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[alicatt]

Good morning Ali Have you gotten any news about your s?

Nothing yet.. I was just about to call. I also wanted to know which they used! I had given them instructions about it, but I never heard what they ended up doing. I'd like to know the answer to that, and I also need to call and confirm my appts. I have one with my acupuncturist tomorrow and one on Friday to test my progesterone. I have no idea what time! LOL! I was a little out of it on Saturday.

Did you choose 2 sperm donors in case one person couldn't make it on the day of retrieval?
My acupuncturist is on holiday now for 2 weeks so can't get any more appointments till the new year. My chart this month has very big fluctuations which I have never had before. I was googling it and people said thyroid causes it. I had a hyperactive thyroid 10 years ago but I was treated for it with carbimazole pills and it has been fine since. What do you think about the huge dips in my bbt?

I did choose 2, because the one I wanted only had 1 vial left. So I picked that one and one more just in case my primary one wasn't any good. I just got the call from my FS.. he said he was able to freeze 2 more, so I have 4 YAY! I also asked him which donor we used and he used my favorite! So we have enough for 2 FET's if this doesn't work or if I want to have a second child in the future. YIPEE!! I'm so happy

Never - your thyroid is very important in fertility, I would go and have yours checked, just make sure it is in the normal range. They say that for fertility you want your TSH to be around 2. I think mine is 2.15. Or it was last time we checked it. My chart used to bounce around like that too, I just assumed it was due to my environment. Maybe going to bed earlier/later or getting up earlier/later?

That is awesome Ali!
If you have twins now then you can have a house full of children

I know.. 6 possible children, and that doesn't even include if they split!! Is it possible to already feel nausea? I feel a little sick.

 

[never_give_up]

aww no not too early... implantation should be starting now and nausea is always a good sign Did you have milk with breakfast? When I was a few weeks pregnant I felt nausea when I drank milk but it could be something else you ate that is causing yours?

 

[alicatt]

aww no not too early... implantation should be starting now and nausea is always a good sign Did you have milk with breakfast? When I was a few weeks pregnant I felt nausea when I drank milk but it could be something else you ate that is causing yours?

I'm not sure what is causing it. I'm also a little dizzy. I actually ate breakfast this morning, which is not normal. I usually wait until a little later to eat breakfast. I had a GF waffle and a few handfuls of nuts, and my decaf black tea.

 

[never_give_up]

Sorry you are not feeling well Ali but it will all be worth it in the end
I had dizziness when I was on progesterone. Drinking lots of water will help

 

[alicatt]

Sorry you are not feeling well Ali but it will all be worth it in the end
I had dizziness when I was on progesterone. Drinking lots of water will help

I keep thinking it is too early for pregnancy symptoms, the little blast should only be implanting today! LOL.

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- sometimes the nausea is just your body's way of daling with the big change...could be the flush and rush of hormones too. Generally ms doesn't start until week 6 or so but some ladies are different. I think I remember this happening w/ your first IVF- you were nauseas for a bit, I think it is a side effect of all the hormones.

Amazing! 4 ! Yay, I bet you are ecstatic!

 

[alicatt]

Ali- sometimes the nausea is just your body's way of daling with the big change...could be the flush and rush of hormones too. Generally ms doesn't start until week 6 or so but some ladies are different. I think I remember this happening w/ your first IVF- you were nauseas for a bit, I think it is a side effect of all the hormones.

Amazing! 4 ! Yay, I bet you are ecstatic!

Yep! I was thinking the same thing. I'm dizzy too though.. hmm. Could just be the progesterone? I'm only 7dpo so it is definitely pretty early for symptoms. Yes 4 frosties!!! Knowing I have a few waiting if necessary makes me very happy and much less stressed out. I'm going to be very ZEN this time! I have acupuncture tomorrow morning, and I'm hoping that will make me feel relaxed. Then I work from home Wed/Thurs then Friday I'm back in the office for my last day before the holidays! I keep thinking about that movie with Adam Sandler.. and his buddy who says.. "YOUUUU CAN DOOOOO IIIIIIIT!

