Randoms! 12/5

serenity13 · December 2016

Happy first full week of December ladies!! Another week closer to meeting our little ones!!!

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mecoats · December 2016

I have an internal interview today for a promotion. Hoping it goes well.

And other good news my mom is starting her new job today. She's excited and I know she will rock her new position!

Also - I turned the heat up slightly yesterday. Well last night was terrible! I couldn't sleep that well. Apparently I need it super cold.

Gators&BoSox · December 2016

good luck @mecoats!

pandalily · December 2016

Good luck on your interview @mecoats! Also, holy cannoli your countdown says 100 days left for you!!! We are getting so close it is awesome!

kjd291 · December 2016

Did someone say: COUNTDOWNS!? Hehe.

4 days -- ALL hit viability!!
20 days- Christmas!!
25 days- ALL hit Trimester THREE!!

mecoats · December 2016

@pandalily - holy cow! I didn't even realize it, until you said something

YAY!!!

kiyamurph · December 2016

I'm being a bad girl and playing hooky from work today. In my defense, I hardly ever call off work unless I'm really sick or my son is sick. But I called off because we're going to be moving to Portland early next year and we went down there yesterday to look at houses that my husband had already seen. We put an offer on one with an amazing floor plan. The backyard isn't ideal, but the layout of the house and the 3 car garage, which is über hard to find in Portland in our price range, makes up for the less than ideal backyard. We're not certain they'll accept the offer since we came in low and asked for things to be added, but doesn't hurt to use this as a starting point. I have TONS to do at home, like going through the closet and drawers and getting rid of old clothes, I have to organize my toddler's old clothes into bins, which I'm absolutely not looking forward to, so we can get our house ready to be put on the market. If the offer is accepted, the closing date is Jan 27th, which is really not that far away. Eek! This is happening so fast!

Gators&BoSox · December 2016

@kiyamurph that sounds like a completely acceptable reason to play hooky lol. fx for you!

serenity13 · December 2016

Best of luck today @mecoats you deserve it!! You'll do amazing!!

Can't believe we're all hitting viability this week, very cool!!

@kiyamurph that house sounds awesome, I hope they accept your offer!!!

I was talking with my sister last night about baby registry things, specifically sleeping arrangements for babies when they're really young. Are any of you planning to use a pack n play instead of a traditional crib the first couple months? I bought a sleeper thing (https://www.amazon.com/Tiny-Love-Rocker-Napper-Red/dp/B008VU3A1C) that my sister thinks is dangerous because it has sides that the baby could go up against, even though he would be buckled into it... I was planning on using this with baby in our bedroom the first few months but now I'm wondering if she's right about it potentially being a suffocation hazard... I was also planning to buy a rock 'n play sleeper as like a back up or for naps, but am a little worried about using it too much because I read it can contribute to flat head...? Anyone use either of these previously as a primary sleeper or plan to use one this time around?

Happyhiker · December 2016

@serenity13 I planned on using a rock n play by my bed for the first couple of months before transferring my baby to a crib. I hadn't read about the flat head issue. Yikes! You are making me reconsider. Regardless, I want something small in my room next to the bed for sleeping.

kiyamurph · December 2016

@serenity13 I do see what your sister is saying about the sides of that napper. I think something like that would be good for literally just napping for short periods of time, but not for nighttime. The good thing about a rock n play is that it has mesh sides, so it's breathable. My toddler slept in his for 6 months in our room and we never had an issue. This time around we're using the pack n play that never got much use with my son. The flat head issue is only for those that put their little ones in the rock n play 24/7, and that goes for any surface, whether it be a bassinet, crib, floor, what have you. As long as baby does tummy time, lays on your chest, gets carried in a carrier, what have you, flat head won't be an issue.

mrsyimster · December 2016

I passed the glucose test!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chrlyr · December 2016

I finally picked and purchased a take-home outfit for little mister. For some insane reason, I've been agonizing over the decision for weeks. I mean, who cares, right?

I have a regular OB appointment tomorrow and we should schedule my glucose test. I'm actually really excited to get it over with. I had some struggles with my last pregnancy related to GD issues, so I'm hopeful about getting a clean bill of health.

RunBooRun · December 2016

Anyone ordered their breast pump yet? I know that most insurance companies will cover it, but I have no idea how that process works. Besides, my insurance is changing Jan 1, so I'm thinking about waiting until then.

jmacd22 · December 2016

@RunBooRun I was lucky enough to get a brand new one for free through a Facebook mom group I'm part of so I dont have to be wait for my insurance but I hear the process takes 2-3 weeks

EALasagna45 · December 2016

@mecoats Good luck at your interview! Knock 'em dead.

