Beautiful Babies Due in 2011 (Combined Group)

[blairwh58]

gina- Good luck at the C-section this morning!! I cannot wait to see pictures of your little guys. Keeping you in my thoughts.

margi- As long as there is 1 in there I am beyond happy, but I think if it were 3 DH may need to be admitted to the looney bin. It will be a long 2 week wait until the ultrasound now. Sorry to hear about the bleeding youve been having but hopefully the bed rest will help. I know a few days can drive me crazy so wishing you the best of luck over the next few weeks- lots of movies and reading.

SD/Rio- Thanks for the congrats. Its great to be back with you all after cycling before.

[klinger13]

Gina - Good luck this morning with your c-section! Can't wait to see pictures of your little guys!!

Blair - CONGRATULATIONS and welcome!! So happy to hear your betas are looking great!

[to_have_fun08]

Blair - Welcome to the board. YEY!! I am so happy for you.

Gina - Hope your c-section goes well. Can't wait to see pics of your beautiful babies.

Margi- Why can't anything be easy? That SCH needs to go away. don't drive yourself crazy on bedrest.

kjm - I noticed the big necks too. I guess all the maternity shirts are designed by men who want to see the big boobs. I also want to know why most of the maternity shirts have to have bows in the back. I hate bows. I did get some stuff from Old navy but probably returning most of it. Everything is so thin you can almost see through it. Just not me.

Mellow - How are you doing? I am so sorry, you have been through so much.

AFM- I believe(hope) the bleeding has stopped. Haven't seen anything red since yesterday. I thought about calling the OB but talked myself down. I know its typical in pregnancies. It wasn't heavy, just scary when I saw the bright red blood. I have to go to the OB tomorrow to talk "diet" so i will probably mention it then. Thanks for all your support.

[Arabsrcool]

Hi all preggo sisters! Crashin for lou!

lou, you look amazing!! Your super abs are keeping you from popping out there yet. Don't worry you will!. I am over the moon you are past the 12 week mark! Sounds like you are still the exercising machine you were before getting your BFP! Think of you often, cannot wait to see if you are team pink or blue!. I am guessing PINK!!!!

Ronda

[lou71]

Blair -- Welcome and congrats on your BFP! Definitely not too early to join over here. Nice strong beta numbers you've got. Hmmm... you transferred three? I'm guessing twins then! When is your u/s?

Margi -- I'm so sorry about your SCH growing. How scary that must be. I know the bedrest will be difficult for 4 weeks but you're right, you need to take care of the raspberries. Keep us updated.

Gina -- GOOD LUCK today!!!!! Can't wait for pics!!!

Chris -- Sorry about the GD diet. Rio says it's not so bad. Maybe we should all be on it if it's best for baby!

Ronda -- I loooove that you are crashing for me! Thank you. I feel really good physically. I can't wait to find out if I'm team Pink or team Blue. Everyone except my aunt has so far guessed team Pink. We shall see! DH and I don't care either way.

[blairwh58]

lou- My first Ultrasound isnt until May 4 which seems like an eternity away. I guess they would rather wait and make sure we should see a heartbeat. Until then I am stressing out about every single cramp because Im worried that we will go and not see anything. I am so jealous that you still look so great!!! I dont know whats going on with me but even though my stomach was flat before its already puffed out- im guessing because of the retrieval and inflammation but who knows.

fun- Glad the bleeding has finally stopped. Hopefully its smooth sailing from here on out.

klinger- Thanks for the welcome. I loved your pic from the shower. You looked so cute with your little belly!

[Happy Bunny]

Blair: Welcome! Best wishes for a healthy and happy pregnancy!

Gina: OMG! I'm guessing they are here now! I bet they are cute - can't wait for pics!

Amanda: Awesome pics! It is wonderful to see you so happy and enjoying your pregnancy.



AFM: I've been hit with Third Trimester Morning Sickness... It's horrible; I have an OB appointment on Wednesday, I'll see what the doc says about this new and icky development - I really feel like I need my food now since Brooke's growing so fast these days.

I've also been hit with crying jags... I'm not usually a very emotional person but I'm crying about everything. We had a water line break in our neighborhood - I wept heavily because our water was orange. I cry at commercials, television shows, memories, husband not putting away laundry. I'm crying a fricking river over here.

