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2moms2b · January 2013

For those that are not familiar with TTT it's Ten Things Tuesday when you get to share 10 things that are on your mind.

2moms2b · January 2013

1. Where is everyone?? We have added so many new people but some of the regular faces have dropped off tmm, butterfly, 2moms2twins, 2mommiesinoh???? (Sorry if I missed anyone these are just the ones I can think of right now) Miss you come back!

2. My swelling has been out of control. Then last night I end up with a really bad headache. I take my bp and it's 139/89 (threshold is 140/90) when it's never gone over 110/75 at this point. I am waiting to hear back from my doctor but the nurse thinks I will be going in today for testing for pre-e.

3. 34 weeks this week. I feel like a huge milestone has been hit. Final stretch.

4. Work sucks right now. We got IP Phones so now I have to work at my desk instead of my couch and I think that is what is causing some of the swelling and bp issues.

5. For my weekly net.flix update I am currently watching Private Practice. I think I like it...

6. I started blogging. Maybe I will get up the confidence to add it to my siggy. Then again maybe not.

7. We are supposed to get some nasty storms today and tomorrow that will bring upwards of 8" if rain in two days. We are expecting flash flooding, tornado warnings etc. I am so glad I don't have to be out in it but worried as M's schedule has her out in the worst of it.

8. M is going to Ikea on Friday to pick up the chair we need to finish the guest room and I am bummed I can't go. It exceeds my walking allotment for the day.

9. Is it Feb yet?

10. If I drink another bottle of water I may actually drown.

viciouskittie · January 2013

1. This is it. We're starting our very first cycle!

2. Last night I started Prometrium, which I take for ten days to bring on my period. After that it's Clomid for days 3-7, u/s starting day 11 until everything is the rigth size, a trigger shot and insem! It seems very far away but I'm hoping the time goes quickly enough.

3. I'm guessing the TWW will kill me though, ha. I'm not exactly "patient".

4. M is for now saying she doesn't want any HPT in the house so that we aren't tempted to test before we are supposed to, but we'll see. Any suggestions on how to resist that temptation?

5. In the middle of all this is my birthday, so I'm hoping that will take my mind off it a bit.

6. Of course, now that we're actually IN the cycle, I'm becoming more obsessed with researching baby things. (because this is what I do; I'm interested in something, I research it until I could basically write a thesis. For example: I've never even used a CD, but I know a lot about them because that was my project like a year ago).

7. I kind of hate my job and wish I could quit. In a perfect world I would quit and start up my own birth & baby support business - doula, car seat tech, babywearing & CD, etc. Sadly it's just not a realistic option for me.

8. M and I are going to take an essential oils "first aid" class that I am really looking forward to (even though it's not until March). It's all about how you can use EO to help with burns, scratches, etc. They have a class on how to safely use EO while pregnant that I'm hoping I can wiggle into if this cycle takes.

9. I've been struggling the last week or so with feeling isolated. We moved across the country five years ago and other than a few work people, I don't really have any friends in this town. But I've started making connections with other hippie-parent-people (as M calls them/me) and it makes me feel a lot better.

10. That was a lot of baby-related "things" for TTT. Can we all see where my brain is?

butterflygrooves · January 2013

1. I'm here but limiting my board time, trying to give more attention to the kids, wife, chores, and garden.

2. Owl's MRI is in a week, she will be sedated, I am a nervous wreck.

3. Bio moms trial is on the 22nd, I hope the judge TPR's, I am so scared of anything else happening.

4. We're going to Disneyland on Saturday and get a disabled pass for Owl, yay for getting through lines faster!

5. I had A tell her teacher that we are having her take a cell phone to school for emergencies only, it stays off and in her backpack, her teacher happily agreed to it.

6. She took the phone in a little purse to her dads house this weekend, when she went to get water her dads gf went into her purse and asked if it was her phone then went through the phone. I am so upset. A is very trustworthy and earned the phone, she has rules and limitations with it and doesn't need someone else snooping through it. If they want to monitor her use of the phone, fine, have her use it where she can be monitored but don't snoop through it, my phone, my daughter, my job.

7. ASW is sitting in on the girls visit with bio tomorrow, I am supervising but she needs evidence for the trial so she needs to be there too. This should be fun.

8. Maybe I can ask her if we can have a room with a two way mirror and she can watch from the other side. Bio acts completely different when SW's supervise so it would be good for ASW to see her as she she normally is.

