August 2019 Moms

Weekly Randoms 1/28/19

I have missed you all!!!

Me 32 <3 H 33
TTC#1 January 2016  BFP 5/16/2016  DD Born 1/27/17

TFAS: BFP 11/26/2018 Estimated due date: 8/2/2019


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Re: Weekly Randoms 1/28/19

  • I just saw on my Instagram feed that Jade & Tanner from the Bachelor are pregnant again and due in August!!  JADE IF YOU ARE HERE COME FORWARD ahahaha.  But in serious - they make cute babies so yea. #noshame 

    But I haven't been able to keep up with this season of the bachelor - pretty sad that I'm missing it. 

    Me 32 <3 H 33
    TTC#1 January 2016  BFP 5/16/2016  DD Born 1/27/17

    TFAS: BFP 11/26/2018 Estimated due date: 8/2/2019


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  • I am purposely skipping this season. I am just not a Colton fan.
    Me 31  <3  DH 34
    TTC #1 5/13 BFP #3 5/2/14 DD born 1/19/15
    NTNP #2 8/17 BFP 12/13/18 ED 8/21/19
    BabyFruit Ticker
  • @moon1417 I just searched for and found the “Celebrity August babies” thread so that I could post that news, HA
  • I am pretty sure I am the only woman who has never seen a full episode, let alone season, of the bachelor/bachelorette. 
    11/2010 Diagnosed with PCOS 
    10/31/11 M/C at 9 weeks
    1/12/13 DD was born
    4/9/16 DS was born 
    9/17 CP 
    6/23/18 BFP EDD 3/4/19 

  • @Allycat11 Me either! It's not my cup of reality TV tea. 
    Rainbow baby Dean is due 2/17/17!
  • I’m a bachelor fan—my BFF and I get together every Tuesday to watch the latest episode.  I’m not a Colton fan either.  
  • @allycat11 & @winchestergirl same.  No bachelor/Bachelorette for me. 

    TTGP history (*TW*):

    Started TTC Oct 2015
    BFP #1 June 2016: EDD 16 March 2017, MC July 2016
    Re-started TTC Aug 2016
    Started IF testing Nov 2016
    Spontaneous BFP #2 January 2017: Rainbow Baby Boy September 2017
    BFP #3 November 2018: Baby #2 expected August 2019


  • @Allycat11, @WinchesterGirl, @BigBadWolf12 add me to the no reality TV team. 
  • Same. I don’t watch reality TV. I watch house hunters occasionally and sometimes random episodes of keeping up with the kardashians but that’s it. 

    *Live, Love, Laugh, Learn*

  • @AKuzReve - I'm with you on no reality, but House Hunters. I just like to know what kind of people get so put out by a faucet in a $1MM house. Like, dude, you CLEARLY have the $70 to switch it out. It's a Love/Hate relationship, for sure.
    **History in Spoiler**
    Me-35, DH-36 - TTC since 08/10
    Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
       IUI#1   - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
       IVF#1  - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
       FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
    ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
       FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
    Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
       FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)


  • @Amdogger82 - Thanks for sharing! I was craving peaches this week, but my pregnancy brain magically saved me from this recall.
    **History in Spoiler**
    Me-35, DH-36 - TTC since 08/10
    Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
       IUI#1   - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
       IVF#1  - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
       FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
    ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
       FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
    Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
       FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)


  • Another random, apparently I'm not very good at using TB. How do I unsubscribe from previously Favorited sections/threads? There's one that I no longer want to follow and it's constantly filling up my notifications. TIA.
    **History in Spoiler**
    Me-35, DH-36 - TTC since 08/10
    Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
       IUI#1   - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
       IVF#1  - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
       FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
    ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
       FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
    Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
       FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)


  • @moon1417 I thought the same thing when I saw their insta announcement. The Bachelor/Bachelorette/Bachelor In Paradise franchise is one of my guilty pleasures. I make DH watch with me. 
  • @MamaK225 Go to the thread and click the star to turn it from yellow to white. Unless you started the thread, then I think you're stuck with the notifications. 

  • I have never logged in here on a computer before and WOW. There's a whole world outside of the mobile site. 

    *Live, Love, Laugh, Learn*

  • OMG I have a signature?! And there is a blog link? Wtf. 

    *Live, Love, Laugh, Learn*

  • @Akuzreve I don’t know if I’ve ever logged in on a computer either. If I have, it was quite a few pregnancies ago. :lol:  

    +1 for no reality TV. It’s just not my thing. 

