Mid-August Testers

[NotNic]

Ah Snow. I really do know what it's like to wait and wait and not know what the heck is going on. I was there in your shoes anxious to be able to move forward and to just know. Will they check your bloods again? 6ish wks after cd1 my bloods told me that we were in the TWW and that was a relief to know that AF was on it's way - except of course it wasn't. It was a bfp instead. Has your dr got any thoughts?

Hands - yay for your baby shower going well. What sort of things did they get you? I have my shower on the 5th May. It was supposed to be a surprise but my sister was worried about the guest list. She was then supposed to keep the date a secret for
me but she gave herself away!

Today I had my 34 wk appt. Pip is engaged (though not fully) heart rate is a boyish 130, but my bp was slightly raised and there was a slight trace of protein in my urine (sorry for tmi) but the mw wasn't concerned. She is concerned about my bracton hicks though. The next time I have a strong episode I'm to call the labour ward for them to monitor me. She thinks that they might want me to come in to be observed and to give me steroids just in case. But even if not then she said that there is no harm in calling especially given my family history. I feel a bit silly now but at the time I didn't want to make a fuss. Obviously it hasn't turned into anything but it could have done. :doh:

Bex -'nursery sounds lovely. Did you choose mellow mocha by any chance?

Hope the rest of you are okay xxx

 

[InHisHands]

We received receiving blankets, onesies, a laundry basket, diapers, wipes, teething toys, blankets, pacifiers, bibs, burp clothes, shampoos and etc. We did get a balboa sling and a medela double electric breast pump from my mother and about 200 dollars worth of giftcards.

We will probably go on a shopping spree this weekend and finish buying the items on our list. We have estimated that it will cost us about 755 dollars to finish baby shopping, but the gift cards will help with that and we have the money saved up. It's hard to believe how expensive babies can get... and we aren't even getting half of what is available on the market. It's rediculous.

CH and Snow... my hugs and thoughts go out to you girls! I really hope you get a break soon.

 

[CHDickey]

Hey ladies!! Glad to see everyone is doing well!

Recently I spoke with the doctor, yesterday, and he said our most affordable first step would be to have DH's varicocele fixed. It's an outpatient surgery and currently we are looking at roughly $1500 for the procedure, if it's covered by insurance if not... Then it will cost us roughly $6000. The doctor has given me the hope that it is going to be coded the right way. Meaning not infertility. He said he would even change it to testicular pain in order to get the insurance company to corporate. So more phone calls to make and decide. We will see.

 

[InHisHands]

CH - It sounds like the doctor is trying to work with you. That's great!!! I really hope the surgery (if you decide to go that route) is successful and that you and hubby will be on your way to being parents soon.

 

[snowflakes120]

Sounds like some great items Hands!! I know you will put them all to great use soon! Under 60 days!

Nic - Glad you said something at your visit about your BH and they told you to go in.

CH - Awesome news about the Dr. working with you and the coding. That is awesome news. $1500 isn't too bad at all!! And it's an outpatient surgery too. So that is nice that he won't have to be in the Hospital for long.

AFM, just got back from my Appt. OBGYN upped my Clomid to 100mg. FX that this does it!!

I also started running again today. I am beat. I only ran for 20 min. I have a feeling it going to take me a while to get back into the swing of it. I haven't gone in like forever. But it felt really good to get out there and just pound the pavement.

 

[InHisHands]

Snow - that's great about the doctor trying something different and about you getting out and exercising again.


AFM - Yesterday i had a TERRIBLE time with swelling. I didn't have feet; i had flippers and my calfs swelled up so it was hard to bend at my knees. My belly had retained a bunch of water too and was hard all over and it was really hard to feel dexter move. I didn't like that at all. But this morning i woke up and i have a smaller softer moving bump, i can bend at the knees, and i have feet again. YAY!!! I guess i over did it yesterday on the field trip.

 

[Srbjbex]

I've been lax at posting this week sorry guys - crazy busy week at work and hardly spent any time in the office!

