Omg guise.... so I bought Henry a box of teddy grahams to go with yogurt as an afternoon snack and holy crap - I completely forgot how DELIGHTFUL these little bears can be. I might eat his whole box.
I have only been lurking because I usually bump from phone and the app has gotten awful since Apple updated their iOS. Anywho, the city and surrounding areas where I live do Trick or Treating tonight, (the 30th) and it drives me crazy! Plus they don't call it trick or treating, they call it beggars night and the kids have to tell a joke! When I first moved here someone tried to tell me that it was an Iowa thing, and I was like actually no it's not. I grew up in Eastern Iowa and we do it like that rest of the country on the 31st!
Plus, kids today get to go trick or treating like 5 times before the actual holiday. Between the zoo, and the malls, and the museums and the churches all offering alternatives for trick or treating these kids make bank! Maybe I'm just jealous about this because I love candy! Can't wait to go in the upcoming years....next year our little ones will be 8 months. Is that too soon to start trick or treating?
@rosieo52 i took DS trick or treating last year at 4 months. we didnt actually accept any candy from people; we just thought it'd be fun to go around with him and say hello to our neighbors.
Omg guise.... so I bought Henry a box of teddy grahams to go with yogurt as an afternoon snack and holy crap - I completely forgot how DELIGHTFUL these little bears can be. I might eat his whole box.
UGH! I forgot about Teddy Grahams.........*runs to car*
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Re: medicated birth vs natural. I really don't get why some women get off from telling people how they went natural and look down on those that were medicated. I got one right here at work that loves to tell me I HAVE TO go natural. F that shit, I just want the baby in my arms, safe and unharmed and am open to all options. If the circumstance calls for a C-section, I'm getting it.
Omg guise.... so I bought Henry a box of teddy grahams to go with yogurt as an afternoon snack and holy crap - I completely forgot how DELIGHTFUL these little bears can be. I might eat his whole box.
Lol I always buy several boxes because I know I'll eat some every time I give them to the girls. In college I would dip them in frosting first. Sinful!
My birth centre doesn't offer epi or C-section, but they send you 30 min away if the need arises. My friend CANNOT get over the fact I will not be giving birth somewhere that does do C sections because she needed one. She thinks its insane. The hospital has a 1% C-section send away rate. This is extremely low, her hospital has closer to 20% rate and this is one of the reasons I chose my hospital--just a personal preference. I believe that it should be available if needed (which it is, just at a different hospital) but what is the big deal of me trying without it? they can heli me in an emergency in less than 5 min. And she keeps saying yeah good luck without the epi you will regret that later...thannnkssss.
Omg guise.... so I bought Henry a box of teddy grahams to go with yogurt as an afternoon snack and holy crap - I completely forgot how DELIGHTFUL these little bears can be. I might eat his whole box.
Haha, my husband went to pick up my daughter from preschool last month and she was having Teddy Grahams as a snack. Since that day, my house has had a steady stream of TG coming into it... and then going straight into all of our mouths.
@rosieo52 My friend is from Des Moines and told us that she always had to tell a joke to get candy on Halloween... maybe it's just hyper-regional?
I'll go take a look at the hospital bill thread, but can I just ask that we try to say medicated vs. unmedicated (or something similar)? I guess I don't care that much, but honestly, I hate hearing about "natural" birth as a term, because hi, all birth is natural, duh.
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@dacora I am so sorry for your loss. When my little sister's hamster had to be put to sleep because if a tumor my entire family was a mess. Big hugs to you.
Had swimming lessons this morning and Ella was back to her usual happy self. She swam ALL BY HERSELF from my arms to the wall like six times in a row!! No tears, no meltdowns. Phew! I am so relieved.
Then off we went to a Halloween party with our toddler play group. Ella had a blast. I was exhausted. Looked like I wasn't the only one because on the way home this happened...
Just read that ridic hospital bill thread and.... some of you have insurance that covers 100% pre-natal and delivery charges?!?! Fuck that shit man! My max out of pocket for the year is $2500!!
Fuck why am I not having this kid in Canada?! Grrrrrrr....
So DBF & I just sat down to eat dinner & it was so gross! We both spat it out, laughed, looked at each other and said "pizza?" Which is now on its way.
Just read that ridic hospital bill thread and.... some of you have insurance that covers 100% pre-natal and delivery charges?!?! Fuck that shit man! My max out of pocket for the year is $2500!!
