How are you all doing? The clock is ticking for you Dory and those plans of allowing Labour to happen, it's getting closer by the minute. I am sooooo looking forward to your wonderful news! I think about you often, and wonder how you are getting on. I also find myself wondering how your cats are doing too. I know you were distressed with one of them being in the vet recently and I hope everything is going well now.
Jenna how are you doing dear? Would love to hear any updates from you!
Dexy... How are things there, how is the family and work?
AFM: I know I said I would come back in the other day and I didn't get around to it, I feel so slack lol. I have had a busy time lately, running around from here to there, feel like there is so much to do, yet so little time. I have also been on an emotional roller coaster lately which is not helping. I caught a cold a couple weeks ago and I am still trying to shake it off. It's one of those colds that just as you think you are getting over it, it takes you down again.
I was in tears the other day after I had a rude plumber here who I had to ask to leave, I have never had to do that before, and even though he probably wasn't that rude, and I would typically dismiss it - it really upset me. I hadn't cried like that for a couple of months and I was left wondering why am I feeling so emotional?
I got most things done yesterday, so I am having some 'me' time today, I am going to spend some time reading, writing and drawing then I am off to lunch with mum. She is going overseas this weekend with her sisters etc and will be away for a couple of weeks. She is really looking forward to it and she so deserves a break from everything, I think she works too hard sometimes, not only at work but for everyone around her, so a nice break from it all will do her the world of good. Wish I could go with her, to get away from this cold weather if nothing else. It has been so cold here, my fingers are freezing while I am trying to type.
AF due today so we'll see what happens. I did a test almost a week ago, I don't know why, it was just a waste really, even if I am UTD it was still very early to be testing...
So thats a quick update from me. I may not always reply, but I check in often to see how everyone is going. So hope your all well!
Gem - I was thinking about you today and once I logged on today I would write a post... and there's one from you. Sorry to hear you're having a hard time of it lately. Big hugs.... I am so proud of you for not tolerating unacceptable behaviour but sorry that it upset you so much. Did it feel good to cry and let it out even if you didn't really understand why? I do know what you mean about a cold you can't quite shake... just when you think you're on the mend, back it comes again. I feel like that too. But I have the luxury of "resting".
Things are going ok. I had a cluster of symptoms that might have indicated pre-eclampsia, but my BP was ok today at my appointment, but the other symptoms are lingering... including a persistent headache... will just keep an eye on it. I am too stubborn to take a headache tablet, as I want to know whether the headache resolves by itself or not.
Glad you caught up with your mum.....mine was here at the same time my BP was elevated....hmmm I wonder, just coincidence? I love my mum, but I find she's not very comfortable when out of her own environment.... when she's visiting she's anxious and can't really sit still, but when she's at her home, she's much more relaxed.. maybe it's just easier for me to sit still while she does her own thing around her house and she's just the same where ever she is? I just enjoy my mum's company more when I visit her rather than the other way around.
The obs said today again, that if labour started now, no steps to halt it would be taken.... I've said it before but that is totally mind blowing. The obs today said twice that he was on call this weekend and even asked me my plans for the weekend and gave his approval for an afternoon tea with a friend who lives locally. Hmm that got me thinking maybe he's suspecting a visit from me over the weekend? Or maybe he was just letting me know he was on to provide some reassurance? I have pretty much everything packed and ready... just things like my filofax, i pod, books and some extra clothes to go in.
It is so good to have the little cats all back together. The one who was away, is very snuggley, and I am loving it. They have all settled down and are getting back to being good brother cats. They have been so important to me the past couple of years, but especially being at home by myself these past months. I think it's the company they give and that they show interest in me... all throughout the day. I can't rely on friends and family filling that gap... it's just too large and too much to expect. So I suppose they have helped me feel like I am not alone and that has probably helped me to avoid depression. Pretty amazing really... not bad for three little cats.
Thanks for asking after me and the cats... I really appreciate it. I think of you a lot too, even if I am not always posting. I am hoping that this is your cycle!
Hiya Dexy..... you must be 30 weeks by now? Hope all is going well.
Jenna - you've been quiet... hope you are just too excited to post.
