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[mikihope]

Wish- I’m glad that your boys are doing so well! What a relief that the cramps turned out to be nothing to worry about. Strangely, I had bad AF-like cramps yesterday. I think I overdid it at work moving and fixing stuff. The cramps went on for quite a while, and I was worried, but I neglected to call. I should have, though. You did the right thing going in to check on your babies! Glad that they’re snugly in there. I too have had BH and didn’t know it. We found out during the non-stress testing.
Thanks, I’m glad for the monitoring. I tend to feel bad about asking for things, so it’s good that they’re making me go in so often. Yeah, I’m starting to feel more prepared. I’m so glad it’s so easy to buy online. And my mom… it will be good to have her here for help, and I enjoy her company for short periods of time. I just don’t know how I’m going to feel when I’m trying to deal with hormones and being a new parent, AND dealing with her!

Terri- Thanks, that’s a refreshing way of looking at things. I still doubt that she knew she had those conditions, though. She’s not the sort to keep silent about things like this, she likes drama and sounding like she went through tough conditions. Glad you avoided receiving the ugly trophy!

Ask- Wow, that’s a great lining! Monday is so close, I’m so excited for you! Thanks for your support on my mom drama. I’m planning to stick around after gummy is here, hopefully I can be of help then!

I’ve never played fantasy football, but I used to play fantasy basketball. I then gave up when I went back to Singapore. I tried playing the first year I was back in Singapore, but it was tough keeping up. First, I was asleep during the live draft picks due to the time difference, so I was left with a team of people I didn’t want. Next, they showed almost none of the games in Singapore, so I was reduced to reading up instead of watching. It wasn't as fun, and I didn’t do too well!

So my liver enzymes went down, and my blood pressure is still good, and I now have only trace protein in my urine (i.e. normal). I don’t have itching, but because of my slightly elevated bile acid level at the last test (10.4, when the max is 10), they are treating me as if I do have cholestasis. I’m waiting for my latest results, as well as to hear from my OB about delaying induction a little bit. If they don’t agree, or if my bile acid level is high, I will have to be induced at 37 weeks! Argh, so close!

 

[terripeachy]

Ask-great lining! That is super exciting. Did you decide which emby you are going to transfer? Do you want a surprise? No your team is not the worst in history, yet. Ha ha. The dolphins have that record and have had it for a long time. Rest easy. And yes, you have basketball.

Miki-your chart says that tomorrow you are 36 weeks so one more week to go. Yeah!! When is your family coming in? I hope they take care if the baby stuff so you can relax and enjoy this time.

 

[Wish2BMom]

miki - I almost choked on my breakfast when I just realized you could have Gummy next week!!! EEEEE!!! So exciting!
Sounds like your body might be evening out a bit, which is awesome. I hope your last test comes back normal and you can let things ride for maybe 2 weeks. EEEE still soon!!! I can't believe it!

Ask - Monday!! omg!! another EEEE!! so many fun things happening in the next week or so!! I can't take it. That's a gorgeous lining, your embie will snuggle in so nicely I hope!

 

[Ask4joy]

Miki - so glad some of your numbers are improving! Hoping Gummy stays put a little while longer but I’m sure either way all will be well!

Terri - Shows how much I know about football! I do have to say that Cleveland has some die-hard fans despite our team’s poor record year after year!

Wish - thank you! I am hoping and praying!

DH just did my first PIO shot! I hardly felt a thing! I heated the area with my heating pad for 5-10 mins before and heated the oil for 2 minutes on the heating pad then massage and heat after. I can’t believe that huge needle and I only felt a little prick!

 

[Wish2BMom]

ask - it's crazy, right?? good job to both of you for such a painless first experience!!

 

[Wicky78]

Hi everyone!

I am back from my trip and have all kinds of news. Plus you ladies had all kinds of news while I was away!

Ask - I am so excited for your transfer... I can't believe it's only a few days away. FX for you to have an excellent outcome!

