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Mommy and Mommy 2B Monday
For Mommies-to-be:
How many weeks are you?
When is your EDD?
How are you feeling?
What are you craving?
What is grossing you out?
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately?
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments?
Have you / will you found out the sex?
Any names picked out?
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes?
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s):
Best part of your week?
Worst part of your week?
Milestones?
PIP those kiddos!

"You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. Seuss
TTC #1 August 2014. BFP 9/26! EDD 6/9/15
Baby A born 6/17/2015
Re: Mommy and Mommy 2B Monday
When is your EDD? Tomorrow! Eep!
How are you feeling? Fine. Lots of BH, but nothing too intense or painful.
What are you craving? Food. Give me all the food.
What is grossing you out? Nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? We got the rest of that amazon order. Just a romper, a little toy, baby on board signs for the cars, and an adorable singing/light-up elephant.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Appointment in half an hour. Haven't decided whether to get checked or not...
Have you / will you found out the sex? Soon!
Any names picked out? Yep
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? No progress this week. Oops...

"You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. SeussLO Age: 12 weeks!
Best part of week: my Dad came up this weekend and spent the night with Sophia. He is the cutest Papi!
Worst part of week: She has had 2 terrible screaming crying fits this weekend. I'm talking wailing, inconsolable crying, shaking fits. It has happened twice on our drive home from somewhere even though she normally loves her car seat.
Milestones: I see a tooth coming in!!! The pedi said she would probably start teething early last month but I can see a little white tooth under her gums! Crazy!
TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
~Started acupuncture in May 2014~
~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~
TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
~Started acupuncture in May 2014~
~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~
How many weeks are you? 14+0
When is your EDD? December 7th
How are you feeling? pretty good, 1st tri felt like it flew, so I'm getting a little stressed about everything we want to get done in the next 6 months.
What are you craving? absolutely nothing. finding anything I want to eat has been difficult.
What is grossing you out? everything, especially meat. I get hungry, but then can't think of anything I actually want to put in my body.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? nope
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? I had an appointment last week, everything was measuring on track, no weight gain yet, next appointment is Centering in a few weeks.
Have you / will you found out the sex?
we will find out
Any names picked out? still just lists
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? ha
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
Best: Yesterday, he was a riot. We were laughing so much at his silliness. I love the personality he's got coming out.
Worst: The fits when he doesn't get what he wants are fun to deal with.
Milestones: Not sure if he's had one. He's getting more and more confident in walking.
Here's today. Cars taste good.
My Goodreads Read Shelf
* After 22 months and 2 failed IUIs, we finally got our BFP *
DS delivered naturally at 41w6d on 4/18/14
LOs Age(s): 5 months tomorrow!
Best part of your week? Lots of smiles and he's getting to be so much fun to play with.
Worst part of your week? A couple not so happy car trips when he's usually an angel in the car.
Milestones? Nothing new
PIP those kiddos!
dx: Unexplained IF (mild MFI)
TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN
IVF #1 (May 2013): Antagonist Protocol:24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
IVF #2 (August 2013): Lupron Stop Protocol:
28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
FET #1 (April 2014): transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP
C.J. born 01/09/15
LOs Age(s): 5 weeks
Best part of your week? I've had to work the last two days closing up my classroom. He's been a peach in letting me work and sleeping well on the road and in his stroller.
Worst part of your week? It's been an adjustment for Jimothy and I with him going back to work. I can't do all the wakeups, daily chores and fussing then watch him get to stroll in and go to the gym for 1.5 hours after work. Then just get up and go to bed early because "he worked all day".
Milestones? This kid has to be hitting s growth spurt...bottomless pit this week.
PIP those kiddos!
We have a weekly date with Vince's great grandma...she LOVES to snuggle him and it warms my heart to see how happy it makes her.
Baby Boy born 5.3.15
He's so adorable.
Have you been able to get some time away alone while Jimothy watches the little guy?
Baby E born: 2/16/2014 at 12:56pm. 5lb 15oz
Baby Boy born 5.3.15
LOs Age(s): 12 weeks
Best part of your week? Cuddling him to sleep every night. I just can't believe that I get to be his mommy.
Worst part of your week? Finding out that I'm being laid off from my job. I'm lucky to get time with LO but financially it's no bueno.
Milestones? Lots of smiles, better head control, and more awake/alert times.
PIP those kiddos!
His faces when he chews on things crack me up. And sitting in his bumbo.

