Parenting after a Loss

~*~*~May 2013 PAL check in~*~*~

This is a check-in for our May 2013 PAL mommas

1st monthly check in!  I?m missing some info as DD has been keeping me super busy.  Help me out ladies with the info I?m missing.

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Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LO(s)?

QOTW ? What two things do you miss most about being pg?  What?s the most surprising thing you are enjoying with your new LO(s)?

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AlishaPreggo2012 ? current EDD 5/14/2013  (Blue)

Besoul ? current EDD 5/15/2013

WAis4Ris ? current EDD 5/18/2013 (Blue)

Cgiles1208 ? current EDD 5/25/2013  (Pink)

Cdnbird11 ? current EDD 5/29/2013  (Pink)

JenJen2209 ? current EDD 5/31/2013 (Blue)

 

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Labor Buddies!
BekW2009 - Annarussell05
Dmbabe67 - April
Bananers ? Pnutg
KLJ3 ? Wais4Ris
AudUy - Albah
Gregermis ? PetraStoneGirl
Nola78 ? Delino
Wmorgan003  - HimandMeplus3 - HoolahZinger
Dillngr9 ? Lavril
Rachel Goldstein ? krwact
Tuffytiff - Cdnbird11
AlishaPreggo2012 - Cgiles1208
Besoul - JenJen2209

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New Mommies!
Rachel Goldstein ? 2 boys born 3/29
Krwact ? baby boy born 4/8
Dillngr9 ? baby boy born 4/11
BekW2009 ? ??
Wmorgan003 ? twin girls born 4/26??
PetraStoneGirl ? baby girl born 4/29
Nola78 ? baby girl born 5/2

Tuffytiff ? baby girl born 5/7

KLJ3 ? baby boy born 5/8
Bananers ? baby boy born 5/9

Dmbabe67 ? baby boy born 5/9
Gregermis ? baby girl born 5/10

HimandMeplus3 ? baby boy born 5/12

Lavril ? baby boy born 5/15

Delino ? baby girl born 5/18

AudUy ? baby boy born 5/19

Pnutg ? baby boy born 5/22

Albah ? baby boy born 5/23

Annarussell05 ? baby girl born 5/23
HoolahZinger ? baby boy born 5/26

April ? baby boy born ?

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TTC #1 Since 4/2010, Cycle 30
Positive for HLA-B27, I'm a mutant :p
Testing - Me ok, gluten issue? DH - borderline count, low motility
4/28/11 IUI#1 = BFP!(5/25), EDD 2/2/12 - m/c 5w3d
7/3, 7/31, 9/25 - IUI#2-4=BFN
IVF#1 - 1 blast = BFP!! (12/30), EDD 9/9/12, confirmed c/p 4w2d
FET#1 3/2/12 - 2 blasts =BFP!! EDD 11/18/12, us#1 = twins! Confirmed m/c 5w6d
4/20-surprise BFP and another c/p 4w2d
FET#2 7/16/12 - 2 blasts = BFN
FET#3 8/20/12 - 1 blast - BFP!! Beta #1-2=177, 354
1st u/s 5w6d, one beautiful little HB :), 2nd u/s 146bpm
baby girl born 5/10/13

TTC#2 since 12/17/2014, Cycle 8
Repeat Testing...FSH=12, AMH=3.8, AFC=28. 
IUI#5 5/10/15- c/p?
IVF#2 8/19/15 - cancelled due to cysts
IVF#2 take two 10/2015 - 5 blasts frozen
FET#4 12/11/2015 - BFN - 4 blasts remaining
FET#5 2/18/16 - BFP!!!  Beta1-3, 126, 250, 745!!

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Tons of love and ((hugs)) to my IF sister NMscubagirl


Re: ~*~*~May 2013 PAL check in~*~*~

  • I haven't been lurking/posting nearly as much as I thought I would.  DD is amazing, but as I'm sure you all know, quite a handful.  Major props to you moms with twins!  I've no idea how you do it!

    DD has her 2 month appt coming up and I'm terrified because it's her first round of shots (with me in the same room).  She's measuring in the 50th percentile in weight and the 95-98th percentile in length!  Yikes!  I was short and a gymnast, so she gets that from her dad I guess.