Dory, nice to hear from you. You sound like you may have the cold we have all had, it started out for me as headaches, I had about 3 headaches a day. I hope you are feeling better soon. Maybe the cats cheering you up can help with the symptoms. If you feel happy, you generally feel more healthy, but if your feeling down, colds can take a hold of you more easily, so keep your chin up high and keep thinking positively. You are doing an awesome job. I am so glad that you have the reassurance from your ob, letting you know that he is not far away should you need him. Is your mum getting impatient waiting out these last few weeks or is she generally like that? My sister use to be like that, I say use to, because I don't see her anymore. She hardly ever came over, and when she did she was restless and always seemed to keen to get going soon enough. Glad to hear that your cats are doing fine and giving you lots of attention. It's good having pets around isn't it. It's funny, I sometimes start talking to our dog when it is just the two of us here. She starts looking at me as if I am nuts lol. She is classic. My DD taught her to speak. So when you ask her to speak, she will bark. Or you can give her the hand signal and she knows to speak. She is funny when my DD tries to get her to do it inside, she knows I don't like it when she barks inside and so she will give off a gentle growl instead of a full on bark. It's so cute. She knows how to shake hands and lay down etc...
And yes, even though I was left wondering the other day why I was in tears, I did feel better to get it out. I still felt emotional for the rest of the day, but it was like being able to breathe again, just by having a good cry. I done a test this morning, and it is showing a very faint line but I am not convinced that it is a BFP.. still no AF so I will wait a couple of more days and see what happens. If I have my calculations correct, this is the first cycle in several months which has not followed the pattern of 28,32,28 etc... I am on day 29 of what should be 28 days going by the pattern.
I won't be far away, now that the time is getting closer and closer for you Dory. I am so looking forward to some wonderful news from you, I can hardly wait, although I am willing to wait as long as it takes
Hi guys! Sorry for not posting, have been stalking and reading though
Dory - So exciting! Not long to go now
Danni - I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you, though they do say that a line is a line no matter how faint it is! lol I just realised, if you're UTD this month, there'll be approx the same amount of time between our due dates as there is with Dexy & Dory!
With this one, I had 2 very faint lines with Crystal Clear tests, one on 14dpo and the other on 15dpo, then I used FR on 15dpo and got a really really strong line My BT results on 15dpo were only 29, so there is a good chance for you
Dexy - Thinking of you darl! Hope everything is going well with you!
afm - nothing much happening here, just the dreaded all day sickness that I can't seem to avoid Although, vegemite on toast seems to help stop me from throwing up in the mornings.
Other than that, crampy, tired and emotional. Headaches every couple of days, but Panadol seems to ease tham. My back and hips have died lol so I've just been taking it easy on our new couch (my brother was getting rid of his brand new recliner couch set so we put dibs on it and hubby picked it up on the weekend) it's heavenly! I get to lean back and relax with my legs up and the laptop in front of me lol
My mum is also down from QLD this week, so she's staying with us until she heads back next wednesday. It's great having her here, especially since I didn't have her around very much when I was growing up, and she asn't able to get down when I was pregnant with DS until the week that he was due and she had to leave the day I was induced. She's going to be down a lot more often as my grandmother isn't doing too well at the moment and keeps on saying she's not going to make it to christmas. She's been saying that for years, but she's gone down hill so much this year that for the the first time we're taking her seriously.
Anyway, enough of my morbid thoughts.
Hope you're all doing well!
Hi Jen, nice to hear from you. I can't stay for long, just came in my room for a breather from the kids... argh.
Just wondering what FR is? You said you tried the crystal clear tests and then tried something else... mmm interesting, still no AF here. You got me curious now because when I found out I was pregnant with Jayden I used crystal clear and it was very faint then too... Lets hope that we can follow in Dory and Dexy's footsteps
Hi Danni, FR is First Response. I reccomend them above all others, except for the digitals as I haven't ever used them. But I do reccomend trying a First Response test, the piccies I put up on one of the other pages were those, and the pink/purple lines are so clear compared to the blue ones on he crystal clear tests.
Hi Jen, thanks for that, I will keep that in mind. But for now... well AF came along on saturday morning grrr... So the cycle has started again. I don't know what to expect this month 28,32,30... guess if I get to 34 days and still no AF then I can try testing...
Sorry I only posted a quick one on friday. I know what you mean about those headaches, I have been getting heaps of headaches. I think it might be part of the cold that is still lingering or it may be because I have really sore shoulders and neck lately. Hubby has been busy wih massage lately trying to ease my tensed muscles. I'm not sure, but I think it might also be partly from stress and partly from the cold and trying to keep warm by tensing up my shoulders... I too have been feeling quite emotional, I would say it's not normally like me, I guess it's more to the point that I don't usually find myself in situations that make my emotions show like they have been lately.
Just taking each day as it comes at the moment, and speaking of days, yesterday we had awesome weather, it was mostly sunny all day which hasn't been happening much here, so I took the opportunity to get outside into the garden. As hard as it can be to work in the garden, I find it quite nice plodding along in the garden, it's like a meditation in nature, it's lovely listening to the birds chirping, clearly they were lapping up the sunshine too.
