Well I'm full of emotions tonight. My little brother got a new job that requires him to move an hour away but I'm not ready for him to be this grown up. I don't care that he's 22 and is finally moving out of our parents, it still feels too soon.
We have two sleeping beauties in heaven. Jack gained his wings on 09/02/2016. Kali gained her wings on 07/28/2015. They will be forever missed.
H got rear ended today and it was already the day from hell. The kid slammed into him and was cracking jokes. Now we get the stress of dealing with insurance companies and getting a new car seat. He is okay but sore. He gets three free services with a lawyer through work and if they try to make us pay anything were going to use it.
@raptormomma - oh no! I'm glad he's ok! I know all too well what dealing with the insurance company is like. I'm still fighting with them since my accident last week. I hope everything goes smoothly for you/your H.
@raptormomma I am so sorry about your husband and what a PIA dealing with all that crap is.
I was out yesterday and didn't log on at all, I made a feeble attempt to catch up. I finally got my NT results back and all they said on the phone to me was that everything looks good. Don't you normally get a number result with an NT scan? All the nurse said when she called is that everything looks good. I am definitely not complaining, I am just wondering if this is a normal way to receive a good NT scan result?
@FishyMom When I had the NT scan, the doc told me the measurement from the US and they also put it on my test results file. But when they got the report from the bloodwork the nurse just called and said everything looked good. My doc has an online chart system so I get notified when they get test results back and it was just the measurement from the US. I'm sure you could ask what the measurement was if you want to.
@raptormomma I'm sorry you have to deal with that but I'm glad your H is ok!
My OB called me this morning to reschedule my anatomy scan next month. It's only been pushed back by a week but I am so anxious to see the squish, it feels like an eternity. I'm bummed.
I finally got to transfer to the OB in my area and they scheduled an appointment to meet my new doc next week. I liked the office I was at, but it's 50 mins from my house. Plus it was a "you see every doc because you don't pick one to deliver" office. My new office I got to pick my doc and I've read and heard really good things about him! Big plus, the office/hospital is maybe 15 minutes from my house and about 5 from my office.
@raptormomma I'm sorry you have to deal with that but I'm glad your H is ok!
My OB called me this morning to reschedule my anatomy scan next month. It's only been pushed back by a week but I am so anxious to see the squish, it feels like an eternity. I'm bummed.
That would have bummed me out too! Between the first ultrasound and the anatomy scan, it feels like foreverrrrr and it doesn't help when it gets pushed behind. Once the scan is done, time just flies though.
************* First BFP: 12/16/13 EDD: 08/23/14 Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
Question... If you're eating leftovers at 10 am, is this second breakfast or the pregame to lunch?
Lol I ate leftovers today for breakfast... I try not to give titles to my meals right now because I've been eating a lot of lunch and dinner for breakfast so I just say that so far today I ate 1/2 a sub haha
I've always thought about it but never really put the effort into learning it. I'd love to hear from some people who do though. Especially since I told my husband yesterday that I don't want to go back to work after baby is born. If I can figure out any way to save some extra cash while I'm at home maybe he will be more comfortable with me staying home.
@FishyMom I used to. I had gotten pretty good at it, but when we moved to where we live now, I have absolutely ZERO storage space for a stash. I still have a ton of products from before though. I can't remember the last time I bought household cleaning sprays, toothpaste, or H's deodorant (we are coming to the end of the stash soon, though). I miss it, but it is very time and space consuming.
@FishyMom I do, off and on. It is time consuming! I used Hip2Save.com for extra help and the ibotta app, which gives you at least some fresh food options to save on.
My internet has been acting up for the last month.. I have had to reset the modem multiple times and even had to call in (aka chat online) for support twice in the last 2 weeks so the signals could be reset on their end. I am starting to get testy with the rep who keeps telling me "its ok! All is good now!" and I keep trying to explain to him that no, its NOT all good because I've had to do this twice in 2 weeks and it is a long process (20 min or so) to get me back online. I just closed the chat bc I'm done with him for today.
According to the spreadsheet, there are some ladies in Florida, I wish I knew if they were close to me. I think it would be awesome to maybe be friends and for future play dates. I do suppose it's still pretty early from the creeper standpoint.
I haven't looked at the spreadsheet in a while and realized that not only is someone else finally in my state (TN), but in basically the same town! I don't know if she's actually posting/lurking much, but it's the first time I've been on a bump board with someone that geographically close! @lafreeman21 are you hanging out here much?
I know we've talked about this before but omg how do people afford daycare? the rates in my area are more than my mortgage! some are as high as $450/wk! That is insane. How do you find a safe affordable place? Right now I'm on Craigslist looking for home providers.
I know we've talked about this before but omg how do people afford daycare? the rates in my area are more than my mortgage! some are as high as $450/wk! That is insane. How do you find a safe affordable place? Right now I'm on Craigslist looking for home providers.
I basically work for free.. and next year until DD goes to kindergarten, I will be paying (a small amount) to go to work. It is a sad reality. But, I love my job and I want to stick it out and hopefully I only have a few more years of daycare to deal with!
ETA: I'm not sure if that sounded weird.. basically I'm not making enough money to cover 2 kids in daycare so when it happens, I'm going to be LOSING money. It is crazy.
I know we've talked about this before but omg how do people afford daycare? the rates in my area are more than my mortgage! some are as high as $450/wk! That is insane. How do you find a safe affordable place? Right now I'm on Craigslist looking for home providers.
It's tough, that's for sure. We will be paying more than our mortgage when we have both babes in daycare.
No advice on this but I can share in a sympathy cry.
