June Baby Angels

[Meli_H]

Hey Vegas, my oh is asking if you can recommend a few top 'not to miss' sites near the convention? I know we can google it but would be good to get a local's perspective?

With my dd I wasn't charting but I bought some clearblue opks and just did it the few days I got the smiley face, oh and I used actual raw eggwhites too, haha! x x x

hey jasmine,
curious: what do you mean about using actual raw eggwhites? what did you use them for?

 

[Meli_H]

Hey Vegas, my oh is asking if you can recommend a few top 'not to miss' sites near the convention? I know we can google it but would be good to get a local's perspective?

With my dd I wasn't charting but I bought some clearblue opks and just did it the few days I got the smiley face, oh and I used actual raw eggwhites too, haha! x x x

hey jasmine,
i know you didnt ask my opinion...BUT i hope you dont mind if I add my two cents. I loved the musical 'jersey boys' and would totally recommend it! Even my dh enjoyed it!

 

[vegasbaby]

Jasmine: I sent you a PM about Vegas as I didn't want to bore everyone.

Meli: I'm jealous you got to see Jersey Boys. We had tickets at one point, but we gave away the tickets as my dh was having back issues and didn't think he could sit for that long (he did have surgery a month or two after so I guess he was right). Also, I think Jasmine uses the eggs for lube, but I want to hear her confirm this.

Angel: Good to hear that your dh is such a trooper. My dh is usually game, but after a few days he starts to feel like he is being used. Well, yeah, but I don't see that as something to complain about.

Nothing new to report here. Spent the weekend a bit depressed by they news and then my going out and spending too much on last minute Christmas gifts. I wasn't the only one doing this as it was almost impossible to find parking wherever I went.

 

[StefNJunk]

Stef: Hooray on finding a house you love. When do you think you'll hear something?

Jasmine: I had to laugh at your post, but remember those swimmers can last a few days so you should be fine.

We heard news on Friday. First, the seller declined our offer, but made a counter offer. We declined and made a new counter offer, which they accepted!!! Inspections are tomorrow, and as long as everything is good there, we will close on the house on January 31st! I'm soooo excited.

This weekend was a little rough for me. Stopped at the bank where we got the loan for baby bills; the teller recognized me and asked how far along I am. When I told her I had lost it, she told me she's lost 12, so she knows what it's like. Poor woman!

Saturday I had to go in for a UTI test, apparently it's a bladder infection. Can't win with my body!

Sunday we ran into one of OH's old friends, he told him about the MCs. I hate the pity face people give when they find out! We also saw OH's family for the first time since it happened. Glad they didn't say anything, but still made me sad playing with his 10 month old niece.

On the plus side (besides the house, of course!), bleeding stopped again Saturday night. It better not come back again! *crosses fingers*

And my OH is always in the mood, too! When he's not it's SUPER easy to get him in the mood. I love that

 

[vegasbaby]

Stef: Congrats on the house! That is great news. Gee, I feel really awful for the teller at your bank. Do you know if she has any children that made it or has it all been misfortune? I really hope she has a few kids. So sad. It is amazing just how many women have been through this, but no one talks about it. The secret club no one wants to belong to.

 

[Meli_H]

vegas,

IKR! Jersey boys rocked. I missed them when they were in Los Angeles in 2005, so I saw them in vegas the next opportunity I had. There were so many songs that I recognized that I didn’t even know that they (4 seasons) sang. And so many of their songs that were re-made by other artists. I totally would go see them again, and dh agrees! Thanks for your guess about the lube, it makes sense, duh on me!

I know what you mean about that horrible evil act. Even my dad was depressed about it, and he’s not the ‘softie’ type.

I can imagine that the mall was packed, but at least you got your shopping done! Maybe you did spend too much (welcome to the club), but you'll be contributing financially soon, right

Stef,

That’s great news!! Fx that inspection comes back good and there aren’t any bumps in the road to closing on your house. Sorry to hear about your UTI, and fx that the bleeding stops for good now!!

 

[StefNJunk]

Thanks meli and vegas! We have good feelings about the house inspection, so hopefully they'll be right!

vegas, she didn't mention if she had children, but she did say, "It'll happen when you least expect it," which sounded to me like she does. What got to me is she doesn't look any older than I am (29).

 

[Middysquidge]

Hi guys,

Thanks Vegasbaby so much for your more than extensive guide to Vegas, so many invaluable pointers there that we could no way get form google! I want to see 'Jersey Boys' now too!

About the eggwhites, I used it as lube like Vegas says and I had read that it helped the swimmers to live longer, much like ewcm, I wasn't sure at that stage if I got my own! (I know i do now! Been doing this too long now!) I thought it sounded funny anyway, so when dh went out of the room I sneakily put some up there! Lol! Felt a bit silly but I concieved that month!

Stef, I'm so happy for you! I really am! You know what they say, new house, new baby! Well round here they do! It's all about to happen for you, I just know it!

Jas x x

 

[angel2010]

Congrats on the house Stef!!

