ok so who wants to get pregnant in 2011? (closed group)

[MummyCat]

sorry Huggles.. seems I'm too excited for your scan day to come quicker!

Hope you're all okay! Sarah, glad that you got a LOT of info from your appt and pleased that they're happy to help you soon... whether you you want to start soon... or delay it a month or so!

So everything in England is goind MAD about the Royal wedding on Friday. We've been given the day off (bank holiday) and every where you turn you see something about the wedding. The English people are puting bunting up on their houses and really getting in the spirit of it.

We're going round to one of the ladies from our antenatal group (we still see each other weekly... 2 years after our babies were born!) for a high tea! I'm making the scones (with clotted cream and jam) and we're dressing the kids in red white and blue!

So a huge fuss being made here about it all... but it's really all being done with amazing good spirit and that united British'ness that the country displays at times like these!

 

[sarahincanada]

morning everyone!

ny: yes I hated that other ticker with the stupid symptoms thats so funny people were annoyed you were wishing away the summer, I would feel the same! and thats horrible, poor Oh and his flights. I think Toronto to Vegas is about 5 hours so Philly could be the same distance (not even sure where Philly is ). Hope his trip is smoother from today on! any developments about the house thing...any chance he would get an agent round?

preethi: Hi I wondered where you were you have always liked marcus so seeing as you have an explanation about him missing the apt then I agree, stay with him. Glad you are feeling good about the trip, how is the apartment do you love it? Id like to see some photos

huggles: you make some good points, Im so torn. one minute I want to get on with it as Im 39 in October, the next I want to wait. I might compromise and do one more cycle naturally, we will see how I feel CD1.

mummy: awwww wish I was in england right now! not because I like the royals but I love when england gets into the spirit of things. I love being there when its the world cup and yuuuummm scones and jam!!

dew: how are you feeling, not long to go. I hate the 2nd week of the 2WW. this first week I can kinda forget about it and get on with things, but the 2nd week I find harder. not long, I think you said you will know by sunday. FX'd

anyway gotta run, lots of work and stuff to do today but I will check back later

 

[flyingduster]

Haha mummy, because NZ is a commonwealth country OUR whole country is getting caught up in the royal wedding too. There's competitions all over the place, EVERYONE I know is having a 'watching party', where they're getting dressed up and everything to have bubbles & nibbles while watching the wedding on tv! lol. It's mad! I'm not really interested that much, but it's sorta need to see everyone getting in behind it...


Sarah, I really don't have anything to offer you either. I'm of a mind that you'd be best to give it a go naturally if you're ovulating normally though, as Clomid isn't going to make it that much more likely the egg/s are caught if you're already dropping healthy eggs anyway... But then you're concious of your age too, so I can understand you want all the help you can get ASAP... Ugh. I'm sorry, it's gonna be a hard one to make, and probably you wont' be sure until you either call or don't!!!

Actually, best case scenario is that you've already caught the egg, and it's gonna implant this week and you need not worry about making ANY decision! Heh. FX and babydust!!!!!!!!


Preethi! Nice to see you back, even if only briefly. I hope you're feeling better and you get internet back again soon!



AFM; BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! I dunno what on earth has happened to autumn/fall for us but it's jumped straight into winter I think. It's been FREEZING (literally, there's a good frost outside right now) cold and wet and yuck. Ugh. I'm sooooo glad I can blob about inside a nice warm house when I'm big and fat, and when bub comes the weather will be better! lol. We're getting the last of the insulation put in in a few weeks, so the whole roof and floor will be done then, and should make a big difference to the heat of the place! Yay! All ready for baby.

Had a little panic attack the other day, couldn't quite get my head around the 16 week thing. Was still thinking that I should be coming up to 15 weeks? I dunno, my head was in a weird space I think, and when I realised I was nearly 16 weeks I got all panicy! ???

I'm seeing the midwife AT LAST on saturday; only 2 days away! YYYAAAAAYYYYY!!! Will hopefully hear the heartbeat! I'm sooo keen! I'll be recording it for hubby, so will put it up on here too.

 

[sherylb]

Ok, Medicaid may be approved as early as next week. They have 15 business days from yesterday. But I had my phone interview and turned in everything she asked for.

