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[KBrain3377]

Thanks ladies - it really is line porn, isn't it? I'm such a testing addict that it actually gives me a high. SAD.

So my doc's office called and said my betas from yesterday look good - 133 hcg and 34 progesterone. Now I have to go back tomorrow and see if they'll double. I won't be relieved truly till I see that heartbeat, I think at 8 weeks? So still being cautious.

Wish and Terri - I actually live about 5 blocks from Wrigley Field and HATE home games, with the traffic, parking hassles, drunk fans, etc. Of course my DH is a die-hard Cubs fan, but even he can't excuse their pathetic record. If I had to pick a Chicago team I'd say I'm a Cubs girl, never liked the White Sox, but I'm a bigger basketball fan and the Bulls are my team.

Book - sorry bout the depression, but I do think there are safe drugs that they can give you. One of my good friends was on a very low dose of (I think??? Prozac) but it may have been another one during her pregnancy..... she felt much better and had a healthy baby girl. Also, I hate to hear stories like yours where your doc could care less to talk to you or answer questions - that's his/her job! If I were you, I'd call him and insist that he speak to me over the phone, since it looks like it's quite a drive for you. Grrrr. Sorry but it makes me mad.

 

[Bookwrmgal]

Kfs- sorry sweetie

Kbrain - Great numbers! and thanks- the Dr is only 30min from home but it's a 75 mile drive to work. I am a little concerned about the increased risk for autism with being on anti-depressants but I do plan on talking to the Dr next month when I go back. That way my hormones have evened out a bit and I can assess whether or not this is just hormones and stress from not being able to find a job or if it is actually antenatal depression.

 

[terripeachy]

Bookwrmgal-good call on waiting a month before attacking the doctor. You know your hormones and maybe you are just a little on edge. Do you keep a journal at all. Maybe that will help too. I did a little reading on antenatal depression and it is a real thing that people have. Most people hunk that pregnant women are glowing and happy the whole time when really, it's not true. I hope you don't have it, but there are plenary of people and drugs that can help.

Kfs1-I posted on the other thread so I'll just say sorry again. I would just have a good cry and then eat/drink/get a movie/go out to eat (my personal fave)/do whatever makes you feel better. We'll be here to help pick your spirits back up!

Kbrain-glad your numbers were great today. My bestie and I lived downtown for a couple summers and we loved when there were tons of fans all around. My only complaint was parking, but as long as you knew the Os schedule you could get home early/late and make arrangements. We were 25 then too so I'm sure that made a huge difference!

 

[GalvanBaby]

The doctor says that she wants to watch the tumor. She did the CA125 test today to see if it went up or what. I go for an ultrasound in 2 weeks. She said we will make a decision then whether to do laporoscopic surgery or just watch it.

 

[somedayisnow]

Galvan, if she decides to watch it what does that mean for ttcing?

 

[GalvanBaby]

I can start TTC immediately.

 

[somedayisnow]

That's awesome! Let the bow chicka wow wow begin.

 

[kfs1]

That's great Galvan. I'm glad things are progressing for you.

Bookworm - I'm so sorry that you're not feeling quite right. I hope your doctor steps up to help you figure it out!! Being out of work is super-stressful for sure. I hope that you can find something soon.

 

[RAFMrs2]

Hi I'm back here, 5years since first discovering the website and chasing our first BFP. It took me exactly one month after coming off the pill to getting pregnant. I'm 36 now, and last weekend hubby decided we should try for our second..after me trying to convince him for the last 4 years! I have come off cerazette, having been on it for 3 years, and am currently waiting for any hint of a cycle to return. I've stocked up on ovulation and pregnancy tests..rather premature I'm sure, but fingers crossed. Anyway, am off to browse the forums now and read a bout your experiences and stories, hoping to make some lovely new friends along the way. X

 

[terripeachy]

Welcome RAF and good luck to you. I hope it works out for you the same as it did last time.

Galvan-Fab news...I'm just scared though that the tumor is still causing hcg in your system. Did the doctor have anything to say about that? Last month (or the month before) was heartbreaking. And it's not even my body!

AFM-crickets and Crickets meaning, nothing going on. hee hee.

 

[moni77]

Great numbers kbrain...we are going to have a similar due date I think. did you goback today for the second beta, when do you get the results? .

 

[KBrain3377]

Great numbers kbrain...we are going to have a similar due date I think. did you goback today for the second beta, when do you get the results? .

Thanks Moni! How funny - I just checked and I think we are actually on the exact same day - today I'm at 4 weeks and 4 days, according to my tracking. I don't have a due date yet from my doc - do you? I think it will be around May 11 - 12? Strange, I feel like your bfp was way before mine......
Where do you live, are you in the States?

 

[moni77]

I am in NYC. The online calculators say the 10th or 12th for me. Nothing official from a doctor yet. Maybeat Tuesday's appointment...

I'm feeling good again today, going to try to get some stuff done...

How are you feeling?

 

[Taurus8484]

Hi ladies……….I’ve been MIA for a few days……..busy busy busy

Hi Nikki and anyone I missed.........Nikki, how many dpo you now??

Wish – sorry for temp drop…….

Galvan – how did Doc appointment go?? Have you got the results yet from the CA125 test??

