TTC and Beyond!

[brunettebimbo]

Sandy your poor DH I bet that must have been so scary.

Britt, I had awful awful pains with trapped wind late on in pregnancy. I didn't realise it was trapped wind until I spoke to my midwife. How you feeling now?

Waves I hope you find something that works soon. Toddlers can be really hard work at times.

Morgan yay for dressing up Feels good doesn't it!?

Nikki sorry your all feeling poorly We've got a house full of bugs at the minute, Tristan has a cough, cold and conjunctivitis and Hubby has a cold and an upset stomach. I think I may be getting a cold too but of course I'm Mummy so will have to trundle on!

Sorry if I've missed anyone. I only have access on my phone so it's hard to keep tack when you've all posted.

One of you girls mentioned a tea a few months back, was it yogi tea?

 

[morganwhite7]

^BB I have posted this tea a few times... really love it. It's got tons of good things in it to tone your uterus etc. But I know Yogi tea is good too!!

https://traditionalmedicinals.com/products/pregnancy-tea/

 

[Ingodshand]

Britt- Those pains sound awful. Could it be gas or constipation? I had the worst pains last night and I think it was gas. Hope you feel better today

Julie- Yummy! I have decided that I no longer care what I eat! Cookies, cakes, sugar…bring it on!

Nikki- So sorry you guys are sick again. The first 6 months of daycare is really hard and the kids get sick all the time along with the parents. It does end though!

Sandy- I am so sorry that you and DH had a fight but it sounds like you guys got some emotions out. I can’t imagine how he must have felt/feels when you all lost your baby and you were sick. He sounds like a wonderful man and you guys are really lucky!

Morgan- I hope you have some nice progress this morning! Can’t wait to hear!

AFM- OMG, I can not believe that I am 39 weeks today. It is so weird that every morning I feel like my belly looks more and more round. Plus I have got a few new stretch marks last week. How can you make it to 38 weeks without any and then they just show up!

 

[brunettebimbo]

Ah I went in and they didn't have that but they did have the Women's Yogi Tea. Is that the one that's been mentioned before?

 

[brunettebimbo]

I didn't have stretch marks until about a week after having Tristan! I shrunk really fast after having Tristan thanks to good ol breastfeeding and I think it was just too much for my skin in such a small period of time!

 

[frsttimemama]

Thanks ladies. We are very lucky to have each other.

Sarah, that stinks! I got some along the way. Can't believe you're 39 weeks. Any day now!

I've been thinking about having some green tea, but for some reason, I thought I remembered something about it not being good during pregnancy? Anybody know anything about it? I've been wanting something hot to drink sometimes, and since coffee has completely turned me off, and hot chocolate is probably something I should stay away from, green tea from TTC days sounds kinda good..

Waves, I hope things with Hannah get better! I can't imagine how difficult it must be for you!

 

[Ingodshand]

I didn't have stretch marks until about a week after having Tristan! I shrunk really fast after having Tristan thanks to good ol breastfeeding and I think it was just too much for my skin in such a small period of time!

So not fair!!! Mine seem to be growing on my old marks.. WTH!

 

[morganwhite7]

Sandy- I mentioned that earlier too, may go grab an iced green tea from Panera for lunch today.. sounds too good! From my understanding, it has something in it that makes it difficult for baby to absorb your vitamins.. like it negates the prenatals, but I'm sure Dr. Google can tell you more. I don't think a cup every here and there will hurt a thing though.. I'm sure plenty of women drink it all throughout their pregnancies not even realizing, since it is caffeine-free. Just not good to have in excess. And isn't smart when TTC. But you're past those milestones!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Bb-I drank the yogi woman's health tea. I really think it helped and it very yummy!

Just got home from the hospital, Makayla is just a peanut! Everything looks good thank god! Placenta is healthy. They put her in the 30th percentile, 5lbs even. So relieved and SO taking a nap!!!

 

[HWPG]

FYI, green tea is NOT caffeine free, especially depending on what you get. When my Russian MIL came to visit once, we were drinking green tea after dinner each night (to "help with digestion" - which i do believe it does). OH and i were wide awake for hours... and we finally put it together that the brand we had was caffeine loaded. so just ask for the ingredient list or something.

 

[morganwhite7]

Oh oops.. I just meant that the caffeine-free type is still not okay, unlike other teas that should be fine to drink if decaf. After a quick Google I found that it blocks folic acid absorption! Not other nutrients, just folic acid.. which is pretty important though!!