It's in the 90s here today and dreadfully hot. Summer must be coming early this year.

 

[NDH]

Mummy, that's neat that you still get together with ladies from your antenatal group. One of my former coworkers still does as well - 13 years later!

Preethi - sounds like you should give Marcus another chance - what a relief there was just a mixup in his days off.

Sheryl - good news about Medicaid. Hope it comes through sooner than expected.

Huggles, not long til your scan now!

Flying - yippee! Hope you get to hear the heart beat!

I haven't managed to see the doctor yet - everything was closed for 5 days over Easter, and I couldn't get through to the clinic yesterday. It was probably a madhouse due to no one having been able to see the doctor in a week and the answering machine was still set to the closed for Easter message. Ringing in 5 minutes when they're open.

 

[nypage1981]

Sarah- we have not talked about the house lately but he did agree to getting an agent by to tell us what the deal would be. He realized we may not lose as much as he thought, but that was a speculation, so im not getting hopes up yet, just have to wait and see. I think we need to find time for a thorough spring cleaning before the agent comes and we are sooooo busy! Yikes!

How does your husband think about the clomid issue? I'd say he probably wants natural, huh? What about parents, sister?

Preethi- Hi! Good to hear from you. I have an appointment on may 4th also! Although, I don't get a scan at mine. lol. Just a normal doc appointment to check my measurements or something. And they'll probably tell me to stop eating. Lol. I hope there is good news for your condition and the travels are perfectly safe!

So weird because I haven't had an easy time with eating most days, but im feeling huge! This is crazy.

Flying- you should definately get to hear the heart beat! Make sure to ask them if they don't offer. Thats what you are being seen for mostly in these in between appointments.


Cat- im so jealous! That sounds so fun. I love when there's a big "to do" about things! I am not really interested in the marriage itself or the royalty, but things to get all decked out about are fun We love the 4th of July holiday here. Its about wearing red, white, and blue and fireworks and stuff. So fun!

Sheryl- you must be dying for an ultrasound or something by now! Did you ever buy a doppler? You could hear the heart beat by now I bet.

Ndh- you are still very early so its ok if you dont get in yet. Hope they answer soon though! The first appointment was kind of a let down actually. There's not much that can be done yet except for all the blood work. 5 vials i think? Eww!

The weather is so interesting all over. Here we are skipping spring time I think this year unless its coming super late. But its back down to cold and going to snow???? We are supposed to be raining now and warmer than this for a month to prepare for summer. Ugh.

Dew- hope you are so busy today with great news of a surprise early BFP? That would be awesome!

 

[sherylb]

I am dying to hear the heartbeat but I want someone else to find it first b/c I won't be happy if I can't find it and have to wait still. The nurse said I will get to hear it every time I go in so I think I can hold off on spending the money. They won't try to find it until they confirm how far along I am though probably for the same reason. They don't like to freak out mothers by doing it to early.

 

[nypage1981]

I hear ya. I didn't order one until I heard it at doctor's office. And I only ordered one due to previous MMC and my bleeding for 6 weeks and my crazy worrying! So, you are ok without one then since seems all is going well.

 

[NDH]

I managed to get through and got an appointment for this afternoon actually! Didn't expect to get in so fast - I figured I'd get an appointment for next week some time.
I'm pleased though.

 

[sherylb]

I am so happy. While I am still avoiding weighing myself my bump has grown since my last picture 5 days ago. 9+2, 10+2

https://photos.bravenet.com/212/756/377/3/5E9AC02781.jpg https://photos.bravenet.com/212/756/377/3/337047ED67.jpg

 

[NDH]

Look at your little bump! How cute!

 

[nypage1981]

Ooooh sheryl thats a good one! I cant figure out how to get mine on here since were taken with my phone. Bummer.

 

[sherylb]

I haven't even used the cameras on my new phone. I like being able to put my memory card in my laptop to adjust the size before I post it.

 

[NDH]

Darn we didn't get that house we applied for. The only thing on the market in our price range at the moment isn't even available for showings until May 12th, but we will be taking completed application forms with us when we apply for that place, and I guess hoping something else comes up in our price range.
I'm anxious to get on my own, though the pregnancy so far is really helping me not stress about anything (is that odd or what?) so I'm not concerned and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to keep living with my parents while it's necessary.

