March/April BFP's who's going for it!! NEW LADIES COME JOIN IN!!

[Mariahs Mom]

OMG IM SO STRESSED AND FURIOUS. I'm trying so hard to hold it together and not break down...Soooo we recently moved and had to switch doctors. In the middle of this pregnancy. Our previous had a beautiful plan laid out for us and we felt completely comfortable! Well we found our current Dr. and explained the plan and got our records faxed over. He was completely on board and schedule my cerclage right away. We were told that we would be closely monitored and have my cervical length checked on a bi-weekly basis (or weekly, if needed).

FIRST RED FLAG: I had my cerclage performed on March 19th and was told that Maternal Fetal Medicine Dr (a specialist) would be in touch soon to schedule the appt to check my cervical length and would start the progesterone shots this week. WELL when when I got to my appt yesterday the doctor did not receive my progesterone medicine (2 damn weeks later) and he forgot to schedule my appt with the specialist...WTF!! My DH was furious and I'm sure the Dr. felt his frustration.

RED FLAG #2: I get a call from the specialist's scheduler today to confirm our appt. My OB said they would call to confirm the 18wk anatomy scan and cervical length check but this lady told me "The doctor said she will not see you until 20wks"...EXCUSE ME?!?! Who in their right mind would wait 6 wks, 6 WEEKS, to have a follow up appt (check up)?!?!?! It jus caught my so off guard and overwhelmed me immediately.

When DH got home and I informed him, he was FURIOUS, like LIVID! DH said we will be paying a visit to that doctors office tomorrow and demand that we been seen at 18wks, especially since we were promised the cervical length checks would start at 16wks. DH got emotional and pissed because we don't understand why some doctors are so lax and don't understand that THESE ARE OUR CHILDREN!! This is serious and I will not sit back and just let someone make decisions for us!

I really hope they are cooperative tomorrow and willing to make us comfortable UGH I CANT STOP CRYING.

 

[Unexpected212]

Mariah's Mom that is AWFUL I'd be really upset too

I hope they get their asses into gear and sort it out

Thinking of you *hugs*

 

[Little_one]

Oh Mariah's Mom that's seriously shit!! I can't blame you both for being furious, but please try to relax and take it easy the stress isn't good for you or that little bean! Run yourself a nice bubble bath and enjoy, you can't change anything immediately so try not to get to wound up about it all.

By the way my friend who had her stitch done had it removed today!! She's due in a few weeks time Hun and they are so thrilled with how the whole pregnancy had gone. I assure you know your little bubs is safe and sound in there.

Oh my word congrats on your BFP!! So thrilled after all this time you gor your rainbow! That's a lovely looking line to me, have you tested since?

Unexpected : SO glad the 20 week scan went so well!! So happy little lady is doing so well.

Please someone remind me WHYYY I was looking forward to AF xx

 

[brunettebimbo]

Mariahs What an asshole! I hope you get things sorted soon!

Unexpected so glad your scan went well. How exciting!

LO haha I'm hoping mine comes before our holiday!

 

[DSemcho]

Hey ladies! My OPKs are progressing nicely ^_^ So I'm probably gonna O next week. DH is still taking the Bio-Gro.

I found someone on your yardsale page here who was selling maternity clothes in my size, and I got 3 big bags for $20 so I bought them. It's hard to find things like that here in my size so I figured why not and save money later.

 

[ttcbabyisom]

Hi Ladies

Had my 20 week anomally scan today and everything was look good with baby measuring spot on...no abnormalities detected. So relieved.

Hope you are all well x

 

[ttcbabyisom]

I have not posted in this thread for a really long time. I think I started following it in December 2012. I posted more when I first started following it but have just been stalking for a long time.

My Story: We have been ttc #1 for almost 3 years. I am 38 and my husband is 42. I have only ever had one bfp. It was in Oct of 2012 and it sadly resulted in a m/c. That bfp happened the very first time I took clomid and had a trigger shot. I thought we had found the magic potion but have not had a bfp since then despite numerous attempts using the same procedure. We have gone through the range of infertility treatments. Clomid, femera, trigger shots, follicle tracking, progesterone supplements, many other supplements, cut gluten, dairy and more recently sugar from my diet to reduce inflammation from my body, etc, etc. Really, I have done everything and anything I could think of. We just finished our second IUI this cycle. We are currently on the waiting list for IVF (would likely start next round if this was another bfn). We fall into the "unexplained infertility" category which is incredibly frustrating as some of you know first hand.

Yesterday I was certain that I was out. It appeared that af was arriving early (at 11dpo) as I had a bit of brown spotting. This is typically how af starts. I was certain that this month was another bfn and had the discussion with my husband about what to do next month (start ivf or try one more iui). We had better numbers this month for the sperm count in the iui, the timing seemed better. I had been feeling pretty hopeful. I was devastated that this was another failure.

I was expecting af to be here full force this morning. Instead the spotting seemed to be gone. I decided to do another test (ic). I thought maybe I could see a faint hint of a line (but I was sure it was just me seeing what I wanted to see). I decided to use a different test. I had a Shoppers Drug Mart brand (early detection) test. I never poas I always use a cup and dip. I had saved it so I dipped the Shoppers Test. Jumped in the shower and when I got out (it was about 3 mins) there was a + sign. It was still a pretty faint second line. But it was clearly a second line. I tried to take pictures. Didn't get a great one but I will post it. I really need opinions.

