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

[River54]

lol - yes - got to see the little peanut! saw the heart beating and he measured fine! Strong beat of 140 and almost 7mm! (We decided to go with 'he/him' etc for a while, because I don't like 'it'...then maybe switch to 'she/her' etc for a bit...until we find out later on)

So, the fs was pleased with everything, and told us to come back at 10 weeks, and if things looks good then, we'd be released. They are setting us up with an OB in the same building, sounds like we'd have an intro appt with them before the 10 week scan maybe - i dunno.

I have to continue all meds til 10 weeks...crinone - how I hate your discharge...

Both of us are still trying to come to terms with me being actually pregnant. We've been trying for a long time, never gotten a positive, so now it just seems odd...can't really describe it. We are just hoping this peanut will be born and healthy I don't think either of us will start discussing names seriously until a few more months - OH said it will be easier to come to terms with it all when we see more of a baby shape instead of the small blob we've currently seen. OH is currently calling me 'expecting...impatiently'

 

[melann13]

Profwife, your new doc and options sound amazing!

I also came to peace after my MC and TTC that we WOULD have a baby. I had talked to DH about adoption before and while he was open he would tell me that we would have a baby and not to worry etc. I finally said that I wanted to SERIOUSLY discuss it so that in my mind I could be confident that we WOULD have children. Some how. We sat down, we talked about it. We talked about international vs domestic. We talked about age... all those things.While TTC was still stressful it gave my heart peace to know that we were on the same page and someday I WOULD be a mom.

 

[RaeChay]

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[ProfWife]

River - That is great news! Congrats again!

Melann - We've had a similar conversation. We're looking into what it would take to get the home studies done and such in the spring if we still aren't pregnant.

 

[momwithbabies]

Congratulations, River!!!

 

[Lazydaisys]

Great news river

 

[mummy2o]

That's great news River.

 

[Hopeful2014]

@River54 Congrats. Let me know when I should add you to the pregnancy thread.

@RaeChay Let me know when you want me to add you to the pregnancy thread as well.


AFM We're watching Gravity. It's pretty neat so far.

 

[RaeChay]

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[momwithbabies]

Hi, ladies. I had o type pain in my right ovary yesterday and EWCM with a blood tinged color to it. BD'd yesterday and hope to more tonight and tomorrow. I said several prayers at church today, yet again, for this to be our month. We shall see.

Hope everyone is doing okay.

 

[newbie2013]

Hi ladies,

It has been a while! I've been stalking but haven't had access to the internet privately so I could respond when I wanted to!

Great news for you River! And I'm sure there was another one I missed along the way as well. Sorry about that.

I'm still TTC but with no real news. Finally found time to go to the doctor again - trying a different one this time. I went to a fertility specialist directly this time to try to send a message to DH that I am serious about getting medical help with this since it hasn't happened naturally in the 2.5 years since I came off the pill (with a few months is randomly using condoms).

I've updated my journal with all my bits for those who stalk me.

Hoping to get back into a positive mood now that I'm back in my normal routine.

Thinking of you all!!

 

[mummy2o]

FX for you MOB. Hopefully this WILL be your month.

Newbie good luck on the change of doctor. Hopefully it will make your DH see sense. Men are so oblivious at times and don't understand what we go through.

AFM AF due tomorrow, BFN today. Starting a new diet Wednesday just due to being to busy to prepare things before then.

 

[Lazydaisys]

Update

I'm super excited because I start my first ivf next cycle. Dh is onboard

Hoping this summer amounts to good things. Hope everybody is doing ok?

Xxxx

 

[momwithbabies]

Lazy: I'm so happy for you! That's awesome news! Fingers crossed for next cycle!!!

 

[Hopeful2014]

@RaeChay Gravity was really good. It had an interesting story and great visuals. You should watch it!

@momwithbabies Good luck! I hope this is your month.

@newbie2013 I'm glad to hear from you again. I really hope this specialist has more plans for you after the testing. I'm sending loads of luck and positive vibes to you.

@mummy2o Good luck on your diet. What changes are you making?

