Disco Derail! - TTCAL/PAL Discussion and Support!

[Sparkly]

Round - FX'd your GD test is okay. How sweet that your doc teared up that way

Allie - My DS used to do the resisting of the swaddling, as he knew it meant sleepy time lol! Sorry you've been feeling a bit low

Hoping -

AFM - I'm plodding on, had a lovely weekend away with my hubby last week, we went to the lake district it was really relaxing, and just what we needed. I developed another womb infection after the latest M/C so I had been feeling really drained, but am much more like my old self now. I seem to be getting some pre-AF type pains today however which seems a bit too soon really, but who knows!

 

[heart tree]

My doctor decided to put me on bedrest for at least 10 days. It wouldn't be so bad, but I also have to keep my hips elevated which is a challenge and not comfortable. I can have 10 minute breaks to pee and stretch every hour and 30 minutes for meals but otherwise I have to be lying down. Not even partially siting or angled. I have an ultrasound on Monday to check my cervix and then another the following Monday. If it greatly improves I'll be taken off bedrest. There is new research that came out yesterday saying that progesterone isn't effective for cervical lengths over 2.0. As of Monday mine was 2.6. My doc said there aren't long term studies on the effects progesterone has on women and the children they bear. She said lately progesterone has been given out like water. But she's concerned about the long term effects. She said if I really wanted it, she would go along with it. I think I'm going to wait until Monday's scan and then decide. For now, just stuck on the couch and bed. It's hard to type on my laptop so I might not post as often. On my phone right now. Will try to take some pics of the jewelry that Tim got me in Paris during one of my breaks from lying down. Thank god he's here now.

I asked him if he was resentful of the baby or mad at her for making me go through this and he assured me he wasn't. He told her through my belly that he loved her. Hearing that and feeling her move makes this bearable.

Still haven't caught up. Promise to do so this weekend.

 

[Allie84]

Oh, Hearty, massive . 10 days will go by really quickly. From my experience with bedrest (as I was on it for over 2 weeks before induction) it is easy the first day or so, and then sucks REALLY badly for a few days (as you start to miss normality and see the long days looming), but then starts to fly by as you adjust to the new "normal." At least, this was the case with me. Thank goodness Tim is home! Alex was basically my bitch the whole time he was at home. Ha.

The laying down may be hard, but you can do it!! I was meant to be laying flat on my left side all.the.time. The second I was upright my blood pressure shot through the roof. I would cheat and spent a lot of time half sitting, half laying because I just couldn't lay down all freaking day. I admitted this to the doctors who told me that was to be expected. I also slept about 12 hours a night, because I could (oh, bliss, to recall sleeping that long...it will never happen again lol....enjoy sleep while you can get it ).

 

[vickyd]

Hearty bed rest for such an active person like yourself will be hard....I think its a very good idea though hun. Take the opportunity to catch up on some reading and watch tons of old movies. Take advantage of it hun and get some rest, like Allie says you wont be sleeping much after little hearty is born. Good luck on the scan Monday!

Speaking of no sleep, its 6am and we have been up since 3.30. Hero has decided to be a very crabby baby tonight, no sleep and pleanty of crying. Alex has her now and is trying to relax her with some music. Im at the end of my rope with lack of sleep...

 

[msarkozi]

Thanks girls, I miss you guys too. My goal is to try and get on here more often again.

Sass, I am hoping to be pregnant by the end of the year again. I ended up having to have pre cancerous cells lasered from my cervix in October, and so I am waiting until I know everything is ok until we try again. I had my first follow up appointment in February and it was clear, and I am scheduled for my next follow up in August. She did tell me if I fell pregnant before, it just means that I have to go get checked after the baby again.

Hearty - my mom was on bed rest almost her whole pregnancies with my brother and I. She had to get stitched up in order to keep us in. It really sucks and it is going to be so boring, but take all the rest you can get. Get some good movies, books, magazines and try to enjoy the 10 days.

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Amanda - So sorry to hear you've had to go on bedrest, I know that'll be hard for you as your such an active person. Use it as an excuse to read any books you've wanted to, catch up on rubbish tv and chick flicks, invite your friends over to join you when they can, I'm sure the time will fly and every second will be worth it for your lil girl.

Mel - Ahh hun we never knew, that must have been scary, so glad you've already had the first all clear, roll on August so you can get the 2nd test out the way and hopefully get ttc.

Re the botox - Apparently it's more effective to have it before the wrinkles set in, so I'm treating myself for my bday!x

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Ohhh my hot dr! Well I sat waiting to see him for over an hour the over day, I was in such a mood until he called me in, OMG I literally dribbled then kicked myself for ever getting married

*Now thinking of excuses to go back to see him!*

SPD is awful Round, I'm now living on co-codomol, I last a few hours in the morning without pain relief then it's unbearble! I'm using crutches when I can and trying to rest but nothing really helps, I'm pretty much ready to be done with pregnancy forever!x

 

[Megg33k]

Sorry I haven't been around, girls. I've been pre-occupied with gay boy drama, editing, and shamelessly self-promoting my Kickstarter project! LOL I know I've been rubbish with keeping up, but things are crazy busy here. Hoping everyone is well! Love you all!

