Winter Cycle Friends 2009/2010 - Everyone Welcome!

[natasha10]

i can see the light at the end of the tunnel. i have an appt on the 19th to start weaning off the shots thank goodness. then on the 28th im off to see my ob so things are moving along. it just seemed like forever probably cuz im not working.

angela i hope you feel better once you go to your appt

franca- CONGRATS!!

[Stephanieford78]

Natasha - Glad that you will finally get some relief.

Katie - Boy I wish I had your energy and stamina to be getting all that stuff done, even if you are just getting on Chris to get it done for you. lol I have been really wanting to paint, I hate the white walls everywhere I go. It's so bland. I might just have to deal with it though since we have no idea come October if we will be moving or not. There are rumors that his unit is disbanding but then rumors they aren't. Seriously, they need to get rid of this unit because the command is shit! One of the E6's is sick of seeing leave packets come back untouched. So he went to Top and said give a reason they are being thrown back. So, when they come back, marked with a lame reason or untouched, each person is advised to take their packet and go straight to IG. So there will be a mass complaint against 1SG and Andrew is taking his returned use or lose days with him and joining the rest. I hope Top gets slammed! hehehe!

Angela - Anxious to hear how things wen today! I am sure it is good news, but I still would like to see your happy post.

Emerald - Thank you! Hope you are doing well. So... has it been two weeks yet? lol

Hazel - I know you might miss this since you are going to MIA for a little while, but I am going to post anyway. I am so glad that the placenta moved and has given you a chance at a regular delivery. Don't worry about Zorba being big, if he/she is too big they will monitor this and take baby out early by inducing. Hopefully you can be induced since the only way you should need a c-section at that point is if your cervix won't change or you won't dialate. (Not even thinking about complications because you won't have any.) Don't worry about labor, if it gets too rough on you, there is always an epidural or other meds. I hope your glucose test comes back normal! My babies are big enough doc thinks they could survive outside. I never heard of babies making it so early though and glad that they aren't showing signs of coming out this early. lol Anyway, you are right as far as no point in worrying now. I was huge with a singleton and had a few high BP scares but everything was fine and she wasn't too big. Those measurments they take are only an estimate. I have even seen shows on TV where the docs predict a 9lb baby and they are born 8lbs. So no worries, not yet anyway.

[angelaezra]

**Sorry ladies that I haven’t been able to post personals lately as I have been completely overwhelmed with work, etc. So I am excited to read and catch up with you ladies!

Natasha – I am glad that your injection days are almost a thing of the past!!!

Katie – I don’t know how you are standing the smell of the paint. It still makes me nauseous. My sister –in-law told me that there is paint that is odorless because she offered to paint the baby’s room for us but I told her I can’t stand the smell of paint.

Emerald – it is good to hear from you and to know you and the baby are doing well. It’s interesting that you said you have already been diagnosed w/ GD because I was just telling myself that I need to check my blood sugar because of these constant headaches and dizziness. So I probably will do it this weekend.

Hazel – oh, I am sorry that you are feeling stressed but I am confident that everything will work out fine. But, I want to congratulate you on the fact the placenta moved … that is one thing out of the way!!!

Thanks for the reassurance about the cramping and the pregnancy symptoms! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Franca – it is just so wonderful to see you back w/ us. How have you been feeling?

Stephanie – I was smiling ear to ear when I saw the picture of Alexandria (she is just so darn cute)!!! Congratulations on the official adoption!!!!

Thank you for your feedback regarding the Doppler and symptoms!

Babyluv – thank you so much for your input regarding the Doppler and pregnancy symptoms … you guys are so very helpful!

Tammy – I am thrilled for you and your DH. I know you will get good news for this cycle and I can’t wait for you to come back permanently to chat with us because I miss you!

Claudia – I hope that you are doing well and trying to stay cool, if that is even possible.

Gi, Sara, Hope, Bei – I hope that you ladies are doing well! Have a great night!!

