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[pfab]

Hey girls!
Have a great weekend!!! It's Memorial Day weekend...so, to drink or not to drink. That is the question.

 

[workingttc]

Hey ladies!

Shelby, I am wrestling with the same issue. We have a wedding to go tomorrow night with a heavy drinking crowd. I think I'm just going to have 2 or 3 drinks max, well spaced and with plenty of food. My understanding is that you're fine before the egg implants, and actually for a couple days after that. I just don't know if alcohol has any effect on the egg's ability to implant, which would be terrible! I can't think a couple drinks will really be a problem at only 3 DPO though. So excited we're on the same day now!! I decided I'm not going to temp this weekend unless I happen to wake up at 6:30 am (unlikely) so I can catch up on some sleep...Enjoy the long weekend!

Nicole and Erica, have a lovely weekend!

 

[EMC0528]

Hey girls,

Hope you all have a great long weekend. I was supposed to work, but we've had so much rain they shut the plants down so I don't have any tests to do

My ultrasound got pushed back to July 5th I got off the phone and burst into tears and promptly blamed DH for the whole thing I apologized of course since he had nothing to do with it all, I just didn't like the smirk he gave me when I started to cry over it. I don't know how he's putting up with me.

I wouldn't worry about a few drinks ladies. I had several before this BFP and same thing with my first BFP.

Take care!

 

[EMC0528]

Hey girls,

kinda freaking out here, had a little bit of spotting today. The doctor wants to see me within 72 hrs. I just want to cry. I hope everything is ok.

 

[workingttc]

Oh, Erica, I'm o sorry you're scared. But I have heard of TONS of girls with spotting on here during early pregnancy. On another thread I'm on, one girl has had it the whole time and she is 7 weeks. She goes in to her doc like every other day and everything is always fine. When will you be able to go see him (or her)? Try as hard as you can not to worry until then. I know it is hard, but I really think you are going to be just fine. Everything I've read says not to worry unless you have intense pain and heavier bleeding, not just spotting. Keep us posted -- will be thinking positive thoughts for you and your little bean until we hear back!! Hang in there! BIG

 

[pfab]

Awww, Erica. Hang in there. I can only imagine how scary this is for you.

Keep in mind...I've heard of people spotting all the way through. My Mom told me that she did with all four of her pregnancies. I'm glad the doctor will see you so soon. I will pray that everything checks out and that you and your baby are healthy. Lots of and prayers coming your way. Keep us posted. How soon can you get in to the doctor?

 

[EMC0528]

I am going to see the doctor tomorrow afternoon. I called the nurse and she said that :dtd: can often be the culprit which I did on Sat afternoon. I hope that she's right and it will stop. I have felt really different this pregnancy, achey in the low abdomen since I found out I was pregnant. I really hope that everything is ok. I started to bring our a few maternity clothes yesterday that I can start wearing in a few weeks, I hope I didn't jinx myself

 

[pfab]

I agree with Joanna, try not to worry until you speak with the doctor. dtd makes sense. So, hopefully, that's all it is. Cramps are very common too. Are you doubling over in pain? One of my friends who had a miscarriage said she doubled over in pain. If you're just cramping, stay positive. Actually, either way, stay positive!!!!!!!!!! Stressing yourself out won't help. Do something today that will help to keep your mind off of it!!!
I realize this is all easier said than done but try if you can.

 

[anetha]

Erica! Hang in there! I agree with Joanna and Shelby. You're not doubled over in pain, you have had cramps (every pregnancy is different!!!) but that's one of the signs your uterus is growing, and stretching those ligaments. And it's your second pregnancy, so the symptoms will be different anyways. I wouldn't worry, especially since you don't seem to be bleeding, but only spotting.
We're waiting to hear from you!

 

[anetha]

Still waiting! Want to call you so badly and talk!

 

[EMC0528]

Hey girls,

The spotting continued through the day and evening a little. A little this morning as well ( only noticable because I'm looking for it). I've had no pain or anything, just that achey feeling I've been having all along.

I'm trying to stay positive (ha ya right) but I'm really worried. I see the doctor at 4:30. At least it hasn't got any worse.

