PAL Winter babies (December to February ish)

[Nichole]

Welcome Sarah! Congrats!

Good luck Allison! Let us know how it goes!!!

 

[xallisonx]

OUR LITTLE DOT!!​

https://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo311/salmander23/Photo47.jpg

It went well. I asked "is that the yolk sac?" and the tech couldn't really tell me. All she said is "it's the beginning of the fetal pole". So... I'm pretty sure the round thing is the yolk sac, right? There's a little wisp of something, so maybe that's what she meant by the fetal pole..? Or maybe the wisp is nothing. But THERE'S A YOLK SAC!! No blighted ovum this time.
I've never seen anything more than just an empty sac.. the u/s tech was a little baffled as to why I was so excited to see the little dot. She printed out the picture for me after I told her about the miscarriages though.
I'm on cloud 9. I can't wait for Anthony to come home!!!!

 

[JohnsPrincess]

OUR LITTLE DOT!!​

https://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo311/salmander23/Photo47.jpg

It went well. I asked "is that the yolk sac?" and the tech couldn't really tell me. All she said is "it's the beginning of the fetal pole". So... I'm pretty sure the round thing is the yolk sac, right? There's a little wisp of something, so maybe that's what she meant by the fetal pole..? Or maybe the wisp is nothing. But THERE'S A YOLK SAC!! No blighted ovum this time.
I've never seen anything more than just an empty sac.. the u/s tech was a little baffled as to why I was so excited to see the little dot. She printed out the picture for me after I told her about the miscarriages though.
I'm on cloud 9. I can't wait for Anthony to come home!!!!

That's great!!! There's def something in there!!!! Congrats!!

 

[Rowan75]

brilliant! x

 

[Mrs_X]

the fetal pool is based in the yolk sac, so yes there is one there!
i had a blightum ovum too in my last pregnancy, and i was so anxious before the scan! when you see the heartbeat, it is the most amazing thing i have ever felt and seen .
congrats!!!
sarah xxx

OUR LITTLE DOT!!​

https://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo311/salmander23/Photo47.jpg

It went well. I asked "is that the yolk sac?" and the tech couldn't really tell me. All she said is "it's the beginning of the fetal pole". So... I'm pretty sure the round thing is the yolk sac, right? There's a little wisp of something, so maybe that's what she meant by the fetal pole..? Or maybe the wisp is nothing. But THERE'S A YOLK SAC!! No blighted ovum this time.
I've never seen anything more than just an empty sac.. the u/s tech was a little baffled as to why I was so excited to see the little dot. She printed out the picture for me after I told her about the miscarriages though.
I'm on cloud 9. I can't wait for Anthony to come home!!!!

 

[Nichole]

Congrats Allison! I'm so happy for you!

 

[lulu83]

Congrats Allison!! That's soooo exciting!!

 

[JohnsPrincess]

Alright ladies, I finally talked to the nurse. You guys will appreciate this, I think. So FINALLY around 1230 today the nurse calls and she says that she has the results of my blood test. "Oh, good!", says I. "Your thyroid levels are perfect" says she. ... ... ... "I think that test was done wrong...it was supposed to be a pregnancy test"... and then SHE pauses, was totally embarrassed, and put me on hold because she had to see if the lab still had my blood. They did, and she said to call back in an hour to get the Real results. I had to laugh at that point. So I just called and it was positive. Step 1 - done. They said it would take about 3 days for my referral to be in the system so Monday I'll check with the referral office and hope it's there by then. And I've got my fingers crossed that the doc can get me in much earlier than last time because I cannot stand the wait again. I'm terrified that there will be no baby again.

 

[Nichole]

Goodness gracious. They make you wait that long and they did the test wrong??? Omg, it's so frustrating you can't help but laugh!

 

[Nichole]

Okay, so I have a *very* controversial (it seems) question to post. Not that anyone would, but I don't want this to turn into anything mean, it's simply an opinion question. Also, if you don't want to answer it please don't feel obligated to. And, then again, maybe I'm making too big a deal of it...anyway.

