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PG and TTC check in!
We have 33 Pregnant Nesties
4 are having girls
5 are having boys
3 are having twins (Two are boy/boy sets and one is unknown right now)
22 are unknown just yet
We have 25 gals TTC
New Babies!!!
BIG congratulations to our new mommies!
Livy Welcomed Makenna Claire born Jan 5th (On her due date) at 7:37am 8lbs 7oz and 20.5 inches long
AppleCider welcomed Connor Michael on Friday 1/9 at 6:14am weighing in at 8lbs 11oz and 20.5 ? long
BFPs!!!!
Welcome to New TTCers!
Please PG mommies, if you could perhaps answer any questions you have insight to on the TTC part that would be super helpful! To you TTC'ers, PLEASE post any questions on the board at ANY time. It doesn't all have to be about babies! 
Don't feel like you have to wait til the check in!
Other News!!
MrsJazzsinger: Big U/S?It?s a GIRL!
Appointments for TTCers and Preggers
MissBlush; 1st appt Wednesday yay!
Braveangel2: Are you off work now? Did you get that Dr?s Note?
Savara07: How?s the appt go today?
Baby Watch!!
Baby watch for Charmgal, Zulan78, FML, Idaho Girl AND, Savara07! Phew, that?s A LOT!
January
6 - Charmgal
17 - Zulan78 - GIRL!
19 ? FutureMrsLynch - BOY!
20 - IdahoGirl - GIRL!
23 - Savara07 - BOY!
February
5 ? PixelVixen - BOY!
14 ? BravelAngel2 - GIRL!
25 ? Ms.Girl - TWINS! (A boy and a boy!)
25 ? ChristiansBride - TWINS! (A boy and a boy!)
March
18 ? Keri1013- BOY!
28 ? Mrs.Allman
April
1 ? Frecklegirl
10 ? bozeme1
May
3 ? jeannarheinberger
3 ? Mrs.Greg
15 ? Em7.31.04- BOY!
15- kelisaw
21- Itskacie- GIRL!
?? ? Skyabove
31- MandiG ? GIRL!
June
2 ? MrsJazzSinger- GIRL!
17 ? Pearly1
?? ? SeattleStef - TWINS!
?? ? Neudorfer
?? ? Anita_69
July
5 ? Blueeyes77
7 ? mwhite5283
9 ? April302005
11 ? BadaBing 327
12- Wait_Patiently
12- IHeartHimMore
16- MelodyFreg
19 ? Mrs.Kittle
?? ? Muesfamily
?? ? BigIslandHi
27- Bri&Shane_3/8/08
August
7 ? Zapswife
19 ? MissBlush ? SURPRISE!
? - Kglan 30 - Nancy_Drew
Trying to Concieve
Omangie - February 07
MrsZemler - April 07
AliceNP- August 07
Alli923- May 09
avann- October 07 (charting)
Kglan- October 07
MeganLinnea- October 07
Babyin08- December 07
CDMay2006 - April 08
VallartaTiffany ? April 08
Readytoride - May 08
SpacyStaci - June 08
MrsRooks07
Bloom2be*
BBLindy
IrishSapphire - August 08
LMichelleG
JDCSKF
SunFan30
Kthoren
2-Step
MrsH_08
McJen715
KRoseToes- Dec ?08
* Add your info when you post if you would like to be added to the lists!
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?
4. When did you start registering?
5. When did you stop worrying about MC?
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items?
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ?
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement?
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy?
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped?
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right?
12. Tips to help an achy back?
13. Questions for next week?
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW?
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
3. For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg?
4. Questions for next week?
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Re: PG and TTC check in!
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?
Week 9, nothing new.?
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
My first appt Wednesday.?
3.?When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?Wednesday, it's my first appt. ?I should get a u/s and an official due date.
4.??When did you start registering???This time around I already have. ?I'm not having a shower; it's just so I can keep track of what I need (and get a discount certificate:)).?
