Weekly Check-In (2/23/15)

[RM80]

Until we have a larger membership, we've decided to try having one weekly check-in for everyone on the board whether you're planning to TTC, actively TTC, pregnant, parenting, preparing for fostering/adoption, exploring your options, or taking a permanent or temporary break from the baby-making world.

Tell us where you are, milestones, big deals, small wins, gripes, whatever you want!

With all of the questions from wittyandwaiting , this is getting tough coming up with  a qotw!

QOTW:  Ok- Academy Award themed (kind of), what was your favorite movie of 2014?


*** Disclaimer for the thread: While we grow, if you ever want a separate check-in, then PLEASE just ask, happy to separate!! I know that there are times when TTC that can be rough to read the pregnancy/parenting posts so I want to be respectful if people want some separation. Feel free to PM me directly if you want me to just start one or start one if your comfy doing so! Also, if you have a BFP, please create a new thread to announce so we can all celebrate with you and so that no one having a tough time TTC is surprised by an unexpected new BFP here. Let’s face it, a BFP deserves its own announcement anyway!***

[RM80]

Today is CD13- I go in today for my ultrasound to check on my follies this afternoon, hopefully something grew and is big enough to trigger, so IUI likely this week if all looks as it should. I've been peeing on ovulation predictor kits since Saturday, so far nothing (to be expected, thank you PCOS). I will update later today after my appointment!

QOTW: Probably the Lego movie! Pretty sure it didn't win anything though Based on the quick Google search I guess I need to see Birdman, it seems to have won a lot of stuff!

[kh826]

William is 8 months old (will be 9 months next week!)... he is rolling all over the place, army crawling, pulling himself up and just generally cannot be contained. He is super vocal and loves to babble and "talk" all day long. He says Mama frequently, but it remains to be seen if it is with intention. He loves to eat! We are doing a combo of BLW and purees, and there isn't much he doesn't like. Carrots, bananas and butternut squash are some of his favorites so far. He is HUGE! Wearing 12-18 month clothing. He has his next pedi appointment on March 9th and I will be very interested to see what percentage he is in for height and weight. He is funny, has a huge personality, and loves hugs and kisses. His favorite thing is bath time! He is a little fishy... This weekend was a good mix of errands, quality time, cleaning/house chores, etc. I felt like we got a decent amount accomplished, got out of the house some, but also spent time hanging out. So that is my parenting update...

On the TTC side of things, we have our appointment with our RE on March 18th. Today I started back on prenatal vitamins and I am cutting out caffeine. Day one without caffeine is always tough for me, but I am hopeful that in a couple of days I will adjust and not miss it so much. I won't start having much to say in terms of TTC until after our RE appointment, but today feels a bit like Day 1 on our TTC#2 official journey...

QOTW: I don't think I actually saw a movie that came out in 2014! HAHAHA

[healz413]

We are 11w6d today and today is the last day of progesterone and estrace! Since about week 7 we have been alternating between PIO and suppositories because my injection sites were starting to protest. manada gave me my last PIO shot today. Can't say I'm gonna miss those. And I'm definitely not going to miss the drippy suppositories!

We have our N/T scan on Weds. It is standard protocol at our RE office to stay there through 12 weeks, do the N/T, and then transfer care. It's going to be weird going from ultrasounds every two weeks to having almost no ultrasounds unless there is bad news.

Other than a super sensitive nose and continued tiredness, my main symptom seems to be moodiness. Just ask manada. I'm not always my most pleasant, patient self and a I have a tendency to cry about little things.

QOTW: I would have to say Pride. We absolutely loved it! We also really liked 100 Foot Journey. And we both enjoyed Tammy (although we wouldn't claim it was great movie). And Big Hero 6 was quite enjoyable.

[karlamo]

RM80, things are getting close for you!
kh826, 9 months, where is the time going??
healz413, BIG milestones for you both. Graduating from PIO and the RE!!!

Life in my neck of the woods: As I have been blubbering about all week, R turns 1 on Wednesday. My wife and I have been looking back over the past year and can't believe how far we have come as mothers. The day we brought him home from the hospital, I threw up in the toliet I was so nervous and today I am feeding him cheerios while curling my hair and making our lunches! My have I grown into my role.

