Re: Anybody miss me?? I didn't think so!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Yes, I remember you! The board has been really quiet, so it's kind

of hard to keep up with all the MIA. Thanks for the congrats! I'm

still very nervous, but hopeful.

had her baby about two weeks ago--Emma--she's beautiful.

Dana is having a boy, and at 21-22 weeks now.

I'm sure they'll all update you, but I couldn't resist letting out a

few goodies

I am so sorry to hear about !!!! I will keep her in my

thoughts and prayers. Let her know that we're all here to listen if

and when she needs to talk.

Hopefully, you'll find whatever results you want in the ttc dept.

I'll send you some tentative baby dust for now!

Take care,

DeeAnn

> Hey guys!!! I am FINALLY almost done with the layout of that

> blasted book I was hired to do! So close to being done, in fact,

> that I am no longer on web-viewing for my emails. I am actually

> subscribed for individual e-mails now. Ahhh, how sweet it is!

>

> Anyway, I want to say CONGRATS to DeeAnn!!! That number is

> REALLY good for the cycle day you're on!!

>

> Amy, how's that baby? You must be feeling some kicking by now,

> eh?

>

> Pam...aren't you like WAYYYY pregnant now? Do I need to bring

> my camera and lights and get some good ol' childbirth pics?!

>

> Dana, you should be well past the first trimester also...at the end

> of the second maybe? Are you even still around?

>

> F...how are you?? Please update me! I hope you're still

> here.

>

> R...are you all done with the b/c pills? I hope so!

>

> Welcome to all who are new...sad and glad to have you here. I

> hope you're getting the support you need from the group. They

> can be a lifeline under these circumstances.

>

> Hmmmm...I'm afraid this question might reflect just how long I've

> " been out of the loop " so to speak, but here goes:

> ...how's your baby???????? I'm not even gonna guess

> what your due date was/is...

>

> Also BAD NEWS: Anyone remember ? She had an

> incredible 1st beta about 3 weeks ago: 131 or something like

> that, but her progesterone level was only like 12... Well, we've

> been emailing daily...and I hope she doesn't mind me reporting

> this, but after 2 u/s showed " maybe " something in the uterus, her

> last tube was removed on Sunday due to an ectopic at an HcG

> level of over 45,000. I have been praying earnestly that she

> recover okay, mentally and physically...if anyone feels

> comfortable doing so, I hope that you will also offer your prayers.

>

> As for me, it's been over 2 months since my methotrexate

> treatment and I feel pretty good...it was extremely hard on me

> emotionally, esp. not knowing for sure where the pregnancy was

> located, tho I feel I know.

>

> If you remember me at all, you may remember that upon

> receiving permanent custody of my nieces, I'd decided against

> ttc...but lately my heart is telling me otherwise. Maybe because of

> the most recent pregnancy. (perhaps this, too, shall pass)

> My husband and I doubled up on protection this month and I still

> freaked out and did hpts when AF didn't come exactly the day I

> expected.

>

> Is it possible to have Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome after

> something like an ectopic? My doctor suggested it's a possibility.

> I thought he was nuts but....Hmmmm.

>

> I can't stand the thought of going thru the stress of TTC, and I

> can't stand the thought of NOT...What's a girl to do?! Am I crazy?

>

> Anyway, I can't wait to see my mailbox fill up now that I can

> actually have a life...sort of.

>

> M

[Guest guest]

Woo-hoo!!! You're my first email from the list!!! Thanks for

responding...and updating me so I don't have to sit on the edge of my seat

looking stupified at this screen! ;o)

DeeAnn, of course you'll be nervous...and hopeful...and so will the rest of

us FOR you!

We'll be more hopeful than nervous for you if you promise to make the

doctors follow you. Seriously, I wanted so badly for the doctor's to follow

's betas and I felt so helpless for her...I was so hopeful, yet

paranoid, so you make sure that baby's in the right spot and we'll do the

rest...er, what exactly what the rest is, I don't know...but by golly we'll

do it!!

;o)

M

Hi ,

Yes, I remember you! The board has been really quiet, so it's kind

of hard to keep up with all the MIA. Thanks for the congrats! I'm

still very nervous, but hopeful.

had her baby about two weeks ago--Emma--she's beautiful.

Dana is having a boy, and at 21-22 weeks now.

I'm sure they'll all update you, but I couldn't resist letting out a

few goodies

I am so sorry to hear about !!!! I will keep her in my

thoughts and prayers. Let her know that we're all here to listen if

and when she needs to talk.

Hopefully, you'll find whatever results you want in the ttc dept.

I'll send you some tentative baby dust for now!

Take care,

DeeAnn

> Hey guys!!! I am FINALLY almost done with the layout of that

> blasted book I was hired to do! So close to being done, in fact,

> that I am no longer on web-viewing for my emails. I am actually

> subscribed for individual e-mails now. Ahhh, how sweet it is!

>

> Anyway, I want to say CONGRATS to DeeAnn!!! That number is

> REALLY good for the cycle day you're on!!

>

> Amy, how's that baby? You must be feeling some kicking by now,

> eh?

