Starting clomid in February... buddies?

[krissie328]

Red- we can't have dental work here while pregnant either. I how they can get it done quickly.

Sarah- not long at all now!

I decided to get a reassurance scan yesterday. My dad is coming today and I wanted to tell him in person. Baby was wiggling and had a great heart rate of 178.

 

[sarah2211]

Thanks Krissie, everyone keeps saying that and I'm a little (well, more like a lot) freaked out! We've wanted this for so long and now we are weeks away from him being here. I'm not quite emotionally ready!

I'm glad everything was perfect with your scan. That's a fast wee heart beat!

 

[krissie328]

Sarah- that's how it was with my son. We tried 8 years for him and it was so scary once we got down to go time. But now it's like he's always kinds been there. Now I'm freaking out about a second one! I think it's just natural to be scared of the unknown.

 

[sarah2211]

I think you're right Krissie. My DH doesn't get it at all. He's just so excited and can't wait. And I'm thinking about all the little things like going to the supermarket or hanging out the washing and how it's all going to change and there is no going back!! Of course I'm excited to meet him and I'm so grateful. But after dreaming about it for so long, it's all about to become reality. Anyway, probably not the best place to post this in a LTTTC thread, I feel insensitive being anything but grateful and excited and hope that everyone else here gets to experience this really soon! Just a bit of nerves...

 

[dogmommy]

Sarah all your concerns seem pretty typical from what I've heard good friends go through. But they all say there's nothing like the feeling when you are holding your little bundle.

Krissie I'm glad your scan went well. Are you going to do a big announcement?

Red I had a root canal and it wasn't as terrible as everyone seems. And its much better to get it taken care of before you get your next Bfp. Im not sure if my dentist does any work during pregnancy.

Angela sorry BFN with your natural cycle. It will be so nice to have a vacation and be able to relax 100 percent. Great work on the weight loss!

AFM I'm 10.5 weeks pregnant and had an ultrasound on Friday and everything looked ok. We had a scare a couple weeks ago with some bleeding but Dr said looks like bleed is residing. I've been feeling pretty good. I do have some morning sickness but it's not everyday.

 

[krissie328]

So happy everything is going well dogmommy.

We did announce last weekend. I got a private scan to make sure everything was okay. My dad was in town as well as many other relatives for a family reunion. We also told my in-laws.

 

[krissie328]

Here is what we put up on Facebook.

 

[brandi91]

Hey, ladies! I'm glad to see that everyone is doing well! I've enjoyed reading all of your updates.

Nothing to update here. I did go to my OBGYN just to get on progesterone monthly, since she said that I needed to be having a monthly cycle. I did have a friend with PCOS who never ovulates (or goes years without) get pregnant after going to a chiropractor. I'm wondering if it wouldn't be worth a shot.

 

[dogmommy]

Very cute Krissie!!

Brandi I did look into chiropractor the beginning of the year bc I heard great things. The chiro even said he personally had two women under his care finally concieve and was considering it but wanted to wait till I met my health insurance deductible. But the transfer worked so I never went.

 

[TTCBean]

Hi girls... long time no post. I did Clomid back in Feb but failed cycle. Thinking about trying again. My prolacin levels are normal so my RE said I can start whenever, thing is, I don't have my periods yet. I got pg. with #2 without a period, just started Clomid and it worked 2nd round.

I'm a little nervous... LO is 20 months soon, still nursing a ton, but I got the green light. I really really want to try. Anyone else starting a round in the next week or so?

 

[krissie328]

Good luck ttcbean. Hopefully it works quickly for you again.

How is everyone doing?

 

[sarah2211]

I lost my plug last night. Had a few tightenings with pain over the past week or so, but nothing regular. I'm not really in any hurry though. I'm not really doing anything to hurry it up (or with the intention of hurrying things up). My bump isn't that big and I'm not that uncomfortable, so just waiting and letting him decide when he's ready.. Unless of course my high blood pressure and slight swelling turn into preeclampsia, but I don't want to be induced!

 

[RedRose19]

Eeek Sarah Matthew arrived just over 24 hours after I lost my plug at 39 weeks. Fingers crossed for you.

I got my clinical referral and I'm gonna be seen before Xmas eeek probably tests and scans first and hopefully starting injections in jan. I don't really wanna do them before then as we are in the process of buying a house it just gives us more time and more likely to be in the house by the time baby comes
.assuming the injections work again

 

[krissie328]

Good luck Sarah!!

