Short Luteal Phase2
A new post for katie058 and hopefully bcappel soontoo, as ours got too long!
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Thank you! God I'm finding it hard enough to be a non-working mum at the moment! I'm loving every second of it of course though!
Good luck with your first day back. Have you gone back to work full time?
Hi ladies! I had my baby girl on Friday at 8.10am. She weighed 8lb15oz and we called her Gabriella. She's perfect and I'm hoping to be able to leave hospital tomorrow ? Hope you and your lovely babies are doing well and looking forward to Christmas!
Hey ladies. Sharon thinking about u and ur in my prayers!! Tomorrow is Monday. That's so exciting. Try to get rest tonight even though I know ur nervous and excited. Can't wait to hear all about it.
How is ur little cutie Katie?? Spencer is 4 months and just saw Santa. It was so much fun!!
Thank you! How are you and baby Leah doing?
I'm ok thanks, am booked in for Monday to be induced/have a c-section, depending on what baby's position is on the day. They've booked me in for my EDD because I've got too much amniotic fluid so am at risk of cord prolapse if my waters break at home. So scared, so am resting lots to try to keep my waters intact. I'm very excited for Monday but also very scared. Hope it all goes well and baby girl is safe
I hope it flies by! Had a fairly relaxing weekend, met a couple of friends for lunch yesterday and have started planning where to put the wall stickers in the nursery today! It's slowly starting to look like a nursery which is great! Have you been up to much this weekend? Are you managing to get much sleep?
wow Sharon. 6 weeks will fly by!
I know sex will be painful but I cant wait to get back in the saddle so to speak. Its been too long already. neither of us were into it towards the end of my pregnancy.
Leah had a cranky day today. hopefully she will sleep now.
anybody doing anything fun for the remainder of the weekend?
Thanks, it just feels odd going from having lots and lots of sex whilst we were ttc, to no sex at all for months! ?
Love your pic of Spencer with his cute outfit! I'm well thanks, can't wait to finish work but I've got just over 6 weeks left at work yet. How are you doing?
Phew glad it's not just me worrying about it. The thought of sex after giving birth makes me shiver for that exact reason. I think we'll be leaving it a good few months, which is a shame as dh doesn't want to have sex now anyway ?. He says he doesn't know why but he just doesn't. He's up for everything else, just not sex. Made me feel a bit unwanted!
That's great that Spencer slept for 7 hours, hope you took full advantage of the rest/sleep opportunity! ?
Sharon- I was just like you the tear part scared me the most but I didn't realize I tore until I saw the doc stitching me up like Katie said. I didn't have a big tear but I was sore those next few days and no one really prepared me for that. No one also prepared me for the painful sex afterwards. It's been 9 weeks and we still can't have major sex. It hurts so bad. I have no idea how people get pregnant again so soon bc sex hurts lol.
My little man just slept 7 hours straight. The Velcro swaddle blanket is our lifesaver :)
I think it's the thought of the first toilet visit (both ends) that terrifies me, if I tear! I'm a massive wimp and both sound very painful! Stool softeners....I will definitely be taking them!!
happy 2 months Spencer! I am sure your mommy feels the same way I feel about my daughter ... curer by the second!
Sharon I had no idea I had the tear until the Dr said he wanted to stitch me up. I don't think the tearing itself hurt just the whole act of childbirth hurt.
my little peanut is so good. :) she is still asleep and I am awake for her feeding. go figure.
I hope you ladies had a great weekend.
Thanks for being honest Katie. I'm not worried about the labour to be honest. Although, when it starts I know I'll be absolutely petrified. Am worried about tearing as that sounds so so painful, and I will take any drugs that they offer me, willingly. I'm hoping for a natural labour and will try to last as long as I can without pain relief, but I imagine that I'll be begging for it after the first big contraction! ??
Happy 2 month birthday baby Spencer! ??
That's awesome Katie!! Congratulations on a happy, healthy baby. My little guy has had a clogged tear duct in each eye. It's pretty common but we freaked out at first too thinking it was pink eye.
I'm just so happy that everyone is healthy. My little guy just turned two months and its flown by. Enjoy her and try to rest as much as you can.
Sharon- you're next :) can't wait!!