We have our hospital tour, pre-registration and epidural class tonight. Lou, I'll let you know what they say about the epidural. That should be exciting! Hopefully, I don't throw up or weep during our tour.



Is anyone considering natural (no med) delivery? I'm not, gimme the drugs!

[mellow4]

Blair, I am so happy for you! Isn't the wait for the first ultrasound awful? Glad to have you join us here. It's nice to see some friends from before making it over to this side of things.

Margi, How large was your SCH measuring? I know bed rest is tough, but it's worth it for your little ones. Praying for you.

Gina, I hope your boys and you are doing well. Let us know how things went when you can. Praying all is well, and your little ones are strong.


I am ready to get this week behind us. Today is the day last year that our son passed away. It will be good to have that awful reminder of a day behind us. Tomorrow is our 17th wedding anniversary...wonderful timing, eh? We are going to the lake for a week. Time for some rest. I still haven't told my Perio about losing Claire, the Dr that gave me the news was just for a second opinion, so I will have to rehash it all next tuesday at my next appointment. I am still angry with them for not being up front with me, even though I figured it out on my own. If it weren't for lazy Dr's my son would still be here, had they listened to my concerns...and this time I was practically begging them for information about Claire and what we should expect. Sorry for my rant. Had to get that out. Anyway that appointment will not be fun.

On a happy note, Miss Marlo is busy, letting me know she is well. She seems happy and unaware of what's happened. Thankfully she doesn't feel the way we do, that would be terrible if she did. She kicks and rolls, and responds to her Daddy's voice as he reads to her. She is a little blessing.

Hope you are all well.

[leorira11]

Blair - Welcome! It's always scary to come over here, but hopefully things will be great. May 4 seems really far away, I agree. How far along will you be? I'm always given the choice of when to go for the 1st u/s - anytime between 5.5-7.5 weeks. The later you go, the more you will see. I can never wait though!

Mellow - I agree - let's end this week. All of my other pregnancies had due dates in mid-April... and I'm still here empty-handed. Yesterday was this year's due date (April 18, 2011). Let's move on to May and hope it's a happier month. I'm so sorry you will have to re-hash with your doctor again. Can you get someone else to talk to him/her before you get there? Re-hashing is always awful. Every doctor I talk to asks me what number pregnancy this is, and how many kids I have. Everytime I have to re-hash my whole history. That's one reason I really REALLY hate when I have to meet a doctor who isn't my regular one. Big hugs...

Barbara - I hear ya on the crying! I heard President Obama's radio ad about high school dropout rates and I started BAWLING. Everyone thinks I'm crazy! But somehow, the thought of dropping out of high school makes me cry (and *I* am a high school drop-out --- although granted I left to go to college at 16 and finished a BA and a MA by the age of 23).

Chris - I had only 2 bleeds. One at 6 weeks and one at 8 weeks. At 6 weeks, it was really heavy and lasted a few hours. At 8 weeks it was much lighter, but still bright red and scary. Everything is fine and I'm 11 weeks now.

Amanda - I hope your shower was great! You look awesome!

Gina - good luck at the C-section!

Margi - oy. I'm so sorry things aren't resolving better. Have you found the SCH group on babycenter? Lots of other women going through the same thing. And you should be taking iron supplements!

AFM --- we had our Passover seder last night (at my in-laws). Lots of people, lots of wine, lots of food -- and lots of tradition! It was really hard, since yesterday (April 18, 2011) was my due date until I miscarried this fall. People brought a newborn baby - and everyone cooed over him.

Anyway - there is a lot of liturgy read. Most of it is stuff I've been saying for years in regular prayers. Last night, it really got to me. There is a section where we read about how fantastic God is -- he can make the crippled walk, the rivers & mountains sing his praises, he created the world, etc - stuff that every prayer says about their God..... but last night, I just couldn't take it. One line is "He makes the barren woman the mother of many, and she is happy and rejoices". I had never really thought about it, since it was just one line of a long prayer that I used to say daily. But last night, I just lost it and ran from the table and starting crying and crying. I'm having a lot of issues with my relationship with God (I used to be a very religious Jew, but now I'm really agnostic) - and that just put me over the edge.

I'm really freaking out about our NT scan on Friday. I know I shouldn't, since things are most probably fine. Symptoms are still kicking my butt - and I'm starting to grow. But still, I worry....