I hope that MS gets better for you soon Jen. Enjoy that new lounge suite Hope your Grandma is doing ok, it can be hard for herself and for her family when ill health sets in. If it is her time soon, may she pass on peacefully! I found a quote which I will share with you as it brings comfort to me - 'A death on the Earth plane is a Birthday in the spirit realms.' Death is not the end.
Just another quick post to see how everyone is going?
Dory you are almost their, how is everything going? I have been trying to keep a close eye on BB for any updates from you. I look forward to your wonderful news of bubs arriving safely... ! Not long to go now!
Dexy how are you getting on? Your 'A' button is fixed and we haven't heard much from you... lol hope all is well with you and bubs.
Jen - time is going by for you too, I didn't check you ticker you must be about 10 weeks? You will be going for another scan soon enough... I look forward to hear how things are going.
AFM Well we had a busy busy weekend, actually it's been very busy last week too. I have only just stopped this morning to take a breath lol... Just going through the washing which had been put to one side, slowly getting through it, and we have beautiful weather again, great for drying. It's amazing isn't it how the house can quickly turn into a mess when we have so many things going on in one week.
I hope you are all doing really well.
Love and hugs to you all,
Danni
Gem - things are going really well... although I was anxious over the weekend so paid a visit to the hossy for some monitoring as hadn't felt bubs move for the best part of more than 15 hours, and not at the usual times. Never had monitoring before, so it was pretty amazing to hear, and to see bubs heartbeat increase when bubs was moving and also during a braxton hicks contraction, in addition to the general relief that there was a heart beat in the first place. DH was so chuffed that he asked for a copy of the print out.
Don't forget I have your email, so I will email you any news long before I get to BB.
Today is Sophie's first anniversary...after today the "year of firsts" will be gone. It's inconceiveable to have time move forward, as time is such an external measure, and I suppose the world at large forgets and moves on, but in a way I don't. I mean I do, but a part of me will always be in that moment.
It seems that you are feeling a bit better? It seems that way. It's good to hear and sense the energy in your post.... its been missing whilst you've been feeling under the weather.
Dexy. Jenna - hello there foxy ladies. Thinking of you.
Dory I noticed a couple of weeks ago that Sophie's anniversary was coming up, I didn't realise when I posted earlier though. Your signature is not working properly at the moment. I hope your getting through the day ok. Stay strong Dory, you are doing a great job. I look forward to receiving an email from you... !!! and yes I have been feeling better, thank you for asking.
On another note, I popped back in today because I wanted to ask some advice about something. I tried the doctor but they are booked out, and tomorrow I have to take my kids into town for an appointment so I'm not sure what time I will get back etc etc... so it's up to you guys to help me for the time being. Today I noticed some thick discharge, actually, a lot of discharge. Some was brownish red colour and some was clear. I don't remember having this happen before, not to this extent anyhow. Does this mean I have an infection? Any ideas? I am 10 days into my cycle and AF finished 7 days ago.
Gem - I know this is even more gross - but are there any other symptoms? Like fever or or redness or itching or odour? I don't know what it could be, but certainly I would have it checked out. I would try and keep a bit of it too and put it in the fridge. I know it's a disgusting concept, but it might help the Dr, esp if you don't get any more of it. If that is too gross ( and make sure the kids know not to open it!) maybe take a photo?
Thanks for your advice Dory, it is a little embarrassing to talk about isn't it lol... I have had little symptoms, the ocassional itch every now and then. A few little pains here and there. Nothing drastic though. I will try the doctors again tomorrow when I get home and hopefully they are not booked out.
Gem - it seems that anything related to genitals/bottoms is always embarrassing to talk about... It's not like it's something we talk about all the time but they are so important! In the TTC threads the girls always apologise for too much information when they want to ask about mucous/discharge but happily talk about the BD'ing schedule. The irony makes me laugh sometimes. I can be a prude about both!
Gem - we're back on line! Yay! Can't wait to hear from you.
Dexy & Jenna - hello - no baby action here yet... can you believe I have made it to 39 weeks and that if I go into labour now ( excluding any of the usual emergency issues) I am normal and it's not an emergency? No way... I am looking forward to sharing some good news with you all soon. Take care.
WooHooo... Ladies, can you believe it, I have been busting to come in here since about 10 am yesterday LOL I have tried many many times to log in, but nothing was happening... but here we are, and have I got some news for you...
