TTC and Beyond!

[goldstns]

Happy 2 months Alia!!!!!

and happy 2 months mommy for sticking with breastfeeding.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Thanks everyone for your support. It is absolutely the hardest thing to carry a baby for 9 months and then not be able to hold her and watch her lay there by herself. I feel like she's all by herself and she knows it. I know that's not true but it's how I feel.

Kangaroo is skin to skin. They put baby on your bare chest under your shirt for awhile. Daddy does it too. It was one of the best feelings when we did it yesterday partly bc it was my first time holding her, and part of me felt like she had been safely returned to me, all nestled in like before. Ugh I'm a mess

 

[brunettebimbo]

Happy 2 Months Alia and well done on the BF milestone Nikki!

Rachel I can't begin to imagine how your feeling, just know we are all here to support you

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Aw Rachel. I cannot imagine at all how tough it must be to not be able to hold her. I'd be a mess as well. We are all here for you!!

Nikki - Congrats on the 2 months breast feeding!! and happy 2 months Alia!!

afm- I think i'm hitting that uncomfortable stage of pregnancy (is 24 weeks too early for this?) My stomach is getting bigger, I can't sleep at night, my back hurts, and If I walk too fast for exercise everything gets tight. Last night I don't think I slept at all. I also think i'm getting some heartburn. Wow.. I thought i'd be good for a couple more weeks!

 

[morganwhite7]

Rachel- I swear I could type a novel, but I'll keep it short.. I know EXACTLY how you feel. And the nurses switch on and off all day so it's hard to keep them updated on what your baby needs.. I felt like I was Jaxon's nurse, had to call them in to do this and that for him. Praying your sweet girl is better in no time and gets to go home with you! Kangaroo care is just the best feeling in the world! And yay for her ingesting breast milk.. your colostrum is liquid gold for her!!

Sarah- Any more labor signs?! I hope all is well with you!!

Nikki- Congrats on 2 mos of BFing! And LOL about shaving.. I've just been going week spans without even bothering to bend over to shave my legs. I hate it, but doesn't seem like hubby checks all too often, so why care?! Lady parts are another story.. and SO hard to reach lol I just have to hack in the dark and hope I'm doing alright!! Lol.. But will have to try your rotation, sounds like a great way to not be standing in there 45 mins while my feet swell up like balloons!!

 

[HWPG]

haha, nikki, that is my normal shaving routine! each shower is a choice: shampoo/condition hair (usually on saturday), shave legs (usually sunday night or monday morning), armpits - they get twice a week because i'm self conscious about exercising with a tank top. and lady bits are last. ive considered waxing the bits, but too embarrassed. it would be good to commit, though, before birth - then it would be hair-free for healing.... hm, something to think about.... !
afm, i almost started crying this morning. it's snowing here. AGAIN. i feel like i emotionally cannot handle any more snow or cold or winter. i wanted to crawl back in bed and let the day just go by, and me not move. so, instead, i treated myself to a vanilla macchiatto from starbucks on the way in. eat that, Winter! i hate you!

 

[goldstns]

Mirolee...u crack me up!

rachel- thinking about u girl. When do they think you can spend more time with her? How is your body feeling. Hows dh? Praying for you girls.

 

[Kiamaria83]

Rachel . Thinking of you.
Well done on the 2 month feeding nikki.
Sarah how you feeling?
Mirolee its normal to be emotional. Bloody hormones.

I've taken the day off work sick. I'm feeling battered with a cold mixed with ms. I do not look very nice right now. I have managed to go and get a macdonalds and creme brulee ice cream. Yum. Feel a bit better already even though I can feel my ass spreading with each mouthful.

 

[HWPG]

i would be embarrassed to tell you what i had for dinner last night.... it was bad. and delicious.
my quad screening (for down syndrome and other stuff) along with CF came back NEGATIVE - thank God! i was having some major anxiety about that, so phew. now, just need to get this baby to be a little more active - i havent felt a lot of movement recently - then again, maybe i'll have a sleepy kid, that would be cool
oh... hey... a kick as i'm typing this! sweet!

 

[Lotalaughs16]

Went for a jog again!!! Alia is eating well...so I think she is feeling better.

britt- your turn soon!!!!! Where r u in your cycle?

