TTC and Beyond!

[HWPG]

one girl took femara (same as me!), one was ivf twins, and i'm not sure about the others yet. it's funny, though, because i feel like a lot of women jump to "is it twins?" pretty quickly (i did!): my hpt is so dark, is it twins? i'm already popping out, is it twins? i feel SO sick, is it twins? and we have 3 sets in the thread, so now everyone who hasnt had a scan yet is really twinning it up!
2 weeks til my 12 week scan! i've been slowly leaking the news to 1 person at a time.... omg, dont tell OH, he'll freak out! cant wait til we can be out of the closet but EVERYONE so far has responded excitedly (except his American mom, b***). and today i was working with this girl who had so many question for me, by far the most interested, and it was really neat to see what doors these conversations start: after asking me a bunch of questions, it turns out she had a miscarriage in july, among other women troubles. then i was able to tell her about my chemical. so it really enabled us to connect on a totally different level, and that is awesome. (obv infertility is not, miscarriage is not, but connecting is).

 

[TTCaWee1]

Lol Julie I am going to find one of those handle bars for the shower. I have a big garden tub and my short stumpy legs + basketball in my belly = accident waiting to happen lol. It's a process to shave the nether region too lol but I am determined not to let it go. I need a mirror and a handlebar...then I think I'll be set lol.

 

[Disneybaby26]

That made me lol Rachel, oh the joys of being a woman!!

Julie- I'm SO happy your doctor was super understanding and attentive, I think that is so important! When do you think your last day will be? I think this is the best possible choice for you, little twins and bitch boss considered!!

Mirolee-that connection is very special and really helps to heal mind/body even after dark times have passed and we're feeling better. It's always comforting and important to be reminded that everyone's fighting their own battle and more often then not, no one knows. Glad you found someone to be there for and have that reciprocated!

 

[clynn11]

One set is Femara twins, one IVF twins. I believe the third set is natural, and the set of triplets is natural as well (although twins run throughout her family a lot). I think it's crazy and awesome, but am thankful I only have one in there Lol. I think two would be so overwhelming (no offense Julie, I know you got this ) Kevin would probably have a heart attack if there were two and i'd be left as a single mother. LOL.

 

[HWPG]

ditto, cass. i actually said to OH 'i'm a little sad there is only one' - he looked at me like i grew a third eye and said, "i'm not!".
(obv, you take what you're dealt, but yes, he's truly relieved). go julie go!

 

[asmcsm]

Wow, that's just so crazy that there are so multiples many due in August. I know what you mean though Cass, Chad would have shit himself if we were expecting twins lmao

 

[frsttimemama]

I read all that and can't remember most of it. Ugh!

Julie, glad your appt. went well! Yay for 3 more days. I got dizzy in the shower too, I thnk Rachel is right about the vasodilation honestly.

I can't imagine having twins. I guess you wrap your head around it and adjust as it happens though. Between the clomid and having them in my family (don't they skip a generation?? My generation didn't have any, but the one before had at least 1, and a supposed 2nd set) I'm nervous about them..

Mirolee, glad you found someone to have that connection. It's so nice to have! Those of you ladies who kept it under wraps for 10-12 weeks.. I couldn't do it. We only made it like.. 3 hours. Ha. Given our previous situation, it will probably be the same when we get pregnant again I would bet..

Ashlee, can't wait for your scan! Yay! So soon!

Sorry to those of you who I forgot

 

[jury3]

Rachel-lol I know! Mines gotten a bit wild but I'm trying to at least tame it a little! The shower in our bedroom has a small space to get it, it's almost too small for my belly right now. I told DW I would have to shower in our upstairs tub soon. She insists we get some slip pads down first lol between that and the chair, I'm gonna feel old lol

Kara- Thanks! I agree, I'm so thankful for my doc. Fri will be my last day.
I'm already so anxious about working even though I'm down to 3 days now lol no way I'm putting myself through any more than that! Less chance for my boss to harass me anymore also...I'm not telling her until fri or she'll torture me for 3 days

Twins was a bit of a shock but we've adjusted to the idea. It's still overwhelming worrying about having what we need and how we will take care of two but we know it'll work out. I really thought DW might have a heart attack when we found out lol she still freaks out sometimes but she's excited more than anything.

 

[Ingodshand]

Well so much for sleeping tonight. Was just leaving the bathroom when I heard this big pop sound. I turned on the light and water was gushing out of the wall. Called for my dh who ran to turn the water off to the house. We used all our totals to clean it up and realized that the pipe that carries the water had broken completely off. So at least corn water and not sewage. I feel like a big fat cow! About two months ago I cracked the toilet seat and now this.. Ugh!!! Plus no water for a nice shower in the am.. Could just cry

 

[frsttimemama]

Oh how terrible!! I hope it gets fixed quickly.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

it's so cold here today that our shower isn't working. Oddly enough the kitchen sink and toilet are working though. Not looking forward to leaving for work.. It's -20 outside. UGHHH.

 

[frsttimemama]

We have left water on in all of our sinks and all of the cabinets open to help keep warmer under there. It's -11 here this morning with a windchill of -29. Boo. Hope your shower starts working soon! Not being able to shower is the worst! I haven't had to go out in the temps other than to walk the dog because we haven't been plowed out yet.. this is the 3rd day. Love snow days, BUT I really really REALLY need to go to work! Be safe out there!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Oh no Sara.
Cold here too. I hate it
Ashlee I can't wait until your scan.

 

[Ingodshand]

Our schools actually had a two hour delay here because of the cold and we live in NC! Cannot imagine what you all are going through! Still cannot find a plumber to fix our issue so might be sleeping at my parents house tonight. Plus at the doctors for my 28 week apt along with gestational diabetes testing, blood work and a rogaime shot. Needless to say, I am exhausted and really nauseous!

Just hoping I pass the test!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Ours have been closed the last two days. Which doesn't affect me to much. But I have a few friends that are teachers, so they haven't had much to do the last few weeks.

 

[jury3]

Sarah that's horrible! I hate not having water...I hope you pass your test too!

Our schools are all closed today. Our roads still aren't cleared. I'm sure we'll be back at school tomorrow though.

 

[wavescrash]

Ugh yeah it's like -28 right now and our apartment complex controls the heat. Apparently they've decided to lower the thermostat at the gas companies requests because it's freaking freezing in here. We have our space heater cranked and I'm totally contemplating taking Hannah into a hot shower with me. I planned to take one today anyway lol. I'm just afraid of how cold we'll be once we get out lol.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Stalking for pictures of Miss Alia!!

 

[jury3]

I think pregnancy is making me lactose intolerant. Everytime I have yogurt or milk I feel nauseous afterward. I've been trying to be healthy and I will have greek yogurt in the morning and/or a glass of milk before bed. I'm wondering if that has contributed to the horrible pains I sometimes wake up with at night as well. Anyone else experience any of this?

Here are this week's pics...Not sure how much change there is.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Julie - i'm the opposite! Dairy usually upsets my stomach, but I ate diary queen the other day and never ever had a problem. Usually within minutes, I feel awful. To be honest, I'm not even sure why I ate it. I guess because I really wanted it. LOL.