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laurad75
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First Tri Check in Week of Feb 5
laurad75
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Happy Monday Gang!
How far along? /EDD. Any milestones?
Recent Results / Next Appointment?
How's it going?
How far along? /EDD. Any milestones?
Recent Results / Next Appointment?
How's it going?
History and blog link in spoiler
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI,
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
Take a look at my blog
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
Take a look at my blog
Re: First Tri Check in Week of Feb 5
Recent Results / Next Appointment? It's a big week. Today is my appt with the genetic counselor and NT scan so it will be the first time I've seen the baby since week 7. Tomorrow H and I are meeting with the OB for the first time.
How's it going? I'm super anxious about the appt today and just really want to see that everything is okay. FX
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
Take a look at my blog
11 weeks 3 days EDD 8/24
I feel like I’ve hit a plateau, I don’t have any appointments until the end of the month and physically I feel ok. My apt at the end of the month is a non ultrasound appointment & it’ll be awhile before I get to see the baby again, my OB said we would only see it one more time before I give birth! I’ve stopped taking estrogen and progesterone, I feel like I’m forgetting something everyday lol but I do feel less nauseous which is leading me to worry because I feel almost normal. So no milestones. Just taking it day by day!
9+1, EDD 9/9/18
Officially graduated from my RE today (bittersweet!) and first appointment with my OB is tomorrow! I'm not really sure what this will entail...I think when I made the appointment they said it will include the the NT scan, but I thought that was typically around 11 weeks?
Took my last estrogen pill this morning and tapering down progesterone injections to every other day...last one will be Sunday, woohoo! Now just have to figure out what to do with the giant crate of leftover meds that's been in my living room since July!
Together Since 5/07, Married 5/13
TTC Since 8/15
3 Cycles Clomid/Ovidrel/TI-11/16, 12/16, 1/17-All Failed
Switched RE's 1/17
4 IUIs-2/17 through 6/17-All Failed
ER-8/30/17-25 Eggs Retrieved=7 PGS Normal Embyros
FET#1 of 1 Embryo-10/3/17-Chemical
FET#2 of 2 Embryos-11/16/17-Failed
FET#3 of 1 Embryo-12/22/17-BFP!
Carter Wright arrived 9/5/18
How far along? /EDD. Any milestones? 13 weeks today.
Recent Results / Next Appointment? Nothing recent just waiting on my next appointment on 2/13. Getting a little nervous just want to hear the baby’s heartbeat to make sure everything is ok in there.
How's it going? A little better every day. I still have really bad spots in the day and am not back to my old self but I do see improvement in the food aversion thing. Someone had a strawberry smoothie in the elevator and I actually thought mmm that sounds really good. Dairy has not been kind to me so I’m not going to get one but it was nice to think of food as potentially tasty.
@laurad75 That is a big week for you guys today. I hope everything goes well with your scan and you like you new ob!
@hreason1114 I’m a little in that in between space too. I think its pretty normal to have symptoms start to quiet down after the placenta takes over more. Mine started to improve in week 12 so right around the same timing!
@sarazee2 I feel you on the leftover meds thing. I don’t know what to do about mine when I did my last IVF I wanted to refill some gonal f I meant for them to send one pen and they sent 4, I didn't even end up using any. So I have like all this medicine in my fridge and I just can’t bear to throw it away even though I know I'm done with IVFs. I’ve had to pay oop for a pen before and know what a financial burden it is. I wonder if there is like someplace it can be donated. Though probably not because probably since its been in my possession, but it just seems like such a waste.
TTC History in Spoiler ***Trigger Warning*** Losses/Child Mentioned
2016
* April IUI#1 - BFN
* June IUI#2 - BFN
* July IUI#3 - CP
* Sept IVF#1 - 4 Retrieved & Mature, 4 Blasts. Fresh Transfer 1 - CP
* November FET #1 - Transferred 1 Blast - CP
2017 Switched REs - Recurrent loss testing for me - all normal, remaining 2 frosties sent for PGS - both abnormal
* April/May IVF#2: 9 retrieved, 8 mature, 7 fertilized, 7 blasts! Sent for testing - 2PGS Normals (0 remaining)
* November IVF #3 12R, 8M, 6F, 4 blasts! - All 4 PGS normal!
* November FET# 2 (Transfer a PGS normal from IVF#2) - BFP!!!
2018 DD born 8/20/18
2019 5PGS frosties ( 4 remaining)
* September FET#3 (1PGS normal) - Beta#1: 139.7 Beta#2: 322.6
Recent Results / Next Appointment? Next appointment (NT scan and meeting with midwife) is next Tuesday. I'm not going to lie - this going more than two weeks between scans thing is really hard but I know I'm going to have to get used to it. Normal people don't get scans once a week or every other. How in the hell do people function with all that not knowing??
