I agree about primarily wanting a healthy baby, but also having secret hopes for a certain sex. I've always pictured myself as a boy mom, and if I have one of each I always wanted the boy first so he could protect his youngest sister. DH on the other hand, secretly hopes for all girls. So we'll be happy either way
+1 to only having DH in the delivery room. My mom and MIL can come visit once it's born, but no one need to see me while I'm pushing and cussing:
@sjohns908 my MIL is a very nice, caring person. But she is not someone I would want holding my legs back. Not to mention, she told me with DD that she didn't need drugs and that I didn't either. Okay, well, about that.
I love my mom dearly but she never went into labor (emergency c-section and scheduled c-section) and I don't think she would be very happy to be in the delivery room to see it all go down. She'd come in if I asked her to, but I don't think I'd ever put her through that.
Honestly, I don't even want to be in the room when DD gives birth one day unless she just really wants me there.
BFP#1: 12/3/13 EDD 8/15/13. Heartbeat found on 12/26/13, HB gone on 1/4/13. D&C 1/7/13
BFP#2: 4/19/13 EDD 12/28/13. Team Green for pregnancy and Baby Girl arrived 12/21/13. BFP#3: 2/9/13 EDD 10/18/17. Team Green for Round 2!
I have to have my MIL in the room, because she's a bigwig at the hospital we're delivering at and is present at all the family births. To be fair, we will get a lot of upgrades because of this, and she's a nurse so she has a lot of experience. I'm sure I'll be happy she's there when it's time, but I'm a little worried right now. Especially since I'd like to go epidural free- I would be the first family member to express that preference and I'm worried she won't be supportive. She's already poo pooed my choice to have a CNM.
She's also the nicest person you will ever meet, and super calm, so I know that when it's time, she will most likely be the most helpful person in the room. I'm just a bit nervous now.
+1 to no one but DH in the room with me. I don't need an audience! My mom even said "it's all you guys, I'm happy to be there at the end". However, after 30 hours of labor with DD and realizing that a c-section was the next step, I asked for my mom. I needed her to tell me everything would be ok (and give DH a small break before we headed into surgery). Proof we still need our mamas even as adults!
As for MIL, I'm pretty sure my BP would skyrocket if she were anywhere near me during labor/delivery/c-section. That's a hard no on her being in the room, ever.
If DH weren't around, I'd ask my mom to be with me. I don't think I could go at it alone.
@natleilynn my MIL only had csections also, so has SIL. so she's really unfamiliar with the whole deal that goes down with vaginal births. I'm not saying we don't get along, she will do anything for anyone, but she's also manipulative and an AW, so that's just something I don't want any part of when I'm pushing out a baby.
@bluejeanbabi05 My mom never had epidurals either, and she likes to remind me of that. It was part of the reason I decided not to have one with my first. I figured if she could do it, so could I. What a dumb mentality. I completely, 100% regret not having one with DD1. It was the first thing I asked for when I got to the hospital with the other two babies lol.
@sdarling2010 I'd probably have done the same thing you did - if I had needed a c-section (or need one this time), I probably would ask for my mom since she's been through that and could reassure me.
But then, back to DH and I and we'll see ya later.
BFP#1: 12/3/13 EDD 8/15/13. Heartbeat found on 12/26/13, HB gone on 1/4/13. D&C 1/7/13
BFP#2: 4/19/13 EDD 12/28/13. Team Green for pregnancy and Baby Girl arrived 12/21/13. BFP#3: 2/9/13 EDD 10/18/17. Team Green for Round 2!
@natleilynn that's exactly what happened! She calmed me down, gave me a hug, told me that I wasn't giving up and said she would see me and baby later. It was perfect and exactly what I needed. my mom!
+1 to no one in the room with me except DH. Omg, hard no to having my MIL there. She's great, but no. Last time I actually suggested the ILs wait a week to come visit at all (they live across the country) because they're kind of stressful to have as houseguests -- they're the kind of people who won't really do take initiative or make decisions without asking me first. This time around I might let them come sooner just so my mom will have some help with DS.
