85 degrees in Massachusetts today, I'm so done with this warm weather!
Is anyone getting a flushot this year? I got a generic voicemail from my doctor specifically advising pregnant women to get the shot.. I've never had the flu, but not sure if I should get it and if I'm at increased risk.
I'm in MA too! Looks like this weekend will cool down a little.
I've never gotten the flu shot. This year I'm trying to decide if maybe I should, and DD too. DH always does!
You should get the flu shot! It's not just about your compromised immune system, the babies are due in the middle of flu season. My SIL won't let anyone near her kids if they haven't had their flu shot.
Also, I was told we need to get them from our OB cause there's a different flu shot strain for pregnant women.
Told our HR dept I was expecting because they needed a headcount for the 2017/2018 schoolyear of the subsidized DC/preschool they've got going on*. I asked them to keep it confidential because I didn't want to tell my direct supervisor until I've got the next few months of my project mapped out so she knows I'm not checking out of my job (deadline to meet regarding project: Oct 4). This means 8 more workdays of flowy tops. I can do this!
*ETA: their reaction: oh, so you'll be giving birth in summer? Me: not quite......
Yes, I am getting the flu shot. Not only does pregnancy affect your autoimmune system, which can increase your chances of getting the flu, but it also passes protection to the baby. Infants cannot receive the flu shot until 6 months old, if I can remember correctly, so this is a must for me.
85 degrees in Massachusetts today, I'm so done with this warm weather!
Is anyone getting a flushot this year? I got a generic voicemail from my doctor specifically advising pregnant women to get the shot.. I've never had the flu, but not sure if I should get it and if I'm at increased risk.
I'm in MA too! Looks like this weekend will cool down a little.
I've never gotten the flu shot. This year I'm trying to decide if maybe I should, and DD too. DH always does!
You should get the flu shot! It's not just about your compromised immune system, the babies are due in the middle of flu season. My SIL won't let anyone near her kids if they haven't had their flu shot.
Also, I was told we need to get them from our OB cause there's a different flu shot strain for pregnant women.
Oh really? My OB told me I can get it at my regular office when I bring my daughter in for hers.
85 degrees in Massachusetts today, I'm so done with this warm weather!
Is anyone getting a flushot this year? I got a generic voicemail from my doctor specifically advising pregnant women to get the shot.. I've never had the flu, but not sure if I should get it and if I'm at increased risk.
I got my flu shot last week. I always get it since I have asthma. It's more important now that we're pregnant. Our immune systems are weaker and if we get the flu it will be harder to fight off. Plus, we need to protect the baby.
@MrsDramaK it's not a different "strain" for pregnant women. It's that we need to get the ones that are preservative free. I tried getting it at my OB's office but they hadn't received it yet. He advised me to get mine from Walgreens/CVS because those guys have a special contract with the vaccine providers so they get the vaccines way before the doctors offices do, and they get a shit load of them.
@Starfish113 Like @Afkash pointed out, I worded it wrong it's not a different strain, we're just supposed to get one that's preservative free. Just confirm with your Regular doctor that his flu shots are.
Definitely advised to get a flu shot! I always skip them, EXCEPT when pregnant. My dad is a physician, and he always says i don't need things, he's very anti medication/medicine for non emergencies. but when he heard me say I wasn't sure if I was getting a flu shot with DD he flipped out and made me promise I'd go get it. It's no joke-compromised immune system, inability to take certain drugs while pregnant if you do get sick, and risk to baby--just not worth it to skip!
@Amber_Waves husbands a baby and hasn't gotten his yet, but when I finally drag him, he'll just go to CVS or Rite-Aid. Preservatives they use in flu shots have mercury in them which is why we need to avoid them. So it's similar to that, DH can eat all the tuna he wants, I am the one who has to avoid it.
I got mine at target, just make sure to tell them you're pregnant so they give you the correct one. Also Idk if they are still doing this but when I got mine they gave everyone who got them a $5 gift card to target. Now I just need to find a way to convince DH to get one... I thought I had convinced him but it's been a couple weeks and he still hasn't gone or brought it up again. Our work always does them late October/early November so maybe I'll just sign him up and tell him he's going...
Me: 33 | DH: 34 Married: October, 19, 2015 EDD 2/22/17 DS1 born on 3/2/17 EDD 3/8/20 DS2 born on 3/10/20 EDD 11/24/23 (Formerly Marriedhamstermom Feb ‘17)
Not pregnant I skip the flu shot because I'm one of those lucky weird people that doesn't hardly ever get sick. While pregnant/ nursing I definitely get it.
Definitely advised to get a flu shot! I always skip them, EXCEPT when pregnant. My dad is a physician, and he always says i don't need things, he's very anti medication/medicine for non emergencies. but when he heard me say I wasn't sure if I was getting a flu shot with DD he flipped out and made me promise I'd go get it. It's no joke-compromised immune system, inability to take certain drugs while pregnant if you do get sick, and risk to baby--just not worth it to skip!
