TWW Support group to help get you through the nitty gritty...and beyond

[BABTTC123]

Ren- That is awesome news!!! I am super happy for you!!!
Sucks that you have a second auto immune disorder BUT thankfully you have a rockin GI specialist to get your symptoms under control!
September can't come soon enough!

Ready- You didn't have much symptoms at all with this previous pregnancy so you may still be pregnant OR ovulated late it can happen randomely after a miscarriage and I think this is why some women get their af sooner and some get them much later.
Fx that you will see that +hpt soon!!

Mrs- Your belly is looking amazing! I can't wait to see your next scan! ^_^

Mommy- I seen yours as well but idk if I commented, it's been soo long it feels!
Your belly bump is looking amazing as well! When is your next scan?

Perse- How are you doing? Has your bump started yet?

Afm- I passed everything on Saturday and now today (Thursday) it looks like it is finally stopping.
I feel like trying again immediately after, but at the same time I am hesitant.
The ONLY reason I want to try again after is because I will be super fertile and I don't want to use fertility drugs again. But I want to wait because I feel like that would be better for my body so that I don't miscarry again.
Idk... I will figure it out.
I have just been a huge mess of emotions. One day I will be COMPLETELY fine with the miscarriage and the next I will have the biggest pity party and cry all day.
Today I am jumping back and forth on being fine to being upset lol
Must be my hcg going down. Which btw I keep missing out on getting my draw!! My doctor is going to be irritated lol
Anyways, good news is that mine and hubbies hours are starting to pick up again
Hopefully we won't be struggling as much this next month!

 

[ReadynWaiting]

Ren-I'm glad things are looking up for the ivf. I saw something yesterday that indicated tomatoes and spinach may affect the body like soy, dairy and gluten as far as autoimmune disorders are concerned. May be something to investigate?
Bab-the hcg dropping really does screw with emotions. I would be fine and then 5 mins later crying like crazy. As far as ttc I started right away because I was ready and figured if my body isn't ready I won't get pg. There is no increased chance of mc even though some drs still tell their patients that. The only reason to wait is for dating purposes but that's what scans are for. It's a personal decision though.
I have been crampy today so probably af is on her way. I'm good either way. If nothing happens by Mon ill probably test mon.

 

[Mrs. Burch]

Ren-So happy for you!! So glad you have doctors working FOR you and WITH you! Yay!! Sorry about the second autoimmune but sounds like you have it under control and know the steps to take.

Bab-So glad to hear from you! Glad you are taking your time and doing what you want..so very important! Feel whatever emotion you are feeling at the time, just go with it is what I think!

Ready-I hope you get your rainbow soon. fx for you! You girls are so strong! Is your friend still doing ok?

Perse and Mommy-how are you gals?

AFM-had a dr apt on Wed and all is well. Measuring perfect and I have gained 5lbs since 8w apt. I did get told no more sugar, which is fine, and scheduled my glucose test for Good Friday.....yay (sarcastic) Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and continue doing well.

 

[ReadynWaiting]

Mrs-happy V-day!

 

[persephone13]

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been absent. I've been super sick still, it was letting up but then today was so bad I actually threw up at work (super violently and had the shakes). Have been feeling really sick all night.

We go for our next ultrasound on Tuesday. I'll be 14weeks by then, since they couldn't schedule us for last week or this week but it doesn't really matter because we are not having the genetic testing done anyway. So it's really just a final dating ultrasound.

I guess my only really problem lately is that I don't really feel super excited at all. I mean, I'm obviously happy that I'm pregnant but I'm not excited and I don't really feel connected at all to this baby. I'm hoping that changes soon...

 

[Renaendel]

Persephone, I wish I could speak from experience but I can only talk from my friends experiences. They didn't all feel this instant connection to the baby even when they had been trying for years. For one it happened when she started feeling movement, for another it didn't happen until birth. Everyone is different and that connection isn't something that just happens at conception for a lot of ladies. I don't think you feeling this way means anything is wrong with you or the baby. If anything I think it is healthy of you to recognize this.

