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~~Mommy & M2B 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?
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions?
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?
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions?
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?
QOTW: Do you plan anything fun for the kiddos to celebrate the New Year? Are you making any resolutions?
PIP those kiddos!
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s):
Best part of your week?
Worst part of your week?
Milestones?
QOTW: Do you plan anything fun for the kiddos to celebrate the New Year? Are you making any resolutions?
My Chart
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
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
* TTC #2 March 2015 *
Re: ~~Mommy & M2B Monday~~
How many weeks are you? 37w1d
When is your EDD? January 19. $10 says I don't make it to then. This little guy has been giving me a run for my money this week.
How are you feeling? Nauseous. And a ton of hip pain. A TON.
What are you craving? Nothing really
What is grossing you out? Pretty much all food.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? A few if my aunts bought the baby some clothes. Also, my dad bought us something called a DropCam. It's a webcam that you can access from your phone that alerts you of activity in the room. You also can talk to the baby through it. Really cool.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? I have an appt tomorrow. I think I'm going to ask them to check me for dilation. My office doesn't usually check until the end of 38 weeks but I would like to know where I stand. I'm considering starting maternity leave early.
Have you / will you found out the sex? it's a boy!
Any names picked out? Jonathan is my favorite. DH likes Liam. I actually think Liam is a nice name but it has become so freaking popular. I'm okay with top 50, top 10 is a deal breaker for me. I keep joking that I'm going to let the nurses name him.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Nursery is complete except for putting his name over the crib and organizing his closet
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions? Resolution is to not lose the spark with DH just because we have LO. I'm looking forward to becoming a godmother to my nephew.
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
How many weeks are you? 26w2d
When is your EDD? April 5th
How are you feeling? Pretty good. Just really tired today.
What are you craving? Nothing.
What is grossing you out? Nothing.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Little Man got a lot of Christmas presents. We received the crib mattress, changing pad, lots of clothes, breathable bumper, a super soft blanket, a couple stuffed animals, and a few bibs.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Our first childbirth class is this upcoming Saturday!
Have you / will you found out the sex? BOY!
Any names picked out? Donald Paul
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Well...it's after Christmas so that means we should be starting it. I'm going to have to turn into a nag because DH is way more interested in his woodworking hobby than in getting the nursery ready. He keeps saying, "We have a lot of time. We have 3 months." I keep reminding him how I'd like it mostly finished before my shower on February 1st.
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions? Funny how I came up with these questions and yet have no idea how I want to answer them.
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
How many weeks are you? 17 weeks
When is your EDD? 6/6
How are you feeling? Good, but a little crampy.
What are you craving? red meat
What is grossing you out? cooking
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? We got some yankee onsies for Christmas
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? a/s on January 9th
Have you / will you found out the sex? We will
Any names picked out? We will talk after the a/s
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Well, we just turned the nursery into a playroom for C, sooooo yeah.
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions? I would really like to keep our budget on track.
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s): almost 17 months
Best part of your week? Cora playing with her new play kitchen
Worst part of your week? Hair pulling and hitting
Milestones? new words every day
QOTW: Do you plan anything fun for the kiddos to celebrate the New Year? Are you making any resolutions? We will go to SILs until about 7, and then come home.
How many weeks are you? 14 weeks 5 days
When is your EDD? June 25
How are you feeling? Pretty good for the most part. I threw up my breakfast this morning though...ugh!
What are you craving? Nothing
What is grossing you out? Apparently fruits and vegetables still. Sometimes I can eat them fine and other times I get sick.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? MIL gave us a bunch of stuff for Christmas. We got a new stroller/car seat combo, a used vibrating baby seat (don't know the proper name for these) and a used walker/activity center. She's big into yard sale finds.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Next appointment is January 16.
Have you / will you found out the sex? We will. I'm starting to get the feeling that it might be a girl but I don't know if that is just because people have been saying that based on baby's heart rate or not.
Any names picked out? Yes
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? We are doing butterflies for a girl and turtles for a boy. I found two really cute bedding sets from BRU.
