The Beanstalkers (formally ttc buddy?)

[raelynn]

Our cruise is at the end of July and we're going to the Bahamas. I'm really excited but we can't book any of our excursions yet because if I end up getting preggers I can't do a lot of the stuff like scuba diving and swimming with the dolphins.

 

[KendraNoell]

Ooh sounds so fun!

I hope you ladies who are still working on fertility treatments get the results you want soon

As for me I have an appointment tomorrow, will see if I've dilated more and going to ask about the swelling in my feet. I can't put on regular shoes and they are even swelling above the straps on my sandals now, its out of control!

 

[kasigirl]

Hi ladies!
Had another appointment. I am now dilated to 3 and 90% effaced! They also scheduled an induction for 5/2!

 

[raelynn]

In less than a week you'll have your little one!

 

[KendraNoell]

I'm so jealous kasi. They wouldn't check me today

Had my 37 week appointment today, they wouldn't check my cervix. I guess that they don't like to check before 38 weeks because it can induce labor. Well the nurse practicioner checked me at 36 weeks and I didn't go into labor so why would it matter now that I'm term?! They said I had pretty bad edema but because my BP is fine that its not a big deal. Tested positive for GBS and I don't know why that bothers me because I have had a pretty easy pregnancy and baby has been fine all the way through and I worry that somehow even though they will give me antibiotics in labor that the baby will get it somehow. And its a two night mandatory stay at my hospital if you have positive GBS. Then I did bloodwork for anemia, almost positive at this point I'm anemic from the exhaustion I've had but we will see. Have another appointment in 1 week.

However, they ordered an ultrasound for Monday. Has anyone else had one that late in the game? They didn't say baby's size was concerning but I'm wondering if that's why they are doing it.

 

[KendraNoell]

I'm frustrated because being told I was 1cm and baby's head was -1 station a week and a half ago I just want to know if there has been any progression! The nurse made a comment about how low I was carrying him even. And she sees preggo bellies all day long!

 

[Baby4u14]

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[KendraNoell]

I can't see the pics

 

[Chatnoir]

Oh yay..... What to expect when your expecting coming to cinemas near you!!!! # I'm not bitter!
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[raelynn]

Aw, Chat. I feel your pain!

 

[KendraNoell]

Maybe you can get some fun laughs out of it if anything

 

[Chatnoir]

I know I am being very bitter but totally feel like I am entitled! I prob will go see it just to torture myself!
On a slightly better note I got a high on cbfm today on day 8 which is super early for me! So here's to my last attempt before seeing the FS. Fingers crossed!!!!!!!!

 

[mk8]

Hey chat! GOod luck this cycle. Question- have you done the hsg and other scans at all?

Rae- how are you doing?

I'm on cycle 19 now. Gosh, how time flies. Feel v sad just typing this. Had day 2 bloods yesterday (I hope it was day 2- I'm so confused these days! I spotted on fri and sat and had v light flow sun and proper flow yest so I counted yest as day 2. Correct?) I have a transvaginal ultrasound next tues then day 21 bloods after that. Then after that I'm going for my hsg next cycle. Hopefully on the Nhs but failing that, in going private to get some answers. After that, I need to return to the fertility specialist to find out what next. All this to have a baby! Sighhhhhh I hope he or she arrives here soon.

 

[kasigirl]

Hi ladies!

Just wanted to update you real quick. I had Charlotte! She is beautiful! 7lbs 19 inches long born at 8:55AM on 4/30.

Hope you are all well.

Kasi

 

[mk8]

Congratulations kasi! Charlotte is gorgeous. Well done you!

 

[raelynn]

She's beautiful! Congrats!

 

[raelynn]

mk - I know what you mean about all the work just to have a baby. I can't believe how much we've gone through and its not even the challenges that come with pregnancy!

 

[Chatnoir]

Congrats kasi xx

 

[mk8]

rae- i guess we should be glad that we have a bit longer as couples with "freedom" in the meantime?

of the ladies who are still in ttc mode, would you mind recapping where you are in your journey and your next plan of attack.

i am on month 17, cycle 19. did some bloods before but FS wants them done again with some additional ones including thyroid check and some routine ones like hiv, syphillis, hep b and c, rubella. had day 2 done. day 21 later this cycle for progesterone. transvaginal ultrasound next week. ive also decided on an hsg next cycle, whether that be on the nhs (if appointments available) or private. this cycle, dh and i have decided to take a break. we are going to bd but when we fancy it rather than the every other day jobbie. just need to take myself away from this mentally. so i am going to try not to come on here that much ladies. just want a month of time out. realistically im weak and have teeny weeny willpower so u will prob see me back here tomorrow! take care all!

 

[raelynn]

I'm on month 18, cycle 8. I've been through all the fertility tests: several rounds of blood tests, ultasounds, and an HSG. We've been seeing a fertility specialist since January. I've been diagnosed with PCOS and hubby has Azoospermia. I'm currently waiting for AF to start my birth control round and then on to fertility injectables for IVF.

MK - There is definitely value in taking a break for a little while. Since we found out we would need to do IVF we've pretty much tossed all the TTC stuff and just taken it easy. Hopefully it helps take some of the pressure off.