TTC and Beyond!

[Disneybaby26]

Colette!! Yay!! Congrats!! Xo

Sorry about the thrush Nikki, that sucks hopefully is clear up quickly!!

I think everything will be just perfect, Sandy! Hopefully the storm doesn't get in your way!

We walked a bunch at the concert last night (bad day to spend the morning cleaning my hardwoods on my hands and knees!! Now my hips are soooo sore and my vajayjay is swollen....ohhhh the joys!!

I working on a little Pinterest project today. Maybe the artsiest thing I've even done! Will post pics later!

 

[clynn11]

So sorry about the Thrush Nikki. I hope you and Alia get better quickly

Sarah you look BEAUTIFUL!!

Sandy- your appointment is gonna go perfectly! I hope the MS is a fluke, but for me it started exactly at 6 weeks. It seems like it's left me at 14 weeks (knock on wood.. I haven't thrown up in 2 days!)

Kara- LOL! Sorry you're in pain, but sounds like fun! You better share the project after you're done with it, can't wait to see it!!

AFM, I kicked ass cleaning yesterday and we are in the progress of pulling up all the carpets in the house and replacing with laminate like we have in our kitchen. It's DEF. necessary with the pets and a new baby coming, i'm so excited! DH and I DTD last night and my uterus was sooo sore afterwards. I was like nooooo whyyyy. Lol. Did any of you have that? Does it stay like this the whole time until baby's out? I mean, it wasn't horrible, just kinda sucks after making love to have a tender belly for a little while afterwards lol. Also I've been getting SUCH INTENSE lower back pains it's ridiculous, and sooo random. Like I felt fine then bent over to fill up the cat's water bowl and couldn't even bend down far enough to pick it up I was in so much pain. It's crazy but usually only stays for 15-30 minutes before it goes away.

19 DAYS UNTIL GENDER SCAN!!! WOOT WOOT!

Hope you all are doing wonderfully!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Yay Cass!! So soon!!! I can't wait to see if baby bird is a little she or he!!

As for dtd:the only way I'm really comfortable is with me on top. We've tried him on top, side, doggie. Nothing feels "good" to me unless I'm on top. DH doesn't mind! Lol so many of you girls love and have fantastic Preggo sex, I'm not a huge fan! No cramping or sore uterus, but I have noticed if DH finishes inside me my lady bits get kinda tingly and puffy...weirddddd.

Rachel-how are you??? Where have you been??

 

[frsttimemama]

Cass, I had the same issue, and as I got further along, my uterus would get really tight or 15-20 minutes. I hear ya on the back pain. The heating pad works wonders, it really does. It's my BFF some days.

I think I'm gonna take a nap before hubby's dad comes over to watch the superbowl. I made brownies, bbq smokey links, chips & salsa, and hot wings for later, cleaned, got a few things at the store, and now I'm exhaussssted! (And preparing for heartburn like nobody's business after that menu!) My belly is feeling better now though. Hopefully it stays that way.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Cassidy I am so freaking excited for your gender scan-packer mania may happen and I won't be sorry.

 

[clynn11]

Hehehehe yes total Packer mania! My husband is going to go crazy with it too, I guarantee it.

 

[TTCaWee1]

I'm here. Lurking...I've just been busy working a lot and taking care of home stuff. My kitty is sick again. We were at the vet last week and his tumor shrunk way down but he's jaundice and lethargic again. We have a growth scan tomorrow and dr appt then I start going every 2 weeks. We are going home Friday, shower Saturday, maternity pics Monday. Baby girl is getting so big that little body parts are constantly poking out. I can't believe she will be here so soon.

 

[asmcsm]

Cass, I usually get a little crampy and sometimes and backaches after we dtd but it goes away after half hour or so. It's not really painful, more annoying and irritating I guess. Maybe try positions where penetration isn't as deep? Might help reduce cramping. I know on our side or me on top works better for us since I have more control.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Awe, Rachel, I'm sorry to hear that I hope you have a really nice trip home and baby shower!! She will be here so soon! Happy 30 weeks!!

Today's craft! One of those 3$ brown cardboard letters! You draw whatever pattern freehand with Elmer's glue an then let it dry, and then paint and decorate! I'm pretty proud of it, and it's sparkly, what's better than that??

 

[frsttimemama]

Rachel, so exciting!! Can't believe it's gonna be happening soooo soon! Hope things go okay with kitty. Poor little dude.

Kara, LOVE the letter!! Great idea! Maybe we'll make one for little one's room to change up the décor a little and make it different and special for this baby.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Very cute Kara! And thanks ladies. It's very sad. He's my little buddy so it's extra tough.

