A group for TTC#1 and had more than one loss?

[Nicki123]

I was surprised about the external scan too wookie. She did say they didn't always work that early and they might have to go internally. I kept my fingers crossed they wouldnt and sure enough we saw the heartbeat beating away without it. It was a bit blurry so I'm taking that as another reason why it might be a bit out.

Congratulations on becoming an orange. That's a good size! The Doppler sounds exciting, hope it's gives you and DH lots of comfort.

 

[Sooperhans]

Hello all! My phone has been on the blink and is in repairs, so I haven't been able to catch up. I've missed you all!

Nicki: yay for a hb, I'm really pleased. Keep thinking about that feeling and dh's positivity, if you can find out the rate then great, but you DID see a hb, whatever about what they say re the dates, you know best in that department. Everything looked fine and that is the main thing hun. I hope the time flies for you xx

Beach - I'm sorry about the result, it must be awful. I would say whatever you do, take some time and discuss lots with your dh, don't rush yourself. IVF could be great if you can get the insurance. Give yourself time to mull everything over and do what feels right x

Thurl - good luck in your scan!

Ambi - I'm totally with you on how you feel, I go through real phases, I was getting so worked up that on a few occasions I had to leave work and come home. Be kind to yourself and try not to worry x

Wookie - ah nice, a doppler! I hope you find it easy to use and dh can hear the hb and go all gooey

Lexi how are you? I hope you are resting up!! xx

Monro, sorry about the horrid old hag

Emme - liking the names! Lots of fun in trying to decide

NSN, Lady - hope you are both really well with your LOs xx

AFM....I had a wicked Birthday. I partied and saw family, friends and pretty much determined to age very ungracefully Went for a gorgeous meal on Fri with dh and was bowled over by all the birthday effort he went to, bless him. My present was gorgeous and he wrote the perfect card for me. Loved it. And today....well I got a little tiny bit of pink. Only really tiny. So who knows, maybe implantation. I'm due AF on Wed but I may leave it towards the end of the week, see if it comes or not. I'd love a bfp!! Oh and this week I got a promotion at work too. I'm liking my 30s so far
xxx

 

[BeachChica]

Soop - welcome back! Sounds like you had a fabulous time on vacation and a promotion when you got back.... sounds like this is going to be a good year for you!!! Do you have any pics to post? Don't worry about the pink, whether you got your BFP or not I think this vacation is probably just what your body needed to get back on track. I didn't get prego on my Med vacation either but I knew for sure that it was exactly the break my body (and head) needed!

Wookie - Happy 15 weeks!!! The doppler sounds amazing! I might have to get one of those too if I can ever get past the first tri.

Thurl - did that damn witch arrive for you today too!!??? Regardless I think you have a great looking chart this month and it will really help you get to your rainbow.

Nicki - I have never heard of an external scan this early either. I think everything is just too small and the internal ones are better at this stage. I am glad you were able to recalc your dates. I think the couple days you are off can be normal at this stage. Just keep up the PMA.

 

[ayclobes]

Wookie - i've had a doppler since i was 7 1/2 wks and i've used it every day...even though im 19 1/2 wks now! I love hearing the baby kicking and squirming around in there! our anatomy scan is in 2 days!

Beach - My previous loss before this baby, i had the results from the tissue that was tested came back with chromosomal abnormalities also--they said the baby developed and extra chromosome and if i remember right they said it would have lead to downs syndrome. I did the follistim injections in april-may (long protocol) and i really think they helped because this baby is healthy and still going strong!

 

[monro84]

Emme--Thats good he does not want to take his name my dh wants a JR. I am like NO. Not that I don't mind his name but I worked in loan depts where I saw so many credit problems b/c the name was the same and there sons or fathers and it hurt their credit pretty bad.

Ambivalent-- Thats good the epo worked for you I have heard alot of good thing about it. Thats great about the hormone. Does that include blood work like thyroid and clotting disorders and stuff like that?

Nicki --you said you are sure about when you O'd do you temp (I can't remember) or opk? Do you have a normal uterus or is it tipped I have heard in a tipped uterus it is hard to measure good and also if it is external they are not as accurate as internal. Maybe that was a reason to. Also it has happend before that the baby catches up. Are they going by lmp or O date b/c if it was a late O then thats were they are messing up and even if you were a little later implanting that can even change the dates. I know you probable already know this info I know I did alot of reading up on it before. GL I bet this one is going to be fine.

Beach--I am sorry about the results but at least it did not come back normal and you would have no answers (nt sure if that is good or bad though) Have you had genetic testing done? Chromosomal testing both of you? I am not sure what else maybe you could figure out if it is you or your dh passing the genetics to the baby and could you imporve chances by better sperm (even though your dh's came back normal) or egg quality. Not sure if you could do any of this just thinking out loud? Hopefully the dr is right and it is a bout of bad luck.

