Washington Babies — The Bump

Swedish Issaquah MFM

knottie436a8763db5f9b6e — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:04:42 +0000

I’ve been going to the MFM at Swedish Issaquah, but I’m concerned because the doctor never shows up only the RN. All of my appointments are scheduled as though I’ll be seeing the doctor, but instead the RN comes in, spends less than 5 minutes, says “everything looks fine,” asks if I have questions, and rushes out.

We haven’t had any real conversations about delivery planning, and nothing has been discussed about my baby being breech. I’m starting to feel uneasy about the level of care and communication.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with Swedish Issaquah’s MFM team? How were your appointments handled?

Placenta Donation?

knottiec4f98fa199f8a428 — Thu, 01 May 2025 02:50:11 +0000

Hello all-
My due date is May 15th- my husband and I are wanting to donate the placenta- does anyone know how to go about this?

Anyone expecting twins?

edcard — Fri, 17 May 2019 04:39:26 +0000

Any moms in the Wedgwood, ravena, maple leaf area having twins and looking to connect/share experiences?

This is my first pregnancy, expecting twins in November, would love to connect with other moms to be in the area.

UW Medicine Experiences?

Jenniferanderson47 — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 16:33:51 +0000

Hey there- I’m looking to find an OB at UW. Does anyone have any suggestions or experiences they could share about specific doctors or the UW system in general? Thanks!

Pregnancy/being a parent

andshe89 — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 23:25:24 +0000

Good afternoon everyone!

My name is Andrea and I am 30 years old. My husband and I will start trying in September and I had a couple question that I know that moms will be able to answer. So that everyone understands my position, I will explain my story first. I grew up in a household where my mom, who was always very honest despite loving us a lot, told me how hard is to have kids and how I should never have them if I want a calm life. I always saw pregnancy/having kids as something that stops you in life and that only will bring you headaches. I love kids (in fact, I work with them at a school!) but I am terrified of having my own.
With that said, I want to address my questions to moms who might help me understand and be less scared.

1. When pregnant (the first 3 months) does it stop you from doing your daily life? (work to be more specific).
2. How does your body feel? Does your belly become heavy to the point of not being able to do your normal routine?
3. How much does it cost to give birth?
4. Is there financial help regarding daycare?
I am sure I will have more questions but for now, all these are the ones that bothers my mind the most.

Thank you!

Anyone with 2018 due dates out there??

jkhall2010 — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 21:19:07 +0000

Hello hello!!

My due date is April 9th 2018 and I'm a First Time Mom!! I don't have any mom friends as I'm the first of all my friends and family to have a baby. Looking to make some new mom friends in the Seattle Area!! Anyone out there?

Rain in Bremerton

Shima42 — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:50:50 +0000

It's coming down pretty hard right now, and it reminds me of Seattle. I just moved here, and it would be nice to have a Bremerton thread for meet-ups, local deal announcements, pediatrician recommendations... so introduce yourself, if you live in Bremerton!

Baby's First Christmas?

momofsquish — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 17:40:51 +0000

Our families are already starting to ask what they can get our little one for Christmas. He's only 2 months old now and will be almost 4 months around Christmas. What are some good gift ideas to tell people so I don't wind up with a bunch of clothes he won't wear? My husband and I like experiences more than physical gifts but I feel like even a zoo membership at this age might not be appropriate. Thoughts?

Feb 2018 Babies!

asly02 — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 06:18:58 +0000

For all due dates in this month

Doula Recommendations

enka206 — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 03:58:26 +0000

Hi, does anyone have any doula recommendations in the Tacoma area? I'm a FTM due on March 1st

Looking for a new doctor

murraydog2008 — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:20:38 +0000

Hi all - I am looking for a recommendation on a new OB in the greater Seattle area. I have been seeing a doctor through Swedish and have gone through all the fertility testing and still have been unable to get pregnant after a year of trying. I am 37 and my DH is 34. We would like to find a doc who would be willing to prescribe Chlomid for us without having to go through Seattle Reproductive Medicine because our insurance does not cover it. Have you had an experience where your regular OB was willing to prescribe? It seems like all the docs at Swedish just push you over to SRM and that is not an option for us. Friends in other states have had it prescribed by their normal OB so I don't understand why the practice in Washington is so different. Can you help?

