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[Alleke]

My misbehavior centers around wine. Until my bloodstream could be important, I plan to enjoy myself. After that, I'll abstain until testing. Since summer break just started, I've been enjoying the weather and freedom. I've been taking a class, and I think I'm going to start another. Also, I read a novel and plan to go on a quick getaway with a friend. There are tons of options, so I'm happy. I won't get impatient until after my wine week.

 

[mikihope]

TTC- Thanks for your kind words. You must be so strong too, having to deal with your difficult mom, together with the difficulty of your brother’s situation I hope that your discussion goes better than you anticipate. I think you’ll be relieved after you talk to your mom, even if she does flip out.

Wish- Thank you so much I was lucky that my dad is a super wonderful person and father. I also somehow grew up really positive (helped me overlook all the crap my mom put me through), loving life/people/animals/nature, and with a huge capacity to be silly and laugh. So my childhood seemed kind of great to me, except for the times I ran away from the house when I couldn’t deal with my mom. Nobody in my family knows how badly my mom treated me as a kid, she’s good at pretending in front of people. I had a truly difficult time as an adult, when I chose one abusive partner after another. But I made it through, fixed myself, and life is great! I also have my mom to “thank” for helping me see that DH and I would love any child that we raised, whether he/she was our bio child or not. I saw how unable my mom was to truly bond with me, and it helped me see that genetics is not everything.
Argh! I thought that your scan was THIS Thursday! I was getting so excited, and now I have more than a week to wait! Hehe.

Alleke- Oh, you have symptoms already? I hope that’s a good sign! It does sound like you do have tons of fun options to pass the TWW, hopefully it will go by fast for you!

AFM- I’m wishing my symptoms would get easier to deal with! I’m lying here with a throbbing headache. The nausea came back with a vengeance, and the exhaustion never left. I haven’t been able to start packing, and we move in less than 2 weeks. Panic!

 

[TTC74]

I hate to bring the mood down, but my brother passed last night. I'm doing as well as you might expect - not well but have been trying to brace for this.

Bfn today at 9 DPO. I'll give it 2 more days before I call it. The truth is I'm much more laid back about TTC now that I have a rainbow baby. If she gets a sibling, great! If not . . . Well, at least we were graced with her.

 

[Rainshiny]

TTC- So sorry for the loss of your brother. my thoughts are with your family...

And I hope you get some double lines soon.

 

[Wish2BMom]

Oh I'm so sorry, TTC. I hope you and your family are able to find comfort in his being at peace now. Big hugs to you, as I know it's tough no matter what.
I hope you see your next BFP soon too.

 

[terripeachy]

I'm sorry to hear about your brother, TTC. Even if you brace for it, there's nothing like the real thing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

[mikihope]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother, TTC. You and your family are in my thoughts. Do remember to be kind to yourself, and take care

Even though you’re ok with either scenario, I really hope that you get a BFP soon!

 

[TTC74]

I have this weird desire for a BFP this month just because my brother's soul will have departed about the time that the baby was being grown. I know it's weird. At any rate, I tested today at 10 dpo and thought - well I'm out. Then, I looked at my chart from Bella's pregnancy and remembered I didn't get that bfp until 11 dpo. So, I guess I'll just be patient and see what happens. And, of course, I'll remember, it's all God's plan.

 

[Spudtastic]

Ttc - I'm really sorry for your loss. X x x x x x x

 

[Wish2BMom]

that's a lovely thought, TTC. Especially if it turned out to be a boy!
I think that's similar to what happened with Lanfear, right? Didn't her father or stepfather pass right before she got her BFP? i love those stories...

 

[TTC74]

That really would be incredible. I've never wanted a boy and have never gotten one. After Bella was born, it occurred to me that I wouldn't mind one. So, a bfp with a little boy in the near future really would be incredible.

 

[Wish2BMom]

I hope this is all good stuff to feel like I ran a 10k every morning? Achy and sore in different spots. Still not queasy but afternoons seem the 'worst' so far, like things take a bit to get rolling in the morning and then all afternoon I'm starved, full, cranky, tired, unsettled.
It could be my hatred for my job too...

 

[Alleke]

TTC, I wish you and your loved ones feel peace and comfort from memories and knowing that your brother is no longer suffering.

afm, not much to tell. 3 dpo. Still having "symptoms". Have decided that my body will be a temple starting from 7 dpo to af/bfp.

