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mrscrcalli · January 2014

DH ad DSS are stuck In traffic they were supposed to get pizza on the way home from Seattle and that wa over an hour ago. LO and I are so hungry I'm afraid he's going to start eating me!! 8-X

mrscrcalli · January 2014

I'm i crazy for being mad August 14 calls themselves A14.. Bitch no. [-X

fireflygirl12 · January 2014

mrscrcalli said:
DH ad DSS are stuck In traffic they were supposed to get pizza on the way home from Seattle and that wa over an hour ago. LO and I are so hungry I'm afraid he's going to start eating me!! 8-X

Wait, you're in Seattle?! Me too!!

J&NL · January 2014

I never do New Years resolutions but this year I really want to try the orange rhino. For those of you that have never heard of it, it's basically a challenge to stop yelling for a year. If you mess up, you start all over. It was derived from a lady that wrote a blog about her making up the challenge and her journey.

This is going to be extremely hard for me considering the way I was raised and how yelling (or being loud) comes so easily to me. I really want to do this though.

Eija3014 · January 2014

When I elevate my feet at my desk, it makes my butt really sore! Doesn't matter how much water I drink or the height of my feet compared to the rest of my body. Anyone else? It seems to be getting more and more painful as I get farther along... And my feet and calves do get pretty swollen if I don't elevate my feet.

Emily041285 · January 2014

Huge hugs to you @aviola329 that's a lot to process in one day! Fingers crossed it turns out to be nothing.

fireflygirl12 · January 2014

aviola329 said:
Okay, so here's whats going on....I have had the crappiest Friday ever and have been stuck with more needles in one day than I care to ever again (or until delivery).

Had our follow up ultrasound today for the anatomy scan because baby wasn't giving us good views of his brain. Still did not cooperate well to get the full picture he needed today but enough for the doctor to be concerned.

Tommy's lateral ventricles are enlarged. The doctor said this could mean a number of things like hydrocephalus, a chromosomal/DNA issue, or it could be nothing, but it is enough to classify the baby as high risk.

The first step was an amnio, which we did this afternoon and it hurt like hell. Should have results within the next two weeks. They can also use that sample to do a DNA array if necessary. I will also have more frequent ultrasounds to monitor if there is more ventricular growth or if they are holding steady. Next one will be at 29 weeks, and then we'll have an MRI of the baby at 32 weeks.

All of this monitoring and the results of the tests will tell us what we're dealing with and how to move forward. We may need to deliver at a more specialized hospital with pediatric neurologists on staff.

I am absolutely terrified right now and feel like everything is coming at us at once. Also found out I'm Rh negative so I got the damn rhogam shot in my ass on top of it all (also had GD test this am which included 3 blood draws). I'm trying not to stress but it's so hard looking at his sweet little face on the ultrasound and thinking that there's something wrong with his brain.

Major (((hugs))) @aviola329. T&Ps that everything is OK. I hope the next few weeks go by quickly as you wait for your results.

thomas930 · January 2014

Big hugs @aviola329

mrscrcalli · January 2014

fireflygirl12 said:

mrscrcalli said:
DH ad DSS are stuck In traffic they were supposed to get pizza on the way home from Seattle and that wa over an hour ago. LO and I are so hungry I'm afraid he's going to start eating me!! 8-X
Wait, you're in Seattle?! Me too!!

Im in Portland DSS lives in Seattle and DH went to her him

irisheyez7 · January 2014

P&B715 said:

One of my friends just advertised her baby shower on FB.... #-o

Advertised? Like: "Sunday Sunday Sunday come out and shower me with gifts! This Sunday only!"
Wow. I don't know if I would be able to NOT comment on that....

mrscrcalli · January 2014

@aviola329 so so so many hugs to you. I will be keeping LO in my thoughts FX that everything turns out ok! ((Hugs))

deidremaria · January 2014

mrscrcalli said:
I'm i crazy for being mad August 14 calls themselves A14.. Bitch no. [-X

I was JUST about to ask this

Stace0616 · January 2014

@aviola329 It's so shitty to be left in the dark like that--hopefully you get more conclusive results soon

Hugs to you and LO. You'll definitely be in my prayers!!

Eija3014 · January 2014

@aviola329 big HUGE hugs, sweetie! It will all work out! FX for the best news possible when you get your results.

deidremaria · January 2014

FX that this all turns out to be nothing, Aviola

BiggerinRealLife · January 2014

@J&L Nvere worry about being negative. We're here for you, hon. This stuff isn't easy, none of it.

BiggerinRealLife · January 2014

@aviola329 Oh, my dear. Praying for you and your husband and baby so hard right now. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this, but I keep thinking it's all going to be ok for some reason. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts for you!

BiggerinRealLife · January 2014

Ok, A14 is definitely in month 6/7 and showing signs of winter blues. According to DH's book "The Expectant Father" this is the time when all this baby stuff is becoming very real to us, and we're getting freaking uncomfortable, and are feeling really discouraged because mentally the baby is coming super soon, but comfort-wise there's no end yet in sight.

And it's winter. Less light, crappy weather. I think we all have a collective case of the blues. But Spring is coming, ladies! And with it our babies!

In other news, someone other that DH felt the baby move today! That's the first person to fell LO besides us!!! It was one of my old high school kids, over for a visit. Baby was kicking really hard in a brand new spot, and she totally felt it! First outside person ever to be right place, right time! So happy!!!

