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XP: Graduated from RE & update on the babies
Wow, what a bittersweet day it was. Yesterday was my last appt with my RE. I almost didn't know how to feel.....it was so surreal to think, if things continue to go well, that I'll never be back there. I'm sure you all felt similarly. I guess it's just hard to imagine life w/o RE appts, and treatments, and shots, and tears. But, I'm absolutely ecstatic to be moving on! It was just hard to say goodbye to everyone there, but we promised to come back and visit 
On to the babies.....The sad news first - Baby C's heart had stopped beating. All he could see remaining was a small sac and fetal pole. Even though we knew he was fading, it was tough to say goodbye. He'll always be a part of us. On the good side, Babies A and B looked fantastic I was 8w5d and Baby A measured 8w6d w/ a heartbeat of 175. Baby B measured 8w4d w/ a heartbeat of 173. He was able to get a really clear picture of Baby A and we could see a face, hands and feet. He even did a little 'baby wiggle' for us! It was unreal. Baby B was harder to see, but was still moving around and looked perfect. They gave us more u/s pictures and made a DVD for us. He said I could stop my meds any time, but I have about a week left of PIO & supps, so I think I'll just use what's left then stop. My peri wants to keep me on the Lovenox, though. My next appt is with him on Tuesday.
It's all starting to feel a little more real now and I'm feeling more and more excited. I've just had my guard up for so long, and it's truly amazing to think this is finally happening for us
TTC #1 since 6/07, Dx = Ovulatory dysfunction, DOR, and autoimmune issues ~
4 Clomid cycles, 1 Femara Cycle, 6 Injectible IUI cycles~
4 Chemical PG's ~
IVF #1 Dec '09 = BFP!! Beta 8dp3dt = 68 10dp3dt = 276 16dp3dt = 1511 ~
First U/S 1/14 = 3 Heartbeats!!!
Lost Baby C at 8w5d
Emergency Cerclage at 22wks saved our babies lives
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Re: XP: Graduated from RE & update on the babies
Again, sorry for your loss, and congrats on two healthy beans! I wrote about 9 weeks ago that i was graduating from my RE as well, I know exactly how you feel!
I felt normal for the first time in a long time, just an average pregnant chick (although with the added blessing of multiples)!!! Congrats, girl, it's a very big milestone!!
Twin boys born too early at 17w4d and 18w2d in February 2010
Transabdominal cerclage placed September 2010
DS born at 35w1d in February 2011
Twin girls born at exactly 36w in February 2013
Happy to hear A&B are doing so well. Sorry about C.
It's funny, my final appt was last Friday w/my RE and all this week, I kept thinking...oh when do I have to go in?? I also have stopped all meds and have woken up in the middle night and 1/2 asleep end up in panic mode thinking I forgot to take my shot or pill or something lolol.
Congrats and welcome!
I've been where you've been! It's tough but it makes the pregnancy feel a little more "normal" when you stop seeing the RE. Ours is quite the comedian and when he released us he said "Don't forget to call me and tell me how much you miss me when you're waiting in the lobby for over 30 mins to see the regular OB!" ...So true! I had to wait forever when I went to the OB for the 1st time and I was missing the RE bad!