CBFM (thread/statistics) graduates TTC,BUMPS & BABIES 2011/2012

[StranjeGirl]

Great idea dreamer! I am going to fill mine out tomorrow and try to upload some pics. I am exhausted as giada decided to keep me up from 3:30 to 5:30 last night, and then woke up at 6:15 argh!!!!!! And I had to drive to los angeles (took me 2.5 hours to get there...stupid traffic!) for a dr's appt so I was gone all day and driving. So I am exhausted. I had a biopsy of my cervix as I still have cervical dysplasia. I am so afraid I will need another LEEP surgery. I had one last January 2 months before getting pregnant but I ended up getting dysplasia again. If it is just mild we will just watch it, but if it progressed to moderate or severe we have to remove it again. I hate this! I'm so nervous I am going to either get cervical cancer or have to have a hysterectomy...and I guess even that can't prevent the cancer. I am going to get the vaccine for giada when she is older. It's the cancerous strain of the hpv virus that is causing mine and it makes me mad because I've only had 3 long term relationships. I could see if I slept around a lot, but I didn't! I just hope I didn't pass it to giada already when giving birth. Oh well, I hate being female sometimes
Hope everyone is well and I will fill out our questions and upload some pics tomorrow!

 

[Claire1]

Oh Stranje, thats a worry. But im sure it will all be fine and you havent passed anything on to Giada

Dreamer, Great idea! Here's mine-.

Age: 29
County/state from: England
Relationship status: Married 2 yrs nearly together 10yrs
Occupation/SAHM: Dental nurse/oral health educator
Hobbies: Socialising, films, reading, cooking, walking.
Favourite food: This is hard! Umm, chocolate probably.
Country you'd like to visit: Maldives..nearly went for honeymoon but changed last minute
Three words you'd use to describe yourself: sensitive, caring, bubbly
How I got my username: Mines boring, mine is my name and just put a number in front of it haha...all the others I wanted I dont think I coud have!

 

[trixie79]

stranje i had that CIN 3 too....got the LETZ surgery which was so bloody trumatic!!! have to get a smear soon but havent booked it yet!

Age: 32
County/state from: N.Ireland
Relationship status: together 5 years....no ring yet!!!
Occupation/SAHM: Nurse/health visitor
Hobbies: Socialising, films, travel and eating lots! prob aerobics too....but wouldnt call that a hobby more a necessity!
Favourite food: choc, cheese and ham!
Country you'd like to visit: africa...have travelled alot but not to africa!

Three words you'd use to describe yourself: caring, funny and sensitive!
How I got my username: my first dog, a king charles was called trixie and i still miss her so thats why i call myself trixie! 79 is the year i was born!

my name is Aveen....pronounced...Shaving Aveen!!!

 

[_dreamer_]

How funny ladyL my real name is Lauren too! My username was because when I joined up, I was WTT and was dreaming of having a baby!

Really interesting to read these posts

LadyL my parents and youngest sister and brother live in Australia, moved over there 7 years ago, so I've been lucky to go there a few times, although it's tough with them not being here. We've just booked for me and Erin to go over there for a month before I go back to work. Can't wait!

Stranj, aw that must be a worry, can you have Giada tested? Sorry to hear about your tough night, hope she's napped for you and you've caught up on a bit of sleep.

 

[LilMissCheer]

Wow, good sleeping Conor and Giada! Hope you both feel rested x

Ive just been thinking about some of the ladies we've not heard from in a while - I know Tobaira you find it hard to get on sometimes...understandably with your two LO's!

Lilrojo, Fizzio, Babies777, Baby2310, futuremama, lilmisscheer, working ttc sorry if Ive forgotten anyone but I hope you're all doing well and still come on to stalk if not post. But, I do hope you're all keeping well, it would be lovely to hear from you all. xxx

Ooooo...i defo come on to stalk and see how you lovely ladies are doing. You all sound so happy with everything. Hope I do when my lil one arrives. Gettin a bit nervous now. At first it's all about getting them two lines - after that it starts to sink in that it's about a baby, birth and at least the next 25 years of their lives! Ha ha - scary stuff!!

 

[LadyL]

Ok, now I'm finally on a real computer and hopefully Jack will stay asleep long enough for me to properly reply!

