@kerils - I completely support you! You're giving everyone a baby this Christmas and that's more than enough. I keep meaning to run out and get some giftcards and I haven't even done that. So don't you feel at all bad about not slaving away on gifts!
Edited to add a word so that my sentence actually makes sense.
@LuLiLaEv I bruised easy but I had low iron and had to take supplements. I'm not a nurse I don't know anything about people, but that looks like a blown vein. Take that with a grain of salt, I'm a vet tech lol. Maybe one of these wonderful nurses we have here can tell you otherwise.
@ginger1228 Thanks I hope everyone will understand, and I think for the most part they will, but my step MIL has never been pregnant (not that all women, or men, who haven't experienced it are unsympathetic) and has already shown that she has no idea what it's like and no sympathy for the situation.
Hubby and Me Friends since 2008 Started dating: July 1st, 2013 Engaged: July 1st, 2014 Married: July 1st, 2016 R born: July 8th, 2017 N born: June 30th, 2019 Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022 (maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
@LuLiLaEv I'm with @ashaw512 it looks like a blown vein to me. The only time I've ever bruised with my blood draws or IV is when I had a blown being, it's not usually normal to bruise like that. But my degree is in political science so don't quote me lol
Married: 05/26/2012
DS Born Happy and Healthy via C-section: 10/04/2013
Natural M/C: 07/08/2014
DD Born Happy and Healthy via Emergency C-section: 06/30/2015
Why does a talk with your mom always feel so good? I was having a bad morning, super tired, holiday stress, little things gone wrong. But I talk to her and it's like a new outlook and everything will be ok.
@morgarita I have no idea, but I have the same thing with my MIL. I think it's because of how similar we are, and because they tend to be sympathetic and understanding rather than judgemental On a similar note, I feel like a teenager again with these mood swings. I had gained such control over my emotions as an adult, and now I feel like I have none. I'm emotional, and taking an attitude with people, and so easily ticked off by so many things that wouldn't normally bother me. I don't even know what to do. I feel like I'm being a real b' and can't even do anything about it.
Hubby and Me Friends since 2008 Started dating: July 1st, 2013 Engaged: July 1st, 2014 Married: July 1st, 2016 R born: July 8th, 2017 N born: June 30th, 2019 Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022 (maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
At my appointment on Tuesday, the nurse told me my urine analysis came back "inconclusive" as far as showing signs of infection, protein, glucose, etc. so they had me do another one. I got the results yesterday and everything was normal/negative! I wasn't too worried to begin with, since I've had no symptoms of infection (although I was concerned about protein/glucose) and I'm just relieved that everything came back normal.
My RE's office put the wrong due date on my records. My OB's office now gets to call and get the correct ones. I know when I'm due and it's NOT August. I didn't think I'd get another look at the kid, but I did today. No picture, but the kid was moving around like crazy and would not cooperate with the doctor's efforts to get a HR. So that was fun.
Married: 10/13/2013
TTC #1: Mirena removed 5/26/2015; DH - normal SA, me - diagnosed with PCOS 8/4/2016 - on Metformin; BFP - 10/29/2016!!!, EDD - 7/8/2017; DD born 6/29/2017
My appointment with the MFM is today in about 2 hours. Just trying to stay calm so my blood pressure isn't sky high
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30 2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14 2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15 Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
@kat0607 glad your results came back and there were no issues! @kghusker1003 hope your appointment goes well!
We are leaving tomorrow for the holidays with my in-laws. I am already having anxiety about the sleeping situation. We sleep in DH's childhood bedroom, on a mattress that was purchased in the '80s. Even not pregnant me is so uncomfortable when we stay there. I am starting to get really bad back pain at night and already have issues getting comfortable so I have NO clue how I am going to survive this. The floor may be preferential to that bed.
Has anyone gotten their initial blood work back and had low red blood count/hematocrit? My results just got posted and the RBC was flagged for being too low. It says the 'standard' range is 3.9 - 5.2 and my results were 3.7. That doesn't sound too far off but the range is so small so I am not really sure what it means. Google is not my friend right now either.
Has anyone gotten their initial blood work back and had low red blood count/hematocrit? My results just got posted and the RBC was flagged for being too low. It says the 'standard' range is 3.9 - 5.2 and my results were 3.7. That doesn't sound too far off but the range is so small so I am not really sure what it means. Google is not my friend right now either.
Mine is a little below as well -my midwife did not flag my result. I was a little anemic last pregnancy too but not treated for it as a condition. Thanks for reminding me of this - I do want to ask my midwife about this. In the meantime, husband has been bringing me home Philly cheesteaks...as I was vegetarian for several years this is pretty gross!
@ashaw512 That's the date for my c-section too, if the MFM doesn't change it.
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30 2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14 2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15 Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
Can someone make me feel better? I happen to look at the infant car seat in the basement, the basement that is super dry and hasn't leaked but our kitchen has. I threw out the car seat. That's the right choice, I didn't just waste $200? It would have carried a two day old infant home from the hospital. And we still have two bases so really it's like we're only spending $120 since we don't have to buy a third base now, that we didn't need but can give to grandma. Ugh money.
@morgarita don't feel bad. It's not worth you stressing out about it, and then being super uncomfortable bringing the baby home in it, and probably replacing it eventually anyways. You did the right thing.
Hubby and Me Friends since 2008 Started dating: July 1st, 2013 Engaged: July 1st, 2014 Married: July 1st, 2016 R born: July 8th, 2017 N born: June 30th, 2019 Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022 (maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
@morgarita don't feel bad. It's not worth you stressing out about it, and then being super uncomfortable bringing the baby home in it, and probably replacing it eventually anyways. You did the right thing.
