Week of July 24

[cactuscookie]

Jul 24, 2017 19:13:13 GMT -5 loira said:

dellabear , I'm curious, why did your doctor say bottles were bad? A still gets about 4 per day. She'll also drink out of a straw cup, so I don't see the harm developmentally, and she doesn't fall asleep with a bottle in her mouth so I doubt it's wrecking her teeth... I quite like it because I didn't breastfeed, so it's a special mama-baby cuddle time, but if it's terrible maybe I should stop.

My doctor also wanted us to stop bottles soon after she turned 1, and she didn't offer up a good reason at all. Everything I read online also seemed silly - mostly it supposed to be for their teeth, so...just brush her teeth, like you would for any other food? I didn't see the big deal. H's last bottle was at daycare between her lunch and her nap, so it wasn't like her teeth would be clean then anyway.

[King26]

oneslybookworm, Such a sweet picture. Yeah working without pay is no picnic (says the woman taking 6 weeks without pay.....) but I think it'll be worth it in the end. I hope you can find a nanny or daycare soon!

cherryvalance, Baby will be here before you know it! I hope on your due date since it's my birthday :-)

[cherryvalance]

King26, thanks! I have to get a non stress test done tomorrow, so of course that's freaking me out.

[awick14]

oneslybookworm- I'm sorry that sounds so frustrating.

@shaunu27! I hope your snuggling baby boy as well!

[mrsgoontz]

oneslybookworm EEEEE!!! Such a sweet picture, I am so happy for you guys. That stinks about time off not being paid, H and I work for the same company so we can't both take FMLA at the same time. I hope you find the care G needs soon, he's such a cutie, how could anyone say no to him??

shauni27 it looks like your little man is here!! I can't believe it, I can't wait to see him. Enjoy those snuggles!

cherryvalance, final count down is on!

GL with the transfer pooh8402!

King26 My H just got his tDap last week. That's so weird your insurance doesnt cover it. I'm glad you found a place that will do it for free. I also tested positive for B strep early on and they will re-test me when I'm closer to delivering. I think you just get antibiotics hooked up to you during labor.

dellabear - we have 2 remaining embryos. At most, we will have one more and we have had discussions on what to do with the remaining embryo. Just discontinue storage, donate it to a family, etc. It's so hard considering everything you went through to get those sweet little embryos even when you know you don't want more children.

I have my glucose test tomorrow morning, FX I pass.

[linz]

Jul 24, 2017 8:48:16 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

Howdy!

At my ENT's office, first post-op appointment after sinus surgery. It's my first clean out and I'm dreading it. I couldn't even take any good pain meds thanks to the FET. I did take 3 extra strength Tylenol (asked an ER doc yesterday that I'm friends with just to make sure).

And this afternoon, I have a monitoring appointment to see if my uterine lining is thick enough to do my transfer!

Good luck!

For PIO, H did all my shots. I would the oil in the syringe and then put that in a heating pad to warm it up. While that was happening I would ice the spot he would do the shot. We switched sides each night. Sometimes the ice helped and I felt nothing, sometimes it hurt like hell but goes quick. (I iced when we did injectibles as well).  I always stood to do the shot. Usually in front of H's dresser since it's tall. I would put my hands on the dresser and stand so the side he was doing the shot on was kind of popped out. Then I would relax my other leg. I had really bad red marks from it so if you get those buy cortizone cream. It helped a ton.

[loira]

shauni27, congratulations! Can't wait to see photos of your sweet baby!

[kristind3]

Eeek oneslybookworm,so sweet!!

[lms]

You look so peaceful oneslybookworm! Glad you guys are settling in but it stinks you can't get more time off work. At least your H can take additional time off to be home with G.

[midwest07]

Jul 24, 2017 13:15:03 GMT -5 King26 said:

Ok two things. 1. Did your H's get the TDAP shot? We are trying to find somewhere that will cover DH's shot but no one will. They gave me mine at the OB/GYN clinic but wouldn't give him one.

2. I tested positive for Group B Strep. What does this mean? Do I need some type of antibiotic?

I am a little behind, but thought I would comment on this. I tested positive and had to have antibiotics during labor. I was very nervous about getting to the hospital and getting it started in time. I was told they ideally want you to have the antibiotics at least 4 hours before delivery, and then you keep receiving it every 4 hours. As it turned out, I was induced and they started the antibiotics first and then the pitocin, and by the time I actually had DD, it was around 20 hours later and I had at least 4 doses of antibiotics. So it all worked out and everything was fine and I didn't have any issues with the antibiotics. But I do think you should mention the potential allergy issue and there might be other options. I don't recall the type I was given.

[cherryvalance]

@daylily, that sucks. I had weekly u/s between 6-9 weeks at my RE and just waiting the week was killing me. Can they make an exception because of your history or are you trying to just distract and go with it?