[klinger13]

Margi - I hope that SCH stops growing. I don't envy that bedrest one bit but those little Cali babies of yours are worth every minute of boredom. Do you have any hobbies you are going to tackle? Or books, movies, TV shows you haven't had time to catch up on? Hopefully the next u/s report you get will say the SCH is shrinking.

Leora - Your NT scan is going to go great! I'm so sorry this is such a painful time of year for you. With what you've been through it's no wonder you ran from the table crying during that prayer. Next year at passover though you're going to be busy with your two beautiful babies.

Mellow - I'm sorry this is such a heartbreaking time of year for you too. The trip to the lake sounds perfect and I'm so glad little Miss Marlo kicking it up in there to remind you that she's doing great.

Barbara - UGH for 3rd trimester morning sickness! That's terrible! And sorry the pregnancy hormones are hitting you hard now. Some days I start to wonder who has possessed me because I don't feel like me at all. I'm not normally a cry at the drop of a hat person, but all it takes is a commercial, a song on the radio, etc these days. Not fun!

Blair - I'll be hoping May 4th hurries up and gets here! And I'm guessing 2 for you.

Stephanie - How are you doing? How is the packing? Have you been able to rest enough so you don't overdo it?

AFM, I had my 28 week appointment today and I've been officially diagnosed with GD, boo!!! So I go to my diabetes class on Thursday morning and the finger pricks shall begin. He could tell I've been working hard at the GD diet in the meantime as I was able to go the last 4 weeks with no weight gain so I'll just keep plugging away on that diet and hopefully not have to progress to insulin use (fingers crossed.) In other news, my doc is concerned with all of the cuts and scratches I have everywhere from my eczema itching. The topical has worked better than the last one I still get new patches daily and I'm cut up all over. He's worried about the sores getting infected from all of the scratching (some look pretty raw and red around them to begin with.) So he's putting me on methylprednisone and we'll see if that can help curb some of the rash and itching. Next prenatal visit will be in 4 weeks and we'll do a growth scan at that time too, especially since we now have the GD to worry about. Thanks everyone too for all of the kind words on the pics I posted. We really did have a great time and we're soooo happy we've made it to this point.

[riogirl71]

Amanda - welcome to the GD club, not that anyone wants to be a member! Seriously don't worry about it too much. As long as you keep the diet you should be fine and the big thing is not to blame yourself for any of it. You do the best you can and your baby will be fine. If you have to be on insulin it is ok too, I have been on insulin forever in this pregnancy with 4 shots in the belly every day but you just get used to it, plus for us IVF girls what's another shot right? I really was nervous and worried my first time with DS, this one I am much more relaxed. Know that you get more insulin resistant as you get more pregnant. Make sure you also consult with an endocrinologist and get your A1C checked (shows your average blood sugar level over the past couple of months). It is much better to be caught with GD early and do something than to let it go unchecked. Your baby will be great and you will do great, if you need any support, I am here!

Leora - sorry April is tough on you and your emotions and hormones got the best of you, pregnancy does make you crazy! You will have a fantastic NT and hoping your beans put on a show for you!

Mellow I hope the trip to the lake provides you with much needed escape from all the painful and difficult times, you are in my thoughts and prayers

Blair It is hard to wait but I think that it is better than too much of an early US and being scared for a week, you will get answers and very good ones!

Bunny - hope you feel better soon!

Lou - I am betting on pink!

SD How are you doing pregnant running after your toddler? Quite different than pregnancy #1 isn't it?

Karenvancouver - where are you?

Gina can't wait for pics!

Margi again sorry about your pita boss does she have kids, does she have a heart?

[gina55]

Hi Ladies,
We had a little change of plans, right after I posted my OB came to check me and I was 6 cm. and the boys both turned to transverse sometime overnight, had an Emergency C-Section and both boys were out within minutes. Both did really great Will Donovan was born at 7:06 am weighing 4 lbs. 8 oz. and Wyatt Declan arrived at 7:07 am and weighed 4 lbs 1 oz., both came out screaming and are on room air with a C-Pap to keep their lungs inflated. They are sooo petfect and adorable!!!
I'll do personals soon, going to try and sleep now.

[blairwh58]

Gina- What handsome little additions you have there. I just cried looking at them because they both look soooo sweet. And looks like they were actually pretty big for 30 wks which is good too. Congrats over and over again to your and your family.

