~~* FTM check-in! 11/06 ~~*

AMShark · November 2014

Welcome to the First Time Mothers (FTM) check-in!

This is a thread for the FTM's in our PAIF community. Check-ins will be posted every other Thursday. On alternating Thursdays, I'll post a FT & BTDT moms' "Play Date" thread - in which we inexperienced first timers ask for advice and feedback from the more experienced ladies in our communities.

Congratulations, FTM! Let us know how you're doing this week. If you're new to the group, please provide your EDD and advise your trimester (I'd do it myself, but you know, math) - Let us know too if you're carrying more than one little bean/grapefruit/bowling ball (depending on how far you are along).

Here are our FTM's, ordered by EDD:

Third Trimester

11/04/14 - @rox825

11/19/14 - @Ashris13

12/13/14 - @CandaceC1020

12/15/14 - @heleng5

12/15/14 - @xc1148

12/30/14 - @Saintelizabeth

01/13/15 - @southernyankeegirl

01/14/15 - @MKateG

01/21/15 - @hopeby2015
01/24/15 - @Lady2010

Second Trimester

02/02/15 - @WA1215

02/07/15 - @jaztastic

02/11/15 - @MissEm15

02/17/15 - @weansworld09

02/19/15 - @Escarabeo217

02/22/15 - @BeckyP005

02/22/15 - @runawaylaurel

03/14/15 - @Margritli (twins)

03/21/15 - @KT416

03/23/15 - @poohniki

04/17/15 - @pblge

04/25/15 - @BalletAn

04/25/15 - @Canuck13

04/29/15 - @AMShark (twins)

05/01/15 - @LO95

05/02/15 - @gsancho

05/07/15 - @sugar4bri (twins)

First Trimester

05/16/15 - @Aimothy

05/16/15 - @sunshinedaisies000

05/20/15 - @Lesliem0901

05/21/15 - @holberry5

05/25/15 - @1220winterbride

05/25/15 - @Champs28

05/25/15 - @Regan1976

05/25/15 - @yvonne0001
05/26/15 - @HCAMP123

05/26/15 - @viola27
05/29/15 - @kittenmittens9

05/30/15 - @MJ14323

05/31/15 - @IFinTN

05/31/15 - @sweetpotato123 (twins)

06/03/15 - @CarSaidYes

06/03/15 - @turquoisequeen

06/04/15 - @wendyful

06/06/15 - @Andy99

06/11/15 - @starlightgator (twins)

06/12/15 - @PurpleDaisy923 (twins)

06/15/15 - @jessimi06 (twins)

06/18/15 - @hbanana18

06/24/15 - @erbear84

07/03/15 - @amylev80

07/08/15 - @theblessingofababy
PAIF Angels:
missmarypoppins

Graduates:
@Cutiecruz327 - Welcome, baby Manny, b. 10/22/14

@lincoln79 - Welcome, baby William Ryan, b. 10/29/14

@ekc0630 - Welcome, baby Jackson Thomas, b. 10/31/14

QOTW: What "forbidden" food/activity are you missing most during your pregnancy?

gsancho · November 2014

Hello! Thanks for the check-in @AMShark ! Not much going on with me for a while...OB appointment this week that was just a routine meeting, but we did get to hear the HB on the doppler. I'm starting to do more research on things we want to the nursery and baby in order to do a registry around Christmas time.

QOTW: I have still had some sushi on two occasions since our BFP, but I used to have it at least every week. I also miss my super rare steaks. I can't handle much meat, still...but even as my food aversions get better, I don't think I can get my steaks as rare as I used to.

AMShark · November 2014

Hello, all!

@sunshinedaisies - Congrats on a good NT scan!

@gsancho - Is there any other way to eat meat, except rare? You should see the jealous glares I give my husband when his steak is bleeding all over the plate, and mine is sort of brown.

