Our LTTTC Story from start to finish :)

[Rach27]

Hey I stumbled upon your success story today and it brought a huge smile to my face....how is everything going????

Really well thanks. Have a recognisable bump now Also had the results of the screening results, which all came back negative and in three weeks time, I have my 20 week scan. I can't believe I'm almost half way!!

I'll DEFINITELY find out the sex (waaaaay to impatient for that!!) and it'll be good to see LO again!

I have a doppler so I can hear the HB from time to time, as I haven't really felt any movement yet (only wind LOL!).

I am having the odd headache, which is annoying but apparently normal for this stage - my MW said that should get better in a few weeks.

So things are going really well - thank you

How is everyone else doin'?

Rach xx

 

[waiting4lil1]

Rach27, I have an appointment on October 17th to see if I have PCOS. Doctor suspects I have it because they said I had slightly elevated testosterone levels and a high blood insulin level. I have been TTC for a year now. When I first started trying to concieve I got pregnant right away in about 1.5 months but it ended in miscarriage really fast. Ever since then I have not gotten pregnant. I remain hopeful. Please keep me posted on your journey....its such a happy story =)

 

[Rach27]

Rach27, I have an appointment on October 17th to see if I have PCOS. Doctor suspects I have it because they said I had slightly elevated testosterone levels and a high blood insulin level. I have been TTC for a year now. When I first started trying to concieve I got pregnant right away in about 1.5 months but it ended in miscarriage really fast. Ever since then I have not gotten pregnant. I remain hopeful. Please keep me posted on your journey....its such a happy story =)

I will

I am very hopeful for you too. You managed to get pregnant - that's HUGE! That means you can get pregnant. And seeing as they've already identified some issues, you are well on your way to your next BFP!! Good luck and keep in touch!!! xx

 

[mrskcbrown]

My hubby and had been trying for about 4 years on and off with zero success. We had 2 x IUIs before I was diagnosed with moderate endometriosis in November 08 and in April this year we failed our first IVF cycle.

I was feeling pretty down about our future prospects having failed with assisted conception but luckily we went on holiday straight away and that took my mind off everything. We currently live in New Zealand and the holiday was home to the UK so being around family was just what the doctor ordered.

There was a lot of socialising, drinking - a wedding, murder mystery evening, reunion, trips to Paris and Hong Kong. We just relaxed and enjoyed ourselves and although we were both tired (and very jetlagged!) when we got back, it was soooooooo worth it. I also confded in my mum-in-law and best friend about what we'd been going through, which took a weight off my shoulders.

Anyway, I reckoned I would be due for AF around the 7th July (maybe later due to the disruptions of travel) but when it hadn't arrived by the 11th, it got me wondering.... I have textbook cycles of 28 days and for me to be that late was unusual. I was going to wait another week before doing a test but I already had one in my drawer so buckled the same day. And then I almost buckled because it gave me a I was a wreck!! All I could think about was all the things I'd done wrong:

*Travelled
*Had a spa
*Drank coffee for the first time
*Drank alcohol

...the list goes on!

So that was over a month ago and the last 30 days have been eventful - spotting, cramping, wind, sickness, sore bbs....etc... but I've had two scans and all looks fine. I am wishing the time away to our next u/s though (Sept 4).

I really hope this gives some ladies some hope. I know it always feels like you're the only one going through this and to some extent that's true (it's never exactly the same for any one individual). But I always believed I would conceive naturally and it happened, when I least expected it.

Baby dust to you all

This is so awesome. I love to hear from TTC survivors! Im next

 

[waiting4lil1]

Thanks for the kind and encouraging words Rach! How have you been feeling? What pregnancy symptoms are you experiencing??

 

[Rach27]

Thanks for the kind and encouraging words Rach! How have you been feeling? What pregnancy symptoms are you experiencing??

Well I had morning sickness between about 7 - 14 weeks, though it wasn't really severe (threw up maybe 4 times). I have cravings for stuff I should avoid like McDonalds and aversions for any kind of tea!! At the moment I'm getting lots of headaches Can't wait for these to pass!!!

Got my 20 week scan on the 27th Oct - which is also our 8 year anniversary

Good luck with your appt. on Saturday

 

[Rach27]

I thought you might like to see some recent piccies. 'Thomas' is a VERY active baby - has been kicking and rolling around since 17 weeks! I love feeling his movements!

 

[bek74]

Awwwww OMG look at those adorable Ultrasound pics of Thomas

 

[lioness168]

Amazing pics....how exciting!!!

 

[Rach27]

Amazing pics....how exciting!!!

And you'll have some of those of you're own soon hey

 

[Rach27]

Introducing.....BABY THOMAS!!!

https://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/DiveDiva_photos/Tommie2.jpg

https://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t229/DiveDiva_photos/Tommie4.jpg

Born last Thurs at 00:31, weighing 7lbs 9oz.

Best feeling in the world ...and well worth the wait xxxx

 

[grneyednurse]

Wowww how wonderful and congrats!

 

[CaseyBaby718]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Awww....how gorgeous!! Congratulations!!!

 

[Rach27]

Thanks guys!

Don't give up!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Rach27]

Here's a pic of baby T at about 7 weeks (he's 10 weeks now). Wonder if he knows how much we all love him

From time to time I think about the journey we went on to get him and it's overwhelming.

Wishing you all the very best and sending you lots of

 

[Isi Buttercup]

Oooooh!! He's gorgeous!!!!

 

[lola13]

He is precious! congrats!

 

[Rach27]

Here is wee munchkin again at 5 months. Love and best wishes to you all xxx

 

[BizyBee]

He's adorable! Congrats. xx