Hi Ladies,
It is great to hear from everyone.
Washingtonda- sorry to hear about your back pain. Is it dull like muscle pain, or sharp like round ligament pain? Either way, I hope it gets better soon!
CTMichelle - I am also counting the days until school is over. I have 4 more teaching related duties and that is it! I defend my dissertation in 12 days...I am so nervous. It sort of ruined my vacation - just couldn't stop thinking about it. At least school will be over soon and we can enjoy the summer and our pregnancies.
Lostgirl - you have a ton of time still to make drug decisions. You can even change your plan on the fly...
I have an OB appt today. DH doesn't want to know the sex, but I kind of do. He won't be there....but I will tell the technician not to tell me. Of course, if I can see something myself...
Last time I checked I had gained 16 lb. This was a week or so ago. I think I will not weigh myself for a while and tell the nurse not to tell me what the damage is unless she feels like I have gained too much. It just makes me too sad.
It was SO hard to be in a bathing suit with so many people these past few days when they were all super skinny and I was not. I didn't gain weight only in my belly as I was hoping. I chose not to fry myself by the pool and went snorkling every chance I got. No one would go with me!! How silly. They can get suntans at home but they cannot see coral reefs at home.
Back to work this week. Hopefully I can stay really busy and the time will fly until my big defense day.
September 2008 babies
Hey,
It's been an eventful week of ups and downs. I got freaked out last Thursday by having prolonged cramping and a stomachache for 4 hours. By the time my doctor called back, the aches had subsided, and she helped me figure out that what I had been thinking was heartburn (a pain up and down my cleavage area) was probably acid reflux, and what I felt last Thursday was heartburn (it was below my left breast, just where the bump starts.)
Anyway, had an ultrasound the next morning. All the baby's bits are in the right place. He or she is healthy thank God. Growth is almost a week ahead now. The ultrasound technician respected our wish not to want to know the sex, but the high risk doctor who came in later hinted so much that it was a girl that I think it might be now. Whatever! It will be a surprise day off either way because doctors are often wrong.
Then this weekend I babysat for my adorable nephew who is 18 months. He's such a major cutie, so nice and kind, I cannot believe how lucky my brother and his wife are!
I was sad to see them go, but the little one left me with his stomach bug, so yesterday was not pretty. I got very dehydrated because I spent too much time in the bathroom, and felt nauseated all day long, so much so I couldn't eat till 8 at night. Ick. But after leaving work at 1, sleeping all afternoon and waking only to check my temperature, I feel so much better this morning. Food is still iffy, but I'm keeping it down now.
I had my ob-gyn appt this morning, and she didn't seem concerned. But she did say that I'd gained 5 pounds in the last month and that she'd like me to not gain so much next time. I laughed it off. I swim two times a week for 50 min, run once or twice a week 3 to 5 miles, and lift twice a week, and do 3 X 30 squats every other morning, knowing me I'm putting on MUSCLE. As long as I'm eating healthy, I don't care if I gain weight. I still like my arms and my tush, which both remain rock hard. I think my ob-gyn is dead wrong on this count.
Hope everyone else is doing well, lostgirl
It's been an eventful week of ups and downs. I got freaked out last Thursday by having prolonged cramping and a stomachache for 4 hours. By the time my doctor called back, the aches had subsided, and she helped me figure out that what I had been thinking was heartburn (a pain up and down my cleavage area) was probably acid reflux, and what I felt last Thursday was heartburn (it was below my left breast, just where the bump starts.)
Anyway, had an ultrasound the next morning. All the baby's bits are in the right place. He or she is healthy thank God. Growth is almost a week ahead now. The ultrasound technician respected our wish not to want to know the sex, but the high risk doctor who came in later hinted so much that it was a girl that I think it might be now. Whatever! It will be a surprise day off either way because doctors are often wrong.
Then this weekend I babysat for my adorable nephew who is 18 months. He's such a major cutie, so nice and kind, I cannot believe how lucky my brother and his wife are!
