@hkom Many congratulations, and happy birthday to Mr. John! I'm so happy to hear he came out wiggly and breathing on his own. Sending all of the good vibes for him to grow strong and healthy so you can take him home ASAP.
@barristerninja Hugs to you! I'm so sorry you're dealing with GD as well as your hospital stay
Me: 31 | DH: 31
Together since 2003 | Married 2010 TTC #1 January 2016 BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016 Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018 BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
@hkom Congratulations!! What a big boy and so amazing to be breathing on his own when he came out! Praying that he won't have to be in the NICU for long!
@barristerninja I'm sorry you've had yet another crappy thing put on your plate. I know you're overwhelmed and I know it doesn't seem like it right now, but you are going to get through this and everything will be OK.
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Thanks all. I’m feeling a lot less emo this morning. The hospital got my breakfast order all wrong but they’re fixing it. I’m also pretty lucky- I’m able and willing to buy my own meals as needed and have a very involved DH who is willing to drive to the other end of the city to buy me keto treats from our favourite hipster bakery. It’s going to be ok!
@hkom Congratulations!! It sounds like John is a strong little guy just like his mama! So happy for you that he is doing well and was breathing in his own! It’s so amazing how well they can do even this early on. Here’s to no more bed rest and a short NICU stay!!
A question for this group in particular, since we may have a couple more—would a NICU baby thread be helpful? I just figured if there are more babes who need some extra help those moms might be able to use the extra support. But we only have two right now and not sure if brittania is coming back or not. Thoughts?
@barristerninja I’m sorry you’re dealing with gd on top of everything. I can’t imagine all the hospital offerings are all that appetizing and now you’re being even more limited. Hooray for good husbands who get you treats though!
@hkom CONGRATULATIONS!! I absolutely love his name & you are a wonderful, strong woman. I hope your stay is positive and quick and I can't wait for pics. You did so fantastic keeping him at Bay for weeks on end and maintaining a good attitude. I look up to you
@hkom congratulations on your baby boy!! So glad to hear how well he's doing! I hope both of you have speedy recoveries and can go home soon!
@barristerninja I'm so sorry you have to deal with GD on top of everything else, GD is hard enough on its own, I can't even imagine how difficult it'll be while on any form of bed rest. We do have a Gestational Diabetes thread, feel free to join us there with any questions, suggestions on meals that work for us, or even just to bitch about it. We've got some on no meds, and some on meds all day, so we've definitely got a wide range of experiences between the 4 (5 including you) of us. You've got this momma!
Holy moly @hkom congratulations!!!!! Totally teared up reading your update. I’m so glad they were able to keep him in as long as possible and 3 lbs is so good! Fingers crossed for an uneventful NICU stay.
@hkom Congratulations to you, your H, and of course baby John!!!! Glad he is doing well and that your H made it to the hospital in time! Wishing everyone health and happiness and a short and sweet stay in the NICU.
@barristerninja so sorry you're dealing with GD now too! Wishing you the best as you keep moving forward!
Me: 33, DH: 41 Started IF Feb. 2014 PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility) 3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN 1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN IUI March 2015, BFN IUI June 2015, BFN IUI Oct. 2015, BFN IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
I can’t beleive I missed this yesterday! Big congrats @hkom to you and John!! You have been so strong though all of this. I’m glad you’re sticking around. Sending you all sorts of good vibes!
@hkom Oh my goodness! Congratulations! I'm so happy to hear that he was over 3 pounds and breathing pretty well on his own with just a little help. That is the best possible news for this early. I'm glad you were able to keep him in past 28 weeks. Here's hoping for a quick NICU stay and that he grows quickly!
@hkom Congratulations!! You and John are both so strong. Thinking of you!!
@barristerninja I told my doctor I didn't think it was fair that a woman be on bed rest AND have GD. He said he agreed but I'd still have to take the test. Ha! I'm so sorry you have to deal with it on top of everything else.
@barristerninja I'm so sorry about the GD diagnosis on top of everything else you've been going through! I hope things have gotten better in the past few days and you're able to find a "normal." Thinking of you!
Thanks! Yeah I’m settling into it a bit. It’s not all bad- the hospital prints menus with carb numbers for GD patients, so that helps. @parentingishard it’s totally not fair to be dealing with both but they are also possibly connected. My oral progesterone might be messing with my morning levels and reduced physical activity also impacts it.
