Made a pregnant fool of myself tonight

[Melaya]

I was in school. We were doing shots and blood draws. I'm good at them both, but it kills my hand and I hate doing them. So this is why I figure that I'll get a job doing medical billing or something where I wont have to be hurting my hands all day long. So then later I get a homework assignment back. I got a 90%, nothing was incorrect, but she marked me down because my writing was sloppy (I have arthritis in my hands). Then I see my neighbors paper, it looked way worse than mine and she got a 100% :irked: So I start bawling (I just couldn't help it, it was all hormones), trying not to look obvious. But of course everyone notcied and wanted to help me feel better (I'm obviously pregnant, and they always try and baby me). I was so upset, if I can't do clinical work and I suck at administrative stuff. Why am I even in school? Teacher assured me that it was worth it to stay and finish, but I'm not sure I believe her. She didn't seem very sincere even though I know she likes me as a person. It was just so embarrasing, I hate making excuses for myself (like about my hands or my being pregnant). I also hate being upset in front of people. Anyways, thanks for listening. :o

[peilover010202]

Oh, I'm sorry! Sometimes I think teachers "pick on" certain students because they think the student has a lot of potential and is "grooming" that student in a way. KWIM?

Hang in there mama! :)

[MelMel]

not in your due date club, or even pregnant :p but i couldnt go by your post (in new posts) and not give you a :hug

the same thing happens to me when I am pregnant, any hint of frustration or anger and i am in tears. i absolutely cant help it and cant stop it once it starts. It is so embarrassing. I am like that all the time, but to a lesser degree, and especially when things dont seem to work out 'fairly' (I have no idea why I think things should be 'fair' in this world, because they NEVER are, lol..you would think i wouldve gotten over it by now)

I understand how frustrating it is, and I am very sorry the teacher didnt seem to grade properly...especially with your condition (the arthritis, not the pregnancy :lol )

[3_angels]

Oh Melaya! :Hug
I know exactly how you feel. I go to a super tough school, and the competition is cut-throat. I am trying to finish this semester and take at least two classes (9 hrs/wk) in the fall, and I'm having troubles already too. My proffesors regard to pregnancy is "We shouldn't have to make special arrangements just because you decided to have a family" and they are hard on me too. You have to take into consideration, though, that sometimes proffessors are tough on you because they want you to suceed, and no one ever became great by taking the easy way out. That's what I keep telling myself. All this is making you a stronger woman, and a stronger mama. Hang in there. Ride it out, it'll be worth it in the end.

[eleven]

Ummm isn't horrible handwriting a requirement in the medical field?! Hello!

Sorry you had a bad experience. :hug Definitely stick with it, though. In the real world, is there really much actual writing involved? Haven't they heard of computers, word processors, or even typewriters?

Next time, work those tears! It's no use wasting them! I had a my-nipples-hurt-and-I-can't-take-it-anymore emotional breakdown this morning and earned myself some take out baked ziti and garlic bread for dinner tonight. :wink