TTC and Beyond!

[clynn11]

Great number amanda!! Will catch up with everything later. Am on my phone at the moment.

 

[frsttimemama]

Ok good! I feel better! Nothing bad is gonna happen to us. People are CrAzY!

On another note, I feel productive (and exhausted! ) tonight! After work, I got hubby's antibiotics and OJ, came home and washed dishes, am on the third load of wash, straightened up the litchen, AND got a pork roast with potatoes and onions and carrots in the oven. It smells delicious and it's making me SO ravenous! So much more to do, but I quit. Lol. Couch time with the dog then bed! Hopefully my coughing hubby coughs less and sleeps more tonight so I can too! I have to work over tomorrow and Thursday. Bleh!

 

[frsttimemama]

Amanda, thats great!!

 

[RobertRedford]

I'm worried that its really low but I know that im just over thinking it. I have two repeat draws and the doubling is all that matters.

 

[asmcsm]

Amanda that's a really good number for how early you are! Stop over-thinking it so much! lol

 

[RobertRedford]

lol, thanks all

 

[frsttimemama]

My first draw at 10 dpo was 12.7 and my second at 12 dpo was 31. Your # is great!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Amanda- that's a GREAT number for 15dpo, don't stress it!!

Katrina- yay for femara, hopefully you won't need it but we've got Mirolee as proof that stuff works!!

Julie+Mirolee- lovely bumpy pics!! Everyone looks wonderful!

Re:scary stories- this is what really freaks me out. I'm not allowed to look at a lot of cases at work anymore bc the other day I had two back to back 37 week untrauterine fetal demise cases. I freaked out and left work crying my eyes out. Like I know it happens, I don't need to see it. I think a lot of this stems forms my MC though- like for some reason I feel like this baby is safer outside of my body rather than inside because obviously something went wrong the first time. I just want her to be here, in my arms. To hold and protect her. Hugs to everyone, its nerve wracking for sure. Xo

 

[Disneybaby26]

I changed my drs appt from Thursday to tomorrow am because I went home from work yesterday (which I never do) with nausea and a minor headache, just felt "off". Have been hving SOOO many Braxton hicks and all of a sudden a lot of rectal pressure which I haven't had as of yet. I dunno if she's moving down but something feels different. Also, crapping my brains out. Not sure if I'm taking too much stool softener or what but I figured I'd better check in with the doc sooner rather then later! I need miss Makayla to stay put for now!!

 

[RobertRedford]

Kara, sounds similar to Rachel's symptoms right before she went into labor with Ellie! Glad you're resting and getting in to see the doc! Keeping you in my thoughts.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Wow Morgan 300 ml???? I hope that's a typo. I'm only producing about 40-50cc every 3 hours. It's hasn't increased at all since it began. I'm pretty sure it's depleting. My boobs are all mushy and aren't hard when I go to pump. It makes me sad. I have drank 4 cups of nasty ass mothers milk tea today. And at least 3 liters of water. And still, shit for milk. Prob bc I'm exclusively pumping. They let Ellie latch on and bf before her feeding but she only lasts about 10 min max. We had a different doc on today who we haven't seen yet and I wanted to punch her. She said Ellie May be in another week or more. And now they have to supplement her with formula so I asked if we could do it with a bottle instead of thru the tube some the GOAL is oral feedings. She said no bc she's too sick. But she can attempt to breast feed my non producing boobs?!? How the f does that make sense? The nurses are being good advocates though and bitchface isn't back until Friday so hopefully one of the other docs will get us out by then. Oh and did I share with you guys how I was going to take Dr Suess's "oh the places you will go book" and have all Ellie's teachers up to graduation sign it? Then I planned on giving it to her for graduation. Well I am now having all of her nurses write messages to her in it since they have been such a big part of the beginning of her life and bc of them she is here. Kinda corny but they all love it.

