I got my beta results...and....I'm pregnant! I'm 14dp5dt with a level of 2,265!
I told my husband by putting a sign around our dog's neck that said "you're going to be a dad!" then called him into the room. He had such a sweet reaction. He was shaking when he hugged me
Thank you all so much for the support over these last few crazy weeks! You ladies are incredible.
@Knottie24173360 duh! Makes total sense! Very very helpful, thanks!!
@LCK0830 baaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh! So giddy for you right now! So happy to see such great numbers! Yeah yeah yeah! Congratulations momma!! Soak in the joy. Praying for a H&H 9 months for you and you LO!
Baby AA has decided to take a nap while Baby BB was contemplating the universe. His/her hand under the chin is priceless. Heart beats strong at 154 and 145
So the doctors are trying really hard to get me to take the flu shot now that I am pregnant. I have never taken it and I have never had the flu. What are you girls thoughts on the matter??
***Pregnancy Mentioned***
1st IVF and Only....
Me:30 DH:29 3/4 ( littles will be a great 30th prez)
PCO w/o symptoms/DH crooked swimmers
Lupron CD21 Aug 18
AF Aug 25
Stim Aug 28-follistim started at 150u
E2 Aug 31- 345- dropped dosage 100u
US/BW Sept 1- 16 eggies E2 695-dropped dosage 75u
BW Sept 2 E2 791 bounced up to 91.6u
BW/US Sept 3 E2 1095 dropped back to 83u 20+ eggies 12mm-14mm range
BW/US Sept 4 E2 2050 same dose @83u 20+ eggies 14mm- 16mm range
EGG Retrieval Day sept 8th 24 eggs 12 embies
EMBRYO Transfer Day 6 Embies
2 embies 8c grade 1 and 2 transfered with Assited Hatching due to Zona Factor
@LCK0830 yayyyy!!! congratulations!!!! And holy high #s! Call me crazy bc I'm not at that stage yet, but your numbers were so high I needed to look at a beta chart--turns out, you're off the chart for day 14 singleton!!! TWINS?!? How many did you transfer??
@Joyzie77 don't count yourself out yet!!! HPT sometimes don't register! When is your beta? One girl got a postive BETA with a LOW # of 27. It did show when she POAS but did show in her blood!! Hang in there! Thinking of you!!!
Me 30 || DH 36 Unexplained Infertility- Postive for MTHFR Gene Mutation
Natural cycles with 1 miscarriage -3 IUI's w/ Clomid= BFN -IVF #1-Follistim and Menopur= BFN ***11 Eggs, 10 mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 1 (day 5) 2 made it to freeze -FET #1- Transferred 2, day 5 embryos =BFN -IVF #2- Follistim and Menopur = BFN ***11 retrieved, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, transferred 2 (day 3), 4 made it to freeze (Follistim and Menopur) = BFN -FET #2- Transferred 2, day 3 embryos = BFN **Changed doctor** -IUI #4- natural cycle = BFN -IUI #5- Follistim (5 eggs) BFP- lead to Miscarriage -Laproscopic Surgery for Endometriosis, Polyp removal and Cyst removal. -IVF #3- Menopur, Follistim, Lupron, Ganirellex- BFP lead to Eptopic Pregnancy ***11 Eggs retrieved, 10 Mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 3 embryos (day 3), 0 made it to freeze -Lapropscopic surgery- Removal of Fallopian Tube -IVF #4- Estrogen Priming with Vivelle dot, Menopur, Follistim, Ganirellex- BFP ***15 Eggs retreived, 11 mature, 11 fertilized, 2 embryos transferred (day 3), 2 made it to freeze Found out I was positive for MTHFR Gene Mutation during TWW of IVF #4
This is where I am at, just for reference. I'm very on the fence on the flu shot. When my sister was about 9 she was given the flu shot while immuno compromised and got really sick (hospitalized for several months). It always made me very wary and most seasons I do not get it (have had it once in my life while working at a hospital).
However, I've been researching and for us pg ladies it seems like the risk of flu complications are statistically much higher than the shot, even with the lower end chances of the vaccine capturing and protecting against whatever the dominant flu strain might be. Right now I am leaning on getting it, but am not sure of the timing--am going to discuss on Thursday at my us. DH made sure to get it so at least half our house is protected and I am increasing my hand washing with plain soap exponentially, but avoiding heavy duty sanitizers so I'm not wiping out everything. This is my personal approach, I think everyone needs to weigh the risks with their loved one and dr and find a unique solution.
