I'm here! I started having somewhat regular contractions during the night although they weren't particularly strong. My doctor checked me this morning and I'm still only about 1cm but we started the pitocin about an hour ago and things definitely seem to be picking up
TTMA nipple flaking. I normally wear nude colored bras but yesterday I was wearing a black nursing bra and nursing tank and noticed flakes around my nipples...
Dried colostrum? Dry skin? Do I pick it off my nipples....
Help!
On the areola generally or right on the nipple itself? Sometimes there's like a waxy discharge from your nipples that can look like skin bits when it rubs off on clothes. That's probably just friction bringing out the wax and flaking it off. Could also be leaking colostrum or it might be dry skin on the areola. Lotion might help if it itches, otherwise I'd ignore it because the discharge and leaking are pretty typical in pregnancy.
When will it be for you?? It's a little bit silly but we've been looking forward to this point for so long. The first half was so, so scary. I told myself I'd try and relax if we could at least make it halfway. I know nothing is really different than it was yesterday, but I almost feel like I accomplished something, ya know?
April 18th according to my app. It feels so far away!
And I totally understand. I'm definitely having trouble feeling excited- I'm just so anxious about what could go wrong. I can only imagine the relief of getting to halfway, and knowing viability is only a few weeks away.
Not to be a Debbie downer or anything, but I definitely am still having my freak out moments. H was gone Friday night and I had a full blown anxiety attack. Luckily onesweetworld was around to talk me off the ledge and chatted with me until I made myself fall asleep. New things to worry about and all, but it's definitely less frequent anxiety than it was in the very beginning.
Unfortunately I have super boring work today, mostly reading a 140 page court opinion. I can't focus on it (as you can tell by my flurry of activity here...ha).
Poor girl. I hate days like that. I always have to reward myself periodically in order to get through long documents like that. (10 more pages and I can go to lunch...15 more pages and I'll have a snack...40 pages and I can TCF for 15 minutes.) I'm like a toddler, lol.
Ha, I'm doing that, too. Though mine is more like...10 pages, throw in laundry, 10 pages, rub puppy belly, 10 pages, eat pickle...1 page...TCF
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wannabmama, that's the way I was when I was pregnant with DD. I was all sweets all the time. Of course I gained 50 lbs in that pregnancy so there's that. This one doesn't care for food in general. Nothing sounds good most of the time and sugar upsets my stomach. But I'm not complaining too much because I have "only" gained 15 lbs at 30 weeks so that means I might have a shot at making my no more than 20 lbs weight gain goal.
I'm scared about my weight gain. I need to slow my roll. I was big to begin with so even with twins, I only want to gain 30lbs, but I feel like I've already gained a ton (not weighing myself except at docs). Food keeps me feeling ok, so I keep eating...just need to be a bit better with the choices (less ice cream more carrots, ha).
You'll be fine! I'm up 35 so far and I was a little overweight to begin with. I haven't gained much since about 30 weeks tho so it does slow down eventually. Eat when you're hungry. Make healthy choices with your food. Treat yourself sometimes because you're growing humans and you deserve it. The weight can come off later.
wannabmama - Good luck at your u/s today! When it comes to food, first tri is all about survival IMO. If ice cream keeps you feeling ok, then ice cream it is. It is good to try to stay active, even if it's just a good walk, but try not to worry too much. And don't compare weight gain to averages and patterns. Each mom will gain different amounts at different times in their pregnancy - your body knows what it needs to keep those babies healthy!
marshian - I was always told my body would tell me when I should no longer lay on my stomach. At some point it will be too uncomfortable for you to do so any longer. That's when to stop.
April 18th according to my app. It feels so far away!
And I totally understand. I'm definitely having trouble feeling excited- I'm just so anxious about what could go wrong. I can only imagine the relief of getting to halfway, and knowing viability is only a few weeks away.
