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June 2016 Moms
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@mkemommy - I have my newborn photographer booked. It's in-home and she will be there for at least 3-4 hours to get through baby's eat/sleep/poop cycle. I would just make sure whoever you book (in studio or not, gives you at least a few hours)
and re: the gun discusison
I've been around them my whole life. Mainly because of hunting (uncles and cousins). My dad was not into hunting, but had one gun. We knew where it was, didn't know where bullets were and knew the dangers. Brother has several many guns and has a gun safe in his separate garage . His kids know the dangers but it makes me nervous. DH has 3 and keeps the small one in our room. We just got a safe for it, and bullets are stored away. But I'm kind of with @Bear14+ What's the point if you have to assemble it for protection? H does use it for gun ranges a few times a year, and that's about it. I have shot it a few times, I have no interest in it.
I was was also in church last week and the guy in front of me had a gun (he was trying to conceal..). So odd. But maybe he was with the gov. And has to carry at all times?
For the question of what's the point of having it for defense if it's in pieces? I agree. I think it comes down to what is the larger risk--that you will have an intruder and need to defend yourself or that tiny fingers could get it and hurt him or herself? That's a personal choice.
HOWEVER! My cousin, taught the same rules, awareness, and how to shoot in the same back yard, managed to shoot himself in the stomach as a young child (around 9-11 maybe?). Luckily, he survived as did the non-gun nut friend who was with him.
For me, this is a deeply personal decision and it has to depend on your family specifics and, quite frankly, where you raise your kids, Bc the risks in different places are different.
I don't want my kids to have access to guns in our house, we will either not own or have a safe and fingerprint locks once they're available, but I do want them to know the rules and how to use them and not use them safely and when to leave a friend's house (the instant a gun appears/ is mentioned !). I want them to know what to do in an active shooter situation. I want to provide a house and community where they don't hide in closets or risk getting shot at school. I want them to enjoy hunting with the family if they are interested, but be aware that responsible hunting and the right to own does not negate the need for gun control in our country.
My family fervently hates any type of gun control discussion and can't see the problem in America rationally, where as I--the only one about to put my children in school, who lived in Aurora, CO, who had numerous friends who went to UC Santa Barabara--am terrified about the risks today. Sorry for the rant, this is a huge topic for me, but like I said, a personal decision. For the Mommy's with guns discussion-- keep your kids and your guns away from my kids, and I'll do the same thank you.
ETA: (basically my list of wants boils down to moving to Canada)
Mainly because I watch too much Dateline and SVU.
Also, tots for you June '16 - you classy little minxes you.
*That sucks @VikingGirl12 , sorry about your GD test, definitely keep me updated on how your 3 hour test goes!
We have a gun under our bed too, locked in a case with the ammunition kept seperately. DH hunts so he has various shotguns and rifles locked in a safe. He was taught gun safety at a very young age and we plan to be very adamant about gun safety with our children. I am from England, where you cannot own gun, so this was all very bizarre to me when I moved here. My husband is very responsible otherwise I would be uncomfortable with it. He wants me to get my own gun and I said no since I am not comfortable with it.
I am so happy we can all talk about this like civilized adults
peeing on your hand while attempting to get a urine sample. Ugh
prayers for your dad @MsBeachNJ. Thinking of you all.
The main symptoms of anemia? Shortness of breath (check), extreme fatigue/weakness (check), dizziness/headaches (check). All of which I complained of to my TW OB last night crying that I couldn't work and this couldn't be normal, who said 'you should call your primary care doctor he can help with the headaches and breathlessness.' Gah!!!! He should have said, "sounds like pregnancy related anemia, eat a burger and a facking spinach leaf!"
DST T4L
Apparently I was below normal during my first CBC in January, and have dipped even more Bc it either wasn't caught or was considered a 'normal' second tri dip. At the apt, I asked my OB what I can do immediately about the out of breath (it's gotten really bad) and should I use my inhaler/will it help. And he said sure use it! I don't need it, I need iron. Asshat. >:[ I've already got feelers out for a new provider and am waiting. This is the straw that fell on the straw that broke the camels bump.
ETA: Bc it's a blood panel not a television channel autocorrect!
I sooooo hope you're able to find an actual caring OB soon!!
Good for you for being proactive. I'm gonna follow your lead and start beefing up (literally and figuratively). I hate that I went into his office feeling so defeated Bc other pregnant women are doing fine and I was calling in to work and using my precious time off. It's so mentally important to me to be a 'good' worker and he gave me no support. I feel better knowing the cause and that it has such an easy solution. I'm excited to talk to new providers. Thank you for the support!!