Determined to get a sticky BFP?

[californiamom]

Thanks, Pad. Good news for me would be a completely 0 HCG or something high enough to indicate early pregnancy. I'd be happy with either scenario.

Hopefully, OH's aunt can stay with DD while I get my bloods done. Otherwise, I may need to wait until tomorrow. I'm a little frustrated right now because I had an appointment with a recruiter on Friday and told OH before confirming. As always, he only half listens to me. Then, I was forced to reschedule it because he's got this new hobby in making himself a job in horse racing. He still has his day job and he doesn't get paid for this but he's convinced that he's making the right connections and offers will come in soon. In a nutshell, he's working for free and that seems to take precedence over everything I may have going on ... such as interviews and doctor appointments. I rescheduled to Monday to learn today is not good for him to stay with DD either. Sorry for the rant. I don't want to take DD with me to the doctor because she was at every appointment with the first m/c and it was really hard on her. We would be going back to the same office and I think she will catch on and ask a lot of questions. I'd rather her not suspect anything at all.

Allie, I'm so sorry about your cat. How sweet of your hubby to get you flowers yesterday. Hopefully, it cheered up your weekend as much as it possibly could.

 

[Chimpette]

Hi Ladies,

Sorry I've not been about, I've been keeping myself busy after the D&C by starting a new cake making business with my mum. So if you are on facebook you can check it out it's called Star Cakes...!

I also managed to get my new tattoo, I got a tribal heart which represents my family and a tribute to my gorgeous stars in the sky. I've attached a piccie for you to see, but apologies that it's still alittle crusty.. haha!

Hope everyone is ok..!

xxx

 

[padbrat]

Hey Californianmum.... either a big 0 or a big BFP is what I am wishing for you then.... OH can be very annoying at times, it's like they give you a week to grieve and then it is all back to 'normal' again in their minds. Just take a deep breath and remind him of what you have been through and ask for a little help and consideration!

Allie... so sorry about your kitty cat. It is devastating when they leave us, however, take comfort in the fact that you all did the bravest and loyal thing you could do by helping him/her to sleep painlessly.

Chimpette your tattoo is beautiful! And I think it is a lovely reminder of your family here and in heaven x

 

[kelster823]

hey ladies....


Looks like O is waiting for me now.. I had a huge temp drop this morning.. I know your cycle can be a litlle whacked after a MC but it was looking promising for me this month... I just want to make sure my cycle stays on target but I guess I have to wait now ...


Chimp beautiful tat...

Aliie sorry so to hear about your cat.. I have mine who is going on 15 years old.... and so sweet what your hubby did....

Cail- yeah sounds like to me PG symptons also

Tas--- I am easy goign also but when enough is enough I complain ..

Padbrat how are you today?

so our family recieved MORE bad news today.. My brother's wife, who found out she was preggos right after me- loss their lil bub today too... this is her third now- so she is having a D&C this week, sending the tissue sample off to the pathologist and wil now have to head to the fertility specialsit .. I am all choked up and gutted for my brother and sister in law...

 

[padbrat]

Oh Kelster... so sorry to hear about your brother and sister in law. Maybe reserve one of your extra special squishy hugs just for them... such sad news for you, especially as it comes hard on the heels of your loss.

I am feeling a little better today, we went out at the weekend and I raised a glass (first one in 10 weeks!!!) to all our angels and it made me feel happpier to be out of the house and having a good time. I have also taken the enormous step of telling my Mum, Dad and Sister about the m/c, which makes me feel better because I hate lying to them. I called my best friend who lives in Scotland and told her and she told me how she had m/cd in Jan at 11+4. She didn't want to tell me before because she didn't want to upset me by reminding me of my prev m/c, so we agreed that I would come and see her after the move and she has booked us a pamper day at the spa together .... that is a kind and considerate friend isn't it?

Kelster did you get your Ohhhhhh???

 

[kelster823]

ohh I am so glad you got that off your chest... and you also told your friend.. it is a huge weight lift isn't it???

I will give her an extra squish ( just between you and me )

nope nooooooooooo oooohhhhhh... not yet--- but it is ok since we are waiting anyways

 

[californiamom]

Just a quick update: I got my HCG levels back and they're at 9. I am a tad bit disappointed but I am relieved at the same time. I was so ready to take control and then became afraid that my plan fell off track. Now, hopefully, AF will come soon and I can begin the countdown. If I O'd when I thought I did, which doesn't really make sense since I had HCG in my system, AF should come this week. But, I suppose, there's a chance I had a chemical and AF may be weeks away. Time will tell.

 

[padbrat]

ohh I am so glad you got that off your chest... and you also told your friend.. it is a huge weight lift isn't it???

I will give her an extra squish ( just between you and me )

nope nooooooooooo oooohhhhhh... not yet--- but it is ok since we are waiting anyways

Yep Kelster - I won't tell anyone that you gave away a squishy hug

We like you are waiting as well, as I need the tests and they won't test me if I am pregnant again and we can't take the risk.... scardy cat I am .... so wish I could jump right back in to ttc, but don't have that option so more waiting... and I am not good at patience!

Nice new picture Kelster too!

Cali... at least you know now and don't have to wait with the 'am I or aren't I' situation. I know it would have been ideal if you were pregnant again, so I am sorry it is not the outcome you wanted.

 

[Razcox]

Morning all mind if i join you? Been hanging around this and the TTCAL section for the last few weeks.