Not to be a Debbie downer or anything, but I definitely am still having my freak out moments. H was gone Friday night and I had a full blown anxiety attack. Luckily onesweetworld was around to talk me off the ledge and chatted with me until I made myself fall asleep. New things to worry about and all, but it's definitely less frequent anxiety than it was in the very beginning.
Love you! I'm hoping when you hit viability day, you will start to feel a bit better. I didn't countdown until 30 weeks.
Annoying project manager is WFH today. So is our PMO lead. And the lead BA is getting sick and warned us to keep away from her. So I think that means I'm going to head home at lunch and do the rest of the day there.
TTMA nipple flaking. I normally wear nude colored bras but yesterday I was wearing a black nursing bra and nursing tank and noticed flakes around my nipples...
Dried colostrum? Dry skin? Do I pick it off my nipples....
Help!
Serious question- have you squeezed them at all? That'll give you the answer... I get it, too. For me, it's dried colostrum, but I also have it come out if I squeeze them at all.
I did weeks ago once to see if anything would come out. Last night no.
I'm in sales and sometimes my customers do not appreciate my facial expressions lol. Most of them appreciate my honesty though and have an amazing time because I don't send people to shitty places.
I have a coworker who will discreetly remind me to "check your face" in meetings, lol.
My coworker is usually telling me to shut my mouth lol.
Unfortunately I have super boring work today, mostly reading a 140 page court opinion. I can't focus on it (as you can tell by my flurry of activity here...ha).
Poor girl. I hate days like that. I always have to reward myself periodically in order to get through long documents like that. (10 more pages and I can go to lunch...15 more pages and I'll have a snack...40 pages and I can TCF for 15 minutes.) I'm like a toddler, lol.
TTMA nipple flaking. I normally wear nude colored bras but yesterday I was wearing a black nursing bra and nursing tank and noticed flakes around my nipples...
Dried colostrum? Dry skin? Do I pick it off my nipples....
Help!
On the areola generally or right on the nipple itself? Sometimes there's like a waxy discharge from your nipples that can look like skin bits when it rubs off on clothes. That's probably just friction bringing out the wax and flaking it off. Could also be leaking colostrum or it might be dry skin on the areola. Lotion might help if it itches, otherwise I'd ignore it because the discharge and leaking are pretty typical in pregnancy.
It was flakey on my black nursing tank shelf bra where my areolas are. Perfectly round flakey areas.
I'm so tired and don't feel like doing anything today. I'm sore and it's all rainy/dreary outside. I'll probably go to the gym and ride the bike just to get a break from parenting. #MOTYhere
I'm irrationally excited that my gym has childcare starting at 6 weeks
Its going pretty well! I seem to be responding to the pitocin well but still expecting it to be a long day. The entire hospital's computers have been going in and out for some reason though so everyone's pretending not to panic, it's almost amusing to watch
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Its going pretty well! I seem to be responding to the pitocin well but still expecting it to be a long day. The entire hospital's computers have been going in and out for some reason though so everyone's pretending not to panic, it's almost amusing to watch
lol I love when people try to hide what is going on. It's amusing.
Post by onesweetworld on Feb 27, 2017 11:01:41 GMT -5
Sitting in the doctors office with high blood pressure. She said it was just the top number, the bottom is perfect. So I'm just waiting for the nurse to come in and check it again.
It's a baby day for sure! One of H's co-resident's baby was born either yesterday or overnight (not sure of the time yet). She was scheduled for an induction today but looks like they didn't need it!
Sitting in the doctors office with high blood pressure. She said it was just the top number, the bottom is perfect. So I'm just waiting for the nurse to come in and check it again.
Sitting in the doctors office with high blood pressure. She said it was just the top number, the bottom is perfect. So I'm just waiting for the nurse to come in and check it again.
Ugh, sorry! Hopefully it was just a bad reading.
This is my thought because honestly I feel fine. I do get some doctor anxiety so it could be that too. I also tried to tell myself I wouldn't be getting my TDAP shot today to calm myself down but I think my brain is smart enough to know I'm lying to myself and I just need it done lol.
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