Feb 2009 Moms to Be

[unexplained infertility]

i wrote such along post and I deleted it by mistake, no way to retrieve it
I feel like crying. I cry over a lot of stuff now, like for example that my mailbox at work has been moved 2 feet further for me to walk
will do personals again some other time

anyway, had a doc appt today, i was bleeding last week and was all freaked out, but we heard a very strong HB and next Thursday I have my 20th week scan (I will be still 19 then) and we will find out the sex.

i promise to catch up later this week. taka care

[jude7702]

Aw, Unexplained, it really sucks when that happens to posts!!
Very frustrating. I'm so glad that the bleeding you had wasn't anything with the baby. Did they say what they thought it was from? Can't wait to hear what you are having.

I am crying over silly things too, and very sensitive. Last night I tried to get my husband to feel where I think my uterus is rising way up in my belly now, it feels hard perhaps halfway up to my belly button. He did, but said it gave him the 'willies'. Then I asked him if he liked feeling my stepkids when they were kicking, and he said not really, that if he was honest it was kindoff weird. I started to cry because I'd had this image in my head of him sitting behind me and us feeling our babies kick together He didn't know what to do poor thing.

Oh well, we'll figure it out I know.

Dakota - can't wait to see what you're having either! Less than one week to go! We have a 16 week and 1 day scan scheduled, and I hope we can see the genders then too.

[angram]

Morning - just checking it to say hi and see how everyone is doing. I've been passing old blood now for almost 2 weeks, not sure when it's going to go away. Wasn't really a big deal until (sorry, TMI) last week there was a large blob of very stretchy stuff too, which they think was probably my 2nd sac. I didn't cramp at all, so not sure. The baby's HB was great and there wasn't any new blood, so they weren't concerned. I have my amnio and ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow morning, so they'll check to see if the sac is gone at that time. Anyhoo, only other thing going on is planning for our trip to Chicago this week for a mini vacation, I'm so excited to get out of the heat and eat some good food

Jude - I'm sorry DH didn't react like you had hoped, give him a litle time and mayb he'll come around. I completely understand about the crying thing though, I'm there with ya

unexplained infertility - Hope you're doing better and the bleeding has stopped. Can't wait to hear about your scan this week and the sex, how exciting!!

Dakota - Congrats on the upcoming showers, I can't wait for that part. I'm sort of overwhelmed by the thought of registering, since I have no idea what I really need, but I'm excited to start stocking up the baby's room

Gennessa - Great news on the boys, you'll just have to try again later for a girl Only kidding!! I think big and fat is here for most of us, it definitely does not feel too sexy. I've been trying to find some jeans this weekend and it's a little depressing how bad they fit..and it's just the beginning

Tarabeltwo - Still getting fun calls and emails from your friends, how fun is that! I love when others are excited for us, it feels great. People at my office are starting to ask my coworkers questions, so the word is starting to get out. My OB says I have a very large uterus, so I guess that's why I started showing even earlier. I love the belly though, I say bring it on.

[unexplained infertility]

Angram- sorry to hear you bleed still, but as long as it is old blood it IS ok. I do too unfortunately. I ended up going to ER on Fri AM, as I was bleeding a lot with dark red blood. After I got to ER, the bleeding stopped, but they still kept me there to check everything. After 6 hours they let me go home. The baby was fine, but my uterus is still over cervix, so I have placenta previa which may cause occasional bleeding. And I am not allowed to do any strenuous physical activity, so no swimming anymore either L, and no sex of course. How sad, how sad. I live in Chicago, the weather got ugly this weekend, it was raining for 3 days and it is supposed to rain more L My neighbors fight with flooded basements and leaking roofs, but my house survived the remnants of Ike.

Genessa- congrats on your 2 boys!!! It is awesome! I hope to find out on Thursday.