@kiyamurph How exciting! I hope they accept your offer and you hear back soon.

@RunBooRun I already ordered and received my breast pump and it was a much easier process than I anticipated. I was lurking another BMB and somebody went through this website https://www.breastpumps.aeroflowinc.com/ in which I did too. You put in your insurance information and they'll let you know if they can supply you with your pump. The process from inquiry to delivery took around 2 weeks. Their customer service was AWESOME.

babyspice · December 2016

@RunBooRun I tried calling my insurance directly to see how to go about getting a breast pump covered by my insurance and they gave me very minimal information but said my doctor will know what is covered. So when I went in for my appointment last week they gave me everything I needed to know and they did most of the work for me. my suggestion would be to ask your doc what's covered. maybe they can even suggest which insurance company to go with (the one you have now or the one you are switching to) for the best pump because I know some have better options than others.

RunBooRun · December 2016

@EALasagna45 and @babyspice - Thanks!!

mrsyimster · December 2016

@runboorun I have BCBS PPO I ordered mine through Bryam Health Care. U can find their website and call them. They have spectra and medela to choose from (and other ones). They will tell u how much ur insurance covers or if u need to pay part or all. They won't charge u till they talk to the insurance company. I ordered medela bc my friends all have it. It came in a week, and its new, not a rental, all mine. My insurance covered all.

kiyamurph · December 2016

This is what my day is consisting of.

I didn't realize this kid had so many clothes! And of course I'm getting all weepy looking at his little onsies.

And just FYI, my dog wasn't helpful at all.

catrb89 · December 2016

@RunBooRun I ended up going to Medela's website and typing in my insurance information. The covered pump popped up for $0 and I ordered it. The issue I had with the insurance companies is that they wanted you to go through medical suppliers, which were hit or miss on what types of pumps they carried. I heard great things about Medela, so I went for that and it was super easy.

alexandrae90 · December 2016

@serenity13 my DD slept in a rock n play for first 4 months or so , no issues here.

@RunBooRun try yummy mummy.com that's where I got mine 100% covered through Aetna and there is a drop down menu to select your insurance carrier . This is my 2nd pregnancy in 2 years so I did not get a new pump this time around but I got all new parts and tubing completely covered by insurance

Foersty · December 2016

@RunBooRun I actually got mine a couple of months ago. I wasn't sure how long the process would take, so I contacted my insurance to ask about how pregnancy works with it and they were super helpful (I currently have Humana). She gave me a few different websites I could order it from and it just plugged in my policy number and dr office info. They contacted the dr office for the prescription for it and the pump arrived like 2 days later. Easy peasy.
My insurance is also changing to Blue Cross Blue Shield in January, and I am considering getting another pump and seeing which I like better, or leaving one at work and having one for home maybe. Hopefully it'll be just as easy. Seems like it really depends on what insurance you have as far as when they'll allow you to order it.

kjd291 · December 2016

Like everyone has said-depends on insurance. Mine called ME and did all the work for us last time around, this time my midwife had all the paperwork at my last appointment to order for me -but I declined because I'm gonna stick with the one from DD1 (which I may have used a handful of times)

DrillSergeantCat · December 2016

There is no reason not to use a pack and play for baby. Any surface can give baby a flat head if left in the same spot for long enough. A rock and play, however, is not a safe sleep solution. Babies should sleep flat on their backs on a firm mattress with nothing near soft in with them. The semi reclined position of the rock n play (and other items like it) can restrict the airway, it also allows gravity to pull baby into his prefered position and stay there which does cause flat head syndrome, it can also increase acid reflux. A safer alternative to any of the semi-reclining rockers that are popular for sleeping is a bassinet. They're small enough to fit right next to the bed, but they are flat and are approved by the American Association of Pediatrics.

@babyspice I had a very similar experience with my insurance company. I had to get a prescription from my doctor, though. My insurance company tried telling me they'd only pay to rent one and said I had a 20% coinsurance, yet somehow I ended up with a brand new Medela.

My random - I have a sinus infection and I feel like crap. Therefore, people are irritating me more than usual.

kjd291 · December 2016

When you are exhausted, your SO is exhausted, newborn is picky about sleep... you let your kid sleep wherever works for all of you to catch a few winks.

I thought id use the pack and play for DD, but she refused to use it. We ended up bedsharing with a bassinet. Ideally I'd like to use pack and play up next to our bed this time for closeness but extra space in bed - but I have no set expectations. Whatever gets us all the most sleep will be what we pick when the time comes!

babyspice · December 2016

My random is that my baby shower invites are going out today and they are adorable and im getting so excited!

katem-3 · December 2016

My dreams are getting out of control. I swore my sister told me she wanted this nice belt for Christmas - today when I asked her where I could find it she told me she never even talked to me about a belt. Ahh, I am losing it! Every few days I feel like I need to text someone when I wake up just to confirm whether or not something actually happened!

