tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post1706967422323789888..comments2024-01-02T06:57:26.352-05:00Comments on Life and Love in the Petri Dish: 90% good, 10% fearUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-90011131056191071212012-06-02T15:23:35.190-04:002012-06-02T15:23:35.190-04:00Welcome to the world of honest to goodness, no shi...Welcome to the world of honest to goodness, no shit pregnant! The trouble sleeping, restless legs and achy back are only gonna get worse :) I think it's how nature gets us to want to have the baby. The fear... never goes away. When G was first born I had terrible fears of finding him lifeless in his crib, or of his car seat sliding into the road. Now that he's bigger I still fear him dying in his sleep, or falling or getting out of the house. It's all the same fear of losing the little one I love so much. It might be worse for us RPL'ers, but I think every mama goes through some version of The Fear.mintahttp://lifefamilysanity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-35611589721667336132012-06-01T17:01:09.945-04:002012-06-01T17:01:09.945-04:00Glad that the good is winning out over the fear. ...Glad that the good is winning out over the fear. I echo a PP, I'd love to see a baby bump picture if you're willing to share...:-D<br /><br />I also have to share my suggestion for sleeping-- it's twofold. Get a great maternity pillow (I loved my Leacho Back & Body pillow-- HUGE but so worth it!) and use it. Also, I stared at about 20 weeks doing hypnosis for childbirth and listening to my hypnosis scripts really relaxed me and helped me to fall asleep. I don't know if that's your vibe, but even if you don't chose to use hypnosis for the birth, the ability to use positive visualization and release my fear on a nightly basis was a big help for me and the terror.<br /><br />Hugs-- you're doing so well!Erin Bakalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09611203589607633273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-26160812024957523412012-06-01T12:10:38.351-04:002012-06-01T12:10:38.351-04:00you're almost halfway through this pregnancy. ...you're almost halfway through this pregnancy. It must be so surreal. I'm glad to read that the balance is shifting to 90% calm.Augustahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01257478728772841767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-62828997720779652062012-06-01T12:00:12.924-04:002012-06-01T12:00:12.924-04:00I think that your last few lines sum it up perfect...I think that your last few lines sum it up perfectly. You are doing great! I am so glad to hear how well things continue to progress.Laciehttp://funnylittlepollywogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-67643041835588875642012-06-01T11:01:52.191-04:002012-06-01T11:01:52.191-04:00Cute image of you showing belly to Will and him sm...Cute image of you showing belly to Will and him smiling. :-) 19 weeks seems so significant and awesome. I agree that it seems normal to continue to feel a bit of anxiety - glad the ratio changing for the good. If I become a mom, I think I'll be what the call a "helicopter parent." ha!Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711556288937525361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-14800351566352390852012-06-01T09:03:04.216-04:002012-06-01T09:03:04.216-04:00I'm glad you are happy 90% and that things are...I'm glad you are happy 90% and that things are still going well!<br /><br />Hate to break it to you...but chances are that Evil Crotch Pain will be around for the long haul. Mine started around 16 weeks and went through delivery. I'd stand up and have to brace myself for taking the first step as the crotch pain was intense! My little was firmly housed low in my pelvis most of my pregnancy and I felt it!<br /><br />Hope your worries and the crotch pain begin to ease! ((HUGS))Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859972086411293652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-10718853640002066552012-06-01T08:24:49.673-04:002012-06-01T08:24:49.673-04:00Sounds to me like you are doing amazingly well. N...Sounds to me like you are doing amazingly well. Ninety percent! Impressive!Bionic Baby Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14308646591208692676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-88502319880135873972012-06-01T04:23:36.539-04:002012-06-01T04:23:36.539-04:00So glad that things are going well and you are fee...So glad that things are going well and you are feeling relatively positive.<br /><br />I started feeling goldfish flutters in my womb around 19 weeks. That might be what you are feeling, too.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01557793637337701978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-17716651965314581822012-06-01T03:07:26.239-04:002012-06-01T03:07:26.239-04:00Um, those uterine sensations, some are from the ra...Um, those uterine sensations, some are from the rapid growing, but at 18 weeks, some might actually be flutters and kicks! 18 weeks was when I felt my first flutters and then a thump.<br />(Warning, you're still a ways off from feeling baby regularly or even daily - so try not to panic on that one too soon.)<br /><br />As for feeling terrified 10% of the time. That is ok. You don't have to force the fear away. It is ok if you don't bond while pregnant. Baby won't even notice.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550917238523129547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-6984214583916805902012-06-01T01:00:03.947-04:002012-06-01T01:00:03.947-04:00This probably in no way helps ameliorate the 10% f...This probably in no way helps ameliorate the 10% fear, but those uterine twitches? Absolutely normal. You've got to forgive your uterus for complaining as it expand to fit that enormously heavy head. :) Sharp stabbing pains too, these are all things that are normal for this part of pregnancy.