AFM – I just love you ladies … you guys are here for me when I get crazy and nervous. As everyone else predicted, my u/s went just fine. Gabriella was moving around and had a heartbeat of 142. The tech also said that my placenta looked fine but it’s anterior and my cervix is still unchanged from the previous u/s! I am so happy … well for now, until the next hurdle or crisis … lol. Have a great night everyone!

Angela

[babyluv]

Ladies - I just wanted to say that I think we are SUCH an AMAZING group! I don't know if any of you are on other boards, but I check the What To Expect board on my phone every now and then, and SOOOO many of those women are mean, winey, and so judgemental! I know we all have our own opinions, but with the exception of the Helene incident (which was crazy in itself), I feel we all truly care about each other. Maybe it's because we all went through so much to get here and are so focused on the pregnancy to start with (and not the petty stuff that doesn't matter), that we don't get on each other. I'm sure we all have different opinions on nursing, circumcision (though with only two boys so far, that's not a hot topic!), co sleeping, etc...but we keep it out of this forum and I really appreciate that. I think it's totally fine to share our thoughts, but I love that we are so caring.

Anyway, just had to share

Angela - So glad everything went well today!

AFM - DH has been out of town this week so my mom is up and oh, how do I love her! I've been able to relax a lot and the braxton hicks are pretty much gone (for now). I got an email from a friend who just had identical twin boys two weeks ago and they are all doing so well. I've been pretty on edge this week (I think a lot of us have), so it was good to hear that.

[natasha10]

hello ladies!!

angela- thats great news your appt went great. now you can relax for now and enjoy your weekend.

babyluv-thats so sweet of your mother to come help you out while your DH is away. it sure feels good to relax

AFM- yes ladies i am jumping for joy to end these shots. they are getting worse and the lumps are harder to get rid of. ouchy they hurt for days. but almost done. my RE has been so complicating with me deciding to stay on my 10 lb restriction. they dont want me to they keep telling me im able to do anything and have no restrictions which is crazy. im pregnant of course i have some restrictions and cant do anything. that office is getting under my skin i cant wait to leave. my ob appt is on the 28th and i cant wait. this ivf clinic is making me just so mad i wont go back ever to them again. i have to ask a dozen times for them to keep me on the no heavy lifting. long story short they dont want to. it just makes me so mad that we went throught this paid so much and now they want me to risk lifting over my weight and thats too much. so we'll see what my o.b says in a few weeks. I have to tell you all how wonderful you are. this forum is great. have a nice weekend ladies it says it'll be a hot one again so stay cool and hydrated.

[gi]

Hi ladies,

Think i am a bit behind as usual so will only do few personals!

Babyluv i totally agree with everything you say and just love this site, everyone is so nice, i dont mind if some want to discuss those topics as long as everyone respects each others decision, totally forgot about circumsision as not really done in Ireland not that i will have to think about it Glad the twins are doing great.

Angela ah i am so glad Gabriella is doing so well, i so understand how hard it is for you too relax i feel the same and i think you will be nervous until you pass that 21 wk but we are all here to pull you thro those nerves. BTW my boobs are rarely tender even though i have gone up 2 cup sizes!

Steph. your daugther looks so happy and beautiful in that picture ye must be so proud.

Natasha hmm your hubby is so cute Yeah for no more shots!!!!! I agree with your Re about your 10lb limit he wouldnt have suggested it unless there was a valid reason i just dont understand your clinic! Pregnant women do need a weight restriction limit its just not safe to be lifting something thats too heavy when are you released from them?

Hope everyone else is doing well and have a great and safe weekend

gi xxx

[Stephanieford78]

Gi - Hope you are doing well. I agree with you and Babyluv how awesome this thread is. Yes, the Helene thing did create some drama, but look how long we delt with it before finally reaching that boiling point. Everyone is just so great in here and I wish there were a way for us all to go on a big play date with all our babies once they are born. lol I don't mind those other topics either as long as people respect other's opinions. Even mentioning a few times how I am not religious, normally that gets a heated discussion going anywhere else. I have gotten lectures from my brother and his wife and even strangers who are quick to judge. Here... no one even says boo to it. lol Everyone's opinion on an afterlife is respected as well. I think that talks about circumsision and other topics would go prefectly smooth in here, especially since those other topics go so well. I tried to talk to Andrew about circumsision, do we do it right away or wait for Ethan to decide when he is older. He didn't want to talk about it, he wans it done right away no if ands or buts. I said fine, if he wasn't going to even discuss it, he can go in with the doc and watch while he does it. lol I am nervous about it a bit because I have seen what it looks like when a doc takes too much skin off and I have even seen botched ones on guys I dated in the past.

