LTTTC-after loss-TWW...

[mowat]

Can't believe you are so far along Erin! So exciting. Do you have room enough in your house for a baby?

Unfortunately we don't have any special doctors here, just regular obstetricians and a couple of gynaecologists. I have an appointment on Wednesday so I'm going to ask about having more frequent appointments and extra scans. With my DS I only had 2 scans the entire pregnancy. I would assume because of my age, the prior losses, and twins I should get a few more!

Went camping over the weekend. Of course the spotting picked up. Yesterday it was bright red and a bit heavier for a bit, but it is gone again today. I think I'll ask about whether I can do the progesterone by injection instead of the pills.

 

[mowat]

Sorry, my EDD is April 12th Barb.

 

[barbikins]

Hey Mowat!
You should technically get more ultrasounds for sure. Espeically since you've done IVF. It's too bad you don't have those resources in your area.
Did the spotting just happen once & it cleared? Any cramping?
Just take it easy xo I hope everything will be OK.
With twins, it's very common to bleed.

 

[barbikins]

Hey Erin!

Yep I'm the same in many regards. I also have moments I can't believe I'm going to actually have a baby lol and then the baby kicks me! But for me it's a bit more complicated. I just hope everything turns out perfect this time around.
I'm also preparing as much as I can now. I also have lots of aches & pains - more so than my first pregnancy. So I know it'll get harder as time goes on to get everything I want physically done around the house!

I'm having thee worst of worst Constipation too. I was in so much pain on Sunday night, I almost ended up in ER. Everything passed but it's just been HELL.
I'll have to talk to my OB next week about what else I can do. Dietary nothing helps, and stool softeners don't seem to help enough or at all?

 

[eyemom]

Maybe take a magnesium supplement and drink pulpy pear juice?

 

[barbikins]

Magnesium! That's what I was thinking of last night & forgot So thanks!

 

[eyemom]

Oop Alyson I skipped over your question. Yep we have enough house for another person. We have a 3 bedroom house. But the other bedroom has been the "office" and crap room. I'm a firm believer that every house needs a place to put miscellaneous crap lol. Well I'm going to have to purge a lot of crap since there's not going to be anywhere to keep crap anymore. I told a friend recently I'm just one mental breakdown away from becoming a hoarder! I have a hard time getting rid of crap! But I'm getting better. In short, we don't have loads of space, but we should have a place to put a baby if we could just get our stuff in order.

Anyhoo yep you should definitely get some extra scans and such! My spotting would also come and go. So frustrating even though it helps to know where it's coming from.

 

[mowat]

Spotting seems to have stopped. It has been on and off for a week, but mostly just a little brown. One day on the weekend there was quite a bit of red, but no cramping. The day before my u/s (Tuesday) was the worst with red blood and cramping. Although I wonder now if I was really cramping, or if I was just freaking out?

Saw the doctor today. A little too relaxed in my opinion! She is referring me for an u/s and to see the high risk OB in Vancouver. I asked about frequent cervical checks (a friend of mine had u/s every 2 weeks), but I didn't get anywhere. Might have to fake some more symptoms before my next appointment in four weeks. Is that wrong? Hmmm.

 

[mowat]

Any sign of ovulation Sis?

 

[barbikins]

Mowat, sounds like the process is very frustrating. I would start to feel like I wasn't taken seriously. But you should be at a high risk OB w/twins, regardless. And they should check your cervix periodically because of the twins too.
I'm going every two weeks for cervical measurements, fetal heart rate & to speak with my OB. I went into premature labor with my first pregnancy so that's the reason for all the appointments. Not sure if they will be that cautious with yours but no less, should take into some account.
Also, you went through IVF - a very expensive process. Emotionally taxing. They should take you more seriously IMO. Mind you if you were able to see your RE, you'd be there all the time for appointments.

I had one spotting that was very bright red....and only lasted the one moment I noticed it & didn't come back. None of my spotting had cramps. Most of them were brown like you've described. Fingers crossed for you everything will be happy & healthy. You will be relieved to see an ultrasound!
I found that having my bi-weekly ultrasounds has helped me tremendously. It's a way to peek in & see everythings going well & looking healthy. Rather than just waiting & seeing & not knowing if there's an underlying problem.

 

[Sis4Us]

Yes mowat I think I Od but my temp this Am was ridiculous I have a cold so I'm guessing I have a low grade fever
We got 4 days of BD in b4 O but w this I'm doubtful!!

Also had to pick up my BIg yesterday some kid sucker punched him as he was going to his truck after school
Well they both got suspended today cuz my son pushed the kid WTH I don't see pushing on the same level as punching!!
Oh well he can help his sick mom and do yard work on his Mini Vaca

 

[barbikins]

hey sis, good luck this cycle!
I hope it all works out for you xo

 

[mowat]

Wow, I love that temperature!

 

[mowat]

I believe I'm being referred to a high risk OB in Vancouver, and although I will probably only see them once I'm hoping I can convince them to make my doctor here give me ultrasounds every couple of weeks. I have a friend in Vancouver who has a similar history (Asherman's) and when she finally managed to get pregnant she got ultrasounds every two weeks. Another person we know ended up losing their baby because they weren't being checked for cervical length. Very scary.

 

[Sis4Us]

I would push for the extra scans especially w twins!!

I'm afraid my temp is this stupid cold I have my temp is never that high

 

[barbikins]

hi everyone! how's everybody doing?
Mowat, hope everything is going well with the twins!

sis, hows your cycle?

 

[mowat]

Love the pic Barb!

 

[eyemom]

Hi! 31 weeks here and really feeling like I'm in the home stretch. So much to do though.

Barb I'm with Alyson, great pic!

 

[barbikins]

Thanks Mowat That was me at 21 weeks!
I hope you get your bi-weekly appointments. I think it's necessary when you have a high risk pregnancy. And with twins, I believe it's considered high risk from the get-go.
How are you feeling? Any symptoms?

Thanks Erin! Wow 31 weeks already! WEEEE Time is a flying!
Do you have most things ready for baby?
We're almost baby ready. Crazy...we have a crib set up in the bedroom currently.

 

[eyemom]

Not at all...still trying to unearth her room.