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WOW, Rawr!!! Congrats!!!! What a wonderful surprise!!! :happydance: I love that you and wicky can be bump buddies!!

wicky - as the girls said, well done on being your own advocate and finally getting someone's ear. I'm sure it'll make you feel tons better. I think we had mentioned something to the docs about me getting the flu in the first tri causing autism or something, we found it on a Pediatrician site, and they scoffed at it. Things like that I think are so hard to prove causality, but the people get published so...I dunno. Anyway - I am sure things will get under control soon and you'll feel tons better. Are you feeling any symptoms yet besides sensitive belly skin?

msripple - she's GORGEOUS!! Thank you for letting us meet her! I def think you should write down your birth story too. I plan on writing mine down in a notebook or perhaps a memories book or something. I would online but I have this weird thing about a) it being out there forever and b) what if something happens with the internet and it's wiped out? HA! I'm nuts.
I read a birth story on someone's blog yesterday and was almost in tears. And yes, she still posted after her babies were born and the postpartum crying seems very normal!

ask - :hugs:

terri - I'm sorry about your family's loss. I know you didn't know him well but you're right, still sad to lose a family member. HA your MIL sounds like a trip - 5 bags?! how did you talk her into that??

miki - how goes it?

vonn - if you're reading, miss you!

afm - had a prenatal massage last night. Was good but not as good as a regular one. Have to lay on your sides, obviously, so I think her balance was off too on what she could dig into. I asked if I had knots in my shoulders, b/c I usually do and they kill me but they haven't been lately, and she said yes, I was riddled with them. Hmmm... Then she dug into my periformus - my butt muscle! HOLY HELL! I need to stretch more! But then, no head rub. Booooo. Oh well, it was essentially 'free' b/c I had a gift cert leftover so whatever.
anywho - 2 more days until I get to go see my family for the weekend. I can't wait!
 
MsR, congratulations on your LO. She is beautiful and it sounds like you are really, really happy. I can't wait to hear more about her! :cloud9:


Wish and Terri, thank you so much for making me feel less spazzed about this whole glucose level thing! I was worried I was being overly dramatic or nutty, but I finally got my Dr. to say that she thinks everything will be okay if we just reconvene on Friday. If numbers haven't gotten in range (70-120) by Friday, she will put me on insulin. I think you are right, Wish, about the information on the ADA website being overly cautious to encourage women to do the best they can for their babies. The downside is that those of us who would do that anyway are left feeling like we are failing our babies if we aren't keeping our sugars in the tight range recommended for pregnancy.

Terri, I'm sorry to hear about your FIL. It's always hard to lose a family member, even if they weren't close. Your MIL sounds like quite a lady! I hope you enjoyed spending time with your husband's family, even if it was for a sad reason. Oh, and subwoofers :rofl: I love it! I think I'm going to use that forever!

Wish, after your description of the prenatal massage, I am not sure I would want one! :winkwink: I hope your sore muscles get worked out from it, though! Oh, and I haven't really had any other symptoms besides the sensitive belly and some minor cramping/stretching in my lower abdomen. I had some hints of nausea, but can't tell if it's in my head or the beginning of MS.

Hi Alleke, Rawr, Vonn, Taurus, and anyone else who might be lurking/reading! :hi:

AFM, I am feeling a little better today. My blurred vision has corrected some, but my glucose is still high. But yesterday I had one reading ALMOST in the right range, so that makes me hopeful the medication and dietary changes are doing SOMETHING. :shrug:

We are planning to tell my mom tonight at dinner. I'm excited because this is the only parent we get to tell in-person because everyone else lives too far away. We got a cute onesie and will fold a card with it that says something to the effect of "Arriving May 2018" and wrapped in a box. Since she's going on a trip later this week, we can tell her it's a going-away present when we give it to her!

Oh, and I can't remember if I said I'm supposed to go in for another beta on Wednesday or not. In any case, the nurse called back and said she made a mistake because I'd already had 2 betas, so I don't need to come in and she canceled the appointment. I'm a little disappointed because I'd love to see the numbers double again, but I also don't really want to miss any more work than necessary. I guess I'll just keep POAS until the lines get super dark :haha:
 
omg I can't even believe I didn't respond to your WAY-MORE-than-doubling beta, wicky!!! I'm so very excited for you - I want that little bean to keep on sticking!
Love the idea of your gift to your Mom! I hope she flips out!
Sounds like your glucose is listening to you and the meds and getting under control. I'm so glad. You don't need this stress right off the bat. Yes, there are plenty of other things to worry about, for sure!
re: nausea - I only ever felt nauseous if I didn't eat in time. My hunger was out of control and it would come on like wildfire, so I had to make sure food was within reach at all times. Once I got that down pat, no nausea at all!
Are you already on prenatals and such?

rawr - do you go in for a blood test too?
 
