April/May Buddies??

[CarolynB]

Em Em Em

My battery is about to die but I had to post......

I am SO EXCITED for you. Third time lucky.

A line is a line on an hpt especially this early. People get false negatives. I never ever heard of a faint +ve ever.

No wonder your dh is looking after you.

I am so thrilled for you.

I'd test everyday to see whether the line gets darker.

Thanks for info from you + Jackie on what I should do. I'll look when back at home and on internet tomorrow from home.

Em - you must be beside yourself but try to stay calm and take really good care of yourself hun.

Love Carolyn xxx

[Xrayem]

Thanks Carolyn.

But the line was going the wrong way. Does that matter? Also today I felt sick around lunch time and my boobs are still sore. I was also very naughty and had a litttle look on ultrasound and there looks like what could be the begining of a sac in my uterus. All could be in my head but I can't help but be excited!

Glad you are ok,

Em

[CarolynB]

Em

You bad bad girl!!!

I would have done just the same given half a chance. Having access to the equipment sure has some advantages.

Sounds very very good. If the line was the wrong way then I would just buy a different brand and test again tomorrow first thing.

With the boobs and sickness and the start of a sac.....this must be it!!!

Keep looking after yourself. I'd certainly do another new or different brand hpt tomorrow and hope that line is stronger. May be it is a duff box with line the wrong way??

Thinking of you and crossing everything.
Love Carolyn xx

[jackoa21]

Em
YEAH YEAH YEAH 3rd time was the Charm.. I am with Carolyn and I have heard of false positives but never a false negative.. How exciting that you could see something on the scan.. I know for me I am lucky that I do not have access to that type of equipment or I would be checking it every day.. I truly think this is your time..I am so excited for you...

Carolyn
How your Devon are you having fun...

Laura my dear we have not heard from you are you just busy running..What is your next appointment..

Veronika and Dania how are you ladies.

We did not end up getting the puppy. Long story we just had to really think about what type of dog we wanted and the first one would not have been the right one so we kept looking.. Hopefully sometime this week we will have it all sorted out..

Thinking of you all
Love
Jackie

[jackoa21]

Carolyn
I meant to write how is Devon are you having fun...I wrote it too quickly..

[CarolynB]

Jackie

Thought that you were typing quickly but think that I got what you were meaning.

I had a really nice time with my parents but it is good to be at home as 6 days was quite a long time to be away from my dh. Longest that I have spent with my parents in years.

We went out and about quite a bit to local towns and just pottered around by the sea and looking around the shops. We stopped lots for lunch or Devon Cream Tea so that I could rest & eat too! I did quite a lot of walking but that did me good and I slept well as I was making myself pretty tired. Have stopped sleeping in day for last 4 or 5 days which has helped my sleep at night also.

I made my dh inspect the wound when I got home and he was like I cannot believe that it is so much better than a week ago. Today I have managed with slightly fewer pain killers despite the train ride back and I feel that it is quite a lot better for the first time in a few days as my progress seemed tyo have stalled. I was not in agony when I woke up for starters. Week 3 must be easier than week 2 which was easier than week 1. They told me to expect 4 weeks recovery so I am half way!!!!

AF now gone which always helps. Seeing acu cutie tomorrow.

I have taken your advice and been and bought some of the ovulation tests even if they will just reassure me as to when I have ovulated. I have read about the secretions in Zita West book so think that I know what to look out for. Pretty certain (based on checking my flows) that last month I ovulated on Day 18 of 32 cycle which makes sense. 14 days before next AF

Ems - I am so very excited for you. Any news on hpt2????

Thanks for the input. I had read that sperm lives for upto 5 days so the idea of getting going sooner rather than later makes sense. Sure dh will not complain. Still too sore to be able to manage baby dancing as yet but sure that I'll be able to get there in the next few days. Going to ask acu man whether he thinks that I should base on 32 day or 34 cycle. The more input the better I guess....................although trying not to stress would be good also

Laura - Hope that you are doing well

Veronika - any news of your 2ww? Crossing my fingers for you

Dania - take care - let us know what wonderful reaction you got from your friends over the weekend when you told them your exciting news

Better go and see dh as neglecting him and only just back!!!

Lots of Love
Carolyn xxx

[DaniaBB]

Hi !!

EM-How exciting!!! I agree with the others- I would buy a different brand of HPT and test again- mine was a faint pink line that seemed to fade around it and three days later it was dark. Oh your so lucky to have access to the u/s machine like that. I didn't know you could see a sack so early on. That's incredible! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!!

Jackie- Hope you find a puppy you really like. I miss not having a pet- there amazing and so loving. Have fun searching for the right one!

Carolyn- Sounds like you've got a great plan- lots of ways to confirm everything. Be a little wweary abput the ovu kits-I bought a few and they didn't work for me-same story for my friend- I thin you need to test every 12 hours in order to make sure you really don't miss when it happens. The CM(cervical mucus) is a sure way to confirm everything- when its at its most watery you can be sure that is the day!!! Most of all- crack open a bottle of wine and have fun!! Acu man should have some interesting info! Let me know what he says- I'm curious.

