Boy a lot has happened in here since I last posted - it is difficult to keep up
Ruthie : Good luck with the test. Fingers crossed that you get your BFP, and that everything will be perfect this time around. You deserve it hon
Jen: you are such an amazing support for everyone on this thread. Big hug just for being you
Mel: Really feeling for you honey. Take care this sunday - maybe you could do something special to celebrate your angel on that day
Megsmum: glad you are feeling a bit better. Good luck with the scan on monday - wishing you lots of success this time around
Toccara - I know how you feel - I too am terrified of having another m/c. Fingers crossed we both get a BFP soon and a healthy baby to hold in our arms very soon
Hannah: Have a great time in Melbourne. So sorry to hear about what your cousin in going through. Let her know that there are a lot of people here praying for her
Possums - Sorry that you have had to join this thread though. I am also doing IVF. It can be so stressful can't it, and so devastating after taking so long to finally get a BFP, only to m/c. Praying that the next IVF cycle will be a success for us both, and for all of the ladies in this thread who are undertaking IVF.
Dellydoo - Wishing you every success with the FET. I am doing the same thing this cycle - first blood test next tuesday.
MO3B - I am so sorry you have been having such a hard time. Been thinking of you. Take care of you honey
Mannie - congrats on BFP - wonderful news
Jenuska, Rachelswirl, Tutmae and all other pregnant ladies - belly rubs for you and wishing you the most happy and healthy pregnancies. I hope lots more of us from this thread join you very soon
WTH, Angel, Megsmum, and everyone else I have missed. Sending you hugs and best wishes
Me (37) DF (50) 5 september 2008 (6 w 4 d)
FET this month (first blood test next tuesday!)
hi everyone...wishing you all well...and thanks again for the nice welcomes...
sorry just not up for more personals today....I'll get there though and will chat more
Wow, I was having trouble keeping up on the old thread, then I go away for a week and now I'm doing some serious catchup. (Still trying to keep you all straight in my head!) OK, so here goes for my 1st go at personals:
Mannie- congrats on the - an excellent way to start a new thread!
Megsmum- good luck for your next cycle, sending you lots of sunny its beautiful in Perth today)
BM- same to you. with starting the IVF
Mel1979 and dellydoo- looks like we are 2WW buddies this month. Wishing you lots of . I?m going to test next Thurs, unless AF shows up uninvited.
MO3B- so sorry to hear you are having such a hard time, our thoughts are with you.
Ruthie-I haven?t been here very long but you seem to be a really strong wonderful lady so I?m sure that you will handle all the curve balls that seem to bounce around here (sorry, not good at sports metaphors) Good luck with the POAS. I?m also going to say thanks for the general babydust and hope I?ve managed to scoop some up!!
Melissa,- hello but sorry that you are here, if you know what I mean, good luck on starting down the TTC path again
Possums- just need to put in a little story cos there is always hope around: My Mum had an et preg after she had me and ended up with only 1 badly damaged tube left and was told there wasn?t any way that a baby could happen naturally for her. Then when she was 40, she went to my Dad and told him she was either entering menopause or she was pregnant- I now have a 13 year old brother!! Hope is a very good thing.
Fifi and rachelswirl- keep growing those sticky bubs of yours, all the best
Jen- a big hello back, am in awe of your ability to keep everyone straight!
OK, sure I?ve missed someone, so I?m sending out lots of sticky vibes and to all who are here. Have to say that I find the number of preg women around seems to greatly increase during the TWW, maybe they are drawn in by the LH surge (sorry that?s a little disturbing ) Anyway, 1/2 way through 2WW so am chanting
Also, having a little problem with the babies, babies, everywhere thing. There are 5 babies of close friends due in the next 4 weeks (plus one that arrived last week). Can't help thinking that I would have been nearly 5 mths along, sigh.
Must be around I just need to find it- shouldn?t be hard, I never dust my house, it MUST be piling up in the corners!!
Oh Indy, I have completely given up on keeping everyone in order. It takes time, I think. I hope.
Sorry you're struggling with babies everywhere, it's tough, but I always choose to look at it as a positive reminder of what is possible for us, not a reminder of what we don't have. It makes it a lot easier.
Big
Big big for all you lovely ladies, I'm off to eat my lean cuisine and try and keep it down. Back on the steroids, so hopefully they do their job. Start back at work on Monday (just a day a week but I'm dreading it!) as DH and I have been surving on $500/wk (less rent that's less than $200 for bills etc) so the customers will just have to deal with the possibility of being thrown up on. Maybe I'll give them a discount if that happens.
