Is anyone else pregnant for the first time after IVF?

[dmama]

Caseys - That costume was a riot!

I was out of town for a few days for work, so am just catching up.....I appreciate the info on the 'what to do when'....seems like it shouldn't be complicated, but I find myself feeling like there are a lot of things to do...especially because there are a bunch of Holidays and bad weather coming...

My level-2 scan is on Monday (20wks) and I am praying all goes well...If I can figure out how to post a photo here, I will if I get some good ones!

Hope everyone is doing well!!!

 

[Miss Lemon]

Caseys - love it! Bet you can't wait to show it to baby when they are old enough - their first halloween costume.

Good look Dmama with your scan. I had my 20 week scan (at 18.5 weeks!) on Monday and it was great to see the guys. They'd grown so much since we last saw them at 10 weeks and it has made the whole thing more real and exciting. One of them wouldn't get off his/her back so they couldn't check the spine, but everything else was fine. Means we have to go back in 4 weeks for another scan to check the spine. What a shame! I'll have to see them all over again.

Went mad at the mamas and papas factory shop today and managed to get two small and wait for it, tasteful baby bouncers at half price. Very pleased. They actually look nice in our living room and don't take up too much room, but they also pulse/vibrate. Hurrah!

 

[Caseys]

I ordered my baby room furniture yesterday!! I bought one of those lifetime cribs that will eventually turn into a normal bed, a dresser, and a small recliner chair. Then I bought curtains for the windows so it's slowly coming together. My in-laws bought all the furniture for us as a gift which is great because it came to close to $1400 even with it being on sale. I also learned that if you get one of those lifetime cribs, it turns out you have to pay an additional $250 or so for the parts you need to transform them into a toddler bed then full-sized bed in the future, ugh.

Also, I have my baby shower scheduled for December 3rd and they're having a work one for me on December 7th. Reality is finally starting to sink in that I think this is actually going to happen!

I have my next high risk scan with the specialist from Denver at the end of the month but my instinct is telling me he's still ok and will be fine despite my high risk status. That's keeping me going any time my "what if" worries start to kick in.

 

[Miss Lemon]

That's good that your instinct says everything is ok. Sure there is something in that, and staying calm and positive can only help! Sounds like you got the place fixed up nicely! I'm trying to sort out and get rid of things to make room for baby things, but the incoming baby stuff is more than the outgoing. Our back bedroom looks like Toys R Us exploded in there!

 

[~Hope~]

Just wanted to post to thank Caseys for letting me know about this little group. I got my BFP yesterday after my first icsi cycle and venturing into the first tri forum felt like alien territory! I'm going to go back to page one and have a read through your posts :wave:

 

[Maddie30]

Hi ladies,

Congratulations on your bfp. I was also invited by casey, thank you. This is a very good thread. I have just read through all your post. I am so happy for you all.

Hope your going to accuse me soon of stalking you. Nice to see you on here too.

Well I've recently found out I'm pregnant for the 1st time with icsi. I'm currently 4 weeks and 5 days. My husband and I are over the moon. I continue to get af cramps which is a little frustrating and worrying. Did anyone on here experience af cramps?? I know everybody is different but would be nice to know.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy few more months xxxxx

Hopefull I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Good luck with the future xx

 

[~Hope~]

Maddie I was hoping you would come stalk me here

Hopefull I am so sorry for your loss.

I've just read through all the posts here, you girls are so much further ahead than me and Maddie so I learned a lot from your posts

 

[Whitbit22]

Haven't been on BnB much, been in and out of the doctors for a UTI and now some mysterious lumps in my groin. Hope it's nothing! Can't wait to see some more scan pics ladies! Ours is Friday.

Carseats- We are using one that fits up to 65 pounds from Evenflo. We don't see the sense in getting a separate infant seat, since we are already getting a bassinet and crib in order to keep the baby close to us as long as possible.

Maddie- I got a lot of af cramps the first couple of weeks, I swore my period was coming and I couldn't possibly be pregnant! I still get the occasional ones now and then. Congratulations ladies!