Miki - I can't believe you could have your baby in just a week or two! I hope that all is well and you can coax them to 38 weeks, but if not, it sounds like you are in good hands and you and gummy are getting great care. If it's any help, my OB said that they consider 37 weeks "full term" but I think they call it early full term. So the difference between 37 and 38 weeks isn't nearly as big as between 36 and 37, if that makes sense. I hope you're feeling okay!

Wish - I can't believe the babies are "normal" sized instead of smaller twin-sized babies! Still relieved they aren't 12 lbs, but they are about that combined now, right? Are they talking about a date that they would induce if you haven't gone into labor yet? I know it's common for twins to be born early, but wasn't sure if that was because of induction or just nature. Ahhhh!!! in any case, it's so close!

Terri - so sorry about the news on your sister's nanny's marriage. But like you and others said, she has plenty of time to find the right partner and try again. I hope she is doing okay, though. That's got to be super stressful on top of failed IVF cycle

Joy - sorry about AF. FX for next cycle to be the one!

Hi Rain!

Okay, on to my updates. So, first off, I am still super sick with morning sickness and miss about 1/2 of my work time each week. In fact, I was so sick last week that I ended up not working the two days prior to my vacation time. Ugh. I'm hopeful that this part will be over in a couple of weeks, but a bit worried since I didn't start having real issues until week 11. I'll be 15 weeks on Saturday, so FX that I only have 1 more week of this nausea. I've lost like 7 lbs in the last three weeks because of it!

On the happy front, we got the cell free fetal DNA results back and no abnormalities were detected in any of the chromosomes, including sex chromosomes. They also said that we are having a girl, but all of this is with a 95% confidence level, so we aren't sharing the news widely until after the anatomy scan on 12/27. My mom is a very concrete thinker and would be so confused if we told her girl now and boy in a month LOL. She's already trying to float the theory that I'm not as far along as I am because my morning sickness didn't start until week 11. I tried to explain that with IUI, there isn't that much wiggle room in the dates... it can only be off by about 2 days, max.

And on another happy note, DW got to hear the heartbeat for the first time on Tuesday. She was so excited. I was happy that they could find it with the doppler, so that means the baby's getting bigger! I'm still not showing, although I can feel the top of my uterus just below my waistline, so I know it's only a matter of time until I show for real.

MIL is still in rehab, but is supposed to be discharged to home with home health next Friday. I'm not too happy about Friday discharge, as HH doesn't usually start until the next business day after discharge, which makes it Monday. So two whole days with no assistance right at the time she will need it most. Ugh! But the good thing is that she has returned to her baseline cognitive abilities, so she can go back to living at home. She will not be allowed to drive, though, unless she can pass the driving test. She also needs a follow up with neurology to see if they can provide help/answers for her short term memory loss and general difficulty with simple tasks like telling time on an analog clock. So still worried, but we're on the right track.

Okay, enough of an epistle from me. I hope everyone is well today and I can't wait to hear more updates on the baby-watch front!

 

[Spudtastic]

Hi Everyone

How are you.

Wicky, thanks for thinking about me. I read a while back that you were wondering about me. I have to admit that I haven't caught up with recent pages though.

I am keeping an eye on bumps though. wish, I can't wait until the Twinnies arrive.

I am still n England and my DH is currently in New Zealand. he has been there for over two months now. He will be back in England next week. The girls are so excited to see him and I think he has really missed us all being apart.

However I feel sad. I don't want to live so far away rom my family. My mum tells me she will never see me again and it makes me very sad.

Actually I'm probably not in the right frame of mind to be writing. Sadly last weekend my close friend in New Zealand took her own life. I had been feeling lost already and am even more lost now.

 

[Wish2BMom]

Excellent update, wicky! So glad DW got to hear the heartbeat finally! And that your MIL is doing well enough to go home. Sounds like she still might need a level of attention though. I’m sorry you’re still feeling sick, though!! I really hope that goes away soon so you can enjoy the rest of 2nd tri.

Spud - I’m so so sorry for your loss, sweetie. You are going through so much right now. I feel like that’s unfair of your mom to say to you. Is she not mobile? What does DH think about moving there permanently? I wish I could give you a hug irl. Please remember, you can come here to feel lost and we’ll try to help!

