Winter Cycle Friends 2009/2010 - Everyone Welcome!

[rayofsunshine]

Hazel-I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad that your dad got to meet George and that he is no longer suffering but I know how heartbroken your family must be right now. You are in my prayers-please take care.

[babyluv3]

Hazel - Oh friend, I am so, so sorry for the loss of your dad. I'm glad he was able to meet George before he died and that he is no longer suffering, but I am so sorry he is no longer here. I will definitely be praying for you family, especially you and your Mum right now.

[karenthescorpio]

Katie- HOLY F'IN COW! A BOY! Wow. I can't believe they were wrong! I've been stalking the boards waiting for the big news! This will be a great story to tell Ryan one day! You should print out these posts and save them for him to read. He'll laugh! Yesterday was my original EDD. Can't believe it. I'm starting stims tomorrow. woo whoo! Not giving up until Baby Smith is here! Sending you "labor" dust! xo Karen

[PA_FA]

Well I'm offline for 24hrs and you all manage to shock me again with MAJOR updates!

Hazel- I'll start with you first since I'm still crying at your news. I'm so so so so sorry at the loss of your father. I truly understand how hard it is to watch someone you love deteriorate from cancer. I lost my dad to cancer 11 years ago. I miss him every day...especially now. I'm so happy your dad got to meet his grandson. Big huge hugs to you and your mam. You'll be in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Katie- O...M...G!!!!!!!!! Before I could even read further I had to call DH immediately and tell him your news. His response was, "I've been wondering if ours was right too." Oh gee, too bad he didn't say that this morning during our u/s. ARGH. OK so I personally think there is nothing wrong with Ryan Bruce. Or what about Brose. Very unusual name but kind of cool! Of course...I love Ryan Christopher too. Those were just the name ideas in my head for middle names before I got to the update about the new name choice. LOL But seriously, what a freakin shock! I know everyone has said it happens more than we know. Well, my mother was told I was a BOY! So my name was Matthew and then in the delivery room I came out with no penis! Hmmmmm..... LOL Can you still take the bedding back and maybe say you weren't happy with the seems or something?????

Stephanie- We played 3 games. How well do you know the mommy, baby gift bingo, and animal gestation. The last one was REALLY hard and no one really liked it. Oh well. As for my friend...well, she's still mad. I'd like to think she'd understand because she's been through 7 years of iui/ivf and her hubby was unemployed for a bit. But who knows...maybe she is stressed too and can't cope very well with this. I'm just giving her space and not talking to her. I Have too many other things to focus on right now. I need positive in my life not negative. I've cried for 2 days now. I'm just kind of tired. I did get lots of useful things. Lots of books which is great. I love to read. I hope my daughter will enjoy it too. DH even got his diaper dude diaper bag. He is so excited. LOL
Stupid Army, it makes me wish I was in TX so I could help you!!!!!

Angela- That storm is headed my way but the winds are supposed to be further North. I'm glad you are ok. I really miss the storms from Kansas. I know...I'm weird.

AFM- Well I had my ECHO today at the peri office. Everything is wonderful with her heart. I wish I had read all the posts before we went because I would have had them double check to make sure there was no penis!!!! Anyhow, she is weighing in at 1 lb 11oz. She had the hiccups the entire time. It was so cute. The Dr called me later and said she was changing my due date to Feb 11. She is basing it on the ER date. OK whatever, feb 11, feb 15. Then after we hung up I thought about it, they retrieved IMMATURE eggs so maybe the 15th is correct. BUT...baby girl has been measuring about 3 days large/ahead so maybe the 11th is right. I'm going to go with the 11th. I just do not want her to hit 10lbs. LOL
I was going to paint her room this week, lilac, but now I'm not so sure until I get a NO PENIS report. xoxo

[katie99]

