January 2012 Chit Chat Thread for TTC Boy

[TTC5]

Thanks Jazzers. Although they were only going by sac size with me not mearing the embryo because that was not seen?

[Plum3]

So gestational age is 5w2d and fetal age is 4w1d, usually fetal age is 2 weeks less than gestational age, so your measurement should have been 3w2d, so i think it is growing just fine, actually growing great.

But I think they were talking about gestational age not fetal age. So they were saying gestational age was 4w1d. Is that right 5?

[Cinss]

No there was only a Gestational Sac found measuring 4w 1d. Nothing else, no yolk or anything. Just a very very small looking sac.

That is all they should see at 5 weeks. Your little bean has stuck, that is the main thing, and there is only 1 right? And it is in your uterus, so you should be very happy. Have you got another scan booked in? You should see more at about the 7 week mark, but you know that, you have done this all before, you will be fine, your numbers look great too.

[jazzers]

Thanks Jazzers. Although they were only going by sac size with me not mearing the embryo because that was not seen?

That's where they started with me too! I wouldn't get too panicked or give up hope just yet :) Maybe they are off, or maybe the little bean is just about to go through a "growth spurt" and they caught him just right before that happened!

[TTC5]

But I think they were talking about gestational age not fetal age. So they were saying gestational age was 4w1d. Is that right 5?

She didnt actually say? Am guessing gestational age as there was no baby to be seen?

[TTC5]

That is all they should see at 5 weeks. Your little bean has stuck, that is the main thing, and there is only 1 right? And it is in your uterus, so you should be very happy. Have you got another scan booked in? You should see more at about the 7 week mark, but you know that, you have done this all before, you will be fine, your numbers look great too.

The sonographer said 2-3 weeks although the dr may do another sooner not sure. Waiting for his call right now!!

[TTC5]

Ok dr rang and he said the scan report showed there was actually a yolk sac in the gest. sac and measures 4w4d (so only behind 5 days from LMP) I will go for another dating scan in 2-3 weeks time. Bloods not back yet though but he said they would have risen now. So I guess it is safe to say all is looking normal now?

[TTC5]

My bloods just came in too!! hcg is now 845 Woo Hooo!!! He said things look on par :)

[Plum3]

That's fantastic! All that worrying for nothing!

Yay!!

[My Fabulous Children]

5, That's wonderful, Don't worry now ..Relax.

If I go by my LMP my baby would measure WEEKS behind ..My cycle is LONG!!! I go by my O day it's more accurate.

[TTC5]

Thanks girls feel so much more relaxed now :)

[Princess of Pink]

Congrats 5!! After a lot of losses and pregnancies I now believe that sometimes we know too much too soon. I won't have a scan before 8 weeks because I think it causes too much worry and I don't do beta's. If at 8 weeks everything looks healthy and where it should be, there is a bloody good chance everything will go as planned and we will bring home a baby!

I'm glad your worry is over....now relax, stress is no good for the growing bean!!

[LolaInLove]

Hi everyone,

TTC5, so glad everything looks good! No more worrying now, please! You got yourself a little sticky bean and all is going to be perfect. That psychic is full of crap....it really is just for fun. I bet your body is just used to the pregnancy hormones and starts letting it all loose right away. I felt poochy by 8wks last time too, and I swear a little at 7 actually. But who cares, just cook up a healthy baby!

MFC, glad you got a heartbeat and can't wait to see your nub! I know you are nervous about it, but it is what it is now, so just keep your FX.

Soni, sorry about AF. I agree, probably the EPO that is lengthening your cycle. It's not that big of a deal unless it bothers you. EPO is really good for a sway, but if you feel like you don't know when you O and all, you could drop it. LOL about your DH in the shower. I know we've chatted on this forum about that before, but I don't know when mine does that? He must be covert! We've only been married 2 years though. Well, I think it's good he's doing that, because it means he has a nice healthy turnover of sperm. Maybe you could convince him to be sure to wait 48 hours in between this coming month? But I wouldn't sweat it otherwise. I bet zillions of boys are born from frequent masterbators who throw in a bd daily as well.

Bec, FX for some ripe follies! I am about to start working out again also, I want to look better this summer as well. I like your plan to work out more and keep diet the same.