WARNING ...this is all detailed. labor wasn't too bad but the following contains all the ugly/gross/unpleasant details. don't be afraid but be aware.
labor was tough at the time but looking back and hearing stories it wasn't so bad. I went into the hospital around 3 or 4 pm because my Dr felt he wanted to induce me the next day but monitor me before. when I got hooked up I was having mild contractions but couldn't feel them. by 9 pm I was in pain so they gave me a tiny shot of morphine and a sleeping pill. I couldn't sleep and was in pain by 12/1 am. so they gave me another morphine shot. that shot did nothing and by 3 am I was 9 cm dialated. they gave me 2 shots in the back (not quite as lasting as an epidural) but certainly helped. I think I started pushing around 5ish. at first I felt nothing but the meds wore off in time for full on labor. they ended up giving me petocin because my labor slowed and she arrived at 7:48 am. I had a 2nd degree tear but now, 1 week later I barely feel it.
a word to the wise...take any stool softeners they offer. it doesn't hurt the baby and makes you less stressed/more comfortable when you go for the first time after baby.
how are you feeling?
Yay! Congratulations Mummy! So happy for you Katie! Your dream has come true! Bet this is the most amazing feeling in the world! Beautiful name and lovely healthy weight too.
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Glad she's ok after your scare too. Here starts a world of never ending worry! ?
How was your labour, if you don't mind me asking?
hey girls. its official. I am a mom! Leah patricia arrived Friday morning at 7:48 am weighing 7 lbs 14 oz and measuring. 21 inches long. she is an absolute delight. I cant believe how beautiful she is. my sister thinks she looks like a baby version of Anne Hathaway ...I will take it!
she is breastfeeding about every 3 hours for 15 -20 minutes at a time and gaining weight like a champ. my nipples are super sore but whatever.
we had our first scare today. she has a blocked tear duct which causes her eye to swell and look like she has pink eye. I don't think my husband will ever let her leave the house again but she is fine.
hope you all are well.
Ha ha ha that's really funny Katie (the bit about the elephant, not the fact that you're feeling v uncomfortable)! Hope she arrives very soon! Any day now could be your time!
Meggy that doesn't sound horrible at all. No-one wants to go down the ART route and hopefully it won't be necessary for you. I hate how af plays all these tricks on you...always getting our hopes up only for them to be dashed again. Hope your af arrives soon (if shes coming at all) so that you can start on a fresh month ?
Sharon a surprise shower is always fun. I hope you enjoy it!
meggy I completely understand not wanting to jump to ART especially when you already have a little one. just know that if you need to go that route we are here to support you.
I feel like an elephant! I don't think this kids ever coming out. :)
and yes an elephant has a gestation period of 640+ days...something I looked up since I cant do very much. :)
enjoy the end of your weekend girls.
No we haven't considered that. Simply because we haven't wanted to go that far. I think we are both still in denial about the amount of time it is taking and really wanted to go at this the good old fashioned way. Does that sound horrible? Apologies if it does.
As of today I am one day late for AF, ovulation was confirmed with bbt but absolutely no sign of AF arriving. A plethora of tests all of which have been negative. I don't know what the hell is going on lol.
Glad to hear of other people going through the same thing and having success though. That's always promising :D xx
I've got my shower on 5th October and I can't wait! My friends are arranging it as a surprise for me so I don't know any more than the date and time. Love it!
I'm feeling really well thank you, quite breathless all the time and things take me alot longer to do cos I have to go slowly but even so I feel like I've still got more em every than I expected to have.
Its so exciting that your labour could literally start any minute Katie! How are you feeling?
hey girls. no baby yet...no new feelings either. I guess this is just one way to get me more prepared for the unpredictable.
meggy we are all About ART here. I used ivf and it worked on the 1st shot. it put me at ease to know someone else had to make it happen because we couldn't. weirdly it took the pressure off.
brittney its wonderful your grandmother got to spend time with Spencer. everything happens for a reason. :)
Sharon how are you feeling? energetic, tired?
When ru having ur shower Sharon? That's when things get busy and fun:) then u can start putting everything away and u know she will b here soon!!
I'm sorry meggy. I understand, if u had something then there would b a plan but I agree with Sharon. Maybe an iui would do the trick. I had lots going on with me and my dh and an iui did the trick for us. I know it's frustrating.
