Pregnancy after Long Term TTC - Dec 2007

Hi all,

Scan went great...really quick but still good to see bubba on the screen. They said it 'still looks like a girl' so i'm feeling more confident within myself about it. And they said the placenta is right where it's meant to be which is good to hear. I asked about head circumfrence - sonographer said it's going to grow a LOT more, but at this stage it's at 27.5cm. Have come home and made similar size with tape measure - ouch already, LOL.

Marcellous, good luck with the pram deciding, it's just so difficult as there's so many to choose from isn't there?! i think if they gave us less choice, we'd have no worries deciding.

Ltl P - agree with you on holding bubba in there for the next few weeks. I hope the weight and the pain can be eased through some extra TLC from DH for you.

Nic - you sound disappointed about the c/s given you've been there before with DD, but on the positive, at least you can plan for the whole b'day in advance. I'd love to have a bit of a crystal ball telling me when, where and how it's all going to pan out.

Sazz - well tomorrow's the due date, i can't imagine your emotions at the moment. Whenever bubba comes, good luck with everything!! Am very impressed that you made it to the wedding and brunch at this stage in the game. I'm already piking out of things feeling so tired and uncomfortable in clothing.

To everyone else, hope you all continue to be well!

Hi Chickies,
Not so grumpy here today :) Had GP appt. Due tomorrow but not engaged. He said not to worry as some dont until labour is established and I could still go tonight! The whole town it seems, are hanging out for this babe, even ppl I didnt think would be interested are telling DH they are excited and looking forward to hearing the news. It is lovely sometimes, living in a small town. My/DH boss asked him today if I had gone in yet, as though due date is THE date, and when told no she was like "Oh so it is gonna be a late one" and yesterday when I saw her she was banging on again about how I should put my feet up and rest cause it will be my last chance, blah, blah, blah. She tells me everytime, like I will never, for the rest of my life, have a quiet moment again. Sounds great...NOT. It annoys me how some ppl cant say anything positive sometimes.
I am getting desperate for things to wear now and have no clothes packed for hospital as I need them now... will have to throw whatever is clean in at the time I guess. Did pull out a top that I didnt realise still fits today so that was a bonus, like getting something new.
Kimbe, hope the scan was great. It is funny when you cant see the whole baby on the screen by now as they are so big! Hope your secret is safe for the two of you!!!
Nic, I am so glad you have a good ob. He sounds really considerate, and not just doing the C cause you have had a past one. It is dissapointing I guess but the good news is you know exactly when bub will be born!
Marcellus, Nice that your dad is making the change table. Dont worry too much about rushing to finish the nursery, as long as you have a bed for the baby, a car seat and a pair of boobs, I'm pretty sure he/she will be happy. We spent heaps of time thinking about what pram to get and ended up getting a steelcraft. Got the features we wanted and didnt cost the earth. Most important thing for us was fitting it in the boot of our hatchback! Have fun shopping.
Lis, We know what you mean about everyone making the same comments! They are slowly driving me insane :) I guess ppl want to say something but dont know what? Just slap them, you have horomones in your system to justify it!! lol
Panda, I hear you on being heavy and sore downstairs. Not a lot of fun anymore... I console myself by thinking at least my body is doing all that it can to make delivery easier. Still hurts though... and moving with any kind of grace hasnt happened here for several months hehehe.

Hi to all I have missed. Pregnant brain today. This kid is gonna be smart I reckon cause he/she has sucked all the smart outa me! Pitty she/he hasnt sucked all the fat out too... Oh well.
Maybe catch you tomorrow???

ETA: Kimbe, good to hear you are happy with the scan. It is a bit daunting knowing the head size but they tell us the head can squish up a bit with the soft bones so it isnt so big to fit!!! Sounds good in theory :)

Hi Sazz, I too get a little frustrated about people never having positive things to say about their kids??I always get the ?something to look forward to?, forget about you body getting back to normal, forget about romance?..blah blah blah?..Let me live my life and I will make up my own mind without your influence.
And I too wish the baby sucked a lot more fat from me??so over being a dumb?.brain is all mush. OHHHH ? start stimulating your nipples, apparently that can help to bring on labor, and if you like Indian, get some tonight, finish of the evening by having intercourse?One of my girlfriends sister did it 3 times in one night, put her legs up after each round?she started contracting the next day, later that night she had her baby. I think she was in labor 6 hours (first baby)


Kimbe, yay on a good scan, and that you got your confirmation?.its a girl yay?.