Love my mom and she can come around all she wants after the baby is out, but she won't be in the room with us.
It was just me and my husband in the room. In fact, there wasn't even family at the hospital. My mom wanted to drive down and wait but I told her she would be sitting in the waiting room all night and I would rather her just get some sleep then come early in the morning. This time I don't care if people are in the hospital waiting room. We will deliver either way in the OR, so they won't even have the temptation to come back.
First of all Cherries - Fresh cherries: YES Jarred/Maraschino: NO NO NO Artificial Cherry Flavored Candy: One of my favorites lol
DH loves fruit more than ANYONE I know and when we were dating he insisted he hated cherries, since he had only tried the jarred ones. I made him try fresh ones and they are now one of his favorite things. I rarely buy them, because he irritates the crap out of me by leaving the pits and stems in a bowl for me to clean. They get stuck or end up in the bottom of the sink. I really want cherries now though. Maybe I'll tell them he has to use a plastic cup for them lol.
Bicyclists only annoy me if there is clearly a bike lane and they aren't in it, so I have to drive slowly behind them. That's when I hate them lol.
Country music, I've always liked, but a lot of it isn't country music anymore. I was listening to a country station last week and I didn't even realize it, because the song sounded nothing like country music except for talking about a "back road" haha.
I don't sort my laundry either, unless it's something that hasn't been washed before.
DH is the only one I want in the delivery room with me as well. My mom really wanted to be in there with DD, but MIL made the trip to visit when DD was born with her (they rode together), so while I probably would have let my mom in, I didn't want MIL in there so they both got kicked out lol. In hindsight I'm SO glad I didn't have my mom in there. She freaks out about stuff, so I probably would have ended up yelling at her or something lol. They are coming when this one is born (from 1200 miles away), to watch DD. She already mentioned that she wants to wait at the hospital while I'm in labor. I was like, no our house it 10 minutes away from the hospital and DD it would be so much easier to just hang out at the house and let DD play on the playground or something and we can text when baby is about to be born.
I am lying to my parents about my due date. Cause my mom has a loooot of friends in Montreal that she feels need to be there for me. I dont want my parents at the hospital, nor her friends (no matter hoe many gifts that ll get the baby). As for MIL i told her, i want her in the waiting room... she lives 5 mins away from our house and hospital....i might change my mind if i feel like im not doing ok and ask her to join the delivery room because she has just ssssso much medical experiences *tw*(she has suffered 3 cancers, her husband too. And assisted a few deliveries). But for now everyones aware i only want H in room.
So much catching up to do... Country Music: Yes Cherries: Yes, but fresh only unless it's in a cocktail Trump: Hell no Hillary: I recognize that she has flaws, but she would have made an amazing president Bernie: I like him, but think a lot of his supporters acted like assholes (though not @sdarling2010, I'm sure). Wish he would have conceded sooner - the way he did it appeared so insincere. Glad he is still in the senate. Gary and Jill: Completely unqualified. Only redeeming qualities are that they are slightly more competent than Trump. I am cool with voting 3rd party to make a point if you are in a state/district where your vote "doesn't count" but I have some major hate for the people in Pennsylvania, etc. who voted for these clowns. Congress: I know this hasn't come up yet, but WTF. Really hoping to see some major turnover next election. Bikes: They scare the shit out of me when I'm driving cause they don't stay in their bike lanes or follow the traffic laws. My dog barks at them if they make an illegal turn on red in front of our house and that makes me laugh. Delivery room: DH only. This is one time I'm glad we don't live close to family. I have a feeling that DH is going to be swearing more than me, though. Sex: I somehow "knew" she was a girl right away and didn't even consider that it could be a boy (I know, it's a 50/50 chance but I was eerily confident). Would have been happy with either. I like the idea of 2 of the same better than 1 of each so they have a closer bond.
