Hoping for some prayers this morning. My brother has an appointment in about a half hr to get a lump checked out that he found on his neck. He is extremely scared and I feel so bad. I'm hoping that it is just a swollen lymph node since that's what it sounds like.
Hoping for some prayers this morning. My brother has an appointment in about a half hr to get a lump checked out that he found on his neck. He is extremely scared and I feel so bad. I'm hoping that it is just a swollen lymph node since that's what it sounds like.
Sending prayers and good thoughts to your brother.
I went on my first run since my BFP and realized within the first few feet that I either need to invest in a better sports bra or double up. Holy boob pain
Thoughts and prayers for your brother allisong87 I woke up with a massive headache. I reallyyyy hope this isn't the start of pregnancy migraines. So much for going to the gym this morning...
I'm starting the process of attempting to get my insurance to pay for my home birth. If they'll shell out tens of thousands of dollars for a hospital birth, a couple of thousand should be fine, right? One phone call down, who knows how many left to go.
Post by littleredfish on Jun 21, 2016 8:49:53 GMT -5
Hot damn. Nursing a 7 month old, who thinks breastfeeding involves being a contortionist, with sensitive pregnant lady nipples, should definitely be one of the 7 circles of hell.
Post by PepperPottsJ on Jun 21, 2016 9:08:27 GMT -5
allisong87 all the thoughts, prayers and positive wishes! pivot I may go bra shopping tonight.... MH is the only on excited about these disasters lovebb09 I hope your headache is gone quick! wildflower810 good luck! I believe NJ doesn't allow it, and I don't know if I could get H on board with it. littleredfish no words, just sorry!
Post by PepperPottsJ on Jun 21, 2016 9:11:03 GMT -5
I think my boss figured out that my vodka soda was only soda last night, and praying he doesn't call me out. I drank it too fast and was too 'sober' so... Otherwise the event was fantastic and my team was so happy I picked bowling. But still sooooo tired. I'd love to sleep for days
Thanks everyone. He said the appointment went okay. She said it's good that the lump is moving and that he hasn't seen any growth. He has to go for an ultrasound and blood work tomorrow.
She mentioned that it could be a swollen lymph node from an infection, the C word or a cyst. My anxiety is in full swing right now and I need to calm down for this baby.
Post by wildflower810 on Jun 21, 2016 9:29:35 GMT -5
allisong87, it depends. Typically you can expect to pay 100% out of pocket for a home birth and insurance won't touch it. I'm going to be a squeaky wheel, though! Last time around DS was born the same month the insurance went into effect, H's job was new, and I was just not bothering to touch it. This time I'm going to see what I can get out of them.
PepperPottsJ, Thanks. I had a fantastic home birth experience with DS, so I'm confident it's the right choice for us again. Of course if complications arise and I risk out of it, we will change our plan, etc, etc. (I'm not stupid about home birth!)
EmMilAlly +1 to Ovia! Once you hit 8 weeks, they give you the real size of what your baby's handprint is, and that was my favorite part of that app the last time around!
cosmicav , That's awesome about the Ovia app showing the actual hand size! I didn't know that before, but now I'm glad I have that app.
allisong87 , sending some good healthy vibes your brother's way!
wildflower810 , I would really love to hear all about your home birth experience, since I'm very much leaning that way. And I found a midwife that serves my area! Yay! My big concerns though are how a midwife practice handles prenatal testing, etc. With a loss history, I'm nervous about missing testing that could be diagnostically important. Any insight you can share?
I just made my first prenatal appointment for July 18- 9w5d. And now the symptoms I felt are gone. I really feel like I just jinxed myself and this pregnancy is already on its way to being over. Pgal brain sucks.
Lots of thoughts and prayers your way allisong87. Do whatever you can to relax--easier said than done I know.
wildflower810, the whole idea of a home birth is so fascinating to me. I know I'd be too chicken but I've heard wonderful things. I hope you get the insurance worked out.
As for me, I'm just trying to figure out what to eat for lunch. DD is still taking a nap. I have some frozen breaded chicken patties. I may just heat one of those and put it in a wrap. I picked my first cucumber yesterday from my potted garden. I think I may put that on it! And I have honey mustard pretzels, those always go well.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Jun 21, 2016 11:32:30 GMT -5
allisong87 prayers for your bro. Try not to be too anxious. I always tell my loved one, not to worry until there's something to worry about. Maybe that's stupid, but he's doing all the right things.
Post by flyinghorses6 on Jun 21, 2016 11:40:51 GMT -5
Looking for a little advice:
One of my best friends is doing IVF right now. (I'm not totally up on the lingo so forgive me) She had her egg retrieval and is doing the embryo transfer in mid July. I guess they freeze them or what not. So she has been super open with me about the whole process, I put her in touch with my aunt who is an RE in a surrounding area (who she doesn't see, but has helped her with questions and what not), and she updates me on everything. I haven't told her I'm pregnant yet--because I'm honestly afraid to.
I planned on waiting until she knew if she was pregnant this cycle, which would be end of July. This plan sounded great to me as I assumed the IVF success rate was like awesome (idk if this is naive or just dumb or what), but now I'm just scared if it doesn't work for them what the hell I'm going to do.
I want so badly for her to just get pregnant and we can both celebrate. This would obviously be ideal on so many levels.
I guess I'm wondering what you guys would do? Would you tell her now? Or wait?
I don't want to make this about me at all. But I don't want to upset her or hurt her ever if she's not pregnant this first cycle. She's one of my longest lasting and closest friends.
Post by zcookiemonster on Jun 21, 2016 12:06:01 GMT -5
allisong87, prayers for your brother coming your way
wildflower810, I also did a home birth with DS! We had a perfect experience. I honestly didn't even think about insurance covering it. Planning on doing another home birth this time, I'm excited to know someone else doing it too!
flyinghorses6, what a tough situation. If she wasn't going through this at the moment would you tell her this early since you guys are so close? I would maybe go ahead and tell her in a honest sort of way, without being overwhelming excited about it and then really say how you are there to support her and hope/pray for her too. I'm just thinking if you wait until after she finds out and she is not, it would be really tough to tell her. And also if she is, that can be her time to celebrate and you can celebrate now...you know? Either way if you guys are super close, you know she will be right there for you and vice versa, it's great to have such a good friend!
flyinghorses6 if I were in your shoes I would go ahead and tell her now. I think it would be so much harder to tell her your good news if she had juat found out she wasn't pregnant. One of my good friends just miscarried at 12 weeks. I have NO idea how I'm now supposed to tell her I'm pregnant again. (She's been trying for 2 years, this is her 2nd miscarriage).
flyinghorses6, what a great friend you are for supporting your friend through her fertility journey!!!
This is my opinion: I think you should find a way to tell her now. If her cycle is succesful, wahoo! You are both KU! If not, then at least she has already processed your pregnancy and doesn't have to deal with that blow (and it would be a real blow) on top of a failed cycle. I had a similar experience with my cousin, who annouced her pregnancy to me after my first IVF resulted in a loss and I was devasted. I love my cousin and she delivered the news very thoughtfully, but it was so, so hard.
Does she know you were trying? If you have a feeling she might not take the news well in the moment, you could have someone else tell her (like her mom, etc.) or tell her in an email. I'm sure she'll be so happy for you!
Post by allisong87 on Jun 21, 2016 12:10:53 GMT -5
flyinghorses6 - that's a really tough situation but I think I would tell her. Like you said she is one of your closest friends so I'm sure she would be happy for you.
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