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danuli8
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Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
PG>35 Weekly Check In! Come on in!
danuli8
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So I've figured out that the extra code appearing at the beginning and end of the check-in post is because Word has everyone's info stored in table format. Unfortunately, unless I re-copy it all manually, I can't seem to get rid of the table coding, so I beg your indulgence. Please just skip over it and continue merrily on your way. The thread's a little late because we had so many wonderful new check-ins last week! If I omitted anyone or mis-typed any dates, please let me know. Ready? It's time for...the PG>35 Weekly Check-In!!
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Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
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Re: PG>35 Weekly Check In! Come on in!
QOD: I haven't bought a thing yet (and I need everything!). The last 2 wks I just started putting thoughts around what her nursery will look like.
Vent: I didn't even know flu season had started and came down with it last week pretty hard. I was going to get the vaccine this Friday! --This is waaayy TMI, but I smelled like pee all last week! Every sneeze, cough, and every time I vomited I peed!! UGH! But all that's left now is a little congestion and a slight headache.
QOTW: For those who are further along, what was the first major acquisition you made for baby? For those who are earlier in their pregnancies, have you bought anything for baby yet? If so, what?
I have had a very hard time not going crazy with the shopping but haven't made any major purchases. I am *planning* on waiting until after the holidays to see what we might get as gifts/hand-me-downs.
Share your updates and vents:
Next OB appt. is Monday 10/22!
QOTW: For those who are further along, what was the first major acquisition you made for baby? For those who are earlier in their pregnancies, have you bought anything for baby yet? If so, what?
I have about 7 or 8 totes full of kids clothes that my sister generously donated to me. Before I was even pregnant, I purchased a newborn outfit that is a replica New Zealand All Black rugby kit (complete with socks that look like cleats!) and a little bib that says "I'll have a bottle of the house white" and a picture of a baby bottle.
Share your updates and vents:
My latest vent is that my employer sucks @ss. Any genetic testing whatsoever is not covered by my insurance (my employer's choice, not the insurance company's). I work for a hospital that employs a majority of women-- you'd think that they would cover something like genetic testing. You'd think they would know that it will less expensive in the long run for them if they know ahead of time if I'll need any specialty equipment or treatment at the birth. Apparently, however, they don't want me to get to the birth (they don't cover my progesterone suppositories-- not even partially-- despite the fact that I'm a higher-risk pregnancy because of my age and previous chemical).
I hate my employer.
On a happier note: my migraine is gone!
<br /> My Ovulation Chart</a>
Don't feel bad--so far I have acquired exactly one onesie. But I just borrowed Baby Bargains from the library and am taking copious notes.
Oh, no, the flu! So sorry you had to suffer through that. On the bright side, at least you're immune now...
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
Smart woman not to go crazy with the shopping! I have heard that BRU often issues great coupons in January.
My next OB app't is also Mon 10/22! Woot!
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
How wonderful that you already have lots of baby clothing! I envy you. You're a fan of the New Zealand All-Blacks, eh? They figured rather prominently in the movie "Invictus" (have you seen it? I bet you'd like it despite the fact that the All-Blacks don't win the World Cup).
I am so sorry your employer sucks donkey balls. Boo employer.
But yay for your migraine being gone!! (Seriously, Fioricet. You heard it here first.)
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
QOTW: For those who are further along, what was the first major acquisition you made for baby? For those who are earlier in their pregnancies, have you bought anything for baby yet? If so, what?
Haven't purchased anything major, but have planned out where/when to buy nursery items and have already registered. A neighbor and my BFF have given me some big ticket items, I was just waiting to transfer them to the house- Pack and play, bouncy seat, swing, car seat, stroller.
Share your updates and vents:
No big updates, just rolling along. Next appt Oct 22, 1 week from today. Hope to schedule the anatomy scan then. Really looking forward to finding out the sex.
