International waffle day randoms

[hpnegirl]

Mar 25, 2017 15:15:51 GMT -5 muscari said:

Still stuffed from dinner but those waffles make me hungry all over again 😀

This is making me want stuffed pasta shells... just because you said stuffed 🙈

[hpnegirl]

Mar 25, 2017 15:59:06 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

Mar 25, 2017 15:31:39 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Let's talk more about this waxing. Those of you who do it...HOW do you stand the inbetween time?! I'm dying. So uncomfortable.

That part does suck, but if you do waxing regularly, it gets better. I feel like it wouldn't grow back as thick or "wild" when I was going regularly and no itching.

I would go every month, usually the last week before I would go in was when I had my period so I didn't care as much about anything in that region, ha. In the height of summer or based on vacations, I would go every three weeks sometimes.

Maybe this is a UO, but I prefer to groom right before I would get my period. I never felt clean down there if I wasn't mostly hairless during that time

[akraus2015]

Mar 25, 2017 15:59:06 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

Mar 25, 2017 15:31:39 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Let's talk more about this waxing. Those of you who do it...HOW do you stand the inbetween time?! I'm dying. So uncomfortable.

That part does suck, but if you do waxing regularly, it gets better. I feel like it wouldn't grow back as thick or "wild" when I was going regularly and no itching.

I would go every month, usually the last week before I would go in was when I had my period so I didn't care as much about anything in that region, ha. In the height of summer or based on vacations, I would go every three weeks sometimes.

Does it take forever to start growing back more sparsely?? I'm used to shaving every single day, so going a week or two is seriously driving me nuts. I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to be itchy and uncomfortable basically for two weeks out of every month...

[muscari]

Mar 25, 2017 15:59:56 GMT -5 hpnegirl said:

Mar 25, 2017 15:15:51 GMT -5 muscari said:

Still stuffed from dinner but those waffles make me hungry all over again 😀

This is making me want stuffed pasta shells... just because you said stuffed 🙈

That also sounds nom!! 😂

[wannabmama]

Mar 25, 2017 16:02:48 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Mar 25, 2017 15:59:06 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

That part does suck, but if you do waxing regularly, it gets better. I feel like it wouldn't grow back as thick or "wild" when I was going regularly and no itching.

I would go every month, usually the last week before I would go in was when I had my period so I didn't care as much about anything in that region, ha. In the height of summer or based on vacations, I would go every three weeks sometimes.

Does it take forever to start growing back more sparsely?? I'm used to shaving every single day, so going a week or two is seriously driving me nuts. I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to be itchy and uncomfortable basically for two weeks out of every month...

No, I noticed it improving after just a couple times. If you go every three weeks you'll have very little regrowth (it might hurt a bit, though). I shave almost every day without waxing and I loooooooooved waxing. I felt nearly bald for a couple weeks, well worth the tradeoff, imo. But there is some time there when you do have to let it grow a bit. I will say I get itchy with shaving growing out but did not with waxing fwiw

Though I think laser is on my dream list...problem solved.

[wannabmama]

Mar 25, 2017 16:01:07 GMT -5 hpnegirl said:

Mar 25, 2017 15:59:06 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

That part does suck, but if you do waxing regularly, it gets better. I feel like it wouldn't grow back as thick or "wild" when I was going regularly and no itching.

I would go every month, usually the last week before I would go in was when I had my period so I didn't care as much about anything in that region, ha. In the height of summer or based on vacations, I would go every three weeks sometimes.

Maybe this is a UO, but I prefer to groom right before I would get my period. I never felt clean down there if I wasn't mostly hairless during that time

I can see that...I just liked maximizing the time of baldness combined with opportunity for sexy time. Especially TTC (not that it mattered, ha).

[akraus2015]

Mar 25, 2017 16:06:38 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

Mar 25, 2017 16:02:48 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Does it take forever to start growing back more sparsely?? I'm used to shaving every single day, so going a week or two is seriously driving me nuts. I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to be itchy and uncomfortable basically for two weeks out of every month...

No, I noticed it improving after just a couple times. If you go every three weeks you'll have very little regrowth (it might hurt a bit, though). I shave almost every day without waxing and I loooooooooved waxing. I felt nearly bald for a couple weeks, well worth the tradeoff, imo. But there is some time there when you do have to let it grow a bit. I will say I get itchy with shaving growing out but did not with waxing fwiw

Though I think laser is on my dream list...problem solved.

Thats good to know, thanks. I'll try it out at least until after pregnancy (that should get me through 3-4 waxes) and see how I feel after that. At least during pregnancy, it's better than the alternative of wrestling over my belly for 30 mins every day.