Babbs! Welcome back. You sounded so down last. I am glad things are going better off and on. When my hormones went down in my first miscarriage I was a wreck. Even after my hcg went to zero it still happened. I remember I went to go work out feeling great. After my run I went back to the locker room and broke down sobbing. No reason just it being my first run since the ectopic and I just sobbed. We get it, and have been there. I promise the random crying will get better in time. I have faith you are going to get pregnant here soon. You will have to be my guide in six months when I have questions. deal?

MrsBurch-good luck on your glucose test. I am really happy she is measuring right on track. Sorry about you having to go without sugar. I would have a harder time with that.

Ready, I'll keep everything I have crossed for Monday. I know you are cool with it either way but I can't help but be hopeful. Ever the optimist lol

Hi 'mrsDK


Tonight I am enjoying a glass of wine and a gluten free, vegan cookie. Celebrating the good news for once.

 

[Mommy_DK]

Ren- that is such good news!!!! Yay! I'm glad your tests for celiac are showing a little improvement that's awesome! The other bright side to this for you (and one of my my dds and ds) is that you guys are almost forced to eat healthy, and mostly organic foods! Which wont only help you stay trim but healthier in the long run, hope you enjoyed the wine and the celebration !

Pers- I've felt like that at times too, I'm excited but I think other stress factors and being nervous have made me feel disconnected too. I'm thinking once we Settle on a name for her and start to buy everything we need for her arrival I'll feel more connected. That's how it was with my other babies. Good luck Hun and hope you feel better soon !

 

[Mommy_DK]

Bab- I'm hoping you get your smiles back , I know ur tired of hearing it but you WILL get your rainbow baby

enjoy the weekend , hopefully some fun and some rest ! **hugs**


Mrs- Glad baby is doing well! When's her exact appearance date ? I feel like she's going to be famous one day her name is so unique and pretty! I'm still name searching /: dh is picky. lay off the sugar ???! How?! Lol Fruit truly does help with the sweet tooth cravings tho!

 

[Mommy_DK]

P.S

I'm 15 weeks and don't feel any movement. I know with the first pg it takes awhile but I was thinking because this is my fourth I would feel movement early. Maybe it's the extra weight ....?

 

[ReadynWaiting]

Mommy-she could be posterior so you will feel things later on.
Perse-with ds my connection came after the anatomy scan when we found out he was a boy. I started to feel movement and we named him and then it all really hit me. It's totally normal what you are going through. Like Ren said it happens at different stages for people. Sorry you are still feeling so ill.
Ren-I hope you enjoyed ur wine? I had some last night and it was delish. Back to eating better and filling my body full of goodness.
I am meeting again with the woman that I saw a week after my loss. She is going to do the reflexology again and work with me on a fertility plan. She is a wealth of knowledge and I want to tap in to that.

 

[BABTTC123]

Ready- did you test today??

Pers- I can understand why you feel distant right now. It can be just as everyone else says that the connection happens at random times for each woman. But it could also be a fear for the worst. I know that I will be afraid to get too attach or even attached at all if I conceive again and make it further along than this last time. I am too scared of another miscarriage and yet here I am ready to go at it again and hope for the best. :/

Mrs- Boo to the glucose test and not being allowed to have sugar! Do they suspect any prenatal diabetes?

mommy- I can't speak for the movement part, but could it just be that you have a very lazy baby? lol Maybe she enjoys sleeping and growing more right now and then will start kicking around in a week or two

Ren- Deal ^_^ I am really excited that they already have your appointment set up and that all you have to do is wait for that amazing day! Your uterus works right its just that darn ovary being too dominant! I am positive you will end up with twins

afm- I've been dealing with a mean round of insomnia. Absolutely no sleep for me :S
My spotting has completely stopped so hubby and I dtd yesterday and all was fine until early early early this morning I started to cramp and then had a few painful cramps. It has since stopped.
I'm ready to get moving on again! :3

 

[ReadynWaiting]

Bab-I did test and it was bfn. Af just started an hour ago so on to a fresh start. I'm actually good with this so I know my body should be back on track and I know where I'm at. I am drinking my red raspberry leaf tea, taking ALL my vitamins and eating healthy. I meet with my doula on Wed and we are going to discuss my fertility plan. I'm excited because I have a plan.
I have my everything crossed for you Bab!!

