MBF Anyone?

[stellabunny]

Anyone else up for a MBF?

[stellabunny]

Here's mine:

I hate car insurance companies, particularly State Farm. Apparently, in the state I live in, if you get hit by someone driving a rental car, that person's insurance company doesn't have to do shit. They only have to pay for 50% of repairs (the rental car company pays for the other 50%), but they don't have to the billing or anything. Either my insurance company has to process the claim and do the billing, or I have to pay for everything and then personally bill State Farm for 50% and the rental car company for 50% and hope to hell that they reimburse me in a timely manner. I know it sounds crazy, but it's true. Of course, the insurance company CAN do the billing, but they don't have to. So apparently, State Farm and it's billions of dollars and gazillion employees (I've seriously talked to 9 different people there since Wednesday - I get someone new almost every time I call)can't find it in themselves to pay for the repairs up front and bill the rental car company for 50%. Nope - they think it's entirely appropriate to make the person NOT AT FAULT for the accident do that.

I think the problem is that State Farm and I have wildly differing opinions about the definition of what it means to "take responsibility" for an accident. When I, as a non-insurance expert, hear someone say that they are going to take responsibility for something it means that they're going to do everything they can (within reason) to make it right. When State Farm says they're going to "take responsibility" for something they mean that they're going to do the very bare minimum required by law and that I should consider myself lucky if one of their customer service agents is even polite to me. After all, it's not required by law to be polite, so why should they do it?

Don't even get me started on the trouble they're giving me with getting my new infant car seat reimbursed. I had a customer service representative at State Farm tell me that my old one that was in the accident is "likely" okay. Um. No. Fuck likely. You're buying me a new one.

[Lola]

stellabunny that is infuriating! Id keep calling and calling until I got someone to commit to taking care of all of it. And why isnt the driver at fault responsible for any out of pocket costs??? WTF.

My bitch: Why is a BLT at the deli next to my work $5.99 but the club sandwich is $5.75. I'll take the more meat for less money, but I really wanted a BLT damnit.

[stellabunny]

Feb 9, 2015 14:46:16 GMT -5 Lola said:

stellabunny that is infuriating! Id keep calling and calling until I got someone to commit to taking care of all of it. And why isnt the driver at fault responsible for any out of pocket costs??? WTF.

My bitch: Why is a BLT at the deli next to my work $5.99 but the club sandwich is $5.75. I'll take the more meat for less money, but I really wanted a BLT damnit.

Yeah - I wrote an angry Facebook comment and finally got someone to say they would escalate my complaint to "Executive Customer Service," whatever the hell that means. I still haven't heard back from anyone.

[jnnfrrose6]

The hubs is being moody again. I understand that he's unhappy at work and feeling stuck, but he doesn't need to take it out on me at home. Don't complain you didn't get to relax all weekend when you went to the gym for 3+ hours each day and left me with both kids, and then you spent the rest of your time "doing chores." Screw you. You try and find time to to get everything done with 2 kids all over you, one because he's sick (3 gross diapers in 4 hours) and the other because all she wants to do is try and pull up on you. You don't "have" to do all the chores over the weekend. You can sit down and relax. The laundry I managed to get washed and dried can wait to be folded, and the dishwasher can in fact be run if the top is full but the bottom is only partially full. It's stupid to wait for 3 more "bigger" things when we've already got more top rack stuff stacking up on the counter.

[pregmcmew]

Feb 9, 2015 14:50:10 GMT -5 stellabunny said:

Feb 9, 2015 14:46:16 GMT -5 Lola said:

stellabunny that is infuriating! Id keep calling and calling until I got someone to commit to taking care of all of it. And why isnt the driver at fault responsible for any out of pocket costs??? WTF.

My bitch: Why is a BLT at the deli next to my work $5.99 but the club sandwich is $5.75. I'll take the more meat for less money, but I really wanted a BLT damnit.

Yeah - I wrote an angry Facebook comment and finally got someone to say they would escalate my complaint to "Executive Customer Service," whatever the hell that means. I still haven't heard back from anyone.

