1. I don't feel quite ready yet to join the pregnancy check-in. Hopefully after our second u/s on Friday, if we hear a heartbeat (we saw it at our u/s last week, but didn't hear it yet), then I will feel a little more secure and ready to officially call myself pregnant. I just worry that it is still very early and anything could happen...
2. At any rate, in terms of pregnancy, I am 7w3d today. We have our second u/s with the RE this Friday (will be 7w6d), and if everything looks good then we graduate to the OB. Our second u/s is a bit earlier than usual since we will be away on vacation next week. I called and made my first OB appointment and appointment for the NT scan last week after we saw the heartbeat. Getting appointment, especially in the Summer, can be a challenge. I'm glad I didn't wait, the first available appointment with my OB was July 7th, so I took it. It will be about 3.5 weeks between our last u/s with our RE and first OB appointment. That makes me nervous, but hopefully the time will go a bit more quickly since we will be on vacation for 8 days of that time.
3. I learned at the RE last week that I will have to be on PIO injections and Estrace until 12 weeks. With William's pregnancy, I was only on PIO until 9 weeks, but that was a fresh cycle. I hadn't realized that it is longer with a frozen cycle. It really is no big deal, and it will actually be reassuring since from 8 weeks to 11.5 weeks I won't have any appointments, but my sore bum isn't thrilled...
4. My nausea with this pregnancy so far comes in spurts/cycles which is different from last time. I will have 3-4 days where I will feel totally normal and not nauseous at all, then I will have 1-2 days of strong nausea off-and-on, and then another 3-4 days where I feel totally normal again. It's a little strange. With William's pregnancy, I started feeling nauseous at about 5.5 weeks and it didn't stop until 14 weeks. I know it is still early, and things can change, and I also know that every pregnancy is different. I have to keep reminding myself of that. The nausea reassures me for some strange reason, so I would rather have it than not.
5. I am so excited for our vacation! It has been 2.5 years since our last real vacation. Between TTC, pregnancy, and having a baby, vacationing just wasn't in the cards for financial and logistical reasons. Before that though we had always taken at least 2 trips a year, so this feels like a long stretch for us.
6. Even though our flight doesn't leave until Saturday morning, I am considering Friday afternoon the start to our vacation. Our flight on Saturday is super early in the AM, and my FIL has boatloads of Marriott points, so he decided that we should all stay at the Marriott that is attached to the airport on Friday night so that we can "roll out of bed and get on the plane" HAHA. We said why not, since our goal for this vacation is to just go with the flow and relax.
7. There are some work peeps who are driving me UP THE WALL. I think my tolerance/patience for total nonsense is nearing record lows. I just don't have sympathy for folks who feel the need to complain about everything and can see the good in nothing. There is a small group of negative over-reactors that seem to be feeding off of each other and it is getting out of hand. Ugh! End rant.
8. I have been falling asleep on the couch every night for the last few weeks. I wake up after about an hour or so of uncomfortable couch sleep and I am totally disoriented. I should just go upstairs to bed when I start feeling like I'm about to fall asleep, but I feel badly leaving J alone every night when I go to bed early. We finally reclaimed our evening time for ourselves/each other a couple of months ago when we transitioned William into his own room, and now I feel like I just want to bail on her and go to bed at 9pm every night.
9. Our families think we are totally nuts for having our kids so close in age. Everyone seems genuinely happy that we are expecting again, but I don't think they get it at all as to why we want kiddos so close together. Truly there are several reasons, but a big part of it is that we want at least 3 kids, and I want to be DONE by 35. I know there are lots of people who are not done, and many who haven't even started, by 35, and that is absolutely wonderfully fine for them, but for me, my personal preference is to be done having babies by then. I turned 31 in March. I have time, but you never know what the future holds. I just don't want to wait. I also really LOVE the idea of kids that grow up as best friends. There are big age gaps between me and all of my siblings. I always felt out of touch and a bit like I was missing out on something because I was so much older. I don't want any of my kids to ever feel that way. Anyway, it's important to me, and as long as we can manage it, I don't think it is anyone else's business how we decide to space out our family. My mother has made a few "dig" type comments though. She seems to think that is it "unfair to poor William" to get a sibling so soon. Which I think is ridiculous. We shower that boy with love and attention 24/7. He is our world. That is NOT going to change. We have enough love and attention to go around, and everything will be just fine. My mother has actually said "I hope William doesn't hate getting a sibling and really start acting out... " Why do people think comments like that are OK to be said out loud?!?!
