TTC and Beyond!

[morganwhite7]

Ash- Sorry about the waterbirth madness.. I'd be pissed too :/

Sandy- My sister in law is preggo and 20 weeks and swears she JUST NOW began to feel tiny pokes. I mean she swears she hasn't felt a single thing before now. So I think it can be normal!

Sonia- My MS came back too a few weeks ago... only occasionally but I threw up bfast too yesterday

Katrina- Pretty temps And good luck today I can't wait to hear results!!

AFM- As of now the sweep didn't work..........

I spent all day on the ball, sex, 2,500 mg of EPO lastnight, made a GAL of RLT in our teamaker, 2 long walks with the dog. I had contractions all day and I was sure she'd be coming but I got SO exhausted worrying about everything (went and bought the newborn soothie pacifiers she needed, re-packed the bag 3 times, finished her fleece blanket) and ended up falling asleep. I remember waking up a few times to contractions, and still even having them now, but who knows. I can barely walk my hips hurt so bad from all the trying/dancing/walking I did yesterday so I'm a bit miserable. So we'll see what today brings, but she said if it worked it would have me in full blown labor by lastnight at 10 p.m. :/

It was veryyyy painful, she did it twice. Said I have a bulging bag of waters that she expected to break, which of course it did not. Said she could feel hair on her head even. I am now walking around at 4 CM!!!!! Wtf. Feels awful. Also have been bleeding nonstop since, just 3 pads since yesterday (Rach- I hate them too, ew its like a diaper.. awful) but it's mostly pink and suuuper thick bc of the mucous plug stuff. So will sit on my ball another day bc I def can't take much more physical activity.. I'm pooped.

Induction April 23rd at 6 am... the light at the end of this 2 year tunnel

 

[Cowgirl07]

Thanks Morgan the nurse said she would call me asap with the results. As much as I'd like to be pregnant even a confirmed ovulation would be nice!
Fx for marleys appearance soon

 

[morganwhite7]

Any good symptoms Katrina? Oh and don't be bummed by the results for any reason, bc there's no way to tell if you're preggo at this point if you haven't implanted! You still have time! I have faith!! Can't wait to see your hpt results... when will you test, 10dpo?

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Sandy- Don't listen to your mom. I know she's just worried, but she might just be making it worse. I didn't feel Harper move at all until I was about 18 weeks and even then it would be days before I felt her again. I too worried, and of course everything was fine. You don't need that stress coming from other people. I'm glad you have a doctors appointment so that you can get the reassurance you need!

Morgan - So sorry the sweep didn't work. I still think she will come before you have to be induced!! FX that something happens today for you!!

 

[morganwhite7]

Lol thanks Britt.. loving the optimism.. we'll see!!

 

[brunettebimbo]

Morgan I hope things move soon! Have you son plenty of walking? That seemed to move mine along. 4cm is still great, your nearly half way there!

Katrina FX for your results!

AFM - Nothing new really, AF has left, the wait for O begins! Feeling pretty miserable about everything at the minute. Can't wait for our break away!
I had my counselling letter come today, they have put me on waiting list but are seeing my husband in 3 weeks!?

 

[wavescrash]

Good luck Morgan. I wouldn't give up yet

I was 3cm and like 50% effaced when I had my sweep with Hannah. I had my sweep on a Tuesday morning. That day I did everything I could think of to help bring on labor. Wednesday evening I was in L&D for several hours. I was 4cm, 60% effaced, contracting regularly but they weren't changing my cervix. I walked L&D for 2 hours and when they checked me, I hadn't made any progress so I was sent home. I was bawling my eyes out at the nurses station when signing out and the nurse said she hoped she'd see me soon & told me to come back if the contractions got worse. Went home and contractions were still pretty bad. OH went to sleep and after a few hours I said "3 more contractions, I'll wake him up and we'll go back to L&D." I shit you not, 3 more contractions and then they stopped completely. I cried like a baby lol.

Thursday I did more walking, sex, EPO, pineapple smoothie with castor oil (I was desperate lol), bounced on my ball, jumping jacks, squats, you name it... later that evening I felt like my water was leaking. Kept an eye on it for a few hours, went to L&D around midnight and sure enough it was my water. Had her Friday afternoon.

So my sweep was on a Tuesday, I had her on Friday. A sweep is considered a failure if it doesn't induce labor within 48 hours but I say just keep trying everything you can to naturally help things along. I'm sure you'll go before your induction (then again... everyone swore I'd go before my c-section date and I clearly didn't lol... hopefully you'll have better luck than I did.)

 

[Cowgirl07]

Thanks Bb I will hopefully have them tomorrow.

 

[frsttimemama]

Thanks for the reassurance girls!

Morgan, I'm sorry. I think she will come before your induction, too.

Katrina, fx for great #'s and a BFP!!

AFM, appointment was good. Heard baby's heartrate with no trouble at 150. She was ok with my sugars, wants me back in a week to look at them, had a hemoglobin A1C done to see how they have been over the last 3 months, and scheduled my anatomy scan for May 9!! I can't wait!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Glad it went well Sandy!

 

[frsttimemama]

Thanks Katrina. I couldn't talk her into an antibiotic though.. she said she thinks it's viral but if it keeps up or I spike a temp to call and they will call in a z-pak so I guesd I wait.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Glad it went well Sandy

 

[Cowgirl07]

Well I hope you feel better.

 

[frsttimemama]

Thanks Appointmentsmake me nervous since I can't feel movement.

 

[clynn11]

I wish I had breastfeeding tips for you all lol, but i'm sure i'll be asking all of you!! I've heard dark ale, fenugreek, mother's milk tea, alfalfa tablets.

Sonia and Morgan- Ugh i'm sorry you ladies are feeling sick again. I am just now not getting sick finally (knock on wood). Really hoping it doesn't come back for me so soon lol.

Nikki- If you don't trust your dad, say whatever you need to say or whatever you feel comfortable with so he gets the point that you're not comfortable with him alone. It's his own actions that cause you to feel that way, so he'll have to deal with it.

Katrina- your chart is ROCKIN lady!! Can't wait to hear test results!

Morgan- I'm sorry the sweep didn't work Little Marley is just taking her time and getting extra chunky for you! She's going to be here SO SOON though!!! So exciting!!!!

BB- I'm sorry you're feeling down hun We're all here for you. FX that this cycle brings you your take home babe, I am rooting for you!!

Yay for a good appointment Sandy!!! I started feeling little pops around 15ish weeks, but they were SO FEW and FAR BETWEEN I was constantly questioning them. I didn't start feeling her every day until about 22 weeks i'd say. And even still I feel like they should be stronger... I think my anterior placenta cushions a lot of them. So excited for you to find out gender!!

Julie- Loving the pics that you and Ryann are posting of the babes! I hope your recovery is going smoothly!!!

Kara- Makayla is so adorable and like a little doll! She looks A LOT like you!

 

[goldstns]

Can someone share some pics of Julie and kara's babies, please?

 

[clynn11]

Here's Julie's babes! Grayson has all the hair, Olivia has the little peach fuzz. So precious!!

 

[clynn11]

And here's a picture of little Makayla that Kara posted today!

 

[morganwhite7]

Here's the fleece blanket I've been working on for anyone who didn't see it on FB/IG! I love it.... just can't wait to have a little smushy to wrap up in it!

 

[Cowgirl07]

So cute Morgan!