Well Ladies I offically did my last PIO shot last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 I am so happy to be finished with them! My butt couldn't take much more!
Dakota--glad to hear the baby is doing so well!
Feb 2009 Moms to Be
Angram- I am so excited for your u/s today!! I will keep checking back today to see what you post.
That is so funny about the pop corn. I have noticed that when I get hungry it hits you like a train and you have to eat RIGHT NOW. I was at the grocery store last weekend and when I was unloading the buggy into my car I opened the GALLON of chocolate milk and started drinking it out of the carton in the parking lot. I am sure people thought I was NUTS.
You know, I searched around about clothes and whatnot and I jsut went to Old Navy and bought a few pair of capri's. They were $20 and they dont look like maternity pants at all. They have zipper and buttons on them, they just scoop really low below the belly and the back part is stretchy, but you cant tell by the material. As a mater of fact I am wearing a pair today and they are so comfy, but they do fall down a bit and because no material is on the belly it looks like I am sticking out more. At least with pants that you have zipped up half way it at least helps hold in the belly some.
Have you all had any conversations with DH yet about working or not working when the baby (s) come?? We had a little one last night. I know its a little early, but I am a planner so I need to know in advance. It scares me to give up the income that I make since I make good money.
Looking forward to hearing about all the u/s today!!! Hope everyone enjoys their Monday.
That is so funny about the pop corn. I have noticed that when I get hungry it hits you like a train and you have to eat RIGHT NOW. I was at the grocery store last weekend and when I was unloading the buggy into my car I opened the GALLON of chocolate milk and started drinking it out of the carton in the parking lot. I am sure people thought I was NUTS.
You know, I searched around about clothes and whatnot and I jsut went to Old Navy and bought a few pair of capri's. They were $20 and they dont look like maternity pants at all. They have zipper and buttons on them, they just scoop really low below the belly and the back part is stretchy, but you cant tell by the material. As a mater of fact I am wearing a pair today and they are so comfy, but they do fall down a bit and because no material is on the belly it looks like I am sticking out more. At least with pants that you have zipped up half way it at least helps hold in the belly some.
Have you all had any conversations with DH yet about working or not working when the baby (s) come?? We had a little one last night. I know its a little early, but I am a planner so I need to know in advance. It scares me to give up the income that I make since I make good money.
Looking forward to hearing about all the u/s today!!! Hope everyone enjoys their Monday.
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Hi ladies and happy Monday-
Dakota-I'm SO happy to hear your good news about your baby. As long as they said all is normal with what is going on in your body, and what it is still trying to expell, I really believe you have nothing to worry about. I'm glad that they can be encouraging for you, and keep up your PMA for your babe!
Neffi-congrats on finally giving up the PIO shots! I know my ass is STILL healing from them, over a week & a half later!
Angram-looking forward to hearing about your results today.
legalndn-I would be bitter too. Sometimes I think some dr's are mor non-challant, some more meticulous. Regardless you know you still have your strong one in there that will make you a happy parent!
For those struggling with a bit of weight gain/body change already. I did notice it at 7-8 wks even with my singleton, however all the bloating from my horrible constipation at that time had me thinking that was the culprit. Needless to say, I definitely have changed now after quitting the PIO shots. I feel MUCH better, and do not have nearly the constipation I did for weeks. I'm back to going almost once a day which is exactly where I was prior to pregnancy. I'm hoping it will go away totally, but I am definitely due for more clothes, and bras!
Eating wise-I definitely ensure I get the protein I need each day. I was told by my dr. 75 grams for singleton, twins need 150. I did track for a couple of days withouth thinking of my normal diet, and I'm getting everything I need. I also can't go more than almost 3 hrs before I HAVE to eat something now! I go to the gym a couple days/wk walk and swim, and now have to bring a snack for afterwards so I don't starve. I'm also starting to realize I shouldn't bend over anymore gardening, getting the dog, etc. but use my knees and keep my back straight instead. We've all been through so much!
