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[oldermom1975]

So much excitement going on

I'm not going to bring the thread down - but I had a chat with hubby - if any of you ladies are interested click on my link and stalk away

pregnant mamas



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Ah, just read your chat with your DH. Boys can sometimes be so stupid. Vent all you want on this thread, it is for all of us!

 

[oldermom1975]

Well, FS just got back to me, and he would like me to have a blood test. I can't get one until Saturday (they close up everything except for the emergency services on Friday, as it is their holy day). He can't give me advice without seeing me first, and running some tests (DH thinks it is a legal thing). I guess I can understand that, but I don't have to like it.

 

[Katie Potatie]

Garfie, I'm going to respond on your journal....

 

[Sis4Us]

Garfie we R here for the Ups and Downs so feel free to share if u Like!!!

Oldermom so glad he got back to u so quick!! FX

 

[oldermom1975]

Garfie we R here for the Ups and Downs so feel free to share if u Like!!!

Oldermom so glad he got back to u so quick!! FX

Yes, he is very good about that. He actually gives out his work email in case you have questions.

 

[Katie Potatie]

Only 2 days Older....you can do it!!! (I wouldn't like it either though, to be fair)

 

[Sis4Us]

Omg why don't they have a 35+ Prego page I went to the First Tri page trying to find answers about the Ovary pain!!!

I think I'll just stay here!!

 

[oldermom1975]

Omg why don't they have a 35+ Prego page I went to the First Tri page trying to find answers about the Ovary pain!!!

I think I'll just stay here!!

I have read that sometimes it is the just the corpus luteum (hCG supports the corpus luteum, and the CL puts out progesterone to support the pregnancy). It is normal, as long as it isn't severe pain. The rise of the hCG can cause these twinges, and the result is slowly rising progesterone.

 

[VJean]

Katie - Cute story about your DD! Those ultrasounds "guesstimates" are just crap!I think their margin of error is like +/- 1 lb. My 7lb DD turned out to be 10 lbs 3 oz. Um, I think they under-guesstimated a little! So what is your DD's nickname now?

Wish - I'll come bail you out....just as soon as it stops snowing and starts to warm up in your area!

Radkat - I hope everything is ok!

Terri - So glad you aren't working today! I hear ya with the taxes......we both claimed single and zero throughout the year and STILL barely got anything back. WTH? Oh well...at least we know our tax money is being put to good use, right?

Oldermom - I am an Environmental Scientist. I work for the Air Force as a civilian and I am responsible making sure that all the AF installations in Texas follow federal/state/local laws, like the Clean Water Act. I hire contractors to help them meet permit requirements, etc if they need assistance. It's pretty cool work. Of course some days are better than others.

What does everyone else do for a living?

 

[Katie Potatie]

Sis, if it's any consolation I had those ovary pains with this last cycle and read the same thing Older mentioned.

 

[VJean]

So much excitement going on

I'm not going to bring the thread down - but I had a chat with hubby - if any of you ladies are interested click on my link and stalk away

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Garfie (or Fiona?) - So sorry that your DH is being an insenstive male. They just don't get it. I am now properly stalking you, but please feel free to chat on here about anything going on with you... that's what we are here for! The good and the bad!

 

[Katie Potatie]

Katie - Cute story about your DD! Those ultrasounds "guesstimates" are just crap!I think their margin of error is like +/- 1 lb. My 7lb DD turned out to be 10 lbs 3 oz. Um, I think they under-guesstimated a little! So what is your DD's nickname now?


What does everyone else do for a living?

"Moo Moo" Lol. No joke.

10 lbs??? Good gravy!!! What's her nickname?

I'm now a stay at home mom for the past two years, after 13 years in the corporate world. It was beginning to require way too much travel for a wife and mommy, so ultimately, decided to stay home. Hard adjustment to find my worth in other ways, but absolutely worth it in the long run!

 

[terripeachy]

Garfie-So sorry your DH is being a sod. HA!!HA!! I had a little trouble understanding what was going on, but i got the main jist of things and talk about flip flopping. Go on pills, don't go on pills, etc...I do agree with Katie though that you two need to have it out once and for all. Put everything out there and move forward.

Wish-I laughed about your login not working, even though it's not funny. I'm glad you took the initiative to try to do your own referral. Good girl!

Oldermom-So excited. I can't believe all these BFPs popping up left and right. It really is an exciting month. Woohoo!!

Vjean-I'm an enginerd (chemical), and I work for Becton Dickinson. In my plant we make petri dishes and the agar that goes inside, and we also make liquid/tubed media for diagnostic testing. Not sure what kinds of tests the doctors do with our stuff, but we make a zillion different products. I test the machines to make sure they work properly (fill/cap/torque/print/label), and then I also test the people to make sure they are not contaminating the products during their day to day activities. I've had this job for seven years now so while it is never boring, I am getting a little tired of it.

 

[oldermom1975]

Oldermom - I am an Environmental Scientist. I work for the Air Force as a civilian and I am responsible making sure that all the AF installations in Texas follow federal/state/local laws, like the Clean Water Act. I hire contractors to help them meet permit requirements, etc if they need assistance. It's pretty cool work. Of course some days are better than others.

What does everyone else do for a living?

That sounds neat! You must get loads of paperwork, though.
I was trained as a medical research scientist. My last job was at Cornell (here in Qatar) as a postdoc working in molecular/cellular biology. It was okay, but my boss and I had a disagreement, so I quit. It left me free to take care of my daughter full-time, and we are really blessed to even have that opportunity.

 

[SweetPotatoPi]

I agree with Katie and terri about clearing the air garfie . I hope you and your DH can get in sync soon.

Sis, there's a +35 preggo section . Check it out:

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/pregnancy-over-35/

 

[Sis4Us]

Yea I understand the CL pain but wouldn't that just be on the Right that's the only thing that's got me saying Hmmmm its both sides back and forth!!

I'm a stay at Home mom since DS2 came to us was going to get my Real Estate Liscense and start flipping houses but IDK if I can do that now maybe I can get my Liscense while PG and do some Deco jobs!!!
I totally UpDated our Old house to sale and Loved It but now I have to get this House ready so maybe I'll be busy Enough!!! U Think

Thanks SPP

 

[Wish4another1]

wow do we have some SMART ladies on this thread...

and as for the TWW threads - sometimes I actually cringe when reading those...but I try to stay away...but some days I actual read the pregnancy test threads (is this a BFP or not?) ... till it gets too much (like I cannot see the lines these people see - I SEE NOTHING) ... I am very happy to stay here with my over 35 crowd... much calmer and wiser...

so Sis - why don't you just start an over 35 pregnancy thread... we will all join you shortly!!! FX

so most of you know I am in the Army. I am a Chief Warrant Officer 3. I am in the personnel field (pay, promotions, reductions, etc). I currenty serve as the Casualty Operations Branch Chief - so I am in charge of all casualty operations for the state of Illinois (casualty notifications/assistance), funeral and honors, survivor outreach services and the suicide prevention program manager. FUN TIMES!!! I have served for 21 years this month. I have done two casualty notifications where I told two mommas their sons were not coming home alive. I have went to Dover and watched the Dignified Transfer of Remains with the last family. The absolute hardest things I have ever had to do in my life.

anyway... no reason to be sad - or bring down the thread... I love my job, I love the Army...

I hope everyone is having a great day!!!

 

[Radkat]

Sis - I've got some right ov pain now too. I was thinking, what? You're not supposed to be doing anything, but maybe they still are. I remember from my first US at 8 weeks with my LO, the US tech knew which side I O'd from. Crazy.

SPP - Thanks for the link. Good to know that's there. I don't remember that from my last pregnancy.

VJean - I just got a "everything is good" call from my dr. No numbers until they do a second test. Which I have to wait for results until TUESDAY! They're only open 1/2 day on Friday and off on Monday for the holiday. Man!

Look at all of our science types on here! Cool! I'm on the other end of the spectrum (although I kinda consider myself science minded, minored in Biology). I'm a marriage and family therapist. I work in a social service, non-profit agency. We work with low income, at risk kids and families. I do some direct work (after doing all direct work for 10+ years), but mostly supervise therapists who do the direct work with clients. I love it.

 

[kfs1]

Mind if I join in? Don't want to lose you girls

 

[Fezzle]

I'm a bit of science type too- I'm a psychology lecturer at a university. My university is more teaching-focussed so I haven't done any research in ages unfortunately! I got my PhD in the US, but came to the UK for a 2 year post doc position and never left (10 years here now)! My area is child development, so at least if I take some time off work or go part time for parenting, it's still somewhat related!