Our internet is out. DH and I were like wtf do we do now. We are almost finished with Battlestar Galactica and were excited to watch the next episode tonight. It's crazy how heavily we rely on the internet. I guess it's DVD night.
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Me: 33 DH: 32 DS: March 2014 DD: May 2015 BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
Does anyone have a Fitbit? I’ve been looking into getting one mainly for heart rate and sleep tracking but I’m not sure if it’s worth it especially because I have a bare below the elbows policy at work but I’ve heard of people putting them on their ankle/ bra strap
@jrm_14 heh you're right, love your weirdo gifs! Teach me your gif searching ways
BFP 3/21/2020! OMG We're having TWINS! 4/17/2020 -------------------------------- LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby! -------------------------------- Me: 33 | DH: 41 Married: March 2016 TTC #1/IUD out January 2017 PCOS dx January 2018 Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018 BFP 3/10/2018! -------------------------------
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@CraftyG I love my fitbit! I highly recommend getting one. The sleep monitoring works really well. If people say it works on their ankles, I would say go for it!
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Me: 33 DH: 32 DS: March 2014 DD: May 2015 BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
@craftyg I have a Fitbit blaze. I had the Fitbit flex in the past. The flex I wore on my ankle. However, it does not track heart rate. If I worked out, it would be worth it to have the blaze for sleep and heart rate for working out. I use it for silent, vibrating alarms at work and sleep. Eta: I’m not sure heart rate would be taken accurately anywhere but the wrist
@craftyg I have the Fitbit Charge 2. I really like it. I also like that it has changeable straps so mine has faux leather straps right now which make it look a bit nicer.
@CraftyG I have one, although I’m not sure what model. The sleep tracking wasn’t always the most accurate. If I laid in bed for a bit using my phone or watching TV, it would say I was sleeping so I had to start putting on right before I fell asleep. Other times it didn’t record me waking in the middle of the night. But I really liked it for tracking steps and calories burned during my workouts.
@CraftyG I just got the fitbit alta hr a few days ago, and I love it! The sleep tracking especially is interesting. Some of the fitbit models also have pendant carriers you can get to wear them around your neck, but I'm sure it wouldn't track heart rate that way.
Hello there gals and guys!! Wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction or give me some advice regarding drs (pc and ob) and hospitals for when the time comes. I have a lot going on (detailed in the spoilers below for those that want to skip it), so I'm not sure where or when to start...
I technically no longer have a pc/ob doc anymore, I had been seeing one for both needs, but after trying for 3 months to see her for an injury, and the fact that she is over an hour away, I decided I wouldn't go back to her anymore. I saw her last in July (for said injury), where I did let her know my eventual plans to ttc - she did bloodwork to check my vaccine antibodies, but didn't give me any further instructions on what I should do.
The next part is that I am on my husbands insurance now, and for the next 2-3 months, until I am eligible for benefits at my new job. A job I likely will not keep long term. This job is a 30 minute drive WEST of home. Within the next year, we plan to move across the state line, 60 minutes EAST of home. We currently live in a not-so-great area, and I would like to avoid going to any hospital near our home, even if I were to fall and break my arm today.
Can anyone help me in suggestions on where I should look for a dr? Closer to home, closer to work, where we plan to move? I didn't realize until recently how many appointments may be necessary... Also, any suggestions on when I need to make finding a dr a priority? I'm trying to find info, but I'm not really getting anywhere with Google.
@kimberbeep I had this same predicament, I can tell you I went with the hospital I would want to deliver at and chose an OB that worked with that hospital both being by my work. We are planning on moving closer to my work in the next month or so, so long term it makes sense to go where you'll be in the future. I do have to say it has been inconvenient sometimes having to drive 45 minutes for a blood draw when I'm not working that day, but you can easily schedule appointments on your lunch break.
@kimberbeep I would go with an OB that works at a hospital you prefer. But obviously you can go with what’s more convenient. You can always switch doctors.
