TTC and Beyond!

[brunettebimbo]

Amelia!

How come they check for dilation? In the UK they don't do anything internal until your in labour.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

oh Julie! One of each! That's great!!!!

 

[MrsAmk]

Amelia- great news girl! PS how is the house searching?

Had a great bday with AWESOME blood sugar levels! So happy about that!

Had my ultrasound yesterday. Tech said she was very average for all her measurements. She is coming in a week ahead date wise, but said that is VERY normal because their measurements aren't spot on. He estimates her weighing about 6lbs 7 oz right now. So im hoping for a mid 7 lb baby, but who knows. Just happy she looks healthy!

PS. as we talk about pregnancy bleeding.. I want you all to be aware when you are at the point where you get checked for dilation, PLEASE be aware that you bleed after, you can also cramp a bit. I have found that I bleed (not spot) for a good 24 hours after and then spot for about 12 hours (however everyone is different). I also get light period cramps. This was one thing no one told me was normal, so I freaked out a bit when it happened.

Brilliant news about Baby A + sugar levels - you got this mamma!

Maybe our kiddos can play some time

I bled a little more last night - been vertical for over an hour and a half and so far only a little brown muck coming out and little or no cramping - which I hope means this bleed has stopped (apparently the blood can be the cause of the cramps).

My darling husband is skiing today... SKIING! I'm so jealous. We had hoped I'd be able to get one more ski session in - even x-country.. this bleed has changed that.

Tomorrow he goes to look at these two houses...eeeeeeeeep! I love them both. We've only just started looking properly but i would be so excited if we FINALLY after YEARS AND YEARS of living like total assholes and not ever enjoying our home, be able to come home to one of these. We're going to have to sell our house in Pittsburgh to afford this, but I don't care - i hate that dump.


https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1160-Fairfax-St-Denver-CO-80220/13392552_zpid/

and

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2215-Vine-St-Denver-CO-80205/13320272_zpid/

I love the inside of the first one!! And holy poop, I cant believe how much more expensive houses are in Denver for simliar square footage/bedrooms/baths than where I live. Amazing how location and economy changes with location; much higher cost of living!! How exciting for you, I hope you guys get your prefect home!

ETA: thinking of you and hoping things are lightening up sweetie

 

[morganwhite7]

Julie- Oh my goodness cute names and babies!!! I added them to the front. How exciting

Amelia- Hmm I had LOTS of "right side pain" that they couldn't explain to me. Not really cramping (but like you said, that is caused by the irritation from the blood) but I would hurt reallly bad on the right side where my bleed was and then gushes. It would build up again and hurt, and then gush etc. I was crampy all over like before AF. That lasted until 10 weeks when my constant "period" stopped. Like I said though, I know how TERRIFYING, and SICKENING it is, thinking you're losing it.. but my bleeding peaked at 8.5 weeks, when I swore I was miscarrying on the toilet. I mean clot after clot in the toilet, it was gruesome. Try to relax, I know your heart hurts so much it makes you sick. Just try to remember that there is not a single thing we can do.. our bodies (and God in my opinion) decides if this baby is meant for this earth, so no amount of worrying/medical intervention can change a thing. I had literally come to terms with the fact that I'd lost my baby in the toilet, and stayed at home for every minute of it because, like you, they told me that there was nothing they could do medically to prevent it from happening. How about your suppositories though, still taking them? Prog still low? I know it needs to be surging to support a pregnancy, so maybe worth a call/email to the doc. But like I said, I would just stay home and get snuggly in bed with your favorite food and puppies. Snuggle with them, call Hubbs and cry to him, I'm sure his voice is soothing. I remember what it felt like to know I had a bean in there and sitting in bed feeling the blood wondering if it was out yet. I had given up too, it is so hard I know. Try to say positive, bc beans can somehow stay anchored in through it all. Strong little heartbeats while the entire world around them is falling apart, so amazing. I would also ask for an ultrasound tomorrow if they'll give you one (if not, say you think you passed tissue, that should do the trick), so that you don't have to go all weekend wondering if your bean is there. Knowing the HB is still strong after losing all that blood feels really wonderful.. knowing you have a little soldier. Sending love, oh I know just how your heart aches right now pretty girl..

