Crappiest Week Ever

[Anonymous]

The week started out with a friend of mine calling to tell me that his father died. I went to the funeral. Then we found out that the embryo stopped developing when we went in for our u/s to find the heartbeat. This was the first pregnancy from IVF after many rounds so we were devastated. Next my dad calls to tell me that they found a tumor on his kidney and he will be having surgery soon.

The only thing that was keeping me going this last week was the holiday party I give every year. I've been doing it for many years and it brings me so much joy. I know it sounds silly but I really love doing it. I love having all my friends and family gathered in one place having fun. Now it looks like I may have to cancel the party because I will need to fly home to be with my dad.

It is a no brainer to cancel the party, but it makes me sad and makes all the rest of the crap feel even more overwhelming. I won't know until next week when the surgery is scheduled so I haven't sent out a cancellation yet.

I'm tired, scared, sad and overwhelmed. Thanks for letting me vent.

[Anonymous]

I am sorry about your holiday party and I hope that everything works out with your dad. And, of course, I am sorry about the baby.

If you have to cancel the party, hold it after the holidays. Call it your First Annual Winter Extravaganza, send out pretty invitations, pick a fun theme, and enjoy the night with your friends. Any season is a good season for a party.

[Anonymous]

So sorry, OP. Why does it always have to pour when it rains? The pp's suggestion to do the party after the holidays is a great idea. Give you something to look forward to.

[Anonymous]

Im so so sorry OP, what a horrible series of events. I hope that you get through this okay and that the future brings you joy.