General chatter while we wait (and commentary on the "pull out method")

[Jezika]

Tex - glad she doesn’t have to go back for a full year! Can’t believe how much the poor thing struggles with her ears.

Two2Tango - welcome! I see you’re planning on TTC next year? May I ask the reason for the wait?

Green - I feel stressed out just reading about you looking after the boys on your own for over a month while preg. I remember having nausea in first tri (didn’t even vomit) and thinking I never want to be pregnant again because of it. Tilly’s sick now and I don’t even feel comfortable attempting to give her Tylenol or whatever without hubby’s help (she fights it hard) so I’m bummed that I’m dealing with a sick child in my own even just for a handful of hours while he’s at work. The thought of adding another child, MS and an entire 1.5 months of being alone is unfathomable to me. I guess it’s so coincidence Tilly will be retired before we give her a new sibling. All this to say you’re a hero.

Re: fired that’s so shocking. I mean I actually can’t get my head around it. Where do people go?!

PL - ah, got it re: loan. Sounds very complicated but if it works out I think you guys could have an amazing lifestyle years down the line. OHH, I was going to say... I remember you said a while back that DH was considering the snip. Does that suggest he knows you’re having a girl and feels more comfortable with closing up shop...? Hmmm?

Future - maybe test every other day? I freaked myself out so much comparing daily progression because for me there was barely any difference across 24 hours. I only saw a difference across 48 hours. It’s so hard not to test though, I know.

CB - I agree Alfie is such a British name (and the twins will grow up in London so there ya go). I don’t think I’ve heard of Alfies here at all, but lots in the UK. I like Reena! Quite unusual but nothing crazy.

Eek gotta go!

 

[DobbyForever]

Kit congrats! I was about to b* on your behalf about being moved in after turkey day, but then I remembered that’s just an American thing lol yay!

Green oh hun I am so sorry! That’s so much to deal with. I was excited yesterday we dropped all the way back to yellow but now it’s red again . My friend in Simi Valley posted this pic that she took from her front porch!!! They didn’t evacuate because they have multiple dogs and are exotic reptile breeders, so their animals would be left to die. They wanted to stay to prep as much as they could to save their animals, but so far they haven’t been ordered to leave.

Gigs yay ultrasound!

T2T we are super active lol welcome. Why five months? I’m nosey lol congrats on your recentish marriage!

Afm didn’t actually read. I suddenly have a bad headache (Keurig is down and A had me up at 5). Been cleaning cleaning cleaning and feels like i’m Getting nowhere. I feel so defeated.

And been watching “Crikey! It’s the Irwins!” And just bawling my eyes out because I idolized Steve growing up. And to see his children picking up where he left off and how big they have gotten is like so many feels.

 

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Omg dobs I can't believe she's not leaving!!! I'd at least pack up my dogs and go. Leave the reptiles with food and water and keep an eye from things at a distance, visit to caretake in a couple days if it was safe.

Green you poor thing! Did you have morning sickness with the boys? That sounds miserable, as does your temporary single mom status. Feel free to come vent to us as much as you need!

Future your test looks fine to me, just a hair off control! As I said before my frer's were dodgy this time, they never got darker than the control but i decided to give up on then because i was tired of spending the money. I can link you to my tests by dpo if you want.

Jez ugggh poor Tilly, I hope she feels better soon.

Tex HECK YEAH about the tubes! That's fantastic news!!! You mist be so relieved.

Afm...
Having a minor freak out but I'm a but more calm than I was earlier. Ultrasound went fine, but it turned out they were also checking his kidneys which i had no idea about. I guess they were borderline for having some sort of condition but all looks good now? Idk.

But what i'm freaking about is my platelet levels are low. This could be pregnancy induced, but there's also the possibility I may have a platelet disorder. On the plus side I'm not symptomatic of any disorder, but the numbers show I'm low. Normal is 140-400 (depending on who you ask) and I'm riding in the low 130's.

So the part that is scary is depending on where my number is at near delivery, it's possible I may have to be knocked out for my c section I really hope it doesn't come to that. I am really uoset over the possibility of missing his first cry and holding hubby's hand during everything. Annnnnd I'm crying. It's like having to miss his birth.

To top it all off I may have to deliver on my dad's bday. I hate to be an ass but I feel like that's an honor he doesn't deserve. But if I want my first pic in doctors it has to be that day. Alternatively I can wait until a few days later and have my second choice, but in between are two days where my least favorite dr is working...so if I go into labor either od those days I will have him...

What would y'all do?

My options are:
Thurs, dad's bday, 1st pick of dr
Friday, dr I don't want
Saturday & Sunday, 1st pick BUT only if i go into labor--cannot schedule weekends
Monday, dr I don't want
Tuesday, second pick dr

I am scheduled for Thursday but could change to tuesday and hope i go into labor that weekend...that said i am risjibg friday or monday with my least fave dr

 

[Flueky88]

Dobby I'm sorry you are broke. I think love is more important than a material gift. Though no shame in letting others give gifts if they want to.

