no "week of Jan 23" thread?

[shauni27]

How is everyone? I am tired but I slept SO well last night--my first night home from DC!

I have my next doppler on Monday and as usual am really freaked out about it. I am so nervous that something will be wrong; I think in part because though we did not know we lost the baby until 16 weeks last time, growth stopped at 14 weeks and however many days, which is right where we are at now. And with minimal symptoms I am just always nervous. 

We had an ice storm here this morning that is continuing through the day. Blah.

[knx9211]

Oh hi! I will join you.

I had the worst heartburn yesterday. It was my own fault. Too many tomatoes during second tri is no joke.

You're going to be awesome, shauni27, I just know it! But I had that same feeling this time - it feels good to get over that bad point from my last pregnancy, and I can't wait for you to have that feeling, too <3

Our anatomy scan is on Monday I CAN'T WAIT!!! We're going to be sufficiently distracted this weekend to make the time go faster - we're headed to NYC to go see Hamilton again

[thoseareradishes]

Good morning! knx9211, I feel ya on the tomato heartburn, it's the pits! I love tomato sauce. I guess extra calcium from the tums is good for baby, haha?!

shauni27, I can imagine how nerve-wracking this must be for you. You got good results from your testing, right? I bet he is happy as a clam in there

My anatomy scan is tomorrow and I'm so excited!!

[shauni27]

knx9211, JEALOUS!!! Have a great time!
thoseareradishes, yes, all panorama results came back normal. I am just anxious and thinking of all of the other things that could go wrong, you know? And good luck tomorrow!! So exciting--such a big milestone!!

[thoseareradishes]

shauni27, I totally hear you on the anxiety. One thing that has helped me a little is knowing my little one is from a CCS normal embryo, so then I didn't have that to worry about, which, of course, free'd me up to worry about everything else! Hang in there, I hope this week flies by for you and you hear that beautiful heartbeat on Monday.

[oneslybookworm]

Hey ladies! Not much here...expecting mom's anatomy scan is (hopefully) tomorrow (please God, 4th time's a charm), so we'll see! She called me last night to ask if I would be in the delivery room with her...I mean, I'm honored, but I told her if she changes her mind later on that's totally fine! I don't want her to feel like she HAS to have me there, you know?

Excited to hear the results of your anatomy scans, knx9211 and thoseareradishes!!!

Hang in there shauni27, I'm sure everything is great!

[King26]

Hey ladies,

I have my Iv infusion and 10 week ultrasound tomorrow. I'm so nervous because I so don't have many symtpoms. Just exhaustion and headaches. I have my first ob appointment on Monday. Nervous!

Also, I'm having some pain in my abdomen today but I'm hoping it's nothing. It's just a sudden shooting pain then it's gone. It's happened several times today.

I'm on my phone so I'll tag later!

[mpc]

A very dear friend of mine shared this weekend that she is 12 weeks along with a baby girl. I was so happy for her I cried. It's the first friend pregnancy I've been legitimately and completely happy about in years. I almost forgot what it felt like, lol. She's been dealing with IF for much longer than me, and has lost several pregnancies along the way. We really got a lot closer when we were going through it together, but last year they decided they were done and moved on to fostering.

Looking forward to your next heartbeat check shauni27. I know these days leading up to it can be terrifying, but I will be thinking all good thoughts for you! I can't wait until you can start feeling the baby move every day - it's so reassuring.

yay for AS knx9211! And an even bigger yay for Hamilton! you know how jealous I am, lol!

Your AS is going to be great too, thoseareradishes!

oneslybookworm, you should just resign yourself to a delivery room announcement of the sex, haha.

Good luck tomorrow King26. Maybe the pain is round ligament pain? I would described that as sudden and shooting, but I guess it depends on where it is.

[knx9211]

mpc, yay for your friend!!

And since you're mentioning it, wtf does round ligament pain feel like? I've had this sharp(ish) nagging pain sometimes REALLY low. It's not constant, but it's also not just when I move. It also happens sometimes if, while sitting, I straighten up and lean forward. WTF is it? I also get it when my bladder is too full.

[oneslybookworm]

mpc, no joke, right?!