 

[Philomena]

Ali, I'm so happy to see things look very positive this month!!! and a few extra frosties to boot!
Never, how are you feeling these days? sick of tapioca yet? (I don't think I could ever be sick of it.... *grin*)

Coy, how're your girls doing?

I've been reading and lurking, but haven't been feeling chatty.... not down... just not chatty....
I'm finishing up some final chores this week.... I have a mountain of towels and blankets that I want to wash and put away.... I think they were clean, but you know when they've been in the closet forever and just need a refresher?? yeah, so that's what I'm doing today... and of course there's always dishes to do and floors to wash....
I spent yesterday clearing and tidying my loft/sewing area.... and there's still more to do, but at least I can see the floor and have space to actually DO some sewing!! When I finish with the rest of the house, I can while away my time sewing for baby!! I have one baby gown done and another cut out and half way done... they are made from recycled t-shirts and a little tongue in cheek... the one I have left to do is from an old star trek shirt... it's red and in star trek lettering says "I'm having a red shirt kind of day!".... I figure that's perfect if Babes gets fussy!! *grin*

I also want to make a few diaper covers.... I have some very cute owl themed, breathable waterproof fabric that will be perfect.... they shouldn't take long... I just want to make about 3 or 4 to have on hand... the diaper service brought 3 covers for us to use, but they look a little old and tired and I thought it would be nice to have something fresh for baby!
Plus, I just love to sew...
I had trouble sleeping last night... and I'm just feeling 'off' today.... well, since last night, really.... maybe I just need more rest!
This is my week for loads of appointments! Tomorrow the midwives are coming to my house for my check up, then I have my belly henna for tomorrow night! Thursday is spa day, ultrasound, baby class and friday is obstetrician consult, and Blessingway.... then to make Christmas gifts and have Christmas and THEN just sit around and wait for Babes!!

How's everyone else doing?? Lots to watch for this month! I'm SO excited for my BnB ladies!!

 

[Philomena]

Ali- sometimes the nausea is just your body's way of daling with the big change...could be the flush and rush of hormones too. Generally ms doesn't start until week 6 or so but some ladies are different. I think I remember this happening w/ your first IVF- you were nauseas for a bit, I think it is a side effect of all the hormones.

Amazing! 4 ! Yay, I bet you are ecstatic!

Yep! I was thinking the same thing. I'm dizzy too though.. hmm. Could just be the progesterone? I'm only 7dpo so it is definitely pretty early for symptoms. Yes 4 frosties!!! Knowing I have a few waiting if necessary makes me very happy and much less stressed out. I'm going to be very ZEN this time! I have acupuncture tomorrow morning, and I'm hoping that will make me feel relaxed. Then I work from home Wed/Thurs then Friday I'm back in the office for my last day before the holidays! I keep thinking about that movie with Adam Sandler.. and his buddy who says.. "YOUUUU CAN DOOOOO IIIIIIIT!

Hey, Ali, my first symptom before getting my bfp was gassy, and bloaty.... I was super gassy and bloaty the week before getting my bfp.... anyways, just thought I would throw that out there!! not glamourous, but I remember wondering what it was I was eating that was giving me such a problem! *grin*

 

[alicatt]

Ali, I'm so happy to see things look very positive this month!!! and a few extra frosties to boot!
Never, how are you feeling these days? sick of tapioca yet? (I don't think I could ever be sick of it.... *grin*)

Coy, how're your girls doing?

I've been reading and lurking, but haven't been feeling chatty.... not down... just not chatty....
I'm finishing up some final chores this week.... I have a mountain of towels and blankets that I want to wash and put away.... I think they were clean, but you know when they've been in the closet forever and just need a refresher?? yeah, so that's what I'm doing today... and of course there's always dishes to do and floors to wash....
I spent yesterday clearing and tidying my loft/sewing area.... and there's still more to do, but at least I can see the floor and have space to actually DO some sewing!! When I finish with the rest of the house, I can while away my time sewing for baby!! I have one baby gown done and another cut out and half way done... they are made from recycled t-shirts and a little tongue in cheek... the one I have left to do is from an old star trek shirt... it's red and in star trek lettering says "I'm having a red shirt kind of day!".... I figure that's perfect if Babes gets fussy!! *grin*

