snapdragon - I effin' love you and your reassurance not to freak out over getting ready for baby. You calm FTMs nerves.
I've said it a few times but I'll say it again: We had nothing when the baby was born, and neither did anyone else in my community for their babies. And it was fine!!! I did some research and bought a car seat, a box of diapers, and some onesies, but all this stress over prep work is totally foreign to me. Yes, babies need a LOT of stuff, but all of that can easily be done gradually after baby arrives. I was desperate for excuses to get out of the house and go shopping anyway because newborns sleep SO WELL when they're out compared to when they're home. They love the noise and movement. You'll also have plenty of wee midnight hours holding the baby but being afraid to put him down yet because he's totally not REALLY asleep until you've held him for 20 more minutes, and that's great high chair research time.
ETA: NURSING PAJAMAS!!! I remember sending my mom out to buy nursing pajamas. They are something I didn't think of ahead of time and wish that I had.
Fiancé's sister asked me about baby shower yesterday... Insisting that it be from 2-6!!! I've never been to a shower scheduled that long... After I got off the phone I did more crying (idk why) about how I don't think I want to have one. Then I messaged her and told her no, 6 is too long. She made it like it's a common thing for them to be that long. Along with other things (no stupid game where you guess the size with toilet paper... As if Im not self conscious already. ) and that I don't want to be forced to play 10 games, so 3/4 at the most.
Eta: I really love his family, so no hard feelings. I just want to be able to enjoy myself and guests.
nurserachel22 - 2 hours is all it should take. I also have never been to a 4 hour long shower. That's way too long!
My dad's girlfriend keeps texting me. Almost everyday this week she's sent me a "how are you" text or a good morning text. Like WE are dating. No. Stop. I've never liked her and she's never liked me. She's mean! I asked DH for a way to politely tell her I am not interested in small talk and if she needs something from me, to call me. He said "just kill her with kindness when she asks how you are" NO then she will want to continue talking! I'm trying to AVOID that!!!
I don't trust girls that do that. I feel like they're trying to get information to use against you later on.
This happened to me way too many times so I just started answering back with a "Fine. Thank you." and not offering any more than that. I don't even ask them how they're doing because they want to keep talking like they're your best friend or something. Shut up bitch. You don't like me, I don't like you, lets not pretend to be friends.
I tried calling a day care center yesterday to set up an appointment to come tour and nobody answered the phone. I left a message stating what I was wanting and to give me a call back. This was at 1pm yesterday. I still haven't heard back yet. Should I be worried that they haven't called me back yet? Or that nobody answered the phone? If they will be taking care of my child, I hope they would call me back sooner.
Edited to clarify: Should I be worried about them taking care of my child and responding to me in a timely manner if they have my child? My DH has a family friend who is the assistant director there, so I want to give them a chance especially since she's messaged my DH about it.
I tried calling a day care center yesterday to set up an appointment to come tour and nobody answered the phone. I left a message stating what I was wanting and to give me a call back. This was at 1pm yesterday. I still haven't heard back yet. Should I be worried that they haven't called me back yet? Or that nobody answered the phone? If they will be taking care of my child, I hope they would call me back sooner.
Hmmm, yeah, that's odd IMO. Especially for no one to answer the phone. What if your LO was there and you needed to tell their teacher something immediately? That would scare me. Are there other options nearby that you can also check out?
There is. We're going to tour one place on Friday and I was hoping to tour this place, as well. It's close to work and my DH has a family friend who works there. But it does seem weird that nobody answered the phone. I mean their message did state that they were busy working with the children, but I would assume they would call back when they got a minute.
Hmmm, yeah, that's odd IMO. Especially for no one to answer the phone. What if your LO was there and you needed to tell their teacher something immediately? That would scare me. Are there other options nearby that you can also check out?
There is. We're going to tour one place on Friday and I was hoping to tour this place, as well. It's close to work and my DH has a family friend who works there. But it does seem weird that nobody answered the phone. I mean their message did state that they were busy working with the children, but I would assume they would call back when they got a minute.
Maybe they have a set person who handles potential new clients? I would like to think if your child was already going there and you called and left a message, they would call you back ASAP. I wouldn't totally write them off yet, but maybe ask about that when/if you go in.
There is. We're going to tour one place on Friday and I was hoping to tour this place, as well. It's close to work and my DH has a family friend who works there. But it does seem weird that nobody answered the phone. I mean their message did state that they were busy working with the children, but I would assume they would call back when they got a minute.
I just showed up to the daycares that I toured and none of them needed an appointment beforehand so maybe just go by there on Friday as well. That's nice y'all at least know someone that works there!
I wouldn't necessarily write them off. Our DD's daycare, the main phone number goes into the office and sometimes the director is out in the rooms. But with DD there, we have the teachers in her room's cell numbers and can get a hold of them at anytime. They also respond very quickly to a parents' call to the office, she just might not be in the office at the exact time I call. I know our daycare get tons of requests for tours, so the director tries to schedule them back-to-back. And they definitely require an appointment. The doors are locked with codes and they do not like unknown people just showing up. We have to provide a list of people who have our permission to even come in the building. Just FYI as it seems different from some other people's experiences.
