Mid-August Testers

[InHisHands]

CH - awww what a bad break.

Lisette, Nic -- i want updates today!!! I'm so excited for you.

AFM I'm still experiencing cramping. Right now its more like a pulled muscle or how your muscle feels after you get a shot... mainly on my right side. I read up on it online and some say it is just the ligaments and muscles stretching/tearing. Others talk about how its eptopic, tearing placenta and etc. I'm trying really hard not to get worked up over it and just mentioning it next week at my appointment as i have no discharge, fever, or blood. I would feel so much better if i could just feel my little one move.

 

[CHDickey]

Hands it will be okay!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

 

[InHisHands]

Snow, your temp went back up!!!!

 

[snowflakes120]

Oh Hands. I really hope you feel better soon. Try not to worry (and I know easier said then done) I am sure everything is fine. Maybe just give your MW a ring and see what she says. I bet it is just stretching.

CH - Well that sucks about Hubby's deposit. And sorry for all the stress going on right now in your life. I think you need a massage!!

Bex - Gimme the scoop on your symptoms girl!

Bea - Yea, some heartburn but I get it alot anyways. CM is creamy. And I think my cervix is high - I am kinda a novice at that.

Lisette & Nic - Hooray for scans today!! Such a big Mid-August testers day!

AFM, AF due today. Temp raise but I think it is a fluke because I slept with my thick fuzzy socks on last night. Usually I wake up and take them off in the middle of the night but I didn't last night so I am afraid that it might have affected the temp alot as when I woke up my feet were like burning up!! We'll see though. Gonna continue to wait it out. Still no real symptoms to go by.

 

[InHisHands]

CH - I do feel really bad for your hubby. It's embarrassing enough to make a deposite. I can't imagine going in and them telling you they didn't want it. I hope things calm down soon for you.

Snow - if you don't start today, will you test tomorrow?

 

[snowflakes120]

CH - I do feel really bad for your hubby. It's embarrassing enough to make a deposite. I can't imagine going in and them telling you they didn't want it. I hope things calm down soon for you.

Snow - if you don't start today, will you test tomorrow?

I'm debating on it. I want to go out and get a pack of FRER's tonight. I have a CB digi at home that came with my pack of OV tests but I want to wait for that one. I also have 2 EPT tests that my sister gave me before she left for Africa - they expired last month and are either blue dye or I think they might be digi - she just gave them to me in the sleeves with no box or anything.

 

[NotNic]

As much I would love to know now Snow, if it's meant to be you'll still be pregnant if you delay your testing and there is a chance if you test too soon you might get a false -ve. That said I do not blame you i'd you tested immediately. It's way to exciting! Even if your socks contributed don't you think that your temps would have probably stayed the same as yesterday rather than going back up? Can't wait to hear though!

Hands - what you are experiencing sounds like what I had at your point. I had two weeks of twinges, cramps and rib ache where everything was moving. After that settled down I felt more movement (I'm hoping was Pip), so you might feel your baby move soon. Definitely call ur mw though if you're concerned.

CH - how are you feeling today? When will you hear back on oh's bloods?

On my way to the hospital now. Really quite scared. BIG butterfly moments over here! Lisette you must be in there now. Thinking of you! Xx

 

[NewbieLisette]

Hey girls :wave:
Just a quick update from my phine to tell ya Went great perfect measuring 9weeks with strong heartbeat!!! Sssoooo happy! Nic thinking of u love xoxo will catch up soon from the office!

 

[snowflakes120]

Thanks for checking in Lisette!! I am sooooooooo happy for you!!! Hoorayyy!! I bet you are just over the moon!!

 

[NotNic]

Hiya ladies! So scan went well though baby was snoozing in an odd position so they sent me away to have a drink and a walk and after that it was much clearer. Baby is measuring bang on average for everything - 50 percentile so hubby and I might have balanced ourselves out with this one! Also we wanted to stay team yellow and that's just ad well as the baby is currently breech and they couldn't see anyway!

