LTTTC-after loss-TWW...

[eyemom]

Dang I can't believe they won't do a scan. Maybe call and say if they won't see you for a scan, you want it in writing that they don't want to do it. I'd want a paper trail to prove that you sought help and they failed to provide. Though the fact you've been in for betas and they haven't had you do anything else is probably proof enough. I really hope it's not an ectopic, it's just ingrained in me to plan for worst case scenario. :-\

 

[Sis4Us]

Me too and I've ben preparing for a loss for weeks now So my stress level is unhealthy already!!

Now they want me to go to the Hospital for a scan incase I have to be admitted for an Etopic!! My sons Bday is Friday!! Why can't they just do it or I can go to a private imaging place and worry when it's warranted!! I dont want to miss his Bday for something that could be nothing!!

 

[barbikins]

As close to 40 is the best. However, there are many babies that come at 37 weeks and are fine and ready to go home. I was born at 37weeks exactly and was a healthy 6 lbs 8 oz. Though mom says she swears I was bigger than that XD But I know what you are saying. I personally don't want to give birth before 38 weeks and am paranoid that I will have another large baby and my doctor will try to induce early since he doesn't want me to have another large baby like Claire was. He said we'll talk more on the matter if it comes to that. Who knows maybe this little one will only be a 7 lb baby.

I still can't believe 35 1/2 weeks for you Barb. I really can't. I know you're going to get at least the 37 but I personally think baby boy wont come until 39w 2d that is what I feel for you. Don't take my word though I don't have the best track record on when baby is going to come. Though I was right with Claire X'D I often had told DH and family that she will come one day early. So maybe I should look into predicting actual dates X'D

What is your body saying?

Also I agree what Orchid just said. Be open to everything.

Me too - I look back to when I was in hospital and how traumatic that was and how convinced I was this baby was coming early. I was sooo scared.
Friday I'll be 36 weeks! Well, I have the dates December 20/21 in mind... that puts me just over 38 weeks. That would be ideal. But baby will come when he wants to! 39 +2 eh? Hrmmmm that would be OK! Just before New Years

And yes, I'm open to anything - I dont really want to have a "plan". Plans go out the window!

 

[barbikins]

Sis, when numbers go down & back up they worry about ectopic. It happened to me when I had a Chemical. I didn't have an ectopic - and they couldn't find anything through ultrasound - thankfully. But no less, they should be checking!! Beweare of any pains - if you feel pain at all, head to emerge!

The other option is if you started off with twins & one of them didn't make it. But again, you'd need an u/s to know for sure. I'm so sorry you're going through this limbo - it's just the worst. You just want to get on with your life - one way or the other. I know the feeling xo

 

[eyemom]

The latter scenario is what crossed my mind first. But the slow rise more recently is what has me especially worried. I know some people are slow risers, and I still want to hope for the best, I just would hate to see things go down a scary path. :-\

 

[butterflywolf]

I third it. Those are the two scenarios I can come up with. Either Ectopic or it was twins and you lost one. I am hanging on to all hope that it's the later one out of the two. If you are able to get in for a scan I think personally I would go in sooner than later. It would be terrible and a lot more serious if it is ectopic and the tube ruptures.

 

[Sis4Us]

I know just the idea of the Hospital that I had a scan at to determine MC b4 my DNC is hard to swallow !!! The twin things seems reasonable even though we don't have twins in our Families and I wasn't medicated but taking high doses of VITEX!!
W the spotting then drop then rise after the spotting stopped it seems reasonable but of course I want the latter!! I just know w my track record it's probably not the case but it would feel awesome to rub it in their faces!!

My Neice said she would go w me Tom I'm just still hesitant to get bad news B4 Ds Bday since I will have to suck it up and put on a happy face for him and a house full of people that have no clues what I'm going thru!

Also I have no pain just my normal pregancy ovary throbbing back and forth between both ovaries I had that last time too!!

 

[mowat]

Holy cow I hope you get some answers soon!

 

[nimbec]

I'm so sorry they are being so unhelpful I would go asap just incase & hopefully you may have some good news for the birthday ....I really hope so for you!

 

[butterflywolf]

I hope the scan goes well and glad you are going today. I'm glad your niece is able to go with you *hugs* Keep us update or you know I'll be stalking you. Hoping/praying for the best for you.

