Mommies to be check in

[Angel]

Danielle I am so sorry!!!! Big hugs to you!!!!!

 

My company doesn't have paid maternity leave but I'll be using my sick and annual leave and short term disability. I won't be returning to work so I'll be saving us as much leave as I can.

 

I will definitely be waxing for sure!!!!!

[SheaS]

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Martin Waxing or shaving before labor?! This never even crossed my mind?! I'm glad you girls brought it up! I have never waxed in my life and I don't think I want to try it either. However, I can't imagine shaving will be easy once I'm full term, so I'm not sure what I will be doing. One more thing to think about....

I don't know about the others, but I definately can't reach down there to shave like I could before. I would be afraid of the hack job I would do over going in unshaved!
Trace offered to help me out, but I am unsure about that. I guess what is the difference between that and having him see me with my feet in stirrups delivering the baby!

[-Kate-]

I started getting waxed every three weeks in preparation for this day way down the road. My BFF is due in a week and she was like "dude - start waxing now because I am a hairy beast and can only shave by feel." We are equally as hairy. She also said she can't start now bc it would be too painful bc of all the extra blood in her body.

[Bisha]

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Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek Hey girls. I did get the results back for the blood tests and they were good but unfortunately over the weekend I started to miscarry. But we will be trying again probably in the summer. I'll be checking this thread to keep track of how y'all are doing. Thanks for everything.

So sorry to hear that! But, it's great that you're already thinking of trying again!! Hang in there.

[Bisha]

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Originally Posted by SheaS I have a question.... Are any of you ladies receiving paid maternity leave? I am taking off 12 weeks, but they are all unpaid. I have mentioned that we do not receive any paid time off for maternity to a few friends, and they thought that was crazy. But, our office manager said that a lot of places don't offer paid time off. I can use my vacation time, and sick if I choose. I did read online that about 39% only receive it paid.

I get 6 or 8 weeks paid through STD and then if I'm eligible for the new NJ law, another 6 weeks. And, if I'm eligible for the NJ leave act, I can take up to 18 weeks total (6 or 12 of them paid, again depending on my eligibility). I know of a friend who works for a very small company and had to use PTO to pay for maternity leave, it sucks!!!

[Bisha]

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Originally Posted by SheaS I have another question.... I posted this in another thread, but I guess it makes more sense here. Are you ladies planning on getting waxed before you go into labor? I hear since we are ultra sensitive down there during this time that it hurts really bad. I don't know if it matters to the hospital or not- I think they used to shave the area, but read that they don't always now. I know in the event I won't really care what it looks like, but I have been thinking about it.

The girl that does my wax now said that after around 8m, it will be too painful but I have a very high pain tolerence and told her that we'll see how it goes. I would hate to shave though b/c it makes me very very itchy! LOL If I can tolerate it, wax all the way!!!

And while we're on the cooch topic, has anyone elses hair down there been growing like crazy? I am generally not very hairy and can usually go without shaving or waxing for a while before it has to be done but lately, the hair has been growing super fast and extra extra long!!!!!! and only there, not the legs or underarms!!!! What gives?

[SheaS]

What about vaccinations? I have never thought twice about them until recently talking to my friend who is also pregnant.

[SheaS]

And, yes Bisha!

[Jenn3878]

Hey everyone!! I never thought I would be joining this thread so soon before my wedding and also because I didnt think I was able to get pregnant but I am now pregnant!! I went to the Dr on Tuesday and since I had irregular periods they did an ultrasound to date my pregnancy. I am 8 weeks, they said the baby looks good and the heartbeat was 176bpm and my due date is Aug 30. They also suggested I see a specialist to do some tests since I am 30yrs old. Does this sound normal to you guys?? Thanks and I hope everyone is doing well!!

[Spazz]

Congrats Jenn!!!