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PG/Mom Check-In
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Jamie/Roses12985: EDD: 1/27/2012 - Team Pink
Brittany/bparkhur: EDD: 2/8/2012 - Team Blue
Alicia/diamondgrrl5: EDD: 2/22/2012- Team Blue
Kelly/Floridamom224: EDD 3/18/2012 ? Team Pink
Ryan/2008PelicanBride: EDD 3/23/2012 - Team Pink
Meghan/MrsMEW: EDD 3/27/2012 ? Team Pink
Junie/lj_n_tj24: EDD 4/10/2012 ? Team Blue
Melissa/Melis74: EDD 4/21/2012 ? Team Pink
Nat/NatPhoto09: EDD 5/30/2012
Shawna/MrsShawanaB: EDD 6/4/2012
Maria/mariaandbrian2008: EDD 6/6/2012
Jen/Jen812: EDD 6/8/2012
Angela/Loskadoodle: EDD 6/29/2012
Danielle/dvroxy: EDD 7/28/2012
Jennifer/jennifer80808: EDD 8/4/2012
Moms
Sara/Sara76: Mom to Amelia born 12/27/2011
Elaine/LaneyPoopers: Mom to Chloe born 11/3/2011
Kaley/Kaley0130: Mom to Isaac born 10/30/2011
Danielle/Jjswife: Mom to Raegan born 10/25/2011
Lauren/babygator15: Mom to Nicholas born 8/15/2011
Lauren/babybchbum: Mom to Triston born 8/8/2011
Kristina/ragazza19: Mom to Jax born 8/2/2011 and Ava born 12/02/08
Lovethesun08: Mom to Mason born 7/22/2011
Marissa/amellis2: Mom to Amelia and Abigail born 6/4/2011
Mayette/etteyam: Mom to Sophia born 5/3/2011 and Juliana born 11/14/09
Summer/sc+fm: Mom to Charlotte, born 4/30/2011
Tasha/tashaandsage: Mom to Maisy born 3/22/11 and Beckett born 01/28/08
Chelsea/MrsChelseaP09: Mom to Lila born 3/11/2011
Jennifer/jennifer80808: Mom to born Kennedy 02/19/2011
Jen/MrsJenRN: Mom to Zoe born 2/17/2011
Kaila/miabridentampa: Mom to Malia born 2/17/2011
Jessica/blossomtg85: Mom to Brett and Emma born 2/2/2011
Crystal/BullsBride2009: Mom to Jace born 9/15/2010
Kristen/Mrs.Kristen: Mom to Amberlynn-Rose born 08/24/10 and David born 12/07/07
Aja/MrsMommyLo: Mom to Audrey and Mason born 08/17/10 and Parker born 12/31/08
Amanda/AmandaAndTj: Mom to Rylee born 07/17/10
Kristin/SouthSeasBride: Mom to Mason and Brooke born 04/21/10
Danielle/dvroxy: Mom to MacKenzie born 04/10/10
Kelly/kelcat: Mom to Declinn born 04/01/10
Sarah/mrsfireman19: Mom to Brady born 03/04/10
Amy/MrsTiu2006: Mom to Alana born 01/05/10
Laura/Gator_Bride08: Mom to Hannah born 12/31/09
Kathy/Mrs.Jason.9.15.07: Mom to Macy born 12/08/09
Kendra/ChangeofPace: Mom to Ezra born 11/16/09 and Imogen, 5
Maria/mariaandbrian2008: Mom to Olivia born 10/13/09
Brittany/bparkhur: Mom to Adrian born 06/18/09
Tricia/WhatIsLove?: Mom to Paige born 08/02/08
Kate/k8elee03: Mom to Lily born 07/26/08
Andrea/delta21: Mom to Cameron and Carter born 04/24/08
Kim/KimandRoss: Mom to Quinn born 02/25/08
Liz/AidensMommy: Mom to Aiden born 01/25/08
Kelly/Floridamom224: Mom to Isaiah 4
Mitzi/mzpinay: Step-mom to Giorgio, 6
Mindy/nursemindy: Mom to Alex 15, and Elizabeth
DX: 6/9/2011: Azoo ICSI/IVF only option for biological child
IVF #1: ER - 9/26 * ET - 10/1 * beta#1 10/13 - 140 * beta#2 10/17 - 477 * beta#3 10/20 - 1101
1st u/s at 6w6d - one hb * 2nd u/s at 8w3d - no hb detected 11/10/11 * natural m/c 11/13/11
FET #1 Jan/Feb 2012 - 3 delays - cancelled 2/13
FET #1.2 - May/June 2012 - ET 6/6/* beta#1 6/15 - 95 * beta #2 6/19 - 322 * beta #3 6/22 - 940
7/6 1st u/s @ 7 weeks - one beautiful hb - released from RE
EDD 2/22/2013
PAIF/SAIF/PGAL welcome
Re: PG/Mom Check-In
I had my first appointment on Friday. My due date has actually been changed to 7/28. We got to hear the baby's heartbeat which was a huge relief. I can't believe I've 10 weeks already. Morning sickness comes and goes, but it's no where near as bad as it was with Kennedy. I've only lost about 3 pounds so far. I'm still completely exhausted. All the time. I don't see an end in sight to that though. I'm hoping I get a little bit of energy back in the next few weeks.
