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[Future Mom]

Future Mom-Can you give us your background? We all did this in the beginning, but we have a new member in you, and want the scoop! hee hee.

Okay - I went back to the start of the thread and read a bunch of your stories. What an amazing group of ladies here!!!!! I'm humbled by your courage and determination. And everyone seems so positive after so many difficult stories. I admit that I didn't read the whole thread up til now (it's really long ) but I may get to that some day. So here's my story:

I'm 38 and OH is 46. We met in August 2012 at a speed dating event, which is pretty big here in the Toronto area. He's the only man that I have ever wanted to marry/ have children with, and I knew that almost immediately. So that's pretty cool. We started TTC in Sept. 2013 after an amazing trip to France in August (no engagement ring, but otherwise perfect!) Still waiting for my ring... But I know it's coming. Anyways, he lives in a different city, so he sold his house and moved in with me in January 2014 and commutes to work now. And the very day that he moved in I got my very first BFP!!! And things were going great: felt pretty good if a bit tired, plans for me to go on mat leave in Sept. (I'm a teacher), plans to buy a house this summer closer to his work and sell my house. Then I started spotting...and then bleeding....and we went to emergency room on Monday at exactly 12 weeks (day before our 12 week scan was scheduled). They said it was most likely anembryonic (no embryo in the sac) and to wait a week for a repeat ultrasound. On Tuesday I stayed home from work (thank goodness!) and had awful cramps and massive bleeding, including some large clots, so I'm pretty sure the baby (well, the empty sac, really) is gone. Will go to doctor to confirm once I've stopped bleeding. And I'm still really sore and really sad. But at least we know that we can get preggers, so we'll be trying again asap. And it really helps to be able to talk to you ladies about this stuff since many have been through similar situations (or even much worse!) and all of you have been very kind. We didn't tell anyone we were pregnant, so otherwise I am alone in this. So for everyone!!!!! And let's all go get our sticky, healthy in the next couple of months so we can continue the journey together!!!!

 

[oldermom1975]

Thank-you for telling us your story, FM!

 

[Sis4Us]

Thanks so much for sharing Future Mom and welcome Again!!!

We will do this ALL of us!!!

 

[battyatty]

Future Mom You are a very strong woman, Sending hugs your way,

Running late due to celebrations last night, no its not a bfp, tested this morning still BFN, AF due today.

The celebrations are due to my DF getting a really fantastic job, and this time within commute of home. We were both unemployed in the new year and now we are both in work and the best, DF will not have to leave the country again for work! First time in in our relationship we will both be in work and living in the same home!!!!

 

[Fezzle]

Thanks for sharing your story, future mom! Sorry again about your loss.

atty- that is good news!

 

[garfie]

Future mom - Sorry for your loss - but thanks for sharing your story - sadly to many of us have walked in your shoes - so you are in the right area to scream/shout/cry/laugh say why me????? BIG

Atty - That's really lovely to hear - and hopefully she will stay away to!

Terry - I think everyone loves a bargain (especially if it suits you) you rocked those glasses mrs! remember my dress from the Brit Awards - well hubby gave me some money said don't spend no more than £100 so I didn't it cost a £5.00 sssshhhh don't tell him - I kept the change it's gone towards my baby fund

Sis - Hope you are feeling better today

Older - How's the adjustments going - we have cut out bread (hubby is on a health kick - to little to late) we have green smoothies for breakfast, a salad for lunch and a low fat tea (got to say since starting it my IBS is no where near as bad) Result!

Wish - Cycle buddy - hope it was implantation bleeding

AFM - My temp yesterday was up slightly (hubby left the heating on) but I still put it in (it looks pretty) and today when she normally comes it has flat lined again - wondering if this is anything to do with the acupuncture?

Love to all stalkers



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[kfs1]

Future Mom - Again, sorry for your loss.

Atty - Great news. Congrats on the jobs. Your chart's still looking good - hang in there.