Hi everyone -

Well big surprise that we got practically no sleep last night. I lost count of how many times each one of us turned to the other and said "now its a boy" everytime I got up in the middle of the night I had to reassure myself that it wasnt a dream. So after more tossing & turning than anything else, i just gave up and figured sleep wasnt going to happen. I'm sooooo tired though! We spent the day trying to un- girly the nursery - uh, yeah, so let me see if this makes sense? after the nursery being totally finished, clothes all washed and put away with nothing to do in there but dust and vaccuum thanks to Gracie hanging out in there - with 1 u/s we end up taking out everything pink and are now waiting for boy bedding? I just couldnt leave the pink ladybug set to bring home a boy -
So now that I'm 3 days late and counting - now the darn nursery is all in disarray? UGH! at least we were able to salvage more onesies and footed pjs than I thought, and oh well he will have some pink burp cloths, bibs, and swaddle blankets, but I was thinking this morning how surprised I was to NOT have labor start yesterday when they told us! OK, so HE"s stubborn then - lol. I have to keep saying it because it still sounds so odd after 5 months of saying she, her. I still think it wont be until i see him that I'll totally have it set in my head, but I'm just happy that we got a heads up at all - who knows what would have come out of my mouth if we didnt find out until delivery - whew!

Gi - I'm so sorry honey, I realized that i forgot you at like 3am hooray you're at 37 weeks now! it wont be much longer now til you have your sweet Kayla in your arms - IF you can pry her out of J's arms for a minute - haha How are you feeling these days? I get those menstrual type cramps too, but they go away when I lay down on my side completely straight, not real comfy, but better than the cramps, I think its from the babypressing on a nerve.

Hazel - Oh honey I am sorry about your Dad's passing. I thought that he was waiting to meet your George and its so wonderful that he got to hold his Grandson. i know that it hurts that you didnt make it over there right before, but thankfully you did get to tell him what you needed to at previous visits. my thoughts are with you and your Mum. much love to you my friend - xoxoxo

Ronda - oh yes, i'll be all over that epidural, I just hope that being induced works for me, it seems really unfair to have to have induced labor and still end up in the OR for a c section. and you're right I did almost fall off the table when they said "see this right here"? its a penis! Thanks for checking up on me - how are you doing honey? I hope that you're feeling well and have found some peace - much love to you my friend - xoxoxo

Karen - I know! it was a crazy day with trying to wrap my head around this! Ok now I'll be stalking you as well as tammy, Lou, franny, lauren - haha i'm sorry that tomorrow may be rough for you, but I get the feeling that you starting stims so close to that day is a good positive sign, you know like from that came something good? with your good response last time, I'm sure this will be your BFP! And I'll be rooting you on the whole time - I wish you much baby dust and cant wait to hear your good news - xoxoxo

Steph - How is it going today? did you make the most of Andrew's last day home? hopefully he's set up the nursery so your lifting and bending will be kept at a minimum, so you dont irritete that incision any more than you have to. How are the beautiful twins doing today? Hope they're letting mom & dad get a little rest and time together. would it be awful to see if Alex could stay home tomorrow to act as your back up? You know for lifting and picking them up? its just a thought. I miss ya twin mama - xoxoxo And dont stress tom too much - you're a rock star at pulling through - much love xoxoxoxo

[angelaezra]

Katie – I have been talking about you all day today at work because there are so many of us who are pregnant! I don’t know how many times I heard I know someone that very thing happened to them! Well, at least you guys started to redo the nursery already. I am so sorry that it is so chaotic for you right now but I know it will all work out for you and Chris! Oh, and I agree with the other ladies that this will make fantastic story for Ryan when he gets older.

Karen – Yeah for stimming tomorrow! Please keep us updated! By the way, I love the picture of you and your dog.

PA_FA – I hope the storms don’t reap havoc like it did here. We ended having several reports of tornados touch downs also. I forgot to answer your question about selecting a pediatrician. Here are the questions that I asked my pediatrician when I met him for the first time.
1. What is your protocol for after hour calls? (of course this seems like the time when everything happens)
2. If she has an emergency, what is the likelihood that she can get in that day at his office?
3. What hospitals do you have privileges at … (this is important because he/she might not have access to the hospital that you are delivering at) most of the time it is not a problem because the hospital will just use the pediatricians on staff and then you would follow-up with your own pediatrician two days after your daughter is discharged.

These are just a few questions that I asked but when you call; ask can you meet with the physician prior to delivery because this will help decide on which office you will join. Also, several hospitals ask you to already have a pediatrician picked out prior to delivery.

