Introduction

tiffmatt · July 2014

Hello all. First, I apologize I've not been lurking before posting. I enjoy responding to posts so I figured it is best to make my introduction now and dive in.

December 2011 I became pregnant for the first time, however just 10 short days later the rug was pulled out from under me and I faced my first miscarriage. The following month I found myself once again holding a positive pregnancy test, however my second beta showed a decreased number. Somehow we went three for three on getting pregnant on months we didn't use birth control and on Valentines Day of 2012 I found out I was pregnant for the third time. I guess third time was the charm for me because on October 21st I greeted my rainbow baby Torrey to the world.

Well apparently I am really good at getting pregnant. I am now 4 for 4. Our first month TTC our second child I now have very faint lines on more pregnancy tests than I would like to admit (its a bit of a compulsion, POAS). DH is naturally apprehensive and while he is excited he's not letting himself get too excited this early. Great at getting pregnant, not so great at staying pregnant. So while I am nervous, I know I will always be nervous. Whether I am 4 weeks pregnant or 40. I'll be nervous long after I see all my children go off to college.

The PgAL community was such a great source of comfort and community for me through my pregnancy with Torrey. I am not sure how active I will be able to be as I have a very active toddler to chase around but I am hoping to join in, provide support and perhaps get a little when I find myself needing it.

DH and I have decided to put off calling the Dr until late next week. He really doesn't want to have early betas and end up getting bad news. We've talked it over and came up with what we are both comfortable with. So for the next week I wait, all the while hoping this takes, and reminding myself "today I am pregnant, and I love my baby." Of course I'll probably still POAS daily to watch that faded pink line hopefully get darker each day. FX for sticky baby dust.

Samuelismomma · July 2014

Congrats! Glad you and H are on the same page. I know how you feel , I to get pregnant easily. First month ds everything great then after him 3 m/c unexplained. Your right though your pregnant today and love your baby:) wishing you lots of luck:)

haleyusf · July 2014

Welcome and congratulations! I've been in your shoes, too; 4 for 4 on first tries getting PG but 2 m/c's. I hope your stay here will be long and uneventful!

KJsbabe · July 2014

Welcome and congrats! I hope this is your second rainbow!

footprint · July 2014

Congrats and welcome! I am sorry about your losses. I have a son a little older than your daughter. I hope you have an uneventful nine months!

MrsHamon09 · July 2014

Welcome and congrats!

megbmeg · July 2014

Congrats! It's great that you and your husband are helping each other through this, and I hope the wait speeds by. Don't put too much stock in the pee sticks, though. Now you've for your BFP, you're good & the sticks can't tell you much more (though I totally get wanting to pee on all the sticks)