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

[momwithbabies]

ProfWife: I'm jealous! It's always been my dream to go to Disney World! And I want to go before my kids get too much older. They are 9 and 6, so I think this year or next would be great. We also want to go to Universal Studios! I love roller coasters! Hope you get news soon.

 

[ProfWife]

Disney is fun at any age, but once they get too old 14+, the Magic Kingdom loses some appeal.

Universal Islands of Adventure is great if you like roller-coasters. There are lots of things to do for all ages there. Actual Universal Studios proper (the older park) isn't likely quite as good anymore. Most of the great rides were closed down or altered years ago, except for the ET ride. Jaws, Back to the Future, Hannah-Barbera, King Kong and Disaster have all either been altered or closed. I'm not a coaster person, but I had a blast at Universal with my in-laws in the spring.

My suggestion, if you can afford two trips, would be to pick one to do at a time OR stay long enough to spend a day per park with the kids. Fast passes (which can be done with the Disney wristbands if you purchase in advance now!) are a must at either park if there is something you really want to do.

We live here, but we rarely go to the parks. Only when hubby's family is in town. I did all the parks when I was younger (except Animal Kingdom). So, not too much has changed. Hubs and I are looking at annual passes to Sea World since I can get in free as a teacher.

 

[momwithbabies]

Thank you so much for the information! I will for sure tell my husband!!! It all sounds fun! I want to go so bad!!! I love Sea World, too. We go to the one in San Antonio almost every year.

 

[mummy2o]

Oh thats annoying. Fertility friend believes I've already ovulated, which I have no issue with, but it seems I'll have another short cycle. Oh well. on with the TWW.

 

[momwithbabies]

I'm waiting on a call back from a nurse at my OBGYN's office. I decided to call because my period was horrendous this cycle.

Last May, I went to the ER because of this awful pain in my left side. I assumed it was because of my period since I was on day one or two. After a vaginal ultrasound (not fun at all when you are on your period), they found nothing wrong. So then the ER doctor ordered a CT scan, which I believe I'm still paying for, and it showed my colon was inflamed. He therefore diagnosed me with diverticulitis.

Okay...here is why I think I was misdiagnosed. I'm not the healthiest eater by any means, but I do eat fiber and I'm only 31. Diverticulitis usually happens in elderly people. Also, this left side pain doesn't flare up just any old time. It's on day 1, 2, possible day 3 of my period. It happens quarterly.

The first time I experienced this horrible pain was a few days after I had my Cesearean. Do you think they cut something they weren't supposed to? I also have been told by several doctors that I may have endometriosis. Do you think that's it? Is that why I can't get pregnant again and my first two were luck?

Sorry for the long post, but I'm wondering if any of ladies have theories as to what is going on with my body. Yesterday, I passed quite a few huge clots. I am concerned that I have something wrong with me. Also, having the painful periods as I do, hydrocodone doesn't always take the pain away, even when I take 2 (500 mg). That's not normal.

 

[ProfWife]

I would say it sounds like endometriosis. The pains and inflammation can be caused by that. It is also possible that your first two weren't luck as endo can go into some remission or build over time. The only way that can be confirmed is through a laparoscopy. Worth it to know, though.

 

[momwithbabies]

Interesting about how endometriosis can go into remission. I haven't heard that. I'm still waiting for a call. I hope they call me soon so we can get the ball rolling.

 

[RaeChay]

Laparoscopy is the only definitive diagnostic test for endo, so it would make sense that your doc couldn't see it on us or ct, if that's what you have. C section can also be a risk factor, as endo tissue could adhere to the scar and begin to grow outside the uterus. It's a good idea to ask your PCP.

 

[kirstyjane13]

I just logged on to update about me, and I have seen your news hopeful. I am terribly sorry for your loss, sorry it is so late. My thoughts are with you and your husband. And my prayers are with baby Emma Xx

As for me, I found out 2 weeks ago I have 2 blocked tubes which I am really struggling to deal with and my partner is not overly supportive (I dont think he understands how upset I am) I will not know anymore until I see my consultant in july.

 

[ProfWife]

So sorry to hear about the blocked tubes. Hopefully there will be something that can be done to open them up - laparoscopy or something else.

Momwithbabies - "remission" wouldn't mean that it goes away...just that it doesn't hurt at the moment or has been suppressed by drugs or other such things. My sister has endo, had a hysterectomy, but still gets pains about once a month because of it. One of my friends with it had it surgically removed and has been pretty much fine ever since. Then there's another who has it grow back within months of removal. Everyone is incredibly different with how it occurs.

 

[momwithbabies]

The nurse called me back and she said he doesn't think it's diverticulits. My descending colon was inflamed on the CT scan, but she said that doesn't mean I have diverticulits. My doctor wants to see me June 19 to do a regular pelvic exam. I don't know why because that never shows anything. I told her that and she said it will be a good starting off point, and we will go from there. She did say it could be endometriosis. Idk, but whatever it is makes me really sick.

 

[momwithbabies]

I also didn't know my Cesearean makes me more at risk for endo. I guess I wouldn't had cared at the time because my daughter was breech. I was not going to have her vaginally...that's for sure

 

[momwithbabies]

Kirstyjane: I'm sorry your partner isn't being as supportive as you would like. I have no idea why guys do that sometimes. I guess maybe so that they aren't having to deal with the issue or they just don't get it..idk.

 

[nikkilucky77]

Kirstyjane: I was wondering about you. That is stinky about your partner ...hopefully he can start to realize how you are feeling.

Momwithbabies: Wowza...I hope you can get some answers...doesn't sound like a good time.

Hopeful: I hope to relax this summer .. summer break started today for me! What are you planning on doing this summer??