[wannabmama]

Mar 25, 2017 16:09:10 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Mar 25, 2017 16:06:38 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

No, I noticed it improving after just a couple times. If you go every three weeks you'll have very little regrowth (it might hurt a bit, though). I shave almost every day without waxing and I loooooooooved waxing. I felt nearly bald for a couple weeks, well worth the tradeoff, imo. But there is some time there when you do have to let it grow a bit. I will say I get itchy with shaving growing out but did not with waxing fwiw

Though I think laser is on my dream list...problem solved.

Thats good to know, thanks. I'll try it out at least until after pregnancy (that should get me through 3-4 waxes) and see how I feel after that. At least during pregnancy, it's better than the alternative of wrestling over my belly for 30 mins every day.

Yeah I've been shaving again but just hit the "hard to get at it" spot with the belly so I gotta get back to the waxes.

[rooskie]

Mar 25, 2017 15:33:55 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

I just had a really awkward conversation with my stepmom about the TDAP. I assumed that everyone who I asked would just do it, but apparently she really doesn't want to. The conversation made us both really uncomfortable. She said "I'm gonna have to sit with this one for awhile." Then she changed the subject.

I am not looking forward to this discussion with my inlaws.  I really hope they got it when my niece was born a few years ago.  I might ask SIL before I bring up the subject.

[hpnegirl]

Mar 25, 2017 15:37:13 GMT -5 muscari said:

Mar 25, 2017 15:33:55 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

I just had a really awkward conversation with my stepmom about the TDAP. I assumed that everyone who I asked would just do it, but apparently she really doesn't want to. The conversation made us both really uncomfortable. She said "I'm gonna have to sit with this one for awhile." Then she changed the subject.

What's TDAP? 🙃

It's the Tetanus, Diphtheria, and pertussis combo vaccine. Moms get it every pregnancy for the whooping cough portion

[muscari]

Mar 25, 2017 16:15:01 GMT -5 hpnegirl said:

Mar 25, 2017 15:37:13 GMT -5 muscari said:

What's TDAP? 🙃

It's the Tetanus, Diphtheria, and pertussis combo vaccine. Moms get it every pregnancy for the whooping cough portion

The abbreviation threw me off - tis called DKTP here (I'm not in the US obviously heh) Don't think we get it standard during pg but I do know I got this shot (and follow up shots) when I was little.

[akraus2015]

Mar 25, 2017 16:13:15 GMT -5 rooskie said:

Mar 25, 2017 15:33:55 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

I just had a really awkward conversation with my stepmom about the TDAP. I assumed that everyone who I asked would just do it, but apparently she really doesn't want to. The conversation made us both really uncomfortable. She said "I'm gonna have to sit with this one for awhile." Then she changed the subject.

I am not looking forward to this discussion with my inlaws.  I really hope they got it when my niece was born a few years ago.  I might ask SIL before I bring up the subject.

My mom and stepdad and my ILs were fine with it, and I kind of assumed my dad and stepmom would be, too. My dad told me not to worry about it and that he'd talk to her, and that I should stick to my guns and do whatever I feel best is for our family, but I hate that I am even putting her in a situation she's uncomfortable with.

I mean, they live 5 hours away, so will likely only see the baby once before he's vaccinated, for a day or two. How big of a deal is it if one person doesn't do it? I can't seemnto find a lot of research, just strong recommendation that everyone do it.

[hpnegirl]

Mar 25, 2017 15:33:55 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

I just had a really awkward conversation with my stepmom about the TDAP. I assumed that everyone who I asked would just do it, but apparently she really doesn't want to. The conversation made us both really uncomfortable. She said "I'm gonna have to sit with this one for awhile." Then she changed the subject.

It's simple. Get the shot at least two weeks prior to birth or not visit for 6 months* or until 2 weeks post shot has passed.

I have no tolerance for grandparents not getting vaccinated. My MIL tried that shit until she realized I was dead serious that she would not be allowed to visit (I also required the flu shot since it was winter time)

*they get three rounds at the beginning at our pedi- 2m, 4m, and 6m. I said 6m to give the best chance of the vaccine taking

[hpnegirl]

Mar 25, 2017 16:18:20 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Mar 25, 2017 16:13:15 GMT -5 rooskie said:

I am not looking forward to this discussion with my inlaws.  I really hope they got it when my niece was born a few years ago.  I might ask SIL before I bring up the subject.

