Lately I've been eating these Egg White and Cheddar on Multigrain breakfast sandwiches, and they're SO GOOD that more often than not, I find myself wanting another. Luckily, I only bring one to work with me or it could be trouble.
@peony2418 Haha I can't help every time I hear Back dat ass up- I want to jam. There is a old school rap and R&B radio station that I listen to and they play it quite a bit lol. Makes me think of high school dances
@kiyamurph I don't know if this has been said already, but I have the adblocker extension on Chrome and I see no ads. Or are you seeing them on the app?
Is it common to not get to watch at the AS? Our appointment yesterday was not at all what I was expecting. H didn't get to come in so he was right pissed off! He considered leaving the hospital he was so mad (he took the afternoon off of work to come). Needless to say when he came in he wouldn't even crack a smile then they dropped the gender bomb which he wasn't expecting at that exact moment.
Is it common to not get to watch at the AS? Our appointment yesterday was not at all what I was expecting. H didn't get to come in so he was right pissed off! He considered leaving the hospital he was so mad (he took the afternoon off of work to come). Needless to say when he came in he wouldn't even crack a smile then they dropped the gender bomb which he wasn't expecting at that exact moment.
Is it common to not get to watch at the AS? Our appointment yesterday was not at all what I was expecting. H didn't get to come in so he was right pissed off! He considered leaving the hospital he was so mad (he took the afternoon off of work to come). Needless to say when he came in he wouldn't even crack a smile then they dropped the gender bomb which he wasn't expecting at that exact moment.
It was a super disappointing day to say the least
I would not say this is a common practice. I'm sorry this happened to you! I would definitely talk to your doctor or provider about your experience.
Is it common to not get to watch at the AS? Our appointment yesterday was not at all what I was expecting. H didn't get to come in so he was right pissed off! He considered leaving the hospital he was so mad (he took the afternoon off of work to come). Needless to say when he came in he wouldn't even crack a smile then they dropped the gender bomb which he wasn't expecting at that exact moment.
It was a super disappointing day to say the least
Oh no!! Definitely not common. Some offices have rules about limiting the number of people, but I have never ever heard of not allowing one person, especially a husband, in the room with you. I have taken my H to all the ones he was able to come to both pregnancies. Last time my mom and sister came with me once, and for my dating scan this go-around I had DD in the room with H. So so sorry you had this experience.
@katem I am having my AS on Friday and would be very appalled if they wouldn't let us watch, considering we've already had three u/s this pregnancy, and both DH and I got to be present and watch the screen. As PP have said, this doesn't seem like common practice, and I would talk to your provider about it. Your experience sounds awful and I'm sorry it turned out like that. My DH is a very patient, even-keeled guy, but even he would be super pissed.
My DH has gone to all my ultrasounds- the only restrictions I was told was they didn't want any children in the room during the anatomy scan. So sorry that he wasn't able to watch, I would definitely complain
That's crazy that they wouldn't let him come in for the u/s. When I made my appointment for our a/s, they made of point of informing me that I could bring no more than two (2) other people with me and that children counted towards that number. Given that they have a strict rule, I have to wonder how many people others have tried to bring in in the past....
Is it common to not get to watch at the AS? Our appointment yesterday was not at all what I was expecting. H didn't get to come in so he was right pissed off! He considered leaving the hospital he was so mad (he took the afternoon off of work to come). Needless to say when he came in he wouldn't even crack a smile then they dropped the gender bomb which he wasn't expecting at that exact moment.
It was a super disappointing day to say the least
I would not say this is a common practice. I'm sorry this happened to you! I would definitely talk to your doctor or provider about your experience.
That stinks. I've only ever heard of not allowing children or not allowing more than 2 extra people. But dads should always be allowed! I also think you should let your doctor know. That is a big moment in the pregnancy and they ruined it.
So i spent a decent amount of time reading birth stories (I'm slightly addicted) Apparently I read too many because I dreamt that I was going into labor! I might need to take a break before dreams become reality hahaha
@katem i would be livid if they told H he couldn't come in, or told me I couldn't watch. At my AS with DD, the tech was amazing - he joked with H and narrated the entire scan - told us exactly what we were looking at and how everything seemed to be developing. I'm sorry about your frustrating experience... AS is supposed to be one of the best parts of pregnancy.
@Gators&BoSox omg I'm so excited for Christmas!!
