@bshurdy Boo. I wouldn't let your husband off the hook. This is important to you, you're nervous, and you need his support. The benefit of the doubt on his end may be that maybe the idea of something being wrong with your baby's heart is scary to him too, but his way of dealing with it is avoidance.
My sister has sent us 3 giant boxes of baby clothes. The last shipment came with these little cotton cone-things. DH and I had no idea what they were. We spent several minutes trying to figure it out. I legit finally decided they must be ear warmers for changing the diaper in the middle of the night, but that they were rather impractical (won't they fall off?) I figured she bought them, they didn't work and so she sent them to me to see if I could get some use out of them.
The other day at BBB DH comes around the corner with a big grin on his face, holding a small package.
"I figured out what those cotton cone-things were for!"
And it was at that moment that I discovered "pee pee tee-pees."
@vinerie Your BBB story made me LOL! I had never seen a pee pee tee pee before we got some at our shower, so I wouldn't have known what it was either if it hadn't been in the packaging.
I just got a coupon book for Jersey Mikes, they opened a new one right by my house. I've been craving a flippin Jersey Mikes sandwich but I've made it this far and would feel really bad giving in this close to the end...WHY JERSEY MIKES, WHY?
Tomorrow they're selling sandwiches for $1 at Jersey Mikes. Customer Apprrciation Day.
@bshurdy I wouldn't let my DH off the hook for that either. I can actually HEAR myself saying "Hey, guess what? Figure it out." If you want him there, he should be there mamma.
I just got a coupon book for Jersey Mikes, they opened a new one right by my house. I've been craving a flippin Jersey Mikes sandwich but I've made it this far and would feel really bad giving in this close to the end...WHY JERSEY MIKES, WHY?
Tomorrow they're selling sandwiches for $1 at Jersey Mikes. Customer Apprrciation Day.
Jimmy Johns is doing this tomorrow. Is Jersey Mikes doing it too?
I just got a coupon book for Jersey Mikes, they opened a new one right by my house. I've been craving a flippin Jersey Mikes sandwich but I've made it this far and would feel really bad giving in this close to the end...WHY JERSEY MIKES, WHY?
Tomorrow they're selling sandwiches for $1 at Jersey Mikes. Customer Apprrciation Day.
I just looked this up because I was like YESSSSS and it's actually Jimmy John's doing the $1 subs tomorrow (which kinda blows because they don't have any hot subs). But I might go get my tuna on for $1 with no regrets. Thanks for the tip!
@ncm0328I caved last Saturday and ate unheated deli meat at lunch. We were at a sandwich/salad place, and I wasn't feeling a salad. Baby and I lived to tell the tale. I think when I heard in my breastfeeding class that you should avoid cold cuts if you're breastfeeding finally just made me over it. I could have ordered a salad instead of a sandwich, but isn't it ironic that mixed greens have been in the news more for listeria than deli meat, yet the cold cuts are what is off limits?
This close to wanting to start my leave early. Lets bombard me with critical work tickets, the pregnant lady with high BP lately... and then the rest of my team has like half the work load of me and none of the tickets are even critical. Over today... All I know is whatever I don't get done today I'm shoving in my lead's queue with notes saying to please have someone else take a look at these bc honestly I can't deal right now.
@ncm0328I caved last Saturday and ate unheated deli meat at lunch. We were at a sandwich/salad place, and I wasn't feeling a salad. Baby and I lived to tell the tale. I think when I heard in my breastfeeding class that you should avoid cold cuts if you're breastfeeding finally just made me over it. I could have ordered a salad instead of a sandwich, but isn't it ironic that mixed greens have been in the news more for listeria than deli meat, yet the cold cuts are what is off limits?
WHAT?! While breastfeeding too?! No flippin way.
and yes, totally agree about the irony of no cold cuts but fresh greens are totally acceptable.
Is anyone else being induced (or have a planned cs) and feeling kinda sad about it? After meeting with my dr this week, she doesn't want me to go past 40 weeks. The high risk dr I met with today agrees. While I am happy to know when she will be here ( I am a typical type-A mentality), being that this is my 1st baby, I am sad that I most likely wont go into labor naturally, and have that moment when my water breaks of "oh my god, I am in labor!!". At the end of the day, having her here healthy and my health are the #1 priorities. I just feel a little like I am being robbed of that special moment. Especially since this all boils down to white coat syndrome.
@yogahh I didn't necessarily know I was being induced ahead of time with DD (I found out 2 hours before), but it does still make me sad that I never got to truly experience the excitement of going into labor. Obviously healthy mom and healthy baby is what matters most, but you're not alone in feeling like that! And who knows, you may go into labor before your due date.
