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

[Octoberbeauty]

Thanks Denae, Meredith, and Nicole. I should start anywhere between the 22th and the 26th, so I am still early. Hoping and praying.....

Nicole, saying a prayer for you.

 

[mickeyboat]

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

Hope all is well, Nicole. I had a lot of cramping, even early on, and I was constantly worrying that something was wrong. At one point I was sure my appendix had burst! I am glad you are at least going to be able to have another peek at your bean!

 

[kellyf2626]

Hi everyone.....saw some chat on the nuchal scan and wanted to share....

When presented with the choice of doing the scan/bloodwork, DH and I decided to proceed with it really only because we got to have an early ultrasound! I wanted to see my little guy, since we hadn't had any ultrasounds at the very beginning, and wouldn't have had one until 20 weeks! So, we decided to do it.....and it was so amazing! The pictures were unbelievable (and WAY better than my 20 week scan!). They measured the nuchal fluid in the neck, and did the bloodword attached to it. At my next appoitment, they reviewed my odds of chromosomal issues, etc.... basically gave me tons of numbers....all which were fine.

Now fast forward to my 20 week scan......at this scan, when doing all the measurments, they found that my little guy's kidneys were slightly larger than they should be. This could be attributed to variety of things - reflux of urine back into the kidney, a blockage, or it is possibly a "soft" sign of bigger problems such as Downs Syndrome. Because I had opted to do the Nuchal testing, they could go back and review that, and pretty much state that it wasn't something major like Downs. Now.....whatever had happened.....DH and I were keeping this baby no matter what. But, I have to say, I was kinda thankful I had had that earlier testing, b/c it really put my mind at ease. You go into these things wanting to hear "everything is perfect", so when they say something to the contrary, you really start to worry. Having some reassurance was nice.

So.....for whatever reason you get it done.....and whatever numbers they give you.....take it all with a grain of salt - and enjoy the pics of your baby!!

Best wishes to everyone.....

 

[DisneyDreamer8]

Nicole-I hope your ultrasound goes well. I'm sure your little bean is just fine. Just letting you know who is the boss

I'm CD7 today. Last cycle the Clomid gave me a cycle of 29 days and 15dpo without spotting. Normal for me is 24-26 days/10-12dpo and spotting 2-3 days before. So it was a good, normal cycle. Hopefully that means my BFP is right around the corner.

Thanks for thinking of me

Keep us updated on your little bean

 

[helenabear]

Hi y'all. Had a lousy morning. Last night I wanted Chinese... well remind me not to eat that for another month or two. I felt horrid most of the night. Been sticking to PB and crackers today

I think I forgot to say welcome to the new ladies here! This place has been a great one for support and information for me!

Good luck giving things up... I admit it is much easier if you can gradually give up things like alcohol and caffeine than cold turkey. Though with caffeine, you can have up to 2 drinks a day w/o worrying anyway. So you might not have to give anything up (in fact I treated myself to a coke today to help with the stomach)

My doc is allowing me to stay on my one a days for a while. They say it doesn't matter as long as I can keep it down. Mine have the minimum requirement of folic acid and if they start bothering me, I will switch to flinstones and folic acid suppliment (what they recommend). We'll see if I switch later

Denae A part of me wanted to say my doctors were wong as well... I do know that sometimes placental and embrionic tissues can embed themselves rather deep in the uterus or tube... making it a true health risk. But still... I am sorry you feel that pain to this day
Best wishes for you at the memorial service. I hope you have a safe trip!

Sheri, I agree being nauseaus is a good sign. Some pregnancy tests won't pick up small amounts of the hormone well at all, and still some are very bad with the amount of dye so that you cannot see a positive until much later.

Michelle, don't be to proud of me I already had the doc appt set up. I just decided that unless it got really bad I would wait to talk face to face. I actually haven't seen anything much since this weekend. The NP was pretty much convinced it was the coughing and constipation combined. Even the coughing alone can irritate the cervix and with the amount I was she doubts anything is wrong. Especially since I have had no cramping and my symptoms increase still.

I am shocked you have only had 1 ultrasound so far. My doc really wants one right between 8 and 12 weeks since that is the edge of the "danger zone" I am n ot sure if we will do the test or not ourselves. We have no intention of doing an amnio and zero intention of aborting. I will have had two ultrasounds by the time it would be due... so we'll see.

