AUGUST 2008 ~ BUMP BUDDIES

[squeezan]

2ndtimer - no they don't routinely test progesterone in non-ivf pregnancies. I'm an iui girl and have had no progesterone supplements or tests at all.

MBG - yes I'm using a stretchmark cream, containing honey, after I shower (well, when I remember) but only 'cos I was given some for xmas. I probably wouldn't have thought about it yet otherwise.

[2ndtimer]

Thanks for the info Squeez

[sharishu]

Seltzer, MBG, and Rebecca-

Thanks sooooo much (once again), wonderful ladies. You are really so supportive and amazing, and make this process easier for me. Man, I hope I'm not this nervous as a mom . Well, I guess this already qualifies as 'mommyhood' come to think of it.

Okay, yes, I totally freaked out last night, and am MUCH better now after talking to my IVF clinic, sister, and husband once again. I realized what was bothering me so much, which you can all relate to I'm sure, on some level. Until this point, everything I've done to GET pregnant has been the result of some shot, operation, supplement, procedure, etc. This is the first time I'm being told to just 'go it on my own'. In a funny way, I've come to depend on these outside substances to support my pregnancy. Now I have to rely on the ol' bod to do its stuff. I'm unfamiliar with that. So I guess it just hit me in a funny way and I panicked. Thanks again for coming to my aid when I felt like I was falling.

Seltzer- I meant to ask you how you are feeling re: depression. I remember reading that and you've been on my mind since then. I hope you're feeling calmer and more centered.

MBG- No anti-stretch cream yet, although I've definitely thought about it for when I get my bump. In Israel they have lots of creams with dead sea minerals which are really good, and I'll be shocked if they don't have an anti-stretch cream. If I find anything good I'll let you know (Dead Sea products can be ordered online).

Rebecca- Once again, your medical knowledge and compassion have really helped to assuage my worries. Remember that 'down moment in 2ww'? Funny where we are now, ay? (TG) Thanks so much for your kindness throughout.

Health and hugs to all you wonderful ladies.

Shari

[2ndtimer]

Hi Shari,
I've been able to answer a lot of your ?'s because I've had the same fears & worries myself -sometimes I've already researched the same topic for myself. After I got the 3rd beta and my clinic said "just continue with your meds, find an OB MD, & get an u/s in 4 weeks" I felt really, really insecure. After weeks of daily lab draws & u/s, medication adjustments, you name it -it just felt unsafe to stop monitoring everything so closely. It took SEVERAL talks with my sister advising me "Your not sick, your just pregnant. Stop worrying about it." to get me to relax a little. I want this little one so badly & for so long now it's really hard not to worry. Believe me, you're not the only one.
Rebecca

[2ndtimer]

Hi Everyone,
I just got back from my 10 week ultrasound & everything looks great! The baby looked like a little dancing teddy bear, he was really moving! It was so fun. Now I have officially graduated from the RE practice. I got hugs from the nurses on the way out.
I hope everyone else is doing well.
Rebecca

[MBG]

OMG!! OMG!! OMG!!

I just got back from my first OB appointment...what I thought was going to be a routine first visit..I mean I have already seen my baby 2 times via 2 different ultrasounds.......well low and behold.....WE ARE HAVING TWINS!!!!!!!

I cannot believe it!!! I feel the same way I did when they told me I was pregnant for the first time!!

My DH wanted to come to this appointment with me, but I told him not to worry about it...he had already been to the other 2 u/s and the last one was last week..so there wouldn't be a whole lot of change...boy was I wrong!!!

I left the clinic and met him directly at work....He turned white as a ghost and started stammering!!! It is going to take awhile for all of this to settle in!

Anyway....both babies are measuring 9 weeks baby A has a heartbeat of 156 and baby B (the one we have been looking at all along) has a heartbeat of 175! Poor baby A...it has been just hanging out growing all this time not getting any of the face time of its sibling!! It really is cute, baby A is facing downward and baby B is facing upward, like they are looking at each other!!

Well girls, I am off to freak out and celebrate!!!

MBG

[2ndtimer]

WOW!!!
MGB CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
That is wonderful, wonderful news. I'm so surprised that they didn't find the other twin on ultrasounds. It sounds like they are both doing great.
How exciting. I'm hoping you have a healthy & happy twin pregnancy!
Rebecca

[squeezan]

OMG now I'm scared My friends keep teasing me that twins can hide on scans but I never thought it was true.
Don't get me wrong, I would love twins but it would be so hard on my own.
Congratulations MBG. That's so amazing!

