Trying to Conceive After Miscarriage or Loss October '08 #2

Rachelswirl: I'm praying all is well with you throughout your pregnancy.. your baby is fine and that's what's important. Always..wishing you the very best!♥ Keep us posted on how you do.;)
about me... uuuffffff am super nervous. I told hubby how I feel and he said he will buy me a FRER to see if it's true.
(nervously laughing)

Jen & Possums:.. thank you both hun.. well the health insurance is pretty good news.. in case there is a baby on the way.. I can literally RUN to a doc to save this baby... something I couldn't do with my Angel. So nervous.
Thank you for the support sweet mommas! ♥

:grouphug:

Possums - I am really sorry you have had to join us here. Yes - it is a busy thread. A place to go in times when you really need to lean on someone. You will find amazing support here from women who really understand what you are going through. A few of us gals here are also trying IVF. Take it easy and be kind to yourself :hug:

Had to pop in and see what you girls are up to and OMG Ruthie it sounds very positive....I have my fingers crossed and am praying for you......make sure you let us all know the result...

Jen and Smi - looks like a busy weekend for you 2 LOL enjoy it!!

Had morning sickness this morning just some dry wretching...horrible feeling but am glad the rest of the day was ok and just really really tired....doc appt tommorrow yay!!!

hugs to you all xxx

Hi everyone,

Sorry have only had time to lurk lately and not post. Been a bit down lately as well so haven't wanted to post anything negative. I am determined to be positive all month, well at least try. Failing miserably at the moment. :wall:

Angel - Where are you? Hope you are feeling better. We all miss you! :D

Melissal - Welcome, hope your stay here is short but in the meantime the ladies here offer the most wonderful support. I have only been on this thread for a few weeks but I am so glad I found it. You have been through such a tough time I :pray: that things get easier for you from here on in.
So many timesI have wished I could turn back time and start our TTC journey again just so me and DH could experience the excitement of pregnancy without all the fear and stress.
As for your SIL, just see how you feel but don't feel pressured or do anything you know you can't handle. She probably thinks she is helping by getting you involved.

Mannie - So happy to hear it is going well. It definitely sounds positive that all your symptoms are different to the last pregnancy. Sending :stickyvibesgirl::stickyvibesboy: your way! Make sure you come back to say hi and tell us how you and your little bub are going.

Jen - Wow, congrats on the great fundraising total. You must be so busy. Make sure you make time for :bd: You always know the right things to say, what would we do without you!

Dellydoo - The TWW is getting shorter for us. Good luck, I am thinking of you. I am due to test next Friday if AF doesn't beat me too it! I am praying for both of us.

Ruthie - Congrats on the insurance, I hope it helps to make your TTC journey easier and less stressful. Your signs sound very promising, I know you are nervous but if it is meant to be I'm sure it will all work out for the best.

FifiClaire - So happy to hear the bleeding stopped. Congrats on the beginning of your baby bump!

Possums - Welcome, I am new here too but you really will find it helps to talk to these wonderful ladies.

Rachelswirl - Good luck with everything! :crossfingers:

Hi to Mollycat, WTH and smi and anyone else I missed. :)

I just had a look at the Jonas method as suggested by Jen, very interesting. Anything is worth a try I guess!

AFM - As I said been a bit down this week, Sunday is one year since our m/c and I just feel sad. I keep thinking of how happy DH & I were this time last year as I was pregnant and we were so excited about the future. Not sure how I will cope on Sunday but I have a wonderful DH and all you lovely ladies to lean on!

Better go, DH is calling.....

rachel - I hope the bleeding stops soon. Take care of yourself and bub.

ruthie - Hoping you get some good news - whatever you're hoping for.

mannie - I hope all goes well with the doc tomorrow.

mel - :hug: I'm sorry to hear you've been down. Don't feel that you have to stay away, we're here to help each other through those down times. Staying positive is all well and good, but sometimes you just have to let the negative out. Hoping you get a BFP.

wth - I was fine holding the newborn (wasn't sure I would be). But I looked at him and just new that everything would be okay and that one day (not too far away) I would be holding my own baby. It was seeing DH with him that I found hardest. I felt sad that I couldn't give him his own baby to hold. But, one day, it will happen, for ALL of us. :hug:
Goodluck for the coming cycle!

