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[Crunchie]

Well ladies, I figure I would share with you all that I've set an appointment with my ob/gyn to get some testing done. I'm actually ridiculously scared and I feel as though I am about to break down and cry. The woman I spoke with (to set the appointment) reminded me that I haven't been in since my last bloods (which was to check/make sure my levels went down after losing the twins) in June of 2009. Apparently if you haven't been in for a year then you have to update your medical history; not completely... just a little update. This is going to be hard isn't it? I hope I don't get all weepy in the office, though if I do, it'll be okay. I've been going to the same ob/gyn since I was 16 (of course at 16 she was just my gyno.) so if I'm going to get weepy in front of any doctor, it should be her. Sorry for the lack of PMA in this post. I'm just feeling a little down at the moment.

molly, last week I really wasnt coping at all well and was really struggling at work and when I tired to tell my collegues that I need some support at the mo my voice quivered nearly every time

I did a very brave thing today and told my boss I wasnt coping and I dont want to get to the point when I dont think I can even come in. I hated doing it but you have to be kind to yourself at these time xxx I also agree that I am not sure what will happen after my tests but I hope knowledge is power so we can then decide what we do next xxxx

 

[Mollykins]

Just a cute little funny I thought I would share, a song came on last night while the girls and I were listening to my playlist and doing crafts... the song was 'Here comes the sun' and my oldest says, "Mommy! This is Here comes the sun! I love this song." and then my youngest says, "It's the beatles and bugs."

 

[Mollykins]

Well ladies, I figure I would share with you all that I've set an appointment with my ob/gyn to get some testing done. I'm actually ridiculously scared and I feel as though I am about to break down and cry. The woman I spoke with (to set the appointment) reminded me that I haven't been in since my last bloods (which was to check/make sure my levels went down after losing the twins) in June of 2009. Apparently if you haven't been in for a year then you have to update your medical history; not completely... just a little update. This is going to be hard isn't it? I hope I don't get all weepy in the office, though if I do, it'll be okay. I've been going to the same ob/gyn since I was 16 (of course at 16 she was just my gyno.) so if I'm going to get weepy in front of any doctor, it should be her. Sorry for the lack of PMA in this post. I'm just feeling a little down at the moment.

molly, last week I really wasnt coping at all well and was really struggling at work and when I tired to tell my collegues that I need some support at the mo my voice quivered nearly every time

I did a very brave thing today and told my boss I wasnt coping and I dont want to get to the point when I dont think I can even come in. I hated doing it but you have to be kind to yourself at these time xxx I also agree that I am not sure what will happen after my tests but I hope knowledge is power so we can then decide what we do next xxxx

Aww Crunchie! We'll get through this... whatever "this" turns out to be. I'm not at all afraid that I will not make it through... just afraid of what I'm going to have to make it through. Make sense? Yeah, not to me either. I think I am going to throw myself into different projects until the appointment... or until my OH gets home... maybe I'll start with making a new blanket...

 

[Crunchie]

Crunchie- FX that the doctor's call you tomorrow with nothing but good news! Like, "Our tests indicate you are not eating enough chocolate... eat a bit more and you'll have your this cycle." I wish!

Or please increase your red wine intake......with some nice cheese .....yep that will do it .....

 

[LittleSpy]

Beatles & bugs. Too funny!

Holy moly, I was just looking at the cost of pregnancy/delivery. I knew it was a lot but I guess I was in denial as to exactly how much "a lot" is. Convinced me to enroll in a pre-tax medical spending account really quickly! Thank goodness I assumed I would be pregnant in 2011 & signed up for better health insurance. Yikes! What a racket!

I'm starting to think it's a shame I make too much money to qualify for Medicaid! Hmmm... or do I? It may be more cost effective to quit my job.

 

[HollyMonkey]

ladies ladies ladies

firstly I am loving that pic you did holly for molly ! I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE IT

Also Molly I went to see my GP yesterday and was tested for everything hormonal possible....just waiting for the results now ! was more distressed they decided to test my liver.....now thats just mean !!!! go back next week for the results
Essie keep the faith girly xxxxx

now Holly when should I start my opks ???????

Okay Crunchie. Listen well. Judging by your ticker (which is accurate I hope) then you should have started OPKS..umm..3 days ago. You can never be too sure in this day and age. And as for the liver test, that is just mean...but don't worry, it's not to assess the damage of your student days! Hormonal hoohah.
But seriously for the opks if your cycle is regular, and you have IC's, then I'd give it a week, then start testing because YOU CAN O EARLY- LO is living proof, It was a month "off" for me since I was in England and DH not, but I'd O'd on day 11, before my trip to UK, and not 16-19 as very much expected! (There's hope for you yet Mollykins!) That make-baby egg wanted out, that's how I see it!!

 

[HollyMonkey]

Crunchie- FX that the doctor's call you tomorrow with nothing but good news! Like, "Our tests indicate you are not eating enough chocolate... eat a bit more and you'll have your this cycle." I wish!

Or please increase your red wine intake......with some nice cheese .....yep that will do it .....

That's certainly the French outlook on life (wine and cheese) and as an immigrant I am obliged to adopt the local customs. It would be insulting not to.

 

[Mollykins]

Holly- I must be a bit dense at the moment but I can't understand why you think there is hope for me yet... for this cycle you mean? I really dislike being confused. Blah!

 

[HollyMonkey]

Beatles & bugs. Too funny!

Holy moly, I was just looking at the cost of pregnancy/delivery. I knew it was a lot but I guess I was in denial as to exactly how much "a lot" is. Convinced me to enroll in a pre-tax medical spending account really quickly! Thank goodness I assumed I would be pregnant in 2011 & signed up for better health insurance. Yikes! What a racket!

