TTC and Beyond!

[asmcsm]

Thanks a bunch Ashlee.

I am very antsy to get to talk to my doc about it now to see what he thinks is best (it was a nurse who mentioned VBAC but she didn't know much about our history..). I was not very nice to DH bc I am so overwhelmed with this all right now. The bleeding, the options, and he didn't have much advice but it's "my choice" and there's "nothing to worry about". Ugh I am a mess lol and one hell of a worrywart and it is very hard not to be concerned!! I just feel like he always assumes it's "okay". I'm just going to go do some more retail therapy now.. it's my lunch break.. I think I may go try to find some unisex things to make me feel better. Maybe some cute white Polo socks or something..? Idk we will see

Sounds like my DH lol. He always insists everything will be fine but I'm a planner and a control freak so it's hard for me to just leave things in the air. You've still got a long time to decide and for your body to heal from the past trauma. Definitely talk with your doctor and see what the best option for YOU will be and keep re-evaluating every once in a while to see how you're body is feeling.

 

[pdxmom]

Gud morning ladies,

Brittany congratulations once again hun...

Ashlee great progression and so happy to c your digi profile pic

AFM just got back from the u/s....the tech dudnt tell me much just kept saying my doc would update me....i really kept asking her to say sth till she told me tht she saw the gestational sac and yolk sac in the uterus...i know she didnt get a heartbeat bcos i realised wen tht was happening.however im feeling gud about the fact tht she said tht she saw the gestational sac and yolk sac in the uterus...tht means no ectopic right??

 

[brunettebimbo]

That sure does

 

[asmcsm]

Gud morning ladies,

Brittany congratulations once again hun...

Ashlee great progression and so happy to c your digi profile pic

AFM just got back from the u/s....the tech dudnt tell me much just kept saying my doc would update me....i really kept asking her to say sth till she told me tht she saw the gestational sac and yolk sac in the uterus...i know she didnt get a heartbeat bcos i realised wen tht was happening.however im feeling gud about the fact tht she said tht she saw the gestational sac and yolk sac in the uterus...tht means no ectopic right??

Thanks Sonia!
That's great! Must be such a relief that it's a gestational sac and yolk sac in the uterus and not an ectopic! Also, you're only 6 weeks, it's most common to see HB around 6+3 so you should be right on track!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Awesome Sonia!!!!! Yay for a bun in the right oven!!

Morgan - I would do the pros and cons of each. My friend had 3 c-sections and she was fine. I wonder if the lady with 19 kids had c-sections. If not her vagina has got to be wrecked....anyways by the time you give birth your uterus will have had 1 year to heal. Is that enough time to safely do a vbac? I would worry about rupturing. I assume that by the time you choose to have another, you will have more time in between to heal. Bc your surgery was emergent, did they do a classic incision that goes up and down or the side to side one? I would talk to your doc who knows your history before you freak.

Britt - I can imagine its scary but I'm sure that if your DH wasn't ready he wouldn't of agreed to TTC. Awesome for being so fertile! I was going to do something fun to tell dh but after 13 cycles TTC, and not expecting a bfp I just ran upstairs and showed him. Then I text him an frer an hour later and said can you see this one????!!! His friend he was with said he turned white when he saw the 2 lines lmao. He was excited though but scared at the same time. More that he would be let down by a miscarriage or something than the fact that I was preggo.

So I read my earlier post and boo for autocorrect bc it looked like I am illiterate!!

 

[MrsAmk]

Morgan: I have a friend who's had 3 c-sections and all is well. If I were you, I wouldnt make a decision yet. I'd have them monitor my placenta closely and if all looks well, try for the VBAC. If you dont progress you of course can get the c-section. IF there is no reason to be alarmed, I'd be all over the VBAC. But if there were any inkling that your placenta could detach/keep bleeding the whole pregnancy I'd def. go with the C.

 

[asmcsm]

So, all the Chinese gender predictor charts EXCEPT countdown to pregnancy's predict that I'm having a girl. I wonder why that one is different. You'd think that it was standardized...

Also, seriously can't wait for my preggo tea to get here. It's cold outside and I want it!!

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

Ashlee - Where did you get your preggo tea? I will DEF. need some of that!

 

[asmcsm]

Ashlee - Where did you get your preggo tea? I will DEF. need some of that!

I ordered it from fairhavenhealth.com. It's made by the same company that makes fertilitea.

 

[morganwhite7]

https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/product/pregnancy-reg-tea

This is what I drink everyday, and I loove it! It is really sweet and spicy/minty, yum!