tocarra - Great to see you pop your head in. :pray: you get a wonderful birthday present.

jen - Well done on the fundraising total. Great to know all that hard work paid off.

fifi - Glad the bleeding has stopped. Take care of yourself.

smi - :pink-babydust: Here's to catching that egg.

hello and :hug: to adele, possums, angel (miss you around here, are you okay?), plc, melissa, mollycat, mo3b and anyone else I have missed. :bluedust::stickyvibesboy:

AFM - I have been having a really good week this week. Could be to do with the fact that I'm going to Melbourne for a few days. Some friends and I are going to catch up with an old high school friend and we're also going to see Wicked. Then tonight I got an email from my cousin. She's about 23-24 weeks (her EDD is 4 days before mine) and they've picked up an anomaly in the baby's brain. Its uncertain what it means, there isn't much to be done except wait and see. Worst case, her baby could die. If he survives, he could have some sort of neural impairment, or he could be perfectly fine. Her and her husband already have one child with a serious genetic condition. I'm just :pray: that they get a healthy child this time round.

Thanks Hannah.

My heart breaks when I see my DH holding a baby or playing with our nieces and nephews, he will make a wonderful father and I can't wait to give him that.

Have a wonderful time in Melbourne and try to forget about the stress of TTC for the weekend (impossible I know but we can but try.....).

To everyone - I am so grateful to be sharing this journey with all of you and I look forward to each and everyone one of us getting a BFP - it will happen!

:bluedust::pink-babydust:

Mannie--Much :goodluck: for today's appt!


Mel--Oh, hon, please don't feel like you can't post when you're feeling negative and down! The whole point of this thread is to be able to share the ups and downs, the struggles, pain, and frustration.... and of course, the happiness, joy, friendship, and laughter are an added bonus! This thread is your sanctuary--if you can't express when you're feeling blue here with us, then when and where else can you? Family and friends, while they may try their hardest, just really don't get it--but we do! So please, take advantage of our shoulders--lean on us for support--that's what we're here for! Don't feel like you always have to be cheery and optimistic--we ALL have our down days! Big hugs for you! Remember..... our shoulders..... you lean..... ;) My thoughts and prayers are with you on Sunday as you remember your angel baby!



Hannah--Enjoy your trip to Melbourne! Hope you can use that time to just relax and enjoy being with your friends--you could really use it, I think it will be great for you! Ooh, lucky you--I'm sure you'll really enjoy Wicked!

So sorry to hear about your cousin... please tell her that she and her baby are in my thoughts and prayers!



Angel--This place just isn't the same without you! :( Miss you much.... *kiss*



Big :grouphug: for my long-time mates smi, mollycat, Toccara, issy, Van, Chappas, WTH, megsmum, Easha, & Ruthie


And big :hug: for my new mates dellydoo, Tam, anneebee, Emmykate, babymiracles, Rachel B, babyonboard, MO3B, missbec, joni, Milla, mumma&bubba, Melissa, Indy, & Possums :bluedust:



Big :bellyrubs: for my BFP friends Krystie(and little Chyan *kiss*), Mannie, jenushka, joey, fifi, larz, pbstar, tutmae, tina, plc, AJC, Katiegirl, Rachel S, & Leyza :stickyvibesgirl:

Jen- yes DH is still trianing but he is training at the jail by on new place until the day after Thanksgiving then he going back to training all week out of town and coming home on the weekend he will be done jan 2nd ... so I guess I will offically be back to ttc in jan but I'm so scared to get pg again ...

ATM well I just found out my best friend is pg about two months along so her edd is about a month or couple weeks after what my last edd should have been I want to be happy for her but its a little hard I know she knows how I feel tho she lost a set of twins and had two more m/c's ... I'm looking forward to tcc again but at the same time I'm scared of having another m/c my heart can't take another lost ... I love all you girls big :hug: babydust and stickyvibes ....

Hi everyone,

Sorry to have not posted since my last downer of a post, but had to take a bit of time to myself to get over it all. And I'm feeling a bit better today, apart from being really tired from the nasal spray, so thought I'd better do a little post.

Toccara - It is so hard finding out about friend's pregnancies isn't it? :hug: It's not that you don't feel happy for them, but just more sad for yourself. I understand that fear too, I feel it myself but hang in there - you will have a baby to hold!

