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[babydust818]

Glad you're doing okay Kelsey. I'm happy there was no pain. I hope all is over now and no d&c is needed. I really don't think you will. How great you go to a baby shower (not). So sorry Kelsey. Glad you will be trying naturally for awhile. Are you going to TTC immediately or no?

 

[korink26]

No I don't think we'll actually try naturally. Not brave enough to chance doing this whole thing a 3rd time. Of course there's no guarantee I won't have a loss with Clomid..but...We'll wait for 1 or 2 normal cycles and then ask for Clomid--thinking August. The 3 times I've been pregnant, have all been in April so I'm afraid that's the only month I can get PG! ahh
Little heavier bleeding yesterday and today---still nothing like I thought. Nurse just called and said I should come in on Friday to test my HCG. she didn't seem to like that I didn't take the 3rd dose, by my Dr. is the one who gave me the idea to skip it!
Hope you all had a great weekend!

 

[confusedprego]

Ugh - I hate reading this post of yours Kelsey but so glad this isn't a painful process for you physically. I hope you're doing OK and are not too discouraged! Will you prevent until August and give your body a little break? How's your job going?? I hope this isn't making your work-life difficult! Hopefully your baby shower wasn't too over the top and wasn't difficult for you!

How's everyone else doing?? I've officially come down with a cold - *sigh* one thing after another, it seems!!
Do any of you have a nap nanny? I have one that I 'inherited' but think I'll be throwing it out as I broke a buckle on it anyway but it's been completely recalled as of last year. I don't ever use it the way babies have been dying in it but thought I'd check with you ladies to see what alternatives you've thought of if you've had to at all.

 

[korink26]

Oops Linds, like I seem to always do, was posting at the same time as you! How long did you bleed after yours?
I don't think I'll prevent anymore than kind of track my temps and try and avoid my normal OV time---we got pregnant this time without really "trying trying" which I didn't think was possible, so we need to be a little more careful this time. My job is actually stressful, and basically you're not considered "trained" for up to 5 years because of everything it involves. I hate not feeling 100% efficient at my job.
You can't win with getting healthy! Poor girl! I've never heard of the nap nanny, so I have to google it now.
Oh, and the shower wasn't so bad. Actually a lot of neat things that I was thinking oh, I want that for the next baby!

 

[confusedprego]

I bled significantly for about a week and then it went to spotting for a couple days, one day of a more significant amount and then back to spotting for a total of two weeks, unfortunately.
I'm glad the shower wasn't tough on you! I remember not being upset in the same way I was the first time at all. I was very bitter about it happening again but not in the hopeless kind of way I was with the first loss. I knew (as you should) that I would go on to have another successful pregnancy but I was just angry that it had to end like that for me again. The second time around I had no trouble being around babies or pregnant people like the first time. Hell, it didn't even bother me at all that Sam got pregnant the same day and hearing about anything to do with her pregnancy whereas if I had had someone that got pregnant the same day as me with the first loss I'd have had a hard time composing myself just thinking about them, I'm sure - I was so thankful I didn't have anyone else I knew that was pregnant around the same time.
Don't worry about what the nurse says! The doctor knows best and you're going to be just fine!! Will they scan you again on Friday? They scanned me afterwards to be sure everything 'cleared' and I didn't need the D&C.
Good to take a bit of a break to let your cycles regulate! If you're comfortable with the clomid - I say that's the way to go for you! I'm looking forward to August for both you and Alyssa!!!

 

[korink26]

Did anybody keep track of bbt after miscarriage? My temps aren't dropping at all---which I'm hoping doesn't mean I haven't "cleared". I know it takes a bit for the HCG to get out of my system, plus it was pretty high around 25000 so I'm hoping it's just that. They don't plan on scanning me I don't think. Might depend on what my HCG comes back at on Friday.

 

[confusedprego]

Your temp will stay up until your hcg drops. So, it's going to take a while for that to come down since you were all the way up at 25,000. You can tell more if you've "cleared" everything after about a week if the bleeding doesn't slow down or if it randomly starts getting heavier, is what I understand. Your body will keep trying to 'flush' everything out and it will be more than you expect. I think that's why I had one 'extra' day after the spotting that it got heavier for me because I probably hadn't gotten rid of everything yet. They just want to know if the bleeding gets excessive so they can make sure you're not hemorrhaging.

When do you get your blood results from Friday?

 

[confusedprego]

Oh, I see - you'll be getting more blood done this Friday - do you know what it was last Friday?