Nicole, go ahead and laugh at me, but I am not 100% sure how far along I am. I'm between 6 & 7 weeks. I seriously am only able to guess on my last period. Plus with my shorter than usual cycles who knows. By Friday I should be just at 7 weeks min though but I could be wrong.
I do hope the doc appt went well. Hopefully there was nothing to worry about. Check in when you can

Rebecca, I have my fingers crossed for you this month. Hopefully last month was a great set up for this!

 

[skuttle]

Well, I went back to the doctor today and did my blood test again. They are monitoring both levels. Last time they were both really low. I haven't received my results back yet today. I didn't go in until lunch time, so I'm expecting to get a call tomorrow. I did okay today. I went to the smaller lab in the building...less people. I only saw a few pregnant girls in the parking lot...it made me very sad, but I didn't cry so that's a start, I suppose. I'm ready to get on with it! I've been good about taking my temp the past few days. Thinking about trying some of those old wives tales just so I feel like I'm doing something different! My annual exam will be this summer, so I guess I'll discuss other options then if we don't have a BFP. I know my DH isn't really into any of the fertility treatments since we already have DS. I feel like we should at least get tested...what if it's something really simple that wouldn't really require "real" fertility treatment? we'll see...hopefully I have a lucky month! I looked at my chart on FF and AF is due to arrive around mother's day. I won't test then....trying to wait at least a week late from the longest AF has ever been to avoid the heartache I had last month. Rambling again...lol!

 

[ImarriedGrumpy]

Hi Ladies!

Not much going on here...I've started some "morning sickness" but mine's showing up in the afternoon. And I'm starting to become more sensitive to smells; I scrubbed the toilet 3 times yesterday because I kept smelling it from the bedroom and it made me gag! DH says the extra clean toilet is an unexpected perk, but I pointed out that this could quickly become his job if the sensitivity to smell gets so bad that I start barfing while cleaning the toilet.

I've had some funny cramping like others have described, and it does make me nervous but it's good to know that it's normal, too. I'm feeling perpetually tired, and I'm almost to a D cup already - quite the increase from my usual B cup! It hurts like crazy, and I have to go bra shopping this weekend to pick up a few inexpensive sports bras to start wearing 24/7. I do NOT want to sag!

To be honest, I still can't quite believe that I'm pregnant, and I kind of keep thinking that I'm going to wake up and discover that it isn't real. I'm exactly 5 weeks today, and my first dr. appointment is two weeks from tomorrow. We'll tell our family and close friends after that appointment (DH decided that we'd announce it by bringing pickles and ice cream as our contribution to the weekly potluck ). I don't know when I'll believe it...I've just wanted this for so long and it's been so frustrating waiting when all my friends and family were popping kids out like they were on clearance at k-mart.

I'm working on cleaning out the garage to make room for DH's office to move out there. We've never parked a car in it, but it's full of all kinds of stuff and since we live in a tiny 2 bedroom house, his office must move to make space for a new family member. He's grumpy about it, of course, and threatening to live out there and get it all set up into a "man room".

Anyway, that's my update.

I'm cheering for you all! More BFP's!!!!!!!

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Just popping in to say hello to everyone. Congratulations to everyone with a BFP, and hugs to everyone else.

Nothing too exciting going on her except I am going to see Disney on Ice on Saturday evening. Oh and My DM and I are now dealing with my grandmother's estate, now that is a story all its own.

Suzanne

 

[7beasley]

Hi Guys

Everything is okay! They did an ultrasound and we could see our little peanut moving - it was so cool - it was on its back and kind of looked like it was swimming - it was moving its arms and legs - and we heard the heartbeat - so all is (thank god) well!

Thanks for all your prayers and good thoughts - I am just constantly on edge and worried that something is going to happen during this pregnancy - I know I need to calm down but it was such a battle to get to this point that I just can't let myself relax yet.

Nurse practioner said the pain was most likely a combination of normal uterus growing/stretching pain and a little bit of strain from over doing it on Monday when our basement flooded!

I go back on April 26th for my regularly scheduled first appt with the ob-gyn and for an ultrasound!

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So -- an offer for our new preggos -- I bought the book "What to Expect When you are Expecting" and I just received a second copy as a gift -- does anyone want it? PM me with your address and I would be glad to send it to you!

