January 2020 Garnets!!!

[MommyPrice]

Prior to starting fertility treatments (Clomid), I was a doula and an apprentice for a midwife. But, I knew that I tend to have eventful pregnancies, so when we started trying I took my leave. My husband's income can support our family while I stay at home for a year after baby is born. So in January 2021, I hope to either resume what I was doing (apprentice to become a CPM), to enroll in the Midwives College of Utah (apprentice and get a bachelor's for CPM), or start University to become an RN and from there get my masters in Midwifery (CNM). CPMs can only do home births, whereas CNMs can do home births or hospital births. Regardless, I'm a nut for birth and it's a true passion of mine to learn about it all!

 

[beccabear86]

Co – yes! I built a basic registry yesterday (for my own reference, really, more than anything else) and saw that! How much easier could it get, honestly… two thumbs up for babylist.

OnErth – I would generally agree about office clothes, with one exception – LulaRoe! I have a whole bunch of it in my closet, and not only does it work well in my office job (in the prints that I have, anyway), but they’re so stretchy and forgiving, I’m hoping to be able to wear it all well into my pregnancy and avoid having to buy a bunch of maternity clothes. Win for everyone!

AFM – I am a 9-5er, office junkie; I am in supply chain (product forecasting, etc) for a major medical device company. I sit in a cube all day and have a lovely view of the parking lot. haha

 

[Fit_Mama2Be]

So glad everything is alright with baby Mommyprice!!!

I'm a paralegal at a fancy downtown law firm but the dress code is business casual do I can get away with leggings and a nice top.

This morning my two weeks of non-stop all day and night nausea finally gave way to actual vomiting and now I feel like a whole new person! I will happily vomit every morning if it means feeling human for the rest of the day.

 

[ashley2pink]

I own 2 online businesses. One is on Etsy and is mainly baby girl headbands and bows. I’ve been doing that since 2012.
The other is a girls clothing site. Not babies, mainly toddler through big girl

 

[co_fostermom]

Okay mamas of one or more:

How often were your pregnancy dreams accurate predictors of the future?

I dreamt that my doctor discovered I am having twins at my appointment next week.

During my first pregnancy I dreamt I started bleeding and two days later I miscarried so now I’m legit worried lol!

Oh pregnancy!

 

[OnErth&InHvn]

I dont remember pregnancy dreams with the other 3. Doesnt mean I didn't have them, just dont remember.

With this baby, so far it's been a girl. I had a dream of bleeding right before my bleeding. I also had dreams of twins at my appointment but I have a history of twins so that's not crazy.

 

[Serenyx]

Hello ladies

I will tentatively join you if that's ok. Based on LMP I have an EDD of 31st Jan so I am around 6+4 now (although I will have a c-section at 39 weeks so will actually be due around 24th ish).

I'm a little worried as I haven't had the best start to this pregnancy - I had 4 xrays on my leg just before I got my BFP and have been on maximum dose painkillers for over 3 weeks now I need to make an appt with my GP to make sure this isn't going to cause any problems. I'm also in my late 30's but we did want another before I turn 40 so I am keeping everything crossed that this all works out ok!

Looking forward to sharing this journey with you all x

 

[OnErth&InHvn]

Hi seren!! I had an xray of my finger with dd2 and had no idea I was pregnant. Shes out playing right now!

I called the pediatrician today to ask if they offer a prenatal or what for the new baby and she said since my girls go there, just call when this baby is born to get in. Ok then!

 

[Literati_Love]

Co foster - I don’t think any of my pregnancy dreams have been accurate, except I guess at the end of my pregnancy with dd1, I dreamt that dd1 was a newborn and did something remarkable and my dad said, “that’s advanced!” Haha. It was a random dream, but dd1 was a very advanced baby and hit all her milestones quite early. None of my bad dreams came true.

Afm - I also have an office job but it’s pretty casual and I can wear jeans and a nicer top. I could probably get away with leggings, but I don’t have any tops that look good with leggings.

