Pregnancy after Long Term TTC - Sept/Oct 2007

[Ltl Panda]

Firstly, Sonya, just wanted to let you know that I think most of us girls in here are very pleased that your bloods are better and that you received some long awaited good news, wishing you all the best with you scan.

Sazz, nice to see that you are getting on with thing and keeping yourself busy.

Kimbe, what fantastic news, and wow, baby sucking her thumb... I am so very happy....go celebrate and make a purchase for your little girl.

JO, did they talk about what to expect in terms of the side effects from the different methods of pain relief,, I am extremely put of the epidural as I heard it crosses the placenta and it affects the baby for longer than it affects us because their kidneys do not function to full capacity yet. I too am very interested in my options of pain relief that is other that the good old epidural.

Kotare, well done on getting the appointment.

well to all the rest, hope you are all doing well and looking forward to hearing from you all soon.

[mako]

Sonya Your results are sounding good hun. Try and think positive thoughts and know that we are all here for you.

Sazz It sure is exciting getting the nursery set up isn't it? And how cute do those little clothes look hanging out on the line. I just loved getting the clothes and wraps and things washed.

Ltl Panda How are you doing sweet?

Jo Happy 34 weeks to you hun.Have you asked about all the pain relief options? There are so many out there, Natural and medical. If you aren't too keen on the medical ones maybe you could look into Hypnobirthing or accupuncture or even hiring a TENS machine may be the way to go for you.

As for me Happy 35 weeks today. The time is just going so very fast. I am really ready to meet this little Bub anytime from now. I never thought I'd be saying this but I'm really over the feet up under my ribs and the indigestion is driving me crazy these days. Atleast I know that within the next 5 weeks our little man will either be here safe and sound or well on his way out as my Ob won't let me go a day over my due date.
I've decided to go with the flow on the day as to the pain relief. If I feel I need something then I'll just ask and if I'm coping ok without then so be it.
I'll be starting to pack my bags over the weekend I think. I really don't know where to start. I guess I'll pack things for bub first and go from there.

Hi to Kimbe, Marcellus, Kotare and anyone I've missed. Hope you are all doing great.

[DJTTC]

Kotare - glad you finally got your appointment, lol.

Sonya1 - I am so happy for you that your levels have doubled, I will continue to keep everything crossed for your next b/t monday.

Sazz - I am so jealous at how organised you are at 27wks with washing of the clothes.
People keep telling me I've only just finished work so when was I meant to do it but I've been finished for 2wks now & still haven't done much.

Ltl Panda - they didn't mention any side effects to bub with the epidural, the only one was the pethadine that apparently causes bub to be a bit drowsy at birth so I think I'll steer clear of that.

Mako - good luck with packing your bags, I am in the middle of doing it myself.
Luckily hospital said all we need for bub is clothes to take her home in.
We don't need nappies, wipes or clothes so I just need to sort my stuff out which seems less daunting now.

I think I too will go with the flow on the day & be open to anything.
They did talk about the tens machine, although they say if you go in shower it doesn't work as well when you put it back on.
So I figure I'll go between gas, hot showers, tens machine & then if all too much I guess an epidural.

They were really good at classes though expaining what positions will help bub move along quicker & laying on the bed on your back is definately not one of them which obviously makes sense.

Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 -

[onthefly]

Hello everyone

Sounds like you got some really good info from your class Jo. Hope mine will be as informative (won't be for some time yet I guess)

Great news Sonya - expecting more good things on Monday.

Wow, time is just going soooo fast Mako!

It's so cool that DH can feel the baby now Sazz. I really can't wait for that stage. I already have my DH talking to Jelly through my belly (though don't know that s/he can hear anything at the moment...). It's cute anyway.

Glad you got in at the docs Kotare, and that you remembered to go . Actually i did that once before with a GP apt, years ago. the receptionist called to ask why I didn't turn up and didn't i know that they have lots of people trying to get appointments... luckily I wasn't home and dad took the call- she was a bit cross apparently. Now we're back in the same area and I'm too scared to go back to that clinic.

