@char0701 I'm so sorry Sending you big hugs right now and praying for you and your little one. Agree with everyone that 50/50 means that we're still in the game. Grow little one grow!
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! Got my calendar and on track with the estrogen. First U/S scheduled for 8/10.
@ashleyhj29 I only transferred one. I asked my nurse if they were kinda high and she said yes and that she thinks I had a “good implanter “. Whatever that means lol
@danij823 I feel what your nurse meant was, you have a gold medalist in you 💕 When is your next appointment? Will you get a 3rd beta test or a u/s already? In my case, I went to have an antibody test yesterday and it turned out the dr we met is the one who discovered the friggin’ antibody. I just felt honored, I’ll discuss the neo-self antibody in another post. Well, I was just expecting to have my blood drawn but the dr wanted to give me a u/s, and we saw a GS (19mm). I was so happy for this small victory. Today, we’re going to my clinic to have my scheduled u/s, I guess I’ll have 2 photos of my 1st GS scan.
@Bababatty Getting closer to transfer day! Do you know the sex of your embryo? I know mine.
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I don't know if you feel like this but after I had my baby. It seems like everyone kept popping up with announcements that their baby was one years old and already they were pregnant with another one and I kept seeing 2 under 2. I think, did I wait too long and now there will be a big age gap.
@gabriellem99 That's exciting. First ultrasound coming soon!
@ashleyhj29 and @KTB81 looking forward to hearing some good news from you both tomorrow.
@KTB81 Did your birthday pass already? How did you celebrate?
@tinjp78 I'm glad you got to see the gs. How are you feeling?
@tinjp78 Hurrah! I'm so excited that you got to see the GS!
@romeoandjuliet146 Transfers will be here before we know it! I'll put my other answers in a spoiler as well. :-)*TW*
We don't know for sure but we think it's a boy. We didn't know what DD was before she was born, but when we transferred her we only had two PGS tested embryos and our RE asked if we preferred a boy or girl. So, since she's a girl, we assume the other one is a boy. But if the transfer works, I think we'll wait to find out until an ultrasound because that's what DH would prefer (even though I know they can tell you from bloodwork before then). What's yours -- if you're open to sharing? No worries if not!
And OMG YES. Everyone and their cousin seems to have had a second baby 18-24 months after their first. We would have tried for 24 months apart but with the pandemic it didn't feel safe and I wanted to keep nursing DD because she really liked BFing. But I also feel now like maybe we waited too long. And then I remind myself that every sibling relationship is different and there's probably not a perfect gap. Still, I've definitely started to feel that old jealousy I had when we were TTC DD and it seemed like everyone was getting pregnant. FX that we're next!
I will be transferring a boy. I already have a girl and same for me, I wanted to continue nursing so that is one reason I waited then when I was ready Covid hit. I understand about the jealousy part. It gets hard when I kept seeing pregnancy announcements.
@tinjp78 oh my gosh that’s so wonderful!! I’m just so darn happy for you transfer buddy!
I don’t have any more betas. I’m now in the 2ww for ultrasound ! My clinic does them at 7 weeks and 9 weeks so mine will be around 8/20. They’re supposed to call and schedule it this week.
@KTB81 and @ashleyhj29 the best for your betas tomorrow!
@char0701 I’ll be praying for you.
@danij823 congratulations!! *allow me to bask in your baby dust*
I’m determined not to POAS before my beta on Tuesday but cramps and twinges are making it very hard lol. Granted it’s only 3dp5dt. Also I’ve had a metallic taste in my mouth for the past too days? Is this all psychosomatic or is it the Endometrin talking?
@romeoandjuliet146 I’m doing alright overall, I just wake up too early these days and I’ve been getting weird dreams, so I feel kind of tired. I’ll take more rest in the afternoons if I can. Sending you sticky sticky vibes as early as now 💕
I just got my u/s from my clinic and my GS is measuring 7.7mm at 4w+6d. Yesterday’s 19mm was taken when the Gs was in an oval shape so dr said there isn’t any problem. Taking it one day at a time.