    Random for the day: we have used family names for all of our babies’ middle names. My mom just casually slid into conversation the other day that we haven’t used her name at all. First off, my mom and I do not have a great relationship. Second, I don’t like her name. It’s Dawn Marie. Ugh. I really don’t want to use it, but I also feel guilty for not. I may need to find a variation to use. Ugh.
  • @cmessamore maybe there’s a variation you could use to honor your mom that would still be unique (and something you like). Mary? Maria?

    If we have a girl I’d like the middle name to be some variation of my mom’s middle name, which is my Grandma’s first name, but not the exact same. 
  • Not sure if this is a rant, or an ask for advice, it's quite lengthy, so feel free to skip.
    My 12 week ultrasound is 2/7, and if all looks good we're going to tell family and friends over the weekend, and then I'll let work know on Monday. So I do have almost 2 weeks to figure this out.
    So my workplace structure is a little strange, and I'm having a hard time deciding how to tell. There is the partner in charge of the department, who oversees big picture, and then there's the director of the department who oversees day to day, and then there are 3 managers who over see specific jobs, plus the director often works as a manger. So basically at any given time depending on what jobs I'm on, there could be 4 different people I'm reporting to on a regular basis. In addition to that there is one other person on my level and half a dozen below me who could potentially be reporting to me at any time. To complicate matter everyone but one of the people under me work in a different state.
    TL:DR I have 5 people who are considered "my boss" and they all work in a different state.
    The past two pregnancies I traveled up and told everyone in person, but that's not going to work this time. I am seriously considering calling my partner and director and telling just them directly. When ever we have vacation we have to send out a meeting invite so it shows up on everyone's calendar. So for everyone else, I would just send out a meeting invite for the week that contains my due date, and have it say "MK tentative start - maternity leave." I know some of my coworkers will be insulted, but I really don't feel like calling them all up and if I start picking and choosing who I call, that will also cause people to be insulted.
  • @MamaK225 if you started a thread and don't want the notifications you can turn them off in your settings. I did that a while back.

    @mrosek91 I would tell as many of your "bosses" as possible either by phone or in person. The rest of the team can find out when they find out. It is almost impossible to think someone can tell each person she works with of her pregnancy. (it sounds like you have a lot of coworkers/managers) 

    @cmessamore What about a name that means dawn, like Aurora? (I can't think of any others of the top of my head.) And honestly, if you don't have that great of a relationship and it is not something you want to do you're not obligated to name your child anything. this group of internet strangers will support you!

    TTC#1 10/2016
    TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. 
    BFP finally in 12/2018

    TTC#2 06/2021
    planning FET


    "Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
    some doors are open, some roads are blocked" 

  • @Avrilmai - I found it - thanks!

    @cmessamore - I think the suggestion above is nice IF that's what you want to do; like you said, with a strained relationship I wouldn't feel any obligation ... and your daughter might be confused about it later on, when/if she finds out she has a namesake. My dad did kind of his own thing with my brothers (obviously with my stepmother's consent) and they all have the same initials ... that could be an alternative, as well, especially if you don't really like the original name.

    We did something similar with DD, DH's middle name and his (favorite) grandfather's name were both Lee. We feminized it and her middle name is Leigh. I think if we do have a boy, I may take my sister's name (Kelly) and add an E to make it fit in better as a boy's middle name (Kelley). I think it's fun to take a name like that and make it yours, while still honoring the homage. 
    **History in Spoiler**
    Me-35, DH-36 - TTC since 08/10
    Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
       IUI#1   - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
       IVF#1  - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
       FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
    ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
       FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
    Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
       FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)


  • I think I’m getting sick. I figured it was bound to happen since the majority of people got sick on both my trips and I didn’t plus going from hot to cold weather. It still sucks. 😓😓

    *Live, Love, Laugh, Learn*

  • Another for not watching the bachelor/bachelorette show. I don't watch hardly any reality TV. And when I do, it's usually cooking shows. 

    My random - DS2, who is 4, has to get new ear tubes out in. One came out and there is already fluid in the ear. And the other one is blocked and his ear drum is inflamed. He doesn't comppain about being I'm any pain, but when he was younger and before the tubes were put in he had an ear infection for like 3 or 4 months solid and said nothing to any of us.
  • Any recommendations for a hand vacuum on Amazon?
    People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.

