1 day DPO and in need of buddies :)

[korink26]

Oohhhh I like Orion---and I REALLY like Orion with Oakley! and I don't think it's weird to have both O's, I plan to have my kids all my K or C! We have a huge business in town called "Orion energy" so that name couldn't work for us. Can't wait to hear if Kirk likes it!! Take before and afters of the house---I love looking at that stuff! I wish I was just turning 30...I'm already over 30 1/2! How old is Kirk?
Lindsay how's your sister in law that had a baby right around the same time as KHloe (I think it was your sister in law?)? Are they planning or thinking about baby #2?
And no, I haven't called the Dr. yet. While I'm feeling much more positive about things, I'm still not ready to set up an appt. I'm hoping if things go ok and spotting stays away, they'll scan me early like 7ish weeks. When do you guys think I o'd? CD 16-18 are usually post OV temps for me but I'm thinking it had to be around 17ish.

 

[babydust818]

Kels it's so hard to say when you O'd! I want to say CD15, but i'm not sure. I am praying blood stays away and the tests become stronger!! Can not wait to see that little bean!!

 

[confusedprego]

I really think you O'd CD17 based on the CP too. But, I could be wrong! That was my first instinct! It took me almost two weeks to make an appointment with this pregnancy so I know what you mean about wanting to wait.

Kirk didn't reject Orion and actually seemed to kind of like it - I'm thinking it's in the runnnnninnnng!! the first one in the running! I'm so excited haha. It took us way longer last time to have one that we both agreed on! The other we both kind of liked was Cavan - I assume it's pronounced like Kevin but Ka-Van like A sounds instead. I just like Orion because it sounds like such a strong name. I think it's cute we could call Oakley Big O and this one Little O lol. I'm such a dork!

It's funny you ask about my sister-in-law that had the baby because they're pregnant again too - she's about 9-10 weeks along now Her due date is exactly 2 months after this one. I couldn't be more excited about it! It's so awesome Oakley has a cousin so close in age and now our second will have another cousin even closer in age. I'm just hoping theirs is another boy too! She had her first scan a couple weeks ago and all was good and she has another appointment soon. I guess you guys are on the same baby making schedule haha.

 

[CallMeAL1982]

My temps are still up this morning... My fingers are crossed. Today is my due date. Any tips on getting through it? We are planning on laying low, I'm doing some baking and knitting, possibly an all-day Pokemon marathon (yes, I'm a huge nerd!).

Can I ask you girls an honest question? I feel like you all are in such good places and I'm really not right now. I don't want to bring you all down and I hate feeling like I never have good news to share! Am I okay on here, or should I try to find a different 'main thread' for the time being? I don't want to seem insecure (even though I totally am), but it's been in my mind a lot. Please don't feel like you have to be nice either, I want you to be honest!!! Sorry I'm so crackers today. . Happy Mother's Day tomorrow.

 

[confusedprego]

Alyssa - we love you lots and we all came here because we were in a bad place. This is exactly what we're here for. Your chart is looking good - when do you go back to the doctor?? I never want you to think you don't belong here! There was a time when there were a lot of us that weren't pregnant on this thread and it can be so hard to watch/read about everyone moving forward but that's going to be you any day now! Kirk and I went out to dinner on the anniversary of my D&C - I never really acknowledged the due date as it was my first pregnancy and I was very naïve to how everything worked. Every 4th of July is tough for me as that is the day we found out we were pregnant the first time and August 10th. I will admit it has gotten easier since Oakley is with us and the same will work for you, I'm sure. I'm so glad you've O'd before Mother's day so hopefully you'll be looking back in two weeks saying "I was pregnant on Mother's Day!".

you tons and we will always be here for you! We all have tough times ahead of us, I'm sure, and I know you wouldn't want us to leave in those times either!! Your life sounds like all the other pieces are falling into place, so fate was just waiting for you to get settled. Can't wait to see your temp tomorrow!!