FFFC: I used to think sharing U/S pics was TMI, but now that I'm pregnant I'm all about it. I still won't post them on social media, but I sent to my parents and close friends. I caught DH showing one of his friends the other day and it made my heart melt a little.
I am lying to my parents about my due date. Cause my mom has a loooot of friends in Montreal that she feels need to be there for me. I dont want my parents at the hospital, nor her friends (no matter hoe many gifts that ll get the baby). As for MIL i told her, i want her in the waiting room... she lives 5 mins away from our house and hospital....i might change my mind if i feel like im not doing ok and ask her to join the delivery room because she has just ssssso much medical experiences *tw*(she has suffered 3 cancers, her husband too. And assisted a few deliveries). But for now everyones aware i only want H in room.
You are a genius. Why didn't I think of that??????
BFP#1: 12/3/13 EDD 8/15/13. Heartbeat found on 12/26/13, HB gone on 1/4/13. D&C 1/7/13
BFP#2: 4/19/13 EDD 12/28/13. Team Green for pregnancy and Baby Girl arrived 12/21/13. BFP#3: 2/9/13 EDD 10/18/17. Team Green for Round 2!
Fresh cherries: yes Maraschino cherries: when paired with booze Cherry flavored things: hell no.
Bicycles: A-OK as long as they aren't being assholes
Country music: It's fine. I don't listen to the radio much, so I have no idea who all these artists are.
Laundry sorting: Occasionally I'll sort out the socks, underpants, towels for a very hot wash. otherwise I rarely sort.
Delivery: My SO will be there. He doesn't do well under pressure, so I'll have a couple others there too. My sister,who helped me through spinal surgery, will be there. Not only is she in nursing school, she helped me wash my self when I wasn't allowed to bend at all for 2 months. She's seen it all. My SO's mom is invited too, though she hasn't said either way if she'll be there. She is a nurse too and has been just awesome. My mom lives 4 hours away and can't often drop everything to scoot over here. I imagine I'll be seeing her sometime after I deliver. I've asked if she'd stay a couple of days to help out after I come home, but it really depends on her job and things.
@natleilynn looool ill call them as soon as I leave the hospital and send them a few pics of baby. Her friends in Montreal dont have my address and wont be able to visit me at home muhahahaha. Andplusalso, ever since my mom came to surprise us from morocco on a friday night around midnight and found us getting high and having sex, i am pretty sure she wont ever "surprise" visit us. Lool
Pretty tame FFFC, but I'm a yarn hoarder. I like to crochet and I have about a half dozen, half finished projects laying around the house. I just left Michael's with only the yarn I need to finish the baby blanket I'm working on, but I was considering purchasing more. #littleoldlady #hashtagbecauseIwanna
June 2017 Siggy Challenge: "You had one job to do!"
Me: 31 DH:35 TTC #1: March 2011 Fur-children: 3 dogs + 2 cats (all rescued) dx: Endometriosis and Fibroids 2 Laps and 1 Abdominal Myomectomy 6 rounds of clomid 5 rounds of iui IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide ER 12/1/2016:Retrieved 22 eggs 12 fertilized, developed moderate OHSS 4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls FET 1/10/2017 Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017 FET 2/2 BFP 2/7/17 Beta#1: 594!!! Beta#2 1630!!! Having a girl! EDD 10/21/17
For delivery, it will just be H. I can't imagine having my mother, and won't have MIL (though she is an OB nurse). My sister gave birth to my nephew a few years back and looking back on it, I don't know what she was thinking. At the hospital where I'll deliver, they seemingly allowed any number of people into the room while laboring (they didn't have to wait in the waiting room). I think throughout the day, my sister had about 10 people in and out of the room. I was there and so was my dad, mom, BIlL's mom, my mom's BF, and my BIL's sister with the flavor of hour (seriously, I think 3 different guys came with her throughout the course of the day). Why my sister didn't kick every last one of us out, I have no idea. No one but BIL stayed for the actual delivery, but still, there is no way I would entertain nearly that many people even with the epidural she had.