I'm almost 29wks now and loving every second of this!
Meggy my dh and I were ttc for 2.5 yrs and decided to go for ivf, rather than wait any longer. We too had all the tests and everything looked great but it still wasn't happening for us. Like you say, you're pleased they haven't found anything, but it's so frustrating when it just doesn't happen. Have you thought about trying iui, ivf etc?
Spencer's a great weight, no wonder you're so pleased! ??
Hey Katie. I'm so glad ur scan went well. They had to Break my water but I was 5 cm dilated. And I was losing my mucus plug. He came Two weeks early but I'm so grateful because my grandma got to see him before she passed. She just loved him so much And I'm so glad She got to spend as much time together as they did.
Not too much longer and ur little girl will b here:)
Yes he smiles now all the time. It's so sweet. He loves music and his mobile. He is so attentive.
Any plans for the holiday weekend?
Thank you Bcapp. I'm glad they didn't although sometimes I imagine it would be easier for me to comprehend if they have found something if that makes sense. Ugh.
Katie- we have been NTNP for 2.5 years and actively trying for 11 months now. We have a nearly 4 year old and he took 4 years to conceive. Just feels like it is never going to happen. Never had anything before or since. :(
hey girls. welcome Meg. how long have you been ttc?
I had a nonstress test yesterday to make sure baby is happy. no contractions yet so Dr said if I don't have her by 9/8 he will induce me. its wild to think about! he offered to induce me today but I said no. I figure if she is comfy in there it may be for a reason. why mess with her unless I have to?
brittney does Spencer smile at you now? my sister's baby is 6 weeks and she is starting to smile now. its so cute!
Sharon aren't ultrasounds amazing? its the greatest connection when you see and feel them moving at the same time. at my 40 week scan yesterday I got to see her practicing her breathing. it was so cool!
Good luck meggy!! Once I got the right meds it worked:)
Sharon- I always went into Spencer's room when I was pregnant. I would sit in the rocking chair and read to him in my belly:) and thanks. We think he is super cute. He is growing like crazy. He had a dr appt yest to check his weight bc he lost so much at the hosp. Born he weighed 6'8, going home he weighed 5'8, yesterday he was 9'12. The dr was thrilled!!
Getting some sleep tonight. I gave in (bc it was so much easier) and had the baby sleeping with me but last night I moved him to his pack n play. I hear him trying to wake up for his nightly feeding but he did so good!!
Spencer Joseph is just beautiful! Congratulations! We've got a few names in mind but we're still undecided on which one to go for!
Hi meggy, don't feel you're intruding at all! I understood that a short luteal phase is less than 10 days.
Thanks for your advice re breastfeeding Britney and Katie. I'm going to try but, if I can't do it I'm going to try not to beat myself up about it. I'd be able to do that if people (like the midwives etc) don't pressurise me too much! I'm sure they will be hopefully they won't!
I'm always popping into my spare room at every opportunity, just looking at it and thinking how I never thought I'd be lucky enough to need a cot in there! I can't wait to have a baby in there!
Had a growth scan yesterday and everything is fine. Saw her kick and felt the kick at the same time, was such a lovely feeling!
Are you finding that you're getting much sleep Britney?
Definitely Katie. U will find what works for you and baby and that's what matters:) I loved breast feeding at first and the quality time. I did it up until 4 wks and he is 7 wks today. So like I said now I'm pumping and feeding and supplementing if I have to so he doesn't get dehydrated. I'll be ur support team either way:)
brittney - thanks for the sharing your story. I read online constantly about people who are diehard breastfeeders / pumpers. they can be highly judgemental and downright nasty about their feelings on feedings. I am of the opinion of you do what works for you and your baby. I'm glad you found your groove. :)
Sharon enjoy creating your nursery. now that ours is basically done I just sit in there and look around. I cant believe how soon she will be here.
Sharon- Doing the nursery and buying clothes was so much fun. I found a lot of stuff off Pinterest for the nursery. It does feel surreal but it's amazing. Not sure when ur shower is but I asked for books instead of cards. That way each person could sign the babies book and it basically completed his book collection. We got so many books. Do you have a name yet??