 

[korink26]

Alyssa you fit perfectly in this group, if you tried leaving I'd harass you until you came back! sorry today is your due date, mine also rolled around without having gotten pregnant again and to be honest I didn't do anything special. Just sat and felt really sad, mad...jipped....just pissed. Sorry I don't have any advice to make it easier....is your hubby supportive? Mines not a huge talker so he wasn't a whole lot of help....huge massive hugs to you....
Lindsay I like big O and little O!! I'm totally rooting for Orion . And too funny about your SIL-last time I think I was a couple weeks ahead of her and now she's a couple ahead of me.

 

[babydust818]

Alyssa you stumbled across this thread for a reason and that reason is we care about you and support you through ALL of this. The good, the bad and the ugly. I know it's a tough time for you right now, but all of us girls have been there. Some not as long and some longer. We are a great bunch, i think! Don't ever go! You need us and we need you! I'm sorry your DD was today Like Lindsay said... hopefully in 2 weeks you will get that BFP and look back and say "i was pregnant on Mother's Day". I am crossing everything i can for you.

Kelsey as time progresses i'll have more of a 'sense' of what gender you're having. Right now i'm feeling boy for some reason. You feeling any sore BBs yet? Still is super early!

 

[confusedprego]

Alyssa - I hope you have a great day today - I hope your mom is nearby and you two can go on a shopping spree or something fun! Life is completely unfair and I can't wait to see your BFP - I see your temp dipped some this morning but I've got everything crossed it shoots back up tomorrow!! One temp doesn't mean anything so I hope you're not getting down about it!

 

[CallMeAL1982]

Thanks... we've been chilling out this weekend, my mother is in Florida (and we're kind of not speaking anyway ) but I did a lot of cleaning and some more unpacking, some baking, some knitting, and watched a lot of Pokemon. It's funny you mentioned my temp, I am pretty down about it mostly because we are determined not to miss our chance this cycle (since we won't have another until August) so we're BDing every day, which is really taking its toll (physically and emotionally). I guess we'll wait and see how it is tomorrow. Next doc appointment is May 21st... I have a feeling a referral to the fertility specialist is in my not-so-distant future. On the plus side, I'm running in my first 5K this week, which is exciting.

Rach, who was the psychic you recently had that really accurate reading from? ;-)

 

[confusedprego]

Temp is looking good again this morning!! Glad you had a relaxing weekend! I can't really say the same about us but it was still a good weekend. Very busy! Got a new roof on Saturday and it looks just amazing! We are getting new siding/gutters/everything on the outside of the house replaced some time this week and I just can't wait for the before/after transformation!! Slowly piece by piece getting rid of every nasty leftover part of the previous owners and it feels really amazing! How's your house going?? Pretty settled now??

How was everyone else's weekend??? Do anything special? I got gummy bears in bed yesterday morning - perfect!!

 

[babydust818]

Alyssa praying your temps stay good. I've always wanted to get in good enough shape to run a 5k. I am super jeal. They look like a lot of fun and very rewarding in the end. I hope you have a great time! The name of the psychic was Vera Joy. Just google search her. Someone else who was pretty good was cheri22.com. She was pretty spot on as well!

Lindsay take pics of the transformation of your house. I wanna see!

Well i go to the dr's at 1120 to determine when i go back to work. Have a feeling it will be Wednesday, but if not then it will be Monday the 19th. I am going to see if there's anyway he can put me on light duty or something. The girls at my work have been short on help and having to clean 20-25 rooms a day. I am NOT doing that while pregnant. I could handle 14-16, but am not doing that many. I will be there until midnight. I hope he sympathizes with me. After i have LO i don't think i'll be going back there to work.

 

[CallMeAL1982]

Good luck with the doc, Rach, I hope they tell you what you want to hear.

Yes, house pics, Linds!

How are you doing, Sam, Kels?

I'm glad my temp was up... Still not sure if I've O'd or not, my opks are still very dark (but not true positives). My boobs hurt a bit and I'm a bit queasy which is standard for me after o, but might be in my head.

