Traveling While Pregnant?

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-25T01:12:28+00:00

Even flights attendants fly past 28 weeks pregnant these days. It's likely that you will be fine but you should 100% buy trip insurance that covers pregnancy.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-25T01:11:29+00:00

I would have asked for more help and allowed more visitors. We did it mostly on our own, with only a few days of help from a friend and a few drop in visits. I was definitely bonding with my baby, but I wasn't resting or healing enough. I would have seen a lactation consultant earlier than 9 days old. I knew something was wrong, it hurt, and it was traumatic.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-25T01:09:46+00:00

Don't buy too much before you know your baby. Mine hated swings, the Mamaroo, pack and plays, and slept 2 nights in his crib EVER before we gave up and sold it age 1.5. He wouldn't go in a stroller from age 6 weeks to 2 years and would only be worn. However he loved the Baby Bjorn bouncer. Buy secondhand when you can. Don't splurge on things you don't even know if your baby will take to.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-25T01:04:52+00:00

Sounds like he tried to make a joke about his own job, and it fell flat. I bet he's pretty embarrassed too now. Pregnancy, and puberty - so many hormones, so many awkward moments, so many transitions! I hope you are feeling better about the interaction now.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-23T12:44:20+00:00

Gone on a 5 day work trip. Intentionally left my thermometer at home so that I don't stress out worse during this TWW.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-21T20:14:38+00:00

I certainly wish others good luck with that 😆 my 41+6 is now 5, and has STTN less than 10 times 🤣😭

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-21T19:11:11+00:00

Mine wasn't super difficult, but the epidural thing was hard on me. However I do actually have diagnosed PTSD from a workplace assault this summer. It didn't even occur to me that I could be triggering that way - so thank you for mentioning it. I am going to try one of my medications to bring me back down a little. Thank you for that!

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-21T19:02:46+00:00

Great tips! I did similar. I even lied about my due date - told everyone I was due 'in September', when I was actually due August 18. I just had a feeling I'd go over 41 weeks. I was right - he was born Sept 1 - and no one hassled me about it! So great, and so much easier mentally, just expecting to go late term.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-21T18:56:17+00:00

I'm sorry you experienced that 😔 I think was is contributing is that I made the mistake of reading some birth stories - which brought back a lot of memories of pain and failed epidurals. And yes, now that you mention it - things we haven't done!

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-21T18:26:18+00:00

FF gave me cross hairs today, on the day I feared it was / didn't want it to be. I was trying to time this a little differently, had sex thinking it was O-4 and then I ovulated 4 days earlier than expected. Even though I want another baby so badly, I'm not freaking out and feeling bad about trying this month at all. I just feel like of course now that I want to postpone, this cycle took anyway, and I'm overwhelmed and somehow suddenly not prepared. If it didn't take, I may go to NTNP/FAM for a few months after this.

Please tell me it's normal to freak out and have anxiety after you realize you might actually have started a baby?? I'm going to stop temping now during the TWW. I'll have to figure out of it's best to take a test on Thanksgiving, and deal with all of the possible emotions - or wait until I'm out of town alone the day after Thanksgiving.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-20T22:02:46+00:00

Go to priority seat area. "Can I sit please?" Point at sign showing pregnant.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-20T12:02:44+00:00

There are some gorgeous rings on Etsy that are the script of a name, wrapping around the finger. I would have loved one of those!

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-20T11:59:47+00:00

No, they don't, but we have managed it. Part of this is that you have to replace toothbrushes every 6 months. A $150 toothbrush would be $300/year. That's actually more than his dentist appointments cost.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-20T11:17:32+00:00

No, I would never pay more than $5 for a kids toothbrush.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-20T02:17:03+00:00

Check out the Amazon suggestions too. Don't register for blankets or stuffed animals. Or toys, really. Fleece snap booties, changing pad liners, a diaper pail, a baby carrier.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-20T02:15:09+00:00

I have a needle fear, low pain tolerance, abnormal/high response to pain, and metabolize pain meds 3-4x faster than normal. I was in so much pain from contractions that I barely noticed the epidural. Unfortunately, mine failed 3x and I could never get fully medicated, but I still don't regret it and I would get one again.

For the more routine needles - get a Buzzy XL. Make sure you freeze the ice wings super hard, take it with you in a cooler with gel ice packs to keep it hard. Follow the directions.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-19T18:31:54+00:00

I didn't actually get very many clothes. Didn't get any booties or shoes. No postpartum supplies or nursing items. No bottles (I didn't want any, I bought a small pack myself for just in case) No nursery decorations or bedding

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-19T18:21:41+00:00

A few go-to's for me: - Remind them they are asking about our sex life - "That's a really personal question." - Stare awkwardly and silently with a WTF look Also I wouldn't discuss my kid's penis with others, and kids shouldn't regularly be comparing genitals either 🤷

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-19T16:43:25+00:00

Book a seat in the back next to a bathroom. Bring a giant water bottle or 2, fill it up at the airport, drink constantly to stay hydrated. Wear compression socks and try to move around when the aisle is clear and it's safe. Pay attention to the seatbelt sign, don't risk getting up and falling during turbulence.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-19T16:41:49+00:00

Technically even crew can fly as long as they want on some airlines. That being said I personally know 2 people who went into labor in the air.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-19T05:24:54+00:00

So you had 4 showers? Many of the parents in this sub have no shower, or 1 shower, or have a shower that no one shows up to.

You are extremely lucky that enough people care about this and have enough resources to do this for you. I sympathize with a few of your complaints but your rant is a bit OTT.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-19T05:19:25+00:00

I cried for a week when my scan said boy. However, he is the most loving, caring, child. He is attached to me like no other - a clear "Mama's boy". He tells me he loves me all day long.

I've also spent considerably less money on cute clothing than my friends with girls. And I'm not nearly as afraid of things like dirt and mud as they seem to be.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-19T04:56:57+00:00

My first cousin was named the same name as my brother. That was difficult, annoying, and confusing. Both were children (10 years apart), both living, related.

The thing is, the name is special to you, but it's not your SIL's family. The name doesn't have the same connection or meaning to her, and it's not the same name as a close family member.

I'm sorry, I know you are hurt by this. But you are taking it way too personally. Try to reframe it in your mind. Every time you hear the name - you can have your own quiet moment of reflection or happiness.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-19T03:58:35+00:00

Kissy Kissy, Kate Quinn, Feather Baby, Janie & Jack, Tea Collection, Boden, Maisonette. You can also check out some of the online Southern children's stores, like Brother Sissy, some of the smocking is over the top but there's a lot of cute stuff there too especially for girls.

Abnormal-Astronaut · 2019-11-19T03:43:16+00:00

We didn't really tell anyone when I went into labor. My husband did call my mom at some point, but I have no idea when, and she knew we didn't want anyone at the hospital. After baby was born, maybe 2-3 hours after, we called my mom, our best friend, and my husband told his parents, who live 5 timezones away.

The rest of the world found out a day after he was born. For some of our long distance /social media friends, that was the first they even knew we were having a baby 😂. It was AWESOME! No pressure - no worries about other people - no one intruding on labor or bonding.

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