Dakota- The story about your SIL is pretty amazing. Think how much stress is saved by finding out that you are pregnant at week 30... Showers? What is that? I cant think about showers yet, at least not with the bleeding episodes. It made me very cautious and I am scared to do anything to jinx my pregnancy L I envy that you know what you want/need for the baby, as I absolutely have no clue. I need diapers, some clothes, and a crib or bassinet. That is where my knowledge of what we need stops. How do you know which stroller to choose, or car seat? I hate shopping and registering seems a little overwhelming to me. I wish someone would take care of it for me. I hope the showers will be a lot of fun, and a lot of presents What about the baby’s movements? Can you still feel them? One day I think I felt something again, but not sure L and it was a different feeling than the first time, so even more doubts now. Now about your US this week…which sex do you think it will be?

Tarabeltwo- Sorry about your FIL. It is so sad that you two have to think about it now, when it is time to enjoy your pregnancy L About emailing your friends, I don’t have a chance to hear a lot congrats yet, I bet it must be fun. It is so nice when people get excited about our pregnancy. I know a lot of co-workers of my hubby and they all seem very involved. I even like their often ridiculous advice on pregnancy and baby’s upbringing.

Jude – my hubby on the other hand just keeps hugging my belly, even in public places. It makes me uncomfortable sometimes…But when he talks to it at home, it is kind of sweet.

Hopefulinillinois- did you find out the sex already? What is it? What is it?

Children- I cant believe you still have MS. I envied you at first, since I didnt have any symptoms, but not anymore. Hopefully it will pass soon.

Oh, and we decided on the names already: Julia OR Anthony. Hopefully I will be able to use one of them after Thursday, when talking to my baby. What about you girls, do you have names picked out already?

And about gaining weight, I actually lost 2lbs in the last few days, and my appetite is gone too. I have to force myself to eat something. I only crave for yogurt and bananas. And it is time to get another yogurt now. This time I did not accidentaly delete my long post but I hope I didnt bore you to death either Good night and enjoy what is left from the weekend!

[Dakota]

Jude- DH's for some reason don't connect like we do when the little one is still inside. I know that DH does not get excited aout the little stuff like I do, which I think its all BIG stuff. We've got so many same gender's for twins on this board, you HAVE to have B/G in there!!!!

Angram- Sorry to hear your still dealing with bleeding issues, but I am so glad to hear that baby is ok and still in there having a blast. When I had all of that bleeding, I was passing some nasty monster looking stuff, but it was not the sac. It was twords the very end, after I had the red bleeding, then I had the brown, then spotting, then the monster stuff. Stringy, sticky blobs. That lasted about a week.

Unexplained0 Sorry to hear about the PP. Do they think it will correct itself later on?
I felt a little flutter yesterday while I was listening to the HB. The little one has so much more room in there now so its harder to get the HB, so I was pushing a little harder than normal and right about the time I heard the movement fro the doppler I faintly felt it in that same spot that I was pushing. So I've felt movement now 3 times in the last 2-3 weeks.
Hhhmm- Sometimes, I have a really strong feeling there is a boy in there, but all the dreams I have there is a girl in there. I just can't wait to find out 3.5 days to go!!!

TO ALL!!! As far as registering goes, a MUST have is a book called The Baby Bargain book. It is like a bible!! It is all the products on the market and they are rated. SO it helps you pick out the brand of furniture, brand of bedding, brand of bottles, diapers, car seats, strollers...the whole 9 yards. Its the BEST things I have gotten thus far, its awesome!!! Plus, if you register at Babies R Us, they have a list of the most popluar things that have been registered for. Like types of baby tubs, thermometers, infant toys, monitors. Plus, if need be you can have someone there escort you to help you. I've done so much research, plus with the baby bargain book, I've got my list all made out and ready to go!!!
Yes, I agree, I have some anxiety about jinxing myself for registering too early, but I dont want to tell my in laws that are in another state who have to go in a few weeks to get SIL stuff that they have to make 2 trips because I am afraid I'd jinx myself.

