Mid June and July Firecrackers Group Due June/July 2017!

[PrincessPearl]

Hi ladies! Wow, so much good news! I am so happy that everybody's pregnancies are progressing so well!!

I have been MIA for awhile, this pregnancy has not been easy and has not gone as smoothly as I would have liked. First, the nausea has been crippling! I was hospitalized in the middle of November for Hyperemesis gravidarum. I am now 17 weeks, and the nausea has gotten better, but is not gone. I am at least able to function in the morning and afternoon now, but the evenings are still pretty rough. I was prepared for this though, as I had it with my first pregnancy. What I was not prepared for though was all the bleeding I have experienced. I had heavy bleeding at 8 weeks, 10 weeks, and 16 weeks. I was hospitalized in the end of November for a week because of the bleeding. None of the doctors could find a cause of the bleeding. The latest episode was over Christmas, and a different doctor thinks the bleeding might have been coming from the cervix. He put me on pelvic bedrest for an undetermined length of time.

All complications aside, both babies are doing great and that is all that matters!!!!! Both are growth wise right on track, and I have been feeling movement for over a week now! I bought a doppler after the second time bleeding, and have been listening to both heartbeats for a while now!!!! It has really helped put my mind at ease!

We haven't really told anyone about the pregnancy. The only people who know are those who have known about the struggles and the ivf process. (And you wonderful ladies!!) It took me a while to realize the reason it doesn't feel right yet to tell others. It's not that I am afraid that something bad will happen because my gut feeling tells me everything is going to be ok. It's because both me and my husband are still trying to process everything that we have been through on our ivf journey. There is no hiding it now though, I have quite a bump!!!!

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Princess so glad to hear things are slowly starting to mellow out for you. I'm sure it's been a long hard road to get to where you are right now.

Afm sorry for the rant that's about to insue, today I've been feeling really down and emotional. Im already overweight and I feel fat and ugly and just not beautiful at all. My dh took a 12 week bump picture of me last night with the chalkboard I made and after seeing the picture I'm too embarrassed to post it anywhere because I feel like it makes me look like an ugly, fat, slob (even though I know it really doesn't).. Pregnancy hormones are sure surging today. So I woke up at around 4am and couldn't go back to sleep so I ordered a plus size maternity swim suit as I got cleared to start swimming again three days a week and I'm determined to keep my weight down and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy.

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

Hi Ladies - I would like to join. I am due July 23rd with my first. Hope everyone is comping well with their symptoms and pregnancy!

I just got off the phone with my OB and my chromosome abnormalities all came up negative and I am having a Baby Boy! That is what my husband and I wanted and we both started crying on the phone! We were waiting to announce our pregnancy until these test came back and I am so excited now to tell everyone!

Gagrlinpitt - I was feeling the same exact way yesterday. Just completely fat and ugly and I think I am seeing some new stretch marks on my sides come up even with all the body oil I am using. The swim should help, I worked out last night and I am feeling better today. I think it is normal to feel like this so I am writing it off to hormones. Hang in there and just take one day at a time! Hugs..

 

[second.time]

Gagrlin, I'm sorry: I know it's tough to feel your confidence going away during pregnancy. Swimming sounds like a really good idea, I'm sure it will be wonderful stress relief and a good mood booster.

TTCfirst, congratulations! Little boys are so sweet. I've loved being a mom to my son. Could I ask if you got NIPT?

I bugged my poor nurse about the NT scan until she got sick of me and told me that the office would offer NIPT. It might be a little pricey if our insurance doesn't cooperate, but I've been so anxious about not getting any testing done that I decided to do it, and I'll go tomorrow for the draw and hopefully find out more within a week or two. The thing is that I know you can find the sex from these tests and I'm feeling my resolve loosen! I've had a tough time with this pregnancy, bonding feels difficult, and I keep wondering if knowing the baby's sex would help.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Hi Ladies - I would like to join. I am due July 23rd with my first. Hope everyone is comping well with their symptoms and pregnancy!

I just got off the phone with my OB and my chromosome abnormalities all came up negative and I am having a Baby Boy! That is what my husband and I wanted and we both started crying on the phone! We were waiting to announce our pregnancy until these test came back and I am so excited now to tell everyone!

Gagrlinpitt - I was feeling the same exact way yesterday. Just completely fat and ugly and I think I am seeing some new stretch marks on my sides come up even with all the body oil I am using. The swim should help, I worked out last night and I am feeling better today. I think it is normal to feel like this so I am writing it off to hormones. Hang in there and just take one day at a time! Hugs..

Thank you for this.. Just glad to know I'm not alone

 

[808malia]

Maries- Congrats on your boy scan!!! I'm kinda jealous that some of you ladies are finding out so soon! I'm almost 13weeks and I still have a month to wait...

