re: Official Testing Buddies Thread

<blockquote><b>Quoting Tyler and AJ's Mommy:</b>" Very weird! I've never heard of that.... On a similar note though, does anyone else get bad gas pain/pressure ... [snip!] ... get bad gas pain/pressure during AF? I just feel like crap since yesterday and that's when I started. I'm so uncomfortable!"</blockquote>




I get bad gas sometimes. I also get horrible cramps which cause a little pressure. I hope this passes quickly for you. Feel better.

<blockquote><b>Quoting -Jen:</b>" Jen: hope your foot feels better   That sounds awful and must be hard with the kiddos. Miss you ladies ... [snip!] ... is 2 and oldest is 9 lol But who knows, I am just living life and enjoying it. Hope life is treating you all well <3"</blockquote>




Thank you Jen

Soooo glad to hear you are happy   you deserve to be happy and I hope it continues for you.
As for your health I am praying for you. I hope they are able to find answers soon.

<blockquote><b>Quoting *Mac and Keagan's Momma*:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Tyler and AJ's Mommy:</b>" Very weird! I've never heard of ... [snip!] ... bad gas sometimes. I also get horrible cramps which cause a little pressure. I hope this passes quickly for you. Feel better."</blockquote>




Thanks Jen. I am hoping its not a new every month thing.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Tyler and AJ's Mommy:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting *Mac and Keagan's Momma*:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting ... [snip!] ... hope this passes quickly for you. Feel better."</blockquote> Thanks Jen. I am hoping its not a new every month thing."</blockquote>




I hope for your sake it isn't either. My cycle has changed after every kid lol

Thank guys. I am kinda frustrated.
One hospital says I have a sub cranial bleed that has been calcified and transports me right away. it was seen on my CT by the Dr & Radiologist. I get to the knew hospital and they are like yeah we see it it's just an artifact nothing serious. but we will do an MRI. MRI was fine. but I'm like wtf. how can I go from having that to not having it. and then when this ALL started they saw a small brain lesion in my MRI and now this MRI doesn't have one. Im so confused and they still have no idea what's going on. So I think I am going to go down state to the University of Michigan MS research center/clinic and get some answers. because this is kinda ridiculous.

Quoting -Jen:" Thank guys. I am kinda frustrated. One hospital says I have a sub cranial bleed that has been calcified ... [snip!] ... go down state to the University of Michigan MS research center/clinic and get some answers. because this is kinda ridiculous."

Wow Jen, that's pretty incredible! I can't imagine how frustrated you must be! Keep fighting, keep searching for the right doctor! You'll get through this!

Hi ladies! I miss you all so much! Most of us talk on FB but I miss my BG chats. I went back to work today after being off for 11 weeks and it SUCKS! LOL. I know the day would come but it was so harder to leave this time with Izzy being older and use to me being home. My mom watches them so I know they are in great hands and don't have to worry about a stranger watching them but I miss my cuddle buddies  Olive turned 12 weeks yesterday and she's doing great! She goes to bed at 7pm and wakes 1-2 times in the middle of the night before she gets up at 7:30. I hope you all are doing well!

Quoting Mama to Izzy and Olive:" Hi ladies! I miss you all so much! Most of us talk on FB but I miss my BG chats. I went back to work ... [snip!] ... goes to bed at 7pm and wakes 1-2 times in the middle of the night before she gets up at 7:30. I hope you all are doing well!"

I miss it too! I know we're all busy, but I remember how we used to go through pages a day chatting!

Aw going back to work is hard! AJ was only 8 weeks when I came back, it was hard to leave! You know they are well taken care of but it's not the same as being with them!

AJ is four months old already! He and Tyler both go in for check ups today. Hopefully he'll handle his shots okay!

Miss you ladies!

Hey ladies, how is everyone?? It feels like we haven't talked in ages! Updates please girls!

AJ and Tyler are doing pretty well. They had their check ups and everything looks good. AJ is already 16 lbs 8 oz! He doubled his birth weight in less than 4 months! He handles his shots okay too. Tyler is 33 lbs and 39 inches tall. He is doing awesome too, although we are struggling with potty training a little bit. He's a pro at peeing, but with his constipation he is really resistant to hard-core poopy training. He seems to be holding it in a little, which results in a lot of little poops especially during the night. Between him and AJ still not sleeping through the night, we're lacking a bit in the sleep department lately. But all in all they are both doing well.

So there is something I have been seriously thinking about for awhile and I want to get you ladies opinions on it...I have been thinking about writing a book about infertility journeys. I'd write my own story of course, and then with permission I would include stories of other ladies who have struggled with fertility, people I know in real life as well as a large number of ladies from the online community, here and on blogs I read. Obviously I would only share their stories with their permission and collaboration. There are so many different stories, different experiences and I would love to write about them. What do you girls think? Is it an original enough idea? Do you think if it turned out well I might have a shot at getting it published? Do you think that people would want to be involved (you all included) or do you think people will feel it's too personal and private? I've been so inspired and moved by the stories I have heard about in the last few years and I love the TTC online community so much, I really feel a passion to write about this in some way.

What do you girls think???

Quoting Tyler and AJ's Mommy:" Hey ladies, how is everyone?? It feels like we haven't talked in ages! Updates please girls! AJ and ... [snip!] ... I love the TTC online community so much, I really feel a passion to write about this in some way. What do you girls think???"