[mpc]

Jan 24, 2017 13:08:06 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

And since you're mentioning it, wtf does round ligament pain feel like? I've had this sharp(ish) nagging pain sometimes REALLY low. It's not constant, but it's also not just when I move. It also happens sometimes if, while sitting, I straighten up and lean forward. WTF is it? I also get it when my bladder is too full.

Yeah, it's usually pretty low for me. Sharp. Typically when I change positions, like getting up out of bed or off the couch. I just have to move slower. I bet it is what you are feeling.

[knx9211]

Jan 24, 2017 13:12:44 GMT -5 mpc said:

Jan 24, 2017 13:08:06 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

And since you're mentioning it, wtf does round ligament pain feel like? I've had this sharp(ish) nagging pain sometimes REALLY low. It's not constant, but it's also not just when I move. It also happens sometimes if, while sitting, I straighten up and lean forward. WTF is it? I also get it when my bladder is too full.

Yeah, it's usually pretty low for me. Sharp. Typically when I change positions, like getting up out of bed or off the couch. I just have to move slower. I bet it is what you are feeling.

Sounds like it! Phew. Just wanted to know it's normal. Is it Monday yet?

[shauni27]

oneslybookworm, the BM sounds so amazing. I am glad she wants to be so involved with you during this process. You deserve it!
King26 and knx9211, I think that is round ligament pain. I have it too, just the way you described it. and King26, I am right there with you. The lack of symptoms makes this so hard! I was feeling better about all the cramping and twinges, etc, but now they are mellowing out and it freaks me out again.

[loira]

Jan 24, 2017 13:08:06 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

mpc , yay for your friend!!

And since you're mentioning it, wtf does round ligament pain feel like? I've had this sharp(ish) nagging pain sometimes REALLY low. It's not constant, but it's also not just when I move. It also happens sometimes if, while sitting, I straighten up and lean forward. WTF is it? I also get it when my bladder is too full.

Yes, I had that BAD with V. It got worse when I needed to pee. Definitely RLP.

Took A to get her MMR+Chicken pox vax today. She's usually pretty good about shots, but was inconsolable for these ones. I really need to start taking her to more social things. She hates all new people. I'm not sure what she hated more, getting weighed and measured (strangers! looking at her! touching her!) or the actual shots.

[thoseareradishes]

shauni27, knx9211, King26, I've been getting (what I assume is) RLP for weeks now- when I get out of bed too fast, or sneeze, or stand up too fast. It's a shooting pain that doubles me over for a second and I yell ow ow ow and H looks at me like I've lost my mind!

[knx9211]

Jan 24, 2017 16:45:45 GMT -5 thoseareradishes said:

shauni27 , knx9211 , King26 , I've been getting (what I assume is) RLP for weeks now- when I get out of bed too fast, or sneeze, or stand up too fast. It's a shooting pain that doubles me over for a second and I yell ow ow ow and H looks at me like I've lost my mind!

Oh man, I blew my nose too aggressively the other day and thought I was going to double over.

[King26]

I hope your appointment goes well shauni27,
YAY for the anatomy scans thoseareradishes, knx9211,
I'm glad she wants you there in the delivery room oneslybookworm, that's exciting!

[awkwardpenguin]

I'm 31 weeks today, which is so, so crazy. We are having trouble working out coverage for my maternity leave, which has me stressed out. I'm responsible for a task that is required for a few million in revenue, so you'd think my employer would be motivated to work it out.

I have a hard time keeping up with the regular TTTC board. I still have so many feelings about DOR and how unfair IF is. It can be hard to watch other people go through it too. I am rooting for everyone but it's still hard.

[Chrysanthemum]

Hugs and luck to you shauni27!
The relationship you and EM are developing seems so special and filled with trust and respect oneslybookworm. I'm so happy for you!
GL tomorrow thoseareradishes!
Um, those are the first tri symptoms friend. King26 You got this!

We're doing well over here. C is 3 weeks old. Sometimes I look into his eyes and just tear up, I'm so grateful he's here. I have like a million newborn questions but don't know where to post them. MM moms? It feels weird to post outside of our IF world! Anyways, C had probably his most difficult night last night. He woke up at 3 and Refused to eat. And screamed for an hour and a half. It was so hard to watch him struggle and not know how to help him. Finally, we were able to calm him but wow, that was tough. We're all tired today!

