MrsRobbo - you always know how to make me smile I am trying to stay as positive as I can bu thanks for the confirmation that I am succeeding!
Diana - Don't be so hard on yourself. I am sure we have all had these "ups" and "downs" - I know we certainly did. DF used to get annoyed when I kept giving him Menavit, Monavie juice and Maca powder (I was obsessed with doing whatever I had to to get g).He also said he didn't enjoy having to DTD on demand! Sending you big hugs
Teagz - All I can do is send my love and support
Jo - That is great news! Go cervix go!!
Sue - Thinking of you & hoping all works out for DH
Oh Rozzie - even when you're sad you can make me smile at the end of your posts! I totally understand about the traumatic part. I found out about Zachary at a "sizing" scan! That was on Tuesday, I was induced on Wednesday and was in labour for 17 hours when they realised he was stuck and had to do a C-Section. I was about to go to theatre when they had an emergency c-section and I had to wait another hour. Finally got to theatre and the surgeon took ill and we had to wait 45 mins for another surgeon. Finally had out little boy ion Thursday! Woman who have had healthy babies drive me crazy with their complaining!!! Sending you big hugs
AFM - I am hoping to get an appointment soon with the OB and Diabetic specialist. They said I would get a letter in the mail!!! This is when I don't have patience SO waiting for that so we can get things on track.
Diana, I don't think I'll test unless AF is late, which is a week and a bit away. I think I'll just get disappointed if I test and get a BPN. Even though AF will also be upsetting, I think I just get anxious about doing the test, but who knows maybe I'll change my mind. I know how stressful it can be DTD on demand, sometimes things just don't happen, it can be really stressful for guys. It doesn't feel very natural does it. Your not alone on that one. It only takes one swimmer, so you never know, if not you know that your about to embark on a journey that is so sophisticated these days where many many women have been successful. Praying for you
Rozzie, sorry that the 'hospital class' was so upsetting. Just being around healthy pregnant women complaining would have been enough to send me mad. I am sure you & DH will make the right decision about how to deliver and it sounds like you have a great OB, so I am sure everything will go fine and you'll be closely watched. Congrat's on the pram purchase. The nappy thing made me laugh, I can see my DH saying the same thing, he wouldn't have a clue.
Sue, glad to hear that Lilly is growing nice and strong with a good heartbeat Sorry to hear about your DH's job, it is such an awful time right now. I hope that he finds a fantastic job soon.
Jo, great news about the scan and your progress. Enjoy getting about abit, but take care of yourself!
Tildy, nicely said. Despite the fact that you have obviously gone through hell, it is nice that you are able to pass on words of wisdom to others.
Theresa - What a nightmare that sounds. I thought it was bad enough having to wait over night in hopsital for a D&C... I even thought it was bad enough having to wait to be induced for 4 hours. You're very strong and brave to have endured that, and Rozzie too.
I remember when they found Jayvan's heart had stopped beating - I was sent to an urgent u/s after our Dr couldn't pick up his heart beat on a doppler machine (As "reassurance" that bub was still healthy and kickin around, 5 hours later) and when I asked the tech if his heart was beating she said "no"... Like I had asked her if they sky was green.
Well, I don't really have much to stay this morning. DF is at work and it's hot as.
Berry1 - I hope AF doesn't come back for another 10 months
Loves to everyone else! I'm going to clean my pigsty of a house. x
Theresa, whenever I hear any of our stories about childbirth etc it never fails to bring tears to my eyes. It really is as if I feel my own pain all over again. I think that is what makes this group so great because we all understand exactly what each other is going through.
I hope you get all your appointments sooner rather than later, it is going to be so exciting watching this pregnancy progress.
Megan, we are going to be testing on the same day, how exciting. DH was asking me last night why we couldn't test earlier because with Charlie I did one of the early detection tests and got the slightest BFP (had to squint really really hard and hold the stick up to the light and even then wasn't sure!!) we did another one the next day on full bladder and had it confirmed. So we new a few days before AF was due. This time though I want to wait till my girlfriend is here. Remember she's the one who was here when I lost Charlie. She is 5mths PG herself but it doesn't bother me at all because she knows exactly how lucky she is. Not only did she experience lsoing Charlie with me but she has suffered a miscarriage and has had a lot of trouble getting PG herself. She actually got her BFP the night before she was about the start the whole IVF process!
