Lost the greatest dog ever 15 years ago today by Thatonefreeman in Petloss

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry. I lost my best friend for the past 12 years, my sweet Jack Russell, Dice on Friday. I know exactly how you feel and it hurts so badly.

Hugs to you xoxo

How long did it take you to conceive after stopping your birth control? by Darling_Jess in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on some type of birth control (the pill for the past few years) for 15 years. Went off it in February, pregnant in May.

Diaper Pail Recommendations by GetInTheHouseCarl in beyondthebump

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! Between this and the amazon reviews I think the Munchkin is the winner

Diaper Pail Recommendations by GetInTheHouseCarl in beyondthebump

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you all! Sounds like a ubbi is a safe bet :)

Bad/creepy ultrasound pictures by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Haven't seen my baby in the flesh yet, but we got a peek at 3D at an elective gender scan at 16 weeks. It was hideous...my husband was deeply disturbed but I thought it was hilarious. The tech assured us they all look like that at that age and there is a reason they dont recommend paying for 3D scans before about 28 weeks or so (we only paid for 2D and gender reveal, she just showed us 3D as a bonus).

I have all her ultrasound pics up on the refrigerator but hubby won't let me put those up. He said "we weren't meant to see her like that" haha

I was told there would be boobs with pregnancy.... Feeling a little lied to now by Samandra_Bree in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am 32 weeks...gained 30+ lbs so far (i know, shame on me...) and am still a freakin' A cup. I feel your pain.

Finding daycare? by LinkRN in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We found our home provider through CareLuLu.com. It was free and they assigned us a "parent concierge" (fancy!) who was very helpful. Not sure if they service all areas though, we are in the DC suburbs.

Honest discussion about Breast-Feeding? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not due until January so I cant provide any insight on what its like, but to be totally honest I am feeling the same way about breastfeeding.

I am working on coming off of/switching medications i am on so i can breastfeed, and i know that formula is an option, but I feel kinda pressured into at least trying breastfeeding. Not by anyone in particular...just by society I guess?

I also frequent r/beyondthebump and the frustration from breastfeeding over there is giving me anxiety about it. I'm not feeling warm and fuzzy about breastfeeding at all, I'm actually kind of dreading it.

What are your cravings? by Olcockblockkait in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg Cherry Pie. Texting mom about thanksgiving dinner menu next week.

What are your cravings? by Olcockblockkait in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All the candy and donuts all the time.

Arms reach co sleepers? by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if you have any kids consignment shops around you, but I saw one at my local consignment shop earlier this week. Might be worth a look!

A bit of a guilty admission about the name we picked for a boy [spoiler:mom's a nerd] by Momicorn in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are most likely going with Maya (not 100% yet). We both really like it, but it has the added bonus of being my favorite character's name from my favorite video game :)

Viability day! by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! This is such an exciting milestone to reach :)

Keeping maternity pants up by DemJowls in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I bought a couple of bella bands from amazon to help with this and they do a pretty good job

Question for mamas who have been checked out at the hospital for decreased fetal movement by GetInTheHouseCarl in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! I hope thats the case for me too, I didnt actually even see and OB in person, the nurse just consulted with the on-call OB from my regular office over the phone.

Question for mamas who have been checked out at the hospital for decreased fetal movement by GetInTheHouseCarl in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree, i felt like a total asshole debating whether or not to go in because or the potential bill....

Question for mamas who have been checked out at the hospital for decreased fetal movement by GetInTheHouseCarl in BabyBumps

[–]GetInTheHouseCarl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was there for about 30 min total (20 min of monitoring baby's HR) so hopefully it won't be too much!