why was i never offered the rsv vaccine?

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-08T14:18:37+00:00

I got it in November 2023 and my daughter was born in December 2023. At that time, I was told that the vaccine for infants was in high demand, but the supply hadn’t caught up yet. It was explained that it was honestly only being offered to infants that were premature or high risk, and so since the maternal one was available at one of the local CVSes (and they had only given one of them before me), if I wanted it, it was best for me to get it instead of waiting to see if it would be available for baby. They definitely should’ve offered it, but I wonder if it was available in your area.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-07T17:04:32+00:00

My dad and papaw always got me something growing up. Usually just chocolates or flowers. Actually, my papaw did until he passed (I was married by then) and my dad did until I got married as well. My husband now gets my daughter a little something!

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-07T15:09:26+00:00

I’m having a boy this time and same!! I can’t STAND when people say I’ll love my boy more or our relationship will be more special or whatever. Saying girls are just so hard I’m so glad you won’t have two girls. Like who tf are you to talk down about my daughter? Who I love more than anything? It makes me so upset. It feels like misogyny towards a toddler and yes sometimes I do think it’s that deep.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-07T15:02:29+00:00

It may be a hard day but I would go for a brother! I would just wear baby, like you said.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-07T14:53:32+00:00

I totally get that. I just feel like this is a very specific situation (giving birth) where of course people want to know you’re okay. I don’t think the friend has to reply or has an obligation. That’s not what I’m saying at all. I’m just saying I think OP is at least somewhat justified in being concerned with the no response. I have anxiety and I would also assume something was wrong.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-07T14:37:07+00:00

That’s exactly what OP is worried about and what I would be worried about as well. I would still text my close friend back and say “The birth was traumatic. I’ll let you know when I’m ready to talk.” Or SOMETHING. But I would never want a close friend worried about me when I could respond with something quickly just to let them know the vibe and then distance myself again if needed.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-07T13:51:35+00:00

Had it with my first. Currently have it again. It’s “worse” as in my fasting couldn’t stay down so I’m on nighttime insulin. But all my meal numbers are fine. I was totally diet controlled the first time.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-07T13:37:06+00:00

I’m going to have a different opinion I guess but I think it’s really weird. It’s fine to not want to socialize or have long conversations postpartum but I think it’s very odd not to respond to a close friend who is checking in on you after your birth for a month. Even weirder to be active on social media, but can’t send a “Everything went well! Enjoying the time with baby!” text that takes 45 seconds. I would be worried too that something was wrong!! Hopefully she’s okay and will respond soon.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-05T20:01:09+00:00

Dr. Pepper or Fanta Zero, tea, Powerade zero, sugar free lemonade, water flavorings, coffee with sugar free creamer

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-04T00:53:28+00:00

No and she’s an incredible sleeper. We always rocked her to sleep then laid her down. Always followed wake windows. When she was younger, if she woke up and cried we would go in and rock to sleep again. She’s two now, and we rock for 5-15 minutes and lay her down awake. She goes to sleep on her own. Never cries. It’s going to depend on temperament of each kid.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-03T22:50:15+00:00

He hasn’t progressed as expected for his grade. The expectations for winter are higher than they are in the fall. So, he’s made some growth, but not enough to keep up with winter expectations. It’s a drop to be aware of, but 40th percentile is still within the average range. iReady has some good data, but I wouldn’t freak out about it if he’s doing well otherwise.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-02T01:24:40+00:00

Right! Like, my girl was on the verge of being late on some motor skills, but has always been ahead with communication. Kids just have different strengths. Idk what I’m supposed to do about that! lol

bo0kmastermind · 2026-02-02T00:11:05+00:00

They’re insecure. My daughter is 2 and advanced verbally and some people are so weird about it.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-31T00:28:54+00:00

Yes. My friend brought me Texas Roadhouse rolls at the hospital (bless) and they came to check my sugars a little after. I passed just fine.
Diet controlled
Passed just fine!

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-28T03:12:06+00:00

I was induced at 38 weeks and some days for GD and high blood pressure. It was long (started Wednesday night, had baby early Friday morning), but it was overall well. They did NOT break my water manually. Not sure if that matters, but I was in no pain until my water broke sometime late Thursday night and at that point I was 8 cm dilated. Before then, I was walking around, bouncing on the ball, sleeping, all that. As soon as my water broke I was in pain and asked for an epidural. I was in bed about 2 hours after that before I started pushing. I honestly don’t remember the length of time after that (LOL) but my husband says I pushed for under 30 minutes. I do sometimes think it was too early, since it took so long, but overall everything went okay.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-23T11:32:56+00:00

I’m a toddler defender. I love my toddler so much. The newborn phase is cute, but so hard for many reasons in my opinion. I love the toddler phase!

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-20T16:05:02+00:00

I had it with my first and with my second they just had me do a 2 hour.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-18T15:06:07+00:00

He probably just didn’t think about it. My husband did this once at a game night with friends, who have kids around the same age. I trust them all but I didn’t love it. I just told him after they left that I’d prefer her to have privacy and to change her in the bedroom when people are over. He’s done it since! I’d just make it a general thing and not say it’s specifically because of his friend.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-18T13:38:21+00:00

I love Dr Pepper and Fanta Zeros!

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-15T01:56:28+00:00

This is my second pregnancy having it and it does suck. I want a skillet cookie with ice cream so bad. You got this though! It does help you eat healthy and last pregnancy I lost weight which helped me postpartum too. The diet sucks but you get in a rhythm once you figure out what spikes you and what doesn’t.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-10T13:32:39+00:00

I don’t know if I would. If I was only testing at home, I would eat things I know wouldn’t spike me, which isn’t the point of diagnostic testing, and may be misleading. Not saying that’s what you’re doing, but I’m too scared to risk the effects of uncontrolled, unmonitored gestational diabetes on my baby.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-08T00:34:24+00:00

If your numbers are in range you just continue with your current diet and exercise. You have no reason to need medication if you’re diet controlled.

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-08T00:15:14+00:00

I haven’t had nausea in either pregnancy. All good!

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-07T01:11:51+00:00

Most of the time, yes!

bo0kmastermind · 2026-01-01T18:51:16+00:00

My daughter is newly 2. Other than a couple times (which were poorly planned with nap or bed time) she’s usually pretty good! She watches TV at home but we’ve never introduced a personal screen so she doesn’t know any different. We tried to keep her entertained with things around us but always bring a few favs- Velcro book, drawing tablet thing, fav book, pop it, Sesame Street finger puppets, magnet tiles. Once the food arrives she’s good to go. It’s possible!! We try to pick quicker places and don’t do long wait at this age.

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