35+ TTC 1st Graduates!!! Come on Over!

[codegirl]

I had a scan at 13 weeks (NT test) and then at 20 weeks and then starting at around 24 weeks I started having a scan every other week (with a NST the weeks I don't have a scan).

As much as I love seeing the LO, I would rather have a none eventful pregnancy than all these tests and scans. I'm soooo sick of the dr.s offices

 

[pablo797]

hi all!!

svet, I have to check with my insurance company, but my doc isn't doing as many scans for me as rottpaw got. It all depends on insurance and your particular case. I hope my doc will schedule a scan when I see her on monday. I have to admit i'm anxious. Just want to make sure eveything is alright and hear heart beat.

not to obsses over food but why is all take out so good and the very thought of making something enough to turn my stomach? Had to get chinese last night. And I mean HAD TO!!

glad everyone is feeling better! Austin girl how are you these days!

missmufftt, so glad ur scan went so well and that you got such good picts!!

ok, happy thursday!! Anna

 

[pablo797]

codegirl, i'm sorry I forgot you. I agree a healthy pregnancy is what we all want. I am sorry for all your tests, but you are almost there!! Hang in there a little over a month to go!

 

[codegirl]

codegirl, i'm sorry I forgot you. I agree a healthy pregnancy is what we all want. I am sorry for all your tests, but you are almost there!! Hang in there a little over a month to go!

thanks. I know that all the tests are a good thing cause we'll catch anything that goes wrong... I'm just tired and a bit whinny at this point with hospital/dr visits 3x a week (sometimes more than one a day).

I'm so done with this pregnancy

At least I know that I won't go late like last time

 

[AustinGurrl]

Hi all – Hope everyone is having a good Thursday! Officially 5 weeks today! Yay!

Pablo – Thanks for asking – I’m doing fine… Very surreal… no symptoms still, other than the bloat & gas! Yeah – feeling really sexy these days, for sure! (absolute sarcasm!)

Agree with you about takeout - I am really hungry all the time which perhaps is contributing to my bloat/full feeling, but trying to do good! However, yesterday I had a cheesesteak & curly fries for lunch and grilled ham & cheese for dinner… not so healthy  But good!

Viv- You appt sounds like it was wonderful! And the clinic sounds so nice. So important that you have faith in your caregivers! I have know idea what kind of doctor I will use… As we were undergoing FT, I am still “with” my FS. Don’t know when they refer to ob/gyn….

Question –what is an RE? I see references that ladies are under their care, but don’t know what they are…

Codegirl & Rottpaw – Wow! I cannot imagine getting to where you girls are… Fantastic & I am sure you are ready to get the show on the road!

oops! Time for lunch …

 

[svetayasofiya]

Girls! Guess what? This is sooo exciting for me! But I was checking out my photographers website this afternoon, checking to see if he has updated his portfolio... well he has! AND he added a picture from MY WEDDING!!!! It's the same pic I have as my avatar, but check it out:

www.samuelluna.com

Click on Portfolio, Soulful- we are the first pic!!! Seeing this just made me feel soooooooooo good!!!!

Not bad for 36

 

[AustinGurrl]

Girls! Guess what? This is sooo exciting for me! But I was checking out my photographers website this afternoon, checking to see if he has updated his portfolio... well he has! AND he added a picture from MY WEDDING!!!! It's the same pic I have as my avatar, but check it out:

www.samuelluna.com

Click on Portfolio, Soulful- we are the first pic!!! Seeing this just made me feel soooooooooo good!!!!

Not bad for 36

Chris - Your pics are beautiful!!! How cool is that to be on the photog's website! We got married in 09 on Maui... I love to view destination wedding photos.... you are a stunning bride!

AFM - Had to come home early from work today... stomach issues.... ugghhh... I havent had any MS, but the gas & heartburn are AWFUL. Does anyone have any suggestions? Can you take Pepto or anything? Maybe just eating too many carbs...

 

[rottpaw]

LOL Chris - yes, we definitely got lucky. Our fertility specialist did a scan at 6 weeks (to confirm pregnancy), then at 8 (to confirm heartbeat if I remember correctly) and then we actually got an "extra" one because there was some confusion whether we were expected back for one more visit before being discharged to standard OB care. Then, at 12 weeks (first OB visit) she did one then, too. I was very spoiled!

We got our "20 week" scan done at 18 weeks because we were so impatient and doctor said it was fine. But at that scan we were diagnosed with placenta previa (mild case) and that required a recheck at 25, 26 weeks. Throw in the 3D we just had at 33 weeks and here we are! I agree with Code, no one wants to "need" extra checks and scans. Ours just worked out that way, first because we were with a specialist, then because we had a (thankfully minor) issue.

Austin - an RE is a Reproductive Endocrinologist. I use that term interchangeably with FS (what I call our FS is actually an RE) but I don't believe all FS's are certified RE's. At least in the States, I believe it is possible for an OB/GYN to specialize in fertility issues without actually becoming an RE.

And I remember well being at 5 weeks and thinking "it will be forever before I get to something like 30 weeks!" Don't worry, it all flies by faster than you can imagine! Just focus on being one week closer each week, but try to enjoy as you go. It really does disappear faster than you can believe!

And Chris your pics are beautiful!!

Anna and Viv I hope it was a pretty good day MS wise!

 

[Vivienne]

Awesome Vivienne - each scan is so much fun! We were with a FS in the beginning, so had several; one at 6 wks, 8, 9 and then 12. I got completely spoiled with the scans and was VERY bummed to then have to wait till 18 (we did our 20 week early) and then 26. Now 35 is our next one, except we had the 3D so that helped fill in the gap!

