March 2020 Moms
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PGAL Check-in w/o 8/5
kagesstarshroom
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1. Weeks/EDD/How many times a mom?
2. Previous loss(es)?
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically?
4. Any appointment updates?
5. Rants/Raves/Questions?
6. Any milestones coming up?
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
2. Previous loss(es)?
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically?
4. Any appointment updates?
5. Rants/Raves/Questions?
6. Any milestones coming up?
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
Re: PGAL Check-in w/o 8/5
STM. I'm 5-7 weeks. (I'll explain)
2. Previous loss(es)?
One
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically?
tw tw tw tw.
So I posted in the bleeding thread but I've been spotting since Friday and today it's been a lot.
I spent the entire day in the ER yesterday
Emotionally I'm a wreck. Physically I feel okay. No pain no cramping.
I'm holding on to hope for now.
I had an ultrasound yesterday at the hospital and the baby is measuring at 5 weeks. I could see a faint heartbeat ♥️
I thought I was 6.5 weeks along though so I'm a bit confused.
4. Any appointment updates?
I have my first appointment on Wednesday.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions?
I just hope the bleeding stops.
6. Any milestones coming up?
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
Hmm I hope small cardigans come back!
2. Previous loss(es)? MMC (although I knew it was coming) May 7th, D&C May 8th
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? Emotionally, my anxiety is way less since I found the HB on a doppler, and honestly, my symptoms are SO strong, that it's hard for me to get too concerned... but it pops up when I'm lying in bed. Physically, the nausea and vomiting has REALLY ramped up. Today has been very hard... I'm having aversions and cravings (just ordered tater tots, wtf) that make no sense and come and go quickly.
4. Any appointment updates? I go this Friday at 9 AM for an US and to see my favorite doctor (she delivered my son and also was the one I saw for all of my appointments during my loss). I love her, and she said something to me after my loss ("I have a feeling the soul of this little baby still wants to be with you. I bet I see you here again within a year"). I'm not a spiritual person, but that really was what I needed to hear that day, so I want to hug her and can't wait.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Rave: DH has been gone since Friday. I parent alone a lot, but usually it is during the week. It was exhausting haha but fun! I can't wait to be able to run again!
6. Any milestones coming up? Just seeing a strong heartbeat this Friday will be a HUGE milestone for me!
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back? Lol, flannels. All the flannels.
DD1 EDD 9/29/2015, Born 9/24/2015
DS1 EDD 1/3/2018, Born 12/26/2017
BFP #3 3/21/2019, EDD 11/29/2019, MMC/D&C 5/7/2019
BFP #4 6/28/2019, EDD 3/12/2020
2. Previous loss(es)? 2
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? Emotionally I’ve been ok since physically I feel like poo still. I get random pangs of anxiety, but for the most part I’m ok.
4. Any appointment updates? Nope. I have my NIPT testing in two weeks though! It should be next week but we are on vacation. Go figure.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Not that I can think of.
6. Any milestones coming up? I’ve passed both of them! Yay!!!
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back? That’s a good question. I don’t know though!
DD1 EDD 9/29/2015, Born 9/24/2015
DS1 EDD 1/3/2018, Born 12/26/2017
BFP #3 3/21/2019, EDD 11/29/2019, MMC/D&C 5/7/2019
BFP #4 6/28/2019, EDD 3/12/2020
@ruemcclanahan I hope your appointment goes smoothly and the bleeding stops soon! FX for a healthy pregnancy!
@EmilyLove25 As per usual, I am jealous of your nausea (lol) but I hope you're able to get some relief from the nausea and vomiting soon!
@miss.sally Yay for passing both of your milestones! That's always good news!
1. Weeks/EDD/How many times a mom? I think I'm getting close to 8 weeks with an EDD sometime in mid-March. FTM - this will be my first baby, so first time being a mom to a human (I'm currently a mom to three fur-babies, lol).
