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

[princess pooh]

I think I'm officially ready to join you guys now. I think we're going to start trying next cycle. All of my friends and my cousin spent at least a year TTC so I think we better get moving!

You know, when I was pregnant with DS, I couldn't say enough bad things about the internet! There's so much bad stuff on the internet, especially dealing with pregnancy! Why don't people write about the good odds?? Towards the end of my pregnancy, I was put on bed rest for PIH and had to have several ultrasounds to monitor the baby. At one, the ultrasound tech started asking me about my height and my DH's height because the baby's femur length wasn't where it should be. I went home, started researching on the internet, and had myself convinced DS was going to be born with Downs! Never did I stop to think...hey, I'm only 5'3" and DH is only probably about 5'7"...we're just short!

My friend is an OB, and she suggested banning What to Expect When You're Expecting from my reading list if I get pregnant. I tend to get very neurotic so I'll probably end up diagnosing my poor unborn child with everything imaginable!

Shari

 

[CheshireVal]

I think I'm officially ready to join you guys now. I think we're going to start trying next cycle. All of my friends and my cousin spent at least a year TTC so I think we better get moving!

Me, too! I stopped taking the pill a few weeks ago. I'm nervous-- can't help wondering if we're making the right decision-- but I'm going to be 33 in a few months, and my doctor told me that I should start trying soon if we're ever planning on having kids.

This is going to sound bad, but the worst part of all this is giving up my nightly glass or two of wine that I've grown accustomed to. It's hard to give that up when at this point I'm probably not even pregnant! I've also been taking Folic Acid supplements for the past month, but I'm thinking maybe I should buy some *real* prenatal vitamins to start taking instead.

Anyway, I've been lurking on this thread for a long time (I do think I posted way back in the beginning) so I just wanted to say hi!

 

[Villain-lover]

Okay, so I didn't check in earlier because I was running late for work, but I did test and got a......drum roll..... BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yippee! I feel like I have crossed a hurdle! I am still cautious about getting excited though, especially since it is early. The line was pretty faint but it was definitely there. My beta is Monday, so I am freaking until then, an probably after....

I am scared that something will go wrong, probably due to the fact that this is our 1st IVF attempt, everthing went so quuick and perfectly so far, I guess I don't wanna jinx myself!

thanks for listening and worrying about me! Hopefully these kids/kid are settling in for a long stay!

Meredith

 

[Gurgi]

Congrats, Villian-Lover!



Princess Pooh....like I told you, you and I are doing things at the same time. Freaky deaky.



Skuttle, I am 100% right where you are. My hubby and I BD'd a lot so far this month and with my surgery next week, I'm scared to death to start taking meds for it IN CASE I were pregnant. I'm going to take a test (just to make 100% sure) half an hour before I start taking my meds the night before the surgery. Lord knows I don't want to be pregnant then go in and do this and kill a bean!



Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...

 

[skuttle]

Congratulations, Meredith! This is definitely a lucky thread for you IVF girls!!


Well, my doctor's office just called. I was supposed to go in on Monday for another blood test to check my numbers. I didn't got. I felt like I couldn't deal with it. I'm not pregnant...I don't feel pregnant, and I bled like a normal period (maybe a little heavier than normal even). My numbers were really low last week and they saw nothing on the ultrasound. They still want me to go back in to recheck just be sure, so I'll be going back tomorrow. *sigh* I know I need to do this, but I know it'll hurt.

 

[helenabear]

Allison My heart really is hurting for you... I know going back will hurt, but it is always wise to follow up. When I went in for my follow up after my D&C, I could hear the dopplar next door and hear the heartbeat of the baby of the family. They (mom, dad and small child) were thrilled. It killled me to hear it through the walls. But I know I needed to go and make sure that my body was reacting correctly after the miscarriage. If I hadn't miscarried, that would have been me at a 16 week check up Trust me, I still keep looking at June 2nd and getting sad.