Soop--Sounds like life is treating you great so far bet you get a supprise soon.

Ayclobes--You got one at 7 1/2 could you hear anything I was looking at one last year and I think it had reviews of 8 or 10 wks was the earliest. What kind was it I am going to want reassurance as early as possible for next time. 2 days thats great so excited.

Afm--Well as ya'll may know af did get me. It was really weird. Started a light spotting on 13 dpo then 14 spotting and 15 dpo a little heavier with bad cramps but no bleeding to go along with it. At 16 dpo/cd1 early morning I was awoken by the cramps could not go back to sleep till midol worked. I put in a super tampon and when I awoke again 2 hrs later it was soked threw (it felt like there was a clot blocking the way and it finally came out and it gushed out when it did) and thew my underwear but it was really watery and not just red like a watered down dark red. Then it was really really heavy. Sorry that was alot of tmi. I was wondering if the Maca root could have done it even though I started taking it on 13 dpo. Usually it just starts and goes heavy this was just weird. I am also confused on if I should count 14 dpo and 15 dpo as cd 1 and 2 b/c it was a little more then spotting but it had not started the way it normally does so I just counted when it was heavy as cd1 makes the cycle go by faster

 

[Emmediva]

Nicki, you heard the heartbeat!!! That's awesome news! As for dates, yeah like others have told you I wouldn't be too concerned since it's only off by a couple days.

Beach, I second Monro's comment about genetic testing, have you and DH gottent hat test done? I have a friend on here that did IVF and it's amazing they found out the embryo was healthy and a boy before they transferred! She's now pregnant and around 8 weeks!

Ambie, I got that too when I got tested, nothing was wrong with me but I was 1 year into the relationship and had not gotten pregnant. Honestly the only thing that worked for me was temping and taking supplements.

Wooks, happy 15 weeks! I love my Sonoline B Doppler, I don't use it much anymore, baby is very active now, and I actually know when he is sleeping, he doesn't go more than an hour without kicking my bladder or cervix

Sooper, we decided on Jonathan Alexander for the name, although I think it's long I like how it flows. A friend from work said I would only use the middle name when he's in trouble LOL. Happy belated birthday! Glad you had a good time!

Monro, I would count 1st day of spotting as cd1. Good luck this cycle!

Lexi, :wave:

Lady and Andrea I know you gal's are busy with your babies

AFM, not too much to report, baby is pretty active, he is constantly kicking my bladder and making me run to the loo I've found lying down helps him move and stop kicking me down there he still won't let OH feel him move, for some reason he'll be squirming away, kicking etc and then OH's hand is on my belly and stops moving that tease! LOL We went to Babies R Us this weekend and did our baby registry, one down one to go, going to Target this weekend to do another registry so our friends and family know what we'd like for our lil boy. Can't believe I'm almost 6 months time is flying!!

 

[monro84]

Emme- great name my Dh's middle name is Alexander.

 

[Nicki123]

Emme I like the names. Alexander would be a cOntender for me except BIL got there first so we've got a nephew with that name.

Sorry AF got you Monro. To answer your Qs re my scan, 7wk 1 day was my version Of dates going by opk and twinges I felt. Going by lmp I was 7 weeks 5 days yesterday but I know that's wrong!

Soop, so lovely to hear you sounding so happy. Glad you had a fab bday and I have my fx for a post bday/ holiday bfp for you x

 

[BeachChica]

Monro and Emme- yes I have had all of the RMC testing done including genetic testing for DH and I. Everything has come back normal, it's so frustrating to no have any answers!!!

Monro- AF sounded terrible. Maybe you body went through a good cleansing in there this month to get you ready for good things to come!!!!

Emme- so cute about your LO. Is DH feeling left out? I am sure he will only start to get more active now and DH will be able to see him kick!!! Yeah for starting your registry!!! It must be getting exiting now!!! i really like the name Jonathan Alexander!!!

 

[Emmediva]

Nicki, I'm kinda lucky I had the boys name sorta picked out and no one took that name. How about for girl I really wanted Brianna Elizabeth, and how about my OH's 2 sisters just had babies, a boy and a girl. The girls mom decided to name her Brianna!!! Of course she didn't know I wanted that name but still lol so it's good I am having a boy because I really have no idea what name I would choose for a girl

 

[wookie130]

We're going with Hannah Denise for a girl, and Henry (Hank) James for a boy.

