Pregnancy after Long Term TTC #7 - 2009

[*Paula*]

wishingbaby im so sorry. No words can heal the pain. I hope you are ok.
Kyra well done on getting the house. What a relief that must be. Cant wait to hear all about your scan today. Good luck.
Rob very exciting that you get to see your bub in just 5 days.
Janie thank you thank you thank you! Its been a long time coming, as you know but we have finally been blessed So i guess my numbers are a good sign if they were the numbers you had and now have a beautiful baby girl. Yay! Thanks again for popping xx
Grub you poor thing. Hope the pain eases. Good luck with your appointment today.

Not much happening here. Just waiting patiently for my scan. 21 sleeps to go. Geez that sounds like ages away. Oh well it will be worth the wait.

Just had a quick question, did many of you ladies have a follow up BT to check HCG levels after your BFP? I havent been asked to go back at any point to check on them so a little concerned. Should i be doing HPT every week to make sure all is still well?

[LondonMiss]

Hi Paula - I had two follow up blood tests but only because I wasn't rising high enough. If you haven't been offered them, then I think you can relax because it must mean that you were fine. I personally would ditch the POAS, what you don't want is any bad symptoms if you now what I mean (particularly red bleeding). In the absence of any bad symptoms, just assume that everything is fine. As my mother frequently tells me, don't forget your body WANTS to have a baby, it's nature kicking in. So unless something goes wrong, and you will know about it, try (and I know this is a stupid thing to say to a pregnant woman) to relax until your scan xx

Airline - let us know how the scan goes. I'm ing

[xx Rob xx]

Just had a quick question, did many of you ladies have a follow up BT to check HCG levels after your BFP? I havent been asked to go back at any point to check on them so a little concerned. Should i be doing HPT every week to make sure all is still well?

Paula I actually have had the same question, although hadn't asked it. My levels were 100 at 10pt and then 48 hours later were 293. They said it was a BFP and no more blood tests needed, which is why I am so anxious to get a look I guess.

I have researched the net trying to work out if the numbers of possible embies that had taken,it would help me with knowing if there are 1 or 2 but they dont. My FS said that ppl can have high numbers and a single pregnancy and low numbers and a twin preg so I have to wait for the U/S to find out.

I did POAS again yesterday just to reassure myself it was still there. Poor DH must think I am a mental case. And then after reading about wishingbaby I guess reality sets in. Anyway at least we have each other to lean on.

[*Paula*]

Thanks LondonMiss i will try and relax, but of course, easier said than done..

Rob its true, we are always told to think positive but after going through IVF and experiencing all that we have, the reality of it is that we are always on edge about what could happen. Fingers crossed for us all.

[BOC]

WIshingbaby: You poor thing, so sorry to hear, the same thing happened to us in May. It's totally heart-wrenching. My advice, surround yourself with positive, supportive people and just take time out for you. Just take time to heal. People are going to tell you all sorts of things so just take it all with a grain of salt and don't put too much pressure on yourself. I'm here if you feel like a chat.

Kyra: BIIIIG congrats on the house and happy moving! Good luck, I moved a week before Xmas in 2005 and wasn't it a fun experience LOL. Hope it all goes smoothly for you hun.

Paula: My clinic does a standard 2nd BT a few days after the first to check numbers still doubling. But I agree totally with LM - STEP AWAY FROM THE POAS!!! They will only cause you more grief if you get a faulty one, best to rely on your body, as frustrating as that is, it will tell you if something is not right. You really must keep yourself busy and try to relax as hard as it may be.

Grub: You poor thing, and as for your naughty little bub disobeying orders to get the hell outta there... Good luck at Dr N's today!

AFM: AFM: just got back from the physio. Stupid midwife, fobbing me off & patronising me, I knew something wasn't right. apparently my back is shot (already knew that though) from years of gymnastics and dancing but more importantly I have a problem with my SI joints caused by the preg. Had some massage and manipulation done and have exercises to do and have to go back Monday to be given a belt-like contraption to wear that keeps my pelvis, hips & joints all in the right place.

Just glad to have some answers and hopefully it means I'll be able to get a little more sleep. Yesterday I was up from 2am and today it was 1am and I am royally stuffed!
I'm off to see if I can grab a couple more hours while I'm all loosened up and relaxed from the massage.

Hope you all have a good day!

[lise]

Hi ladies,

i'm going to attempt some persies, although i'm sure i'm going to miss people since i'm doing this at work in betwen other tasks!

BOC - glad you've found something to help you, though sorry to hear about your back. Don't you hate it when people just treat you like an idiot rather than actually take your concerns seriously. I get so mad!

Paula - CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME!! And i'm with the others. I didn't have any further blood tests after our BFP, and just had to wait for the scan. Like you, I was a little concerned because others around me were having them sometimes almost daily, but do take it as a good sign that you don't need any more!

Rob - I was the same as you! We had two transferred and I tried everything to get the nurse to comment on my levels and whether she thought one or two, but ultimately I think what you've said is right. Different people have different levels so really no way to tell at all until the scan. And once you see the scan and the heart beat, well I honestly didn't care either way if it was one or two IFYWIM!

Grub - sending all my 'getting out quickly and safely' vibes to little Grubby Bub!! Hope your ob appointment goes well and she has some good news for you xx

Greenslw - nowhere near antenatal classes yet but will be interested to read others' opinions of them. A couple of friends of mine refused to go, and others have loved them, so I guess a very individual decision, like everything else about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting :-) And perhaps you should make up a t-shirt that loudly refuses entry to anyone else even thinking about coming along to the birth!

Kyrawolfe - so glad you got the house! It's such an awful stressful time isn't it, at a time when you don't need any more stressful events in your life. I was in the same boat, trying to organise a move from Melbourne to Canberra. We found a place but can't move in until 21 December, so currently couch hopping... Will be thinking of you when you move!

