Week of 6/21 Chatter

[whodey]

swiftlyirun

Yesterday morning I kept feeling guilty that I had forgotten I was pregnant and went down a bunch of water slides at the water park…I kept thinking, how could I have done that? What was I thinking? Then I realized that I hadn’t gone to the water park the day before, it was all a dream – lol.

[loira]

Jun 22, 2015 8:22:28 GMT -5 spearmintleaf said:

Jun 22, 2015 6:57:47 GMT -5 swiftlyirun said:

It's true, but I just don't want to be the "bad" mom. I feel like there are so many rules and with barely feeling PG esp. it's hard to remember them all. I'm bound to screw up at some point!

I'm feeling horrible guilt that I haven't stopped using my face wash yet. I promised myself I would after second beta but I haven't had time to run to the store to get a PG safe formula. We aren't even sharing a bloodstream yet so it should be fine but it's still upsetting me... so yeah, I get it.

I still use the very occasional dab of spot remover if I have a particularly heinous zit. Honestly, H and I have bigger worries and if I stress about all the little things in addition to the big, I'm going to go crazy. I mean, obviously I'm not going to hop the Channel and start gorging on roquefort and glugging red wine though.

Ha, this reminds me that the friend who told me she was 6w pregnant last week told me after she'd chowed down most of a salad with blue cheese on it. I said nothing - it would only have made her feel bad, and she'd already eaten it.

[swiftlyirun]

whodey I've had those dreams too! Crazy!

Unfortunately, my sharks and minnows diving wasn't a dream. Ugh.

[boiler717]

Jun 22, 2015 9:09:10 GMT -5 loira said:

Jun 22, 2015 8:22:28 GMT -5 spearmintleaf said:

I'm feeling horrible guilt that I haven't stopped using my face wash yet. I promised myself I would after second beta but I haven't had time to run to the store to get a PG safe formula. We aren't even sharing a bloodstream yet so it should be fine but it's still upsetting me... so yeah, I get it.

I still use the very occasional dab of spot remover if I have a particularly heinous zit. Honestly, H and I have bigger worries and if I stress about all the little things in addition to the big, I'm going to go crazy. I mean, obviously I'm not going to hop the Channel and start gorging on roquefort and glugging red wine though.

Ha, this reminds me that the friend who told me she was 6w pregnant last week told me after she'd chowed down most of a salad with blue cheese on it. I said nothing - it would only have made her feel bad, and she'd already eaten it.

loira are all the soft cheeses around you unpasteurized? Most of ours in the states are pasteurized so they are still okay for pregnancy. I'm hoping to have some cheese in Europe this fall though!

[loira]

Jun 22, 2015 11:46:08 GMT -5 boiler717 said:

Jun 22, 2015 9:09:10 GMT -5 loira said:

Ha, this reminds me that the friend who told me she was 6w pregnant last week told me after she'd chowed down most of a salad with blue cheese on it. I said nothing - it would only have made her feel bad, and she'd already eaten it.

loira are all the soft cheeses around you unpasteurized? Most of ours in the states are pasteurized so they are still okay for pregnancy. I'm hoping to have some cheese in Europe this fall though!

It depends on where you get them. A lot of the stuff sold in supermarkets in the UK tends to be pasteurised, but farmers markets and specialty shops sell the good stuff. Restaurants should be able to tell you. I really don't have a taste for any soft cheeses right now anyway, but if I did I wouldn't avoid them (aside from blue cheeses which I don't like anyway). I have honestly never heard of anyone getting sick from cheese in Europe, unless you count eating too much of it. I'm pretty relaxed when it comes to food though. Maybe ask Muddled how she handled the cheeses in Italy. 

Where will you be going in Europe?

[pooh8402]

Jun 22, 2015 12:18:59 GMT -5 @cookiemonster03 said:

um, I had no idea there was face wash not approved for pregnancy.