I was sad to see them go, but the little one left me with his stomach bug, so yesterday was not pretty. I got very dehydrated because I spent too much time in the bathroom, and felt nauseated all day long, so much so I couldn't eat till 8 at night. Ick. But after leaving work at 1, sleeping all afternoon and waking only to check my temperature, I feel so much better this morning. Food is still iffy, but I'm keeping it down now.
I had my ob-gyn appt this morning, and she didn't seem concerned. But she did say that I'd gained 5 pounds in the last month and that she'd like me to not gain so much next time. I laughed it off. I swim two times a week for 50 min, run once or twice a week 3 to 5 miles, and lift twice a week, and do 3 X 30 squats every other morning, knowing me I'm putting on MUSCLE. As long as I'm eating healthy, I don't care if I gain weight. I still like my arms and my tush, which both remain rock hard. I think my ob-gyn is dead wrong on this count.
Hope everyone else is doing well, lostgirl
Me: 37 DH:40 TTC since 2005. First IVF cycle canceled. 2nd cycle BFP 1/11. DS arrived late 2008. 3rd cycle, U/s 3/7. Devastated. NO fetal pole or HB.
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washingtonda
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Just wanted to give you ladies an update. I went to my last high risk appointment today and all was excellent. They also advised that we are definately having a GIRL!!!
So much for us not finding out but we gave in when we got there. I am very, very happy with the news because I wanted a girl. My DH wanted a boy but it's his first so he's happy either way!!!
Hope all of you have a good week. I am back to the regular OB on Friday. That should be a regular uneventful check up with heartbeat and measurements of the belly. I am still always excited to go.
So much for us not finding out but we gave in when we got there. I am very, very happy with the news because I wanted a girl. My DH wanted a boy but it's his first so he's happy either way!!!
Hope all of you have a good week. I am back to the regular OB on Friday. That should be a regular uneventful check up with heartbeat and measurements of the belly. I am still always excited to go.
Me, 40 - DH, 47
IVF #1: POSITIVE - Michaela born 9/19/08
IVF #2: Consult on 10/13/09 - Start BCP Dec since clinic will be closed for the Holiday.
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IVF #1: POSITIVE - Michaela born 9/19/08
IVF #2: Consult on 10/13/09 - Start BCP Dec since clinic will be closed for the Holiday.
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Wow! So many girls on this thread. I had an U/S Monday and couldn't tell the sex, much to my dissapointment. I can say that I did not see any male parts...but I couldn't see the tongue either when it was pointed out to me.
Anyone picked names yet?
Anyone picked names yet?
Melissa
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MLB- How far along are you? I had an u/s at 18 wks and they couldn't tell for sure, but we also saw no boy parts. 2 weeks later at the ob they confirmed it was a girl and showed us the proof on the u/s.
Since we were hoping for a girl, we had a name picked out....Ella Michele...
Since we were hoping for a girl, we had a name picked out....Ella Michele...
Me- 28 DH- 33 Male Factor
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
Michelle,
I think that the U/S technician could tell....but DH didn't want to know and I don't trust myself to keep a secret for another 18 weeks (I'm 22 weeks tomorrow, but was 21 weeks 3 days at the U/S).
I love the name Ella! It is not on our list because a close friend has a daughter with that name.
have a good weekend,
I think that the U/S technician could tell....but DH didn't want to know and I don't trust myself to keep a secret for another 18 weeks (I'm 22 weeks tomorrow, but was 21 weeks 3 days at the U/S).
I love the name Ella! It is not on our list because a close friend has a daughter with that name.
have a good weekend,
Melissa
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CT_Michele
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We both really loved the name Ella too. We needed to find a name that went well with Michele as a middle name. We knew that whether we were having a boy or a girl, that we wanted to use our first names as the babies middle name. It was also very hard for me to come up with a name that was not connected to anyone as I am a teacher and have worked with thousands of kids over the past few years. Almost every name has been tainted in some way or another by a student I knew, except for Ella...I have never met any in my classes, so it was beautiful and perfect!