 

[dmama]

Well...the 20 week scan went great and I am so pleased...I feel a lot more relaxed and excited. I am always so nervous going in to the office. But I was so glad to see a little baby in there...looked so cute too! Looks like s/he is waving hello!

https://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k537/mommy_in_waiting/20weekus.jpg

Welcome new mamas!!!!!

 

[Caseys]

dmama, I LOVE the photo!!! Yay, I am so happy for you!!!

 

[~Hope~]

Dmama what a wondered full photo

Did anyone else feel absolutely exhausted in the early weeks? I know people say they're tired and have trouble staying up past 8pm but I'm literally falling asleep on my feet for most of the day. I feel wiped out and am so tired I can't function properly. I look like I haven't slept for months and ie been getting 9-10 hours a night!

 

[Caseys]

Did anyone else feel absolutely exhausted in the early weeks? I know people say they're tired and have trouble staying up past 8pm but I'm literally falling asleep on my feet for most of the day. I feel wiped out and am so tired I can't function properly. I look like I haven't slept for months and ie been getting 9-10 hours a night!

Yes throughout my entire first trimester I took naps as soon as I got home from work every day because I was completely exhausted. Now I can't sleep at night because I can't get comfortable but apparently 2nd tri is the "honeymoon" phase and it's going to get worse again in the third. Plus I started drinking coffee again a few weeks ago and it's been heaven...

Also cramps are very common and so are sharp pains = round ligament pains as everything stretches and moves around. I've never worried too much about them because I can still feel XY moving around so know they're just part of the deal.

 

[davecr033]

I just completed my costume that I plan to wear tomorrow, posting it because I am hoping you all get as much of a kick out of it as I do.

Hopefully the image is showing right above this? It's not showing for me. Grrr/

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EEIbNYKook5tbhrkLcHShXT3u1dwwsflAac1fThSP68?feat=directlink

That was an awesome costume!!! Love it!

 

[davecr033]

Hello Ladies,

I've been out on vacation for the last 2 weeks - first one in this year so I am just catching up on all the posts.

Welcome new mamas and congratulations on the BFP.

Caseys, love the halloween costume.

On the TO DO LIST - I've started a register at babies r us but haven't shared that with anyone yet. I had some friends who recently had showers/babies send me their lists so that I could know what items to include but not necessary the brands/types of each item. Used them as a checklist. Planning to hold a baby shower in January since I am due late Feb I am hoping that early Jan will be good since it will be after the holiday maddness. Not planning any professional maternity or newboard pics. Hubby's hobby is photograhy so we'll just use his camera and take home videos as well. On the pediatrician, my obg doc gave me a list of recommended pediatricans so I am just going through them to see where they are located and if they are in my insurance plan. Hoping to start interviewing them soon. I am also planning to register for the birthing classes next month.

On the car seat question - I had a friend tell me about a book 'baby bargains' which has been so amazingly helpful. It gives you all the safety ratings on each and every baby product and also gives your user reviews/recalls information. I was able to use this book heavily to narrow down to getting the Chicco Keyfit 30 carseat and we went with the City Mini stroller. The carseat had top ratings with Graco Snugride and Pegprego. The stoller has a one hand close mechanism - which I loved.

Hope - My first trimister was very very very tiring. I was constantly yawning even at work and definitely took naps after work and still went to bed early. Had some af-type cramps too as the uterus grows and stretches. So any of those symptoms seem to be perfectly normal. Just get lots of rest.

dmama - congrats on the wonderful 20-week scan. I loved mine as my little girl was super active so we caught to see her doing gymnastics in my tummy. Feel her all the time now, especially when I am ready to fall asleep. Its like she has more room or something, just gets her going when I lay down or right after I eat something.

I got to take 2 weeks and spend time at a family wedding and then a week to relax and just hang out with the family in florida and at the beach. I looked pretty funny with the swim suit on. Belly is definitely sticking out and bending down is very hard now. I am learning to squat if I need to pick something off the floor. I've also become very clutsy and getting off my couch is interesting now since I have to put my hand back and leverage myself off the couch - LOL. Since all of the family was down in florida for the wedding they decided to hold a small baby shower for me. Did the traditional indian prayer ceremony and got some money as gifts so that will go towards her furniture for sure.

