*Assisted conception ladies due Jan/Feb/March 2017*

[2have4kids]

Maybe that's why I've never had ms. I have a number of immune issues on top of the clotting ones. I had abnormal 'LAD scores' where I react badly to foreign things in my body. I did LIT treatments which were amazing (they are currently trying to work on severe allergiesusing the same concept). And the prednisone is meant to dumb down your immune system.

 

[ES89]

Hi all, sorry I've not checked in for a while. I had a bit of a scare on Sunday, period cramps and then I bled a little. Other half took me up to A&E, I was examined and had a scan and fortunately everything looks ok. Sadly I was quite far enough along to see "pea" but as you can see from the picture the sac is there. Decided to not go back to work and rest for a while. I've got my scan at the clinic a week Friday so hoping we can see more then. Hope everyone else is ok xxx

 

[Myshelsong]

Es89- that is scary. Hope you are feeling better, take it easy for a few days if you can.

AFM ... 2nd trimester today!!! Woop woop. Have a Drs appointment today to check weight and stuff ... Who knows what they will end up doing, they are useless.

 

[beemeck]

thanks for all of the insights on the announcement debate. I go back and forth constantly. honestly, I was lucky not to feel a lot of the jealousy that I heard about on the ltttc boards. I was always able to separate that I don't want YOUR baby anyway, I want my own. and I don't envy your life either, I love mine. however, it just felt more of a "left out" type thing - like it was happening to everyone but me, which made it very isolating. It's probably bc in addition to that, I teach pre natal and post natal education for a living. so I'm around pregnant women and babies all day every day. I work with the low income population, so I see a lot of unwanted babies, abortions, and 25 year olds on their 6th kid. so I think I struggled most with feeling left out and asked myself "why not me?" more times than I can count. so I'm still debating the FB announcement.

on the other end, they are so darn cute and I thought I couldn't wait until I finally got my turn! But like you myshel, I connected with a lot of women through my fertility yoga class and now would hate to rub that in their faces, since it still is not their turn. sigh. I appreciate all of your input!

loving the scan pics! can't wait for more! Am I the only one not doing the NT??

 

[rebecca822]

Es89- that is scary. Hope you are feeling better, take it easy for a few days if you can.

AFM ... 2nd trimester today!!! Woop woop. Have a Drs appointment today to check weight and stuff ... Who knows what they will end up doing, they are useless.

Now I'm super confused when second trimester starts. I thought 13 weeks?
So you are definitely a second trimester expectant mom! Happy14 weeks to you!!

 

[Pinkie3]

ES89 sorry about the scare I have seen a lot of early pregnancy bleeding so seems quite common. Its still early but you should hopefully see a little flicker on Fri. Good luck.

Beemeck, Wow that is a tough job when you are in our situation. Fair play to you.

I wouldn't say I ever felt 'Jealous' (that's not a nice trait), Envy is a better word. When you are fighting so hard for something I think its impossible not to feel that. I never felt it on these boards though, it was always different. Announcements are a personal thing and I think you need to do whatever feels right for you, what makes you happy and will bring you joy.

Rebecca, I have been a bit confused about the 2nd trimester too. I have seen more that say 13 weeks so I am gonna go with that I think.

2have, I have read steroids mask morning sickness but hopefully by the time you wean off them the placenta would have taken over and you'll be past that stage anyway.

Ladies, I don't want to get too excited but I had a good day yesterday and so far today is ok too. My sickness has eased off loads, still a way to go but please let this be baby has decided to give me a little break.

X

 

[Fern81]

Pinkie- just the right time for symptoms to start letting up, hope it keeps going in that direction.

40 weeks ÷ 3 trimesters = 13weeks, 2 & 1/3days (yes I'm a nerd). Some people see 13 weeks as the end of the first tri, some see it as 14 weeks.

Es- glad all is well!

Have to get back to work. X

 

[Myshelsong]

I was told it technically was 13w 3d lol but decided to officially get excited once the ticker changed. I know some say 13 some say 14 ... I think it only matters when you feel like the clock has rolled over. For me the "safe" week that was my goal was 14. For no other reason then I decided it awhile back. Getting to 13 was a big week as well, it was past the scary 12 ween mark!

 

[froggyfrog]

Happy 14 weeks myshel!!

Es glad everything turned out well!!

Fern sorry you are having issues with your dh. I hope things can smooth out before the baby. Me and dh don't fight very often. But when we do, it's bad. We are both very stubborn so we don't mix when we are mad lol.

As far as facebook, i don't have a facebook anymore., but when I did I would feel really sad for myself when I would see pregnancy announcements. For me it was also more of a "left out" feeling. So many of my friends were having babies, number one and two and I wasn't sure that we would ever be able to do ivf at that point.

Rebecca, thanks for asking. They aren't as often now, but I definitely still get them. I have a follow up from the emergency room with a neurologist next monday.

 

[rebecca822]

I'm going with 13 which is on Friday. I can't wait!

Another 3 1/2 weeks till my next scan. I'm already getting anxious!!

Anyone except froggy felt their baby kicking?