Also enjoy your kid free day even if it is just catching up on cleaning. Oh wait now I see your latest update. Do something nice for yourself like a nuce warm soak in the tub. A little wine, a little music, ahhhh.

CB happy 35 weeks!!! Ahhh Hayden will be here before we know it. Also, I like the name. I think it goes really well with Riley and Nuala.

Oh and I like brittish accents but peppa pig really annoys me. My oldest nephew likes it a lot.

Gigs okay well that's good they should check it today. I hope your appt went well today.

Oh and yay for almost being done!!! Last year I didn't start until December. It was a rough year financially. Well I hope the new business is very prosperous!!! Getting out of debt sounds wonderful.

Still looking for that middle name?? I do like the sound of Myles David but you gotta go with what you like

Jez honestly, I'd rather just buy for DH and the kids (nephews and such). It really gets to be a lot. I don't participate in work present exchanges either. Christmas is more religious and about being with family for me.

Future digis aren't exact and it all depends on when you O, when implantation happens, etc. As far as frer I had a day where it looked to sameas previous, waited 2 days to test and was much darker. Remember it takes 48 hours to double so it can take a couple days to show much progression. I think your line is fine. Wait 2 days then test again

Greenie omg what awful timing. I'll be thinking of you. 1st tri is rough with one toddler much less 2 and no DH to help out.

Wow thats insane. I can't imagine a whole town being gone like that....

Two nice to see you here it is a fairly active thread that's been going for a long time. Really enjoy this thread even when all I can do is read.

Texas awesome news from her appt!!!

Kitty all i can say is it's about time!! So glad it's only 2 weeks away


AFM rough night sleep. Went to bed between 1030 and 11. V woke me up around 1. Gave her some milk and put her back to bed. She kept talking on and off until 3. So I kept falling asleep and wakig up like crazy from 1 to 3. She kept saying, "Hey, Daddy!". Sge woke up for good at 7 and was a bit cranky. I was a few minutes late and we had an 8 a.m. meeting.... oops.

Took a short lunch so I can leave early and stop at liquor store to buy part of my christmas gifts to SILs and DHs cousin.

 

[Flueky88]

Gigs hmmm. Tough call. You would be scheduled on Thursday right at 39 weeks??? Honestly, I'd probably go with Thursday because I'd want the doctor I wanted most. Labor is so unpredictable it could happen over the weekend or it could be the doctor you wish to avoid. Weighing pros and cons and deciding if sharing the same birthday is worse than possibilty of that "bad" ob delivering Myles.

I'm sorry to hear about possibilty of being "under" for delivery. I hope your level doesn't drop any more or even rises. I also hope it's just pregnancy induced instead of an underlying condition.

 

[mrs.green2015]

Gigs- I'd go with Tuesday if you really don't want him to share a birthday with your dad. And about your platelets, is this something the doctor said or you just saw your results?

Dobs- I bet your headache is from the smoke. I've had one the last two days too.

Flu- hopefully you can get some sleep tonight.

 

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Fluek hope she sleeps better for you tonight. Being tired is just so frustrating!

Green good call on fire=headaches. Yeah this was a concern of the dr and she spoke with me about it. She is going to talk with the senior doctor there about it and the next move. She told me not to freak out but of course I am...she mentioned possibly seeing a hematologist which scares me but it's possible they may just monitor me/my levels and make a call closer to delivery, then maybe monitor me after to make sure the levels are recovering. It's just hard to say what is going on because my bloodwork is only from after birth (following my hemorrhage), then when I had mono (platelets were super low then), then when i was pregnant again (they recovered but still just out of normal range). I feel like if my labwork was abnormally low when I was pregnant last time I would know it as they would have needed to take certain precautions during labor. My gut is telling me it's just residual from the mono...at least I hope so. But I am very thankful to not be showing any signs of it. Hopefully that is a good indication.

Oh forgot to mention Fluek my cervix is great and all looks good with my placenta. No red flags for issues; just an active uterus.

Baby was face down today so no pics of him except for a foot! A very cute foot

 

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The foot

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Dobby - Possibly, but with Alex I was told the gestational age and HB. It wasn't the same woman this time though.

CB - I was pretty good yesterday and today. My only issue right now is going from zero to starving without much warning and feeling like I'm gonna throw up if I don't eat immediately. I've started carrying granola bars and having one between breaks at work.

Jez - Congrats to your BIL and SIL on their new additions.

Green - Jeez, that sounds terrible about the MS. And best of luck with your boys for the next several weeks. Stay safe.

Gigs - I would go with Thursday. FX you'll be able to be awake for the birth. And that is a cute foot. lol

Flueky - Here's hoping tonight is better.

So, not much to report today. But I did have a missed call from my Dr's office. By the time I saw it, they were closed. So, I'll try to call on my break tomorrow or just talk to someone when I go in for Alex's flu shot appt. I don't remember getting a call last time though, so hopefully nothing's wrong.

 

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Funny how things happen with one of our kids, then it seems like it's a trend. Case in point, I am currently cribside with Lev because he won't sleep I am trying ro be thankful for the opportunity to soothe him...but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to getting more sleep myself! I'm just a bit drained. Fortunately MIL has offered to babysit Wednesday so I can get some rest

Pretty maybe it's just an appointment reminder? Or they wanted to call with the info from the scan (like gestational age, etc).

