so here I was catching up on everyone's posts and thinking it was tomorrow that Theresa was POAS and the whole time her BFP was sitting right there down the list!! I am beside myself with excitement. It seems like so long since we have had a BFP in here that its like the first time all over again. Theresa you have started a new trend in here and all us ttc girls are hot on your tail!! Enjoy your day today and send some of your BFP vibes our way pleeeeeeeeeeeease!!
Diana: 22 days PG, you go girl. How awesome if you got a BFP pre IVF. We're on a roll in here now so you never know!
Teagz: First AF is such a confusing time. I can remember how desperate I was just to be PG again straight after I lost Charlie and each AF reminded me that I wasn't. One thing I can say now is that I am still desperate to be PG but having had that bit of time in between has helped me build my confidence about this next pregnancy. I know its a catch 22 but it truly does mean you have at least another month to mend your body and your heart.
Jo: I am so excited re your psychic session. I do hope you get lots of positive news for us. I'm not sure if I mentioned that I went to see 2 psychics. The second one predicted I would have a boy (first one a girl) and then have a 3rd bub which DH and I have absolutely no plans for. She did say though that I am involved in a support group with other women that is really important to me... at least she was right about that!! Make sure you tell us exactly what she says. Will you get a chance to talk to Jack and Madison? If you do, say hi from all of us xox
Tildy: what a superstar mum you are. 29 weeks and flying. Sound like you should be the pin up girl for 29 weekers. I was so thrilled to read your post and hear you sounding so positive and confident. Good on you!
Megan: I know I should know but where are you at with ttc. I feel like I have missed all your updates. Please fill me in. Aren't you around the same time as the rest of us??
Helen, Jo, Diana, Tildy: re the exams. I finished my law degree so am a lawyer, but I need to get admitted to practice in the Supreme Court. I had to do a total of 5 exams and a few other bits and pieces. I have done 4 with 1 more to go tomorrow. Perfect timing so I can relax and start focusing on growing this bambini which is now 3 days old!!
Hi to everyone else. Back to the books for me, but will be using this site to procrastinate throughout the day so please post lots of interesting stuff for me to read!!
Oh Lan, you sound terrible. Please don't leave us. Of course I understand that you need space. How awful that you have to go through such a yucky time. I was only thinking yesterday after I read everyone's post what a good mood it put me in.
I remember not so long ago when I was lurking around here and I used to get on the computer in the wee hours of the morning and read everyone's stories and just cry and cry and cry. It was such an emotional time.
Now I feel like this thread has such a positive vibe about it and is a source of joy rather than sadness. I guess it is easy to forget how quickly we can be brought crashing back to sadness. I often say to people who ask how I'm doing that I never knew how close tears could be to the surface. I hardly ever used to cry and now it doesn't take much at all No matter how happy I am, I am still only a heartbeat away from being an absolute mess.
I think you should go and cry and throw as many tanty's as you want. Know that we all love you beyond belief and will be here for you whenever you need us. We all need to take a break every now and then. As long as you don't go getting any BFP and not telling us!
I'm feeling really good today so I will send you some of my good vibrations (picture me singing that to the Beach Boys tune in my hawaiin outfit sipping on a (non alcoholic in order of me being 17 days PG) margarita.... oooh and give me a nice suntan as well.)
There... done... you are officially good vibrated!
For some reason, I can't get on to page 1 so sorry if I have missed any posts after my previous one this morning.
Paula, best of luck with the last exam tomorrow. I studied Law for a year and felt it wasn't my path at that time - stupid idiot. I totally regret not finishing now but I was young and stupid and just wanted to travel the world, not read books as thick as bricks.
Lan darling, I am really worried about you. I wish I could give you a great big hug but for now you will have to settle for a cyber one We will catch up whenever you are ready however I do have broad shoulders in case you change your mind.
We all understand your need for space so take as much time as need but remember we are all here for you if you change your mind within an hour or so.
Unfortunately, just when we see a wee bit of light at the end of the tunnel, someone switches it off. I think we will always go through this roller coaster of emotions until we meet and hug our angel babies again.
Take as much time off as you need, cry and shout and try not to let this process affect your relationship with DH. As we have all discussed before, they are on an entirely different planet when it comes to dealing with this stuff and we will never make them understand how entirely shattered we feel - from both losing our babies to the whole TTC process. I mean lets be honest, they have one job to do and to top it all off, we tell them when to do it!
Please take care of yourself and I am only an email, phone call or website away if you need someone who totally understands how you feel and will have a good cry with you.
Lan DF and I had a bit of a tantrum at each other last night over similar things. I was up all night bawling my eyes out as well ^^;
Males handle this whole thing alot different to us, and I don't think they'll fully understand what we go through. I think because their roll as parent doesn't kick in until bub is here, where as ours starts as soon as we see a BFP on a pg test.
Last night DF chucked a darky because he's sick of babies being out main topic of interest, and although he say's he understands, he's sick of me crying when on occassions I have no idea what I'm crying for, and he's sick of people in our lives constantly asking how I'm coping, and not asking about him - I don't understand where he's going with that though because he says he's had enough of talking about it anyway!? :shrug:
Just remember there is a little community here that understands almost exactlys what you're going through, if you ever needs us you know where we are!
Thank you girls for all your excitement! I am sitting here with tears in my eyes and thank my lucky stars that I found such wonderful friends on this forum.
I went to my GP this avo and she did another HPT which showed another BFP. I will have the blood test results tomorrow!!! At this stage it is estimated I am about 4 weeks pg. Estimated due date at this stage is 18 Sept!!!