And thanks girls on your advice. I think we will ask them to closely monitor my placenta so that we can make the best decision based on my/baby's health. Think I really may try VBAC if all goes well!

Ooh also I bought the sweetest little floral newborn outfit with rosy toes and hat! (will post pic later!) Anddd an Ergobaby carrier, a super-soft sock monkey binky clip, and a sweater for DH! So 'twas very successful

 

[asmcsm]

https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/product/pregnancy-reg-tea

This is what I drink everyday, and I loove it! It is really sweet and spicy/minty, yum!

And thanks girls on your advice. I think we will ask them to closely monitor my placenta so that we can make the best decision based on my/baby's health. Think I really may try VBAC if all goes well!

Ooh also I bought the sweetest little floral newborn outfit with rosy toes and hat! (will post pic later!) Anddd an Ergobaby carrier, a super-soft sock monkey binky clip, and a sweater for DH! So 'twas very successful

I think that's a good decision Morgan, to just play it by ear as you progress. That way you're picking the best possible thing for you and your baby and future babies!

Awww, I can't wait to go shopping. And I can't wait to start crocheting more baby stuff!

 

[TTCaWee1]

I went shopping too but for groceries. Boo. But I did get a bombass new vacuum for my hardwoods. Peace out swiffer!!!! Its a dirt devil vacuum duster. Cordless. Washable microfiber pad. Amazeballs as Ashlee would say. Especially since I have an orange cat and high gloss cherry floors....

 

[TTCaWee1]

I just ate an entire can of frenchs fried onions....I may swell

 

[asmcsm]

I went shopping too but for groceries. Boo. But I did get a bombass new vacuum for my hardwoods. Peace out swiffer!!!! Its a dirt devil vacuum duster. Cordless. Washable microfiber pad. Amazeballs as Ashlee would say. Especially since I have an orange cat and high gloss cherry floors....

Haha! I get excited about cleaning appliances too I'm a clean freak. I clean A LOT when I get stressed out. I have 3 cats and a dog inside the house...I really want the dog to be outside, especially when we have a baby, but she jumps our fence ALL THE TIME so she stays in most of the time More hair for me to clean up

 

[RobertRedford]

I am also a clean freak. OH, not so much...I cannot tell you how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE my shark steamer. I have hardwood floors and linoleum and it does an AMAZEBALLS job of getting them clean. It only uses water, steams the floors, and sanitizes. I use it for all rooms. Then, just wash the pads.

 

[RobertRedford]

I just ate an entire can of frenchs fried onions....I may swell

I originally read this is "I may smell"...teeheee

 

[goldstns]

I LOVE the old couple swiffer commercials!!!!

 

[TTCaWee1]

Haha I may smell too

 

[CantHrdlyWait]

I've been eating everything CARBS. This is terrible! LOL

Thanks Ashley and Morgan! I will definitley look into the tea's!

 

[wavescrash]

And how exciting for feeling movement Waves! I think you were right.. by 18 weeks with your third I think that is right on time!! 6 days to go!!!

Nothing felt since last night which is a bummer but I'm sure baby will be more active as I'm trying to fall asleep. They always seem to be good about that lol. I've had a LOT of gas moving around inside today though which sucks because even if I could feel baby kick, there's no way to tell the difference.

Waves- Your FB pics from the Falls are too cute!! Is it still interesting from the U.S. side? Your pics look like you guys got really close! My passport expired but I'd love to take a mini-vacation there. Haha oh and also just wanted to say that Papa Pat looks awesome.. hehe. You have a really adorable little family

Thanks! I have tons more to upload after I edit them. I was just doing a few at a time because my dad's impatient and wanted to see them immediately. Obviously "Papa Pat" is my dad lol. We're obsessed with the Falls. We prefer the Canadian side because there's so much more to see and do but the American side is still pretty nice. We did the Maid of the Mist since it's still running through this month. I just love Clifton Hill on the Canadian side but there's nothing exciting like that on the American side. They do have Niagara Falls State Park which is a huge park where you walk along the length of the falls and there's shops and restaurants but I love the Canadian side so much more lol. We just have to order Hannah's birth certificate (yeah she's almost 2 and I still don't have it... whoops) and wait for the government to stop being shut down so we can apply for our passport cards and visit the Canadian side again. We used to go 1-2 times a year, every year with my dad when we were younger.

PS... so jealous you got an Ergo. I used a Moby last time and I love it but I definitely want an Ergo this time. TWO of them actually so we can carry both the new baby and Hannah when we don't feel like dragging out the double stroller.