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Nic - hope you've had some news now that your appt is over with.
Nay - that dress we managed to pic up rather cheap for my littlest niece at Chain Reaction (cheapie clothes) - we were having gold stars as part of the table theme so it just worked! her big sister was going to have a dress made to match the junior bridesmaid and other flower girl (Midgie was going to be unique and wear the white and carry the rings) - but family breakdown between DH and his nephew (father of the kids) and myself and nephews wife (skanky ho biatch that is forbidden in my home or near my baby after some stuff she said) meant their kids weren't able to be in the wedding (and the kids STILL don't know that it wasn't our decision - we wanted them - they're still DH's nieces! - hell, i still have their present in our safe for them when they're old enough to understand) - anyway - we were still going to get older nieces dress made as the dress like E had on didn't go up big enough - we were at fountain gate and found her the dress - completely different shop, only in the bigger sizes! so we grabbed that (i had the pattern ready to be cut out that night for the other dress!). so it worked out heaps better. the material for the three girls dresses is still here and will eventually be used for something for me or for E. it was going to bring the bridesmaids and Midgie (littlest niece) together - it is blue that shimmers gold.
was going to do more persies but miss E has jut hit her face on the chair - i thought it was near her ear, but it looks like she has scratched her little face as well
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Hey ladies I WISH it was today it's actually tomorrow.
Amy will see how the visit goes but would love to meet you!!
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good luck for 2moro nic
at the moment jamie has a love hate relationship with kiwi fruit one day he loves it one day he hates it
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sorry Nic - i think we're all just jumping the gun cos we're so following you and Aaron and hoping for the best for you!
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Oh gosh, what a draining evening. Those idiots who did the research saying that teething doesn't make an irritable or upset baby weren't here tonight to witness the shambles! Last night was actually a pretty good night, so tonight I thought I'd try Kyson without panadol and see how he went. I was worried that maybe I was dosing him up when he didn't really need it. Well, half an hour after he went to bed he woke up screaming. Then just screamed and screamed for about half an hour while I held him. Even when he stopped for a little while he would still be doing those big sobs that break your heart. Surely that can't be a coincidence! So that panadol is back on the cards and he can keep having it at night time if it's helping that much. I can't stand to see him cry like that. After the panadol kicked in he was happy as larry again and decided that his previous little sleep was actually a nap, and played happily for another couple of hours (did lots of walking practice). He's just gone back down to sleep now and hopefully the rest of the night is a bit better.
Nic - Good luck at the appointment tomorrow! Fingers crossed that you come here tomorrow to give us some GREAT news :hug:
BG - Hope E's face is ok! Kyson did a nice head bump on my SIL's coffee table last night. Ouchies!
Oh, has anyone seen my AF? Lol! Still no sign of it, and I'm worried that I may have felt ovulation pain today! I've been temping a little and I thought that I ovulated 2 weeks ago! Todays pain was hopefully just some gas, hehe. I'm just not sure how accurate the temping has been lately because you're meant to take your temp after at least 3 consecutive hours sleep (which hasn't happened in nearly 10 months), and Kyson's been more unsettled in the morning hours the last couple of weeks with teething. Also, another thing that's probably really messing things up is that Kyson has been rolling until he is laying up next to me during the night. His little body is probably warming me up and giving higher temps. Now I don't know where I'm at in my cycle! I sort of wish that I had bought some ovulation tests, but now it's too late. I see the nurse tomorrow and get all my drugs (oh, and pay our lovely big IVF with PGD bill, lol) so fingers crossed AF rocks up soon :)
Huge anti-germie vibes for the sickies!!!
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Krystie - welcome to the world of "over-anylysing every symptom, body change, twinge, pain, etc etc" land" - I had forgotten about this! I feel I should give you a heads up........... your post reminded me how I used to wonder about everything I felt/thought I'd felt etc etc while going through IVF, wondering what that meant etc etc, wait until you are in the TWW - its excrutiating and the hardest part is that most of the fertility drug side effects are exactly the same as pregnancy symptoms - cramping, bloating, sore BBs etc. There's no point me telling you not to get caught up in it, its human nature, but the best thing is to talk it through. TMI but I was OBSESSED with going to the loo at the end of my TWW to check if AF had arrived, I HAD to use while toilet paper only so I would see ANY trace of AF, it becomes very consuming :o That said, its all PERFECTLY normal :)
Nic, you are prob at your appt about now, I am thinking of you and Aaron!! :)
Bailey has a physio appt this morning at 9am (I almost forgot about it until DH spotted it on the calender last night - whew). I am hoping she is pretty happy with his progress, I feel that his upper body strength and motor skills have improved out of site since our last appt so hopefully she agrees, obviously the motor skill delay is going to be an issue until he is well out of the brace, but I think in some ways it has encouraged him to develop his upper body quicker than he might have otherwise, we'll see, will report back later. Next thursday we have our xray and checkup with the orthopedic surgeon and I am hoping to get a clear idea of how effective the brace has been (we are halfway, still another 3 or so months to go), I have everything crossed that an improvement is noticable and its all working
I noticed I am on 999 posts - so once I post this I will be on 1000 - I've decided I rock!! PMSL
Nay
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Krystie - if you are trying to bring on AF - plan a romantic night with DH **nudge nudge wink wink**, she'll no doubt arrive to spoil the party :D
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Nay: I hope the physio appt goes well today! I am sure the physio will be impressed with him, getting around now as he is. Fingers crossed for the ortho appt too - I really hope that brace is doing everything it is meant to be.
