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victoriaj81 · 24 Feb 2012

Hi all,

I'm feeling the same as you guys really, desperate to find out when 12 wk scan will be! My midwife appmt has been cancelled for Monday and although promised a callback on Fri to rearrange, not heard a thing.

Do have a hospital appmt on Thu with multiples antenatal clinic but no idea what will happen or whether I'm seeing a consultant. That's the NHS for you I suppose!

At this rate I very much doubt my scan will be at 12 wks! Anyway symptoms still not too bad, just having the hunger and some nausea really

where's the blinking sun gone?! oh well. I have a mound of ironing waiting for me so prob best its not sunny else I wouldn't do it!

have a nice wknd everyone xx

JEP · 26 Jun 2011

Hey girls - we're all in the same boat then really.... Playing our favourite game of waiting!!
Annoying how you get told people will ring you back then they don't. I think we'll all have a bit of a wake up call in transferring from the gorgeous private facilities over to the grubby nhs!!

Poppy - have you chosen which hosp you want to go to yet? I'm keen to avoid the LRI but only because it is bloody awful to get to with crap car parking especially by the maternity building. Didn't have great experiences there when we went in for our miscarriage but then I think they have all the facilities for teeny weeny babies. We've opted for the Leicester general at the minute but may change our minds later. We are about the same distance from the new walsgrave hospital in Coventry which is fab and clean and my sis in law had hers there 18m ago and we were v impressed. Cause it's cross-county boundaries its hard for the mw to do it though. So will see what we think later on I guess.

So you two twinnies - bumps growing then?! Haha - if most people start to show around 12 weeks I'd expect you guys to be showing earlier. I agree though the bowls (haha) do make it worse. I'm a bit bunged up (sorry a bit personal!) and have taken some lactulose to help but despite my 5 a day and weetabix for brekkie I'm still not working correctly. Again blaming the pessaries but really don't want horrible piles if I can help it. Decided am going to try a tiny amt of lactulose every day to see if that helps.

I would have thought they'd be keen to get you twinnies in for scans at the right time - especially as the downs blood screening is not as reliable with double babies - presume they can still do the nuchel translucency though?

Keep trying to say to myself to get my positive head back on, but can't help but be worried at each and every stage can you? Taking a bit of relaxation from the fact I don't feel great though. I had my metformin tablet (large old thing for pcos) just before bed last night. Woke up with a funny sensation in my gullet so think its sat there all night long! I still can't quench my thirst in the morning - like I've snored all night long, but again blaming side effects for that.

Victoria - at your multiples clinic I'm sure you will see a mw first for BP/urine checks etc then you will see a dr too. The only thing is in the nhs clinics I've been told there are consultants and also lots of junior medics too so you may not see 'the boss'! Good luck with that. Let us know how it goes.

Enjoy the not so sunny weekend guys
Love JEP
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Poppy83 · 22 Feb 2012

Wanna, my sis had twins in January - i remember her in july last yr, she must have only been 8 or so weeks, and she had a definite belly on her!! It was noticeable even thru a smock top and she is a slim person. And they were her first so no previous stretching!! She had so many scans throughout, practically one every few weeks so there is no doubt you are closely monitored with twins!

Here's hoping the ravinous hunger will abate soon else i will be the size of a small country before long. I'm scared of getting bingo wings....anything but the wings!
Xxx

Poppy83 · 22 Feb 2012

Ooh didnt see those other replies...god damn this silly phone...

Jep, i'll prob end up at LRI We live in LE3 so just outside the city centre so it's the easiest for us, though yeah, the parking is a bloody nightmare. I would like to go to the general as the consultant i had is there and does clinics but it's the other side of town. I had my son at LRI and the midwife who delivered him was great...shame about the sour faced cows on the ward afterwards though. I guess it's luck of the draw who is working on the day and i can understand if you have a bad experience there it will defo put you off!!
You've got a while to decide i guess!

