Pregnancy 2010 - November
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I'm with Amanda -- I LIKE the 3d/4d ultrasounds.
I don't know if I'll have one (I'm cheap!) but I think they're (sometimes) adorable.
No one has called from the OB office yet to tell me I can't wait until January 3rd for my 1st appointment. Yay!0 -
So if you guys couldn't have your husband at delivery, who would you have?
I am staying with my parents and get along with both of them really well. I had originally told my dad he could be there (it's a c section) because I wanted my mom to watch my other two kids. Now we found someone who I'm comfortable letting watch my kids, so now I kinda want my mom there, but my dad is SO excited to be there I don't wanna go back on what I said.
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Yikes! The pregnancy hormones are RAGING today. :laugh: I went for a 40 minute walk during lunch and that seems to have calmed me down a little.
I'm not sure I'll be able to tolerate this moronic coworker for the next 8 months.
I am feeling the same way!! The littlest things are overly irritating lately :grumble: My father in law was over the other night and shared some of his pregnancy "knowledge" with me. He told me I should only gain 8lbs, afterall the baby will only weigh 6-7 lbs, and give or take for a little bit of fluid.....:devil: It took everything I had not to slap him lol.0 -
Good Morning Ladies!
My weight is the same and
i'm not really exercising at the
moment because i'm a little
scared to. Each time I exercise
I find blood the next morning and
it's really starting to bother me. I
don't have another appt until Dec.
and the waiting is killing me. My
doc just told me if I bleed enough to
fill a pad and have painful cramps
then I should go to the ER but other
than that I should just wait until my
next appt.
Anyone else experiencing this?0 -
Oh my gosh I know what you mean about in-laws and "pregnancy knowledge." I think I'm going to have to have a talk with them sooner or later about when they need to keep their advice to themselves (in a nice way of course). I felt pretty hormonal this weekend. We were talking about names and I said that my favorite name so far for a boy was Jackson and we could call him Jack. My mother-in-law doesn't miss a beat before saying, "Please don't name your child Jackson. I knew this kid named Jackson who was a terror and I'll always think about him." I was totally peeved. Did she not just hear me say that it was my favorite? I decided then and there that my husband and I will be keeping our name ideas to ourselves. Someone is always going to have known someone terrible with the same name. I don't want people ruining it for me. I mean I still like the name Jackson, but now I feel guilty about it, like choosing it will displease my M-I-L and it'll seem like I did it on purpose or something.0
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Oh my gosh I know what you mean about in-laws and "pregnancy knowledge." I think I'm going to have to have a talk with them sooner or later about when they need to keep their advice to themselves (in a nice way of course). I felt pretty hormonal this weekend. We were talking about names and I said that my favorite name so far for a boy was Jackson and we could call him Jack. My mother-in-law doesn't miss a beat before saying, "Please don't name your child Jackson. I knew this kid named Jackson who was a terror and I'll always think about him." I was totally peeved. Did she not just hear me say that it was my favorite? I decided then and there that my husband and I will be keeping our name ideas to ourselves. Someone is always going to have known someone terrible with the same name. I don't want people ruining it for me. I mean I still like the name Jackson, but now I feel guilty about it, like choosing it will displease my M-I-L and it'll seem like I did it on purpose or something.
We're naming this baby Jack.
We went back and forth about Jack or Jackson and finally picked Jack since we knew we'd call him that anyways. Don't let you MIL pick your kid's name, it's your kid.
I don't have anything to do with my in laws anymore because of how they feel about my parenting (they were OFFENDED I was annoyed they gave my then 11 month old this peanut Oreo cake thing without asking me, I have SEVERE food allergies....and they knew full and well we have to be careful when introducing new foods...so peanuts and eggs among other things, all at once, yeah, not a good idea).0 -
My hubby and I have been trying to get pregnant since the end of September. I actually had to GAIN weight to start trying. I am fighting an eating disorder and I have a feeling that this has a major cause in why we can't get pregnant yet. I am hoping to cure this on my own.. that is why I survived a round of p90x and am now doing Turbo Fire to keep myself motivated
I really want to be pregnant by Christmas..that would be an awesome Christmas present to tell our 4 year old daughter she is going to have a sibling
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so, since it looks like I won't be seeing a Dr until well into the 2nd Tri, a few questions I was going to ask maybe you all could answer instead - mainly re exercise.
I have for going on 3 yrs worked out pretty hard cardio and moderate weights about 3-5 times a week. I was doing P90x when I got pregnant but had to stop around 8 weeks because I just could not keep up that hard.
