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August 2016 Moms
kcolly32
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Saturday after Xmas Check In
kcolly32
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I wasn't sure how many ppl would be bumping today but I have a 5hr car ride to make it through. 
How far along are you?
How are you feeling?
Doing anything baby related today?
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Questions?
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present?
How far along are you?
How are you feeling?
Doing anything baby related today?
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Questions?
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present?
Expecting baby #1 August 2016
Already have three furbabies- Blake, Sydney, and Chester
Re: Saturday after Xmas Check In
How are you feeling? Sore boobs, bloated, and peeing all the time.
Doing anything baby related today? Bumping and telling my side of the family the good news.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: One side of the family done and heading to VA to see my family today. ILs loved the news, it was nice to see their reactions. MIL told everyone at the family dinner last night
Questions? When did MS start? Everyone kept asking me if I've had any MS but it has yet to start. I was thinking maybe it's too early or maybe I won't get it!
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? Probably all my Victoria secret clothes, I love that store!
How are you feeling? wanting to sleep all the time!
Doing anything baby related today? Probably not
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
Questions? @kcolly32 I haven't had any ms other than some nausea here and there. Some women don't get it!
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present?
My dad had me in the SS exchange and he wrote a poem about becoming a parent for the first time (I am the oldest). Now it has new meaning!
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
How far along are you? 8weeks today
How are you feeling? Head cold is awful, pregnancy wise, normal sick to my stomach stuff
Doing anything baby related today? Starting to sand DS2 crib so I can paint it for the new baby
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: told all the family yesterday, I guess it's nice that it's out in the open.
Questions? What do you do when you've been stuffed up for 4 weeks, I'm dying over here!
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? While I love my new MK purse, DH bought me a snuggie and it's awesome since I'm always cold on the couch
How are you feeling? Tired, occasional nausea, but overall good! Whoop!
Doing anything baby related today? Told DH's family yesterday, and telling my family today! So excited!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm on a 5 hour car drive too...my 20 month old is asleep in the back...hoping it stays that way for another hour or so
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I'm on a 5 hour car drive too...my 20 month old is asleep in the back...hoping it stays that way for another hour or so
How far along are you? 5w today!
How are you feeling? Pretty good, fatigue and nausea waves.
Doing anything baby related today? Nope.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I took a digital test last weekend and it was postive and said 1-2 weeks, the second one I took was Thursday and it still said 1-2 weeks so I was getting worried with my lack of symptoms. But today I took another one and it said 2-3 days! Probably means nothing but Made me feel good
Questions?
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? My husband got me a Fitbit and I am loving it!
How are you feeling? Tired, sore boobs, a little nausea but not too bad today.
Doing anything baby related today? Nope
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I was supposed to see a couple of clients today but they cancelled so I get to just relax at home, yay!
Questions? None right now.
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present?
DH got me a cashmere robe that I'm so excited to use now but even more for after the baby comes. When I had DS, I lived in my bathrobe for the first couple of weeks so I know I'll get good use out of it.
How are you feeling? Crappy, though a nap seems to have helped a bit
Doing anything baby related today? Maybe buying a little Christmas outfit at target today if there are Anton clearance
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: can't wait for our first appointment on Wednesday! And also for first tri to be over with haha.
Questions? Nope
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present?
My mom gave me a 23andme kit. Looking forward to sending it in and seeing the results!
How are you feeling? So good today that it's a little worrisome
Doing anything baby related today? Bumping
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: none today
Questions? Nope
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? Having my family together
How are you feeling? Still minimal symptoms. Occasional headaches, bloating, cramps
Doing anything baby related today? We announced to both sides of the family yesterday, except for my grandparents, so we will be telling them this afternoon.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: There were some bad storms and flooding over the last two days. Our basement flooded and one of the brick retaining walls collapsed yesterday morning. Then DD spiked a 103 degree fever and is still sick today. Merry Christmas to us!
Questions? No
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? my BFP. DH also got me a box set of the Ralph Lauren romance fragrance.
How are you feeling? Horrible headache and all day nausea (I managed to get sick at Christmas dinner last night too) :-(
Doing anything baby related today? Checking in with you ladies
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: my cousin and his wife had their little baby girl this am :-)
Babies make me so happy
Questions?
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present?
The pandora charm bracelet I got from my husband and 2 yo dd with the loving mother and snowflake charms
How are you feeling? Actually, really good today! Very little ms
Doing anything baby related today? Nope
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: had such a good weekend with my parents'. They are beyond excited for the baby.
Questions?
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present?
My Fitbit! I really wanted one and look forward to using it
How far along are you? 8+1
How are you feeling? On and off nausea, nothing too bad.
Doing anything baby related today? Just bumping and got to chat about it all with my mom, FINALLY.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Telling my mom was one of the best moments of my life. Later, we told my grandpa as well (this will be his first great-grandchild), and I've never seen him look so shocked and happy. His sister actually told my mom "I think this news added years to his life."
Questions?
Nope!
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present?
I got a FitBit Charge HR that I'm so excited about!
How are you feeling? Tired! And constipated, it's a fun combination.
Doing anything baby related today? Just bumping
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: hey guys...not everyone celebrates Xmas. There has been a lot of Xmas on this board- totally understandable! - but a little inclusivity never hurt anyone. Otherwise, sending positive vibes to everyone!
Questions?
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? See above....
How are you feeling? Awful. Heading to Walgreens for some sea bands and everything ginger in sight.