CH - I am really pleased to hear that you are at the point of discussing actual options with your doctor. It does all sounds expensive, but at least you know where you stand a bit more. I am so pleased progress seems to be being made!

Snow - bright new cycle for you and more clomid too - great news! Hope it goes well for you. And getting back into excercise again might really start to help. You never know.

Hands - that swelling sounds crazy! Have you called your doctor about it? I think swelling is one of the things they normally want to know about even if it turns out to be absolutely nothing! BUT good that it has gone down now and you are back to normal again!!

Nic - great update on pip! Every time I ask my mw what I think is a stupid question I think they must have heard it all before - there will be people out there who panic a lot more than us and must always be ringing up and popping in for a lot less of a reason. Our nursery colour is 'muddy puddle' but i think is a similar colour! We have also bought the border to go up from Mamas and Papas - Once Upon a Time range

 

[InHisHands]

Bex - it's okay. We are all allowed to have busy weeks. How are things going with you and baby? Your gender scan is coming up

As far as the swelling... at 28 weeks, i had my gluccos test done and everything was fine. I do have an appointment on Monday and so i want to see how things go this weekend and if it is persistant, i'll mention it at the appointment. If it gets bad and doesn't go away, then i'll call L&D. Hubby was born at 32 weeks due to his momma developing GD. I'm not his momma... but its something i'll keep my eye on.

 

[InHisHands]

CH – Waiting for your next appointment!

Snow – CD 7

Bex – 151 days to go. You’re almost at the 150 mark!

Lisette - 120 days to go. Are you eagerly awaiting the double digits?

Me – 53 days to go. Less than two months!!!

Nic – 38 days to go!

Bea – She’s 21 days old!

 

[NotNic]

It's been very quiet on here lately. Hope you're all doing well and had a good weekend. Sorry to hear about the swelling Hands. What did your doctor say today? Thinking about what you described I think you might be getting braxton hicks now - just not painful ones. My tummy goes hard like that and it's tricky to bend down or lean in. All that activity could have triggered bhs.

Bex - When is your gender scan honey? That must be coming up soon.

Snow - I forgot to ask you. How was Demi's birthday? Did you guys do anything special?

Anyone else have anything great to look forward to?

xxx

 

[snowflakes120]

We've been really busy lately with it being Spring. We've been doing more outside and more hanging out with friends. It's been nice. Friday I got to hold and feed our friends 6 month old - She's so cute. It just makes me want to be PG so much more than I already do - if that's even possible!

Anyways, I'm CD7 and just waiting to OV. I am hoping that with taking the Clomid earlier CD's this cycle that I'll OV on Sunday with a nice big temp raise and no 2dpo dip like I usually get.

Nic - Miss Demi had a wonderful 5th Birthday! We took her to the a local Dog Store that bakes their own doggie treats. So she picked out her own cake and we got her a new stuffy toy. Then we went to the park (If anyone has seen the movie Shallow Hal - part of it was filmed at this park we went to) and we did a good nice long walk! I have like a million pics from the day but her are 2 pic's that I have on this computer at work - the rest are at home:

https://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/lisamarie120/Demi%20Misc/DSCN0027.jpg

https://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg134/lisamarie120/Demi%20Misc/DSCN0038.jpg

 

[NotNic]

Would you look at her! She's adorable!! It looked like she had the best birthday. Which cake did she pick?

You're very lucky you've got some good weather. After a promising start it's turned miserable here (though today actually was nice). My Mum said the last 'bad' April she remembers was the summer of '76 which was literally the hottest summer since records began. It's probably around the temps you guys get but we don' get 90 degrees here in the UK normally!

 

[Srbjbex]

Snow!! Demi is soooo cute! Showed the pics to OH and he loved them! He is a massive dog person....so thought the idea of a doggy bakery was amazing!! Good luck for the cloud this cycle!

Nic - gender scan is on 16 may, so a couple of weeks to go yet! Can't wait!!