Stranje, sorry Giada has had a rough time with other people holding her. I'm sure they all go through that "I only want Mama" phase at some point. Jack really doesn't have a problem staying with others. Probably because I'm back at work and he's used to staying with the in-laws and he also spends the night at my parents usually once every 2 weeks or so. I feel like such a bad mama for that sometimes when I see on here that some women have nearly 1 year olds and never have left their baby for more than an afternoon. But my parents are absolutely great with him and they live 30 mins away, so it makes more sense for him to stay the night so they get more time with him since they only see him once a week. And I enjoy the break too (as bad as that sounds).
Also, sorry you're having to go through cervical dysplasia again. Hopefully all will turn out well. I would think since your Dr knew your history, he wouldn't have let you have her naturally if he thought it could pass on to her through the birth canal? Not that familiar with that, but I remember in nursing school, that if a mom had genital herpes she could still give birth naturally unless it was during an outbreak. I know it's not the same thing, but that's what makes me think they wouldn't risk it if they thought there were a chance of passing it on.

So, my job interview went well the other day. I think they are gonna offer it to me, but I've decided I'm going to turn it down. After learning more about home health, I've decided it's not for me. Plus, there is a lot of paperwork involved. So much so, that I'd probably be bringing a lot of it home to do. And if there's one thing I love about my current job, it's that I don't have to bring work home with me!!

Ah, someone is stirring, so I better get off here. I'm fixing to have to get ready to go help set up for our 10 year class reunion tomorrow!! Hope you all have a great weekend!!

 

[Fizzio]

Wow, good sleeping Conor and Giada! Hope you both feel rested x

Ive just been thinking about some of the ladies we've not heard from in a while - I know Tobaira you find it hard to get on sometimes...understandably with your two LO's!

Lilrojo, Fizzio, Babies777, Baby2310, futuremama, lilmisscheer, working ttc sorry if Ive forgotten anyone but I hope you're all doing well and still come on to stalk if not post. But, I do hope you're all keeping well, it would be lovely to hear from you all. xxx

Hey girls, I'm still here stalking! Thanks for asking after me Claire and I know others have too. Means a lot Haven't felt up to writing but once I return to being my normal self, I will be back with you lovely ladies properly
I'll fill in the questionnaire while I'm here though!!

Age: 35 (urgghh - think I'm the oldest on here )
County/state from: England, specifically Yorkshire
Relationship status: Married 2.5 years, together 7
Occupation/SAHM: Physiotherapist. Returning to work 3 days a week in October
Hobbies: Horse riding, reading, walking, travel
Favourite food: Fresh baked bread with butter - yum!!
Country you'd like to visit: Patagonia, go back to Tasmania
Three words you'd use to describe yourself: sensitive, caring, thoughtful
How I got my username: Now you now my profession it's kinda obvious!! Real name is Jen.
Mummy to: Amber, born 4/2/12

Take care xx

 

[trixie79]

hi lilmisscheer...so glad things are going well for you ...nearly 12 weeks, time flys when your having fun huh!!!....enjoy the pregnancy part.....life totally changes when the LO arrives...i.e YOU NEVER SLEEP WELL AGAIN!!!!!
conor slept 9 till 6am whoohoo thats the 4th nite in a row.....please let it continue! i think the cheap video monitor helps cause i cant hear him unless he guerns!

fizzio its so good to hear from you.....you must have had it tough. we are here for you if you need to vent! im glad you are feeling a little better. this forum has saved my life throughout the losing the triplets to having conor. id be lost without you all! i even hide the website from my OH!!!LOL he would die if he read some of the stuff i write!

does anyone else hide the fact the come on here or is it just me??!!!

we got our professional photos done...nearly died when she said the whole lot comes to 975 pounds.....i was like are you mad, i dont even have enough wall space for 100 framed photos! does anyone ever buy that much!..
well i went for the £95 package and its 5 of him and the main one is me kissing him...if i ever figure out how to upload the correct size photos i put them up!

i regret not getting a newborn photo done....lilmisscheer you can get one done with a bow tied around their tummy, its soooo cute....i just wasnt in the right frame of mind then, conor prob wouldnt have settled for a phot then anyway!.

must go i hear a little fussy boy stirring! god i love nap times LOL!!!

 

[Claire1]

Hello!
Is lovely to hear from you lilmisscheer and fizzio.

Lilmiss, it is scary and your life changes massively, but its oh so worth it! You'll be fine, its the unknown that scary

Fizzio, Im pleased you'e starting to feel a little better. It must be very hard for you, but like Trixie said, if you need to off load we're great at listening Its nice to read more about you

Trixie, I kind of hide it from hubby. He knows I come on here but doesnt know I post and discuss things. He wouldnt like it very much, ha.

We never had newborn pics done either, we still havent had any others dne yet..must get onto it, Im rubbish!

Have a good weekend ladies xxx

 

[LilMissCheer]

Oohhh..i'll do a questionnaire!

Age: 33
County/state from: Lancashire, England
Relationship status: Together 6 years
Occupation/SAHM: Teacher
Hobbies: Football, dance, reading and...er...sleeping
Favourite food: Curry monster, me!
Country you'd like to visit: Australia
Three words you'd use to describe yourself: loud, bubbly and loyal
How I got my username: I'm a street cheerleading coach of a fab bunch of girls!