I love lactulose, i think i have been addicted to it before now so i'm trying to hold off from it for a while, but i may have to crack the bad boy open again too...the bowls are a tricky old customer lol.

Hope you get a call back soon victoria, i'm going to be on the warpath if i dont get one soon....patience is not a virtue i possess!!

Xxx

victoriaj81 · 24 Feb 2012

Hi all

Just a quick update. To my surprise I got a callback yesterday evening - yes on a Sunday! So now all booked in for tomorrow morning. To be honest I'm more fussed about getting my scan sorted rather than the appointment itself, but at least it's all progressing now

Poppy - I wouldn't hang around, I'd call them back again yourself. People just don't speak to each other in the NHS so unfortunately you can't rely on messages being passed on, well certainly not at the speed you'd expect anyway!
xx

Hobbit · 14 May 2007

Hi Lovely ladies,

It's been mad busy this weekend with an endless stream of visitors for birthday/retirement celebrations so haven't been able to post until now!!!!! I had my Consultant appt on friday and whilst I spent nearly 3 hours there for the 2 x 15minute appts required, I have to say at least i got a scan and a fantastic midwife who immediately booked my CVS and printed off all the bits and bobs I'll need!!

We are 11 weeks tomorrow and the change in this scan picture is frightening!! looks like a proper baby now!! eeeek. I have been booked into Nottingham for a CVS on the 12 April (will be 12+2). Apparently they do alot of them and quote lower than the national M/C rates (thank goodness!!) Only drama with this is we won't have any conclusive results until we are 14 weeks+ but i guess we'll just have to grit our teeth and hope for the best Smile

Apologies for no personals, will read through and catch up hopefully later tonight!!! I hope you're all okay

Steph xxxxx

JEP · 26 Jun 2011

Victoria - yeah to finally having call re appt and that will be another thing sorted tomorrow. Then consultant clinic later this week - wow - busy old times! I hope all of this goes well - keep us posted!

I think I am going to take your advice for poppy and ring to chase my scan tomorrow afternoon if still no appt. I don't know how long it can take but they probably expect you to be able to drop everything and coordinate your job and your husbands job etc etc at the drop of a hat!! Well I'm inpatient so will be getting on the phone. Not that I know where to call but hey ho I don't mind doing some ringing around! Will see where we get to. Go Girl power!

Hobbit - great things happening for you then - gosh that's a long wait but as you say you got what you needed with a scan, midwife and a date for the cvs. Excellent that they get below average miscarriage rates for the cvs. I'm sure the wait for the results won't be an easy one though. Keeping fingers and toes crossed for you.

I'm now glugging some gaviscon to see if I can help my annoying pain in my gullet. It's bloomin horrible stuff though urgh. Sounds like most ladies need to use it in pregnancy though. The things we do - must admit cant wait to stop these bloomin pessaries in a few weeks time. Right off to bed - still feeling negative but just hoping this ongoing fatigue is a sign that our little clump is still beating away.

Hope everyone else ok
Hope others are having mw apps and scans coming through too
Xxx

ruby22 · 22 Jun 2011

Good evening long lost friends....it's been nearly a week since I have been on here as life has been pretty crazy .... Gran dieing in hospital over the past 5 days , father in law rushed to hospital and friend with poorly newborn.
I have been reading through all the posts over the past week and am absolutely devastated to hear about the terrible news Nikki and GG you have been dealing with .
I feel so bad for not having been around to offer any support and do hope you are somehow hanging on to some hope for a possible next cycle. You were both doing so amazingly welll and I was so pleased Nikki to hear you are recognising this. What a terrible , cruel journey IVF is. Please goodness you are both taking some time out and looking after yourselves like you deserve after this awful ordeal.

I am out of words now in terms of everyone else... sorry but its just so upsetting thinking about Nikki and GG and think I will have to pop back another evening. I'm going abroad for Easter on Thursday - Tuesday so will be quiet during that period but do hope to say hi before we go. Love to you all xx

Rosey1 · 21 Jul 2011

Hi,

Just popped on to see how u are all getting on. Im trying to ignore everything till 12 weeks but couldnt resist a quick visit back.