Nothing new here, still lots of aches and pains. I find that I can't squat for longer than a few secs because it hurts to get up. I peeped myself for the first time this am. Of course it made me late for work!!! I was brushing my teeth and had the dramatic gagging effect again and I gagged a little too hard and Ooops !!! That made me almost cry, but I didnt have time for it so I sucked it up and changed clothes.

I hope everyone has a great day!! any Dr apts or u/s coming up??

[Dakota]

Here is my list if anyone is interested.

-Monitor (Sony)
-Car Seat (still deciding between Chicco & Britax)
-Stoller (jogger, Baby Trend)
-Pack n Play (Graco)
-Bouncer (Boppy)
-Activty Gym (Baby Einstein)
-Bumbo Seat
-sleep positioner
-Hook on high chair (Chicco)
-Glass Bottles w/ BPA free nipples
-Dishwasher basket for nipples
-BPA free plastic wear
-Nursing pads & accessories
-Piddle Pad (this is a little rubber mat that goes under the bum on the car seat for those who take long drives, saves car seat from leaky diaper)
-Car Seat mat (this is a rubber mat that goes under car seat, helps not tear leather seats, for those who have leather interior)
-Bedding & accessories
-Blankets
-Pack n Play sheets
-Hangers (lots!)
-Tub (First Years)
-wash cloths/towels/robes
-destin/lotions/soaps/wipes/diapers
-Diaper Bag
-Vicks humidifier
-Car mirror
-Pacifier (Soothie)
-Red Cross Kit
-Johnson Baby Relief Kit
-Thermometer
-Baby toys & books

Since I am going to stay at home we decided to simplify alot of things, so we are opting not to register for alot of the new aged things, like plastic tear sheets you put on tables, swaddler (I'll use blanket), grocery cart cover (i'll use blanket)...there are alot of things out there that add up. We decided, for us, we would rather have extra diapers and things than this other stuff. I figured that mom went so many years without it maybe I could too??? We'll see!!!

Hope this list may help some of you!!!

[angram]

Morning ladies - well my amnio went well this morinng, but I did cry the entire way to the doc office and before the procedure. I just felt a bit overwhelmed (plus a couple hormones ), but DH held my hand, looked me in the eyes the entire time, and talked to me about baby names to try to distract me. It didn't hurt at all, just quite a bit of pressure and my imagination is crazy when it comes to this sort of stuff We also had another u/s, which is always wonderful. We weren't going to find out the sex, but we figured we could go for some good news these days and found out!! We'll know for sure when the amnio results come back, but the doc is pretty sure it's a girl!! All we want is a healthy baby, so we were good either way. I was a bit shocked though, I really just had a feeling it was a boy. My mom will be so excited since she guessed it was a girl and she already has one grandson, so she's ready to buy cute girlie clothes. We're going to wait for the amnio results before we tell our family, so you girls are the first to find out.

Dakota - Thanks for the list and book recommendation, that is great! I have a couple of friends that are due before me and they have been crazy researching, so I'll also use their lists I'm so excited that you've felt a flutter a few times, that is awesome! Hmm, sucks about the peeing yourself though..although I did get a little giggle out of it, sorry

unexplained infertility - I'm so sorry to hear you have placenta previa and I wish you the best and hope your placenta moves to the right spot before delivery. Thank you for the information, I read up on it yesterday and then had them look at my placenta this morning to confirm that is not why I am bleeding. My placenta is in the correct spot, but they didn't see the 2nd sac, so that's probably the culprit. We haven't started thinking about names yet, but now that we know it's a girl we can narrow down the process I love the name Isabella, but we'll see what we end up with.

I hope everyone else is doing great today, we're totally enjoying the much cooler weather here in Austin. It's been in the high 90's and today it's in the 70's, absolutely wonderful!!

[Tarabeltwo]

Hi Ladies

Hope everyone is doing well.