Londonmiss - what a good tip about the curry - i'm going to remember that for when I might possibly need it! And so glad your second scan went well - must have been nice to recognise a baby after the first one, lol!

Smithy - hope you're still feeling better, though you have been a bit quiet so does that mean you still get dizzy if you sit on the computer chair?!

Laniwantsababy - will be sending some 'get out' vibes your way too!

lilmisshavachat - hope life calms down for you soon!

Saph - how lovely that you only have a few more days at work, yay!!!!!

sonyalouise - hope you've found a remedy for the MS, and I SO know what you mean about wishing your life away, it's something I do daily and am trying very hard to stop! Hope the next couple of days until the scan go quickly, will keep my fingers crossed for you that you finally get some answers xx

airline - have been thinking of you all day and praying that today goes well xx

poppyfairy - my goodness, I don't know how you manage to stay sane sometimes, I take my hat off to you! Sending hugs your way.

anyos - Welcome! Hope your time here is happy and healthy!

Okay, I think that's about as far back as I can go. To everyone else, and anyone I've missed, sincerest apologies and a big hello!!!

AFM - well we're still in limbo until we can move into the rental house as i'm getting very tired of living out of a suitcase. We were at my parents last week, and this week in a hotel, just to get some space. Back to the parents on Friday, and we'll stay there till it's time to move. Work is completely dreadful and I'm counting down the days (okay, maybe even minutes) until we go on leave!! I've been seconded to another business unit and the work i'm doing is about 4 levels below me so completely mind numbingly boring. I had the most dreadful headaches for a couple of weeks, all day every day and was taking panadol like nothing else! Found a new acupuncturist in Canberra and am feeling a lot better now. And our 12 week scan is next Wednesday and i'm so excited! We're FINALLY going public once we know it's all okay.

Phew, okay, that's more than enough for me. Will try not to leave it so long between (epic) posts, but with living out of a suitcase and our laptop still dead, it's a bit hard to do this on my phone!!

Hope you're all having a lovely Wednesday - i'm about to go shopping with my sister for a dress to our cousin's 'black tie wedding'. I've got something but dear sis needs advice, and who can pass up an excuse to go shopping?

love to all,
lise xx

[airline]

Paula - we had a slow rise hcg last cycle so even though the 2nd result doubled in correct amount of time, we went to our GP and just asked for a quantative hcg test to be done, and it was no problem, esp. when he knew it was after IVF.

Lise and LM - thank you for your s and we're accepting as many as come our way! I've been a little emotional today, DH has said a few times he's on edge. We've been busy so far today...but now I'm knackered (I've only cleaned out the fridge, had a shower and gone to see an old mate!) so I'm gonna chill out watching Eastenders then we're going for a swim in our pool. Last time I couldn't float due to nausea...the bobbing was horrible

Kyra - fantastic news re. the house. Every place I've rented/owned I've just 'known' when viewing it that it was meant for us.

Lise - enjoy your shopping trip...mmmmm air con!!

grub...good to see the painting is still going!

sorry, my eyes are soo tired, so keeping it short

AFM - well our appt. is at 16.45. I have swung constantly for 2 weeks now between it's all over and how can it be over - I'm still shattered and tummy is 'unsettled'. Today is D day, and we're both feeling it a bit.

I've been a bit teary but silly things setting me off...listening to 1927's song, reading a card in a card shop about husbands, things like that. I will post later on today.
And thank you to the lovely ladies who pmd me, it means such a lot. xx

[*Paula*]

Best of luck today airline.

[barney]

AIRLINE.im thinking of you here today to sweety.

gee there are a couple of you that are very clever with the perrsies and remembering all of us i dont think im gonna try anymore its getting so hard pmsl.. but gee im glad that just means more pg mummies in here .

afm. dh did my belly cast today it looks awsom im so happy with it and now i can actually see how big my belly is its soo cute,well paint it in a couple of days time now ill post a pic tonight in my photo site ok.
ok im going to eat pork chops,hot chips and gravy my dh has made
belly rubs to all

[lise]

Smithy what a great idea! I saw some at some markets years ago and always said I wanted to have it done but now I'm actually pg I forgot all about it! And you've made me hungry for hot chips and gravy now. Actually, I want a hot chip sandwich with tomato sauce where the butter melts everywhere, mmmmmmmm.....

[LondonMiss]

Hey Airline, I hope you are out celebrating... let us know x

[barney]

LISE AND GREEN.. well what we did to save money as these kits can be very expensive we just went to the craft shop or chemist(better the craft shop i rekon ) and got 6 x plaster bandages $26.00
then all you do is cut it all to size wet in a bucket of warm water one bit at a time and start covering your body with bandages sit there for 20mins let it set and gently pull it off,make sure to cover yourself in vaseline first so plaster doesnt stick to your body lol i just used a couple of old sheets under me .now all you do is let it dry for a couple of days ,give it a light sand and decorate if you wish
it was so much fun,we did it inside so not that messy i guess it was a weird feeling when it come off though like it pulled a couple of my belly hairs

hi grub hope your ok

[airline]

Girls
I'm sad to report that no heartbeat was found and the foetal pole just wasn't big enough for our 9weeks and 1 day pregnancy. I wasn't able to remain composed and silently cried through the rest of appointment. DH cried all the way home, and now I just feel numb. We've had a good talk and feel fragile but no tears at present.

I would like to thank each and everyone of you who offered support, laughter, advice over the last few weeks. My time on this forum's come to an end, and I think I might bow out of BB for a while. There will be no treatment till after February probably.

I wish all of you to continue with a happy, healthy, exciting pregnancy and hope all runs smooth for you well deserving ladies. x