TIE WELCOME JACK, HENRY, DEVON, ROXAS, PENELOPE, MATILDA, THEO and Charlotte!!

[waiting2c]

Hope it's just ov cramps for you Kayla !! I'm looking forward to you starting the poas party next week!!!

 

[MrsStutler]

Hope it's just ov cramps for you Kayla !! I'm looking forward to you starting the poas party next week!!!

I'm thinking today all the cramping craziness was indeed little miss eggy making a break for it. Tonight my OPK was for sure positive again, which would put all this cramping chaos right around the 12-36hr window the first OPK supposedly gives. Ever the hopeless optimist I will go with that's what happened Fertility friend has me down for ovulation on CD14 (today) but that won't sway me from furiously POAS probably far, far too soon.

I just realized that when I go see my doctor on Monday it's time for my annual check up, which involves a breast exam. I find this hilarious because I'm attempting to use gentian violet to banish the yeast that has taken up residence on my nipples. So now I'm going to have to explain why my boobs are purple. This should be a good appointment.

 

[honeysuede]

I know SS is a sin…. BUT with Jack AND with this pregnancy (I kept a diary of every pain due to having the consultancy appointment) I had VERY bad cramping low in my pelvis mixed with AF type pain / pressure & lower back pain 2-3 dpo, soooooo it *could* be a good thing xxxxx

 

[honeysuede]

Aaaah, just read your last post (didn’t see it at first for some reason) sounds like ov for you then : )
Hhe that made me laugh about the check up xx

 

[MrsStutler]

It's all kind of murky trying to figure it out. I have PCOS so I know that can mess around with OPKs. At any rate we covered all possibilities so I'm happy. Judging by CP and CM I did ovulate either the 2nd or 3rd. I had terrible cramping in my TWW with both kids as well so I'm hoping it's still a good sign one way or another. Today all has been quiet in there. I'm a hopeless symptom spotter. Its even worse now that I have my nursing books to look through on top of Dr. Google lol

Its Independence Day here so we are celebrating by staying indoors and far away from the nutbars that come to our town to party. Nice quiet weekend in store for us. What's everybody else up to?

Grace and Jess I love your bump pics! So cute!

 

[Grumblebea]

Haha Kayla... I had purple nipples too when my DD had thrush.

 

[MrsStutler]

DH saw me and was completely weirded out! He said I looked like some kind of alien lol The stuff works great though!

 

[honeysuede]

Hellooooo

Kayla - how's the TWW going? Did you manage to avoid all the 4th July crazies?

How is everyone's weekend going?

Mine is ok. Although I am MASSIVE!! This time a month ago I was wearing UK size 6 jeans, now I am in 10s!! Bloat city.

Last night I hosted my sister's baby shower, there were only 7 of us. I did all the fod, decs and 7 games. I am really proud of myself as it went really well & I am not used to hosting. Now to tackle xmas dinner.

Saw the ex to hand Jack over to him & his mother (she has to be there due to ex's drinking) and I left crying. He is just so hurtful and has to upset me everytime, then I get mad for letting him. Hormones are not my friend at the mo.

Here are some pics of Jack on the beach
xxxxxx

 

[MrsStutler]

Awe, such sweet pictures. He is looking so grown up already. I can't believe it. Glad your party planning adventure went so well! I'm always a mess at hosting parties. Sorry the ex is being such as ass, he could at least just be civil. I hope he gets his act together. I remember dropping off my big brothers to their mom's house when I was little. That woman was awful. I guess they are ex for a reason. Hugs!

My TWW is going smoothly. DH has a four day weekend so I've been enjoying having him around to help with the kids and keep my mind. Away from testing. I did do an IC this morning but I just got this awful, awful, evap line. I know it's too early to have any results yet. I will never order tests from the same place again since that seem to have a habit of giving evap lines. I've been having a few really mild cramps here and there so hoping that's a good thing.

We managed to stay far away from any crazy people. We did have a crazy monsoon storm come through yesterday and it took out a home and downed a ton of power lines so most of our city was without power for 6 hours. Thankfully our power never went out. Its unbearably hot even in the evening now and I would have gone bonkers.

 

[Jess19]

Hey girls how is everyone?

Kayla how is the 2ww treating you?

Honey how have you been feeling ? Jack is so big! what a cutie, love the pics!

We took the kids to the beach a few weeks ago and Charlotte kept eating the sand lol she eventually figured out that it was more fun to play in than it was to eat it.

 

[MrsStutler]

Oh I bet the beach was a ton of fun despite the sand eating haha

I saw my doctor yesterday and she said I most likely did have a small cyst which could be responsible for causing some oddball things with my cycle but she couldn't say for sure. I go back next month so we can see what my cycle does next. She thought my purple boobs were hilarious too. So far I've only had the occasional bout of light cramping. CM has gone from creamy to almost non existent and my cervix is soft and shut tight. Hoping all of this is a good sign.