Katie- I tried to breast feed but he just wasn't getting full. I got mastitis very early on which is an infection in the breast and hurt my supply. Now I breast feed and supplement formula since my supply never caught back up. He is eating more than I can produce. I've been pumping more lately so other people can help feed. Especially my husband at night:). Do what's best for u and ur baby. I felt guilty if I didn't breast feed bc of the pressures but in the end I tried and am still doing it to my best ability. It's hard and helps if u have support. Good luck with ur test!!
Hope the test goes well today. Have never heard of that test, what are they looking for?
You're right, washing (and maybe ironing some of those) those tiny little clothes will feel so so odd, but so so good! ???
hey girls
no baby yet. I go to the doctor tomorrow for a nonstress test. I have a feeling she will be here on Friday or Saturday. but hey I don't really know.
Brittany did you chose to breadtfeed bottlefeed or a Combo? I am not judging I am just curious...I would like to breastfeed but I don't want to spend my time with baby feeling guilty if it doesn't work for us.
Sharon wait until you start washing the clothes and putting them away...its wild!
Britney! How lovely to hear from you! I've often wondered how you are! Congratulations on your little man, that's amazing news!
I'm due November 18th, from my first ivf cycle. We were so lucky that it worked for us first time. ??
I'm loving every second of pregnancy and I can't wait to meet our baby girl. Have started to set the nursery up and bought baby's first outfits yesterday. Felt very odd buying them and I think it's gonna take a bit of getting used to.
I'm so excited for you Katie, this time next week you could have baby Leah in your arms! ????????
Can't wait until she's here!!!! It's amazing. He is 6 weeks and getting big so fast.
I know it's hard but try n sleep as much as u can now. Sleep disappears once the baby arrives.
Both of u make sure to keep me updated:) I love to hear the birth stories. I was 4cm dilated and went to labor n delivery bc of spotting. It was my mucus plug. 16 hrs later and one epidural I had the cutest boy ever!!
congratulations Brittany! enjoy your little man! how is he doing?
Leah should be here any day now! I am not resting as much as I should be. I am nesting like crazy! getting last minute baby items from the store, putting clothes away, food shopping, getting my husband all of the deodorant he will ever need, crazy things like that. :)
I have a nonstress test on Thursday if I don't go into laborious before then. its really happening!!!!
it sounds like the baby's room is coming along Sharon! have fun with the stickers. they are always so cute!
Hi ladies!!!! Sorry I've been MIA. I had to take a break and was soooo happy to read ur alls stories. I had my miracle, spencer Joseph on 7/11 @ 2:28am. He is 6 weeks yesterday and the biggest blessing. I can't wait to hear when ur alls blessings arrive. It's amazing:) I'm just so excited for u both!!
Everything I log in I think your post is going to tell me that Leah has arrived! ? It's so exciting knowing that she'll be here anyday!
The cot is built and I'm going to order the drawers next week, then it's just dressing the room and we're done. I've for some stickers for the walls but not sure if I'll use them yet, as the room is quite small. How's yours coming along?
I feel really good thank you, feel very stretched by the end of each day though and people tell me I'm growing loads by the week so I'm not surprised! I love being pregnant so much but ok even more excited for November to get here quickly! ???
Hope you're taking it easy and resting lots now?!
I know. Leah will probably be here some time this week! its so crazy!
dh will certainly take some time off but I am not sure how much. he will be taking a class midday on Monday and Thursday through October so he wont be working those days which is nice for me. it will be great to have bonus family time.
how are you feeling? how is the nursery coming along?
It's so exciting that you could be a mummy any day now! Every time I log on here I do wonder if there'll be a reply from you saying you've had baby Leah! I'm so excited for you and it's been great to share your entire journey with you ??
Will dh have some time off work with you after baby is born?
the nursery should be done by Friday. hopefully Leah wont arrive until after Friday. I am down to one week left now but people keep telling me I am still carrying high. I would not mind going late. she can be well done. :)
I am so glad the weather is nice for you. enjoy!
its strange to think that I will be a mommy any day now!
I'm having trouble bending too and I've still for 3 months to go! I was holding my friends baby the other day, vent down to pick something up off the floor and very nearly had to ask her to take the baby so I could get up again! It was not pretty!! ?
