Mid-August Testers

[NotNic]

Bea - I can't believe you kept that update until the very end!! My bf had her baby 18 hrs after her show so we could be looking at exciting news very soon! Any other signs?

The weather has been amazing and down here it smells like spring. I know we desperately need the rain but the sunshine does make me much happier!

Lisette how do you fit it all in? You're one busy lady! 2nd tri was fun. Lots of good changes and things to look out for.

Hands - how are Dexters movements right now? When's your next appointment? Any bump pics?

Snow - loving the pma right now. I've stolen your tea bag mantra for my signature to keep us going.

CH - what's next for you studies wise? Is your hubby going to have anymore appts right now?

We've just got back from the house. It isn't too dirty but needs much more work then we realised. I have no idea where to start! Will do some before and after shots for you guys. Just need to put my nesting and interior design skills together! Xx

 

[InHisHands]

Bea - Keep us posted hon!!!!

Dexter is still moving, but maybe not quite as much as last week. Hubby and I have noticed that 1. he can tell the difference between people's hands for sure AND 2. Dexter hates being poked. If you poke the belly, he'll stop moving and go to the back.

So I'm not sure if the poking scares him and he hides or if it makes him angry so he gets stubborn and wont move LOL .. i might have a firecracker on my hands.

My next appointment is Monday where i get my gluco and RH- tests done.

I don't have any recent bump pictures.. .but that's mainly because I'm too lazy to get the camera out teehee.... I have gained 14lbs since conceiving... and according to the charts right on track. I'll probably gain between 25 and 30 lbs by the end of my pregnancy if i continue on the same path as i have this whole time.

 

[CHDickey]

Well this week has been HELL!! So after being devastated on Monday I got over my emotional shock and started to research. I contact our HR representative, the insurance company, and the doctor. After an estimated 5 hours of phone calls I got some answers. Apparently the doctor diagnosed my DH as infertile. Well, we have no medical proof he's infertile just that he had low t. So I called the doctors office Tuesday asking to speak to the doctor and not until yesterday afternoon at 5:30 did I get a phone call from him.

I was livid after that phone call. I wanted the coding changed because if not the. We could not do anything from that point forward to figure out if anything is wrong. The dr said, and I quote... I don't care if you have insurance ma'am. It should not matter how much money it costs you should be willing to figure out if your husband has a brain tumor (MRI of brain to check if testosterone is being produced was what we were told the MRI was for) not whether or not your insurance covers anything... Me: this is a concern of mine and without you changing the diagnoses which you have no medical proof of I cannot even afford to figure out what's wrong with my husband. Dr: fine I will change it, now are you done. It's 5:30 on a Friday and I need to pick my son up!!!

I am still shaking this man made me so mad. So needless to say I will await his change and then NEVER STEP FOOT IN HIS OFFICE AGAIN!! Oh and yeah I will be filing a complaint against the Texas Medical Board for wrongful diagnoses.

Snow- DO NOT tell anyone you don't have insurance because also to come to find out. That is insurance fraud and you can be arrested!! So the lady at the doctor was giving me illegal advice!!

 

[NotNic]

CH - it shouldn't be like this, but sometimes in life you have to rattle a few tins and piss people off to get what you need. I'm sorry you had to go to those lengths but good on you Hun! Never be afraid to kick up a stink. If you met me at work you'd think I was sweet as pie, but all the guys get me to make a call if they are struggling to resolve something. Even the ones I don't work for. I'm apparently more persistent than the other girls!! Can't isn't a word I accept and I detest jobsworths. Good on you for grounding this jobsworth down and getting the result you need. Just sorry it had to get to this for you. What's the next step?

Hands - I love it when our lo show personality. Pip refuses to kick for hubby but goes crazy and gets all excited if the cats sit on me. If they pad me Pip kicks in reply and Pip gets all wiggly when they purr. Hubby gets grumpy because he reckons the baby already prefers the cats! Good luck for your test. Weightwise you're spot on so good work :thumbsup:

Bea - getting excited for updates.

Hope the rest of you are good and enjoying the weekend. I'm in the hairdressers getting pampered. My hair really needs it!!

 

[NotNic]

CH - just been thinking about you again. Do you know what I KNOW that you have a baby on the horizon. I just get this strong feeling, deep down that you two are fighters and I really feel how much you want this and are willing to do what you can to get it. I believe in you xxxxx Keep going. We're staying with you on this journey!

