TTC and Beyond!

[morganwhite7]

Julie- That sucks they're going out of town.. babies don't wait! lol. Also yes L&D monitoring sucks.. I don't understand how you can tell us for 9 months straight to NOT lay on our backs and then they make you do it when you're there.. strapped up to monitors for hours. I was hungry too.. don't they know preggos have to eat every 2 hours? Lol! I hope it's not too long for us now, only 2 weeks to go before we can start hoping!

Katrina- Wow look at that temp! Looks good to me!

Waves- Aw that's so funny.. I'd be an emotional wreck having to deal with my baby growing up and a new one lol. She's too cute though. Hope she behaves for you today!!

Sandy- My mom lives about 15 miles away too and I'm considering having her watch the baby this fall if I decide to go back to work or finish my doula certification. Much nicer than having to send them to daycare, which I never want to do.

Amanda- I'm sorry sweets.. hope everything goes alright today. Still hoping for the best

AFM- Someone just purchased the big comfy glider off my registry.... SCORE!

 

[brunettebimbo]

Amanda I'm thinking of you. Hope your doing as well as you can be.

 

[goldstns]

Katrina nice temps!!

 

[goldstns]

Oh...i meant to comment on whoever was talking about eating dates (maybe Morgan) to start labor....im not saying it for sure put me into labor, but I ate dates the day I went into labor. I love dates and had them in the fridge. I hadn't eaten them all pregnancy.

 

[morganwhite7]

Oh I remember you saying that! Will keep that in mind. They're not my fave though.. I think Kara was talking about eating a few bc she likes them! Lol I'll save those for last resort

 

[Ingodshand]

Mirolee- Your bump is so cute!! The only advice I can give is to just let go (I am singing the song from Frozen&#61514 and embrace the pregnancy. I know it can feel like it is just dragging, but I can tell you that you will miss that belly once baby is here. It is just a miracle what is happening to you!!

Julie- So glad your babies are doing great! Will you have another ultrasound? Can’t wait to see new pictures!

Katrina- 1 day left!!! Yay spring

Kara- How are you feeling today?

Sandy- I like your attitude! Tell your doctor that you don’t trust or like the center. Maybe there is another one you can go to?

Waves- I totally get that Hannah looks so big now. I was looking at Alyssa this morning and thinking what a big girl she is. They grow so fast!

 

[goldstns]

I meant to vent to you all...but I forgot I was a bit upset/pissed....haha!

anyways, alia's main teacher in her class at daycare seems to have a crush on dh. She is def flirting with dh. (dh and I drop and pick up Alia together everyday, since dh and I work together). Anyways, dh kinda flirts back. Yesterday she was telling us about alias day and she looked at dh the whole time, never at me. Anyways, on ride home I told dh he can't drip/pick up Alia alone because teacher Sam and him flirt too much. Now I know dh would NEVER cheat or leave me, but to me it isn't ok! Then later in the night dh was "doing his hair" and I said ..is it for Sam? And he said "shut up".

anyways, I am keeping any eye out, but this morning dh wouldn't even look at Sam or talk to Sam ... It was rather awkward. I also noticed dh kept calling me babe in front of Sam. So I think he's trying to make a point to me.

 

[HWPG]

thanks gals! i think i was just having a down day - being alone, missing my mom, missing my OH, missing my home. i will say that K must have had a growth spurt because my belly is rounder than before - i dont feel fat, i just feel big. round. and i'm bumping into things, hehe. i felt much better this morning when i woke up. and yes, i'm embracing! turns out, i cant change the way i'm shaped (at least right now!).
nikki, i get weird about those things also, and probably would have reacted similarly. alternatively, i've seen something similar happen before and OH could not be less interested in whomever was flirting with him - it made me laugh insdie to see the girl being coy and stuff, and he totally blew her off (in a polite way, which probably she took differently). for as insecure and jealous i can be, OH is secure and confident and i rely on that!
they are doing cat surgeries where i am today! it's pretty neat.
and i decided to go along with the "embracing", i'm going to have a milkshake today. i think i might go to Sonic - we dont have them by us but i've seen the commercials.... thoughts? or maybe baskin robbins. i'm making a human - i deserve it!

 

[Ingodshand]

OMG, I love Sonic!!! They have these milkshakes called Sonic Blasts. I get the kid size M&M one. So good!!