2. Previous loss(es)? Two. I had a blighted ovum in March 2019 and then a MC in late May/early June 2019.
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? I am stressed out due to life circumstances beyond this pregnancy, but I'm trying to relax myself as much as possible. Emotionally, I am all over the place. I'll be fine one minute, but then crying about something the next (or mad about something, haha). I'm also racked with anxiety that something is going to go wrong, due to my previous losses. Physically, I feel alright but EXHAUSTED. I am so tired and I've been having food aversions and cravings, headaches, breast tenderness and soreness (especially the nipples), and intermittent cramping (feels like my uterus is stretching). No morning sickness, really, which is a bit off-putting... but my mom never really had much sickness when she was pregnant with me or my siblings, so I try to remind myself that every pregnancy is different.
4. Any appointment updates? My first appointment and U/S are on August 14th! If that appointment all goes accordingly, I think a lot of my worries will ease up a bit.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Rant (and then question)! I'm really, really missing caffeine lately. I'm so beyond exhausted and I used to be hardcore into those awful B12 Energy Shots (previously called 6 Hour Power Energy Shots), so I'm feeling extra sluggish. I know those little drinks are awful for a non-pregnant person so I cut them out immediately when I found out I was pregnant. At first, it was easier than I anticipated... until now. I'm freaking tired and want my energy shots, lol.
Question: how do we feel about Diet Cokes during pregnancy? I've asked a handful of people and have gotten a complete mix of answers. Some people are okay with one a day or a couple every month because the caffeine levels are low, but others are 100% against aspartame, chemicals, etc. Just curious what you mommas thought about it.
6. Any milestones coming up? I'm further along now than I ever have been with my previous pregnancies, so I consider that a milestone in and of itself. I have never made it to an U/S though, so that will be my next milestone. August 14th can't get here soon enough! I really am hoping to see my little bean and hear a heartbeat in there...
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back? Oh man, I really don't know, lol. It's not really a fad, but way back in history, being overweight was a sign of wealth and good means, so being on the chubbier side was considered attractive. With the bloat I've got going on from this pregnancy (not to mention actual weight gain), I could be down for that being the appeal again, lol. I'm ready for this instagram aesthetic of weird makeup and weird Kardashian proportions to go away.
DD1 EDD 9/29/2015, Born 9/24/2015
DS1 EDD 1/3/2018, Born 12/26/2017
BFP #3 3/21/2019, EDD 11/29/2019, MMC/D&C 5/7/2019
BFP #4 6/28/2019, EDD 3/12/2020
@malidocious, I used to be big on caffiene prior to being pregnant.. I'd drink coffee pretty much all day long. with my aversions and nausea, I haven't been able to stomach coffee at all - but, I now drink 1 coke a day to get my caffiene fix and I don't feel too badly about it- my pregnancy w/ DD, I drank as much coke as I wanted, along with a few frappacinos.. (being young, dumb, and not knowing the risks) and she still turned out fine. my pregnancy w/ DS, and this pregnancy, I make sure to keep it at one a day.
1. Weeks/EDD/How many times a mom? EDD March 7... third time mom
2. Previous loss(es)?
3
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically?
Emotionally I'm worried about the upcoming NIPT, since last year that's when they discovered t21.. just on edge about it. Physically, still nauseated.
4. Any appointment updates?
appointment on Aug 12
5. Rants/Raves/Questions?
I have to admit, I'm jealous of moms who aren't dealing with PGAL... the added anxiety of 'knowing' something could go wrong makes the 1st tri so nerve-wracking in addition to the pregnancy symptoms. my first pregnancy that wasn't PGAL, I feel like I was more excited rather than worried during 1st tri.
6. Any milestones coming up? passed the CP and MMC, which has been reassuring, now waiting to pass my last loss milestone at 13.5 weeks.
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
Crimped hair - I have really fine, straight hair, so, when I crimped a few strands back in the day, it gave extra body. Plus I just really like the look of crimping a few strands here and there - kind of wild and fun.
DD1 EDD 9/29/2015, Born 9/24/2015
DS1 EDD 1/3/2018, Born 12/26/2017
BFP #3 3/21/2019, EDD 11/29/2019, MMC/D&C 5/7/2019
BFP #4 6/28/2019, EDD 3/12/2020
2. Previous loss(es)? 2
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? Still anxious and worried. Physically fine, I feel mostly ok. Slight nausea in the afternoons and never ending aversions. Very gassy. The rest of my symptoms are about the same.