@holdinghope21 Yup, it’s difficult to endure not to test early, but for some (like me) not seeing the result of those sticks prevents the tendency of overthinking or worrying. So, I usually don’t test but this time,I did because I have some cheapies that are already expired and I didn’t wanna throw them 😁. That metallic taste is a promising sign. Good luck!!!
I don’t know about POSP, maybe you see PASP (Pregnant And Staying Pregnant)
@Bababatty thank you, I was waiting to see how the scan looks Tuesday then go from there. I do agree there are places with better ultrasound technology and will definitely go that route depending on how Tuesday goes.
@ashleyhj29 thank you, hoping for great beta results for you!
thankfully I am distracting myself. My mom and I are taking our annual mother and daughter trip this weekend. We get back the day of my ultrasound. I’m holding onto that 50% hope of success. I haven’t had any cramping or bleeding so fingers crossed.
Beta today was 21...low, but positive. My MD thinks it's bc I just started getting positive home tests...likely a late implanter. Going back Monday in hopes that it goes up to at least 60 by then. Ugh, beta hell!
Yes, I transferred 2. I actually took notes of my symptoms by each day. I have to say they were all REALLY mild, and I may have been reading into things. I didn’t even know if some of these were symptoms because they were so mild. Except for day 2 where the cramping was strong.
Here it is from my notes on my phone, I will say the biggest thing is being tired- all the time. some of it may be too much information, but here it is:
Day 2 and 3 - cramping. Tuesday- day 2 felt bad cramping on right side.
Day 3- cramping on left side. Twinges. Lower back pain day 3.
Day 3- watery discharge, twinges
Day 3 late-watery discharge, tight stomach in evening
Day 4 - slight pimples on chin- but this could be due to the new makeup , face wash etc. , really tired
Day 5 - boobs feel bigger
Day 6- slight back of neck pain, slight twinges around 4 pm, tired at night, headache nose hurts, stomach started cramping 7 pm stuffy nose
Day 7- feels a little like my period. Gassy. Tiny bit of nausea. Tiny bit of twinges/cramping. Stuffy nose, slight headache, lower back pain, tingles, cried and got dizzy on walk
Day 8- tired, back pain, stomach tightness, 5:30 pm- nausea. Feel really bad- like crap
@ashleyhj29 Congratulations on your beta! I know it's not as definitive as you would have liked, but it's still there and if your RE thinks it may just be a late implanter, that sounds promising! I'm glad you're able to distract yourself this weekend; good luck on Monday!
@KTB81 Hooray and congratulations! And Happy Birthday! I'm glad the dog tripping incident didn't have any ill effects on the embie(s). :-) What did you end up buying today?
@char0701 Keeping you in my thoughts and praying your u/s is all good on Tuesday!
I definitely get jealous of people who can just get pregnant with their second without having to plan around nursing and a pandemic, especially. But aside from the longer than either of us would have preferred age gaps between kids, I definitely see some plusses to having waited through what was hopefully the worst of the pandemic. Like spouses being able to come to appointments again and such. Bright side!
@char0701 I know you are nervous. I know you are holding onto the positive 50% and I’m holding onto it with you! Lots of prayers and love and peace 💜
AFM yesterday my ultrasound showed 9 follicles so I’m up one. Yay! Feeling pretty good just sore and bloated. Boobs started hurting this morning. Dr said ER will be later in the week either Wednesday or Thursday. Which sounds good to me, I have a busy work day on Tuesday so it takes some work stress off me to push out a day or two.
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DD turned 11 last week. Since we moved into a new house, that is not yet furnished I told her she could have a sleepover. So tonight, I will have 15 eleven year olds at my house! Im excited for her since she hasn’t been able to have a birthday party for the last two years. I never had a big birthday party like this growing up so I’m excited to give it to her.
@mojoflower 9 follicles are great!! I had 5 follies right up until the last 3 days of stim and then grew two more and had 7 follies on the day of trigger. They retrieved 10 eggs! So things can shift just like that. Holding thumbs and crossing fingers you get good quality as well as quantity. Hang in there.