 

[Sis4Us]

Morning ladies been up since 4:30 w a Migraine guess my hormones r Dropping been crying like a baby at the TV!!!

Having a lot of questions today WHY Why me like Garfie said??!!? I really think it was the strep and Antibiotics but what if My Body isn't Excepting My DH??!! Surely that's not the case w have DS2 together right?!?!

I know w my 1st MC my body was fighting the pregnancy I got deathly Ill this time I had Strep so I can't say for sure if it was or not

I guess w just get the Chromosonal testing on us and go from there!!

Atty so great about that JOB less stress more time to BD!!

TGIF!!!

 

[kfs1]

Sis - as you said, you should of course get the chromosomal testing just to be sure. But think of it this way - if it was the antibiotics and you had chosen not to take them (which was virtually impossible being that you couldn't even swallow!), your body would have continued to go through a lot of stress anyway - you were so sick!

Anyway, I hope you feel better today.

 

[terripeachy]

Atty-Woohoo on DF finally working close to you and living together. I hope this doesn't affect the kids too much. I think I remember you saying that they didn't really get along well. Hopefully everyone will be ok with the new changes.

garfie-Your dress cost L5? That's fantastic!! It looked so good on you and yeah, I just heard on the news that the price of dandelion leaves is going up drastically so save that other 95, babe.

Sis-What? You think that your body is not accepting of Dh's sperm? That cannot be it at all. I think it was your illness and the antibiotics. You can't second guess yourself now, but I would definitely go through the genetic screening to make sure that you do not have any genetic issues. My doc told me that they will test me, and if I have all negative, they will not test hubs. In this case, One positive + one negative=ok. If I have a positive for anything, they will test him. Two positives=not good. It's worth a shot.

FM-Thanks for sharing your story. I remember when you were talking on the testing thread about moving in together. So many stories, I lose track sometimes. Glad you two are together now and working through this together.

Fezzle-What's the word on your iron? Are things going ok?

AFM-Remember when I told you guys that hubs wanted me to go see the doctor for my "parasite"? well, I took the tums and felt better so I didn't go (I hate going to the doctor). Plus, the appt. was mid day the same day I had the FS appointment. He got upset with me that I didn't go. Yesterday he was complaining about not having a solid BM (haha!), and his back hurts, etc...I said 'You should go to the doctor!' He said 'ME? Don't even say that to me.' So then I was just quiet. I have been to the doctor probably 6x since he's known me for TTC related stuff/girl stuff/new glasses/regular physical etc..How many times has he gone to see ANY doctor since I've known him (~3 years). None. He has some nerve. Katie-we need another ecard! So he can just sulk and be in pain. I'm moving on with my life because I feel GREAT (except my chart is stupid)!

 

[kfs1]

I hear ya Terri! The things we do to TTC. In addition to constantly going to the doctor -- charting, temping, popping prenatals, POAS, researching, worrying, (and for me, keeping track of my WW points, weekly weigh-ins, and measuring), it feels NUTS.

On the WW note, my husband has lost more weight than me and he's doing NOTHING.

 

[Future Mom]

Sis - I hear you on the hormones...I cannot stop crying now either. Poor OH cries now too cuz I am. I stayed home from work today. Going to the doctor tomorrow and hoping I'll be somewhat more normal for fresh start on Monday morning. But today it's hanging out in my pj's with the cat.

Atty - congrats on the job!!!! That's such a relief and now you'll be able to really get to work on since you're in the same house!

Terri - my OH is the same about the doctor. I've been telling him for a year and a half that he should get a physical. The only thing close to that was him going to the dentist. Once in a year and a half! Argh - MEN!!!! Almost like he's afraid of the doctor or something. And he has a great benefits package too, so there's really no excuse. Oh well. There's only so many things we can nag them about at one time - must pick and choose.

Everyone else - thanks for all your kind words and thoughts! I hope you're all doing great.

 

[Sis4Us]

FM I think Pjs My Pup and Movies are in my forecast for Today!!!

