PAL after Recurrent Losses - come join us!

[3xscharmer]

Congrats florida and thanks for the video!!

Beth - like you I've had 1/6 and hoping/praying for 2/7...hope we both get those odds!

AFM - SO far when I go to my 8 week appt I either get to see a baby with little to no hb and measuring usually about 6 weeks but with DD 8 week appt was perfect. I think I'm going to wait until 8 weeks b/c if I go in at 6-7, it might show a normal baby with a normal HB since my pregnancies don't seem to be progressing past that point, which of course would get my hopes up and all excited only to m/c a few weeks later. I'd rather go in at 8 weeks and be reasured if I get good news. Some of my pregnancies have made it to 10-11 weeks BUT the babies themselves did not progress that far.

 

[beth30]

He said he was leaning towards that, because I had been tested by my old obgyn for rpl, but nothing came back except the hetero mthfr.... He had the tests for next week.... when I should have ovulated... He was on top of things... he wasn't just saying that was what is wrong and that is that. He was going to do everything to figure out exactly what was/is going on with me... He is a good dr. Highly reccomended... I don't want you guys to think he was just saying- this is what I think is wrong, here is some meds. He wasn't like that. He went through my history, and talked to me for about two hours in his office, starting with my first m/c-and so on, including all the details, and who were my doctors at the time of each... I was very pleased with him... so, just to make sure everyone knows, I was pregnant at my first appt with him..just too early to tell, and The Dr. had the tests set up for my next ovulation (supposed to have been next week. If I do end up m/c again, he said we'd go from there.

 

[beth30]

@ Hopeful- I am 26, I've only had one appt with my RE, I explained in my last post that he had set the testing up, but I found out I was pregnant last weekend. My old OBGYN's two of them...kept telling me to relax, wait, just give it time.... I waited 4 months for the appt with the RE.

 

[petitpas]

3x and Beth, I am so sad you weren't tested earlier than this and given some firm of treatment or plan. Just repeating the sane thing again and again is just cruel! I obviously hope that something is different this time round. Be it that you take a baby aspirin or your immune system has calmed down on its own or I don't know what to keep these precious babies alive.

Embo, your results are out of this world amazing! You must have the most perfect baby in there

Florida, your opposite babies are cute. I like it that the sleepy one wouldn't let itself be disturbed by a mere wriggling sibling

Tracie, sorry to hear about the scary incident with the Chinook. I used to work right next to an airport with a company specialising in military fits and wow are they loud! Also, sorry to hear that diva is running a fever after her jabs. Hopefully, calpol and mummy loving will sort her out quickly.

Croy, I'm not sure I was weighed this pregnancy at all. Good job because I just lost two lbs I think it is my body adjusting back to normal after all the French cheese I ate. Do they weigh everyone in the US or only those under/overweight like they do here?
I'm sure your baby will be fine, though. Our darling parasites take what they need and let their mummies suffer the consequences
Maybe you could supplement your diet with Reece's Pieces to keep the doctor happy?

Hopeful, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow but I'm not too worried. You are past the difficult bit and in the honeymoon period - your scan tomorrow is going to be amazing!

Jen, I'm so pleased you found the heartbeat with the new batteries

Heart, hon, how are you getting on while DH is away? Have you let yourself go yet? no shaving, no eyebrow plucking, Melly food DH hates with just the old ugly knickers on in the house?

 

[petitpas]

Beth, it took me ages to write my post and I have just seen your reply. I'm so pleased you have a good doctor after all who is taking the time to listen and figure out what is wrong. Has he discussed preventative 'just in case' treatment with you? Such as aspirin, progesterone and vitamin D?

 

[heart tree]

Florida, that is such a sweet video! Keep them coming! When's the next scan?

Fili, you are right, often women don't know they have adeno. It can be symptom free. Mine is for the most part except this niggling I feel in one spot and that I sometimes have mid-cycle bleeding. Mine was diagnosed by MRI, so it is a pretty definite diagnosis. Some women aren't diagnosed until they are having a c-section and the doctor sees it during the surgery. That is one thing that keeps me hopeful. Lots of women have babies with it and find out after the fact that they have it. Stop googling. I've done as much as is humanly possible on this topic. There isn't much. I've known about this diagnosis for over a year. Imagine all the googling I've done in that timeframe! LOL!

Beth, I'm glad you are happy with your doc. I hope you don't need further tests this time honey. I also hope you don't feel like we were attacking you or your doctor in any way. I think we're all so fiercely protective of our recurrent loss ladies. We want to make sure each one is getting the best advice and treatment possible!

Pip, my hubby isn't gone yet. He leaves on March 8. Still a little ways away from letting myself go! LOL. I can't wait!!!

 

[3xscharmer]

Thanks Pet, that was really sweet of you. Always good to know that ppl are pulling for you and your LO, I hope that whatever is wrong with us is calmed down enough to have a h&h 9 months.

