when the "30 yo ttc#1" ladies get their bfp's

[PDReggie]

M, I forgot to ask, how long did it take to get results on the Group B test?

Also, we interviewed a pediatrician last night and decided we really like him. Went through all the basic questions you are supposed to ask. Especially about the HPV vaccine since we are having a girl and as I explained to my husband, I understand that it doesn't prevent cancer. I care that it helps to protect against an STD. I thought he was going to have heart failure. I was like I understand you already have this daddy's little princess complex, but I'm a realist. Teenage girls make bad life choices. It happens. Then my husband asked him why he wanted to be a pediatrician and his response was that he doesn't really like adults. They don't go to the doctor when they should and then don't listen to the advice given. As a criminal attorney he and I bonded over that comment. Then he made a very sarcastic statement about growing up Filipino in the area we live in which is VERY Ukrainian and Polish. At that point we were like you're hired. So yes, at the end of the day we picked a pediatrician based on his level of sarcasm.

 

[MrsKChicago]

Haha! Sounds like you really hit it off. I certainly wouldn't mind a little sarcasm in my pediatrician, and I'm sure he knows how to turn it off for the kids.

 

[MgreenM]

I got the group B strep results after 2 weeks, but likely I would have gotten the results last week if things hadn't been so crazy.

 

[curiousowl]

Holy crap, there's a baby in there!!

I thought this was going to be my first Ob appointment but it ended up just being a sonogram and a quick sit-down with my doc. I'll have a real appointment in 2 weeks at 8 weeks with blood work and everything.

Basically, it fabulous! Well, mostly. There was a little blob in the right spot, measuring right on track at 6w. There was even a heartbeat! 103. The ultrasound tech said that was perfect and then the doctor said "it's maybe a little on the slow side but I don't want you to worry." Oh thanks, I'll totally not worry now. But I checked with Dr. Google and I really think it's fine. I can't wait to see this parasite again at 8 weeks.

As for other stuff, when they first measured my BP it was super, super high and they freaked out but I kept telling them it was because I'd just had the sonogram and my heart was racing. Sure enough it was back to normal later. Also the doctor offered me meds for my all day nausea. I turned it down though because it's only been a couple days, I can still eat, and I've had no vomiting. It it gets worse I'll have her call it in but for now I'm trying to tough it out.

 

[MrsKChicago]

Looks great! My bp was high at my first appointment, too. I was a giant ball of nerves. Thankfully it was back to normal next time.

 

[lsd2721]

Yay owl! So very excited. Having a sonogram and knowing there was a heartbeat helped me feel much better and feel that there was definitely a baby growing in there! Once there is a heartbeat the risk of miscarriage goes way way way down! I know how relieved you must feel right now!! YAY!!!!!

 

[lsd2721]

Also, it's amazing how much the baby grows from six to eight weeks. When we had my sonogram, it looked like a lil peanut!

 

[MgreenM]

woohoo! so exciting Owl!

 

[ladders]

Ahh it's all getting exciting on this thread, m I can't believe your baby is going to be here soon how exciting! once you've had yours we are all going to be popping them out!
Owl brilliant news on the scan I bet you feel so much better now!
I have my 20 week scan on Monday so get to check out all is looking and measuring ok so keeping fingers crossed pickle is all healthy

 

[MgreenM]

It is getting exciting. I will tell you though, it is getting harder to be at work full time. I am sleeping less, having more general body aches, and I am starting to get a little nervous about the possibility of having a contraction while transferring a patient. Luckily, they are mostly giving me patients who need very little physical assist. I actually decided that next Friday will be my last day at work even if I haven't gone into labor yet. I just don't know that I can do more than that. Plus, my parents come in a week from tomorrow.

How are you ladies all feeling? I hope you have an enjoyable weekend planned!

 

[PDReggie]

Owl that is fantastic!!! If it makes you feel better we had an ultrasound at 9 weeks and I was like hey look at the little peanut. Then at the 20 week one, I actually said out loud, "Holy crap! That's a baby!" They looked at me a little weird but it went from bean shaped to actual baby and it took me by surprise a little.

M, glad you are feeling good. And I can understand why you want to stop working. I am luckily in a job where I can stand or sit pretty much as I choose. Even in court, my Judge would let me sit down if I wanted to. But I am starting to have a bit of a hard time with just general stuff. I am trying to keep going to yoga since I know it will help with all the aches and pains and with labor but it gets harder every week. Especially, because the little one seems to think that she is doing yoga when I do. It gets awkward. So, I have forgotten, pregnancy brain I guess, or blonde, take your pick. Do you guys have a name and are you sharing or surprising when she gets here?

ladders, good luck with the next appointment. I enjoyed the 20 week appointment because it was when she really started to take the baby shape and it all kind of felt more real.

Hope everyone is feeling good.

 

[curiousowl]

Thanks guys! It was a pretty amazing feeling. I almost started crying. It's been a long road to get here.

Good luck next week ladders!

M, I think that's a good decision. I can't imagine you're going to want to work past that!

 

[MrsKChicago]

Owl, I'm almost more excited about your baby than mine, since you've worked so much harder for this

M, I hope you get through the last week of work ok!

I'm doing good over here. About to eat some lunch and then go baby shopping with SIL - we have a mutual friend whose second baby is due any day now, and I need to get him a present. I'm sure some things for our little dude will also end up in my bag. Then tomorrow is going to be fun but insane - we're meeting a group at 3am(!!!) to board a big fancy bus for Columbus to go to the zoo, getting a behind the scenes tour, listening to Jack Hanna do some kind of talk, then taking the bus home. I sure hope I can sleep on the bus. Columbus as a day trip is insane. When this group has done trips that far away in the past, we did it over a couple days, but we also had to drive ourselves, so the bus will be nice.

 

[curiousowl]

Aw, thanks MrsK, that's so sweet of you to say!

Have fun tomorrow! That sounds like a really fun trip. My brother lives in Columbus and says the zoo is great. I have to get out to visit him at some point before this baby comes.

 

[MgreenM]

We do have a name, but we are not sharing it yet. The zoo sounds fun! Tonight I need to clear off surfaces because the cleaning lady is coming.

Reggie, how are you doing? You are getting close too!

 

[PDReggie]

M, we are the same. I am totally ok with telling people but my dh doesn't want to. So we aren't telling. I'm doing ok. Today was a pretty rough day. My lunch didn't agree with me so my stomach has been rumbly. Other than that I'm good. I really need to finish up getting ready but I seem to have a strange mental block. This weekend is dedicated to putting in car seat and getting it checked. Can't wait to meet the group's first baby!

 

[JCM]

Guess who gets to come over here now!!!!! Wooooohooooo! I totally tested my trigger out and peed on two sticks this morning! Is this real life!? I can't stop crying!

 

[JCM]

So, I will spend my day catching up with everyone over here... I'm so so so excited! Thanks so much for all of your thoughts during this crazy ivf! I'm so glad I found this group!

 

[PDReggie]

JCM so glad you are coming over!!! I saw your post on the TTC side. Here is some totally unsolicited advice. Milk of Mag to get constipation moving and Colace and tons of water to keep it moving after. Especially if you end up with morning sickness too. The constipation only makes it worse.

BUT mostly I'm just excited you are over here!!!

 

[JCM]

Thanks so much! I'm seriously going to the store today for that stuff. After my egg retrieval it was diarrhea, now, I'm backed up! Lol whatever, I'm getting a BABY!!! So far I feel good minus constipation and pressure in my lower back. I'm just really excited. It feels good to know I'm in that 50% of ivf!