Bei Bei - I am terribly saddened to hear of the loss of your precious bub, I am sending you zillions of hugs.
I know that one day you will be back here but like Mako said make sure you give yourself time to heal.
Will be thinking of you, take care.
Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 -
Yeh you're right Monnie. It is very sad and unfortunately happens way too often.
I'm so sorry that you are more confused now about the upcoming birth of ziggy. Pleas try to remember that its not how little ziggy arrives thats important. The only important thing is that s/he arrives safely and that you are ok too hun. Take care sweety.
To all you other gorgeous women out there, I hope you and your babies are doing well.
I had a very funny experience yesterday afternoon. I went to get a wax and all bub did while I was there was kick and roll around so much. The lady doing the waxing was laughing so hard that the other lady who works at the salon came in to see what she was laughing at aswell. This lasted for the whole 1/2 hour I was there lol
Ltl Panda...i arrived in the LTTTC, 2WW thread just as you posted your BFP news and left for here, as with BW and Beibei. So now having the fortunate opportunity to come across here myself, it is really heartbreaking to hear their journey's which have been so wonderful and yet so unnecessarily shortened, it's devastating.
BW & BeiBei - my thoughts go out to you, i hope you are both going ok and are surrounded by the support of those special loved ones that have helped you through your journey's so far.
Hi everyone,
Despite the stories of sadness, it's so nice to read through this thread and hear all your stories which reflect so much of how i'm feeling. I'm 7weeks, 4days into my first-ever pregnancy, with my first U/S since BFP happening at the 8week mark next Tuesday...I'm really nervous and i guess a little concerned about the whole internal/vaginal U/S and whether there are any risks with it given the pregnancy is still so new. But at the same time, I can't wait to hear a heartbeat and crazily to some, can't wait to see my belly pop - at least so i can then stop pinching myself...it all just doesn't seem real yet, even despite the m/s, tiredness, nasal congestion, and itchy stomach (do any of you have this, or get it??).
You have all made me feel so much better too about feelings of being unprepared i.e. what i need to do now...DH and I only focused on the TTC, not the once conceived stuff...so now i'm reading frantically and working out What Am I Meant To Do Now????? Public, private, midwife, ob/gyn, maternity leave options, nursery needs, etc etc etc.
But really, it's all so exciting isn't it!! Personally, I'm so in love already, and want to just shout it to the world!
I had an internal u/s at about 7 weeks...I was assured that it was safe...and here I am at nearly 37 weeks! It was amazing to see the little light flash (the heartbeat!)...surreal and exciting! All the very best on Tuesday.
Yep...I got the tiredness, nasal congestion and some nausea...but fortunately not too bad...
You've got plenty of time to get yourself prepared...it's such a wonderful journey...and each step is an amazing discovery...
Wishing you all the very very best...you shout out loud...it's a wonderful thing to shout about!!!
Hi ladies,
I know all your names of course, but you probably don't know me. I have snuck in here from time to time to read how the LTTTC girls are going with their pgs.
I got my first on wednesday. I know it's really really soon (i'm only 4 weeks and 2 days ), but I have decided to be as optimistic as possible for now. It has been a sad time in here, and it feels weird to be bursting with pride and scared out of my mind all at the same time.
We've been TTC for 3 and a half years and done 2 IVF/ICSI cycles and I know that compared to a lot of you i've been pretty lucky.
I'll probably be a bit quiet for a while, until i get used to the idea that we are not TTC anymore and we are actually on our way to having our family.
Thanks for reading my long story and a big to everyone.
Jo
It sure is an exciting but yet scary time for you both. However I say enjoy EVERY single moment of your pregnancy as it really is fantastic. Its such an amazing thing to have a little bub growing inside you and no words can describe it. I wish you both all the very best for the next 7 or 8 months ahead. Just know that we are all here for you and will try and help with any of your concerns along the way
Kimbe as for the internal u/s I had one of these at 7 and a bit weeks and was assured all would be safe and it was. I'm now 23 weeks and 4 days.It is a natural reaction to be worried about these sorts of things so make sure you let the sonographer know of your concerns hun I wish you all the very best for Tuesday and PLEASE make sure you come in and let us know how it all goes.
Thanks Monnie and Mako...am feel slightly better about the pending U/S, and thanks for the warm welcome! I got in and had a look at some of the belly bump photo's and U/S scans and they've helped reduce the nerves about it too.