I've been doing fine at the gym, but just taking it a little easier since usually I work out between 155 and 175 HR but lately 130-155 feels the same as 165 used to. So, I have no worry about being able to do my cardio and stay within what I feel Ok doing. I don't think the blanket "always stay under 130 HR" applies since I am used to working out and in pretty decent shape - at least not this early on.
My ?s are mostly about how "they" say you can't do any on your back exercises after 12 weeks because you should not lie on your back. So, flys, abs, bicycles, chest press, etc etc - can I really not do them? Or can I do them and just in moderation and get up slowly when done?
Also, I'm eating 2000 cals, which is my maintenance level plus eating my exercise cals. At what point should I actually start eating 300 or 500 over maintenance? (I'm about 11 weeks) I only need to gain about 5lbs tops actual fat over the course. I'm not depriving when hungry and usually get at least close to all my cals in. I don't want to overeat just because I think I should be eating more if I don't need to force in those extra cals just because I'm pregnant.0 -
Good Morning Ladies!
My weight is the same and
i'm not really exercising at the
moment because i'm a little
scared to. Each time I exercise
I find blood the next morning and
it's really starting to bother me. I
don't have another appt until Dec.
and the waiting is killing me. My
doc just told me if I bleed enough to
fill a pad and have painful cramps
then I should go to the ER but other
than that I should just wait until my
next appt.
Anyone else experiencing this?
We all are different. I noticed blood with straining and etc with this one and my last. It is normal to have--My opinion is that if something causes it and you can tell, avoid it. I have had spotting/bleeding with this one and my last. Both are fine...But that doesn't mean I was any less nervous. You will feel much better once you hear the Heartbeat--that won't be until about 8-10 weeks. This is the time when anything can happen--just keep praying for a healthy baby! I worked on faith for the first few months. Telling myself that if this baby was meant to be here then he would be is what got me through. Remember it always works out for the best.0 -
OK another question - I know what the Dr would say - but opinions on flu shots?
I'm not huge on vaccinating against everything and it's brother, but I do typically get my toddler old a flu shot and I'm told I should get one this year too.
It's already going around the school so I think he will bring it home at some point. I have not had the flu in probably 10 yrs, but it's also his first year in school to bring it home. I can't use up all my sick days in one flu bought and don't have anyone to watch him if I do get sick.
I know the virus mutates and it's somewhat a shot in the dark if I'm even vaccinated against the right strain... it's just sort of hard to get an actual straight answer about them since both sides just want to push their pro-shot or anti-shot agenda and I think a lot of the real facts get lost.
PS - someone told me the CDC recommends it, and the FDA recommends against it....0 -
I have gotten flu shots with my previous pregnancies because I was working in a hospital. One year we ended up with the flu anyway. I have not decided whether or not to get it this time. One pro is that if you breastfeed and your baby is born during the flu season your baby is protected by your immunity--so everything you have been vaccinated for they have the antibodies for the first month. I can't think of any negatives, other than not exposing yourself or your baby to anything more than necessary--trace metals, etc, etc.
I think it is a case by case basis. What are the chances you are going to be exposed. How do you usually handle sickness--remember how nasty the flu can be, and how much worse it would be pregnant--I almost throw up with clearing my throat sometimes---the flu would be so much worse!!
Other than vaccinating the best way to avoid sickness is to wash your hands...that my be enough to keep you well, that and an orange a day, for vitamin c...
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I never got flu shots until I had a newborn over flu season. Since DD (born mid September) couldn't be vaccinated, I got the vaccine myself, and so did EVERYONE who would be around her. I've gotten the flu shot twice while pregnant now, and both of my kids have gotten theirs as soon as they were old enough. No one has had any complications at all. I do not let people who have no received the flu vaccine to be around my newborn as I feel like getting the shot yourself is a small price to pay to keep a very small baby as healthy as possible.0
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Oh my gosh I know what you mean about in-laws and "pregnancy knowledge." I think I'm going to have to have a talk with them sooner or later about when they need to keep their advice to themselves (in a nice way of course). I felt pretty hormonal this weekend. We were talking about names and I said that my favorite name so far for a boy was Jackson and we could call him Jack. My mother-in-law doesn't miss a beat before saying, "Please don't name your child Jackson. I knew this kid named Jackson who was a terror and I'll always think about him." I was totally peeved. Did she not just hear me say that it was my favorite? I decided then and there that my husband and I will be keeping our name ideas to ourselves. Someone is always going to have known someone terrible with the same name. I don't want people ruining it for me. I mean I still like the name Jackson, but now I feel guilty about it, like choosing it will displease my M-I-L and it'll seem like I did it on purpose or something.
