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

[sarahincanada]

morning ladies!

happy mothers day mummycat! its next month in canada so my mum gets to celebrate it twice! I love the photo of lottie at 4 hours....I cannot believe she looks just like the photos of her now, like you said she already has her cute cheeky look. And you get the award for most patient person on this thread along with Flying, I cant believe you havent had a scan yet! but is that the norm when you dont have any spotting or anything you just wait for 12 weeks?

babyhopes....my heart filled with joy when you said 'the baby is doing fine, kicking up a storm and waving its hands'....thats so wonderful and I hope you are slowly relaxing and feeling more calm. Too bad you didnt like the woman though, I do think Marcus sounds nicer! are you going to ask him about the NT scan again or going to ignore what this woman said? I wonder why because of the other sac she would say that, if everything seems fine with the other baby.

will everyone get a photo with their 12 week scan? if so Im so excited!!! preethi I think you mentioned no scanner, but you could take a photo with a cell phone and upload perhaps.

this time next week is the end of my cycle, urghh this has been a slow one. I much prefer the period-ovulation wait because as soon as I get my period I forget about the ttc thing and get on with life, and as I start ov tests on CD10 it seems to go quicker than this wait.

ok going back to bed for

 

[MummyCat]

LOL...thanks Sarah...but Flying gets the award (for the pregnancy ladies) cos she has to wait till 13 weeks... that's longer than I have to wait!

I think NDH gets the award for the TTC ladies... that's a long wait she's had!!

Hope the next week goes quickly hun!! xxx

 

[babyhopes2323]

well sarah, yeah i am a bit more relaxed and cant wait for my doppler to arrive, ill be like a child with a brand new toy ! lol

i will ask marcus about the NT and tell him how i feel about it and that i dont wish to do it and see what he says ..

ive no idea why she would mention the NT scan, she was more like you know even younger women can have children born with DS and i was like okay... and marcus said looking at your age i think everything should be fine, so im confused, the NT, by the way is in a different fetal center and she refers patients to them so maybe she gets you know a bit of the payment or something which is why she was stressing on it.. i wouldnt think all doctors stress on it, im sure marcus said i could decide on that myself !

i dont believe that you should force somebody to do it giving some crap reason for it, what marcus said was i could decide and the NT would take place in the hospital where marcus works itself.. so im not sure.. its kind of irritating really, i mean why would two docs, from the same hospital but different branch, have different opinions?

 

[nypage1981]

Hello ladies! Ive missed quite a bit. Had to work last night and been a busy weekend.

Preethi- Doctors will sometimes say not to do a doppler in case you cant find it right away you may freak out, etc. I knew all that and sometimes do have to put it down and go a few hours before trying again and then I find it. Its tricky but really nice to hear. Of course, if you thoght anything to be wrong, visit the doctor. They don't want us having false reassurance but if the HB is there, and strong and fast, then no need to worry at the moment and that's how im living each day. I still know "things" could happen but each day i hear it, and I know today it is in there and beating away. This morning I have NO idea where the darn thing was. We searched forever and all over my tummy and finally way late, we found it so loud and strong. I was like "where was it, in my arm?!?" Seems weird that we missed it for soooo long and then bam, strong. IDK but its hard not to get a little freaked but I have to remember, they can move back further in your body so don't get too worried! I do have a little bump but its ugly bloat right now. And I hope for some scan pics (ultrasound TOMORROW) but I don't have a scanner either so will have to figure out how to upload them. I would totally say its your choice about the NT scan. I know wome3n who have not done it. Im just doing it for the ultrasound. I'm very anxious for an ultrasound and my doctor wouldn't get me one til 16 weeks if I dont do the NT scan. Crazy huh?

Happy mother's day Mummy! Thats awesome you heard HB...such a relief. What was the rate? Mine was consistently 163ish and today was 153. I read that by 12 weeks it drops a bit, do you know anything about this? It was still very strong sounding so im not too worried just a tad Lottie was a beautiful baby, bet you can't wait for a nother!

Dew- I had to work yesterday for our really lovely weather but hope today has some too! I do hate the dirty ground everywhere in this stage though. Its all muddy and nasty everywhere and not sunny today so its kinda gross outside. I want flowers and green stuff! Although- then i'll hafta tell family im pregnant since i cant hide in clothes anymore. Booo!

Sarah- only 7 days til testing! Wahhhooo! Hope you are having a lovely sunday in bed with coffee and paper. That was my favorite thing to do and now i've given up caffeine its totally taken any joy from morning coffee!

Im sorry if missed anything, i read very quickly as we're trying to coral all of us into showers to get to brunch. STARVING!

 

[MummyCat]

Thank you NY!!! I have a really old doppler and it doesn't actually tell you the heartbeat! Some heartbeats drop a little so I've heart... but Lottie's was always over 140 and more often in the 150's!!