AFM: its kinda strange, as I've been monitoring myself so closely over the last few months trying to get the meds etc right for my thyroid/progesterone issues I am extremely in tune with my bod and my cycles atm. Anyway I have been noticing a few very subtle symptoms this week (aside from the bloating caused by my cheese and spinach roll that is!). On there own they don't really mean anything but when I put them altogether I am really starting to think I am going to be getting a BFP this month. I have been slightly nauseas in the morning, but its kind of that tired nausea you get when you are super tired. It seems to go once I get up and get moving. I have also been really tired, but I get pretty sleepy sometimes when I am using the progesterone cream. I had a massage yesterday and got super dizzy when I stood up, which never usually happens. I have been slightly constipated (TMI) which is also not uncommon for me between ovulation and AF but it has not been a problem since I've been using the cream so??? Every now and then I get a bit of a tingle in my BB's. HHHmmmm what else... oh and I have had the slightests of headaches for the last 24 hours which there is no reason for.
So as you can see, nothing concrete but all the signs seem to be pointing in the right direction. Am trying not get my hopes up though. DH reckons I am for sure, but to be honest... what would he know he is only a guy and they really have no idea about these things!!
Hi to all my lovely ladies and lets hope this time next week I have a BFP to report. I'm not sure if I'll test next Saturday or Sunday. I think AF is due Sunday?? Probably won't be able to help myself though and will POAS Saturday!
Paula, I really hope you are right about all the 'little signs' and that you get a BFP next weekend. Funny that our days are exactly the same! I really hope this is your month
I was reading last night about the earliest time you can get a BFP & they say 14-days after O, so I may do a test once I know that 14-days have past, otherwise AF may come in that time anyway - positive aren't I! Just don't want to do a test and see a BFN. I am feeling very hormonal, break-out on my face, feels like I'm 16, so awful. I doubt that is a sign of anything other than just hormones
Theresa, our posts must have crossed last night. How absolutely awful, you poor thing. You just expect when you are going through a traumatic time that people will do what they can to make it as bearable as possible. This time is going to be very different for you, you'll get your healthy baby this time
Thanks for your pep talk girls. I know we have all been through similar experiences and you always put things into perspective for me. DH and I BD last night - yep all went to plan this time So, that's potentially 2 BDs in a possible fertile period Lets hope you're right Megan and one little swimmer makes it, otherwise the sniffing begins next week.
Paula, only you know if you feel "different" than normal so the symptoms sound very positive. I am sending you and Megan an enormous amount of BABY VIBES and have everything crossed for a BFP next week.
Beata, hope you are doing ok and not in too much pain.
Rozzie, sorry your class didn't go too well for you with all those whiners and uneducated sods but I see what Paula says that they are soooooo lucky to not have gone through the hurt we know too well. Ignorance is bliss as they say. Congrats on the purchases, very exciting. The nappy thing made me laugh too. Bloody men, can't live without them though.
Theresa, I really hope that letter is posted in an overnight bag! How frustrating.
Hi Sue, so happy your scan went well. Give Lily a little rub for me.
Teagz, hope you're doing better honey. Big hugs.
HI to everyone else and a big hug to Lan if you're lurking. I hope you're feeling a little stronger and you and DH are spending some lovely quality time together.
Hi to our pregnant mammas. Hope babies are all behaving and kicking you like mad.
I just wanted to quickly jump on and say Beata I am thinking of you, I hope you aren't in too much pain. Here is to a whole new start.
Laney - We haven't heard from you for a while, are you OK? When is your next scan? BIG HUGS.
hey girls thought that i would drop in and say hi to everyone. had a good week at work after i settled in and thought everything was going well untill last night we had people over for a bbq that was all good but about half way through the night i got this horrible feeling of emptiness and couldn't wait for everyone to leave. Once dh and i were alone i broke down and just cried there was nothing that had upset me but i think that i just needed to have a good cry again. I feel a lot better today and dh is very supportive and talks alot to me about the way he feels also which is very reassuring so that this is an all about me post. hope everyone is having a lovely weekend. bellyrubs to the utd girls and big hugs to all the ttc girls.
After having a really really horrible weekend I've decided I'm going to see a councillor before my head explodes.
I just need someone to have a good cry infront of.
Hi Ladies,
Hgirs, thank you for thinking of me. I am here everyday reading and thinking of everyone. I just feel like the ladies that are TTC do not need to read about how dIfficult these past few weeks have been for me. My next scan is tomorrow morning. I think it would be late tomorrow night for just about everyone on the thread. Don't worry too much if you don't here from me right away. I am scared to death. It has been very difficult for me to expect the best. My doctors have really told me that the chances of another loss are high and that has made me assume everything is going to be the same. I am trying to stay positive but it is difficult. I have been feeling a lot of kicks the past week, more than I ever did with Shelby.
Teagz, good for you for making the decision to see someone. I think it will do you good.
