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?Mamas & Mamas to Be: Weekly Check-in?
I'm filling in for Lori for the next 2 weeks 
Hawaii Nestie Mommies
MrsNFB - Sean Patrick - 10.11.08
kauai_luv - Waianuhea - 04.04.09
VanceandLori - Brooke Jillian - 05.15.09
Mrs.HulaHunnie - Jaylee Emiko - 06.11.09
Mrs.Ziz - Bella Kailani - 07.24.09
Hawaiian Honey - Matthew Sebron (Matty) - 08.07.09
MrsWinter - Ashton Christopher - 08.14.09
MyDay1708 - Alexa Leilani - 09.09.09
missaloha - Ellery Lin Ka'imilani- 9.13.09
Hawaii Nestie Due Dates
November 2009
11.08.09 ? Boy ? MrsNJSwimmer
11.11.09 ? Girl ? MrsPresley
11.18.09 ? Girl/Boy twins ? Trieulam
December 2009
12.12.09 ? Baby ? Hulalove
January 2010
February 2010
2.02.10 - Girl ? MarriedtoMrWright
2.11.10 ? Girl ? Sanae78
2.14.10 ? Baby ? SirenSong
2.23.10 ? Baby ? Mauiwedding08
March 2010
3.18.10 ? Boy ? JaysgirlJulie
3.29.10 ? Baby ? Lola808
April 2010
04.26.10 - Baby - lisakeiko
May 2010
5.3.10 ? Babies ? twins! ? redshoegirl
5.11.10 ? Baby ? liubride510
5.16.10 ? Baby ? inamra
June 2010
6.16.10 ? Baby - rwright5
Any additions to these lists?
Post updated due dates or gender reports here.
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers?
(5) baby item that you have not used much?
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S.
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be?
(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies)
**Bonus**
advice for those TTC?
If you are TTC - do you have any questions to ask the pregnant ladies/mommies?
I think Lori wanted to start including TTC'ers so I thought maybe we could start listed some questions in that category as well.
Re: ?Mamas & Mamas to Be: Weekly Check-in?
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
I'm 33 weeks today.
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
I'm feeling really good (despite a bit of a cold). My linea nigra is starting to be more obvious now. I'm feeling more pregnant now because my belly is starting to expand almost daily.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
We had an ultrasound on Oct 9 where the tech found that the baby's head is measuring a little small. They think that is because she/he was breech for a while, but I'm having another ultrasound this Friday with a Perinatologist to confirm that everythng is ok.
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers?
No tips or questions, I'm not thinking about it yet.
(5) baby item that you have not used much?
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S.
I get one year off work and they will hold my position for me. I recieve Employment Insurance benefits for the full year and my employer tops me up to 80% of my pay for 17 weeks from my delivery date.
I also saved my vacation time so I'm using vacation from November 1 to my due date, then I've decided to not go back until January 2011 to be home for Christmas next year.
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be?
We're going to decorate our yard and hand out candy. Russ is going to dress up and scare the bigger kids when the come to our house.
(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies)
What do you wrap your little one in if you put him/her to sleep in their crib. I'm wondering if I really need to buy an entire bedding set?
Married Bio
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? Tired. Found out last week at my appt that his head is down, but not engaged. No dilation/effacement. Dr said everything looks good to go, so anytime he is ready, we need to be ready!
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? tomorrow! I think DH is coming with me. from what I understand, no internal exam tomorrow
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers? hmmm, DH is staying home with the LO when I go back to work (he is in school right now - he'll switch to night classes in the spring semester), so I am afraid I am no help in this department! sorry!
(5) baby item that you have not used much? haven't used anything yet! Have everything washed though, so I'm good to go there.
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S. I think so, but I guess you just don't know until you get there. Will have to use 5 days personal leave (vacation) before major medical kicks in, then 5 days of that until short term disability starts (but this is only 60% of salary) and only covers up to 6 weeks after regular/8 weeks after c/s. After that, it's all personal leave.
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be? Hopefully he'll still be inside me!
(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies) What do you wish you had taken care of / done before you went into labor that you didn't think was important?
1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? week 6
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? Still ok for the most part I had a little nausea yesterday with food aversions and cravings and I was extremely tired, but today I feel great so go figure. I am just waiting for the m/s bug to kick my ass. I had an u/s today and saw the heart beating.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? I have another u/s next week
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers?
(5) baby item that you have not used much?