Marcellus, take your time with the nursery, especially if you are finishing up a few weeks prior to the due date?.and how good is it that your dad is making you a change table.

Lismith, great that you are doing ok, love hearing the heart beat.

Talk soon ladies.

Hi, me again!
Happy due day to me... would be good to go today, I like the date and onlylike 3% get to be born on their due date. Doesnt look likely though.
Omg at your friends sister panda. I cant imagine DTD 3 times in one day at the moment. How uncomfortable. and I cannot imagine telling ppl about it !!!!!!! Good to know it worked though. Maybe have to give it a try. DH is home now for a few hours till next shift ;)
EEEEWWW just imagining what it was like in there for the midwife to be looking at after doing it that much yuck!!! I feel so yucky and stinky as it is these days, gross. And nipple stimulation.... hmm, mine have a life of their own at the moment. I wake up in the mornign and am like OMG what is going on here???? Weird.
Well, bbl maybe. Might have to go hassle DH hehehe

Hey Sazz

YAYAY!!! Well done on making it through to your due date...a wonderful achievement, I think!!!

And he/she will be with you very soon...

I too, used to get annoyed with people being so negative about having kids and all the things you won't be able to do...but don't let that take away from the amazing excitement that you are feeling...that anticipation of one of life's most precious events is truly priceless.

From what I remember, I really made an effort to pamper myself in the days past my due date...lots of lying on the couch, reading, listening to my favourite music and just relaxing...it's such a special time...

Just wanted to wish you all the very best...I'm heading away for a week so probably by the time I'm back...YOU'LL BE A MUMMY!!!

Take care...and just savour every moment of this most amazing journey!

Just popping in to wish you all the best, Sazz (just a bit of a quiet lurker!). I hope it won't be long until you get to meet your Bugalugs! Sending strong LVs your way...

Happy due date Sazz! Sending some labour vibes your way

Marcellus - Ooh at your dad making you a change table, it is one of our items to buy this time round.

Well, I am kind of bummed about my having a c/s again. It wasn't the most pleasant experience for me or DH last time. He reminds me that it will be totally different this time, and while I know that's true, it's still scary as the only experience I have to draw upon is a bad one. But it's something I will just have to deal with.
I also have managed to get a cold sore! Went to the chemist and he gave me some stuff so have been putting that on and trying to eat heaps of yoghurt.

Nic

Nic, I hope you're able to get lots of information and support to make your birth the best experience you can. I'm sure it can still be very special and this time you can talk with your doctor and others with experience to plan the best c-section ever.
I know someone who has had 3 c/s. Each time she wanted a natural birth, but after an emergency c/s the first time she wasn't able to because of complications in her pregnancies. No doubt she felt the same way you did on learning this, but she said that a planned cs is completely different to (and better than) an emergency one. An unplanned c/s must be a real shock and scary - I know it's my greatest fear in giving birth.
And good luck getting rid of that cold sore

Congrats on your due date Sazz! I hear you on the sex thing - and I'm nowhere near as far along as you. Three times in one night!! good god.

I just ignore the naysayers when they complain about kids. I'll probably be joining them in a few years, but until then...
And we're not really planning a nursery as such, just figuring out transport, sleeping arrangements and poo catchers for now. ;)

Have a good day

Thanks for all your good wishes girls... this thread of ppl mean a lot to me. It is nice to be in a group of ppl having babies at the same time as me but this thread really know more about the extra stuff I am feeling regarding long time TTC. So Thanks!
I can understand that you must be really dissapointed Nic. I guess this time there wont be the pain and fear that you had last time round. You will be able to go into it just being excited, not terrified, and recovery will probably be easier not having had the labour trauma as well? Are you telling ppl that you will be having a planned c? Will you keep the date to yourselves? My SIL had a planned but they didnt tell us till after (I didnt think to ask). They wanted it to still be a surprise for family. Something to keep for themselves. Hope you feel better about it by the time it comes around.
Well, DH was pleased to hear the info about DTD ;) I dont think we will manage it 3 times though lol.
I have just had a bit of a cook up. Made an enormous vegie lasagna and a quiche too as we have soooo many eggs at the moment. Bummer about having to clean up after tho. I have 5 meals for 2 in the freezer already, in case I am totally knackered when we come home from hosp so I think I should have enough in there now.

