Dumb Pregnancy Questions

[Andrea]

Around when do you need to start thinking about a registry?

[frecklesnbrains]

Nov 30, 2015 15:01:20 GMT -5 Andrea said:

Around when do you need to start thinking about a registry?

I'm sure I don't need one yet, but I started one today because I'm an excited mamma and it sounds like more fun than actually doing any work

[soultrane]

Andrea, whenever you want! I waited until after my anatomy scan and then waited a few more weeks after that to actually organize everything. I probably finally put it together between 25-30 weeks but had been keeping lists on a spreadsheet along the way when I saw things that I wanted/liked. My shower was at 34/35 weeks I think so that will probably play into the timing too.

[pbandj714]

I plan on putting mine together sooner rather than later considering I'll likely go early with twins (which means earlier than normal showers, possible bed rest, etc.). I'm waiting until after my next US (next week, yay!) to make sure everything looks good, and then I'm going to go register whenever I get free time to do it.

[greysonsmom]

Nov 30, 2015 15:01:20 GMT -5 Andrea said:

Around when do you need to start thinking about a registry?

Once I found out the sex I started my registry. I was so excited. I found out the sex around 14 weeks, I was so impatient I went to one of those ultrasound places.

[Andrea]

Nov 30, 2015 16:20:01 GMT -5 greysonsmom said:

Nov 30, 2015 15:01:20 GMT -5 Andrea said:

Around when do you need to start thinking about a registry?

Once I found out the sex I started my registry. I was so excited. I found out the sex around 14 weeks, I was so impatient I went to one of those ultrasound places.

I should find out the sex at my January appointment. I will be around 18-20 weeks, so that probably will be a good time for me to start thinking about it. It feels a little overwhelming now.

Thanks everyone for all the tips!

[babyzebra]

Andrea you'll probably have a bunch of people start bugging you about where you're registered so they can get the baby something. I put off making a registry until I had people literally threatening me to make it. I made it just to get them to stop bothering me.

[frecklesnbrains]

I think I started the registry in part BECAUSE I'm so overwhelmed by what I may need and it's just a convenient way of keeping track of things. I won't advertise it for a while (if ever... I'm an old lady so I don't even know if anyone will offer to throw a shower or if many people will even buy me presents)

[growingbelly051515]

Nov 30, 2015 15:01:20 GMT -5 Andrea said:

Around when do you need to start thinking about a registry?

I was due in May and started in February I think. For some reason registering just stresses me out and I hated it. I was the same way for our wedding though.

[sandandsea]

I started mine a few weeks ago with some ideas so I can remember them. We are only on Amazon and it's private!

[txmommy14]

I think I started one right after finding out the sex, around 20 weeks. I remember my DH and I walking into Babies R' Us and laughing because we were SO overwhelmed and so shocked by all of the baby gear. We left without registering, went home and bought the book "Baby Bargains" or something like that-it's a book that comes out each year with a review of baby items. Did lots of research and figured out what we REALLY wanted/needed, then made it for real. After that, I was still constantly tweaking it and changing my mind on things up until my shower.

This time, I made a private Amazon "wish list" just so I can organize for myself what I want to buy (new diaper bag, extra camera for monitor, double stroller, new bottle, new baby book, baby girl month stickers, and fun things like that).

[sandandsea]

I also went with a friend and DH to make my registry at buy buy baby. She had 2 girls 2 and 1 year older than DS so she was a total pro on what we needed and had tested everything. If you have a trusted friend I'd definitely recommend it!

[Flair Underwood]

Nov 30, 2015 15:01:20 GMT -5 Andrea said:

Around when do you need to start thinking about a registry?

I think it also depends on when your shower might be?  Based on holidays and traveling, my family needed to do an early shower (Saturday after Thanksgiving for a February baby) - so I started a little earlier than I probably needed to.  But I think once you know the gender is easiest!

[GOmamab15]

If you work, when do you plan on telling your employer?
Is there a "normal" week to tell them?

[greysonsmom]

Dec 1, 2015 11:09:28 GMT -5 GOmamab15 said:

If you work, when do you plan on telling your employer?
Is there a "normal" week to tell them?

I get the results of my NT scan tomorrow and I will tell my boss after that. I'm pretty close with my boss though, not sure what the "normal" time frame would be to tell them.

[soultrane]

GOmamab15, I told my boss really early (like 6 weeks) because I was going to have so many appts and we were approaching the busiest time of year here. I told the rest of my team the week before last (10 weeks) because there was no hiding it anymore. Whatever you're comfortable with!

[pbandj714]

GOmamab15, I planned on telling my boss next week after my second ultrasound, which will be at 10w4d. I really wanted to make sure everything was ok before telling her.

But then she emailed me yesterday about wanting to have a quick catch-up meeting this week. Ugh. I don't know. I feel like it would be weird of me to not tell her at our meeting and then tell her next week. I still haven't decided what to do.

[jjh1119]

Nov 30, 2015 22:33:57 GMT -5 txmommy14 said:

I think I started one right after finding out the sex, around 20 weeks. I remember my DH and I walking into Babies R' Us and laughing because we were SO overwhelmed and so shocked by all of the baby gear. We left without registering, went home and bought the book "Baby Bargains" or something like that-it's a book that comes out each year with a review of baby items. Did lots of research and figured out what we REALLY wanted/needed, then made it for real. After that, I was still constantly tweaking it and changing my mind on things up until my shower.

