ok so who wants to get pregnant in 2011? (closed group)

[nypage1981]

hello girls!

Preethi- so jealous! lol. I love baby girls so much I cried in the store the other day while looking at baby girl stuff because I felt like I wanted one so bad! You will have so much fun. Plus, she is healthy so that is wonderful! Happy 20 weeks girl. Seems unreal that we are here huh!

NDH- I am also amazed you are so far. Woo woo!

Huggles- I was thinking that about you too, I canot believe 15 weeks. Wow!

Flying- Lovely bump and I want to steal your kitty! So cute!

Sarah- thats so disapointing to get stupid AF again. i was getting excited for you, but just be patien it will happen. Maybe when you are not trying it will! Seems to happen that way to a lo of women.

Dew you too, I hope this cycle is your turn, since sarah believes she is after you, so the next can be hers then we have everyone! I want us all preg at the same time so bad!

I was going on 2 years of different types of TTC and NTNP and im just turned 30. So I know how frustrating it can be, and it one time just happened. Thats life, and its so beautiful really.

I am home from work already today...I had some wicked things going on with my tummy last night. I began not feeling too well at work yesterday, then by the time night came, the discomfort was so bad I debated an ER visit pretty much all night. I was in tears it hurt so badly, but didn't want to go to ER as I expect the only thing they could do was give me a Cat scan to see in there, and im not willing to subject my baby to that radiation...so I beared through it. It was aweful, and today still felt horrible, specially as I hadn't eaten since lunch yesterday. I couldnt' even keep water down I worry about my gallbladder possibly, or an ulcer, but want to just see what happens rather than go in right now. The cramping pain is letting up today, now im just trying to recover from not sleeping, not drinking, not eating...I feel crappy and achey from vomiting so violently. I hope its just a bad wave of MS suddenly....who knows?

Enough of poor me, hope you are all well today and to all.

Mummy- yes, I love little girls! What do you wish for this time?

 

[Dew]

Sorry Sarah all I can do is give you a big hug and loads of good wishes that it happens soon for you

NY, sorry you are having such bad pain, you are a strong woman...now let's just hope it is one of those pregnancy related things that comes and goes and does not really mean much take proper rest, it's terribly hot in MN again today so stay cool and hydrated.

AFM, got my smiley today so should ovulate either today or tomorrow, will know from my BBT chart. This time I am much more relaxed taking temps in morning. Thanks for all your good wishes!

 

[nypage1981]

Thanks Dew- I am hating the heat also because its making me feel even worse and cant get comfortable enough to sleep well. Ugh. And we coach soccer tonight. I can't think of anything so horrible! I would feel bad to skip it because while Sean is on the field with the kids, I really think I should be on the side with the other kids and making sure they are cool, and hydrated.

 

[Dew]

NY, Just remember to take care of yourself first. Stay in shade. Ugh! It's so windy right now.

 

[Huggles]

ny - perhaps you could visit a gp for a check if you don't want the ER. Just be careful it's not something like appendicitis as that causes enormous belly pain (not always only on the right - the pain can be referred to the rest of the belly), and it can also result in lots of vomiting. Might be safer to just check with a dr. You can always refuse a catscan if they suggest one.

 

[sarahincanada]

man its hot! Im sooooo not prepared to show off my pale flabby skin!

So Im driving home, realize I have a pretty easy month this month with work and really feel like doing something proactive about the TTC thing. We had a marathon of sex this month and it didnt work! so I just caved and phoned the FS office today to book my clomid w/monitoring! you leave a message and they call you back.

havent told hubby yet, he really wanted to wait. What mainly prompted me to do it was that I just found out that his sister has booked her wedding for May next year....she and MIL would be stressed if I was giving birth that month so I thought Id moved things forward and then have August off which is a May birth. Of course they would be happy for us, but I know it would be difficult to have both in one month. They are going to be having family fly over from poland for the wedding and everything, so a birth would just add to the stress.

Im mainly want to go for the monitoring of the ovaries and the lining...that will be soooo interesting. So Im thinking I will do June/July doing this, have a break in August as my family is here and thats a May baby, and then perhaps start IUI in September. I will have to see how clomid is for me first.

 

[Dew]

Sarah, I like your plan for monitoring ovaries/follicles/lining etc plus may be you could go for progesterone level test too and then if thngs are taking longer to work, go for IUI but I don't understand your need to take Clomid. Isn't this drug used to induce ovulation and in my opinion you ovulate every month between CD13-16, your LP is about 14 days. All that sounds good to me. I am curious to see if your doc will recommend Clomid to you.

