ILs are in town, I took yesterday off and I way over did it. I woke up in so much pain today! I'm not a huge fan of them, so kind of ready for this weekend to be over! But today we are planning to go swimming which will feel so good.
titania, I'm jealous about the nice weather, it's supposed to snow all weekend here :/
Ugh, we have problems with our pipes and they back up from time to time. Today is one of those days. I came into DH's office in the basement and thought it smelled funny. I opened the door where the soapsink is and sure enough it was filling up. Usually it happens once a year, but it happened in November. The only way to fix it is dig up our entire yard, which we are interested in doing. So I'll call the company to come snake out the pipes and be good to go until the next time
Ugh, we have problems with our pipes and they back up from time to time. Today is one of those days. I came into DH's office in the basement and thought it smelled funny. I opened the door where the soapsink is and sure enough it was filling up. Usually it happens once a year, but it happened in November. The only way to fix it is dig up our entire yard, which we are interested in doing. So I'll call the company to come snake out the pipes and be good to go until the next time
Do they find roots or something in the pipes? If so they sell this root killer stuff and you can dump 2 cans in the pipes (at your clean out) flush 2 toilets, and let it sit 12 hours. Our plumber told us to do this once or teoce a year at an old house when he found roots when snaking and it resolved all plumbing issuers for years.
Kevinmac that's the worst. Good luck! Our house is from the 1950s and we have a giant tree that's probably 60+ years old out front, every few months we have issues with plumbing. It's to the point where DH bought a heavy duty snake so he can do it himself. (We also use the root killer powder sandandsea mentions but it only buys us some time it doesn't make it stop backing up entirely--our tree must have the biggest roots.) One of the many reasons I'm grateful DH is so handy.
We had dinner and game night with family last night and my niece had her hand on my belly for most of the game, then when it was time for us to leave she kissed & hugged my big belly. So stinking cute!
Ugh, we have problems with our pipes and they back up from time to time. Today is one of those days. I came into DH's office in the basement and thought it smelled funny. I opened the door where the soapsink is and sure enough it was filling up. Usually it happens once a year, but it happened in November. The only way to fix it is dig up our entire yard, which we are interested in doing. So I'll call the company to come snake out the pipes and be good to go until the next time
Do they find roots or something in the pipes? If so they sell this root killer stuff and you can dump 2 cans in the pipes (at your clean out) flush 2 toilets, and let it sit 12 hours. Our plumber told us to do this once or teoce a year at an old house when he found roots when snaking and it resolved all plumbing issuers for years.
No roots, the trap is crooked so it will keep happening until we decide to dig up the yard. Thank goodness for my pregnancy nose today that I was able to smell it before it got really bad.
I'm exhausted! DS did not sleep well last night and then was up at 5 this morning. We had a slight change of plans and hung out just the 3 of us today. We went out to breakfast, played outside, and went to the children's museum. Luckily, we were all able to take a nap when we got back home. It's been a fun day!
I just got done with a 10 hour work day. I'm pooped. I'm recharging my batteries in my hotel and then heading to dinner with some old friends. I have tomorrow off work so I'm going to do brunch in dc and spend all day outside soaking up the sunshine. Only 3 more days till I get to go home.
Post by Flair Underwood on Apr 16, 2016 15:51:39 GMT -5
Hope everyone is enjoying today. We had safe travels home but are all pooped.
I need your opinion/advice. What would you do? I scheduled maternity/family pictures but they aren't for 2 more weeks. I am so afraid I am going to hate every single one because all the parts of my body are huge and my face is getting bigger all the time.
Would you: suck it up. Spend the money on the chance you don't hate the photos and are happy you captured this time in life.
Flair Underwood suck it up, wear long sleeves and maybe black? You're only pregnant a few times in your life... I'd say get them done. I don't think you'll regret it.
Hope everyone is enjoying today. We had safe travels home but are all pooped.
I need your opinion/advice. What would you do? I scheduled maternity/family pictures but they aren't for 2 more weeks. I am so afraid I am going to hate every single one because all the parts of my body are huge and my face is getting bigger all the time.
Would you: suck it up. Spend the money on the chance you don't hate the photos and are happy you captured this time in life.
