TTC and Beyond!

[frsttimemama]

Ashlee, I forgot about having an anterior placenta! That's part of why it was so late for me, too. Thanks

Morgan, you look great!! Contractions! Oh my gosh! Take it easy mama!

Yay for MS Amanda!

Waves, maybe supply will increase? I'm really clueless.. all I remember is having leaky rock hard sore boobs that I just wanted GONE! lol

Mirolee, we are so similar! Lol! So exciiiiting to feel kicks outside! I say boy!

 

[wavescrash]

AFM- my OB's office called me today and said that I passed my glucose test but that my iron count was extremely low. She said that I need to start taking a supplement right away. I tried taking an iron supplment about a month ago and it was making me nauesous as hell (and I DID eat with it). I guess I will have to try again, because I don't want it to affect Harper.

They told me to take Ferrous Sulfate, but I have Ferrous Gluconate at home which my PP told me to take before I got pregnant (i've always had problems with Anemia) so i'm wondering what the difference is. I wonder if I can just keep taking the Ferrous Gluconate. I think the doc said it was easier for the body to absorb. Does anyone know the difference??

I honestly just took the Target brand iron supplement and had no nausea issues, just constipation. I've heard the liquid drop form of iron is much easier to handle... if that's an option for you.

 

[RobertRedford]

YAY Mirolee, nice to hear from you. I am SO excited to hear what you're having. I'm voting boy but who knows
The foot-in-mouth would be me! I don't know if its more foot-in-mouth problems or just way too self conscious. I was leaving spin yesterday and the instructor said "see you soon?" and I said "yeah, but, very hush hush, im pregnant and getting a little nauseous during class so we will see how long I can last. I may need to take a break for a bit until i am feeling better" and all the girls at the front desk go "oh yay, congrats!" but then i remember that they all know that my most recent ex and i split recently and now they must think im just some ridiculous person who is randomly knocked up. so, now my overly emotional self is beating myself up over that stupid conversation worried that theyre juding me. and i know its nothing. really, but im beating myself up anyways.

I actually don't wear padded pants to spin or use a gel seat cover (gasp!) after two classes my butt got used to it and I don't get sore. I wear my lululemon "inspire" crops to spin b/c theyre so breathable. We spend a lot of time out of the saddle, too. I'm worried about finding work out clothes that will fit once I get bigger. My current work out pants are slightly higher rise (its lovely, they stay put and stay up!) but they don't have much wiggle room. I'm on the hunt for good maternity work out gear, all suggestions welcome.

I have to invest in a new sports bra, too. these hurt like hell when i do anything that involves bouncing!

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Waves - I would love to try the liquid iron, but they don't sell that in stores, right?
I have to go tonight and get more prenatals too. We are tight on money right now, so I think i'm just going to stick with the Ferrous Gluconate for now. It's still Iron, i can't believe one is that much better than the other?

 

[asmcsm]

Thanks Amanda, ant wait to get my package I'm sure it's going to have cute stuff in it!

Ugh stretch marks are hitting full force now. I was getting them on my hips and underside of my boobs which I didn't care about since I had some there already but now they're hitting the front of my belly I'm not even 30 weeks yet so I'm assuming they're probably gonna get pretty bad

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

I'm scared of stretch marks too. I'm so afraid i'm going to hate the way my body looks after childbirth. I know that sounds vain, but I am. I told DH "Little did I know that last year was my last year in a 2 piece bathing suit!" and he was like "Why!?" I will NOT feel comfortable wearing a 2 piece unless I look DAMN good after childbirth, and I didn't even look that good in one BEFORE.

 

[RobertRedford]

Britt, I like this brand of iron supplements. It doesn't taste that bad, either. I don't know if its safe during pregnancy but im sure we could find out easily

https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/flora-floradix-iron-herbs-17-fl-oz/fl-1011

Ash, boo for stretch marks. Luckily they fade and they're there for a good reason

Mirolee, YAY for kicks!!

 

[wavescrash]

Waves- Oh I can't wait to see all the camera pics.. I loved the previews of them. I bet it feels so nice to be at home even though it doesn't sound easy. Is your fam keeping Hannah for a while for you?

Aw thanks! Tyler took most of the pictures and I have to say I'm impressed he was able to use my "fancy" camera lol. The anesthesiologist took pictures after Leah was born in the OR which was pretty awesome of him.

