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12 weeks today!

irishgirl0525irishgirl0525 member
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I can't believe I've made it this far. It's unreal.

I have my NT scan a week from today so I will breathe better when I see that there is still a heartbeat. Until then, I am not going to be relaxed.  But I'm still happy to have hit this milestone :)   And who am I kidding, I won't be relaxed even after that.

I haven't really got a bump other Than the belly I normally have, so when that starts getting bigger ill feel better too.  Last night I dreamt that I could feel the baby like a ball in my stomach so I felt better but when I woke up I realized it was just a dream.  

When am I going to stop with this anxiety? Probably never, right? 

TTC since 3/2010. Me 41, DH-49. After 3 years, 6 IUIs and several IVFs we have finally have our beautiful baby girl, born on 11/7/13.



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  • RedLuciaRedLucia member

    12 weeks is a great milestone.

    I bet you will feel more relaxed at different times during pregnancy especially once you can feel the baby moving. Anxiety comes in waves for me. I feel relaxed a lot and then, more anxiety immediately preceding a prenatal appointment.  

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  • GuennieGuennie member
    Yay, I'm so happy for you!!! It's impossible to never worry when you've suffered previous losses, so try not to be hard on yourself and realize that it probably will indeed come and go in waves. But I think the best thing you can do is make a very concentrated effort to focus on the good and let yourself feel joyful you have a lot to celebrate!! I'm a week and a half behind you, counting the seconds to second tri...I understand the anxiety. First tri has been awful for me, but I just keep thinking positive and I know it's helping my body do what it needs to do. Whenever you find yourself starting to get those scary thoughts try to counteract them with something positive. It sounds simple but it's really helped me! Again so happy for you, Big Hug!!!
    Me:41, DH:41 Positive for MTHFR mutations- one copy C677T, one copy A1298C. One daughter born on Thanksgiving in 2013. Six losses.
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  • 10-4LilBuddy10-4LilBuddy member

    Hooray for 12 weeks! I hit 12 weeks yesterday, so I understand your worry. I did my NT scan last week and got my results for the Mat21 test this morning. Both kiddos are doing great. I think I may finally relax and start enjoying my pregnancy.

    I think once you see your baby on the NT scan and get the reassurance, you will be able to relax a bit more. I also bought a home doppler to help with those moments when my imagination got away from me. I don't use it very often, but I noticed my blood pressure going up when I worried and I wanted to make sure that I kept my stress levels in check. Good luck!

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  • ELF4321ELF4321 member
    I felt much better after my NT. Congrats on making it this far!


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  • ELF4321ELF4321 member
    image104LilBuddy:
    Hooray for 12 weeks! I hit 12 weeks yesterday, so I understand your worry. I did my NT scan last week and got my results for the Mat21 test this morning. Both kiddos are doing great. I think I may finally relax and start enjoying my pregnancy.


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  • danieleandwaynedanieleandwayne member
    12 weeks is a HUGE milestone! Enjoy each one of them as you hit them!

    And yes, you will worry after your NT scan anyhow. This is the beginning of worrying about this child for the rest of your life... Big Smile
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  • Mayzie15Mayzie15 member
    Wahoo 12 weeks I'm so excited for you! As for the anxiety I still have it everyday. It does get better the further out you are but it's still there for me too. Take it all in a day at a time and try to cherish the happy moments I know easier said than done :

    Me 38 MH 41 - TTC since June 2010 - dx with Severe MFI. Straight to IVF with ICSI. IVF #1 - ER 06/13/12 - 9 Eggs Retrieved - 4 ICSI'd - only 2 fert. 06/15/12 - 2DT - 3 cell & 6 cell with fragmentation. Beta 06/29/12 - IVF #1 = BFN. 07/20/12 - WTF Appt -Told by our RE to quit IVF. Second Opinion from RE is good. IVF#2 - November 2012. Estradiol Pills Started 11/6. Stims start 11/16. ER 11/26 - 7 eggs retrieved - all mature. 4 fertilized with ICSI. ET 11/29 Transferred 3 embryos. Beta is 12/10. 1st Beta 81 2nd Beta 160 and 3rd beta 360!!! First U/S 12/21/12 - We saw one beautiful gest. sac. 2nd U/S is 01/04/2013 - H/B 183 02/05/13 - NT Scan - everything looks good and IT'S A BOY!  Aiden was born 08/20/2013.

