Due on or around March 24th?

[Kelly9]

My family doc gives me my betas she doesn't interpret them for me but thats cause I know roughly what they are and how they react etc.

Maternity clothes already? I didn't get into mat clothes till 20 weeks with my first and about 16 with my second. I am bloated from the IVF egg collection procedure though that little bump should deflate in the next week or so until I start showing.

 

[Kinoley]

My family doc gives me my betas she doesn't interpret them for me but thats cause I know roughly what they are and how they react etc.

Maternity clothes already? I didn't get into mat clothes till 20 weeks with my first and about 16 with my second. I am bloated from the IVF egg collection procedure though that little bump should deflate in the next week or so until I start showing.

I know right? It's not that difficult. It's on wiki! I was too polite to say I wanted the number so I could google it. I feel like I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill but they're being so damn mysterious lol

 

[Kelly9]

Some docs don't want patient to fret because honestly a lot of patients do NOT understand what they're being told regardless of google (not saying you ) so to avoid the freak out calls they just say yup it's good or there may be a problem but as a patient it is your right to know so keep pestering till they tell you.

 

[runnergrl]

Well right now we're walking on egg shells with the spotting, I know my husband is happy but he's not one to get overly excited anyway especially if there's a chance it may not work out. I think we both got our hearts broken when we lost our daughter, enough to know to guard them a little.

Oh I cant imagine the heartache. I am praying for you all in this time and just know God has a special plan for your family. You are doing all that you can to take care of yourself and this baby and thats all you can do right now.. I wish I had more words of encouragement, but just know that you have the support of all of us and Im sure your family no matter what. May God Bless you and your growing little one...

 

[Kelly9]

Aww thanks

 

[Kinoley]

I'm just gonna stay positive, I feel fine. I don't want to be a crazy lady on the phone telling them I'll take googles advice over theirs! If the GP doesn't interpret the no.s that's fine. There's plenty of time for crazy in the coming months

 

[runnergrl]

i am actually glad I didnt get my betas checked this time round. Last time they checked them, a nurse, who im sure was about 20, called to tell me my numbers seemed really low and to not get my hopes up. I, of course, freaked out, and two or 3 days later, they went up and everything was fine.. Made me so mad, that nurse made me panic for no reason!!

 

[Kelly9]

^ thats annoying, there was this one nurse at my fert clinic who really didn't know a whole lot about the whole process I thought it was a little annoying considering the nature of work they do there. She was nice enough just needs more training.

 

[Kinoley]

They shouldn't give out opinions before they are sure what they are talking about. Worry is the last thing anyone needs. Sometimes not knowing where you stand can be just as bad though. I stopped temping and checking cp/cm as soon as I got a pos though, I thought it was better to stay relaxed and not analyse every little thing.
I just got my obgyn app for aug
13, it seems so long away!

 

[Kelly9]

I guess I technically had mine today, got it confirmed got the betas sorted, my doc doesn't do anything pregnancy related (besides confirm) till the 8 week apt, so I'll go in get blood work done check everything then she'll want to do a pap but I'll say no thank you I just had one done last month back home and it was normal no need to repeat that again. Then we'll figure out if I need to see a high risk OB right away or if I'll stay with her till 20 weeks ish. I delivered my son in a rural hospital with the best baby doctor ever but I don't think they'll take me as a patient with my risk of hemorrhaging which is sad but then again we should be moving to the north west territories hopefully before baby comes so I'll be flying back home to Nova Scotia to deliver this one if thats the case. So complicated!

 

[Kinoley]

If the refer you to the high risk ob then at least you know your in safe hands. I'd def ask for a check up with at least.
Are you sure you would want to fly at that stage of the pregnancy? Surely you'd be safer staying put? How are you feeling today?

My clinic said 8 weeks too which is a bit disappointing. She said I probably won't even get a scan. I'll have to splash out on a machine, then i stay home scanning my belly all day lol

 

[Kelly9]

They fly you out at 34 weeks You can't deliver where we'll be moving because the doctor only flies in for a few days a month, I mean you could deliver there but the nurses would likely kick my ass haha. I'm a registered nurse to so I wouldn't blame them plus it will be nice to have the baby back home with my friends and family near by.

 

[Kinoley]

I totally understand, I'm away from home too right now so I won't be bringing the baby home until June next year (please God). I don't know how I'm gonna cope with my Mam to help me. I think I'll have to fly her in!

Sounds like you have it worked out already! I hope it all goes to plan

 

[Kelly9]

I don't know how I'll cope WITH my mom lol. Love the woman but we don't live well together, talked to DH about maybe renting short term an apartment for me and my son since I'd be there for 3 months. We'll see I guess it depends on if I can find something cheap enough. Got lots of time to figure that out.

 

[Mrs_Bump]

How is everyone doing? I got a 2-3 weeks on a digi ths morning which a relief. Really wish I could somehow see what's going on in there to know if the bean is alright. It's so weird to think its going to be another 7 weeks, as long as everything is ok, until I see the bean.

 

[InChristAlone]

Hey everyone, so lovely to read through your posts! I had my appointment with my doctor today, he was so lovely and gave me a big hug and made me cry!! He's been my doctor since I was little, so he seemed really pleased. It was really nice to be able to tell someone else, makes it feel a little bit more real. He put my EDD at 26 March and took bloods etc. to be sent off.

How is everyone else feeling? I feel like i've got this constant feeling of worry underneath everything else... I want to be excited, but can't help but think until I get my 12 week scan and get the all OK I won't be able to enjoy this. So stupid as it's what we really wanted! I wondered whether anyone else is feeling the same?

 

[Kelly9]

I understand that, but I've had a loss so its normal, not sure if you've had a loss before? But if so then it's totally normal, and if you haven't I still think it's normal! Lots of normals

My beta at 12dpo was 128 so pretty good. Just waiting for the results from todays beta now.

 

[MrsC8776]

Mrs_Bump~ Thats great news about the test! Sorry you have to wait so long to see your LO.

InChristAlone~ Sounds like you had a wonderful appointment.

Kelly~ Again yay for a great beta! ( I feel like I'm stalking you )

AFM~ I'm doing pretty good today. I feel better than I have been for the past few days. Watch me jinx myself now. Question for you ladies. I have a scan with the FS (fertility specialist) on the 31st which is 6.5 weeks. I then have one set for Aug. 17th with the OB. I will almost be 9 weeks for that. She asked when I wanted to be scheduled for and I said that would be fine because my husband leaves again that next Thursday for 6 weeks. Am I'm going to be missing something big if I pick a slightly earlier scan date? They want one between 8-10 weeks. I'm just over thinking this I guess but I also want my husband to be involved as much as possible.

 

[Kelly9]

You're not stalking me haha.

You won't miss anything really, the reason why I'd do it as close to 9 weeks is cause once the placenta has taken over and everything is good the rate for mc'ing drops substantially. So I'll book mine for 9+4 ish then if all is well we'll make our announcement. If hubby won't be there that late then I'd say you're best to go a bit earlier to include him.

 

[MrsC8776]

Thanks for sharing that info with me. I wonder how long after that scan I would be going back. For me it is so important for my husband to be there as much as possible because I need him to feel involved and with his schedule I worry that he will miss so much anyways.