@eatinwatermelonseeds So we had allergy free treats (but I forgot to get a teal pumpkin to let people know). We live in quite a large subdivision and I was impressed with the number of houses that had teal pumpkins out. Some houses had edible treats, some had little prizes like stickers, the mini containers of slime from Target, and bouncy balls. Some houses had both! Candy, allergy free treats, and non edible treats. There aren't any allergies in my family, but we have a couple kids with significant allergies at our daycare so I was more aware this year.
@fatmonica did you grow out of the dairy allergy? DH has very mild (but can get bad) anaphylactic reactions to dairy but people assume it's lactose intolerance which it isn't. I've always been on the lookout for DD (and will be for this LO). So far so good although his didn't really get bad until his teens which isn't common. His allergy test showed he was allergic to beef, not dairy, but when he has his episodes (had a couple ER trips in high school) he hasn't had beef but has had cheese. He took one sip of a drink I made with whey protein powder and his throat got insanely itchy. Allergies are so confusing.
@kvh22 Allergies are confusing. Mine wasn't lactose intolerance either - if I remember right I was actually allergic to the protein in milk. I outgrew it when I was around 16. Milk sent me into shock when I was little. As a child butter would cause me to break out in hives and anything with cheese would give me a stomach ache. I noticed fewer problems as I got older and gradually was able to add in dairy products. I still don't eat a ton of dairy or drink regular milk but it's more because I never learned to like it. I'm fine now with cheese, butter, and chocolate which I have learned to love.
@imrachellea I'm surprised with how many houses there are in the area we went to that there wasn't a single teal pumpkin. We set out his candy for the switch witch (and now she's working on eating it all 😂) and I left him some Pokeballs I had ordered a while back. He was so so excited about the switch witch and her cat.
So like, how bad for you is ginger ale? I don't drink soda because it kind of grosses me out and I just don't like it, but the ginger ale does help with the nausea. It feels "healthier" but I don't think it actually is
@DuchessOfCambridge well, it's caffeine free, but contains the same amount of sugar as a can of regular coke or pepsi or whatever. So about the same amount of sugar as 4 fun size Twix.
@sleepy33 :-o !!!! K, so cooling it on the ginger ale. That's disgusting. Maybe I can make ginger infused sparkling water. @SpaceBurger I've been drinking LaCroix all day and no help!
@eatinwatermelonseeds Are there any brands or specific types of candy that are more allergy friendly? I’d like to have some on hand next year, but honestly don’t even know where to start.
@DressageDarling it isn't a candy, but Oreos are accidentally vegan. Really, kids can be allergic to anything- nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, dairy. Overall there is no safe bet that will avoid every allergy, except non-food items. I plan to always have candy on hand, but also a teal pumpkin option of maybe those little dollar store coloring kits with super heroes or something. Thank you for asking ♥️
I have the HAPPIEST little boy. I reminded him as we got off the bus that the switch witch came and he RAN into the house and started yelling POKEMON MOM THE SWITCH WITCH GOT ME POKEBALLS, HOW DID SHE KNOW?! 😂♥️ I love this kid.
@DuchessOfCambridge you could always try diet ginger ale. Not sure if anyone avoids aspertame, though, so that could be an issue. Also, you could try diet gosling's ginger beer, too, but I'm not sure what the artifical sweetener is...
I have an appt tomorrow and I'm kind of freaked out. After recent happenings here with some of our ladies I'm panicked. I have yet to see/hear the heartbeat. I'm desperately hoping to have an ultrasound, but I'm not sure if it will happen. I know I could probably request it if the mobile machine is available. I just wish I could have gotten an appt before 3pm, it's going to be such a long day.
@imrachellea I'm feeling the same. Appointment tomorrow at 2:30 that was originally earlier in the day but didn't work with DH's schedule and I really want him there. I hope we all have great appointments!
Guys- Has anyone ever switched jobs while pregnant? A new position opened up within my organization that I’ve been prodded to apply for by some colleagues. I’ve literally been in the same position for 12 years and very comfortable in it and can do it in my sleep. It’s comfy right now, but there’s no room for growth for me in this position. I’d make 10% more (or about half LOs day care expenses) but work a lot in March and April planning a conference. I love the team. I love the boss and I really am probably the best internal candidate. Nothing about my benefits or leave situation will change. I feel like I can’t let this opportunity pass me by.
@chloe97 I have not switched jobs during pregnancy but my EDD with DD was 8/21 and our company's huge conference (22K attendees) where my team runs a major program started on 8/27. I'm lucky to get to work from home a lot but did have to go in for more meetings and was definitely busier. I was a FTM so no kids at home but it worked out really well for me. I wouldn't let that keep you from applying. I would absolutely say go for it!
@chloe97 I have no experience but GO FOR IT!!! It would be pretty sh*tty of them to pass you by when you’ve been loyal to the company so long just because you’re pregnant.
DD1: June 2014 - VBM4lyfe DD2: October 2016 DC3: coming May 2019
@chloe97 you could definitely at the very least apply! Especially since it's at the same company and you could keep your PTO and all other benefits. I can't believe you've been in the same position for 12 years, btw!! I could not do that. But then again, now that i have a child, maybe I would do that.
Oh I should note that my qualms around starting a new job while pregnant is simply around having to work really hard at a time I feel least like working at all.
ETA I work for a child/pregnant moms advocacy organization. We are pretty much 75% female and we have generous leave policies. I never in a million years would feel like I’d be discriminated for being pregnant. At least not by this particular hiring manager who I work well with and have a lot of respect for.
