My toddler has a sinus infection and an ear infection. I have a sinus infection. While picking up his antibiotics. I might have also bought a box of doughnuts. And eaten two on the way home. Doughnuts cure infection right?
FFFC: I wear "light" outfits to the OB. Maybe just because I'm paranoid/weird, but I won't be rocking a heavy sweater and boots if I have to get up on a scale. One benefit of a summer baby, I suppose!
I want to... what holds me back is my husband is aware of the potential listeria danger and if I freaking get a bacterial infection after all the other pregnancy drama I think we may wind up in divorce court over a sandwich.
get it and hide it from your husband like the rest of us? haha. i'm impressed your husband even knows what listeria is. mine is clueless on the endless list of don'ts.
FFFC: I wear "light" outfits to the OB. Maybe just because I'm paranoid/weird, but I won't be rocking a heavy sweater and boots if I have to get up on a scale. One benefit of a summer baby, I suppose!
LOL! I weighed myself this morning and thought "I have to remember to wear this to my next appointment". I've gone to my last 2 appointments in boots and slacks. . . time to move on to wearing dresses and slip-off flats!
FFFC - I'm with the others that are missing having a few drinks with my soon-to-be-husband. I'm definitely going to attempt a great night-time ritual for getting the baby down early so we'll have time to ourselves. SD is an angel and goes to bed by 8 at the latest at our house, so I have confidence it can be done!!
FFFC: I wear "light" outfits to the OB. Maybe just because I'm paranoid/weird, but I won't be rocking a heavy sweater and boots if I have to get up on a scale. One benefit of a summer baby, I suppose!
I always ask the nurse not to tell me my weight and just tell me if it's out of the ordinary and I need to do something about it. She agrees!
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FFFC: I wear "light" outfits to the OB. Maybe just because I'm paranoid/weird, but I won't be rocking a heavy sweater and boots if I have to get up on a scale. One benefit of a summer baby, I suppose!
I always ask the nurse not to tell me my weight and just tell me if it's out of the ordinary and I need to do something about it. She agrees!
I had problems with ED when I was younger. I'm better off not knowing my weight. I always tell the nurse and OB this. So what did they do at my last appointment? TOLD ME MY WEIGHT. It really was my LAST appointment. I've switched over to my midwives, full-time.
I always ask the nurse not to tell me my weight and just tell me if it's out of the ordinary and I need to do something about it. She agrees!
I had problems with ED when I was younger. I'm better off not knowing my weight. I always tell the nurse and OB this. So what did they do at my last appointment? TOLD ME MY WEIGHT. It really was my LAST appointment. I've switched over to my midwives, full-time.
I'm sorry they were insensitive to your wishes. I hope you're doing ok. If not, take a creepy internet hug :-)
I had problems with ED when I was younger. I'm better off not knowing my weight. I always tell the nurse and OB this. So what did they do at my last appointment? TOLD ME MY WEIGHT. It really was my LAST appointment. I've switched over to my midwives, full-time.
I'm sorry they were insensitive to your wishes. I hope you're doing ok. If not, take a creepy internet hug :-)
I was/am fine. It just pissed me off. I expressed my needs clearly and was ignored. This is the same office that called me 3 times to schedule the same NT, kept me waiting with a full bladder for an hour before the NT, and would continually schedule me whenever the fuck they felt like it, regardless of my work schedule. Oh, and they had no idea who I was every time I called. Not impressed. At all.
I'm sorry they were insensitive to your wishes. I hope you're doing ok. If not, take a creepy internet hug :-)
I was/am fine. It just pissed me off. I expressed my needs clearly and was ignored. This is the same office that called me 3 times to schedule the same NT, kept me waiting with a full bladder for an hour before the NT, and would continually schedule me whenever the fuck they felt like it, regardless of my work schedule. Oh, and they had no idea who I was every time I called. Not impressed. At all.
wow... Just wow. What a terrible office. I'm glad you've, hopefully, found a better provider. I love my office for the reason that I call and say Hi Sandra (the only assistant), It's daffodil428 and she knows exactly who I am. She even offers little words of encouragement. The OB is a single OB and he is wonderful. So caring and kind. I am seriously ridiculously thankful I found him.
FWIW I found him through healthgrades.com I was able to scan through hundreds of OBs and their reviews.
