October Mommies-2-B Club!!!!

[wishuluck08]

Thanks Hoekey!!.

It's not heavy or soaking a pad. It's light. I may consider taking the rest of the week off from work.

I was able to find out this information:

Bleeding during the first trimester
Many women experience light vaginal bleeding during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Possible causes of vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy include

Implantation. You may notice a small amount of vaginal bleeding very early in pregnancy, about 10 to 14 days after fertilization. This "implantation bleeding" happens when the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of your uterus. It's usually earlier, spottier and lighter in color than a normal menstrual period, and it doesn't last long. Some women mistake this light bleeding for a period and don't realize they're pregnant

[KatieG]

Rio---Congrats on your little bean.
I am also thankful for my 1 bean and already asking questions about FET. But at the same time it wont be bad having them year-2 apart.

? for you Rio or anyone---Did you bleed at all or spot. I didnt so I guess one of my blasts didn't implant at all? Do you spot if it implants then doenst make it vs not implant at all?

It was sooo great having a shower without the drain It was my first normal one in almost 3 weeks. I could have stayed in there forever.

Ok ladys have a great day tomorrow and congrats again to RIO and all the other mommies!!!!!!

[geckogirl]

Whew! I am finally home! My doctor ran over 40 minutes late!!!! Talk about suspense... Anyway we saw one incredibly strong and healthy heartbeat today!!!!! It was amazing to be able to see it beating away in there. I am over the moon. Unlike a lot of you, I was really hoping for only one. I just didn't think I could handle twins. And, we have four frosties waiting for us so that we can get a sibling in a year or two! I even was cleared to get a massage, go back to the gym and have sex - yippee! The only thing she said no to is hair dye. She said not at all during the whole pregnancy, sooooo I guess I cut my hair short and let the grey that is there take over.

Rio - Congratulations!!!!!!!!! I am very happy for you. I have another u/s in two weeks as well. I asked my doctor about m/c odds and she told me that once a heartbeat is detected the chances of a healthy delivery was 95%. Of course, I used a 23 year old donor so that reduces the m/c rates too. So I am feeling much more relaxed about it all.

wishuluck - I would try to relax because a lot of the time it is perfectly normal to spot. I would, however, call your doctor and report it first thing tomorrow to see what they say. I'm sure it will be fine.

Hoekey - How are you doing today?

moonk - I am sorry you are stressed, but so happy that you got to see your little one. I am sure you will be super excited when you go back on Monday and finally get to see the heartbeat. Take care.

My DH is making me dinner and it is almost ready so I am going to sign off for today. Have a wonderful evening.

[sugabeanzs]

Ok, so much to post!!!

RIO: WOOOHOO! So happy for you! Congrats!!! How did you hear the heartbeat though? We could not hear mine but we saw two healthy ones! Baby A was beating faster than baby B....maybe boy and girl??

Geckogirl: AWESOME as well! CoNGRATS!!!

Wishluck: I would relax and keep your feet proped up! I would talk to the doc and see what he says as well. Keep us updated!

Moonk: There is still one in there and that is all that matters!

As for me, I had my first OB appt today. He did the full pap and whatnot and it caused cramping which he said would be normal. But that means I did not get a nap today thus I am going to bed now! haha. But I saw the heartbeats better today and baby A was beating faster than baby B....boy and girl? (maybe). They are def. fraternal so that means both eggs took. I am glad we only put two back in *eek* if we had put all three! I am having HORRIBLE mood swings today prob because I am so tired and hungry. I started yelling at my dog for no reason lol. I had to appologise to him. We are hoping I go full term but if not I may have an early Sept babies. Anywhoo, off to bed. Congrats to all! I can not wait to hear what the sexes are!!!

[riogirl71]

Suga- he had a mcirophone thingy also so it was really cool to hear the thump thump! Congrats on your healthy beans!
Gecko - we are singleton bump buddies! Congrats! I like the odds that your RE gave you much better than mine, so I will stick with yours!!! Let DH spoil you!
Katie- I transfered 4 and never bled one bit, not even a spot so I think that they did not implant early on. I am so glad you are feeling better and got your drain out. Maybe we will be on the same sibbling cycle also!!!
Wish- I think it is normal to have little blood as long as it is light, what did your RE say? My nurse said that as long as you are not soaking two pads inone hour like a heavy flow it is ok, which I thought was a lot! So please don't worry, lie down aad call your RE, good luck and keep us posted.
Hoekey- we got a 127 heart rate - I am glad I am not the only one already thinking of the next IVF cycle!!! We want our baby to have a sibbling right away, the RE said wait until after breastfeeding is over so in 6 to 9 mos. Then it is rollercoaster time again! Watch it, we will get twins next time when we try for one we don't have any frosties. My bum was getting so lumpy that it would literally spit out the oil so he said suppositories ok, I am using crinone 8% twice a day now.
Weezie- thanks sweetie! I can't wait for your u/s. I am waiting until at least 10 weeks to tell SD,how about you? I am really kind of dreading it...
Mia- my RE said my ovarres were still full of fluid and swollen especially the left one and that they take a long time to heal

Question- was your u/s covered by the in vitro cost? My RE charged it separate...
BUMPIN' 08

[weezie]

Gecko- Congratulations!!!!!!