All's good with us. Saw Jelly yesterday. Was sleeping at first (looked like), but then started sort of 'swimming' or something. don't think Jelly appreciated the doc trying to get a good view of the head to measure it. Later he was trying to find my ovaries, to check if they're still big (he couldn't find them so we figure they must be ok now), and at one point we could see part of the uterus with some appendages waving around in the background - 'Hey! look at me'

Hi to everyone I've missed

Hope you're all doing well

[DJTTC]

Hope everyone is having a nice & relaxed weekend!

Marcellus - so happy that you got to see your little jelly & how cute bubs was waving to you.

Mako - just a question for you, have you noticed any changes in your body over the last week or so?
I seem to be having longer lasting b/h contractions, more mucous (sorry tmi) & funny twinges down there.
Also easier going to the toilet.
Sorry if too much info but just wondered because you are a week ahead of me.
I figure it's just my body's way of getting ready for the birth but hopefully it's still a little while away yet.

I have my baby shower today which I am quite excited about, I better have a rest so I can stay awake for it, lol.

Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 -

[mako]

Hi Jo
I hope you had a great time at your baby shower. I bet you were given some lovely pressies.

I have been experiencing some changes lately too. First of all this past week I think I've started to loose some of my mucous plug. Its only been very slight but enough for me to notice.
Dh and I thought we'd be making a trip to the hospital on Friday afternoon as I woke up in the morning with severe pain down my right side of tummy which eventually went away but I had strong period type pains ALL day which didn't ease up until about 6ish that night. Needless to say that I packed my bags that day just incase I needed to go to hospital. Its stopped now but I have been getting the occasional cramp every now and then.I have an appointment with my Ob on Wednesday so maybe she can shed some light on whats going on.

Hi to you all.

[DJTTC]

Mako - I had a wonderful baby shower, I had never actually been to one & didn't even think of having one until a friend offered to throw me one & it was fantastic but very exhausting as well.
To see everyone so happy for me & the beautiful gifts, it was lovely.

I bet you can't wait to see your dr on Wednesday, it must have been quite nerve racking to think about going to hospital.
I guess it gave you a hurry on to pack your bags, lol.
I'm so glad you are close in weeks to me because it really is reassuring to know that things your experiencing are in fact normal.

I have my appointment with dr on Friday so I am looking forward to that as well, it will be weekly visits from now on.

Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 -

[mako]

Jo I'm glad you had a lovely day yesterday. It really is nice knowing that so many people are so happy that you're having a baby.
I know what you mean about having someone so close to having a baby too. Very reassuring that all is ok with signs and symptoms etc.

I sure did get my finger out real quick and packed my bags lol. Talk about a kick in the butt to get organised
I too am on weekly appointments as of Wednesday this week. I have my scan on Monday afternoon too so I should know a little more about whats going on.

I went to pick up some more of Bub's things on laybye this morning and had an absolute shocker at the shop. Not happy I have to say. I've had nothing but trouble at this particular place since I shopped there. I wanted to pick up the 6 piece cot set that I laybyed back in April (they have 6 month laybyes). Anyway I went in and payed for the set with cash. When the assistant walked out with the set she said to me "Did anyone inform you that this is floor stock as this has been discontinued?" I said "No" She told me it was the last one and that was it. I asked for my money back and was told that they don't give refunds under any circumsatances. I was so annoyed at this response as they didn't offfer any discount or anything. All they said was they could put the credit onto another laybye I had there and that was that. So needless to say by now I'm very cranky. I got her to take it off the porta cot, bassinette and a couple of other small things. So I brought these things home and had to go to another baby shop to laybye the cot set as I didn't want to miss out on it as I have everything else to match like a lamp, floor rug, wall hangings, mobile etc.
I just can't believe that these shops do this to people. They are very happy to take your money from you and then won't give it back when they really should.
Sorry for my whinge I just needed to get this off my chest

[zap]

Hi Girls,

Well after more than 3 yrs two failed iui"s one failed stim and one failed fet we are finally up the DUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I went for my bloods this morning and they are through the roof 1345!! I am only 4w2d so I know I have a long way to go but golly IT HAS FINALLY HAPPENED!!!!

