This may be a silly question but do you have moses baskets in the US or something different/similar?
It looks like a Moses basket may be what we call a bassinet here in the US. Its kind of like a tiny crib that you can move from room to room to have baby sleep right by you. I want one soooo bad! My husband just got an excellent new job, and I have seriously considered moving up our TTC time, but I really do want to get one semester of grad school out of the way first.
Ahh yes, that sounds the same as a moses basket! I wonder what other baby related words we have that are different...?
I learned that one from reading Angela's Ashes a few years ago! Do you have different words for car seat or diaper bag?
Do you have the same words for dummies and babygrows? I'm intrigued now lol!
https://www.mothercare.com/Motherca...s---3-Pack/LY0426,default,pd.html#q=baby grow
MrsEleflump, you are very accomplished, I'm impressed!! Here in the states it is mainly laboratory staff who perform tissue sampling, cryo preservation, and we even view the specimens first and decide if they need to be reviewed by a pathologist. Doctors have so much on their plates, it is easier for them to have staff members to take a look at it and deal with the normal tissues. As far as autopsies and the like those are normally performed by a pathologist or a physician assistant. My work will be 100% in the hospital. I work at the Mayo Clinic and we are one of the highest volume transplant hospitals in the country. It is a two-edged sword, because on the one hand you have the donors who are losing their lives, but through them so many people will have a better, longer life. It is rewarding work, but yes, sad, too! Right now I work in the Blood Bank, where we prepare blood products for patients who needs transfusions, and we also support the operating room when there are major surgeries (like transplants!) I completely agree with you! It has taken hard work to get where we are now, I think we can handle some LOs on top of it
What do your doctors think of you TTC? Have they offered much advice?
Yeah, that's the way it's going in the UK, too, but it's still a developing role for lab staff, so I'm glad to be in the first wave, so to speak There are some people who have been doing it a long time but there hasn't been a formal qualification for it all that long.
these are baby grows, also know as sleepsuits
Is it true that you dont have gas & air in US hospitals?
I have chosen the prenatal vitamins i will be taking but i'm not sure if i can take them at the same time as taking my pill, does anyone know? I'll be starting the prenatals 3 months before ttc but wont be stopping my pill until the 9th December. I should be ovulating over xmas day, how amazing would it be to conceive a baby then
Do you have a term for swaddle blanket or mobile?
Thank you Hollynesss
Transplant co-ordinator does sound like such a rewarding job, I wish you all the best in your masters, I'm sure you'll be able to manage it all just fine!
My consultant is speaking to the local obstetricians to find out what needs to be done re antenatal/labour and delivery care and monitoring, and what drugs are safe while TTC/pregnant/breastfeeding. I think as long as I don't have a major flare they'll probably be fine with me going ahead to TTC. I'm finally getting tested for antiphospholipid antibodies next week, so if that's negative it'll put my mind at rest a bit. The anti-Ro antibodies are a different story altogether though and will need watching as we know they're positive already.
I'm sure its not so easy to stay relaxed with so much weighing on your mind, but just try to keep your body healthy and relaxed, and get lots of sleep, and hopefully you can keep any flare-ups at bay 
I worked in the chemistry lab when I first graduated, and one of my duties was performing all of the lupus testing. What is your current titer for anti-Ro? Fingers crossed that your anti-phospholipid is negative!
), went back to sleep around 10.30, and woke up again at 8 this morning. Really needed it!!
We have the same terms for swaddling blanket & mobile. Hmm, i cant think of any others that might be different! I'll let you know if i think of any lol! I saw the mens conception tablets but i'm not sure my OH would take them... I might ask him when i buy mine
I think i'm starting to understand more why my OH still doesn't want to talk about TTC - although he made the decision to try in december.
He thinks december is still a long way off - in my mind i'm thinking 'not long left must get prepared' he's thinking 'thats half a year away!'
we are thinking completely differently right now
I think i'm starting to understand more why my OH still doesn't want to talk about TTC - although he made the decision to try in december.
He thinks december is still a long way off - in my mind i'm thinking 'not long left must get prepared' he's thinking 'thats half a year away!'
we are thinking completely differently right now
It seems like its just right around the corner for me, too!Oh i see! I dont think i could have a natural birth, if i VBAC next time i'm sure i'd probably take every drug they offered me lol!
That's good to know then
I think i'm starting to understand more why my OH still doesn't want to talk about TTC - although he made the decision to try in december.
He thinks december is still a long way off - in my mind i'm thinking 'not long left must get prepared' he's thinking 'thats half a year away!'
we are thinking completely differently right now
Do you think he's changing his mind about when to ttc? I think alot of men are like that, i know my OH cant wait to start trying but he never brings up the subject, where as it's all i want to talk about lol
I thought we had a problem at one point because we were trying for about 6 months and i (stupidly) assumed because i was young and healthy it would happen straight away! Maybe have a chat with your OH and make sure he is still on board with the December ttc date, especially if he's the one who chose that month! It must be a man thing because, like you ladies, i also think 6 months is just around the corner lol!
Hollynesss, is it like a documentary or a proper film? Might have to give it a watch
The mens tablets sound really good, when i was reading into it they say men need folic acid too which may be common knowledge but i certainly didn't know it lol! It can also improve the quality of sperm etc! Are you going to see if your OH will take them? Also, if you're worried about either one of your fertility there are tests that can be done to put your mind at rest
I also read that they need zinc for healthy sperm. I'm not really worried about fertility in either of us. What I am concerned about is that DH is very sensitive to stress, and if he has a long day (common with his occupation) then he just isn't in the mood. I'm really not sure how to help, but since TTC requires you to be on the spot that is my concern.
