November 2008 mommies, come join the fun!!!

[kerpupples]

Hi Sophie, I'm Amy so you can consolidate the two entries.

Unfortunately I'm looking at a missed MC, so I'll be leaving you all soon. But I just wanted to wish the rest of you good luck and happy babies!

[pincushion]

Hi everyone, and a big Hi to you Amy,

I want you to know that we are thinking of you during this time, and want our prayers to help you through this. It is something that I am sure we are all thinking could happen to us until we go and have that first scan and see what is going on in there, I know I certainly am.
I have mine on the 25th and it really is a long gruelling wait, and I am really nervous. At least after that scan we will know what is going on either way.
To everyone else I hope you are all going well over this easter period and I guess I will update you on tuesday evening with how I wen

[PMApsy]

Due dates

Emma is due November 3rd with one little beanie!
Sage is due November 3rd!
Pincushion is due November 4th!
Ana is due November 5th! TWINS ALERT! :D
Joanie is due November 5th!
Laurel is due November 5th!
doodah66 is due November 7th
Sophie is due November 9th with one little fighter!
Kathleen is due November 10th! TWINS ALERT!!! :D
Jennifer is due November 10th, one bun in the oven!
Lola is due ???, one bun in the oven!
kmpfoley is due November ??

Ultrasounds and medical appointments

Joanie ultrasound on March 24th
Sophie ultrasound on March 25th
Pincushion ultrasound on March 25th
doodah66 ultrasound on March 26th
kmpfoley ultrasound on March ??th

In our thoughts and prayers
Amy/Kerpupples, we are sorry to learn the news. We all send you love, hugs, and good luck wishes for your journey towards motherhood. Take care sweet friend.

[joanie74]

Hey Amy,

I am sorry to hear that...I know you have gone through a lot. We are thinking of you. Take your time and grieve your loss.

Joanie

[PMApsy]

Hi ladies!

How are you guys doing? Anything special planned for the Easter weekend? My father and his wife came here yesterday and left this afternoon, as I won't be able to do the 3h drive to and from Quebec city and visit them there. It's a disappointment, because I would really have liked to see the whole family at the brunch tomorrow morning wich, ironically, I had organized! Anyway; it was fun having them here and they could have a tour of the new house (before we begin the huge renovations). Singing is planned for April 1st and demo will begin on the 5th. The move is planned for May 10th. Our kitchen cabinets still won't be installed, but that's not a big deal. We had quite a few delays at Home Depot and we have to live with them. We have an appointment on Tuesday morning with the designer to see the 3d plans of our new kitchen and, hopefully, order the cabinets. Plus we'll also plan our new bathroom. That will keep my mind off the ultrasound, planned at 11am.

On that side, still no scary symptoms, which gives me hope. No bleeding, pregnancy symptoms, no huge pain. Mostly back to what it was two weeks ago when we still thought everything was perfect. So you never know.

Emma: wow, that little one really gave you a scare! Poor thing, it must have been stressful to spend the night with him at the hospital after he unexpectedly had trouble breathing!!! Is he all right now? I mean, has there been another scare? I hope he is just resting now, being spoiled by mommy and daddy! On another note, looks like your scan went well even if the baby is a few days behind schedule. Did it reassure you?

Thanks for the good wishes riogirl!

Amy, I'm so sorry to hear the news... and if you're anything like me, I'm also wishing for all this nightmare to be over soon. I prefer when things to clearly one way or the other, not wobble between possibilities all the time. At least now you know what to expect, even if it's terrible. I hope your doctor gave you cues as to what to expect and what to do. I've been told that miscarriages, at this stage, are not too painful or traumatic (physically speaking). When I think about my miscarriage risk, which is very real to me, I repeat myself that, if I lose that baby, it's for the best. It means it just was not viable, there was a problem and nature worked its way. I also tell myself that, at least, my uterus could become pregnant once, and that means it can do it again, it even means that I have higher chances of it happening again, which is a plus we don't have with a BFN. I don't now if any of this helps... but either way, I've kept you at the back of my mind all week, hoping that you have loving and caring people around you who are helping you get through this. Take care of yourself my dear, and keep us posted whenever you want to. *HUGS* And I'm sorry for the mix-up with the names... I corrected it.