ooh Sazz, sounds like you're nesting with all that cooking :) LOL at your DH being pleased with the DTD theory!
As for telling people about our planned c/s, I'm not sure? We told my mum the other day, but MIL gives me the impression that she thinks I won't be having one, so if I can get away with not having to tell her that will be great LOL! DH is aware that I am banning all family on the first day, which won't sit well with MIL either. DH thinks she will still show up, but we agreed that if she does she will be allowed to visit for a quick cuddle then told on her way out to not bother to see us again. We are having some issues with her ATM.
Will have to drop back into the c/s thread and get as much info as possible. Next visit to OB, I will ask him how he feels about birth plans for c/s and if he has anything he will or won't do. Will have to go buy some books too, knowledge is power so they say!

the cold sore cream I got is just an anti-septic called medi-creme. Whenever I have a cold sore it is just on my lip, but this time it's on my lip and goes about a centimetre above my lip too! just yucky!

Nic

Hey Nic

I ended up with a planned c/s and although it wasn't what I quite wanted...it was actually fine...

I read a good book called "delivery by appointment" which was pretty helpful...

I also wrote a birth plan which I can pm to you if you want...we didn't actually use it in the end...and to be honest, didn't really miss it that much.

Anyway...I can certainly understand your disappointment...but hang in there! Sorry to hear about the cold sore!

Hi ladies - I'm off for my amnio tomorrow. My DF got sacked on Monday so at least there's no issue with him getting the time off to attend (it was looking like there might be). I'm hoping that our run of bad luck is now behind us and only good things come from tomorrow onwards.

monnie, thanks for the name of the book. I remembered it being mentioned, but was still to track down where I had read it. That would be great if you have the time to PM me your birth plan, I have absolutely no idea where to start with one, must venture over to the c/s thread again.

satya, goodluck for tomorrow. That's not good news about DF job, do you think he will be able to find something soon enough?

Nic

Hey Nic, I guess all I can say is to not take it on your self and try to be very comfortable with it.....at the end of the day you will be bringing in to this world another sweet little human being?.regardless of how its comes out. I hope by the due date you become more comfortable with the idea. I can only imagine the difficulty associated with the procedure, but boy? you will be holding the title of warrior mum and the scars are your battle scars. In terms of telling people, its really what you and DH want??

Satia, hope the amnio goes well today, take care of yourself.


Big cook up sounds like a great Idea Sazz, with all the visitors, and zombiness, the last thing you or DH want to do is cook a nutritious meal?.I was thinking on stocking up on some home made finger food that I can quickly chuck in the oven for visitors?.DH being Greek and I Romanian we will get the whole community dropping by. God help us?..

How are you doing Marcellus? Hope all is good, belly growing nicely!!!!

Didn't have the amnio. Dr decided it was too early and wants to do it next week. He was also delayed for about half an hour at the hospital.... luck was as usual just not on my side. I did get a free scan out of it so there's the silver lining I need right now. Two new photos for the photo album. Bubs is 9.86cms now and has a heartbeat of 151bpm - anyone got any any theories on what sex the baby is based on heartbeat?

I certainly hope that is the last of your bad luck Satya - now you're due for some good stuff. It's great you got another pic for your album - we've started a baby album for Jelly already with all our ultrasound pics. Supposedly higher heart beats means girl, but not sure higher than what and not sure at which stage of pg (since heartbeat changes...). sorry, that wasn't very useful was it.

Good going with the cooking Sazz.

Sounds like you're going to be really busy with visitors after you have your baby Ltl Panda.

We have our first ante-natal class this evening. Hopefully it's interesting. Starting to think i'll need to seek professional help for my back - so tight and painful. I'm obviously sitting/standing funny or something (hardly surprising given the huge belly out front).

Take care everyone

Hi ladies. Just trying to catch up on the last couple of days.

Satya - Bummer on the amnio being delayed bt I am sure some good luck is just lurking around the corner for you.

Marcellus - Hope you have fun at your class and learn heaps.

Ltl Panda - How you going? Keeping that baby in there for a bit longer?