Fuck why am I not having this kid in Canada?! Grrrrrrr....
Yeah but the crappy thing about Canada is you don't get to choose a doctor. At my office there is a lottery of everyone who doesn't have family doctors and you might get chosen when a new doctor starts depending if your name is drawn. Otherwise you have to go to a mat clinic (which I do) and see a different doctor every time (only 5 diff doctors and I like them all) or go to walk in. Shitty.
I am guessing our doctors don't get paid as much and that's why we have such a shortage!
Just read that ridic hospital bill thread and.... some of you have insurance that covers 100% pre-natal and delivery charges?!?! Fuck that shit man! My max out of pocket for the year is $2500!!
Fuck why am I not having this kid in Canada?! Grrrrrrr....
Yeah but the crappy thing about Canada is you don't get to choose a doctor. At my office there is a lottery of everyone who doesn't have family doctors and you might get chosen when a new doctor starts depending if your name is drawn. Otherwise you have to go to a mat clinic (which I do) and see a different doctor every time (only 5 diff doctors and I like them all) or go to walk in. Shitty.
I am guessing our doctors don't get paid as much and that's why we have such a shortage!
I think that's the case. Hospitals, doctors, etc. are BIG business here. I will say, it is nice to have a private room, a great OB practice with midwives, etc. I wouldn't know what to do if I had to have baby #2 in Canada. I honestly don't even know how it really works!
The experiences I had in ERs growing up though, make me want to stay away from Canadian hospitals if I can help it. :-<
@lizzybean I'm in the good ol' US of A and have 100% coverage thanks to DH's awesome insurance. Although, I found out if I was still on my parents' plan it would've been the same way.
@foxslaw DH and I have done that before where we tried a new recipe and it was disgusting. We both chewed, looked at each other, and I said "pizza?" and he said "already dialing" gotta love when you're on the same page like that
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@lizzybean - yeah DH works for the federal government so that's like the ONE perk, good insurance.
He actually took a pay cut rather than working in industry to work for the government for things like job stability and good insurance benefits - so yeah all maternity related expenses (pre/post natal, labor & delivery) all covered 100%.
I thought that our max OOP of $2500 was pretty good... I didn't even know there was insurance here that covered 100%. With Ella our max OOP was $2000. I am super jealous!
Just read that ridic hospital bill thread and.... some of you have insurance that covers 100% pre-natal and delivery charges?!?! Fuck that shit man! My max out of pocket for the year is $2500!!
Fuck why am I not having this kid in Canada?! Grrrrrrr....
I'm not in Canadia but we just pay a bunch for our PPO, which happens to cover pre-natal and delivery (plus aftercare) 100%. I'm sure we won't be able to afford this insurance forever if we keep adding kids to the policy, but it's great for now.
Our policy costs us only DH's paycheck premium (about $1200yr) and copays $15/$30 for reg/specialist. However standard care visits... routine doc checkups, all prenatal visits-hospital-postnatal... all covered within network, no out of pocket expense at all. No deductibles, no coinsurance. I think our insurance is awesome. Even most of our IVF treatments were covered. Just elective extra procedures/testing we had to pay out of pocket for.
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It is good @lizzybean. I think our max OOP for EVERYTHING else is $7000... but usually the coverage and what it entails is enough we don't ever come near that number (thank goodness). This year we're currently at like $680 OOP for the year. For some reason the maternity benefits are stellar - the rest of the insurance is just OK.
It is good @lizzybean. I think our max OOP for EVERYTHING else is $7000... but usually the coverage and what it entails is enough we don't ever come near that number (thank goodness). This year we're currently at like $680 OOP for the year. For some reason the maternity benefits are stellar - the rest of the insurance is just OK.
Oooh ok interesting. As far as I know, our max OOP is for everything. I didn't realize certain costs could be set aside from that max OOP. It is nice that they specify baby costs as covered 100%.
Hi ladies! My BUMP was a bitch today. I couldn't sign on from my phone, then I couldn't love tit, then I couldn't comment, then I couldn't see my notifications, etc. etc. etc.
Hugs to you all! Off to nap before DH gets home. The shower is ON for Saturday and the family is doing quite well. Thanks for all of your advice!
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Twins? You mean two babies? WOW!
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@lizzybean we owed something like $4500 (after insurance paid $6300) and are still paying off Noah's hospital bills from 2 years ago. I'm so over working full time with no health benefits to show for it (we have to pay for our own, DH is an hourly worker).
