TTC and Beyond!

[TTCaWee1]

Don't worry Kara and Sarah - I went into full blown labor without losing my plug. Found it a few hours later each time I peed. Oh and I was pooping a lot before I went into labor. I think I even mentioned it on here. They're coming ladies - don't rush them!! I still can't believe that I popped before Julie!!

 

[brunettebimbo]

O no your babies aren't fully cooked yet. Keep them in longer!
I can't believe America do sweep etc so early. The Uk won't touch your vagina until at least due date!

Rachel so happy to hear your all doing well

Nikki how on earth did that happen?

 

[goldstns]

Haha bb- I actually have no idea. Saw them ripped this morning when I was already at work. Dh said u can't tell. Its more the crotch area...

 

[TTCaWee1]

Just looked at my insurance info online...my little stint in the hospital cost $34,000. It will be interesting to see how much Ellie's stay cost...

 

[goldstns]

Wow!! Rachel I hope u have good coverage.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Wow. That is a lot!

 

[clynn11]

OMG Nikki with the pants ripping. That sucks!!! Lol. Glad Alia is feeling better. Husband is doing okay, still has a lot of back pain but the doctors have been absolutely no help and all it's been doing is costing us a ton of money with no answers for almost a year.. so he's pretty much over it. Excited to do something for his birthday though

Rachel- that's crazy! I hope the good majority of it is covered!!

AFM, Ultrasound went great! Zuri is a healthy girl (she was being a little stubborn so the tech could only say 90% sure on the 'girl' parts lol). Very active, loves having her hands up by her face/sucking her thumb. Saw all 4 heart chambers, etc. Ultrasound tech said she was an active little thing with piano playing fingers lmao. Measuring ahead at 22 weeks exactly today- which would put us due on July 28th, Kevin and my 8 year anniversary. We shall see! Love my baby girl so much

 

[Ingodshand]

OMG Nikki with the pants ripping. That sucks!!! Lol. Glad Alia is feeling better. Husband is doing okay, still has a lot of back pain but the doctors have been absolutely no help and all it's been doing is costing us a ton of money with no answers for almost a year.. so he's pretty much over it. Excited to do something for his birthday though

Rachel- that's crazy! I hope the good majority of it is covered!!

AFM, Ultrasound went great! Zuri is a healthy girl (she was being a little stubborn so the tech could only say 90% sure on the 'girl' parts lol). Very active, loves having her hands up by her face/sucking her thumb. Saw all 4 heart chambers, etc. Ultrasound tech said she was an active little thing with piano playing fingers lmao. Measuring ahead at 22 weeks exactly today- which would put us due on July 28th, Kevin and my 8 year anniversary. We shall see! Love my baby girl so much

So glad your scan went so well! Love to hear about health little babies!

 

[clynn11]

Oops, forgot to post some pics!

 

[TTCaWee1]

That's awesome Cassidy!

I think my portion was around $1400. Not free but not breaking the bank

 

[Disneybaby26]

Yikes Rachel- that's nuts!! Out estimated out of pocket cost is $3500 which im pretty sure well max out and can go up to the same for the baby (but hopefully won't come close)! And we have good insurance! Gah- I try not to think about it! Hopefully most of that is covered for you!! So glad you are enjoying being home with Ellie-she is TOO cute!!

Cass-so glad that everything went well with little zuris ultrasound!! it is such a relief when everything looks and measures good! The 20 week pics are always my favorite too, it's like whoa, that's a whole human!!

Nikki- boo for the pants, I hope Aila feels better soon!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Awesome pictures of Zuri
Hugs Amanda. I have never been to Ikea.
Rachel I'm glad your insurance is so good.
Afm I had some spotting earlier so hopefully af will be here tomorrow. Other then that nothing to exciting, fixed fence today, ripped my coveralls and it's snowing. On the plus side my hsg is only going to cost me 778 not 945 I was quoted.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Girls who go to the gym a lot, any ideas about pulled abdominal muscle?
I did a Cardio Strength Training class last Tuesday, first time back since becoming pregnant so about a 4 week break. The class was pretty intense. Lots of repetitions with weights etc. As to be expected the next day I couldn't walk and the say after I resorted to crawling up the stairs and bum shuffling down Anyways I was sore until about Sunday. On Saturday my abs started to hurt a little more, hurts to sit up etc. Tonight I've done Hydro Combat so not very intensive but some of the moves were so painful on my stomach and now going from sitting up to lying down etc is rather painful! Does this sound like a pulled muscle or just normal muscle sores?