Seems a bit late to do this like!!

 

[Claire1]

Oohhh..i'll do a questionnaire!

Age: 33
County/state from: Lancashire, England
Relationship status: Together 6 years
Occupation/SAHM: Teacher
Hobbies: Football, dance, reading and...er...sleeping
Favourite food: Curry monster, me!
Country you'd like to visit: Australia
Three words you'd use to describe yourself: loud, bubbly and loyal
How I got my username: I'm a street cheerleading coach of a fab bunch of girls!

Seems a bit late to do this like!!

Ooh, cant beat a good curry..enjoy them before the heartburn kicks in!!

 

[_dreamer_]

Great to hear from you lilmisscheer. And you're right, it is a little bit late lol, we've been together a year lol. But I was thinking, we don't necessarily know these little bits of info, and chat tends to be about the babies/bumps, but it's nice to know each other a little better. And exciting to be coming up to 12 weeks! Do you have a scan date? How have you been feeling other than starting to get nervous (which we all did but honestly, it's the best thing being a mom, even if it is hard work at times, it is very rewarding too).

Fizzio, great to hear from you too . Mmmm fresh bread with butter i love that too. It's hard for me to say my favourite food, with all of yours I've thought ooo yeah. Just love food lol. Glad you are stalking us still, and we look forward to your return but in the meantime look after yourself

My OH doesnt know I post on here either. He's not a big fan of the internet especially facebook and putting info out there, and I really don't think he'd like that I'm posting. But you guys have been such a great support. He knows I look on it for info, cos I quite often refer to advice on here (usually your guys lol).

I wish we'd had a newborn photo session too. We did ours around 3 months, and she'd changed soooooo much from when she was weeny. But theres just so much going on at first. Next time And ouch on the cost Trix, that was mega expensive for the whole package!! We're going to get 15 photos on a disc which is about £95 and then get them printed elsewhere. It's £25 for 1 photo printed from this place (quite big but can't remember exact size, or £3 from Boots/Jessops)

 

[_dreamer_]

Aveen/Trix I just checked my email, awwwww your little is man so sweet! I especially love the one of him in his little waistcoat and tie with the glass hehe. And I take it thats you and OH, if so, lovely pic of you, nice to put a face to the name

 

[trixie79]

yeah thats me! still trying to lose the baby fat!!!!

so glad to know im not the only one hiding!!!!

 

[StranjeGirl]

Hi Everyone! So nice to get to know everyone better!! Here's mine!

Marie
Age: 37 (Fizzio I am the oldest lol!!!!) Turned 37 a couple weeks after giada was born
County/state from: California (parents from Italy which is why we picked an italian name)
Relationship status: Married a little over 2 years
Occupation/SAHM: marriage and family therapist (psychotherapist) currently SAHM for a little bit!
Hobbies: EATING!!! cooking, talking, tennis but haven't played since before pregnancy
Favourite food: THat is so hard! cheese, bread, italian food, indian food, mexican food. Anything without meat!
Country you'd like to visit: Almost anywhere!! I love Europe and would also love to visit Australia. I don't want to visit Asia (sorry dreamer lol) because I am 6'3 and would be a total giant there!!!! (even moreso than here) DH and I really want to go back to Ireland!!
Three words you'd use to describe yourself: caring, sensitive, opinionated
How I got my username: I was a big fan of a band called The Smiths and they had an album called strangeways here we come. So my first email address was stranjeway (with a g was already taken) and then all my usernames have been that or some variation.

Fizzio so good to hear from you and I hope you are feeling a bit better. Be sure to take care of yourself and use us for support when you need us!!!

Lilmisscheer, good to hear from you too! Hope you are feeling well! ANd I know what you mean abotu sinking in. I totally remember that feeling. It sunk in that the baby had to come out somehow, and that I was going to have to take care of her!!! But don't worry, once you have the baby you won't have any time or energy to think anymore ha ha ha. Just kidding, It is wonderful! Hard, but wonderful and you'll love it!

Ladyl, sorry you decided not to take the job. Sometimes figuring out it isnt right for you is just as heartbreaking as not getting an offer of one you want. I hope the right thing does come your way so you can have better hours!

Trixie- I hope you get in and get your pap and that it is normal!! Thanks for all your thoughts ladies. I should get my results back early this week. The doctor isn't concerned that I passed it to Giada but I will have her get checked as she gets older. Most peoples immune systems fight off the virus and I'm not sure why mine hasn't. I haven't even had so much as a cold for years!! Oh well, at least I am good abotu getting checked so it can be caught before becoming cancer someday!

