42.3 and trying for #4

[fandabby]

Thanks Girls. Charlie, I'm glad you are chilling a bit before trying again. It must be such a roller coaster of emotion for you hun. Still, like I said you seem to have a wonderful attitude. Take good care of yourself and thank you for the words of encouragement! Fandaby, glad scans look good..keep em coming! Will you post a pic of the ultrasound/ You so inspire me especially to keep my positive attitude and welcome this baby to my world. I put it out to the universe every day. At this moment i am of the mindset that I am NOT testing before my bloodwork is done. Since I took the HCG shot to induce ovulation I would not trust the POAS test anyway. If it turned out to be a false positive because of lingering HCG in my system I would be crushed I think. But as It gets closer and if i start feeling real symptoms who knows. A woman has a right to change her mind ALWAYS!!! Still eating well, going for acupuncture, meditating, gentle yoga. I am feeling a bit plumper and boobs are a wee bit sore at times. i am taking those as good signs, although the dimples on my bum are concerning. LOL!
I'm in the middle of the longest 2ww. LOL Taking the progesterone pills 3x day and estrace(not orally) sorry if tmi. Waiiiiiiiiiiiiiiting. I feel ok. a bit emotional/bitchy/tired but being pumped full of hormones will do that obviously. No spotting, which I was hoping for... maybe a sign of implantation, but I know not everyone gets that. Tomorrow is day 28 of this cycle , which in a normal cycle would be the day AF arrives( I don't feel she is coming) but being that this was all controlled and I didn't ovulate til day 18, will i go 2 weeks from there? Confusing...by the time I get my bloodtest next Thurs it will be Day 33.
Well, as always, I am trying to take it all in stride.
Have a great day all!! :HUGS:

Sounds like it's going in the right direction my dear. Fingers crossed for you.

As for implantation bleeding/spotting, I have never had that with any of my pregnancies, so please do not worry about that at all. I'll be stalking for your update end of next week, hoping you will be reporting a BFP.

Here is a scan pic of babes from 2 April as requested:



Stay positive which I am sure you are doing, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated too.

Have a great weekend.

 

[fandabby]

Ah ClaireCath, it must feel like more of a 2 month wait that 2W one! Seriously hoping it's all happening in there for you.

I am doing ok thanks, I feel ok about this miscarriage but even though I am waiting a couple of months to TTC again I am already scared of it. Scared of having another miscarriage I guess. I am thinking that's probably natural and maybe it will feel easier over time. In the meantime I have started running again. Before my daughter I use to do a lot of sport, but since then it's all stopped. So have made a decision to get my fitness back, running is the only thing I can squeeze into life, I am so unfit at the moment, but slowly getting there

Hi Charlie, glad you are getting through your miscarriage.

It's a natural emotion to be scared for the next time. It is unknown and we don't know how things will go but just take one step at a time and when you are pregnant next time, relax and be positive baby will be fine.

I was petrified, feeling of if it happens again I may not get my dream baby 4 as my age is passing me by. When I started bleeding at week 5 I thought oh here we go again and initially was convinced we were losing again but although I was bleeding it didn't feel like a miscarriage so had a good talk to myself and tried to get positive again.

I am sure you will be fine next time around.

Take it easy and you will know when you are ready.
Have a great easter and good for you getting your fitness back.

I'm swimming 3 times a week to try and stay fit, I am also a runner but stopped at pregnancy so once babe pops out I'll be hitting the road again. Running is me away from everything and deep in thought. Good for the body and mind....

Take care charlie

 

[maxxiandniko]

I'm back. I had a stomach virus from starting the week before last and lasting into last week.
Charlie - I'm really sorry. I had a mmc my first, fourth and fifth pregnancies. I had the d&c for all of them. The only thing I like was the anesthesia. I'm really sorry.
Shannon - sorry it's on to another cycle.
Hi to everyone else. Any other updates? Like the sono pic fanda.
As for me I'm CD 19, 4dpo. At least I ovulated and did so on time this month. We only BD'd on the first peak though. I got my fertility smoothie stuff but have only made 3 smoothies since I was sick. I also missed my supplements for a few days because my stomach couldn't handle. I'm thinking this is another lost cycle. Am I crazy to say that if I get a BFN on 9dpo that I'll consider this cycle over??

 

[charlie15]

Thanks Max, yep not sure how I feel about the D&C. Spiked a fever at the weekend and felt awful. I suspected not all had been removed and this morning passed quite a large fibrous bit of tissue, looked like placenta. Felt better after that and no more fresh bleeding thank god! However I am exhausted, I think possibly a little anaemic, will see tomorrow as hopefully GP will run some bloods. So what pregnancy number is this that you are trying for? Sorry for all the losses that you have had. An yes BFN 9dpo is not out!

