May Marvels 2018

[ReadynWaiting]

Mommy instinct kicks in pretty quick. I had to do a quick overview last week just to remind myself. I think about infancy and feel like I have forgotten everything but am pretty sure it will all come back to me. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. I'm assuming you have a happy and healthy 6 yr old, you must have done something right?! Lol

 

[cheluzal]

Glad youre safe cheluzal!! How exciting for your first appt! Is it just for betas or a full prenatal appt?

I have no idea! I'm 40 so I know she'll want to keep an extra eye on me ("geriatric" mom ). I just want to tell her and see what she wants!
Last I saw her she referred me to fertility specialist and want to let her know I never made the appointment. ;p Plus she books quickly and I want to set as many appointments ahead as possible to get in the morning.

I'm a teacher who has 1st planning so trying to coordinate. Getting a class or two covered is not easy...but I need to put baby over work, right?

 

[BrokenfoREVer]

I'm phoning EPU next week when I'm 6 weeks to book first scan. I've had 3 recurrent miscarriages so they're going to scan me every 2 weeks from 6-12. Which will be reassuring.
I have no idea when to book midwife, cos my gp midwives will see me as soon as I get a positive, but my actual gp was so focused on getting me to repeat my tests I'm not sure when I should book midwife now.

Probs gunna hang on until first scan, check everything is okay. No sense in wasting an appointment is there.

 

[maybe_baby_]

I think one of the only upsides to having gone through IVF is that I get monitored weekly during early pregnancy (well, that AND I already know the sex of the baby... science is crazy!) I'm 5w3d and have had 2 betas (177, 458) and had my first ultrasound this morning!! Can't see much at this point, but we did see the gestational sac and the yolk sac, and my RE (reproductive endocrinologist) says everything looks right on track! I will see her every week for ultrasound until I'm 8 weeks, and then will be discharged to my OB. My first OB appointment is at 9 weeks on October 6!!

 

[Sasha92]

I'm May 22nd if i can be added. So excited hoping for a sticky bean this time xx

 

[Huggles]

HCG is 613 (up from 146 on Fri)!!!!

 

[BrokenfoREVer]

Maybe_baby that's great!

Welcome Sasha

Huggles that's great news!!

 

[Sasha92]

Is there a secret Facebook group yet by any chance? I lose track on here sometimes lol

 

[aidensxmomma]

Welcome to all the new ladies!

I'm 4+6 weeks today and hoping that I at least make it to tomorrow. Every loss I've had has been before 5 weeks. So making it to 5 weeks feels like a huge milestone. I still feel awful, even being on Diclegis. I have pretty much no appetite and nothing sounds good enough to eat. And then its a complete toss up whether or not what I eat makes me feel worse or better. My other symptoms include sore boobs/tender nipples which sucks because I'm still breastfeeding my 1yo...it can get quite painful. And I'm so exhausted I can barely function. But its all so worth it and I'm getting through okay. As long as my little bean is healthy, I'll happily deal with whatever symptoms are thrown my way.

I have my first ultrasound and OB appointment on October 2; I'll be 7+6 weeks.

Also, if there's still voting for the group name, my first choice is May Marvels followed by May Flowers.

 

[aidensxmomma]

HCG is 613 (up from 146 on Fri)!!!!

Yay! So glad to hear that!

Is there a secret Facebook group yet by any chance? I lose track on here sometimes lol

I'm wondering the same thing and would love to be added if there is.

 

[Huggles]

Wow that's a lot.of scans maybe_baby! So awesome you already know the gender! Is that a choice or do they automatically test? I know someone see who did IVF but I don't think she's ever known the gender (2 babies with IVF) until later scans revealed it.

Welcome Sasha!
I think someone posted a few pages back about a secret FB group.

Aidensmomma, your symptoms all sound really strong which, although feels horrible, is really great and a good sign things are still good in there!

 

[emzywemzy83]

Hello,

May I join?? Just got my BFP today. It wasn't planned, but wasn't exactly a surprise either, lol. My husband and I decided to NTNP this month and...welp...I'm pregnant now! Surprised it happened so fast...if it didn't happen this month I think we would have started officially trying within the next couple months.

I'm pretty scared. I have a very clingy 2.5 year old whose life is probably going to be turned upside down by this! But I think a sibling will be a good thing for him. We just bought a house and will be moving in about a month, so we have a lot going on. My morning sickness was SO BAD with my son...I had all-day nausea and daily vomiting from 8wks-21 weeks. I'm PRAYING its not like that this time. Trying to stay positive! So far, symptoms are craving pickles, very sensitive boobs, tired, and appetite is all over the place. As for the name of the thread, I like May Daffodils, May Flowers, and May Rosebuds!

Welcome! What's your EDD? I'll add you to the first post

 

[Sasha92]

@huggles ahh ok I'll try nd search for it and see who's running it.

@emzy can I be added too? EDD 22nd May xx

 

[emzywemzy83]

Gray I've got 1 digi left... tempted to do it tomorrow when I'll be 5 weeks but not sure if I'll get the 3+ yet! May wait a day or two...

Huggles I'm the same! DD1 is 7 and DD2 is 5 and I never expected to do the baby thing again, so kind of put it all out of my mind! And yay for HCG!

I've not seen any posts about a secret FB group, but happy to make one! I'll do it now. If you want to add me as a friend on my personal page, I'll add you to the group

 

[emzywemzy83]

ooh thinking about it, I think someone made an April/May/June Mums group on fb. I'll make one just for May Mummies if you like so we can all chat on there? A bit easier on there. If you want to join, add me on my personal profile and I'll add you. If you want to delete me right away that's fine, it's only so I can add you and keep the group secret https://www.facebook.com/emzywemzy83

Right, voting so far for the group name, May Marvels is winning so far with 5 votes! I've found the lady who does the graphics and she said she can make us a signature, so if everyone is happy to go with May Marvels, I'll ask her for that

 

[Sasha92]

I asded yoi hun my personal facebook is under the name Shinese

I'd rather a secret group if possible as I don't want to tell friends and family yet. You guys seem really active I was in a group for December and nobody ever talked so I'm glad to be apart of this one xx

 

[emzywemzy83]

Group is up and running with 3 members already! It's a secret group so I can only add you with an email address or if you're a Facebook friend

 

[ricschick]

I've sent request! I'm claire.

Woohoo huggles!!! Great numbers!!! Xxx

 

[Gray001]

Emzy I have added you as a friend can you add me to the secret group please?

I did a digi on exactly 5 weeks and got 2-3 so I think I am going to do it in Thursday when i will be 6 weeks.

 

[cheluzal]

I'm a Luddite and don't have a FB so hope everyone keeps posting here! *hint hint nudge*

Am I the only one who kinda doesn't want lots of betas, etc.? I mean, I know it's necessary to keep track, but a part of me thinks if I don't know, nothing bad can take place, ha!

I have much less cramping today (minor tingles going down to pubic bone) and am hoping things have just settled for now.