I POAS yesterday morning which I know is naughty when on a Stim cycle but when that second line came up straight away I knew!!!! I was on the loo and balling my eyes out. I woke my husband up at 630am to show him!

So another couple of weeks and i will be going for my scan they booked me in at 6w2d is that normal? We had two embryos transfer will they know if it is twins that early?


I NEED TO PINCH MYSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Racheal

[kimbe]

Zap - welcome and congrat's on the exciting news. And yep, it's normal for there to be a 6wk scan and yep, they should be able to tell you 1 or 2!!. Very excited for you after 3 long years, but i must admit, the next few weeks will feel just as long!

Mako - i can't believe that shop. I would have refused to leave the store without a full refund and discount off my purchases - Layby's are bound by a legal contract which both parties agree to, not just the purchaser!! That must have been so frustrating for you - not to mention that stress is the last thing pg women need! If its a specific brand and line your after (e.g. Kids line or Bubba blue??) I know a lot of the big baby shops (Baby Co, Baby Kingdom) down here will sell over the phone and mail out if you can give them specifics, maybe give them a go. Good luck with it all. Oh, and i know it's prob not what you what you have, but Toys r Us has a big baby sale on down here at the moment and i was in looking for niece and nephew x'mas pressies (yes, trying to be organised this year!) and ended up picking up a Bubba Blue Moo Moo 6 piece cot set for $20, reduced from $100. We don't need it as we already have plenty of cot sets, and of course, our main nursery set which includes all the trimmings, but I just couldn't resist, it was a bargain. Anyway, just some ideas. Good luck with it!

DJ - the baby shower sounds like it was a wonderful occasion to share, the more i hear about them from you guys, the more i am inclined to consider one, i've had a few generous offers from friends to organise one but i have declined...maybe i will take up the next offer!

Well, from me, it was back to work today. A lot of changes happening there which are good and not so good, but, i am a little disinterested given i'm technically not going to be there when all changes are actively in place. I had a heap of people telling me things like - 'Oh, you still don't look pg' and 'Have you been having your check-ups to see if everythings ok, for half-way your tiny!'. I was so insulted that someone would consider me as possibly not having appropriate medical care when they know how important this little bubba is and that we've gone through ivf to be here. Some people are so insensitive. To make it all better though, I met with the midwife this afternoon, heard bubba's heart beat again and that bought a smile to Dh and I. She confirmed everything from last weeks scan was normal and as expected, so that made me feel much better.

Oh, and if you can't tell, am getting the emotional hormones taking over right now, i burst into tears last night after i dropped my dinner plate and it smashed on the floor, food and all. DH was great and cleaned it all up, but i was unusually emotional about it. Also found myself crying in bed watching a program Sunday morning which is so unnatural for me...it better not affect my work, being a counsellor i need to have emotional control!

Anyway, belly rubs to you all. Hope you and bubba are all well.

[sonya1]

Mako - bummer about the bad attitude from the baby shop. but you must be so excited with all the baby stuff you are accumulating!

Zap- CONGRATS!!!! heres hoping for a H&H pregnancy.

well i said i hoped to still be here this week AND I AM!!!!! had my first scan today. bubbas heartbeat was perfect. 9mm in length, perfect lining and correct size for gestational age. so after the nerve wracking low HCG i cant wipe the silly grin off of my face!

thanyou for your support and kind thoughts girls. and i was pretty sure it would be fine as over the weekend my boobs have heated right up and are growing! i even have a little potbelly and have gained 2.3 much needed kilos!

