Hi everyone, I'm sorry that I haven't posted in a while. We decided to take a much needed mini vacation and went camping for a few days.
Lots of hugs for the new girls, so sorry that you are having to experience such a sorrowful event.
Congrats to all the new preggers! I'm sorry I am new and I'm still having a hard time remembering all your names.
The one name I can remember is Pash. Congrats, and I totally understand how worried you are right now. I wish I could say it will get easier, but it won't. You will worry every step of this pg. But take it from someone who has been there MANY times, try really hard to enjoy every moment you can, because if you don't, and end up having a successful pregnancy, you will feel like you cheated yourself. Also just so you know, your beta numbers (hcg)can determine whether or not you will be able to see a heartbeat. Anything after 4000 you should see a heartbeat. I know that I've seen a heartbeat as early as 5 weeks 3 days, and as late as 7 weeks exactly. So don't give up yet. And yes, BROWN blood is old blood!
Now for my news. I am going in for a beta (hcg) this morning, as I tested this morning and it's positive. I just can't even believe it. It's only been 3 weeks and 3 days since my m/c . Part of me doesn't believe it, it must be leftover from my m/c, BUT i tested every day until I got negative tests three days in a row and then stopped testing. It's been over a week since I tested with a negative and today I tested on a whim and it's a light, but definitely easily visible line. So I'm off to take a shower, adn then go get my blood drawn. I just can't believe with all of our infertility issues that I could possibly be pregnant again so soon!
I'll keep all of you posted.School is out, so my computer time is a bit more limited than usual!
Good luck to everyone else!
Last edited by sandielreese; June 20th, 2007 at 12:05 PM.
Salt - I hope your temp stays up and doesn't go down this cycle.
Kiwigirl - Sorry your AF arrived. I think your long weekend could just be the thing that could get you your BFP.
Claire - I tried the cough syrup bu that didn't work for me. I also read that some believe that it can cause birth defects. It must have been a huge relief to see the heartbeat. You are so lucky to have been able to see it so early.
Pash - try not to stress about things as that will do you nothing but harm. It's time for some positive thinking.
Las - Things are sounding very positive. I hope a BFP is on its way to you this cycle.
Lee - I thought basic blood tests were standard after a BFP. I'm presuming the doctor has already done a blood HCG test. If not I'd be going back and asking for one.
Timnik - I need to eat more dairy anyway as once you hit your 40's you have to up it as you are heading towards osteoporosis territory and I don't eat enough of it. I've read heaps of articles that it's only full cream dairy that will aid in fertility so full cream it is. Good luck Oing.
Sandielreese - I hope it's a BFP when you get the blood test results.
CD11 for me now. I've started to notice some EWCM so it looks like either my icecream or evening primrose oil is doing it's job nicely. If I follow my last couple of cycles I will O either on Friday or Saturday. I'm not going to stress too much about it all this cycle, nor til I get my lap done as if it is a fibroid I could well just m/c again. Also if I conceive after another 3 months from now (I think) I would be able to use my long service leave as part of my maternity leave. That could well be worth waiting for... that would allow me to have 4.5 months off fully paid by the time you add paid maternity leave and then my annual leave would stretch it out to around 6 months I think. Look at me.... planning so far ahead..... how's that for positive thinking!
satya - I am so glad to see your positive thinking - that's the way! It is all sounding good, maybe that yummy ice cream has done the trick!
pash - I'm glad to hear the bleeding has stopped. As others have said, it is really common, and all is probably fine. I know how you are feeling right now. I am sooo scared all the time, and I feel like there is so much on my mind there isn't room for anything else. I can't manage anything right now, and there is no much I need to do. I can't even think about my holiday which is only 3 weeks away now, as I am convinced something will happen and we won't even get to go. This sucks!! But we will get through it.
claire - yay on seeing the heartbeat! That's great - it must be so reassuring. Now your odds are really in your favour, after you have seen that little heart beating away. Yay!
sandie - great news! Godd luck on your BT today!
Salt - yay on your chart! I so hope this is the month for you. My first OB appointment is 9 July, only 3 days before our holiday, so I hope I don't get bad news. I will be soooo scared; I have never even been to an OB appointment before, as I didn't have private cover before. I will be so afraid of him telling me it has died again. My anxiety levels are sky high right now. I will definitely be hanging around here for a while yet, I just don't feel comfortable leaving yet. It still doesn't feel real, and it is sooo early anything could happen.
Hi to everyone I have missed. I am still feeling quite nauseous most of the time, and my bbs kill, and I am so tired. I went to bed at 8pm last night! Had the best sleep and I really needed it. How many of you actually threw up with m/s when pg? I haven't been sick, I just feel sick, which was the same with my other pgs and I am wondering if that is ok? As horrible as throwing up is, I kind of wish I would for reassurance! I tend to have a v strong stomach and always have so I don't throw up easily, but it would maybe reassure me that all is ok. I can't even think straight, and am getting nothing done right now. It's like I just can't think of anything except trying to guess when I will find out that this one has died. I am not even excited about my holiday!