Thanks for your messages guys. I was a bit of a wreck yesterday, in and out of tears all day. Hoping to keep it together today.

 

[workingttc]

Erica, I can only imagine how stressed and worried you must be feeling. But I am so glad to hear the spotting hasn't gotten any worse and that you don't have any unusual or new pain (which I'm sure you'd have if there were a serious problem). I do think this is all very normal and everything will be fine. You just have to make it a few more hours and then you'll have some answers! We're praying for you!!

 

[EMC0528]

Thank you!!

DH told me to stop assuming something bad is happening. He's right and you guys are too. These hormones are already making me unstable, that just added to it!

Trying to stay relaxed and not worry until there is something to worry about.

 

[anetha]

I think it's a great sign that you haven't started to bleed. Apparently dtd can trigger spotting since your cervix is full of little blood vessels which burst easily.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you and we're here for you...

ps: I have too many tickers, I can't stop! Now, I don't know how to get rid of them, there's a bug. Sorry for the space I'm filling every time.

 

[pfab]

Erica,
I said a prayer for you this morning. I'm sure everything will be fine! You'll be in my thoughts all day, and I will be stalking this thread until we find out that you and baby are fine!!!

Here's to peace of mind!!!!

 

[pfab]

Erica,
How are you and baby??? What did the doctor say??? I hope everything is ok!!!

Nicole, I like your tickers...keep them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joanna, we're halfway there!!! Woo hoo! I have my annual gyno appt on Thursday, and I'm going to see if she'll order a blood test for me. I don't know how soon it can show up on a blood test, but I'll be 9 dpo on Thurs.

 

[workingttc]

Shelby I am so excited for you to get a blood test! Excellent timing for the annual exam! I've never actually looked forward to one of those but I definitely would if I were 9 DPO! Definitely having a hard time not getting my hopes up this cycle...But I'm also feeling like if it doesn't work out, I am feeling good about taking action and going to the fertility specialist armed with 4 months of charts. Somehow that is comforting to me....Hmmm....Haven't decided when I'm going to test yet. Part of me is like wait until AF is due, but my LP is sooooo looong that I'm not sure I'll manage. I *might* do it at 10 DPO. Thinking about trying an option to give myself a small treat each time I don't test....so maybe that will keep me from doing it!

Erica, I am so so so anxious to get the report that you and the baby are just fine!

Nicole, do you have a bump yet??

 

[pfab]

Joanna,
Yes, I'm at the empowerment stage too. If this month doesn't work out for us, we have plenty of info to provide our doctors. I'm taking my charts this Thursday...granted I only have 2 months, but I think she may be able to tell me that it does or doesn't look good. If I'm not pregnant this month, I already have my acupuncture appt scheduled for next cycle, and I have a fertily appt with my obgyn. So, I feel empowered that each month doesn't have to mean disappointment (even though it still is). It can be a learning experience too. Last cycle dh and I bded every other day, and that seemed to give me a chemical pregnancy. So, if everyday doesn't work, then I may go back to that.

Anyway, I don't know when I'll test. I'm sure I won't be able to get through the weekend without testing...especially if I feel pregnant. Today, I feel cramping and a lot of something going on. I've felt that before, so I don't think it's anything.

Erica, I hope and pray that you and baby are ok!!!

 

[EMC0528]

Hi guys,

The doctor's office called just before I was gonna leave for the appt and told me to go to another clinic for an ultrasound tomorrow at 10am instead. They said the doctor would only order an u/s if I were to see him, so to do that first.

I have started bleeding red. Mild cramping. I think I'm gonna lose my pea

I'll know what's happening after my scan tomorrow morning. I had to leave work because when the spotting turned to bleeding I was so upset.


I'm glad to know you guys are getting close to potential bfp's. We could use an some upbeat news!!

 

[workingttc]

NOOOO!! I refuse to believe it! I am going to dig up all my lapsed catholicism to pray for you and your baby tonight! I still think there is definite hope - I have seen so much about bleeding on here where things still turn out fine. Hang in there. I hope Dom and DH can give you lots and lots of real life hugs tonight. But in the meantime, here are lots of virtual We are here for you no matter what happens!