On on another note, I made the mistake of drinking sparking water before my sessions with clients, and I just spent the last few hours trying to hide my burps while looking professional and concerned as people told me about their weeks. Oops! I feel like I need to give a PSA to the clients, "ignore whatever faces I'm making. I AM actually listening and do care what you're saying." Haha
@KateM I'm sorry to hear that your AS went so badly. I don't think I'm technically having an AS as I have ultrasounds every two weeks, but we too would be pissed if DH didn't get to come in the room and watch! So far DH has been allowed to every appointment, though at first they just take me back for blood pressure, weight and getting a urine sample, then I join DH back in the waiting room until our doc is ready to see us. For my scans, I don't actually get to see most of the time, but DH gets to watch the entire time! He sees our babies more than I do! I would definitely bring it up with someone at the office if I were you.
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FET cycle #3 Transfer July 28th 2016, Triplets born healthy on February 26th 2017 at 33w1d!
@Gators&BoSox where is your countdown to the end of the election? No matter who you're for, we all can agree that we can't wait for this to be over!
@thisisallyson I'm using a computer at the hospital I work at and the computers are so restricted that I can't do things like put on pop-up blockers. Drives me nuts!
@kiyamurph. so sorry girl. I feel your pain. My MIL has already bought a pack and play for when " the baby's coming to visit". I told DH I am in no mood to plan traveling out to see her and it was a waste of her money.
My mom did this. Except she turned my childhood bedroom into a nursery. Complete with a $300 crib. You know, in case we want to visit or leave our child with her long term? (She's crazy though so it's just a manipulation to get us to stay with her instead of my in-laws when we're in town, since they all live in the same town)
@kiyamurph I am sorry you're going through that. My brother is getting married in January and I already know my mom is going to be "that" MIL to my brothers fiancé. I'm not sure my future SIL knows what she's getting herself into...
My MIL is awesome, but I got freaked out when she bought a pnp and was talking about our son getting used to sleeping in it at her house. Um, you live 2 hours away. I won't be dropping him off for sleepovers, lol.
I appreciate everyone's comments about the AS! I am still pretty upset about it today so it is nice to know I am not far off with my feelings. He got to come in for the dating scan and I didn't see why this would be any different. This was the last appointment he was planning to come to as well. Unfortunately this was done at the hospital as my clinic outsources all of their ultrasounds to an OB who solely does scans now, so I can't really bring it up as I won't see them again...
Might have to do one of those 3D sessions just so we can see her again and also get confirmation it is in fact a little girl!
DH just came home with gifts for his three girls because he felt badly about how he reacted yesterday - dog bone for the dog, a cute outfit for baby and a sign for me to hang in my office
I appreciate everyone's comments about the AS! I am still pretty upset about it today so it is nice to know I am not far off with my feelings. He got to come in for the dating scan and I didn't see why this would be any different. This was the last appointment he was planning to come to as well. Unfortunately this was done at the hospital as my clinic outsources all of their ultrasounds to an OB who solely does scans now, so I can't really bring it up as I won't see them again...
Might have to do one of those 3D sessions just so we can see her again and also get confirmation it is in fact a little girl!
DH just came home with gifts for his three girls because he felt badly about how he reacted yesterday - dog bone for the dog, a cute outfit for baby and a sign for me to hang in my office
He doesn't need to feel bad. Something special was stolen from him! I find it totally sexist to be honest with you. It's his baby, too!
I appreciate everyone's comments about the AS! I am still pretty upset about it today so it is nice to know I am not far off with my feelings. He got to come in for the dating scan and I didn't see why this would be any different. This was the last appointment he was planning to come to as well. Unfortunately this was done at the hospital as my clinic outsources all of their ultrasounds to an OB who solely does scans now, so I can't really bring it up as I won't see them again...
It might still be worth mentioning. Your clinic may be less inclined to send people to that place for ultrasounds. I'd hate to think about how many poor families they're ruining that experience for.
