PG & TTC Check In 2/28

Re: PG & TTC Check In 2/28

• MrsH_08

  March 2011

  Pregnant Questions

  What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?  Week 27 (28 on Wednesday).  The swelling issue in my feet is causing pretty regular ankle pain.  And the numbness in my fingers is becoming more painful vs just numb.  Luckily, it goes away when I stop and relax my hands for a minute.
  

   

  When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?  3/15 - Nothing special but it will be my last 4-wk appt.  After that, I start going every 2 weeks.  Wow! :-)
  

   

  What are you looking forward to this week?  Nothing much planned for the week or weekend, which is awesome!
  

   

  What are some good projects to make the last few days/weeks go by faster?  Haven't gotten there, yet, but just ideas:  Cooking freezer meals, packing your hospital bag, doing some major house-cleaning (this will be on my list), washing baby's clothes, finishing touches on nursery, date nights with hubby?
  

   

  For mommies- If you BF'ed and pumped with your other child(ren), how soon did you start pumping, after baby was born?  I can ask at our BF-ing class, but that's not until April.  My question.  Mainly wondering if you started pumping within the first few days due to milk coming in and feeling engorged, etc.
  

   

  What is your Monday confession?  I love that my bump is obviously a baby, at this point.  But in my head, I'm always noticing my fat.  I was overweight when I got pg, so I know I'm carrying some extra.  But I look at my bump and immediately see the area that I know has fat... and assume everyone else does, too.   It's frustrating my DH when I talk about my fat.
  

   

  Questions for next week? 

  At what point did you/will you buy nursing bras?  I know there's a chance of getting bigger when the milk comes in, so maybe it's best to buy them at that point, or is it better to have them already by then?
  

  
  Photo by J Shelton Photography
  
  
  Married 10/5/08 | 2 yrs of TTC, tests, procedures & a m/c | IVF #2 =James!
  

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• kristalovesjared member

  March 2011

  I'm joining you ladies this week! I'm due 11/6.  Pregnant QuestionsWhat week are you in? Any new aches or pains? week 4, only a sore back from carrying around a 1 year old who has been super clingy lately!  When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? 3/25, we'll get to have an ultrasound and see our LO! What are you looking forward to this week? Heading to Portland to see DH tomorrow. What are some good projects to make the last few days/weeks go by faster?  make some freezer meals so you won't have to do as much cooking once the baby arrives!
   For mommies- If you BF'ed and pumped with your other child(ren), how soon did you start pumping, after baby was born?  I can ask at our BF-ing class, but that's not until April. Ella had to go to the NICU, so I started pumping a couple hours after she was born and exclusively pumped for the first 5 days, then I was able to BF her, but it took a couple days for her to catch on. I always pumped 1 extra time per day to start building up a freezer stash, which did come in handy. What is your Monday confession? I'm not craving anything as I'm only 4 weeks pregnant, but really want to blame my love for ice cream on it.  Questions for next week?  Anyone with 2u2? How did you manage your 3rd tri with a LO that needed to be picked up and carried around? 

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• Bri&Shane_3/8/08

  March 2011

  Pregnant Questions

  What week are you in? Week 30
  Any new aches or pains? Nope

   

  When is your next appointment? 3/14
  Will anything special happen at that appointment? Routine

   

  What are you looking forward to this week? Continuing to break out all of Baby #1's old baby stuff so I can get it organized for Baby #2.

   

  What are some good projects to make the last few days/weeks go by faster? Organizing baby essentials, washing/folding/putting away baby clothes, packing hospital bags....oh, and RELAXING/SLEEPING as much as possible (wish I would have done this more with baby #1). 
  

   

  For mommies- If you BF'ed and pumped with your other child(ren), how soon did you start pumping, after baby was born?  I can ask at our BF-ing class, but that's not until April. Immediately - only because we had feeding issues to begin with and I was so engorged - I had to pump to relieve the pain and keep my milk production up. I was pumping after every nursing session beginning Day 1.

   

  What is your Monday confession? I got nothing.

   

  Questions for next week? How soon did you start feeling Braxton Hicks contractions?
  

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• gymdog81

  March 2011

  What week are you in? Any new aches or pains?  33 1/2 weeks.  Nothing new, just my typical BH, hip pain, heartburn, etc.
  

   

  When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment?  Tomorrow (3/2).  Nothing special.
  

   

  What are you looking forward to this week?  Baby Shower on Saturday!
  

   

  What are some good projects to make the last few days/weeks go by faster?  Getting ready for the hospital, reading some inspirational labor books, sewing (I am making diapers, bedding, etc.)
  

   

  For mommies- If you BF'ed and pumped with your other child(ren), how soon did you start pumping, after baby was born?  I can ask at our BF-ing class, but that's not until April.  I think I started pumping somewhere around a month.  We did not feel any need to do so before hand (much easier to just nurse than to pull out the pump so DH could feed her). 
  

   

  What is your Monday confession? I am so ready to be done with work, but I still have 6 1/2 weeks to go (unless the little guy decides to come early)
  

   

  
  

  

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• ohyeahdollface member

  March 2011

  What week are you in? Any new aches or pains? I am almost 15 weeks! When is your next appointment? Will anything special happen at that appointment? It is on the 25th of March, But I have to reschedule due to work. Hopefully we will find out what gender we have! What are you looking forward to this week? Starting my 11 day paid vacation! What is your Monday confession? I ate a whole bag of cheetos last night... Questions for next week? 

