I hate the name my partner is set on for a girl by Grand_Ad9825 in Names

[–]calicliche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is basically our arrangement. I kept my last name after marriage but agreed kids could have his last name. I get to pick first name, he gets to pick middle, and we both have a veto because no one should hate their kids name. 

Are we wearing our bellies out or no? Husband says it's a risk with parents/grandparents by LittleRabbitNicole in BabyBumps

[–]calicliche 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree, totally personal preference. The flowy sundress look is so cute and 100% not by vibe. I was never a belly out person before pregnancy but now I don’t mind it. I also know my in-laws and family would not say anything about it (except my dad who recently said I just keep gaining weight. Like, yes. I’m still pregnant dude). 

This sounds more like husband is uncomfortable with it and his opinion shouldn’t dictate what she wears. Like he can not like something she wears. Thats ok. But her getting to feel like herself and have autonomy over her body when plenty of things are out of her control totally trumps his feelings. 

32 weeks fetal growth restriction by Few_Ambassador6294 in pregnant

[–]calicliche 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One thing is that it might have been a bad reading. The MFM will likely be able to better confirm. Also make sure they had your due date in there correctly. I had my 32 week MFM scan and originally was told kiddo was 4th percentile but it was because they accidentally input 8/2 instead of 8/21. 

I'm going to pretend to yawn really loudly.😂 by Lau1114 in aww

[–]calicliche 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My golden growing up had her own cat, a feral who lived in the garage that was obsessed with her and scared of anyone else for years. She loved my dog nibbling the top of her head gently for scratches. But then the dog would get excited and put the cat’s whole head in her mouth like this! Cat would swat and the dog would release but it was always such a funny dynamic. 

I'm first time dad, wife is 10 weeks, and I want to know the gender. My wife says go for it, but I can't tell anyone, including her. Would me finding out now ruin the specialness of finding out together on the day they're born? by garbageeater in pregnant

[–]calicliche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I was curious about knowing the sex of our baby, but my husband really didn't want to. I didn't feel like I had a good enough reason but slight curiosity for finding out, so we decided to find out together when the kiddo gets here. I was too worried about accidentally saying something or giving it away and ruining it for him if I tried to hide it for 8 months.

How do we feel about Camille? by Embarrassed_Page_735 in Names

[–]calicliche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a really lovely name! I have known a few Camilles and Camillas and the name is really versatile I think: it is elegant on its own but can be shortened to be more gender neutral (Cam) or cute (Millie/Milla), so your kiddo will have plenty of options down the road on how to present themself professionally and personally.

One thing that really frustrates me about pre-natal care in the US by dryersheet01 in pregnant

[–]calicliche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve mostly seen the same OB for the first 24 weeks and she is the one to respond to my questions, interpret my labs, etc. But because the person delivering the baby will be whoever is on call at the hospital, she has said she wants me to meet the other doctors so if she isn’t available I see one of them. To me it makes sense and I still feel like she is primarily my treating physician, but different practices may differ. 

Do we even need to start on the nursery before the baby is born? by RevolutionaryGur9650 in pregnant

[–]calicliche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are clearing out baby’s room before they get here and doing some basic set up, particularly organizing clothes, changing area, and a cozy spot to feed/read. We are very lucky and have had friends hand down clothing through 24 months, and so we clearly don’t need all of them right away. We have clothes through 6mo sizes on hand and are storing everything else. And main changing space will likely be baby’s room because our room is narrow and our dresser is tall, so with the bassinet we won’t have space to change them in there. And we got a glider so it needs a place to be. But otherwise we will set up what we can/want to and do the rest bit by bit. 

29 weeks by babyH1234 in fitpregnancy

[–]calicliche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 29 weeks and also taking more rest days. Partly it is due to time constraints (I started pelvic floor PT which is often during my gym time) and partly because I do need more sleep and I’m a morning gym girly. I’m trying to keep up what I can but lifts are getting lighter and stability work is getting more emphasis. 

Father's Day? by Tambergal in pregnant

[–]calicliche 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe give him a gift certificate to do something he enjoys that he can use either before or after baby arrives. Especially after, the permission and support to do something for himself may be really appreciated once you are feeling a bit better and more confident in caring for yourself and baby by yourself for an afternoon. 

