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AWESOME!

My sis-in-law who happens to be an OB-GYN, of all things could not get preg. They adopted a lovley boy and then she became natural pregnant a month later and had another boy. Hope you have a happy ending this time as they did.
 

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Originally Posted by kara_leigh

I'M PREGNANT!!! My husband and I have been trying for 9 years, and have had 5 miscarriages. I haven't been pregnant at all since 2001, and I lost that baby exactly a month before 9/11. In the past couple of years we just stopped really trying or worrying about it and I don't even keep track of my periods anymore. Just this evening I was thinking about it and started counting on the calendar, and realized that my period is over a week late, and that NEVER happens. My cycle has been 28 days regularly since it first started. I went to buy a test after DS went to bed, and it was DARK positive before the pee went all the way across the test!!!! OMG I can't believe it!! I'm so excited, but also nervous and cautious. If you pray, please do so that this baby sticks. I'm due May 12th.

Funny thing is, yesterday was our first foster parent training class. I think God was waiting until he knew we were REALLY ready to bring a new person into our family.


ETA - For those of you that are friends with me on Facebook, PLEASE I beg you not to mention it or congratulate me on Facebook. We are not telling any of our friends or family until I am 12 weeks along this time. Thank you!!
How VERY exciting! Big congratulations to you both. I don't blame you for waiting until the second tri to share the news (we did the same thing after a MC last year) but just know that those close to you will probably notice before you say anything. Lost of that this one sticks. Congratulations again!
 

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congratulations! for a sticky baby! i lost two between my kids, and spent a lot of time on a pregnancy after m/c board while pregnant with my youngest. i was a wreck, and it helped a lot!

are you taking anything to help baby stick, like a baby aspirin a day or progesterone supplements?
 

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Originally Posted by kwren

congratulations! for a sticky baby! i lost two between my kids, and spent a lot of time on a pregnancy after m/c board while pregnant with my youngest. i was a wreck, and it helped a lot!

are you taking anything to help baby stick, like a baby aspirin a day or progesterone supplements?
Aspirin, or any NSAID, is not recommended during pregnancy. It increases the chance of bleeding and is especially dangerous in a high-risk pregnancy.
 

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Lots of vibes and prayers for an uncomplicated and full term pregnancy.
 

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congratulations and sending you lots of sticky vibes,
i agree do not take any asprin, in this case any sort of medication until you see your doctor!!
 

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Originally Posted by GoldyCat

Aspirin, or any NSAID, is not recommended during pregnancy. It increases the chance of bleeding and is especially dangerous in a high-risk pregnancy.
actually, it can help some people in cases of recurring m/c. in *some* people they can have a mild undiagnosed clotting issue* which can increase your chances of m/c and the most common treatment is extra folic acid and simply taking a baby aspirin every day. its is caused by a mutation in the MTHFR gene. i was asking since i do not know if kara has had any testing to determine if there was an underlying issue in her m/c's. progesterone and baby aspirin are two of the most common treatments i have encountered among people who have had recurring losses.

*it is a genetic mutation that inhibits production of an enzyme which can result in an elevated level of an enzyme called homocysteine found in blood plasma. it increases the possibility of clot-related issues in pregnancy as well as stroke and high blood pressure in general.
 

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Originally Posted by kwren

actually, it can help some people in cases of recurring m/c. in *some* people they can have a mild undiagnosed clotting issue* which can increase your chances of m/c and the most common treatment is extra folic acid and simply taking a baby aspirin every day. its is caused by a mutation in the MTHFR gene. i was asking since i do not know if kara has had any testing to determine if there was an underlying issue in her m/c's. progesterone and baby aspirin are two of the most common treatments i have encountered among people who have had recurring losses.

*it is a genetic mutation that inhibits production of an enzyme which can result in an elevated level of an enzyme called homocysteine found in blood plasma. it increases the possibility of clot-related issues in pregnancy as well as stroke and high blood pressure in general.
It's definitely something that needs to be prescribed by a doctor, even though aspirin is an over-the-counter drug. It may help some people with that specific genetic mutation, but in the general population it has been linked to an increase in miscarriages.
 

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Originally Posted by GoldyCat

It's definitely something that needs to be prescribed by a doctor, even though aspirin is an over-the-counter drug. It may help some people with that specific genetic mutation, but in the general population it has been linked to an increase in miscarriages.
yes, i know. i'm sorry, i was asking the OP *assuming* that she had seen a dr about her pregnancy losses - and would be seeing one during this pregnancy as well.

i was in no way advocating the unprescribed usage of random drugs during pregnancy.

anyway OP - congratulations again and i hope this baby sticks!
 

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big time for a healthy pregnancy and delivery!!

Stay stress free and off your feet! Your caring for two now!!
 

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Many Congratulations to you and hubby!!


And sending lots of vibes your way for a happy and healthy pregnancy
 

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OMG Kara - how did I miss THIS??????
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is wonderful!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHOOOOO!!!!!

 
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