@kimberbeep I did what @galactickates and @offtoneverland are saying- chose the hospital and then the doctor. It is in the town in which we live. However, I just switched to one in which the town I work. Switching doctors is not the worst thing. Always better if you find one you really like to stay, though.
TW. My parents, kids and I are going to take a Christmas tree (dad grows them) to my SIL and nieces and nephew. They like e about 4 hours away. I am so excited to see them. They used to live in the same town until SIL moved back to New Jersey after my brother died to be closer to her mom, a I have only seen them a few times this last year. But we are 3.5 hours into the drive and I am already tired and sore!
@kimberbeep I chose one closest to where I spend most of my time (My house, I work from home). God willing, we'll be using a birth center and their doctors/midwives once we're further along.
@holly321 Aw I love that you're taking a tree up there. I hope you're enjoying your day with them!
AFM, I'm working on my holiday sweater party. It's been a fun distraction. We're going shopping for decorations in a bit. We also found a fabulous ugly sweaty "meowy Christmas" mug for the prize.
@lalala2004 He told me to eat his leftovers. Um, excuse me? First, I do not like buffalo sauce. Next, the bbq sauce has tomatoes. I’m allergic. Gee, thanks, H.
Eta: ^Why we should have a “Reasons why I’m crying: TTGP edition”</div> </blockquote> Agreed! We so need that thread. </div> </blockquote> You asked? @BusinessWife delivers. ;)
@jrm_14 The shopping was pretty successful! I got a plain box and turned into the ugliest wrapping job for our ballot box. Sorry your H forgot your food! I'd be upset too.
@SkilledSailor, thank you! How is the sweater going? My work has ab ugly sweater competition each year but it is on Friday (my day off) so I always miss them.
@jrm_14, thanks, it was bittersweet. And I always get sad if DH doesn't bring me food. He has told me to eat his leftovers before too, allergies are not an issue, but we have entirely different tastes in food so I never want what he has.
Hey, so it's been awhile since I've been here.... I haven't really felt like I was TTGP lately since I haven't ovulated since July. I'm going back to my OBGYN later this month and hopefully we can get some sort of game plan worked out.
@CraftyG - This fitbit is worn on your bra or waistband and I had it for almost 3 years before I got the Charge HR. https://www.fitbit.com/one @jrm_14 - I get mad when MH doesn't ask if I want food if he's grabbing some on the go. I just want to be asked, dammit!
Me: 29 | DH: 29
Married 12/2016 DSS born 01/2016 TTC since 01/2017 Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
@jrm_14 I get unreasonably angry during those situations. One time DH brought me home a Wawa panini but didn’t get sauce on it and I was piiiiiisssed. Poor guy, I don’t know how he deals with me.
We just got home a little while ago. As nice as my weekend was, I'm very happy to be on my couch with my little kitty (who's very snuggly), watching 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'. Everyone should watch this show (though *TW* there is a fleeting plotline in one episode about her sister-in-law having trouble ttc *end TW*). It's hilarious.
Me: 28 DH: 29 Married: 6/2016 TTC #1: 12/2016 Benched due to deployment- Off the bench 8/8/17!
@pebbledam, I’ve missed you around here! I hope the visit with your OBGYN goes well and you get a good plan in place for moving forward with TTGP.
@jrm_14, I would be sad if DH forgot to bring me lunch too! He should go out and get you something really good for dinner. Or maybe just some ice cream. Ice cream makes up for a lot.
AFM, I’m currently annoyed because DH decided to tell his mother that we saw the RE for an infertility consult this week, and her response was to tell him that she really believes it’s better to “wait and let nature take its course rather than getting doctors involved.” She’s always on him about how he should open up to her more and then she’s so judge-y and insensitive when he does, grrr. Grrrr.