Pincushion: I'm hoping that everything will be just good and exciting news on Tuesday! I'll be checking often to read about your news ASAP! I'm keeping finger and toes crossed for you my dear!

That's it for now ladies... have a great weekend!

Sophie

[Xrayem]

Oh ladies who are having twins - BEWARE!!!!

Last Wed it was jasper with the bronc, I have just spent te past 24 hours with Finn in hospital with the same thing but worse. The poor little bugger can barely breathe. They left the decisoin up to me to bring him home or leave him in tonight but I decided to bring him home - at least we can all try and get some sleep in our own beds. But the doc warned that she expected to see me back there tonight.....not if I can help it. The management in hospital is the same as at home, the only difference is that if it all goes pear-shaped help is a bit closer but then dialing 000 will have an ambo (ambulance) here in 5 mins.

I have had a total of 3 hrs sleep in 24 hours. I dread to think how my little one is coping with all this, but what can I do?

Well, need some dinner then feed the boys and hopefully have some zzzz's.

Em

[kmpfoley]

Hi November Buddies-
I hope everyone had a great Easter...and remembered to take it easy.

I apologize for not replying sooner, but I've been having some complications, which have made me a little nervous to post. I'm hoping that I'm still in the Nov Expecting Moms Group...but this is work of patience.

My technical due date is Nov 18th, which would mean I am a day shy of 6 wks along. The good news is that I had an ultrasound on Friday morning and it did show that I had one blastocyst implant in my uterus...so, YAY, that's good news-- very good news. The ultrasound showed that I was measuring 5w6d,whan I was only 5w3d, so that's promising. They were able to see the yolk sac which is good as it was too early to see anything more than this.

The caution in my post comes from this...I've been spotting throughout the past few weeks, which I know can be normal, but that still doesn't really calm my fears. Until this weekend, it was brownish. But on Sunday, its was bright red. I called my nurse on call (on easter, for goodness sake-- but they said to page them if this happened). She too tried to reassure me and told me to be off my feet for a few days, but she didn't seem alarmed at all. She said that this happens more frequently with IVF patients b/c of the level of meds that we are on causes quite a uterine lining, so sometimes part of it will discharge. I read that 1 in 5 pregnant women who haven't done IVF also spot during thier 1st trimester.

So now we wait. As of today, they aren't changing any of my upcoming tests. I'm scheduled to have my next ultrasound on Monday, 3/31...so I'll know more then. I'm just scared--- trying to be calm and optimistic--but also concerned.

I wish I had better news-- as I love reading all of the positive stories on here...and take comfort in how you each console women who are having some complications. This is truly a great group of people.

Take Care,
Kris

[Xrayem]

Kris, hang in there. Everything you have written sounds promising and I am sure it is all ok. My friend bled a cup a week the whole way throughout her pregnancy and had a healthy full term baby boy. As you say, some women just do bleed. You sound like you are doing all the right things and there is only one week and you will have another scan and see your little one's strong heart beating away.

Its a sad fact that it is all out of your hands now. You can only rest and eat well (or try to .....ms and sick sons hasn't helped me!) but the rest is up to nature. Try not to tie yourself in knots with worry (easier said than done) and trust your body to do the right thing.

Best of luck, and hope to hear a great ultrasound report from you next week.

Em

[kmpfoley]

Em,
Really appreciate the kind words. Your outlook is perfect-- you're right on with what my drs have been telling me. I stayed home from work today at their request and just relaxed. Amazingly, I'm really at peace with this. I'm staying realistic, yet hopeful....as its out of my hands now.

I sure hope you got some sleep today. I feel for you---it can't be fun having your little guys being so sick. I hope you had a better day than yesterday.

Hang in there too!

[pincushion]

Hey everyone..