    QOTW - obviously I miss feeling her move inside.  I also miss washing her in my tummy (ok, really just washing my tummy... but there was something about it that I really enjoyed).  The most surprising thing... I love all the rolls she's developing, esp on her thighs Smile  I'm so thankful to have a happy thriving baby!

    TTC #1 Since 4/2010, Cycle 30
    Positive for HLA-B27, I'm a mutant :p
    Testing - Me ok, gluten issue? DH - borderline count, low motility
    4/28/11 IUI#1 = BFP!(5/25), EDD 2/2/12 - m/c 5w3d
    7/3, 7/31, 9/25 - IUI#2-4=BFN
    IVF#1 - 1 blast = BFP!! (12/30), EDD 9/9/12, confirmed c/p 4w2d
    FET#1 3/2/12 - 2 blasts =BFP!! EDD 11/18/12, us#1 = twins! Confirmed m/c 5w6d
    4/20-surprise BFP and another c/p 4w2d
    FET#2 7/16/12 - 2 blasts = BFN
    FET#3 8/20/12 - 1 blast - BFP!! Beta #1-2=177, 354
    1st u/s 5w6d, one beautiful little HB :), 2nd u/s 146bpm
    baby girl born 5/10/13

    TTC#2 since 12/17/2014, Cycle 8
    Repeat Testing...FSH=12, AMH=3.8, AFC=28. 
    IUI#5 5/10/15- c/p?
    IVF#2 8/19/15 - cancelled due to cysts
    IVF#2 take two 10/2015 - 5 blasts frozen
    FET#4 12/11/2015 - BFN - 4 blasts remaining
    FET#5 2/18/16 - BFP!!!  Beta1-3, 126, 250, 745!!

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    Tons of love and ((hugs)) to my IF sister NMscubagirl


  • delinodelino member
    Hey May mommas!!

    Baby girl is doing well. She sttn and holds her head up like a champ. She's gaining weight and growing like a weed. I'm officially half way through my ML and starting to work from home PT :mobile sad face: it is kinda nice to use my brain for non baby stuff for a few hrs a day.

    QOTW...I miss how easy it was to go to the store! I also miss her moving in my belly and I miss my pregnant belly vs my post pregnant belly.

    What I love so much is smelling her. When she's in bed I miss her smell and I feel like when i go back to work, I may take something that smells like her with me. Not sure if that will help or hurt me.
    3 ectopic pregnancies (EDD's 1/30/12-tube removed, 6/2/12-methotrexate and 10/2/12-methotrexate)
    IVF and Natural FET resulted in BFN's and a hole in our wallets
    Natural BFP #4 on 9/7/12 gave us our miracle on 5/18/13
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  • imagedmalone1024:
    Hi! May I join you ladies? My DD, Julia, was born on May 11th. My original EDD was April 28th... yeah... she was late lol J will be 8 weeks on Saturday and I can't believe it. She's lifting her head and has rolled from tummy to back a bunch of times. She's ridiculously strong already. She lunged herself forward a few days ago. I think we've got an early mover on our hands! QOTW I miss feeling her move. She was so active that now it's so strange to feel nothing. I also miss the glow... No one has that PP :/ I love watching her watch me pump. She gives me this really annoyed face like, "Hey! That's MY booby!!!! What do you think you're doing?!" It's hilarious.

    I'm okay with adding you in...

    How do you other may Mommas feel?

    TTC #1 Since 4/2010, Cycle 30
    Positive for HLA-B27, I'm a mutant :p
    Testing - Me ok, gluten issue? DH - borderline count, low motility
    4/28/11 IUI#1 = BFP!(5/25), EDD 2/2/12 - m/c 5w3d
    7/3, 7/31, 9/25 - IUI#2-4=BFN
    IVF#1 - 1 blast = BFP!! (12/30), EDD 9/9/12, confirmed c/p 4w2d
    FET#1 3/2/12 - 2 blasts =BFP!! EDD 11/18/12, us#1 = twins! Confirmed m/c 5w6d
    4/20-surprise BFP and another c/p 4w2d
    FET#2 7/16/12 - 2 blasts = BFN
    FET#3 8/20/12 - 1 blast - BFP!! Beta #1-2=177, 354
    1st u/s 5w6d, one beautiful little HB :), 2nd u/s 146bpm
    baby girl born 5/10/13