I know this is going to be an amazing year for all of us!! You girls have to follow my lead so we can chat through each others pregnancies.
I am so excited but also a little nervous. Next step is to make an appointment with the OB.
Rozzie - Some people just have no clue!I think they try to be funny - and it never is! I can't wait to hear your good news - and I think it is a boy too!
Sue - WOW!! I wish I had that much leave!
Everyone else - thanks again for your congratulations!! I am still in a bit of shock but it will sink in I am sure
oh I almost forgot... I was on the train yesterday and accidently found myself sitting in the pregnant lady/cripple seat. The train wasn't busy so I didn't need to get out and in the spirit of the whole 'fake it till you make it' strategy I decided being 17 days PG I had every right to be sitting there.
I think I am going a little loooooooopy, but having a blast doing it!
Hi everyone - just wanted to send a big hug to Lan. I hope you are doing ok. I have emailed you through Facebook.
Theresa - not even sure if I have welcomed you but a huge congratulations on your BFP! I love seseing those three letters appear in this thread. May you have a happy and healthy 40 weeks with a bundle of baby love to take home.
Hi to the new ladies - I have been very lax and not welcomed everyone. As you are already aware this is a special place filled with special women - you will find understanding and hope here.
Sorry I haven't been around much. Going on holidays meant I didn't have time on the computer. I think of you all and am following your pregnancies and TTC journeys even when I don't post. Anna is doing well - I will have her weighed again tomorrow so hoping for a healthy gain. My mother's group start tomorrow so I am hoping there are some nice women in it - I think it is a big group of around 20.
I totally understand where you are coming from. Remember I wasnt there too long ago myself and saying exactly the same things (though I didnt last to long.....)
Take the time for what you have to do. Though we will miss you heaps and love you lots, you need to do what is best for you.
Remember we are always here with a listening ear and big hugs to give.
I am a bit late but........YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For Theresa! My God I do hope you have the most boring uneventful 9 months, I am so excited for you!
Lan - Big hugs for you, I understand about needing some time out, I thought I did too, but just can't seem to stay away!
Sue - What is going on with your ticker? Cause I see you have your first one back, did yours play up too? Mine has disappeared into cyber space, must check it out again.
Hi to all, hoping TM and Stickybaby are doing OK.
Paula - I see FF has changed your chart to reflect what all us 'pros' had to say!
Congrats to theresa for the BFP.. im hoping to see more soon.
as for my next ultrasound it'll be in 3 weeks when im 27weeks, bit nervous cos, that's the gestation i lost my little boy. but im trying to stay positive. things seem great this time.
children can survive being born early, my second daughter was born at 27 weeks and shes really healthy now....
Helen, yes my FF chart has updated. I always knew you girls would be right. What a knowledable bunch we are. I'm a bit worried about BD dates though. With all these exams this week there has been no bedroom action. Hopefully 2 days prior will be ok.
Cindee: i'm sure your next scan will go swimmingly and imagine how relieved you'll feel after that. Wow, I didn't know DD was born at 27 weeks. That must have been quite stressful. Can I ask what happened. Was it anything related to Precious and Hope??
Teagz, I am so happy that you feel a little bit better, a good cry always works for me ! It's good to let all the emotions came out every now and then. And I'm so glad you've brought a little outfit for your next bub, I really like the way you think ! Positivity never goes astray !
PS You really make me laugh when you have a pick at yourself, you are a dag !! Vent all you want hun, this is why we are here !!!!
I also just wanted to let you know that even though you might not find out what caused Jayvan's chest to fill with fluid, the chances of that exact thing happening again are very remote. I have read something about that in the few books on miscarriages. So now that you're officailly TTC, bring on a BFP fast !!!!!
Rozzie, fantastic news about your bub ! I know what you mean about not having a VBAC birth, as when I fall pregnant, I will have to have a c section too, as the risk of the uterus bursting is very high. When I told my OB that I am a litle bit disappointed with that, he told me that it's much better to have the c section and a healthy take home bub, than risk the rapture to the uterus and risk the baby's health. Then he said to me, what do you think you had with Joshua ? And suddenly I though, you're right, I did have a natural birth with him which is such a blessing that I was lucky enough to have experienced it. It's just that I was so afraid of the actual labout pains when I first found out I was pregnant, that after Joshua came, I thought to myself, I don't care how long the next labour goes for, or how big the baby is, bring on the pain (with no drugs of course - you probably agree with me that after you lose a baby you think you can put up with just about anything the next time!). As long as my baby is OK, I dont care what I have to endure, at least I can bring home a healthy baby !
So I am still slightly disappointed that I will probably never experience giving birth naturally to a full term baby, but I know now that I will do whatever is necessary to just have a healthy bub.
Thanks to everyone for your kind words and well wishes. I am feeling much better. Just fell asleep on the couch trying to watch House - so missed the ending - darn!!!!
Beata - Thanks - you always know how to make me smile. How are you feeling? Hope everything is going well xxxx
Paula - Thanks! Glad you are being so positive! I bought a little giraffe the other day as they are one of my favourite animals and we had one for Zachary (which went in his coffin). I hope you keep well and that you have a carefree pregnancy
AFM - Just counting down the days until my first scan. This doesn't quite seem real yet so seeing our baby and hearing a heartbeat will be amazing. Also having my thyroid checked just to be sure it is all okay as my blood sugars have still been a bit crazy and they want to rule out any thyroid influences.
I am so excited for you and wishing you a happy & healthy 9 month ahead.
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Congratulations Theresa!!!!!
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