I have been cheering on all of you on over the past year and a half. I haven’t posted very often but I feel like I know you all. In the time I have been stalking I have seen many exciting bfp’s, babies born and heartbreaking losses. I just want you all to know that even if it seems like it will never happen it still can. I just hope this month is that time for me. Don’t give up hope!!

Wow, SOOOOO exciting!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[Starry Night]

mariahsmom - that is really tough. I hate when doctors don't follow through with what they say they will do. I had to leave a fantastic GP behind when we moved and so far I haven't been overly impressed with the one we have but family doctors are so hard to find here that I'm grateful we have one at all. I would definitely stand up for yourselves to this doctor. I'd suggest being very firm but not too confrontational (even though you have every right) as that might get their backs up. You want them on your side! I know doctors have to keep a certain distance otherwise their jobs would drive them batty but yeah, these are our children. I wish they took it more seriously.

unexpected - congrats on the good scan. Another hurdle passed.

jen - congrats on the bfp!!! Here's to a happy and healthy 9 months.

dsemcho - that was a fantastic find! I hope you need them really, really soon!

afm - just truckin' along. It's 8 months now. "Only" 8 more weeks until D-day. I hope I don't go too over. Already feel huge and uncomfortable. Need help getting off the couch! LOL DS is entering his "terrifying threes" a bit early but he's such a happy, go-lucky kid that it really is tame in comparison to some others. We're trying to take it all in stride. Still putting off the potty training as the first two efforts were utter disasters (tantrums, screams of terror at the mere mention of "potty", etc). I guess he's just not ready but I was hoping to not have to get two sets of diapers. Oh well.

 

[ttcbabyisom]

I'm here and lurking.....

Just getting ready to move, which involves repainting, packing, and shopping (I'm definitely not complaining about the last part!).

I have a lot going on:

-I turn 30 tomorrow
-hysteroscopy on April 10th
-moving day is April 11th

I'll just be glad when all of this is over. I feel like positive changes are on the way!

So sorry i missed your birthday ES! Happy Belated Birthday sweetie!!!

Good luck on your hysteroscopy.

 

[ttcbabyisom]

Sorry ladies, I'm so far behind, I don't think I'll ever catch up now. Hope all the LOs are feeling 100% soon. It's awful when babies are sick.

brunette hope you can catch a break soon.

ES I agree, positive things definitely happening for you soon. Good luck with the move.

AFM, had my 8 week ob appt today (first one). It went well. I actually thought I'd be more giddy about it, so I feel bad that right now I don't really feel much of anything. Maybe it hasn't sunk in yet? They did an u/s, so I got to see my cute lil blob. I wish I had taken better mental notes of how the baby looked, but I was so zeroed in on trying to see the heartbeat. Dr didn't try to figure BPM, but he pointed out the "flicker" to us a couple of times. And he made sure there was just one since this was a medicated cycle. Now my parents can stop teasing me about twins or triplets. I go back April 28.

Yay Eye, i'm so so happy for you!!!

 

[Mariahs Mom]

mariahsmom - that is really tough. I hate when doctors don't follow through with what they say they will do. I had to leave a fantastic GP behind when we moved and so far I haven't been overly impressed with the one we have but family doctors are so hard to find here that I'm grateful we have one at all. I would definitely stand up for yourselves to this doctor. I'd suggest being very firm but not too confrontational (even though you have every right) as that might get their backs up. You want them on your side! I know doctors have to keep a certain distance otherwise their jobs would drive them batty but yeah, these are our children. I wish they took it more seriously.

unexpected - congrats on the good scan. Another hurdle passed.

jen - congrats on the bfp!!! Here's to a happy and healthy 9 months.

dsemcho - that was a fantastic find! I hope you need them really, really soon!

afm - just truckin' along. It's 8 months now. "Only" 8 more weeks until D-day. I hope I don't go too over. Already feel huge and uncomfortable. Need help getting off the couch! LOL DS is entering his "terrifying threes" a bit early but he's such a happy, go-lucky kid that it really is tame in comparison to some others. We're trying to take it all in stride. Still putting off the potty training as the first two efforts were utter disasters (tantrums, screams of terror at the mere mention of "potty", etc). I guess he's just not ready but I was hoping to not have to get two sets of diapers. Oh well.

Thanx Starry you're so right and we did exactly what you said. We went right to the Doctors office and demanded an early appt and they agreed!! things have worked out well.

OMG u r 8 months already??? I'm so happy for you!

 

[Mariahs Mom]

Oh Mariah's Mom that's seriously shit!! I can't blame you both for being furious, but please try to relax and take it easy the stress isn't good for you or that little bean! Run yourself a nice bubble bath and enjoy, you can't change anything immediately so try not to get to wound up about it all.

By the way my friend who had her stitch done had it removed today!! She's due in a few weeks time Hun and they are so thrilled with how the whole pregnancy had gone. I assure you know your little bubs is safe and sound in there.