MLB- I would think at over 22 weeks they would be pretty confident it was a girl, unless she was covering up or crossing her legs. I think most predictions are very accurate at 20 weeks.
I love knowing because now I am shopping like crazy! I went to kohl's yesterday and they had some awesome clearance prices on baby clothes. I know it is a bit early to think about christmas, but they had the most adorable outfits and dresses at 90% off. I got beautiful dresses in the correct sizes for between $1-$3 each. I will continue to shop this way as money is going to be tight and I want to take as much time off as I can.
What about everyone else? Are you taking time off for baby? How much time? Does dh get anytime? I am starting to think about these types of things, as I know I will eventually go back and need to have a plan in place.
MLB- I would think at over 22 weeks they would be pretty confident it was a girl, unless she was covering up or crossing her legs. I think most predictions are very accurate at 20 weeks.
I love knowing because now I am shopping like crazy! I went to kohl's yesterday and they had some awesome clearance prices on baby clothes. I know it is a bit early to think about christmas, but they had the most adorable outfits and dresses at 90% off. I got beautiful dresses in the correct sizes for between $1-$3 each. I will continue to shop this way as money is going to be tight and I want to take as much time off as I can.
What about everyone else? Are you taking time off for baby? How much time? Does dh get anytime? I am starting to think about these types of things, as I know I will eventually go back and need to have a plan in place.
Me- 28 DH- 33 Male Factor
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
Hi
Not really buying clothes or nesting yet. But I'm as far as you can get from being a girly girl and still be a girl, so.. I guess it will take this tomboy a bit longer to get into those aspects. Still I get the need/desire to hop on good bargains when you see them. This is going to be expensive.
I am going to take 6 months off from my full-time job, and then my husband will care for the baby for another two months. After that, we are looking into hiring a nanny, daycare, you name it. We'll see what happens.
Luckily the job I'm doing now has reasonable hours. There are some weeks were it's pure unadulterated stress, but for the most part, I'm on top of it.
I went to a breastfeeding seminar the other night that was informative and not too laden with politics. I surprised by the latter. But anyway, heard the stories of three moms and their experiences, got a lot of tips, and feel better informed. Like all of this process, I think I know what I want (to breastfeed for 6 months exclusively and then sporadically) but we'll have to see what happens. The come away from the talk for me was that while there are some things that prevent breastfeeding like a nipple problem or something like that, most people give up for other reasons (cultural/societal/what have you) and like most things in life, it's a matter of sticking to your guns if you believe in something, and sticking with it even on your worst days when you want to give up.
On that note, let all the women who want to breastfeed have the courage to stick with it, and all the women who don't, not have to get crap from other mothers.
Still, I'd love to hear what you're hoping to do on this count!
lostgirl
Not really buying clothes or nesting yet. But I'm as far as you can get from being a girly girl and still be a girl, so.. I guess it will take this tomboy a bit longer to get into those aspects. Still I get the need/desire to hop on good bargains when you see them. This is going to be expensive.
I am going to take 6 months off from my full-time job, and then my husband will care for the baby for another two months. After that, we are looking into hiring a nanny, daycare, you name it. We'll see what happens.
Luckily the job I'm doing now has reasonable hours. There are some weeks were it's pure unadulterated stress, but for the most part, I'm on top of it.
I went to a breastfeeding seminar the other night that was informative and not too laden with politics. I surprised by the latter. But anyway, heard the stories of three moms and their experiences, got a lot of tips, and feel better informed. Like all of this process, I think I know what I want (to breastfeed for 6 months exclusively and then sporadically) but we'll have to see what happens. The come away from the talk for me was that while there are some things that prevent breastfeeding like a nipple problem or something like that, most people give up for other reasons (cultural/societal/what have you) and like most things in life, it's a matter of sticking to your guns if you believe in something, and sticking with it even on your worst days when you want to give up.