Doing anything baby related today? We had our second ultrasound this morning! So amazing to see out little growing bean and to hear a strong heart beat!! Doctor was going to prescribe me something for the nausea but in all the heart beat excitment we all forgot - now his office isnt open until Monday.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: My husband is amazing at helping me feel better.
Questions? None today.
GTKY - What was your favorite Xmas present? Hmmm - my husband built me a new bed! And exciting consequence of measuring wrong - get a new mattress too!! Woohoo lol!
Me: 26 DH: 27
TTC: October 2014
IUI #1: July '15 - BFN; IUI #2: Aug '15 - BFN; IUI #3 Oct '15 - BFN; IUI #4: Nov '15 - BFP
1st Beta: 57. 2nd Beta: 177. 3rd Beta: 6563
12/18/15: 6week Ultrasound - ONE STICKY LITTLE NUGLET!!!
How are you feeling? Crummy. And I'm sad that I didn't get to stay at my mom's longer like we planned. Stupid weather.
Doing anything baby related today? Nope, just bumpin.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Telling all of our families was wonderful! Now I just hope my MIL can keep her mouth shut for a little longer till we announce to everyone else.
Questions? Anyone have a good recipe for chicken and rice? I want some so bad!!!
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present?
My diamond earrings that DH got me and then the new cross-stitch kit that my mom gave me. She hand sewed our stocking and is teaching me so I can do the same for our children.
How are you feeling? Nauseous
Doing anything baby related today? Nope!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Dealing with stress because of my ex husband
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? Watching my girls enjoy their Christmas!
Woke up feeling iffy. I had Chinese food make me sick earlier this week... so hoping to avoid any sickness for a couple days
Knitting some new baby clothes
Family reactions: baby daddy-not good, my father great. My mother ok. My grandmother ok. Ex husband not happy but supportive.
How are you feeling? Like crap. Even with diclectin I still feel bad 24/7
Doing anything baby related today? We told the in-laws today
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: I have a repeat ultrasound on Monday and I am so nervous. The 1st one was so iffy so I am praying everything is ok.
Questions?
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? Gift cards to my fav store
How far along are you?
8wks 3 days
How are you feeling?
good! just burpy like normal!
Doing anything baby related today?
Told the aunts/uncles of the family. Think in a couple weeks we will let everyone know, a little early, but I just can't wait !
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes:
hope everyone had a great Christmas!
Questions?
nope!
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present?
New Michael Kors purse, my momma loves me
PCOS
Lots of Failed Medicated Cycles
3 Failed IUI's 2015
1st IVF November 2015
ER- 11/9, Transfer 11/16
BFP 11/24 Beta#1 78 Beta#2 286, US 12/4
EDD UPDATED: 7/28/16
12/11/15- U/S saw 1st HB- 6wks
12/2315- U/S measuring 8 weeks, released from RE !
1/5/2016- U/S measuring 10 wks/5 days, heard the heartbeat!
How are you feeling? Really tired today
Doing anything baby related today? Told my dad, his wife and her daughter (told my mom, her husband, my brother and SIL yesterday).
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: We tell my in-laws tomorrow. DH was at their place earlier this week and I guess they were for some reason talking about dog breeds and my DH said something about wanting a particular dog breed and my MIL said "you can't get another dog, why don't you have a baby". These sort of comments make me furious and part of me want to make her wait to find out if she's gonna be a B like that!
Questions? None today.
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? So far my Tom's wedges from my mom.
How far along are you? 5w6d
How are you feeling? Feeling better today especially since I was extremely crampy yesterday after the big meal, also pretty well rested after my nap but otherwise just bloated.
Doing anything baby related today? just bumpin
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: Got a nap today! It was awesome
Questions?
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? My kitchenaid mixer
How far along are you? 5w3d
How are you feeling? Very tired, a little nausea and bloating
Doing anything baby related today? Telling my bestfriend!
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: told H's family on Christmas Eve and MIL screamed so loud in excitement she made my 3yo niece cry! My SIL is ready to give me every baby item she owns and to help us set up. At breakfast the next day BIL said his favorite part of Christmas was the news of the new family member ❤️ . My family didn't go as planned but it's all great now!
Questions?
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? A tea set from my SIL, I've mentioned in the past how I was looking for one and she got me exactly what I wanted. I wasn't expecting to get it and was shocked!
Me - 33; DH - 33Dating 1/18/06
Married 9/21/13
BFP #1 12/15/15 - C Born 8/27/16
BFP #2 1/10/20 - EDD 9/8/20
How are you feeling? Peeing a lot, gassy, a tad bit of nausea, heavy boobs but not sore and sleepy on and off.
Doing anything baby related today? DH and I talked about how/when we will tell pur parents.
Rant/Rave/Positive Vibes: just wishing a h&h 9 months to everyone
Questions? Nope.
GTKY- What was your favorite Xmas present? I got 2 clutch purses that I love!
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned***
ME: 34/DH: 33
TTC (On & Off) Since 2008
Diagnosed DOR August 2013
2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC
10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks
7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining
08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13
ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal.
10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd!
12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
12/21/15 ~ 13dp5dfet Beta 755! I'M PREGNANT!!!/ 12/23/15 ~15dp5dfet Beta 1539!
01/05/16 ~ 1st Ultrasound - 2 little beans and 2 Heartbeats (120 & 125 bpm)
My Fur Baby: Diva Celeste McClendon