About working. I am very fortunate we have been on 1 income since we started trying. I had quit my good paying position just prior to our starting to try to conceive as I didn't want the stress to keep us from being successful, and it was a high-stress role. Well, no one found out why we couldn't conceive with other methods, but 1st try with IVF we will take! I do not plan to go back to work as I want to ensure I do a good job with being a parent being my job
I worked for 15 yrs in the corporate world. I know lots of women who can't stay at home, it would drive them nuts. Everyone needs to do what is best for them and their own family. And yes, we did have to sacrifice some things in order to have this arrangement. I think once you plan, and understand what your priorities are, you can do anything and make it work
Hoping to hear more good news from you all. Hang in there!
Dakota-I'm SO happy to hear your good news about your baby. As long as they said all is normal with what is going on in your body, and what it is still trying to expell, I really believe you have nothing to worry about. I'm glad that they can be encouraging for you, and keep up your PMA for your babe!
Neffi-congrats on finally giving up the PIO shots! I know my ass is STILL healing from them, over a week & a half later!
Angram-looking forward to hearing about your results today.
legalndn-I would be bitter too. Sometimes I think some dr's are mor non-challant, some more meticulous. Regardless you know you still have your strong one in there that will make you a happy parent!
For those struggling with a bit of weight gain/body change already. I did notice it at 7-8 wks even with my singleton, however all the bloating from my horrible constipation at that time had me thinking that was the culprit. Needless to say, I definitely have changed now after quitting the PIO shots. I feel MUCH better, and do not have nearly the constipation I did for weeks. I'm back to going almost once a day which is exactly where I was prior to pregnancy. I'm hoping it will go away totally, but I am definitely due for more clothes, and bras!
Eating wise-I definitely ensure I get the protein I need each day. I was told by my dr. 75 grams for singleton, twins need 150. I did track for a couple of days withouth thinking of my normal diet, and I'm getting everything I need. I also can't go more than almost 3 hrs before I HAVE to eat something now! I go to the gym a couple days/wk walk and swim, and now have to bring a snack for afterwards so I don't starve. I'm also starting to realize I shouldn't bend over anymore gardening, getting the dog, etc. but use my knees and keep my back straight instead. We've all been through so much!
About working. I am very fortunate we have been on 1 income since we started trying. I had quit my good paying position just prior to our starting to try to conceive as I didn't want the stress to keep us from being successful, and it was a high-stress role. Well, no one found out why we couldn't conceive with other methods, but 1st try with IVF we will take! I do not plan to go back to work as I want to ensure I do a good job with being a parent being my job
I worked for 15 yrs in the corporate world. I know lots of women who can't stay at home, it would drive them nuts. Everyone needs to do what is best for them and their own family. And yes, we did have to sacrifice some things in order to have this arrangement. I think once you plan, and understand what your priorities are, you can do anything and make it work Hoping to hear more good news from you all. Hang in there!
Our precious Liam was born 2/4/09!
Happy Monday Mommas -
Angram - Can't wait to hear about your u/s. It is always such a good day when you can see your babe moving and groovin'. DH is amazed at my eating habits as well. He keeps joking that we should just get a trough and I can grunt when he needs to put more food in it. Sounds kind of good actually
Dakota - Glad to hear everything is ok. I am so sorry you are going through all this. It is just terrifying. I have been thinking about you a ton, sending you hugs and positive energy. Did you check into doing PIO the rest of the way?
Neffi - Congrats!!!! No more shots!!! that is a big milestone in my book. Though every morning for about a week when I was getting ready to leave the house I couldn't figure out what I was missing. Not that I was 'missing' them, that is for sure.
crwj - Welcome back. That would be a bummer to be in Spain and not want to eat all that yummy food. Hopefully you can hit up a tapas bar when you feel better and make up for it a little. Glad to have you back.
legal - I am sorry you went through all that. I agree, your RE should have done more. It is amazing that with how much money we throw at them and how much experience they have, it's like you have to totally educate yourself so you can keep tabs on them and make sure they are doing what they are supposed to. I am sure there are people that totally release themselves to their doc, but I am always questioning everything. They say the HB is good, no, I want to know what the HB is. They say E2 level is high, no, tell me what the number is. Maybe that means I am a control freak, but you have to be able to do something in this whole process.