RE: boy mothering and having a gaggle of older sisters- all I can say about that is be sure not to baby him too much, and make him the special spoiled one. My little brother turned out to be a total loser and has this "everyone should take care of me" mentality because my parents babied him since he was the coveted boy and the last child. Now, my brother is not mean or a bad person or anything, he is just 32, took 10 years to get through college, and lives at home with my parents and works at a sandwich shop. He has no initiative and is always expecting things to fall in his lap. My sister and I, on the other hand, always had to take care of him and ourselves, and I run a company and she is a professor at a University. (We were GGB, me being the oldest.) But, I have seen that happen in other families as well, and the culprit was always babying the baby. Everyone is different, but I will absolutely heed this big time if I have a boy. I know that is not going to be easy, but he needs to learn to not rely on his many "mommies" to do everything for him. Otherwise, I think there is not much difference, your boys will just be children and different, just like they all are. More trucks and maybe more energy (who knows?) but you ladies will be awesome boy mamas!!!

[Flava]

Hey girls!

Lola I see bfn....sorry for that :-( You so right about the baby in the family. i think it goes for boy and girl too.

Fab-omg Im so stalking now I want to see then nub or just cute baby pics from you!Is that next Monday or what? Either way baby must be cute I remember all your kids are so cute!

For me I started back a weight training a little bit again because Im so tired of my pudding butt and poncho belly :/ hopefully it will help me loose more weight and I get a little bit more firm. well a lot would be nice lol

Hope all who is waiting now get a bfp!
hugs

[begonia]

5! That is fab. I'm super happy. I think POP makes a great point; sometimes all this early information is just ... to much. Ignorance can really be such bliss :) Regardless I am glad to hear all looks good for baby #5 for you!

MFC how exciting to have your NT scan! FX all looks good and healthy!

ITA with Lola on not letting these little boys with all the little mommas/sisters get babied :) My FIL had 4 older sisters though (and TTC5 I know you have a younger brother so I bet you can offer perspective too!) and he is a fantastic guy. He had a LOT of responsibility given to him though at a young age, partially because he was the first boy after all the girls and partially because he had all the younger siblings (there were 3 or 4 more boys born after him) to take care of. Anyhow, he turned out great :) I bet all your boys will too.

Too funny about all the psychic stuff going on here lately! I have never looked into it. I guess there's a huge part of me that doesn't want to know. Not that all of them are right or anything, but the not knowing is sometimes just better. If I had known I'd have 3 DD I honestly might not have had any kids. So at least for me I'm glad I don't know what's coming! But I sure hope it's all good :)

[TTC5]

Should I change my ticker adjust it to 4w 5d as per scan yesterday or stick with LMP?

[LolaInLove]

Should I change my ticker adjust it to 4w 5d as per scan yesterday or stick with LMP?

I say keep it!

[LolaInLove]

HI Flava, I am going to chat with you on your chat thread! But GOOD JOB on the weight loss. We miss you too!

[TTC5]

Well done Flava on that weight loss girl!

[Cinss]

TTC5 - I'd leave the ticker, it is 40 weeks from LMP, so all good. I'm so glad everything looks good now, wonder if your Doc is eating his words.

Flava - great job on the weight loss journey. I am stalking Fab too :)

AFM - i am now on CD20 with no sign of O :( I think it is going to be one of my freakishly long cycles :( But on a happier note it is my DD's birthday today, she is 2 :) we are waiting for the rain to rack off so we can build the swingset we got for her and we are having her party tomorrow at Smileez :)

[Hobbermittens]

Happy birthday to your daughter, Cinss! Hopefully you will O soon.

Lola, Do your parents want your brother at home still, or would they prefer he moved out? My step brother lived at home until a few years ago, and he's 30. He was working and saving his money, and went and bought an apartment building! Crazy! My parents kind of forced him out--I think he really overstayed his welcome.

TTC5, keep your ticker. I am so glad everything is okay with your little bean. :)

Flava, nice to her from you! Good job on the weight loss!!

MFC, can't wait to hear about your scan!

