TTC and Beyond!

[Cowgirl07]

Oh those sound delicious

 

[frsttimemama]

Mirolee.. YUM! I'm craving salty. I want Chinese food something terrible!

Katrina, I get that. I totally felt the same with clomid! But Mirolee is totally right. And this is gonna work for you!

 

[wavescrash]

BB- That's just awful. How downright rude and inconsiderate of her Unfortunately some people don't understand things they have no knowledge/experience with. Doesn't excuse her by any means but I pity her ignorance. I'm glad your manager is unhappy with the situation. I'm glad she apologized but her apology clearly didn't do any good, didn't hold much weight to it given the rest of the letter. You're allowed to mourn your losses. I think she is right in that you shouldn't let it consume you but only you know what you need to do to grieve and get through the tough times.

AFM - Sold most of my maternity clothes to local mom's via FB. Not making a ton of money off of it but I'm just happy to help other moms out. I sold my favorite pair of maternity jeans this morning and it bummed me out lol. They were SO comfortable, I wish I could wear them all the time. But they definitely wouldn't fit now. I haven't even tried on a pair of my pre-preg jeans (yeah, I've lived in nothing but PJ pants for 3 weeks straight... I'm lucky if I remember to put on deodorant, which caused me some embarrassment when I took a trip to the ER the other day and had no perfume in the car to help me out lol) but I'm curious if they fit. I'm worried how they're going to fit around my incision seeing as the area (incision and surrounding area) is still pretty tender to the touch.

Morgan & anyone else who had a c-section -- what kind of jeans did you wear after the c/s? I don't want mom jeans & I try not to wear jeans that are too low-rise but I also can't afford to buy all new styles especially since it's very hard for me to find jeans that fit well in general (since I'm so short but have "hips" lol.)

Yesterday Leah hit 3 weeks old. CRAZY. I feel like I just came home from the hospital, I swear. One week from this coming Sunday & she'll be 1 month old. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? Yesterday Hannah also turned 23 months old which means in officially 1 month, less one day, she'll be 2 years old. I still remember coming home from the hospital with her like it was yesterday. So crazy. We're having a small, immediate family only party for her at my parents house.

I'm torn about the cake though. I have 2 choices I'm trying to decide between. I could either get a Toy Story cake from our grocery store (she's obsessed with Toy Story... Pixar in general but definitely Toy Story) OR get a sheet cake from the grocery store and get them to airbrush it 2 colors and then write "Happy Birthday Hannah" on it or whatever & then we would buy Pixar figurines from Target to put on top of it so that we could incorporate ALL her favorites (Lightning McQueen, Buzz & Woody, Mike & Sully (Monsters Inc) and if we could find it, Elsa or Anna from Frozen. That way she could have the figurines to keep and play with but it would be more expensive that way since the figurine sets are expensive. But I want her to get mostly Pixar related toys for her presents anyway. So we'll see. Maybe I'll ask a relative to go in on the figures with us and consider it part of their gift? My sister would probably agree. I also want to get her a tablet so that she has something to occupy her when I have to tend to Leah. She has my very, VERY old ipod touch but it's so old & practically broken (won't hold a charge for longer than like 30 minutes & can't run half the apps out now.) I'm just not sure what's a good tablet for her age that isn't going to break the bank. OH works at a collision repair shop and accidentally hit a customers car with another customers car. Minor damage but there's a chance the repair costs will come out of his pay. He said the first time one of the other guys did that, he got a warning so hopefully that's all OH gets this time.

Both girls still have colds, I'm fighting it but it's not nearly as bad as Hannah has it. Yesterday Hannah spiked a fever of 102.4 but fortunately Tylenol brought it down. When I text OH to tell him, he freaked and said we were taking her to the hospital when he got home lol. I told him we didn't need to. Also for babies - I highly recommend you get the NoseFrieda instead of a bulb syringe. I get so much out of Leah's nose than I ever could with the bulb.

But on that note, Leah's up and screaming for a bottle so I better get on that.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Your girls are getting so big! I love Hannah's pictures she is such a doll.

 

[frsttimemama]

I could wear my pre pregnancy jeans without much problem. They cut in now, but before, they are usually fine. I wear a low cut jean. Both cake ideas are adorable!

 

[morganwhite7]

BB- Ugh I would have wanted to punch her too!!

Waves- I can't really say bc I hate jeans, they're so constricting lol. I feel like they'll rip if I bend over (or maybe that's just bc I haven't worn them in like 18 months lol). I've stuck to soft comfy maxi skirts, t-shirt dresses, leggings, things like that. I just accessorize to death so I don't look like a bum. I've kind of turned into a Marykate/ashley Olsen bag lady since I stopped wearing jeans lol.