    How I feel all of the time.
    My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
    IVF
    IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
    Back on Levothyroxine
    FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
    FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
    Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 
    1st Beta on 7dpt 93
    2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!

    TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
    Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
    New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF

    IUI
    IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
    IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
    IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
    BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine 
    IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
    Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
    Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
     
  • @AKuzReve I’ve never been on here on the computer either!

    @cmessamore my middle name is becoming part of our LO’s first name and my mom’s middle name will be her middle name.  If we have another baby and it’s a girl, my MIL’s middle name will be her middle name and if it’s a boy, we’ll use my maiden name for his name 
  • @purplg8r Why not just Mickey and Minnie to make it less complicated?
    People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.

    How I feel all of the time.
    My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
    IVF
    IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
    Back on Levothyroxine
    FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
    FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
    Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 
    1st Beta on 7dpt 93
    2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!

    TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
    Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
    New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF

    IUI
    IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
    IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
    IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
    BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine 
    IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
    Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
    Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
     
  • @suzycupcake - I absolutely love your new siggy quote <3

    So I finally got some sleep last night (gave in and took a Benadryl), BUT I had the most awful nightmare. Sigh. I just can't freaking win.
    **History in Spoiler**
    Me-35, DH-36 - TTC since 08/10
    Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
       IUI#1   - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
       IVF#1  - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
       FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
    ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
       FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
    Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
       FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)


  • @Beauxbaton have you tried drops to unclog the clogged tube?  DD1 needed tubes twice because 6 weeks after they were put in one came out and we had problems again.... Though tubes make a world of difference and I wouldn't hesitate to do them as many times as needed. 

    general random reminder: Do your kegals!
    *TW*
    TTC 1/2012
    Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
    6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
    TTC #3 5/2016
    Restarted Fertility tx
    IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17

  • @wabash15 - Wise suggestion! 
    **History in Spoiler**
    Me-35, DH-36 - TTC since 08/10
    Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
       IUI#1   - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
       IVF#1  - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
       FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
       FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
    ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
       FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
    Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
       FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
       FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)


  • @wabash15 yes, we did 14 days of drops. Then his check up was 6 weeks later.
  • Not sure which category this goes in, so here it is...
    I have a dreadful cough, like can't talk, can't sleep dreadful. After almost a week of no sleep I decided that maybe I should get it looked at. (I'm the type who likes to pretend every illness will go away if you ignore it.) So I finally broke down and called the doctor, and she doesn't have an opening until tomorrow afternoon!
  • Also, today is my baby's second birthday. I don't even know how time moves so fast!
     Tomorrow is my baby's first birthday. I didn't think I'd be such a mess about it. 
  • @mrosek91 I hope you feel better soon
    @Beauxbaton it goes by way too fast...
    *TW*
    TTC 1/2012
    Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
    6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
    TTC #3 5/2016
    Restarted Fertility tx
    IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17

  • @mamak225 I have found that benadryl gives me crazy dreams.  I have been taking unisom this pregnancy, and it hasn't been an issue.  Maybe it is coincidence, but might be worth a try!
  • @ash0625 DD was like 20 minutes away from being born Feb 1
  • @AKuzReve and @mrosek91 I am also sick. It started as a cold and has now moved to my chest. I just gave in and went to the doctor yesterday. My doctor thinks it’s viral so he didn’t give me any antibiotics, but he gave me an inhaler which is definitely helping with the breathing. 

    Thanks for the name suggestions guys, I think what we’ll do is use her middle name as our daughter’s second middle name. (We did this with our other daughter too-she has two middle names). That way it’s used and my mother is happy, but its not used frequently so I don’t have to think about it much. :lol:
  • I like watching the bachelor because it’s sooo ridiculous. Bachelor in paradise is my favorite haha I also listen to a podcast that basically just makes fun of the show. Colton is terrible, he’s a robot who just recites bachelor cliches. Guilty pleasure for sure.

    i just finished the first season of the marvelous mrs. maisel and that is quality entertainment. Highly recommend! 
  • Crazy week for me.. Left the car door open (not just unlocked but wide open) while going to the store. Honestly thought I was being robbed when I came back. Got the NT results back and my PAPP-A results are too low. So freaking out about it ever since. Plus my MIL is visiting. Into the second tri and I am still puking. Really grateful its finally Friday.
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