Just thought i'd explain my journey & say hello!

[LoolaXx]

I know what you mean shara, my friend who was absolutely convinced her baby was a boy was a little deflated when they found out it was a girl but now she is just in love, as you would be either way sweet!

I know you wasn't, and I didn't think that for 2 seconds silly! Lol

 

[Kika7]

Lou Lou you start temp'ing as soon as possible and do it every day for a few months. It won't tell you when you're about to ovu buy it will tell you when ykuve already Ovu'd. So they say track for a few months and learn to predict the day before ovu --> but you can always use the OPK for that... Temp'ing will prove you ovulate and so you won't be worried did I or did I not... And go see your gp tm

Hugs

 

[Kika7]

Shara, what's your next step and how much are you covered by health insurance for your pregnancy?

Also --> I've to have a medical with a immigration approved doctor for immigration purposes and they're asking me for childhood vaccination record which I don't have with me even though I had all the stupid vaccinations. They say if I can't prove I MUST have them now or they will refuse my resident application. Scary!! Is vaccination mandatory in the USA? I'm very against it and will never vaccinate my babies and if they try to make me then I guess usa is not my country :/

 

[tag74]

Lou Lou you start temp'ing as soon as possible and do it every day for a few months. It won't tell you when you're about to ovu buy it will tell you when ykuve already Ovu'd. So they say track for a few months and learn to predict the day before ovu --> but you can always use the OPK for that... Temp'ing will prove you ovulate and so you won't be worried did I or did I not... And go see your gp tm

Hugs

I promise to catch up after the kids go to bed, but YES - Louisa, join fertility friend.com for free. Temp every day within the same time frame. Take the first temp upon waking without stirring too much and record it. You'll want to input your OPKs and your CM too and they'll determine the exact day you O.



Still so excited for all these BFPs! I'll be back!

 

[HopingCarter]

Well since i have insurance with my job, they pay 90% for pregnancy related visits, 80% for all other visits. But Romeo is trying to put me on his insurance now because they cover 100% including delivery!! We just pay the co pay and the nights we stay in the hospital, but lab work, scans, exams etc all covered, so we'll see what happens

 

[HopingCarter]

I've been trying to do as you said Kika and it wasn't working on my phone, I honestly think it's just my stupid a** Android phone. But I think I got it right on my work computer

I posted all of the HPTs I've taken from Sunday and yesterday

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[HopingCarter]

Oh yes, and Good Morning to you allllllll!!

How's everyone today? I'm missing Jodie and Kim. I hope their peanuts are okay

 

[Kika7]

I can't see a thing

Good morning every one

I've had cramp/contractions all night and they're not stopping I don't know what to do ...

 

[Kika7]

Oh I can see it! Yay! 2-3 weeks!!! It must be twins! How is otherwise digi showing 2-3 weeks on day 12?! Yay Shara a bunk and a blue bump at the same time would be awesome!!!

 

[HopingCarter]

I was going to ask that question right now, about the weeks estimator!!! I haven't even missed my period yet, af is due on Thursday!!! Unless I miscalculated my O and my temp rise was not accurate, but I don't know how it wouldn't have been because I took my temps at the same time, give or take 15 minutes, but always within the 30 min time frame. I would thought to see a 1-2 on the screen, at least that's what I expected but then I thought maybe that was normal. I googled it and it said either I did O sooner than I think (which a full week sooner is a little far fetched because my cycles are normally like clockwork) or my Hcg levels are super high.

Kika, do you know much about Ectopic pregnancies? I only have one tube and I don't want this to be an Ectopic, but it hasn't been painful outside of the butt ache so I think we may be good...

 

[HopingCarter]

I'm sorry to hear about the contractions, but I know that can be normal as long as it not accompanied with heavy bleeding and you're not doubled over in pain. I would literally just lay down and relax until it passes if I were you, unless you feel just completely uncomfortable, then I would go to the Dr and get their opinion.

And you might be right with that twin theory, because I had IB, really light pink spotting that lasted for 2 wipes yesterday evening but none after that, and when I googled that too, it said it COULD be a second baby implanting OR the one baby burrowing further into the lining.....interesting

 

[LoolaXx]

Loving those tests Shara. How exciting! I'm excited for you guys upcoming scans too.

