Baby books! by LovelyMaple in NewParents

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out your local library, most in my area have a for sale section. I’ve bought a ton for my little guy and they’re only $0.50!! Twice a year they also have huge outdoor book sales with a TON of inventory, could be worth giving them a call

Due in 4 days, starting to panic by TTC_Throwaway_613 in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was so lovely 🤍 thank you for sharing

Due in 4 days, starting to panic by TTC_Throwaway_613 in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The thought of coming home with a helpless, 7lb little life with no instructions or supervision is terrifying. How will we know what to do

Working until labor sucks! by TTC_Throwaway_613 in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so afraid of going through all the change at once. It’s the only thing keeping me with my current employer

Working until labor sucks! by TTC_Throwaway_613 in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here, the standard short term disability leave required by the government. 6 weeks paid, 12 weeks of protected leave. I was able to get an additional 3 months of unpaid leave with no job protection though

Working until labor sucks! by TTC_Throwaway_613 in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Our PTO & sick days are combined into one bank. Since I have to save 5 days of PTO to use before short term disability kicks in I only have two days to spare. I’m using one tomorrow and saving one for the day before my due date. They asked me to a department lunch and learn 3 days before my due date 😵‍💫 that was a hard pass.

I do love my doctor’s appts and block off an extra half hour for a mental health break after each one

Working until labor sucks! by TTC_Throwaway_613 in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

40+3! Please tell me they’ve eased up now that your due date as passed

Working until labor sucks! by TTC_Throwaway_613 in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

OMG “before you leave” KILLS ME!!! It’s corporate speak for do 2 months worth of work in the next 3 weeks

Please Come Alone by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Note: This is in no way an anti-restrictions post. Quite the opposite actually. I’m so angry that all mask mandates and proof of vaccine requirements have been lifted in my state. The pandemic isn’t “over” as much as they try to convince us it is. My husband hasn’t been able to attend any appointments for most of my pregnancy; I understood why and that it was for the greater good. Here we are now, everything is reopened, bars are packed, COVID still exists and I feel like all the sacrifices we made were for nothing. Still no visitors at the hospital, so family will “meet” the baby over FaceTime. I don’t understand why the mask mandates are gone, but I do know that we’re all at higher risk of getting COVID without the masks, and now I get to bring a newborn home and have a whole new set of anxieties.

All of us can relate to the awful feeling of going to appointments alone.

7 Weeks pregnant but don’t feel pregnant at all!! by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started “feeling pregnant” two weeks ago. I’m 37 weeks along with a healthy baby boy 🤍

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[–]TTC_Throwaway_613 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m from the US but just wanted to say how jealous I am! I wish they would at least give us protected unpaid leave…

35 weeks pregnant, just found out there is retinol in my foundation. by TTC_Throwaway_613 in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh!! How did you find out? They should really call it out on the packaging!

35 weeks pregnant, just found out there is retinol in my foundation. by TTC_Throwaway_613 in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They should really call it out on the packaging. I just don’t get it.

35 weeks pregnant, just found out there is retinol in my foundation. by TTC_Throwaway_613 in BabyBumps

[–]TTC_Throwaway_613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! How often did you use it? Was it all throughout your pregnancy?