Post by gratefulgirl on Jun 28, 2016 5:43:21 GMT -5
Did my ketone test this a.m. due to the GD diagnosis. Got a "moderate" reading, which means call in. My sugars have been stunningly normal (for which I am very grateful), so I admit I am flipping out here about other possibilities. 1 hour and 15 minutes until the office opens.
BP and stick dip at my check up yesterday were normal.
Me: 36, DH 32 Bfp#1 June 2014 edd: Feb. 22, 2015,mmc: Aug. 5,2014,D&C Bfp#2 Feb. 2015 edd: Oct.12, 2015, mmc: Mar. 7,2015, D&C
DX: Me: slightly hypothyroid, taking meds DH: SA Showed all low levels, urologist appointment showed all was normal, so no reason why the levels were bad.
Plan: IUI #1 Aug. 25mg clomed, to help boost egg quality - BFN IUI #2 Sept. 25mg clomed, BFN IUI#3 Dec. BFP!! TWINS Edd: Aug. 22, 2016
Hope all is well gratefulgirl! And yes, please keep us posted!
Last night's BF class was awesome! Those 3 hours (with a 20 min break in the middle) flew by and the instructor was amazing, didn't make it seem boring but rather very informative. Came home with a bunch of goodies - including a ton of nursing pads and ointment! She was hilarious saying "We're a hospital - we can ALWAYS get more. Please take some off my hands b/c I have BOXES here!" So she pretty much gave everyone a handful of everything! We are having our hospital tour tonight and looking forward to that as well!
Glad it was helpful agpjt413, and free stuff is always good! Any good tips you learned that tou can share? Ones you never really thought about. I can't go to the courses now so I have to take the info that I can get! Mh went to a course alone that had some info on BF ao I have a bit to read on it. But I am just curious if there was something different you thought was a great tip.
Me: 36, DH 32 Bfp#1 June 2014 edd: Feb. 22, 2015,mmc: Aug. 5,2014,D&C Bfp#2 Feb. 2015 edd: Oct.12, 2015, mmc: Mar. 7,2015, D&C
DX: Me: slightly hypothyroid, taking meds DH: SA Showed all low levels, urologist appointment showed all was normal, so no reason why the levels were bad.
Plan: IUI #1 Aug. 25mg clomed, to help boost egg quality - BFN IUI #2 Sept. 25mg clomed, BFN IUI#3 Dec. BFP!! TWINS Edd: Aug. 22, 2016
Today the girls and I are going to hang out at my mom's house while she watches my niece. It will be nice to get out of the house, I have been cooped up so much the past few days working on getting things ready at home.
Good morning ladies! gratefulgirl I hope everything is fine.
I crashed hardcore last night and basically passed out in bed around 8pm. I woke up from heartburn at 12:30am and was sooo confused. H was still awake so I stumbled into the living room and insisted I was awake now... and then burst into tears because my head hurt and it was hot and I was confused. But continued to insist I was not tired and didn't need to go back to bed, toddler-style lol. Fortunately H was able to get me back in bed where I promptly passed out again and slept until 8am (with the normal wakeups for peeing, heartburn, and hip rearranging). I'm still exhausted but much less than yesterday.
Today I'm on call for 12 hours but I almost never get called in (but I still get paid! Best gig ever haha). H has a pretty light day too so we are going to spend the day working through our pre-baby to-do list.
Post by gratefulgirl on Jun 28, 2016 7:33:01 GMT -5
OB said checking ketones in the morning is kind of ridiculous because you haven't been drinking throughout the night and all I need to do is increase my fluids. Phew. I feel much better now.
ETA: I was outside moving around a lot yesterday, so the part about needing to increase fluids is probably spot on.
Not much going on here. Laying on the couch watching say yes to the dress, while my MIL cleans my bathroom. I feel so guilty her doing so much work. But it is so appreciated, since it is all stuff I can't do! I am hoping MH calls from Japan soon so i can have my afternoon nap!
Me: 36, DH 32 Bfp#1 June 2014 edd: Feb. 22, 2015,mmc: Aug. 5,2014,D&C Bfp#2 Feb. 2015 edd: Oct.12, 2015, mmc: Mar. 7,2015, D&C
DX: Me: slightly hypothyroid, taking meds DH: SA Showed all low levels, urologist appointment showed all was normal, so no reason why the levels were bad.
Plan: IUI #1 Aug. 25mg clomed, to help boost egg quality - BFN IUI #2 Sept. 25mg clomed, BFN IUI#3 Dec. BFP!! TWINS Edd: Aug. 22, 2016
Post by hummingbird125 on Jun 28, 2016 7:57:57 GMT -5
Hey guys! gratefulgirl - glad to hear everything is likely fine!
