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

[JLM73]

Mrs G it's the returning travelers that have caused the global alert. They are saying
"any mosquito that bites THEM now can infect ppl it bites after that"

My concern is the first thing, as tens of thousands of ppl travel in and out of here- could easily become Pandemic...
Colombia alone has over 2100 pregnant women infected, and that doesn't count women infected who will TTC.

I'm not a freak out person but I am not a put on blinders either
Kepp in mind ppl are free to walk/drive in/out of US to/from Mexico(some do daily due to work), and CRUISES sailing from FL Ports ( Tampa, Canaveral,Miamietc) have people coming/going to/from all the countries Highlighted in Red Below
Here's a list of countries so far with infected:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-information
Cape Verde ( where my moms family is) Barbados; Dominican Republic; Guadeloupe; Haiti; Martinique; the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory; Saint Martin; U.S. Virgin Islands,El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Mexico, Samoa, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela

 

[JLM73]

Gigs it affects women at all stages of preg so long as the baby's head/brain is still growing ( so pretty much all the way thru preg)
Here's a pic below with birth defect info:
https://news.discovery.com/human/health/how-zika-virus-affects-unborn-babies-160128.htm



-"studies suggests that the virus attacks stem cells during early brain development while also causing the general destruction of other brain tissue. The early loss of stem cells may keep a fetal brain from forming the correct architecture."
-"Babies with microcephaly have an abnormally small brain and skull for their age, in the womb or at birth, with varying degrees of brain damage as a result."
-"For children who survive pregnancy and are born with microcephaly, the future is bleak. In the worst cases, children will be severely intellectually and physically handicapped. But even those less severely affected will likely struggle with psychomotor impairment — characterised by slow thought, speech and physical movements."

I'm hoping they have a rapid results test for this - incubation says up to 12 days So hopefully any women who notice bites can get tested if TTC /preg

Gah TTC is so flippin stressful already. I literally got bit twice last night just taking the dog out to pee! sigh

 

[JLM73]

Hey I found a light on the very annoying Zika Tunnel!
https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/heal...hat-to-know-if-you-re-trying-to-get-pregnant/
IF you get preg several weeks/months after getting the virus it WILL NOT be transmitted to the baby, as the virus will not be "live" after a bout a week

BUT it is transmitable to baby when bit while preg

CB, Breaa(what happened to her??) Campn!! BUG spray or stay away from mosquito time

 

[mommyhopeful2]

Ugh that's terrifying! But since it affects baby's development, how does it matter once they've formed vital organs/skeletal structure? That stuff gives me such bad anxiety...my guess is they'll probably up the spraying of them in high density areas.

Hope, thanks for teaching me new terminology! Congrats on your weight loss. I really need to get back to doing that...how much have you lost and what's your goal?

Mrs, how are you doing with the weight loss?

So far I have lost 40 lbs, another 50 to go. Ultimate goal being between 135 and 145. I am 5'4".
It seems to be working ladies I brought up a few things and he agreed to try a few... seems like he was just scared to bring up his own ideas for fear of them being turned down online shopping now

 

[FutureMrs]

It is quite scary eh JLM! I saw my doctor this week as a follow up after he loss and she has said they are advising their patients to not try until 3 months after returning from the areas the CDC has warned about (which I'm not sure I'll have the patience to do lol) but she said tourist areas spray against mosquitos and you don't see them a lot at resorts. To avoid jungle areas, excursions etc. Our group of friends are in their late twenties so most are trying or will be trying for babies so I'm definitely expecting so see our wedding group grow a bit smaller!

 

[FutureMrs]

Just realized how Canadian it was of me to say so scary "eh" haha

 

[JLM73]

HEHE It's ok we love all the little special language!
Everytime a UK gal says she Fell I am like OH NOOOO! oh wait they mean pregnant

I usually change everyone's Screen name- so no worries NotThePast (Future) hehe

And Excursions are the BEST part of cruises!!- well besides drinking.
I always take lots of pics ... cuz it will all be a blure later lol

 

[campn]

This forum actually taught me so much English slang since I got pregnant with DS. Had no idea what bubs, nappies, cot meant at all! And other words that I only learned on here!

 

[claireybell]

Oh wow ive missed loads since last night lol! Too many to remember to comment & catch up on

Im always saying 'fell pregnant' lol.. I tripped over & 'oh my, im with child' hahaa!!

 

[claireybell]

excellent news about getting dbl donor next cycle J get it in you girly! hehe

 

[JLM73]

Thx CB hoping so - they are always all about donating till it gets closer and Sh*t gets real lol.
Maybe I need to line up 3

 

[gigglebox]

I am jealous! I really want to go on a cruise. But, like, one where the boat stays close to land.

And yes, pram and jumper where ones i didn't know.

Fingers crossed for me ladies...got a shrink appt tomorrow. First time since my teens.

 

[gigglebox]

J, forget the line up. Just volunteer for a breeding party lmao

 

[mrs.green2015]

Good luck gig! That's such a scary step but I honestly and truly believe it can make a huge difference.

 

[Breeaa]

Hey I found a light on the very annoying Zika Tunnel!
https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/heal...hat-to-know-if-you-re-trying-to-get-pregnant/
IF you get preg several weeks/months after getting the virus it WILL NOT be transmitted to the baby, as the virus will not be "live" after a bout a week

BUT it is transmitable to baby when bit while preg

CB, Breaa(what happened to her??) Campn!! BUG spray or stay away from mosquito time

I'm lurking..

It's hard for me to keep up lately!

 

[Breeaa]

Oh J, I live in the desert. Lol we don't usually have Mosquitos and it's too cold right now.

 

[campn]

Gigs- Wishing you a great appointment tomorrow! I hope you leave feeling so great!

 

[campn]

Bree- Yum for plum!!!

 

[DobbyForever]

I can't remember the last time I got bit by a mosquito lol and I have super sweet blood so when I go to Thailand I step off of the plane and have 5 bites by the time I have walked to the gate hahaha.

We don't have a safe word. Well, we follow the traditional code: green means we're all good, yellow means it hurts but I can take it, and red means you have to stop. We actually never end up needing words. He just reads my body language and my tone and can immediately tell. He also knows what actually hurts me versus I act like it hurts. We have never had to stop-stop, just take a three second catch my breath deal.

I cried like 5x at work today setting up my coworkers baby shower. I have two baby showers this month. r_r

MH2, I'm a sub as well. You may have to take the first step. The first time SO and I had sex (lol aka the first night we met HAHAHAHAHAHA such a slore) he was playing the romantic card. We had wine and were cuddling. I was like F* THAT! Your muscles are hot choke me! Once that barrier was crossed, his Dom came out and I got to go back to being a sub.

Greenie, good luck with the wondfo opks!

 

[DobbyForever]

Dude lol I missed so many pages with r_r

J! No breeding parties! I don't want to see you getting abused like that! Hopefully you can line up the donors. I now it's more stressful, but have you tried last minute donors? Like hey wanna donate "sure" here's the cup fool!

Gigs, I hope you have a good appointment. Hugs. We're here if you need a post session vent. I know I always do.

Speaking of... my therapist was supposed to call me today wtf grrr

Bree!!!! Yay plum!

Afm, I was about to start eating healthier and taking better care of myself. BUT then SO was like you had a rough weekend if you want to eat a chili cheese dog from 7-Eleven with flaming hot cheetos and a slurpee for it hahaha