TTC and Beyond!

[TTCaWee1]

Ashlee - I had a hard time too. That's why almost all of mine are of my bare belly. I bought Lacy bandeau tops and wore those with jeans, leggings, scarf, or billowy shirt thing...and only had my face in a few bc I was swollen. The look turned out really good

 

[HWPG]

Ashlee, sometimes I get annoyed when people tell me not to do things. I know my limits, I'm pretty sure I can lift that, push that, reach that. And I know when to ask, even if I have felt silly doing so. As you said, I'm pregnant, not something else. But I try to remember that people are telling/asking because they are clueless or actually care.
Happy V day to baby K

 

[goldstns]

Happy vday baby k.

 

[frsttimemama]

Happy V-day Baby K!

Ashlee, I hear you. I think it's hard to find things that look super. I don't feel like a cute pregnant lady. Like ever. Haha. Rachel's idea was really cute, but I can't do that either because I can't stand my bare belly being shown to the whole world. Ick.

I have had blood sugars over the limit most of yesterday and still this morning. Lunch (139 but should be <120), supper (129 but should be <120), and fasting this morning (104 but should be less than 95). I don't think I ate anything that should cause them to be high.. I'm gonna check my urine when I get to work for a UTI and e-mail my doctor tonight if they stay high. So frustrating. It's so hard to be calm and patient with this. I didn't drink soda, I didn't eat icecream or fries or cotton candy or pretzles or nachos.. ridiculous. Anyway, I have an appointment Thursday. I should get to schedule my anatomy scan Thursday. Yay!

 

[morganwhite7]

Happy Vday Mirolee! I still can't believe it.. after how long you worked for this sweet baby, it's so amazing to think he'll be here so soon!

Sandy- Sorry it's so hard.. I can't imagine the stress and on top of it not being able to eat the foods you love- no fun!! Esp when preggo! I hope your doc can help you make some easy adjustments so you can quit worrying!

AFM- Sorry for being MIA so much lately, I certainly read along everyday still! It is so beautiful here today, high of 81 this afternoon. I got a nice suntan yesterday, finally. This weather is really lifting my spirits and making these last few days bearable.. minus the hugely swollen fingers/toes :/ lol. Spending lots of time watching Breaking Bad on Netflix (I'm gonna CRY when it's over!! Lol) and bouncing on my ball. Working from home is great, finally getting to spend time with hubby and get all my last minute prep done. Dinners frozen, bags packed (and re-packed every other day LOL), Marley clothes washed and folded. I just can't wait to hold my girl. Praying that this full moon/lunar eclipse madness works in our favor this week Kara and Julie!!!

Oh and yesterday we spent the day hiking at a local cave and walking around a huge flea market.. As I was getting out of the car, the car door blew open into my belly and scraped it super hard. More of a scrape than a hit.. it had a blood blister looking mark, and within an hour a tiny bruise. I didn't wanna call L&D bc we were 3 hrs away and I knew they'd say come in asap just in case (since they can't really give you closure over the phone), so I called my mom who was of course a bit worried but said to just make sure she was continuing to move regularly. Well she has been, but I can't WAIT for my NST tomorrow to hear things are alright. Thank God for my Doppler. Being PAL sure turns you into a crazy woman.

Also bought the CUTESTTT fleece at JoAnn's today to make some knot-tie blankets for Marley, I'll post pics when I'm done! Then off to plant some flowers at Jaxon's grave and then take the dog to the park to attempt to walk the 2.5 mile path.. hope we make it lol.

Stripping my membranes Weds. and I couldn't be more excited!!! I don't want to waste this beautiful newborn Easter dress, we have reservations next Sunday so I hope she's here!!

Have a wonderful Sunday ladies

 

[TTCaWee1]

I can't believe how far along you all are! My due date is tomorrow! Ellie will be 6 weeks tomorrow. I can't believe my leave is halfway over

Went and took pics with the Easter bunny today. Can't wait to get them back! My mom is coming tomorrow for a week. Should be interesting.

 

[frsttimemama]

Thanks Morgan. I'm afraid it's going to come down to insulin. My numbers since fasting this morning have been better, but I'm still afraid that's going to happen. Glad you're doing well! Can't wait to meet Marley!

Rachel, hope you're gonna share bunny pictures! Good luck with your mom. I love love love mine, but I couldn't imagine her staying with me for a week! Can't believe Ellie is 6 weeks old already! Time is flying!