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions? We are going to work really hard to pay off some of our debts this year.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? Nope
TTC #1 since July 2012
Cycles 1-9: BFN
Cycle 10: Surprise BFP on 10/17/2013!
EDD: June 25, 2014
Baby Girl born via induction June 26, 2014
My TTC Journey Blog
How many weeks are you? 12w 5d
When is your EDD? July 10 (they keep moving it up every time I have an u/s lol)
How are you feeling? Better... Still exhausted, but no more all day sickness!
What are you craving? Sushi
What is grossing you out? Hard boiled eggs
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? No, but my mom got be a gc to Destination Maternity, which will definitely come in handy now that my clothes are starting to get tight.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Firt tri screening this morning. Tech told me "off the record" that everything looks good. Next appointment is January 9. Baby was being stubborn at first; the tech bouncing the wand around on my full bladder was not exactly fun. Once baby started cooperating, the tech decided it was cute, so she took 15 pictures and said, "Don't let anyone see these on your way out. I'm only supposed to print out 3!" I liked her.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Not 100% sure, but I'm leaning towards yes.
Any names picked out? Boy - Liam Girl - Delilah. Totally subject to change.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? No nursery yet, since we have no idea where we'll be living. If we end up moving a few months after LO arrives there will be no nursery until then. That makes me nervous.
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions? We're hoping to buy a house early in the year.
LOs Age(s): Zack - 5 mo, Delilah - Almost 3!! (34 mo)
Best part of your week? Being on vacation. We took Delilah to her first movie at the theater (Frozen) and she did great.
Worst part of your week? Delilah all of a sudden was afraid of my dad for some reason and wouldn't go by him or play with him. It broke his heart and it made me so sad to see. I don't know what her deal was because she typically loves her papa. I hope that it passes quickly and she doesn't act that way next time he comes to town.
Milestones? Zack has made it up onto all fours - he's not quite coordinated enough yet to crawl, but he really wants to move. He also loves standing and will slide down my lap (with assistance) after nursing so that he can stand on the ground while leaning against the couch. He has also been babbling way more and has discovered his hands and will just stare at them while opening and closing them like wow I'm doing that.
QOTW: Do you plan anything fun for the kiddos to celebrate the New Year? Are you making any resolutions? No special plans for the kids for New Years. And no real resolutions, but I will half heartedly try to eat better and lose weight as always.
On the blow up bed my parents used while in town - Delilah loves playing on it!
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Age-Almost 2! (21 months)
Best part of the week-Ava Nichol loves her Christmas presents especially her easel! It makes me feel better about getting everything because she is playing with it all.
Worst part of week-I am ready to be done seeing people/family. I am so sick of hearing everybody's opinions. Especially about her getting a tablet, DH and I making a workout room and how my kid says no a lot. She doesn't say no any more than any other toddler but she says Oh No all. The. Time. Which is actually super cute.
Milestones-She learned to say necklace what she says is closer to knuckle but it is so cute. I want to get her a necklace but can't seem to find the right one.
QOTW-Nothing special with LO. Well her Grandpa.got her poppers so that should be fun. We don't know what we are doing but we usually go down to friend of the family's house just down the road from my parents so if Ava Nichol gets fussy and done we can run up to my parents and put her to bed and then go back down.
Our Little Raspberry-Born 3/27/12
We Said I Do 09/06/09
Our Little Raspberry-Born 3/27/12
We Said I Do 09/06/09
When is your EDD? 1/21... But baby is on her way. I'm currently being induced for HTN
How are you feeling? I feel ok. Contractions are uncomfortable, but not unbearable
What are you craving? Nothing
What is grossing you out? Nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? I ordered a bassinet over the weekend. I decided a rock n play wasn't sufficient
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? N/A
Have you / will you found out the sex? Girl
Any names picked out? Rosalie
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? It's still a bit of a mess... But I guess that's what happens when you're induced 3 weeks early
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions?
No resolutions really, other than my usual: to live a healthy and joyful life.