9. My posture sucks, I need to work on straightening my back and shoulders more often.

10. It's so windy, wind warnings are in effect this week.

2brides · January 2013

1. I just found out there is a Jock Jams channel on Pandora. I am very happy.

2. I just had coffee with a co-worker that I haven't seen in forever. It was great to catch up.

3. I need thoughts and prayers that L doesn't get the flu during the next 2 months. For some reason, she just got the flu shot this weekend - half of her office is out with the flu and we live in an area that is seeing an extremely high flu outbreak and L gets every illness going - and gets it worse than most people. If she gets sick, it will really derail her defense date next month and her parents and her best friend have already purchased tickets to fly in from across the country.

4. I am so happy it is going to be in the 60s (or near that) this weekend. Getting the kids out of the house to play is crucial to our mental health.

5. Per my FB status this morning, "When we bought the kids electric toothbrushes, I never thought I'd have to say, "Stop playing 'Who let the Dogs Out' on your toothbrush and brush your teeth.""

6. Carter lost his 2nd tooth last night. I was thankful, L was home to play Tooth Fairy since she's been out for the first 2 teeth that came out and was really sad she missed it.

7. Why does my motivation at work kick in from 3-4:30? Good news is that I knock out a lot in that 90m.

8. I was so sad when my alarm went off. It was the first time in a long time that everyone in my house was still asleep at 6;15am. If it isn't the kids waking us up, it is the cats - or L getting up for work at 4:30am.

This has been open for hours...I'll come back with 9 and 10.

Manada · January 2013

2moms2b:

3. 34 weeks this week. I feel like a huge milestone has been hit. Final stretch.
8. M is going to Ikea on Friday to pick up the chair we need to finish the guest room and I am bummed I can't go. It exceeds my walking allotment for the day.

You are also going in for scans this week right? Fingers crossed everything looks great with your boys!!

Does your Ikea have motorized scooters or wheelchairs so you could go? I don't know if that counts toward your out-of-bed allowance, but I seem to remember some of the ikeas near us having something available....

My TTT:

1. I'm sitting at work waiting for someone to call me for a phone meeting so I feel entirely entitled to be on TB while I wait Smile

2. I have a very important meeting at work next week that might conflict with our iui day! Oh no! I'm a little worried about that given that I'm not sure when I'll ovulate given that this is our first cycle on Femara.

3. I have a friend who is also TTC now and I'm totally excited for her and her partner! I hope they get super lucky and get it first round as she is 41 and I have been hoping she would decide to have babies since we met!

4. I am afraid that our iui will be poorly timed this cycle again. It's not rational really, but it was just so heartbreaking last month when it happened.

5. H. is having surgery on Monday to remove her polyps and I am nervous for her.

6. I am obsessed with Cloth Diapers and keep wanting to build up our stash even though we're not pg yet.

7. I think I have FINALLY kicked the stomach bug I had since Xmas! Probiotics FTW!

8. Canadian Net.flix isn't nearly as awesome as American.

9. I am going Wheat-Free for January and am now on day 4 and I have to say I feel FANTASTIC. It's pretty amazing to me actually.

10. I you guys!

2moms2b · January 2013

viciouskittie:

4. M is for now saying she doesn't want any HPT in the house so that we aren't tempted to test before we are supposed to, but we'll see. Any suggestions on how to resist that temptation?

M and I have horrible skills in patience so we had a no HPT or OPK rule in the house while in TWW. We went out together and bought them the night before we were supposed to test after a big date night. We were like giddy teenagers.

What we did is we planned something for every day during our wait. It could be something small like go to the book store and get a new book then home to read or a date night. We made sure to include things that I wouldn't be able to do any longer if we were to get a BFP so that made things kind of like a last hurrah.

It really helped keep my mind off of the tww and gave me and M some real bonding time.

Good luck!!!

2moms2b · January 2013

butterflygrooves:
1. I'm here but limiting my board time, trying to give more attention to the kids, wife, chores, and garden. 2. Owl's MRI is in a week, she will be sedated, I am a nervous wreck. 3. Bio moms trial is on the 22nd, I hope the judge TPR's, I am so scared of anything else happening. 4. We're going to Disneyland on Saturday and get a disabled pass for Owl, yay for getting through lines faster! 5. I had A tell her teacher that we are having her take a cell phone to school for emergencies only, it stays off and in her backpack, her teacher happily agreed to it. 6. She took the phone in a little purse to her dads house this weekend, when she went to get water her dads gf went into her purse and asked if it was her phone then went through the phone. I am so upset. A is very trustworthy and earned the phone, she has rules and limitations with it and doesn't need someone else snooping through it. If they want to monitor her use of the phone, fine, have her use it where she can be monitored but don't snoop through it, my phone, my daughter, my job. 7. ASW is sitting in on the girls visit with bio tomorrow, I am supervising but she needs evidence for the trial so she needs to be there too. This should be fun. 8. Maybe I can ask her if we can have a room with a two way mirror and she can watch from the other side. Bio acts completely different when SW's supervise so it would be good for ASW to see her as she she normally is. 9. My posture sucks, I need to work on straightening my back and shoulders more often. 10. It's so windy, wind warnings are in effect this week.

