IVF Oct/Nov/Dec BFP Announcement & 9month term thread!

[FirstTry]

It's great reading everyone's updates and seeing your pics!

JDH: good luck!

AFM, things are going well. The third trimester hit me like a freight train, as I can only last about 4 hours before I need a nap. Work is going to be fun these next few months! Other than that, my baby is active, which is wonderful. I am actually able to wake him up and get him to move if I haven't felt him in a few hours. That is very reassuring.

I guess I'm nesting, because I am doing my best to gather all the necessities. My mom visited and bought us a crib and I've been collecting hand-me-downs of other stuff from friends. My shower is in a few weeks, so that should help too. We've finished one coat of paint in the nursery. And I bought a glider, which I might start sleeping in if my acid reflux gets worse :/

 

[Em260]

Whisper - my friend's son had a large flat spot and had to wear a helmet. It's amazing the difference it made and now he has a perfectly round little head. Good for you for listening to your mom instincts and getting her evaluated

JDH - how are you feeling? Any change?

First - I'm totally in the nesting mood now too. I just want everything organized and put in it's place . That's great your little guy is so active! What do you do to wake him up if you haven't felt him? I've tried orange juice but it doesn't seem to affect my little one. Just gives me a sugar high hehe.

 

[JDH1982]

I feel OK, just sick of waiting!! Desperate to meet him/her. Still have no real signs, but did have a bit of backache this morning, which isn't a contraction but at least i'm finally starting to get some niggles!

 

[Em260]

I feel OK, just sick of waiting!! Desperate to meet him/her. Still have no real signs, but did have a bit of backache this morning, which isn't a contraction but at least i'm finally starting to get some niggles!

Ooh that sounds promising! It won't be long now at all

 

[FirstTry]

Whisper - my friend's son had a large flat spot and had to wear a helmet. It's amazing the difference it made and now he has a perfectly round little head. Good for you for listening to your mom instincts and getting her evaluated

JDH - how are you feeling? Any change?

First - I'm totally in the nesting mood now too. I just want everything organized and put in it's place . That's great your little guy is so active! What do you do to wake him up if you haven't felt him? I've tried orange juice but it doesn't seem to affect my little one. Just gives me a sugar high hehe.

I usually just lie down on my side. If that doesn't work, I flip over back and forth. Sometimes, if DH gets close to my belly and speaks to the baby that wakes him up too.

 

[holdontohope]

I was just notified there sending us to a GI specialist at a hospital 3 hours away next week! I am relieved she will finally be getting the help she deserves, but at the same time terrified the specialist will want to do some kind of scope and more testing

 

[JDH1982]

Still couldn't have a sweep today, as cervix still closed *urgh*

Hopefully things will still happen on their own, otherwise my induction is booked for 15th November, i'd go in around 3pm. Really hoping to go natural before then...I have a week, cmon baby!

hope everyone else is doing ok?

 

[Em260]

Hold - I'm sure the specialist will have some answers for you. Hopefully the testing won't be too invasive and your little girl will be on her way to feeling better soon

JDH - hope things start moving soon!

 

[wannabeprego]

@Hold, I hope that the appointment goes well for your daughter and that she feels better soon. Fingers crossed she doesn't need to go through much testing!!!

@JDH, I hope that your baby decides to make an apperance soon without induction and that your L&D is quick, easy and pain free. I hope your baby is born happy and healthy!!

Sorry I haven't been on much lately guys!! The twins keep me super busy!! They are both growing fast and doing really great!!

I posted a picture of the twins in my journal in their Halloween costumes if anyone wants to sneak a peek and i did a quick update on how they are doing on there also....

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/p...-wks-2-4-mth-nicu-stay-both-home-now-198.html

 

[wannabeprego]

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[Whisper82]

Em - I'm glad to hear your friend had success with a helmet for her LO. I'm taking Rose to see the orthotist on Friday. Hope you are feeling well!

First - I'm all for hand-me-downs and good deals! I had really bad reflux during pregnancy also (it's kind of still going on ) and my doc said Zantac is safe. Maybe ask your doc about medicine if it it gets bad.

JDH - hoping you have an announcement for us by now!

Hold - Hope everything goes well with the specialist!

Wanna - Glad to hear everything is going well with the twins!

We are just rolling along as usual, though this is likely to be a pretty challenging week. DH left on a business trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina today. He will be gone for almost a whole week...not getting back till Saturday. I do have family living nearby, so I can get some help with the twins, but I am going to be mostly on my own for a week. Usually DH helps a lot with the girls in the evenings after work. Hopefully I can keep my sanity and not get too lonely for DH.

 

[Em260]

Wanna - so good to hear from you and happy the twins are doing well. I'll send you a pm for facebook.

Whisper - let us know how the appt goes. My friend was so upset at first when her little guy had to get the helmet but honestly it didn't bother him at all. Little ones are very adaptable. Hope this week without your DH passes quickly!

AFM - I'll be 28 weeks tomorrow ahh! Can't believe I'm in the third trimester. I'm still feeling great so hopefully that continues. I have an OB appt on Wednesday and I'll be doing the glucose test. I'm praying I'll get more good news about my placenta previa.

 

[Whisper82]

Em - 28 weeks! Wow! So glad you are still feeling good. Still staying off bed rest right? That is great!

So it has been just over two days since DH left. We are already practically imploding without him. Ugh. The twins only let me sleep for three hours last night. My parents and sister agreed to watch them for a couple hours today so I could take a nap, but I was so frustrated after picking the twins up that I wished I had not asked for help! My mom told me she gave them peanut butter even though I have specifically told her they are not supposed to have it. So mad. But my mom gets offended by EVERYTHING so I didn't even confront her about it at the time. I was too tired to even deal with her at the time. But I do have to think of a way to tell her again that they cannot have peanuts so I can make sure it does not happen again. Any advice?

 

[JDH1982]

Still waiting ladies!! Baby far too comfy. Induction booked for Friday evening if baby not here by then. So all being well, baby should defo be here by Saturday!

 

[Em260]

Whisper - yes, still staying off bed rest . I'm still on limited activity, no heavy lifting and only walking allowed, but I'm so used to it now it feels normal. I would just be very firm with your Mom that you're following the pediatrician's recommendation about waiting to introduce peanuts. I know it's hard my Mom is so similar to yours and gets offended if I disagree with her in any way but just stand your ground.

JDH - your little one is so cozy in there!! Hope he or she decides to make an appearance soon!

 

[JDH1982]

Well tonight I will be making sure my bag is all sorted, as tomorrow is definitely the day for induction! I'm sad that I haven't gone naturally and won't get the birth i'd hoped for, but at least soon my rainbow will be in my arms where they belong!

All that matters is that he/she arrives safely. They've kept me waiting long enough lol

Hopefully it won't be a lengthy induction and baby will be here tomorrow, but if not it should defo be Saturday.

xx

 

[Em260]

JDH - good luck!! Wishing you a safe and easy delivery! Can't wait to hear your update!

 

[Whisper82]

Congrats JDH! That is so exciting! I'm dying to see if you have a boy or girl. Good luck; I hope everything goes smoothly!

 

[FirstTry]

Good luck, JDH. I'm sure all will go well!

 

[holdontohope]

Today November 17th is Preemie Awareness Day!!!! So thankful for my tiny miracle

Congrats to all of you on your tiny preemies!!!!

Go purple for Preemies!!