 

[korink26]

they didn't take my bloods last friday....I wondered about that. She said they wanted me to come in asap on friday but I can't go until sometime between 930-1230. I'm assuming depending on my numbers they would maybe do a scan if they thought the numbers were too high? Yeah, it's just been odd because the day after was just light, and it's been heavy Sun-now. This makes me really appreciate tampons---i miss them
How's your cold Lindsay?? Oakley feeling better? His ear infections must be staying away, huh?
Alyssa, I think of you so often---hope you're doing ok.
And hope the rest of you girls are doing good! Sam---still getting around at work? Rachael did you start the new job now?!

 

[confusedprego]

Yea, I would assume if your numbers aren't dropping they would have to do a scan. That's awesome you can get results within the same day at your office. I always have to wait until the next day. Are you anxious to get back in there and try to get things more finalized?

Ugh - pads are the worst! I'm already dreading using them again!!

My cold is OK - hope it's at its peak at this point but so far hasn't been too too bad. Oakley has thankfully avoided ear infections the last 2 or 3 colds so I think we're in the clear now! He was so close to getting tubes but I'm glad they've stopped on their own. How are little Khloe's ears doing?? Tubes work wonders? Oakley's getting his last K9 right now and they have been the worst so far - hoping it pops through soon so he can get some more rest.

How's everyone else doing??

 

[korink26]

alright girls, I want to hear everybody's exciting lives that's keeping everybody so busy!
Lindsay that's great you could avoid the tubes. They worked good for Khloe, glad we got them, but she still did get 3 infections since then. But, with the tubes, we knew without a doubt when she had an infection so there was no guessing what she was fussy about. We knew instantly when it started. Ugg, teething is so hard on them! Thankfully, Khloe was fussier during the day with them--but so far hasn't lost sleep at night. How is your house looking--AMAZING?!!?
AFM---Went to the Dr yesterday because my bleeding was getting REALLY bad and I was getting lightheaded. She just told me to take my 3rd dose because there must still be something in there my body was trying to get rid of. So, I took the 3rd dose and my stomach got super bloated and hard and I had like 2 or 3 kind of big cramps. Didn't pass any clots or anything though. Today, still bleeding pretty heavy but not like yesterday. Temp is finally lower today, so I'm hoping I'm seeing a light at the end of the tunnel! Ryan's been gone pretty much through all of this, and I am so exhausted. I think my body is just working so hard and I just want a nap! My sister came over to help with KHloe last night because I was afraid to give her a bath in case I'd pass out or something while she was in there! Looking forward to the weekend...

 

[korink26]

Oh, and Lindsay, my fb has been blowing up with warnings about the nap nanny---so now I know what it is! Sounds like 6 more babies died recently from it, scary stuff! It looks like it'd be so comfy though---but, I don't think I'd chance anything with it.

 

[confusedprego]

Ugh - well I'm glad you took the final dose just to be sure everything is passing! I hope the bleeding lets up soon! Do you still have your appointment on Friday, I hope?!
The house is looking fantastic if I do say so myself! ha! The gutters went in a couple days ago and I think there's something that needs finishing above the windows but I will be taking pics this weekend and we are on to trying to get the basement done and planning for landscaping outside! The front of the house is basically empty right now as we were waiting for the siding to go in, so that will be fun to pick out too! We are planning a walkway from the driveway to the front of the house and then a big deck off the back. Kirk put the boards up to screw into before the siding went up so we're all ready for it, we just need to find the time (and money) to get that done. I'm thinking the walkway and the deck will be a fall project.
Yea, the nap nanny thing is kind of scary, although we never put it in Oakley's crib, it did seem like he could roll off of it as he got older, so I'm going to go shopping around to see what else is out there. I stopped using the nap nanny when Oakley was getting close to sitting up on his own, so I guess that's why it never seemed dangerous at all to me - it was a life-saver for getting stuff done around the house and for showering!!

How is everyone else?! Sam - you're getting so close!!!!! Any contractions yet? I swear I'm already getting Braxton hicks but it's probably all in my head. After BD my belly tenses up quite a bit.

My cold is here with a vengeance today and I'm home from work. Good opportunity for me to catch up on computer work while Oakley is at daycare and I don't have summer students asking me a question every 10 minutes in the lab!! I'm happy to help them but they can be distracting.

I feel like it's later in the week than it is but happy hump day everyone!