Sarah- My stretch marks wait til the last minute too... slathering on the Palmer's stretch mark cream 2x a day!! FX'd. But either way I'll try not to sweat it.. my boobs are absolutely ruined from going from a small B to an overflowing DD when my milk came in last year!! Lol.. absolutely tiger striped.

Kara- Great news and AWWWW that little face!

I wish I could have a nap. It got so bad yesterday that I used my lunch to nap in my car from 1-2.. It was great. But wow what has my life come to, needing a mid-day nap during work!?! Lol

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Kara - Look at her!!! Just adorable! Glad everything is well!!

Thanks ladies! Maybe it was just trapped wind? but it was seriously the worst pain EVER. I can't sit up or move. I always get so nervous because I have NO idea what's happening. I've only had it happen on two different occasions. Lord knows i'm NOT going to the bathroom daily because of the iron they want me to take. Even though I take the stool softeners, it's still not "regular"

 

[Ingodshand]

Kara- So glad she is doing well and everything is still healthy!

Morgan- I can't believe how tired you are. I have basically been at home the past month with being sick (cold) and now I am just working from home until he gets here. Will they let you work from home?

Britt- I used to talk Colace and it worked wonders

 

[morganwhite7]

Oh yes I forgot to tell you ladies... Instead of quitting altogether to be a SAHM, I finally got approved to work at home part-time!! $450 a week for 20 hours! I will be off by 12 p.m. and couldn't be happier to have been given this opportunity!!! I can help out with DH and not feel like a total bum at home all summer haha. I will take a month or so off though, to get our sleep schedule established. So happy, bc I was NOT going back to work since I plan to exclusively BF as long as I can. Also got a new Chrysler 300 that Hubby STOLE off the lot at work, he was so lucky. Been a very blessed week, to say the least!!

Off to the Thrift store on my lunch break to see what else I can steal, maybe a dress for my shower Sat? We'll see!!

 

[clynn11]

Amanda- I agree, I would get another u/s before going through with the procedure.

Sandy- I can only imagine how hard that was on your family. I'm sure it was very traumatic on everyone and can only imagine how your husband is feeling. You will be fine, your baby will be fine. But it's totally natural for you both to feel nervous about the entire thing

Waves- I'm sorry you all are sick. And that Hannah is a handful! My little sister was, and I quote my mother, "a demon child" around that age. She would sneak up behind kids and wrap her arms around their neck then lay down, choking them, and you had to fight her to get her off of them. She just was crazy honestly lol. No punishment worked. It was just a really, really shitty stage she was going through. I hope Hannah gets out of it soon. I also hope that your babes feel better soon!!! I have to say that image of Hannah rocking Leah is SO FREAKING CUTE! Lol.

Britt Sorry you're not feeling well hun. Hope you feel better soon! Maybe she was just in an awkward position and will move. FX.

Julie- How nice you guys got to go out on a 'last date' I bet that was a great time. Your babies are gonna be here so soon, that's crazy!!!

Nikki- Ugh I hope it's not strep. Hope your lil fam feels better soon!

Morgan- 36 weeks!! So exciting!!! FX for some progress with your cervix And that is SO AWESOME about the job!!!! Things are all falling into place

BB- Ash and I used fertilitea during TTC. Maybe that's what you're thinking of? How are you feeling?

Sonia- I SEE YOU! How are you?!

Sarah- Eeeek 39 weeks! So freaking close it's crazy! Boo about the stretch marks but hey, it's all worth it in the end Feeling any contractions or anything??

Kara- Look at those lips and that chin!! Ahhh so freaking cute. I can't wait, at my next appt. for my GD test they give me another u/s and pretty sure I get to see Zuri in 3D again! Love those ultrasounds, they're so cool.

AFM, I'm so hungry all the time and do not want to gain a crap ton of weight!! Ugh I don't know what to do. I try eating decent, healthy meals and an hour later I feel like i'm going to puke because i'm so hungry! Grrr. My little sister finds out the babies gender today! She's actually in there right now! I feel like throughout this whole pregnancy my reactions with her have been over the top emotional the day of whatever issue it was, and then total acceptance and contentment later. I'm so over the name thing (although that was such a HUGE ISSUE the couple first days of finding out lol) she can name her babe whatever she wants and it's not going to affect me or my babe at all. I'm just so happy I have Zuri My mom has been making more of an effort to be there for me after I let her know how i'd been feeling- she came to our ultrasound on Monday and that was great Even bought me a top and maternity dress she found at a little thrift store. On the going back to work after baby part... my plan right now is to take 4 weeks off before my due date, and 8 weeks off after giving birth.. and then going back to work part time (like 4 hour shifts 5 days a week). We'll see when the time comes though. My work is really flexible and willing to work with me. Annnnd Zuri is dancing for me right now wiggling away in there I love feeling her move!