Shari, I have heard horrid things about that book as well. One of my good friends suggests reading "Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy" I suspect when I feel like the time is right, I'll try that one instead.

Gurgi, I hope all will go well with your surgery. Heck I really do hope that you won't need it

Finally, Meredith!!!! Wow, I am soooooo happy for you!!!! We have seemingly had great luck with IVF on this thread (thank you Carla for starting the good luck ) Sending you loads and loads of sticky dust your way.

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Hey Ladies

Meredith-A big congrats and sticky baby dust

Allison- A big big hug to you!!! I feel for you and please come and vent whenever you want!!!

Elaine-Think positive!!!! I know this one will work out for you and soon you and your DH will be holding your little miracle.

Nicole-So sorry your basement flooded. Take it easy OK

To those who are just starting this journey. It can be a very trying journey and I hope yours is a short journey.

As for me, I am getting used to being 30 and childless. Saturday was a hard day and my DH knew I didn't really want to do anything for my b-day but my folks wanted to take me out for dinner. I went but just couldn't wait for the day to be over. I feel better now, not as stressed about it. I am taking my second Clomid tonight and we will just keep trying until we can't go any further.

Only 13 days till WDW!!!!

 

[LisaB]

We got our taxes back and with the combine we will getting about 2800 out of that we owe Taxachusetts 811. I asked him how he felt about doing a round of IVF. He wasn't into it. When we talked about it he said to me " I don't think your a faliure or anything" I am like what did you say Oh it isn't what I meant I meant that we aren't a faliure. Last time I checked it was unexlplained infertility. Of course someone at work asked me about having another one of course I explained the unexplained secondary infertility. She felt like **** after I told her

 

[princess pooh]

This is going to sound bad, but the worst part of all this is giving up my nightly glass or two of wine that I've grown accustomed to. It's hard to give that up when at this point I'm probably not even pregnant! I've also been taking Folic Acid supplements for the past month, but I'm thinking maybe I should buy some *real* prenatal vitamins to start taking instead.

Then this is going to sound worse, because I'm not giving up wine until I find out I'm pregnant. I'm not giving up my lattes either just yet. I figure there's going to be plenty self-sacrifice happening later so I might as well enjoy myself for as long as I can

 

[Princess Tinkerbell]

Hi Everyone

to all the new girls. This is such a great group of women. Can't wait to get to know you all better!

I just want to give everyone a big hug! I would do anything to take away the sadness and anxiety that some of you are feeling. Just know that we are here to listen and help any way that we can.


Well, I'm off to Jamaica tomorrow (I feel like I'm cheating on Disney). I can't think of a better place to make a baby!


Jennifer

 

[CheshireVal]

Then this is going to sound worse, because I'm not giving up wine until I find out I'm pregnant. I'm not giving up my lattes either just yet. I figure there's going to be plenty self-sacrifice happening later so I might as well enjoy myself for as long as I can

Ooooh you're a bad influence. I haven't given caffeine up either!

 

[mickeyboat]

Welcome PrincessPooh and CheshireVal. Lots and lots of luck. And don't worry about the wine and caffeine - your baby will be just fine if you don't stop until you get a BFP. As far as vitamins are concerned, you can get an RX or OTC rpenatals, and take them before if you want. Otherwise, a regular multivitamin with the recommended dose of Folic Acid will work well.

Meredith - Congrats! I am soooo happy for you. Good thoughts on the way for a healthy pregnancy!

Gurgi - good luck with your surgery. Freaking D&C's!

Rebecca -

Allison - I am sorry you have to go back for the blood test. When I had my ectopic, I experienced something similar. My levels were low enough and not rising, that they said the pregnancy was not viable, but were not going below 5. They did a D&C, and examined what they removed, and didn't find any fetal material. So they diagnosed it not as a miscarriage, but an ectopic pregnancy. They gave me a shot of methotraxade (huge needle in the butt ), to make sure whatever might be left which was producing hormones, was gone. That was the hardest part, because some part of me kept thinking they were wrong, and that there was a baby in there trying its darndest to live. I don't talk about that part much because it still bothers me today, but I know they needed to protect my health, too.