Jen - Hey there cycle buddy, we're a bit closer again this cycle! At least I haven't had to do the whole Pill thing again - no more long IVF cycles for me!!

Mel1979 - :hug: no doubt about it, one year anniversaries suck. I had mine 3 weeks ago today and it was awful. Make sure you and your DH take good care of each other on Sun!

HannahD - I'm so sorry about your cousin's bub, how awful for her :( I hope you have a nice time in Melbourne despite, it is such a great city to visit.

Mannie - Congratulations :hooray: and all the best for today.

WTH - Good luck for today!! And thanks for the ear over the last few days.

Possums - Welcome to our thread and I'm so very sorry for your loss :hug: I hope your stay is a short one! The ladies here are a wonderful support. And like WTH said, there are a few of us here doing IVF as well, so I hope you feel right at home. Take care.

Ruthie - Yay for the health insurance, although I have to admit as a former health worker, you health system confuses the hell out of me LOL I'd be POAS with those symptoms too!

RachelS - Glad to hear the bleeding has stopped, take it easy...

dellydoo - So happy to hear that you've had an FET, all the best for the TWW!

Melissal - Hi and welcome, I'm so sorry for your loss :( The baby conversations are hard aren't they? I must admit that I avoid them wherever possible. Sounds like a good plan about the birth though, don't make yourself do anything that you don't think you can cope with, take it from me a birth is a pretty intense experience. All the best with whatever you decide.

Angel - Come back!! Will miss you too :(

Phew, I did it! I hope I got everyone, but a big hi to anyone that I have missed!

AFM, the sig covers it pretty much. Just sniffing and jabbing away for now and have my first scan on Mon. I am absolutely terrified we will have another disaster like last month :(

Quick post:

Ok so now I feel slight lower back cramping as if AF was comming.. then again I felt just that with this angel bub and my other two.. SOOOO CONFUSING!!!!

Rachelswirl: I would be too (paranoid) but your baby will make it nice, safe, healthy & sound to this world on your Due date!!!!! Sending you a HUGE MEGA SQUEEZING HUG your way!!!!!!!!!!!

Mel, HannhD, Dellydoo, Jen, Mannie, Possums: (holding your hands) tomorrow morning I will POAS.. whatever comes.. I will accept.
if BFP I will be happy scared..if BFN I will be ok. I am seeing the specialist in Nov. (just around the corner)
Thank you for your support! (all of you) means the World to me! :grouphug:

Jen Jen: LOVE YOU TO DEATH!!! Thank you sweet sweet momma.I needed that hug.. (nervous laughing)..LOL
let's see... I wanna POAS..just get it over with.


WTH: hugs to ya:hug::nahnah:

Toccarra: You will have your miracle momma. I'm praying so hard for that.

Megsmum: Boy am I there with ya.. HI here SUCK.. some are good.. Thank God this one is the same HI hubby had a few years ago in his prev. job (REALLY REALLY GOOD) so am super happy about that.

I'm POASing tomorrow in the AM. (nervous as heck!!..LOL)

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Ruthie- good luck with the poas... please let us know either way how it goes. I am crossing my fingers for you...

I have been shopping today and am now SHATTERED!!!! I am just going to get an early night and then come on here to check on you ruthie tomorrow!

Hi everyone

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 :pray:

Jen: you are such an amazing support for everyone on this thread. Big hug just for being you :hug:

Mel: Really feeling for you honey. Take care this sunday - maybe you could do something special to celebrate your angel on that day :comfort:

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 - :welcome: 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. :hug:

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:comfort:

Mannie - congrats on BFP - wonderful news:dance:

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)
:angel: 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 :bfp: - an excellent way to start a new thread!
Megsmum- good luck for your next cycle, sending you lots of sunny :bluedust: its beautiful in Perth today)
BM- same to you. :goodluck: with starting the IVF
Mel1979 and dellydoo- looks like we are 2WW buddies this month. Wishing you lots of :pink-babydust: . 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 :rolleyes:) Anyway, 1/2 way through 2WW so am chanting :noaf:

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 :bluedust: around I just need to find it- shouldn?t be hard, I never dust my house, it MUST be piling up in the corners!!

Take care, Indy

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 :hug:

Big big :hug: 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.

