Pregnancy after Long Term TTC #6 - 2009

[Lenny]

Welcome to the Pregnancy after Long Term TTC forum. Finally you have gotten over one big hurdle - pregnancy after long term trying to conceive! Pregnancy that follows can often be very nerve-racking or may involve more monitoring than other pregnancies. Discuss your experiences and thoughts here.

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[Lenny]

KellyD

Congratulations on the arrival of Tara Rose. Hope you will be home soon with your new princess.

[barney]

thank you for the new thread lenny .

KELLY... CONGRATS ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL TARA ROSE.

[Janie71]

Congratulations Kelly on the safe arrival of Tara (beautiful name!)

Janie and Jasmine xxx

[BOC]

Congratulations Kelly D on your little pink bundle!!!!!!

So glad you are all well and healthy and what a beautiful name Tara Rose is!

[grub17]

welcome to the world Tara Rose! Congratulations Mummy Kelly!! You've done a fantastic job and wish you a speedy recovery. oxoxoxox

[Baby Dreamtime]

WOO HOO KELLY! Big congratulations!!!

Welcome little Tara Rose, what a beautiful name. I hope you are both well and resting and taking care. Looking forward to more details. xx

[Neptune]

Wooohoooo! Welcome Tara Rose (stunning name) and congrats to KellyD and your DH.

Wonderful news

[Murph01]

It really is a beautiful name Kel. Well done and congrats on bringing Tara Rose safely into the world!!!

I'll be back tomorrow to update the EDD list but today recovering from a huge day and got a plan....for the 29th Oct!!!

[Neptune]

Sorry in advance for the me me me post, just feeling really awful at the moment.

I must be next on the list, but nothing happening!!!!

40 weeks today, prelabour contractions for 2 weeks now. The midwife tried to do a stretch and sweep yesterday, but said that my cervix is soft but not very favourable. They have booked me for induction at 40 + 4, but I am going to call today and postpone in until 41 weeks. I really want a natural birth. and induction terrifies me, especially the fact that he hasn't really engaged yet!!! This is the first time I have felt really anxious about the birth. I just imagined that I would have a story to tell...you know.....I went into labour at 3am blah blah, or that my waters broke in Target!! I know that you can feasibly wait until 42 weeks, but they have said that it is slightly risker at 40 years old.

I'm feeling very down and now just feel like it will never happen. Of course it has to, but it all just feels bizarre now. Where is my little boy????

[TaRhLi.]

Thanks girls for your warm welcome of Tara into the world. It is so comforting to know that she has so many cyber aunties looking out for her.

Murph: If you have any questions about your plan for the 29th and about a c/s feel free to ask anything as I want you to feel comfortable about your decision to get Jazzy here safely.

Neptune: Did the midwife advise of anything to possibly get things going for you. I really feel for you as I would be more scared of an induction compared to the c/s.

Just to let you all know that things are going well, on my recovery side of things I have recovered amazingly. I think having Tara early in the morning helped as it pretty much gave me an extra day of recovery. I felt a bit tired and spaced out after delivery (which is normal) but once in my room and after a sponge bath I started to feel more human. I had sensation back in my legs within 4 hours of delivery but was sitting up in bed once we were back from recovery. By Monday night I felt I could have got up from bed but couldn't due to the catheter still being in place. Tuesday morning was up and about, it was a bit sore getting out of bed but I think a lot of that was that I had to get blood circulating in my legs again. After my shower (which the midwives helped with) I felt much better and by Tuesday afternoon I was getting out of bed unaided with some discomfort, but still on my own. Yesterday I was able to shower myself and take over 100% care of Tara and today just feeling even better, especially now the dressing has been removed. Since Tuesday afternoon the only pain relief I have been on is panadol and voltaren (for the afterpains). So I should be going home on Saturday and hopefully my milk will come in today or tomorrow, although due to my low iron levels pre birth (which have dropped again since delivery) this can delay things so at the moment for feeding we give her a go at b/fing on both sides to promote letdown and we are supplementing with formula until my milk arrives.

