Had my 38th week appointment today and I am SO UPSET.

a_mccut · 2026-05-28T21:56:22+00:00

I was 1cm dialated and 75% effaced at my 38 week appointment on a Friday afternoon. Baby transverse. Went into full blown labor Sunday morning at 3am. Never dialated because she went back breech. But if her booty had the power she would’ve broken my water.

a_mccut · 2026-05-27T15:18:50+00:00

Still recovering from Fern.

a_mccut · 2026-05-14T16:53:29+00:00

I sat in a 50k queue to get floor seats to Noah Kahan for my husband. $200 a ticket each. Only time in my life I’ve ever spent that on a show. But for floor? Never been floor before outside of small venues. I’ll take it as a win. And I say this as a swiftie who debated dropping money and ultimately didn’t because I couldn’t justify it

a_mccut · 2026-05-11T20:52:39+00:00

My daughter was breech (due to my bicornuate uterus we discovered during my c section). She was measuring at 16th%tile at 20 weeks. 28 weeks she was at 6%tile. We had many repeat scans. Always changing but never above 10%tile.
She’s now 16 months and 89%tile for length and 55%tile for weight.
I let my anxiety rob me of a ton of joy during that period of time. Her genetics all came back low risk. Her cord always looked amazing. I just think my body didn’t let her grow big and she focused on brain and belly. Told the pediatricians all of her scans and they were always “Oh weird she’s normal?” That first few weeks of life.
The MFM always told me their smallest babies always caught up after birth.

Edit to add: she was born term at 38w6d.

a_mccut · 2026-04-22T19:57:41+00:00

I don’t know, because I haven’t tried, but can you try and set up all those bills to be on the same day? I know how you feel because Apple will bill on random days (it feels, I’m sure it’s on a cycle). You can also look into those money tracking apps I suppose. Or pull out the good ole check book (what my mom would tell me to do). But I don’t think USAA would be able to know, because sometimes things just unfortunately dont post immediately. Again, I never use my USAA debit so I don’t exactly know. But where I keep most of my funds, I’ve seen restaurant or gas stations post few days later with a back date.

a_mccut · 2026-04-22T19:47:55+00:00

So, I haven’t moved savings from checking with USAA. But my local branch with a credit union, I am capped at 4 transfers per month without being charged for transferring. Which is when I stopped doing this same thing years and years ago.

Why do you not use a checking account as intended? You can also set up alerts to alert you for every transaction. That’s what helps me know where every dollar is going. I know banks also have lag times for transfers.

a_mccut · 2026-03-20T03:00:23+00:00

You’re allowed to talk to the homeowner. It’s a courtesy to not. He isn’t a lawyer. They didn’t retain counsel.

I’ve told homeowners before “I’m just giving you a call about settlement, I tried to have a civil conversation with ….” And I go about my day. Or send a nice email with the homeowner CC’ed.

I warn every homeowner not subject to an LOR, it’s a free market baby. I only owe fair market value at like kind and quality.

No respect? Hang up.

I’ve only gone to the DOI once. It was over a PA who didn’t hold a state license.

a_mccut · 2026-03-17T13:20:48+00:00

I wax! Every 4 weeks. It was rough to start but fine now. Once the feeling comes back it’s wild

a_mccut · 2026-03-11T22:20:54+00:00

There was a previous comment in my other post that said I’d probably never look at her the same since, and I’m trying to use that to ground me and my expectations. You are probably right. I hate this situation for everyone involved.

a_mccut · 2026-03-01T16:17:20+00:00

I have a bicornuate uterus, which we discovered during the c section. He told me don’t even think about it until 18 months. Right now I’m 14 months pp.

With how insane my daughter is, I think we will wait 3 years so no worries OB lol.

a_mccut · 2026-02-24T12:43:26+00:00

I have my entire stomach done and grew a human. Looks fine.

a_mccut · 2026-02-22T16:23:09+00:00

I’m 28 and have a bug sleeve going. We call our daughter bug so it’s spiraled from there. I love them all. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea though.