What do you think of epidurals? Do you want one? Have you had one? Why/why not? I don't want to answer just yet, because I'm a little upset from another thread that I read and I don't want to say anything mean or offensive. I'd like to see what you ladies think.

 

[hollyw79]

that's awesome Allison! That's definitely the yolk sac!

 

[hollyw79]

Okay, so I have a *very* controversial (it seems) question to post. Not that anyone would, but I don't want this to turn into anything mean, it's simply an opinion question. Also, if you don't want to answer it please don't feel obligated to. And, then again, maybe I'm making too big a deal of it...anyway.

What do you think of epidurals? Do you want one? Have you had one? Why/why not? I don't want to answer just yet, because I'm a little upset from another thread that I read and I don't want to say anything mean or offensive. I'd like to see what you ladies think.

awww what happened!?!??

I think epidurals are a GOD SEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine was a little rough when I had my son- they did it the 1st time and only half of my body went numb- - made the other side hurt 10 times worse! Soooo they redid it and it was I didn't rush having one but having a child hurts like you wouldn't believe- I'm definitely open and willing and PLAN on having another one this time.

 

[Nichole]

I think what upset me most was how most of the women were saying that having one was "the oly way to go" and if you didn't you were crazy and I don't think that's what they meant but it's sure how it sounded... I think just that they were trying to shove their opinions down everyones throat just struck a nerve with me. I mean, it's one thing to want what you want (and I do not look down upon ANY decision made... you do what's right for you) but to make it sound like if I don't agree with you, I'm stupid? That's not okay, imo. Idk it just pushed my buttons. I needed to vent.

 

[hollyw79]

Yeah I definitely don't agree with that. TBH- in some ways- it should be the other way around- why would someone ever look down on someone NOT having one!?!?? I have a TREMENDOUS amount of respect for women who even TRY to do it au naturale. That takes guts and strength and I sincerely admire it. No one should say someone is crazy either way- each women is different- each birthing experience is different- each person's pain tolerance is different- that's the beauty of individuality and CHOICE.

 

[Nichole]

Exactly. I had never heard anyone say anything like that before! I was so shocked I just about cried. I had my DD without any pain medication and I'd do it again in a heartbeat, but I don't think anyone who has an epidural, for any reason, is "wrong". I was just devastated to hear so many ladies talking like that. It blew my mind.

 

[Tweak0605]

Allison - glad you had a great scan! the picture of your little bub is awesome!

JohnsPrincess - glad you finally got your answer though! even if they did the wrong test at first!

Nichole - I'm going to try very hard not to have an epidural. I would much rather prefer to do it naturally, then get one. There's just too many pros that I take into consideration. But, if I'm in way too much pain, I won't be afraid to get one. I want to do a class on hypnobirthing. It seems real interesting to me!

 

[JohnsPrincess]

Okay, so I have a *very* controversial (it seems) question to post. Not that anyone would, but I don't want this to turn into anything mean, it's simply an opinion question. Also, if you don't want to answer it please don't feel obligated to. And, then again, maybe I'm making too big a deal of it...anyway.

What do you think of epidurals? Do you want one? Have you had one? Why/why not? I don't want to answer just yet, because I'm a little upset from another thread that I read and I don't want to say anything mean or offensive. I'd like to see what you ladies think.

Well, personally I think that it's one of those things where there's no right or wrong answer. Whatever the mama wants, is right. For myself, I HOPE that I don't need one. However, if I do, I'll get one. My mom (a nurse) play yells at me about how she won't allow it, but even she admits that it's my choice! I'm not Planning on it, but it's there, if needed.

 

[xx_Holli_xx]

hey nicole wannabe bump buds looks like we share the same due date

 

[Nichole]

Holli, I'd love to! You're from my home state too!

 

[JohnsPrincess]

JohnsPrincess - glad you finally got your answer though! even if they did the wrong test at first!

Thanks, me too!! I wish I didn't have to wait to make my appt though. Always waiting!!