It was only SO in the delivery room with me, too, and that's how it'll be again this time. My mom was a little put out because my sister wanted her in the room when my niece was born and she assumed I'd let her, too. Nope. On top of me finding it a bit awkward, it was important to me that the moment of his birth be something just for SO and I. My parents were in the waiting room and saw us as soon as we were wheeled back to my room, and I'm ok with that.
@Brambles23 I'm a fabric hoarder. Craft hoarders unite! In all fairness, it is technically all for work, but that doesn't stop me from holding on to some when I'm having an event or want to make myself some new pillows or table runners If it wasn't all giant piles of chaos, I might post a pic lol. It's sooooo bad!
I'm terrified of labor and birth so I would love to have people around me. But prob not MIL, tho my mom is so stern I think she'd be scolding me for making a scene rather than supporting me through contractions. The whole thing gives me anxiety and I don't know who I should have in there with me.
I loved that my hospital had a 2 people allowed rule which made me less of the bad guy! I only wanted DH and my Mom in there. MIL tried to be in there but she got kicked out, as did my dad and step-mom. I just do not care to have an audience. I also told all of my sisters that they and their kids could wait until we got home.
Me: 31 DH:35 TTC #1: March 2011 Fur-children: 3 dogs + 2 cats (all rescued) dx: Endometriosis and Fibroids 2 Laps and 1 Abdominal Myomectomy 6 rounds of clomid 5 rounds of iui IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide ER 12/1/2016:Retrieved 22 eggs 12 fertilized, developed moderate OHSS 4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls FET 1/10/2017 Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017 FET 2/2 BFP 2/7/17 Beta#1: 594!!! Beta#2 1630!!! Having a girl! EDD 10/21/17
@yasandson same! I told my parents if we found out we were having a girl I was just going to start apologizing prefusely for how I acted growing up. My husband didn't get it and mom just looked at him and said imagine your wife 10 years younger with a bad attitude and absolutely no filter. She ended with I'll pray for you both if you have a girl. Lol thankfully we are having a boy
It's only 70 outside, but it's slightly humid, which I have no tolerance for (hilarious since I'm in the Midwest and come summer, it will be over 90% humidity on a regular basis), so I have my a/c on. Whatevs, dh pays the power bill, not me
FFFC: Apparently Honest Co is recalling wipes because of possible presence of mold. I checked the lot number and the ones in our recent shipment are part of the recall. But... I'm really lazy and it seems like a huge hassle to return them so I'll probably just keep using them as long as they don't look and smell moldy.
Finally catching up after being on the road all morning...
Can't stand country music.
Neither candidate was great. It was like deciding whether to cut off your finger or cut off your arm. Neither situation is ideal, but one would have been much more manageable to live with. I think as shitty a situation as our current state of politics is, maybe we needed this to really change the system rather than sticking with the status quo. I was a Bernie supporter (and still am), but I wasn't an asshole about it. One of the positives that I'm seeing come out of this are the number of everyday people becoming more involved in politics, especially running for local elected positions.
I looooooved DMB in high school and college. I've even seen him in concert a few times and had a blast. Not so into him anymore.
I really want our first child to be a boy. So does DH.
I'm only having DH in the room when the baby is born. I have to have a scheduled c-section because of medical reasons. I also put my foot down about allowing visitors a day after the surgery. No need to for everyone to swarm in hours afterwards, especially if I'm just getting out of surgery. Let us bond with the baby first, FFS.
I'm having another boy. I hate when people ask me if I'm going to be "trying for a girl in the future" amd when I say no they ask me why I don't want a little girl.
I also hate when people ask me if I'm disappointed that I'm having a second boy, and when I respond no they say "so you don't want a girl"
Why don't people understand that I'm just happy to have two healthy babies? People annoy me so much
I'm having another boy. I hate when people ask me if I'm going to be "trying for a girl in the future" amd when I say no they ask me why I don't want a little girl.
