Indy: congratulations on your BFP
I think one of the bad things about these at-home pregnancy tests is that we know so early that we have that much more time to worry about things than our mothers did when they were pregnant. I'm 41, and when my mom had me, she had to wait until she missed two periods, then they did something called a "rabbit test". I'm not sure what that was, exactly. Best of luck
KrystieLove: sending cyberhug.
mumstheword: welcome and
mollycat: it must have been hard for you to come to that decision, but it also sounds healing. You do get to a place where you just have to move forward with your life. People don't always understand just how all-consuming ttc is (or how trying--people always think it's "fun"...stupid people...). Hope you won't be a stranger!
Mannie2903: sending more cyberhugs. I'm glad you guys are talking it out and able to come to some agreement as to your outlook on this. I also believe in leaving things to God's timing, but it's so hard sometimes!!! Will be praying hard for you, too.
Mel1979: keep us posted and I'm keeping fingers crossed for you
fificlaire: I"m so happy your scan went well! Sending encouragement vibes for the 26th
jenushka: congrats on your scan! You must be so happy and relieved
smilanatu: so sorry. Sending cyberhug
Toccarra50: IKWYM. Just because early loss is "common" doesn't make it any less heartbreaking. Sending lots of cyberhugs and prayers in your direction. Thank goodness we have a place like this to come and vent...
AFM: I had a major freak-out last night, worrying about everything from "are my b00bs tender enough" to "why aren't I going to the bathroom more often". I'm more calm today, but I guess that's what happens when you've had losses before and then become pregnant. You worry about EVERYTHING...
mannie - I am so sorry to hear your news. Big Hugs and my thoughts are with you. I think you will feel much better after you have done some tests. My Ob did some with us after m/c No. 2 and I was so much more confident when ttc again.
jenushka - yay, so pleased for you. Breath that first sigh of relief. It's so hard to relax and enjoy a pregnancy (after m/c) but I hope you're able to do that soon.
fifi - yay, wow half way - such a good feeling.
Seem to be a few people with edd dates coming up - big hugs for you and hope you are all able to do something nice to reflect on your beautiful little angels.
Sorry in advance for the me post, but I'm not feeling up to much today.
I woke up at 4:30 this morning with major cramping and a headache. AF has arrived. 3 days late.
At least now I'm sure. I was just so hoping to be pg by Christmas. Now I feel stupid for getting my hopes up. Even DH said he was disappointed as he was looking forward to a positive result. Thats saying a lot for him since he usually remains neutral so I don't get my hopes up even more. I just feel achy and tired and miserable. Its one thing that I'll never have the innocence of first pregnancy again. Now I'll never be able to just go with the flow while TTC (like last time). The need to be pregnant again is just too much.
It has been such a long time since I have posted in here...uni has been crazy for the last few months of the semester, but I am now on holidays....FINALLY!
I dont think I could possibly catch up on all that has been going on in this thread for the last few months, so I will do a few general messages...
- To all the newbies (and some who are not really newbies anymore, but are lovely ladies I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting) hello and . Sorry you had to be here, but glad you have joined our wonderfully supportive group of women.
Toccara and Mannie - Im soooo sorry that you are both going through this. Its soooo hard, not matter how early in your pg'cy you were. I hope you get the answers you need. I too have had 3 m/c in 12 months and have only just..this week...went and had all the relevant recurrent m/c tests. I hope to get some anwers from those tests. that 2009 brings you both your forever babies.
Jenushka - I am over the moon for you hunny You must feel so relieved. Good on you darlin and what a wonderful christmas pressie for you and your family.
Fificlair - Congratulations on a wonderful 20 week scan...how amazing is that sight!!! I still remember how in awe and love I felt as I watched my baby boy wiggle on the screen...a real miracle!
Tempus - CONGRATULATIONS...Wow, you must be over the moon hun. Im so glad that time away from bb brought this wonderful surprise. Wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the other wondeful ladies in here who got their BFP's this month...there is no better chrissie present than that hey? Wishing you all the best for you pg'cy journey.
A special hello to Jen, who never forgets about me....you're a star darlin'!
To plc and AJC - I could not believe my eyes when I saw how many weeks both of you have left....WOW...you guys must be getting so excited. for both of you.
WTH - Im so sorry hun, this is such a dificuly journey and never gets any easier. Huge for you.