So yesterday, while I was at the shop, I thought I would buy these tests that Jen was talking about "First Response". I decided to give it a go when I got home, I'm not really sure why because AF wouldn't be due until sometime this weekend or later, depending on the length of cycle it decided on this month lol... {I wanted to post a picture here, but I can't work our how to do it }
I will have to use this pic instead lol
I done another test last night and again it was positive, and again this morning, it was positive again.. DH still wasn't convinced and wanted to wait for the blood test b4 celebrating, so I had the blood test this morning and finally got the result about 6pm tonight to confirm :BFP: I don't know the HCG levels at this stage, but I will go back to see the doc hopefully in the next few days to find out those details. Going by my calculations I am 3w3d... We have a ball of cells lol and are due around 28-05-11.
We have been letting family know this evening...
Yay - I finally got to SHOUT IT OUT TO THE WORLD So Jen, we were not far out from the difference between Dory and Dexy - Just enough to be different..
YAYYYYYYY! Sooooo happy for you Danni! The best news ever!!!
I was right I knew I was lol
Dory - Looking more and more like my dream will be right lol lets hope it's not and you go into labour sometime over the next few days And YAY on everything being classed as "normal" now when you do go into labour I'm getting so excited I'm bouncing in my seat!
afm - (This will be long lol, lots to catch up on)
12wks 2d today!!! Next milestone is 16wks
We still don't have our internet connected. They were supposed to contact us when we'd been approved, but hubby had to ring up last week just to find out whether we had or not, so not happy in that department. I want to know when they're coming around to install everything so I can make sure I have the money ready in my bank account to pay for it all.
So I gave in and bought a bit of pre-paid credit this week.
Other news, I have been feeling little flutters just behind my pelvic bone for 2 weeks now! So excited, but I haven't been entirely sure that it was the bub... thought it was gas at first, but that feels ENTIRELY different lol
Still taking it easy, chowing down on lollies and chocolate every chance I get, and have been craving CocaCola for the past 2 weeks as well lol, I know it's not good for me, but it helps ease the MS soooo much!
Speaking of MS, it seems to be fading a bit, I now have more good days than bad days, and the last 4 mornings I have been waking up feeling pretty good and wide awake for a change lol
I've been busy busy busy trying to get a few bracelets made for some lovely ladies I know who lost their bubs, but it's been freezing cold in my study/workroom (aka the mess hole lol I swear I have no idea how I find anything in there it's so messy) and I haven't been able to spend much time in there, means I'm stuck on the couch being bored the rest of the time.
I had a bit of pink spotting this morning and some AF-type cramping, but it has cleared up now.
I have a scan tomorrow afternoon, as after the scare the other week after the rugby game I called my OB's office and spoke to one of the lovely midwives there who asked me to come in and get a referral for a scan. When I told her about my GP refusing to give me the 12wk scan referral just because I didn't want the bloodtest she told me it was stupid and my GP doesn't know what she's talking about as the 12wk scan isn't just for the NT, but also to measure bubs growth and to make sure that everything is developing normally.
I also got to meet some of the other midwives and had a bit of a chat with them, and they are all so nice and friendly.
It was a really great experience. I get to see them again next week, on the 22nd, as I have to see a midwife and get assessed etc before I see the OB, but they said they'd try to get the OB in for a chat on the day since it is one of the days he will be in.
All in all it's looking like it will be a really good birth experience
Also, planning on heading to the melbourne show with DS and hubby on the 26th, so if anyone else is heading there on that day and wants to catch up we should organise it now
SOOOOO MUCH HAPPENING IN HERE I MUST UTILISE CAPITAL LETTERS TO DISPLAY MY EXCITEMENT!!! ROTFL!
Gem! Congriddilins you gorgeous thing! How exciting! What a well deserved BFP! I'm just sooooo excited for you & can not wait to hear all the stories to come... Love to you & all of yours for the journey. Eeeeekkkkkk!
Dory - 'Normal' What a bloody word hey! Lol. Hope your taking super good care in your very final days. Thinking of you all the time & can't wait to hear your big news too!
Jen - Look at you! 12w 2d! Take good care of yourself love... 16 weeks is approaching fast!
I just can not believe that each of us has come full circle since the beginning of this thread - It astounds me but I couldnt be more pleased! Its a warming story I will keep very close forever.
AFM - I'm huge, smiling like a giddy kid & just so excited for everyone I could scream!
35w 4d & $50 says I wont go to 40 weeks, just a gut feeling... But all is well.
Is anyone Facebookey? Let me know if you are, I will pm you my email so you can add me! Or send me yours, whatever works... Easier to keep updated on something like that!
Although, vegemite on toast seems to help stop me from throwing up in the mornings.
I have had little symptoms, the ocassional itch every now and then. A few little pains here and there. Nothing drastic though. I will try the doctors again tomorrow when I get home and hopefully they are not booked out.
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So Jen, we were not far out from the difference between Dory and Dexy - Just enough to be different.. 
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