OCT / NOV / DEC 2008 Buddies

[lynniecat]

Hi Guys,


I am so behind! I have been traveling and sick as a dog with a really bad sore throat and sinus infection! I need to read through the post to catch up!


I have also been having lots of bleeding. Nice bright red stuff. Lovely. I now think pink and brown spotting is nothing. I do not even bat an eye at that. And even red spotting does not worry me. Ridiculous! I had lots of soaking red bleeding, went to the ER and everything was ok.


Also had a CVS done. The first results are in...no down or trisomy 18 or 13. No turners syndrome.

And its a little baby girl!

Will read up tomorrow and catch up on all the news (which I hope is all good).

I did see NY's bad news and I was heartbroken!

[Kas101]

Lynnie I AM SO HAPPY TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!! I have been a little concerned and was considering PM-ing you to see you were ok Obviously i am sorry about the sickness (i also have a sinus infection - just taking tylenol sinus but its still hanging around) and wow on the bleeding.....sounds very dramatic and scary.. but..

I am so happy you and your little baby girl are doing great!!!! Knowing the sex makes it seem so real!!! Also, more importantly than that i am very happy that all is well and she has a clean bill of health

Karen Maybe when you have had your diagnostic tests and find out the sex of your little one you will relax a little???? I can only imagine how hard it must be to 'relax and enjoy' after a loss, but i know for me, i will feel happier when i get to the point Lynnie is at!!! I think we are all scarred to some extent by our past infertility issues, for me i keep on questioning if i am actually preg for sure. My DH thinks i am CRAZY i am not kidding so i try not to keep saying it, and i know i have seen 3 babies on the scan but i still feel like i did when i got my positive beta -are you sure? I think i need to feel kicks before i 100% believe it. WHen i tell people i am preg, i feel like a fraud or like i am lying..cant explain it. Sorry that turned into a post about me, i think i'm just trying to say we are not 'normal' - its been a hard road and it takes its toll...

[to_have_fun08]

Wonderce - Congrats on your little Girl. Sorry for your scare but Thank God everything seems to be good with your little baby. I am sure that was really stressful.

Gina - Glad to see everything is going good with your pregnancy.

Karen - Did you finally tell people at work? Your sixteen weeks now, try and enjoy being PG. You have passed most of the mile stones. i guess the next one is 21 weeks, correct. Just keep thinking that that little one is in there for the long haul.

Kas - Eat, Eat, Eat. I have read post on several ladies with twins/triplets and after 20 xomething weeks they say that they are always hungry but have to eat small amounts all the time. Only 6 or 7 more weeks and you will be back in sunny Florida. Have you narrowed down where you are going to move to? Hope your sinus infection goes away.

Lynnie - I was also wondering where you went to. So many times after someone gets PG they just drop off the boards so I thought maybe you did this too. Glad to see that your pregnancy is going well and CONGRATs on your little Girl. I hear that most people stop spotting around week 16 so hopefully that will be your case also. I forgot how far along are you?


As for me - I go back in for b/w and u/s in a little bit. kind of sucks because I have to get my b/w done early so they can send it off to the lab but they don't have any early appts for u/s so I am going to have to sit around the Dr. office for over and hour. What a waste of a nice Saturday. I am calmer then I was yesterday. I just so hope that I have good guality eggs in all my follicles. I have gone back to just being numb, not excited at all. I am lucky enough that I have 2 more cycles that insurance will pay for if this one does not pan out so I am not going to stress. Whatever happens, happens. It only takes one good egg.

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Chris

[Kas101]

To have fun That sucks about the waiting around but here's hoping you get goos results, great u/s and you have some great news for us

[karenvancouverisland]

hi all, lynnie!!!! i'm so happy to hear from you too! and glad you're making it through the bleeding with a good attitude. mine stopped a few days after the 13 week mark . and yes- how far along are you?? and congrats on a baby girl!

kas, i'm very scared to get a diagnostic test given the miscarriage risk that comes with amnio or cvs... i know it's not a big risk, but any risk freaks me out. i wasn't even going to get the bloodwork/ quad screen, but my OB recommended it in my case due to all the bleeding i had- cause the results can show if there's a problem with the placenta that caused the bleeding and may cause further issues.

chris- i remember that numbing out you mentioned. i think it's one of my best coping mechanisms. if i'm constantly emotionally connected to all this- i think i'd go insane. and NO, i didn't tell my coworkers yet. i'm CHICKEN, i want them to know, as i don't like my secrecy-feeling, but I don't want to tell them- i'd rather someone else do it, so i'm thinking of outing myself on facebook... then, they can know and spread the word, and i'm left out of it....

