Intro and a Question

penad5 · May 2014

I guess it's time to intro over here because, as I've seen posted a few times over here, "Today I am Pregnant"! I haven't updated my siggy - I think i feel it will jinx it - but I had my first Beta Monday 11dp5dt and it was 578. Beta 2 was today but i probably won't get the results until tomorrow

Soo anyway my story is in my sig and i really hope I can hang out with you ladies for the next 8ish months

My question... is it normal to feel sad and lonely? I should be bouncing off the walls - and I am happy I finally got a BFP... but I just feel so very alone and close to tears most of the time. It doesn't help DH is away - but i'm just hoping this something I can blame on these pesky hormones

TIA

sunflowermama42212 · May 2014

congrats and welcome! DH and I had a moment of joy when we got a positive HPT but then it was just fear until our first ultrasound. I think it is perfectly normal to be guarded in the beginning. I'm not sure if your telling people or not but it can be normal to feel alone when you have such big changes going on and don't feel comfortable or have anyone to talk to about it. At least you have the bump to keep you company since we have all been there

jlr96 · May 2014

Hey! Welcome & CONGRATS!!! I wasn't really sad but I was scared, worried & anxious until my last RE appointment at 12 weeks. We go through so much to get to this point that it takes awhile to sink in & feel like it is really happening. And no, the hormones do not help! I'm sure you will feel better with time & you always have us to come to!

absolutelymaybe · May 2014

Welcome and congratulations!

To answer your questions, I think it's completely normal -- especially considering that your DH is away. There are a lot of uncertaintanties that come with pregnancy especially after dealing with IF. Truthfully, it took me a while to even get excited about my BFP because of all the "what if's." And then, with twins, I was constantly worried about one reabsorbing. I'm still scared, but it has gotten better with time.

All I can offer is try to live in the moment. Try to celebrate each small milestone. As you said, today you are pregnant!

xtina78 · May 2014

Congrats and welcome! A whole range of emotions is normal. It really took me to hitting "viability" to feel really excited. A history of IF brings all kinds of emotional complications and add to that hormones, morning sickness and who knows what you're going to get. Good luck to you!

formerwigirl · May 2014

Congrats and welcome. I felt the same way, I wasn't super excited at first. I still have a hard time believing this is happening, in fact had nightmares about miscarriage last night. I can't imagine how hard it must be not to have your DH there either. Good luck to you!

marnief · May 2014

Welcome and congrats! FX for a great doubling beta, and a happy & healthy and totally normal remaining 8 months.

Whatever you feel - it's normal. From all the IF treatment hormones + IF-related stress, to pregnancy hormones...we are basically cocktails of emotions. Hang in there and keep us posted, and vent as much as you need to, that's what we are here for

LSN8308 · May 2014

congrats and welcome! like pp have said, what you're feeling is totally normal. its the IF brain in us and for me i was more scared than sad but FX that feeling will pass quickly for u!

penad5 · May 2014

Thanks all - I feel better knowing its "normal" and that I have all of you who understand

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