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Re: PS Mommy Thread-Newborn to 12 months!
Just wanted to chime in on the reading thing because my experience was the same as Monnie's. We are daily readers (in the beginning I literally read her my US Weekly) and now it's her favorite thing to do. Not only does she love being read to, but her favorite way to "play" is to get a boo... |
by NewEnglandLady May 23rd, 2013, 8:56 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: PS Mommy Thread-Newborn to 12 months! Replies: 15652 Views: 369198 |
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Re: PS Mommy thread with toddlers 12-36 months
Thank you, ladies, hearing that your kiddos are going through something similar really helps. I was feeling bad/guilty, but it really does seem like it's just a phase. LC , today I tried having K walk in (liked that idea), but once she was in, the waterworks started. I want her to feel secure withou... |
by NewEnglandLady May 23rd, 2013, 8:46 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: PS Mommy thread with toddlers 12-36 months Replies: 5329 Views: 127751 |
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
Meanwhile, Facebook has suggested I start following ClearBlue for tips, support, and info! WTH? That would be like announcing to the whole world we're TTC! :lol: Ha, I got the same suggestion! Where do these suggestions even come from? I have never posted about babies or TTC or pregnancy on FB, I d... |
by NewEnglandLady May 22nd, 2013, 12:43 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: The Official TTC Thread! Replies: 21578 Views: 581503 |
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Re: PS Mommy thread with toddlers 12-36 months
Question for you fellow toddler moms: when does the phase where things need to be a particular way start? And did your kids go through a stage where they were easily frightened? Also, does separation anxiety come and go in waves? That was more than one question, but we're fighting through a few thin... |
by NewEnglandLady May 22nd, 2013, 10:59 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: PS Mommy thread with toddlers 12-36 months Replies: 5329 Views: 127751 |
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Re: Baby sleep training
amc, this is great news! I really think you've made it over the hump. It sounds like STTN and good naps are the norm. The regressions still happen, but now you can trust that it's a phase. Makes it so much easier to get through! LC, K is waking up really early these days, too. A few days she was get... |
by NewEnglandLady May 22nd, 2013, 10:46 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Baby sleep training Replies: 94 Views: 918 |
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
Missy, I think you ovulated. You had the temp drop on CD24 and your temps have been above the cover line for the past several days. Also, you posted that + OPK on 5/17, which would coincide with this chart (I guess that would have been a + on CD24?). I think you are firmly in the 2WW now and I'm kee... |
by NewEnglandLady May 22nd, 2013, 7:39 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: The Official TTC Thread! Replies: 21578 Views: 581503 |
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
Completely agree with Tammy--the digi OPKs are great for confirming a suspected Wondfo +. As your surge approaches, the test line on the Wondfo gets darker. The + occurs when the test line is as dark as the control line. Sometimes it's hard to tell, which is when the digi comes in handy. And like Ta... |
by NewEnglandLady May 20th, 2013, 3:00 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: The Official TTC Thread! Replies: 21578 Views: 581503 |
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Re: Wanting but Waiting...
Coda I just wanted to say I am sorry to hear of your loss, but like others have said its great to know you're sure about having a baby and I wish you the best when TTC. FPS for the same reasons as MP I would not join anything baby related on FB. I am not sure I feel comfortable talking babies with ... |
by NewEnglandLady May 20th, 2013, 8:45 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Wanting but Waiting... Replies: 858 Views: 16116 |
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
Missy, all signs point to O! I hope you had a productive weekend :) I saw OPKs on sale at Target (20 for $12.10) and immediately thought of you! Split_shank, still sounds like the mid-cycle pain could be O pain and the spotting at CD28 is new, but not indicative of a problem. I would say that if you... |
by NewEnglandLady May 20th, 2013, 7:36 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: The Official TTC Thread! Replies: 21578 Views: 581503 |
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Re: Wanting but Waiting...