Redward congratulations - so happy for you.

GG - completely devastated for you, I just really hope you manage to get through this and enjoy some you time over the next couple of months so youre fit and healthy when you feel ready to try again. lots of love and hugs.

Lemon - glad you are ok and starting again soon. take care and good luck hon.

xxxxx

Helena202 · 23 Jan 2012

Wow steph that's amazing I'll be nearly 11 weeks on our next scan - so excited - please Lord I hope everything is ok. Still nauseaous so Little Bean hang in there!

Love to everyone and I remain "everything crossed" for all of us.

H x

Hobbit · 14 May 2007

Good morning ladies,

Happy Good Friday (is that even a greeting LOL?) I'm guessing we've been hiding a bit this week ......

Well I have my next step booked already and I'm gobsmacked that my local hospital are really on the ball .... got my 20 week scan appointment through for June!!! Because I had to have dating scan for CVS as far as they are concerned that was my 12 week scan so next normal appt is 16 week midwife. Obviously we still have next thursday to get through and have feet firmly on grpund in that regard but still it's all starting to seem a bit real!

Ruby - Sorry to hear you're having a rough time of it, and very sorry to hear about your Gran. I hope you're able to have a relaxing time away for the Easter weekend though. How is your FIL/Friends littlie??

JEP - did you get anywhere chasing your appt?? hope so, sometimes it's a nightmare and waiting to hear isn't the best way forward..... they forget!!! Hope you've got it through now though, how's the heartburn? reassuring maybe, but pleasant def not LOL Smile

Helena - You looking forward to your next scan?? 4 more sleeps?? It comes around quickly even though it doesn't feel like it on the journey, and they change so quickly at this stage it's amazing!!

Vic - How did your Midwife Appt go?? all the normal questions and enough blood to keep a vampire happy for a week?? LOL have you had your 12 week scan date through yet?

Rosey - Totally understand trying to ignore everything until 12 weeks and whilst this is my second (amazingly enough, still shocked!! Smile

) you still worry anyway, one day at a time works for me (hugs)

Wanna - How you doing hun? looking after yourself I hope? Smile

Is anyone having any clothing issues yet, I have had to deploy the hairband a couple of times LOL but I am trying to hang out until after our results before investing in Comfortable clothes! I do have to admit to a good rummage through the New Look on line maternity range and it looks fab (and reasonably priced!!) TMI but how well my trousers fit is sort of dependant on how well my digestive system is working!!!! Shocked

and for everyone on the dreaded pessaries (I'm not) it's still the same so don't worry Smile

Shall we have a list of where everyone is at? My memory is pants at the best of times so if I start people can add and copy+paste so we can keep it up to date Smile

Hobbit - 12 week scan + CVS 12/4/12
Helena - scan 10/4/12
Wanna - 12 week scan 25/4/12

I hope you all have a lovely relaxing easter weekend anyway and big hugs to all

Steph xxxxxx

JEP · 26 Jun 2011

Hey hobbit - I don't think your memory is pants - I'm well impressed with all those personals! Go girl!

I did some gentle nudging of my nhs scan and got the date through. Now having the dilemma of if I should have a quick peek before to check all is still ok. I am being paranoid I know but is anyone else worried if its all still ok? I suppose if we have symptoms we should just keep believing? I ve also been told the nhs nuchel translucency scan does not check all of the things a private one does, ie the nasal bone etc. so not sure if to go private for that ? What are you girls thinking? As you can see my mind in overdrive!!! I don't think I'm much fun to be around at the minute! Humhhhhh

So what's everyone up to this weekend then? Any exciting plans? Easter egg hunts? Eating ones body weight in choc?!! Not that I need any encouragement!!! I'm going to be chilling out, doing bits and bobs of housework and walking the poochie. Family all down south this wend so no fun and games with my 19m niece. Have spoken to her on the phone though!! She is currently obsessed with her new scooter so that's all she said along with the name of our dog!!