The weather here is just right...warm but not too warm! Very unusual for the uk as our summers usually last a few days! ?
So technically you could give birth any day?! That is SO exciting!!! Have you got your hospital bag packed? Hope you managed to get the nursery all set up?!
I am down to the final 2 weeks and I am having trouble bending. sadly, I find shaving my legs difficult.
I should be able to move baby things into the room this week. I cant wait!
my husband's bagpipe band is in Scotland right now. he was supposed to go but its too close to baby Leah's arrival. how is the weather in the Uk? its been so comfortable here. I hope the weather is nice by you now. it makes pregnancy so much easier.
Ooh sounds like you're making great progress! Bet it will look lovely once its done and thank goodness your dh and neighbour can do it, whilst you try to rest. How are you feeling lately? Bet you're feeling quite uncomfortable now?! I'm starting to feel very stretched by the end of the day when I'm quite bloated! Still loving every second of it though! ???
the baby will be with us for about a month (we think). then she will go across the hall. dh and my neighbor primed her room and the hall today. they plan to paint tomorrow (hopefully) . our room needs some work and her dresser needs to be painted so that may come next. I am encouraging her to stay cozy for the next 2 weeks. as much as I cant wait to meet her I want her home to be what it should be.
even an empty baby's room is exciting. its a clean slate for you and dh to come together for your little one. enjoy it!
Thank you! The wedding was lovely and my dress didn't look as tight as I thought in the end...maybe I just stretched it during the day!
Will baby sleep in your room to start with anyway? If so, that'll give you plenty of time to get the nursery painted. I'm going to order our cot tomorrow/tonight and the chest if drawers too. The spare room is empty now and it's so exciting to think that a cot and lots of pretty/cute pink stuff is going in there! ??
getting the nursery furniture is so exciting! enjoy it!
the nursery needs to be painted and the furniture has to go in. I am hoping my neighbor will paint this week. he does side work as a painter and we are running out of time.
I have been told to keep doing what I am doing. although I am dialated the Dr feels everything is on track and going well. I have been trying to rest up though since my feet are really swelling.
I had to laugh when I read about your dress because I have been there. its frustrating in some ways and kind of fun in other ways. have fun at the wedding.
Welcome home!!
I want sure if you might've had your baby and been really busy!
Glad you had a nice time at your sisters and hope you got a little bit of rest too!
I haven't looked for any outfits really, but I will do in a few weeks when all the winter stuff comes out in the shops. Can't wait! Am going to order the nursery furniture next week cos we're finally getting rid of the bed in our spare room. Can't wait!
I'm going to a wedding tomorrow and I bought my outfit a few weeks ago. Tried it on last week and it fit. Tried it on today and its a little too tight now! I can still get it on but I'll just have to spend all day wriggling the dress down to my knees! Arghhh!
How is the nursery looking? Is it just the painting left to do? Have you been told to get lots of rest, since you've started dilating? Or have they just said to carry on as normal?
I'm almost 26wks now and am feeling very stretched! ??
hey there! sorry I have been mia. I spent the last week and a half with my sister in new Jersey. I loved spending time with my new niece. she is absolutely adorable! I really tried to give my sister a break and I think she appreciated it.
we got our wood floors refinished while I was away. they look amazing! now we have to paint for baby Leah. there is a lot to do in the next 3 weeks...hopefully she doesn't arrive early. I started dialating (1.5 cm) but the dr still thinks I will go the full 40 weeks.
did you find any cute coming home outfits? they have beautiful (but expensive) clothes at Janie and Jack. I don't know if they have an online shop though.
I started feeling movement around 17wks but that was just flutters. Now I can feel and see regular movement and can also tell the difference between hands/feet kicking and baby movement. I love it! My favourite thing in the world is getting home from work, putting comfy clothes on and sitting back whilst baby moves around. I had a big dinner last night and she was going crazy afterwards. Dh tried to video my tummy moving but she stopped every single time he started filming with his phone! Very stubborn little girl! ??
You're very right. I think I'm going to order the nursery furniture in 2wks time as we've got someone staying over in the spare room in a couple of weeks, so we need to keep the big bed till then. Am going to have a little peek for a 'coming home' outfit online now (if there are any nice non-summer clothes out) and then will make myself but a few items of clothing the next time I go shopping! I think I'll cry! ???