[TTC5]

Cinss it is my DD's birthday today too she turned 9 :) Happy 2nd birthday to your little girl :)

[Cinss]

Oh really 5... Wow that's pretty cool, Happy Birthday to your little princess too :)

[Princess of Pink]

Happy birthday to both of your daughters 5 & Cinss.

[Yahmama]

So, I've been away for a few days being mad at the world about AF starting....on cd3 again and back on the TTC wagon...hoping for a Feb STICKY bfp!!!

[Son4meplz]

My bloods just came in too!! hcg is now 845 Woo Hooo!!! He said things look on par :)

Congrats 5....finally, everything turned out good...all the best for H & H 9 months ahead for you.

[Son4meplz]

Happy b'day to all the little daughters...my daughter's b'day is in 2 months from now...she will turn 5 :)

I was away for sometime so just a recap on my story...if you remember I didn't get a smiley on my expired opk (expired in dec) when I felt the cervix and everything else felt like I am ovulating....however, I got a smiley on 14th day at 3am and that was gone by afternoon 2pm. so, looks like I have a very short window of positive opk. As I thought I missed my time due to expired opk so I had stopped drinks and BSF for previous 2 days and dint feel like Doing an attempt.

After that since last 2 weeks, I am not taking drinks and loosely doing diets....I started serious diet and drinks yesterday so, hoping AF will show up in 2-3 days and, then 2 more weeks of serious diet n drinks. These days unfortunately both my husband's and my work is not going good with deadlines and lot of stress....so, need help from god on that too ...I guess life is never perfect :)

I was really

[Son4meplz]

So, I've been away for a few days being mad at the world about AF starting....on cd3 again and back on the TTC wagon...hoping for a Feb STICKY bfp!!!

sorry to hear that...I pray for a strong..strong FEB BFP for you..good luck.

[Princess of Pink]

I would love a little man...a dream come true! But I am trying to prepare myself for another girl, so I have been picking bedding and cute clothes and things. DH decided he no longer likes the name I picked so back to square one I guess. I really like the name Aja ( pronounced Asia). What do you girls think? And what middle name would you suggest?

[Plum3]

Hey ladies,

Happy belated Birthday to your lovely daughters Cinss and 5! My DD2 is 2 in a few weeks so we're planning celebrations for that at the moment.

Lola, where are you up to now? Early in your cycle right? Have you got an appointment for DH yet?

Flava, the weights will definitely help you tone up and hopefully shed a few kgs as well. Good luck with it :)

Yahmama, I tend to have a break from the forums for a few days when AF arrives. It gets you so down. Onto next cycle!

POP, that's a lovely name, very sweet. I'm not sure about middle names though. I find it so hard to find middle names that I like and that go with the first name. It's nice that you have a girl name picked out just in case. I haven't even thought about names for our next baby.

So, ultrasound tomorrow. Hopefully some nice follies!

Hope you've all had a great weekend :)

[My Fabulous Children]

Hey girls!

Lola I see bfn....sorry for that :-( You so right about the baby in the family. i think it goes for boy and girl too.

Fab-omg Im so stalking now I want to see then nub or just cute baby pics from you!Is that next Monday or what? Either way baby must be cute I remember all your kids are so cute!

For me I started back a weight training a little bit again because Im so tired of my pudding butt and poncho belly :/ hopefully it will help me loose more weight and I get a little bit more firm. well a lot would be nice lol

Hope all who is waiting now get a bfp!
hugs

Thanks Flava. So nice to see you around :)

My NT scan on Monday (Jan 30th) OMG one day to go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It will be my first NT scan, I have never had one with my pregnancies. I have no idea what's going to happen :worry:.

I hope you're doing good.

[My Fabulous Children]

Cinss, 5~ Happy birthday to both of your girls!!

[My Fabulous Children]

So, I've been away for a few days being mad at the world about AF starting....on cd3 again and back on the TTC wagon...hoping for a Feb STICKY bfp!!!

I'm so sorry :( good luck this cycle.

[My Fabulous Children]

Good Luck Bec!!!

[Princess of Pink]

Goodluck with your u/s's tomorrow both Bec and MFC!! Fingers crossed they both go really well!!