Anyone who has had a uti ever get pain only in the urethra? Mine hurts when I sit or get up from sitting. Doesn't burn when I pee and I don't have any other symptoms but I had a catheter so a uti is a possibility. Maybe it's just from childbirth and sitting do much.

Katrina I'm do excited for you that you get to do femera!!

 

[Disneybaby26]

That was my exact thought-minus all the horrible swelling! I really think it's just a case of "the last 5 or so weeks of pregnancy aren't going to be that fun", but I don't wanna assume!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Rachel- that dr suess book idea is like the cutest thing I've ever heard. I think I'm going to have to steal it!! I'm sorry that doctor was such a douche! I agree that an attempt at oral feedings would be a good idea! Hopefully you guys are settling in at home before she comes to shit up your day again. Stay strong xo

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Ashlee- As soon as I posted that earlier today, I started getting hearty kicks. I'm not sure,but I think she may be head down. I'm getting super hard kicks right at the bottom of my ribs. I would assume they are kicks. I can't imagine her arms are that strong!

RR- I didn't have beta's done, but those numbers seem really good! No worries!

Kara- I hope she stays in a bit longer!!! Hopefully it's just the end of pregnancy!

Sandy- My DH is getting sick too. I told him to stay far away from me. LOL

 

[goldstns]

Rachel- mine hurt for the longest time because of the catheter... It was my only pain and lasted weeks. Also, my boobs didn't get hard from milk until recently. I still have days im worried my production has decreased. All I can do is drink tons to water, pump/feed as much as possible and I was told eating oatmeal helps.

julie- do u have 2 placentas or 1?

 

[Cowgirl07]

Kara I'm glad your getting in to see your Dr.
Rachel how rude of the Dr. But I love the idea of the book and I am sure ellie will too.
Amanda doubling is what matters the numbers sound good to me.
Afm called my pharmacy femara is ten bucks! I'm excited. Plus Dh and I had a discussion about if he is okay with us trying with medical intervention and potentially being pregnant next winter and he said yes. I just want to make sure he is game.

 

[wavescrash]

Rachel - When I was pregnant, that was the only pain I'd get with my UTIs. Never had any symptoms otherwise, just that particular pain.


I'm sure you guys are sick of me complaining about it but I just needed somewhere to put my thoughts down. I'm so confused about what I want to do regarding breastfeeding. One minute, I'm okay to keep trying and the next, I want to just get it over with and switch to formula. I know part of it is just hormones but it's so frustrating to not have a definitive thought on it. Tonight I said "let's just go get the formula & make the switch." We got to Target and she needed to eat so I figured I'd just nurse her in the fitting room and we had such a calm, pleasant nursing session that I didn't want to buy the formula anymore. We bought it anyway but now I'm regretting that decision. But I know I'll want to switch to formula again several times over the next day or two. I don't get it and I don't know what to do. OH supports whatever decision I make so he isn't going to give me any advice one way or the other - he said it's my body, my choice. It's so frustrating.

Speaking of frustrating, my milk is definitely in but when she nurses, my boobs get no relief. They never soften, stay rock solid or fill back up immediately so it's a constant discomfort. I don't have a pump yet to try that. I'm also so confused on how to feed her, as ridiculous as that sounds. The hospital said 10-15 min per side, both sides each feeding. I've been doing 20 minutes per side, both sides per feeding but how do I know that's enough? I know sometimes she'll gladly feed 20 minutes on one side, then I'll switch her and she'll feed 20 minutes on the other and would keep going if I let her. Why is it so confusing? That's part of what makes it so hard for me to decide what I want to do.

 

[clynn11]

BB i'm thinking of you. Hoping you can get some insight at your next appointment.

Katrina- definitely looks like you O'd! Woot woot! FX for a beautiful BFP before even having to deal with femara! But yay for a next step put in place as well!!! So exciting

Amanda- your numbers are GREAT hun! Don't worry about it. They will be doubling and all is okay with your little bean The first few months are really scary, but as you grow you just worry about other things as well. All part of being a mama, I suppose! We're never gonna stop worrying now! Lol. And it's WAY too early to see anything on the u/s, so DO NOT stress that!!! I've seen cases where they didn't see anything even past 5 weeks and the baby was still fine.