Katie- I know what you mean about the showers. I hate them. I love to soak my body and this is driving me crazy.

Wish- if you could take the rest of the week off with no problems, then do it. Just take care of yourself and call RE just so they can be aware of what's going on and update your chart.

Rio- I am still so excited for you! And wow! already thinking about the next one. Good for you. This of course will be our first and last time. DH already has 5 other children. I can't believer you are going to tell SD at 10 weeks!!! I demanded that we don't tell the skids until I cannot hide it any longer. My ivf coverage stopped after the first beta. I am being charged for everything after that.

I hope that all of you mommies have a wonderful day!!!

[loopie]

kildean- what an awesome beta!!!!!! how many did you transfer?

rio- congrats on the heartbeat- that's amazing- i think i will just about melt when I see ours!

moonk- glad things have settled down with you- that must have been such a scare- though REs have said spotting is normal - take care and can't wait to hear about your next US with a heartbeat!!

weezie-don't mean to get too personal, but... does your prenatal vitamin have a stool softener in it? my RE prescribed a a special one for me with that as all of the meds/hormones we've been on can make it difficult to go. the one i'm on is called Ultra-Natal and it seems to be doing a pretty good job.

wish- take it easy, but call your RE- they are there for you, and can ease your mind about the spotting- I'm sure it's nothing, but I do think you should call and check in with them if you are feeling upset -

Gecko- wonderful news!!! perfect! how strong you are - so exciting!!! and as for the gray - I have had gray for years - i'm kinda hoping to go stark white - just need to get rid of this pesky dark brown!!

i seem to have a cough again! grrrrr!!!! and I am really beginning to have some food aversions - smells are bumming me out- DH has been great- i just sort of told him that he's going to have to fend for himself for dinner eats for a while as I really don't want to eat anything or smell anything cooking right now... he's been a trooper, and it's sort of strange as I love to cook and eat usually!

I kind of have a weird question...As we transfered 3, and I'm pretty sure we're not having 3( my beta doesn't suggest multis- but until US- who knows?) - so if all of the embies don't attach, and there is no spotting or discharge - what happens to them? do they just sort of disappear or what?

take care of your bellies - baby karma all around!

BUMPIN' 08

loopie!

[andnichole]

Rio: I did see you are also a Shepherd lover. I feel like mine is part of the family and my first born. She is the best dog I have ever had.

[andnichole]

Congratulations to Rio and Gecko!!!!!!

I also have had spotting on and off. Within 3 days of starting the progesterone suppositories I started spotting (once every 3-4 days) and the RE said the suppositories are irritating my cervix. I have had brown and a little bright red spotting as well. The RE said everything looks good with the babies and not to worry.

[kellym]

what an exciting day yesterday!!!!

Rio - congrats on your healthy heartbeat!!! I am sure it was amazing!

Gecko - congrats to you as well!! it is so exciting that the chance of m/c is now only 5% - I sure like those odds!

Katie - I am sure you are feeling so much better after having a nice long shower. What a treat! I transferred 3 and never bled so either that means that 3 took or some of them didn't implant at all.

Wish - I think all is okay if the bleeding is light. but as the other girls said, check with your RE. They'll likely bring you in to check things out if only to ease your mind.

Hoekey - that is awesome that you are off the shots! I am sure it'll make sitting so much better over the next couple of months! What a great heart beat - you must be pretty excited!

Weezie - how are you feeling today? You must be looking forward to tomorrow!

Moonk - I am sorry about your loss of one embie but sounds like the other one is in good shape which is awesome!!

Suga - I can't believe you've had your first OB appt already. Things are trucking along for you! I'll bet you are feeling pretty good about things now. It must seem so real! Did you OB tell you the likelihood of carrying to full term?

I sure hope I didn't miss anyone!

I am doing okay. I got some very sad news about my grandma - apparently they think she has cancer. Last night she started 'spurting' up blood from her mouth (sorry, gross I know) and after some tests they think that it is a tumor or lung cancer. She is so healthy and still quite young so it is very upsetting. A shock! My poor grandpa is a mess. Anyway, they are in Florida right now so he has to get her flown back to Canada to figure out what is going on. My mom and I were saying that 2008 was supposed to be a very happy year and with my pregnancy it was off to a good start!

