Hey ladies, I didn't see this posted for today and I saw that @marnief had her LO. I don't mind taking this over unless someone else would like to. Please let me know if I missed anyone.
This is a weekly check-in for members in their third trimester. You can
feel free to join at 28 weeks and we will bid you an excited farewell
when you greet your little ones! If you are new, please include your
EDD and team in your post.
Congratulations again @marnief and @Okitty on the arrival of your little ones! Hope mom and baby are all doing well!
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How far along are you?
Upcoming appointments?
Any updates to share?
How are you feeling?
QOTW: I want to keep this happy because I know everyone has been devastated by the loss of Robin Williams. I happen to be watching a baking show, so what is your favorite baked good? Either one you make or one you prefer to buy.
**Recent Grads** @Okitty 8/05 Team Green - Turned Team Blue @marnief 9/3 Girl
**August** @cachoque 8/03 Boy...Does anyone know what happened to her? I can't seem to find an update. @ThoseThreeWords 8/04 Team Green - Has little one arrived yet? @amd1982 8/14 Girl - I haven't seen an update on her as well. Anyone know anything? @Sk8terWoman 8/20 Boy - How did your ultrasound go? @Allison7 8/23 Girl - Congrats on being Strep B negative. You are almost there and LO will be here soon! @OutdoorGirl10 8/30 Boy - Congrats on being Strep B negative! That must be a nice relief. Were you able to get any more stuff done for LO?
**September** @xtina78 9/2 Twin Girls - Just a few more days!! You must be getting really excited! @GettinCrafty
9/3 Girl - Are you enjoying working from home? Did you get the results of your Strep B? @Lizarella82
9/6 Team Green @tigger99 9/7 Girl - Were you able to narrow down names? I know DH and I really struggled with this. Good luck!! @1983lindsey 9/10 Boy - Sounds like you had quite the scare. Glad everything was okay. @brittneyandadam 9/11 Girl @jenschultz85 9/22 Team Green
**October** @Hopeful1029
10/3 Boy - Yay for finding an OB!! Has the pelvic pain gotten any better? @mmhopeful 10/7 Twin Boys @Aurora1181 10/10 Team Purple @SpartanGirl24 10/10 Twin Boys - Yay for everything looking great. How are your NST's going? @CutieCruz327 10/23 Boy - How did your 3 hour GTT go? @iloveflipflops 10/27 Boy @arathiv 10/28 Boy- Welcome to 3rd Trimester. Did you enjoy your childbirth class?
Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. IUI #1 11/5/13-BFN. IUI #2 12/5/13-BFN. IUI #3-12/30/14. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. EDD 9/22/14. Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14.
So I hope everyone had a great week or as good as it could be. I've realized once you hit 3rd Trimester you can be as happy as you want but there are still aches and pains.
How far along are you? I am 34w 2 days
Upcoming appointments? I had my appointment today. I couldn't see my doctor and saw another doctor in the practice because mine was running behind. It was mentioned I am measuring a bit small but I am a smaller girl so I am not trying to think much of it. I go in next week for my growth ultrasound and I am going weekly for appointments now.
Any updates to share? We had our baby shower last weekend and I am soo overwhelmed/grateful. Now to just go to the stores and get a few more items so we can finally start on the nursery.
How are you feeling? I am feeling as good as I can be. Still dealing with awful heartburn and it does take me some time to get comfortable at night to sleep. It seems like all of this is completely normal though.
I hope you all have a great week! Congrats to those who welcomed their LO's!
Me 29 DH 30 Unexplained IF TTC since wedding May 2012. IUI #1 11/5/13-BFN. IUI #2 12/5/13-BFN. IUI #3-12/30/14. All three with Femara CD 3-7 and Ovidrel trigger. +HPT 1/13/14 First +ever!!! Beta #1 195 Beta #2 1/15-533. Ultrasound on 2/4 showed one bean. EDD 9/22/14. Team Green turned Team Blue-Baby Conner arrived on 9/19/14.
How far along are you? 37 + 2 with twin girls Upcoming appointments? Just one more NST before the big day - c/s is scheduled for Saturday 8/16. Holy crap. it hasn't really sunken in yet that we'll be meeting our daughters on Saturday (if not before - although I'm not having any signs of impending labor - cervix was closed at last check). I've been more focused on the logistics like prepping my parents to take care of our pets and the house etc. I've been having dreams about them though. Any updates to share? Babies were estimated at 6.14 and 6.4 on Monday but they said could be off a lb either way. I am really glad they are a good weight and hopeful that we will avoid NICU time. I was measuring 47 weeks at the OB on Monday. People gawk at me wherever I go b/c my bump is so large and torpedo-like. No one has said anything hurtful though. GBS was negative - not sure if it even matters since I'm having a c/s. How are you feeling?: I think pretty well, definitely a little more emotional than usual (very upset by Robin Williams' death - which would normally upset me of course, but maybe not as intensely). Physically OK, SPD pain has been under control with just a few flare-ups. Sleep continues to be a challenge but I am getting some in 1-2 hour spurts. It will be nice to eventually be able to bend over again and be more mobile.
Upcoming appointments? I just had one yesterday and I have another on Wednesday.
Any updates to share? I had no change in dilation or being effaced yesterday I know it is normal, but I am feeling very ready to meet our LO! As a precaution, the OB sent me for bloodwork today. I have quite a bit of itching, so he wants to be sure it isn't cholestasis. I am pretty certain it will be negative, so I am not worried.
How are you feeling? I feel...okay. I would like the itching to stop, but other than that everything is pretty much the same!
QOTW: I like a lot of baked goods...how can I pick? I love making no-knead bread and chocolate chip cookies and coconut cake with lemon curd filling and coconut macaroons and seven layer bars and so much more. I also really love buying dobish (chocolate cake with raspberry filling), moio's almond cake with cherry nut filling, and French macarons...of and chocolate croissants.
TTC Since January 2012
Me:37 DH:34 DX July 2013: Unexplained Infertility New DX Dec 2013: DOR
How far along are you? We are 27w5d. This is my first 3rd-tri check-in (waves)!! We are expecting through the generosity of a gestational carrier
Upcoming appointments? We are going to a pet/new baby class tomorrow night. Should be interesting...We have our next appointment for baseline for growth on the 28th.
Any updates to share? All the legal paperwork to ensure that our names will be on the birth certificate is complete!
How are you feeling? Impatient lol. Since I am not pregnant, we have nothing to do but twiddle our thumbs.
QOTW: I have to eat gluten free (Celiac's), but I love GF brownies. Pretty much anything chocolate that isn't poison to me, I'm all for!!
TTC #1 since 12/2010 DH: MFI, cancer survivor Me: Resected septate uterus, lap treated mild endo, tubes open, ovulate on own, autoimmune disease 3 Failed IUI's (2/2012, 4/2012, 6/2012)
IVF #1 August 2012. BFP! Beta #1 56.7 Beta #2 150 One baby, one heartbeat on 9/20/12! no h/b @7w6d. dandc @8w0d,
FET #1 December 2012, BFN
FET #2 February 2013, no embies survived thaw
IVF #2, BFP #2, Loss #2 March 2013, Scar tissue discovered, RPL testing,
IVF #3, BFP #3, Loss #3 (twins) September 2013
Hostile ute, moving onto Gestational Carrier!
