TTC and Beyond!

[wavescrash]

The crib my friend gave us is "fixed" with the hardware the company sent but it still doesn't meet the new standards. We just felt we'd rather be safe than sorry and it isn't worth it to take the chance just to save a few bucks. I guess thats the FTM (first time mom) coming out.

Nothing wrong with wanting a new crib even if you were given one that was in perfect condition. I was just sharing my experience with the drop-side. I'd love to replace it but since I really don't have to and have a lot of other expenses & aren't working, I decided just to keep ours.

Morgan - Super cute

 

[goldstns]

Things went ok today. And should be good tomorrow as they are only coming over for an early dinner!

 

[frsttimemama]

Kara, ooops! My phone totally inserts random words, and I definitely didnt catch it that time. Sorry I But it does sound about right! I have never been so excited and scared as I was in 3rd tri until I got pregnant this time

Morgan, cute belly!

Julie, my mom buys SOOOO much. She's ALREADY buying and we literally NEED NOTHING except a few diapers maybe.. it makes me crazy! I just sort it and plan to get rid of whatever we don't like. Sometimes that's easier for me than arguing or hurting feelings.

Rachel, I'm sure your belly will be perfect!

Why am I awake at 5:45 am on my day off? Lol. I did my last test this morning and it's so pink and perfect!

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

my step sister gave us a crib that's dark wood. I really wanted a white crib but now I have this crib she gave to us. I feel like if I bought a new one, I'd never hear the end of it from my family, so I will probably just use it even though it's not what I like.

Julie- UGH! I know exactly what you mean. I have a very specific look I'll want for my children and I don't like a lot of the "cutesy" cheesy stuff. I hate bright pinks and carnation pinks for girls. I really don't want that kind of stuff, but i'm afraid that's what everyone will buy (if it's a girl). Sounds like MIL needs to back off a little!

Cute bump Morgan!!!

 

[morganwhite7]

Kara- Holy moly 3rd tri... I can't believe I'm almost there too! Now WHERE has time gone?!?! I'm getting so excited/anxious for our babes!!

Aww Sandy post a pic just for fun So, soo happy for you!

And thanks girls.. def feelin large and in charge here lately lol. I make loud noises when I bend over to pick something up or try to sit/stand hahaha..

 

[loveandterror]

hi girls,
i'm due sept.22nd and thought i'd join you guys
how's everyone feeling?

 

[TTCaWee1]

I'm have any of you looked for a local mom swap group on FB? I have found some ahhmaazing deals on mine! Yesterday I got a practically brand new jumperoo for $35 (on my registry for $90) and today I'm getting a pack n play brand new for $60 (on my registry for $193) I know I shouldn't be buying things but these are things that I would prob have to buy on my own anyways bc they are expensive. Oh and I got a my little lamb swing for $40 ($140 on registry) and the crib and dresser yesterday - $80. They were moving and just wanted to get rid of it...barely used. I've never been a thrifter but I am now lol! I guess I feel like if I can get these things cheaper then people can buy more things off my registry bc there won't be so many expensive items on it. Anyways, look into it bc you'll probably find some awesome deals. I've gotten really lucky that I've found so many things that I already had on my registry.

 

[TTCaWee1]

And waves, I totally get it. I thought about keeping it just bc it's already set up and I just don't feel like taking it apart lol. Luckily our friend is just going to take it back and store it until they have another.

Britt - I'd much rather have dark wood than white bc I think it looks nicer and it's easier to keep clean (hide dirt lol) but on the flipside I'm kinda liking the white with the green walls

 

[wavescrash]

I'm have any of you looked for a local mom swap group on FB?

LOL I'm in like 984759 selling/swap groups on FB. I got our diaper genie with 3 refills and those Arm & Hammer odor neutralizer disk things for $20 and then a little bouncer/vibrating seat for $10 and it's in perfect condition and so much cuter than the one we had the last time lol. I plan to look there first for anything I don't get off our registry. It's just awkward running across girls I went to high school with & wasn't friends with selling stuff on there lol.

And waves, I totally get it. I thought about keeping it just bc it's already set up and I just don't feel like taking it apart lol. Luckily our friend is just going to take it back and store it until they have another.

It's more exciting to have your own anyway!

 

[Kiamaria83]

Hi girlies. Hope everyone is well especially your precious little cargos.

Mirolee. How do I find your journal ?