10. I have a lot of work to do today, and not a lot of motivation to do it. Bah Humbug! Oh well, happy Tuesday!
1. R slept till 7:22am. YAY!!! Not yay, I was wedged inbetween him and my cat.
2. It's going to be in the 80-90's this week. I'm thinking of taking R to a splash pad.
3. Our house is still in disarray from our wood floor drama. They should be completed this weekend.
4. I failed my 1 hour glucose test. I go back next week for the 3 hour one.
5. As of Thursday we have roughly 11 weeks left before Moka's arrival. We still haven't even started on the nursery.
6. My lower back is hurting me. I need to make a chiro apt and my wife bought me a massage for my birthday. I should get on that too.
7. kh826, Don't you love how people seem to have so many opinions on what is best for you and your family? We haven't had the "they're so close in age comments" yet mostly because people know our IF history so any baby is a miracle for us. With that said, we do get how R is going to have a hard time adjusting. My response is, you're right. Going from 2 doting moms who are at his beck and call to now being told to wait will definately be an adjustment for him. But we're confident he'll survive having a sibling.
8. We need to open our pool. It's still puke color green from the winter.
9. Our lawn is all brown from lack of rain.
10. I am always surprised by how many people don't know what it means to speak in the first person. #interpreterproblems.
1. Starbucks makes me happy. Put all the caramel in my beverage please. 2. Went and looked at a new house for the parentals yesterday. Spent some QT with the fam. Was a really good night. 3. Doc attempted my second stretch and sweep yesterday. Fail. Medical fingerbang for no reason = awesome. 4. In the office today, don't want to be. Seem to be developing a pattern here... 5. Just missed a call from the doc's office. They don't call to say hi. Place your bets on UTI! 6. I want to build a bay window seat. 7. Yes, before the baby comes. 8. Yes, by myself. 9. People need to stop asking me if I've had the baby. Trust me, if we're close, you'll know. 10. People need to stop telling me he needs to come already. If someone is ready for him to be out, it's me. He doens't need to come early so you can go to the cottage (or not have to come home mid-weekend), or so we can bring him up to Blue Mountain this weekend, or so he can share your birthday. He'll come when he's good and ready.
I'm feeling particularly anxious at the moment. I thought about posting about this earlier today, but then I didn't... but since you asked about my EDD, I will take the opportunity to let this out (TRIGGER WARNING, PLEASE DON'T CONTINUE READING IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE TO SCARES IN EARLY PREGNANCY AND FEAR OF LOSS).... so, late morning today, a little before lunch I went to the bathroom and had some light pink discharge (TMI, I know). It was a small amount, and it was basically mucous that had a light pink tint to it. About 30 mins later I went back to the bathroom and I had a light brown/tan colored discharge. Same thick mucous consistency. Since then I have gone to the bathroom at least 3 more times, and nothing. I have had some light cramping in my lower uterus area, but that is not unusual. I have been having light cramping off and on the whole time since our positive beta test, and I had light cramping with William's pregnancy until about 9-10 weeks. That part is normal for me. I never had this type of discharge with William's pregnancy. I plan to wait it out and see what tomorrow brings before calling my RE. I have an u/s scheduled for Friday already. I am trying not to panic or overreact, but I am also scared. I know this could be totally nothing, but it could also be worse case scenario kind of stuff. So, there you have it. Feel free to reassure me, but please keep in mind that my anxiety is already high, so anything other than positivity right now would really not be helpful. If something bad is happening in there, there is nothing that can be done. I am just going to try to remain optimistic and write this off as my uterus stretching out to make room for another big ole baby. Thanks for listening, friends...
kh826, I'm so sorry about my timing. If you remember back when I was 5 weeks I had not spotting, but down right heavy bleeding with clots. It happened on 2 separate days. Both times I was a wreck and called my RE and we went assuming the worst had happened. Each time we were shocked that the pregnancy was continuing as normal. My levels looked good, hb was there. It's amazing what can happen down there that has no impact on the baby. It turns out I had a SCH, and a pretty large one at that.
