TTC and Beyond!

[wavescrash]

BB - I'm sorry dear I've had 3 myself (2 early and one further along) so I know how it must feel. Grieve all you need but just know that this doesn't mean anything negative when you want to try again next. You can count today as CD 1 and start trying again immediately, it's worked for me... So hopefully if you decide to go that route you have the same success.

Big hugs.

 

[goldstns]

Bb- sending hugs...sorry!!!

doc said the lump is normal unless it starts to look infected or she gets a temp or something.

 

[frsttimemama]

Thanks ladies!! I definitely try to make healthy choices. I'm having leftovers for lunch though and they aren't healthy. MIL made pork chops and mashed potatoes and gravy last night. Mmm!! I think I'm going to grill chicken breast even though its gonna be -20 and make spaghetti squash and spinach salad.

Waves, FX!!

Nikki, yay!! That's awesome!

 

[frsttimemama]

Bb, I'm so sorry!!

 

[brunettebimbo]

Why does it keep happening though!? I don't test before AF is due for that reason!

 

[wavescrash]

Usually there's no reason. It's ridiculously common and you wouldn't know unless you tested before your period is due.

 

[brunettebimbo]

I tested the day AF was due. I try not to test early if I can help it.

Can I do anything to prevent it? I'm gonna start Agnus Castus today.

 

[Disneybaby26]

Oh BB, I'm so sorry is there a fertility specialist that you can go see and see if they have an insight into the early losses? It really is so painfully common. I remember when we had our MC that my doctor told me his wife had been pregnant 7 times but they only had three children. I'm so so sorry.

 

[wavescrash]

You can ask your ob to check your progesterone levels next time you get a bfp. Sometimes lower levels can cause a loss and your doc can prescribe some to help but generally there's no real reason behind it. Just because you had two doesn't mean it will happen again.

 

[Disneybaby26]

All is well with our little growing girl (she is still a girly, I made them check)! She's about 2 pounds, placental lake is gone! Woo! We didn't get any really good pics though bc she is head down and facing my back with her face resting on my placenta, nice and comfy! The tech did attempt the 3D but the face in the placenta issue made it hard to see anything! Boo! Tech said she is probably going to be on the smaller side but as long as she's healthy and measurements are right on target (which they were) that being a peanut is totally ok!

 

[Disneybaby26]

Angus cactus is okay, but usually only used if your cycles are wonky. Also, you are supposed to stop taking it after confirmed ovulation so you need to temp or use OPKs in conjunction.

 

[Cowgirl07]

Kara glad she is doing well. Boo for not seeing her face but as long as she is healthy that's all that matters.

 

[frsttimemama]

Yay Kara! So glad all is well!!

 

[HWPG]

i also have major food aversions due to texture. i dont eat most vegetables or fruit. (in fact, the ones i eat are broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, baby spinach. granny smith apples and bananas - so quite a short list.) like you, waves, toms + moz + basil sounds good in my brain, but i would NEVER palate it. and i would love to like normal things - cukes, carrots - but alas, no. it's not gonna happen.
BB i'm so sorry for your loss. i think a progesterone check (7dpo) wouldnt be a bad idea. i was reading and was amazed to find out not just how common chemicals and miscarriages are, but just in general, fertilized eggs that never implant in the first place, so no hcg rise, no late period, nothing. it totally sucks, feel free to feel sad and let it out here, but know you didnt do anything wrong and chemicals (compared with true miscarriages) are no indication of if you will have another loss in the future.

 

[frsttimemama]

Waves & Mirolee, I am picky too due to texture. I like most fruit, but veggies, not so much. I don't like onion or green pepper, edamame, cucumber, raw carrot, hard tomato, mashed potatoes, radishes, or anything grainy or really crispy at all as far as veggies. I only like a little lettuce on occasion for a chef salad. I hate for my food to touch, too. Ew!

 

[Cowgirl07]

I love food. I used to be more picky but now I love cooking and baking.

 

[HWPG]

sandy, i thouhgt you were having MILs mashed potatoes today?

 

[frsttimemama]

I did, but only a little and only because she made gravy. Otherwise I don't eat them at all. Weird, I know.

 

[brunettebimbo]

In the UK they won't do tests until you've lost 3

 

[frsttimemama]

That's ridiculous. You shouldn't HAVE to lose 3!