[swiftlyirun]

shauni27 - congrats!!! can't wait to hear your story and see that sweet baby!

@daylily I'm so sorry, that's so unsettling. BUT the fun news is we're only a few days apart. I'm 6w3d. Did they say why so long between the beta and the scan? True it wouldn't change anything, but maybe your sanity level. So frustrating.

[King26]

@daylily, The waiting is the hardest. We had a scan at 6 weeks, 8 weeks, then 10 weeks. Each time took forever!

So I got 7 packages in the mail today. DH is going to have a heartattack LOL but I finished off our registries at BRU and Target so everything is coming this week. I built the hamper and the Kick n Play today and put them in the room. I also vacuumed the room. Things are looking good!

[starryfish]

Jul 26, 2017 14:22:11 GMT -5 King26 said:

@daylily , The waiting is the hardest. We had a scan at 6 weeks, 8 weeks, then 10 weeks. Each time took forever!

So I got 7 packages in the mail today. DH is going to have a heartattack LOL but I finished off our registries at BRU and Target so everything is coming this week. I built the hamper and the Kick n Play today and put them in the room. I also vacuumed the room. Things are looking good!

OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE the kick n play piano. seriously, one of the BEST purchases ever! 

[pooh8402]

Jul 26, 2017 16:01:06 GMT -5 starryfish said:

Jul 26, 2017 14:22:11 GMT -5 King26 said:

@daylily , The waiting is the hardest. We had a scan at 6 weeks, 8 weeks, then 10 weeks. Each time took forever!

So I got 7 packages in the mail today. DH is going to have a heartattack LOL but I finished off our registries at BRU and Target so everything is coming this week. I built the hamper and the Kick n Play today and put them in the room. I also vacuumed the room. Things are looking good!

OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE the kick n play piano. seriously, one of the BEST purchases ever! 

Ditto. We loved that thing and used it forever!

[swiftlyirun]

Jul 26, 2017 13:12:26 GMT -5 @daylily said:

swiftlyirun, yes! And did I read yesterday that you're an OTF-er too? We can check in about workouts too. Have you been going regularly since your BFP?

Yes love some OTF!! I have been going regularly just trying to keep my HR in the green. Although I had a hard time restraining myself during peak performance week. I may or may not have vomited after the 500m row. I didn't go back much last week because I realized I needed to chill.

Yay for another OTFer!!!

[konapoppy]

mrsgoontz, how was your glucose test? I had the one hour challenge today and it sucked. I really hope I passed.

Also, update from last week: my perinatologist won't let me go to 38 weeks, so my family and friends will be safe lol.

[knx9211]

P is going through an extremely fussy stage. It's exhausting. I want to get a couple of things done but he's been eating constantly and will cry if he's not held. I finally just got him go to sleep in his rock and play, but I know it won't last.

[mrsgoontz]

Jul 26, 2017 22:33:39 GMT -5 konapoppy said:

mrsgoontz , how was your glucose test? I had the one hour challenge today and it sucked. I really hope I passed.

Also, update from last week: my perinatologist won't let me go to 38 weeks, so my family and friends will be safe lol.

I get my results in 3-4 days so I'm assuming early next week. The drink wasn't pleasant but it wasn't horrible either. I am crossing my swollen ankles that we both pass! I can't imagine life without poptarts in it right now. 


We also had a growth u/s and BabyGoontz is looking good. 2lb 15oz and he was folding himself in half, at one point you could see him touch his face with his foot. Crazy kid. He is still breach though, stinker. I have another u/s at 36 weeks and hopefully he has turned. 

[mrsgoontz]

Jul 27, 2017 12:18:41 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

P is going through an extremely fussy stage. It's exhausting. I want to get a couple of things done but he's been eating constantly and will cry if he's not held. I finally just got him go to sleep in his rock and play, but I know it won't last.

Hugs. You're doing great. I'm sorry he's being fussy but I can't blame him for loving you so much and wanting to be held, you're just amazing. Sending you sleepy baby vibes!

[thoseareradishes]

knx9211, I'm right there with you. E is such a crank some days. Of course she doesn't want to sleep in her swing anymore, just on one of us. I'm so nervous about next week when H goes back to work and I don't have a second set of hands around. I just need to eat, go to the bathroom, pump, and wash bottles kid. Just give me enough time to do that!

[knx9211]

Jul 27, 2017 12:56:29 GMT -5 mrsgoontz said:

Jul 27, 2017 12:18:41 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

P is going through an extremely fussy stage. It's exhausting. I want to get a couple of things done but he's been eating constantly and will cry if he's not held. I finally just got him go to sleep in his rock and play, but I know it won't last.

Hugs. You're doing great. I'm sorry he's being fussy but I can't blame him for loving you so much and wanting to be held, you're just amazing. Sending you sleepy baby vibes!

