TTC after Recurrent Miscarriage/Stillbirth or Loss after 1st trimester ~ NOV/DEC 07

[Lynn]

Jo - thinking of you I hope AF stayed away yesterday and continues to stay away for the next 9 months! Big big hugs to you babe :hugs:

[gks]

Thank you for validating my "mountains become mole hills" issue...that slider was SOO important to me last night - along with the why isn't the picture on the new TV as clear as I'd like...and why are grade two girls so mean at my DD's school. Come on 2008 I'm ready for a fresh start.
Lee - I love that new ticker and that gorgeous (working) slider - very impressive! I especially love the hand holding people - too cute. Still got you very close in my thoughts. If friendship vibes made babies we'd all be rubbing our tummies today...but especially you...You are incredible to have got through this year. I hope your getting through the days with lots of love around you.
Mand - I am so sorry for your losses and hope that you've got lots of lovely support people around you - and remember whenever you need it you've got us too of course -
Auntie M - sorry to hear about the tummy virus - actually I'm disappointed I'm not close enough to have a little stomach virus - it's exactly what I need this close to bikini season when I haven't lost a single pound all year. Is three weeks too late to start dieting? Bikini's are just a thing of the past for me - neck to knee wouldn't even come close to covering all the comfort eating that's been happening in Parkdale Victoria this year. Just for the record chocolate biscuits do not help mend sadness - sad but true. Wouldn't it be lovely if creamy pasta was diet food - back to reality.
Lynn - how are you travelling?
Jo - Thinking of you in this next 24 hours with fingers crossed!!!!!
Me, I'm building up for the last of the 2007 bonk fests...over the years I think I've tried all the different advice on what days to DTD - this time I think I'll try a free for all...why not...gorgeous DH must have forgotten what my normal libedo really is...he he he he would only have to glance at my diary to see why he's "so much hotter" between day 10 and 20. Sorry TMI and felt like being silly - even I need a break from my own brooding.
Georgie

[gks]

Arggg Klee - I knew I forgot someone - how are you???? I will listen to you until the day I die - I just love the fact that you are always helping suport, encourage and listen. I'd be lost without you...don't stop! Have you got any little pictures for me to croon over? Can't wait to see one! What about a tummy shot? With you and Mel - I'm sure I'm close enough to catch some of those baby vibes.
Tell us how you're going? Hugs to you for your mood
love G

[klee]

georgie - be as silly as you like, our lives are consumed with grief its good to get a laugh every once in a while. hell why not finish the year off with a bang or at least a few, lol, sorry had to say it, couldn't let it pass. I'll be back soon, when i change shifts, then i can be on here a bit more

[Anthonysmom]

Auntie M - Unfortunately my apartment has sound-prof walls (just a fancy way of saying solid concrete) or I would be punching my way through them. Maybe I will try throwing something.

Klee - We are still waiting for the official autopsy report, but my OB didn't sound hopeful that it would have answers. I am from Yonkers which is just north of New York City. It is the southern most part of New York.

Well my news continues to get worse. I had to get an ultrasound today as part of my normal follow-up...I remember when getting an ultrasound was the most exciting thing in the world. Now I just got to see my empty uterus. Well the technicial told me I have some small polycyctic cysts on my ovaries. She said that since AF has always been regular, that I shouldn't worry, but I haven't heard from my OB yet. I tried looking up these kind of cycts and it doesn't sound like something "not to worry about". In fact I am very worried. Have any of you ladies heard of polycystic cysts? I just don't know how many times I ma expected to get back up again after being knocked down like this.

Barbara

[Lee]

Hi ladies,

Barbara - it amazes me how many times some folk get kicked. I don't know much about the cysts, but I think there's a thread in here or on another site, a group of ladies with this problem. I think they are fixable, but confess, don't know much. It's just one more thing on top of your loss. I pray that you will eventually get some answers about Anthony (I love his name) - keep pushing, and don't be afraid to get a second opinion. Big hugs to you during this rotten awful time.

