Cindee: yay a little girl. how exciting and how wonderful you got a great result at your scan. I am so excited for you. Our first of many pieces of good news for 2009. What a way to start the year. Do you have names picked out yet or is it a secret
Thanks guys on the readings. Your interpretations actually correspond with mine. It was just FF that was making me think for some reason that ovulation was earlier. I am a shocker tracking my CM anyway Helen so it may very well correspond and I have just not recorded it.
I should have mentioned that on the 1/11 cycle I stopped taking my thyroid meds on CD21 and was using the progesterone cream since about CD11 which was early but my GP wanted me to get a bit of a head start for that cycle. I now only start using around CD16. As soon as I stopped taking the thyroid was when my temp dropped. That was the week I thought I was going to die and was totally freaked out and paranoid. I still cannot believe how much better I feel having stopped taking it and using only the prog cream. THank God for Dr Google or I may have been admitted to a psych ward by now.
Ok so if ovulation is later for me then DH and I need to repeat out ttc plan in about another week! He will be so impressed the most action he has had in month!!
Thanks again girls. What a wonderful help this group is and lets hope that I do get that looooooong temp spike Helen. I've never really looked into what happens to your temp when you get a BFP. Does it stay up after ovulation and not come down? I guess I should just keep taking the prog cream as well until testing day and if I get a BFN then stop it. I hadn't really thought that far ahead?? Usually I stop using the cream on CD26, but don't want to do that if I'm PG do I?
Yep Paula your temp will stay high once you are pregnant, and I would say yes to keeping up the prog cream when you get your BFP, but check with your Dr. Keep up the bedroom activity, you guys TTC will have to carry us that aren't getting any!
hi girls hope you all had a wonderful chrissy and new years. Was a very emotional one for us this year but we did get chloe's twinkle toes back they are absolutely beautiful. well i'm still waiting for my first af after the cs.I have never wanted it to come so badly i think back to before i was utd and i wished for all my power for her to never come and now i can't wait so that we can officially start ttc again. i will keep poping in and chating with you girls this month is going to be a bit of a rollercoaster i think as my dd looms closer it is also the day after my dh birthday so will just go with the flow and see how it all ends up.
Oh Laney, I am sending you the BIGGEST I can muster. Look forward to the fabulous news I am certain you will get.
Hey Jo, how nice of your mum to bring some yummy food for you. That hospital food sounds sooo gross. Can't wait to hear how the u/s goes on Wed, I've got everything crossed for you. I really hope you get to go home but if you have to move to Westmead, it will all be worth it when you get to take your baby girl home.
Lan, putting in some work with DH but I ovulate really late on my own (normally between days 19-22 without the help of meds) so I think you and David will catch up -which means we will be due on the same date to labour together!
Paula, sorry I can't be of any help but glad there are some FF experts in here in case I decide to chart!
Hi Dee, nice to hear from you. I really hope AF shows up soon so you can start your new journey. Best of luck.
Hi Cindee, welcome back! A little girl, how beautiful.
Best of luck to all the ladies going for u/s this week. Looking forward to hearing great news.
Hi Cindee, glad to see you back. I was actually thinking of you yesterday and wondering how you are going. Congrats on having a little girl. So now we have:
Rozzie - boy
Tildy - surprise
Sue - girl
Jo - girl
Laney - boy
Helen - I'm betting girl
Have I missed anyone? Oh this is so exciting!
I wonder how TM is going? We've not heard from her since before Christmas. Are you lurking TM? Thinking of you and hoping that you will soon be hopping on the TTC wagon again.
Dee, I was exactly the same in desperately wanting that first AF back. Mind you, it'll smack you like a freight train when it does because nothing says "not pregnant" like AF. But we'll be here for you.
Paula, I always get a fake spike around CD10 too. And that's when the CM usually starts. Ooooooh, you and Diana and I are so close.
Did I mention that my boobs are still sore? Why are they sore? Is it just insult to injury?
hey girls!
firstly - a huge sorry for going MIA!
