@SmashJam congrats! You updated while I was typing my long rant lol!
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
And I’m loving the birth stories and baby pictures!!! I hope you are all doing well!
I just got a call from my mom saying she booked a flight for her and my dad to come to Michigan!!! Yay!!! Induction on Monday and my parents will be here on Tuesday. I’m so incredibly excited that they get to meet the new baby around the same time as my in-laws.
I told DH (who has a little bit of a strained relationship with my parents) and he acted very happy for me but was clearly a little disappointed. He said “I just don’t like the thought of sharing you.” Which makes sense because he will only be here for one week before going back to Nova Scotia for work, and I can see how he wouldn’t want to split that time with my parents. But I’m so grateful that he understands how hard it has been living with his family instead of mine this past month. Gosh, I love him. I can’t wait to see him this weekend.
@SmashJam yesss!!! Congrats that’s so awesome!!! Seriously impressive!
@Sarafuss wow her bedside manner leaves something to be desired... Why put that extra worry in the head of a loss mom so late in the game. Stay positive!
@emsnedds so happy you got a (mostly) happy outcome for everyone- your hubby sounds like a trooper- you too! I couldn’t stand staying alone with my IL’s this long, especially this pregnant.
Echoing all the comments, congrats @SmashJam , way to go! Very exciting! Same for you @emsnedds I am also a bit concerned about sharing my love between mom, hubby and baby, but it is nice to have all the support and help!
@Sarafuss what awful manners indeed. Honestly there is no point in adding stress at this stage, and as you said, you have been monitored and followed for potential issues and now it is time to move on. Trust your mom instincts on this one!
ETA: @acunamatada I missed your ticked story in the shuffle, but it's great to hear it was scratched. Looks like it's not a WTF Wednesday after all??? Too early to say?? HAHA.
@Sarafuss I am sooo angry for you. what the actual f is wrong with that doctor. I have borderline high fluid too and no one has said a single thing about downs or any other genetic abnormality. Same deal with my last pregnancy, it was borderline and all they did was keep an eye on it. It is sooo likely just due to GD that it makes zero sense to even mention that. She’s a twat.
Soooo I finally had the maternity leave discussion with my boss, as I’m sitting there almost 38 weeks pregnant and having contractions while talking to her. Talk about last minute. Anyway I basically told her I am taking my 4 weeks accrued PTO, then I’m taking my 8 weeks state paid leave, and I’ll be back late September/early October. I held my breath expecting a fight. She goes “okay.” And that was it! Such a weight off my shoulders. Just another week or two and I’m off for 12 whole weeks! (Not much but last time I had 6 weeks unpaid so I’ll take it). Made my last trip to and from the city today and from now on the furthest I’m driving is to the doctors and back.
@sarafuss wow, seriously, she must be the twin of the one midwife I avoid at my clinic. Wrong profession if you're not going to have a good bedside manner! Sorry you had to endure that!
I'm so behind this week because of work so I've been such a lurker! Congrats on all the new additions ladies! I can't believe how many of us already get to hold their babies!
Also, I have to rant a little bit. I don't know if anyone remembers, but my crazy pants SIL caused some drama about my shower, my brother made it worse, and I've not spoken to either of them for the last 6 weeks because of it. Well H and I had suspected bro and SIL were expecting or at least trying because she usually has a drink in hand if she's around my family, like can't be around us for an hour without a drink. Apparently we're so terrible to be around. Well my mom mentioned something about the same time as my shower that SIL was not drinking for a month. To me and H that meant either someone pointed out to SIL she had a drinking problem, or she was pregnant. Bro texted me today to say SIL is 12 weeks pregnant, due on my bday. I don't even know how to respond to him because I'm still mad over her behavior, and I'm not excited for them at all because I didn't even want bro to marry her because she's a freaking nutcase when not hormonal and pregnant. You should be happy when someone is expecting, but I'm so so not.
Thanks everyone. I'm just glad I don't have to see her again. My last three appointments are with MFMs that I really like so I'm thankful for that!
Married 9/19/09 Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
TTC#1 starting Nov. 2009 3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12 TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts. TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
Congratulations @wysmom14! I love the pic with the blanket!
Congrats @SmashJam that’s truly something to be proud about at this stage of your pregnancy!