@Lazydaisys Yay for IVF!! I'm so happy for you and can't wait for exciting news!


AFM I had my appointment with the specialist. It was good and mostly what I wanted it to be. He seems very professional, intelligent, and caring. This was definitely a change and something that I really wanted in my high risk case. He answered all 3 pages of my questions! HA! We wanted a solid plan and I feel like this is a good plan. He says we can try again!! We are ultimately optimistic, but obviously still nervous.

Overview:
-We could start trying at six months, but one year would give us better odds. We are all for having the best odds. We may start at nine months since it took so long the first time.
-I'll start taking baby Aspirin and extra Folic Acid at least 3 months before we start trying. (I will not have to take Heparin shots as of now.)
-I'll have an early ultrasound to match dating as we could have a smaller baby.
-I'll have steroid shots for baby's lungs, head, etc. at 24 weeks.
-I'll continue to see my OBGYN and also see him. I will start seeing him every other week at some point and then more than that the farther along I am.
-I'll have more appointments after 20 weeks.
-I'll monitor my blood pressure, weight, urine, etc. for any changes at home daily. He will write me a prescription for the urine sticks.
-I'll have more ultrasounds, non-stress tests, fluid checks, blood tests, umbilical cord (blood flow) checks, and growth checks especially in second half.
-I'll deliver at 32 weeks if severe pre-eclampsia develops. I'll deliver immediately if HELLP develops. I'll deliver at 37 weeks if mild pre-eclampsia or nothing develops.
-I'll get to try vaginal again unless it's an emergency. I should be able to get an epidural this time as long as my blood platelet levels are good.
-50% chance that I'll develop any form of pre-eclampsia again. This could range from mild to severe. (I like to think of the 50% chance that maybe I won't develop it!)
-10% chance that I'll develop HELLP again. However, he said I have very low odds of stroke, seizure, or organ failure (or getting as bad again) because I will be so heavily monitored.
-10% chance of placental abruption. (This is obviously the most scary part.)

 

[newbie2013]

Lazy - Awesome news!!!!!!! Super happy for you and crossing all my fingers and toes for you. I'm so happy your Dh is on board! Best of luck. I look forward to hearing your updates.

Hopeful - what an amazingly comprehensive plan! This doc sounds perfect for you. He sounds like he's considering everything that you've got concerns about and has an answer for them. I'm so happy that you've got a plan and can start trying again in the near future. Big hugs!

 

[ProfWife]

Lazy...it's quite a process. Praying for you as you take this step.

Hopeful...I'm glad you have the plan in place. I'm surprised they still advised a year. I'm sure this time you'll find you'll be okay. Definitely peace of mind that you'll be watched so carefully.

AFM...all our tests are in, but our appointment isn't until the 30th to go over results. Hubby will be leaving town the next week. That will be the week I'm testing. I told him I will NOT tell him if we are pregnant over the phone. So, he will just have to wait for coming home. Lol

 

[kksy9b]

Hopeful- your doctor sounds amazing! I am so happy that you have a full and comprehensive plan from the beginning, which I am sure will help take some of the stress away while you are trying. I know that you will have your rainbow baby in your arms soon

 

[River54]

Hopeful - I am glad you have a details plan and that he answered all your questions! Must be a good feeling to start soon, and to be monitored so closely this time!

 

[momwithbabies]

Hopeful: I am happy that the ball has started rolling for you. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

ProfWife: I'm hoping you get that positive next week! That would be awesome!

Newbie: I'm glad you are back and bring some of that positive attitude over here I need it for sure!

Mummy2o: Sorry about AF's impending arrival. I know it sucks. Good luck on your new diet. I need to start eating better as well. I am a lover of good food and a good glass or two of wine!

AFM: I don't know where I am in my cycle. Had EWCM yesterday, but luckily got BD in. I am just hanging out and happy that my husband is off all next week. Trying to convince him to go in a quick getaway or camping, but he's not too keen on it since we are scrimping just to get by. Camping is cheap, so I'm trying to work that angle. And no AF so it's the best time to go