I will get 4 or 5 apparently just "in case" which is fine as they are free here in NZ unless you want to go private which is 50 dollars a pop.

 

[Vivienne]

hi all!!

svet, I have to check with my insurance company, but my doc isn't doing as many scans for me as rottpaw got. It all depends on insurance and your particular case. I hope my doc will schedule a scan when I see her on monday. I have to admit i'm anxious. Just want to make sure eveything is alright and hear heart beat.

not to obsses over food but why is all take out so good and the very thought of making something enough to turn my stomach? Had to get chinese last night. And I mean HAD TO!!

glad everyone is feeling better! Austin girl how are you these days!

missmufftt, so glad ur scan went so well and that you got such good picts!!

ok, happy thursday!! Anna

Oh Anna I know that feeling! Preparing food is such a no go area but takeout, YES PLEASE. Had subway last night and it was sooooo good!
How is your nausea at he moment??

 

[Vivienne]

codegirl, i'm sorry I forgot you. I agree a healthy pregnancy is what we all want. I am sorry for all your tests, but you are almost there!! Hang in there a little over a month to go!

thanks. I know that all the tests are a good thing cause we'll catch anything that goes wrong... I'm just tired and a bit whinny at this point with hospital/dr visits 3x a week (sometimes more than one a day).

I'm so done with this pregnancy

At least I know that I won't go late like last time

Oh yes the end is in sight!! And you can whine as much as you want, I do!

 

[Vivienne]

Girls! Guess what? This is sooo exciting for me! But I was checking out my photographers website this afternoon, checking to see if he has updated his portfolio... well he has! AND he added a picture from MY WEDDING!!!! It's the same pic I have as my avatar, but check it out:

www.samuelluna.com

Click on Portfolio, Soulful- we are the first pic!!! Seeing this just made me feel soooooooooo good!!!!

Not bad for 36

So beautiful Chris!

 

[pablo797]

Morning All!!

It's Monday and my first "real" doctor's apt is this morning. Thought I'd pop in to say hi real quick.

Svet, gorgeous pictures!! I am so jealous!! We had a Horrible photographer at our wedding and ended up with pretty crappy wedding photos. You look gorgeous!

Vivienne, Felt pretty good all weekend re:ms, but feeling pretty crappy this AM. Think part of it might be nerves re:doc appt. But stomach is not too happy. I really hope they do some kind of scan for heart beat. May sound silly but I'd just like to know all is well.

Subway sounds sooooo good. I am a 6" turkey girl on wheat all the way. Here they tell us not to eat lunch meat, so subway is one of the things I am really missing. I don't know what to do for lunch anymore without my turkey sandwiches.

Hope everyone had a good weekend!!

xoxo Anna

 

[pablo797]

ok quick update. Doc appt went eally well. Only draw back is they couldn't hear heart beat but she said given position of the uteru (it's tilted back) and that i'm just a little over 9 weeks not surprising. So i'm bumbed but not too concerned. We did schedule 12 week scan for feb 21st. Until then just hanging and eating gummy worms.
xxx anna

 

[MissMuffet08]

Hi all - I have been a bit MIA since last week. Work is hellish at the moment.

Pablo - glad your first official appointment went well. I am surprised they didn't do it vaginally with the doppler. That is what they did for me. I am 21 weeks and I STILL haven't actually HEARD the heartbeat - but I see it on the screen. As for subway you can still eat it, just microwave the meat for about 45-60 seconds. As long as the deli meat is cooked you are ok.

Svet - yoour photos are fantastic!

Well I am having another hellish day at work and i need to eat before my next stupid meeting. I hope everyone is having a good day and that the morning sickness is starting to subside.

Best,
steph

 

[svetayasofiya]

I still eat deli meat on occasion. I don't see the big deal.

Thanks for the compliments guys!! It was only one pic though eh? Don't confuse me with all the other beautiful brides. lol

YAY for a first appt. Anna!! It's still very early to hear a hb with the doppler. They say not usually until 14 weeks sometimes will it pick it up. We don't get a lot of scans here in Quebec but my doctor will listen to the hb every appt starting around 14 weeks. Something to look forward too!!

Can't wait until next Monday!!!!

 

[MissMuffet08]

hey Svet on the deli meat front they claim there is a bacteria on that meat (as well as soft cheeses) that can cause miscarriage. I know a lot of people who continued to eat delimeat while pregnant though...

 

[svetayasofiya]

It's listeria.

I can live without deli meat no problem, but once in awhile... I dunno. I've never gotten sick from deli meat in the past so. That's kind of my rationale. I suppose it's a bit ignorant of me.

 

[rottpaw]

YAY Anna on a great appt! Sorry they could not hear (or show you as Steph mentioned) the heartbeat, but don't worry. I only saw mine at that stage because of the scans; they can show you on the transvag scan but not hear it yet. The first time we heard ours was at 12 weeks, I think.

And yeah, on the deli meat - I don't eat Subway or cold cuts right now, but I've eaten things like Schlotzky's (not sure if you have that where you are, but they toast the sandwiches and they get pretty hot, so I felt okay with that one). Like Chris I've never had an issue before, but don't want to start now. I'm super paranoid about food poisoining LOL!

I'm hanging in there. Rough weekened with issues surrounding my Dad (he's declining fast and probably will not make baby's birth ), but on a brighter note, we had our first baby shower Saturday and it was AWESOME. My girlfriends did an AMAZING job and it was so much fun. I really needed something to lighten my mood, so I am very thankful for all of them. If I can I will post some pictures later to share the fun!

Hugs to all!

 

[svetayasofiya]

Sorry about your dad Angela. xo

YAY for a baby shower! You definitely needed that to lift your spirits. Pics please!!!