@Sarafuss I’m so sorry you had to go through that worry with that midwife. She really should have been more sensitive given your history, and what’s the point in worrying now?
Understandable @noideawhatshesdoing that you’d still be mad over SIL’s behavior.
@SmashJam congrats! @Sarafuss poor bedside manner is an understatement - glad the rest of your appointments are with people you like. We have one at our practice that has no filter, though nothing that bad, he'll ramble about horror stories but then say something like "not that you should worry about that". Completely understand your frustration over the clearly differing opinions as well, since no other OB have expressed concerns.
@sm05-2@zombiehoohaa Thanks for not making me feel like a massive b*tch about not being excited for my brother. Appreciate it. Really sucks because I of course don't hold anything against the baby, it's just a shame he or she will have a self absorbed nut for a mom and we already don't want her around our baby. It's already easy enough to avoid them because they are anti-vaxers and we're not. I told H when he was done with work that bro and SIL were expecting, H immediately said "great, so now the world really will be all about SIL and her kid, and bro's kid from marriage #1 won't be the "real kid" anymore." and stormed off to the garage to lift weights.
@noideawhatshesdoing I understand why you're not excited. I felt the same about my friend after she went from wanting to plan my shower to not coming , not rsvp'ing, not buying a gift or sending a card. Even though her new pregnancy meant no traveling, I felt like the rest was not very polite towards the people who planned and whi went above and beyond to make her feel included.
In your case, this woman seems like a narcissist and she has shown her true colors more than once so don't feel too bad, you can still love your niece /nephew while aknowledging that the parents are crazy:)
Work has been crazy for me too but bumping has been my refuge, haha! Totally ok to lurk!
@zande2016 yay on maternity leave! I'm off 14 weeks so roughly the same. I work from home so it should be ok. Really glad you get more time off this time around!
@noideawhatshesdoing no shame in not being excited for them. She hasn't made your life easy recently so you dont have to join in on their celebrations!
Also @Sarafuss I'm so mad for you! Those thoughts dont need to be in your head this close to birth.
@acunamatada@hillbillywife@zande2016@SmashJam OB and MFM both said yes! I am not restricted but MFM said he wanted to induce around 37 or 38 weeks due to gestationonal HTN so I thought he might say no. My labs from this week came back and they haven’t gone up and my BP hasn’t gone up so as long as everything stays the same (no symptoms and BP below the threshold) we can go! I’m super excited bc we usually go to one game per year but weren’t going to get to since I got laid off. We will be driving, we will be about an hour away from home/my own hospital but near tons of top ranked hospitals of crap hits the fan. Not sure about the weather yet, hopefully it’s not brutal. Also, all the ppl I am going with are trained in EMS so I feel safe lol
@SmashJam congrats on your job! I’m jealous of your prego job getting skills lol
@Sarafuss WTAF to your dr. I understand having to discuss things... but there is a right and a wrong way to approach sensitive topics
@moguippy yay! I’m glad you get to go. I need to remember to ask my doctor next week if I can drive about an hour away too. My kids are anxious for a day trip and I’d like to treat them to something before LO gets here. Hope you have a blast!
@sarafuss wtf?! I hate that doctor for you. Didn’t you tell a story earlier about her being a B to you too? I’m glad you don’t have to see her again! Try not to worry too much, I’m sure your LO will be perfect!
@emsnedds yay!! I know you were so sad that they weren’t going to be able to come to you! What happy news!
@kbernal2021 yay congratulations!!! Glad H made it!
eta and avoid a new comment. What is up with this weather! 101 today in Colorado! Idk how I’ll get through it working from home with no central ac. I’ll be sitting next to the portable one all day. Not to mention I’ll probably have to keep the dog inside too but i can’t trust her to walk around house after she chewed up the flooring. I’ll probably keep her in her kennel and let her out to the yard every so often. Being pregnant in this heat during major cramping is making me super hot and sweaty. The heat also takes away my appetite so i guess I’ll be eating watermelon and otter pops all day.
Congrats @catftm2018 it sounds like you were a real trooper!