Oh my word congrats on your BFP!! So thrilled after all this time you gor your rainbow! That's a lovely looking line to me, have you tested since?

Unexpected : SO glad the 20 week scan went so well!! So happy little lady is doing so well.

Please someone remind me WHYYY I was looking forward to AF xx

Your stories always give me much hope...THANKS I definitely took your advice and RELAXED!!! I'm so much calmer now

 

[Mariahs Mom]

Mariah's Mom that is AWFUL I'd be really upset too

I hope they get their asses into gear and sort it out

Thinking of you *hugs*

Thanks huh!! Everything is straightened out now...Thanks for thinking of me

 

[brunettebimbo]

Finally crosshairs!

I have a note on my chart for EWCM on CD27 as I had a little bit then so I'm either 3 or 6DPO. Hopefully 6DPO because I've booked my bloods for Monday!

I shouldn't be allowed exercise. I've somehow managed to pull or trap a muscle in my back near my ribs so it hurts to turn. I'm useless

 

[DSemcho]

dsemcho - that was a fantastic find! I hope you need them really, really soon!

afm - just truckin' along. It's 8 months now. "Only" 8 more weeks until D-day. I hope I don't go too over. Already feel huge and uncomfortable. Need help getting off the couch! LOL DS is entering his "terrifying threes" a bit early but he's such a happy, go-lucky kid that it really is tame in comparison to some others. We're trying to take it all in stride. Still putting off the potty training as the first two efforts were utter disasters (tantrums, screams of terror at the mere mention of "potty", etc). I guess he's just not ready but I was hoping to not have to get two sets of diapers. Oh well.

Thanks Starry. My DH said I'm crazy, but that he understood my thinking lol.

Omg I can't believe yours is going to be here so soon!!!!! Time sure has flown by because I remember being on other threads with you.

 

[eyemom]

Hey ladies. Sorry I've been MIA lately. Feels selfish, but lil update on me....

Yesterday morning we had a bit of a scare. Spotted a tiny bit of blood on underwear and one time a tiny streak on TP. (I actually wonder if there wasn't a little in my underwear on Thursday too, but if there was, it was really scant and my underwear was kind of dark beige in color, so I couldn't tell for sure.) Anyway, I cancelled my afternoon patients and phoned the nurse on call. Apparently the Dr's notes say that, at this stage in pregnancy, if bleeding occurs, I need to be seen within 24 hours. Since these things have to happen over the weekend, that meant a trip to the ER. In the time I was at the hospital, no more bleeding happened. Got an ultrasound, and thank God we were able to see a perfect baby with a perfect heartbeat. They did diagnose a small subchorionic hemorrhage though. The ER Dr said basically for me it means don't take up Crossfit or weight lifting, and don't lift more than 25 lbs, but it is higher risk (how much higher I can't get a clear answer from Dr Google). I will hopefully find out more when I can discuss with my obgyn's office on Monday. Apparently these things can resolve on their own, so that is what we are hoping and praying for.

 

[Mariahs Mom]

Hey ladies. Sorry I've been MIA lately. Feels selfish, but lil update on me....

Yesterday morning we had a bit of a scare. Spotted a tiny bit of blood on underwear and one time a tiny streak on TP. (I actually wonder if there wasn't a little in my underwear on Thursday too, but if there was, it was really scant and my underwear was kind of dark beige in color, so I couldn't tell for sure.) Anyway, I cancelled my afternoon patients and phoned the nurse on call. Apparently the Dr's notes say that, at this stage in pregnancy, if bleeding occurs, I need to be seen within 24 hours. Since these things have to happen over the weekend, that meant a trip to the ER. In the time I was at the hospital, no more bleeding happened. Got an ultrasound, and thank God we were able to see a perfect baby with a perfect heartbeat. They did diagnose a small subchorionic hemorrhage though. The ER Dr said basically for me it means don't take up Crossfit or weight lifting, and don't lift more than 25 lbs, but it is higher risk (how much higher I can't get a clear answer from Dr Google). I will hopefully find out more when I can discuss with my obgyn's office on Monday. Apparently these things can resolve on their own, so that is what we are hoping and praying for.

Hey Eye, thanks for the update because I was just thinking about you. I'm sorry you had that little scare but thankful that your doctor included that note in your chart. One of my friends had the same thing happen to her. The doctor just monitored her closely and YES they can resolve on their own. My friends situation was a different outcome but that was only because her doctor advised her that hers went away, but later on another doctor discovered that it was still there and growing! Your doctor sounds like he is on top of things so I'm sure you are in good hands. Fx'd huh

 

[Unexpected212]

Eyemom - Sorry to hear you had a scare. The fact baby looked great with a heartbeat is fab. I'm sure it will resolve itself. x

Mariahs Mom- When are you finding out the gender?!

 

[Mariahs Mom]

Eyemom - Sorry to hear you had a scare. The fact baby looked great with a heartbeat is fab. I'm sure it will resolve itself. x

Mariahs Mom- When are you finding out the gender?!

I find out on the 15th So excited!!!

 

[Unexpected212]

So excited to hear what your having