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Appointments and Updates 8/26
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How far along will you be?
What is being addressed?
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How far along will you be?
What is being addressed?
Questions/Comments/Concerns?
Re: Appointments and Updates 8/26
After my cervical length ultrasound last week, my OB said she wants to go to weekly measurements. My cervix shortened more than she likes to see in a 2 week period, however since it has been longer than normal this whole time it's still in normal range. She told me to take it easy and we will check the length again this week. I don't see how I can take it easy since school just started.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon.
How far along will you be?
28 + 4
What is being addressed?
I'm seeing a new MFM for my first visit, so a basic consult/get-to-know-you and an ultrasound to check up on baby.
Questions/Comments/Concerns?
I just really hope I like this doctor. My pregnancy has been full of ridiculousness, disappointments (doctor-wise) and frustration. So I'm ready for something to go right.
This doctor is further away, but since my previous MFM was making me wait 1-2 hours past my appointment time to be seen every time, it should actually be better for me.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
@MojieJo Fingers crossed for a doctor you will really like and no more disappointments!
Tubal Reveral: 10/12
Ecoptic: 3/13 (Lost Right Tube, Left Tube Blocked)
IVF #1: 3/14 = BFN
IVF #2: 3/15 = BFN
IVF #3: 6/15 = BFN
FET#1: 11/17 = BFN
Endometrial Scratch: 2/18
FET #2: 3/18 = BFP!
How far along will you be? 31w
What is being addressed? It's not an OB appointment it's actually a pediatrician appointment! I am going for DD's annual, but I need to ask some questions about newborn stuff because a)it's been three years and I don't remember and b)DD was born in DC so it's a different hospital and a different pediatric practice so things might be different anyway
Questions/Comments/Concerns? DD was born at a big research hospital so they just had a team of pediatric residents do all her stuff and then I think we went to the dr when she was like 2 days old? So I want to see who will see new baby in the actual hospital and when to follow up and so on. I also want to see when DD can get her flu shot because I am not messing around with a newborn in the house!
Everyone I've ended up so far has been unreasonable or disappointing in some way. I'm starting to feel like I've either got a sign on my head encouraging idiocy or that I'm taking crazy pills (though my husband backs me up that it's definitely not me, so I guess we can rule that out).
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
Wednesday (8/29)
How far along will you be?
29+3
What is being addressed?
Monitoring appt, BPP
Questions/Comments/Concerns?
After my awful episode of contractions, I am ready to see if I have had any cervical changes. Seriously, they were the worst contractions I've ever had. I've had some leaking, but I'm not sure if it's amniotic fluid or if my CM has changed.
How far along will you be? 30+5
What is being addressed? this is the week we start checking for dilation and they will decide if they are putting me on bed rest or not.
Questions/Comments/Concerns? I am really hoping to be able to work through September. If I can make it another month I can save a lot more money and get our full quarterly bonus which is protected to be the best one this year which will be huge for our savings. But it would also put me at 35 weeks and the most pregnant I’ve ever been is 36 weeks with intervention and hospital bed rest. So it’s not likely it will happen but a girl can hope right?!!
So I have been diagnosed with parvo (fifth disease) which is what was feared. The doctor said there is a 30% chance the virus could cross the placenta to little man. If that happens it could mean he could develop anemia or heart issues and there is a chance if stillbirth too. So far today everything looked fine with him. He is a good size and his blood flow and heart look great.
So for now, I have to go back every week for another US and then another blood test in a month. My OB is going to every 2 weeks.
Needlessly to say, I am really worried and scaried.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
thinking of you both!
The Good News: No abiotic fluid leaking! Yay! Also, Babe is measuring a full week ahead and freaking weighs 3lbs9oz! He's ginormous!
The Ish News: I am on every week now, as I can't seem to stay regulated. They redid all of my labs. Doc thinks my liver enzymes may be rising, which is why my body is being all kinds of ridiculous. I do have RUQ pain all the time now. I hope most of the labs come back normal, at this point I dont have high hopes for complete normalcy. We are also worried my bile salts may have risen, so there is that.