My mom and stepdad and my ILs were fine with it, and I kind of assumed my dad and stepmom would be, too. My dad told me not to worry about it and that he'd talk to her, and that I should stick to my guns and do whatever I feel best is for our family, but I hate that I am even putting her in a situation she's uncomfortable with.

I mean, they live 5 hours away, so will likely only see the baby once before he's vaccinated, for a day or two. How big of a deal is it if one person doesn't do it? I can't seemnto find a lot of research, just strong recommendation that everyone do it.

It's a big deal. Adults can be carriers and not know it. Whooping cough and newborn/infants do not mix.

[akraus2015]

Mar 25, 2017 16:18:46 GMT -5 hpnegirl said:

Mar 25, 2017 15:33:55 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

I just had a really awkward conversation with my stepmom about the TDAP. I assumed that everyone who I asked would just do it, but apparently she really doesn't want to. The conversation made us both really uncomfortable. She said "I'm gonna have to sit with this one for awhile." Then she changed the subject.

It's simple. Get the shot at least two weeks prior to birth or not visit for 6 months* or until 2 weeks post shot has passed.

I have no tolerance for grandparents not getting vaccinated. My MIL tried that shit until she realized I was dead serious that she would not be allowed to visit (I also required the flu shot since it was winter time)

*they get three rounds at the beginning at our pedi- 2m, 4m, and 6m. I said 6m to give the best chance of the vaccine taking

What are your thoughts for grandparents who live far away and will likely only see the baby for short visits? I'm trying to figure out a way around this, if she REALLY decides she doesn't want to do it. Is there any danger if she isn't showing any symptoms?

[akraus2015]

Mar 25, 2017 16:19:58 GMT -5 hpnegirl said:

Mar 25, 2017 16:18:20 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

My mom and stepdad and my ILs were fine with it, and I kind of assumed my dad and stepmom would be, too. My dad told me not to worry about it and that he'd talk to her, and that I should stick to my guns and do whatever I feel best is for our family, but I hate that I am even putting her in a situation she's uncomfortable with.

I mean, they live 5 hours away, so will likely only see the baby once before he's vaccinated, for a day or two. How big of a deal is it if one person doesn't do it? I can't seemnto find a lot of research, just strong recommendation that everyone do it.

It's a big deal. Adults can be carriers and not know it. Whooping cough and newborn/infants do not mix.

Disregard post below. This answered my question.

[icedtea]

Y'all have been busy. And the waffle pictures, ahhh.

Belated congratulations @rooski!!

We had a baby care class today and then got lunch at a vegetarian restaurant I love, followed by donuts.

And last night I bought a car! The one I thought had sold was on the lot and so now I have a Honda CR-V. It's been a whirlwind.

[icedtea]

akraus2015, we also went the "get the shot or you can't come around" route.

Did she explain why she's against it?

[hpnegirl]

Mar 25, 2017 16:22:04 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Mar 25, 2017 16:19:58 GMT -5 hpnegirl said:

It's a big deal. Adults can be carriers and not know it. Whooping cough and newborn/infants do not mix.

Disregard post below. This answered my question.

They say baby should be protected provided mom was vaccinated. However, I wasn't willing to take any chances of that not being the case and wanted as much herd immunity as possible.

That being said, I'm not someone who will keep baby home for 2-3 months like certain pedis (including our current one) recommend. I just babywear and not let strangers touch

[akraus2015]

Mar 25, 2017 16:26:00 GMT -5 icedtea said:

akraus2015, we also went the "get the shot or you can't come around" route.

Did she explain why she's against it?

No, and I didn't ask because we were at a birthday party and it didn't seem like the appropriate time. But now my sister says she isn't sure she's willing to do it either. I'm starting to panic a little. Like, where do I draw the line? Any person my child could or would come into contact with in the first two months of his life?? MY grandparents? My girlfriends who may stop by for a visit in those first few weeks postpartum? My doula?

[icedtea]

Mar 25, 2017 16:38:59 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

Mar 25, 2017 16:26:00 GMT -5 icedtea said:

akraus2015, we also went the "get the shot or you can't come around" route.

Did she explain why she's against it?

No, and I didn't ask because we were at a birthday party and it didn't seem like the appropriate time. But now my sister says she isn't sure she's willing to do it either. I'm starting to panic a little. Like, where do I draw the line? Any person my child could or would come into contact with in the first two months of his life?? MY grandparents? My girlfriends who may stop by for a visit in those first few weeks postpartum? My doula?

Honestly, it's your comfort level. If you're ok (after talking with the ob/pedi) with letting her or your sister around without it, then that's ok. Or maybe they can come and just not hold her. Or some other compromise.