Kotare, Congratulations I'm so glad for you!!! It's so great to see another familiar name, I'm only slightly ahead of you, but we told everyone straight away, postive is the best approach i reckon. And the reaction from everyone (once they got over the shock, given they had no idea we were even going IVF) was so fantastic...we've already had to create a 'baby's box' due to little congrat's gifts. This is going to be 1 spoilt babe.
I'm loving this journey...have i said that already?? It's so awesome. Particularly reading that you only have 3 weeks Monnie - you & DH must be a rush with excitment (when you're not tryign to pack!! And Mako, seeing you're over the 1/2 way mark, that's cool, i guess that means your belly has popped and the world knows yay!!!
Hmmm kimbe needs a cracker, nausia coming on!! See you girls.
Well after some terrible news this week it's fantastic to be able to welcome two newbies.
Kotare & Kimbe - so nice to see you guys in here & I wish you all the best for your pg's.
I can certainly understand your feelings of being scared & excited all at the same time.
I am 22wks & I still have my moments when I worry about the bub but you really just have to push those thoughts out of your mind & enjoy this rollarcoaster, (trust me it is).
The time will go sooooooooooooo quickly that you do have to enjoy every day, yes even the awful ones where you feel terrible.
Kimbe - I was like you & couldn't wait to pop just so I could believe I was in fact pg, it didn't take long for me.
I couldn't fit into some of my clothes by 9wks & by 3 months pretty much nothing fitted.
I love looking at my belly & it may sound silly but sometimes I just stand in the mirror after my shower & just look at it. (crazy I know).
Monnie - 3wks to go I can't believe it, everything will work out in the end.
Mako - love your waxing story, my little girl really delights in kicking me too.
Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 - BFP
Thanks everyone for the big warm welcome.
I haven't actually told real life people yet! Except my acupuncturist, and he nearly fell off his chair. DH wants to tell the world, but has agreed that he will try to keep it under his hat as long as possible. A number of his workmates know we were TTC as he had to take time off for IVF - so he is going to have to put them off for a while.
Wow Monnie, you are getting so close. It must be the most amazing thought - meeting Ziggy for the first time. I can't believe that will be us one day, too.
Kimbe - my u/s is at 6 weeks (3rd August), which is quite early i think. The nurse said it's to check 'where' bubs is. I guess they mean in case it's ectopic.
I remember when I was the 'new kid on the block' in this thread and being part of all the journeys of those who were ahead of me...now I can't believe I'm the next one up...
Very surreal...very exciting!
Feeling much less confused than yesterday regarding birthing choice...I now know that I'm mentally ready for a c/s if I need to have one...but am also getting myself ready for a VD...if that's possible...
Reading an amazing book called "birthskills" by Juju Sundin and Sarah Murdoch...very empowering...now just hoping I get to put the skills into practice...
It's such a pleasure to be part of this thread...you girls are amazing!
Monnie I'm pleased you are feeling a little less stressed about the birth of ziggy hun. I think its great that you are doing so much research and gathering as much info as possible on your birth options. I have written down the name of the book you mentioned. I may have to get myself a copy.
Monnie Did you get your bag packed hun? Also did you or are you having a baby shower?
I'm having mine at the end of next month and really couldn't be bothered about having it iykwim. I'm hoping I become a bit more interested in it as the time gets a bit closer, that sounds awful doesn't it?
I had a pretty good day today. I went shopping and I finally found a pair of lovely maternity jeans. I'm stoked. They were $70 down to $45 and I also bought a little summer all in one outfit for bub with a cute little whale on the front with a matching hat, was $26 down to $15. So I do have to say that I'm happy with my day. The best part about the jeans is they are adjustable and they only have a little bit of stretchy material on each side and they go under the belly so they really don't look like mat jeans iykwim.
So with Monnie having 3 weeks left does that mean I'm next or is there someone else due before me? I've lost track.
Kimbe I meant to say to you yesterday that if you are thinking of going private, you need to book an OB ASAP as they do book out very fast and you don't want to miss out on your preference. I know of a couple of friends who actually booked 2 or 3 obs and made their choice when the time came a little closer to seeing them. That way they had time to do some research on them.
I hope you are all doing well and huge belly rubs for everyone.