Insurance Agent/Wife of an Adjustor here - always escalate to the adjustor's supervisor.  Always.  They have 100s of claims on their desk and their job is to settle as fast and cheaply as possible.  I can't speak for State Farm specifically, but the companies I write for do not have a single fuck to give about your individual situation unless you make them.

[bullybutt]

I had my fillings done on my teeth a week ago and they are still really sensitive. I feel like I did more harm than good getting it done. I want to chew on both sides of my mouth dammit.

[jnnfrrose6]

#2 &#3

I left my hands free bra thingy for pumping at home today.

I think my period is coming. My supply has dipped the last few days and now I'm feeling crampy. Plus, I'm pretty sure the pants I'm wearing now are the same ones I've managed to be wearing when my last 2 periods started (one of which was my first PP and a not so lovely surprise).

[isolemnlyswear]

LO's longest stretch last night was 3 hours..... what happened to my baby who sleeps from 7-5?!

I'm so exhausted! Baby itch is officially gone....

[anotherdreamer]

Feb 9, 2015 14:56:48 GMT -5 bullybutt said:

I had my fillings done on my teeth a week ago and they are still really sensitive. I feel like I did more harm than good getting it done. I want to chew on both sides of my mouth dammit.

Mine are always sore for a few weeks, it always makes me question it. It usually goes away though. I need to have some dental work done myself, I keep putting it off for that reason. Hope yours gets better soon.

[anotherdreamer]

Stellabunny, that is ridiculous! I hope you can get things sorted out soon.

My MBF: All the kids are really whiny/clingy today, apparently there was a secret memo I wasn't privy to :/ I was up every few hours last night because one of the girls woke fussing, or hungry, and DS woke up 4 hours early and just wanted to cuddle on his floor (don't know if he had a bad dream or what). It's definitely a Monday.

On the upside, DH brought me doughnuts for breakfast. And soda at lunch.

[GrrArgh]

I took the day off today and spent the morning with DD1 and planned on spending the afternoon farting around and relaxing since the nanny is here. Aviv has been fighting her nap and screaming for 2 hours.... so relaxing.

Total FWP I know.

[honeybee434]

I still can't decide on where to start for a stupid convertible car seat. I've asked people on here, I've looked on FB sites, and I can't seem to get any concrete answers without actually trying them out as to which ones will fit well in the back seat of my Tucson. Half of the ones I like I will have to order online. I'm over it and my indecisiveness.

[sararl07]

I went to CVS to print off some pictures of DD to stick in valentine cards for the grandparents...and the guy at the register would not stop talking to me....oh his opening statement was "wow that's a chubby baby!" I gave him the eye...dd is the perfect amount of squishy and so what if she was chubby she's a baby!

edit: spelling

[lea]

I'M SO TIRED OF SHOVELING SNOW!!!!!

AND THERE IS POTENTIALLY ANOTHER STORM COMING THIS WEEK.

[jnnfrrose6]

Feb 9, 2015 16:34:28 GMT -5 honeybee434 said:

I still can't decide on where to start for a stupid convertible car seat. I've asked people on here, I've looked on FB sites, and I can't seem to get any concrete answers without actually trying them out as to which ones will fit well in the back seat of my Tucson. Half of the ones I like I will have to order online. I'm over it and my indecisiveness.

We've got a peg perego convertible and a chicco nextfit. DH and I hate the nextfit. It's impossible to tighten the straps enough. DH is a former football player who still benches 300lbs and has a hard time pulling the strap to tighten it up on his shoulders/chest. 

[GrrArgh]

Feb 9, 2015 18:19:58 GMT -5 jnnfrrose6 said:

Feb 9, 2015 16:34:28 GMT -5 honeybee434 said:

I still can't decide on where to start for a stupid convertible car seat. I've asked people on here, I've looked on FB sites, and I can't seem to get any concrete answers without actually trying them out as to which ones will fit well in the back seat of my Tucson. Half of the ones I like I will have to order online. I'm over it and my indecisiveness.

We've got a peg perego convertible and a chicco nextfit. DH and I hate the nextfit. It's impossible to tighten the straps enough. DH is a former football player who still benches 300lbs and has a hard time pulling the strap to tighten it up on his shoulders/chest. 