Natasha - I was exactly like you with the shots. All it takes is one day without them to appreciate not having to take them anymore. I had hard bumps on my arse for weeks after. I am still suffering from some nerve damage because of them too. Mostly on my right side and the damage goes all the way down to my femur. Eventually once the nerves have healed I should be fine, hopefully. lol I don't understand why the RE won't give you your 10lb restriction or why your employer and/or co-workers won't just help you by doing the lifting for you so you don't have to worry and still make a living. I understand a hospital can be busy, but it's so much better of a work place if everyone can be there for each other. I hope your OB sets the record sraight. I know first hand what heavy lifting and over doing it can do. I had a placenta abruption when I tried too hard to get the nursery ready for my first born. My ex was a lazy SOB. Luckily I was already term. No matter what, you know what is best for your body and you will do what's best for you and your baby. Trust your instincts.

Babyluv - It's awful what you see other people doing in other boards. I tried signing up for that other site but it seemed a pain in the arse so I just quit. lol Glad I did now if that is how people act. I get enough of that crap living on an Army post surrounded by drama. Heck, my family is judgemental enough! I get asked the co-bedding question all the time. People tell me I shouldn't do it because the babies could wake up more and be a pain for me. (This from people who don't have twins.) Umm... I'm not worried about myself, I am worried about what's best for babies. lol I keep reading that co-bedding helps twins grow better and develop mentally better so I am thinking I will do it. What are your thoughts?

Angela - Of course we knew she would be fine. We all understand your worries. I think all of us go through it especially in the beginning. Then we all go through it again each time there is a loss in the thread. And you, you poor thing have the memory of what happened last time haunting you. I can't say I know what that specifically feels like, but I think I would be just like you. We are a support group and I must say, I have never felt so much love and support from anyone else in my life. Even Andrew can't understand, but you girls do! Again, so happy that Gabriella is perfect and active. Did you order a doppler yet? I am finally starting to not need it anymore now that they are kicking and punching even more often then before.

Katie - Hope you are doing well with all those chores you have Chris doing. Don't over exert yourself delegating. lol Oh and by the way... Dad's wife, yeah... she didn't get the dressers yet. She even called to tell me that I was right, can't find them anywhere else at all so she was getting them. Then a few days later I called to tell them about my u/s and asked if they were ordered. Nope. She is waiting for them to go on sale. WHAT??? They are discontinued! They are gone! Once they are out of stock that's it, no more! She is waiting for a sale and for their tax return. Omg, my dad makes mad money. I know that they can spring for the dressers now, especially since my dad told me they did get part of the tax return. She just wants to wait for the bigger check. I am so worried I am not going to get them. I even found a coupon to help her save money. Oh well, I guess I will either get lucky or have to settle with mixed matched furniture. With my matching OCDness, I think that will drive me crazy in itself. lol