I am doing ok. The nausea is better. I have something else going on though. The last couple of U/S the RE has had a hard time finding my right ovary. He has to dig around to find it, which feels great, and it seems to have moved up. We never had this issue before ER. When he found it he was poking around on top of my belly, off to the right, and it would really hurt. He said it was still swollen too and that we would watch it. So last night all of the sudden it is just killing me. It is this really sharp pain way off to the right and low. I am constipated, once again, so I am thinking maybe it is pushing or putting pressure on it? Luckily I go in today so he can check it out. I haven't had any break in the pain but no other symptoms. I am sure it is fine but it is hard to not think negative thoughts.
I'll let you guys know after my U/S.
Hope you're having a good Monday!
Angram - Can't wait to hear about your u/s. It is always such a good day when you can see your babe moving and groovin'. DH is amazed at my eating habits as well. He keeps joking that we should just get a trough and I can grunt when he needs to put more food in it. Sounds kind of good actually
Dakota - Glad to hear everything is ok. I am so sorry you are going through all this. It is just terrifying. I have been thinking about you a ton, sending you hugs and positive energy. Did you check into doing PIO the rest of the way?
Neffi - Congrats!!!! No more shots!!! that is a big milestone in my book. Though every morning for about a week when I was getting ready to leave the house I couldn't figure out what I was missing. Not that I was 'missing' them, that is for sure.
crwj - Welcome back. That would be a bummer to be in Spain and not want to eat all that yummy food. Hopefully you can hit up a tapas bar when you feel better and make up for it a little. Glad to have you back.
legal - I am sorry you went through all that. I agree, your RE should have done more. It is amazing that with how much money we throw at them and how much experience they have, it's like you have to totally educate yourself so you can keep tabs on them and make sure they are doing what they are supposed to. I am sure there are people that totally release themselves to their doc, but I am always questioning everything. They say the HB is good, no, I want to know what the HB is. They say E2 level is high, no, tell me what the number is. Maybe that means I am a control freak, but you have to be able to do something in this whole process.
I am doing ok. The nausea is better. I have something else going on though. The last couple of U/S the RE has had a hard time finding my right ovary. He has to dig around to find it, which feels great, and it seems to have moved up. We never had this issue before ER. When he found it he was poking around on top of my belly, off to the right, and it would really hurt. He said it was still swollen too and that we would watch it. So last night all of the sudden it is just killing me. It is this really sharp pain way off to the right and low. I am constipated, once again, so I am thinking maybe it is pushing or putting pressure on it? Luckily I go in today so he can check it out. I haven't had any break in the pain but no other symptoms. I am sure it is fine but it is hard to not think negative thoughts.
I'll let you guys know after my U/S.
Hope you're having a good Monday!
Me 33 DH 36
TESE/ICSI
TTC almost 2 years
U/S 6/17 IT'S TWIN GIRLS!!
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TESE/ICSI
TTC almost 2 years
U/S 6/17 IT'S TWIN GIRLS!!
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Well hello everyone - Its so wonderful to hear that everyone is doing well. It seems that the m/s is starting to settle and that the u/s are getting more exciting.
I have to say though it seems my weekends are just not longer enough. I saw a few post on clothes. Well this weekend I had to brake down and go shopping. I went to the Mother Maternity store and the lady there was the nicest person ever. She helped find clothes that fit. My problem is not my belly so much as it is the boobs. And if I get a large it fits the arms and belly but not the boobs and if I get an XL its big everywhere but the boobs. I know its TMI but I am up to a 38ddd. Oh and my friend gave me some pants from Old Navy that are maternity yeah they run small so none of them fit. Oh well. I guess I get to do more shopping .