Someday!! Maybe we'll have bangin insurance for #3...
@lizzybean we owed something like $4500 (after insurance paid $6300) and are still paying off Noah's hospital bills from 2 years ago. I'm so over working full time with no health benefits to show for it (we have to pay for our own, DH is an hourly worker).
Someday!! Maybe we'll have bangin insurance for #3...
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Holy shit! YOU should go to Canada to have your babies. That really sucks Mary.
Just read that ridic hospital bill thread and.... some of you have insurance that covers 100% pre-natal and delivery charges?!?! Fuck that shit man! My max out of pocket for the year is $2500!!
Fuck why am I not having this kid in Canada?! Grrrrrrr....
I'm not in Canadia but we just pay a bunch for our PPO, which happens to cover pre-natal and delivery (plus aftercare) 100%. I'm sure we won't be able to afford this insurance forever if we keep adding kids to the policy, but it's great for now.
Our policy costs us only DH's paycheck premium (about $1200yr) and copays $15/$30 for reg/specialist. However standard care visits... routine doc checkups, all prenatal visits-hospital-postnatal... all covered within network, no out of pocket expense at all. No deductibles, no coinsurance. I think our insurance is awesome. Even most of our IVF treatments were covered. Just elective extra procedures/testing we had to pay out of pocket for.
My husband insurance only covered 2,000 for anything coded IF and we are in a Mandated State. (damn loop holes!!) I am so grateful I got into the IVF study. I still have a small bill, because after my positive beta the care I received was not study related, but at least I don't have a 20,000 + bill.
My insurance is much better for pregnancy then IF at least as long as I stay in network.
TTC since May/June 2012
Sept 2013 testing:
SA #1 Low motility (17%)
SA #2 Lower sperm count, but much higher motility
CD 3 Bloodwork and ultrasound - Normal
HSG - Clear tubes
Oct/Nov 2013 Cycle 1 with RE
50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI
BFN
Nov/Dec 2013 Cycle 2 with RE
50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI
BFN
Jan/Feb 2014 Cycle 3 with RE
50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI
BFN
2/20/14 Follow up consult RE recommends IVF with ICSI
3/10/14 New patient consult with RMA NJ
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I was going to give jennypolkadots the first vote for catfish but I think she's more of a troll than a catfish. Am I naive that I really don't think we have a true catfish? I mean I'm sure plenty of people are lying about some things to a certain degree, not anyone in particular but just because that's human nature. I really can't think of anyone that really fits my idea of a catfish. Well, there is one but she doesn't even go here, I think she belongs to J15?
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Yesterday, one of the gals from my old June12 board, who is now in a different FB group since we split into two, was found out to be using a fake u/s pic and positive pregnancy test to (apparently) fake a twin pregnancy. What the what?!? Crazy people are everywhere, unfortunately.
@lizzybean we owed something like $4500 (after insurance paid $6300) and are still paying off Noah's hospital bills from 2 years ago. I'm so over working full time with no health benefits to show for it (we have to pay for our own, DH is an hourly worker).
Someday!! Maybe we'll have bangin insurance for #3...
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Holy shit! YOU should go to Canada to have your babies. That really sucks Mary.
It really does suck. The only nice thing is they don't charge interest, so we only pay $45 a month and will probably keep doing that for the rest of our lives...
@lizzybean we owed something like $4500 (after insurance paid $6300) and are still paying off Noah's hospital bills from 2 years ago. I'm so over working full time with no health benefits to show for it (we have to pay for our own, DH is an hourly worker).
Someday!! Maybe we'll have bangin insurance for #3...
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Holy shit! YOU should go to Canada to have your babies. That really sucks Mary.
It really does suck. The only nice thing is they don't charge interest, so we only pay $45 a month and will probably keep doing that for the rest of our lives...
Chipping away with no interest in good! At least it all goes to the principle!
Omg DDs were down by 5:30 (another napless day)! Now I'm not sure what to do with myself...enjoy some hot caramel cocoa with some pumpkin spice cookies is definitely one activity I'm about to go do.
Omg DDs were down by 5:30 (another napless day)! Now I'm not sure what to do with myself...enjoy some hot caramel cocoa with some pumpkin spice cookies is definitely one activity I'm about to go do.