It's just about a miracle that I remembered to post this thread in the morning. Since November is traditionally the most hellish month of the year at my job, don't expect this to happen again until December. (j/k... I think).

Not much to update here. I had an OB appointment this week and both heartbeats were going strong. I also saw my endocrinologist, and my TSH levels are where she wants them (below 2), so my Synthroid will stay the same until my next appointment in January.

QOTW: I'd say it's a toss up between sushi and running. I'm high risk with twins and a low placenta, and it looks like running is not coming back for me until after the babies come. I watched the NYC marathon on TV very wistfully this weekend... although, not really jealous of the windy conditions. Maybe I'll volunteer at some races, just to stay involved.

Note that although I've been on pelvic rest for 3 weeks, I miss raw fish & running most. Don't tell DH. Hopefully, my thoughts towards that will also return to normal after the babies arrive.

rox825 · November 2014

Hi everyone! Thanks for the check-in @AMShark, I think that lincoln graduated last week too!

At my appointment yesterday I was 1.5 cm dilated (finally) and she stretched it to 2 cm, 50% effaced, and had membranes stripped. I had some spotting last night and this morning but so far no contractions or other signs of labor, so thinking it didn't do much. My induction is scheduled for Wednesday morning so 1 week from today I will have met this baby! Hoping to meet him or her this weekend though cause my midwife is on-call for deliveries Sat/Sun.

QOTW- fancy cheese, lol. I've bought pasteurized feta and goat cheese from the grocery store several times, but I miss being able to go to a restaurant and order a goat cheese salad without having to ask whether it's pasteurized. And once I ordered a gruyere panini thinking gruyere was a hard cheese so it was safe, only to have the girl who made it tell me right before she handed it over, wait you can't have this it isn't pasteurized. Grrr.

lincoln79 · November 2014

I graduated! Liam is 8 days old today and we are all doing great!

I feel like we have won the baby lottery because he is an awesome eater and sleeper.

We have been peed on multiple times in ways that only little boys can accomplish!

Hope all continue to do well!

AMShark · November 2014

Congratulations @lincoln79 ! Only a new parent can talk about being peed on with such enthusiasm.

@rox825 - I'm looking forward to a pending birth announcement from you very, very soon!

gsancho · November 2014

@lincoln79 congratulations!!

Saintelizabeth · November 2014

32wks 2 days today, carrying a squash this week

I had a regular checkup yesterday. Nothing new, my BP was low and I have been feeling crampy and kind of hazy these past few days, but my OB wasn’t too concerned and I think a day to veg out and relax is the cure. DH and I have attended two of our five week birthing and childcare classes so far. This week’s class was for the childbirth supporters. They went over different relaxation and breathing techniques we may want to use. The breathing techniques are a little hippy dippy for me, but I liked the different massage techniques (who wouldn’t!) The nursery will be complete soon! Once I’ve had my shower (next weekend!) I will take pictures to show everyone the finished product!

QOTW: I miss a good bloody rare steak and a brie and turkey sandwich.

AMShark · November 2014

@hbanana18 - I've updated your EDD on the list

@amylev80 - I've added you - welcome!

pblge · November 2014

@rox825 - Good luck! You're almost there!!

@lincoln79 - Congratulations! Post a pic when you can :x

Has anyone actually come across non-pasteurized soft cheese in a regular grocery store? Every label I've looked at has said pasteurized, so I've been eating it at home. We don't eat out a lot, so it's never been a problem for me at restaurants.

AFM, the only thing going on is that I'm suddenly paranoid about movement, or the lack thereof. I might have mentioned that our little one wasn't very active during the NT scan. When I talked to our Dr about it she said that this was not something to worry about, as it just depends what phase you catch the baby in--active or resting. We did see a little movement, but not the crazy somersaults (sp?) I've seen others describe. And now, I'm at about 17 weeks with a posterior placenta and I don't think I've felt movement yet. There have been a couple of "maybe" moments, but nothing convincing like the women on my BMB have described (admittedly some of those women are really BSC, so I don't put a lot of stock into it, but still!). I know it's way too early to be panicking, but I'm really hoping I feel something convincing soon! T minus 10 days until the A/S, and I'm trying to convince myself that it's NOT a good idea to use some of the tricks to get a baby to move (like having a cold sugary drink) in advance of that scan, as I don't want to mess it up.