Now with Moka, I am 13 weeks 3 days. Last week we had our NT scan and baby looked great and will get the results at around 17 weeks after the second blood draw. R went with us to the test and was clapping his hands at the screen. I have my 14 week apt on Wed. and they will do another u/s to check on the SCH. Hopefully it has shrunk and is no longer an issue. Otherwise, we are just pacing ourselves with the pregnancy and taking it week by week. It's turning out to be very different than with R but I'm guessing that comes with having a second child.

[karlamo]

RM80, things are getting close for you!
kh826, 9 months, where is the time going??
healz413, BIG milestones for you both. Graduating from PIO and the RE!!!

Life in my neck of the woods: As I have been blubbering about all week, R turns 1 on Wednesday. My wife and I have been looking back over the past year and can't believe how far we have come as mothers. The day we brought him home from the hospital, I threw up in the toliet I was so nervous and today I am feeding him cheerios while curling my hair and making our lunches! My have I grown into my role.

Now with Moka, I am 13 weeks 3 days. Last week we had our NT scan and baby looked great and will get the results at around 17 weeks after the second blood draw. R went with us to the test and was clapping his hands at the screen. I have my 14 week apt on Wed. and they will do another u/s to check on the SCH. Hopefully it has shrunk and is no longer an issue. Otherwise, we are just pacing ourselves with the pregnancy and taking it week by week. It's turning out to be very different than with R but I'm guessing that comes with having a second child.

[RM80]

kh826, so exciting to officially be on day 1 of TTC!! Hope the caffeine withdrawal is going OK! I was REALLY good with our first attempt, I stopped drinking, stopped caffeine, etc. this time, up to IUI day I plan to keep at the coffee. Maybe a bad plan...

healz413, wow, is it graduation time already! How exciting and nerve wracking all at once I'm sure! Thinking of you guys!

karlamo, you too are cooking right along! How was R's party?? It was this weekend right?

[amberreva]

No baby for me this weekend. She passed the NST with flying colors the nurses consistently are shocked my how active she still is. We were told that we have a little athlete in there. I however did not pass the BP portion of the NST and now get to do a 24hr urine collection starting tomorrow morning and was told not to return to work. I still have to go in at some point to pick up the Short Term paper work so I can actually get paid for this. I go in for another NST on Wednesday along with my 39w check up and to drop off my jug of urine. Fun Fun! Because I will be officially 39w at that point I guess it is more likely for them to make the decision to induce where as before 39w they would rather not. So taking it one day at a time and knowing that any day now could be the day.

[RM80]

amberreva, Thinking of you! Glad she's doing so well in there and still cooking away, but OMG- soooooo soooooon! Hope it goes well!

[jgy]

kh826,here's to day #1 on the next journey.
karlamo, I have high confidence that things will be different, more comfortable with #2 now that I "Know what I'm doing." Watch me be wrong though. Do you have more confidence heading into this? Or do you think it's going to be a big yardsale since now we will be outnumbered any time we try to solo parent?
healz413, stopping Progesterone has been one of the scariest things for me to do with both of these pregnancies. But both times its been a non-issue. Good luck on this big milestone!

G is now 23 months, and talks up a storm constantly. It's almost overwhelming. Maybe it's just that it still takes quite a bit of effort to understand what he's saying, but it's honestly exhausting. Also thrilling, and hilarious. This weekend I took him to the women's Basketball game at the University (S's work) and he was SUCH a trooper. The game went into overtime, and he didn't get more than a 30 minute nap that morning, but he did a great job. Definitely squirmy at times, but manageable. I was so proud.

As for little Sticky Ricky in there, we're chugging along at 14w3d and things seem fine. I'm still trying to figure out prenatal care, but we have a Meet and Greet with a great Midwifery group tomorrow mid-morning. So if all goes well and I can finagle the referral I would need, we should hopefully have things settled soon. That will be a HUGE stress off of my mind.

Looking forward, we're heading down a long stretch of solo parenting and other challenges. This weekend S has to travel. Then she's back until (likely) Wednesday when she has to leave again. Depending on how the team does, she could be gone until Sunday again. Then she's home next week until Saturday when she leaves for a 10 day international trip with another team. My Mom will fly in to help starting Friday the 13th, but it's still going to be a challenging month for us. I'm trying to buck up, but I'm pretty nervous about it.

