TTC and Beyond!

[HWPG]

RR, just saw your question about hr monitors - yes, i'm using one, and yes, i think it matters. i was also vigorously working out (spinning, like yoU!) and your hr gets WAY too high - i mean, even doing TRX/kettlebell with plyo was shooting it up. yes, they dotn abide by the "140" rule so tightly nowadays, but they def say that a) your core temp shouldnt get too high, esp in first tri and b) if you're out of breath, baby is out of breath. that being said, it's like "am i working out?". so i found, for me, i can reasonably get a good workout by getting my hr to about 140-160 (at 160 i do back off a little), but i consciously try not to get sweaty or panting. and i also found that my resting hr was already elevated due to pregnancy, so i start at like 90ish, and when you are trying to get to class quickly, and change your clothes, and everythign is tight and moving is more difficult, by the time i get to class, my hr is like 111! ha!
to sum up, yes, i completely recommend it. it has been a HUGE asset to me.

 

[wavescrash]

Waves-I LOVE Moscato! I'm not a big drinker, but I can't wait to have a glass...A friend bought me breastmilk testing strips, so I'll be prepared when I have that first glass lol You're right though, prob not a good idea with the drugs lol

I love Moscato as well I hate wine but can drink Moscato like there's no tomorrow lol. But I think I'll definitely wait until I'm done with the pain meds.

Congrats Mirolee!!!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Congrats Mirolee.

 

[wavescrash]

Hannah finally comes home tomorrow night. I'm both excited and nervous. Fortunately OH is home all weekend (which is why she's coming back because I'm still not allowed to lift her for another week) so that will help. Saturday my dad is coming to visit so we're going to have Autumn come over. She's going to stay the night Saturday night and then we're dropping both Hannah & Autumn off at my mom's on Sunday night so my mom can babysit Monday while OH is at work. She's going to take Hannah only during the day next week since OH's work schedule is easier for picking her up/dropping her off.

I only have a small handful of my painkillers left and I don't know what I'm going to do when they're all gone. If I don't take them, I have the worst pain in my incision. The hospital said I could take Tylenol once the Percocet is done but Tylenol barely works on my headaches, so I highly doubt it's going to help with the ridiculous incision pain.

My feet and ankles are currently the size of tiny tree trunks thanks to postpartum swelling. They hurt so bad lol. I can't wait for the swelling to finally go away so I can wear shoes again or walk without my feet jiggling.

Leah's had 3 bottles in a row today and is doing really well. My boobs are killing me though.

 

[frsttimemama]

Congratulations Mirolee!! Hes not shy! I wonder if I'm having a boy too since I'm not sick either, and I wasn't with my son either.. hmm!

 

[frsttimemama]

Waves, talk to your doctor? Maybe they can help. Is your incision infected? Glad Leah is doing well!

I survived my double shift. Cant wait to hit the shower then heating pad on my sore butt! Four hours of work tomorrow then fiiiinally seeing our baby! The first 2 were like a blob with a tiny flicker for a HB, which was a relief vut I am so excited to see him or her tomorrow!

Tomorrow is a small victory. 12 weeks! A little less risky if I believed in statistics anymore.

 

[wavescrash]

Waves, talk to your doctor? Maybe they can help. Is your incision infected? Glad Leah is doing well!

They just said to take Tylenol when the Percs are all gone. They're not big on prescribing narcotic pain meds. I don't think it's infected, it just hurts like hell if I don't take my meds. When I described the pain to the L&D nurses, they said it's all normal healing pain. It doesn't look infected to me at least. It's just a super intense painful, stinging, burning pain lol. And a little crampy but I'm taking Motrin for the cramps.

Thanks

 

[RobertRedford]

Thanks Mirolee! I'll have to get one this weekend. My hr is def getting too high then, I'm super out of breath while working out. I was in a lot of pain and really crampy after spin yesterday so I may take a break for a bit.


Us went well. They saw a very thick endometrium and what could be the start of a fluid sac/ gestational sac. The on call doctor who sat in during the scan ( it was a "stat" procedure and my stupid ob had me as an possible ectopic so they had the on all ob come for the scan) said he was 90% sure it wasn't ectopic, just too early to see anything, and wouldn't recommend any more scans until my 8 week appt unless I had bleeding or other issues. He said I should continue with the blood work through the weekend then we should be safe -- just wants to see it get to 1,000. I expressed my concerns about the other doc to him and he agreed. He didn't see any issues with the pregnancy so far and thought every thing was progressing nicely, not to worry.

I'm super crampy now but otherwise feeling good. Symptoms have tapered off besides some nausea.

And tomorrow is Friday. Woohooo

 

[asmcsm]

Just finished putting together baby girl's crib waiting on te mattress to get here though...

Amanda, so glad this doctor wasn't a total ass hat like the other. Sounds like you have a strong little bean in there!

 

[brunettebimbo]

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Boys are amazing! Before having Tristan I was terrified of having a boy. I'd always been around girls so I was scared of the unknown. Turns out though that there was nothing to be worried about! Tristan is very placid and is such a loving, caring little boy. Very cuddly!