Oh wow, I can't believe I am on this. I am 39 and 3 DPO. I have a 5 yr old and 3 yr old and we have been on the fence about a 3rd, but after a few glasses of wine during a "date night" out we gave it a go and here I am!
 
Welcome, Flashy! This is a great group of ladies :flower:

Wish, thanks for the vote of confidence with my mom. It was actually really great and SO FUNNY. My mom opened the package and read the card but it didn't sink in right away. So she was showing me the card and then all of the sudden, the words she had read reached her brain and she was in total shock. DW was able to sneak a video of it on her cell, so we have footage worthy of America's Funniest Home Videos. :rofl:

I've been taking prenatals for ages, as my RE had me go on them at my very first visit with her. I think that may be why the nausea hasn't been terrible yet - I've got good levels of all the needed vitamins. I seem to only feel a little nauseated after I eat, but I'm pretty sure that's just the beginning.

Blood sugar levels have been much lower in the evening, so I'm hopeful that things are headed in the right direction. Still high in the AM, and very few readings within the guidelines, though. I am still prepared to be put on insulin on Friday, although not quite as prepared for the injection part of it! :help:

Any updates, Rawr? Also, I forgot to answer your question - no, I haven't started a pregnancy journal yet. I plan to get cracking on that this weekend. I bought a journal that has lovely prompts as well as weekly entries and is nicely gender-neutral on the partner (no mentions of hubby, only partner).

I hope everyone else is doing well. It's been quiet in here today.
 
Oooh, oooh, I almost forgot to tell you all! My first ultrasound is scheduled October 4. I am so excited!!! Now to keep busy for this TWW until the scan :haha:
 
Wow, so much to read since I’ve last posted! I’m struggling to keep up! I’ve been reading, but I’m having a hard time keeping up and writing. Sorry about that.

Rain- Sounds like life with toddlers is a blast, even though it is sometimes tricky! Thank goodness you found daycare for them. Thanks for the advice as well as your experience with the Snoogle. I’m giving it another chance, as I realized that I will be getting more uncomfortable and it might work for me better later on. Hmm… I’m jogging a mile about 3 times a week. It’s on a trail, so it’s “lower impact”. I guess I could be aggravating things uterus-wise, but it's such a short distance, and I really hope that I can continue to run for at least a few weeks more!

Wish- Well, I’m giving that snoogle another chance. I tried piling pillows and it wasn’t so easy or instantly comfortable either. I think I’ll probably be changing things constantly, and there won’t be a simple solution! It’s an expensive pillow, so I do agree with you on not rushing out to buy it if you can get regular pillows to work. Too bad your prenatal massage wasn’t as good as you hoped, but it’s great that you got one! I hope that your back is better. If I were still in Singapore, I’d probably be getting one a week. These massages are so cheap, and the massage therapist comes to your house.

Wicky- Yeah, thanks, DH is very caring and sweet. Hehe, your mom’s reaction to your announcement is so funny! I’m so excited for you, great second beta and an upcoming scan! And your glucose levels seem to be cooperating, so that’s great. Sorry to hear that your brother is not doing well. How hard it must be for you and your family.

Rawr- Congrats! How wonderful to get that BFP, and after such a disappointment too.

MsR- Your baby girl is so adorable! Thank you for sharing. I’m so glad that you are doing well too!

Terri- Sorry for your family’s loss. It’s definitely sad to lose a family member, even if you didn’t spend much time with your FIL.

Flashy- Hi, and good luck!

AFM- I was very depressed and struggling physically on Sunday, and the bad feelings continued into Monday. I think that talking to my mom on Saturday brought it on. She and my dad are coming to help after the birth. First off, I know that she is putting up a “caring mom” and actually wants to leave as soon as she can. She’s been asking me if DH’s relatives will be helping us. She wants to go back ASAP for the socializing and parties back home. I’m more annoyed by that than hurt. But she has also been sneakily trying to persuade my sister not to come visit for the birth. She’s asked me a few times if I really want my sister to come, and given me some reasons why she doesn’t need to come. Each time, I told her that I REALLY want my sister to be here. Then I find out from my sister that my mom told her that I didn’t want her to come. ARGH! I want my sister here so much more than I want my mom here. She’s my only sibling, and we are very close. I don’t try to understand what drives my mom to do the things she does, and I know that my feelings mean nothing to her, but it still bothered me that she was somehow trying to sabotage my sister’s plans to visit. Ah well, at least I feel a lot better about it now.
 