Sara - Tomorrow is the big day for you! Hopefully, you will obtain a date for the babies!

Stephanie - I hope that you and your family are doing well!

AFM – I had a pretty good day considering it was a dry and pleasant (70 degrees) day. I hope that you ladies are doing well. I can’t believe my ticker says 32 weeks! But, it isn’t going fast enough … lol.

Angela

[Stephanieford78]

Hazel - So sorry for your loss. I am glad that he got to meet his grandson before becoming an angel to look over him and your family. I am sure there isn't much that can comfort you with him gone, but hopefully that does. I know there are no words for this, I remember all the things people tried to say to attempt to help me feel better and it did nothing. It's better to just know that you have a lifetime of memories to share with George and know that you and he will continue his legacy. Much love to you and your family!

[Franca]

Hi my beautiful girls and precious babies

Really happy to see you all doing so well and baby pictures gives me shivers down my spine. Really proud of you all.

Hazel im sorry to hear about your loss, im thinking of you xxxxx

Katie thank god i read your post before my detailed scan i had yesterday as i told them about you and i wanted to make sure i definitly had a girl lol!!! Happened to my friend she was told she was having a girl but at the birth she had a bit of a shock to say the least lol. She had EVERYTHING pink and ready...
All went well yesterday with me too shes perfect, hearing those words from the doc lifted so much off my shoulders. She weighs 1lb 6oz at 23 weeks 4 days more than average, (im hopeing for a porka) il be going bk in 6 weeks where they will measure again and i will have 3d pics too.
Ligament pains can be sharp around your uterus did you all have the same thing to? I still sometimes get a ache in my lower belly is that normal? i know they say it will get worse, how worse? lol...my husband does tell me but i would prefer to hear it from women who have actually been through pregnancy lol!!!

Love you
xx

[gi]

HI girls,

Hazel i am so truly sorry for your loss how sad and devasting for all of ye but i am so delighted that he did hold out to meet his little grandchild and will continue to watch from heaven, take care and when times get tough just go cuddle George he will pull you thro. the dark days. I hope your mam is ok xxx

Katie OMG how funny!!!! My mam actually told me the other night as we only had this discussion last wk about Kayla actually been a boy, i think if that happened to me you would have to pick me up off the floor cause i would be laughing so hard, whatever you are having is a blessing though sounds like you have a little fecker on your hands already what with keeping you and Chris waiting few yrs to concieve him, then deciding to arrive late and now at 40 wks deciding to reveal his true identity....you will have your hands full I think i agree with Chris on using Christopher for middle name, at least you got a few days to sort out the nursery and you never know you may need those pink bits in the future. So only 4 days left really but fingers crossed Ryan (hmmm sounds weird!!) will come before that though somehow i sense he will milk this out to the very end!!

Steph ah you poor divil you sound in a lot of pain and now with Andrew back working it must be so hard esp. with twins. Though you are a great mommy and will be fine, hopefully ye will all settle into a routine shortly.

Franca so you may have a little chubby checker on your hands oh how cute, i hope Kayla has big round chubby cheeks too!!

Angela i think for me between 30 - 35 wks was a bit slow now its seems to be racing by!!!! My ticker is getting scarily shorter!!!

Lou how are you doing?? Again so sorry for your negative result.

Karen this must be a tough time for you and you are such an inspiration to all of us, i am religioulsy following your journey and have everything crossed for you xxxx

AFM phew thankfully Kayla did great on our OB appt and we got to have a scan, fluid levels, heart rate etc all normal and he said she could come at any time though i reckon she is very comfy where she is!!! Oh and after Katies story we confirmed (for the 4th) time she is a girl and he gave us photo proof of her bits!!!! A nurse came into the room during the scan and he even asked her to guess the sex and she said def. a girl but hey who cares i just cant wait for our little miracle.

gi xxx

[babyluv3]

Karen - So did you start stims last night?? So excited to follow your journey! I'm thinking about you today as I know it must be hard. We all love you and are wishing you the best!