AFM - My shower coordinator has gone off radar again. Invites were suppose to go out Tuesday, not sure if she actually did it. I had to send her a message over FB because she never answers her phone and now she is ignoring the message over FB. UGH! I even told her that I found someone to make the cake, actually two. So that saves her money. She said she was going to make one, but this is my first and last shower, I want a pretty cake. lol It's going to be two baby blocks, one for Ethan and one for Angelina of course. Though she is frustrating me, another girl I know has frustrated me with her actions. You may have heard me mention a girl who had 5 kids and was pg with #6 and didn't want it but was having it anyway, she is a smoker and the last baby almost died because of this. Well, let me just ask... we are all pg so if we were to go to a Chinese buffet, what do you think we would ALL stay away from? SUSHI! Well, she went straight for it even after being told not to and got sick. She got food poisoning so bad that the force of the contractions from vilent vomiting caused the placenta to dislodge, placenta abruption. So she was rushed to the ER for the pain (she didn't know what the pain was caused from yet) and they gave her an emergency c-section at 28 weeks gestation. That's when they found the placenta completely detached. They said 5 more minutes later and the baby wouldn't have made it. She is in the NICU and doing well considering and mom is complaining again about the emergency c-section because they couldn't tie her tubes. So she will likely not go back for her 6 week check up like last time, get pg again and blame it on the hospital again. It's not her fault for having unprotected sex, nope, it's the hospital for not tying her tubes. Ok, I am done venting. It's just so hard to see this right in front of my from someone I know when there are so many out there like us who have to try so damn hard just to have one.

[natasha10]

gi- aww thanks my hubby actually has being out of his norm lately. im afraid for him to go to the hair shop. everytime he comes home he has a different hair cut. now he's been getting a bigger mohawk everytime. lol i guess he's tired of the old and in with the new. i agree every pregnant woman should have weight restrictions. im just thinking this clinic doesnt like me. i just feel i've come way to far to have them ruin it or chance it. i have an appt with them on the 19th and its only for blood to wean me off the progesterone and estradiol. how long did you stay on baby asprin? then my o.b appt is on the 28th so hopefully they have more brains and its a plus that i dont have to drive far this office is in town. so yay to that. and yay to getting off the shots. im lumpy lol and feel funny.

stephanie- oh no the shower lady is m.i.a again. thats not right, well you do it the way you want it its your shower no ones else's. so do your cake the way you want and who ever you want to do it i dont blame you. i hate it when people ignore on purpose and they know you know they are ignoring. when is your shower? soon? well its hard to go to work and ask people to help me carry my load. cuz we all get paid and im doing a lighter job i just dont think it would last that long before someone complained and think im not doing my job becuz im afraid to lift. but yes most of my co workers are wonderful but sometimes people are back stabbers and seem nice now until theres something they dont like. i actually just applied to transfer department into medical records filing so i hope they choose me. i could use it. but i definitely will go with my instincts. that story of that woman with 6 kids thats so awful i hate to hear these stories. poor babies. how can she take care of that many kids and make sure they have everything they need. aww. thats a shame to blame the hospital and to be smoking and eating bad that woman is so wrong. i know we all give the world to just have one of our own. i think that they should honestly have a t.v show of ivf patients for the world to see how much we struggle and cherish little babies and then we have these parents who dont care and take it for granted. i breaks my heart.

well have a nice weekend you all.

[lisadcb]

Stephanie - I'm thread crashing. But just wanted to say that I am an identical twin and I shared a crib with my sister. I know there was a point that we were finally moved into separate cribs and I think it was when we were getting too big to share. My mom passed away some years ago and I wish I could ask her these questions, especially since finding out this week I'm having twins. But I know how close I am with my sister...and I have every intention of putting my twins in the same crib until it comes to the point they are rolling on top of each other (I think I will just know when it is time to put them in separate cribs).

[claud662]

Hi Ladies! I just caught up with all the posts but I'm on the BB so I want to give a quick update and will do personals over the weekend!

Went to the obgyn and got to hear baby flick's hb and they were moving all around!! I found out that I have an anterior placenta so that's why I haven't been feeling Flick so much over the past few weeks! That makes me feel sooooo much better! Next apt is August 4th! I took a baby bump pic yesterday so I will post it!

Xoxo

[Stephanieford78]

Lisa - You are so not thread crashing in this thread! lol Everyone is welcome. So feel free to keep "crashing". hehe Thanks for telling your story and I already thread crashed to congratulate you on your twins but again... YAY!! It is so great that you will be able to share with them how things were for you growing up. I am sorry to hear about your mother though. My mother was a twin but her brother passed a day after being born. They were born at 7 months gestation. My mom ended up passing when I was 19 and there are so many questions that I wish I could ask her. So I can relate there. She always told me that I would be the one in the family to have twins someday. I think she had a heck of an intuition and wish I was able to call her and tell her how right she was. Thank you on your opinion on the co-bedding. I am sure that is what I am going to do too. I haven't read anything bad about doing it so why not? I do wish they made cuter mini cribs though. I really wanted to get them instead of the regular sized ones, but they are so plain. I ended up going with two four in ones. They are so pretty.