Any other mommies in the Des Moines/ Federal Way area?

islandcrystal79 — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 03:01:03 +0000

Aloha ladies! I was hoping to find some other mommies or mommies-to-be in the Kent/ Des Moines/ Federal Way (South King County) area. I am due late July and would love to meet other women whom I can relate with! =^•^=

Newborn Photographer Recommendations?

enka206 — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 04:02:51 +0000

Baby is due March 1st, looking for newborn Photographer ? Tacoma area

Snohomish County Moms?

rmj28 — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 03:12:03 +0000

Fingers crossed for a first, I'm 7w3d in SnoCo but work in Bellevue.. just looking to create a support system. :)

Are you pregnant and taking the bus in Downtown Seattle?

malinoismom — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:38:36 +0000

Are you pregnant and taking the bus in Downtown Seattle? How do you deal with the smog and smokers at the bus stop? I try to stay at least 20 feet away from the smokers while waiting for my bus, but I can still smell it. I can't help but worry if it's hurting my baby. It is so hard when a smoker sits beside me, I have to switch seats. Right now it's easy for me to move around the bus, but when I'm further along, I have no idea what I'm going to do. I thinking, "should I get a SARS mask?" Recently I got onto a brand new bus, and the "new bus smell" (plastic) was so strong, I had to switch seats. If I get on that new bus again, I'm getting right off and waiting for the next one. Any tips?

Any one active?

mrslampert — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 17:53:26 +0000

We found out last we that I'm expecting in May 2016...anyone else in the area on here expecting next year?

Childcare for Twins + Toddler in Seattle

AngieMarieB — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:59:45 +0000

Hi Mamas!

I have a 19 month old daughter and just found out we are expecting TWINS in February! Two babies changes the game on a lot of things, one of them being childcare options. I am looking for any feedback on what other pay for care of multiples!

Here is our current situation:

We have a nanny for our daughter for $18 per hour, which equates to $720 per week for 40 hours. That translates about $38,000 per year! Our previous nanny charged $15 per hour, but I had her for 45 hours and paid her time and a half for the five "overtime" hours so it was still about $700 per week. My husband thinks that we are overpaying, but minimum wage in Seattle is $15 and I could not find anyone for less!! When I research online it looks like nanny care for three kids would be somewhere around $23 per hour, or $920 per week and $47,000 per year.

Daycare does not look any better, with infant daycare care in Seattle (we live in Greenlake and I work on Queen Anne) coming in at $2,100 to $2,400 per month and care for a two year old coming in at $1,700 to $2,000 per month. That puts the low end for all three at $5,900 per month or $70,000 per year.

Is this what other families are paying?

Thank you!!

Wallingford/Fremont/Ballard/Greenlake area moms due end of this year?

nhmd — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:58:49 +0000

Hello moms -

I'm due with baby #2 around 12/01/15 and live in Wallingford. Anyone else in the general area/neighborhood and also pregnant? Would love to meet others in the same boat. :-)

- Han

Looking for a Nanny Share - Newcastle

1stTimeMommy01 — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 06:25:48 +0000

We are expecting a little girl in June 2016 and anticipate needing a nanny share in September. We already have a fantastic nanny that has been with our family for over a year. She has done a phenomenal job with our son. However, with a new baby on the way we plan on transitioning him to FT daycare while we keep the new baby at home with our nanny and hopefully another little baby. Please let me know if you are interested.

Doula Recommendations

AmyKDuffy — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 16:51:37 +0000

Hi all! I'm due Jan 2017 and am planning on delivering at Swedish Ballard. I've been seeing an OB so far. Any of you have great doula recommendations? I'm considering a natural birth and want to learn more about the best methods for this. I've heard Bradley Method is great. I don't know much about this so any recommendations are appreciated!

Doula thoughts?

mrslampert — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 15:28:01 +0000

My husband and I are pondering using a doula. We would love to find a doula that could take some photographs of the birth, like him holding baby the first time, baby on my chest, etc.

