Mid-August Testers

[InHisHands]

Nic - if you do get a chance... we would love to see some more picks of Finlay. He's so adorable.

Snow - Im so glad that you have a friend there too to help you through this. Maybe you'll get pregnant around the same time and thus have a bump buddy. As far as your temps go.. i know its discouraging but maybe its an implantation dip? I'm not quite sure why getting pregnant takes so long. I know for hubs and I it took 10 months.. and they didnt even find anything "wrong" with us. *shrugs*

As far as the meds.. i did talk to the pharmacist when i picked up the meds, as well as read the paperwork that comes with them... and based on the info they gave me.. i just dont feel comfortable taking either one.. though i've been using the oil.

I've opted not to take the pills. The pills are Cat C... and can be found in breast milk. It alters your entire nervous system... and im just afraid that its gonna affect dexter. The oil is Cat C.. but hardly ever absorbs into the blood stream... so its more topical.. and i feel better about using it. It does make my bump a little numb (though it still itches)... which i dont like... but hopefully i wont be on it for too long because he'll decide to show up afterall.

 

[InHisHands]

My last bump pic.... at 39 weeks.

 

[Srbjbex]

Feeling much better after a lovely weekend! Grump day has truly gone, plus I have only 1 more week at work and then holiday!!

Hands - lovely bump pic, very.....bumpy!! If dex doesn't come this week, then I can't wait to hear whether he will arrive while I am away!!

Snow - it's great that you have a friend that you can talk to ttc about, because it can be very lonely, and it's good to be able to have a good old moan with someone who knows what you're going through! Hope you ha da lovely weekend, and had lots of doughnuts!!

Nic -Did you have a lovely fathers day with Finlay? I bought my oh a card and I think he was quite choked by it which was very sweet!

I have had a good few days of exercise this week, so I am feeling pleased, and full of energy which is nice! Planning to do lots of swimming when I am in greeece as it really makes me feel good at the moment.

And lisette....furniture delivery on Tuesday, so promise to post the long awaited nursery pic before I go on hols!

X

 

[Srbjbex]

Just to add....I had a dream about you all last night!! I dreamt that I was having a mid-august ladies get together and you were all round my house and we all had a baby! It was lovely!

 

[InHisHands]

Bex - Aawwww that's a wonderful dream!!!! I already made a card for my hubby... but waiting till Dexter gets here so i can put his feet prints on it. It'll say something like. I'm sorry that I'm late, but stork mail is so unpredictable. Happy Fathers Day, Love Dexter and have his feet prints.

Snow - how are you feeling? I wish your temps would go up.

Lisette - how was your weekend?

Nic - How are things going with Finlay? Are you getting help from family?

CH - Vegas is coming up .. whoohoo!!! How has your summer been?

Bea - Hi!!! Hope to hear from you soon.

AFM - I'm itchy and am on operation eviction. I did some stair walking yesterday and today im going to walk in the pool. I'm ready to meet my baby boy. My MIL comes tomorrow to stay with me.. though she did call me last night to inform me she has a fever. What GREAT timing to bring a sick person into my home. *shrugs* She has no where else to go, so i just pray she gets over it quickly.

 

[NotNic]

Hey girls! :waves: Finlay has been a bit of a pickle this weekend. He has colic and is has been an unhappy chap. I've given in and started giving him infacol and he seems happier today, which is just as well as today is my first day on my own. It's been nice actually as we've had visitors every day. I've been able to do my own thing and not worry about taking Finlay away to feed, which has made him calmer when we feed. Hubby's mum has offered to come over, but I really don't feel that I need it plus she has been a bit of a pest with her opinions, so I'd rather that she didn't come tbh.

Hands - that card idea sounds so cute! Also to answer your question the blood loss isn't so bad once the first 72 hours have past. Now it's barely anything and I feel normalish again. Apart from the itching how are you doing? Any signs?

Nursery furniture has arrived and the room is almost finished now. I will post pics of Finlay and the nursery once I have access to a pc.

Snow - thinking of you xxx

Hope everyone else is well. Bex - I'm looking forward to pics too.

xxx

 

[InHisHands]

Yay --- im always so excited when i see updates from you nic. We've been following Pip for so long, i feel connected. I'm totally looking forward to the pics. As far as symptoms go... i really dont have any. My ticker says 4, but maybe it should be saying 14 *sighs* I just hope at this rate that im one of those women that have no symptoms until it hits.

Dexter likes to kick me throughout the day and just seems to be very content in staying in there. I was so hoping for a early baby... but my time is running out. I want this itching to stop and i want my baby boy... though im not quite sure what i'll do with him once he gets here haha It's hard to believe that this is actually going to happen.

