Thankful Thursday PAIF edition!

[ginnyjones82]

So it was brought up in the Bitching thread to maybe have this also!! I like the idea of one thread to bitch about things and another to remind us all of things to be thankful for

So here we go!! Oh, but the one rule is that it has to be something other than your BFP!!

[ginnyjones82]

I'm thankful for MH. He's given me the opportunity to quit the job I hate and go back to school. Recent events have also turned this in to the opportunity to be a SAHM, then pick up part time work when baby is school aged!!

[amshark]

I am thankful for 31w1d - Exactly 11 weeks post PPROM. I'm thankful that many of the things that Dr. Google warned me about on that day did not come to pass.

I'm also thankful that the roommate that I've had for the past week is such a nice and easy to get along with person. If I have to share a hospital room with a stranger, at least its a very pleasant and relatable stranger.

[ginnyjones82]

amshark, I'm glad Dr Google was wrong, and the you have a better roommate now!

[astop87]

I'm thankful for a snow day today. My a** is so sore from PIO shots. I'm spending the day in bed sitting on a heating pad and catching up on tv and eating cookies our neighbor just brought over. It's good to have a lazy day sometimes.

[IFinTN]

I am thankful that Zaxby's came to my small town! A garden Cobb zalad is just what I needed for lunch today

[IFinTN]

Feb 26, 2015 12:13:46 GMT -5 amshark said:

I am thankful for 31w1d - Exactly 11 weeks post PPROM. I'm thankful that many of the things that Dr. Google warned me about on that day did not come to pass.

I'm also thankful that the roommate that I've had for the past week is such a nice and easy to get along with person. If I have to share a hospital room with a stranger, at least its a very pleasant and relatable stranger.

You're doing amazing!! Do you get any more steroids? Will they let you go at a certain time point if you are stable? I know you really wanted to deliver at the other hospital closer to you....

[hbanana18]

Feb 26, 2015 12:13:46 GMT -5 amshark said:

I am thankful for 31w1d - Exactly 11 weeks post PPROM. I'm thankful that many of the things that Dr. Google warned me about on that day did not come to pass.

I'm also thankful that the roommate that I've had for the past week is such a nice and easy to get along with person. If I have to share a hospital room with a stranger, at least its a very pleasant and relatable stranger.

I can't believe you are at 31w! That is freakin awesome. You are kicking ass - I am sure it has sucked being on 10+weeks of bed rest and you have had such a good attitude about it all.

Today, I am thankful I have hit V-day! My BMB unfortunately had a few 2nd trimester losses and it breaks my heart. I know I won't fully comprehend that I have a baby until I have the baby, but this helps me relax a lot knowing she would have a chance, should something happen.

[jessimi06]

I'm thankful for making it to 24w3d (so far), that I've stopped bleeding for now, and for all the kicks from the babies that serves as a reminder that they're growing and are ok.

I'm also thankful for my wonderful DH who has been amazing and is picking up my slack. I didn't think it was possible, but it's made me love him even more.

[Smootiepie]

I'm thankful that, at my new OB appt yesterday, I got a surprise u/s! Baby is still measuring right on track w/ the hb increased to 165 (it was 141 last week). Oh, and I'm in love w/ the new OB...

Also, I was feeling so great after seeing baby that I spilled the beans to several close friends at a happy hour last night. It honestly blew me away how excited they all were for me and made me feel all kinds of loved!

[ginnyjones82]

I have another! I'm thankful that I made the switch to the OB closer to the new house. My now former OB had grouped me in with all the other pregnant women since it happened on it's own and really didn't care about my infertility history. The new OBs office actually cares. I was scheduled to meet with an NP on 3/9, but they called today and said they were reviewing my history and want me to see and MD instead because of my history of IF!! Finally someone taking my IF brain seriously!! The only downfall is that the appointment is now 3/11.... but I'll finally get a u/s!!

hbanana18, congrats on hitting v-day!!

Smootiepie, yay for being in love with new OBs!!

jessimi06, glad the babies are giving you a reminder that they are ok!

astop87, sounds like this snow day is just what you needed!

