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Good moring. Thank you LM3, BM5, Tylersmommy, and Hopeful for your support!! I am still spotting but the cramps are subsiding quite a bit and I am feeling less like I'm in a fog now. I still haven't seen the doctor but the ultrasound tech said the hematoma was quite small. I guess more blood needed to drain. I will find out more from my doctor on Tuesday. After seeing the little peanut move around I am not too worried anymore. LM3, I read that having a cycle without ovulating occa__sionally is quite common and happens in younger women as well. I must say though, that both months I got pregnant I had an abundance of CM. I even mentioned to my DH the month I conceived that we have to be extra careful this month as I am very wet. Guess we weren't careful enough lol! But I have heard that isn't always the case either. Really 37 isn't that old. The average age for menopause is 51. You are a spring chicken compared to lots to me and lots of women on here that have conceived. Don't despair if you have one month that isn't going to work. When you conceived with your last three were you charting and using OPK's etc? I am just wondering if you are putting stress on your body by worrying. For me everytime I've actively tried to get pregnant it didn't work, and when my DH and I just had regular s_x and let nature take its course, voila! Anyway, whatever method you use I wish you the best of luck!

Had to post twice as I didn't remember your posts from Part 7. Tylersmommy, you must be very anxious to get your results back. Isn't waiting the worst part! Hopeful, I am so curious as to where you live. I think we are in different time zones as you said it was Thursday morning when here it was Wednesday evening. BM5 - how far along are you? I am going away with my family this weekend for my dad's 75th birthday so won't get a chance to post probably until Monday. My sister said a few things that kind of hurt me when she found out I was pregnant. The first thing she said was "Why would you want another baby" and then she said "people will think you're its grandma". She never once said "I'm happy for you". Oh well, I guess it only matters what me and my DH think ultimately but it still hurt. It is her problem and her reaction so I shouldn't let it bug me, but it does. Oh well sisterly tension as usual. Have a great weekend ladies!!

Thanks karen, No when i concieved my other 3 I glanced at the calendar and went Hmmm. this time looks good, had s_x once ot twice and got pregnant that month!! So you can see my frustration this time around being in our 7th month-lol. Up until 6 months ago, I had TONS of goopy (tmi) CM, but I do see a difference in my hormones, almost no af, so light etc. So, things are differnt now with my body for sure. Thanks for your encouragement. We have been bding every other day instead of every day as well this cycle and I have noticed a larger quant_ty from my dh as well. Don't ya just love message boards, things you wouldn't tell your bestfriend you write for millions to see-lololol. have a great day.

Karen, we must have posted at the same time and I didn't see your second post. thats mean what your sister said and try not to get down about it. Does she have kids...would there be a reason for jealousy?...thats sounds like a jealousy thing to me. very uncalled for. Don't let it wreck your day, many women would love to be in your shoes! Hugs.

Ha Ha Ha - so I told everyone to rest, take it easy and put your feet up didn't I? Do I follow my own advice? Of course not!! So after saying I wouldn't go swimming today I went anyway. Actually very glad I did as I feel quite energetic now! Karen - so glad the docs have put your mind at rest and that you saw your baby moving about. Great stuff. How far along are you by the way? Sorry I keep forgetting when everyone is due! Goodness what a horrible thing for your sister to say. I think lovemy3 may be right when she suggests it may be jealousy - and that would follow even if she has kids of her own. You're right to keep in mind that it only matters what you and DH think so try not to let it fester. By the way - yes, we're in different timezones as I'm in central Europe but have no idea how far ahead I am!! lovemy3 - you hit the nail on the head when you recognised how open we are on this forum. Isn't it great though - what a release and how therapeutic. I love it. In fact, I don't think I'd be this open with anyone except my husband so thank you all soooooooooooo much for being an ear to my ups and downs. Anyway, must go but I wish we'd hear from some of the others. Where's Tracy for example, and Sann, Val, KD and Uvamom (and sorry if I've forgotten anyone - blame the pregnancy brain!)? Post soon you guys and let us know you're OK.

