My mom and my in-laws are going to watch our daughter one day a week each starting this week! We’ll have Wednesday and Thursday without her. This will be good for everyone I think! Gives them something to do/look forward to, gives our DD a change of scenery and gives us a break! We saw them all over the weekend for backyard bbq’s. It was so nice to get out of the house and see them.
My H’s bday is Friday. Thanks to someone else’s cravings on this board(I can’t remember who), I ordered Portillo’s hot dogs ! They send everything to make their famous Chicago dogs. They are my husbands favorite. And also my MiL will be making a copy cat version of their chocolate cake. My H usually doesn’t like chocolate, except for when I’m pregnant! Planning take Friday off work as well, so 3 day week is exciting.
Telling my boss I’m pregnant today! And then we’ll be posting on social media.
TTC History:
Me: 36 H: 40 Married 2015. Together since 2010. TTC: Sept 2016-Oct 2017 BFP Oct 2017. DD born July 2018. TTC: March 2020. BFP March 2020 Due date was Nov 2020 DS born Sept 2020. DS passed away Nov 2020 due to prematurity and birth trauma. TTC: March 2021 IUI #1 Nov 2021, BFN IUI #2 Dec 2021 BFP. MC Jan 2022 IUI #3 Aug 2022 BFN IUI #4 Sept 2022 BFN AMH test came back at .081. Was going to move on to IVF with DE, but have decided not to. Will be leaving it up to the universe now.
@bearmomma1 Be careful because hotdogs are on the no list for pregnancy along with cold cuts ETA - Although I didn’t know with DS and I ate some even though I never eat them
@bearmamma1 and @jbal918 indeed hotdogs are on the no no list for risk of listeria, but if you make them yourself and make sure they reach 160F you are OK! I’ve been craving them and just making sure to take a thermometer and make sure they hit at least 160 and stay there for a while!
Yes thanks for the warning! They will definitely be fully cooked!
TTC History:
Me: 36 H: 40 Married 2015. Together since 2010. TTC: Sept 2016-Oct 2017 BFP Oct 2017. DD born July 2018. TTC: March 2020. BFP March 2020 Due date was Nov 2020 DS born Sept 2020. DS passed away Nov 2020 due to prematurity and birth trauma. TTC: March 2021 IUI #1 Nov 2021, BFN IUI #2 Dec 2021 BFP. MC Jan 2022 IUI #3 Aug 2022 BFN IUI #4 Sept 2022 BFN AMH test came back at .081. Was going to move on to IVF with DE, but have decided not to. Will be leaving it up to the universe now.
@bearmomma1 I was the one with the Portillo's craving! I hope you and your H enjoy them - the chocolate cake sounds good too, I may need to search for a recipe. Getting Italian beef is part of our plans for the weekend. Randomly, there is a Rosati's in Maryland about an hour from us, so we're making the trek out there.
I feel like the very hungry caterpillar today. I ate chicken salad on crackers but I ran out. So I tried pimento cheese on crackers, but that didn’t taste good. So I had pineapple, but had enough. Then tried cold pizza, but it’s not hitting the spot. So now I don’t know what I’m going to eat through next.
I feel like my boobs are busting out of my dress today. My clothes in general have been ok so far, but this is the first day I looked in the mirror and thought they looked bigger. One benefit of working from home and it being spring/summer is that I have a bunch of sundresses that I can technically wear braless (normally I wear a bra anyway for support, but if I'm not leaving the house IDGAF). Husband isn't complaining one bit.
I've been eating hot dogs, and some deli meat (to be fair, I don't like cold deli meat, so I heat my sandwiches anyway). It's a "no no" for the listeria risk, but frankly there's listeria risk in so many things (like cantaloupe, eggs, salads, etc).
@BmcD2016 The past couple of days I've been like that, nothing we had particularly appealed to me. That is, until my husband suggested pasta and meatballs for dinner yesterday, I demolished that.
@BmcD2016 ah I wish I had chicken salad right now...
TTC History:
Me: 36 H: 40 Married 2015. Together since 2010. TTC: Sept 2016-Oct 2017 BFP Oct 2017. DD born July 2018. TTC: March 2020. BFP March 2020 Due date was Nov 2020 DS born Sept 2020. DS passed away Nov 2020 due to prematurity and birth trauma. TTC: March 2021 IUI #1 Nov 2021, BFN IUI #2 Dec 2021 BFP. MC Jan 2022 IUI #3 Aug 2022 BFN IUI #4 Sept 2022 BFN AMH test came back at .081. Was going to move on to IVF with DE, but have decided not to. Will be leaving it up to the universe now.