We got a watermelon at Walmart today. It's so yummy! I was surprised for it being so early in the year, and they're not in season yet.. but I've been craving it soooo much! Oh how I don't want to go to work. At all. I just want to relax and nap and NOT work. I worked all week. I have to work all week. I'm on call and probably working all next weekend and the following week. Mama may have to call in sick just for a day off!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Happy v day baby k!
Afm just got home from a weekend of no temping poas and infertility crap. I feel great I bowled well, drank some and got the cutest swimming suit. Sorry to anyone I missed.

 

[goldstns]

Sandy- watermelon can be hard on the sugars...just b careful. Your doing great!

 

[jury3]

Kara-I'm totally in on shooting for the full moon instead of the 23rd. You, Morgan and me...let's do this! lol

Ashlee-I just posted about that a few weeks ago...I hate people asking me how I'm feeling!! I feel the same all the time, huge and pregnant...what else am I supposed to say? lol I finally got MIL to stop texting me every few days to ask how I was...I basically told her I feel the same everyday and if anything changes we'll be in the hospital so she'll know. lol

Mirolee-I agree! There isn't much I can do now that I'm so big, so if I'm doing something that I can actually handle just let me be! I can still walk. If I want to stand for a little bit, then I will. I can lift things. Just leave me along people! lol

Katrina-Glad you had fun!

Ok, here are my cankles. My feet were freezing, so I tried to put on these tall socks...yeah, that didn't work out. I couldn't pull them all the way up and they were too tight. I only had them on for 2 or 3 minutes lol I'm not fond of super swollen legs/ankles/feet...

 

[Cowgirl07]

Oh Julie I hope they feel better soon.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Lol aweeee, Julie-loving the cankles, especially the socked ones!! What do you mean you're not fond of them?!? I really hope mine stick around post pregnancy-these tree trunks are hot!!! Lmao!!!

 

[goldstns]

So don't get me wrong...i LOVE my Alia time, but some times I need to get things done...like clean, laundry, make dinner.... Anyways, my mom lives with us, like you all know. Well she can be a loud person with doors, dishes, voice.... So today I implemented a rule while Alia was napping...it was called "you wake her you take her" and since we were all trying to accomplish chors it seemed to keep her conscious of how loud she was being.

 

[jury3]

Kara-you're right, they are so sexy! Lol

Nikki-love it!

Well girls...Grayson and Olivia will be here tomorrow! I had some spots in my vision fri night so I've been keeping an eye out for other pre-e symptoms since. Last night I had some pain in my upper right stomach I thought might be indigestion but can also be a sign. Today I had the lightest headache that would come and go, never took meds or anything bc it wasn't that bad. Around 5, I had something weird with my vision again (a line off to the side that wouldn't go away for several minutes). So I told DW we should go to L&D just incase.
My bp was slightly elevated (140s/90s when normal is 120s/70s). They tested bloods and said they were a little off. So, they called my doc and she suggested we do our c-section at 7am tomorrow. So I'm stuck in L&D all night hooked up to monitors. They'll check bloods again at 1:30am to make sure it doesn't get crazy.
Luckily I get to eat one more time. My mom is on her way and should be here soon. I'm nervous as hell lol I was like "I'm not ready to have kids!" Lol DW went home to take care of dogs and get our bags and everything together.
Anyway, wish us luck! I'll post pics as soon as I'm up to it!

 

[frsttimemama]

I'm lovin' the cankles ladies! They are SUPER sexy! My time is coming. My feet, ankles, legs, and fingers are already swelling, and they swelled lots last time. Ew. I can't wait to see my ankle bones again.

JULIE!! Oh my gosh!! Yay! Congratulations! So exciting and nerve wracking all in one. Try to stay calm. Can't wait to see pictures!

 

[clynn11]

Ohhhh my gosh julie that is so freaking exciting!! A little scary of course but wow both of your babies are gonna be here tomorrow!!! Just in time to show off for easter I can't wait to see their beautiful faces I hope everything goes as smooth as possible!

Nikki that is a perfect rule lol. I will definitely be implementing it in my house.

 

[TTCaWee1]

Yay Julie!!!!!!! Good luck!!! Our babies will be exactly 6 weeks apart!

So excited for you! Can't wait to "meet" your babes!

 

[pdxmom]

Julie all the best Hun...can't wait to c their pics.. Excitinggg!!!

Happy v day Mirolee n Cassidy!!

 

[brunettebimbo]

How exciting Julie!! Good Luck. Can't wait for pictures!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Water just broke!!!!! One the way to hospital!!! AHHHHHHH!!!

Good luck Julie, love you!!!