AFM- Hubby met me for lunch at work, I already ate so we went shopping.. BuyBuy baby is awesome. We got little pink pacis, a huge tub of Burt's bees baby butter and sunscreen, and a car mirror (to see baby) and a pink "Baby on Board" sticker lol.. couldn't be happier!!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Sounds like fun Morgan
I just got invited to a pregnancy announcement dinner, well I'm pretty sure that's what it is. I'm not supposed to know she's pregnant. I should be a good friend and go, it's tomorrow night.

 

[Ingodshand]

Waves- I say go with the figurines and then give them to her as a present. I really can't remember when I started wearing jeans again after my c-section. I am really short waisted though so when I did wear them, they sit around my belly button.

Katrina- I know femara will work for you!!!

AFM- No news over here. DTD with Rob today and nothing I am also really torn because I talked to my neighbor who is pregnant and trying for a vbac too. Her doctor will do a sweep, use the foley catheter and even pitossin. I am just so mad that I never investigated all of this before now. Not sure a new ob is going to take a 39 week pregnant woman. I might just call them up and see what her ob says.

 

[frsttimemama]

Ehhh I wouldn't go if you don't want to, Katrina. It doesn't make you a bad friend!

Morgan, that sounds soooo comfy!

 

[frsttimemama]

Sarah, call them! Your reasons are legit.

Afm, I'm SO exhausted today. Like can barely keep my eyes open exhausted. Neeeeed energy! Lol

 

[jury3]

bb-First of all, what a bitch! She's obviously an idiot...I've never had a mc before but I would not be stupid enough to ever tell someone "it's just a mc". I've had the experience of a bfp and know that I would have been devastated to have that taken away from me. I'm sure she thought she was being nice, but holy crap, learn when to shut up! And to throw in that you already have a child??? Like that makes it easier to lose a pregnancy? That's like someone telling me if I lost one of the twins "at least you still have the other one"...what?! I'm glad she apologized bc she obviously had her stupid/insensitive hat on today!
Also, I'm glad you are going to the doc. I don't think a pulled muscle should keep lingering like that. Could be something more serious, better to get it checked out just in case.

Ashlee-lol It's perfectly fine to complain about your belly. It's crazy to watch how your body changes. At first it wasn't a big deal to me bc I've always had stretch marks, but now it's stretched so much that I don't even know what to do with it. I'm scared for how it will look after the babies are out. It is so tight (so stretched it's gotten shiny), has stretch marks everywhere, and has weird lines at the bottom. But, I know it's part of the territory, esp w twins...my mom told me to start saving for a tummy tuck lol Your's seriously does look so cute though. I loved mine when it was that shape/size.

Cassidy-I love how your bump sticks out the most at your belly button lol It's such a unique, cute little bump. I can't wait to see how it changes as she grows!

Britt-Your bump does look a little bigger. It really is crazy how quickly they grow! Some weeks I felt like I had not growth or it almost looked smaller. Other weeks, like last week, I feel like they grow so much! s

Sandy-I can only imagine what it's like to have gd...there have been times during this pregnancy where I felt obsessed w food just bc I had no appetite and was having to make sure I ate throughout the day and reached my calorie goal. It's annoying how it can consume your life.

Katrina-I agree with DH, you're being ridiculous! lol I know the feeling though. I wasn't sure clomid would work for me. Like I said though, I feel like we have very similar situations/charts/ovulation cycles, so I wouldn't be surprised if it works quickly for you since you are already ovulating and just need that boost. I know it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel and it starts to feel like maybe you're broken, but you aren't! I had almost convinced myself I was broken and it might never happen, and then it did.

Not much to report here...DW and I went to an infant cpr class the other night. I highly recommend taking one just so you're up to date on what to do. I feel much better prepared if something happens to one of these babies.
My belly has gotten so tight...it's hard to tell when it's contracting and when it's not bc it's just so tight all the time lol Babies still manage to move all around though. My belly just hurts a lot, partly stretching and then it always feels kind of sore. By the time it's arrival time for these babies, I'll be more than ready lol I have this paranoia that my water is going to break. I think bc my belly is so tight and olivia is always kicking me in the cervix, but so far everyone seems to be nice and cozy where they are at!
DW let her bosses know that babies could come at any time from here on out. So, as of right now she isn't on the schedule, she just kind of makes her own schedule. That way if I do go into labor, they won't be without someone who was on the schedule and end up being short people. Kind of crazy we are finally to this point! Still haven't packed bags, so we will be doing that today. Then it's basically just finishing up a little shopping and cleaning/organizing our room and babies' room.