Coda I just wanted to say I am sorry to hear of your loss, but like others have said its great to know you're sure about having a baby and I wish you the best when TTC. FPS for the same reasons as MP I would not join anything baby related on FB. I am not sure I feel comfortable talking babies with ... |
by NewEnglandLady May 16th, 2013, 11:25 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Wanting but Waiting... Replies: 858 Views: 16116 |
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
Eh, scratch that, CD1. I'm happy about the short cycle. Eager to move on to this cycle. How would you guys feel about your kids practically sharing a b-day? If I O on CD15 this cycle and magically get pregnant, then the baby's due date would be K's b-day. I don't love the idea, but don't hate it eno... |
by NewEnglandLady May 15th, 2013, 12:04 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: The Official TTC Thread! Replies: 21578 Views: 581503 |
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
Missy, that's great news about the EWCM! Any confirmation of O with the OPKs? Keeping my fingers crossed for you! MP, I can relate to it being different this time around. You do have a general idea of when you O, but you never know how many DPO you are or if you should test because you're not sure i... |
by NewEnglandLady May 15th, 2013, 7:52 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: The Official TTC Thread! Replies: 21578 Views: 581503 |
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Re: Wanting but Waiting...
Coda, keeping my fingers crossed that AF shows up soon for you. You have nice short cycles, which is great for TTC. I'm a big fan of OPK's, but I'm not using any now and I figure if DH and I do the deed every other or every few days, my bases are covered. Are you planning to wait one full cycle befo... |
by NewEnglandLady May 14th, 2013, 7:40 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Wanting but Waiting... Replies: 858 Views: 16116 |
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Re: Who watched Mad Men? *spoilers*
I thought it was one of the worst episodes of the entire series. Maybe my hopes were too high because I thought the merger could provide some good content. Instead there was way too much focus on really awful Dom Don, whom I hate to even call a Dom because he was really just an inconsiderate jerk (n... |
by NewEnglandLady May 13th, 2013, 10:44 am Forum: Hangout Topic: Who watched Mad Men? *spoilers* Replies: 18 Views: 353 |
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
Missy, I also cried when I read your post. You must have woken up from that dream feeling really emotional--I'm glad you are keeping your eyes open for signs that everything is going to be okay. The celebration for Blake's b-day sounds very thoughtful and sweet, I think he would love it. With mother... |
by NewEnglandLady May 13th, 2013, 10:32 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: The Official TTC Thread! Replies: 21578 Views: 581503 |
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Re: PS Mommy thread with toddlers 12-36 months
How was everybody's mothers' day? Nothing too exciting at our house--pretty much business as usual, except we went to the in-laws' for dinner. I think our teething reprieve is over. It was nice while it lasted, but the past two days K has been eating like a bird, not sleeping well and putting her fi... |
by NewEnglandLady May 13th, 2013, 10:23 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: PS Mommy thread with toddlers 12-36 months Replies: 5329 Views: 127751 |
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Re: What is the ideal part-time working schedule?
MP, that does throw a monkey wrench into things, but for me, it's the bigger consideration. What is your gut telling you? If you get an offer, would you feel comfortable telling the new employer that your old employer has offered part-time and you need to consider. That one's tough because it would ... |
by NewEnglandLady May 10th, 2013, 12:07 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: What is the ideal part-time working schedule? Replies: 15 Views: 260 |
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Re: What is the ideal part-time working schedule?
I'm in a similar boat--I'm not in the legal field, but I work for an ad agency where I have to meet billable requirements each week. I had the option of keeping my benefits and working 24 or 32 hours per week when returning from maternity leave. I chose to work 24 hours for 2 months (now work 32) an... |
by NewEnglandLady May 10th, 2013, 6:29 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: What is the ideal part-time working schedule? Replies: 15 Views: 260 |
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Re: Wanting but Waiting...
amc, prior to TTC #1, I also charted and used OPKs for 6+ months to make sure I was ovulating. This time around, it feels completely different. My cycle did change after having K (went from 50+ days to 30), so I used OPKs for several months to get an idea of when I was ovulating. But I'm not using t... |
by NewEnglandLady May 9th, 2013, 7:37 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Wanting but Waiting... Replies: 858 Views: 16116 |
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Re: Wanting but Waiting...
