Mid-August Testers

[InHisHands]

oh my word Bex... you temp jumped!

 

[snowflakes120]

Go Bex! Look at that temp raise! I'm calling yesterday an implantation dip! Chart is looking so good! Christmas baby! Are you symptom spotting at all??!!

Wow Nic! Something is in the water over there!! That is awesome that all you guys kids will be able to grow up together! Lots of bump buddies! As of today, I am officially using hair ties on my pants - and I've only gained 2 pounds so far. But yet, I see maternity pants in my near future.

Contacted our photographer today to do Kellan's smash cake pics! Can't wait!

 

[NotNic]

Whoop whoop Bex! PMA all the way!

Snow I've gained more than you - 3/4lbs I reckon but I've gone really square again. I don't really have a bump. I'm just wider but still in my own clothes, wearing them normally. In going to have to keep a bump in for as long as possible. I was supposed to start FT on Monday but its been delayed by 4-6weeks. I'll be 20weeks ish at least by then! I might have to start buying spanx

 

[Srbjbex]

Aw thanks for all your PMA ladies. I think you are all a lot more optimistic than I am but definitely happy about the temp rise this morning. No real symptoms but find it hard to tell. My normal pre-AF sytoms aren't here but that has been the case for the last few cycles so I think it's all just a bit different now so harder to tell.

Nic - if all else fails, maybe I should move to Kent! Like snow said, something in the water down there! Rubbish news about your FT being put back, just stuck to your guns and don't tell till you're ready!

Snow - oh yes a smash cake! I remember, can't wait to see the pics!

 

[NotNic]

You're always welcome in Kent! It's definitely spring time in the 'Garden of England'!!

Keep thinking warm, high temp thoughts! How long is your LP at the moment?

 

[InHisHands]

We are taking Dex to a carnival tonight. Then tomorrow we are going to a local school to help repaint it. Sunday is church and then a petting zoo afterwards.

Anyone else have plans for the weekend?

 

[Srbjbex]

Temp plummeted. ....awaiting AF

 

[InHisHands]

awww bex. I see that. The good news is that there is always next month. Hang in there sweetie. Maybe AF will be short and light and you can get onto Baby Dancing again.

 

[Srbjbex]

Thanks Hands. AF arrived as expected just now. Onwards and upwards

 

[snowflakes120]

Awe man Bex. I'm sorry for stupid AF! Darn it! How are the chicken pox going for Elliot?

How was the busy weekend Hands? The carnival and a petting zoo sounds like such fun! Did Dex like it?

We had a birthday party for a friend's daughter on Saturday afternoon. That was fun.
But then the evening hit. And it was a complete disaster. Kellan was hysterically crying all night. No matter what we did he was a mess. I tried Advil, changing clothes, changing diaper, feeding, gripe water, a bath at like 2am, car ride - I swear everything. The only thing that calmed him down was the 30 min car ride around midnight. It was the worst night ever. I have never heard or seen my child like this. We were so worried for him. We all got a little less than 3 hours of sleep Saturday night. We took him to Children's Urgent Care as soon as they opened and he has a severe double ear infection. My poor little bird. He slept better last night and only woke up 3x and went down much easier. I think the ear numbing drops are helping alot. Daddy is home with him today - giving him lots of love.

 

[InHisHands]

Snow - poor kellan. I hope he feels better soon. Those up all night with a baby who won't stop crying is the pits. Feel better real soon Kellan!

Dex loved it. He took the carnival by storm. Rode a roller coaster 3x, ferris wheel 4x, carousel 3x, big slide 3x, a car ride 2x, and a truck, spaceship, bug, and train ride once each.


As For Dex, the past two weeks he has had a rash. I thought at first it was just heat rash because that's when the weather turned warm here 80F... but it is just not going away and only spreading. I would have taken to the doc today but they didn't have any appointments and only take appointments day by day bases. I'll try again tomorrow morning. It isn't red, doesn't have puss, and it doesn't hurt or make him itch. They are just skin colored bumps and they are all over, but especially near his arm pit, underarm, and chest. *shrugs*

 

[snowflakes120]

Hope Dex is able to get into the Dr. today!! Let us know what they say!!

 

[InHisHands]

We were able to get in today. I still think its heat rash but its getting bad enough church nursery is going to start asking questions so best to get a doctors note. I'll let you all know what the docs say.

 

[Srbjbex]

Aw poor babies! Keep us posted!