...hello out there!
dx with anovulatory PCOS 2005
off bcp 11/11
a few rounds of clomid and femara... no response.
injectables/IUI 12/12... BFN
Feb 13 IVF cycle converted down to IUI due to low follicle response... BFFN
one last IVF attempt April/May 2013: 19 retrieved. 10 fertilized. 2 transferred in a 3dt. 4 frosties... BFP!!
EDD: 1/21/14... Induced early at 36+6. Our LO was born 12/30/13
When is your EDD? January 14th.
How are you feeling? Mostly tired because I wake up every 1-2 hours to pee... and then I'm thirsty. It's a vicious cycle. I've taken to wearing a pad because I peed my pants yesterday morning when I apparently slept through having to pee. DH thinks that moment was HILARIOUS.
What are you craving? oranges and milk - not together.
What is grossing you out? Nothing really, I finally ate eggs. Maybe bananas? I had one the other day and it made me sick.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? I ordered the crib set and mobile and it should be arriving today. I purchased some 1/2 off holiday onesies for next year at Old Navy. A few people gave us stuffed animals for Christmas for LO.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? My next appointment is Thursday, if LO is still transverse or anything else is wrong we'll be scheduling a c-section. However, if DH can't get off work I don't know what I'm doing about that appointment. We're supposed to get a huge snowstorm and I refuse to drive my Aveo in the snow.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Still team green!
Any names picked out? Patrick Scott and Avery Elizabeth (MN is up for debate, NN will be Ava)
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? I'm working in there today, H is putting the crib together tomorrow and putting car seats in tomorrow.
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions?
How many weeks are you? 40 weeks today! Holy crap!
When is your EDD? See above
How are you feeling? I generally feel good, but it has become kind of painful to walk, because of all the pressure.
What are you craving? Cheesecake
What is grossing you out? Nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? I somehow misplaced the pacifiers when I was organizing things, so I picked up a few more over the weekend.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? I have an appointment this afternoon. We'll probably schedule an induction at that point - my practice doesn't let patients go past 41 weeks.
Have you / will you found out the sex? It's a girl!
Any names picked out? Nope, but we're down to three top contenders.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? It's all done
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions? No real resolutions, but we're looking forward to bonding with LO! I'm so excited to know that she'll be here within the next few days, that I could burst
How many weeks are you? 18 weeks 5 days!!!
When is your EDD? May 28th
How are you feeling? Great!
What are you craving? Nothing, just loving food:)
What is grossing you out? Not a thing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? For Christmas my sister gave us one of these…its going to be a while before its used, but it was a nice gift.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Next Wednesday is our A/S
Have you / will you found out the sex? Next Wednesday is the day
Any names picked out? The husband wants a jr. so Bernard if it’s a boy, Rosalia after my grandmother if it’s a girl.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Nothing but I’m dying to get started
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions? No resolutions. Just excited for baby and getting some new flooring in the house.
The Rowdy Roberts
LOs Age(s): 3w2d
Best part of your week? Elle has been more and more awake the past few days. Also, we did newborn photos yesterday and I can't wait to see them!
Worst part of your week? Elle refuses to sleep anywhere at night except in bed with us. It's been challenging.
Milestones? Her due date is on Wednesday!
QOTW: Do you plan anything fun for the kiddos to celebrate the New Year? Are you making any resolutions? We are going to spend NYE at home (we never make it a big deal) and NYD with DH's dad and stepmom, as we didn't get to see them on Christmas. My parents will also be driving up from UT on NYD and will be here in the late afternoon.
BFP #5: 3/25/2015: EDD: 12/8/2015.
How many weeks are you? 20w5d
When is your EDD? 5/15/14
How are you feeling? Good! Just starving lately and want to eat everything in sight.
What are you craving? Sugar (which is so not good!)
What is grossing you out? Nothing right now. Everything is good!
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? We bought our crib and dresser on Saturday! They should get to the store in 1-2 weeks.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? I have my A/S on Friday and my next monthly appt on the 7th.
Have you / will you found out the sex? A boy!
Any names picked out? Nolan Wesley
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? We won't really get to start until we move into our new house. I want to do elephants and am trying to decide on the bedding/colors.
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions? Same resolution as last year- Get more debt paid off. We made a lot of progress and I hope to continue to make more!
