TTC and Beyond!

[goldstns]

So sometimes I'll take Alia to bed w me and when dh comes to bad hell put her into the crib. Well last night I did this. I placed her next to me in bed on her tummy (since she loves sleeping on her tummy and I was with her, we don't do it in her crib when shell alone). Then I put my arm around her. I felt her leg positioning and she and I were sleeping identically...it was soooooo cute. We both had our left leg bent up and facing the left...she was like my mini me.

 

[frsttimemama]

Bb, still praying. Sorry you are having to go thru this!

Nikki, I have heard that, too. I don't know? Your mini me thing is adorable!

Julie, that would be such a nice time. Hope it works out so you can go!

This was my first and only day off in the last 2 weeks and I have been awake since 6:15. Ridiculous! Kept thinking I have to check my sugar.. even though I am not having breakfast yet.. this is already taking over my life! Lol. I feel like all I think about is what to eat, what I ate, and checking my blood sugar. Geesh!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Katrina - I can't remember, did you have day 3 labs (fsh, lh, estradiol) and an ultrasound to look at your follicles? If not, make sure you do before clomid. My only side effects was horrible hot flashes at night. Like burning sweating skin that also made me cold.

Waves - sorry you are feeling so bad. Try an abdominal support band. Make sure you are taking your Motrin too.

RR - sounds like your ex ex is stepping up to the plate. I hope it all works out the way you want it to.

AFM - day 6 in the hospital, day 5 for Ellie. Really hoping that she makes some progress today with her breathing. She's doing great with the feeds and has been digesting each one which is awesome. But she's still on that f-ing cpap. During the day she's great and they wean her o2 down to close to room air but then once she's settled in for a long duration, she will start dropping her o2 saturation into the 80s so they have to go back up. She isn't breathing as fast or hard so that's an improvement. I just want to see some progress with her oxygen requirement. Also she's still on 6 of peep which is the positive pressure that helps keep her lungs open. They haven't been able to get her down below 5. Ugh. It's so frustrating bc we are on day 5 and haven't even worked on breast feeding yet or even bottle feeding. Which she has to master before discharge. Good news is that these boobs mass produce. They have so much milk from me they have started freezing it lol. This morning I pumped 2oz! Doesn't sound like much but they were impressed with 20cc. Thank you for your encouragement and support. Please continue to root little Ellie on so we can go home!!!

 

[brunettebimbo]

Sounds like she is making great improvement, will keep you both in my thoughts.

AFM - Bleeding is very much like a period. Light/Medium and red. Still not really cramping. Had the odd one here and there. Only symptoms I have is sore boobs. I feel deep down that this is over. My heart is breaking. I can not believe that we are having to go through this gut wrenching heartbreak AGAIN! Tomorrow can't come quick enough. I just want to know either way.

 

[frsttimemama]

So sorry BB!! Still thinking positive for you! This will all be a memory in no time!

Rachel, so glad to jear of the great progress! Hopefully today holds even though more progress for you! And great job pumping! Hopefully soon this will all be just a memory.

 

[morganwhite7]

Julie- I know csections are awful and all, but I was up walking the same day (after getting some rest). I don't remember any pain at all really, they give you plenty of meds for that. I had oxycodone/Motrin and was fine! When we left the hospital (2 weeks after giving birth) I remember having to totally change the undies and pants I wore (I am a super low-rise fiend) but other than that it was really not painful at all. Now staying up hours on end w/ 2 babies on top of recovery? Not sure about that! Lol but the pain really is minimal after about day 3. It hurt to poop more than anything haha.

Cass- yay colostrum!! Ttly normal babez, I saw some around 18 weeks too. Mine is still super yellow. Just means your boobies will do great for BFing!!

BB- so so sorry honey, stay in bed. Can't wait for tomorrow either. It is so frustrating that they make you go through this for a 3rd time when a simple prog cream would be an insta-fix.. It is plummeting, making your body think "period" not sustain a pregnancy. It is really a simple fix and hopefully they realize that is the problem after all this. Jeez I don't understand the UK!! Have you found/looked for any cream?

 

[Ingodshand]

Rachel- so good to hear from you! Hopefully Ellie makes great progress and 2 oz is a lot! Go mama!!!

Bb- thinking of you!

 

[frsttimemama]

Now that Rachel mentioned it, I did have some hot flashes but nothing awful. Sleep with a fan.

I was up walking the day after my c-section, but mine was at 9:30 at night. It really wasn't bad.