So personally, I have had nothing but a positive birth experience with Tara and as mentioned due to other factors found at delivery I am happy I chose this option as it ensured she arrived safely. Finally just to brag, Tara's Apgar score at birth was 7, at 5 minutes was 9 and at her check this morning she got a 10/10. She is perfect, although I think I am a little biased.

[bella55]

Congratulations Kelly..... Welcome Tara Rose!!!!!!

[COLOR="Black"]It was great to read that you are recovering quickly. Take care and try to get some rest!

Neptune - I really feel for you! Have you thought about some accupuncture? Are you drinking rasberry leaf tea? If you go to the induction part of the labour and birth forum there are some tips for natural induction. Hope you get things moving soon!

Hello to everyone.

I'm offf for my pregnancy massage today - god i hope it helps! I have managed to fold one load of washing today - thats it god it's going to be a long 5 weeks!!!!

Will BBL xxxx

Bella

[grub17]

oh neptune sending you big hugs! and i've just had a telepathic word with your little man - gave him a good lecture that everyone is waiting to meet him and he should get the hell outta his mumma! (preferably through the va-jay-jay way lol). Good on you tho for telling them to wait a few more days. you know once things start to happen they can go so quick. I know this probably doesn't help, but do try to relax - that will help you now too.

kelly d - we don't know if we have to have a c-sect or whatever yet. but i just wanted to thank you for sharing. I'm finding as i get closer I am really hanging off the words of the ladies who have been-there,done-that recently. I think talking like you have helps demystify the whole process. Like Murph, i'm extremely anxious about the prospect of a c-sect and really really really don't want one. so your story KellyD helps no end in realising it doesn't have to be a nasty nasty Ooooh, have baby cuddles for me

bella - enjoy your massage love! i'm super jealous lol

well finished work for the day. am much better, thankfully. am sooo glad i'm part time as i'm pretty tired, so will be having a kip very soon.

hi to all the lovelies out there mwah!
ox

[Baby Dreamtime]

Hello my loverlies,

It is a beautiful day on the Gold Coast today, wish I wasn't working

Grub, I am loving the idea of part time, but afraid our budget doesn't so am slogging it out. Lucky thing!

Bella, pregancy massage sounds divine. I haven't spoilt myself with anything like that, trying to be a bit budget consious and saving for our Fiji trip. I hope I can indulge there. Will pop into the twin thread and see how you are doing.

KellyD, so glad to hear that your whole experience was a good one, and it is great to know that c/s doesn't have to be all bad in terms of post birth pain and recovery time. I hope your are enjoying your time with your lovely little Tara. Can you post pics? Big congrats again.

Neptune, big hugs, I don't have any advice I am afraid, sounds like your bubs is far to happy in your belly. I hope it works out the way you wish and he gets a wriggle on. Thinking of you.

Murph, what is this? 29th Oct? Is that the day, yippee! Looking forward to hearing your news.

BOC, hope you are keeping well.

Smithy, hi ya lovey, beautiful nursery furniture you have there, love your cot!

Hi to everyone else, the posts don't go back that far so I can do any more persies.

AFM, am feeling heaps of movement now, it is so lovely, mosltly on the inside, DH tries to feel but hasn't yet. Still feeling good, though do find myself hanging out for the weekends and bach is getting a little achy. DH and I have some big plans, and have made a decision to finish off the renos and sell our house and down size to relieve the mortgage pressure, so have a goal to have it all done by Christmas. I am little scared of the possiblity that the house might sell and settle right when bubs come, not sure how that will all work out but will worry about that later. Now just counting down until our Fiji trip, then my baby shower, then finishing work, then Christmas and New Year, then...so many great things to look forward to.

