TTC and Beyond!

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Thanks Morgan. I know, I can't believe she's a week old already either. It's gonna go by so fast I also don't miss being pregnant. I'm so happy to be able to move around again and not struggle to get up or tie my shoes

 

[TTCaWee1]

Glad to hear he has stepped up. And kudos to him for calling the lc for you. That is awesome that you are mass producing. Once she starts eating more hopefully it will get better. I am quite proud of my boobies bc last night I woke up with them swollen into my armpits and soaking wet because they exploded in my sleep. I fed Ellie on one side and pumped 4 oz out of the other. That's more than I usually get from 2 boobs combined! I'm sure it was just a fluke though and it won't happen again. Last night Ellie also slep from 9-3 without waking up for the first time in days. She's been in bed with us for a few days bc she was waking every hour or so and momma needs her sleep. Last night she slept in her bed though. We are going to a baby shower today and another tomorrow.

 

[frsttimemama]

Ashlee, I'm glad your birthing experience was a good one and that all went well. I don't blame you for changing your mind on an epidural. I can only imagine how painful it is! I'm nervous about getting an epidural (I really really hope I have the same anesthesiologist as last time -- he was great and apparently he's a good family friend which is reassuring) and being awake for a C-section!

Morgan, I know! It's crazy how fast/slow it went! As for missing being pregnant, I missed it last time because that was all I had of my little man, but I'm not really sure I'll miss it this time as long as all goes well. I have been a freakin nervous wreck the whole time! Haha. Who would miss THAT?! Glad you guys are doing well. I figured you were just busy enjoying Marley.

Rachel, glad Ellie let you get some sleep! Awesome about milk production. Hope it stays that way for you.

BB, that will be neat. I think my mom and MIL would like to go to some scans so they will probably be going before too long. It's nice to share.

Britt, hope you've made some progress!

AFM, I'm pretty sure I have allergies. I am stuffy and watery eyes like all the time. Ugh! I don't think I can take anything good so I'm just suffering through it. At least they aren't as bad as some! Last night we worked on the baby's room. I washed up everything from newborn to 0-3 months, put stuff away that we'd been given, got rid of a few things that weren't going to work or I didn't want, finished packing up our first son's personal things that needed to be taken down, etc. I didn't even cry. I'm not sure whether to feel proud or sad about that, but I just told myself that it had to be done. It's time to get ready for this baby because really he could come at any given time now and live, and what's happened has happened. We can't change it, and it's time to take another step forward. I need a few more heavy sleepers in 0-3, to go through my 3-6 and 6-9 to see what I have and what I need to get (love to hit garage sales! I got 20 items for $5 yesterday!!), gotta get a carseat and stroller, and I think we are pretty much good to go with the exception of a few decorating things that I want to do. I'm not sure if we are going to have a shower or not. We also talked about a couples BBQ to celebrate, more like a diapers and wipes deal because we truly don't need much at all.. I feel like we should celebrate him somehow, but I'm not sure. We'll see I guess. We went out to the cemetery last night, and I didn't even cry. I kind of feel bad, and I kind of feel proud. The emotions are sure confusing. Wednesday will mark a year. So hard to believe it's been a year since our lives were turned totally upside down! Sorry ladies, I'm a rambling fool today. I'll stop now and drink my coffee and go fold laundry and bake a cake for dinner at my mom's today.. haha. Have a great Sunday!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Hugs Sandy! I'm glad your doing well.
Afm nothing to exciting femara starts tomorrow. I'm going to a bridal shower today, I hope it's fun.

 

[frsttimemama]

Sciatica is killllling me last night and today. Any suggestions? ?

 

[clynn11]

No need to apologize Sandy, I can't even fathom all of the emotions you deal with on a daily basis. You're strong, lady, and I'm so happy your rainbow babe is on the way Sorry allergies are getting you. My poor sister has been so stuffed up lately it's crazy lol. The only thing that helped/helps my sciatica is a heating pad.

Katrina- THIS MONTH IS THE MONTH!!! FX!

Morgan- So glad to hear from you and that all is well. Love the pictures on my facebook and IG feeds She's so freaking adorable!!!

LOL at testing ladies... someone is gonna become pregnant again before I even give birth!!! Hahahaha. Not that that would be a bad thing... not bragging or anything... but 'our group' sure has the cutest babies i've ever seen

BB- 8 days until your scan! So exciting!!! Can't wait to see how much your little peanut has grown!!!

Ash- beautiful birth story, and Lux is too adorable. I loved meeting her the other day and made me soooooo broody and anxious for Zuri to get here!!!

Waves- Hope that Hannah's owie has cleared up :/ poor baby girl! Also love the pictures of Leah that fill up my IG feed, those freaking cheeks kill me every time! She's so chunky and adorable!!!!

34 weeks tomorrow Mirolee!! Woot woot! Our babies are growing so fast!!!

Happy due date day Britt Hoping that Harper makes her appearance soon. Are you the first in the group to make it past her due date?? She's gonna be here ANYTIME and can't wait to see that adorable face!!! Did you try BD'ing?! Lol

Brittney- How are you doing? Where are you at in your cycle?

Nikki- Hope you're having a blast camping and that all went smoothly!

AFM, can't believe my ticker only says 40 days to go! So crazy! I feel really big and I know Zuri is cramped in there... I don't get many big movements anymore just lots of rolling and pushing and LOTS of hiccups!! LOL! Appointment on July 2nd for group b strep test and an ultrasound to measure fluids/position, etc. Then every week appointment after that until she's born! Eeek!

 

[Cowgirl07]

She will be here soon Cassidy!
I hope so, my Dr wanted me to up my caloric intake to try to gain weight. I hate it, I feel like I'm going to explode. I normally have about 2500 a day, now it's closer to 3000. I hate complaining about being skinny. But it's ridiculous.

