TTC and Beyond!

[TTCaWee1]

I think most of you know that my DH is a deputy. Today he went back to days after being on nights the past 4 weeks. He got off at 7 pm. At 7:23, two of his fellow deputies were shot. One died. It was his friend. I'm sad, scared, and grateful all at the same time. Grateful that he came home, sad for the families, and scared for every day that he goes to work. I always hear of it happening but never thought it would happen to one of our own. DH went back into work bc the shooter barricaded himself in an apartment. I can't even go to sleep bc my heart is broken and I'm terrified for him. Ugh. Please say a prayer for the families involved and the families of all law enforcement officers.

 

[clynn11]

Oh my gosh Rachel that is sooo scary and sad. I can't even imagine. Sending so much love and positive vibes to the families involved and to you guys as well. I hope DH gets home to you soon.

 

[brunettebimbo]

OMG so scary. So sorry for your loss. I hope DH gets home safe to you soon!

 

[Kiamaria83]

Hi girls.
Oh Rachel that's awful, so sorry, guns should be banned! Also hoping hubby gets better soon
Cass gorgeous pics, I'm not too bad thanks, counting down the last few days at work, I think I'll be having a scan next week to see if this little monster has turned, I don't think it has. Yes still team yellow!
Sandy, you seem to have endless energy ! I am huffing and puffing from just climbing the stairs!
Britt Elliott was exactly the same, in the end for his own sake I would put him down and let him cry it out for about 15 mins, after 3 days we cracked it and we were both much happier, she will be fine at nursery and will love the interaction.
Well I guess I better go to work now , only working till 2 today then having a zoo afternoon with my little man

 

[brunettebimbo]

I don't feel right today, I started off dizzy, then light headed and a headache. I'm just having some lunch then going to see how I am. If no better I'm going to speak to my midwife.

 

[frsttimemama]

Rachel, my heart breaks to hear this. It is such a scary thing. It's so hard to even wrap your head around. I hope your DH made it home safe and sound quickly, and I'm praying for all involved.

BB, I think that's a good plan. Hope you feel better soon.

Collette, I totally DON'T have endless energy. Lol. I grocery shopped yesterday, and that's about the extent of what I did. Lol. I washed a load of laundry and made supper and went to Walmart with my hubby for literally 2 things. I Was completely exhausted. Today I plan to do more though after I get motivated. The zoo sounds fun! I can't wait to take our little guy.

Kara, that's so great that you are feeling well.

I seriously could sleep for a year. I hope that this tiredness gets better after baby is born. I mean I know I'll be tired, but it's got to be different, right? But I'm gonna power through and work on the house today.. that's partly why I took off this week so better make use of it I guess. Plus it gives me something else to worry about besides the obvious.

 

[frsttimemama]

For those of you who have had scheduled C-sections, did you have to wear their gown all day? Did you get dressed? How did the rest of the day go? I'm getting a little anxious about that. I am expecting oooodles of company including co-workers of mine and hubby's potentially, and I'd like to make sure that I look.. decent. And I just don't know what to expect. Last time it was at night, so everyone left, we sorta slept, and the next day, they took out the catheter and I got dressed and things were "normal" ish.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Rachel that is so sad, I will keep you, your Dh and his fellow officers in my thoughts.
Bb I hope you feel better.
Kara I still think it's a boy.
Colette have fun at the zoo.

 

[goldstns]

Kara- I agree its a boy!

Rachel- you, DH and the whole squad is in my heart and prayers. I have the most respect for officers. Their jobs are the most dangerous and hardest out there and they don't get compensated for it! My DH has always thought about being an officer. PS. LOVE your picture of the hands!

My DH is going to a consultation today about getting an adult circumcision. And I am STILL impatiently waiting for AF. Id love to have at least 1 full cycle before we TTC again. I need my body to get on track. Hopefully DH's circumcision will also speed up our TTC process and it wont take 8 months again.

 

[frsttimemama]

Kara, I too, think it's a boy. I thought I said that once, but I'm not sure.

Nikki, is there a correlation between TTC and male being circumcised or not? I've never heard that so I'm super curious!

Rachel, I love the hand picture, too! Adorable!