 

[waiting2c]

Morning all!!

Kayla - looking forward to seeing tests when you get testing, have my fingers crossed for you this tww!!

Hey t! Jack has gotten so big! I imagine it's so hard to hand him over - esp when your ex is horrible to you

Jess - yay for being over the half way point!! That's exciting!!

Anyone seen or heard from grace lately? How is she doing?

 

[Jess19]

Ok girls I need to vent real quick, sorry, but I cant really say anything any where else.

So DH and I found out over the weekend that my 11 yr old step daughter has been watching her little brothers and sisters. Her brothers are 6 (twins) and her sister is 9. I guess she watches them sometimes when her parents schedules over lap and she has watched them twice at night so her mom and step dad could go out.

DH isnt happy about it and neither am I
He called her tonight to talk to her about it and she was basically like "oh well"

I cant believe she can do that, I would never leave my 11 yr old in charge. Although she is very mature for her age I just dont think she ready yet to watch 3 other children, she is still a child herself.
I think 13 is a good age to start testing the waters, with 1 child. Our state has no laws that require a specific age, they say its at the parents decression but recommend that age 12 is ok.

ugh im so pissed and really cant say anything as its not my place

 

[honeysuede]

Hello!!!
Hi T - how are things? Nope, not seen Grace post for a while, hope she is ok

Kayla - how is the POAS going? still have a good feeling for you this tww so hopefully you won't ave to go back and follow up about that cyst

Jess - I totally understand why this bothers you, 11 strikes me as VERY young to be looking after 3 children. I think even I would struggle at 30!! haha but seriously, it must be really frustrating for you & OH. How does your step daughter feel about doing it?

Well I have had an emotional few days. On monday I was informed by a family friend that my ex was spotted in town leaving Jack outside a shop while he went & bought cigarettes. I calmly asked him on the phone about it & got "what's the big deal, it was only 30 seconds, don't be a drama queen" !?!?!?! I explained you DO NOT leave a 21 month old in a buggy alone in a busy town centre while you go in a shop! I made him promise not to do it again but I am so worried, I think I need to make sure his mother now supervises at ALL times. It's so hard

Then yesterday I got my booking appointment and 12 week scan date. It made everything sink in & feel so real & I got so overwhemed, happy & excited. I decided I was strong enough to tell the family (had only told best friend and sisters) My brother & mum were shocked but very supportive & congratulated me saying they can see we are secure & happy & I am strong etc. My Nan & dad were dissappointed & gave me lecures. I was in tears. My dad is divocing his 328 year old wife who has 4 of his kids & sleeping with a 23 year old AND sometimes my mum AND crashes on my sofa sometimes, how can he judge me? but my nan is so special to me so it hurt They have both back tracked since and are being supportive now. At the end of the day they have to get used to it.

In positive news, me & OH are excited about reaching the 6 week mile stone It's his 33rd bday tomorrow & we are going to Alton Towers for the day so a day off work for us woohoo. I won't be able to go on most of the rides though but I am sure there will be plenty of other things for me to do.

Sorry for essay!!
xxxxxxxxx

 

[MrsStutler]

Oh ny goodness Jess, I'd be really unhappy with that. I think the earliest I was ever babysitting was 13 and that was just one kid.

T, I can't believe your OH would leave Jack out in front of a store like that! Gives me anxiety just thinking about it. I hope your family warms up soon. I know my in laws are very against us having a third. I don't understand how family can be so judgy and unsupportive. Obviously you are both happy, so what does it matter? Congrats on the 6 week milestone though! Yay!

I'm about to just toss this entire bag of tests. They are driving me crazy. Got excited this morning but it looks like just evap lines.

 

[MrsStutler]

The "test of the day" I see a bit of a shadow but it disappears and reappears so I think I'm seeing things. I don't trust these tests now anyways. Can't wait for my new ones to come in the mail. All other signs are good though. I keep getting random little cramps here and there but it's nothing like AF cramps. Trying to stay positive but not get my hopes up, ha...like that ever happens haha

 

[Jess19]

I think I see something too!
I played around and tweaked it! couldn't resist!
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[waiting2c]

Oooh looks pink in that tweak too!!! Exciting!!!!

 

[MrsStutler]

The test of the day today...nothing there. I went back and figured out I got my faint positive with Lucy around 9/10dpo so I'm hoping I'm just a smidge early right now. I could still only be 8dpo today too. I've been insanely emotional and feel just kinda terrible so I'm still hoping.

 

[MrsStutler]

Stupid short LP is back...AF is here.