Love to everyone, I hope you are all well. xx

[Murph01]

LTTTC EDD list updated 17th October 2009

Jen34----01.09.2009----It's a ....? - Little Munchkin
BabyMiracles----02.10.2009----It's a ....?
Neptune----15.10.2009----It's a boy
Wherethere'shope----17.10.2009/CS 13.10.2009---- It's a ....?
Diamond----16.10.2009----It's a ....?
Murph01----29.10.2009----It's a girl - Jasmine Lucie
Miss Magpie----04.11.2009 (c/s date)----It's a ....? - Baby Pie
Lalitearns----??.??.2009----It's a ....?
Laniwantsababy----11.12.2009----It's a ....?
Grub17----14.12.2009----It's a boy - Grubby Bub
Bella55----18.12.2009----It's 2 boys (Identical twins)
Mahli09----??.??----It's a... ?
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Kmond----12.01.2010----It's a... ?
Poppiefairy----15.01.2010----It's a boy?
Daytona ----18.01.2010----It's a... ?
Ella's Mum----21.01.2010----It's a... ?
Greenslw----24.01.210----It's a... ? Baby JS
Spookie----28.01.2010----It's a... ?
Misty77----10.02.2010----It's a boy Spinky
Smithy----12.02.2010----It's a... girl Charlie Isabella
Saph204----20.02.2010----It's a... ?
Baby Dreamtime----24.02.2010----It's a... girl and a...girl!
Jodes76---##.##.2010----It's a... ?
Wavegirl----21.02.2010----It's a... ?
31becc----##.03.2010----It's a...?
Babydreams----##.##.2010----It's a...?
Sammiejam----##.##.2010----It's a...?
BOC----08.04.2010----It's a surprise - Little Cookie
Lilmisshavachat----##.##.2010----It's a...?
Bridget----08.04.2010----It's a ....?

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Babies born

Neptune----Welcome Adam!
KellyD---Welcome Tara Rose!
Azzrenae--- Welcome identical twins Harper and Cody!
Alloy---(Belated) Welcome to Grace and Hannah!
JenC----Welcome twin beans Hamish and Lachlan!
TwoMums----OMG! Welcome Noah!
Rara---- Welcome Alana!
Me+Him+Bub (21&TCC)---- Welcome Johnathon!
Mels77---- Welcome Zach!
Rach81----Welcome Eli!
Kaydee---- Welcome Jarrod and Teneille!
Farmgirl----Welcome Archer!
Kahlan----Welcome Lyla!
LNB----Welcome Nathaniel (Nate)!
Mon----Welcome Matteo and Martina!
Briggsy's Girl----Welcome Emerald!
Nixon----Welcome Asher!
NicoleS----Welcome Aaron!
Bel----Welcome Sebastian & Isabelle!
Tiggerlinda----Welcome Charlotte!
Janie71----Welcome Jasmine!
Megan---Welcome Noah!
Bee83----Welcome Jacob!

Our thoughts and prayers go to those beautiful mothers whose precious babies have been taken too soon.

Much loved & wanted son of Frosty'sMum, Benjamin born sleeping @ 14 weeks 4days. Our thoughts are with you.

Much loved & wanted daughter of Hippy Mum & Hippy Dad, Georgia Ariela taken too early from this earth 12-03-09 @ 22wk 6d

Much loved and wanted son of Chez67 & her DH, Ryan Patrick, born sleeping 17-03-09 @ 18wk 1d.

[Murph01]

Hello everyone,
I have updated the estimated due date list but as you can see, the formatting didn't transfer across so I'll have to come back and edit it

While, I'm on the subject, would anyone like to be the keeper of the list, as I need to hand the baton on to the next one in line.

Can you also please drop a PM or a post to update your due dates (nicknames, colours etc) to me. I have kind of lost momentum to go back over everything and track them all down but I will add it if you provide it iykwim.

Kelly - a thousand thank yous for thinking of me and offering advice and feedback. so much has been happening these past few days and I'm still spinning. I had high blood pressure yesterday...after the huge day and the day before nearly fainted after my accupuncture session, so it's all starting to overwhelm me a bit.

