TWW starts today! Who's with me?!

[Torres]

Babyhopes - I don't know anything about sperm counts and motility, but what snow just wrote seems promising! I hate that your specialist didn't explain everything thoroughly and left you with a bunch of questions. Could you make a follow up appointment to go over everything with her now that you have had time to think?

 

[BabyHopes.]

Baby Hopes - So sorry to hear the news. Do you know if they use the Kruger Criteria or the WHO Criteria for Morphology? Hubby's SA used Kruger and he only had 4% normal. I was worried bc the sheet they gave us said that anything better than 5% was good and my hubby was below that. I talked to our RE about my concerns and she said that 4% is perfectly fine and we had nothing to worry about bc Hubby's count and motility were great and that is way more important. Kruger method is wayyyyy more strict on what is considered normal. Worth looking into at least. There is tons of info on the net about both methods. Chin up girl!!

They used Kruger... And we have gotten preggers twice, I need to keep reminding myself of that. Thanks for sharing.

 

[BabyHopes.]

Babyhopes - I don't know anything about sperm counts and motility, but what snow just wrote seems promising! I hate that your specialist didn't explain everything thoroughly and left you with a bunch of questions. Could you make a follow up appointment to go over everything with her now that you have had time to think?

I don't think she has any intention if seeing us again
I guess a phone all can't hurt...

 

[Leinzlove]

Babyhopes: My opinion... There has to be good sperm. Only the best can make it to fertilize the egg. The others never make the journey and are killed off before they reach the egg to fertilize it. Have you ever saw The great sperm race on Youtube?

It sucks that they are sending you to keep trying and only giving DH a vitamin. But, this could be good news. That you don't need IVF. I feel good about you having children. It could be worse and he could have no sperm count at all. But, he does...

And maybe the MC was random. Maybe the eptopic was random. It's possible. Don't give up hope. No matter how long the journey in the end when you are holding your LO it'll all be worth it.

Lots and Lots of !

 

[onebumpplease]

You're right you got pregnant twice, so it's still really possible especially if you haven't officially had repeated mcs (although emotionally you have). I hope the near future brings you a pleasant surprise

 

[Torres]

Today is Leinz's induction date! Best of luck today hun! Can't wait to see Zoela's beautiful little face!


AFM - Tomorrow is my cervical ultrasound. I woke up with such anxiety. I just cannot imagine bed rest in a hospital, it's brutal enough at home! It has seriously made me miserable this week. I made hubby take me out yesterday - we went to Home Depot and Lowes for some hardware for baby's change table. It was soooo good to be out. I even spoiled myself with a milkshake from McDonalds - I haven't had one of those in years! I defo paid for the outing last night though. I was contracting like mad and had some cramping. I still have some this morning, but nothing like last night. I'm hoping I just have an irritable uterus. Although it would still be annoying, it's much better than the alternative.

How's everyone else doing? I think it's time for full updates!

 

[onebumpplease]

Oh Torres, that's a nightmare, I really hope you don't need to stay in. Will you be able to update us?
I have my scan tomorrow, am seriously worried about it. Doing my best to think positive, but it doesn't half sneak in. I never wanted to spend my pregnancy worrying. Wish I could relax. I will update asap, especially if good news. It's at 2:10pm tom....

 

[snowflakes120]

Thinking of you today Leinz!! Can't wait to see her!!

Torres - Sorry for the anxiety that you are having. One more day and you will have more answers. So glad that you got to go out and about yesterday! Oh yum - a milkshake sounds devine! I love when McDonalds does the shamrock shakes!

Babyhopes - Yes, you have gotten PG 2x! So that the most important if you ask me!

Onebump - Almost to the end of 1st tri! Yipppeee! How ya feeling? Have you had any MS or anything like that? Any new symptoms?