@LCK0830 aaaaaaaahhhh yay!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!! Another beta later this week?! @HBamama2B I will take the flu shot if my doc says it is okay.... Really no bueno to get sick while preggo! @Knottie24173360 omg LOVE those pics!!!!
@LCK0830 this so soo awesome! Congrats!!! Twins? @Knottie24173360 this is so cute! How many weeks? Whens the next one?
Had my 3rd beta today and it went from 300 (11dp5dt) to 1876 (15dp5dt). I still cant believe it. I am hoping for a healtgy pregnancy and that 3 months will go over fast...! Of course- now it worked but other worries come up i guess thats what happens if you wait and try longer than women without infertifikty
Thank you all! My DH and I are so happy I can't even put it into words!
We transferred one blast but maybe it split? I don't know but I'm excited to find out!
After the shock of hearing the words "you're pregnant" started to wear off (it hasn't worn off completely. I'm still so surprised.) I started researching HCG levels and realized how high mine is. Of course now I'm worried about molar pregnancy but I know that's rare. My nurse said HCG levels vary so much from woman to woman. They were hoping to see anything over 100 since I tested late.
I had a lot of menstrual cramping 2-6dpt. I'm wondering if my little guy/girl implanted early. I haven't had any symptoms since last week which is what made me nervous going into my beta.
My follow-up appointment is on Wednesday then again on Friday!
@LCK0830 I don't think that's out of the norm for a singleton at 14dp5dt. Mine should have been >1800 14dp5dt. I didn't think twins or molar, just very healthy LO. It's definitely strong numbers though!
For 5 day transfers, implantation should happen within 1-3 days. My #s are similar to @LCK0830 and definitely can go either way with singleton/twins. More importantly as @HBamama2B says it is an indicator of a strong pregnancy pending how the #s double! @Christiniv a doubling time of 36 hours is awesome!!!
Congrats @LCK0830! I'm so happy for you! Those are great numbers! My first ultrasound isn't until 7 weeks! I'm 5 weeks 1 day and that seems so far away! My beta at 13dp5dt was only 800, but I think it's more the doubling time they are concerned about. So as long as your numbers are increasing by at least 60% every 48 hours or so that is a good sign:) I have to wait until Friday for my 3rd blood test so I'll be 20dp5dt. I'm hoping for a nice high number too!:)
Hey gals! I've missed so much since I went off the grid. Truth be told I was lurking, but only on my phone-- and for some reason I couldn't even "love it" So much to celebrate!
So excited about all the great news @Mclorn, @HBamama2B, @athompson0308, @runmeg91, @christiniv, @LCK0830, @Colleen0516 and@ShayLatrice!! From big congratulations to happy graduations!! I am simply thrilled for this group! I definitely think an IVF mamas is a good idea. I feel like I wondered over to a pregnancy board sometime in the course of my cycle and my ears were steaming after only a few posts.
Quick update: While my dr. and nurses continue to say things are great (after yesterday's beta 923.3) and while I am still pregnant, I still feel like I'm on the bubble. My numbers are still low. I'm going in for a fourth beta tomorrow am(17dp5dt) because I haven't made it to their 1500 threshold yet. Numbers are doubling every 37-38 hours, but definitely on the low side of the wide, wide range that is HCG levels. Of course I've been all over the internet for success stories and found some, but also found more things to think about (blighted ovum). I still don't have many(any) pregnancy symptoms yet--slightly veiny boobs, but they seem to go in and out, so I am still guarded about getting too excited for DH and I.
Tomorrow I hope to finally make it above 1500, then an u/s will be scheduled 9-10 days later and we can check everything out a little more. Trying to remain optimistic, giving it up to Him.
@jav5y2 I'm glad you checked in! I've been thinking about you. That's a good doubling timeframe but I understand your fear with being on the lower end. I'm h&p your beta tomorrow is above the 1500 mark!
Thanks @HBamama2B -- I never thought the dreaded 2ww would turn into something more like the 5ww. I sure hope this is just paranoia (another something I never thought I'd say before IVF)!
@jav5y2 at 14 days after my day 6 transfer i was only 143.1 16 days after i was 352.4 22 days after was 6,538 I was low (but still normal) too. Dont worry about it as long as your #s are going up. I worried too because most of the women on here had very high #s.
