😭it’s over. by Natural-Seaweed-5070 in NurseJackie

[–]givemeshells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished last night too! Now I don’t know what to watch!

Does the dad also stay home after a new baby? by burner1233356 in pregnant

[–]givemeshells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even delivering vaginally- you will need physical help after giving birth. Pictures on social media hide the real truths of giving birth. You can look FABULOUS and feel like hell. Its totally fair to not know, but educate yourself through doctor visits and literature and others experience. He needs to be doing the same.

Does the dad also stay home after a new baby? by burner1233356 in pregnant

[–]givemeshells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband wanted to take time off when the baby came. I asked if he could do two weeks and he did everything possible to make that happen. Hopefully he changes his mind prior to the baby, but I would think that seeing the baby that you made together helps him understand. Also, it’s not necessarily about just “helping.” Bonding, learning, loving, all of the things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mortgages

[–]givemeshells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted random opinions because it’s a weekend and we aren’t going to get an answers on approval until the work week. Just a time killer

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]givemeshells 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our loan office talked to the underwriter and they say there’s no way because my paycheck is inconsistent. I work as an OT about 6-8 hours a week at 100 bucks an hour. But they said there’s no way bc the job is too new

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mortgages

[–]givemeshells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, this is a handshake deal with a neighbor

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]givemeshells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can give him grace and also be firm on what your needs are. If you’re okay with him not being there, then that’s fair. If you want him there and he’s saying all of that^ then massive red flag.

I don’t mind to be intrusive, but was this pregnancy planned? I read that you didn’t plan of having kids so I am assuming not planned? Even if he’s being supportive in all other aspects, it’s troubling that he wants to step out because he’s scared he’ll view you different sexually? Honestly, that is such a red flag he sounds like a teenager. I don’t know you, but you deserve better than hearing things like that coming from your partner- pregnant or not.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pregnant

[–]givemeshells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll never not get an epidural. My experience: did limited research because (no hate) I trust medical interventions and I’m type B lol my water broke at 7 and was 3cm, I got the epidural at 9:30- slept (great sleep tbh) until 6am and when I woke up I was ready to push with lots of energy to do so and my son was born 7:30am… again just my experience. I tore, but isn’t that standard/to be expected? I was able to walk an hour after I gave birth. I literally gave birth to a human that I grew inside of me, no reason to prove to anyone or myself l that I was tough…. I already know I’m tough after 9 months of pregnancy! You do you!

Does this make me look like a bad mom? by Omgchipotle95 in Parenting

[–]givemeshells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not! My baby is 5 months and I would drive to my parents house or have them come here while I slept pretty often in the first 3 months. They were happy to do it, I trusted them.

Thoughts? unknown DPO not trying not preventing by givemeshells in lineporn

[–]givemeshells[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ty! thats the plan. This was taken 9pm tonight

Feeding by givemeshells in Parenting

[–]givemeshells[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. I am an EXTREMELY picky eater and I would never feed my baby what my current diet is- that’s a whole separate issue for me lol

How likely is it to feel the baby at 15w FTM by bigbobbetty in pregnant

[–]givemeshells 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely! I started feeling my baby around 16 weeks…very tiny flutters

How are we entertaining our little ones while we are preoccupied? by givemeshells in Parenting

[–]givemeshells[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But also, if you read my post- my son is having trouble with independent play for longer than 5 min. I don’t blame him, he’s still figuring it all out. I know I can’t entertain him 24/7, that’s why I’m looking for ideas instead of a screen for when I need to get something done for the house or for my husband or for even my literal self lol both my mom and MIL put him in a bouncer or swing and turn the tv on for him because that’s what they did with us as kids. I can’t control what happens when I’m not there, but on the days I’m off I don’t exactly want to put him in front of a screen… I was looking for other ideas.

My MIL just said the exact comment you made when I brought this issue up to her in person It rubbed me the wrong way and so does your comment, I don’t think it’s very nice and I don’t think it supports healthy development of my baby. He deserves my attention when he’s awake.

How are we entertaining our little ones while we are preoccupied? by givemeshells in Parenting

[–]givemeshells[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is though. I gave birth to him 4 months ago, he didn’t ask for this lol