One bathroom down and the living room down. Everything else left to go. I'm bad. Lol. Although last load of laundry in the wash.. I just have to fold it all! Haha. Slow but sure. I have the drive to clean, just not the energy to match it as quick as I want it to happen.

 

[goldstns]

Sandy- I don't know that there is a scientific relationship. However, dh said his skin doesn't pull back much so he thinks his soldiers get stuck. So he thinks it will help. And will also keep it cleaner.

 

[wavescrash]

For those of you who have had scheduled C-sections, did you have to wear their gown all day? Did you get dressed? How did the rest of the day go? I'm getting a little anxious about that. I am expecting oooodles of company including co-workers of mine and hubby's potentially, and I'd like to make sure that I look.. decent. And I just don't know what to expect. Last time it was at night, so everyone left, we sorta slept, and the next day, they took out the catheter and I got dressed and things were "normal" ish.

I had a scheduled c/s. I'm sure I didn't HAVE to wear their gown all day after the surgery but I didn't try to get out of bed until the next day, so I stayed in theirs. But once I was able to get out of bed, I changed into my own clothes.

 

[frsttimemama]

Waves, did you have a catheter?

Nikki, okay. Makes sense. I just thought maybe you guys knew something I didn't.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Thanks girls, a little boy would be awesome! we would both be totally thrilled with another little girl too. Just praying for a healthy babe!

Rachel-that is absolutely heartbreaking, I'm so sorry. I've got a tremendous amount of respect for what your DH does, and for what you do as a result. I dated a cop for a long time and it was difficult, I can't even imagine with a home and baby to boot. Thoughts for you guys!! Xo

 

[Disneybaby26]

Oh and Nikki-YOWZA!! I feel like that will be awfully painful!! Brave thing to do as an elective surgery!!

 

[goldstns]

Kara- ya, but his causes him pain when we have sex sometimes.

 

[goldstns]

Well Alia got 2 more teeth in.... Her k-9. She looks like a vampire or jack-o-lantern with her bottom 2 teeth and her k-9. What a goof!

 

[brunettebimbo]

I'm 22 weeks today Had to have an emergency appointment with the midwife yesterday. I had an awful headache all day and kept going dizzy and light headed. The girls at work kept saying I really didn't look well so gave her a call. She asked me to go in. Everything came back normal thankfully and said I just need to slow down. I was only doing reception 22 Weeks and already my body is telling me to slow down. Shit!

Sandy I can't believe it's nearly time for your little man to arrive! These pregnancies have gone quick! Well apart from mine

How's everyone else doing?

 

[frsttimemama]

Bb, I AGREE!! So hard to believe it's almost time!! They have all gone fast (and sooooo slow!)! I seriously feel like I have been pregnant for 2 years (I have all but about 5 months!) so I'm quite ready for not being pregnant although I think I will miss the kicks and wiggles sometimes. Hope you feel better!

So last night, Hubby decided that he hated our car seat and stroller and we need to get a new one. He doesn't feel like it's safe enough for little man. And so at 9:45 at night, we are at Walmart, checking out car seats and strollers.. I totally get it though. ( Granted, he liked it when we bought it, then we brought it home and he was on the fence. Then he put it together and liked it. Then he was on the fence. Then he burned the box and I thought everything was settled.. not!) I'm worried about how many clothes to take to the hospital and if I can get dressed the day of surgery, and he's worried about the car seat. We are both just worrying about small things to keep our minds off of the scarier things at hand. So if it will make him feel better to get a different car seat (and just as well get the combo since it costs almost as much for a car seat as a combo!), then surely I can sell the one we have, it's a small price to pay for peace of mind I suppose. It's storming like crazy here. I'm not very motivated again today. I got a lot done yesterday, but here I sit with my coffee.. haha. Today's tasks are to tackle our bathroom and bedroom and start packing my bag so I know if I need to buy anything else to take. Oh and shop for car seats to see if they are on sale anywhere so when we go shopping in the city for one tonight, it will be easier.

 

[brunettebimbo]

Good luck with the car seat shopping!

Do any of you know any natural remedies for hayfever please? Pharmacist won't give me anything. I can't stop sneezing and the roof of my mouth is itchy!