Sticking Together Crew

[Isabel209]

thanks florida girl. progesterone supplments are suppost to raise up my pregesterone levels but its so strange that i am not feeling anything at all- i just dont feel pregnant. i always had low progesterone and i got pregnant with low progesterone twice! i just hope it sticks because we want this baby soooo much that i am getting really frustrated right now

but thanks once again for your comfort

 

[AmaryllisRed]

Don't worry about not feeling pregnant. I think it's fine at 5 weeks not to feel any different at all. I'm 30 weeks and I still don't feel pregnant half the time!

 

[Sun_Flower]

I didn't feel pregnant for AGES, apart from being tired so don't worry about it too much *hugs*

 

[DrGomps]

hey ladies, i am new to this forum... just got my bfp... anyone due in August 2012?

Congrats hun and welcome.

Andrea since the cerclage has been in since week 11 it could have scar tissues over it or just be embedded in the skin so to make it as pain less as possible they give you a spinal block. But im ready as im gonna get lol.

Oh my, that does sound painful. I can't believe you are full term tomorrow!!!

Happy 36 weeks, Vicki!! Wow, it's going fast!!

Can't believe Christmas is ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!!!
(I can be happy and not stressed about it now that I'm done shopping... as long as everything gets delivered on time!)

I got most of my shopping done…just need to get stocking stuffers…any ideas??

Happy 30 weeks Jen!! ANd 36 Vicki!!

Wow happy X number of weeks everyone, we're going to have a whole host of STC babies before we know it!

Ysa, Tracey, how are things going with you both?

AFM I went to a carol service at the local church and left Eden home with Elliot - it was only for an hour but my god I felt like my arm had been cut off!! It was a lovely service though and Ell was fine looking after her which I knew he would be, lol.

Glad Eliot is so good with her..it does feel weird to be without her, huh?

Morning all,

Rach - glad you've made a decision and all is going well - there is so much pressur eon the breastfeeding here I know exactly how you feel. Im not trying to worry about it too much but i have bought bottles and planning on getting a pump so i'm prepared if bfing doesnt work for us. I think you do whats best for you and your baby - thats all you can do!!

Stacey - Lovely bump and photo!!!!

Jen - we've narrowed girls names down to our top two - either Hannah or Ciara (think you guys might spell that keira). But we still havent ruled out Molly, chloe or Rosalynn. But now DH is gone a bit shaky on Dara as the boys name so weve added in Noah and are considering others...oh dear..poor child wont have a name at this rate!!

Cant believe how far along so many of us are now...scary!!

vick - good luck with the growth scan - from what the sonographer said to me most of the ones she does turn out to be completely normal - the measurement the MWs do is pretty crude to be fair!! Also my friend gave birth a couple of weeks ago - they told her she was going to have a big baby and not to bother with any new born nappoes or clothes - he was born at 6lbs5oz - so just goes to show they dont really know!!

Yeah, the growth scans can be really off…they predicted Josephine would be 9oz smaller then she was.

I love Hannah! If we have another girl thats one of my top choices…though DH already shot it down (are we crazy for talking about names again? )

levels were 5.4 at 3dpo... the nurse gave me the # & said she'd have my DR call me back when she was free to discuss

Eeks…I am hoping you get some answers.

hello girls. thank you so much for the warm welcome. i am 5 weeks today and if all is ok, i am due in end of august. today i spoke with my doctor and said that my progesterone level is low. it is 40 and suppose to be over 60. has anyone experienced this as i am very worried that i will lose the baby. i already had a miscarriage when i was 8 weeks (lost it in sept 2011). i am taking progesterone supplements but dont know if its enough.

i need help

Awe, I can understand your concern…did you get HCG done as well??? Is your progesterone rising?? Sending you sticky Are you on the progesterone suppositories…

Do you have any kids already??

Sorry I don't have any answers…I know how scary early pregnancy can be. Are you scheduled for a scan soon? Unfortunately in the early days you have to ride it out to see if its a viable pregnancy. Sounds like you are doing everything you can.

Most people don't have lots of symptoms early on, so don't take that as a bad sign.


AFM…had major weight loss this week….loss 11lbs??? Is that nuts or what??? I thought my scale was wrong…so I weighed myself a couple times…I started doing 45 minute circuit training this week and upped my weights and started doing ab work…obviously something is working and I will take it!! Am only 10 lbs from pre pregnancy weight!!

 

[lilrojo]

Morning ladies..

Isabel-are you on prescribed progesterone.. i was on progesterone from the dr from the start of my bfp.. my levels were 34 when he tested them and told me that was fine but i didnt want to risk them falling off later on so we did the suppositories till 12 weeks.. and 5 weeks is really early to "feel" pregnant.. but happy 5 weeks.. i too had 2 losses right before this pregnancy.. one at 12 weeks and the second at 5. and i have a dd who is 2 from before them.. so keep hope it can and praying it has happened.. PAL is very hard and those that havent been there dont get it.. Also do you get an early us or anything.. beta's checked..

Ysa-fxed you get some answers..

Andrea-congrats on the weight loss.. you go momma.. hasnt taken you too long to get back.. Hope josie is well..

Rachel-yay for elliot taking eden for an hour.. its hard to be without,but nice as well your still a human..

30 weeks on wednesday.. going so fast.. cant wait to meet my peanut.. not much happening today wrapping and doing my last load of laundry from the weekend.. cant believe christmas is only 6 days away..

 

[AmaryllisRed]

Gomps, are you talking stocking stuffers for Josie? I'm thinking a rattle... pacis (if you use them)... some new socks... some little thing that lights up and plays Christmas music (she'll like it this year and the next few)... Oh, some plastic keys...