Have you got much planned for the weekend?
I think its pretty safe to say you're able to buy some baby things. give yourself a break and buy an outfit or bib or even some adorable accessories ...its all fun and makes it feel so real! have you felt any real movement yet? I think I started feeling movement at 22-24 weeks but it was very faint. now it seems there is an alien doing backflips inside me without worrying if she hits my bladder or some other more painful spot. you will see sooner than you think. :)
That's what I thought would happen too...normal pregnancy when you graduate back to your normal doctors. I'm not complaining though, very pleased that they're keeping such a close eye on me.
In that case then, you want November to take as long as possible to get here and I wasn't it to hurry hurry! ? Still doesn't feel real, but I suppose it will do when we've set the nursery up and I let myself actually buy something!
for me once I hit 12 weeks I was treated as a regular pregnancy. I would only be considered high risk if they found a problem. as I approach the final 5 weeks I will be checked up at the Dr every week but I don't know if I have any more ultrasounds left. I get to hear the heartbeat each time I go to the Dr which is great though.
believe it or not November isn't too far off. I will be going back to work at the end of November so we will essentially be trading places.
rest up where you can.
Wow that sound like nesting! Glad you're having to take it slow though, that must be very tiring! I find even walking up a few steps tiring! If everything goes well and to plan I'm hoping to finish work at the start of November, have 2 weeks holiday leave that I've saved and then start my maternity leave on my due date. I hope it works out like that but we'll see!
I'm being monitored more because its an ivf pregnancy and getting scanned at 28, 34 and 38 wks and induced at 40 wks if I make it that far. Are they doing the same for you? I was quite surprised (but very pleased) when they told me.
dh is still working on the baby's room. we actually decided to have our wood floors refinished next week so we are packing up our entire house and trying to squish it all into our basement, attic, and garage ...no stress...ha ha ha!
I know it will be beautiful when its done but its a bit stressful in the process. plus I am tired and move more slowly now so I feel like its taking 10 times as long as it should to get packed up.
when do you stop working?
I can't wait to get the nursery ready! How did dh get on with yours?
I think I've gained about 13-15lbs so far, so I think that's about right. Same as you though, as long as the baby's healthy I don't care what I look like! Plenty of time afterwards to eat healthy and exercise! ?
its so exciting when you get the big ticket items! I know it will be so real when we see the nursery set up.
I love resting but I think the nesting phase has kicked in. I feel like I want every single thing in my house super organized.
I have gained a ton of weight! I can't believe I still have over a month and I have gained 36 lbs. the books all say you should gain about 25 lbs in total. as long as she is healthy that's the most important.
That's a good idea! I'll save a few bits that I've chosen and go shopping with her to buy them.
I'm not surprised you don't feel like helping!...make the most of the rest! I'm sure dh would prefer to do it on his own whilst you rest, too.
We ordered our pushchair today...quite expensive but v pretty and practical! We can pick it up as late as we want to too, which is handy.
Leah Patricia is very pretty and great that you can keep both families happy with the name ?
I think we are going with Leah patricia. patricia is dh moms name and Leah was my grandmother's name. this way both sides of the family are happy.
I understand what you mean about shopping. I love shopping in sweatpants eating ice cream. maybe you can appease your mom by inviting her over to show her what you ordered and then maybe pick one item that you can shop for together. that's a pretty good compromise.
dh has been working hard on baby's room. I just wish I could help. I feel so lazy laying around all day but that's pretty much what I am up for doing.
Ahh that's a lovely name and leaves Leah free for you too! ?
We're still 'debating' on the names! All the ones I love/like, dh doesn't like. We decided on a name quite early on, really easily, but dh has decided he doesn't like it anymore! ???? Did you decide on a middle name?
Hope dh is in that nursery getting it ready! ? I've found lots of nursery bedding etc that I love today and have put it all in my 'shopping bag', but having to wait for dh to get home from work to make sure he likes it!
My mum wants to come shopping with me to buy baby stuff, but I've chosen most of it online already. I feel really bad, but I can't bear the idea of spending hours shopping (when there's not very many baby shops even in the huge shopping centre nearby, so a rubbish choice), when I can find something I love online whilst watching tv in my pjs. Am I being selfish?! ?
