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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!
Bonus Question for All!
What are your long weekend/Independence Day plans with your LOs? Anyone taking their LO to fireworks for the first time?
And for our Canadian ladies: Whatever random you want to post!
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 *~
For Mommies-to-be:
How many weeks are you? 30w5d
When is your EDD? Sept 3
How are you feeling? Pretty good! I've started getting a weird crampy/painful spot in my left groin area at night if I'm on my right side (not always, but I guess if I've been on that side for a while). It usually eases a bit if I roll over. Just one of those things, I guess!
What are you craving? Nothing really.
What is grossing you out? Nothing...but less and less I'm wanting to eat anything hot. If this keeps up, I'm going to have a hard time finding dinner solutions!
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Have I ever!! My shower was on Saturday, and I got SOOOOO much stuff!! The big points:
Stroller
Pack 'n' Play
Swing/bouncer combo
Boba carrier
Lots of adorable little outfits (my cousin wins the prize on for best outfit; I'll have to get a pic to post!)
A bunch of CD items
Receiving/cozy/swaddle blankets
Tons of pacifiers
Lots of sippy cups (but only 2 bottles, haha)
And the list goes on!
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Check-up tomorrow, then we go to ever 2 weeks! Whaaa???
Have you / will you found out the sex? Girl!!
Any names picked out? Yup
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Ugh...don't even get me started
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? I didn't get ANY pictures at the shower. I'm waiting for everyone to send me stuff. But my mom did post this one of me, her, and my sister. It's all I've got for now!
Bonus Question for All!
And yet, I have no plans. :P My friend texted me yesterday asking what my plans were, and then told me she and my other friend wanted to take me out to lunch, so at least I've got that! Otherwise, I think DH and I might end up at the ILs. They always do a super casual bbq, and if it's really hot, my ass is getting in the pool! We also live all of a mile (if that) from Sesame Place, and they always have a fireworks show; nothing spectacular, but something to see since we're definitely not making the trip into the city for the mega show they put on.
What are your long weekend/Independence Day plans with your LOs? Anyone taking their LO to fireworks for the first time? It's my birthday!!
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
For Mommies-to-be:
How many weeks are you? 16w6d
When is your EDD? Dec 9.14
How are you feeling? Good - really, really good. I'm definetly in the sweet spot of pregnancy right now.
What are you craving? Nothing in particular. Pretty boring really.
What is grossing you out? Nada
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? I bought our baby a house two weeks ago, so there's that
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Midwife appointment on Thursday, then I should have my anatomy scan set up in the next few weeks.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Still negotiating on this one but I might cave and give in.
Any names picked out? Haven't even discussed it.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? That will come once we are moved into the new house.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? I'm still waiting to really pop. For the most part I just look chubby right now which is surprising because with my son I showed way earlier. Maybe this means my belly won't be as huge this time??
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s): 2 years 4 months
Best part of your week? Taking him to the lake on Saturday. He loves playing in the water and he is pooped after - win win.
Worst part of your week? Nothing, its been a good week.
Milestones? He finally decided to try out his balance bike that we bought a month ago. Since we bought it, he's refused to wear his helmet, so he wasn't allowed on his bike. Then last week he saw the neighbor kids riding theirs (and wearing helmets!) which inspired him to put his on and get on and 'ride'. He is so cute puttering around on his tiny little bike.
PIP those kiddos!
The water babe keeping cool in our plus 40 degree weather. He reminds me of a little member of the village people doing a rendition of the flash dance water scene.
Bonus Question for All!
What are your long weekend/Independence Day plans with your LOs? Anyone taking their LO to fireworks for the first time?
And for our Canadian ladies: Whatever random you want to post! Our holiday is tomorrow (Canada Day!) so we going to family bbq/pool party during the day. We won't keep him up for fireworks because they will be too late, but we may show him the sparklers we got as a gift from our realtor.
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): 6 months today!!