"You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. SeussHow many weeks are you? 16 + 2
When is your EDD? 11/21
How are you feeling? Tired, still nauseated sometimes but that's getting better. Dr. wants to start me on iron supplements b/c I'm slightly anemic. Hopefully that will give me some more energy. I'm also still struggling with some PGAL anxiety but I'm just taking one day at a time. Each day I am still pregnant makes me feel a little better.
What are you craving? BBQ Potato chips
What is grossing you out? Coffee and Chinese food
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? I received a whole bunch of hand-me-down cloth diapers, board books, a boppy etc. from a friend. I also got some baby clothes from a local free group on FB.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Just got the results back from my quad screen and all appears to be well! 20 week u/s and appt. in early July
Have you / will you found out the sex? It's a boy!
Any names picked out? A few, but that's a secret for now
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? No theme really. It's just a hodgepodge right now but it's green so I'm starting with that.
Married August 2009
3 years. 5 losses.
Our rainbow baby boy born 11.16.15

"You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. SeussLOs Age(s): 6 weeks
Best part of your week? Bringing him home!!!!! Plus lots of cuddle time
Worst part of your week? The anxiety the comes with bringing him home. Last night was our first night at home, and he didn't finish a bottle. He is making this mommy a little nervous/overwhelmed.
Milestones? Coming home, and no more feeding tube!
PIP those kiddos!
Disregard the extremely messy coffee table
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
Best part of your week? Loving on my boys and getting to Target and Publix
Worst part of your week? Yesterday Cameron felt hot and looked flush. Temporal thermometer read a few high readings and got up to 101.7. So we have been in the hospital since last night. Poor guy had to get a line in his foot, spinal, chest X-ray, 2 separate blood draws. It was traumatizing for us all. Great news is that he hasn't had a fever since and all labs are negative. hopefully going home soon!
Milestones- Grayson gave me a smile when I was playing with him the other day. Not sure if it was reflex or intentional, but i take it! Also, Cam is up 1lb 2 ounces from birth!
@abt8113 - congrats on bringing him home!!!! That is so exciting!!
TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
~Started acupuncture in May 2014~
~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~
For Mommies-to-be:
How many weeks are you? 33+6
When is your EDD? July 22
How are you feeling? pretty good. I mean, doing any little thing like housework is exhausting. Getting in and out of the car is an adventure, but nothing crazy or out of the ordinary.
What are you craving? sugar. All the sugar.
What is grossing you out? not much.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? lots of things are rolling in from our registry!
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Tomorrow is just a normal appointment.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Team Pink!
Any names picked out? Yes! Olivia Catherine
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? It is now painted and furniture is moved in. My mom and I started making curtains, and will work on that and arranging the room this weekend.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? We took maternity pictures yesterday! I can't wait to see them next week!
Michelle & Michael
Married - August '10
TTC - Since September 2011
@mseale They swaddled Reid constantly at the hospital. I can see where it would be a SIDS risk if they got out of the swaddle and/or if the blanket was in their face.
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
dx: Unexplained IF (mild MFI)
TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN
IVF #1 (May 2013): Antagonist Protocol:24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
IVF #2 (August 2013): Lupron Stop Protocol:
28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
FET #1 (April 2014): transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP
C.J. born 01/09/15
How many weeks are you? 38
When is your EDD? 6/18
How are you feeling? Nothing good
What are you craving? Ice cream
What is grossing you out? Not grossed out really, but heartburn keeps me away from anything good.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Just got a basket full of hand me down clothes.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Next one is on my due date.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Nope
Any names picked out? Ellery or Oliver
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? It's actually coming along. Kiwi theme. Needs organization.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? I used to be so confident in my choice to work right up until I'm in labor... now less so.
Best part of your week? R and I spending the weekend with another GPM gal and her son.
Worst part of your week? 4 month sleep regression!!!
Milestones? She's eating cereal and loves it. However, she gets mad when you don't feed her it fast enough. She's realizing that her high chair = food. So you better have the food ready to go before you put her in it, or you get grumpy baby.
PIP those kiddos! Passed out on grandpa.
TTC since 1/13 DX:PCOS 5/13 (long, anovulatory cycles)

Clomid 50mg 9/13 = BFP! EDD 6/7/14 M/C 5w6d Found 11/4/13
1/14 PCOS / Gluten Free Diet to hopefully regulate my system.
Chemical Pregnancy 03/14
Surprise BFP 6/14, Beta #1: 126 Beta #2: 340 Stick baby, stick! EDD 2/17/15
Riley Elaine born 2/16/15
TTC 2.0 6/15
Chemical Pregnancy 9/15
Chemical Pregnancy 6/16
BFP 9/16 EDD 6/3/17
Beta #1: 145 Beta #2: 376 Beta #3: 2,225 Beta #4: 4,548
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