Ah congratulations to your sister! Did she call her baby Leah or did she chose a different name in the end?
Glad you're feeling we'll and hope the road trip doesn't make you sick. Enjoy! ??
we have all of the essentials now but there are some things I still want. curtains, extra bib's extra sheets, things like that.
my sister had her baby Tuesday so my brothers and I are driving to new Jersey to see them today. its about 2.5 hours each way so we will see how I do...I have some car sickness.
feel good.
Wow not long at all for you! Hope dh gets moving on that nursery...you're not gonna have much time to keep popping in to look at it, whilst its all near, tidy and clutter free! ?
I'm sleeping fine thanks, mainly cos I'm so tired by the time we get to bed! I haven't really had any back pain yet, which is sharps using because my posture is awful when I sit at my desk at work. The main pain I have is my bum!...it feels like I'm sitting on a bag of bones the whole time, which I really am not!...I have definite padding there!
Have you bought everything you need now?
i have 6.5 weeks left. its so crazy!!!
you will enjoy shopping! I know I did. at the rate dh is going you might be done with your nursery before we are. just kidding ...I hope.
I am sure I will be busy once baby gets here. I have just never been off work for this long in my life! it will be hard going back in the middle of the year. the kids will have to adjust and so will I. :)
have you had any back pain? how are you sleeping?
I think we will start ordering things on Sunday as some places take 10-12wks to deliver. I'm so excited, I never thought that say would come. I sometimes stand in our spare room and picture it actually being a nursery and soon it will be! ????
Is it very got where you are? I hope not, cos that must be so uncomfortable for you. I've started to get up more from my desk now, cos I just get too uncomfortable! Another 16wks of this, with me being far bigger, is going to be interesting!
You might be feeling guilty if you're getting bored being off work and are used to bring busy all the time. I'm sure those feelings will go when baby arrives! So exciting! How many weeks are you now? You've only got a few weeks left haven't you?
I am on vacation until the baby comes! I am loving it but apparently part of me feels guilty to be out of work. I had a nightmare last night that it was the first day of school and I wasn't ready...aweful!
its definitely important to change positions. it will keep you more comfortable. can you set an alarm on your phone to remind you to get up or something periodically? that may help.
I think you are safe to start shopping...go out and enjoy! :)
Good I'm glad it does! I really want to start buying things, but I'm still scared to.
Hope dh managed to get the nursery done! You've finished work now haven't you? Net it's nice to be able to rest when you want to?! I'm already uncomfortable sitting down all day at work and I know it's going to get alot more uncomfortable! Have to make sure I keep getting up to walk around but it's sometimes hard when I'm so busy ?
dh will be working on the nursery Saturday and we have my nephews christening Sunday. I am excited to spend time with family but I wish dh had a chunk of time to work on the nursery.
I know what you mean about it not seeming real. I still hold my breath at every doctor visit until I hear the heartbeat. I don't think it will be totally real until I am holding her. I will tell you that it becomes even more real as the weeks go on. :)
Ooh that would drive me mad too! Hope he's going to do it soon!
I don't think I'll choose animal themes, I think I'll go more towards teddy type stuff. If I'm honest I'm still scared to think about that much detail as it still doesn't feel real, even though I have a sufficiently big bump and can feel baby daily. I love being pregnant! ?
Have you got much planned for the weekend? Dh is building the nursery I hope! ?
we are doing white furniture too! we started shopping for nursery things around 20 weeks or so. we still haven't put the nursery together yet which is driving me nuts! dh still has to paint, finish the floors and put in the windows. I want to start putting clothes in drawers and I cant since we are so undone. I am trying very hard to be patient but its hard!
any characters that you like or animals that you like for the nursery?
I've spent some time looking at pushchairs and nursery furniture, online. Have found the buggy I want which isn't cheap but is practical and beautiful. Have found a few things I like for the nursery but can't find what I want in a set, so am going to have to but separately. I'd really like to see it before we order though, so think we're going shopping next weekend. I can't wait! I've chosen white furniture for the nursery but I'm not sure about any theme or bedding etc! How soon did you get your nursery ready? I still feel its a bit too soon, but I know that some places take ages to deliver it.