Terri I assume that's why they never tested DH cuz my testing came back normal I'll have to drag my paperwork out and take a look!!

Even the Preop nurse told me I was between a rock and a hard place w the Strep cuz if left untreated it can cause Heart problems for the Baby
Guessing it caused Heart issues anyway cuz that's was the only thing wrong no Fetal tones everything else was present and intact!!

 

[Wish4another1]

Good morning Ladies...

Sis and FM - a PJ day sounds lovely to me - although the army folks might say something if I stayed in my PJ's all day

FM - I remember you from before - I am so sorry about your MMC
thank you for finding us - we are here for you whatever support you need

kfs - that drives me crazy when I am trying to lose weight and the hubby just thinks "lose weight" and bam... down 10 lbs... one more thing in life that just isn't fair!!!!

Atty - congrats on the double new jobs!!! that is truly awesome!! hope your recovery is fast from the festivities!!! and I hope AF stays away too!!! chart looks good!

Terri - to you!! I did call the OB/GYN yesterday - no record of me needing a HSG... someone will call me back - no one ever did
no af... tiny bit of spotting here and there... still gonna keep testing...
till the arrives... BFN this morning...

 

[Sis4Us]

Well I pulled out ALL my testing and my Chromosone test came back 29 and 30 w 45 being a slight abnormality so I'm normal there I guess!!

Did notice that They never did my MTHFR and Factor V Lienden test cuz they didn't have a sample for it WTF sent a email to my nurse!!

Wish hope that stays far away!!

 

[Fezzle]

to Sis and Future Mom

terri- my OH is the opposite. He's a hypochondriac who goes to the Dr for everything!

I had my Dr appointment this morning to discuss my Day 3 blood tests. The report is that my iron is a little low, my LH is a little high, my testosterone is little high and everything else is normal (prolactin, glucose, FSH & oestrogen). She said based on that, she thinks I might have PCOS, even though my transvaginal u/s showed no cysts. So, she's prescribed Metformin and iron pills to start taking them tomorrow for a month. Then, in a month, she wants to see me again.

So, I hope this fixes the ovulation/irregular cycle issues I have and does the trick! To be honest, after she said my FSH was 'normal', I was so relieved I almost cried. OH thinks this is bad news, but I think it's good because it's something treatable.

 

[Sis4Us]

Pcos can make it harder to Concieve cuz of the irregular O but I know a few ladies that got BFPs w met so FX it does the trick for ya Fezzle!!

 

[terripeachy]

Fezzle-Woohoo!! This sounds very promising, and it least it's a step. If they can get you ovulating on a cycle, you're one step closer.

Thanks for the OH support ladies. I emailed hubs this morning (I do this every morning), and said that I didn't really have much to say but I hope he has a good day. ha ha. He wrote back 'I'm going to get my blood tests today for the screening.' Do I have to ignore you for you to do anything? hee hee. At least he's going, but a blood draw is still not a doctor's visit.

Sis-Glad things with your testing are normal. I wouldn't worry about that too much. Did your doctor ask you to return for a post MC appointment? Can you start trying after AF? What movies are you watching today? I think I might watch a movie this weekend. I also want to go out to eat. What else is new for me? HA!!HA!!

 

[kfs1]

FX Fezzle!

Sis - snuggle up with that Pup. Pups make everything better.

Terri - I'm definitely going out to eat, too. But where to go...? Just got my annual bonus (which was a COMPLETE shock - didn't think we were getting them this year) AND I found out that I'm getting a raise. Something to celebrate!

 

[Wish4another1]

So the Dr's office just called me back and the nurse told me that I saw Dr Huston... ladies I didn't see anyone by that name... she actually argued with me and told me that Dr Huston signed my chart so that is who I saw... I saw a Dr Younkin... I know I am blonde but seriously I know what dr I saw... I am just so frustrated - the tears flow...why does this crap keep happening...

I have to call when AF comes and I will have the procedure the 1st 7 days of my cycle...