AFM, speaking of symptoms. I am so back up. I am adding more fiber again. I honestly can't wait to take a normal poo after the baby and be regular again! I also can't wait to be able to brush my tongue again and not gag! I've been getting this weird achy feeling below my boobs and above the bottom of my ribs at night when I am laying down relaxing. I don't know what it is. I've tried Tums for heartburn. I think if I get it again tonight I might try taking some Gas-X in case it trapped gas. I had an appt today and the OBGYN said it's prolly just streching. I don't know. Seems weird to be stretching there. It's pretty high up. So my bump is measuring right on where it is supposed to so that was good. HB was 148. Just a normal checkup. Hubby is still painting the nursery. We went to a Bed & Breakfast about an hour away from home for our Anniversary (6 years on Jan. 20) this past Saturday. It was nice to get away. Went to a baby shower yesterday and got a good idea on what I will need for baby so that was super helpful!! We have the hospital tour and doing to registry this week. Busy busy busy!

 

[Torres]

Onebump- you had me nervous girl until I looked at your journal! Glad babe is doing well - excited for the whole update.

I'm on my way to my ultrasound now. Can't even talk about it. Will update after.

 

[onebumpplease]

Yup I've been running around maniacally! Can't upload pic from mobile, will get on laptop soon though.

Baby measures 11+4, but as you can guess I'm elated. I'm growing our baby!

 

[onebumpplease]

Here he/she is

 

[Torres]

Beautiful!

I'm just waiting for the results of the u/s, but the tech was actually an old co-worker of mine and told me it looks good!!!

 

[onebumpplease]

Beautiful!

I'm just waiting for the results of the u/s, but the tech was actually an old co-worker of mine and told me it looks good!!!

Oh that's handy, wasn't sure if u would've been yet. I have my fx'd.

 

[Torres]

Well cervix is good - 3.8!!!!
They also did a NST, and sure enough I was contracting. They were often, but irregular. They called my OB and he gave me the okay to go home, with orders of bed rest, and weekly cervical ultrasounds and NST's. So I go again next Tuesday at 8am.

 

[snowflakes120]

Aweee. Look at cute lil' baby One Bump! And yah - you get your week back that took away at your last U/S!! Moving on up!!

Torres - That is such great news about the cervix. Bummer about more bedrest. Plus side is that you get you see baby every week for a little bit!!

All in all great news for both of y'alls appts today!!

 

[Leinzlove]

Onebump: You sure are growing your baby! Beautiful baby, so glad US went perfect.

Torres: So happy for you... It's good that you are being monitored.

Snow: Have a wonderful Anniversary!

Lots of good news in here.

Here's my rainbow. Zoela Dawn born January 15, 2013 @ 12:15pm. Weighing 6lbs 12oz, 19 1/2 inches long.

Spoiler

https://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj483/leinzlove/580537_10200164239210209_200343979_n.jpg

https://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj483/leinzlove/25978_10200165861730771_675102796_n.jpg

 

[snowflakes120]

Congrats Leinz! She is gorgeous as are you! Just glowing! 1st TWW baby born! Love her pouty lips in the 1st pic!! Adorable!

 

[onebumpplease]

Torres how strict is your dearest? We wld struggle financially if I had to go on bed rest.

 

[BabyHopes.]

Onebump: You sure are growing your baby! Beautiful baby, so glad US went perfect.

Torres: So happy for you... It's good that you are being monitored.

Snow: Have a wonderful Anniversary!

Lots of good news in here.

Here's my rainbow. Zoela Dawn born January 15, 2013 @ 12:15pm. Weighing 6lbs 12oz, 19 1/2 inches long.

Spoiler

https://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj483/leinzlove/580537_10200164239210209_200343979_n.jpg

https://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj483/leinzlove/25978_10200165861730771_675102796_n.jpg

CONGRATS! She's beautiful.

 

[Torres]

Leinz - Really hoping she can go home with you tomorrow!

Onebump - Bed rest is pretty strict. I'm allowed to shower, go to washroom and make small meals. He doesn't even really want me sitting up in bed, he prefers laying on my left side. I don't follow it to a T, but I'm trying. I had a good talk with a dear friend who has been a L and D nurse for over 20 years and she really opened my eyes to just how serious this is. So I'm just going to suck it up and do what's best for baby.