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S. I have none. I work for a small company and do not qualify for FMLA and be don't have any kind of disability pay either. I will only have my pitiful 1 week vacation next year, so I will be off with no pay. I am hopeing that since my boss is my BIL he will have pitty on me and pay me a little
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be? We live way in the country and all the kids that live close are to old to trick or treat and the step kids are going to the mothers so we will probably just go out to dinner
(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies)
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? week 22
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? feeling pretty good. Got kind of nauseated last weekend weekend w/ food aversions. Strange...
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? appt. next week. They called to say I need to plan to be there a little longer b/c I need my yearly pelvic. They left a message or else I might have said I would decline. I have not had an abnormal one ever and I think it's unnecessary.
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers? n/a. I looked into the center at my work, but that is the only progress I have made...
(5) baby item that you have not used much?
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S.not totally sure what will be paid (disability). I know we don't HAVE to use sick/annual leave but I have a pretty healthy bank of both so I might cash some in. Otherwise I'm just planning to be w/out pay for however long is necessary. I do get the 12 weeks FMLA job protection.
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be? other than passing out candy to the neighborhood kids - nothing. I'm not even sure if we get trick or treaters b/c we were not home last year.
(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies)
1. i will be 34 weeks tomorrow/Haley is 21 months
2. feeling in pain and exhausted.
3. tomorrow i have a fluid check and something else plus an NST and friday i have my reg ob appt.
4. cant help on this one.
5. butt creams, hated those milk storage bags, they were horrible. im sure there is more as well!
6. n/a
7. Haley will be a brown bear. as far as plans, i have no idea...cant do much as i cant walk very far! so its all daddy this year
17 weeks
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
Feeling great, and the bump is getting harder to conceal. I also had an appetite decline for a while, but recently the ravenous hunger set in. It's really exciting for us to "see" our baby growing more! Also, I'm in that "was that movement?!" stage...
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
Our big ultrasound is next week. Praying for an all clear!!
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers?
Not really. We're not planning to use providers -- I will SAH and return to work on a very PT basis once baby is maybe 6 months, and our parents will watch the LO while I'm working.
(5) baby item that you have not used much?
I don't read baby books as much as I thought I would. I find most of it too overwhelming, so I just stick to a few basics and flip through occasionally.
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S.
I'm self-employed, so I get nothing! But I am grateful for having extreme flexibility and being able to return to work on a schedule that works best for our family.(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be?
No plans yet. Sadly, it seems like trick-or-treating has been on a serious decline around here. We usually buy candy and get only a few visitors, despite living in a safe, family-friendly community.
(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies)
What are some immediate necessities that you and baby will need upon coming home from the hospital? What purchases can wait?
We won't know the gender of our baby and will probably get loads of hand-me-downs, so we're trying to avoid purchasing everything under the sun until he/she gets here.
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? 11w 1d
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? GREAT!! We heard the baby's hb on the doppler Monday, very strong! Oh I also told my new boss the good news. He was very supportive, I feel relieved.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? This Friday - First Trimester Combined screening. Its when we learn our chances of the baby having down syndrome and other chomosonal issues. Please keep us in your prayers that our baby's chances for having these issues comes back very low. I'm trying not to think about it but I'm very scared and anxious over it.
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers? Sorry no tips.
(5) baby item that you have not used much? no baby yet
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? I get 16 weeks unpaid under the US FMLA laws and the company will save my position. The company has short term disability which pay 50% for 5 weeks. But I have 6 weeks of sick leave saved in the bank so I'll use this instead. I will also have about 3 weeks PTO saved by my due date so I'll use this as well. So that's it only 9 weeks paid and the rest will be unpaid. I envy those who work for companies the offer paid maternity leave.
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be? Yes...we are going to a friends house for a parent/kid party. MH and I are going and Mr and Mrs Dog (the Bounty Hunter)
**Bonus**
advice for those TTC? Acupuncture really does work if you have hormone issues. I highly recommend it.
If you are TTC - do you have any questions to ask the pregnant ladies/mommies?
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? Not sure exactly how old (see ticker), but 5 months.
(2) How are you feeling? Feeling good... tired.
Brooke has been on and off waking up in the middle of the night and I have to readjust to waking up again! Growth spurts are NOT fun...
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Started Brooke on rice cereal! That's exciting-- and next month we can start real baby food.
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers? No experience... I'm staying at home with my little bug.
(5) baby item that you have not used much? Haven't used the swing all too much... a lot of frilly, fancy dresses rarely get used too.