>

> Pam...aren't you like WAYYYY pregnant now? Do I need to bring

> my camera and lights and get some good ol' childbirth pics?!

>

> Dana, you should be well past the first trimester also...at the end

> of the second maybe? Are you even still around?

>

> F...how are you?? Please update me! I hope you're still

> here.

>

> R...are you all done with the b/c pills? I hope so!

>

> Welcome to all who are new...sad and glad to have you here. I

> hope you're getting the support you need from the group. They

> can be a lifeline under these circumstances.

>

> Hmmmm...I'm afraid this question might reflect just how long I've

> " been out of the loop " so to speak, but here goes:

> ...how's your baby???????? I'm not even gonna guess

> what your due date was/is...

>

> Also BAD NEWS: Anyone remember ? She had an

> incredible 1st beta about 3 weeks ago: 131 or something like

> that, but her progesterone level was only like 12... Well, we've

> been emailing daily...and I hope she doesn't mind me reporting

> this, but after 2 u/s showed " maybe " something in the uterus, her

> last tube was removed on Sunday due to an ectopic at an HcG

> level of over 45,000. I have been praying earnestly that she

> recover okay, mentally and physically...if anyone feels

> comfortable doing so, I hope that you will also offer your prayers.

>

> As for me, it's been over 2 months since my methotrexate

> treatment and I feel pretty good...it was extremely hard on me

> emotionally, esp. not knowing for sure where the pregnancy was

> located, tho I feel I know.

>

> If you remember me at all, you may remember that upon

> receiving permanent custody of my nieces, I'd decided against

> ttc...but lately my heart is telling me otherwise. Maybe because of

> the most recent pregnancy. (perhaps this, too, shall pass)

> My husband and I doubled up on protection this month and I still

> freaked out and did hpts when AF didn't come exactly the day I

> expected.

>

> Is it possible to have Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome after

> something like an ectopic? My doctor suggested it's a possibility.

> I thought he was nuts but....Hmmmm.

>

> I can't stand the thought of going thru the stress of TTC, and I

> can't stand the thought of NOT...What's a girl to do?! Am I crazy?

>

> Anyway, I can't wait to see my mailbox fill up now that I can

> actually have a life...sort of.

>

> M

[Guest guest]

You were definitely missed. It was really good to

hear from you. Please tell that I am thinking

of her and sending my prayers.

--- marks2u@... wrote:

> Hey guys!!! I am FINALLY almost done with the layout

> of that

> blasted book I was hired to do! So close to being

> done, in fact,

> that I am no longer on web-viewing for my emails. I

> am actually

> subscribed for individual e-mails now. Ahhh, how

> sweet it is!

>

> Anyway, I want to say CONGRATS to DeeAnn!!! That

> number is

> REALLY good for the cycle day you're on!!

>

> Amy, how's that baby? You must be feeling some

> kicking by now,

> eh?

>

> Pam...aren't you like WAYYYY pregnant now? Do I need

> to bring

> my camera and lights and get some good ol'

> childbirth pics?!

>

> Dana, you should be well past the first trimester

> also...at the end

> of the second maybe? Are you even still around?

>

> F...how are you?? Please update me! I hope

> you're still

> here.

>

> R...are you all done with the b/c pills? I hope

> so!

>

> Welcome to all who are new...sad and glad to have

> you here. I

> hope you're getting the support you need from the

> group. They

> can be a lifeline under these circumstances.

>

> Hmmmm...I'm afraid this question might reflect just

> how long I've

> " been out of the loop " so to speak, but here goes:

> ...how's your baby???????? I'm not even gonna

> guess

> what your due date was/is...

>

> Also BAD NEWS: Anyone remember ? She had an

> incredible 1st beta about 3 weeks ago: 131 or

> something like

> that, but her progesterone level was only like 12...

> Well, we've

> been emailing daily...and I hope she doesn't mind me

> reporting

> this, but after 2 u/s showed " maybe " something in

> the uterus, her

> last tube was removed on Sunday due to an ectopic at

> an HcG

> level of over 45,000. I have been praying earnestly

> that she

> recover okay, mentally and physically...if anyone

> feels

> comfortable doing so, I hope that you will also

> offer your prayers.

>

> As for me, it's been over 2 months since my

> methotrexate

> treatment and I feel pretty good...it was extremely

> hard on me

> emotionally, esp. not knowing for sure where the

> pregnancy was

> located, tho I feel I know.

>

> If you remember me at all, you may remember that

> upon

> receiving permanent custody of my nieces, I'd

> decided against

> ttc...but lately my heart is telling me otherwise.

> Maybe because of

> the most recent pregnancy. (perhaps this, too, shall

> pass)

> My husband and I doubled up on protection this month

> and I still

> freaked out and did hpts when AF didn't come exactly

> the day I

> expected.

>

> Is it possible to have Post-Traumatic Stress

> Syndrome after

> something like an ectopic? My doctor suggested it's

> a possibility.

> I thought he was nuts but....Hmmmm.

>

> I can't stand the thought of going thru the stress

> of TTC, and I

> can't stand the thought of NOT...What's a girl to

> do?! Am I crazy?

