Assisted conception success - due 2018 xx

[star25]

I’m glad you feel reassured Juliet, I agree the good stories don’t often get written about, it’s good you get closely monitored but I understand the waiting is the worst part

3c, I picked up the donkey today, comes with a twin car seat adapter and 2 carry cots which I don’t need obvs but was still a good price and I know of the lady selling it which makes me feel better about buying second hand, I did consider buying the 2 new but it’s £1315 without the extra seat needed after carrycot and I don’t think Madeleine will even be in it that much lol, if I go out with dh it’s generally in the car and she doesn’t use a pushchair where ever we go, unless it’s a full day out so she will only be in it when I go out as I don’t drive
It’s got the grey fabrics though which are lovely and what I would have liked

In the next 2 weeks I’ve got diabetes clinic, midwife, growth scan, consultant appointment and health visitor, I think I’ll have to write them all down in one place as that’s wothout a bank appointment, hairdressers and 2 Christmas parties for dd! Good job I’ve finished work as when hear are all done we’re off to Disney

It’s Madeleines birthday tomorrow and I’m so excited! We’re got her a Pram, baby born interactive, princess tent with fairy lights, tea set, fairy costume and some books
She loves babies so much at the moment, literally doesn’t leave them alone when we go to playgroups and nursery lol, her soft bodied basic baby she’s got comes everywhere with us, it’s never allowed clothes on so I hope she gives it up for the new one and he doesn’t end up naked the whole time haha

 

[3chords]

That is so cute! Henry doesn’t care about babies at all and I think finds them annoying lol. Last weekend my niece was crying and he told her to be quiet lol.

There is no way I could find the Donkey for half the price used here, maybe 2/3 of the price at best and without my choice of colours so that’s why I will suck up the cost. You got a great deal and I love the grey!!

 

[Wish2BMom]

juliet - so happy you feel somewhat reassured. I think it's great news - like you said, you're partially fused so that's ahead of the game. And that hemotoma is probably the cause of the bleeding so if that heals up, then hopefully the fusion will happen and you'll be good! You should post something specific about your experience when YOU have the good ending, so other ladies with this issue can find it!!

star - my goodness, you have a busy few weeks coming up! At least Disney is at the end of it! DD sounds like she's going to have a great bday - what a great lot of gifts!
Your strollers sound so cute. I know Bugaboo is a great brand but I couldn't even look that high. We went with the City Jogger 2 double - hopefully we use it a lot b/c it was still around $500. It's a side-by-side but all of the reviews said this one did fit through most doors, part of it's selling point.
Also, I'm sorry about the heartburn! it's HORRIBLE when that happens. I had a stretch where I had it terribly but somehow it seems to have subsided. Try to avoid chocolate if you can - I think that was my trigger. I can't even have trail mix. Are you taking anything?

scooby - I went on Amazon last night and found a few things but I think as of this morning, I'll pass. I found some super cute prints on Etsy, though, that are actual prints and not digital files sent to me (SO mad about that, I loved those but I don't want my printer to mess them up or be responsible for good stock paper or whatnot). So I'll probably buy those. I also need lamps! So I'll go around here and see what I can find. And if I just get a base, they have super cute elephant lamp shades all over Etsy.

anyone else getting super swollen? My hands and from the knees down I'm having to start to watch. The wedding/engagement rings are off. My right thumb joint gets so swollen that when I bend it in the morning, it feels like it pops out of joint a little. It doesn't look significant, though, and my face isn't swollen, so I think I'm still good as far as pre-e. And my ankles/feet go down if I keep them up throughout the evening. Wearing wool socks and boots during the day helps too - like my own compression socks!

today is my Friday, scan day tomorrow. Dinner with a couple girlfriends tomorrow night. Infant CPR Saturday morning and then the rest of the weekend is free and clear. I think the cribs are arriving on Sat so hopefully we can put one or both together. Or maybe we'll do that next weekend b/c we have nothing going on then. What are everyone's plans this weekend?

 

[Juliet11]

star, so excited for all your appointments and plans coming up!!! loved hearing what you got DD for her birthday!!! those presents are fabulous!!! and you said you finished work, like for the week or the for the holidays or mat leave? and YAY for Disney coming up!!!!

wish, good idea for me to post my positive experience!!!
wish my rings have been on off for a few weeks! makes me sad! my fingers are just a bit swollen but not like noticeably, but my rings got snug with pre-pregnancy meds i think as i gained weight. so not surprised they don't fit. no feet swelling or anything like that yet but i am not as far along. i will get some more swelling, i always do. your weekend plans sound fun!

I go Saturday early morning on a 2 hour flight to Utah for a childhood best friends wedding. Back Saturday night! FAST trip. My mom will be with.
My doctor said my trip plans were fine, unless of course I have a bleed and need to come into the doctors.
I am hoping we get our Christmas tree tonight or tomorrow night.... kids will be thrilled!

