April & May 2008

rebeccaj · Post by **rebeccaj** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:47 pm

hello April/May ladies and a big welcome to all the newbies - it's such a nice thread and we are so happy for you to join us on this side of all the madness.

Haven't posted in a few days as have been exhausted - I can't believe how tired I have been and I can sleep anywhere!! yesterday I feel asleep in the car in a busy car park and nearly had a heart attack when my hubby opened the car door to see if I was still alive!

so good news and bad news on my side - I had a follow up scan today and the good news is both babies have grown and are strong. Baby A is 16.7 mm with a HB of 167 and Baby B is 14mm with a HB of 162. It was so exciting to see them afain and I couldn't believe how much they've grown (8 weeks today). The bad news is that the blood clot has doubled in size and the doctor is worried that Baby B is bleeding into the clot. I can do nothing other than put my feet up and relax so it's more bed rest for me. It's making things v awkward at work but priorities in order it's what I need to do. The doctor actually told me that I may bleed some more and that this could be a good thing as it would release the clot but it all seems very scary at this stage. Next scan is Friday so we'll know more then.

On the weight side of things I'm still doing Ok - I'm eating like a horse but still haven't put on a pound so I have no idea where it's going. I'm looking forward to my bump but also know to becareful what I ask for as I recall saying once that I wanted MS to come and regret that ever since!

OK, off for a sleep now but thinking of you all.

Vlada - where are you sweet? I hope that you are feeling a bit better.

XXX

Malinka · Post by **Malinka** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:11 pm

Girls, did anyone hear from Vlada? I start to worry a lil bit. I hope everything is all right.

sorry, to bump in your thread, I am from January 2008 babies

woodcliff · Post by **woodcliff** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:23 am

Vlada · Post by **Vlada** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:52 am

Hi Guys,
Sorry i have not posted for a while, i just didn't feel like talking about anything with all the problems that i have to deal in this pregnancy, you know. I had another bleed last week and then spotting for a couple of days after that, and of course MS is just horrible, i can't go a day without anti nausea pill, otherwise i just can't eat, period. Last night was so bad, i was throwing up half a night and then all morning this morning.
I had my US today, i am 8 weks and 3 days. the baby has grown it is 18.6mm but the heart rate was kinda high 182, i think that it could be becasue i threw up right before US. My doc is not concerned about it yet. The blood clot is still there, the good thing is that it has not grown, soooo i am back on bedrest untill next Monday US.
I didin't mean to complain, it is just that my body, i think ,is starting to give out due to all of the complications. My hair and my lashes are falling out and i am super exhausted all the time from throwing up. I will be lucky if i have any hair left by the time the baby comes

Anyway, welcome all the newcomers and good luck you and the veterans.
THANK YOU so much for your thoughts.
Vlada

woodcliff · Post by **woodcliff** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:16 am

Babyb · Post by **Babyb** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:35 am

Cocoa & Woodcliff

Results are in for my original first beta test date (9dp5dt) -- It is 745.6!!!!!! 745 on a 14 day old embie!!!!!

When I tested early (on 7dp5dt), I was 280 so I have increased by over 2.5 times! I think this definitely means at least twins per my RE; but now everyone is thinking triplets. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so overwhelmed.

I'm searching the site to see if anyone has had anything close to this on their first beta. It is always possible that I just put out a lot of HCG.

How are you ladies doing?

Cocoa · Post by **Cocoa** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:14 am

Well, Babyb... like I wrote in another thread to you... TRIPLETS!!! Yep, I see it now!!! I hada beta of 485 at 9dp5dt so... hmmm... sounds like trips to me - what do you all think? It's a blessing though right?

Hi Ladies... sorry about my absence but I am sure you did not really notice since so many wonderul preganant ladies have joined us!!! We're gonna have SOME virtual baby shower here aren't we? I am so excited for everyone!!!

Hey, last we were talking we thought we might do a list of due dates; # of babies

; u/s dates etc... LISAPA?!??! You started that some time ago - could you follow-up? Ladies? Woodcliff? You all ok with that? We just have sooooo many ladies and now newly pregnant ladies are expecting in June... Ok, Lisapa? ler us know if you're ok with that or if you would like someone else... any volunteers?