Georgie - LMAO - I reckon your DH will be just as suspicious as mine - mine never looks better than from CD10-20. And you know what, he doesn't mind!!!! The rest of the month, sorry dear, not tonight, I have a headache, or as some of the ladies in the PG thread might appreciate - "it's scrabble night" lol...... In a few days time, I'll start dropping some not so subtle hints, just to get him sweating in anticipation!!!! Got to keep the DH's happy..... I'm up for some humour at this time, for sure. And, I must admit, I'm pretty smug with my new ticker - suggest you go get yourself a new one (with working slider). A girl needs a slider! Hope your brooding is manageable. I'm feeling a bit better, but just got some bad news about a friend of mine in NSW, who had a motorbike accident, and is in Sydney with spinal injuries - not sure as to the extent of them. I reckon that just about wraps up a crap year.

Jo - NO AF, NO AF, NO AF - this is a good mantra too. How are you???? Anything to report yet?

Judy - I'm in Hobart, and you're in Collinsvale - we are not far away huh. How are you doing? It's a long painful journey, this ttc thing........... hope you're ok.

Hi to everyone else.

I'm off for a massage - last day of school for my kdis, so I'm making THE most of it.

Lee xo

[jlk]

No AF yet! Fingers crossed!

[Anthonysmom]

Lee - Anthony was my father's middle name. Now the two of them are hanging out watching us in heaven. On a lighter note I do love your ticker. Very cute and congrats on getting it to work! Enjoy your massage I am quite jealous.

[Anthonysmom]

Lee - And by the way I think all of us in here have been kicked too many times. WSe all deserve a great and fertile 2008...and also a nice massage.

[Kitt3n]

Anthonys mum - my old manager has PCOS and fell pregnant first month of trying, and carried beautiful lil baby boy to term. Not even a single hiccup during her pregnancy - bit of a hard birth, but the pregnancy was no troubles. So it really can happen.
PS - hopefully i can be joining you all in this forum of TTC soon. I cant wait!

[Lynn]

Jo I have everything crossed for you

[Lynn]

Barbara, I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and don't ovulate on my own. Every body is different and there are different levels that you can have it.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is usually diagnosed by hormone tests and a glucose tolerance test. The appearance of polycystic ovaries doesn't actually mean that you have PCOS, just as it is possible to have all the signs and symptoms of PCOS and normal ovaries.

The statistics are around 1 in 4 women have polycystic ovaries and it doesnt cause any issues at all in terms of them falling pregnant.

Ultrasounds can not be used alone in terms of diagnosing PCOS.
There needs to be 2 out of the 3 symptoms found for it to be assessed as PCOS. The 3 things are:
1. Periods which are irregular (less than around 6 each year)
2. Blood Tests which show high male hormones
3. Polycystic ovaries

Speak to your ob about doing some more test if you are concerned.

Best of luck!

[naomij]

Hi everyone
I have been reading all your posts but not feeling ok about posting myself. Just wanted to say to Anthonysmum I too have polycystic ovarian syndrome and I have been pg 6 times! No live babies as yet but that has nothing to do with the PCOS - if you have it confirmed its suggested you stick to a low GI diet to reduce the symptoms and especially if you suffer the symptom of insulin resistance which I do. Good luck - feel free to chat if you have any other questions.

Naomi

[gks]

Jo - everything is crossed from me too
georgie

[~StarBright~]

Hey there ladies, i was naughty and tested this morning and got BFP... still early days yet- i have a dr's appt on the 14th- it seems that it is good luck to jump threads... lets hope our little Sprout grows nice and strong.... I know that this can be bitter sweet news to some- i pray that you all get a BFP too soon!!

Thank you all for being there to help me while i waited for this moment, i will keep popping in to say hi and see how you are all going, just let me know- ticker or no ticker?

Good night and goodluck!!!

Wishes can come true!!!

Love Kat
xoxoxo

[Lee]

SB - I responded to you in the other thread, but wanted to say again:

WELL DONE!!

We are all worthy of BFPs in here, especially so I believe. So, we all wish you a healthy and extremely uneventful pregnancy. And we will all be following in your footsteps shortly.......

Lee xo

[gks]

Star Bright
Hoorah ( I think i mentioned that in the other thread) but as for the ticker...it's a BIG BIG BIG yes please from me!!!!!
Lee - please let us know how your friend is doing - what a horrible shock - if you noticed my new, (yes that's right everyone I finally worked out the ticker complete with snappy slider) you'll see how cute the old DH is at the moment - even his snoring doesn't sound so loud. he he he Welcome to my parlour said the spider to the fly....he he he

[jlk]

YAY!HUGE CONGRATS SB

as for me, no AF yet, but I'm not holding my breath, I've been late heaps before