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The Parenting Thread • Page 58

Discussion in 'General Forum' started by Fucking Dustin, Mar 16, 2016.

  1. Colby Searcy

    Is admired for his impeccable (food) tastes Prestigious

    Adorable! He's a month younger than my son and talks WAY better hah!
     
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  2. aspeedomodel

    Cautiously pessimistic Prestigious

    Holy shit that video is awesome and made me tear up haha. Kids are the best.
     
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  3. aspeedomodel

    Cautiously pessimistic Prestigious

    I typically leave for work at 6:30am, my son goes to daycare 7:30. I usually see him before I leave, sometimes I don't (maybe once or twice a month). He will have my wife call me to say "I didn't kiss you goodbye...or get a hug...."

    It breaks my fucking heart every time and then I promise to be the one that picks him up, when I do he goes crazy.

    I love kids. So much work, so much energy, but damn do they melt you.
     
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  4. bones

    #HEEL

    Anatomy scan this morning was a trip

    My brain cannot fathom how this still tiny little guy can be seen in such detail
     
  5. Nate_Johnson

    CCRN, MSN Prestigious

    Is it ironic that your username is “bones”? I think so!
     
  6. EarthShifts

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    One more update to my recent posts.

    After our appointment yesterday we were feeling positive, but we’re just waiting for the final word on blood work. We got it back this morning and found out that the Hcg level had actually dropped.

    We had to go the hospital for an emergency ultrasound to determine if it was ectopic or a miscarriage.

    It is a miscarriage which, weirdly, is the better of the two. I could actually see the baby on the ultrasound but they said it was really small and had no heart beat.

    My wife feels ok but we’re both heartbroken. Hopefully we are able to conceive again soon.
     
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  7. Nate_Johnson

    CCRN, MSN Prestigious

    My heart goes out to you and your wife. Hopefully this will not stop you from trying again and I wish you the best of luck in that as well!
     
  8. ncarrab

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    Really sorry to hear this. Devastating. I hope everything works out for you guys some day soon.
     
  9. Colby Searcy

    Is admired for his impeccable (food) tastes Prestigious

    Damn, not what we wanted to hear. Hope the best for you and your wife! Don't think you can't post in here anytime.
     
  10. Nyquist

    I must now go to the source Supporter

    I’m so sorry this happened to you and your wife. Both my sister and sister in-law went through it and I can’t imagine how you both must be feeling. As mentioned, please do feel free to continue posting in here. I know we’re just on an internet forum, but we’re all here for emotional support if and when you need it (one of the reasons I love this thread).
     
  11. What everyone else said. Reach out anytime.
     
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  12. Kingjohn_654

    Longtime Sunshine Prestigious

    How old is he again?
     
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  13. Colby Searcy

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  14. Kingjohn_654

    Longtime Sunshine Prestigious

    My son was like that at two. He'll be four next month. He's gotten a lot better, I think it was a phase.
     
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  15. My boy turns 4 next month, too. It’s a great age right now.
     
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  16. Colby Searcy

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    He's been like this from the beginning tbh but yeah that's what we're hoping. That when he starts talking alot better and can communicate it'll pass
     
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  17. EarthShifts

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    Thank you for the kind words, everyone. It’s a weird time. We’re trying to stay positive but it ebbs and flows.

    I know the science and stats are out there, and chances are that we’ll succeed next time, but it’s hard not to worry if this is the start of a difficult road.

    Either way, we plan to try again as soon as possible. This has only further solidified our desire to start a family.

    This whole thing has really opened my eyes to some things though. I’m curious as to how far along you all were when you started telling people? It feels like most people wait out of fear that something like this does happen, and they don’t want to have to go back and tell others that it didn’t work out. We only told our parents and a couple close friends, and while it was difficult to call my Mom and tell her, it’s also been helpful because they were just as excited as us. Now we have a bit of a support system to keep us going. I can’t imagine trying to keep this all a secret and going through it alone.
     
  18. Colby Searcy

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    For our almost 2 month old: we told close family at about 2 months along and FB/IG friends and family at about 5 months.

    With our 2 1/2 year old I think it was probably sooner because we couldn't contain our excitement.

    @EarthShifts
     
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  19. We told close family right away. Friends was more like 8 weeks.
     
  20. ncarrab

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    Our first, we told Family right away (6 weeks) because we were scared as hell. I was also forced to tell close friends right away too because we were in middle of planning a couples-trip and we had to back out due to pregnancy. I initially tried to lie about why we had to back out but they saw right through it. We didn’t post anything on social media though until the 20-week ultrasound.

    My wife had two miscarriages between our first and second child, one of which was at 14-weeks after we did the 12-week blood test that confirmed the sex and essentially said everything was healthy. Which was bullshit. So we told everyone, even posted an announcement photo on Facebook at 13 or 14 weeks and literally a few days later she had miscarriage. It was really rough because hundreds of people knew she was pregnant so it was always so awkward when people would come up and say congratulations and I had to break the news.

    A few months later, she got pregnant again and we told our parents right away again, but had another miscarriage, this time really early (5 or 6 weeks).

    My wife then saw some specialists, switched OBs and she got pregnant again a few months later (my now daughter) and we told everyone probably at about 20 weeks again to be safe. Her OB also scheduled weekly or bi-weekly visits with her to closely monitor pregnancy due to past difficulties.

    My wife also had hyperemisis with each pregnancy, which was awful. She’d get so sick throughout all 9 months that’s she’s have to go to ER to get fluids quite often.

    Like I said earlier, every pregnancy was scary and emotional. Not fun at all. My wife would HATE it when other girls were all like “I Love being pregnant”
     
  21. Colby Searcy

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    I always roll my eyes when people ask how my kids are doing and I proceed to tell them honestly they are challenging and little assholes. They respond with "Oh, mine weren't like that" or seem shocked by it.


    Maybe I'm just an asshole idk
     
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  22. EarthShifts

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    Thank you for sharing this.
     
  23. Taketimeandfind

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    My son is definitely challenging. Kid never eats, sleeps, gets tired and is super independent to the point where it’s almost an inconvenience. On the other hand, he is pretty nice and sweet. Usually listens if we are out in public.

    Now my nephew, he’s an asshole. Love the kid but can’t deny that. Lol. He’s just straight mean
     
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  24. Colby Searcy

    Is admired for his impeccable (food) tastes Prestigious

    When we're home, he doesn't listen for shit, doesn't mind, never eats dinner, screams and cries over every little thing, etc. In public he's better but not really, still doesn't listen. I take him up to my work or over to my in-laws, they all talk like he's a literal angel.

    I get that this is a phase and whatnot and it'll get better but it's still incredibly frustrating, when us as the parents are the only ones that truly see it and made out to be the problem
     
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  25. Colby Searcy

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    Add Taco Bell to the list of stores we visit too often that my son recognizes by logo/sight
     
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