Bluebird2318 · January 2014

@aviola329 Many, many hugs and positive thoughts for you, your husband, and your son! Hang in there, darling. FX for the best possible outcome.

BiggerinRealLife · January 2014

kcp913 said: @BiggerinRealLife I think your DH's book has possibly the most accurate description for this time period that I've heard of so far.

@kcp913 It's a really good book (doesn't talk down to men and assume all they;re worried about is how often they get laid) and eerily accurate. Every month has a section on where the baby's at (developmentally), where I'm at (mentally, emotionally), and where he's at (ditto). We have a standing date to read together every month about what's coming up. It kind of pisses me off how on-target it is, because I fancy myself a Special Snowflake and it bugs how he reads, goes "huh," peeks over the book at me, and smiles like he's got the world all figured out.

I'd be more irked, but he's just too cute, and takes all the advice to heart about how to understand and take care of me. Like last month the book told him I'd need lots of physical touch and hugs, as well as verbal reassurance of my beauty and appreciation, so I've been neck-deep in affection and sweet words.

Seriously, good book.

NYJodway · January 2014

Wow. So much has happened in this thread. T&P to aviola, and all of you going through something tough.

I think it's probably a good thing that this day is near its end. To brighter days ahead.

Mamamonzo · January 2014

@aviola329 so many hugs!! What a sweet little face!! Stay strong mama!!

Sisimama10 · January 2014

Threw up everything I ate for dinner. The nausea has finally gone away and now I'm starving, but scared to eat and start it all over again. Plus then I would have to brush my teeth again and I just don't have the energy for that.

J&NL · January 2014

@aviola329 ((hugs)) FX it's nothing!

pannk · January 2014

@aviola329 T&P. Hoping everything turns out okay.

I just told today to fuck itself by taking a bath, watching Project Runway, and eating a banana split.

kateleestar · January 2014

Stace0616 said:
OMG OMG OMG and he said:

"I know things are a little raw right now, but I hope you'll someday think of me as a friend. And we would obviously LOVE for you to bring little James in once he is born."

Um. No. No baby love for you!

What a dick.

mrscrcalli · January 2014

@aviola329 I liked your post only cause I think your LO looks so beautiful.. Not cause I liked your crappy day. Just making sure you know :x

Mamamonzo · January 2014

Question: my belly has been sooo itchy the past couple of days. Not dry skin itchy, it burns and itches at the same time. I have no rash and it's only when I'm wearing certain maternity pants. I wash everything in the same soap... What could this be!? It wasn't itchy while at the doctor yesterday so I forgot to ask. Lotion, and oil are no help. Is this just pregnancy/skin stretching? I feel stupid calling with nothing to physically show for it.

mrscrcalli · January 2014

kcp913 said:
I miss pain medicine that actually works.

I miss NyQuil so bad!

Sisimama10 · January 2014

Mamamonzo said:
Question: my belly has been sooo itchy the past couple of days. Not dry skin itchy, it burns and itches at the same time. I have no rash and it's only when I'm wearing certain maternity pants. I wash everything in the same soap... What could this be!? It wasn't itchy while at the doctor yesterday so I forgot to ask. Lotion, and oil are no help. Is this just pregnancy/skin stretching? I feel stupid calling with nothing to physically show for it.

If it's just with certain pants you may be having a sensitivity to the type of fabric they make the stretchy belly part out of... I would say switch to yoga pants. Yoga pants pretty much cure everything IMO.

irisheyez7 · January 2014

@aviola329 Prayer hard and FX that everything works out ok. Hopefully they are just being over cautious and all of this will be for nothing! And what a sweet little face! HUGS!

mrscrcalli · January 2014

I forgot how funny Semi Pro is, and I know its funny for reals now cause I'm not even drunk! Usually a good bottle or two of wine pairs well with a comedy, but this is funny stone sober!

Lindsay808 · January 2014

Tasha575 said:
I just had some pho for dinner and it was delicious. That is all.

so phocking good (I had to). Jealous, I haven't had it in forever!

irisheyez7 · January 2014

Just watched "The Green Mile" and the end of this movie has me ugly crying...so freaking sad. To this day one of the best books I have ever read and the book had me crying even harder...stupid movie

(

Lindsay808 · January 2014

irisheyez7 said:
Just watched "The Green Mile" and the end of this movie has me ugly crying...so freaking sad. To this day one of the best books I have ever read and the book had me crying even harder...stupid movie
(

Amazing book and movie. I don't blame you for crying! I'm surprised no one has it as their siggy?!

kseccomb17 · January 2014

Thoughts and prayers to everyone tonight who's in need. What a shitty day.

Krispix78 · January 2014

@aviola329 thinking of you! I really hope everything turns out ok! I wish there was something one of us could say or do to make u feel better, but I know I'd be just as scared. Hang in there girl!

BiggerinRealLife · January 2014

Community is the best show ever.

RocksInTheWater · January 2014

Big (((hugs))) to you @aviola329. I can only imagine how difficult this time of uncertainty is for you and your husband. Praying that your sweet little baby of yours and for your peace of mind as you wait for results.

irisheyez7 · January 2014

BiggerinRealLife said:

Community is the best show ever.

YES! This last 2 episodes had me crying! And the paint ball episodes are INSTANT classics!

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