 

[padbrat]

Rax... although it is not my thread I am sure CalifornianMum won't mind, we are all in this together and the more the merrier x

 

[californiamom]

Welcome Razcox! I wish it were under better circumstances but, of course, you are welcome to join us.

Turns out the "symptoms" I thought I was feeling is the flu! Just my luck, huh? I was feeling so off the last couple of days and last night it hit me hard. I have a temp of 101.7F. And AF came last night as well.

Hope you are all having a better day than I am. Off to bed now.

 

[padbrat]

Ohhh Cali... that is totally rotten luck... flu bleeeuurrrgghhh...

Top tip for bad throats... boil water with lemon (antiseptic), honey (antiseptic and soothing), ginger (energy) and a tot of brandy (totally medicinal... don't know why, but is LOL) and it works a treat to sooth you off to sleep.

Hope you feel better soon x

 

[Razcox]

Welcome Razcox! I wish it were under better circumstances but, of course, you are welcome to join us.

Turns out the "symptoms" I thought I was feeling is the flu! Just my luck, huh? I was feeling so off the last couple of days and last night it hit me hard. I have a temp of 101.7F. And AF came last night as well.

Hope you are all having a better day than I am. Off to bed now.

I know what you mean but the next time I AM going to get to hold my healthy baby at the end of it. Its got to be 3rd time lucky

Oh no so sorry about the flu and AF hope you feel better soon xxx

I am OVing at the min i think with lots of EWCM and i have decided to TTC now rather then wait. It took us a year last time so i dont 1 cycle is going to make that much difference, plus the scan said everything was back to normal and my body had coped really well. Just waiting for my temps to go up to get a testing date . . .

 

[Allie84]

Welcome, Raz and good luck with this cycle.

Californiamom, I'm so sorry about the flu, and at least now you know about the hcg and can move forward with your plan, as you said. I like to believe everything happens for a reason and our bodies are getting ready from some good stickey BFPs in the future. Feel better soon!

Chimpette, lovely tat.

Thanks for the condolences about my kitty. It's definitely been a rough few days for me and I was too depressed( about everything) to go into work today, or so I thought, but now that I'm sitting here wallowing I feel worse! Go figure! I slept in until 11 am but maybe my body needed it. I've been crying alot.

Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[californiamom]

Raz, you are at your most fertile so go for it. Have you tried using Preseed or Conceive Plus? I've known ladies to get their BFPs much sooner with their help.

Allie, sorry you've been feeling so sad.

Chimp, love your tat.

I'm starting to feel better now. My body aches but I can't seem to rest. The meds helped the fever go away.

My doctor just called with the results of the genetic testing and it seems that one of my tests came back abnormal - for blood clotting. She said that it could be linked with recurrent m/c's but it's not making sense seeing that we have had a healthy pregnancy before. She said she consulted with a genetic specialist and they are recommending that I take one baby aspirin each day, along with my multivitamin. There's no guarantee that this will be the cure but it's been known to help and it can't cause any harm.

 

[kelster823]

Hey ladies :wave:

Padbrat= patience is a virtue... the wait will sooo be worth it...

Cali- oh sweetie so sorry you got the FLU... YUCKO feel better and about the abnormal bood result.. my friend JUST sent me a message on FaceBook about that... she had to just one baby asprin a day and guess what??? she is preggo....

Allie---- glad you are feeling better also... I miss my kitty Sami who left us 3 years ago due to kitty diabetes

Razcox.. welcome and yes it is sad that we have to meet HERE in this forum but these ladies have made me feel so much better and was there when I needed a shoulder to cry, rant, bitch, or just plain ole talk on,,,,

 

[californiamom]

Cali- oh sweetie so sorry you got the FLU... YUCKO feel better and about the abnormal bood result.. my friend JUST sent me a message on FaceBook about that... she had to just one baby asprin a day and guess what??? she is preggo....

Thanks. How far along is she? My doctor said it may make no difference at all so I'm still concerned. I was also reading that most DRs will suggest a shot to go along with it so I'm wondering if this is enough?

 

[kelster823]

Cali- oh sweetie so sorry you got the FLU... YUCKO feel better and about the abnormal bood result.. my friend JUST sent me a message on FaceBook about that... she had to just one baby asprin a day and guess what??? she is preggo....

Thanks. How far along is she? My doctor said it may make no difference at all so I'm still concerned. I was also reading that most DRs will suggest a shot to go along with it so I'm wondering if this is enough?

hmm she is due in Sept so what 20 weeks or so.. not sure exactly

I hope you get your answers though and get everything striaghtened out

 

[Smudgelicious]

So yuck you got the flu Californiamom I came on here hoping to hear better news about the HCG stuff..

It's good news that you got AF though ! Now you know where you stand. Unlike me, I have absolutely no idea whats going on down below

Alli - so sorry to hear about your kitty. Smudgelicious was my cats name (well it was Smudge, but he was worthy of enhancement) I loved him and miss him so much.

Hope everyone's having a good week

 

[Smudgelicious]

Arrrgggh typed a long message and computer stuffed up !

Californiamom - So sorry you sick ! I was hoping for better news about the HCG, but least with AF's arrival you know where you stand. I still have no clue whats going on down below....

Allie - My condolences for your kitty. Smudge the Wonder Cat died 3 years ago. I loved him and miss him terribly hence my screename.

Hope everyone's having an OK-ish (or better) week !