Grad Thread 3/22

[ceejay]

Come on everyone! Show us your bumps and babies!

[teraiin]

Hi GKU! I'm 33ww4d!

Yesterday I had a bit of a bleeding scare unfortunately. My doctor is positive it wasn't anything serious, but luckily I already had an appointment scheduled for this afternoon so at least they'll be able to check me out today. Baby boy is moving around like crazy, so I think things are fine, but it certainly stressed me out!

Here's my bump shot from last week:


Hope you all are doing well! I'm still a lurking lurker who butts in from time to time.

[kellybenelly83]

teraiin hopefully it's nothing!!
@ismellbooks 97!! That's nuts. I hope he comes early (but full term) for you

Afm Ryan is 5 weeks old, we are smiling more and more these days which is awesome. He pulled a one wake up night last night which was awesome!! I woke up super confused when he cried at 3am because I guess I dreamed I just fed him at 1 like normal? Anyways it was great for our sleep deprivation. Days are good, but long. I miss my dh a lot when he's at work. I have my pp ob appointment next Tuesday so I'm hoping to get the all clear for exercise, bathing, sex, etc. I do have to get on bc though because we are not thinking of #2 anytime soon.
I leave you with a few smiles! Ignore the boob.

[TrickyJedi]

Hi Ladies! Noah is 5 months 15 days and a total ham.  He hasn't met a baby food he doesn't like yet, even peas.

Trigger-Family loss mentioned 

We lost my grandfather last week which has been devastating but I'm so thankful that Noah got to meet him. This picture isn't from this week but it is one of my favorites...

And to not be a total downer here he is this week.

Still rooting for all you lovelies!

[teraiin]

Thanks @ismellbooks and kellybenelly83! The doctor is nearly certain it was part of my mucus plug. Totally normal and not something to be concerned with. But I was fortunate enough to not have any spotting or anything all pregnancy, so to see bloody discharge freaked me out!

[teraiin]

@ismellbooks, I can't believe how close you are to snuggling your baby!

kellybenelly83, those pictures are adorable!

TrickyJedi, So sorry to hear about your loss!

pippacricket, I can't believe you're 12 weeks already! Congrats on the good NT scan!

[kleigh]

Hi GKU!! Its really happening!! I'm 6 weeks + 2 days today and had my first ultrasound yesterday.

I've spent the past week nervous and restless because of the disappearance of symptoms. I was so anxious when hot RE (and nurse and resident) came in the room and began the U/S. After a minute or two, no one was saying a word and my heart just sank.

Finally he spoke and my nervousness and restlessness became for a different reason...



It's TWINS!! We (me, MH, and RE) knew it was possible with 3 follies but RE really didn't think it would happen because of the difficulties we've had just getting one to stick over 4 years and even on multiple follie cycles.

Babies look great and we heard both heartbeats!! Naturally I became a blubbering mess. They've dated me at 6+1 with EDD of November 13 but RE said if I can even make it to the end of October that'd be a good goal. Baby A measures at 5.1mm (6w1d) and has a heart rate of 111. Baby B measures at 5.2mm (6w2d) and has a heart rate of 126.

I hope this place becomes infiltrated with newbies as you all get your BFPs!!! Xoxo

[littlelion]

kleigh, wow, twins! so very happy for you! 

[LadyNymeria]

I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss TrickyJedi.

Congrats on the twins kleigh!!

[requiressnacks]

OMG - kleigh, that is so exciting!!! That hot RE is totally your good luck charm.

[kleigh]

Mar 22, 2016 11:30:49 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

OMG - kleigh, that is so exciting!!! That hot RE is totally your good luck charm.

I told MH I want to name one after him, I like his name to begin with (and I don't like many boy names). MH is having none of that lol.

[cocobellaf]

23w 1d. We're redoing the floors in the house, so ignore the big box of shoes and crazy bathroom behind me.

Lots of pain and still sick. Was up from 1 AM to 6:30 AM this morning with "morning sickness". Slept from 6:30 to 8 and came in to work.

Baby kicks hard and all the time. H likes to put music on his phone and set it on my belly to watch her kick it off.

I love seeing all the BFPs and pictures in here!!

[littlelion]

Mar 22, 2016 11:34:07 GMT -5 kleigh said:

Mar 22, 2016 11:30:49 GMT -5 requiressnacks said:

OMG - kleigh, that is so exciting!!! That hot RE is totally your good luck charm.

I told MH I want to name one after him, I like his name to begin with (and I don't like many boy names). MH is having none of that lol.

Do you know the sex of the babies already?

[pismoduo]

teraiin, you and your bump are super cute! Sorry for your bleeding scare, but good to hear your doctor isn't concerned.
@ismellbooks, hope you get to meet your little guy soon!
kellybenelly83, Ryan has the sweetest little smile!
TrickyJedi, sorry for your loss, but so glad your guy got to meet him!
kleigh, OMG twins!! Super congrats!!

Not much to report here. 14w5d and officially in second tri. I really should update my ticker to reflect the new due date.

Nausea and fatigue are finally wearing off. This kid is sucking away all my calories - I'm still losing weight despite the fact that I seem to be constantly eating now that I'm not feeling sick. Not super surprising, since every single scan the kid measures ahead of where he/she should be. Definitely going to be like my H, which makes me fear for my poor vag.

Still lurking and hoping for more BFPs!

[kleigh]

Mar 22, 2016 11:38:28 GMT -5 littlelion said:

Mar 22, 2016 11:34:07 GMT -5 kleigh said:

I told MH I want to name one after him, I like his name to begin with (and I don't like many boy names). MH is having none of that lol.