 

[Sis4Us]

Well the hospital has yet to call me back so I'm most likely not going today

 

[butterflywolf]

That's a bunch of bull to have you wait. :/ It could be something serious but I guess I can see their point too. You aren't having pains so you aren't in dire need of help at that moment but -_- Blah It sucks! Seems every where near you, Sis, is giving you the run around -_-

 

[barbikins]

Well the hospital has yet to call me back so I'm most likely not going today

i'm sorry you are still in limbo...

 

[butterflywolf]

Oh sis *hugs* I am so sorry.

 

[Sis4Us]

My beta was the same as Tue 270 so I'm sure it's just a wonky MC!!! Not sure there is much hope at this point

 

[butterflywolf]

Sis I am hoping you are finding answers soon. How did the b-day party go?

Barb, 36 weeks! Exciting! And I can understand why you are feeling like you are with your daughter and your son. It's a very hard bit to wrap around ones head. It's hard. *hugs*

Mowat, how are you doing?

I'm doing well but still quite tired. I really thought this tiredness would have gone away by now. With Claire it eased up by 11 weeks. Here I am 13 1/2 weeks and I MUST take at least a 2 hour nap a day and I still feel so worn out. Even on the weekends when Mike takes care of Claire a lot for me.

I'm trying not to use my Doppler as much I seem to be able to go every 3 days now which is a huge improvement. Baby seems to enjoy the lower right side so wondering if that's why my Round Ligament Pain is so bad. It's the worst a day after sex XD I literally have a hard time walking then or even getting up. Thankfully we don't have sex much right now but even on the days we don't, it can still hurt.

Mike's going to talk to his Sister in law (his brothers wife) for me. To try to sneak a peak either week of X-mas or the week after to find out gender. Really hoping she will say yes. Otherwise 5 weeks 5 days roughly until we find out at our big scan. Wow...saying that is shocking. Almost half way done with this pregnancy already. Where did the time go!?

 

[barbikins]

Hey Butterfly, thanks...yeah it's a tough spot. But I just have to hope I can plough forward and just be grateful for this little boy. I think I'll always be sensitive to my daughter no matter how much time passes. She's always going to be missing.

I'm lucky I really wasn't very tired this pregnancy but i had a load of other issues. Wow 13 weeks! You're nearly in your second trimester. Yeah time some times flies in pregnancy. Pretty crazy eh? I mean once Friday rolls around - I'lll have 3 weeks left until my due date. THREE????
I wanna see a movie, go to dinner with my husband all before baby comes. My aches however prevent me some days from doing much of anything but lay down. Last night I had an ice pack between my legs I was so sore. Ugh.

I have had RLP for ages - a bit here & there all pregnancy & the worst since about 30 weeks onward. I also have a mild case of SPD so my pelvis aches all the time. Some times no matter if I'm resting but mostly any time I get up or walk or lift a leg. I'm getting ready to have this baby - so ready for him to come. Hopefully in two weeks time he can make his entrance?! Please?! LOL



Yes, Mowat, how are you?! Haven't heard from you for a while!

 

[mowat]

Hi ladies. Haven't been around much just a crazy busy time right now. Working extra at work, selling our house and buying a new one (hopefully!) and Christmas parties and my son's birthday. Hoping this week quiets down a little.

Have a doctor's appointment tomorrow so I'll finally get to talk to her about my ultrasound. Headaches have eased up, but I had really bad insomnia this week. Think it might have been stress related---I'll be glad when this house business is done. 22 weeks today!

 

[barbikins]

Hello Alyson! Great to see you.
Oh my you picked the busiest time of year to sell & buy a home! Good luck
22 weeks already?! Wow! Time hasn't flown for me at all but I feel it for everyone else! Way to go!
How have you been feeling??

I'm still hanging in there - in my 37th week I'm having a lot of trouble with SPD this past week. It's been debilitating at night. So any plans I want to have next week has to happen in the morning.

I've been doing much reading on Term and it turns out 37-38 Weeks is "Early Term" and babies have a better time healthy wise and developmentally if they're born at 39+. Not that it means I'd have an unhealthy baby at 37/38 weeks but there is a possibility for issues. Medical board everywhere (US, UK, CAD) are re-classiflying those last four weeks. So while 38 weeks would be super awesome for this little man to make his appearance, I don't mind 39 weeks.
I'm just so super uncomfortable now that I absolutely don't want to make it past 40 weeks...please don't let that happen. LOL
We'll just see what baby boy decides to do!

 

[mowat]

Oh my goodness I can't walk up hills anymore and my ankles are totally swollen! I can't imagine what I'll be like in another 15 weeks!