 

[3chords]

Wish & Juliet - I am not at all swollen this time which is such a nice surprise. Last time I was pregnant all through a horribly hot summer and swollen from 17 weeks on. Ankles first and then had to take off my rings around 24-25 weeks. Now nothing! All my shoes fit, my hands are fine and it's so nice.

 

[Juliet11]

3chords, my second pregnancy was during a horrible hot summer!!! i am already always hot and the summer heat was hell and it went on through September and maybe october even that year, and DD was born in oct at 41 weeks!

 

[dancingnurse2]

So woke up to my face and neck swollen. Went to my MD blood pressure was 158/90. They drew labs and I go back in the morning. They are worried it is that high with being on the procardia for my contractions which is a blood pressure medication.

 

[3chords]

Oh no dancing - please keep us updated when you can. You have made it to 34 weeks which is fabulous with twins and that is the good news no matter what happens next.

Juliet - that was me last time, had the baby in October after sweating all summer long. I would put our air conditioning down to like 65 and my DH was sleeping with a duvet in July LOL. I am usually cold all the time but when pregnant I am a damn furnace. It's definitely early winter here in Toronto and I'm sleeping almost naked because I am so hot at night. And then I remember those awful night sweats that come after you give birth...ugh.

 

[Juliet11]

dancing, how is your swelling now?? thinking of you !!! did i mention my twins came at 35-5 (i often say 36 weeks but actually 2 days shy) and they were super healthy and all was good.
hope everything is okay. let us know!

3chords, i can totally relate!!! and when you mention those nights sweats, i think i had those too post birth but i actually have them also when i am doing the medicine work-ups for my frozen transfers... they are so annoying, i'd wake up totally sweaty.

 

[Wish2BMom]

Oooooh jealous, 3c!! My hands actually ache but aren’t noticeably swollen. The nurses are a little confused bc we are clearly not in summer and that’s when most swelling happens. Night sweats - yeah I’m a furnace right now too!! I’ve had my own night sweats for years already though so I’m used to it. Still gross.

Dancing - oh no!!! Like the others said, I’m so glad you’re already at 34 weeks though. What’s the update? Thinking of you. Even bed rest for 2-3 weeks may not be terrible. Thinking of you!

Juliet - have fun at the flash wedding!! Haha I hope no bleeding and you can just enjoy. Glad Mom is going too.

DH brought home an m&m chocolate brownie for me to have with ice cream last night. Pretty confirmed he’s my soulmate.

 

[dancingnurse2]

Wish I go back this morning. I have been on bed rest for the last 4 weeks.

 

[scoobybeans]

wish- I know what you mean about being on the fence. A planned C-section, for someone as practical as me, would give me a chance to get my dogs situated at daycare and give my parents time to come up from NC. But I'm not hoping for it because I know recovery is tough. Obviously I have no say in what happens but I hope I don't go overdue and have to be induced. Best case scenario really would be just going into labor naturally, I think! But like you said, whatever is safest and best for the babies. My bday is 1/4. How are you celebrating? I'll be over 8 months so we're just going to go out to dinner, but I think next summer I'd like to have a little party at my house with a bunch of friends. Yay Etsy! Hope you find prints that you like. My hands and feet are more swollen but not too terrible most days. Wedding ring is off (that was always snug) but engagement ring is still on. Good luck on your scan today! And have fun at dinner tonight

star- I'm a project manager at work so I'm always planning ahead lol. That's awesome that you can reuse so much stuff! Good thinking on your parts to get neutral clothing. Congrats on getting the stroller, that looks like a great one! Hope Madeleine has a very happy birthday today and enjoys all of her gifts You sound like you're going to be crazy busy for the next few weeks!

Juliet- I'm so sorry you're dealing with this and that they don't have a more concrete plan of action for you, but it really does sound like it will be okay. I'm glad you're going to be monitored carefully! OMG, I totally forgot about night sweats with IVF drugs. I had that so bad!! I think it's the estrogen??

3chords- There are still some great sales online right now, hopefully you can find the color/style you want for a good deal! I'm totally the same, I typically run really cold but I've been super hot at night. DH is like a furnace and I can't stand it when he gets too close lol.

dancing- I just posted on your journal. So sorry for more complications!! I hope you get a good update today.

I'm sort of starting to check out mentally at work, which isn't good because I've got a million things going on and I need to get DH up to speed to take over all of my tasks when I'm out. It's hard to concentrate though, and I've been so tired! Anyone else having trouble sleeping? I'm tossing and turning and having a really hard time finding a comfortable position at night.