wicky - HA! I wish you could post that video here (I love myself some AFHV) but I wouldn't ever ask that for privacy reasons. But you HAVE to tell us if you do submit it! 10k for the baby wouldn't be terrible! :haha: Excellent work on the glucose - I hope you don't need to do insulin but if it's what makes things safer, then I'm sure you'll be fine. :)

miki - oh man, your MOM. She's a piece of work! Why start unnecessary drama between your girls?? I'm mad at her for that. :growlmad: I'm sure you're probably used to her shenanigans by now but sheesh. I can see why you were still so bothered for a few days.
Yeah, I'm not counting out the pregnancy pillow just yet. I seem to sleep like a log still for the first 6 hrs of the night, then my eyes are open. Doesn't matter when I went to sleep - 6 hrs later I'm up and that's when I get uncomfortable.

I'm starting to get a little anxious now, worrying that they'll come super early and not make it to V Day, which is still 2.5 weeks away. I assume this is a common concern but it's freaking me out. I'm getting on a plane this afternoon and I don't want it to affect them.
I think I just start to freak as it gets closer to a milestone, because it seems so close yet so far. I've been having some pains in my right side a little more lately - most likely still round ligament pains but I'd prefer they weren't there! And other things are a bit more sensitive now too (ahem..down 'there' :blush:) and I'd think it's a little early for that?? I'm completely basing that assumption on nothing, and I know there is a ton of blood in my system right now so maybe that's it. I dunno, I just need to not stress about it.
So yeah, heading down to NC tonight to spend a long weekend with my parents, sister and her family and my cousin and his family. I can't wait. Oh and goats. There are goats and horses at my parents' subdivision. I love me some goats! :haha:
 
Congrats again wicky!! Glad u feel better about your blood sugar. Um, with those numbers, do you know how many mature follicles you had this round?? Needless to say I WILL be stalking for your oct 4 scan results...😄

And such a cute baby reveal idea w your mom. We wrote this riddle poem on Facebook and no one got it except my sister. It was fun anyway.

And congrats Rawr!! Can you tell us your story too?

Wish/ Miki-- did u try a foam mattress topper? I had a 3 inch one from Costco and it did wonders (along with the pillow nest).

Wish- what comes early? What is vday? Which milestone? Sorry hon you lost me for a sec. sleep deprived so that could be part of it, lol.

Miki- I echo wish. Your MOM. So obnoxious and unnecessary. Are u planning to say something to her or does that make things worse?

Terri, what fun antics are u up to this weekend??

Ms R- she's so wonderful!!' I had just been thinking about you. Thx for sharing and hope u r doing well.

I'm so strong since carrying toddlers around in Europe all day for two weeks that I've since gone to the pool to do laps for the second time in two years, and biked home from work for the first time since before pregnancy. Hhoooo-ahhhh. It would be fun to take the kids on a ride with those little carts but I probably won't get around to finding one anytime soon. Too sleepy to plan anything new. FX FX my angels sleep all night again soon...
 
Wish.... oh, viability day! Right, duh 🙄

Wish wish, maybe try to focus on this thought instead: you are so strong and your body knows exactly what to do and your babies are going to get everything they need to grow and thrive for another at least 10-14 weeks, hon!!! You are so capable!!! Flying is the safest way to travel, too. If you are eating and drinking all the time, you are doing your part 😀. Those little pains are most likely just mechanics and have nothing to do w how the pregnancy is going. I know it's super nerve wracking. you should ask whenever you have the slightest concern- it will put your mind at ease. (Actually that goes for all pregnant and postpartum women). When's the next appointment? Have a blast in NC!! Hope they pamper you.
 
Wish- Enjoy your weekend with the family and the goats! I hope that you are dealing ok with your worries. I bet it’s a very common concern. I was actually filled with anxiety a bunch of weeks ago about this, because I started to feel pressure “down there” and other odd twinges. I’m sure the anxiety must be so much more with twins. I hope that being with your family for a long weekend will help tremendously. Your pains and sensitivities seem to be similar to mine now. I’ve been sensitive and kind of uncomfy “down there”, and I think (hope) that it’s just blood flow and gummy’s position affecting it. So… I think your assessment is right!
Thanks for your support regarding the drama with my mom. Luckily, I don’t “bite” and I always quench the drama before it can truly get going. She has no power over me, and my sis and I are fine. Still, I live an easy-going life and I really wish I didn’t have to add my mom’s ridiculous antics to it!