[Cinss]

So, I've been away for a few days being mad at the world about AF starting....on cd3 again and back on the TTC wagon...hoping for a Feb STICKY bfp!!!

Welcome back Y :) Best of luck for FEB !!! I need it too, i am still not so patiently waiting for O !!! I am on CD21 with - - - OPKS :( At this rate you will beat me to it !!!

[Hobbermittens]

Good luck tomorrow Bec and MFC!

[Yahmama]

Welcome back Y :) Best of luck for FEB !!! I need it too, i am still not so patiently waiting for O !!! I am on CD21 with - - - OPKS :( At this rate you will beat me to it !!!

Thank you! Sorry about the late O! :( FX it will come soon for you! I know how the month seems to drag on when ttc anyway, so that's a bummer it's holding off so long! I'm not due to O until Feb 10, so we'll see how that goes...I feel like my life is on hold while ttc and I just want something to take my mind off things! Anyone else feel that way, and what do you do?!?

[Hobbermittens]

I feel like my life is on hold while ttc and I just want something to take my mind off things! Anyone else feel that way, and what do you do?!?

I totally had that. Luckily, most of my TTC time took place over the holidays, so I was busy. This time of year, NOTHING is going on... maybe spend more time watching TV or reading!!

[3Pink1Blue]

Hey ladies just popping in to say no action yet, I'll let you all know when something exciting happens.

[Hobbermittens]

Hey ladies just popping in to say no action yet, I'll let you all know when something exciting happens.

Are you getting impatient?

[Princess of Pink]

Y - I am picking names, bedding, any big items I need, etc... Keeping me busy for now lol

[3Pink1Blue]

Are you getting impatient?

Little bit :)

[Yahmama]

I totally had that. Luckily, most of my TTC time took place over the holidays, so I was busy. This time of year, NOTHING is going on... maybe spend more time watching TV or reading!!

I just feel so bad for my kids while I'm in this ttc mindset! My oldest is 5 and I'm homeschooling this year since he can't be in Kindergarten yet and we can't afford preschool--so I try to do a lot of things with them, but during the winter it is so hard because we can't go outside as much and to parks to play as much as we do when it's warmer. There's only so many free things available to do with kids and i'm not going to pay a lot of money to go to places just to keep my kids occupied. I just haven't felt like taking the time to plan out crafts/activities for them at home, and I really should force myself to do that instead of sulking around thinking about ttc!

[TTC5]

Jen did you go early or late with your girls?

[begonia]

Good luck tomorrow MFC!!!! NT scans are nerve wracking, not just for the whole nub issue, I mean I literally find myself holding my breath just hoping everything looks normal. So FX nub or no nub you walk out tomorrow and can rejoice in a healthy growing little person in there ... and FX for a cute pic too :)

Oh Jen so close!!!! Can't believe it! I'm jealous. I do like keeping them in and all, but I'm definitely feeling VERY pregnant these days. If this girl comes early I likely won't complain :) She's giving me mega heartburn lately.

Yahmama I remember feeling guilt sulking about because I was so worried about whether this was a boy or girl ... it's hard to be fully present with your kids when you're TTC or pregnant I think. Maybe try to set a goal for yourself of doing one project with them a day. Then let it be a free for all the rest of the time :)

5 and Hobber are your due dates close?

[Hobbermittens]

5 and Hobber are your due dates close?

Yeah! She is the 26th of Sept I think? And I am Oct 4th. So just a week or so apart.

[TTC5]

Yep we are close! Although I tend to go early 36/37weeks!

[3Pink1Blue]

5 - dd1 was a week late, dd2 was right on time and dd3 was 6 days late so it's anyone's guess when he'll make his debut.

B - oh I feel ya on the heartburn. Luckily mine has let up a bit, fx yours does too.

