New to this board but not JM...

Christal116 · #1 November 7th, 2008, 06:54 AM

Hey ladies, I was looking around and i thought i could maybe get some support on this board. It seems like a good place to start anyways lol.
I guess i should give you a little background information. My name is Christal (24), i am Married to Joel (25), we have a 15 month old at home named Nathan, and we have been trying for number two since July of this year. We did end up getting pregnant with number two in Aug and I was able to keep the pregnancy up until this past week. I was just shy of 14 weeks pregnant when i started spotting on Halloween night. I wasnt sure what it was or if it was even anything at all. I waited until the next day when i start spotting more and went into the ER. They could not find anything with the ER ultrasound machine and set me up with an ultrasound for the next day. Right before we were about to leave for the night the doctor came back after looking at my blood work and told me my hormone numbers were only at 719. Right then i knew we had lost the baby. Went in the next day for the ultrasound to confirm what i already knew that we no longer had the baby with us. I went into the doctor the day after the ultrasound to talk about what my options were and he wanted to try and give me pills to see if i could pass it on my own, i was in contractions for 4 days and when i went back into his office on the 4th day he told me he was going to try to get it out right then and there as he could see it. I started to hemerage and was sent right over to day surgery to have a D and C. I feel so much better and i am in such less pain after having the d and c. Myself and Joel dont want to forget this baby, but we have talked about it and want to start trying again very quickly for baby number two. So i thought this would be a good place that maybe i could join, i know i will be much more hesitant to tell anyone if we get pregnant right away and im sure i will have lots of support from others who have gone through what we have. I hope i have a chance of getting to know you all better. and i hope i posted this in the right spot and nobody takes offense to it!!
Good luck with TTC again ladies!!!

madmum_sarah · #2 November 7th, 2008, 07:09 AM

hello and welcome!
im so sorry for you loss

no one could ever make you forget your baby. thats one thing each and every one of us knows on here.
the girls here are wonderful and supportive and im sure you will fit right in.

im sarah and have had 3 losses this year. (feb,june,july) and we have been ttc our sticky bean for a year (15cycles)
xx

Danielley08 · #3 November 7th, 2008, 07:15 AM

I'm sorry to have to welcome you...but I'm glad you found us!

I am Danielle (24)...DH is Dustin (25)...I have 2 DS (4 and 2)...we have been TTC since Feb with 2 losses (in April at 6w4d and July at 11w5d)...This was our first month since my D&C in August that we were trying...

Hopefully your journey TTC won't take much longer...

..Jessica.. · #4 November 7th, 2008, 07:31 AM

Welcome to the board, Christal.

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss!!!

I think you and Joel can begin trying whenever you're ready, which could be the first cycle following your D&C. I wish you and him the best of luck!!

and

kingdink · #5 November 7th, 2008, 08:19 AM

Hi, Cristal. I was also in the May DDC (as ShockedMama) and I'm so, so sorry to see you here too.

There are so many wonderful and supportive ladies here, I don't know what I would've done without them. I hope you get your BFP ASAP, I totally understand that need to move on.

~Laurie~ · #6 November 8th, 2008, 04:20 AM

Hi Cristal. Welcome to the board, though I'm sorry you had to join us. Like the previous posters have said, nobody can make you forget your angel. This is a board full of wonderful women. They've helped me so much. Good luck on getting your sticky bean soon.

Sweetie Karen · #7 November 8th, 2008, 05:06 AM

Hi and welcome Christal

I am so sorry to hear of your loss and like the others have said, you will never forget your baby.
That doesn't mean though that you can't try again and I hope that you get a big sticky BFP soon.

The ladies on here are all absolutely fantastic and always there, no matter how you feel!

xx

Christine-MA · #8 November 8th, 2008, 06:00 AM

Hi Christal,

I am very sorry for your loss, and I hope your cycles return to normal and you get your BFP very soon.

I had a loss in August at 10 weeks, had a D&C and also started TTC as soon as AF came. It took 36 days for her to come, and that cycle was longer than normal (34 days when they used to be 28, and O on day 23 as opposed to 17/18). This is my second cycle trying. Just wanted to let you know your cycles may be a little off. Although some women go back to normal immediately.

I wish you the best!

starrsgirl · #9 November 8th, 2008, 07:34 AM

Welcome to the board...this is definitely the place to be. It's helped me both heal and get ready to move forward.

I had a D&C 2 weeks ago...I was in the May DDC before that. I've had one other miscarriage too. We are going to try and get pregnant right away too! I currently have myself on hold until I stop spotting and also get a negative HPT (to show that my hormone levels are down).

I'm so sorry for your loss and hope you will find some comfort and caring on this board. We all know what you are going through and it's not easy.

Again, welcome and I look forward chatting with you.

ESMERALDAAZ · #10 November 8th, 2008, 09:37 AM

Welcome Christal, Im so sorry for your loss. My mane is Esmeralda and I was in may DDC too.

KDD · #11 November 8th, 2008, 01:27 PM

Welcome Christal. I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My name is Kimberley and I lost my baby @ 10w in April. We are now on our 7th cycle of TTC. I would have been lost without the support on this board.

Good luck TTC. I look forward to getting to know you.

mary30 · #12 November 8th, 2008, 01:39 PM

Welcome Christal. I am so sorry for you loss. My name is Mary (30) and Dh Dave (34) I have three children and three Angels. With the most recent on on September 4th I was a little over 19 weeks. like christine said You cycle's may take a little bit to get back to normal. My normal cycles were 29 days and so far they have been 34&32 .SO they have not been to far off. Another thing is that I have been ovulating alot later than normal. So keep that in mind when you ttcagain.

These ladies are the best. I really did not know where to go or who to talk to when I lost my baby. They have all been through this horrible pain and know where you are coming from. We are here to listen to anything you need to get off your chest ..

Good luck in the future.

Welcome Christal. I am so sorry for you loss. My name is Mary (30) and Dh Dave (34) I have three children and three Angels. With the most recent on on September 4th I was a little over 19 weeks. like christine said You cycle's may take a little bit to get back to normal. My normal cycles were 29 days and so far they have been 34&32 .SO they have not been to far off. Another thing is that I have been ovulating alot later than normal. So keep that in mind when you ttcagain.

These ladies are the best. I really did not know where to go or who to talk to when I lost my baby. They have all been through this horrible pain and know where you are coming from. We are here to listen to anything you need to get off your chest ..

Good luck in the future.

ftnjn · #13 November 8th, 2008, 02:12 PM

I'm so sorry.
I remember you from the May DDC during my short stay.

Christal116 · #14 November 9th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Thank you for such the warm welcome!!!! Sometimes it seems like some people just dont understand, and its nice knowing there is a group of people who know exactly what you are feeling!