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

[helenabear]

Hi y'all! I'm so glad you understand me. I really should be more grateful that I am still pregnant, but at the same time, this is just driving me insane. I'm just going with it and I'll see what they say on Thursday I guess. I still cramp some and bleed some, but the quants keep looking good I realize this is totally out of my hands and being so early in a pregnancy, it is hard for them to guess as to why this is happening.

Becky I was going to suggest looking into a cheap dial up, but if you are getting rid of your home phone, I guess that would be out I am sorry for all you are going through. Be sure to check out your local library at least for internet connection Or borrow a laptop with wireless and go to Panera or the like that has internet

Lisa, I have thought of that with twins or something, so we will see I guess. Of course I keep wondering if this is a molar or something liek that, but I guess my numbers aren't indicating as such.

Syrreal, I do take it easy. I'm a SAHW, but from all everyone has told me that in the first 8 to even 12 weeks or so, bed rest does NOT help anything. If you are going to miscarry, you will and there is nothing that can be done. It is only good if there is trauma or tearing in the womb. Plus the bleeding is the same on days that I lay around all day as the days that I am up and about. They've said I can keep going as usual since it is so early on. Nothing will help or hurt at this point.

 

[WannabeRockerMom]

Becky, I'm sorry you're having problems. I know how hard stuff like that can be.

Elaine,

 

[Syrreal]

Elaine, I really wish you the best. It sucks not being 100% sure one way or another. I know that I tend to need to be in control of as much as I can (total type A here!) and it would make me literally crazy!

 

[beckmrk04]

I just wanted to say thanks everyone. I have been totally overwhelmed and frustrated and it's wonderful to have a shoulder (or shoulders) to cry on.

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Hi All!! I see that congratulations are in order for a lot of you

I'm Rebecca (29) and DH (31). We have been together for 11 years and married for 7. I went off BCP April 06 but we didn't start TTC still May 07. I am in my 7th cycle and in the dreaded 2ww. AF is supposed to be here Wednesday.

I have been to several of the sites listed in the OP but have never posted anywhere but on the DIS so I was excited to see a thread about TTC.

I must say that I am completely frustrated!!! It seems like everyone but me can get pregnant. My SIL is 4 months, a close friend just found out she is pregnant, another friend had her baby last month...I just want it to be my turn

Maybe posting on here will bring me good luck....

I'm open to any tips you guys have

 

[beckmrk04]

I must say that I am completely frustrated!!! It seems like everyone but me can get pregnant. My SIL is 4 months, a close friend just found out she is pregnant, another friend had her baby last month...I just want it to be my turn

First of all, welcome and Hi! We are a lucky group. And the girls on here are so nice, so if you ever have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Or if you just need to vent or cry, we'll listen.

And I think that when you're ttc, you are so much more in tune with noticing pregnant people/babies because you want one so badly. So usually, it's not that more people are pregnant- just that you become so sensitive to noticing. I KNOW I did. WhenI was ttc, I felt like God sent every pregnant women in the Metro area past me. And my SIL got pregnant 10 weeks ahead of me. I was devastated. But, you have to remain positive and just keep the faith that you will have the child you are meant to have- it may take longer or be harder, or you may have to go an unconvetional route to get your baby, but it will happen.

 

[TAKitty]

I must say that I am completely frustrated!!! It seems like everyone but me can get pregnant. My SIL is 4 months, a close friend just found out she is pregnant, another friend had her baby last month...I just want it to be my turn

I know how you feel! I have been working at the same place for 8 years. The year I was hired there were a lot of new people. They all seem to have kids now but me.

My friends who have been married fewer years than me all have kids too. It hurts but you have to stay positive. It will happen .

 

[AllyandJack]

Before I give personals and everything, I have a question....

Isn't there a DIS rule that threads can't get over 150 pages? We're at 150 pages. What do we do?

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

I didn't know about that rule. There are a lot of threads that are longer than 150 pages.

I think that as long as everyone is nice, then the thread can stay open. The ones that I have seen closed are the ones where people get nasty.

