Sue - I'm sorry frostie didn't make it. Hammi's idea on the pampering sounds good - you truly deserve it. My friend had a baby at the same time I had Alexander. It, of course, is very difficult to see her daughter and I difficult for her too seeing me upset when I see her baby. I also discovered that she felt so guilty for having a healthy child, when I didn't. Its hard because I just want her to appreciate what she has and feel happy that she has her daughter with her, not to feel bad about it. I don't know where I was going with that one but, it sounded like a similar story to your friends.
Tildy - a bit scary for you with the bleeding. I hope all is OK for you. Its good to have the extra appointments - it sounds like your midwife is good to book you in. Have you found your carers understanding?
Hammi - Good on you for getting the tests. I'm at the same stage as you. Booked into some preconception counselling and will have bloods done etc... We've decided to start in September also. I finally found an obstetrician I was happy to go to but when I went to book the appointment, she is now going off on maternity leave. I was devastated - its so hard to find the right person. I'm booked in with another doctor now, so I'll suss her out at the next appointment.
Hi Paula - I'm very sorry about Charlie. Its great that your son has such a connection. I try to talk to my 2yo about Alex, so that he will always know that he has a little brother but I'm not sure how much he understands. He knows that somethings not quite right but maybe as he gets older he will understand more.
Sue, I'm soooooo sorry your embryo didn't make it. I was so hoping this would be your month. I hope you can pamper yourself in the coming months so you're in tip-top shape to conceive a bubba.
Mrs Robbo, I think it's lovely your son has such a beautiful relationship with Charli. I don't have any children but I often think about how to bring it up with future children. I hope they are like your son.
Cindee, yay!! congrats!!!
Tildy, hope you're feeling OK.
Hammi, good luck with all your tests, I'm sure you're primed for a healthy conception.
Well we had a nice day on Sunday for Edward's EDD, didn't do anything special in particular, had yum cha for lunch, then went for a walk in the botanical gardens (and may I say not a good idea to go for a walk when pregnant after consuming 2 pots of jasmine tea!!), home for a nap then went to the movies. DH had some flowers delivered in the morning, but honestly we didn't really discuss Edward. After the horrible week preceeding I sort of didn't want to 'go there' and get all emotional. I just wanted to get through it. I found out last night that DH's brother is getting married in April, and the baby's due April 4. I imagined us there with a newborn, then got all teary thinking Edward should be here right now. I'm getting teary at everything, including a lot of TV ads. Damn hormones.
Thank you all so much for the kind words about little frostie. I so wanted it to work as then I wouldnt have to do the full IVF with drugs. Oh well. This is what we do to achieve our dream.... can't give up!!!
Cindee - Congratulations . I wish you a H & H Pregnancy.
Mrs Robbo - Congratulations on completing your law degree - what an achievement. It is wonderful that your son Ethan has such a connection with Charlie, though I can understand it probably hurts when he talks about her.
Rozzie - so glad you had a wonderful day for Edwards EDD. How are you feeling?? How is MS going??
Helen - my TTC Buddy in October. I am also getting myself mentally and physically ready for TTC in October. Hopefully it wont take us long and we will have BFP.
Tildy - I am so sorry about your worries with bleeding. Man why can't we all just have a stress free pregnancies. I will have all my fingers and toes crossed for you.
Katiegirl. I will be celebrating your 30 weeks tonight (early I know!!!) going out with some girlfriends tonight and I will have a sparking in celebration.....
Danek - how are you???
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Well I have started spotting today. Very confused again!!! Man I really think I have trouble with progesterone or something (this is my gut feeling) as my temps are still up (you can look at my chart if you like). This happens all the time and I am way to early to start spotting.
Of course you get your hopes up that it might be implantation, but I feel its not and I will spot for the next 5-6 days and then get AF.
I am cathing up with my local GP and I might ask her (as I have another month before IVF) and see if she with give my progesterone cream, just to try for that month and see how I go.... what do you guys think???
this is probably a redundant question as I'm sure after everything you've been through you've been thoroghly checked out, but have you ever been screened for endometriosis? I ask because pre-mentrual spotting is a symptom. I had it and always had spotting forabout 3-4 days prior to AF, it's the only reason I got checked as I had no other symptoms (aside from infertility). Anyway just a thought. Otherwise no idea what could be causing it.
to my knowledge the only way to diagnose it with certainty is with a laparoscapy, and if they find any they can remove it at the same time. I had one last year and got pregnant right afterwards, without even trying. Other symptoms are pain with AF, during sex, bowel problems, although as I said my only real symptoms were spotting and infertility, and I had a fair bit. May not be the case with you but worth bringing up with a doctor maybe, preferably a gyno.
Has the spotting been happening for a while? If yes, it could be a number of things. Definitely talk to GP about possibilities.
Thanks for asking - yes I'm doing well. Taking care of myself. Actually sleeping again (with help of natropath). Sleep seems to be the key problem - if I don't sleep, I don't cope. Also getting counselling. Still having sad days (as expected) but dealing with them a lot better, I think.
. I wish you a H & H Pregnancy. 
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