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[hummingbird125]

Hey all - I'm so happy this week is over. It's been a miserable, stressful one for me. And the hits just keep on comin'! I stopped at home in the afternoon before heading to my doctor's appointment, and checked the mail. We got a huge packet about how to continue DH's (and my secondary) health coverage via COBRA, since his coverage through his job apparently ended on 5/31, when they fucked up their payroll. AWESOME. Of course I panicked and called him and demanded he get answers rightthissecond, but all we know is that they are "trying" to get everything resolved before the end of the month, and that they'll "make sure" that everyone's coverage is retroactive, or some shit like that. Good thing I am primarily covered under my own insurance plan, but having secondary coverage has meant that we have hardly paid anything OOP at all, and I have nearly hit my deductible. I just really, REALLY want to have secondary coverage for the birth, just as an extra shield against any unexpected bills. Oh, and DH having health insurance is pretty damn important too. Needless to say, this kiddo will have to go on my plan, since we can't trust DH's job to not fuck things up.

Okay, vent over.

My baby shower is tomorrow so I'm going to try to think happy thoughts to get me through this day.

[joy]

Wow, hummingbird. Is your husband looking for a new job? I don't have a good feeling about the future of this place. I hope you can figure everything out!!

I do hope you enjoy your shower. Mine is also this weekend!

[spicysalmonroll]

hummingbird125, ugh what a pain in the ass! Hope it gets straightened out and at least you have your coverage. Have a great shower!!

I'm already annoyed today...sent out an email letting my international colleagues know that I only have a few more weeks and then I'll be on leave. And one of them writes back from Germany that she's also going on maternity leave...for 15 months. Damn you America!!!

[hummingbird125]

joy - He is, but the thing is, we plan to move out of state around the end of the year/beginning of next year. This would be such a shitty time to have to find a new job up in NY. The plan was for him to start seriously looking for a new job down in NC starting in October/November, so I'm mostly hoping that his current company just holds together until it's time for us to move. I guess we'll see what happens, he's been looking up here for the past few weeks and when/if he gets another job offer we'll just have to decide then.

[penny2103]

hummingbird125 oh God what a mess. Try to focus on the happiness that will be your shower!

dc2london how are you handling the news this morning?

[dc2london]

Jun 24, 2016 7:34:23 GMT -5 penny2103 said:

hummingbird125 oh God what a mess. Try to focus on the happiness that will be your shower!

dc2london how are you handling the news this morning?

[dc2london]

hummingbird125 someone incompetent screwed up our insurance paperwork after DS1 was born (I sent in paperwork to add him to our policy within a few days of his birth but they failed to submit them on time) and they were able to go back and retroactively cover him. Hopefully your H's HR people can fix this, too.

[hollyberry]

joy and @hummingbird enjoy your showers! I hope it take some of the stress away at least for a little bit @hummingbird!

spicysalmonroll, ya Germany is awsome! Come over here! mothers get off from work about 4-6 weeks before the due date. Then partially paid maternity or paterinty leave for a year. I cant remember the precentage. But the best part is that your job, or a equivalent job, is safe for 3 years after birth. Inplan to be home for 2 inthink before I start looking for PT work. America is definitely behind the game when it comes to maternity leave. I can't believe some of you only get 6 weeks or something after birth.

[shehulk723]

I have been MIA for a couple days. My poor 17 month old had a nasty viral infection. We had 2.5 days of vomiting, and high fevers. The worst night it was up to 104.3 and with Tylenol and lukewarm baths we still only got it down to 103.5. It breaks my heart to see her so miserable. And since she couldn't keep down oral medication we had to do some suppositories. Poor girl. That really bad day I just held her from 5:30am-5:30pm until she felt a little better and would let me put her down.

But fortunately she's at like 90% better now. Fever is gone and her appetite is back. Just a little cranky and clingy still. But she's also going through a leap and has like 10 teeth trying to come through at the same time. Hopefully she can catch a break soon.

