TTC and Beyond!

[Kiamaria83]

Ahh julie. She sounds so good! That's a definite advantage of having a lady partner. They are way more helpful
Has anyone heard from stg? Is she on fb ? Not heard from her since she found out she was pregnant.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Nope. She's been logging in but not posting I inboxed her but got no reply. Hope she's ok.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Yeah I haven't heard from her either I hope she's okay.
Julie that's great she is helping so much.
Afm I am moving cows today but would rather nap. Dh was supposed to help but he's putting in over time.

 

[clynn11]

Colette- I love the name Elise It's very elegant!!

Rachel- Ellie is too freaking cute! Growing so fast already! Love the pic updates on here and FB. Her eyes and those chunky cheeks melt my heart! Lol. Poor baby girl getting her shots. I guarantee i'll cry when i have to take Zuri. I hate needles!! I'll make Kevin hold her lol

Ash- Stubborn babies with their hands in their face!!! Zuri is always like that lol the two best pictures we got were RIGHT at the very end. Sorry you're working a ton right now making extra $$- you're superwoman!!!And sorry about family drama. LAST thing you need right now!

Sandy- I hear you on needing to be motivated. I have SO much that needs to get done and have been seriously slacking. Time to get my booty into gear!

Brittney- I got EWCM usually around 7dpo in my TWW for some reason. I hope you figure out what's going on in your cycle!!!

Katrina- implantation dip today?! Maybe?! Lol. Tell your boss to kiss your ass and that you will not be working with pissed pants. People are allowed restroom breaks! Ugh.

Kara- Hope that zantac is working well for Makayla! Her 1 month picture is too adorable!!!

BB- Ugh for the bruising with your injections!! Glad everything seems to be going good! Happy 5 weeks little bean! Stay strong!

Nikki- That's AWESOME you got that much pumping! Go mama!!!

Britt- Sounds like she prob. just irritated your cervix from all that moving, or maybe she's moving down lower. You're getting so close!! Glad your BP was good and there was no protein in your urine. YAY! I'm not sure how i'll feel about dilation checking. On one hand I know i'm gonna be curious and want to know if there's ANYTHING going on down there but on the other hand I know women can stay dilated for weeks and weeks and I wouldn't be all anxious for that entire time.. plus I prefer for them to stay away from that area too unless necessary

Julie- the babies are absolutely precious! And growing so fast already!! LOVE their newborn pictures!!!! Each of their little personalities shine through already! UGH about the MIL. I love my MIL to death but feel like she will be a bit overbearing initially, especially with us living directly next door to each other. She's already ridiculous with my freaking dogs, she comes over to bring them to her house to visit every day.. LOL. We'll see. Hope your MIL gets the point and at least starts helping instead of just being in the way!!! Glad DW is being awesome

I've tried getting a hold of STG too. I hope she's okay.

Molly- I see you!! How are you doing?!!?

Sonia- you're extremely close!! How are you feeling?!?!

AFM, been pretty busy lately. Working, making headbands, getting stuff ready. Baby shower is 3 weeks from today- super excited!! Kevin's mom has to have a 7 hour back surgery on Tuesday. So nerve wracking But hopefully she'll be feeling a lot better afterwards.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Hope the op goes well Cassidy.

TMI alert. I've been constipated since this morning, I've managed to go but still feel like I am. I've eaten my tea and I'm having a lot of griping type pain. Any ideas on relieving it please?

 

[wavescrash]

Happy birthday waves.

Happy bday Waves!

happy bday waves... hope you are at the game and enjoying it!

Thanks ladies!! We managed to go to the game yesterday. Tickets were going to be expensive so we weren't going to go even though OH wanted to spend the money anyway. But then our close friend text him saying he had 4 free tickets if we wanted to go with him and their 4 year old daughter so we did that. We lost 11-1 so it was a horrible game, freezing cold but it was still nice to get to a game and there was a fireworks display afterward.

I dunno. My mom is acting like i'm ridiculous. She was like "if they think that is what's best, why wouldn't you do it!?" She always makes me feel stupid. I just don't know WHY they are doing them. I guess if I asked, it might make me feel better. I mean, when you go into labor, you go into labor. Why the need to check every week? ( i'm really not trying to sound difficult, I just dont see the advantage to doing it)

A lot of doctors start checking at 36 weeks (unless you find one that is opposed to checking until labor/overdue)... but if you let them know you don't want to be checked until 40 weeks, labor, you're overdue, etc... they shouldn't oppose it. I personally liked being checked even if it didn't mean anything (I was 3-4cm for several weeks with Leah and never went into labor) because it made me feel better being so miserable and in pain at the end - at least it meant my body was doing something lol. But it's definitely a "to each their own" situation.

Nikki - Ellie is drooling a lot and chewing on her fists. Is it too early to start teething?

Leah's been doing the same lately. Drooling more. Putting her hands in her mouth more (not sure if it's teething or she just happened to discover her hands and wanting to eat them lol.) Fussier but no fever, nothing I can see on her gums (red/irritation OR teeth underneath) so who knows. Hannah started teething at 2.5ish months and got her first two teeth (bottom front two came in together) about a week or so after she turned 3 months. But I have a friend whose 11 month old is just NOW getting her first teeth.