@KTB81 CONGRATULATIONS! that is so cute you bought a onesie. It’s ok to have hope. Sometimes in the journey we forget to celebrate and just look at the next thing to worry about
@ashleyhj29 CONGRATULATIONS - a positive is a positive! And I’m praying for the continued growth of your baby
Update so after my lovely twinges and metallic taste I now have no symptoms. Just a lil tired. I’m hoping it’s all still good news. Haven’t POAS but beta is soon so send prayer
Thank God for this group- the love you’re sharing is life
@mojoflower So ER this week? Did you take off the day after? I think I remember still feeling sore the next day and was glad I had off. 9 is a good number of follicles!
@holdinghope21 It's normal not to feel any symptoms this early.
@KTB81 I remember my fertility clinic had a onesie with " Worth the Wait" on it. I like looking at baby clothes. It is also fun looking at maternity clothes.
afm my husband is out of town, so I have been giving myself the lupron injections. I have an ultrasound to check the lining on Friday.
Guys I am still shaking and in disbelief! After
so many years of treatment **TW 2 losses & 1 that did not take TW** today
we were finally able to hear/see a heartbeat for the first time!!! I completely
forgot to ask a number, but my RE did not care much about the details, she just
said all looks great. We graduated from
the clinic and will see my OBGYN at around 10 weeks. My symptoms keep coming and going, RE said
not to look so much into that, it is a lot of hormones involved and that is
completely normal.
I can’t stop smiling and crying!! Definitely feeling a lot more confident today.
My beta went from 21 to 31 today....not looking good. Staying on meds until another beta and US on Wednesday to make sure it's not ectopic....ugh. This process sucks...when will it be my time?!
@ashleyhj29 I am so, so sorry! You've been through such a rough road; I was so hoping this was the one for you. I'm sending you so much love and so many prayers right now.
@ashleyhj29 that’s heart breaking news. I’m so sorry. Sending you all the love.
@gabriellem99 congratulations. *singing pomp and ceremony*
My beta is tomorrow. 8/10 but I’m guessing the time differences can be tricky because we are all over the world. I live in Chicago IL USA. I am an emotional wreck. We have never got this far. I’m so excited and nervous. Trying not to pre grieve or pre celebrate. All in all today I’m a basket case.
Re: July/August 2021 FET
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! Got my calendar and on track with the estrogen. First U/S scheduled for 8/10.
@ashleyhj29 and @KTB81, sending you both tons of good juju for amazing betas! @KTB81, this website has really good info on what to expect depending on the dpt https://www.reddit.com/r/infertility/wiki/faq#wiki_results_and_data
@danij823 huzzah! so happy for you friend
@ashleyhj29 and @KTB81 GL on the beta tomorrow!!!
@ashleyhj29 I only transferred one. I asked my nurse if they were kinda high and she said yes and that she thinks I had a “good implanter “. Whatever that means lol
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@gabriellem99 That's exciting. First ultrasound coming soon!
@ashleyhj29 and @KTB81 looking forward to hearing some good news from you both tomorrow.
@KTB81 Did your birthday pass already? How did you celebrate?
@tinjp78 I'm glad you got to see the gs. How are you feeling?
@danij823 Congratulations!
@tinjp78 Hurrah! I'm so excited that you got to see the GS!
@romeoandjuliet146 Transfers will be here before we know it! I'll put my other answers in a spoiler as well. :-)*TW*
We don't know for sure but we think it's a boy. We didn't know what DD was before she was born, but when we transferred her we only had two PGS tested embryos and our RE asked if we preferred a boy or girl. So, since she's a girl, we assume the other one is a boy. But if the transfer works, I think we'll wait to find out until an ultrasound because that's what DH would prefer (even though I know they can tell you from bloodwork before then). What's yours -- if you're open to sharing? No worries if not!
And OMG YES. Everyone and their cousin seems to have had a second baby 18-24 months after their first. We would have tried for 24 months apart but with the pandemic it didn't feel safe and I wanted to keep nursing DD because she really liked BFing. But I also feel now like maybe we waited too long. And then I remind myself that every sibling relationship is different and there's probably not a perfect gap. Still, I've definitely started to feel that old jealousy I had when we were TTC DD and it seemed like everyone was getting pregnant. FX that we're next!
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@char0701 I’ll be praying for you.