Rain- How nice that you got to swim laps and ride your bike! DH and I are already talking about the different ways each of us could bike with gummy (carrier or trailer), and we haven’t even started to buy anything baby related yet! Thanks for your suggestion of a foam mattress topper. We actually bought a new mattress with a nice cushiony top on Labor day as I was so uncomfortable on our old hard mattress. We tried adding our mattress pad on top, but it was too hot. Maybe we’ll revisit that when the weather gets cooler! As for my mom, I don’t bother to say anything anymore. She has her own agenda and will simply manipulate me to do what she wants. So the only thing I can do is set boundaries, and watch her trample on them. This is why being far away helps!

Hmm… I now have the urge to get back on my road bike. It’s now set up on the indoor trainer, but DH doesn’t want me to try using it unless he’s around, as he’s paranoid that I’ll fall off. I’m really non-clumsy, but he gets so worried. He works on the weekends, so I have to try it at night, when I always feel too tired and bloated.
 
My goodness I love me some rainy <3 thank you so much. And thanks to you too, miki - it really helps to hear that you've felt the same physical things in starting to feel. :hugs:

I'm having a great time down here and definitely getting pampered!! A make-your-own donut place, pedis, nap, empanadas, and family around a fire yesterday. More family joining today, BBQ, swimming, relaxing and laughing today. And I saw the goats yesterday!! :D

It's all good for the soul. Everyone wants to feel the babies kick. My 10 yr old niece has hugged my belly no less than 10 times and whispers 'hi' to them. <3 she's such a love and is so excited. She got to feel one kick and her face lit up like a Christmas tree!! She's had a ton of questions about the whole process of development so I didn't hold back but she was freaked out at the early week 'alien' look!! :rofl:

Once again, for the thousandth time on this thread, thank you all for your support.
 
Oh and rainy - :bodyb: go get it!! I'm so impressed by your taking advantage of what you gained while on vaca!!!
 
Terri- I'm so sorry to hear re: your FIL even if you weren't close. How's your husband doing? I have a sense of you in your family as the bad ass restoring order - not sure if that's totally right but I like the idea!

Rain that is awesome and your trip sounds amazing. And with young twins, I can't even imagine. I feel like that's harder than Iron Man.

Wish - I was thinking vday as in Valentine's day - then my sleep addled brain thought oh she's worried about them coming before their valentine's day due date ;). Duh! I think it's totally normal to worry about that. All of the feelings don't mean much - twinges are normal. And I had lots of extra sensations from pretty early on (my sex drive was low, but when it happened, oh boy) :wacko::thumbup: Anyway.....It's rare for babies to come anywhere near that early and most people - especially those that are doing as much monitoring as you - have some inkling of a problem. So I feel good for you! And I'm glad you are having such a good trip.

Miki- just some advice from someone who recently went through the birth process. For me, the first two weeks out were like nothing I could have anticipated. My hormones were crazy, i emotional and crying, I had lingering physical issues from the delivery and the c section, super sleep deprived, overwhelmed. From what I understand from my friends, none of this is unusual. I found it difficult to be surrounded by family that I got along with - and it was worth it to have them there because they helped and we do actually get along, but there were parts that were rough. I wouldn't want to have anyone around too much (more so than say a few curtailed hospital visits) who wasn't totally in my corner. Think about having your mom move the timing of her stay or if that's not possible set up some boundaries now that will make it more manageable - e.g., do you want her hanging around labor and delivery (probably no), set limits on visits, ask her to help in ways that she might be able to do (if possible), ask sis or dh to be a buffer.

Baby slept for two four hours stretches last night! wahoo :)
 
Thank you for the extra support, msripple! I needed that! And great notes on the 'after' - I need to prep DH for what may come re: the hormones and breakdowns!
I'm glad baby girl is sleeping well so far. Heck I can barely make it 4 hr stretches lately - that's incredible! :) How are you feeling physically?

yes, I think I'm better now and trusting in my body. My boys are snug as bugs in rugs and there's no need to think anything otherwise. Though sometimes it feels like they are prepping a jailbreak!

Just going to look forward to what's to come in the near future - next scan is next Thursday (10/5), then leaving for NYC the following day for NYCC. Then 2 weeks after that will be my shower and my sister, mom and nieces come in for it. Then 2 weeks after that is the 3rd tri!! HOLY MOLY!
 
I was twiddling my thumbs last week and not surfing the board. Looks like all the preggos are doing as expected. So happy for you all!

I'm 6 DPO today. Fx I join you!
 
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