Rant/Rave/Symptoms: Rave - Anatomy scan is first thing tomorrow morning (8 am). I already know I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight, I get abnormally nervous about ultrasounds for some reason. Rant - DH invited people from work over for the Superbowl without mentioning anything to me until yesterday. Our house is NOT ready for people at the moment so I get to clean for the next few days.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Hoping for positive news at the anatomy scan tomorrow, then hopefully starting on a registry.
GTKY: Do you have any bad habits that you're trying to quit, cut back on or improve? What are they? Junk food. I won't buy it for myself but recently if I see it in the cabinet I WILL eat it. I was having issues putting on any weight (something thats never been an issue before) for the longest time so DH took it upon himself to buy all sorts of junk food to get more calories into me. At this rate this baby is going to come out made of potato chips, doritos and tortilla chips.
@Sgoldberg247 good luck tomorrow. I get really paranoid in ultrasounds too. Once I see the kiddo, it's all amazing, but as I lie there and the tech analyzes the screen, it always feels like my heart is going to pound out of my chest.
@Sgoldberg247 Good luck at the A/S tomorrow. And I would be SOOO mad at H if there was a Super bowl schindig at my house and I didn't know! Good luck with the cleaning, too!
@Sgoldberg247 my H did the same thing. Except he still hasn't told me whether or not they've accepted the invite or not. So I'm sitting here twiddling my thumbs wondering if I need to pick up extra food and how much cleaning needs to get done. Very annoying.
So many people to reply to and I actually have time (and am not on mobile which is so much easier).
@mrsschmity target is such an awful place to just wander around, there's way too much stuff that I always want. Also love the crib sheets
@Huskerfanz hope your appointment today goes well!
@Kballew10 I still fit into my normal jeans but wear maternity ones because they're just so much more comfy.
@ahernandez16 sorry your boss is a total douche, you'd think someone storming out would make him rethink things... Also, your story about your dog literally made me laugh out loud.
@MrsB8214 yay for good anatomy scans and a healthy baby boy!
@crdo sorry to hear about the bad sleep last night. I've had nights like that, they suck.
@mkemommy our dog responds to "little shit" as well as his own name. Probably should work on that.
@denny+lee where is this magical $100 a week day care? I can only wish that we had any option remotely close to that price point.
@jaceyannie I cut out all artificial sweetners, not because of anything my doctor said, just more of a personal choice. Given, I'm still eating other crap foods (heeellllooooo doritos) but its something, right?
@chelseay416 sorry to hear about your husbands work issues. Hopefully it'll all work out or he'll see reason and not need the super pricey furniture.
@MsBeachNJ good luck at your appointment tomorrow too!
Appt went well! Fluid is looking good, cervix was 3.9 which isn't too bad. My appt today was with the one dr who has delivered triplets vaginally so I talked about that with him. I'm seriously considering it if the pregnancy continues to go well. He said at this point it is an option so it is pretty much something making it not an option like pre-e or size issues or breech or something.
DS 9/2/13 was a BFP from an IUI! Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!
I thought of a question... I have my 20 week reg dr appointment & my anatomy scan (at a specialist) tomorrow... Both of these are done externally right? No one is going to be up in my business? (Asking bc mil & mom are coming to appts) thanks!!
I thought of a question... I have my 20 week reg dr appointment & my anatomy scan (at a specialist) tomorrow... Both of these are done externally right? No one is going to be up in my business? (Asking bc mil & mom are coming to appts) thanks!!
External. Internal is done with after the early weeks except I do get them still to measure my cervix but that's not normal.
DS 9/2/13 was a BFP from an IUI! Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!
@MsBeachNJ most of mine was done external but they did do a brief internal one to measure my cervix and measure the distance from my placenta to cervix. I'm not sure if this is common, I don't have problems so it must be standard in my practice. The u/s tech stepped out for me to take my pants off so you could ask mom and mil to step out at that time!
Rant/Rave/Symptoms: I need space! I'm feeling very overwhelmed by our BM and I just need some time away from her. I LOVE that she's doing this for us but she's literally driving me nuts. She wants to be involved with everything. She wanted to tell my family, she wanted to announce the sex, she wants to know what names we are picking....just everything! I need to breathe!
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Still considering registry items. Tomorrow my sister and mom are meeting with me to talk about shower thoughts and wording of invites. Other than that, honestly, I'm trying to take a slight break. I'm feeling very overwhelmed!
Questions? Any suggestions to help me deal with our situation?
GTKY: Do you have any bad habits that you're trying to quit, cut back on or improve? What are they? Pepsi! I can't stop drinking it.