Or
Cancel and plan to do family photos later.
If it's your immediate family and maternity pics, do it! You're pregnant and it's a celebration of this time in your life. If it's extended family pictures that will live on forever with grandparents, cousins, etc. do them later. We did extended family pics with ILs 3 weeks PP with DS and I felt like a whale and was still swollen/puffy and still hate those pictures. DS was so little too that he's basically swallowed up by MIL who was holding him. It was an off the cuff whim of MIL's and we didn't really have much choice. We don't have any in our home because I hate them, but ILs of course have it on their freakin wall. Everyone else looks great, I'm huge.
Flair Underwood that's a tough one, but I would probably have the pictures taken if you've already scheduled it. I can totally relate to the not wanting to take pictures at this point because of the way you think you look. But, I think there's more to regret if you don't have them taken than if you do and there's a couple that you think are unflattering. Plus, this will be a great opportunity for you to get adorable pictures of your DD hugging/kissing your belly. You'll love those pictures regardless of what you look like.
Hi ladies! Busy day here. We went to Build-A-Bear and she put her favorite binky in the dog she picked out with no issues. It's in the paw so you can feel it when you hold the paw. She was so excited talked all about Bink the dog so I felt great. She refused to nap. I think it's partially because my husband tried to do it a bit too early and then no binky on top of that. I went to get a mani/pedi and when I got home she was still up. So we had a nice afternoon at the park and on the carousel and hopefully we have an early successful bedtime. I'll keep you posted
Flair Underwood, I would do them. The way I look at it is that even if you hate them immediately, you'll definitely look back someday and will be glad you have them. I know you've had some terrible comments thrown your way by assholes, but I think you look absolutely wonderful and will be glad that you got them done.
On that note, we got family/maternity pictures done today! DS was mostly cooperative and we ended up going out to lunch after and to Coldstone. We also stopped by Build-a-Bear but didn't end up getting anything today. He had so much fun just looking at everything though, so we laughed that he got the experience without us spending a dime. We're not totally evil though - he already has a bear from there that he adores.
Hope everyone is enjoying today. We had safe travels home but are all pooped.
I need your opinion/advice. What would you do? I scheduled maternity/family pictures but they aren't for 2 more weeks. I am so afraid I am going to hate every single one because all the parts of my body are huge and my face is getting bigger all the time.
Would you: suck it up. Spend the money on the chance you don't hate the photos and are happy you captured this time in life.
Or
Cancel and plan to do family photos later.
I would explain your concerns to your photographer. If he/she is worth the money he/she should be able to get flattering angles and poses that you like. They should also take enough photos to choose from that you are bound to like some of them.
I'm sure that your photographer is experienced with maternity photos and had heard these concerns.
My husband put on Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves last night and insisted that it was bad, but at least entertaining. I feel like he owes me two hours of something fun in return.
Post by packerfan4life on Apr 16, 2016 20:31:47 GMT -5
Soo I'm starting to realize that I've been hugely procrastinating at things and I probably should be freaking out. With DD everything was so chaotic because we found out about her 4 days before she was born and I think that's put me intoa false sense that I can put everything off to the last minute.
First, I still don't have my maternity leave really set. I talked with my work president a few months ago and essentially shes said we couldn't really decide on exact details until my quarter 1 numbers were in (should be this month). So I have nothing in writing. And there doesn't seem to be any official maternity leave policy. I really need to start badgering someone about this.
Second, I decided I don't want to deliver at the hospitals my OB delivers at. One because it doesn't have a high enough level NICU and the policies are not baby or mother friendly as I'd like them to be. And the other apparently is not covered by my insurance. The children's unit is but not the main hospital/maternity. So now I have to figure out if it's enough to just keep seeing my OB and make just one visit to establish care with a practice who delivers at the hospital I'm going to and get my records transferred. Or of I should completely transfer care now (which would be inconvenient because that practice is farther away and I do like my current ob).
Someone tell me it's all going to work out fine.