@danij823 congratulations!! *allow me to bask in your baby dust*
I’m determined not to POAS before my beta on Tuesday but cramps and twinges are making it very hard lol. Granted it’s only 3dp5dt. Also I’ve had a metallic taste in my mouth for the past too days? Is this all psychosomatic or is it the Endometrin talking?
Ahhhhh the waiting kills
PS: What is POSP, FX and PUSP? Such a noob!
I just got my u/s from my clinic and my GS is measuring 7.7mm at 4w+6d. Yesterday’s 19mm was taken when the Gs was in an oval shape so dr said there isn’t any problem. Taking it one day at a time.
I don’t know about POSP, maybe you see PASP (Pregnant And Staying Pregnant)
FX: Fingers crossed
PUSP -> PUPO : Pregnant Until Proven Otherwise
@Bababatty thank you, I was waiting to see how the scan looks Tuesday then go from there. I do agree there are places with better ultrasound technology and will definitely go that route depending on how Tuesday goes.
thankfully I am distracting myself. My mom and I are taking our annual mother and daughter trip this weekend. We get back the day of my ultrasound. I’m holding onto that 50% hope of success. I haven’t had any cramping or bleeding so fingers crossed.
TTC #1 since 2017
Dx: MFI + Mild PCOS (AMH 6.9)
IVF Journey:
ER #1: 6/18/19; 15R/11M/9F/6 FROZEN 👶🏼 un-tested
FET 1: 8/01/19, Beta 8/14 = 9...Chemical pregnancy (transferred 2)
FET 2: 12/19/19...Negative Beta 12/30 (transferred 1)
Changed Clinics
FET 3: 3/9/20, Beta #1, 37, Beta #2, 26, Beta #3 51 - Chemical pregnancy (transferred 2)
ER #2: 6/2/2020; 31R/26M/18F/13 sent for PGS Testing
6 PGS Normal Embryos - 3 girls👶🏼 + 3 boys👶🏼
FET 4: 7/30/20, Beta 1:66 Beta 2: 110...Ectopic pregnancy @ 6 weeks with Male (transferred 1)
FET 5: 11/18/20, Beta 1: 97 Beta 2: 384 Beta 3: 1010....Miscarriage @ 7 weeks with Female (transferred 1)
FET 6: 3/9/21 - Canceled due to poor lining response
FET 6.5: 7/28/21 - Beta 1: 21.5 Beta 2: 31.4 Beta 3: 28 - Chemical pregnancy, Female (transferred 1)
FET 7: 12/8/21 - Beta 1: 9 Beta 2: - Chemical pregnancy, Male+? (transferred 2)
Beta is 1330!! I am so grateful and over the moon!
some of it may be too much information, but here it is:
Day 2 and 3 - cramping. Tuesday- day 2 felt bad cramping on right side.
Day 3- cramping on left side. Twinges. Lower back pain day 3.
Day 3- watery discharge, twinges
Day 3 late-watery discharge, tight stomach in evening
Day 4 - slight pimples on chin- but this could be due to the new makeup , face wash etc. , really tired
Day 5 - boobs feel bigger
Day 6- slight back of neck pain, slight twinges around 4 pm, tired at night, headache nose hurts, stomach started cramping 7 pm stuffy nose
Day 7- feels a little like my period. Gassy. Tiny bit of nausea. Tiny bit of twinges/cramping. Stuffy nose, slight headache, lower back pain, tingles, cried and got dizzy on walk
Day 8- tired, back pain, stomach tightness, 5:30 pm- nausea. Feel really bad- like crap
Day 9- crabby, sore boobs, feels like ovary pain
Day 10- not much, tired still
Day 11 shooting pain in boob and rib cage
Day 12- lower back pain
@KTB81 Hooray and congratulations! And Happy Birthday! I'm glad the dog tripping incident didn't have any ill effects on the embie(s). :-) What did you end up buying today?
@char0701 Keeping you in my thoughts and praying your u/s is all good on Tuesday!
@tinjp78 I'm glad your GS is looking good!
@romeoandjuliet146
@dani823 and @KTB81 and @ashlehj29 woohoo! Pregnant ladies!!!!