 

[FloridaGirl21]

Thanks ladies! Next appt is March 14th, Ill get real pics then 4 weeks away!

 

[beth30]

LOL! @ Heart, it did feel a little like that... But I assumed it was only because everyone was wondering how in the heck does he know what is happening if he hasn't tested her!? LoL! it was in the works, but I derailed!

@ Petitpas- Not sure, I am going to see if I can talk to him Friday. I may go ahead and take a BA a day... can't hurt right??

 

[greats]

Hi ladies, I've only just found this forum now & am SO happy to have done so! Sorry for randomly saying hi but just wanted to quickly introduce myself & my history. Fiance & I have been TTC since Dec 2010. We had 2 very early miscarriages (maybe consider them chemicals) last year, both before 6 weeks. I just found out I'm pregnant again (4w2d today), and I'm freaking out b/c I feel exactly like I did with the last 2. Sending MUCH baby dust & sticky dust to you all! =)

 

[croydongirl]

Greats- welcome! I have had 5 early m/c before 6 weeks and now am pregnant and it all seems to be going well - have hope that this IS your sticky bean too.

Pet - They weigh everyone at my doc office at the start of every visit. I am not underweight but just not gaining yet. I am not too worried, I have been eating well and know that the baby is getting what it needs. I guess I just need to add a granola bar a day to my diet.

Ok ladies, got to go and heat up some leftovers for dinner - It's not Valentines day anymore! ha ha

 

[3xscharmer]

Croy - I didn't gain my first lb until I was 16 weeks with DD, they had to start seeing me every 2 weeks until I put on a lb! DD was fine and born at 7lbs 14oz and she was a week early!

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

Hey ladies I've got great news.. Got my results back for the combined screening for downs syndrome............... 1:100,000
* * *

That's awesome! Praise God! I'm so happy for you.

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

Hi ladies, I've only just found this forum now & am SO happy to have done so! Sorry for randomly saying hi but just wanted to quickly introduce myself & my history. Fiance & I have been TTC since Dec 2010. We had 2 very early miscarriages (maybe consider them chemicals) last year, both before 6 weeks. I just found out I'm pregnant again (4w2d today), and I'm freaking out b/c I feel exactly like I did with the last 2. Sending MUCH baby dust & sticky dust to you all! =)

Welcome. I hope this is your rainbow baby!

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

Great news! Got my HCG level checked again today, 141.5!
That's more than triple the 39.9 from two days ago!
I am so encouraged. So far so good!

Now I wait a week and get them checked again. My doc called and made an early ultrasound appointment for when I'm 7 weeks. Something to look forward to!

 

[heart tree]

Beth you might as well take the baby aspirin. Just make sure you aren't taking other blood thinners too. If you don't have a clotting disorder, you don't want to thin your blood too much (fish oil is a blood thinner too). I think you also said you were hetero mthfr. So am I. So is 50% of the population actually. As a precaution, you should take extra folic acid. I take almost 5,000 mcg a day. The average prenatal only has 800. Definitely try to see your doctor on Friday. Ask for progesterone too. It's another one that can't hurt but can definitely help!

Greats, welcome. We all understand how scary these early days are. Are you doing anything different this time? Have you had any tests done? I hope this is your sticky bun.

Mom2, what great numbers! Congrats on getting through the first milestone.

Florida, I'll add your scan date to the front page.

All the new ladies, I keep a running list of scans and appointments on the front page so we can keep track. If you feel like adding your dates to the front page, just let me know and I'll add them.

And speaking of scans, good luck tomorrow Hopeful!!

Pip, I get weighed at every appointment also. And I'm not underweight or overweight. I guess it's just protocol here. They do it even when I'm not pregnant.

Croy eat up girl!

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

My scan is scheduled for March 9th. Seems so far away...

 

[heart tree]

Front page is updated. It's only 3 weeks away! It feels like a long time, but it will fly by.

 

[Pretty Please]

Morning girlies,

How is everyone?

Does everyone eat A treat everyday? Trying to see if it's normal. It's bad but when I'm tired I tend to pop to Nero for a blueberry muffin . Or choc bar, cheesecake etc the list is endless I am very disciplined when not prego not to eat yummy treats but I do when prego ..... Trying to stop it but I love treats that's prob why I put on weight 3lbs so far ......

 

[jenny25]

Pretty I pretty much eat what I want I am still havin problems with food i can only manage one main meal a day so I snack a lot if my body wants it I wi have it. X

Welcome to the new girls yay xxx

Congrats mom on your milestone hun xxxx

Florida thanks for sharing the video it's amazing hun I might get Paul to video our nt scan xxx

Good luck to the girls that have scans today hopeful and Amanda Amanda I can't think if you have one today xxx

Well it's official 10 weeks today yayyyy xxxx