Book – your next appointment should be tomorrow (Tuesday) I think??? You excited?? Did hubby get the time off work?? And your depression may be a first trimester thing……hormones are going crazy at the moment…..are you on progesterone also???

Moni – good luck for tomorrow’s beta……..will be stalking as always

Kfs1 – sorry about negative bloods…….. are you onto IVF now??

KBrain – great first numbers. Will be stalking for updates….

Hi and welcome RAFMrs2…………you going to temp or use OPKS??

Peachy – still crickets???

afm - nt scan on Thursday........eeeekkkkkkkkk. Had lovely weekend. The weather here at the moment has been amazing.......suppose to come in really horrible tonight with a drop in temperature, wind and rain so enjoying it whilst it lasts

 

[Nikki1979]

Hi Taurus - Good morning.

Wasn't feeling too well the last few days but ok now. I am 4/5 dpo today and no symptoms as yet. Last cycle I had every single symptom in the book by now and ofcoz AF showed up.
DS has his school concert tomorrow and he has to dress up in 80's gear. He is wearing skinny tight jeans, a vest and a leather jacket and will spike up his hair in a Mohawk style. He is super excited.
Seems like I have gained a few pounds..my jeans feels super tight Gotta lay off the cakes and cookies.
Good luck with your NT scan..cannot believe you are almost out of the first trimester.

Hows everyone else doing? Enjoying your weekend?

 

[Taurus8484]

Morning Nikki......

I had nothing this cycle either............was sure I was out until I got a little suscipous around 9dpo and thats why I tested, so you are not out yet.

How cute!!!!!!! Grease style..........and he is excited too, thats fantastic.

I know, 6 more days and into 2nd Tri.........where does the time go??????

 

[Rainshiny]

Hi there!
Kfs- big hugs to you-- sorry for the neg.
So exciting book and Taurus are almost out of 1st tri!
Book I hope you feel better. That sounds not fun. I used to get very down when I stopped taking P- I suddenly understood what real depression felt like.

Congrats Moni and kbrain!

For tempers, my trick I read about in 'making babies' was to adjust by .1 degree for every half hour I slept in or got up early-- subtract .1 if I slept in half hour, add .1 if I got up half hour early.

My sister is in fact Beyoncé and Madonna! How did you guess, Terri?? Y'all are right- I'm sure with their second, they'll be more chill. She is in labor now. I'm being good and letting them have their space!

We have appointments with the social worker! Our home study for domestic infant adoption should be done mid- October, then we start waiting! My honey bought and put together an ikea pantry this weekend - we needed more storage! We are going to start to child-proof over the next month. We could get a child up to age two (probably will wait a year at least, but you have to be ready for the phone call at any moment).

 

[KBrain3377]

Hi Moni - glad you feel good! My first pregnancy was remarkably easy and non-eventful, so I'm hoping and praying for the same thing this time around. I have a few slight headaches here and there, and I think I'm more tired than usual, but that could also be just chasing after a 1 year old. I'll report back tomorrow when I get back the 2nd beta numbers. When is your next appointment?

Rainy - how cool, so you could get a child as early as this winter (fingers crossed!). Hope your wait is short and you get the child of your dreams in your arms soon. There really is nothing like it. (Sorry ladies - having my son has turned me into a horrible sap, I cried at a life insurance commercial yesterday, seriously.) I think adoption is the ultimate selfless gift of love, and I think the world of you and your partner.
Tauras - wow you're at 12 weeks! Have you announced your pregnancy to everyone yet?
Nikki - good luck this cycle, FX for you. And your son's concert costume sounds adorable.

Kfs - sorry about the negative beta. What's next for you?

Hello to everyone I missed, hope everyone has a nice weekend.

 

[kfs1]

Welcome RAFMrs2.

Moni & kbrain - that's so fun that you guys can be bump buddies together.

Taurus - can't wait to hear how your appt goes. How are you feeling?

Nikki - I'm totally with you on gaining a few pounds. I need to get my butt back on track for sure. How are you feeling about this cycle?

Rainshiny - Sounds like things are really moving along for you with the adoption process. That's so crazy that you have to be ready at any minute in case you get that call! Kinda scary but it's going to be so amazing when it happens!!

AFM: Patiently waiting for AF to start. Only spotting this morning so far (which is unusual for me) but I'm thinking that the witch will be flying in soon. My husband has an appointment to discuss surgery for his varicocele next Thursday and we're hoping to have the surgery done that following week. Other than that, I have an appointment with my RE today to discuss next steps. We're going to discuss the IVF process and I want to see what she thinks about my husband's surgery and how that might affect things as well.

 

[terripeachy]

Rainshiny- Congrats to your sis. Do you know what she's having? How exciting..I guess you'll be on a two week break until they call you as well. hee hee.

Kbrain/Moni/Taurus/kfs1-Good luck with your upcoming tests/appointments.

Nikki-Your son's costume does sound pretty cool. Skinny jeans. I hope this is your month. It would really make me happy.

AFM-Yeah, pretty much just crickets over here. I'm SO tired from watching football last night and all day today I've been doing work and schoolwork and my motorcycle group stuff. AND, I'm starving. I don't know if I can even wait 15 more minutes. I had a huge lunch yesterday and then last night I just ate party snacks, so it wasn't a complete meal, and then yogurt for breakfast so my stomach is screaming at me.