*just what I needed - tornadoes?!!!!*

[OctoberMommy2014]

so as some of you may know, we're from South Carolina.. we heard about the warnings yesterday, but they are in FULL force today.. it's almost 11 a.m., I've been up since 9 a.m., just fell asleep at 7 a.m. I don't feel good at all, mainly b/c of exhaustion, I'm 14w5d, and quite frankly I'm starving.. wonderful day so far!!!!!!! (sarcasm). -- we are facing flooding rains, large-sized hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.. whattttt?!!!!

I'm not kidding at all when I say the thought of a tornado used to have me in a corner, nauseous, having panic attacks.. it was my #1 fear. more than snakes, clowns, or any other creepy crawly thing in this world!! well, eventually I prayed long & hard enough, fought my fear, and I slowly got over it. hardest thing I had to do in my life..

well, what have I gotten engaged to?! a full-blown tornado-phobic man who is now FREAKING OUT.. and his family?!!!!! oh my sweet baby Jesus.. they're already talking about putting mattresses in the bathroom.. and I don't even know what else. I don't even want to hear it.. I'm just of hearing it.. I have more to worry about!! I know this is all dangerous, but geez.... GOD is in control. I can't do anything but pray & hope for the best. I'm all this baby has!!!!!!!

I'M TRYING TO NOT STRESS & NO ONE IS HELPING!!!! I keep reminding him that I have TWO, TWO, TWO people to worry about... me & the baby!!! I can't stress, I can't panic, my heart rate affects the baby's heart rate.. nothing I say is helping. no one understands how stressful it already is to be pregnant & worry about that in itself, but now everyone is freaking me the $#@! out & I'm getting pissed, worried, just UUUGGGGGHHHHH!! everyone insists on watching NOTHING but the weather channel, pointing out the weather map, talking about the possibilities, blah blah blah..

please, please keep us in your prayers.. including my sanity.. because I'm slowly losing it..
love you ladies.. & I'll keep you updated.. ❤

[whisper3rdbaby]

I'm in NC so far it's just stayed cloudy and a little windy right here. We've had flood warnings but only 1 thunderstorm late last night. We also have had tornado watch since yesterday but isn't nothing people can do besides stay calm. If they hit they hit stressing and freaking out won't change that. They shouldn't be stressing you out and should be trying to make sure you stay as calm and relaxed as you can. It's hard enough being pregnant and knowing y'all can be hit by one or more tornadoes and if so your stress level will definitely increase. I'll definitely pray for you. Just keep trying your best to block them out and not stress. And hopefully y'all won't get hit by any. Will also pray fir you angelama.

[OctoberMommy2014]

omg, THEY WILL!!! it happens every time we have a thunder storm.. idk why the power uptown doesn't work so well, but at MY HOUSE with my parents we don't lose it like that.. but I choose to stay here so my fiancé can experience this whole pregnancy with me ya know?

well, they're driving me crazy!! if the TV goes out they bring out the candles, blankets, like SERIOUSLY?!!!!!

[86countrygirl]

Ugh, I hate tornadoes, too! So sorry! I live in tornado alley, unfortunately, so I get to freak out like that many times every year :( It's so much better during the day than at night, tho! That's when I really freak out! During the day you can watch the clouds and see what's happening. Best thing to do is have a plan of action and then just enjoy your day the best you can. Hope all goes well for you!

[rebeccaann11]

I don't blame you lol! I hope the TV or power doesn't get knocked out. They would all probably have a panic attack lol

[OctoberMommy2014]

awe, oh no.. we're definitely praying for you too!!! I know it's been awful lower south, and I know it was rough in North Carolina last night..

praying for your safety, and hopefully all of this mess blows over soon!!! ❤

[OctoberMommy2014]

lol well I greatly appreciate it!! I'm losing my sanity...
& I'm really not sure how long it's supposed to last.. they say it's moving slow, but we're getting the rain now, getting dark, and it's only 11:08 a.m.

my fiancé, his family, everyone is literally just pacing around, staring at the tv, talking about the what-ifs.. I mean goodNESS!!! I'm tempted to take a Promethazine just to make myself go back to sleep.. better than being up & dealing with this mess!!!! lol