Speaking of day cares...We're doing in-home day care because the centers cost too much, but it's making me crazy because most places are telling me it's too early to know their schedules in August...I want to know how much daycare is going to cost us so we can prepare!!!
That's crazy! They should be able to give you a ballpark figure at least.
Speaking of day cares...We're doing in-home day care because the centers cost too much, but it's making me crazy because most places are telling me it's too early to know their schedules in August...I want to know how much daycare is going to cost us so we can prepare!!!
There are definitely pros and cons to both in-home and centers and that's entirely a personal decision. For me, this is one of the reasons that we went with a center, I couldn't handle not knowing that I had daycare on lock-down well in advance. I'm too much of a worrier.
Thanks shmee and rocksforludo for the advice. I didn't want to automatically write them off, but I wasn't sure if I should. I will wait to hear back from them.
@texasmama15 It is nice. That's the other reason I don't want to write them off.
@gfj48 Most of the in home day cares I've talked to already know their availability for July/August. In Iowa, I think they can only have 3 children under 18 months, so most know what they will have. It's weird they can't tell you cost, though. Surely it wouldn't change too much from what their parents are paying now.
There are definitely pros and cons to both in-home and centers and that's entirely a personal decision. For me, this is one of the reasons that we went with a center, I couldn't handle not knowing that I had daycare on lock-down well in advance. I'm too much of a worrier.
We don't have a spare $1,000 a month to pay for a center so they're not even an option for us.
I'm stuck in the box, but I get it. Price is by far the biggest con/obstacle to centers, at least in my opinion.
Two weird pregnancy comments this morning. Stop with the comments!!
1) The Pop-Tart Comment
Coworker lady: “Wait. Are those YOUR Pop-Tarts?”
Me: “Yep.”
Coworker lady: “But…don’t you always eat healthy?!?!”
Me: “Generally, but a Pop-Tart isn’t that all unhealthy. Everything is fine in moderation. Especially since Pop-Tarts are full of vitamins and have good fiber.”
Coworker lady: “Oh. Okkkkkaaaaaaaaayyy….”
2) The Workout Comment
Coworker guy: “I bet you gave up on the gym since you’re pregnant and all, right?”
Me: “Why would I do that? Nope. I’m still lifting!”
Coworker guy: “Still lifting? Like—heavy lifting? Is that okay by your doctor?”
Me: “Yes. Anything I did pre-pregnancy I can still do now. I just do lighter weight amounts for certain exercises. Pregnancy is not an excuse to not workout.”
Coworker guy: “Oh. Well. Have fun, and be careful!”
I would have responded the same way if you told me a Pop tart is "full of vitamins and have good fiber". Do what you do but don't try and tell me a pop tart is healthy
Like a few other PPs, I am really starting to feel the reality of this pregnancy. Especially now that baby is moving noticeably every day (and occasionally, I can see my belly twitch from kicks! It's really cool!) This is getting really scary! Exciting too--but definitely scary overwhelming at times. I'm trying to think positive thoughts lol. It does feel like there is so much to do and so little time, while simultaneously time is going so slowly as I wait to meet this kid! AAAaaa
@gfj48 that's frustrating. DD is at an in-home, but like PP said they are only allowed so many infants (I think 2?), so she knows far in advance if she'll have availability or not. But they should at least be able to give you the pricing, regardless if they'd have an opening! I hope you can get some answers from someone soon.
Thanks shmee and rocksforludo for the advice. I didn't want to automatically write them off, but I wasn't sure if I should. I will wait to hear back from them.
@texaxmama15 It is nice. That's the other reason I don't want to write them off.
@gfj48 Most of the in home day cares I've talked to already know their availability for July/August. In Iowa, I think they can only have 3 children under 18 months, so most know what they will have. It's weird they can't tell you cost, though. Surely it wouldn't change too much from what their parents are paying now.
ajm0711 And definitely go with your gut if it still feels like not a good match after the tour or if they completely drop the ball! I just would give them a bit more time to respond is all.
I don't trust girls that do that. I feel like they're trying to get information to use against you later on.
This happened to me way too many times so I just started answering back with a "Fine. Thank you." and not offering any more than that. I don't even ask them how they're doing because they want to keep talking like they're your best friend or something. Shut up bitch. You don't like me, I don't like you, lets not pretend to be friends.
Seriously! This is exactly it! I hate even telling my dad anything because I know she will hear about it and blab all over Facebook. I don't have Facebook for a reason. I don't like watching my "friends" whine all fucking day about stupid shit. Face bookers in my age group are just...no. I'm gonna go off and rant/vent for a second. If anyone wants to read, bless your heart. DH was having breathing problems awhile back and was in the doctors office in a hospital gown so I sent my dad a picture saying "we switched places!" Cause I'm always the one in the hospital. Then like two hours later my SIL took a screen shot of my dad's GF's Facebook and that picture was up and it said "hope he's in for a vasectomy!" WHAAAAAAT?! I was so fucking pissed. I thought I was going to get extremely violent. 1. My DH's penis is NOT something you need to even have in your mind the slightest. 2. Just because he is on his 3rd kid and he's 25 that doesn't mean ANY of them are mistakes/regrets/your business. 3. FUCK YOU BITCH.
