PAL - February 2013 rainbow babies

[Blue eyes 81]

Hi ladies! My EDD is Feb 6th. Feeling anxious.

Congrats!

 

[waiting2012]

Perpetual... It all be ok hun. When Jason and I got pg with our dd, I worried how my son, who was 4 almost 5 at the time, would be... He was actually excited to be a big brother. Jason never worried about treating the kids differently, he loves my son like his own and our dd together doesnt get favored over my son.. I remember when Adrian was about 6 or 7.. She told her brother he wasnt part of our family because his last name was different.. I was shocked but it was my husband who scolded her for saying such a hurtful comment because her brother was his long before she was born.. I dont think there is too much to stress over, hun.. When a new baby comes and you know this probably-when you think your heart isnt big enough, you find out quickly, that it is..

I think its good that your mom took the news well, gives me the courage to tell my mom in a couple of weeks...

 

[flutterbaby]

hi ladies went to doctors today and i've got a scan saturday at 8.45 in the morning the is blood in my urine but only a trace but i've not been well this week what with the runs and joel being ill so i'm not to worried and the doctor didn't even offer me a course of antibiotics so cant be that bad ay i'm still having pain across my left hand side but it's not major so i guess ill just have to see what saturday brings

 

[AllMacsNow]

Crossing fingers for you, Flutter. Glad you've got a scan booked.

 

[waiting2012]

Flutter.. Great news about the scan! As far as the blood in your urine-sometimes we all have a trace in our urine and not even know it... Could be anything really... Try not to stress

 

[Blue eyes 81]

hi ladies went to doctors today and i've got a scan saturday at 8.45 in the morning the is blood in my urine but only a trace but i've not been well this week what with the runs and joel being ill so i'm not to worried and the doctor didn't even offer me a course of antibiotics so cant be that bad ay i'm still having pain across my left hand side but it's not major so i guess ill just have to see what saturday brings

Glad you were able to get a scan booked.
Fxd for you.

 

[Wiggler]

Hi ladies, sorry I have been a bit AWOL recently, feeling really sicky so not been able to type much, I do looove the symptoms though, even if they do make me feel awful.

How is everyone? I told my mum today, I was sooo scared and excited, I am finally feeling a bit more positive about this pregnancy so it felt the right time, I was going to hold off til 12 weeks but she was such a great support during my MC's and I know if the worst should happen again she wouldn't want me going through that again. As expected she told me off for getting pregnant with no break again x x x

 

[rosebud111]

Hi ladies! My EDD is Feb 6th. Feeling anxious.

welcome & congrats saila! the ladies on this thread are a great support. feel free to share your thoughts and feelings when you need to!

 

[rosebud111]

Perpetual & Wiggler – yay that you told your moms and that they are supportive! I told my mom on father’s day when we were together. I couldn’t keep it from her. We were sitting at the table and I said “guess what?” she was writing on a notepad and stopped and looked up at me and said “you’re pregnant!” I said yup! Then I got teary eyed because I realized how scared I am. She said everything will be fine this time. I hope she is right! She was happy and it feels good to tell someone besides DH. She also helped me through my losses. I hope this time instead of helping me through a loss, that she will be helping me through the next 9 months!

Mac – I had a similar dream the other night. It really scared me too. But don’t let it get to you too much. Your bubs is ok!

Flutter – good luck w/your scan this Saturday! Maybe you just have a minor bladder infection. I hear that happens during pregnancy sometimes. Maybe drink lots of water as a precaution to be safe and help clear it out if it is.

AFM I called in sick today! I could NOT get up this morning. I haven’t taken a day off in a long time but it feels nice to be home cleaning up, doing laundry and having some me time.

 

[PerpetualMama]

Welcome, Saila!

Sounds like your mom took it pretty well, Perpetual. I hope that when the time comes, so will your dad. And I'm not worried about your DH... if he's already thinking about it, he'll be a great father to both, and your DS will adapt wonderfully.

AFM, I had a dream about bleeding and losing the bub this morning. Man, if you thought I was an obsessive TP checker *before*... I'm relentless today. That really shook me.

I've been having that same nightmare for 3 years and 10 months

 

[PerpetualMama]

Perpetual... It all be ok hun. When Jason and I got pg with our dd, I worried how my son, who was 4 almost 5 at the time, would be... He was actually excited to be a big brother. Jason never worried about treating the kids differently, he loves my son like his own and our dd together doesnt get favored over my son.. I remember when Adrian was about 6 or 7.. She told her brother he wasnt part of our family because his last name was different.. I was shocked but it was my husband who scolded her for saying such a hurtful comment because her brother was his long before she was born.. I dont think there is too much to stress over, hun.. When a new baby comes and you know this probably-when you think your heart isnt big enough, you find out quickly, that it is..