We have had lots of comments about our baby's name too, we are naming her Brooklynn and it seems that everyone has a comment on it. You just have to ignore them, the baby will be yours and your husbands to name.... not anyone elses. I had a family member who was upset because I used my uncle's name (he passed away the year before I had my first son) as my son's middle name. Apparently that family member wanted to name her child his name but oh well.0 -
OK another question - I know what the Dr would say - but opinions on flu shots?
I'm not huge on vaccinating against everything and it's brother, but I do typically get my toddler old a flu shot and I'm told I should get one this year too.
It's already going around the school so I think he will bring it home at some point. I have not had the flu in probably 10 yrs, but it's also his first year in school to bring it home. I can't use up all my sick days in one flu bought and don't have anyone to watch him if I do get sick.
I know the virus mutates and it's somewhat a shot in the dark if I'm even vaccinated against the right strain... it's just sort of hard to get an actual straight answer about them since both sides just want to push their pro-shot or anti-shot agenda and I think a lot of the real facts get lost.
PS - someone told me the CDC recommends it, and the FDA recommends against it....
I usually do not get the flu shot, the last time we got one our youngest was 6 months old and the whole family was sick for a month. This time however my husband insisted that we get the shot because I have a pretty weak immune system and get sick really often. It has been about 3-4 weeks now and everyone is doing just fine.
In addition to the flu shot, the doctor is recommending that everyone who will be around the baby get the whooping cough vaccine. Apparently it is on the rise and so they want everyone vaccinated before the baby's arrival. Has anyone had that vaccine?0 -
OK another question - I know what the Dr would say - but opinions on flu shots?
I'm not huge on vaccinating against everything and it's brother, but I do typically get my toddler old a flu shot and I'm told I should get one this year too.
It's already going around the school so I think he will bring it home at some point. I have not had the flu in probably 10 yrs, but it's also his first year in school to bring it home. I can't use up all my sick days in one flu bought and don't have anyone to watch him if I do get sick.
I know the virus mutates and it's somewhat a shot in the dark if I'm even vaccinated against the right strain... it's just sort of hard to get an actual straight answer about them since both sides just want to push their pro-shot or anti-shot agenda and I think a lot of the real facts get lost.
PS - someone told me the CDC recommends it, and the FDA recommends against it....
I usually do not get the flu shot, the last time we got one our youngest was 6 months old and the whole family was sick for a month. This time however my husband insisted that we get the shot because I have a pretty weak immune system and get sick really often. It has been about 3-4 weeks now and everyone is doing just fine.
In addition to the flu shot, the doctor is recommending that everyone who will be around the baby get the whooping cough vaccine. Apparently it is on the rise and so they want everyone vaccinated before the baby's arrival. Has anyone had that vaccine?
You can't get it during pregnancy, the whooping cough. Both my parents, brother, and DH has gotten. I will be getting it in the hospital after delivery.0 -
Good Morning Ladies!
My weight is the same and
i'm not really exercising at the
moment because i'm a little
scared to. Each time I exercise
I find blood the next morning and
it's really starting to bother me. I
don't have another appt until Dec.
and the waiting is killing me. My
doc just told me if I bleed enough to
fill a pad and have painful cramps
then I should go to the ER but other
than that I should just wait until my
next appt.
Anyone else experiencing this?
Is it spotting, on tissue or more also in panties? I have not bled in pregnancy like that, but I did have a subchorionic hemorrhage at 11 weeks w/ my last baby. It was a of of bleeding. How many episodes have you had? At this point you can usually just see a sac, so not much at all can be done. It can sure be scary through. By 6ish weeks you can insist on an U/S to see what is going on. Another thing you could be low on progesterone and need supplements until the placenta fully take over production of progesterone. You can use herbal creams, wild yam or prescription.0 -
Oh my gosh I know what you mean about in-laws and "pregnancy knowledge." I think I'm going to have to have a talk with them sooner or later about when they need to keep their advice to themselves (in a nice way of course). I felt pretty hormonal this weekend. We were talking about names and I said that my favorite name so far for a boy was Jackson and we could call him Jack. My mother-in-law doesn't miss a beat before saying, "Please don't name your child Jackson. I knew this kid named Jackson who was a terror and I'll always think about him." I was totally peeved. Did she not just hear me say that it was my favorite? I decided then and there that my husband and I will be keeping our name ideas to ourselves. Someone is always going to have known someone terrible with the same name. I don't want people ruining it for me. I mean I still like the name Jackson, but now I feel guilty about it, like choosing it will displease my M-I-L and it'll seem like I did it on purpose or something.
