Any other DISers trying to concieve? Reread OP for the QOTD!

[lil mermaid]

Elaine,

I unfortunately am a m/c veteran and would never say anything to give you false hope. At this point, I think that you should remain optimistic. The fact that your hpt's are lighter/darker really doesn't mean anything. Each test has a different amount of dye - even tests within the same pack. Really, they are designed to tell you IF you are pregnant or not...not HOW pregnant you are. So don't let that concern you.

I have had brown spotting with ALL of my pregnancies. The difference with my m/c's is that it was accompanied by sort of painful cramps and a sudden loss of pregnancy symptoms. The thing is - symptoms come and go anyway, AND you are pretty early on to be having symptoms anyway, sooo..

At this point, I would concentrate on the fact that your bloodwork looks good. Will they do another beta 48 hours after the first? The fact that your levels look good is a VERY GOOD sign, but to get a complete picture they should take another beta 48 hours after the first to see if the numbers are doubling.

I hope that everything is okay. It sounds like you have a great doctor (and nurse) and I am glad that they are taking you seriously.

Please stay positive - I am thinking good thoughts for you!

 

[AllyandJack]

lil mermaid....did your OB do the test or did you have to see a perinatologist? I want to have it done. I'm only 30, but DH has a brother with Down's Syndrome, so I want the test.

I'm just thinking that my RE is going to keep me for a while, then that will overlap with my OB....so, if I need to see a THIRD doctor, that would be a big inconvenience.

Congrats on your good results! One less thing to worry about for the rest of the time.

 

[Minnesota!]

Morning gals -

I get so happy when I come in here and see good news!

Elaine - I am so happy to hear that things are looking up for you Please keep us updated! I will keep my fingers crossed! And it's so cool that your dr. doesn't make you wait...like you said, treats everything like an emergency. My RE is the same way. Call for an appt and it's a long wait, call and say you don't feel right, or are scared, and they will get you in right then, just to make you feel better. I love it!

Carla - I hope you get your beta today!!!!! &&&&& this thread worked its magic once again! I would trot my butt to whomever could get me in first, LOL! No patience here!

HI to all the new newbies! I love that this thread is growing by leaps and bounds! Everyone is so helpful and informative!

Syrreal - Lucas is a great name As we got to daycare this morning, we met another one! There are 3 in the daycare now!

Becky - LOL at "Luke, I am your father". It was one of the first things DH said to my son when he was born! I think everyone that visited us in the hospital said it. But no biggie.

Good luck to all those testing soon!

BBL

 

[lil mermaid]

lil mermaid....did your OB do the test or did you have to see a perinatologist? I want to have it done. I'm only 30, but DH has a brother with Down's Syndrome, so I want the test.

I'm just thinking that my RE is going to keep me for a while, then that will overlap with my OB....so, if I need to see a THIRD doctor, that would be a big inconvenience.

Congrats on your good results! One less thing to worry about for the rest of the time.

Carla,

I actually had to go to a genetic MD to have it done - only because she is the doc that my OB refers patients to for this procedure.

It is possible that your OB does it, but it is probably more likely that you will have to go to a perinatologist to have it done. It is really a pretty new test and you MAY have to go to Boston to do it.

I really do highly recommend it. I am 38, but because of my history of loss and the fact that this will be my last pregnancy no matter what, I was hesitant to go right to amnio or CVS. My thinking was that if this test had bad results, then I would consider the amnio.

The test does have its limitations of course - it is very accurate, but it is still a screening test and not diagnostic. I mean, I still could be that 1 in 2,381, right? But I have decided, that FOR ME (because everyone is different) that it isn't work the risk of amnio (which is 1 in 200 to 400, depending on who you ask.) Also it doesn't screen for neural tube defects, like the quad screen does, so you will have to have a blood test for AFP only in your second trimester.

Oh, and another thing, if you do this test, see if they will also look for a nasal bone. It isn't part of this test , but absence of a nasal bone at this point in pregnancy is another soft marker for DS. I am happy to say that my baby has a nasal bone.

Maybe you could call your OB to find out if they do it??

Laurel

 

[fanofdisney]

Those who aren't pregnant yet: when is af due? Mine is due in 3 days! Long wait! I tested again today like an idiot. Of course it was a bfn! At least it was a $1 test. lol I'm going to TRY to hold back until I'm at least due. We'll see how that goes. I have no symptoms of anything yet but sore breasts, but that happened when I was pregnant, and it happens right before af comes. These last few days waiting are the hardest. I'm trying to be patient! When af does come, I'm grouchy and withdrawn for a few days, then start counting down to my next ovulation!

For those due with af soon, when are you testing??

 

[AllyandJack]

Thanks for the info. My OB is in Cambridge, MA, so heading to Boston isn't a problem. I'm used to the travel!

Ah....one more doctor to see.