[Yahmama]

Yahmama I remember feeling guilt sulking about because I was so worried about whether this was a boy or girl ... it's hard to be fully present with your kids when you're TTC or pregnant I think. Maybe try to set a goal for yourself of doing one project with them a day. Then let it be a free for all the rest of the time :)


Good idea....I forgot how I'll prob also get that obsessive when/if we do get a sticky BFP of trying to figure out the gender. I really don't want to be wasting my time away with my kids like this. One of the main reasons I really want a ds is because I feel so sad that my ds is already 5 and he was such a sweet baby. I need to enjoy him and my two sweet dds now instead of pining away for a brother for him. Yes, he'll be around 6 if another baby come and maybe that will be a large gap if it's a boy to have a close brotherly relationship, which is what I've been wanting for him since he was a baby. I just need to accept that boat has sailed and he loves his sweet sisters and always has close friends. It just hard not to want that for him.

Either way, I just really want another baby now, so it's probably best we don't find out so I don't worry too much about it and just enjoy pregnancy since it will most likely be our last.

[LolaInLove]

Happy Birthday to all the blue crew girls!

And tons of luck to MFC and Bec with scans today!

Hobber, my folks definitely would rather my brother go get a life, but as much as he is a sweet and kind and cool guy, he also had zero motivation and self-confidence, so he just seems to fail at everything he tries, which is usually not much. My whole family is always so baffled at what his problem is.....we all went to private schools and universities, and my sister and I managed to do well job-wise. His problem is that my parents never pushed him much, they just had this "he's a smart boy and will figure it out" attitude, and from the get-go, when he started screwing up, they coddled him and didn't do anything about it, so they kinda made their bed to lie in. I called him and offered him a free room at our house and a job at our theater (which is fun work), just to get away from Texas and all for a bit, and he was like, "Eh, I'll let you know" and hasn't mentioned it since. My parents and sister could not believe I offered him that. He worked at my sister's record store for a while and she had to fire him!!!! This is also the same guy who calls me on Christmas Eve at 7pm asking what to get for my girls (his only nieces).....and I just tell him he's a giant dipshit and switch the tags on one of our presents with his name. LOL.... DO NOT HAVE A SON LIKE THIS!!!! :thumbsdown: Did I mention that he has never had a girlfriend??? And is 32!

As for me, yep, just done with AF so gearing up yet again. Making a uro appt for DH today. We are just going to dtd every other day this month, starting yesterday (CD6) so we are giving that a shot. I have no more tricks up my sleeve. I am really really hoping that he has a fixable ball thing going on so there is a pretty definite quick fix. I am having one of those months where I am thinking of giving up though.

Jen, FX things start moving along!!!!! C'mon Charlie!!!

[TTC5]

Good luck MFC and Bec!

[My Fabulous Children]

Hey ladies,

I had my scan and all is good. The ultrasound tech wasn't so great. She was fast plus she doesn't know anything about the nub theory. I got DVD and some pics, I don't think there are any gender clues in the pics, but maybe a 'little' in the video, Really not sure. I might just post the pics for skull guessing. I don't know what to think a boy or girl ..but I'm leaning more toward a girl AND already very disappointed.

I'm measuring 13w6d one day ahead my ovulation day. Yeah that's good to know.

[Cinss]

MFC - Yippee, glad everything looked good at your scan :) Do you get the feeling you are being stalked ? hehe. We want video, We want video, We want video? ;)

[Hobbermittens]

Don't get disappointed yet!! If there were no gender clues, then don't worry yet! (easier said than done, I know!)

[My Fabulous Children]

Okay ladies how can I remove my INFO from the video?

Hobber~ I saw the girl nub right at the beginning of the video, but I'm not sure I want some one to help me :( and on the other hand I hate to hear it's a girl nub. OMG I feel so bad right now :(

[Cinss]

Okay ladies how can I remove my INFO from the video?


Oh i hadn't thought of that, maybe someone with technical skills will be able to help you. The only way i can think of is to record it with your phone, while it is playing on your computer without getting your details in the shot.

[My Fabulous Children]

Thanks Cinss that's a good idea or I take some screen shots from the video? What you think?

[Cinss]

Yep that would work :)

[TTC5]

MFC when your ready to share them hun, no rush xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Plum3]

Yahmama, I feel like that too. All I ever think about is TTC and what cycle day I am. I try to remind myself of something Lola said a while ago... to TTC on the side and live life rather than basing things in life around TTC as a first priority. Well, she worded it WAY better than I did, but you get what I mean ;)

MFC, glad the scan went well! I would take some pics of the video. Just pause when you see a nub shot. I went back and looked at the vidoes from my girls and took perfect nub shots. Can't wait to see the pics :)

Well, I didn't get to have my scan as the nurse who usually does them was sick. So, I am having it tomorrow now. Feeling like I should O in a few days as I am having heaps of cramps and backaches and watery CM.