GC/FET #1 of 1 5AA blast and 1 compacted blast, February 2014, BFP #4 on 3/1/2014!
6w u/s 1 bean with h/b of 145 bpm, 8w u/s 187 bpm
EDD 11/7/14. Please, please, please stick little one!
Can I join? Currently 28w 4d w/ a single. I attended the workshop today to fill out FMLA and associated paperwork. We have a birth prep class this week as well as a repeat u/s for a low lying placenta.
QOTW: Baked goods such as cheesecake, chocolate chip cookies, and red velvet cupcakes are yummy.
How far along are you? 32 weeks and 3 days Upcoming appointments? Just saw my OB yesterday. I go for 2nd NST tomorrow (Friday) night along with an amniotic fluid check. I see the GD nutritionist on Friday afternoon. Busy day for sure! Any updates to share? trying to remain calm....dr. found protein in urine and is concerned about pre-eclampsia. She is starting me on weekly checks now. I was biweekly until the end of August....so she said there was nothing else I could do but keep mobile and eating right. How are you feeling? My belly is heavy and it's hard to rest on my sides at night. Still up 6x nightly to use the bathroom. Have some swelling in my feet and ankles and hands. hanging tough as I go back to start the school year on August 25th in hopes of helping to select a long term sub for my class that will follow through with my planning that I've left.
QOTW: I want to keep this happy because I know everyone has been devastated by the loss of Robin Williams. I happen to be watching a baking show, so what is your favorite baked good? Either one you make or one you prefer to buy. I LOVE my apply pie and chocolate chip cookie recipes!
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Married August 2012 -- Me (40 yrs old) My husband (45 yrs. old)
RE referral from ObGYN in late Jan. 2013 -- Testing Confirms Unexplained IF
IUI #"s1 - 3 (Femara + IUI) April - June 2013 - all BFN
Decided to do IVF...Began stimming on September 10th! Egg Retrieval 9/20/13. 19 eggs: 6 to mature to freeze after 6 fertilized with ICSI
3 morula stage embryos transferred on 9/25/13.....Beta #1 on 10/4/13/ = 7.5 Beta #2 on 10/6/13 = negative
IVF#2 - Lupron plan (set to begin on 10/28/13) (Planning on thawing and fertilizing our 6 eggs with ICSI as well as all of the mature eggs they retrieve with this fresh cycle.)
Late October 2013 - ectopic pregnancy - methotrexate injection....benched 3 months
CD1 - 12/5/13...Lupron set to start on 12/26/13; CD1 - 1/2/14....Baseline 1/3/14....begin follistim tonight and continue with lupron. (Got my calendar today! IVF#2 is a go!)
ER = 1/14/14 (11 eggs....9 were mature. 9 fertilized. Of the 6 mature eggs we thawed, only 4 fertilized. At this time, we have 13 eggs fertilized and growing. Waiting for news about a 3-day or 5-day transfer.)
ET = 1/19/14 (5dt).....3 blastocysts transferred! (All nine embryos didn't make it to freeze. =( )
How far along are you? 29 weeks 2 days today
Upcoming appointments? just saw the doctor on Tuesday at exactly 29 weeks.everything looks good so far. Baby is weighing in at 3 lbs. next appointment is in 2 weeks.
Any updates to share? Childbirth class was great although it made me very nervous about labor. I also attended a breastfeeding class and another class called Happiest Baby on the block where they showed techniques to calm the baby.
How are you feeling? I have been feeling pretty good. Sleep is not great though and my leg cramps are getting worse. Congratulations @marnief on the arrival of your LO. Thank you, @jenschultz85 for taking over the 3rd trimester check-in.
QOTW - I do love most baked goods. I am diabetic so have to be super careful. Everything in moderation. I like Hershey's Perfect Chocolate Cake.
Me -34 DH - 37
Dx - me - hypothyroid , PCOS
IVF #1 2007 Fet#1 - BFN FET #2 - BFP m/c at 6 weeks (IVF in India)
IVF #2 2013 RMANJ - Nov 2013 Anatagonist Protocol - 33 eggs retrieved, 7 blastocysts frozen (freeze all cycle)
FET#3 February 9, 2014 - SET
1st Beta - 18th February - 338 BFP
2nd Beta - 20th February - 749
March 6th - u/s heartbeat 126 bpm
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How far along are you? 37w2d Upcoming appointments? So many! Chiropractor on Friday (a great addition to the 3rd tri, and so helpful with silly back pains!), OB on Monday and NST #3 on Wednesday. Any updates to share? Strep test was negative, and NST/fluid checks are going well. Got my TDAP vaccine, and DH got his TDAP and flu vaccines. Working from home from here on out was a super smart decision, and is helping me be more productive and feel more ready to step away from work for 12 weeks soon. How are you feeling? DH and I took a very short (verrrrrry slow) walk on Tuesday, during which I turned to DH and (with indigestion, increasing B/H contractions, back pain and a smile) said, "I think I'm finally feeling ready for her to arrive." Not even two weeks ago I was telling him she could stay put as long as she wants.
QOTW: Oh yeah...ALL THE BAKED GOODS! Blueberry muffins sound the best to me right this second, though.
Began TTC #1 in Sept. 2010. I was 33, DH was 36.. Dx with DOR and slight MFI (8/4/11).
IUI#1 June 2012 (Follistim/HCG trigger): BFN IUI#2 July 2012 (Follistim/HCG trigger): BFN IUI#3 August 2012 (Follistim/HCG trigger): CP (Beta #1: 4.61, Beta #2: 1.0) IUI#4 October 2012 (Follistim, ovulated before trigger, missed IUI, converted to TI): BFN Jan. 2013 New RE IVF #1 June 2013 MDL Protocol. Converted to IUI#4.1. (High E2 and 3+ mature follicles at first monitoring.) BFFN IVF #1.2 August 2013 Stop Lupron Protocol with Human Growth Hormone added. 17R, 14M, 9F (with ICSI), 2 embryos (decent quality - grade 2) transferred on day 3, 2 blasts made it to freeze. Beta 8/26. BFFN
FET #1 December 2013 Last try! Transferred 2 blasts -- graded 3AB and 4BB. Beta #1 (12/27/13) 530. Beta #2 (12/30/13) 1876. BFP! One bean. EDD 9/3/2014!
We welcomed the most beautiful baby girl into the world on September 11, 2014!
Congratulations @ThoseThreeWords on the arrival of your little boy. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
How far along are you? 39 week 1 day
Upcoming appointments? Just had my weekly appointment today. Cervix still just 1 cm dilated. During my check the OB really got up there to check and boy was it uncomfortable! We discussed induction dates, for August 27-30 range if he doesn't come before then. I'll have to check in the hospital the night before, given the suppository and see how things progress. I go in next Wed for a NST to make sure the baby is doing ok.
Any updates to share? Had an ultrasound last week since I was measuring small. Results came back that I was measuring 36 weeks, with a range of +- 2 weeks and baby was 6.9 lbs +- 1 lb. His body was proportional, OB didn't mention any concerns nor did the technician. All fluid levels look good, I'll probably just have a baby in the 6-7 lb range which is good with me since I'm only 5'2" and hope to have a vaginal delivery.
How are you feeling? I'm feeling very ready to have this baby. Swelling in my feet, and lower back pain. I'm doing more yoga positions at night as well as drinking coconut water so I don't get horrendous calf cramps. My husband is also great at massaging my lower back which helps tremendously with the lower back aches.