I hate the negative comments on names. We never share our name choice until after our baby is born and named.0 -
I'm going to my 20 week U/S today to do the body parts check. My husband and little boy will get to go this time, it will be their first time seeing baby.
I didn't weigh today, I don't weigh after I eat and had eaten early breakfast. Tuesday is my weigh in day, so I'll have to weigh tomorrow.
Tomorrow is my glucose test and dr's visit. I'm not super excited, but more because I know how bad that test makes me feel after I do it. Even after I've had food, I always feel aweful. Hoping this time will be different.
We had our U/S yesterday too! It is so cool how the doctor was able to count all of the fingers and toes. U/S has become so detailed, I do not remember being able to see every little detail with my two little boys. We are still having a GIRL woohoo, I guess my doctor was right on at 12 weeks when he first determined the gender. Everything looks perfect with baby and all of our screenings have come back with excellent results. Now it's time to shop and prepare for the shower, seems like with Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up followed immediately by birthdays for both of my boys time is going to fly. I think I'll be planning one event after the other, all back to back. I hope this baby comes right in between both of my boys birthdays because I really do not want to have 2 kids with the same birthday, the two we have are 2 weeks apart and this one is due the day after my youngest ones birthday. Boy oh boy.... have any of you decided on names yet?
BTW this ticker and is 10.5 oz weight of the baby is way off.... my little one is already 18 oz ! Crazy 1lb 2oz at 19 weeks? I think she is going to be another big one in our family!
Mine's way off too. My baby is measuring 2 weeks larger than I am . I had to do the 1 hour GTT test on Wed...and my numbers were above border line, so today I did the 3 hour test, they wanted it done cause the baby is so big.
It is amazing with the 20 week U/S how much bigger he is from the 17 week. He has grown so much.0 -
U/S has become so detailed, I do not remember being able to see every little detail with my two little boys.
I've never had one, but some friends have, but the 3D ultarsounds creep me out. The babies are NOT cute in them. They are nasty looking aliens! When I see their photos I'm just like... ohhh, it's a baby... OK, that's great, but I can't look at it anymore! :laugh:
I always thought they were weird too. They offered us that one when we got the 2 D but they showed it too me and I was like Nah.0 -
Oh my gosh I know what you mean about in-laws and "pregnancy knowledge." I think I'm going to have to have a talk with them sooner or later about when they need to keep their advice to themselves (in a nice way of course). I felt pretty hormonal this weekend. We were talking about names and I said that my favorite name so far for a boy was Jackson and we could call him Jack. My mother-in-law doesn't miss a beat before saying, "Please don't name your child Jackson. I knew this kid named Jackson who was a terror and I'll always think about him." I was totally peeved. Did she not just hear me say that it was my favorite? I decided then and there that my husband and I will be keeping our name ideas to ourselves. Someone is always going to have known someone terrible with the same name. I don't want people ruining it for me. I mean I still like the name Jackson, but now I feel guilty about it, like choosing it will displease my M-I-L and it'll seem like I did it on purpose or something.
Jackson was one of our baby names too. Forget pregnancy knowledge, honey you will be dealing with that when the baby is born too. In-laws and well parents too, will always tell you better than you know, just let it roll of your back. Even though it is irritating.
My SIL did that with my 1st name pick Aiden...she talked about some kid that was uber dork. Well at least he was smart. I can't stand for people to do that.0 -
so, since it looks like I won't be seeing a Dr until well into the 2nd Tri, a few questions I was going to ask maybe you all could answer instead - mainly re exercise.
I have for going on 3 yrs worked out pretty hard cardio and moderate weights about 3-5 times a week. I was doing P90x when I got pregnant but had to stop around 8 weeks because I just could not keep up that hard.
I've been doing fine at the gym, but just taking it a little easier since usually I work out between 155 and 175 HR but lately 130-155 feels the same as 165 used to. So, I have no worry about being able to do my cardio and stay within what I feel Ok doing. I don't think the blanket "always stay under 130 HR" applies since I am used to working out and in pretty decent shape - at least not this early on.
