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

[ChrizJen]

No more pasta sauce...I take back what I said about wanting to feel symptoms. I feel nauseaus 24/7 now... I just with I'd throw up already, but it's not gonna happen!! It's just a constant queasy feeling

Hang in there, I always think the more that things aren't going right, the more the MD can diagnose and fix.



Good luck!! How's this?!
(I would have put more, but you're only allowed 25 images)

That's perfect!! Thanks!! That should help...

You poor thing. There's no in between...Either you're hoping for signs and symptoms because you want to believe that it's really going to happen this time, or you get the signs and symptoms and you're miserable...
Hugs to you, and I hope you feel better soon.
-Christal

 

[WDWAurora]

She does because when she announced her pregnancy, I was asking her questions about insurance coverage and she asked if I was trying. Then she brought me some OPKs that she didn't need anymore.

But that was 4 months ago now! I kind of feel like I should go to the shower, but dang I really don't want to.


About the spotting, I have that problem too. Ever since I went off the pill, I've been spotting for about 5 days before AF actually starts for real. I've been having a hard time charting because I don't know when to count Day 1.

It's frustrating, right? I just wonder how bad it is if I screw up and start these things on the wrong day.

 

[skuttle]

Val I know how you feel. My best friend is pregnant with her second, due in March. I saw her in September, and she wasn't showing much yet so I was okay. I will see her soon for Christmas (she's DS's godmother) and I must say that I am not looking forward to it because I know she'll be big and pregnant. She's been great, though. When she announced her pregnancy, I was just a depressed mess. I finally told my friends what we've been dealing with TTC #2. So she knows what I'm going through and never brings up her pregnancy unless I do. I couldn't ask for a better best friend, which makes me feel even worse for the way I feel! Luckily I don't have to deal with the shower since it's her second. I'm not sure what I'll do when the baby arrives and I'm still not pregnant. I don't know if I can go see them in the hospital. I just don't know. You do what you think you can handle. Maybe you can just stop by the shower, drop off the gift, let your friend know you are thinking of her but that you just don't feel comfortable staying. I'm sure she'll understand.

Aurora...It was always my understanding as well that Day 1 is the first full day, not spotting. Just one more thing to worry about!

So, I almost just had a heart attack! We just got home from dinner and I noticed I had a voicemail. It was my gyn's office. I was sure they were going to tell me they were going to have to reschedule my appt! I was about to cry! But, I was wrong...they were just calling to confirm my appt next Thursday. I am SO excited! ANd I totally agree with all of you...I need more aggressive treatment at this point. I just hope I"m not a crying mess like the last time so that I can get that point across!

 

[helenabear]

Hi y'all! I really will catch up with you all later, but my heart goes out to each of you hurting right now.

I skipped a baby shower for a similar reason and I have a good friend who skipped mine for the same. It's not bad karma... just make sure your friends understand.

As for me, I'm in the hospital.... I gave birth this morning at 10:25 am to Dominic Cristos

I really don't want to rub in, but I know many of you were so supportive and were waiting for him

And unless you all ask, I will not be rude and share my delivery story

 

[WDWAurora]

Congratulations Elaine. You both look great. I don't mind hearing the story...I read them all the time anyway-I'm a glutton for punishment.

 

[CheshireVal]

Congrats, Elaine! Can't wait to see more pictures!

 

[GypsySue]

Elaine--Congratulations!!! What a beautiful baby boy! When I saw your post and picture that you had had Dominic, I started to cry a little because I was so happy for you! Thank you for sharing this with us.

 

[Minnesota!]

Congrats Elaine and DH! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE his name!

You look so content and happy!

 

[DznyLvr2005]

Elaine... congrats!!!

Well i have to have my sono today. I have a pain on the left side on my ovary (I had the SAME EXACT PAIN the first time, it was 2 cycts) so I have to go in today. I'll keep everyone updated, I hope all is good.

 

[ChrizJen]

CONGRATULATIONS, Elaine!!! What a beautiful baby boy!! I DEFINITELY want to hear all about it!! And I can't wait to see more pictures!!

DznyLver...Good luck today. Hope all is well!

 

[ChrizJen]

I forgot to mention earlier that I had a NASTY reaction to the HCG shot yesterday!!
I had a reaction last month, too. The injection site got all red and really sore for about a week after, but this time was MUCH worse!!! I took the shot yesterday morning on the underside of my arm. I noticed when the needle came out that a little of the liquid seeped out from my arm. I didn't think anything of it, and I put the little bandaid on there. Well last night when i went to take the bandaid off, I took the skin off with it!!
Needless, to say, it was a bit painful...So now I have a really really tender spot on the underside of my arm that's missing some skin (in the shape of a bandaid...I've never been alergic to any sort of latex or adhesive, so I know it wasn't the bandaid.) So I'm guessing that the little bit that leaked out caused the reaction!!

