Tildy, I have been thinking of you all day and hoping Beiron's EDD has gone as well as it can for you. Did you end up doing anything to acknowledge the day? I have Charlie's this thursday and DH and I think we might go out for dinner and just spend some Qtime together. We also haven't put the sign up for Charlie's Garden so I thought I might do that as well.
Sue, I will have everything crossed for you on Tuesday. I'm sure you'll know when you are speaking to people if it feels right to share your news with them or not. Just go with your gut.
Jo, well done on the urns and I can totally understand you being elated one minute and upset the next. I remember getting Charlie's birth certificate and feeling so proud of her and me and our family. It was kind of like when my son brings home paintings from school. But then the next minute all those good feelings went and I couldn't stop crying.
Cindee, again I'll have everything crossed for thursday and your OB appt. You must feel some relief at being so close to 12 weeks. I know its not the milestone for us as it is for everyone else but it is still a milestone of sorts.
Rozzie, I hope things are going well for you still. Your ticker is progressing very nicely. I can understand the dilema about when to tell people. As I said to Sue, just go with your gut feel when you are talking to people, you'll know what's right.
Lan, how are you feeling about Dec and ttc. I am starting to get nervous and excited and terrified all in one. Part of me can't wait and then the other part keeps coming up with reasons why we should wait until next year. I have fallen PG in Jan for the last 2 yrs so I am not sure if it will be good or bad luck to ttc in Jan. That is why we are thinking Dec as Oct EDD's have not ended well for us with the previous two PG's. Sometimes I wish I didn't try to read so much in to everything. I just keep hoping that Charlie is looking over us and will send us an earth angel when the time is right.
Laney, have you got your results back yet. Please keep us posted. I have everything crossed hoping your levels are up and going well. I am in the same situation as you as far as OB. DH and I decided to stay living in QLD just so we could have the same OB next time. We decided it was better to have someone who knew our history and who was prepared to let us come in for scans every week if that is what we feel we need. I guess there is always a trade off with those benefits against the fact that every time we walk in his office we will be reminded of the past. I don't think those feelings can be avoided though, even if you change doctors you will still be reminded of the past.
Katie, just hugs to you for being such an inspiration to us all. We are all on the countdown with you and can't wait to welcome your baby girl into the world!
As for me, I am sitting here with an unopended envelope which I know contains Charlie's death certificate. Even typing the words makes me feel sick. I never thought I would ever have to look at one of my children's death certificates. I pray to the powers that be that I never have to again either. I don't feel like opening it today. I guess it will still be there tomorrow. Maybe I will open it Thursday on Charlie's EDD. I will already be sad.
Anyway, hugs to all and take good care of yourselves.
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