Mid-August Testers

[snowflakes120]

Congrats to you Nic!! Welcome to the world Finlay!! I am sure all is well in your world!!

Hands - Yea, my OPK yesterday had a pretty line for only CD11 so I think I'm going to OV either tomorrow or Wed. I'm holding my pee (which I really have to go!!) til 1 and then I will do another OPK. Not really doing much different this month. I've chilled out alot and have the "Don't give a crap about anything" kinda mood. Trying not to stress.

I have my Ultrasound tomorrow to have a look see at my Follicles. So I am excited about that.

We leave for NYC on Thursday so it will be nice to get away. We come back on Monday evening. It will at least help to keep my mind off that my would be due date should be coming up very very soon.

 

[InHisHands]

Snow - i can't imagine having to deal with a loss and all the reminders that go with it. I think it will be good for you to get away and pamper yourself during this time.

I didn't know about your ultrasound... so that is very exciting news!!!!! Be sure to update us on how it went.

My next appointment is Friday. Tomorrow i plan on getting a birthing ball to see if i cant get Dexter to engage this week. He's been pretty quiet today. I'm thinking about drinking a cherry coke to get him going. I dont like it when he's too quiet. It's hard to believe that within 4 1/2 weeks i'll have my baby boy.. and that my due date is 2 1/2 weeks away!

 

[NewbieLisette]

Hey ladies :wave:

OMG soo much excitement here & ive been missing it all!!! EEEKKKK!!!!!!!

Congrats Nic...what a beautoful name you chose! I can't wait to see a pic of the little pip who gave you such a hard time Is he a good baby? I wanna hear all the details when you can catch your breath!!!

Snow sweetie I'm thinking of you and praying for this cycle...sounds like you've been on quite the rollercoaster latley

Bex beautiful bump you got going girlfriend!!! LOVE IT!!!! How you been feeling!

Hands getting oh sooo close!!! How has the emotion been for you hunni?

Bea and CH :wave:

A couple quick pics before heading to bed for me...tired, sore, achy and swollen momma had a crazy weekend with my bff's wedding up north and a sleepover, then our maternity photo shoot yesterdat and with my mom recently home from abroad and baby shower preparations for my house next sunday its quite the worldwind right now!!!

 

[InHisHands]

Lisette - Great to hear from you hon! I thought we might had lost you there for a moment. Melina's room looks great. You guys put a lot of work into that paint job and your bump is growing!!! I can't believe you are in 3rd trimester already. Where has the time gone?

How are you feeling? Is hubby okay with being team pink? Are the neighborhood boys gonna be safe with dad around?

 

[CHDickey]

Hey ladies!

Nic congrats on Finlay!! Want to see pics!

Snow- I am with you on the HSG I was in horrible, horrible pain afterwards. I thought I was going to pass out!!

Afm all is well and not exciting. Looking to do hubby's surgery the 10th or 17th of August. Just depends on the doctors schedule. Sent a letter to first doctor in regards to him fixing the coding and still nothing has changed. Good thing we have a lawyer in the family to write a nasty threat letter!!

 

[InHisHands]

Yay for August CH!!!! It will come in no time! What are your plans for this summer?

 

[Srbjbex]

Hi Ladies

First day back at work today after a long bank holiday weekend in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee - it was a great weekend (if you dont count the weather). Feeling very patriotic today!

Lisette & CH - really great to hear from you ladies

CH - good that you have hubby's surgery booked in for August. it's not that far away really. I go on maternity leave at work on 17th August so I dont think its that far away at all!

Lisette - really great pics from you as usual. Nursery is looking good, as is mummy! We are all decorated now in the nursery are getting the furniture delivered in a couple of weeks, so I will update with a pic as soon as the furniture is in.

Hands - did you get your birthing ball? Tomorrow I am going to an antenatal exercise class so try and make sure I am getting regular exercise and I think they do stuff on the balls every week. It's all meant to be about preparing your body for labour so I hope it will be good!

Nic -How's life as a mum treating you? Did you get to see much of the Jubliee celebrations? I was thinking this weekend is a great year to be born in the UK - everyone will remember 2012

Snow - Did you ov??? and how did you ultrasound go??? Either way I am conviced that the laid back approach is the way to go. And enjoy NYC. Are you planning on seeing a show whilst you are there?

Bea - hope you are and your little one are doing ok too! Saw some pics the other day on FB and she definitely is a little cutie!

 

[CHDickey]

Thanks y'all. Nothing too extraordinary. Just professional development, projects around the house and a weekend trip to Las Vegas in late July. Other than that dieting...down almost 15 pounds have a ways to go!!