>

> Anyway, I can't wait to see my mailbox fill up now

> that I can

> actually have a life...sort of.

>

> M

>

>

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[Guest guest]

HEY! There you are!!! Of course we missed you! I'm soooo glad to see you

post again. I'm glad that the book project is nearing its end...I bet it

looks great! And yes, I am feeling the baby moving around in there...can't

tell if its kicks or what, but I definately feel some thumping going on in

there!

I am so sad to hear about . I remember her posting but then she sort

of trailed off and I wasn't sure if she was still around. I am sending

prayers up for her as well that she is able to make safely through such a

difficult period. If you speak to her again, please let her know that she

is always welcome in the group.

No, I don't think you are crazy at all for wanting and not wanting to ttc at

the same time. Perfectly understandle if you ask me. Whatever you and your

dh decide, we will support you through that decision. I think that your dr

may have something there, about post-traumatic stress syndrome. It is, in

my opinion, extremely traumatizing to experience an ectopic pg...especially

for some who have had near death experiences with it. I'm sure anything

that brings you that close to death, makes you stop and think..makes you

realize life isn't forever...and just plain scares the he** out of you! I

did the same thing as far as hpts...I think I used as many as someone ttc,

just making sure that I wasn't pg again! I would be totally obsessed with

knowing that until af arrived. It's really tough to think rationally when

that fear gets ahold of you and I never got to learn if that fear goes away

cause I ended up pg...but happily so this time!!

Well, let me say again, that I am sooooo happy to see you back and back on

an email subscription!! Talk to ya soon!

-AmyR

[Guest guest]

Amy, thanks for the warm welcome!!! Your message totally hit the nail on the

head. One of the reasons I wish I was pregnant is so that I DON'T have to

deal with the monthly scares...not the main/only reason, of course, but

certainly an added bonus! I am so glad, tho, that you are able to

experience the joy of a normal pregnancy. It is such a blessed event...

<sigh> Glad to be back...

M

HEY! There you are!!! Of course we missed you! I'm soooo glad to see you

post again. I'm glad that the book project is nearing its end...I bet it

looks great! And yes, I am feeling the baby moving around in there...can't

tell if its kicks or what, but I definately feel some thumping going on in

there!

Well, let me say again, that I am sooooo happy to see you back and back on

an email subscription!! Talk to ya soon!

-AmyR

[Guest guest]

M,

I'm glad you're back. I can't remember if you were still posting when I came

on in April. Your messages are very entertaining

I know you will make the right decision about ttc. In the meantime don't be

hard on yourself. You can always just not do anything and see what happens.

Carmen

[Guest guest]

,

Hi there!! I am glad your book is coming along. I do hope you get a chance to

post more soon.

I am alittle behind on reading the posts so I don't know if anyone answered you

regarding but she had a little girl named Emma and she is doing wonderful.

I am so happy for her!! As for F, she is not posting right now, her and dh

are taking alittle break.

I am really sorry to hear about , I will definitely keep her in my

thoughts and prayers.

I am glad to hear the metho worked for you. I can't believe it has been 2 months

since you had it. I know the whole ordeal has been hard but I am glad you had a

chance to post us. I remember you saying you didn't want to try anymore and

than you went through such a nightmare again, so give yourself some time, you

might just decide adding to your family might not be such a bad thing. I don't

know about the PST Syndrome but you did go through alot and it will take awhile

to feel better. Take care of yourself.

---------------------------------

[Guest guest]

,

What kind of book are you writing??

Carmen

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the words of support, Carmen.

I am the *queen* of not doing anything! I'm actually beginning to feel

rather foolish with all the pregnancies I've had that haven't worked out

lately. More on that in another email!

M

M,

I'm glad you're back. I can't remember if you were still posting when I came

on in April. Your messages are very entertaining

I know you will make the right decision about ttc. In the meantime don't be

hard on yourself. You can always just not do anything and see what happens.

Carmen

[Guest guest]

Actually, I'm not writing it this time!!! I'm doing the layout and providing

chapter-related photographs from my collection of stock photos. It has been

a complete NIGHTMARE working with these people (or rather, the person)...But

apparently this is her last project with them, as she is not well-respected

among other board members (then why did *I* get stuck with her I wonder?)

Anyhow, I've actually got to write up an addendum to my original contract

right now. Yuck!

M

,

What kind of book are you writing??

Carmen

[Guest guest]

M,

Your work sounds like so much fun. You must love your job.

Carmen

[Guest guest]

Oh, Dr laura M!!

Boy did I miss you girl!! I hope you are doing ok.. I had to mass delete my

emails.. but see your wonderful face here again!!

Love,

lisa r

[Guest guest]

,

Of course we remember you sweetie (how could we forget??). Yes, I am still

around. I am 22 almost 23 weeks. So well into the second trimester. Feeling

the baby move now and so excited. We found out the baby was a boy and even

selected the name 'Chase Beech'. We have been having a blast

shopping for all the baby boy things. Glad to hear you are back and look

forward to hearing form you.

Dana