Mid-August Testers

[CHDickey]

PS- an ugly AF arrived... Wondering if that is why I had nasty acne, backache, and headache. Has anyone read about yucky AF month after HSG test?

 

[InHisHands]

CH - I haven't, but then again i havent really read up on HSG too much. Sorry to hear about AF even though i know you aren't really trying right now.

Lisette - Great to see you again!!

Nic - Thanks for the info. i read up on that stuff and not sure if that matches what i have. Belly button still has a rash but not getting anyworse. Maybe its a heat rash from the pantyhose?

Bea - Sounds like a great idea... to go buy clothes right after finding the gender .. to make it more real and start thinking either Blue or Pink!!!

AFM i think hubby and i are going to start buying some crib type stuff online.. basic furniture and use christmas break to put it together since he will be gone late feb-april and thus miss spring break to put such things together.

 

[CHDickey]

Hands that sounds like a great plan!! Get the help while ya can. Plus furniture is a must and expensive. I plan on looking at some resale shops honestly. There is one in downtown Houston that has great stuff. My sister has shopped there and has gotten brand new stuff that the rich ladies never even took the tags off of...crazy?!?! I definitely want new for my first baby, but not against "used" new. Lol!

Have a good one ladies. I have been up an down all night with my sick nephew. Poor lil' man is so congested and had a temp, just went back down again

 

[InHisHands]

Sorry to hear that CH ... hope he gets to feeling better soon. I'm not quite sure what i would do with a sick kiddo. I'd probably panic and just go to the ER.. better safe than sorry.

We found a crib set we like online. Its a crib, 3 dresser drawers, and a changing table for $269 new. It has pretty good reviews... but before we buy that.. we are looking to see whats available on craigs list. There was a crib/changing table combo that i really liked on there. It is going for $200 and is brand new because the seller bought it for his wife but then found out the baby wasn't his..... but alas the seller isnt responding, so im wondering if it already sold We also found an eddie baurer travel system nuetral gray... going for 90 dollars... and it comes with a second car base. We contacted the seller for that, they said they still had it.. but when we asked for a time and place to meet to look at it... they stopped the email responses. *scratches head*. I'm not having much luck on Craigslist.. i might just buy all NEW instead of some NEW and some USED.

 

[CHDickey]

Oh that stinks. Yeah craigslist can be a hit or miss sometimes. Oh well, at least you have alternate choices!

As far as sick baby, I was on the phone with my sister and she coached me through! it's baby #3 for her, so she's had practice. Afm I would probably do the same!

 

[snowflakes120]

Hey girls. Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far. Just relaxing for a few and then have to do some housework. Hubby is currently making me breakfast! Yummmy!!

Have had a good weekend so far! Our friends baby is so freaking cute and tiny! She slept the whole time. Just loved holding her - she made the cutest little sounds and little stretches.

Today, my friend is driving in from Atlanta and we are meeting for lunch and maybe a little shopping. We have so much to catch up on - I can't wait to see her.

I had a huge temp drop today below my coverline. I'm not sure what to think of it. I don't know if AF is coming or what. I'm supposed to only be 7dpo - but I guess anything can happen - ya know?? I linked my chart in my siggy again. I found one with snowflakes! Me love!

 

[MrsBea23]

Hi Everyone,

Snow - That is weird that you are a Lisa as well! Definitely let me know what you think of the new palette very exciting. Not to sure what your temp drop means have to wait and see what it does tomorrow i guess.

Lisette - So pleased to see you back. I was really sorry to hear about your MC .

Bex - We have a German market up here at Christmas as well I love it and this year it is even bigger than ever before.

Nic - I love love love the Westfield at Shepherds Bush I could spend days there lol. Luca is lovely, it is so hard finding something you both like though. I came up with 3 names last week Madison, Mackenzie and Olivia and DH is to impressed with any of them!

CH - So sorry Af got you hun, even though you are not trying I bet it is still hard. It sounds like you have had a very busy weekend I am sure you handled it all amazingly though. Bet you will sleep well tonight lol.

Hands - Well done being so organised, I just got the blinds ordered today for the nursery but still not entirely sure about the furniture. I did look at buggies today and i really like the bugaboo bee + its just small and easy.

 

[InHisHands]

Well girls i had a craigslist success!!! A different person posted a brand new travel system for 125, to car base, carrier, stroller, shoulder straps for baby, shopping cart cover, and carrier cover (for cold weather)... which would all cost about 175 from the store... so i got all new items for a price 50 dollars less (extra gifts from a shower she already had). All we need to do on craigs list now is find a crib and a another car base and we got ourselves some pretty good steals! YAY! If we cant find a decent "used" new crib... we will just buy the one at walmart. No worries.

Here is a walmart link to the travel system we purchased..

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Graco-Spree-Travel-System-Ashford/14707373

 

[CHDickey]

That's awesome hands!!! WTG on your steal!!