Much love to you all!!

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

Hi ladies,

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....:crossfingers: 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 :bluedust: 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 :p

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!!!

OFF TO BED NOW FOR NAP AM SOOO TIRED

Hi girls,

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 :stickyvibesboy::stickyvibesgirl:
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 - :hooray: 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 :hug:
smilanatu & mannie - I'm here as a fellow 37 yr old to convince you that there is hope for us "maturer" ladies - lol! :hug:
krystie - great to hear chyan for the first time and thx for sharing it with us :hug:
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 :hug:
melissa - refer easha - re yucky potions, fingers crossed honey :hug:
jen - no post hun?! u must need time for :bd: or an extra big :hug:
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 :grouphug: 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! :hug: 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! :rofl: Sending lots of anti-AF vibes your way!



tutmae--Hope you make it thru work without blowing chum on anyone! :rofl: 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...:comfort: 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 :stickyvibesgirl: 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 :heartbeat: 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*



plc--*hugs* for you!

plc--We must have posted at the same time! :hug:



dellydoo--Enjoy your time with your DP! And the TWW--definitely a sign! Good luck! :goodluck: Here's some :bluedust: :pink-babydust:



Have to run to the school.... back later! :grouphug:

Jen: I have PM'd my details over! I knew angel would convince you. the smilies would do it!!
yup i had forgetten already, my brain has turned to mush!

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......

jen...why did I just picture you looking like a pretzel in the middle of the floor...:rofl:

Wow...anyway please to God DO NOT cross your legs...keep them babies OPEN!!!

fifi--Got it! Thanks! :hug: Now how do you add that little MSN picture on your page?



mollycat--Sorry you're stressed out.... :hug: Hope you don't get that phone call! :crossfingers:



smi--Have you seen my stats, girl? Believe me, they're OPEN! :rofl:

Jen - :rofl:

dellydoo - Yay for your Dh coming home! Mine used to travels heaps for work and I hated it. I hope the TWW is a sign for you!

Krystie - Yay for the little heartbeat! I used to love hearing DD's when I was pg - a lovely sound...

Easha - LOL at your devil water!!! Sounds gross, but I hope it works!

Mannie - Glad to hear the ob appt went well :)

Emma - So sorry you are struggling :hug: I won't say that you'll ever forget that day and the ultrasound because I know I'll never forget mine and the look on my obs face :( But I promise you that it does get easier to deal with as time goes by and one day you'll be able to think of it and just feel a little bit sad instead of totally shattered. Big :hug:

A big hi to smi, mollycat, fifi, plc, melissal, tutmae, Indy and anyone else I have missed. Hope you all have a nice weekend everyone - I know I'll be stressing about my scan all weekend :wall:

Jen - looks like i'm safe, no phone calls and she's back at the scheme office having a meeting. Just left over there, had the kids at playgroup, and thankfully she never came out to see us. Apparently she came out yesterday and pulled them up on handwashing between handling different childrens foods and the garbage - we've yet to work out how to wash our hands, put the hand towel (we're only allowed paper) in the bin without touching the bin (or do we have to wash our hands again).

So girls are we "chatting" tonight. I'll try to stay awake long enough :ROFL:

Hello to everyone. :hug::pink-babydust::bluedust::bluedust::stickyvibesgirl::sti ckyvibesboy: to share around.

Just popping in quickly to say thanks so much for the support ladies...it does help..

hope you all have a good weekend :)

Hi lovely ladies - just a quick one from me as I am on my way to a nap :asleep:

I had my first scan this morning and saw tiny little bean snuggled in tight with a heart beat of 130 bpm :hooray:

Bub measured a day or so behind but not enough to change the edd according to the scan lady...

Very happy, but I've got a little way to go before I will properly breathe out - another scan in 3 weeks, then the NT scan booked for 12 Dec :crossfingers:

BBL for persies...

