42.3 and trying for #4

[Sunshine14]

Hi Ladies hope ur all well -- just thought I'd let you know I got a bfp again yesterday evening (5th this year!!) but I'm convinced it's going to end as another cp so not getting too excited ...... going to try to get fr test to see if it's getting any darker ....... my head is pretty wrecked & I have an appointment tomorrow at recurring miscarriage clinic so will be funny (sorry I have to laugh!) to see what they say - there's a certain irony in turning up to the recurring mc clinic with a bfp - at least they will know I'm not lying!! LOl

Anyway how are you all doing?

Charlie you are in my thoughts every day - I really hope you are ok hun xx sending u big hugs xx

2plus how are you doing? When are you starting your iui is it soon? Hope ur well hun xx

Maxxi when do you start ivf hun? Hope ur all set for it xx

Mgirl how are u doing hun?

Soanxious hope ur well hun?

 

[maxxiandniko]

Sunshine of you had told me in the beginning of the year that you'd have 5 pregnancies I'd tell you that one would have to stick and so since this is the end of the year this is the one to stick!
I am not getting ready for anything. I ovulated last week which means my period will be a week late of course and once it comes I call in for instructions. But I've got plenty of time before that

 

[fandabby]

Congratulations Sunshine and yessssssss one has to stick, fingers crossed this is your precious rainbow.

Charlie been thinking about you and cant comprehend how you're feeling right now. Hugs hugs hugs and if you need to talk please contact me.

Good luck to all the ladies on here, I will try and pop by more often.

Baby dust to you all.

 

[2plus1more]

Oh, Sunshine, I really hope this is your take home baby. When is your appointment? Can they have you drawn for a beta and see how you're progressing? Or is that not typically done? I hope everything works out for you.

Charlie, you continue to be in my thoughts.

How is everyone else? I'm crossing my fingers for you Maaxi! This journey is such a roller coaster!

AFM, all is going well. I had a CD 11 ultrasound with 4 good follicles close to maturity, lining was already over 8mm, and my e2 was good as well. I have another ultrasound tomorrow, hopefully triggering soon. Even if this cycle doesn't work, I feel pretty good about our chances over the next few cycles.

 

[Sunshine14]

Ahh thanks Ladies xx I was convinced it was another cp cos I was testing and the line wasn't getting any darker and in fact seemed to be disappearing!! I was using cheapie internet ones (the thin strips with the blue stick) and switched to a boots one yesterday and a fr today and also been testing with the opk stick & boom tests are all getting darker!! THe bl**dy cheapie internet PG tests haven't been working so I have been winding myself up thinking it was doomed when it might actually be a sticky one - am going to try and stay positive anyway & with the distraction of xmas take each day as it comes ...... I went to rmc clinic today & the doctor was soo lovely she gave me a prescription for baby aspirin and also progesterone pessaries and said to use both until 12 weeks as she thought they might help so started those today. Also they said I can have an early scan so I asked for one at 7 weeks as there should defo be a hb by then if there is going to be one! Anyway thanks again ladies am going to really try and stay positive now xx

2plus how exciting!! I have everything xd for u hun xx 4 good sized follicles that is amazing = will defo give those little swimmers some good strong targets!! Hopefully this is ur month babe xx let us know when u do the trigger!! I did one wth the soy back in June & it was fine - hope it all goes well xxxxxxxxxxxx sending loads of babydust to you hun xxxxx

maxxi - yeah for O - at least u are getting closer to starting your IVF.

Fandabby how r u hun? How is ur lovely family? & how's baby Mistique - did her feeding get easier in the end?

 

[fandabby]

That's great sunshine your tests getting darker. I self medicated with progesterone using serenity cream and weaned off it early 20 ish wks. Hoping this is your bean here to stay and you get a wee babe in your arms in 9 months. Ur right stay positive.

Feeding did get sorted thanks, Mistique had oral thrush which passed to me as nipple thrush hence all the fuss on her part and extreme pain on mine. We both got treated, took good 2 weeks to clear. Argh that was agony and dont know how I got through it, my stubborn side not giving in. All good now though, phew she says.

2plus, good luck tomorrow. Great it's looking good with your follicles and lining. Another BFP would be great to read about soon. Baby dust.....

Things here are busy, getting ready for Christmas. Kids excited and Mistique can you believe is 4 months already. She's smiling, chatty, holds herself well. Not a newborn any more so trying to make most of her before she leaves baby bit and becomes a young lady.

Rito ladies take care and keep posting.

 

[charlie15]

Congratulations sunshine!! Hoping this is your sticky bean, I think you are due yours now

2 plus 1 yey for 4 good follicles!! Hope you get your BFP this cycle!

