@livin541, my husband deals with mold in his profession. He says the only way to truly get mold out and make it safe is to bleach it with 50% bleach/50% water (if it's the fluffy mold, use more bleach). The bleach could ruin the integrity of the car seat fabric, so he recommends replacing that. The rest you should be able to safely clean it with that mixture then flush it out with multiple water rinses. Then air it out. He says to leave it outside for a couple hours to get the bleach smell out. He also said to check the paperwork on the storage unit. If there was a leak that caused the moisture, they could be liable. PM me if you'd like details on how to remove the mold from specific things.
May Siggy Challenge: Labor Memes
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10 DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI) BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
@kns1988 I go by the rule that whoever the invite is addressed to is who is invited. So if you get "Mr. and Mrs. _____" then I would say the baby isn't. If you get "_____ Family" or something like that then the baby probably is.
That being said, I don't think there's anything wrong with clarifying, especially if it's in a no big deal kind of way, i.e. "Hey it's completely fine either way, but we were just wondering if [baby] is invited."
@kns1988@MTB16 Memorial Day weekend is 2 WEEKS after my due date and I have 2 weddings to go to (luckily both in town), and for one of them I'm a bridesmaid and my husband is a groomsman! It never even occurred to me that our literal newborn wouldn't be included, but the discussion here is definitely going to inspire me to confirm with the brides and grooms!
I have a baby shower etiquette question: my baby shower is Saturday, and because my Amazon registry was distributed ahead of time I've already been receiving gifts shipped directly to me. It's more of a co-ed evening cocktail party type thing and I won't be opening gifts there, and the idea is that gifts are very optional. Should I or should I not bring a stack of thank you cards to give those gift-givers? It's weird right it feels weird to me? I should just mail them afterwards? (It's just tempting to get some of them out of the way before things get too crazy, ha.)
@SKZW I'd clarify what the rationale is for you to get the shot. I see one of the downsides being the risk of hypoglycemia in the newborn after delivery (shot may make your blood sugar briefly higher, exposing baby to an environment that won't be sustained outside the womb - their normal compensation for the higher sugar will drive down their glucose level once they are delivered).
I received two two rounds of steroids, one that started right at admission at 28w5d when the umbilical artery flow was found to be reversed for the first time and no one knew if delivery was going to be necessary in the next 7 days. My 2nd round was 1 week prior to my goal delivery date of 32w1d.
Downsides for mama (my experience): it's a shot in the butt that stings, and I feel like I had trouble sleeping for the next 1-2 nights. Benefits? It probably got both babies a little more ready to be earthside so early, though my bigger twin still needed intubation and surfactant in the first 24 hours.
cato99, I think it's always best to mail them. If you handed them out, people who didn't buy gifts might wonder whether they were supposed to. Plus, people like getting mail. Good luck with the post-baby weddings! I have one that's 5 days after my due date and it's local, but DH will be attending that one alone. I know I'm not going to be in the shape to go!
Me: 29, DH: 31 Married: October 2014 Began TTC: April 2015 BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w) BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w) BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17 BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
Is it WTF Thursday? I only ever seem to come up with a wtf on days that aren't Wednesday. But wtf co worker who sells essential oils. What made you decide to bring a diffuser and turn it on and stink up our whole lounge?? Not to mention I'm not the only pregnant person here and those things haven't been proven safe in pregnancy.
@cato99 I would mail them after. I would feel weird if I brought a gift and realized most people had mailed them as I would feel like I inconvenienced you by having to load and unload a car full of stuff. Most people who sent gifts will probably bring a card or something anyway.
@SKZW maybe your doc is anticipating some higher odds of you delivering earlier than "the plan" and wants you to be ready just in case? No harm in calling to ask about the rationale before the appointment.
@rkstro2 pregnant or not that is a total dick move! I had an old office mate that was a heavy user of perfumes and scented lotions and she actually gave several people migraines and headaches. That is totally something I would talk to a manager about. Also now I want UO Thursday posted becausee essential oils.... I have some opinions.
RE: for flow/underware after baby. Last time I just used the heavy flow always pads. I also didn't use the "padcicles"... just some tucks pads for maybe 3 days and the peri bottle filled with water until stitches healed. I bought old underware just in case, but honestly I never had any issues.
I don't remember any issues with DS but that was 10 years ago..
I did buy a 5 pack of Fruit of the Loom, breathable granny panties from Amazon. Those will be my postpartum undies. I ordered a size up for comfort.
