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July 2018 Moms
echo-charlietango
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I'm out too *TW* updated • 12/6
echo-charlietango
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#1 Know that I am an optimist
#2 Know that I'm going to order pizza and drink wine tonight with DH
Today DH and I went to my first appointment, 8 weeks 6 days by LMP. We saw the gestational sac via transvaginal ultrasound, but it was just that. All sac and no baby. The sac measured in at 6 weeks 1 day. I kind of wanted to just pass the tissue naturally, but doctor recommended D&C to be sure. He said that if I was nearer 6 weeks he'd be okay with waiting...but technically we already have been waiting. So, the surgery is scheduled tomorrow morning. I'm happy that I'll be knocked out, and I should be out of recovery before noon. DH happens to be off tomorrow, so he'll be taking care of me.
I was kind of expecting this today though. Yesterday I was called in for some labs (progesterone and betas). This morning a receptionist called and said that both were low, and that I had a progesterone prescription that I needed to fill right away. My progesterone was 5.1, and my beta hCG was 8,646 mIU/mL. With numbers that low I lost the hope real quick, but didn't cry until after seeing the empty sac.
Sucks.
But since I'm an optimist, I know that when we move in June I won't be 8 months pregnant. Also, I can delay car shopping for a little bit. Also, recurring blighted ovum is rare. Supposedly the six months following a MC is supposed to be more fertile than normal, so we'll see. This gives me more gym time again, I was avoiding cardio classes because I was avoiding over exertion. Meanwhile, until I work up the nerve to be in public again (and by public, I mean pregnant women and happy babies) I'm just going to hang out at home, covered in puppies and being thankful that I hadn't started any baby registries. I'm probably going to watch all of the Hobbit movies too. Because that's productive
Have a great rest of your journeys y'all!
12/6 Update!
Surgery went well, I was quickly discharged and feel great. DH bought me new fuzzy pajama bottoms, then made me a box of Annie’s white cheddar shells (how can I love that guy more?! Gosh). I’ve been drinking green tea with ALL of the caffeine, and monitoring the blood (minimal!).
I’m happy that I got the D&C, my body feels like it’s resetting, and we are optimistic about trying again. Doctor wants us to wait two months, and nothing in my vag for two weeks.
Next week or so I’m going to introduce myself to some other Bump boards, and realistically look forward to graduating to a PGAL group.
Meanwhile, my “puppy” will be five years old next spring...he’s the best.
#2 Know that I'm going to order pizza and drink wine tonight with DH
Today DH and I went to my first appointment, 8 weeks 6 days by LMP. We saw the gestational sac via transvaginal ultrasound, but it was just that. All sac and no baby. The sac measured in at 6 weeks 1 day. I kind of wanted to just pass the tissue naturally, but doctor recommended D&C to be sure. He said that if I was nearer 6 weeks he'd be okay with waiting...but technically we already have been waiting. So, the surgery is scheduled tomorrow morning. I'm happy that I'll be knocked out, and I should be out of recovery before noon. DH happens to be off tomorrow, so he'll be taking care of me.
I was kind of expecting this today though. Yesterday I was called in for some labs (progesterone and betas). This morning a receptionist called and said that both were low, and that I had a progesterone prescription that I needed to fill right away. My progesterone was 5.1, and my beta hCG was 8,646 mIU/mL. With numbers that low I lost the hope real quick, but didn't cry until after seeing the empty sac.
Sucks.
But since I'm an optimist, I know that when we move in June I won't be 8 months pregnant. Also, I can delay car shopping for a little bit. Also, recurring blighted ovum is rare. Supposedly the six months following a MC is supposed to be more fertile than normal, so we'll see. This gives me more gym time again, I was avoiding cardio classes because I was avoiding over exertion. Meanwhile, until I work up the nerve to be in public again (and by public, I mean pregnant women and happy babies) I'm just going to hang out at home, covered in puppies and being thankful that I hadn't started any baby registries. I'm probably going to watch all of the Hobbit movies too. Because that's productive
Have a great rest of your journeys y'all!
12/6 Update!
Surgery went well, I was quickly discharged and feel great. DH bought me new fuzzy pajama bottoms, then made me a box of Annie’s white cheddar shells (how can I love that guy more?! Gosh). I’ve been drinking green tea with ALL of the caffeine, and monitoring the blood (minimal!).
