TTC and Beyond!

[pdxmom]

Yes 26 weeks already... Really crazy... There r days wen I feel it's goin by really slow but mostly I'm whoa wait a min
Amanda so much goin on for u Hun... Hope u have nothing short of just the best outcome..watever u hope tht is...
Morgan we r in love with the name Sara... Dhs parents n family r fighting us on it tho... They think we're not keeping a typically Indian name which is not Gud for them... For now we r just lying low n not mentioning the name topic again but ya dh will take care of tht wen time comes n in all probability Sara it is

 

[clynn11]

Yay! It's like the old days! Chatty cathys!

I have a very awkward relationship with my father. I love hearing Kevin talk about Zuri and his plans to get her into sports, etc. He seems to get more and more excited and comfortable with the idea of actually being a daddy as each day passes. It's awesome

Rachel- sorry the contractions are back Are they consistent???

Sonia- We've MISSED YOU!! So glad to hear you are doing good

Brittney- Yaaay for her learning the bell trick! That's so exciting!!

Ash- glad to hear the fruit punch isn't too bad and that our doctors don't make us fast. I couldn't do it. I puke after a few hours if I haven't eaten anything because all of a sudden i'm starving! Lol

 

[RobertRedford]

Hi ladies!
I have no problem with joining groups again as long as there is no negativity and no "I'm tired of preggo people talk..."

Amanda - wow. I guess I missed a lot. I know you really want a child but I hope that you don't end up preggo from rebound sex bc it sounds like you've got a lot going on. (No offense)

Waves - I can't believe you are 38 weeks! And I'm creeping right behind you!

I've been having contractions again since middle of the night. Couldn't sleep. Hand is numb still....ugh! My belly is sooo low too. I should take a pic later to show you all.

yes, pics please! Have you called your doc re: the contractions? Or do you think theyre still just strong BH?

I agree, I'd at least like my divorce to be final and have some time to move on and be in a relationship (and have it be a planned pregnancy) before this. but, what happens, happens. time will tell!

 

[jury3]

bb-Seriously those lines look great! Glad the doc is optimistic and everything is looking good! Can't wait for your scan!
If I make it to April 23rd, we have a c-section scheduled for that day. That's 38w 2d. It depends on if the babies flip (they are both breech right now) or if something happens before that.

Nikki-Yes, I love to see a father who is good with his children. I was always jealous of my friends who had good dads. My dad was always distant. Didn't hear "I love you" or have hugs or anything like that.

Good luck to the ladies have glucose tests!

Sonia-so glad to hear from you! I can't believe you have to fast for 12 hours! That's annoying...I wish families weren't so annoying about things like names. It's your baby, you should be able to name her what you want!

 

[jury3]

Oh, and I'm ok with this being preggo and ttc again. I think we have fewer ttcers now, which I see as a good thing bc it means everyone is getting preggo! We just have a few more of you to knock up! I don't mind charts or test pics. As long as ttcers are ok with preggo talk, I think we'll be good

 

[clynn11]

I have absolutely no problem with TTC talk, ever! My only problem was negativity directed towards pregnant people. We've all tried/been trying so hard, and we all deserve our BFPS!!! I am so so happy to see the # of TTC'ers going down as the # of preggers go up! I know you ladies are going to get your BFPs any time now!!!

 

[HWPG]