[seltzer]

HOLY SH*T, MBG! Who woulda thunk!?! Congrats! have a great time celebrating tonight. Now you can feel better about any weight gain you've experiened so far b/c you've got two in there, LOL. I am so surprised that second one was hiding all along!

Shari - I am so glad you are feeling better, and thank you for asking about my depression. It has been a bit better, though it waxes and wanes. If my partner and I are not getting along great, it gets worse, which it has been in the past few days. Then I have insomnia, and the feelings of being overwhelmed and exhausted and depressed just get worse. But I think I am on the up and up, since the bloating and exhaustion and nausea appear to be getting better overall. It helps my emotional outlook when I am feeling better physically.

[dancinnancy]

MBG-
WHAT?! Holy canoli! WTF???? THat's crazy!! I haven't been on our board in a while & just when I was catching up.....BAM! YOU'RE preggo with TWINS!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! WOW! You must have been beside yourself when you saw the two of them hanging out in you! Man! What a day for you and DH!

[MBG]

Thank you for all of your well wishes! Sounds like you girls are just about as shocked as we are!! OK...I changed my ticker and have to make sure it works...

MBG

[sharishu]

MBG-
Woweeeee! I am up here in the middle of the night with a splitting headache, and I think it's almost gone due to your wonderful news! I am truly excited for you!! My dh was saying "well maybe our twin is hiding!" I looked at him like he has 2 heads. Well, we're not having twins (even after our 10 week u/s), but now I know he could've been right! You must be in shock. I am soooo happy for you, it's gonna be great! I was looking at twin pics posted by some of the ladies in the twins forum, and they are so cute! I was thinking how odd that noone in our little group is having twins. Many congrats on being the one! Enjoy your pregnancy, and take it extra easy

Rebecca-
Congratulations on your 10 1/2 week u/s, sounds great! I am sure it is a relief to see that all is ok, and I know that by now you saw a real 'baby', dancing no less, which is so exciting and cute!

Seltzer-
Glad to hear you're on the 'up and up' emotions wise. Thanks, I do feel better now. Actually, it's great not being tied down by the suppositories, and my butt is healing nicely, too .

Glad to hear all the exciting news. Yay! Health and hugs, ladies...
Shari

[tinaO]

Marybeth - OMG!!!!! I go away for a few days and you add another baby!!! WOW!!! I think that would totally freak me out at this point. I am already grappling with how the heck this little baby is going to change our life that I think I would absolutely freak out if I found out there was more than one right now!! You must have been in total shock!!! I can't imagine how they never saw it before!!! Isn't that amazing?? I told my husband your story and he started to look nervous - ha ha! It is funny that you & I both thought that one of us had to be based on our #'s, looks like it is you!!! Congrats, girl!! Now, we need to start thinking two of everything!!! Whoo hoo!!! I am very happy for you. What is meant to be is meant to be, my friend. Celebrate with your husband and embrace the gifts you have been given!!!

Hello to everyone else!!! Looks like everyone is getting along well! I am back from CT and you will be happy to know that there is definitely no shame left in my game. I bent over a conference room table at my company's headquarters and let some nurse on staff that I have never met before jab me in the ass. What fun! I believe it was quite the bonding experience. I have 18 days left of these shots and I AM DONE!!!! Thank God - I hate them. I hate them. I hate them. I am going to throw myself a party when I am done.

I will type more later. So happy you are all doing well!!!

Tina

[itsgottawork]

I am sneaking on this thread to say:
CONGRATULATIONS MGB(lmnop)!!!!!!!
I am so happy to hear you are having twins! I always thought either you or tinaO would have them based on your initial numbers!
That's great news!!!
I wish you the best of luck, health and happiness throughout your pregnancy!

[gori]

Hi MBG, first of all, congrats on twins!! But i am very shocked too. How can you have 2 u/s without detecting the second baby? I mean how can this happen, really? Reason why I am particularly shocked & interested is that I am about 8 weeks pregnant, have had 2 u/s & both showed one embryo/baby. However, my HCGs were very high to begin with. And I was suspecting twins all along [even though we transferred 1 but it can split]... so now I cannot be sure whether it's one or twins for me, right? Pls any more info would be great. Are your twins in the same sac [identical] or in two sacs? Did you transfer 2 embryos? Pls, any addl info would be great. Thanks!