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned*** ME: 34/DH: 33 TTC (On & Off) Since 2008 Diagnosed DOR August 2013 2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC 10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks 7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining 08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13 ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal. 10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd! 12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
I think we will all continue to be cautiously optimistic..... I understand your concerns @jav5y2 but @athompson0803 is a great success story for you! I have been thinking about you and glad you are progressing, even if a bit slow!! Best of luck to everyone with betas and u/s this week. Still a long road but wow we have come a long way!!! :-*
@mclorn If you're nauseous while eating, I've read that it's best not to drink any liquid. Drink about 30 minutes before and then 30 minutes after and only in small dosages. My nurse seemed worried that I'll have bad morning sickness because of my high HCG. If you find anything else out please let me know!
@jav5y2 I hear you! I thought that once I got my BFP my worries would subside but now I have a whole new batch of things to think about. It feels never ending. My nurse told me it's more important that your HCG number doubles (or comes close to doubling) rather than the number itself. I completely understand your concern but it sounds like your nurse is happy with your progress. It's tough because we're so used to disappointment but I really think this is your time!
I've gotten the flu shot once in my life in my mid 20s and that was the only year I actually got the FLU. I was really sick and had to be hospitalized for 2 days when I got it. Since then I've never gotten a flu shot again. My nurse keep encouraging me to get one but I pass every time they suggest it for personal reasons.
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned*** ME: 34/DH: 33 TTC (On & Off) Since 2008 Diagnosed DOR August 2013 2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC 10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks 7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining 08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13 ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal. 10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd! 12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
@jav5y2 Good to see you're doing well! The range is numbers definitely wide so stay positive!
@athompson0308 congrats on "graduating"! Glad your little bean is doing well
Beta scheduled for tomorrow morning, I'm so nervous! I've been symptom stalking like crazy! I haven't really had any symptoms- some cramping the first couple of days of ET, but that's about it. Boobs maybe a bit fuller, or maybe I've just been getting fatter? I'm glad to see that a lot of you didn't have many symptoms so hopefully I might get some good news tomorrow
***pregnancy mentioned***
Me: 27/ DH: 29
Dx: obstructive azoospermia
IVF#1: October 2015
10/7/2015: ER 11 retrieved, 8 mature, 7 fertilized w/ ICSI
10/12/2015: Transferred 5AA and 4AA blasts, froze one 4AA and 4BB
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned*** ME: 34/DH: 33 TTC (On & Off) Since 2008 Diagnosed DOR August 2013 2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC 10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks 7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining 08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13 ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal. 10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd! 12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
Re: September / October IVF
I told my husband by putting a sign around our dog's neck that said "you're going to be a dad!" then called him into the room. He had such a sweet reaction. He was shaking when he hugged me
Thank you all so much for the support over these last few crazy weeks! You ladies are incredible.
@LCK0830 baaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh! So giddy for you right now! So happy to see such great numbers! Yeah yeah yeah! Congratulations momma!! Soak in the joy. Praying for a H&H 9 months for you and you LO!
Love love love your pic!!
@Joyzie77 don't count yourself out yet!!! HPT sometimes don't register! When is your beta? One girl got a postive BETA with a LOW # of 27. It did show when she POAS but did show in her blood!!
Hang in there! Thinking of you!!!
Unexplained Infertility- Postive for MTHFR Gene Mutation
Natural cycles with 1 miscarriage
-3 IUI's w/ Clomid= BFN
-IVF #1-Follistim and Menopur= BFN
***11 Eggs, 10 mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 1 (day 5) 2 made it to freeze
-FET #1- Transferred 2, day 5 embryos =BFN
-IVF #2- Follistim and Menopur = BFN
***11 retrieved, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, transferred 2 (day 3), 4 made it to freeze (Follistim and Menopur) = BFN
-FET #2- Transferred 2, day 3 embryos = BFN
**Changed doctor**
-IUI #4- natural cycle = BFN
-IUI #5- Follistim (5 eggs) BFP- lead to Miscarriage
-Laproscopic Surgery for Endometriosis, Polyp removal and Cyst removal.