Oh and I know what everyone is tlaking about when they say the hunger hits them at that moment. Its so funny one mintue your ok and then next you need food and there is not time to cook it. HAHAH. I was at target yesterday with my DH and I opened the bok of cheesits as we shoped my DH was so embarressed. It was cute.
I cant wait to hear the updates on the u/s that are scheduled for this week. I have my first OB appt. wed but we will not get a u/s.... So sad I am so used to having them that I miss them already. BUT we get a level 2 one within the nxt few weeks and hopefully we will get to findout the sexes. Keep you fingures crossed.
Back to work for me.
Gennessa
I have to say though it seems my weekends are just not longer enough. I saw a few post on clothes. Well this weekend I had to brake down and go shopping. I went to the Mother Maternity store and the lady there was the nicest person ever. She helped find clothes that fit. My problem is not my belly so much as it is the boobs. And if I get a large it fits the arms and belly but not the boobs and if I get an XL its big everywhere but the boobs. I know its TMI but I am up to a 38ddd. Oh and my friend gave me some pants from Old Navy that are maternity yeah they run small so none of them fit. Oh well. I guess I get to do more shopping
. Oh and I know what everyone is tlaking about when they say the hunger hits them at that moment. Its so funny one mintue your ok and then next you need food and there is not time to cook it. HAHAH. I was at target yesterday with my DH and I opened the bok of cheesits as we shoped my DH was so embarressed. It was cute.
I cant wait to hear the updates on the u/s that are scheduled for this week. I have my first OB appt. wed but we will not get a u/s.... So sad I am so used to having them that I miss them already. BUT we get a level 2 one within the nxt few weeks and hopefully we will get to findout the sexes. Keep you fingures crossed.
Back to work for me.
Gennessa
Joshua and Mason born 1-28-09
Hi everyone, happy Monday! Well we had our 2nd u/s and our little peanut is absolutely beautiful. OK, so maybe it's more like a blob with legs and arms, but it's our blob The HB was 163 and measuring at 8 weeks 3 days. I asked if everything looked/sounded good, so my RE turned up the machine really loud and we grooved to the sound of the HB. He asked me if I thought it sounded ok, and it sounded beautiful!! He said everything looks absolutely wonderful and that he'll see me back at 12 weeks. DH and I simultaneously said no, we'd like to come back sooner. RE laughed and said he totally understood, that if I wanted to come in every day he'd see me. So we scheduled another u/s for 8/7 Oh BTW, I've gained 4lbs so far in the first trimester! I was totally freaking out, so I figure I need to lay off the cheese popcorn and try to find some healthier snacks. My RE gave me a prescription to help with the nausea, so hopefully that will help too.
Gennessa - I was laughing about your cheesits, a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do
Rubylee - I don't think RE's have any clue how that wand really feels, especially when they have to push it around to find parts. I hope your u/s today is a little better, can't wait to hear!
ftg - I'm trying to get more protein in, but I get most of it during lunch. I just can't think about meat at dinner, so I try to have more milk, cheese, nuts, etc. I also can't wait to be done with the progesterone, I'm sure that has quite a bit to do with each of our symptoms. Just a few more weeks to go
Dakota - I was totally cracking up picturing you drinking straight from the gallon of choco milk, what a great image DH and I discussed me no longer working before we started TTC and I decided I wanted to keep working. I don't really want to work fulltime, but luckily my company is doing more and more flexible work schedules, so I'm hoping to either work from home 2 days a week or just work 3 days total and take a cut in pay. I love the income, but more than that I just don't think I could stay home fulltime and be happy. I guess I really won't know how I feel though until the time actually gets here, so we'll cross that bridge when it gets here. I'll get 3 months off after delivery, so we'll figure it out then. We've saved enough so that I can stay home for a few years, if we decide to, but for now I'm planning to work.