Best part of your week? DH and I went out for a really nice, romantic dinner on Saturday. It was very nice to reconnect as a couple
Worst part of your week? We decided that we would attempt to sleep train this weekend. The first night was rough
Milestones? She officially cut her first tooth and can now sit for 30ish seconds on her own
PIP those kiddos!
Bonus Question for All!
What are your long weekend/Independence Day plans with your LOs? Anyone taking their LO to fireworks for the first time?
Thursday is my bday, so we're going out for dinner. Friday is the annual party at my ILs (it's really fun. I look forward to it every year). then Saturday we're seeing my BFF
And no fireworks for us this year
...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?
19w6d
When is your EDD?
11/18
How are you feeling?
Pretty good- been trying to rest up
What are you craving?
Nothing
What is grossing you out?
Nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately?
Nope!
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments?
Next ob appointment is 7/11, next growth scan with MFM on 7/25.
Have you / will you found out the sex?
We are officially team PURPLE!
Any names picked out?
We have had our girl name picked out for years, but we are keeping them secret
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes?
Soon!
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
Big stuff going on- between A/S last Friday, and moving this week.
Yay!
We are moving in the 3rd, and having our families over on the 4th. I actually have to work on the 3rd, so the in-laws (MIL, FIL, SIL & husband) as well as my parents will be handling the move with H.
This should be interesting!
After 2 years of TTC, lots of tests, and a Hysteroscopy/Laparoscopy to remove several polyps,
Clomid/IUI #1 3/14: cancelled due to surprise BFP 3/8/14.
Beta 1 3/11: 398 Beta 2 3/13: 728 Beta 3 3/20: 11,482
Surprise BFP turns into Surprise Twins!
Zoey and Garrett born 10/24/14 at 36+3
When is your EDD? 2/19/15
How are you feeling? Okay. The nausea is definitely here, and I can't seem to find a happy balance between eating food and feeling sick or not eating food and feeling sick. Hoping that taking my prenatals at night will help me not feel sick all day at the office.
What are you craving? Still savory items. Cheese, pretzels, crackers, eggs.
What is grossing you out? Food with a lot of flavor, cigarette smoke, and the smell of our dog.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Bought a pack n play on a garage sale Saturday. It's gender neutral, has the newborn insert, and the mobile items were still in the package. Looks brand new and was only $15.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Dating ultrasound July 9th.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Think we're 100% decided not to find out. H finally came around to the idea and likes the thought of him being the first to know when baby comes out.
Any names picked out? We added Wyatt to the list of boy names. :-) Much better than Tanner H keeps bumping to the top.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? H is off work Thursday-Sunday and is hoping to help me get it all cleaned out so he can get started on the electrical.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? Just adding something random. I'm so thankful to be this far already with no problems. Last time around I had already done 1, if not 2 calls to my OB's office about spotting.
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
www.5yearstonever.blogspot.com
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
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
www.5yearstonever.blogspot.com
They also want to get more (clearer) shots of B's heart at our next scan. He was not cooperating. They didn't see anything that made them worry, but just couldn't get the shots as clear as they would have liked.
After 2 years of TTC, lots of tests, and a Hysteroscopy/Laparoscopy to remove several polyps,
Clomid/IUI #1 3/14: cancelled due to surprise BFP 3/8/14.
Beta 1 3/11: 398 Beta 2 3/13: 728 Beta 3 3/20: 11,482
Surprise BFP turns into Surprise Twins!
Zoey and Garrett born 10/24/14 at 36+3
What are your long weekend/Independence Day plans with your LOs? Anyone taking their LO to fireworks for the first time?
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
www.5yearstonever.blogspot.com
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s): 7w 3d
Best part of your week? Nolan is starting to make more sounds and when you talk to him he while smile and make sounds at you like he's talking.
Worst part of your week? I think he had a stomach bug. Thursday was terrible and he cried alllll day. But dropping him off at daycare this morning was definitely the worst part of the week.
Milestones? He is making more sounds now and really lifting his head more.
PIP those kiddos! Here are some pics from this morning.
Bonus Question for All!
What are your long weekend/Independence Day plans with your LOs? Anyone taking their LO to fireworks for the first time?
~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
@zamboni00 - Purple! That is so fun!
@Brij2006 - Yay for no spotting. Are you still eating gluten-free/PCOS friendly?
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
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
www.5yearstonever.blogspot.com
How many weeks are you? 38w 4d
When is your EDD? July 10
How are you feeling? Achy and easily winded, but I really shouldn't complain; being pregnant is still the coolest thing ever. She finally got off that nerve she was sitting on over the weekend, but appears to have squirmed her way back this morning.
What are you craving? Still sweets. And chex mix.
What is grossing you out? The smell of beer
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? My ILs bought a few really cute newborn outfits because DH mentioned she has SO MUCH 6 month + stuff, but hardly any newborn and 0-3. And DH's cousin sent a super cute sun hat and Jackie O sunglasses
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Weekly appointment on Wednesday. I don't think I'll have the doctor check me this time. I started spotting on Friday because of it and it freaked me out... plus, it doesn't tell me I'm any closer to labor, so why bother?
Have you / will you found out the sex? Girl!
Any names picked out? Delilah Rose
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Just about done! I'm pretty sure I shared the pics on here but can't remember for sure! Only thing we still need is a small table/nightstand to put the humidifier and projector/sound system on, but that can wait.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? I'm really liking the thought of 7/7/14 for LO's birthday
Bonus Question for All!
What are your long weekend/Independence Day plans? We're going to see James Taylor on Thursday (hopefully the rain holds out!) and have no plans for Friday. It's DH's day in the baby pool, so we didn't want to commit to anything. I'm sure we'll find a BBQ to go to. If not, I'm totally fine with just relaxing and then going to see fireworks. Or going into labor. Whatever.
I hope we can meet up after your LO arrives!
After 2 years of TTC, lots of tests, and a Hysteroscopy/Laparoscopy to remove several polyps,
Clomid/IUI #1 3/14: cancelled due to surprise BFP 3/8/14.
Beta 1 3/11: 398 Beta 2 3/13: 728 Beta 3 3/20: 11,482
Surprise BFP turns into Surprise Twins!
Zoey and Garrett born 10/24/14 at 36+3
After 2 years of TTC, lots of tests, and a Hysteroscopy/Laparoscopy to remove several polyps,
Clomid/IUI #1 3/14: cancelled due to surprise BFP 3/8/14.
Beta 1 3/11: 398 Beta 2 3/13: 728 Beta 3 3/20: 11,482
Surprise BFP turns into Surprise Twins!
Zoey and Garrett born 10/24/14 at 36+3
When is your EDD? 10/12
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? My sister said yesterday she picked up a bunch of stuff for him but I don't know what it all is. She said whatever we don't want at home, she'll just keep at her place for when he visits.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Monthly appt on July 9. Will also be the 1 hr glucose test.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Boy!
Any names picked out? Rhett Harrison
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? We did some more work in the basement this week but there's still miles to go before it's ready to be an office.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? Nah
Bonus Question for All!
What are your long weekend/Independence Day plans with your LOs? Anyone taking their LO to fireworks for the first time? We're going to visit friends in Virginia this weekend! Super excited!
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After 2 years of TTC, lots of tests, and a Hysteroscopy/Laparoscopy to remove several polyps,
Clomid/IUI #1 3/14: cancelled due to surprise BFP 3/8/14.
Beta 1 3/11: 398 Beta 2 3/13: 728 Beta 3 3/20: 11,482
Surprise BFP turns into Surprise Twins!
Zoey and Garrett born 10/24/14 at 36+3
How many weeks are you? 18w4d
When is your EDD? Thanksgiving!
How are you feeling? Super Tired
What are you craving? Nothing
What is grossing you out? Chicken
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? I went to Buy Buy Baby Saturday with my mom to look around and I bought our last gender neutral baby onesie! DH said I should return it since crying won't work on him. We'll see!
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? 1 week until we find out if it's a boy or girl!
Have you / will you found out the sex? Yes
Any names picked out? Not yet
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Same. Working on organizing my craft room some more so I can finish moving everything downstairs.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
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And I also forgot the bonus. I seem to be having a diffucult time functioning today! ha
What are your long weekend/Independence Day plans with your LOs? Anyone taking their LO to fireworks for the first time? We are having a BBQ on the 4th. Today is DHs birthday so it will be combo BBQ for his B-day. The rest of the weekend will be cleaning. Crib shopping Monday after our ultrasound so I want to try to have the room ready!
How many weeks are you?
6w4d
When is your EDD?
2/19/15
How are you feeling?
tired, nauseas, sore boobs (loving every minute of it thought!!!)
What are you craving?
nothing
What is grossing you out?
chocolate, anything with strong flavors
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately?
nope
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments?
u/s today! all looked great and I SAW the heartbeat. Next appointment is on July 24.
Have you / will you found out the sex?
We will
Any names picked out?
We've been tossing around the idea of a JR if it's a boy.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes?
Still just a designated room, though I realized we are going to have to clean out some closets soon.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
not yet...
What are your long weekend/Independence Day plans with your LOs? Anyone taking their LO to fireworks for the first time?
Just hanging out here. I'm so excited this is a 4 day week!
@islandmonkey8 Saying so many thoughts and prayers for you and the babIES!!
brij2006 We are twins! Your symptoms are mine, like exactly.
When is your EDD? Jan 1st
How are you feeling? Good all around
What are you craving? Nothing
What is grossing you out? Nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Nothing yet
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? I had my first OB appointment on Friday. It was great to see baby after being released from the RE 4 weeks ago. NT scan was this afternoon. Next OB appointment is the end of July and A/S is schedule for Aug 11.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Nope, we're holding out til birth
Any names picked out? Girl, yes. Boy, no.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? No progress yet
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? 2nd tri, yay!
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
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6
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
For Mommies-to-be:
How many weeks are you? 8w4d
When is your EDD? February 5, 2015
How are you feeling? I feel great during the day but super tired in the evening, and so hungry all day! Between the calories needed to BF and help LO#2 grow, I eat almost constantly through the day. At least every hour.
What are you craving? Chicken and Dumplings
What is grossing you out? Nothing right now.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Nothing this week, although I am keeping my eye out for a few items at garage sales/craigslist/etc. like the crib, a dresser and the double stroller I want.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Next appointment is July 18th and we *might* get to hear the HB for the first time! We saw it on u/s but their machine doesn't have sound so we didn't get to hear it.
Have you / will you found out the sex? We will, sometime in September most likely.
Any names picked out? Thomas and Elizabeth are our top picks, no ideas on a mn for either yet, we will likely decide that after the a/s.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Still cleaning it out, we have other house projects we are finishing first so that I can move everything out of there. It's a slow process.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s): 9 months on Thursday!
Best part of your week? Adalyn waved to me for the first time and it was so sweet! Heart melted.
Worst part of your week? Cutting tooth #7...
Milestones? She can stand from a sitting position! Doesn't need to pull herself up on anything! And she can do it while holding objects (like DHs shoe for example)! She is also able to squat and stand back up without falling. We are close to walking, I can feel it!
PIP those kiddos!
Bonus Question for All!
What are your long weekend/Independence Day plans with your LOs? Anyone taking their LO to fireworks for the first time?
-We are going over to a friend's house and will be watching fireworks from her back yard. Should be fun. I hope Adalyn enjoys them and doesn't freak out. We should be just far enough away that it shouldn't be too loud, so hopefully she will just enjoy looking at all the colors.