Veronika- thinking of you and keeping fingers crossed!

Well- On Saturday morning we got a bit of a scare when I some tiny spots in my CM. Then it came back in the late afternoon.So I called the nurse's hotline and basically reviewed all the symptoms of a miscarriage with me- that was scary- and finally said that it could be stress, having forced on something or maybe I'm just part of the 30% of women that have unexplained spotting. I think I have been sneezing a lot due to seasonal allergies and that could be the cause. I still wanted to tell everyone and I didn't want to be negative about it.

So Saturday night and Sunday we told all the family/friends (two friends left to tell- tomorrow night) and we had some amazing reactions- those who knew what we had been through screamed, said "thanks you God" in exclamation and some even cried- so I cried with them. It was really all very emotional and I have to admit after an eventful two days I was exhausted last night.

Hugs to everyone,
Dania

[Xrayem]

Hi guys,

Carolyn - Good plan! I'm glad you had a good holiday and now you are back home wih your DH. Hope the baby dancing can start soon - not still sore.

Dania - How exciting that you told everyone! I got goosebumps! I dream about the moment that I start telling everyone. Try and relax, spotting is quite normal, aparently.

Jackie - I can't wait for you to get your puppy. They really are your best friend. No matter how crappy my day was Darcy-dog is always estatic to see me and full of big licks! Unconditional love...

PMA has dipped slightly today, I'm afraid. Self doubt has set in and I am starting to wonder if its all in my head. I retested with another brand yesterday afternoon and got a negative. Then I retested this morning with original brand and got no result at all. So the stats are 1 ?+ve, 1 -ve, 1 failed.

Today I felt all crampy like AF was on her way. I'm a little down. I haven't given up hope, just don't think its a given like I did yesterday. Last night we were discussing cancelling our IVF appointment tomorrow but today I think we had definately better keep it.

As for the U/s, the girls weren't 100% sure it was a sac but it was in the right place for one and given my dates (day 24) it could be possible. I wonder if their enthusiasm for me tainted their view a little.

I plan to retest with different brand tomorrow morning. If its a neg then I won't retest or scan until after my bloods on friday.....my nerves can't take much more up and down.

Em

[CarolynB]

Em

Just a short post for you just in case you log on before you go to bed down under.

I am rooting for you so much along with everyone else who you have supporting you on this thread and the other threads that you are on. You are still testing pretty dam early and we know that hpts often give a -ve up until (& even after) the day we go for bloods. Especially if you tested in the afternoon then there will be less in your urine than if you test in the morning. No result may again just mean that it is early and the test if unsure.

Try to stay strong for just a few more days. I know that it is easier said than done. We have all been there before & it is so hard not to rollercoaster up & down. Our bodies play such tricks with us all the time.

I would definitely keep the ivf appointment for now. Just as a contingency plan. May be knowing that it is there will help take a little pressure off you. You can always cancel next week. No need to cancel now.

Back at home with dh. Still too painful for baby dancing but just nice to sleep in same bed as dh. We both slept better together last night. Reckon that I ovulate at the end of next week so have a few more days to recover.

Will post more later for everyone else as going out for lunch and then to acu. I must be better!!!! Dh's parting words before he went to work were don't over do it!!!!

Sticky sticky vibes and sending you tons of baby dust Em.

Lots of Love
Carolyn xxxx

[jackoa21]

Hello All
I feel like I have been gone for weeks but I posted yesterday (busy with work its good just crazy buzy)

Em
Please honey try to keep the PMA.. If you cant we will keep it up for you. I have all the faith that the positive you got was just a sign of what will be coming very soon...I am with Carolyn its still to early to thow in the towel..You have been so supportive to everyone now its our turn to take care of you a bit.. Thats what we are here for..Hugs to you honey and we will keep up the PMA..

Carolyn
You amaze me with how well you have done with the recovery.. Your doc should have known better to tell you 4 weeks.. You could not be kept down that long.. I am with DH though you need all your strength for baby dancing so dont over do it... How was acc cutie?

Dania
I am sorry you had that scare but I really think you have the right attitude you are doing well and there is no reason to worry.. The nurse had to give you that info because they have too but you wont need it.. I still get so happy in my heart when I see your ticker.. You will have your sweet little one with you so soon

Veronkia and Laura
Thinking of you ladies. I am sure you are both working too hard and going going going..

For me just the one straggler of our group. I have what seems like the plan set so assuimg AF plays nice and shows up early September than we are good to go with IVF the 3rd week or so.. Praying for lots and lots of follies and embies and bfp........

Love and hugs
Jackie

[CarolynB]

Wow Ladies

Just clocked that we have broken through the 1,000 posts barrier and we have had more than 17,000 views of 'our' thread. Pretty cool.

