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

[meggiemay93]

Hi Jilily Sorry for your loss! All the ladies in this thread are great and i'm sure no one would mind if you jump in and start asking questions. All these ladies are really supportive and have answered some of my stupid questions.

 

[jlily]

Hi Meggiemay. Thank you so much for your reply. My question is about a short lp. I couldn't get my dr to call me back but since August, I've been having my typical 28-29 day cycles. I would usually feel pain in the middle of my cycle and the dr said that's from ovulation and it matched up with the few opks I had taken in the past. This month I figured I must have not ovulated because I felt no pain, and not even close to a positive opk but now on day 21/22, (7 days later than expected) I have very strong pains and a positive opk. Now I'm worried that my late ovulation means a short lp and an increased chance of another miscarriage if we do catch the egg. Or maybe it just means af will just be really late??? Anybody else have this happen? Thanks for any advice.

 

[Storked]

Runner, I think you will be about thirty-something miles away

Jlily, I am sorry for your loss
In regards to your question…well you may have a longer cycle this time. If it turns out that you just had a shorter luteal phase then you may want to try vitex. I had a friend who took it for that. Hope I helped! Either way, you won’t know for sure until you wait honey

 

[meggiemay93]

Hi Meggiemay. Thank you so much for your reply. My question is about a short lp. I couldn't get my dr to call me back but since August, I've been having my typical 28-29 day cycles. I would usually feel pain in the middle of my cycle and the dr said that's from ovulation and it matched up with the few opks I had taken in the past. This month I figured I must have not ovulated because I felt no pain, and not even close to a positive opk but now on day 21/22, (7 days later than expected) I have very strong pains and a positive opk. Now I'm worried that my late ovulation means a short lp and an increased chance of another miscarriage if we do catch the egg. Or maybe it just means af will just be really late??? Anybody else have this happen? Thanks for any advice.

I started having the same thing shortly after my miscarriage. But my luteal phase stayed the same. I have found that drinking red raspberry leaf tea everyday will bring your cycles back to normal. If you don't like tea it also comes in capsules, just make sure you get the leaf and not the berry.

 

[Sweetz33]

Hey ladies! On my phone at doctor's office so will do a more in depth post when I get home... I just got dxd yet again with a bladder infection. This will be #2. Docs are considering putting me on meds the rest of pregnancy....yay! Lol!

 

[meggiemay93]

Wow Sweetz I'll be praying your bladder infection heals fast!

 

[MamaTex]

Hello ladies,

I am completely new to BNB. I was diagnosed with a missed miscarriage in August, Ever since then, every time something little happens, I hop online, read similar situations posted on forums and decide whether I should be worried or not so I figured it's time to just join. Now that we are ttc again, I have at least 2 questions a day and am looking for a support group. Hope you don't mind me jumping in.

Hello and welcome!!

 

[Sweetz33]

Welcome Jilly!!! So sorry for your loss...This is a wonderful group of ladies here. I lovers them all.

 

[Storked]

Hi Meggie!

Hi Mama!

Sweetz, beg for those meds girl! Bladder infections SUCK. Huge

 

[Starry Night]

Jilly - welcome to bnb! I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you get your rainbow soon!

sweetz - aw, that sucks about the bladder infection. I hope it gets better soon. Would drinking cranberry juice help at all? I know I tried it when pregnant with DS but it tasted so nasty that I just couldn't keep up. Of course, soon as I stopped drinking it I got an infection. ha ha

AFM - have been getting on and off ovulation pains which are quite intense at times along with aching boobs. But I got this shortly after my bleeding finished and I was still getting bfps on hpts. It stopped for about a week but last night it came back. So now I'm wondering if I actually am ovulating or if I still have hcg in my system. I just wish my doctor would let me know the results instead of making me wait or waste money on hpts.

 

[jlily]

Storked, thanks I'm hoping I just have a longer cycle but that would be my longest ever so I'm not expecting it to go that way. Guess I'll just have to be patient.... not my strongest quality.

