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

[DMickey28]

Allison and Bethany - Congratulations!! I am soooo happy for both of you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for sticky babies!!!

 

[Madaboutthemouse]

Congratulations Allison and Bethany!

 

[skuttle]

Y'all, I think I'm still in shock!! LOL! I never thought I was pregnant this cycle! I actually took another test this evening when we got home...just to make sure. I want to wait until 12w to tell anyone, but DH wants to tell after my first OB visit. I always worry a ton more than he does, so I'm not sure. I'm thinking maybe I'll break the news on Mother's Day to our families. I'm just so happy! According to FF my due date is Dec 13, babycenter says Dec 15.

to all of you girls TTC. It is SUCH an emotional ride, I know. Just yesterday I was down about so many BFP's surrounding me...and now today is my turn. I stopped BCP last June, so this baby is almost a year in the making. When I told DH the news this morning, his response was "finally!"

 

[Octoberbeauty]

Congratulations on all the BFP's around here! I'm so happy for all of you.

I could use some prayers that this weekend was our weekend. I really want a Christmas baby!

 

[LisaB]

Congrats Skuttle and Bethany. What a wonderful Easter gift

 

[mousehouselover]

Hi all, I've been in lurk mode for mor than a month and can't believe all the BFPs around here. Wow!!! Congrats ladies. If I counted right there are 2 Nov and 6 Dec babies right?

I'm among the not-pg group and I'll probably stay there. We've actually talked about ending TTC after 8 yrs of nothing but heartbreak. I really feel like we weren't given a chance to fight fairly but everytime we think we might have the chance to try to fight infertlity again, some thing comes up and it takes a backseat. I've been upset and depressed and it's been hard thinking that this chapter of my life is over.

I hope no one else here ever has to deal with the things I've dealt with.

 

[ImarriedGrumpy]

Thanks, everyone for all the congrats! I have to admit that it hasn't really sunk in yet and it still doesn't feel real. This was my 12th month of charting, and turning 35 in January without a BFP was miserable. I'm still a little worried that something will go wrong and this baby won't stick, but mostly I'm just thinking about the positives and I'm so thankful to know that I CAN get pregnant. I was really starting to think something was messed up with either me or DH, and I didn't think DH would be willing to go through getting tested himself. Who knows...maybe he would have...but I'm glad now that our marriage won't go through THAT test.

I've decided that I'll tell the 3 friends IRL who have been praying for me and encouraging me along this TTC journey (one of them has been through infertility issues and was a great rock over the last year), and I have to tell the parents of the toddler I take care of because they will need to start looking for alternate care at least for a few months. Otherwise I think we're going to wait for a few weeks to tell most people, even though the entire world seems to know that we've been TTC.

Called my HMO and got my first appointment scheduled - they don't even want to confirm the test results I got, just said come in on May 3rd for the first prenatal and we'll go from there. Now I'm just hoping this baby sticks!!!!!

And for everyone that hasn't gotten that BFP yet, hang in there! It can feel horrible watching everyone else get pregnant around you, but I really believe your turn will come. One of my friends says it's like waiting in the standby line at WDW and watching everyone with a FastPass walk right by you...but eventually you all get to ride!

 

[Syrreal]

hey ladies,
I admit it, I've lurked around here to keep up with the news. This thread was here for me last May (had the baby in Feb).
Wanted to say CONGRATS to Skuttle and IMG! I'm so happy for both of you!!!!

 

[GypsySue]

One of my friends says it's like waiting in the standby line at WDW and watching everyone with a FastPass walk right by you...but eventually you all get to ride!

That is exactly what it feels like--what a great metaphor! It would be extra hard to watch all these BFPs come along if I didn't know that you have all been through it too and know how hard it is. I am honestly so happy for all of you. Now get off the thread, you're bringing me down (just kidding!!!)

 

[GypsySue]

I'm among the not-pg group and I'll probably stay there. We've actually talked about ending TTC after 8 yrs of nothing but heartbreak. I really feel like we weren't given a chance to fight fairly but everytime we think we might have the chance to try to fight infertlity again, some thing comes up and it takes a backseat. I've been upset and depressed and it's been hard thinking that this chapter of my life is over.

I hope no one else here ever has to deal with the things I've dealt with.

I don't know all the things you have had to deal with, but my heart hurts for you when reading this post. I hope you find peace with whatever decision you make.

 

[mickeyboat]

OMG! Congratulations Bethany and Allison! I am so happy for you both. Keep typing, everyone. This thread is good luck!

Denae

 

[Minnesota!]

Yeah Bethany and Allison!!!!!!!!!!

I am SOOOO not going to drink from the water here. This baby factory is CLOSED!!!

Thank you, also, for all the prayers for Noah. He is still in the NICU, but all we need to do to get home is get him to take all his feeds by bottle - and he is getting there! I am crossing my fingers that he will be home this time next week!!!

 

[snoopygirl79]

I just wanted to say congrats to all the BFPs we've had recently - I haven't read this thread over the weekend so am just catching up. It's wonderful news for you!!

I'm totally on board with the feeling left out though!! I'm expecting AF this week so am not in a great place at the moment. There's always the small hope in the back of my mind that maybe I won't get it this month but seeing as I didn't get a positive OPK, I'm pretty certain this isn't my month and no Christmas bundle of joy for me. Hey ho, as my DH keeps saying, there's always next month - not always something I want to hear when I feel so bad though!!

Congrats again and let's hope the rest of us will follow VERY soon!!

 

[mickeyboat]

I am SOOOO not going to drink from the water here. This baby factory is CLOSED!!!