 

[Cowgirl07]

Bb it sounds to me more like a pulled muscle I had one when I was in volleyball. I don't think normal work out pain would be that intense.

 

[RobertRedford]

BB, sounds like you might have over done it a bit. Take it easy until it feels better!

Boo for spotting, Katrina, but you're not out until the witch shows all the way!

 

[frsttimemama]

I missed so much today!

Morgan, can't believe you're so close!! Hope you're pulling through this week okay. Thinking of you!

Sarah, can't believe you'e soooo close, too! FX he comes soon so you can get comfy again!

Amanda, hope you're doing okay!! Lol @ your Ikea comment!

BB, sounds like a pulled muscle to me. Feel better soon!

Nikki, sorry about your pants. :/ Ugh! Lousy thing to happen!

Katrina, boo for spotting.. FX for you always!

Rachel, glad Ellie is doing so great! I hear you. The cost for us was about $25,000, and my part was about $4,200 or so. Ugh. My insurance is good, but could be better obviously. I'll be thankful for what I have though!

Cassidy, glad your scan went great! Zuri is a stubborn little girl, huh? Those pictures are adorable though!! They are so nerve-wracking!

Julie, can't wait to hear about your scan! FX they are both head down!!

AFM, so hard to believe that my little guy would have been 9 months old tomorrow. Bittersweet for sure. Love it when people remind me.. like I don't know how old my baby would be or something. I know it's innocent enough, but still. I can't not be thankful for God giving him to us for the 9 months we had him, and the opportunity with this new baby, but it sure is hard some days.. mostly "anniversary" days. On a brighter note, a guy at work did the ring swing test today, and it said boy. I just want a healthy baby, but part of me is hoping a bit for a little girl. I just feel like it would be easier... I'm a little nervous about it. I know I'm going to be thrilled, but my heart is still a little sad sometimes. It always will be though.

 

[jury3]

Sandy-I think making a shake the night before is personal preference. I hate mine made even in the morning and waiting until later in the day, I only want it freshly made. DW on the other hand can make her's ahead of time and drink it later.

BB-I hope they listen to your complaint, surely you aren't the only one who has ever complained. You'd think they would have realized this before...My doc office waiting room is mixed with preggos and non preggos, but they definitely know exactly what's going on and who needs what.

Brittany-I can't believe I've made it to 34 weeks either! 35 is average, so I haven't hit that yet...I definitely believe taking off work and avoiding that stress/resting helped.

Sarah-So funny that your doc says that stuff doesn't work but nipple stimulation does...I've also heard that nipple stimulation doesn't really help lol Everyone has a different opinion! I say as long as it isn't harmful, then it's worth a try! They one thing I hear consistently is the walking, so get to walking girl!
Have they mentioned induction at all? Obviously it's still not that time yet, but I know some docs start planning for it at this point if they think you might go over the 40 weeks.

Rachel-I can't believe you popped before me either! I thought for sure I'd be the next to go after Waves and maybe Sarah...but, your little girl is here and is healthy and that's what's important

Katrina-Good thing about the hsg! It's always good to save some money...

I am also tired of cold..I'm just so ready for consistent spring weather. It was in the 70's the other day and today it was maybe 40 and we had a little snow. I need more sunshine and warm weather!

Well, not the news I was hoping for at doc today. Olivia is still breech So, unless she decides she has room to flip before April 23rd we are still on for the c-section. Both babies were estimated right at 5 lbs, so that's good. She had a hard time getting measurements bc they are so squished though. Grayson's head is in my pelvis so she could barely get a measurement on his head at all. Everything looks good though.
Here's a pic of my belly from last night...not sure who this was or what they were doing but it was quite uncomfortable!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Sorry she's still breech but I'm glad they are healthy!

 

[goldstns]

Julie- pic is so funny!!!

 

[Disneybaby26]

https://www.bigelowtea.com/Catalog/Product/36/5/1/Red+Raspberry+Herbal+Tea.aspx

SOOO, this was probably not the right tea to get, huh??

Julie- sorry miss Olivia is still breech, but a huge yay for healthy growing babies!! 10 + lbs of baby in there-crazy!!!