Indy- I LOVE hearing that story about your mum...it does give me hope...people always say with only one tube left, which is damaged, we have virtually no chance...but you never know! good luck with the TWW!! And I totally get it about the babies everywhere thing
babymiracles...I too hope we both have success with our next IVF cycle... (unless of course we have a miracle beforehand!)
ruthie- good luck with the POAS!!! quite nerve wracking
megsmum- good luck with the sniffing and jabbing- I hope your body reacts like it's meant to
tocarra- that must be hard with your friend pregnant... a friend of mine had both started trying for a baby around the same time...and she has a gorgeous little girl now, and whenever I see her I always think...that could have been me if things had worked out differently
mel and mannie- hi, hope you are OK
hannah- have a good time away
where there's hope...thank for the nice words...I pray we all do find the energy to hope and that hope turns into a baby in our arms one day
afm- doing ok...just struggling a bit at work today...and thinking that if our first pregnancy had worked out I would have had a baby this month...ah well, our turn WILL come...I have to believe that. Plus images of that awful scan which will be 2 weeks ago as of tomorrow..keep replaying in my head...me staring at that screen willing their to be a heartbeat, but realising there simply wasnt one anymore...
on the upside...I've now been able to return to yoga and that helps...and some moments in some days I do experience some joy....so that's a start!
you ladies are lovely...hello to anyone I have missed
Emma
xx
Possums - totally understand how your feeling, I'd also be over the 3 month mark now and in the safe zone (to a certain extent) so don't let it get you down, I just hopped back on and tried again and hey presto a BFP so don't give up hope it can happen, and Im 37 so I aint no young chicken and only have limited amount of good eggs but as long as I've got them I'll just keep on trying.
Indy - Im chanting along with you and hoping the witch doens't show..goodluck
Hannah - am thinking of you this weekend and will say a little prayer for your cousin at mass.......will also say a prayer for my bub and for alll you lovely ladies Ttcing
Tut - oh my ....well if you have to chuck you have to chuck I know how your feeling, though its only been dry wretching can't imagine it getting worse though doc said it probably will...oh the joys.....wouldn't swap them for the world! Goodluck
Ruthie - any news yet??????
Babymiracles - goodluck with your IVF cycle, my good friend is also going through it next week so this will be her 4th attempt, she's my age 37 soon to turn 38 so she's praying hard that this time the bub will stick...am hoping too.... for you
Mel - chin up lovely lady, remember everyday is a miracle and soon you too will be holding yours as will all our ladies on this thread so go on vent all you like thats what we are here for!
Jen - have a great weekend making babies...lots of Im throwing your way girlfriend!
Met our OBGYN today lovely man, very nice and good bedside manner, he explained to me why pregnant women may spot or bleed during their 1st trimester as I have been spotting last few days and that it should stop by week 16. He said its because the embryo attaches itself to the wall of the endometrium and burrows in causing implantation spotting then because the other side of the wall of the uterus still swells up during the pregnancy it may shed and bleed and cause light bleeding, however he did say it is not uncommon for women to spot the whole way through pregnancy. Phew well that makes me feel less anxious, he also did say that there was no point taking any progestrone injections or tablets etc as should the progesterone drop then its not a viable pregnancy anyway and your body is trying to shed the embryo...hmmm yes I suppose he's right there still doesn't make it any easier on all of us ....however moving on......he said the important thing is eating well and that I have enought to eat well and drink lots of water (thats not a problem for me I'm overweight as it is so food has never been an issue and I've just been drinking litres of water cause the pg is making me so thirsty) and that in 2 weeks time he wants an ultrasound and to hear the heartbeat, that is the most important thing, he's not a big believer in HCG levels as that can make mothers anxious and cause unnecessary stress....so overall both my DH and I really liked him and his straightforwardness..got blood tests done today so find out the levels tommorrow but I promised him I won't stress
My sister is so trying not to let on to my mum that I'm pregnant and I promised her that I'd tell mum once I hear the heartbeat in 2 weeks.....I can't wait for that day!
To all the lovely ladies I've missed your in my thoughts as always smi,joey,megsmum,jenushka,Krystie,Angel,Toccara,MO 3B,Tam,WTH and anyone I've not mentioned...goodluck on your journey this week..Im hoping for lots of BFP's by end mid next month BRING IT ON!!!