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? N/A
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be? Every Halloween is a different "theme"-- one year was pirates, the next year was famous couples, last year was disco. This year is the circus, but we had already bought Brooke's costume (ladybug to fit her "bug" nn) so I guess she won't fit in the circus theme.
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(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? 12 weeks, 3 days
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? Better! The nausea has faded, which is AWESOME! But now my (fairly severe) spring allergies have kicked in, and since I can't take any medication, I'm kind of a big ball of misery lol.
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Next appointment date is in 2 weeks - just a regular checkup. Just had an ultrasound yesterday, which was fantastic - got to see our little pirates kicking and swimming around, and both were the same size (*whew!*) and had good heartbeats.
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers? This may not apply to all areas, but: get in early. I'm on waitlists all over town here (went on the week after we found out I was pregnant again), and even if I stay home for 6 months after the babies are born, we may not get a place anywhere. And that's not just because we're having two kids - I'd be facing the same problem with a single...there just aren't enough daycares here!
(5) baby item that you have not used much? Sadly, my pregnancy books. There is just so much information that changes when you're expecting multiples (even down to what to eat and how to exercise) that I really only got about 2 weeks of use out of them.
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S. I've read the policies, but I need to talk to someone in HR about it. It seems like I have a variety of options (from taking 3 months off to taking a year off) but they would all have different rates of pay (e.g., the 3 months would be fully paid, 6 months would be part time pay, 12 months would be partly part time and partly unpaid).
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be? Pirates.
(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies) I'd love to know about ideas for nursery themes - doing a theme theme like a jungle? Or a color theme?
**Bonus**
advice for those TTC? Find something else to focus on during the 2WW. Seriously. It will save your sanity! I had so many little projects that I did during that time!
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
23w6d - holy cow! Time is flying by now.
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
My hips are a little achy, which is crazy because I've only gained 12 lbs. I can't imagine what it's going to be like down the road.
I had some menstrual-type cramping last week so I went to L&D to get checked out. No contractions, so everything was okay - what a relief. My doc said it was probably GI upset, but better safe than sorry!
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
In 3 weeks. I'll have the glucose tolerance test then. I have another ultrasound at 28 weeks - hopefully we'll get some good 3D shots.
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers?
We don't anticipate needing daycare so I have no idea.
(5) baby item that you have not used much?
n/a yet
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S.
I get 12 weeks FMLA. Not enough. I'm still debating whether or not to go back to work after my leave is up. I'm probably just going to play it by ear...hoping to find a part time job so I only have to work 2 days/week as opposed to 3. (I know 3 doesn't seem like a lot but it's 3 LONG nights and I know I won't want to leave my baby AT ALL!)
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be?
I work. And BOO...we turn the clocks back that night! Which means a 13 hour shift instead of 12! Gah.
(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies)
Nothing I can think of.
**Bonus**
advice for those TTC?
If you wanna get KU, come drink the water at my work! Haha. Just found out co-worker #7 (not including myself) is pregnant (after only kinda trying and being off the pill for 2 months) and we think there's one more that hasn't announced yet!
Thanks for taking this on!
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
I am 25 weeks and 1 day today
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
Feeling T-I-R-E-D! Long days here in Nashville! My whole body aches! And I think my pelvis is spreading, because my ligaments feel like they're stretching with every step I take!
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
I have an appt. on Monday morning! Cannot wait to see our baby girl again and hear her heartbeat!
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers?
Are you/your employees Infant CPR certified? Do you accept food from home? Breastmilk bottles? What is your curriculum? What is a typical day/week like for the children? What is the maximum of kids you take? Number of babies? Are you listed with the BBB? What are your creditials and certifications?
(5) baby item that you have not used much?
N/A yet!
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S.
Yes, but I am still trying to figure our my leave plan since I am not planning on scheduling an induction or c-section so I am not exactly sure when I'll be leaving. I really hope to work up until the day I go into labor.
So right now my plan is to be home 10 weeks and phase back into a full time work week by coming back 2 days a week and working from home 4 hours a day 3 days a week for 4 weeks and then coming in 3 days a week and working from home 2 hours a day and 6 hours in the office for 4 more weeks and then finally back to working 40 hours fulltime. I have saved up about 60 hours of leave (annual leave, comp time and long term medical leave) to "spend."
We don't qualify for FMLA at all (not enough employees), so I hope they accept my phase back in plan. Otherwise, I will just take all 60 hours at once (12 weeks total). Luckily, I will still accrue hours off while I am on leave and get about 2 days leave accrued each month. Plus my comp time "bank" renews June 1st, which is when I hope to be back fulltime and that gives me 8 days right away that I can use if the baby is sick, etc.