4. Any appointment updates? Aug 14 for ultrasound and bloodwork.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Annoyed that I cannot seem to mange to nap despite being exhausted 😩
6. Any milestones coming up? I’ve passed both of mine.
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back? None.
@Malidocious , I think a coke here and there is fine. I’m not a big fan of Diet Coke, but that’s cause the taste isn’t for me.
2. Previous loss(es)? MMC at 8w5d
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? Emotionally: still having high levels of anxiety but I am trying to think healthy baby thoughts. Physically: nauseous a lot, bloated, constipated, exhausted -- have been asleep by 8pm every night yet up to pee about 6 times a night.
4. Any appointment updates? First ultrasound and appointment with NP is 8/23 at my new OB office
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? We are moving in two weeks and DH has an umbilical hernia that is going to need surgery, he was told by the doctor NO LIFTING so we are relying on my fabulous BILs to help us out. What is a nice way to repay them??! My husband was thinking buy them beer and food...
6. Any milestones coming up? Weeks to go...
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back? Oh gawd, I've never been very trendy so I don't even know!
BFP #2 12/17/16, EDD 8/26/17
L born at 35+6 on 7/28/17
2. Previous loss(es)? 4
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? Oh my good lord, I can't believe I had been complaining about feeling bad these past few weeks. It's about 7:00pm here, and I have just finally managed to keep an applesauce squeeze pouch down and a few sips of water. It's the first thing I haven't thrown up in over 24 hours. The nausea is so bad, and I'm light headed whenever I stand. I'm pretty sure I have hyperemesis again (had it with DS and I threw up 7+ times a day well into my second tri). Womp womp. But thankfully, the intense symptoms have helped me to keep my cool as far as anxiety. The random pangs of fear definitely still get to me though.
4. Any appointment updates? First appt with my midwife is this Friday at 9:30! I can't wait, it feels like it's been years since I first set up the appt lol. DH is able to tag along (DS is not his, so this is his first experience) and having him with me will make it less nerve-wracking. Just hoping for a heartbeat.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Guys. Huge pity party ahead. Last night was one of the worst nights I've ever had. We went to a pool party yesterday with some of DS's little daycare friends and moms. I was outside for about an hour and a half, with sunscreen on, and I still got a WICKED sun burn. I had been vaguely nauseated most all day yesterday but nothing unbearable. At bedtime, I lay down and all of a sudden I'm just overcome with the fear of something happening to DS. He's been sleeping in his bed in our room since we moved in to our new house, so I laid there and just cried silently listening for his breathing. I finally feel asleep maybe two hours after heading to bed, and woke up an hour later to vomit basically every hour on the hour. Whenever I would finally drag myself back in to bed each time, my sunburn would hurt as I was trying to get comfortable as it's all over my shoulders. I called it in on working today and stayed home and napped.
6. Any milestones coming up? Passed both my CP milestone and my 6 week loss. Next up is 8 weeks, so hoping for a healthy bean this Friday at 7 weeks.
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back? Scarves! I noticed they've really faded in popularity but I used to wear scarves with everything in every season but summer.
@ruemcclanahan thinking of you mama and hoping for the best.
@Malidocious I feel like people just love telling pregnant women what to do. Research says 200-300 mg of caffeine is totally fine! If diet coke makes you happy, and your doctor is fine with it, do whatever you want.
@oliveoil-2 I think food and beer makes most men happy... also possible a gift card to a local brewery or some cool place to eat?
DD1 EDD 9/29/2015, Born 9/24/2015
DS1 EDD 1/3/2018, Born 12/26/2017
BFP #3 3/21/2019, EDD 11/29/2019, MMC/D&C 5/7/2019
BFP #4 6/28/2019, EDD 3/12/2020
2. Previous loss(es)? 1- Blighted Ovum, March 2019
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? I feel good. I am having symptoms and I think that gives me some measure of peace, but...