Kika that absolutely sucks and I can feel your worry from here! But shara's right. In all that I learnt from my bleed last pregnancy, as long as no blood accompanies the pain (or very little blood they said is normally normal) then it's nothing to worry about. Although to be fair - no matter how many times someone says to me that bleedinf is normal in early pregnancy, I would still FREAK out every time! It's natural but hold tight kika and just monitor the pain for any changes or IF you start bleeding then I'd take a trip to the gp (or however it works in America)


Anyhow, good afternoon guys.
Shara how is Romeo? I bet He is bouncing off the walls in excitement bless him.

I am so so so determined to give this cycle everything we've both got! I just ordered the thermometer to start charting my bbt (Downloaded the charting app ready for when it turns up too), ordered some pre-seed and some conception vitamins for jesse too. I had a chat with my new doctor on the phone before work this morning. She said as it has only been 4 months of trying (which is nothing really) that she isnt worried yet. I also mentioned the brown spotting before my proper period and she echoed what my old doctor said (that my cycles and patterns will change throughout my fertile years). She said as long as I don't experience abnormal pain at the wrong times, then just 'stick it out and don't give up' were her words.

 

[LoolaXx]

Do you take bbt whilst ttc in Celsius or Fahrenheit?

 

[Kika7]

No blood or spotting here yet but it's really painful if it doesn't go away I'll be flying back to London on Thursday to see EPU doctor cause I don't have a doctor in America or insurance and I can't really find any information on how and who I could see here in case of emergency.

Even their freaking international airport doesn't have a web site or live flight info like we do in the UK. I'm feeling trapped in the 19th century here. No info on any private early scan clinics, no info on reproductive immunologist either. May be cause neither exists. Lou Lou you wouldn't ever want to come live in this country it'll drive you mad...

Shara, don't worry about ectopic as hcg levels are really low there and they don't rise. Just enough to turn a pregnancy test positive.

Most likely it's TWINS! Omg! How exciting, awe, twins would be wonderful! Ya I agree that you haven't even missed your period yet and digi already puts you 3 weeks after Ovu which is very very unlikely, yay, twins!!

AFM, I'm in bed and taking it easy, I feel more comfy lying and not doing anything as the pain is bad I can't do anything about it tho and it is what it is... Hoping for a happy outcome...

FX for you Lou Lou and for Tara, too, she'll have to hit that BD hard in a few days, go Tara!

 

[Kika7]

Do you take bbt whilst ttc in Celsius or Fahrenheit?

Either Lou Lou, personally I'd do C cause I'm European. But if you're familiar with F then do F sweet

 

[LoolaXx]

Kika that sucks badddd! Maybe I would rather stay here think Brits forget how lucky they are and how good we have it!

Glad to hear you're resting up. Best thing for you right now and ohhhh my goodness twins would be amazing shara!!!!! especially if it was a boy and a girl! Made for life hey?!

Ok I downloaded fertility friend (the app) and I'm sooooo confused! This is nothing like the charts I'm use to, and the whole app is confusing me! May need Tara's help when it comes to putting data into it and how I can put a link for it in my sig! If I can't get it in my sig then I may have to just screenshot the chart and upload it as a picture because I sure as hell won't be able to do it myself lol.

Guys I miss kim. Badly where has she goneeeeee! I miss Jodie too but I sort of get use to her not being around as much after her traumatic couple months so that's understandable but our CHATTIEST lady needs to come back.

 

[fluffet521]

OH MY GOSH, soooooooooo much has happened since I've been away!!! There were 20+ pages for me to catch up on. I'm so proud of you ladies, being so chatty!

SHARA
Congratulations, Shara my sweet!!!!!!! Yay!!!!! You're pregnant!!! What a BEAUTIFUL sight to see, those two glorious lines! And there is no mistake about your test line - YOU ARE SOOOOO PREGNANT! When catching up on the threads, I saw Louisa's siggy first and it took my breath away and made me grin from ear to ear. Then when I saw yours, I literally started crying with joy! I am so, so extremely happy for you, Ladybug! Baby Carter coming October 2015!!! Please, please, please tell me how Romeo is doing? I know he has got to be over the moon with excitement! How are you? Excited, nervous, anxious, happy, thrilled and worried all at the same time? I am so very happy for you, honey! And I'm a little envious of your soul wrenching feeling that you're having a girl. This momma has no clue about the gender of her baby! I'm 51% sure it's a boy and 49% sure it's a girl! And the pic you attached with all the different tests - absolutely positively awesome! I have the biggest grin on my face! Wait, twins!?!? Oh my, how sweet! That would be AMAZING! And it would definitely explain why you're already 2-3 weeks but haven't even missed your period yet! I am beyond excited!