Just wanted to pop in and say hi. Have been super busy lately so have not even had time to turn the computer on let alone get on BB.
Mannie - congrats on your BFP - how exciting
Hugs for you all
AFM - DH and I have started chinese herbs which we have termed "devil water" eeeeewwwwwww so so gross but if it does the trick it wil turn out to be miracle water. Have quite severe ov pains today. Believe I Ov yesterday as I had massive spike in temp today. DH got also of BD in so fingers crossed this is our month.
I am so so tired so off to bed now - will check in, in a few days
Hi girls, I hope you are all doing well. Many many stickyvibes and babydust for you all!
I am just bursting to let you all know that DH and I just heard our baby's heart beating for the very first time! We've seen it twice on ultrasound, but wow, there is noting sweeter than actually hearing that beautiful sound! We bought a fetal doppler and even though it says that you can hear the heart beat from 12 weeks, we managed to hear it just now at 11w2d! We listened to my heart first (around 85bpm) and then couldn't believe it when we heard the baby's going around 160bpm!
I've made a basic little video so I could share it on facebook, so if anyone wants to hear it, here it is .
KrystieLove: it's the most amazing sound. i bought one of those from ebay and i heard my bub at just 8 weeks, but saying that i would have prob been more like 10 as jumped 2 weeks ahead. there is nothing as magical as hearing it. the doppler i got came with a cable you can hook up to your laptop, so i have mine on my phone and can listen when ever i like.
I had another litttle listen last night and bub is still beating strong. its hard to convince myself not to walk around with it strapped to my belly.
they are the most amazing things, i would recommend them to anyone!
Hey there, just a real quickie before I go to work
Mannie - So glad your appointment went really well and that your OB is so straight up and reassuring about things. Hoping you have a nice high hcg and sending you heaps of
Easha - good luck with your herbs, aren't they vile!!!!! I have been taking them for two months now and have gone from an incredibly painful, heavy AF that came anywhere from CD21 to CD40-odd to a nice comfortable 31 and 28 day cycle thus far. Hope you have as much success!
Ruthie - ?? any news hun?
Krystie - for hearing the heartbeat!!!!!!! Must be the most beautiful sound in the world.
Woohoo, its FRIDAY!!!!! Have a good one girls!!
mannie...wonderful news that your appointment addressed your concerns! I gotta say you gvie me lots of hope since I am 37 as well...Lord willing we'll get pregnant again soon it's been excatly a year this cycle.
Good Morning Gorgeous Girls
Ruthie - News???? Darling whatever the result you have all of our support. Be Strong.
Oh Mannie - That is so lovely - cannot wait to hear great news in two weeks - you have another TWW!!!
Baby Miracles - when do you test????
Fifi - If you strap a doppler on full time, it may get a little difficult to get dressed and to explain that strange thumping noise following you around.
Kyrstielove - It is seriously the most beautiful sound in this world - am a bit weepy!
Emma - I am so sorry honey and welcome to BB. I am so sorry for your loss and it sounds like the fog is starting to lift. Good luck honey, I hope 2009 is it for all of us.
Indy - I know what you mean, if they are not pregnant, they have just given birth. I have a friend that I love but I am finding it really difficult to "forgive" her for getting pg so easily. I am still working on it!
Easha - DEVIL WATER????? Whatever works sweetie!
Megsmum - Glad to hear you sounding more like your old self. Get sniffing and jabbing!
AFM - So tired - first week back at work. DP comes back tonight I have not seen him for 2 weeks (my girlfriend went with me to the FET!). I miss him so much. Ooh - I parked in a random carpark yesterday and it had TWW painted on it - a sign???? I hope so!
Love to all
Dellyxxx
hello lovely girls!!!!!
delly - understandable to be so tired - pls look after yourself! I saw TWW on a numberplate the other day - I'll take it as a good sign for you too
smilanatu & mannie - I'm here as a fellow 37 yr old to convince you that there is hope for us "maturer" ladies - lol!
krystie - great to hear chyan for the first time and thx for sharing it with us
easha - great to hear from you - yuck re devil's water - i remember taking something that was absolutely vile from the naturopath and it did lead to a BFP 2 mths later so hope the same for you
melissa - refer easha - re yucky potions, fingers crossed honey
jen - no post hun?! u must need time for or an extra big
hello and huge hugs to everyone else - just because I don't mention your name doesn't mean I don't keep across what's happenin with you - only time constraints stop the personals here. so big and have a good day!!!