my relationship with my dad is fine, just weird. he is right-wing, republican, conservative, religious, pro-america, pro-NRA, etc... i just cant handle it. he says horrible racist things and i wonder how i turned out the way i turned out. and he doesnt listen, which drives me the most crazy - he esp doesnt listen to my niece/nephew (his grandkids). yes, logan is 4 years old, but when the crazy man with a beard missing two front teeth who you see twice a year says he's going to kiss you goodbye and instead raspberries your neck, would you trust him? no. and logan def does not trust him. i'm afriad to let my kids near him because i want them to feel safe, and this is def not a safe zone - meaning, how they feel may/may not get heard. also, my dad (and his gf) both believe in tough love, and we (my sisters/i/my mom) dont subscribe to that completely - example: if my dad's gf's grandkid falls, they're like, "get up! you're good!" - and i've seen this child be BLEEDING and they're like "walk it off! dirt in your wound is good, germs are good!". whereas, my sister and i are like, "what happened? you're crying. you're bleeding. let's attend to that". yes, logan is probably coddled. but he also feels like when something happens/hurts, he wont just be told to "walk it off". and trust me, we've said that to him also. but my dad/his gf have called logan a "sally" and a "sissy" outloud, and that doesnt go over well with me. (whoa, rant. apparently some pent up feelings!).
on another note, OH told me last night he does NOT want to cut the cord, and in fact it grossed him out a little bit. i think this is hilarious and doenst bother me in the least. i told him "you know the baby comes home with a few inches of cord still attached that turns balck and falls off, right?" - he was horrified. bahahah! steep learning curve ahead! luckily, i am not sentimental about these things, but i did have a good laugh about it.
here's a topic for discussion: placenta capsules. yes, no? awesome, gross?

 

[asmcsm]

Ugh still waiting...They took my blood already but it's ridiculously busy so still waiting for my actual appointment and ultrasound... DH is getting frustrated because he's supposed to be back at work soon

 

[brunettebimbo]

Placenta Capsules - I would if it wasn't so expensive.

 

[RobertRedford]

here's a topic for discussion: placenta capsules. yes, no? awesome, gross?

I'm all for it and think its a neat idea, but will not be doing it. If you're okay with it, go for it. I, personally, want to gag thinking about it! lol. I would be interested in other non-western ways to be sure that your body is healthy and nourished post-partum, in addition to pre-natals, etc.

My dad and I, too, have a fine but weird relationship. My parents split when I was 13ish because of his infidelity. He is (and was) a great dad, but I have a lot of resentment towards him for breaking up our family and causing so much stress and hurt to myself, my mom and my siblings. My mom loved my dad more than anything, and loved her family the way it was. I wish that he could have been more of an adult and ended their marraige with grace and leaving my mom with some dignity rather than cheating and having it become a big scandalous affair. I'm very much my dads daugther, too. We have very similar interests and antics, and I look so much like him.

That being said, my dad is a great, supportive dad who lives to be a grandpa for my nephew and will always be there 110%. My sister and I have different moms (she is 17 years older than me from a different marraige) and said that during her pregnancy and l&d, she expected her mom to be there, to stay after when the baby was born, etc. But my dad was the one who was there for a week after he was born, cleaning the house for them, cooking, doing laundry, etc. My sister lost a lot of blood during labor and was really anemic, and my dad was there cooking everything in cast iron pans and making them tons of iron rich foods. She still talks about how shockingly wonderful he was.

 

[clynn11]

Ugh Ash that sucks!!! I hope they hurry up.

Mirolee- Ugh just reading about that makes me mad and sounds EXACTLY LIKE MY FATHER. He's the most conservative asshole i've ever met, constantly says really rude things to people and thinks he can laugh it off as a joke afterwards. No, you being a dick is not excusable because you laughed afterwards. He's called my husband his 'daughter' introducing him on multiple occasions because Kevin is small framed. Pisses me off so much, we've left abruptly during visits multiple times because of it.

Personally, I think placenta capsules are cool for some people, but not for me! Lol. I've thought about it a lot and am HORRIBLE at remembering to take anything daily anyways, so I just don't see the point in spending the money on it. Although I've read about some women who swear by it!

 

[morganwhite7]

My dad is a conservative, small-minded asshole too

And I think Rach misunderstood (or maybe I did) that Amanda banged her OH not a rebound! Lol. Amanda I'm glad you're happier. Even if he deserved it, I'd be a miserable wreck. I am NOT good with change. It takes a lot of strength to move on and be mature enough to say- this is not right for me!

Hmmm... placenta encapsulation. I may do some research now so thanks for sparking the thought! My opinions now are that it CAN be beneficial, but not necessary seeing as 99% of the world doesn't do it lol (my own stat) and still are just fine post-partum. But if the benefits are worth it, I'd def consider! CAPSULES not PLACENTA STEW lmao... and this is not a joke, my earthy/hippie Aunt did this after her 3rd son... ate it in a stew to herself. The thought is just revolting.

