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[JLObytheBeach]

I'm out for this month, basal temp took a nosedive this morning. Waiting to hear on progesterone levels and next step is an egg count. :/

 

[Wish2BMom]

could be implantation, JLo! wait it out! keep us posted!

ttc - your temps were looking awesome. Anything out of the norm happen last night? When will you test?

ask - that's GREAT!!! That's not long at all!! I love when things get set in stone like that.

wicky - good luck at the first OB! It's not bad at all, they kinda just go through what the rest of your pregnancy will look like, review all meds you're taking, etc. Mine was actually kinda quick. We didn't have many questions at that time so I think it was less than an hour. AND I was able to get a scan (they were nice enough to fit me in that day b/c I had waited from week 7 to week 9 and was so nervous b/c of my history).

well my hormones are kicking into high gear! I have much less patience with things now and also was crying early this morning b/c I miss our cat we lost in June, and then my thoughts moved to my shower again. Oy!

Anyone doing anything for Halloween this weekend? We are going to a party for the first time in forever. I'm dressing up as a pregnant unicorn with 2 horns popping out of my belly (and all bloody around the openings - yanno, b/c it's Halloween so you have to be a little gross! I got the idea online, you can probably google it) and DH is going as Erlich from Silicon Valley. Rando as hell but those who get it should find it funny.

 

[TTC74]

I'm sick. . I would think that would raise my bbt but what do I know. I've been testing. Nothing so far.

 

[JLObytheBeach]

Wish - Hehe you sound like my DH he said until AF comes you don't know! It is 11 DPO, could be implant but would be a late one. Just gotta wait and see.

TTC - your dip could be an implant dip I would think you are right around the right DPO I think.

How do I add a pic in? I use Ovia and have an image of my temps

 

[JLObytheBeach]

Wish - I love the costume!! You are going to have to share pics! We are just handing out candy, next yr DH ants to turn the backyard into a haunted path for people to walk thru.

 

[TTC74]

Anyone see anything? Inverted, there is a line.

 

[Wish2BMom]

ttc - I'm sorry, I don't see anything just yet. FX'ed!!!

haha thanks - I'll see if I can share pics. I'm still a little nervous to upload them to this computer (my work one) and haven't figured out if there is a way to add them straight from my phone yet. Oddly enough, we don't have a home laptop! How weird are we??

 

[mikihope]

Wish- I’m so happy that you had a wonderful shower! How Your Halloween costume sounds great but scary…

Welcome, JLo! And good luck to you and TTC!

Ask- How exciting, transfer day will be here before you know it! I hope you get your BFP then.

Wicky- I hope you had a good experience at your first OB appointment. Did they adjust your insulin? I have my appointments with the nurse (to teach me how to use the monitor) and the dietician on Friday. I’m so nervous!

Went to watch Blade Runner on Saturday, and gummy squirmed like crazy for most of the movie! I was very pleased that I made it through the (very long) movie without needing a bathroom break. Little victories!

 

[TTC74]

That's a huge victory Miki! I went to see a movie when I was 7 months pregnant and couldn't make it to the end of the movie. Hats off!

 

[TTC74]

I don't know if bnb will eat my line, but I swear it's there. Send me all your good vibes for a sticky bean!

 

[terripeachy]

Wish 2-glad the shower was great and I think it's awesome that you're getting so emotional. So cute!!

Jlo-welcome!! Hopefully the dip isn't AF on her way. Time will tell.

Ttc-i never see anything so I'm not going to comment.

Wicky-so where's the update? Hee hee. I hope everything went well today and you don't have much to report other than your baby is doing well.

Ask-yay for a transfer date. I'm still so excited for you. December is not that far away and knowing you'll be pregnant soon is super exciting.

Hubs and I are going to a roaring 20s costume party this Friday. I've ordered multiple pairs of shoes and multiple dreses. I want to look cute in my flapper dress and knowing most things don't fit properly I had to go above and beyond. I got this really cute cigarette girl style hat with a feather on it to go on my bald head. I was going to wear my wedding fascinator but it's off white and my costume is going to be black with some other accent color and cream won't match. My laptop hard drive crashed at the fantasy football party a while back so I no longer have a home computer either but I'll still try to share pics using desktop mode from my phone. I haven't dressed up for Halloween in ages so this will be fun. The party is a retirement party for one of our city's football players. Maybe I can get a new client or just do some free body shots. I'll take either one.

Hasta mañana chicas.