That's what I've got! I'm glad to be back and more active here, I look forward to catching up on everyone's lives.

[jgy]

RM80,for some reason it cut off my note to you - I can't believe how fast your IUI is coming up! I'm really rooting for you guys. Good luck!

[kh826]

amberreva, thinking of you! Did they do a cervical check? Do you know if you are starting to dilate? Sending you lots of support and good thoughts for a happy labor and birth experience!

[ionaerebor]

It's CD8 for me, so tomorrow is my last day of clomiphene, and then my first ultrasound (this cycle) is on Thursday. My partner is completely convinced this is going to be the month for us, and though of course I hope she's right, I can't help but feel like she's just a bit too optimistic.

QOTW: Probably the The Grand Budapest Hotel. It came out almost a year ago, and its the only film that came to mind from 2014, so it must have made an impression. Though thinking of it now, 100 Foot Journey was really good too.

[karlamo]

jgy, Ha, I feel like it will be a little of both. I know what things I need to let go of and what things I need to buckle down on. The wild card for us is 2 under 2. I'm hiring a pp doula to help me out 2 days a week for when mamosey goes back to work.
Mommy would like to shower and drink coffee and right now with R it doesn't happen so with 2, forget it!

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

40w+6 Fml. As of thurs still only 1cm and 60%. Nothing changing , no reason to induce.

Qotw- ummm tough call, I enjoyed gone girl but also fault in my stars and saw if I stay last night which was good. Looking forward to more hunger games and pitch perfect 2 this year!!!

[Deleted]

Im positive Ive not seen one movie that came out since 2010 so Oscars mean nothing to me this year. Ive heard there were some good speeches.

JGY we did a college bb game a couple of weeks ago...J lying on the floor for a good part of it... till we went up to the balcony. When I wasnt afraid of him hurling himself off-- it was great so he could run around with his gal pal M. With J everything is a process. He will be into it next time, but new things can take a bit.

What do I have to look forward to? 2 extra nights off to drink the poison 1 night (tonight) and the ass cam (colonoscopy) tomorrow! Its a sick person who would rather fast and expel than go to work. 4 nights snuggled up to the little man. He asks every night- Is this a home night? Im so happy to say yes. I know as soon as the bunk bed arrives he will never sleep in Mommas bed again- hes allready informed me that I can sleep on the bottom bunk. And since he can and does sleep fine by himself... Im taking our few days left! Allready he will creep off to his own bed occasionally.

Amberreva- you are so chill... Im anxious for you! Cant wait to meet your LO
Happy upcoming bdays to both Karlamo's LO and JGY- time flies by
Super happy things are cookin along for Healz and Karlamo and JGY

Twomoms and KH826- counting down. Other than the hideous expensive and countless cycles- I did enjoy the trying part... FX for good folli growth 2moms, and KH for quiting caffeine. I would be a terror if I had to at this point!

[amberreva]

kh826 they said I was a generous finger tip. I will see how my NST goes on Wednesday my BP just seems to want to stay in the 140s when up until 38w it was always good. I like to think that baby girl is waiting for a name before she makes her appearance.

2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) you are so close. Your eviction date is scheduled for March 2nd right? Hopefully it won't come to that. Were you having any contractions during your NST?

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

I had little contractions during nst but I didn't feel them . I've been maybe having some since but nothing consistent or really bad.
I'm not actually scheduled to be induced, just assuming that will be the date as I'll be 41+6 and my dr works Mondays at the hospital.
I'm going stir crazy

[karlamo]

2mrsks (mrs&mrsk), amberreva, have you had a bio test done of just NST? I remember at 40 + weeks we had a bio test done to determine if they would induce. The bonus with that is we got another u/s and a pretty accurate weight guess.

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

I don't know what bio test is but we did have an u/s at the last appt

[mahler5]

C is one now! Time has flown. She had a good party. Nothing over the top. We just had grandparents, my brother, and a few moms and babies. I made her a vanilla cake topped with strawberry icing and a blueberry border. She very delicately ate all the blueberries first and then tried a few strawberries. She definitely had too much sugar and was constant energy past her bedtime. I'll try to attach a pic.

In general C is all over the place. She is practically running now and in to everything. I keep saying that but it seems like it is more and more the case every week.