The HB was 163 and measuring at 8 weeks 3 days. I asked if everything looked/sounded good, so my RE turned up the machine really loud and we grooved to the sound of the HB. He asked me if I thought it sounded ok, and it sounded beautiful!! He said everything looks absolutely wonderful and that he'll see me back at 12 weeks. DH and I simultaneously said no, we'd like to come back sooner. RE laughed and said he totally understood, that if I wanted to come in every day he'd see me. So we scheduled another u/s for 8/7 Oh BTW, I've gained 4lbs so far in the first trimester! I was totally freaking out, so I figure I need to lay off the cheese popcorn and try to find some healthier snacks. My RE gave me a prescription to help with the nausea, so hopefully that will help too.Gennessa - I was laughing about your cheesits, a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do
Rubylee - I don't think RE's have any clue how that wand really feels, especially when they have to push it around to find parts. I hope your u/s today is a little better, can't wait to hear!
ftg - I'm trying to get more protein in, but I get most of it during lunch. I just can't think about meat at dinner, so I try to have more milk, cheese, nuts, etc. I also can't wait to be done with the progesterone, I'm sure that has quite a bit to do with each of our symptoms. Just a few more weeks to go
Dakota - I was totally cracking up picturing you drinking straight from the gallon of choco milk, what a great image
DH and I discussed me no longer working before we started TTC and I decided I wanted to keep working. I don't really want to work fulltime, but luckily my company is doing more and more flexible work schedules, so I'm hoping to either work from home 2 days a week or just work 3 days total and take a cut in pay. I love the income, but more than that I just don't think I could stay home fulltime and be happy. I guess I really won't know how I feel though until the time actually gets here, so we'll cross that bridge when it gets here. I'll get 3 months off after delivery, so we'll figure it out then. We've saved enough so that I can stay home for a few years, if we decide to, but for now I'm planning to work.Me 38 - DH 34
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
Yeah Angram for your blob!!!!! How exciting. Did you get to see any movement? I am about at 4lbs up now. I was 6lbs but once I switched from the PIO's to suppies my digestive track evened out and it is now trying to make up for all the weeks being backed up, so I've lost 2 lbs 
I still cant believe they were going to make you wait FOUR weeks. That is enough to drive someone looney. Heck going 3 days drives me insane. I dotn know what I am going to do when all the u/s stops. I think I am going to break down and rent a doppler. I dont think I'll be at peace if I dont.
When DH and I first moved to GA 8 years ago I didnt work. We decided for me to stay home since we were TTC anyway. After 4 months I was going nuts. I had the cleanest house on the planet. Of course it didnt help that I didnt know anyone or knew where any parks or anything was. So I think about that when I think about staying home. But, now we have such a larger house than we did then and I can barely keep up with it now or anything else that I have to do and I think with how bad traffic is here, I'll be gone 11 hours a day!!! I am having a hard time deciding, but I have a feeling that once I see the little one I will never want to let him go.
Rubylee- I wonder if because your growing so much that it is pushing your ovaries aside making it harder to find?
I still cant believe they were going to make you wait FOUR weeks. That is enough to drive someone looney. Heck going 3 days drives me insane. I dotn know what I am going to do when all the u/s stops. I think I am going to break down and rent a doppler. I dont think I'll be at peace if I dont.
When DH and I first moved to GA 8 years ago I didnt work. We decided for me to stay home since we were TTC anyway. After 4 months I was going nuts. I had the cleanest house on the planet. Of course it didnt help that I didnt know anyone or knew where any parks or anything was. So I think about that when I think about staying home. But, now we have such a larger house than we did then and I can barely keep up with it now or anything else that I have to do and I think with how bad traffic is here, I'll be gone 11 hours a day!!! I am having a hard time deciding, but I have a feeling that once I see the little one I will never want to let him go.
Rubylee- I wonder if because your growing so much that it is pushing your ovaries aside making it harder to find?