Em- keep thinking of you and really hoping that tomorrow's test will bring you good news Shall be looking out for your news tomorrow am my time

Jackie - think that I shall be behind you after news from my acu cutie. More of that later. How are you doing with finding a puppy? I do think that I am recovering pretty well but have no patience that is my problem. Used to running around all over the place and cannot cope with feeling tired after I did just a few things. You'll be going again before you know it.................

Dania - I was SO worried when I read about your scare. It must have been a weekend of such mixed emotions with the scare and then the thrill of telling everyone. That has to be so exciting especially when they know what you have been through to get your little one - no surprise that there were tears. Like Em said, I dream of being able to tell people........

Veronika - hope that you have completed your PhD by now. Are you going to be able to get to acu now? (Some details below of how my man plans to help my natural cycle which could be of use to you???). When are you 2ww up?

Laura - guess that you are very busy but must be close to starting - may be we should make a new list with our dates?

So I had a nice lunch with a chap who I worked for a few years ago. I really took my time getting there. Weird how everyone seems to rush so much in London. Sure that I was like that just a few weeks ago!!!

Then went to see acu cutie. He thinks that op and recovery are all right on track. He thought everything was as he would have expected including a slightly weird last AF in terms of timing (could have been later so guess that I was lucky) and flow. He spends about half his time helping ladies naturally, with the balance suporting ivf. He thinks my cycle will revert to around 35 days. So he wants to see me around day 18 - pre-ovulation and then at around day 32 - just pre AF. However, the bad news is that he does not want to help me directly this month Says it is too soon & will hurt too much to do baby dancing. Even if I do baby dancing through sheer bloody mindedness he thinks that my body will be far too all over the place this month after the mjor surgery. I have not told dh as worried that he will want to look after me and not let us even try this month. I still want to try especially as should feel a lot better by the middle of next week which will be Day 15. Acu cutie knows the plan is to try naturally until just after Xmas and then plan another cycle of ivf for Jan 2007. He thinks the plan makes sense and things that we should have an 'acu campaign' around my October and November natural cycles. So looks like more waiting for me unless a miracle happens. I am still determined to try - what do you all think??????????

That is about it from me. Tired after my trips out today and have an early appointment tomorrow to see another guy that I used to work for who acts as a mentor to me. Want to see him to talk about what work I might be able to do that is more reasonable hours & see if he has any good ideas. At least after that I can come home and sleep for the balance of the day!!! Have also cut back the painkillers a little today (First day that I have really been able to reduce them at all since leaving hosiptal and the really 'hard' drugs ) but am now starting to really feel it. Anyhow one day at a time. I just so hope that this effort is going to be worth it in the end

Night Night all.
Love Carolyn xxxx

[jackoa21]

Carolyn
Hello sweety..My opinion (just my two cents) is I say you try naturally as long as you can permit it pain wise. I know that I am not a doctor but if you feel ok and it does not hurt I say go for it.. I am with you and not telling your DH right now. Dont make any choices if the middle of next week you feel up to it you can baby dance and if not you wont.. I would not tell DH just because it may somewhat dampen the mood if he is overly worried about you being in pain. He will be worried anyway but no need to worry him more..This will be all worth it in the end you wil have a sweet little one for you and DH to love..

OH Yeah congrats to us and our thread.. Just wait till next year when we are still posting on the buddys Thread and we are all mommies...

love and hugs to all
Jackie

[veronika]

EM,
please keep the PMA, I have a good feeling, I had it for your third IUI the whole time around! And it WAS really early that you tested...
The reason for the line to be the wrong way around can just be that they put the little test-sheet (or whatever that is called) in the wrong way as well. I am very carefully excited, but I am. PMAAAAA, Em

I will write more this evening, have to get some stupid work finished for my boss. PhD still not done, but REALLY, it's going to be soon.

Hugs to all of you, Vero

[DaniaBB]

Em- Don't lose the PMA! You have tested quite early - the 1st time I tested was on Day 35 and it was a faint line ( but my AF had been all messed up during that cycle and lasted 10 days) Do keep your appt. for IVF -you can always cancel it at the last minute. Oh I'm really keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Carolyn- That's amazing stats about this site!!I'm surprised that you were out on the town already that's good. You are recovery quite well, but be careful not too push yourself too much. I do agree that you try the baby dancing as much as you possibly can put all the chances on your side. Don't tell your DH that you are still in pain but do take it easy- and don't 4get to start up the pineapple again- its good for implantation!!!

Jackie- I'm hoping that AF shows up soon so you can follow the details f your plan! I'll do an AF jig for you(like Carolyn calls it)!!!

Veronika- Hi- its good to hear from you- you must be incredibly busy!!

Have a good one!
Dania
Lauralou- how are you?

[jackoa21]

Em
I am jumping in here again.. please try to stay positive.. I really think this is going to end up being your time.. Keep up the PMA..

love and hugs to our next mommy in waiting..