We also have a nextfit for DD1 and wrestle with the straps, but it is the easiest to install.

[honeybee434]

Feb 9, 2015 18:22:28 GMT -5 @iheartmyshiba said:

Feb 9, 2015 18:19:58 GMT -5 jnnfrrose6 said:

We've got a peg perego convertible and a chicco nextfit. DH and I hate the nextfit. It's impossible to tighten the straps enough. DH is a former football player who still benches 300lbs and has a hard time pulling the strap to tighten it up on his shoulders/chest. 

We are going to get the Maxi Cosi Pria after all my research. I have a Ford Fiesta so size is a huge issue and this one allowed for the most legroom out of almost any convertible seat out there.

The maxi Cosi is on my list! Do you know if it leans back enough so they won't have their head hanging forward if they were to fall asleep in the seat? That's one of my mail concerns.

[dawnfire]

Boobs are freaking me out. In my AM pumping session, I only got a few drops. DROPS! I normally get at least 2 oz. I got about 3 oz at the first afternoon session and right around 2 oz at the late afternoon session. Ugh. I suspect AF is coming because she's due later this week but...man, drops? You gotta be kidding me, boobs.

[Lola]

We are stuck on which seat to get also. If you go to BuyBuyBaby, then let you try them in your car which is nice. We need to be able to fit three across the back (1 booster, 1 high back booster thing and the rear facing seat). We are currently using the Orbit system which is great, but the convertible part of the system gets awful reviews. We are thinking of a Diono Radian because of how narrow it is. We are going to test out a friends Britax Marathon to see if he is ready to go to convertible. I cant carry 21lbs in the infant seat anymore. We are now leaving the seat in the car and taking him in and out when we go out.

[lea]

Feb 9, 2015 16:34:28 GMT -5 honeybee434 said:

I still can't decide on where to start for a stupid convertible car seat. I've asked people on here, I've looked on FB sites, and I can't seem to get any concrete answers without actually trying them out as to which ones will fit well in the back seat of my Tucson. Half of the ones I like I will have to order online. I'm over it and my indecisiveness.

We have Britax Marathons. They're easy to install and have the slider adjustment for the straps which is convenient.

I'm probably going to get the Diono Radian for DS1 when the baby is ready for the convertible since he still needs the 5-point harness but will be ready for a booster in the next couple years.

Do you have a Safe Kids or Safety Group or some place like that near you? Ours has a lot of different car seats they will let you borrow to try out in your car. You can also go to BRU and they will let you try them in your car (that won't help for the online only ones, obviously).

[honeybee434]

Feb 9, 2015 22:22:36 GMT -5 jlhv1909 said:

Feb 9, 2015 16:34:28 GMT -5 honeybee434 said:

I still can't decide on where to start for a stupid convertible car seat. I've asked people on here, I've looked on FB sites, and I can't seem to get any concrete answers without actually trying them out as to which ones will fit well in the back seat of my Tucson. Half of the ones I like I will have to order online. I'm over it and my indecisiveness.

I'm right there with you. And to top it off, dh thinks we should only get one and switch it between the cars. Ummmm, no dice.

Yeah, thankfully DH and I have fairly opposite schedules so we each will need one since we will have LO at different times. Uninstalling and reinstalling multiple times a day doesn't sound fun at all!

[honeybee434]

Feb 9, 2015 20:42:52 GMT -5 Lola said:

We are stuck on which seat to get also. If you go to BuyBuyBaby, then let you try them in your car which is nice. We need to be able to fit three across the back (1 booster, 1 high back booster thing and the rear facing seat). We are currently using the Orbit system which is great, but the convertible part of the system gets awful reviews. We are thinking of a Diono Radian because of how narrow it is. We are going to test out a friends Britax Marathon to see if he is ready to go to convertible. I cant carry 21lbs in the infant seat anymore. We are now leaving the seat in the car and taking him in and out when we go out.

I wish we had a BBB! There isn't one anywhere near me. I think we're one of the only large metros without one, it seems!