[onthefly]

HOORAY!! Big congrats to Sonya - fantastic news - and to Rachael, so glad you can join us here.

Lol on packing your bags Mako! Maybe baby knew you weren't quite ready . Hope all looking good at your next appointment. And how annoying with your layby stuff. You're right to complain about it - what crappy service!

So glad you enjoyed your baby shower Jo. It must be so lovely to see all those people happy for you. My friends have just assumed i'm having a shower... I don't mind having a 'do' but feel kinda bad about the having-to-buy-gifts part... We tried to a giftless wedding, but people just insisted anyway. I'm not complaining, we got nice stuff, just, you know...

Oh my god Kimbe, I did the same thing last night, but with my favourite glass ever. I've had it for about 10 years and it was just the right size and pretty... DH warned me recently about leaving it on the corner of the kitchen counter - he said he'd feel so bad if I broke 'my cup'. And then last night i went to pick it up with slightly greasy fingers and... smash! DH was right next to me on the couch and just gave me a big hug. I mourn my lost cup... poor clumsy me. I didn't actually cry, cause DH was there to comfort me, but blubber at the drop of a hat these days.

I think I've been feeling the baby kicking. At first I just told myself it must be something else, cause "surely it's too early to feel it on the outside", but there's a definite tapping sensation at times, more often in the evening and early morning, and i can sometimes feel it on the outside. I'm getting all excited now thinking maybe it is Jelly.

Hope you're all doing well!

[DJTTC]

Zap - oh my god CONGRATULATIONS, I remember you from way back when I first joined bb.
I am so happy for you & yes whenever you have treatement for pg you will have an early scan & one of the reasons is to see if you having one or two.

Kimbe - I definately recommend the baby shower.

Sonya1 - I am absolutely thrilled for you that everything is ok with bub, it must have been a HUGE relief to see the heartbeat.

Marcellus - yeah on feeling bubs move, I first felt it as little bubble type feelings but just wait you'll have no doubt in a couple of weeks when you're getting massive whacks to the tummy.

Mako - what an absolute pain about the baby shop, I had a bad experience with our shop as well.
Our stuff wasn't discontinued but we were promised things week after week & things never came, but we were told we had to pay straight away & were lied to so many times.
You'd think they'd be more sensitive with hormonal pg women!
Hopefully it all works out for you in the end.

Jo - 27 (treated endo)
Dh - 34
Second chlomid / IUI March 2007 -

[mako]

Sonya I'm so pleased that all is looking on the up for you hun. It sure is great seeing your little one on the screen isn't it?

Zap Welcome and cograts on your pregnancy hun. I wish you all the very best for the months ahead.

Kimbe Thanks for the info on the baby shops. It was one of the one's you mentioned that I had the problems with. I have it all sorted out now. Thanks anyway.
Try not to worry about what people say to you. I've copped the comments about being small all the way through my pregnancy too and yes its frustrating as it really isn't anyones business. I used to tell them that I was spot on for my dates and measurements etc but now I just say yeh I know but the baby is doing well and the Ob is happy and so am I

I have to say that I know where you are all coming from with the emotions. Dh and I were watching the jet star show on telly yesterday and the flight attendants were in an orphanage in Thailand and I just burst into tears and made dh change channels lol.

Marcellus It is very exciting to feel bubs move isn't it. I know I love feeling my little one moving around although I'm not too impressed with the feet under my ribs these days lol.

Hi to Ltl Panda, Sazz and anyone I've missed. I hope you are all doing well.

[Ltl Panda]

Firstlly, Yay to Sonya, I am so please that it went all good, now you can enjoy and appreciate every moment.

Welcome to Zap, may your pregnancy be a wonderful one filled with many joyful moments.

I am very glad that your baby shower went all good, sound like you are blessed to have such a good group of friend that love and support you.