Meggiemae, I hope that's what's going on. Haven't heard of using red raspberry leaf tea... I'll have to look for that. Thanks!

Sweetz, Mamatex, and Starry Night thanks for the welcomes

The other thing I'm noticing this cycle, aside from o being a lot later than usual, is the pain was a lot more intense than usual too and it lasted for 3 days. Plus I was having pain in my boobs like I did when I was pregnant. It makes sense that things wouldn't be the same for a while after miscarriage but it seemed normal the first two cycles? Weird.

 

[Sweetz33]

Boy am I in a foul mood....lol

Had appointment this morning. They prescribed Kefflex...one prob...it is in the penicillin family which I am highly allergic to, so no meds as of yet. Been drinking watered down cranberry juice *yuck*. Also found out that in about 6 1/2 hours I will be drinking down the nasty crap....I'm being forced to do the damn 3 hr test...I'm pissed. As if that wasn't enough to put me in a bad mood....at 1 flipping AM I find out that HEY since you are the only female family member going to be down here in FL you get to do all the Christmas dinner cooking....um wtf?! Ok I understand traditions...women cook holiday meals, men pig out...I got that....but you think that this year they might make an exception? NOPE! So now I get to cook a nice dinner for my DH, my SS, my bil...and god knows how many other people. So I decide to take a shower to relax....nope tub is filthy...I give lol

 

[garfie]

Morning Ladies

I'm back - not sure how long for though - I tried to stalk but found it quite difficult so I just took some time out from the whole BNB threads

Where to begin - well firstly I thought a third mc would be easier to accept especially since it was earlier and with a low HCG level but how wrong was I. It was the worse cramping I have ever had much more severe than the last two. I also thought it would be over quicker wrong - it seemed to stop start stop start which didn't do a lot for my moods. Also as I was loosing my baby my youngest son found his hamster dead in his cage so it was difficult dealing with his grief on top of my own, then I felt guilty about not being there for him 100% omg ladies the emotions I have felt recently are unbelievable and trust me they are not hormonal

I have felt like giving up and then have questioned myself whether I would be good as a new mum being 41 (at the moment) what if it took more mc before I finally had my baby am I strong enough I have had so many doubts and decisions running through my head and through it all I have plastered on a fake smile so no one knew I was really hurting

The good news is hubby and I have already had blood tests to see if there is anything wrong and genetic testing - we only have to wait until 22 January for the results

So half of me wants them to find something wrong and I can take a tablet to fix it and half of me hopes I have a clean bill of health and we can just keep trying I am so confused at the moment.

The doc did say some encouraging info (if you can call it that) that recurrent mc happen more as you get older, that taking aspirin does help, told him that I also take gfj and he just raised an eyebrow

Also maybe one of you ladies can help I'm O+ blood group (so very common) but hubby thinks he is a rare blood group could this have any bearing on the mc (obviously we will find out in a few months but you know me Mrs impatience)

Well ladies thanks for letting me rant now let me read back and see what you have all been up to whilst I have been absent

 

[lpjkp]

Oh gosh, fiona, I'm so sorry to hear about the tough time you've been having

There's nothing I can say to ease the pain, i know. As much as I always thought to myself that, if MC was unavoidable, I'd choose to lose the baby before it had all properly started rather than later on, having a MC at 5 weeks was the worst thing I can say I've ever been through...I had the exact same feelings as you and, for a long time, didn't even want to try again...As far as I felt, I'd lost my baby and that baby was the ONLY baby I wanted...The pain was exactly the same, stop start for around 2 weeks...nothing eased my pain, apart from the old saying "time is a great healer"...My hubby, as silly as it sounds, bought me a bracelet with a little charm on, as a little memory of the life that we had inside me, and it took a while before I felt strong enough to take it off.