Nice to see yo back fandabby

Thank you all for your kind words. I am ok, some bad days, but now I am 16 weeks pregnant and it's 3 weeks since I first realised something was probably wrong with baby, so have had some time to get my head around things, as much as it still breaks my heart that my little girl either won't make it or will have many problems. But you have to find the strength to carry on and for us the only way to do that is to carry on and what will be will be, I just hope we get to meet Zoe. Next Wednesday I have a scan, a detailed anomaly one at the fetal medical centre as well as a fetal cardiac scan so we should be able to see what problems Zoe has developed as so far they have not seen anything, but it's been to early really. But my bump has popped, not to the outsider, I only look like I have had too many pies! But to me it's there and I feel the occasional flutter too, which is bitter sweet, but trying to just enjoy my pregnancy.

 

[2plus1more]

Charlie, your strength amazes me. I don't think i'd have that same resolve. You are very inspiring.

Sunshine, glad your appointment went well and you were happy with the doctor. Have you ever taken either medicine before? Hope this helps and you can relax and enjoy your pregnancy!

Fandabby, sounds like Mystique is settling in to family life. It's tough because I love the stage when they are infants, but it's so exhausting that it's tough to savor the moments. I bet your other children just adore her!

Marathon, Maaxi, Soanxious, how are you all?

We triggered last night and now have the IUI scheduled for Saturday morning. I pushed for the Saturday IUI because I couldn't imagine bundling up the kids at 6am to rush daddy's swimmers off to the clinic since he has to be at work by 6:30. The thought is almost comical! I had 3 17mm follicles and 1 19 mm follicle as of wed morning, plus a couple intermediate ones. I've been seeing my acupuncturist regularly so I hope it has helped. If this doesn't work, I believe we have at least 4 more cycles that insurance will pay for. Plus, I believe in an IVF cycle, insurance will pay for meds, which is a thought (not of DH's, but mine...lol).

Anyone heard from ClaireCath?

 

[Sunshine14]

2plus today is Saturday & I have everything xd that it goes well for u today xx the follicles are supposed to grow about 2mm a day aren't they? so u would be adding about 4mm to everything & that will give u some fabulous size follicles - has ur doctor spoken to u about the chance of multiple PG or did he/she not think thats an issue!? Have everthing xd for u today hun & hope it all goes smoothly & u get ur bfp finally xx keep us posted sweetie xxx

Charlie u r so brave hun xx I know u have prob been to hell & back but ur doing so well to stay so strong & Zoe would be so proud to have such an amazing mum as u xx I'm not a religious person but praying u get some good results at the scan next week & I'M also praying that the doctors made a mistake & got it wrong xx will be thinking of u -- let us know how u get on xx

Fandabby ur life sounds so complete - I would luv to be in that position - done with allthe opks & poas! IT must be amazing to look at ur family & feel complete xx so glad u got the feeding sorted - bf can be torture so well done u for gritting ur teeth when a lot of people wud have given up! I cant believe mistique is 4 months -- although beautiful i find the baby stage quite scary as i always think i will drop them!! lol

Maxxi how r u hun? Ready to get started soon? xx

Mgirl & Soanxious how r u? Hope ur well

2plus I wondered what happened to ClairCath I havent heard anything about her xx

 

[2plus1more]

Thanks for the well wishes everyone!

Sunshine, no mention of multiples. I believe they want at least 4 follies, and preferably more at my age with an IUI. I've heard 6 is best. I wish she would have looked at the intermediate follies, but she didn't. Oh well. Now the tough part. To stay away from google. So glad it's the holidays and we'll be busy with friends and family. I love this time of year. Busy, but fun!

 

[Sunshine14]

2plus glad it went so well hun xx fingers xd u get one fabulously sticky healthy baby from the iui - I have everything xd for u hun xx - do they do bloods early for u in the clinic or anything - what is the next stage hun? I'm really wishing this is ur moment babe xxx

Afm - still pg but had a mini freak out yesterday as after 4 mc's in the past year it just feels like I'm incapable of having a healthy baba - my head is completly wrecked - my scan is at 7 weeks on 30 & I think it's going to be tough trying to get there .... I know I just have to stay strong & take each day as it comes but if I get to 30th I will be convinced there will be no hb .... I keep thinking back to my other PG's & they seemed so easy & much more carefree - I suppose that is why they call it a 'precious pregnancy' when ur older!! I told my honey last night that I want a hb & a healthy baba for xmas - poor bloke!! LOl

Anyway Charlie I'm thinking of u hun & have my fingers xd for ur scan this week - I hope u get a break & get some good news hun xx

Maxxi how r u doing? R u getting ready to start the stims soon hun?

Mgirl & Soanxious hope ur well xx Fandabby give that beautiful little girl of urs a hug from all of us - we could all do with a massive dose of the babydust that u got hun xx

 

[maxxiandniko]

Charlie - you're always in my thoughts. And you know me - still thinking about a twist of fate for you all the time.

Sunshine - you'll be fine. This will be it for you

2 plus 1 - getting good vibes about your IUI

Hi to everyone else.