 

[Ingodshand]

Sarah, call them! Your reasons are legit.

Afm, I'm SO exhausted today. Like can barely keep my eyes open exhausted. Neeeeed energy! Lol

Thanks Sandy! I just called and left a message so we shall see what they say!

 

[wavescrash]

Waves- I can't really say bc I hate jeans, they're so constricting lol. I feel like they'll rip if I bend over (or maybe that's just bc I haven't worn them in like 18 months lol). I've stuck to soft comfy maxi skirts, t-shirt dresses, leggings, things like that. I just accessorize to death so I don't look like a bum. I've kind of turned into a Marykate/ashley Olsen bag lady since I stopped wearing jeans lol.

Lol. I hate wearing jeans around the house but I'd feel more uncomfortable in a dress around the house too. I love dresses though... have a closet full of them. I just never go anywhere other than Target or the grocery store and honestly haven't shaved my legs since before Leah was born lol. And my skin is so dry in every season outside of summer so I feel uncomfortable bearing my legs until summer lol.

I could wear my pre pregnancy jeans without much problem. They cut in now, but before, they are usually fine. I wear a low cut jean. Both cake ideas are adorable!

Your girls are getting so big! I love Hannah's pictures she is such a doll.

Thanks, both of you

Waves- I say go with the figurines and then give them to her as a present. I really can't remember when I started wearing jeans again after my c-section. I am really short waisted though so when I did wear them, they sit around my belly button.

I think I like that idea more... but then I think how easy it would be to just let the store do the whole decorating lol. Not that sticking some figurines on the cake is hard work or anything lol. I'll probably go with the figurine idea though. Thanks. Good luck... the tail end of pregnancy drags on so bad At least you're almost there!

 

[jury3]

Katrina-Do not feel like you have to go...you can always get a really bad migraine tomorrow...

Sarah-Have you tried walking? What about eating dates? Will your doc not even do pitocin?

Waves-I would totally do whatever is easier for you as far as the cake goes. It's not like she will remember it anyway...lol

I think I need to be more like Morgan and start investing in leggings. I've never branched out to wearing them, but I know they would be more comfortable than anything else. I'm not the most fashion forward person, it takes me a while to get on board lol

 

[morganwhite7]

Waves- I have on a plain gray cotton maxi dress today and haven't shaved my legs in over a month! Not to mention I can't find the time/energy to bend over and lotionize them in the mornings after spending so much time on my stupid hair and belly butter!! Lol

Julie- Yeah for packing the bags!! I feel the same, like she's going to give me a swift kick and break my waters.. Can only imagine what that's like for you! Like someone said earlier, you really are super woman!! Lol

Cass- I'm so jealous of you getting to grill all the time! It has been wayyy too cold here and I was telling DH lastnight that I wanted steaks or porkchops on the grill (getting cabin fever from this weather).. I was having a moment- "but my BnB friendssss get to grill out, they live in Californiaaa... " <--- lol that was me

 

[brunettebimbo]

Thanks girls

I've been to the Doctors. He thought it sounded like my back muscle and got me doing certain stretches etc but none of them hurt. He then got me on the table and touched my stomach which hurt then getting off the table was agony. He's put me on some strong anti inflammatorys and said that if it gets worse over the next 12-24 hours I'm to ring 111 as I may need to go to the hospital for a scan or x-ray.

 

[morganwhite7]

Julie- Leggings (=heavenly) plus a cute shirt and BOOTS! Boots saved my life.. it's the easiest/comfiest outfit ever and you can actually go out into public looking like you semi-put some effort into dressing yourself! lol

 

[Ingodshand]

Well, I called and they said that I can try to transfer over, but I have to get my records from my current ob, they have to review and then accept me as a patient. Then I can schedule a new patient apt but they have a 3 week wait list so basically a big fat no. I think I am just really emotional today and ready to be done with pregnancy and just hold my baby. It has been such a long and hard journey and I just want to be DONE. I want to hold him and see what he looks like.

We walked for about an hour last night and had sex today. I am going to the grocery store to buy some dates before I get Alyssa at school and will go on another walk tonight. Going to make some freezer meals tomorrow so maybe the baking with jumpstart labor!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Femara has terrible side effects Dh wants to go really bad. I don't see the point. Unless he thinks it's cute seeing me miserable. He is friends with the dad, but they live in the same town and we never see them.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Julie- Leggings (=heavenly) plus a cute shirt and BOOTS! Boots saved my life.. it's the easiest/comfiest outfit ever and you can actually go out into public looking like you semi-put some effort into dressing yourself! lol

I wear outfits similar to this now and always feel quite nice. Long tops or long jumpers over leggings with boots mainly!