Keeping everything crossed for your scan tomorrow!!

 

[sarahincanada]

Sarah- only 7 days til testing! Wahhhooo! Hope you are having a lovely sunday in bed with coffee and paper. That was my favorite thing to do and now i've given up caffeine its totally taken any joy from morning coffee!

haha Im not very good at testing but I might start next cycle. I have tried to become a poas addict but I failed miserably!! Ive always prefered to just wait for my period, as I always expect its coming so whats the point of testing. I see how obsessed people get in the photogallery folder and that scares me! I have some internet cheapies that came with my ov tests and some digitals to confirm once I get a 2nd line on a cheapy.

I already figured out how to tell hubby once it finally happens: I would wait till I get a 'pregnant' on a digital and then that night I will pee on one in the bathroom and go sit in bed, then ask my hubby to go get the test as my back hurts. I cant wait to see his face or what he will say. I would also like to film it so would have to figure that out too!

I had a tea and watched english tv on my laptop! I dont drink much coffee, I sometimes have a milky coffee but use decaf. I dont like the taste of decaf tea though so not sure what I will do when I get pregnant. (I first typed IF I get pregnant and changed it to WHEN!!). My teas are very milky so Im sure I can still have a couple when pregnant. Although my sister said she went off tea the whole time

incase I dont get on in the morning good luck at your scan tomorrow! what time is it?

I had a bad junk food day yesterday and am annoyed at myself as I was 200.8 during the week and this morning was 202.6. Ive been feeling depressed about my back and really wanted some chocolate and chips and I ate a lot. but now its done I feel like getting back on it. I was reading how Clomid is not good for people that are overweight, so I go see my fertility specialist end of April then will be booking to see her 3 months later for Clomid. I really want to use that time to loose the weight and I hope that each bfn/period will inspire me.

 

[babyhopes2323]

yeah Ny, i know it must be really hard sometimes to find the hb on the doppler and im ready to take that chance because i really need to wean off the scans... if youre going for NT just so you can get a scan, i totally understand because youve hardly had many scans !! ny, take the pic on ur mobile and upload it.. im dying to see your scan pic and hear all about it.. sooo excited for you.. xx

im willing to wait two weeks if that means i dont have to do the NT, as long as ive got atleast doppler at home for my sanity then im fine..

mummy, yay on the HB, exciting,.. dont know how i missed that bit if youve mentioned it.. xxx

today that lady doc said i could start on prenatal vitamins, so i got my usual pregnacare vitamin, and oh boy, any MS or nausea that i did not have before, i had as soon as i took one just now.. im suffering with it.. do prenatals cause you to have nausea at times? ive heard some women experiencing this but boy its awful !

yay my doppler arrives by tuesday latest and then wednesday is my appointment with marcus so looking forward to it.

sarah, i like my teas but ive controlled myself completely.. i havent had a single tea in about three weeks and today i had a headache so gave in a had a small teacup..

thats such a cute way to tell hubby.. i like ur idea... xx FX'D for that to come true.. get that bfp..

 

[flyingduster]

Well I'm back home! I read all 6 or 7 pages at home but had to head to work before I could reply, so now I'm at work I can reply! haha! The dog show was great, but it's really tiring as I'm on my feet outside the entire day, yelling at everyone to get them into the ring in the right order and recording all the judges placings and everything, and it's a 3 hour drive home again at the end of the weekend so I'm TIIIIRED. I went straight to bed when I got home! lol.

It was quite fun though as I haven't been to a dog show since I announced I'm pregnant (and I go to a lot of dog shows so I know most people there!) so had heaps of people coming up to me to say congratulations and stuff which was neat.

I can't remember everything that's happening (there was so much to read! haha), but I'm so sorry so many have back problems! I have had some lower back pain at times, but it's not crippling or anything, and a good sleep is enough to make it better too. I hope the vibrator thingy is safe to use in your TWW, I'm sure it is...

Baby, I soooo know what you mean about the crying! I have found myself crying at the stupidest things, for NO real reason! But it's common that the hormones make our emotions run high so I'm taking it as a symptom! lol. I don't have ANY other symptoms any more really, so I have had the odd niggling worry that I hope all is ok in there....



I'm really really really looking forward to my scan in THREE DAYS!!! And yes I WILL get photos and share them, probably as soon as I get home from the scan! hehe.


I hope everyone is going well!! I will be here all this week, but then this weekend I'm off out of town again for a grooming thing! lol. But I don't cae, cos by then I'll have had my scan!!! hehe

 

[NDH]

Happy mothers day Mummy! I don't think any of our other mothers-to-be are from the UK, but if so, happy secret mother's day

Preethi don't let your doctors bully you into getting NT done, they can't force you to do it. I agree, Marcus sounds like a much better doctor and I would keep going to him rather than this other lady, even if she is closer to you.