4. Any appointment updates? ...my first appointment is today. I am anxious and excited and terrified and ready. All the feels.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? I'm just really annoyed with how often I am having to eat. It's annoying.
6. Any milestones coming up? My loss anniversary is tomorrow. I was 9+2 when we found out about the Blighted Ovum. But, it doesn't FEEL like tomorrow is a big deal unless today doesn't go well. Because really baby stopped growing at like 3/4 weeks and my body just didn't give up the fight.
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back? I am not super into fashion or trends...so I have no idea how to answer this question. LOL. I just hope whatever was in a year ago stays in, because I'm usually about a year behind!
@ruemcclanahan Prayers for you! I had bleeding with both of my healthy pregnancies, but once you experience a loss, the game is changed.
@miss.sally Yay for passing your loss milestones!
@Malidocious I didn't have any nausea with DS1 and barely any with DS2, so don't let that freak you out to much! And YAAASS GIRL! to regular, healthy proportions being sexy again. Instagram is dumb.
@treetop19 There is definitely something different about being PGAL, and also just age, I think. I am just way more of a realist about life in general as I have gotten older.
@oliveoil-2 Beer and Food is always a win for guys! I think that's great...
@hellobabys That sounds terrible, I'm sorry!
Me: 31 | DH: 33
DS1: 12.23.13 | DS2: 05.06.16
BFP: 06.30.19 | EDD: 3.9.20
TTC3: 11.18
BFP: 02.05.19
CP: 03.07.19
*really traumatic recovery*
DD1 EDD 9/29/2015, Born 9/24/2015
DS1 EDD 1/3/2018, Born 12/26/2017
BFP #3 3/21/2019, EDD 11/29/2019, MMC/D&C 5/7/2019
BFP #4 6/28/2019, EDD 3/12/2020
@miss.sally and @treetop19 YES on the lack of innocence. I feel like I’m being so unfair to this baby by framing everything with “if,” but it’s so hard not to after you have any form of loss. And try as they might, friends/loved ones who haven’t experienced it just don’t truly get it.
@ruemcclanahan that does sound like an awful day! Good for you for calling in to work. Super cliche but we have to take care of ourselves first!
1. Weeks/EDD/How many times a mom? Today I’m 7 weeks. This will be our first baby (notice that I’m consciously trying to speak about this pregnancy like it will definitely happen! Requiring conscious effort).
2. Previous loss(es)? 1, MMC March 2019
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? DH told his parents when he went to visit this weekend that I am expecting again. I really love my in-laws and they are SO thrilled, and they knew about our loss too. So I’m glad they know because their support is needed no matter what, and I’m trying to ride on their joy and confidence in hopes it boosts mine. Physically, nausea, exhausted, painful nipples....ticking all the boxes. Some days it seems like I have a good system figured out and others the nausea totally knocks me back down.
4. Any appointment updates? 1st Ultrasound next Thursday! Wish it would hurry up and get here.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions?
6. Any milestones coming up? Since mine was a MMC exact timing of when the loss occurred is unclear. Basically getting to the first appointment and actually seeing a heartbeat will be a huge milestone for us. Also, our first EDD was in September, so I’m not looking forward to that coming up soon.
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back? So dorky but I loved when everything was belted! 🙈
@ruemcclanahanI hope next we hear from you it's that everything is going well.
@RanFan28 Good luck at yr appointment!
@hellobabysSorry about the sunburn + anxiety =/
@oliveoil-2Food & beer sound about right!
@Malidocious I was still making myself a cup of green tea every morning, but then never really drinking much of it, so I stopped. I miss having more energy, for sure, but since the thought of so much food/drink grosses me out, IDK where I'd even get caffeine from if I needed it at this point. Except I REALLLY want bubble tea... so, there's that. (I keep trying to go to the one bubble tea place that exists where I live & it's ALWAYS closed, even if the internet says it's open! And when I don't have a craving/am headed somewhere else, it's always open. -_-)
1. Weeks/EDD/How many times a mom? 7w3d / 3/21 / I'll be a FTM
2. Previous loss(es)? CP in Oct. 2018; MMC w/ D&C in Jan./Feb. 2019
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically?