Sandy. When did you o on clomid ? I am completely lost. I got what I thought was a +opk on sun then did a couple more and neg. Then this morn (2nd wee again ) and nearly positive. Today I have o type twinges but I have no idea if I have or yet to o. We have been bding so much my foof cant take much more but i am feeling like I need to bd for the rest of the week. Also I am supposed to take aspirin after o to hopefully help a sticky bean. I am hoping for a bfp this month but terrified of another mc.

Also going to start and be healthy. Does anyone have any pork slow cooker recipes ? I tend to just throw in the meat and add a bit of gravy but I want something a bit more interesting.

 

[asmcsm]

Ok well it's been an interesting morning...my sister showed up on my porch this morning with this...

She's freaking out and shaking. She and her ex-fiancé were trying for 2 years after a mmc and then in October, the same week we found out I was preggo, they split because he was cheating on her. She's seen a couple guys since then and she knows which one would be the father, but he's 35 (she's 21) has a kid already and doesn't want anymore. Which I told her that if that was the case then he should have tried to prevent it. She was visibly shaking when she showed me the test. She really wants to have kids, but I know this isn't the way she wanted it to happen. Just very worried and concerned for her. I know it's going to be difficult because she wants a baby and she tried for so long after her mc and it was really hard on her but I also know that she's in complete shock because she wasn't intending to try and have a baby with him and her cycles are still super screwed up and it's just really unexpected.

 

[Kiamaria83]

Hi ash.
Ahh your poor sister. Has she told the guy yet ? What a difficult situation for her. All you can do is be there for her with whatever she decides. Its such a shame its happened this way but then again this may turn out to be the best thing ever for her . I dont really know what else to say .

 

[asmcsm]

She hasn't told him. She just found out this morning. She came to my house to take one of my cheapies to make sure it was real. If anyone could be a single mom I know it's her, she loves kids so much and it was so hard to watch her struggle when she couldn't get pregnant again. I just don't know what she'll do. This is definitely not what she thought getting pregnant again would be like. It's going to be a tough thing for her. I honestly think she'll keep it. She was pretty upset about losing her last pregnancy, but I just hope that everything works out for her.

 

[Kiamaria83]

Things will sort out in time. I guess the world works in funny ways sometimes but I always try to beleive that everything happens for a reason and sounds like she'll be a great mummy and will have an amazing bond with the baby because of it. Things might even work out with the fella which would be perfect. What ever happens it sounds like you 2 are very close and that's lovely. Keep us posted

 

[wavescrash]

Aw, your poor sister :/ That's not a fun situation to be in by any means. Whatever happens, I hope things work out for her and she finds happiness in the outcome.

 

[Disneybaby26]

I gotta look for one of those Facebook groups!!

Ash- I hope everything works out for her! What a tough, tough situation. I can't even imagine Either way, she's beyond blessed to have this little one and I know it's cliche but "everything happens for a reason", right? The poor thing, I'm sure you'll make sure she gets some extra love and comfort.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Aww your poor sister. I can't imagine. My mom was 16 when she got pregnant with me. My dad THOUGHT he wanted a kid until I was here and left when I was 9 months old ( I didn't see him again until I was 23). My mom would never re do it if she had to and because of it, we are really close. I hope everything works out for her. It might not be an ideal situation, but i'm sure she could make it work (if she wanted too)

 

[asmcsm]

Yea, it does. And I don't think she'd have the heart to terminate, even if it meant doing it on her own and the dad being pissed off. After all that time of wanting to be a momma and not getting it even though she was trying I just don't see her giving this LO up. She's terrified to tell our mom or the dad though. By her LMP she'd be 6+6 today. Though she said they've been ranging from 35-40 days so probably actually less than that.

 

[asmcsm]

Aww your poor sister. I can't imagine. My mom was 16 when she got pregnant with me. My dad THOUGHT he wanted a kid until I was here and left when I was 9 months old ( I didn't see him again until I was 23). My mom would never re do it if she had to and because of it, we are really close. I hope everything works out for her. It might not be an ideal situation, but i'm sure she could make it work (if she wanted too)

Thanks Britt. My mom was 18 when she had me and 21 with my sister and she happened to find the ultrasound for my brother(3 months older than my sister) in my dad's duffle bag when he wasn't home. Needless to say, my mom was a single mother from about that point on. So we grew up that way and definitely know it's possible and we're so close to our mom because of it. My sister is a very nurturing person and always wants to take care of other people so I know she'd be a great mom no matter what, just wish it could have happened under better circumstances for her

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Yeah, it's unfortunate it wasn't a better situation. But knowing there are stories like yours and mine, have to make it a tiny bit better. We both turned out fine! =]

best of luck to her!