KIKA
Congratulations on your marriage, beautiful lady! I'm glad the stressfulness was temporary and you got to see some beautiful sights! I do hate it for you about the smoking in casinos - yuck! I've never been to Vegas, but it makes total sense that smoking would be allowed at the expense of those who shouldn't have to be subject to it. That city is mostly about money! And I totally understand what you mean about your "fat tire" - I think I look a lot bigger than I actually am (my bump is nowhere near as cute as Jodie's) because I had excess weight to begin with, especially in my tummy. I probably could've passed for early 2nd trimester pregnant before I actually got pregnant! I'm afraid my belly will be super huge by the end of my pregnancy. Also, I'm so glad you don't have to leave the country after all. Yay! Praying for everything to be OK with your LO, but I know it will be. This baby is a miracle baby! Have faith, honey, and just keep trying to think positive.

LOUISA
I love the avi of you and Sasky. Gorgeous! And I'm so glad that all of your fur babies are doing well! I'm sorry to hear about your doctor who you've had since you've been little. That sucks. Hopefully your new doctor will turn out to be awesome and not judge you! I'm sorry you've been through the wringer this cycle. I know it's so frustrating, but just keep hanging in there because your time is coming soon, so very soon! As far as temping goes, my thermometer is set for Fahrenheit. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask any time! I'm not an expert, but I'm glad to give advice.

JODIE
Your bump is absolutely FAB and ADORABLE!!! You are so precious! And you are sooooo right about "I'll relax when..." - it's easy to say it until you get to that next stage and your mind conjures up the "what ifs". In all honesty, none of us will probably ever relax again - that changed the moment we all started TTC!

TARA
How's it going for you, sweet lady? You've been pretty quiet lately. I hope all is well! Have you guys started BDing yet?

Lots of for Louisa and Tara! I know you girls are coming up soon. We all said 2015 was going to be a big year and it has already started out that way! Hang in there and have faith - both of your times ARE coming, I just KNOW it!!!

Totally random question for Louisa, Kika and Jodie: how do the doctors, midwifes, and healthcare professionals get paid in the UK if medical care is free? I can't wrap my brain around free healthcare! Also, what do the words "fortnight" and "chuffed" mean?

 

[fluffet521]

OK, so now we have 2 July babies, 1 September baby, and 1 October baby. We just need 2 November babies to round out the year! Come on, Louisa and Tara! Woohoo!

Kika and Shara, you're only 3 weeks apart! How cool!

 

[Kika7]

Yay, Kim's back I'll explain healthcare tm it'll be so cool to have twins in the group and Ya I noticed Shara and I are 3 weeks apart --> very cool

See you all in the morning...

Hugs

 

[HopingCarter]

Omg Kika you're right!!!! You did mention that in a previous post but I distracted and didn't get a chance to respond, but that makes me so happy to know we're gonna be BUMP BUDDIES....almost lol
I hope it is twins too because I'm kinda confused about that 2-3 reading...I'm praying it is twins, and I'm gonna call for them BOTH like I did with this pregnancy winkwink: remember that) which as you can see, probably helped me. "Twin Carters come to Mommy's womb.."

KIIIIIIIIMMMMMMM!! I'm so happy you and peanut are okay!!!
Thank you so much hon and, Kim and Louisa, Romeo is probably more happier than I am. It seems like he's turned into Mr. Over Protective, and it's only been 2 days, but I'm thinking it's because of the mc. He's been obsessing about water today, and yesterday was the laundry, so we'll see what tomorrow brings lol. I just know we are being as positive and hopeful that this bun, or hopefully buns, we will be bringing home. He's still in manly mode with it, but he's smiling from ear to ear every time we talk about it so that confirms it for me.

Oh yeah, and Kika I told him about our theory and he almost jumped out of his body with excitement. He thinks twins would be so cool, since his youngest brothers are twins. I can't wait til 2/25, which will be my first scan, and we'll find out for sure then and if not I'm guessing the scan will at least show how big the baby is measuring and show that maybe I did O before I was scheduled to. Who knows, but I have my FXd for TWINsies