Hi gals. I agree-I love sharing on this forum!!! XXXOOO to you all!! Being an older mom-to-be, I have found I'm short on friends. Most of my friends are either long done having kids or they are younger and haven't even started yet! So needless to say when I told most them I was pg, they've been silent. The younger ones know I can't go out with them (to the clubs) and the other ones that already have kids think I'm crazy!! Much like your sister, Karen, which I am sorry that you have to go through that. I get that quite a bit--my mom was the worst. She was the hardest one to tell. I think she's coming around now though and I'm sure you're sister will to. As I said in an earlier post, I think people express how they themselves would feel in that predicament not taking into consideration that you're different than they are. At least that's what I've experienced from people. They wouldn't want to start over again, which is fine for them, but not for us :) And we're all in it together now!! Even you guys: LM3, KD, COL, and possibly Maturemom (did I get all the TTCers?)!!! Anyways, to each her own and I'm sure once the shock wears off your sister will come around and be very happy for you! After all, those of us that weren't trying had to go through our own shock at first too, right? You are too funny Hopeful--I would sooooo much rather be swimming than working-I love to swim, but there aren't many places indoor to go around here without a long drive and right now we have a terrible storm outside-it started out as rain, now it's sleet with about 2 inches of ice on the roads--getting a little nervous about driving home soon--gotta love the Wisconsin winters-Not!! Karen--I think I'm in my 9th week?? Not sure, but my EDD is 6/18/07. My 1st appt. is next week and I can't wait!!! Have a great Friday everyone. Belly Rubs and Baby dust to all....:)

Hi Ladies how is everyone doing? I love reading your posts however don't have much time to respond at work. How many ladies are working at the moment. Pregnancy makes things so much harder... I would be lost without my notebook. Great news!! MY amnio results came back, our little boy is healthy... the results came in yesterday. I cried I was so relieved. The results came in over a week early, for the rest of the day I was on an emotional high. We live in the Niagara region (Canada) I know there are a few other ladies from Canada. It's interesting to hear how the health care and maturnity benefits differ from each country. Karen, with my last son I bled in my first and third trimestor. It;s tough but hang in there everything will be fine. Lovemy3 the openness the group shares is so wonderful and supportive, plus we are all experiencing the same things. For the person that is afraid to ask all they have to do is read some of the posts here and they may just have the answer. Better yet they may lose the fear to ask! Hopeful and Excited I'm not sure if you decided to go ahead with the amnio or if you found out the s_x of your baby. I tried to wait, thought it would be great to hear the doctor say "It's a boy" Who am I trying to kid... I'm worse than a little kid at Christmas. Babymakes 5 maybe it's a cas of the green eyed monster your sister is going through. You are very blessed to be having this baby, they are a gift and I'm sure your house is filled with lots of love! Hopefully she will come around soon. Ladies I would love to share one rough part of my pregnancy. Up until now I was nursing my eight month old. During the fourth month of pregnancy your b___st milk changes in taste. For my little guy it has changed so much that he gags ever time he attempts to nurse. Sadly I gave up nursing just a few days ago and feel very sad. My partner tells me it's just natures way however so many ladies manage to nurse all the way through their pregancy and go on to tandem nurse. THis was what I as hoping for! Nursing has always been such a beautiful experience for me. THe moments we share when he looks up and smiles are priceless. Hormones are still a big factor.. not the worse thing that could happen but I need to vent... thanks for listening.

hi all i have been reading more than making comments i think i did post a time or two but that was like part 1 or2 anyway i am 34 years old but i will be turning 35 in Dec. so i hope yall wont kick me out (haha) i have 16 year old from 1st marriage son and i met DH after many years of being alone and thinking i would never find anyone and we married and had our beatiful DD on Nov 5 2005 so she just turned 1 and she is the light of our lives and i am 10 weeks and 2 days preg and we are totally excited DH was bouncing off of the walls at first and i was more like how in the world did this happen we took percautions and all. but i am OK with it now but since we have found out we have heard alot of negative things as some others have said on here like "dont yall know what caused that " or his mom "why are yall doing this to me" not sure what she means there but oh well since i will be 35 at the birth (due date is 06-06-07) the dr asked me about genetic counceling , amnio, and level 2 sono today at my 2nd appt . i told him we dont care what we are told we will proceed with this pregnancy this baby was meant to be and as long as it is inside of me we will go on and if it is meant to be born OK it will be and if the good lord sees fit for this pregnancy to take another road then it will and i have no control over it so he said that he didnt reccomend the amnio but would do it if we wanted i say NO and he said the genitic counceling is out unless we want it later but he relly really wants the level 2 sono...what is so different about this one compared to a regular sono could anyone please let me know i have never heard of it i have to go to birmingham AL to have it done which is like 65-70 miles from where i live we have the 3-d and 4-d ones here in the town i live in but not level 2 .......i am really looking forward to chatting with you ladies and haveing chat buddies for this pregnancy since i feel so isolated by my friends and family just because i am pregnant belly rubs to all