4. Any appointment updates? I go in at 8w4d a week from tomorrow for another u/s & general appointment--not sure if they'll want my history or what, if the u/s goes well.
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? I was having a very sharp pain in my side this morning--hoping it was just a gas bubble, but it's been happening enough on and off that it's worrying me. I am trying to find something that isn't just sitting at the house to do every day between now and the day school starts, otherwise I am going to go nuts.
6. Any milestones coming up? If I can get through next week's appointment w/ a heartbeat, I'll have passed the milestone of my mmc. My prev. EDD for that PG isn't until September, and that may sting, but it will feel wayyy better if this PG is still going well.
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back? Umm... flared pants! Like, bell bottom-style. And I'll wear a skirt/dress over pants any day of the week no matter if it's hip or not, but it's always nice when a thing I do comes back around.
Me: 31 | DH: 33
DS1: 12.23.13 | DS2: 05.06.16
BFP: 06.30.19 | EDD: 3.9.20
TTC3: 11.18
BFP: 02.05.19
CP: 03.07.19
*really traumatic recovery*
Also, because of Factor 2 deficiency, I’m considered more at risk this time, so she’ll get monthly ultrasounds. I. Am. Not. Mad.
Me: 31 | DH: 33
DS1: 12.23.13 | DS2: 05.06.16
BFP: 06.30.19 | EDD: 3.9.20
TTC3: 11.18
BFP: 02.05.19
CP: 03.07.19
*really traumatic recovery*
DD1 EDD 9/29/2015, Born 9/24/2015
DS1 EDD 1/3/2018, Born 12/26/2017
BFP #3 3/21/2019, EDD 11/29/2019, MMC/D&C 5/7/2019
BFP #4 6/28/2019, EDD 3/12/2020
ETA: clarity
Me: 31 | DH: 33
DS1: 12.23.13 | DS2: 05.06.16
BFP: 06.30.19 | EDD: 3.9.20
TTC3: 11.18
BFP: 02.05.19
CP: 03.07.19
*really traumatic recovery*
@treetop19 Thanks for the feedback! I have been having one Diet Coke every day for about a week now, and it satisfies my urge to drink something that isn't water, lol. I love water and do a decent job of staying hydrated, but sometimes you just crave something different... and the caffeine is an added bonus, though it doesn't do a whole lot to keep the tiredness at bay! Oh, and on an entirely different note - I am envious of moms who haven't experienced a loss. I feel like I'm wasting my entire first trimester feeling not only shitty due to pregnancy symptoms, but also straight-up TERRIFIED that anything could go wrong at any given second. I realize that moms who haven't experienced a loss are aware of the complications that could arise, but the fact that they haven't lived that brutal, life-changing experience is something I am incredibly jealous of. They have such a more easy-going vibe to them, versus us who have dealt head on with loss. I get it, I really do. Lastly -- crimp your hair! I bet you rock it!
@aerie_star My US is on August 14th too! It's a week away but it feels soooo much further, like time is literally standing still. Oh and I wish I didn't like the taste of Diet Coke
@oliveoil-2 Oh man, moving when both you and your husband aren't able to lift anything sounds both amazing and terrible simultaneously (but mostly amazing). I think most men genuinely would be thrilled to be gifted some good food and beer as a thank you!
@hellobabys I'm so sorry you're so sick, but I must admit I'm a little jealous of the MS. I have other pregnancy symptoms, but still haven't really experienced a lot of nausea (mildly, yes, and definitely food aversions and cravings) so naturally my brain is on overdrive about lack of sickness. I hope your day of napping helped! Oh and I LOVE scarves!
@RanFan28 Congratulations on your good news from your US!
@Hmjensen I should try that technique -- consciously speak about my pregnancy like it's a definite. I preface anything pregnancy-related with "if" and that's just so off-putting and depressing. It's just so scary once you've experienced a loss, to have that optimism. I hope your appointment next Thursday goes well!