Not gonna lie, I had zero intention of getting a flu shot until I read this. I've never got the flu shot, and have never had the flu. I'm super anti medication unless it's absolutely necessary, I won't even take headache medicine. So I was kinda thinking now is not the time to experiment....but this has changed my mind. I will be asking my OB about it when I go in for my next appointment.
I'll be getting the flu shot and I've already talked to my parents about getting it. my dad is 6 months out of a transplant for cancer so I told him he is exempt obvi My sister had a personality disorder, lives in a community home and ALWAYS gets sick-- like bronchitis multiple times a year (but she won't quit smoking) so I told my mom to talk to my sister. she said she'd take care of it for me. Good to have allies.
Ive already had the whooping cough vaccine & am scheduled in to get the flu jab when i go for my next midwife appointment next month. I've never had either before now but will do what is recommended for my babys health & well being
I called CVS and Rite-Aid and both confirmed that they only carry the preservative free flu shot in their stores. I'd confirm with the pharmacist before they shoot you up, but should be a-okay for pregnant ladies.
Also @scifichick09 definitely get the flu shot, studies show that pregnant women who don't, actually have higher risk for pre-term labor and delivery complications.
Ive already had the whooping cough vaccine & am scheduled in to get the flu jab when i go for my next midwife appointment next month. I've never had either before now but will do what is recommended for my babys health & well being
My doctor told me that it's recommended to get a tdap (whooping cough) booster in the third trimester, even if you've had that vaccine before, so baby gets some of the antibodies/protection.
And same here, no one gets to come visit my baby that hasn't had their tdap and flu shot. Sorry, not worth risking baby getting sick!
+1 for flu & tdap requirements! Having a baby in peak sick season means anyone who wants to visit needs a clean bill of health. My cousin just had a baby last week (5weeks early), and she posted a facebook status about this and insisted people "like" the status to acknowledge her request. Not gonna lie, I was like... hmm sounds like a Good method to let your stance be known.
Definitely advised to get a flu shot! I always skip them, EXCEPT when pregnant. My dad is a physician, and he always says i don't need things, he's very anti medication/medicine for non emergencies. but when he heard me say I wasn't sure if I was getting a flu shot with DD he flipped out and made me promise I'd go get it. It's no joke-compromised immune system, inability to take certain drugs while pregnant if you do get sick, and risk to baby--just not worth it to skip!
Not gonna lie, I had zero intention of getting a flu shot until I read this. I've never got the flu shot, and have never had the flu. I'm super anti medication unless it's absolutely necessary, I won't even take headache medicine. So I was kinda thinking now is not the time to experiment....but this has changed my mind. I will be asking my OB about it when I go in for my next appointment.
Same here. I had zero intention of getting the flu (but was planning on the TDAP) since I've never gotten it or the flu. But you guys changed my mind.
I went to my OB yesterday and he gave me a flu shot. I'd never had one before, but not really for any reason, it just didn't come up, and I don't usually get sick a lot, but I've already had 2 colds this pregnancy, so I can tell my immune system is not as good as normal. He also mentioned that they recommend the whooping cough booster in the 3rd trimester which I'll definitely get as well.
Ive already had the whooping cough vaccine & am scheduled in to get the flu jab when i go for my next midwife appointment next month. I've never had either before now but will do what is recommended for my babys health & well being
My doctor told me that it's recommended to get a tdap (whooping cough) booster in the third trimester, even if you've had that vaccine before, so baby gets some of the antibodies/protection.
And same here, no one gets to come visit my baby that hasn't had their tdap and flu shot. Sorry, not worth risking baby getting sick!
I got the whooping cough vaccine a couple of weeks ago & was told that its purely for the baby & not me? They used to only give it after 30weeks but have recently lowered it to after 16 weeks in the uk.
To all of you who will be requiring anyone who comes to see baby to have a flu shot...I'm actually surprised by this. Nobody in my family ever did this before. I want to do make it a requirement, too, but fear that I'll get a lot of backlash. Are you guys requiring it for ANYBODY who wants to come visit or just those people who will have extended time with you and baby?
@PerraSucia what is your patron is, if you don't mind sharing? I'm a dog which I found amusing. lol
@AfKash I'm currently undecided on that. Definitely people who will have prolonged exposure to baby.. I'd honestly like it to be anyone who holds baby but I'm not sure. All I can think is if baby gets sick how awful that will be, and it makes my neurotic request seem sane.
I am sure I will get side-eyed for asking... but can I start a team green thread?? I am struggling with the decision and could use some support on why to stay team green....
Did my HP nerd friends see that pottermore will help you find your patronus now??!
Whaaaaaat?! Going there now...
When I was there in January I bought 3 of my HP friends chocolate frogs and I firmly believe that it sorted us into our houses. One got Sltheryn and one got Hufflepuff and the other Gryffindor. I want to see my patronus tho.
@AfKash it's a requirement for my parents and siblings and DH's parents and siblings. Also their significant others. Beyond that I am not demanding it, but I'm also not planning on anyone outside that group spending so much time with the baby early on.
@AfKash I'm requiring DH's parents and siblings get it, my friend who will be around a lot, my little sister, and my Mammaw and Pappaw. My parents won't be around until much later anyway, so that group of people should be about the only ones around around the baby. We're going to ask that anybody else who wants to be around the baby please get the shot, but we won't insist it.