A big factor is the cost and unsure if it's worth it. This is our first kiddo. We are delivering at Evergreen. We need to make a decision soon....I'm 36W1D.

We've interviewed a couple doulas but aren't any closer to making a decision. Does anyone have any thoughts on a doula, using a doula?

Introduction

cmj02045 — Wed, 25 May 2016 23:57:12 +0000

Hi all! FTM and transplant to the NW. My husband and I live outside the Tacoma area. We love it here and just wanting to introduce.

Daycare in Newcastle/Renton area?

Erinka — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 20:56:05 +0000

We'll be expecting in Feb 2016 and will need daycare when baby is about 5-6months in August. Not sure what to expect in terms of cost and services. I'm leaning toward large daycare facility but I'm open to a nanny share at someone else's house possibly. I would love to hear ideas & experiences from local families.

Tacoma OB?

Dcm43 — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 01:42:52 +0000

looking for an OB or CNM in the Tacoma area. Who do you recommend? Prefer a female if you know of any! Thanks in advance!

Nanny Share in Seattle

ericalee1234 — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 05:20:04 +0000

We are expecting our baby in April 2016 and are interested in a nanny share beginning in July. I am open to full or part time care!

September Babies in Washington (Kent Area)

TamAndy01 — Thu, 29 May 2014 17:23:55 +0000

Hey Ladies! Congrats to everyone! I am in the Kent area and just saw this washington state group! Anyone around the kent area and due close to septemeber? I'm a first time mom and would love to bounce ideas off of others, and get some ideas! Hope you are all doing well!

CCRM Colorado or Oregon Reproductive Medicine

ddvj79 — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 23:47:42 +0000

We just received information last week that our FET from a December has not been successful. As emotionally stressful as it is, we always knew that it could go either way; We do have to figure out next steps now so reaching out for info.

We are in the Seattle area and are currently with Pacific Northwest Fertility (Dr.Shahine) & SRM is certainly not an option for us as we need a clinic that is little more specialized and will work to our timeline (imposed due to other serious medical conditions) and is not into batching transfers and retrievals.

I will be 37 soon & my husband is on dialysis, so we will be doing IVF/ICSI with CCS/PGS testing. We also have produced higher than usual (for our age) chromosomally abnormal embryos (83.33% of aneuploid embryos). I supposedly had a great lining for the FET but still didn't work.

So, the options we were looking into are CCRM in Colorado or Oregon Reproductive Medicine in Portland or staying with PNWF in Seattle.

If you anyone here has experience with either clinics and would be willing to share, you have my gratitude. Also, any doctor recommendations within these clinics are also very appreciated.
TIA!

Nanny Pay in Snohomish?

2-Step — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 21:59:58 +0000

I have two kids and one on the way and I'm trying to figure out a reasonable hourly rate for a part time nanny over the summer. I work from home, so I will be here while the nanny is here and plan to pop out of my office to nurse the baby. My kids will be 7, 4.5 and 4 months when the nanny starts. So, two potty trained and fairly easygoing kids and one newborn. We live on acreage far from the road with a lot of safe play areas outside, so I would expect she would stay here and play all day and not be driving them anywhere. Basic tasks would be just entertainment and meal prep and maybe some light cleanup - like dishes after lunch. I was thinking $17-$20 an hour, but that is kind of a shot in the dark. The 7 year old will not always be here, as he will be doing some summer camps. What do you pay your snohomish county nanny?

Any mommies from Marysville/Arlington area

WMaxwell1 — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 22:53:03 +0000

Would love too just shoot the shit and vent about things!

FTMs on the Eastside?

nyerinseattle — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 03:50:01 +0000

Are there any FTMs on the Eastside? I'm in Kirkland, 32 and only 9 weeks along.

1st pregnancy in Sammamish

ahayleyq — Sat, 16 May 2015 14:48:42 +0000

hi all! I'd love to connect with other soon-to-be moms on the Eastside. I'm both excited and nervous and would love meeting others who are going through the same!

