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

River: that's great news. I'm glad its going well.

Prowife: I'm glad your new clinic is going well. It sounds like they are lovely staff there. I'm also glad they've given you a new positive outlook on this whole TTC time as it does seem you can get stuck in a rut at times and less motivated.

Clandestine: I'm sorry you had another CP. There was a lady in my TTCAL group who could only hold pregnancies until week 5 and then they up her progesterone and now has a lovely little girl. Don't give up, at least you know you can get pregnant and that's half the battle in itself. Also they have a plan in place for next time.

Momwithbabies: It depends what type of bloods they are. I know in the UK and we're normally behind all you guys in the US they generally have our bloods back in a week to two depending what it is, but if its routine things it can be back within 3 days. Depends how busy they are I guess. Sorry your still crampy though :( Could be good signs. I thought that all last time and it was AF. I swear pregnancy has messed up with my AF signs and got a whole new bunch.

AFM I'm more calm today. I was crying more or less for 24 hours about this whole situation. So they cancelled my OH statement yesterday 10 minutes before the interview. I mean seriously who does that? Because they we're short staffed so could he come today. Since the other alternative is to be arrested and go in a police car it doesn't give you much choice. So he's going today. But they did tell him they are going to arrest him on suspicion of child abuse. When I got home and he told me this I was like WTF and they are only going on the paediatricians report. From what he could work out, he was in a bad signal area, that if there is no further evidence all charges will be dropped. I'm clear in this whole situation, but it doesn't make it any better. He isn't a bad father and he wouldn't purposely hurt his daughter, who he loves probably more than me, and take her to the doctors or hospital if he a, abused her in the first place or b, if he didn't think she needed medical attention.

On a better note I managed to take Erika for her first swimming lesson and she loved it. She made friends with an orange octopus and was chatting away to it like no tomorrow. She was surrounded by other babies and wanted to befriend the inanimate object, fine kid that's your choice. She did well for all of the lesson to be honest. She had enough when we we're just about to get out so the 30 minute time slot is just right for her.

As for the TTC still waiting to ovulate. It should be happening over the weekend-tuesday. I think FF is a bit out of sync due to my irregular cycles before hand and have given me an estimated ovulation time between now and a week and a half away. I also ordered some pregnancy tests purely as I wanted to find out before my period comes. I hate the TWW so much.
 
Congrats river!
My hcg was also doubling around 56 or 58 hours.
 
@ProfWife I'm really looking forward to the meeting. I hope he is optimistic about it and has a good plan. I'm glad you had such a great appointment. I think being satisfied and/or supported by the people can make a difference. I hope this is the first step toward your BFP. I look forward to hearing more about your consult!

@River54 Fingers crossed for Friday.

@ClandestineTX Thanks! I also want to continue walking during a future pregnancy. I know it will help. I'm also hoping that I can show them that I'm getting back into shape and that unless there's a good medical reason for waiting a long time that they let me start trying again as soon as I want. My husband and I co-wrote a letter to her that he read at the funeral. I haven't written much else, but I do talk to her. We planted flowers in honor of her. I'm hoping we can continue to do more and more. I've heard of the movie, but I haven't looked into it yet. But I will. I'm very hopeful for you. I really think the Femara and progesterone will help. Fingers crossed that this is the cycle!

@momwithbabies I'm not sure how long it would take to get them back. I'm not sure if mine would take longer than yours, but it was around two weeks for me. I hope they call soon! Fingers crossed that baby is implanting and that af stays away.

AFM I read a great post from Andrew W.K. that he wrote in response to someone asking about losing a friend. I definitely found truth in his response and think that it could apply to most loss. It would be a good source of advice to most people. Click here to read it.
 
Hopeful: I never thought about falling in love with the pain of losing someone, but it totally makes sense. The pain you feel is how you express your love for someone you've lost. I also like that he says to talk about your pain when you want to...how silence is powerful. I had several aha moments with that article, so thank you for sharing. And I hope that his words, as well as the ladies of this awesome forum, have given you some comfort.

AFM: I got a call that my blood test, except for my Bilirubin, were fine. My Bilirubin was at a 2.6, and she said the normal was a 1. I reminded here that I have Gilbert's Syndrome (harmless liver condition), but she said the doctor wants to check it again in a month. He also wants to do an ultrasound on me, which never shows anything, as well. So, no answers about the weird pain in my descending colon during that time of the month and no reasons why I'm not pregnant. I'm a tad angry because it just seems like I'm wasting money with no solutions! I'm waiting for the medical bills, as my insurance doesn't cover anything that's not preventative care. I'm still paying for the CT scan I had two years ago, lol!!! I would rather be spending money on having a baby. Grrrr!!!! Plus, I think AF is on her way soon. 12 DPO and crampy. I'm so tired of it! Forgive my frustration as I am not in the best mood right now. Probably PMS:(
 
Hopeful- that was a beautiful letter, thank you for sharing it. I know what the writer who lost his friend meant about now being afraid that other people he loves might die too- DH is a firefighter and following the loss, I was unreasonably terrified for weeks that I would never see him again when he left for work in the morning. Loss really messes with you.

MWB- I'm sorry about all the runaround with your doctor. If you feel the US and extra stuff really won't reveal anything, can you tell them that- and ask for an RE referral? At least that way you can get your MDs opinion on how important running these tests may be (a lot of docs just do stuff to "rule out" for CYA purposes, without realizing their patient doesn't have the type of insurance coverage for that) and then you can at least spend money on medical reasons that have value to you.
 
Thank you, RaeChay. Maybe I should inquire more about other options. And I totally get CYA! I would be the same way as a doctor!