Babies can START teething but it may take awhile (several weeks or even a couple months) before the teeth break through.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Glad you managed to get to the game, what a bonus that you got free tickets!

 

[Kiamaria83]

Bb. Tons of fluid will help relieve it. I'm still suffering with it. Try and avoid fries foods and if you lime coconut eat that, its a natural laxative .
Cass hope the op hoes well.
Amanda shame they lost but nice you got to go out.
Its been a scorcher here today and poor elliott has been throwing up all day. Hoping he's better tomorrow for a picnic on the beach and donkey rides.

 

[wavescrash]

Glad you managed to get to the game, what a bonus that you got free tickets!

Hahah definitely! Especially since we lost 11-1. It was an ugly game and freezing cold so I'm glad we didn't shell out $50 for tickets like OH wanted to lol.

 

[frsttimemama]

Amanda, glad you got to go to the game! Happy birthday!

Cass, glad you're doing well.

BB, definitely try to drink more fluids, increase your fiber, and walk a little more. I had a lot of trouble with that last time. Less this time, but still some.

Katrina, that stinks. Hope cow moving goes smooooothly! PS: I'm still lovin' your chart. Just sayin! FX SOOOO tight for you!

Colette, I like Elise. I haven't heard from STG, either. I saw her logged in and looking at BB's journal a few days ago so I posted in hers again, but nothing. I hope she's okay!

Julie, glad you and babies are doing well. Sorry you're having MIL issues. Mine lives next door so mine will probably be over FREEEEQUENTLY! Although, I have to give her credit, she will cook and bring food or invite us over, offer to help clean, take the baby or stay with the baby so I can nap, etc. She made those offers last time around, and even invited us over for dinner several times, including the night that we came home from the hospital. It will probably be quite an adjustment, and I'm sure we will have to work out some things, but hopefully it will be smooth. There hasn't been a baby on hubby's side of the family in a long time. Our nieces and nephews range from 12-20. Extended family there's two kindergarteners and then 3 of us having babies this year. August, September, and December! Thanksgiving will be fun. Glad they are doing well BF'ing. I can't imagine BF'ing, let alone two!

Morgan, how are you?

 

[clynn11]

I *think* STG is okay, she hasn't posted anything but her 'status' under her name says 'Pregnant! 2nd tri w/IVF' so she must've updated after she passed first tri. Hopefully just too busy to reply!

Waves- Glad you got to go to the game, but boo for it being freezing and them losing!

 

[goldstns]

I think DH and I decided tonight we will put her to bed on her tummy. She seems to do best like this. Obviously she feels best on her tummy and she has GREAT head control... so thats what we will do.

Here is Miss Alia!

 

[clynn11]

She's growing so fast Nikki! So adorable! Love her sunglasses

 

[Cowgirl07]

Love her stunna shades Nikki.
Glad you had a nice bday Amanda. Sorry the weather wasn't the best.
Colette I hope he feels better.
Cassidy I hope the op goes smoothly.
Afm I'm ignoring my chart and think af will be here early. I'm a pessimist. The cows were so good today. Only had one little screw up my little bull calf refused to go under the road. So we left him and his mother there. But got 16 herefords to new pasture and 8 shorthorns sorted out

 

[frsttimemama]

Cass, I saw that, but I still wasn't sure.

Katrina, FX that you're wrong. Glad that went smoothly.

AFM, I had to go into work at 3 am. Ugh! Not pregnant lady (or any other lady!) friendly time. Lol. I came home, ate, and went to bed for a couple hours. THen hubby's dad decided to come over so I had to speed clean. You really get the most done then I think! Lol. I think we are just hanging out at home tonight. Making some popcorn and watching a movie. There's a movie on Lifetime called "Return to Zero" that I think we are going to watch. It's about a couple whose baby is stillborn, and their journey and finding out they are pregnant again. Seems like the story of my life. Shoulda got some Kleenex when we went to town for Zantac for my heartburn which has been HORRIBLE all week. Like AWFUL. Ugh! We may watch it or change my mind.. we'll see! I'm taping it in case I don't want to watch it tonight.

 

[frsttimemama]

I just DVR'ed it. We may watch it tomorrow or one night this week. Hubby has to go into work from 12-6 unexpectedly so he's gonna be napping. I roasted some broccoli and cauliflower in the over for dinner and it was DELICIOUS!! Anyway, I guess this preggo lady is hanging out with the dog again tonight. I worked last night, he's working tonight.. I can't wait to spend a weekend with my hubby!

 

[Cowgirl07]

I know what you mean Sandy. Dh is plowing for a friend now, I haven't seen much of him lately. I hope you have a nice night.
I am currently looking for my ring insurance papers so I can go get it checked tomorrow. Then I'm going to go buy myself a new pair of boots. I've been putting it off since everyone says their feet don't fit in boots during pregnancy etc. I have two western weddings this summer and want to wear boots to them, my old pair I got as a junior in high school and are worn out.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Morning ladies I hope you have a wonderful day! I'm heading out soon to check cows before shopping

 

[goldstns]

Look at that chart Katrina!!

 

[HWPG]

Canned pumpkin purée works for constipation. You can put a little brown sugar or whipped cream on top to make it taste a little better, but my friends swear by it.