QOTW: My favorite baked good--so hard to choose! I love almond and chocolate croissants, and love to bake quick breads like banana and zucchni bread.
Upcoming appointments? Second NST of the week tomorrow morning, then appt. with MFM Monday and OB Tuesday
Any updates to share? Baby has grown! Last growth scan this past Monday showed s/he is now in 8th percentile- not great, but progress, and boy can I feel it! Glad to be uncomfortable though, and hoping s/he shows continued growth at next scan. We had talked about induction this week if the scan has shown little or no growth, so now we will be allowed to go to 38 weeks, which is GREAT news! Right now we're scheduled to go to the hospital on August 26th, but of course things could change between now and then so we're prepared for anything to happen. GBS negative, fluid is good, everything else is normal. Feeling very lucky and grateful to have such incredible friends, family, doctors and insurance.
How are you feeling? I am uncomfortable, but glad to be getting bigger. My hips hurt a lot at night while I'm trying (failing) to sleep despite my body pillow, wedge pillow and whatever else I can shove around my body and between my knees. Other than that I'm just tired but so, so very happy this baby gets to stick around a bit longer. Last of the showers was this past weekend (we had three small ones in different cities) and they were all so lovely- we now have just about everything we need with the exception of a few items I'll order from Amazon (yay Prime!).
QOTW:I miss baking! And baked goods. We did have some awesome sugar-free cupcakes at my last shower, and when baby is born I plan on loading up from the cupcake shop down the street. I think any cream-filled cupcake qualifies as my favorite.
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Me: 31, DOR-most recent AMH 0.28 and FSH 16.5
DH:34, no issues
9/13: DOR DX
Clomid w/IUI cycle #1& 2=BFN
Gonal-f w/ IUI cycle #3: 150 IU/day, IUI 12/16=BFP! Beta#1=175 on 12/30, beta#2=950 on 1/3, beta #3=9035 on 1/9; first U/S 1/17 showed one beautiful heartbeat @ 114, second U/S on 1/24 hr=156 and everything perfect!
@jenschultz85 thanks for taking over check in. Great job btw! I failed the 3 hour test. I have GD
How far along are you? - 30 weeks today
Upcoming appointments? - I have an appointment Tuesday check up.
Any updates to share? - I woke up yesterday to cramping in my lower left side. Went into Labor & delivery. Turns out they were contractions due to dehydration. They also confirmed gestational diabetes. Doc put me out til Monday. Need lots of rest & water. Other wise our boy is great!
How are you feeling? - today I am tired. The pharmacy screwed up yesterday so I had to wait to eat until I got my diabetic meter. Threw me really out of whack. I'm also impatiently waiting for diabetic teacher to call me so I can have a clue on my new diet.
Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism
DH: 35 - SA is good
Married since 2010 (together since 2006)
TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married).
No pregnancies yet.
May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle.
Hey Jen and everyone else! I'd like to join the check in if that's ok?
How far along are you? I'm 28w2d, edd is Nov 4th.
Upcoming appointments? Next appointment is in 2 weeks, then we start biweekly.
Any updates to share? I did my glucose test last week and my dr said they should have results Mon or Tues and no news is good news, so assuming that means I passed. But I'll call tomorrow to confirm, I've been traveling this week for work finally going home tonight!
How are you feeling? Tired and sore from traveling and sitting all day at the conference, looking forward to my own bed tonight. Otherwise good though!
TTC since Sept 2011, Unexplained IF Oct 12 - Jan 14: 3 clomid/TI cycles, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 1 BFP (MMC @ 12w), 2 more IUIs Feb 14: Gonal-f + IUI #5 = BFP! (EDD 11/4/14) Baby boy arrived 11/13/14!
@jenschultz85 thanks for taking over check in. Great job btw! I failed the 3 hour test. I have GD
How far along are you? - 30 weeks today
Upcoming appointments? - I have an appointment Tuesday check up.
Any updates to share? - I woke up yesterday to cramping in my lower left side. Went into Labor & delivery. Turns out they were contractions due to dehydration. They also confirmed gestational diabetes. Doc put me out til Monday. Need lots of rest & water. Other wise our boy is great!
How are you feeling? - today I am tired. The pharmacy screwed up yesterday so I had to wait to eat until I got my diabetic meter. Threw me really out of whack. I'm also impatiently waiting for diabetic teacher to call me so I can have a clue on my new diet.
I failed the one hour glucose test and am controlling the GD with diet. PM if you'd like. hang in there!
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Married August 2012 -- Me (40 yrs old) My husband (45 yrs. old)
RE referral from ObGYN in late Jan. 2013 -- Testing Confirms Unexplained IF
IUI #"s1 - 3 (Femara + IUI) April - June 2013 - all BFN
Decided to do IVF...Began stimming on September 10th! Egg Retrieval 9/20/13. 19 eggs: 6 to mature to freeze after 6 fertilized with ICSI
3 morula stage embryos transferred on 9/25/13.....Beta #1 on 10/4/13/ = 7.5 Beta #2 on 10/6/13 = negative
IVF#2 - Lupron plan (set to begin on 10/28/13) (Planning on thawing and fertilizing our 6 eggs with ICSI as well as all of the mature eggs they retrieve with this fresh cycle.)
Late October 2013 - ectopic pregnancy - methotrexate injection....benched 3 months
CD1 - 12/5/13...Lupron set to start on 12/26/13; CD1 - 1/2/14....Baseline 1/3/14....begin follistim tonight and continue with lupron. (Got my calendar today! IVF#2 is a go!)
ER = 1/14/14 (11 eggs....9 were mature. 9 fertilized. Of the 6 mature eggs we thawed, only 4 fertilized. At this time, we have 13 eggs fertilized and growing. Waiting for news about a 3-day or 5-day transfer.)
ET = 1/19/14 (5dt).....3 blastocysts transferred! (All nine embryos didn't make it to freeze. =( )
I will be 33 weeks tomorrow we have our 2 week OB appt next Wednesday. I saw a chiropractor for the first time last night.....it went well and I highly recommend it! Chiropractors are suppose to be great for pregnancy and delivery (just make sure they are Webster certified!) anyway, I started to go because my doc believes I have SPD (symphysis pubis disorder) and that is what is causing all of my pain. It all makes sense but it's pretty scary. I actually had to leave work after 3 hours on Tuesday because I could barely stand up....so, resting and taking it as easy as possible to not do further damage. QOTW: I am very much so in to baked goods right now.....I've never been a huge sweets person, and couldn't tolerate anything sweet the whole first tri, but lately I've wanted cookies and brownies and muffins (DD chocolate chip!) and cheesecake, etc!! This kid has given me a sweet tooth!!
Me:Hypothyroid DH: Type II diabetic. Together since 03/2007, Married 10/2011, D/C bc 10/2011. TTC: 11/2011. Charted BBT and CV along with OPK 10/2011-02/2012 Baseline labs 02/2012 WNL, SA 03/2012: botched sample by lab - destroyed hubby's confidence. 04/2012 Clomid 05/2012 Clomid 06/2012 Clomid 07/2012 Clomid and Ovidrel 08/2012 Ovidrel (I never knew that I was supposed to be monitored while on meds...I never was. I asked for u/s and other tests to see why we weren't getting pregnant, doc just kept giving me meds and telling me to go to his church for a "laying of hands") Stopped all monitoring/testing/temps, etc, Sex became a chore and we started to grow apart. At 12 mos I decided to look for another doc. 02/2013 consult with new doc....3 days later testing began...u/s, all good, HSG: all good, labs: all good, ovulating, etc. Started on Pregnitude. 04/2013 failed attempt for SA, 05/2013 failed attempt SA. 12/2013 SA: 3% morph, abnormal functionality. DH started Pycnogenol. RE consult 01/15/2014.