 

[snowflakes120]

CH - Sounds like fun! August will be here before you know it! Oh fun Vegas!

Bex - Sounds like you have busy! Have fun at class tonight!

Hands - Hope your busy bouncing on your ball!

Lisette - So happy to hear from you! LOVE LOVE LOVE the crib! I want details - where did you get it? Who's the maker? I LOVE it!

Nic - Hope all is well with you and Finlay!

Bea - Miss you girl!

Well, the Ultrasound went well. I found out I have 1-26mm & 1-18mm Follicle both on my right. He said I should pop the 26mm any second and the 18mm should release in another day or two. I asked a friend about the 26mm because it seemed awfully big to me - she said it was big and most likely overripe and it will hard for sperm to penetrate for conception to take place. So fast forward to today - no temp raise. So I haven't released either eggs yet - pretty upset because that means that 26mm is just getting bigger (they grow 1-2mm per day). I am just holding out hope that I ovulate both the eggs or just the 18mm. The 18mm one is perfect so I really hope that one is the one. I have no way of knowing which one or if both make it out...

I think on lunch I am making the RE (fertility specialist) appt. I feel ready - I am in my 7th cycle after the MC and in over a year of TTC at this point. I had a breakdown in the shower this AM. All the calmness exited and all the stress is back in. I need my strength back but I am finding it really hard to find the joy/positivity in all this. I can't see why God is doing this to us - I can't see his plan. I figure it will take 3 weeks to get the appt and that would be at the start of my my next cycle.

But Vaca tomorrow couldn't have come at a better time.

 

[InHisHands]

Bex - yes i did get my ball. You will have to share what you class has to say about exercises on it. I've only been told to bounce and sway my hips back and forth to get baby to engage.

Ch - Your plans sound fun. I love going to waterparks and etc. My husband and I are huge water/amusement park junkies... and with the little one on the way and my hubby gone, it takes this whole season out. And next year it will all be about the kiddie rides unless we bring someone else along to give us an hour or two for the big kid stuff. So none the less... enjoy your summer!!!! It may be your last one before a kiddo comes along.

Snow - I see your postive opks on your chart. Hopefully they both will release and you can either have the latter or both eggs (faternal twins) meet up with sperm. I know that are you are stressing sweetie. I know what helped me when i was going through such lows is 1. the story of sarah having a child in her old age and God promised her she would have one but made her wait. 2. God sometimes allows us to go through trials so that later in life we can help someone else out who is going through the same thing. 3. God is waiting for the right TIMING which is something we can never see until its behind us. 4. He may be waiting for the right sperm/egg combo . -so you dont have to go through another m/c.

Hang in there sweetie. I'm praying for you and hope this month is it!!

Lisette - when does maternity leave start for you?

Nic - How are things with you, hubby, and Finlay?

Bea- I hope all is well.

 

[NewbieLisette]

Good Morning girls :wave:

Can it be Friday already??? Sooo tired and sore this morning! The lack of sleep is really catching up with me and the wave of emotions and hormones don't help Had my first pre-natal last night and L&D talk was all a buzz....I wanted to run out screaming at the top of my lungs!!!!!! LOL

Snow the collection is Munire Bristol, solid wood and convertible...has really nice detailing but not too girlie just incase We have our 3D scan tonight so we'll know for sure I guess! LOL I hope you are enjoying the vaca sweetie, sending lots of hugs your way, I know how hard it is after a loss

Hands how you doing girl? How's the emotions been for you? I was thinking of you last night as I sobbed wondering if there was such a thing as post-pardom while pg as you had once mentioned!!! Maternity leave is only due to start for me 10days before my due date (Aug.17)! Kinda praying my Dr puts me off earlier cuz the swelling is getting really painful and the exhaustion is getting harder to work through every day

Bex can't wait to see your nursery pics! Your bump is beautiful love

CH great job on the weight loss! How did you do it??? vegas is gonna be such a blast girl!!!


Nic and Bea we need beautiful little baby pics up in here xxx

 

[Srbjbex]

It's not Friday just yet - only Thursday!! (although I did have to double check when you said that!)

And exciting news because we both finish for maternity leave on the same day!!! Only 10 weeks to go

 

[InHisHands]

Lisette - After that week of like total depression, i was able to come out of it with a better attitude. Hormones are just aweful in third tri. I hope you are feeling better, and if not.. perhaps soon. But try not to beat yourself up too much if you cry at the drop of a hat. It's normal, otherwise all pregnant women would be sent to the looney bin. Are you not ready to face L&D??

Maternity leave is sooo nice. Enjoy it ladies when you get to it!!!