On that note, let all the women who want to breastfeed have the courage to stick with it, and all the women who don't, not have to get crap from other mothers.
Still, I'd love to hear what you're hoping to do on this count!
lostgirl
Me: 37 DH:40 TTC since 2005. First IVF cycle canceled. 2nd cycle BFP 1/11. DS arrived late 2008. 3rd cycle, U/s 3/7. Devastated. NO fetal pole or HB.
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CT_Michele
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Lostgirl- Honestly, up to this point, I have been saying I will not breastfeed. I have various reasons. First, no one in my family has ever breastfed. Second, I am worried about eating healthy enough. I know that the baby is getting all of it's nutrients from your breast milk which is related to how you eat. I do not eat very well at all. I have been trying to eat healthier, but my stomach has been so finicky during this pregnancy that I have actually lost weight. I am still down about 6 or 7 pounds from my starting weight before pregnancy and almost 23 weeks. Finally, I am kinda afraid to. I know it hurts, and I think the whole process just makes me a bit uncomfortable.
With all of that said, my mom-in-law and dh both would like me to breastfeed, even if it is for a small amount of time. I know when we go to childbirth classes, they will be pro-breastfeeding also. Of course I want to do what is best for my baby, so I guess I am still open to the option, but still leaning towards using formula.
So, anyone doing anything special for mother's day next weekend? Technically, it is kinda our first mother's day. I know they make mom-to-be cards and there are always nice mother's day brunches around. Hopefully everyone here gets treated the way they should for next sunday...we all went through a lot to get here!
With all of that said, my mom-in-law and dh both would like me to breastfeed, even if it is for a small amount of time. I know when we go to childbirth classes, they will be pro-breastfeeding also. Of course I want to do what is best for my baby, so I guess I am still open to the option, but still leaning towards using formula.
So, anyone doing anything special for mother's day next weekend? Technically, it is kinda our first mother's day. I know they make mom-to-be cards and there are always nice mother's day brunches around. Hopefully everyone here gets treated the way they should for next sunday...we all went through a lot to get here!
Me- 28 DH- 33 Male Factor
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
LostGirl, I definitely want to breastfeed. There are a lot of positive things from a breastfeeding. Plus, I am a strong believer that everything was given us for a reason (including our breasts 
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I have signed up for a labor preparation classes (for July). I was told the best time to attend those classes at 7 months. I am doing it mostly for my DH (to make him more comfortable during the whole process).
I hope everyone has had a nice weekend.
).I have signed up for a labor preparation classes (for July). I was told the best time to attend those classes at 7 months. I am doing it mostly for my DH (to make him more comfortable during the whole process).
I hope everyone has had a nice weekend.
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3 IUIs - 2005 (BFN)
IUI - Oct. 07 (BFN)
IUI - Dec. 07 BFP!
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IUI - Oct. 07 (BFN)
IUI - Dec. 07 BFP!
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Well I have been going back and forth with the breastfeeding also. I want to do it but I only plan to be of work for 3 months and would have to stop at that point. I know they say any length of time is good but I just think my lifestyle is way too hectic to make it happen. That is sorta sad but it is true. We live a very busy lifestyle with work and everything else that it may be too hard.
I have three other children who are now adults that I didn't breastfeed and they all turned out to be just fine so I know that formula does the job as well.
My thought is to do what works best for you. Good luck to all with whatever decision you make.
Also appointment went great on Friday. They are looking to let me deliver by C-section on the 19th of Sept unless something happens sooner. This was the date that I wanted. My actual due date is 29 September.
I have three other children who are now adults that I didn't breastfeed and they all turned out to be just fine so I know that formula does the job as well.
My thought is to do what works best for you. Good luck to all with whatever decision you make.
Also appointment went great on Friday. They are looking to let me deliver by C-section on the 19th of Sept unless something happens sooner. This was the date that I wanted. My actual due date is 29 September.