Nikki- That would drive me crazy, but I really like the way DH responded. Good man

 

[morganwhite7]

Nikki- You go girl! Ooh I'd be mad too.. DH sounds reasonable and like he's doing a good job trying to make you NOT feel that way anymore though. Silly girls

Mirolee- You are so round! You def support the boy=carrying higher wives tales too! So high.. you look like you can button your pants! lol.. I wish! Does it feel like he's in your ribs yet? I still can't believe you're preggo, and almost halfway!!! Amazing.

Oh and I love Sonic bc you can mix and match a MILLION flavors. But I guess you can do that at Baskin Robbins too.. They're both delish but Sonic has good food too. Haha making me hungry!

Just made our Easter brunch reservations.. 3 days before my induction date.. Can't help but wonder if I'll have my baby or be huuugely pregnant that day!

Aaaand clocking out of work early due to having the worst cold ever!!! NST in the morning. This week FLEW by, just like the rest. Getting anxious. Have wonderful Wednesdays ladies!

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Good for you Nikki. My DH is like this too. He is Super polite to everyone and sometimes I think girls think he is flirting with them. We went through the drive through at Chik Fil A last night and the girl was practically googly eyes over him. Hello! Pregnant wife right next to you!

Sandy- So glad that your NT scan came back normal! I was so happy when I got that news!

Mirolee- Glad you are feeling better =]

afm- I haven't once looked to see what's been bought off my registry! I guess I could look, but I figure i'll see it at the shower! Now that's lazy!! LOL

 

[RobertRedford]

Thanks for all the well wishes, ladies. your support means the world to me! I'm really okay. I had another blood draw this am and we will see what the numbers show. I thought I would be more upset but I'm very at peace with this. I have no control over it. I took really good care of my body, took my prenatals every day, cut back on working out, etc. If this is what my body needs to do, then I just have to go with the flow. I know I can get pregnant and if I stay in this relationship and make it work, fertility is on our side. So, there is hope. I know its silly but I'm really scared/ feel stupid about how to tell people or what to say to the people who knew that i was pregnant and now i am not. like, my spin instructor.

As sad as I am to not be pregnant, I'm staying positive and looking forward to the things I can do that I would not have been able to-- ie, now I can ride my horses all summer, go on the jetski's, etc. We haven't discussed BC yet, and I'm not sure what we will do.

I had an epic meldown on my way home from work yesterday and got it out of my system-- and stopped to do some retail therapy. ended up with a new car. whoops.

Morgan, sorry that you're feeling yucky! I LOVE dates. LOOOVE them. I take jalapenos, hollow them out, stuff them with dates, wrap it in bacon and put it on the grill, low and slow, until theyre cooked. it takes the heat out of the jalapeno and the whole combination of flavors is just amazing.
This, without the raspberry reduction. amazingly yummy. https://grillinfools.com/blog/2012/...apeno-stuffed-dates-with-raspberry-reduction/

Nikki, yucko. O hate women who don't respect boundaries, even if it is just harmless flirting. A friend of mine is a preschool teacher who dates a lot of the single dads and i find it extremely innapropriate. Her job is to watch the kids and prepare them for school, etc, not date the parents. I'm glad DH respected your concerns and is stepping up

I will admit, i am a shameless flirt if it will help me get something. ie, our local "dump" (resource and recovery center) where we go to get rid of large trash items, junk, etc. used to be $5-$7 depending on how much you had to throw away. I went a few weeks ago and they had just implimented a new $30 minimum. I was like no way am i paying $30 to throw stuff away. a little flirting and the guy let me in for free

Amanda, laughing at the adult diapers comment. it must be a huge difference! Can't wait for an update on Leah's appointment.

Julie, glad all went well with the visit to L&D! glad the babies are still cooking!

Kara, how are you?

Cassidy, how are you?

 

[Disneybaby26]

I'm okay girls that's for asking! I totally swear I think the dates started/made the contractions come. I read that they won't start labor but they do lower your chance for induction/intervention. I guess I'm just inning up the uterus!! I did decide I'm only going to have 4 a day instead of 6 until im 37 weeks, just in case lol!

Dates stuffed with almonds, wrapped in bacon...yummmm...

Also, Sonic is the shizzz...clearly I'm hungry!!!

 

[clynn11]

So.. i've never ate a date. LOL.