hi all, lovedblessings, I can relate to the b___stfeeding thing. Each time I finished nursing, because my milk ran out I cried. I totally know what you mean about them looking up at you, gazing. I know its hard, but you will feel better about it soon. With my last it was the hardest and know I wonder, what if that was it, sniffle sniffle. Anyhow, congrats on great amnio test results. Thats wonderful. I am in Ontario as well. Glad to hear everyone else is well. Checked again and still a neg opk, so looks like I have non ovulating cycle for the first time in my life!! very depressed, but what can I do. anyhow, have a super weekend!

I swear I am addicted to this forum now. I don't know how I'm going to go all weekend at my parents without it lol! My DH gets a big kick out of it all. I have started telling him about some of you. It's like a soap to him and I think he will miss the updates this weekend too lol! I wanted to say thanks for the words of wisdom where my sister is concerned. I think you were all right. I think it was a combination of jealousy, and what BM5 said that people react the way they would react if they found out they were pregnant. Thing is, they aren't me, right? Your mom was the hardest? My mom was pretty good but still made a few comments that really bugged me "it's going to be really hard on you" and let's hope you have the energy. I felt like saying, gee mom now that I've reached the ripe old age of 43 I will be too decrepid and shriveled up to wake up in the night and feed baby. Poor thing will have to fend for itself lol!! Wisconsin winter - brrr I am cold just thinking about it. I used to live in Montreal but moved out to BC in my 20's. Rains a lot more, snows a lot less. Hopeful, central Europe - wow, sounds exotic. My husband has been everywhere, I've been nowhere so I'm envious. You asked how far along I am, and I'm 13 weeks today. Gotta love that 2nd trimester! Lovedblessing - many congrats on your amnio results. What a relief that must be. I can relate to bursting into tears of happiness, I did it yesterday when I saw my little peanut dancing for us. So you bled in 1st and 3rd - did they find out why? Must have freaked you out too? Very scary isn't it? Wow, is Motherhood emotional or what!!! I wasn't going to post till Monday but thought I would take a break from getting ready for my weekend away when I saw Kaykaymommy. My gosh, you are a Spring chicken!! I don't think you should even be worrying about all this testing at your age. I think legally a doctor has to ask you at 35, but you are so young. I don't understand why people are treating you like you are too old to have kids. Lots of women these days don't start till they are in their mid to late 30's. I had my second at 36 and I didn't feel in the least bit old. I was actually about the same age as most of my friends and acquaintances that were having kids. Now let's talk about old - I am 43 and have found out we are expecting a surprise baby in May. I feel very, very isolated. All our mutual friends think we are nuts, my family has been ho hum and my sister outright hostile, my DH's family is all worried (like I am going to give birth to a monster) and all our friends have grown kids. I can relate totally. But we are happy and that's what matters. My 7 year old told me that I am very young and perfect age to have a baby. Gotta love em!! He told me that our peanut's picture looked like a boy. Wishful thinking on his part or does he know something I don't hmmm... Well I have babbled on and on. Still on cloud 9 from yesterday and your posts about my sis made my day today. Well, that's it from me for a couple of days. Bye for now ladies.

KarenE...enjoy your weekend away...we'll miss you-lol. I love the description of the reactions you have gotten from people. I think if I do get pregnant that will be excatly it, except for a much worse reaction from my parents. Sounds like you are in good spirits and really a lot of fun. I'm so glad you are happy and feeling good. Thats great. This baby will be a real blessing and all will go well. Enjoy your weekend away, see ya when you get back...hugs.

Welcome kaykaysmommy...Our posts must have crossed paths....welcome and congrats. Don't worry about what others think too much. Stay positive and enjoy. Glad you could join in.

