Yet another JCB thread!

Dolly · Post by **Dolly** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 10:12 am

Hi Dawn, it must have been so exciting to see your baby's hearbeat! It isn't at all sad carrying around the scan pictures - I would be carrying them around and even showing them to strangers!!! I am SO pleased for you.... Love Dolly

Alison · Post by **Alison** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 11:17 am

Oh Dawn, I'm so relieved - was getting worried when I'd seen nothing from you last night, and then looked on the PG side for your news before coming over here. So glad that it all went well - congratulations! You're sounding wonderfully happy and relaxed, which is wonderful! Good luck for the next 7 and a bit months. Kathryn - will be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping that you get a wonderful surprise! Susi - best of luck for your scan too. Alison x

Dawn Blake · Post by **Dawn Blake** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 3:21 pm

Alison - hello!!! How are you? Thank you so much for your message, it was really lovely to hear from you. Well surprisingly I am very relaxed and happy, and the scan came round very quickly, amazingly enough. Now another 2 weeks to pass for the next one, and then another 2 for the next and then ....... wow, what a waiting game this is?! Trying to enjoy every moment, and when I am sick not complaining at all, thankful that I am throwing up to be honest! Still holding everything crossed for you for the future Alison, will be looking out for you (although not quite as adicted to the site as before, and back at work too, so not as much time!). Still hoping and praying for your dreams to come true tomorrow Kathryn! I'm losing it with everyone else's names, sorry! But I can honestly say I wish you all the very very best of luck with scans, tests etc! D x

Dolly · Post by **Dolly** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Kathryn, I just wanted to say Good Luck with your scan tomorrow. I will be thinking of you. Let us know how you get on. Love Dolly

Clara 1 · Post by **Clara 1** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 6:15 pm

Dawn - that is just wonderful!! No wonder you sound so happy! I'm just in from work and was longing to know how you got on after being a bit worried not to have heard last night. What dreadful worriers we are!! It must have been so exciting and lovely. Bet your Nana is extra pleased that it was her cycle that worked for you!! Glad your boss is being so good - how lucky that he has his own IVF history. Sounds like you won't be allowed to work too hard!! That's perfect. Kathryn - hope you get good news tomorrow. You really really deserve it - what a wait you've had this last month. Have you done any more HPTs? Thinking of you and praying your dreams will come true tomorrow. Susi - all the best to you too for tomorrow. Good Lord - you don't do things by halves do you, getting pregnant and moving house within a month!! Hope the house is great, and that you'll be v happy there. Hello again Alison - did you have a good holiday? Hope it was wonderful, and that you're feeling relaxed and good. Bet it wasn't as hot as it's been here!! Dolly - hello how are you? Bah - I failed my driving test yesterday. I failed cos I hesitated too long at a roundabout and held up the people behind me. Huh. How mean - it was my only serious/dangerous fault. I've booked the next test but can't do it for another 2 1/2 months. It was my first day back at work today, it was fine, tho the train home was HORRIBLE, same as your train Dawn, everyone was dripping and looking very uncomfortable. It was nice being at work, thinking I've got a wonderful secret!! I will probably tell my boss next week after the scan on Tuesday if all is OK, because my hours are long and the work can be quite physical. Picked up a free guide to pregnancy and early parenthood mag in Boots today - I couldn't resist! It has a very interesting week by week account of what happens. It's fascinating. Hope we hear from Becky soon. She's been away over a week hasn't she. Going to put my feet up now All the best to you all lots of love Claire x

kathryn · Post by **kathryn** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 7:31 pm

hi guys, thats wonderful news dawn, Im so pleased for you! sorry claire about your driving test but Im sure nothing can take the smile off your face at the moment! susi, I hope youre not over doing ot with all that unpacking! wonder how many youll find tomorrow in your scan, 1,2,or 3!!!!!!!!!! good to hear from you alison, I hope youre doing ok. Im dreading tomorrow. although in my mind I know its going to be bad news Im still dreading when they tell me. feeling really sick about it but thanks all of you for your kind messages. only another 13 hours to go. take care everyone lots of love kathryn x

jackiey · Post by **jackiey** » Wed Aug 13, 2003 7:49 pm

Kathryn Just wanted to butt in on this thread and wish you the very best of luck for your scan tomorrow. Love Jackie

nicolam · Post by **nicolam** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 1:12 pm

Hello chaps, A massive congratulations to Dawn - you can now officially visit the 'other side' you lucky thing. I've got to wait till the 22nd - it's torture. Sorry to hear about the driving test Claire, personally i think you're mad taking it on top of everything else - you've sure got guts. Talking of guts..... I've really been off my food, which as I said before, worries me so much as I'm on the borderline for underweight as it is. Since I tested, I've had an upset stomach every morning, which then subsides. When I go to bed and wake up, i get really gurgly guts and wind (sorry!) I've searched everywhere for some evidence of this being a sympton but it only seems to say nausea and vomiting. I know this must sound so silly, but you know how worrying everything gets. I managed to eat during the day, small and often, but last night I could only manage soup when I got home. Do you think this is normal? So worried that the little fella(s) might decide they don't want to stay as there's no nourishment. Been feeling dog tired when I get home too, but with the heat it's probably not surprising. I should probably post these questions over 'the other side' but still can't bring myself to visit there yet...! Nicola. x PS Fingers crossed Susi!!