I always ask the nurse not to tell me my weight and just tell me if it's out of the ordinary and I need to do something about it. She agrees!
I had problems with ED when I was younger. I'm better off not knowing my weight. I always tell the nurse and OB this. So what did they do at my last appointment? TOLD ME MY WEIGHT. It really was my LAST appointment. I've switched over to my midwives, full-time.
I've battled ED for the past 15 years, it's a big part of why I'm so obsessive. I'm proud of you for being able to NOT know your weight and be okay with that!! Big step.
I'm glad you left. That is super insensitive, and I would like to throat punch her for you!!
My second FFFC: EDs have consumed my life for nearly 15 years, and it's VERY hard to overcome even during pregnancy. I've definitely struggled with it with this pregnancy and my first, but it's also the best motivation to be healthy and take care of yourself. I think getting pregnant with DS really pulled me out of a dark place a few years ago.
flippinchica - I happened upon a bag day once at one of our thrift stores and bought a ton of baby clothes for my friend who was pregnant at the time. I went in again and asked the worker there when they would do one of those again and she just said "Oh, I didn't know they did that. I think they must only do that once in a blue moon to rotate out stock". I had the sads.
My FFFC: Ever since using a bidet in Europe I just don't feel clean after taking a poo and wiping with just toilet paper. I've actually started buying flushable wipes and keeping those in the bathroom. It feels so much nicer than just dry TP. Americans are gross, Europeans have it all figured out. Too bad I can't fit a bidet in my bathroom
Look for a Once Upon a Child near you. They sell used, good quality clothes. Ours does the $10 for a bag of clothes at least twice a year. I went to the bag sale awhile ago, they had a really good under 12 months selection but not much for toddlers.
Here they also have really good deals on name brand clothes. Hanna Andersson, Boden and Janie and Jack for $5-7 a dress/item.
flippinchica - I happened upon a bag day once at one of our thrift stores and bought a ton of baby clothes for my friend who was pregnant at the time. I went in again and asked the worker there when they would do one of those again and she just said "Oh, I didn't know they did that. I think they must only do that once in a blue moon to rotate out stock". I had the sads.
My FFFC: Ever since using a bidet in Europe I just don't feel clean after taking a poo and wiping with just toilet paper. I've actually started buying flushable wipes and keeping those in the bathroom. It feels so much nicer than just dry TP. Americans are gross, Europeans have it all figured out. Too bad I can't fit a bidet in my bathroom
they make things so you can convert your toilet into a toilet/bidet combo! i think i've seen them in skymall...
flippinchica - I happened upon a bag day once at one of our thrift stores and bought a ton of baby clothes for my friend who was pregnant at the time. I went in again and asked the worker there when they would do one of those again and she just said "Oh, I didn't know they did that. I think they must only do that once in a blue moon to rotate out stock". I had the sads.
My FFFC: Ever since using a bidet in Europe I just don't feel clean after taking a poo and wiping with just toilet paper. I've actually started buying flushable wipes and keeping those in the bathroom. It feels so much nicer than just dry TP. Americans are gross, Europeans have it all figured out. Too bad I can't fit a bidet in my bathroom
they make things so you can convert your toilet into a toilet/bidet combo! i think i've seen them in skymall...
THANK YOU FOR THIS WISDOM. I already found something on home depot.
I have another. I'm supposed to be paid $80 a week to watch an 8 month old and 2.5 year old 3 days a week for 12 hours a day. I know, a steal. Here's the problem. Her husband pays me $50 or $60 a week. Never the $80. Every time I bring it up to her she never responds. He doesn't speak english, so I can't bring it up with him. I would make them find someone else, but any money is better than nothing, even though it really grinds my gears.
I have another. I'm supposed to be paid $80 a week to watch an 8 month old and 2.5 year old 3 days a week for 12 hours a day. I know, a steal. Here's the problem. Her husband pays me $50 or $60 a week. Never the $80. Every time I bring it up to her she never responds. He doesn't speak english, so I can't bring it up with him. I would make them find someone else, but any money is better than nothing, even though it really grinds my gears.
Oh damn. Could you present her with some sort of contract, so that way it's in writing what you're actually charging?