I had a horrible december and if i thought i felt bad after losing Madison in AUG, my feelings were amplified after jacks Ist angelversary on the 30/11 and then her EDD on the 9th. I seriously thought my broken heart was going to fall right out of my chest. And i cried like i have never before -i thought i was losing my mind. And i am serious when i say that, i got into the darkest place i have ever been. I did'nt want to come on here because i was so negative about EVERYTHING and did'nt want to put that in here, esp as its not who i normally am and i did'nt feel any of you deserved that. And then i could'nt stop thinking about how this was the 2nd christmas in a row to not be home with a new baby and that made the lead into christmas even more traumatic for me. Then the thoughts start about the ultrasounds and how can she have been so on track at the 17 weeks one and it go downhill at the 19 week and then 22 week one. You guys know the thoughts...they just would'nt stop. So no TTC in Dec, i could'nt cope with the thought of even being preg last month and what that would mean we have to go through again. So of course when AF came 2 days ago, it still upset me that Af was here! See my irrational train of thoughts?!? So i was glad to get away for christmas, i had the Kylie concert the night before i left and was so happy to go have a girly night out and not have to worry about anything so i had a ball. Cut to christmas day and i was back to hiding in the toilet and having secret tearys throughout the day. My brother and girlfriend who are preg and due Aust Day were there christmas day and i was ok with seeing her huge belly as this is my brothers first baby and i am excited for him but then she started the sneaking out to have ciggies where my Grandma could'nt see (Brother and his girlfriend are both smokers) and i felt even more emotional and completely sick to the stomach. here she was 36 weeks breathing smoke right onto her babys body and i was so insulted. I do all the right things and still can't have another baby for "unknown reasons" and she is already hurting the one they have!!!! DH knew something was wrong and at at lunch put his hand on my leg and whispered was i ok and i burst into tears in front of everyone. Worse i had not internet no mob reception, nothing!
So now, DH is 50/50 about TTC again and what the future holds for us. i said yesterday it is now or never although never trying again is'nt an option for me i think i was trying some subtle pressure. The DS was talking to me about my friends baby who he could see a photo of on facebook and asked if her baby was dead too and i had to tell him not all babys die and he said well if you has eaten this and done this and drank this you could have a baby too and i expalined i did all the right things but i could'nt help our babys. i was getting upset and asked him to talk to his dad about it so then the next day DH tells me that Ds went up and said he needed to stop drinking alcohol and he was too fat (DH has a belly on him) and that was making our babies die. So i am not sure what is going throught his little mind to be thinking things like that...
As for you guys -ther are a few new to me who i will have to get to know so i am sorry this is your intro to me!!! i really hope you find this site the blessing i have!
I had ALOT to read through and cannot believe how quickly these tickers seemed to have moved! That in itself is really exciting!!!I really hope them moving alot is bringing some renewed hope and comfort to you! Some new babies to this forum are not that far away!
i also read with much interest about the psychic readings. I have a strong belief in them and if you remember the one i see predicted i was preg with Madison and told me to do the test, (so i went home did one and was!), said she could see me surrounded by pink (she was a girl), said i would be due late in the year /early new year (her EDD was 9/12/08), said we would be away for christmas (we ended up away) and in her tarot cards 2 days before THE ultrasound the death card was the first card out of the pack, 2nd was the scales -deciding what to do and 3rd out was a heartbreak card. I am going to hopefully see her again very soon and so will let you know how she goes.
Laney -i am sending you an email!
hope all is ok with you all otherwise! i have alot of time off this month so will be stalking here daily again!
hope you understand my timeout reasons -was'nt deserting you all! Funny how you guys ask after me and double check on things but a few friends who i needed over christmas just were not there at all. My horoscope said i wuld be cleaning out some friends this year!
xxjo
I have been away with DP for a few days, we went to Hervey Bay. It was nice to get away from the Gold Coast for a few days.
I will have to catch up on everyone's news as I have only just got back and wanted to wish everyone for 2009. I know it has to be a great year for all of us.
I also wanted to share some news with you all. DP and I got engaged! So now I can call him DF!!!! Now I know 2009 is going to be a wonderful year.
I will read all the news I have missed and get back to you all later. Hope you are all having a wonderful day!!
Congratulations Theresa! Dum dum di dum. Have you set a date yet? 2009 will be a good year. It has to be and you've given us our first piece of good news for the year.
Hi Jo, so glad you're back. Totally get what you were feeling and what you're going through. It's OK to come here and be negative and throw a tanty - it's theraputic. That's so sad what Josh was asking. He's trying to fix things so he doesn't have anymore angel siblings. If only it was as simply as not eating something. I believe you will have your third earth child this year Jo, at the same time as me, and Paula and Diana :-)
Today is the big day for you isn't it, Laney? I'm going to think really hard all day about your ultrasound image and how it'll show a baby a week ahead of his dates. Then tomorrow you can post that image for me to look at. Holding hands with you!