I'm on the list too now
Be good to hear what everyone else is up to
JEP
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Hobbit - 12 week scan + CVS 12/4/12
Helena - scan 10/4/12
JEP - 12 week scan 24/4/12
Wanna - 12 week scan 25/4/12

victoriaj81 · 24 Feb 2012

Hi all

What I week I've had! Saw midwife on Tuesday who wasn't very inspiring, although she had fertility treatment herself 20yrs ago so at least understood about that. After being told she would organise my scan prior to the appointment, midwife then says no it will be the hospital antenatal clinic on Thursday. So bit of an anticlimax after all! Sad

So then Thursday comes, I arrive at 1pm for 1.15pm and before i know it I'm sent to have a scan unexpectedly! Shocked

So I'm crapping myself cos I'm scared in case there's no longer two bambinos, plus I'm on my own with no one to hold my hand. Anyway, scan went fine and babies both growing well, thank god! They really look like babies now - totally agree Hobbit Very Happy

So then I get passed from pillar to post having my vital statistics measured, blood pressure, CO2 test, blood taken, etc, etc. And finally get to see doctor. He was actually very nice and reassuring and was also happy to prescribe the clexane without a fuss. Final trip to book my 12wk scan and then i collected my prescription from the hospital pharmacy (which they gave me free even though I don't have my exception card yet - result!). Smile

But all in all I was there for.........5 hours and sat in 5 different waiting rooms!!!!!! Mad

To say I was knackered was an understatement!

Further good news today as my cousin has said we can have her cot bed, changer and wardrobe as her daughter is getting too old for it now. So that'll save some cash too! Feeling very happy and content at the moment. Not feeling worried about the next scan now. If anything I still can't believe I can be pregnant with 2 babies and still feel this good!!

So, time for some personals:

Hobbit - your NHS really does sound on the ball - lucky you! Let's hope it stays that way too. Not really having clothing issues just yet as I already had a range of sizes in my wardrobe!! But I'm already quite looking forward to thoes jeans the big stretchy elastic waistband for pure comfort!!

JEP - well done on getting your scan booked in but try not to worry, you need to send baby positive vibes! I think symptoms can only be a good thing so just enjoy feeling pregnant for now I reckon. Will you be much over 12 weeks when they scan you?

Helena - as Hobbit said, there is such a change from the 8 week scan, even to the one I've had at 10 weeks. Mine had doubled in size and looked so much more like babies, it was really emotional. So make sure you take it all in and enjoy it - it's amazing!

Wanna - how you doing twin buddy?! I've been looking at pushchairs, travel systems, car seats and its all so confusing...and that's without the added complexity of needing one for twins! Have you started thinking about any of this stuff?

Love to you all & Happy Easter!
Vic xx

Wannabamummy · 31 Aug 2011

Hi ladies

Glad everyone seems to be doing well. I can't wait for my next scan to see how they are doing.

Vic your journey and time at the hospital sounds like a nightmare but great you got to see you little ones and grown so much. I have been looking at different pushchairs and it is mind boggling especially for twins. I don't know about side by side or tandem I have been told the tandem ones can be a nightmare to push. But really so confused. Have you had any preference?

JEP glad you got you scan booked I was thinking about going for a private scan but decided to hold on until the NHS one and maybe then invest if not happy with that.

Hobbit it gets exciting and more real each time you get the next step booked bet you are glad to have them. It is great you have started a news list and your memory is great especially compared to mine.

I am pleased everyone is doing well and can't wait for all our next steps.

Take care all and happy Easter. Xxx

JEP · 26 Jun 2011

Hello guys

Hope all having a nice wend so far.

