Disco Derail! - TTCAL/PAL Discussion and Support!

[heart tree]

Jaymie, I couldn't even watch the video. And that picture is tearing my heart apart. I'm so sorry sweetie. That's the most loving decision you could have made, but the hardest one too.

Sass, I can't imagine living with the in-laws. Full stop. Never mind doing it with 2 babies. My hat goes off to you.

Vicky, California is really nice! I wouldn't want to move either. Especially since you are settled and near your family. It sounds like a scary time to be living there economically speaking. I hope your job stays in tact. The good news is that you are well versed in English and maybe Spanish? You have your Ph.D. You are a valuable asset. If you lost your job, I bet it wouldn't be hard to find another one... in California.

Dazed, I'm cheering you on too babe! Sorry I don't have more time for journals right now. I hope those hormones start cooperating and help make a baby.

Sparkly, I'm just seeing your ticker. Embryo transfer??? I need to check out your journal. How exciting!

Good news on the teeth Lucy! Even better news that he is feeling better. I hope you are too. That illness you had sounded horrible.

Oh damn, the baby is awake from her 5 minute nap! Gotta run!

Hey to everyone else!

 

[Jaymes]

My son was talking about it in the car tonight... Why is it he never wants to talk unless I'm driving? I had to tell him that it wasn't a good time to talk about it, even though I know he needs to. I just can't do it while driving.

I finally got my date!! I'm scheduled for the 24th! Yayayay!

 

[heart tree]

I saw a research study done about communication. They had 2 chairs in an empty room. They put 2 male friends in the room and told them to chat. They did the same with females. Males almost always put their chairs side by side. Females almost always put their chairs facing each other. I think it may be some primal insticlnct. For males, facing each other indicates a threat. Maybe that's why bein in the car feels so non threatening.

Yay for the 24th!!

 

[Jaymes]

I saw a research study done about communication. They had 2 chairs in an empty room. They put 2 male friends in the room and told them to chat. They did the same with females. Males almost always put their chairs side by side. Females almost always put their chairs facing each other. I think it may be some primal insticlnct. For males, facing each other indicates a threat. Maybe that's why bein in the car feels so non threatening.

Yay for the 24th!!

Never would've thought of that! Definitely interesting.

I'm thinking I will not last till the 24th. I was nursing Lex this morning, and had about 12 in 45 minutes... Then TMI

Spoiler

lost a big chunk of mucous plug.

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I'll be surprised if I don't end up with an emergency c-section before then. I'm trying to take it easy and not nurse more than once a day.

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Wow exciting times jaymes.xx

 

[Sparkly]

My son was talking about it in the car tonight... Why is it he never wants to talk unless I'm driving? I had to tell him that it wasn't a good time to talk about it, even though I know he needs to. I just can't do it while driving.

I finally got my date!! I'm scheduled for the 24th! Yayayay!

I had my best in depth chats with Ben as he was growing up whilst I was driving and he was sat next to me, boys find it easier to open up this way....that and walking side by side, Hearty has a point, I think they feel less threatened. I'm glad you've got a date at last hun

 

[Jaymes]

Nothing happened yesterday... I'm still here. Waiting. Somewhat patiently.

Sigh.

 

[heart tree]

Waiting with you Jaymie. It will happen, I promise!

Had our first family outing yesterday. A bunch of friends rented a house on the Russian River. It's a vacation place that people go in Northern California. We usually rent houses right on the river and cook food, drink, sit in the sun, swim. It's great fun. This year we weren't able to stay the weekend since the baby is still so young. We drove up for the day. It's about a 2 hour drive. She slept the entire way both ways. It was so much fun to show off my baby to friends who haven't met her. There were two other friends who had girls in 2012 as well. We took a bunch of mom/baby pictures. It felt amazing to be on that side of it instead of running to the bathroom to cry. Delilah was a delight. She charmed everyone with her smiles and good behavior. I had 3 glasses of wine. I wonder if that's why the baby has been napping for over 2 hours now. Maybe a little hangover!

How is everyone else?

 

[Sassy_TTC]

Sounds like a lovely day amanda, I'm glad delilah was such a delight.

I'm okay, just plodding along counting down the weeks until we move! Busying myself buying stuff for the new house.x

 

[Round2]

Jaymie, I'm so sorry, what a hard thing to be going through right now. Glad to hear you have a section date. Hopefully this new little one will help you all move on.

Sparkly, I totally agree about the car thing. My step son is 14 years old and the only time he talks about anything is in the car back and forth to his mom's house.

Sassy, hopefully not too much longer for you. You have to post some pics of your new place.

Hearty, congrats on your first family outing. So happy to see you getting out and enjoying your little girl.

AFM, it's Thanksgiving weekend here so we've been relaxing and stuffing our faces with food. Bryce has been pretty colicky lately, but we're finding ways to keep him happy....mostly walking and spending time outside keeps him happy. Other than that, all is well. I'm finding it so hard to post these days, I'm always reading and thinking of you all.