Good news...ewcm has started to come and getting crampy...stay tuned for a.m report-lololol.

thanks Karen for your time to respond to me it got me a little worried i mean i thought all of that was for women that was 35 or older at the time of getting preg. but it kinda scared me after i thought about it and when he said a slight risk of m/c with amnio that made my mind up there but as far as the level 2 sono its a long way to drive just for pics and i cant seem to find anyone that knows the difference in a level2 and the ones we have regularly thanks all and karen have a good weekend

Hi all... Wow, there is so much activity here, it's hard to keep up! I haven't been on the computer much lately, so don't worry if I go a few days without posting. Welcome to the new folks and howdy to everyone else! I'm too tired to do a big post but just wanted to wish everyone well (KAREN, congrats on getting to the 2nd tri!). I'm in week 12 and m/s is improving somewhat. Still puking first thing every morning, but as long as I keep eating protein snacks every couple of hours, the rest of the day is good. And I've started having to eat a snack at 4:30 am... very weird! I spent a fortune at the market today but I'm hoping it will keep me from eating out so often! I went shopping today and found a great pair of black pants and a pair of jeans at my favorite thrift store plus I also got a cute shirt, all for $20! I really needed pants - I only had one pair that I fit into! Sending belly rubs and baby dust to all... ttyl

Lovedblessings - FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm soooooooooooooo happy for you. SUPER, WONDERFUL, AMAZING!!! So did you find out if it's a boy or a girl? Exciting stuff either way. Great news! Sorry to hear about your nursing issues but maybe "big brother" has decided that he needs to leave the b___bs for his younger sibling!! LOL! kaykaysmommy - welcome back!!! Great to hear from you and that all is going well with the pregnancy. Sorry to hear that your family have said such horrid things but they'll come round when they see your bundle of joy and it sounds like your husband is more than supportive. Re. the level 2 sono - I'm not sure but I think that's what I'm having in week 21 (normally between weeks 20 and 22 here) and it checks the physical progress of the baby as well as all its organ functions. I also have to travel about 70 miles out of town to have it done so it must be a pretty technical scan. (I think lovemy3 knows more but I may be wrong?) What is important is that it does no harm to the baby and so, in my opinion, is worth doing. (I've also decided against the amnio. I'm 35 by the way and will be 36 when the bean is born.) Talk to your doctor and ask exactly what they are looking for so that your mind is put at rest. BM5 - great to hear you sounding so positive as always. I'm so looking forward to hearing your news from your first appointment. When is it exactly? Will you get a scan? If you do, you should get some pretty clear pictures if you're already in week 10. Maybe showing them to your family and friends will help them change their minds? They can't be so negative when they see the joy it brings you can they? Re. winter weather - I can totally relate to the snow and ice issue. Although it's clear now, we've already had our first snowfall (in the valley) and the tops of the mountains, even the low ones, are dusted with snow so I don't think it'll be long now. Ice is so frightening to drive on. Just make sure you're not too tired at the end of the day as you need your wits about you when you're driving in those conditions, don't you? Don't take any risks either and if you don't feel confident to drive into work then DON'T...... take the day off and do some nesting instead!! Thankfully I work from home so I don't have that issue - of course the swimming pool is 7kms away and you all know how addicted I am to that so I must remember to follow my own advice!! LOL!!! Karen - you sound in great spirits. Keep it up!! Have a great break at your parents and bring us back lots of lovely news when you post again! I'm sure, like BM5 and kaykaysmommy, when they see how happy you are, they won't fail to be more positive about the whole pregnancy. Have fun! Val - hello again!! You're sounding good which is fabulous. I had the same middle of the night snack issue. Thankfully it didn't last long but I never really found one thing that helped - I tried cornflakes, milk, biscuits and bread (not all at once!!) and they all worked but weren't really very appetising at that time of night. I'm sure you'll "grow out of it" soon though!! Like the sound of your bargain hunting. Well done you! I wish I was a "pants" person but I'm really not (except perhaps in the summer when they're really light) so I'm having a really hard time finding warm skirts that will fit over my currently very small bump but which will expand enough for later. I feel in a real in-between stage now where nothing looks right and I just look huge!! Not very attractive!! Anyway, my most important thing at the moment is trying to concentrate on my belly movements. I'm not sure, but I think when I lie down on my left side that sometimes I can feel something happening down there. Sometimes it feels like a slight tickle, and sometimes it feels like my stomach has turned over. It's so faint that I can't really tell if it's just my imagination. What I do know though is that my belly is definitely the focus of my body at the moment - it's where I feel the blood pumping and it's often really warm. Does this make sense to any of the current mums? lovemy3 - you are the font of all knowledge...... am I talking a load of rubbish? Hey - wonderful news about your ewcm! Get back to bed right now and enjoy it!!! LOL! Speak to you all soon!