TTC and Beyond!

[jury3]

I totally understand! Sounds like my MIL. She's all about these babies. She wants to see me, which really just means she wants to stare at my belly or try to feel them move. She has become obsessed with Goodwill and Once Upon A Child where she buys things that we've told her we don't want/need. I had to tell her to stop texting me and asking how I was feeling. It gets annoying when other people are always asking me but she was asking every other day. I know she's trying to be nice, but how do you think I'm feeling?! My answer is not going to change unless it's something like "well I'm having contractions every 5 min and my water broke" lol That's not something I would tell her anyway! I've already told DW she has to wait to tell people until we are at L&D and confirmed that things are actually happening.

 

[frsttimemama]

I don't blame you there! My mom is very similar, especially after our last experience.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Rr I'm sorry. Hugs sent your way.
Julie I used to think I hated mil but now I realize it's my fil I can't stand and their weird relationship.
Sandy it's frustrating when people get that way.
My mom is putting me down she keeps telling me it's not a race to get pregnant and that she didn't get pregnant right away. I'm getting irritated, her and my dad didn't know each other very long when they got married so it's understandable they waited. But Dh and I will be together 5 years this fall. I don't want to hear we are rushing things and it will happen when God decides. I try to explain to her the likely hood of me getting pregnant without help is slim, she doesn't get it. She is a nurse she should be more understanding.

 

[wavescrash]

Waves-Weird about your finger...seems random lol Glad you figured it out though!

Lol it really is the weirdest thing. I didn't notice any injury or a cut or anything that could have gotten infected. I just woke up in the middle of the night and it hurt & got worse until I couldn't move it. It didn't look like there might be an infection until after 4 or 5 days. It's almost back to normal now. I mean, I could move it the very next day no problem/no pain but then the infected skin peeled off and my nail looked a little weird but now it's back to normal for the most part. Strangest thing lol.

 

[Cowgirl07]

That is weird waves. I'm glad it's getting better though.
I'm sorry for all my venting the last few days Dh is convinced I have pms again.

 

[frsttimemama]

Katrina, that's so frustrating! I'm really sorry that she isn't more understanding, especially being a nurse.

 

[frsttimemama]

Waves, how weird. Glad it's better though!

Katrina, you're totally fine! TTC sucks sucks SUCKS!! Vent away, that's what we are here for. I don't know why your mom thinks you are "rushing" it. It's so scary when you're trying to get pregnant and you wonder if you even can.. and that spills over into the rest of your life, or at least it did mine, no matter how hard I tried. It's even worse when Hubby is healthy and you feel like "the broken one". You're not broken though. You'll get your BFP soon, I'm so sure!

 

[frsttimemama]

Just stumbled across this onsie.. so cute! I will probably buy this for myself.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/116584970/after-every-storm-there-is-a-rainbow-of

 

[Cowgirl07]

That's the thing, Dh is perfect which I great but gives me guilt.
Love the shirt! It's so cute.

 

[frsttimemama]

We were in the same boat as you guys, Katrina. Don't let the guilt get to you. Don't blame yourself. You're doing everything right. You've done nothing wrong. You're not broken. They're gonna get you all fixed up with the Femara, I'm sure of it!

 

[goldstns]

Julie - Alia is only on breast milk and her poop stains. I'll have to try the sun idea.

robert-sending hugs!! So sry babe.

katrina- let in out girl!

 

[RobertRedford]

Thanks for the huge overwhelming amount of support ladies. I truly don't know what I would do without you all. My ex called me right as I was walking into spin and said that he would come, but wants to bring his dad for support... Not ideal but he is still practically family too and If that is what it takes, I'm okay with it. Saturday morning it is.

 

[Ingodshand]

That is great news Amanda! So glad he will be there for you!

Also, thank you so much for the sweet gift. I know Evan will love them! I am so glad that I met you girls and we are able to share this journey together no matter where we are in it.

 

[clynn11]

Amanda I am glad he's decided to come. Hope everything goes smoothly.

It's gonna happen for you katrina, I know it. Tell your mom to bug off, you'd think she'd be a bit more understanding!! TTC is so stressful and doubting your own bodies capabilities is the worst feeling. We're here for you lady!!

Afm, went and saw some friends today then went to my mom's for dinner. My friends baby girl was born last September so the seasons line up perfectly. They gave us about 25 0-3m onesies in great condition! Zuri is already spoiled!

 

[jury3]

Katrina-Sorry about your mom. Sometimes I don't understand why family (or anyone really) feels the need to put their 2 cents in! My mom made a comment about me overreacting today when I was telling her about being afraid my water might break while shopping the other day. Why would she even need to say that? First of all, she knows I joke around and say dumb things all the time. Second of all, it's not like I was rushing off to the doctor or freaking out over it. Why can't our mothers just think before they speak...if it isn't going to be helpful in anyway, just keep it to yourself! You guys are making a baby on your own timeline...it's not like you started trying to get preggo right after marriage and jumped right to IVF or something. No one is ever happy! That's why we have to do what is best for us!

Sandy-Cute onsie!

Nikki-I know breast milk poop stains, just pointing out that it's water soluble so you can throw it in the wash. Unlike poop after they start eating solids or if they've had formula, you have to remove it from the diaper before washing. The sun bleaching thing is definitely something they talk about a lot in the world of cloth diapering though, it's supposed to work wonders on stains.

Amanda-I'm glad he's going to join you...a little weird that he needs to bring his dad for support, but at least he's going I guess.

Cassidy-We have been given so many hand-me-down girl clothes that I've actually given some back lol Especially 0-3 months, that seems to be what everyone either has or wants to buy.

AFM-We worked on our to-do list a little tonight. Trying to finish up a little bit of baby clothes washing. It's basically all finished. Just a few random things and finishing up some organizing.

We are meeting with a pediatrician in the morning. We have another one picked out, but their office doesn't meet with parents before hand. They figure a referral should be good enough...Seems weird to me. Just bc you have a good rating online and a friend or my doc referred you doesn't mean our personalities will mesh! Am I the only one that thinks that's weird?

 

[brunettebimbo]

Amanda I'm glad he came round to the idea.

Katrina big hugs

Julie I'm not sure, in the UK you don't get to pick so it sounds normal to me You go into labour, ring the delivery suit and you see whoever is on duty.

 

[jury3]

Sarah, Morgan, Kara...it's our month for babies! We will definitely get to meet our babies this month!

 

[brunettebimbo]

AFM - Temp stayed the same this morning! If it goes up again, stays the same or goes down a fraction tomorrow I will get crosshairs.

Typically 7DPO will fall on a Sunday and my Doctors is shut. Will 8DPO be ok do you think?

 

[jury3]

bb-Do you get to pick your pediatrician? I know they have pediatricians at the hospital we are delivering in that are just there and we don't pick them, but the one we use after we leave we have to pick.
Not going to lie, I'm glad we pick our obstetricians too. I'm sure it would be fine if I end up having to use someone else, but I've spent months getting to know my doc and feel most comfortable with her delivering my babies. I trust her and she knows what I want. There are enough "unknowns" associated with labor and delivery, I don't need anymore! lol

And, yes, 8dpo should be fine. I had to do mine on 8 dpo a few times. I think they say 6-8 dpo is the best time.

 

[brunettebimbo]

No. The Peadiatrician who is on duty checks baby and gives you the thumbs up to be discharged. Check ups on baby after then are done by a midwife and health visitor.