Nic- Sorry to hear you are feeling bummed about the c/s and that your having trouble with your MIL. I hope you start to feel better soon.

Sazz - Any action today?

Kimbe - Yay on your little girl. How exciting!!!

Lismith - Hope the heat has eased a bit for you and bubs is resting instead of playing ping pong in there lol.

Hi to everyone I have missed I hope you are all traveling along well.

As for me we had another Ob app today. All going well. My blood pressure was good, had a quick look at the babies and both were moving about and their hearts beating away strongly. It is so nice to see them. They are getting bigger so quickly. No wonder I have a huge belly already lol. We also ordered some of our nursery stuff this week. I know it is early but I just want to have everything done, after all I don't really know how early the babies will come although I hope not to early, I want to cook them as long as possible. I can't wait until it comes in the shop I am excited about setting up the nursery!!!

Belly rubs girls :bellyrubs:

Hi ladies,

I did a seperate post about this but wanted to also come in and ask for a favour. We had a very big sticky thread in LTTTC what gone missing which had lovely success stories from our LTTTCers past and present. I'm trying to replace the thread, but need help from all of you LTers who have now graduated. Can you please contribute your success story to this thread. It can be as long or as short as you're comfortable with, but I know the thread helped me keep the hope up when I was doing IVF, and don't want the current LTers to miss out on that.

Thanks ladies!

Satya - shame about not getting the amnio done but good news on seeing bubba via scan again...i'd go have a scan every day if they let us hey!

Marcellus - sorry to hear about your back pain mate, i must have missed reading about it in an earlier post, sounds yuck. Is DH being recruited for regular back massages?? I am finding a warm bath wonderful for all the aches and pains, though, mine are more butt and feet pains as opposed to back. Have fun at the antenatal class...come back and tell me all about it. We haven't taken up the opportunity cause i'm the kind of person who takes on others nerves/anxiety and stress (i know, you'd think a psychologist would know better!) anyway, i figured i'd probably be worse off emotionally by attending classes! For some reason, in this forum situation though, the opposite seems to happen for me, and thankfully i'm much calmer about things!

Ltl P - the cook up sounds great, i'd probably be dropping in myself if i was in your area, lol! Unfortunately, or fortunately, which ever way one looks at it, i won't have the smothering of family as mine are interstate and DH's have little ones of their own and an hours car drive so dropping in is not an option!

Nic - yuck on the coldsore for you, they are haunting aren't they, if its not hormones it's stress and no doubt being pregnant you've got both on your side! Good luck in erradicating it and feeling great about yourself again

Well all's good from my end. Am eating like a trooper though, was being really healthy until probably this week.The last few days have consisted of pancakes, icecream, iceblocks, chips and all sorts of chocolate which i know is not good for bubba at this stage. I know it's not cravings too which makes it worse! Anyway, did do big shop of fruit and veg this afternoon so hopefully that will help!

See ya guys....Sazz, hope alls good!! Given yesterday's post maybe DTD has helped!

Cook those babies good KTgirl! Glad to hear they're coming along so well.

Thanks Kimbe - not sure whether I mentioned the back before actually... Anyway, our bath is too small to be of any use for easing back pain. In NZ everyone had huge baths and no guilt about filling them - how wonderful!

There are actually 2 classes at Mercy (placenta brain here got all befuddled and thought the phiso one they sent forms out for was 'the' class, when it turns out the regular class was afterward and i'm enrolled in both....), so didn't get home till 10. Anyway, you may be right to stay away (though I'm sure every class is different). The physio one was good, think there'll be lots of good advice there and the teacher was very positive. The woman taking the other class was nice, always telling jokes, but really emphasised the pain... And there were clearly at least a few people in the class who are quite afraid of childbirth. I doubt anything about last night has reassured them, apart from the promise of week 3's class on pain relief. I'm soooooo glad we did the birthskills workshop - it was so positive and affirming in comparison. I know we've only done one week, so should reserve judgement, but that's how we feel right now. One good thing with this class that I can see is that it will give us a much better idea about what to expect with this particular hospital.

Take care everyone

kimbe, I too have prefered to eat the naughty foods instead of meat, veggies and fruits.....not sure why... as I was never big on junk food... I have always enjoyed eating healthy.....

