5AF Parenting Thread

Postby **dodint** » Thu May 07, 2015 10:49 pm

I didn't understand that either.

Postby **shafnutz05** » Thu May 07, 2015 10:51 pm

I didn't understand that either.

I meant information packets, since she's clearly been riding dirty for a while

Postby **Factorial** » Thu May 07, 2015 10:52 pm

I read it as handing out materials (a folder full of) printed information about the risks of unprotected sex.

Postby **dodint** » Thu May 07, 2015 10:53 pm

Oh. You're implying literacy.

Postby **Factorial** » Thu May 07, 2015 10:54 pm

Oh. You're implying literacy.

Well, she was off at college so I would think/hope so.

Postby **meow** » Thu May 07, 2015 10:58 pm

Battling roseola. Morale is low In the meow house.

Postby **shafnutz05** » Thu May 07, 2015 11:04 pm

Battling roseola. Morale is low In the meow house.

Holy crap, sorry meow. I just googled it:

There are two variants of HHV-6 (HHV-6a and HHV-6b) and studies in the US, Europe, Dubai and Japan have shown that exanthema subitum is caused by HHV-6b. This form of HHV-6 infects over 90% of infants by age 2

Our daughter hasn't had it yet, but wow that's a high percentage.

Sending well wishes to you and yours Meow

Postby **dodint** » Thu May 07, 2015 11:04 pm

I'll stop joking here so as not to offend. I'll use it to pivot, though.

When people call me selfish for not having kids, I think of situations like hers. I hope it turns out well for her and the new person she'll probably have to deal with for the next 18+ years, but that level of disregard for consequences seems a lot more selfish than opting out of procreation. It's deeper than that for both of our situations but at least I'm not saddled with a really tough situation.

Postby **meow** » Thu May 07, 2015 11:07 pm

Apparently it sticks to a strict timeline. 72 hours of a 101-103 fever. The last 24 hours the rash appears. As soon as the fever breaks, he should be back to normal, but keep the rash for 3-5 days. It doesn't itch him, but the fever is causing a big sleep routine disruption.

Postby **meow** » Thu May 07, 2015 11:11 pm

I'll stop joking here so as not to offend. I'll use it to pivot, though.

When people call me selfish for not having kids, I think of situations like hers. I hope it turns out well for her and the new person she'll probably have to deal with for the next 18+ years, but that level of disregard for consequences seems a lot more selfish than opting out of procreation. It's deeper than that for both of our situations but at least I'm not saddled with a really tough situation.

I think some people take it as couples that don't want kids hate kids. Which is equally as dumb as giving someone crap for not wanting kids in the first place.

Postby **PFiDC** » Fri May 08, 2015 12:09 am

Apparently it sticks to a strict timeline. 72 hours of a 101-103 fever. The last 24 hours the rash appears. As soon as the fever breaks, he should be back to normal, but keep the rash for 3-5 days. It doesn't itch him, but the fever is causing a big sleep routine disruption.

Been there. God speed sir. Head down and battle through. This, like everything else, will pass.

Postby **Sarcastic** » Fri May 08, 2015 12:12 am

I'll stop joking here so as not to offend. I'll use it to pivot, though.

When people call me selfish for not having kids, I think of situations like hers. I hope it turns out well for her and the new person she'll probably have to deal with for the next 18+ years, but that level of disregard for consequences seems a lot more selfish than opting out of procreation. It's deeper than that for both of our situations but at least I'm not saddled with a really tough situation.

they (mom and daughter) are keeping the baby, btw. her mom told her if she ever does it again, she's on her own.

Postby **Sam's Drunk Dog** » Fri May 08, 2015 7:17 am

The condoms they handed out for free in college were always of a very poor quality. The wrapper always seemed to be covered in dust and a day away from dry rot. Or maybe that's how I remember them after it sat in my wallet for a year.

Postby **columbia** » Fri May 08, 2015 7:35 am

Postby **dodint** » Fri May 08, 2015 8:22 am

Source of the post they (mom and daughter) are keeping the baby, btw. her mom told her if she ever does it again, she's on her own.

Postby **Kicksave** » Fri May 08, 2015 9:47 am

Took my daughter to her first Pirates game yesterday. We spent more time at the playground in the right field corner than actually watching the game, but she had a blast.

Postby **blackjack68** » Fri May 08, 2015 9:48 am

She's good luck! Now she has to go to every game and the World Series is ours!

Bwaahaahhahaha.

Postby **PFiDC** » Fri May 08, 2015 10:05 am

That's awesome. I'll be doing the same with my son this year. Good to know there is a playground there.

Postby **shmenguin** » Mon May 11, 2015 2:01 pm

my wife took 5 months off, and it seemed to be just the right time (if there is a right time). i can't imagine what it's like to have to go back to work within weeks of delivery.

Postby **Reveutopique** » Mon May 11, 2015 3:13 pm

Yesterday, I told Mamba Kaiser Happy Mother's Day. And she said Thank you. I said OK BYE!!!

Then she added, "Hopefully I can say that to you one day."

And I said to her
okbye...

Postby **mac5155** » Mon May 11, 2015 11:10 pm

If I ever need reassured that I made the correct choice in not having kids, I just need to read the first posts in this thread.

Lol. Yeah

Postby **shafnutz05** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:15 am

My 19 month old finally did the "climb out of the crib" trick yesterday afternoon. We figured out she was using her pillow combined with the bumpers to get enough leverage to lift herself up and swing her leg over. Imagine my surprise when I go to wake her from her nap and she's behind the door hiding and giggling hysterically.

We took everything out of her crib except her blanket and that appears to have provided a temporary reprieve, but we just ordered the toddler bed today. She has a nice, large welt on her face from where she ostensibly landed on the carpet.

Postby **Viva la Ben** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:25 am

nevermind....I tldr yer whole post.
Its a bit of an unsettled feeling the first couple nights your kiddo can get out of bed by herself.

Postby **meow** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:34 am

At what point to people stop using months as a unit of age? mrs. meow and I were thinking at 2 years old. mini meow is currently 16 months old.

Postby **shafnutz05** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:38 am

At what point to people stop using months as a unit of age? mrs. meow and I were thinking at 2 years old. mini meow is currently 16 months old.

Agree on 2. I think months is still relevant prior to that because there is a major change in developmental status over a relatively short period prior to that. It changes fast after too, but months gets a little burdensome at that point.