IFinTN, while I don't have a Zaxby's I'm now wanting a cobb salad!

[hbanana18]

Feb 26, 2015 13:36:38 GMT -5 ginnyjones82 said:

I have another! I'm thankful that I made the switch to the OB closer to the new house. My now former OB had grouped me in with all the other pregnant women since it happened on it's own and really didn't care about my infertility history. The new OBs office actually cares. I was scheduled to meet with an NP on 3/9, but they called today and said they were reviewing my history and want me to see and MD instead because of my history of IF!! Finally someone taking my IF brain seriously!! The only downfall is that the appointment is now 3/11.... but I'll finally get a u/s!!

hbanana18, congrats on hitting v-day!!

Smootiepie, yay for being in love with new OBs!!

jessimi06, glad the babies are giving you a reminder that they are ok!

astop87, sounds like this snow day is just what you needed!

IFinTN, while I don't have a Zaxby's I'm now wanting a cobb salad!

That is awesome! Being comfortable with your OB is so important!

[DrHooch]

I am thankful for my SIL. She has been so supportive through IF, and is now so excited for my BFP! She rivals me and DH in excitement I am very, very lucky to have such a wonderful SIL!

[IFinTN]

Feb 26, 2015 13:18:08 GMT -5 Smootiepie said:

I'm thankful that, at my new OB appt yesterday, I got a surprise u/s! Baby is still measuring right on track w/ the hb increased to 165 (it was 141 last week). Oh, and I'm in love w/ the new OB...

Also, I was feeling so great after seeing baby that I spilled the beans to several close friends at a happy hour last night. It honestly blew me away how excited they all were for me and made me feel all kinds of loved!

That's great! I think telling people is scary but it is really nice to have others squee in excitement and celebrate for you even if you remain guarded during those early days. 

[sewfie2]

ginnyjones82,I just came in to start this thread! You beat me to it.

I'm thankful for the couch in my office and the post-lunch nap I was able to fit in during my lunch break. I'm also thankful I was able to eat good, healthy food yesterday and today (this bean has basically only let me keep greasy stuff down for most of the last week!).

I'm thankful that my (favorite) kitty with kidney problems is doing better. She's still thin, but she's eating and she's acting pretty sprightly.

[ginnyjones82]

sewfie2, you can do it next week glad you got a lunch time nap and your kitty is doing better!!

[katemonster]

I'm thankful to be working from home in sweats and a sweatshirt. Also for peanut butter Snickers.

[sunnyb]

I'm so so thankful for these little babies.
I'm thankful for my husband who never missed an appointment.
I'm thankful that it's almost spring break!

[amshark]

Feb 26, 2015 12:56:06 GMT -5 IFinTN said:

Feb 26, 2015 12:13:46 GMT -5 amshark said:

I am thankful for 31w1d - Exactly 11 weeks post PPROM. I'm thankful that many of the things that Dr. Google warned me about on that day did not come to pass.

I'm also thankful that the roommate that I've had for the past week is such a nice and easy to get along with person. If I have to share a hospital room with a stranger, at least its a very pleasant and relatable stranger.

You're doing amazing!! Do you get any more steroids? Will they let you go at a certain time point if you are stable? I know you really wanted to deliver at the other hospital closer to you....

IFinTN,The plan now is to deliver here at 34 weeks. That's a pretty standard delivery date for PPROM - when most people believe the risk for infection outweighs the risks of premature birth.
I originally wanted to deliver at my local hospital, but I'm more comfortable being here with the higher level NICU now. Besides, my hospital is 15 minutes from my house, this hospital is only 20-25 minutes - it's really not that big of a difference now that I've had time to think about it.

[sunnyb]

amshark I'm so happy for you! Chugging right along!

[gsancho]

I'm thankful that tomorrow is my last day of work at the office. And today they surprised me with a baby shower. The people I was close to at work left recently, since our client's contract expired with the agency. And I mostly work with guys, so it was a very sweet surprise. After tomorrow, I'll still work part time as a freelancer directly with the client, but I'll get to be at home (in PJs!) and only do 20hrs a week.