Week of 3/27

[scm1011]

Mar 28, 2017 1:53:59 GMT -5 awick14 said:

scm1011 - seeing the Easter bunny is a thing? Lol and wow at him being intoxicated. Yikes!

Yes, you sit on his lap and get a picture taken just like with Santa. Is that not a thing in Canada?

[awick14]

Mar 28, 2017 7:05:43 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Mar 28, 2017 1:53:59 GMT -5 awick14 said:

scm1011 - seeing the Easter bunny is a thing? Lol and wow at him being intoxicated. Yikes!

Yes, you sit on his lap and get a picture taken just like with Santa. Is that not a thing in Canada?

Not that I know of. (@loria)

[oneslybookworm]

Thanks everyone. It is incredibly stressful, which brings up all the old IF feelings of "why couldn't I just get pregnant like everyone damn other person in my life"...which of course just adds to the bitterness at times. I'm trying not to let it get to me...I honestly, 100% feel like adoption is the way for us, but when things just get to be too hard to deal with at times I revert back to thinking that another round of IVF maybe would have been a better idea.

I have a call in to my therapist to schedule some time. A part of me knows (logically) that this will be good for me, but the other part of me also thinks "why bother." I mean...nothing is going to make it better until it's over, one way or another, and no amount of therapy will make it come to a close faster. I'm feeling incredibly defeated about all of this right now.

[awkwardpenguin]

oneslybookworm, I understand how it can feel pointless, but remember self care is so important. The adoption process can be so hard and everything you can do to take care of yourself makes you a better mom to your little girl. Hugs.

[shauni27]

oneslybookworm, I wish I could wrap you in a big hug and take away your frustration and stress. You are being incredibly strong and rational with all of this and it is ok and totally normal to feel defeated regularly. I literally cannot imagine. Hugs. I hope the therapy helps a bit.

[loira]

Mar 28, 2017 7:13:40 GMT -5 awick14 said:

Mar 28, 2017 7:05:43 GMT -5 scm1011 said:

Yes, you sit on his lap and get a picture taken just like with Santa. Is that not a thing in Canada?

Not that I know of. (@loria)

I mean, there might be places that do this in Canada, but I've never seen it. Definitely not a thing in the UK either. The only reason I knew of this is because boiler717 posted a TBT pic the other day of T with a bunny last year.

[scm1011]

(((oneslybookworm)))

[mpc]

At 36+2 they estimate my baby weighs 7 lbs 5 oz. Yikes. Sounds to me like she's ready to come out now, no?

I had an ultrasound to check on baby's kidneys again. They are still somewhat dilated, but not near as much as DS's were at this point. We saw a diff doctor and he was going on and on about what this could mean and I cut him off and was basically like, send the report to the urologist, if he's concerned, I'll talk to him. Because we're been dealing with it for years and I feel like I already know what this guy could tell me. His job is just to measure, and then pass me on. And last I talked to the urologist he wasn't concerned and isn't planning on doing half of what we did for DS.

I'm thinking of you today awkwardpenguin!! Hope everything is going great!

[awick14]

@maggiethorton- I can see what you mean. If it helps my DD was conceived on a cycle where I never got a positive OPK or a temp spike the entire cycle. I only tested because we were having our consult with the RE the next day and I wanted to be able to tell her I wasn't pregnant.

[loira]

Mar 28, 2017 13:18:35 GMT -5 awick14 said:

@maggiethorton- I can see what you mean. If it helps my DD was conceived on a cycle where I never got a positive OPK or a temp spike the entire cycle. I only tested because we were having our consult with the RE the next day and I wanted to be able to tell her I wasn't pregnant.

I still love this story! (heart)

[dellabear]

(( oneslybookworm,))

The Easter bunny comes to our local farmers market, we took DD a couple years ago and it was a mob scene.

[mpc]

Before and after of my haircut last week. PDQ/limited time only and all that jazz. It ended up being about 14 inches cut off. It's a tiny bit shorter in the back than the front, but I told the guy not to go too crazy with that.  Maybe it's a mom cut, I don't know and don't really care. It's fun and feels totally weird still.

*poof*

[loira]

mpc, I love it! But it's similar to my hair these days (only I have bangs) so I'm biased.

[oneslybookworm]

Love it, mpc!!!

[mpc]

Mar 28, 2017 14:16:26 GMT -5 loira said:

mpc , I love it! But it's similar to my hair these days (only I have bangs) so I'm biased.

