Weekly chat thread July 20th-27th - Page 2

[sarahr]

Kikelet, I hope you get good news at your next ultrasound.

I just came back from a week at the beach. I slept so, so many hours a day and was so sick. I was worried how I was going to function now that I'm back in the real world, but I've been surprisingly okay -- still tired and sick, but functioning.

I have an extra babysitting day today (since we were out of town last week) and don't need to go to work, so I'm enjoying the empty house and not doing any of the things I should be doing.

We picked a midwife (well, two of them actually, partners) and I really like both of them. Our first appointment is in a couple weeks, when I'll be 10 weeks along. Hopefully we'll be able to hear the heartbeat at that point.

[xixstar]

Vallere, I think we're in the same boat. I'm hungry all the time and happy that m/s is still staying away. I'm hoping that the Milk Thistle and B6 is helping, but it might just be early still. DD is also nursing like crazy and I'm not interested in nursing so often. I don't know how much of it is hormones (I'm very cranky!) or what but I've been thinking a lot about weaning in general, but that soooo wasn't my plan. I'm hoping that I'll be less canky soon and nursing will borther me less.

DD turned 1 yesterday and tomorrow is my birthday, so it's been busy weekend with celebrations. I'm ready to just sleep all week, but there is lots that I'm behind on and should probably get to work on stuff.

[Kikelet]

Just wanted to give an update, mostly good news.

I finally called my MW to tell her about the problems I've been having and my scheduled u/s for tomorrow. (I had been seeing my OBGYN, since my MWs nurse can't get me in for another week or so). Today was my breaking point when I had been throwing up every hour and starting to feel like I was going to faint. She thinks that I *probably* don't have a blighted ovum b/c I am so sick, which is good news, but still not a definite We talked a lot about m/s and she gave me so much advice. It was really nice to get my feelings out there and to have her be so comforting. Mid-conversation, she said that I really should consider taking Zofran until I finish school next week. I explained that my professors are not showing much mercy, despite me being pregnant and having terrible m/s. I have two finals this Thursday, plus a final next Wed. She said that it would be healthier for me to not be so sick while trying to finish school up, and that my anxiety about getting everything done in time is really making things worse. I'm SO glad she recommended Zofran because, oh my god, I feel so much better. I can actually do my homework and I'm not so stressed about getting through the next week. Summer courses have been rough and for the past two weeks I've barely made it to class due to m/s.

Now that the nausea/vomiting is 90% under control I just have to wait until tomorrow morning to see my little bean, hopefully. Talking with my MW gave me a lot of hope and I wish I had done it sooner.

I will update everyone when I return from my appt/class tomorrow Thanks for reading.

[BelovedK]

That is so great that you are getting a bit of relief from your m/s Good luck with all of your classes, I just know you will do great! it will all be over soon and you can focus on growing that baby

I have been feeling so short of breath, almost to the point of panicking, but not quite, it is hard to explain. I am also huingry, but then I feel like I am eating junk because it is easily there Then I feel yucky when it is time to eat a meal. I am not nauseous so to speak, but feel a bit yucky.

I'm off to have coffee with a friend (well I will have decaf ) I am also seeing another DR this afternoon about my weaning off of my meds, it is a man and I am a bit uneasy about that. I am more comfy with a woman, but the last NP that treated me so horribly was a woman, so masybe I will like him. I just ask to be treated with respect. Wish me luck, I am very nervous after my last experience. I sort of feel all alone in this situation (being off of my meds)

[Beating Earth]

Hello all,

I'm a bit behind everyone at 3 weeks today. so far no m/s, which is wonderful. My last preg I was on Diclectin for the entire 10 months since I was puking EVERYTHING. Couldn't even keep water down and that landed me in the hospital for rehydration .... not fun.
I've been a bit queasy and tired but that's about it this time around. Fingers crossed it stays that way. I really don't want to go on the meds again since it knocks me out. It's hard to sleep 18 hours a day when you have a 2 year old.
My birth wont be as I had hoped this time around. There are no midwives in my area that will do a homebirth where I live. I am too far from a hospital. I can understand that but it's a bit of a bummer. Thank goodness for good friends. I will be birthing in a friends home in the city and I am able to have the birthing tub!!! I guess I can deal with that, LOL.
I don't yet have an appt with the midwife yet because I just called last Thursday and they haven't gotten back to me yet. If I don't hear this week I guess I'll call again on Monday.
I need to come up with $100 for a deposit on the birthing tub. Too bad DD has major dental surgery coming up and we need to pay the $300 admin fee before they will even schedule her. Sigh, hopefully by the time I get the money, I will still be able to book the tub. Fingers crossed!!

[LisaSedai]

Kikelet- : good luck on your U/S today.

I went for a OB appt on the 20th. We did an U/S that didn't show much ( embryo is only 5 weeks) and an HCG. I've called, but the HCG results are not back yet : She put me on metformin for my blood sugar and I'm on synthroid for hypothyroid. Haven't had anymore bleeding since that last time thank goodness. I'm to come back at 8 weeks for another U/S.

I'm very excited b/c I contacted a MW yesterday and it looks promising that she'll help me VBAC at her house : I was worried that my medical problems, age and weight might make it unlikely that a MW would take me. Alabama has weird laws that make it illegal for MW to attend home births and I feel my chance for a VBAC would be extremely low at a hospital, this MW lives in Tennessee - Alabama moms go to her house for homebirths. I have an appointment to meet her at 8 weeks too (day before my OB appt heh)

Now I have 2 healthcare providers - MW doesn't do U/S or labs so I can get them from the OB, but should I go for monthly appointments to both of them?
Bleh. I don't know what to do. I am SO ENVIOUS of those of you who live in countries that let you easily choose midwife or doctor.

I'm not having any morning sickness but if I go a long time without eating I get a slight nausea- not bad. Still burping & peeing alot, with sore tatas. I haven't told any of my family I am pregnant yet (although DS went with me to the OB appointment, he hasn't asked any questions about possible siblings.) I almost told DH, but then he started talking about being worried about being laid off ( he works at a newspaper) so I thought maybe it wasn't a good time. I sure would hate to lose his health insurance. The kind I can get at work really sucks.

[BelovedK]

Lisa, YAY for a VBAC at home!! I had a hard time getting that with my last one. DS was a cs, DD was a VBAC in the hospital (I couldn't find anyone to attend me at home ) This time it will be at home!! I am so excited : I haven't talked to her yet, but I am sure it will work out as long as I progress with no complications.

BE, I hope the m/s stays away : That is great that you have a friend who will let you birth in her house, that is awesome, you will be able to avoid the hospital.

I am getting ready to call about my beta results, wish me luck

[Kikelet]

WE HAVE A BABY! 138 BPM I'm SO happy - thanks for all your support!

ETA: I will post pics of the u/s soon

[Right of Passage]

yay! I'm so glad!!

[BelovedK]

Originally Posted by Kikelet

WE HAVE A BABY! 138 BPM I'm SO happy - thanks for all your support!

ETA: I will post pics of the u/s soon

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[brightskye]

Well, 6 weeks tomorrow, and right on schedule for sickness and all I just had a lovely Chinese food dinner, which I haven't done in literally years, and now I feel so sick. All day I've been feeling queasy, but now... ugh. My bloodhound nose has come along... I can now smell things that no one else can, can barely tolerate smells that other people think are fine, and want to run and heave over things anyone else would think smells bad. What's worst though is that I can smell myself and it makes me sicker than anything... it's so nutty, and I had this last time too. I shower every day, I'm really superclean actually, and it's not the smell of sweat or anything, it's just this... like sickly sweet smell or something, and it's gross. I actually went to the doctor over this last time and she had no idea what I was talking about. Neither she nor dh could detect anything. Weird.

I actually just took another pregnancy test, the digital kind that says how many weeks along you are, and it came up as I'd expect, so that's a good sign that things are progressing as hoped.:Puke

[tolliverfamily2000]

My aunt who lives downstairs told me how big my boobs look!!! Hubby couldn't be happier but they are still in the hands off stage. He can't wait for that to end before the milk kicks in LOL. Sorry TMI I just think the whole boob thing is pretty funny with the hubby's.
This is my third and yet I have forgotten so much. I need new nursing bras but should I go now?

[Charmie981]

Originally Posted by brightskye

I actually just took another pregnancy test, the digital kind that says how many weeks along you are, and it came up as I'd expect, so that's a good sign that things are progressing as hoped.:Puke

Really? They make such a thing?? I want to know more; I've never heard of that! I'm sorry you're sick, though.

I'm feeling okay, I guess. There are some things that I should know better than to do...cashing in my coupon for a free 16oz chocolate shake from Burger King is one of them. But I did it anyway, and I'm paying for it now.

It's still hard for me to think of myself as pregnant. I'm kinda in denial, I think. I just saw someone post about "holding a newborn in March" and I thought, "OMG...I will be too!"

I've managed to find a school solution, I think. DS1 is applied to and has a testing date at a local private school. It's my dream school for him, but I always assumed it was too pricey. Come to find out they offer considerable financial aid, so we may be able to swing it. Unfortunately, they don't have space for DS2, who I would really like to see in school ASAP (he requires more social stimulation than any one normal family can provide, honestly!). We'll put him on the waitlist, but if I have to keep him home this year, it won't be that hard...first grade is easy-peasy to homeschool and as chatty as he is, he's actually quite motivated to learn and/or please his teacher/mother, as long as his brother isn't there to distract him. I think we'll get some workbooks and cruise through them, trying to be done by March. Normally I'd cringe if someone else said that, but desperate times call for desperate measures, right?

I'm still not sure how I'm going to deal with having to take time off and juggle the birth center and my family. Without schooling the boys on my plate, it will be easier, but the idea of a new business and two little babies is a little...overwhelming. I'll feel better when I have the time to sit down with the books and see how bad it'll be to take two whole months off.

Have an u/s tomorrow to make sure that the little baby bean's HR is up to normal. Last week it was only 108, but my OB said it had only been beating for a day or two, so that's why it was lower than 120. If something happens and there's not a HB, I'm going to feel incredibly guilty for all of the time that I've spent thinking about what a crazy, no-good time this is to have a baby .

[BelovedK]

I am so worried

My NP called me with my beta levels and said not to panic (yeah, right) that the numbers were lower than she expected She thought my dates might be off, but I charted, and know exactly, I even tested and got a VFP at 11dpo

She wants me to come in tomorrow for an u/s (which I am not insured for to make sure everything is ok.

It is too late for me to not be excited about this pregnancy, I am so happy to be here. I was just starting to relax into the idea that everything would be ok, Why are my levels low? What could the reasons be? She said that might explain why I am not feeling too sick yet.

Now I don't know what to do with myself, I am not good at this uncertainty and worry

[Right of Passage]

Beloved I'm hope everything is fine

[Beating Earth]

Me to Beloved, I hope everything turns out ok for you.

I am confused about something. What day to you use to start the calculation for your EDD. I am using July 1st because I O'd on June 30th but my midwife got about a week before I did. I counted 40 weeks as being April 7th and she got March 24th or so, I think.
I'm really confused now and am not sure where I belong.

[Right of Passage]

If you're o date is 6-30 then the 24th is about right on. http://www.tryingtoconceive.com/eddc.htm you can put your O date in to get your EDD

[Kikelet]

Beloved, hang in there.. I'm so sorry. I know how you feel, it's so hard to NOT panic! I was pretty numb for the past week waiting to see my bean. Beta levels don't tell us everything about a baby's development. Did she tell you your exact level? I'll be praying for you (if that's ok).

[welshwife08]

Hope everything goes alright tomorrow, Beloved.

[mamainspain]

Hi Everyone!

Beloved K, I'm sorry you're going through this. I'll be sending you positive thoughts and sticky vibes.

Kikelet, so glad to see that everything is ok!: Phew!

tolliverfamily2000 your boob post cracked me up!

As for me... well, I puked this morning. That was a first. I hate throwing up. YUCK! So, morning sickness is still a pain in the ass, headaches are still bugging and my skin won't stop breaking out! AAARGH! I am able to eat a bit more now, though.

Emotionally, I'm about the same. I told my dh that I couldn't take living here anymore and that we needed to move back to the US STAT!...next summer at the latest. We even starting making plans, but it's not looking really feasible due to the economic situation. : I don't know how much more I can take.

The good news, though, is that dd doesn't have a fever anymore so is now sleeping a bit better and isn't super duper clingy... well, not as bad as she was last weekend.

The other good news is that I found an awesome midwife AND a prospective midwife who will assist in a homebirth!:: I still have to work out all the details, but outlook is good.