Kennedy is doing great - I can't believe I'm already planning her first birthday party. She had a Cardiology checkup last week and it went perfectly. She could not have been any more thrilled with her heart. I was really nervous, because at the last appointment they said they were watching the right sided pressures. She's really turning into more of a little girl and less of a baby, she is constantly talking, and on the go, even though she's got limited mobility. She's still crawling backwards, but has really found other ways to move around. I'm so incredibly proud of her!
Yay! I'm finally a mom!
I was a little nervous to get to this point but it really just come natural and instinctive. Recovery from the surgery is a lot easier than I expected. Yes I have soreness and a little pain, but I am honestly 100% more comfortable now than when I was 9 months pregnant. I look at Amelia and can't believe she was in my belly, she looks so big! Yesterday, at day 5, she was just 2 ounces from her birth weight so she is thriving, and she's a super happy and content baby. DH is absolutely wonderful to have around taking such good care of us. Here's a pic of my full baby who I couldn't keep awake enough to finish feeding.
I am so in love.
Well, I was released from the hospital today. I am officially no longer pregnant
Disclaimer: It's long and maybe TMI
Here is my "somewhat birth story".....
On Dec 30, I started bleeding and cramping. Nothing major but I knew I wouldn't make it to my scheduled D&C this upcoming Tuesday. Actually, I was hopeful I wouldn't, I was ready to move on and I was becoming less and less fond of the idea of having a D&C. I had done in depth research on the procedure and for me, I felt having the baby naturally would be more humane (however, I totally respect people's decision to have a D&C).
My cramps gradually got worse until they became full on, timetable contractions. By 10 PM on NYE, I was in intense pain and my contractions were 2 minutes apart consistently. I was really hesitant to go to the hospital because I was afraid I would be forced into a D&C. My H was not keen on the idea of me delivering naturally because he didn't want to see the baby, know the sex or see me suffer. After many tears he finally saw my side and agreed that a natural birth would be the way to go.
I remember lying in my parents back bedroom at the strike of midnight hearing all the fireworks go off like a gunfire. It was such an ironic feeling knowing that the rest of the world was out celebrating, happy to ring in the new year while I lied in bed curled up in the fetal position. I was in so much pain physically and mentally. At that point I was in such distress I wished I was anywhere but where I was. I wished I was drunk, out partying my asss off with my friends, far, far away from my parents guest bedroom. Finally around 1 AM I agreed to go to the hospital. The 10 minute ride to Winnie Palmer was the longest ride of my life, at that point my contractions were every 1 minute and 30 seconds.
The hospital was great, I was back in a room within 10 minutes upon arrival. I had two ultrasounds, both showed the baby had no cardiac activity. While I knew that was the case, it was nice to see the baby again.
