You can just say "Ah, ok... thanks... I might do that... I hadn't thought about it... " when they suggest something on which you DO or DON'T agree. This not only gives them a sense of assistance towards your parenthood skill set, but it makes it seem like you didn't brush them off or didn't ignore them. I used this and it didn't piss off people. *NOTE* I am doing it RIGHT NOW and you can start by replying to this post.
Well you're not actually telling me how to raise the kid just giving me advice on how to respond to those that do.
congrats to you, pun, and to leroy420 as well. Hopes and prayers to you all on easy pregnancies culminating with happy healthy families. Get your rest in now while you can.
Here's a question. How soon do we need to put the baby on one of our insurances? The reason I am asking is because I remember my sister's second child was born with pyloric stenosis and had to be rushed to Little Rock for treatment. Is the baby covered as well as the mother once it is in the world or do we need to make some sort of arrangements?
That probably is going to depend on your insurance. You should talk to your company and your insurance to ask them about coverage for the baby. Also talk to the hospital and your insurance company beforehand about what is covered. You might be able to negotiate lower rates ahead of time, or at least ensure everything is covered. Anesthesiologists are usually out of network and incur extra charges.
I have two questions: 1. Does The Family and Medical Leave Act allow both parents to take off for up to 12 weeks or just the mother? If it allows fathers, does it only allow married fathers to do this? 2. Is there any type of device you can buy so you can listen to the baby's heartbeat at home? I'm going to ask the doctor this when we go on Friday but I thought I would ask here too.
I think everyone will always have problem with that 2nd one. Otherwise, congrats big pun, maybe clutch will let you change your name?
In regards to number 2. You need a dopler heart rate monitor and they are very expensive. The ones they sell and the baby store do not work worth a crap. You can rent them. You really don't need one unless there are some health concerns. The baby will start moving around soon so your girl will know if everything is ok.
How soon do we need to put the baby on one of our insurances? The reason I am asking is because I remember my sister's second child was born with pyloric stenosis and had to be rushed to Little Rock for treatment. Is the baby covered as well as the mother once it is in the world or do we need to make some sort of arrangements? At the place where I work, and with the insurance we have, and also because my wife was already in my insurance plan and covered, the baby you have already claimed as your own and that you will raise will be auto-magically covered. They don't ask for marriage paperwork. They know you won't be switching "girlfriends" or "lovers" all the time, so I will assume that since you're thinking about insurance coverage, this is your partner you'll decide to add to the insurance plan. You will have to report the social security number and D.O.B. of the baby as soon as everything is cool after birth. Again, this is for my insurance and the place where I work. Please double check. I am sure they will be humane enough to give your baby coverage as soon as born. 2. Is there any type of device you can buy so you can listen to the baby's heartbeat at home? I'm going to ask the doctor this when we go on Friday but I thought I would ask here too. May I ask what your purpose for this is? Do you need this or is this you just want to do on your own? I see this as a noble thing, and something you may want to do, but you may not want this to take up your time and efficiency at work, and you may not even be allowed to check continuously. As a personal reason, I can see the benefit to know how your offspring continues to grow, but think of doing that in the long run: let's say you're listening to the heartbeat, and something "happens", won't there already be someone with the baby? Trust that person will do the right thing. Having you worry about listening to that at work may not be a good thing. Call in every hour or two or so, but... I think [and please don't take this the wrong way] a remote monitoring system for that is a little overboard. Sorry it sounds bad that I say that, and I do welcome technology advancements, but... I think it's a bit too much. Like I said, it's a GOOD thing to have. EDIT: OK, now I see about your sister's child. If you're worried about that, I am sure they can run tests before birth to predict or diagnose things like that. I also see the stuff about monitoring AT HOME and that you didn't mean to listen to the heartbeat at home... but... I guess the hospital can provide that?
I used to put my ear on my wifes belly to hear them inside and it sounded like they swam in jelly. Maybe she had gas Now that theyre all older I listen to my Bose earphones so I cant hear the guitar playing from my sons room or the Spongebob Squarepants cartoons blowing full blast on my plasma from my daughter.
1.Well your baby is covered under your existing insurance (If you have insurance) for 2-4 weeks after birth. After that time you have should have already called your insurance company to add your newborn child. 2. There are tons of devices out there to hear your baby's heartbeat. I have 3 boys and 2 girls.
The reason I was wanting to get the device to hear the heartbeat was just because. There was no medical or special necessity for it but since some of you have said it is not worth it I won't pursue it any further. Thanks.