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Hi Ladies -
U/S went great. They are so big!! We could barley get a shot of both of then together on the screen. We saw fingers and what looked like thumb sucking, or close to it. We saw maybe something that could be a penis on baby b but RE assured me it was way to early to tell, especially on his machine. As far as the ovary thing goes he said they look fine. there is blood flow and the right was actually less swollen than the left. He said it might have twisted and untwisted, could be ligament pain that is just in the area, or the constipation thing. he said it was bothersome but not worrisome. So hopefully it will subside soon.
Angram - So glad you got to see and hear your bean today. Sounds like everything is going great!
As for working vs. staying home I will working for sure. I would love to take the first year off but we just aren't in that position. We have a retail store that is my 'baby'. DH is a drummer so we are both self employed. 2 - 3 months off is about all we can do. The good thing is that I can take them to the store with me while they are small and not moving around too much.
Have a good evening!
U/S went great. They are so big!! We could barley get a shot of both of then together on the screen. We saw fingers and what looked like thumb sucking, or close to it. We saw maybe something that could be a penis on baby b but RE assured me it was way to early to tell, especially on his machine. As far as the ovary thing goes he said they look fine. there is blood flow and the right was actually less swollen than the left. He said it might have twisted and untwisted, could be ligament pain that is just in the area, or the constipation thing. he said it was bothersome but not worrisome. So hopefully it will subside soon.
Angram - So glad you got to see and hear your bean today. Sounds like everything is going great!
As for working vs. staying home I will working for sure. I would love to take the first year off but we just aren't in that position. We have a retail store that is my 'baby'. DH is a drummer so we are both self employed. 2 - 3 months off is about all we can do. The good thing is that I can take them to the store with me while they are small and not moving around too much.
Have a good evening!
Me 33 DH 36
TESE/ICSI
TTC almost 2 years
U/S 6/17 IT'S TWIN GIRLS!!
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TESE/ICSI
TTC almost 2 years
U/S 6/17 IT'S TWIN GIRLS!!
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Howdy
[b]Dakota[/b]: Great news. Just keep resting so your tear can heal. The heartbeat is awesome my little one is right there with yours!!! It is great to hear! I am also with you from drinking out of the carton. I have terrible cravings for orange juice and I don't have time to pour it into the glass - so there is a gallon in my fridge and I just drink it as the day goes. I also crave wierd stuff like a hot dog (found nitrate free ones at the health food store) and pasta...any kind of pasta.
[b]Rubylee[/b]: I had the same problem with my ovaries a couple of weeks ago. They were hurting like they were full again. The doctor checked twice and they looked fine. I did have a UTI but I don't think that had anything to do with it. They still hurt randomly. But, when I was at my OB last week he used the dopler stethoscope vs. vaginal ultrasound and when I discovered how the low the baby actually was it made total sense that my ovaries hurt (I think the little one is pushing them out of the way as s/he stretches).
[b]Angram[/b]: You have to wait 4 more weeks for your next u/s that is a long time to wait. I know it is expensive to go often but 4 weeks is a long time. Of course, when I graduated from my RE they said i had the most u/s of any patient they had ever had (I had 9 u/s - graduated at 12 wks). They put a dent in the checkbook - but I was a worried freak after 2 miscarriages. Now my OB will let me go every week if I want but I am trying to be strong. This is my first week without one scheduled and it is only Monday and I am having withdrawals. My referral for the high-risk pg dr. just came through so maybe I can get in there quick and knock an u/s out this week.
[b]Gennessa[/b] I did the same thing with Doritos in Target with my mom. I love how I feel I identify with everyone on this board.
I haven't fit in anything without elastic on the waist since the shots started (and that was even after I lost 20 pounds following the 2nd round of IVF) - now that I am still stuck on the Lovunox it is just getting worse. But, who cares, we have all been through way too much - I say eat and be merry and get into the maternity clothes as soon as we can b/c we have earned it!!!! (well you know after the 1st trimester b/c we don't want to jinx anything).