The contractions kicked my ass. Unfortunately they couldn't give me an epi (can't remember the reasoning) so I had to settle for some drug that they informed me was 7x's stronger than morphine. Once it kicked in it was great, I still felt the contractions but for the most part they were manageable. However, I was only comfortable for about 10 minutes before they gave me medication to induce stronger contractions. Holy cow, that shiit was strong!! I thought I was going to DIE. Like for real, DIE. Finally the doctor agreed to double my dosage of drugs. It took the edge off, but not enough for me to feel comfortable. Instead of the pain being a 10 it was now at an 8.
Around 10 AM the nurse convinced me to use the restroom because I still was not having the urge to push. She said that sometimes getting up and moving around would help. I guess gravity had something to do with that. Once I got back to my bed I felt the urge to push and with one quick push the baby was born. It was quick and painless and I was able to see the baby for one quick moment before the nurse whisked the baby away. They were concerned for me to see the baby since it was a high risk baby for Trisomy 13/18 which meant the possibility for visible deformations.
Unfortunately at the time Jason was not there, he had to go back to his parents house and check on Macy.
Finally after waiting for what felt like forever, the nurse came back in and said she saw no visible signs for T 13/18. She said that all the limbs, fingers, toes, ears, jaw, spine were completely normal. But of course the baby would be sent off for genetic testing which would give us a definite answer.
She then asked if I would like to see the baby and if I wanted to know the sex. I said yes since Jason was not there and wouldn't be comfortable knowing/seeing the baby. So she brought in my baby BOY. I couldn't believe I had a boy. He was so tiny, about the size of my hand. He was so peaceful, lying still on the blanket they brought him in on. Initially I was scared to see him because I thought it would be hard for me to cope emotionally, but it was exactly what I needed. I felt a sense of closure.
But my day was not over. I still had not delivered the placenta and I was 7 hours post delivery. They tried to remove the placenta with forceps (OMG, oww) but they were not able to so I was wheeled into surgery for a D&C. I was ok with a D&C at that point since that baby had been delivered. Thankfully the D&C was not overly traumatic. They couldn't knock me out since I had delivered a baby that day so I had a spinal instead. Thankfully they drugged me up nicely where I was oblivious to what was going on.
Last night I finally got to sleep and eat, since I hadn't in two days. I had never been so tired in my life.
I was discharged today, and it felt so surreal to leave the hospital empty handed. Seeing all those new moms smiling was hard to see but I had to remind myself that I was once fortunate to be one of those moms and hopefully I will get to be one of them again.
So far, I haven't had a real emotional breakdown but I feel it coming. I just hope it's not tomorrow while I am at the funeral home making cremation arrangements for the baby, Making an appointment with them today was overwhelming and I fear that meeting with them will make this all too real.
Baby Macy is here!
12/09 - Macy (daughter) | 4/10 - Began TTC Baby #2 | 12/10 - Chemical Pregnancy | 1/12 - Miscarriage at 14 weeks | DX - PCOS & Hyperthyroidism
Kathy, thank you for sharing your difficult story.
Thanks for sharing your story Kathy, I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that and I hope you are on the road to recovery very soon. I have heard for some people it helps to share stories like that, almost like you are getting it off your shoulders.
Today I am 18 weeks. I feel the baby kicking often throughout the day. Sometimes he moves into weird spots and it's uncomfortable. I haven't gained very much weight, in fact I'm not yet back to the weight I was before becoming pregnant. But the doctor doesn't seem concerned yet so I guess I won't be either. I'm getting my appetite back more and more every day.
We are having a boy, and we are naming him Blake. We aren't putting it on FB yet but we are telling people if they ask - we aren't keeping it a secret. We have had that name picked out since before we knew the sex.
Oh I forgot one more thing.. bc I was out of town and didn't post for a few weeks.
A few weeks ago they told me I tested positive as a carrier for Tay-Sachs disease. I was very upset and concerned, but then H went and got tested and luckily he is not a carrier so we are in the clear. Both parents have to be carriers for the baby to be at risk.
That is scary! Glad it all worked out but that must have been stressful....
I'm so sorry, Kathy, but I'm very glad you were able to have the experience you wanted over the D&C.
I'm doing ok. Today is day 4 in the hospital. We had a scare yesterday when my platelets dropped and the doctor thought they might have to deliver, but luckily they went up a bit so we can continue to wait. I'm a bit freaked out about my health, but I'm very thankful the baby seems to be doing so well. We'll definitely be having her by Friday when I hit 37 weeks, but it could be any day between then if my health starts to suffer more.