5.???When did you stop worrying about MC?When you stop worrying about m/c, you start worrying about something else.?
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items?I buy a lot at garage sales and from Craigslist. ?I haven't had good luck with ebay.??7.???Outside of?drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using???Water and visualization.?
8.??When did you feel your first kick/movement?
?I haven't yet. ?Last time I did at 16 weeks.?
9???What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy??I'm surprised that this pregnancy is so much different from the last one. ?Last time, I expected to love pregnancy and really didn't enjoy it, so that was a pretty big shock.?10.??Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG?? If so... weights? Cardio? Both?? How far along were you when you stopped?Last time I did yoga through my first and second trimesters.?11.???For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right?Last time I was sure I was having a boy and I had a girl.?12.??Tips to help an achy back?Yoga and a hot bath.
13.??Questions for next week?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?? 14w/1d.? Feeling pretty much the same.? (knock on wood)
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?? Date night with DH tonight, cleaning the house and going out with a friend tomorrow, baby shower on Saturday
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?? Feb. 3 - we'll have another ultrasound and do some blood work to make sure everything is going well and the baby is healthy.
4.? When did you start registering?? I'll probably start after finding out the sex, which I imagine will be early March (21 weeks)
5.? ?When did you stop worrying about MC?? Around week 10 or 11.? But I didn't feel out of the woods, so to speak, until the end of 1st tri.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items?? Accepting hand me downs from friends who've had babies recently.
7. ?Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using?? Don't know yet.
8.? When did you feel your first kick/movement?? Nothing yet.? Can't WAIT!!
9 ??What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy?? Honestly - that I feel exactly the same as I always did.? Well, except my pants being tighter.? But I've been so lucky and haven't had any symptoms really at all.? That surprised me.
10.? Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG?? If so... weights? Cardio? Both?? How far along were you when you stopped?? So far, I'm still seeing my trainer every two weeks.? Though I'm not getting in there very regularly in between appts with him.? Lifting weights makes me a little nervous, but I know it's best to stay fit and healthy, so I'm trying to get over myself and just do it.
11.? For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right?? N/A.? But DH and I both keep saying "he".? We'll see.
12.? Tips to help an achy back?? I always have an achy back - not just during pregnancy.? I find that stretching my hamstrings helps a lot.? They seem to get tight and pull my lower back out of whack.
13.? Questions for next week?? When did you "pop"?
TTC
3.?? For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg?? After I went off the pill I had 2 cycles of avoiding before starting to TTC.? We got PG on cycle #5.
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I can't believe that this could possibly be my LAST preggers check in!! *fingers crossed!*
Preggers
1. What week are you in? 39! Any new aches or pains? Same stuff as last week, except now I also have a cold =(
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Having a baby hopefully!!
3. When is your next appointment? Tomorrow at 1:50 Will anything special happen at that appointment? Internal, and if the dr offers it possibly having my membranes stripped (haven't completely decided about that part though...)
4. When did you start registering? I'm a procrastinator so I dont think we registered until right before shower invites went out which was around 27 weeks I think?
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? Never, sorry...
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? We used coupons and Amazon.com as much as possible! Never bought used though... you just never know where other peoples stuff has been.
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? ice, hard candy and breathing as a distraction.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? around 17 weeks
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? I really thought I was going to get huge everywhere, it was a happy surprise to only get big in the belly =P I also didnt realize how much I was going to worry, or how much I was going to love just sitting down and feeling the baby move!
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? I had planned on it, but I got put on pelvic rest right away so I haven't worked out once since my bfp
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? I actually thought I was going to have a girl, I kept dreaming about a little girl and I really wanted my first to be a little boy.
12. Tips to help an achy back? Counter pressure, either by dh or if I am driving i have even put a waterbottle behind my back to help.
13. Questions for next week?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 5 weeks. nothing yet.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? shopping for belli products!
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Feb. 4- we'll go to obgyn for the 1st time to meet with the nurse 8week appt.