@jenschultz85 thanks for taking over check in. Great job btw! I failed the 3 hour test. I have GD
How far along are you? - 30 weeks today
Upcoming appointments? - I have an appointment Tuesday check up.
Any updates to share? - I woke up yesterday to cramping in my lower left side. Went into Labor & delivery. Turns out they were contractions due to dehydration. They also confirmed gestational diabetes. Doc put me out til Monday. Need lots of rest & water. Other wise our boy is great!
How are you feeling? - today I am tired. The pharmacy screwed up yesterday so I had to wait to eat until I got my diabetic meter. Threw me really out of whack. I'm also impatiently waiting for diabetic teacher to call me so I can have a clue on my new diet.
I failed the one hour glucose test and am controlling the GD with diet. PM if you'd like. hang in there!
thank you!!
Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism
DH: 35 - SA is good
Married since 2010 (together since 2006)
TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married).
No pregnancies yet.
May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle.
How far along are you? 32 weeks today Upcoming appointments? Weekly NSTs and biophysical profiles from here on out. Any updates to share? With our first NST, the nurse had a hard time getting both boys on monitors. One monitor kept switching from B to A. I also had one nice contraction and constant uterine irritation during the whole NST. So they made me do double the time and then get a cervical check to make sure everything checked out, which it did. We are also in deep with baby classes right now. Just trying to get as much info as possible! How are you feeling? Pretty good still. I'm trying to drink as much water as I can stomach to keep the contractions at bay.
QOTW: I want to keep this happy because I know everyone has been devastated by the loss of Robin Williams. I happen to be watching a baking show, so what is your favorite baked good? Either one you make or one you prefer to buy. Oh man, cheesecake, peanut butter cookies, and muffins of any kind. I looove baking!
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Me:29 DH:30
TTC since 10/11
HSG, BW, Ultrasound, SA, Genetic testing, Karyotype - all normal
@thosethreewords and @marnief - Congrats! @jenschultz85 - Have you tried Prilosec? I had the same thing and that's what my Dr recommended (he said he normally doesn't recommend a brand but that other moms have said that one worked the best, even over the generics for some reason). I've been taking it daily for a long time and it really helped me a lot.
How far along are you? 37w6d Upcoming appointments? not until next week again. They'll start the vaginal check next week to see if anything's happening. Any updates to share? He's still measuring fine, I haven't gained any weight in 3 weeks but it doesn't seem like they're worried...maybe LO is sucking up all the calories instead of me and he'll turn out to be huge! I hope not! How are you feeling? Just generally uncomfortable and still have a lot to do. I'm hoping the
LO hangs out in there until close to the due date so I can get some
things done around the house and at work! That's stressing me out.I have a couple things I need to get done but I can't because people keep asking me questions on the very things I'm trying to get done so that they don't have to ask me questions! QOTW: Wat is your favorite baked good? Hmm, I do love Cherry pie and Strawberry Rhubarb pie (store/restuarnt bought). And Banana Bread, but I have yet to try to make it at home.
Me:41 DH: 46 high count but poor motility & morphology TTC on and off since 2005
July 2012: Infertility tests started at OB/Gyn, HSG and HSN all clear Sept 2012: IUI #1 w/Clomid - BFN Oct 2012: IUI #2 w/Clomid - cancelled due to cyst Nov 2012: IUI #3 w/Clomid - BFN
Break to move and find new PCP, OB/Gyn & RE Sept 2013:first appt with RE Nov / Dec 2013: IVF #1 with ICSI split Dec 6: Retrieval, 4 retrieved, 2 mature, 1 fertilized Dec 11: Transferred 1 (Day 5) Dec 30: HCG Beta, 4980. BFP! 1 little bean!
@jenschultz85 - Can you please add me? Due Nov 6th with my little girl!
How far along are you? 28w1d Upcoming appointments? Sept 2, down to 3 week appts. Any updates to share? Nothing major, little girl is wiggly and measuring right on track. I had failed my one hour glucose but then passed the 2 hour with flying colors even though I'm on nasal steroids which raises levels - Dr. was very pleased. If we have a second baby I'm just going to do the 2 hour. How are you feeling?
A little hard to breathe at the moment but I've been extremely sick for 4 weeks (pneumonia-like symptoms: 2 inhalers, a course of antibiotics, and now the nasal steriods) and am finally starting to feel a little human again so I'm on top of the world. QOTW: What is your favorite baked
good? All of them?!? lol Chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cookies probably, but the last 2 weeks I've been craving lemon meringue pie and lemon danishes.
First comes Love Nov 11, 2003, Then Marriage: Aug. 23, 2006.
Baby??? TTC since May 2010. Started seeking additional medical
intervention (again) Summer 2013, finally appointment is booked! Formerly buttercupaug 06 -
and I was almost silver PAIF/SAIF/PGAL/PAL ALL WELCOME! Aug 16, 2013 - SA done - All good strong numbers Apr 3, 2014 - Consult with OBGYN to get my testing started. Mar 6, 2014 - Surprise BFP!!!! EDD Nov 9th. Consult with OBGYN changed to prenatal meet and greet! May 2, 2014 - NT scan perfect! Can't wait to find out what team we're on. June 11, 2014 - it's official, we're TEAM PINK!!! Welcome Piper Laine!! November 10, 2014
Hi everyone I'm 29 weeks 5 days this week.
Any updates to share: just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes after failing the one hour test big bummer there . Other then that I'm feeling fine slight aches and pains but I will gladly take them.
Next upcoming appt: Tuesday with the perinatal dr
Qotw:blueberry muffins or chocolate chip muffins
TTC since 2012
Dx : DOR
IUI #1 (Follistim switched over to Menopur injections) - BFN
Attempted IUI #2 (Menopur injections only cycle) better response on the Menopur then the Follistim combination treatment cycle however my cycle was still canceled due to my eggs not maturing and follicles not growing enough on a high dose of Menopur (Re said I could try a cycle of comid + ovidrel for an IUI) for my second IUI( praying this works for us)
Clomid + Ovidrel protocol worked still a BFN as a result
Attempted cycle Clomid + Ovidrel protocol for IUI # 3 (Unable to do this cycle due to a cyst)
Anyone else on here just find out they have gestational diabetes?
TTC since 2012
Dx : DOR
IUI #1 (Follistim switched over to Menopur injections) - BFN
Attempted IUI #2 (Menopur injections only cycle) better response on the Menopur then the Follistim combination treatment cycle however my cycle was still canceled due to my eggs not maturing and follicles not growing enough on a high dose of Menopur (Re said I could try a cycle of comid + ovidrel for an IUI) for my second IUI( praying this works for us)
Clomid + Ovidrel protocol worked still a BFN as a result
Attempted cycle Clomid + Ovidrel protocol for IUI # 3 (Unable to do this cycle due to a cyst)
Anyone else on here just find out they have gestational diabetes?
