June/July IF success group

msirni0

I'm stealing this idea from the April/May ladies because I like it so much

The June/July group has been so supportive of each other, I thought it would be great to stay connected through our pregnancies now that we got our BFPs!

As a refresher for everyone, feel free to post the following:

1. How you got here (IVF/FET/IUI)
2. Estimated due date
3. Anything else you want to add

@kfras @unicornsplease @chicandbubbly @freudianmamma @mr&mrs.d and I know I'm forgetting a lot of people!

msirni0

I got my BFP after my first IVF cycle (fresh transfer)

EDD is March 8, but I should have a better idea next week after my first ultrasound

so excited to stay connected with everyone!

freudianmamma

I got my BFP yesterday after my first IVF cycle (fresh transfer).  It was a whirlwind of a month.  Had laparoscopic surgery to drain an endometriosis cyst from my ovary and remove endometriosis in other spots on June 3rd.  Started stims on June 6th.  Egg Retrieval on June 17.  Transfer on June 22.  

EDD is March 10 at this point.  Same birthday as my one nephew!  That would be cool!  A little pisces baby to my cancer 

Tomorrow is my second beta.  I am nervous!!!  I hope the level is what they want to see!

I am a nervous nelly so far.  I keep thinking that I am going to get AF and can't bring myself to look down in the bathroom.  Anyone else a neurotic head case like me?  

chicandbubbly

Congrats ladies and I am happy to be here with you! Thanks for setting this up @msirni0.

I got my BFP on 6/18 after our 1st IVF (fresh) Cycle following 3 failed IUI's.
I am now 6 weeks, 5 days and my due date will be February 25th!
I had my first ultrasound yesterday and saw the babe and a flicker of a heartbeat. It was awesome! Everything looked good and measured good. However, they did find a SCH, basically a blood pouch and I hadn't had any bleeding from it yet. Last night I started bleeding so I was very concerned but my nurse and RE both think it was from the SCH and there is no risk to the baby. I am praying that it resolves soon as it is terrifying to see blood.

msirni0

@freudianmamma I am being such a psycho. I have my third beta tomorrow and I am so scared I'm going to get bad news. The infertility PTSD is real.

kfras

@msirni0 thank you so much for starting this board!

@freudianmamma I am nervous and neurotic as well! I had some strong cramps tonight and terrified to go into the bathroom. I have had random cramps since transfer but these just felt like period cramps

So I got my BFP after our first round of IVF. We had MFI so our re was very optimistic that this would be successful after all my tests came back clear. Going for my second beta tomorrow! Hopefully my levels will be progressing on schedule. I think my EDD is March 15 but that is based on the date of my retrieval, I haven't been given a date by dr yet. 

Now that we all have our BFPs - what app if any are you using to track your pregnancy? For symptoms, baby size, etc? I was using Ovia before to track ovulation when we were TTC and I liked it so I was still using just to add notes to calendar but I don't like their pregnancy app so much. I just downloaded Shine because it's made by the knot and I saw the ad when I started this app up - but are there others you prefer??

**Edit** I just logged into Shine and realized it is more for ovulation tracking. Once I put I am pregnant it said to track via the Bump app haha. Silly me, I haven't marked that i was pregnant yet on this site and didn't realize it would track the pregnancy! #Ijustcomeherefortheboards

freudianmamma

@kfras my coworker (who I told of course because I have a giant mouth and can't keep anything in) told me to download "glow nurture" and I am really liking it so far.  I also downloaded "what to expect" which seems good too.  the baby is an orange seed on one and a red lentil on the other.  I hear you about the cramps!  I just have to tell myself "it is the uterus contracting, it is the uterus contracting"

 @msirni0 infertility PTSD is so right!  If that is what people say then I am a believer in it too.  My hubby and I keep saying things like "if this stays in we will think about nursery/tell friends/believe it more".  His first words this morning were "was yesterday a dream?"  

chicandbubbly

For apps so far I have the what to expect app and baby bump

kfras

Anyone else experiencing insomnia??? Or just so tired they have no trouble falling asleep? Lol ... Night before my beta was like Christmas Eve and I could not fall asleep for anything. But then last night same and again right now... And I told myself after dinner that I was going straight to bed but now I just lay here and troll the baby names board and look at possible registry items...

kfras

Also thank you for the app suggestions!! I don't want to be crazy and have seven of them lol but I will probably play around with each one a little this weekend

Foxy8609

Hello!! 

I got my first BFP on an hpt on the 16th and then beat was the 20th. 