Just an update on my scan today!! My husband and I were very pleased, i was so so nervous and my face said it al the doctor said. But once I hopped up on the table and he performed the ultrasound i was pleased.
All looks good i measured 8weks and 6days which shocked us. But the doc said look at 8 weeks and my due date so far is now November 3. One little beanie not two, saw the heartbeat and the limb buds forming, saw the umbilical cord and nice big yolk sac.
We will have the dates reconfirmed when we see our obstetrician for the first time on 23rd April. Am going for neuro test in a couple of weeks to check if there are any abnormalities , but all looks good so far.
HAve had lots of cramping today though maybe its because the doc went in there with the ultrasound and stirred things up, lets hope so, he said because it is not my first baby i am more likely to get cramps etc, and i have to stay on the pessaries and progesterone tablets another fortnight which I hate, but hey ... have to do it..
Hope all of you are keeping the faith, resting, eating well, and most importantly (as i have to tell myself daily) dont stress, we cannot control what is going to happen we can just take the precautions and be patient, I know it is easier said than done especially after the good news i had today but i am eagerly reading all your posts and understand how some of you are feeling..
Renee

[doodah66]

Good morning. I went for my 1st ultrasound yesterday (Monday) and am so happy to report that we got to see our baby and hear its heartbeat. Unfortunately we had a little bit of bad news too.

I'm 7w2d but measured at 6w3d. My RE says that's ok as long as it's not more than a week difference so we're trying to be positive.

When DH and I heard the heartbeat we thought it sounded a little slow and the doc confirmed it. They measured it in the 70's twice and caught it in the 80's once. He says that's much slower than it should be.

We go back on April 10 for another ultrasound. It's going to be a long 2 weeks. We're hoping everything will be normal then. RE said most miscarriages occur by 8 1/2 weeks and at the next ultrasound we'll be past that mark. I've had a talk with my baby and let it know that everything's going to be ok and to just stay comfortable and hang on in there.

I know it was such great news to see the baby and hear the heartbeat but I'm letting the bad news overshadow the good. I'm trying to be positive but am just so afraid that my baby's not going to be ok. I know the stress isn't good for me or the baby and I know when we have our next ultrasound and everything's fine I'll feel so silly for being so worried. I'm one of those people that tries to prepare for the worst but hope for the best. My husband isn't hardly worried at all and is insisting that I not worry, but I can't help it.

Has anyone else measured small and had a slow heartbeat this early on? What was your outcome?


Kristy

[PMApsy]

Hello guys,

Forgive me, for I will be brief. But first things first: I'm delighted to hear about all the good ultrasound news. I'm cheering your little beanies with you and wishing you a healthy and worry-free pregnancy from now on.

Our news are not as good. This morning, the ultrasound confirmed that my pregnancy has stopped and our baby has passed away. It probably occurred towards Thursday or Friday last week. I have stopped the meds and should miscarry within the next few days. I'm scheduled for another ultrasound on Thursday to make sure that everything has come out; apparently, 90% of women are able to do that naturally. If not, I'll be given two pills that will cause contractions and everything should be ok after that.

I'm okay. I cried a little, of course, but it's incredibly relieving to know what to expect. At least I won't spend time worrying about the outcome of this pregnancy: it's crystal clear now. I called my family, of course, and those were difficult calls to make. I also left a message to my flamenco teacher, asking her if she thinks I might be able to catch up the missed classes fast enough to do the show. And I really hope I'll have a better figure to show for it, because with the progesterone, I'm already "showing" a little.

So this is goodbye, ladies. I really wish I could have sailed through our pregnancies together, but it seems that Nature has decided otherwise. Like my husband said, I was pregnant, and nothing can take that away from me. He added that, just knowing that I can get pregnant makes a huge difference. It seems that the problem wasn't with me at all this time, but just with the embryo which had problems.

So let me give you all a big hug and wish you good luck for the rest of your journey! If anyone wants to keep the list, I can send the codes by email, no problem.

Take care ladies! *HUGS*

Sophie xxox

[riogirl71]

Sophie, I am from The Oct board but wanted to step in and tell you how sorry I am about your news and tell you that you are a very strong woman. You are right that being able to get pregnant is wonderful news and you have a wonderful number of frosties. A lady in our board had 7 fresh cycles and then on her first FET got quintuplets! Your body might do much better with a FET. Good luck and I wish you all the best on your summer cycle!

[anacris]

Sophie, you are definitely in my prayers and thoughts, I really think you are very strong and I will be following how everything goes this summer.
I send you a lot of hugs and love,

Ana

[joanie74]

Sophie,

I am sorry to hear your news. I know how hard it is being in limbo wondering what is going to happen and waiting for the ultrasound. I have been there before and emotions tend to go up and down especially when waiting for the ultrasound. I wish you lots of baby dust for the future.

Joanie