I'm still not preparing for anything. My period should get here on Friday or Saturday and if my sono looks ok the most I'm doing is Lupron because we're going away on vacation. So I wouldn't be doing anything till after the New Year. I'm honestly not preparing for anything.

 

[marathongirl]

Wow a lot going on here!
Charlie- you are so strong and I think it's amazing that you are giving it all for Zoe. Keep strong and you will both be in my prayers.
Sunshine- congrats on your BFP! Fx'd for a sticky one. Are you able to go for bloods?
2plus1- fx'd that your IUI will not only bring your BFP but also your bring home baby
AFM- I feel like I'm on a treadmill that keeps getting faster! I do have news as well. I got my BFP on Sunday. I'm trying to remain detached at this point as its my 3rd pregnancy this year. I did go for bloods this morning so we shall see what happens?
I hope everyone else is doing well!!

 

[maxxiandniko]

Wow so everyone is pregnant (you too 2 plus 1). I'm the last man standing and will probably stay standing ha ha

 

[2plus1more]

Wow, congrats Marathon! I hope everything goes well for you and this is your rainbow baby.

Ha! No, Maaxi, I'm still standing. I'm only 5 dpo. So, you're just waiting until after the holidays since you'll be away? I think I understand it now! Not sure how I feel about this cycle. It looks good on paper, but when you factor in my age...so, not doing anything right now. Beta is scheduled for the 29th unless AF starts first. I've never been on clomid so don't know what it'll do to my cycle. They didn't put my on any progesterone or anything. Is that typical?

Sunshine, how are you feeling? Stay positive and enjoy your break from work!

 

[maxxiandniko]

Wow, congrats Marathon! I hope everything goes well for you and this is your rainbow baby.

Ha! No, Maaxi, I'm still standing. I'm only 5 dpo. So, you're just waiting until after the holidays since you'll be away? I think I understand it now! Not sure how I feel about this cycle. It looks good on paper, but when you factor in my age...so, not doing anything right now. Beta is scheduled for the 29th unless AF starts first. I've never been on clomid so don't know what it'll do to my cycle. They didn't put my on any progesterone or anything. Is that typical?

Sunshine, how are you feeling? Stay positive and enjoy your break from work!

I say you'll get a big fat positive. Yeah the most I'll do are my Lupron shots which just shuts my system down. But I'm also thinking I'll wait one more cycle. I don't like the idea of using Lupron longer than I have to. My period is starting so I'll call in and ask what they think. The other issue is that there will be a time difference and I know that will mess me up. But know what's sad? I still get so upset when my period comes. I still think I can do it on my own

 

[Sunshine14]

Hey Ladies how are you all?

Charlie how did the scan go on Wednesday? Hope you got some good news hun xx thinking of u xx

Mgirl congrats!! Happy and healthy 9 months to you hun - how far along are u? It's hard at our age & having suffered previous cp's but stay positive hun -- I read somewhere new egg + new sperm = new pregnancy & I'm trying to focus on that!!

2plus I have everything xd hun -- I know ur going for bloods on 29th but will u test before that?

Maxxi hope ur well -- fingers xd u will get ur sticky bfp soon hun xx

 

[2plus1more]

I get really upset when my period comes too. My youngest is 7 so I have no idea what's in store for us. I feel added pressure because my husband has told some people that we are trying and he told 1 coworker that we did an IUI (so now I'm sure his entire department knows!) but bottom line is that we have two healthy kids. So if I don't have any more kids, it's the difference between being devastated (if we had never had kids) to just being really upset (if we don't have 3). I hope that makes sense...lol. That's a lot of parentheses!

Sunshine, I never test unless I'm really late. I'd rather see red over white;-)

 

[marathongirl]

Sunshine I'm think I'm almost 5 weeks? I was expecting my period on Sat and I tested on Sunday. I went for bloods on Tuesday hcg came back at 300. The Dr seemed satisfied and they booked me for an us on Jan 7. Fx'd I make it that far!! I should be about 7.5 weeks.
2plus1- I'm with you. I never test early. I hate seeing white! Plus I hate wasting a super expensive test.
Charlie- I hope your scan showed some good news. Please let us know.

 

[fandabby]

Hi Charlie, just wandering how your scan went, hoping you received good news. Thinking of you dear.

Marathongirl congratulations on your BFP. Keeping everything crossed for you too that this is a sticky bean and you will be holding a beautiful babe in 9 months.

Sunshine, hope everything is still okay with you and babe is burrowing in nice and strong.

2plus - good luck, will be stalking to see if we get another BFP on this thread. I self medicated on progesterone using Serenity cream once I found out I was pregnant, not sure if it helped but don't think it hurt. Be thinking of you on 29th. It'll come by quick since you'll be busy with festivities. Be sure to update...

maxxiandniko good luck on your continued journey too.

Baby dust to you all ladies, sticky beans and getting your BFPs...