P.s. I have been waking up with awful headaches this week.. have one right now. Of course the moment you ppl start mentioning this symptom I acquire it, too. Eurgh. I don't like to take Tylenol unless I'm dying.

 

[HWPG]

i think amanda did not bang her OH, but instead her ex from before her OH.... amanda, we need some clarity!
i, also, think if you want to do the capsules, have at it - but it's probably not for me. i do think a placenta print on canvas would be cool, but too weird for most people, so i'd be too embarassed to do it myself.

 

[RobertRedford]

My dad is a conservative, small-minded asshole too

And I think Rach misunderstood (or maybe I did) that Amanda banged her OH not a rebound! Lol. Amanda I'm glad you're happier. Even if he deserved it, I'd be a miserable wreck. I am NOT good with change. It takes a lot of strength to move on and be mature enough to say- this is not right for me!

Hmmm... placenta encapsulation. I may do some research now so thanks for sparking the thought! My opinions now are that it CAN be beneficial, but not necessary seeing as 99% of the world doesn't do it lol (my own stat) and still are just fine post-partum. But if the benefits are worth it, I'd def consider! CAPSULES not PLACENTA STEW lmao... and this is not a joke, my earthy/hippie Aunt did this after her 3rd son... ate it in a stew to herself. The thought is just revolting.

P.s. I have been waking up with awful headaches this week.. have one right now. Of course the moment you ppl start mentioning this symptom I acquire it, too. Eurgh. I don't like to take Tylenol unless I'm dying.

Be safe with that headache! and omg gagging at work, placenta stew. blleeccck. Mine was buried in the back yard (I was born at home) under a tree that was planted right after I was bown. My dad is kind of a hippie and wanted the nutrients for his garden.

It was a rebound with my ex Not most recent (Matt/OH) but past (R) who my last pregnancy was with. eeeeeekkks.

 

[RobertRedford]

i think amanda did not bang her OH, but instead her ex from before her OH.... amanda, we need some clarity!
i, also, think if you want to do the capsules, have at it - but it's probably not for me. i do think a placenta print on canvas would be cool, but too weird for most people, so i'd be too embarassed to do it myself.

I'm actually laughing out loud! Mirolee is correct. Heres the clarification. My ex-husband now, Matt, and I did not bang it out.

I rebounded (hard core) with my ex from before Matt, we'll call him R. He and I had the pregnancy together that I miscarried last october. He's very fertile. We've also had a very rocky path and don't always get along. But, when we do, the sex is amazeballs. just sayin'

 

[pdxmom]

I actually havent done any research on placenta encapsulation...i keep hearing about it and keep thinking im goin to get to it but never do...huh...although i dont know much on the subject i dont think thts sth im too keen on...i am however really keen on knowing more about cord blood banking...anyone done any research on this???

 

[morganwhite7]

OMG SO YOU COULD ACTUALLY BE PREGGO?!?!?!!?

Okay I like this story much better!!! Lol hurry up TWW! Oh this is good
(Okay not exactly good, but def interesting. And what will be, will be.)

And I LOVE the placenta as tree nourishment idea.. much better.. very hippie too, but my kind of hippie! May consider as we've been looking into planting a willow for Jaxon.

(P.s. omg if you get preg I swear I'm gonna flip tha frick out.)

 

[brunettebimbo]

Please tell me to piss off if I'm being too nosey but you say you had a miscarriage last October with your ex ex? Weren't you married to your ex?

 

[goldstns]

Placenta encapsulated grosses me out! Sorry!

 

[morganwhite7]

^I think she just got married recently (since I joined at least) and it wasn't a big ceremony, just legally married (or maybe I'm getting that confused with Cass?) but I'll let her tell you the rest lol.

Nikki- How is life w/o baby? My MIL is trying to convince me to come back to work after 12 weeks :/............... Is pumping okay and whatnot? I'm just worried about having to give her formula bc I REALLY don't want to, ever.