 

[3chords]

scooby - don't be too terrified about a c-section recovery if you end up needing one. Mine was honestly a breeze and way easier than all my friends who had torn and couldn't sit down without being in agony for weeks. I was up and about almost immediately and didn't even need any pain meds aside from Tylenol/Advil. Couldn't have expected a better outcome really...I also know what you mean about planning. We have a dog and a 2-year old we need to make sure are taken care of so it is nice for me to know the date. And DH can book off work and just kind of get ready in time. Of course if I go earlier than that then all my plans go out the window!

 

[Wish2BMom]

Dancing - I’m sorry, of course. I realized that after I posted. Please keep us posted on your progress.

Scooby - decided on a c-section anyway today even though B is now head down! It’s less risky for the boys, gives my family time to come up from NC too, etc. I said the only reason I wanted a vag birth was so the boys get their secretions squeezed out and she said if that’s the only reason, then go c-sec. they will be fine.
Now I’m wishing for a 3c-like recovery!!
Oh and yes on the sleep. I sleep great from about 9-1 or 2, and then it’s like a couple of naps maybe until I have to get up at 6. But I’m up for a couple hrs at least. And even rolling over is tough now and I’m just sore.

Great scan today! Boys look awesome, both head down now, baby A is very low. Weighing at 4.07 and 4.02. Next appt is in 2 weeks and then we go weekly.

 

[Juliet11]

wish, thanks! definitely hoping to have no bleed, especially tomorrow while on 2 hour flight and flash wedding! hehe YES BROWNIE with m&ms??/ PERFECTION!!! def soul mate there. OH and excellent reports on your scan!!!!

dancing, how are things going today?

scooby, by 30ish weeks in my pregnancies i am totally doing the toss and turn all night thing. it seems like i had to flip sides every 30-60 mins, such a pain! you don't get proper rest and it sucks!

3chords, what are your current plans? my c-section wasn't too bad either... i am thinking this time of scheduling a c-section, i think they will let me do that at 39 weeks, or if i go into labor naturally earlier then trying a vag again. but i'm not sure!!!

did i get everyone?? my brain is tired!!!

so Thursday the specialist calls so i have several days to compile my list of questions/thoughts to go over. basically everything i already asked my doctor but thinking of more things too now. But I worry and cry every night!! my hormones this pregnancy have been wacky. I just want him to be okay. If he is a bit early that is okay but seriously want to get to 30+ weeks. I am 20 officially tomorrow, ticker a day early.
this week has been a bit of a blur to be honest. but i am hopeful!

 

[dancingnurse2]

Being admitted to be monitored for mild pre eclampsia. May have babies on Sunday.

 

[Wish2BMom]

Omg dancing!! Are you nervous or taking things in stride? Will be thinking of you all weekend. Good luck with everything!!!

 

[koj518]

Oh my!!! Good luck dancing!!!!!! I'll be thinking of you this weekend!!!! Our babies are the same gestational age (down to the day I think!) So I'm rooting extra hard for you!!!

 

[star25]

Dancing, will be thinking of you this weekend and your family, sounds like it’s time to meet your precious babies!

3c that’s so funny about Henry telling your niece to be quiet! I don’t think Madeleine will leave this baby alone, I’m really going to need eyes at the back of my head lol

Wish, sorry to hear you’re swollen, good news on another good scan though! I was looking at a mountain buggy double but kept reading bad reviews about the hood and tyres but I liked that it was narrower than a bugaboo

Juliet, sorry to hear you’ve been upset st night, it’s understandable with all the hormones too, try and enjoy yourself this weekend, you deserve it

Scooby I’m having trouble sleeping, last night Madeleine slept all night and I was awake for 2 hours, I was so tired as well all day and the more I can’t sleep the more annoyed I get with myself, it’s the worst!
Some days I have no heartburn whatsoever, other days it’s awfuk, it’s still not as bad as with Madeleine though by this stage so I won’t complain too much!

Madeleine had the best birthday, I’ll attach some pics, I decorated the dining room which is why I was so tired all day yesterday as went to bed too late and was up in the night with her too, we had a visit from ‘elsa’ in the morning and she picked up her cousin who is yr older to come round so she was round from 8am too
Luckily I managed to get Madeleine to nap for a.m. he and a half before all the family come round in the afternoon for afternoon tea for 3 hrs
Today it’s happening all over again as I’m doing a separate party for her friends
There would have been too many people otherwise, adult wise
We’ve got jiggy wrigglers coming today who run a music and dancing class we go to most weeks so she will love that, I’m preparing myself for another tiring day as we’ve been up since 5:30 today!

 

[star25]

The last pic my niece is being dramatic as she wasn’t sat on elsas lap she does make me laugh, she did already have a turn I wasn’t being mean, she wouldn’t move either so in the end I had to pick her up all floppy to move her out the photo lol