TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[steph1607]

How you feeling Dream?

TB, glad you've got yourself an appointment. Not long to wait (yes, yes - easier said than done!!)

It's obviously different over here, but my husband's first SA was on the NHS so we got the results a few weeks later. Only took so long because that was just our next appointment with the gynae doc. When he had a second one done after we had gone private, we got the results back an hour later when we were in with the doctor having a full consultation. It's the kind of thing that is tested straight away for obvious reasons so results *can* be instant if your healthcare provider is able to give them to you instantly. If that all makes sense!

 

[CTgirl]

I don't have a journal but have attached a bump pic. That's this week, 31 weeks.

I had to see a specialist this week as I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I need to tweak my diet slightly as I'm eating all the right things but in the wrong portion sizes. Like I need to spread my carbs throughout the day rather than having them all at breakfast and then none for lunch or dinner. And must up my veggie intake. It's very manageable, but not fun pricking my finger 6 times a day!

 

[tbfromlv]

Ok my doctors office is really fast about these things so that makes me feel better. Can you tell I don’t like waiting??

dream, do you see anything IRL?

CT- sorry you’re going through that! But your bump! So sweet!

 

[SunnyBe]

Glad you got your appointment set up Tb! I sometimes joke that DH and I should start picking up unhealthy habits to see if that'll boost our chances of conceiving lol. SA results were ready the same day.

Steph, your DH cracks me up Is there any name he likes that isn't attached to one of your family members?

Amber, the chances of a loss are so small at this point. Hope you're not worrying too much. I guess that worry is always there though.

Dream, sorry I hope tomorrow's test looks better. Or do you see something IRL?

CT, ahhh that's quite the bump! Sorry to hear about the GD. I can't believe how far along you are already. Have you guys picked a name yet?

AFM, still no line so I stopped taking those &*#!*^! red progesterone pills as of yesterday. I SO can't stand them Wrote a whole blog post about it and even contacted the manufacturer lol. I'm not taking them any longer than necessary so I'm just gonna wait for AF at this point.

 

[Dream143r]

Felling pretty bummed. What's a girl to do?

Not seeing anything on the tests IRL unfortunately.

CT - super cute bump. I'm glad the diet changes will be fairly easy to manage for you though.

 

[SunnyBe]

Sorry Are you going for a monitored cycle next, Dream?

 

[Dream143r]

I wish. My appointment isn't until April 26.

 

[AmberR]

Lovely bump CT! Sorry to hear you are dealing with gestational diabetes but great that you can control it with diet!

Dream- sorry about the BFN. Darn you have to wait so long for your appt!

Sunny- I always enjoy reading your blog posts!

 

[Dream143r]

Here's 12dpo. Thinking I'm done testing for this cycle. My cramps are turning more like AF cramps. She's due Tuesday. I guess no November baby for me.

If I had a choice I wouldn't really want a December baby because their birthdays get lost in the holidays. Myh niece was born Christmas eve. But clearly I don't have a choice so we will keep trying.

If the wind blows me in an optimistic direction I'll test 1 more day tomorrow. I think Amber didn't get her bfp until 13dpo right?

 

[Dream143r]

I did end up testing 1 more day, yesterday at 13dpo. More of the same story. Temp on the way down today so AF may come right on time tomorrow.

Feeling down and out today. I'm sure it will pass, it always does. I've got an acupuncture appointment tomorrow, that always makes me feel recharged.

Hope you ladies had a nice weekend.

Sunny - anything exciting for you?

 

[tbfromlv]

I’m sorry Dream. It does just hurt each time. I hope your acupuncturist helps you shake it again.

 

[AmberR]

So sorry dream. Glad you have acupuncture tomorrow!

 

[steph1607]

Hi ladies,

I hope everyone is okay!

I have some sad news - I had a couple of hours of very heavy bleeding at work on Friday and phoned my clinic who booked me in for an ultrasound first thing Monday morning. We were already prepared for the news because of what I experienced on Friday, but it was confirmed that I am miscarrying. I haven't had any bleeding since Friday but stopped all medication yesterday morning so it should start up again in the next day or two. They also did a blood test which has come back a little higher than they would have liked so I need to go in for a repeat tomorrow morning and hope that the levels have dropped slightly, otherwise they might have to consider an ectopic pregnancy. The doctor couldn't see anything untoward on the ultrasound so it is probably not ectopic - just levels dropping slowly.

So it's a been a bit of a difficult few days, but my husband and I are genuinely feeling okay about everything. I'm not looking forward to the next few days when everything should start coming out, but I guess I hope it does all come out so I don't need any type of procedure.

Love to you all!

 

[CTgirl]

Oh Steph, I am so so so sorry. I can't begin to imagine how you and hubby must be feeling! Take time to process it and if it's available to you, perhaps seek some counselling to assist you? I'm a big believer in therapy. My friend who had two miscarriages (one at 6 weeks, one at 13) hasn't had any help and is barely getting through life. So if you need it, there's nothing to be ashamed of.

That goes for all of you! Sending so much love.

 

[Dream143r]

Oh Steph.....my heart is breaking. It's just simply not fair. I'm so sorry you and DH are going through this. I'm glad you know we're always here for you.

 

[SunnyBe]

Oh no Steph This is the saddest news to wake up to this morning. I'm so incredibly sorry, you must have had the worst weekend. I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Give yourself plenty of time though, this isn't easy.

 

[AmberR]

Oh no Steph! I am so very sorry. Keeping you guys in my thoughts.

 

[steph1607]

Thank you girls. I think to be honest it hit my husband harder than me because I hadn't really felt any excitement about it. But he is doing well too thankfully. There was a horrendous moment during the scan yesterday when the doctor said something along the lines of "I can't see anything" (obviously as in there should be something to see and there isn't), and he then says "so you can't see anything wrong on the scan". That was pretty heartbreaking.

He wants to make a plan for the next few years because he always feels better with plans (he understands that things can change though!) and we're going to book ourselves a nice summer holiday and things like that over the coming weeks.

I'm definitely sticking around in this group with you lot though!!

 

[SunnyBe]

That just broke my heart. Your poor DH. It's so tough on the guys, we sometimes tend to forget that.

 

[tbfromlv]

Oh Steph! I am so sorry! This is awful news! I wish I could give you a hug. It may be nice to take a little vacation after all you’ve been through. I’m so sorry.