Fingers crossed for the TPR, Owl's MRI and the bio mom visit! I am so glad you popped in today with an update!

viciouskittie · January 2013

Manada:

6. I am obsessed with Cloth Diapers and keep wanting to build up our stash even though we're not pg yet.

8. Canadian Net.flix isn't nearly as awesome as American.

Ditto on the CD - like I said, I researched like crazy last year so it's been a year of convincing myself it would be psychotic to buy diapers for a baby we haven't conceived yet. It may very well be my first purchase when I get a BFP.

As for Net.flix - we're in Canada too and re-routed our IP to get the American version, something you might want to look into

viciouskittie · January 2013

2moms2b:

M and I have horrible skills in patience so we had a no HPT or OPK rule in the house while in TWW. We went out together and bought them the night before we were supposed to test after a big date night. We were like giddy teenagers.

What we did is we planned something for every day during our wait. It could be something small like go to the book store and get a new book then home to read or a date night. We made sure to include things that I wouldn't be able to do any longer if we were to get a BFP so that made things kind of like a last hurrah.

It really helped keep my mind off of the tww and gave me and M some real bonding time.

Good luck!!!

This is super helpful, thank you! We do have a few last hurrah type things planned. My birthday falls right in the middle of all this craziness so we've made reservations at the type of place we'll never afford again once we have children, haha. I figure we probably won't keep the HPT in the house at all - we won't be using OPK so I don't have to worry about that.

songbird31 · January 2013

1. I'm new on here and I'm not sure how I can be so nervous about posting anything on here! I mean, I know I get nervous around new people, but this seems extreme. LOL!

2. Currently 5dpiui and not feeling a thing. Nothing. In other months I definitely had "symptoms". In all fairness, I've pretty much quit looking at boards for early pregnancy signs, etc. and trying to ignore for fear of a BFN. I mean, there's nothing I can do about it now. I either am or I'm not.

3. I am feeling a little sad about not feeling anything, like I'm not in tune enough with my body to know the difference. My mind knows that's silly though

4. After months of discussion and half-hearted preparation, we have finally decided to put our house on the market. I have been going through the 5 years of "stuff" in the house, deep cleaning (nothing too strenuous), and the agent is coming to check out the house tomorrow. It's definitely weird not to have anything on the fridge anymore

5. In preparation for TTC, I lost some weight, which, since TTC, I have gained it all back. I recommitted to Weight Watchers last week and lost 2.3 pounds. That's a start

6. I brought up a discussion last night with my DP about our TTC schedule. If we find out this one doesn't take, I think I would like to take 3 months off to train and run a half marathon in our city. It's something I've done once before and really enjoyed it. I think I could use a "success" that is within my control.

7. I have truly been missing all of my shows over the holidays and I was glad when I passed by the tv last night to see some of them filling up our queue again.

8.If I had known TTC would take so long, I would have switched jobs back in the summer. But every month I think this could be it. But I really want FMLA, so I'll stick with it. At least I'm just a few blocks away from the RE clinic.

9. DP is traveling overnight for work. It's so hard to sleep without her there.

10. The lock on the back of my SUV doesn't work I've just discovered. Now I have to figure out how much that will cost.... no more warranty....

2moms2b · January 2013

songbird31:
2. Currently 5dpiui and not feeling a thing. Nothing. In other months I definitely had "symptoms". In all fairness, I've pretty much quit looking at boards for early pregnancy signs, etc. and trying to ignore for fear of a BFN. I mean, there's nothing I can do about it now. I either am or I'm not.
3. I am feeling a little sad about not feeling anything, like I'm not in tune enough with my body to know the difference. My mind knows that's silly though

The cycle our IUI took I felt nothing (well other than some cramping discomfort from the IUI). I was positive it didn't work as hey I know my body right. When we tried previously there were times I was sure as I really thought I felt symptoms and felt different etc and those were all BFN. The real kicker is that early pregnancy symptoms are the same as pre period symptoms. It sucks!