Scan today was great! Boys are both head down now but I think I’m still going to go with a c-section bc it’s less risk to them. So we’ll schedule that for week 38, mid-Jan. However, boys are measuring at 4.07 and 4.02 so who knows if they’ll make it that long bc of their size! If they keep gaining a 1/2lb per 2 weeks, then they’ll be around 7lbs each at birth!! 14lbs of baby in me!!

 

[Lee37]

Wish, sooooo excited for you..jan is coming soon and i see youre having boys? Awesome!!!!!

 

[MsRipple]

Wish - January is so soon! Woohoo! Miki and Wicky - glad to hear things are progressing!

I've been checking in with everyone - silently stalking

Everything here is going well - gearing up for the holidays and trying not to tear my hair out trying to find decent available daycare for baby (Rain- any ideas?)

 

[mikihope]

Terri- Thanks! Hopefully it’s more like 2 weeks and not 1, as my bile acid levels came back at 5.5. They are allowing me to go to 38 weeks max. My parents should be coming at the 37 week mark. I think they should be of great help, and I’m so glad they’re coming, I just have to try to let my mom’s controlling ways not bother me!

Wish- Thanks, my body does seem to be evening out. Even the gestational diabetes is not so bad, and I’m getting better blood sugar readings. And my bile acid level was good enough for them to consider waiting until 38 weeks. So I have 2 weeks! Wow, I can’t believe that your boys could be 14 lbs total at birth! I’m so glad for you that they’re so healthy and such a good size, but it must be uncomfortable for you.

Ask- It’s almost Monday! I’m so excited for you! Isn’t it crazy how little the actual needle entry hurts? I used the same protocol as you for the pre- and post-shot treatment, and I had no lumps or marks. Thanks for your encouragement, hopefully gummy gets a chance to bake in there until at least 38 weeks!

Spud- I’m so sorry for your loss. And it must be so hard to be so far away from home. Having alternated between living in Singapore and here in the States, I can sympathize with the feeling of being far away from loved ones. But I’m not homesick for Singapore, and I can only imagine how hard it is for you when you miss home so much. I wonder why your mom said something like that, it seems very thoughtless and hurtful, unless she had good reason to. I hope that you continue to check in, we are here to help you not feel so alone

Wicky- Thanks, I’m hoping to get to 38 weeks, but you’re right – 37 weeks is considered “full term”. I just want to try to get close to when gummy is ready to come out! I can’t bear the thought of kicking him out way before he’s ready, plus that could mean complications for him. Poor you, your morning sickness sounds really tough to deal with. I really hope that it goes away and you get to truly enjoy your 2nd Tri! Glad that your little girl? is fine and healthy, and your DW got to hear the heartbeat! And I’m glad that your MIL is getting better, even though her condition is still worrisome.

Hi MsR! I’ve been wondering how you and baby are doing. I’m glad you checked in to let us know that you are both doing well. I hope you find good daycare for baby soon!

AFM- I tested positive for Yesterday’s non-stress test turned into a long ordeal as gummy was moving like crazy from the beginning. One hour later, they gave up as he was too active to give them a baseline heart rate. I was so sore from his constant big movements. They transferred us to Labor and Delivery to get extended monitoring for another hour. Luckily, he calmed down a little from the walk across the street, and they got a baseline and good readings. I don’t know why, but I was in a lot of discomfort after that and my belly was tight like a basketball for hours after. It didn’t matter what position I was in, I was really uncomfortable. I seem to be much better this morning, so that’s a relief. I had started to wonder if gummy was preparing to come out early!

 

[Wish2BMom]

Lee & MrsR - hi!! :wave: so glad you both popped on!! I know - I literally have 6 or less weeks now until I get to see my boys!! it’s pure insanity to try to wrap my head around.

MrsR - I hope you figure out daycare quickly. Such a worry but you’ll feel so much better theme it’s figured out. We have daycare but no chosen pediatrician yet!! Gotta get on that!

