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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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402nikkib - 31.3 hours ago
hello ladies! I had my last Dr.'s appt today...still at 1cm (just like the last two weeks) But I am now 60% effaced...guess it doesnt matter too much since I am having my C-section on Wednesday...as long as we dont go into labor before than..cant believe only 5 days to go! The doc is guessing baby Jaxx weighs between 8.5-9lbs!! Aww cant wait to meet the lil man! Good luck everyone! I will keep you posted and add pix when our lil arrival makes his appearance...after we get home from the hospital! Love~Luck & Laughter to all! nic


firstmommy08 - Thursday, 5 November
Thank you all for your prayers but I did no get the answer I was wanting. HCG was only 14. I have to go to the OB first thing in the morning. Progesterone was only 1.5. They're talking about maybe doing a D & C over the weekend.

My heart is broken - once again. Please keep Scott & I in your prayers. He's just as upset as I am which breaks my heart even more....


firstmommy08 - Thursday, 5 November
labs drawn girls.... waiting game now begins.


firstmommy08 - Thursday, 5 November
I need all your prayers today Ladies!!! I get my 2nd HCG blood test and I'll know the results by the evening. When I went potty this morning, I wipe and there was light pink spotting. One once & then again once. So, I'm a little anxious but I KNOW THIS IS COMPLETELY NORMAL. I had it with Dakota and this is about the time I had it til like week 7. I'm trying to have peace & calmness. I may call the dr's office and ask them to check my progesterone to easy my mind too. (and hubby's too)


girlinterrupted - Wednesday, 4 November
Morning Ladies,
Well as some of you know I am getting finley's post mortem results today, I'm feeling pretty nervous...
BUT..... I'm also very happy as this morning I got a faint BFP
It's pretty faint but definitely there. I O'd around cd 20 and am on cd 31 today so I guess it is normal for it to be faint. Will be testing again tomorrow, don't think I will be totally happy until I get a blazing line.
Jayne xxx


Colleen.V. - Tuesday, 3 November
This may sound a bit selfish, but I have been ttc for a while, like most of you all. I have been on lots of medication right now Im on 2250mg of metfromin a day and just finished 5 days on provera 20mg a day now waiting for af that is taking its time comeing, so i can start my last round of clomid! So the question is, is it safe to drink and get drunk and well i guess let loose a bit its been about 5 months since my last drink since we have been ttc and very serious!! Is it safe, not sure if i should..any advice ladies??


shawshoo - Tuesday, 3 November
Yay for Clomid!! I'm glad your excited about ttc again!! COME ON BFP!


firstmommy08 - Monday, 2 November
Girls, I added a pic of my test this morning. It's the last pic on my profile. The test, if it looks unusual... is one they do in the ER ... where I work.


owensbaby2 - Monday, 2 November
 I really like those


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