Stuff with salicylic acid and/or benzoyl peroxide.

My face wash is fine, but I had to give up my favorite day and night moisturizers--both have retinol in them.

[G22]

Jun 22, 2015 12:21:49 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

Jun 22, 2015 12:18:59 GMT -5 @cookiemonster03 said:

um, I had no idea there was face wash not approved for pregnancy.

Stuff with salicylic acid and/or benzoyl peroxide.

My face wash is fine, but I had to give up my favorite day and night moisturizers--both have retinol in them.

I gave up my stuff with salicylic acid and boy have I been breaking out. I did not get the "clear skin pregnancy glow" thing. I got the "I'm back in high school and going through puberty" thing. I can't wait to use that stuff again!

[boiler717]

Jun 22, 2015 12:11:56 GMT -5 loira said:

Jun 22, 2015 11:46:08 GMT -5 boiler717 said:

loira are all the soft cheeses around you unpasteurized? Most of ours in the states are pasteurized so they are still okay for pregnancy. I'm hoping to have some cheese in Europe this fall though!

It depends on where you get them. A lot of the stuff sold in supermarkets in the UK tends to be pasteurised, but farmers markets and specialty shops sell the good stuff. Restaurants should be able to tell you. I really don't have a taste for any soft cheeses right now anyway, but if I did I wouldn't avoid them (aside from blue cheeses which I don't like anyway). I have honestly never heard of anyone getting sick from cheese in Europe, unless you count eating too much of it. I'm pretty relaxed when it comes to food though. Maybe ask Muddled how she handled the cheeses in Italy. 

Where will you be going in Europe?

I am super relaxed about food. What about blue cheese is different?
I'll be in London (YAY!) Sept 8-13, then headed to Paris the 13-16. I will need all your recommendations . Will you still be there?

[boiler717]

Jun 22, 2015 12:21:49 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

Jun 22, 2015 12:18:59 GMT -5 @cookiemonster03 said:

um, I had no idea there was face wash not approved for pregnancy.

Stuff with salicylic acid and/or benzoyl peroxide.

My face wash is fine, but I had to give up my favorite day and night moisturizers--both have retinol in them.

My OB has retinol on the do not use list but benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are okay to use according to their practice. Everyone's different though!

[ivy]

boiler717, have you been to London and/or Paris before? We made that trip last Fall. Happy to make some recommendations if you're interested.

[ivy]

Jun 22, 2015 12:18:59 GMT -5 @cookiemonster03 said:

um, I had no idea there was face wash not approved for pregnancy.

Taking a seat next to you. And I went swimming last week. Why am I not supposed to go swimming? 

[G22]

Jun 22, 2015 12:42:10 GMT -5 ivy said:

Jun 22, 2015 12:18:59 GMT -5 @cookiemonster03 said:

um, I had no idea there was face wash not approved for pregnancy.

Taking a seat next to you. And I went swimming last week. Why am I not supposed to go swimming? 

Swimming is fine. I think the PP alluded to the fact that she was diving and jumping in, ie rough housing of sorts. I'm sure this early in pregnancy though, it didn't hurt anything.

[boiler717]

I go swimming all the time! I am pretty lax about rules. I heat deli turkey, avoid queso fresco (forgot about that for awhile, whoops), wear gloves to garden, and limit alcohol. I don't do anything crazy (roller coasters, bungee jump, water ski, stuff like that). I've already gotten yelled at on WTE from all the baybee moms to be (seriously, they are all like under 25) for being too reckless. Because you know I definitely don't care about my IVF pregnancy BAER.
ivy I'd love recs! We're staying at the Edition in London and W Opera in Paris if that helps.

[loira]

boiler717, I don't think there's anything different about them, I just abhor them so I stick them firmly in the 'no' category lol.