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

Thank you Second.Time, Yes it was a NIPT and I go in for my CVS next Friday.

Gagrlinpitt - Def not alone, we are all in this together.

 

[Thejoie]

Gagrl: it's definitely a struggle. I tried on every pair of jeans I own today and only had 3 that still fit well enough. My work pants are starting to get tight too. Next week I need to head out to get some bigger sizes. It's something I'm expecting but still is hard to come to terms with...

 

[Maries_s]

That's a cute way to tell him maries! I feel sad for you that you got pressured into finding out though.

It was really nice seeing his impression. Now he is over the moon and smiling every day.
It was annoying having the pressure of them and I felt angry at first since this is probably my last pregnancy and I wanted this time to do everything that I want. However, I'm still very happy and just make peace with myself and them.

Maries- Congrats on your boy scan!!! I'm kinda jealous that some of you ladies are finding out so soon! I'm almost 13weeks and I still have a month to wait...

Thank you! I was surprised of knowing so early this time with my last pregnancy I had to wait until the anatomy scan at 20w because she did not cooperate in previous scans.

 

[blessedmomma]

Princess I've had so many complications with pregnancies so I know what you're going through. I've had hg very severe and due to it had a baby with iugr. Also had bleeding from sch's (a bleed or blood clot by the placenta) in several pregnancies. I almost lost one son because of it and did lose another. Several other babies (I have 8) I just had lots of bleeding. It can be so scary! I have a clotting disorder though and that's why so baby aspirin helps me.

Gagrl- ugh I hate that feeling! I bet you look absolutely gorgeous in your baby bump photo. I'd love to see it some time if you change your mind

Ttc congrats on your healthy boy!!!

Second- I love the nipt. Gave me so much peace of mind!

Maries- I'm glad you found peace in it!

 

[lesondemavie]

Joie my pants stopped fitting at 10 weeks. I used a rubber band on them to keep them closed and then finally caved and just bought maternity pants at 12 weeks. They were cheaper than my regular jeans, and they are crazy comfy. If you're going to need them eventually you might just opt for that instead of getting a larger size. They will grow with you and your bump!

 

[second.time]

Joie my pants stopped fitting at 10 weeks. I used a rubber band on them to keep them closed and then finally caved and just bought maternity pants at 12 weeks. They were cheaper than my regular jeans, and they are crazy comfy. If you're going to need them eventually you might just opt for that instead of getting a larger size. They will grow with you and your bump!

Oh, which brand did you get? I keep seeing maternity jeans that are pricier than most of my normal jeans. I've been looking for some good brands!

 

[lesondemavie]

$30-40 at Motherhood and on top of that they had some in store specials like buy one get one half off or something. I don't remember exactly, and sadly it did not work on the two pairs I bought.

 

[PurplePear]

Honestly I sent to a few consignment stores for some maternity jeans. I paid 7$ a pair in brand-new condition. It's not clothing that is worn that long so I found it worth of. Also old Navy had really nice ones for great prices

 

[lesondemavie]

Nice purple that's great! I'm waiting on a box from my SIL for her hand me downs. They should fit so I'm good with just the two for now. I honestly think mine will come in handy at thanksgivings for years to come

 

[second.time]

I also bought secondhand for my last pregnancy! It's true, most maternity clothes are in perfect condition. Same with a lot of baby clothes ... babies aren't quite as rough on their clothes as older kids and they only wear them for a couple of months.

I had the Panorama test done today. Hoping the results come back sooner than two weeks! They had to weigh me for the forms and I actually weighed LESS than on Tuesday, which surprised the nurse. It really makes me wonder if the weight on Tuesday that made the doctor talk to me was a mistake??? It didn't match my scales at home. Maybe I had rocks in my pockets?

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Had my 12 week scan and things look good. Kiddo was moving around a lot and giving the tech some issues. And had a nice healthy heart rate of 165bpm. : )

 

[Catalyst]

Hello all.. sorry I have been MIA. We went to our family over the holidays for 10 days. Had a lovely time. Then been lazy and tired after the trip home. Wondered how much I had missed on here and it out me off a bit.
We are now 15 weeks euth out twins. I have lost some weight.. about 4-5 kg. Still fit my cloths! Stil ms but feel better some days. Hoping it is going.
So how are you all?

 

[blessedmomma]

Second time I agree completely. I get almost all my maternity and baby clothes second hand and they are practically in new condition. Save a ton of money!

Pretty- so cute

Hi catalyst!

 

[second.time]

Congratulations on the scan, pretty! So sweet to see that silhouette that looks so much like a baby's. It's crazy how scans change in just a few weeks in the first tri.

Catalyst, glad to hear you're doing well! Hope the MS goes away entirely soon.

I reached the second trimester today. Crazy. It seems to be going by so quickly. I have a boy's name I REALLY love now and I've started basically thinking of this baby as a boy.