TTC #1 Since May 2011 ~ Everyone Welcome
Me (34): DOR d/t chemo/radiation, Immature Endometrial Lining, Hypothyroidism
DH (35): MFI d/t testicular torsion and removal, Low T, Oligospermia, Anti-Sperm Antibodies, Currently on T supplements Sept '11-April '13 ~ Testing, failed multiple MFI treatments, saving & TONS of praying January 2014 ~ IVF/ICSI & PGS ~ no response to stims ~ converted to IUI ~ BFN February 2014 ~ On to donor embyros ~ 5 blasts!!! March 2014 ~ FET #1 ~ Transferred 2 blasts ~ BFN July 2014 ~ Kliman's mock cycle with endometrial function test Sample too small for EFT, HE slide showed immature cells New protocol planned, saving for another biopsy for EFT January 2015 ~ Considering adoption options April 2015 ~ Privately arranged adoption of planned pregnancy DD#1 ~ Lillyana Violet Marie born 6/15/16, Finalized adoption 12/20/16 July 13, 2018 ~ BFP....WTF?!?! 7/16 Beta #1 ~ 466...7/18 Beta #2 ~ 1,077...7/23 Beta #3 ~ 5,291 7/23 US #1 ~ 1 gestational sac seen and yolk sac 7/30 US #2 and 1st OB appt ~ 1 perfectly round gestational sac, 1 perfect yolk sac and 1 teeny tiny heart beat seen!!!
@Huskerfanz That's a thought but I'm not sure what that might be lol She is a SAHM and does nothing all day but sit and text.
TTC #1 Since May 2011 ~ Everyone Welcome
Me (34): DOR d/t chemo/radiation, Immature Endometrial Lining, Hypothyroidism
DH (35): MFI d/t testicular torsion and removal, Low T, Oligospermia, Anti-Sperm Antibodies, Currently on T supplements Sept '11-April '13 ~ Testing, failed multiple MFI treatments, saving & TONS of praying January 2014 ~ IVF/ICSI & PGS ~ no response to stims ~ converted to IUI ~ BFN February 2014 ~ On to donor embyros ~ 5 blasts!!! March 2014 ~ FET #1 ~ Transferred 2 blasts ~ BFN July 2014 ~ Kliman's mock cycle with endometrial function test Sample too small for EFT, HE slide showed immature cells New protocol planned, saving for another biopsy for EFT January 2015 ~ Considering adoption options April 2015 ~ Privately arranged adoption of planned pregnancy DD#1 ~ Lillyana Violet Marie born 6/15/16, Finalized adoption 12/20/16 July 13, 2018 ~ BFP....WTF?!?! 7/16 Beta #1 ~ 466...7/18 Beta #2 ~ 1,077...7/23 Beta #3 ~ 5,291 7/23 US #1 ~ 1 gestational sac seen and yolk sac 7/30 US #2 and 1st OB appt ~ 1 perfectly round gestational sac, 1 perfect yolk sac and 1 teeny tiny heart beat seen!!!
@mrsschmity - I may sound like a crazy lady but I started diffusing lavender and a calming blend at bedtime (while I am winding down into the first hours of sleep) and it's helped SO much. I struggle with anxiety and am off my meds with the pregnancy and this has been a lifesaver! I would think it'd help lots of different reasons of having a hard time sleeping as the scent just naturally relaxes you.
@ahernandez16 - that story made me giggle aaaand reminds me of my swearing and my H's reaction to it!
@catherinekate - right there with you, I was all about the three quarters (or more ) of wine a night for awhile before we started trying. And I can.not.wait. for a glass this summer!
I can no longer sleep in my bed unless I want excruciating hip and back pain. Just ordered a memory foam topper in the hopes it cures my issue.
Just sat in my car and cried while eating a McFlurry because I'm so emotional. Husband and I keep fighting. Feel kind of alone. You know...the usual bologna. Lol.
To prepare for baby I'm trying to get the house as ready as possible. Cleaning, rearranging, etc. I am hoping to pick out paint soon.
A bad habit I'm trying to quit would be emotional eating although that's been extra tough during this pregnancy lol.
For anyone trying to ditch pop I just discovered this stuff called Izze. It's sparkling juice but it tastes like pop. Well some flavors taste like pop like Clementine but others taste like mixed drinks which is fun, like grapefruit. I highly recommend it. I'm not super into pop but my husband is and he is trying to quit and for once I was surprised he enjoyed it so much.
Re: Thursday Check-In
Rant/Rave/Symptoms: Rave - Anatomy scan is first thing tomorrow morning (8 am). I already know I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight, I get abnormally nervous about ultrasounds for some reason. Rant - DH invited people from work over for the Superbowl without mentioning anything to me until yesterday. Our house is NOT ready for people at the moment so I get to clean for the next few days.
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Hoping for positive news at the anatomy scan tomorrow, then hopefully starting on a registry.
GTKY: Do you have any bad habits that you're trying to quit, cut back on or improve? What are they?
Junk food. I won't buy it for myself but recently if I see it in the cabinet I WILL eat it. I was having issues putting on any weight (something thats never been an issue before) for the longest time so DH took it upon himself to buy all sorts of junk food to get more calories into me. At this rate this baby is going to come out made of potato chips, doritos and tortilla chips.