[katelm]

Jun 24, 2016 7:33:33 GMT -5 hummingbird125 said:

joy - He is, but the thing is, we plan to move out of state around the end of the year/beginning of next year. This would be such a shitty time to have to find a new job up in NY. The plan was for him to start seriously looking for a new job down in NC starting in October/November, so I'm mostly hoping that his current company just holds together until it's time for us to move. I guess we'll see what happens, he's been looking up here for the past few weeks and when/if he gets another job offer we'll just have to decide then.

I'm not sure what field your husband is in but I know that a lot of companies tend to go on hiring freeze in the 4th quarter as prep for releasing year end numbers. Then they hire again starting in January. So if he wanted to start a job in NC in the fall probably now is an ideal time to look. My brother is moving to NC from MA and he's applying to jobs down here now to hope for a move in the fall timeframe.

[elebishi]

shehulk723 poor babe Glad she's on the mend!
hummingbird125 When my H's company got bought out, insurance changed. Like 3 months later, we discovered we weren't covered (via a $2200 well-child visit bill...woah). For some reason, they didn't enroll us in the new coverage, though H was still paying for it. They were able to go back and cover us for those 3 months. Nothing like finding out you were uninsured for 3 months. Enjoy your shower!
joy Happy shower weekend!

I'm the maid of honor in my cousin's wedding in October. This weekend is bachelorette/bridal shower weekend. Busy, but fun!

We're on night #5 of the girls sharing a room. It's...not going great. Could be worse, but definitely could be better. Nothing like starting sleep deprivation 2 months before the newborn's even here.

[steph]

hummingbird125, ugh!! That is not something you should have to be stressing out about right now (or ever really....) hopefully the company gets their shit together asap.

hollyberry, I'm super jealous. That leave sounds amazing!!

shehulk723, poor babe! And poor mama! Glad she's doing better. It's so horrible when they're so tiny and so sick

DH left a little while ago with both kids for Virginia for the weekend for my SD's soccer tournament. I'm crazy nervous!! I sent him with everything he could possibly need for B.

[katelm]

So I have been dry as a desert this whole pregnancy it seems. About two days ago I suddenly started producing a bunch of discharge that was clear and mucusy. This morning it was pink tinted with a little bit of blood and the triage nurse said it definitely sounded like part of my mucous plug. I have not had any Braxton Hicks contractions this whole pregnancy but I do have what feels like minor period like cramps now. The nurse just said keep fluid intake up, doesn't really necessarily mean anything. Apparently it's normal to lose part of the mucus plug around this time of pregnancy due to hormone fluctuation & it doesn't mean labor is imminent. I'm 33w6d.

3rd trimester has been eventful for me.

[hummingbird125]

Jun 24, 2016 8:21:53 GMT -5 katelm said:

Jun 24, 2016 7:33:33 GMT -5 hummingbird125 said:

joy - He is, but the thing is, we plan to move out of state around the end of the year/beginning of next year. This would be such a shitty time to have to find a new job up in NY. The plan was for him to start seriously looking for a new job down in NC starting in October/November, so I'm mostly hoping that his current company just holds together until it's time for us to move. I guess we'll see what happens, he's been looking up here for the past few weeks and when/if he gets another job offer we'll just have to decide then.

I'm not sure what field your husband is in but I know that a lot of companies tend to go on hiring freeze in the 4th quarter as prep for releasing year end numbers. Then they hire again starting in January. So if he wanted to start a job in NC in the fall probably now is an ideal time to look. My brother is moving to NC from MA and he's applying to jobs down here now to hope for a move in the fall timeframe.

katelm - We aren't planning on moving until December at the absolute earliest - January or February would be more likely. Our actual timeline will depend on a lot of different things, for instance, if I can keep my job but work remotely, we would be comfortable moving without DH having a job set up down there already. My whole family is nearby though, so I am pretty dead-set against moving before baby's first holiday season :-)

[elm1214]

Just left my OB appointment and my blood pressure is still slightly high, but not enough to be too worried yet I guess. I also had the group b strep test, so that was fun.

I told her I am having a lot of cramping and contractions, and she said to stay hydrated and since I am coming up on 35 weeks and I had a 37 week baby last time, things might just be slowly getting moving. I told that to DH and his eyes got wide and he said "Well, this weekend will be busy!" I think it finally made him realize we need to finish getting everything ready ASAP. But it's crazy, that's in like 2.5 weeks!