While we all know anything can happen, yours sounds very minor and the good news is it's not getting worse. I'm glad you have an apt Friday. If you feel like you need to be seen/reassured sooner, call them. Pregnancy is stressful, especially the early weeks. Keep thinking positive thoughts.
Oh kh826, sending big hugs your way! I know bleeding can be normal, but it's always scary! Glad to hear it's not getting worse and you have an appointment Friday! Don't hesitate to call and get on earlier for peace of mind. Sorry you are going thru this!
kh826 I'm sure seeing anything unusual would worry me as well, I hope your doctor can see you ASAP and that it is all a-OK in there. MW and I also wanted our kids very close together. The original plan was for her to get pregnant and I would start TTC when she was 6 months along. That's not going to happen now because we discovered she really needs to do IVF and we don't have the money for that. But everyone thought we were completely crazy!
1. My mom got half of the 42 staples taken out of her 13" scar this afternoon from the surgery she had two weeks ago and she says she's feeling better.
2. I flew back to PDX last night from helping her recover at home, while I in no way want to move back to CA, I hate that my parents live so far away.
3. There was an adorable 9 month old baby and his mom in the row with me on the plane, and two little girls in the rows ahead of me. Not good for the baby fever!
4. It's hotter here in OR than it was in CA, thank goodness for AC.
5. While I was gone for a week my garden exploded, there are tons of strawberries almost ready to be picked and enough lettuce to feed the whole neighborhood.
6. I really need to finish up a project I started in the backyard, adding stone to the perimeter to keep it nice and dry and free of weeds, but it's so darn hot I don't think I'll get to it this week.
7. I need to get 5k more steps in for the day. Looks like an evening walk is in order.
8. We're so glad The Fosters is back, we both love the show.
9. It's tax time again for those of us that have to send in quarterly estimated payments. Bye bye money.
10. Meanwhile, I'm lusting after this chandelier for our dining room. If we have cash left over at the end of the month I'm going to pull the trigger.
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kh826, *HUGE HUGS* Easier said than done, but try not to worry. It's just random spotting that is going to go away and all will be good in the world! Because I said so!
1. My Mom is in Italy!!!!! 2. She went with a couple who has been friends of the family since before I was born 3. She's doing the guided tour thing. Started in Venice then Florence, and is headed to Rome in a day or two 4. I am beyond happy that she is travelling and doing what she wants since my Dad passed away 5. My parents used to drive to the States every summer for vacation. My Dad hated having a schedule, so he never liked the idea of going on guided tours 6. My Mom almost didn't go on the vacation, but it's a trip of a lifetime, so she went 7. My Dad wold have hated it because of the schedules, but would have loved it for all the historical stuff 8. I want to go to Italy 9. I hope my Mom gets us something.. haha 10. I hope our vacation this summer doesn't get canceled and I can see her in July and we can do our own little touristy stuff in Nova Scotia.
1. It's late and Owen just started rumbling... Do I nurse or offer a bottle???
2. Weaning is tough but it's slowly working.
3. kh826 - Sending positive thoughts. As you may remember I bled too and now there's an Owen :-) still it's scary. I hope you get solid reassurance soon. Also I love the 22 month sibling gap - yours will be 20ish right? We'd have done it again for #3 but - life. :-)
4. I'm starving, but it's midnight and I'm in bed so I hope this cold glas of water will do the trick.
5. Ok - now I'm falling asleep.... This is not the 1st time tonight I drifted off while writing a TTT... My life must be boring.