 

[pinksmarties]

Hi girls,

Kels - sorry this has been more drawn out and heavier than it was needing to be. Hope you are feeling a bit better and not as light headed. I agree that the hcg will take a while to come down from 25000. Its hard to look afer toddler never mind having to go through all this pretty much on your own. Sending huge hugs.

Linds - glad the renovations are nearly done, can't wait to see some pics. I hope O's teethi come in pretty quick, has he got his molars yet? B is teeting again, constant excessive dribbling and he has been a bit funny about his foods the last few days. It should be his other bottom teeth (he only has the 2 bottom/4top teeth) but I am thinking it might molars as he is constantly at the back of his gums.

I never got BH with B and I don't think I have so far with this one although I have been getting cramping pain sometimes in the evening but it has been low down like AF (and when my uterus wasn't the size of a basketball!)

Hope you feel better soon although being at home even if still working helps!!

alyssa - not sure if you have started your summer job yet. Will OH come out to visit your or will you get home?

Rach - hows the new job going. The first few days are always strange, trying to find you feet but you'll be great.

Jess - loving the boat pics, she will be a natural sailor.

afm - still 7 days left to wrok but I am really feeling it nom, moreso the difficult sleeping at night than the work. As mentioned above B had been grumpy, tantrum and is off his food a bit which I think is teething but he also has had a cough/cold again.

I have been listening to a natal hypotherapy CD in the eveings with the hope it will help me through a natural birth. I see the consultant next week to talk more about my birth plans.

 

[confusedprego]

Kels - how you doing today?? Hope you're OK! When does DH come home???

Alyssa - how you doing, hun??

Sam - Oakley is working on his last K9 on the bottom. He has his top front four, top bottom four, all of his first set of molars and now 3 of his K9's - I'm not looking forward to the second year molars - I'm assuming they'll be here any time now although he's been a bit slow with teeth so may be a bit past 2 - although that's less than 2 months away!!!!! But yea - B could be getting molars as they're the next to come in after the front four on top and bottom typically.
Poor B having another cough/cold! Oakley has officially recovered but I definitely haven't. I kept everyone up all last night with my coughing. I had left the Vick's Vapor Rub in Oakley's room and ended up sneaking in around 2 and that let me go back to sleep, thankfully. But, that means I'm home again - trying to take care of myself as lots of people that have had this virus have ended up with bronchitis and I really don't want it to come to that. I am really missing cold medicine right now though!!
How exciting you've only one more week of work! My BH don't have any pain associated with them at all, my belly just tightens up really hard and sometimes I wouldn't even notice if I didn't press on my belly. So, maybe you get them and you just don't know.

 

[BeachChica]

Hi Girls!
Sorry I have been MIA! Trying to get lots of last minute stuff done around the house before I go back to work (June 16th - boooo!!!!)

Kelsey - How did it go at the doctor today? Sorry this is dragging out for you. I hope now that you've taken the 3rd pill things will wrap up for you. That MC bleeding is the worst!! Ugh!

Lindsay - sorry you are sick, I hope you had a nice relaxing day at home. Can't wait to see the house pics!!

Rach - did you start your new job yet? If so, how did it go?

Sam - are you ready!!?? You are almost there. It must be so nice to only have 1 week left of work!

Alyssa - Hope you are doing OK! Did you see the RE yet?

AFM - as I mentioned I go back to work June 16th. I am really starting to dread it and feel emotional about not getting to spend the day with my little angel! She is officially enrolled in school! They were able to get her in on June 16th which is great, I really did not want to have to find something temporary until August. The place we picked is more like a school so the only bad thing is that they have a lot of breaks where we will need other childcare for her but I guess we will probably use our parents for those times.
Other than that trying to get some last minute things done around the house before I go back. Got of our punch items done, got blinds installed (finally!), ordered some patio furniture, etc. It feels good to finally be getting to the bottom of our list and to the end of this spending spree!!! This weekend we are going to head out on the boat (leaving Friday and coming back Sunday) which will be nice.
Is anyone doing anything special for their OH's (or have in the past). Trying to think of what to do for Chris since its his first fathers day. Got him a cute book he can read to Isabela and a cute frame from Hallmark that will have 9 pics of her in different moods.

 

[confusedprego]

Kels - good luck at the docs today! Looks like your temps are back down, so I've got everything crossed for you your hcg has dropped down significantly and you're on your way to starting new! How's the bleeding?? I hope you have some fun weekend plans - you deserve a nice weekend!!