 

[Srbjbex]

Hey ladies - hope you all had wonderful weekends - sounds like everyone had been busy.

Lisette - wonderful to have you back on here! Lots of love and dust to you - did you get up to anything nice this weekend?

CH - sounds like you had your hands full this weekend, and coped amazingly well. All good practice for when you get a little bubba of your own.

Hands - great bargain hunting!! You are being very prepared!

Snow - yay for the cute little baby. I spent saturday with my little godson who is 9 months old and adorable. Such a happy little boy!

Bea - three very pretty names. My youngest sister is called Olivia

Nic - I have not been to the new Westfield at Stratford yet but I have heard lots about it!

AFM - I have a lovely christmassy weekend with my gilfriends on friday night and then yesterday we bought our tree and decorated the house!!! Here is a pic of our tree to get you all in the Christmas spirit! xx

 

[snowflakes120]

Morning gals.

Bex - LOVE the tree! Sounds like fun for you and your girlfriends!

Lisette - Happy to hear from you and so sorry about your loss.

Hands - What a great deal you got girl!

Bea - Our friends baby that I just held this weekend is named Madison - I LOVE the name. They seem to be calling her Maddy/Maddi more I noticed.

CH - Glad your nephew is feeling better! I am sure you are exhaused this Monday morning from a busy weekend!

Nic - I would love to go shopping with you! Be prepared - I LOVE to shop! Hubby calls me a shopaholic - I have gotten better though these past few months!

AFM, my temp raised back up today. I am kinda hoping that my temp drop was a implantation dip but I know they are quite common on non-pregnant charts as well. I go for my bloodwork tomorrow.

 

[NotNic]

Snow - I think I'm ready for the challenge! My Mum is an expert shopper so I think I have been well trained! Good luck for your bloodwork tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

I've had a really hectic / stressful weekend. OH and I tried to tell all our siblings and it became a logistical nightmare getting round to everyone. Also I get very embarrassed about making big announcements and hubby got a bit annoyed with me. He wants to shout our pregnancy from the rooftops, whereas I'd rather get bigger and see if anyone mentions anything He is adamant that everyone in our family HAS to know immediately. This weekend we had two family breakfasts, a dinner out and I had lunch with my best friend. Phew! He also can't possibly wait until the weekend to tell his Grandparents or two best friends, so we have to go and see them all this week (45 min drive away) after work. All I want to do is sleep! On the upside I am almost, almost there on the present front and my Christmas Cards are practically done. I ran out of stamps though so I need to get some more.

How's everyone else on the christmas front? Bea - did you get snow this weekend? xx

 

[snowflakes120]

Omg. I starting to get my hopes up but don't want to too much. TMI alert: I went potty and when I wiped there was some brownish discharge. Dare I say that yesterday was implantation dip on chart and today is implantation bleeding?? I defo have PMA tonight!

 

[InHisHands]

Nic - I got a lot of my christmas shopping done this weekend. I can't say that our daughter will be too happy with what we bought her, but since she's not coming up here for christmas (hubby's ex refuses to pay her half of the travel and we don't have the money to fight it or pay the extra), what few things we have bought will be it due to shipping expenses now added. *shrugs*

Snow - great PMA!!! Got my fingers crossed for you!

CH - how are you fairing? Hows your dad?

Bex - Nice tree! Is the old hag over with? How many days till BD??? I want a holiday baby for you!

Bea - Are you feeling your lil girl kick yet?

AFM - Right after i posted about my craigs list steal... i was informed that my dad might not make it till Christmas (when we had planned our next trip out there)... so hubby and i dropped everything and made the 4 hour trip to go see him (and just got back tonight). I honestly don't think he's coming out of that hospital this time His cancer has spread from his colon, to his liver, to his brain, and now to his abdomen. He's all skin and bones and can't stand up anymore due to a lack of muscles. Looks like i'll either visit him around Christmas, or be going to his funneral before then.

 

[NewbieLisette]

Hands congrats on the pg sweetie ... I'm ssoo sorry to read this about ur dad My thoughts & prayers are with u & ur family

Thank you girls for all the love & welcome back! I wish I would have thought to see if the thread was still alive! Its beena rough few months but I'm getting stronger & staying positive as much as possible every cycle! Got a reading from Mesina who predicts I conceive end of dec early Jan which means one more AF for me (hoping she's off by a month ofcourse! Lol)

Let's see if I can re-cap what I've read on u girlies (apologies in adcance it might take me a while to be back up to speed)!

CH sounds like u had quite the weekend! Glad the little man is better now though! Are u taking a break with ttc right now?

Snowflake sounds like it could be VERY promising!!! How many DPO are ya? I'm keeping everything crossed what does pma stand for? Good luck on the bloodwork tmmr too!

Nic congrats girl sounds like a fun but very exhausting time as well!! All the best sweetie!

Bex how u feeling hun? Where are u in ur cycle?