4. When did you start registering? I'll probably start after finding out the sex
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? i'm not going to worrry about it.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? haven't found one yet........ hand me downs may work, but i am excited to buy my own stuff even if they only wear it 1 or 2x so i'll probably mix it up.
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using? Don't know yet.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? Nothing yet. Can't WAIT!!
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? not much yet, just fuller ladies!
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? i'm working out a few times a week, but it's early yet. that is my plan for the whole time though. we'll see how it goes
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? n/a
12. Tips to help an achy back? rest?
13. Questions for next week? When did you "pop"?
TTC
3. For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg? 4 cycles total 2 on our own---not very sexually active. 2 with cbefm. 2nd cycle with cbefm worked!!!
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? Week 18-19!!
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? The big U/S on Thursday - woohooo it's finally here!
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? See #2
4. When did you start registering? Last night. I wasn't going to register, but everyone has convinced me I should. So far I just have bottles and basic stuff like that, but I'll add more after we know the sexes on Thursday.
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? After our 11 week u/s when we saw both strong heartbeats I finally felt like I could really let myself believe we were having twins. We told family between 7-12weeks and waited to "go public" until 13 weeks.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? I have only bought a few things so far, but I usually do research online, in baby bargains, and then have been comparing prices and also shopping craigslist. I also signed up for the eastside Moms of Multiples group so I look on their classifieds as well. I've had a lot of luck on ebay for maternity clothes.
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? I'm really just starting to think about this. My good friend is taking her doula training so I'm hoping she'll tell me some good tips.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? Flutters at around 15 weeks and full on kicks by 16-17 weeks. DH could feel strong kicks at 17w1d. I can't believe it happened so early.... I wonder if it just happens earlier with twins??
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? Getting pregnant, then finding out there were two! As far as pregnancy goes, I'm surprised that although I love the idea that our babies are growing inside of me - I really don't LOVE being pregnant. I'm exhausted, I don't like food as much and I can't even brush my teeth! But its all worth it.
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? I have continued walking, but thats it. I was super paranoid during 1st trimester because the doctors were so sure that Baby B wasn't viable that I didn't want to do anything to stress my body. Since then, I've been working really hard to gain weight per doctors orders and I'm just too exhausted to consider going to the gym after work.
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? Don't know yet, but my "feeling" has changed multiple times.
12. Tips to help an achy back? Switching up the shoes you wear (a break from heels), stretching, I try to walk less for a day or two..... no great suggestions here.
13. Questions for next week? What did you end up needing for the baby that you never even thought of before they were born?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 12 weeks today! The only thing that is aching is when I sit with my legs bent for awhile, after I get up, I feel like my torso won't stretch out and it's kind of painful.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? 80's themed rollerskating party. I'm REALLY bummed I can't show off my mad skating skills, but the party will be fun.
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? NT Scan on the 21st
4. When did you start registering? I am trying to wait until we find out the gender (18 weeks) but I may start early because I already know what I want.
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? TODAY!
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? Beg your friends that don't want anymore kids.
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? I think I will be a big fan of drugs, sorry.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? N/A
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? How many times a day I've been asked how I'm feeling.
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped?
I have just taken it down a notch. Rather than doing 30 minutes on treadmill on an incline and 30 minutes on the eliptical, I JUST do 45 minutes on the treadmill with no incline.
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? N/A
12. Tips to help an achy back? Nope
13. Questions for next week? Who will you have in the delivery room?
TTC
3. For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg?
I took us a full 8 cycles to get pg. and boy, did my husband enjoy it!
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? I'll be 20 weeks tomorrow!
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? We have our follow-up US tomorrow to look at Bella's spine - I'm really excited to see her again, not so excited to drink and hold in a bunch of water...that was really painful!