    TTC#2 since 12/17/2014, Cycle 8
    Repeat Testing...FSH=12, AMH=3.8, AFC=28. 
    IUI#5 5/10/15- c/p?
    IVF#2 8/19/15 - cancelled due to cysts
    IVF#2 take two 10/2015 - 5 blasts frozen
    FET#4 12/11/2015 - BFN - 4 blasts remaining
    FET#5 2/18/16 - BFP!!!  Beta1-3, 126, 250, 745!!

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    Tons of love and ((hugs)) to my IF sister NMscubagirl


  • delinodelino member
    imageGregermis:

    imagedmalone1024:
    Hi! May I join you ladies? My DD, Julia, was born on May 11th. My original EDD was April 28th... yeah... she was late lol J will be 8 weeks on Saturday and I can't believe it. She's lifting her head and has rolled from tummy to back a bunch of times. She's ridiculously strong already. She lunged herself forward a few days ago. I think we've got an early mover on our hands! QOTW I miss feeling her move. She was so active that now it's so strange to feel nothing. I also miss the glow... No one has that PP :/ I love watching her watch me pump. She gives me this really annoyed face like, "Hey! That's MY booby!!!! What do you think you're doing?!" It's hilarious.

    I'm okay with adding you in...


    How do you other may Mommas feel?

    Fine by me!
    3 ectopic pregnancies (EDD's 1/30/12-tube removed, 6/2/12-methotrexate and 10/2/12-methotrexate)
    IVF and Natural FET resulted in BFN's and a hole in our wallets
    Natural BFP #4 on 9/7/12 gave us our miracle on 5/18/13
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  • Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LO(s)?

    Ummm... their 4 month (yes, 4 MONTHS!) check up is this month. Holy moly how the time has flown by. They're just chugging along. Both are almost 13lbs now. I'm such a proud mommy :)

    QOTW ? What two things do you miss most about being pg?  What?s the most surprising thing you are enjoying with your new LO(s)?

    I really really really miss feeling them move. Silas' head sat right under my right boob for months and I would pet him like a cat curled up in my lap. Sawyer would get hiccups and wiggle wiggle wiggle around. I miss that feeling of closeness.

    I miss my surprising confidence in my body. I felt truly beautiful while I was pregnant. Crazy as that sounds, I didn't feel fat or ugly, I felt pregnant and beautiful. 

    I think the most surprising thing I enjoy is kissing their cheeks. I give them kisses alllllll day long. I swear I'm going to be one of those old ladies who kisses everyone's kids someday. Their cheeks are just so cubby and kissable I can't help myself!!

    TTC since 3/4/2010
    Me: PCOS, DH: normal
    Started seeing RE 11/10/2011
    8/31/2012 = BFP!!
    First Ultrasound... TRIPLETS! EDD 5/11/13
    Baby w/ no HB @ 10w4d - We love you angel baby.
    Baby A & B doing great. A/S 12/10/12 - Healthy BOYS!
    Sawyer & Silas born at 33+6 on 3/29/13
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  • AlbahAlbah member
    Our little guy is a chunky one! Breastfeeding is going well, he chugs and chugs and he is easily over 11 lb now. He is getting mighty heavy in my teeny arms. He lifts his head pretty well and pushes his feet if something is against him. His social smile has also been around for a couple of weeks and i'm loving it.

    2 things i miss most about being pregnant...
    1. My bump and feeling him move
    2. The anticipation of meeting my little one

    I am enjoying how my older boys are interacting with the baby. They've really adapted well and the way they look at the baby is just so sweet!!
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    BFP #3: 01/28/12, EDD: 09/23/12, MMC (BO), D&C 2/16/12 at 6.5 wks
    BFP #4: 05/23/12, EDD: 01/31/12, Early MC at 5 wks

    RPL Workup: + LPD (7DPO Prog = 7.8, Endometrial Bx = out of phase)
    Elevated Alpha 2-glycoprotein IgA and antiphosphatidylserine IgM -->
    Hematologist said not to worry and no need for treatment!