The doppler works great! DH and I played with it last night, and found a nice strong heartbeat after about 10 minutes of messing with it! I highly recommend one to anyone on here...major piece of mind.

 

[ayclobes]

I have a doppler, and i use it everyday--i cant help it! even though i know things are ok with baby. I usually can find baby pretty quickly within a few minutes i'd say.

 

[Sooperhans]

These dopplers sound great! I'm pleased they are helping. Wookie - Hannah is a fine name!!

Thanks ladies...feeling pretty positive. Still not sure which way it's going to go this month, may find out if AF arrives tomorrow. Beach, like you say - the holiday/break will hopefully have been beneficial either way this month.

Thurl - when is your scan?

Hope everyone is well xxx

 

[BeachChica]

You girls have definitely made me add a Doppler to my list of next pregnancy things to buy!!!


Sooper I can't wait to see what happens this month for you!! I have everything crossed!!!

Monro- how is AF going for you?

I know some of you girls mentioned that your DHs were also taking vitamins to help with sperm etc. I was wondering what your guys are taking. I may have my DH start some, just in case.

 

[monro84]

Emme--yeah only 3 more months. Love the name

Nicki-- Have you heard the hb before? Did you call them and find out the heart rate? I bet it was b/c it was not an internal scan usually they would rather start external at 8 to 10 wks. When is the next scan? And on opk's you know that it is rare but they can go positve and you not O and have all the pains but then O 3 to 5 days later I have had it done once but I was really stressed. The only way to know for a fact is temping. Hopefully that is the case but I know you know your body more than anyone so you are probably right and next scan your little sticky baby will be right on time.

Soop--Did af get you I see on your chart that you marked day 1? have you tested yet? So sorry if af got you but i bet the relaxing is what your body needed and this month you get your sticky bfp.

Thurl--How are you doing?

Beach-- Af is pretty much gone. We bd this morning (I am not a morning person) I think the EPO is workiing b/c I was not dry and maybe the maca root is working to b/c I felt a better sensation and felt more then I usually do like I was tighter?? Maybe my sex drive is back it has been pretty low since the surgery in Dec not sure how that affected it though Maybe it is a good sign for this month.
How are you doing are you going to try again this month or get more test done? Hope everything works out the way you want it.

 

[lexi374]

Hi ladies just popping on quick to say yay! to Nicki you saw a heartbeat, that's great. For now just hold on to the that hun!

Soop good luck ive got my fx af stays away, no chance of resting for me.....
Flat out at work, and was first aid training last saturday and again this saturday!!!

The following sat we are going to a baby show at bluewater and the sat after that we are at a wedding!! I just wanna So a month til i get a proper free weekend! Gotta get cracking on the spare room then!

Beach i had dh take wellman conception in the end

I hope everyone is ok, rooting for you all! x

Oh love all the talk about names, i have no clue on that front!

 

[monro84]

Beach-- sorry forgot about the question Dh has only been on mens 1 a day regular vitamins. The only time he was not on it was the first time I got pregnant every other time he was on them I got pregant. I can bairly get him to take them. I actually count every monring how many are left to make sure he took them. He does sometimes forget. So it is nothing special for me. I asked him maybe trying maca root but I got a big flat out no. He is complaining about the vitamins he thinks they are making him tired.

 

[ayclobes]

my dh never took any vitamins..randomly took folic acid though. his SA in 2010 results were "excellent" said the dr who gave us them..of course he'd be fine and i'd have pcos! oh well!

anatomy scan was today......its a BOY!

 

[Nicki123]

Wookie I like the name Hannah. I love Henry James! Good solid names there. I would probably choose James as a middle name after my Dad. I didn't realise Hank was short for Henry, must be an Anerican thing. (I do know one hank and he is American!) in the Uk, Harry is often short for Henry which I always find odd as its no shorter, and people use Harry in its own right. Prince Harry's real name is Henry

Soop. Has AF stayed away?? I hope so!

Beach - DH is on tons of vits, I'll try and list them all when I get home but nutritionist did keep stressing zinc was v important for the men folk.

Monro, glad to hear the EPO is working for you. Keep up the !

Hello Lexi. Try not to work too hard (says I leaving at 8pm tonight, not easy I know)

Ayclobes massive congrats on being team blue!!

Afm, busy busy as going on holiday AGAIN next week. Portugal this time. 11 adults and 5 kids (aged 6 months - 2 years) all sharing one big villa. Going to be interesting to say the least! I was dreading it a few months ago but think I'll handle it now I'm pg... Hopefully we'll be able to relax a bit. I'm going to book our next scan for the day after we get back when I'll be 9 weeks, well after my previous 'danger points' x

 

[lexi374]

Ayc congrats on team x