My random for today: All this planning for baby has got me in serious financial panic. DH and I decided when we first met that we didn't want to have kids. Then we decided we did. THEN we had a long and bumpy road TTC. Now it's finally hit me that we need to be more responsible about our finances. My company has free half hour sessions with financial advisors and I am going today. I was just looking over all my 401k, savings, and all that, and DH and I both make comfortable salaries, but I feel like I am REALLY behind in taking intelligent control of where my money goes. We spend too much on going out to eat - it's just something we enjoy. We aren't that frugal. But we never had anyone to really worry about besides ourselves, and we fell into bad habits. We still have separate banking accounts, we never linked them. I'm so afraid this advisor is going to scold me for not understanding my 401k plan, or not knowing where to put college savings for this kid! I feel like I am really behind at being a fully functioning grown-up about my money, as embarrassing as that is to admit. Because I'm a total control freak about everything else in my life!
@KateM I think that's a great idea, getting an elective 3D so that both of you can enjoy the experience.
The AS is the one (and pretty much only besides the dating US) appointment my husband attends with me, and he looks forward to it as much as I do. I would be super upset, my OB even let my toddler in to watch the AS along with my DH.
How weird would it be to show up more than an hour early to the hospital for my AS appointment? DH was given this stupid last-minute business trip so he'll be running in at the last possible minute from out of town, and I'm sitting here being a big bundle of nerves (we just found out he has to go back to the office after the appointment too, which is giving me flashbacks to when he missed my graduation celebration because his boss insisted he work late for no good reason, now I'm hoping we don't have to delay gender reveal with my family until like 10pm or something). My appointment is at the hospital, so I could show up early then grab Panera- would it be bad to eat an hour before my appointment tho? They said to eat and drink normally, but normally for me is kind of randomly sized meals eaten whenever I feel like it so...
@jenny0228 I don't think that's you being irresponsible. You legitimately didn't have a reason to have to set all this up until now. and it's super easy for these to slip to the back of your mind. DH and I just started thinking about getting a life insurance policy set up this week, and we know NOTHING about his pension that is set up through his company. Loads of people don't even look at this stuff until their kid is like 18... so I think the fact that you're looking at it before the baby comes is a sign that you're more on top of it than you think.
thanks @npaulie - you're right it's probably not as bad as I'm making it out to be, but I need to learn more about investing for sure- 401k is SO confusing!! I have life insurance but then was talking to a co-worker who is my age and has already set up a will.... it's making my head spin!
@jenny0228 I bet there are lots of people that go in and talk to the financial planner who are in the same situation as you. Don't start getting yourself all freaked out!! It sounds like you know what you need to do, and the financial planner will hopefully give you some good steps on how to do that. I totally understand how you're feeling though. You're not behind. I bet you'll feel much better once you have a plan in place!
@sunshine507 I don't think it would be weird at all, maybe just a little boring for you! Bring a book or a magazine and just post up! I didn't get any specific instructions re: eating before my AS, but I think it would be fine if you ate an hour before.
@katem i meant to respond yesterday, but I'm sorry that they had to ruin the experience for you. I think making a fun date or afternoon out of the elective US is a great idea!!!
How weird would it be to show up more than an hour early to the hospital for my AS appointment? DH was given this stupid last-minute business trip so he'll be running in at the last possible minute from out of town, and I'm sitting here being a big bundle of nerves (we just found out he has to go back to the office after the appointment too, which is giving me flashbacks to when he missed my graduation celebration because his boss insisted he work late for no good reason, now I'm hoping we don't have to delay gender reveal with my family until like 10pm or something). My appointment is at the hospital, so I could show up early then grab Panera- would it be bad to eat an hour before my appointment tho? They said to eat and drink normally, but normally for me is kind of randomly sized meals eaten whenever I feel like it so...
First timer myself, so I don't really know what I'm talking about, but I ate breakfast about an hour before my AS. Baby's belly was full as was her bladder. It actually helped the tech identify those things. Plus, because of the way baby was positioned, the tech couldn't see both kidneys to make sure they are developing. The full bladder said her kidneys were fine. Good luck! I hope your husband gets to enjoy the ultrasound with you.
I appreciate everyone's comments about the AS! I am still pretty upset about it today so it is nice to know I am not far off with my feelings. He got to come in for the dating scan and I didn't see why this would be any different. This was the last appointment he was planning to come to as well. Unfortunately this was done at the hospital as my clinic outsources all of their ultrasounds to an OB who solely does scans now, so I can't really bring it up as I won't see them again...
Might have to do one of those 3D sessions just so we can see her again and also get confirmation it is in fact a little girl!