Why don't you sun-tan your skin I got so badly tanned during Florida trip now the skin has started to peel off

 

[nypage1981]

Thanks girls, I will talk to GP on wed when I go again see what he thinks. I do not think its appendicitis just because its been like this since getting pregnant....just last night got worse. Last time I saw the doc I mentioned the pain and stomach issues and he thought take lactose out of my diet but I wasn't convinced...idk. Maybe I should just try that instead of loving my dairy products. If this is all pregnancy related...this is a Mean Bean! I am getting a bit better, held down water, grapes, and cheerios so far today so Im making big steps. Not feeling bean though, so hope im not starving the poor little thing.

Sarah- you have to start the clomid within the next couple of days, is that going to happen? I think the plan is a good one, and can' hurt anything. Seems you've had an epiphany and you best go with that feeling! Hope DH will understand your stance.

 

[sarahincanada]

Sarah, I like your plan for monitoring ovaries/follicles/lining etc plus may be you could go for progesterone level test too and then if thngs are taking longer to work, go for IUI but I don't understand your need to take Clomid. Isn't this drug used to induce ovulation and in my opinion you ovulate every month between CD13-16, your LP is about 14 days. All that sounds good to me. I am curious to see if your doc will recommend Clomid to you.

Why don't you sun-tan your skin I got so badly tanned during Florida trip now the skin has started to peel off

I think she said its not just for ovulation, it also makes the eggs better....which could be my problem? I will ask that when the nurse phones.

oh and my pale english skin just burns, goes red and then peels, I dont seem to have any pigment that tans!!! so Im scared of skin cancer as I burn easily so tend to use a high SPF. I do put light fake tan on, just havent done any of that yet!

 

[sarahincanada]

Sarah- you have to start the clomid within the next couple of days, is that going to happen? I think the plan is a good one, and can' hurt anything. Seems you've had an epiphany and you best go with that feeling! Hope DH will understand your stance.

the card I was given said to phone CD1, so the nurse will probably phone me by tomorrow and book me in to go see them the next day. they can fill the prescription there.

I hope its the right thing, if I am ovulating normally and everything is good I wonder if clomid will over stimulate and I will have a million follicles and the cycle be cancelled

hope you feel better soon....that sucks

 

[Dew]

Reliable info on Clomid:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000752/

https://www.drugs.com/pro/clomid.html

 

[MummyCat]

Sarah... I can really understand why you'd want to give clomid a try! I hope it helps you conceive hun!

NY.. hope you feel better soon hun! How awful that you were in so much pain!

To answer your question, I don't mind either to be honest... but if forced to state a preference, I'd say girl probably because I've had one and love her so much!!

Hope you're all ok!!

 

[Dew]

Sarah, unless you have already set your mind on starting Clomid, I would suggest monitoring follicle production/ovaries etc on U/S this month, that way your gynec will be able to take a wiser decision with regards to your treatment. I always worry about messing things up unnecessarily by taking such medications or hormone affecting natural products. Just my opinion and suggestion to you

 

[sarahincanada]

Sarah, unless you have already set your mind on starting Clomid, I would suggest monitoring follicle production/ovaries etc on U/S this month, that way your gynec will be able to take a wiser decision with regards to your treatment. I always worry about messing things up unnecessarily by taking such medications or hormone affecting natural products. Just my opinion and suggestion to you

thanks Dew, Im just going by what the FS suggested, Im not sure that they do the monitoring without clomid. Ive been doing research on here and other sites the past hour and it seems quite a few people who ovulate on their own get prescribed clomid to boost their chances. Ive read it helps the quality and maturity of the eggs. But I want to talk to the nurse in detail, like you say I dont want it to mess up my cycles. Hopefully the nurse will call me in the morning so I can talk to her.

hope you ovulate very soon

 

[Dew]

thanks Dew, Im just going by what the FS suggested, Im not sure that they do the monitoring without clomid. Ive been doing research on here and other sites the past hour and it seems quite a few people who ovulate on their own get prescribed clomid to boost their chances. Ive read it helps the quality and maturity of the eggs. But I want to talk to the nurse in detail, like you say I dont want it to mess up my cycles. Hopefully the nurse will call me in the morning so I can talk to her.

hope you ovulate very soon

Thanks and good luck! I learn something new everyday on this forum.