Anyone had that type of reaction to HCG?

 

[DznyLvr2005]

WE HAVE A HEART BEAT!!!!
138 beats per minute!!! I can't believe it!!!
I'll post a pic soon!!
I'm so happy, of course I started crying at the office.

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Congratulations, Dznylvr!!! I am so happy for you! We had our first u/s yesterday and it really is amazing, isn't it? When are you due? It's time to start getting excited now!

 

[DznyLvr2005]

I don't know when I'm due. They aren't doing that until I'm in the safe zone. THough I heard that once you see a heart beat, it's a good sign of things to come.

 

[smilie]

Congratulations Elaine, what a beautiful baby boy you have. And please share the story!

I have somewhat good news, the doc gave us the go ahead about a week ago to go ahead with TTC after I start AF. Well, I got it today! I've never been so happy to see it before in my life. After this we get to start trying again! I scared Dh though, I came out of the bathroom screaming. Whoops.

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Elaine - congratulations. He is a beautiful boy. I love his name!

Dznylvr - that's awesome about the heartbeat!!!!

Aurora - I don't know for sure, but I would think that starting the meds a day or two off wouldn't be a huge issue. I know for Clomid some docs do days 3-7, and others 5-9, so it can't be hugely critical. Mid cycle would be problematic, but not a day or so.

Christal - ouch That sounds sore. Hopefully it's worth it in the end.

Skuttle - good luck with the appointment.

Jen

 

[WDWAurora]

Well, I think I'm using Wednesday as Day 1, which means I will start the meds on Sunday and finish on Thursday. Is Day 14 the day I should start the ovulation tests?

 

[skuttle]

Elaine, congratulations! Seems like just yesterday you were announcing your BFP!

DznyLvr...great news! I'm sure it was a relief to see that heartbeat! I hope all continues to go well for you.

Aurora, I would start the OPK's a day or two before day 14. Day 14 is the day most people O (I O late at day 18 or 19). You'll get the postiive OPK a day or so before O will actually occur. You don't want to miss your surge, so I'd start on day 12 or 13 just to be safe. I've only been doing OPK's for the past two months...this will be cycle 3 with them. I buy the cheap Answer ones from Walmart where you get 30 strips for pretty cheap. I test twice a day, once around 11am and then again around 5pm when I get home from work.

Smilie, Yay for AF!! That sounds so funny, doesn't it!?!

Christal, I'm so sorry about the reaction. Sounds painful!

 

[DznyLvr2005]

Well, I think I'm using Wednesday as Day 1, which means I will start the meds on Sunday and finish on Thursday. Is Day 14 the day I should start the ovulation tests?

I think you should start the ovulation tests before day 14. Maybe about day 12 because sometimes you can O early.

 

[helenabear]

When we get home, I will try to upload pics to my sig link so y'all can see more. I don't want to waste thread space on that

Allison I keep thinking of you with your appt week. I hope that something goes well for you! Oh and it's interesting, it seems like forever for me since I got the last BFP, it seems time flies for others when you are hopeful for them with pregnancy

My birthing story isn't fun at all to listen to from the outside. I developed a rare condition found in .2-.6% of all pregnancies called HELLP syndrome. One thing I will say ladies is if you feel like something isn't right, contact your doc. I was lucky in a way and I wound up getting better as quickly as I got sick (my kidneys, liver and a lot of other internal functions were totally shutting down on me). I did have to receive a blood transfusion today though. But HELLP syndrome made it so that I was only allowed certain pain killers and I had to be induced.
Poor Dom was on so many drugs thanks to me that he had a lower APGAR score (5) but he was fine by that night. So we both are *very* pale in that pic as my platelets were dangerously low right after birth.
Even with a small guy, I had a hard time delivering. I needed help to get him out (they really were trying to deliver me quickly) and I wound up with 2nd degree tearing thanks to the help of a vacuum to get him out. Trust me, that really sucks when you have pretty much no pain killers in your system

It truly wasn't that bad, and had I not been induced, I doubt I would have had any need for any drugs at all. So you all can do it when your time does come!

Moral of the story, be wise with your body and be ready to question your doctor if you feel anything is wrong. In the end we're both fine. I have a healthy little baby and my body seemingly is okay. I should be checking out tomorrow. Best part is that I am so in love

I have to thank all the ladies here though. I know I joined when the thread first started and it has been a long 2 years for us. I always hope and pray that you all (except Denae ) get that BFP very quickly!!!!!
I'll be around to support since y'all were so supportive of me during my good and bad moments.