 

[RobertRedford]

thanks ladies, got fed up and called a different doctor who was really sympathetic to everything going on and immediately had her nurse call to schedule an appt. I have an ppointment fridaymorning for a follow up us and if there is truly still something in there that is not a viable pregnancy, the d&c is scheduled for 4/1. She doesn't think its necessary given how much i have been bleeding for the past week.

I had a weird rash on my lips appear last night-- called advice nurse. I have impetigo, a weird pregnancy related skin condition. kids get it alot but it is rare in adults, unless theyre pregnant.

Morgan, that is great news about working part time! and the new car! i loooove new cars!

ignore all of the typos. my keyboard is having a rough day and barely working.

 

[wavescrash]

Waves- I'm sorry you all are sick. And that Hannah is a handful! My little sister was, and I quote my mother, "a demon child" around that age. She would sneak up behind kids and wrap her arms around their neck then lay down, choking them, and you had to fight her to get her off of them. She just was crazy honestly lol. No punishment worked. It was just a really, really shitty stage she was going through. I hope Hannah gets out of it soon. I also hope that your babes feel better soon!!! I have to say that image of Hannah rocking Leah is SO FREAKING CUTE! Lol.

Thanks I just don't get why people (i.e. my mother) can't accept that she's a misbehaved child. Yeah I'm familiar with the terrible 2's and 3's but I seriously think Hannah is far past that. I don't know of any other 2 and 3 year old that is awful from the moment they wake up until the moment they go to bed at night. I hate saying that about her but lately... that's how it is. It's exhausting. I literally do not know what to do with her.


Amanda - How crazy. Good luck with the appointment and everything going on.

 

[RobertRedford]

Britt, sorry that you're uncomfortable. Have you tried eating a ton ton ton of fiber to help move things along, in addition to the stool softener?

Cassidy, so wonderful to hear that your mom is being there and more supportive. A name is a name, and i hope your sister can pick a respectful one that doesn't tick off the rest of the family. is it terrible that im secretely rooting for a boy so she can't use your name?

Waves, huge hugs. sorry things are hard. have you considered putting hannah in day care one or two days a week, just so she can have some exposure to other (well behaved) kids? Lots of strong willed, head strong chidlren learn by example and will follow in the footsteps of the calmer quieter kids. Plus, the activities and "thinking" that she will have to do may be a good use of her energy!

 

[HWPG]

hi everyone!
it's such a bummer to have all these illnesses going around - and it's still winter up here in the northeast, even though i swear the calendar says "spring", so i know lots of families are struggling with this lingering ickiness. we all just want some sun and warmth.
i'm having a "tough" day - mostly meaning i'm short of breath, feel like my belly is HUGE, and a bit tired. feeling TONS of movement today - some kicks but most just rolling overs. i feel slow and like i'm waddling, even though i think it might mostly be in my mind. i have spinning tonight after work; not sure how i'm going to do it!
strange question: can you poop too much? i go like 3 times a day. is that bad?

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

RR- I guess I could eat more fiber, i'm probably not eating enough. I am taking 3 colace a day and it still doesn't do much. Last time I went, it was super dark. I know that can't be too healthy, right? (TMI)

Cassidy - I'm glad your mom has been more present in your pregnancy! That's awesome!

Morgan - $450 week for 20 hours!? That's more than I make a week for 40 hours! You are lucky!!

I'm trying not to worry girls, but I just feel off today. I've been battling this sickness thing for a couple days.. snotty, worn down, stomach has felt gross..ect. Then I got that pain in my stomach last night and today has just been strange. I had no appetite, and actually feel semi sick when I eat, and my belly just feels..tight? I get these cramps that feel like period cramps. I know this is probably normal, but i've never been pregnant before so I have no idea if it's all normal or not. I can feel baby moving around, so she seems to be doing well. I also have a headache. I just want to go home and lay down, but even if I only take 2 to 3 hours of time I have to take 4. We can only take 4 hours or 8 hours.