I am eating a pear and packing up the living room. Sorting through what to put in storage vs. What to bring back home is so daunting. Also, when emery is kicking I can see my belly bounce. That's gonna freak DH out when he's home
Our RainbowBaby H arrived at 37 weeks on 12/20/16!
Baby E arrived at 37 weeks on 01/31/15!
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*TW* TWIN LOSS 7.2.15 BFP 9.7.15 CP BFP 12.31.15 MC 2.28.16 BFP 10.14.17 CP BFP 3.10.18 D&C 4.13.18
I am eating a pear and packing up the living room. Sorting through what to put in storage vs. What to bring back home is so daunting. Also, when emery is kicking I can see my belly bounce. That's gonna freak DH out when he's home
Glad you're feeling much better than this morning! Speaking of pears, have you ever had Asian pears? They're an apple pear hybrid and are awesome!!! DDs prefer them over pears or apples. It seems silly to me that I only just discovered them a few months ago, but I'm sure glad I did!
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Plus, kids today get to go trick or treating like 5 times before the actual holiday. Between the zoo, and the malls, and the museums and the churches all offering alternatives for trick or treating these kids make bank! Maybe I'm just jealous about this because I love candy! Can't wait to go in the upcoming years....next year our little ones will be 8 months. Is that too soon to start trick or treating?
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TWIN LOSS 7.2.15
BFP 9.7.15 CP
BFP 12.31.15 MC 2.28.16
BFP 10.14.17 CP
BFP 3.10.18 D&C 4.13.18
Exhausted and SO HUNGRY!!!
@rosieo52 My friend is from Des Moines and told us that she always had to tell a joke to get candy on Halloween... maybe it's just hyper-regional?
I'll go take a look at the hospital bill thread, but can I just ask that we try to say medicated vs. unmedicated (or something similar)? I guess I don't care that much, but honestly, I hate hearing about "natural" birth as a term, because hi, all birth is natural, duh.
So DBF & I just sat down to eat dinner & it was so gross! We both spat it out, laughed, looked at each other and said "pizza?" Which is now on its way.
Yeah but the crappy thing about Canada is you don't get to choose a doctor. At my office there is a lottery of everyone who doesn't have family doctors and you might get chosen when a new doctor starts depending if your name is drawn. Otherwise you have to go to a mat clinic (which I do) and see a different doctor every time (only 5 diff doctors and I like them all) or go to walk in. Shitty.
I am guessing our doctors don't get paid as much and that's why we have such a shortage!
@foxslaw DH and I have done that before where we tried a new recipe and it was disgusting. We both chewed, looked at each other, and I said "pizza?" and he said "already dialing"
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TWIN LOSS 7.2.15
BFP 9.7.15 CP
BFP 12.31.15 MC 2.28.16
BFP 10.14.17 CP
BFP 3.10.18 D&C 4.13.18
Waited a long time, tried a lot of stuff, science made me a mom.
*TW*
TWIN LOSS 7.2.15
BFP 9.7.15 CP
BFP 12.31.15 MC 2.28.16
BFP 10.14.17 CP
BFP 3.10.18 D&C 4.13.18
Someday!! Maybe we'll have bangin insurance for #3...
NO MORE HEARTBURN!
My husband insurance only covered 2,000 for anything coded IF and we are in a Mandated State. (damn loop holes!!) I am so grateful I got into the IVF study. I still have a small bill, because after my positive beta the care I received was not study related, but at least I don't have a 20,000 + bill.
My insurance is much better for pregnancy then IF at least as long as I stay in network.
It really does suck. The only nice thing is they don't charge interest, so we only pay $45 a month and will probably keep doing that for the rest of our lives...
NO MORE HEARTBURN!
I am eating a pear and packing up the living room. Sorting through what to put in storage vs. What to bring back home is so daunting. Also, when emery is kicking I can see my belly bounce. That's gonna freak DH out when he's home
*TW*
TWIN LOSS 7.2.15
BFP 9.7.15 CP
BFP 12.31.15 MC 2.28.16
BFP 10.14.17 CP
BFP 3.10.18 D&C 4.13.18
NO MORE HEARTBURN!
BFP #2 11/6/13 - EDD 7/14/14 - blighted ovum discovered @ 7w - natural m/c @ 10w3d
BFP #3 5/25/14 - EDD 2/1/15 - Hoping this is our 2nd little owl
A/S findings: Baby is a girl! EIF found on heart
but maternit21 came back neg for chromosome disorders!!