I know! I usually get mine and one for DS right away. I am mad that they found out the Flu Mist doesn't work Much easier to do that than get DS to get a shot!
@sparklingdiamond I know a lot of people who would get Flu Mist, but an 8 year old girl in my town died from the flu and she had the Flu Mist vaccine. This was two years ago and they only announced last year that the Flu Mist was ineffective. Of course the parents are left wondering what could have happened if they had given the shot. I get how shots are annoying (DS just got his a couple weeks ago), but they're so worth the protection!
@irenejean Oh I totally agree and am definitely getting him the shot! I just preferred the easier method of delivery I just made him an appt for Sat to get his flu shot. I am getting mine today for sure.
Ugh the MFM office just called and my cost will be $475.96. Why even bother paying for insurance??
Well my Harmony test results came back today: low risk for everything. Turnaround time was ridiculously fast (I had the blood draw last Thursday!). I have another ultrasound scheduled in three weeks and will feel much better if everything looks good then, but this feels like a huge hurdle to have gotten over. Thank you all so much for the words of kindness and support!
Also, I respected my husband's wishes and did not "accidentally" find out the baby's sex on the NIPT. I did, however, ask the ultrasonographer if she had a guess (when DH wasn't there)... and she guessed by girl. For whatever that's worth.
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@sparklingdiamond we got a bill for $731, it would have been around 200 but since I'm giving birth next year I had to pay next year's deductible. Sometimes insurance is ridiculous.
@Sissy42 - I know what you mean. I think the conversation is incredibly important to have, but I hate that bringing all these memories back up to the surface is what it takes for people to listen.
@kmalls I'm also not sure just randomly asking people to contribute their story or even admit they have a story (or stories!) in a super public forum is the way to do this. I had no idea this campaign was going to even happen until my newsfeed was full of it. And I don't know that this is a good way for women to get the acknowledgement and care they may need.
@sparklingdiamond@bchalm ughhh pregnancies spanning two years definitely don't pay! We'll probably just make our deductible by January and have to start all over again before the delivery in April wahhh. I'm afraid of what my anatomy scan will cost! It sucks too because DS and DH's birthdays are in November and the holidays in December... not a good time for extra bills!
@Sissy42 I have had problems with the "Me Too" posts as well. I can't put my finger on it, but I think a lot of it boils down to reducing horror and violation to a FB chain letter. I haven't participated because it isn't for a cause, it doesn't really DO anything. Everyone (especially women) knows that almost all women are harrassed or have violence committed against them. It's just nobody does anything about it.
To me, it smacks of the breast cancer "awareness campaign" the NFL runs, where everyone does a lot of talking and showy stuff, and almost zero action or funding. It's disgusting that they profit off of all those pink jerseys, and use zero of it for actual benefit.
@peppersmith22 I hear ya! My sister is getting married the weekend before thanksgiving. While I'm super stoked, 3 roundtrip flights in less than 3 months with a toddler, not fun! We haven't bought our Christmas tickets yet and I'm dreading it.
Ok, I need some advice. My neighboring co-worker smokes, and every time she goes out and comes back, I can smell it from where I sit. It's making me nervous about second-hand exposure. The hard part about this is that I work REALLY well with her, and we are very good friends. I am pretty stuck on what to do about it.
@Sissy42@ngolimento@kmalls I'm someone who posted "me too" on facebook yesterday. I actually think a lot of people don't realize how many people they know have been victims. I can honestly say that I didn't know how many of my friends had been victimized before yesterday. It made an impact on me as I've spent a lot of my life thinking that I didn't know anyone who had experiences similar to mine. I don't talk about my story anymore, I've dealt with it, but it seems pretty harmless to me to out myself as a survivor, in fact I found it empowering to join other voices also speaking out. I get your points though, and I'm sorry that it caused you pain @sissy42. I really think the dialogue around women's experiences of this sort is changing, and I'm really happy to see it. Had this happened when I was young, I might have been better able to deal with my own experience.
@irenejean oh, I don't fault you or anyone else for participating in the campaign. Like I said, I think the conversation is an important one to have, particularly with men. I was just agreeing with @Sissy42 that I hate that it brings flashbacks of situations that, for me, were unpleasant at best and traumatizing at worst.
Prince William and Kate just announced they're due in April!
HEY KATE, you here? If so, could you please stop looking so impossibly chic during pregnancy? Some of us mere mortals are finding it hard to even get dressed in the morning without seeing your designer wardrobe. Still love you, though! Kthanxbye.
PS: you stole my life. I was meant to be a princess. WHATEVER.
Cue the sex predictions from everyone based on old wives' tales. Before all of the hoopla started, I had a gut feeling it's a boy. Some days I think the predictions are fun and silly, but when it's strangers I'm just annoyed. My sisters and I did the "gold ring" test for giggles, and it said girl. Mom says boy. A family member thinks it's a boy based on my what my face looked like, when I saw him at 10 weeks. Huh? And the dental hygienist thinks it's a girl based on how my stomach looked lying down.
I told my friend via text message this morning. It went OK, we were both very honest and respectful and totally reaffirmed why we are such great friends to begin with. Thanks again!
@sissy42 and @kmalls I echo your sentiments. I feel the "Me, too" subject is a very important topic that should be discussed, however, seeing it fill my feed leaves me with a dread and ache from a place I don't like visiting. It makes me feel shame for not having the courage to share it so freely as others have, but I also feel like we all process things differently. It makes me wonder how many others there are like me out there- and from the two of you discussing it, I realize I'm definitely not alone.
On a lighter note, I just ate two entire dill pickles for a snack; such satisfaction.