@yogahh I didn't necessarily know I was being induced ahead of time with DD (I found out 2 hours before), but it does still make me sad that I never got to truly experience the excitement of going into labor. Obviously healthy mom and healthy baby is what matters most, but you're not alone in feeling like that! And who knows, you may go into labor before your due date.
AHHHH dont say that!! Now that I am mentally prepared for it to be around 5/12, I cant wrap my head around being early!
@yogahh I think it's understandable to feel that way. When they scheduled a cs for DS for being breech, it felt sort of anticlimactic-- then I went into labor the day before his scheduled birth. With DS2 being breech, I'm scheduled again and I'm secretly hoping that he picks his own birthday too, though DH is excited about the idea of walking into the hospital and announcing, "Good morning! We're here for her to have our baby!"
@yogahh I'm being induced on Friday and had one scheduled the first time too for bp issues, but DS decided to arrive 3 days early. There's a chance you could still have that moment. I'm not so secretly hoping it happens again this time but it is less likely at 38+2. Stay active that week and hope for the best, either way you and baby are being looked after and that's the most important. But I totally get where you're coming from.
Is anyone else being induced (or have a planned cs) and feeling kinda sad about it? After meeting with my dr this week, she doesn't want me to go past 40 weeks. The high risk dr I met with today agrees. While I am happy to know when she will be here ( I am a typical type-A mentality), being that this is my 1st baby, I am sad that I most likely wont go into labor naturally, and have that moment when my water breaks of "oh my god, I am in labor!!". At the end of the day, having her here healthy and my health are the #1 priorities. I just feel a little like I am being robbed of that special moment. Especially since this all boils down to white coat syndrome.
I have to talk with my midwife on Tuesday, but bc of my BP issues lately and the potential 'size issue' they may want to go the route of induction at 40 weeks for me upon the recommendation of the high risk doctor I saw yesterday. It kinda makes me sad bc it's worlds removed from what I wanted my experience to be (this is actually exactly what happened to my mom with me and what I was completely trying to avoid), but at this point my mindset is as long as everyone is healthy then I don't really care anymore. Despite all that, I am kinda sad I might not get that 'OMG, I'm in labor' moment. It's not really helping either that everyone who talks to me lately says that I really don't want to be induced. Way to make this worse for me people.
@yogahh I'm being induced on Friday and had one scheduled the first time too for bp issues, but DS decided to arrive 3 days early. There's a chance you could still have that moment. I'm not so secretly hoping it happens again this time but it is less likely at 38+2. Stay active that week and hope for the best, either way you and baby are being looked after and that's the most important. But I totally get where you're coming from.
@ncm0328I caved last Saturday and ate unheated deli meat at lunch. We were at a sandwich/salad place, and I wasn't feeling a salad. Baby and I lived to tell the tale. I think when I heard in my breastfeeding class that you should avoid cold cuts if you're breastfeeding finally just made me over it. I could have ordered a salad instead of a sandwich, but isn't it ironic that mixed greens have been in the news more for listeria than deli meat, yet the cold cuts are what is off limits?
this is exactly why my doctor has told me since the beginning cold cuts weren't a huge deal. She said the last big out breaks were from greens, so as long as you trust the place you buy the deli meat from you're probably fine
@yogahh It's taken me a while to come to terms with the whole induction vs natural child birth I was hoping for. My MFM last week said 37 weeks no later. I was hoping for an extra week or two. I'm worried little one won't be ready for an induction at that point. I do trust my doctors and am going to follow their advice. I was a little bummed since my blood pressure has settled down some and I feel good. I'm hoping to find out more tomorrow at my next appt.
Is anyone else being induced (or have a planned cs) and feeling kinda sad about it? After meeting with my dr this week, she doesn't want me to go past 40 weeks. The high risk dr I met with today agrees. While I am happy to know when she will be here ( I am a typical type-A mentality), being that this is my 1st baby, I am sad that I most likely wont go into labor naturally, and have that moment when my water breaks of "oh my god, I am in labor!!". At the end of the day, having her here healthy and my health are the #1 priorities. I just feel a little like I am being robbed of that special moment. Especially since this all boils down to white coat syndrome.
Feel the same way. My first was a scheduled induction that ended in a Csection due to not progressing. This one is just a scheduled Csection. I've never gone into labour nor felt a contraction. I'm kinda sad about it but kinda happy that I don't really have to deal with the pain.
@yogahh I'm in the same position too. I find out tomorrow if I'll be induced next week. If not then I'm still not allowed to go to term so if she doesn't arrive by the end of next week I'll still be induced. I'd rather have a c section...almost...just not what I had planned for at all!!