 

[MrsBea23]

CH - sorry you had to deal with such a w@&#er hun. Hopefully your next doc will be more understanding and actually explain things properly

Nic - ha ha I don't think it will be this weekend I'm afraid I don't even think she is engaged yet and I would actually need to get my lazy ass out of bed for that to happen he he. I have had brown spotting today though and everything I have read says it should in the next 2 weeks.

Hands - So pleased you have bonded so much with dexter. What is the RH test for?

 

[InHisHands]

They have to do the test to check to see if my body has started producing antibodies against dexter. If it has, they will (as far as i know) just give me a stronger dose of the shot that they are planning on giving me.

I guess starting at 28 weeks (in a normal healthy pregnancy) mommy and baby's blood can end up mixing together. If baby is RH+, my body will see the baby as a foreign substance and will attack and destroy the substance.

That's why they give you a 3 series shot. 28 weeks, before birth, and after birth if baby does end up being RH +.

I have a friend whose neice ended up miscarrying at 11 weeks due to having formed antibodies due to a previous exposer and the baby was RH+ and her body basically just fought off and killed her baby. She nor the doctors were aware that she already had built up antibodies as they don't typically give the shot till 28 weeks and it was her first pregnancy.

I don't understand all of the RH stuff, just enough to get by... but i hope that helps.

 

[NotNic]

I have a friend with that issue too. She had 3 mcs last year because her body attacks the baby and didn't get past 8 wks. They also said that they are lucky her oh has strong sperm as her womb is so hostile, yet she has got pregnant this many times. She is now 16 wks pregnant and is on steroids and loads of other drugs to help protect her baby. Just a terrible shame in the UK (at least in my area) that they don't refer you for help until you suffer the pain of 3 mcs. Good luck for the test. Xx

 

[CHDickey]

Nic- you sound a lot like me. Had very few girlfriends growing about because I was known as the chick who was I guess outspoken or strong willed. I wasn't very girly just straight forward! And I still am!

Now I just wish I could have recorded the phone call with that asshole of a doctor!! Oh well, I have faith that this too shall pass!

 

[snowflakes120]

Hi guys!

Mrs Bea - Ohhh. Getting close!! Any nursery pics? Are you starting to get uncomfortable?

Hands - Good luck with your upcoming appt. Soooo funny that Dex doesn't like to get poked. Super cute! Don't rip out those white hairs - 3 more will replace them!!

CH - Good Friday is coming up!! So sorry about the lousy Dr. What a jackass!! OMG!! I can't believe he treated you that way. I too would be livid!!

Nic - Haha! That's funny that the boys ask you to do the hard work!! I am a very strong woman and veryyyy opinionated. I will admit it. I know I am. And I always want my way and I am always right. Ha!! Awe. Thanks honey for adding my mantra. You are just the sweetest!!

Bex - Hands explained kickball perfectly. It's pretty much Baseball (same rules and everything) but you kick a big ball thats pretty bouncy. It's something you do mostly do in Elementary school but it's fun to do as an adult as well.

Lisette - Can't believe you find out sex in less than 2 weeks!

Work has been crazy this past week. We fired the girl below me on Wednesday so I have been having to do her work and my work. It's been nuts. We hired a new girl on Thursday and she starts tomorrow. So now we have to train her and ugh....

Hooray for Easter coming up. I am having my Grandparents and Uncle over. I still have no clue what to make... I need to get on that.

I haven't had any side effects from the Clomid yet so I hope it's even working for me. We decided not to do the SMEP this cycle - we are going to just BD every 36 hours or so and hope that it works. I am even debating on whether to even do OPK's. I just want to be a little bit more less stressed and just have fun. Ya know?

I am leaving the best news for last. My CD3 blood tests all came back as normal!! Hooray!! So that means that I am only dealing with the Low Progesterone!! I am so happy!!

 

[InHisHands]

CH - it will pass. Things will turn around sweetie... it just takes time which is something we all hate.

Snow - That's fantastic news!! Hopefully the clomid will do the trick. If it doesnt this cycle though, hang in there. You do know that you can get pregnant... it is just having patience to wait for it to happen again. The waiting sucks.

 

[NewbieLisette]

Hey girlies!

How was everyone's weekends?

Nic I can't wait to see some new pics

CH I'm sooo sorry to hear what you are going through! I truely think you will come through the other side stronger and more blessed because of all the hardship! Hang in there!

Snow that's fantastic news sweetie

Bea...you still holding strong girl? We wanna last bump pic...plllleeeeaaaaseeeeeee

Bex how you feeling hun? Energy back a little?