Whatever you decide, just make sure it's what you want for your baby, and not something you feel bullied into by relatives.

I admit I'm biased because, barring a medical reason, I roll my eyes at adults who are willing to make this such an issue by refusing to get it.

[icedtea]

I should also admit H and I are being hardasses in general about stuff like this, smoking, etc. We haven't had any push back yet, possibly because I've been told I'm scary (I'm not, for the record).

[hpnegirl]

Mar 25, 2017 16:42:26 GMT -5 icedtea said:

Mar 25, 2017 16:38:59 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

No, and I didn't ask because we were at a birthday party and it didn't seem like the appropriate time. But now my sister says she isn't sure she's willing to do it either. I'm starting to panic a little. Like, where do I draw the line? Any person my child could or would come into contact with in the first two months of his life?? MY grandparents? My girlfriends who may stop by for a visit in those first few weeks postpartum? My doula?

Honestly, it's your comfort level. If you're ok (after talking with the ob/pedi) with letting her or your sister around without it, then that's ok. Or maybe they can come and just not hold her. Or some other compromise.

Whatever you decide, just make sure it's what you want for your baby, and not something you feel bullied into by relatives.

I admit I'm biased because, barring a medical reason, I roll my eyes at adults who are willing to make this such an issue by refusing to get it.

Same. If they want to visit and don't get it, you can always do the "wear a surgical mask and don't hold" rule.

Vaccines are my "hill to die on." I have zero tolerance on it.

Our rules were myself, DH, my grandparents, and DH's parents and brother.

His aunt and uncle met DS for the first time around two months. They were not allowed to hold or touch.

All the hospital staff and doctors had them per policy.

[icedtea]

H's dad might push back. He still doesn't even know that he can't come for a month after the birth (or that he can't stay with us).

I almost want him to argue because I am already filled with anxiety at the thought of him holding the baby. He's always hacking up a lung due to all his smoking and god knows what, and he's unsteady on his feet. H has already agreed FIL will have to sit, and not smell like smoke, but gah...

[akraus2015]

Mar 25, 2017 16:42:26 GMT -5 icedtea said:

Mar 25, 2017 16:38:59 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

No, and I didn't ask because we were at a birthday party and it didn't seem like the appropriate time. But now my sister says she isn't sure she's willing to do it either. I'm starting to panic a little. Like, where do I draw the line? Any person my child could or would come into contact with in the first two months of his life?? MY grandparents? My girlfriends who may stop by for a visit in those first few weeks postpartum? My doula?

Honestly, it's your comfort level. If you're ok (after talking with the ob/pedi) with letting her or your sister around without it, then that's ok. Or maybe they can come and just not hold her. Or some other compromise.

Whatever you decide, just make sure it's what you want for your baby, and not something you feel bullied into by relatives.

I admit I'm biased because, barring a medical reason, I roll my eyes at adults who are willing to make this such an issue by refusing to get it.

We have a meeting with a potential pediatrician on 3/14, so I plan to ask what her official recommendation is and what she recommends for close relatives who refuse the vaccine. I'm going to try and chill until after we talk with her, but man....another thing to worry about!

[teraiin]

Omg, we had 40 people rsvp to the shower. Guess how many showed up? 68!!!!!

[juliayadda]

Mar 25, 2017 16:16:54 GMT -5 muscari said:

Mar 25, 2017 16:15:01 GMT -5 hpnegirl said:

It's the Tetanus, Diphtheria, and pertussis combo vaccine. Moms get it every pregnancy for the whooping cough portion

The abbreviation threw me off - tis called DKTP here (I'm not in the US obviously heh) Don't think we get it standard during pg but I do know I got this shot (and follow up shots) when I was little.

We don't in Canada either. You can get one adult booster but It's not covered beyond that.

[akraus2015]

Mar 25, 2017 17:02:26 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Omg, we had 40 people rsvp to the shower. Guess how many showed up? 68!!!!!

OMG. 😳

Did you have enough food and seating and stuff??

[akraus2015]

I did tell my sister I was willing to pay for it if she's required to pay.

[hpnegirl]

Mar 25, 2017 17:02:31 GMT -5 juliayadda said:

Mar 25, 2017 16:16:54 GMT -5 muscari said:

The abbreviation threw me off - tis called DKTP here (I'm not in the US obviously heh) Don't think we get it standard during pg but I do know I got this shot (and follow up shots) when I was little.

We don't in Canada either. You can get one adult booster but It's not covered beyond that.

Boosters are every 10 years here unless pregnant. Then, it's every pregnancy. You also get one anytime you step on a rusty nail or sharp