I miss the hospital but it's nice being home and on our own schedule. Not being woken up 800 times a day to be assessed lol. However I miss having my nurse on-call to ask the millions of questions I have - for example, my vagina just under my incision and on the right side is mega-super-swollen and discolored and a little sore. No idea if it's normal or not. It's not hot to the touch so I imagine it isn't infected but it wasn't like that at the hospital. I've also done too much using my abdominal muscles I think because my incision hurts so much. Oh well.

And yeah... my mom has Hannah for at least a week. Tyler works 10-7 all week so it would be pointless to drop her off on his way to work & get her on the way home because we'd basically feed her breakfast, ship her off all day and get her back to feed dinner & go to bed, only to wake up and ship her off again. So she'll likely stay with my mom until Friday night, we'll get her for the weekend and then she'll go back over there next week when Tyler's at work but come home in the evenings (he's 8-5 next week.)

Waves, maybe supply will increase? I'm really clueless.. all I remember is having leaky rock hard sore boobs that I just wanted GONE! lol

No idea. I remember them being super rock hard and painful and leaking like crazy. Now they're just sorta firm, not as big and not leaking lol. I can hand-express a few drops but my nipples currently look and feel like they were attacked by Edward Scissorhands lol.

But to be completely honest, I think I'm going to switch to formula feeding tonight. I have enough formula from the hospital to use to supplement to just formula feed right now but I'll breastfeed and supplement like directed until OH gets home and then we'll go to the store and get more nipples (we have tons of bottles leftover from Hannah but need to replace the nipples) and some formula and make the switch. She seemed so much more content and happy once I gave her the half-ounce of formula after our last feed as opposed to super fussy and unsettled after just nursing her.

 

[frsttimemama]

Waves - I would love to try the liquid iron, but they don't sell that in stores, right?
I have to go tonight and get more prenatals too. We are tight on money right now, so I think i'm just going to stick with the Ferrous Gluconate for now. It's still Iron, i can't believe one is that much better than the other?

Take it with vitamin C, like OJ, because that helps absorption.

 

[clynn11]

Amanda- is the $20 I sent you a while ago still covering my portion? Or do I need to send more?? Let me know Sorry you're feeling sick, but YAY! You're feeling sick! Lol. And boo on having to reschedule your appointment. But tomorrow afternoon isn't too far away

Nikki I'm sorry you threw your back out

Amanda waves, i'm sorry you're in pain and hurting But yaaay for being home with Leah!!!! I truly hope you won't have a supply issue. My best friend was having an issue the first week being home and was about to give up after 5ish days. We looked up different ways to kick-start your milk and the only thing that helped her was drinking a dark beer. The yeast in it apparently helps! I'm sorry your first night home was so rough, and totally understandable how tired you are. It'll get better soon Leah is beautiful!

Brittney I'm sorry hun. You're gonna get that BFP soon! And we'll all be here rooting you on until you do

Katrina To you to! Looks like O day today! So exciting!! Keep BD'ing

Sarah- I'm glad Evan hung out until after your daughters birthday! Contractions- SO EXCITING!!! Keep us posted! Eeeek he's gonna be here any time now

Rachel- SO great to hear Ellie is doing so good! And what a good daddy she has to get everything ready for her to come home! Which i'm hoping is any day now!! She's so beautiful! You guys did wonderful, mama!

Colette- How have you been feeling lately lady?? Have any maternal intuition about baby's gender??

Sandy- This is my first but I started feeling random pops around 15 weeks. But VERY few and far between. Just this past week it's started to become more frequent and noticeable depending on her position

Britt- don't worry about putting in money. It's a totally optional thing!!! Sorry about your iron being low My mom thinks my little sister is anemic too. ((She called when I was typing all of this and my sister has been put on an iron supplement too.)) FX that you can find a supplement that doesn't make you sick and get it all sorted out.

Ash- don't eat at Burger King!!! Lol i've heard horrible things about the one in our town. Our town is seriously THE WORST TOWN for a pregnant woman when it comes to food choices I'm getting so many new stretch marks on my FREAKING LEGS!!! Like wtf. They are not pretty. Are you using any oil or anything?

