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sheework
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My boyfriend and I have been together for over 8 years and we decided two years ago to start adding to our family. We never knew how hard that journey would be.

I am happy that I have found this site and have gotten such great support and advice on here. I hope one day to share the great news that we indeed welcomed a new member to our family. Until then we have faith.

Baby #1
When I was 16 I became pregnant. It was not a planned pregnancy but rather stupidity on both our behalves. At the time I didn't know what I was going to do. About a week after finding out I began bleeding and ended up having a miscarriage. It was very hard on me because I didn't know what to expect and it was all very overwhelming. I guess the plan was not for me to become a mother just yet. After that experience I was the most cautious sexually active person there could be.

Baby #2
Fast forward many years. Boyfriend and I decided after about 6 years together to start ttc. There was no real tracking or anything just trying without trying. After about a year of trying I became pregnant. We were thrilled beyond words. When we found out I was about 4 weeks. We went to our first appointment and set the date for our first ultrasound we were so excited to be able to see something! I had bad morning sickness and at about 9 weeks it started to taper off, I thought since I was so close to 12 weeks I was just getting lucky. At the u/s we didn't know what to expect. We saw the baby and the tech told me I was a week behind my date we thought, I was 9 weeks 6 days and the baby measured 8 weeks 6 days. The tech didn't say much else after that, we were told we had to talk to the doctor and I thought it was to get pictures or something. After hearing my doc was coming in from her day off I knew it couldn't be good. She came in and said she was sorry to tell us that the baby didn't have a heartbeat and at that point it should. We were devastated to say the least. That was September 26, 2008. After going through that we were eager to try again, and were given the go ahead a month later.

Baby #3
7 months after our last loss and still no luck with pregnancy. I had been tracking and everything and was becoming very irritated. I stopped doing it all and took a break from ttc. On April 13th I got a BFP. We were excited but that excitement didn't last long. About two weeks after I took the test I began spotting. I went in for an ultrasound and was told it was more than likely a miscarriage again. I was crushed. My doctor wanted to check my levels though just to be sure and after getting the blood work back there was good news, my levels had doubled like they should have. Hope was restored. I went in for another ultrasound and at that time I was about 7 weeks. After the tech looked he said he still wasn't seeing what he wanted and that my sac was growing but there was no fetal pole or heartbeat. My doctor confirmed it was another miscarriage. This time I was more angry than upset. I felt like I had been dragged back and forth for nothing. But still we were determined to have a family so we waited for another period and the go ahead to try again.

Baby #4
While waiting for my AF after the previous loss I had been going in every two weeks to give my blood to track my hcg levels to be sure they got down to zero so we could try again. On May 28th my hcg level had risen, my doctor suspected another pregnancy. I was shocked and about fell out of my chair at work. After realizing what she said I freaked out. Was it too early? I hadn't even got one cycle! I took a test and it indeed was positive. This again was short lived joy. I had given blood again two days later to be sure my levels continued to rise. They did but not doubling like they should, I had to go in again after the weekend to check one more time. They were still rising but had only risen a very small amount. My doctor wasn't sure what was going on so I had an ultrasound and it showed inflammation in my ovary and my doctor feared an ectopic pregnancy. I was told I could wait and see but that ectopic pregnancies can turn dangerous fast, or I can get something to end the pregnancy. Knowing that all these were bad signs I took the shot of Methotrexate and waited for my numbers to drop and the pregnancy to end. We now sit here 4 losses later and not sure what to do. I have requested testing and so we will be getting a family genetic work up and testing progesterone and antibodies. We want a family more than ever and know that some things in life are harder than others for us building a family is it. We still have hope that in the end we will end up with a baby.

Update August 2009: We have taken the tests and we are both "normal" I have had one AF and we have been given the go ahead to try again. We are unsure what the future holds but we have restored hope knowing nothing is wrong genetically between us. Hopefully soon we will get our baby!




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Jessk - Wednesday, 10 December
Thank you very much! I think im cramping this morning so mabye AF is on her way!!