Sarah- Glad Evan is doing great! Your time is coming and he's gonna be here before you know it!!

Nikki- that's soooo scary about Alia, but glad all is okay with her Did they diagnose her?

Julie- you look great! But can you get any bigger?! Lol I can only imagine carrying around 2. You're doing great cooking those babies, and I can't wait to see their beautiful faces, but keep my FX they cook a little longer so their hospital stay is very short!

Mirolee- you look adorable too!! You've definitely popped over the past couple of weeks!!

Amanda (waves)- Glad Leah is putting on weight well! Sorry you're having a hard time with breastfeeding. I can only imagine the frustration and the questions and i'm sure I will have them too. From what I read they usually say newborns will nurse 20 to 30 minutes on each side. If she's content with that then i'd stick with that.. I guess lol It's hard to say what i'd do until I am in the situation! I think getting a pump may help relieve your discomfort it sounds like you might just be producing more than Leah can drink if your boobs fill up that fast! Lol. I hope you can figure it out, but don't beat yourself up if you switch to formula either

Britt- Glad to hear Harper started kicking for you again to reassure her mama

Sandy- Almost to second tri! So exciting!

Kara- that does sound exactly how Rachel as before going into labor! FX Makayla decides to cook a little longer!! Keep us updated!!!

Rachel- Ugh that nurse sounds like a bitch. Hoping you get some progress with the other staff. Ellie is so cute I love her picture updates! And I LOVE the Dr. Seuss book idea! It's awesome

 

[goldstns]

Waves- do 10-15 min on first side then as long as she wants on the other side. Switch up which side u start with. Sometimes Alia would only eat from one side for 10 min and then quit/sleep/get distracted.... Don't stress, just note which boob it was so u can start w other boob next (so u release that side and don't reduce the milk supply in that boob). The only way u know if Leah is eating enough is if she's gaining enough (I think min of .5 oz/day). If she's gaining enough (doc will tell u at visit) then let her lead your feedings. Shell scream/cry when hungry (u'll learn the sounds) and shell leave the boob when done. Also try a paci if she's trying to suck for hours, she might just wanna suck and isn't truly eating ( u can also tell cuz the sucking is way less).

 

[jury3]

Amanda-Normal levels for where you're at is 5-426...Mine was 164, so still in the 100's and that was with twins. I think you're good

Kara-I bet that would be really hard to do that kind of work while you're pregnant. She'll be here safe and in your arms soon Hopefully not right now though, she could stand to cook a bit longer!

Nikki-Yes, my babies are fraternal so they each have their own placenta and everything.

Katrina-That's a good thing that the femera isn't too expensive! It's always nice when your spouse is supportive and wants the same things as you

Rachel-I haven't had a uti in so long, I have no idea! Hopefully Ellie can start bfing more and help up the supply. In addition to drinking enough, they also say to make sure you are eating enough and getting enough rest. Stress can also be a factor. I've also heard fenugreek is supposed to help. Hang in there!

Waves-Maybe you can try to stick with it at least until the end of the week. It sounds like your milk is starting to come in good, so hopefully that will help her. If she's still hungry after the 20 min on each side, maybe let her feed some more? Obviously I've never breastfed, so I'm prob not the best resource. It sounds like you have a good thing going, I just hate for you to stop now and regret it later.
Can you get a pump? Either through your insurance or through the hospital? I can't remember if you have ins or not, but I've heard that lactation consultants are supposed to be covered now as well.

For Rachel and Waves and anyone else who is or will be breastfeeding, I follow this group on fb. People are always posting and asking for advice. I like to read some of the stuff to get advice already. So, it might be helpful for you ladies. It's called Breastfeeding/Mama Talk https://www.facebook.com/bfmamatalk I hope it helps!