Toccara--Oh, cool! At least you get DH until after Thanksgiving! That's WAY better! Plus, with the way time flies, Jan. 2 will be here before you know it, and he'll be done! I'm happy for you! How's the new place? Are you all moved in and unpacked? *hugs*
Megsmum--Glad to hear you're feeling better... sometimes you just need some space to deal with things.... we all know how that is! So back to sniffing and jabbing.... ah, the things we do.... it will be SO worth it in the end, you'll see! Lot's of luck for your scan on Mon. Will say lots of prayers for you!
Ruthie--Thinking of you! Whatever your news, don't forget that we're here for you! *hugs*
babymiracles--Aww, thanks! I get amazing support here, so it's quite easy to give back in return! *hugs*
Indy--Whew! 1 week away.... I feel bad.... it's hard for me to catch up if I miss 1 day, much less 1 week! This is definitely a busy thread--we'll keep you on your toes!
Oh, and btw, a pen and paper work wonders at helping me keep everyone sorted! lol.... wish I could say it's because of my brilliant mind, but that would be a huge whopper of a lie! Sending lots of anti-AF vibes your way!
tutmae--Hope you make it thru work without blowing chum on anyone! At least it's only 1 day a week.... hope the steroids help! Much love.... *kiss* and bellyrubs!
Possums--Ooh, hon.... the images that keep replaying.... I'll never forget that as long as I live! It was like a screenplay that was set on replay.... it seemed never-ending... I just want to assure you that it does and it will get better--I pinky promise! I pray it's sooner for you! Big *hugs*
Mannie--So happy for you that your appt. went well, and you have such an honest and straightforward doctor that's looking out for you and your little sticky bub! Thanks for the babydust--here's some for you!
Easha--Wow, that was one huge temp spike! I've got everything crossed for you--hope that "devil's water" does the trick!
Krystie--Awww! So happy you got to hear little Chyan's I tried to click on the link, but you have to log in or register, and I don't have a Facebook account, so I couldn't listen to it! *sigh* Will you still be making the trip out to Cali in Jan--cuz I would sure love to hear it in person--and give some bellyrubs, too!
fifi--I always start to type "Fluffy" because of your new name! rofl... I bet you already forgot it, didn't you? Remember.... Fluffy Bubblelips?! lol.... Hey, Angel spilled it about the sounds.... but that's ok.... the smilies work for me! All set up and ready to go, so PM me your info....
Melissa--Happy Friday to you! It's only Thursday here.... Grrr! 1 more day to go! Hope you have a great weekend! *hugs*
smi--Hey cycle buddy!!! I'm praying for you, hon, and got everything crossed (except my legs! rofl...) for you!
mollycat--Hey, girl! Where you been? Thinking of you! *hugs*
jenushka--How's the zen holding up? Been thinking of you lots! I'm fresh out of smilies, but heres some stickyvibes for you! *hugs*
Jen - I'm here, just lurking at the moment. Been sooooo busy. We've got validation at our scheme (where someone comes out inspects so many carers and the scheme office and gives us a grading), today's the last day, so most of us have been waiting for the dreaded phone call "you've been picked". So far I haven't had the call (touch wood). I don't really want someone out observing me for a few hours, couldn't think of anything worse, and that's when the kids go feral. So we've all had to make sure our paperwork is up to date, etc, etc, etc.......
Not much else is going on. Waiting, waiting, waiting......
Sorry that you have had to join this thread though. I am also doing IVF. It can be so stressful can't it, and so devastating after taking so long to finally get a BFP, only to m/c. Praying that the next IVF cycle will be a success for us both, and for all of the ladies in this thread who are undertaking IVF.
5 september 2008 (6 w 4 d)
- an excellent way to start a new thread!
its beautiful in Perth today)
with starting the IVF
. I?m going to test next Thurs, unless AF shows up uninvited.
) Anyway, 1/2 way through 2WW so am chanting 
for you
for hearing the heartbeat!!!!!!! Must be the most beautiful sound in the world.
or an extra big 
and have a good day!!!
Sending lots of anti-AF vibes your way!
I tried to click on the link, but you have to log in or register, and I don't have a Facebook account, so I couldn't listen to it! *sigh* Will you still be making the trip out to Cali in Jan--cuz I would sure love to hear it in person--and give some bellyrubs, too!
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