Ive had a it of a mental couple of days which to cut a story short culminated in me getting a reasurance scan today. I'd got myself into a bit of a tizzy after some dysfunctional thinking and a bad nights sleep with lots of crazy dreams. So we went to have a look this afternoon. Victoria - you are right - such a difference between 8 and 10 weeks! No longer a blob but a mini person. The lady said our little flump has long legs and was wriggling around. It even waved at us! So now I have promised from now til our nuchal scan I will have a positive attitude. She said that often ladies are now starting to feel a bit better ( was worried a lot of my symptoms had settled) and seemed v confident it all looked great. We even heard the heart beat for the first time so all in all a great afternoon!

So sorry for being negative in the last week or so...will really try not to lower the tone - its all PMA from now on!!

I'm not back to work til tues so going to make the most of chilling out for the next 2 days

Hobbit - 12 week scan + CVS 12/4/12
Helena - scan 10/4/12
JEP - 12 week scan 24/4/12
Wanna - 12 week scan 25/4/12 TWINS!!
Victoria - ?? TWINS!!

victoriaj81 · 24 Feb 2012

Hi ladies

JEP - I think I experienced the same kind of thing as you on Friday night. Had some strange dreams (which I don't usually remember either) and woke up with a cramp in my uterus. Since then it's been more achy than usual and of course, I've been worrying ever since that something has happened. Trying to tell myself its just my uterus growing and keep the PMA though. Just a bit miffed it happened only 1 day after my scan, so now i'm left with the worry for 2 weeks!

Wanna - yes this is totally confusing this pushchair malarky! I think i prefer the thought of side by side, but hardly any of them fit through a standard doorway even though they say they do! I'm going to see my mate who's just had twins on Monday so I'll report back on how she's doing it. I know her pushchair was very expensive though so I think it really will be double trouble for us when it comes to the finances!!

Hope you don't mind, I've reordered the list so it's in date order:

Helena - scan 10/4/12
Hobbit - 12 week scan + CVS 12/4/12
Victoria - 12 week scan 19/4/12 TWINS!!
JEP - 12 week scan 24/4/12
Wanna - 12 week scan 25/4/12 TWINS!!

Only 2 more sleeps for you Helena!

xx

JEP · 26 Jun 2011

Victoria - us and our silly dreams hey? I've always been a dreamer and sleep walk and talk quite a lot generally but haven't been bad since our BFP. I think it's when the dream seems so real when you wake up that it freaks me out! I must be mad in the head then with all this on top I think it sent me over the edge!!
I've found after my scan at 8 wks, and now scan at 10 weeks I got crampy period pains for about 24hrs too. Think it's cause they do put quite a bit of pressure on the old wombie with the probe don't they? I also get really anxious and get more bowel spasms etc. you're right keep the PMA up. It will all feel a but easier when our tummies are defo growing (instead of just looking at times like I need a bit of a trump!) and when the fluttering/kicking starts. I'm thinking in 2 weeks steps from now til 12 weeks etc etc.

Vic and wanna - You guys are sure going to be in for 'double trouble' aren't you!! Totally utterly Amazing and an instant family but until you said that I'd not thought really about two cots, two high chairs etc. as you say it's great if you can get hand me downs and help from friends or family - even if it is just what NOT to buy so you don't waste pennies on a buggy you will hate! I know a few people who have spent the best part of Â£1k on a top notch travel system only to get a smaller more practical cheaper buggy. I can't wait til we can start to get excited about all this stuff. I'm hoping I'll have a few key things handed down from my bro and my neighbour although am sure my DH will be a bit protective and want to get involved in researching the one he thinks is perfect. Difficult balance cause I know he's excited but I'm also quite happy for some second hand stuff - helps the environment too!

Not long to go now Helena ! Wll be great to have another peek at your babe. Did you know after 9 weeks they are officially classified as a foetus not an embryo? That makes sense when you see the scan as such a lot changed. Really really good luck to you for that.

