TTC for a girl after my rainbow boy?

[atomic sagebrush]

Huge congrats, I'm so sorry I missed your post on the 23rd, I read it and then must have closed without replying, so sorry!!

[angelmamma]

Huge congrats, I'm so sorry I missed your post on the 23rd, I read it and then must have closed without replying, so sorry!!

Not a problem, atomic! I know you are busy running this site! I had a gorgeous temp dip at 6dpo. Since I have zero self control, I tested today at 9dpo and was shocked when I got a strong second line! I will sure be back in a couple months when I start getting ultrasound pics (I am high risk). What are your thoughts on Sneak Peak? The company claims to be able to tell you the gender at 9 weeks.
Is there anything I can do to help you out (write an outstanding review, etc.)? You have helped me so much and I really appreciate that!
Edit to add: Also, quick question: I've been having very dull cramps and aches on my right side (kinda like O cramps). Wouldn't say hurts, but noticable. Is this common from what you have observed? A friend told me to go to the doctor right away since it could be an ectopic pregnancy and I could lose my whole fallopian tube? I usually don't go until around 8 weeks. If I had an implantation dip at 6dpo, could it still be the embryo still attaching? I am high risk, so anything and everything makes me paranoid.

[atomic sagebrush]

I do try to answer every question though, I think the holidays got me that time.

Sneak Peek is too unreliable. I suggest having a Nipty or Nifty test such as Harmony, Materniti-21, etc instead.

It is totally normal to have cramps and stretching pains in early pregnancy. It has nothing to do with where your baby implants (if our uteruses were that sensitive we could never survive pregnancy and childbirth!) and you cannot feel that happening. It is because in early pregnancy you have a huge surge of hormones that can cause cramps and achiness. We have more blood flow and nerve endings on the right side so it's more often on the right, but it can also switch around depending on what part is stretching or swelling at any given point in time. It is highly unlikely that you are having an ectopic pregnancy and much more likely that you are just having some normal early pregnancy cramps. The issue with running in to the doctor at this stage is they're likely to probably just blow you off without checking (and honestly cannot see much of anything at this point of gestation) but if you're really worried about it it may give you peace of mind to have it checked.

I'm happy to help, if you want to tell a friend or whatever that's great! We should probably add a testimonials section but we haven't thus far. Good luck and pink dust!

[angelmamma]

Thanks atomic, one more question, promise! Yes, if you have a page for testimonials, I will gladly write one!!!
So with my last pregnancy, I was put on progesterone oral supplements right away, then given Makena progesterone injections from 16 weeks to 34 weeks gestation. Do you know anyone who had breastfed with progesterone supplements, or even the Makena injections? I am being told different things - 1. Progesterone prohibits prolactin levels and will dry up your milk (will the supplements or injections dry my supply up?) 2. I can't breastfeed while pregnant and high risk for pre term labor 2. Contradictory, I CAN because my body will be used to the nipple stimulation. 4. I CAN breastfeed, but only as long as I am not on pelvic rest
I've seen two nurses at my OB and they've said contradictory things. Do you have any data regarding this? I am thinking I will dry up fairly quickly as I took Vitex for a cycle and it seemed to decrease my milk supply. I saw a pretty significant decrease.
The doc has already called a prescription in for oral progesterone supplements I'm picking up tomorrow.

[atomic sagebrush]

I think there is so much conflicting info out there because everyone responds differently. I think it's a "your mileage may vary" kind of thing and so every nurse has seen a different set of things happen and has a different set of guidelines.

Personally I was allowed to continue breastfeeding on pelvic rest but I was not on it for preterm labor but instead for placenta previa. I did find it made some Braxton Hicks, but I know literally hundreds of women who nursed all through pregnancy and did not have premature labor. I suspect you'll know pretty quick how your body will respond and can make a decision - if you're like "OMGosh owie!" the first few times you will probably want to wean and if the prog. supps dry up your milk, it will be that much easier since your nursing baby will soon realize there's less milk available.

No matter what, wishing you the very best for a happy and healthy 9 months!

[angelmamma]

Update: 13 weeks with a....

BABY BOY.

I think we screwed up by BDing twice during my fertile window... I'm just happy that so far, it's a healthy baby. We found out via the panorama test. Better luck next time, and we will try a diet change to sway girl next time and will only BD once, lol. We will be returning in the future! Thanks again, especially atomic!

[atomic sagebrush]

Aww, I'm sorry it didn't go your way but huge congrats on your new addition!!