Ugh I hate that feeling of starving out of nowhere! It's happened to me a ton but not recently until the last two nights when it hits as I'm trying to go to sleep. Last night I ignored it and woke up feeling sickly hungry...looks like tonight's gonna be a repeat because I really don't feel like eating at midnight!

 

[gigglebox]

Grrrr he's doing the thing where he doesn't want me to leave his room. He looks so peaceful and if Ineven move an inch toward the door he starts crying. I just left anyway...he quieted down...hope he sleeps through the rest of the night! Fx
For my kiddo and all of yours

 

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Well that didn't work. looks like i'm surfing the web tonight lol.

Ya know in the dark Lev looks a lot like Des...

 

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Still dealing with toddler man. Thank God for the internet!

 

[FutureMrs]

Omg that foot gigs lol so adorable.

Ladies how much coffee do you consume while prego?

Got my 2-3 weeks today on the CB estimator!!! I think I am officially done testing, maybe another weeks estimator next week.

I have no GP so I have to go to a walk in clinic at some point to get referred to someone during pregnancy (the joys of rural Canadian health care).

 

[gigglebox]

Yay!!! Glad you've hit a point of satisfaction with the tests that's always nice, although personally i love seeing the lines lol

I've been drinking probably 2 cups on average through this pregnancy but you have to do what you're comfortable with. Do your own research. I am cutting back now and will likely be on decaf or no caffeine at all in January. I am paranoid about baby having caffeine withdraw! I don't even know if that's a thing!

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Future - No coffee for me ever. It's yucky. lol

So, I called the Dr and found out that my EDD based on the ultrasound is June 27. Fuuuuuuuu.... -.-
I'm already wondering how early a MW would sweep my membranes .

 

[FutureMrs]

Oh my god pretty lol coffee is the holy grail!!!

Is that about what you were expecting for a due date?

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Cuz of my late O, I figured my EDD would be between the 18th and the 26th. The 27th is like a little extra slap in the face. Really hoping I go as early as is safe this time. Spicy food and DTD every other day starting in June!

 

[shaescott]

Gigs cute foot!

Pretty what’s the issue with it being so late in June?

Future yay for 2-3 weeks!

Sorry for not responding, I’ve just been busy. For the gift: I made a jar of 365 notes to my SO for him to read one every day for the next year. We ended up going to a fancy expensive restaurant that totally wasn’t worth the price. The food wasn’t bad, it just was nothing special. Next year we’ll go to outback or something lol. We went to Cracker Barrel for lunch on Sunday. Cheap and yummy. Clinical today went well. The way the instructor worded things in our private meeting makes it seem like she’s planning to pass me. She was saying “when you’re in nursing 102” and “you should practice this over winter break so you still have the skill when you start nursing 102”. So fingers crossed. Any prayers/thoughts/vibes for my success are much appreciated, cuz even though I think I’m going to pass, I could always use the boost. Only thing she really thought was an issue today was my body language. I do a thing where I walk with my hands up at my waist, and it makes me seem kinda dumb or ditzy or unknowledgeable. It’s a fair critique, I do have to work on it.

 

[Flueky88]

Greenie thanks. She slept like a champ last night. I suppose I shouldn't complain too much as she settles herself down, but ugh lack of sleep + pregnancy fatigue sucks.

Gigs glad to hear your cervix is fine lol Myles is already being a troublemaker cute foot indeed.

I'm sorry you had such a rough night. 18 month growth spurt??? Is that a thing??? In any case I hope you get some sleep tonight.

If I get hungry late at night, I drink a glass of milk. I don't feel bad as I'm not eating, but it helps to settle my hunger til morning.

Pretty yes having something available to eat all times is a must with the nausea. If I can eat it tended to keep it at bay.

Sorry your edd is a bit later than you'd hope. I still think it's still far enough out from Alex's birthday. Hope you deliver just a little but early for your sake though.

Future I don't particularly like coffee even when I'm not preggo. I think a cup a day is fine. I drink caffeine for headaches and my ob group said I could have 1 soda/day and on occasion 2. I might have 1 a week as my headaches have improved. Congrats on 2 to 3 on digi!!

Shae what a thoughtful gift.

Glad clinical went well. I still think she just has a personality conflict with you because a bit crazy to critique how you walk. In any case it sounds like she is passing you so that's good, only one more clinical with her!!

AFM been a fairly good day. V slepyt great last night so I felt better this morning. Plan on taking V tomorrow for her flu shot. Better get it now while she isn't sick. She got bronchiolitis a fair bit last fall/winter. She's had 2 colds last month too.

My sciatic nerve is acting up. Joy. It started last week. Comes and goes, but really sucks when it's flaring up. I asked a PT at work about a stretch I could do. He isn't most comfortable with PT for maternity pts so he is going to check with a theapist he knows. He did show me one, but my bump gets in the way so I can't stretch that muscle out.