niq, you keep referencing a kitchen remodel. I missed the backstory. What happened!?
Oh, I maybe only did that part on MM.
My mother does dishes by filling the sink halfway full and then letting things soak for a while. Well, one day she left the water running and then went upstairs to take a bath. And maybe take a nap. Anyway we lost the floor and half the cabinets. In the process of having the demolition crew clearing out the unusable cabinets, the countertop fell apart.
The customer service from the insurance company was good up until we got estimates that were about 2.5-3x what the insurer had paid us, and since then everything is just pulling teeth.
Post by HoneySpider on Jul 22, 2015 8:10:29 GMT -5
We had our m/c follow up appt on Friday and the fetal genetic test results were in....baby had triploidy, which is when there are 3 full sets of chromosomes instead of 2. It's pretty rare and complete fluke. So we've now had 2 pregnancies with 2 different fluke chromosomal abnormalities. WTH On the bright side it doesn't do anything to affect future pregnancies so maybe one of these times we'll actually get lucky and have things be normal.
We also found out it was a boy, which was my instinct right from the beginning.
This is really a non-update. We've decided for sure to move when our lease is up at the end of November, but still have no clue where to go. We're super overwhelmed by the decision and may just pick 5-7 places and have DH apply for a bunch of jobs and choose that way. I'm a planner and this is causing me angst.
I've been pretty Mia for a month. My dad ended up passing away last month. I've spent a lot of time with my mom, just spent a week with my ILs. Now we're back home. Im still looking for a job. I have two second interviews tomorrow, so things are starting to get better.
Hugs to everyone going through tough stuff right now. What's that saying - everyone you meet is going through a battle, or something like that?
A few months ago I posted about DS's teacher meeting with us and explaining that he was having biting issues, and that the school therapist suggested he may have some sort of sensory processing disorder. So we had a consultation with a different therapist who said the biting was completely developmental and she didn't see any reason to think he would need therapy for sensory processing, but did suggest that expose him to more textures at home.
DS turned 2 a few days ago, is in a room with different teachers this summer, and is thriving. He hasn't had any biting attempts for awhile and his teachers haven't mentioned any sensory issues. They say he is a fun, happy guy at school and are amazed at how much he is talking and putting together sentences now.
DH and I really questioned the therapy suggestion, and felt that our son was being compared to the other kids in his room, which were all older girls (except for the two kids that are part time - one older boy, and one slightly younger girl). We were happy with his two teachers over the school year, but we absolutely LOVE the three teachers he has for the summer. They are all fabulous and very communicative with us.
jenn248- Oh no - poor little A but she looks so stinking adorable in that picture. I will have to tell M that his "girlfriend to him but she could care less " has a "boo-bo".
I think M is successfully potty trained and I managed to really not have to do any of it thanks to our Nanny and H. @starry I think you were on to something. All H's should be in charge of potty training!
Post by scribellesam on Jul 22, 2015 9:30:34 GMT -5
Update to DS1 getting kicked out of preschool after 4 days: We've decided to put off preschool until the start of next year at the earliest to give him some more time to mature.
After speaking with his pedi, we'll also be pursuing evaluation for his communication and behavior issues. His doctor thinks the difficulties he had in school were likely due to speech delay frustration.
Here's my update: I talked to my doctor on Monday. As I suspected, she doesn't think I need meds for PPD/A or anything. She thinks I am coping and that I just need to adjust my expectations of what life is like now. Essentially, get over it.
I love my doc. I am not going to change docs because of this but it was a total punch to the gut. Obviously I wasn't hysterically crying when I was talking to her (I shed like two years) but losing it isn't my style...at least not publicly. She was all like...if it gets worse, come back, but you are caring for your children and haven't hurt anyone or had thoughts about hurting anyone. I told her I don't have time for therapy, which I don't.
niq, you keep referencing a kitchen remodel. I missed the backstory. What happened!?
Oh, I maybe only did that part on MM.
My mother does dishes by filling the sink halfway full and then letting things soak for a while. Well, one day she left the water running and then went upstairs to take a bath. And maybe take a nap. Anyway we lost the floor and half the cabinets. In the process of having the demolition crew clearing out the unusable cabinets, the countertop fell apart.
