TTC and Beyond!

[RobertRedford]

any favorite iphone apps for tracking pregnacy? There are so many to chose from!

 

[Ingodshand]

Well my ob told me not to do anything except walking since I only have a single layer closure and that there is always the potential for rupture. I am just going to start walking like crazy around 38 weeks and hope for the best. The epo is sooooo tempting though!

 

[RobertRedford]

boss just shut down the office an hour early. yeaaah. have a great weekend ladies! I'll check in on monday. we don't have internet up at the lake

the reality of being pregnant is setting in. holy shit. im going to have a baby. hoooollllyy shit.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Have a good weekend rr! I sadly have to work tomorrow. but we are going out for bbq tonight and shopping for opks and a new thermometer.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Wahooooooo Amanda (RR)- I'm so happy for you and baby daddy sounds like a keeper for sure! Every relationship comes with it's problems but he really does sound sweet! Congrats lady!!

To everyone else- I'm sorry I haven't posted but I am keeping up reading, promise!! Just really busy tying things up at work and our baby shower is this weekend which has given me some seriousssss anxiety!! 65+ people-gonna be a busy, overwhelming, happy, blessed weekend!

Lots of love and thoughts to you all- xo

 

[Disneybaby26]

Oh and BB- I'm so sorry you're going through this sweetie. I know it's scary. Is there anywhere when're you live that you can get progesterone cream? I know we can get it in health stores in the US? If not, I really hope Sundays results are just perfect and the bleeding is just your LO making its home! Hugs xx

 

[frsttimemama]

Amanda, that sounds wonderful! So happy for you

Sarah, are you doing a VBAC too?

I also live next door to my in-laws and my SIL & BIL live next door. It's actually kinda nice most of the time! Love love love Sunday dinners with the fam and having them close if we need anything and vice versa!

Oh I feel so pukey tonight! I'm trying to choke down my Subway sandwich which I love, but I am struggling. Ugh. I had a lovely 2 hour nap this afternoon which was wonderful though.

 

[Ingodshand]

Amanda, that sounds wonderful! So happy for you

Sarah, are you doing a VBAC too?

I also live next door to my in-laws and my SIL & BIL live next door. It's actually kinda nice most of the time! Love love love Sunday dinners with the fam and having them close if we need anything and vice versa!

Oh I feel so pukey tonight! I'm trying to choke down my Subway sandwich which I love, but I am struggling. Ugh. I had a lovely 2 hour nap this afternoon which was wonderful though.

Yes I am planning a vbac. They say I am a good candidate because the reason I had a csection was that alyssa was not handing labor very well. They will not induce so I have to go into labor on my own. Since I have already dropped and he is very low, I am hopeful!

 

[wavescrash]

Amanda - congrats lady!!
BB - good luck dear, you're in my thoughts.

afm - we have 2 more nights in the hospital. Leah's doing great, sleeping a lot and eating roughly every 3 hours and nursing 15 min on each side each feeding. She latches on great but my nipples are destroyed and bloody right now so when she latches, it's a gut-wrenching/toe-curling pain but I'm hoping that gets better soon.

I've gotten not even an hour of sleep since Wednesday night. I've been able to get up and walk around but my uterus and incision hurt so bad and even 2 Percocet at a time aren't helping. Nobody mentioned how much it would (incision/abdominally) to pee either. One more hour before I can take more pain meds and I can't wait. This is just awful.

 

[morganwhite7]

Sarah- you should look into a foley bulb induction! It's hormone-free and very safe! That's what they'll try for me if I make it to 39+1! They said latest they'd let me go is 40 weeks but I'd rather go earlier since she's measuring a month ahead.. Already estimated to be over 5 lbs!!

Waves- so glad to hear from you. Try to sleep when she does. Ugh I remember living for my next dose of pain meds :/ it will get better! First #2 is killer though. Keep a pillow across your belly to push. Ugh I'm sorry you have to go through this!!

 

[Ingodshand]

Amanda- so sorry that you are hurting. Recovery really is painful. Make sure you are taking the stool softeners as all the pain meds can get you really backed up. I had to have an enema.. That was the worst!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Waves- that totally stinks that you're in so much pain! I don't think I realized the nipple thing could be so bad, so I guess that's really good to know! I hope it's better soon!