Hands I just about died laughing at Dexter's little character shinning through already! soooo freakin cute

AFM my weekend was pretty good...packed but good Also very excited to report I've made my first baby purchase and its a good one....The Bugaboo Cameleon Stroller! Got a great second hand deal with all the bells and whistles for more than half off retail Now 9days to wait for my Gender Scan and hopefully start some real planning and shopping!

 

[Srbjbex]

Hi everyone! Quiet on here this week, everyone must be winding down for Easter! Hooray for 4-day weekends!

We have been busy telling lots of people about bubba....pretty much done that now, just got a few friends who we havent seen that we are trying to meet up with and then everyone who needs to know will know...the rest can be left to the grapevine!

Lisette - I have been doing lots of research into prams / pushchairs / travel systems and came to the conclusion from what I have seen so far I also like the Bugaboo Chameleon! That made me smile when I read your post. I dont know what we will end up buying though! i could change my mind many times before then.

Bea - any moment now, I am expecting to come on here and for you to have a little baby! I cant wait!

Hands / Snow - Thanks for the explanation of kickball, I had been wondering, sounds random but fun! We definitely dont have that here!

CH - I am so angry for you! It always happens that you wish you had a recording after these things have happened!

Nic - how is everything with the new house?

We are going to go to the Baby Show at the NEC in May, mainly to look for ideas, but I am really looking forward to it

 

[snowflakes120]

Not much going on here. Just waiting to OV - should be this weekend.

We booked a flight to go to New York City the week before my would be due date. So it will help to keep my mind off things if I happen to not get my BFP by then. So we are excited about that. Not much else to report.

Bex - The baby show sounds nice!

Lisette - What a great deal you got on your stroller!

Hands - Waiting does suck for someone that is the most impatient person in the world and always wants instant gratification!!

 

[InHisHands]

Snow - I have a confession to make. Microwaves even take too long for me. <-- where would i be if they didnt exist?!!

BTW - Yesterday i had my doctor's appointment. My glucose came back normal and i haven't built up any antibodies towards dexter and go my rogan shot to protect me and baby. So YAY for good news!

Also yesterday i got some information that they ARE offering a labor class starting tonight and going for 2 more weeks (tuesday nights only). Hubby and i are going to go to the class and im excited. I'm pretty sure i've read most of everything they will tell me in my books and online... but it will be good to hear it again.

 

[CHDickey]

Have fun at the class hands or better yet I hope you had fun. We are in the process of changing doctors. Hoping someone will see us this Friday since we both have the day off! Fingers crossed. We get to start all over...yeah!! not.

 

[InHisHands]

Class was good last night. No real new knowledge, but it was refreshing to hear it all again.

Here is an updated bump picture. Dexter just likes to hang out there.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hands - great bump pic, Dex is looking fine! And glad you enjoyed the class. I have signed up to some NCT classes starting in July. Its a series of 7 sessions, 2 hours each on a Tuesday evening - I am really looking forward to them

CH - I hope you manage to get an appointment! I think one of the most intersting things of being friends with all you guys is learning about the different healthcare systems and the pros and cons of each. On one hand its great that I never pay at all for any treatments / appointments / hospital visits BUT nothing would be open on a Bank Holiday, so no chance of getting an appointment on Good Friday, and we dont have a huge amount of flexibility in being able to change health professionals, or have any consistency with who we see. I find it very interesting.

Snow - I am sending SO MUCH dust your way....fun weekend for you

 

[snowflakes120]

Hands - What a cute little home Dexter has!! Hehe! Nice bump!!

CH - Praying for an appt for you for Friday!!

Bea - Any news? We haven't heard from you!

Bex - It def is interesting hearing about how things are so different!

OMG girls. I think I may have already OV'd. I am scared that I did. My temps have been up the past 2 days and am thinking I may have OV'd on Monday. If I did, that might be bad bc we only BD'd Monday night. So we'd only have one shot this month. All the money would be basically wasted and I'll be out before I even knew it started. UGH. Really hoping that the Clomid just is messing with my temps and that it will go down tomorrow so we can have more chances this cycle. FX! Anyone want to take a look and tell me what you think?

 

[InHisHands]

I'm not a great expert at chart stalking.... but if it makes you feel better snow, hubby and i due to my LATE ovulation only had 1 chance the month i got my little man.... so if it does end up happening on monday, don't feel like you are out this month.