@livin541, my husband deals with mold in his profession. He says the only way to truly get mold out and make it safe is to bleach it with 50% bleach/50% water (if it's the fluffy mold, use more bleach). The bleach could ruin the integrity of the car seat fabric, so he recommends replacing that. The rest you should be able to safely clean it with that mixture then flush it out with multiple water rinses. Then air it out. He says to leave it outside for a couple hours to get the bleach smell out. He also said to check the paperwork on the storage unit. If there was a leak that caused the moisture, they could be liable. PM me if you'd like details on how to remove the mold from specific things.
@livin541 Ditto to the above. I would be comfortable keeping anything with a hard-surface that I could properly clean with bleach. Anything fabric, I would toss. You could try calling the car seat company anyways to ask about cleaning mold, and they might be kind enough to send replacement fabric parts? Maybe wishful thinking, but I'd give that a try.
So my neighbor spilled the pregnancy beans on Facebook. I don't really care as much at this point, but we hadn't mentioned it yet.
In better news, my friend sent me a 3 lb bag of chocolates and bath bombs for my birthday. Woo! Also, my H bought us tickets to Rent (nice job H). This is shaping up to be a good 30th.
@livin541 ugh sorry about the mold! We stored all of our stuff while DH was deployed and came back to it being molded. I was beyond pissed. We had renters insurance though. Like someone said if there was a leak in the roof the storage facitility may be liable. I fought for money (I was told it was covered and then they couldn't figure it where the water came from, it was crazy) and I ended up getting 2 grand. Which worked for me because most of our furniture was Craigslist finds.
I have so many randoms this week. What do you all plan to do about smokers in your family and baby? My inlaws are all extreme chain smokers.
Do you plan to let them hold baby, just wash hands first, not let them? DH and I are NOT on the same page about this. He says he will not allow me to withhold baby from his mom because she smokes, but I am concerned about smoke on her skin and clothes irritating baby.
@SKZW , sorry for the delayed reply! I did not have steroid shots with DS, who was born with an unplanned induction at 37 weeks (basically had 36 hours notice before the induction). I was told that at 37 weeks, the baby was considered full term and likely did not need any steroid shots. He had no NICU time, a little bit of jaundice, and issues with BF, but none of those things would have been addressed by the steroid shot.
With this pregnancy, I'm being induced at 36 weeks, which is considered 1 week shy of full term and will likely include steroid shots. They are monitoring the baby's development and will be doing an ultrasound 6 days before my scheduled induction to make the final call on the steroid shots. I was told, much like your research, that the steroid shots are most effective 1-7 days before delivery. I'm not sure if there are different types of shots and I'm sure your doctors are more up to date on this stuff than I am, but it seems to me based on what I know that they would only do them this early if they were worried about the baby coming BEFORE 38 weeks. Hopefully your doctor can help clarify their reasoning for you!
@kns1988 - I agree with the previous suggestions about possibly bringing someone with you. If that's not possible/preferable, I would probably not bring the baby to the ceremony, just the reception. Babies are unpredictable at that age (and also every other age), and I would be mortified if s/he cried during the ceremony, but I don't think it would be as big a deal during the reception. That being said, I would be super excited to pick out a tiny wedding outfit
@livin541 - I don't really have any additional advice, it seems like the other ladies have it covered, but I'm so sorry that happened! I would be livid. I would definitely read through your paperwork and see what, if any, reimbursement they owe you. That seems like something that they should not be protected against.
So, I was also hoping for a WTF Thursday so I could share this story. I am so confused right now. As I was driving to work this morning, I heard a "THWACK!" on my windshield. I then discover a huge (maybe baseball sized) hunk of raw ground meat stuck to my windshield. How the eff does that happen? I'm baffled. Did someone throw raw meat out their window? It didn't look like roadkill, it looked like store bought ground meat. I'm telling this story to everyone I encounter this morning because my mind is blown. Any theories? What a weird start to the day.
Fur daughter: 02/2011 Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017 *formerly kayemjay*
Holy moly I just sat down and finally read this thread (forgive me for not tagging)
DST SUCKS!
Mold all over the car seat, I'd probably replace it, I would be scared spores could get where they couldn't be seen.
I had my gallbladder removed right after the twins turned 1.
I had the steroid shot last time at 32 weeks and delivered at 34, I swear the shot kept them off of CPAP, but at 38 weeks I don't know if it would really be needed.
I wore depends during my last pregnancy (I would randomly pee on my myself, gross I know) and never thought to wear them post partum then, I probably will do that this time.