TTC is very stressful and emotional. I know I tend to over analyze things very easily during our TTC process. Just try and do things to distract yourself from the constant analyzing of symptoms or missing symptoms etc. I know this is way easier said than done.

Just hang in there and know that we are here for support. My fingers are crossed for you that this is the cycle!!!

2brides · January 2013

ditto. The cycle that worked (#9) I didn't feel any different. We were on vacation during the 2WW and I drank (a little) because I was certain it didn't work - and why pass up having a cocktail overlooking the ocean.

Ha. I have 2 6.5y old to prove how wrong I was. :P

JoySeattle · January 2013

1. We saw our little babe on u/s yesterday! It was incredible, reassuring, and now so distracting. The experience and image keep popping into my head!

2. After a long evening including dinner with some family, we fell into bed and cuddled, talking about it all. It was lovely and my wife is funny.

3. I set up meet-and-greets with the home birth midwives we want to consider. By the end of the month we'll make a decision and transfer care.

4. I'm also changing insurance plans to one that will cover it. It's a bit scary (leaving my hmo) but I'm hoping it will be worth it.

5. We're going on a road trip! We're heading out on Friday 1/17 and will stop in central OR, Northern CA, and maybe the Bay and Southern CA before heading home on 1/28. I'm excited to see a new baby or two in the family and it should be a fun, whirlwind family announcement trip!

6. I'm taking an online science class this quarter (last of my prereqs to sit for boards). I'm a bit worried about the work load on top of everything else!

7. Number 6 is making me reconsider some things and re-prioritize.

8. I can't believe I lost a couple pounds in the past few weeks. I was sure with the snacking and the increase in carbs it would be the other way round.

9. I am almost always eating or hungry. I need to eat a snack right before bed and then pretty much every 2-3 hours throughout the day to keep the hunger and nausea at bay.

10. Speaking of which, off to eat lunch!

trisholio · January 2013

1. I am very excited to be doing our second IUI this week. YEAH!!

2. Drama with my family is starting to finally calm down, I couldn't be more relieved!

3. I had a very good job interview yesterday and I am hoping to get the job soon!

4. I went to a funeral on Saturday of a long time friend that died of a drug overdose. It was sad, but the funeral was beautiful and honest. It was nice to see friends I hadn't seen in a long time. I really felt lighter and at peace after her funeral. It healed me somehow.

5.I can't believe its 2013 already!!

6. I really feel like I can breathe again, things are turning around for the good.

7. Reading posts on thebump has become my new addiction, thank you to all the ladies that share their stories on here :-)

8. We are hoping to take a vacation to Seattle in May to visit a friend, I couldn't be more excited!

9.My mom, aunts and sister want to drive to Florida to visit my grandma in March. I can't imagine being stuck in a car with them for over 12 hours and then all be in a hotel together for days on end. I don't know how to tell them NO!!

10. I can't wait for my wife to get home, so we can take a nap together tonight :-)

healz413 · January 2013

1. I have been wanting to post my ten things since this morning, but I am trying to be good about doing dissertation work in the morning rather than getting sucked into the internet.

2. As M mentioned, I'm having surgery (hysteroscopy) on Monday to remove my uterine polyps.

3. I'm glad that I will have general anesthetic for my surgery. The HSG was sooo not fun.

4. I hope that getting rid of the polyps will make future periods less painful (I also hope they biopsy as non-cancerous).

5. I'm excited for our second IUI next week. (M's getting inseminated--I'm not going from polyps surgery to IUI.)

6. I'm anxious for our next cycle monitoring appointment on Saturday. I hope that the follicles are growing well and that Femera is working.

7. One of my best friend's is having her wedding this Saturday. It is going to be very queer. I'm looking forward to it.

8. Through my TA union at school we have access to an "extended health benefits fund" which may help to cover a portion of our fertility costs. The application is due January 10. I'm really glad my friend reminded me of that.

9. I've asked M to consider putting a hold on buying cloth diapers (she has been getting them on craigslist and kijiji). She has been getting great deals on very nice diapers, but we have a few other things to budget for.

10. I wish our dog would only bark at people/things that are actually potential threats to us/her.

mollykelley · January 2013

healz413:
2. As M mentioned, I'm having surgery hysteroscopy on Monday to remove my uterine polyps.nbsp;it.

Good luck, healz! I'll be thinking of you. Not bad surgery at all, I had it in August.