Atm I am just waiting for af to show up...I know she will be here. After dtd two nights ago...I had some pink spotting...which is always af's postcard saying I'm on my way. Sigh. One of us needs a bfp soon!!!! I pray everyday for us ...it will happen!!

 

[mummy2o]

I just logged on to update about me, and I have seen your news hopeful. I am terribly sorry for your loss, sorry it is so late. My thoughts are with you and your husband. And my prayers are with baby Emma Xx

As for me, I found out 2 weeks ago I have 2 blocked tubes which I am really struggling to deal with and my partner is not overly supportive (I dont think he understands how upset I am) I will not know anymore until I see my consultant in july.

I sorry about your tubes. I hope July comes quickly for you so you then know what you can do. I think men just see this whole TTC thing differently to us, like they want a baby and only do their part in the whole thing. They don't get the emotional side we get as they aren't programmed that way.

The nurse called me back and she said he doesn't think it's diverticulits. My descending colon was inflamed on the CT scan, but she said that doesn't mean I have diverticulits. My doctor wants to see me June 19 to do a regular pelvic exam. I don't know why because that never shows anything. I told her that and she said it will be a good starting off point, and we will go from there. She did say it could be endometriosis. Idk, but whatever it is makes me really sick.

I'm sorry your no further forward. I can't imagine how annoying it is for you.

Kirstyjane: I was wondering about you. That is stinky about your partner ...hopefully he can start to realize how you are feeling.

Momwithbabies: Wowza...I hope you can get some answers...doesn't sound like a good time.

Hopeful: I hope to relax this summer .. summer break started today for me! What are you planning on doing this summer??

Atm I am just waiting for af to show up...I know she will be here. After dtd two nights ago...I had some pink spotting...which is always af's postcard saying I'm on my way. Sigh. One of us needs a bfp soon!!!! I pray everyday for us ...it will happen!!

I'm sorry your out

 

[Hopeful2014]

@momwithbabies I want to go to Disney too! We have always put it off though. I'd like to go soon. I'm not sure if I want to ride the roller coasters or rides like that anymore, but I would love to walk around and see it all. I would love to go to Universal Studios and Sea World too. We have been taking day trips for the last couple of years, but we may go somewhere this year. I'm sorry you're in such pain and for the clots. That's the worst. I hope you get answers soon.

@ProfWife I hope they get in touch with you soon. I'm currently waiting for insurance problems to work out! It's so frustrating. I just wish people would be more on top of things.

@River54 That sounds like good news! Let us know what you find out on Thursday. Good luck! Congrats on your daughter's graduation. That's great!

@mummy2o Good luck in the TWW!

@kirstyjane13 Thank you so much. I'm sorry to hear that you have blocked tubes and that your husband doesn't quite understand how you feel. I really hope they have answers for you and a plan for fixing it. I'm glad you updated us!

@nikkilucky77 I plan to continue with walking and exercising. It's so helpful and I'm starting to get in a good pattern. We will talk to the specialist after the results from my blood tests come back. Then we'll start to plan our next steps. We plan to take my niece on some day trips around here. Yay for summer break! I can't wait until we start to get more BFPs! I hope af stays away.

AFM My physical exam went well, I think. She didn't make me use the speculum, which was a huge relief. I told her to use it if absolutely necessary to make sure I'm okay, but that I would prefer not to use it. The appointment was kind of rushed because I was supposed to do my blood work and then talk to the doctor more. However, they had to order special vials for the tests so I had to go back a couple days later. I should hear about the results in the next couple of weeks. It was strange. They took 6-8 vials, I think. They had to turn the lights out to insure that no light touched the blood. Then she was going to freeze them to send. A couple of nurses came by and asked what she was doing since the lights were out and the door was cracked. That procedure is not something they do there frequently. I feel a bit nervous. I'm hoping that nothing is seriously wrong. I'm hoping that they either see what caused the preeclampsia (blood clotting/autoimmune/etc.) and will know how to treat me next time or they do not see anything and will presume it was a fluke and decide how to treat me. It's hard because my due date is next week and that's what I should be getting ready for right now. Here's to hoping for good news.

 

[momwithbabies]

Hopeful: I'm so sorry you are going through all of this. I know next week will be extremely tough. I can't imagine the pain you are going through. You've been such a blessing to us on this thread. I pray that your blood tests come back with encouraging news.

 

[River54]

Hopeful: I want to thankyou for all the encouragement that you have on this thread, and that you take the time to respond to us all even though you are going through a tough time as well. I very much appreciate it! I hope you get some answers to as what happened, and it is something that they can prevent for next time.

 

[ProfWife]

Hopeful - Praying for clarity through your blood work and peace for the meantime. I can't even imagine how you're feeling right now.


AFM - 10 dpo - temps are still up (but that's from the progesterone). BFN this morning with smu. We'll see what is going to happen later this week/early next week. Still haven't heard from the clinic. So, I'm going to drive to the main office Friday and ask to sit down with a scheduler to get on their record for the cycle after next. I have an appointment with my GP one week from today for a followup on my thyroid stuff. I'm interested to see his opinions. If we aren't pregnant, I'll be on AF by then...which means I'll be primed for any blood work or routine testing he wants to run.

 

[RaeChay]

Hopeful/ thanks for the update. I've never heard of a blood test like that! I need to go look it up, it's interesting! I'm hoping with every fiber of my being that they either determine the eclampsia will likely not recur, or that it stems from something treatable.

As for next week- I can share from my experience of losing a much-loved, much-wanted baby at 24 weeks, that the week around the due date has been the absolute lowest I've ever felt. I hope it's not that way for you, but if you do start to go there...know that it gets better after that. Really slowly. You will always be sad about losing her, but you won't be sad every day, forever.

I am SO looking forward to some good news for you! I feel it coming