TTC and Beyond!

[CantHrdlyWait]

I know I am late, But Happy Mother's Day to everyone! I hardly get on on the weekends anymore, so I am always behind!

Thanks to everyone about the hospital clothing advice. I think I'm only taking one outfit for myself and that that's the one to leave the hospital in.

afm- my swelling got really bad this weekend. Just so suddenly. My hands and feet ache from the swelling. I'm trying to drink enough water, but i'm probably still not drinking enough. Today my goal is at least 9 cups. I ate bad this week from staying at my moms while she was on vacation, but the scale said that I was up 5 lbs from last monday's weigh in. I'm freaking out. That's HUGE jump. I'm guessing it's from the swelling. I am going to be SO good about my diet for the next 40 days. Low sodium, and sugar, and LOTS of water and fruits and veggies. This 5 lb gain puts me at 30 lbs gained and I still have 41 days.

 

[brunettebimbo]

I honestly wouldn't worry about weight gain. It just drops off at birth or at least it did for me. When is your next appointment?

My consultants secretary rang me back. I'm to go to the EPAU at 8.30am tomorrow to see my consultant. I'm nervous for some reason!

 

[Lotalaughs16]

Morning Ladies!! Happy belated Mother's day to all you new mommies and mommies to be and fellow Dog/Cat Moms!

I had a great day yesterday...DH and Zara got me a hilarious card and a potted rose plant and some Ferrero Rocher...yummm

Kara, those pics are precious! I love the one with her eyes wide open

BB, I'm so happy for you...nice progression!

Sandy...Congrats on team blue! you're story is not crazy at all, I would definitely take that as a sign

Cass, thanks for sharing that mother's day poem...its so beautiful

Britt, glad you haven't had anymore leaks

Katrina, yay for crosshairs...

 

[Lotalaughs16]

BB, I think being nervous is completely normal...just try to take deep breaths and try not to stress yourself out (I know that may seem impossible) I will be praying for you all day

 

[Lotalaughs16]

I'm kind of bummed that I haven't got AF yet...I thought my cycles were going back to normal...today is cd 36 and no sign

 

[Cowgirl07]

Great news Bb.
Sorry af isn't here yet, that must be annoying.
Afm nothing to exciting over here. It's been storming all night.

 

[goldstns]

brittney- is it worth testing?

 

[Disneybaby26]

Bb-awesome line!!!

Rachel-how's Ellie doing with the Zantac?? I think we're developing a but of a reflux issue over here I switched her medela bottle to dr brown today, the medela nipple kept collapsing and getting a ton of air bubbles. Been doing the mylecon drops but she's making bubbles in her mouth and sticking her tongue out a ton, no spit up though...

 

[goldstns]

alia makes bubbles with her mouth all the time

AFM, being sooooo spoiled... everyone in my office is out of town.. therefor I get to pump in my office... i LOVE it! so convenient.

 

[goldstns]

Alia, this morning... its cold here and snowed 6.5 inches!! This outfit is 3-6 months old... so I wanted to put it on her because im hoping in the next 3 months it will be too warm to wear it.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Oh she's adorable!

 

[frsttimemama]

Alia is adorable!

Bb, totally understand!

Katrina, it stormed here too. There was a tornado a couple counties over. Ick. Your chart looks good! Fx!

Brittney, that sounds like a nice day.

Britt, can you put your feet up more maybe? It does help. Not cure it, but helps! Hang in there!

Afm, I have a splitting headache today. Ugh. It's miserable. I'm sucking down the ice water, too. It's hot and humid. The high is 85 today. YUCK! I hate summer.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Feel better Sandy!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Kara - it's been a miracle drug for her. Within 24 hours she was a happy baby again. We use the avent natural bottles and I like them. They have a wide based nipple and they don't seem to make her any more gassy. I haven't used the medela nipples but I have them in my bag for an emergency.

Yesterday I wore my sleeping bra all day and I pumped 5 oz before bed! That's unheard of in my world! I'm going to go get some non underwire bras today and go up a size.

DH got me a pandora bracelet for Mother's Day with a mom charm, Ellie's birthstone and an anniversary charm. I love it. He did good. And he wrote a cute message in the card which is huge for him lol

Britt - try not to weigh yourself. It's most likely water weight and it will fall off a few days after delivery

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

bb- my next appointment is friday..

Sandy - I can only put my feet up so much at work. It usually doesn't last long, and someone needs something and I have to put them back down. Plus, i've noticed that that angle I have them at at work tends to make my back hurt.

I'm trying not to worry about the weight gain, but i'm not going to lie, with all the BP issues and everything else, I STILL worry about Pre E.. even more so after I had protein in my urine. Guess i'll see how it goes this Friday. I think I am going to stop tonight and check my BP

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

and maybe you girls are right. I've weighed myself each week since week 16. (only once..on monday's) just to keep any eye on the weight gain.. but here at the end, it might not be worth the stress.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Rachel that sounds pretty. I love Pandora

 

[frsttimemama]

Aww Rachel! I want a Pandora bracelet! That sounds so sweet!

Tylenol and icewater took the edge off. It's better. Not gone, but better.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Thanks Rachel- thats so great to hear!! were at the pedi now, fingers crossed they can help us too! My poor baby!

 

[Lotalaughs16]

Nikki, Alia is so cute...I can't believe how fast she's growing.

I don't think its worth testing, we've been using protection...but I guess I can try POAS tomorrow morning...it will give me something to do!