 

[mikihope]

TTC, that's lovely. It would be wonderful if you got a bfp with a little boy, I hope you do!

Wish- I'm still new at this, but from what I've been told and what I've been experiencing, crazy tired is a strong symptom! I have felt achey and exhausted from early in my pregnancy, and my sister said she felt the same. Sorry that you hate your job, though. Hope things improve on that front!

Good luck, I hope you get your bfp, Alleke!

AFM- I was hoping that my symptoms were getting more bearable, but I've still been unable to do much when I'm at home. The nausea and exhaustion are just so hard to deal with. I asked the OB if my Thalassemia (which gives me mild anemia) made things worse for me, but he laughed and said that it's normal to feel really horribly exhausted. I hope so! But I feel terrible that we have to move next Monday and I basically can't pack much. DH keeps telling me that he will do the packing and cleaning (he doesn't want me to touch the household chemicals), but we've always been a team, and it makes me feel bad I can't do more.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

 

[Wish2BMom]

haha miki - CRANKY, tired. Though I haven't really been tired. I'm still functioning normally. Come around 8:30/9pm, though, and I'm lights out, where I would normally last until maybe 10. So not a huge difference.
Symptoms were light yesterday, I"m wondering if that can be attributed to the 3mi hike/walk I took. I was starved in the morning and ended up having 3 breakfasts between 5-11am, but then things evened out for the rest of the day. No naps, no nausea and no more crazy hunger after dinner.
I'm going to be a basketcase by this Thurs, though. I just want things to be ok, no matter how many are in there.

miki - I'm sorry you're still having a rough go of it. What week are you now? 2nd tri yet or is that still days away?

 

[terripeachy]

Miki- I hope your move goes well tomorrow and yes, you definitely need a ticker. When is your baby due?

Vonn-how is the house buying coming along?

Wish 2- I can't wait for Thursday!! Glad you're feeling pretty good. I've been tired a lot lately too. I'm living vicariously through you.

Hope everyone else us doing well. Hugs.

 

[Wish2BMom]

HAHA thanks for the physiological support, terri!! how's the tenant catapulting going?

vonn - where are youuuuuu?? i hope everything is going well!

miki - oooh yeah! ticker!

msripple - how are you doing?

heck, how's everyone doing?

 

[mikihope]

Wish- Oh, then cranky AND tired is a good sign! Thursday is almost, here, I hope you’re not feeling too anxious. I’m excited for your scan! Thursday will be my 12 week mark. I’m really hoping that things magically get better at that point!

Terri- Thanks, but the move is next Monday. We haven’t even started packing! I was given a due date of 28 December. I’m afraid to think so far ahead, that’s also why I’m afraid to put in a ticker!

Oh yes, MsR and Vonn, how are you both doing?

AFM- I’m just recovering from some sort of stomach bug. I had diarrhea and nausea, coupled with extreme dizziness and exhaustion, the entire weekend. I did some googling, and then I was convinced I could have listeria! That really scared me, but I guess it’s really rare. I took half the day off work today, the first time I’ve taken time off work since I’ve been pregnant. After a good rest, I think I’m feeling better. So, hopefully it was just some mild food thing.

 

[Alleke]

Ladies, I have a question. I'm an avid herbal tea drinker. I've been poking around the internet for a good list of herbs safe for pregnancy, but finding little bits and pieces on various sites, sometimes conflicting. I know there are pregnancy teas, and I have some, but I want to check my other favorite teas, as well. So, do you know of any good sources for this information? If I can't find one, I guess I'm stuck compiling my own. Thanks!

 

[TTC74]

Ladies, I have a question. I'm an avid herbal tea drinker. I've been poking around the internet for a good list of herbs safe for pregnancy, but finding little bits and pieces on various sites, sometimes conflicting. I know there are pregnancy teas, and I have some, but I want to check my other favorite teas, as well. So, do you know of any good sources for this information? If I can't find one, I guess I'm stuck compiling my own. Thanks!

I just found various lists of unsafe teas. I never did find a list of safe teas. My OB had an amazing book with all kinds of drugs and herbs and their effect if any on pregnancy. So, that's my suggestion. Call your OB with a list.