I've known for over 5 weeks and am a work in progress as I monitor it with diet alone for the time being. Don't beat yourself up about it. hang in there!
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Married August 2012 -- Me (40 yrs old) My husband (45 yrs. old)
RE referral from ObGYN in late Jan. 2013 -- Testing Confirms Unexplained IF
IUI #"s1 - 3 (Femara + IUI) April - June 2013 - all BFN
Decided to do IVF...Began stimming on September 10th! Egg Retrieval 9/20/13. 19 eggs: 6 to mature to freeze after 6 fertilized with ICSI
3 morula stage embryos transferred on 9/25/13.....Beta #1 on 10/4/13/ = 7.5 Beta #2 on 10/6/13 = negative
IVF#2 - Lupron plan (set to begin on 10/28/13) (Planning on thawing and fertilizing our 6 eggs with ICSI as well as all of the mature eggs they retrieve with this fresh cycle.)
Late October 2013 - ectopic pregnancy - methotrexate injection....benched 3 months
CD1 - 12/5/13...Lupron set to start on 12/26/13; CD1 - 1/2/14....Baseline 1/3/14....begin follistim tonight and continue with lupron. (Got my calendar today! IVF#2 is a go!)
ER = 1/14/14 (11 eggs....9 were mature. 9 fertilized. Of the 6 mature eggs we thawed, only 4 fertilized. At this time, we have 13 eggs fertilized and growing. Waiting for news about a 3-day or 5-day transfer.)
ET = 1/19/14 (5dt).....3 blastocysts transferred! (All nine embryos didn't make it to freeze. =( )
@iloveflipflops I just found out this week that I failed. I go for my diabetic class Tuesday morning. I keep testing but have no clue if my numbers are good or bad.
Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism
DH: 35 - SA is good
Married since 2010 (together since 2006)
TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married).
No pregnancies yet.
May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle.
I was told numbers need to be 70 - 90 fasting 1st thing in the morning and then between 90 and 120 2 hours after a meal. I test 4x a day.
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Married August 2012 -- Me (40 yrs old) My husband (45 yrs. old)
RE referral from ObGYN in late Jan. 2013 -- Testing Confirms Unexplained IF
IUI #"s1 - 3 (Femara + IUI) April - June 2013 - all BFN
Decided to do IVF...Began stimming on September 10th! Egg Retrieval 9/20/13. 19 eggs: 6 to mature to freeze after 6 fertilized with ICSI
3 morula stage embryos transferred on 9/25/13.....Beta #1 on 10/4/13/ = 7.5 Beta #2 on 10/6/13 = negative
IVF#2 - Lupron plan (set to begin on 10/28/13) (Planning on thawing and fertilizing our 6 eggs with ICSI as well as all of the mature eggs they retrieve with this fresh cycle.)
Late October 2013 - ectopic pregnancy - methotrexate injection....benched 3 months
CD1 - 12/5/13...Lupron set to start on 12/26/13; CD1 - 1/2/14....Baseline 1/3/14....begin follistim tonight and continue with lupron. (Got my calendar today! IVF#2 is a go!)
ER = 1/14/14 (11 eggs....9 were mature. 9 fertilized. Of the 6 mature eggs we thawed, only 4 fertilized. At this time, we have 13 eggs fertilized and growing. Waiting for news about a 3-day or 5-day transfer.)
ET = 1/19/14 (5dt).....3 blastocysts transferred! (All nine embryos didn't make it to freeze. =( )
Thank you. I've been in that range since starting the 14th, except after 2 dinners. I think I'm learning the code. We'll see Tuesday morning. Thanks again!
Me: 33 - PCOS & Hypothyroidism
DH: 35 - SA is good
Married since 2010 (together since 2006)
TTC since June 2009 (we knew we would have issues and wanted family right away after we got married).
No pregnancies yet.
May 2013 - started first round of Chlomid & ovidrel cycle.
Hello ladies! I'd love to join, better late than never. I'm 32w+2 with b/g twins. I'm getting weekly BPP and blood pressure mentoring, although that's been ok so far. I, too, have GD, controlling with diet so far, but it's still no fun. Everything has been going well except last month I had kidney stones! That was terrible but it's better now. Just the usual aches and pains and no sleeping, but I'll take it
First natural BFP June 2013
Ectopic July 2012 with fallopian tube and ovary removal
Re: 3rd Tri Check In 8/13/14
How far along are you? I am 34w 2 days
Upcoming appointments? I had my appointment today. I couldn't see my doctor and saw another doctor in the practice because mine was running behind. It was mentioned I am measuring a bit small but I am a smaller girl so I am not trying to think much of it. I go in next week for my growth ultrasound and I am going weekly for appointments now.
Any updates to share? We had our baby shower last weekend and I am soo overwhelmed/grateful. Now to just go to the stores and get a few more items so we can finally start on the nursery.
How are you feeling? I am feeling as good as I can be. Still dealing with awful heartburn and it does take me some time to get comfortable at night to sleep. It seems like all of this is completely normal though.
I hope you all have a great week! Congrats to those who welcomed their LO's!
Upcoming appointments? Just one more NST before the big day - c/s is scheduled for Saturday 8/16. Holy crap. it hasn't really sunken in yet that we'll be meeting our daughters on Saturday (if not before - although I'm not having any signs of impending labor - cervix was closed at last check). I've been more focused on the logistics like prepping my parents to take care of our pets and the house etc. I've been having dreams about them though.
Any updates to share? Babies were estimated at 6.14 and 6.4 on Monday but they said could be off a lb either way. I am really glad they are a good weight and hopeful that we will avoid NICU time. I was measuring 47 weeks at the OB on Monday. People gawk at me wherever I go b/c my bump is so large and torpedo-like. No one has said anything hurtful though. GBS was negative - not sure if it even matters since I'm having a c/s.
How are you feeling?: I think pretty well, definitely a little more emotional than usual (very upset by Robin Williams' death - which would normally upset me of course, but maybe not as intensely). Physically OK, SPD pain has been under control with just a few flare-ups. Sleep continues to be a challenge but I am getting some in 1-2 hour spurts. It will be nice to eventually be able to bend over again and be more mobile.
Upcoming appointments? I just had one yesterday and I have another on Wednesday.
Any updates to share? I had no change in dilation or being effaced yesterday I know it is normal, but I am feeling very ready to meet our LO! As a precaution, the OB sent me for bloodwork today. I have quite a bit of itching, so he wants to be sure it isn't cholestasis. I am pretty certain it will be negative, so I am not worried.
How are you feeling? I feel...okay. I would like the itching to stop, but other than that everything is pretty much the same!
QOTW: I like a lot of baked goods...how can I pick? I love making no-knead bread and chocolate chip cookies and coconut cake with lemon curd filling and coconut macaroons and seven layer bars and so much more. I also really love buying dobish (chocolate cake with raspberry filling), moio's almond cake with cherry nut filling, and French macarons...of and chocolate croissants.
4 rounds of clomid, 2 with IUI = BFN
Upcoming appointments? We are going to a pet/new baby class tomorrow night. Should be interesting...We have our next appointment for baseline for growth on the 28th.
Praying unceasingly for a miracle. ALL welcome!
QOTW: Baked goods such as cheesecake, chocolate chip cookies, and red velvet cupcakes are yummy.
