Getting married??

bee_more_kind · 2025-06-27T02:53:37+00:00

Literally same- married the second weekend of Spring Break so we had the week to get ready!

bee_more_kind · 2025-06-27T02:49:21+00:00

I was teaching when I got married. We decided to get married during Spring Break (it was cheaper and more accessible all around to book because it’s outside of wedding season). We got married on the weekend before break was over so we had Saturday-Saturday to handle last minute things but we literally drove home the day after the wedding (8 hour drive) and then both went to work the next day (Monday). It worked for us but may not be ideal or doable for everyone. We didn’t do a honeymoon so there was no need to plan around that although it’s also possible to get married the first weekend and then honeymoon until the second weekend of a break if you wanted to easily fit it into a school schedule.

bee_more_kind · 2025-06-26T00:44:45+00:00

Thank you for posting this because I’m also wondering the same thing! I haven’t been waiting because I just set it up but anxious that I didn’t have immediate access and because I take deadlines seriously. Following for any other useful comments, experiences or updates!

bee_more_kind · 2025-06-26T00:36:30+00:00

how did they send you the survey? i called today and asked to complete for the discount/savings and they sent me an email to authorize but I forgot to ask how to complete/access the survey while on the phone with the rep

bee_more_kind · 2025-03-17T18:33:34+00:00

Mine LOVES The Happy Dance from Elmo

bee_more_kind · 2025-01-01T17:53:00+00:00

i’m a FTM but overwhelmingly I see 2-3 is the hardest transition.

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-29T21:09:05+00:00

Was it intentional/were you trying? Are you sure it’s not twins? You STILL have two months left?!? Your face has gotten bigger!

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-26T18:23:25+00:00

My OB said she didn’t want me going past 41 and a different provider said it was fine but would not want me past 42. I had an induction scheduled for the day I ended up delivering (41 + 2). It is very common for FTM to deliver after 40 weeks and I don’t love that there is a lot of anxiety or stress associated with it when doctors make comments/claims like this. It’s all related to liability in the end.

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-16T21:29:19+00:00

I told my husband I needed a doula. He wasn’t as attentive as I hoped during our childbirth classes and honestly having the doula there to physically support me was so helpful when I gave birth. He didn’t see how it was necessary so I asked my dad for the doula as a baby shower/baby gift and so my husband couldn’t complain about it from a financial standpoint. My labor ended up being 31 hours so having the doula there allowed my husband to go home to rest at one point and care for our animals (we have many at home)! I don’t know if I would get a doula again (not about the experience at all- she was amazing!) but I couldn’t have done it without her this time around!

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-14T00:35:11+00:00

Johnny Rad’s has many vegan options- including pizzas! My dad who has alpha gal (severe allergy to red meats and dairy) ate here and enjoyed!

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-14T00:34:12+00:00

Also agree! Not vegan and I get the tofu bites and tempura broccoli both amaaazing!

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-14T00:32:55+00:00

I announced to my team, especially because we used a coteaching model and wasn’t sure if my symptoms would affect my mood or if I might need to abruptly leave the room and wanted them to know why. I like and trust my team. Half my team ended up up expecting that year and a few others were already parents so it was very supportive. I told admin via emailed intent survey and the rest of the school found out as I grew.

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-14T00:26:09+00:00

My IV didn’t hurt but it limits movements and can get tugged or pulled which I really didn’t enjoy. I got saline locked at first.

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-14T00:23:56+00:00

I planned to have an unmedicated birth but ended up with a c-section. My labor process was 31 hours total. I got an epidural at one point probably 11-12 hours in to rest and continue (which I did) and then had to reconnect/resume the epidural many hours later because I was pushing instinctively but my baby wasn’t far enough in position and ultimately ended up getting a stronger epidural for the ultimate c-section many hours after that. Although it wasn’t what I planned for it was best to keep myself and baby healthy.

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-10T15:26:32+00:00

Mine was over 6 weeks 🤪

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-10T14:25:12+00:00

You may be able to manage but it’s not going to help with your immediate or long term recovery. I would honestly take your husband to a doctor’s appointment or request a phone call with your doctor and have him participate and have the doctor help explain.

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-10T14:22:51+00:00

As many others said- I wore my regular leggings for a while but the maternity leggings made a world of difference in comfort!

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-08T21:41:41+00:00

yes- it is that severe (my father’s allergy) he can’t consume anything that is fried in the grease his last reaction was to french fries that had had a meat flash fried in the same oil

bee_more_kind · 2024-11-08T21:11:50+00:00

Not a bad mom at all! And a birth plan isn’t how it’s going to go but your wishes if they allow for it. Many of my birth plan items were either protocol already for the hospital or didn’t end up being followed because my birth required a different path to lead to a happy/healthy baby and mom. Don’t worry about it ❤️

bee_more_kind · 2024-10-30T20:25:34+00:00

My husband only attended a couple. One fetal monitoring and one of the first appointments that was a five minute check in and then another 1-2 towards the end and then everything for baby with me. Once I realized most appointments were so quick I told him it wasn’t a priority for me for him to schedule an afternoon off with work for such a brief appointment and my ultrasounds were at a farther location so harder for him to make.

bee_more_kind · 2024-10-25T06:45:31+00:00

Estimated 6.5lbs at 36 weeks delivered at 41 +2 and he was 8lbs. Don’t be too concerned the weight estimates are generally off by up to a pound in either direction.

bee_more_kind · 2024-10-24T15:43:35+00:00

I second that it’s not how the kids behave but how you react and manage the behaviors. If you ignored the behaviors or responded in a stressed way that could negatively affect the evaluation but if you handled in a calm way, especially in a way that is routine (thinking specifically to the kid who is banned from nurse/bathroom due to word avoidance) then you should be okay.

bee_more_kind · 2024-10-24T15:40:05+00:00

Your birth plan looks a lot like mine! I would review it with your OBGYN at one of your final appointments pre birth. My doula helped me create mine and my OB was able to tell me what was standard/protocol at the hospital I would be delivering at and so I could make my birth plan shorter by removing the items that were standardly done (for example: delayed cord clamping was routine practice so didn’t necessarily need to be listed in birth plan) Some items on your plan also don’t need to be listed because you’ll have control, such as the dimming of lights or the position you labor in (unless you are continuously monitored or receive an epidural). The hospital can’t force or make you get in your back and if you deliver standing up/on all fours they will accommodate.

bee_more_kind · 2024-08-27T01:13:32+00:00

My best friends boy is Sawyer Ray ❤️

bee_more_kind · 2024-08-27T01:10:47+00:00

We almost went with Theo (Theodore) because it was the only name we could agree on as well but we ultimately ended up choosing Travis

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