  

  
  

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• MrsH_08

  March 2011

  Bri&Shane_3/8/08:

   

  For mommies- If you BF'ed and pumped with your other child(ren), how soon did you start pumping, after baby was born?  I can ask at our BF-ing class, but that's not until April. Immediately - only because we had feeding issues to begin with and I was so engorged - I had to pump to relieve the pain and keep my milk production up. I was pumping after every nursing session beginning Day 1.

   

  This is what I was wondering about, mainly.  I hear about pain or fullness when milk comes in, but wasn't sure how quickly you pull out the pump.  My thinking was more about relieving the pain or engorgement, more than feeding him with bottles. 
  

   

  Thanks for the answers to this question, ladies!
  

  
  Photo by J Shelton Photography
  
  
  Married 10/5/08 | 2 yrs of TTC, tests, procedures & a m/c | IVF #2 =James!
  

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• Ciaram22

  March 2011

  What week are you in? 33 weeks.
  

   

  Any new aches or pains? Nothing really new. Just the normal more powerful kicks getting me in spots that really hurt.
  

   

  When is your next appointment? I had one today and I have 3 on Friday.
  

   

  Will anything special happen at that appointment? Today was a normal appointment. Friday is a meeting with the cranio-facial surgical team at Children's Hospital and then an Ultrasound and meeting with the High Risk OB at UW.
  

   

  What are you looking forward to this week? Finally getting some answers from the surgical team at Children's.
  

   

  What are some good projects to make the last few days/weeks go by faster? n/a
  

   

  For mommies- If you BF'ed and pumped with your other child(ren), how soon did you start pumping, after baby was born?  I can ask at our BF-ing class, but that's not until April. n/a
  

   

  What is your Monday confession? I have eaten way to much crappy food lately. Luckily I haven't gained a whole lot of weight because of it.
  

   

  Questions for next week? 

  

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• ohyeahdollface member

  March 2011

  Oh! and Aug 28th was my guess. But my OB said Aug 25th!

  

  
  

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• kristalovesjared member

  March 2011

  MrsH_08:

  Bri&Shane_3/8/08:

   

  For mommies- If you BF'ed and pumped with your other child(ren), how soon did you start pumping, after baby was born?  I can ask at our BF-ing class, but that's not until April. Immediately - only because we had feeding issues to begin with and I was so engorged - I had to pump to relieve the pain and keep my milk production up. I was pumping after every nursing session beginning Day 1.

   

  This is what I was wondering about, mainly.  I hear about pain or fullness when milk comes in, but wasn't sure how quickly you pull out the pump.  My thinking was more about relieving the pain or engorgement, more than feeding him with bottles. 
  

   

  Thanks for the answers to this question, ladies!
  

  I just wanted to mention the hospital has pumps and new accessories for you so you don't have to bring yours! It's just another thing that is nice not to pack up with you! I didn't know this and brought mine, but didn't use it while I was there! 

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• Mike&Care member

  March 2011

  I'd like to be added! Thanks!

   

  TTCing Questions

  What cycle are you on? Waiting to O or 2WW?

  Cycle 3. I am pretty sure I just O'ed, so in the 2WW. 
  

   

  What are you looking forward to this week?

  It's March! I am looking forward to my little sis coming to visit next week. 
  

   

  What is your Monday confession?

  I think whoever reported me for having a link to my blog in my sig is lame and unfriendly.

   

  ETA: It has been in my sig for 3 years on the knot/nest/bump. No problems ever. It's mostly a personal blog.

   

  Questions for next week?

   How many kids do you want? What do you think is an ideal spacing? Will you have help once your baby is here? What is the best part of pregnancy?
  

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• itskacie

  March 2011

  Mike&Care:

   

  What is your Monday confession?

  I think whoever reported me for having a link to my blog in my sig is lame and unfriendly.
  

  There are MANY photographers on this board and all were made to remove their links in their siggys... dont take it personally
  

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• iheartstuart

  March 2011

  Mike&Care:

   
  

   

  What is your Monday confession?

  I think whoever reported me for having a link to my blog in my sig is lame and unfriendly.

   

  It is nothing personal against you.  We have a lot of photographers on this board and have had issues with having businesses linked in signatures.  Bumpies on this board were temporarily banned because of this.  Part of the TOS for using the Bump is not advertising your business in your signature.   I had said something to you a few months back and sent you a PM last week as well.  We have to keep it fair for everyone on here.  Like I said, it's nothing personal and if anyone did report you, it was probably due to the issues we have had and wanting to keep things fair.
  

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• amandaleigh1 member

  March 2011

  Thanks for adding me to the list!
  

   

  TTCing Questions

  What cycle are you on? I just finished cycle 10 TTC (started May 2010). 2 months ago, I and DH went though testing at the RE, and have found I need laparscopic surgery to try to get my "plumbing" in order, since I have suspected endometriosis. So as of today, I am on BCP until I have surgery on April 1st. This is both bumming me out and exciting as things will hopefully get in order soon, to make a BFP even possible.
  

  
  

  What are you looking forward to this week? The weekend My job is kind of bumming me out, and at this point, I want this month to fly by as fast as possible.
  

  
  

  
  IVF #1 ET 1 d3 embryo 10/30/11 BFP
  3 Embryos frozen (1 d5, 2 d6)
  
  DS born 07/29/12
  
  FET #1 ET 1 d5 embryo 02/10/15 BFN
  
  FET #2 1 d6 embryo didn't survive thaw, transferred last d6. CP 

  
  

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