Lisette - fabulous news for you! I hope you can enjoy this a bit more now.

Xxx

 

[MrsBea23]

Bex - I had loads of cramping at the start I am sure that is normal, might even be a good sign.

CH - Wow that is allot going on and wow you are driven, will that be really young to be a head teacher? What a shame for DH poor thing I hope he is made of tough stuff and this doesn't put him off, I think it would freak my DH out a little bless him.

Hands - Didn't you get a surprise scan at one point? If so then there is no way you are having an ectopic they would of picked it up at the time. It just sounds like RLP to me don't worry (ha ha nice coming from me) I am sure all is fine.

Snow - Heartburn was my only sign so hopefully it is a good one for you as well and a high cervix is great. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.

Lisette - Yay that is awesome news I am so pleased it is all going well, did they give you some pics? Are you going to get a doppler? Wow that is a pretty high stress job you have there not that many female traders over here you must be good.

Nic - That is fantastic, did you get your measurements? Did they give you lots of pics. What was your sonographer like?

 

[Srbjbex]

Bea - thanks for the reassurance! I hope it's burrowed in good now, and not going anywhere!

Lisette and Nic - so pleased to hear about you scans, so happy they went well lots of lovely healthy babies, that's what we like!

Snow - another high temp, fantastic! I don't think it can be all down to socks! I had heating on and heating off and all sorts this time, I don't really think it makes too much difference, you test whenever feels right for you. Were all here for you!

Hands - I think bea is right, if it was ectopic, I'm sure it would have been picked up before now, hope it's not too painful for you honey!

CH - wow you are busy! You obviously work very head, and really have a passion for your job!

 

[NewbieLisette]

Hey girlies :wave:

What a day

Coming into work was really rough...like who can work right now! Apprantly my boss and his demanding clients

So I've quickly read all the lovely updates and really super happy for high temps and good appt Nic!!!

CH sooo sorry to hear about the craziness girlie

Bex how ya feeling today? A little more real?

Hands don't worry girlie, did you call your mw just to ask what it could be? Has the pain dubsided a little?

Bea thank you darling...i did get some pics and will try to scan and upload tonight! Soooo sureal

 

[NotNic]

I wrote a long response and it didn't work

Bea - the Sonographer was very nice. He was calm and very patient! Because of our family histories we had a LOT of questions, and he did his very best to point bits out to us that we were concerned about.

Our measurements were:

Estimated weight: 379g
BPD (head diameter) - 50.7mm, 50 percentile
Femur length - 32.6mm, 48 percentile
Head circumference - 193.2mm, 51 percentile
Tummy - 160.2mm, 50 percentile

So pretty much where it needs to be. At this stage we don't need any further scans which we're really pleased about.

My mum was desperate for me to find out baby's flavour. When I told her that we couldn't have found out if we wanted to, she made a joke that already baby doesn't behave and knows it's own mind! I think it may already have got signs of showing my obstinance!

Also it looks like Pip might have my nose. I'm really hoping this might be the case. OH doesn't have the most refined profile, bless him. Pip also has a really pouty mouth. OH's top lip is very pouty. He looks like a cherub when he sleeps with his top lip and his long eyelashes. It looks like this baby might have the same and if it has my bottom lip too then it's going to have a great mouth for lipstick! Sods law says with a feminine profile, it's just bound to be a boy now! LOL

Lisette - I'm a PA at an Investment Bank, but in Corporate Finance. The fun never stops does it?! I look after two hectic teams and it always gets worse when we're working on or launching a deal, and we have two on atm. On the upside I'm kept so busy that my brain doesn't have time to dwell on things. I also think my job helped me to focus through first tri. Just because I had MS or heartburn, or any other symptom, the job still needs doing. Deadlines don't disappear, trips don't get cancelled and announcements on the LSE still need to go out! Hopefully you'll find that your job helps your weeks to fly by like mine did.