 

[wavescrash]

Waves- Hope that Hannah's owie has cleared up :/ poor baby girl! Also love the pictures of Leah that fill up my IG feed, those freaking cheeks kill me every time! She's so chunky and adorable!!!!

Thanks She's so chubby lol. Yeah, Hannah's boo-boo is all gone. Must have just been a bug bite, thankfully. I have to call Leah's doc in the AM and try to get an appointment for Tuesday or Wednesday to discuss possible reflux/meds. She's become fussier and spits up so freaking much compared to how she was just two weeks ago :/

Lol Amanda, I was surprised that I could still wiggle my toes and kinda move. I was thinking I wouldn't be able to move or feel anything at all. I'm actually grateful that I could because I was a little freaked out about not being able to push or feel anything going on down there.

Haha yeah I know what you mean. I'd had epidurals with both previous deliveries so I knew what those were like. I just expected that I'd be MORE numb because I was being cut open, so I totally panicked lol.

Oh and Britt, about "missing it all when you're not pregnant anymore"... I DO NOT FEEL THAT WAY!!! I'm sure Waves can attest to that too lol, not sure about other FTMs, but this baby feels so much better on the outside!! Lol

Hahahaha. I have moments where I miss being pregnant but then I remember how miserable I was and I don't want to go through that again lol. But I have so many pregnant friends and all the bump pictures and talk of movement and ultrasounds makes me miss it.

 

[frsttimemama]

Thanks Cass. It's better this morning .. for now. It was yesterday, too! You are so close! Yay!

Katrina, I hear ya about HAVING to eat more. It's hard! I say milkshakes! Lol

Glad Leah's arm is better!

Working hard on my "happy" face today. Struggling with the "a year ago.. if only's" but hindsight is 20/20 and God had a greater plan and I have a LOT to be thankful for. Just gotta get thru Wednesday. And I am tired of 85-90 degrees with 3000% humidity. Makes me wanna move to Alaska! Haha

 

[Lotalaughs16]

Katrina, I'm praying and praying for you!! hope these new meds do the trick

Ashlee, congrats, glad Lux's arrival went well. Also glad DH is stepping up and helping you out, that is one added stress you do not need after you have a baby so its good that he's taking responsibility for his family...its also really sweet that he called the lactation consultant for you...I can't imagine my hubby doing that for me...he would probably call my mom lol

Sandy, I can't imagine the emotions of losing a child so feel free to ramble on whenever you want...that's what we're here for! I just saw on FB a girl had a BabyQ for her shower (hehe get it, like BBQ) you should do that!

Morgan, I've been stalking your FB and instagram pics, Marley is so cute and growing so fast!

Waves, every time I see pics of Leah I can't believe how big she's getting...I love the pics you take of the girls on the chair...what a great way to see them grow up.

BB, can't believe you're already 10 weeks!!

Cassidy, crazy that you're almost at weekly appts...Zuri will be here so soon! I'm on CD 27...tested this morning and it was negitive...which I kind of expected...don't really know if/when I O'd and we only dtd a few times this month but I thought I'd give testing a try anyways...I may test again at the end of the week.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Sandy I can't even begin to imagine how your feeling

Is stretchy CM at 10 weeks pregnant normal? I've had quite a bit today so freaking out a little

 

[Cowgirl07]

Bb I'm pretty sure that's normal.
Lol my Dr suggested milkshakes too. The 24 hrs has station in town has good ones they are 500 calories and two dollars I think, Dh bought me one last week. Downed my femara this morning, and my Dr office called back. She had to ask the Dr about my questions though.

 

[Cowgirl07]

I'm supposed to take estrogen until cycle day 19, it might push back o. But will help my lining and egg. Then I start progesterone on day 19. To help with supposed implantation, I will have a blood test on July 19, to do a beta. On a Saturday. So I will be on drugs for the next 24 days.

 

[asmcsm]

I'm starting to feel really bad for dairy cows....I feel like I'm constantly strapped to a pump or have a baby on my boob. I pumped 4oz from my right and 3.5 from my left even after feeding for 25mins. I know that I'll be grateful for it when I go back to work since I'm able to store it but for right now I'd like to be able to do something other than eat , sleep occasionally and produce milk

 

[asmcsm]

Also, anyone have issues with baby fighting sleep at night? During the day I can feed her and she's out like a light but at night when she wakes up to eat she's impossible to get back to sleep. And it's not like she sleeps all day either, she was up a lot yesterday and I hoped that meant she would sleep more through the night but I was wrong

 

[frsttimemama]

Katrina, i hope that's the magic combo!

Ashlee, I'm sorry! I can't imagine how frustrating that must be! I am totally bottle feeding. It freaks me out. I've had friends make that same comparison.. does she have her days and nights mixed up?

 

[Disneybaby26]

Ashlee- it will probably take a little while for her to get her daytime/nighttime distinguished. Make sure she's in a well lit sunny room during the day and in a very dimly lit room at least an hour before bedtime. She'll get the hang of it eventually! How often is she getting up?

 

[goldstns]

Ashlee- that is normal for DH... mine NEVER hears Alia at night either!

Sandy- stay strong babe! Totally understandable to be sad.

Alia LOVED camping!!! It was a wonderful weekend!!

 

[Cowgirl07]

Glad camping went so well!

 

[asmcsm]

She honestly only gets up 2-3 times a night but she will not go back to sleep. It takes me at least an hour to get her back to sleep whereas during the day she'll usually go right to sleep. I've been making DH leave the blines open to keep the house brighter the last couple days because he always has them closed but soon far it hasn't helped