Mid-August Testers

[NotNic]

Also forgot to say that Finlay is 25inches and weighs 14lb 11ozs. Over a stone of baby! That puts him 75th percentile for his height and just over 50th for his weight. Thank goodness for those cheeks!
Bex and Snow good luck for today's appointments. Let us know how you get on! xx

 

[snowflakes120]

Miss Demi says thanks for the very kind comments!

Love those cheeks on Mr. Finlay! Too cute! He's a good size too! I have a feeling my baby will be small. I was a small baby and still am small. I was only 17 lbs at a year old... So I guess we'll see....

CD9 ultrasound went good. Also had estrogen bloods again. They found 3 follicles >10mm on my left and 1 >10mm on my right. My lining was 5mm - which seems decent from what Dr. Google says. Still too early to trigger. I will need to go back again Mon or Tues for another ultrasound to see where I stand. They are going to call me today and let me know when to come in.

 

[jassicarich]

I drank like 4 glasses of wine and was a bit tipsy as I haven't been drinking in so very long! And hubby and I very irresponsibly BD'd last night. Opps!

 

[NotNic]

Yay for positive news Snow! My youngest sister who was a premie baby only weighed 10lbs at a year! My family is totally not used to healthy eaters and average weighers. We were dainty things with a whole heap of dietary niggles! I keep thinking he's gigantic and we are over feeding him but my mum keeps reminding me that 1) he's s boy and they weigh more than girls and 2) for his height he's technically a little bit lighter than he should be. Is your hubby big? Mine is average height, but a stocky build.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hey all.

Midwife appointment went well last week, baby nice and head down and in brim so I was pleased about that. On wed this week I have my Assessment at the hospital, so I'll let you know how I get on there.

Lisette - cant wait for news!!

Snow - Demi is so cute, great pictures! Sounds like there is lots of progress for you, let us know if you are going in for an ultra sound today?

Nic - more great pics of Finlay! Seems a good healthy weight too seems like 2 minutes ago when you had him, time is going quick!

Hands/ Bea - yu still having fun with your LOs?

CH - hope you can check in soon!

 

[InHisHands]

Things are going well here. I just got rid of dex's 0-3month clothes and he's in his 3-6 month clothes and 6-12 month socks!!!!! He's growing like a weed!!!! He has his two month appointment Thursday. He's 10 weeks today already.

Bex - How are you feeling? Less than a month to go and almost full term!!!

Lisette --- havent heard from you in a few days.. .does that mean she's here???!!

Snow - CD 12... shouldn't they be doing something soon? Oh im so excited about what all is going on with you this month.

Nic - i wish we lived closer so our boys could play with each other... Finlay could teach Dexter how to smile LOL

Bea - can you believe your lil one is almost 5 months?! How did introducing solids go for you?

 

[NotNic]

Watchful babies are supposed to be more intelligent Hands, so don't worry! I asked my health visitor about that as Finlay smiles loads with people he knows but is such a starer when he's at social events and large groups. You have to tell him to blink! Apparently this means that they are more socially aware than babies who smile willy nilly, as they are following conversations and looking at faces. We could always to skype playdates when they are older!

Lisette really hope this is it for you, and that you are doing okay.

Bex - great news. Not long. Eek! Have you chosen names yet?

Snow - what's things like for you right noe.

Bea and CH - hope you're doing well.

xxxx

 

[snowflakes120]

The RE office called me Friday and told me to come back tomorrow AM. But the stupid DNC (Democratic National Convention) is in town. The nurse said to give myself an extra half hr to get to the RE office. There are going to road closures and lots of extra people in town. It already takes me a half hour . I have to be there at 6:30am. That means I have to leave my house at 5 freaking 30 AM!! Things better look good!! I'll update tomorrow!!

 

[Srbjbex]

Snow- that is Early!! Hope it is worth it and goes well for you! I'm sure you'll let us know

Nic - we are decided on the name Elliot Joseph, it's nice as I am thinking of him more and more as Elliot which makes it all very real!

Hands - I am so excited about everything!! At the moment I have no fear although I'm sure that will change, I just can't wait to meet our little man!

 

[snowflakes120]

So, things went well. I have 2 leading follies. One is 22mm and the other is 14mm. I feel the one is kinda big and the other is kinda small. Eh. What do I know though. I have to trigger tonight and they want us in on Thursday for the IUI. I should OV 24-36 hrs after the shot. They will be calling me today with appt times. So here we wait. Not feeling all that positive. I have tons of questions still and feel that the RE nurse wasn't all that helpful. IUI's give BFP's when timing is perfect - I feel our timing is off for some reason.

 

[snowflakes120]

I trigger tonight at 10pm. We get to BD tonight. Skip BDing tomorrow. Hubby goes in Thursday @ 8am to give up his swimmers. I go in for the IUI at 10am. FX. I really hope this is our month!

 

[NotNic]

All crossables crossed for you Snow! I soo want this to be your month. Xxxx Also looking at dates you would have a due date almost the same as what Finlay's was. I hope that's a good omen for you Snow. xxx

 

[Srbjbex]

Good luck snow!!! Xxx

 

[MrsBea23]

Hi girls,

I had written a big long post a couple of days ago but tried to add a pic and lost it all grrrr.