EDD is End of February 2017. I'm just about 7 weeks so hopefully my RE will give me an actual due date. I think it's weird I haven't been given one yet. 

I can sleep at any point in the day. It's really sad. All I want is a real cup of coffee. And morning sickness is legit. Alway queasy and have heartburn by the time I get out of the shower. Trying to figure out breakfast sucks! Today it is watermelon maybe a bagel later. 

msirni0

@kfras I fall asleep on the couch every night but when I go up to bed I usually watch a show or get on TB and then I can't fall asleep! Now I try to stumble upstairs, brush my teeth and take out my contacts in the dark and lay my head right down and close my eyes. It's helped a little.

mjacks16

I got my BFP on my first frozen transfer after my IVF cycle. I had OHSS, so could not go a fresh transfer and then waited another month due to traveling. My EDD is March 2 based on my LMP.

I went in for my first ultrasound today at 6w1d and they saw the gestational sac, but no yolk sack yet.  Now I am a worried mess!  My RE did not seem too phased or worried and just said it could still be too early, but everything else looks good. But she then sent me up for blood work and said to come back in a week.  I can't even remember what size the sac measured and forgot everything I wanted to ask!!  I'll get the call later today about my numbers, hopefully they will make me feel better.  My only symptoms are sore bb's, increased thirst and being super tired, which is not making me feel better.  Aahhh, I am going crazy.  

freudianmamma

I am waking up between 4-5 every morning and then I can't go back to sleep.  It is strange.

chicandbubbly

@Foxy8609
I am 7 weeks tomorrow (Transfer on June 9th) so we should have similar due dates! Mine is February 25th!

msirni0

Got my results from my 3rd and final beta: 3,742 (2nd beta was 1,428) so I am sighing a big sigh of relief! We get to see our little bean next Wednesday for our 6 week ultrasound! I'm going to my parents house tomorrow (they live about an hour and a half away) to tell them and my sister the good news.

Foxy8609

@chicandbubbly your resume gave you a due date already? I wonder what my Dr's reason is. Wonder if they wait for the final ultrasound. 

chicandbubbly

@foxy8609 yes she told at the first ultrasound. I wouldn't worry! Just ask at your next appointment. 

freudianmamma

I am not doing so hot today.  Yesterday my second BETA was 1660 which was only 79% more than my first BETA on Wednesday of 925.  It did not double like they like to see. I had been told that I would not need the third BETA but now the RE ordered it for Monday.  I am very worried and keep thinking I am losing all my symptoms.  I hope the little bean is still in there and going strong  

kfras

@freudianmamma ahh don't lose hope! 1660 still sounds like a great number to me - even if it's not double. Don't stress about it until you get Monday's numbers. Ugh stinks that they'll leave you worrying all weekend. I have my fx for you!!!

msirni0

@freudianmamma I'm so sorry, hopefully everything is just fine! My RE says they like to see it double every 2-3 days, so hopefully you fall into the 3 day category

chicandbubbly

That's pretty high @freudianmamma so don't stress! Mine doubled for the second beta but it was only 500 something (can't remember number). Best of luck on Monday, hoping you get good news!! 

Mr&Mrs.D

Yay, I found you guys!!

1. Had IVF in 2013, got lucky with fresh transfer and had DD. Tried FET of only frozen egg left in 2015, BFN. Swore I wouldn't do IVF again, but here I am......just got BPF on my 2nd round of IVF, a fresh transfer.
2. If planning from retrieval date EDD is March 15

@kfras every since I started stims I fall asleep immediately when getting into bed but i wake up around 4 or 5 every am. I just lay there and think about everything, which is when I start going crazy and over analyzing everything

@mjacks16 any update??

@msirni0 glad you are now able to breath, that's a great number, congrats!!

maggiemitchell0607

Thanks for the encouragement guys! I am acting so insane I wish I could relax!

@msirni0 so glad you are on to the ultrasound! Wahoo! telling people is so fun!

freudianmamma

Crud I logged in with my old account just now by mistake on my phone and can't delete the post. That was me up there!  

Thank you guys on the encouragement with the BETAs.  I have been a mess all day and DH is getting annoyed at me because from what he has seen - I should not be this upset.  I am trying to be calm I swear!  

 @msirni0 so awesome that you get to tell your family.  let us know how it goes!  

