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Congratulations Madison on the birth of your little boy!
SammyP: Hope you get happy news from the results of your blood tests tomorrow and scan next week.
EliseLouise: Good to see someone who's moved over from the TTC thread so far along and packing clothes for hospital!
Audax and Milly and Murray and Dory: glad to join you in this thread. Hope i have a long stay!
Hoping to get to know people here soon. Sorry if i missed anyone.
Madison - congratulations on the arrival of your precious son Max. Can't wait to read more about your journey of getting to know one another. And a big welcome to Max himself, the wonder man.
Murray - I am just so darn excited to see you here and your ticker is just divine. 5 weeks babe. I am just so happy. How is Mr Murraycod going?
Sammy P - congrats on your BFP too. Have you got your bloods back yet?
Possum - awesome work on your BFP. Have some faith dear one... you can do this!
It's late and I am sleepy so not much more from me tonight. Sleep well my lovlies and sweet dreams. I am going to dream of lttle cods tonight
Congratulations Maddison, what a beautiful name
Well done Possum!!
Hi to every one else, my little miss is calling me to come play babies, will be back later xxxx
Love to all
xx
In the interest of being very positive, this is my first non TTC forum post since my BFP. Deep breaths! So BFP on 3/5 at 10 DPO, bloods were initially good but I had a bleed at 5 1/2 weeks which we've since discovered was the loss of a twin. Tiger (our cute lil fetus) had a heart rate of 120 at around 6.5 -7 = weeks, HCG was 84 000. I'm being vague with dates cos I had an early positive test, but that's common with twin pregnancies, and Tiger is measuring a couple of days behind my dates at this stage. Had a bit of brown blood last week, but no cramping or bleeding since then. Last HCG test was 105,000, so a slower rise, but that's consistent with the loss of a twin, and I'm around 8 weeks, and from what I've read HCG can slow down around then too. I'm actually really really worried, which is why I'm posting here, cos I wanted to do something positive to show that I have faith in myself, and in Tiger. I still have some killer symptoms, so that's a relief! Next scan is at 11 weeks, which seems like years away. I can't believe how scary this all still is, hanging out for 12 weeks!
Kitfaerie - I have been following this pregnancy of yours and you have really been doing it hard. I think you still have a lot of positive signs and I am crossing my fingers for you that everything stays good. I'm glad you came here as there are a few of us in the early stages that can support each other at this difficult time.
AFM - Just got the results of the last blood test and it is !9,300 so things are still looking ok there. I have had a tiny amount of brown spotting and my doctor was very non-committal about that. She said it could be a bad sign but nothing was definite. She wants me to have another blood test tomorrow to see if levels are still rising and then have a scan next Monday when I am 7 weeks. I still have a dull back ache that has been there almost 3 days now. She couldn't say wether that was a problem or not but it could be, then she apologised for not being more positive. This is such a stressful time. At least she didn't send me to the hospital for another AntiD injection. Being RHneg is a real pain.
Kit - Be strong girl. The early days are the hardest. You can do this......and so can little Tiger. HCG levels start to taper off as the placenta takes over. There are some good web sites around that talk about HCG levels. The numbers are usually given in terms of a "range", but you probably know that anyway.
Sammy - bleeding is so hard for us and our Drs, but my Ob has often said to me that brown blood ( if it follows red blood) is not as medically concerning, although all bleeding is emotionally devastating. He also says that for some women bleeding continues throughout an otherwise healthy pregnancy. I found those things helpful to hear, even though I wanted definite answers, at least those answers give some hope. I hope those bloods come back tomorrow ok and your back ache is completely unrelated! It is good however that you haven't been sent off to the hossy for an anti D injection.
Elise - how are you going? I have to admit I went to Trade Secret and bought some baby clothes last week and washed them on the weekend! I couldn't go past the 7 piece set that said "precious one" everywhere. How apt.
MillyD - hopefully playing with DD was fun? Do oyu play that game with dolls or teddies or make believe?
Audax - how are you doing? Thinking of you.
All good here. I think I am in a "hump". So far along already but really still so far to go. Physically I am feeling the best I have felt in a long time, which is weird too. Makes me think I can take on the world, but I know I can't. It is nice to feel strong, both physically and emotionally, though rather than so vulnerable all of the time.