I will start putting a list together of all my recommendations for sure. What kind of stuff are you interested in seeing? London is huge, so it really depends on what your vibe is. Paris is smaller and a bit more doable in 3 days, but I have plenty of recommendations for that city, too. I've been 7 or 8 times now and it's always so beautiful. I really don't know if I'll still be here, but if I am I would love to do lunch or dinner!

[boiler717]

In both places we want to do a lot of walking around different neighbors, finding cute little cafes and shops. In London I want to see some main tourists spots (esp anything royal or literary!). We talked about heading out to Bath and nearby areas for a day, but I don't know if I want to do a tour or worry about a car. In Paris we want to do Versailles, Louvre, and I think my husband has some other spots.

[ivy]

Congrats spearmintleaf!!!

Awesome, boiler717. We stayed about 1.5 mile from each of your hotels. Obviously loira is going to have better intel, but I'll go through my notes tonight and message you. I kind of can't wait to go through it all again, haha. I'm so jealous you're going!

[swiftlyirun]

Jun 22, 2015 12:46:34 GMT -5 G22 said:

Jun 22, 2015 12:42:10 GMT -5 ivy said:

Taking a seat next to you. And I went swimming last week. Why am I not supposed to go swimming? 

Swimming is fine. I think the PP alluded to the fact that she was diving and jumping in, ie rough housing of sorts. I'm sure this early in pregnancy though, it didn't hurt anything though.

luckily it was like 3-4 of us and there was no rough housing. Thank you so much for that!

[swiftlyirun]

Jun 22, 2015 13:19:46 GMT -5 spearmintleaf said:

Omg guys my crazy mother just suggested I name the baby after my younger brother. The one who I said last night will probably not even be excited that I'm pregnant. He's a nice guy but we're not particularly close, he hasn't done anything of note in his life that I would hope would inspire the baby or something, he lives across the country so he'll probably have minimal impact on the kid... I mean.... what! Enough with the blatant favoritism, Mom! I almost wrote her back and told her she should get a dog and name it after my brother but I stopped myself. I just said "I'm not doing that."

OMG. Mothers can be crazy.

[boiler717]

cookiemonster read expecting better and you'll be set! It's quick.
Gloves to garden is a toxoplasmosis thing -- just like kitty litter. We back up to a woods and probably have all kinds of critters doing business in our flower beds.
Edit: aren't you in the city? I'm guessing it's less of a concern there!

[ssg73]

Another Great field trip in the books. I am hot and tired but it was fun and the kids enjoyed themselves.

Now I just have to finish my grades and get through trivia day tomorrow and a half day on Wednesday!!! Then my summer begins!! So excited!

DD is at my parents until Wednesday so I am foot loose and fancy free today and tomorrow. Ah that will be nice.

DW was nauseous this morning!! I was so excited.

[G22]

Jun 22, 2015 13:13:55 GMT -5 swiftlyirun said:

Jun 22, 2015 12:46:34 GMT -5 G22 said:

Swimming is fine. I think the PP alluded to the fact that she was diving and jumping in, ie rough housing of sorts. I'm sure this early in pregnancy though, it didn't hurt anything though.

luckily it was like 3-4 of us and there was no rough housing. Thank you so much for that!

Pregnancy is just a difference kind of mind game than TTTC/IF, but a mind game nonetheless. Asking others or googling has helped me calm the neurotic thoughts I've had along the way

FWIW, I have moments where I tend to forget I'm pregnant even now at 21 weeks. I was hiking on snow a couple weeks at Rocky Mountain NP and my dad and H were all "BE CAREFUL!". It took me a minute to realize why they were being so hovering, because that's not the norm. I wasn't doing anything dangerous, but now that I'm showing they were just being more watchful of me in case I tripped or slipped. It's easier for me to forget for a split second because I'm feeling great and pretty normal for the time being. This won't be the last time you have a moment like that!

[shanwalk]

Ultrasound was amazing. Measured right on track and heart rate of 138.

I sobbed with my feet in the stirrups for a solid 5 minutes. I'm so relieved.