I am lucky that I work at a 100% woman-run and owned company that is very mother-friendly. Now, I just need to figure out how to "map" it out on the calendar because I figure this baby could come as early as 35 weeks (which would be late December/early January) through to 42 weeks (I hope to not be induced until I am 2 weeks overdue, if need be).
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be?
I have an all day meeting at work that day...but think I will wear an orange top and black pants and maybe make cut-out felt jack-o-lantern pieces to decorate my bump like a carved pumpkin! LOL!
(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies)
How do you and your DH divide/share childcare duties? If you work outside the home, what is your childcare situation? What is the most unexpected part of being a parent (so far)?
TTC Advice?
I swear by the ClearBlue Easy Fertility Monitor. I was charting for two months and then added in the CBEFM and it was dead on! Next time I may just skip temping altogether (it will be a challenge with a LO) and pay attention to CM and use my CBEFM. It's way better than OPKs!
I also encourage mixing up the BMS...time, place, position, etc.
TMI alert!
FWIW, I swear that rear-entry a.k.a. "doggie-style" is what did it for us because I have a tilted ute! So I say...go for it! Good luck!
TTC/PG Blog | Mommy Blog
**Bonus**advice for those TTC? Try to have fun with it! Switch up positions or places. It's hard when you are having "timed" sex but it at least spices it up a little!!
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO?
I am officially full term today - 37 weeks!
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?
feeling ok. pretty tired. having trouble sleeping at night - I've been told that is my body getting ready for being up at night w/baby after she is born!! still swollen but it isn't too bad. officially up about 31.5lbs
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?
Friday. at my last appointment I was not dilated at all yet....we'll see if there is any progress this week. MH thinks I will deliver by 38 weeks but everyone else says you always deliver late with your first baby?
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers?
n/a - we won't be looking for child care until next year - but I am looking fwd to reading the other responses so i can be prepared
(5) baby item that you have not used much?
n/a
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S.
yep. but I am doing contract work now so it doesn't really apply to me.
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be?
no plans. not even sure if we will be handing candy out or not
(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies)
tips for dealing with sleep deprivation during the first few weeks?
was there anything you wish you packed in your hospital bag but didn't? or favorite/best item that you did pack?
**Bonus**
advice for those TTC?
if you are serious about it and want to get PG right away then read TCOYF and start charting and using OPKs immediately. give it some time and don't get discouraged if it doesn't happen on your first try...but at the same time if you have 6 really well timed cycles and you still aren't PG then don't be afraid to see a doctor about it
If you are TTC - do you have any questions to ask the pregnant ladies/mommies?
I think Lori wanted to start including TTC'ers so I thought maybe we could start listed some questions in that category as well.Jaime & Brent
Oahu, Hawaii | Sept. 9, 2005
My Food Blog - Good Eats 'n Sweet Treats
Alexa is 6 weeks old already! Time really does fly....(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? I am feeling great! Just tired... Last night was good though. Got 2.5 hours + 2 hours + 1 hour + 2 hours = 7.5 hours. Wow! That's the most I've had in a long time. Usually it's 6ish!Alexa's milestone this week is that she is now cooing! And smiling! It's so cute... Her first coo is "Aaaaah-Gaaaah" (3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up?My 6-week postpartum appointment was Wednesday and I was cleared for exercise and s*x!! I am also halfway to my weight loss goal, without doing ANY exercise! Basically, I gained 37 pounds during my pregnancy and have already lost 20 of it! Just from bfing and no exercise! Still have about 20 to go to get to my GOAL weight tho. Whooo hooooo!(4) Tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers?-- Ask if you have to use a certain kind of diaper (disposables) or if you can use anything you want. -- Ask if you can bring in expressed milk and what they do to make sure that your child gets the right bottle, what their labeling system is. -- Ask if they allow parents to stop by anytime in the middle of the day (swing-by policy). -- Ask what precautions they take to keep germs away from the babies, as in requiring footies or shoe covers and hand sanitizer upon entry to the room. -- Find out where baby will sleep, whether they'll get their own crib assigned to them and how they will be put down (i.e. on back). -- Also find out what kind of record keeping they do, like a chart of feeding times and nap times so that you know what to expect that night. That's all I can think of for now! HTH!(5) Baby item that you have not used much?Moses basket. Had not used swing much, but now she's finally liking it. She's in it now! Broke down and go the Snap 'n Go because our stroller (Baby Jogger City Classic) was too big! Have not used bottle sanitizer as much as I thought I would. Have not used powder that someone gave me for diaper changes. Pacifiers and paci clips - She won't take them! Not yet, anyway. (6) Are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? It seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S.Yes. I can take up to 16 weeks protected with FMLA since I work in DC. I plan to take that amount. I did not ask for more. I get 6 weeks paid at 100% and 2 more weeks paid at 60% due to the c-section. I then will use about 3 weeks of vacation. Then I'll be unpaid for the remainder. (7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be?The parents in our new neighborhood have a block party and the kids "parade" around the neighborhood and then go trick or treating. We are looking forward to having trick or treaters for the first time! Fun! Alexa will either be a duck or a ladybug. If she's a duck, then I'll dress up as a duck also and DH will be a goose. If she's a ladybug, then we'll be her "leaves."(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies)
I'm curious what everyone's bfing plans/goals are? Also, when did you put your LO in the crib, assuming you started out using a bassinet or cradle...**Bonus**Advice for those TTC? Get TCOYF and a thermometer. Then when you find your target week, f like bunnies! And if that doesn't work after 6 mo, see someone and don't get frustrated. Stay positive!