 

[StefNJunk]

Thanks everyone Inspections on house today, will be sure to update on how it goes!

I just finished my rx of Cipro last night. I used to get UTIs as a teen a lot, but don't remember how long the antibiotics take to work, so I'm a little worried. It seems to be worse this morning than it was before, more cramping. Wondering if the rx is just going to take a few days?

 

[jenkb123]

Stef -I hope the inspection goes great!! That is so exciting!! Hope the medication kicks in fast and the uti clears up quickly!!

I am cd9 today. Finished my last clomid Sunday. Not sure when to start using the opk's. I am thinking I might start today even though its early. That way I can be sure not to miss anything. With my crazy unpredictable cycles and the possibility that the last two months prior to my bfp that I didn't ovulate on my own I am really hoping that i will get a +opk this month.

How is everyone else doing??

 

[Meli_H]

Hi Jasmine,
Thanks for the info about the eggwhites. Good to know! I’d never heard about that…

Hi Jen,
GL on catching the O!

 

[Meli_H]

Hey vegas,
how're you doing? When do you start your new job??

 

[StefNJunk]

Feeling depressed last few days. Everything baby / toddler is making me sad. Working on getting that house... inspections didn't go so well. Possible foundation issue that could cause us to have to walk away if the seller either won't repair or lower house price. So stressed out lately

 

[Middysquidge]

Feeling depressed last few days. Everything baby / toddler is making me sad. Working on getting that house... inspections didn't go so well. Possible foundation issue that could cause us to have to walk away if the seller either won't repair or lower house price. So stressed out lately

Awww Stef, sorry to hear this babe

I know what you mean, it's so hard when it feels like babies and pregnant people are everywhere too! Remember to try and stay focused on what you will have in the future, you WILL have gorgeous snuggly baby, you WILL have fabulous new house, it's just a pain waiting for them I know!

What are your plans for Christmas? x x

 

[Meli_H]

Hey Stef,

FX that you’re dealing with a motivated seller who will repair the prob or give credit towards the selling price!! It sounds like that house is perfect and meant to be! How’s your UTI healing coming along?

Jasmine,

How’re you doing? You’re about 10dpo, am I right? Are you symptom spotting yet??

Jen,

GL on catching the O!!!

Angel,

How are you doing?

 

[Middysquidge]

Hey Meli,

I'm okay thanks

8dpo today, 'symptoms' cramping since 3dpo, like proper AF cramps at times, and very very thirsty. Temps don't show anything yet, with the last pregnancy I had a huge dip at 9dpo so I'm nervous for tomorrows temp! I can't help fantasising about getting a christmas BFP but I know it probably won't be!

How are you? About 4dpo yeah? x x x

 

[angel2010]

Angel,

How are you doing?

Doing pretty good. We got a little snow this morning and had a tornado watch last night. Seemed like before I knew it Christmas was only a week away, now time is dragging. I can't wait!!

 

[StefNJunk]

Jasmine, it definitely is a pain! I've always had a severe lack of patience! My family is over 1000 miles away, so I won't be seeing them for Xmas this year. We'll be spending it with OH's family. They're great, so I know it'll be fun As for the rest of the time off, hopefully just relaxing (and practicing baby making )

Meli, so far so good with the seller. He knows what we want fixed in the house and apparently sounds agreeable, or at least open to working with us. He'll be removing the paneling from the basement so we can see if it is a foundation issue (crossing fingers it's not, there's a TINY chance!). If it is, we will go from there. If not, it shouldn't be a problem getting him to take care of the other requests we had because they are much smaller!

As for my UTI, I'm still not sure... The cramping is mostly gone, but sometimes when I got to sit down I feel some pain in my abdomen. Since the cramping is mostly gone I get the feeling they'll tell me to wait a few more days or to come in again... really don't want to pay for another visit to find out nothing so I might just wait until tomorrow, use one of the UTI test strips I have left and see if it's still positive and then call them.

Making another trip up to the house today so OH's brother can look at it (he's planning to become a house inspector so we are going to get his opinion on the work needed). Hoping the weather stays well behaved until then... I don't have much snow driving experience (funny, being from New England!).

 

[Meli_H]

Jasmine,

Wow, symptoms sound promising! I am definitely going to check in tomorrow morning first thing to see if you got your huge dip FX FX FX!! I totally think you WILL get your xmas bfp!

I am barely 3dpo….I already have a feeling that I’m out for this month, but I will start testing starting 8dpo, just in case…..I have plenty of cheap dollar tree tests!

Angel,

Wow! Snow and tornado watch?? Didn’t know that was possible! I guess living in CA I don’t have to worry about that stuff, just have to worry about earthquakes..yikes

We’re in the same boat…time is dragging, hurry up! Hurry up!!

Stef,

Sorry that you’re so far away from your family, but at least you enjoy OH’s family. Imagine if you didn’t like them?? That would truly be horrid!
Keep us posted about the foundation issue. At least it sounds like you have a motivated seller.

fx that your UTI goes away and you don’t have to make another dr’s appt. Are you drinking cranberry juice, in addition to the RX?