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Pregnant after 35
danuli8
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Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
PG>35 Weekly Check-In: So Much for Honesty Edition
danuli8
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Oops. Yesterday was my DH's birthday and I was running around cleaning and cooking like a madwoman before guests came over to celebrate with us. I thought of the thread at one point, but got distracted before I could actually get in front of the computer and do anything about it. Sorry. My New Year's resolution is to do the threads on time until I have to hand this off to someone else in mid-March or so. 
I don't know about you, but I am SO GLAD the holidays are over. Trying to do all of the normal stuff is bad enough, but throw in pregnancy and it really gets interesting. We drove 700 miles each way to my parents' house for Christmas in pretty bad weather. The visit was nice, but wow, did the drive ever suck. I can't comprehend how those of you who already have children and are pregnant deal with the holidays without your head exploding.
Consider that my vent. 
On to the check-in!
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Hi Ladies!
Welcome to the Pregnant after 35 Weekly Check-In!
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Please let me know if you have any updates and/or edits that need to be made. Also, if I missed any births please let me know so we can celebrate with you!
Congratulations to the December/January Moms! NicoleWI gave birth to Emily Jane on 12/12/12 at 11:57 AM. She weighed 8 lb 10 oz and was 21.5 inches long. Mama2many gave birth to Emmett James on ??? (sometime during the last week of December).
Pregnant Moms by Due Date:
January 2013
MelleTX (Michelle) 1/3/2013- Twins!!
Kirac 1/7/2013
jbeth1971 (Jennifer) 1/10/2013 ? Boy!
REB562 (Rosa) 1/11/2013
3rdat40 1/12/2013
Simplein06 (Michelle) 1/12/2013
Spikeinc (Suzanne) 1/12/2013 ? Girl!
Chance_encounters 1/13/2013
MangomamaFL (Martha) 1/15/2013 ? Boy!
Superkarynfragilistic (Karyn) 1/16/2013
RachelG (Rachel) 1/17/2013
Cindiesheart (Cindie) 1/28/2013
JennyP1 1/22/2013
ReeceFamily (Sara) 1/23/2013
angelegee (Gloria) 1/28/2013
Kat1221 (Kat) 1/31/2013 (scheduled c/s)? Girl!
February 2013
SouthernMom70 (Amy) 2/1/2013 ? Team Green
Brooklinld 2/5/2013
eane7311 (Janine) 2/6/2013
buggirl72 (Dana) 2/7/2013
Winofairy (Sherry) 2/9/2013
Solarflare 2/20/2013 ? Twins! (Boy/Girl)
Punter (Lani) 2/20/2013
Pginsa (Charlotte) 2/22/2013
Lanesmommy (Caroline) 2/24/13 ? Girl!
March 2013
Beforesunrise (Ashley) 3/1/2013 ? Boy!
rosesarepink (Rose) 3/4/2013 ? Girl!
uctracy@yahoo.com (Tracy) 3/7/2013
CountryGirlInTheCity 3/8/2013 ? Girl!
Elocin (Nicole) 3/8/2013 ? Girl!
NNBride05 3/12/2013
Gundy21 (Kristen) 3/13/2013 ? Boy!
KatieKnitsny (Katie) 3/14/2013
KKGgirlATL 3/18/13 (scheduled c/s) Team Green
Cktravel 3/19/2013 ? Green
Wildflower75 (Martha) 3/20/2013 ? Green
Dbadura01 (Deanna) 3/26/2013 ? Girl!
Haribo 3/26/2013
Coquina (Melissa) 3/30/2013
Indyrowergirl 3/31/2013 ? Boy!
April 2013
Angelnumber8 (Angela) 4/04/2013
Lovelyday39 4/05/2013 ? Boy!
Elizabethnseanny (Elizabeth) 4/05/2013 - Boy!
Mishmax11 (Michelle) 4/7/2013
Danuli8 (Amanda) 4/7/2013 ? Boy!
Carol*Brady (Christine) 4/8/2013
Tcfreedom (Tiffany) 4/15/2013
Lilblt19 4/15/2013 ? Girl!
Hisbabygirl76 (Stephanie) 4/16/2013
Shellbear+ (Michelle) 4/23/2013 ? Girl!
Palamar (Chantel) 4/24/2013
Sheloveslan (Mariah) 4/27/2013
Dresch25 (Vicki) 4/29/2013 ? Team Green
Technigirl (Melissa) 4/29/2013
Ba23Ba02 (Barb) 4/29/2013 ? Team Green
Michele707 (Michele) 4/30/2013
May 2013
Dhreczuck 5/2/2013 ? Boy!