Ktgirl, its never too early to get started on the nursery, its best to be prepared and have it all done in time, rather than rush things, plus there is always a 6-12 week weight on a lot of things. Plus, you are carrying twins, things will get a lot harder for you than the average out there?..goodness If I am finding thing hard with one, I can only imagine what its like carrying twins?.I am assuming you will be on bed rest starting week 34?.

Satya, glad you got a free scan, more photos to the album is great. Good luck next week, what day is it?

Marcellus, the best thing about the classes was how DH felt, he got heaps out of it?.us women do a lot of reading, on the net, chatting with you lovely ladies? so we get more info, but the men rely on us to share our knowledge with them and these classes really help set in concrete what we have researched so far.
I too got a lot out of them especially on breast feeding.
Enjoy the rest of them.

Hi everyone,
No action here still. Went to Adelaide at 2.30am yesterday with DH in the truck (produce market run for work, home by 10am) hoping the bumpy ride would shake this baby out of me but no luck. Just made me super tired and a sore back. Oh well. I am on the raspberry leaf tablets now and am also taking Evening primrose oil capsules too to try to move things along but not brave enough to do the alternative "inserting" them at night yet. Maybe tonight? Have had lots of phone calls from ppl "checking up" on me. Some are really nice, some just plain annoying LOL.
Marcellus, I know what you mean about the classes. We had a series of 8 and approx 3 were about pain really! Well, what to expect and how to deal with it. I wish we had alternative classes here like the one you did or hypnobirthing or something rather than just the medical style ones. I did find it really helpful in some respects though. I was amazed by how little some ppl know already. It seems the classes were really beneficial to them, I guess that is the whole point!
Glad to hear your bubs are coming along so well KT. It is exciting stuff planning the nursery and the arrival. Are you getting 2 of many things or how will you arrange things? Interesting!Have fun shopping. I can understand wanting to be organised early, not just because they will probably come early but because you will be bigger and uncomfortable earlier than the rest of us too!
Going to be 41C here (AGAIN!!) so off to put the aircon already I think. Looking forward to tommorrow, should be under 30C I hope.
Maybe I will catch you then?

Hey Sazz, I saw a post on here somewhere about a study into taking EPO orally that said it was ineffective. Dunno about using it 'down there'. Can you reach? I think i'd have to get DH to help.
All the best - it won't be long now. My mum was talking about how I'd be wanting to jump off the roof and stuff if I go post-dates.... not so sure about that!

You're right Ltl Panda, I'm sure there will be useful stuff to learn. And about the blokes too - all he knows is from the course we did already and what I've told him. I guess we are a bit more motivated to find stuff out:p I am looking forward to the breastfeeding bit too. Having seen a breast crawl video on utube I'm very keen to give that a go - will have to ask about feasibility of that in class.

Catch you all later

Sazz just try and get as much rest while you can and enjoy every moment of these days leading up to the arrival of bugalugs. Good on you for cooking all those meals too. I didn't have time to do that so had to rely on MIL to cook for us the first few days we were home :rolleyes:
Anyway sending you heaps of l.v's and am looking forward to seeing you b/a soon.
Take care

Ktgirl wow hun look at your ticker flying by. How exciting for you and DH buying some furniture for the nursery. Its never too early to start preparing for the arrival of your precious babies.

Nic I hope all goes really well for you planned c/s. I had Sage via c/s and have to say it really wasn't too bad and would elect to have another for bub #2 one day. I didn't have any choice in the delivery but am soooo pleased about that as if I'd had a single contraction Sage wouldn't be here with us today.
It really doesn't matter what type of delivery you have as long as you and bub are here safe and well.
Take care hun and I'm sure everything will work out just fine for you.

Ltl Panda maybe you could tell your visitors to bring a plate of finger food when they come to see you so that way you won't be pressured into feeding them as after all you are the one with a brand new baby and the last thing you will want to do is prepare food for guests.

Sage and I are doing ok. I have had mastitis for the last couple of weeks so I'm trying to get through that atm. I didn't think anything could be so painful.
Sage is growing so fast too. He's 11 weeks old now. We had him weighed yesterday and he's now 8lb 8oz. He has been rolling over from his tummy to his back for the last 3 weeks (such a clever little monkey) :lol: and he's been smiling for a few weeks now too. He slept for 7 hours straight last night which is the longest he's slept for which was great. He normally sleeps between 2 and 4 hours at a time.

