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

[MgreenM]

what a great story ladders! Glad things went so well for you!

 

[SoonToBePreg]

Wow Ladders, talk about cutting it close!! Those 3-1-1 rules don't always work and I'm really glad you made it in time. its awesome that the experience went great for you.

 

[JCM]

Wow!!! Superwoman! That's amazing. I'm so so SO happy for you!

 

[treeroot]

Love it ladders, congrats again . I actually found your story incredibly reassuring.

 

[ladders]

How's everyone getting along?

 

[JCM]

Love her! Awwwwwww she is so perfect! I can't wait!!!

I'm a viable pregnancy this week so that's a milestone. Still sick but what can ya do... She is constantly moving which makes me feel like I'm on a roller coaster. Haha!

Are you breast feeding Ladders? How's it going? I'm a little stressed about that part. My chest has been so sore and I don't know how I'm supposed to feed a baby on something that makes me want to scream when my dog just brushes against them!

 

[PDReggie]

ladders - she is adorable!

 

[MrsKChicago]

Aww, she's so cute!

JCM, your breasts may calm down some later in pregnancy, or after the baby shows up. Mine were worst in the first trimester, and only hurt periodically after that. I was so scared they'd keep on feeling the way they started out...

No news here! Never did hear back on the growth scan, but we have appointments tomorrow, so hopefully we'll hear something. I'm still feeling kind of zen about it - I'm sure if there was any big issue, someone would have called. T and I seem to be in agreement about him staying put right where he is for a few more weeks, so that's good. We still don't have the nursery together, but we're getting closer! I'll be happy to have that done.

 

[curiousowl]

ladders, she's beautiful!

 

[MgreenM]

ladders she's gorgeous!

JCM the breast tenderness does get better. It can be painful breastfeeding at first, but hang in there. Someone told me to at least give it a couple of weeks before giving up.

Josie is doing great! She has started giggling and really reaching for toys. Daycare commented on how much more grown up she seems today! She has also started the teething process!

 

[MrsKChicago]

Teething already? OMG...

 

[PDReggie]

Mrsk- glad you are feeling zen! I'm sure everything is great.

M- glad to hear Josie is doing well! I'm looking forward to giggling at some point.

 

[MgreenM]

Yup! I am told it may be weeks before she actually cuts a tooth. It's a very different cry when it''s bothering her though. She went to bed a little aft 7 tonight! That's early for her!

 

[MrsKChicago]

Just finished up with the midwives and OB. The growth scan measurements were all within a week or so of gestational age. We're still getting weekly NST tests just in case, but we are officially released from OB care! I told her I'm looking forward to never seeing her again

 

[MgreenM]

great news MrsK! The weekly NSTs are not bad, just annoying

Josie rolled from her back to her tummy tonight!

 

[ladders]

That's great news Mrsk I'm really pleased things are looking good you must be really relieved.

M How cute! well done Josie!

Jcm iv been really really lucky that my little lady has been really good at latching and so breastfeeding so far has been really easy. Iv heard so many people struggling and no one im close to has successfully breastfed so I expected the worst but has been going really well and apart from when my milk came in and boobs went hard and lumpy for a couple of days it's been really comfortable so try not to worry because I'm sure relaxing with it helps

 

[PDReggie]

MrsK - Glad things went well! You are getting close over there! Can't wait.

M- that's adorable that Josie rolled over! Glad she is doing well.

ladders - glad breastfeeding is going so well for you. I think we always hear the bad stories and not the good ones so I'm glad your experience is a good one. How is your little lady doing?

Abigail is doing well. Her cold seems to be finally going away. And her cough is getting better. No throwing up lately. She learned to chew a few weeks ago and it is driving me crazy because she chews on literally everything. Including my arm when she is taking a bath. The problem is that she tries to chew her bottle too and not suck. Then she gets angry when she isn't getting enough out. I have to start her on the bottle sitting her upright and then once she has finally started sucking instead of chewing I can lower her down. I called the pediatrician to ask if he had any recommendations on an easier way to get her to take the bottle since this is a rather annoying process. He actually is the one who told me to start her with sitting up because when I was having her lying down she was choking on the milk. A child who tries to chew her milk. Sigh

 

[MgreenM]

ah, yes! the chewing! Josie chews on EVERYTHING!

 

[MrsKChicago]

I shouldn't laugh because I'm sure I'm due for tons of chewing misery (especially if I'm breastfeeding), but the mental image of this chompy baby is cracking me up.

 

[PDReggie]

Oh laugh away! It is rather funny looking because she just gum chews everything in sight. However, I'm ready to go to her 4 month appointment next Saturday. She is also eating a TON! I know you guys breastfeed so you don't do ounces but basically babies are supposed to eat around 24 ounces a day. Over the past few days she has eaten around 30 a day. I've tried to cut back thinking that it can't be good for her and maybe she is just eating because the bottle is there. Nope. If she doesn't get what she wants she turns into head spinning exorcist baby. She cried for an hour straight Monday after having 4 ounces. Finally I gave in and gave her another 2 and she was fine and started playing. But I don't know if I'm overfeeding her and, if I am, how to stop it. The nurse said it's fine to let her eat if she is indicating she is hungry and that if she is eating a lot the Dr. will probably tell me to start her on cereal so that it fills her up more than the liquid. But in the meantime, I feel like I'm drowning her in formula. Sorry guys. Random rant.