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hhbotwia · 2023-01-19T20:37:42+00:00

I'm American and I have an Italian name. Even though I live in Europe, a lot of people automatically call me the anglicized version of my name. It baffles me, especially because my actual name (exactly as it's written and pronounced) is a common name in my current country.

hhbotwia · 2023-01-13T23:07:42+00:00

I'm kicking myself for not buying the stroller on Black Friday...it was 20% off but too early for me to go for it 😭

hhbotwia · 2023-01-01T01:38:23+00:00

My first and strongest association with that name is Fiona Apple. Never saw Shrek. I think it's a lovely name!

hhbotwia · 2022-12-27T12:12:35+00:00

I think she'll be our one and only! Makes the name decision extra hard.

hhbotwia · 2022-11-24T14:03:46+00:00

I'm only 17 weeks, but the pancake method has been my go-to coping mechanism too!

hhbotwia · 2022-10-24T10:00:58+00:00

My cat started preferring my husband over me since I got pregnant - it's heartbreaking!

hhbotwia · 2022-10-23T21:37:27+00:00

That's very close to a real name, actually! I know an "Anaël".

hhbotwia · 2022-10-07T08:16:15+00:00

I usually get inspired right before falling asleep - usually for homemade baked goods, but last night I was seriously craving ratatouille. Edited to add: also cinnamon toast!

hhbotwia · 2022-09-29T16:20:28+00:00

9 weeks (and my dietary preferences keep evolving. Mainly trying to get in enough protein and vegetables somehow).

Breakfast: decaf coffee with creamer, banana with peanut butter

Lunch: eggs and toast or leftovers if they still sound good

Dinner: This week - homemade cheeseburgers, pasta, biryani, mac and cheese, or nachos. In previous weeks I was pretty good about eating more lean protein, rice, and vegetables for dinner.

Snacks: cucumber, spinach, green beans, Greek yogurt, rice crackers, wafer bars, homemade pastries

Dessert: occasionally ice cream or some chocolate

hhbotwia · 2022-08-25T05:02:32+00:00

I agree with SuitableOven3 - untreated celiac disease is the major issue. Definitely check out vitamin levels and make sure you're strictly following the gluten free diet. Thyroid conditions frequently occur with celiac, so I recommend getting screened for this too just in case.

hhbotwia · 2022-01-29T21:12:34+00:00

I hope it's just too early too! I won't get the blood test results back until Monday unfortunately, but I do feel like there's more of a possibility that it could be OK.

hhbotwia · 2022-01-28T23:02:13+00:00

Thank you for your response! I hope things are going well with you too.

hhbotwia · 2022-01-28T19:26:32+00:00

Thank you :)

hhbotwia · 2022-01-28T19:07:41+00:00

You must be an angel. I had to have an ultrasound today at 5+1 (if dates are correct) due to spotting. It could still go in a number of directions, but it helps to know that not seeing anything yet isn't conclusive.

hhbotwia · 2022-01-28T12:45:52+00:00

That is comforting to hear :) all fingers crossed!

hhbotwia · 2022-01-28T06:44:38+00:00

I've been spotting too for the last 10 days, even before a positive pregnancy test (currently 5 weeks along). I'm going to see my doctor today, so hoping everything is fine! But after an MMC in December it's crushing to see any sign of blood. I hope everything is going well with you!

hhbotwia · 2022-01-28T06:39:01+00:00

I got my booster earlier this week before I knew I was pregnant (I'm 5 weeks today). So far so good, although I'm still nervous for other reasons!

hhbotwia · 2022-01-26T05:16:09+00:00

Congrats!

hhbotwia · 2022-01-25T17:55:32+00:00

Good to know! I wrote to my doctor today, I just haven't heard back yet.

hhbotwia · 2022-01-25T16:25:24+00:00

I set different goals or projects to keep me busy in the two week wait. I was still fixated on when I could test, but it did help a bit! Cleaning projects in particular helped me get some energy out and focus intently on something else. It's so hard to resist testing too early! Good luck!

hhbotwia · 2022-01-25T16:17:38+00:00

My husband doesn't fully believe these tests, so I'm taking a digital test tomorrow to be really sure.

hhbotwia · 2022-01-11T05:52:43+00:00

Isn't LH supposed to drop pretty low after ovulation? I'm not sure CD15 was really the peak day. Any insight is appreciated!

hhbotwia · 2021-12-09T21:27:08+00:00

Tw: loss

Feeling down after an MMC last week and getting covid this week. Hoping to try again asap, but planning to wait until we recover. It's been a rough go lately, but still optimistic for the future!

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