Working? I own my own business and I set it up so that I could stay home this round. On round 1 I went back to work after the 2nd beta and didn't make it to week 6. On round 2, 1st u/s was week 6 then I went back to work and didn't make it to week 7, so this time I stayed home. I moved all my clients to other employees and have been trying to stay home. The economy is difficult right now and it is hitting everyone - but hopefully we make it through without having to go back to the office. After, baby is here I will go back (but I have a strong support group so I am not too worried) - I have little goals right now - like making it to week 14.
[b]Rubylee[/b]: I had the same problem with my ovaries a couple of weeks ago. They were hurting like they were full again. The doctor checked twice and they looked fine. I did have a UTI but I don't think that had anything to do with it. They still hurt randomly. But, when I was at my OB last week he used the dopler stethoscope vs. vaginal ultrasound and when I discovered how the low the baby actually was it made total sense that my ovaries hurt (I think the little one is pushing them out of the way as s/he stretches).
[b]Angram[/b]: You have to wait 4 more weeks for your next u/s that is a long time to wait. I know it is expensive to go often but 4 weeks is a long time. Of course, when I graduated from my RE they said i had the most u/s of any patient they had ever had (I had 9 u/s - graduated at 12 wks). They put a dent in the checkbook - but I was a worried freak after 2 miscarriages. Now my OB will let me go every week if I want but I am trying to be strong. This is my first week without one scheduled and it is only Monday and I am having withdrawals. My referral for the high-risk pg dr. just came through so maybe I can get in there quick and knock an u/s out this week.
[b]Gennessa[/b] I did the same thing with Doritos in Target with my mom. I love how I feel I identify with everyone on this board.
I haven't fit in anything without elastic on the waist since the shots started (and that was even after I lost 20 pounds following the 2nd round of IVF) - now that I am still stuck on the Lovunox it is just getting worse. But, who cares, we have all been through way too much - I say eat and be merry and get into the maternity clothes as soon as we can b/c we have earned it!!!! (well you know after the 1st trimester b/c we don't want to jinx anything).
Working? I own my own business and I set it up so that I could stay home this round. On round 1 I went back to work after the 2nd beta and didn't make it to week 6. On round 2, 1st u/s was week 6 then I went back to work and didn't make it to week 7, so this time I stayed home. I moved all my clients to other employees and have been trying to stay home. The economy is difficult right now and it is hitting everyone - but hopefully we make it through without having to go back to the office. After, baby is here I will go back (but I have a strong support group so I am not too worried) - I have little goals right now - like making it to week 14.
Hey ladies--
Hope everyone is doing well.
LB-- haven't heard from you in awhile, how are you? Have you been to the beach? How are you feeling?
Has anyone heard from smattison--I know she was worried about noheartbeat or something like that, anyone heard anything, hope she is doing well.
As for working......DH and I have had a budget for me to work 3 days a week. I would love to stay home, or maybe just work 1 or 2 days, but right now, 3 days is what I will have to do, but I can't complain, I'm just happy I don't have to work full-time. DAYCARE is ridiculous!
Hope everyone is doing well.
LB-- haven't heard from you in awhile, how are you? Have you been to the beach? How are you feeling?
Has anyone heard from smattison--I know she was worried about noheartbeat or something like that, anyone heard anything, hope she is doing well.
As for working......DH and I have had a budget for me to work 3 days a week. I would love to stay home, or maybe just work 1 or 2 days, but right now, 3 days is what I will have to do, but I can't complain, I'm just happy I don't have to work full-time. DAYCARE is ridiculous!
Me 32 DH 31
DS 3rd try
8 failed cycles
No luck with adoption
DS 7/23/14 IUI after Celiac diagnosis
DS 3rd try
8 failed cycles
No luck with adoption
DS 7/23/14 IUI after Celiac diagnosis
Rubylee that is fabulous!!! I hope you have a boy and a girl hiding in there!!! That would be so neat. Wow, I can imagine how big they are now and everything you saw was just mind blowing.