Flying, glad your dog show went well!

Sarah, I've been thinking about doing something similar for my DH to tell him. Leave the digital on the bathroom counter and say "I'm having trouble reading the test, would you mind telling me what you think?" or something like that lol. I'm going to buy a digital so I don't have to keep it a secret from him when I get a line on an ic (hence no more testing early for me so it actually will show up on a digi) cause I'm a horrible secret keeper. If I had to wait to buy a digi I know I'd spill it early.

Thanks Mummy, I know it's been such a long wait! But I know it will happen soon, and when it does motherhood will be worth the wait.

 

[babyhopes2323]

flying, basically the placenta takes over so your body is used to the hormones and you dont feel the symptoms ! cant wait for your scan and super excited over here for your scan !!

NDH lets just hope when i speak to marcus about the NT on wednesday, he dosent say anything different and still leaves it to me as a choice. as a doctor, he may say its better to do it, but its not like if i dont do it, something bad will happen or something, so fx'd he still supports me on my decision.

NDH, i just know you will get your BFP soon and it will certainly be worth the wait.. xxx

praying for you and sarah.. xx

 

[Dew]

Hello ladies...I am still trying to catch up with you all...Flying: looks like you had good time at dog show and seems like you are one of the coordinators and not just an audience. I have only seen one small dog show at Minnesota State Fair, it was very nice. I love dogs and would love to pet one but my husband doesn't....

Sarah, I like your plan for sharing BFP news with DH. Here's how I told my DH...while DH was still sleeping, I sneaked into the bathroom, closed the door behind me, tested without making much noise, was exhilarated to see 'pregnant' word written on the test, quickly went to the laundry room where I remembered having a cute white cardboard box, picked up a piece of scotch tape from office room, placed the test inside the box, it fitted! Then slowly opened the drawer of our nightstand and removed a flower ribbon from last year's anniversary gift box, pasted it on my white box. Placed the box down on the floor by bedside and slid back in bed pretending as if nothing happened. I was having blocked nose and was coughing too for last couple of days so DH placed his arm around me and said, we'll get you started on antibiotics. Right then I picked my white box and told him, I got you a Christmas present, he was like, you didn't have to, within seconds he opened the box and saw what's inside. We smiled, we cried, we held each other so tight and stayed in bed like that for an hour talking about so many new things. It was so beautiful! Don't understand why all of that had to be taken away from us!

Preethi, I don't know your age but from what I know, NT scan is first trimester screening test to know the risk of down syndrome. Many women skip it and go directly for Quad (blood) test performed around 15 weeks of pregnancy which provides more information about probable risks including down syndrome. If Quad test results are abnormal, then a 3-d U/S is performed in perinatal care along with amniocentesis. Only reason doctor would recommend NT scan at 11weeks is if you are 35 or older and/or if you insist on knowing your risk for DS early in pregnancy so you can opt for intervention if results are too abnormal. Even then, one would want to confirm with further blood tests etc which can only be performed between 15-18 weeks, so long story short, NT scan although provides significant information at an early stage but is not sufficient in itself to help you make a decision at that point of time. I am guessing you are younger and need not worry about such complications Best wishes to you!

NY: sorry you had to work on Saturday. Tomorrow it's gonna be nice again so let's look forward to that. Can't wait to get the patio furniture out and start grilling.

Sarah: hope you are feeling better. My favorite days of cycle are Cd3-9 (leading to ovulation) and 2dpo-6dpo....because these are the days when I tend to be hopeful

Mummy...Happy Mother's Day to you...hope it was fun for you and your daughter!

I have been having brown CM for last 2 days, ovulation was one day late so instead of yesterday, AF is gonna show up today...whatever

Take care ladies, sorry for the long post, have a great week!

 

[sarahincanada]

Sarah, I like your plan for sharing BFP news with DH. Here's how I told my DH...while DH was still sleeping, I sneaked into the bathroom, closed the door behind me, tested without making much noise, was exhilarated to see 'pregnant' word written on the test, quickly went to the laundry room where I remembered having a cute white cardboard box, picked up a piece of scotch tape from office room, placed the test inside the box, it fitted! Then slowly opened the drawer of our nightstand and removed a flower ribbon from last year's anniversary gift box, pasted it on my white box. Placed the box down on the floor by bedside and slid back in bed pretending as if nothing happened. I was having blocked nose and was coughing too for last couple of days so DH placed his arm around me and said, we'll get you started on antibiotics. Right then I picked my white box and told him, I got you a Christmas present, he was like, you didn't have to, within seconds he opened the box and saw what's inside. We smiled, we cried, we held each other so tight and stayed in bed like that for an hour talking about so many new things. It was so beautiful! Don't understand why all of that had to be taken away from us!

