Daily Updates - August - Page 2

[ladylee]

celesterra, you've gone and made me tear up here (doesn't take much to do that lately)-I hope this is your little Luz too.

[FreeSpiritMama]

Aww Celeste your dh is such a sweetheart

[steelcitysistah]

Hi, ladies!

Have my first appointment with my midwife this afternoon! Don't think he'll be doing too much other than the blood test, etc - since I am only 6 weeks and 1 day, but am very excited about going!

Hope everyone has a great day!
Sticky, positive vibes going out to all you wonderful mamas!

[celesterra]

Steelcitysistah, Good Luck! How fun!!!

I'm just here, waiting and :

I should have my beta results in mid-late afternoon, so I will let you all know! I'm feelin' pretty good, though!

My chart from this morning: http://www2.fertilityfriend.com/home/3f283

[zion]

: celesterra!!!

[celesterra]

the numbers!

Well, my numbers more than doubled, to 320 today (from 130), so we are in the clear for now! Looks like it's a sticker... (I know it's still early)

Whew, what a freaking relief! NOW, I really feel like I can say "I'm pregnant!"

I go for my ultrasound on Tuesday!

[celestialdreamer]

YAY! I bet you are so relieved! Now go relax and bask in the fact that you are PREGNANT! Let us know how the u/s goes!

[kyle98sean02]

Woo Hoo Celeste!!!!

I want my results back now from yesterday. I asked the girl who drew my blood and she said she didnt know when, maybe in a couple days. In CA and everyone else I know always knew the #'s the next day. I sur ehope she didnt know what she was talking about.

[celesterra]

thanks! (the smileys aren't working for some reason) are you kidding? i don't think there's any way i wouldn't share the u/s results! LOL

Heather, that sounds crazy! They don't do pg labs as "stat"? That's why I got mine back same day. I'd call the office, leave a msg for the nurse that you're calling for your results. Often, if I don't call, they won't inform me. :

Warmest thoughts to you all... I think I'm going to have another pickle!

[squeakermansmom]

hey ladies...joining you all...

background: we've been trying for what seems like forever and feel sooo blessed to finally be here. we have a ds that's 3. we had our u/s today and got to see the little bean's heartbeat . it was wonderful. hoping to enjoy the next 9 months with all you wonderful women.

congrats celeste, that's so wonderful.

[celesterra]

Jodi, so glad you finally made the leap over! We're happy to have you here and share this time with you!

[ladylee]

Am very happy for you, celesterra. Keeping everyone who is anxiously waiting for test results in my thoughts-sending lots of positive, healthy baby energy all around!

The last 24 hours were a little stressful here-I started spotting last night. I knew it probably wasn't the type to worry about, but after having a miscarriage nine months ago it was hard not to panic. THankfully by morning it had stopped. Also got bloodwork results back and everything is fine. I feel like I can breathe better tonight.

[kyle98sean02]

I'm glad your #s came back good ladylee!

Hi Jodi! So glad to see you over here and that you saw the heartbeat

[FarmerCathy]

to all!!!

I'm doing better these last couple days. I've been eating something right when I get up in the morning and don't seem to get nausea quite so bad. Haven't had any gassiness lately either. I started eating slower, I think that's helped. My boobs are really sore at times though. Everything smells a lot stronger and my back hurts. Other than that I feel great, better than those first few days I was gassy and nauseas. I eat a lot too. Oh, and pregnancy brain, I can't remember if I did something and often do it twice. I tried to collect eggs for the second time today finding that I'd already done it.

I get nervous about mc, but this group helps a lot!

[FreeSpiritMama]

Yay for great #s Celeste & Ladylee

for everyone

[*bejeweled*]

Originally Posted by ladylee

The last 24 hours were a little stressful here-I started spotting last night. I knew it probably wasn't the type to worry about, but after having a miscarriage nine months ago it was hard not to panic. THankfully by morning it had stopped. Also got bloodwork results back and everything is fine. I feel like I can breathe better tonight.

Thank goodness. Glad all is better today ladylee.

[celesterra]

Hi all, i guess the only way off this roller coaster is not something i'd wish for, so i'll just have to learn to keep calm in the misdt of pregnancy weirdness... i also had some spotting this morning, called the doc, and they told me to lay low w/feet up today. i feel ok, i'm not really worried (ok, maybe a little), since i know this is pretty common, and i am not cramping. plus, it only happened the once when i got up at 6.

i SO want to quit my job. i hate it more than i can say. i work with my mgr and a graphic designer who fight, really fight, like cats and dogs... or wild children. it is so stressful. now i am concerned about what i will do! i would love to work from home, but i don't know that i have the brains right now to go out and find work - i'm a copy writer at present. anyway, just needed a little rant, there.

plus, for the 2 week of this cycle, i had dropped to half-time. i wonder if that was the smartest thing to do, since i think it would be more beneficial to take it easy in the weeks to come - to help this lil' dumpling stick! (we decided that "dumpling" was more apropos than bean, for us)

so? any thoughts? if you work at home, how did you make the transition? what do you do? was it hard to convince dh?