I'd probably dare her to find someone else who will do all that for $80. Seriously.
for real. confront her about this. she's taking advantage of you on purpose. her and her husband know EXACTLY what they are doing.
I text her to call me when she gets home from work. I'm going to set up a payment schedule and a contract. I hate that you try and help friends out then they screw you over
The baby I watch is 8 months old and as soon as I'm out of his line of vision he starts screaming until I come back. I really need to get a shower ( I watch him and his 2.5 yr old sister from 530am to 530pm 3 times a week) so I put him in the high chair with some puffs and parked it in front of the tv. I've been out of the shower for 20 minutes now and he's still there, quiet as a mouse. This is probably only flameworthy for ap parents, but I feel guilty and at the same time, I've been sick and just want a damn minute to myself.
No flames from me for putting a kid in a high chair to get a shower. We do what we need to. I've put mine in a high chair to do many things (baby containers stop working at a certain ago).
But giving an 8 month old food, a choking hazard, and walking away... Baby safety 101: never leave an infant unsupervised while they are eating.
Post by bcmomsaysso on Jan 30, 2015 22:07:19 GMT -5
I'm a selfish bitch.
H was invited to go out with a couple friends, I told him to go ahead... he has been so supportive and doing his best to make things easier for me.
Fast forward to now - I'm sitting on the couch alone. The kids are in bed asleep. And I'm feeling all kinds of grumpy about him being out having fun and drinking beer while I'm stuck here. If I could at least have a glass of wine I'd feel better about it. It's not fair they help make the baby but get out of all the restrictions.
I know I'm just being resentful, but it's how I feel.
I'm considering quitting my job after LO is born. I never in a million years thought that I would be a SAHM. I've always been very career focused and even throughout my whole pregnancy with DD I had no desire to SAH. But I had a really hard time going back to work and still struggle with it after being back over a year. Financially it's not a problem, but I went to school for 8 years to get my dream job and I've only been working for a little over 3 years
The potentially flameable part- I won't make up my mind completely until I'm on maternity leave. I'm worried that I won't want to be a SAHM to 2 kids. What if I only want to be a SAHM to 1 kid? If makes me feel like a jerk even thinking it but if I were to leave my job chances are very slim I would be able to return to it. I could return to work, but it would not be the dream job so I want to make sure I'm absolutely happy with the decision.
I was very career driven before ds. I never thought being a sahm would be something I'd want (I was actually even a little judgy about it). Now, I'd give anything to quit and just be a sahm! Too bad I have student debt that needs to be paid off...
I am a wahm and I keep ds with me. It's just so stressful trying to balance, feeling guilty for working/not working, spending nights and weekends in my office, etc. I just want to be doneee!
Change ds to dd and I could have written this word for word. Exactly exactly exactly my life right now.
I was very career driven before ds. I never thought being a sahm would be something I'd want (I was actually even a little judgy about it). Now, I'd give anything to quit and just be a sahm! Too bad I have student debt that needs to be paid off...
I am a wahm and I keep ds with me. It's just so stressful trying to balance, feeling guilty for working/not working, spending nights and weekends in my office, etc. I just want to be doneee!
Change ds to dd and I could have written this word for word. Exactly exactly exactly my life right now.
I hope you are able to find a solution soon! Until then we can commiserate. :/
I totally feel you. I was already in that constantly starving mode from nursing when we found out DD had food intolerances at 8 weeks. So I had to drastically change my diet (no dairy, soy, nuts, or beef) to be able to continue breastfeeding. I was miserable. Lost way too much weight. After I added cheese back to my diet (9 months later), I quickly regained 5lbs and was much happier.
I know this may sound ridiculous, but I hope I get me some of the extra weight loss. Prior to conception I needed to lose about 40lbs to be an "ideal weight". I'd LOVE to lose a little extra, especially since I'll be in a wedding in November, but I don't wanna feel like death either
My confession is: I'm being torn in half over my want for a sub sandwich vs. the fear of listeria.
Last time around, in the first year after having my daughter I lost 35 pounds off of my per-pregnancy weight between breastfeeding (I had an overproduction problem that was uncomfortable but that burned calories like crazy), and using my fitness pal to track my food intake. It was so much easier because of the breastfeeding. This time, I'm kind of hoping to take off the last 10 that I was struggling to get rid of.
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