DH just came home with gifts for his three girls because he felt badly about how he reacted yesterday - dog bone for the dog, a cute outfit for baby and a sign for me to hang in my office
He doesn't need to feel bad. Something special was stolen from him! I find it totally sexist to be honest with you. It's his baby, too!
@longliveregina I agree - I wish he had known walking into the room I had not seen any of the scan myself. We had a very brief two minute peek at the end but she was being pretty uncooperative at that point. We both couldn't shake the disappointment of not getting to watch while walking out sadly which is why he picked up the gifts. That was the first excitement he showed after finding out we are team pink!
I haven't been to class since Friday because professors have been cancelling class being sick, it's been so nice. I've been on a cleaning spree, started trying to clean out the playroom to get my daughter moved into that room so I can start on the nursery. I think that second trimester energy has Finally set in.
My random for today: All this planning for baby has got me in serious financial panic. DH and I decided when we first met that we didn't want to have kids. Then we decided we did. THEN we had a long and bumpy road TTC. Now it's finally hit me that we need to be more responsible about our finances. My company has free half hour sessions with financial advisors and I am going today. I was just looking over all my 401k, savings, and all that, and DH and I both make comfortable salaries, but I feel like I am REALLY behind in taking intelligent control of where my money goes. We spend too much on going out to eat - it's just something we enjoy. We aren't that frugal. But we never had anyone to really worry about besides ourselves, and we fell into bad habits. We still have separate banking accounts, we never linked them. I'm so afraid this advisor is going to scold me for not understanding my 401k plan, or not knowing where to put college savings for this kid! I feel like I am really behind at being a fully functioning grown-up about my money, as embarrassing as that is to admit. Because I'm a total control freak about everything else in my life!
lol most of that i feel like your are telling the story of my life. but i had to surrender all my financials and joint everything since I'm on bed rest now and the disability pay is not going to be 100% soon.. yes don't look at my credit card charge of those shoes i bought myself last month! ahh
@sunshine507 It isn't weird at all to show up early. A lot of our patients show up early due to ride situations and just hang out passing on their phones or taking magazines until their appointment! FX for your H to be able to get there on time and not have to work super late!
Is anybody planning on hiring a birth photographer? Before I was KU I thought they would be a hard pass from me but the more pictures I see, the more I'm toying with the idea.
Re: Randoms 10/24
Also, this is cracking me up today.
Married: 8/2005.
BFP: 6/22/2016 EDD: 3/4/2017.
SaveSaveMarried: 8/2005.
BFP: 6/22/2016 EDD: 3/4/2017.
It was a super disappointing day to say the least
Me 28 DH 28 Married 2012
TTC #1 since March 2015
Metformin + Femara + Gonal F + Trigger = BFP 6/24/16
EDD 3/3/17
Found out it's a girl! 9/23/16
On on another note, I made the mistake of drinking sparking water before my sessions with clients, and I just spent the last few hours trying to hide my burps while looking professional and concerned as people told me about their weeks. Oops! I feel like I need to give a PSA to the clients, "ignore whatever faces I'm making. I AM actually listening and do care what you're saying." Haha
Me - 28, Lean PCOS
DH - 31
Married June 2010, TTC since March 2014
Blog: ourbinarystar.com
FET cycle #3 Transfer July 28th 2016, Triplets born healthy on February 26th 2017 at 33w1d!
Might have to do one of those 3D sessions just so we can see her again and also get confirmation it is in fact a little girl!
DH just came home with gifts for his three girls because he felt badly about how he reacted yesterday - dog bone for the dog, a cute outfit for baby and a sign for me to hang in my office
The AS is the one (and pretty much only besides the dating US) appointment my husband attends with me, and he looks forward to it as much as I do. I would be super upset, my OB even let my toddler in to watch the AS along with my DH.
@sunshine507 I don't think it would be weird at all, maybe just a little boring for you! Bring a book or a magazine and just post up! I didn't get any specific instructions re: eating before my AS, but I think it would be fine if you ate an hour before.
@katem i meant to respond yesterday, but I'm sorry that they had to ruin the experience for you. I think making a fun date or afternoon out of the elective US is a great idea!!!
Married: 8/2005.
BFP: 6/22/2016 EDD: 3/4/2017.
I've been on a cleaning spree, started trying to clean out the playroom to get my daughter moved into that room so I can start on the nursery. I think that second trimester energy has Finally set in.
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