TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
Every time our bananas are starting to brown, DH throws them in the freezer for me to make banana bread with them. Consequentially, we have about 30 bananas in our freezer and I've only made banana bread a couple of times in the last year. I'm going to need that freezer space once this baby comes, so I think DD and I are making banana bread/cookies/cake every weekend for the foreseeable future. Trying to decide if I want chocolate or just plain banana bread this weekend...
akraus2015, what color are you doing for the nursery? And why does your DH refuse to help?
Just neutrals for colors, with a Peter Pan theme. He thinks we can't paint until spring because it will be too cold to open windows and ventilate well. #terribleexcuse
ETA: Walls will be champagne, with white baseboards and windowsills and a white built in bookshelf.
akraus2015 , what color are you doing for the nursery? And why does your DH refuse to help?
Just neutrals for colors, with a Peter Pan theme. He thinks we can't paint until spring because it will be too cold to open windows and ventilate well. #terribleexcuse
Love the Peter Pan theme idea, very sweet!
Um, I live in MN and we painted my DD's new big girl room this past weekend. We just shut the door and opened the window, it was NBD. It's super lame that he won't help now that you're going forward with getting the painting done- DH and my dad did DD's room themselves this weekend and wouldn't let me lift a finger to help.
akraus2015 , what color are you doing for the nursery? And why does your DH refuse to help?
Just neutrals for colors, with a Peter Pan theme. He thinks we can't paint until spring because it will be too cold to open windows and ventilate well. #terribleexcuse
ETA: Walls will be champagne, with white baseboards and windowsills and a white built in bookshelf.
My appointment went well. Heartbeat was 148, she found it quicker than I do! She changed my EDD from 7/29 to 7/28. Which isn't a big deal, I am measuring 1day ahead.
Anatomy scan is set for Feb 27th! Which I'm excited for, because I thought it would be later in March.
Just neutrals for colors, with a Peter Pan theme. He thinks we can't paint until spring because it will be too cold to open windows and ventilate well. #terribleexcuse
Love the Peter Pan theme idea, very sweet!
Um, I live in MN and we painted my DD's new big girl room this past weekend. We just shut the door and opened the window, it was NBD. It's super lame that he won't help now that you're going forward with getting the painting done- DH and my dad did DD's room themselves this weekend and wouldn't let me lift a finger to help.
I can't wait to see how it turns out!
I'm not sure why he's being so stubborn about it. He's usually not like this but lately he's driving me absolutely crazy with stuff like this.
See, I was admitted at 3cm. This idea of having to wait until further dilated does not fly with me. Give me the f'ing epidural, not tell me to walk the halls.
If you want in and want the drugs, that would be super irritating. But I'm sure the reasoning is based on some studies showing people not progressing past 3cm and not being in active labor, yada yada. Hospitals think they are keeping costs down by not admitting you yet.
And I'm the opposite. A big reason I chose my midwife and the doula is because they both encourage staying home until about 7cm (for first baby). That way I would not have to be there for too long (hopefully) before the actual birth. I'm trying to go natural and will be more relaxed at home.
I very much wanted a med free birth, but DS ended up being sunny side up (thankfully he mostly flipped before it was time to push) causing back labor and back-to-back contractions. My epidural was my best friend. I can't imagine having been home until 7cm!
I am hoping to try the med free thing again whenever #2 happens.
akraus2015 , what color are you doing for the nursery? And why does your DH refuse to help?
Just neutrals for colors, with a Peter Pan theme. He thinks we can't paint until spring because it will be too cold to open windows and ventilate well. #terribleexcuse
ETA: Walls will be champagne, with white baseboards and windowsills and a white built in bookshelf.
Um, I live in MN and we painted my DD's new big girl room this past weekend. We just shut the door and opened the window, it was NBD. It's super lame that he won't help now that you're going forward with getting the painting done- DH and my dad did DD's room themselves this weekend and wouldn't let me lift a finger to help.