 

[babyhopes2323]

Dew, id like to say i had a dream about you announcing your BFP last night. woke up this morning and came on BNB first thing to check ! lol

Ny, so sorry you are feeling ill, ugh what a time for tummy aches, make sure you get checked by GP atleast just like everyone says. im on my last pack of progesterone.

its amazing how both of you love and want girls and both of you have had girls as your first children.. maybe its just a culture thing for me where boys are preferred, but ive never been like that, ive always loved boy toddlers everytime ive taken care of them etc, so really its not a culture thing, i guess ive always thought boys would have easier lives to live than girls ? but ive warmed to the idea now so !!! xxxxx

Sarah, i dont see a problem with clomid, i was laughing when my dh was prescribed clomid. if this is what you want and you have booked yourself for an FS appointment, i totally understand it and support you 100 % infact im so excited to see what happens now and am hoping that this works for you. xxxxxx

hope everyone is doing well. dh and i are starting our antenatal classes next month on the 18th, and will probably start our first shopping at the end of next month, i want to be after 24 weeks plus i want to settle finances and not end up buying everything in one month !

ok im off to spanish class level 2 this morning, started a week ago ! see you ladies later.

ny/ dew forgot to mention i was watching the history channel yesterday and they were showing a 2 hour live video of 9/11 and i was so upset, it was really shocking to watch, although i have seen clips before !

 

[Huggles]

ny - if you say the pain has been since getting pg then i feel calmer that it's not appendicitis. But definitely mention it to the gp and ask them to check to see if they can find the cause. And just be sure to keep yourself hydrated in the meantime.

As for clomid - i'm also not a huge fan of taking things like that, BUT i've never really had a real problem getting pg so it's easier for me to be against it as i've never had to consider it. I know my cousin has taken it before. She took it when ttc for her son - took it for 3 months and fell pg 3 months after stopping it. She took it again for one cycle this year, but then stopped it when it didn't work. Her follicle scan showed 4 good eggs, but she still didn't get pg and the stuff makes her feel terrible and gives her enormous ov pains for like a week. But i also think everyone's body reacts different to it.
My sil on the other hand fell pg with her son when she finally started on clomid, after 5 years of trying unsuccessfully without it (she has pcos) , and had now just restarted it and fell pg on her second cycle.
I suspect there are other issues with my cousin, like maybe her dh's sperm or something, i don't think they've had it tested, so i don't think that it was necessarily the clomid not working properly in her case.

I think if you want to try it, and the fs has recommended it, then the plan to try it for two cycles is a good one.

How exactly does IUI work?

 

[Dew]

All of that for Preethi for dreaming about my BFP it made me smile first thing in the morning as I just came down after taking temps and was online to feed data into chart looks like I ovulated yesterday even though I got my first smiley yesterday too. I was expecting this as I felt dry while BDing last night. Keeping FXed for next cycle

NY, hope you are feeling better today

Everyone is supporting Sarah's decision to start Clomid except me. Sorry Sarah , I didn't know your FS suggested this to you, I thought you made this decision based on what you read on TTC forums. I am also with you and I hope this proactive measure brings us great results for you!! :

Hope everybody is doing great!

 

[NDH]

Sounds like your smiley caught the tail end of your surge then Dew. I hope Preethi's dream comes true for you two weeks from now And that Sarah then follows at the end of the month so she has a lovely newborn to take to her sister's wedding It does sound wise Sarah to start fertility treatments earlier than expected so you can feel less pressured about taking a break in August (if necessary - but I hope it isn't necessary )

Ny, I hope your stomach pains get better - that really does not sound good :s

AFM, I used to always want a girl first, but now that I'm convinced megapixel is a boy I can't imagine not having a boy first lol. But really, I will be delighted if I'm having a girl, just a little surprised lol. And I'll have to be very apologetic to my LO as in my pregnancy journal I can't help but refer to megapixel as "he". lol.

 

[Dew]

Thanks NDH!!

I have always thought of a girl when imagining my child except when I got pregnant (that ended in MMC), 10 dpo I had a dream where a stranger on the street stopped me to tell that I am gonna have a baby boy so when I got my BFP I just made myself believe that it's a boy for me well there is no way to confirm that but I know it for sure in my heart After MC, I am back to 'baby girl mode'