Oh my.... So I posted that 4d of Harper today a few posts up. When I sent it to my husband, the picture sent rotated. Check out how creepy this is on a 90 degree angle. Once you see the second face you will never unsee
I just got a coupon book for Jersey Mikes, they opened a new one right by my house. I've been craving a flippin Jersey Mikes sandwich but I've made it this far and would feel really bad giving in this close to the end...WHY JERSEY MIKES, WHY?
Tomorrow they're selling sandwiches for $1 at Jersey Mikes. Customer Apprrciation Day.
I just looked this up because I was like YESSSSS and it's actually Jimmy John's doing the $1 subs tomorrow (which kinda blows because they don't have any hot subs). But I might go get my tuna on for $1 with no regrets. Thanks for the tip!
Yes, sorry guys! I got ahead of myself. I think I tricked myself. I prefer Jersey Mikes to Jimmy. The veggie at Jimmy is pretty good though. Definitely worth $1.
We split ours up the same way, with me doing all our mutual friends as well. I helped him with wording things and addressed all the envelopes and he licked them shut. We laughed that my pace was double his (I finished 10 in the time he did 5) but we got it done. Teamwork for the win! If it makes anyone feel better we only just sent ours out last weekend, a month after our shower. Not my usual style to wait so long but I figure people understand.
I think the TY etiquette for Baby Showers is that if you get them out to people before the baby comes, you are perfect!
What do you all think about post-Baby gifts or food? I would love to write thoughtful thank yous, but I am also realistic. Would a nice text or call do?
Mama to Three Girls: Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
speaking of moons (but not pot), there's a full moon on Friday... I asked my nurse practitioner today whether it's an OWT that more babies are born on full moons and she said that it's actually true. we may be seeing more action on the birth announcements thread this weekend!
I'm thankful to be going to my doctor as is on Friday.
Been married since 2009. Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter) Several MCs DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
yogahh
I hear you on feeling down about a scheduled induction or c-section. On one hand I want LO to pick his/her Birthday, but on the other hand, my c-s is at 37.2weeks, and that's earlier than ideal anyway. Now that I know my favorite OB of the group is on call that day, I really want to make it to my scheduled c-s date.
Mama to Three Girls: Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
I've actually had people on my FB feed looking for the green moon tonight. Wouldn't have had any idea what they were talking about if I hadn't seen the picture posted here earlier.
@yogahh I'm being induced on Friday and had one scheduled the first time too for bp issues, but DS decided to arrive 3 days early. There's a chance you could still have that moment. I'm not so secretly hoping it happens again this time but it is less likely at 38+2. Stay active that week and hope for the best, either way you and baby are being looked after and that's the most important. But I totally get where you're coming from.
GOOD LUCK!!!!
Thanks! I plan to walk everywhere tomorrow and Friday, maybe it will work?!
Re: **The Everything Random Thread for May 2016**
The other day at BBB DH comes around the corner with a big grin on his face, holding a small package.
"I figured out what those cotton cone-things were for!"
And it was at that moment that I discovered "pee pee tee-pees."
DS: Born 5-17-16
I did not know this.
Me: 31
DH: 29, SA - Great
Married: June 12,2011
TTC #1: 1/2014
Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Treatment: Clomid: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored
Menopur 75ml (upped to 112.5ml), Ovidrel, & IUI IUI #1 8/31/2015
9/15/2015: BFP HCG - 400, 9/17/2015: HCG - 827, 9/21/2015 - HCG 3,327!and yes, totally agree about the irony of no cold cuts but fresh greens are totally acceptable.
Soooo.....childbirth seems like fun....
Rockmelon is a freakin cantaloupe!
Everything suddenly became a whole lot more concrete in my head, for good and bad.
I think the answer is no. This is going to be really interesting.)
I think the TY etiquette for Baby Showers is that if you get them out to people before the baby comes, you are perfect!
What do you all think about post-Baby gifts or food? I would love to write thoughtful thank yous, but I am also realistic. Would a nice text or call do?
Mama to Three Girls:
Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor
and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!
Been married since 2009.
Unicornuate Uterus (yes I menstruate glitter)
Several MCs
DD born 2013 (our miracle "you can't have babies" baby!)
5.5.16 | 8.14.17 | 1.30.19
Now that I know my favorite OB of the group is on call that day, I really want to make it to my scheduled c-s date.
Mama to Three Girls:
Twins born March 2014 at 26 weeks due to preterm labor
and our 37weeker born May 9th, 2016!