Pregnancy after Long Term TTC - March 2008

[lismith25]

Thanks Mako

That was my thinking, dh has already told me that he really doesnt want to be a 50 yr old dad with a newborn and I realise its premature to even start this conversation again but sort of intermixed with the great excitement of meeting bubs...I have already started the whole should we start again straight after? do I want 2 bubs close together? what if I dont ovulate again? how long should I leave it before panicking again? You know the usual questions

I think my brain is trying to distract me from the general life changing event fast approaching......im so scared not in a my god its going to hurt type way but in a oh my god we are actually having a baby type way

Still life is good I should be focussing on the amazing blessing that we got pregnant and that I have had a relatively easy pregnancy....all I need now is my gorgeous bub to be healthy and I think we will be complete (I cant believe im managing to go up and down in this post, there is no hope)

[nic]

Hi girls, sorry for my lack of personals atm. Have been reading though and thinking of you all.

Welcome to babydreams, and anyone else that I missed.

lis, do you finish work this week? Hope you have plenty of relaxing time before bubs arrival.

My back pain subsided quite a bit, then came back last week. Last week I also ended up having to go to the GP as our OB, I found out when I called his office, was away for a week. Anyway, was having lots of pressure down low, and when going to the loo, felt the horrible need to push. GP asked for a urine sample, and said - TMI - it was cloudy and showed traces of blood. So he put me on Amoxil, sent sample off to lab with a copy of results to be sent to our OB as well. At the same time, my back started hurting again, and I was worried that it was my kidneys ( not good considering my family history) so a phone call to my mum and she asked me heaps of questions and said she thought it might've just been the infection transferring pain around to my back. I suspect she told me that to calm me down though LOL!

Anyway, will catch up with you all later

Nic

[monnie]

Hey guys

Just wanted to let you know that I'll be having a little break from bellybelly...

It really saddens me to do this...but I'm just finding I get so involved on BB, that my 'offline' life is getting more and more disorganised...

I just need to spend some time getting things in order and hopefully I'll be back.

I wanted to say, from the depths of my heart...THANKYOU!!! This site was a true godsend after 2.5 years of feeling very alone in our LTTTC journey. The advice, support and understanding that has been offered to me, truly made a difference...and for that I'm so grateful.

Special thanks to Sushee, Sez (Janie), Mako, Flowerchild and Mantaray...your online friendship, support and advice is so valued.

Big hugs to all the PALTTTC chickies (many who are now mummies after LTTTC!) It's been an honour sharing your journey with you!

All the very best to two LTTTC girls that I have shared part of the journey with...Butterfly Warrior and BeiBei...I wish you guys all the very very best...and look forward to returning one day and seeing your dreams fulfilled.

To everyone else...thanks so much and take care...

I'm off (and I'm going to!)...I hope to be back...but until then, happy days!

[Carla MP]

Hi ladies
I am a little scared at the moment and hope someone can help me out with an answer. I had a blood test today becasue I spotted again and my HCG is 42 200..the nurse said it was on the lower end for 8 weeks but still healthy, should I be worried. Is this the calm before the storm. I am having a scan tomorrow but in the meantime I feel like Im going to break!

[mako]

Carla I'm not sure about your levels hun but I just want to wish you all the very best for your scan tomorrow. Take care and know that I'm thinking of you

Monnie I replied to you in the Parenting thread hun. But once again I just want to say that I wish you all the best and hope to see you back here soon. And thanks for all your support and advice and friendship you given me. Take care chickie

[Carla MP]

Hi Mako
Thankyou for your kind words...
Everything went fine....strong heartbeat, and is still growing...from now on I am not going to get so anxious and actually try and enjoy this ride.....phew...thankgod....

How are you feeling anyway...sorry was rather selfish yesterday in my post!

[traceylee]

Hi Girls,

Carla - hope all goes well for you today. It must be a very stressful time for you. Thinking of you

Monnie - all the best for the future. It has been great sharing with you. Take Care Always.

Nic - hope your results come back ok and all is fine. Try no to be too anxious though I know that's difficult. Let us know how you get on. Take it Easy

Lismith - have you left work yet? Have we not heard from you cos you are catching up on some much needed R & R? Enjoy nesting hon, not long to go now.

Thoughts to everyone else. Hope you are all well and big belly rubs your way!

TraceyLee

[Shannon22]

Hi Ladies

Sorry i know i have been MIA, i haven't been coping so well with the pregnancy to be honest i love these babies to bits already and just seem to live in this constant stage of being petrified i am going to lose them. I just dont think i could go through another 5 cycle of IVF to get to this point again. I went to see the GP today for an Ob referral and ended up bawling all over her she was fantastic and straight away said lets book you in for a scan next week so you have a closer milestone to look forward to and maybe make things a bit easier, and she reassured me it was completely normal etc etc, and i feel a lot better i was feeling very very guilty especially with how excited Dh is.

Also what the heck is with people telling horror stories about miscarriages to someone who is only 8 weeks! Someone needs to smack them one!

Sorry for the vent etc and will try and catch up with personals

Carla so happy to hear about your beautiful babies strong heartbeat!

Will catch up tonight.. Thanks for listening

Shan