 

[Cowgirl07]

No I haven't Rachel I will be getting 3 day ones next cycle I bet and will bring up the ultrasound on Tuesday. Getting pregnant is going to put me in the poor house 1100 Bill from the hospital already. On the plus side 50 mg Clomid for 5 days is $9 at Wal-Mart.
Julie I would strangle my brother for doing that.
Amanda I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Ingodshand]

This part is definitely tmi- just to warn!!

Okay so kind of freaking out. I hear that your body like to empty itself before going into labor. I have literally home number two like ten times in the past two days plus having those pressure like gas pains in my lower abdomen. Alyssa's bday is tomorrow so he just needs to hold out until Monday!!

 

[Cowgirl07]

I've heard that too, I hope he holds out a little longer.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Sarah - in the week before I delivered, I was pooping like 5x a day. And I'm a once a day, or eod girl. I looked it up and it's an indicator of early labor. There were so many signs I had that I wished I had listened to my body. If I had then maybe we wouldn't be in this situation. I try not to beat myself up but I feel like it is partially my fault that I had her so early.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Amanda (rr)- Sounds like he is really stepping up! That's great! I hope everything works out!

BB- I am so sorry. I hope you get good news today!

Sarah - I hope he holds off until monday, at the least!!

 

[goldstns]

Sandy- I agree it takes over your life, but only until baby is here. You r doing it for you little one!

cassidy- yay milk coming In, don't squeeze nips.

bb- I'm so sry. I wish they would do something after the first time.

rachel- ur so strong. I admire u. I'm sure Ellie got that trait from you! Ellie u got lots of cheer leaders....get better soon baby!

afm, as of last night my light mostly brown spotting stopped. I haven't checked this morning yet, since feeding Alia comes first. But if it is gone...i might b taking a preggo test tomorrow...if its gone its alot like my ib. However, if its still there then id say period.

 

[goldstns]

Sarah- hope he holds off, however that is a sign!

 

[frsttimemama]

Hope he holds off Sarah! My mom had my brother and sister on her birthday a few years apart!

Rachel, don't feel guilty and don't beat yourself up. You didn't do anything wrong! I know it's tough, trust me, I definitely get that, BUT everything happens for a reason. God has a plan. Ellie is doing great, and you are one strong mama! Just try to hang in there. It will get better, but please try not to beat yourself up. A lot of signs could be early labor or just exactly what they are..you can't read into EVERYTHING all the time. You went to your appointments, did what you were told, and nothing else would change that. I know that for me, being a nurse was a blessing and a curse.. I understand too much. Always praying for you both!

 

[HWPG]

Sorry to enter this conversation so late...
Clomid made me hot, but that's about it. Femara made me a bit nauseas, but meh, it's only for five days so you just go with it. I was fortunate to not have ms, but when I was naesous I just thought, "it's like warm up for ms".
BnB, hoping and praying for good results tomorrow. I agree, I think progesterone would help you out a lot.
Rach, rooting for Ellie!

 

[jury3]

Nikki-I'm sure they will recommend not traveling so early with the babies, but I'm not too worried about it only bc we will only be around family. If I have to, DW or I can stay inside with the babies as we need to to get away from people. We'll just have to see.
That's adorable about Alia! I'm really thinking Olivia is going to look like me, I hope I'm right lol
If you are pregnant again I will crap my pants for you...lol

Rachel-Definitely thinking positive thoughts for you guys! I hope she gets out of there soon. Good job on the milk production, I hope mine is good too!

bb-I'm so sorry, I hope it's not happening again...did you ask them about testing progesterone levels at all?

Sarah-Seriously, nothing is tmi on here lol Sounds like things are getting moving though! Hopefully he lets your daughter enjoy her party first though lol So exciting!

Thanks for the c-section info girls. Hopefully mine won't be too painful. Definitely not sure how much rest and healing will happen while caring for 2 babies lol Did the doc mention anything about traveling after c-section? Do they give you a wrap at the hospital or should I buy something to wrap around me?

 

[Ingodshand]

Sarah - in the week before I delivered, I was pooping like 5x a day. And I'm a once a day, or eod girl. I looked it up and it's an indicator of early labor. There were so many signs I had that I wished I had listened to my body. If I had then maybe we wouldn't be in this situation. I try not to beat myself up but I feel like it is partially my fault that I had her so early.

Oh Rachel please do not blame yourself! She is absolutely beautiful and nothing you could have done to Change having her early!

 

[RobertRedford]

Julie . I have heard really good things about the belly bandit for post partum c section bellies and also the belly bandit upsie belly. It has a spot for heat/ ice pack.