My period started Saturday. It's weird getting one after almost two years. I called the RE and am going in for a mock transfer Friday, and started birth control pills today to help line up L and my cycles. We are attempting reciprocal IVF.

I liked the Imitation Game a lot but I think it came out in 2015. I only saw 2 movies at the theatre in 2014, catching fire and hero 6. Both good as well.

[mahler5]

RM80 - that's exciting. Hope everything goes well this week. Fx for you!!

kh826 -- im excited you all are officially TTC #2!!

amberreva -- I'm so excited for you! We had C at 39 weeks on the dot after water broke, so they induced.

[karlamo]

Feb 23, 2015 13:33:29 GMT -5 2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) said:

I don't know what bio test is but we did have an u/s at the last appt

 Google explains it better then me:)

Biophysical Attribute Test
 
Breathing
 1 breathing episode within 30 minutes
 No breathing episodes within 30 minutes
 
Movement
 2 or more movements within 30 minutes
 less than 2 movements within 30 minutes
 
Muscle Tone
 1 or more episodes of active extension/flexion of limbs, etc. (i.e. opening and closing a hand).
 Slow extension/flexion of limbs, partially open fetal hand, etc

 Heart Rate
 2 or more episodes of reactive heart rate acceleration within 20 min
 1 or more episodes of unreactive heart rate acceleration
 
Amniotic Fluid
 1 or more adequate pockets of fluid

[mahler5]

2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) -- I'm so excited for you!!! I would be going crazy waiting. Hang in there. I'm so excited for all the new babies coming!

healz413 -- yay for no more shots or suppositories!

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

No I didn't have all that... But we really don't want to induce unless we have to so maybe next week

[mahler5]

jgy -- I hope all your solo parenting days go well! That's a lot of days on your own. I can't imagine.

You all have me thinking of taking C to a women's Bball game. I guess I should get on that before the season is over!

[amberreva]

I have an u/s scheduled for the day after me EDD so if she doesn't come before 3/2 I will be getting another u/s but I don't know what said u/s will entail.

[cetcar]

RM80, Good luck! I hope it all does smoothly!
kh826, How exciting you're thinking about #2!
jgy, Good luck solo parenting!

I'd love to tag you all and send each of you well wishes but I have to get back to work.

Things seems to be moving along for us with our first try. Picked up the vials at our bank on Thursday and dropped them off at our RE's office (lots of driving....unfortunately they're like 1-1.5 hrs apart). Carrying that box felt so strange. It was MUCH larger than I was expecting- like 2.5' tall. I thought I would be able to put it in a bag, but it didn't fit. Completed 5 days of 100mg of Clomid on Friday. I had very little side effects so I was surprised to hear at my ultrasound this morning that I have 2.5-3 follicles. Our coordinator said that's the number she aims for so she gave me my trigger shot. We go in tomorrow and Wednesday for the IUIs then on Thursday I start taking progesterone. A nurse will do the IUI on Tuesday and then the doctor will do it on Wednesday. This all feels so surreal but I would imagine that could also be exaggerated by the fact that this is our first try. Once we get used to the process and trying maybe it will feel more real.

[wittyandwaiting]

It's cd19!! I am halfway through the two week wait! Woo hoo! This wait is crawling by! C is convinced that it will be positive this month while I am trying to maintain a level of optimism without really getting my hopes up. Who am I kidding?!? My hopes are up.

cetcar - sending you good mojo for your IUIs!

amberreva and 2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) / I saw this and thought of you both: www.buzzfeed.com/alivelez/her-baby-was-due-so-she-tried-to-dance-him-out-to-thriller

mahler5 - Hooray for AF!

ionaerebor - Hoping the clomiphene worked its magic and have some great follicles!

jgy I love age 2-ish!!!! Hoping the next month flies by and is easier than expected.

healz413 - Hooray for being done with Progesterone!

kh826 - Congrats on the beginning of TTC Journey #2! I hope it's a short trip!

RM80 - FX for a great update! Looks like we'll be in the TWW together for a few days!

QOTW: I really enjoyed The Lego Movie, not only was it awesome, but DS and I went out and saw it together and had a total blast that night.

[RM80]

My update- apparently I'm slow! Cd13- had u/s, 1 follie at 17mm, not quite there, I go back wed for another scan. IUI likely Friday or Saturday! Ugh- I hate when I'm not in the 'normal' range- Google is not my friend!