Do you know the sex of the babies already?

No although MH did ask if they could tell lol. Just in the event one is a boy.

[bex15]

kleigh, congratulations, that's so exciting!!!

[nerdykitten]

TrickyJedi I am sorry for your family's loss.

kleigh congrats on the twins!

As for me I am 31+5 and the triplets are still cooking and doing well. We have been doing so well that we got to have the conversation of possibly making it to 36 weeks, but really it is all up to my body at this point. We have taken the first round of steroids for the babies lungs and will do another round next week. We are hoping to finish all the cosmetic things on the nursery this weekend so we can start moving the furniture in the following weekend. Other than that I feel pretty big at this point, but I am not willing to stop working yet.

[singingsea]

Very sorry for your loss TrickyJedi

Holy crap! Congrats on twins kleigh!

[madamewaffles]

Hai GKU!

::hugs:: TrickyJedi for the loss of your grandfather. That is a super sweet picture of the two of them together.

AFM, 26 weeks today. I just had a check-up with OB Friday and things are going swimmingly. I was even approved to let BebeWaffles stay in utero until 39 weeks rather than the originally scheduled 36-37, given I don't have any respiratory complications pop up. I am thankful for both BW's ability to keep on growing inside me as well as a couple more weeks to get ready!

Happy to see lots of BFPs lately, keep 'em coming!!

[txmommy14]

I'll try to figure out how to add a picture later, Tapatalk is messing up for me. I haven't check in in a while-I'm 30 weeks tomorrow! Had a bad fall this past weekend and ended up in ER/L&D getting baby monitored-but all is well! Baby is doing great. I have a sonogram next week because she was measuring a little small (which seems crazy since I've already gained 30 pounds....), but I'm not worried about it. I feel good, the previous issues with the baby and me (placenta prevue, cysts on her brain) have all resolved, so we are thankful for that. I can't believe we will be meeting her in about two months! It seems unreal.

[kawaiikitsune]

TrickyJedi So sorry for the loss of your grandfather.
kleigh Holy moly! Congrats on the twins!

[mcktymck]

Heeey everyone! Not much going on over here. 23 weeks tomorrow which is crazy, time is continuing to fly by. I can't believe we'll be reaching V-Day next week. Sam is getting bigger and stronger so I'm feeling more movement all the time which is SO exciting! We're touring the birthing center of the hospital next weekend and scheduled the childbirth prep class so shit's gettin' reaaaaal real.

I'm so excited to see the BFPs and new people joining this thread, can't wait to see more!

[peaseblossom55]

kleigh wow twins congrats!

[housecarder]

teraiin I'm sorry for the scare! I'm glad everything looks good though.
TrickyJedi I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad Noah got to meet him.
kleigh congrats on the twins! Once the shock wears off the multiples board is a great resource!
nerdykitten I don't know how you do it! Just two is killing my poor body.
danib I was lurking on the N16 board and saw you there and was so happy for you!!! So many congrats!

AFM I will be 25 weeks tomorrow. We had the girls' fetal echo last week and they saw some increased pressure in Finn's PDA. So we have to repeat it next week. If it is continuing to increase it could mean it's closing early and we might have to discuss heart surgery in utero vs delivering early. So fingers crossed its just how it's shaped causing the extra pressure and it's not getting worse.

If her heart looks good these girls should be here in 12 weeks but my OB has said she wouldn't be surprised if I go earlier. So I should really get it in gear with the nursery.

Always over here stalking you all and hoping for more BFPs!

[longhornwino0907]

kleigh , congrats and welcome to the twin club!

I'm 8+5 today, and actually have had a few good days in a row. Slight nausea is back today, but nothing horrible. Friday, we had our second ultrasound, and both babies looked great, even though B was in just the wrong position, so we didn't get a good picture, and the doc's measurement was not precise. We heard both heartbeats, though, both around 130. So in love!

**stupid imgur isn't uploading my photo right, so no u/s for you**

We also announced on Monday. Since we were so open with our journey, going overseas, and even the transfer, people were definitely starting to ask and I couldn't hold out on them anymore!



Always stalking!

[longhornwino0907]

Mar 22, 2016 14:31:23 GMT -5 @ismellbooks said:

longhornwino0907 , that announcement is adorable.

Thanks!! Decided to take advantage of a beautiful day, our gorgeous bluebonnets, and a cute Pinterest idea!

Of course, now everyone thinks we know the sexes. But really, you just can't find neutral shoes. Or at least I couldn't around here.

[kleigh]

Mar 22, 2016 14:31:23 GMT -5 @ismellbooks said:

longhornwino0907, that announcement is adorable.

I completely agree!!! So beautiful longhornwino0907 !

[titania]

TrickyJedi, I'm so sorry for your loss. That is such a sweet picture you have of them together.

It has been a while since I checked in, so I thought I would say hi! I am at 29+5 (where has the time gone!). I passed my glucose test and I feel very lucky that everything is on track with Baby Girl and I feel pretty good! Now I just need to focus on getting the nursery ready!

I'm still around lurking and rooting for more BFPs!!

[youdontsay]

TrickyJedi sorry for your loss

kleigh congrats on the twins!!!

AFM hanging out at 18+2, I met with my new OB today and it finally feels real, like I'm really pregnant and this isn't a dream. They did and ultrasound and I'm measuring right on schedule.

Crappy news is I go in for my one hour glucose test Saturday but MH promised me breakfast after so I'm not complaining.

Here's a picture of her face. It's a little creepy (to me) but it's nice seeing her!

[housecarder]

@longhornwini0907 I love that announcement!