Am following guys but unlikely to have much time to post over next few days as we are highly likely to be moving on Thursday! Should be exchanging contracts tomorrow and completion on Thursday so all a bit stressful here....and to boot I have a big presentation at work tomorrow in London re potential promotion.....stressed much?!?!

 

[InHisHands]

Bex - Just remember take it one room at a time. Things will get done. I know when we moved my top priority was getting dexters room set up so he had a safe place to play and to get hubs and my bed set up.

As for Dex....

We took him to the Doctor. The verdict: He is having an allergic reaction to something in his environment. We haven't changed anything so they have referred him to an allergy specialist for testing.

In the mean time, my little boy can't eat anything and tomorrow morning they will be drawing three bloods from him. I have no clue how I'm going to be able to hold him down for that or deny him food. They say all he can have is water

And if that isn't bad enough, they are putting him on a steroid known to cause hyperactivity and sleep disturbances.

I think I'm going to cry. Surely the bumps have to be better than the treatment.

 

[NotNic]

It depends what he's allergic to Hands. A lot of allergies can increase in their reaction on each contact. I'm thinking more things like nuts or fruit, or medicines. I know a lot of people whose initial reactions caused a rash, and now they have swelling and breathing problems. Definitely better to have it diagnosed. It could just as easily be a pollen allergy though. You're in an area he wasn't playing in last spring, so maybe there is something local to your area that is an irritant. I'm impressed they're seeing to it so quickly though. Here you would have been waiting weeks!!

Bex -exciting, exciting week. Good luck for your presentation and the house! Hope Elliot is better now.

Snow - sorry to hear that Kellan is ill. How worrying for you. Hope he's on the mend now.

AFM - I finally have my scan date. I phoned in the end to see how it was done and I found out I should have already received an appt. but it hasn't been generated. Luckily though I got to choose my slot - so I get the first one of the day - 8am on the 30th May. Snow are you feeling movement yet? I feel like I'm pregnant with a superhero! It wiggles a lot and has a mean 'kerpow' punch already. Couldn't be more different to F, who barely did anything other than nudge!

 

[snowflakes120]

Oh wow Bex! Congrats on the new house! Take care of yourself and do take it one step at a time - these are all great new fun adventures that you have going on. All good things! FX for the promotion - that is more great news!

Oh no poor Dex. With it being so dry where you are - it could be any number of things! I surely hope he does well. Thinking about him today as he has his bloodwork. And oh my, my child is a endless pit - I can't imagine with withholding food! Poor guy and poor you. Hugs!

Nic - Hooray! Exactly 1 month away til your scan! So excited. So I will press now then - are you going to find out gender??!! Please please please??!! I think the past 2 nights I have felt some light kicks when laying on the couch quite still. Kellan was pretty active. This one seems much more subdued so far. The opposite as you. I didn't start feeling Kellan for sure til 17 weeks so maybe in a week this one will be moving more. I think I have popped. I looked at myself this AM and was like holy cow. Then I weighed myself and I gained some more weight.

Really hoping to get results from the 4th test this week. I have been kinda on edge - really just want to know that this one is in the clear as well. And I don't want to have to wait another weekend.

Kellan is doing ok. Still has a very slight fever. He is not eating his baba's well - which he usually doesn't when he has an ear infection and I think the antibiotics are bothering his tummy too. He's in good spirits though. His sleeping is OK. Not great but not horrible either. But this too shall pass.

 

[InHisHands]

Oh My Nic.... one month a way! Surely you will find out and tell Finlay if he is going to have a brother or sister?? I mean it would be a GREAT present for Finlay on his 2nd birthday after all..... hahaha

Snow - If you have popped im sure the ladies at work will tell you. People are so uncanning.

As far as Dex:

Blood work went awful today. Dex was fighting the whole time and ended up collapsing his veins. They poked him 3 times, but didn't get the blood they needed. They told me to wait a few days, fast him again, and come in again. AS IF!!!

I'm going to get a patient advocate and see if we can't get the referral to the specialist without the blood work. If the doctor won't sign off... then I will be making an ICEE complaint, which normally gets the ball moving.

 

[InHisHands]

UPDATE: Dex is having an allergic reaction to the steroid. He is breaking out in hives. I'm officially beside myself.

 

[snowflakes120]

Omg Hands. Is he ok? I hope it's just a mild case of hives. Did you give him some Benadryl? I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. I know you are so stressed. Sending you hugs and sending Dex healing vibes!

Congrats on the house Bex! Hope the move is going well!