Well done on the purchases...nothing like a great bargain, hey? I've bought a few baby things off e-bay...really great bargains and great brands too!
Well...here's my confession...I'm about 1/2 packed!!!
Realised I needed to wash all the baby clothes...and then wait for them to dry! So...I hope to finish it up tomorrow! It was such a reality check, seeing the baby's clothes hanging on the line...and ironing them! It was actually really special!
I'm not going to have a baby shower...no real reason, I guess...maybe they are just not my thing...I think they are great...but just not me...iykwim!
Yeah...that book is really worthwhile getting...it's brilliant! My cousin is one of the woman featured in the book and she used the techniques...and they worked amazingly for her...
I agree with Mako, Kimbe...if you are interested in a private Ob...try and book in now...you can always cancel it if you change your mind...you'll need a GP referral to take with you on the first day...
Had a bath tonight...first in my whole pregnancy...so gorgeous...but so funny seeing my belly look like an "island in the ocean"...
Girls, so much chatter.... I am glad everyone is doing well. monnie, it must have been amazing seeing all the baby clothes ot on the line....so cannot wait to meet my little one.... Not long for you though.
Moko, well done on the bargain purchase. I hope you will have many more years of wearing them (if you know what i mean).... an yes I think you are next.
Well nothing to report on me, other than tomorrow I will have 10 weeks. I cherish every week that goes by.... and pray to god that the little one is healthy and growing.
Nausea is slowing down.... I have my moments but at least I have some relief.
I too went and purchased a couple of loose tops that look like maternity tops, but its just a fashion trend now to be wearing clothing that make you look pregnant.
Kotare and Kimbe, I hope your pregnancies are going all smooth for you, and not causing you any discomfort.
Monnie Well done on getting half packed. How exciting on having ziggys clothes on the line and ironing them.
Is there any reason why you haven't had a bath up to now? I'm just curious as I've been having one maybe twice a week now. I find it so relaxing especially when I've got a really bad headache or back ache. Nothing helps like a nice bubble bath (not too hot though).
I'm like you about the baby shower thing. I really didn't want to have one but MIL and her sister have insisted and dh says I should let them organise it and for me to enjoy it iykwim (1st grand bub for his family). So this is what I'm doing. I kind of felt like I was cheating them out of some enjoyment iykwim.
I went shopping with MIL today and my word she's out of control lol. We went to the shop were the cot is that dh and I have chosen. MIL ordered it and payed the deposit on it aswell. This was not the plan as she is buying the porta cot and pram. Anyway she insisted on doing this. We then went to the shop that has the pram and she laybyed this aswell as an insert thingy and a sun cover. I had to pretty much drag her out of these 2 baby shops as she would have bought even more stuff lol. We also had a lovely lunch at a little coffee shop and I wasn't even allowed to pay for that. Maybe I need to ban her from baby shopping. What do you think?
Panda Good to see you're plodding along nicely. Its good that you are getting a break from the m/s at times.
Hi to all you other gorgeous preggi mums out there. I hope your Monday wasn't too bad.
Wow Mako...I think that is fantastic about your MIL...she is obviously so excited for you guys and loves to share her joy with you through special presents for her special loved ones!
Your baby shower will be fantastic too...sounds like you have a lot of incredibly excited family around you!!! Enjoy it!!! My MIL is incredibly reserved and it's only in the last few weeks that she has actually actively asked about the baby! She's just not the most emotionally effusive person...but deep down...I know she is incredibly supportive...
No reason for not having had any a bath so far...well there is a reason...laziness!!! But after last night, it was so relaxing, I'm sure I will be filling up the tub again soon...
Yay Ltl Panda...25% of the way...a wonderful milestone!!! Are you getting a scan at 12-13 weeks? This was my most amazing scan...just blew us away!
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), but I have decided to be as optimistic as possible for now. It has been a sad time in here, and it feels weird to be bursting with pride and scared out of my mind all at the same time.
to everyone.
I wish you all the very best for Tuesday and PLEASE make sure you come in and let us know how it all goes.
I'm so glad for you!!! It's so great to see another familiar name, I'm only slightly ahead of you, but we told everyone straight away, postive is the best approach i reckon. And the reaction from everyone (once they got over the shock, given they had no idea we were even going IVF) was so fantastic...we've already had to create a 'baby's box' due to little congrat's gifts. This is going to be 1 spoilt babe.
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