Legal- I go through fazes where I cant get enough food, or just a few bites fill me up. Right now I am in the "cant get enough food" faze. I've only been at work for two hours now and I've eaten a bowl of cereal, an hour later I had a granola bar and now I just ate a WW bagel. and I'll eat lunch in a little over an hour!!! Geeze...at the rate I am going, I'm going to be a cow!!! But, I dont care, I'll work it off later. I so bad just want to get to a point where I can enjoy being pregnant.
Neffi-I know, daycare here is between $800-$1500 a month depending on if you want a dump or state of the art. Its crazy!! AND, not to mention if there is a holiday or you go on vacation you still have to pay them, then if you are 1 min late (they close at 6:30) you have to pay $5 for every min you are late. Here, when it rains its been known to take people 2-3 hours to get home. Its horrible!!!
We found out yesterday that my SIL is pregnant. She hasnt been to a Dr yet, but BIL had her peeing on everything he could buy and they came back +. We are worried for them (they are young, just starting out and she works 15 hours a day with horses), but we are excited that she is only 1 week behind me. Thats one thing that has always weighed on my mind, since it took us 8 years to get pregnant, everyone's kids are between 10-4, so there would be none the same age, or close for paymates at family functions or holidays. This is exciting!!
I go back tomorrow, I am excited to see my little one and what show baby will put on this time. I am proud to say (but nervous too) that I have been red bleed free for almost 3 days!!! Yeah!!! i've been bleeding very little to spotting, but its been brown. Every day I feel more encouraged and less spastic.
Hope everyone is doing well. Is it Friday yet???? We are heading to the drive-in on Sat to see Dark KNight. All I keep thinking about is the junk food I am going to eat
Legal- I go through fazes where I cant get enough food, or just a few bites fill me up. Right now I am in the "cant get enough food" faze. I've only been at work for two hours now and I've eaten a bowl of cereal, an hour later I had a granola bar and now I just ate a WW bagel. and I'll eat lunch in a little over an hour!!! Geeze...at the rate I am going, I'm going to be a cow!!! But, I dont care, I'll work it off later. I so bad just want to get to a point where I can enjoy being pregnant.
Neffi-I know, daycare here is between $800-$1500 a month depending on if you want a dump or state of the art. Its crazy!! AND, not to mention if there is a holiday or you go on vacation you still have to pay them, then if you are 1 min late (they close at 6:30) you have to pay $5 for every min you are late. Here, when it rains its been known to take people 2-3 hours to get home. Its horrible!!!
We found out yesterday that my SIL is pregnant. She hasnt been to a Dr yet, but BIL had her peeing on everything he could buy and they came back +. We are worried for them (they are young, just starting out and she works 15 hours a day with horses), but we are excited that she is only 1 week behind me. Thats one thing that has always weighed on my mind, since it took us 8 years to get pregnant, everyone's kids are between 10-4, so there would be none the same age, or close for paymates at family functions or holidays. This is exciting!!
I go back tomorrow, I am excited to see my little one and what show baby will put on this time. I am proud to say (but nervous too) that I have been red bleed free for almost 3 days!!! Yeah!!! i've been bleeding very little to spotting, but its been brown. Every day I feel more encouraged and less spastic.
Hope everyone is doing well. Is it Friday yet???? We are heading to the drive-in on Sat to see Dark KNight. All I keep thinking about is the junk food I am going to eat
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It's not alot (right now) but it still is worrisome.Dakota,
I am sure the bleeding is not too much to worry but from my past experience I can suggest that you don't worry too much of work and try to take a week off if possible. I don't want to scare you but I was told to rest when things got pretty bad and I started to have clots. So if you can just put your feet up and rest on a couch for a week ,you will see everything is fine as before and you will have a very healthy baby.
Annie.
I am sure the bleeding is not too much to worry but from my past experience I can suggest that you don't worry too much of work and try to take a week off if possible. I don't want to scare you but I was told to rest when things got pretty bad and I started to have clots. So if you can just put your feet up and rest on a couch for a week ,you will see everything is fine as before and you will have a very healthy baby.
Annie.