 

[korink26]

good temp Alyssa! My last pregnancy, I had a temp drop 2 or 3 dpo that totally threw me off, soooo....fx'd you O'd CD21! Good for you doing a 5k, I wish I was a good runner. But, I'm awful at it and I'd have to have my life threatened to run any sort of distance.
Rach, how long have you been at this job now? Could you guys do it without you working? I sure hope he puts you on light duty, you've always said how physical your job is, so don't do more than you know your body can handle. No matter what the Dr says. You can tell them Dr. Mc (me) said so
I read my Khloe pregnancy journal thinking it would help me, and I think it made me worse. I was feeling very good and at peace with this pregnancy, but then I read what symptoms I was having last time and I feel like I'm not having most of them this time. I was waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom right from BFP, and I forgot that. This time, have to go very bad by about 5 am, but not waking up for it. I was craving stuff, and this time, nothing. Idk, Rachael, I was trying to remember if you were symptomless? Or what was going on with you at 5 weeks? Lindsay did you still have some morning sickness your last miscarriage, or did you not have symptoms?
I guess I'm debating calling the Dr. and hoping she'll scan me around 7ish weeks. Otherwise I don't think we get scanned until 10.
Hope everybody had a great weekend---I had breakfast in bed and then running all over to spend time with our moms. Was a busy day, next year I'd rather it be more low key so I can enjoy my own family too.

 

[korink26]

Oh, and one thing I'm also wondering about---I commented a lot around this same time with Khloe that my stomach felt like I had done a ton of sit ups and "full feeling"---my stomach feels no different at all. Could it be because this is my 2nd pregnancy or you girls on your 2nd pregnancy, did you still have the stretching/full feeling in the beginning?

 

[CallMeAL1982]

Well, I know I hadn't O'd as of cd 24 because I had bloods drawn. I'm hoping for cd 25... Just so hard to tell. I guess if my temp stays up/ goes higher I'll know...

 

[babydust818]

Alyssa it's great your OPKs are still dark. Shoot you may even ovulate twice and have twins Is that possible? idk lol... but i do think you O'd the other day! All of your symptoms sound great too!

Kelsey i am here to reassure you that symptoms are NOT a indication of pregnancy. This whole pregnancy i never got sore BBs, never had to get up in the night to pee, never had morning sickness. I got sick twice in my first trimester, but it was because of what i ate not because i was pregnant. My boobs weren't sore 24/7. They would have little spurts of hurting then it would go right away. Everything completely disappeared by 10 weeks. Oddly enough around 18 weeks is when i had to get up and pee a lot in the night. I will say that i did feel 'off' a lot between 7-10 weeks. I felt dizzy, light headed at times. Dizzy was my main symptom and that was it. I felt like i was drunk sometimes. Remember that every pregnancy is different so you may have a complete opposite pregnancy compared to Khloe! I just know what you're feeling as far as worry with no symptoms. I was a complete wreck thinking everything was over. The first time i got pregnant in July 2011 i had a lot of crazy symptoms the first week! I had insanely large breasts, my smell was SO enhanced, i was a moody biatch. This pregnancy i am completely opposite and it has turned out to be the rainbow pregnancy! First tri is awful with worrying. Just have faith that all will be okay. Sit and think real hard and say to yourself "ya know what? if anything bad were to happen there is not a damn thing i can do about it". Then let all that worry go. Once you let it go you will find you can enjoy things a little bit more. Sorry for all the rambling, but i just went through everything you are going through. So i know how bad you need to hear all this!