[cherryvalance]

Hello!

knx9211 and thoseareradishes, YAYAYAYAY for your anatomy scans! How exciting! I can't believe you're both nearly halfway through!

King26, yay for the OB appointment! It's so weird to move on.

awkwardpenguin, 31 weeks?!

The RLP flares are no joke. I'm constantly trying to play it off in front of kids after turning around too quickly.

I FINALLY found the baby's heartbeat with my home doppler! For like two weeks I mistook mine for his, then I couldn't find his for another week or two.

[grover]

So much work drama today with my coworker accusing me of not teaching today while she was out. She had a shitty sub who was not helpful, I got the three things done that were on our list (well, we'll see how many kiddos come back with the study guide completely finished, but that's on them not me.) I feel a little bad for her since she's also TTTC and currently going through the adoption wait, but please don't .Ake shit up and take it out on me. She interrupted my later class to accuse me of hiding and or losing her answer key (never saw them today, so either she or sub misplaced them) then pulled me out of lunch to question what exactly I did while in our class today....

Not only has my blood pressure been elevated today in my anger, I really wish there was a way to take half days between now and due date under FMLA to only work afternoons and not deal with her crazy. That's unfortunately not possible, so now I'll be asking my Dr next week to write me out early. My original plan was to work til Friday before due date (only 8 weeks of FMLA before summer starts) but I'm seriously considering taking unpaid leave for either 2-4 weeks early. I love my other coteacher, but am over all this drama with the one.

[grover]

awkwardpenguin I can't believe we're already 31 weeks today! Some days it feels like it's taken forever to get this far and other days it feels like this pregnancy has flown by!

[cactuscookie]

Jan 24, 2017 19:21:28 GMT -5 Chrysanthemum said:

We're doing well over here. C is 3 weeks old. Sometimes I look into his eyes and just tear up, I'm so grateful he's here. I have like a million newborn questions but don't know where to post them. MM moms? It feels weird to post outside of our IF world! Anyways, C had probably his most difficult night last night. He woke up at 3 and Refused to eat. And screamed for an hour and a half. It was so hard to watch him struggle and not know how to help him. Finally, we were able to calm him but wow, that was tough. We're all tired today!

I still get that feeling with H. I just look at her and can't believe she came from a failed IVF cycle. I'm so, so lucky.

Sorry about the rough night! We definitely had some of those with H when she was a newborn.
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[thoseareradishes]

Everything looked good at our anatomy scan! Little girl is doing great, up to 10 ounces!

[awkwardpenguin]

Jan 25, 2017 10:26:34 GMT -5 thoseareradishes said:

Everything looked good at our anatomy scan! Little girl is doing great, up to 10 ounces!

Yay!!!!!  I have a growth scan today - both nervous and excited about it.

[King26]

I'm at the clinic getting my infusion. Baby looks good! Measuring right at 10 weeks , heart rate of 163, sucking it's thumb and kicking it's legs. I love that we got to see it moving around. I still can't believe this is real. I think this is my last regular appointment here. I will do one more infusion then I'm done. I will be so sad to leave them..they've been amazing.

[thoseareradishes]

Hope it goes well awkwardpenguin!

Great news King26! It's so cool when you can see them moving.

[knx9211]

oneslybookworm, WAIT IS TODAY THE DAY?!

[mpc]

King26 10 weeks was my favorite ultrasound! I mean, when you are further along there is more to see, but at 10 weeks I was still so terrified and didn't expect to see so much movement and wiggling. It was amazing. i'm glad you had a good scan.  (heart)

[knx9211]

Jan 25, 2017 14:33:37 GMT -5 mpc said:

King26 10 weeks was my favorite ultrasound! I mean, when you are further along there is more to see, but at 10 weeks I was still so terrified and didn't expect to see so much movement and wiggling. It was amazing. i'm glad you had a good scan.  (heart)

We went for an elective one at 9+5 and it was SO FUN. Giant headed baby just in there jumping around. I loved it. Ours didn't do much when we were in at 12 weeks. Lazy just like Mom.