I know we've talked about this before but omg how do people afford daycare? the rates in my area are more than my mortgage! some are as high as $450/wk! That is insane. How do you find a safe affordable place? Right now I'm on Craigslist looking for home providers.
I basically work for free.. and next year until DD goes to kindergarten, I will be paying (a small amount) to go to work. It is a sad reality. But, I love my job and I want to stick it out and hopefully I only have a few more years of daycare to deal with!
there is no way we can afford to give up an income. *sigh*
I know we've talked about this before but omg how do people afford daycare? the rates in my area are more than my mortgage! some are as high as $450/wk! That is insane. How do you find a safe affordable place? Right now I'm on Craigslist looking for home providers.
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We both have what I would consider solid middle class jobs, but full time center daycare would be tough for us too. The places I trust in my area around $300-$350 a week. We already keep a pretty tight budget but do build some "fun" stuff into it. That would be on pause for a few years. We've been offered help from the grandmas to start out, which was a kind surprise, and I can modify my work schedule a bit to be home 1-2 days while remaining FT, but we were planning to go the in-home route before we learned about their offer. Some of them are fabulous, and it can be a wonderful environment for littles.
@Xstatic3333 Any tips on finding a good in-home daycare? I've tried looking online with no luck and as a FTM (with no friends who are moms), I don't have anyone to get recommendations from
@Xstatic3333 Any tips on finding a good in-home daycare? I've tried looking online with no luck and as a FTM (with no friends who are moms), I don't have anyone to get recommendations from
Unfortunately it seems like a lot of phone calls. My state has a database of licensed providers. I'd start with something like that and pound the pavement. I'd be sure to check references, state licensing requirements, etc.
Re: Weekly Randoms (8/22)
I found a Unicorn pug. You're welcome.
Jack gained his wings on 09/02/2016.
Kali gained her wings on 07/28/2015.
They will be forever missed.
Me: 37 - H: 39
TTC#1: 01/2016
BFP: 06/18/2016 - EDD: 02/20/2017 - Born: 01/27/2017
@raptormomma I am so sorry about your husband and what a PIA dealing with all that crap is.
I was out yesterday and didn't log on at all, I made a feeble attempt to catch up. I finally got my NT results back and all they said on the phone to me was that everything looks good. Don't you normally get a number result with an NT scan? All the nurse said when she called is that everything looks good. I am definitely not complaining, I am just wondering if this is a normal way to receive a good NT scan result?
ET 9/10 - transferred 1 perfect 5AA blast
7dp5dt BFP ~~ Beta on 9/19 - 77.4 Beta #2 on 9/21 - 357
Low heartbeat on 10/7 86, lower heartbeat on 10/11 76, no heartbeat 10/14/13. D&C 10/15/13
Tests revealed MTHFR c677t mutation, put on Folgard.
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FET #1 1/6/14 - 4BB blast - BFN
ET 9/10 - transferred 1 perfect 5AA blast
7dp5dt BFP ~~ Beta on 9/19 - 77.4 Beta #2 on 9/21 - 357
Low heartbeat on 10/7 86, lower heartbeat on 10/11 76, no heartbeat 10/14/13. D&C 10/15/13
Tests revealed MTHFR c677t mutation, put on Folgard.
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FET #1 1/6/14 - 4BB blast - BFN
I suppose I'll take it then!
ET 9/10 - transferred 1 perfect 5AA blast
7dp5dt BFP ~~ Beta on 9/19 - 77.4 Beta #2 on 9/21 - 357
Low heartbeat on 10/7 86, lower heartbeat on 10/11 76, no heartbeat 10/14/13. D&C 10/15/13
Tests revealed MTHFR c677t mutation, put on Folgard.
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FET #1 1/6/14 - 4BB blast - BFN
Married: 9/2013
Love my LEO!!
TTC #1: 9/2015
BFP: 2/1/16 MC 2/8/16 @ 5wks
BFP: 5/22/16 RAINBOW BABY
EDD: 1/30/2017 *IT'S A GIRL!!!!*
Kirsten Grace 1/20/17
My OB called me this morning to reschedule my anatomy scan next month. It's only been pushed back by a week but I am so anxious to see the squish, it feels like an eternity. I'm bummed.
Big Bro 7/14/13
Little Bro 2/6/17
Married: 9/2013
Love my LEO!!
TTC #1: 9/2015
BFP: 2/1/16 MC 2/8/16 @ 5wks
BFP: 5/22/16 RAINBOW BABY
EDD: 1/30/2017 *IT'S A GIRL!!!!*
Kirsten Grace 1/20/17
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
Edit: typo.
ET 9/10 - transferred 1 perfect 5AA blast
7dp5dt BFP ~~ Beta on 9/19 - 77.4 Beta #2 on 9/21 - 357
Low heartbeat on 10/7 86, lower heartbeat on 10/11 76, no heartbeat 10/14/13. D&C 10/15/13
Tests revealed MTHFR c677t mutation, put on Folgard.
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FET #1 1/6/14 - 4BB blast - BFN
Me: 37 - H: 39
TTC#1: 01/2016
BFP: 06/18/2016 - EDD: 02/20/2017 - Born: 01/27/2017
Me: 37 - H: 39
TTC#1: 01/2016
BFP: 06/18/2016 - EDD: 02/20/2017 - Born: 01/27/2017
Big Bro 7/14/13
Little Bro 2/6/17
ETA: I'm not sure if that sounded weird.. basically I'm not making enough money to cover 2 kids in daycare so when it happens, I'm going to be LOSING money. It is crazy.
No advice on this but I can share in a sympathy cry.
Big Bro 7/14/13
Little Bro 2/6/17
Big Bro 7/14/13
Little Bro 2/6/17