And a special hello to all the other wonderful ladies in here
Now for a 'AFM' - This week I have had 2 faint BFP's....again! Because I had given up on the idea of conceiving naturally, I stopped tracking my cycle and stopped timing bding to ov time, and so had no idea if af was due, overdue or not even close! So on Tuesday, after I got a faint BFP, i went to get a hcg blood test. I got the results yesterday and they were only 18. Dr was concerned they were so low. I then managed to find out when AF last began and figured out it was the 12th of November. I knew I got it on a 36 degree day at school, so I checked the weather site and it noted that the only 36 degree day in Nov was the 12th....good detective work I reckon So anyway, that meant I was only on cd21 when I had the bloods done, so they should be very low. I am going back tomorrow for another blood test and I am hoping they have gone up So I will keep you all posted on that one. I dont have a great feeling about it, I have a feeling that this will be my 4th chemical pg'cy in 18 months...not a great feeling, but I know my body just cannot sustain a pg'cy on its own anymore, I need serious support I think. I should also get the results of my recurrent m/c tests on the same day as the hcg results.
So that is a not so quick update on me, I will be back for more persies and an update on my situation tomorrow.
ISSY - I have wondered what has been happening with you. That is such promising news Sooooooo hope this is the beginning of a swelly belly for you
Good luck with your next blood test
Mannie & Toccara - I just don't know what to say that will help at all - just wish so much that this wasn't happening for you both
KL - big hugs to you for your EDD - keep giving belly rubs to chyan!
mumstheword - we all understand what you are going thru - even if some of us are now pregnant - those memories don't vanish I'm afraid. pls know we are all here for you.
mel - nothing sounds awful - it is just what you feel and who says it is wrong to feel that. pls take care of urself sweet.
hannah - oh honey - I'm so sorry
fifi - great to hear that things are progressing well for you - esp when it so hard to stop worrying.....
jenushka - u r going so well - big hug to you for your positivity and beautiful bub.
smi - so hard to stay up-beat all the time isn't it? c'mon lunar bday buddy, we'll get there for ya....
indy - hun you have all my prayers for a sticky sticky bub hun
tempus - hey hun - u certainly do worry about everything, I am still worrying about my bub, it gets a little bit easier as the pg progresses but i certainly don;t think, even at this stage, that I'm in the clear yet. I have to repeat Angel Babies' words here - one day at a time....
AJC - big hugs to you hun - just cos it's so great to see you and all your wonderful support in here too....
Issy - so great to see you hun!!!!!!! wow - let's hope that those BFPs are the 1st sign of more positivity - stay strong sweet
Jen (mother hen), WTH, buliej, megsmum, maddysmum, and those I know I have missed - hello and big hugs to you all!!!!!!!
Hey girls.... this is going to be super short, and I'm so, so sorry for being so slack lately with persies. Seems I've come down with walking Pneumonia... so at least I have a little excuse! Thinking of all of you... just wanted to give Toccara and Mannie a big So sorry for what you girls keep going thru! Sick or not, posting or not, I'm thinking and praying for you girls all the time!!
Krystie--So sorry I didn't realize about your EDD! Your little star is forever shining brightly over us all! *kiss*
Indy-- Congrats on your BFP!! Wishing you a healthy, happy 9 months!!
mumstheword--Welcome.... sending a little your way!!
mollycat-- You won't be a stranger, right?? It's hard enough around here without Angel... can't even begin to imagine you BOTH being gone! *hugs* Thanks for the quick chat the other night! *kiss*
Mel--Good luck with your BT results! Sorry things have been so screwy for you this month! *hugs*
Hannah--So sorry to hear that d@mn witch showed! Don't feel stupid for having hope, hon! We all feel that same hope every month--and it's bad enough to have her show up, but to show up late and get your hopes up... I know how depressing it is! Hope you feel better soon, and wish you lots of luck with this next cycle. *hugs*
fifi--Saw your great scan pics! They're awesome! So happy for you that things are going so well! *kiss*
jenushka--Congrats on your great scan! I can only imagine what a relief it is for you to see your little bub moving all around! Did you get some new pics? for you and lots of luck with your next scan! *hugs*
smi--Grrr! Sorry, hon.... *hugs*
tempus--Completely understandable that you would feel anxious *hugs* Saying lots of prayers and sending massive stickyvibes your way!!
AJC & plc-- You're both always so supportive! I'm so grateful for you both--you always have just the right things to say to give us hope and make us all feel comforted! Love ya both! plc, I haven't forgotten about your package--will get it out hopefully within a week, hopefully I'll feel better soon! *kiss*
issy--Aww, it makes me so happy to see your post! Saying lots of prayers for some higher numbers after tomorrow's test!