Whoa! That was completely uncalled for! I hope you said something to her about that because that is so inappropriate. It sounds like someone needs to teach that lady boundaries.
alwayslastzz Holy shit I would be SOOOOOO pissed if someone posted a picture I sent them without my permission even without the incredibly inappropriate comment. I live under the rule that if you did not take the photo you do NOT put it on social media without permission
I haven't been able to stomach cereal all pregnancy but today I had the craving for honey nut cheerios. pretty sure it was a mistake and will haunt me all day.
I've had the same issue, which sucks because I love cereal! It's from the milk, I also can't drink a glass of milk without feeling sick after. I tried switching to Almond Milk and it's not as bad, so I can have my cereal and most days feel fine after
I tried calling a day care center yesterday to set up an appointment to come tour and nobody answered the phone. I left a message stating what I was wanting and to give me a call back. This was at 1pm yesterday. I still haven't heard back yet. Should I be worried that they haven't called me back yet? Or that nobody answered the phone? If they will be taking care of my child, I hope they would call me back sooner.
Edited to clarify: Should I be worried about them taking care of my child and responding to me in a timely manner if they have my child? My DH has a family friend who is the assistant director there, so I want to give them a chance especially since she's messaged my DH about it.
I might be over dramatic here, but that would seriously make me second guess them. Like they'd have to be a hell of a place r to make me forget that they can't communicate with me. My daughter's daycare never let's the phone ring more than 3 rings!! What If you were a parent worried about your child?!! I'm super over protective thought so that might be why it'd bother me so much!!
I would have responded the same way if you told me a Pop tart is "full of vitamins and have good fiber". Do what you do but don't try and tell me a pop tart is healthy
I don't trust girls that do that. I feel like they're trying to get information to use against you later on.
This happened to me way too many times so I just started answering back with a "Fine. Thank you." and not offering any more than that. I don't even ask them how they're doing because they want to keep talking like they're your best friend or something. Shut up bitch. You don't like me, I don't like you, lets not pretend to be friends.
Seriously! This is exactly it! I hate even telling my dad anything because I know she will hear about it and blab all over Facebook. I don't have Facebook for a reason. I don't like watching my "friends" whine all fucking day about stupid shit. Face bookers in my age group are just...no. I'm gonna go off and rant/vent for a second. If anyone wants to read, bless your heart. DH was having breathing problems awhile back and was in the doctors office in a hospital gown so I sent my dad a picture saying "we switched places!" Cause I'm always the one in the hospital. Then like two hours later my SIL took a screen shot of my dad's GF's Facebook and that picture was up and it said "hope he's in for a vasectomy!" WHAAAAAAT?! I was so fucking pissed. I thought I was going to get extremely violent. 1. My DH's penis is NOT something you need to even have in your mind the slightest. 2. Just because he is on his 3rd kid and he's 25 that doesn't mean ANY of them are mistakes/regrets/your business. 3. FUCK YOU BITCH.
That is so rude, unfortunately when you have several kids people love to comment on it. My children's dad is 25 and this will be his fourth. I'm not his biggest fan but I always defend him when people ask if he's "getting fixed"!! Like how is that an okay thing to say?!!? I'd tell her to mind her damn business!
My schedule this week is out of control. Everyday after work, I have 2-3 obligations: Interview Web Developers (for my freelance company), interview sitters, meet with potential clients, redo my son's room, etc. I am tired and ready for next week to get here so I can just sit on my butt and do nothing!
What makes it all better? This Pop-Tart is REALLY good!
What kind of pop tart? I love the s'mores ones, untoasted! dessert for breakfast!
My lunch just consisted of a small veggie sub, 2 bags of chips, 2 cups of soup, a little salad with cheese and nuts in it, and a sugar cookie the size of my head. I now feel comfortably full. I was still starving before I had the second cup of soup and bag of chips. I'm hoping this kid is having a growth spurt.
I just saw a commercial for a new Venus razor called the swirl or something like that. It made me think of everyone on here trying to shave their lady gardens lol. Apparently the hhead of the razor swivels to make it easier to shave!! I'm definitely going to be trying this.
Post by lgsdesigner on Feb 4, 2015 13:15:22 GMT -5
This is always a scary email to receive from your child's teacher. Just glad everyone is safe including my kids:
"Parents, I know that many of you are hearing through social media that there has been a shooting near the Municipal Pool area. The ****** City Schools were in lockdown, but that lockdown has been lifted within the past 10 minutes. I have spoken with the ****** City Police Department and they confirmed a shooting, and an ongoing investigation is happening right now. They suggested that it may have been a suicide. The preschool does have lockdown procedures and they were immediately put in place upon hearing the news. We will remain in a semi state of lockdown for the remainder of the day, which means that no one can enter the building using the code. They must push the white button which alerts the office that someone is here. Mrs. Turner and I will have to manually let them in the building. While the all clear has been given to the *SC district, we would feel better just to keep the building locked. We will unlock the doors at 2:50, so you may pick up your child. We would rather be safe than sorry. Your little ones are precious to us."
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