 

[Mrs. Burch]

Ready-sorry for the bfn but happy you have a plan and know what you want and are going for it! Hope your meeting goes well! Keep us posted on the meeting on Wed!

Bab-The whole no sleeping thing SUCKS!! I feel your pain, hope you move past it quickly. Glad the bleeding has stopped and hope those cramps stay away for a LOOONNNGG time!

Perse-I totally agree with what the gals said, esp Bab, I didn't feel the "connection" with Bristol until really she started moving. And even now it is on and off sometimes. I hope your sickness gets better, mine moved on around 16 weeks. I do still have it, as it came up again this weekend, but it is manageable now. As long as I eat I am good. Can't wait to see scan pics tomorrow!

Ren-OOOOHHHH wine, how was it, good I am sure....Oh how I miss wine!! Aug will be here soon enough... I am so happy for you and all the positives you are finally going through. Ok so I remember you saying that you are an engineer, do you work from home or how does all of this effect your job?

AFM-Had a pretty awesome weekend, I bought Bristol's bedding, car seat, stroller, baby monitors, and some clothes so we are on our way...just waiting for the room to be completed by my dear husband and father! They told me it will be done in April!!! DH and I are going on a trip this week to Louisville, KY we leave Wed and come home Sunday so it will be nice to get away. Glad you are all doing well. Have a wonderful week and I will catch up when I get back!

 

[ReadynWaiting]

A trip away sounds lovely! It's so fun when you start getting all the stuff for baby.

 

[persephone13]

Thank you for all your advice, I really appreciate it. I go for my ultrasound at 2pm today. I'm so anxious that I'm shaking. Think good thoughts for me, and I'll touch base soon.

 

[Mommy_DK]

Mrs- Have fun! Trips away from everything and everyone are sooo nice sometimes! We're planning one to ocean city in July , can't wait!

Bab- You and ready are probably right! I am just so ready to feel her and get a name picked for her already. I guess maybe I'm being impatient. I'm so glad you are starting to get back in the swing!! Looking forward to your testing in upcoming days (-:


I have had two dizzy spells combined with the extreme headaches and blind spots. The on call OB told me to see a neurologist so I'm going to try to schedule something with them asap.
Poor Ds had strepp and now I have it , I'm trying to use natural remedies for now, I have my dr appointment with new OB tomorrow hopefully they'll be able to tell me exactly what to do about all of this and what could be causing the blind spots. No gym for me this week }:

 

[ReadynWaiting]

Perse-how was ur scan?

Mommy-I'm sure its all just due to baby and blood flow. Have you had your iron levels checked?
I've been reading up on qi and Chinese medicine. Here is an interesting blog on our bodies, fertility and chinese medicine
https://www.nourishinglife.com/chinese-medicines-approach-to-fertility/

 

[Renaendel]

Sounds like an occular migraine to me Mommy. They are brutal. I would lose a spot in my vision. Sometimes it would look like snow on a TV screen or it is crackling. I would throw up within 30 minutes of this and often have blinding headache pain. Mine were from changes in hormone levels. If this is what the neurologist thinks it is let me know. I'll give you some tricks with managing them. Some people just get the vision issue with out the accompanying vomiting and pain.

 

[persephone13]

The scan went well! Everything seems to be measuring right and the heart rate was 144bpm. Such a relief for me. Now I'm going to nap since I haven't had a wink of sleep in like five days due to all my worrying...

Sorry I haven't caught up. I will eventually!

 

[Renaendel]

Wooho, great news. Get some sleep hon.