https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 07:37:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break/page/2#post-1408679 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 23:58:50 +0000 StbHisMrs 1408679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: We have the worst vehicle lick out of all our friends! We just dumped $1900 into our excursion for a rebuilt transmission last month, and now it's leaking diesel. My husband drove it to the beach for drill weekend and told me it's going up for sale because now there is something wrong with the front end while in 4wd. Found that out while driving through Portland's "snowmageddon" ;) We just bought a new car in December and the plastic on the hatch cracked 2 weeks after we bought it. This is only getting into 2 of our 5 vehicles!!! </p> <p>Here's to hoping 2014 straightens out soon :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break/page/2#post-1407313 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:16:44 +0000 Crystal 1407313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, I am in the same boat as you all. Just when I think we are getting ahead, something *always* comes up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407240 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:57:12 +0000 loveisstrange 1407240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely. Its always one thing or another. We're struggling to get to the amount we determined we wanted to save before moving home. We made it last month... and then promptly had to give my university $3k.</p> <p>We had to put a decent chunk into my car last summer (my muffler fell off as I was driving! Fun times!) and then DH's in November, so I totally feel you on the cars being money pits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407228 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:49:50 +0000 Chillybear 1407228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>how about when it rains it ices over and causes a the week from hell? I'm in the same boat ladies</p> <p>first taking unpaid maternity leave over christmas is not good for the budget.</p> <p>I've been back at work for about a month and i dont think i've worked a full week yet.... I am just burning through my vacation time. We've had snow storm after snow storm and even though the day care is closed i still have to pay them.</p> <p>most recently last thursday Baby got a stomach bug and got dehydrated and we ended up spending last friday night in the ER so not only was i scared out of my mind, had to watch them IV my baby, and pay the ER copay, then both me and my husband got the stomach bug</p> <p>My husband started working night shift so I wont see him most days, meaning that i'm on my own with the baby every night</p> <p>Wednesday morning the Philly area gets hit with a major ice storm.... our neighbors tree falls on our house (no major damage but we split the cost to take down the tree) our power goes out, which means we have no sump pump so our basement floods after we just spent this summer carpeting and putting up dry wall. we had to rent a generator, and look into getting a back up system for the sump pump. </p> <p>I need a vacation from my life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407211 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:41:42 +0000 IRunForFun 1407211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cmomma17: @mrs. wagon: Hahaha, maybe we will get all 3 and alternate!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407200 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:37:48 +0000 mrs. wagon 1407200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: ooh I vote monocle!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407198 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:37:08 +0000 mrs. wagon 1407198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: yes I'm doing ice and heat alternating! Just recently learned that when I sprained my back (don't ask)... Tell your DH thanks!! When I first hurt my neck on Sunday the worst pain was the transition between the heat and ice so I did not do it for very long, but now both feel good so I'm going back and forth. And so is LMW because she obviously needs to steal whatever I'm holding.... ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407183 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:34:05 +0000 cmomma17 1407183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: I vote googly eye!!! :silly: :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407182 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:33:56 +0000 .twist. 1407182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: HA! (Also, my husband just wants to add [from his injury and personal training background] said that it's important to ice (10 mins off, 10 mins on) injuries like that because it reduces swelling and you could even try a relaxant which might have better results after icing.) Thought I'd throw that out there in case you're desperate for some relief! He said a lot of people go to heat and that's not always the best thing for a muscle injury. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407168 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:30:03 +0000 IRunForFun 1407168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Hahaha! Well DH and I have discussed 3 options for the one-eyed dog. The aforementioned eye patch, a giant googly eye, or a monacle for the one good eye. Tough choice! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407160 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:27:49 +0000 cmomma17 1407160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: it's a very depressing low five, lol ;) We have had car issues this month too. DH's car is dying. I was so proud to have paid off a credit card last month, and of course we had to use it to pay for the tow and repairs. BOO. And we will really need to replace his vehicle soon, but there is NO room in the budget for a second car payment. UGH. Plus he's going out of town next week - $$$, we both need major dental work - $$$$$$, LO always needs new stuff - $$$. The list goes on and on and on ....<br /> We are going to file taxes tonight. That will determine my mood for the rest of the month! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407158 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:27:03 +0000 mrs. wagon 1407158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: low negative five? ;) big hugs to everyone.. At least we have each other!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407154 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:26:31 +0000 .twist. 1407154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: Thanks. :) </p> <p>@IRunForFun: I'm changing my budget title right meow. ;) </p> <p>@Pepper: Oh no, tax debt is the worst. Our ex-accountant didn't file our taxes for 3 (THREE) years! I totally understand how frustrating that is. Hang in there mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407147 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:24:34 +0000 .twist. 