Thanks for the response. She's not clinging, she's grieving, as would be expected. I was just trying to be in that impossibly hopeful place on her behalf. The test was just 8 days past transfer and I've heard that 9 and 11 are usual.

Just following up. We tried a million gentle techniques. Google "sleep lady" -- her method helped a bit. Anyway, nothing really did the trick and it was frustrating to read the tips where the "experts" say things like, "be sure to put her to bed sleepy, but not sleeping." And we were like, "yeah ...

I imagine its slim (but possible) chance to get a positive on second beta (at day after initial beta is negative. But, wondering if any one knows the actual probability? I have a beloved friend who is in that dark place now.

Thanks.

TV comedy 30Rock also has fertility episodes, so far I think mostly adoption-based.

I am aware social stigma, but try to combat by being very open. I had thought I was pretty open, but DH is REALLY open and pretty much tells everyone we did IVF. At first, it was a little embarrassing, but now I ...

My best to you. I know it is so hard.

In 2008, at 14 weeks I found out my baby was not viable. So, what I thought would be a fun b-day treat (u/s) was anything but. But, a few months later we did a FET cycle and lo and behold due date was the day after my birthday. That gave me so much strength ...

I have no solutions. Just thought I'd let you know you're not alone. At 4 mos., DD woke 2-3 times a night. Now, at 7 mos., she wakes every 1-3 hours. I have no idea why. We used to swaddle, but she's too old and strong for it. I've been so tired that I started bringing her into bed w/ us. (Maybe ...

summerbaby
Congratulations! I’m so happy to hear that baby Anna arrived healthy. I suppose she wanted you to keep your anniversary to yourselves.

How much did she weigh? We had the same worries with regaining Darby’s birth weight and also jaundice. Both are fine now. I understand that the weight ...

Summerbaby

We'll be thinking about you tomorrow. Best of luck. Wishing you much happiness.

Barb

I was shocked and saddened to hear about your son. I can't imagine how difficult that must be for you. I am thrilled that your girls are healthy. (I love your names.) I hope you find happiness in your new family and with time the pain of your loss lessens. Peace.

Summerbaby

We named her Darby Lynn.

Darby is after a musician we like; according to the book it has Irish and Scandanvian roots, I prefer the later as it supposedly means “free”, also it’s the birthplace of her paternal greatgrandfather; Lynn is for my cousin who died a few years ago from ...

So, we’ve had some adventures since I last posted. Turns out I am not an October Mom after all – I’m a September Mom!


Long story short:
Wednesday: Got put on bed rest for high blood pressure/protein in my urine
Friday: Had NST and sent straight to the hospital; Had amnio for lung maturity (at ...

So, we’ve had some adventures since I last posted. Turns out I am not an October Mom after all – I’m a September Mom!


Long story short:
Wednesday: Got put on bed rest for high blood pressure/protein in my urine
Friday: Had NST and sent straight to the hospital; Had amnio for lung maturity (at ...

When I went in for my appointment last week, the doctor discovered that the baby’s torso is measuring small. At 33 weeks, it only measured about 29 weeks. The head and legs are appropriate size. She diagnosed Intrauterine Growth Restriction. I had a non-stress test, which came out fine, and another ...

Just wondering if anyone’s keeping kick counts? I’ve read it mentioned in several books I have on hand and it sounds like a good idea, but my doc hasn’t requested it so I haven’t started yet. There’s a part of me which feels nervous about monitoring so closely.

Summerbaby
Thanks for the ...

It’s been a while so I thought I’d check in and see how everyone’s doing. It feels like some of our twin Moms are probably getting pretty close.

Summerbaby , hope your sugar’s holding steady.

My last doctor’s visit was 8/20 and everything looked good. She’s weighing in at 3lb 13oz which is about ...