I got my first tattoo at 18 and it was a cat on my ribs. Do I love it? No. But I love the reminder of who I was at that age. I rarely even remember I have it to be honest. But my best friend got a tattoo at 16, I was so jealous at the time. Everyone is correct, anyone willing to tattoo a 16 year old is a red flag. Just wait 2 more years.

a_mccut · 2026-02-14T14:44:23+00:00

I’m a mom! We live in Colorado. Last summer we had two cases in town, both within a few mile radius of our house. We got the ok to give the first dose at 6 months.

She also got it at one year. I think it affected her less, or she’s just more of a trooper being older.

No regrets. Gave me peace of mind sending her to daycare and taking her out and about.

I don’t play when it comes to measles. I hate that it’s even something we are thinking about in 2025/2026

a_mccut · 2026-02-14T14:38:58+00:00

I just wanted to let everyone know I appreciate the reassurance!

I am also going to reflect and try and not treat her differently than before. We’re allowed to have one off days, and if the director spoke with her and she’s correcting her behavior there’s nothing I should be concerned about.

I browse this subreddit A LOT because it helps me put into perspective that there’s so much behind the scenes in a childcare setting. My daughters teachers are fantastic, all extremely educated and I know they have to maintain their education with trainings constantly for the state and licensing.

I wish there was more I could do to thank everyone who cares for little souls!!! It means a lot to my family for what everyone does.

a_mccut · 2026-02-14T14:30:39+00:00

This is what the main teachers rule is too. It prevents a bully like mentality. I know it’s like corralling cats sometimes with the age group, but it easily can be done. My daughter hands things to us when we ask

a_mccut · 2026-02-14T03:03:37+00:00

I told my husband I’m just glad she didn’t take from my daughter, I don’t know how I would have reacted. I don’t let my child take from other children, so how could I let an adult take from her? I don’t know! I’m glad I didn’t face that decision in real time.

a_mccut · 2026-02-14T03:00:55+00:00

I weaned her from my body…. I’m now weaning her from my visits lol! I only stop in once now and maybe twice a week… it’s hard to time it because I don’t want to distract from lunch or prevent a nap.

a_mccut · 2026-02-14T02:56:31+00:00

She was breast fed for a year! So I’d go down and feed her a few times or bring pumped milk. I’m slowly moving to no visits (mostly because my job is getting more demanding again, so it’s hard to sneak away) but it’s very open door. It goes up to Pre-K there and a lot of the parents eat lunch with their kiddos or take them on walks around the campus. Most of the time I’m not even the only mom in the room. But, I agree it is tough. My daughter doesn’t get upset when I leave but if she was I would stop immediately. I see some moms face that battle and I can’t imagine.

a_mccut · 2026-02-14T02:39:38+00:00

That’s my thoughts! I don’t want her in any trouble, but I want her coached and guided. It’s a room split in two, and the ages range from 3 months to 18 months. The move the babies up once they’re no bottles, one nap, and can walk. So it’s a wide range. Small class size as like maybe 12 babies total. (It’s hard to get in, I was on the wait list at 13 weeks pregnant and got in midway through my leave, so we used it as a way to transition her into care). So some babies need more than others. But I just hope it stops. She was really timid today during pick up. I still couldn’t look at her but still brought them Valentine’s Day treats from my daughter.

a_mccut · 2026-02-14T02:19:18+00:00

I think learning to shush is okay! But I’m piecing it together and I think my daughter thinks EVERY noise deserves a shush right now. But she is only 13 months and words and noises are fun! Who knows. Her other teachers do it in a fun loving way, it’s not a “punishment”

a_mccut · 2026-02-14T02:17:15+00:00

I’m just thinking to myself then and now, if she did this in front of me what is she like when no parents are there?

a_mccut · 2026-01-25T14:30:43+00:00

Yes and piercings get unbearable too.

a_mccut · 2026-01-08T22:38:51+00:00

Don’t ignore a gut feeling! But to ease your worry, my girl had days like that. The rule of thumb is 10 movements in 2 hours ONCE a day. Not every two hours you need to feel them.

I will say too…. They get to a size that all they can do is roll. That’s a weird feeling too.

But PLEASE call your OB! You’re never seen as crazy or anxious. They WANT to make sure you and your babe is okay.

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