@kagesstarshroom Mmm bubble tea sounds really good! I would be SO irritated at that place, lol! What weird hours! And YES YES YES to bell bottom or flared pants. Those are my favorites! That was almost going to be my answer for the question but I wear flared pants all the time anyway, haha.
@treetop19 I'm jealous too. I haven't bonded or felt excited or anything yet. I'm trying to protect my feelings I guess, in case I miscarry at some point. I hope that will change in the second trimester.
@ruemcclanahan hopefully it's nothing and the bleeding stops! Maybe an sch?
@Malidocious I have all the same symptoms, but sometimes if I don't eat I get nauseous, and when I take prenatals they make me feel terrible.
@hellobabys I'm sorry, that sounds a truly horrible, miserable night. I can't imagine.
1. Weeks/EDD/How many times a mom? 8w1d/March 18/5 times pregnant, 1 live birth
2. Previous loss(es)? 3
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically? A bit drained and exhausted. No motivation or energy to do ANYTHING. I feel like shit.
4. Any appointment updates? Aug 22
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? Well. My husband's temporary crown fell out and he had to have his tooth pulled, 2 crowns and has at least 1 cavity. My Mom's cancer is back and it metastasized. So yeah. Life is tough right now. I'm a little bitter because I can't enjoy my last pregnancy either and haven't bonded yet out of fear, so that sucks....
6. Any milestones coming up? I don't even know.
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back? Those snap bracelets ?
Oh, and I still have 3 snap bracelets that I wear in rotation some days, LOL! No shame in my awful fashion game.
@malidocious I had been taking my pre-natal with dinner, which was fine, but I am a little off my game so taking it at random times now. I have been getting very nauseated when I lay down at night to go to the bed the past few nights though!? So I am going to take it again with dinner tonight and see if it helps, after reading the above.
DD1 EDD 9/29/2015, Born 9/24/2015
DS1 EDD 1/3/2018, Born 12/26/2017
BFP #3 3/21/2019, EDD 11/29/2019, MMC/D&C 5/7/2019
BFP #4 6/28/2019, EDD 3/12/2020
Me: 36 DH:35
Married: 7/10/2016
TTC#1 - May 2016
BFP 9/6/2016 - Missed MC 10/20/2016
BFP 5/5/2017 - CP
IVF #1 - June 2017 - Transferred 1 fresh 4 AA embryo. 7/9 Beta #1 - 161
Me: 31 | DH: 33
DS1: 12.23.13 | DS2: 05.06.16
BFP: 06.30.19 | EDD: 3.9.20
TTC3: 11.18
BFP: 02.05.19
CP: 03.07.19
*really traumatic recovery*
@EmilyLove25 that's good news! I'm probably going to wait for an ultrasound in my second trimester to announce it, and I'm not sure how often they offer them at my ob. Or at least hearing the heartbeat on Doppler at some point, just so I don't have to tell everyone if anything happens.
2. Previous loss(es)? 1 miscarriage at 10 weeks but baby had no heartbeat at 9 weeks in February of this year.
3. How are you feeling? Emotionally & physically?
So incredibly tired! I never felt so exhausted all the time with my other pregnancies. I'm nauseous on & off but no throwing up.
4. Any appointment updates? Had my ultrasound on Wednesday at 9w+2. It was great! Baby is measuring on track with strong heartbeat of 182. I feel so blessed!
5. Rants/Raves/Questions? I agree with what another person posted. I hate that the innocence of a happy pregnancy has been taken from me since my miscarriage. I feel like there is always a fear in the back of my mind 5hat never really goes away. I'm happy that my ultrasound went well & that has me relieved but there is still an anxious feeling that lingers.
6. Any milestones coming up? Passed it last week!!! Thank the Lord!!!
7. GTKY: What fad or trend do you hope comes back? I want the leggings with the elastic strap under the foot back lol. I hate that leggings always shrink up too short!
I know I haven't been super active on here mostly out of my own fears. I have still read everyone's posts everday just was afraid to be too involved I guess. I'm going to work on being better about that!! I'm praying for all you ladies & your baby bumps!!!