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cmoscar
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Post by cmoscar »

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Sita and Vicky77

You both are in my prayers. I know how hard all of this can be. I also know the guilt and other emotions that can come with it. The only consolation I can offer you, is that there are still chances. The fact that you even get pregnant is more than many of our friends on the other forums can say. Many of them have never been pregnant. No matter what your outcome, you have been blessed and those are your angels whether you see them or not. I have six little angels that I know are watching over me and my family. They never made into my earthly family, but they are permantly embedded in my heart. I wish you both all the luck in the world.

Girls,

It appears that we are all getting along. We are all busy getting ready for our holidays and some of us that are just crazy at work. I am both and to add to it, I have my cub scouts to keep me busier :lol: . I am doing okay. I am very tired at the end of the day, but I am very happy. I have made it to the second trimester and I lost all of my other m/c before this time. I have had the joy of feeling the baby move when certain conditions are right. You will all laugh, but I confirmed it at the u/s on Monday. When I really have to pee, am laying down and relaxed, I can feel it moving (if it is moving). Needless to say, I have been waking up early in the morning so I can feel the baby. My husband laughs because when I get up, I have to run to the bathroom, but it is worth it to feel the little brush strokes. I have forgotten how very wonderful that feeling is. I amd anxiously awaiting the point where my boys can feel their sibling. My sons did get to see the baby at the u/s on Monday. The baby even put on a show for them. The boys have done nothing but ask questions since. Everyone is getting very excited. I cannot wait until we are at the halfway mark. From there on out, it will all be down hill!!!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannaka and any other holiday greeting necessary!
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Post by buckeyegal »

Sita--I wish I had some wise words to offer, but I don't. I'm thinking of you and praying for you. Life just doesn't seem fair at times, does it? I hope things will get better for you tomorrow. Good luck with everything!

cmoscar--Congrats on making it through the first trimester! That must be such a relief for you! Enjoy those special bathroom moments! :wink:

I hope the rest of you are doing well. I have to go try to eat dinner. Nothing sounds good. Ugh.

Kim
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Sita and Vicky, My heart goes out to you both. There is just nothing I can say that seems right, or could help,but you are both in my prayers.

I have a question...when did you all start to show, or have you not yet? This is so weird, but I went shopping today and when I was trying on some jeans I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and nearly fell over! My stomach did not look like my stomach! I know that is what happens when you're pregnant, but I am only 8 weeks-I guess I didn't expect to see anything yet. I'm a small person-only 5' and we're having twins, so maybe they just don't have a lot of room to go anywhere but out, but it just seems so early!

I will go to the dr. Jan. 2. I am looking forward to getting another look. I am always worried, and sometimes make my husband by hpt's to make sure I'm still pregnant! He thinks I'm nuts, and to be quite honest he could be right!

We're driving from GA to MI for holidays with my family, and I can't wait. My husband, great dane and I on the road for 15 hours! It will be worth to be with family!

Hope you all are well, and have a fabulous holiday!
Jill
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Post by brit10 »

Jill,

With twins you do show early! I am 13 weeks now, only gained 4lbs and my belly is definitely sticking out. I can still wear my low rise jeans, but they are starting to get uncomfortable. I think I noticed some expanding at about 8 weeks too!
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Jill, I too started to show pretty early. I'm not in maternity clothes yet, but my belly is definitely stretching! I'd like to say I"ve only gained a few pounds, but I think I"ve gained 10. Ugh. (Remember though, that some of your bloated feeling could still be from the hormones you were/are on.)


Have a great trip--15 hours with a great dane! Wow! Just make sure you take some pit stops and walk around--don't want to sit too long!

Kim
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Post by jsm7502 »

Thanks! I weighed myself, and haven't gained any weight yet, but my body just seems to be changing. I showed my husband and he just said, "wow". My clothes still fit (especially the low rise pants) but they are tighter around the middle. It was just earlier than I had anticipated being able to notice anything.

We leave tomorrow am at 4:30. We'll make several stops I'm sure.

Wishing you all a fabulous Christmas.
Take care!
Jill
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Post by Nance »

Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for the holiday weekend.

I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I hope you and your families have a holiday filled with love and happiness.

All my best,
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Post by thook »

Good Morning Everyone....

I want to wish you and your families a very Happy Holiday Season! Please be safe with all your travels..... and may god bless you all!

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As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December's bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same. - Donald E. Westlake
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Post by elliecat »

I had my 8week scan yesterday and everything went really well. It was amazing seeing and hearing a heartbeat. I am so happy and it was the best christmas present i have ever had :D . We had a nightmare journey getting to the appointment in the am because car broke down. We then had to go at 8pm last night i was nearly falling asleep waiting for appointment and we finally got home at 10pm but it was all worth it.

If i don't check in over the next few days i hope you all have a wonderful christmas or holiday being with family and friends.

:P Ellie x :P
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sita-
i'm sorry that your US did not go that well..... I'm praying that you just have a slow starter... but just know that we are all here for you and thinking about you.... wishing you the best!!
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hi everyone.....

just a quick little post to say :D Happy Holidays to Each and everyone of you wonderful women... :D

we are good.... i've graduated to maternity cloths, although they are falling off, but regular cloths are just not comfortable anymore and i'm afraid i'm squishing the little guy...

tasha- GREAT Quote!!!

Ellie- glad things in your scan went well!!! hope youe get the car fixed!!!

jill- have a great trip, and very important to make many stops and walk around!! I think that my DR said at least every 2 hours.... have fun!!

everyone else, take care and enjoy!!!"
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Merry Christmas Everyone! I probably won't be checking in much over the next few days...the holiday is here! I hope you all enjoy this time with your families and the joy that is headed our way.

Ellie--I'm glad your scan went well. Sounds like a frustrating day....

crasmus--I hear ya on the maternity clothes. I plan on buying new bras, granny panties, and maternity clothes after Christmas. I'm hoping to find some good sales! :wink:

Sita--I'm thinking of you. How are things today? Has the bleeding stopped? Take care of yourself.

As for me, I hit the 12 week mark today. Yeah! That means I get to go off my proj. suppositories--thank goodness! :D It's so nice to not have to take as many meds. I'm just down to vitamins now.

Take care of yourselves, girlies! I hope you get lots of fun things for Christmas! Be safe.

Kim
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Hey Ladies!!!

I just wanted to pop in and say hello and wish you a wonderful christmas!!!

I am so glad everything is going so well for everyone!!!

Lots of Love and Prayers
Jessica
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Post by vicky77 »

Hi everyone, I wanted to wish you all Merry Christmas and very happy holidays!!!.

I finally had my D&C done yesterday, it is hard but at the same time it gives me closure and can finally start thinking about the future. So far I am very happy to be blessed with such a wonderful husband, he means the world to me and has been with me in every moment that I needed him. Also my little baby chocolate lab keeps my mind distracted as well.
Well, I hope everyone is doing ok, I hope I can rejoin you soon.......

Be well, and take care of your little ones....
Vicky
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Post by cmoscar »

Vicky77

God bless you and your DH. I hope you are able to find some small measure of happiness this Christmas. I wish I could give you a great big hug. The hardest part is yet to come though if you decide to do another cycle. The next cycle will be hard to get through with all the worries you will surely have. I will keep my eyes on you and pray we will see your name back amoung us soon.
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