Malia & Dave & Alexa
Happily married since 2-17-08! Three since 9-9-09!
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1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? Ashton is 11 weeks tomorrow!!
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share? Ashton has his two month well baby check-up. Bad news, they think he may have a heart murmur so we are being referred to a Cardiologist. I know it could be nothing so I am staying positive:-) He weight in at 15.2lbs (98th percentile) and is 26 inches (100th percentile)! Big boy!
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? We have to go back for some shots on the 19th of Nov. We are doing Dr. Sears alternative vaccine schedule so we will have more needles and appts.
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers? ? Someone please help me? My mom is flying back out to watch Ashton while I go back to work.
(5) baby item that you have not used much? My boppy...only used it like once. I think I actually don't know how...lol! Oh and the million carriers I have purchase....
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S. We get 12 weeks FMLA and 8 weeks with 70% of my pay is included. We could use PDO to make up for those unpaid days, but I choose not too.
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be? I got a onsie that says first Halloween that we will put on him. This is our first Halloween living where we are so I am not sure if we will get any kids knocking.
(8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies). Maybe the type of bottles used? I'm still have issues with Ashton taking one. He only plays with it and won't suck (I don't think he knows how for some reason?)
Oh gosh, STILL?? I'm so sorry! I hope this resolves itself very soon!
They told us at childbirth class that first time mothers have a 20% chance of being early, and 80% chance of being late. I guess I had heard something like that before, but not specific numbers.
I was more surprised that only 10% of women have their water break before going into labor! I was thinking that was THE sign!
I went early and my water broke and Bella is my first! Go figure! My water breaking was NOTHING like I thought it would be... I thought it would be a lot but it was really only like a cup or so at first and then it leaked out slowly the rest of the time I was in labor. It was gross!
(1) What week are you in/how old is your LO? jaylee is 4 months, 1 week and 4 days old i think
(2) How are you feeling? Any new milestones or news in the last week to share?we just started Jaylee on rice cereal and are working our way up to yellow veggies.. so excited. Also she has found her foot and continues to suck on her toes.. hahah
(3) Next appointment date? Any big ultrasounds/other exciting stuff coming up? Jaylee just had her 4 month well baby check-up so she also got her shots. Next appt for her is in 2 months
(4) tips and questions to ask for those looking for daycare providers? we have a family friend watching Jaylee so I really don't know have much advice, but what I do know is to go with your gut if you don't feel comfortable with the person but everyone raves about him/her, go with your gut
(5) baby item that you have not used much? Jaylee didn't really care for her swing (good thing we borrowed that) also the baby bjorn ( I am very big chested so that carrier did not work for me)
(6) are you clear on your maternity leave benefits? it seems like this causes a lot of confusion and stress because it varies so much from place to place. I'm also interested in the learning about the leave for those not in the U.S.I work for the DOE, you collect 18 days paid sick/personal days a year. You don't get maternity leave, you have to use your sick/personal days. That's the only part that sucks.
(7) Any plans for Halloween - what is your LO going to be? Jaylee's got 2 Halloween onesies that she will wear during the day and my friend made Jaylee the CUTEST ladybug costume. I wil be a butterfly
8) Do you have any questions for next week? (I would really appreciate questions for the mommies) n/a