Me, 40 - DH, 47
IVF #1: POSITIVE - Michaela born 9/19/08
IVF #2: Consult on 10/13/09 - Start BCP Dec since clinic will be closed for the Holiday.
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IVF #1: POSITIVE - Michaela born 9/19/08
IVF #2: Consult on 10/13/09 - Start BCP Dec since clinic will be closed for the Holiday.
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Hey girls!
Washingtonda- Did you elect for c-section or did they tell you that is what it will be? My dr has not talked at all about that, I am curious to find out though.
Elca- I will be signing up for childbirth and labor classes too, maybe for july or august. August is much more free for me since summer will have ended and I will not be working anymore.
I went for the fetal echo yesterday. It is a high powered ultrasound done at Yale. I guess they do it because of a slightly higher risk of heart defects in ivf patients. If they saw something, I would have to deliver at Yale hospital rather than where I have planned delivery. Yale is the best around and I guess more equipped to handle very high risk deliveries. Good news is that they did not see any thing to be concerned about. Heart reat was a normal 149 bpm, and I got a third confimation that it's a girl. Now I feel much more comfortable painting the room purple! She is also growing rapidly. She use to be on the small side, but has now reached the 72nd percentile at 1 pound and 4 ounces. I was very glad to hear that, since I have lost weight in this pregnancy and was worried about the weight and nutrition of my baby.
Now that our semester is almost over, we have started clearing out the baby's room so we can paint, and we finally picked some furniture, which my mom will be getting for us next week. Everything is moving very quickly...and I know she will be here before we know it. I am excited, but nervous and scared. How are you guys feeling, emotionally?
Washingtonda- Did you elect for c-section or did they tell you that is what it will be? My dr has not talked at all about that, I am curious to find out though.
Elca- I will be signing up for childbirth and labor classes too, maybe for july or august. August is much more free for me since summer will have ended and I will not be working anymore.
I went for the fetal echo yesterday. It is a high powered ultrasound done at Yale. I guess they do it because of a slightly higher risk of heart defects in ivf patients. If they saw something, I would have to deliver at Yale hospital rather than where I have planned delivery. Yale is the best around and I guess more equipped to handle very high risk deliveries. Good news is that they did not see any thing to be concerned about. Heart reat was a normal 149 bpm, and I got a third confimation that it's a girl. Now I feel much more comfortable painting the room purple! She is also growing rapidly. She use to be on the small side, but has now reached the 72nd percentile at 1 pound and 4 ounces. I was very glad to hear that, since I have lost weight in this pregnancy and was worried about the weight and nutrition of my baby.
Now that our semester is almost over, we have started clearing out the baby's room so we can paint, and we finally picked some furniture, which my mom will be getting for us next week. Everything is moving very quickly...and I know she will be here before we know it. I am excited, but nervous and scared. How are you guys feeling, emotionally?
Me- 28 DH- 33 Male Factor
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
Michele, It's interesting to read that you think time is moving quickly. I feel like it's moving very slowly. I feel like week 21 has taken forever, and considered this is only the half way point, I've got a ton of time. And we do. The whole summer. And then all of September. And then first babies come late so I could only have the baby in October.
A good friend is very close to the end, and she can barely walk with having a shooting pain down one leg, and her backaches, and she can't sleep well. Her doctor says all that is normal! for now I'm psyched to be in the 2nd tri... 3rd one sounds tough.
I am glad that your baby is big and strong and healthy. Babies have a way of stealing from their mothers, so even if you're not getting enough iron and calcium for two she doesnt' care she'll just steal it from your bones and your blood. You are the one that will suffer if you don't get enough nutrition, not the baby. That's also why you shouldn't worry that your milk wouldn't be nutritionally sound because of what you say is your unhealthy diet. Plenty of babies in poor countries are breastfed by mothers will less than ideal nutrition, after all.