@SkilledSailor It sounds like you’re putting a lot of thought into all of the details! @BusinessWife for the win! (Something I am not crying about ) @pebbledam I have been wondering where you have been hiding! You are missed. Keep us updated. @mrs_drc_rn H attempted to redeem himself. He is lucky he remembered sauce! @jsnakehole Glad your kitty is snuggly after you have been away!
@augusta108 Uggggh, all the hugs. I haven’t seen if you posted how the RE went? We told both our parents we will be seeing one. My parents responded with a “Oh, okay” and a “Ok. Where?” His parents were “Oh, no, not this” followed by stories of FIL’s SA experience. Sorry your MIL was not empathetic.
@jrm_14, the appointment went well and we have a good plan in place for testing starting this week, so in general we’re feeling as good as we can be. I gave my mom a general update a few days ago and she was very supportive, so I think DH was hoping for the same from his mother. Unfortunately our mothers are very different people!
@jsnakehole, I'm glad you had a good weekend, but I too love getting home, and I will have to check the show out, it sounds great.
@mrs_drc_rn, I think sauce makes or breaks a lot of stuff, and DH has brought home the wrong sauce too many times, he gets very specific instructions now.
@augusta108, I am sorry for you and your DH that your MIL was not supportive. I am glad that your mother is and that you have a plan in place.
Speaking of unsupportive MILs (well, grandmother in law). DH just got off the phone with his grandmother who, TW told him that we should not get our hopes up that my cancer is gone and we should reconsider trying again. She is the most negative person, to the point this crap is now amusing. Another example, our 2 year old nephew needed a kidney DH and I looked into donating and she didn't want us to, what if our kids needed a kidney. Then she didn't want him to have his donor transplant since he was doing so well with dialysis. (She tells SIL, nephew's mom, this stuff )
@Augusta108 - Hiiii! I have missed you, too! And oooh, I would have called your MIL out on that BS. I can't stand it when you put yourself out on a limb just to have them cut it down. I'm glad the consult went well and that you and YH feel like you're progressing forward, even if you MIL can't be excited/supportive. @jrm_14- Yeah, I couldn't emotionally handle hanging out in WTO for 4+ months at a time. I've been trying to focus on other things while my ovaries are on vacation.
Me: 29 | DH: 29
Married 12/2016 DSS born 01/2016 TTC since 01/2017 Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
Re: Weekend Randoms 12/01-12/03
MH is out tonight, so I'm vegging on the couch with a purring kitty watching netflix and eating popcorn.
Married: 6/2016
TTC #1: 12/2016
Benched due to deployment- Off the bench 8/8/17!
@jsnakehole I always feel bad leaving my dog behind when we travel.
DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
@jsnakehole how many nights are you there? What will you do while he’s at work? Kitten will be okay!
Married: 6/2016
TTC #1: 12/2016
Benched due to deployment- Off the bench 8/8/17!
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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DS: March 2014
DD: May 2015
BFP: 12/24/17 CP: 1/2/18 @ 4w 3d
BFP: 1/26/18 CP: 2/2/18 @ 4w 4d
BFP: 5/16/18 MMC: 6/15/18 @ 7w 5d
BFP: 9/25/18! EDD: 6/9/19 TEAM GREEN
Eta: I’m not sure heart rate would be taken accurately anywhere but the wrist
@jsnakehole That sounds like a good weekend!
Wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction or give me some advice regarding drs (pc and ob) and hospitals for when the time comes. I have a lot going on (detailed in the spoilers below for those that want to skip it), so I'm not sure where or when to start...
The next part is that I am on my husbands insurance now, and for the next 2-3 months, until I am eligible for benefits at my new job. A job I likely will not keep long term. This job is a 30 minute drive WEST of home. Within the next year, we plan to move across the state line, 60 minutes EAST of home. We currently live in a not-so-great area, and I would like to avoid going to any hospital near our home, even if I were to fall and break my arm today.
Can anyone help me in suggestions on where I should look for a dr? Closer to home, closer to work, where we plan to move? I didn't realize until recently how many appointments may be necessary... Also, any suggestions on when I need to make finding a dr a priority? I'm trying to find info, but I'm not really getting anywhere with Google.