[My Fabulous Children]

Please take a look at my pictures ..any HOPE :(
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ultrasound-gender-prediction/8100-skull-nub-experts-please-gender-guess-13w-6d.html

[TTC5]

Bec, are you bd'ing now or waiting for O?

MCF - I think boy!

[Flava]

Fab-I posted on the u/s thread..

is girlmom here? I just read her sways omg she sounds like me ...only she did it even more times then me. I guess...

all this sways and did not worked :-( I really hope if you still swaying you get a boy finally! We stoped because DH said no more try...:/ also we just can't believe we get a boy anymore...

How is everyone?? Im sick here..yuck

[Yahmama]

Yahmama, I feel like that too. All I ever think about is TTC and what cycle day I am. I try to remind myself of something Lola said a while ago... to TTC on the side and live life rather than basing things in life around TTC as a first priority. Well, she worded it WAY better than I did, but you get what I mean ;)

Well, I didn't get to have my scan as the nurse who usually does them was sick. So, I am having it tomorrow now. Feeling like I should O in a few days as I am having heaps of cramps and backaches and watery CM.

Thanks, Bec, that is great advice! I'm thinking if I don't get a bfp this month I might have to stop temping b/c that's the constant reminder of what cd I am on, etc! However, then it would be hard for me to determine O, so I don't know!

SOrry you didn't get your scan yet :( Hopefully you'll see some good follicles tomorrow! The signs of O sound promising! FX!

[Yahmama]

Please take a look at my pictures ..any HOPE :(
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/ultrasound-gender-prediction/8100-skull-nub-experts-please-gender-guess-13w-6d.html

I really think the skull looks VERY much like a boy! Girls are supposed to have more of a sloped forehead, whereas the boys have more of a definite brow line and forward forehead rather than sloped back. I think this looks very promising as a boy!!!

[Plum3]

MFC, I'm no good with nub guessing but I'm hoping it's a baby boy :)

5, yep we are DTD every second day starting yesterday. Once I get a positive OPK we might try and get in 3 attempts but it all depends on when we DTD last.

Flava, sorry that you are sick :( Feel better soon!

I have my scan in an hour so will update later.

[TTC5]

Good luck Bec :)

[Cinss]

Goodluck Bec! We just had our attempt, we also DTD every second day :fx: for both of us.

MFC i responded in the US thread, wow i think you may have had a sucessful sway!

Are we moving over to Feb thread?

[TTC5]

FX for you Cinss!!

[Hobbermittens]

Good luck Cinss!! And good luck Bec!!

[Kris217]

Yeah good luck girls!!

[Plum3]

Thanks Hobber and Kris :)

We moved over to the Feb thread!

[My Fabulous Children]

Fab-I posted on the u/s thread..

is girlmom here? I just read her sways omg she sounds like me ...only she did it even more times then me. I guess...

all this sways and did not worked :-( I really hope if you still swaying you get a boy finally! We stoped because DH said no more try...:/ also we just can't believe we get a boy anymore...

How is everyone?? Im sick here..yuck

Hi Flava, I hope you feel better soon xxxx

[My Fabulous Children]

I really think the skull looks VERY much like a boy! Girls are supposed to have more of a sloped forehead, whereas the boys have more of a definite brow line and forward forehead rather than sloped back. I think this looks very promising as a boy!!!

Thanks Y, I really hope you are right!!! My DD's skull looked so different from my DS and this baby, but I'm not very good at this. My DH told me that the baby skull looks like a boy to him.

[My Fabulous Children]

Goodluck Bec! We just had our attempt, we also DTD every second day :fx: for both of us.

MFC i responded in the US thread, wow i think you may have had a sucessful sway!

Are we moving over to Feb thread?

Wow Cinss, You made me smile :), but I don't want to get too excited you know. I don't know, but I feel it's another girl. I really hope you are all right :pray: