Mid-August Testers

[CHDickey]

Thanks y'all!! That's my Texas talking I have figured out that I am not good at bragging on myself. I just need to work on the interveiwing part. If I can't sell myself to people who know me, I will never be able to do so to people who don't. Especially when I am interviewing for a job as an administrator!

 

[CHDickey]

I guess last night we decided to NTNP my husband took me to a really nice dinner and bought me beautiful flowers that were delivered to school telling me that no matter what happened I was his world and he'd love me forever and always. How do you not reward a man for good behavior lol!!

Okay question, I have finally figured out all the acronyms but...AFM what does that mean?

 

[MrsBea23]

Oh CH you are still a winner just being considered but yes I do think you need to talk yourself up more. Its nice to be modest in general life but when it comes to work you need to be all about me me me and how great I am. I know if I didn't do that my bonus would be pants lol.

Do you not have insurance through work?

AFM = as for me.

Snow - Maybe you have O'd already! The month I got my BFP my temps where lots higher than normal all month I think this can just happen sometimes.

Nic & hands - you both seem to be speeding along.

Bex - I see you have had a big rise today so it was just a slow riser this month. So you are definitely in the TWW now, fx'd for you this month.

It is a quiet weekend for me as well although DH has just come home from playing football to say he is not going to the Hibs (scottish football team) game so I might have some human company this afternoon which is unusual if I am home on a Saturday.

Next weekend I am away in St Andrews for the weekend and so looking forward a nice weekend away.

 

[CHDickey]

Bea- that's what everyone keeps telling me! I do have insurance, but short term disability I just signed up for during open enrollment in October, so it won't take effect until January. But I do have days that would cover a majority of my maternity leave we would just have to save for two weeks of pay. And for a teacher it won't be too hard to accomplish

 

[Srbjbex]

Yep Bea- I finally got me rise and FF puts me at 5dpo my husband is becoming equally obsessed with my temps. He is away tonight and last thing he said to me was "will you text me your temperature in the morning!" haha!

CH - your husband sounds like such a sweetie . I'm glad you had a lovely romantic evening, and your cheeky NTNP!

 

[InHisHands]

my goodness you all were busy! I have just been way too tired to do anything. I spent most of yesterday in bed watching movies with hubby due to having no energy.. and i still went to sleep early!!!

Nic - i don't wanna be a prune.. i just want to skip right over from olive to lime LOL Baby on steriods teehee.

Bex - TWW yay!!!!!! just about a week to go before testing time.

Snow - Hang in there sweetie.. your levels will go down.

CH - sorry to hear about the results, but it doesnt effect your teaching ability. I know im great with my children, but i never get due credit for it from peers. I do however get it from my students. Just last friday i had a 5th grader give me a note saying that i make learning fun and that im smart and cool and thanks for teaching him. I'm sure you get similar things.. and those things are what really count.

Bea - It's taking forever for your scan to get here!!!!!!!

 

[snowflakes120]

Hi girls! Just checking in to see how every is!

Having a good weekend - about to get a move on and go pick up our turkey. I ordered an organic cage free turkey for Thanksgiving. We eat organic as much as possible. I am getting so excited for the holiday on Thursday - My MIL and her fiance are driving down to visit for 5 days. It will be nice to have them here. I love to cook and entertain. This will be my 4th Thanksgiving that I am hosting. I have a ton of sides and a few desserts to make for the big day!

CH - You are the best in our eyes! Our short-term insurance doesn't start for 2 weeks after as well. So I would have to either use vacation/PTO or come up with the money ourselves as well. Or maybe work would just give us the time - I know that they did that for some of the other girls but their babies are all over 5 years old now so I don't want to count on that.

Bex - Hooray for FF giving you crosshairs!

Bea - Hope you enjoyed your extra time with your hubby!

Hands - Everyone needs to take a lazy day!

Nic - There is a commercial for animals that ASPCA puts on and it has a Sarah McLaughlin song in the background that gets me everytime! I have to switch the channel or I will start crying! The dogs have the saddest puppy dog eyes and are in cages. Oh it is just so sad - really pulls at my heart strings. As I am so for rescue organizations!

Oh also! And my temps are staying pretty steadily down. No more jumping up high temps for 2 days in a row now. Right now they are right at my coverline usually is. So getting lower is better but still has a ways to go!

 

[Srbjbex]

Wll ladies, this morning I am feeling really positive... my boobs feel really "full" which is unusal at this stage in my cycle, the only time I had this before was whn i got my bfp! Normally they just stay wibbly until about 4 days before AF when they become really tender

I know I'm probably reading too much into it, but its making me feel really positive...and I keep going to the loo for a quick grope just to check!

TTC really does turn us all into nutters!

 

[InHisHands]

Snow - sounds like Thanksgiving will be good

Bex- ROTFL I really hope this is it for you. Try not to get too nutty.

 

[snowflakes120]

Bex - Sounding good already! They say the few months right after a miscarriage you are extra fertile so I really wouldn't be surprised if you get that BFP right away! And your chart is looking a bit tri-phasic as you had another jump in temps these past few days!

AFM, we had alot of fun yesterday at that event with friends. 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! My OBGYN will kill me I think if anything happens. I really don't think that anything will come of it (at least I hope!) as I don't think I will OV right on time - if at all. Which if I do OV it could possibly be today. Eeek! But anyways - we just got caught up in the moment but I am feeling kinda guilty/nervous/scared for doing it when I knew I wasn't supposed to.

 

[Srbjbex]

Snow - dont feel guilty!! I'm pleased that you and your hubby enjoyed a fun night out with some good old fashioned rather than babymaking! hehe and good job on getting tipsy!

I am a big believer in "what will be, will be" - If your body is not ready yet for you to have another little one, then it wont happen. If on the tiny chance you do get pg then that is good too! I dont know how much you have ventured into the TTC after loss section on here, but there are loads of women who got pg before first AF and it was fine! So relax, enjoy your hubby time, and have another glass of wine

 

[MrsBea23]

Snow - I am with bex don't feel bad about it just be happy that you are bd'ing for enjoyment lol.

Bex - That is great news, I really hope this is it and its a sticky one for you.

everyone else hope you all had a nice day.

 

[MrsBea23]

Here is a pic of my bump girls. I have never posted a pic on here so I hope it works.

Edit: it worked but please excuse the messy room and that isn't my belly button sticking out it's the laptop lying on the bed lol.

 

[Srbjbex]

Yay!! Our first bump pic!! I'm so excited. I'm so proud of you Bea!

P.s. Love your wallpaper!

 

[snowflakes120]

Oh! I love the little bumpie you have Mrs. Bea! So cute! You look great hun!

 

[CHDickey]

Bex- keeping my fingers crossed for you chicky!!

Snow- don't feel guilty hun! I think it's great you got to enjoy one another without an agenda!!!

Bea- cute baby bump!!! I agree I love the wallpaper too! Lol!

 

[MrsBea23]

Thanks girls I feel huge I have put on a stone already eek.

I love decorating the house, I cant wait to do the nursery. That is probably my calmest wallpaper the one in my kitchen is my favourite it is a pale green Barbara Hulanicki and I love it and the one in my lounge is purple and white and pretty out there lol. If any of you are ever in Edinburgh you are welcome to come and stay.

 

[CHDickey]

Oh thanks Bea!!

Speaking of nurseries I already have ideas and no baby...is that weird?

For a girl I want something very whimsical. Thinking Damask print somewhere in the mix!

For a boy either a rustic Texas nursery (very a-typical for me) not much of a fan for Texas crap thrown up everywhere, just thought it would be cute for one room, or something very geometric?!?!

How about you guys?!?! Have y'all thought about it or am I the only crazy lady?

 

[NotNic]

Hi everyone! :wave:

Very cute bump Mrs Bea! I can see how you are still in your normal clothes though. My bloat is as big as your bump! I don't know where you've put that extra stone!

Snow - I agree with Bex. I also believe in "what will be, will be". Apart from dating (which can be easily and reassuringly checked with an early dating scan), there actually isn't a big issue with you falling pregnant so quickly after a mmc / mc as long as emotionally you are ready. Some ladies are told to wait because maybe an infection caused the loss or they need some treatment, but in most cases they can try again immediately. A friend of mine fell pregnant a month after losing her first baby and is now 26 weeks and progressing nicely. :If this is meant to be your time - then that's brilliant, if not it sounds like you and hubby had a very much deserved fun evening!

Bex - Ooh I am super excited for you! This week needs to hurry up and go so we can all get some good news!

CH and Hands - Hope you are okay. xx

 

[NotNic]

Ooh nursery! This is the slight flaw in my team yellow decision. Without knowing what I am having, we can't really pick a design which is anything other than neutral. Also until we know where we will be living I can't get too carried away designing or buying stuff either!

I have seen a lovely canopy to go over the cot which is sky blue at the top with white netting. The netting has appliqued clouds on it and I thought if we bought that we could paint the top half of the room pale blue with big fluffy clouds on it, add a dado rail around the middle of the room and then make the bottom half white. If I can convince hubby on this idea then we can add boy or girl accessories, prints and cushions to make it less neutral once baby is here.