 

[msarkozi]

Thanks Sass! It was pretty scary when I got that phone call saying the test came back as pre cancerous. And let me tell you, lasering wasn't a fun experience at all. Even though they froze me, I still felt burning and what not. I was so uncomfortable. Thankfully I had a nurse holding my hand and trying to distract me with conversation the whole time....it didn't quite work, but bless her for trying. I was very scared with the wait in the 4 monnths as to what was going to happen again, but I was very relieved when it came back clear. Hopefully the next one will be too

I can't wait to be able to have another baby, especially since Kash isn't a baby anymore. They grow up way too quickly. I realized today that he has only been walking for 3 weeks, but it feels like he has been doing it so much longer. Life has become extremely busy 3 weeks ago, lol! He is a busy boy! (maybe I can finally lose the rest of my baby weight!!!!!)

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

 

[jenny25]

Morning girls how are we all xxx

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Morning Jenny, and everyone!

All good today, went for our 4d scan yesterday and naughty mill had his hands over his face the whole time so we couldn't get any photo, we have to go back next weekend!! But he's definitely a boy as he proudly showed us his manhood, boys huh!

I still hate Monday's!!

 

[jenny25]

Ooo sassy sat or Sunday have you too go back ? Xxx


Naughty baby lol xxx

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Sunday, Whens yours??

Naughty baby better be on it's best behaviour this weekend!x

 

[jenny25]

Sat Hun xxx we miss each other again lol xxx


I got te call I pick up my keys today well in 15 min for my new house can't wait eeek excited xxx

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Dam Hubby works on Saturdays so we couldn't go then!

Yay, that's fab news! Where you moving too?xx

 

[hoping:)]

Allie- it sounds like a classic case of being “home sick.” Do you think you guys will ever move back to Scotland?

I am so excited to see the Hunger Games! I started a book club in January and we chose the Hunger Games as our first series to read. Tonight is our meeting for the last book and then Tim is taking me this weekend to see the movie when we are in Pagosa Springs!

I hope Alistair goes back to being a good sleeper… it could possibly be the 4 month sleep regression

Sparkly- I can’t believe you developed an infection on top of having a MC. I hope your boys are taking extra good care of you

Hearty- I’m so sorry you have to be put on bed rest but you will get through it because you are doing it for that special little girl you are carrying. You guys have worked hard to get where you are so I couldn’t imagine Tim being resentful. 10 days or even a few months of bed rest is nothing when you look at the whole picture… you are over half way and will soon be holding a very healthy, very much wanted baby girl. When you stare into her beautiful little face none of this will matter because she will make it up to you a million times over.

As for the progesterone… I’ve read that synthetic can be an issue so if you are worried take natural. Natural progesterone has only shown benefits to mom and baby which is why I continued it through out my whole pregnancy. I’m thinking of you today and hope your scan shows great improvement.

Mel- scary about the precancerous cells! I hope you next check goes well and you are preggo by the end of the year! Yay for Kash walking

Megg- good for you for self-promoting!!! I hope the boy drama resolves itself soon

Jenny- Congrats on getting the keys!!!

Sassy- I’m glad he decided to stay a boy but hopefully he will give you a good look at his sweet face next time!

 

[heart tree]

I've been such crap at catching up and I'm sorry. My thumbs feel like they are going to fall off from all of this phone typing I have to do. Laptop is too difficult while lying down. I have been reading everything though. I'm working from home this week. Tim is driving me to my scan today. Will let you know how it goes.

Vicky how many weeks were you when Hero was born?

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Good luck for your scan hearty, thinking of youx

 

[LucyJ]

Thinking of you today Hearty

Sassy thats little boys for you they are right little monkeys. Are you in your new place yet?

Mel so sorry you had to go through that but glad you are ok and yay to trying again at the end of the year, way to go Kash its amazing how quickly the time goes.

Hoping I dont think my weight loss is why AF hasnt arrived as before my PA was diagnosed my weight dropped and still got AF no problems. Im still BF so it may be that its just frustrating.

Allie that must be hard do you think you will ever move back? Must of been lovely to spend some time with you BBf. Hows Alistair?

Vicky have you manged to get any sleep? I thought about you the early hours of this morning when I was up with Bemjamin.

Megg its lovely to see you sounds like you are so busy at the mo good luck with everything.

Jen can we have pics of your new place.

Im so sorry I cant remember what else I read and havent had a chance to post pics yet. Its been a beautiful weekend and we've missed it all pretty much as steve hasnt been well and Benjamin has been teething its been so bad hate my baby being in pain. Steve took today off to help out as I was exhausted hes feeling loads better and has been a godsend he's looked after Benjamin so I could sleep, has done all the washing up, cleaned the kitchen,done a dump run, done some gardening and mended the kitchen tap which I broke. The one thing we did do this weekend was go to my friends little boys 1st birthday party it was so wonderful being there to celebrate with them as there was a time I wouldnt of been able to cope with it. Its amazing how much can change and I feel very lucky.

 

[vickyd]

Hearty i was 32.5 weeks when i had Hero. A couple of weeks prior i had the steroid shots for her lungs as at 30 weeks we were ready to deliver at any moment. I remember how scared i was and doc telling me that there is a big difference when premature labour comes on suddenly comapred to being prepared and monitored. I also was active on the premature babies thread where you can get tons of info and support.

Luce we had a really hard Friday and Sat. but Sunday she slept 10-8 am so i was pretty chuffed!