The Conclusion: I should expect some pretty heavy contractions for the rest of the pregnancy. It's a waiting game now between how long my body can hold out vs how long we can keep him inside. We are literally living week to week and I should have a bag packed since things can turn on a dime.
I was almost in tears talking to him because I'm just over all of it. I'm just so tired watching my body fail and having zero control.
Both him and the sonographer couldn't figure out why I was even there (count me in on that, too) since my pregnancy has been perfect so far. He said he doesn't see a need for me to come back or have more ultrasounds unless something changes between now and delivery (thank God)!
Baby is measuring 2 days ahead, weighs 2 lb, 9 oz and had a heart rate of 148. The MFM says everything looks absolutely perfect and that as far as he can tell, I'm an ideal candidate for a VBAC. All wonderful, wonderful news. I'm so happy!
I even got a 3D ultrasound and some adorable pictures! I'll post them to the ultrasounds thread later when I have a chance to get them scanned.
I really, really needed this. Today was the best doctor's appointment I've had this whole pregnancy. It's almost a shame I don't need to go back and see him again.
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
● IUI #2: BFP - early M/C
● IUI #3: BFN
● IUI #4: BFN
● IVF/FET #1 (2 transferred): BFP! TWINS!
● FET #2 (1 transferred): BFP! BOY #3!
● Natural #1: BFP - M/C @ 8 weeks
● Natural #2: BFP - M/C @ 5w5d
@wildrainbow 1) sooooo glad not leaking fluid and HOORAY for big growing baby
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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to the ladies on here with a history of (or probable future of) very early delivery, i don’t know how you emotionally handle(d) the daily worry and uncertainty. my heart goes out to you.
I was only anticipating a normal visit, so I’m a little thrown. Im fine, bp is fine, baby is more than fine and measuring 2 weeks ahead!
But because of my hypertension meds and previous preeclampsia, OB wants me started on NSTs starting now, every 4 days. I knew I would have to do them eventually, just wasn’t expecting this early on. MH is in a shut down at work, which means he’s working 12-14hr days, everyday. Only 1 day off every 2 weeks. My parents both work and in laws will be traveling all month. I know I’m not really supposed to bring DD to the NSTs but I’m not sure I’ll have a choice? Ugh. I’m stressing. I’ve gotta call and schedule these and I’m just stressing now.
The first time I called the hospital and they tried to schedule every 4 days, it was a mess. Every week was all different days and all different random times. It was making my head spin trying to figure it all out. I had a self pity party and then took a deep breath lol, called my OB and we figured out to schedule them on the same days weekly. So I’ll be going every Wednesday and Saturday. Luckily my mom is off on Wednesday’s and weekends, and is more than happy to spend extra time with DD. So it’s all good, it’s fine, I know this is the best way to monitor baby and myself. Just looks like September and October are going to be busy and stressful lol.
@bfpafter4years soo sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Please keep us updated.
@highsteaks praying for Baby B and some healthy growth next appointment
When is your appointment?
Tomorrow!!! 8/31
How far along will you be?
28+5
What is being addressed?
The dreaded GTT + 28wk check
Questions/Comments/Concerns?
Any advise for before my GTT? It's in afternoon so they said to eat lunch like I normally do and just don't eat/drink anything after I drink that sugary crap. Just don't wanna set myself up for failure. Ugh... And I know it's nothing new but I am soooo sick of spotting. I feel like it always increases in occurance right around my appts which have been monthly so far. I guess that makes sense since #hormones? I am super grateful that LO reminds me she's okay with all her kicks and wiggles but in the back of my mind there's always a lingering fear that something is wrong. Going to be starting appts every two weeks now too based on my clinics schedule. And slowly starting to freak out a little that we're getting close to D-day and I still have so much to do
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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