I also hate when people ask me if I'm disappointed that I'm having a second boy, and when I respond no they say "so you don't want a girl"
Why don't people understand that I'm just happy to have two healthy babies? People annoy me so much
I hate even telling people I'm pregnant. I know its a boy but I'm not spreading that too much yet till I hear amnio results. The first thing out of everyone's mouth is, "I'm hoping for a girl!". Yes this will be boy # 3, no I don't care that it isn't a girl, no I wasn't "trying" for a girl. At this point with all the crap I'm dealing with, I'm truly just praying that I can keep this baby. I've been trying to keep up with this thread. Now I can't think of a thing to comment on. I'm sick of politics. I like some country music. Real cherries are yummy but so much work with that huge pit. People on bikes drive me crazy in the city because they blow through every stop and you are constantly passing them, then they pass you.
My coworker hasn't had very many patients scheduled for herself the last 2 weeks (literally less then half the amount I've seen). Last Friday I moved several people off my schedule and onto hers for this week. Now I've had a cancellation and she's been back to back all day. I don't feel badly for her at all.
Bicyclists are mostly annoying when roads aren't built for them, however the town I lived in most of my life was super bike friendly and the bicyclists would still use the regular lanes and act like jerks. I have a pretty deep annoyance with bike riders because of it.
I used to love country music but it all started to sound the exact same and I haven't listened to it for a long time now.
Trump is the worst thing to happen to this country. Anyone who still stands behind him is just being stubborn, which is pretty much the entire issue with our government right now.
FFFC: People always comment on how smart my son is because he is really good with colors, letters, numbers, etc. He learned most of it from watching YouTube kids. I read to him everyday but he's not learning it from that. #momoftheyear
@KDeola I also hate telling people I'm pregnant. We met up with another couple intentionally to tell them, and an hour into lunch H started kicking me under the table because I still hadn't said a thing. Eventually he had to do it. I just find it so awkward. And once you tell them they don't want to talk about anything else.
Re: FFFC (5.12)
+1 to only having DH in the delivery room. My mom and MIL can come visit once it's born, but no one need to see me while I'm pushing and cussing:
I love my mom dearly but she never went into labor (emergency c-section and scheduled c-section) and I don't think she would be very happy to be in the delivery room to see it all go down. She'd come in if I asked her to, but I don't think I'd ever put her through that.
Honestly, I don't even want to be in the room when DD gives birth one day unless she just really wants me there.
BFP#3: 2/9/13 EDD 10/18/17. Team Green for Round 2!
But MIL in the room as a sideline spectator? Nopers.
BFP#3: 2/9/13 EDD 10/18/17. Team Green for Round 2!
As for MIL, I'm pretty sure my BP would skyrocket if she were anywhere near me during labor/delivery/c-section. That's a hard no on her being in the room, ever.
If DH weren't around, I'd ask my mom to be with me. I don't think I could go at it alone.
@bluejeanbabi05 My mom never had epidurals either, and she likes to remind me of that. It was part of the reason I decided not to have one with my first. I figured if she could do it, so could I. What a dumb mentality. I completely, 100% regret not having one with DD1. It was the first thing I asked for when I got to the hospital with the other two babies lol.
But then, back to DH and I and we'll see ya later.
BFP#3: 2/9/13 EDD 10/18/17. Team Green for Round 2!
May Siggy Challenge: Parenting Fails
Love my mom and she can come around all she wants after the baby is out, but she won't be in the room with us.
First of all Cherries -
Fresh cherries: YES
Jarred/Maraschino: NO NO NO
Artificial Cherry Flavored Candy: One of my favorites lol
DH loves fruit more than ANYONE I know and when we were dating he insisted he hated cherries, since he had only tried the jarred ones. I made him try fresh ones and they are now one of his favorite things. I rarely buy them, because he irritates the crap out of me by leaving the pits and stems in a bowl for me to clean. They get stuck or end up in the bottom of the sink. I really want cherries now though. Maybe I'll tell them he has to use a plastic cup for them lol.
Bicyclists only annoy me if there is clearly a bike lane and they aren't in it, so I have to drive slowly behind them. That's when I hate them lol.
