Over 30 & still trying for baby #1

[ItsAWonder]

Sorry for the bfn Butterfly but you are still early. Fingers crossed for you and Melly.

IUGR - Inter Uterine Growth ******ation (although I call it Restriction). Looks like I don't have this as typically the head will measure on schedule and everything else will measure behind - so that's good news. The head is measuring 34 weeks, the body 33 weeks and the legs 36 weeks. He asked if long legs run in my family but we are all very short people. So the baby not completely symmetrical but not in a scary way. I do have SGA - Small Gestational Age but my belly is 1cm bigger than last week which is also good. The biggest concern is the baby's ability to "breathe" but we saw our little one breathing away on the scan today. Smooth and Steady. Overall things did look good.

From now on I will see the doctor every Monday and Thurs. My amniotic fluid is a bit low but it has not decreased since last week. I will have another u/s with him on Monday and another growth scan on Monday. If the amniotic fluid reduces or the baby does not grow he will induce me sometime next week. If things look good he will hopefully let me go another week. Basically, at every doctor's appointment, I have to be ready to be admitted to the hospital.

Soon we will know boy or girl!!

 

[ItsAWonder]

Flou - that does seem so frustrating. After having my test I was able to relax a bit and I think that is what helped me get pregnant - but who really knows. I hope it works for you.

 

[MrsDuck]

Itsawonder that all sounds scary but you are full term so safe for little one to arrive at any time, I'm glad you are being closely monitored, I'm so excited for you to have your baby in your arms very soon

 

[Buttrflyl553]

Itsawonder it is so anxiety provoking not knowing but so glad, like mrsduck said, that you sr being closely monitored. Keep us updated and we are always thinking of you! If you had to guess would you say boy or girl?

Bfn this morning 13 dpo. If I'm going with the 16 LP from last month it's still early. And 6 days until first consult appointment. I am ok either way, I have to be.

 

[ItsAWonder]

Buttrfly - sorry about your bfn but I am glad to see you have such a positive attitude.

Thanks for the kind words. If I had to guess I would say girl... I will be really surprised if it's a boy actually but will be very happy either way.

 

[MellyH]

Do you have both names picked out, just in case? I'm glad things are still looking good for baby Wonder. I'll be tuning on on Mondays and Thursdays to see if you've returned from your appointment.

Buttrfly, keep on hoping, keep on hoping!

10DPO here. Period is due in three days!!!

 

[MrsDuck]

Butterfly and melly I've still got everything crossed for you both this month, I didn't get a hint of a line til 14dpo

Itsawonder do you have a bump pic you are willing to share so that we can have a guess?

 

[ItsAWonder]

Melly and Buttrfly - thinking of you both and wishing you tons of luck! I'll keep my eye on this post for updates.

Melly - we do have names. We knew the girls name before this baby was conceived and the boys name we went back and forth on. In the end there was only one that we agreed on. All will be revealed soon.....

Mrs. Duck - I don't have any bump pics. We took one a while back but I am not sure where DH saved it. After the losses I was a bit paranoid about having pictures. I have been carrying low this whole pregnancy and have dropped more lately as I get near my date.

Carrying low = boy (have that)
linea nigra above belly button = girl (have that)
No morning sickness = boy (check)
big boobs = girl (double check)

Basically I am a 50/50 mix!

How's Mommyhood??

Everyone else - how are you doing?

 

[Buttrflyl553]

Itsawonder good you've picked out both names...I guess even with a gender scan most should do so just in case! Look forward to knowing the outcome how are you feeling? You have a scan today?

Melly how's it going?

Mrsduck how is Ruby and how are you and your DH doing?

Hope everyone else is doing well!

Bfn again yesterday . Gonna test again tomorrow if no AF but I think she should be due tomorrow. Cramps started a couple days ago blehb

 

[ItsAWonder]

Waiting for confirmation but all looks good. Baby gained .5 lbs in 10 days and is measuring the same head to toe! No induction this week

 

[MellyH]

Thanks for keeping us updated, IAW! Grow baby, grow!

I'm 12DPO, period is due today or tomorrow. I'm crampy. I'm refusing to go to the bathroom unless it's a medical emergency.

 

[MrsDuck]

That's great news itsawonder whoo hoo

Melly I'm hoping its good news

Ruby is now starting to have more awake time which is great but she also wants to be constantly cuddled or suckled, I swear my boobs will be down to my knees before she's weaned haha

 

[Buttrflyl553]

Itsawonder glad things look good and hope it continues! Do they have an induction date?

That's funny mrsduck haha...hope you are enjoying that feeling

Highhopes, melly, flou how are you ladies?

Bfn for me today at 16 dpo. I just want AF to show so I can move on and at least be able to tell the specialist what's happening. This cycle is longest I have ever had.

 

[ItsAWonder]

Thanks ladies. No induction date yet. Right now my cervix is high, hard and posterior so most likely I would not react to induction and would end up in c-section. If my body changes it will probably be next Thursday. If the baby is doing well and I need more time then the following week which will be my due date. Still hoping for labor to start on its own though!

Mrs. Duck - I have never before thought of plastic surgery but a boob lift has crossed my mind lately... not serious but fun to think about

Buttrfly - sorry about the bfn. You deserve to see that second line. What is the next step from here with the specialist?

Melly - how are things looking today? Still holding your pee??? I would think by now that would be a medical emergency.

 

[MellyH]

Ah well, period arrived today! Getting your period is when you're hormonally least prepared for getting your period, emotionally. If that makes sense. It's like, let's take that day when you're on the edge of crying anyway, and also bleeding and cramping, and let's also make it REALLY BAD NEWS.

 

[highhopes2013]

Sorry I haven't been posting as much, getting so big that I'm uncomfortable most evenings so just end up lying on the sofa all evening. I'm 24 weeks today yay! Had a light bleed so they scanned me and the babies are fine.

Itsawonder hope all is going ok with you...not long now! How exciting!

Sorry for the bfn/AF showing up melly and buttrfly. FC for next month.

Flou how r u?

Mrsduck sounds like you are having a great time with ruby! How does it feel to be a mummy? It's crazy bit I still can't believe that I'm actually going to be a mum! Xx

 

[MellyH]

Hooray for 24 weeks, HH. I'm sure you are uncomfortable. Lying on the couch of an evening is where I get my best quality BnB time in though, to be fair

 

[ItsAWonder]

Glad the babies are ok HH. Sorry you are so uncomfortable already. Carrying twins must be a challenge for your body. Hope you get a reprieve soon and thanks for the update!

 

[highhopes2013]

They were kicking and punching like mad from 3-5am! I'm so tired!!! I suppose it is good practise for when they arrive and I dont get to sleep!

 

[flou]

Mrs duck i hope you and ruby are well

itsawonder i hope you are well and I hope your little one arrives safely soon.

highhopes I'm sorry you are feeling uncomfortable but it must be lovely to feel them kicking and squirming.

Melly sorry AF showed. And yes you are right about the timing

buttrfly sorry about the bfn. I hope you see a bfp soon.

AFM im starting to feel dull O pain. I will probably O at the start of next week so i have everything crossed to hopefully catch that egg.