I've enjoyed not having to go to work on the days im down or in the mornings where i couldnt sleep the night before. I do miss work and can't believe im not going to go back in August when the school year starts... but i suppose it will sink in sooner or later.

AFM - I don't feel like i've made any progress this week. I have an appointment tomorrow, but im not counting on them telling me anything different than from last week. Oh please dont be a late baby dex!!

 

[NotNic]

Hey ladies. Sorry I have been awol this last week. I really cant wait until I have internet again at home. I'm lost without it!

So here is Finlay guys So proud of my little boy. He is so content. A lovely feeder and sleeper though he has left me rather a little bit sore and I have had to turn to expressing on the mw's advice to give myself a break. I can't work the machines though and end up wearing more milk than ends up in the bottle!

Hands - I started to think that Pip / Finlay would be late and then he went and surprised us.

Snow - I'll be checking in to see how you get on. Fingers crossed for you. Keep going with those blueberris too!

Lisette - Just gorgeous photos! What a lovely reminder of your pregnancy.

CH - Wow excellent work on the weight loss. what's your secret?

Bex - Loving the fact that you are on mat leave countdown. I really no longer miss work! I have more important stuff now.

Bea - Lots of love to you. Hope you are getting on well.

 

[InHisHands]

awwwwww nic!!! He's adorable. It's hard to believe that this past september he wasnt even around at all.. and now look at how big he is!!! How busy does it seem for you? Do you get any free time to relax or does the little guy take up all the time? How's sleep going for you? Does he let you get 3 or 4 hours in before waking up again?

AFM - This morning when i woke up, i went to change underwear and there was this glob about an inch in diameter of creamy white. It resembled creamcheese/yogurt. When i googled image searched it... it confirmed... that was at least part of my mucus plug.. yay! That doesnt mean anything as far as labor... but it's still exciting! I went to my appointment today but the new lady i have doesnt check cervix's till 39 weeks .. so i don't have an update on dilation, effacement, engagement. While checking me though, she said i was having a contraction. I didn't feel a thing... but she's an OBGYN so she should know right? It's hard to believe that i could be giving birth anywhere from now to 4 weeks!

 

[NotNic]

Sounds very promising Hands. I lost my plug over the course of about a fortnight so it sounds like you and Dexter are on track. How is the swelling at the moment? I still have fat ankles and calves, but my feet are much better.

 

[InHisHands]

Since i quit work, the swelling hasn't been a problem. --- lazy couch potato here haha.

Since Friday night though i have developed tiny extremely itchy red bumps in my stretch marks. So far it only affects two of my stretchmark lines. I'm afraid of it being PUPPP... but it doesnt look like the images on google. *shrugs* i have an appointment thursday and if i can manage (ie it doesnt spread like wild fire and baby keeps moving), i will wait till then to bring it up. In the mean time im trying benydrl and hydrocrotizone cream. The cream helps for the first 30 minutes... then back to itching i go.

Do you ever call Finlay Pip? How is he doing? He's so cute. Do you find it hard to set him down?

 

[Srbjbex]

Morning ladies - hope everyone had a lovely weekend. Another super busy one for me, I feel like I havent stopped! I was on (another!) hen do Friday and Saturday, lots of fun and actually came away in profit from the races so that makes a change for me! Sunday was my grandad's birthday and he took us all out for a lovely Sunday lunch which was nice.

Nic - Finlay looks absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!! I bet you are so proud

Hands- my exercise class went well on Thursday, really enjoyed it. A nice small group of ladies, very chatty! I am going to definitely get myself a birthing ball as well as we used them a lot in the class and it was really good!

Snow - I hope you are having a good holiday!!!! I'm ready for more chart stalking

 

[InHisHands]

Wow bex... you have been busy. But at least its in a good way! How old is granddad?


AFM - The rash has now spread to other stretch mark lines (but not inbetween them). I'm miserable.

 

[snowflakes120]

Sounds like all are going great while I was on Vaca! Fell off the blueberries track while away. I need to get some more...It was really nice to get away and just forget about things. I LOVED being with my BFF as well. I miss her so much!

While I was away I got 2 key pieces of mail. #1 - I got a letter from my awesome OBGYN which I LOVE saying he is retiring and his last day of work will be July 8th. Total bummer. I am quite upset as I loved him and his monitoring of me. #2 - The huge packet of info for the Fertility Specialist. Holy crap tons to fill out! I made my appt for July 23rd - it was the 1st they had available - 6 weeks out!!! It was harder to muster up the courage to actually make the appt than I thought - I feel that now it is real that I really def have an issue. Really hoping for that BFP in this or next cycle so I don't have to go...