Claudia - Almost missed your post, glad all went well and Flick is doing awesome!

[angelaezra]

Babyluv – I have to agree with you regarding this group of women. I know I would already be out of my mind without everyone here to support me!

I am so happy that your mom is able to come and spend some time with you. Please enjoy!

Natasha – my best advice would be to not give up on the weight restriction. It is necessary and we all know and realize that. So, if your new OB will not provide you w/ the restriction find a doc who will. I have learned from my horrible experience w/ my last OB and the death of my daughter that if I don’t receive the care that I know me and my baby deserve it’s see ya to the physician! By the way, I have to agree w/ Gi, you guys are one good looking couple!!!

Gi – thanks for the reassurance, my u/s did provide me some relief but I think everyone is right; I will not totally relax until I have her in my arms. But, now that I think about it, the real worrying will be just beginning to make sure she stays safe!

Stephanie – no, I haven’t bought a Doppler yet. I have been completely wiped out every evening when I get home from work. This heat is completely exhausting but at least we will have a break for awhile.

I am so sorry that the person who is planning your baby shower is stressing you out. I agree w/ you and everyone else; this is your baby shower so you deserve to have the kind of cake that you want. Also, that lady w/ the six kids made me mad also. Sometimes when I watch the news or hear of stories such as hers and think, oh how I feel sorry for their kids and I truly mean it.

Claudia - I am so glad that your appointment went well and the baby was moving around in there. I also found out that I have an anterior placenta yesterday. So now I know if I don't feel her as much that is why but so far she has been playing and having a ball in my uterus.

AFM – I am so very happy that it is Friday. Well, I have been doing my research by talking w/ some rheumatologist who I personally know and trust because I will have an appointment with my high risk OB on Monday to discuss if I need to see one while I am pregnant. Ok, I should totally thank God for the fact I survived after I delivered Ashley. I was told that because I have this clotting disorder my health is at the highest risk after delivery because most of my meds are stopped for the delivery and when I delivered her they stopped my meds and forgot about it. I did develop a blood clot while in the hospital and I told them not to touch my left arm because the clot could have dislodged and I could have had a stroke, pulmonary embolism, etc. I tell you ladies, the saying you live and learn is so true!!

I finally sent in all of the paperwork to register to deliver Gabriella and the nurse called me to verify everything. So I immediately felt a big relief but of course that didn't last long because she then followed up with you didn't put down a pediatrician ... well that's because we haven't found one yet. She then says well you can't even be admitted without a name. So now the stress is on for finding a good pediatrician. Have you ladies thought about this yet?

I hope you ladies have a wonderful weekend!

Angela

[babyluv]

Lisa - welcome and congrats! Thank you for your insight!

Steph - I plan on having them share a crib for a few months. We probably won't even order the second crib until after they are here since we already have one. If they really need their space, then we always have a pack-n-play until we order a second one. As far as circumcision, Alex was not when we got him (they don't do that in Russia), but we had it done after he came home. Not a big deal, though a lot more of an effort when they are older like that (he was 20 months). It never really crossed our minds NOT to do it, though I can totally understand why people don't. My nephew is not, nor is his Korean father. The worst part is taking the bandage off for the first time, though for a newborn that should all be done at the hospital.

[gi]

Hi girls,

Steph i think co bedding sounds wonderful and if you want to try it why not? Dont listen to others just go by your own instinct sure you can easily stop if you feel uncomfortable about it. Sounds like your baby shower organiser is MIA how annoying for you esp since she really wanted to do it.

Claud thats must have been a relief to you at least you know all is well with Flick.

Angela you poor divil poor little Ashleys birth was very traumatic i didnt realise you also had serious complications afterwards, thankfully they are keeping a close eye on you.

