African or African-Americans TTC

[kareen]

@ mrskc: no worries. i just posted my signature yesterday so you wouldn't have seen it right away

@ von: don't worry, have faith that things will be fine. we will soon reach 12 weeks and that's a big thing.

during my last ultrasound in emerg bubs was measuring a week ahead even though he/she was right on track 3 weeks prior. these kids have a lot of growing to do and we need to encourage that and stay positive.

@ sue: 17 weeks already? wow time flies. good for u! i was thinking about getting a doppler too. love to be able to hear that galloping heartbeat on a whim ;-)

@ aj: i am of west indian background. nice to see you on here.

 

[mrskcbrown]

I know how you are probably feeling MrsKC, i found the early weeks so hard i was so nervous and scared (partly probably because i had a early MMC in December) and thought it was going soo slowly. But it will pass quickly, before your know it. Do you plan to get an early scan done? I had one at 9 weeks just to help keep me sane. You are pregnant, try and enjoy it!

Hmm, not sure if I will get an early scan. I go to my 1st prenatal appt on next wednesday, so Ill see what she says then. Think Ill be a little over 5W3d, maybe

Thanks sue!

 

[sincerevon]

Thank you so much! Today started off rough, but ended up well. I woke up to bright red bleeding, enough to scare me. But my cervix was closed, and the bleeding pretty much immediately turned brown, so the doctor wasn't too concerned. They were able to find the heartbeat with a doppler, and she scheduled me for an emergency ultrasound. It was the best thing I've ever seen! The baby was so active, moving around, kicking, waving, it was SO cute. The technician couldn't believe how active the baby was. My husband got to see our baby for the first time, it brought a tear to my eyes.

Mrskc, it might seem like a long way, but time does fly.

Kareen, I'm sorry you've been sick. I've felt nauseous, but only vomited once. I wish I could feel the baby! After seeing all the movement, I'm anxious.

Let's keep those BFP's coming! I'm so excited for everyone!

 

[sue247]

@ mrskc: no worries. i just posted my signature yesterday so you wouldn't have seen it right away

@ von: don't worry, have faith that things will be fine. we will soon reach 12 weeks and that's a big thing.

during my last ultrasound in emerg bubs was measuring a week ahead even though he/she was right on track 3 weeks prior. these kids have a lot of growing to do and we need to encourage that and stay positive.

@ sue: 17 weeks already? wow time flies. good for u! i was thinking about getting a doppler too. love to be able to hear that galloping heartbeat on a whim ;-)

@ aj: i am of west indian background. nice to see you on here.

The first few weeks felt like they dragged but feels like it is moving much quicker now. l love my doppler! So reassuring to be able to hear the baby when you are feeling a little anxious! I am also of west Indian background. My mother is from Jamaica and father from trinidad. Where is your family from?

 

[mrskcbrown]

Sincerevon: Im glad everything turned out well. That blood would drive me insane. Im glad baby is so happy as well!

I went for my second bloods today and my numbers more than doubled. On thursday I had an HCG of 80 and today and HCG of 188.71. I go for an early scan on weds. So excited even though I wont see much, it will just make it seem that much more real.

Question: Any of you with BFP's kept thinking your AF was coming? I keep going to the bathroom like a nut thinking im going to see something. I really need to relax

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!

 

[the_key2005]

Von so happy everything was well and baby is doing great. I was just saying to DH that once I start feeling baby move about its going to be a real freaky feeling teehee! cant wait.
TMI Alert, may grouse you out - early days after getting our bfp I had an increased amount of cm, enough to make you think af has come so kept running to the loo. I tell ya I have never been through so many panty liners, they never warn you about this side effect of pregnancy, eww ennit lol
Mrkc will that make you 6wks at your scan next week?

 

[mrskcbrown]

Von so happy everything was well and baby is doing great. I was just saying to DH that once I start feeling baby move about its going to be a real freaky feeling teehee! cant wait.
TMI Alert, may grouse you out - early days after getting our bfp I had an increased amount of cm, enough to make you think af has come so kept running to the loo. I tell ya I have never been through so many panty liners, they never warn you about this side effect of pregnancy, eww ennit lol
Mrkc will that make you 6wks at your scan next week?

No almost 4 and half weeks, maybe 5. I think this is routine when you have seen a fertility specialist, all the extra care. For example, my progesterone is good but they still have me on progesterone suppositories nightly. On thursday is the day I actually see my OB for the 1st prenatal appt. So basically I have 2 drs Im seeing. I only see the FS for 12 weeks. I know weird but I was having problems TTCing so my OB referred me to FS, and since I got BFP under FS care, she has to monitor me for a short time.

Yeah I wear pantyliners everyday anyway. i think thats why I feel like af is coming, so much CM.