Fandabby, lovely scan pic

ClaireCath, I never had implantation bleeding either. How are you feeling?

 

[maxxiandniko]

Thanks Max, yep not sure how I feel about the D&C. Spiked a fever at the weekend and felt awful. I suspected not all had been removed and this morning passed quite a large fibrous bit of tissue, looked like placenta. Felt better after that and no more fresh bleeding thank god! However I am exhausted, I think possibly a little anaemic, will see tomorrow as hopefully GP will run some bloods. So what pregnancy number is this that you are trying for? Sorry for all the losses that you have had. An yes BFN 9dpo is not out!

Fandabby, lovely scan pic

ClaireCath, I never had implantation bleeding either. How are you feeling?

It's my 3rd. I had a mmc with my 1st at 9 weeks (but really it wasn't looking good from the beginning), a chemical with my second, got twins with ivf which was my 3rd, and had mmc's with my 4th and 5th. I obviously bled with the chemical but with the other 3 I only bled a little the night before the 1st d&c. I was all over getting d&c's. I just wanted everything over. I get so hopeless at times and think that I'm ridiculous for even thinking that I'll get pregnant at 42. But now I'm back to thinking maybe I'm not completely out this month. Anyway I do need to sit down with my husband and talk about doing another round of ivf. I'm avoiding it thinking maybe I'll magically get lucky on my own.

 

[maxxiandniko]

Thanks Max, yep not sure how I feel about the D&C. Spiked a fever at the weekend and felt awful. I suspected not all had been removed and this morning passed quite a large fibrous bit of tissue, looked like placenta. Felt better after that and no more fresh bleeding thank god! However I am exhausted, I think possibly a little anaemic, will see tomorrow as hopefully GP will run some bloods. So what pregnancy number is this that you are trying for? Sorry for all the losses that you have had. An yes BFN 9dpo is not out!

Fandabby, lovely scan pic

ClaireCath, I never had implantation bleeding either. How are you feeling?

Oh and I didn't feel great after my d&c's. With my first I was an emotional wreck because it was my first but physically I was so bloated. With my second I went to work the following day and almost passed out. With my third I think I went skiing soon after so I guess I was ok but my pants didn't fit.

 

[ClaireCath]

Fandaby~~Lovely pic!! Glad you are feeling good. I too have stopped running after my IUI. I feel like a complete slacker walking and doing the eliptical and bike at the gym. Haha. I am feeling ok. symtoms...hmmmm. Boobs seems bigger, heavier.Moody, tired. Lower back is sore. Also last night I had a road map of blue veins very prominent the whole length of my arms and some on chest. weird. No cramping or spotting. Like I said I would not have a clue if these are pregnancy symptoms or side effects from hormones(estrace and prometrium until blood test Thursday). I peed in my little dixie cup this a.m. but am waiting for DH to wake up before I do the dropper test(cheapie from dollar store) I am expecting nothing but found it in the cupboard so.....
Today is CD31, but only 13 Days past IUI so I gues I am not really "late" yet. Yes Charlie it has been a long 2 weeks. Glad you are focusing on your fitness, I am a runner too and find it always helps. One day at a time for us all. And Maxi. Don't think you are too old!! As long as you have a cycle and ovulating there is always hope!! Sorry you have been feeling sick though, hard to get the BDing in when that happens! I'll keep you all posted!

 

[fandabby]

Hi Ladies,

ClaireCath, good luck with your test at home and thursday, keeping everything crossed for you. You never know you may see something. Post your test on here so we can take a look. Baby dust to you.

Maxi, sorry to hear you not been very well and not what you want or need when TTC. Puts a mental pressure on you, physically you aren't up for it but your mind is saying but I need to to catch that egg. Hope you are feeling much better. And no 9DPO a lot of ladies still show negative so definitely not out. I think it's normally just before your cycle where you get a visible positive. Good luck and it only takes the once and your timing was fine at your peak, that is what we did just the once with the boys when I got my first ovulation sign and bingo. Hope you get the same result and as said as long as you are ovulating you are still in with a chance. Keep us posted and baby dust coming your way too.

Charlie, how you doing lady? Hope your bleeding has stopped now and you can move on from this emotional torture.

Take care ladies and keep up with positive vibes.