I think its good that your mom took the news well, gives me the courage to tell my mom in a couple of weeks...

Dh has the worry more so than me, as a mom of 5 I've been through it 4 times and know how big the heartstretches to accomodate . DH only has the one child, he's never had to spread it around. I've got love for my babies and the ones they bring home and so on ! I'm hoping to convince him it's going to be alright. I also found out that my older kids don't view their little brother as a half brother, just "a brother".
DH was home from work today and I got out early, my Goddaughter was over the house because DD (21) was babysitting and my DS (5) is really starting to like GD who is 3 months old (probably because he has a crush on her momma lmao). I asked him if he'd like a baby brother or sister--just to show DH what he'd say. DS smiled and said You're just kidding mama. and I said but what if we did? what would you want? and he said ummm, the one that starts with a B. I asked him what if it was a sister, then you could protect her? You could keep all the bad boys who want to date her away! and he went off on how he'd squash them. We4 didn't end up telling him of course. He asked if we were really thinking about it and I said "we'll see".

 

[Storm7]

Hello all and welcome to the newbies.

I was hoping for a little reassurance from you ladies today. Foolishly I did a clearblue digi test last night and it still says 2-3 weeks which is what it said two weeks ago... I am now getting worried that my hcg levels aren't rising as they should be and am not sure if I am just being paranoid or if I should truly be concerned. What are your thoughts?

 

[PerpetualMama]

I don't have persoanl experience with the tests because they don't sell them around here, but have seen the other girls ask if you've tested during the same time of day/same urine concentration?

 

[Sarena]

I got the inevitable bad news last night, beta Hcg down to 61 so I'm signing out of this thread. Before I do, I just want to say a BIG thank you to everyone for being so nice, and for honest answers when I was worried, its better to know, than to think it will all be okay, and get a big shock later.

Hoping AF starts soon, levels are going down so slowly.I will be refered for tests as its my 3rd, so fingers crossed they can solve this.

Storm7-It might be time of day you are testing, but I think for your own peace of mind, get a Beta Hcg levels checked twice over a few days.

Wishing you all a very healthy and happy pregnancy, its great to see success stories after MCs.

 

[Mrskg]

Sarena I'm so sorry this is one occasion where I wish I had been wrong big x

Storm when you say last night does that mean you did it with diluted urine? I'd try one with fmu or smu (smu better for me) or as sarena says try get bloods done x as great as those tests are they cause so much trouble an worry sometimes x got everything crossed for you xx

 

[Storm7]

I don't have persoanl experience with the tests because they don't sell them around here, but have seen the other girls ask if you've tested during the same time of day/same urine concentration?

Thanks for the response. It could be time of day as the first test was with FMU and this latest one was in the evening so possibly a higher level of dilution. I have bought a couple more and am going to put off using them for a few days and do FMU Monday and next Saturday - I see the midwife for the first time then so will be able to discuss with her if there is still no increase.

 

[Storm7]

I got the inevitable bad news last night, beta Hcg down to 61 so I'm signing out of this thread. Before I do, I just want to say a BIG thank you to everyone for being so nice, and for honest answers when I was worried, its better to know, than to think it will all be okay, and get a big shock later.

Hoping AF starts soon, levels are going down so slowly.I will be refered for tests as its my 3rd, so fingers crossed they can solve this.

Storm7-It might be time of day you are testing, but I think for your own peace of mind, get a Beta Hcg levels checked twice over a few days.

Wishing you all a very healthy and happy pregnancy, its great to see success stories after MCs.

So sorry to hear this Sarena. I hope you go on to a happy & healthy pregnancy soon x

I have asked about hcg testing at the Doctors and got a resounding no so I guess it is just wait and see for me.

 

[Storm7]

Thanks Mrskg.

I think I do need to test again with FMU. Not going to do it tomorrow though. My aim is to wait till Monday but no doubt I will cave and test Sunday....

No blood testing for me according to my doctors but maybe midwife will say differently if I am still not seeing 3+ by next weekend.

 

[PerpetualMama]

Sarena,
So sorry for the bad news that is heartbreaking. Hopefully the testing will reveal problems that can be resolved and you can move past the miscarrying stage into the carrying stage hang in there

 

[AllMacsNow]

Sarena, I am so so sorry. I was really hoping this wouldn't happen to you. Here's hoping that they find some easy answers with your testing.

Storm, why won't they do blood testing? That's such a normal request. Around *here* its not even a question... it's automatic. I hope that you get some answers soon.

Perpetual, I am so happy to hear that your older kiddos don't consider the little one a 'half-brother'... it means you're doing a great job as their parents... and even better that your littlest sounds receptive to the idea of being a big brother. Hopefully he'll help to lay aside some of DH's worries.