Amanda You're being so strong and level-headed about all of this. You're 100% right there is nothing you could have done and you were as healthy as possible. Just one of those things that 'just happen' unfortunately. And ummm, new car?! Picture?!?! Lol.

Julie- I agree, one baby isn't going to wait.. let alone two!! Bad planning on their part lol.

Nikki- I prob. would have been a bit upset too. One thing if she's flirting with him, but if he's flirting back i'd be furious. Plus if I see someone flirting with my DH I just go wrap my arms around him and smile politely as I lean on his shoulder. Lmao.

I've been "embracing" pregnancy too much I think. Lol. I eat what I eat when I want to eat it. Luckily everything I crave is on the healthier side of things, so it can't be TOO bad lol. Gonna ask how much total weight i've gained so far next appointment. A little scared for the answer lol.

 

[Kiamaria83]

Amanda you're so right. There is nothing you could have done.
Cass me too. I had pizza for lunch . Just enjoy it while you can.
Nikki. I would go mental at dh. I dont even think they realise they do it.
I had my booking in appt today with my midwife. In my notes include my previous labour. Under maternal problems they have put pre eclampsia. Surely I would have known if I had that during my last pregnancy ? Ill post a pic of the paperwork and would appreciate it if you could comment. Maybe im just reading it wrong ?

 

[RobertRedford]

Thanks, ladies! I'm trying to keep my head up.

Cassidy, L'll post a pic in a bit, it is a 2014 Audi Q5 in this realllly pretty grey/green. It looks like this : https://gtcarlot.com/car/75226975

 

[Ingodshand]

Amanda- love the car!!

Going to buy some dates asap!!

 

[jury3]

Mirolee-Your bump is getting so cute and round!

I am not a huge Sonic ice cream fan. I love their food, it's usually our top choice for burgers/chili dogs. I like sweeter ice cream like Dairy Queen. It might be bc I worked there (my first job) and got burnt out on their ice cream lol However, I love Baskin Robbins! My mom and I used to go there as a special treat, but they eventually closed. We were so sad...

Amanda-LOL I'm not sure it's normal to do some retail therapy and end up with a new car...I would love to do that though!

Morgan-Yeah, it was not fun...I hadn't even eaten dinner yet. So my ass hurt and I was starving lol I feel bad for you having to do that so freaking often!

Sarah-I think you asked about the u/s...we have another one on Monday. It will be the last one unless they need to check and make sure baby a is head down or not. We are now at the point of weekly appointments though...I can't believe it's so close!
How are you feeling today? Anymore labor signs?

Rachel....I just saw a pic of Ellie in a carseat on fb!!! Does this mean she's going home?!

I forgot to mention that the nurse last night said she thinks Olivia is head down bc she had to go so low to find her hb. That's exciting news! We'll find out Mon if she's right or not
I am so sore today. My hips hurt like a beeotch. I was contracting quite a bit after I got home last night, but it's calmed down now. I definitely feel like maybe the babies are starting to make their way lower down in my pelvis between the increased pain and intermittent pressure down low. Still hoping they stay in at least until I hit 36 weeks! My closed cervix makes me happy at this point, hopefully it stays that way for a few more weeks! lol

 

[RobertRedford]

Julie, I came on to ask Rachel the same thing! It looks like Ellie is going home!!

Lol, i dont think it is normal either. i swear it is genetic though-- my dad is a big retail therapy-end-up-with-a-new-car-person. He had a "62 year old crisis" last year and ended up with a new porsche. it just happens in our family. I texted him yesterday as I was at the dealer saying that i had the "new car itch" and he goes "take benadryl"

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Just curious, when do you start the date eating thing? I LOVE dates. I will certainly be doing that when the time is right.

Cassidy - I'm trying hard to watch my weight, but I just keep gaining. No matter what. Last week it was only .6 for the week and this week was 2 lbs!! UGH. Not to mention my mother is constantly on me and telling me to "make sure i'm eating healthy!!" it annoys me to no end. This is the woman who eats popcorn every night for dinner and eats whole bags of potato chips at a time. I know she's just looking out for me, but I ate Paleo before I got pregnant (pretty much no "fake" foods of any kind) so I don't know why she feels the need to tell me what to eat all the time. I'm almost 27 weeks and i've gained 15 lbs. Was really hoping to stay under 25 but i'm pretty sure that's not going to happen.