Laura Ward - Sunday, 7 December
Message to all: This message is not intended for any one person, but a general statement to all members of the site. After hearing what you all think in regards to posting photos on the forums, we have modified the rules and ask that everyone familiarize yourself so that the site continues to remain friendly for everyone, including new members. In an effort to be respectful of all members of the site, we ask that members do not post more than ONE photo or video per person in the weekly, monthly and information forums. Your ONE picture should be small in size as well. Any large photos will be deleted. You are welcome to post as many pictures as you would like in the photo books, which were created for the purpose of sharing and viewing photos. You may also post as many blogs as you would like with photos in them. We understand that many members enjoy posting and viewing pictures on the forums, but this is not where they belong. We must keep the pictures on the boards to a minimum so that the written comments can continued to be written and read. Otherwise, the numerous amounts of large pictures squash the messages and they become missed. We ask that this modification be respected, therefore any member that continues to post numerous pictures a day will be deleted from the site. Thank you all for helping us keep the site friendly and welcoming for all members.


402nikkib - Friday, 5 December
Ahhh....My baby boy is getting so big on me!!! My son Vincent is 8 today!!! Yeah 8!!
Yay Vinnie!! Just had to gloat!!
ahh 8 yrs ago today at exactly 9:22am I had my first son, Vincent Alexander...he weighed 7lbs 7oz & was 21in...and now 8 years later he is almost 4ft2 and weighs 85lbs...lol he is the biggest in his class...my baby.... time goes so fast....he is going to catch up to me by the time he is 11yrs...and Im 5'8"... lol Everyone says both of my boys are lil linebackers...and Ive heard someone say "I must have good stock" whatever that means...lol breed me b!cthes!
I love my boys! Happy Birthday Vinnie!!


Dirk - Friday, 5 December
Message to all: In the last 2 years you all posted 1.1 million photos to the site, and that needs a little maintenance. We are currently renaming all photos from the personal photobooks in order to speed up the site. Some, or all your photos may not show while we are working on the photobooks. You don't have to do anything. We hope to have all photos sorted in about 24 hours from now. You can upload new photos to your photobook while the computer is working on your other photos. Thanks for reading.


melissao - Friday, 5 December
Well Ladies Tomorrow is my day Baby boy will be Born YAY. Wish Me Luck Love you All.... XOXOXO MELISSA


Shawshoo - Wednesday, 3 December
Hey! So far so good.. I'm on CD 29 and still no AF, but no prego symptoms either, and a BFP. Last time I didn't get a BFP Until CD 35, so I'm trying to be patient! I'm more relaxed this time, I know it will happen when it's right.

Extra benefits seems like a great idea, and def. worth waiting an extra month. Plus, I think that Dec. would be a horrible month for TTC. If I don't get a BFP this month, I'm not trying in Dec. either. Too much stress with the holidays, and I want to be able to enjoy myself. I want to be able to have one too many glasses of wine without worrying!


Ms.Storie - Wednesday, 3 December
i just read your story and it brought me to tears. i am so very sorry.


jayrodmarie22 - Tuesday, 2 December
HI ALL , I PUT UP 3 NEW PICTURES.... 23 WEEKS ALREADY!!!


anisa - Tuesday, 2 December
hello how are you..i hope you are ok, i am doing ok..i keep thinking about you i really hope you fall pregnant soon you are always in my prayers..take it easy and dont stress too much...


melissao - Monday, 1 December
Hello Ladies! Well the time has Finally Come! Baby coen will be joining our Family This Friday the 5th Of Dec Im having a C-section due to Size of the baby and some other health problems Bells Palsy Fun Fun.. N E Wayz So if u don't hear from me for about a week U all know whats up im going to try and keep everyone updated by using my laptop at the hospital.... Thanks for all the Support Ladies!!!!!!!!!! Happy Holidays


EllaG - Monday, 1 December
Aw :( I told my artist to make sure as little of it as possible would be subject to stretching, but I think the one part of the flower is definitely going to go. Having said that, my mum only gained 17lbs with me so hopefully I wont pack on too much!


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Photos
Tattoo for all my babies. (2009, 08, 03) (2009, 08, 03) (2009, 08, 05) (2009, 08, 05) (2009, 08, 05) (2009, 08, 05)

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08-6-2009 - Follow up
02-6-2009 - That's my luck aint it!
28-5-2009 - Whoa what! No WAY!
05-4-2009 - How quickly things can change
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24-3-2009 - BFP!
21-1-2009 - Breathing again
12-12-2008 - Done with it
08-12-2008 - Anger


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