 

[frsttimemama]

Great news, Amanda! So exciting! I'd definitely find a new doc.

Waves, that's good. Hopefully it gets less sore soon!

Ash, so cute! Love it!

Bb, I was also terrified of having a bo at first, but now it's hard to imagine not and I don't even have him!

I seriously considered calling in today. I'm just beat! I'm thinking nap sometime today! On the nright side, 12 weeks today! My scrubs today are on the tight side though.. which is good and bad. I Can't wait to see Baby H today! Happy Friday ladies!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Glad your Dr cancelled the scans. Amanda
Love the crib ashlee
Afm I'm tired Dh locked his keys in the work truck last night and we couldn't get it open.

 

[morganwhite7]

Happy Friday pretty girls!!

Mirolee- CONGRATS!! Boys are so much fun

Katrina- Chart is looking good. Excited for you girlie. Thank you so much for sticking around and chatting while TTC.. you rock and I can't wait for your BFP!!

Sandy- Kudos to you mama for working a double!! Can't wait to see your US pic.. not such a lil bean anymore!

Amanda- Wooohoo for positive thoughts from doc! And no more ultrasounds.. 8 weeks sounds perfect. But once you see hCG reach 1000 you'll be able to sleep easy!

Ash- Crib is beautiful! I love white for a girl.. our registry crib looks very similar, can'tttt wait to get it all together either!!

Waves- I remember my meds running out... lucky for me hubby got about 5 refills on his bc of his leg so I cheated Yeah I can't IMAGINE Tylenol doing a damn thing.. barely helps my headaches either I recommend a post-partum belt.. never tried one but I'm sure it could help. And you don't have to buy the $50 ones.. I found a bunch around $12 on amazon yesterday, worth a try maybe?

Anyone else considering a post-partum shaper/belly band? I found a few on Amazon for cheap but not sure if I should buy one or just use ace bandage? Hmm.

Oh my- 1 week til group B strep test, baby shower in 2, then (if group B strep is neg) membrane sweep in 3 weeks! And lost some bloody plug yesterday (sorry tmi.. told the doc and they said I STILL have to wait til 36w to be checked ).. let's get this ball rolling!!!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Kara - I am glad that I had a vaginal delivery vs c-section. #1 it was easy. Yeah I pushed for an hour and a half but I never screamed or yelled at DH. Just went into my zone in between contractions and pushed as hard as I could with each one. #2 - my baby had wet lungs which led to pneumonia. If I had had a c section, she prob would have been worse off.

 

[frsttimemama]

Waves, I had an abdominal binder that I wore for several weeks, and that helped with support. Just a thought!

Morgan thanks! I know! Crazy. First tri down! I never finished my hydrocodone from mine. I guess I was lucky! Hopefully I will be so lucky again!

Katrina, your chart looks great!

Rachel, how is Ellie? How are you?

 

[jury3]

Waves-I'm surprised they didn't give you a binder. I asked my doc about it at my apt the other day and she said they always give you one at our hospital. Hopefully that will be all I need. I might buy one just so I have a few options.

Sandy-I honestly don't know how you are working so much! I could barely handle a normal school day, I can't imagine working doubles or working as many days in a row as you. I am a strong advocate of using sick days though lol Can't wait to see your pics today! Happy 12 weeks!!!!

A friend is bringing over a twin nursing pillow and a double bassinet pack n play today, so that will be nice. Those are 2 things we will need in the first week for sure (babies are going to sleep in the pack n play). We got the dresser and the mattresses, so we will probably get all that together this weekend as well...it's starting to come together! Our carpets look great too now that they are stretched and cleaned. We have tons of things to go through, most of which will probably go to goodwill. We also have people coming to clean on the 25th...I will feel so much better when all this stuff gets done!

 

[frsttimemama]

Thanks Julie! It's tough. Not gonna lie! My house is a wreck! I HATE it, but I don't have a choice right now.

 

[RobertRedford]

Morgan, I've been looking into Belly Bandits!

busy at work but ill catch up more later

 

[goldstns]

Ugh...we owe lots of money to irs! Damn! First time we have ever owed.

gtt almost over....25 min left. Alia has been cranky this whole time, poor workers here.

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Ahhh! I missed so much!

RR- That doctor sounded like a complete dumbass! I'm glad you talked to someone else and they agree that your pregnancy is fine!! No more scans! I know that little babe is A- OKAY.

Waves - So sorry you are hurting. I cannot imagine a C section. I'm sure it hurts like a Bitch!!

Sandy - SO excited for your appointment today~!!

Mirolee- I said congrats on FB, but YAY!!!! A boy for our group!

Ashlee- Such a pretty crib. I wanted white SO bad, but someone gave us a free crib, so I can't really complain much.

Afm - bought rugs for Harper's room last night. Thought we could get by with 2 5X7 rugs, but they are TINY in the room. They were only $67 a piece at target, so i'm going to make them work. We can't afford a $500 rug that takes up the entire floor space.