I know I am forgetting a ton since this thread is 7 pages long, please forgive me for being unsupportive if I forgot someone.
@kayemjay2 , wt-almighty-f? I have never heard of such a thing. I can't even come up with a theory on how that could have happened. What a strange start to your day.
I'm having very conflicted feelings about my impending maternity leave. Like, there are moments in my day that I actually think I'm going to miss getting up, getting ready, stopping for a latte, and coming into work every day. And moments where I am counting down the hours and number of meetings I have left until my last day on April 7th. Stop it, pregnancy hormones. I don't like this roller coaster one bit.
I had a growth scan yesterday at 30+4 weeks and they said little man is an estimated 4lbs 11oz, that is what DD weighed when she was released from NICU (born at 34+0, released 20 days later!). I feel like this kid is going to be a monster. He is also breech so I feel like I am getting more and more ok with a RCS, also nothing like finding out that your hospital preforms the 4th most csections to make you start to push the VBAC idea farther away.
Non baby randoms from me
We went to to rodeo yesterday and I am paying for it today, good lord I can hardly walk. What was I thinking.
I am meeting with DS's case manager today to discuss his speech therapy situation, our ECI ST quit and he is again without services. We are waiting for the official ASD diagnosis next month which would guarantee more services, but since his speech is only listed as a developmental delay they are just required to provide services, but not a specific frequency or duration. On one of his tests last week, his language was also placed at a 10.5 month olds and he is 26 months, so the delay is significant enough DH and I are wanting to also look into private speech therapy.
During today's appointment he is also getting an OT evaluation so hopefully he will qualify.
@Kipperoo I am daydreaming about maternity leave! I haven't taken a week off work for 7 years. My boss is being really cool and insisting that I take the full 6-8weeks as she wants me coming back refreshed and rested. I can't wait to do stuff around the house, take the kids to the park and on walks... My leave will be The month of May to mid- June, so great summer weather!
@fbmandy55 out of curiosity what do you do again? You say "the full 6-8 Weeks" like a luxury when in reality most docs won't even clear you to return to work before that. I think of a "full" (American) maternity leave to be 12 weeks - the max FMLA covers
I wanted to throw this here in case anyone else had this on their list to buy. The Medela storage solutions kit is currently 52% off (less that $20) at amazon. I bought one last night.
@livin541 That sucks! Unfortunately harsh cleaners are not considered okay to clean the car seat with and when it's mold you're supposed to toss the whole thing Contact the manufacturer and double check, but that is what I always see in manuals and what not.
@BeachMommy2B Ooh! Could I use this with Spectra S2?
@fbmandy55 out of curiosity what do you do again? You say "the full 6-8 Weeks" like a luxury when in reality most docs won't even clear you to return to work before that. I think of a "full" (American) maternity leave to be 12 weeks - the max FMLA covers
I work in real estate. I don't qualify for FMLA because my company only has 2 full-time employees. I say "full" because that is what my employer has offered to me with pay when they don't have to offer any paid time off for maternity.
It's definitely a luxury to me, as with my first, I had to return to work after 2 weeks off and 1 week of half-days. I had a vaginal delivery so my doctor cleared me and I could only afford to take off what I had available in PTO. My company didn't offer any maternity leave.
@fbmandy55 out of curiosity what do you do again? You say "the full 6-8 Weeks" like a luxury when in reality most docs won't even clear you to return to work before that. I think of a "full" (American) maternity leave to be 12 weeks - the max FMLA covers
While most doctors "clear" you for full activity after 6 weeks that is hardly the norm. Many women do not have access to FMLA or employment where taking that much time off is feasible for both job security and financial reasons. The FMLA 12 week "norm" is much more common in professional white collar jobs but outside that circle employment and leave conditions vary greatly.
I wanted to throw this here in case anyone else had this on their list to buy. The Medela storage solutions kit is currently 52% off (less that $20) at amazon. I bought one last night.
Thank you! @nda_roxybabe you can definitely use them as storage. I don't know if your pumping piece will be able to screw on to the bottles.
Thanks so much everyone for the advice on the mold issue. Not something I would normally cry about, but pregnancy made this more upsetting than it normally would be. I read through the agreement with them, and of course it releases them of any liability for property damage, even explicitly stating fungus. Ugh!
We have home owners insurance, but I don't think it's covered. I honestly never thought about a separate renters policy since I knew we'd only be in there for 6 months or so. My parents are our insurance agents though, so I'm going to have them research and see if there's anything that can be done.
@bacorrea did you end up getting the storage place to pay you those damages, or was it through insurance?