Hi to everyone else. Monday of a full week is a struggle!
Diana, whereabouts do you work? I'm in the city, near Wynard Station.
CONGRATULATIONS THERESA! It certainly is shaping up to be a wonderful year. Lets keep the good vibes going!
Jo, glad you are back and so sorry you have been feeling so down. It is a very hard time of year and my heart goes out to you. Don't ever feel you can't come on here and throw tanties, we all do it. Sending you big hugs.
Laney, I have everything crossed for you today.
Lan, I work out at Homebush so nowhere near you unfortunately. Are you keen to catch up on a Saturday or one evening after work? I'm pretty flexible. I'll PM you.
Back at work today but would much rather be bumming on a beach...
Well I am backk to work today - bugger!!! and there is a lot of work, but I am not going to stress myself out about it....
Well I felt my first movement from the outside yesterday and even DH got to feel her once... so I was very excited about that, though last night I had the worst diahorea which had me in absolute cramping (which still scares me), but feeling better today and eating and drinking lots.
Cindee - Yeah for a girl... how exciting.
MrsRobbo - I agree with the other girls on your chart, though hopefully the double spikes will pitter since you have settled with your medication and you can get a definately result. I love looking at Ovulation Charts - bit nerdy huh. and yes the temperature definately stays us if you are pregnant.
Helen - Big hello to you.
Dee81 - Sorry you had an emotion time, it is very understandable. Hoping AF arrives for you soon.
Laney - fo ryou - hoping everything goes well in your U/s today.
Jo-Lukes Mum - Hello to you in hospital. Thank god for mums huh and brining you in some yummy food. How is things in there??? Sorry if I missed your post, but why are you in hospital??
dd0207 - Big hello to you also.
Lan - Yep the boobs are sore to keep you thinking!!! frustrating isnt it.
Jo76 - Oh Jo, it is so good to hear from you. Though don't go MIA again!!!! We are all here for you and you dont need to go away for our sake, we want to help you through it. MMMMMMMMM SIL Smoking - I can understand how you feel about that one. It seems the people who do the wrong thing, seem to pop children out and the ones who do everything right, have troubles. Why is that so!!! Now you got me ranting and I can feel how you would have felt on the day. I am so sorry sweetheart.
Theresa - Congratulations on your engagement. You must be very excited and it is going to be a fantastic 2009 year for you. Any plans on when you are going to get married???
Hi
Just checking in for some hopefully good news from Laney
I made it to my first goal today...24 weeks! YAY
Sorry sorry, I know I am sooo bad at personals - it is just so hard to type propped up in bed - am sending you all big hello's!
Oh and Syran, I am in hospital due to my cervix shortening - u/s on Wed to see what is going on now. Have been here now for 3 weeks. Ugh.
Take care everyone x
Congratulations Theresa!
Welcome back Jo, big hugs.
Jo - Great news on reaching such an important milestone and here's to scan that says, your cervix has gained length!
Laney - I hope all is going well.
Hi to all, I have had a big day and feel a little achey in the tummy, I soooo can't wait to have that scan in the morning, I feel like I am going round the twist!
My goodness, I have to post more often, so much to comment/catch up on...
Jo, so glad to hear from you, though I'm sorry you had such a painful December If you read back you find most of us found Christmas really difficult so you would not have brought us down. I think you were really brave to go to a family Christmas, I couldn't manage it. Seeing your brother's partner smoking would have made me so upset as well. On some of the birth forums I see posts by women complaining about gaining weight, about wanting to smoke, about wanting a C-section because they're worried about the cosmetics of their private parts, and other silly things and I feel like saying NONE OF THAT MATTERS!!! You are so lucky, TRUST ME!! but of course I don't. I hope you and DH come to an agreement soon as to what feels right for you both.
Lan, I don't know for sure it's a boy yet... I had a feeling, which I had first time that it was a boy but I've also had girl feelings too!!! so we'll see. This was a while ago but you mentioned wanting to follow the natural pregnancy book which was against ultrasounds. Why is it anti-US? is it because it says they're damaging or because they lead to intervention or other stuff? I'm all for natural pregnancies with minimal intervention, even homebirth, but only for low-risk, low-stress pregnancies. I agree that nature will take its course but there's no point pretending that things don't go wrong occasionally, and medicine is a life-saver then. If having scans stops you getting too stressed then that is the best thing for you. I have a scan every 4-6 weeks and I find it's a good compromise for me.
Theresa, congrats on the engagement!!! do you have an idea when it will be, will it be small or grand?