I am feeling beyond blah today. I have that super strong urge to run away again. On the up side my H actually spent time cleaning up this morning (or his version of cleaning up, so I still had to follow him around re-cleaning some things). On the negative side, it has now been over 10 days since my fasting blood sugar has been normal and the anxiety over what this is doing to my baby is really getting to me. It was super high after dinner last night and breakfast this morning as well. Of course the breakfast reading was taken after having an argument with my husband so that could have spiked it. And that leads to my next negative, having had another fight with my husband, this time because I discovered yet again that he hid something from me. Basically he knows I've been stressing over money and budgeting like crazy, but does that stop him from pocketing tip money and spending it on himself behind my back? Nope, nope it doesn't. He then begrudgingly deposited his birthday check from my dad and stepmom into our joint account and tried to act like a hero for it, when in reality he knew we were going to be short on money this month and should have just done that automatically without even saying anything because that is was an adult does. Nevermind the fact that when I got my birthday money back in November I used all of it to go towards bills without even thinking twice. Nevermind the fact that I'm in serious physical pain every single night and he knows I had to give up on getting a massage due to finances. None of that is as important to him as feeding his addiction to buying and selling tennis crap on eBay. And he doesn't care that I will never be able to trust him because of shit like this. My babysitter is downstairs with my son and it's a rainy day so they're stuck inside and he's whining like crazy and I'm staring at my pile of work and just wanting to throw it all out the window into the rain and then go on a shopping spree and get a massage and then rub it all in my H's face. Which of course would help nothing because I'd lose my job and we'd further in debt but a girl can dream right.
Re: Weekday Randoms 6/25
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
Congrats @kc1293@catftm2018 @MrsMiller8588 @lindsayleigh1989 @coco305
And I’m loving the birth stories and baby pictures!!! I hope you are all doing well!
I just got a call from my mom saying she booked a flight for her and my dad to come to Michigan!!! Yay!!! Induction on Monday and my parents will be here on Tuesday. I’m so incredibly excited that they get to meet the new baby around the same time as my in-laws.
I told DH (who has a little bit of a strained relationship with my parents) and he acted very happy for me but was clearly a little disappointed. He said “I just don’t like the thought of sharing you.” Which makes sense because he will only be here for one week before going back to Nova Scotia for work, and I can see how he wouldn’t want to split that time with my parents. But I’m so grateful that he understands how hard it has been living with his family instead of mine this past month. Gosh, I love him. I can’t wait to see him this weekend.
@Sarafuss wow her bedside manner leaves something to be desired... Why put that extra worry in the head of a loss mom so late in the game. Stay positive!
@emsnedds so happy you got a (mostly) happy outcome for everyone- your hubby sounds like a trooper- you too! I couldn’t stand staying alone with my IL’s this long, especially this pregnant.
I am also a bit concerned about sharing my love between mom, hubby and baby, but it is nice to have all the support and help!
@Sarafuss what awful manners indeed. Honestly there is no point in adding stress at this stage, and as you said, you have been monitored and followed for potential issues and now it is time to move on. Trust your mom instincts on this one!
ETA: @acunamatada I missed your ticked story in the shuffle, but it's great to hear it was scratched. Looks like it's not a WTF Wednesday after all??? Too early to say?? HAHA.
@Sarafuss I’m so sorry for your experience and terrible bedside manner *hugs*
@Sarafuss I am sooo angry for you. what the actual f is wrong with that doctor. I have borderline high fluid too and no one has said a single thing about downs or any other genetic abnormality. Same deal with my last pregnancy, it was borderline and all they did was keep an eye on it. It is sooo likely just due to GD that it makes zero sense to even mention that. She’s a twat.
Soooo I finally had the maternity leave discussion with my boss, as I’m sitting there almost 38 weeks pregnant and having contractions while talking to her. Talk about last minute. Anyway I basically told her I am taking my 4 weeks accrued PTO, then I’m taking my 8 weeks state paid leave, and I’ll be back late September/early October. I held my breath expecting a fight. She goes “okay.” And that was it! Such a weight off my shoulders. Just another week or two and I’m off for 12 whole weeks! (Not much but last time I had 6 weeks unpaid so I’ll take it). Made my last trip to and from the city today and from now on the furthest I’m driving is to the doctors and back.
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
Congrats @SmashJam that’s truly something to be proud about at this stage of your pregnancy!
@Sarafuss I’m so sorry you had to go through that worry with that midwife. She really should have been more sensitive given your history, and what’s the point in worrying now?
Understandable @noideawhatshesdoing that you’d still be mad over SIL’s behavior.