Sarah- I so so hope you get to do your vbac- I know how much these vbacs mean to you girls!

Sandy- boo for being pukey but kinda yayyy in a way!! Lol! I am a huge subway fan myself!

 

[frsttimemama]

Waves, so sorry you hurt so bad. I did NOT hurt like that though. I did take the pain meds, which were vicodin and maybe you can't take it breastfeeding, but they definitely did help. It didnt hurt so bad except for standing up/sitting down. I hope it gets better fast!

Sarah, that's exciting! Fx. I tried everrrrrything to talk to get labor going.. walking my fat little legs off, spicy food, sex, and bumpy golf cart rides over and over. Haha. I am WAY too scared to VBAC, but I was afraid of a vaginal birth to start with and it turned sour so that's definitely a no go for us. I wanted a c-section and never asked even though my only reason was fear.. I will always regret not at least asking. Silly silly I know. She would have said no.

Kara, I feel better now. It was so yummy! Now if only I could have some ice cream.. lol

 

[jury3]

Katrina-I didn't have many side effects from the clomid. A few hot flashes and it made me feel strange a few times, but nothing too bad.
You have found out a lot about your body and about DH's sperm, so you guys are almost there! Your bfp is literally around the corner!

Amanda-Who have you sent gifts to so far? I never sent you money either bc I suck lol
Have fun this weekend! Relax and let the good news sink in
The What To Expect App is ok, I like the different articles it has every day. I paid for Pregnancy++ and really liked it. They recently changed a bunch of stuff and I'm not sure if I like it as much. Does keep track of more than the other apps seem to and has good graphics.

Sonia-I had to look up what a rutabaga was too (cross between cabbage and a turnip) lol I'm sure I've seen them in the store a few times but definitely never had one!

Cass yes I spoke to hubby. He is such a dick! He thinks its a good idea. Sometimes I just want to kick him repeatedly in the balls. Stupid mummys boy.

I would be so pissed! DW was still so dependent on her parents when we met. She still has a tendency if she doesn't know something to want to call her parents. (Like the other day regarding home owners insurance. I was like "why don't you call the company, not your parents... lol) Luckily she knows better than to let her mom but into things without consulting me first. I would kill her for something like that! lol

Waves-I hope the pain starts getting better soon...I'm definitely not looking forward to that part.

VBAC girls-One of my favorite things about OBEM is that VBACs seem to be pretty normal over there. I'm surprised your docs are even letting you do them! It's good to know changes are happening! Gives me hope if we end up doing a c-section this time that maybe next time I can do a VBAC.

For the girls who have had c-sections before, do you remember how you felt after 2 weeks? What did they say about traveling? My brother is getting married just over 2 weeks from our scheduled c-section date. It's a 3 hour drive to get there. I've already warned him I have no idea how I will be feeling myself and not sure how I will feel about traveling with the babies so soon after. What do you girls think? I don't want to miss my brother's wedding, but I'm also kind of pissed that he planned it so soon after I am due to have the babies. He knew my due date was May 5th and planned it for the 10th...wth?!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Oh no, Julie!! Barring any residual c section pain I'd imagine you will just be settling into a routine/new life with your little babies!! Definitely not a great time to have planned a wedding so far away from you! Will he understand if you don't make it or will he be angry?

 

[frsttimemama]

I was ok. Hubby had to help me up for the first week or two out of the bed and chairs. He helped me into and out if the shower because I have to step up into it. We were out and about the first day home. It was rough, but good to keep busy and moving. I think we went camping 2-3 weeks after. Obviously my circumstances were different and keeping busy was important, but I did have to rest frequently, too.

 

[jury3]

I've already given him a heads up, so he at least knows. I know he'll understand but he will definitely be disappointed. I'm just hoping the babies don't have any complications and I heal quickly. I hate to miss it. Plus it's at our family's cabin on the lake, so I would love to be by the lake for a day or two!

 

[brunettebimbo]

The bleeding is now like a light period and red. Still sore boobs. Still no cramping.

 

[clynn11]

My nipples are already producing colostrum. Doesnt that seem a bit early at 19 weeks??? Lol

 

[goldstns]

Julie- not sure if u'll be told this, but I was told she shouldn't leave the house till she's a month old cuz her immune system needs to grow. But maybe they told me that cuz she was born during flu season.