Oh and Marley Willow is really a girl

 

[asmcsm]

I'm with Amanda, loving the inside of the first house

 

[asmcsm]

Ahhh! I'm loving these scan pics! I'm chomping my nails waiting for my next one. I don't think they're going to give me one at my next apt :/ but I told DH that if they don't, We can call the private place as soon as we get out of the apt so we can make an apt to do the 3D/4D and find out sex. He refuses to wait until 20 weeks lol

 

[morganwhite7]

Ash- At our 4D US place they did them starting at 15w1d.. so guess what day I had mine!! But that means you guys could go like next week if you wanted! We bought a 2 pack so once at 15 weeks and again at 32 weeks to see her when she's got chubby cheeks and such. Only $150 for both and we got a CD of the whole thing and a big heartbeat bunny for her. So cute. I was very happy with the experience too. Ours was in a HUGE room with like theater seating, we brought the whole family and she was on the big screen. It was really cool to have everyone there for THE MOMENT haha

 

[goldstns]

Spent my night awake, puking and diarrhea.... I feel like crap. I have a schedule ob apt in 2 hrs. I wont be surprised if I get admitted to give me fluids and to keep any eye one me. Possible flu check. What I find interesting is I feel like I did the other weekend, however a bit worse cuz I am puking more. The interesting part is I at the same brand of burgers for dinner as I did a few weeks ago. IV eaten these burgers all the time and dh ate them both times and didn't get sick...but I think its effecting me.

 

[morganwhite7]

^Omg Nikki same thing happening here. For any of you girls who have seen the movie "Bridesmaids".. um yeah, that disease. I had mushrooms on my salad that tasted funny, I think they were bad and gave me food poisoning. I took the last 2 days off work and STILL can't eat anything but ice chips. Anything I eat comes back up, or out the other end. I've been miserable and SO TIRED since I've had no calories for 72 hrs. At my OB appt this morning she said if I don't get anything down but ice again today to come in tomorrow for IV fluids. So I feel ya there Can't imagine at 36 weeks though, that's got to be rough!

 

[goldstns]

Talked to my doc...headed to ER and then l&d. They want to test for flu..rachel how long until they get results after the test?.... The probs fluids. L&d will monitor Alia, blood sugars and my fluids as well. Dh is coming to get me... He just asked if we should "pack the car"...i said the only reason I see them getting Alia out is if my blood pressure is high.

 

[morganwhite7]

^Better have that bag ready just in case! Prayers Nikki! But for some reassurance, Jaxon was born right before 36 weeks too and was healthy and perfect.. If it has to happen she will be a-okay! But FX'd she doesn't get her eviction notice just yet..

 

[goldstns]

Flu is neg. Alia is good and staying in. They gave me nausea meds and 2 L if fluid because I had extreme dehydration.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Sorry just saw Nikki. We do rapid ones that take 10 min. But it sounds like you have food poisoning or a stomach bug. The official "flu" is all respiratory - cough, runny nose, high fever, turns into pneumonia....
Glad you got some fluids in you!! I assume they are going to turn you loose?

Morgan - you can get rectal phenergan suppositories if you can't keep your zofran down or if it's not working. The suppositories work wonders. It might be worth asking your MD.

I just got home from my OB appt. Nothing exciting. They took my pee and my BP. I've gained 5 pounds in the past 4 weeks, 6 pounds the month before that....I hope it starts to level off soon, or else I am going to get huge! On a more exciting note, baby Ellie is such a mover! I can definately feel the difference now compared to when I first started feeling movements. This morning she was kicking or punching or something, and I could feel the little body part sticking out. Couldn't figure out what it was though. It is so cool, and a little creepy, to feel another little person inside of you. I cannot wait to meet her! Doc is still on board for a C-section and said that if we plan it, it will be after 39 weeks. I'm still not sure what to do but I trust him, so I trust he will help me make a good decision. I bleed a little after sex every time. Not a lot but a little pink, and I can tell its coming from the "entrance" point. It has always been that way for me so I can imagine that a baby is going to tear it open.