I'd go with those odds, too. I hear the CVS is pretty safe, but I also read some stuff about missing limbs that may or may not be attributed to taking tissue from the wrong place. That worries me.

I was all set to pay for it, but then read that my insurance covers it as of last year with no restrictions - even though we technically have "family history".


I finally got ahold of my RE's office. I'm going tomorrow. So, tomorrow, I'll either be really upset or creating a ticker for myself. I guess I'll be going again on Saturday, unless the number is strong enough that she thinks I can wait until Monday.

 

[helenabear]

Good morning everyone! I am halfway starting to feel like a fool. No more spotting, no more cramping at the moment. But, I am glad that my office (who called this morning) is still treating it as somewhat serious I will go in tomorrow for the 2nd test so they can compare. My doc was totally booked up next week at the office closest to me, so I have an appt for an ultrasound scheduled with a tech who can easily consult the doc (who will be in, but has appts scheduled at that time). The cramps just were that bad they did wake me up yesterday. So we just wait and see I guess.

My DH teased me saying "we knew this wouldn't be easy!" I don't want to have too much hope, but at the same time I am wondering if I was being a bit too paranoid. Though I guess that First Repsonse test scared me.

Y'all can laugh at me now... I feel like I am going to have to take notes on everyone's names since I am learning so many at once

Becky, you need to get a wireless laptop. I'm ini bed now relaxing and reading. It is early to register, but it can be fun... and I say you do it while it makes you happy

As for the QOTD, I have nothing to add. That isn't something I have even thought about at all!!! I have bad stretch marks on my chest, and hips area from w hen I sprouted out in HS. It seemed like literally over night my hips widened and my chest grew.

Pooh, I don't blame you for wanting to hold off on TTC then. Even though we were trying, there was this part of me that hoped back in Feb I would be able to ride all the rides, including Expedition Everest. I was lucky and got on all the new ones so now if this sticks, i don't mind if I have to miss them.

Carla, don't you wish sometimes that someone could just tell you "it is normal" when something happens? Maybe that we should be cautious but not freak out like I did. I had some minor cramps before I tested, but they weren't hte same type of AF cramps like I had yesterday. I finally found a good site where everyone who posted said they had cramps If it is that dang common, can't ya just tell us?
And my fingers are crossed for you with tomorrow! I do hope you will be creating a ticker! No idea when I'll do one for me

Nancy
Now why oon earth did your DH not want to read the book after seeing that pic Men can be so funny sometimes. I dated a guy in HS who wouldn't even dream of going down the "feminine product aisle" He was that scared off by it all

Kelly, I am glad that you have something that will keep you busy. Though, I am not sure I'd want to test while the MIL is there I'll keep fingers crossed for you.

Laurel, I do appreciate your words there. I do have one real main symptom at the moment and that is the breasts are super tender. Just touching my nipples sends shocks down my body. I also feel like I have to pee a lot... though I hold it in more. And yep, they are taking the blood about 48 hours after I had the first. I do go in tomorrow. I'm waiting on that result before I have an answer.
Your test you took sounds really cool! Those results sound great as well. I know I wouldn't have an amnio after hearing all that as well!

Andrea, yes it is very reasurring that they are so on top of it for me. Granted I am not seeing my doctor right away, but compared to so many other things, I know this is not a true emergency. They are just taking me seriously enough to be cautious. I really appreciate them treating me like that

Fanofdisney, good luck holding out on testing. That was always a hard part for me. Try to keep yourself busy and preoccupied if you can though.

 

[kellyf2626]

FanofDisney....My cycles have been kinda odd lately. My last one was 32 days (previous one 25), so I am thinking I will be due for AF on Friday. I tested on Monday and yesterday - both BFN. I held off today, and will probably wait until Friday to test again (if AF hasn't shown up by then!). I have some minor symptoms - some waves of nauseau, hot flashes, cramping - but all can be attributed to AF. My breasts are not tender at all....so I am thinking that is a bad sign. O well....we will see! Just a few more days!!

 

[TAKitty]

I am still trying to learn who is who...

Nancy: My Dh isn't ever going to be as excited as me. He is like that about a lot of things. I have just had to accept it. What I do know is express my excitement with others who will share in it with me. It is hard at times.

FanofDisney: My af just came and ended. We are getting ready to "try" soon. I hate the wait before the af. I am going out tonight to be the sticks for ovulation.


Thanks to all for the encouragement about being 32 and trying. I know that I am not old, but I feel like I am going to be an old parent. I am lucky that I look young (still get carded etc.) but looks have nothing to do with getting pregnant.

On names, I really want a baby girl because my Dh has the two boys. I will be happy with a boy, but I know that we are only having one. I want to name her Ava because we have a simple last name too. Dh says it reminds me of Hitler's wife and refuses. Who the heck things of Hitler's wife? He is a history nut. We are catholic so I have showed him that Ava is a saint's name. We will see.