@livin541 Sometimes your homeowners policy covers items in storage or in transit when moving. I know our policy covers items while moving, but we have always got a second policy if we had things in storage. I would definitely check to see if it's covered!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
My parents homeowners policy covers stuff in storage, as well as my siblings stuff in their college dorm. Definitely look into it! My insurance paid for the damage.
Although I have to warn you, don't start throwing stuff out just yet. I obviously you aren't going to use some things, but if your homeowners policy will cover it they will want pictures. Also my insurance company wanted to send a cleaner out and they didn't tell me until I had thrown stuff out. It was a nightmare, like I said. I eventually got 2grand out of them because the insurance agent misinformed me when I called right away. @livin541
@fbmandy55 I have one sister who's a smoker. We aren't super close, so I see her once or twice a year. We tell her that she has to have showered before she comes over to my parent's house (we don't go to her, and we're lucky she's in the same town as my parents.) She has to have clean clothes on, and if her clothes smell like smoke she has to borrow a jacket or something similar to cover her clothes before she can hold baby. My parents have a no smoking at their house rule anyway, so we didn't have to add that in. She (who thinks that many things are quite unreasonable!!) does not think that this is at all unreasonable. I feel like asking MIL to buy a jacket to stay smoke free and wear over her other clothes is not unreasonable. Your husband has to realize that your child's NEEDS (health) come before your MIL's conveniences/ wants.
Sigh, we're back to the great stroller debate in our house and IDK why, but it stresses me out! My stroller is on sale, H got the new job, we're good. Except he's all like, are you really going to use it? Do you really need an expensive stroller? I just don't see us using it a lot! Truth is, IDK how much we will use it? I am hoping to get out of the house more with a baby and do things like splash pads, play dates, children's museum, shopping, etc. but who knows if that will happen? I just want that stroller and I don't want a "cheap" one because I'm a brat.
My random- I'm super frustrated! I finally decided to try to get a couple of more things done for baby (I've been so focused on younger daughter and therapy and such lately, that I've really been slacking on preparing for this baby!) I went online to preregister at the hospital. About half an hour of searching their website later, and it looks like there is no online option any more. I have to print a form and mail it to the hospital. I mean, not the end of the world, but argh! Then contacted insurance about which breast pumps that they cover. Oh, they don't fully cover any. They'll give me a 20$ reimbursement for a manual pump, nothing for an electric. So, now we have to pay for that, as mine is now quite old and doesn't function well any more after two kids. Sigh. Again, not the end of the world, we are lucky that we can afford it, but argh!!!
Sigh, we're back to the great stroller debate in our house and IDK why, but it stresses me out! My stroller is on sale, H got the new job, we're good. Except he's all like, are you really going to use it? Do you really need an expensive stroller? I just don't see us using it a lot! Truth is, IDK how much we will use it? I am hoping to get out of the house more with a baby and do things like splash pads, play dates, children's museum, shopping, etc. but who knows if that will happen? I just want that stroller and I don't want a "cheap" one because I'm a brat.
Walks are super beneficial to your Heath and baby's development, soooooo I think you should totally get the stroller. We use ours ALL THE TIME!
@nda_roxybabe I know there are things you can get for the spectra flanges and top to attach to the medela bottles or any smaller mouth bottles. but without the thread changer the bottles don't fit the spectra. If you aren't going to use bottles like that then I would probably stick with what fits the spectra and just transfer to storage bags at nights.
@nda_roxybabe I know there are things you can get for the spectra flanges and top to attach to the medela bottles or any smaller mouth bottles. but without the thread changer the bottles don't fit the spectra. If you aren't going to use bottles like that then I would probably stick with what fits the spectra and just transfer to storage bags at nights.
@chickyclg i'd like to know how well those adapters work. Do you know anyone that's used them? I have a PISA but haven't ordered my free through insurance yet. I can either get another PISA or the Spectra, but I don't want to have a ton of different types of pump parts so that would be helpful if it didn't mess up the suction.
Sigh, we're back to the great stroller debate in our house and IDK why, but it stresses me out! My stroller is on sale, H got the new job, we're good. Except he's all like, are you really going to use it? Do you really need an expensive stroller? I just don't see us using it a lot! Truth is, IDK how much we will use it? I am hoping to get out of the house more with a baby and do things like splash pads, play dates, children's museum, shopping, etc. but who knows if that will happen? I just want that stroller and I don't want a "cheap" one because I'm a brat.