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Tomorrow, but its just the U/S - my next actual appointment is sometime in February when I'll be 23-24 weeks
4. When did you start registering? I had a few bigger things on our Amazon.com registry at about 15 weeks, but we just started really looking at stuff this past week and I ordered the Baby Bargains book so when that comes I'll be looking even more
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? After we saw the baby and a healthy heartbeat at about 11 weeks
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? Researching in Baby Bargains, Craigslist, local consignment stores like Once Upon A Child and the clearance sections at Target
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? Haven't really though about it - I'm take childbirth classes in March though so maybe I'll learn some through that
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? First flutter at 15 weeks and then nothing again until 16 weeks, the past few days I've started to feel actual kicks though!
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? Getting pregnant
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? I haven't been, mostly between being really sick and our latest cold snap - I'm hoping to get out and go for walks soon though
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? Yep, I thought girl the entire time and that is what we are having!
12. Tips to help an achy back? Warm showers always help me
13. Questions for next week?
Can I play this week? I don't think I need to be added to the list since this will be our last cycle TTC for awhile.
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? Cycle 5, trying since July 08. 2 WW, today is 9 DPO, I might test tomorrow.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Nervous about testing!
3. For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg? With DS, it only took one cycle.
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? 2WW
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Warm weather. Seeing if the first month of TTC was a success, and if not, if my cycle is normal the first month off BC.
3. For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg? NA
4. Questions for next week? Have you cut down on caffeine since TTC? How much do you drink in a day?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? Week 30, 31 on Wednesday. Still aching back, so looking forward to reading people's tips to that question below.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Second meeting with our doula (rescheduled from last week) and my first baby shower on Saturday!
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Just had one today, so two weeks until the next one. Nothing special, just normal check-ins...so glad I passed the 3 hour glucose and don't have to deal with that.
4. When did you start registering? I don't remember exactly, probably around 20 weeks or so?
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? I still do a little but much less after 12 weeks.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? Family and friends' hand-me-downs, consignment stores, Craig's List, looking online.
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? Probably lots of massage from my husband and doula.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? I think it was around 18 weeks or so. Took a few days to be sure that is indeed what I was feeling!
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy?How much my belly really moves when he does.
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? I'm still exercising, not as intensely but still doing the elliptical. I have slacked off on weights but I do some arms probably once a week. Plan to continue as long as possible.
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? DH and I both thought boy all along, and we were right!
12. Tips to help an achy back? Please help me here!
13. Questions for next week?
Hi! I haven't really posted on here much but I am going to be on this board more. I am pregnant with twins (identical girls!) and due June 24th. We're having a pretty high risk pregnancy so I'll be admitted in early April and deliver mid-May at the latest, though.
I'm now in my 17th week and the growing pains are KILLING me! I don't know if it's the twins or not (first pg) but OMG.
I'm looking forward to being half-way done (because I'll deliver at 34 weeks).
Next appointment is Jan 27th. Nothing special
just a quick ultrasound.
I've started registering but I plan on going in to do the whole she-bang at BRU within the next two weeks.
I haven't worried too terribly much about miscarriage since we saw the heartbeats at 11 weeks but there's a fairly high cord death risk in our pregnancy so that will worry me until I deliver.
I will definitely have a c-section so I'm not working on delivery stuff. I figure I'll have too much other stuff going on.
I'm not exercising too much, just walking a few times a week. I had to reel back a lot because I wasn't gaining.
I wanted it to be girls (I know that's bad) but I thought it might be boys. My DH thought girls... he was right for once!
I use heat on my back and that helps sooo much... a sock filled with rice works well if you microwave it.
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 36-37w EEEK!
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Weekly appt and cervix check, my birthday and Sprinkle this weekend!!
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Wednesday. Weekly check, find out whether I'm GBS+ or not... hoping to get my membranes stripped.
4. When did you start registering?
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? It's always in the back of my mind, but there's a huge relief once I hit 2nd trimester.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? Consignment shopping! And handmedowns...
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? praying to God that the baby comes out sooner than later.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? 18-20w?