@mrskoz428 same thing happened to me today! We had conferences 1-3 and they asked for a 3:15 which I agreed to but said I would need to make sure someone could get ds off the bus. They never showed and never called except to say that the kid wouldn’t be here for any of the half days. On top of it another parent called to ask for a later time so I ended giving them a 3:35 time, but had this parent called to say they couldn’t make it I could have scheduled them at 3! So inconsiderate. I also work in a district where parents are very uninvolved (I’m sure it won’t be my only no show) and it can be very disheartening.
@imrachellea and @kvh22 I’ve been feeling a little more anxious than usual too after the recent posts. We weren’t able to hear the heartbeat at my 10 week appt, which they told me beforehand it was still early, and we may not hear it; however, I remember hearing it with DS at 10 weeks, so I keep thinking about that and worrying some. They found the heartbeat flickering on the little ultrasound machine, but PGAL brain still has me anxious. My 12 week appointment is on Tuesday. Hope both of your appointments go well tomorrow!
@chloe97 I haven’t changed jobs while pregnant, but it sounds like you’d be a great fit for the job and should go for it if you want it! It sounds like a good opportunity for you!
Hey guys. Just popping in to say sorry for being so MIA this week. I too have been shaken by some of the announcements this week (Zuuls mom and I are close from our last bmb). I’ve also been crazy busy selling furniture, building new furniture and rearranging my house to create a new play area for DD in our living room with the hard floors. Because we’re starting Oh Crap potty training tomorrow and I’m also freaking terrified about that. Anyway, that’s where I’ve been that that’s where I’m going. OCPT requires you to just stare at your kid for the first few days so that’s where I’ll be. Please pray for me and my floors lol.
@sleepy33 love the idea of that water, hate the price. Maybe it’ll randomly be in the grocery store one day
@knarlytaurus diet stuff freaks me out so I tend to stay away. I actually don’t like ginger beer or that would be a good option. I’m being difficult haha
@chloe97 I would do it! I get what you mean though. I’m starting school in Jan and I think that will be a bit of a rough transition. You’re job sounds like a dream! Not like, as in easy but as in really awesome.
@Stormiewinter I was very frustrated because they asked for this time! Their child has done zero homework in two months, has been involved in two fist fights, and has major anger issues, which terrifies me being pregnant. I really needed to talk to them but they don’t respond to emails, don’t return phone calls, and apparently don’t show up for conferences. Ugh!
If you love seltzer, I'd highly recommend a sodastream. We've had one for years and it's great. If you have the inclination, you can even make your own ginger syrup and cut back some on sugar (here's an example of how easy it is: https://www.thespruceeats.com/homemade-fresh-ginger-ale-recipe-1806054)
If you love seltzer, I'd highly recommend a sodastream. We've had one for years and it's great. If you have the inclination, you can even make your own ginger syrup and cut back some on sugar (here's an example of how easy it is: https://www.thespruceeats.com/homemade-fresh-ginger-ale-recipe-1806054)
Ooo thanks for sharing. I’m totally going to try this with waaaaay less sugar. A sodastream is not in our budget right now but I’ve seen them being given away for free locally sometimes so ill keep an eye out! I know that seems silly because we save money long term but the upfront price tag is hefty lol
@poshspice Let me know how the potty training goes! I really wish DS would show more interest in it at home. His daycare teacher told me he’ll go at school, and I was like wait, what?! He wants absolutely nothing to do with it at home. He won’t even sit on his little potty. I feel like he’ll be in diapers until he’s 10 at this rate.
I’m not into decorating for Christmas this early, but I do want to start getting ideas for family (mainly DS) and try to get a head start rather than procrastinating (and stressing out) like I do every year. Anyone else have Christmas present ideas for the kids yet? I thought about a wooden swingset, but most are pretty expensive, and it makes me wonder how much he’d actually use it/how quickly he’d grow out of it.
@megsb615 I can only speak to the fact that I had a wooden swing set but I used it from when I was 3 until I was in middle school and now my nieces and nephews use it at their house. It’s lasted 20 years!
@mrskoz428 That’s awesome. I would love to have DS and baby #2 love it for years to come. It seems like toys are taking over our house, so I definitely like the idea of his “big present” being an outside toy. 😂
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@SpaceBurger oh wow and kinda sad at the same time
https://www.amazon.com/Langers-Organic-Flavored-Sparkling-Ginger/dp/B01M0LHANQ
LaCroix tastes like all other sparkling water to me. I like sparkling water and I think every brand is equally good :shrug emoji:
I have the HAPPIEST little boy. I reminded him as we got off the bus that the switch witch came and he RAN into the house and started yelling POKEMON MOM THE SWITCH WITCH GOT ME POKEBALLS, HOW DID SHE KNOW?! 😂♥️ I love this kid.
DD1: June 2014 - VBM4lyfe
DD2: October 2016
DC3: coming May 2019
ETA I work for a child/pregnant moms advocacy organization. We are pretty much 75% female and we have generous leave policies. I never in a million years would feel like I’d be discriminated for being pregnant. At least not by this particular hiring manager who I work well with and have a lot of respect for.
@chloe97 I haven’t changed jobs while pregnant, but it sounds like you’d be a great fit for the job and should go for it if you want it! It sounds like a good opportunity for you!
@knarlytaurus diet stuff freaks me out so I tend to stay away. I actually don’t like ginger beer or that would be a good option. I’m being difficult haha
@chloe97 I would do it! I get what you mean though. I’m starting school in Jan and I think that will be a bit of a rough transition. You’re job sounds like a dream! Not like, as in easy but as in really awesome.
I’m not into decorating for Christmas this early, but I do want to start getting ideas for family (mainly DS) and try to get a head start rather than procrastinating (and stressing out) like I do every year. Anyone else have Christmas present ideas for the kids yet? I thought about a wooden swingset, but most are pretty expensive, and it makes me wonder how much he’d actually use it/how quickly he’d grow out of it.