-IVF #3- Menopur, Follistim, Lupron, Ganirellex- BFP lead to Eptopic Pregnancy
***11 Eggs retrieved, 10 Mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 3 embryos (day 3), 0 made it to freeze
-Lapropscopic surgery- Removal of Fallopian Tube
-IVF #4- Estrogen Priming with Vivelle dot, Menopur, Follistim, Ganirellex- BFP
***15 Eggs retreived, 11 mature, 11 fertilized, 2 embryos transferred (day 3), 2 made it to freeze
Found out I was positive for MTHFR Gene Mutation during TWW of IVF #4
However, I've been researching and for us pg ladies it seems like the risk of flu complications are statistically much higher than the shot, even with the lower end chances of the vaccine capturing and protecting against whatever the dominant flu strain might be. Right now I am leaning on getting it, but am not sure of the timing--am going to discuss on Thursday at my us. DH made sure to get it so at least half our house is protected and I am increasing my hand washing with plain soap exponentially, but avoiding heavy duty sanitizers so I'm not wiping out everything. This is my personal approach, I think everyone needs to weigh the risks with their loved one and dr and find a unique solution.
@HBamama2B I will take the flu shot if my doc says it is okay.... Really no bueno to get sick while preggo!
@Knottie24173360 omg LOVE those pics!!!!
@Knottie24173360 this is so cute! How many weeks? Whens the next one?
Had my 3rd beta today and it went from 300 (11dp5dt) to 1876 (15dp5dt). I still cant believe it. I am hoping for a healtgy pregnancy and that 3 months will go over fast...! Of course- now it worked but other worries come up
We transferred one blast but maybe it split? I don't know but I'm excited to find out!
After the shock of hearing the words "you're pregnant" started to wear off (it hasn't worn off completely. I'm still so surprised.) I started researching HCG levels and realized how high mine is. Of course now I'm worried about molar pregnancy but I know that's rare. My nurse said HCG levels vary so much from woman to woman. They were hoping to see anything over 100 since I tested late.
I had a lot of menstrual cramping 2-6dpt. I'm wondering if my little guy/girl implanted early. I haven't had any symptoms since last week which is what made me nervous going into my beta.
My follow-up appointment is on Wednesday then again on Friday!
16 days after i was 352.4
22 days after was 6,538
I was low (but still normal) too. Dont worry about it as long as your #s are going up. I worried too because most of the women on here had very high #s.
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned***
ME: 34/DH: 33
TTC (On & Off) Since 2008
Diagnosed DOR August 2013
2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC
10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks
7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining
08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13
ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal.
10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd!
12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
12/21/15 ~ 13dp5dfet Beta 755! I'M PREGNANT!!!/ 12/23/15 ~15dp5dfet Beta 1539!
01/05/16 ~ 1st Ultrasound - 2 little beans and 2 Heartbeats (120 & 125 bpm)
My Fur Baby: Diva Celeste McClendon
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned***
ME: 34/DH: 33
TTC (On & Off) Since 2008
Diagnosed DOR August 2013
2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC
10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks
7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining
08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13
ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal.
10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd!
12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
12/21/15 ~ 13dp5dfet Beta 755! I'M PREGNANT!!!/ 12/23/15 ~15dp5dfet Beta 1539!
01/05/16 ~ 1st Ultrasound - 2 little beans and 2 Heartbeats (120 & 125 bpm)
My Fur Baby: Diva Celeste McClendon
*** Pregnancy & Miscarriage Mentioned***
ME: 34/DH: 33
TTC (On & Off) Since 2008
Diagnosed DOR August 2013
2009-2013 6 Clomid Rounds which resulted in 3 Cysts/Had to take some time off from TTC
10/2014 ~ BFP (Natural Pregnancy) after 3 months Acupuncture/Miscarriage at 10 wks
7/2015 ~ Med Protocol#1: Failed Cycle/Only 1 Egg/Unable to convert to IUI because thin uterus lining
08/2015 ~ Med Protocol #2: Started stims 09/13
ER 10/9 with 6 Eggs Retrieved/3 SNOWFLAKES!!
10/22/15 ~ AF Showed up, waiting for Fibroid removal.
10/28/15 ~ Saline Ultrasound - Fibroids were gone. FET scheduled for December 3rd!
12/08/15 ~ FET of one hatching Embaby
12/21/15 ~ 13dp5dfet Beta 755! I'M PREGNANT!!!/ 12/23/15 ~15dp5dfet Beta 1539!
01/05/16 ~ 1st Ultrasound - 2 little beans and 2 Heartbeats (120 & 125 bpm)
My Fur Baby: Diva Celeste McClendon