MAY we all be blessed with baby! May 2013 and beyond (BFFs Seeking BFPs)

[ProfWife]

newbie - 105?! I thought it was getting hot in FL too early (we were in upper 80s, pushing 90). It's a comfy 76 out there right now. I'm praying we'll keep a bit of cap on the heat for a while longer. I love the sunshine; I hate the sweat!

Is it any wonder why Florida has John Gorrie's statue in the Capitol Building in DC as one of our two reps? Air conditioning...I love air conditioning.

 

[melann13]

And to think, I drove 5hrs through the snow on Friday!
Looking like warmer weather later this week here in MN though.
Good luck newbie! Rooting for you!

 

[kksy9b]

Good luck for Thursday!!

 

[newbie2013]

Thanks for the support everyone. My clinic just called to cancel my appointment on Thursday I made another one for Sunday - the next day that he's coming to this clinic, but it is cd12 on Sunday... I've sent my doc a text message asking if I should drive across town on Saturday to see him at his other clinic (where my embies are!), or wait until Sunday. More fricken waiting!

 

[melann13]

That's terrible newbie! I hope that the doc is able to see you on Saturday at least.
Seems like the last kind of appt they should be allowed to cancel...

 

[ProfWife]

Yeah - I can't believe they'd cancel during a FET. It's clearly not an "emergency" situation since you're getting notice on a Monday. You'd think they'd have a back-up doc available or an earlier date to make sure you're within your appropriate window.

Praying your doc is more flexible than his scheduler. (I have had nurses and doctors squeeze me in when the scheduler refused budge.)

 

[momwithbabies]

Grrrr...hoping your doctor finds a way to get you in!!!

 

[newbie2013]

Unfortunately, this clinic is just his consulting rooms. He's not coming at all that day so it isn't a matter of him fitting me in and because it is just rooms, not the actual fertility clinic, there aren't any other doctor that can fill in. He replied to my message, asking me to come to the fertility clinic on Saturday, which dh readily agreed to, even though it will be a long drive. That will be cd11, so perfect timing.

Enough about me, how's everyone else doing?

 

[ProfWife]

Hanging in over here. Took a walk in the cool morning air (trying to get my restless legs and acid reflux to settle down). OB appointment this morning for a check in. This one will mark the beginning of my last 2 week stretches - it's every week from the next one on... We'll hit 33 weeks tomorrow.

My first baby shower was a bit of a bust. Lots of weddings that weekend, one friend lost a grandmother, one had a little baby at home with a really high fever...so, it was a very tiny group, but it was such a sweet time that it made up for those who couldn't be there (and who all had very, very legitimate reasons why...I'm definitely not upset with anyone).

How's everyone else doing?

 

[ClandestineTX]

FX for Saturday newbie! I'm so glad he responded to your message and that your transfer will be soon!

@ProfWife, I can't believe how far along you are! I hope you aren't too uncomfortable and that things continue well!

AFM... Got genome screening results yesterday, everything looks great. This is a new test that looks at all the chromosomes not just the 13/18/21. I see regular OB tomorrow morning and don't see specialist again until anatomy scan on May 5th. Can't complain, still keeping my weight in check and seemed to have dodged MS completely. Will be 15 weeks this Friday, which still seems surreal. Happy though!

 

[ProfWife]

Clande - I missed MS, too (I think having to go back and forth to the hospital for my dad during those 4 weeks at the beginning exhausted me so much my body gave me some grace). Now acid reflux is kicking my butt (and making me exhausted) - Pepcid 2X day for the last 2 months, which worked well at first but now I'm taking 6-8 Tums a day as well. Doc is taking me off Pepcid 2X a day and putting me on one OTC Nexium during the day, one Pepcid at night. We'll see in 2 weeks how that is working.

I am so excited you've hit the 2nd trimester. Be ready, even keeping your weight in check, to wake up in a few weeks to a protruding belly. It seemed like our little girl just popped out one day and hasn't stopped growing since. Are you feeling movements yet?

 

[ClandestineTX]

I'm only 14w4d, so no movements yet! My weight is more my starting BMI was obese, thanks to all my hormones issues. I'm on an OB and MFM specialist approved exercise program, nothing special, just got ok to continue and weight target for my BMI is 10-22 lbs total. I still eat plenty, no reductions there. I am just working hard to make sure I don't gain any beyond what's necessary for this to continue in a healthy way.

I'm so sorry to hear about your heartburn, I have to image it's where your little girl is at?

 

[melann13]

I've just learned that the belly certainly sticks out faster with round 2!! Holy crap. Was not prepared. I'm 6+5 today and wearing maternity pants. Feel like a fool... Just the underbelly kind (not full panel), but Sunday after church I put on a looser pair of jeans no problem (my more fitted ones still buttoned, but not as comfy). By Sunday night I COULD NOT button my pants. I had a pooch by 13 weeks the first time, and I'm not slim (5'5" about 145lb, pre preg), but I seriously feel like I'm not going to be able to hide this for long. I know most of it is bloat, but it is still certainly related to pregnancy, and looks like it for sure. Anxious for my US on Friday to make sure there's a HB and measurements looks good. Then I have a meeting with our maternity advocate on Monday to help me strategize how to talk to my dept chair and what I want to ask for as far as a reduced spring semester for next year. Hopefully I can tell him next Tuesday so that I have less anxiety about people realizing it. I don't really want to tell students until the end of the semester, but considering I almost tossed my cookies during a lecture yesterday, I'm not sure that will pan out for me either!

 

[pathos]

melann13, congrats!

 

[melann13]

Thanks Pathos!! Long time- no see!

 

[melann13]

Back from early US. Measuring right on at 7+1 with a HB of 142!

 

[ClandestineTX]

Fantastic, Melann!

Newbie.... tomorrow, is it?

AFM... saw regular OB on Wednesday, actually down two pounds from where I started, but eating whenever I'm hungry and just trying to stay active, but also taking a day off (like today) when the fatigue tells me to!

 

[kksy9b]

Great news melann!!

Newbie- GL for your appointment this weekend!

Clande- sounds like you're listening to your body and following your instinct. I didn't gain any weight until like 23/24 weeks and only put on 16 total...I'm hoping for the same this time around!!

AFM, I am gearing up to O and started the BD'ing last night. Really hoping this is our month!

 

[RaeChay]

great news melann and clandie!

GL newbie and kksy!

 

[newbie2013]

Yes! Today is ultrasound day Neither of us slept at all well last night. I tossed and turned while dh watched a bit more TV. He fell asleep on the couch and brought a mosquito in with him early in the morning which ate me alive and buzzed around my ears for hours. Going to be a long day.... doesn't help that I'm super stressed and not feeling well.

Great news clande and melann. Good luck kksy!