so please give me honest feedback on this idea- is this total cowardice and in bad taste- or is it brilliant?

my DH thinks it's kinda funny. i'm leaning towards it, but would like some advice.

so i'm off to prep for baby room painting!!! woo hoo!

love to all, karen

[to_have_fun08]

I have seen several ladies get PG on IUI lately so I decided I am going to try that route. Today I went to u/s and I have 3 follies 20, 17, 16. I had another that was an 11 but hadn't grown in the last day. I spoke with my old RE, she was the one working this weekend, she gave me the choice of continuing and going to ER or to do an IUI. I chickened out and went for the IUI. I would have gone through with ER if I was paying totally out of pocket, but insurance has paid for everything, so I figured I would try the IUI and save one of my cycles. So if the IUI doesn't work then I still have 3 cycles left with insurance. I know my insurance company hates me. Dh's swimmers are good. I am hoping and praying that maybe my body just wanted that fibroid out before it would get PG. Who knows. So I go in Monday for an IUI and then will be in the 2ww.

Thanks everyone for listening to me grip, *****, whine etc. I don't know what I would do without this board. Everyone on this board is so great.


Chris

[Kas101]

Sounds like a good plan for the IUI... I have also seen a few successes lately with IUI after IVF and an IVF turned to IUI, so i think you are right to try it - you have 3 great follies and one that may come into range in time AND you get so save a cycle, so its a win-win situation.

Let us know when you have done it and you are in the 2WW!!!

[wonderce]

Karen, thanks for your well wishes. I have picked out a few potential names but really want DH to throw in a few suggestions. I'm also checking into some possible family names on my side and DH's side so nothing final yet. How's the nursery coming along? I think you were painting over the weekend? Did you enjoy your time alone for a few days? Have fun hearing the h/b at your appt tomorrow. Oh, and I don't think announcing on facebook is cowardice at all. It's your big news and I think you should share however you feel is right for you. I have a friend who did it on facebook.

Hi Lynniecat! Good to hear from you but sorry you've been sick. Glad to hear your trip to the ER turned out okay and your screening results were good. It looks like we're both having girls! Congrats!

Chris, thanks for the congrats. Yes, it was really stressful but just glad everything turned out okay. It's amazing how the mind takes over...no matter how much I tried not to worry and let it affect me, I still had an upset stomach for 2 days until we got the results. So you decided to do an IUI. I've seen other posts too where cycles were converted to IUI's and ended up with BFP's. You have some really good follies so you may get a BFP and with more than one! I think you were going today. So will you take a HPT 2 weeks from today, or do they still do a beta?

Kas, I can totally relate to the feeling of disbelief even though I continue to see my baby on u/s and hear her h/b. It definitely takes a toll on all of us when we've traveled so far to get to this point. I'm also waiting for the kicks, which I hear should start anytime now. I just noticed you're almost out of your 1st trimester!

[babyhope1]

Hello ladies!!

Chris, I had the IUI after IVF with the same meds/injections, from the same bottles!! It was less pressure and it worked! I used a smaller dosage per month, the doc couldn't believe I was responding better. I said less meds equal better quality eggs. Anyway, I had three follies of appropriate sizes and they all turned into babies!!! Even after learning of my poor C quality embryos, which was most dissapointing of all. Bad embies aren't cureable you know? Somehow, I got where I am today.

I don't think I said my spotting had stopped, finally at week 9. That was three weeks of bleeding, baby C is totally gone now but the other two are doing good. I have been released to my regular doctor and am in need of new clothes! I thought I could make another week but the three things that fit me suddenly don't! I suppose my New Year's resolution to gain 40lbs is in full effect. My placenta previa is clearing up and since its so early I think it will go away. I will have to post belly pics for you ladies, I can see a difference in the photos! Amazing.

Karen, I am sorry you are having troubles with your coworkers. I told my boss after I started having complications and the bleeding, thought I didn't want to. Having a past miscarriage as you did does make you on pins and needles all the time. I wonder if I slept wrong every day I wake up.

Then last week at work they laid people off and I took on their duties. I feel awkward now telling my remaining coworkers I am prego. They probably assume I hid it to keep my job or something, then to tell them the boss knew might make him look bad. I feel really weird. I said I wasn't in the position to look for a new job, who would hire a prego lady? My coworkers said nobody is. I wished I could explain but perhaps they will not put it all together in another 4 weeks or so. I am starting to show badly so I worry. Good thing its winter and I can wear sweaters and jackets! I really want to work to pay off my failed IVF loans. URG! I am not complaining, just a little awkward right now.