[Muddled]

Jun 22, 2015 12:11:56 GMT -5 loira said:

Jun 22, 2015 11:46:08 GMT -5 boiler717 said:

loira are all the soft cheeses around you unpasteurized? Most of ours in the states are pasteurized so they are still okay for pregnancy. I'm hoping to have some cheese in Europe this fall though!

It depends on where you get them. A lot of the stuff sold in supermarkets in the UK tends to be pasteurised, but farmers markets and specialty shops sell the good stuff. Restaurants should be able to tell you. I really don't have a taste for any soft cheeses right now anyway, but if I did I wouldn't avoid them (aside from blue cheeses which I don't like anyway). I have honestly never heard of anyone getting sick from cheese in Europe, unless you count eating too much of it. I'm pretty relaxed when it comes to food though. Maybe ask Muddled how she handled the cheeses in Italy. 

Where will you be going in Europe?

I am a bad example. I ate them all.

[loira]

Jun 22, 2015 12:58:07 GMT -5 boiler717 said:

In both places we want to do a lot of walking around different neighbors, finding cute little cafes and shops. In London I want to see some main tourists spots (esp anything royal or literary!). We talked about heading out to Bath and nearby areas for a day, but I don't know if I want to do a tour or worry about a car. In Paris we want to do Versailles, Louvre, and I think my husband has some other spots.

Bath is very easy to get to by train from Paddington station (it takes about 2 hours), and is a small and walkable city. I definitely recommend it for a day trip and would not bother with a car or a guided tour. If you like Charles Dickens, I recommend the small but nicely curated Dickens Museum just down the street from where I live. The Tower of London is also a great experience, and I'd recommend it over Buckingham Palace.

Just to warn you, Versailles is definitely an all or most day thing. The Louvre is also enormous and you'll probably spend at least a morning or afternoon there. I personally prefer the Musée D'Orsay, but I understand that you've got to see the Louvre if it's your first time in Paris. If you want charming neighbourhoods, Le Marais is lovely. I also love Montmartre, though it can get fairly touristy. But if you stray from the main drag (har har) of Pigalle you can find some very nice little cafés and streets.

I'll PM you some more stuff later, including some of my favourite London pubs.

[loira]

Jun 22, 2015 14:08:36 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Jun 22, 2015 12:11:56 GMT -5 loira said:

I am a bad example. I ate them all.

You rebel, you! 

[KB]

shanwalk Yay!!

[KB]

Jun 22, 2015 12:58:07 GMT -5 boiler717 said:

In both places we want to do a lot of walking around different neighbors, finding cute little cafes and shops. In London I want to see some main tourists spots (esp anything royal or literary!). We talked about heading out to Bath and nearby areas for a day, but I don't know if I want to do a tour or worry about a car. In Paris we want to do Versailles, Louvre, and I think my husband has some other spots.

Can I put in a plug for Oxford? it's only 45 minutes by bus and it's so pretty. Not that I'm biased or anything.

[swiftlyirun]

Congrats shanwalk!

Thanks for the reassurance G22! I REALLY needed to hear that!! I feel like I have been OVERLY careful so far, and to slip up like that just makes me question myself.

[Muddled]

Jun 22, 2015 14:41:08 GMT -5 loira said:

Jun 22, 2015 14:08:36 GMT -5 Muddled said:

I am a bad example. I ate them all.

You rebel, you! 

there was no way in hell I was gong to italy for 2 weeks and not eat fresh mozz.

spearmintleaf, go to the Rodin Museum!

[ginkgoleaf]

Jun 21, 2015 17:02:47 GMT -5 belovedbride07 said:

I have my next ultrasound (and last with the RE) tomorrow at 9w3d. I'm so nervous!

I'll also have my progesterone level checked, and if it's good I can stop the PIO and suppositories, which I'm looking forward to.

How was your ultrasound today? Can to stop PIO yet?