 

[Wish2BMom]

terri - that party sounds so fun!! You're going to look awesome, I can't wait to see pictures! ours is just a regular costume party, no theme, but it should be a good time. And it's only until 11:30! I should be able to maybe even stay awake the whole time! We have a concert this Friday, the night before, too, so hopefully I can get a good sleep in between. Seeing Fallout Boy in Boston. Umm Jaden Smith is opening??

miki - definite hooray for small wins! how was the movie?

wicky - updates please!!

ttc - I'm sorry, still don't see anything but I'm like terri - I never do unless it's painfully obvious. Good vibes sent!

caribb - where'd you go? what's your status?

afm - not much going on here. It's raining like an SOB here and I forgot an umbrella today (or thought there was one in my car and was mistaken) so that was a fun walk in from the parking lot. Oh well. I'm also getting a bit swollen in the ankles/lower legs and sometimes my hands. I'm trying to keep my feet up at work but obviously I can't throw them high enough over my heart while I'm at my cube!

oh wait, there is something! We finally landed on names!!! my heart is full, I can refer to them as their names now, at least in my head. We aren't sharing until they are born. I know I'm going to crack a little. I'll have to tell the grocery store clerk or someone random just to be able to say it out loud!

 

[Ask4joy]

TTC - not seeing anything on here but I know when they are faint sometimes they don’t show up well in a photo. Those faint lines were the bane of my existence the last year and a half. FX for you that it keeps getting darker!!

Wish - what a funny and creative costume! Looks like I won’t be pregnant next Halloween if this transfer works (due date would be mid-late August 2018) but I will have to keep it in mind for the future! We don’t have any party plans but did decorate the house a bit...we have a 100+ year old Victorian and made it very creepy looking with a black light on the porch, hanging skeletons and spiderwebs, some gravestones in the yard and a flickering candle up in the attic window. I do love Halloween!

JLo - sorry you are feeling out. Hopefully things will move quickly once you see your doctor and start on a plan!

Miki - good luck with the appointments! I’m sure it’s all overwhelming but you seem like a very responsible and intelligent person and will do great! Like I said, my SIL kept her blood sugar on lock down during her pregnancies (she’s actually a doctor herself) and all went well!

Terri - the party and your costume sound great! I dressed as a flapper girl several years ago. What will your husband wear? Post pics if you can!

DH and I had a lovely weekend in a cabin in the mountains in WV. Hot tub, champagne, delicious food, beautiful scenery. Everything was perfect! And was much needed! We have been really re-connecting and feeling in love again lately after dealing with a lot of stress over the last year and it’s so good to feel happy again!

 

[terripeachy]

Ask-i didn't realize that you know the gender of your embies. Do you know which one you'll transfer? I think that's a first for this board. That makes things even more exciting. Your house does sound creepy. I don't like to be scared so I'm not big on Halloween but I love seeing kids' costumes. My hubs is going to be a gangster. Who isn't when it comes to 20s costumes for men? He's wearing generic black and white pants, black shirt, white suspenders and a white tie with a hat. I am really excited and I hope others don't dress up so we look cool and fun. Hee hee. Nah, I hope everyone dresses up. Just waiting for my costumes. My shoes actually fit, which is amazing. They are suede Mary Jane's with a heel. I love them!!

Wish2- sorry about your rainy walk yesterday and congrats on picking names. I already know one name and you're welcome (ha ha). Let us know who you tell and make it a fun story. How is your dog doing? Does she know you're pregnant? I think your dog is a girl. I can't remember.

Hi to everyone else!

 

[Wish2BMom]

omg, I really can't wait to see pics of you!! I'll share some of me and hubs too.

ask - I didn't realize that either! SO cool and definitely a first!

I got so much done yesterday - signed up for all classes we need in Nov and ordered my pump. Phew! And also scheduled a chimney sweep and septic pump!

Sophie is fine with me - not sure how much she understands but she's still working on her own progression, which is going great. She's super sweet and even greets me at the door when I get home now! No wagging tail or anything, but her just being closer to the door when I walk in and not running away is HUGE! I've told her I'm having 'puppies' and we'll have something in common.
We have another dog (they are both my FIL's dogs, not specifically 'ours') who is a bit more psycho. He just wants to give allllll the loves but doesn't know how. And he was severely abused so he's awful with strangers. That made for an interesting weekend and some arguments between my FIL and DH. I think we'll board him for Thanksgiving, I can't take that stress.