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? how much I dislike it and how much I'm going to miss it when it's over... this being my last baby and all.
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? Ummm no. I got a gym membership the WEEK BEFORE I got my BFP and then worked out for about a month... then was just too tired. Bah!
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? haha - I was completely wrong. I even bought a girl bedding set I was so certain I was having a girl. I was wrong with #1 too, so I should have known better.
12. Tips to help an achy back? stretching, bath, massage. A glass of wine if you're into that.
13. Questions for next week?
Baby website / My blog
Hi Nancy Drew! Would you please add me? I am a newbie to this board. My name is Rae (jeffrae). I am due 9/7/2009. Thanks!
Preggers
1. What week are you in? 6 weeks today! Any new aches or pains? No -- just the normal pg symptoms so far.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Getting another u/s and seeing the heart beat.
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? 1st OB appt is next Tuesday.
4. When did you start registering?
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? I am not sure if I will since my first pg sadly ended in m/c. I am just trying to remember that this pg is not my last pg and I feel so much more confidenent.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? Don't know yet....
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? Don't know yet....
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? Too early....
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? The gas and nausea!
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? I am still working out about 5 days a week -- including a four mile slow jog.
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? Don't know yet....but keep calling the baby a girl. We shall see!
12. Tips to help an achy back? a back rub from DH?
13. Questions for next week?
TTC
3. For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg? I got pg the first cycle trying -- but it was a VERY long cycle (O'd around CD50). Then I started charting during my long drawn out m/c -- which is the best thing (the charting, not m/c) to help you know what is going on with your body. I also used the CBEFM. We were lucky and got pg first time again. However, all in all, we started in June -- so it has taken us 6 months to get here.
4. Questions for next week?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?
Week 23, lots of stretching and growing
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
More kicks, meeting up with old friends on Saturday.
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?
January 28th, we get to start measuring my belly.
4. When did you start registering?
Haven't yet, we probably will in March
5. When did you stop worrying about MC?
12 weeks, the first time we heard how strong her heart is.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items?
Cloth diapering, making my own baby food, sewing clothes.
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ?
Birthing tub, lots of concentration and breathing and luck.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement?
17/18 weeks.
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy?
The pregnancy itself
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped?
I teach gymnastics, I've kept working and will continue till I can't anymore.
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right?
I had a few dreams right from the get go that it was a girl. Somewhere around 15 weeks people started telling me they thought it was a boy and I couldn't tell anymore.
12. Tips to help an achy back?
No if you have any let me know
13. Questions for next week?
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW?
Cycle 4... but we've stopped TTC for a while, as of this cycle. I need surgery on my right foot and then there will be a 6-8 week recovery period. Hoping to be able to TTC sometime during recovery. Dr says I should be ok to once I'm off pain meds and can hobble around again. So, this will probably be the last time I check in for a couple of months. The surgery is a good thing, but I'm bummed at having to delay trying. :-(
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
Finding out my surgery date.
3. For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg?
n/a
4. Questions for next week?
Photo by J Shelton Photography
Married 10/5/08 | 2 yrs of TTC, tests, procedures & a m/c | IVF #2 =James!
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 7, same ole, same ole
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Work Trip and on vacation next week!
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? I had my 1st appt TODAY! Just the OB paperwork/blood draws etc.. but still it was exciting!
4. When did you start registering? After the big u/s with #1
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? I don't think you ever stop worring!
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? Shop around. Use CL???
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? Well, all good intentions fly out the window when you're in labor, but having your partner know they MUST be in charge and be a coach is SO important for this very reason. They need to remind you and tell you all the things you know you are supposed to do, but in the throes of labor forget.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? Mid 20's since I had an anterior placenta (in front)
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? This time.. How tired I am. It was NOT like that with #1!
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? I had not started one, but was doing WW. My Dr said I can continue to follow WW, just to add 300 calories a day. I do plan to do water aerobics too as I did it last time and it was so relaxing being in the water and felt good to get moving with zero impact... especially in the 3rd tri!
