Hellobee Boards

Here's what i had posted back on page 3

Upcoming appts (Please update if i didn't catch ya in the thread)

2/14 - RedMini1
2/15 - Mrs. Monkey
2/15 - KaitlynB
2/19 - KJfromNJ
3/4 - Chillybear (8 week-ultrasound?)
3/11 - Evansjaime
3/12 - Red Mini1 (ultrasound)

I have to say my appointment yesterday was pretty disappointing and I left feeling really overwhelmed. I'm having doubts regarding the dr's that I'm going through. I've been going to this clinic since I was a teenager but everything was so impersonal yesterday. I met with a nurse that just went over the usual, diet, limit caffiene etc... all stuff I knew from the internet. It ended with them taking a ton of blood and sending me on my way with a packet of info about the hospital and child birth. I thought that this kind of care would be fine but maybe I need the warm and fuzzy approach... I'm sorry for the long post, its just taken some of the excitment out of this.

@Redmini1: I NEED that warm fuzzy too! I was so surprised at how nice the dr's I have had have been!

I say if you aren't getting what you want where you are, move to another dr. You don't want 9 months of worrying or feeling like people don't care ):

@KaitlynB: Add protectlove 10/1, Plato 10/10, and Knockedup_nowwhat on 10/15... i think they were the newer ladies to join in

I think I'm ready to join! I finally found a digi to test with and the words make it feel more real!

Due Date: According to LMP October 20
Months It Took to Concieve: 3
DPO You Found Out You Were Preggo On: 14dpo (I got a giant neg on 9 and 11 dpo)
Symptoms That Made You Think You Were Pregnant: The biggest one was shortness of breath! I'm super active and suddenly walking upstairs was really hard!
Child Number: 1
What You're Most Excited For: Baby! Everything!
What You're Most Scared About: Everything! Miscarriage obviously. Also the fact that at 11dpo it was 100% neg on frer so that night I had 3 drinks and sushi and now I'm afraid I've done something terrible :s

P.s. Anyone else a runner? I'm not sure how we are allowed to run but i really miss my long runs? I feel like I don't want to shake him loose! I have an appt with my GP on Tuesday to confirm the preg plus refer me to an ob so maybe I will ask then...

@fuzzypeaches: I have an appt Tuesday too and am going to ask! I've seen pregnant people running in some of my races so I'm pretty sure you can if you aren't crazy. I just got a HRM so I hope to use that to monitor my HR as specified by my OB, hopefully. Let's compare notes Tuesday!

And... CONGRATS!

@fuzzypeaches: Congrats and welcome!!

@Redmini1: I totally understand where you're coming from about the "warm and fuzzy approach" as I'm the same way as you. I think especially since this is our first, we hope everyone will be as excited as we are. I agree that at least looking around at other options is a good idea.

DUE DATES
10/1: KaitlynB - saw heartbeat!
10/3: RedMini1
10/4: Purple
10/4?: Evansjamie
10/6: Orangepekoe
10/7: ChefAimee
10/8: Mrs. Monkey
10/9: Chillybear
10/11: Mrs. Spoon
10/11: AprilK
10/14: KJfromNJ
10/15: Lozza
10/15: Buninoven
10/17: JenniMac
UPCOMING APPTS
2/19 - KJfromNJ
2/26: KaitlynB - ultrasound
3/4 - Chillybear (8 week-ultrasound?)
3/11 - Evansjaime
3/11-Jennimac (ultrasound)
3/12 - Red Mini1 (ultrasound)
3/12: KaitlynB - 12 week ultrasound

Added in my appointment info!

I guess I can join now!!

EDD: From my LMP, October 28th!

Months It Took to Conceive: Well we've been trying for one year, and probably only 10 cycles due to PCOS. We got a BFP right away last year and lost the baby in May.

DPO You Found Out You Were Preggo On: I'm not sure, I threw all charting and OPKs out the window this cycle. My guess is 13dpo (Valentine's Day). I had the faintest, sadest line on a wondfo but I called my RE anyway for blood work. Yesterday (14dpo) I had a dark line on FRER and a BFP on a digi.

Symptoms That Made You Think You Were Pregnant: Really not much. I always get bloated, acne, cramps, and bitchy before AF. The only thing I thought maybe about was since Monday I have been so sick to my stomach. I feel like vomit is sitting in my throat ready to attack at any moment.

Child Number: this is our first! we do have an angel baby in heaven but we lost that one so early.What You're Most Excited For: Seeing my parents be excited again and us getting to be pregnant again. We didn't make it that far last time, but I keep praying that this one is different. I'm super excited to finally buy some of the stuff I've been researching!

What You're Most Scared About: another miscarriage and disappointing everyone who wanted the baby

I am so excited to be here! This was my third cycle with an RE after being told I have PCOS and my third on meds. Last pregnancy I was 16dpo before I even got a faint line and this time I feel so much more confident by my levels. My HCG was 94.6 on Thursday and my progesterone was 58.7 so both of those are great! I just have a gut feeling that this time is going to be different!

@evansjamie: thanks

@ladybee: YAYYY so glad you're in here

@kjfrommj: that is super cute! I think it looks great!

Joining this board right away! I just found out about a week ago...

Due Date: October 15th
Months It Took to Conceive: Three months (Five months after a miscarriage)
DPO You Found Out You Were Preggo On: Actually waited until Feb 8th when period was supposed to start, got a faint line. Tested Feb 11th and got a BFP!
Symptoms That Made You Think You Were Pregnant: gas, bloat, headaches, heavy/full boobs
Child Number: 3 (Twins first)
What You're Most Excited For: A totally new experience
What You're Most Scared About: Another miscarriage

I think I'm going to take all of my bump pictures in the same maternity tank top just for continuity. They will most likely be on my iPhone, especially this summer when Tony is traveling.

Everytime this hows up on the boards page I can't believe that I am an October 2013 mom! So exciting!

@TFrances: welcome!!

@evansjamie: I think I'm going to wear a maxi skirt and tank the whole time. I love the look of the woman in one outfit and seeing how the fit changes. I'm nervous to start my photos. I'm so bloated, I hope I don't look huge!

@ladybee: @TFrances: Congrats and welcome to you both!

@KJfromNJ: It turned out great! Nice job.

I agree with you guys that I'd like to do my pics in the same outfit to see the progression of the baby growing. I'm thinking a dress would be nice. I'll have to keep my eye out for a cute (and stretchy) one.

@tfrances: there was 11 years between my brother and I and I liked it a lot. We didn't bicker as much and he took really good care of me.

ETA: he didn't have to take care of me, I had awesome parents but he always stepped up and liked to. Especially once he was over 16.

@TFrances: my friends oldest is 10 yrs old, almost 11, and thy just had a baby in December. Funny thing is they didn't know they were pregnant until they were about 4 months along because they were not trying at all!!! It's worked on wonderfully and both boys are getting along.

@TFrances: also I had another friend who had twins first, then seven years later had a singleton. She said it was so easy compared to the twins!!!

@ChefAimee: I run with the Jeff Galloway method! Over the last year and a half I lost 50 lbs (and I probably put 10 back already) and I was NOT a runner so the Jeff Galloway method was amazing to get me out "running" (I feel bad saying running as it's run/walk) and I have done three 5k's using his method! I LOVE IT! I'm going to keep it up after my OB ok's it tomorrow (I hope.)