 

[AJThomas]

Hi ladies, i had my biggest temp drop today that i've had so far this cycle so i'm looking for Ov tomorrow or on Monday, everything is right on schedule. Making sure i cover all bases in case i miss the exact day.

 

[the_key2005]

All the best AJ.

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hi ladies. So Ive had my kinda big scare. Yesterday DH and I and after we did that, I went to bathroom and I was spotting. It was a light pink color, I didnt tell DH, I just started to pray. So today it has tapered off and its almost gone, PRAISE GOD. I think it may be implantation bleed because my AF was due either yesterday or today. I was so nervous and I just said God please. You know how bad we want this, so that we can give this child right back to you, all we want is an opportunity to raise it. So keep me in your prayers girls.

 

[sincerevon]

From what my doc told me yesterday, spotting after bd'ing is normal. That's what happened to me. But mine was bright red, and was quite a bit. I'm praying that everything is okay.

 

[sue247]

It sounds like it is not unusual to spot after bding. But you should speak to your doctor just to put your mind at rest. With this pregnancy i avoiding bd'ing until 14 weeks just in case and i just did not want to rock the boat! As i am high risk (having had a MMC previously and premature baby) my doctor advised i avoid it until second trimester. I am sure all is ok, spotting seems so common in pregnancy anyway!

Praying all is ok with your little bean. Just take it easy and stay positive!

 

[mrskcbrown]

Thanks sincerevon. Im gonna talk to DR about this on weds, just to put my mind at rest.

@sue: My dh would if he couldnt for 14 weeks. He wanted to do it again today but I told him to beat it, like Michael Jackson.
Thanks for putting my mind to rest a bit. Im better now

 

[the_key2005]

Like Sue we also avoided bding until I was in my 13th week, which as you can see wasnt long ago . DH was very understanding and just as concerned as I was. We didnt want to take any chances and because I been bleeding so much through this pregnancy we didnt want to take risks. DH was fine because there were other ways for us to be intimate and You may find this funny but I was even afraid to have an orgasm so I totally abstained.

 

[mrskcbrown]

Like Sue we also avoided bding until I was in my 13th week, which as you can see wasnt long ago . DH was very understanding and just as concerned as I was. We didnt want to take any chances and because I been bleeding so much through this pregnancy we didnt want to take risks. DH was fine because there were other ways for us to be intimate and You may find this funny but I was even afraid to have an orgasm so I totally abstained.

Oh wow, well glad you can dtd now.

 

[sue247]

Thanks sincerevon. Im gonna talk to DR about this on weds, just to put my mind at rest.

@sue: My dh would if he couldnt for 14 weeks. He wanted to do it again today but I told him to beat it, like Michael Jackson.
Thanks for putting my mind to rest a bit. Im better now

My OH was not happy lol! But at least it was not like my first pregnancy, where i had so much bleeding the doctor said none at all for the whole pregnancy!! So he is just happy to get any Also to be honest i have had such bad MS this pregnancy since 5 - 6 weeks until 14 weeks really was not in the mood for anything anyway.

 

[sue247]

Congrats on reaching the second trimester The_Key.

 

[kareen]

Happy Monday ladies!!!! It rained most of the weekend so SO and I just chilled. Was really nice. He's been so attentive and taking care of the household chores. He's so cute...calling my from the basement on his cell to ask me what setting to put the washing machine on. LOL

@ sue: My parents are from Nevis. Small island right beside St. Kitts.

@ Mrskc: Spotting with bd'ing is normal. My dr. told me that there is an increase in blood flow to the "lady garden" area especially to your cervix so it can get irritated from bd'ing. So try not to worry, you will be fine. Just tell hubby to take it easy with the motions. ;-) Regarding that AF feeling....I thought she was on her way on a daily basis and there was nothing ever there...but it's normal....

@ The_key: In the very beginnings I had a crazy amount of cm. I had to wear pantyliners daily. I was so excited that I wouldn't have to worry about pads for the next year and then here comes the cm! LOL. It was milky and sometimes yellowy (sorry TMI), but it has slowed down quite a bit.

Well ladies, I should get back to work. Have a great day!

 

[AJThomas]

ok, my temps are still low today so i guess ov is off for this month, oh well, i just have to make sure i cover all bases everyday for whenever it does happen.

 

[mrskcbrown]

ok, my temps are still low today so i guess ov is off for this month, oh well, i just have to make sure i cover all bases everyday for whenever it does happen.

Yeah keep because you never know when the big O might occur. I didnt O until cd28 if you look at my chart. My cycle was always 34 days except for this month. Praying for your BFP.

Thanks ladies for the reassurance on the spotting. Its very light and brown now. Ill make sure to mention it at my appt on weds.

Its very hot here today, like 98 with heat index of 105-110. Luckily Im a teacher and have the summer off

Hope everyone is well.