It was super interesting reading about everyone’s jobs!

Red head - I am 7 today, so you are just1 day behind. It’s hard to keep track of who’s where because I don’t always notice that people posted the day before. I’m glad a few of us are within a day of each other, though!

 

[ashley2pink]

Ugh guys, I had a dream 2 days ago that I went to the bathroom and was bleeding super heavy. Hopefully it’s just random though! I feel like in past pregnancies none of my dreams really predicted anything. I would have dreams of having a boy or girl with my last and she is just a girl. I also had a dream that I didn’t want her. I left her in the car on purpose and brought my older 2 inside. I woke up so sad that I would even dream that.

 

[co_fostermom]

Welcome serenyx! Is this your first? Or what number are you on?

Ashley that's a horrible dream and I really hope it doesn't come true. If it makes you feel better, I had a bleeding dream in week 5 but I somehow knew in the dream that everything would be all right and it wasn't a problem, but I haven't had any bleeding this pregnancy so far in real life. I think maybe we dream through things we fear or haven't dealt with properly in our subconscious....it's all just more vivid in pregnancy I guess!

 

[Literati_Love]

Ashley - sorry about your bad dream. That’s always scary. It *was* just a dream, and I’m sure nothing will come of it.

 

[ashley2pink]

I had spotting at 4+6 this pregnancy but I also actually had a hematoma with my last pregnancy and bled so heavy with clots and cramps and baby was okay. That went on weeks 7-10 and then I spotted until
Week 15. So maybe it’s a mix of those 2 things that is causing me to stress and dream about bleeding. Every time I use the bathroom I get a little scared to check the toilet paper in case there is blood. But everyday that I don’t have blood means I am slowly lessening my chances of a miscarriage. I really don’t want a hematoma again either. It was so stressful and I had to be on bed rest from weeks 10-15 to get it to stop bleeding. I read that once you have a hematoma you are more likely to get another in a later pregnancy.

 

[OnErth&InHvn]

Im still checking the TP. Even looking in the toilet.

11am est is my appointment tomorrow. I really hope it's a good one. I dont feel like anything is wrong but when you've had a loss that innocence is stolen. I *should* go and measure 7 weeks. I *should* have a baby with a HB measuring 7w2d. I could go and have a dead baby. Ugh. Thanks anxiety.

 

[Serenyx]

Welcome serenyx! Is this your first? Or what number are you on?

Thank you for the welcome

I currently have 2 daughters, the eldest is coming up 5 and the youngest is 18 months

 

[Serenyx]

I dont feel like anything is wrong but when you've had a loss that innocence is stolen.

I know exactly how you feel - I hope all goes well tomorrow

 

[Yellowmoon]

Hi everyone- sorry I've been MIA- work has been a bit stressful. Hope you're all well.

I am still waiting for my first scan date...so annoying I haven't had it yet. I asked the midwife what I should do and she said I have to wait and that they are really busy. I'm II weeks tomorrow, so I need to have it soon really. Hopefully little one is OK in there.

 

[co_fostermom]

Aww Yellowmoon I'm sorry you're having to wait so long! And I'm sure your baby is doing great in there! It really astounds me how women managed before we had technology. They had to wait til they were showing and feeling kicks! That would drive me absolutely bonkers. I'm glad I was born when I was lol.

 

[OnErth&InHvn]

Back from OB!! We saw baby and heartbeat!!!! It was an abdominal scan but still pretty good. He said bee is hiding in the back of my uterus. Haha.

Measuring 7wks (I'm 7wks2dys) and HB is 160.

 

[goingforit]

YellowMokom sorry that you still havent got your scan. I thought they'd be out to give you further reassurance.

Welcome Serenyx

Afm I Had my viability scan today and the little heart was beating away All measured well and they have signed me over to the normal midwife So happy. 7weeks 3 days. I have the midwife on Friday so hopefully I'll soon find out my 12 week scan.

How did the others having scans get on?