Also, FWIW, Old Navy is having a pretty great deal today on clothes. 10% off everything and then 30% off, as well, on most items. I scored some great finds. What happened to our sales/steals/deals thread?
@lindsye a bit late to the party but huge huge congrats on your good test results. I'm sure that's been weighing heavily on you for the last few days. You are also a saint for not finding out the sex, no way I could have passed that up!
@BarefootContessa@Sissy42@kmalls@irenejean@ngolimento I'm really torn on the me too. I hate that it is inadvertently causing some women pain reopening old wounds. That's not particularly empowering and bc of the way facebook works, it's out of everyone's control. On the other hand, for some, it is helping them feel less alone. And it is opening some men's eyes. My husband is completely unaware this goes on everyday, everywhere. He was like, I find it hard to believe all these women were assaulted and I was like, bro, I was too. Hello? Love my DH, but I wouldn't call him all that "woke". So for the oblivious, it's maybe been useful to start discussion.
What I really don't like are the responses many men have had. Girl, there are lots of good guys out there and I'm one of them. blah blah blah. I've found THAT to be really infuriating.
@shireeallason I'm so glad you told her, it took some guts to do that, but so much better coming from you than finding out elsewhere. I hope she conceives soon!
@kmalls LOL. Definitely keep in mind that Kate has a whole team of people including nannies, chefs, hair/makeup teams, wardrobe stylists, personal trainers, etc. to keep her looking fabulous while pregnant and otherwise. At least that's what I have to remind myself when I see her out and about looking like, well, a princess lol.
@BarefootContessa I think the thread got buried. You might have to do a search or just scroll through a page or two to find it.
ngolimento I don't think I saw a reply, but this is purely opinion but I don't think you can get second hand exposure just from the smell not being around the actual smoke. BUT being pregnant my smells are CRAZY right now so I would be suffering everyday for sure. I would try to say something kindly about it and see if she can stay outside a little longer to air out my mom came in my car the other day and I had to roll down her window to air her out more #sorrynotsorry lol
@lindsye - OMG!!! That is such great news! So happy the results were quick, limbo is hell. I’m just smiling away for your great news (I am super sappy!)
@sparklingdiamond with dd I had a 1000 bill, 800 for the ultrasound and 200 for the doctor to tell me the results. Did you check and make sure everything was included with that bill? They like to sneak things in in you.
@sparklingdiamond with dd I had a 1000 bill, 800 for the ultrasound and 200 for the doctor to tell me the results. Did you check and make sure everything was included with that bill? They like to sneak things in in you.
Woah this makes me feel so fortunate for my insurance. My husband and I have already paid up front for all of my prenatal appointments plus physican fees for the actial birth and the total was like $700.
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Ugh the MFM office just called and my cost will be $475.96. Why even bother paying for insurance??
Also, I respected my husband's wishes and did not "accidentally" find out the baby's sex on the NIPT. I did, however, ask the ultrasonographer if she had a guess (when DH wasn't there)... and she guessed by girl. For whatever that's worth.
Maybe this should wait for Thursday's UO post, but y'all, this "me too" campaign is giving me horrible flashbacks, and I hate it.
@sparklingdiamond @bchalm ughhh pregnancies spanning two years definitely don't pay! We'll probably just make our deductible by January and have to start all over again before the delivery in April wahhh. I'm afraid of what my anatomy scan will cost! It sucks too because DS and DH's birthdays are in November and the holidays in December... not a good time for extra bills!
To me, it smacks of the breast cancer "awareness campaign" the NFL runs, where everyone does a lot of talking and showy stuff, and almost zero action or funding. It's disgusting that they profit off of all those pink jerseys, and use zero of it for actual benefit.
HEY KATE, you here? If so, could you please stop looking so impossibly chic during pregnancy? Some of us mere mortals are finding it hard to even get dressed in the morning without seeing your designer wardrobe. Still love you, though! Kthanxbye.
PS: you stole my life. I was meant to be a princess. WHATEVER.
I told my friend via text message this morning. It went OK, we were both very honest and respectful and totally reaffirmed why we are such great friends to begin with. Thanks again!
On a lighter note, I just ate two entire dill pickles for a snack; such satisfaction.
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@BarefootContessa @Sissy42 @kmalls @irenejean @ngolimento I'm really torn on the me too. I hate that it is inadvertently causing some women pain reopening old wounds. That's not particularly empowering and bc of the way facebook works, it's out of everyone's control. On the other hand, for some, it is helping them feel less alone. And it is opening some men's eyes. My husband is completely unaware this goes on everyday, everywhere. He was like, I find it hard to believe all these women were assaulted and I was like, bro, I was too. Hello? Love my DH, but I wouldn't call him all that "woke". So for the oblivious, it's maybe been useful to start discussion.
What I really don't like are the responses many men have had. Girl, there are lots of good guys out there and I'm one of them. blah blah blah. I've found THAT to be really infuriating.
@shireeallason I'm so glad you told her, it took some guts to do that, but so much better coming from you than finding out elsewhere. I hope she conceives soon!
@BarefootContessa I think the thread got buried. You might have to do a search or just scroll through a page or two to find it.
ETA: I wanted that to be a big smile, not a laughing face. Thanks for the rude-ass emoticons, Bump.
5/2018 -- DS born 3 days after due date, 8lb 4oz
9/2020 -- missed miscarriage at 9w / DNC
3/2021 -- miscarriage at 8w
7/2021 -- missed miscarriage at 8w / DNC
9/2021 -- IVF cycle #1 (FET 1/25/22)