[lynniecat]

What is up with my big fat belly that seems like fat? Do you grow fat first? LOL! I need bigger pants pronto!


Anyone try bella bands?

[Kas101]

wonderce GLad to hear from you, i wonder whether i missed one of your posts as i was not aware you havd any issues over tests??? I try to keep up with everyone, so i dont know how i missed that and i'm sorry.... on a brighter note, i'm pleased to see everything is great now and congrats on your little girl!!! Seems girls are very popular on this thread

To Have Fun did you get your IUI??? Are you now officially in the 2WW?? I'm guessing you are at home right now resting and relaxing thinking about you and sending lots of babydust your way. I think we should start some kind of book club for those on the 2WW or bedrest!!!!


Lynnie Yes!! I think fat comes first!!1 I definately just feel fat most of the time and i have noticed weight on my thighs and upper arms (ugh!) My lower belly is hard now and i can feel either side of my belly button is 'hard and bulging' but i cant expalin why the top half of my belly (button up to the top) is so distended??? all i can think of is its all the water i have been drinking!!!??? I have not tried a belly band, went to target and got a pair of maternity jeans with a waist that goes up to my ribs and a pair of black pants with a belly band waistband. They fitted perfectly . I highly recommend..

[to_have_fun08]

IUI has been completed. You would think with 3 egg and over 103 million swimmers something would happen. DH and I both took off today so it was kind of nice. We did some errands and just bummed around. I have to take and HPT 2 weeks from now. I don't even get an official beta unless I get a positive HPT. So of course I am going to POAS like a mad women. I am gonna get some cheapies from the Dollar Tree. Good thing is that I don't have to do PIO. Last time that I had a cycle converted into an IUI, I had the choice of PIO or suppositories. I chose the PIO because i didn't want the hassle of the suppositories.. Well this time the RE is letting me take prometrium. YEAH!!!! I was a ready for the shots again. I like this RE so much better.


Chris

[karenvancouverisland]

hi everybody! congrats on your IUI chris, we will anxiously await your POAS updates

so i had a busy weekend, yes wonder, i did paint the baby room and i love the colors! i still need to add the trim (copying 'sarah's house' nursery- you can see it online). it was way more work than i thought it'd be and i was exhausted. but satisfied just the same.

i have to wait to decorate and set it up, as it's our guest room in the meantime and my FIL is coming back to help with the basement and will stay in it. so no room for a crib just yet.

it sounds like everyone is doing well- that's nice to hear. i've got a dr. appt in morning, can't wait to hear the heartbeat again. my belly is bulging but i can still hide it for now, but i think i'll take the plunge and go maternity shopping soon.

wishing you all a wonderful night- kas, wonder, chris, babyhope, lynnie, NY, gina, JDC and anyone else i missed. karen

[to_have_fun08]

Karen - The Sarah House nursery is adorable. I really like that. Glad you have it almost done. Good luck and your Dr. appt. have fun hearing your little babies HB.

babyhope1 - Your IUI story is one of the reason I went this route. I am so happy the IUI worked for you. I hope that seeing that I used less drugs and stimmed a day or 2 more that I have really good quality eggs. Sorry about your layoffs at work. I know how stressful that can be.

I received a voice mail from RE's office and they already have my protocol planned out for my next cycle. They want to do the flare protocol. I am kind of nervous about that because I respond to the meds and with the flare I will be on higher dosages. At this point I don't care, I will try anything. So I guess I would have to do BCP's for a month and then will be cycling which would put me at the end of March or the beginning of Feb. Though still keeping my fingers crossed that this IUI worked.



Chris

[babyhope1]

Chris, Don't give up!!! I have a great feeling for you, I too was planning my attach plan for January, Feb and March when I got the surprise of a lifetime, actually my boobs hurt so bad it wasn't much of a surprise but a relief. I am glad you are going with the IUI, much less painful without the PIO shots for weeks after your BFP...I will pray for you. That is the thing too, you fall in love with your new doc and then you will be going back to your regular doc before you know it. I have a good feeling for you!!!

Lynie and Kas, funny you should mention, I purchased the belly belt at Target yesterday, the best purchase of my life, its 17 bucks but I now can wear my regular clothes with this band so the pants are undone but covered. I feel better because before I was wearing baggy clothes (not my style) and I felt dumpy or big sweaters and jackets to cover the fact that my pants were wide open...I am the only female in my office!!! How embarassing if busted!!!

Anyway, sounds like you IVF success stories are getting off the progesterone..then that is it right, no different right? I certainly hope so. I purchased the expensive numbing cream for my bum and it didn't work all that well.