Mr&Mrs.D

@freudianmamma haha I'm glad you clarified bc I did read it and think who is that

freudianmamma

@Mr&Mrs.D see?  I am a mess!  I didn't even notice until after I was scrolling back over everything!  

kfras

Ok.. Has anyone's RE mentioned when it's ok to BD again? I haven't asked, but at my transfer the discharge papers said two weeks without any vigorous exercise including intercourse. Even though tomorrow is two weeks I am still nervous! 

Mr&Mrs.D

When my nurse called with 1st beta results, she said no intercourse but I don't think she said till when (my mind was far from thinking abt that, ha) I'll ask tom when they call w 3rd beta. 

msirni0

@kfras, it feels like it has been YEARS since My husband and I have been able to have sex, and I am just scared to! i haven't asked yet either lol

Foxy8609

I asked last week and my nurse said that it was ok to proceed. Maybe once they see I heart beat it's ok. 

I'm starting to have a difficult time dealing with the fatigue and heartburn/nausea. Plus my lower back is a bit achy but I'm thanking pokemon go for that one. I really need to focus on the 6 small meals a day to help combats the nausea/hb 

freudianmamma

@Foxy8609 haha about the Pokemon go!  I had a classmate introduce me to that in class on Saturday - it looks so fun!  

 @msirni0 I hear you about the BD!  It does feel like it has been years!  

mjacks16

@Mr&Mrs.D My beta number was 4946 (1044 on 7/2) , so the nurse said everything was still looking good.  I'm still super worried about it though. I did find some research online that mentioned some women don't see a yolk sac until their numbers are at least 7200 and a heartbeat at 10,000.  I'll be on track to be above that this Friday for my next ultrasound - so prayers that it shows a little bean and heartbeat!  

@freudianmamma I have totally turned into a crazy neurotic person as well! Hope you get good news on your next beta. 

chicandbubbly

@freudianmamma good luck at your appointment today!!

milanjayla

Hi everyone! Excited to join you all here. I'm still early but first beta came back today at 313.

freudianmamma

@milanjayla congrats and welcome!  

Wahoo!  My third beta came back at 4,491!  (on 7/8 it was 1,650).  I am so relieved.  Ultrasound is going to be either Friday or Monday.  

UnicornsPlease

Glad I found you guys here! Today was my first beta (326), giving me an official BFP frim my first fresh transfer. My second beta is weds, and I'm just trying not to stress too much. Went thru beta hell with my chemical back in April, so I have a hard time just relaxing and feeling excited.

I'm def feeling the insomnia; I wake up at approximately 4:55am every day for NO REASON. Switched to small, frequent meals today because I'd been dealing with daily heartburn since about a week post transfer. Seemed to help! Of course, now that the heartburn is gone, I'm worried that I don't have heartburn anymore and why are my symptoms vanishing, etc etc etc. Because I'm a crazy person.

Here's to a happy and healthy 9 for all of us!

freudianmamma

@UnicornsPlease congrats on the beta!  good luck getting through until Wednesday.  this beta testing is tough stuff and I am so sorry to hear that you had a chemical before- that cant help make it any easier.  Sending good thoughts your way.  It is so weird about the symptom of waking up at what seems to be around the same time each night!  I woke up at 4 last night too and laid around for awhile just like every other night when I wake up around that time.  I need to get a new book to read for those times!  

msirni0

Yay so excited to see you guys here @milanjayla and @unicornsplease!!!!

i will be 6 weeks tomorrow and the nausea is for sure settling in. I feel like complete garbage this morning, though it makes me feel like everything is progressing. You know you're pregnant when you tell DH you feel terrible and he says good haha.

Mr&Mrs.D

@mjacks16 that's a great beta, I'm crossing everything for you for this Friday!!!
@msirni0 the morning sickness hasn't set in for me yet, but ohhh do I remember it and yes how twisted it was to think, well this is good bc that means all is well. The things we are happy for when it comes to IF.
@UnicornsPlease yay, congrats lady!!

So 3rd beta was 1,024, I know I'm over analyzing (yes, I'm crazy) but I feel like my numbers are low compared to most others. Does that mean anything?? 

freudianmamma

Mr&Mrs.D everything I have seen says that it is the rate of change that matters!  Your rate of change looks excellent!  

 @msirni0 this nausea thing is no joke!  I was on a walk the other day and got a whiff of something nasty smelling and gagged right on the trail.  Making me sick just thinking about it...  Sorry if that was just a trigger.  

I have seen this question before but what are people's thoughts on exercising?  I have this 5 mile circle trail by my house that I like to walk - is that too long?  It takes like an hour and forty-five minutes to finish walking slowly.