I am still feeling lousy and tired but my boobs are barely sore anymore. I am not going to read into that and just wait until next Wed!

Hope everyone has a great day.
Kel

[Acapulco]

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone on their U/S!!!!!! This is a VERY exciting time for all of us!!!

Wish: As for the spotting, I haven't experienced any but I know that every pregnancy is different. My RE gave me a sheet after my 1st BETA that indicated that I should call the office if I had any bleeding and/or severe cramping just as a precautionary measure.

Kellym: I'm very sorry to hear about your Grandmother. I just wanted to let you know that we're all here for you to give you all of our support and prayers. I will pray for your Grandma.

I had my 4th BETA this morning, my RE does BW up until the U/S which is TOMORROW!!!! I'm sooooooo nervous & excited!!!!!!!

I hope all of you have a wonderful and blessed day!


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[riogirl71]

ok girls, I have two issues now . One is that I am completely terrified of anyone with a cold or flu, I work in a public office and people come and go. I am completely obsessed about not getting it, I spray Lysol everywhere and run anytime I see someone cough, people here are not very consciencious about it and they make fun of me (most don't know I am preggers). I can't stay home and not come to work, so i don't know how to avoid this, if everyone knew I could be more open about it... everyone is getting sick around here. I am in complete fear of m/c now. I can't wait to be out of the woods...

The other thing I am worried about is our 2nd IVF (I know I am so putting the carts in front of the horses ), I transfered 3 excellent embies and 1 great one and only one took (I am still very blessed that we got a BFP on our IVF, don't get me wrong) so now I feel the pressure of if we do it again for a sibling, I have to have at least 4 perfect embies when I will be 2 years older... I know it is silly to worry about it now but the meds make me a little crazy... I know it is a gamble but now I feel pressured

Acapulco - I can't wait for your u/s results!
Kelly- I am so sorry about your grandma, I will be praying for you and her. Keep us posted.
Tammy- how is your aunt feeling? DH all better?
andnichole- spolied babies they are indeed, it will be fun to see them with our "new" babies!
Loopie- I wonder the same thing, what happened to the other 3? I never even lightly spotted.
Weezie- can't wait for your u/s! sent you a pm
21bat - where are you?

Lots of healthy baby dust for everyone!!!

[geckogirl]

rio- I am totally there with you! I teach in a huge high school and all my students are sick. I keep hand sanitizer on my desk for us all to use and am constantly wiping down my desk and computer and phone with household wipes. I think it is helping since I have not caught anything - yet! As for m/c worries - if your doctor isn't worried and everything appears normal then I am sure you will be fine. I was surfing the internet today and found several articles that stated just what my doctor told me about the risk being 5% after a normal fetal heartbeat is detected. Guess I am a little obsessed with it too ! At least we only have 5 more weeks to be out of the woods.

Kelly - Sorry about your gramma. I have been though the same thing with my dad. It is very hard and scary. Hang in there.

loopie - I think embies that don't implant just vanish and are reabsorbed by the body.

Is anyone still having cramps? I was doing ok over the weekend but they came back yesterday. I guess this is very normal but it really freaks me out.

Also, when are you all stopping your meds? I am being weaned off all my meds slowly - no PIO shots after week 8 (hooray) and the rest all decrease week by week. That part really freaks me out. What if I start bleeding when I reduce the progesterone? I will be totally done with all meds by week 11. Or am I being a nervous nelly over nothing?

Hope you all have a great day!

[riogirl71]

Gecko - I am so glad I am not the only one worried! Hav eyou seen the Lysol spray that kills the flu virus, if anyone coughing breathes next to me, I spray everywhere! Gosh I like the odds you found much better than my Re's 40%, I will take 5%! I can't wait to be at least 10 weeks! then I heard chances go to 1%... I am having little cramps, most end up being gas and since my ovaries are still enlarged - I feel everything!!! Thank you for reassuring me I am not the only one in fear! I wonder if we, ivfers, worry more since we know too much about the whole thing and tried so hard...

[waitingforMia]

Insomnia anyone??? I have been having a hard time falling asleep the last few nights. Eben though I am exhausted I just can't sleep.

RIo: Good grief girl Enjoy your pregnancy! I am not giving a thought to m/c! As far as sickness goes, do what you can but our bodies are made to protect the baby from the sicknesses. You will most likely get sick a couple of times while pregnant - but nothing to worry about. I hate to see you worry so much that you don't enjoy it.

Hope all you preggo ladoes are doing good today! My jeans are getting tighter each day - it must be the bloating? If you have twins I wonder when you will start to show?? Well I will know more on Monday! I so ready to get this show on the road!!

Take Care!!
MP