Lisa i love Gate Crashers too as i tend to do the same! Congrats on your pregnancy!!!!!

Natasha jason has the same hairstyle since i met him 13 yrs ago short and tight!!

babyluv i have never seen a circumsision before oh but taking off those bandages sounds painful ,i am such a wuzz when it comes to taking off little plasters!!! Are you 2 other kids looking forward to the twins??

AFM i cant remember if i mentioned (plus too lazy to go back and check) but jason and i bought most of our nursery furniture and the buggy, we only went to have a look but came out with everything as jason was like a child in a candy shop Most of it wont be arriving for few wks time (after my next scan) but its scary thinking about it!!
Kayla is kicking up a storm the last few days and it seems she has her own routine, she is Not a morning person rarely moves before 2pm then is active on and off until bedtime. Jason has felt her 4 times so far, and if i watch my belly for long enough i can see her little punches/kicks. She rolls around a lot in my belly which is the weirdest sensation, i absolutly love feeling her move and could sit down and treasure it all day as this may be my only pregnancy! Ah there she goes kicking again i just love love love it

gi xxx

[rayofsunshine]

Hello ladies! How is everyone? I've missed you terribly

Lou and Tammy-I'm so glad to hear from you and know that you are back to cycling-we can't wait to hear great news from you both

Angela-I'm so glad you had a reassuring check up and Gabriella is doing well. I think we all feel that constant worry but you have experiences that really add to that worry-it must be so hard but please stay positive. I want to enjoy this time but I would also like to fast forward just to know everything will be okay. I guess we just go on faith

Claudia-Flick is fabulous-wonderful to hear! Can't wait to see the growing baby bump. I need to post a picture too (haven't I said that for weeks?!) because my friend said, "You're not that big...you just look fat" Of course she immediately "explained" that I just look like most of the women, including herself, that have gotten a pooch. For shame-I keep giving her grief about that comment.

Katie-You are an ambitious woman! It helps me to motivate when I read all that you are doing (I say this as I sit on my couch typing to you all) Your husband sounds awesome for looking at everything in the baby store. My DH assumes any shopping means go in, get the one item you need, and get out. He sulks if we shop for too long

Gi-Jason stories just melt my heart-I can tell he is already over the moon about his baby girl. I can just see him picking out things for her and loving feeling her kick. The kicking is such an amazing feeling-love that Kayla is still busy giving you love taps.

Stephanie-I'm about ready to drive to Texas and throw the shower for you! I would love to do that if your crazy neighbor doesn't get her act together! I would like to do the group gift exchange-I'll get on that once we register for gifts. I love the picture of Alex and want to send my congrats to her on the adoption-such a wonderful thing. I have two cribs but will probably have them co-sleep until they get too big. As for circumcision-my DH said that was a yes so I told him he could be the witness/helper in that department. I really didn't have strong feelings one way or the other.

Babyluv-How are you feeling? Do you have Scarlett's room all put together? I hope you are taking care of yourself

Natasha-I am so sorry you are still having issues with the shots! Poor dear Hopefully you will feel better as soon as you are taken off them (and hopefully that is soon ). How has your boss reacted with the limitations on heavy lifting? I hope you follow your gut and stay safe-it sucks that your RE wouldn't help out with this.

Emerald, Hazel, and Franca-I hope you are doing well and taking care of yourselves!

AFM-I had an appt. on Friday and the doc. said everything looked okay. They checked my cervix length and the heartbeats-everything seemed to check out so I feel some relief. I have been busy enjoying the summer with my DD-lots of swimming, playing, and giggling. She came into my room this morning and said, "Did my baby sister come out yet?" When I told her no she said she had a dream that she did and that she rocked her and sang a lullaby to her. Then she said, "I just can't wait to kiss her!" I loved it and bawled like a baby-of course I had to tell her they were tears of joy and she said, "I know mom, you're just pregnick (that's how she says it ) DD and DH finally got to feel kicks so now they constantly want to rub my belly.

I'm thinking of you all and hope you are all doing well. Take care of yourselves and keep the faith
Sara