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Belated intro...

bananersbananers member
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Hi all! DS is 2 weeks old now and I've been so wrapped up in his newbornness that I have hardly been on TB at all. For those who don't know me from PGAL/TTCAL, hi, I'm Bananers. History in siggy and more details than probably anyone would care to know in blog (link in siggy).

Theodore Claude (Theo) was born two weeks ago today, on May 9, 4 days overdue. Labor began with my water breaking at 4 a.m., got to the hospital at 6 a.m., and spent two hours in triage since his heart rate was decelerating with contractions. After a while, he seemed more stable, so they sent me to walk around the hospital for 2 hours to get my contractions coming closer together. It worked, and I was admitted to L&D at 10 a.m. Labored until 1 sans epidural, trying all the "natural" ways to alleviate pain that I could (shower, jacuzzi tub, birthing ball, etc.), before crying uncle and getting the epi at 1 p.m. Epidurals rock. Unfortunately, the epi did slow down my contractions, so they had to augment with Pitocin. It was slow going from then on out, and by 8 p.m. I was FINALLY 10 cm. They had me labor down for an hour and I got to start pushing at 9. Theo was finally born at 11:18 p.m. after 2 hours and 18 minutes of pushing. So exhausting, but worth it. We are in love!

I am hoping to become more active on this board now that we're getting used to life with a newborn. I see many familiar names from PGAL and TTCAL - great to see you all again!

BFP #1 10/6/11 | EDD 6/15/12 | MMC 11/7/11 @ 8w3d | D&C 11/14/11

BFP #2 8/22/12 | EDD 5/5/13 | DS1 born 5/9/13

BFP #3 4/25/15 | EDD 1/7/16 | MMC 7/2/15 @ 13w1d | D&E 7/8/15

BFP #4 12/9/15 | EDD 8/22/16 | DS2 born 5/18/16 at 26w2d

Just keep swimming.
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  • ProfessorPedals825ProfessorPedals825 member
    Yay! I was wondering when you'd show up! Or rather when Theo would show up... :) so glad to see you here!

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  • AtleighdanAtleighdan member
    Congratulations! Glad to see you over here!
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  • MJM3108MJM3108 member
    YAY! Congrats, Bananers! Theo is perfect! Welcome to the world, little man, and welcome to PAL, mama!
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    Bump Burp!

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

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

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  • tetiananinatetiananina member
    Congratulations on baby Theo. : it takes some adjusting before you get back to bumping like before.

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  • melly918melly918 member
    Hi there! Congratulations, he is really cute!
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  • NBBride05NBBride05 member
    Congrats - good to see you here! My DD had the same birth weight and length as Theo!
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  • ct103ct103 member
    Yay! I've been waiting for your intro! Welcome to the world baby Theo!
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  • VeilSdeGTOVeilSdeGTO member
    Such a cute little squish! Congrats!
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    BFP 6.1.10 - 6.10.10 Ectopic M/C @ 5wks
    BFP 10.26.10 - 10.29.10 CP
    BFP 1.30.11 - CVS 3.28.11 (Girl) - EDD 10.11.11 - Born 10.6.11
    BFP 12.18.12 - 12.20.12 CP
    BFP 3.18.13 - CVS 5.21.13 (Girl) - EDD 12.2.13 - Born 11.24.13
    BFP 6.10.14 - CVS 7.2.14 (Girl) - EDD 1.12.15 - Born sleeping 8.6.14 @ 17w5d
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  • Mmm79Mmm79 member
    Welcome to you and Theo!  He is so cute.

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    BFP#2 3/25/12 ~ Heartbeat 141 4/16/12 ~ No heartbeat 4/25/12 ~ D&C 04/30/12 
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  • orangegogglesorangegoggles member
    Congrats! I love the name, so sweet! 
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    BFP #2 7.23.11 ~ EDD 3.28.12 ~ MC on 8.16.11
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    Congrats and welcome!
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  • awesnapawesnap member
    Congrats on your gorgeous little boy! 
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  • edinger3edinger3 member
    Congratulations! Welcome to the world Theo!!!
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  • morkmork member
    Hello and welcome to PAL hun!
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  • ChloBubChloBub member
    Yay for Theo and yay for you coming over! Welcome and congrats!
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  • ShaungelaShaungela member
    Congratulations!!! he is absolutely adorable!!!
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  • katekate628katekate628 member
    He is super cute! I remember you from ttcal, we had losses around the same time.  Glad to see you here with your sweet little rainbow!   Congrats & welcome :o)

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