@Sarafuss poor bedside manner is an understatement - glad the rest of your appointments are with people you like. We have one at our practice that has no filter, though nothing that bad, he'll ramble about horror stories but then say something like "not that you should worry about that". Completely understand your frustration over the clearly differing opinions as well, since no other OB have expressed concerns.
@wysmom14 Congratulations!!!
@Sarafuss That's just awful...I'm glad you don't have to see her again. What a twat thing to put on you. ugh...
@noideawhatshesdoing I don't blame you. They never even acknowledged their wrong doing.
Totally unrelated but... has anyone seen the June 2018 thread lately
In your case, this woman seems like a narcissist and she has shown her true colors more than once so don't feel too bad, you can still love your niece /nephew while aknowledging that the parents are crazy:)
Work has been crazy for me too but bumping has been my refuge, haha! Totally ok to lurk!
Yay for everyone almost on leave!
@noideawhatshesdoing no shame in not being excited for them. She hasn't made your life easy recently so you dont have to join in on their celebrations!
Also @Sarafuss I'm so mad for you! Those thoughts dont need to be in your head this close to birth.
@SmashJam congrats on your job! I’m jealous of your prego job getting skills lol
@Sarafuss WTAF to your dr. I understand having to discuss things... but there is a right and a wrong way to approach sensitive topics
@emsnedds yay on your parents coming!!!
@noideawhatshesdoing I totally don’t blame you for not being excited. Don’t feel bad for how you feel. If that makes sense lol
@SmashJam yay congrats!!
@sarafuss wtf?! I hate that doctor for you. Didn’t you tell a story earlier about her being a B to you too? I’m glad you don’t have to see her again! Try not to worry too much, I’m sure your LO will be perfect!
@emsnedds yay!! I know you were so sad that they weren’t going to be able to come to you! What happy news!
@noideawhatshesdoing I don’t blame you either. I wouldn’t be excited for them.
@zande2016 I’m glad you got your leave figured out and it was totally less of a big deal that you were imagining it to be! Hooray for 12 weeks!
@kbernal2021 yay congrats !!!
@SmashJam awesome RE the new gig as well! I keep half joking about finding a new job while I’m out on Mat Leave myself.
eta and avoid a new comment. What is up with this weather! 101 today in Colorado! Idk how I’ll get through it working from home with no central ac. I’ll be sitting next to the portable one all day. Not to mention I’ll probably have to keep the dog inside too but i can’t trust her to walk around house after she chewed up the flooring. I’ll probably keep her in her kennel and let her out to the yard every so often. Being pregnant in this heat during major cramping is making me super hot and sweaty. The heat also takes away my appetite so i guess I’ll be eating watermelon and otter pops all day.
And yay to @catftm2018’s story—the inductions sound like no fun, but glad to hear your c-section went well!
I am feeling beyond blah today. I have that super strong urge to run away again. On the up side my H actually spent time cleaning up this morning (or his version of cleaning up, so I still had to follow him around re-cleaning some things). On the negative side, it has now been over 10 days since my fasting blood sugar has been normal and the anxiety over what this is doing to my baby is really getting to me. It was super high after dinner last night and breakfast this morning as well. Of course the breakfast reading was taken after having an argument with my husband so that could have spiked it. And that leads to my next negative, having had another fight with my husband, this time because I discovered yet again that he hid something from me. Basically he knows I've been stressing over money and budgeting like crazy, but does that stop him from pocketing tip money and spending it on himself behind my back? Nope, nope it doesn't. He then begrudgingly deposited his birthday check from my dad and stepmom into our joint account and tried to act like a hero for it, when in reality he knew we were going to be short on money this month and should have just done that automatically without even saying anything because that is was an adult does. Nevermind the fact that when I got my birthday money back in November I used all of it to go towards bills without even thinking twice. Nevermind the fact that I'm in serious physical pain every single night and he knows I had to give up on getting a massage due to finances. None of that is as important to him as feeding his addiction to buying and selling tennis crap on eBay. And he doesn't care that I will never be able to trust him because of shit like this. My babysitter is downstairs with my son and it's a rainy day so they're stuck inside and he's whining like crazy and I'm staring at my pile of work and just wanting to throw it all out the window into the rain and then go on a shopping spree and get a massage and then rub it all in my H's face. Which of course would help nothing because I'd lose my job and we'd further in debt but a girl can dream right.