My office AC is back on today, so I am in the office. It is my boss's last day until July 11th! Wooooo!!!!
Also - this morning I was checking out my belly in the mirror and kind of thought it looked like it had started dropping. I feel like I can see more of my ribcage before my bump starts, instead of just going straight from boobs to bump. When I walked into my female CW's office this morning, she said "Oh my, you've dropped!" I know it doesn't mean much, but it's kind of exciting that she noticed a change too!
Thank you all for the zantac talk the other day. Last night was the second night I took zantac 75 and also the second night where I didn't wake up to throw up.
In other news, wearing jeans today was the worst decision I've made in a month.
We are having a much better day. It's a more cool and comfortable day, so we just got back from an hour running and playing at the park. I have the sweetest picture of DD on the swings from last summer at about 10 months old. I captured a similar picture today at almost 23 months. The two pictures are adorable side by side - think I'll have to frame them!
I kept looking at this thread wondering why we were posting in yesterday's randoms. Why hadn't anyone made a new thread for today? Because today is clearly Wednesday.
Post by gratefulgirl on Jun 28, 2016 9:08:18 GMT -5
I just found out (from another CW) that one of my friends at work just lost her high risk pregnancy in either the late first or early second trimester. I'm so sad for her and I hate that she has to see me looking so obviously third trimester around the office. Ugh. Both the CW who told me and the one who had the loss know I've had losses, but still...there's only so much you can say and do.
I just found out (from another CW) that one of my friends at work just lost her high risk pregnancy in either the late first or early second trimester. I'm so sad for her and I hate that she has to see me looking so obviously third trimester around the office. Ugh. Both the CW who told me and the one who had the loss know I've had losses, but still...there's only so much you can say and do.
I'm so sorry to hear this. One of H's coworkers is going through IVF and had a recent loss. I feel super guilty when I go to his work events knowing they have to be around me and my huge belly.
Post by bocaburger on Jun 28, 2016 11:03:24 GMT -5
So I posted a while ago about my complicated insurance situation (I'm losing my coverage mid-August). I finally completed the application for the Health Exchange and found out that we qualify for Medicaid. For some reason this is giving me an anxiety attack and I'm shaky and holding back tears. Things going through my head:
- Oh shit we really are that poor - I'm not sure if we actually qualify because we have to sell a bunch of stock this year to pay for baby expenses and student loans. The stock is taxed as income so now I'm scared I lied to the government and if I enroll in Medicaid I'll be doing something wrong. - I still can't get any info about coverage for the babies because they won't process any of that until they're born. So I still don't have any of the answers I actually need. - Now I have to spend lots of hours on the phone with insurance sorting this out. - My therapist doesn't accept Medicaid and I'm panicked about the idea of stopping therapy right before giving birth and then ending up with PPD/PPA.
Hello friends, I exist! I've been caught up with a video game, trying to get more sleep, and I started binging PLL at work. But I missed you all, so here I am!
So I posted a while ago about my complicated insurance situation (I'm losing my coverage mid-August). I finally completed the application for the Health Exchange and found out that we qualify for Medicaid. For some reason this is giving me an anxiety attack and I'm shaky and holding back tears. Things going through my head:
- Oh shit we really are that poor - I'm not sure if we actually qualify because we have to sell a bunch of stock this year to pay for baby expenses and student loans. The stock is taxed as income so now I'm scared I lied to the government and if I enroll in Medicaid I'll be doing something wrong. - I still can't get any info about coverage for the babies because they won't process any of that until they're born. So I still don't have any of the answers I actually need. - Now I have to spend lots of hours on the phone with insurance sorting this out. - My therapist doesn't accept Medicaid and I'm panicked about the idea of stopping therapy right before giving birth and then ending up with PPD/PPA.
AAAH
Big ((hugs)). Can you call someone at the Health Exchange and talk through the worries you have?
So I posted a while ago about my complicated insurance situation (I'm losing my coverage mid-August). I finally completed the application for the Health Exchange and found out that we qualify for Medicaid. For some reason this is giving me an anxiety attack and I'm shaky and holding back tears. Things going through my head:
- Oh shit we really are that poor - I'm not sure if we actually qualify because we have to sell a bunch of stock this year to pay for baby expenses and student loans. The stock is taxed as income so now I'm scared I lied to the government and if I enroll in Medicaid I'll be doing something wrong. - I still can't get any info about coverage for the babies because they won't process any of that until they're born. So I still don't have any of the answers I actually need. - Now I have to spend lots of hours on the phone with insurance sorting this out. - My therapist doesn't accept Medicaid and I'm panicked about the idea of stopping therapy right before giving birth and then ending up with PPD/PPA.