WTH--My for your New Year blessing! *hugs*
Hi's and hugs to Megsmum, buliej, Easha, Ruthie, MO3B, and all the other lovely ladies that I know I've missed! Always thinking of you all!
Ok, I guess I lied.... not so super short, eh? lol.... Ok, that's it from me for now. *hugs* for everyone!!
So sorry I haven't been able to get on sooner. You wouldn't believe it well we got back from our holidays finally found time to get the computer fixed so it was gone for a few days that afternoon we get the computer back we set it up and I started to cook dinner watchig big storm clouds heading our way anyway I start dishing up dinner and the storm hits with everything it can wind, lightening, hail and really heavy rain. So anyway I hear whats sounds like a waterfall coming from the computer room so I walk in and you wouldn't believe it there was water pouring down from the light in the ceiling right on top of the computer. So the computer was flooded.
We quickly tried to move the computer but I thought it was to late. DH said put it out in the sun tomorrow and let it dry out before we try and put it back on. Well we put it back on and guess what the thing still works so thats the reason I have been gone for so long.
Now for my update I had a u/s today (7 weeks) and I saw my little buttons heart beat it was 143 the lady said that was really good. She said anything over 120 is good. She said it had implanted in the right spot and everything looked good so far. So fingers crossed.
I have alot of catching up to do so I will try and read back as far as I can and come back on with some personals
Jen - Sorry to hear you are sick, you must be run down from being so busy. Hope you feel better soon. Where has Angel gone by the way? She hasn't been on the thread for so long? I hope everything is going well for her.
Hannah - I am so sorry. To have AF show up at all is devastating but to be 3 days late is just cruel! Looks like 2009 will be the year for us
Tam83 - Congrats on your scan
plc - thanks for your kinds words
Issy - We haven't 'met' - hi!
Tempus - thanks heaps for the good luck! I completely understand your worry, unfortunately I think everyone on this thread will feel the same. I feel so sad for all of us that we will never experience the 'innocence' of pregnancy again.
smi - sorry to hear AF is about to show up.
jenushka - woo hoo on your scan!
Mannie & Toccara - Hope you are both doing ok
Hi to maddysmum, babymiracles, indy, kristielove, megsmum, AJC, WTH, possums and anyone else I have missed. I might not write your name but I think of you all.
AFM - just called the specialist and I was so nervous! Spoke to the nurse who said my result for ovulation was positive! I am really happy but at the same time I am thinking what's the problem then??? I had my first BT done on CD20 and my prog level was 2 which is really low (they say about levels 4 or 5 to say you have o but they like to see levels above 14). Well, I had this BT done on CD29 and my levels are at 37! She said it is very high and is very positive. I asked if there was anyway the BT would've picked up if I was pg and it wouldn't have but implantation does cause the prog levels to rise which is a good sign so it is always possible. I won't ever know if they have risen from o day though. It's too early to test at the moment but I am having some pg symptoms. I have really, really sore bbs especially around the sides and they are almost throbbing and tingling at times. I have had a bit of cramping and heartburn. This is all normal leading up to my AF but that isn't due for another week and although my bbs get a bit sore they are never this sore. It could just be all in my head though, it would probably be too early to get any symptoms anyway. I know I just have to be patient but because this month is a longer cycle I feel like I have been in the TWW forever.......and I have another week to wait if AF doesn't show up first!
The dilemma I have is that I have to go out for a work dinner tonight and I am not sure whether to have wine with dinner? I will be driving so I would only have one maybe two glasses. Not drinking doesn't worry me but I don't want to raise suspicion among my work mates! We went to a bar after our meeting today and I had an OJ and a girl asked me if I was pregnant. Thank goodness she said it quietly ad not in front of everyone!
It's so hard to try and double guess my symptoms as I know I had cramping and really sore bbs when I was pg but because it was over a year ago and don't really remember exactly how it felt. Sad I know.
fifi - Woo hoo! for good news at your 20 scan. Thanks for sharing the pictures of your perfect bub.
jenushka - It must have been incredible to hear that little heart beating away. Glad everything is going well.
smi - Hey, how's it going? Sending you some anti-AF vibes anyway. (It ain't over 'til she shows).
toccara & mannnie - Thinking of you both.
tempus - I'm sending you lots of zen vibes since jenushka was kind enough to leave me in charge of them. I know its hard to relax. If only we could just stop thinking for a while, I'm sure it would be much easier.
issy - that this is the one you get to keep.
plc - Wow! Not long now.
jen - Sorry you're not feeling well. You've been so busy lately, I guess its finally caught up with you, huh? Take care of yourself and I hope you feel better soon.
tam - Great to hear that you and bub are both doing so well.