I agree with @kerils - if you were going to be worried about it for one minute - then you did the right thing.
I had a much better appointment with the MFM. Baby is looking great, and so much more like a baby on their machines. Heartbeat was 159bpm.
I on the other hand still have crappy blood pressure and got put on a med. My c-section was also scheduled for 6/28, but either my OB or MFM can change if major problems occur. Check-ups with both every 4 weeks.
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30 2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14 2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15 Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
@kghusker1003 that's a weird thought if everything goes for you as planned you know you will have your baby on 6/28. I'm over here like baby could come in this month time span.
@cait32 any long car trips this weekend? My DH and I use those to play a game where we name names we hate...dissolve into laughing, and then throw around a few names. It takes the pressure off and because we start with the absolutely nots, by the time we get to real names, we're both more open to suggestion.
A friend gave us a book called something like The Hipster's Guide to Baby Names. It was hysterical, and we told everyone that we were naming our kid Kansas City Barbecue - KC BBQ for short. It was a great way to make the point that we were not sharing names before LO arrived. We are definitely making up a ridiculous fake name again this time around, too.
A friend gave us a book called something like The Hipster's Guide to Baby Names. It was hysterical, and we told everyone that we were naming our kid Kansas City Barbecue - KC BBQ for short. It was a great way to make the point that we were not sharing names before LO arrived. We are definitely making up a ridiculous fake name again this time around, too.
Haha! I need this book. We're always thinking of ridiculous names, mostly after our favorite TV show characters. We're Walking Dead fans and have already discussed "Carol Daryl", "Carl Carol" "Rick Judith", and etc. it cracks us up.
Everything is going just fine as far as I know. I have my NT screening this Wednesday so I get to see little pumpkin and make sure growth has happened since my initial scan
A few things happened that caused me to stop posting: I moved desks at work so I can no longer bump during the day, even mobile bumping is a no go. It's so hard to catch up at night because SO much has been talked about. The thought of trying to catch up is exhausting. Other than that the last 3 weeks have been STUPID busy for me. I have gone in and out of town a lot, including a 6 day stay in Hilton Head Island with my ILs. I kept meaning to at least log on and say I was going to be MIA but always forgot to and I am so sorry for that! I didn't intend to make people worried and I have randomly logged on to see posts and read a bit.
Re: Pregnancy Chatter Week of 12-19
I keep meaning to run out and get some giftcards and I haven't even done that. So don't you feel at all bad about not slaving away on gifts!
Edited to add a word so that my sentence actually makes sense.
Friends since 2008
Started dating: July 1st, 2013
Engaged: July 1st, 2014
Married: July 1st, 2016
R born: July 8th, 2017
N born: June 30th, 2019
Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022
(maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
Married: 05/26/2012
DS Born Happy and Healthy via C-section: 10/04/2013
Natural M/C: 07/08/2014
DD Born Happy and Healthy via Emergency C-section: 06/30/2015
BFP #4: 11/15/2016
EDD: 7/27/2017
On a similar note, I feel like a teenager again with these mood swings. I had gained such control over my emotions as an adult, and now I feel like I have none. I'm emotional, and taking an attitude with people, and so easily ticked off by so many things that wouldn't normally bother me. I don't even know what to do. I feel like I'm being a real b' and can't even do anything about it.
Friends since 2008
Started dating: July 1st, 2013
Engaged: July 1st, 2014
Married: July 1st, 2016
R born: July 8th, 2017
N born: June 30th, 2019
Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022
(maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30
2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14
2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15
Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
@kghusker1003 hope your appointment goes well!
We are leaving tomorrow for the holidays with my in-laws. I am already having anxiety about the sleeping situation. We sleep in DH's childhood bedroom, on a mattress that was purchased in the '80s. Even not pregnant me is so uncomfortable when we stay there. I am starting to get really bad back pain at night and already have issues getting comfortable so I have NO clue how I am going to survive this. The floor may be preferential to that bed.
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30
2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14
2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15
Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
Friends since 2008
Started dating: July 1st, 2013
Engaged: July 1st, 2014
Married: July 1st, 2016
R born: July 8th, 2017
N born: June 30th, 2019
Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022
(maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
Awww shucks!
I on the other hand still have crappy blood pressure and got put on a med. My c-section was also scheduled for 6/28, but either my OB or MFM can change if major problems occur. Check-ups with both every 4 weeks.
Me (K)-27 DH (T)-30
2 Rainbow DDs L-10/26/10 and A-03/27/14
2 Angels- 10/26/09 and 02/03/15
Surprise BFP on 10/25/16!!! Baby Firecracker is due on 07/02/17!
DS1 - 7/2011, DD 12/2012, DS2 - 4/2014, MMC - 12/2015
A friend gave us a book called something like The Hipster's Guide to Baby Names. It was hysterical, and we told everyone that we were naming our kid Kansas City Barbecue - KC BBQ for short. It was a great way to make the point that we were not sharing names before LO arrived. We are definitely making up a ridiculous fake name again this time around, too.
Everything is going just fine as far as I know. I have my NT screening this Wednesday so I get to see little pumpkin and make sure growth has happened since my initial scan
A few things happened that caused me to stop posting:
I moved desks at work so I can no longer bump during the day, even mobile bumping is a no go. It's so hard to catch up at night because SO much has been talked about. The thought of trying to catch up is exhausting.
Other than that the last 3 weeks have been STUPID busy for me. I have gone in and out of town a lot, including a 6 day stay in Hilton Head Island with my ILs.
I kept meaning to at least log on and say I was going to be MIA but always forgot to and I am so sorry for that! I didn't intend to make people worried and I have randomly logged on to see posts and read a bit.