Hi Ladies,
Once again, thanks so much for all of your support
after my last post (I still don't know how to link posts, but I wrote
my last one on 2/17/10). Brief recap: I'm pregnant with High Order
Multiples following an IUI in which I had two mature follies (but
apparently, 3 immature follies that caught up). I followed my doctors'
instructions to the T, and did not try to do anything to "up my odds"
(i.e. sneaking in intercourse or messing with my dosages).
I went back this morning for a follow up u/s, at 8 wks, 2 days. As of this morning, all 4 babies are still "in residence" and all appear to be on track and have strong heart beats. However, there was one surprise...the nurse found a 5th heart beat today, so I now am pregnant with 5. You'd think I would've been shocked by this, but honestly, at this point, I think I'm numb to it all. I've been referred to a Peri and am awaiting a call back from the office to schedule my first appointment.
The good news is that I had a wonderful vacation with my H in Mexico. It was relaxing and I feel refreshed. I feel fine, physically, which I'm grateful for, but totally astonished by, considering. Obviously, my H and I will be making some difficult decisions in the coming weeks. I'm trying to wrap my head around all of this still.
Anyway, I just wanted to update you and
thank you all again for your continued support.
Re: Back From Vacation & Update-Long
oh... wow... that is not what you wanted to hear, huh?
you will be in my prayers for your decisions coming up... know that you are supported here either way you go!!
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oh honey, i'm so sorry. that is scary.
i wish you the best in the decisions you have to make. {{hugs}}
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WOW, if anyone needed a vacation, it was you!
Good Luck with your decisions. We are here for you!
Take care of yourself!
Wow! I think I'd be numb too! All of that from an IUI...amazing!
Good luck with probably the most difficult decision you'll ever have to make in your life. I don't think any of us can really provide any guidance other than our thoughts and prayers.
Holy cats.
Please stick around - you will always find support here. I'm sorry for the decisions you're faced with, and I hope you're able to find peace. I'm glad the vacation was relaxing - it sounds like you needed it!
I would be beside myself. and have to say I'd be thinking along the same lines as you are. I also had IUI and was really taken back that both mature follies took because nothing took prior to that IUI.
Okay, we're here for you. Let us know how everything is going and thanks for the update! I've been thinking about you since your original post.
(((((((hugs)))))))
You and your DH are in my T&P. Keep us updated, no matter what you decide.
I can't even imagine how you must feel right now. I am really glad that you had a nice vacation with DH so you can clear your mind about all of it.
2 chem preg, 4 failed IUIs, 2 canc IVFs, 2 BFN IVFs, IVF #5 = BFP!!!
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First u/s 3/29 @ 5 weeks 2 days - 3 sacs 6 weeks 3 days - 3 heartbeats 8 Weeks - Lost Baby C, Babies A and B going strong
Oh hon. {{HUGS}}
You don't have to tell us every single step in the decision process, but if you come back in a month with a ticker of twins, no one will judge or say a thing.
I think I would have fainted getting that news!
Whatever you decide, you have our COMPLETE support. Big hugs!
I wish you the best in the weeks ahead, and I hope you'll be around to hang out with us no matter what you decide.
I'm sorry that you are dealing with such a difficult decision. In the end you'll need to decide what is right for you and your family and not worry about what other feel or thing. You will be in my thoughts.
I'm glad you enjoyed your vacation and had the opportunity to relax.