 

[Shannon30]

Hello..I am back. CRAZY BUSY!! Fandabby love the pic. Baby looks perfect!!! Clairecath..good luck sending you very very positive vibes!! Charlie I hope and pray you are feeling a little better. It takes time. Don't be scared. Every pregnancy is different it will happen for you!! I am now on cd 14 with a nice BFP ovulation test yesterday and today. Right on time. I have been dtd every other day since last tuesday. But I dtd Saturday , Sunday , and Monday I will tonight and again and tomorrow. Hopefully that will cover all basis..lol Keep you all posted...good luck!!

 

[fandabby]

Hello..I am back. CRAZY BUSY!! Fandabby love the pic. Baby looks perfect!!! Clairecath..good luck sending you very very positive vibes!! Charlie I hope and pray you are feeling a little better. It takes time. Don't be scared. Every pregnancy is different it will happen for you!! I am now on cd 14 with a nice BFP ovulation test yesterday and today. Right on time. I have been dtd every other day since last tuesday. But I dtd Saturday , Sunday , and Monday I will tonight and again and tomorrow. Hopefully that will cover all basis..lol Keep you all posted...good luck!!

Sounds like you are in with a chance there. Roll onto your BFP. Keep us posted when you start testing......

Fingers crossed. Baby dust to you.

 

[ClaireCath]

Did a clearblue digital this morning even though I said I wasn't going to. BFN and now I am bummed. Blood test tomorrow. Trying to get the pity party over in a hurry.

 

[maxxiandniko]

Did a clearblue digital this morning even though I said I wasn't going to. BFN and now I am bummed. Blood test tomorrow. Trying to get the pity party over in a hurry.

I really hope the blood test gives you a different answer. I remember when I did ivf they told us not to test on our own. I ended up finding an unused pregnancy test the night before my blood test and had the hardest time not testing. If I had it would have been positive BUT I had twins and I knew my exact date of ovulation so you're not out yet.

 

[maxxiandniko]

Shannon welcome back to another 2 WW!

As for me I'm totally symptom spotting. I have been testing which makes very little sense since I'm 7dpo. I've had cramping for the last 2 days now. It feels like my period will get here any minute. I think I will stop testing tomorrow because I'm too afraid to see negatives as I get closer to my period. Not that this makes any sense. I keep thinking how I probably would have seen a faint positive on 9dpo with my only successful pregnancy but as I said before I had twins and I knew the day I ovulated. But even so I've convinced myself that no positive on day 9 = fail. Crazy thinking.

 

[ClaireCath]

Thanks girl. I have been researching a bit more and I see digitals are not as sensitive so I guess you are right. The fat lady hasn't sang yet. Crazy thinking all around. This TTC makes you nuts!
So screw it. I'll just wait on my bloodwork and gear myself up for whatever is next! Happy rest of 2WW to you!

 

[fandabby]

Hi ClaireCath, sorry digi came back negative and you are right not as sensitive as a lot of other tests.

See what your blood work comes back at.

When is your period due? Not over until that catches you.

Good luck.

Hi Maxxi, I was testing too from 7 dpo. Can't help it. Hang in there your window not closed yet...

Good luck ladies.

 

[ClaireCath]

Hi ClaireCath, sorry digi came back negative and you are right not as sensitive as a lot of other tests.

See what your blood work comes back at.

When is your period due? Not over until that catches you.

Good luck.

Hi Maxxi, I was testing too from 7 dpo. Can't help it. Hang in there your window not closed yet...

Good luck ladies.

The was due today but since I am on the progesterone, that can delay it I believe. I just don't feel anything either way. trying to stay positive. Thanks my friend. I'll keep you posted here.

 

[ClaireCath]

bfn on the bloodtest but we will do another cycle right away. I am not even close to throwing in the towel. Big hugs girls. xo

 

[charlie15]

Sorry clairecath, but totally agree, no towel throwing here!

 

[fandabby]

bfn on the bloodtest but we will do another cycle right away. I am not even close to throwing in the towel. Big hugs girls. xo

Sorry to read your BFN, don't be discouraged and yes on to the next cycle....

Sending positive vibes and loadsa baby dust....

 

[maxxiandniko]

Claire - sorry about the result. But I like the attitude. I think your next cycle will work.

I'm CD 24 and my period should get here by Tuesday. I'm glad it's Easter weekend because I'll be distracted and Tuesday will be here before I know it. I'm no longer testing with frer's because I can't handle to stark whiteness of them. But since I have to pee on something I'm peeling on OPK's. Pathetic! I got a line but I always get lines. I'm done with symptom spotting because I have none!