There's nothing I can say to persuade you either way about becoming a mom...personally, I think if someone has a big heart and a lot of love to give, and is both able and wants another little baby more than anything in the world, age doesn't matter! You have so much to give, and I can bet you're already a fantastic mommy already! I can't imagine how torn you feel with 3mc behind you, but who knows what the future holds? You should remind yourself how strong you've been already...you've been through more than a lot of women TTC, and you're still standing! The heartache and the hard work WILL be worth it, I promise you, and there are so many solutions out there!! It may take time but, in perspective, that time will not compare to a lifetime of joy a child can bring xx

As for your husband...I'm not sure whether his blood type would have an effect? I'd be inclined to say no, but I'm sure your doctor knows the most accurate answer xx

I have my fingers, toes and everything else crossed that you get to the bottom of this and have the strength to continue for that next addition to the family...it sounds like you're getting some fantastic support from the medical team, and that can only be a goood thing for getting you on the right path xxx

 

[Storked]

Jlily, patience is the worst

Sweetz, that sucks honey!

Fiona, I had no idea I am so sorry honey. 22 of January is fairly close! Will you be doing aspirin? Are you holding off on TTC until you get the results? Love you honey
As for the blood type, you will be fine. RH is only a problem if you are negative but you are a positive so all is well!

Loren, you are so wise

 

[lpjkp]

You're so sweet Storked Unfortunately, I think I'm a pretty naive lady, intelligent academically, but very silly with common-sense! I think my age being 22 means I've still got a LOT to learn!!lol x

Love love love hearing that you're staying relaxed now with the whole TTC thing too! I think we all get to a point where we think "I've had enough!"...you're going to be an amazing mommy Bethany...I think baby just needs to get him/herself sorted and make an appearance sooner rather than later!! x

 

[Storked]

Loren you are just 2 years younger than me and we can all be wise even in our youth! We gots some experience in certain areas

 

[mackjess]

sweetz, go to Costco and get a ham. They are just as good as the honey baked hams, make potatoes and a big green salad and sign up the guests to bring a side.

our house is the koolaid house and we have friends over for dinner a lot. They always remark they can't believe I do so much work. They haven't figured out yet that I'll make an easy croc pot dinner and they are doing all the hard work.

garfie I'm so sorry. My sister went thru ivf and three losses and they started adoption when she was 42. we love my niece and nephew to pieces, and she has said several times she wishes she had adopted sooner. They went thru testing and treatment for almost fifteen years, she was only to get prego at first and for years no treatments worked after that. obviously it's not the same as having your own baby, but all they wanted to do was be parents and they are so happy now. No matter what you decide, don't feel like you are giving up if you decide adoption. My nephew didn't cry when he was a baby because he never knew someone could be there for him, and he's 9 now but remembers what it's like to be hungry. breaks my heart and I'm so glad we got him. whatever you decide to do, I'll. pray for you to be rewarded with a baby.

 

[nevergivingup]

CONGRATS TO OUR LOVELY LADIES Lisalee, Nevergivingup, Sweetz , Lpjkp, BayBeeEm, HisGrace, Bamagurl, BeautifulD, MackJess, Colormefamous and CarlyWarly we def have more to Come SO CATCH THOSE EGGIES LADIES


Our June BFP's LOVELY LADIES:

Lisalee1:June /Symptns 2Day:getting an appetite back. Less sore boobs, m/s going away. 1st HB: 169@ 8wks/ 2nd HB: 167@ 12wks

Nevergivingup: June / Symptns: always XTRA CM, gassy ,appetite, and pimples EDD: March 5, 2013/ 1st HB: 130 @6wks/ 2nd HB: 162@7wks / 3rd HB: 161@12wks / 4th HB: 154@18wks/ 5th HB 145@22wks/ 6th HB 152 @ 26wks/ *GENDER: IT'S A BOY *


Our July BFP's LOVELY LADIES:

Sweetz33/ July1 Tested / gassy,lot of CM, appetite is insane! Peeing constantly. Twinges, kicks, baby aerobics in belly lol. Sore back. Insomnia. emotional roller coaster. And the newest lackoffittableclothes! 1st HB: 145@8 wks, 2nd HB 166@11 weeks 3rd HB: 167@ 4th HB 138 @ 19wks *GENDER: IT'S A BOY *


AUGUST BFP'S LOVELY LADIES:

Lpjkp: Tested Aug 24 / Symptns: Sore boobs / 1st HB: ? *GENDER* IT'S A BOY

BamaGurl: Tested 1st HB: 171 / 2nd HB: 171 /Symptns: m/s. Cold


SEPTEMBER BFP's LOVELY LADIES:

BayBeeEm: Tested 1st HB: 142 / Symptns: Tinge of M/S./ *GENDER* IT'S A BOY

HisGrace: Tested 1st HB: 146 /Symptns: Sore boobs



October BFP's LOVELY LADIES:

BeatifulD: Tested 1st HB: /Symptns:





November BFP's LOVELY LADIES:

Mackjess: Tested 1st HB: /Symptns:CM that continued after OV and was very thick, lower back pain, blue veins on chest/bbs, sensitive nips, PMS symptoms that were 10 days early. Got a cold @ 3DPO

Colormefamous: 1st HB: /Symtpns: nausea, dizziness

CarlyWarly: 1st HB: / Symtpns: nausea, metal taste at 6dpo, cramping, tender breasts and backache x




Soon November BFP's Lovely Ladies:


Hopestruck: CD/ Soon Nov. BFP

Stork: AF showed / Turkey Baby coming Soon

Runnergrl: AF showed /Christmas baby coming soon

Shefali83: Home Inseminations / Back to TTC

Sirbaby:In TWW

Leather: CD7 waiting to "O" /TurkeyBaby Coming soon

Tybabydreams: Waiting to "O"

Mandi0225: AF showed / Turkey baby coming soon

MamaTex: Waiting to "O"

MeggieMay93: Waiting to "O"

Tronmom: DPO/ In TWW

Elina: 6DPO/ In TWW

Kanicky: 6DPO/ In TWW

Angel Wings 13: CD12/ Testing November 30th :cpffee:

Garfie: waiting to Try, its def going to be ok


Waiting To Try BFP's Ladies:

Angelserenity: waiting to try

 

[MamaTex]

Sweetz33: I think the holidays are a good time to have some things catered or to throw something in the crockpot Haha. I am sorry you are not going to have much help, but like macjkess suggested, you can go to Costco and get a ham!! You can have a yummy dinner prepared without doing as much work. That hubby of yours needs to put in his share If your guests are willing to, have them at LEAST bring a side dish or baked good!!

lpjkp and Storked: Yes yes, even though you are young there is wisdom to pass on or learn and then pass off hahaha

jlily: Sorry for all the pains. Miscarriage really jacks with your body!!

Starry Night; Ow!! I am also sorry about your doctor. Don't be afraid to stay on top of the doctor and his staff!!!

garfie: Thank you for visiting us. I was wondering how you were doing. I know it is hard to come on these boards after a loss, so kudos to you. I think you will make a great mom at 41.

AFM: Today I decided to form an informal group for mothers and fathers who have experienced miscarriage or pregnancy loss. I also created a Facebook page, Houston Angel Moms and Dads.

https://www.facebook.com/houstonangelparents

Not sure what will come of my efforts,but I want to try and reach out to other people having a difficult time. I will advertise around town and see what happens. If I can speak with just one person and encourage just one person, it will be all worth it. I could also use someone to talk to in person who has been through or is going through what I have experienced.

Tomorrow morning I will FINALLY meet with this Employment Director I have been trying to get in touch with to talk about volunteering and see where he can best place me!! I look forward to being able to do this as I need something to do with my week days.

In baby making news, I am on CD23. I have not been charting, but will try and test next week (maybe sooner lol). I don't know if my cycles have normalized or not. Doubt it, but we shall see....