Upcoming appointments? Just saw my OB yesterday. I go for 2nd NST tomorrow (Friday) night along with an amniotic fluid check. I see the GD nutritionist on Friday afternoon. Busy day for sure!
Any updates to share? trying to remain calm....dr. found protein in urine and is concerned about pre-eclampsia. She is starting me on weekly checks now. I was biweekly until the end of August....so she said there was nothing else I could do but keep mobile and eating right.
How are you feeling? My belly is heavy and it's hard to rest on my sides at night. Still up 6x nightly to use the bathroom. Have some swelling in my feet and ankles and hands. hanging tough as I go back to start the school year on August 25th in hopes of helping to select a long term sub for my class that will follow through with my planning that I've left.
QOTW: I want to keep this happy because I know everyone has been devastated by the loss of Robin Williams. I happen to be watching a baking show, so what is your favorite baked good? Either one you make or one you prefer to buy. I LOVE my apply pie and chocolate chip cookie recipes!
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Married August 2012 -- Me (40 yrs old) My husband (45 yrs. old)
RE referral from ObGYN in late Jan. 2013 -- Testing Confirms Unexplained IF
IUI #"s1 - 3 (Femara + IUI) April - June 2013 - all BFN
Decided to do IVF... Began stimming on September 10th! Egg Retrieval 9/20/13. 19 eggs: 6 to mature to freeze after 6 fertilized with ICSI
3 morula stage embryos transferred on 9/25/13.....Beta #1 on 10/4/13/ = 7.5 Beta #2 on 10/6/13 = negative
IVF#2 - Lupron plan (set to begin on 10/28/13) (Planning on thawing and fertilizing our 6 eggs with ICSI as well as all of the mature eggs they retrieve with this fresh cycle.)
Late October 2013 - ectopic pregnancy - methotrexate injection....benched 3 months
CD1 - 12/5/13...Lupron set to start on 12/26/13; CD1 - 1/2/14....Baseline 1/3/14....begin follistim tonight and continue with lupron. (Got my calendar today! IVF#2 is a go!)
ER = 1/14/14 (11 eggs....9 were mature. 9 fertilized. Of the 6 mature eggs we thawed, only 4 fertilized. At this time, we have 13 eggs fertilized and growing. Waiting for news about a 3-day or 5-day transfer.)
ET = 1/19/14 (5dt).....3 blastocysts transferred! (All nine embryos didn't make it to freeze. =( )
Beta #1 = 1/28/14 (2 weeks after ER) BFP! 209 (9dp5dt) EDD 10/7/14
Beta #2 - 1/30/14 (11 dp5dt) 302
Beta #3 - 2/3/14 (15 dp5dt) 1222
Ultrasound set for 2/17/14......TWINS! Twin A - HR 124 bpm; Twin B - HR 126 bpm
Final Ultrasound with RE 3/10/14 - Twin A - HR 176 bpm; Twin B - HR 177 bpm.
PAIF/SAIF Welcome!
Upcoming appointments? just saw the doctor on Tuesday at exactly 29 weeks. everything looks good so far. Baby is weighing in at 3 lbs. next appointment is in 2 weeks.
Any updates to share? Childbirth class was great although it made me very nervous about labor. I also attended a breastfeeding class and another class called Happiest Baby on the block where they showed techniques to calm the baby.
How are you feeling? I have been feeling pretty good. Sleep is not great though and my leg cramps are getting worse.
Congratulations @marnief on the arrival of your LO. Thank you, @jenschultz85 for taking over the 3rd trimester check-in.
QOTW - I do love most baked goods. I am diabetic so have to be super careful. Everything in moderation. I like Hershey's Perfect Chocolate Cake.
Upcoming appointments? So many! Chiropractor on Friday (a great addition to the 3rd tri, and so helpful with silly back pains!), OB on Monday and NST #3 on Wednesday.
Any updates to share? Strep test was negative, and NST/fluid checks are going well. Got my TDAP vaccine, and DH got his TDAP and flu vaccines. Working from home from here on out was a super smart decision, and is helping me be more productive and feel more ready to step away from work for 12 weeks soon.
How are you feeling? DH and I took a very short (verrrrrry slow) walk on Tuesday, during which I turned to DH and (with indigestion, increasing B/H contractions, back pain and a smile) said, "I think I'm finally feeling ready for her to arrive." Not even two weeks ago I was telling him she could stay put as long as she wants.
QOTW: Oh yeah...ALL THE BAKED GOODS! Blueberry muffins sound the best to me right this second, though.
Began TTC #1 in Sept. 2010. I was 33, DH was 36.. Dx with DOR and slight MFI (8/4/11).
Test results (after first RE visit 6/21/11): 7DPO b/w: Progesterone = 11.3; CD3 b/w: FSH = 10.1 mUnits/mL, E2= 52.0 pg/mL, AFC: 6; SIS Ultrasound: Uterus great, tubes clear! AMH: 0.3
IUI#1 June 2012 (Follistim/HCG trigger): BFN
IUI#2 July 2012 (Follistim/HCG trigger): BFN
IUI#3 August 2012 (Follistim/HCG trigger): CP (Beta #1: 4.61, Beta #2: 1.0)
IUI#4 October 2012 (Follistim, ovulated before trigger, missed IUI, converted to TI): BFN
Jan. 2013 New RE
IVF #1 June 2013 MDL Protocol. Converted to IUI#4.1. (High E2 and 3+ mature follicles at first monitoring.) BFFN
IVF #1.2 August 2013 Stop Lupron Protocol with Human Growth Hormone added. 17R, 14M, 9F (with ICSI), 2 embryos (decent quality - grade 2) transferred on day 3, 2 blasts made it to freeze. Beta 8/26. BFFN
FET #1 December 2013 Last try! Transferred 2 blasts -- graded 3AB and 4BB. Beta #1 (12/27/13) 530. Beta #2 (12/30/13) 1876. BFP! One bean. EDD 9/3/2014!
We welcomed the most beautiful baby girl into the world on September 11, 2014!
How far along are you? 39 week 1 day
Upcoming appointments?
Just had my weekly appointment today. Cervix still just 1 cm dilated. During my check the OB really got up there to check and boy was it uncomfortable! We discussed induction dates, for August 27-30 range if he doesn't come before then. I'll have to check in the hospital the night before, given the suppository and see how things progress. I go in next Wed for a NST to make sure the baby is doing ok.
Any updates to share? Had an ultrasound last week since I was measuring small. Results came back that I was measuring 36 weeks, with a range of +- 2 weeks and baby was 6.9 lbs +- 1 lb. His body was proportional, OB didn't mention any concerns nor did the technician. All fluid levels look good, I'll probably just have a baby in the 6-7 lb range which is good with me since I'm only 5'2" and hope to have a vaginal delivery.
How are you feeling? I'm feeling very ready to have this baby. Swelling in my feet, and lower back pain. I'm doing more yoga positions at night as well as drinking coconut water so I don't get horrendous calf cramps. My husband is also great at massaging my lower back which helps tremendously with the lower back aches.
QOTW: My favorite baked good--so hard to choose! I love almond and chocolate croissants, and love to bake quick breads like banana and zucchni bread.