Lostgirl
A good friend is very close to the end, and she can barely walk with having a shooting pain down one leg, and her backaches, and she can't sleep well. Her doctor says all that is normal! for now I'm psyched to be in the 2nd tri... 3rd one sounds tough.
I am glad that your baby is big and strong and healthy. Babies have a way of stealing from their mothers, so even if you're not getting enough iron and calcium for two she doesnt' care she'll just steal it from your bones and your blood. You are the one that will suffer if you don't get enough nutrition, not the baby. That's also why you shouldn't worry that your milk wouldn't be nutritionally sound because of what you say is your unhealthy diet. Plenty of babies in poor countries are breastfed by mothers will less than ideal nutrition, after all.
Lostgirl
Me: 37 DH:40 TTC since 2005. First IVF cycle canceled. 2nd cycle BFP 1/11. DS arrived late 2008. 3rd cycle, U/s 3/7. Devastated. NO fetal pole or HB.
Lostgirl - I do plan on breastfeeding. Everyone I know has at least tried it. 2 people could not contine due to infection in one case and low milk production in the other.
I am less than a week away from defending my dissertation. I am fairly stressed, but my presentation is finished and there is not a ton of stuff left to do. My body seems to be acting strangely though. Sunday night I started bleeding a little. Not enough to go to the hospital, but it freaked me out. Monday I was checked by the nurse internally and also had another ultrasound. They couldn't explain the bleeding. The thing is....it hasn't completely stopped. It is a tiny bit - but steady. I wear a panty liner now and don't feel the need to change it more than once a day, but every time I go to the bathroom and see pink or brown when I sholdn't see anything I am upset. I will call the doctor's office today to let them know that it is still happening, but they seemed unconcerned unless the blood volume was large, there were clumps or there was severe cramping.
Also - I tried to lift weights at the gym with DH yesterday and for the first time in 22 weeks...it felt just bad. I don't know how else to explain it. Went home after a few exercises....I was very weak (judging by what I could lift compared to what I usually lift) and my abdomen was uncomfortable. Even walking doesn't feel 'good' (since Saturday). I don't know how to describe it well, but my lower abdomen feels tight and sort of twisty. Anyone else? I have walked 3-5 miles 3-4x/week for months now without this problem....
On a positive note - a friend offered me a used jogging stroller. It is not in mint condition (a few stains on the fabric), but the price is right and since I will be unemployed as of next week for about 6 months, our budget is fairly tight!
Hope everyone is feeling better than I am....
I am less than a week away from defending my dissertation. I am fairly stressed, but my presentation is finished and there is not a ton of stuff left to do. My body seems to be acting strangely though. Sunday night I started bleeding a little. Not enough to go to the hospital, but it freaked me out. Monday I was checked by the nurse internally and also had another ultrasound. They couldn't explain the bleeding. The thing is....it hasn't completely stopped. It is a tiny bit - but steady. I wear a panty liner now and don't feel the need to change it more than once a day, but every time I go to the bathroom and see pink or brown when I sholdn't see anything I am upset. I will call the doctor's office today to let them know that it is still happening, but they seemed unconcerned unless the blood volume was large, there were clumps or there was severe cramping.
Also - I tried to lift weights at the gym with DH yesterday and for the first time in 22 weeks...it felt just bad. I don't know how else to explain it. Went home after a few exercises....I was very weak (judging by what I could lift compared to what I usually lift) and my abdomen was uncomfortable. Even walking doesn't feel 'good' (since Saturday). I don't know how to describe it well, but my lower abdomen feels tight and sort of twisty. Anyone else? I have walked 3-5 miles 3-4x/week for months now without this problem....
On a positive note - a friend offered me a used jogging stroller. It is not in mint condition (a few stains on the fabric), but the price is right and since I will be unemployed as of next week for about 6 months, our budget is fairly tight!
Hope everyone is feeling better than I am....
Melissa
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me:30 DH:34
TTC:2.5 years
male factor
1st IVF cycle BPF