This month has been so emotional. I hit the one year mark of my embryo transfer and the one year mark of my very first BFP. AND NOW I HAVE A BABY! She's such a good girl. I'm really lucky. I think she's hit the four month sleep regression a bit early, which has been a challenge, but she's such a good baby.
Here's why you're really here. Funny enough, they're both in her bouncer. PDQ
Post by juliayadda on Jan 24, 2017 15:01:03 GMT -5
Now my turn!
I am 15 w 5 days. I am sorta done with morning sickness just weird relapses once and a while. I have my anatomy scan scheduled for 3 weeks today. My bestie started planning my shower and asking for who I want there and what theme etc. I was like oh I have to decide? My shower ten years ago was a surprise I never dreamed of so this is all new for me!
Post by thelittleredm on Jan 24, 2017 15:37:04 GMT -5
Hi GKU! W is about 2.5 weeks old and still my chunky monkey. He's been pushing away from my chest when he's awake so that he can look around so I'm thinking tummy time will start happening soon. Crazy! Breastfeeding is going well and there's no more pain so yay!
Not much else going on. I'm trying to kick a cold that I'm concerned is turning into a sinus infection. DS1 is also talking forever to get over his cold as is W. Pretty positive by the time we clear it from our household, H will finally get it and bring it back in.
So many cute babies in this thread today, I love it!
Sam turned six months last Thursday which I can't believe. His first and second teeth popped up one right after the last week and I'm a little sad about it, I already miss his little gummy smile! He's rolling and scooting all over the place so we're starting to take steps to baby proof our home. We had his checkup yesterday and he's 16th percentile weight 74th height, a long and lean string bean!
Congratulations to those with recent BFPs, FX more are right around the corner! ❤
Post by BabyStandish on Jan 24, 2017 16:25:58 GMT -5
Hi!! I'm trucking along at 22w4d (22w5d if you go by my ob). Things are going well and pretty uneventful for the most part which is good. DS has started rubbing my belly and saying "hi baby". It melts me, but I have a feeling he's going to get a rude awakening in a few months. Here's a bump shot from Sunday since I haven't put on real clothes today.
I am in awe how quickly time is flying. O turned 8 months last week. Home slice is crawling and pulling up to stand and starting to cruise. He hearts eating and my once tiny bean is starting to really put on some pounds. I am curious to see if we finally bust out of the 1-3% range at his 9 month appointment. He is typically a really laid back and happy baby. Chatty and ever so cute he has stolen my heart. I will come back tonight to post pics.
Now for the not so warm and fuzzies. I know it is sometimes frowned upon to complain about the beautiful gift of parenthood, but I have to throw this out there cause there is a bunch of new mommies in the trenches. I have been dealing with PPD and PPA. The postpartum shit is hard. I am working through it with the help of a psychiatrist that specializes on women's mood disorders, and I am starting counseling next month, and I have an amazing support system both from people in TCF and IRL. But I just wanna throw it out there, cause I know that I was taken by surprise at how much this knocked me off my ass; and then I got pissed off that no one told me about how this can happen and I felt like a total failure of a mom for not being all sparkly and twinkly eyed at every second of motherhood. IG/Facebook can be deceiving. SOOOOO in case anyone is feeling off, or overwhelmed, or yelling/crying into a pillow cause your kid has not slept in 67909 years. Holler at your girl via PM. After all, it totally does take a village.
Post by ohinvrtedworld on Jan 24, 2017 16:33:24 GMT -5
andrea don't apologize for sharing that -- you didn't choose that shit and it's hard and unfair. We know you love O and are so glad to be his mom. I hope that counseling helps you feel more like yourself again.
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Andrea thank you for speaking up. I also suffered from PPD and it was a huge hit to me. It's so hard not to feel like a failure when everyone is glowing and asking you how much you love new motherhood and the answer is that you don't. I've always been really open about my PPD and I'm hear if you need someone to vent to. Big hugs.
Post by LadyNymeria on Jan 24, 2017 17:46:10 GMT -5
Andrea - Big hugs. It's good to bring up topics like this, thank you for sharing. I'm glad you've found a psychiatrist to work with and I hope the counseling proves to be very helpful for you.
Post by peaseblossom55 on Jan 24, 2017 18:41:59 GMT -5
Hi E will be three months tomorrow and is about 3 weeks adjusted. I am tired but so absolutely in love. She is now out of preemie clothes and into newborn size. She is becoming so much more aware now. Always lurking for more bfp's. Pdq: Poof
@ladynmeria Omg at his sleeping position. That is beyond adorable.
mustloveerica oh sorry for the lack of sleeping. Have fun at your shower. It's crazy how time is flying now that we are in the last stretch.
cateyes half way already? Yay! Can't wait to hear about your a/s.
Andrea thank you for saying this and sharing your experience. I'm glad counseling has helped and that you are working through it now.
Hi GKU,
I'm kind of freaking out that I'm 34 weeks already. Had my growth scan last week and baby scored perfect on all the measures. He is about 4.2 lbs right now. Still breach with no option to try and turn him due to the risks cause by my didelphys uterus. This guy has been in the same position the whole time! Bum down, face down resting his head on the placenta like a pillow. Dude is just chilling in there.
C-section is being booked during my 38th week, Feb 20. Crazy.
Here is my bump and some nursery in progress pics :
Post by icaughtfire on Jan 24, 2017 19:48:04 GMT -5
HEY-O! It's been awhile since I've updated! Hope everyone is well!
Ethan just turned 6 months. He sits, he rolls, he eats foods, he sleeps okay, he wants to crawl so bad, & he just got his first tooth! He's an awesome baby, watching him grow up is the best & I absolutely adore him & his big sister's relationship ❤️
Here's me & the big kid. She fucking loves snapchat so hard.
Number One: Born 06.16.2009 BFP: 01.17.2014 / MC 02.05.2014 BFP: 03.08.2014 / MMC: 05.07.2014 Dx: Partial Molar/GTD. Benched until 01.2015 Number Two: Born 07.22.2016
@led ahh that peekaboo video is too cute! frankenboom I seriously am dying at her walking around dropping it like it's hot, like nbd. requiressnacks that pic of the two of them smiling is everything. Andrea hugs mama. I had PPD after I had my first; it was such a struggle. I felt so alone and like I should just be grateful, and couldn't understand why everyone else was so happy and "in love" with their babies when I just...was not. I'm proud of you for getting help. I wish I had. You are awesome and brave to open up about it and I hope you will inspire others to do the same.
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