Twatwaffle Tuesday

LF93

Lets hear 'em ladies!

LF93

I had a doctors appointment this morning and was seen by a doctor I've never met before, which was fine. We start with the usual blood pressure, urine check etc. when she brings up breastfeeding. I tell her that I wasn't planning on breastfeeding for different reasons but mainly that it was not something I was comfortable with. Cue all the "facts" from this doctor- when I say facts I mean she tells me all the issues my son will have later on in life because I'm going to formula feed him. It's not even like she said "Oh bottle feeding is linked to increases in X,Y and Z" it was literally "Your baby will more than likely develop asthma and eczema because you aren't giving him what is normal" WTF? All this while she's googling (because Dr.Google clearly knows better than this woman) why my heart rate is extremely high but my blood pressure is normal. Maybe my heart was beating fast because I was getting more annoyed with you. Twatwaffle!!!

DachshundMomma

My TW is my neighbor(s) who set off fireworks and mortars until after midnight last night. Yes, let's celebrate our independence by keeping the whole neighborhood up. My dog really liked it when they exploded above our apartment. 

I apologize to everyone I come into contact with today. 37 weeks pregnant running on 4 hours of sleep, if that.

LadyFleck

This carpal tunnel. It is unbearable! There is no relief and now my left hand is just as bad. At what point does actual real pain and the inability to do every day tasks like prepare meal for my family trump growing this fucking baby? I'm 40w4d. Get this fucking kid out and give me some relief!!!

rnyland1

@LF93 ummm no. I was formula fed as an infant and never had asthma or eczema. My son was breastfed for 5 months and has a horrible milk allergy which causes him severe eczema outbreaks.....  Also he was sick A LOT, even while on breastmilk. You should FF is that's what YOU WANT

AliKay20

Lurking from August: @LF93 she sounds like a noob doctor (seriously? Google?) Don't let her words get to you & do whatever works for you & baby. 

Weville

@LF93 I was ff and have eczema, my brother was bf and has a ton of allergies.blaming one or the other is silly

kellz14

@LF93 I was breastfed and had both eczema and mild asthma. Just sayin.

Weville

It's my due date, there's no sign of labour and a heat wave hits the city today. Is it time for a nap yet?

AshGee18

I'm 40 weeks today also. Toronto has extreme heat warning. I'm staying in bed in think lol

adough27

Being wide awake at night and sleepy during the day.

LF93

Thanks for the words ladies It was so annoying her trying to force something on me when clearly I had no interest in what she had to say. I'm less than three weeks to my due date, I know what I want at this stage. Its safe to say I'll be going out of my way to see my normal doc next time! Plus, asthma and dry skin (psoriasis) run in both sides of the family so her logic was just stupid.

coffeeandcupcakes

My brother in law who decided to boycott visiting the baby in the hospital because we are only allowing immediate family members (so his 20 year old girlfriend is not allowed to come).  Really doesn't bother me, it's once less person I have to deal with! However DH is understandably hurt by his brother and it makes me feel bad.

MamaBish

@LF93
that dr sucks. And to be googling is ridiculous. Can you switch doctors?

LF93

@MamaBish I think she's only filling in for another doctor for the week, thankfully. I'm guessing they only had her see me because they were busy but still, considering the issue wasn't something that concerned my normal doctor, I don't understand why it bothered her. Plus my own doctor was directly across the hall if she was that worried! 

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@LF93 unbelievable! Sorry you had to deal with that.

My giant appetite is a TW now. I thought it was bad when I was pregnant, but now that I'm BFing, I feel like I am constantly hungrier than I've ever been. And of course being as busy as we are with E, we haven't gotten a chance to go grocery shopping. This all makes me cranky, and I feel bad for DH when he's dealing with me and a crying baby. So I guess I'm a TW, too.

mamafox14

@schaze yes! I am so hungry all the time! Luckily my husband is a literal fucking saint and is constantly bringing me snacks. 

I'm probably the twat today, my husband is on hold with my insurance trying to get Milo added and has been for like an hour. I was supposed to call today but I was tired so he did it for me and now I'm lying here bumping and I can hear he's still on hold but I still don't want to get up...

randypluskate

@schaze Are there grocery delivery services in your area? Instacart has been a lifesaver a few times this pregnancy and I suspect I'll use it more than I should PP. It's not something we can afford all the time but the $5.99 delivery fee is so worth it once in a while!

agradi

Pretty much everyone and everything is my twat today... Myself, DH, my family, the fact that it's almost 90* at 10 am, blah blah blah. I'm just done with today and it hasn't even started. 

elldel

I'm hot, tired (but can't sleep), uncomfortable, whiney and just generally over being pregnant. My husband has never looked more relieved than he did when he headed out to run some errands this morning. I suspect I'm the TW.

PootsDragon

Comments to my face asking me if I'm still here. Nope, figment of your imagination. Not here. You're insane. You should probably get help...

coffeeandcupcakes

@PootsDragon I don't understand these either!!!  Everyday at work "Have you had that baby yet?" Uh yes, had him last night, back at work today still huge, left my newborn to come be with my super smart coworkers....

Kellyj103

The TW is anyone who is asking if the baby is here yet. I'm not due for another 2 weeks or so but everyone's asking. Also, most babies in our families are born 2/3 weeks early so everyone expects this one to be the same. Well sorry I'm not keeping up with family tradition! I don't think it's happening anytime soon. That along with the fact baby is measuring big stresses me out. I'm shutting off my phone. 