I am off to Minnesota this weekend for my Grandmother's funeral. She died in December, and her memorial service is on Friday. Hoppe everyone has a good weekend!

Denae

 

[Octoberbeauty]

Congrats to Villian Lover!! My dates are exactly the same as yours so I tested this morning....and got a BFN. It was a Dollar Tree one (how accurate are those? Please say not very) and it's still early so I'm not giving up hope yet. I did get very nauseous while taking my ds to school this morning and still am. I'm hoping that's a good sign.

I really, really, really wanted to be pregnant this month. Monday will be the twins birthday and I really wanted something positive to hang onto while facing that day. Plus, I really wanted to have a baby by the end of the year. So I'll wait a few more days and test again....

 

[mickeyboat]

Congrats to Villian Lover!! My dates are exactly the same as yours so I tested this morning....and got a BFN. It was a Dollar Tree one (how accurate are those? Please say not very) and it's still early so I'm not giving up hope yet. I did get very nauseous while taking my ds to school this morning and still am. I'm hoping that's a good sign.

I really, really, really wanted to be pregnant this month. Monday will be the twins birthday and I really wanted something positive to hang onto while facing that day. Plus, I really wanted to have a baby by the end of the year. So I'll wait a few more days and test again....

Sheri - nausea is a good sign. I hope you get your BFP! Meredith's dates might be off from yours a bit since she had IVF. Were more than one embryo transferred?

Denae

 

[exwdwcm]

Hey girls, Lisa, hang in there. i would still bring up the IVF with DH, even though he wasn't open to it just now....it can't hurt to keep trying. sometimes guys say stupid things....and secondary infertility is just as painful as primary infertility. especially unexplained, we were unexplained too and it sucks....you don't know what is wrong, so you don't know how to even attack it or fix it. i feel your pain. just don't give up on your dream and vent anytime. HUGS to you!!!

Skuttle- more hugs to you as well.

Elaine- please try not to worry, but i am glad you called the OB and they are getting you in. i love that about mine too, she is so accomodating, even with my constant m/s and whining and complaining. i hope everything goes perfect for you.

as for worrying about the first tri scan/NT scan stuff......that is exactly why my hubby doesn't want me to do it. it is scheduled for tuesday. we have so many friends that got false positives and then worried all the pregnancy that something was wrong. we are taking hte cards we are dealt, so it won't change our mind, but i thought it better to do it, plus it is another chance to get an u/s and see the baby. i have only had one so far and that was almost 6 weeks ago, all we saw was a white spot and saw the heart beat flutter. i am going to take anything they tell me with a grain of salt unless the results are totally off or something. then we would probably do an amnio to confirm if something is way way off. otherwise, grain of salt for me! lol

Nicole, so sorry you are still doing the PIO. i am so glad to have stopped it. of course my extra high progesterone is why they think i am so super sick. it was 110 at beta and then even after i stopped the PIO, it was still at 90. i am hoping it starts going down a bit and maybe that helps me feel better. are you going in for hte first tri scan soon? sorry about the cramping- like Elaine said, don't hesitate to call the OB if you are worried about something.

HUGS to all!!!!

 

[Villain-lover]

Sheri - nausea is a good sign. I hope you get your BFP! Meredith's dates might be off from yours a bit since she had IVF. Were more than one embryo transferred?

Denae

They transferred 2 embryos (8 cell, perfect they said)- 4-5-07 was Donor egg retrieval/fertilization. Transfer was 4-8-07. I have had a little cramping, but other than that, no symptoms really to speak of! Good luck Sheri!!! I used a First response test, have tested a couple of times so far..I am obsessed!

 

[AllyandJack]

Michelle, I had the NT Scan and it was awesome. The u/s at that early stage is so amazing. My later ones just weren't as fun because it gets fuzzier as they get bigger and, unless you're trained, it's hard to see anything. But, at 12w, the u/s is awesome. There are a ton of reasons to do it, too. They get another measurement and heartrate check. They can see so much....the brain and the heart formation. It's really very informative. Plus, seeing that little person moving around in there is worth it.