0 to 18 days left.

 

[Srbjbex]

Here we are the ladies....some first photos of our nursery. I've included a couple of 'before photos' (changing rooms style!) just because I always think its nice to see a transformation!! Im really super pleased with it ...just need to get some soft furnishings now like curtains etc - woop!

 

[snowflakes120]

Love the nursery Bex! It's looking fab!! I really like the wall color you picked.

Hands - Hope that Dex makes his grand appearance soon! Nice bumpie pic too!

Nic - Hope your little chap is a bit happier today for you! Poor little guy!

Well, I got through yesterday fairly ok. I remember months ago - it felt like this day was so far away but it crept up fairly fast! I had a rough morning but as the day progressed it got better. Hubby took me out for Ice Cream (my fav!) last night so that was nice. My temp rose today but I'm not hopeful at all - I have absolutely zero symptoms at this point and chart doesn't look too promising either. Just know it's not our cycle. I am so ready to go to the FS - just 1 more month. But at least hubby gets tested this cycle so that should help to put my mind at ease.

 

[InHisHands]

Bex - What a Fab nursery!!! I love what you did with it. The furniture is gorgeous!

Snow - i'm keeping my finger's crossed. Im interested in hearing what the docs say about your hubby and to see what your temps do these next few days.

 

[InHisHands]

Happy 100's day Bex!!!!! Whooohooo double digits here we come!

 

[Srbjbex]

Oh yeah....thanks

Have you got your MIL staying with you now? How's that going?

Snow - I'm ready to see another lovely high temp today.......sending super warm thoughts your way.

Found out yesterday that my best friend is pg again with baby number 2!! I'm sooo excited, especially because it means we will be on maternity leave together (she is looking at finishing at Christmas). This is a good news week, I am really really hoping that the good news continues for you Snow.

 

[InHisHands]

My MIL is here. Its going pretty good. We both just want this baby to get here. I'm not used to the company 24/7 and not having alone time... but besides that and having my belly touched constantly.... things are going great and im glad she's here.

 

[InHisHands]

Hey girls... i have an update

Yesterday and today i've been losing more pieces of my plug...... and....

I had a very productive doctor's appointment this afternoon. I'm 2cm dilated, 70% efface, -3 engaged or 1/5 (least amount of engagement possible, but at least he's fixed in that pelvis now!).

The doctor offered a sweep and i jumped on it! I did hurt and my crotch feels like someone hit it with a baseball bat... but im so excited. I've heard 50 percent of sweeps will induce labor within 48 hours... otherwise its considered a failed sweep. So here's hoping!!!

If it does fail and i dont go into labor soon... they will induce me June 28th.

 

[Srbjbex]

Baby dexter is on his way soon.......woo woo!

 

[snowflakes120]

Ohhhh! Getting so excited for you to meet Dex! Wonderful! Soooo glad you got the sweep! Keep us updated!

Great news about your friend Bex!

Well another bust cycle. BFN. Taking it pretty well as my temps have been warning me already that it was coming. Stopping the Prometrium tonight and AF should be here by Monday. On lunch, I will be making my appt for Monday even though AF hasn't arrived - I am sure she will be soon bc my temps are so close to the coverline already.

Also, went ahead and booked a vaca to Charleston, SC during my fertile time of next cycle. Here's hoping. I am super excited to go! It will be nice!

 

[InHisHands]

I had consistant BH all last night but this morning the soreness, pressure, headache, BH and etc all went away. I know the sweep has 48 hours... but i already feel like its a bust lol

Snow - sorry about your BFN, but im excited about your trip as well!!!

 

[NewbieLisette]

Awww Snow I'm sorry hunni Great news about ur trip though! Lots of positive vibes onto the next cycle!!!

Hands OMG sssooooo close now! How are you feeling right now? God I'm sooo anxious for you! Great that your MIL has safely arrived and is by your side!

Bex I gotta catch up proper but your nursery looks lovely sweetie! xxx

 

[InHisHands]

I'm feeling tired.... but the good news is that i lost the rest of my plug.. and it was pink tinged.. yay!!!

It's good to see you lisette. How have you been? Just about 2 months for you!!!!

 

[NewbieLisette]

WOW hands its soo awesome how close u r now Sendiing super calm & easy L+D vibes to u & Dex

I've been pretty tired & swollen myself! Heatwave here in Montreal, 45C with the humidity!!! Also had some pretty bad siatic nerve pain all of a sudden last weekend so that was something let me tell ya! Thankfully it passed & I've since seen an ostiopath! Exhausting on my body but my LO is kicking around soo much more so I gotta smile & just appriciate everyday! Nursery looking good & washed some tiny clothes...sooo awesome