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Infertility
LONG Update (pg mentioned)
Sorry this took so long, ladies. After my ultrasound, I had to go to class. Then we met my mom and her husband for dinner, and i'm just getting home now.
Since a few days after ET, my acu was saying that she felt very strongly that there were 2 babies. Honestly, DH and I felt the same way. Then last week something changed a little. I stopped feeling as strongly that there were two babies, and yesterday at my other class, I actually even told one girl that I thought there were two, and that we lost one of them.
I was right.
So, I'm a little sad to mention that we did lose a twin, but I'm THRILLED to report that we have 1 VERY healthy looking perfectly dating 6w1d embryo, with a little heart flickering away, and a heartbeat swish that we could hear very clearly.
The baby looks PERFECT. Exactly like an embryo at this age should look based on all of the pictures i've looked at.
He said that once we get to 8 weeks, our miscarriage chances drop to
<5%. So, it's just another 2ww for us. We'll have 2 more ultrasounds in the next two weeks, and my RE told me if I ever need to come see him during the rest of my pregnancy, just to call and make an appointment, and he'll see me no questions asked... even if I just want an u/s (which I'm sure I will). 
He offered to switch me from PIO to crinone supps, but I quickly turned that down. It's bad enough I check the paper for blood every time I pee... I can't imagine actually feeling discharge all the time. I'd have a heart attack. So, i chose to stick with the devil I already know.
Of the three fibroids, there's only one left (the other 2 must have shrunk after the cycle), and it's FAR away from the baby, and nowhere near the uterine cavity. He doesn't see it as an issue for the pregnancy.
One funny thing, during the u/s he asked if I knew I had to pee. I said of course I do, and I already did while I was waiting... twice. And then my husband chimes in that I also peed once on the way down to his office and twice at lunch before our appointment. He cracked up, and told us about an iPhone app that helps you find a bathroom, no matter where you are.
I swear I've never peed so much in my life.
Anyway - ladies, thank you for thinking about me. It's sweet to know that people were waiting for my update.
Without further ado.... our little baby smudge:
Dx: MFI, DOR, 9 Fibroids and homozygous MTHFR
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Re: LONG Update (pg mentioned)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Awesome news!!!!!!!!! So happy you have a little healthy one cooking away in there!!
Sorry about the second baby. I will keep you all in my thoughts!!
I'm SO very happy for you, Gen. I'm sorry about the loss of the twin, though. It must have been a bittersweet ultrasound.
I'm praying for a happy, healthy, and joyous nine months for you!
Unexplained Infertility
After two Clomid cycles, three injectable IUI cycles, two IVFs, two miscarriages, and one lap surgery, IVF #2 has brought us our little boy!
TTC #2
After months of being postponed or cancelled, FET #1.3 (Natural FET) brought us twin girls!
IVF #1-4=BFN IVF #5=BFP! U/S on 5/3 revealed TWINS!
Honestly, I was okay with the ultrasound because i knew already. It wasn't a surprise - it was just a little surreal that I was right.
LOVING my healthy smudge and we're just so happy.
Interestingly, I've been having cramping in 2 specific places in my uterus since 2-4dp3dt. One place, on the left, stopped bothering my last week. It was where the empty sac was. the place i've been having all of this periodic cramping on the right looks to be EXACTLY where my smudge is implanted.
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"If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn."
I am sorry about the loss of your twin. :-(
Many congrats on your little one though!
I am so happy about your perfect little one growing.
Congrats cutie
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)
It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
DX: Premature ovarian failure
::::SAIFW::::: People call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute. - Rebecca West
WE'VE BEEN MATCHED WITH A SWEET LITTLE BOY!! -4/5/11
Me - DX Hashimoto's Disease, Hypothyroid, Rheumatoid Arthritis
DH - DX Azoospermia - Sertoli Cell Syndrome
DS-IUI #1-4 BFN IVF #1 - BFP! It's a boy!!!
I'm so sorry that you lost the twin. It's so strange how our intuition sometimes works.
But the rest of the visit sounds like fabulous news! Congratulations!!!! So happy for you!
BTW, also sounds like you have an amazing RE.
TTC since 2007
6 IUIs, 3 IVFs, and 2 m/c :< PCOS, Blood Clotting Disorder & MFI
IVF #2 Aug 2011 is a BFN:<
IVF #3 March 2012 is a BFN
Not sure what to do now. Sad and lost.
PCOS diagnosis~can't remember how many years ago
Several cycles of Clomid with OBGYn ~BFNs
11-09 Initial Consult with RE
12-09 Changed to a different RE
1-2010 CCT-BFN
2-2010 Rest Cycle, Waiting for AF..where are yOU?
3.5.2010 RE found a cyst....Rest another month
3.12.10 AF
3.13.10 Cyst still there....on BCP until next month
4.10.10 Starting Lupron/Gonal-F/Luveris
April 2010 IVF #1 ~ BFP
5.5.10 Beta #1~150
5.7.19 Beta #2~300
5.19.10 1st u/s 2 sacs~~
5.25.10 2nd u/s 2 heartbeats~twins
EDD 1.12.11
Delivered on 11.28.10 due to HELLP syndrome at 33w 4days
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My blog: Making Me Mom
IVF #1 = BFP!! So blessed to have our baby boy! IVF #2 = Convert to frozen - 1 frostie! IVF #3 = Convert to frozen - 1 frostie! FET #1 = 8/14, Two transferred, One stuck! Praying for another healthy miracle! Due: 5/2/13
Congrats!! I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your twin, but glad to hear that everything looks great otherwise. What a beautiful u/s pic.
Congrats again!!!