Murray - I am still VERY exicted to have you here. I am so so very happy that it's hard for me to contain my excitment.
Maddison - Hope your day with Max today is a good one.
Wow! got busy in here all of a sudden! Must be those chatterboxes murraycod, possum magic and KitFaerie! Welcome, girls, SO good to see you both here!
(sorry, typing one handed as I stuff my hungry preggie face with food)
maddisonh, congrats on baby MAX! How wonderful to hear...
dory - precious one clothes sound so, well, precious! Glad you are feeling well.
Sammy - levels sound great. Beta Thursdays were what really kept me going. More than my scan even, watching those levels rise in a beautiful steady way was so reassuring. When are you going to get the antiD? Or have you had one? My doc was so kind and understanding with me - she never danced around the possibility of miscarriage, and never ever dismissed my fears. (the same doc who dropped the f-bomb on a surgeon who wouldn't rush my d & c last year ) Hope yours is a good one too.
Kit - wow. I've managed to lose track of your story a little bit, sounds pretty epic! Really glad you came on over - it's the place to be! I feel that your little Tiger is a fighting type, and we'll be hearing some good news after your scan in 3 weeks! Keep us posted though.
Still getting lots of movement, and loving it! It's the best best best thing EVER!
Hi everyone, I really can't believe that I can post in this section, I am praying that I get to stay ;o)
I am 6 weeks today, my numbers look good and we have our first scan on Thrusday in hopes we get to see that precious heartbeat. My story is long and boring, so I will not bore you with all the details, but the basics are we have one birthchild who I concieved with no issues 16 years ago, we then couldn't get PG again and I was diagnosed with PCOS. Anyway fastforward several years and we where blessed with 2 straight out adoptions of 2 amazing boys who are now 7 and 11. and along the way we also gained a miracle daughter via Guardianship and fostercare. Then DH and I just felt we wanted to finish off our family with a birth child, we didn't think we had a chance but after a very close call with Hyperplasia of the Uterus(percancerous condition) I finally got the all clear to start fertility treatment and we got our first BFP, we where over the moon, but sadly lost our angel at 7 ish weeks.(spotted for over a week) I then had a break and got PG again after 3 clomid cycles, but sadly at our 7 week scan there was no heartbeat and I had a D&C at 10 weeks after Nature decided not to take its course. Well after a change in OB/FS we got PG on our first Clomid cycle after also adding Metformin. I am now 6 weeks in, and getting lots of good symptoms I lacked last time and getting awsome HCG levels we are off for a scan on Thrusday to see if we have a precious baby growing strong.
I really have been a neurotic crazy women, but like my nausea that comes in waves as well LOL.....really can't wait to get past the scan, get a positive outcome and look forward to the next milestone of this PG......
Wow it surely has gotten very busy in here of late, its so great to see so many girls moving over from the ttc threads and so many familar faces. Murraycod hun Welcome, your betas sound just perfect and i have such a good feeling about this for you. By the way, love the ticker. I think im going to have to try and pop in more often now with the cod in the house Possum magic Welcome to you too sweety, i hope your stay here is a nice long one. Kitfaerie Welcome also, i have been following your progress in the TTC thread as i still pop in there regulary and you sure have had a rough trot. Hopefully things start to look up from here on in and you can enjoy your pregnancy Maddison congratulations on the birth of your beautiful son, i hope your enjoying every minute with him Audax how great is it too feel the movement, it is absolutely amazing. Love the new avvy too love, very nice! Mummatomany Welcome and congratulations on your BFP, looking forward to getting to know you. Dory sweetheart how are you? Dont you just love buying and washing the tiny little clothes. My DP was so funny the other night, there was a tiny pair of pants on the clothes horse 0000 and he just looked at them and said, they wont fit the baby there too small, so precious. The clothes you bought sound gorgeous Sammy congrats on the good results, hopefully your test tomoro shows even more promise and that everything is going to be A OK. Millyd have fun playing babies with your little miss, arent they just adorable
Hello to anyone i have missed, there are just so many now, its great AFM im doing really well, other than what i think may be a case of thrush (which ive never had before) im great. Have just started on some cream from the chemist today so hopefully that will clear it up. Have had soooo much movement this past week, i can actually feel the little one rolling around as well as lots of kicks and punches for mummy. Looking forward to wednesday when my mum and sister are coming over to help me put wall decals in the nursery and are taking me out for lunch for my bday, should be fun. Also got my results back from my GD test and all is good, phew i was starting to worry what with the junk ive been eating haha. Counting down the days to my holiday to mildura, cant wait 11 days to go woo hoo.