Hi to everyone I've missed.Hope you are all doing really well and I'll try and catch up with you all soon.

Ok ladies, since none of you have mentioned it, are any of you willing to post your success story?

Sushee - I'll probably post in the success thread if I get a good result with the amnio. Until then I can't really call it a success really.

Gday everyone, just a quick post from me - I just can't believe how busy I am being a mum & I really wish I could get on here more but atm it's not possible.

Mako - well done on 7 hours in a row, how did you manage that?
I feel as though Jenna's sleeping is getting worse not better, how can that be?
Before xmas she was having between 4 & 5.5 hour sleeps when she first went to sleep (hopeless after that though) but lately it's been no more than 3.5 & that's only been like twice in a few weeks.
I'm starting to think we are never going to get a good night's sleep!
I had figured it was all due to the 40 degree temps we've had (an our air con was broken) & the visits around xmas but maybe this is her new pattern, urrrggh.

Monnie - how does little Felix go with his sleeps?

Nic - sorry to hear you have to have a c/s but as long as bub & you are ok in the end is all that really matters, hopefully you can at least prepare yourself for it now.

Sazz - how are you feeling you poor thing, I really hoped when I got on tonight that there would be a new little bubba! (I bet your wishing too).

So bub had two needles in her little legs yesterday, it was awful!!!!!!!!
I wanted to cry & punch the lady in the face at the same time, my poor little princess cried so much & had a very miserable day after that needless to say we had a bad night.
On the plus side she now weighs 10 pounds (the jersey cow must be working well, aka me) & is 57.5cm in length which is apparently above average so hopefully that will continue.

Anyway bub wants another feed so have to go, hope to catch up soon & I hope you are all feeling wonderful & growing beautiful little bubbies.

Jo - 28 (treated endo)
Dh - 34

Sushee I'll post in the success stories section as soon as I get a chance ;)
I think its a great thing to have if it gives others hope :D

DJTTC Try not to worry about Jenna's sleep patterns hun. Sage was all over the place and still is. He usually sleeps up to 3 or 4 hours and then wakes for a nappy change and a feed. Last night really was an exception I think as I cheated and gave him 125mls of formula(I've never given him formula before) and a top up of bm as my bb's were just way too sore to give him a full b/m feed due to mastitis. I did feel really guilty for doing this but when you are way too sore and in tears you just do whatever you can to keep bub happy.
Jenna is loving her booby juice too by the sounds of things. Her weight gain is awsomme well done.
Have you sorted the wind problems out for Jenna???

Monnie I meant to wish you a very happy birthday for the other day. I hope you are enjoying you holiday too.

Hello perggie ladies and new mummies.

Sazz, you and my sister are on the waiting list now?. She is due by the 13th so looking forward to both the announcements.
How are you feeling in general, hope you have no major discomforts.

Mako, mastitis?.ouch?that is nasty?.glad you got a good sleep though?.good little boy for letting mummy rest up.

Jo? glad your little Jenna is putting on weight and is doing a whole lot better. I too think this hot weather that we have had that could be making her feel a little uncomfortable. Ouchies for the needles?..it must be so heart breaking seeing it getting done?

Sushee, after reading your amazing long struggle, my 4 years is nothing?..I felt embarrassed posting after. But to set some hope for the new ladies to LTTTC ill do it?.do we email you the story and you post it or do we post it directly.

Talk later girls

Ltl Panda, god every struggle is a struggle, and please don't feel like yours was any less so. I respect and am amazed by every single one of you, for the strength you have shown, the fight you have fought, to achieve your dream.

I sometimes think my story is a little scary for women who are just starting out (OMG 8 cycles!) so stories of all descriptions, of all journeys would make an excellent read.

Just post it directly to the thread. I don't need to vet it or anything! Lol!