1407147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: Ugh. such a bummer. Well, I really hope you can catch that break because dealing with children when you're injured is SO hard and doubly exhausting. </p> <p>@IRunForFun: So, you have a pirate dog! Get him a little eye patch. hehe aaaaarrrf. sorry... lol</p> <p>@Smurfette: :( Sorry you're feeling it too. I know it's so childish but I just want to whine "It's not fair!" and stomp my feet a little. HAH</p> <p>@NurseMommy: $5,000!!!! what made the cost go up 4g's??? That's insane! So sorry you're dealing with money pits too. :( </p> <p>@cmomma17: lol, what kind of high-five is appropriate for money-pitt bffs? low five? hahaha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407143 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:23:54 +0000 Pepper 1407143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, yes. We had a pipe burst and ruin our basement. It's covered by insurance but we still have to pay the deductible. We also had an unexpected tax bill because my husband's work didn't withhold enough. Blah. I'm with ya! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407142 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:22:55 +0000 IRunForFun 1407142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NurseMommy: I feel like that budget line should be titled, "Oh shit, we're screwed!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407141 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:22:50 +0000 psw27 1407141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>what's that annoying phrase -- when it rains it pours? ugh. Hang in there :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407130 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:19:05 +0000 cmomma17 1407130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: ME ME ME! I'm your BFF/soul mate in the money pit of doom!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407121 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:17:39 +0000 NurseMommy 1407121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, there is always always always something unexpected coming up. :( I know there's supposed to be a line in your budget for crap like that, but HOW?! Our attic re insulation was supposed to cost us $1000 and ended up costing $5000, putting us right back into the debt that we worked so hard to get out of. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407092 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:09:41 +0000 Smurfette 1407092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I feel like we can't ever get ahead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407090 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:08:36 +0000 IRunForFun 1407090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: She's fine now...except she's only got one eye!! </p> <p>I totally know what you mean about taking one step forward and a million steps back though. There we were priding ourselves for managing to take a honeymoon on our already limited budget and then WHAMMO that money x 2 disappeared. Ack!!!! </p> <p>My dog is completely worth it, don't get me wrong, but I was definitely left feeling like, "Dear life, are you serious?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407087 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:06:51 +0000 Dapple Grey 1407087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: haha, yes!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407081 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:02:36 +0000 mrs. wagon 1407081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: I did visit a chiro after the last time this happened and it did seem to help a little. Unfortunately with my husband being unavailable to cover with the kids this week, I haven't even been able to try and get an appointment. It is just incredibly sore from continually re-straining it as I run around with the kids, and I never get a chance to rest it. I have heard a lot of clicking and popping too so I should probably see a chiro.. Maybe ill get to next week sometime. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407068 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:58:21 +0000 .twist. 1407068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: That's totally what I made the thread for. Vent away!!!! I'm so sorry that muscle relaxer doesn't even work. :( I know it's not always an option or even a desire, but my husband severely put his back out (for 9 months) and he went to a chiropractor and within a few sessions he was totally better! Any chance you could get in? Or is rest all you need to do and just to get a chance to actually rest it?</p> <p>@oliviaoblivia: thanks lady. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407054 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:55:39 +0000 mrs. wagon 1407054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: I took a prescription muscle relaxer earlier this weel and it didn't do anything, unfortunately :( sorry to dump crap on your thread. I just needed to vent.</p> <p>I can't believe that piece of plastic costs $350 :( that royally sucks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407044 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:52:26 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1407044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh that blows! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407028 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:49:58 +0000 .twist. 1407028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: :( is your dog ok? That is the worst. Unexpected pet bills are terrible because no only are they HUGE but you worry about the poor little fluff ball. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407026 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:49:09 +0000 .twist. 1407026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: *hugs* I'm so sorry you have to deal with all that. That sounds seriously stressful. Can you take any muscle relaxers? like over the counter ones? Or do they make you sleepy too? (i can't remember if they are sleepy pills). :( </p> <p>@Greentea: They are totally ongoing bills. They just suck. haha This is the second time we've had to replace this stupid plastic grill and I just can't believe it's $350 for a piece of plastic. </p> <p>@Dapple Grey: haha! My husband was bitching this morning about "how can people sleep at night knowing they're making cheap crap for such a necessary thing", and ALL I could think about was "well... people with horse and buggy never had these issues and it wasn't a necessity back then. hahahaha! I guess it'd suck if my buggy wheel snapped. or the leather for my horse reigns broke. But you know what? That shit was built to last! HA </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1407012 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:45:03 +0000 IRunForFun 1407012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll commiserate on the money pit aspect! We scraped and saved to go on our belated honeymoon last month, and while we were on said honeymoon, our dog ended up needing to have emergency surgery - which cost virtually the same amount as our honeymoon. Whomp whomp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ever-feel-like-you-cant-catch-a-break#post-1406999 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 10:41:18 +0000 Dapple Grey 1406999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can I join the fucked up car club?<br /> Uhhhh I feel for you, it toally blows. So stressful and they totally are money pits.<br /> At this point id like a rechargeable golf cart ;) or id even ride a horse like the old times haha </p>