Thank you, also, for all the prayers for Noah. He is still in the NICU, but all we need to do to get home is get him to take all his feeds by bottle - and he is getting there! I am crossing my fingers that he will be home this time next week!!!

I am having the same feelings about the water! I actually dreamed last night that I was pregnant, and getting ready to deliver.

I can't wait until you can bring home your sweet baby, Noah. Hannah had trouble with feedings when she was in the ICN, and what ended up working for her was letting her feed on demand instead of on a schedule. She had enough engergy and patience to get through the feeding when she was really hungry.

Denae

 

[7beasley]

Allison and Bethany --- yeah!! I am so happy for you guys!

Holy cow! What a lucky thread in the last 6 weeks or so -- 8 TTC girls have advanced to soon to be mommies -- I just can't believe it.

Meredith - glad to hear transfer went well --- you are in my thoughts that things work out for you...will you test next Sunday?

Okay ladies: here is hoping for lots and lots of sticky babies for those BFPs and for those still TTC here is hoping for some BFPs!! I predict more good things for this thread!!

Hugs
Nicole

 

[Villain-lover]

Nicole, how quickly could i get a BFP? We go back on the 23rd for our beta, so I was thinking I would maybe test lik a couple of days before that. Once we get a positive beta, then I will probably have my beta checked every couple of days to make sure it is rising properly. I will track this over the course of about a week, I feel that that will gove a good indication that it is not a chemical pregnancy. If we gat a BFP, Duke schedules an ultrasound 5 weeks after the initial beta. Does that sound good? BTW, they gave us a picture of our embies, not sure how to load it, but we will see...

Meredith

 

[7beasley]

Hi Meredith:

My transfer was on Friday Feb 16th -- I got my first faint line on the First Response Early Detector test on the evening of Thursday Feb 22nd - which was 6dp3dt. Thereafter it got darker each day and I was able to get a positive on a digital test on that Sunday Feb 25 which was 9dp3dt. My nurse told me 6dp3dt was a little early to get a positive and come to find out at the ultrasound on March 21st -- the reason for my high HCG so early was because both embroyos implanted and began to develop but one stopped growing at 5 weeks.

From what I understand though - you could get a BFP as early as 7dp3dt and as late as about 11 or 12 dp3dt. If you plan to obsessively pee on a stick - like I did (starting the monday after my friday transfer - crazy I know) - then I would try in about a week from the transfer!

How was your lining? Assuming it was good!

11 embies on ice is amazing - that is alot of totsicles!!!

How are you feeling? I had NO symptoms until I was about 6 weeks pregnant so don't freak out if you don't have any symptoms -- I did have some mild cramping after the procedure though -- that may have been the progesterone though.

Your beta is what 15 days after the transfer? Mine was 12 days after the transfer...given that its 15 days -- you will be able to test much earlier than your beta.

You are right about a postive beta equalling more tests -- my clinic did it every week for 3 weeks -- although alot of places do it every 2-3 days for a couple of weeks.

An ultrasound at 5 weeks after the initial beta is common - if you get a BFP you will be 7 weeks pregnant at the ultrasound -- the ultrasound is great cause you can see the embroyo and sometimes hear the heartbeat -- and they can tell you if there is one or two in there!!

Isn't the picture of the embies great? I hung mine up on the wall where I could see if from the bed so the whole weekend of my bed rest I just starred at my future children...it helped calm me!!

Your donor is anynomous right? Mine was too -- but I saw here once at the clinic shortly before my transfer -- she did not know who I was but I was so thrilled to see her -- I had seen her picture but it was cool to see her in person -- she had the same exact sneakers as me - which oddly made me so happy - I felt like we had something in common.

But now that *I* am pregnant -- I pretty much never think of my donor anymore -- truthfully, sometimes I even forget there was a donor -- this baby is 100% mine!

Rest up, think good thoughts for sticky embies, drink lots of water, rub your belly and eat pineapple!! Can't wait to hear the results of your HPT and beta!

Hugs
Nicole

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

Congrats to the BFP's!!! I am so happy for you girls!


I think AF is on her way (due tomorrow). I've been having slight cramps and my lower back hurts. However, I don't have sore breasts and that is usually the first sign.

 

[Minnesota!]

I am having the same feelings about the water! I actually dreamed last night that I was pregnant, and getting ready to deliver.

I can't wait until you can bring home your sweet baby, Noah. Hannah had trouble with feedings when she was in the ICN, and what ended up working for her was letting her feed on demand instead of on a schedule. She had enough engergy and patience to get through the feeding when she was really hungry.

Denae

Thanks Denae! We are actually discussing that this morning - letting him kind of cue us in when he is ready to eat. I am hoping that's all it takes. Nurse said he has to go 24 hours continuous feeds (no NG tube) before we can take him home!!!!! I am hoping that 24 hours starts today!

 

[mickeyboat]

Thanks Denae! We are actually discussing that this morning - letting him kind of cue us in when he is ready to eat. I am hoping that's all it takes. Nurse said he has to go 24 hours continuous feeds (no NG tube) before we can take him home!!!!! I am hoping that 24 hours starts today!

Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Those NG tubes are horrible. I remember watching Hannah pull hers out once. They had to reinsert it, and as her mother, I felt obligated to stay and watch so I could see what she was going through and be there to comfort her when it was over. It was awful and heartbreaking to watch.

I also found that the nurses know a whole lot more about what is going on than the doctors. It was a nurse who finally suggested feeding on demand, and Hannah came home just a couple of days after that.

Keep us posted.

Lots and lots of luck for you, Meredith!

And Nicole, I am sooo happy to hear you say what you did about this baby being 100% yours. I know you were pretty worried about it before, and now you can understand that no matter where the egg came from, this baby is yours.

Denae