    Dx: LPD
    Cycle #1(08/2012): Clomid 50 mg CD3-7, Ovidrel CD13 + Progesterone = It worked!
    BFP #5 on 09/10/12 (11 DPO). HCG #1 @ 14DPO = 131.6 HCG #2 @ 16DPO = 509
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  • Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LO(s)?
     
    DS will be 2 months old next week! Where has that time gone? His 2 month check up is in ~2 weeks & I'm beyond anxious! My heart breaks thinking about seeing him get his shots. LO holds his head up very well & his social smile melts my heart!!! We're working on tummy time. He prefers tummy time on my chest to tummy time on his mat. I keep meaning to try tummy time over the Boppy.
     

    QOTW ? What two things do you miss most about being pg?  What?s the most surprising thing you are enjoying with your new LO(s)?

    The two things I miss most about being pregnant are feeling DS move & my bump. I actually felt good about my body when I was pregnant - not so much now :( 

    The most surprising thing I enjoy with DS is diaper changes, except maybe when I get pooped or peed on. But I love him to pieces anyway :) 


    BFP #2: 08/23/12; EDD: 05/04/13 ~Please stick little one!!! DS born 05/09/13 at 40w5d

    BFP #1: 05/05/12; EDD: 01/01/13; m/c: 05/21/12 ~Forever in our hearts~ 

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  • imagedmalone1024:
    Hi! May I join you ladies? My DD, Julia, was born on May 11th. My original EDD was April 28th... yeah... she was late lol

    Absolutely!


    BFP #2: 08/23/12; EDD: 05/04/13 ~Please stick little one!!! DS born 05/09/13 at 40w5d

    BFP #1: 05/05/12; EDD: 01/01/13; m/c: 05/21/12 ~Forever in our hearts~ 

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  • I had DD on may 19th



    Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LOs? Madison turned 6 weeks on Sunday, she has been social smiling and her head control has been pretty good. At her one month appointment she weighed 10 lbs. I have my check up on the 11th and her 2 month is on the 19th. Not looking forward to watching her get shots :/

    QOTW What two things do you miss most about being pg? Whats the most surprising thing you are enjoying with your new LOs? I miss the kicks and movement and my bump. Most surprising thing would be her wanting to be held by me all the time, I love watching her and her expressions. And her eyes and smile when she sees me, it's so sweet :
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    C is 6 weeks old and 12.5 lbs! He loves to eat. He has been pretty fussy lately and I'm hoping it's a phase that will be ending soon. But we sure do love this little guy.

    I don't miss being pregnant at all. Maybe feeling him kick. What I do enjoy are his smiles and him falling asleep on my chest.
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  • Can I join you ladies? I was supposed to be a June mama but, had Dalaney May 26th at 605am via emergency C-section due to Pre-E and my terribly high BP. She was 5lb 8oz and 19in then 4lbs 13 oz when we were finally allowed to go home.

    Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LO(s)?

    Dalaney is now at 7lbs 4oz! She can hold her head up for long spurts and is sleeping in her crib!! Her 2 month appointment is the 26th. 

    QOTW ? What two things do you miss most about being pg?  What?s the most surprising thing you are enjoying with your new LO(s)?

    Umm, I think I miss rubbing my belly and feeling her wiggle. Mostly I did not enjoy pregnancy and had issues that made it hard.

    I love everything about my stink butt. It is surprising how much I love her even when she is screaming for no reason! OMG and she squirts poop like once a day all over the place! It makes me giggle though.


    Me(26)DH(33)
    TTC for #1 since Jan 2010
    BFP #1 Oct 1 2010 MC Oct 3 2010
    DX PCOS w/ AO Nov 2011
    3 rounds of Clomid all BFN
    BFP #2 10/12/12 Beta #1 45.1 Beta #2 160.7 * 2/27 diagnosed with IEF in utero.
    Dalaney born @ 35w2d via emergency C-section due to Pre-E after 30 hrs of labor & losing her HB twice. She weighed 5lbs 8oz & was 19in long on May 26th 2013 @ 605am

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  • imageminicheezburg:

    Can I join you ladies? I was supposed to be a June mama but, had Dalaney May 26th at 605am via emergency C-section due to Pre-E and my terribly high BP. She was 5lb 8oz and 19in then 4lbs 13 oz when we were finally allowed to go home.