Does this mean you've already decided what specific brands of things you want to buy? (My head is spinning trying to learn about all the STUFF.) Where did you register? How awesome that you are getting many of the big ticket items from your neighbor and BFF! Looks like a crib is the only big thing left!
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
Not only did I see the movie, but I remember the actual World Cup that year. I had such a huge crush on the main character, Fran?ois Pienaar, from the movie (the one that Matt Damon played). And that was the World Cup that Jonah Lomu made his debut in-- and he wowed the entire rugby world with his crazy athleticism.
That was an amazing World Cup that year-- gave me goosebumps then and even now, all those years later, when I watch the highlight reels and my old VHS tapes of the matches!
On another note-- it would appear that a handful of us all have appointments on the 22nd! I have my first U/S then!
<br /> My Ovulation Chart</a>
On another note-- it would appear that a handful of us all have appointments on the 22nd! I have my first U/S then!
Myself included! Be sure to update us on your u/s, Daniele!!
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
QOTW: For those who are further along, what was the first major acquisition you made for baby? For those who are earlier in their pregnancies, have you bought anything for baby yet? If so, what?
I'm still early (9 weeks today) so I don't have the guts to buy anything yet. Assuming I make it past the CVS with good results, we'll probably buy the cribs and changing tables sooner rather than later. Also I may be put on bedrest later with twins so I may need to get my baby shopping and registry done sooner than usual. Right now I don't know where to start!
Share your updates and vents: I have my weekly u/s tomorrow morning and then my first OB intake appointment in the afternoon. 7 more days of PIO shots!!
Me:40 AMA, DH:36 0% morph, TTC#1;
BFP#1 4/2011, MMC 6/2011 11wks Trisomy 13;
BFP#2 11/2011, CP
FSH: 17.9, AMH: 2.2
IVF#1 w/ICSI: ER 4/3: 5R,4M,4F
ET 4/6 All 4 (1-8A+, 2-8A-, 1-3A) BFP#3
Two weeks of beta hell = Blighted Ovum
IVF#2 Aug/Sept: ER 8/27: 4R,3M,3F
ET 8/30 (1-8A+, 1-6A+)
Beta#1 9/10: 350; Beta#2 9/12: 796; Beta#3 9/20: 9155
Expecting Boy/Girl Twins! My babies were born 4/23/13 at 36w1d!
QOTW:
I still have most of the major stuff from DD, so what we'd really needed was just clothing (very few neutral clothing to go from girl to boy) and the usual disposables. First thing I did pick up was a cap/gown outfit to take him home in since I wanted to start the hospital bag a little early.
Though for the amusement of early kid gifts, my sister had insisted we hold on to a TMX Elmo (in fancy trunk). She gave it to us about 18 months before we were pregnant with DD insisting that we were planning having kids. We still have it. DD still thinks the robotic toy is a riot from time to time
Updates/Vents:
Down to weekly visits now. Next one is this Friday. This past one showed minimal dilation and so far everything looking to be on track.
Had a fun family weekend with DH and DD, but lots of walking (between an orchard and the zoo) wore me out.
Finally, just for amusement, found out another coworker is now pregnant (due in June). This makes three of us in a 10 person office. What are the odds?
(also, if you want to get rid of the table formatting, you could try saving the DOC file to TXT, and then back. You'd have to reset the italic and bold/underline formatting on the month headings, but it should then get rid of the coding.
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I hear you about "stuff" and have a confession: talks about baby "stuff" bores me to tears and I find it a lot to handle.
My BFF and a few other friends have been full of helpful advice. So, they have pointed me in the right direction. Not that I haven't done my own homework, but they have definitely made my job a LOT easier! Not to mention, my mom, who has nannied all of my 5 nieces, throws her .02 in there as well.
My BFF gently encouraged me to go to BRU with her one day and we just went aisle by aisle putting together my registry. As I learn about new things, do more research, I "finesse" my list. No one knows it's out there yet and I have time to tighten it up add/subtract things we may or may not really need.