I have been having brown CM for last 2 days, ovulation was one day late so instead of yesterday, AF is gonna show up today...whatever

I know, I was reading the way you told him and felt so sad that the pregnancy didnt continue its so hard, and I hope you never have to go through that again.

oh so I was assuming your period came full on. brown cm is still promising so please let us know if you do get your full period today. I spot quite a few days before my period so expecting spotting by friday. unless now that my polyp is gone I dont get spotting.

Im longing for this week to be over. Ive had sore nipples and globby cm but Im sure Ive had that in other cycles so not expecting anything. I will be excited to start a new fresh post-operation cycle. this is a lucky thread, it WILL happen for us soon.

 

[sarahincanada]

Im not sure what time NY was going for her scan but cannot wait to hear from her, hoping everything is ok and that we get to see some photos too.

 

[Dew]

Im not sure what time NY was going for her scan but cannot wait to hear from her, hoping everything is ok and that we get to see some photos too.

Good luck NY! Wishing the best for you.

 

[babyhopes2323]

hi dew, i know what an NT is, and really i am only 20 years old so the youngest in the group.. ill speak to my doc on Wednesday and see what he says !

hoping he does not force me into it.. im still waiting on my doppler !

fx'd you get your bfp and a sticky bean this time round..

sarah, im waiting for NY too.. no news from her..hoping alls well !

 

[Dew]

hi dew, i know what an NT is, and really i am only 20 years old so the youngest in the group.. ill speak to my doc on Wednesday and see what he says !

hoping he does not force me into it.. im still waiting on my doppler !

fx'd you get your bfp and a sticky bean this time round.. !

You are almost half my age I am 35. Everything's gonna be just great....don't worry.

At 9 wks 4 days, my gynec did pelvic examination and tried to listen to heart beat with Doppler. She said, it can normally be heard after 10 weeks but since I am skinny, she may find it for me. All she could hear was my HB. I have retroverted uterus so she blamed it on that. Little did she know then that baby's heart had stopped beating at 8 wks we had last seen healthy HB at 7.6 wks

 

[sherylb]

I really don't want to have the NT either.

I am so nauseous today I am convinced this is going to turn into full-blown MS soon. Yuck! Trying to get it over with but can't. Can't even get past the idea of eating anything either.

 

[nypage1981]

I HAS A BABY!! Im so excited. Thanks a bunch girls for being excited for my news You are all such dolls. I'll figure out how to do the pic on here- it actually looks like a baby. Amazing! It measured 11w6 days so thats right on. PHEW. Relief. Was movin around in there and HB was recorded to be 160 so thats what my doppler says each day.

About the NT- I was told I don't have a high risk, but anyone at any age can have a baby with downs so that's why I did it. My doctor really thought it would be a good idea. The back of the neck measurement was AWESOME! They want it under 3mm and mine was .9 so the tech was very happy with that. Now, hope my bloods match up...but can't see why i'd have a genetic risk, since nothing in my family indicates it.

Dew thats such a cute way to tell OH! I wish I did something like that. ALl i did was just tell him at work! I had to, couldn't hold it in. I wanted to but no way!

Sarah- I like your idea too. Its fun to tell them in a good way, specially the video part. You NEED to do that!

Baby- How come the doc just told you to start prenatals now so late? Im surprised they didn't have you on them right away from BFP, or even before bfp. Here, we are advised to take prenatals before we get pregnant, or at least 800-1000mg of folic acid, because it is important to have the folic acid right away to prevent spina bifida in early development. Maybe, did you just take folic acid alone? And yes, the prenatals are the only thing thats given me really bad sickness. I had to go OFF of them actually and take children's chewables with an extra pill of folic acid. It is the high amount of iron in the prenatals that make them set off MS really bad. I can't even think of my prenatals without getting naseous! Give it a bit to see if your tummy adjusts but if you start puking them up, at least go get some folic acid pills. The baby doesnt need too much for nutrition yet but does need folic acid for spinal development and if you puke them up right away you aren't getting any. Sorry that was so long, sheesh!

Dew- did af come? If just spotting then maybe its not coming. Lack of symptoms that you usually get is a good thing, but im sure you know all that! Sorry the bean didn't stick after such a lovely revealing to DH but I sure hope it happens for you soon. Mine was over a year after my MC and that was horrible to deal with. BUT, what I mean to say, is that I am proof that diligence pays off and it can still happen, even if it doesn;t right away.

 

[nypage1981]

K- figured out how to get the pics in here so here's my baby at 12 weeks! Or 11w5d...dunno what to go by but here it is .....the 3rd pic is just the baby with head at opposite end, and the fist kind of up by head. Not the clearest one to see.

 

[sherylb]

Yep, definately a baby!