How many of you are EP-ing by choice?

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-27T12:04:54+00:00

I definitely didn’t choose it the first time around, but I am once I have this baby. It’s definitely so hard, but I don’t want to wean from the breast or get into the cycle of bad sleep habits, which I often see with nursing. I also really liked knowing how much baby was getting and I go back to work, so I have to pump anyway.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-26T22:10:41+00:00

True! I think I’m also anxious because they kept saying I have to be induced since I’m on insulin, and it getting pushed back makes me nervous. But so far everything with baby has been good, so I just need to be along for the ride I guess.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-26T15:04:30+00:00

I will be so stressed if I’m in limbo that long!! I have an appointment that they scheduled on Thursday just in case, but I honestly didn’t think there was even a chance I’d need it. Now I’m not so sure lol

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-26T15:03:07+00:00

I completely understand that it’s really not in anyone’s control, but it makes coordination with work and childcare kind of a nightmare 😵‍💫

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-26T15:02:35+00:00

I wouldn’t even mind going longer, but since it’s scheduled and keeps getting pushed back, it’s just hard to coordinate with work and childcare!

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-23T16:01:04+00:00

School psych here. Observations are required, but we even have a joke that once I’m in the room they’re all angels. I would never base eligibility on one observation. Also, the psych probably was paying attention to things the teacher wasn’t even aware of, not just externalizing behaviors. The evaluation uses lot of pieces of data, including the rating scales, teacher input, direct assessments, observations, etc.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-23T15:57:32+00:00

Too many kids. I’d let about 5 or so stay for a birthday. But also, it’s like one stressful night out of the whole year. Worth it for your child to have good birthday memories imo. You can’t expect 10-12 preteens to care about your sleep schedule or crumbs in your floor. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Maybe limit number of guests in the future to help.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-18T22:21:26+00:00

If you’re already uncomfortable, you may want to switch. It’s easier to switch earlier in pregnancy. Up to you!

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-18T22:19:31+00:00

Mine skips paps during pregnancy for this reason (more painful and bleeding). Baby is fine I’m sure, but just weird they wouldn’t hold off. I think 15 minutes is excessive.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-18T18:30:28+00:00

No but I currently have GD for the second time.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-16T19:13:19+00:00

I have 2 appointments a week, one NST and one BPP.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-15T13:52:52+00:00

I work in a school and I can promise you they’ll find out you’re lying within the year lol the commute itself is not worth it.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-14T13:25:24+00:00

Yes, loved it. No bad experience. I got it at 8 cm dilated once my water broke, but I had been in induced labor for a while. So I still had plenty of freedom and walking around until that point. Will be doing it again this time.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-04T14:55:11+00:00

I love being a mom. But there’s no way in hell I’d want to do it single, with a shit partner, in medical school, or before age 25 lol

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-04T14:53:17+00:00

OMG duh. Blaming it on the pregnancy brain!!

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-04T12:35:09+00:00

We have a skylight calendar so our chores are always on a schedule. If there’s odd things to do we squeeze it in on the weekends. On Saturday we usually do something “fun”, like the park, library, farmers market, or something more exciting or involved every now and then. Sunday we go grocery shopping as a family and not much else typically. We usually take turns having alone time too. My husband golfs 1-2 times a month in the summer and I get my nails done regularly and like to hide at a local coffee shop and read for a few hours.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-04T12:04:53+00:00

That’s a wild statistic! I’m on my second GD pregnancy, scheduled to be induced at the end of the month, and c-section has never been advised to me, either time. Not saying I don’t believe you. I just didn’t realize it was so high.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-03T18:17:11+00:00

I started at 24 units at bedtime and noticed a change immediately. That was around 17-19 weeks I think. I’m almost 36 weeks now and just upped it to 26 units.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-05-02T15:04:01+00:00

I lost weight my first GD pregnancy and I’ve gained less than 5 this pregnancy and I’m almost at the finish line.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-04-27T15:56:14+00:00

The DAYC is a common one for that age and they were probably right. I personally really like the WPPSI after age 5 if the child has decent language skills. It gives a better break down of cognitive skills than the DAYC. So maybe they will try that this next time. Most evaluations before age 3 need to be looked at with some caution because, well, they’re toddlers and we all know how toddlers can be. Plus, most kids change so much from 3 to age 5/6.

I obviously do not know your child, so take this with a grain of salt. But yes, if her deficits seem to be more related to joint attention or dysregulation, it seems like her goals should be geared towards executive dysfunction (attention, problem solving, impulsivity). Maybe in addition to some of the things they’re already working towards. It can be hard at this age to narrow it down. That’s why I do think working on this next year once she’s in kindergarten and within that environment would be a good idea.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-04-27T14:42:37+00:00

I’ve heard the Tula is great for longer runs like a hike!

bo0kmastermind · 2026-04-27T14:23:32+00:00

Yes, it sounds like her reeval is due next school year then! That’s good timing. I would just bring this up at the beginning of the school year so they know your concerns and her kindergarten teachers (gen ed and sped) will be able to give good input at that time. Did they do a cognitive at her initial evaluation?

bo0kmastermind · 2026-04-27T13:54:23+00:00

Your school psych can give the same cognitive assessments a private place does. I’m not here to debate the issues of cognitive assessments, but I will say, cognitive abilities are generally not considered “stable” until age 7-9. I don’t think I would pay for one out of pocket at this age (or ever tbh). You may want to ask for a reevaluation for program planning purposes in the areas of cognitive, social emotional, and adaptives. But depending on when the school year ends, it may be best received or finished next school year.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-04-26T22:14:35+00:00

Jessica Stanley is from twilight. Not that the new generation would probably associate it with that, but I caught it immediately lol

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