How's it going? I've figured out that unless I get up, get showered and get moving first thing in the morning, I will literally not do anything all day. This weekend I pretty much lived on the couch - I was so exhausted. But this morning I felt like I have energy I didn't have all weekend, even though I slept like crap last night. So note to self: ride that early morning energy burst as long as I can until I crash around 2:00 pm.
@2momshoping My RE clinic will take back unopened, unexpired meds to "pay it forward" to another woman needing them. We'll be taking our leftover Menopur with my last u/s on Saturday.
How far along? /EDD. Any milestones? 4weeks 3days
Recent Results / Next Appointment? Beta # 1 (02/02) 216. Beta #2 scheduled for 02/07
How's it going? Anxious for my second Beta, it doesn't feel real after years of trying.
Married since 2010, TTC since Dec 2013
Dx: PCOS
How far along? 10+2/ 9/1/18
Next appt: weekly u/s on Thursday, think this is my last with RE
Girls, I am super stressed- I’m a type A plan ahead, don’t drop balls kind of girl. I’ve had an appt with an OB that was a personal recommendation but last wk my RE office said to make sure my OB is comfortable managing my Heparin since he’s not on my RE’s list. Called there and MA was rude and said she couldn’t give me Med advice since I’m not currently a pt, i pushed back and she said she would check with the OB and call me by noon on Friday. No call so I left her another v/m today with no response. I also called RE’s office and asked them to email me ‘the list’ since I never got a copy- I’m still waiting for the email. My RE’s office scared me insisting I should be under someone else’s care before 12 weeks “in case something happens” - how am I going to find and get in somewhere before next Friday?! Especially without this list. I’m sorry for the long anxiety ridden post but my H is a “it’s no big deal/will work out” kind of guy and I’m feeling terrible and overwhelmed....
No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
Married since 2010, TTC since Dec 2013
Dx: PCOS
@lablover78 you could stick with your appointment with the OB you had scheduled and also setup another appointment as a back up plan with someone from the list once you get it? Good luck either way! It was scary for me to move on to an OB after being with my RE for so long!
Yesterdays ultrasound was so cool! Baby looks awesome and is growing a little ahead of schedule. She/ he even gave me a wave and was super active. It was such a relief to see him/ her moving around and looking so perfect. Photo in spoiler
I also had blood taken for the MaterniT 21 test. I did not opt for additional testing. My results including the sex of the baby should be available in a couple of weeks.
The wait is so hard but hang in there mommas!
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
Take a look at my blog
@lablover78 That is so frustrating! I would be freaking out too
Thanks for the support ladies! I actually was able to get the list and get an appointment with someone on it for this Friday! I guess those 2 hrs in the middle of the night worrying were for nothing. I’m so glad to have this little group though- you have no idea ❤️
No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
I didn't see a place for intros so I am sorry if I missed it! I was active here during my first pregnancy (IVF, my amazing baby boy born 2-12-17). Anyways I am 7 weeks, 2 days with a surprise natural pregnancy... we were told it would be impossible to conceive naturally and that IVF was our only option! We were planning on doing a FET for our frostie this summer. (I guess we will be having three kids now
How far along? /EDD. Any milestones?: 7 weeks, 2 days- EDD: September 23rd
Recent Results / Next Appointment? My first ultrasound will be Feb 15th and I am am eagerly awaiting it! Last pregnancy I had already had two ultrasounds at this point so I am nervous and really want to see the baby and heartbeat.
How's it going? Going well so far, I am pretty tired this time around. My active (almost) 1 year old son keeps me busy! Morning sickness is on and off but not as bad as my first pregnancy.
No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
You guys, I am so late to this. I'm sorry I'm slacking in my bumping lately.... partly for my mental health I guess too, tho. I started getting anxious yesterday leading up to my appointment again, so it's easier I feel like if I focus on other things and not obsess. :/ idk
How far along? /EDD. Any milestones?
<b>9+2 / 9.9.18 3rd month???</b>
Recent Results / Next Appointment?
<b>1st Ob Appointment went well today! I actually saw the midwife, and there were zero needles involved? Crazy. We heard the HB on doppler, and next apt is in 2 weeks for the translucency screening and free cell DNA tests. I told DH maybe he wants to see if he can come to that one. </b>
<span>How's it going?
<b>okay, excpet omg I am So. Tired ATM. So... I might just try to take a nap on the couch here, even though ive got some paperwork stuff I need to do. I can barely keep my eyes open, and DH is in class right now, so imma just nap real quick. ;)</b>
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No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
Beta #2 came back today it went from 216 on 02/02 to 1,894 today.
Married since 2010, TTC since Dec 2013
Dx: PCOS
@BusinessWife I'm also so tired! It got better after stopping Progesterone but worse this week. I think the baby is doubling in size each week right now so I try to take it easy on myself and put that on my list of accomplishments when I feel I am unproductive.
@lablover78 so glad you got the ob situation sorted! Hope you like the new doctor.