Clara 1 · Post by **Clara 1** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 12:48 pm

Hello everyone I had a bit of a scare yesterday - I had a little red blood bleeding a couple of times in the morning which was such a shock because I haven't had anything for weeks. I rang the clinic who said to take it very easy and stay on the sofa all day, and not to go to work until after my scan, next Tuesday. I'd only just done one day back!! So, I'm a little twitchy again, and desperate for the scan to come around. Haven't had any more today so praying there won't be any more. I've scoured the "other side" for info about it and it doesn't seem to be too unusual, but scarey nonetheless, especially seeing as the clinic said to stay on the sofa all the time. Anyhow, shall be positive!! Nicola, I am very Windy Miller too!! Are you still taking the pessaries? The clinic told me that's the side effect of them and it certainly is for me!! Regarding nutrition, I don't really know but would have thought you'll be fine as long as you are managing to eat little and often and eating good stuff. So don't worry!! Easier said than done I know!! It's you and I for our scans next week isn't it? Hopefully we'll both be able to relax a little more then!! Love to you all, Claire x

nicolam · Post by **nicolam** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 1:07 pm

Oh what a crap thing to happen. I too haven't had any bleeding to date, so I can imagine what a shock it must have been. But, this bleeding business just seems to be path of the course and SO common. You've got to just keep repeating that to yourself and take it really easy. And thank god it's not so hot now, so hopefully you'll be able to keep comfortable while lazing on the sofa watching daytime TV! You've not got long to go now for the scan, so wishing you every bit of luck for that. Take care, Nicola x

MARTEEN · Post by **MARTEEN** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 4:51 pm

Dear Nicola Wishing you lots of good luck for the 22nd (I think its is?!) for your scan. I hope everthing is going well, and I am so excited to hear how many babies you are having. I am currently going through treatment, and I am hoping to have 3 put back in also. Wishing you lots of luck. Best Wishes Love Marteen xxxx

kathryn · Post by **kathryn** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 7:04 am

hi clarie, hope youre ok. Try not not worry. (easier said than done!) Its really common in early pg to have a little bleed as long as its light and you dont get cramping pains. its still scary though for you. keep those feet up and dont do anything! YOU HEAR! nicola, being really sick is a good sign of more than 1! When I was pg with twins 9 years ago (another mc) I coudnt eat for 3 months except for bbq hula hoops! I didnt move of the sofa either! I underatand that it must be a worry to you though being borderline under weight. I f youre really concerned speak to your gp or clinic. Im sure youll be fine. looking forward to your scan results tosee how many more jcb babies there will be! take care you pair lots of love kathryn x

Clara 1 · Post by **Clara 1** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:52 pm

Thanks Kathryn and Nicola for your kind words - haven't had any more bleeding so I'm hugely relieved. Well, the scan date has come around at last - it's tomorrow!! We're feeling pretty nervous about it, just hoping and hoping that all is OK. Will let you all know very soon!! Nicola - hope you're feeling a bit better. Lots of love Claire

nicolam · Post by **nicolam** » Fri Aug 22, 2003 3:17 pm

Just thought I'd do one more post on the JCB thread and give it official 'closure' as they say in the US - and with some good news. Just had my 1st scan (7 weeks) and it showed twins. Thankfully two tiny heartbeats, though one was smaller than the other and was a bit more difficult to find, but it was definitely there. Cannot believe it. I've got to have another scan in 2 weeks but think I will now allow myself to go to the 'other' side. Just want to say thanks for everyone's kind words over the last few weeks and my heart goes out to those who weren't as lucky - but as our case has proved (success with our first FET, after 8 years trying, 1 IVF, 2 ICSIs and turning 35 this year) that miracles can happen, so don't give up hope. Love and best wishes Nicola x

Dawn Blake · Post by **Dawn Blake** » Fri Aug 22, 2003 4:19 pm

Claire, really really pleased to hear your good news, non-stop worry isn't it. Keep resting up where possible! Nicola - fantastic!!!! Twins, you must be over the moon! Still haven't officially posted over the other side, will be 9 weeks next week, so will wait until then, don't know why! So, what a thread this has been, and what great cycle buddies too. Thanks to each and every one of you for all your support and help during this cycle, I honestly couldn't have got through some of these days without you. I will be checking in periodically to see those who will be revisiting and starting up new cycle buddy threads, and, as ever will be sending you ++++ vibes and keeping everything crossable crossed. Thank you all once again and farewell JCB's! Lots of Love D x

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