TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[tbfromlv]

Amber that is real nice for the US. I too will be using my works short- term disability. Since I am a teacher I believe my time will run right into summer break so I’ll end up with 5.5 or 6 months. I wish we could afford for me to just stay home for the first few years!

 

[SunnyBe]

I'm so glad we finally get to talk about things like maternity leave instead of failed cycles and such. Hope Dream can soon join too

What are your DH's planning? We both work from home and have told our bosses we're taking December off (although we're waiting until after the 20-week scan to tell them exactly why). We'll see how things go after that.

 

[AmberR]

My DH can take off up to 6 weeks but would have to be unpaid so we can't really afford that. We are planning on him taking 1-2 weeks off.

 

[tbfromlv]

My DH doesn’t get any paid time off so he has to use vacation days. But I think he can take up to 6 weeks. I’m going to have him double check with HR though.

Scan is tomorrow! I’m so excited/nervous! It’s not until 7pm here so I’m sure that’s going to make for a long day lol

 

[Dream143r]

Hey guys just checking in. Only 2 days left for us in paradise. Nooo. I need more beach time.

Urgh I feel like I'm holding back our little crew from turning ttc to everyone pregnant. Tear. Don't leave me Steph! Lol

We have definitely been getting it on this week so FX as always. I'd obviously rather not have to do the medicated ziUi next cycle.

Good luck with your scan tomorrow! I really hope its 2. 1 boy 1 girl. Perfection.

Anyhoo just saying Hi. Back to the beach so soak up the sun.

Oh on the maternity leave discussion. If I ever need it I'll get the option of 12 or 18 months. You can take 18 months but you get the same payout. So the payment will be smaller over a longer period of time vs bigger payments for only 12 months. DH can take up to 3 months parental leave paid but the gov doesn't let you double dip so the 3 months would come off of my 12 or 18.

 

[SunnyBe]

No Dream, that just means we got to get you pregnant ASAP!! I know it will happen soon. Your DH's SA has improved a lot and there's nothing on your end of things so I truly believe it will happen soon. After that, you can make us all see green with envy because of your long maternity/paternity leave lol.

So glad you're enjoying your amazing trip!

Tb, good luck with your scan tomorrow, hope you'll update us immediately after

Amber, yours is tomorrow too, right? Good luck!!

 

[AmberR]

Dream- aren't vacations never long enough? I have a good feeling you will be getting that BFP soon. Enjoy your last few days

Oh Tb I'm so excited to hear about your scan!! I have the fetal echocardiogram tomorrow morning. Hoping all is well with my little guy's heart!

 

[tbfromlv]

Dream- I agree with Sunny. We are going to get you that BFP ASAP! And super jelly of your beach vaca!its been so hot here but we haven’t gone to the lake and I have no pool so it’s just a roast session!
12-18 months..... why does America suck with this?! We need to get it together!! That will be so nice!

Amber good luck at your scan! I hope it goes amazing!

And yes of course I will update instantly lol I’m central time and it’s not until 7pm so that gives you a time line

 

[steph1607]

Haha Dream I’m still here, don’t fear! Just at the airport ready for our holiday!

Will catch up properly when I’m back.

Dream, enjoy the rest of paradise. Everyone else, hope all scans etc go well

 

[tbfromlv]

Steph! Have so much fun!!

Ladies- I changed my appointment because a 7 am came open and I thought “heck yes” lol this isn’t my doctors office, just an ultrasound place (they do the 3D and 4d stuff too) so they didn’t so a transvaginal ultrasound but we were still able to see our little bean and their strong heartbeat!!! she said I am measuring about 2 days different than what I thought, which is fine because of the margin of error but anyway we are over the moon!!she also said since it’s earlt and we are doing abdominal ultrasound there’s a slight chance she can’t see the other one but is doubtful they are both in there. I’ll know for sure at my OB appointment in 2 weeks. I’m so happy guys!

 

[SarahTTC3]

Congrats TB!!!!! So happy for you!!!!!!!

 

[AmberR]

So so happy for you Tb!!

 

[SunnyBe]

Omg, the one day I don't login early in the day Congrats Tb! I bet your heart just melted after hearing that heartbeat. So happy that things are looking good!!!! Time to get a ticker

Amber, any updates?

Steph, have fun on your amazing trip!!!!

Hi Sarah, how are things on your end?

 

[tbfromlv]

Thanks girls! I’ve been YouTubing videos of ultrasounds at this stage (lol don’t make fun!) so I saw the heartbeat before she said anything. I started to cry but this place doesn’t do transvaginal so when I moved it was hard to see haha so I had to just smile and try not to breathe too hard it definitely was magical and the most wonderful thing!

She also said my ovaries were still enlarged (which I figured because I have random pains on both sides once in a while) but said just pay attention to severe pains in them or my abdomen.

 

[AmberR]

Tb I did the same thing- youtubed ultrasound videos to see what to expect

The echocardiogram went great. The pediatric cardiologist was not concerned about anything except said that in a couple of the pictures his aortic valve looked just a little thick, but it was probably nothing. All the blood flow looked good. She did recommend an echo after he is born just to make sure everything looks ok with that valve. I'm not worried though!

 

[tbfromlv]

Amber that is GREAT news! So happy things went well!

And that’s fun about YouTube lol just wanted to know what to expect! Lol

 

[SunnyBe]

Excellent news Amber!!

 

[SarahTTC3]

This group is growing so fast with BFP!!! Dream it won't be to much longer for you and me!

So we have been playing if it happens it happens. Haven't been using OPKS... The stress was getting to me. We had a really good streak of dtd around the 16th-23rd. My period was on June 7th. I think we totally hit my ovulation period. This morning I woke up feeling all congested. Pretty sure it is the South at its finest. I am also having all kinds of little cramps and tingly feelings. Had some stabbing pains in my breast but they aren't sore. A little back pain as well. Felt nauseous this morning. Not sure if its from all the drainage of what. I have some test, but not sure if it is to early to test or not. What do you guys think?

 

[tbfromlv]

Do you have any idea when you may have Od? I would wait for this weekend as the earliest you likely are by Saturday is 10dpo. FXd for you sarah!

 

[SarahTTC3]

I'm thinking around the 21st- 23rd. I know today I have had to pee A LOT! I drink water all day but usually don't have to go this much. I will wait until the weekend. Trying not to stress over it.