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Have a great night ladies - it is 7:30pm and I am off to bed - tired today from all the stress - and have to be at the hospital at 7:00am tomorrow for blood work to check the progesterone levels and then I have an 800am dentist appt - then work all day and then I have a Zoning Hearing for a client from 700pm to 1000pm tomorrow night -- the day is going to suck!!! I am going to try to leave work around 4pm though so I can rest and eat dinner before my hearing!

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Hugs,
Nicole

 

[helenabear]

Allison, I was thinking of you all day. I am glad you were able to go into a smaller place and get it done so you could avoid some. I don't know what else to say, but I do hope your body is doing what it is supposed to do so you won't have anymore pain/anguish
Sounds like you have a good outlook at the moment. I am nosey, what old wives tales are you thinking of trying? I say any changes could be good

Bethany, my nausea is off and on all day. Like it was early this morning in addition to late afternoon. My friend said it was that way for her as well. I keep trying to eat lots of carbs to help. I do fairly well with tomato sauce too. Good luck with it!

Suzanne, have fun at Disney on Ice! I do hope all goes well enough with the estate.

Nicole, I am glad that everything is okay. I figured eveyrthing would be for you. Trust me I totally know about being on edge... I'm always on edge as well... not sure when I will stop (though I know our backgrounds are different as to why).

Watching Notes from the Underbelly... cute show!

 

[Tiggerlover91]

Why is it called morning sickness??!! It has kicked my tushy today....HARD! I have an US scheduled for Tuesday the 24th. OB wants to hear a heartbeat before she does my pap smear. I'm still nervous, but I say my prayer every day and that helps a lot! I hate being tired all the time and I hate how nauceous I feel first thing in the morning...but I suppose that's a good sign.
I love hearing from all of you girls and hope continues to go well. Nicole-I'm glad to hear all is well. Allison-keep that chin up. Elaine-we're gonna make it! Bets on which one of us gives birth first! Bethany-I understand every feeling that you described! Eggs make me nauceous and I can just smell everything now! My girls haven't increased much, but are VERY sensitive!
Hello to everyone else! And best wishes to all those wanting their BFPs.

 

[Octoberbeauty]

I am so sad right now. Just sitting here bawling. I just went to the bathroom and I guess AF is here. I've never been this early before (well not in a looooong time), so I guess no Christmas baby for me.

 

[ImarriedGrumpy]

I am so sad right now. Just sitting here bawling. I just went to the bathroom and I guess AF is here. I've never been this early before (well not in a looooong time), so I guess no Christmas baby for me.

I'm so sorry! My heart just aches for you. I so wish this whole TTC process was easy for everyone.

 

[snoopygirl79]

Hello to everyone again

I just wanted to update you on what's been happening with me. I went to see my doctor yesterday but it went pretty much as I expected. I haven't had AF for 41 days now and no BFP. He said that I'll have to just wait it out as it's not unusual for AF to be irregular. He doesn't see any issue with why there should be any problems with TTC. But he told me not to bother with OPKs as my cycle is so out of whack but just to BD 3 times a week and there should be no problem!! If only it was that simple!!

Oh well, I guess we'll just have to keep trying and hope when the time is right it'll happen. In the meantime, I've sort of persuaded DH to let us go to Disneyland Paris later in the year so that'll be something to look forward to if I can find a cheap enough deal!!

I'm sorry for all those who have had AF show up

 

[skuttle]

Thanks so much, Elaine. I was in and out at the dr's office yesterday very quickly so it wasn't bad at all. Hopefully the next time I have to go over there, it is for a BFP that sticks!

I thought about trying Robitussin. Not sure how much truth there is to it, but I figure it may not hurt. Although, I can't stand the stuff and never ever take meds when I'm sick because I struggle with taking it without gagging. So we'll see. Still thinking about that one!

I'm just so ready for this to happen.

Sherri, I'm so sorry! It's so tough when AF shows up, but then to have the nerve to show up early. It happened to me a few months ago and, like you, it really hit me hard. I know you have many others things on your mind right now, too. :hugs:

Snoopygirl...Boy, I sure do wish your dr is right! I notice that he said it will happen, but didn't say WHEN it will happen. I hope you get to go to DLP. I went there back in 1998 when I was doing summer school abroad...I had to drag other people to go with me. I remember calling my DH (then boyfriend) from the main gate, screaming with excitement that I was there. LOL! Sounds like that trip would be a nice distraction.