My DH has been amazing though and I could not be more grateful for him. He refuses to leave my side and has moved into the hospital with me. I feel so bad though because I know he is really concerned about my health and won't talk to me about it.
Kathy, I held my tears while reading your story. I felt sad but at the same time I was happy that you were able to spend some precious time with your baby boy even for a short period of time. A closure is definitely a good thing. My continued prayers for you and your family. You are such a strong person, your husband and your daughter are really lucky to have you. I hope for your speedy recovery.
Kathy, thank you for sharing your story. When I had my miscarriage earlier this year it was hard for me to even speak about it at first but the more I opened up the better I felt. With my current pregnancy the first trimester was incredibly difficult because for the longest time I couldn't believe it was real. I still have fears but overall I feel good because I know I am not alone and that it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy after miscarriage. This website helped me find hope and be open about my grief: http://facesofloss.com/
YAY!!!!!!! So, so happy for you! I think I am at the nervous stage right now like you were but seeing the recent happy moms and babies is making me feel better about everything to come. Hard to believe that my name is creeping closer and closer to the top. The nursery is finally on its way to being completed. H and I bought a bunch of storage bins (thank you Target storage sale) for Jr's closet and they are already filled and organized. With the exception of some new stuff we just got as gifts, all the clothes, blankets, sheets, towels, etc are washed and put away. My sister was a huge help with this and the initial organization. Our friend has started on the mural and it is going to be awesome! She stenciled it on the wall with pencil so it is too light for a photo but I will post when I can get a good shot of it as she works on it more. Yesterday also kicked off my Baby Pool which is part fun and part fundraiser for one of my favorite charities. Let me know if anyone wants details.
Baby J is definitely an active baby boy. I have an app on my iphone called "pregnancy" and it has a feature where you can log the number of times the baby kicks at a certain time of the day. According to the app healthy baby usually moves 10times in less than 1 hour, and most do it in 10-20minutes.The first time I did it within 3 minutes he kicked/moved more than 10 times lol. Funny story, I was complaining about him pushing up on my ribs, (it feels like a bruised rib now) Im not sure what he was doing or what body part was pushing up on it but it made my boob bounce a few times lol. It hurts my ribs but I could not help but laugh.
I have fallen so madly in love with this boy and I cant wait for April to come so I can smooch on him. I dont know if this is true for most moms carrying a boy, but I am so attrated to my husband even more so than I already am, like I have fallen inlove all over again, I am so much more understanding to some of the things that usually might irritate me pre-pregnancy lol like playing paintball every chance he gets lol I would even go with him just to watch when Im off (he has paintball guns that cost him hundreds of dollars) or Monday night bowling (even bought a custom ball as if he's going on pro lol) even if I don't play I would still hang out with him and his friends (when invited of course). He got so wasted (threw up in the living room) on NYE and that would normally make me upset since I always ask him not to get too drunk during our house parties so I dont end up closing down the house and bid the guests farewell all by myself. Im not sure if carrying a boy and carrying some male hormones is making me more tolerant to boy behaviors lol. But I just can't get enough of my husband lately and he sure enjoys it : ).
As far as baby room and baby items, we have NONE done. We've been so busy with the holidays but our goal is to start end of this month, waiting to replenish our bank account first lol. I will also have a baby shower either beginning or end of Feb which gives me up to 2 months before due date.
Kathy - I just wanted to say I'm thinking of you (((hugs)))
DX: 6/9/2011: Azoo ICSI/IVF only option for biological child
IVF #1: ER - 9/26 * ET - 10/1 * beta#1 10/13 - 140 * beta#2 10/17 - 477 * beta#3 10/20 - 1101
1st u/s at 6w6d - one hb * 2nd u/s at 8w3d - no hb detected 11/10/11 * natural m/c 11/13/11
FET #1 Jan/Feb 2012 - 3 delays - cancelled 2/13
FET #1.2 - May/June 2012 - ET 6/6/* beta#1 6/15 - 95 * beta #2 6/19 - 322 * beta #3 6/22 - 940
7/6 1st u/s @ 7 weeks - one beautiful hb - released from RE
EDD 2/22/2013
PAIF/SAIF/PGAL welcome
Kathy ~ huge hugs to you. you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
I will be 18 weeks on Wednesday. I'm starting to feel a bit better, but changing olivia's poopy diapers always equals throwing up.
we find out the sex on Jan. 11 at our anatomy scan
Kathy, thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm so glad you were able to find a little peace in the whole thing and have some time with your baby boy. I'm praying for you, for healing and continued strength from here on out. Take care of yourself.