Cindee, welcome back and congrats on a little girl!
Dee, hope AF comes swiftly for you- I was exactly the same, could not wait to start trying again. Hopefully it happens quickly for you.
Paula, I charted and it was a little unsure of which day I O'd, I found that using OPKs as well made a huge difference as I could correlate results with the chart. They're not for everyone but I found them useful. Also, your temp is meant to remain high afterwards but it can dip a but for a week or so after (did for me and I think maybe a couple of others?).
Laney, I'm sure you got good news today, I'm a bit late in wishing you luck!! I have great faith in clexane for your situation, stay on it and bub will be fine!!!
As for me, back at work today unfortunately. This morning had a weird moment, thought I hadn't felt bub move in a while and was worried, playing out the scenario in my mind and I was surprised at how practical and resigned I was, I was almost like 'well I've done this before so...' very odd. Other times in the middle of the night thinking about it makes me cry but today was different. Anyway baby started moving again so all is well. Looking forward to my scan on Wednesday for some reassurance.
Thank you for all your well wishes! I have been floating on cloud nine all day
It was not the most romantic proposal but it was unique!!!! DF pulled out a ring box and said: "Put it on whichever finger it fits." So I put it on my ring finger and said It fits!Then DF said "I guess that means we are engaged" I then burst out laughing as it was all so funny and he was so nervous. It was adorable. We have not set a date yet and we are in no hurry - it is just so nice to have that additional commitment.
Rozzie - Big I know all will be well and you will have a beautiful bub to love and cherish! The scan will be awesome - to see your little one - how wonderful!
AngelLukesmum & hgirs - Good luck with your scan
Jo76 - Sorry AF showed up.
To everyone else - I am sending positive vibes and best wishes to each and everyone of you. You have all been so helpful and supportive to me and I want to thank you, it helps me continue on my journey!
Wishing you all a good 2009! I am sure most of us are glad Christmas is over.
DH & I had a blood test before Christmas, the geneticists are looking for a rare gene that we may carry that caused Jasmine's mosacism, but they say they don't expect to find it at all, it is just covering all bases for reassurance. We feel quite confident to stay TTC again, so starting this month!
Theresa, congratulations on your engagement that is lovely news, what a great start to 2009 for you! I hope you also get a BFP soon to really top it off.
Cindee, congrats on a girl, I am glad to hear that you and bub are doing well.
Dee, I'm with Rozzie, I couldn't wait to start TTC again as well. I am sure AF will come soon. Mine returned after 4-wks.
Rozzie, glad that bubs moved for you today. I am sure it must be scary when he goes all quiet on you. I am sure he is just doing lots of sleeping, all that growing must be tiring.
Jo, hope you are going ok in hospital and can come home soon. Well done on making it to your first goal, great news
Jo76, sorry to hear you had such a rough time this Christmas, the smoking thing would have upset me as well. I was super careful when pg with Jasmine & couldn't believe things went so wrong when other people can be so 'casual'.
Paula, I have no idea about charting, but I bought a thermomoter today, so will start to try and figure out how it all works. I read that you don't actually know that you have O'ed until it has happened with temping, is that right? and that the best time to ttc is to DTD from 4 days before O'ing. Anyway, I will still use Maybe Baby as well, as I find that helpful as my cycle is thankfully quite regular.
All the best to those having scans around now. I have my fingers crossed for you that everything will be fine.
Also, to all the TTC'ers, heres to a happy & successful 2009 for us.
Hello to everyone I have missed.
Bye for now
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the most action he has had in month!!
I can muster. Look forward to the fabulous news I am certain you will get.
i really hope you find this site the blessing i have!
Now I know 2009 is going to be a wonderful year.
It certainly is shaping up to be a wonderful year. Lets keep the good vibes going!
fo ryou - hoping everything goes well in your U/s today.
If you read back you find most of us found Christmas really difficult so you would not have brought us down. I think you were really brave to go to a family Christmas, I couldn't manage it. Seeing your brother's partner smoking would have made me so upset as well. On some of the birth forums I see posts by women complaining about gaining weight, about wanting to smoke, about wanting a C-section because they're worried about the cosmetics of their private parts, and other silly things and I feel like saying NONE OF THAT MATTERS!!! You are so lucky, TRUST ME!! but of course I don't. I hope you and DH come to an agreement soon as to what feels right for you both.
that is lovely news, what a great start to 2009 for you! I hope you also get a BFP soon to really top it off.
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