C25 · December 2016

@serenity13 you might want to look into the "dockatot". It's a baby bed that's safe. My son wouldn't sleep in the rock and play. I've never tried the dock a tot but I ordered it for this baby and can't wait to use it!

samm1225 · December 2016

All of my shirts are getting too short. Even the maternity ones. Why can't tall people clothes ever be easy to find?

Etf: spelling

Gators&BoSox · December 2016

i want the dock a tot so bad! if LO has sleep issues like DS did I'm taking the plunge . I'm really just kind of stressing out about where baby will sleep after a few months. We could technically make our guest room work, transfer DS to a big boy bed and give her the crib but we don't know exactly when we are moving yet which I think is just adding to my worries.

Gators&BoSox · December 2016

@samm1225 short lady here but big belly and some of my maternity shirts are too short too! Funny enough, some of my regular tops still fit. I give up lol

kjd291 · December 2016

The dock-a-tot does look great. I just can't justify the price tag when it's more then I spent for my crib and mattress...

ETA: if you google babynest, moms are making similar items on etsy for $45... I'd ask some questions about the material and breathability, but might be worth looking into.

wintersong · December 2016

@kiyamurph Hey, I'm playing hooky on Friday for a fake doctors appt because I am so effing tired of seeing the same 30 students every day. (I work at a school with a 4x4 schedule so I see that same students every day for an hour and a half class period rather than every other day. No break from the jerks, I mean little dears.) I feel like when i am at the point of cussing mentally at my students I need a mental health day, lol.

wintersong · December 2016

Tonight my son asked to nurse for the first time in a week. I said, "Oh, I don't think we do that anymore." He just sighed a laid his head in my shoulder. The end of a chapter.

lilies5/28/06 · December 2016

@mecoats Hope your interview went well!
@kiyamurph hope your offer goes through, its stressful househunting and packing but its always nice getting a new place.
@serenity13 I've always used a pack and play with a bassinet but I'm considering getting the rock and play.

My random Ive been gone for a bit but I excited because today was the last day of clinical for my nursing students and I can finally breathe, no more evaluations due. I will miss teaching but with a fourth kid on the way I dont think my sanity can manage teaching on the side along with my full time job. I also have an OB appt tomorrow getting the glucose testing done.

Gators&BoSox · December 2016

aw @longliveregina it's a bittersweet thing when they are finally done. I feel ya

kiyamurph · December 2016

@longliveregina I won't judge you for not going to work on Friday! And also, I totally get the feeling of being done with breastfeeding. Very bittersweet. My 2 yo misses it and so now he'll ask to say hi to my boobs. It's pretty funny. If we're on the couch, he'll say, "hi boobs?" And then I'll lift my shirt and he'll lay his head on them. Breastfeeding this next baby is the one thing I worry about when it comes to my little guy being jealous. Considering my boobs were a source of comfort for him for 2 years, I'm not surprised he still misses them.

catybug820 · December 2016

Good random: We live in a small ranch style 3 bedroom, 1 bath (although the 3rd bedroom is closers to closet size). It has been a great starter home, but I have been complaining to DH about the lack of space and overload of stuff since we started trying to get pregnant. Also, I complained about the fact that it's next door to his parents, but that was not the major issue. Essentially, he said too bad we owe too much on it still, and it is in the best neighborhood in town, so suck it up...About two weeks ago we found out another house, two houses down the street, was about to go on the market. My in-laws found out it was going for a good price and didn't want us to miss out, so they are lending us the cash to do a cash sale, and once our house sells we can pay them back. It is about triple the size of our house and we put it under contract this weekend. We will close by the end of the year! It is super dated, but we just plan to plug away at it a little at a time and make it our own.

Not so good random: I have been sick over a week, and I think it has turned into a sinus infection. My boss sent me home today, and I'm hoping to make it through the full day tomorrow.

samm1225 · December 2016

Gators&BoSox said:

@samm1225 short lady here but big belly and some of my maternity shirts are too short too! Funny enough, some of my regular tops still fit. I give up lol

Do they just not consider these things? Or is there like, a secret store you can shop at if you still need to look presentable past a certain point?

anonellis · December 2016

@samm1225 you may not want to shell out the $$$ at this point because they're expensive and we don't have a ton of time to go, but Isabella Oliver is the only maternity brand I have not had this problem with (I'm tall and also having twins, so I need all the fabric I can get).

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