Jennyandjasonsbaby (Jenny) 5/5/2013
Trevinosnm (Martha) 5/7/2013
TXBride (Ami) 5/12/2013
Mndyhywrd (Mindy) 5/15/2013
MotherMayEye (Amy) 5/15/2013 - Girl!
mlwinkle (Michelle) 5/17/2013
McRib 5/18/2013
Drhibbard (MC) 5/19/2013
Petrastonegirl (Petra) 5/19/2013
MrsNukem 5/20/2013 ? TWINS!!
jteneback 5/21/2013 ? Team Green
riorisa 5/22/2013
Rebaann (Rebecca) 5/23/2013
Alicialgb (Alicia) 5/28/2013
Danafromslope 5/30/2013 ? TWINS!!
June 2013
Danieleandwayne (Dani?le) 6/4/2013 ? Team Green
1Lump (Andrea) 6/5/2013 ? Team Green
JilliansMoma 6/6/2013 ? Team Green
Ocho2002 6/13/2013 ? TWINS!!
VisciousKnitter (Sandy) 6/15/2013
Trootie2012 (Trootie) 6/16/2013
AZAmy77 (Amy) 6/17/2013
July 2013
Beach72 (Kim) 7/2/13
Karen0477 (Karen) 7/3/13
Amypep (Amy) 7/5/2013
Superzuber (Sarah) 7/9/2013
Bethz13 7/15/2013 ? Team Green
ASL71476 (Andrea) 7/17/2013
emikat (Christine) 7/27/2013
Abeille 7/28/2013
missymr (Mia) 7/29/2013
August 2013
Lucyspeople (Betsy) 8/8/2013
Jkzinck (Jessie) 8/10/2013
QOTW: You knew this was coming: Have you made any New Year?s resolutions? What are you most looking forward to (other than your baby, of course) in 2013?
Share your updates and vents:
Over-40 parents...what we lack in vigor, we make up for with cunning.
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Re: PG>35 Weekly Check-In: So Much for Honesty Edition
Happy New Year!
I am soooo glad the holidays are over too! I usually wait until New Years Day to take down decorations but we did it 2 days ago and have been cleaning today. YAY!
We stayed home so no traveling or family drama which was really nice.
QOTW: You knew this was coming: Have you made any New Year?s resolutions? What are you most looking forward to (other than your baby, of course) in 2013?
Loose the baby weight and get back to a exercise regimen ASAP after baby gets here. I would also like to have more quality time with my husband. Fat chance with a new baby though.....Right?!
Share your updates and vents:
We had a growth scan last Friday and baby is in the 98% and with a weight estimate of 7 pounds. I know that these scans can be off but the doctor said usually no more than %15 or in my case, 1 lb either way. I am not surprised b/c DS was 9 lbs. 14 oz. and we come from a long line of giants. The tech did a 3D scan as well so we got to see baby girl's little face. SO cute!! In other news, my RCS is 30 days from today. YIKES!
Happy New Year!
I too am glad the holidays are over. I have not taken any decorations down yet though, maybe this weekend? Today is my last day off and then back to work tomorrow (at least it's only a 3 day work week). We traveled to Breckenridge for Christmas week but it was only my DH and DS no family. Had time to relax and did a bit of baking/cooking which I love to do. School starts back up for me soon too so I am and also am not looking forward to that LOL.
QOTW: You knew this was coming: Have you made any New Year?s resolutions? What are you most looking forward to (other than your baby, of course) in 2013?
Same for me - lose baby weight. Last year I ran my first 1/2 marathon but with being pregnant (had already been training for it and dr. ok'd it as long as I watched my hr). so while it was not my best time I at least finished the race. I am seriously thinking of doing it again this year and use that as my excuse to really work on losing baby weight and get back into shape.
Share your updates and vents:
We finally had our A/S and found out we are having a BOY! Jacob Zachary is looking healthy and right on track. Only 126 more days to go. We can't wait until LO arrives.
I'm happy the holidays are over, but I am really dreading going back to work tomorrow. The last day I worked was the 21st.
I should be taking down the Christmas decor and doing laundry, but I am watching the Georgia football game instead. We did get a bunch of work done around the house during the break and now have combined my sewing room with the guest room, so we have a mostly empty nursery ready for paint over MLK weekend.
QOTW: You knew this was coming: Have you made any New Year?s resolutions? What are you most looking forward to (other than your baby, of course) in 2013?
Gosh, the baby has taken all of my thoughts for so long now, I don't have anything other than that in mind for 2013. I haven't planned a single thing for the second half of the year.
Share your updates and vents:
We opened the envelope from our a/s on Christmas and we are having a GIRL! Can you update me on the list to Team Pink?