I'm not sure if this is the right place to write this but it seemed fitting. I know a lot of you ladies have been super supportive and encouraging to me through all of my symptoms that seem to keep popping up. Well yesterday and today my blood pressure was quite elevated and my headache still hasn't gone away. My doctor had me go to labor and delivery. My blood pressure has been elevated throughout the day. They tried some meds to get my headache to go away and ran some tests on me. Baby is doing great on all of the monitoring. They said for 28 weeks he is looking amazing! But due to my symptoms they admitted me (most likely just for the night) and have given me a steroid shot. I'll get another one at 7pm tomorrow night. They are suspecting I will deliver early but I am still not having severe enough symptoms now where we need to do anything other than the steroids just in case. Hoping little monkey can stay in there a lot longer! Here's to hopefully getting to 37 weeks!
@mamajudec2018 Oh wow, I hope you're able to rest and your blood pressure returns to normal, headache goes away and you are able to go home tomorrow. Glad baby is looking great for 28 weeks and you got a steroid shot! Hoping your LO stays in as long as is safe for both of you!
@mamajudec2018 It's good you are getting those steroid shots just in case, but hoping your bp comes down and headache goes away with some rest so you can go home and keep that babe in there a while longer!
@mamajudec2018 Best of luck! Hopefully they can manage your symptoms and get your blood pressure down. Great to hear that you are getting those steroid shots - it can't hurt to be prepared!
@mamajudec2018 glad you're in the hospital being monitored. Hope your BP comes down and you can keep your little man in there a while longer! Sending you good thoughts!!
@mamajudec2018 I am glad they admitted you with your elevated BP and headaches. I soooo hope they go away and you can get back home soon. Same as everyone else, fingers crossed baby stays put for a while longer! Lots of R&R for you!
@mamajudec2018 thanks for updating us. I’m glad they are taking your symptoms seriously and that LO is looking good for 28 weeks and getting the steroids just in case. Fx your symptoms improve and you LO gets more time to grow as an inside baby.
@ab_canada@CecilB93@hannelorre@LLynde5@scaredunprepared@Katzalia Thank you all for the support and kind words! No updates yet. Still some high blood pressure readings but also like three good readings and a headache (but honestly it seems like that's just here to stay and I can take it if it gets me a baby. No biggy.)
I’m sorry you’ve been admitted, @mamajudec2018 but I’m so glad you’re being monitored closely! I hope you get some good BP readings and your LO can stay comfy in there as long as possible! Thinking of you! ❤️
Re: The Bed Rest Thread (formerly Hospital Stay)
@barristerninja Hugs to you! I'm so sorry you're dealing with GD as well as your hospital stay
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
@barristerninja so sorry you’ve added GD to your already frustrating situation. Good luck getting everything on track and under control
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It's worth it in the end, I promise.
A question for this group in particular, since we may have a couple more—would a NICU baby thread be helpful? I just figured if there are more babes who need some extra help those moms might be able to use the extra support. But we only have two right now and not sure if brittania is coming back or not. Thoughts?
DS: 12/20/16
EDD: 11/29/18
@barristerninja I'm so sorry you have to deal with GD on top of everything else, GD is hard enough on its own, I can't even imagine how difficult it'll be while on any form of bed rest. We do have a Gestational Diabetes thread, feel free to join us there with any questions, suggestions on meals that work for us, or even just to bitch about it. We've got some on no meds, and some on meds all day, so we've definitely got a wide range of experiences between the 4 (5 including you) of us. You've got this momma!
DS2 due 12/12/18
@rosebud332 I think making a NICU thread would be a good idea. I imagine anyone going through that can use the support.
@barristerninja so sorry you're dealing with GD now too! Wishing you the best as you keep moving forward!
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
@barristerninja I told my doctor I didn't think it was fair that a woman be on bed rest AND have GD. He said he agreed but I'd still have to take the test. Ha! I'm so sorry you have to deal with it on top of everything else.
Thank you! I'm so glad they're taking all of the necessary precautions but yes praying little man can get to 37 weeks!
Best of luck! Hopefully they can manage your symptoms and get your blood pressure down. Great to hear that you are getting those steroid shots - it can't hurt to be prepared!
DS2 due 12/12/18