@mrsschmity target is such an awful place to just wander around, there's way too much stuff that I always want. Also love the crib sheets
@Huskerfanz hope your appointment today goes well!
@Kballew10 I still fit into my normal jeans but wear maternity ones because they're just so much more comfy.
@ahernandez16 sorry your boss is a total douche, you'd think someone storming out would make him rethink things... Also, your story about your dog literally made me laugh out loud.
@MrsB8214 yay for good anatomy scans and a healthy baby boy!
@crdo sorry to hear about the bad sleep last night. I've had nights like that, they suck.
@mkemommy our dog responds to "little shit" as well as his own name. Probably should work on that.
@denny+lee where is this magical $100 a week day care? I can only wish that we had any option remotely close to that price point.
@jaceyannie I cut out all artificial sweetners, not because of anything my doctor said, just more of a personal choice. Given, I'm still eating other crap foods (heeellllooooo doritos) but its something, right?
@chelseay416 sorry to hear about your husbands work issues. Hopefully it'll all work out or he'll see reason and not need the super pricey furniture.
@MsBeachNJ good luck at your appointment tomorrow too!
Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!
Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!
Rant/Rave/Symptoms: I need space! I'm feeling very overwhelmed by our BM and I just need some time away from her. I LOVE that she's doing this for us but she's literally driving me nuts. She wants to be involved with everything. She wanted to tell my family, she wanted to announce the sex, she wants to know what names we are picking....just everything! I need to breathe!
What are you doing to prepare for baby? Still considering registry items. Tomorrow my sister and mom are meeting with me to talk about shower thoughts and wording of invites. Other than that, honestly, I'm trying to take a slight break. I'm feeling very overwhelmed!
Questions? Any suggestions to help me deal with our situation?
GTKY: Do you have any bad habits that you're trying to quit, cut back on or improve? What are they? Pepsi! I can't stop drinking it.
Sept '11-April '13 ~ Testing, failed multiple MFI treatments, saving & TONS of praying
January 2014 ~ IVF/ICSI & PGS ~ no response to stims ~ converted to IUI ~ BFN
February 2014 ~ On to donor embyros ~ 5 blasts!!!
March 2014 ~ FET #1 ~ Transferred 2 blasts ~ BFN
July 2014 ~ Kliman's mock cycle with endometrial function test
Sample too small for EFT, HE slide showed immature cells
New protocol planned, saving for another biopsy for EFT
January 2015 ~ Considering adoption options
April 2015 ~ Privately arranged adoption of planned pregnancy
DD#1 ~ Lillyana Violet Marie born 6/15/16, Finalized adoption 12/20/16
July 13, 2018 ~ BFP....WTF?!?!
7/16 Beta #1 ~ 466...7/18 Beta #2 ~ 1,077...7/23 Beta #3 ~ 5,291
7/23 US #1 ~ 1 gestational sac seen and yolk sac
7/30 US #2 and 1st OB appt ~ 1 perfectly round gestational sac, 1 perfect yolk sac and 1 teeny tiny heart beat seen!!!
Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!
Sept '11-April '13 ~ Testing, failed multiple MFI treatments, saving & TONS of praying
January 2014 ~ IVF/ICSI & PGS ~ no response to stims ~ converted to IUI ~ BFN
February 2014 ~ On to donor embyros ~ 5 blasts!!!
March 2014 ~ FET #1 ~ Transferred 2 blasts ~ BFN
July 2014 ~ Kliman's mock cycle with endometrial function test
Sample too small for EFT, HE slide showed immature cells
New protocol planned, saving for another biopsy for EFT
January 2015 ~ Considering adoption options
April 2015 ~ Privately arranged adoption of planned pregnancy
DD#1 ~ Lillyana Violet Marie born 6/15/16, Finalized adoption 12/20/16
July 13, 2018 ~ BFP....WTF?!?!
7/16 Beta #1 ~ 466...7/18 Beta #2 ~ 1,077...7/23 Beta #3 ~ 5,291
7/23 US #1 ~ 1 gestational sac seen and yolk sac
7/30 US #2 and 1st OB appt ~ 1 perfectly round gestational sac, 1 perfect yolk sac and 1 teeny tiny heart beat seen!!!
@ahernandez16 - that story made me giggle aaaand reminds me of my swearing and my H's reaction to it!
@catherinekate - right there with you, I was all about the three quarters (or more
I can no longer sleep in my bed unless I want excruciating hip and back pain. Just ordered a memory foam topper in the hopes it cures my issue.
Just sat in my car and cried while eating a McFlurry because I'm so emotional. Husband and I keep fighting. Feel kind of alone. You know...the usual bologna. Lol.
To prepare for baby I'm trying to get the house as ready as possible. Cleaning, rearranging, etc. I am hoping to pick out paint soon.
A bad habit I'm trying to quit would be emotional eating although that's been extra tough during this pregnancy lol.
Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!
Triplets due 6/29/16 also from an IUI!