    Any updates, appointments coming up, or milestones that you'd like to share for you or your LO(s)?

    Dalaney is now at 7lbs 4oz! She can hold her head up for long spurts and is sleeping in her crib!! Her 2 month appointment is the 26th. 

    QOTW ? What two things do you miss most about being pg?  What?s the most surprising thing you are enjoying with your new LO(s)?

    Umm, I think I miss rubbing my belly and feeling her wiggle. Mostly I did not enjoy pregnancy and had issues that made it hard.

    I love everything about my stink butt. It is surprising how much I love her even when she is screaming for no reason! OMG and she squirts poop like once a day all over the place! It makes me giggle though.


    I dont' see why not... you're a cool enough lady to hop on board Wink

    TTC #1 Since 4/2010, Cycle 30
    Positive for HLA-B27, I'm a mutant :p
    Testing - Me ok, gluten issue? DH - borderline count, low motility
    4/28/11 IUI#1 = BFP!(5/25), EDD 2/2/12 - m/c 5w3d
    7/3, 7/31, 9/25 - IUI#2-4=BFN
    IVF#1 - 1 blast = BFP!! (12/30), EDD 9/9/12, confirmed c/p 4w2d
    FET#1 3/2/12 - 2 blasts =BFP!! EDD 11/18/12, us#1 = twins! Confirmed m/c 5w6d
    4/20-surprise BFP and another c/p 4w2d
    FET#2 7/16/12 - 2 blasts = BFN
    FET#3 8/20/12 - 1 blast - BFP!! Beta #1-2=177, 354
    1st u/s 5w6d, one beautiful little HB :), 2nd u/s 146bpm
    baby girl born 5/10/13

    TTC#2 since 12/17/2014, Cycle 8
    Repeat Testing...FSH=12, AMH=3.8, AFC=28. 
    IUI#5 5/10/15- c/p?
    IVF#2 8/19/15 - cancelled due to cysts
    IVF#2 take two 10/2015 - 5 blasts frozen
    FET#4 12/11/2015 - BFN - 4 blasts remaining
    FET#5 2/18/16 - BFP!!!  Beta1-3, 126, 250, 745!!

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    Tons of love and ((hugs)) to my IF sister NMscubagirl


  • krwactkrwact member
    imageRachel Goldstein:

    QOTW ? What two things do you miss most about being pg?  What?s the most surprising thing you are enjoying with your new LO(s)?

    I really really really miss feeling them move. Silas' head sat right under my right boob for months and I would pet him like a cat curled up in my lap. Sawyer would get hiccups and wiggle wiggle wiggle around. I miss that feeling of closeness.

    I miss my surprising confidence in my body. I felt truly beautiful while I was pregnant. Crazy as that sounds, I didn't feel fat or ugly, I felt pregnant and beautiful.

    Sorry I didn't reply sooner. As others have said, LO definitely keeps me busy!  Add to that that my in laws arrived today for a visit and I haven't been on in a while. Ive missed you all!

    Malcolm is doing well. 3 months tomorrow and 13 lbs and eating me alive! He's a LOT more interactive and smiling and laughing now which is incredibly gratifying.  His reflux is better managed now so he's much happier all around. He also rolled over for the first time on Wednesday!  I couldn't believe it. 

    QOTW: EVERYTHING. I still have a lot of unresolved feelings about his unexpected premature arrival. I had a very healthy pregnancy and was not at all ready for it to be over. Rachel articulated well the body confidence I felt then and haven't felt since. 

    I think I'm most surprised by the fact that I have zero desire to return to work. Zilch. My maternity leave officially ended yesterday but I've arranged to work part time from home for a month so that I can delay day care. If we could afford for me not to work, I'd jump at the chance to stay home for the time being.

    I hope everyone's doing well!

    Kim 

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