I've been wondering if I should see a fertility specialist. But then again, it seems like that would be more money and of course, no promises. Idk...I wish I had a crystal ball! But I need to talk everything over with my husband. It's his money as well.

I hope you are doing well.
 
I think our plans to continue actively walking are perfectly OK!
Check out this runner today:
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That is a cool story! I can't imagine being in that good of shape, pregnant or not!

AF wakened me this morning before my alarm went off with painful cramping and spotting. I knew she was on her way, but it still sucks. I hope this month isn't awful pain like the last. On to TTC cycle #54, lol! SMH...
 
I'm sorry AF got you momwithbabies (so going to start calling you mwb) hopefully next cycle will be luckier.
 
@momwithbabies I had many aha moments with it as well. I really liked how he expressed things. It's a sad topic, but it made me feel positive after reading it. I agree that talking about those we love and remembering them once they are gone is the way they stay around. I think that's one thing that's unfortunate for people who lose babies. Although they have personalities, memories, and likes and dislikes, only the parents get to know these things intimately. Talking about the loss of babies seems to be discouraged at times, but no one would say that to someone who lost a partner or parent. I think one thing for me will be to talk about her and remember her daily and on special occasions. She won't be there, but her memory and her spirit will be with me. I'm so sorry that you didn't get any answers from the blood test and that your insurance isn't covering it. We are here to listen to all your frustrations. I'm sorry that af came. I hope it's not as painful.

@RaeChay I was so afraid of losing others after it as well. I had them check my husband's vitals while we were there. We have both been nervous about anything and everything. I never felt this way after other losses. I think it has to do with me thinking I was so healthy and this still happened to me. Plus it's never natural to lose a baby and after that happens a person is afraid that anything can happen. I was so paranoid about myself as well even after they told me I was okay and released me. I was afraid for weeks and continued to panic at the sign of any odd thing. I didn't want my husband to leave me alone. That's not something they prepare you for afterwards.

@ClandestineTX I would be so worried about my belly bouncing around! (That reminds me: I've been trying to add a little running to my walking, but I'm going to need a better bra/sports bra first. I don't think me running in place (in my house) while supporting my chest with my hands is really appropriate. Ha!) I really do want to continue to walk. I'll keep it up as long as the doctor allows it. Bed rest might be a possibility at some point, but I hope it doesn't get to that point. How are you?
 
i got myself a pedometer and since two weeks i take at least 8000 steps daily, and i feel better. I was a smoker so i have never been good with cardio exercises, i get out of breath within minutes. but walking is fun and easy. when its rainy or damp outside, (i know its lame) but i do laslie sansone walk at home :blush:
 
Leslie Sansone's videos are not lame at all. I can burn the same calories in 2-3 miles with her that I would on a treadmill at a longer stretch. No shame in that! :-D
 
MWB sounds good. I never thought about an easy name to type when I created my profile, lol! I like the sound of MWB, though. I don't know why!

Painful cramps and tons of bleeding...cue meds and heating pad! I'm at the pool right now not swimming because I'm afraid my tampon will bleed out like last time! Soooo hot today!!!!
 
I kept thinking about what MWB stands for, other than momwithbabies. I looked at the Urban Dictionary and it said, "Mother with benefits." OMG!!! Lol! I promise I'm not crazy, but I thought it was funny!
 
Pathos I think I did exercise up until 14 weeks. But I kept bleeding so I was advised to stopped as I didn't want to cause a miscarriage if I could help it. It never dawned on me to keep walking though! Although I guess having a 6 year old also and taking him places counts also.

mwb: I think that's funny! I don't think we think about our user names about the time of creation. I only chose this one as my son was called Ossian, so I need to change it to O&E now and for any further children I am lucky enough to have. I'm sorry AF is really painful for you. Mine have changed since the birth. It use to be a consistant steady flow through out, but now I get really heavy days like you do. It sucks really as I start on a Tuesday and Erika's swimming is a Wednesday so 1 out of 4 lessons I feel like you do, but I get no choice but to go in as I paid for her lesson!

AFM I ovulated 3 days ago. TWW here I come. I hate this part though. Its the worse part in the TTC.
 
Mummy2o: I agree that the TWW is the worst because it's just a waiting game. Hope yours turns out good:)
 
TWW is miserable (I'm 6 days into it now).

I scheduled my first RE consultation at a fertility clinic finally. I need pre-authorization apparently, though. So, waiting on a call from my insurance company. I'm pretty sure they cover the appointments/consults + tests but not any treatments. I'm still praying I'll get a positive over the weekend and then be able to cancel all my appointments lined up. If only, if only...
 
@pathos Walking is great for you. I really enjoy it as well. I had not heard of Leslie Sansone, but I looked her up. I believe in walking at home as well. I'll walk in the bedroom or down my hallway to get lots of steps in. I'm averaging 1,700 steps in 15 minutes in quick walks up and down my hallway. I find that I walk faster and burn more calories if I walk quickly like that instead of walking outside. I tend to slow down or look around outside because it's with my dog.

@ProfWife I agree. Sometimes I wish I had a treadmill so I could get in extra steps at night. I like walking back and forth while I watch TV. I'm sure it looks silly, but it works! I hope you do get your BFP this weekend. Fingers crossed!!

@momwithbabies I'm so angry for you! I wish they would find out how to ease your pain and heavy bleeding. I hate af and how it interferes with life sometimes. Feel better!

@mummy2o Good luck.
 
:haha: so as Leslie says walk walk walk! :winkwink:
Hopeful, wow 1700 steps in 15 min, that's fast. I feel like humpty dumpty with my pace.

River54, have you seen the ges. sac? :happydance: your numbers look great.
 

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