@laurad75 congrats on the great Appointment! My sono is a blob this week so I am jealous!
How far along? /EDD. Any milestones? 10 weeks today, inching closer every week to end of first trimester. Got first sono on my belly today and came out very fuzzy blob. Also the sono tech was sick and grumpy. I washed my hands like 4 times when in room with her. Ah well, still got to know all is ok. Baby is 3.5cm (1.37") and 175 heartbeat! Getting bigger! Also got Progesterone test today and Hopefully the numbers come back fine and I am hoping to just stop taking the suppositories. I have been weening off just to be safe, but they are giving me an itchy skin allergic reaction and also make mood and exhaustion worse. Also got carrier testing today, did the 150 panel and find out in 2-3 weeks. No more bleeding and SCH is completely gone now as well as small other sac they saw before.
Recent Results / Next Appointment? Next week going to perinatal 'high risk' doctor for genetic testing, sono, and blood testing. It will be 11 weeks so will get the genetic blood tests for baby then. We are planning to do all tests we can except for CVS and Amnio. I am going to wait and see if those are needed. Hopefully the non invasive screening tests will show we are low risk and we can avoid.
How's it going?
Going pretty well. I don't know why but still pretty confident all is well. Ignorance is bliss for me. I also feel confident that our genetic testing should come back well. Don't know why and think I'm just being cocky. I think my mommy hormones are taking over and making me more confident.
Have had some weird twinges again in front of abdomen where uterus is. They feel similar to those at 8 weeks and maybe just stretching or tend to feel gas or constipation there sometimes.
Did have a scary event this week. Tried my insulin shot in my right thigh instead of belly fat. Doctor thinks I hit a blood vessel because I got a huge rush of the insulin all at once and my blood sugar dropped to 38! Low is 70. Luckily I had set my alarm to wake me up to test and when I woke up I was disoriented, sweating like crazy and shaking. I'm so glad I didn't pass out and I just started eating jelly. Anyway I got it back up and was able to sleep some during night and feel better rest of the next day. Feeling fine today and now have a game plan with juice and raisins on hand in case of any other happenings. Dr. said baby will be fine and has it's own reserve of blood sugar and since I caught it so fast will be ok.
I am really starting to look forward to getting this genetic testing out of the way and first trimester complete. That way I can tell everyone I'm pregnant and start shopping and preparing more. Only 3 more weeks!
I've also finally given into the fact that I'm just going to be working less this whole year. Trying to take each day at a time and enjoy my days off or with little work. Things will pick up again soon in the landscape design world as they always do.
No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
How far along? /EDD. Any milestones?
6 weeks today! EDD 10/3/18
Recent Results / Next Appointment?
First US with my RE is next week (2/14)
How's it going?
Pretty good, though the fact that I’ve had no appointments since my 2nd beta is weirding me out! I’m also (finally!) having to figure out how to decline drinks while out. It leaves me feeling both awkward and stoked
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
Take a look at my blog
Newbie here!
How far along? /EDD. Any milestones? 4 weeks, 5 days roughly.
Recent Results / Next Appointment? First beta 2/5 was 721, Second beta 2/7 was 1903! Next appointment is my first pregnancy U/S on 2/21.
How's it going? My nerves are OFF THE CHARTS. I had a chemical back in August, and even though my beta numbers are good this time around, I'm just so scared about another loss. My pregnancy symptoms have also REALLY declined- at 3 weeks after my home BFP my boobs hurt SO bad, and I had a lot of lower abdomen fullness/pressure. A week later and I feel almost normal except for a little more tired and my boobs are sore, but not as bad as they were. Trying to convince myself this is just something to do with the progesterone (I'm on a LOT) or just a normal balancing out but I'm just so freaking anxious. Considering paying for a private HCG blood test next week because I'm just not sure I can stand another 2 weeks until my U/S!
1st cycle of IVF started April 9, 2017. ER- 15R, 7M, 5F, 4 frozen, 1 transferred. BFN
May 2017- Hysteroscopy
June-August 2017- 2nd attempt via FET. 2 Embryos transferred on 08/10/17. BFP, but ended in a chemical.
November 2017- Hysteroscopy
January 2018- 3rd attempt via FET. 2 Embryos transferred on 01/25/18. BOLD BFP on a HPT on 1/31, Beta # 1 on 2/5= 721. Beta # 2 on 2/7- 1903. 6wk+3 day scan revealed twins!
I'm blogging about it here
No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
Take a look at my blog
AFM:
Last RE ultrasound today! Baby looks good, measuring a couple days ahead. He was wriggling his legs and arms around during the ultrasound which was so silly and adorable.
My RE said that according to my bloodwork, my placenta hasn't taken over yet, so I'm still on the estrogen and progesterone for two more weeks, then they'll check my bloodwork again. I reallllllllly want to get off this endometrin so cross your fingers by then the placenta kicks in fully!