1. I'm in a management training all week, and have no time for my other work.
2. I'm on cd 4 on femara second time. So far so good.
3. IUI 6 will be next week.
4. K's dad is my doing well and im just trying to be a support to her right now.
5. Management training is fun and insightful.
6. K and I are doing a juice cleanse, but I get buffet lunch everyday at training. Oops!
7. Im riding my Vespa this week in gorgeous weather.
8. I took kickboxing last night at gym and it was fun.
9. I'm finally going to see les mis this weekend.
10. Training break is over!

hlke · January 2013

1. I'm one of the "regulars" who has dropped off posting. I've been trying not to Bump from work, although I'm taking a break right now.

2. I also haven't been posting as much because we're on a TTC break, and I have less to post about.

3. We're banking sperm right now and it's a giant PITA. We'll be lucky if we get it done in time for a March IUI.

4. We're flying to our donor's state for an at-home insem next week. We're doing a real ICI instead of an IVI to see if that helps.

5. I've been in a massive work funk, but I'm starting to feel a little better about it.

6. I am SO HUNGRY. C and I won't have dinner until 9 tonight (who's childless? oh, it's us.) so I need a snack.

7. I used a newish BB cream this morning and am allergic to the fragrance, apparently. Sneezed my head off all morning.

8. 2brides, that status made me literally laugh out loud and read it to C.

9. My chiropracter is a magic, magic man. He fixed my 2 years of chronic back pain in four weeks, and fixed C's more than a month old back pain in two visits.

10. I'm excited for our trip next week, it's a nice unexpected mini (working) vacation.

jennicole85 · January 2013

1. Busy season is starting at work. Boo. I love being busier, but I hate how hot it gets in here.

2. I second what other PPs have said about getting their BFP. I thought I was out, so I let myself have a few drinks with friends the night before I got my BFP. Oops!

3. I (almost) completely cut caffiene out of my diet, but let myself have one tonight (since I'm at work) and now I feel like I can run a marathon!

4. We somehow lost our mailbox key over the holiday madness Embarrassed I have to go in and tell our landlord tomorrow and am not looking forward to it.

5. J is going to text her mom tonight just to make sure the key isn't there. It should be interesting.

6. Because of family drama, I think she's planning on deactivating her facebook account - for a short while. I want to 'come out' on FB so badly, so I think she's doing it just to make me happy. Awe, she's so sweet.

7. I'm seriously wanting some chicken nuggets from McD's. I should just go home and eat an apple tonight, but fried chicken dipped in ranch or honey mustard oh so sounds amazing!

8. I've had this open for hours. Work has been SO busy, so this is all I have this week.

jeannkerricotober09 · January 2013

1. My siggy is gone! I'm back!

2. I had my first OB appointment to follow-up my ultrasound yesterday and I am in love (swoon). My midwife blew my labor big time. N and I both almost died while she was ignoring his erratic heartbeat and telling my he was almost out and to push harder when in reality, he wasn't even crowning and the head of maternal fetal medicine had to rush in and demand an emergency c-section. I've been having horrible nightmares of his birth since getting pregnant, it was terrifying. It felt so good to talk to a doctor and get my fears out.

3. I'm not sure how to handle it but I still have a lot of anxiety about N's birth and I really have to get it out before I get too far along. I was so scary, I'm afraid I'll be so preoccupied I won't enjoy the pregnancy.

4. But my u/s went great! I'm getting really excited for another baby!

5. N has hernia surgery on Thursday. I'm sick to my stomach over him being put under general anesthesia.

6. K cut her hair really short yesterday and it looks soooo good!

7. We started a 28 day homemade challenge today. I dug through the freezer, fridge, and all the cabinets and made a list of 28 (really good, which is key or we would never last!) meals we can make at home. Since I got pregnant, I haven't wanted to cook and we've spent an embarrassing amount on take-out. It ends here.

8. Argh. I have to sign and send in my life insurance policy. I've been holding onto it for 2 weeks.

9. I'm not sure where my wedding rings are.. I took them off to put lotion on N and I don't remember where I put them. Yesterday.

10. It's nice to be back on the bump

francophonia · January 2013

1. I'm pregnant!

2. Our daughter got her Cochlear Implant!

Those are the only 2 things I want to share. So excited! 2013 is starting off right!

2moms2twins · January 2013

still here just recovering from xmas so work is kinda taking a front seat.

we miss you all too - lots of friend having babies and these two girls are on ful speed ahead life with twins... also I am a wee bit sad as I am really having tres baby questions... and i feel bad cuz i keep saying things to M but i feel guilty and maybe selfish but i am worried before I know it 40 will come and go ( b day is soon 37 eek )

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