My appointments as I mentioned, were really taxing but the upshot was, no arguments, total agreement that we bring the date forward and go with caesarian. Yay. Now I'm really looking forward with a clear plan and that really helps. Between DH and I we'e a bit freaked about the suddenness, but either way, we didn't have long til due date (if she came on time) and she is quite happy in there sitting in a buddha pose so nothing was going to shift her. very cute, just like her dad meditating!

She is still small for dates and the worry is about the development of the abdo cavity, but not a huge worry, just need monitoring and more trips to Cairns...another tomorrow...urggghh (4 hour round trip) and then multiple appts in a day. gotta do it though but it feels like being back at IVF stage have to have my bags packed every time I go to town now so have finished that today after having to go and buy tiny clothes...my hand me downs (which I have enough of to last til she is six, didn't start at 4 or 5 zeros so 000 will be too big. My sister's babies all measured off the length scale!!

Enough about me...just a tiny catch up with a few of you, BDT I am super envious of your Fiji trip but love your attitude to all things positive coming up for you. Enjoy, it's really lovely to hear.

Neptune, I hope you let your little one choose his own time and not get rushed into the induction. If he is healthy, I don't see the point in diving in right on the due date. Goodluck though and accupuncture is fantastic at moving things along naturally, it certainly makes Jazzy wiggle, just not out of breech position. xoxo

[Persephone1]

Okay, I've been MIA for awhile but I'm still around. Forgive me for the lack of persies.

KellyD, congratulations on the arrival of beautiful Tara Rose. I'm glad to hear you're recovering well and can't wait to read your BA. Welcome little girl!

Neptune, thinking of you in your last days before welcoming your little man. I'm sure he's got his own plan for how things are meant to work out. Good luck. And I second the suggestion for acupuncture - I hear they can do wonders to get things moving.

Sorry, that's all I've got for persies today!

I've had a busy week or so, with my Mum visiting and leaving me with her which hasn't helped with the MS, cause I can't eat properly or sleep properly.

We also had our first scan with FS on Monday and saw ONE heartbeat, which was such a relief. We're delighted. Unfortunately I had a bit of red blood spotting that night and was really anxious and upset for about 24 hours. It amounted to nothing, and was probably a result to the internal scan from that morning. But when I told my GP she had me sent for a second scan yesterday, which was tummy only, and I got to see the heartbeat again - 120bpm, measuring at around 6w5d (which was spot on).

So, I now have a ticker. Still having some on-and-off spotting, which sometimes is just like a dirty-coloured cm (TMI), as opposed to blood. 7 weeks tomorrow! Feeling good, apart from the and occasional MS which isn't worrying me too much. The tiredness is full-on though, and I'm struggling to keep my concentration during the day.

Anyway, I have to go. Will try and do a more persie post soon.

Seph

[grub17]

oh murph - that is very exciting!!! and soon! these things happen for a reason and i am more than positive it will all be good for you and jazzy! mum said it was pretty foul up there today, so it's probably best to get the bub out before the mercury starts rising again -- that would be very uncomfy!

peresphone - yiiippeee for 7 weeks! celebrate every milestone i say lovey. but i can't imagine how stressy it would be to get some spotting etc. hope you start to feel better soon lovely.

bdt - i only went part time at 30 weeks, so maybe if the house gets sorted etc you may be able to do that too that way its only 4 weeks part time.. i actually just took annual leave for 2 days a week and just work the hours out to suit me and my boss. it really is the best, i ended up having a 2.5 hr sleep this arvo and was able to go for a walk with the Cookie Monster this arvo. so feel really good and wasn't so tired i couldn't make dinner (like usual if i don't get a nap in).

Am really finding everything is slowing down. just so tired and slow and have really checked out of work! Murph I know you have 2 weeks til Jazzy arrives as that's my last week at work... so we can count down together, cept yours is more exciting. and cool on the more baby clothes shopping! lol.

oh and you ain't missing out on much with no tv... there is sweet FA on tonight! don't they know i'm home alone and ''need'' entertaining! i could really use some mindless rubbish right now, just before bedtime! geez.