I’m happy that I got the D&C, my body feels like it’s resetting, and we are optimistic about trying again. Doctor wants us to wait two months, and nothing in my vag for two weeks.
Next week or so I’m going to introduce myself to some other Bump boards, and realistically look forward to graduating to a PGAL group.
Meanwhile, my “puppy” will be five years old next spring...he’s the best.
NTNP since Dec 2012 | TTC since Jan 2016
Dx: Unspecified IF
BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks
BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018
Dx: Unspecified IF
BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks
BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018
Re: I'm out too *TW* updated • 12/6
As for the more fertile suggestion I would have to agree! I had one normal cycle after my D&C and am currently 7 weeks today
Wishing you all the best in your much needed healing time ❤
BFP 2/2016 M/C 3/2016 @ 5 weeks
Trying for #4 since 11/2015
Married 9/2015
TTC #1 6/2016
Dx Unexplained IF 6/2017
Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI 7/2017 - Cancelled (overstimulated)
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #1 - BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI #2 -BFN
Letrozole + Ovidrel + IUI#3 - BFP! EDD July 15 2018
Baby Girl H - July 22 2018
@christycalifornia @sopranoali @Pinky917 @acunamatada @lindsayleigh1989 @4deep @mrsj1215
You folks are making me cry a bit into my locally made cherry wine (I'm saving the good bottle for later), stupid placenta giving me feelings
Dx: Unspecified IF
BFP#1 Nov 2017 • Blighted Ovum + MMC • D&C at nine weeks
BFP#2 Apr 2018 • It's a boy! • Born 13 Dec 2018
Married: 4/5/13
"You know that place between sleep and awake,
that place where you can still remember dreaming?
That's where I will always love you.
That's where I'll be waiting."
~Peter Pan
*TW*
BFP #2: 10/29/17 MMC dx @ 9 weeks
BFP #3: 2/2/18 MC 2/7/18
BFP #4: 3/2/18 MC 3/9/18
RPL testing and hysteroscopy: all normal
BFP #5: 4/1/18 MMC dx @ 14 weeks ----> genetically normal girl
Hysteroscopy to remove scar tissue 9/28
BFP #6 11/5/18 EDD 7/20/19
BFP #7 12/8/2021 EDD 8/22/2022
DS 11.8.12
Baby GIRL! due 7.4.18
Like many other have said, my DS is the product of my first "trying" cycle post D&C. Take care of yourself and your body in the meantime.
Jack gained his wings on 09/02/2016.
Kali gained her wings on 07/28/2015.
They will be forever missed.
Son-10.5
Son-4
Daughter-2
#4- EDD July 14
Me (32) Dx PCOS, DH (32) SA = Normal/mild morph issues
TTC#5 July 2017 - 3rd cycle TTC = BFP on 11/12/17 at 9dpo Beta #1 = 96 at 13dpo - Beta #2 = 207 at 15dpo
3 rounds of Clomid + TI and 3 rounds of 7.5 mg Femara + IUI before our BFP on 11/8/10 at 12dpiui
TTC #2 3rd cycle of Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 4 follies = BFP on 10/12/12
TTC#3 July 2014 - Metformin +TI = BFP at 9dpo - Twins, one baby lost at 5.5 weeks
Macy Annabelle born at 37w4d on 4/29/15. Diagnosed with Cri du Chat and passed away on 6/6/15. Forever in our hearts.
TTC#4 3rd cycle of Metformin + Femara 7.5mg+Ovidrel+TI = 3 follies = BFP on 12/24/16
DD: 07/19/18
EDD: 06/22/22
I can tell you that I had a m/c before my daughter and the next month ended up pregnant with her. It took us 18 months and then BAM! Two BFP in a row. Keep moving forward, sweets!
Enjoy your puppy love, wine and pizza
Married: 6/27/2008
DS: 3/14/2010 Planned, PG first try
M/C 6/2012
DD: 4/22/2013 Planned, UnDx Infertility, PG on our own
BFP: 10/28/2016 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE!
M/C 12/12/2016
BFP: 10/27/2017 Unplanned, HUGE SURPRISE
EDD: 7/2/2018
Please come back and let us know how your journey is going, if you feel up to it.