Jess - You guys sound like us, although I'm sure you've spent way more on your house than we have on ours From the pics it looks just amazing!! We still needs curtains in our living room, but I'm hesitant to put them up as I don't want Oakley climbing them. The people before us never had curtains but they also never painted their bedroom...even once! It was still the builder primer on the walls, ha! Gosh, it's hard to believe we even bought this place!
As for Father's day stuff - we just had a BBQ with Kirk's family last year and the year before and I assume we'll probably do the same this year. I'm sure as Oakley gets older, we will do more creative things. We are kind of 'anti-gift' and try to do things together on holidays and birthdays - I would say just take him out on the boat but I guess you guys do that all the time That would be Kirk's perfect father's day if I had that option!!!!

AFM - I'm on the upswing today!!! I slept through the night last night with only one or two wake-ups to cough but they coincided with peeing so not too bad. I haven't coughed much at all this morning and one half of my nose is clear! My friend brought by some essential oils to put on my chest at night and during the day, and while I don't really believe in it, I'm giving it a shot! haha I think she had good timing as I was already starting to come around but I'll take it anyway!
This weekend - Kirk is going to be busy helping family and friends with various stuff so Oakley and I will be taking on getting the house in order and getting groceries and that sort of thing ready for the week. We also got him a water table, so I hope the weather will cooperate to let him use it! Supposed to be in the mid-80's!

 

[confusedprego]

Oh and Jess - it'll be tough going back to work for a couple months but you will grow to appreciate getting out of the house and using your mind in a different way than you do at home! I know I'm going to struggle after this little one too. I'm secretly hoping it will take me a long time to get a job

 

[pinksmarties]

Linds - Glad you are feeling better and that you got a decent sleep (me too!) it really makes a difference. Can't believe O will be 2 so soon, saying that I can't believe my little man is 1 and a half!. Hope Oakleys teeth pop through quickly for him, I thought the molars were the bad ones, I didn't realise the k9s were just as bad. Oh well only a few left for O and another 12 to go for B!!

I hope the weather holds out for you and you get to spend some time outside with his water table, such fun. Our weather is so variable and it seems every time its my day off and we go to the park it rains just as we get there.

Jess - It will get easier but the first few week will be tough leaving her. I found it bad and B was much older, I would have been worse at that age. As linds says though it is nice to have the balance of work and home, do you have to back full time?

I bought Pete some engraved cufflinks for the first Christmas after B was born and he adores them but for fathers day we just get little things. I bought him and book from B (for B really) with the title 'I love my Daddy' so they can read it together.

Kels - thinking of you today. Hope the appointment goes okay and you get some results.

Hi alyssa, Rach, mar.

 

[korink26]

Lindsay sounds to me like you could still use the nap nanny. Sometimes I just think people don't use common sense with stuff. I just had a little bouncer and it was a god send for me---how I got stuff done. How are you feeling today? What color siding did you go with?
Sam---it's almost the final week for you! Probably will be the longest week of your life Did you do a natural birth with B?? You brave/strong girl you, way braver and stronger than I!
Jess---everyday I marked Khloe's bm storage bags and it got closer to my work date, I'd dread it more and more. There wasn't even an ounce of me that looked forward to going back---where I hear some women look forward to having adult time? NOT ME! HA Now that she's older I'm glad to be at work, but at the time I was not ready. But, you will do just fine. That's great she got into school---how did your parents take the news that they wouldn't be babysitting?
AFM--didn't see the Dr. or anything today, just went for a blood draw and they already called back that my HCG is down to 655---wasn't expecting it so low already! Still bleeding pretty heavy---so ready for it to be done! She said it's normal though and it could go for even a couple more weeks. Lindsay you said you bled pretty good for a week and still a little the 2nd week, so I'm hoping I've only got about a week of this left. Khloe must be getting another molar because the last 2 nights she's whimpered a couple times through out the night, and then around 530ish she's in total meltdown mode. For a couple weeks she had been sleeping in till 700ish if she could, so this weekend I'm dreading the 530 wake up call. Although Ryan's always great about doing the morning shift. It's our 6 year wedding anniversary tomorrow, so my parents are taking her over night (didn't tell her about the teething issue until after she agreed to take her ). Probably just do dinner and a movie or something. I don't think we'd bd anyway with all this blood (even though I'm really craving the physical connection--we haven't since I got my BFP) but I forgot to ask my Dr. when it would be ok to again---do you guys know?