And hobbit not long til your CVS test. I have forgotten what you are testing for? Is it an inherited condition? Sorry to ask in a not very sensitive or personal way but I'm thinking of you and hoping it will all be fine. As you say notts do loads of cvs tests so they will look after you very well. Presume you are not going to notts care but the main hospital for it? Nerve wracking I'm sure but obviously the right thing for you to do. Hope you are managing to stay calm til then and not have a tizzy fit/meltdown like I did yesterday. Thinking of you lots!

So two more fab days off work til back to reality for me. DH back at work so I've got to just Poole round doing doggy walks, a few chores and get some work done. I love the fact I can Now do all of this. Before the BFP I used to make my weekends so busy seeing friends, family, horse riding etc and now I'm taking things steady and no more horse riding (for obv reasons!) I have a lot of time at home. It makes me realise I didn't spend enough time a home before. Maybe it's also the 'nesting' coming out in me?! Haha

Have a lovely restful Easter day and b/hol if you are all off work
Lots of love
JEP
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victoriaj81 · 24 Feb 2012

JEP - I ended up having an internal on Thu as hadn't been expecting a scan so bladder was empty. So don't think the cramps are due to that. Totally agree about it being better once we have proper bumps and can feel movements. That must be the ultimate reassurance. Only 11 sleeps to go till my 12wk scan now though so just gonna focus on that

I'm totally up for the hand me downs and borrowing things. Got to with 2! My new worry now is actually fitting everything in the house as ours is only a small terrace. Plus there's whether we'll fit a double pushchair in the car. So could be looking at a new house and new car in next few years. And I thought IVF was expensive!!

It will be so exciting telling everyone about the pregnancy. Anyone got any thoughts about saying you've had IVF too? I'm thinking knowing me I'll prob end up telling people cos I feel like its a badge of honour!

Anyway I'll stop wittering on
xx

JEP · 26 Jun 2011

Victoria - do you play the lottery?! we do - not that we've won a bean in the last few years playing it.... But got to be in it to win it hey?! I'm sure you'll be cosy as ever in your house but agree in time you'll need new cars, houses etc etc - a decent win on the lotto would help with all this wouldn't it! Or a long lost great aunt with a big fortune and no living relatives to pass it on to! A bit scary I'm sure but just take each step at a time. I'm sure by the time you need to make a decision about a buggy you (and your mum if she's anything like mine?!) will have asked everyone in sight with a pair of twins what they like/don't like! Infact you could just hang about in your local John Lewis or mothercare and carry out a poll!

Have your pains and cramps settled now? I thought our days of tv scans were over! Hopefully that will be the last and the rest will be tummy scans.

As for telling others - we are going to see what we think over the next few weeks. To be fair quite a few friends and only v close family know about the ivf. I think we will not tell the next 'wave' of people about ivf. I don't want people thinking 'poor you' or looking at my DH thinking he has crap swimmers (which he has but they don't need to know that do they?!). Maybe I'll change my mind before then - I do think we will need a standard answer to the 'about bloody time' reply that I know we will get - that's where the ivf bit may slip out!! Interesting how you look at it though Victoria so will sleep on it a bit. One thing I'm adamant about is I don't want it written all over Facebook at this stage - maybe later when I'm a big fatty but not at 12 weeks.

What are you others thinking you will be doing/saying?

Helena - good luck for your scan tomorrow - will you be about 10 weeks then? How exciting ! Fingers crossed you get some really good views and can see you little beanie waving and wriggling for you.

I wonder if any of our other original thread members are still reading but just not posting. Feel free to let us know what stage you are at and how things are going & add to the list below:

Helena - scan 10/4/12
Hobbit - 12 week scan + CVS 12/4/12
Victoria - 12 week scan 19/4/12 TWINS!!
JEP - 12 week scan 24/4/12
Wanna - 12 week scan 25/4/12 TWINS!!