Angram - I am so glad your amnio went well. Let us know how everything goes. My DH was reading a book the other day and read about the amnio process and freaked out asking if I was going to have to have one. Sounds like your DH did great to support you.

Dakota - Thanks for the list. I haven't even thought about registering yet. We have started to look around for things but made no decisions.

Jude - How are you doing. Still crying over everything. Me too. I think we are all still doing that.

Not much going on with me. My appetite is huge I have to eat about 6 times a day. I can go from full to starving in .02 seconds. I haven't felt my baby yet. I know that it is still pretty early so waiting patiently. I have an appointment on Friday to hear the hearbeat and I think they might schedule my u/s. Still have lots of aches and pains but last week's nausea seems to have past (weird).

Hope everyone is well. Sorry if I missed you.

[ftg]

Hello ladies:
Wow being gone for a week and there has been lots of activity! Sounds for the most part that all are doing well, or recovering well! I'm happy for those who have had more appts lately, and we can't wait to find out boy/girl as well on 9/26!

During our Teton trip last week, twice I had some crazy sharp pains on my right side down by my ovary. Once was so painful I woke up in tears waiting for it to go away. It did pass, and as usual I had no bleeding, or further symptoms. For everything I've read, professional and otherwise growing aches & pains very greatly from woman to woman, and with what our pain tolerance is (unfortunately mine isn't very high!) So, with that gone, and some cramping early this morning and a left side pain later now gone, I'm chalking it up to experience. My mantra is just "grow baby, grow!"

We *think* we might have felt the baby so far, however we're just not sure. My placenta is in back, so they expected me to feel any time now and I'm 18 wks along...can't believe its almost half way through! I feel my higher than normal heartbeat everywhere, so that has me confused.

I've just recently started to feel more hungry again during the day, and the boobs definitely grew again much to the happiness of my DH. This will be my 2nd cup size bigger; unreal! He has also been great feeling baby every morning & evening, trying to feel any kicks. I think all men have a different way of handling this. When you get right down to it, they really are removed and I try really hard to keep him involved each day.

Please continue on with good health and good news ladies, I'm tired and need to rest now.

Dakota-thank you for the news on the books, that is really helpful. My friends are scheduling a shower near the first part of Dec to stay away from holidays, and from having to close to crunch time. I won't register until we know the sex of the baby 9/26.
Take care all!

[ftg]

And I forgot to mention...yes, more emotions within the last 2 wks that resemble my first few weeks of pregnancy. I sometimes have problems feeling I can't do everything the same pace as I used to, and feel I'm letting down my hubby when I don't get it done. I know this is silly, and he tells me so, but what can you do. The tears flow! Funny how this occurs with our hormonal capacity!

[jude7702]

Hey guys,

Angram, I'm glad that you got an U/S to make up for the amnio, and got to see the sex for maybe sure! Sounds like DH was wonderful for the amnio - how long do you wait for the results now?

Dakota, I am impressed as to how organised you are! The list and the book are going to come in helpful - I'm there with unexplained at the moment, as far as I know we need diapers, a crib/bassinet, and nursing bras! Oh it's a lot of planning! I hope you get all you need from the showers.

Ftg - grow boobs grow ( oh sorry, that was DH!, I mean Baby of course!). My DH is also rather happy about that side of things! I hope your growing pains go away, it' scary for them to be very painful. I'm glad no bleeding or anything further happened. I turned over in bed and swatted at a mosquito violently that I could hear buzzing last night, and just about died for a minute with the pain from round ligaments. Thankfully it subsided quickly. Maybe this is what you are feeling?

Unexplained - I'm glad all was okay with you - will the placenta previa change or not?

Tara - Glad that the nausea is passing - just as well with lots of hunger!

Well, I feel pretty good today - we had our five year anniversary yesterday and DH cooked the most amazing steak, garlic green beans, and buttered mashed potato, with mushrooms and onions. Mmmmm!!!!