Bun - I had ms for 8 weeks with Megan and never threw up once. Mind you I had my head over the toilet bowl a few times! LOL I just had a constant sick feeling (a bit like a hangover) that gradually got worse throughout the day - bah to "morning" sickness!! I wouldn't worry at all about not throwing up as long as you are still feeling sick KWIM?
Well its going to be a selfish post from me today - I got my CD21 blood results back today. The tests for recurrent miscarriage are all OK as are the autoimmune tests. The only problem is I have a low progesterone and my ob thinks that I should give Clomid a go. He thinks that I may not be ovulating (although my charts seem to indicate that I am??) or that i am not ovulating "well". I can't start this cycle because its too late (he says I need to take it from CD1 to CD5 and I'm CD4 today) so will have to wait till next month - bring on another short cycle please, please!!
I'm really not sure whether to feel happy that there is something wrong that can be treated, or upset that I probably won't conceive and/or not have another m/c without assistance At this stage I am thinking that we shouldn't TTC this month - mainly because I am worried that if we are successful that I'll have another early m/c, and I don't think I can handle that at this stage of proceedings. Also DH has some work stuff that he needs to go overseas for and if he gets it out of the road this month, then we can start trying again next month when I have started with the Clomid.
And obviousIy have got a few questions and worries about taking Clomid as well. I guess once I sort out all my feelings I will post some q's in the Assisted Conception forum.
AAARRRGGGHH, why can't this just be easy!!!
Last edited by nicjay; June 20th, 2007 at 12:39 PM.
Hello everyone!
Things are looking good in here at the moment with all the BFP's and a few of you are in the tww how exciting!
Bun- I am so glad things are going so well for you i am so happy for you! Before you know it you will be watching your healthy baby on the ultrasound heart beating away. How long till that app?
Meg- I am sorry you app wasn't exactlly what you wanted to here but at least there is a plan of action in place and that will hopefully bring you a sticky baby!
Satya- I am CD 11 today as well and also noticing the same! I am also doing OPK's and the line is getting darker each day so it cant be too far
How long till you get your lap done? Hope all goes well!
sandielreese- How great! congrats! Let us know how your bt results go, all bfp's in here are a sign of hope for us all!
Pash- I hope you are feeling better? I know it doesn't help much but many women do spot and I got cramps in both my pregnancies. The fact that both the cramps and spotting has stopped is a great sign! Keep positive for your little sticky baby!
Salt- I have my fingers and toes crossed for you this month! It seems one by one everyone is falling pregers and you are next in line!
Kiwigirl- my body has done exactly the same as yours! I feel so much better since my cycle just finished. I actually had a proper af this time so I know now my body is rearing to go! Hopefully we will all get BFP's this month!
I am finally getting into the swing of things with the TTC and am charting my temps as well as using opk's. So hopefully I will catch the egg this month. I am getting really excited but am worried if I dont how let down I will be, its all apart of the process I guess (and lots of dtd!)
Bun- I have not actually been sick but do have an occassionaly sick feeling in my stomach.
I know definately where you are coming from. I keep thinking something will go wrong with me and every thing that happens to my body I get scared and analyse. The first 12 weeks are way worse than the tww. Stay positive... you will get there.
I have been lurking and are silently supporting you all. You all deserve to have that much wanted baby. If you dont mind, I would like to keep coming in and hijacking every now and then.
Pash~ I hope and PRAY you will be fine! Be confident and try to stress as little as possible. I know thats easier said than done but you just have to believe.
Sandielreese~ CONGRATS!! Only more good news to come, right!! Enjoy the next 9 months.
Kiwigirl~ I haven't posted in a while but I was thinking of you, I am glad to hear to feel this AF is more normal. Lately all I have been looking for is if what I feel is normal. I have a question for ya.
I usually get my AF the 23rd or 24th of each month and after my mc/d&c I got my AF on May 10th so I was expecting it June 10th give or take a few days. It still isn't here but I test neg. a couple days ago could it just be that my cycle will go back to normal or to how it used to be??? I want my next AF! Cuz I know I am not pregnant. Anyways enough about me! I hope we continue to get good news from more people!!!
and my ob thinks that I should give Clomid a go. He thinks that I may not be ovulating (although my charts seem to indicate that I am??) or that i am not ovulating "well". I can't start this cycle because its too late (he says I need to take it from CD1 to CD5 and I'm CD4 today) so will have to wait till next month - bring on another short cycle please, please!!
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