Upcoming appointments? Second NST of the week tomorrow morning, then appt. with MFM Monday and OB Tuesday
How are you feeling? I am uncomfortable, but glad to be getting bigger. My hips hurt a lot at night while I'm trying (failing) to sleep despite my body pillow, wedge pillow and whatever else I can shove around my body and between my knees. Other than that I'm just tired but so, so very happy this baby gets to stick around a bit longer. Last of the showers was this past weekend (we had three small ones in different cities) and they were all so lovely- we now have just about everything we need with the exception of a few items I'll order from Amazon (yay Prime!).
QOTW: I miss baking! And baked goods. We did have some awesome sugar-free cupcakes at my last shower, and when baby is born I plan on loading up from the cupcake shop down the street. I think any cream-filled cupcake qualifies as my favorite.
How far along are you? - 30 weeks today
Upcoming appointments? - I have an appointment Tuesday check up.
Any updates to share? - I woke up yesterday to cramping in my lower left side. Went into Labor & delivery. Turns out they were contractions due to dehydration. They also confirmed gestational diabetes. Doc put me out til Monday. Need lots of rest & water. Other wise our boy is great!
How are you feeling? - today I am tired. The pharmacy screwed up yesterday so I had to wait to eat until I got my diabetic meter. Threw me really out of whack. I'm also impatiently waiting for diabetic teacher to call me so I can have a clue on my new diet.
How far along are you?
I'm 28w2d, edd is Nov 4th.
Upcoming appointments?
Next appointment is in 2 weeks, then we start biweekly.
Any updates to share?
I did my glucose test last week and my dr said they should have results Mon or Tues and no news is good news, so assuming that means I passed. But I'll call tomorrow to confirm, I've been traveling this week for work finally going home tonight!
How are you feeling?
Tired and sore from traveling and sitting all day at the conference, looking forward to my own bed tonight. Otherwise good though!
TTC since Sept 2011, Unexplained IF
Oct 12 - Jan 14: 3 clomid/TI cycles, 2 hysteroscopies, 2 IUIs, 1 BFP (MMC @ 12w), 2 more IUIs
Feb 14: Gonal-f + IUI #5 = BFP! (EDD 11/4/14)
Baby boy arrived 11/13/14!
************** Siggy Warning************
Married August 2012 -- Me (40 yrs old) My husband (45 yrs. old)
RE referral from ObGYN in late Jan. 2013 -- Testing Confirms Unexplained IF
IUI #"s1 - 3 (Femara + IUI) April - June 2013 - all BFN
Decided to do IVF... Began stimming on September 10th! Egg Retrieval 9/20/13. 19 eggs: 6 to mature to freeze after 6 fertilized with ICSI
3 morula stage embryos transferred on 9/25/13.....Beta #1 on 10/4/13/ = 7.5 Beta #2 on 10/6/13 = negative
IVF#2 - Lupron plan (set to begin on 10/28/13) (Planning on thawing and fertilizing our 6 eggs with ICSI as well as all of the mature eggs they retrieve with this fresh cycle.)
Late October 2013 - ectopic pregnancy - methotrexate injection....benched 3 months
CD1 - 12/5/13...Lupron set to start on 12/26/13; CD1 - 1/2/14....Baseline 1/3/14....begin follistim tonight and continue with lupron. (Got my calendar today! IVF#2 is a go!)
ER = 1/14/14 (11 eggs....9 were mature. 9 fertilized. Of the 6 mature eggs we thawed, only 4 fertilized. At this time, we have 13 eggs fertilized and growing. Waiting for news about a 3-day or 5-day transfer.)
ET = 1/19/14 (5dt).....3 blastocysts transferred! (All nine embryos didn't make it to freeze. =( )
Beta #1 = 1/28/14 (2 weeks after ER) BFP! 209 (9dp5dt) EDD 10/7/14
Beta #2 - 1/30/14 (11 dp5dt) 302
Beta #3 - 2/3/14 (15 dp5dt) 1222
Ultrasound set for 2/17/14......TWINS! Twin A - HR 124 bpm; Twin B - HR 126 bpm
Final Ultrasound with RE 3/10/14 - Twin A - HR 176 bpm; Twin B - HR 177 bpm.
PAIF/SAIF Welcome!
Me:Hypothyroid DH: Type II diabetic. Together since 03/2007, Married 10/2011, D/C bc 10/2011. TTC: 11/2011. Charted BBT and CV along with OPK 10/2011-02/2012 Baseline labs 02/2012 WNL, SA 03/2012: botched sample by lab - destroyed hubby's confidence. 04/2012 Clomid 05/2012 Clomid 06/2012 Clomid 07/2012 Clomid and Ovidrel 08/2012 Ovidrel (I never knew that I was supposed to be monitored while on meds...I never was. I asked for u/s and other tests to see why we weren't getting pregnant, doc just kept giving me meds and telling me to go to his church for a "laying of hands") Stopped all monitoring/testing/temps, etc, Sex became a chore and we started to grow apart. At 12 mos I decided to look for another doc. 02/2013 consult with new doc....3 days later testing began...u/s, all good, HSG: all good, labs: all good, ovulating, etc. Started on Pregnitude. 04/2013 failed attempt for SA, 05/2013 failed attempt SA. 12/2013 SA: 3% morph, abnormal functionality. DH started Pycnogenol. RE consult 01/15/2014.
ALL Welcome
Expecting one baby bean!! EDD: October 3, 2014
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Upcoming appointments? Weekly NSTs and biophysical profiles from here on out.
Any updates to share? With our first NST, the nurse had a hard time getting both boys on monitors. One monitor kept switching from B to A. I also had one nice contraction and constant uterine irritation during the whole NST. So they made me do double the time and then get a cervical check to make sure everything checked out, which it did. We are also in deep with baby classes right now. Just trying to get as much info as possible!
How are you feeling? Pretty good still. I'm trying to drink as much water as I can stomach to keep the contractions at bay.
QOTW: I want to keep this happy because I know everyone has been devastated by the loss of Robin Williams. I happen to be watching a baking show, so what is your favorite baked good? Either one you make or one you prefer to buy. Oh man, cheesecake, peanut butter cookies, and muffins of any kind. I looove baking!
@jenschultz85 - Have you tried Prilosec? I had the same thing and that's what my Dr recommended (he said he normally doesn't recommend a brand but that other moms have said that one worked the best, even over the generics for some reason). I've been taking it daily for a long time and it really helped me a lot.
How far along are you? 37w6d
Upcoming appointments? not until next week again. They'll start the vaginal check next week to see if anything's happening.
Any updates to share? He's still measuring fine, I haven't gained any weight in 3 weeks but it doesn't seem like they're worried...maybe LO is sucking up all the calories instead of me and he'll turn out to be huge! I hope not!
How are you feeling? Just generally uncomfortable and still have a lot to do. I'm hoping the LO hangs out in there until close to the due date so I can get some things done around the house and at work! That's stressing me out.I have a couple things I need to get done but I can't because people keep asking me questions on the very things I'm trying to get done so that they don't have to ask me questions!
QOTW: Wat is your favorite baked good? Hmm, I do love Cherry pie and Strawberry Rhubarb pie (store/restuarnt bought). And Banana Bread, but I have yet to try to make it at home.
TTC on and off since 2005
July 2012: Infertility tests started at OB/Gyn, HSG and HSN all clear
Sept 2012: IUI #1 w/Clomid - BFN
Oct 2012: IUI #2 w/Clomid - cancelled due to cyst
Nov 2012: IUI #3 w/Clomid - BFN
Sept 2013: first appt with RE
Nov / Dec 2013: IVF #1 with ICSI split
Dec 6: Retrieval, 4 retrieved, 2 mature, 1 fertilized
Dec 11: Transferred 1 (Day 5)
Dec 30: HCG Beta, 4980. BFP!