Great Job Nikki, also happy 2 mos to Alia and 2mos of BFing to you!!
As for my cycle...im on CD 37. I haven't been keeping track or doing OPKS bc we're taking a break until August. I am hoping that getting back to the gym, focusing on house projects and the puppy will help my cycles get back to normal. Probably June/July I will track more, use OPKs and my first cycle between july/august I will be able to use clomid if I want to because I was already approved for it.

As for the shaving schedule...I pretty much do that now. I get so exhausted shaving everything...and my upper legs rarely ever see a blade in the winter lol

Rachel, thanks for the check in...glad you got to hold your baby! Sorry things went from good to bad...I'm praying for a speedy recovery!

Mirolee, that story about your boss was hilarious...I get red soo fast. Even when I'm making a sales call and feeling nervous I get all red and hot flashy. As for winter blues...definitely feeling the same way. I saw some snowflakes this morning and there was quite a list of swear words flying out of my mouth

BB, YAY for the digi!! I bet you're starting to feel a little better right? also hope Tristan recovers quickly also...maybe its a 24 hr bug?

Collette, hope you feel better!

 

[frsttimemama]

Rachel, so glad for a few steps forward and so sorry for a few back. I can related to how you feel, especially the hormonal wreck part. Hope she gets to come home soon!

Yay Nikki! That's so great!

Yay BB!! So good to see!

Mirolee, I'm so iver the snow too. It's been snowing AGAIN off and on today, but no accumulation I don't think.

Collette, hope you feel better!

Lol at all the shaving talk. I shave everything almost daily. I can't stand not to. I wish I could! Lol

Hubby and I had a nice long talk last night and he feels like we need to put asidewhat happened and be thankful for this new baby. He thinks I have some serious anxiety sometimes. We are goin to talk to the doctor tomorrow. That will be my first appointment with my regular doctor. I'm hoping that getting some answers from her and the diabetes center will help, too. I'm just scared, and I think maybe coming to terms with losing our son more. Idk. And exhausted. Anoth 12 hour day today. Ugh. I don't handle anything well when I am exhausted. This is my 10thfavorite day in a row. Half day tomorrow and Friday before a day off Saturday. Yayyyy!

 

[RobertRedford]

Rachel, Hugs!! I can't even imagine, that must be sooo hard. I hope you are able to get some more time with her in your arms soon. We're all here for you!

Mirolee, Even after years of getting waxed, I still get embarassed for a split second then get over it. The ladies who wax me are used to it and i'm sure they could care less. and, if they do judge, they're in the wrong field! Yay for good test results!

BB, sorry for a sick kiddo. yuck!

Nikki, Happy 2 month birthday to Alia and huge props to you for BF!! thats awesome. well done, mamma.

I took a test this am (9dpo) and there is a hint of something there. 95% sure its an evap though. I just got to work but will take a pic in a bit and show a comparison from yesterdays test.

Ash, where are you? how are you doing?

 

[brunettebimbo]

Sandy I'm glad you've talked. I can't imagine how you both must be feeling.

Amanda that is very exciting!!

 

[HWPG]

omg amanda - post a damn picture asap!

 

[RobertRedford]

lol, sorry ladies! was having trouble getting a good picture without my co workers getting suspicious. i don't really see anything in the picture but i do see something on the test. my last pregnancy i tested neg at 9dpo FMU and verrrrrrrry faint positive 10dpo pm. So, I know its still early and I'm still a mixed bag as to how I will feel if I am actually pregnant.

 

[HWPG]

ok, i dont see anything on *that* test.... but we have a few more days of tests ahead of us!

 

[pdxmom]

Amanda sorry i really cant c anything in the pic....but im trusting your eyes waiting till tomorrows test

 

[RobertRedford]

another one but again it just looks like a reallllllllly faint grey evap.

 

[RobertRedford]

ok, i dont see anything on *that* test.... but we have a few more days of tests ahead of us!

I don't see it at all in the pic either, haha. We'll see what tomorrows test looks like.

Amanda sorry i really cant c anything in the pic....but im trusting your eyes waiting till tomorrows test

I dont trust my eyes! Don't trust them, lol!

 

[brunettebimbo]

I don't think I can see anything. I imagine though if it is the start of a BFP you should be able to see it tomorrow.