Anyway take care gorgeous ladies, talk soon
MummytoMany - Welcome to the thread. We are getting a few of us now in the early stages.
Dory - my GP said that brown blood is fine if it follows a bit of red but brown first is usually followed by red and that's not good.
AFM - I had another blob of brown blood this morning. I am not surprised as I had cramps all night. I still don't know what's going on but there is definitely no more blood for the moment (TMI - I don't wait to see it on the paper when I wipe, I check inside) I don't know what to think. I am not having a scan till next week and I am not sure this will last that long. Everytime I go to the loo I am expecting to see that red flow start.
SammyP - as Elise said, hang in there. I know its hard and scary, I've been where you are. Just try and go gently on yourself. I still check the TP and inside.....sometimes we need to do what we can to get by.
Mummytomany - welcome and congratulations on your BFP and 6 weeks. It takes a lot of courage to join in, so well done! Have faith in every day - you and bubba and hubba can do this. I know next weeks scan seems ages away, just take it one moment, one day at a time. I know you'll be anxious, try to do something nice for yourself every day. This is a really special time - you're pregnant and a miracle baby is nestling in inside you. It's a hard journey, this pregnancy after loss caper, as you know already, but you will find support and like minds in here! So, I look forward to hearing from you again soon. Oh BTW - the crazy lady is welcome in here anytime!
Audax - that photo of your bubs in 3d in your signature/ticker is a really awesome photo. Glad you are feeling good.
Elise - It's weird, I used to think like your DH... a long time ago. It's so hard to imagine that they can be so small! But as a result of my experiences now, though I have caught myself thinking of newborn and even premmie clothes as large! That really does my head in sometimes and when I first realised I had that thought, I was a little surprised. But only to be expected really.
I am so excited about all your movements. My MIL (Mother of 7) reckons you soon get tired of all the kicking.... I am not sure about that. I am like you. Loving it - although baby was kicking into my bladder the other day, a wee bit awkward and a few hasty trips to the loo. I was thinking I might need to wear incontinence pads when I go out! LOL. A bit daunting, but so is the prospect of having an accident in public. Anyway, so far, baby kicking my bladder seems to have happened only once. But maybe I should get some "poise" just in case. ROTFL. Glad you GD test was good - did you do the one hour one? Not many sleeps til your holiday... are you going to take it easy and just enjoy a "babymoon"?
AFM? All good here. I go for the steroid injections for bubs next week. Not too sure of the details yet. No appointments for me this week so far. Furbaby #2 is at the vets today for his tooth extraction. He was most unimpressed at having to fast since last night ( he is an emotional eater - happy, sad, angry, scared, bored - he eats). Although in his pre-admission check up it appears he's lost 400g since 22 May, in 3 weeks. That's a lot, even for a hefty cat. At his heaviest 7.2kg, but a respectable 6.4kg on May 22 - about 5.9kg this morning. He will have some bloods taken today and we'll get the results tomorrow. Hopefully just something innocuous - like not eating as much because his tooth hurts. I will worry about that when I need to. Now I am just counting down til 4.30pm - his discharge time. Then I get to fuss over him, he truly is my fur baby. I made sure I got lots of hugs last night and this morning including lots of intoxicating purring.
Thanks so much for the welcome ladies, I am trying not to get too excited about being PG, I have moments of total despair but mostly I am trying to remain positive.
The scan on Thursday is freaking me out, and knowing its only the first Hurdle is even harder......PG shouldn't be this stressful ;o)
Sammy P, keep your chin up, I know several close friend that have spotted and have had healthy babies, BUT I so understand the stress, just take it easy and be kind to yourself emotionally.
Sending healthy sticky vibes for you Sammy and all others in the early stages.