Satya, all the best hun with the amnio. :hug:

Hi all!
How are you all coping in this weather? I am so over it, totally, completely, utterly! I am not a hot weather person anyhow. My feet and hands are soooo puffy and sore.:( Oh well, enough whinging from me. If that is the only problem I have then I think I'm a lucky ducky!!! I am actually feeling really good. I am very tired and quite sore 'down there' but appart from that I'm going great. People in the street keep telling me that they cant believe how good I look. (and I didnt even pay them lol) Getting sick of waiting now though. I might have to go in the post dates thread and have a bit of a whinge..... lol.
Mako, You poor thing with your mastitis! Oh lordy the body is a cruel thing at times. I hope it clears up soon for you. Are you feeling sick and feverish with it or just pain? I cant blame you for trying a little formula, dont beat yourself up about it. It is only for a few days I guess/hope?
Jo, I am dreading having the needles done on our bub and s/he isnt even here yet! Poor little blighters, it is all for a good cause though.
Hi every one else! Keep those bellies growing......
I am off to check out this thread Sushee is talking about. BBL maybe?
Sazz

Sazz - last I looked no one had added to the thread. I really want to but just feel like I might jinx myself if I do so I'll wait a little. I'm so over the weather. My office building's air con just hasn't coped - it's been about 30 degrees for 2 days inside now and it makes me feel quite off sitting in that heat. I'm constantly drinking water to keep hydrated. Had a nasty headache yesterday, some pins and needles in my hand again and indigestion on and off, which is just starting to hit me again tonight. Busy weekend ahead with an engagement party on the other side of town (haven't got the pressy yet) , have to get BT done so I'll no doubt wait forever to get in there, medicare visit. Will be glad to be able to relax on Sunday in the cooler weather.

Whether has been pretty nice up our way, cloudy with a light sprinkle of rain and about 31 degrees, so not too hot... but muggy.

Sushee, will have a think about writing a story for the thread, might have to wait until DD goes back to school though
catch up with you all later :)

Nic

Ouch Mako, any better? That must really hurt. You shouldn't feel guilty if you're giving your baby what he needs.

Sounds like Jenna is growing very nicely Jo - way to go jersey cow! Hope she's all recovered from the needles.

Hope you're feeling ok Satya - the heat is no good, hey?

I'm waiting to see a few more stories before I post one - not sure exactly what to put in. Plus, like ltl panda, I kinda feel like mine isn't quite worthy (that's the wrong word I know, but brain does't work right at the mo).

Getting lots of braxton hicks in the past couple of weeks - more frequently and more intense, even slight period-like cramping at times. I will not be impressed if I've got 10 weeks of that before I get to labour...

Sazz More gentle L.V's coming your way. Hope Bugalugs gets the message soon. Try and keep your feet up to help with the swelling or maybe stick your feet in a bucket of cool water.

Marcellus The braxton hicks can be a bit annoying but try to remember that this is just your body getting ready to do the most amazing thing ever possible. I can't believe you're over 30 weeks now!!! Where has the time gone????

Jo The needles are just awful aren't they? I know I was very nervous about taking Sage for his but to my suprise he was quite good considering. He didn't like the oral stuff at all and he did scream when he had his needles but no where near as bad as he did for his blood tests a couple of weeks earlier.

The mastitis is still pretty bad. Still taking antibiotics and panadol. I don't feel too unwell but I get the shivers when I attatch Sage and the pain is excruciating like someone's sticking a knife into my bb and the pain travels down my body to my feet. Sorry I hope I'm not scaring anyone off BF their bubs. When all is going well its the most wonderful thing to be able to do.
I've only given Sage 1 bottle of formula as I want to try and get him to help me get rid of the mastitis. The drs recommend that you try to feed as normal and this apparently helps get rid of the problem.

Anyway we are also off to an engagement party tomorrow. We have to drive about 4 hours up the coast for it so hoping the traffic isn't too bad.

Hi to you all and I hope you have a great weekend. Talk soon :D

Hi Ladies,

Long Time No Post.

I need to read the thread and catch up. May take a bit but hope you are all doing well.

Well Christmas has been so busy and the New Year seems to have already flown past very quickly.

I had my amnio on the 31st and am excited to say that there are no chromosone abnormalities in our baby. I had so much crap going on in my head about the amnio and when I went in, it was nothing. The doctor was fantastic but baby pushed his foot on the needle and touched it. I didnt watch because every time I see an ultrasound of our baby I laugh and cry at the same time and wanted to be still. DH watched. It was nothing. The needle did not hurt and I expected to feel a dragging sensation when they withdrew the fluid but felt nothing. A very easy procedure and I rested for a few days after.