Well, I for one have been a cranky, m/s suffering mess. The weekend (except for Sunday early in the day which was tolerable) was horrible. I was in PAIN with the m/s. I decided I HAD to exercise to help relieve some of the nausea (even though it might make me very tired) so I did a 3 mile brisk walk tonight. Now I am paranoid about my babies. I feel ok, just can't sleep right now after having 4 hours rest and its 3am now. Are any of you exercising? I used to power walk 4 miles 4-5 days a week right up to ET day that morning but tonight was my first since. I only gained 3 pounds BUT I have a four mo. preg belly. I had my 9w u/s yesterday and the babies are 2cm each with "good" heart rates according to the RE. They never tell me WHAT the HRs are though ( I did ask last time but they are always in a hurry in the AM and I get frazzled and forget everything I want to ask - even "can I exercise?")

Oh Vlada!!! I am so glad you posted... I was getting really concerned and I am still concerned considering your news but it seems you have a healthy baby in there. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rebeccaj - you take it easy!!! I am concerned for you and baby B too... Can't the docs go in get that blood out? Gosh it really seems weird that they can grow babies in a petrie dish but they can't remove a blood clot... My prayers are with you my sweet.

WC - how's my girl?!?!?! You seem to be doing well... I know you had an u/s recently, how big were your babies then? Are you walking? exercising? I think I need to buy more pairs of pants now. My belly is making anything other than my "fat" pants feel uncomfortable. Do you think we're past the point of any bad stuff happening - I mean with steady HBs and all? I hope so...

LisaPa - you thinking about when we can do lunch? I can't wait to get to Christmas time... it will be a good holiday season God willing. Let me know how you are feeling...

Well, missed you all and I will try to stay in touch more.

Love,

Cocoa

woodcliff · Post by **woodcliff** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:21 pm

woodcliff · Post by **woodcliff** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:38 pm

xxxxx

Mandy J · Post by **Mandy J** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:26 pm

My goodness....triplets! You would certainly have your hands full there Babyb! A ready made family in one go, how cool is that!

Although i was a little envious of all the twins, I am actually pleased I am just having the one, we would have had to move house and everything if we had more!

I had a bit of a bleed this afternoon, I'm trying not to panic and stay calm, I have laid on the sofa all afternoon and thankfully I am off work tomorrow too, so will just have my feet up. I see the midwife on Thursday for my first appointment. The bleed seems to have stopped now, but not sure wether to ring my GP or to wait to see the midwife on Thursday!

This whole thing is so stressful worrying and wishing the next 3 weeks to go by quickly so I can get into that safer 2nd trimester!

I wanted to ring someone, a friend or family member just to ease my mind, but no one is answering their phone!!!! How annoying! Just as well, don't reallyy want to worry them too much I guess.

Vlada, it was nice to see you post again, I'm pleased that things are still okay with you, I guess the bed rest can get a bit tedious, but you are doing the best you can.

Aliann09 · Post by **Aliann09** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 5:55 pm

Hello everyone haven't posted for awhile but following fatihfully, I had my 1st appt with my OB today and bad news one of the babies didn't have a heartbeat today so sometime in the last week it quit developing. I was very shocked after everything was so perfect last week. Doctor said that the fertility clinic should have told me that in 25% of twin pregnancies one of the babies ususally doesn't make it through the 1st trimester. That seemed like a really high number to me and I would have been less likely to tell anyone about the twins until later. Anyway very bummed out right now, I know that I need to try to stay postive for the other baby but I feel awful right now all I can do is cry

On a brighter note the other baby was moving today we saw it wiggling like crazy and the doc says it looks very healthy wants to see me back in another week, and told me to keep doing the PIO shots for another week !

Mandy J · Post by **Mandy J** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:36 pm

Oh that is such sad news, I am so sorry to hear that one of them haven't made it. Keep trying to be positive, the one you have sounds like it is being quite lively for you. Theres not much I can say to make you feel better, but time will help,just focus on keeping yourself healthy for your baby.

x

rebeccaj · Post by **rebeccaj** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:39 pm

Aliann09, I am so sorry honey, I wish there was something I could say to make things better - just take really good care of yourself and cry as much as you need to. xxx

woodcliff · Post by **woodcliff** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:11 pm

woodcliff · Post by **woodcliff** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:13 pm

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