Nicole...glad to hear all is well.

Suzanne...I'm bringing DS to Monster's Inc on Ice this Saturday. I'm really looking forward to it!

Sorry if I missed some of you...trying to write quickly so I can get to work!

 

[skuttle]

Just heard from my dr. Everything was still negative, of course. No big surprise there. She said I either was never pregnant, or it was a chemical pregnancy. Since I had 5 BFP, I assume it was chemical. I can't imagine 3 different test brands would give me a false positive without something triggering it. Lesson learned for me...no more early testing! At least this should save me money! Maybe whenever I feel the urget to buy a test, I'll take that money I would have spent out and put it in our WDW fund.

 

[Tiggerlover91]

I am so sad right now. Just sitting here bawling. I just went to the bathroom and I guess AF is here. I've never been this early before (well not in a looooong time), so I guess no Christmas baby for me.

Just heard from my dr. Everything was still negative, of course. No big surprise there. She said I either was never pregnant, or it was a chemical pregnancy. Since I had 5 BFP, I assume it was chemical. I can't imagine 3 different test brands would give me a false positive without something triggering it. Lesson learned for me...no more early testing! At least this should save me money! Maybe whenever I feel the urget to buy a test, I'll take that money I would have spent out and put it in our WDW fund.

Keep that chin up and just know your time WILL come. This morning sickness is kicking my butt...want it? I'm sure you do and you'll have your opportunity to complain about it soon!

 

[helenabear]

I am so sad right now. Just sitting here bawling. I just went to the bathroom and I guess AF is here. I've never been this early before (well not in a looooong time), so I guess no Christmas baby for me.

I am so sorry... i was really praying that this would be it for you. My heart does go out to you right now

Maybe whenever I feel the urget to buy a test, I'll take that money I would have spent out and put it in our WDW fund.

Okay this made me laugh! Just think of how many Mickey bars you could buy with that
I am sorry you did go through all that this month though. I will be thinking better thoughts for next for you!
As for Robitussin. I have heard that one as well. They do make some of that nasty stuff in pill form though... worth a shot Are there any other meds you take as well? I seemed to do better when I was off everything except a baby asprin and vitamin a day.

Denise, good luck with the morning sickness. I am completely anti-getting sick so I do all I can to keep that feeling away. Resting and high carbs work well for me. Lemonade is good as well (citrus in general).

Snoopygirl, I think your doc has great advice. Mine always said try every other day or every 2 days at most when you think you are less fertile.

Ultrasound #1 will be tomorrow for me. Slightly nervous but not totally. No tinges of any blood since Sunday morning.

 

[DMickey28]

Just heard from my dr. Everything was still negative, of course. No big surprise there. She said I either was never pregnant, or it was a chemical pregnancy. Since I had 5 BFP, I assume it was chemical. I can't imagine 3 different test brands would give me a false positive without something triggering it. Lesson learned for me...no more early testing! At least this should save me money! Maybe whenever I feel the urget to buy a test, I'll take that money I would have spent out and put it in our WDW fund.

I am sorry Skuttle. This is what happened to me last May. Stupid early tests. I did back of and took one test in June and then the BFP in July. HUGS ...

 

[ashjohnson80]

Why is it called morning sickness??!! It has kicked my tushy today....HARD! I have an US scheduled for Tuesday the 24th. OB wants to hear a heartbeat before she does my pap smear. I'm still nervous, but I say my prayer every day and that helps a lot! I hate being tired all the time and I hate how nauceous I feel first thing in the morning...but I suppose that's a good sign.
I love hearing from all of you girls and hope continues to go well. Nicole-I'm glad to hear all is well. Allison-keep that chin up. Elaine-we're gonna make it! Bets on which one of us gives birth first! Bethany-I understand every feeling that you described! Eggs make me nauceous and I can just smell everything now! My girls haven't increased much, but are VERY sensitive!
Hello to everyone else! And best wishes to all those wanting their BFPs.

I've had it for a couple of weeks now. When I went to the doctor on Tuesday I had lost 6 pounds in less than two weeks. Almost everything makes me nauseas. But I will go back to the doctor in 5 weeks and then should be able to hear the heartbeat. No u/s for me until about 18 weeks.