1 little bean!
How far along are you? 28w1d
Upcoming appointments? Sept 2, down to 3 week appts.
Any updates to share? Nothing major, little girl is wiggly and measuring right on track. I had failed my one hour glucose but then passed the 2 hour with flying colors even though I'm on nasal steroids which raises levels - Dr. was very pleased. If we have a second baby I'm just going to do the 2 hour.
How are you feeling? A little hard to breathe at the moment but I've been extremely sick for 4 weeks (pneumonia-like symptoms: 2 inhalers, a course of antibiotics, and now the nasal steriods) and am finally starting to feel a little human again so I'm on top of the world.
QOTW: What is your favorite baked good? All of them?!? lol Chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cookies probably, but the last 2 weeks I've been craving lemon meringue pie and lemon danishes.
Formerly buttercupaug 06 - and I was almost silver
PAIF/SAIF/PGAL/PAL ALL WELCOME!
Aug 16, 2013 - SA done - All good strong numbers
Apr 3, 2014 - Consult with OBGYN to get my testing started.
Mar 6, 2014 - Surprise BFP!!!! EDD Nov 9th. Consult with OBGYN changed to prenatal meet and greet!
May 2, 2014 - NT scan perfect! Can't wait to find out what team we're on.
June 11, 2014 - it's official, we're TEAM PINK!!!
Welcome Piper Laine!! November 10, 2014
Dx : DOR
IUI #1 (Follistim switched over to Menopur injections) - BFN
Attempted IUI #2 (Menopur injections only cycle) better response on the Menopur then the Follistim combination treatment cycle however my cycle was still canceled due to my eggs not maturing and follicles not growing enough on a high dose of Menopur (Re said I could try a cycle of comid + ovidrel for an IUI) for my second IUI( praying this works for us)
Clomid + Ovidrel protocol worked still a BFN as a result
Attempted cycle Clomid + Ovidrel protocol for IUI # 3 (Unable to do this cycle due to a cyst)
IUI # 3 Clomid+ Ovidrel protocol - BFP Beta #1 752 Beta #2 1536 Beta #3 3797
EDD 10/27/14
Our sweet baby boy arrived on 9/2/14 TTC # 2 Conceived without help- June 2015 July 2015- Miscarriage ( blighted ovum)March 2016 (ectopic pregnancy)
Dx : DOR
IUI #1 (Follistim switched over to Menopur injections) - BFN
Attempted IUI #2 (Menopur injections only cycle) better response on the Menopur then the Follistim combination treatment cycle however my cycle was still canceled due to my eggs not maturing and follicles not growing enough on a high dose of Menopur (Re said I could try a cycle of comid + ovidrel for an IUI) for my second IUI( praying this works for us)
Clomid + Ovidrel protocol worked still a BFN as a result
Attempted cycle Clomid + Ovidrel protocol for IUI # 3 (Unable to do this cycle due to a cyst)
IUI # 3 Clomid+ Ovidrel protocol - BFP Beta #1 752 Beta #2 1536 Beta #3 3797
EDD 10/27/14
Our sweet baby boy arrived on 9/2/14 TTC # 2 Conceived without help- June 2015 July 2015- Miscarriage ( blighted ovum)March 2016 (ectopic pregnancy)
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Married August 2012 -- Me (40 yrs old) My husband (45 yrs. old)
RE referral from ObGYN in late Jan. 2013 -- Testing Confirms Unexplained IF
IUI #"s1 - 3 (Femara + IUI) April - June 2013 - all BFN
Decided to do IVF... Began stimming on September 10th! Egg Retrieval 9/20/13. 19 eggs: 6 to mature to freeze after 6 fertilized with ICSI
3 morula stage embryos transferred on 9/25/13.....Beta #1 on 10/4/13/ = 7.5 Beta #2 on 10/6/13 = negative
IVF#2 - Lupron plan (set to begin on 10/28/13) (Planning on thawing and fertilizing our 6 eggs with ICSI as well as all of the mature eggs they retrieve with this fresh cycle.)
Late October 2013 - ectopic pregnancy - methotrexate injection....benched 3 months
CD1 - 12/5/13...Lupron set to start on 12/26/13; CD1 - 1/2/14....Baseline 1/3/14....begin follistim tonight and continue with lupron. (Got my calendar today! IVF#2 is a go!)
ER = 1/14/14 (11 eggs....9 were mature. 9 fertilized. Of the 6 mature eggs we thawed, only 4 fertilized. At this time, we have 13 eggs fertilized and growing. Waiting for news about a 3-day or 5-day transfer.)
ET = 1/19/14 (5dt).....3 blastocysts transferred! (All nine embryos didn't make it to freeze. =( )
Beta #1 = 1/28/14 (2 weeks after ER) BFP! 209 (9dp5dt) EDD 10/7/14
Beta #2 - 1/30/14 (11 dp5dt) 302
Beta #3 - 2/3/14 (15 dp5dt) 1222
Ultrasound set for 2/17/14......TWINS! Twin A - HR 124 bpm; Twin B - HR 126 bpm
Final Ultrasound with RE 3/10/14 - Twin A - HR 176 bpm; Twin B - HR 177 bpm.
PAIF/SAIF Welcome!
************** Siggy Warning************
Married August 2012 -- Me (40 yrs old) My husband (45 yrs. old)
RE referral from ObGYN in late Jan. 2013 -- Testing Confirms Unexplained IF
IUI #"s1 - 3 (Femara + IUI) April - June 2013 - all BFN
Decided to do IVF... Began stimming on September 10th! Egg Retrieval 9/20/13. 19 eggs: 6 to mature to freeze after 6 fertilized with ICSI
3 morula stage embryos transferred on 9/25/13.....Beta #1 on 10/4/13/ = 7.5 Beta #2 on 10/6/13 = negative
IVF#2 - Lupron plan (set to begin on 10/28/13) (Planning on thawing and fertilizing our 6 eggs with ICSI as well as all of the mature eggs they retrieve with this fresh cycle.)
Late October 2013 - ectopic pregnancy - methotrexate injection....benched 3 months
CD1 - 12/5/13...Lupron set to start on 12/26/13; CD1 - 1/2/14....Baseline 1/3/14....begin follistim tonight and continue with lupron. (Got my calendar today! IVF#2 is a go!)
ER = 1/14/14 (11 eggs....9 were mature. 9 fertilized. Of the 6 mature eggs we thawed, only 4 fertilized. At this time, we have 13 eggs fertilized and growing. Waiting for news about a 3-day or 5-day transfer.)
ET = 1/19/14 (5dt).....3 blastocysts transferred! (All nine embryos didn't make it to freeze. =( )
Beta #1 = 1/28/14 (2 weeks after ER) BFP! 209 (9dp5dt) EDD 10/7/14
Beta #2 - 1/30/14 (11 dp5dt) 302
Beta #3 - 2/3/14 (15 dp5dt) 1222
Ultrasound set for 2/17/14......TWINS! Twin A - HR 124 bpm; Twin B - HR 126 bpm
Final Ultrasound with RE 3/10/14 - Twin A - HR 176 bpm; Twin B - HR 177 bpm.
PAIF/SAIF Welcome!