Moms to be Part 4

[cherbear]

Well, looks like I've joined the ranks of the newly pregnant.

Bad news, no Disney trip (or any trip) this year.

Good news, my hypothetical grand gathering/land and sea/Disney Dream/December of 2015 vacation is now back on schedule again.

Welcome and congrats! Due date?

 

[PrincesCJM]

I had my monthly OB appointment today. They are still considering my due date as June 21 - I think that June 17th is more accurate but what do I know. I started off overweight to begin with so they only want me to gain 10ish pounds. I am thrilled to say that I have gained only 2 pounds!!! woot woot!

Unfortunately, because I failed an early diabetes test, I have to do (another) three hour glucose test on Thursday. At least, it falls on a decent day for me to miss work. I'm a teacher and it's a half day for students/half day inservice for me. I could make the inservice but I'll take the full "sick" day instead.

15ish weeks until DH and I meet Little Dude (his current name/nickname)

 

[cherbear]

I had my monthly OB appointment today. They are still considering my due date as June 21 - I think that June 17th is more accurate but what do I know. I started off overweight to begin with so they only want me to gain 10ish pounds. I am thrilled to say that I have gained only 2 pounds!!! woot woot!

Unfortunately, because I failed an early diabetes test, I have to do (another) three hour glucose test on Thursday. At least, it falls on a decent day for me to miss work. I'm a teacher and it's a half day for students/half day inservice for me. I could make the inservice but I'll take the full "sick" day instead.

15ish weeks until DH and I meet Little Dude (his current name/nickname)

woohoo for 2 pounds, that's great!

Bummer on the glucose!! Hope it's not too bad and that you pass

 

[ZephyrHawk]

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Welcome and congrats! Due date?

11/11/12

Last year 5 people I knew and loved and 2 more people I knew personally, but less closely, passed away. I am now #6 on the list of "chicks I know who are giving birth in 2012". Looking to be a much better year.

 

[skuttle]

I had my monthly OB appointment today. They are still considering my due date as June 21 - I think that June 17th is more accurate but what do I know. I started off overweight to begin with so they only want me to gain 10ish pounds. I am thrilled to say that I have gained only 2 pounds!!! woot woot!

Unfortunately, because I failed an early diabetes test, I have to do (another) three hour glucose test on Thursday. At least, it falls on a decent day for me to miss work. I'm a teacher and it's a half day for students/half day inservice for me. I could make the inservice but I'll take the full "sick" day instead.

15ish weeks until DH and I meet Little Dude (his current name/nickname)

Congrats on maintaining your weight so well! That's great! Bummer about the glucose test. Those tests are the worst!!

We call DS#2 Little Dude.

11/11/12

Last year 5 people I knew and loved and 2 more people I knew personally, but less closely, passed away. I am now #6 on the list of "chicks I know who are giving birth in 2012". Looking to be a much better year.

Congrats on your pregnancy!! It definitely sounds like 2012 will be a much better year for you!
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I had my monthly check up today. Dr found the heartbeat right away and it was nice and strong! I can't wait until I can feel this little baby moving around regularly so I can stop being so nervous between appointments! We will have the big ultrasound on April 3rd!! Can't wait to find out what we are having!!

Due to my history (I was diagnosed with insulin resistance and then was diagnosed with GD at 10w with my last pregnancy), my Dr gave me the option of either doing the regular glucose test or just start testing my blood sugar 3-4 days per week. I picked just to start checking my blood sugar. Anything to avoid that test!!

 

[WDWAurora]

My big ultrasound is tomorrow! I can't wait to find out, because this is it for us. I'm still constantly unable to eat a lot. I can tolerate very little. I lost some weight, but I think I have gained about 5 lbs now. I'm having issues with itching, too. I am out of breath. I had an amazingly easy pregnancy with DS, and this one just isn't as easy. I am definitely excited about completing our family, though!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

My big ultrasound is tomorrow! I can't wait to find out, because this is it for us. I'm still constantly unable to eat a lot. I can tolerate very little. I lost some weight, but I think I have gained about 5 lbs now. I'm having issues with itching, too. I am out of breath. I had an amazingly easy pregnancy with DS, and this one just isn't as easy. I am definitely excited about completing our family, though!

Best of Luck tomorrow!!!!

ZephyrHawk, Welcome

Tomorrow I'm having a big surgery. All the surgeries I had in the past to get pregnant has left so much scar tissue I'm getting temp. bowel blockages. I have been putting it off but being our surrogate is 32 weeks it has to be done.
The pain is so bad with the obstructions I pass out and TMI, so I'll spare you all. The surgery is supposed to be 4-5 hours so I'm actually more worried about my husband & Mom having to wait.

 

[Lady Lallie]

Best of Luck tomorrow!!!!