My ?s are mostly about how "they" say you can't do any on your back exercises after 12 weeks because you should not lie on your back. So, flys, abs, bicycles, chest press, etc etc - can I really not do them? Or can I do them and just in moderation and get up slowly when done?
Also, I'm eating 2000 cals, which is my maintenance level plus eating my exercise cals. At what point should I actually start eating 300 or 500 over maintenance? (I'm about 11 weeks) I only need to gain about 5lbs tops actual fat over the course. I'm not depriving when hungry and usually get at least close to all my cals in. I don't want to overeat just because I think I should be eating more if I don't need to force in those extra cals just because I'm pregnant.
I am do back exercises until I don't feel comfortable doing them any longer, listening to my own body. At 13+ weeks you need an additional 300 calories per day on top of what you need to maintain your weight. Most important listen to your body, that is more important that what any OB or midwife can tell you. You are the best judge of what you need.
I do not vaccinate at all and do not get flu shots for myself or children, especially in pregnancy. We have had the flu once in the last 6 years or so, I was expecting my youngest at the time. I was 12 weeks. I felt crummy for two days and bounced right back.0 -
OK another question - I know what the Dr would say - but opinions on flu shots?
I'm not huge on vaccinating against everything and it's brother, but I do typically get my toddler old a flu shot and I'm told I should get one this year too.
It's already going around the school so I think he will bring it home at some point. I have not had the flu in probably 10 yrs, but it's also his first year in school to bring it home. I can't use up all my sick days in one flu bought and don't have anyone to watch him if I do get sick.
I know the virus mutates and it's somewhat a shot in the dark if I'm even vaccinated against the right strain... it's just sort of hard to get an actual straight answer about them since both sides just want to push their pro-shot or anti-shot agenda and I think a lot of the real facts get lost.
PS - someone told me the CDC recommends it, and the FDA recommends against it....
I've never had one, it is doctor recommended, shot only, not nasal (b/c live virus). I am getting one tomorrow though. Only because they expect an increase in H1N1 during flu season and that is more dangerous for pregnant women. If I didn't have a child in school I wouldn't get one, because I don't work and don't have that much public contact. I get my son the vaccine every year and he has never had the flu. My nieces have never had the vaccine and both along with my SIL get the flu every year. I guess it just depends. I've never gotten it and have never had the flu either.0 -
Wow, I feel like I have missed a lot, I guess I have some catching up to do.
I did get a flu shot, just to be on the safe side. I have never gotten it before, but the thought of dealing with having the flu and being prego at the same time just sounded horrible to me:noway:
Is anyone having trouble eatting. I am really strugeling to eat more than once or twice a day. Yesterday I had a biscut for breakfast, two small slices of cheese pizza for lunch, and a glass of milk for dinner. I just couldn't eat any more. I know I am not getting enough calories, but I just feel so full all the time. I am at my pre-pregnancy weight again. The doctor told me to try to eat dried fruit or to have a milkshake with fruit each day. Its not that I am throwing up, I just feel SOOOO full all the time. I am never actually hungry.
I would love any input, suggestions, or advice that you may have.0 -
Wow, I feel like I have missed a lot, I guess I have some catching up to do.
I did get a flu shot, just to be on the safe side. I have never gotten it before, but the thought of dealing with having the flu and being prego at the same time just sounded horrible to me:noway:
Is anyone having trouble eatting. I am really strugeling to eat more than once or twice a day. Yesterday I had a biscut for breakfast, two small slices of cheese pizza for lunch, and a glass of milk for dinner. I just couldn't eat any more. I know I am not getting enough calories, but I just feel so full all the time. I am at my pre-pregnancy weight again. The doctor told me to try to eat dried fruit or to have a milkshake with fruit each day. Its not that I am throwing up, I just feel SOOOO full all the time. I am never actually hungry.
I would love any input, suggestions, or advice that you may have.
Try nuts, peanut butter, Boost drinks, or Clif Bars to add calories without a lot of bulk. I lived off Boost chocolate drinks with DD (lost 12lbs in the first 6 weeks).
Doing good here still, up 23.2lbs for the pregnancy with 3.5 weeks left (down 13.4lbs from my peak pregnancy weight) and hoping to stay under 25lbs gained so looking good for that. 36 week DR appointment on Monday. 0 -
I got the flu shot too. I've never had one before though, but my doctor strongly recommended it. I did research, but basically found what some others have said it was totally sided - either all for it, or all against it, not really discussing the pros and cons.
I hadn't thought of having my husband get it though since he will be around the baby.......:huh: ...something to think about!
