MAY we all be blessed with baby! May 2013 and beyond (BFFs Seeking BFPs)

[kksy9b]

Newbie- I'm sure you're right- I still really admire your courage I really really hope that at the end of this journey you have your BFP and later this year get that sweet babe in your arms

Pathos- thanks! I didn't know I was ready until last month when we wound up in the tww and I realized that I really wanted it to be a positive at the end. At 14 months I was in no way or shape ready- my DS didn't start STTN until 16 months and weaned at 17. Until those things happened I couldn't even imagine another one!

 

[ALiKO]

kksy9b: i would not be worried at this point it sounds to me like he's right where he needs to be. my husband in fact according to his parents did not start talking until he was 3 not even so much as a mama or dada. then one day he started to fully talk on his own and his mom told me her and the grandmother began to cry because they thought that they would never hear him speak. now i cant get the guy to shut up! lol and hooray for moving your ttc date up #bumpbuddies!

pathos: haha girl i thought the same thing as well like what am i thinking putting myself through this again but then as i'm running around all day trying to keep hana entertained and being completely run down i'm like she needs a friend lol

 

[ClandestineTX]

21 DPO beta-hCG = 2204

 

[gabbygabz]

That's amazing Clandestine, congrats!

 

[newbie2013]

Fantastic news! When's your next appointment?

I'm on cd30. Long cycle for me. Anyone else had a long cycle on down regulation? I'm pretty sure af will arrive overnight, though...

 

[ALiKO]

Go Clandie !!!

 

[kksy9b]

Congratulations clande!! Has it started to sink in yet for you?

Gabby- good to hear from you! Did you just have twins today?? Congratulations, that is amazing!

Aliko- thanks hun, that helped me feel a lot better. I know he will get it one day and we are doing all we can to work with him now. I know I will cry when he starts talking...I just want to hear his sweet little voice say some words! Where are you at in your cycles?

Newbie- I hope AF shows up for you soon!!

 

[gabbygabz]

Thanks kksy9b! I actually had them on May 2, 2015 ... so 9 month old twins is officially my excuse for writing the totally wrong birth date!

 

[ClandestineTX]

I never did downregulation, so can't add anything to that. Sorry! I wouldn't worry too much, though!

I got permission to email my test records to the midwife group practice manager and my regular doc said if they won't see me soon then she could order a scan. I was starting to worry yesterday because I have no symptoms at all past a little hunger a fatigue, cured with eating well and regularly and walking. Waiting for practice to determine if they need any additional testing up front (I literally sent them a prenatal genetics report, blood type, infectious disease panel, and rubella titer results, and then from the past two weeks 3 hCGs, a thyroid panel, and progesterone and estradiol labs). I can't imagine what else they would need at the moment.

 

[kksy9b]

Gabby- its totally a legitmate excuse

Clande- I didn't I have any symptoms (like MS) kick in until i was nearly 6 weeks along. It comes at different stages for everyone. I think an early scan at 6 weeks+ where you will be able to see the heartbeat would be a great idea for you. I cannot begin to imagine the rollercoaster of emotions you must be going through. Giving yourself something concrete to look at would probably be a great comfort for you

 

[Gkmk]

Fantastic news! When's your next appointment?

I'm on cd30. Long cycle for me. Anyone else had a long cycle on down regulation? I'm pretty sure af will arrive overnight, though...

Newbie yes it was 3 - 4 days late for me. If you know your ovulation day, af should not be delayed more of than 3 - 4 days.

 

[Gkmk]

21 DPO beta-hCG = 2204

Awesome number Clandie. I had no symptoms until 6 weeks. Looking at your hcg numbers I am sure the baby implanted early so I am sure you will have a very healthy pregnancy.

 

[ProfWife]

Clande - As long as I ate well and regularly, being a little more than normal and super tender breasts were my only "symptoms" (granted, this was also while my dad was in the hospital for a month...so, I was exhausted from that for weeks). Otherwise, I never had anything that would indicate pregnancy except for the missed period, blood tests and ultrasounds until I started getting headaches around weeks 8-10, followed by severe heartburn and eventually showing.

 

[ClandestineTX]

Have appointment for OB nurse next Wednesday, so probably no scan, but will hopefully leave with an idea of when I can get one!

 

[ClandestineTX]

Clande - As long as I ate well and regularly, being a little more than normal and super tender breasts were my only "symptoms" (granted, this was also while my dad was in the hospital for a month...so, I was exhausted from that for weeks). Otherwise, I never had anything that would indicate pregnancy except for the missed period, blood tests and ultrasounds until I started getting headaches around weeks 8-10, followed by severe heartburn and eventually showing.

Thanks, ProfWife! This is really it, except my breasts are only thinking about being sore. I have also found that walking is the most effective thing for battling exhaustion and I do actually eat very well and fairly regimented.

 

[newbie2013]

Clande, I hope everything is going well for you and continues to.

I had my estradiol test today, but still waiting for the results. I got all my stim meds that I'll start on Monday. Dh freaked out with all the syringes! He calmed down a bit when I explained that half of them were for mixing and half were for injecting. I'll call to make my first monitoring appointment for the 14th...

 

[newbie2013]

Has anyone heard from hopeful? She hasn't posted for a long time. Hope she's doing ok.

 

[kksy9b]

I have not heard from her. I tried to send a PM a few weeks ago but I'm not sure if it ever went through...was having phone issues at the time. I completely understand her needing to stay away...I just hope she is doing okay.

When will you have your estradiol results back? And pardon my lack of knowledge- but what does that test show you/mean?

 

[ProfWife]

Newbie - Make sure you always switch those syringes when injecting. I've had several friends forget that critical step...but they were reminded of it VERY quickly. Those large needles are NO joke!

Clandestine - Walking does help to a point. I've gone beyond that point now since I'm back in the classroom - fatigue is only cured by a nap. I'm anxious for my ob appt on Thursday because I HAVE to get some relief from this back pain...

 

[ClandestineTX]

I tried napping last weekend and half of this one. I actually wake up more tired and it's a vicious cycle. A decent 30+ minute walk gives me 3-4 hours of energy at a time, though. Doing what works and not complaining!

I have discovered jogging is out temporarily. Did only about a quarter mile in the middle of walk this morning and was rewarded with a single minor spotting episode. Have first appointment with OB-nurse-midwife on Wednesday, so will find out if that needs to stay out or if it's OK to try again in a few days.