Katie - I agree with others, having pink blankets and burp cloths will be just fine. He won't know the difference. Just a few short days and you know he'll be here! Also, the hardest part about circumcision is taking the bandage off. Alex was 20 months when he had it done (since they don't do it in Russia) and oh my goodness...I thought Darren was going to cry that night! It wasn't hard to take care of, but when we took the bandage off to change it, it got stuck and we had to pull a little. My poor little boy...Darren felt so bad for him. Thankfully you'll have it done when Ryan is still in the hospital, so it won't be as bad.

Steph - How are you doing with Andrew at work today??

Sara - Can't wait to hear how your u/s went!

Lou - What's the next step for you? Is it an FET or fresh cycle? I think about you lots as well!

Gi - YAY for a great appt! I feel like you are my "labor buddy." It seems like first it was a race between Steph and Hazel, now it's Sara and Katie, and next it's you and me! I'm so glad Kayla looks great and hope she cooperates for you so you aren't late like all our other singleton mommies so far!

Angela - How are you feeling today? Did you ask about going part time for the next couple of months?

Franca - I'm hoping you have a porker too They generally sleep through the night faster!

AFM - Yesterday was SOOO much better! Probably the best I've felt in 1 1/2 weeks. Not in pain (but still waiting for the girls to fall out) and I finally am sleeping better. Still tired, but I feel like I can go two more weeks without being miserable. I still have so much to get done, but I'm such a slacker. If the bottles aren't washed when we leave for the hospital, I know it will get done when we get home (but I still think I'll do it today). We got the second crib for the nursery, but it's still a mess in there. The bedding isn't even on (still waiting for bedskirts). I figure they won't be in there at first anyway, so why worry? It helps a lot having my mom already here, so if there something we're missing, either she or a friend can pick it up. My dad is going home next week, but is coming back before my c/s (or sooner if I go into labor), so between everyone it will all be taken care of. It's so funny how different it is this time around. Even though these are my first newborns (and twins no less), they aren't my first kids so I know I can always get supplies after the fact if I need them. The one thing I do want to get is Lanolin to take to the hospital so I can try to nurse and not have my nipples fall off

[natasha10]

katie- OMG i thought i was coming on here expecting the great news youhad savannah and now your saying its a boy!! well congrats !! i'll come back on later to check on you

I hope all you other ladies are all doing well

Afm- same o same just another day. =) i'm so busy but i'll come back on and read all your updates later.
have a nice weekend if i dont get on to say so later

[angelaezra]

Franca – I am glad that your appointment went well and that she is progressing well. Yes, I have the round ligament pain … it can really take your breath away if you move too quickly.

Gi – I am glad that your appointment/scan went well. Yeah for Kayla doing great … I am not sure if I told you that I just love her name. It is so pretty!

Babyluv – No, I am trying to wait it out to take leave because of if I take it now that will be less time with her later. But, if I feel like I really need to take half days because I am so uncomfortable then I know my OB will approve it! I am glad that you got the second crib and I know everything will come together in time.

Natasha – You poor woman. I keep thinking of you and know that you are so busy with school just remember to take a few moments for yourself and your baby whenever possible.

Stephanie – How was your first day without Andrew at home? I am sure you had to do a lot of multitasking but hopefully it wasn’t too overwhelming!

Sara – Ok, today is the big day. Did they give you a date for your c-section yet?

Katie – Are you hanging in there? I know you have to be so uncomfortable right now. I am hoping the fact that we haven’t heard from you today means that Ryan has arrived or you might just be busy redoing his nursery.

Hazel – I am thinking of you and wishing you the best!

Karen - Today is the big day for you also as I think you said that you are starting stims today! Congrats!

AFM – I had my first NST today and she did just fine! The chair was so comfortable that I thought I would fall asleep … lol. I had a lot of driving today so I just sat back and read your messages on my phone and tried to relax. Thank god tomorrow is Friday … these weeks seem to last forever! I know several of you have asked about half work days for me but I decided to try and stick it out until I deliver (if it is possible) because that will give me more time with her following delivery. I know my OB would approve and early maternity leave when I need it but we will see. OMG – I am watching the news and a woman just delivered a 13 pound baby (3 weeks early). His mother had gestational diabetes during her pregnancy so they expected the baby to be big but not that big!