 

[Huggles]

Great pics sheryl - and awesome that you can actually see your bump growing already!

 

[NDH]

I'm back from my first doctors appointment! I think my doctor was just as excited as I am! She's booked me in for bloodwork this week (especially as I don't know if I've had the chicken pox) and I have a dating scan for two weeks from yesterday (again, just because she wants to see an ultrasound lol. Not supposed to be done before 12 weeks here unless dates are unsure but she said my LMP is in question so I can get one lol). Her dates put my EDD as boxing day but I'm leaving my ticker alone. She wants to see me again in just under 3 weeks to go over results etc, and then I'll be getting an antenatal appointment at the hospital between 10-12 weeks.

 

[Huggles]

Yay, sounds really great NDH!

 

[MummyCat]

Awesome Natalie!!! it's so lovely to have doctors that take a genuine interest in your care!! Sorry about the house, but just keep trying and before you know it you'll have the perfect place for the three of you! Amazing how the pregnancy is keeping you calm!

Sheryl, glad your medical aid is almost sorted hun.. and look at that cute bump of yours growing!!!

Nikki... I know what you mean... and yeah, tomorrow's celebrations will be very similar to how the Americans get all festive over 4th July. No parades in every town.... but lots of people are having street parties... garden parties... heading into London to wave flags and watch the procession etc!

Natalie.. it's fab that I still see the antenatal crowd.. there are 4 of us and the kiddies are all great friends it's too cute! One has already had her second and two of us are pregnant.. the 4th is planning a pregnancy for next year. So our second babies are all going to grow up together too!

Flying.. it's getting icy cold in Johannesburg too.. so say my folks anyway! So I think the Southern Hemisphere is getting an early spell of winter... hope it eases up a bit for you soon! and congrats on 16 weeks tomorrow!!!

Dew... are you getting ready to test? or going to wait for AF?

Preethi, glad you are keeping Marcus!! Hope you're settling into the new place nicely.

Sarah, how's your day been? How's the temping going?? I'm excited to see your chart!!

Huggles... how's the packing for the work move going? I'm sure you're taking it easy... hope there are lots of strong men around to carry the heavy boxes!!

I think that's everyone!! I have my groceries being delivered this morning!!! Love online shopping... saves carting a toddler round the store for an hour trying to keep her happy! and I'm making my scones tonight!

 

[flyingduster]

Yay NDH! It makes it more real when there's appointments made!!!! YAAAY!!! Suck you didn't get the house you wanted though, but a BFP makes it all ok doesn't it? lol!


ny, if you have a pic you want to put up, you can email it to me if that's easier, and I'll put it up for you... My email is just my username at gmail.com !! And I'm confident my midwife will try and find the heartbeat at my appointment, I only mentioned it cos I haven't had a chance to hear it at ALL yet, so it's very exciting for me! lol! I haven't had ANY other appointments with my midwife except the very first one at 6 weeks! It's my fault, not hers though. I'm taking my appointment book with me to her appointment so we'll make a standing 4-weekly appointment so it doesn't get away like this again! lol.


Sheryl, what a cute bump!!! I'm seeing so many bump pics being posted by people at the moment and I'm looking at my tummy and wishing it had a proper bump! lol!! I am carrying quite a bit of extra weight so everything I read says it'll take me longer to get a proper bump AND take me longer to feel any movement than a skinnier person, but ahh well. I'm sure I'll show at some stage! lol!

 

[Huggles]

Mummy - it's getting pretty darn cold here in CT as well - brrr

As for the packing - I packed 5 boxes for my boss's office on tuesday, and there's still loads more to pack! Going to try do more this afternoon. Been keeping busy with invoices so far this morning, and flight bookings. I haven't even started on my own office yet!
Basically i just need to get my filing in order and then the packing should be quick and fairly easy. And i am most definitely NOT doing any heavy lifting. By the time my boss comes back to the office on tuesday he'll barely be able to move in his office becuase i'm leaving the boxes right where i pack them! LoL