Bea thank u soo much! I've missed ya Congrats..did I read right? A little girl?!!!! Sssoooo happy for ya!

AFM I think I should be O'ing now...a little Ewcm but FF + my wacky temps haven't been very good to me since the mc so I'm not positive on when & if I'm O'ing! Any chart experts out there pls feel free to check it out pls

Hope u all have a great night/morning & hope to chat & catch up really soon!

xoxo

 

[snowflakes120]

Hands - I am so very sorry to hear about your father. I will keep your family in my prayers. I know it can be tough around the holidays. A very close friend of mine passed almost exactly a year ago.

Nic - Sounds like you had a great and busy weekend! I think it's so cute that your hubby is so proud and just wants to tell everyone!

Lisette - PMA stands for Positive Mental Attitude.

AFM, temp went way LOW today. Don't know what to think as I woke up hot and my neck was damp with sweat. So I have no clue what is going on with my body. I do have cramps like AF is coming - so she just might be on her way. Usually my LP is 13 days and I am only @ 9dpo but with the miscarriage only just 4 weeks ago - I guess she could show anytime?! Well, I go in on my lunch break for my HCG levels - I guess I will see what they are at... I suppose if they are up or around the same that could mean something good but if they are finally back at zero that means AF will be on her way... At least I will somewhat have an answer.

 

[NotNic]

Hiya Lisette! Yep this thread moves fast If you don't check in every day it can take a while to catch up!

Hands - So sorry to hear about your Dad. Sending my prayers to you and all the nurses and staff taking care of him. It sounds like you are having a bit of a stressful time atm. Lots of big, big hugs to you. xxx

Snow - Good luck for this afternoon. By working out my proper DPO dates (I knew they didn't make sense at my first scan!) I had IB at the end of 9DPO so it could be it for you. If not, and AF does show up early then at least that means you should ovulate before Christmas which works much better for your holiday plans.

Bex, Bea and CH - Hope you are all okay. xxx

 

[Srbjbex]

Hands - I am so so sorry to hear about your dad. I know it is going to make Christmas a very difficult time for you. Sending you lots of hugs, try and stay strong for your little one.

Lisette - so pleased you are back and up to speed on everything - it has been a busy few months on here. Hope your prediction comes true (and hope its true for me too!)

Snow - could be IB, or could just be a short luteal phase this cycle. I wish I had temped in the cycle following my mc so I coul tell you what mine was like. My AF arrived 4w and 4 days after mc so I could have had a short luteal too. Hopefully if it is AF then she arrives soon so you can Ov again before christmas.

Nic - your post made me giggle when you were telling us about how you told everyone this weekend! Bless you honey. At least once everyone know you will be free to sit back and relax (!)

Bea / CH - hello lovelies!

AFM - My AF has gone away now, so we have started on the BDing, just sticking with every other day as before. Maybe two days in a row on weekends, we'll see. I am having a relaxed December. If I ov again on CD16 like last month then that would be next Tuesday (this seems to have come round really quickly) so BDing at the weekend sounds like a good idea.

My brother has now set a date for his wedding on 22nd September next year. Would be amazing if I had a tiny newborn baby to take along. If not I will cope with being a big whale instead!

 

[MrsBea23]

Hi Girls,

Bex - Love the tree I get mine on Saturday and I will post a pic when it is done, last year one of my cats kept climbing it and making it fall over I am hoping she is better behaved this year. Fx'd you have your newborn at the wedding.

Hands - I am really sorry to hear your dad is getting worse you and your family are in my thoughts . Not really feeling kicks yet more just bubbles, I have an anterior placenta so it isn't unusual to not feel anything until 22 weeks or so.

Lisette - Yup a little girl for me thanks. Hmm your temps do look a bit strange but I would say they will start to go up in the next day or so, I would definitely be bd'ing this week .

Nic - We didn't really get any snow in Edinburgh it was more west than us, this time last year all of Edinburgh was covered so it is a bit different this year. Ha ha so funny about your DH it is nice he wants everyone to know though. We are just telling people as we see them and I must say some are quite surprised when they find out how far along I am he he.

Snow - Hopefully it is implantaion but if not I really hope AF arrives soon and you get another shot and get a Christmas BFP. Has you UD palette arrived yet?

CH - How are you today hun? I hope your dad is doing ok as well.

 

[NewbieLisette]

Hey girlies

Snow - thanks for the PMA translation How did ur bloodwork go hun? Still feeling weirdness? I'm keeping my FX for implantation dip girl!!!

Bex - yay for AF being gone and getting back to BD'ing girlie!!! We're on EOD as well except with my temps so low I'm thinking maybe I can sneak an extra one in tonight! Did u get a Mesina reading done too?

Bea - thanks for the chart stalk, I'll definately give it my best shot and hope to see I temp rise in the next few days! Got my last drink on at lunch just incase! lol - In my defense it was a very stuffy corporate lunch and I needed some wine badly today!!!!