Angela

[katie99]

Hi everyone -


Sorry if my OB office and last minute crazy news has you all rethinking your anatomy scans!
How are you all doing today? Its now day 4 of being overdue and theres nothing going on at all. Guess boys are more stubborn than girls? I mean Hazel went 11 days late? Hmm, maybe. I cant complain though, I seem to be feeling pretty good considering how big my belly is now. the only thing thats gotten really bad is my swollen akles, insteps, toes and now its going up my calves too - pretty, huh? You know those Crocs clog shoes that are so big and easy to just slip on to take out dogs, or go grab mail? well I had to mash my feet into them before! So, umm, I dont think they could swell anymore than this - at least I hope not! Ok, so i suppose that being told the wrong gender isnt as uncommon as I thought, I've heard "oh, that happened to a friend of mine" from 3 people plus you girls. I had to correct Chris twice today when he said "she". They he said maybe thats why this baby doesnt want to come out - because we've been calling him a her -haha. It is a little weird though, I mean I was a bit sad to pack up girls clothes and try to get used to the idea of a boy instead, i mean dont get me wrong, we're happy just to have a baby, a healthy baby, but when you spend so long thinking of a girl to dress up and wants to help in the kitchen, and put stickers on everything, and doing her hair all different ways - and now its like a total turnaround and I'm wondering if I'll remember to pay attention when changing him - who hasnt heard stories of getting peed on? and now I guess its all about trucks, bugs, dinosaurs and sports. I'm eager to meet him already but I caught myself before ready to say Savannah when a cashier asked if we had a name yet! Tomorrow is the day that Chris has to go in even though on vacation for a long day so I plan on doing as little as possible - cause that would be the only day that I DONT want to go into labor! So keep em crossed for me guys, ok? Oh, and I did a dumb thing - I looked up c sections in the pg book, to find out that OBs like to do c sections on women over 40 because they tend to not dilate well on their own - Arrgghhh! At least i didnt make it worse and start Googling, right? But now of course I keep thinking about that. I hope it either happens naturally or that being induced works for me- just as long as nothing happens tomorrow please?

Steph - How are you doing honey? Please tell me that you're not overdoing anything? The house can get picked up later, I hope that you're not pushing yourself too hard too soon. OK? I hope that you were able to get some sort of routine going with the two super cuties and they're not running the whole show and running you ragged - yet. lol. Hang on mama - tomorrow is friday and then Andrew will be home to help - whew! And i'm sure that Alex is more than willing to make it easier on you also. Just try to rest every time they let you, ok? much love - xoxoxo

PA - Yes, we are happy to have a boy, its just weird to have it thrown at you like that after thinking pink for 5 months! I think your Peri is confusing IVF & IVM - but I'll change you EDD to feb 11 as soon as I finish this. It makes me wish I had pushed harder for another u/s but they just kept telling me it wasnt necessary since I had no signs of spotting, BH, cervical shortening at all. Well no, BUT there was something that WAS worth noticing!! sigh How are you feeling now?

Angela - Yay for 32 weeks! and for a NST that went great! Thats too funny, and I've heard the same thing from 3 others - I guess he was hiding the goods when I was 18 weeks, although having a u/s student in the room probably helped distract the tech, and I do know that the baby was bouncing all over that day since she had a real hard time getting the measurements. Eeek a 13 lb baby - oh honey dont scare me like that! when I'm so close lol. ow, ow, ow!
How are you feeling today? yes, tomorrow is friday so I know lately thats got to be your favorite day of the week

franca - yes, it sure was a big surprise! I'm glad your girl really is a girl! And she's growing so well too 1lb 6oz is great! Ugh, those ligament pains arent fun, but so much worse if you move too fast, you havwe to remember to get up slowly, turn over slowly, and bend for things slowly - that was the part I had a hard time with too.