<br /><br />And normal = yay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-83935402342138821542012-05-31T23:43:37.084-04:002012-05-31T23:43:37.084-04:00Yay!!!! :-)Yay!!!! :-)Nissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11753423326222187035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-66212114053819115422012-05-31T23:21:35.237-04:002012-05-31T23:21:35.237-04:00Mo, I am 2 days behind you and have been feeling v...Mo, I am 2 days behind you and have been feeling very similiar. Twangy girl parts, stretchy/achy uterus, hard to sleep, sore back. It's all normal. As is feeling 10% (or more somedays) worried. Unfortunately that is just part of being a Mum and doesn't ever go away. Like another commenter I didn't get my son's (he's now 18 months) room set up until 3 weeks before he arrived and I've not been through anything like you have. You are doing great - hang in there!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07478139710485517926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-34977260471364637992012-05-31T23:16:12.858-04:002012-05-31T23:16:12.858-04:00Add me to those saying 90/10 sounds pretty calm, r...Add me to those saying 90/10 sounds pretty calm, really. Lovely to see this post, glad you were able to get checked and that she is looking well.Alexicographernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-47692452539558775582012-05-31T22:40:09.316-04:002012-05-31T22:40:09.316-04:00You never stop worrying, even after the baby is bo...You never stop worrying, even after the baby is born. As mothers, we naturally worry about our children. <br /><br />I hope work will slw down a bit for you. Keep smiling at that baby bump!Life Happenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02302134343874268994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-32290455246690668042012-05-31T22:12:28.219-04:002012-05-31T22:12:28.219-04:00mo, i don't mean to scare you, but the 90/10 t...mo, i don't mean to scare you, but the 90/10 thing continues on beyond 40wks... i think it is a part of being IF and RPL. and its totally OK and healthy and to be expected. at least, this is what i have found. maybe as the time goes on, it gets to be more like 95/5 or even better than that... <br />i am so happy you are so very pregnant and your baby is doing so well. i bet you are beautiful! i bet will is totally in love with the two of you right now :)<br /><br />take it easy! thanks for the updates, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-41517448952285167432012-05-31T21:46:43.869-04:002012-05-31T21:46:43.869-04:00SO thrilled for you -- and impressed with your abi...SO thrilled for you -- and impressed with your ability to tame your fears! You might consider additional iron supplementation for restless legs (consult the OB first, of course!).Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01927478875348031424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-35918178542991860562012-05-31T21:34:05.926-04:002012-05-31T21:34:05.926-04:0010%? I'll take it. Ya know, you are getting ...10%? I'll take it. Ya know, you are getting to the point that you should begin to feel the baby move soon, if you haven't already. Just be ready for feeling odd sensations of movement all the time!Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07331859341593997811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-66467924298378100302012-05-31T20:11:33.294-04:002012-05-31T20:11:33.294-04:00Glad everything is going well, and I certainly und...Glad everything is going well, and I certainly understand the 10% fear. I have about the same ratio, and I've had 2 miscarriages. <br /><br />One day at a time!Brave IVF Girlhttp://bravingivf.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-73588460801969847182012-05-31T19:49:53.249-04:002012-05-31T19:49:53.249-04:00I'm with everyone else 90/10 is good! I love ...I'm with everyone else 90/10 is good! I love the fact that you can refer to her as a her now! Almost half way there!!Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-44671641487370692452012-05-31T19:41:29.536-04:002012-05-31T19:41:29.536-04:00I'm so damn happy for you.I'm so damn happy for you.Chickachickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128946134941207234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-74642780792538477302012-05-31T19:27:28.095-04:002012-05-31T19:27:28.095-04:00Awe, I would love a sweet belly pic !!Awe, I would love a sweet belly pic !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-85430251176184626862012-05-31T19:20:56.755-04:002012-05-31T19:20:56.755-04:00I had the same feelings. As I got larger and my bo...I had the same feelings. As I got larger and my body had to rearrange itself I freaked out. <br /><br />I hope you get to take it easier - rest rest rest was my doctor's mantra. <br /><br />Rub your belly for me ;-)Ebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674801997007886433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-45692392419295257212012-05-31T18:43:05.801-04:002012-05-31T18:43:05.801-04:0090/10 sounds damn good to me. And, yeah, it makes...90/10 sounds damn good to me. And, yeah, it makes sense that sometimes that 10% takes on even more weight.<br /><br />All those aches and pains sound pretty normal, albeit annoying. I know I had weird vaginal stabbing pain...there's some major nerve that runs from the vagina into the leg and mine went numb in the 3rd trimester on occasion.<br /><br />I'd recommend yoga for back pain; there are some good prenatal yoga DVDs out there, if you're not up for a class...<br /><br />I'm just thrilled for you, Mo!!gwinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04840990153103781272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-87891966548014649032012-05-31T18:39:46.846-04:002012-05-31T18:39:46.846-04:00Soon your going to be sure some of what you feel i...Soon your going to be sure some of what you feel is movement! It's the strangest most awesome feeling in the world!! I'm so happy for you and Will!<br />All my best!kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13621807092343577126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-7057616412900765572012-05-31T17:52:13.478-04:002012-05-31T17:52:13.478-04:00Mo, I have been following your blog for years! I t...Mo, I have been following your blog for years! I took a hiatus from blogging as my days of TTC are over... along with my marriage, but when I saw that you were pregnant I literally cried! I am so happy for you and I have everything crossed for continued health of your baby! So happy for you!!! Truly.Babystepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887687246851640547noreply@blogger.com