Hey Mel! Things are going good our way. This is week 2 of me back to work and it's getting better. Isabella is doing good and we too are struggling with the potty training. She hates wearing diapers and loves her big girl undies but won't go in the potty! She began holding it and she too gets constipated so we had to throw the diapers back on. Her dr says don't force it and she'll go when she's ready, so that's what we're looking forward to. I can't believe she's going to be 3 at the end of May  She's getting so big and talks nonstop, lol.

Olive is doing well and will turn 13 weeks on Monday. She rolled over for the first time and is laughing out loud (not all the time but making more laughing noises) She sleeps from 7pm-1:30am and then 1:45am-7am. I think she has a little cold right now so she's been a little grumpy.

I think your idea is awesome! So many women could get much use out of your writings and it would really help them. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have you ladies while dealing with infertility and miscarriages. I would share my experiences with you 

Quoting Mama to Izzy and Olive:" Hey Mel! Things are going good our way. This is week 2 of me back to work and it's getting better. Isabella ... [snip!] ... have done if I didn't have you ladies while dealing with infertility and miscarriages. I would share my experiences with you "

Thanks Laura! I hope I am able to do the stories justice. I know that I like to read the stories, they inspire me and they are encouraging and it really speaks to the strength of women. And I definitely want to include your story if you are willing.

I'm glad the girls are doing well! Potty training is the pits, but I agree strongly with waiting if they really don't seem "ready". Pee training was really easy with Tyler because we waited.

Hi ladies.

Things here are kinda crazy right now. My DH had pneumonia and is still fighting it off. All three kids were on antibiotics for ear infections and chest infections. Macs platelette count is low. And now Declins ever infection seems to not have gone away   ugh. Yesterday I had the stomach flu. It's horrible lol and I am a very clean person. I sanitize and clean regularly. I don't get it.

Declin still has zero interest in solids. It's hard. He reaches for our good but if I try to put it in his mouth he gags. He is not sleeping well at all lol we are sleep deprived for sure.

Mel AJ weighs more than Declin lol at 7 months he almost weighs 16 pounds. He is a little peanut.
I am so glad Tyler is doing so well with the potty training. Keagan is opposite. He poops like a pro on the potty but will not pee.
And I think the book idea is awesome. We didn't have trouble with either of the first two but we struggled with Declin and it was hard because of my endometriosis. It wasn't even fun trying. If you ever need stories on rough pregnancies I can help you out lol

Laura I am so jealous of Olives sleep schedule! Good for her. That is great. Declin is too busy nursing to sleep lol
I'm glad work is going well. I bet you miss the girls. I debate going back to work but feel my life would be very chaotic.
Wow three already. It goes so fast eh? Mac starts school in 6 months. I am so sad.

So yes that is my life. It's crazy but we are getting through.   glad to hear you are all well.

How are some of our pregnant moms? And those still ttc?

Quoting *Mac and Keagan's Momma*:" Hi ladies. Things here are kinda crazy right now. My DH had pneumonia and is still fighting it off. ... [snip!] ... crazy but we are getting through.   glad to hear you are all well. How are some of our pregnant moms? And those still ttc?"

WOW Jen, that sounds awful! I hope you are all healthy soon! I can't believe you've all been so sick and with different things! I wonder what on earth could be causing that!

Aw I wonder why Declin has such trouble with solids? We started AJ on the recently and I'm not quite sure how he is taking to them. He seemed to like sweet potatoes (we tried that first), but he gagged horribly on pea. He ate carrots, but was fussy after he had them. He's also been spitting up a ton right now. I don't get it. I did buy a different brand of bottled baby water, I wonder if that could have anything to do with it? He can be a challenge. We tried rice cereal on him and it seemed to hurt his tummy. I wonder what makes Declin gag on food?? And I wonder if his sleeping has something to do with not getting the solids by now? Although I think some moms don't do solids until later, I'm not sure. Does he want to eat when he wakes up?

I think including your story of trouble conceiving Declin and difficult pregnancies would be a great addition to my book! And of course, struggling with endometriosis is something that women could relate to. You are officially added to my contributors list!

And I second Jen's statement...Bri, Jen, how are you?

Kate, how is Tess?

Amy, how is your little womb-dweller doing? MrsO is a newly preggo (YAY!!!)

Anyone else still checking this thread?

Mel that sounds like a great idea. I would be willing to share my crazy ride lol I think it would be really cool and a lot of women would appreciate it  

Jen- hope everyone feels better. !!!!
Laura- I heard the same that when they are ready they will do it , it's frustrating but true. my one brother wouldn't til he was 4. My parents tried everything and the DAY he turned 4 he went on the potty and never stopped haha Good Luck.

I am doing well. Done with steroids, have some appointments coming up. I did fall on the ice and probably bruised if not broke my tailbone yeah that hurts like a b word lol but I'm okay. Still trying to find a job which sucks I just wanna work and get out of my parents house. Still dating the wonderful man.   he's so good to me. Its great. Miss you all. wish we could all get together haha.

Quoting -Jen:" Mel that sounds like a great idea. I would be willing to share my crazy ride lol I think it would be ... [snip!] ... house. Still dating the wonderful man.   he's so good to me. Its great. Miss you all. wish we could all get together haha. "

Thanks Jen! Your perspective would be great, I'll add you to my list!

Glad to hear things are good with your new guy! I hope you find a job soon and I hope things settle down with your health!