Krystie: Sorry for a tough night last night. Glad you have worked out that the Panadol is giving Kyson some relief - at least there's one positive from a crappy night! Re AF, I keep thinking I am going to get mine but no sign yet. But I think I am in the opposite position - I really want her to stay away!!
Jacinta: Phoebe hasn't really had kiwi yet. I never think to buy it! You know sometimes you can get really sweet kiwi and sometimes they can be a bit tart? Maybe he likes the sweet ones and not the tart ones?
We have had a couple of not so great nights lately. Phoebe has been so blocked up at night that she's been waking pretty regularly again and coughing a fair bit too (just cause she keeps wanting to breathe through her nose and as a result is swallowing a whole lot of gunk, poor baby). Since giving the vaporiser a go though, she has been much improved and she seemed really well this morning, so I'm relieved. Hopefully tonight will be better.
DH is headed over to WA early tomorrow morning so the girls and I are on our own for a few days. I am hoping Phoebe starts to sleep better soon because I am going to be trashed otherwise!
Okeys, better get back to work. Today is my first day here on my own and fortunately it has been pretty quiet.
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Hey Ladies, back from our Neuro consult and good and bad news.
Good first is that although Aaron has Hydro it is only a mild case.
Bad news is that we still need to have a few tests done before a decision is made in regards to surgery.
They are arranging an eye test and genetics testing to be done and then we will see the neuro again. (he wants to see us in 6 weeks)
He is concerned that there has been change in the MRI and the recent CT to indicate that the fluid level is not absorbing as fast as it should be.
There is no urgent push on Surgery until these two tests have been done and then depending on the results and his head growth Aaron will then have pressure tests done to see how bad the fluid levels are.
The Neuro feelings is that based on the growth over the last few months surgery is what he is thinking but does not want to jump in as some kids do out grow this extra fluid.
My head is a mess I thought the 2WW was bad that is nothing compared to this BS, I feel so angry that my baby boy may need this surgery but we were told today if it does get done he will lead a happy and healthy long life and still play footy....(not that I care).
Ahhhh I’m sure it will all be ok in the end and we will do what needs to be done and I :pray: soooo hard that his head can just stop growing and he won't need anything done.
To say I am scared is an understatement but all I can do is love and treat Aaron no different as he is still the same little boy who brings so much love and light in to our lives.
Amy, sorry I didn't pop past but all I wanted to do was get in the car and get out.
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Nic- I'm soooooo sorry it wasn't all good news. :hug: Did they say why they wanted to do the eye and genetic test? You know that we are all here for you whenever you need us. Fingers crossed he does outgrow it, and doesn't have to have surgery. I can understand how scared you must be, so please please talk to us if you need. I am also sure that Aaron knows how much you and DH love him, and how blessed you are to have him.
Huge hugs sweets, and you know my number if you need me.
xxx
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Thanks Bridg, every time I think about the what if's I burst out crying...
The eye test is to make sure that the extra fluid (pressure behind eye) has not caused any damage, and the genetic testing is to confirm that there is no other reason why he has Hydro??!?!
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nic - :hug: hope it works out and he does outgrow it :)
we are having a party for jamies birthday at my mums on the 15th you are all welcome to come its not really a fancy thing its just casual bbq so if u arent doing anything else and want a free feed ur welcome to come :) details will be on FB when i do invites for everyone else :)
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Oh Nic, I have tears for you, I understand how scary the thought of surgery must be, I'm so sorry it wasn't all good news sweetheart, gosh these little ones are so precious to us and you are dead right when you say you don't need this BS, it just gets in the way of enjoying our babies without all that worry constantly at the back of your mind. There is nothing to say except it sucks ar$e, I wish I could give you a hug, and Aaron too :hug: I hope the coming months bring you good news. Have a bloody good cry and a bit of a rage at the world, its normal and it might help deal with the emotions, although it probably feels a bit raw right now
Sending healthy, happy vibes your way :hug:
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I went to see my IVF nurse today and pick up all my drugs and got home to find that AF has arrived! YAY!!! I start on the drugs tomorrow. For those that have done IVF and are curious about my doses:
Days 2-4: Gonal F - 112.5IU each night (I think that's the 2nd lowest dose the pen injection thing can give...)
Days 5-7: Orgalutran 0.25mg each morning, Gonal F - 112.5IU each night
Day 8: I have a 7.45am ultrasound and bloods to check follicle growth and find out if I need to stay on the drugs or if I'm ready for egg pickup.