Amelia - how are you today?? Did you stay home from work? I hope you are doing well.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

I'm glad you don't have the flu Nikki, but it's still crappy that you are sick. Feel better soon!!

 

[goldstns]

I'm free. At home in bed. They believe stomach bug. I'm scared to eat because nothing sounds good plus I want to pay attention to my bloods too.

 

[HWPG]

soup? broth only? liquid and electrolytes all in one!

 

[VivianJean]

Ick - sorry Nikki - hope you get some rest - I concur with the broth. Good idea.. or miso soup.


I'm blurgh - at work. Thought I was home-free but got a bleeder about two hours ago. So far it's not dreadful (every time I say that I end up running to the bathroom to deal with hell breaking loose)... I'm sitting which is ok. Not cramping too much so far.

Have hesitated to call my doc - I sort of feel like I need to surrender to this. They literally can't do anything. I have to believe little Mighty Mouse is indeed mighty and checking him today isn't going to change what he looks like on Monday and tbh I'd rather do the next US with Pete at my side.

Pete talked to him via cell phone on my belly last night and my housemate lay on my stomach and told him to dig in because crazy Uncle Steve says so and he won't teach him how to shoot a gun unless he stays put.

Saturday can't come fast enough. I'm almost thinking about getting my hair done that afternoon as a bit of a treat. I look like ass. Dreadful re-growth, all matted and limp and disgusting. I need to make myself feel ok.

I was meant to go Christmas shopping but I don't think i want to do that without Pete... nothing huge - just stocking stuffers... we'll see how that goes.

 

[Cowgirl07]

I think you should get it done. It will make you feel better.

 

[morganwhite7]

I agree with getting yer hair did Will make you feel better. And btw you're beautiful, I love your new prof pic in the lil beanie

You have the right mindset about what will be, will be. And it will be much better with your babe by your side to hear how it looks Monday. Praying for good news and that it stops. I know, it's so hard trying to be "ok" with any blood at all. Just makes you a soldier mama with a soldier bean

 

[Ingodshand]

Hi everyone, my name is Sarah and I have been following your thread since the beginning when you split from the other group. Morgan reached out to me and said that it would be alright if I joined you all. I am definitely not an intro and then jump kind of groupie, so would love to be a part of the wonderful group you all have.

So....as I said my name is Sarah, my DH is Rob and we have our fabulously crazy DD Alyssa who will be 4 in March. Rob and I actually started dating in highschool and after a few breakups, a cancelled engagement and years of pinning for each other, we tied the knot in March of 2009. We started trying for our first baby right away and I thought it took forever (4 months) to get pregnant with her! My pregnancy was pretty typical. I had no MS and felt great. Around 32 weeks, I started retaining fluids, got carpal tunnel in my right wrist and was put on 1/2 day bedrests. Turned out I was delevoping preeclampsia and was induced at 37 weeks with our little girl. She did not handle delivery very well so I ended up with a somewhat emergency C-section. She was absolutely perfect and the best gift we ever received

Fastforward 2 years.....We decided to try for number 2. After a year of NTNP, 6 months of timing, temping, softcups and almost all my friends/sisters getting pregnant, we decided to see a RE. They did a boatload of tests and come to find out I had an AMH of 1 (low for a 32 year old) and my DH had a normal morph of only 2%. We tried 3 failed IUIs with femara, a few TI cycles and one round of IVF. I did get pregnant after the IVF but lost my two sweet babies around 5 weeks. We were absolutely heartbroken and I swore off TTC. However, we then got pregnant the next month, but I had a lot of cramping and bleeding early on and lost that baby around 5 weeks as well. I completely gave up and just thought that only God has comtrol over when/if I will get my new baby.

Well the next month (July 2013), we got the biggest surprise and I got pregnant again!!! I was so scared and barely even accepted that it had finally happened until about 13 weeks. I am now 25 weeks along and our little boy is absolutely perfect. They are monitoring my blood pressure very closely and I am hoping to have a VBAC this time.

Thanks for reading my loooong post and I really look forward to talking with you all!