@kimberbeep I did what @galactickates and @offtoneverland are saying- chose the hospital and then the doctor. It is in the town in which we live. However, I just switched to one in which the town I work. Switching doctors is not the worst thing. Always better if you find one you really like to stay, though.
@holly321 Aw I love that you're taking a tree up there. I hope you're enjoying your day with them!
AFM, I'm working on my holiday sweater party. It's been a fun distraction. We're going shopping for decorations in a bit. We also found a fabulous ugly sweaty "meowy Christmas" mug for the prize.
@SkilledSailor How was decoration shopping?!
AFM, I’m far more emotional about Mh forgetting to bring home lunch for me than is reasonable. Not mad, super sad. WTF, emotions?
Eta: ^Why we should have a “Reasons why I’m crying: TTGP edition”
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
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Eta: ^Why we should have a “Reasons why I’m crying: TTGP edition”</div>
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You asked? @BusinessWife delivers. ;)
@jrm_14, thanks, it was bittersweet. And I always get sad if DH doesn't bring me food. He has told me to eat his leftovers before too, allergies are not an issue, but we have entirely different tastes in food so I never want what he has.
Hey, so it's been awhile since I've been here.... I haven't really felt like I was TTGP lately since I haven't ovulated since July. I'm going back to my OBGYN later this month and hopefully we can get some sort of game plan worked out.
@CraftyG - This fitbit is worn on your bra or waistband and I had it for almost 3 years before I got the Charge HR. https://www.fitbit.com/one
@jrm_14 - I get mad when MH doesn't ask if I want food if he's grabbing some on the go. I just want to be asked, dammit!
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018
Married: 6/2016
TTC #1: 12/2016
Benched due to deployment- Off the bench 8/8/17!
@jrm_14, I would be sad if DH forgot to bring me lunch too! He should go out and get you something really good for dinner. Or maybe just some ice cream. Ice cream makes up for a lot.
AFM, I’m currently annoyed because DH decided to tell his mother that we saw the RE for an infertility consult this week, and her response was to tell him that she really believes it’s better to “wait and let nature take its course rather than getting doctors involved.” She’s always on him about how he should open up to her more and then she’s so judge-y and insensitive when he does, grrr. Grrrr.
@BusinessWife for the win! (Something I am not crying about )
@pebbledam I have been wondering where you have been hiding! You are missed. Keep us updated.
@mrs_drc_rn H attempted to redeem himself. He is lucky he remembered sauce!
@jsnakehole Glad your kitty is snuggly after you have been away!
@mrs_drc_rn, I think sauce makes or breaks a lot of stuff, and DH has brought home the wrong sauce too many times, he gets very specific instructions now.
@augusta108, I am sorry for you and your DH that your MIL was not supportive. I am glad that your mother is and that you have a plan in place.
Speaking of unsupportive MILs (well, grandmother in law). DH just got off the phone with his grandmother who, TW told him that we should not get our hopes up that my cancer is gone and we should reconsider trying again. She is the most negative person, to the point this crap is now amusing. Another example, our 2 year old nephew needed a kidney DH and I looked into donating and she didn't want us to, what if our kids needed a kidney. Then she didn't want him to have his donor transplant since he was doing so well with dialysis. (She tells SIL, nephew's mom, this stuff )
@Augusta108 - Hiiii! I have missed you, too! And oooh, I would have called your MIL out on that BS. I can't stand it when you put yourself out on a limb just to have them cut it down. I'm glad the consult went well and that you and YH feel like you're progressing forward, even if you MIL can't be excited/supportive.
@jrm_14- Yeah, I couldn't emotionally handle hanging out in WTO for 4+ months at a time. I've been trying to focus on other things while my ovaries are on vacation.
DSS born 01/2016
TTC since 01/2017
Letrozole + TI = BFP 01/30/2018 | EDD 10/11/2018