Bex - let us know how you get on today, soo exciting it could be any day.

Snow - that is great news I really really hope this is the month for you Hun

Lisette - I hope you are not still waiting and if not I hope it was a nice easy birth for you.

Hands - we are waiting until 6 months to do BLW so haven't started yet. Good to hear things are going well with dex.

Nic - glad Finlay is doing so well. Ariana jumped from the 9th to the 50th centile so I was a bit worried but the HV said they are better to be putting on weight than losing so sounds like Finlay (do you call him Fin) is doing great. It's also nice to hear that babies who don't smile all the time are ok A never smiles at people unless they have a conversation with her we always say she is not a massively happy baby but she is very content. She smiles and chats away when we are at home though and that's all that matters to me he he.

Oh and forgot to say love all the pics of all 3 babies too cute.

AFU we are doing well absolutely living waterbabies and looking forward to our trip to Aus, less than 3 months until Ariana and I leave.

 

[InHisHands]

Bea - what does BLW stand for?

Bex - I'm so glad that you are standing firm on Elliot and that you can just invision your little guy being Elliot. To be honest when i first saw Dexter, i still wanted to call him Gabriel (I wanted Gabriel but hubby insisted on Dexter). I still think of him as Gabriel, but i didn't dare change it from Dexter at the hospital though with my hubby gone, i could have muahahaha

Snow - My friend who was on chlomid.. hers was 14 too and she got pregnant that month. Hang in there girl.. there's hope. I'm praying for you this month. This is such an exciting 2 week wait. I'm so hoping this is it. It was last time (aug-oct time frame) that Bea, Bex, Lisette, nic, you, and i all got pregnant. Seems like a very fertile time of year for this group.

AFM - today is my anniversary but it just doesnt feel the same without my hubby here. Our lil family just doesnt feel complete till hubby gets back. I miss him so much. I in a way am so glad that dexter hasnt ever met his daddy that way he can't miss him like i do... though i will definately be glad when he gets back so they can build a relationship together.

 

[Srbjbex]

All went well at Solihull yesterday, I am officially low risk and fine to have my baby there as long as no last minute complications arrive. I'm really pleased, i had a tour and it was very nice, about as 'un-hospitaly' as you can get. So just need bubs to behave and not go too much overdue

 

[InHisHands]

snow - update us on how the doc appointment went.

bex - that's great! I really hope things go as you hope. I know i was so thankful to have a natural birth w/o pain meds. It was very surreal and liberating for me and i know my little one had an easy safe delievery.

 

[snowflakes120]

Well, IUI went good. However, I already OV'd yesterday. So timing was absolutely horrible!! I temp'ed BBT for the just the past 2 days. I'm most likely out as I had a half degree temp raise this AM. I felt pretty bad OV aches/pains around 10AM yesterday. IUI was 10AM today. Egg was most likely already dead as it was 24 hours. What a waste of money. I've been crying all morning. I honestly can't be strong for much longer. I am so sick of everything not working out. Today I feel like just giving up completely.

Alls I can hope for is that I OV'd later yesterday than I think so the egg was still alive or our BD session on Tuesday night sealed the deal - hopefully my CM was decent enough for a few to in and wait around for my egg.

Great news is that hubby's swimmers are off the chart amazing. He had 35 million & 97% motility post sperm wash. They like to see 5 million. So he's got some superman swimmers.

 

[NotNic]

Snow if hubby's swimmers are that good I bet there was some strong ones waiting for that egg anyway. I know how hard it is to stay positive, but his analysis might just be the good news turning point you need. Also if you had two follicules is there a chance you might release two eggs, one slightly later than your first? Either way I'm positive enough for you, so if you need to feel sad a bit longer, then there will still be tons of pma vibes hovering around you.

Bex - brilliant news about today's appt. Having tried both with Finlay (pickle bottom!) I can so recommend a birthing centre!

Hands BLW stands for Baby led weaning. You might find that Dexter needs solid food before this point There are +ves and /-ves to both styles

 

[InHisHands]

Dexter had his 2mo check up yesterday. He weighs 13lbs 15oz and is 24 1/2 inches long. He's a big boy... but not chubby. He just has a lot of muscle and length to him.

The doctor doesnt like his stuffy nose and thinks it might turn into phemonia. boo ... but he's had it since he was 4 weeks and i've done everything he's suggested. Dehumidifier, raised crib, asperator, saline, warm baths, we dont have pets nor do we smoke. It just won't go away. He told me to do the saline more often and if it still hasnt gone away in 1 to 2 weeks to come back and that he will perscribe something for him.. perhaps an inhaler. BOOO. He acts just fine.. and i think its just allergies, but i can understand his concern and i dont want his stuffiness getting into his lungs.. its just that i've already done everything that a good momma would do, and it just doesnt go away and he seems fine.

As far as introducing solids... i think i want to introduce rice cereal as soon as possible. Dexter is now sleeping 9pm-4am and 9pm-6am most nights... so it isnt to make him sleep through the night... its because he goes through about 40oz of formula a day and that's heavy on our pocket books. Obviously if his tongue reflex doesnt go away right at 4mo... then i'll wait till it does... but im hoping to start him sooner rather than later in hopes to cut costs.