Thanks ladies. There is still definitely no more blood so that's a good thing. I just went and had my blood test and should know tomorrow if it's still rising. I tried to book my scan for Monday but I forgot it's Queen's Birthday weekend so I have to wait till Tuesday.
Oh SAmmy P, fingers crossed its rising hugely. I had my BT last week came in at 155 now 6 days later its at 3876. Thats good rising dont you think??? Its definitely more than doubled every couple of days Hopefully its a sticky sign...
Dory so glad you are getting kicked about, even if itsin the bladder and love to furbaby#2 xxx
Love to everyone else.xxxx
Wow, just starting off on a ME rant, then I will get to some persies to perk myself up!!!!
I had, the, worlds, biggest, hissyfit yesterday at work....O.M.G.........and after work, and after tea, well, pretty much all day and night until thank god I fell asleep in a mess!!!!!
My cramping got worse yesterday at work, to the stage I went through 4 rolls of loo paper checking to see if AF had come. The lower back pain was excrutiating, and the burning AF cramping was totally real. I freaked. I spen't a lot of my shift locked in the dunny bawling my eyes out, and ringing Repromed in Adelaide having a freak out about the cramps.
They told me to go to Mildura today and get another HCG done, if it would reassure me, so ofcourse I was like, waiting at the pathology door at 8 thismorning waiting for someone to open shop
My levels today are at 7860. I think thats good, but I don't know, I was 700 last Monday, and just under 2000 on Thursday so does that sound right???
Repromed says they are fine, but the reassurance from other girls going through this would be sort of great right now.
Thisafternoon the lower back ache has come back along with some cramping, god I wish I could just spew my gutts up everyday so I would at least 'feel' pregnant!!!!
I know I'm so very early, but everyone seems to 'feel' PG and I don't, just crampy.
My gosh I am going to be fun to deal with for the next few weeks girls look out!!!!!! LOL sigh
Audax, I love your new avy by the way XXXXX And is so great to hear you have MOVEMENT in Da House!!!!!! Well.....uterus anyway.....
Dory, it's great to be here with you XX And it's great to hear that you are feeling so good, hope you are giving your kitty loads of huggs right now and the vet visit was a smooth one XXXXX
Kit, honey, I feel so silly having such a freak out when you have done it so darn tough these past few weeks. You are hanging in there being so strong, and so is Li'l Tiger!!! XXXX
Sammy I will be stalking about on Tuesday to see how things go, Darling, i feel like a total hypocrite telling you to hang in there and be strong when I'm losing it already, but honey, we all love you so much and pray that things are working out to be just fine XXXXX
Mumma2many, welcome babe!! Great to see you in here congratulations!!!!XXXX We are pretty much at the same stage, so IKWYM about the stress XXXXX We can get through this together, no matter how psychotic we get! XXXXX
Eliselouise, yeup the mad girl is back LOL, you can't hide from me I will just follow!!!!!
Pack some warm clother for your Mildura trip, your gunna freeze your butt off here at night!!!!! Days start off frosty, turn into a lovely sunny day, then freezing at night....typical desert weather!XXXXX
Possum, how are you going hun?XX
Hope I haven't missed anyone, so sorry if I did X
Well, my Darling DH is out with the boys having some beers to get away from me for the afternoon, poor thing, I told him id put his tea in the oven so he didn't have to come home any time soon. LOL Mabey he will wait untill i'm asleep!!!!!! Would be the smartest thing he's done today!!!!
It has been AGES since I last posted, so many new mummies to be!! Congrats to each and every one of you!! So happy to see ppl I rememeber from TTC..... Well done ladies!!
WWWAAAYYYYY too many posts fo rme to reply to sorry ladies, I'm still reading everyones posts most weeks, very hectic atm....
Just wanted to say a HUGE welcome to everyone, and big belly rubs to ALL!!!!
I'll be back hopefully soon with some persies.... :-)
Just quickly, everything good on my front - hit the 25weeks this week YAY, ppl can't believe that I'm pregnany, apparently I look so small still... Tell that to my constant back pain now, and to all my clothes that haven't fit me since week 9.... Anway shes kicking lots and loves her daddies voice which is just so damn cute to see, you literally can see my stomach move as she moves towards her daddies voice!! We can't wait to meet her!!
Pregnancy after Miscarriage or Loss June 2010
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