Post by nobb14 on Feb 3, 2015 10:48:52 GMT -5
I can't believe i am saying this, but here goes nothin': today I am pregnant and I love my baby.
My husband and I couldn't be more thrilled. after losing our December 14 and April 15 barnacles (both MMC at 9 and 10 weeks), we tested the fetus, had tons of bloodwork done, and rounded things out with a delightful saline ultrasound to get to the diagnosis of.... really, really shitty luck. Nothing to indicate another loss would be likely. Our strategy for any future pregnancy would be the TLC approach: going in for bloodwork and ultrasounds weekly in an effort to reduce stress and catch any issues as/if they arise, instead of the crushing blow of finding two weeks too late that the barnacle has stopped growing (not that I'm bitter or anything.)
After being given the green light to try again I dabbled in charting, OPKs and temping. Long story made slightly less long, the process made me emotional and frustrated - nothing quite like demanding your hubster sleep with you moments after peeing on a fake wondfo - and quickly gave up on fertility friend to focus on our relationship and building our life outside of TTC. I was a pretty active poster on CAL but had taken a step back into lurking as I recollected myself, and just as I was ready to dive back in, decided to POAS (FRER) on a whim this morning. Lo and behold: a very very faint second line, but if I've learned anything in the past 11 months, it's that a second line is a line is a line.
To say this is in the very early stages is an understatement. I haven't missed my period yet and plan on taking another test tomorrow hoping for a darker line, but in an effort to live more in the moment I felt it was worth an introduction. I am eternally grateful for the support of my CAL'ers and plan on continuing my lurkfest there. Love you ladies. You have been my rock and I will never forget it.
So, hi. Here's to hoping I get to stick around! Thanks for letting me sit at your table.
My husband and I couldn't be more thrilled. after losing our December 14 and April 15 barnacles (both MMC at 9 and 10 weeks), we tested the fetus, had tons of bloodwork done, and rounded things out with a delightful saline ultrasound to get to the diagnosis of.... really, really shitty luck. Nothing to indicate another loss would be likely. Our strategy for any future pregnancy would be the TLC approach: going in for bloodwork and ultrasounds weekly in an effort to reduce stress and catch any issues as/if they arise, instead of the crushing blow of finding two weeks too late that the barnacle has stopped growing (not that I'm bitter or anything.)
After being given the green light to try again I dabbled in charting, OPKs and temping. Long story made slightly less long, the process made me emotional and frustrated - nothing quite like demanding your hubster sleep with you moments after peeing on a fake wondfo - and quickly gave up on fertility friend to focus on our relationship and building our life outside of TTC. I was a pretty active poster on CAL but had taken a step back into lurking as I recollected myself, and just as I was ready to dive back in, decided to POAS (FRER) on a whim this morning. Lo and behold: a very very faint second line, but if I've learned anything in the past 11 months, it's that a second line is a line is a line.
To say this is in the very early stages is an understatement. I haven't missed my period yet and plan on taking another test tomorrow hoping for a darker line, but in an effort to live more in the moment I felt it was worth an introduction. I am eternally grateful for the support of my CAL'ers and plan on continuing my lurkfest there. Love you ladies. You have been my rock and I will never forget it.
So, hi. Here's to hoping I get to stick around! Thanks for letting me sit at your table.
I will definitely waiting for updates!