~TTC Buddies with akcrrr and amandaf6383~
Natural Cycle (8/7/13)- BFP! Beta #1 (9/10/13): 509 Progesterone: 18.64 Beta #2 (9/12/13): 1118
The Rowdy Roberts
When is your EDD? 3/31/14
How are you feeling? Crappy. Getting over being sick with GI issues from yesterday. I'm no longer in pain but food is iffy.
What are you craving? Nothing.
What is grossing you out? Too much to name.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? We were in BBB getting a gift for my "nephew" (BFF's son) - he's 6 months so we figured the colored stacking rings were perfect. They're changing out the old colors! They had 1/2 a shelf of the classic colors and 4.5 shelves of the new colors, which are half pastel and half neon. DH was like, "my daughter will NOT have these crappy colors!", so we bought two of the classic. I don't remember if I shared this one last Monday, but I also received a pink onesie that says "Treble Maker" (I'm a vocal music teacher), and we also got our diaper bag as a Christmas gift.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Rhogam shot next Monday. Appt with high risk doc on the 8th.
Have you / will you found out the sex? It's a girl!
Any names picked out? Tee hee...
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Painter is calling us later this week to schedule time, then the furniture can be delivered!
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions?
RIP Dr. Irving Fishman - 10/1/19-7/25/10 - thank you for holding on for me.
You made my wedding day complete.
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
How many weeks are you? 23w0d
When is your EDD? April 22, 2014 but will deliver closer to the 8th.
How are you feeling? Good! Back is starting to hurt and hips hurt when I sleep!
What are you craving? Milk. It would be cheaper to buy a cow at this point.
What is grossing you out? Nothing really.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Clothes at the Gymboree Red Balloon Sale. I have been buying lots of clothes on clearance or to get GapCash or Gymbucks lately.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? High risk appointment this week and two ultrasounds next week I believe (one is just a separate ECG for her).
Have you / will you found out the sex? We have...GIRL!
Any names picked out? We are tossing around many - Emma, Penelope, Audrey, Whitney, Lucy and Amelia. Middle name will be Madeline
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? It will be painted next week I think. I have sheets and stuff and just really need to organize and wash clothes etc. I would like to put a shelf in there. But it's not necessary.
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions? I would like to get back to being fit and feeling pampered which I enjoy better when I am less fluffy. LOL. I haven't really taken care of myself since pre-babies it feels like.
LOs Age(s): Hudson - 3! Ethan - just turned 1
Best part of your week? Christmas! Watching them enjoy the holiday was amazing and oh-so-cute!!
Worst part of your week? Hudson had the flu there for a bit. A high fever and stuffiness. I hate it when he's sick. So helpless! But I'm glad he's better now!
Milestones? Ethan is walking everywhere now. Amazing!!
QOTW: Do you plan anything fun for the kiddos to celebrate the New Year? Are you making any resolutions?
How many weeks are you? 22w5d
When is your EDD? 4/30/14 but my c/s is 4/1/14
How are you feeling? eh, crampy, sore, I'm having an issue determining what is "normal pregnant lady symptoms" and what is cause for concern.
What are you craving? A cinnamon sugar Auntie Ann's pretzel
What is grossing you out? Nothing really, I'm avoiding spicy/acidic things but that is more heartburn related than grossing me out
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? I bought a fancy bib on clearance. DH and I are WAY to worried, he also doesnt want us to buy anything before the shower.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? U/S tomorrow since I had an extended BH episode last night. Then another u/s and appt with the MFM on the 7th
Have you / will you found out the sex? It's a boy!
Any names picked out? Pretty sure it will be Colin Joseph
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? I think we decided on a monster theme
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions? I'm excited for mine and DHs relationship to be at a different level (which I know has to do with the baby coming) I am also excited about maybe being able to go to the beach this summer and my cousin is getting married in June so that will be fun!