This time, I made a private Amazon "wish list" just so I can organize for myself what I want to buy (new diaper bag, extra camera for monitor, double stroller, new bottle, new baby book, baby girl month stickers, and fun things like that).

I have the same thing, a private wish list of things I know I need or want. There are like 3 that I didn't have or hated the first time around that I'm trying new this time.

[jjh1119]

I told my boss around 5 weeks but that's because I work in the wedding business (hair) and I didn't want to have any brides within three weeks of my due date. It was so stressful last time for both myself and the brides. My last wedding was two and a half weeks before I was due and that was just too close for comfort. It worked out in the end, but it could have just as easily not gone well.

[babyzebra]

Dec 1, 2015 11:09:28 GMT -5 GOmamab15 said:

If you work, when do you plan on telling your employer?
Is there a "normal" week to tell them?

I really really need to say something soon because it's not a boss issue for me necessarily, but a scheduling my patients issue. I hate putting myself out there to so many people though. I'm scared!!

[frecklesnbrains]

I don't feel comfortable telling my boss(es) yet. I'm going to wait until I start obviously showing or my anatomy scan, whichever comes first. I have to do some research to figure out what my maternity leave rights are first. That's on my to do list. The biggest issue would be figuring out clinical coverage, but having a June due date is great because they've already released the call schedule for Jan-June and they won't make a schedule for July-Dec until April at the earliest. My last call is 3 weeks before my due date, which will probably be fine.

[ArgyleEnigma]

I told my boss really early, 9 weeks or something, because she was submitting a grant and deciding whether to have the new project start in June or three months later. I was like...I have an opinion.

[Kevinmac]

I'm going to tell my principal today only because I have to leave work a couple times this week for blood testing and have two other appointments coming up. I don't want him to think I'm leaving on my planning whenever I feel like it.

[txmommy14]

Dec 1, 2015 11:55:00 GMT -5 babyzebra said:

Dec 1, 2015 11:09:28 GMT -5 GOmamab15 said:

If you work, when do you plan on telling your employer?
Is there a "normal" week to tell them?

I really really need to say something soon because it's not a boss issue for me necessarily, but a scheduling my patients issue. I hate putting myself out there to so many people though. I'm scared!!

That is tricky for you since your patients right now will start scheduling appointments when you're out!

[sandandsea]

Dec 1, 2015 11:09:28 GMT -5 GOmamab15 said:

If you work, when do you plan on telling your employer?
Is there a "normal" week to tell them?

I told everyone yesterday at work when I was 12 weeks.  We are currently planning work out for next year and I'm in an upper mgmt position so I wanted to be upfront with the team so we can plan accordingly.  And, I'm totally starting to show.

[microworm]

Last pregnancy, I told my boss around 16 weeks I think. I really wanted to wait until after performance reviews but that would have been too late. I didn't announce to other coworkers until like 22 weeks, but people were already wondering.

This time, I'm not sure. I'd like to wait until after my NT scan, which is on Dec 16. But my group is having our holiday outing the week before and there will be drinking, so either I need to make excuses or come out with it. But I would want to tell my boss before that. I'm going to try to wait until after the new year to announce to the greater department.

[babyzebra]

Dec 1, 2015 13:28:57 GMT -5 txmommy14 said:

Dec 1, 2015 11:55:00 GMT -5 babyzebra said:

I really really need to say something soon because it's not a boss issue for me necessarily, but a scheduling my patients issue. I hate putting myself out there to so many people though. I'm scared!!

That is tricky for you since your patients right now will start scheduling appointments when you're out!

I know and it makes me so nervous! Every time I overhear one of them schedule their next appointment in 6 months I feel kind of panicky! I need to say something soon though so it will minimize how many people have to be rescheduled.

[txmommy14]

Dec 1, 2015 14:53:23 GMT -5 babyzebra said:

Dec 1, 2015 13:28:57 GMT -5 txmommy14 said:

That is tricky for you since your patients right now will start scheduling appointments when you're out!

I know and it makes me so nervous! Every time I overhear one of them schedule their next appointment in 6 months I feel kind of panicky! I need to say something soon though so it will minimize how many people have to be rescheduled.

Will you have someone covering for you while you're out or are you the only one?

[babyzebra]

Dec 1, 2015 15:26:52 GMT -5 txmommy14 said:

Dec 1, 2015 14:53:23 GMT -5 babyzebra said:

I know and it makes me so nervous! Every time I overhear one of them schedule their next appointment in 6 months I feel kind of panicky! I need to say something soon though so it will minimize how many people have to be rescheduled.

Will you have someone covering for you while you're out or are you the only one?

I will have a couple people who can cover if any of my patients need emergency treatment. But, for routine visits, it won't work for someone to cover for me for lots of logistical and financial reasons. That is why I went back 4 weeks after having DS. I'm going to splurge this time though and take 6 weeks off I think.

[virginiaorjohn]

Dec 1, 2015 17:35:00 GMT -5 babyzebra said:

Dec 1, 2015 15:26:52 GMT -5 txmommy14 said:

Will you have someone covering for you while you're out or are you the only one?

I will have a couple people who can cover if any of my patients need emergency treatment. But, for routine visits, it won't work for someone to cover for me for lots of logistical and financial reasons. That is why I went back 4 weeks after having DS. I'm going to splurge this time though and take 6 weeks off I think.

Are you a dentist? My dentist is taking off like 3 weeks I think. Y'all are badasses.