I can't wait to see how it turns out!
I'm not sure why he's being so stubborn about it. He's usually not like this but lately he's driving me absolutely crazy with stuff like this.
Do you think he might be suffering from a little PGaL? Especially since the milestone is coming up?
Just neutrals for colors, with a Peter Pan theme. He thinks we can't paint until spring because it will be too cold to open windows and ventilate well. #terribleexcuse
ETA: Walls will be champagne, with white baseboards and windowsills and a white built in bookshelf.
This sounds very cute!
Thank you! I have a vision in my head that is sort of minimalist and whimsical meets pirates and neverland. I really hope it turns out as well as what's inside my brain!
If you want in and want the drugs, that would be super irritating. But I'm sure the reasoning is based on some studies showing people not progressing past 3cm and not being in active labor, yada yada. Hospitals think they are keeping costs down by not admitting you yet.
And I'm the opposite. A big reason I chose my midwife and the doula is because they both encourage staying home until about 7cm (for first baby). That way I would not have to be there for too long (hopefully) before the actual birth. I'm trying to go natural and will be more relaxed at home.
I very much wanted a med free birth, but DS ended up being sunny side up (thankfully he mostly flipped before it was time to push) causing back labor and back-to-back contractions. My epidural was my best friend. I can't imagine having been home until 7cm!
I am hoping to try the med free thing again whenever #2 happens.
Same here. No way in hell I'd have survived the three hours to get to 7-8cm it took once I got the epidural (I got it at 5, so progressed about 1 cm an hour once I got it until my water was broken). 4 hours of back labor and contractions 2-3 minutes apart was enough for me!
I complained to the nurse about them not being the 5 minutes apart they tell you to go in for. She just went "honey, you don't want those because they don't do anything. The closer they are, the better" 😒
I told my anesthesiologist she was my best friend the moment the epidural was placed. Then I promptly took a nap 😂
Every time our bananas are starting to brown, DH throws them in the freezer for me to make banana bread with them. Consequentially, we have about 30 bananas in our freezer and I've only made banana bread a couple of times in the last year. I'm going to need that freezer space once this baby comes, so I think DD and I are making banana bread/cookies/cake every weekend for the foreseeable future. Trying to decide if I want chocolate or just plain banana bread this weekend...
I peel the over ripe bananas and freeze them for smoothies too.
And I vote peanut butter chocolate banana bread. That stuff is the best.
Every time our bananas are starting to brown, DH throws them in the freezer for me to make banana bread with them. Consequentially, we have about 30 bananas in our freezer and I've only made banana bread a couple of times in the last year. I'm going to need that freezer space once this baby comes, so I think DD and I are making banana bread/cookies/cake every weekend for the foreseeable future. Trying to decide if I want chocolate or just plain banana bread this weekend...
I peel the over ripe bananas and freeze them for smoothies too.
And I vote peanut butter chocolate banana bread. That stuff is the best.
Every time our bananas are starting to brown, DH throws them in the freezer for me to make banana bread with them. Consequentially, we have about 30 bananas in our freezer and I've only made banana bread a couple of times in the last year. I'm going to need that freezer space once this baby comes, so I think DD and I are making banana bread/cookies/cake every weekend for the foreseeable future. Trying to decide if I want chocolate or just plain banana bread this weekend...
I peel the over ripe bananas and freeze them for smoothies too.
And I vote peanut butter chocolate banana bread. That stuff is the best.
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
akraus2015, what color are you doing for the nursery? And why does your DH refuse to help?
Just neutrals for colors, with a Peter Pan theme. He thinks we can't paint until spring because it will be too cold to open windows and ventilate well. #terribleexcuse
ETA: Walls will be champagne, with white baseboards and windowsills and a white built in bookshelf.
We painted when it was -20 out. We used BM regal paint and it barely had any smell. We cracked the window because we were too hot from painting!
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
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