 

[Fern81]

2have - so sorry that you are still suffering. I think stopping the meds will put an end to your headaches. And thanks for sharing the story about your husband. I agree; they don't really change. They just have to try and make better choices.

Froggy at the same time I'm happy for your sake that your headaches are clearing up.

I think I've been feeling the baby move for a few days but it could just be wishful thinking. I've felt soft "bubbles"(don't know how to explain but it feels like how your cheek would feel, when you touch the inside with the tip of your finger). Maybe it's nothing, it's still very early after all, but I've felt it about 3 or 4 times and hope it's baby .

 

[Rq120]

ES - You might want to modify your US pic to cut out your name!!! You are safe among this group, but this is still a public forum and you never know what other people might do with your info. It's a sad world our there sometimes.

Speaking of, have you ladies ever see an article on pregophilla (or something like that). It's an awful website where people take photos of random strangers they see in a store or coworkers and post it on this site. Kinda porn like. I read an article in the last month where a woman posted her belly on FB and it was stolen by a FB "friend" and posted on this site. Just awful! Some people in this world are just so strange....

Beemeck - I'm also not getting the NT scan. Just the Maternit21 test. I'm hoping they call me with results tomorrow.

2have - I'm sorry to share but I have a mild headache most nights and I've been off the hormones for 3 weeks. But happily, it is only mild. I hope they get better for you.

Rebecca - Yay for 13 weeks. I hit my week marker on Sundays. Just a few days behind you.

 

[Rq120]

Rebecca - Whoops! I'm already 13 weeks. Doh!! I guess that goes to show you how much I'm paying attention. lol

 

[Prayingforno1]

Rq120-Lovely pictures-very nice pregnancy announcement

Beemeck-Your garden party idea sounds great. I am not announcing on Facebook but for different reason. I'm just a bit more private and the people who are important to me will be told personally so no need to make an announcement online.

Fern-So sorry to hear you have not been well. I hope you feel better.

Pinkie-I have a few apps on my phone but my fave is Ovia pregnancy check it out.

2have4kids-I hope your headaches get better/disappear when you are off your support meds

Myshelsong-congrats on 2nd trimester!!

froggyfrog-sorry to hear you are still having headaches. Hopefully the neurologist will be able to point you in the right direction

Sorry if I missed anyone but I tried reading through to catch up on all your updates.

Well for me I had a pretty uneventful weekend. Chilled out the full weekend. MS is easing but I still get hit with it sometimes. I had my scan on Friday and our bean would not keep still kept moving and giving the doctor a hard time to get the heartbeat. It was so amazing. Every scan when we get to see more development and growth it just amazes me. Next scan in 3 weeks!

 

[Rq120]

Praying - that is so much fun. Our last US I had just eaten lunch and our little beans were jumping all over the place. It was amazing to watch.

 

[beemeck]

Hi girls - all was fine with baby today! Moving around and heart rate was 173. Looks great ! I'll update with pic tomorrow. However cyst grew 3 cm and we will now be moving forward with surgery. I'll get more details soon. Ugh!

 

[rebecca822]

Beemeck sorry to hear about the surgery but glad your baby is doing well.

 

[2have4kids]

Beemack, fantastic news about baby but boy that's a fast growing cyst! Wishing you a pain free, uneventful removal.

Fern you're probably right about baby. I bet those are small movements you're feeling. Exciting hey?

ES I had lots of bleeding, sch's are quite common and they can often see tgem on thr scan. When I had the bleeding at first the us tech didn't say she saw any sch bleeds. Then the second time I bled profuselyI went to the ER and a few days later thr scan tech showed me the sch's, where they were and that they weren't attached to the placentas. When you bleed you're mesnt to get horizontal, lying down doesn't allow gravity to help continue the bleeding. I've mc'd a few times so youcan imagine, it freaked me out. Try to stay calm, it happens with healthy pregnancies alot.

RQ that website sounds positively horrible!

Praying, glad to hear your scan went well on Friday.

Ellie, Froggy, & Nimbac how are you ladies?

Rebecca & Myshelsong congrats on second tri.

Pinkie, glad to hear you're better, hope it stays that way!

It's 1:30am and my head is splitting! I'm weaning off all of the drugs this week. I never get headaches, this is positively horrible. Tylenol won't touch them!

 

[Prayingforno1]

beemeck-Glad to hear your baby is ok but sorry to hear your cyst is growing so fast. Hoping you have a smooth removal process. When do you expect to have the procedure?

2have-so sorry you're having such bad headaches. Do you think it's related to coming off your support meds? If it gets really bad you may want to call or pop into your doctor.

 

[rebecca822]

Hi ladies,

Thankfully I haven't had sleep trouble in almost a week.
My nausea is lifting as I don't feel sick all day long. Now it comes and goes. Last night I felt sick and threw up but it doesn't happen as often anymore.
I'm so anxious for my next scan in 3 weeks. I'm debating if I should go for a scan sooner. My insurance covers at 100% so it really costs nothing and will ease my mind. I just don't want to be that crazy lady
2have, sorry about your headaches try taking Tylenol and drinking caffeine it may help.