AFM just got back from the doctors. Looks like i need to go on a diet lol. i have gained 12 lbs since i was there last. Which was like 5 weeks ago. With not being able to do much i've certainly put on the weight. I'm going to back away from the sweets and try to eat as good and clean as possible. Dr said he's worried with me eating like that the baby will get bigger than he needs to be and might have to have a c-section. I guess he doesn't want that. It's fine though. I can do this! I go back to work May 28th. Thank goodness. Then i'll only have 3 months to work and i'll be done. He said from my 20w ultrasound that the baby is great. Measurements are awesome. Nothing wrong with him. The only negative thing is baby is breech, but he said he's got tons of time to turn himself around. Both the ultrasound tech and my Dr said baby has a very strong heartbeat which is great! I am so happy for that. I go back June 9th for my glucose test.

 

[confusedprego]

Hey Ladies!

Good for you, Alyssa running a 5k! I think you did O - I know your temps were kind of high earlier in your pregnancy so your chart looks a little funky but you had that a bit last time too. I think your body thought about O'ing early on and it didn't happen but your temps now are above your typical coverline temp so I think as long as they stay up - you're good! You also had a dip in your luteal phase last cycle as well and I used to get that after O every once in a while too so keep up the BD just in case but maybe switch to every other day if you guys are wiped out!!

Kels - honestly, with my latest miscarriage, I had zero symptoms except my boobs killed me!! Like bad!! I didn't pee much, no full feeling, etc. BUT - I didn't get any symptoms practically at all with this one either until 6 weeks when it hit me like a train. I'm peeing all the time now, my boobs are gigantic, but I honestly still don't have that "full" feeling like I did in Oakley's early pregnancy. I think that's done after your first kid stretches you out. I didn't get round ligament pains until at least 12 weeks. the first two weeks though I honestly thought I wasn't pregnant and after that my only symptom was puking and feeling like I was going to fall asleep all the time. Even now I forget I'm pregnant sometimes but I wouldn't stress about no symptoms yet, especially not the full feeling not being there. I remember that very clearly with Oakley and I def didn't get it with little Orion (haha jk, we haven't picked a name yet). Take any more tests?? Call your doc - it'll make you feel better to know!

Rach - Can you guys survive with only Andrew's income? Sounds like you'd be much happier being a stay at home mommy!! I'm not going to lie to you though, stay at home mommy is an award winning job!! I'm def more exhausted staying home with Oakley than I am on days I go to work! ha!

 

[babydust818]

One income would be rough, but the cost of daycare while i am working would take more than half my check. I still have to put a lot of thought into it and see if it's even doable. If not, i'll just get a night time job or something so i don't have to put him in daycare. Will be hard not getting hardly any sleep, but it will all work itself out.

 

[korink26]

Thank you guys so much---Rach, thanks for the reassurance and Lindsay you too regarding the full feeling. When did you start spotting or how did you know you were miscarrying with this last one? (I'm really sorry to be bringing this up, and if it's too painful, just tell me and I'll zip it). I think my symptoms with Khloe first really started at 6ish weeks, so I guess I should just lay low and wait until then. And Rachael like you said, there's not a damn thing I can do about it so I just need to relax and let God.
Alyssa I'm an idiot---I meant CD 25---and you're dip at 3DPO after that is like my pregnancy chart. Will you Dr. be checking to confirm?
Rach regarding the weight gain--my friend gained too quickly and then had the pregnancy diabetes. I gained weight like crazy (like 5 lbs a weeks) at the end, but it was mainly water weight. You're really good about self control so I know you'll do what you need to. Being off bed rest will also help! Glad you don't have to go back to work right away. Oh, and like Lindsay said, being a stay at home mom deserves an award. Love Khloe to death, but, don't think I could ever be a stay at home mom. I am way more exhausted my days home with her than I think I am at work. But, some mommies love it that way, and you might just be the perfect one You'll make it work whatever happens.

 

[babydust818]

Hopefully if i am heading towards the diabetes route i can turn it around in the next month before the test. Oh and Kelsey -- i had spotting at 8w this pregnancy. I REALLY thought it was over. I went in for an ultrasound and they had found my tumor and also found a tear in my placenta. It's all worked itself out and obvi had the surgery for the tumor. So if you see blood, don't think it's over!