Marcellus, its does sound like Jelly, it’s the best feeling, sometimes I do a mini jog on the spot for my own selfish reason to wake it up and feel it move…..that’s sad isn’t it?

Mako, I bet you got a bit nervous and excited at the same time while you were packing those bags, and what is the deal with the refund, that is unbelievable, what happened to the good old saying “customer satisfaction” you sure do not sound satisfied to me…. Well I hope it all works out, you might just get something better.

Kimbe, totally agree with you on being an emotional mess, I cry at anything now days. And the other thing, sometimes people need to keep their comments to themselves.

As for me, just counting the months and really looking forward to the day I meet bubs.

[Lenny]

Sonya - yay yay yay yay!! Great news.

Zap - well done, and congrats. Yep, 6week scan is perfectly normal and they should definately be able to tell you if you have 2. With and HCG level like that, it's sounds pretty certain! I had 600-ish at 4 weeks 1 day, and that was 2.

Mako - hope the ob tells you how things are going today. Can't believe your shopping story - that's sounds so crap!

DJ - please come back and tell us about your birth and the pain options etc. It's weird to think about what you want to do, when you've never done it before, so how are you meant to know??

Kimbe - I can't believe that people would say things about your size! Too big, too small...OMG it's none of their business! I asked my ob if it was OK that although i've gone up and down 2-3kgs, my weight is still the same. He said it would take total starvation on my part for it to come close to affecting the baby. Then he said, just wait, in a few months time it will 'hit' and i'll be saying doctor, doctor, how do i get rid of this weight He was just being funny but he said don't let it worry me at all.

Me - i've taken to reconfirming every single appointment that i have...and so far so good. I used to be so organised! Good preparation for baby i guess. Thanks for all your 'forgetful' stories...made me feel a little better.

One scary thing the Ob said is that it is still very likely that my body will try to lose the other baby, and i'll get some bleeding. He said try not to panic...but we all know that won't be possible. I did have a few horrible nightmares after that...but I'll try to cross that bridge if i come to it, and put it out of my mind for now.

The baby went to it's first concert on the weekend...Linkin' Park. Yep, baby is gonna be a crazy rocker!! It was great, and there was no alcohol being served, so the crowd were very well behaved - and the toilets stayed clean and decent all night!!! (showing my age )

Big hi to everyone

[lismith25]

HI ladies

Sonya - that is fantastic, I am so happy for you, hopefully you can relax a bit now.

Zap - welcome and all the best for a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Kotare - I am just going to send you a big hug, for when that loss does happen and I hope its not too bad. Lol I cant believe you went to a linkin Park concert....what a hard rock mum you will be.

Me - well im actually crapping myself, I have my 10 week scan on Monday and while excited im am also terrified....what if there is no baby, what if they cant find anything, what if there is no heartbeat....what if after all this my body has just convinced itself it is pregnant but im not !!!! Irrational yes, but there it is and then the reverse what if I am and then lose it, I keep reading about people who saw heartbeats and still lost them. i am actually going insane
I really hope that the second trimester brings relief from this stupid nausea, my two brain cells start acting more rationally and bigger boobs obviously ha.....roll on monday!!!!!

Hi to evryone, hope you are all coming along nicely I promise i was normal 9 weeks ago, well more normal

[sonya1]

LOL Jo at your baby being a rocker. my bubs is going to an ac/dc tribute concert friday then Justin Timberlake Nov 9 and monster trucks nov 10! bubba will be used to lots of noise by the time he/she arrives....

i find i am totally drained and exhausted by 3pm and in bed by 7.30 at the latest watching tele till i fall asleep! but no m/s thank gawd!

mako - i too am very emotional. i cried when ahn did his waltz on dancing with the starts last night! i think it was the whole point of a comedian looking so emotional anout his grandmothers loss od DH and 3 sons in vietnam war. i dont think thats a pain i could manage with! better shush or i will get emotional again....