Your day by the pool sounds lovely! Bet it was great to catch up in the sun! You must be so excited, I can't believe you're nearly there already! ???
20 weeks is a great milestone. congratulations!
have you picked a theme or color scheme for the nursery? its so fun to look around!
I am a bit uncomfortable. its been unbearably hot here. I spend almost all day in air conditioning. I'm off to a friends house now to swim in her pool and catch up with 2 pregos and 1 new mommy. it should be fun.
dd is not letting me nap as often as I would like. when I get comfy she starts moving around. hopefully we will be on a better schedule when she is here.
rest up while you can!
I'm pretty much the same as you. I'd like a natural birth if possible, will take whatever drugs I need/they recommend but would rather not have a c section unless that's the best option of course!
We had our 20wk scan on Friday and everything appears fine, thank goodness! Feels wierd knowing that that's the last one now! How are you feeling? You must be quite uncomfortable by now?
I haven't thought too much about the birth. I am the type of person where I want the Dr to tell me what is best in the situation. I am assuming to have a natural birth and I don't have a problem with pain meds if necessary. I am open to a c section too if that's best for us. what about you? what are your thoughts on delivery?
Oh I definitely am sleeping as much as possible, whilst its not too uncomfortable! I can't e elite you've only got 8 weeks left either, it only seems like a few months ago that you got your bfp! ?
Have you decided (as much as you can decide!) what type of birth you'd like to have?
Lucky you! No more work and baby very soon! ??
I'm well thank you, been getting a bit of heartburn and get tried fairly early but am just having as many early nights as possible. Met one of my friends today for dinner and she's due week Saturday! So excited for her! It's her 2nd though and she's a bit worried about having 2 under 2! ?
yes. work is done (thankfully). I am 31 1/2 weeks...which is crazy! I keep catching glimpses of my profile in store windows and mirrors and I am constantly shocked at how big I have gotten. now the real weight will get piled on. the whole process is unbelievable.
how ate you doing now that you've hit the halfway mark? you must see some changes in yourself now. do you have s bit of energy?
Coughing will definitely not hurt her so please try not to worry about that. It might keep her awake for a while but I'm sure she'll get her revenge the minute she's born! ?
That's great that you had your shower at a restaurant, no tidying up for you! Yippee!!
You've finished work now haven't you?! How many weeks are you now? I'm 20wks today so half way there!!
it was really nice. we went to a restaurant near my house and had lunch. we got loads of great baby gear. I am still working on organizing it and putting it away.
I am feeling less movement lately which I have read is normal since she is running out of room. I also have been coughing like crazy and I can see my stomach muscles squeezing my belly. I hope I am not annoying her too much.
with all of my coughing i have been stressing that i will lose her. i know its highly unlikely but i am a ball of nerves. like you I think it wont be fully real until I am holding her.
Ahh that's lovely Katie! Did you have a of people round to your house? I bet you got loads of lovely gifts! That'll be so nice to see your nursery filled with all the lovely pink girly stuff! ?
I have moments where it starts to feel real but nothing that's really stayed with me yet, I don't think it'll feel completely real until the baby is in my arms. ? Wow I can't wait for that moment ?
hi Sara. my Lp was about 9-10 days too but again I am not sure that was my issue. I have diminished ovarian reserve and dh has poor morphology. ivf was our miracle. the Dr tried giving me progesterone before we did ivf but it didn't work for me.
I had my baby shower yesterday. it was really nice. my living room is filled with fitly things. it makes this very exciting ...and real.
I hope dh is planning on working on the baby's room today.we need to put this stuff somewhere!
hayfever is the worst! try to rest up.
Hi Sara mine was approx 9/10 days, which according to the books/websites I've read, is a little too short/borderline. But I'm unsure if this was what stopped us conceiving naturally and I'm afraid I never didn't find anything that lengthened it. IVF did work for us both but I'm not sure if that had anything to do with the Luteal Phase. Unexplained infertility is so frustrating. I hate not knowing!
Sorry I've only just replied ladies! A belated happy new year to you too! We really have been blessed! I regularly cry happy tears when I think about how lucky we are to have been blessed with such gorgeous healthy babies ??? ??
I hope you're all well?
We has a lovely Christmas and new year. I still can't quite believe how different things are to last year! ???