QOTD: The only thing that I have purchased is a Bruce Springsteen onsie from the concert that we went to. I was going to order the crib yesterday but I was so swollen that I could not walk. I have everything picked out, I just need to actually buy it.
Update/vent: Good news, DH bought me a half baked gift. Bad news, it was sensible shoes since none of my heels fit. I was really hoping for jewelry. Dh is taking a week off work to finish the nursery next week while I am out of town so that I am not around the paint fumes.
I am now team pink.
I just borrowed the Baby Bargains book from the library and am already finding it tremendously helpful. People have advised me to focus on one item at a time, do my research on it, make a few top picks, and only then move on to researching another item. I think I do have my crib and crib mattress picked out, so that's something.
Good luck with your u/s and be sure to let us know how it goes!!
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
You are really in the home stretch now with your weekly visits! That must be so exciting! Congrats to your co-worker, but I think maybe your employer should have the water at your office checked.
And thanks for the formatting tip--I will try it for next week's post and see if it works!
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
A Bruce Springsteen onesie--that is AWESOME! Yay on having everything picked out, boo on being too swollen to order it. And a BIG
for your baby GIRL! Congratulations!
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
This is actually what DH and I did before DD was born. We actually tested out a bunch of the display models and marked down those we liked and then went home to research any that might have horrible reviews or warnings and then took 'em back off the list.
I am so relieved I'm not the only one. I really don't get the whole matchy-matchy thing, for example. The baby doesn't care if everything is color-coordinated, so why should I? A friend is giving me a dresser, I'm going with an IKEA crib, and I am trolling Craigslist for a glider. Done. (At least with furniture.)
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
I am getting her a bandana bow for her hair. I am so excited. I have found out that baby girl clothes can be really expensive but I love them so much.
A lot of people swear by baby bargains and lucie's list but they were just not for me. I bought an online subscription to consumer reports and I found that much more helpful. I felt like it had more fact and less emotion with it.
QOTW: For those who are further along, what was the first major acquisition you made for baby? For those who are earlier in their pregnancies, have you bought anything for baby yet? If so, what?
I have not bought a thing! I'm not really planning on buying anything anytime soon either, I just don't feel ready yet.
Share your updates and vents: I had my nt scan last week and it went great. We also told the immediate family and everyone was so excited. I am meeting with a few friends this week and will tell them too
BFP #1 - missed m/c 4.18.11 found @8w3d, d&c @13w
BFP #2 blighted ovum found 8.2011 @8w, misoprostol
BFP#3 - missed m/c 6.11.12 @ 9w3d, d&c revealed extra chromosome 15
BFP#4 8.10.12, DD born 4/26/13
Congrats on your marvelous NT scan! It is great to finally start telling people, isn't it? You'll be surprised by how happy people are for you.
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
QOTW: For those who are further along, what was the first major acquisition you made for baby? For those who are earlier in their pregnancies, have you bought anything for baby yet? If so, what?
Since we have a two year old who has already transitioned into his 'big boy' bed we hope to recycle all of the furniture, toys, strollers, etc.... We will have to purchase a car seat a ways down the road.
Share your updates and vents:
OB stopped weekly u/s, so the next appt is our NT scan on November 2nd. So over the all day morning sickness. Zofran has me constipated beyond belief no matter the amount of water I drink. Could I just skip to the nesting portion of this pregnancy
Hmm, it sounds like you should maybe get that checked out. Maybe your body is (so far) successfully fighting something off, but maybe it is something else.
Big
for your OB intake appointment!
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
Have a great vacation! Have you scheduled your anatomy scan yet--do you have a date to look forward to?
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
QOTW: For those who are further along, what was the first major acquisition you made for baby? For those who are earlier in their pregnancies, have you bought anything for baby yet? If so, what? Well the first thing we bought was the crib
I just couldn't ask anyone to spend that much money! We have bought all kinds of things and I think that people who have bought off my registry are not paying attn because they are purcashing things that show PURCHASED lol. Oh well. I am 110% thankful for ever gift we receive!