There is this place called Chicken Salad Chick and all they do is different kinds of chicken salad and pimento cheese. I have to drive to Fort Worth to get it but it’s so worth it.
Does anyone know of any back pain creams or rubs that are safe to use on the skin during pregnancy? My back aches everyday all day long and I’m in so much pain and it’s going to make me irritable and miserable soon. I can’t even imagine what my back will feel like once I actually have a big belly with weight to pack around.
I highly recommend Pact's Fit & Flare Midi dress. So comfy, allows me to not wear a bra, and **pockets**! I'd probably prefer if it was more of an empire waist than "fit", but it's stretchy enough that it's still comfortable. Facebook's advertising algorithm has me pegged, but I'm totally happy with the purchase so I suppose I can't complain. I'm short, so it comes to my ankles rather than "midi" (which is ok with me, I can't pull off a midi length)
@mindyb2019 I don’t know of any creams, but Tylenol and Tylenol extra strength are listed in my dr’s list. Also now might be a good time to look into a maternity belt, they can be as important as wearing a good bra.
@BmcD2016 damn. I don’t know if any creams either maybe there isn’t any that are safe. I actually was just looking online and on amazon for a maternity belt. Do you know of any good ones you can recommend?
I used Belly Bandit with my last and will again for this one. It even had a pocket in the back for an (included) cold/ hot pack. I did buy a different style this time though and I don’t know if it has that pocket because it’s still in the box 😬
@mindyb2019 What about just a hot pack? They do sell some that attach around your back so you can move around with it on (I’ve had slipped disc issues so I’m very familiar sadly). Otherwise your doctor may be the best person to clarify whether a topical cream or lidocaine patch is safe.
Just got my NIPT results back and they’re all great news! My heart was beating a million times a minute when I saw the message. Feels like another big hurdle crossed and a big relief! Hoping for similar good news for everyone.
@mindyb2019 I have sciatica and the back pain in all of my pregnancies is horrible! I use the Thermacare heat wraps. I also second the recommendation for the Belly Bandit. Good luck!
Anyone else having a hard time keeping up with water intake? Same happened with DS and at 16 weeks I wound up in the ER with a UTI and dehydration 🤦🏽♀️ Definitely trying to avoid that again. Any tips or tricks? I’ve added fruit to it and bought diet Snapple for the low carbs since I don’t drink caffeinated coffee right now anyways
@jbal918 I know it’s not recommended to use artificial sweeteners, but I’ve been making crystal light and keeping in a pitcher in the fridge. They do make a version with truvia if you’re uncomfortable with aspartame.
@jbal918 I have an extra large nalgene water bottle that I fill in the morning and carry around all day. I try to get through one and a half total bottles at least. It just helps keep better track of how much I’ve actually had. If I notice it’s still really full at like 2PM, I know I have to drink faster.
@jbal918 I use a yeti so that my water stays cold for a super long time. I just keep refilling it during the day. When I'm actually at work, I drink more water when I use a cup with a straw. Maybe switch up water bottles and see what works for you? There are also a few different apps that will send you notifications to drink water, if that would help.
I just got my NIPT results today, and I knew some bad news would be coming when I heard my doctor's voice on the line. Thankfully, the baby is totally normal and I'm not a carrier of anything they could get. But I do have a fragile mutation in a DNA segment that could cause a very serious condition in subsequent generations (probably my great or great great grandkids) ... which was an incredibly strange, sad, and unexpected thing to hear. I'm glad I have the info, I can share with my siblings and my kids when the time is right. Bummed it wasn't all good news, but even as the day has gone on I'm feeling more optimistic that we did get really great news otherwise and our baby is not at risk. Weird day!!
@gh1219 I’m sorry there was and with the good, is this something your future generations can be tested for to see if they carry it? Thankfully there are lots of advances in the genetics world!
@jbal918 - mine took 8 days this time (including a weekend and Memorial Day, so about 5 working days) and 7 days last time (also 5 working days). My OB uses the Quest QNATL.
@jbal918 Mine took exactly two weeks. When I went in, the doctor said they’re normally two weeks but she said there could be delays due to COVID.
@gh1219 That is complicated news. It’s great to know everything is fine for this pregnancy but I can see how it’s also scary and sad. One thing to consider is that we have no idea how medicine will evolve in the next few generations so maybe in the future it will be something easy to detect and treat. Either way, having the info to share with your family is a good.
@gh1219 I’m sorry there was bad with the good, is this something your future generations can be tested for to see if they carry it? Thankfully there are lots of advances in the genetics world!