Nanny Share or Stay at Home Mom - Bothell/Mill Creek

sashammay — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 21:37:51 +0000

I am due in Jan and am looking for a full time shared nanny or stay at home mom to watch my baby boy starting in June.

Any Dec/Jan mommies live in Bothell/Mill Creek/Woodinville Area?

kemerson531 — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:39:58 +0000

Hi! I'm 26 and a FTM due Jan 5th, living in Bothell, and would love to start a mommy group in the area. Nothing major, maybe just a monthly meetup at a Starbucks to commiserate and give each other pointers and tips, or just vent about our latest pregnancy woes. I'd love to hear from any of you so please feel free to comment on this thread or PM me!

Hello! Intro from a Sammamish soon-to-be FTM

k8ums — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:10:40 +0000

Hello all! I wanted to introduce myself, as it is time for me to make some new "mom" friends. Another expecting friend of mine said that the bump boards were really helpful for her when she wanted to chat with people and they also helped her meet folks in real life. I'm expecting our first, so I'd love to meet others in this area as well! I posted this on the month board too. My name is Kate and this is our first. We were married in July and conceived in August while on clomid. I was surprised, since I was pregnant before with my ex and it was difficult to conceive due to endometriosis and we ended up miscarrying that pregnancy. We are now 21 weeks pregnant and due @May 25. It's a boy and our 20 week scan was all positive. I'm not working at the moment, but I wish I were, since I miss it a lot. We live in Sammamish and I am 36 yo. Look forward to chatting with everyone and meeting folks! -Kate and (in utero nickname) Moxie

Nanny Share - Bothell, Woodinville, Snohomish, Monroe, Duvall

VesperLove — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 22:57:03 +0000

I am due in December and will be going back to work in March-ish. We are looking into daycare options and are also looking into the potential of a nanny share. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of good resources in the area to utilize to find another couple to nanny share with ... or if this board is a good place to start?

Any pointers on where to begin would be greatly appreciated!

How to get from Seattle to Tacoma while in Labor?

cassiedianne — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:34:45 +0000

Hi Ladies -

I'm due March 2016. I work in Seattle but am planning to deliver in Tacoma General. DH and I were recently talking logistics of what happens when I go into labor. Who do we call to pick up our daughter, etc. The main question we haven't found an answer for yet is what if I'm at work in Seattle when I go into labor? I take the Sounder to work daily so I don't have a car here in the city. We can't call an ambulance because they'll take you to the nearest hospital.

Would you be comfortable calling an Uber if you were in labor? My husband works in Auburn so it's not realistic for him to come to Seattle, pick me up then drive back down to Tacoma. What other suggestions do you have? For some reason, nothing is sounding realistic right now.

Anyone doing PEPS?

kemerson531 — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 05:58:54 +0000

Thinking of joining a group after LO arrives, but wondering if it's worth the $150 fee? Anyone else thinking of joining, or any members have experience with PEPS? I've heard good things in general, but would like some specific feedback. Thanks!

Perfectly Outgrown Consignment Sale, October 9th-11th, 2015 at Seattle Center Pavillion

Irishsapphire — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 02:11:05 +0000

I am just letting everyone know about a children's consignment sale coming up this fall. Perfectly Outgrown Consignment Sale will be October 9th-11th, 2015 at the Seattle Center Pavillion.

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 10TH  11:00 am- 6 pmSUNDAY  OCTOBER 11TH11:00 am- 3 pm (50% OFF SALE)   RETURNING SELLER REGISTRATION OPEN JULY 1 - OCTOBER 7       NEW SELLER REGISTRATION OPEN AUGUST 1 - OCTOBER 7 1st time sellers register here

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Anybody near the Snohomish area?

jnew76 — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 23:54:37 +0000

Hi there. I am 19 weeks today wondering if anybody might be near the area. Would be cool to get to know some more people.

any military families?

MeighanY — Wed, 20 May 2015 17:15:04 +0000

I'm new here and 6 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby. My husband is active duty and with his training and class schedule will pretty much be gone the whole pregnancy and gone when I deliver. It's kinda nice to have someone to talk to who has advice or understands.