Mel - I have everything crossed for a wonderful Christmas present for you. I know what you mean about second guessing every symptom. If only I could stop thinking completely during TWW, I know I'd find it much easier.
Hi to buliej, indy, ajc, mollycat, megsmum, mo3b, krystie, ruthie, wth, mumstheword, mo3b and anyone I have missed.
AFM - I've gotten over myself today and am getting on with things today. Just as well I had already planned a day of shopping with mum tomorrow. I could do with some retail therapy.
Smi - you should be ashamed of yourself, fancy forgetting to talk to me (of all people). No seriously, that's ok. When you can, hope everything is going good for you.
PLC - Not long to go now.....
AJC - Thanks for the message
I think it's time to spread some around. Make sure you all catch them, especially Tam, Indy, Issy and TM.
I'd love to give Tocarra and Mannie great big hugs, wish I could be there in person for both of you.
I'm sorry that I just can't do persies for each and every one of you, there is so much going on in here, it's hard to keep up.
AFM - Thank you to each and every one of you for your support. I somehow feel so much at peace with my decision, more relaxed then I have been in a long time. I seriously would love to join up with you all in the pg thread.
So sorry this is just a quick 'me' post, but I had my bloods done this morning and they have gone up 11 times higher in less than 72 hours which is good so far, from 18 on tuesday afternoon to 198 on friday morning. I am officially pregnant....but still not out of the woods yet. Dr is happy that they have more than doubled, but have to go back next friday for more tests. We are this is it....
I just wanted to give Mannie and Toccara big Girls I am so very very sorry for your losses I hope you both can get some answers from your doctors - leave no stone unturned! Massive for you both.
Issy - Great to see you back and congrats on the BFP! Those results sound excellent!
Sorry for going so quiet this week, I have just been stressing in a big way about this pregnancy and as some of you may (or may not) have noticed when I am worried I just can't bring myself to post about it But not doing too bad today, will fill you in on this week sometime soon when I have a chance to do some persies.
megsmum - thankyou for the congrats...I must have missed your BFP announcement, Im so sorry....Congratulations hun, that is wonderful news I completely understand the stress and not being able to post anything when you feel like that, I feel the same way alot of the time. Try to relax hun....I know easier said than done right?
Tam - have been thinking about you. Am so happy to hear that everything is going nicely so far. Am sure everything will be fine. Big Hugs.
Issy - Wow - so lovely to hear from you again, and even better to hear you have a BFP!!! Congratulations!!! Sounds really positive, wishing you a very happy & healthy 9 months.
megsmum - can understand you being cautious. I felt the same way, I was even scared to tell our family & friends at 16 weeks incase something happened. Big Hugs, you'll get there.
Mel1979 - My prog levels the month I fell pg with this bub were terrible! I O'd on cd19 (knew as I was temping) and because I took the bt on cd21 it just didn't have time to rise enough. I was so discouraged and my BFP that month was very unexpected. Good luck.
Big Hugs to everyone else.
Little 'me' update - still on 'rest', had some more brown discharge yesterday but is gone now. Saw Ob yesterday afternoon and he did another scan, bub still very happy in-utero (sp?) and growing nicely. I am not good at sitting still but at least there are some nice things on tv at the moment. The Ellen show is good cause she's giving away heaps of presents to people - nice to see such generosity & happiness when there seems to be so much doom & gloom about the economy etc on the news.
I have a strong feeling that this Bub will arrive within the first two weeks of Jan, call it mothers intuition we'll have to wait & see if I'm right.
Even DH said he was disappointed as he was looking forward to a positive result. Thats saying a lot for him since he usually remains neutral so I don't get my hopes up even more. I just feel achy and tired and miserable. Its one thing that I'll never have the innocence of first pregnancy again. Now I'll never be able to just go with the flow while TTC (like last time). The need to be pregnant again is just too much.
. Sorry you had to be here, but glad you have joined our wonderfully supportive group of women.
that 2009 brings you both your forever babies.
for both of you.
for you.
So anyway, that meant I was only on cd21 when I had the bloods done, so they should be very low. I am going back tomorrow for another blood test and I am hoping they have gone up 
for everyone!!!
Congrats on your BFP!! Wishing you a healthy, happy 9 months!!
your way!!
I know what you mean about second guessing every symptom. If only I could stop thinking completely during TWW, I know I'd find it much easier.
I hope you both can get some answers from your doctors - leave no stone unturned! Massive 
Bookmarks