Country music, I've always liked, but a lot of it isn't country music anymore. I was listening to a country station last week and I didn't even realize it, because the song sounded nothing like country music except for talking about a "back road" haha.
I don't sort my laundry either, unless it's something that hasn't been washed before.
DH is the only one I want in the delivery room with me as well. My mom really wanted to be in there with DD, but MIL made the trip to visit when DD was born with her (they rode together), so while I probably would have let my mom in, I didn't want MIL in there so they both got kicked out lol. In hindsight I'm SO glad I didn't have my mom in there. She freaks out about stuff, so I probably would have ended up yelling at her or something lol. They are coming when this one is born (from 1200 miles away), to watch DD. She already mentioned that she wants to wait at the hospital while I'm in labor. I was like, no our house it 10 minutes away from the hospital and DD it would be so much easier to just hang out at the house and let DD play on the playground or something and we can text when baby is about to be born.
As for MIL i told her, i want her in the waiting room... she lives 5 mins away from our house and hospital....i might change my mind if i feel like im not doing ok and ask her to join the delivery room because she has just ssssso much medical experiences *tw*(she has suffered 3 cancers, her husband too. And assisted a few deliveries).
But for now everyones aware i only want H in room.
Country Music: Yes
Cherries: Yes, but fresh only unless it's in a cocktail
Trump: Hell no
Hillary: I recognize that she has flaws, but she would have made an amazing president
Bernie: I like him, but think a lot of his supporters acted like assholes (though not @sdarling2010, I'm sure). Wish he would have conceded sooner - the way he did it appeared so insincere. Glad he is still in the senate.
Gary and Jill: Completely unqualified. Only redeeming qualities are that they are slightly more competent than Trump. I am cool with voting 3rd party to make a point if you are in a state/district where your vote "doesn't count" but I have some major hate for the people in Pennsylvania, etc. who voted for these clowns.
Congress: I know this hasn't come up yet, but WTF. Really hoping to see some major turnover next election.
Bikes: They scare the shit out of me when I'm driving cause they don't stay in their bike lanes or follow the traffic laws. My dog barks at them if they make an illegal turn on red in front of our house and that makes me laugh.
Delivery room: DH only. This is one time I'm glad we don't live close to family. I have a feeling that DH is going to be swearing more than me, though.
Sex: I somehow "knew" she was a girl right away and didn't even consider that it could be a boy (I know, it's a 50/50 chance but I was eerily confident). Would have been happy with either. I like the idea of 2 of the same better than 1 of each so they have a closer bond.
FFFC: I used to think sharing U/S pics was TMI, but now that I'm pregnant I'm all about it. I still won't post them on social media, but I sent to my parents and close friends. I caught DH showing one of his friends the other day and it made my heart melt a little.
BFP#3: 2/9/13 EDD 10/18/17. Team Green for Round 2!
Fresh cherries: yes
Maraschino cherries: when paired with booze
Cherry flavored things: hell no.
Bicycles: A-OK as long as they aren't being assholes
Country music: It's fine. I don't listen to the radio much, so I have no idea who all these artists are.
Laundry sorting: Occasionally I'll sort out the socks, underpants, towels for a very hot wash. otherwise I rarely sort.
Delivery: My SO will be there. He doesn't do well under pressure, so I'll have a couple others there too. My sister,who helped me through spinal surgery, will be there. Not only is she in nursing school, she helped me wash my self when I wasn't allowed to bend at all for 2 months. She's seen it all. My SO's mom is invited too, though she hasn't said either way if she'll be there. She is a nurse too and has been just awesome. My mom lives 4 hours away and can't often drop everything to scoot over here. I imagine I'll be seeing her sometime after I deliver. I've asked if she'd stay a couple of days to help out after I come home, but it really depends on her job and things.