QOTW: How is it possible that none of you ladies have yet mentioned sweet, sweet adult beverages?!?! I DREAM of wine!!! I haven't had a sip yet, but I'm considering a small glass for Tgiving, not least bc I'm not sure I can handle my family sober.

wendyful · November 2014

QOTW: What "forbidden" food/activity are you missing most during your pregnancy?

Sushi!

I try not to think about it, but sometimes it invades my thoughts

sweetpotato123 · November 2014

First OB appointment and we heard the heartbeats! I also love the new doctor and will be seeing him every two weeks to ease my IF brain.

QOTW- all the wine. And Mexican cheese. And turkey sandwiches.

1220winterbride · November 2014

@AMShark‌, thanks for the check in.

@lincoln79‌ congrats! Hope he keeps sleeping!

@rox825‌ how exciting! sweet!

@gsancho - yes yes yes!

well, i am waiting for an US on the 18th for nuchal fold test, my "bean" is a LIME!!

already , i know right??! and we should get results for the Materniti21 by Wednesday and I will shout an announcement of the gender.

I don't really miss anything, yet. I sometimes miss the warm lovely habit of coffee and the buzz when I am so freaking sleepy all. the. time.

(I have eaten some small amounts brie, goat cheese b/c well i just think it's probably ok).

Aimothy · November 2014

Loss Mentioned

We had our NT scan on Monday and found out we lost Baby B. While we are devastated, we are so very happy that Baby A was flippin' and a floppin' all over and would barely let the tech get the nuchal measurement she needed. Baby's heartrate was 169 and everything was right on track for where we should be.

I have another OB appointment in two weeks and I hope everything is still going well then.

@AMShark Can you remove the twins part from after my name?

AMShark · November 2014

@Aimothy - I'm so sorry for your loss, but glad to hear that baby A is still doing well.

I'm sure this is a difficult time for you.

turquoisequeen · November 2014

Hi ladies! Welcome to the newcomers!

My bean turned into a prune yesterday.. Not the prettiest fruit but I'll take it! Just waiting for my next OB appt and nt scan/tests on the 17th. Feels like forever away and I'm a little anxious about it.

QOTW: let's see... Mimosas on football Saturday mornings, Shaun T Insanity Pure Cardio and turkey sandwiches.

@sweetpotato123‌ Mexican cheese... Does this mean no delicious melted white cheese dip most Mexican places serve?

sweetpotato123 · November 2014

@turquoisequeen‌ - I read on dr Google to stay away from the cheese dip. I'm sure it's fine since I think most placed have pasteurized cheese, and I meant to ask today but forgot!

Saintelizabeth · November 2014

@Aimothy‌ I'm sorry for your loss. I how baby A continues to do well!

rox825 · November 2014

@Aimothy I'm so sorry that you lost one of your twins.

pblge · November 2014

@Aimothy I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad the other LO is doing so well. ((hugs))

turquoisequeen · November 2014

@sweetpotato123‌ man! that dip is like my #1 reason to eat Mexican.

weansworld09 · November 2014

@Aimothy‌ I am so very sorry for your loss

weansworld09 · November 2014

@lincoln79‌ congratulations again!! So exciting to hear about outside babies

weansworld09 · November 2014

AFM 25w3d over here and having a hard time believing third tri is almost here!

No appts this week. I have my glucose screening next Friday, along with my regular OB appt.

I've been feeling the baby rolling and dancing like crazy this past week. I told my DH he/she must be doing rain dances in there! It's been a cold, rainy week in NE Ohio.