Allison, I'm so sorry for what you're going through. Have they been checking your progesterone levels? One indication of my ectopic was the falling progesterone. I sort of got lucky. My tube expelled the embryo. I ended up in the hospital with pain that I can even describe. But, I didn't need surgery or methotrexate and I had a normal cycle immediately. It's good that your doctor is monitoring you. So many people don't find out until it's too late.

Nicole, I had cramping until I was about 20w. Some of it was pretty severe and I kept searching for blood.

Lisa, maybe you could get some stuff online about IVF for your DH. I'm not sure how much I believe in "unexplained" infertility. I was sort of unexplained. We had a sperm-meets-egg problem, but even IVF failed. After I demanded further testing, we found my clotting disorder. My best friend's cousin got pregnant fast with her DS, got pregnant fast again and m/c at about 20w. They tested the baby and her and found the same clotting disorder. So, having such a problem doesn't always mean that you won't get pregnant at all or that you won't have babies. Same with a translocation. So, if you do go forward with IVF, don't do it without ALL of the testing. I really regret going through 3 rounds without all of the possible knowledge.

Meredith! I'm so happy for you! I didn't get real symptoms until about 8w - that's when hyperemesis kicked in and made me well aware of how pregnant I was.

I've been trapped at home because every road in and out of my town is closed. We got a small back road out today. I also have no phone or internet service. It's been a mess. So, I'm thinking of you all, but probably won't be checking in as much because they say it could be weeks before the phone service is fixed.

 

[7beasley]

Meredith!! I am so happy for you -- congrats on your BFP -- big big news!!

Michelle - what is the triple scan stuff? I have an ultrasound on April 26th and I know they are looking for some early genetic marker that could indicate a problem - Nuchal something -- but what else are they doing for you? I can't wait for that ultrasound cause I haven't seen the peanut since March 26th and I get nervous - want to make sure he is still in there and doing good! Are you feeling any better? Are you still on short term disability?

Allison - hope today is a better day for you - thinking about you - chin up! Hug your adorable son when the world seems cold and awful - I am sure he can and does bring a smile to your face.

Elaine - hi - how far along are you now? I know you are cautiously optimistic given what happen last time around - sending you lots of sticky baby dust!

Sheri -- you are probably testing early -- when is AF due? I have my fingers crossed for you!

Denae - hi - how are you? And how are your adorable girls these days?

Cheshire Val and Princess Pooh -- welcome!! This is a great thread with a wonderful group of very smart and caring women -- and - our thread has been fairly lucky as of late...glad you could join us!!

Gurgi - good luck with the surgery!

Rebecca - how are you- where in your cycle are you now - is the Clomid working ok? Thinking about you!

Princess Tinkerbell - have a great time in Jamaica - that sounds like so much fun!

LisaB -- sorry your husband isn't anxious to do IVF right now - gently keep working on him - I bet he comes around! Thinking of you!

Carla -- hi - so good to hear from you - I can't believe you are so far along - thanks for the cramps info - I am freaking out! Sorry about all the roads being washed out - that stinks.

All my other TTC girls -- hi!! Hope you are all doing well! How are our preggos - check in here - let us know how you are doing? I feel alot more BFP in this thread's near future -- keep the faith girls - your turn will come before you know it!!

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I am still feeling crampy and pressury in my lower abdomen - but I have no bleeding -- I called the doctor today and they just called me back and said that it is normal to have cramping but they are concerned because it just started yesterday -- so they are having me go in at 4pm today for an ultrasound just to make sure things are ok. I am totally panic stricken now!

I will post tonight with an update - keep me in your thoughts!

Hugs,
Nicole

 

[KimR]

Sorry posted on the wrong thread!!!!

 

[mickeyboat]

Sorry posted on the wrong thread!!!!

Hi!