We had this talk once or twice last time about gear. My argument was we generally buy nice things and this seems like an odd time to go cheaper just because. This is one of those things where money does correlate with quality. A stroller is something you will use a lot and will likely use with future kids so you definitely get your money's worth.
This coming from a girl with 2 Uppababy strollers (Vista and a G Luxe) and a BOB.... I may have a shopping problem but I'm on your side!
Re: Randoms and Questions 3.13 - 3.17
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
That being said, I don't think there's anything wrong with clarifying, especially if it's in a no big deal kind of way, i.e. "Hey it's completely fine either way, but we were just wondering if [baby] is invited."
I have a baby shower etiquette question: my baby shower is Saturday, and because my Amazon registry was distributed ahead of time I've already been receiving gifts shipped directly to me. It's more of a co-ed evening cocktail party type thing and I won't be opening gifts there, and the idea is that gifts are very optional. Should I or should I not bring a stack of thank you cards to give those gift-givers? It's weird right it feels weird to me? I should just mail them afterwards? (It's just tempting to get some of them out of the way before things get too crazy, ha.)
@pshaortao Yes! The Sprouts is actually right down the street from me. I plan to do lots of shopping there.
Thanks for all the underwear/padsicle suggestions!
I received two two rounds of steroids, one that started right at admission at 28w5d when the umbilical artery flow was found to be reversed for the first time and no one knew if delivery was going to be necessary in the next 7 days. My 2nd round was 1 week prior to my goal delivery date of 32w1d.
Downsides for mama (my experience): it's a shot in the butt that stings, and I feel like I had trouble sleeping for the next 1-2 nights. Benefits? It probably got both babies a little more ready to be earthside so early, though my bigger twin still needed intubation and surfactant in the first 24 hours.
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Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
@SKZW maybe your doc is anticipating some higher odds of you delivering earlier than "the plan" and wants you to be ready just in case? No harm in calling to ask about the rationale before the appointment.
@rkstro2 pregnant or not that is a total dick move! I had an old office mate that was a heavy user of perfumes and scented lotions and she actually gave several people migraines and headaches. That is totally something I would talk to a manager about. Also now I want UO Thursday posted becausee essential oils.... I have some opinions.
May '17 labor memes
I did buy a 5 pack of Fruit of the Loom, breathable granny panties from Amazon. Those will be my postpartum undies. I ordered a size up for comfort.
In better news, my friend sent me a 3 lb bag of chocolates and bath bombs for my birthday. Woo! Also, my H bought us tickets to Rent (nice job H). This is shaping up to be a good 30th.
Do you plan to let them hold baby, just wash hands first, not let them? DH and I are NOT on the same page about this. He says he will not allow me to withhold baby from his mom because she smokes, but I am concerned about smoke on her skin and clothes irritating baby.
With this pregnancy, I'm being induced at 36 weeks, which is considered 1 week shy of full term and will likely include steroid shots. They are monitoring the baby's development and will be doing an ultrasound 6 days before my scheduled induction to make the final call on the steroid shots. I was told, much like your research, that the steroid shots are most effective 1-7 days before delivery. I'm not sure if there are different types of shots and I'm sure your doctors are more up to date on this stuff than I am, but it seems to me based on what I know that they would only do them this early if they were worried about the baby coming BEFORE 38 weeks. Hopefully your doctor can help clarify their reasoning for you!
@livin541 - I don't really have any additional advice, it seems like the other ladies have it covered, but I'm so sorry that happened! I would be livid. I would definitely read through your paperwork and see what, if any, reimbursement they owe you. That seems like something that they should not be protected against.
So, I was also hoping for a WTF Thursday so I could share this story. I am so confused right now. As I was driving to work this morning, I heard a "THWACK!" on my windshield. I then discover a huge (maybe baseball sized) hunk of raw ground meat stuck to my windshield. How the eff does that happen? I'm baffled. Did someone throw raw meat out their window? It didn't look like roadkill, it looked like store bought ground meat. I'm telling this story to everyone I encounter this morning because my mind is blown. Any theories? What a weird start to the day.
Human sons: 11/2015 & 05/2017
*formerly kayemjay*
DST SUCKS!
Mold all over the car seat, I'd probably replace it, I would be scared spores could get where they couldn't be seen.
I had my gallbladder removed right after the twins turned 1.
I had the steroid shot last time at 32 weeks and delivered at 34, I swear the shot kept them off of CPAP, but at 38 weeks I don't know if it would really be needed.
I wore depends during my last pregnancy (I would randomly pee on my myself, gross I know) and never thought to wear them post partum then, I probably will do that this time.