Also I should probably buy this baby a car seat at some point. So far all we've bought is a few onesies. Luckily most everything else we have left over from DD.
packerfan4life, it's all going to work out fine! If you know generally when the numbers come out, maybe you could say, "My numbers are coming out on this date, can we make an appointment to talk about maternity leave on this date?" It is a big thing to check off the list, I can see why you want to get it squared away, but it sounds like it won't be an overly productive conversation until your numbers are in. As for the OB, what a pain that you have to switch! Personally I'd talk to my doctor and ask what he/she recommends. If they don't advise one way or another, I'd probably want to switch sooner rather than later to have plenty of time to discuss policies, birth plans, get a sense of whether the doctor has strong feelings about things like pain management, c-sections, etc. You don't want to find out at the last minute that you have any kind of serious issue with their care.
packerfan4life, it's all going to work out fine! If you know generally when the numbers come out, maybe you could say, "My numbers are coming out on this date, can we make an appointment to talk about maternity leave on this date?" It is a big thing to check off the list, I can see why you want to get it squared away, but it sounds like it won't be an overly productive conversation until your numbers are in. As for the OB, what a pain that you have to switch! Personally I'd talk to my doctor and ask what he/she recommends. If they don't advise one way or another, I'd probably want to switch sooner rather than later to have plenty of time to discuss policies, birth plans, get a sense of whether the doctor has strong feelings about things like pain management, c-sections, etc. You don't want to find out at the last minute that you have any kind of serious issue with their care.
I did mention it to my ob and he made it sound like I can just have a single appointment with a provider/clinic who delivers at the hospital I want to go to. Which I thought was fine but I've mentioned it to a couple people who seem to think I'm insane for doing this. Which has me questioning that plan. So now I'm wondering if I should totally transfer care. What would J16 do?
Have you talked to the person who would be your new provider? I'd want to know if they felt like they could work out the nitty gritty of delivery in one appointment. I'm a FTM so I have no idea if you could sit down with a list of questions to answer and cover what you need to or if they'd want more time/information. I can see why some people might want to develop more of a relationship before delivery, but if you are comfortable and the new doctor is comfortable, I don't think it's insane at all.
packerfan4life, another question is how much is it going to cost say you do have to have a c section? I would definitely be looking at that. I wouldn't be switching if it wasn't a life threatening possibility. But, that is just me. On the provider side, I would want to establish now. I don't think I would be comfortable with one visit.
There were bedtime tears....but I was expecting worse. She threw the dog out of the bed in anger because he had her binky. Hahaha planned backfired but at least I will always have it as a memory right?! Maybe she will come around to it in a few days. We aren't cry it out people because she always had a stronger will than us but we let her cry for like 10 minutes and then I laid with her for 5 and she was asleep. She's not one to sleep through the night most nights so I'm dreading how this goes.
packerfan4life - I don't think it is that crazy to only meet the doctor once. I mean in my practice I have a doctor but there is a 1 in 4 chance my doctor will actually deliver. With DD a doctor delivered that I met once. It all worked out fine. A new doctor had even started a month before my delivery and it could have been her. I would consider moving care sooner but if it makes things super stressful then I wouldn't worry about it too much.
packerfan4life it'll all be okay! You're already know this 1st hand, but you *can* get everything together in just a couple days.
I have no real advice as a FTM but I can say that I would be ok with delivering after just an appointment or two and staying with the OB you already like until delivery, so long as you're confident that all your records will be at the new hospital.
I hope you can talk maternity leave at work soon. Do you have an HR dept? Have any other parents gone on leave at your work that you could talk to?
AFM, I have a car seat but not a car, so, there's that. Well, I have a 2 door coupe and I'm starting to feel crazy for thinking it'll work for a while. I've been researching cars that have the highest safety ratings and are good for rear facing center car seats and I'm convinced nothing is on the market that's up to my standards. And if & when I find something I doubt it'll be affordable.
packerfan4life I agree with vivela's plan about how to handle your work situation. As for the OB, I would try to switch now. I think you'd be fine with just 1 or 2 visits with the new OB, but there is always the chance of you delivering early or having any kind of hiccups in the transfer process that delay things. FWIW I met the OB who delivered DS on the day he was born and that was fine. However, potentially being in a position that could cost me thousands of dollars would make me want to switch now.
You will get this all figured out and it will be totally fine!
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