Share your updates and vents: Really no vents. Ok wait, my back hurts, my sciatica is killing me and the days of a full nights sleep are GONE. I miss sleep.
first name (optional): Trootie
due date: 6/16/13
sex of baby (if known, or will it be a surprise?) Can't wait to find out!
OTW: For those who are further along, what was the first major acquisition you made for baby? For those who are earlier in their pregnancies, have you bought anything for baby yet? If so, what?
I think the first big thing we purchased was the crib. Which is still sitting in the box. We had to paint the nursery first. It should get put together in a few weeks. First thing period was a a little onsie I found while traveling in Colorado
Share your updates and vents:
Had another biophysical yesterday. All is looking good. The ultrasound tech said little one has a lot of hair and is long for the the age.
QOTW: No purchases yet for baby but go some belly bands for myself. My jeans will not button at all, it's not pretty...
Update: U/S part of NT scheduled for tmrw, they should already have my blood results so hopefully we'll get a quick result. Then regular OB appt on the 22nd, I'll be almost 13wk, excited to be able to do a few u/s close together like that. I'm debating when to tell co-workers, having had a 2nd tri loss I go back and forth about telling them at 14wks, but at the same time I slap myself on the hand for not being more positive and I have to tell them eventually anyway so whats the difference..we'll see..
Me 41 DH 46 Not actively ttc, surprise BFP on 1/6/11! 4/1/11 m/c our sunshine at 16wks after complications from CVS test. TTC #2 **5th cycle 12/6/11 BFP! Missed m/c at 9 weeks 1/21/12, trisomy 14. Two Chemical PG 3/12&7/12
** BFP 8/16/12 beta #1 148! beta#2 407 beta #3 4000 u/s 9.10 1 lovely hb 126, Baby Boy is due 04/28/13!!
Hopefully the duplicates are items that you can use more than one of--if not, I hope the store has a liberal return policy so you can trade the extra stuff in for what you do need!
Sorry about your aches and pains, and yikes for the lack of sleep. I can't say I'm really looking forward to later pregnancy in that respect!
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
I'm so sorry about your dad. Going through the things left behind is a necessary but emotionally exhausting task. And what the heck is your DH thinking?
I hope he will come around and support you now when you really need it. At least there is the u/s to look forward to--be sure to update us on how it goes! FX that everything looks great!
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
Hi, Trootie, and welcome to the check-in! I am so sorry about your earlier loss. I wish you smooth sailing and a H&H 9 months here!
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
What color did you paint the nursery? Do you know the sex of the baby, or are you going to be surprised? So glad all is well--you don't have too much longer to go now!
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
FX that your U/S looks fantastic and the bloodwork confirms a healthy LO! A whole bunch of us have ob appts on the 22nd (myself included) so we will just have to start a "tell us about your ob appt" thread that day...
I'm so sorry about your 2nd tri loss. I can see why you might be hesitant to tell people, but here's hoping your results tomorrow are so good that you feel reassured and confident.
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
Hi, all! I'm new to the board, though not new to The Bump!
your screen name : mndyhywrd
first name (optional): Mindy
due date: 5/15/13
sex of baby (if known, or will it be a surprise?) Don't know yet!
Looking forward to getting to know everyone.
BFP #2 - 7/5/14 (total surprise!) EDD - ????
Hi, there. Brand new to the board.
SN: 2redtulips
Due date: May 30, 2013
Sex: We'll be keeping it a secret once we find out
The only thing I have bought so far is one pregnancy book and one parenting book.
I did buy a little hat ages ago when we were deciding whether to try (I was tired of buying gifts for everyone else's babies, so I bought a gift for MY future child).
January PAL siggie challenge; Good advice: