This isn't an update per se, but wanted to drop this somewhere. I had my post history wiped and restarted my account from scratch (account is lessel this time vs. pennypie w/lessel SN). After my post about having to terminate my pregnancy, a co-worker reached out to me. She recognized me from pics of my kid and hadn't said anything about knowing I was on GBCN until my post about the pregnancy loss. I know that sounds odd, but it wasn't creepy at all...she's great and was super sweet about it and I really appreciate that she reached out. It did make me realize that I've put a lot of stuff out there over the years so just wanted somewhat of a blank slate for the time being.
Post by ginkgoleaf on Aug 24, 2016 19:41:19 GMT -5
I did weighed feeds tonight and each baby/side got 0.5-1oz. So not nothing but not much either. I'm going to keep doing weighted feeds for the next couple days and then decide if I'm done or not.
We have a garage floor again, and are pouring the rest of the driveway this weekend. The hardwood floor is also going in this weekend. Cabinets will be in and installed in 2/3 weeks. We are moving in Oct 1, regardless if the countertops are in or not.
We financed $20k through the local credit union, appliances through Lowe's and took a little from our Roths, which we have a plan to pay back and come out slightly ahead over the next five years. I feel so poor at the moment, but know it was the right decision.
Bathrooms are on hold for a while sadly. The pink/blue bathroom will be around for a while.
Post by timorousbeastie on Aug 24, 2016 19:52:20 GMT -5
My update is a non-update. Still no autopsy results for my brother, so we still don't know how he died. The report probably won't be in for a few more weeks. I am selfishly annoyed because I have a physical next week, and I was hoping to talk to my doctor about what can be done to prevent whatever happened. Instead, I'm going to look like a crazy person and ask if I can be screened for every possible disease that can kill you while you sleep.
I haven't updated in a while, but both baby and I are doing well. I'm still being monitored by the MFM but at this point we're not expecting any more issues. We moved two weeks ago and my new Dr took me off bed rest finally, Only ten more weeks to go!
Post by Velar Fricative on Aug 24, 2016 20:25:57 GMT -5
Well this is a dumb update but since I started a thread about it, I should update - I still don't have my post-m/c period. It's been 6.5 weeks since my natural m/c at 9 weeks along. I have alllllllways been regular, including after the D&E last year which was way further along. I'm fucking annoyed. I've taken a few PG tests, all negative. No spotting or anything since the bleeding stopped a week after the m/c. No symptoms of a impending period.
I did call my doc and he said to give it two more weeks, since 8 weeks seems to be the max it can take in his experience before requiring intervention. I don't even know how you jumpstart a period. I'm eager to start trying again because I am just ready to be done with childbearing.
I made it through my first week as interim director. I'm loving it and feeling more confident by the day. No timeline yet on when this might become an actual promotion though.
I'm drinking a very strong drink in a bubble bath to cope with the fact that we are in limbo re: brain surgery for another 6 months.
I feel extremely confident in this doctor, at least, and I know that if we wind up at surgery it will truly be warranted, so I'm at peace with the plan at least. I just hate waiting.
I haven't updated in a while, but both baby and I are doing well. I'm still being monitored by the MFM but at this point we're not expecting any more issues. We moved two weeks ago and my new Dr took me off bed rest finally, Only ten more weeks to go!
I've thought about you here and there since I think we were put on bed rest around the same time. Glad things are going so well and you got off bed rest!
My update is a non-update. Still no autopsy results for my brother, so we still don't know how he died. The report probably won't be in for a few more weeks. I am selfishly annoyed because I have a physical next week, and I was hoping to talk to my doctor about what can be done to prevent whatever happened. Instead, I'm going to look like a crazy person and ask if I can be screened for every possible disease that can kill you while you sleep.
DH's birthday ice cream arrived today on our vacation! We are down about a pint already. 3 to go before we leave on Saturday; I think we can do it. But we're saving the "chocolate cake with fudge swirls" flavor for his actual birthday (Friday).
I am meeting with the RE on September 19. Here we go! It will be much more difficult to manage this time because my last boss knew about my IF treatments and told me to take as much time as I needed whenever I wanted. This one won't know and scheduling will be a big challenge.
Probably not good timing as we are very financially stretched at the moment, but I don't really care that much.
DD4 had "so much fun" on her first day ever of school (preschool). I could be wrong but looks like I won't be dealing with the drama & crying I did for the middle 2. My first day without any kids at home was actually pretty awesome. I got so much done & took a long bath.
Also my sister who is pg & spotting but got no U/S has had 2 I think since because the bleeding & even some cramping has continued. But they say it's a blood clot related to her placenta or something. They assured her it was common. Baby seems to be doing OK so far--I think she's 13wks already. She still hasn't told my parents yet but sent a pic in a card I think it's in route to them.
I'm sorry, Velar Fricative. That's so frustrating. You can Jumpstart with BCP or possibly just progesterone. Women with PCOS (not me) are experts at this if you need someone to talk to about it.
We have a garage floor again, and are pouring the rest of the driveway this weekend. The hardwood floor is also going in this weekend. Cabinets will be in and installed in 2/3 weeks. We are moving in Oct 1, regardless if the countertops are in or not.
We financed $20k through the local credit union, appliances through Lowe's and took a little from our Roths, which we have a plan to pay back and come out slightly ahead over the next five years. I feel so poor at the moment, but know it was the right decision.
Bathrooms are on hold for a while sadly. The pink/blue bathroom will be around for a while.
I'm sorry, Velar Fricative. That's so frustrating. You can Jumpstart with BCP or possibly just progesterone. Women with PCOS (not me) are experts at this if you need someone to talk to about it.
Thank you!
I guess posting here helped because I finally see some spotting lol.
I want a third but also do not want to give up some financial perks of just having two. So IUD is coming out and DH is getting scheduled for a vasectomy soon. I feel both excited and sad. Who knew.
But having another ups the odds that one of them will strike it super rich and fund your retirement. I mean, you never know...
I want a third but also do not want to give up some financial perks of just having two. So IUD is coming out and DH is getting scheduled for a vasectomy soon. I feel both excited and sad. Who knew.
But having another ups the odds that one of them will strike it super rich and fund your retirement. I mean, you never know...
My dad always claimed that's why he and my mom had 5 kids - at least one of us was bound to make decent money so they could live a lavish lifestyle post-retirement!
A long overdue update, but daycare drop offs with both boys were made infinitely easier by using the stroller for ds2 and parking far away so I have room to work like you all advised. ds1 loves to help me push the stroller, which means he's not running away from me.
Also, even though we never formally talked about it, I decided to get Paraguard and H seems to have decided to hold off on the V for now.