+1 for flu & tdap requirements! Having a baby in peak sick season means anyone who wants to visit needs a clean bill of health. My cousin just had a baby last week (5weeks early), and she posted a facebook status about this and insisted people "like" the status to acknowledge her request. Not gonna lie, I was like hmm sounds like a Good method to let your stance be known.
I would really be put off by this. I understand the wishes and if a parent asked me through a personal message or phone call I wouldn't see it the same but a general announcement to everyone a d requesting a lile to ensure you read it, just annoys me. I understand the reasoning and all that. I don't like the method.
The people who would resist or say they weren't aware are probably people who might try to ignore the status anyway.
I have a relative who posted a "cute" note from the baby-to-be about the rules for visiting. Don't touch my face, don't remove me from my seat, don't kiss me, don't bring your kids near me..etc it was written in an extremely condescending manner. It was really rude. Simply addressing things as they come might be more work but comes across nicer. (To some of us)
Did my HP nerd friends see that pottermore will help you find your patronus now??!
Whaaaaaat?! Going there now...
When I was there in January I bought 3 of my HP friends chocolate frogs and I firmly believe that it sorted us into our houses. One got Sltheryn and one got Hufflepuff and the other Gryffindor. I want to see my patronus tho.
I thought I was more of a badass than my Patronus, but it turns out I'm just a lovable loyal pup and I'm ok with that!
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Also, I was told we need to get them from our OB cause there's a different flu shot strain for pregnant women.
TTC since January 2016
BFP - 3/12/16 - MC 4/5/16
BFP - 6/11/16
This means 8 more workdays of flowy tops. I can do this!
*ETA: their reaction: oh, so you'll be giving birth in summer? Me: not quite......
Big Bro 7/14/13
Little Bro 2/6/17
@MrsDramaK it's not a different "strain" for pregnant women. It's that we need to get the ones that are preservative free. I tried getting it at my OB's office but they hadn't received it yet. He advised me to get mine from Walgreens/CVS because those guys have a special contract with the vaccine providers so they get the vaccines way before the doctors offices do, and they get a shit load of them.
TTC since January 2016
BFP - 3/12/16 - MC 4/5/16
BFP - 6/11/16
TTC since January 2016
BFP - 3/12/16 - MC 4/5/16
BFP - 6/11/16
Married: October, 19, 2015
EDD 2/22/17
EDD 3/8/20
EDD 11/24/23
(Formerly Marriedhamstermom Feb ‘17)
Not gonna lie, I had zero intention of getting a flu shot until I read this. I've never got the flu shot, and have never had the flu. I'm super anti medication unless it's absolutely necessary, I won't even take headache medicine. So I was kinda thinking now is not the time to experiment....but this has changed my mind. I will be asking my OB about it when I go in for my next appointment.
ME: 25, DH: 27
TTC #1 since 09/2015
Miscarriage @ 10 wks 02/28/2016
BFP 05/28/2016!
Now to tell the inlaws!
I called CVS and Rite-Aid and both confirmed that they only carry the preservative free flu shot in their stores. I'd confirm with the pharmacist before they shoot you up, but should be a-okay for pregnant ladies.
Also @scifichick09 definitely get the flu shot, studies show that pregnant women who don't, actually have higher risk for pre-term labor and delivery complications.
TTC since January 2016
BFP - 3/12/16 - MC 4/5/16
BFP - 6/11/16
And same here, no one gets to come visit my baby that hasn't had their tdap and flu shot. Sorry, not worth risking baby getting sick!
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14
Same here. I had zero intention of getting the flu (but was planning on the TDAP) since I've never gotten it or the flu. But you guys changed my mind.
I really want want to dress DS up as a Lollypop Gang Munchkin.
Are you guys requiring it for ANYBODY who wants to come visit or just those people who will have extended time with you and baby?
@AfKash I'm currently undecided on that. Definitely people who will have prolonged exposure to baby.. I'd honestly like it to be anyone who holds baby but I'm not sure. All I can think is if baby gets sick how awful that will be, and it makes my neurotic request seem sane.
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
TTC since January 2016
BFP - 3/12/16 - MC 4/5/16
BFP - 6/11/16
ME: 25, DH: 27
TTC #1 since 09/2015
Miscarriage @ 10 wks 02/28/2016
BFP 05/28/2016!
I would really be put off by this. I understand the wishes and if a parent asked me through a personal message or phone call I wouldn't see it the same but a general announcement to everyone a d requesting a lile to ensure you read it, just annoys me. I understand the reasoning and all that. I don't like the method.
The people who would resist or say they weren't aware are probably people who might try to ignore the status anyway.
I have a relative who posted a "cute" note from the baby-to-be about the rules for visiting. Don't touch my face, don't remove me from my seat, don't kiss me, don't bring your kids near me..etc it was written in an extremely condescending manner. It was really rude. Simply addressing things as they come might be more work but comes across nicer. (To some of us)
First BFP: 12/16/13
EDD: 08/23/14
Baby BOY born: 08/29/14