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

[Hopeful2014]

@momwithbabies I feel so bad for you. I REALLY hope they get this figured out soon and you can get better. AF sucks and the regular pain is terrible. You shouldn't have to deal with this as well. Will you be seeing someone soon? AF on the baby aspirin is a little different so far. TMI- it's a bit more runny. This is great, though, because it should be thinning my blood which is what I need in the future. I'll get screenshots and attach some of my charts soon.

 

[momwithbabies]

Hopeful: I'm done seeing doctors for a while (unless something goes terribly wrong). I would like to see one, but with everything else going on and our money situation, it's difficult. I hope your lining is getting thick!

 

[nikkilucky77]

Clandestine: I am so excited!!! Is it official??? I was catching up and couldn't hit the next page buttons fast enough

Hopeful: I think getting in shape is a good idea. It never hurts . I need to work on that too since I've been back at school...wow I can feel how out of shape I am. I have a kiddo in a wheelchair that I need to lift in and out of his chair. So sore this week lol.

Momwithbabies: Ugh that stinks. I hope you can get some relief soon!!

 

[ClandestineTX]

Nicki - I think it's technically official, but with a guarded prognosis. Doc and I are still not 100% sure how we got here with my low estradiol level. My beta had a 1.8 day doubling time (which is fantastic, except we are talking and increase from 8-17 mIU/mL - like "not officially pregnant" depending on which scale is being used). Doc wanted a U/S asap to check my lining to see if we needed to give me other hormones to try to make this stick. Started spotting (very light) Friday night, was able to get U/S Saturday AM, spotting continued through Saturday and yesterday even had bright and dark red light bleeding. I was sure it was over. Bleeding tapered off to light brown/ tan spotting again last night and today. So incredibly nervous, anxiously waiting for U/S report and further instructions. Emailed doc about bleed and she told me to keep current plan and we knew this was a "hope" - and to wait and see what happens. So, official-ish, at least for the moment and really scary.

 

[melann13]

Praying for you Clandestine. What's the next step?

 

[ClandestineTX]

U/S report (from Saturday's exam) will hopefully be in today and that will let Doc know if I need something for my lining. Otherwise, if we still think this is ongoing will likely get another beta series this week. Just holding my breath right now.

 

[ProfWife]

Oh praying this is just a slow start to a beautiful ending! You'll be in my thoughts!

 

[momwithbabies]

Hoping for the best, Clandestine! I can't imagine the anticipation you're feeling.

 

[nikkilucky77]

Clandestine-I am hoping and praying for you

 

[ClandestineTX]

U/S report only had transabdominal results, even though they did a transvaginal, also... which is super frustrating. My lining is only 4.9 mm, which is way below the ideal of 8 mm of more. Doc asked for new beta plus progesterone and estradiol, which I just had drawn. Mostly tan/brown spotting with randomly interspersed light bleeds, but not like a period and only very minor cramping. I did have Hubster pick up some FRERs last night, to kill time while waiting for U/S report - was friggin' blazing positive, which suggests hCG progression, even though it's not a guarantee this will stay around. Still holding my breath, next labs due back tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Hopeful2014]

@momwithbabies Thanks. I hope it's not so bad from now on. How are things with your husband? I hope you all are doing better.

@nikkilucky77 I definitely feel a lot healthier now. I needed to get in better shape/health for myself, but I know it should help in a future pregnancy as well. How's work going?

@ClandestineTX I can't wait until I can make it official on here. I'll wait for you to tell me when to update. I know it's scary. I hope you get peace with it soon and can start enjoying yourself. The transabdominal results will not be as clear as the transvaginal results at this point. Good luck tomorrow. Fingers crossed for great labs!

@ProfWife How are you?

 

[Hopeful2014]

Here are some of the charts from my Fitbit Flex. Today was a monumental day because I officially hit the "50 lbs weight loss goal" for me.

Picture 1:
Top chart shows levels of activity throughout the day.
Bottom chart shows level of sleep activity.

Picture 2:
Top chart shows calories intake and calories burned.
Bottom chart shows number of steps.

Picture 3:
My weight loss chart.

 

[ClandestineTX]

Well done on the workouts and weight loss!!!

I am avoiding use of the p-word and making it official anywhere for now. First of two second beta series will be back tomorrow afternoon, the second will be drawn Thursday and back on Friday. Hoping for good doubling, but also higher levels overall. The spotting (with episodes of bleeding) seems to have dulled to scant spotting only - hoping it stays that way. Also starting suppositories tomorrow to try to help build my lining and increase blood flow, etc. Just keeping my FX for now.

 

[pathos]

Congrats Hopeful, that's huge!

Clandestine, looking forward to your good news.

 

[ProfWife]

Congrats, Hopeful!! Big milestone! I hope you found a way to celebrate!

 

[ClandestineTX]

Yesterday's beta came back at 84 mIU/mL - that's a 52 hour doubling time since the second one last week, which is all we can ask for - NORMAL!

My estradiol (E2) and progesterone are both low - doubling current progesterone supplement and will start estradiol/ Viagra supplement tomorrow (yes, Viagra... the chemical in it apparently increases uterine blood flow and increase placental and fetal growth - who knew?)

Next betas will be drawn in the AM and I will get them back Friday afternoon.

FX... and more waiting.

 

[ProfWife]

84!!! We're getting in the really good numbers now! May just have been a threatened bean...but it sounds like all might be well. Hoping with you that the tests keep on coming back strong!

 

[nikkilucky77]

Clandestine: That is sounding good! 84. It sounds like you have a tough bean in there...that is a good thing! I am so hopeful for you!

Hopeful: Work is great! I love being back at school. I am so proud of you for meeting your weight goal! Amazing

Atm I just ovulated with the strongest opks I ever had...hoping that is a good sign. It is 3 dpo and I know it is too early but I have been having a very active midsection. Crossing my fingers this month my bean will stick! I finally feel at ease because I know I can get pregnant where before I wasn't sure if it was even possible.

Happy hump day everyone!!

 

[ProfWife]

Nikki - Sounds like our cycles might be together this go around!

@Hopeful - I'm hanging in. About 3dpo...hanging around and waiting to see what will happen.

 

[nikkilucky77]

Prowife: Very nice...cycle buddies! I thinking positive for us!