I think I felt some "bubbles" yesterday, but still haven't felt any noticeable movemetns...I'm waiting very IMpatiently, lol0 -
I've decided to wait a couple weeks till out of 1st Tri (though they recently changed flu shots to be OK for all trimesters, what's waiting 2 weeks to be sure right? Plus I'll probably have an insurance card by then which will make it easier) and then to ask for the individual dose shots that are Thimerosal "free". (that's the Mercury). You have to call around though to find people who have it. Most get the big vials they double dip into, hence the need for the preservative. Pediatric offices get the single dose units, but they don't treat adults (I think you should be able to get shots at the same time as your kid even if you are an adult rather than have to make 2 separate apts at 2 dif places... but whatever).0
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I have been lurking but I want to be able to find the thread easier so I am going to introduce myself. I am still very tentative since I am scared of miscarriage and this is my first pregnancy ever. We are keeping it a secret from a lot of people until Christmas/New Years. (my weight loss goals at the bottom of my signature dont really apply anymore but they are there for apperances).
I found out 2 weeks ago that I am expecting a surprise baby. I am 7 weeks today. We had our first ultrasound last Tuesday and we got to see the heartbeat. So far everything is going smoothly. I am going to be working very hard to not gain excessive weight during this pregnancy. So far in the 7 weeks I have gone from 201 to 193 and been maintaining there all week.
2 weeks of morning sickness (nice misnomer if you ask me). Mine kicks in especially at night (lots of bloated/queasy feelings). My eating habits have not been the best the last 2 weeks mainly due to eating what feels appealing (within reason) and what I think will stay down.0 -
We are keeping it a secret from a lot of people until Christmas/New Years.
We found out first round around 5 or 6 weeks (via a trip to the ER for a fainting spell - surprise baby!) and this time around 6 weeks (via more traditional and $1300 cheaper method!). Anyway, my husband wanted to tell his grandma right away (i couldn't argue with this) but once you tell Grandma... well, cat's out of the bag! So we told all our immediate family the same day we found out but waited to tell everyone until about 11 or 12 weeks. Except my boss... haven't told her yet... not really looking forward to that one It's hard enough putting in a full day's work with a 3 yr old here (I've been doing it since he was 2 weeks old) but with two... i might have to cut my hours. Anyway, off subject!
PS, this round, I am so sick in the evening too. I don't know if it's just a culmination of a stressful day, but nauseated, headache, exhausted by about 5 daily for the rest of the night. No real sickness this time though, which is nice! I vividly remember last time puking on the side of the interstate during morning rush hour! 0 -
I'm similar to you, mjtwomail. All of my immediate family knows but none of my friends/coworkers do (with the exception of my best friend who's like a sister & was the 2nd person I told after dh).
I had to tell my supervisor at my part-time job because I wanted to cut down from 2 days a week to 1 day a week there since I haven't been feeling great in the evenings this week (my m/s gets stronger around 3-4pm & stays that way until about 9pm). I don't puke with m/s (not yet, at least) but I feel like crap and the thought of working 2 13 hour days in a row while feeling like that didn't seem fun. She seemed really happy for me. I only work there like 8 hours a week so it's not like me cutting down to 4 hours a week really affects her.
I'm a lot more nervous to tell my full-time supervisor. I know she's going to be incredibly excited for me but the thing is I plan to go on maternity leave next year and never come back to work (assuming dh can support us with me staying home. Otherwise I'll go back to work & dh will work part-time from home). I'm scared to tell my friends, too. None of them have children and one of the biggest things I have in common with a lot of them is that we're beer snobs. They've already given me funny looks for refusing coffee and beer and I'm totally running out of real-sounding excuses. :laugh:0 -
Talking about telling bosses - last time I got a 2nd job around 5 months because my husband was away at school then an over the road internship for the last 4 months (he actually got back like 4 days before i delivered! If they weren't done he wasn't going to be back so we didn't know if he'd make it or not!) so we had no money and i had nothing to do anyway on the weekends. So I worked at Cracker Barrel (since i had worked there 3 times before!) and told them I was looking for temporary but not why. (I did not look preg at all at 5 months) Finally I had to tell them because it was obvious but they did not care because I worked 6-8 hr shifts every Sat and Sun for 4 months up until the week before I was due. Looking back, I really don't know how I managed 4 months straight of 7 days a week work from 5-9 months preg! It kept me from being bored out of my mind though with just me and the dogs and one coworker at my other job to keep me company! 0
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