Love, :bluedust::pink-babydust: and :stickyvibesgirl::stickyvibesboy: for all ...

xx

Ok.... just got back on here.. LOL Sorry to have kept you all waiting.. I was super busy cleaning today...
So I POASed and I got another ghost line (super super faint again).. craaaaazy.. but almost right now I wiped and saw some..well... not blood ..but like dark red/yellow CM.. am really hoping it's AF..really.. just in case I'm POASing next week again. (because this is exactly how it started with my angel bubba)

I just hope it's AF coming really..:redface:
ok more HI GOOD NEWS ...
Hubbys Health insurance covers FERTILITY MEDS AND..yes you read right.. AND IN VITRO 100%!!!!!!!!!!!:clap::dance::leap:

I know I won't need IVF cuz I have responded to the regular fertility meds super well.. but just in case it's good to know cuz God ivf is SUPER expensive and if it were our only resort to have a baby I was really doomed. (We can't afford ivf) but now that the HI covers that it's a HUGE relief!!!

So will be POASing till next week again.. I just don't want to go nuts like I did with my angel bubba and POASed with like 5 tests at a time.. ( a real waste) so I only bought one.. since I'm still seeing super faint lines I feel like if no AF I should wait one week and test again.

I did hear though that ovarian cysts can give you a false + HPT.. since I have PCOS I'm pretty sure that could be the case???

Thank you all for your support.. this is the first time I'm indifferent to a BFN or faint lines.. I have put behind me so much pain.. it's just .. I really want to see this doc and just see what his plan will be..(and if it will work)
I will feel more confident and less scared knowing he will be giving me meds and all that stuff.


Indy: Thank you hun. Please know you have a friend in me

tut: HUGEE HUG going your way and :bellyrubs:

Possums: :hug: I would have been 18 weeks 2 days today (sad)

Mannie: Glad your bubba is ok. About the prog. I disagree with your doc.. my baby (ies) would have been fins.. my prog. levels dropped because of my hormonal disorder due to PCOs.. so in a way he could be right.. but in my specific case he is wrong.. I had a prog. shot with my son if it weren't for that he too would have been an angel baby... ya know? I didn;t get the prog. shot with my other 3 babies.. so I KNOW it had something to do.. (among the other like insulin resistance)
Always wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!

Easha : Hi momma!! ♥

Krystielove Jenushka & fifi: YAAYYY on the heartbeat!! Wishing you a H&H 9 months and baby!

dellydoo, smi, Plc, Jen Thank you for your support

Mollycat: Hi ♥

Ok Mommas.. I'm out to sleep now.. it's almost midnight here in New Jersey....and I'm super BEAT! Nite Nite for those on this side of the globe??.. and Good Day for those on the other side.. :lol:
:grouphug:

well have had red streaking with my CM today all day and slight cramping (which I thought could be my intolerence to lactose and gluten since I had an overdose of those foods last night and this morning) however I think this bub may not be sticking and could end up a chemical pregnancy boohoo, I'm trying to stay positive but I think I will get AF this weekend and have to begin this whole process again next month. My sister says to just stay strong and listen to what the doc told me, but can't help but worry given what happened to me in August...Im sure you all understand, but am resigned to the fact I'm losing this one too. So not fair....will let you know how I go over the weekend and what the blood test results are.

Mannie: Stay strong hon. Just remember that bleeding can occur in the first trimester and be perfectly normal. Just look after yourself and your bub and remember we're all here for you! :hug:

Mannie - I had cramping at times in the 1st trim with this pg - pls don't lose hope just yet.

Mannie, stay strong and try to remain positive (I know it is hard). My best friend had really bad cramping with her 2nd baby and everything was fine. I have read on every website (and I've read a few) that spotting can be completely normal as well. I know you probably know all of these facts but it is hard to remind yourself of them when you are so scared.

It's horrible to be going through this though as when it has happened before it is natural to think the worst.

I will :pray: for you and am sending you heaps of :stickyvibesgirl::stickyvibesboy:

Make sure you take it easy and get plenty of rest.

Mel :goodluck:

thankyou ladies, I'm just so worried and scared and I know I have to stay strong, I just picked up my blood tests and they are low but its positive 26 u/l which is greater then 2. I'm 18 dpo but I'm 5 weeks according to the doctor so this is low which only makes me think m/c again. I should be between 40 and 2000 at week 4, week 5 they have written down between 400 and 10000! I thought this time would be different, and friends and family told me last time that its common to m/c with your first at my age, so was really hoping this one would stick. I haven't given up all hope yet, will see how I go over the weekend and next week. Even my progesterone is low so not good can only see this going one way again...don't know what I'd do without your support ladies. Thankyou x