ZephyrHawk, Welcome

Tomorrow I'm having a big surgery. All the surgeries I had in the past to get pregnant has left so much scar tissue I'm getting temp. bowel blockages. I have been putting it off but being our surrogate is 32 weeks it has to be done.
The pain is so bad with the obstructions I pass out and TMI, so I'll spare you all. The surgery is supposed to be 4-5 hours so I'm actually more worried about my husband & Mom having to wait.

Best wishes that all goes smoothly with your surgery!!!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Hey Everyone! Haven't been on the DIS in a bit so I figured I give a quick update.

I'm still pregnant but the good news is that Violet is considered full term so she can come any time now and be healthy. Yay!

I won't lie, I'm over being pregnant and bed rest. It's hard to sit around all day, it doesn't seem like it would be hard but it is, trust me.

My midwife has a tentative induction scheduled for March 22nd, 4 days before my due date. I'm secretly hoping that I will go in for my appointment on Monday and she will decide to move it up. Cross your fingers for me!

 

[cherbear]

My big ultrasound is tomorrow! I can't wait to find out, because this is it for us. I'm still constantly unable to eat a lot. I can tolerate very little. I lost some weight, but I think I have gained about 5 lbs now. I'm having issues with itching, too. I am out of breath. I had an amazingly easy pregnancy with DS, and this one just isn't as easy. I am definitely excited about completing our family, though!

woohoo, are you hoping for a particular gender?

Best of Luck tomorrow!!!!

ZephyrHawk, Welcome

Tomorrow I'm having a big surgery. All the surgeries I had in the past to get pregnant has left so much scar tissue I'm getting temp. bowel blockages. I have been putting it off but being our surrogate is 32 weeks it has to be done.
The pain is so bad with the obstructions I pass out and TMI, so I'll spare you all. The surgery is supposed to be 4-5 hours so I'm actually more worried about my husband & Mom having to wait.

best of luck with your surgery. Best to get it done now! Hope the healing is quick and easy

 

[WDWAurora]

I think I was slightly hoping for a girl, but we're having another boy, and I'm still thrilled. He looked healthy and that's all I really care about. He's measuring big, but DH is tall, so that's really all it is.

 

[cherbear]

I think I was slightly hoping for a girl, but we're having another boy, and I'm still thrilled. He looked healthy and that's all I really care about. He's measuring big, but DH is tall, so that's really all it is.

congrats on boy #2!! It's natural to hope for one of each sex (though I know some people who are the exception to that) but 2 boys will be great also and as long as he's healthy that's all that matters!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Hi All,

Surgery went well & I'm home sweet home Thank you for the kind wishes.

WDWAurora congrats on the healthy baby.
I have to be honest and please don't take this as offensive but after 10 yeasr of infertility it flips me out when someone shows any kind of disappointment when they don't have confirmation of their preferred sex.
Please know how blessed you are.

Lady Lallie, Yeah for Violet!!!!!! You must be so relieved

 

[WDWAurora]

Hi All,

Surgery went well & I'm home sweet home Thank you for the kind wishes.

WDWAurora congrats on the healthy baby.
I have to be honest and please don't take this as offensive but after 10 yeasr of infertility it flips me out when someone shows any kind of disappointment when they don't have confirmation of their preferred sex.
Please know how blessed you are.

Lady Lallie, Yeah for Violet!!!!!! You must be so relieved

Please know I get it because I'm also an infertility survivor. So yes, it was a little offensive. I was right there on the TTC thread (and still read and offer advice when I can) for probably 3 years, starting at the ripe old age of 24. As I said, I am thrilled with another boy. That doesn't mean I'm not a little sad that I will never have a girl to share my passions with, and the things I have saved of my own. Very different than having a true preference for one gender or another because this is my true last chance. There will be no more babies for me because I am done with fertility treatments for life. I had also hoped to be able to use a little of my mother's name, as she passed away this year. Anyway. Your post did upset me because you truly don't know my circumstances, though I was on the TTC thread. I'll stop now.

 

[Minnesota!]

WDWAurora - I remember you from the TTC thread and I know how much you had to go thru to welcome your first miracle man!

Congrats on your sweet little boy #2! I have 2 boys myself...and it's amazing! I never had a pull to have a daughter (I just wanted a baby!!! You know how that goes!), but there are times when I run across something of mine from childhood that I must have saved once upon a time for a potential future daughter and it's like "awww...now what do I do with it?". My nieces have received lots of my old stuff, lol . Anyway, it's awesome being the ONLY princess in the house. Congrats congrats congrats!

 

[joanne312]

I think I was slightly hoping for a girl, but we're having another boy, and I'm still thrilled. He looked healthy and that's all I really care about. He's measuring big, but DH is tall, so that's really all it is.