Also, I love love love my husband but even he's stressing me out! His favorite comedian, Louie CK is performing at his work on Saturday so he keeps saying he hopes baby comes after Saturday. What makes me mad is we've seen Louie a million times and he doesn't need to go again! This baby will come whenever he feels like it and if it's Saturday at 7 pm, so be it. 

AshGee18

Currently sitting in bed with some jellybeans and juice pretending I'm OK with this ...

allthingscozy

@PootsDragon next person that asks you that needs a slap to the face and you deserve a big drink at the end of today!! 

HoneyBear40

I haven't even reached my due date yet and I'm already sick of everyone asking when I think baby will come or commenting on how I'm still at work/no baby yet. Kudos to you ladies that are super close to your due date or still cooking that LO! How you've managed to not smack someone is beyond me - it was the first thing I wanted to do this morning and I told the person that!

Weville

@PootsDragon I've started telling people either I had the baby three weeks ago and am hiding him or that I have been envying the gestational period of an elephant so I'm holding the baby hostage. Then I stop talking to them. I hate people 

AshGee18

Definitely over everyone asking if I've had the baby or if I think I'm close.
1. If I had it already I'm sure you'd know
2. How the eff do I know if im close.  I'm 40 weeks I could go in the next couple hours or in a week or more. How the shit do I know if im close?
3. LAY OFF ME!!!! 

Weville

@AshGee18 I didn't realize there were any other Toronto moms!  I had to go downtown for the doc today and Yonge station felt like rubbing myself in someone's armpit

megstervt

My body is a TW.  I've been feeling really sick the last couple days, headache dizzy nausea, etc.  My BP was elevated this morning at my appointment so I was sent to L+D right away with a concern of pre-eclampsia.  Got to the hospital and BP is picture perfect but I still feel like shit.  My labs are all great too.  So they have no idea what's actually wrong and I just feel sick.  I'm seriously just hoping I'm going to go into labor at this point because I cannot feel this sick for the next 3 weeks.  

Weville

@megstervt I hope you feel better!  I had no idea just how uncomfortable I could be 

Kellyj103

@megstervt that sounds awful but I'm so glad your labs came back great. Take it easy and get some rest. I'm right there with you about going to labor early. Trying to keep my mind off of it for now. 

megstervt

Thanks guys.  The weird part is I don't actually feel that bad pregnancy wise.  I'm not really sore or in pain, I just feel sick.  I kept telling the doctor today I feel like I just got home from a night of binge drinking without the fun night.  Sluggish, heavy, dizzy, etc.  I would take my sore hips and sciatica back over this crap!  

twinpeaksmama

@megstervt, I'm glad to hear that your labs came back ok. Hopefully you will start feeling better soon!

My OB is the TW today. I went in for my weekly check up. I will be 37 weeks tomorrow and I had been having some painful contractions since early this morning. She goes to do a cervical check and I swear she was digging for gold. I had one last week that didn't hurt at all, so I'm not sure what changed because she said I still hadn't progressed at all. She then tells me that she tried to do a membrane sweep, but she couldn't get her finger in there. I'm a little pissed because I'm already scheduled to be induced next Wednesday, which I'm not thrilled about, but it's medically necessary. I can't understand why she would try to bring labor on another week sooner.

coffeeandcupcakes

@mbondi0 that's awful! I'm sorry that happened.  I can't imagine why a doctor would do a procedure (no matter if they think it is a big deal or not) without informing their patient/asking if it's okay.

LF93

@Mbondi0 Do they not need your permission to do a membrane sweep? That seems crazy to me. There was absolutely no need for that if you're already booked to be induced. I'd be pissed too, if baby is doing well at the minute why try do a sweep? Seems a bit pointless.

ktomorrow

@Mbondi0 I had similar! My 36 week cervix check wasn't painful at all, but this one today (37) was.  Hadn't progressed any, and, since doc was telling me she's hoping for my (supposedly) giant baby to come early, I had to wonder if she was tryin to speed things along...

eta twatwaffle: me. This is my last week of work, and I needed to work yesterday and didn't. Then, I didn't sleep more than 4 hours. Brain not functioning, but so so much to do...

twinpeaksmama

@LF93 and @hreed7289 I always thought that the doctor would ask permission or at least inform me of their intent before doing a membrane sweep. There are only two docs at my OB practice and the other doc did my check last week. The only explanation I was given today is that it would be better for me if I went in to labor on my own so I guess she was trying to help. I just would have liked a heads up as well as the chance to say "No thank you ".

AshGee18

@Weville I'm about 1.5hrs east of Toronto (not Oshawa lol). 

Went for a walk around the block to see if i could get this kid going and everyone driving by just stared at me like I was some kind of freak show.  Yes I know I look very preggo, yes I know it's extremely hot out. Direct your nasty eyes elsewhere douche bags.

kapowfal

ADP/Payroll is my TW. I don't process payroll, ever, but I have a nice little "How To". I imported hours for one of our locations, and for some reason the hours are doubling. No, no, not paying everyone double, sorry! Trying to get a coworker who used to do payroll to give me some suggestions! 

Damn you, ADP.

PootsDragon

@Mbondi0 WTH?! I'd be so pissed! I can't believe they didn't ask you! Sounds like time to talk about consent...