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? For #1... I SO wanted a girl, so I guess I did have a gut feeling. This time, I don't want to jinx it!
12. Tips to help an achy back? I need these, as mine is killing me! I remember with #1, AlkiBride had her DH come on and give step by step instructions for aleviating sciatic back pain, and it was wonderful!
13. Questions for next week? If Ins covered PG'y massage, how did you find out? Just call your insurance provider?
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW?
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?
3. For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg? 3 cycles the very first BFP we got. (early m/c or chemical PGy though) They were loooong 80 day cycles though coming off Depo and the patch. Then got DC #1 2 cycles after that (normal length.. the m/c kick started me back to normal) WIth this one, 4 cycles. (all with perfect timing too... so fustrating!)
4. Questions for next week?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? week 15/16 Any new aches or pains? Nope.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Being done with work deadlines. Getting on a plane to Florida for work.
3. When is your next appointment? Feb 4 Will anything special happen at that appointment? AFM bloodwork
4. When did you start registering? Probably around 20 weeks
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? I feel less worried now that I'm in 2nd tri and that our genetic tests came back okay.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? Not yet but looking forward to responses.
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? DRUGS.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? Haven't yet but should in the next few weeks and look forward to it.
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? How gross I felt the first tri and how my body is not my own anymore
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? Doing the Gabby Reese DVD for pregnancy by month and pregnancy yoga.
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? I hope and feel its a girl. we have a few weeks before we find out.
12. Tips to help an achy back? heating pad on low.
13. Questions for next week?
What week are you in? 39 Any new aches or pains? Where don't I hurt, really?
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Having a baby. No, really...that's what I want
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Friday - I don't think so.
4. When did you start registering? As soon as I found out the sex...maybe 18, 19 weeks?
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? When I could feel her moving.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? Hand me downs!! Craig's List, Coupons, and Thrift stores.
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? This was my question - I've got some labor hypnosis stuff I've been listening to that calms me down and makes me feel confident.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? I don't remember the exact date, but I do remember the first time I could feel her move by putting my hand on my belly - it was my DH's birthday - Sept 30th
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? I don't know that anything has been too surprising...but the thing I love most is feeling her move
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? What excercise routine?
Bad mommy....
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? I had a feeling and I was 100% wrong - and I wonder if I psyched myself out thinking it was a boy because I wanted a girl so badly.
12. Tips to help an achy back? Ice it - constantly. Stretch, stretch, stretch.
13. Questions for next week? For experienced mommies - what's the one thing you wish you'd brought to the hospital and didn't.
1. What week are you in??Tomorrow will be 18 weeks.??Any new aches or pains??Same -?Backache, congestion, heartburn?
2. What are you looking forward to this next week???Starting pre-natal yoga
3.?When is your next appointment???January 27??Will anything special happen at that appointment???Big ultrasound!
4.??When did you start registering??We haven't yet, and are thinking we may just make a wishlist on amazon instead. We don't have a lot of room for stuff and want mostly books and diaper service credits.
5.???When did you stop worrying about MC???I wasn't so worried between 12w and 17w, but just lately have been freaking out since I felt the baby move and now haven't for a few days. I know it's normal but it's hard not to worry.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items??I do a lot of thrift store shopping; thrift store clothing is even supposed to be good for the baby - repeated (like, really repeated) washings helps to remove harmful chemicals used in dyes, etc..?Also, we "live small." We have a very small house and will be saving money by just not buying many toys, etc, since we don't have room for them!
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7.???Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ???Good question. I guess I should start reading more about labor. I'm hoping that going in with a "no fear" attitude will help me remain relaxed and allow my body to do what it needs to.
8.??When did you feel your first kick/movement????between 16 ?and 17 weeks
9???What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy???I didn't know about the congestion, that was surprising. Also I've gained this weird "rib fat." Yikes - what's up with that? My emotional reaction surprised me when I first saw the baby on ultrasound. I knew it would make me happy but it was really a thrill.