I wish I got a newborn photo with a bow on her tummy!!! Had never even heard of that! We keep talking of professional photos. We better get to it before she starts school lol!

Hope everyone is doing well! DH is back from business trip and giada has slept fine last 2 nights, but went to bed late due to our schedule. Poor thing we left her with MIL last night and she screamed for over an hour and threw up. I just feel sick about it. I don't ever want to leave her again She just doesn't like her for some reason (she smiles at her but doesn't want to be held by her)

Hope everyone is well!!

 

[Claire1]

Its great to get to know everyone a bit better, well done dreamer!

Stranje, how awful. I hate leaving LO when she is upset, luckily she loves my mum and dad, but they are the only ones I've ever left her with besides OH.
You made me chuckle about not wanting to visit Asia because you're too tall lol, never thought of that

I tried Darcey on some baby rice, she loved it! I gave it to her because she started waking a bit earlier then usual and it seemed to work Her little face was adorable, i'll try and put a pic up.
I dont think I'm going to wean properly for a while, but will give her a little baby rice every now and then, mainly when shes fussing with bottles.

Sorry you decided not to take the job lady, but it sounds as though you thought it through

Hope everyone had a good weekend. xx

 

[StranjeGirl]

How is everyone? I am thrilled as I got a call from my dr and my biopsy came out ok. I talked to the nurse so I am not sure what "ok" means...if it is just mild, or if it disappeared, but whatever the case I don't have to have another cervix surgery right now! Yay! I was really expecting the worst..which is funny since last time I was expecting the best and it turned out to be bad. I was also worried because I am having bleeding when I have a bowel movement and found out the cancer strain of HPV can cause anal cancer. But I saw my primary doctor today for my physical and she thinks it is just hemmrhoids. Did anyone else get them and still have them from pregnancy? I wonder if they ever go away?

How fun that Darcey is starting baby rice claire! I can't wait to start but Giada seems to be doing well with her bottle right now and she is so big that I don't want to add anymore calories. She seems to have been sleeping back to normal since dh returned from his trip. I wonder if it is coincidence or if she was thrown off by him being gone. Today she slept SO much, and that was after sleeping 10 hours last night. When she did this last week she was up for 2 hours in the night. I am really hoping that won't happen again. She didn't go to sleep til 10 tonight when lately she has been going at 9:15, so already it seems she is thrown off. I guess I better head to bed in case it's a bad night rather than reading all the baby and bump drama lol.

How's everyone else doing? Trixie is conor still sleeping well? I hope so!

 

[Claire1]

Thats fantastic news Stranje, what a relief for you!
I hope Giada slept well for you last night, she seems to be doing much better.

Quick question- What time do your LO's have their last bottle? D's last bottle is at 9-10pm ish and goes till 5-6am. I was just wondering if your LO's are similar? Cheers

 

[trixie79]

straje thats great news on the smear...i have to get doen to the clinic, but have my period so have to wait a while.
conor is still sleeping ok! he goes 9 till 5ish sometimes half 5....claire do you get darcey up at that time and feed her....is that her morning bottle??
i take conor in to me and dose till 6.30 then get up, put him in his frog and get a bottle ready.
then sleep again from 8 to 930ish and bottle at 11, 3, 630pm and 830pm....but today im giving 8 oz to see if he takes it. so ill try 12pm, 4pm and 8pm then early bed to see if he will go till 5am.
he takes porridge in the morning around 9am..ish then a yogurt(starting yesterday) at lunch. then tea at 5pm(he had 1/2 jar of chicken rice and veg, mixed with homemade brocoli and cauliflower) and i gave him a rusk biscuit at 7pm to nibble on and he ate a little of it......im trying to teach him to bring it to his mouth...he does but gets frustrated when he misses!!!

 

[StranjeGirl]

Thanks ladies!

Claire, Giada takes her last bottle between 8:30-9:00 and goes til between 7-8 usually. She has her second to last bottle at like 7:45 so she kinda double feeds. She actually slept til 8 this morning whcih was nice!! I was worried and dh is kinda sick and coughing all night so I was afraid it would wake her. She seemed to get startled when he coughed but didn't wake up thank goodness! However today she doesn't want to eat. She was fine this morning and when I went to feed her at 2 she at less than half and got fussy. I tried a bit later and she wanted none and was still fussy. i hope she isn't getting sick too Now she is happy in her swing so maybe she just needed some down time.

Trixie sounds like conor is loving his food! How much formula should they still have when they are eating. Giada usually eats about 40 oz right now, which actually ins't that much for her weight. How much do they need to eat to get proper nutrition?

Anyone heard from future? Haven't heard anything for a while!