Thank you. He was an angel when he woke up last time. All smiles. Now back to fuss. Haha

[knx9211]

Jul 27, 2017 13:22:47 GMT -5 thoseareradishes said:

knx9211, I'm right there with you. E is such a crank some days. Of course she doesn't want to sleep in her swing anymore, just on one of us. I'm so nervous about next week when H goes back to work and I don't have a second set of hands around. I just need to eat, go to the bathroom, pump, and wash bottles kid. Just give me enough time to do that!

Ugh I tried to pump earlier because we're going to dinner Saturday for DH's birthday and my mom is watching him. I got about 3 minutes in when he took a giant dump and then started freaking out. Thanks, kiddo. He sleeps really well when I first put him down. Last night, 9-2. Back down at 3. But no matter what time he's back down, he's up between 5-6 and won't sleep anymore unless it's on me. I like the snuggles but would love if he slept better in the morning.

[thoseareradishes]

Jul 27, 2017 15:37:09 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Jul 27, 2017 13:22:47 GMT -5 thoseareradishes said:

knx9211 , I'm right there with you. E is such a crank some days. Of course she doesn't want to sleep in her swing anymore, just on one of us. I'm so nervous about next week when H goes back to work and I don't have a second set of hands around. I just need to eat, go to the bathroom, pump, and wash bottles kid. Just give me enough time to do that!

Ugh I tried to pump earlier because we're going to dinner Saturday for DH's birthday and my mom is watching him. I got about 3 minutes in when he took a giant dump and then started freaking out. Thanks, kiddo. He sleeps really well when I first put him down. Last night, 9-2. Back down at 3. But no matter what time he's back down, he's up between 5-6 and won't sleep anymore unless it's on me. I like the snuggles but would love if he slept better in the morning.

I feel so guilty that I don't want to hold her constantly but I just need a break sometimes.  I was able to transfer her to her pack and play for a little while, thankfully.  E also gets up around 6 (but will sleep in her bassinet all night, yay).  We end up going a lot of walks around the neighborhood, because she's not sleepy anymore and she's not hungry, and there is only so much floor play she (and I) will tolerate.

[Chrysanthemum]

Hey! I haven't check in for a few weeks, but I've been reading all the updates. Summer has gone by fast! I go back to work on Monday. C and I have had a fun and busy summer. He's visited 6 states so far, such a good traveler! We started PT for his gross motor and have seen huge improvements already. I hope the PT agrees when we see her again next week. Progress with solids is very inconsistent. I think he enjoys the power of refusal. The look on his face when he seals his lips and grins is hilarious! I hope the transition back into a FT working mom and daycare goes well. I "only" had 5 weeks off but I'm still a little nervous about it.

[loira]

Jul 27, 2017 17:04:05 GMT -5 thoseareradishes said:

Jul 27, 2017 15:37:09 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Ugh I tried to pump earlier because we're going to dinner Saturday for DH's birthday and my mom is watching him. I got about 3 minutes in when he took a giant dump and then started freaking out. Thanks, kiddo. He sleeps really well when I first put him down. Last night, 9-2. Back down at 3. But no matter what time he's back down, he's up between 5-6 and won't sleep anymore unless it's on me. I like the snuggles but would love if he slept better in the morning.

I feel so guilty that I don't want to hold her constantly but I just need a break sometimes.  I was able to transfer her to her pack and play for a little while, thankfully.  E also gets up around 6 (but will sleep in her bassinet all night, yay).  We end up going a lot of walks around the neighborhood, because she's not sleepy anymore and she's not hungry, and there is only so much floor play she (and I) will tolerate.

Hugs to you. This was something I had a really hard time accepting. I thought once A was here I would want her with me, next to me, all the time. But the truth is I get tired and frustrated like any parent. I'm an introvert and I need time alone. It's hard to admit to myself as someone who struggled so much to get her here. Now that she's older and not so fragile, it's a little easier to say I need a break, but the guilt does sometimes resurface.

[awick14]

thoseareradishes & loira, I feel the same. Some days when DH gets home I'm like here I need to pee in peace and maybe sit in the bathroom by myself for 10-15 mins. (I feel guilty about this but urg being home with DD all the time is...hard.)

DD had her first (chest) x-ray today. I'm defiantly more traumatized then she was. (She had to go in the plastic tube thing and she sobbed the whole time, but didn't scream) The x-ray is because she may have been exposed to TB. (Highly unlikely but to be safe they want to test her because if she does have it it can turn bad fast. (Skin test was negative, but they say x-rays are more accurate for someone under 5)

[thoseareradishes]

Oh your poor girl awick14! Will you get the results soon?

[konapoppy]

Hugs to all the new mamas. You are doing a great job.

[cherryvalance]

awick14, I'm sorry <3. I can't imagine how rough it is when you know she needs it, but it scares/hurts her. Poor baby!