 

[Jaymes]

Happy Thanksgiving Round and all our Canadian friends!!! I wish I could be stuffing my face, oh wait, I have been for awhile now!

2 weeks 2 days‽‽ Not ready and yet...

 

[LucyJ]

Happy thanksgiving round relaxing and stuffing your faces with food sounds like a great way the spend the weekend. Enjoy your family time. Aww hope Bryce colick eases for him soon.

Amanda what a lovey update and yay to a family outing sounds like you had a wonderful day with your beautiful girl.

Jaymes thinking of you thats good you've got a csection date booked how do you feel? Are you ready? So exicted for you.

Afm: we went to my parents at the weekend and had a wonderful time they had just got back from holiday and it was great to see them. Steves got work this week which is great news so Benjamin and I are getting back into our routine.

 

[Allie84]

That's interesting about the car and the side to side communication.

Hearty, glad you had a great day! It sounds really lovely and Delilah sounds like such a sweetheart. How's BFing going these days? How's life in general? How long do you have maternity leave?

Sassy, buying house stuff is so much fun!

Lucy, glad you had a fun weekend.

Round, Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! I'm glad you had a festive weekend. Sorry about the colic...that stage ought to be ending soon, right?

AFM, London-area Disco girls get ready because I'm thisclose to buying plane tickets for Scotland in December and I've convinced Alex this time to spend a few days in London. Yay!!!

 

[Jaymes]

I'm so not ready!!! Here is a video of crazy baby from today..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyj4ioE3ZHA&feature=youtu.be

 

[msarkozi]

such an active baby; love watching those videos

I am busy preparing Thanksgiving dinner today for 20 people. Gord has a big mouth and invited about 12 extra people without telling me (until later), and 4 of the original people invited backed out.....it's too bad, but at least we will still have other friends and family to celebrate with.

We had Thanksgiving dinner over at a friends house on Saturday as well. It's been a crazy weekend so far. I am looking forward to going back to work tomorrow just to get some rest lol

Hope everyone else is doing well, and Happy Thanksgiving to all the other Canadians

 

[yogi77]

Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadian disco girls! I've been stuffing my face for 2 weeks now as the in-laws are visiting and we were just on a big trip up to my brother-in-laws house about 15 hour drive to see his family. It was a great trip.

I have my first maternity appt tomorrow but I won't get an ultrasound. And I think it might be too early to hear anything on a Doppler which is too bad! I want to see or hear something so badly lol. I ordered a Doppler off of eBay so I hope it arrives soon.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

 

[msarkozi]

Good Luck at your appointment today Yogi

 

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Vicky- It all sounds very stressful. I can’t imagine all the uncertainty and how scary it must be. Take care and I know you will make the best decision for you and your family.

Jaymes- that is a very sweet picture of your family. You can tell your dog was very loved. I hope your little guy hangs in there until his scheduled date but if he comes now he will be nice and ready. Not long to go now!

Lucy- I love that these babies continue to surprise us! I can’t believe 2 new teeth went unnoticed… I guess Ben was such a trooper and didn’t make a peep about the discomfort. I’m glad to hear you are back on your routine and Steve is busy with work

Dazed- it is good to see you on the thread. I am cheering you on as well

Sparkly- Its good to see you in here as well! I didn’t see the embryo transfer info either… I will have to go look in your journal! So exciting!

Hearty- It sounds like your day trip was a blast. It is so much fun showing off your baby

Sassy- I hope the time with the in-laws flies by!

Round- I’m jealous you are already stuffing your face at Thanksgiving! I can’t wait for ours next month!!! Its good you have found ways to cope with colic and keep your little man happy.

Allie- I’m so jealous of your London adventure and your chance to meet some of the other girls! Take lots of pictures!

Mel- you are very ambitious taking on Thanksgiving for 20 people. I’m sure it turned out wonderful if your cooking is as good as your cake decorating skills!

Yogi- I can’t believe you are already approaching 10 weeks! Does this pregnancy feel like it is flying by compared to your 1st?

AFM- This weekend we took Penny to a fall festival and had a blast! Penny got to go on her 1st ever hay ride, barrel ride and corn maze. She also go licked by a baby calf, had her face painted and jumped in a big bounce house

 

[Jaymes]

I love festivals!!! We went to one this weekend! The kiddos had fun, Lexi had her first kettle corn and cotton candy! She LOVED it!!! now she's been walking around saying "cany, mooah" Super cute, but when I tell her not right now she throws a good fit! I think this halloween will be hard, as she now nows what sweets are and knows she LOVES them!!

 

[msarkozi]

I am thinking the same thing with Kash! Last year we gave away all of his candy, but this year it won't be as easy since he has developed a taste for them :/

The festivals sound like a lot of fun and made for a great weekend.

Today we have a bit of snow falling, so now I am in the Christmas mood