Red- That is a good timeline. Good luck on buying your house, that is super exciting.

 

[krissie328]

I just wanted to quickly update and let you ladies know that the baby is a girl and everything looked good at our anatomy scan.

Angela- I hope we hear from you soon and that you are soon doing your fet.

 

[AngelaALA]

Hey guys hope you are all well and sorry not posted in a while as Ive had nothing to report well Im in my TWW had a lovely holiday we went to Menorca its in the Baleric Islands Spain now back to reality and work. My next cycle should start around 13th October once it starts we'll call the hospital and inform them then one the witch is gone I'll take OPKs once I get a poitive I'll call the hospital inforn them then 2 days later will be the transfer it's going to be a natural FET no drugs wish me luck xx

Dogmommy how are you I hope the bleeding has stopped completely Im glad the scan went well xx

Sarah eeekkk can't wait to hear the news that your baby has arrived goodluck hun hope the labour goes smoothly xx

TTCBean I hope your fertility treatment works quickly again goodluck xx

Red goodluck it works quickly for you and from my experience its never too soon to try again as you never know what will happen goodluck on the new house xx

 

[RedRose19]

Awww congratulations on the baby girl how lovely I bet your excited ?
Good luck Angela I hope it works and both implant!

My first appt is November 8th. So I'll go with the flow til then. But probably not gonna do injections until Jan some time

 

[sarah2211]

Thanks ladies. Sorry I've been slow to update.

William arrived on the 2nd September. I was induced because things were looking very preeclampsia-like. The induction didn't work and I failed to progress. We now know he was posterior, had his head stuck in my pelvis and the cord twice around his neck. I managed 16 hours of induced back labour with about 10-20 seconds between contractions. My midwife then said the only way we can potentially avoid a c section is to try an epidural. Reluctantly (because I was managing the pain) I agreed. I wanted to do everything to avoid a c section because I was determined I was having a vaginal birth. The epidural dramatically dropped my BP and William went into distress so I was left with no choice but an emergency c section. I was very close to haemorrhaging and they had to cut the cord quickly. William needed help breathing and he was taken away and my husband went with him. I was asking if everything was ok but no one would answer me. Eventually I heard him cry and they came back to me. William was draped over my face and we were wheeled through to recovery.

The after birth pains were intense. The recovery was horrible. For the first week I could virtually do nothing to look after my baby. He would cry but I couldn't do anything to look after him, except breast feed if someone brought him to me. I was drugged up for the first 4 days. The nurses at the hospital were the least empathetic people I've ever met, telling me to get over it and move on. They gave me sleep and breastfeeding advice that was dangerous and were just all round cruel. I thankfully got to go home on day 4 but then had to be readmitted 3 times for a uterine infection, retained product and my uterus not contracting down fast enough. William has also been not gaining weight fast enough and is currently on the 3rd percentile (he was on the 47th at birth).

It's been traumatic and feels like a cruel joke after infertility and a high risk pregnancy. I really don't mean to complain because I know how lucky I am to have my beautiful baby. But my body (and my mental wellbeing) has just been left in shreds. I would never wish this kind of birth on anyone.

And enough from me, congratulations Krissie. That's exciting!

Angela, you must nearly be ready to start your next cycle. Good luck! I can't wait to hear how it goes.

Red, good luck with the house buying! It can be a really stressful time!

 

[krissie328]

Oh Sarah so many hugs hun.. I am sorry things have been traumatic to say the least. I hope that you guys are on the mend soon. I cannot believe how you were treated at the hospital. That is just awful.

My son also suffered from weight loss and slow gain. He was in a good percentile at birth but widdled down to around the 10th. He has still never recovered from that and is still so small. I remember those early days and how much stress and worry this caused me. If you ever need anyone to talk to feel free to message me.

 

[sarah2211]

Thanks Krissie it's been really tough. I never thought half this would have happened to us. I'm hoping I'm on the mend now. We are still having a few odd troubles but they are all fairly mild compared to what we've been through. We got a reply to our complaint. But it was pretty stock standard really.

Did you have low supply Krissie? I have a really good supply but I'm wondering if I have a milk imbalance and he's getting lots of foremilk. He's gaining now so hopefully it stays that way. Thanks so much.