuff!! I loved having my boy first, but the girl is so much more fun to dress. Even though I still put her in gender neutral onesies that I bought before I knew we were having a girl.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Oh, awesome! I was wondering if you'd received the e-mail. And it's nice that your boss was so pleased for you!

New job!

Hehe, I think Alex was more pleased than I was. Not that I'm not pleased, but he seems extra-excited, somehow. This morning the first thing he said to me (well, after grumbling at the cats, who were demanding to be fed at 5.30 - good preparation for a baby!) was 'baby girl!' with a huge grin on his face.

We decided on names long ago! Her name is most likely to be Annaleah (barring any last-minute changes). Alex's choice; he is very particular about girls' names and I didn't have a strong preference, so the name's fine by me!

He thought I was insinuating that I didn't like the name when I kept telling people he had chosen the name, but I explained to him that I'm telling people the name was his choice because I think it's really sweet that a man should have such a strong opinion on his daughter's name.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

YAY for pink stuff!! I loved having my boy first, but the girl is so much more fun to dress. Even though I still put her in gender neutral onesies that I bought before I knew we were having a girl.

Oh my, that photo is adorable! She looks so studious!

And yes, haha, my MIL is delighted (she already has two grandsons, so she was rather hoping for a girl), as is the one sister I've told and my two best female friends, all because they've been longing to buy dresses. I probably won't have to buy her too many clothes, I'll be given so many!

I haven't told my parents yet (damn time difference; I'll be ringing them on my lunch break today), but I know they really don't have a preference - my family has a very even spread of girls and boys, and it's the first grandchild, anyway.

What's funny is that on the forums that Alex and I met on there are maybe 6-7 couples all expecting babies due between February and April of next year, and they are ALL girls! 2012 is going to be a very girly year!

[Jewel-8 21]

I love that name! I had a cousin named Annelie and it was pronounced like I think you are planning your daughter's name. She was loved and adored by everyone that met her - including all the students at the school she taught junior high science.

I think it's smart to wait until after the baby is born before doing shopping. People LOVE to buy clothes and it would be tough to get too many and then have her grow out of them before she gets a chance to wear them.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Thank you! I've told more people online than I have in real life, because I'm so afraid of a close family member or friend hating it! The only other people to know are my sister and one friend.

And yes - it's a version of Annalie! I know it can be spelt so many different ways, and I'm normally very wary of names with multiple spellings, but I reckon that with that spelling she can explain that it's just 'Anna' and 'Leah' pushed together. I don't know of anyone else with that name, so it's good to hear of a positive example!

Yes - at most, I'll probably buy a couple of onesies before the birth. Especially with living in California, for most of the first six months of her life she's not going to need to wear very much!

[TracyTN 237]

I really love that name too, and I love how Alex is reacting! Awww!! There is something special about daddies and their little girls, let me tell you. It will really warm your heart.

I'm DYING to hear what your folks say!

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Thanks Tracy! I am so relieved to hear people like the name.

I told my mother and the twins (my dad wishes to be kept in the dark, so I'll have to remember to use gender-neutral pronouns around him!) the gender and name, and they love the name, too! I think they prefer just Anna, though - which is fine, as that'll most likely be her nickname - that or Anya, which they really love.

The twins (they're 13!) are very excited, and asked if they could tell all their friends at school.

Unfortunately Skype was acting up and I had to have a text conversation with them - couldn't phone them. So I didn't get my mother's full reaction - the twins were typing on her behalf!

Oh yes, ultrasound pic; it's a little large so I'll just link it:

http://images.rebelsanctuary.com/galleries/baby/baby_01.png

Edited November 30, 2011 by Alex & Rachel

[Jewel-8 21]

Thanks Tracy! I am so relieved to hear people like the name.

I told my mother and the twins (my dad wishes to be kept in the dark, so I'll have to remember to use gender-neutral pronouns around him!) the gender and name, and they love the name, too! I think they prefer just Anna, though - which is fine, as that'll most likely be her nickname - that or Anya, which they really love.

The twins (they're 13!) are very excited, and asked if they could tell all their friends at school.

Unfortunately Skype was acting up and I had to have a text conversation with them - couldn't phone them. So I didn't get my mother's full reaction - the twins were typing on her behalf!

Oh yes, ultrasound pic; it's a little large so I'll just link it:

http://images.rebelsanctuary.com/galleries/baby/baby_01.png

Aw, she's cute!! I love the tiny little nose and lips.