Husband is now back from the US, so I'm pleased to have him home! Then on Sunday we ordered all our nursery furniture!! Very exciting! New bump pic coming soon as I have really grown the past 2weeks!!

Love to you all!

 

[InHisHands]

My doctor's appointment went well. The doctor isn't sure and couldn't confirm if dexter is head down or not but thinks he might be. I guess when i go back for a 37 week appointment, we will find out more. My doctor also said that i still havent had a contraction because if i had one, i would know it.

*sighs*

As far as the swelling goes, i was scolded for not drinking enough water and was told to eat one thing less than normal a day so i dont get overweight. -im 2lbs over where they would like me to be with a 24lbs weight gain so far.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hands - glad to hear that the docs appt went well! Keep us posted with any developments.

Here are the bump pics as promised.....

 

[InHisHands]

awwwwwww Bex, you look great girl!!!! Baby Bex is getting bigger and stronger and before long he or she will be in your arms!

 

[snowflakes120]

Nice Bump Bex! Look at you girl! I love it!

Loving my tea bag encouragement today: I am beautiful. I am bountiful. I am blissful.

 

[NewbieLisette]

Hey everyone :wave:

I've missed our chats loads! Been checking on ya'll from my phone when I can cuz my home PC has been very tempermental & work is just insane these days End of this second tri is proving to be a little bumpier than even my first tri! Lots of migranes mixed with nausea, swelling, exhaustion & as of last night I think I caught a bug of some sort cuz I've been running to the bathroom even through the night bblleekkk! Well there's my happy update! Lol - actually I felt my first "thump" on my hand last week & keep hoping for more now! Definately stronger squirms & pangs atleast!

Bex hunni u look fab! I am guessing boy Very exciting you're getting so much already for the LO! Good girl! We're ordering furniture this week as well & then hopefully start painting & decorating in the coming weeks before I'm totally useless! Lol

Snow ur pup is just beautiful loving the tea bag wisdom, thanks for sharing Hope this cycle is it for u hunni! How's the exercising going?

Nic & Bex soo close to ur DD's now! Can u believe it? Has anyone spoken to Bea? I'm sure she has her hands full

CH how you been these days? xo

 

[InHisHands]

I haven't spoken to Bea. I can't imagine how tired and busy she must be.

My due date is coming up, but quite honestly i'm finding myself feeling more anxiety than excitement these days. I'm worried something bad will happen to dexter or hubby before they get to meet one another face to face. I'm worried about how lonely i'm going to feel. I'm worried about doing something wrong and end up hurting dexter by accident because i don't have a pair of second eyes to go behind me to make sure im doing things right. I'm afraid i might start to emotionally reject dexter due to hubby not being here and having to spend 24/7 with him. I'm afraid that MIL won't be here before he decides to come and i'll end up having to drive myself to the hosptial.

I suppose they are all normal fears... but they are rather consuming right now and definately outweighing my excitement. *sighs* Can you get the baby blues before you actually give birth?

 

[NotNic]

Hiya Hands - yes you can! What they don't tell you is that 3rd tri is very emotional. The pressure about becoming a mum becomes huge and everything takes on a new significance. I think I was c. 32 weeks when I started to have a few horrible rows with hubby. We're completly fine now, but I was feeling really overwhelmed and under prepared, and he couldn't understand where I was coming from. Now I moved through that cloud and I'm back to being excited.

You will be a fantastic mum. Nothing will happen to Dexter or your OH You can look after him on his own and in the early days he really isn't going anywhere so there's nothing to worry about! Now would be a good time to check out mum and baby groups. Even the best mums in the world need to have 'grown up' time and they'll help to give you the break you need. Have they given you more details about where and when he is going?

Bex - brilliant bump pic! I have imagined you with s boy too but you'll soon find out. Yay!!

Snow - loving the tea bag mantra. Will be watching your charts this month. I'm feeling pretty positive for you xx

Lisette - 2nd tri eventually gets better. Hang in there honey. I found the rib pain and headaches very tiring but come 25 wks I felt great.

CH and Bea - hello! Send us an update if you can xxx