 

[frsttimemama]

Ugh I feel like crap today. Well last night after I ate, I felt like crap. And it has continued through the night and into today. I'm not sick.. I just don't want to eat anything or drink anything or move, I just want to go back to bed. I don't think work will accept a call off for the next 32 weeks give or take. Ha. Maybe an English muffin and a Gatorade will help.

 

[Disneybaby26]

That stinks sandy- ginger ale always helped me, something with some bubbles! And some saltines or nuts! I think you might have a little girly growing in there!

Timer is running on my 3-hour test...big unenthusiastic woo!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Good luck Kara.

Sandy I second the ginger ale and saltines. I snacked on thin pretzel sticks a lot and that seemed to help.

AFM....this is going to be the worst day of my life. I've been up since about 3 bc my cat fell off the bed and has been moaning. Got up a bit ago and he was laying in the hallway peeing on himself bc he can't walk more than a few steps without falling over and he's basically dragging his lower body. Last night before bed he projectile vomited something so foul I swear it had stool in it. If you've ever seen vomit from someone with a small bowel obstruction, you know what shit in vomit looks like. So anyways he fell over while puking and has been pretty weak since. He's just limp. So we are waiting for the vet to open and are going to say goodbye. I gave him a whole syringe full of his pain meds in hopes that he will just go to sleep. He's been laying here with his eyes wide open like he's terrified for hours. Now he's finally got his eyes closed and while it sounds horrible to do, I've contemplated giving him another dose since it's an opiate and he will essentially just stop breathing. I know that prob sounds horrible but it's worse to watch your animal suffer. I've had my cat for almost 9 years. He's been by my side for all of those 9 years. There hasn't been one day (except being on vaca) that he hasn't snuggled in bed with me. I know everything happens for a reason but right now this just doesn't make sense.

 

[frsttimemama]

Thanks for the tips. Sprite and saltines are doing a world of good.

Rachel, I don't think it sounds horrible at all. I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. I have had my dog for 4 years and would feel the same. They are a member of your family. Ours is like a child to us. So sorry.

Kara, ew. i hope you only have to drink it once! I'm sure you will pass!

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Colette- Congrats on you Bfp!!!

Rachel- I am so so sorry about your kitty. I don't think there would be anything with him going peacefully like you said. I'd rather that than some big production at the vets office. I am so so sorry. I know how close we get to our pets.

Sandy- I am sorry you aren't feeling well, but it's a good sign. I had it for 3.5 months. Just know that it does usually go away!

Not much going on here for me. Super bowl weekend and I got on the scale this weekend and gained 3.8 lbs. OMG. I knew it would happen, but I weigh myself every Monday. So for 20 weeks my total weight gain is 6.6 lbs. For some reason this seems like a lot to me. I can't keep having weeks with a 3+ gain.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Rachel, I'm so so sorry. It doesn't sound horrible and it is exactly what I would do if I could administer at home like that. They really are our first babies and I know how awful and painful it is to have to say good he to that little life. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this right now. Thinking of you and your little kitty.

Im Ten minutes away from my third draw and I've got to admit I'm a little scared because I don't feel like shit...at all. I mean I'm bored out of my mind but I felt wayyyyy worse after the 1-hour and now it's been almost 2...hmmmm

 

[morganwhite7]

I am SO sorry Rachel. My dog has been the "filler" in my heart for our son so I can definitely imagine the love.. I am so sorry things are this way.. I like to believe all cats/dogs go to heaven I read this cute little article a week or so ago, reminded me of you. The reason why animals go sooner than humans, in the words of a 6 year old:

https://fourleggedlove.wordpress.co...-live-less-than-human-answer-of-a-6-year-old/

As for preggo weight gain, I WISH I had only gained 6 lbs........ I am 3rd tri and have gone from 110 to 135

 

[goldstns]

So sorry Rachel. Our house is full of pets so I totally get the pain of losing one.

Disney ( sry mommy brain made me forget your name..i think Kara)...anyways, be careful once u do eat something... U'll get nauseous and light headed....like u feel like u'll faint. Have someone w u and drive u to get the food if u go out. I think after that test someone should be driving you too, but docs don't tell u that. Give it time, the feeling might hit u. Good luck. And if u continue to feel good it might be a good sign, cuz I felt like I would faint after I ate.

 

[Lotalaughs16]

Nikki, sorry about thrush, hope it clears up quickly.

Kara, that pinterest project was so adorable! Good luck with your test

Rachel, I'm sooo sorry about your cat, I don't think it sounds bad...you know what is best for him. Its never easy saying goodbye to a family pet.