    IVF #2 is in progress.  ER was 05/12/14 - 11 eggs retrieved, 8 fertilized with ICSI.  ET was 05/15/14 - we transferred 3 embryos as we did on the cycle my son was conceived.  We were able to freeze 3 embryos. Beta is scheduled for 05/26/14.  1st beta - 111.  2nd beta - 159 didn't double :( 3rd beta Friday 5/30) - not a lot of hope left. Beta # 3 is 247 - probably ectopic.  Beta # 4 is 813 - possibly vanishing multiple sydrome?  06/05/14 - 5w4days - first U/S - we see a gestational sac and yolk - still have hope!  06/17/14 - 7w1day - U/S and saw and heard the heartbeat - Finally!  06/27/14 - 8w4days - Baby and heartbeat look and sound great :)  EDD 02/01/14 and It's a boy!


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  • emikatemikat member
    Congrats on reaching this milestone!  It's a big one!  I probably didn't start to relax until 20 weeks!  It's just the PGaL brain.  I'm still worried all the time about random stuff.  I started to feel a tightness in my pelvis around 11 -12 weeks, so your dream of feeling a ball in you stomach may soon come true.  Good luck with the NT scan!
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  • happywifemomofonehappywifemomofone member
    COngrats on leaving 1st tri behind!!  Just take it a day at a time and rejoice in the moments that you can relax on your way to mommy hood!
    TTC since 10/09 Me-43 DH-44 RE and testing 10/10-11/10, Recommending IVF 1/11 New RE AMA and DOR-DH low motility IVF #1.1 cancelled 3/11 due to poor response IVF #1.2 May 2011, one perfect 8-cell embryo, 3dt-BFN, IVF #2.1 Converted to IUI d/t poor response. New RE 9/2011. IVF 2.2 completed using HGH,EPP,DHEA, Q-10 and accupuncture. Transferred one 8-cell, grade one embryo on 10/19. BFP 10/31/11 Chemical pregancy on 11/2/11. Started stims for IVF #3, our final try, on 12-2-11. ET on 12/18. Transferred 3 Grade A embryos-BFFN Planning DE IVF, late March/early April- Donors ER expected to be 4/2-4/4. PAIF/SAIF welcome
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  • AbeilleAbeille member
    The worry never stops...I think it's just a part of mommyhood., but hitting the 12 week mark is a great milestone. Best of luck at your upcoming NT scan!
    Me: 38, PCOS/ DH: 37

    DD born 12.21.09, conceived w/ injects and IUI



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  • MrsNukemMrsNukem member
    12 weeks is awesome! Though the worry never stops, there is always the next thing on the list to worry about. Take it one day and one milestone at a time!

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    FSH: 17.9, AMH: 2.2
    IVF#1 w/ICSI: ER 4/3: 5R,4M,4F
    ET 4/6 All 4 (1-8A+, 2-8A-, 1-3A) BFP#3
    Two weeks of beta hell = Blighted Ovum
    IVF#2 Aug/Sept: ER 8/27: 4R,3M,3F
    ET 8/30 (1-8A+, 1-6A+)
    Beta#1 9/10: 350; Beta#2 9/12: 796; Beta#3 9/20: 9155
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  • dhreczuckdhreczuck member
    Welcome to 2nd Tri!!! I agree that unfortunately the worry never really goes away but it does get better, getting through all the testing stuff is definately a relief. 
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  • irishgirl0525irishgirl0525 member

    Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I had some wicked morning sickness this morning, and i know that isn't supposed to mean that everything is ok, but I felt a little better thinking that my hormones are still in high gear. 

    I haven't had it too bad, but when it hits, it hits hard. I shouldn't complain too much since I haven't experienced what Guen has. 

    TTC since 3/2010. Me 41, DH-49. After 3 years, 6 IUIs and several IVFs we have finally have our beautiful baby girl, born on 11/7/13.



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  • goatgirlnycgoatgirlnyc member

    imagedanieleandwayne:
    12 weeks is a HUGE milestone! Enjoy each one of them as you hit them!

    And yes, you will worry after your NT scan anyhow. This is the beginning of worrying about this child for the rest of your life... Big Smile

    Couldn't have said it better myself. Congrats on your 12 week mark! 

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