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10.??Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG?? If so... weights? Cardio? Both?? How far along were you when you stopped???It's been off and on, but did manage to make it to the gym today. Just cardio, and yoga.?
11.???For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right???I don't really have a feeling but if you made me predict I'd say probably a boy, but that's only b/c I secretly hope for a girl.
12.??Tips to help an achy back???Ugh, my back has been killing me. warm baths haven't worked b/c my back feels like it's at an awkward angle. I think sitting is the worst, so I try and be careful of my posture. The elliptical machine at the gym today felt really good, actually.
13.??Questions for next week??If you got stretch marks, when did they first appear?
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? n/a until May. I've been charting for a few months now though.
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? the weekend!
3. For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg? n/a
4. Questions for next week? I have lots!
- How early did you start looking for daycare?
- How do you deal with family members who think they get a say in your timeline for TTC?
- Besides TCOYF, any other great books for pregnancy prep?
- For those of you who are very career driven, how did you deal with family members who openly disagree with your choice to continue to work and send your child to daycare? My mom insists "I won't let my grandchild go to daycare!" and that we can rally a variety of family members to each take a day. It sounds like a nightmare.
1. What week are you in? I am in week 14, I think Any new aches or pains? I had the Stomach Flu over the weekend (thanks to my lovely husband and son) so I don't think they are pregnancy related
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? My DH and I are leaving for San Diego on Friday for a little vacation. I can't wait!
3. When is your next appointment? January 27 Will anything special happen at that appointment? Nothing special
4. When did you start registering? We registered with Caden after we found out he was a boy. Not sure if we will register this time around...hmmm.
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? I try to not think about the scary stuff too much. I am just pretty laid back about things like this, but I do remember being worried toward the end of my last pregnancy if I didn't feel him move for a couple of days.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? Recently we have used Craig's List for things that we can clean ourselves or that we don't have to worry about safety and being the only one of my friends with kids STILL I wish I could borrow more.
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? I loved my edpidural last time and I will go with that again
I also found that just remaining calm and laid back and looking at it like an experience really helped with my long labor. I had some great conversations with my labor nurse and the resident throughout the process to keep my mind off of things.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? Can't remember last time and haven't felt it yet this time.
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? Pregnancy #2 is SO different than Pregnancy #1...
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? I have been horrible with this pregnancy because I am so much more tired than I was with Caden. I need to start doing something.
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? Last time I knew I was having a boy and I did...this time I haven't got that feeling yet.
12. Tips to help an achy back? I wish I had advice on this one
13. Questions for next week?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? week 38ish, nothing new, just waiting
2. What are you looking forward to this next week?Hopefully giving birth and meeting my LO!
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Next appt is monday the 19th, I'm hoping I won't have to go!
4. When did you start registering? I was an anxious one at 16 weeks.
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? Never
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? used clothing stores are great, kids grow out of clothes so fast that sometimes new just isn't worth it!
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using ? Breathing techniques.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? at an unbelievable 14 weeks, I swear!
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? How much you wait around for stuff! Everyone says it goes quickly, but I feel that it has dragged on forever!
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? I'm still exercising sometimes when I can get up the energy. Both Cardio and weights.
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? I had a feeling and it definently wasn't right! I thought girl up until I saw a winkie!
12. Tips to help an achy back? Warm shower!
13. Questions for next week?
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 8 weeks, nada
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? One more week closer to the end of the 1st tri
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? Last appointment w/ RE & Ultrasound on Tuesday.
4. When did you start registering? Probably not until we know the sex, maybe start looking at furnature after the 1st tri.
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? Hasn't happened yet.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? Hand-be-downs
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using? I'm all for drugs, but will try to deal for a while w/o, breathing & birthing tub.
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? Haven't felt that yet...I'm excited to.