That's enough from me today. Hope all of you are doing well and welcome again to the new mamas.

 

[Miss Lemon]

nice catching up with you ladies, and welcome to the new ones!

Hope - I heard someone describe the first trimester as feeling as tired as if you had the flu! I can only agree. Someone at my work guessed coz he found me asleep round the back of the building one lunchtime! It makes you feel great in 2nd trimester though when some of your old energy comes back. I do find though that it has its limits, and I tend to flop in the evening. I had to dry-up sitting down last week!

Dmama - what a brilliant pic! Mine are much more fuzzy. I'll see if I can get them up on here. 'Upper twin' was showing off his/her spine yet turning the head for a nice profile. 'Lower twin' wasn't budging off his/her back - far too comfy. I'm already starting to see which is taking after DH and which me! And apparently it is lower twin who thinks my bladder is a water bed - meaning I have the 3rd trimester "I gotta pee" during my 2nd. Hey ho!

 

[dmama]

Dmama what a wondered full photo

Did anyone else feel absolutely exhausted in the early weeks? I know people say they're tired and have trouble staying up past 8pm but I'm literally falling asleep on my feet for most of the day. I feel wiped out and am so tired I can't function properly. I look like I haven't slept for months and ie been getting 9-10 hours a night!

Oh definately!!!! I was so fatigued, I was absolutely wasted by 2pm...It was that way for quite some time....I think it was until I got off the progesterone suppositories and that was somewhere around 10 weeks or so...I do feel for you, but soon you will feel better!

 

[dmama]

Davecr - Your vacation sounds fabulous! I am jealous....Glad you got a pre-shower!
I also settled on the Chicco Car Seat! I did some research and it had pretty good marks...

I also have been feeling that my body is wayyy different now. Bending over is hard...Also putting on my pants standing is not so comfy...It is weird how the belly is in the way...even washing dishes when it bumps up agains the sink.....I have to keep remembering: I AM PREGNANT....things aren't really the same...LOL

Everyone seems to be doing so well....That sounds so good
I am just trying to get some of the big basics under the belt like car seat and bassinet and some newborn clothing and supplies... I don't want to go overboard doing too much but just getting enough to be settled...I don't like going out in the bad weather, and definately not interested in doing it at 7 or 8 months...I have to work as much as I can before going out on maternity leave, so I hope that for my winter break, I can actually have a break and then come the new year, just sort of enjoy the last trimester preparing the house, crocheting my afghan and waiting for baby!

 

[~Hope~]

Wow so much stuff we have to buy

Sounds like if bump is getting in the way of washing up its a good time to pass on that chore

Glad to hear I'm not the only exhausted one. Yesterday was actually a better day, tired but not feeling like a zombie. Or course last night I had a terrible night sleep and was woken early by my two cats having a full on fight by my bed! Might need a nap today

 

[Caseys]

You all might appreciate this, the other night I noticed my nether region had grown out of control. I can't see it anymore so in order to give it a bit of a "trim", I sat down on the bathroom floor with my back propped up against the counter and a pair of scissors, and tried to "weed whack" like a blind person without cutting myself. Needless to say, my husband walked in as I was finishing up and the look he gave me was priceless and then he just kinda shrugged and looked at my like "you crazy woman" when I told him what I was doing.

I was able to accomplish my mission without cutting myself though!!

On a totally different note, I've been craving Bailey's Irish Cream for the last several months, especially now that it's snowed a few times and probably more so knowing I can't have it. I bought their nonalcoholic creamer in the grocery store and tried it with hot chocolate. It's almost as good as the real thing! I think I need to go purchase a case of it....

 

[Miss Lemon]

Love it Caseys - can imagine I'll be doing something similar in a month or so!

I'm with you on the craving alcohol, but for me it is wine. Going to make a spaghetti bolognese later which has red wine in it. Arghh. Will have to try very hard not to take a swig out of the bottle! It feels such a long time as I didn't drink for 6 weeks before the IVF started. Only 3.5 months to go though! Wonder if they'll let me have a glass in the delivery room. And a large hunk of stilton cheese?