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Mommy & Mommy 2 Be Monday on a Tuesday!
We missed our Monday catch up!!
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 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!!~~
Re: Mommy & Mommy 2 Be Monday on a Tuesday!
LOs Age(s): 28 weeks
Best part of your week? He was so happy all weekend and giving tons of laughs and smiles.
Worst part of your week? He was up for an hour last night at 3 in the morning.
Milestones? He now only wants to say "da da" all the time.
PIP those kiddos!
~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
28weeks!!!!!!! Holy crap is this flying by!
When is your EDD?
2/17/14
How are you feeling?
Heartburn. Need I say more?
What are you craving?
Potatoes, cheese, honey nut cheerios, chocolate and peanut butter. Nothing with real nutritional value really.
What is grossing you out?
The dog doesn't smell as much now, but all meat besides fish is now intolerable.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately?
Got a couple bassinet sheets and a crib sheet on clearance at Target.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments?
Centering pregnancy appointment this afternoon.
Have you / will you found out the sex?
Nope, but for the first time I have a feeling what I think it is.
Any names picked out?
Same as last week.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes?
Just need to order and hang up the wall art.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
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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When is your EDD? March 14th
How are you feeling? Great, some back pains but nothing crazy.
What are you craving? I could live off of sugar right now but I don't think that would be good for baby or me.
What is grossing you out? Ground beef still
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? So far this week... no.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? I scheduled all my appointments from now until delivery! WHAT!?!? Next one is Dec 19th for glucose testing.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Girrrrlll
Any names picked out? Yup
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Nursery has had no progress for 3 weeks... Now DH wants to take up the floors to "fix" a minor flaw in them that he says he will not be able to live with. Me, I'm about to hire someone to come and do everything bc DH sucks.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? I have been watching what I eat more, exercising and starting my prenatal yoga class. My prenatal class is 3 women including myself!!! It's awesome!
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!!~~
When is your EDD? 2/13/401525 5
How are you feeling? Pretty good. Yesterday day was the first day I was utterly exhausted from standing at work at day.
What are you craving? No much
What is grossing you out? Not much either which is good
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Some local nesties surprised me with a shower at a G2G on Sunday @lfk2013. It was super sweet.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Passed my GD test this week yay! And on to every 2 week appointments that is crazy
Have you / will you found out the sex? Girl
Any names picked out? Same old list
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? H surprised me on Friday by putting the crib together before I got home from work.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
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
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!!~~
Best part of your week? Having an outside baby!
Worst part of your week? Getting the hang of bf'ing. He has issues with sucking so we have to supplement which I really dislike. But I have to do what is best for him as well.
Milestones?
PIP those kiddos!
Edit: he's 2 days not 3. Oops lol
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
...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? June 9
How are you feeling? Not bad. A couple of nights this week, I've actually had some pretty bad nausea, but still feeling like myself the vast majority of the time.
What are you craving? Nothing really
What is grossing you out? Not much. My cats' breath has been pretty bad lately, but I don't know if that's actually pr.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Not this week.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? We have our genetic counseling and NT scan next Wednesday 12/3, and our second regular appointment on 12/5.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Still no agreement on this. I guess we need to start talking about this again if we're going to decide in the next couple months...
Any names picked out? Nothing new
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? lol
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?

"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):
1 month yesterday!
Best part of your week?
Finding out they are growing like weeds!
Worst part of your week?
Hep b shots yesterday, but I think it was more traumatic for H than the babies!
Milestones?
Tummy time champs! First real spit ups, and finding thumbs (accidently)
PIP those kiddos!
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? 29w4d
When is your EDD? 2/5/15
How are you feeling? Meh, emotional, uncomfortable, heartburn keeps me up a lot of nights and half of the time I can't walk due to the sciatica. Happy for a healthy baby though.
What are you craving? Chocolate
What is grossing you out? Nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? A few little outfits, and I grabbed a few packs of wipes (since I got them for free).
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? 12/2 is my next regular OB appointment.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Boy
Any names picked out? Thomas
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? I finished a few small pieces of art, but I can't hang them yet until I get the dresser in there and his "T" painted.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s): 13 months (14 months next week)
Best part of your week? Some good quality family time over the weekend.
Worst part of your week? See separate post about cousin's baby.
Milestones? She is starting to say a few new words and her coordination is always improving.
PIP those kiddos!
How many weeks are you? 18w
When is your EDD? 4/27/15
How are you feeling? Good! Yay for energy in time to cook Thanksgiving dinner!
What are you craving? Does everything that's edible count?
What is grossing you out? Nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Besides some "my first" onesies for next year, no.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? A/S is on Monday! Woohoo!
Have you / will you found out the sex? Still staying TG.
Any names picked out? No. Everything I suggest to DH is shot down.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Nada
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s): 15m
Best part of your week? She was giving me a ton of kisses completely unprompted the other day. It was awesome (if not a bit slobbery).
Worst part of your week? Still teething. I'm not sure at this point if it's her molars coming in the rest of the way or the canines finally making their appearance, but it's been brutal.
Milestones? She has over 20 words!
Team Green to Team Pink! Baby A born
Here comes 2u2! Team Green to Team Blue! Baby L born
How many weeks are you? 10w3d
When is your EDD? 6.20.15
How are you feeling? Last couple days have been kinda rough. My body has decided that its new favorite thing is to make me gag all day and then throw up at night. At this point, I'm assuming the throwing up is inevitable but I'm just hoping it can wait until I get home from work. I really don't want to throw up at work.
What are you craving? Mrs. Grass chicken noodle soup
What is grossing you out? Strong smells mostly
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Nope
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Next appointment is Dec. 1st. We are hoping to hear the heartbeat for the first time.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Yes, we will find out.
Any names picked out? Only the middle name for a boy. We probably won't start seriously talking about names until we are out of first trimester.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Nothing new.
Currently on Metformin and Synthroid
EDD: 6.15.15
How many weeks are you? 9 weeks 5 days
When is your EDD? 6/25/15
How are you feeling? Pretty crampy and crappy
What are you craving? Nothing. Nothing sounds good to me at all.
What is grossing you out? Meat,
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Nope.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Since last check in, I have had two more ultrasounds. There is still a lot of blood in my ute that won't go away. I haven't been able to work since last Friday. My next ultrasound is scheduled for next Tuesday. The doctor is talking about sending me to a specialist and have this considered a high risk pregnancy.
Have you / will you found out the sex? Yes
Any names picked out? Yep! But they may change
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Nothing yet
Anything else you would like to add or PIP?
Cinnabun and Junebug say, "Go Wildcats!"
How many weeks are you? 23w3d
When is your EDD? March 21
How are you feeling? Finally enjoying being pregnant
What are you craving? Not much at all actually.
What is grossing you out? Meats still.
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? So much. A friend dropped off 4 huge boxes of baby boy clothes, a walker and exersaucer. Picked up and awesome lamp at Hobby Lobby and we picked up his dresser yesterday. Picked up nursery paint and my mom bought me a bunch of maternity clothes this weekend.
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? GD and regular appointment on Dec 15 I think. Haha.
Have you / will you found out the sex? We did. Team little man!
Any names picked out? We have a top runner. We'll see if it makes it through the next 17 weeks.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Paint, lamp, and dresser purchased. Just need to get working on it.
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? Leave for Disney on Friday. Excited but a little concerned that I'll have a lot of back pain and/or be exhausted. It's just my sister and I so I'll feel bad if I have to take a nap in the middle of the day. We'll see though.
When is your EDD? May 17
How are you feeling? I didn't really believe you people that I'd ever feel better, but the cloud of first tri has lifted and I'm feeling human again.
What are you craving? Meat.
What is grossing you out? Eggs
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? We ordered our carseat off a great sale on Zulily. It should arrive tomorrow!
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? I had my regular OB appointment yesterday, all was well. I had a bleeding scare last Thursday, so they snuck us in for an ultrasound. All was well with baby and their best guess is the bleeding was coming from the twin that passed.
Anatomy scan is set for December 22.
Have you / will you found out the sex? We will. But now I'm starting to doubt our decision. Do we want the surprise? Gah. I don't know.
Any names picked out? We have a boy name set and nothing in stone for a girl, but a couple of front runners.
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? Newp. Nothing yet.
Baby Boy born 5.3.15
How old is LO: 17 months
Best part of week: this age is so fun! He figured out how to put a pen cap on a pen and he was so proud of himself. He claps and says "yay" for everything.
Worst part: holiday time means family drama
B Born 6.27.13
When is your EDD? 12/09
How are you feeling? Changes day by day. I had lots of energy earlier today, but I've been having lots of BH and contractions all evening and it's making me grumpy and tired now.
What are you craving? Nothing
What is grossing you out? Nothing
Have you bought/received anything for the baby lately? Nursery decor
Ultrasounds? Betas? Appointments? Midwife appt on Thurs
Have you / will you found out the sex? BOY!
Any names picked out? Nope, but we have a short list
How is the nursery coming along? PIPs? Themes? 95% done
Anything else you would like to add or PIP? No
Already Mommies:
LOs Age(s): 2yrs 9mths
Best part of your week? He has been really great and affectionate lately.
Worst part of your week? Tonight when he was pushing my buttons at bedtime and all I wanted was to lay down from all the contractions
Milestones? Forward facing in car seat now
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): 11 weeks
Best part of your week? Lots of giggles Sunday night and all sorts of smiles.
Worst part of your week? Fiona waking up at 4 a.m. Friday and taking a whole hour to get back to sleep, by which point my alarm was going off for work. Sooooo tired.
Milestones? More giggles! She's also trying to lean forward a bit when we sit her up.
PIP those kiddos!
B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6

"You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. SeussTeam Green to Team Pink! Baby A born
Here comes 2u2! Team Green to Team Blue! Baby L born
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