@tryingktogku yes! I'm going to meet with a genetic counselor to get a better understanding of the inheritance and stability of the gene. What they detected is called a "grey zone allele" for fragile X syndrome, if anyone is interested. Basically, this normal FMR1 gene has 20-45 sequence replicates. People with fragile X syndrome have 200+ replicates and usually suffer severe intellectual disabilities, abnormal physical features, autism, and seizure disorders. The number of replicates is related to the severity of disease and usually these segments get longer with subsequent generations. "Premutation" carriers have 55-200 replicates and may suffer some movement disorders later in life or infertility. The "grey zone" is 45-55 replicates and symptoms are rare. So I fell into that grey zone. My siblings (both in college) and kids will be able to get a simple blood test like the NIPT and see if they carry this same X chromosome I have, how long their FMR1 gene is, and then they can decide if they want to do anything about it. As of now, I imagine they could do genetic selection of embryos without that chromosome through the IVF process. All this info is from my day of pubmeding, but I'll learn more about it when I meet with the genetic counselor.
@jbal918 I'm terrible at hydrating in general, and am trying but I don't think I'm doing much better. I'll have "good days" where I drink what I should and feel all accomplished, but then I have days where I know I'm vastly under-hydrating. I have a bottle that I know I need to drink 4-5 fills a day to help me measure, and have stocked up on Spindrift (flavored seltzer, but it's only flavored with juice) and sparkling water (I'll add lemon juice or macerated berries and herbs) for when I really can't handle more plain water. I'm also going to try and take advantage of summer fruits and make agua frescas.
@gh1219 I'm sorry for the mixed news (but that's great that this baby is fine!). The good thing is that you and your family/descendants all know and can get tests and be prepared.
Re: 5.26 - 5.30 Weekly Randoms
Telling my boss I’m pregnant today! And then we’ll be posting on social media.
TTC: Sept 2016-Oct 2017
BFP Oct 2017. DD born July 2018.
TTC: March 2020. BFP March 2020
Due date was Nov 2020
DS born Sept 2020. DS passed away Nov 2020 due to prematurity and birth trauma.
TTC: March 2021
IUI #1 Nov 2021, BFN
IUI #2 Dec 2021 BFP. MC Jan 2022
IUI #3 Aug 2022 BFN
IUI #4 Sept 2022 BFN
AMH test came back at .081. Was going to move on to IVF with DE, but have decided not to. Will be leaving it up to the universe now.
ETA - Although I didn’t know with DS and I ate some even though I never eat them
@jchpg Good to know because I craved one the other day on the BBQ but didn’t eat it... in non-pregnancy, I hate them lol
TTC: Sept 2016-Oct 2017
BFP Oct 2017. DD born July 2018.
TTC: March 2020. BFP March 2020
Due date was Nov 2020
DS born Sept 2020. DS passed away Nov 2020 due to prematurity and birth trauma.
TTC: March 2021
IUI #1 Nov 2021, BFN
IUI #2 Dec 2021 BFP. MC Jan 2022
IUI #3 Aug 2022 BFN
IUI #4 Sept 2022 BFN
AMH test came back at .081. Was going to move on to IVF with DE, but have decided not to. Will be leaving it up to the universe now.
I've been eating hot dogs, and some deli meat (to be fair, I don't like cold deli meat, so I heat my sandwiches anyway). It's a "no no" for the listeria risk, but frankly there's listeria risk in so many things (like cantaloupe, eggs, salads, etc).
@BmcD2016 The past couple of days I've been like that, nothing we had particularly appealed to me. That is, until my husband suggested pasta and meatballs for dinner yesterday, I demolished that.
TTC: Sept 2016-Oct 2017
BFP Oct 2017. DD born July 2018.
TTC: March 2020. BFP March 2020
Due date was Nov 2020
DS born Sept 2020. DS passed away Nov 2020 due to prematurity and birth trauma.
TTC: March 2021
IUI #1 Nov 2021, BFN
IUI #2 Dec 2021 BFP. MC Jan 2022
IUI #3 Aug 2022 BFN
IUI #4 Sept 2022 BFN
AMH test came back at .081. Was going to move on to IVF with DE, but have decided not to. Will be leaving it up to the universe now.
@gh1219 That is complicated news. It’s great to know everything is fine for this pregnancy but I can see how it’s also scary and sad. One thing to consider is that we have no idea how medicine will evolve in the next few generations so maybe in the future it will be something easy to detect and treat. Either way, having the info to share with your family is a good.
@gh1219 I'm sorry for the mixed news (but that's great that this baby is fine!). The good thing is that you and your family/descendants all know and can get tests and be prepared.