We are also going to go away on a cruise this coming Sunday to the Western Carribean, for our anniversary, and as a last holiday before the babies! I can't wait. Thank goodness too, cos work is crazy at the moment, so I could really do with the break.

Take care all x

[crogers]

Jude7702- so glad you are getting to get away before the babies come. DH and I had a trip planned to Mexico for 7 days but we had to cancel because they put me on semi bed rest because of bleeding. We were really bummed but we didn't want to do anything that might hurt them. Have a great time and enjoy every minute of it!

[ftg]

jude-yes, the round ligament pains have caught me. About every 2 days I get a new sharp pain, and that included this morning. I read that to help it subside just rest, and lean on the opposite side you feel it. Literature does say that when you use your stomach muscles in a quick fashion, or putting too much stress on them can help bring pains on quickly.

crogers-I'm sorry you missed your trip, however I'm sure its best for your babes. We figure there will always be time for longer trips in our future, and how cool to be able to spend it with our new addition!

[Neffi211]

Hey everyone!

Glad to hear that everyone is doing so well! Sorry I have been MIA....I feel a little crazy lately and feel that if I read any bad news I will be a nervous wreck! Anyway, I feel better today casue we had a 4 week check and heard a strong HB today. 13 days a counting til our u/s. I still haven't gained any weight, but my belly is growing. anyway....so glad to hear that many of you have found out the sex of your babies! Well just wanted to let everyone know that I'm still here. Have a good rest of the week!

[Dakota]

Neffi- I hear ya!! I am the same way. I was going to another board for a while there, but there was too much bad stuff happening and it was totally freaking me out!! I feel bad for those girls, but it does too much on my stress level, it makes me worry WAY too much for my little one.
Whoohoo!! 13 more days...and counting!!!

Crogers, sorry you had to cancel your trip, but I am sure when the babies arrive safe and sound you will have already forgotten about every having a trip scheduled!!
Our 11 year anniversary is in 3 weeks and we are talking about going somewhere for a long weekend, since it will be our last anniversary for just to two of us. We've got too much $$ being pushed out right now getting ready for the baby, we have to do a small trip, but its better than nothing

Ftg- oh, the round ligament pain! I find that if I hurring up and get into the fetal position is helps it. Dh noticed that I am not "getting up" any more, its more like "rolling off" the bed or the couch. Slowly I am loosing control of my stomach mucles. I do find that mine seems to be more so on the right side by my ovary. I wonder why I feel it more on one side than the other? Good question for OB next time I go!! So far, I am about up 1 to 1.5 cup sizes. I still have some bra's that were big on me, now I am bursting out of, but the others I cant squeeze into.

Jude- after reading about your steak I had gone home and had a steak with mushrooms, onions & green peppers! I can't wait to find out your babies gender! I am excited!!

Tara- I am glad your feeling better. Sorry about the aches and pains. I have been saying alot lately that no one told me about all the aches and pains during pergnany. I had no idea!! Oh well, as long as I know that little one is ok we'll deal....right?!?!?!

Angram- I am so glad your amnio went well. Good job to your DH!!! When do you get the results? Congrats on a little baby girl! How exciting!!!

Is it 11:30 tomorrow time yet??? I can't wait!!! This is the longest I have ever gone without an u/s. I am excited to find out what we are having, but at this point I just want to see the little one and make sure that everything is ok. I got so used to seeing s/he every week, I miss seeing everything. Otherwise, besides all the aches and pains the only other thing going on is major emotions this week. I've felt a little more movement this morning, actually when I first started posting is when I felt it. S/he must have like the yogurt??

Ok...major TMI question. Along with all the aches and pains, anyone having pressure and pain in their butt (0)??? Sorry...sorry...sorry, but I have to ask. I have regular movements, so I know its not that. I get it the same time I get pelvic pressure. Its very uncomfy!!

Hope everyone is doing well, growing those little one(s).