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. Even though its early I know that I will be sticking around here.

Rio- They are making me stay scared/nervous for more than 2 weeks...whats up with that??

Klinger- Stinks tthat you were diagnosed with GD but it sounds like you are managing everything well. I really hope that the steroid helps clear up the eczema so you dont have to worry about that. Stinks that you have to wait 4 wks for the next visit but im sure things are going great in there.

leorira- Thanks for the welcome. May 4 is far away and I will be 7 wks on the dot that day. Had they given me that choice I would have started the Ultrasound visits at 5.5 wks and then had a follow-up later. But like you said- this wait means we should be able to see more so I guess it will be worth it. Sounds like you had a great Passover which hopefully helped through the difficult time yesterday. Im sure things will go great Friday so keep us posted.

mellow- Im glad to finally be joining you again- its nice to see familiar names! Sounds like you had a horrible week but that baby Marlo is helping you get through it.

HappyBunny- Third Trimester Sickness...I thought it was all home free after the 1st trimester. Hopefully it will pass and you can keep eatting to make sure Brooke gets all the nutrition she needs.

[kjm1824]

Thanks Lyn10, Gina and Rio for the input. Old Navy looked a little better. I looked at Kohls but cute pants but tops still not right.

Chris - Good luck with your GD diet - I know it will be hard but it is for a great cause. The ladies on here seem to know a lot and will help you through. Glad to hear the bleeding has stopped.

Gina - I was about to submit and your post came up - changing message. CONGRATS!!!! That is so great that the boys are well. They look perfect!!! I am so glad you all are well.

Blair- Welcome and congrats on great betas - sounds like possible twins to me - those are some high numbers.

Margi - I am so sorry that you are still having bleeding and complications. Take it easy on your bed rest. Fill up that netflix que. I am so happy that your raspberries are doing well - that is most important.

Barbara - Sorry to hear about the return of MS. Hope you feel better soon.

Mellow - I'm so happy to hear that Marlo is reassuring you and letting you know she is good. You are a very strong person. I hope you have a great trip to the lake.

Leora - Sorry to hear about your prayers. I think we have all been in that place - questioning God. You will find your peace. And you will have 2 healthy little babies this late fall!

Klinger- Eczema would be horrible - not like you don't have enough. I have itchy skin!! Hope the new medication helps. Good luck with your GD class on Thursday - sounds like you are already ahead of the class.

Rio - that sad think is that my boobs aren't even that big. I am just so used to having nothing that what they have grown is throwing me off. I can just imagine as I progress. Still looking for those shirts. I am going to order some from Old Navy - thanks. Now can the nursing tops be worn during pregnancy too - are they shaped the same way - this is all so new to me.

[karenvancouverisland]

hi all... thanks for asking about me rio- i'm in a bit of a funk and guess i needed a nudge to say something. i've been reading all the posts but have just felt a bit lost in responding.. btw, i loved that picture from your bday of you with your son , so sweet!

mellow, i'm so sorry about claire... and for everything right now you're going through with the anniversary of your son's passing.

congrats to those who've had their babies! the pictures are beautiful!

and blair! congrats- great to see another familiar name from the past on here again... always warms my heart how we IVF ladies can keep reconnecting through the years.

margi, ugh on the sch... so many (including me) have been there. it's so stressful. i really hope it stops soon.

wow, lots of ladies with GD! that's nice to have others on here to give guidance/ suggestions, and encouragement that it's quite manageable. i hope i don't get it too! lol.. maybe it's contagious through the net.

barbara and leora, i laughed my ass off at your crying stories! 2 nights ago while my dh was reading my son bedtime stories i went into laughing/crying hysterics. i was a full-on loon.. i'm also quite dumb lately too! forgetting really obvious things.. i saw 2 coworkers out at a social event (not related to work) and i asked them how they knew each other.. omigod. they totally just stared at me until one said "did you really just ask that?"... if it wasn't so embarrassing it'd be really funny.

so afm. i'm obsessing that something could be wrong with my babe, maybe not moving enough, reading too many stories/blogs/signatures with 2nd tri m/c's... so worried it could be me. so 1 wk til our anatomy u/s.. that will be a good 'fix' for me that'll last a while.. wish i was more hopeful and relaxed and just less worried. i sure am enjoying looking quite pregnant though. the warmed up effect has definately been true for me love it!

hugs to all.