For Thomas, I'm thinking stocking stuffers will be mostly food-- probably some of his favorite candy-- pretzel m&m's, kit-kats, reese's... probably some of those little white powdered donuts... this sounds so unhealthy. But of course he won't eat it all in one day!
Then maybe a matchbox car, a pez dispenser, hopefully a snowglobe-- he loves them but I have to find one that isn't breakable. And probably some little thing that lights up and plays Christmas music.

 

[lilrojo]

Andrea you could also get some teething toys.. for her to grab and munch on.. and like jen said rattle, hard to get a newborn a lot for stockings..

 

[Isabel209]

i did progesterone test on the day i discoverd i was pregnant. i didnt do hcg because doctor didnt tell me to do it yet. i am scheduled for my first scan on fri 24th dec, when i will be 5wks and 4days pregnant. i am only taking cyclogest progesterone suppositories but i am not sure if its enough. i wish i can do more but dont know what. my gynae said to me to relax and not to think about it. but how can i not think about it?? i dont have kids and i really want this baby. it has been toooo stressful for me..

i really need your prayers ladies.
thanks to all those who re supporting me and all others who think of me
xxx

 

[Sun_Flower]

I've got Eden a couple of rattles, a teething ring, some little musical instruments for when she's a bit older and some socks

 

[lilrojo]

I guess to me 40 sounds pretty good for your progesterone levels.. as i said my dr said mine were 34 and thats less than yours were but i too got myself on progesterone.. I know its hard but you need to stay positive and try not to stress.. if your not bleeding or have not had any reason to feel all isnt going okay try to believe it is..

Believe me i know its hard.. i know every lack of symptoms, every twinge, every speck of blood scares the hell out of you.. Just know there are others in the same boat and others that have been just as scared.. you prob wont feel 100% until your holding your baby in your arms.. that is how i feel.. I still check for blood when i go to the bathroom and im almost 30 weeks.. it gets easier but never simple..

Anyways you just need to have hope and know everything has been decided, your doing all you can.. just keep faith and hope for your bean to make it through.. Happy to hear your getting an early scan too.. I had one at 6 weeks and another at 9.. then no more till 20.. that was a wait.. but everytime dr found that hb i was relieved..

 

[Isabel209]

that's a very supportive message dear. thanks for understanding and taking the time to think about me.

it has been very hard for me TTC... it took me 14 months to get my first pregnancy but then miscarried it at 8 weeks. i used to have an ultrasound every week and heard the heart beat but then something went wrong (baby wasnt eating) and miscarried it. i cried alllotttt and hated myself for it...

now after 3 months i discovered that i am pregnant again but i feel so much different. when i had my first BFP in August, i had very tender breast and at 5 weeks they were already big!!! but in this pregnancy, i feel absolutely nothing!!

my doctor believes that progesterone has to go up to 60 and more for me to have a viable pregnancy. but i have heard a lot of stories of other ladies with low progesterone and still got a healthy baby.

you did a really good thing when you went on progesterone. i am taking cyclogest but do you know if there is anything stronger than this? some people take injections and other kind of medicine to raise up progesterone but my gynae is very sceptic about some medicine so she tries not to prescribe any.

i will test again my blood next week. maybe progesterone will get higher. please pray for me....i really need prayers. all my friends have babies and are already thinking for their 2nd one!! and i cant even start yet..

i really wish you luck for you delivery. Be blessed and you 'll be in my thoughts and prayers
xxxx

 

[FloridaGirl21]

My DR said that my progesterone level was in the normal range, but on the low side. She recommended starting suppositories, but they are $90 for a 30 day supply.. IDK what to do.. Don't wanna waste the $$ if I'm not pregnant this cycle.. I'm so confused.

 

[FloridaGirl21]

Isabel, I've had 2 losses & know how paranoid you can get during pregnancy. I hope everything turns out well for you

 

[truthbtold]

Awww Ysa, thats a hard choice if you dont have the money at your disposal.

 

[sept10]

Isobel - i two can definately say i didnt feel pregnant at all for ages!! positive thoughts xx

 

[FloridaGirl21]

Normally I would, but we had to fix DH's car this past weekend. It stopped running & had to get a whole new part.. I think I'm going to do it & just be a little tight on funds till I get paid again. I just don't want it to be for nothing.

 

[truthbtold]

I hope it turns out to be your BFP!

 

[sspencer99]

hey all just droping in

isobel i hope all is well logan is a success story with her levels and i hope that you will follow

yasa i know what you mean its pricy for what it is u have to pay out all this money to have a baby its soo sad
i have big positives for you this month hun i really do i think your just going to have to go with ur gut feeling

andrea yay for all that weight loss you go glen coco xxx

rachel good for you going out without bubs bet she got lotts of kisses when you got back

tracey hows it all going hun xxxx

wow vik only 4 weeks to go woooooooooooooo im soo excited ohh and erika too double yippeeee

jen logan 10 week countdown soon or now my memoray is awall

as from thurs only 18 more weeks for me

xxxxxxxx have a nice eve all xxxxxxx

 

[FloridaGirl21]

I decided to go ahead and do it.. I called around and found the prescription for $70 at Walmart & my mom told me that she had a Florida RX discount card & I was listed on it. So it'll be a little less than $70 w/ the discount.. I just called my DR to have her call in the rx..

ETA: the prescription ended up only being $34 with the discount card and it's ready. guess I'll be starting it tonight!

 

[AmaryllisRed]

Yay, that's great, Ysa!!
I was just gonna say, if it works out to about $3 a day, and you were planning to test in maybe 7-10 days, maybe they'd let you just buy 10 days worth or something.
But glad you were able to get it.
I hope this is your bfp, too!!