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~*Mommy & M2B Monday *~
in GP Moms
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!
TTC since July 2012
BFP #1: 11/9/13; spontaneous m/c at 6w2d, 11/25/13
BFP #2: 12/31/13. B/w 12/31: betas >1000, progesterone 13.6; B/w 1/2: betas 3065, progesterone 10.2
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
Progesterone suppositories started 1/2. Please stick, baby!!
Fiona Elise born 9/9/14 - welcome beautiful girl!Badge Unicorn
Re: ~*Mommy & M2B Monday *~
How many weeks are you? 31w 4d
When is your EDD? July 10
How are you feeling? Exhausted. I've had to sleep (or attempt to sleep) sitting up on the couch the past few nights because my heartburn was so bad.
What are you craving? Froyo and fried foods
What is grossing you out? Nothing really
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? My uncle and his wife can't come to our shower in a few weeks, so they sent their gift; a boppy and extra cover.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Regular appointment Friday morning.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Girl!
Any names picked out? Delilah Rose
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? We finally painted this weekend and it's looking good so far; just have to paint the molding. Curtains should be in this week and DH is going to put the chevrons and decal that's going over the crib up soon. Rug is currently being cleaned. Then we'll have to wait and see what furniture we get at our showers before we finish.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? Anyone have any tricks/tips to help with heartburn? Tums used to do the trick but they're not really helping anymore. I've heard apple cider vinegar helps, but I tried it this weekend and it felt like my entire upper GI tract was on fire! I'm going to ask my doctor about it on Friday as well.
LOs Age(s): 4.5 months
Best part of your week? Yesterday was very nice
Worst part of your week? She had her 4 month shots
Milestones? We had Rosie's 4 month check up (a little late) on Friday. She is 16lbs 4oz and 26 inches long already!!
...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
How many weeks are you? 37 weeks 5 days
When is your EDD? May 28th
How are you feeling? okay. big. but good. i'm so ready to meet this little man
What are you craving? nothing
What is grossing you out? nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? I don't think so
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? weekly appt. on Thursday
Have you / will you found out the sex? Boy
Any names picked out? Bernard Bruce Jr. "Bear"
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? there isn't a theme but it seems like fish are taking over the room...I just ordered some colorful wooden fish to go over the changing table.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? this was me yesterday on a hike on my first mothers day!! next year I want to take a picture in the same spot with me holding Bear
The Rowdy Roberts
How many weeks are you? 33+5
When is your EDD? June 25
How are you feeling? In general feeling good. Tired and having feet swelling...have had terrible heartburn/reflux the past few days. Overall I do love being pregnant!
What are you craving? Right now chocolate milk!
What is grossing you out? Nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Received a belated shower gift the other day. Bought two used diaper genies through an online yard sale group. Also have been buying last minute things that we still need.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Tomorrow I have a check-up. I always secretly hope that the OB will say I can be off work until baby is born!
Have you / will you found out the sex?
Girl
Any names picked out? Carlee Ann
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Still needing to find some time to just organize things better but it's mostly done.
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
When is your EDD? August 3rd
How are you feeling? Pretty good! My appetite was huge this weekend, I could sleep all day, she was super quiet, and now my belly feels a lot bigger. Lots of growing!
What are you craving? Occasionally fresh fruits, but food in general is pretty good!
What is grossing you out? Nothing specific
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? We were thisclose to getting something when we visited our alma mater this weekend, but couldn't justify spending $35 on a onesie - we aren't that big of fans of our college!
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Next checkup is May 27th, the first of my two week appointments
Have you / will you found out the sex? it's a girl!
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Still no progress, will probably put some time into it after my showers in June
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? Got to meet up with an out of state friend who is due 2 months before me - I am almost bigger than her already! Yipes! (eta: I'm on the right)
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!
How many weeks are you? 10w2d
When is your EDD? December 6
How are you feeling? OK so far today. But I haven't slept well the last 3 nights and have had horrible dreams!
What are you craving? Fries
What is grossing you out? Meat still
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Nope
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? First one today!!!! I'm so excited and nervous. I just want to know everything is ok!
Have you / will you found out the sex? Yed
Any names picked out? No
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Sister finally moved out which means I can move my craft room back downstairs and we can eventually start doing stuff for the baby.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
How many weeks are you? 23w5d
When is your EDD? September 3
How are you feeling? Good! Just getting bigger!
What are you craving? Nothing specific
What is grossing you out? Nada
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Nope...trying to refrain from buying much of anything until after my shower at the end of next month.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Monthly appt is tomorrow.
Have you / will you found out the sex? We did: it's a girl!
Any names picked out? Not yet
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? No theme, just colors: gray, pale yellow, and turquoise
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? When they say you're more photosensitive/susceptible to sunburn when pregnant, they're not kidding!! I have the type of skin that typically tans (unless I really push it and spend all day in the blazing sun with no protection). Sitting out on the back patio at my ILs yesterday, I got fried within an hour. My arms, shoulders, and chest are lobster red and HURT! It looks more like I spent all day on the beach instead of an hour sitting in the backyard.
#-o
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
When is your EDD? 10/14
How are you feeling? Great!
What are you craving? Nothing
What is grossing you out? Nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? A coworker brought in a bag full of neutral stuff her grandson no longer fits and gave it to me.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Regular appt tomorrow and a/s May 23.
Have you / will you found out the sex? May 23. I can't believe this is already next week! EEEE!
Any names picked out? Nope
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Niet
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? Can't think of anything
my read shelf:
LOs Age(s): 14w4d
Best part of your week? I want to scream this at the top of my lungs! We purchased a Halo Sleep Sack Swaddle and Colin has been sleeping 10-11 hour stretches!!! I forget who suggested this to me, but I want to kiss you straight on the mouth
Worst part of your week? In turn for these long stretches of sleep, Colin has decided that playing isn't enough to tire him out so he's throwing tantrums (and that's what they are, red faced, flailing, trying to get out of our grip, screaming bloody murder tantrums) to make himself tired. Usually by the time he goes down, my nerves are totally shot. It's like something out of "Rosemary's Baby".... Ugh.
Also, DH missed my first Mother's Day because he went on a mandatory work trip to Germany. He comes home Saturday.
Milestones? Colin is now grabbing things intentionally. Also, he's taken some serious interest in my food. Something tells me we are going to have to start solids soon
PIP those kiddos!
From our Mother's Day brunch. I. LOVE. THIS. BOY.
ETA: Because I apparently don't know how to complete full sentences
How many weeks are you? 9w6d
When is your EDD? Dec 9
How are you feeling? Good with little bits of nausea sneaking up when I least expect it. And T.I.R.E.D.
What are you craving? Chips and onion dip.
What is grossing you out? Smells of all kinds.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Not yet.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Saw baby last week measuring right on track. Next appointment and u/s will be in 2 weeks
Have you / will you found out the sex? Not yet, and not sure we will.
Any names picked out? No. Just creating the list.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? It is currently occupied by a toddler. Focus #1 is getting his big boy room in order.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? Nope
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s): 2 years 2.5 months
Best part of your week? Cuddling on the couch on Saturday night when he refused to go to sleep. Dad was out, I gave him some cheerios and his sippy of water he happily snuggled with me while we watched Real Housewives. Quality toddler programming.
Worst part of your week? DH made a fatal Mother's Day mistake that I don't want to get into, but he owes me a re-do. Worst Mother's Day morning ever.
Milestones? Nope
PIP those kiddos!
TTC#1 July 2010 PCOS dx April 2011 DS born: February 21, 2012
TTC#2 June 2013 MMC Sept 2013 (partial molar), CP 02/2014 DS2 born: December 5, 2014
LOs Age(s): Zack - 9 mo, Delilah - 3 yrs
Best part of your week? Delilah and I took a nice walk Mother's Day morning.
Worst part of your week? Zack had a bad sleeping night on Saturday and I'm exhausted.
Milestones? Zack's been walking more. He is getting really good and can now do a controlled lowering to the ground instead of falling.
PIP those kiddos!
Mother's Day morning, after Zack woke for the second time I brought him in our room and he passed out after nursing. Then Delilah joined him in our bed and needless to say he didn't sleep much longer.
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How many weeks are you? Between 20 6 days and 21 weeks 6 days (u/s says 20.6 but my doctor wants to go with 21.6, so I give up)
When is your EDD? Sept 16 (I'm choosing this date as that's what my doctor has been following)
How are you feeling? Feeling pretty good. She wants to sit so low though so I'm constantly uncomfortable.
What are you craving? Right now, chocolate silk pie.
What is grossing you out? Nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? I bought a hard bathtub slope to place in our large bathtub. I'm not using a baby tub since baby and Lexi will tubby together.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? I have a follow up u/s on Monday since the tech could not see the right heart nor get a profile pic. I also have blood work on Monday to just keep an eye on my ITP.
Have you / will you found out the sex? We did - Girl!
Any names picked out? Eliana Grace
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? We decided that Lexi and Eliana will share a room and keep it the Disney theme that Lexi has going on. Lexi has Rapunzel, so we will keep the decorations to a minimum, but make it a Minnie Mouse theme. We have also decided to buy a crib and introduce her to the crib when Eliana is on a better schedule.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s): 4 years old
Best part of your week? Just enjoying the weather yesterday. It was finally warm enough that we ate out on the deck yesterday. I just enjoyed watching Lexi pick dandelions and making wishes.
Worst part of your week? Just some ER/ITP scares for me, but nothing in regards to Lexi.
Milestones?
PIP those kiddos!
Best part of your week? Getting to celebrate my first Mother's Day with him.
Worst part of your week? Work has been a pain, so I've been very tired lately when I get home and I feel awful because I'm away from W and then have little energy to play with him.
Milestones? He's cutting his first toooooooth!
PIP those kiddos! He's learning to outwit his ball popper, and he's been making this goofy face lately where his tongue is sideways. I'm assuming its due to the teething, but I hope it stays.
My new bff Gayle Forman!
“You can have your wishes, your plans, but at the end of the day, it's out of your control"
- Gayle Forman
"People talk about escapism as if it's a bad thing... Once you've escaped, once you come back, the world is not the same as when you left it. You come back to it with skills, weapons, knowledge you didn't have before. Then you are better equipped to deal with your current reality."
- Neil Gaiman
Married Bio
Best Part of the Week: Mother's Day was great!
Worst Part of the Week: Today. Blocked duct and a fussy baby boy going through a growth spurt and in the middle of a wonder week. Fun times.
Milestones: He's started following things with his eyes. He doesn't do it with everything, but we saw it the first time yesterday.
Here's my little frog today.
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
Team Green to Team Pink! Baby A born
Here comes 2u2! Team Green to Team Blue! Baby L born
LOs Age(s): 7.5 months
Best part of your week? My first official Mother's Day.
Worst part of your week? Adalyn falling because she won't stop climbing on things and hasn't quite mastered getting down on her own.
Milestones? She has just started cruising, she is actually climbing things and not just pulling up, she has figured out how to use a straw and she got her third tooth!
PIP those kiddos!
Attacking the camera (aka my phone). Lol
When is your EDD? August 3
How are you feeling? Good overall, I really can't complain!
What are you craving? Nothing in particular. All food looks and tastes good.
What is grossing you out? Nothing.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? My mom bought some Winnie the Pooh wall decals for the nursery
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? next monthly appt. is 5/21. I have my glucose test then too.
Have you / will you found out the sex? We did- It's a boy!
Any names picked out? Johnathan or Alexander. Still not sure. I think we'll have to wait until we meet him.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Just waiting to pick up the furniture at the end of this month.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? Nope.
LOs Age(s): 4 days
Best part of your week? Meeting my little Nolan and bringing him home from the hospital.
Worst part of your week? He refused to sleep last night and kept crying and DH was getting way too frustrated with it.
Milestones? He is starting to become more alert and look around at things. Still very sleepy though!
~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
LOs Age(s): 2y5m
Best part of your week? Hanging out with DH while he's off.
Worst part of your week? Blake fell walking up the stairs. He has a little burn like spot on his nose.
Milestones? He can sing his abc's..... for the most part.
LOs Age(s): He will be 4 months on Friday
Best part of your week? Having DH come home on Saturday!
Worst part of your week? Colin isn't responding to the antibiotics for his ear infection. He's been screaming non-stop for the past 3 days. He's going back to the doctor today.
Milestones? Colin turns his head toward you when you say his name. He also is batting and grabbing at things with intent.
PIP those kiddos!
Having a Sunday morning chat with daddy
Best Part of the Week: My sweet baby is back. He's past his growth spurt and his first wonder week. He also have us a 6 hour sleep stretch followed by a3 1/2 hour stretch last night.
Worst Part of the Week: Friday night was rough, but that's because we didn't realize Donnie was cold until more than halfway through the night.
Milestones: He turned 1 month yesterday! He's also socially smiling a little more and following things with his eyes a ton.
Here are some shots! Sleepy smiles - happy naked time - my little ducky - and his one month pic
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? 20w2d
When is your EDD? 10/4
How are you feeling? good
What are you craving? not too much
What is grossing you out? milk still
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? some onesies to tie dye with my students today, and a berenstain bears book about dinosaurs
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? 5/28 is next appt. just are regular check up. no ultrasounds for me.
Have you / will you found out the sex? nope
Any names picked out? carl is still under heated debate.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? half a mess, half empty, yay!
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? So... DH was rushed to the hospital from work on Friday night, and was diagnosed with a kidney stone! (which all the nurses proceeded to tell us was the closest thing a man could come to feeling labor pains). Once I knew he would be ok, I had a hard time not laughing when I was holding his hand and the nurse was telling him to breathe through the pains. Then he'd move positions, I'd rub his back... it was a weird preview/role reversal of what's coming in October...