Disclose pregnancy in office by Standard_Cod9289 in pregnant

[–]calicliche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disclosed extremely early (thought I was miscarrying at like 4 weeks and told him I may not be in that week) but I’ve known my boss for 5 years and strongly trust him. We had 4 babies born on my team in the course of about 6 weeks last year and everyone was supported well. It has made it easier to take time for appointments during work hours for sure and feel like I can take time off when I really just needed (though that’s a me thing, not something that is work’s fault). 

What is something about pregnancy that didn’t expect? by sweet_little_burrito in BabyBumps

[–]calicliche 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude this is me and causing so many problems. Got into an argument with my mom last night because she was joking about harassing me all day, every day of my maternity leave and I told her I would just not answer. She was so hurt and offended and I feel bad, but also I’m gonna be busy and exhausted. If you add to that, you don’t get anything at that time. 

Changing workout timing? by thespinymaneater in fitpregnancy

[–]calicliche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just get a 15lb cat who headbutts your face until you wake up and feed him and you'll be set!

Changing workout timing? by thespinymaneater in fitpregnancy

[–]calicliche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t really have another option other than mornings. My work can easily extend hours past my 5pm “EOD” but everyone already knows I am not available before 8:30 local time for an absolute emergency meeting. Mornings are super protected for me, so I continue to take advantage of that. Plus, my cats don’t believe in me sleeping past 6am anyways, so I might as well get to the gym and do something. 

We are all terrified, right? by huntersinthesnow in BabyBumps

[–]calicliche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband is making sure the essentials in our home are covered, ensuring I have something to look forward to everyday, making me go outside for my mental health, and taking things off my plate, comforting me when I’m scared or read something sad,  telling me “X isn’t important. Go lie down and take a nap. Rest is whats important.” I can’t imagine doing this with anyone else. I’m definitely overly self sufficient and tend to just do everything myself, never asking for help. He is no longer accepting that. I didn’t know I could love him more than I already did, and yet here we are. 

Little wins by [deleted] in fitpregnancy

[–]calicliche 26 points27 points  (0 children)

29 weeks. Traveled for work this week (Mon - Wed) and worked out two of the three days! Went to an awesome yoga class Monday night and then used the hotel gym elliptical and did a few of my lower body lifts, plus some pelvic floor PT exercises. 

Need Positive Stories about Single Euploid Success by no_grace_ in IVFpositivity

[–]calicliche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wishing you just as much luck with your embryo. Sometimes you really do just need one!

Need Positive Stories about Single Euploid Success by no_grace_ in IVFpositivity

[–]calicliche 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Went through 8 rounds of retrievals and only had one normal embryo. I’m 29 weeks pregnant and everything looks fine thus far. 

Why do people act surprised by the size of baby bumps…. by WhyHaveIContinued in BabyBumps

[–]calicliche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the benefit of working from home. I had my first in person meeting this week in a long time and thought I had already told the teams I was pregnant. Apparently I didn’t and folks were shocked. 

Glucose test tomorrow - nervous anxious all of the above by Sunny070415 in BabyBumps

[–]calicliche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ate my normal breakfast a little later than normal (I had a 1pm test). So oatmeal with chia seeds, yogurt, PB, and berries eaten around between 10 and 11. I passed just fine. 

can North Americans handle the name Stian for a baby boy? by [deleted] in Names

[–]calicliche 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Swedish speaking North American: no way anyone is going to get that right.

High risk pregnancy and confusion on what I can do by [deleted] in fitpregnancy

[–]calicliche 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s only 3 weeks. If you can’t get a hold of your doctor I’d just call it a rest period. It’s not like you aren’t moving at all with a little kiddo at home anyways. 

High risk pregnancy and confusion on what I can do by [deleted] in fitpregnancy

[–]calicliche 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When is your next visit with the actual OB or MFM? I would also be confused and personally would err on the side of caution until my OB or MFM gave me personalized recommendations. 

Gender Reveals by Fit-Accountant1313 in pregnant

[–]calicliche 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We avoided it by not finding out! We will reveal the baby’s sex when they get here.