I called the OB to double check on my lab results since I hadn't heard anything and I passed my 1 hour glucose test, so yay! I don't have to do that again until 28w. I go back to the OB on the 16th and MFM on the 31st, where, hopefully, we will find that my placenta has moved off.
The Daily Nugget
Cycle 12, IUI #1 - 33m post wash 10/15/10 = BFN
Cycle 13, IUI #2 - 15m post wash 11/16/10 = BFP, missed m/c, D&C 1/3/11
Cycle 15 - 18, IUI #3-6 = BFN
Cycle 20, IUI #7 = BFP!, missed m/c 9/14, D&C
DE-IVF Aug. 2012: ER 8/30 11R, 7M, 4F; ET 9/4 returned 2
Beta 9/18 #1-820, #2-1699, #3-7124
10/1 1st u/s measuring right on track, 125 bpm
I'm always a little sad when the holidays are over, it's a lot of rushing around and busy, but I really enjoy it. We have all christmas stuff cleaned up and we are working on cleaning out our kid's (6 and 8) rooms right now.....talk about a big job. We will be doing a major reno and this is our first step!!!!
QOTW: You knew this was coming: Have you made any New Year?s resolutions? What are you most looking forward to (other than your baby, of course) in 2013?
My resolution for this year is to really enjoy this pregnancy. It has been going by so fast so far that I feel like I am a bit disconnected from it.....so I plan to stop and enjoy all of it from here on in......
I am starting to feel some pressure in my belly now, so that I' m pretty sure that I can feel where the baby is sitting.....mainly when my bladder is full and last night laying in bed, I felt those first few little flutters, so that's exciting......baby #3 I guess you really do feel them sooner.....
Karen - 36 DH - 39
QOTW: You knew this was coming: Have you made any New Year?s resolutions? What are you most looking forward to (other than your baby, of course) in 2013?
No resolutions, I don't typically make them. Looking forward to seeing Spamalot- we have tickets for a show in a few weeks.
Share your updates and vents:
Next appt Jan 18th and that's my GTT, fun! Fun! I will also have a precautionary ultrasound. Can't believe I'm rounding the bend to third trimester, it's surreal.
Happy New Year everyone!!
QOTW: I usually don't make resolutions, but there are certainly things I'd like to work on. I can tend to be critical sometimes if other's don't do things the way I think they should, (I'm a virgo, lol) DH is usually the victim. I absolutely don't want to be that kind of Mom, so I'm resolving to be much more relaxed about things when LO comes along..
In complete honesty, I can't say I'm focused on anything else but seeing that little face, fingers and toes, for the very first time!
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!!
Happy New Year to everyone! I really can't believe that this is the year that I finally get my baby!
It was fun being the sober person on NYE. I found out that another one of my friends is pregnant but is not telling people yet. Another couple started trying so I am hoping that it is easy for them. I am so excited that some of my socia circle will have babies the same time as me. My blood pressure was extra high yesterday so I could not take down the Christmas decorations but I can't wait to get those down. Once they are out of the house, I can really start getting ready for the baby.
QOTW: Like others, I really want to get off the baby weight once I have the baby. If it doesn't come off naturally, I am getting a tummy tuck but I need to be 100% sure I am done having babies first.
Updates: I have a hyperactive child. She is up all day and all night. She is running out of room and I can sit and actually watch her try to move around. It is amazing. I missed Church on Sunday because I was up until maybe 3:00 watching her swim around.
Oh man I cannot imagine that drive for you, that would suck. I had a super busy holiday which was kinda annoying but I didn't have to travel more than an hour.
QOTW: I haven't really thought too much about resolutions. I definitely want to work on losing the baby weight after this one comes so we can ttc #2 this year. Starting now I plan on getting at least a little exercise in most days and really watching my diet more. My bp was a little high last week and I'm so worried about that becoming an issue and pre-e. I am so looking forward to maternity leave
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Updates: I have been feeling mostly good. Sleep is getting diffucult so I just ordered a snoogle, I hope that helps. We also got a puppy right before christmas so I'm getting practice at being woke up all night long ugh.
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
Hi can I join?
Amy - EDD 8/22/13 Team ?
Glad the holidays are done, got all the decorations put away yesterday. Feeling pretty good, mostly just tired and nauseated.
QOTW: You knew this was coming: Have you made any New Year?s resolutions? What are you most looking forward to (other than your baby, of course) in 2013?
No real resolutions, but we are planning on looking for a bigger house, so I am looking forward to that. Unfortunately that means doing some work on our current home to get ready to sell it, this week we need to get a new garbage disposal. Big excitement.
BFP 12/13/12 EDD 8/22/13 Lilah Ruby born 8/8/13
Happy New Years to everyone!!
