On the road again graduates

[Starry Night]

Topanga - sounds both exciting and stressful! Really sounds like Lauren is super eager to meet her mommy and daddy! Stress can affect BP so anything that can help you relax would be good. Not sure what to suggest though as I know I'd be a wreck in your case too. LOL

skye - sorry you're not 'in' for this cycle but I do appreciate your positive, relaxed outlook. Have fun learning to enjoy each other again!

afm - DS is dealing with a stomach bug that just will not go away. We're on day 3 now. *sighs* He's the type of kid who sickness does not slow him down in any way so it's hard to tell he's still sick. I can only tell because he wakes up in the morning covered in barf and now he has diarrhea. I'm trying to get him to sit still so he can rest but that's not really happening. He is desperate to go outside in the snow but I am not about to let him do that sick. It's annoying because he was JUST sick over Christmas. I don't know how he keeps getting it and I am desperate to avoid getting sick myself.

Also, not sure what to make of it, but I have to give up sex as it is way too painful. I had brought it up to my OB last time and she suggested lubricant but we tried it last night and it did nothing. I feel like everything is on fire inside and last night I even got bit of a pinkish hue to my discharge afterwards. It was only a small dab but enough for us to decide that we can't do pregnant sex. I haven't been showing any other signs of infection so maybe my body just does not like pregnant sex....which is unfortunate.....we weren't allowed to do it while pregnant with DS and even though it's for the greater good, it's still hard on the relationship for both of us. We both miss that form of intimacy.

 

[skyesmom]

hmmm my friend had that kind of burning pain inside when she wasn't pregnant but she was virgin so she didn't initially suspect it was anything more than a horrendous first time sex, but it persisted later and... turned out she had a silent form of yeast infection that gave no other symptoms. could u get checked for that??? also pink hue could be due to that you know. sorry to hear you and your OH are going through this again :/

 

[Starry Night]

I have been curious about a symptomless infection. I will have to give my doctor a ring. I just never know if I should call my OB or my GP.

 

[rayraykay]

Topangaaa!!! My goodnesssss any day now!! I am so excited for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I am sending you constant love for a happy healthy labor! I am sorry about the high BP tho.. It's always something isn't it? Everything is going to be okay, and you will soon have Lauren in your arms!!!

Sounds like a good plan Skye- I got pregnant with Sloane on a cycle that I didn't temp, no ovulation tests, nothing. Just kept having sex haha. There was something very releasing about just having fun with it. You got it this year lady! I can feel it.

Starry- ugh painful sex. I am SO not looking forward to the first time DH & I have sex after giving birth. Everyone & their mother (literally) have told me how bad it hurts. I think I am gonna wait awhile. Luckily, my husband is more than understanding and isn't pressuring me at all. I am so sorry about DS being sick- it's been a REALLY bad flu season here in Oregon. I have been very careful about taking Sloane out. It's been hard cause I wanna get used to taking her places by myself... but I also don't want to get her sick whatsoever.

AFM- Sloane is a very calm, sweet baby. Last night she slept from 9-12:30, 1-4:50, 5:30-8:30 then a morning nap from 10-11:30. I feel like I have hit the jackpot. I can't get over how much I love her. Her blonde hair is still there! None fell out! I will post a photo in a few.

xoxo

 

[Carybear]

Topanga... Sending prayers for a happy and healthy delivery!!!

 

[Starry Night]

rayray - once it's time to get your groove 'thang' on, just remind hubby to be slow, tender and gentle! You can always finish him in other ways if need be. Even after my section I was very tender inside for awhile (I did get to full dilation so that must have been a factor). But if you go easy for the first few times it does get better. Just pretend you're a virgin again. ha ha

My OB called back and she wants to take a look at me but during my next appointment....3 weeks away! Oi. In the meantime, no sex. *sighs* I'm to call if the pain becomes constant or I get more spotting but the pinkish discharge was probably from the sex itself. DH got a bit enthusiastic at one point, LOL.

And I'm an auntie!!! Feeling sad as I can't rush off to the hospital to go meet her. I was able to see both her siblings at the hospital but now we live so far away. I gave my mom strict instructions to give her a kissie for me and to email me loads of photos.

 

[skyesmom]

ohhh congrats auntie Starry!! i am so so happy that all went well and that you are also excited about it!!

rayray - ouch! i never though about the first time sex post birth.. thanks for the warning!! haha there's still so much road to go till there but at least i hope it will cross my mind before OH and i start a rodeo after being off sex for a while!!

can't wait for Sloane's pics, she is so very beautiful!

Topanga, i second Cary here: prayers and wishes for a healthy delivery!!!

....and Ilovemyhubby, are you anywere around? how are you?

 

[Starry Night]

I've been thinking about iluvmyhusband too. I hope all is well with her and baby wherever she is.

I've been starting to feel sorry for myself. I was looking at the photos of my whole family celebrating together in the hospital room and I felt so jealous and left out (even though I know I'm a 24 hour drive away). And then it hit me that not only am I missing out on visiting my niece, but that my own daughter's entry to the world will have no family around to come visit me in the hospital. I remember with DS how sad and lonely I felt without visitors (didn't help that my roommate was CONSTANTLY getting visitors and DS was in NICU). So yeah....feeling sad and lonely right now.

 

[rayraykay]

I also wonder about iluvmyhubby. If you see this...hi! Hope you're doing well!

Ahh thank you for the tips starry. Slow & gentle will definitely be the way to go. Congrats Auntie!!! I'm so sorry you can't be there & that you're so far away from family. That's so tough. Although they won't be there in the flesh I am sure your family will be thinking of you and come as soon as they can. I wish I could come visit you!!! I'm still so thrilled for you that you get your little girl.

Skye I'm still really vibing that you'll get your rainbow very soon. Enjoy the process of making that little cutie. Sex & making a baby is meant to be fun! It's just sad that all of us had that innocence ripped away by our tragedies but... I really noticed when I let go of the temping and such... It was easier to relax and enjoy the process.

How are you red? Left? What are you up to this weekend?

Topanga how are you feeling? Thinking of you!

Hi Cary!!! xoxoxoxo

I'm gonna post some pics now... Sorry in advance that they aren't right side up my phone posts them sideways & I dunno how to change it! If anyone knows let me know haha

Love to all!

 

[rayraykay]

Here she is grabbing my hair haha

 

[rayraykay]

Loves her kitty friend

 

[rayraykay]

One more-sorry!

She loves bath time

 

[Carybear]

Thanks Ray... She's so beautiful!

 

[Starry Night]

aw, she's so darling! I love her expression in the first one. What a stinker! LOL And I am so glad she likes baths. DS screamed every day in his bath for the first 8 months or so. ha ha Once he discovered he could splash mommy and daddy then he started to like it.

bla....both dh and I are catching DS' stomach bug. So far it's just mild so as long as I don't eat too much I should be OK...I hope. DS woke up without any barf in his bed so I'm hoping he's on the mend.

 

[skyesmom]

rayray she is AMAZING!!! what a little cutie!! and looks so sweet with a kitty she is so precious! and my god how much hair!!

Thanks for those vibes by the way, i can't wait and i think the little sneaky rainbow will come this year!!

 

[RedWylder]

Rayray she's soooo cute! I love all that blonde stuff on her head!! I've seen a lot of brunette babies lately so she seems special to have so much light hair. Definitely a cutie.

I also think of Ilovemyhubby occasionally. She seems to visit when she needs to and then goes away while passign time. I hope she comes back and visits us 20 weeks preggo!

Im doing well, ray, thanks for asking. I'm feeling good physically but I'm struggling to stay on top of life stress so that it doesn't suck my soul away and with that the last few months I have with my daughter all to myself. Balance is key and I am just going to have to ditch some of my responsibilities at work/home/firedept, etc.

Skye- I'm with rayray, when I finally ditched TTC with charting, temping etc. and just enjoyed my time with hubby I felt rejuvenated and free. And then I got my rainbow. Your's is just around the corner!

 

[RedWylder]

It's quiet...how's everyone?

 

[Starry Night]

Not much is going on. Just trying to pass time, I guess. This pregnancy is really dragging for me. I'm always nervous something is going to happen so I want the end of May to get here. I know every moment in life is precious and I shouldn't wish them away but I just want my baby to be here safe and sound. Then time can slow down.

I've been taking things easy as I get cramps really easily and now we've all had the stomach bug all last week and this weekend. The chores have really piled up.

 

[Topanga053]

I'm still in a holding pattern. I had an appointment yesterday and my blood pressure, while still high, was closer to the normal range. Given the number of elevated BP and protein readings though, my OB has officially diagnosed me with mild pre-eclampsia. Not exactly a big surprise at this point. I'm still 3cm (grrr!), so no progress there. I have another ultrasound Thursday morning to keep monitoring Lauren. If I haven't gone into labor by next week, my OB wants to start talking about a plan to induce me around my due date. So, for now, just waiting to see if labor starts and keep making sure that me and Lauren are still healthy and keeping the pre-e under control!

In non-baby related things, tomorrow is my birthday. I'm going out to brunch and shopping with my parents in the morning and then in the evening, DH and I are going to his mom's house for dinner. I'm looking forward to getting out!

How's everyone else? Left, it's been awhile since you've chimed in. Is everything ok?

 

[Starry Night]

Oooh, an early Happy Birthday to you!