If it comes to that (and obviously I’m hoping it won’t) get creative and use FaceTime. He doesn’t have to miss it. Obviously it won’t be the same as being there, but it is better than missing it all together. I say this as a mom who has had to watch many of my children’s firsts through FaceTime from a combat zone, and who has many friends whose only option to see their child born was FaceTime or Skype back in the day. It’s not ideal by any means, but you do what you have to do when you are dealt unfortunate cards.Thank you! I’m hoping everything goes as planned. It’s so sad and emotional to think I might be laying in a room alone and for Dh to miss the birth of his first child.
Our hospital system has mandated no visitors with exceptions for pediatric, obstetrics, and end of life care that are all allowed one visitor. Hopefully yours will be the same and your DH will be allowed.
Well my county decided to have a drive through parade of first responders for everyone to watch from their cars while they passed out candy so I don’t see us having a shelter in place anytime soon. Our sheriff is adamant about our beaches staying open.With that announcement the mayor of Miami got it you’d think the rest of the politicians in the state of FL would start taking this more seriously!
I think spouses are the least they could allow in. I do feel bad for women who are single and use a doula thoughWe are allowing spouses in labor and delivery at this time. No other visitors.
At this point I’m more worried about the chance of me fainting because I’ll get anxious and not have anyone there to help me through it. I’ll literally be in a room by myself trying not to hyperventilate. I know this is all hypothetical and may not even happen but I’m nervous enough about this as it isIf it comes to that (and obviously I’m hoping it won’t) get creative and use FaceTime. He doesn’t have to miss it. Obviously it won’t be the same as being there, but it is better than missing it all together. I say this as a mom who has had to watch many of my children’s firsts through FaceTime from a combat zone, and who has many friends whose only option to see their child born was FaceTime or Skype back in the day. It’s not ideal by any means, but you do what you have to do when you are dealt unfortunate cards.
If it comes to that (and obviously I’m hoping it won’t) get creative and use FaceTime. He doesn’t have to miss it. Obviously it won’t be the same as being there, but it is better than missing it all together. I say this as a mom who has had to watch many of my children’s firsts through FaceTime from a combat zone, and who has many friends whose only option to see their child born was FaceTime or Skype back in the day. It’s not ideal by any means, but you do what you have to do when you are dealt unfortunate cards.
I understand worrying about the unknowns! But I will tell you that labor and delivery nurses are some of the greatest people I have ever met. They can help you get through anything. In fact, you may find them more helpful than your husband when it comes down to delivery. I have had a medicated birth and a unmedicated birth, and I can for sure say that I wouldn’t have made through either one of them without the labor and delivery nurses. Try not to worry about what you can’t control (I know that is way easier said than done, and it only gets harder as the babies get older).At this point I’m more worried about the chance of me fainting because I’ll get anxious and not have anyone there to help me through it. I’ll literally be in a room by myself trying not to hyperventilate. I know this is all hypothetical and may not even happen but I’m nervous enough about this as it is
I guess I should have said significant other to be current.I think spouses are the least they could allow in. I do feel bad for women who are single and use a doula though
I think I’m gonna give it a week and see how things are. I still have 4 weeks which doesn’t sound long but with everything going on there is so much that can happen. I’m hoping all of the doctors and nurses are able to stay healthy because they’re the real heroes right nowI understand worrying about the unknowns! But I will tell you that labor and delivery nurses are some of the greatest people I have ever met. They can help you get through anything. In fact, you may find them more helpful than your husband when it comes down to delivery. I have had a medicated birth and a unmedicated birth, and I can for sure say that I wouldn’t have made through either one of them without the labor and delivery nurses. Try not to worry about what you can’t control (I know that is way easier said than done, and it only gets harder as the babies get older).
At this point I’m more worried about the chance of me fainting because I’ll get anxious and not have anyone there to help me through it. I’ll literally be in a room by myself trying not to hyperventilate. I know this is all hypothetical and may not even happen but I’m nervous enough about this as it is
Nuts.com has organic oatmeal for a reasonable price. I think I paid $3.99.yes. Around here ordering online is a game of risk.... most places show 'no delivery times available' or no option at all- amazon is only shipping necessities I guess.... I'm guessing the delivery services get overwhelmed with all the extra orders. If i want organic rolled oats,I have to wait till late April and they're pricey on Amazon!
My husband works in IT and he is the "forward thinker" that got his India team set up to work from home (very unusual there). He works for a very traditional company and even WFH in the US is unusual, so he has been pushing all of this for weeks. He gets a gold star today, LOL.https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/24/asia/india-lockdown-coronavirus-intl/index.html
India has ordered a "complete" lockdown for a minimum of 21 days, effective midnight local time tonight.
This is very likely to impact a lot of call centers and customer support operations, including ones used by many banks and airlines. Anecdotally, we've already been seeing Chase SM response time slip from the usual within a day to 2-3 days.
I got a golden retriever for my 16th birthday that lived for 17 years. At the time I had to put her down she had been with me for half my life, high school, college, marriage, birth of my first child. I know it's hard. I love dogs. I don't know how us humans would make it without them.Tonight I feel hopeful... I don't know why. I can't explain it. It might not be founded in any science or fact. BUT I feel hopeful! And I'm going to take that! This is going to get better - maybe in 2 weeks, maybe in 6 weeks, maybe in 3 months... but we're going to come out of this on the other side!!
Yesterday was a very hard day... my parents had to put our dog to sleep. Over 15 years she was with us - I still lived at home when she joined the family. She was with us through a lot and it's always hard to say goodbye. And so it was a hard day.
BUT today was good. I hope your today was good, and if it wasn't, I hope that your tomorrow is better!!