After a busy and hectic Thanksgiving, I was happy to have a quiet and not-so-hectic Christmas and New Years at home with just DH and I. Plus with everything we're now dealing with in this pregnancy, I was grateful for some quiet time.
QOTW: I think my resolution is to try and enjoy the rest of this pregnancy despite all that is going on and to try and be strong for me, DH, and our little one.
Update: I have my amnio next Tuesday, which can't come soon enough. Anxious to get the results so we know where to go from here on out. But first, we're off to Sedona today for our babymoon. Looking forward to that!!
Happy New Year!
Updates/Vents: Shared the news with family and now most people know. Planning on officiallly announcing on fb after our level 2 u/s and amnio are done. We have our ultrasound/amnio tomorrow so been nervous for that. Keep us in your thoughts that baby is healthy. Still feeling good, kind of surprised that I am not really showing yet at all.
QOTW: Organizing! I am disorganized already as it is, I'm scared of the chaos that baby will bring into life unless I get things in order!
~~~BFP 10/9/12, EDD 6/17/13~~~
your screen name: Starting all over again
first name: Esther
due date: Feb 19th
sex of baby: girl
QOTW: Getting back into shape after LO is here!
updates and vents: A GD mama, have been put on short term disability due to uncontrollable sugars, yet for 2 weeks I have been unable to contact anyone in the med profession to inquire about my increasing sugar levels over the holidays. Hope everything is ok with her!
Happy New Year to All!!
I say hooray for surviving the holidays! I love Christmas but this year was quite a feat. We not only moved into our brand new house on 12/10 but then we had my parents and sister visiting for the holidays. It's been a hectic month and I'm glad it has finally wound down. I do have to add that it was so much fun watching my 2.5 yr old son experiencing Christmas and "Santa" this year and starting to finally catch on to the whole concept. Yesterday I took down the Christmas decos that I just barely put up two weeks ago and I feel good about the progress I've made on the baby's room, but there is still much to do to prepare and I only have 3 weeks left!!
QOTW: You knew this was coming: Have you made any New Year?s resolutions? What are you most looking forward to (other than your baby, of course) in 2013?
My New Year's Resolution: Eat at home more often to save money!! With a new house payment and double the daycare expenses we'll need the extra cash!
Share your updates and vents:
Baby Boy is due 1/22 and I am in total mental denial about it, yet at the same time I am totally uncomfortable and haven't had a good night's sleep in months due to my overactive bladder and a super-wiggly baby so I'm physically ready for this baby to come...(although the sleep issue won't improve for the next 4-6 months)
Dr. says everything looks good, I'm 1cm dilated but no thinning yet, looks like he's going to camp out until closer to the due date.
Happy New Year!
QOTW: I don't really make New Year's Resolutions...since I'm exercising again during this pregnancy, I don't expect to have any excess weight to lose afterwards. What I should probably resolve to do is get more organized, but I know that probably won't happen LOL.
I'll tell you how those of us with kids make it through the holidays: we don't go anywhere lol. We tell family, if you want to see us, you'll have to come to us! So we didn't see any family this year but we still had a great Christmas together, and we had some friends over who similarly don't have any family nearby. I think there's something about having your own family that makes it not so important to get around to seeing everyone's parents etc. Our holiday was pretty stress-free and enjoyable.
Happy New Year every one!
QOTW - No resolutions this year. I guess just in general to be happier and more settled. Last year was quite tumultuous!
Updates - Not much going on right now. I bought a home Doppler and shouldn't have because I can't find a thing with it! I'm trying to just ignore it. I have my next appointment on 1/14 with MFM for my NT scan and Harmony test (I hope). I have to see a genetic counselor and they'll determine the best course of action.
TTC 10/11. IUI 2/12. BFP 3/8/12. 4/26/12 missed mc. RE consult 5/17/12. IVF #1 ER 7/13/12 53R, 41M ICSIed, 32F, 8 5d, 6 6d blasts - all PGD/frozen. PGD results 1 normal M and 1 normal F, 1 maybe M. FET 9/6, transferred 1 F embie. Beta 9/15 BFN. FET#2 planned for 11/2012 put off until 2013. Surprise BFP 11/21/12!! My son was born on 7/24/13!
First name: Monique
Screen name: Sea Conquest
Due Date: August 1, 2013
We will know the sex after we have our Maternity-21 test results, around 1/21
New Year's resolutions: Not to gain 85 lbs during this pregnancy like I did with my son and to babywear more.
At my last appointment by OB could not find the heartbeat with the Doppler at first and he does it for a living. Finally the baby kicked the doppler and the doctor knew that he was up way too high.