 

[TTC74]

There really was a line. It was clear as day irl. It's not there anymore though. So, I'm thinking another CP. I have an appointment with my RE next Thursday to see about progesterone supplementation.

 

[Wish2BMom]

FX'ed next round is the one, TTC!

 

[Ask4joy]

Sorry TTC I know those lines all too well and now after our PGS results and having 70% abnormal embryos make it to blasts, I see why I kept having CPs. Hope you get your sticky baby soon!

Yes it is crazy that we know the genders! We could have not found out but DH really wants a girl since he has 2 boys and therefore I really want one too (I always wanted at least 1 of each and I’m ok with a girl first). DH was very happy that we have 3 girls!

Terri - your shoes sound so cute! I’m seeing those everywhere lately - back in style!

Wish - my dog has some anxiety issues too and it can be really stressful when strangers are around or even if I raise my voice at my husband. She is so anxious. It drives DH crazy - he is not a dog person but I’ve had her for 9 years. She is a rescue and I do wonder if she was abused. I feel bad for her! She can’t help it...but it can get annoying.

 

[Wicky78]

Hi, ladies!

Sorry for not updating you all sooner after my OB appointment Monday... it has been a crazy week. The appointment went fine and DW and I both loved the MD. We were there for almost 2 hours! It was great to get all our questions answered, plus the MD went over all of the things that they will monitor, and what the risks are that are associated with each thing. She also reassured me that my blood sugars aren't in the range that causes her concern for congenital defects... she said that levels in the 300s are what "make my blood pressure go up!" So mine hasn't been anywhere near that high EVER, so I'm feeling much more optimistic.

We also got to have another ultrasound because they still can't hear the fetal heartbeat with the doppler at this stage. This was a much better image for us, as it actually looked like a BABY and not a smudge or blob Unfortunately, it was on the crappy bedside machine, so no pictures for the happy mamas. I also have my 12-week scan scheduled for Nov 14, which feels like it's right around the corner, especially with these weekly impromptu scans at the OB (I go back on 11/3 for a follow up).

I also told my closest co-worker today. I wanted to tell him before anyone else since he and I work directly together as a 2-person team. But I was really, really anxious about it. Of course, I was just making myself nuts because he was super supportive and is excited for me/us. I'm so relieved! I probably won't tell anyone else at work for another couple of weeks, though.

Ask, I'm so excited for you and your transfer! Your pre-baby-moon sounds lovely. I am glad you enjoyed it!

TTC - sorry for your news... on to the next cycle.

Welcome, JLo!

I'm still catching up on posts, so I know I missed several of you. Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[mikihope]

Haha, thanks, TTC! I know what you mean, it was a huge victory to me too! Plus the movie was almost 3 hours long. I think I lucked out big time and gummy wasn’t resting on my bladder during the movie. I’m sorry about the line, I hope that next cycle is your lucky one.

Terri- Your party sounds like fun! I’m looking forward to your pics from the party, bet you’ll look really cute!

Wish- About the movie, I loved it! The director stayed pretty true to the original feel of the movie. I’ve been a Blade Runner fan since it first came out in the movie theatres. I was very into sci-fi as a kid, because of my dad. He had a giant collection of sci-fi books, which I started reading when I was 9. How great that you’ve decided on their names already! Sorry to hear about your swelling ankles/hands, I hope that keeping your feet up keeps the swelling at bay. Hmmm…I’m now wondering if I’m starting to have swelling in my legs too. I’ve had such sore legs that I have trouble standing up to work in the lab. I think I need to sit with legs elevated, but it’s hard to do in the lab.

Ask- Thanks so much for the vote of confidence! I will do my best for little gummy, and try to keep my sugar levels down. I’m so happy that you had such a magical time with DH. How awesome that you can choose a girl embie for your transfer. Fx you only need one!

Wicky- Wow, another scan! Baby must have looked adorable! What a relief that your blood sugars have always been in a safe range. I’m sure that you’ll continue keep your levels at a good level!

Wow, I’m envious of all the fun things people are doing for Halloween! We used to dress up for Halloween parties, and for all sorts of other occasions. Our friends loved to have fun, and we hung out at least once a week. I do miss the crazy social life we had back in Singapore, but then maybe our new life is preparing us for gummy’s arrival. My belly seems to have grown so much bigger all of a sudden. I’m so worried about my belly button popping out! I may have to remove my belly button ring soon. I got it over 20 years ago, so it’s not going to close up, but I somehow feel sentimental about having it in