Gi - I was like stunned when they showed us the penis! It took me a few minutes to even believe them! And then I must have asked like 5 more times "are you positive"? And yes, I think you're right - this one may be a little fecker - hahaha. We know he's stubborn though! Chris thinks he's happy to stay inside cause he's mad that we've called him a girl for 5 months lol. And oh yes, we'll hold onto all things pink, cause you never know if we could be blessed a scoend time. We can hope at least. haha so you gave your Dr a hard time to make SURE that Kayla is still a girl -too funny! How are you feeling mama? You getting close now too...

sara - Any word on your date yet?

Babyluv - I'm so glad that you're feeling good now and sleeping pretty good - I'm having the same reaction - so lets not jinx it, right? You are so close to being 36 weeks now! You can do this! Its just easier when you dont feel miserable, isnt it? thanks for telling me Alex's circ story. Poor guy having to have it done at 20 months though. At least he was still young that it didnt traumatize him. bless your parents they sound like angels. it makes me wish he had some just like yours! Hang in there twin mama - its almost time to meet your babies! - xoxo

[Stephanieford78]

Katie - Umm.. ok Ryan, now that you stopped hiding your bits from everyone and the OB spoiled your surprise, how about letting mom go into labor already? Just wait till daddy is home! lol Oh girl, how are you holding up? You sound just as happy as I was towards the end. I must say, it is nice to see skinny calves and feet again! I shaved my legs today and thought how great it was to be able to reach and be comfortable while doing it.

Angela - I hope you take it easy at work since you are going all the way. I can't imagine how hard that must be in your line of work. Aren't you always on your feet? Glad to hear the nst went well. How awesome is it that you got to do it in a comfy chair! 13lb baby? OUCH! Mom must not have watched her weight either to have a baby that big I am guessing? I have seen that tv show obese and pregnant and those mom's weren't healthy to start out and pregnancy didn't change that. When I got pg, I felt the need to eat better.

Babyluv - YAY for the 2nd crib! Even if things still need to be done, it's getting there and that must feel awesome! You have such great family that whatever you don't get done in time, they can finish up while you're in the hopsital. Oh, the lanolin... no need to take any to the hospital. They have that there! They should give you some to take home too. There are certain things like that that I wouldn't worry about packing. Like underwear, wear the throw away hospital kind because you don't want to ruin yours with blood. Also pads, use theirs, keep yours for at home and they will even give you some of those to take home. It's just a few things, but it makes the stay a little easier not having to worry about those little things.

Gi - Awesome news that Kayla is doing well. Of course I knew she would be just perfect! Funny how you keep asking over and over if they are sure of the gender. lol Hope you are feeling ok.

Hope everyone else is doing well.

AFM - The first day alone was not too awful. I learned how to juggle since each and every time that one woke up so did the other. It worked out well though since I could put them to sleep faster that way and get right back to bed myself. lol I rest one on the inside of my leg and the other in my arms. Then when it is burp time I switch so that I am holding them equally. Andrew was able to come home early today too at lunch time so that was nice. That won't continue to happen but it is a nice transition. Tomorrow he has to come home to take the babies to their two week check up. I can't drive since my license expired while on bedrest and I can't lift anything heavier than one baby. That means carrying two babies in carseats is out of the question. lol It's funny, no matter where we go, we get people cooing at them, stopping in there tracks, stopping us in ours as well and asking... Twins? How old are they? What are their names? C-section? and many more personal questions. Be prepared new moms, especially you twin moms! It is weird and awkward! Ok, time to try to catch up on some rest. Come on Ryan... We are all waiting!

[natasha10]

angela- I no im so behind. but the good news is im dooing good in all four of my classes its just the heavy load of homework thats getting me. I hope you are taking it easy at work. i cant stand too long so i dont know how your doing it for eight hrs. 20 minutes and my feet are shot.

katie- i just cant believe that they were wrong i keep thinking about that cuz my husband is always saying to me and other people about us having a girl he says thats what they say but we'll see. he thinks his gut is telling him they are wrong. and now that you actually experienced them being wrong with the gender. that makes me nervous a bit. we had our last u/s when they told us it was a girl at about 18 weeks and i hope they look again. since that was a few months ago.

karen- thats so exciting your starting your cycle. good luck and i wish you the best. when is your ivf date? in a few weeks. that would mean your doing to be due in the summer huh? exciting.. keep us posted. =)