I think it's time to say hello here...

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I think it's time to say hello here...
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Sun, 01-27-2008 - 9:46am

Hi ladies,
I was hesitant to do it until now, but I am very happy to be able to introduce over here. I know many of you already, but for those I haven't met, my name is Laurie. After four losses in the last two years, I am 7 weeks pregnant today and saw the heartbeat last week. DH and I were so relieved and happy - it was an amazing moment. On the day of the u/s (Wednesday) I was 6w3d today and I measured 6w4d! First time I have measured right on time. The heartbeat was 120 bpm. I am completely in the care of my OB now (my peri and RE lovingly 'released' me). We all know that we are far from out of the woods...but this is an enormous milestone for us - over 6 weeks with no signs of any problems. A first.

I have two blood clotting issues (Factor V Leiden and MTHFR) so I do daily Lovenox injections, BA, and a B6/B12/folic acid regimen on top of prenatals. I also take progesterone supplements as a precaution. In addition, I had started acupuncture the cycle I got pg, so I am continuing that once a week.

I am letting myself believe that this time will be our success story. Since things look totally normal so far, I won't go back in for 4 more weeks. Wow. That seems like such a long time, but it feels good to think that I won't be living in 48 hr or week-to-week increments, waiting for test results. I'm just going to breeeeaaaathe and have faith that everything is progressing as it should be until that next appt.

It's nice to be here with you ladies...look forward to getting to know you better.

Laurie

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Sun, 01-27-2008 - 10:37am

So happy to see you posting over here, Laurie.


Congrats!!!

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Sun, 01-27-2008 - 5:09pm

Welcome!


Good to see you over here.

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Sun, 01-27-2008 - 7:58pm

Yayy Laurie! Congratulations! It sounds like this is the baby you're meant to have! How exciting! :)


I love your screen name too, btw - I'm a country girl myself. Looking forward to spending the next, what, 8 months with you and getting to know you better. We're pretty close in dates so it should be fun!


Good luck!

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Mon, 01-28-2008 - 12:44am

Hey you,

It's me...
Just wanted to tell you again that I am thrilled with your BFP and that I, and many others in every board you join, are with you every step of the way.

You are a joy and an inspiration.

Sending you the stickiest baby vibes ever created and
praying for a very happy & healthy rest of pregnancy,

Hugs to you & Congrats!

Love,

Deb :))

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Registered: 05-18-2006
Mon, 01-28-2008 - 9:12am

Congratulations on your pg Laurie and welcome to PAL!

 
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Mon, 01-28-2008 - 11:38am

Yay!! Laurie is here!! :)


Congrats again, hon! I know both our beans are sticky ones this time! :)



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Mon, 01-28-2008 - 7:19pm
Laurie, welcome out of lurkdom.

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Mon, 01-28-2008 - 10:00pm

Laurie,


YAY!

PEACE AND LOVE

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Tue, 01-29-2008 - 11:30am

Laurie,


Welcome to Pal!!! I am so sorry to hear about your losses, but very happy to hear about your current pregnancy!! I also have the MTHFR blood disorder and ITP, my friend Kari who’s little girl was born a few days before my son has the MTHFR and Factor V and we both had very successful pregnancies with the lovenox and vitamin regiment!


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Registered: 08-27-2007
Wed, 01-30-2008 - 11:25pm

Hi Laurie.


I know how hard things can be, but I was wondering if maybe I could email you privately.

Maryann

mommy to Gianna Elizabeth born still 7/2/07 @41 weeks

mommy to Enzo Giovanni born healthy 8/26/08

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