QOTW: I miss margaritas! I didn't drink them a lot, but for some reason I've had a craving for one for a couple of months now. I think our first restaurant outing with LO may be for some delicious Mexican cuisine & margaritas

jessimi06 · November 2014

@Aimothy‌ - Again, I'm so sorry for your loss.

@AMShark‌ - thanks for the check in! Could you update me to two beans please?

@lincoln79‌ - congrats!!

@sunshinedaisies- congrats on a good nt scan!

I'm 8wk4d today, and I can't wait until Monday. We have an ultrasound, and it'll be two weeks since we've seen the beans. I'm just hoping that both babies look good, as baby a was measuring 5-6 days behind.

Qotw- I don't really miss anything yet. It'll probably be sushi, once my seafood aversion subsides.

CandaceC1020 · November 2014

@Aimothy, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sending a big, creepy internet hug out your way. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

I'll be 35 weeks tomorrow. Seems completely surreal. I finally have my nursery furniture after waiting 13 weeks (BTW DO NOT EVER ORDER FURNITURE FROM BABIES R US). I'm starting to get things in order and put them away, but I'm battling a bad cold so I've taken a step back from nesting to rest.

Next midwife appointment is next Friday and then I'll start the weekly visits. Midwife and I have made an agreement to no cervical checks - I'd hate to get happy and get set on numbers that aren't progressing as fast as I'd like. So we'll take things one day at a time.

QOTW - I miss sushi. I miss wine. I miss the occasional beer. Overall, I'm happy to miss these items because it means that I'm pregnant and my little one is still baking and healthy!

AMShark · November 2014

@jessimi06 - Congrats on your twins! I've added your 2nd bean to the list.

erbear84 · November 2014

Hi! I'm a FTM pregnant thanks to IVF with ICSI! I'm due 6/24/15.

I totally miss wine. I'll miss it more on my upcoming 30th birthday!

BalletAn · November 2014

I'll be 16 weeks tomorrow (almost 4 months!) and things have been going really well. Much more energy, I love all food again (and it shows I've gained 13 lbs compared to my pre ivf weight)! I still get acid reflux at times, We got the Neural Tube Defects bloodwork back and our chance of NT defects are < 1 in 10000, I'll take those odds anyday, especially grateful for good test results after our CF scare.

I went for a check-in with my OB on Monday-- all is well. I did not get an ultrasound, but I did get to listen to the heartbeat, such a great sound!

I've been shopping for baby girl clothes, because they are just too cute to pass up. I also think we'll go buy paint for the nursery this weekend.

@pblege I've been looking for movement as well--- nada. My OB said to expect it closer to 20 weeks as a FTM

@Aimothy so sorry for your loss

QOTW: I miss my morning latte! and reading everyone's comments about sushi makes me miss sushi, yum!

hopeby2015 · November 2014

@Aimothy‌ - so sorry for your loss!

Wow, I'm really late this week!

I'm 29w4d today

3rd tri! We're slowly progressing with the nursery. My parents are away for another week but when they come back I have a feeling, we'll start moving ALOT faster with the room! Especially since my mom has a way of getting things done - a gene that completely skipped me!

QOTW: I've been seeing those commercials for the bud light margaritas or something and I've been wanting to try it for about 3 months now! I've told my family, you can come visit the baby if you bring alcohol for me! Lol!

southernyankeegirl · November 2014

I am super late, but I have been super busy!!! A flight up to visit my in-laws, followed by a visit from my parents, and now two friends visiting back-to-back. Though it's been nice, I am looking forward to vegging out without any guests.

All is good here at 30w5d. Time flies! Starting to feel a bit uncomfortable - I can't tie my own shoes without feeling like I am compressing my belly.

We went to a formal event this week, so I am all fancy-like with my bump! And my Mom custom made curtains and a changing pad cover and a car seat cover, and customized a purchased crib skirt for the nursery. I still need to do wall decorations and a few more small items to purchase, but we are 95% ready for baby!

QOTW: Beer. Definitely beer.

CandaceC1020 · November 2014

Can I add something to my QOTW .... Cookie dough. I miss being able to eat cookie dough. I haven't had any cravings all pregnancy and then all of a sudden I'm seeing holiday cookies galore and I want to eat chocolate chip cookie dough and sugar cookie dough.

pblge · November 2014

CandaceC1020 said:
Can I add something to my QOTW .... Cookie dough. I miss being able to eat cookie dough. I haven't had any cravings all pregnancy and then all of a sudden I'm seeing holiday cookies galore and I want to eat chocolate chip cookie dough and sugar cookie dough.

@CandaceC1020‌

You still can, just make an egg-free version!

There are tons of vegan chocolate cookie recipes on the web, or you could just use an eggless version like this.

https://www.food.com/recipe/egg-free-no-bake-cookie-dough-for-eating-391880

pblge · November 2014

@southernyankeegirl‌ - you and your nursery look divine!

CandaceC1020 · November 2014

@pblge - Oh my god. I think I love you. For real. You are amazing. I love you. I'd shower you with hugs and kisses if I could.

AMShark · November 2014

Welcome @erbear84 - I've added you to the FTM list.

@BalletAn - Congrats on the great NT scan.

@hopeby2015 - Maybe I should enlist my mom to make me get started on a nursery soon. I am really good at dragging my feet.

@southernyankeegirl - This is the 2nd fabulous maternity outfit you've posted - I'm officially jealous. I'm still stuck in hobo-wear, but you look lovely. And I love the nautical theme in your nursery.

MKateG · November 2014

Not much to report, both babies measured 3lb 4oz at 30wk apt and no cervical changes. Sleeping is becoming harder so that means soon I just won't sleep at all! :-) We got all the baby clothes washed and put away in their room. Now just waiting on MIL to bring our cribs that DHs papa built. But getting evening put into place in the nursery is making me feel like the only things missing are our babies :-) (it just feels too quiet in there).

QOTD: Im beginning to miss wine I would love a glass of shiraz! And seasonal beer is looking very good! Shock top is my favorite! (I'm not a huge drinker but do enjoy a glass every once in a while)

Regan1976 · November 2014

Waited until today to update because it was NT scan day. It's still there. Reality is catching up. It even wiggled some. Yea. Measuring 12w2d at 12w, so steady. Didn't really learn anything during the scan as I wear bifocals and couldn't really see through the right part of my glasses when lying down. And really all I could concentrate on was not peeing the exam table. :-S It actually hurt. I'm so used to peeing so often and to drink that much and then wait. Owwwww. The tech didn't talk to me all that much just, shift and cough for me stuff. Guess I have to wait the whole 2 weeks to talk when the blood work comes in. Le sigh. :-< And I think I still have some gel in my belly button. But baby looks good to me and that's what counts.

QOTW: There really isn't anything I miss. I still have a small bit of caffeine to keep away the migraines but well below the daily limit. I was never a big drinker and raw fishies never appealed to me.

theblessingofababy · November 2014

Hi Ladies...can I join? I'm new here on the bump. As part of my introduction, I MUST share this MIRACLE with you all. On Oct 23rd I had an appt with my RE to discuss "next steps." The month prior I had an FET that did not take...2 months prior to that I had an FET that did take, yet ended. Anyhow...back to my story. Ironically...my RE brought it to my attention that the day I was there (oct 23) was ALSO the same day when I FIRST came to see him a year prior to begin my relationship with the clinic...WOW. But that's not it!! The synchronicity continues! The next steps I went to see him about was to do an IUI with donor sperm. My DH at the time when he first had his sperm analysis done came out low in all areas...low enough that it was recommended to go straight to IVF, plus ICSI. I ovulate regularly and have regular 28 day cycles...we talked and we decided together that this has been a long taxing (over a year journey)...and the goal is to have a baby so my DH was not thrilled but "ok" with the donor sperm decision. So the RE told me that I could do a natural cycle, told me how to order the sperm...gave me some diagnostic texts blood draw forms , (wanted to do my levels again FSH, AMH and CMV status neg/pos for donor matching) ...and then he asked me when my period was scheduled to come...I told him Wednesday the 29th of Oct (remember I'm very regular and always have 28-day cycles and I use an app on my phone that correlates with my cycle) anyhow...he told me to call when it came and come back for a baseline US and all. Wednesday came...no AF...Thursday came...no AF...Friday morning came...no AF...but ladies...I took a test and I'm pregnant naturally!! 1 year of trying...strategically TTC on ovulation days...and what the docs said COULD NOT happen AFTER one fresh IVF and 2 FET's...multiple hysterscopies etc AND was days away from ordering donor sperm for an IUI that would have taken place 14 days after my period...and we are pregnant naturally!! Took my beta hcg later on the morning of the 31st after racing to their office...I "guesstimate" since on my calendar I ovulated on the 15th that...implantation occurred approx 7 days later?? Which is approx the 22nd...so perhaps from the 31st I was 9-10 days past ovulation. My beta was 232. My RE called and was amazed. I did next beta on Tues. (4 days later) and it was 1856. My DH and I are ecstatic...there are no words really to describe these circumstances and synchronicity of this other than "miraculous." It is my wish that everyone reading this remains focused and see it happening! God has the final say...always believing in his miracles!! Today I'm 5 weeks and 4 days with a July 8th due date...feeling blessed!

beachbum913 · November 2014

Hi ladies,

I would like to join this check in. Pregnant after IVF, I'm 7w5d with EDD of June 19th with one healthy bean. My next u/s is Thursday and I'm really excited.

QOTW: I miss cold hoagies from wawa. And working out. My RE is super strict and says I won't be allowed to workout while I'm in her care, which is until December. Womp womp.

AMShark · November 2014

Welcome, @theblessingofababy - you've been added to the FTM list.

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Me 33, DH 37 -- TTC since Jan'12 -- Low AMH (0.78) & endo, SA w/ low motility
IUI's 1-3 = BFN, IVF converted to IUI 4/13 = BFN
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Me 33, DH 37 -- TTC since Jan'12 -- Low AMH (0.78) & endo, SA w/ low motilityIUI's 1-3 = BFN, IVF converted to IUI 4/13 = BFNIVF 1.2: 8R 6M 4F -- 2 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/15 = BFP!!Beta #s = 445;1,098; 9,545 -- EDD 5/2 -- Team Pink!

Me 33, DH 37 -- TTC since Jan'12 -- Low AMH (0.78) & endo, SA w/ low motilityIUI's 1-3 = BFN, IVF converted to IUI 4/13 = BFNIVF 1.2: 8R 6M 4F -- 2 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/15 = BFP!!Beta #s = 445;1,098; 9,545 -- EDD 5/2 -- Team Pink!

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~~* FTM check-in! 11/06 ~~*

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Me 33, DH 37 -- TTC since Jan'12 -- Low AMH (0.78) & endo, SA w/ low motility
IUI's 1-3 = BFN, IVF converted to IUI 4/13 = BFN
IVF 1.2: 8R 6M 4F -- 2 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/15 = BFP!!
Beta #s = 445;1,098; 9,545 -- EDD 5/2 -- Team Pink!

Me 33, DH 37 -- TTC since Jan'12 -- Low AMH (0.78) & endo, SA w/ low motility
IUI's 1-3 = BFN, IVF converted to IUI 4/13 = BFN
IVF 1.2: 8R 6M 4F -- 2 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/15 = BFP!!
Beta #s = 445;1,098; 9,545 -- EDD 5/2 -- Team Pink!