I turned the A/C on in my classroom today. I'm giving tests and trying to keep my students alert and also combat the nervous sweat stench that always permeates the room on test days. This is probably the tamest FFFC I've ever had, but it's snowing outside, and it's super scandalous to turn the HVAC thing to anything other than "Auto: 76." I hope the maintenance staff doesn't catch me. LOL
Post by northmom14 on Jan 27, 2017 10:29:33 GMT -5
Since joining TCF I've been spending far too much time reading posts at work. I know I'm being an awful employee but I just can't stop. I did the same thing during my last pregnancy when I was on TB.
Since joining TCF I've been spending far too much time reading posts at work. I know I'm being an awful employee but I just can't stop. I did the same thing during my last pregnancy when I was on TB.
Me too. I made a really stupid mistake at work recently, and if I'm being honest, I can blame it mostly on the time I spent here when I should have been doing other things. Like right now, my Calculus class is taking a test, and I should be working on grading the tests my Algebra class took yesterday, but I'm doing this instead...
I can't decide which of the two cafeteria options I want to eat for lunch, so I think I'm going to get both. Which means I'll have to stand in line twice, because there's like a "cafeteria" line, and then a "salad bar" line, but I think it'll be worth it. Grilled cheese + tomato soup on the regular line, and bosco sticks on the salad bar. Yum. Give me all the carbs and cheese.
FFFC: I have zero desire to ever experience the birth of a child from the perspective of anyone else in the room. I would be a terrible partner to a mother giving birth. I do not want to see that, and would not be able to keep a calm demeanor. If someone like my BFF or sister asked if I wanted to be there for their delivery I would be like "HELL NO." I am infinitely grateful to my husband for being awesome in this role.
disclaimer: If someone really needed me because they didn't have anyone else, I would do my best for them, but my best is probably going to suck
JoBub I attended a home birth when I was 10. I don't remember any of it except telling the new mother that she sounded like an elephant. Lol But. That being said. I don't wish to ever be in the room on the other side of the legs either.
FFFC: I have zero desire to ever experience the birth of a child from the perspective of anyone else in the room. I would be a terrible partner to a mother giving birth. I do not want to see that, and would not be able to keep a calm demeanor. If someone like my BFF or sister asked if I wanted to be there for their delivery I would be like "HELL NO." I am infinitely grateful to my husband for being awesome in this role.
disclaimer: If someone really needed me because they didn't have anyone else, I would do my best for them, but my best is probably going to suck
My husband admitted he is not going to be helpful and will be an emotional wreck. I am glad he told me so I can hire a doula.
FFFC: I have zero desire to ever experience the birth of a child from the perspective of anyone else in the room. I would be a terrible partner to a mother giving birth. I do not want to see that, and would not be able to keep a calm demeanor. If someone like my BFF or sister asked if I wanted to be there for their delivery I would be like "HELL NO." I am infinitely grateful to my husband for being awesome in this role.
disclaimer: If someone really needed me because they didn't have anyone else, I would do my best for them, but my best is probably going to suck
I don't judge for that at all. But I will say, it's really awesome. My BFF had me in the room with her first so I could take pictures of the family as soon as he was born. Going into it I knew I'd either be scarred or think it was awesome. It was really, really an amazing experience.
I'm trying to hang out more here, it's been tough with how tired and sick I've been. Anywho, I "worked from home" Wednesday and Thursday this week so I could basically nap and play with our new pup all day. I don't feel bad at all.
ETA: wouldn't you want to do like this rather than be stuck at work?
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Post by amyface813 on Jan 27, 2017 16:11:22 GMT -5
I'm a little obsessed with giving birth. I've watch probably 100 birthing videos on YouTube between my two pregnancies and I would totally be right there for someone's birth if they invited me. I think it's the coolest thing ever. But it's super intense and a little weird and gross so I totally get the not wanting to ever be on the other side! DH was not a great Birthing partner last time. I think I'll give him full permission to sleep, surf the Internet, whatever he wants next time. I'm better off on my own I think.
I'm a little obsessed with giving birth. I've watch probably 100 birthing videos on YouTube between my two pregnancies and I would totally be right there for someone's birth if they invited me. I think it's the coolest thing ever. But it's super intense and a little weird and gross so I totally get the not wanting to ever be on the other side! DH was not a great Birthing partner last time. I think I'll give him full permission to sleep, surf the Internet, whatever he wants next time. I'm better off on my own I think.
And you were ok not having his support? My exH wasn't there for DD, so I had my mom in the room which was great. This time I want H there but I'm nervous that he is just going to freak out and not really be "present" and I feel like I'm going to need the support. I'm actually totally freaking out about it and try not to think about it.
I'm a little obsessed with giving birth. I've watch probably 100 birthing videos on YouTube between my two pregnancies and I would totally be right there for someone's birth if they invited me. I think it's the coolest thing ever. But it's super intense and a little weird and gross so I totally get the not wanting to ever be on the other side! DH was not a great Birthing partner last time. I think I'll give him full permission to sleep, surf the Internet, whatever he wants next time. I'm better off on my own I think.
And you were ok not having his support? My exH wasn't there for DD, so I had my mom in the room which was great. This time I want H there but I'm nervous that he is just going to freak out and not really be "present" and I feel like I'm going to need the support. I'm actually totally freaking out about it and try not to think about it.
I want him there for the actual birth part and in the room for the rest. The whole labor part where he was so worried and nervous. I found myself asking him over and over if he was ok. He felt guilty leaving the room for a coffee and was trying to massage me and hold my hand and it was just a distraction from my focus. He asked permission to take a nap after being up all night. I love him but it's not like he can help get the baby out. I think if I give him permission to just be on "standby" it will just be better for both of us.
amyface813 lol yes same here. Last time we happened to get a nurse that knows us both really really well. I think she was trying to give us a special experience so she didn't have any other nurses to help, it was just her and dh holding my legs - which was sooooooo not what I or dh envisioned. He was a champ and was right there with me the whole time but the look on his face was hilarious when I think back on it. Traumatized but trying so hard to be supportive! 😂 this time I'm going to make it clear that I want him maybe holding my hand but not nearly so involved. Poor guy. He's a little scarred by that experience 😆
amyface813 lol yes same here. Last time we happened to get a nurse that knows us both really really well. I think she was trying to give us a special experience so she didn't have any other nurses to help, it was just her and dh holding my legs - which was sooooooo not what I or dh envisioned. He was a champ and was right there with me the whole time but the look on his face was hilarious when I think back on it. Traumatized but trying so hard to be supportive! 😂 this time I'm going to make it clear that I want him maybe holding my hand but not nearly so involved. Poor guy. He's a little scarred by that experience 😆
This sounds like my experience as well. The same nurse was with me the whole time. I was admitted around 10pm and he was born around 8am. I think she stayed a little past her shift because as soon as he was born she peaced out. It was just her and DH and the doctor there when the baby was born. My H isn't at all squeamish about that stuff, and I think he was well prepared because of the birth class we took, so he did great.
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