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Baby Girl is still doing well. We're settled on a first name for her but can't settle on a middle name. It's driving our families crazy that we won't tell - my mom mentions it every time I talk to her. Oh well!
I have an ultrasound on Thursday to check on her kidneys, which looked a little "plump" at the last u/s. They expect they're fine but just want to make sure she's growing into them properly. I think it will be good to see the baby again, plus we're having it done at the new hospital we're going to go to (our last one stopped taking our insurance), so it will be nice to check the place out a bit.
Also, as of tomorrow I'm in the third trimester, so yay for that! My back is killing me all the time and Baby seems to think my ribs make a nice footrest, but I love feeling her move!
Ellie ~ 3.29.12
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Kathy I am thinking of you. I am so sorry for all you have had to go through over the past couple months. I am glad that you got to have some closure and spend a bit of time with your baby boy. I know you will find the strength to get through it but I wish you peace during this difficult time.
Things here are good. I really don't have much to report. I go to the Dr. in 2 weeks for my 16 week appt but I think it is just bloodwork and no US. My belly is getting harder and my pants are getting tighter! We are planning on boy at this point and have narrowed it down to 2 names. I think we are going to start looking for baby stuff this weekend just so we can start researching. If anyone has suggestions on ANYTHING, please let me know!
Kathy, I'm so sorry for everything you've been through but I'm glad you were able to find closure. *hugs*
Zoe has started "cruising" along the coffee table, her crib, and whatever else she can walk along with assistance. My little girl is growing up! She looks less and less like a baby every day. I can't believe she will be 1 next month! I love her so much!
I went to my first nurse-in last week at Target. That was pretty cool! There were about 6-8 of us.
Zoe wouldn't latch because she was too interested in the other babies, but that's ok, lol!
The nest posted my comment before I was done!
Kathy, my heart breaks for you. You are such a strong woman and I admire you So much. I hope you are able to find strength through all of this. We are here for you, and I am praying for a quick and speedy recovery and that you find peace.
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I'll be 19 weeks tomorrow and I'm having my A/S thursday. Can't wait to find out what we are having. I've been *thinking* I've been feeling the baby for about 2.5 weeks but now I'm convinced. DH has actually felt it a few times too.
I'm a little freaked today b/c I ate a piece of deli meat yesterday that sent me to the bathroom a few hours later. The nurse didn't seem concerned so I'm trying to stay calm. Stupid listeria scare. I won't be having deli meat the rest of the pregnancy.
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Kathy - I can't imagine how difficult that was for you. Thank you for sharing your story, praying for a quick recovery for you...physically as well as emotionally.
Shawna - Love Blake! I'm sorry you had to have that scare but so glad that everything turned out ok!
Jamie - Thank goodness for such a wonderful DH. Hopefully you will be able to keep her in there until Friday. Praying for your health and that of your little girl!
Meghan - Hope Thursday goes well for you, on all fronts! Congrats on being in the 3rd tri!
As for me, had my 24 week OB appt today. As the Peri said last week, everything seems to be going well. At my next appt I will get my Rhogam shot and do my glucose challenge, do I know how to have fun or what?! I am feeling our little girl move every day, my husband got to feel her last week and two of my close friends felt her yesterday, so amazing!
So happy to hear everything turned out alright! When I was pregnant with DD, I found I was a carrier for Cystic Fibrosis. I can relate to how scary it can be until you can be sure everything's ok.
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about everything you've been through this week. I hope that you've received closure to help you heal. I really admire your strength and grace, even in the most trying circumstances.