[norasmom]

Hi Mamma's!!

My update is very similar to Celeste's, I hate my job!! But for different reasons. I work primarily from home and a little at the restaurant. and my workl load has incrreased considerably. I've told them I can't continue to do this job, (between dd & the fatigue setting in I'm done for) and I still have to hang in there until they can get someone to replace me. I don't know how long that will take but till then I have a job that is driving me crazy because I can't do it the way it needs to be done.

The good news is I have a friend who is very pg and I'll be watching her dd at home in a few months & Ihave an opportunity to do some light accounting work from home for another friends business. The income will be signifigantly less, but dh & I think it is what will be best for our growing family.

celestra- Yeah for you!! I'm glad things are looking up. my $0.02 about working from home is if it is necessary that you work it is ideal, but as your little dumpling gets bigger, 20 months and up for us, it becomes very difficult to get anything done at home. Also one of the biggest challenges I faced was other people's perception. Because I didn't go to work, my friends & family thought I had plenty of time to do this that & the other thing for or with them. And it feels like I'malways at work because when you look around the house & see your laundry, cleaning, and projects you need to get to, your work is staring at you too. All in all I perfer it to being away from daughter 40-50 hours a week, but it is an imperfect solution for me, sorry if I'm a downer :

Ladylee- Sorry to here the last 24hrs were so scarry, I'm glad to hear it's gotten better to all of us!!

Squeakermansmom- I love having this group of ladies here to obsess ove being pregnant with!! Glad you joined us!

Cathy- I know, isn't this first trimester amazing. No one ever tells you all the ugly parts, but in the end I wouldn't trade the result for anything in the world!

Steelcitysistah- how'd you appointment go? and I have to ask, is your midwife really a man? How does that work? It's kinda cool.

well, here's to all of us!!

Take care!

[steelcitysistah]

Hi, mamas!

First - many hugs, prayers and good pregnancy vibes to you mamas dealing with stress and uncertainty!

And – welcome Jodi! So glad that you’re able to join us!

Well, my first appointment went pretty well yesterday.
My midwife has a super small practice – which is wonderful! I was there for nearly an hour and a half – with most of the time spent talking about various things that I could think of.
Some of the more significant/interesting things that occurred....
Found out the hospital that I wanted to go to is no longer birthing babies! : And, though there are lots of hospitals in the area – only one other one will give my midwife admitting privileges (the state of mama care could be better in PA). Not that the hospital I’ll be going to now is a bad one. It’s actually associated with the University of Pittsburgh and is one of the top 10 women’s hospitals in the country. It’s just SO big and has a pretty lousy reputation with natural birthing. Also – going to this hospital cuts out any idea I had about having a water birth. Though they have a jacuzzi, they do not allow women to birth in it.
Also found out that I have fairly flat nipples – which could make it harder for me to BF. Which is, honestly, something that would have never crossed my mind…. It’s been suggested that I wear breast shells for the next few months to try to help correct this. Has anyone else had any experience with this? Would love to hear if you have!
And, though, the CNM tried to find the heartbeat – he wasn’t able to. He did say that he didn’t expect to yet – and only tried for a few seconds because of this. So, we’ll try again next time. I’ll be 10 weeks then and my DH will be attending with me – so I’m going to be crossing my fingers!

Oh, and Jesi – yes, my midwife is a man. He’s very cool and there’s actually no difference between him and my previous women midwives. I wish that I would’ve gotten to know him a bit better before our pregnancy, but think I’ll be very comfortable with him.

Alright – hope everyone has a great night!
Peace, mamas!

[ladylee]

Welcome Jodi!

Celesterra-so glad you're taking it easy-it sounds like you're in a relaxed stated of mind under the circumstances, which is great-I'm sending many positive thoughts for the little dumpling's (how cute!) well-being, and for the spotting to stop. I'm sorry you and norasmom are dealing with those tough work issues-I worked up until dd #1 was born and it was AWFUL. Try not to let it get to you-I know the stress took a toll on me at the time. Celesterra, I started working from home for about 15 hours a week when my first daughter was about six months old and have maintained that somewhat over the past four years. I echo what norasmom says-it is not easy! To be honest the main reason I've done this is so I'll stand a better chance at re-entry, because it's very hard to be consistent in terms of bringing in money. When I first decided not to go back to work five years ago it was very lean for us, but somehow the universe has given us what we needed for me to stay home. I hope you work out a situation that you're happy with! And norasmom-good luck with your at home endeavors-hope there are many more to follow.

I really believe whatever is best for the children is best for us.

Steelcitysistah-wow, I wish I had someone give me an hour and a half of their time-that's great! Glad you had a good appointment. I hope everything works out with the hospital and that's great that you're addressing nursing issues ahead of time-good luck with that, too!

My five year old starts kindergarten next week, and I've been very gingerly taking her around to her favorite places this week. Today we went to the Natural History Museum and had a really nice time-and I felt great! Out of the five times I've been pregnant this is by far the best I've felt!