4/11- 12/11 Provera, 3 cycles clomid 50mg, all BFN (HSG-all clear)
Dec 2011 DH S/A shows zero count - dx Azoo
TESE 4/13/12 - Sperm found!! 5 viles frozen
IVF ICSI #1- (Lupron protocol) 5R 2F 2dt- 2DP & 4CF - BFFN
IVF ICSI #2- (Antagonist protocol) Started stims 7/26
ER 8/8 11R 9F 3dt - 9BF & 7BF (+HPT 8dp3dt)beta 1-184 beta 2- 1699 TWINS! EDD 5/1/13
LAP Transabdominal Cerclage - 4/15/13 only possibility of carrying my children to term
IVF ICSI #3.2- (Antagonist Protocol) 7/26 start stims (same day, a year later from J & Z's stim start date!)
ER - 8/7 19R 9F 3dt of 2 8BF embryos. (+ HPT 7dp3dt) Beta #1- 82.8 Beta #2- 821 Beta 3-7254
Colin born via c/s 4/7/14 (36w5d) 6lbs 14oz - 8 days in the NICU
TTC #2 - IVF 4 - July 2015 (Antagonist Protocol) 7/10 start stims
15R 8F 5dt of 1E blast grade BA & 1 blast to freeze!! (+hpt 6dp5dt)
beta #1-52 beta #2-62 Beta #3-6.5 - CP
FET - 9/18/15 (+hpt 5dp5dt) beta #1 -225.1 beta #2-2468 beta #3-21,352
10/29 - U/S shows 1 bean! HR 151 EDD 6/7/16 It's a BOY!
5/18/16 Jacob born via c/s (37w 1d) 9lbs .8oz 19in - 6 days in the NICU
~TTC Buddies with akcrrr and amandaf6383~
Natural Cycle (8/7/13)- BFP! Beta #1 (9/10/13): 509 Progesterone: 18.64 Beta #2 (9/12/13): 1118
@pennstated912 I hope you get good news at your appt tomorrow! Can't wait to meet that little baby of yours
Our Little Raspberry-Born 3/27/12
We Said I Do 09/06/09
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s): 12 weeks
Best part of your week?
-Baby's first Christmas! We got lots of fun gifts for her and us. Definitely a good end to the year.
Worst part of your week?
-The 12 weeks wonder week and growth spurt...Its been a little rough, but were getting through it.
Milestones?
-She is starting to "yell" and I've heard a couple belly laughs from her. She's also grabbing things with her fingers, instead of just batting at them.
QOTW: Do you plan anything fun for the kiddos to celebrate the New Year? Are you making any resolutions?
-We usually just get together with friends and family and stay up until midnight to watch the countdown. I'm not sure what our plans are this year though. I really need to figure it out though. lol
PIP those kiddos!
Here she is on Christmas.
When is your EDD? 8/4/14
How are you feeling? So very tired and still having a battle with nausea. I finally had my first run-to-the-bathroom puke last night. As weird as it sounds, it made me feel better (and also justified that I've had to be on the couch/in bed so much! I don't think DH really believed me...).
What are you craving? Nothing.
What is grossing you out? The smell of anything cooking. Especially chicken.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? I got H a onesie as a stocking stuffer that says "My dad is a superhero" on it (his reaction was adorable, he kept showing everyone in the family what he got in his stocking), and my MIL couldn't help herself and got a 'Taggy' dog for the baby. I really don't want to get anything else until much later.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? I actually need to schedule my first monthly appt. Should be around 12 or 13 weeks I think.
Have you / will you found out the sex? We will
Any names picked out? nope
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? nothing yet
QOTW: Besides having LO, what are you excited about for 2014? Making any resolutions? We finally paid off our last student loan, so I'm excited to be able to save most of my paycheck, but also to have a little wiggle room for fun finally. My only resolution is to have a healthy, 9 month pregnancy!
TTC September 2013 | BFP 11/21/13 | Chart | EDD 8/3/14 | It's a girl!
DD born at 42 weeks 1 day | 8/18/14 5:33am | 8lbs 4oz 20.25in of perfection!
TTC September 2013 | BFP 11/21/13 | Chart | EDD 8/3/14 | It's a girl!
DD born at 42 weeks 1 day | 8/18/14 5:33am | 8lbs 4oz 20.25in of perfection!