Well shame the extended weekend break is over - boo to work again but yay to a short week!!
Love
JEP
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victoriaj81 · 24 Feb 2012

Hiya JEP, yes we play the lottery but have never won more than a tenner either! How great would it be to win some money now!

The cramps have settled down thanks, but to be honest I'm feeling really negative at the moment. Think its because I was half asleep when I had the main pain so I can't remember it properly and not sure exactly what I felt now. My DH is getting really cross with me for worrying so much but I can't help it. Next Thu can't come soon enough but I will be well and truly crappin myself (as per usual)!

Re not telling people about the IVF, I can totally see your point. Hadn't thought of that, don't really want to have to recount the last 4.5yrs to people I suppose! I just thought once people know we're having twins they might say things like does it run in the family etc. Then I think I'd feel compelled to say it was IVF! We were going to tell the world after our 12wk scan, what's making you want to hold back?

Wannabamummy · 31 Aug 2011

Just a quick note to say good luck to Helena for your scan today. Will be checking later for your news.

Hope al are ok try & keep PMA through yet another wait.

Take care xxx

Wannabamummy · 31 Aug 2011

Just a quick note to say good luck to Helena for your scan today. Will be checking later for your news.

Hope al are ok try & keep PMA through yet another wait.

Take care xxx

Hobbit · 14 May 2007

Hi ladies,

Chaotic Easter/Little Lady's 3rd birthday weekend over now back to reality LOL

Just wanted to say Good luck for Helena too!! sure it will be a fab experience Smile

I am 12 weeks today eeeek!! we told family over the weekend and told them all to reign in the excitment until we have results!! A few close friend know too although mainly for support or because i couldn't outright lie hee hee Smile

As for the telling about treatment i have to admit to becoming very blase about it over the years and make comments to stop further discussion if people get too personal!! my standard was "Well we had a few issues getting this one in here, so yes took a bit longer than normal!!" all but the most thick skinned people take the hint and don't ask outright Smile

I spose it's a bit odd for us because we started tx for Mr H's dodgy morphology which was then overtaken by my wonky chromosomes...... I do find that most people are genuinely interested (and love to say "my friend had IVF!!" )

JEP - don't worry about asking Smile

we found out unexpectedly during level one tests that I have a balanced translocation of chromosome 5 + 8 which means I have all my genetic material which makes me normal (ish Ha Ha) but if i pass on an unbalanced version (balanced version is okay!!) it will cause serious complications and birth defects including a possiblility of cri du chat syndrome (particularly unpleasant meaning probable incompatibility with life or at best a short life!!) I might sound very pragmatic about it but we can't do anything til we know for sure hence the test!! We'll deal with the results in 2-3 weeks time

I hope everyone is feeling okay (apart from the odd wobble Smile

) I dug out my fetal doppler the other day and have managed to get a reading on the digital display but 2 days ago we heard a distinct fast little heartbeat so it appears Baby Hobbit is still hanging in there which can only be good news Smile

(very exciting!!)

Will pop back tonight to check up and do personals,

Helena - scan 10/4/12
Hobbit - 12 week scan + CVS 12/4/12
Victoria - 12 week scan 19/4/12 TWINS!!
JEP - 12 week scan 24/4/12
Wanna - 12 week scan 25/4/12 TWINS!!

Steph xxxxx

victoriaj81 · 24 Feb 2012

Good luck to Helena for today and Steph for Thursday (in case I forget to say closer to the time)

All my best wishes coming your way
xx

nikival · 11 Nov 2007

Hi ladies. Just popping here quickly to say hello and say I'm so pleased to see you all doing so well. Really good luck for your scan today Helena and Steph for Thursday - I hope all your tests work out clear and you can start to really celebrate your pregnancy soon.

AFM - I've bought a load of pregnacare, high dose co q10 and melatonin and am planning to try again just as soon as I'm allowed Smile

As I'm doing IUI, it shouldn't be too long before I can have another go. Will keep you all posted.

Thinking about you all

Niki xxxx