I also want to make a few diaper covers.... I have some very cute owl themed, breathable waterproof fabric that will be perfect.... they shouldn't take long... I just want to make about 3 or 4 to have on hand... the diaper service brought 3 covers for us to use, but they look a little old and tired and I thought it would be nice to have something fresh for baby!
Plus, I just love to sew...
I had trouble sleeping last night... and I'm just feeling 'off' today.... well, since last night, really.... maybe I just need more rest!
This is my week for loads of appointments! Tomorrow the midwives are coming to my house for my check up, then I have my belly henna for tomorrow night! Thursday is spa day, ultrasound, baby class and friday is obstetrician consult, and Blessingway.... then to make Christmas gifts and have Christmas and THEN just sit around and wait for Babes!!

How's everyone else doing?? Lots to watch for this month! I'm SO excited for my BnB ladies!!

WOW! You do have a busy week! That is great! So how do you feel? Do you feel like babes is going to come early or does she feel pretty content in there? I would assume that as babes gets closer to coming out that you'd get more tired. But then again how should I know? I've never had a baby! So your official Due date is 1/3/2013? Or am I counting wrong?

So my symptoms today: dizziness, nausea and fatigue.

 

[Philomena]

Yup! official due date is Jan 3, 2013.... they count you as 'Full term' at the 37 weeks mark... so that was last Thursday for me... that's the point where if you go into labour there should be no problems with the baby and they don't try to stop it or anything.... it's not considered 'pre-term labour' after the 37 weeks mark....

I feel like she might come early, but I am hoping for after Christmas.... it would be ironic if she came this week when I have all these 'getting ready for labour' plans!! I really want to get the henna, and the eyelash extensions, and have the Blessingway.... so after Friday would be earliest I would 'want' her to come... Of course, some of it comes down to how babes is doing... and we have another ultrasound on Thursday and then the consult with the obstetrician on Friday, where they will either let me go au natural, or recommend for me to be induced.... at the last ultrasound baby was spot on for average size, but the last two days I've been SO hungry!! Like SOOOOOO hungry.... Like I could eat for hours!!! and hungry for strange things! Last night we went for supper with my Nana and there were brussel sprouts on the menu.... I don't usually like brussel sprouts, but last night, I could have eaten an entire plate of just brussel sprouts!! In fact, I could still eat them today!!!
So who knows? I don't think baby has dropped yet... sometimes I feel like she's really low and engaged, but it doesn't last... like she's going down and then back up again! I've been told it can be that way with second babies.... that she might not fully drop until I'm even in labour! I like the heavy, pressured feeling... when it comes.... makes me feel like things are close! *sigh*
I want to have the baby, but I also want her to stay in for as long as possible.... she's safe in there.... and it's easy.... everything changes when she comes out!!

 

[jm1355]

Good Morning everyone!! I hope all of you are doing fantastic! I am still praying for all of you, hoping that those BFPs come really soon. I graduated this weekend and I promised to post pictures for y'all.

 

[twotogo]

Jess! Congrats! We've missed you. So happy for you and your graduation.

 

[twotogo]

Sorry I've been MIA. It has been crazy busy here, and on top of that hubby and I have both been sick. I'm still not feeling well. DH and the kids left this morning for Missouri to pick up my MIL. So I have three days to get my house completely cleaned. Not that it's horrible, but we've been so busy lately that I haven't really had the opportunity to clean the whole house. And... it's soooooo much easier to clean when everyone is gone. I can throw out things that other's may be clinging to (for no good reason).

I will try to catch up on everyone's posts when I get the chance.

 

[alicatt]

Jess! So glad you popped in and shared your beautiful photos! You must be on YAY!!! Happy Holidays to you!!!

 

[alicatt]

Sorry I've been MIA. It has been crazy busy here, and on top of that hubby and I have both been sick. I'm still not feeling well. DH and the kids left this morning for Missouri to pick up my MIL. So I have three days to get my house completely cleaned. Not that it's horrible, but we've been so busy lately that I haven't really had the opportunity to clean the whole house. And... it's soooooo much easier to clean when everyone is gone. I can throw out things that other's may be clinging to (for no good reason).