TTC #1: March 2011
Fur-children: 3 dogs + 2 cats (all rescued)
dx: Endometriosis and Fibroids
2 Laps and 1 Abdominal Myomectomy
6 rounds of clomid
5 rounds of iui
IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide
ER 12/1/2016:Retrieved 22 eggs 12 fertilized, developed moderate OHSS
4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls
FET 1/10/2017
Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017
FET 2/2
BFP 2/7/17
Having a girl! EDD 10/21/17
May Siggy Challenge: Parenting Fails
For delivery, it will just be H. I can't imagine having my mother, and won't have MIL (though she is an OB nurse). My sister gave birth to my nephew a few years back and looking back on it, I don't know what she was thinking. At the hospital where I'll deliver, they seemingly allowed any number of people into the room while laboring (they didn't have to wait in the waiting room). I think throughout the day, my sister had about 10 people in and out of the room. I was there and so was my dad, mom, BIlL's mom, my mom's BF, and my BIL's sister with the flavor of hour (seriously, I think 3 different guys came with her throughout the course of the day). Why my sister didn't kick every last one of us out, I have no idea. No one but BIL stayed for the actual delivery, but still, there is no way I would entertain nearly that many people even with the epidural she had.
BFP: 10.3.16 | CP: 10.11.16
BFP: 12.14.16 | CP: 12.14.16
BFP: 1.23.17 | EDD 10.6.17 -- DS born 10.7.17
BFP: 9.9.18 | EDD 5.23.19 -- DD born 5.24.19
BFP: 9.1.21 | MC 10.1.21
The whole thing gives me anxiety and I don't know who I should have in there with me.
FFFC I'm a big baby about to have a baby
TTC #1: March 2011
Fur-children: 3 dogs + 2 cats (all rescued)
dx: Endometriosis and Fibroids
2 Laps and 1 Abdominal Myomectomy
6 rounds of clomid
5 rounds of iui
IVF #1 Gonal F, Menopur and Cetrotide
ER 12/1/2016:Retrieved 22 eggs 12 fertilized, developed moderate OHSS
4/4 day 5 embryos were normal for PGS!!! 2 boys/2 girls
FET 1/10/2017
Gallbladder surgery 1/10/2017
FET 2/2
BFP 2/7/17
Having a girl! EDD 10/21/17
- Can't stand country music.
- Neither candidate was great. It was like deciding whether to cut off your finger or cut off your arm. Neither situation is ideal, but one would have been much more manageable to live with. I think as shitty a situation as our current state of politics is, maybe we needed this to really change the system rather than sticking with the status quo. I was a Bernie supporter (and still am), but I wasn't an asshole about it. One of the positives that I'm seeing come out of this are the number of everyday people becoming more involved in politics, especially running for local elected positions.
- I looooooved DMB in high school and college. I've even seen him in concert a few times and had a blast. Not so into him anymore.
- I really want our first child to be a boy. So does DH.
- I'm only having DH in the room when the baby is born. I have to have a scheduled c-section because of medical reasons. I also put my foot down about allowing visitors a day after the surgery. No need to for everyone to swarm in hours afterwards, especially if I'm just getting out of surgery. Let us bond with the baby first, FFS.
@ChocolateIsLifeI also hate when people ask me if I'm disappointed that I'm having a second boy, and when I respond no they say "so you don't want a girl"
Why don't people understand that I'm just happy to have two healthy babies? People annoy me so much
I've been trying to keep up with this thread. Now I can't think of a thing to comment on.
I'm sick of politics.
I like some country music.
Real cherries are yummy but so much work with that huge pit.
People on bikes drive me crazy in the city because they blow through every stop and you are constantly passing them, then they pass you.
Baby Boy due October 2017
I used to love country music but it all started to sound the exact same and I haven't listened to it for a long time now.
Trump is the worst thing to happen to this country. Anyone who still stands behind him is just being stubborn, which is pretty much the entire issue with our government right now.
FFFC: People always comment on how smart my son is because he is really good with colors, letters, numbers, etc. He learned most of it from watching YouTube kids. I read to him everyday but he's not learning it from that. #momoftheyear
Baby Boy due October 2017
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