Totally Talkative, Crazy 1st-timers (NTNP/TTC #1!) - [22+ BFP's & 18 babies born!]

[Aurora CHK]

And on page 1234 too! Not so much 'totally talkative, crazy' as 'totally tired of chatting' - maybe because most of us either have babies now that take up all our time/energy, or we're too depressed about our now long-term unpregnant status!

 

[xopiinkiieox]

I agree with the second part...! Definitely exhausted with the LTTTC!!! Never thought it would be me. But, hey, no one does right? I'm too lazy to even call the doc to see what's broken because I'm going to have to switch OB/GYNs...my pregnancy confirmation/48 hour count/miscarriage confirmation blood tests cost over $500 out of pocket due to the way my doc's billing works, and his inability to work with any independent labs for testing! So, knowing what lies ahead for me - testing city! - I can't even justify making the appointment. Just stinks knowing I have to go somewhere else! It's already a frustrating, completely heartbreaking thing I feel like I'm dealing with. Having to explain it all again to someone else, including my MC and the lack of getting PG again doesn't sound fun!

Aaaagh!!! Why is being a grown up so difficult? And why can horrible people who don't want kids seem to have babies when I really want one and can't? I am SO on another "pity party/woe is me" tip today!

 

[joo]

I'm lurking... Reading journals but I'm nesting big time so I'm putting off posting in favour of housework, decluttering & organising, rather than the other way around Hehehe

 

[mrsswaffer]

Ditto, joo! Except I'm back in bed right now, because today is a tired day.

 

[JJsmom]

We just had s few pics taken as I was supposed to have our anatomy scan but it's too early they say. But we got a between the legs shot and it's a boy!!!!

 

[Aurora CHK]

Ooh, congratulations on your blue bundle!! HAve you rescheduled the anatomy scan?

Annie, that sounds soooooooooooooooooooooooo rubbish. I'm really grateful for our health service. (I know its a bit of a controversial/political topic over there so I hope I don't offend any one from the US with this, but from my point of view, I'm really happy to lose a tiny amount of my pay each month whilst I am working and to have free healthcare all my life from 'birth to earth'! Not that we don't have some problems with the service.)

Yes I forgot the other category of all the lovely preggo ladies who are too exhausted to post - or busy nesting and preparing!

:wave:

 

[JJsmom]

We go back on Wed the 20th for the full anatomy scan.

 

[xopiinkiieox]

I pay LOTS out of my paycheck...!! Haha. I even have secondary, military grade insurance through DH! I'm not political at all, so ya won't offend me! It just irritates me that my doctor would expect me to pay $300+ for bloodwork to confirm PG...?! Seems a bit ridiculous to me!

In better news, last month's cycle was 27 days. This month was 28. Maybe my cycles are straightening out?? Hope so!! Still doesn't explain why I can't get knocked up again! So afraid my MC messed up my hormones. I get positive OPKs, but I'm afraid the egg isn't actually being released! Stupid traitor body!

 

[JJsmom]

Annie, that is ridiculous that your doc makes you pay that much!!!! It sounds like your insurance isn't covering anything! I'm sorry you have to go through as much as you are! Praying it gets better for you!

 

[xopiinkiieox]

Thanks JJs! My insurance is actually not bad...it's just the way the doctor does business. He won't use an independent lab, which means when I need bloodwork, I have to go to the actual hospital lab. So, I'm billed for an "outpatient hospital procedure," when it's literally a quick stick of a need in my arm! Sooo ridiculous! After talking with my insurance company, I will either have to convince my doctor to use a private lab (yeah, right!), go somewhere else, or pay out of pocket until my $1,000 deductible and $1,500 out of pocket cap are met every year.

 

[flapjack10]

Eek Annie that is a lot! At least your cycles are straightening out now! Have you thought if trying the SMEP? Might be something to look into or think about. Don't know if it's feasible with your lifestyle, but maybe have a look?

Yes, there is a lot wrong with the NHS, but I am grateful for it at the same time.

JJ congrats on your boy! Pics please!

xxx

 

[Laura91]

Congratulations on JJ!

Annie, that's ridiculous! Your Doctor should pay for the extra work if it's his choice not to use an independent lab Is there no where else you could go?

x

 

[Laura91]

Holy cow, 49 days to go?!

 

[flapjack10]

Hehe not long now, Laura!

xxx

 

[JJsmom]

I tried taking a pic of one of the pics they gave me but it's hard to take a good pic of it but here is one of the profile. The first is w/o the flash the second is with the flash. He looks like he has a giant nose! I told OH he has his nose! LOL!

I'll put up other pics when we go back in and have our anatomy scan in 2 weeks! They said I get the CD then and other pics I believe.

 

[joo]

Congrats on your blue bundle JJ! I was only talking to my MIL last week about how everyone seems to be having girls lately so it's exciting to see a blue bundle on his way.

Annie, you have to change doctors asap so you can get on with this! Sorry if you've already covered this in another post, but has your hubby been tested as well? It's great that your cycle is leveling out.

Off to catch up on journals, nesting later.

xxx

 

[Laura91]

Joo, stop nesting and get in your own journal x

 

[flapjack10]

Awwww such a cute nose though! xxx

 

[MommaAlexis]

FJ - squishy squeely hug after realizing you're half way there.

 

[xopiinkiieox]

We've tried SMEP for more than a couple cycles. It never worked...nothing has after my MC. Even using OPKs isn't helping anymore. The time I did get PG, we literally had sex once in that month! There was work travel and illness and trips to visit parents...no time to TTC! So, I knew without a doubt that our bean had been conceived on February 29th! Ironic that one time worked...and nothing will now!

Laura, I can switch doctors. Just too lazy, and honestly dreading having to rehash the disaster that has been TTC! I know I need to switch, it's just working up the motivation to do so!

Joo, hubby hasn't been tested. Figured we would start with me...I have a feeling I'm the "broken" one based on my MC and subsequent inability to get PG, coupled with my irregular cycles.

It's all just so frustrating!!!