I will try to catch up on everyone's posts when I get the chance.

I totally understand being MIA when sick. Hope you feel better soon, and good luck with all the cleaning. I'm going to try to get some of that done this week as well, as my family descends on Saturday. My OTD is Saturday too! YAY! The real OTD isn't until Dec 28th but you know me, I'll start testing early.. LOL!

Not sure if you saw.. but i'm PUPO with twins!!! I have 4 frosties too

 

[twotogo]

Okay, my body is confusing me. My lp is usually 15-18 days. And I usually don't start spotting until day 14 at the earliest. Today is cd 12 and I am spotting. I've been cramping for the last couple of days, which is also a bit unusual so early in the lp. I'm hoping my body isn't starting to change things up on me.

 

[AngelSerenity]

Twotogo.... perhaps it's just a one-off as you have been feeling poorly? Or could it be an IB?

Jess.... lovely to hear from you, your photos are beautiful.

Ali... how's those eggs cooking honey? I hope you are resting!!!!!!

Coy.... how are you? I so love the pics you've posted of your girls. you must be one proud mama.

Phil.... oh not long now!!!!! I'm getting excited for you, although I totally understand you wanting baby to stay in your tummy. When I was pregnant with my DS I didnt want the pregnancy to end, I just loved the closeness and special time we had together and feeling pregnant as well. I so miss that feeling, enjoy your last couple of weeks (if you get that far!)

Babywhisperer, how's things?

 

[AngelSerenity]

RMC Appointment day for me - full brief for those bored (or just nosey below ).


Well, my life is as interesting as ever . There are 3 hospitals in the trust I am now under and I have had 3 appointments at each of them in the past 3 months, apparently all under the specialist care of my RMC. At my review meeting today he was very perplexed and couldn't understand why I did not have my hysteroscopy procedure with him, another consultant did it. I did request to be under his specialist care and I told him I was a little surprised as well when I got the appointment but presumed it was how the hospital system had worked and he was aware of it. HE WASNT!!

So the conclusion is that he isn't too happy about not conducting the procedure as he hasn't witnessed first hand my 'possible partial septum' so he was in a quandary about future actions. He was also aggravated because he would have done the review at the procedure if he had conducted it, and the NHS had to set up another appointment for this to happen , which I think he was pissed more about dragging me out again. At this stage my heart is sinking as I am fearing more waiting and more investigations.

After talking things over between himself and the consultant that actually was conducting my review, discussing my history, pattern of my RMCs he stated that he as he didnt see my womb and if he let me go ahead and TTC and then I had another MC he would have to look at the implications of having giving me the go ahead to TTC in the first place. I suppose he is being thorough and not wanting me to face more heartache.

I then quipped 'oh I think I see where this is going and you want to do another hysteroscopy for yourself?'

And you know what? I nearly dropped with excitement - he said NO that wouldn't be fair to put you through that and as the doctor who performed the procedure was 'a fabulous doctor' he was fairly satisfied that whatever is in my womb isnt significant enough and looking at my pattern of RMCs clotting is more than likely the cause. The other consultant also reassured me she agreed looking at my pattern.


So YIPEE, I've been given the green light to TTC .


Which is just as well as my DH and I got kinda carried away yesterday afternoon, and I think I'm going to ovulate today or tomorrow...


I'm so excited I could burst, but at the same stage I have no job from March so I really should be thinking about all this timing issue. 95% of me says stuff it, what will be will be etc, the other 5% is going gulp, I could be making a bed of stress and trouble for myself . Oh la la.


I can now properly feel as if I belong on this thread again.... (I know I was welcome but you know what I mean).

 

[alicatt]

TwoToGo - It looks like every few months you have a strange cycle that lasts longer than normal? I had this happen to me every once in a while before I took the vitex. Then it seemed like things were in perfect sync. I wonder if it is you being stressed or sick that is causing your cycles to get wonky? As Angel said, maybe it is IB? I would just wait it out and see what is going on.


Angel - YAY on being able to TTC. So have they figured out what the problem is yet? Seems to me that you are still awaiting some sort of an answer? GL!!!