Immaculate Conception!

gickygawky
gickygawky Member Posts: 478
edited 7. Aug 2011, 13:00 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi All,

Just a quick note to spread a bit of cheer. I haven't been on the AC for a few months and some of you may remember that I was having a few problems dealing with my AS and general 'lot in life'.

Well thankfully things have improved - most notably my inability to concieve. That's right, finally I can say I am pregnant!! Hooray!!

It's taken a looong, time lots of planning and 'lots of why isn't this happening' but hubby and I have managed to dumbfound the Dr's and overcome our infertility issues and couldn't be more thrilled!

Of course, me being me, it hasn't been smooth sailing to say the least and my AS has kicked of in a horrible way but at least there is some sort of reason to it whereas usually there is no explanation for why it flares up when it does. Somehow this seems easier to deal with.

If anyone has a great name for a babe that they are happy to share I would love to here it! :)


Arna x

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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Arna, many congratulations on your pregnancy :!: :grin: That really is wonderful news and it's made my day :grin: Having battled with infertility problems myself years ago, I know exactly how it feels, so I'm always thrilled when I hear of a pregnancy like yours. Luckily, in my case, we were able to adopt our beautiful twins when they were tiny babies ( the best thing we ever did :grin: )

    Good luck to you for your pregnancy, and I hope that you will keep as well as possible.

    Joan :grin:
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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congratualations Arna,
    What fantastic news :lol::lol: I suppose you can put up with pain if you know the reason why.

    Love
    Hileena
  • keldi
    keldi Member Posts: 53
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Many congratulations Arna. I can only imagine what you have been through to get to this point and the joy you are feeling right now. I hope everything goes well for you. Keep us up to date with you progress.

    Love
    Diane
  • janie68
    janie68 Member Posts: 1,186
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Arna

    That is fantastic new! Congratulations to you both!

    As you say the AS may have kicked back but you can put up with anything now, please rest as much as you can, yes easier said than done I know

    Take care of you and babe, and we want a running commentary of the pregnancy now, when are you due?

    Janie xx
  • Ankyspond
    Ankyspond Member Posts: 626
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,

    Already said congrats on my post earlier but just realised how much more special you becoming pregnant is after reading your post. Lovely news and nice to hear it for a change.

    When baby due? What kind of names old fashioned or more modern?

    X :smile: x
    AS Sufferer
    Live, love and enjoy life, live each day as though it's your last!
  • liesa
    liesa Member Posts: 821
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    lovely news Congratulations xxxxxxx
    love and hugs
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  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    A massive congratulations to both you and your hubby. You've obviously had so much of a struggle so it's so nice to hear of the pregnancy. Please keep us informed of your progress.

    How far gone are you? if you don't mind me asking.


    Karen xx
    Karen xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am so pleased for you both, Arna.You have an exciting time ahead of you both. Thank you for sharing your wonderful news. Another forum baby then?

    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • jillyb1
    jillyb1 Member Posts: 1,725
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Fantastic news , Arna , this has put a big happy smile on my face which will last all day . Maybe name your wonder baby Miracle or Joy ; only joking as both sound a bit naff . I bet you will both find a name you love . Jillyb
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congratulations Arna.We will be looking forward to hearing all your news. So sorry you are in so much pain but the result will definately be worth it.

    You will have to buy a book of names! Are you looking for something unusual?
    Jilly I think your choice of names are lovely. I have a friend who named her little girl Hope and another Faith. No Arthurs though!


    Elizabeth x
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    CONGRATULATIONS!!! What great news for you! All good wishes for the future of all of you! Love Sue xxxx :grin:
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Massive, huge, enormous CONGRATULATIONS!

    Lovely news! You and your hubby must be delighted. I love hearing happy news like this, makes me go warm and fuzzy inside.

    Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy. Keep us updated please and fingers crossed that this flare eases up really soon.

    As for names, I'm a fan of all the ones that seem really popular; Ruby, Isabella, Jack, Dylan etc. There are lots of gorgeous names to choose from.

    Take care,
    love Sophie x
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What wonderful news! I'm so pleased and happy for you and your hubby :smile: xxx
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I couldn`t let this go without coming on to offer my congratulations Arna, darling.

    I am so thrilled for you, and know you will be the best Mum ever!!

    Well done, and all the happiness in the world to you both......and Bump.

    Much love......Ange.x.
  • minky67
    minky67 Member Posts: 2,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Arna, what wonderful news :grin: CONGRATULATIONS
    Now rest & enjoy the bump :wink:
    I'll have to get my thinking cap on for names.
    luv debs
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Arna,

    Oh flower CONGRATULATIONS to you both :grin::grin::grin::grin:

    Sorry the AS has kicked off flower but maybe it will go into remission for a bit cus that would make it easier for you.

    Names... the employers said I am useless.... side glances from both Something and Thingummy so best not ask me :lol:

    Tis good to see you girl and even better to hear your news about the little one. Please as others have said give us up dates and keep in touch. Love, big smile and a ((( ))) Cris xx
  • sugarbuttie
    sugarbuttie Member Posts: 225
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I LOVE hearing good news like this - especially when people have been waiting so long.

    Good for you xxxx
  • gickygawky
    gickygawky Member Posts: 478
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Goodness me! What a wonderful lot you are! Thank you all so very much for your warm wishes and support - it means a lot x

    I am really happy because I am almost 17 weeks now and I officially have a nice little bump to parade around! It seems more real when you can see what is actually going on!

    It will be interesting to see whether we have a boy or a girl. I think it will a girl and Barney is convinced it's a boy - mainly because there hasn't been a girl born in his family for 128 years! I would love to buck the system and surprise everyone!

    Although the AS has reared it's ugly head it had to be expected. Apparently with AS patients 1/3 of women feel the same during pregnancy, 1/3 feel better and a third get worse. Although I am worse for wear I have been very fortunate and so far have had great treatment by my Rheumy department, GP surgery and Obs consultant. Long may it last.

    I will pop on here a bit more often and keep all you clucky hens updated - hopefully there won't be much updating to do and it will all go as smoothly as could be hoped.

    Arna xx
  • caterina57
    caterina57 Member Posts: 1,424
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congratulations!!!!
    I am happy to hear your news and soon you will be ready for a scan and the first photo of your baby, Are you going to ask for the sex of the baby or are you going to wait for the surprise.
    Sadly I have never had children but always said if I had a little girl I would call her Elouise after watching a training film about a baby who needed to be adopted. My friend had her first child after fertility problems at 42yrs and they called her Neveah (pronounced ne-vay-a)it is Heaven spelt backwards as they believe she is Heaven sent.
    Cath
  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congratulations!

    Magenta x
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Arna :grin:

    So thrilled to see this news, after your last very touching and moving thread some time ago. I guess you stopped throwing things at hubby in your despair at the health issues then!! :grin:

    Please do let us know how you get on and be very proud of your bump. Good to know your medical team are all supporting you so well, I hope the AS backs off a little and you can both enjoy this good news and start bonding with bump yet to be named. I really am so pleased to see this.
    love to the three of you. (((( )))
    Chris
  • princess935
    princess935 Member Posts: 90
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    aw my eye just filled up reading your post, its wonderful, its the best feeling ever.

    It happened with me, trying and trying and then out the blue it happened and i think its makes it even more special.

    xx
  • flutterbye
    flutterbye Member Posts: 22
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congratulations.....that is wonderful news!
    I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy and a happy, healthy baby.
    LOL Eileen

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