I'm starting to think it's a shame I make too much money to qualify for Medicaid! Hmmm... or do I? It may be more cost effective to quit my job.

OMG I LOVE you and Essie. You're just so pragmatic! If I had even an eighth of the line that Essie had I would be sending myself Congratulatory Messages on this site, and as for considerations of the cost of birth/delivery Littlespy...poouf!...I'd be more worried about the cost of lemon coloured wool to knit booties! It's the joy of this thread, we're so complimentarily different!

 

[HollyMonkey]

Holly- I must be a bit dense at the moment but I can't understand why you think there is hope for me yet... for this cycle you mean? I really dislike being confused. Blah!

After a moment's catch up (it was hard on the iphone)and putting it diplomatically- then no hope.You're not dense, it's me not having the whole context! No hope but only for this round I hasten to add...Next round You'll be all relaxed as well once your obgyn has reassured you that it's just time and patience....and you'll be ready to take on that beanie I'm glad you liked the ducklings in the sink that LO and I set up this afternoon, that red one would just not stay upright!

 

[Mollykins]

Woo! Confusion has let up!

I have a bit of (hopefully) good news! My OH phoned a little bit ago to say, "I just thought I would let you know that I might MIGHT, don't get your hopes up Moll, but I MIGHT be coming home a bit early." EEP! I asked "How early?", in the most nonchalant way possible of course. He said, "MAYBE Tuesday around 1300." Eep again!! I'm trying not to get my hopes up like he said but... My appointment is on Tuesday (16th) at 1630 and he might be back that day, which is also CD 14... maybe I'll make O yet! FX!

 

[emandi]

Woo! Confusion has let up!

I have a bit of (hopefully) good news! My OH phoned a little bit ago to say, "I just thought I would let you know that I might MIGHT, don't get your hopes up Moll, but I MIGHT be coming home a bit early." EEP! I asked "How early?", in the most nonchalant way possible of course. He said, "MAYBE Tuesday around 1300." Eep again!! I'm trying not to get my hopes up like he said but... My appointment is on Tuesday (16th) at 1630 and he might be back that day, which is also CD 14... maybe I'll make O yet! FX!

What a news!

 

[HollyMonkey]

Just a cute little funny I thought I would share, a song came on last night while the girls and I were listening to my playlist and doing crafts... the song was 'Here comes the sun' and my oldest says, "Mommy! This is Here comes the sun! I love this song." and then my youngest says, "It's the beatles and bugs."

Ha ha that reminds me of a time when LO was about 2 or 3 months old, all happy in her rocker chair listening to a Beatles (and Bugs) album with Here comes the Sun- she was gurgling away happily. At which point I was inspired and stopped the CD and decided to give LO my piano rendition of Here Comes the Sun, singing along. (At this point I have to tell you I don't know what is worse, my piano playing or singing! Dire, both of them) and within 3 bars LO was screaming her head off

 

[Mollykins]

Ah sadness Holly! But I have to giggle a bit at it too.

Oh and I found this for you... well, I found it for me too ... I want to make them. Perhaps I will give them to a friend?? I'm such a hobby-holic!

https://www.make-your-own-baby-stuff.com/baby-blocks.html

 

[Mollykins]

Thanks Emandi! I really hope we at least get a chance this cycle.

 

[HollyMonkey]

Ah sadness Holly! But I have to giggle a bit at it too.

Oh and I found this for you... well, I found it for me too ... I want to make them. Perhaps I will give them to a friend?? I'm such a hobby-holic!

https://www.make-your-own-baby-stuff.com/baby-blocks.html

Cool! When I was pregnant I made loads of stuff, 5 bibs, 4 bath capes,toys; 2 cubes, 2 snakes, a banana and a mouse. And lots of knitted cardies, hats and booties, and 2 blankets! Lots of it was on the train into work, blimey I must have looked a sight with my knitting resting on my belly all smug and pregnant! Kit_cat, Littlespy and ..... Essie, you have 9 months... 'Tis not long in terms of handicrafts. After your 12 week scans, get knitting/sewing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mollykins]

Kit, LittleSpy, and Essie- I agree with Holly! It's so much fun! You must!

 

[Essie]

No real news this morning ladies. Took my other tesco test with FMU, another faint line, and took my last IC as well which showed a nice pink line after about 2 minutes. But I've been googling and seen a lot about tescos evaps being really convincing pink lines so could just be nasty evaps. Especially since the line is so faint. But I've ordered a CB digital should arrive tomorrow morning.

If they're evaps they're really nasty ones. But since the lines are so faint i'm not totally convinced they're BFP. I'm not considering myself out, since AF is not here, but I'm holding off calling myself pregnant til I've done the digital.

 

[HollyMonkey]

No real news this morning ladies. Took my other tesco test with FMU, another faint line, and took my last IC as well which showed a nice pink line after about 2 minutes. But I've been googling and seen a lot about tescos evaps being really convincing pink lines so could just be nasty evaps. Especially since the line is so faint. But I've ordered a CB digital should arrive tomorrow morning.

If they're evaps they're really nasty ones. But since the lines are so faint i'm not totally convinced they're BFP. I'm not considering myself out, since AF is not here, but I'm holding off calling myself pregnant til I've done the digital.

I think you should wait another 9 months or so Essie, just to be really sure that you're pregnant.

Only teasing my love I think you're very wise and I really admire your calm and patience, and distrust of hpts (Hurry up with that digital Mr Postman!!!!)

 

[HollyMonkey]

My Postman's arrived even if Essie's hasn't..with my CBFM!