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

[gigglebox]

you're still early autumnal!! I guess you'll get what you're meant to have but I'll still hope this is your month *fx*

 

[shaescott]

People chewing food, tapping, or pretty much most repetitive sounds are the worst.

Same, repetitive noises like tapping and ticking drive me nuts.

We found out Friday we’re having another girl!

Congratulations! That’s so exciting!

im autistic and all 4 of my kids are too i assume this baby prob will be too.

Well, you’re the perfect mama for them, because you know what it’s like to struggle with a lot of the things they may struggle with. They must have the best advocate ever!

omg Shae your hyper fixation was pregnancy at 15?! That's wild!

I’m just going to quietly remind you that I am 25 years old and that maybe perhaps you should check my join date the hyperfixation was WILD in my teens. I’ve had a baby registry for like 5 years. I’m continually updating it as I find newer better products
I stopped working on the pregnancy binder years ago, but honestly now that I think about it, it would probably be very helpful to gather myself a ton of information in an accessible spot, all in one place. I think I would do it on Google docs these days.

 

[gigglebox]

Maybe you should start a blog to share your knowledge, like “Ttc facts distilled” or something.

Jukes I missed your announcement!! Congratulations on the new little princess!!!

 

[shaescott]

Maybe you should start a blog to share your knowledge, like “Ttc facts distilled” or something.

Jukes I missed your announcement!! Congratulations on the new little princess!!!

Hm maybe… I really have no idea how to do a blog though, and I feel like I just Google questions as I have them, I don’t follow blogs. But maybe.

 

[gigglebox]

Maybe YouTube?

Ugh y’all the pregnancy insomnia is real!! It’s 5:30 and I’ve been up for over an hour and a half. Baby is wigglin’ more which is nice. I’m excited for being able to feel him from the outside so my kids can feel it. Even though I thought my middle kid would be the most interested in this pregnancy, my youngest has really been into it recently. Sadly though he’s told me he is afraid I’m going to die when I give birth breaks my heart! I was just having an open conversation with my kids about how I’d be having surgery to get baby out and they can’t fathom how I can have a wound that big and not die lol

Of course in the back of my mind I’m like…oh the tragedy if that were to happen *sobbing* I’ve been up tonight anxious about life’s “what ifs…?” Including what if the ultrasound has bad news and then also about my mom (there is literally nothing wrong with her health but anxious minds gonna anxious).

On the plus side hubby got a respectable end of year bonus andI think tomorrow we’re going to try and do something charitable with the kids. I’m thinking have them pick out toys to donate for toys4tots or something like that.

 

[autumnal]

I'm so sorry you are feeling anxious. I know that statistically women dying from childbirth these days is very very rare but statistics never make me feel much better... It's better to just pray and turn to your favourite verses and put your trust there! (I always wish someone would remind me to do this when I'm spiralling, haha!)

That's so nice you are going to do that with your kids. I hope that it makes a lasting impression for them

 

[shaescott]

Gigs I totally started making a blog hahahaha I decided it would be a mix of women’s health from a semi-crunchy perspective and Christian content because that’s a big part of who I am. So I’m working on building a website.

Ah geez I’m sorry about the anxiety, poor kiddo worrying about that. Have you had prior c-sections? I can’t remember but I feel like you have… If so maybe it would help to tell them that they were born that way and you had no issues and the doctors took great care of you.
The toys4tots idea sounds lovely!

 

[autumnal]

I'm cd 3 today... After I got my BFNs I was just wishing that my next cycle would start early so I don't have a red Christmas and I'm happy it came true lol. My husband said he will give it the college try this cycle hahahaha

 

[shaescott]

@autumnal sorry about the BFN, but yay for no red Christmas!

Unfortunately DH and I are spending Christmas Eve in the emergency room with my grandfather. We brought him Saturday for leg swelling, and despite taking his lasix for the past few days, the leg swelling has gotten worse. His kidney levels are significantly worse and they are concerned he may have a clot in his leg. They decided to admit him. So instead of spending Christmas working in the hospital, I’m spending it not working, but still in the hospital.

 

[HalfricanMa]

@autumnal sorry about the BFN, but yay for no red Christmas!

Unfortunately DH and I are spending Christmas Eve in the emergency room with my grandfather. We brought him Saturday for leg swelling, and despite taking his lasix for the past few days, the leg swelling has gotten worse. His kidney levels are significantly worse and they are concerned he may have a clot in his leg. They decided to admit him. So instead of spending Christmas working in the hospital, I’m spending it not working, but still in the hospital.

That’s so unfortunate! I just prayed for you all. Your grandfather is blessed to have you near him.

Dh and I just finished setting up the kids for Christmas morning. After, we dtd and then double checked our Christmas work- i left the cookies for Santa! Glad we didnt insult our son. Could you imagine a three year old boy bakes cookies for Santa and Santa leaves them?! Hahaha
Im excited for Christmas. Both kids will have a blast and dh & I sip Irish coffees.
Still no positive opk yet, but perhaps in the morning. Merry Christmas ladies!

 

[autumnal]

Shae I'm so sorry about your grandpa! Sending all my prayers

HalfricanMa I did something similar, I stuffed the stockings and noticed after my 3 year old woke me up that I left one of the things for my 5 year old mom the couch lol, so I had to sneak it in there