[Liv]

I called my OB to finally set an appointment for this pregnancy. I've been taking prenatal vitamins, got an ultrasound from a clinic while we were traveling for the holidays (I found out right before Thanksgiving, then we left to visit family until the second week of January. We lived 2 hours away from my OB temporarily before we moved to our current place 2 weeks ago. We have one car, so we're finally able to juggle our schedules to accommodate an appointment!), and I'm a couple days out of the first tri. When I spoke to the receptionist, she made a big deal out of me being out of the first tri and not having "any prenatal care" (by which I assume she means not going in to confirm the pregnancy? Because that's all the OB had done at this point for Junie...). She said I need to come by with the unofficial sono I got and they would review my case to determine whether or not they want to "take me on" as a patient.

Seems a little weird to me. They have all my information and nothing in my last pregnancy indicated any risk factors. I'm very prepared to go to a different practice if I get any flack for a.) not being able to come in sooner than I am or b.) having another baby this soon after my first.

[anotherdreamer]

Feb 10, 2015 11:20:05 GMT -5 Liv said:

I called my OB to finally set an appointment for this pregnancy. I've been taking prenatal vitamins, got an ultrasound from a clinic while we were traveling for the holidays (I found out right before Thanksgiving, then we left to visit family until the second week of January. We lived 2 hours away from my OB temporarily before we moved to our current place 2 weeks ago. We have one car, so we're finally able to juggle our schedules to accommodate an appointment!), and I'm a couple days out of the first tri. When I spoke to the receptionist, she made a big deal out of me being out of the first tri and not having "any prenatal care" (by which I assume she means not going in to confirm the pregnancy? Because that's all the OB had done at this point for Junie...). She said I need to come by with the unofficial sono I got and they would review my case to determine whether or not they want to "take me on" as a patient.

Seems a little weird to me. They have all my information and nothing in my last pregnancy indicated any risk factors. I'm very prepared to go to a different practice if I get any flack for a.) not being able to come in sooner than I am or b.) having another baby this soon after my first.

That sounds absurd. My OB never had an issue, I never came in before the second tri because I was with an RE... and even if I had, all they do their is confirmation of pregnancy before then. They wouldn't have been able to give me an appt soon though, they are almost always packed and it might have taken a month to get in. But I don't understand why your OB wouldn't be able to accept you as a patient, you are already one of their patients from your previous pregnancy?

[sararl07]

Feb 10, 2015 12:48:11 GMT -5 @iheartmyshiba said:

Liv I feel your pain. My story was slightly diff but also in the 2nd tri. I'm not see if it has to do with medical billing or what but I moved from Boston MA to Fort Worth TX and every single office I called said the same thing about having my other records sent over for review before they would "accept" me as a patient. The OB I settled on also billed differently because I wasn't there through my "whole" pregnancy. So f*ed up.

You live in Ft. Worth...I live in Dallas!

[Liv]

Thanks for the sympathy, ladies!! I brought the sono by the office today and the receptionist took it and said she'd call me later this week. In the meantime I've been checking out some other practices.

I am pretty ticked off about how the receptionist dealt with me. But I also can't stand 2 of the 5 drs in the practice. One of them is the head dr of the place, and I've never experienced worse treatment from any other health provider. During check ups, he would ask things like if I was worried my baby might have disfigurement or impairment, saying that even in the most low risk patients sometimes that happens. (This was totally out of the blue-- I never expressed worry or anything like that.) In the early weeks, when he was getting the baby's heartbeat, it would take him a few minutes. Which is normal, but he would start muttering, "oh this is NOT good. there might be a problem here..." WTC?? The other dr mismeasured my weight one week (indicating that I had gained 17 lbs in a week) and all she did was tell me I needed to cut back on fruits and start working out more intensely (at 35 weeks). I would think a dr would suspect water retention or a more serious issue if your patient hasn't shown that kind of weight jumps her entire pregnancy.

Soooo, needless to say, I wouldn't mind finding a new practice. Ugh. Send me good vibes-- I have a feeling people are going to be buttheads at the current practice when I request that my files be sent to a new place!