Becky, I'm sorry you are having to give up things. I am so worried about getting pregnant and how much things are going to cost. Have you looked into working from home? There's a thread on the budget board. You would need to keep internet, but you would make enough to cover that.

Elaine, to you. I can't imagine the roller coaster you are on.

Carla, how are you? Any news?

 

[mickeyboat]

Before I give personals and everything, I have a question....

Isn't there a DIS rule that threads can't get over 150 pages? We're at 150 pages. What do we do?

Well, I am not sure about the 150 pages rule, but I suppose we would get notice from the webmasters, and we would start another thread.

Now, dish!

everyone!

Denae

 

[AllyandJack]

Thanks, Amber. I remember the All My Children thread being re-started because it hit 150....hopefully, we can keep going.

Becky, I'm so sorry about what you're going through. What should be a happy time for you is filled with stress. Even though we'll miss you here, your baby isn't going to care if you have internet or satellite, and that's all that matters. But, you'd better find some way to pop in and post pictures after the delivery!

Elaine, I hope you get some concrete answers at your ultrasound. This limbo stuff STINKS!!

I agree that everyone pregnant woman in the world surrounds you when you're TTC. I remember after my 3rd IVF didn't pan out, I went back to work to a big announcement about someone delivering her baby. I wondered how I could get off the "happy announcement" list. It's not that you're not happy for the person, but enough is enough at some point.

I had my repeat beta on Saturday. It went from 332 at 16DPO to 800 at 18DPO. My progesterone is 46, so I'm still dealing with the Prometrium. Ick, but I'll do it. I don't go back until the 18th for another blood test. After that, I get a u/s. Then, I see my RE for the good-bye appointment. It's REALLY good-bye since she's closing her practice. I figured as much since I could tell she stopped seeing new patients and never hired a new assistant. I thought she was going to retire (I figured I ruined her for all other patients and wore the crap out of her!). But, she's actually going to be a professor at a medical school. The medical school has a hospital, so she's joining that practice. She's happy about getting every other weekend off and being able to do research. I want a paper written about me. She said she would if she could pinpoint what exactly it was that worked for me this time....but, we have no idea what, if anything, made the difference. Could have been medical....could have just been fate - I don't think she would have been able to leave in peace without me pregnant. So, if I'm going to m/c, I REALLY hope it's not until after she releases me.

On a side note, I fear I am inhaling toxic fumes. We did some work in the bedroom and it involved new sheetrock. Well, we hung it and sealed it and taped it, but the sealant says to wear a mask and avoid prolonged exposure. Well, duh, how do you avoid exposure to a wall in your house?!?! I won't feel completely comfortable until the mud is over it....right now, I'm imagining all sorts of horrible things.

 

[mickeyboat]

Good news Carla. Don't worry too much about the sealant. There isn't anything you can do about it, now. Is the room ventilated, that should help.

I got AF today, and she is killing me with cramps. I can't remember the last time I had cramps this badly! I guess she needs someone new to pick on, since all of you are throwing her out for nine months!

I sure hope this thread continues to be lucky for everyone!

Denae

 

[Minnesota!]

Carla - amazing news :O) Betting you have 2 beans thriving away in there! My beta was 198 at 17dpo....you were double that the day prior! How amazing would it be to get 2 miracles out of this???? I am sorry your RE is retiring, but glad she saw you through to this happy ending. Don't worry too much about the sealant. You should be fine. I am so thrilled for you! When will you start telling your IRL people?

Elaine - I was going to suggest the same thing someone else did - that you might have m/c a multiple. It is more common than you may think. I am very happy to hear that things are progressing as they should, but I am sorry you have to go through all the drama! Please keep us updated! Will you have another beta, or just the u/s? How far along will you be at your u/s?

Becky - money issues suck, no? We are finally starting to see the light at the end of a VERY LONG SUMMER! DH was out of work (his 2nd job - which pays our credit card bills each month) from May - September. We got in serious financial issues this summer, but finally are getting out butts back on track! I promise the money worries don't last forever. May seem like it, but soon you will be sighing in relief

Hi all - not too much going on here. Just feeling blah. My next appt got moved from the 30th to the 23rd b/c DH wouldn't be able to make the one on the 30th. WOO HOO! 1 whole week earlier!

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Thanks for the welcome guys

I haven't had a chance to read all 150 pages yet but i'm working on it.

I got the name of a great OB from the friend that just found out she's pregnant so when (if?) AF shows I will give her a call to start some tests. I think the problem may be that my cycles are short.

Does anyone know how many days after implantation you can get a BFP?

TIA Baby Dust to all!!

 

[arizonacolbys]

Still dealing with AF here - not too bad this month. My hubby will be away all weekend for his Guard Drill, but should be home just in time for AF to be gone. This will be our first month trying, so I'm getting excited!! Send lots of Baby Dust my way!

We actually went up to Kmart last night just to kind of look at things to try & get an idea of how much all the baby stuff actually costs. I saw a lot of cute strollers & baby stuff - it was so much fun just to look at all of it. I've always wanted to do a Winnie the Pooh nursery, so it must have been my night - I found a 4 piece crib set with Winnie the Pooh & the gang on it - normally $60, on clearance for $20!!! I was so excited, so we bought it! LOL

So, I have at least one little thing for the nursery now - just need to get a baby to go into it! I'll be trying to keep my buying to a minimum until we actually conceive, but it's just so exciting to move onto this new part of our lives. Who else out there has purchased cute baby things already??

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Emily, I haven't actually bought anything yet, I'm afraid it will jinx it or something (I'm a bit nutty). I have looked a bunch of things though.

I also want to do a Pooh nursery. I think it works with girl or boy, so I don't have to worry there. I now want to run over to Kmart to see if they have the bedding, but I think DH will kill me.

ETA: Is it the Sunshine set?

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Carla - the numbers are awesome!!!! Don't worry about the sheetrock sealant too much. The week before DH and I found out I was finally pregnant, we spent all weekend running PVC in his cousins' house. I figured the smell of the PVC primer and cement would have done something horrible, but so far, so good!

Elaine - It stinks not to have an answer one way or another.

Becky - Sorry to hear about everything. Money problems on to p of everything you've already been through just isn't fair.

Emily - Practice hard this month!!! I haven't bought any baby stuff yet because I'm afraid to jinx this whole thing.

Minnesota - are they doing an u/s with this appointment? Are you going to find out the sex?


I'm off to find out what will soothe the food cravings today. Hopefully not tomato soup again. I really hate tomato soup. I suppose it's better than a friend of mine - her big food craving was goldfish crackers with peanut butter. I can't imagine spreading peanut butter on those little crackers. I'd look like a 2 year old with peanut butter everywhere

Jen

 

[Minnesota!]

Jen - OMG, you are 11 weeks already? Holy cow! We probably won't have a u/s this time, but will in November. We will find out who's coming then. I was really feeling girl at first, but thinking boy now. I don't care either way!

Good luck with the cravings! PB on goldfish - doesn't sound bad, just time consuming! I would have just put some PB in a bowl and dipped the fish in there, rather than spreading it on!

 

[Jen_in_NH]

It wasn't the goldfish that was bad, it was the cheddar and garlic ones that made the combo horrible. Trust me, I tried it with her

Jen

 

[arizonacolbys]

Emily, I haven't actually bought anything yet, I'm afraid it will jinx it or something (I'm a bit nutty). I have looked a bunch of things though.

I also want to do a Pooh nursery. I think it works with girl or boy, so I don't have to worry there. I now want to run over to Kmart to see if they have the bedding, but I think DH will kill me.

ETA: Is it the Sunshine set?

I totally agreee - I've always loved the Pooh characters anyways, but I really like that it can be neutral - good for a baby boy or girl & we wouldn't have to change it if we have a 2nd baby within a couple years.

It's not the Sunshine set - I was looking at that one & thinking that it would be cute, but didn't want to spend the money on it yet. Then, in the next aisle I found the one I got for 1/3 the price! I don't see the one I got on their website - I'll look at the package tonight & let you know what the name of it is.