Yay! Congrats on another healthy baby boy! Have you told your son? I'm sure he'll be so excited about his little brother!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Please know I get it because I'm also an infertility survivor. So yes, it was a little offensive. I was right there on the TTC thread (and still read and offer advice when I can) for probably 3 years, starting at the ripe old age of 24. As I said, I am thrilled with another boy. That doesn't mean I'm not a little sad that I will never have a girl to share my passions with, and the things I have saved of my own. Very different than having a true preference for one gender or another because this is my true last chance. There will be no more babies for me because I am done with fertility treatments for life. I had also hoped to be able to use a little of my mother's name, as she passed away this year. Anyway. Your post did upset me because you truly don't know my circumstances, though I was on the TTC thread. I'll stop now.

Please don't stop participating on my account. My comments were not intended to cause any hurt feelings
It was just a thought that sometimes people do forget others struggles.

Not to make excuses but I just had a very big surgery yesterday to clean up major scar tissue from the many surgeries I had to get pregnant.
Pain, memory flash back and my filter not working added up to me not keeping my big mouth shut.
I apologize. Maria

 

[tink2020]

Please know I get it because I'm also an infertility survivor. So yes, it was a little offensive. I was right there on the TTC thread (and still read and offer advice when I can) for probably 3 years, starting at the ripe old age of 24. As I said, I am thrilled with another boy. That doesn't mean I'm not a little sad that I will never have a girl to share my passions with, and the things I have saved of my own. Very different than having a true preference for one gender or another because this is my true last chance. There will be no more babies for me because I am done with fertility treatments for life. I had also hoped to be able to use a little of my mother's name, as she passed away this year. Anyway. Your post did upset me because you truly don't know my circumstances, though I was on the TTC thread. I'll stop now.

We're tens of thousands of dollars in debt, years down the road of infertility, including several out of state trips, etc and I still had a really, really hard time knowing this little one was not the gender I had expected. It took me weeks to really be excited (while dealing with other aspects of it, unrelated depression, etc, - as you said, nobody can know your heart and your circumstances!) and though some would take this as ungrateful, I was never for an instant unaware of how blessed we are to have another child.

Your feelings are valid, as are any you might have (if you're like me) of feeling extra guilty that you DO have them, despite having gone through such fertility issues. It will be great, as you know - congrats on your healthy little one!

 

[skuttle]

I won't lie, I'm over being pregnant and bed rest. It's hard to sit around all day, it doesn't seem like it would be hard but it is, trust me.

My midwife has a tentative induction scheduled for March 22nd, 4 days before my due date. I'm secretly hoping that I will go in for my appointment on Monday and she will decide to move it up. Cross your fingers for me!

Yay!!! I did bedrest for almost 4 weeks and I agree...it's not as great as it sounds! Laying around at home because you want to is a whole lot different from laying around at home because you HAVE to!

I think I was slightly hoping for a girl, but we're having another boy, and I'm still thrilled. He looked healthy and that's all I really care about. He's measuring big, but DH is tall, so that's really all it is.

Courtney...Yay for another boy!! With our second, I was also slightly leaning towards wanting a girl because I figured it would be our last. But then I saw how excited DS was to have a brother. I'm not sure he would have been as excited about the baby had it been a girl! This time around, I'm actually hoping for another boy because it would just make things easier! You definitely have the right to feel a bit disappointed. Don't let anyone make you feel bad for that! You went through a LOT to get those beautiful babies, and as a fellow IF/TTC'er, I know you NEVER forgot it. But that doesn't mean you can't complain about feeling tired, or morning sickness, or hoping for a girl.


NEVERENOUGHWDW...glad your surgery went well. Hope you feel better soon!


Nothing new here. Just waiting for the big ultrasound next month and waiting to start feeling this baby move around. One milestone...I've managed to stay awake past 8:30pm for about a week now! LOL!

 

[WDWAurora]

Did anyone else find that waiting for the ultrasound was harder with a second (or later) pregnancy? I felt like time flew until we knew what we were having with DS, but waiting to find out about this current pregnancy was absolute torture. We're in the process of selling our house (we accepted an offer today-HOORAY!!) so I think I really just wanted to know if I was keeping or getting rid of stuff. Now that I know, I feel much more relaxed. This baby has been pretty active already.

I will say that my appointment was kind of funny the other day. I had pushed for the earliest possible ultrasound date (and put 5 weeks between 2 appointments to get it as early as possible), so the doctor didn't even realize that I had had one. She came over with the doppler, which surprised me, since we had just seen the heartbeat, but I just went along with it. Then she starts talking about letting me schedule my next appointment in 3 weeks so I won't have to wait as long, and I was like....uh.....Just did that. It's a boy. So she was fumbling through her notes. Kind of funny.