The customer service from the insurance company was good up until we got estimates that were about 2.5-3x what the insurer had paid us, and since then everything is just pulling teeth.
I sucked it up and bought a BOB. It was only $175 and WORTH EVERY PENNY. I love that thing. Have run with it and walked with it and taken it to the mall. I love it. Thank you for pushing me to spend the money, MM.
Post by jeaniebueller on Jul 22, 2015 15:21:18 GMT -5
rugby, I know things are handled different in Canada, but did she give you the PPD/PPA checklist to review to see how you were feeling? That is so frustrating for you.
I survived my trip to Seattle and Victoria with DD, though it was exhausting. I don't think I'll try traveling with her without DHDH again for a while.
Thanks to the people who said I should bring a letter from DH to go to Canada as they did ask for it (though, amusingly, did not read it).
rugby, I know things are handled different in Canada, but did she give you the PPD/PPA checklist to review to see how you were feeling? That is so frustrating for you.
Hmm, she didn't. I did one with the public health nurse like 3 days after P was born but I was fine then. I can go find one online.
I survived my trip to Seattle and Victoria with DD, though it was exhausting. I don't think I'll try traveling with her without DHDH again for a while.
Thanks to the people who said I should bring a letter from DH to go to Canada as they did ask for it (though, amusingly, did not read it).
they never read mine. just look to see that i have it.
I don't think I got the job. They said they couldn't extend an offer to anyone until the board approved their choice. The board meeting was last night. I didn't hear anything and none of my references have been contacted. Sigh.
Good news on the kitchen front! The insurer has come up to about $17.5k in damage. Our actual costs are going to be about $23k. And we paid more than rock bottom so that we could get some extras -- tile floors, backsplash, someone who would actually give a shit about a small job. We're out a lot of money, but it's "expensive car repair" money, not "breathe into a paper bag" money.
We are hoping to at least get materials cost on our leftover granite, because it's not like I can go order exactly 61 sqft of granite, this stuff comes in big slabs and we had to buy two. If we can't ... I can get you a great deal on about 35-40 square feet of antique brown 3cm granite!
Good news on the kitchen front! The insurer has come up to about $17.5k in damage. Our actual costs are going to be about $23k. And we paid more than rock bottom so that we could get some extras -- tile floors, backsplash, someone who would actually give a shit about a small job. We're out a lot of money, but it's "expensive car repair" money, not "breathe into a paper bag" money.
We are hoping to at least get materials cost on our leftover granite, because it's not like I can go order exactly 61 sqft of granite, this stuff comes in big slabs and we had to buy two. If we can't ... I can get you a great deal on about 35-40 square feet of antique brown 3cm granite!
Awesome! And by the way... I assume you used a contractor? Did you like their work? Want to send info my way so I can potentially give them more work?
Post by noodleskooze on Jul 22, 2015 19:58:58 GMT -5
Love my job; hate my commute. Had pretty much convinced DH to take a wild shot and sell our house to move closer, but then discovered all the daycares but one down there have waitlists. So, maybe next year.
Post by waterchurch on Jul 22, 2015 20:26:35 GMT -5
We are in the process of booking our family cruise. A western caribbean out of Galveston. Which wasn't even on my poll! Houston ladies I'll be asking a few questions when it gets closer to October!
Post by carolinagirl831 on Jul 22, 2015 20:59:10 GMT -5
Update on Mia, and her kidney reflux. We met with a pediatric urologist on Monday. Due to the severity her tests showed, the urologist said he gives her a 5% chance of growing out of it. Most likely she will need surgery at a yr old to fix it. We can wait, but that means changing kidney damage. We have to go back in 3 months and have another ultrasound to evaluate if it's any worse. They'll make the surgery decision around a year. Ugh I hate being in limbo. Good news is they had our older daughter tested and she does not have it.
Hugs! I've recently been struggling with admitting I'll probably be on ADs for the rest of my life - it's hard
It was much easier to accept I'll be on synthroid forever. I know I shouldn't stigmatize *myself* for needing another medication for another condition, but it's still kind of hard to accept.
I always tell patients to consider yourself lucky there is a medication. If you felt like crap, had a non treatable condition, you would complain that there needs to be a treatment/ a drug to help people, right? You may think that's rude. When I say it to people, it comes out nicer.