6. I think that's it for me...maybe I'll finish tomorrow. God night!!
Thanks for all the support and encouragement. I haven't had any more spotting since yesterday, and I feel fine today. I was a little nauseous while getting ready this AM, so that actually made me feel a tad better (silly, I know). My plan is to just wait for our appointment on Friday unless I see more spotting/discharge before then. Thanks again for helping to put me a bit at ease for the moment. You peeps are great!
1. Does it still count if I'm here on Thursday? 2. Olivia has spent 5 nights straight in her crib all night. 3. I'm hoping that the work we had done will make her room more comfortable. 4. I've been more consistent with exercise over the past 2 weeks and I've lost 3 pounds. 5. DW and I are kind of stalled with discussions of TTC #2. I'm a little frustrated but trying to be as respectful as possible of her feelings. 6. Work is still ridiculous and I don't see how to get out of here. Just childish stuff that should not happen in a professional office. 7. Vacation in 15 days!!! 8. DW picked up a few extra hours per week at work. It makes me sad that I can't provide for our family despite having a master's degree. 9. I need to believe that the right job or work for myself option exists, I just need to keep looking and working on it. 10. Did I mention 15 days till vacation!
kh826, sending hugs, love, and good vibes your way. I had some dark brown spotting at about 8ish weeks, I think. Scared the shit out of me but turns out to be nothing. I'm hoping your ultrasound tomorrow is super fabulous!
****loss and living child discussed***** We're queer. I'm 34, have severe stage 4 endo, and both fallopian tubes are gone. My love ("Manada" 33) was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve. We did Partner IVF (my eggs, her uterus). We lost our twins Tav.in and Ca.sey at 21 weeks gestation.
Post by twotxmommies on Jun 11, 2015 11:37:47 GMT -5
1. some b in the parking lot just asked me if i was having twins...whaaaaaaaaaa 2. today was the first time i have ever wanted to choke a stranger 3. baby shower is Saturday, can't wait 4. do people shop off registries any more 5. i hope the answer to 4 is YES 6. DW is being an ass hat today, maybe it’s me...nah 7. installed LO car seat and had it checked 8. trying to get used to having a car seat in my car 9. wonder if people who pass by my car parked, look to see if there is a baby in it 10.really glad today isn’t really Tuesday
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Post by wittyandwaiting on Jun 11, 2015 20:56:47 GMT -5
1. Thursday is the new Tuesday.
2. This TWW has actually been pretty good so far and I haven't been going totally crazy but I still have five more days until Beta.
3. My RE said absolutely no allergy pills so my face is basically filled with snot and eye goop.
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5. I had an AGM at work tonight, thank God that's over with I feel like I can finally breathe. Actually no, I don't feel like I can breathe, I've still got allergies.
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6. Had a very interesting discussion with DS today about perspective and how multiple people can see the same thing differently, I used this picture since we are both super visual people and it went really well.
7. Orange is the New Black is out! A few hours early. Who's planning to watch this weekend?
8. It's not even 10 o'clock yet and I'm absolutely exhausted, I think more workplaces should offer naptime.
9. I'm so cozy in my bed right now.
10. I just realized that big brother starts soon, anybody here watch?
1. I know it's Thursday, not Tuesday, but it's been a heck of a week. 2. Sweetie's 94 year old grandmother passed away over the weekend. 3. The funeral is tomorrow. :-( 4. I leave for Texas on Sunday morning 5. Summer school starts next week, so I've been prepping and writing sub plans and calling families and doing trainings and reading IEPs. 6. Sweetie's lab had a big BBQ last night. There were babies. I flirted with them. 7. I got a smiley face on an OPK on day 12, which is right on schedule. Next time I ovulate, we are planning to do at home ICI! 8. My little brother (25) got salmonella. :-( 9. I got into a program to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst! Its a little over a year long and 100% online. I'm pretty pumped, but it doesn't start until July. 10. Okay. Gotta go to bed. Gotta herd Sweetie to bed too.
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