I had some bangs that had grown out to about the top of my ears right now. I decided to keep letting them grow for the time being. maybe next year I'll get bored again and cut them short.

[pooh8402]

awick14, eh sorta settled. Lots of boxes still all over the place. And we'll be starting our renovations next week so I'm almost like, why bother? I start work next Monday, assuming they clear me from my drug test (I'm on adhd meds, so those will be in my system and no one has called to verify my prescription. I did disclose). I'm a little nervous now since it's been a week and I've heard nothing, although this hospital had not shown evidence of moving quickly.

mpc, I wouldn't pay too much attention to that ultrasound weight. They're notorious for being inaccurate.

[starryfish]

Mar 28, 2017 11:29:56 GMT -5 mpc said:

At 36+2 they estimate my baby weighs 7 lbs 5 oz. Yikes. Sounds to me like she's ready to come out now, no?

I had an ultrasound to check on baby's kidneys again. They are still somewhat dilated, but not near as much as DS's were at this point. We saw a diff doctor and he was going on and on about what this could mean and I cut him off and was basically like, send the report to the urologist, if he's concerned, I'll talk to him. Because we're been dealing with it for years and I feel like I already know what this guy could tell me. His job is just to measure, and then pass me on. And last I talked to the urologist he wasn't concerned and isn't planning on doing half of what we did for DS.

I'm thinking of you today awkwardpenguin !! Hope everything is going great!

At 35+3 they estimated DD to be 7lbs8oz but they said it could be off by +/- a pound. She was born 5 days later and weighed 6lbs13oz. Luckily I had the steroid shot at 34w and so her lungs were ok. they really don't like babies coming before 37w. I was hospitalized for pre-e and their whole goal was for me to make it to 37w even tho she was measure 4w+ ahead lol. So glad you made it this far and you haven't had pre-e! 

[loira]

Mar 28, 2017 14:18:27 GMT -5 mpc said:

Mar 28, 2017 14:16:26 GMT -5 loira said:

mpc , I love it! But it's similar to my hair these days (only I have bangs) so I'm biased.

I had some bangs that had grown out to about the top of my ears right now. I decided to keep letting them grow for the time being. maybe next year I'll get bored again and cut them short.

Well mine have grown out way too long. I kept meaning to get them trimmed, but never seem to remember. I love having them, but I'm such a flake about maintaining them. I would not advise cutting your own. I did that in Korea and it was pretty bad, haha.

[shauni27]

mpc nice cut!! That is so drastic; I would not have known it was you!

[mrsgoontz]

Love the haircut mpc!

oneslybookworm you're just amazing. I really hope you know that.

I had my first appt with my regular OB today. I switched after the fiasco with my last one. She was actually the on-call OB at the hospital and I was so impressed with her. She is bringing me in every 2 weeks until I'm much further along and will come in once a week. I'll do cultures every 4 weeks to make sure nothing inappropriate is growing/hanging out. Even though I am not at a higher risk of an infection this time she's not taking any chances so it's giving me pieace of mind. shauni27 I get a HB check every 2 weeks when I go and she said if I want more I can call them and just come in. You inspired me to ask so thank you!

[awkwardpenguin]

mpc, your hair looks great, I love it!

I'm still just hanging out, hopefully making some progress. Will get an update in a few hours, having regular but mild contractions.

[konapoppy]

Thinking of you today Adora Belle Dearheart. I hope you get great news today.

awkwardpenguin, hope all is going well!

[shauni27]

mrsgoontz, it was so helpful and reassuring. We did bi-weekly at first and then my anxiety was too high and I switched to weekly. They assured me that it was totally fine and not uncommon and that if I wanted to come in DAILY they would be happy to do that. I hope your team makes you feel just as welcome and calm.

[mrsgoontz]

Adora Belle Dearheart I'm sorry you guys are still in limbo. I take the growth as a good sign though. I'm glad you don't have to wait so long until your next appointment this time.  Continued thoughts for you all.

[oneslybookworm]

Adora Belle Dearheart, so many hugs right now. I'm sorry this is so up in the air, definitely keeping you in my thoughts!!

[thoseareradishes]

((Adora Belle Dearheart))

[awick14]

((Adora Belle Dearheart))

[awkwardpenguin]

Hugs Adora Belle Dearheart.

[scm1011]

(((Adora Belle Dearheart))) I'm sorry you're still in limbo. I hope you get some clarity soon.

[shauni27]

I said this in the GP thread but my heart is with you, Adora Belle Dearheart. Please take care of yourself. xo