Coda , I'm so sorry to hear about your miscarriage, I can't imagine the roller coaster of emotions you must have had through that journey. I think it's exciting that you guys are opening up to this chapter of your life when you always thought it would remain closed. I wish you tons of luck. Now on ... |
by NewEnglandLady May 9th, 2013, 12:44 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Wanting but Waiting... Replies: 858 Views: 16116 |
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Re: PS Mommy thread with toddlers 12-36 months
For us, activity is what keeps K from falling asleep. Usually I run errands before her mid-day nap, which she likes (she loves Target and the grocery store), but I also try to do more fun things. We have a music class on Friday mornings. We went to the zoo in the morning last Saturday. So long as so... |
by NewEnglandLady May 8th, 2013, 7:38 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: PS Mommy thread with toddlers 12-36 months Replies: 5329 Views: 127751 |
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Re: PS Mommy thread with toddlers 12-36 months
Lordy, I haven't even thought about potty training. The only interest K has shown in the toilet is that she loves to bang on the lid when I've forgotten to close the bathroom door. Maybe I should start introducing some signs or something--those could be funny. I have a feeling she'll be ready for po... |
by NewEnglandLady May 8th, 2013, 7:36 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: PS Mommy thread with toddlers 12-36 months Replies: 5329 Views: 127751 |
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Re: Reading Lists, Web Site, Mommy Groups
Google and PS were probably my biggest resources :) I did do a little research about mom groups that were near me (which I'm still a part of), but I honestly didn't read any baby or pregnancy books until I was pregnant. I read Take Charge of Your Fertility and tracked my ovulation (temping and using... |
by NewEnglandLady May 7th, 2013, 7:43 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Reading Lists, Web Site, Mommy Groups Replies: 5 Views: 166 |
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
Aviastar, my first thought was the same as MP's--at least this is a good sign that you ovulated! I think giving it a few months of trying without tracking is a good idea. And you can always take it on a month-by-month basis, so if you want to give it more or less time, it's no big deal. Blackberry, ... |
by NewEnglandLady May 6th, 2013, 12:13 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: The Official TTC Thread! Replies: 21578 Views: 581503 |
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Re: Calling all the Pregnant PS''ers
Fisher, I just had to come and offer my congratulations. Callie is absolutely beautiful. Isn't it funny how the instant you lay eyes on your baby you feel like everything in your life--including the struggles--was meant to be? I'm so excited for you (and all the ladies here). |
by NewEnglandLady May 6th, 2013, 8:41 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Calling all the Pregnant PS''ers Replies: 37613 Views: 1393237 |
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Re: Wanting but Waiting...
FPS , so glad you had a great time at the shower. I know what you mean about being "in the know". I remember being at a shower before we TTCed and everybody swooning over a breast pump my friend got. Oh, and I'm a big fan of the PPB bags, I use one as my main diaper bag. Blacksand , as a ... |
by NewEnglandLady May 6th, 2013, 8:31 am Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Wanting but Waiting... Replies: 858 Views: 16116 |
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Re: Bumping Into Someone You Know, Thousands of Miles From H
Smith, let us know if you bump into him. When the weather is nice my husband and I try to meet for lunch. I'm in the financial district and he's in the back bay, so we try to meet in the Common. And we always manage to somehow miss each other--so hopefully you have equally bad luck running into the ... |
by NewEnglandLady May 2nd, 2013, 12:34 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Bumping Into Someone You Know, Thousands of Miles From Home Replies: 28 Views: 510 |
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Re: Poll: Which frames look best for new glasses?
I'm going with #1. I have a similar pair and was afraid they'd be too trendy (hipster/geek chic), but I actually like the larger frames because my field of vision is wider. My old pair is similar to yours (smaller, rectangular frames) and I never wear them anymore. |
by NewEnglandLady May 2nd, 2013, 12:26 pm Forum: Hangout Topic: Poll: Which frames look best for new glasses? Replies: 28 Views: 395 |
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Re: The Official TTC Thread!
Missy, you are definitely a pillar of strength and it sounds like you have a great doctor who will continue to look out for your best interest. I think a low dose of anti-anxiety medication is a good idea given the likelihood of stress affecting your cycles. With a low dose, it would probably be eas... |
by NewEnglandLady May 2nd, 2013, 12:21 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: The Official TTC Thread! Replies: 21578 Views: 581503 |
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Re: Wanting but Waiting...
MP, I can understand why the spotting is a bit discouraging. I know that you're not technically "trying", that it's still a little early and that your expectations are adjusted so you weren't expecting to get pregnant right out of the gate. I also know you have a plan in place in case it d... |
by NewEnglandLady May 2nd, 2013, 12:04 pm Forum: Family, Home & Health Topic: Wanting but Waiting... Replies: 858 Views: 16116 |