thread: Pregnancy after Long Term TTC - September 2008

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  1. #1
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    BG, I thought I had a lot of stuff in our spare room! lol
    We have to get rid of a heap of stuff from ours too before we start filling it up with baby furniture. Getting DH to do things in a logical order though is never easy.

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    Dec 2005
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    I have to 'fess up... we also have a room full of stuff that needs to be cleared (and likely a house full of stuff that needs to be cleared to make room for the stuff we want to keep!) before we can start putting Munchkin furniture in there.

    Fortunately DH is quite sensible and logical and isn't in a huge rush to get stuff. However, we layby where we can when we find a good deal and are taking the time to research to make sure we get what we want at the best price... Sometimes the research is more fun than the actual buying!

    First day of term today - didn't make it through the day and I'm off work for the next two. GP thinks it's a viral chest/sinus thing - urgh! Perfect bloody timing, too!

    BW

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    Mar 2008
    mid north coast, nsw
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    morning lovely ladies...

    Janie- how'd it go with the Ob yesterday and another scan?

    BW- hope you feel better soon...doesnt sound fun
    and I am sure shopping for stuff is fun

    BG- another scan will be good to have another peek at little gremlin!
    Good luck getting that room sorted out

    Megan- sorry people are already at you with advice...people need to learn how to stand back and give space! and just be there for support

    Devon- yay 25 weeks! I bet that hospital tour was a bit scary

    scooby- only 3 months to go ..wow.... the time will buzz buy, i'd be buying all stuff now

    afm- thanks for your support and encouragement. To be honest I feel in a bit of a limbo...I do feel things will be OK and am thinking positive, but being told things can go either way has sort of taken away some of the joy/buzz I was feeling...despite my best efforts to stay in that head space. I know what I know now...in some ways I feel a bit resentful (i know, gotta get over myself again) that things can't just have been all right on track this time, so I could feel a bit less anxiety, or always be waiting for another scan for reassurance. I know stacks of people don't have smooth pregnancies though...and I know that in this case I am telling myself all will be fine anyway....but still....those medical words of caution and 'things could go either way' rattle around in my head when I let my guard down.

  4. #4
    Our IVF Blessing Has Arrived after 6 Cycles

    Apr 2007
    Brisbane Australia
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    Oh Possums they can rattle in your head and that is natural.

    My Ob was more postive after I made it the 8 week mark

    I understand the resentment thing I too go through why me moments and have not really started to relax and enjoy yet

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    Mar 2008
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    Thanks for understanding TL- makes me feel I am just human

    a further update this morning: I think we might be going to have weekly scans for a while...I think my OB might not think that's necessary but my IVF nurse said she thinks the reassurance and monitoring given the funny blood results would be a good thing- and I think I'd like that too to be honest. she said the scans can't harm our baby which was my only concern (also not too sure about costs, but doesnt matter really, when the benefits are there)..

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    possums - i've hit the medicare safety net, and have found my scans at a private imaging service are only costing me $22 out of pocket ($161 on the day, but claim most of it straight back at medicare) - so it's a minimal cost for some peace of mind

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    Mar 2008
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    BG- thanks for explaining that, good to know

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    Feb 2008
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    Hi Ladies... wow has it been busy in here!

    Nicole - Congrats on the HB... that first scan certainly is memorable.

    Scooby - I can't believe that you only have 3 months to go! It only seems like yesterday that you fell pregnant. You must be getting so excited!

    Devon - congrats on 25 weeks!

    Megan - I know what you mean - everyone has their piece of advice to give. I'm quite lucky in that way as I am not from Australia, so a lot of my family and my DH's family don't live here. In the same breath - I think I will really miss that help when bubs comes along!

    BG - glad to hear all is going well.

    BW - Hope you are feeling better today.

    Possums - Don't ever feel bad for the way that you are feeling... everyone's situation is unique and no-one can say one situation is easier than another. It must be hard to stay positive when you can hear those words in your head, but remember that they do always give worst case scenarios to cover themselves. Keep your chin up - we are all here for you and cheering little Flicker along.

    TL - Hope you and baby Tigger are well.

    To anyone I have missed - I'm sorry!

    AFM - well 16 week appointment went really well. We got to see our baby again on US and it was just amazing. They were kicking around like you wouldn't believe. The midwife let us just sit for quite a few minutes and just watch our little one moving around... So cool! We made our appointment for our 20 week scan at the same time - wonderful thing is it falls on my DH's 30th birthday... what a great birthday present for him.

    Also, I think I have been feeling the baby move - it is very light at the moment and I can only feel it when I am lying down quietly. But the midwife said that generally if you "think" you can feel it - you actually are feeling them. So amazing!

    Janie xxx
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    Possums- Am thinking of you and am so proud of you for your strength.

    Hi to all my other past TWW buddies...
    Janie, can't believe you are 16 weeks already, am so happy for you.
    TL-Am always snooping round checking up on you
    Scooby- Gee only 3 months to go!

    And all you other lovely pg ladies..thinking of you too.

    I am telling you all, I will be here in 13 sleeps time..I can feel it in my waters!(don't really know what my waters are but I know I'm getting my BFP this cycle!!)

    Hugs all

    Bel

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    Mar 2008
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    Janie- how wonderful to see all that movement on the scan and to feel movement would be amazing!

    Bel- hurry up and get in here! May a BFP be coming your way in less than 2 weeks!

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    Feb 2008
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    Bel my friend we are all waiting for you here and as always cheering you on for that BFP!

    Janie xxx

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    Mar 2007
    Sydney
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    Sorry ladies just a quick post...totally amazing how much work you end up with when you have a day off

    Thank you all for your wishes yesterday, I think the first scan is one that you'll never forget.
    Had a slight melting moment this morning actually the US picture did.
    The nurse said yesterday that after some time the picture will fade and suggested that I laminate it....WELL not a good idea. It pretty much melted the complete image away and just looks like a black photo.
    Lucky I scanned it last night and saved it to the lap top or I may have gone slightly mental!!

    Anyway sorry for no personals but will try and catch up with you all latter.

    to all....