Dee, sorry you have been feeling so sad, at times when you least expect it, that lump in your throat comes to haunt you again. Sending you big
Laney, with all my heart I wish and pray that your scan goes well and little one is growing nicely. Good to hear bubs is kicking away to reassure you all is ok in there. I know you've only been lurking lately but please don't stay away because of us TTC-ers. I can't speak for everyone else but I really want to know how you are doing and am invested in all your pregnancies. If you don't mind, please pop in and just tell us how your scan went.
Beata, thinking of you lots and hope you are recovering well.
Hugs Lan.
Nothing much to report at this end. Day 29 tomorrow so instead of having a blood test to test for pg I am testing to see if I have even ovulated!I also made an appointment with an acupuncturist to support me during IVF. Have heard there are higher success rates with the two combined. Not sure if this is true, but can't hurt I guess.
Jo, how's that lovely long strong cervix going? Did you get to go on a little outing this weekend?
Helen, anymore "scratching" down there?
Paula, how are those symptoms going? Any more to report?
Hi to all and hope you have a lovely day.
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Teagz - good on you going to a counsellor. I went to a counsellor after my IVF loss and I truly did cry heaps. Hope the counsellor helps you.
Dee - you have a very special DH. Look after yourself and treat yourself kindly.
Laney - good luck for the scan tomorrow. I will be thinking of you. Try and think of all the positives, like the movement etc. I know how hard it is and it is totally understandable on how you are feeling. You dont need to disappear from this group. We are all here with a listening ear.
dd0207 - for ovulating - When I was going to Repromed (fertility clinic in Adelaide) they had done trials on using acupuncturists during IVF treatments and apparently people who did acupuncture, had a bigger success rate. I went to a naturopath during my IVF treatments and after and I found her to be very good and felt heaps better.
Dianna, Have you ever been to see a natropath? I used to have alot of porblems with AF when I was younger (you know, like 16-18) and the lady I saw would look for the problems in your eye (the coloured part apparently show's different shades for parts of your body) and after spending about 12 months being on a million different pills to regulate my period (and having a million tests for STI's that I didn't have!) she had it sorted within about a month. I also had problems getting thrush just before my period started as well, which she also fixed. If you haven't been to one already I would highly recommend it in between things...
Sue, good to hear your clinic conducted trials that showed good results. Makes me happy Did you ever have it done?
Teagz, wow your cycles were a little mental before seeing a naturopath. Glad she was able to help you. No, I have never been because I never had a reason to. You and Sue seem to have had good results so may have to check it out.
I used to have AF for about 3 weeks out of every month! So a little mental indeed!
I strongly reccomend it, the study thing with your eye is called Iridology...
On a completely different note... Has anyone else been absolutely amazed at some of the things people say to you.
I have had my SIL send me a message while I was in labour saying she "wished this was happening under different circumstances", luckily for her I was a little distracted! My Aunty also said that I was lucky it didn't happen the other way... What!? What other way!?!
But today, I just went to lunch with a friend and we got onto the topic of Jayvan and having to wait so long for test result etc... She made a crack at my partner and I being related and making deformed babies, and then decided it to be her duty to advise me that "the population is overcrowded anyway". Yes.. that makes me feel loads better! God...
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Teagz, unfortunately there are alot of people in this world with foot-in-mouth disease. Sorry to say this but I would reconsider my friendship if anyone said anything as hurtful as that to me. I hope you let her have it.
My beautiful DH surprised me tonight with tickets to the Gold Coast! We leave on Sunday for 4 glorious days... pity I'm not ovulating
Teagz, I can't believe those insensitive comments. I think some people just don't know what to say and end up putting their foot in it and others like your friend are just down right out of place. I'm glad that you have decided to see a councillor, I really hope it helps the grieving process for you
Diana, I hope that you have ovulated. I have a great book on ttc and it covers IVF and the author recommends acupunture as well, sounds like its worth a try. See if the IVF clinic can recommend someone good. Goodluck, let us know how you go.
Laney, please don't ever think you can't post in here, I am sure everyone will be very concerned about you. I will be praying for you that this little one will be absolutely fine and will be born nice and healthy at full term.
Dee, sorry that you had an awful weekend. Those moments can just creep up on you can't they. I'm the same, can be fine one minute and lose it the next. I think someone on here put it quite nicely recently by saying 'you never know just how close to the surface tears can be'.
Beata, I hope you are recovering well hun. You'll be back in here ttc with us soon I know
Paula, how are you any further signs?. The big test at the end of this week, I hope we both get a BFP
Lan & Tildy, thinking of you and hope you are doing ok.
Sorry to hear about your DH's job, it is such an awful time right now. I hope that he finds a fantastic job soon.
So, that's potentially 2 BDs in a possible fertile period 
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