I know I am forgetting a ton since this thread is 7 pages long, please forgive me for being unsupportive if I forgot someone.
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
I'm having very conflicted feelings about my impending maternity leave. Like, there are moments in my day that I actually think I'm going to miss getting up, getting ready, stopping for a latte, and coming into work every day. And moments where I am counting down the hours and number of meetings I have left until my last day on April 7th. Stop it, pregnancy hormones. I don't like this roller coaster one bit.
Non baby randoms from me
We went to to rodeo yesterday and I am paying for it today, good lord I can hardly walk. What was I thinking.
I am meeting with DS's case manager today to discuss his speech therapy situation, our ECI ST quit and he is again without services. We are waiting for the official ASD diagnosis next month which would guarantee more services, but since his speech is only listed as a developmental delay they are just required to provide services, but not a specific frequency or duration. On one of his tests last week, his language was also placed at a 10.5 month olds and he is 26 months, so the delay is significant enough DH and I are wanting to also look into private speech therapy.
During today's appointment he is also getting an OT evaluation so hopefully he will qualify.
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
I am daydreaming about maternity leave! I haven't taken a week off work for 7 years. My boss is being really cool and insisting that I take the full 6-8weeks as she wants me coming back refreshed and rested. I can't wait to do stuff around the house, take the kids to the park and on walks... My leave will be The month of May to mid- June, so great summer weather!
@BeachMommy2B Ooh! Could I use this with Spectra S2?
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
It's definitely a luxury to me, as with my first, I had to return to work after 2 weeks off and 1 week of half-days. I had a vaginal delivery so my doctor cleared me and I could only afford to take off what I had available in PTO. My company didn't offer any maternity leave.
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
While most doctors "clear" you for full activity after 6 weeks that is hardly the norm. Many women do not have access to FMLA or employment where taking that much time off is feasible for both job security and financial reasons. The FMLA 12 week "norm" is much more common in professional white collar jobs but outside that circle employment and leave conditions vary greatly.
May '17 labor memes
@nda_roxybabe you can definitely use them as storage. I don't know if your pumping piece will be able to screw on to the bottles.
We have home owners insurance, but I don't think it's covered. I honestly never thought about a separate renters policy since I knew we'd only be in there for 6 months or so. My parents are our insurance agents though, so I'm going to have them research and see if there's anything that can be done.
@bacorrea did you end up getting the storage place to pay you those damages, or was it through insurance?
Thanks again guys
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
Although I have to warn you, don't start throwing stuff out just yet. I obviously you aren't going to use some things, but if your homeowners policy will cover it they will want pictures. Also my insurance company wanted to send a cleaner out and they didn't tell me until I had thrown stuff out. It was a nightmare, like I said. I eventually got 2grand out of them because the insurance agent misinformed me when I called right away. @livin541
I feel like asking MIL to buy a jacket to stay smoke free and wear over her other clothes is not unreasonable. Your husband has to realize that your child's NEEDS (health) come before your MIL's conveniences/ wants.
Truth is, IDK how much we will use it? I am hoping to get out of the house more with a baby and do things like splash pads, play dates, children's museum, shopping, etc. but who knows if that will happen? I just want that stroller and I don't want a "cheap" one because I'm a brat.
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
I went online to preregister at the hospital. About half an hour of searching their website later, and it looks like there is no online option any more. I have to print a form and mail it to the hospital. I mean, not the end of the world, but argh!
Then contacted insurance about which breast pumps that they cover. Oh, they don't fully cover any. They'll give me a 20$ reimbursement for a manual pump, nothing for an electric. So, now we have to pay for that, as mine is now quite old and doesn't function well any more after two kids. Sigh. Again, not the end of the world, we are lucky that we can afford it, but argh!!!
If you aren't going to use bottles like that then I would probably stick with what fits the spectra and just transfer to storage bags at nights.
Here's the one i've seen
https://www.amazon.com/Maymom-Changer-Spectra-Flanges-Bottles/dp/B01A4LUZA4?th=1
Maymom Flange Adapter for Spectra S1 Pumps, Spectra S2, Spectra 9 Pump to Use Medela Breastshield and Bottles; Connects Between Maymom Breastshield and Spectra Backflow Protector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DGEDVUM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vcSYybM1KF0M5
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
This coming from a girl with 2 Uppababy strollers (Vista and a G Luxe) and a BOB.... I may have a shopping problem but I'm on your side!
May '17 labor memes
1/7/2015 Twins born @ 34 weeks
1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry