Daily Updates - August

[celesterra]

What do you all think? Sort of like a One Thread over here. Maybe this can be a place just to check in with each other.

I wanted to give you all my update today... I broke out my thermometer again and * http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/3f283 * my chart is still looking fine. doctors. I really wish they hadn't scared me so yesterday. I am still pretty shaken up. And to top it off, last night my little sister finally called me back, so I got to tell her that I am pregnant on the scariest day so far. It was very weird.

[kyle98sean02]

I am so glad your temp is still looking so purty Celeste! I have everything crossed that can be for you. Are they doing another draw?

I finally heard back from the dr.s office that was supposed to call me back yesterday. They are willing to do a blood draw today. They will only do one if my #'s look decent, but I have an appointment on Thursday with the other dr.s office. I think I am going to keep both appointments since they are both contracted at different hospitals. I'd like to go check both hospitals out and have a choice in providers . Also, that way I get 2 blood draws and can make sure my #'s are doing what they are supposed to.

As far as my symptoms for the day, my booblets hurt and I am sooooo bloated. I have actually lost a lb or so since finding out I was pregnant because of food aversions, yet my shorts hurt me. Its funny how much you can change in 18 days. I am so relieved to feel something this time! Stick Baby Stick!!!!!

[celesterra]

Hey Heather,

I am glad for you that the doc is going to take you today! Let us know!!!

I am going in tomorrow morning for another draw. But I have to say : my cm is becoming a little discolored, i.e. pink. Not so much, it's VERY light, and still creamy, but it's there. Just since this morning. I'm officially scared.

[norasmom]

Celestra, thanks for starting this!!

Celestra & Heather- ((hugs)) to you. may you be wrapped in blankets of baby vibes!!

My update for the day is whoa do my breasts hurt!! With nursing a two year old this was the part I was looking forward to the least!! I expect it to get worse from here out, I just hope I don't ;oose my milk. It's too hot for otmeal so I guess it is mother's milk tea for me!

[kyle98sean02]

(((Celeste))) Sending super sticky vibes your way momma. Hopefully the babe is just implanting nice and strong creating a little spotting and your numbers will be nice and high tomorrow.

Jesi- Hopefully once your body is used to being pregnant, yor breasts will get less sore. Think on the bright side, at least with 2 nuslings you will probably not have engorgement issues : your milk stays in nice and strong.

[wencit]

Sticky vibes to you, Celeste & Heather!

OMG, this morning sickness is getting worse. I felt so nauseous yesterday morning and nearly hurled in two different co-worker's cubicles. Fortunately, while I was waiting in my OB's office, some nice lady told me to eat a few saltines in the morning before I get up. I tried that today, and so far, it's working, since I'm not feeling as terrible as I did yesterday. I'm hoping that trick works all the way until the second trimester.

On a positive note, we saw the heartbeat yesterday!!! At first, all I could see was a little blob, but then my OB zoomed in, and we could see this tiny movement. Oh, it was incredible! Knowing that there is something LIVING inside of me is crazy and awe-inspiring at the same time. It almost makes all this nausea and morning sickness worth it.

[celesterra]

Heather, I like the way you think! I'll just visualize what you wrote about!

wencit, Congrats on seeing the heartbeat!!! OMG, that must be the most incredible feeling in the world. Imagine when you start feeling it move??? Light upon light!

I'll take some of your morning sickness if you care to pass it on!

I'm feeling (emotionally) a little better... I work in a very small office (8 total people) so I just told everyone. I figured I should tell them before anything sad happens, but really, it was just so exciting to tell them! I thought a few extra prayers tonight couldn't hurt either.

Now I have just finished lunch and I'm ready for a nap! :yawning:

[celestialdreamer]

Celeste- Lots of and vibes!!! I had some brown spotting last week and it scared me so bad, but everything seems to be fine now. I'll be praying for you and your bean!

wencit- congrats on seeing the heartbeat! That is so exciting! I have to admit I'm a tiny bit jealous that I may not get any u/s the whole pregnancy. I had an early u/s with my dd and it really made it all feel more 'real'.

I'm feeling ok today, but a tiny bit nauseous this am. My dd is not feeling well and extremely grouchy so I will probably not be on the computer the rest of the day. I did call and make an appt to meet with the homebirth midwife, I'm really excited about that. Hope everyone has a great day!

[Two Spunky Monkeys]

A few things to update about me.

I am so tired! I am sure it's not just pregnancy related - we just got home from vacation and things are still in suitcases and laundry is piled high. I worked extra hours last night to cover for someone else. And I am teaching 16 energetic 6-year-olds at bible school this week. Add being 6 weeks pg to that list and I can barely move.

I also had some spotting last night. (TMI alert) It was little smears of blood mixed in with my rather copious cervical fluid - so I am sure it was just something related to the uterus growing. But it was enough to put me on alert and check every time I go to the bathroom now.

I am 6W2D today - still have 4 weeks to wait until my first prenatal.

[FreeSpiritMama]

Celeste ~ Thinking of you and praying for you

Heather ~ Glad you have 2 possible Drs, I hope your numbers are good tomorrow but it sounds like you have great symptoms

Erica ~ How exciting you got to see your baby's heartbeat

Jesi ~ Sorry bf is painful : mother milk tea helps

Nothing much going on here, all in all I feel pretty good (too good?!) I am a little queasy and slightly more tired but nothing much. My breasts are tender but again not bad although I was reading that after bfing your breasts may not be so sore for next pregnancy. I just can't wait to really feel pregnant and know this little babe is ok

[celesterra]

all around!

here's to all of our little beans and beating s

[zion]

Just checking in. I am exhausted. Dh woke me up last night at 3am. He felt the need to blow his nose in the middle of the night. gggrrrrrrrrrrrr. I felt a little nauseated this am but I think it was because I hadn't eaten in a while.

I'm thinking about you mamas!!

Stick little beans Stick!!!

[eilonwy]

Just saying hi. I'm very excited to be joining another DDC. I just got my second BFP this morning, despite the fact that my period isn't even late yet. :LOL It's all good, we're looking forward to meeting #3. Sticky vibes to all!

[*bejeweled*]

Celeste and Heather,
Lots of to you both! And us all!!!

I'm driving myself trying to figure out my due date. If my LMP started July 7 and my cycle is 28 days am I due April 14?

They also start dating a 40 week pregnancy CD1, so does that mean that I'm almost 6 weeks pg?

Is this how you all are dating your pregnancy?

I have no new symptoms, just huge boobs. But I swear I can feel my uterus "tweak" just a little every once in a while.

I'M SO HAPPY!!!

[zion]

they do start dating from cd1. so if your lmp was 7/7, your edd would be 4/14 or 4/15 and you would be 4 weeks and 5 days today. Do you know when you O'd? My LMP was 7/2 but I didn't O til 7/20 so I'm using my O date to figure it out. I'll be 5 weeks tomorrow. But, these dates are all estimates!!!

[*bejeweled*]

Originally Posted by zion

they do start dating from cd1. so if your lmp was 7/7, your edd would be 4/14 or 4/15 and you would be 4 weeks and 5 days today. Do you know when you O'd? My LMP was 7/2 but I didn't O til 7/20 so I'm using my O date to figure it out. I'll be 5 weeks tomorrow. But, these dates are all estimates!!!

Zion,
Thank u! Thank u! I was one week off bc I counted the start date of my LMP as being one week pregnant :

Thank u so much. I will be 5 weeks on Thursday, the day after you. I really appreciate your help.

[ladylee]

I'd love to talk about my pregnancy every day-I'm sure the people in my life will appreciate this outlet being here for me, too! Like others here I'm watching with a little trepidation-I had a miscarriage in December of 04. This little one was actually conceived around what would have been the due date. I feel it's the same soul. Tomorrow I find out results of my bloodwork and am surrounding the little one with lots of welcoming, protective love and energy.

[celesterra]

Originally Posted by *bejeweled*

I will be 5 weeks on Thursday,

Me too! Looks like we're buddies!

ladylee, I love what you said about it being the same soul. i hadn't really thought about that, but the one we lost to an ectopic is so present to me, i pray for my little Luz all the time. It's just nice to think that this new one could be her. Thanks for such a nice image to hold on to.

[*bejeweled*]

DH kept telling me that I was pg and I didn't believe him. He wouldn't tell me why he thought this. Finally after the positive results, he told me that he knew when I woke up from a dream sobbing that I missed my Grandpa (who passed almost one year ago). He says he knew right then and there that I was pg because in his words, "that's how life works".

I picture my Grandpa's spirit guiding our baby into this world.

[celesterra]

sweet, bejeweled!

my DH also had a strong intuition about this month. About a week post-o, he went out and bought *himself* a parenting book... this is totally a first! this from the guy who insisted that his kids would never disturb his life, or is sleep... :LOL ... ok, honey!

he keeps telling me that we're going to be fine, and that this baby is coming to us, this time. i am choosing to believe that he's right. listening to a strong intuition is definitely more reliable than listening to *fear*, right?

thinking loving, sticky thoughts!

i'm out for the night, gals! i have to finish a quilt tonight for my best friend who is living with his wife in china. they're about to have baby #1 in sept, and i've got a darlin' quilt for them! dh leaves saturday morning, so i've gotta let the needle *fly* tonight!