Miki - that’s wonderful that they let you push to 38 weeks!!! I’m so happy for you! Everything is just going to fall into place. Folks will be here in time, your body is getting better, gummy will be perfect! Sooo happy for you!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend! Football Sunday today, I’m getting sad that the season is already coming to an end. Though I guess I’ll be busy enough soon! Making some gumbo today, the house will smell great! We got the cribs too. We might save building those until next weekend now. Went to Infant CPR yesterday, that helped my nerves quite a bit. Choking is my latest fear for the babies.
That’s all for me!

 

[terripeachy]

Wish-true, you'll definitely be busy and not even thinking about football. Ha! I won last night. Rams defense is amazing! I think I'll end up in ninth place but that's OK. I thought I might have enough points to move up even more but that isn't the case. And yes, I calculated everyone's score!

Such good news from everyone. Hi Mrs R and Lee! Good to see you guys for a hot minute.

Have a great week all.

 

[Ask4joy]

Hi ladies - I have to catch up on posts but just wanted to report back that I’m officially PUPO! Transfer was easy! Doc said everything looked great! FX FX FX!

 

[Wish2BMom]

Awesome, Ask!!!! PUPOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

 

[Rainshiny]

Spud- I’m so sorry for your loss. Maybe u could work something out where you get to go home more often? That’s so hard to be homesick.

Miki- glad you are doing better. Now listen lady! If you feel any type of crampiness or anything weird you call you doc, hon! Don’t make me come out there!! Kiss kiss

Terri- whoop!!

Ms R - daycare centers, in home daycare, Nanny share, au pair? Have you looked/posted on neighborhood parent list servs? I’m sure there are a ton.

 

[Wish2BMom]

ditto what rainy said, miki! how are you feeling? omg, the countdown is ON!!!

 

[Ask4joy]

Thank you, Wish! It was kind of a whirlwind of a day (they thawed the wrong embryo but easily corrected it) - you can read about it in my journal if you want all the juicy details. Lol.

I love that you are taking all of these classes. I’m definitely going to do that! Honestly I’m so afraid of infants because they are so tiny and fragile! I need to boost my confidence!

Miki - you are so close! Sorry to hear about the soreness! Sounds like Gummy is starting to say, “let me out!” How do you feel emotionally - are you ready for this baby boy?! So exciting!

Spud - I’m very sorry for your loss. Heartbreaking.

Wicky - I’m sorry you are still feeling sick. Boo! But happy to hear everything else is going well with baby and the free cell DNA test came back normal! Exciting that DW got to hear the heart beat for the first time! Yay!

Hi Terri, Lee, MsR and Rain (and anyone else I missed)!

 

[Rainshiny]

And congrats on being PUPO, Ask!!! What is your testing philosophy? Will you test in a week or wait?

Wicky- yikes you all have a lot on your plates!! I really hope the puking subsides and your mom settles back into relative independence quickly.

Wish- if your docs recommend a c section, that’s important. It’s too bad bc otherwise it’s seems sort of drastic to have surgery when you have both head down. But I understand it’s a personal choice of course. (I’m just jealous of your two heads down positions). I’m sure you feel gigantic- I’ve been there. I’m pretty sure the growth will slow down here! Glad u got all your stuff! Exciting times. How much time can you take off? And hubby?

Afm- Ours are almost two!

 

[mikihope]

Woohoo, Ask! You're PUPO Fx for you! Hehe, thanks, I hope that gummy is really getting ready to come out. At least I won't be kicking him out before he's ready! We're emotionally ready and excited to meet gummy, but I feel so unprepared for the birth part.

Thanks, Wish! I'm afraid of the (early) induction, but at least I have a doula to help me. I've been informed that induction can take days, and I will be confined to the hospital bed due to the constant monitoring. Argh! It's extra scary for me because just last year, I was confined to a hospital bed after my bike crash. It was a very traumatic experience and I'm now afraid of being confined to a bed while in pain

Rain- Thank you so much, you're so kind And you and Wish are right, I really should call the doc when I feel anything crampy or weird. How are your adorable twins doing?