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? That I don't really feel any different yet.
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? I've been so bad. I stopped working out after the egg retrieval at the begining of Dec. I started walking more and more lately, but with still doing the very painful shots, I haven't made it back to the gym yet.
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? N/A
12. Tips to help an achy back? Massage, shower, deep breathing
13. Questions for next week?
TTC
3. For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg?
1 yr, 4 months. 1 failed IUI & 1 successful IVF cycle.
TTC
1. What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW? Cycle #10, Waiting to O
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? Having a free weekend w/ DH
3. For the ladies who TTC'd for awhile, how long did it take you to get pg? This was my question, I was curious since we've been TTC for so long now. DH and I still have peace about the timing though.
Update: Got the doctors note, and I'm working 3-hour days until this Friday! Then it's my baby shower, and the home stretch!!!!!
Preggers
1. What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? 36w5d My ligament pain is there, but manageable if I don't do more than 15-20 minutes of housework. I have noticed an increase in heartburn though, but that's completely doable with the amount of milk I've been drinking
2. What are you looking forward to this next week? MY BABY SHOWER!!!!!
3. When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? We'll find out if our baby girl is breech or not. I had the exam and an ultrasound, and they conflict, so either she just tried out a new position for a while, she's breech, or there's nothing to worry about. (flashlight and willing husband on standby)
4. When did you start registering? I felt it was a little late, but at about 32 weeks.
5. When did you stop worrying about MC? Three different stages. The first relief came when we got past the point of our miscarriage (11 weeks) and heard the heartbeat. The next was the big ultrasound when we got to see her move and got the all clear for health. The third was when I reached the point of a healthy premature birth.
6. What are your favorite ideas for saving money on baby-related items? Everyone is going to say Craig's List, but don't forget local consignment shops either. Also, hit up your friends who've had kids in the last year, they'll be happy to clear out the stuff they no longer use and get that space back.
Make lists of of need, want and wouldn't mind having when it comes to what to get for the baby. Store lists are going to try to include everything, so get your list together from a few different sources.
Buy maternity clothes from consignment shops, sales or borrow them. I've only spent $65 on a two week wardrobe, and I'm enjoying putting the money into the necessary stuff.
Look for coupons everywhere! If you stop in a baby store, the birthing center or anywhere else baby related, check out all the pamphlets, because tucked in some of them are discounts to places you can use.
Know what you're going to resell after the baby outgrows it. For the high chair, car seat, and crib set, I'm keeping all the manuals and packaging (for the smaller stuff) to increase the appeal. Also, if you go to sell the furniture, take a picture of the nursery while it's set up and in use, so you don't get stuck advertising with photos of a crib set stacked in your garage.
Keep an eye on the baby cheapskate website.
Breastfeed!
7. Outside of drugs, what's your favorite labor coping method you plan on using? Moving around and the knee-chest technique (upper body on couch or chair, knees on the floor. I also like water, and plan to use the itty bitty tub at Everett thoroughly
8. When did you feel your first kick/movement? 16 weeks
I think it's been the amount of work my body has to do. When I was a teen, I thought pregnancy was only in the belly. Silly me.
9 What's been the biggest surprise about pregnancy? My question
10. Did (are) you keep(ing) up your exercise routine while PG? If so... weights? Cardio? Both? How far along were you when you stopped? I wish I could have...I was so sick, then in pain that even walking is not worth the amount of time I have to spend in the chair to recover.
11. For those of you who know the gender of your baby, did you have a feeling and was that feeling right? We thought it was a boy because boys run strong in his family, and we were utterly wrong.
12. Tips to help an achy back? Yes! Massage, chiropractic, baths to take the pressure off of your back, coping technique-pushing the top of the hip bones together, maternity support belt- keeps the uterus held up, but a great side effect is that you get constant counter pressure on your lower back, and my personal favorite....a really comfy recliner! I have almost zip back pain.
13. Questions for next week?
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