Also, anyone not told people that you are ttc? My mom has been waiting for us to have a baby for awhile. In case it doesn't happen right away, I haven't told her yet. I almost broke down yesterday on the phone.

 

[mickeybar]

Those who aren't pregnant yet: when is af due? Mine is due in 3 days! Long wait! I tested again today like an idiot. Of course it was a bfn! At least it was a $1 test. lol I'm going to TRY to hold back until I'm at least due. We'll see how that goes. I have no symptoms of anything yet but sore breasts, but that happened when I was pregnant, and it happens right before af comes. These last few days waiting are the hardest. I'm trying to be patient! When af does come, I'm grouchy and withdrawn for a few days, then start counting down to my next ovulation!

For those due with af soon, when are you testing??

This was my first cycle after my m/c, and before that I was averaging 33 day cycles. I would guess that would make af due next thursday, but I can't wait that long! I was thinking I would start testing tomorrow since sometimes I have 28 day cycles too. My OB told me to start testing cd 29, which is dpo15.

I don't have any major symptoms, but last time I was pregnant I didn't either till about cd 31, and that was just sore bbs and I thought that was due to af, but it wasn't.

Congratulations to all of the bfp and all of the great news on here lately, and welcome to all of the newbies.

 

[WannabeRockerMom]

My mom called today. I think she's just concerned about my health. I've had a thyroid problem but I think it's under control. And I was on antidepressants for a long time but I've been off of them for a few months now. I had to come off of them slowly b/c of the withdrawal symtoms. But now I'm good.

AF isn't due for me for a while, the 22nd I think. My cycle is always irregular so it could be anytime from the 19th-23rd. Still waiting for the big O actually. Should be soon.

 

[Minnesota!]

Have a good night, all!

 

[Pollito916]

QOTD - I'm just using my regular lotion right now. My mom didn't get any stretch marks, so I'm hoping I will be as lucky. I take after her in all other ways, so I figure I have a good chance (crossing my fingers).

Helenabear - I'm glad to hear your test results look good. Keep us posted. I also like the name Isabel - that was our first choice for a girl's name as well. It was also DH's deceased mother's name, so it also has some sentimental value for us.

 

[fanofdisney]

TAkitty- I love the name Ava! It's one of my favorites, if only I could get dh to agree. I would love to have a girl this time, but the trend in his family is boys only it seems. What is the middle name?

wannaberockermom- have you tried the ovulation sticks, since you're irregular? They may help you pinpoint your days.

kellyf- let me know how things go! Hopefully we're both preggo!

helena- I'm fairly new here, so I don't know what problems you were having. I hope it all works out well for you.

I'm in a really good mood right now. I'm due in 3 days, and no sx of af but sore breasts, which hopefully is for another reason!

Oh, and my name's Kelly. You can still call me fanofdisney b/c there is another Kelly on here.

 

[kellyf2626]

Kelly....from one Kelly to another ....I hope you are preggo too!!! I am having some major cramping tonight. So, I am trying to stay positive....but I feel AF lurking!!

 

[LisaB]

Went for the iui today some cramping on the right side which is weird considering that the follicles are all on the left.

 

[Conservative Hippie]

Well I have been off the pill now for a week and a half and still no AF (BTW, am I the only one that hates that?? I just want to say period and quit with the cutsy names like we're in 7th grade....BD too........anyway......). I have no idea how long it is going to take my body to adjust.

And yes, DH and I have boys and girls names picked out!

 

[TAKitty]

Well I have been off the pill now for a week and a half and still no AF (BTW, am I the only one that hates that?? I just want to say period and quit with the cutsy names like we're in 7th grade....BD too........anyway......). I have no idea how long it is going to take my body to adjust.

And yes, DH and I have boys and girls names picked out!

My best friend was conceived when her mom was on the pill. This was the 70s so the pill has changed since then.

I thought I read that it can take up to three months for your body to adjust.

 

[kellyf2626]

Ok...I broke down....and did a test tonight. And it was....BFN. O well. Still no AF, so there is always tomorrow!!

Conservative Hippy...The cycle after I stopped taking the pill was pretty long - like 39 days. My body kinda went into shock when I stopped. I ended up having major pains in my abdomen - I could barely walk. So, I went to the doctor, and they did a CT scan. Turns out I had a large ovarian cyst. Luckily it went away on its own. But, my doctor told me that it would take a while after I went off the pill for my body to chemically balance itself out, and get back on a normal schedule. I am sure it is different for everyone....so don't worry. I am sure you will be back on track soon.

 

[mickeybar]

Ok...I broke down....and did a test tonight. And it was....BFN. O well. Still no AF, so there is always tomorrow!!

Aren't you supposed to do the test first thing in the morning? I wonder if that has any affect on the results?