@char0701 I know you are nervous. I know you are holding onto the positive 50% and I’m holding onto it with you! Lots of prayers and love and peace 💜
AFM yesterday my ultrasound showed 9 follicles so I’m up one. Yay! Feeling pretty good just sore and bloated. Boobs started hurting this morning. Dr said ER will be later in the week either Wednesday or Thursday. Which sounds good to me, I have a busy work day on Tuesday so it takes some work stress off me to push out a day or two.
DD turned 11 last week. Since we moved into a new house, that is not yet furnished I told her she could have a sleepover. So tonight, I will have 15 eleven year olds at my house! Im excited for her since she hasn’t been able to have a birthday party for the last two years. I never had a big birthday party like this growing up so I’m excited to give it to her.
Hope everyone has a relaxing weekend!
@char0701 saying prayers for you. I am also holding onto that 50%
@mojoflower yes!!! Another follicle! Good luck with your ER!!!
@ashleyhj29 CONGRATULATIONS - a positive is a positive! And I’m praying for the continued growth of your baby
Update
so after my lovely twinges and metallic taste I now have no symptoms. Just a lil tired. I’m hoping it’s all still good news. Haven’t POAS but beta is soon so send prayer
Thank God for this group- the love you’re sharing is life
*TW*
@holdinghope21 Sending you prayers! Remind me when your beta is?
@holdinghope21 It's normal not to feel any symptoms this early.
@KTB81 I remember my fertility clinic had a onesie with " Worth the Wait" on it. I like looking at baby clothes. It is also fun looking at maternity clothes.
afm
my husband is out of town, so I have been giving myself the lupron injections. I have an ultrasound to check the lining on Friday.
@romeoandjuliet146 thanks for the encouragement! All the best for your lining check on Friday.
Guys I am still shaking and in disbelief! After so many years of treatment **TW 2 losses & 1 that did not take TW** today we were finally able to hear/see a heartbeat for the first time!!! I completely forgot to ask a number, but my RE did not care much about the details, she just said all looks great. We graduated from the clinic and will see my OBGYN at around 10 weeks. My symptoms keep coming and going, RE said not to look so much into that, it is a lot of hormones involved and that is completely normal.
I can’t stop smiling and crying!! Definitely feeling a lot more confident today.
@gabriellem99 Aww! How many weeks are you? I am so happy for you guys! I bet it was so amazing to hear that little heartbeat!
@holdinghope21 - How was your beta today?
My beta went from 21 to 31 today....not looking good. Staying on meds until another beta and US on Wednesday to make sure it's not ectopic....ugh. This process sucks...when will it be my time?!
TTC #1 since 2017
Dx: MFI + Mild PCOS (AMH 6.9)
IVF Journey:
ER #1: 6/18/19; 15R/11M/9F/6 FROZEN 👶🏼 un-tested
FET 1: 8/01/19, Beta 8/14 = 9...Chemical pregnancy (transferred 2)
FET 2: 12/19/19...Negative Beta 12/30 (transferred 1)
Changed Clinics
FET 3: 3/9/20, Beta #1, 37, Beta #2, 26, Beta #3 51 - Chemical pregnancy (transferred 2)
ER #2: 6/2/2020; 31R/26M/18F/13 sent for PGS Testing
6 PGS Normal Embryos - 3 girls👶🏼 + 3 boys👶🏼
FET 4: 7/30/20, Beta 1:66 Beta 2: 110...Ectopic pregnancy @ 6 weeks with Male (transferred 1)
FET 5: 11/18/20, Beta 1: 97 Beta 2: 384 Beta 3: 1010....Miscarriage @ 7 weeks with Female (transferred 1)
FET 6: 3/9/21 - Canceled due to poor lining response
FET 6.5: 7/28/21 - Beta 1: 21.5 Beta 2: 31.4 Beta 3: 28 - Chemical pregnancy, Female (transferred 1)
FET 7: 12/8/21 - Beta 1: 9 Beta 2: - Chemical pregnancy, Male+? (transferred 2)
@ashleyhj29 sending you positive vibes. You have been through so much. Saying prayers for you hun.