[kokopelli]

Poof
PDQ I'll poof later

Yall life is nonstop in the NICU. I finally got discharged as a patient so now I can start to actually recover and get things together. And then...post partum hormones hit. I forget that days 4-7 are pretty rough. I hope to do some skin to skin with baby girl finally. She has been under the lights so they haven't wanted me to hold her for long.

[hummingbird125]

elm1214,- ahhh! That's so soon! I regularly stalk other BMB's and I feel like I always see a flurry of babies born at 37 weeks. Time to get ready!

[agpjt413]

Happy Friday ladies!!

I hope things get hammered out for YH's insurance sooner than later hummingbird125!!! And enjoy your shower this weekend - you too joy! We aren't having one but tomorrow we're having a luncheon to celebrate baby with some close friends. Should be fun!!

pttomato - what's the verdict re: your vision issues? I haven't caught up with yesterday's randoms so apologies if you updated there

So sorry to hear about your LO's viral infection shehulk723! Hope she's on the mend soon!!

Today I'll be busy cleaning out our current fridge and prepping the area for our new one due to arrive next week! Will definitely share pics once it's here!

Hope everyone has a great Friday!!

[agpjt413]

Omigosh kokopelli!!!! She's so precious!!!

[shehulk723]

kokopelli she's adorable!!

[coffeequeen14]

@hummingbird I hope your H is being well compensated for this BS.
That's awful.

kokopelli omg so precious!!!! Congrats again! How are your logistics? Where are you? Where are your big kids? H?

[elm1214]

Aw she's precious, kokopelli! I hope you are able to do skin to skin soon!

[kokopelli]

Jun 24, 2016 10:17:25 GMT -5 coffeequeen14 said:

@hummingbird I hope your H is being well compensated for this BS.
That's awful.

kokopelli omg so precious!!!! Congrats again! How are your logistics? Where are you? Where are your big kids? H?

H is back at home packing up house. He will join me in North tx on Monday at the Ronald McDonald house and we will stay there till we can get a rental. The bigs are in New England with my mom. She plans on keeping them till baby girl comes home and then helping me with the transition then. It's a little crazy but with phones and video we are making it all work.

[countrycotton]

kokopelli

Love that picture! It looks like she is just laying on the beach of some weird blue light planet. Beautiful!!

[hannahbear]

kokopelli she's so sweet!!!! Thanks for sharing an update!!

[steph]

kokopelli she is beautiful

[hollyberry]

kokopelli, she is so adoreable! Glad things are working out ok!

So I went to the hospital as per my drs orders about the different sizes in the babies and just had a ctg. Seems as though I am having contractions every 3 minutes. Grrr!! I only felt a few of them and they didn't hurt, they felt like when baby girl sticks her head out for me to rub, so it felt uncomfortable but not painful. I really dont want to stay here. And MH leaves for Japan for a week. i am just waiting to see the doctor now. Seriously everything was fine at home. Aghhh!!

[pttomato]

hummingbird125, I'm sorry, that sucks! I hope they are able to get their act together soon and things start going more smoothly. Have a great shower!!

kokopelli She's adorable!! I'm glad things are going ok for you.

agpjt413 Everything looked ok, it seems blurry vision is just a new, normal pregnancy symptom for me.

I had my 32 week growth scan today. Baby is at a similar percentile overall, but the abdomen is further ahead of the head than it was before. The abdomen is now 93%, but baby's only 70% overall so the MFM said she was not concerned, and I'm doing everything I should be doing. She wouldn't discuss labor and delivery at all before my 36 week growth scan because there are too many hypotheticals, but I am currently still a good candidate for vaginal delivery (they're not jumping to scheduled c-section right now.)

I do have to laugh a little though that the doctor yesterday was very concerned that I'm not eating enough. That is obviously not a problem.

Eta: I actually got a face picture this time.

[hashbrownnofilter]

kokopelli she is beautiful! Thank you for updating!

[agpjt413]

Glad to hear that it's just a pregnancy symptom pttomato! My vision (only left eye) changed a bit throughout this pregnancy but eye dr and OB weren't concerned either. Oh the things we go through for baby! And your LO is adorable!!