Morgan- you look amazing!!! Crazy you're contracting, and they were consistent?? Ahh! Marley is gonna be here before you know it! So crazy!

Mirolee- Ummm in all honesty it sounds like you and I would be BEST friends!!! Lmao. Kicks from the outside- SO EXCITING! I felt one the other day and got so excited! I still don't feel her moving much though, wish I would!

Thinking of you today BB....

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Thanks Sandy! I will do that.

 

[RobertRedford]

Cassidy, you're good

I have to say, my biggest craving so far has been a BK breakfast sandwhich. I can't have it (b/c of the gluten) and I try to avoid fast food if at all possible, but god damnit I WANT ONE! Oh, and some curly fries.

 

[morganwhite7]

Waves- Smart thinking with him working that much! Oh and as for incision/vag lol mine was extra swollen on one side too and my scar ended up being completely normal on one side and half purple on the swollen side. It healed that way, I'll take a pic later if I can lol but I think it's normal for it not to be beautiful, as much as I wish it was. I really love how low it is but have had to completely change the undies/super low-rise pants I used to wear bc they dig in. Even a year later it's no better than it was a week or so after giving birth.

So do you think your supply is low or that the milk didn't come in yet? Do what works best for you & Leah, edward scissorhands nips does NOT sound good!!! Ouch!

Amanda- And any other fatties who love bfast like I do, have you heard that Taco Bell is coming out with breakfast later this month??? It looks so good, a waffle taco! Def gonna have to check that out!

https://nrn.com/food-trends/taco-bell-roll-out-breakfast-nationwide?page=1

That doesn't sound right after re-reading, you are not the fattie Amanda- I am! Lol

 

[asmcsm]

Britt, I know what you mean. My mom refused to wear a 2 piece afte my sisters. I do to want to feel like tht :/ I know that they're for a good reason and worth it but it kinda sucks at the same time.

Amanda that's what I keep telling myself. I hated the ones on my boobs from puberty but I kinda got over it so I'm hoping I can do the same with belly ones. I'll probably cover the ones on my hips with tattoos hopefully.

Cass, I've been using lotion and oils, I just don't have elastic skin and it's hereditary so no matter what I knew of end up with them. Honestly it's one of the main reasons why I said I didn't want kids when I was younger. I didn't want to have them all over :/ but I want a baby more so I guess I'll just have to learn to love them. I noticed in your bump pic that you and I have matching stretch marks on our hips lol. Awesome right?

 

[clynn11]

LOL yes my hip marks. I've actually always had 3 stretch marks there but since getting pregnant they've stretched just a liiitle so the tips of em are bright red from where they've stretched lmao. Glamorous! I'll deal with any marks though, totally worth it to get our babes in the end

 

[Kiamaria83]

Amanda. Thats so sweet. I'm in the Uk, Blackpool to be exact. I have paypal so let me know how much and ill send you some £££.

Cass I think boy. I have a feeling I cant carry girls. After all my tests came back normal I'm thinking all my losses were girls.
Britt. I dont know anything about iron. Although my mum used to have 1/2 pint of guiness when pregnant (prescribed by midwife in the olden days lol )
Morgan. You look lovely. Cute bumpy
Ash have you tried bio oil ? They will fade after the birth so dont worry.
Mirolee you're funny. There is a lady at work just like you. She asked my Asian friend "do your people have parties" meant very innocently but it was hilarious.
I know I've missed people off here and I'm sorry. It isnt intentional its just I'm heaving while typing and dont think I will last much longer without being sick !

 

[RobertRedford]

LOL, Morgan, I had one of those "that just doesn't sound right" moments too. earlier I had to edit my post re: response to Mirolees comments about her spin shorts getting too small. I had written something along the lines of "my butt doesn't get sore anymore. I grew up riding horses so my ass is used to taking a little beating" Yup. couldn't find a way around that one. just had to take it out.

and holy hell that looks delicious. yum. I try really hard to convince myself that my oatmeal is really delicious but theres no comparison

 

[RobertRedford]

I'm going to be huge in the summer. I'm going to be a freakin beached whale this swim suit season.

 

[frsttimemama]

Me too Amanda! A fat, hot, whale.. how nice!

 

[RobertRedford]

Collette, I'll find a way. prob have something directly shippd to you from an online store based out of the UK!