AAAH
Big ((hugs)). Can you call someone at the Health Exchange and talk through the worries you have?
Yeah, I need to do that once I calm down a bit. But government + insurance usually means really frustrating to deal with over the phone... so I'm having anxiety about calling them too.
So I posted a while ago about my complicated insurance situation (I'm losing my coverage mid-August). I finally completed the application for the Health Exchange and found out that we qualify for Medicaid. For some reason this is giving me an anxiety attack and I'm shaky and holding back tears. Things going through my head:
- Oh shit we really are that poor - I'm not sure if we actually qualify because we have to sell a bunch of stock this year to pay for baby expenses and student loans. The stock is taxed as income so now I'm scared I lied to the government and if I enroll in Medicaid I'll be doing something wrong. - I still can't get any info about coverage for the babies because they won't process any of that until they're born. So I still don't have any of the answers I actually need. - Now I have to spend lots of hours on the phone with insurance sorting this out. - My therapist doesn't accept Medicaid and I'm panicked about the idea of stopping therapy right before giving birth and then ending up with PPD/PPA.
AAAH
They significantly expanded the Medicaid program in recent years as a result of the ACA. It isn't just for people at or below poverty as it used to be. Not sure if that helps make you feel better but basically the reason the income requirements changed were exactly For people like you, who are still in school (I know you had to drop be of the babies but that's largely why you're in this situation) and young and have a family. You shouldn't be denied healthcare because you can't afford it due to starting out your life/career.
So I posted a while ago about my complicated insurance situation (I'm losing my coverage mid-August). I finally completed the application for the Health Exchange and found out that we qualify for Medicaid. For some reason this is giving me an anxiety attack and I'm shaky and holding back tears. Things going through my head:
- Oh shit we really are that poor - I'm not sure if we actually qualify because we have to sell a bunch of stock this year to pay for baby expenses and student loans. The stock is taxed as income so now I'm scared I lied to the government and if I enroll in Medicaid I'll be doing something wrong. - I still can't get any info about coverage for the babies because they won't process any of that until they're born. So I still don't have any of the answers I actually need. - Now I have to spend lots of hours on the phone with insurance sorting this out. - My therapist doesn't accept Medicaid and I'm panicked about the idea of stopping therapy right before giving birth and then ending up with PPD/PPA.
AAAH
They significantly expanded the Medicaid program in recent years as a result of the ACA. It isn't just for people at or below poverty as it used to be. Not sure if that helps make you feel better but basically the reason the income requirements changed were exactly For people like you, who are still in school (I know you had to drop be of the babies but that's largely why you're in this situation) and young and have a family. You shouldn't be denied healthcare because you can't afford it due to starting out your life/career.
Thanks. I know that, and I know there's nothing wrong with being on Medicaid, but it is helpful to be reminded. I've been feeling a lot of guilt recently about not being financially stable enough to provide for these babies on our own, and needing so much help (from both our families and now the government) to give them what they need and deserve. Even though I'm immensely grateful that help exists, I feel very guilty having to accept it.
Post by countrycotton on Jun 28, 2016 11:58:58 GMT -5
I've got a situation and need some input. DH is is HUGE music person, I mean HHHHUUUUGGGGEEEE. We'll, The Beach Boys are coming to town....THREE DAYS after I am due to give birth. These kind of preformers NEVER come to our town, or with in a few hundred miles. So knowing that I will likely have a newborn at home, or even potentially still be in the hospital in labor. I would really like to get him a couple tickets to this concert from the girls. (He can take whoever he wants, I have no interest in going.) I know he would love this concert like no ones business, but do I want to be left alone with a toddler and newborn while he is off at a concert?
I've got a situation and need some input. DH is is HUGE music person, I mean HHHHUUUUGGGGEEEE. We'll, The Beach Boys are coming to town....THREE DAYS after I am due to give birth. These kind of preformers NEVER come to our town, or with in a few hundred miles. So knowing that I will likely have a newborn at home, or even potentially still be in the hospital in labor. I would really like to get him a couple tickets to this concert from the girls. (He can take whoever he wants, I have no interest in going.) I know he would love this concert like no ones business, but do I want to be left alone with a toddler and newborn while he is off at a concert?
It's not fun and there's extra crying to have one person doing bedtime that early, but you do survive. I've done it fairly young. I actually often felt after DD2 that the more I dove in to forcing myself to do things by myself, the better a rhythm we could get into. As a part-time SAHM I needed to be able to do as much on my own as I could as fast as I could.
I'd also consider what your chances are of going late or of complications leading to a c/s (I would not want to be in the hospital without a support person after a c/s recovery - I find the nurses get snippy about being called to hand you the baby from the bassinet).
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