Oh gosh! It's just hitting home that in 7-8 days we might be making a baby!
Nay - Yup, I was totally over analysing. AF arrived today only a day or two after I expected hehe. Lol, I remember one time after we had found out we were pregnant with Kyson I wiped after going to the toilet and thought there was blood. Turned out the wee had made the red print on the other side of the paper show through. False alarm, haha. I stuck to plain white after that (which I usually prefer anyway to avoid UTI's).
How did Bailey's physio apt go? It sounds like he's been doing fantastically, so hopefully the physio thinks the same :) Half way mark already?! Wow! I know it's probably seemed like such a long time to you, but at least you now know your over the hump and time should fly by now.
Happy 1000 postiversary!!! :dance:
Amy - Oh poor Phoebe! I'm glad that vapouriser is helping, but it just must be so horrible to see her struggling. Fingers crossed that her being better this morning is a sign that she's recovering.
Happy first day at work!!! :clap: or :doh: hehe
Nic - Fantastic news that the hydro is only a mild case! Sorry that he still needs more tests done, but at least you know they are being thorough. Let's hope that the tests come back with news that he'll outgrow it. But hopefully if he needs surgery you can find out soon and have it done so that you can stop worrying about everything. Although, I'm sure we ever fully stop worrying about these precious little people ;)
Jacinta - I'll pop Jamie's party on the calender! Oh, and keep May 2nd free if you would like to come to Kyson's party. I'll send out some invites (once I make them, lol).
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Nicole: *Hugs* I'm sorry to hear about how things went today. I will pray that things will work out for little Aaron. He is a gorgeous little boy, I love seeing his photos on facebook!
Naomi: I have read your post on facebook. You are such a Mummsy Mum (i mean that in a NICE way..I consider myself the same hehe)...it must be so hard to have to leave Bailey soon. I think a lot of women want to go back to work, and a lot of women would prefer to stay home. I know some women go stir crazy if they stay at home, and sometimes it's just a necessity for financial reasons. I stayed at home when my first was born, but we had to sell the 2nd car and cut back on things to make ends meet. One of the worst birthdays I ever had was my 26th birthday when I had no car and hubby worked. There are a lot more expenses these days too I guess...mobiles, internet and the rest.. My sister never wanted to go back to work with her first baby, but she got to stay home once the twins arrived. Maybe next bubby you can stay home?
Krystie: Yay for AF arriving (never thought I'd be cheering someone for that hehe). Mine can stay away..I don't care if I have Cara waking up every night...periods suck hehe (except when you need them to make babies hehe)
I think Cara is trying to clap hands....and last night she stood up and let go...I think it was an accident though...hehehe Freaked me out!!
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Nic- It's ok to burst into tears whenever you need to. It shows that you love your little man. Has anyone on either yours or DH's side ever had Hydro?
Krystie- I had an AF you could of had last week, but glad to hear she has turned up on her own. Will be exciting to hear all about the journey.
Gosh, I haven't even thought about Logan's birthday yet!
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Nothing earth shattering from our appt. Physio was pretty happy with Baileys improved upper body strength and was pretty impressed that he is started to get mobile. She gave me some ideas to help promote leg strength etc - eg place a ball between his legs and encourage him to lift it, and to help him crawl forward, she suggested when he is crawling backwards to help push him forwards using his feet and it will encourage him to drag himself forward a bit, she showed me how and Bailey crawled forward a little, pretty cool, so I'll try these tips and a few others she gave me. The only real concern is that Bailey doesn't weight bare AT ALL on his legs (brace or not) so this will likely delay any walking which is kinda expected anyway. We don't go back to see her now until late May (or June if he isn't out of the brace until then), there is only so much we can do at this point with him, the brace cuts out a fair majority of the exercises she would normally encourage understandably, but he's doing really well all things considered. I am dead keen for the ortho appt next week, I wanna be sure this damn brace is doing something!!
Krystie - CONGRATS on AF (never thought I'd say that to someone PMSL) ETA - Cathy I just saw you wrote the same thing LOL
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:) kirsty yay for AF we would love to come but were saving so we can go to my mums for jamies birthday :doh: wish petrol wasnt so expensive and i could go where i want when i want oh well i suppose i chose to live out here so im not really allowed to complain why are birthdays so expensive? bah
Jamie is really getting the hang of standing up im so looking forward to when he does it all the time lol
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Krystie, WOoo Hoo for AF!! Actually she visited me as well ;)
My first cycle:-
Same as Second but cant remember when the b/t were....but have them for my Aaron cycle :dance:
Second Cycle:-
Day 2-6 / 125IU Puregon
Day 6 Blood test and U/S
Day 6-11 /125IU Puregon & Orgalutran
Day 8 Blood test and u/s
Day 11 Blood test and u/s
Day 11 Trigger
Day 13 EPU
Day 18 ET