Ready for this; We have a son on the way! I couldnt believe it. I cried and cried and cried. Eleven years of hard slog on IVF and we have a son. Just the thought makes me cry. We have been through so much disappointment and failure and now we are no longer a statistic. We are so happy its amazing. Im tired, emotional and have a sore back but its all worth it.

Its 4.47am and I awoke at 1am and slept until 3am and cant get back to sleep. Im so uncomfortable. Im on my third glass of skim milk and usually that works but nothing tonight. Anyway, I hope it rains today so I can sleep.

Will catch up with you all soon.

Take Care

Tracey Lee

Tracey Lee - congrats on it being a boy and all being OK. I'm having my amnio on Wednesday and it's very reassuring to read of your experience so thanks for posting about it. The lead up to it is a bit stressful isn't it? I had mine put off last week as the doc decided it was too early so hopefully it happens this week. It's so hard to have to prepare for it all over again. I can't wait to find out if ours is pink or blue. I dreamt pink, DF dreamt blue so we will know for sure after the end of the week. As long as all the chromosones are as they should be that's all that matters.


I had a rough night last night. I burnt my thumb and a finger cooking dinner last night and spent til 1am having to cling to icy cold things to ease the pain. Finally the pain eased and then I got some sleep. Looks like it will blister so I'm worried how on earth I'm going to manage work. I can type today but if it blisters in a few days I will not be able to type at all - it's my right had so I couldn't even manage figures. Oh well, have to wait and see what happens.

Hi All

I have been reading this post for a while and have decided to finally write. I am currently 36 weeks and 2 days pregnant with twins. They were conceived on my second fresh IVF cycle after unexplained infertility. The realisation has finally hit me that I am going to be a mother in less than two weeks. I am very excited and can't wait to meet them. I haven't found out the sex so that is another big surprise. Good luck for everyone else throughout their pregnancy.

Alice00 :D

Hi all!
Welcome Alice and congratulations!!! Wow, twins and so soon too. I know what you mean about realising that you are going to be a mother... takes a long time to get into your head that you really are pregnant then one day it hits you that you are actually going to have a baby, or in your case 2!!!
Well done on surviving the amnio Tracylee. I would have been crapping myself if I had to do it. I am glad it all worked out so well and congrats on your little son!
Good luck with yours this week Satya, I hope it is as easy as Tracylees was. I'm sure you will be fine once you are in there.
Mako, good on you for persisting with the BF with mastitis. I read that is the best thing to do but it doesnt sound like much fun you poor thing. Do they know why some ppl get it???
ME: Well, Yep I'm still hanging around waiting. DH sister phoned again yesterday am and DH let her know she doesnt need to keep ringing and annoying us. We will let her know when it has happened!!!!! I have been stressing about housework for a few days but we did it all today (shock, horror. DH actually helped!!!) and I feel better now knowing I wont be coming home from hosp to a house like a bomb hit it. especially with visitors coming. I know ppl dont expect a spotless house with a new bub but it is just one of my little things, I cant let it go. There are worse faults I guess lol. I have been very sore down there with pressure and having period pain on/off for weeks now but still nothing new... sigh. I know at the very latest we will have our baby by next weekend though but I'm not telling ppl in real life when we will be having induction. We are letting them think we will go to 14days over but dr will only let us go 10 I think. I have GP appt on Wednes and if no bub by then we will go into hosp on thurs pm for gels and labour friday.... scary!!!!!!
Hi to all I have missed. Hope you are all doing well!

Mako - I really hope your mastitis is getting better, I have heard that it is extremely painful & I know I have been petrified of getting it myself.
Don't worry about giving bub formula because I have too.
The last two weeks I have tried giving bub one bottle at night which she didn't like to begin with but the last two nights she has gulped it down & has slept a lot better (thank the lord, I didn't know how much longer I could go with no sleep) so I will continue giving her one before bed.
I figure I have given her the best start with b/feeding for 9 weeks so if this fills her up better for night time I'm all for it.

Sazz - you still hanging around, you poor thing have you tried dtd?
We did that & 2 days later bub arrived, may not have been that though.
Yes I know it's probably the last thing on your mind, lol.

Tracey Lee - congratulations on having a little blue boy.

Yes Jenna has recovered from her needles, thank you for asking.

Jo - 28 (treated endo)
Dh - 34