CH - Wow. You like to be kept busy too! Good luck with your exam this wkend. I really don't know how you fit everything in. You sure do need a proper holiday. Bea, Bex and I live in some of the best tourist spots in the UK. We could be your private tour guides if you ever come over!

Hope you're all doing well. So excited about this week now! I agree with Lisette. This is a great week for Mid-August testers! xx

Oh and Bea - lovely looking aubergine!

 

[NotNic]

Okay - that was still pretty long.

 

[InHisHands]

Bex - I'm with Bea. I had menstral type cramps up till about 14 weeks. They were real persistant the first 8 weeks and then slowly began to back off. So cramping can actually be a good sign

Bea - I didn't think about the scan. doh! Does the worrying ever end? BTW Congrats on being in 3rd Tri... totally jealous!!! (i believe 3rd tri begins at 28?)

CH - What cycle day are you on? I really am hoping you get your BFP soon. Hang in there! I agree with the others though, you need to just take a vacation, go to a spa, or something. BTW are you ready for state testing season to begin? I get my trainning on it next week.

Lisette- How amazing hearing your baby's heart beat and seeing him or her move around on the screen!!! I was totally the same way after my ultrasound. I couldn't concentrate at work... i was just soooooooo in love. Do you know how many bpm baby's heart was? I can't wait to see the pictures!!

Nic - Are you getting excited now.. has it hit home? Baby is healthy.. no heart defects and has your nose (probably)!!!!! How long did the scan last for? Oh im so jealous... i totally want to see my kiddo. Do you have pictures??? Is it a problem that baby is breeched?

Snowflake - I understand not wanting to get your hopes up. TTC is more of a difficult journey than i ever thought it would be. I'm rooting for you sis and can't wait to see what tomorrow brings (high temps or new cycle on its way).


--- Thanks for the comfort girls. I'm sure the achy feelings im having is stretching due to the fact that i dont have any other discomforts. Either way, i'll bring it up next week at my appointment. As they day went on, even though there are parts that are still achy, it isn't as painful and not as much of my belly aches. Maybe you guys are right and its just baby making room and i'll feel him or her soon. I really don't understand how baby is about 8 inches head to toe and i can't feel him or her move yet. How can you not feel something 8 inches long move in you?

 

[CHDickey]

Shoot not ready at all! We are changing tests this year. They are increasing the rigor o we will see!!

No witch and cd 28 but checked normally 26 day cycle with spotting on cd 24 and 25...And my discharged is almost super light pink but still no blood or major spotting. Only get the light pink if I actually go up and check. Sorry tmi. So expecting it any day now!

 

[InHisHands]

No, actually that's not TMI at all!!!! I don't want to get your hopes up, but sweetie my BFP cycle sounds similar to what you are experiencing.

I normally had my period 13 dpo. On 14dpo i started to have some pinkish/brownish tinge to my discharge and was sure AF was coming... on 15dpo the same thing... crampy like before AF and everything.... 16dpo still the same. It was only noticeable when i wiped. I was for sure thinking i was wasting a test and that AF would come later on that day, but i tested anyways. When i saw the line appear i thought man that control line is a little off.... and then right after i thought that, up popped the control line behind the other.

I have so much PMA for you and i understand why you think AF is coming. After all this time i know you don't want another let down, but i so hope she isn't coming and that you'll get your BFP!!!!!

I won't ask when you'll test, because i know you'll do it when you are ready.

Keep us posted!

 

[snowflakes120]

Tested and got the biggest fatest negative. Stark white. I guess at least the B6 is doing what it is supposed to be doing by extending my LP.

 

[InHisHands]

Awwww... either that or the expiration date messed with the test. I'm still holding out for you girl, im sorry that it was a BFN. Either way you are right... it's a good thing. Either BFP will come soon or the b6 is working.