Pregnant after IF

I Think We're Opening The Envelope...

When DH and I went for the a/s we had the tech put a picture of the baby's "goods" with a note about the gender in an envelope.  We've had it for over a month.  We weren't sure whether we were going to stay team green or open the envelope. 

I've kind of been thinking, it's going to be a surprise whenever we find out, whether it's at an u/s, at the birth, etc.  I think it could be cool to make a little event out of it...we're thinking we're going to dinner and do it tonight.

I'm excited but also nervous b/c finding out the gender just takes you one more step closer to getting attached...does anyone know what I mean? 

TTC in 2008. Stage II/III endo, Hashimotos hypothyroid, low morph (3%).
2 cycles Clomid/Ovidrel/TI/Crinone=BFN.
IUI #1 - 4 Follistim/Ovidrel/IUI/Crinone = BFN.
IVF #1 - Antagonist w/ ICSI 4/10. 17 retrieved, 5DT of 2, BFN :(
IVF #2 - Long Lupron w/ ICSI 6/10. 15 retrieved, 3DT of 2, BFFN!!
Lap 7/21/10
IVF #3 - Clomid/Antagonist w/ ICSI 10/10. 14 retreived, 3DT of 3, BFP 10/20 but m/c. No HB 11/15/10 - D&C 11/17/10.
FET - 2 blasts, 1 survived the thaw. Transfer 2/19. Beta #1 3/1 375, Beta #2 3/3 885, Beta #3 3/8 4261, Beta #4 3/11 9005. U/S 3/8 1 sac 1 yolk, U/S 3/16 1 heartbeat 114bpm!

 

James born Oct. 24th 2011 via c-section at 38 weeks!

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Re: I Think We're Opening The Envelope...

  • Wow, I can't believe you've resisted looking at the envelope for over a month! I think I would have teared that sucker open as soon as I got home, and we plan on keeping it a surprise until delivery. It's been really hard not finding out...

     I say if you want to know, go for it! It's all on how you want to experience things :)

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    Wow, I can't believe you've resisted looking at the envelope for over a month! I think I would have teared that sucker open as soon as I got home, and we plan on keeping it a surprise until delivery. It's been really hard not finding out...

     I say if you want to know, go for it! It's all on how you want to experience things :)

    This! I think the experience will be special whether its at the birth or over an intimate dinner.  Enjoy your surprise!



    TTC#1 for 19 months with PCOS and MFI IUI#3 + injectables = BFP!!!!  Beta#1-134(13dpiui) Beta #2-392(15dpiui) 
    #1 born December 2011
    TTC#2 - Beta #1 -51@10dpo Beta#2 -1353 @16dpo
    #2 born May 2013
    TTC # 3 June 2014 BFP 12-1-14
    #3 born August 2015 
    #4!!!!!!! due June 2017 
  • Ditto! I can't believe you resisted for a month! DH and I wanted to know as soon as possible. Enjoy your dinner and the surprise!
    TTC Since 01/09
    Unexplained IF
    Clomid cycle 1-3 - BFN IUI 1-3 - BFN 
    IVF 1 - BFP 4/4/11 - It's a boy!
    FET 1 - BFP M/C 6/14
    IVF 2 - 33R/19F 12 PGS resulted in 5 normal embies
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  • We found out at 14 weeks, so we are definitely not patient:) You are right, it will be a nice surprise no matter when you find out. I think it sounds like a good plan.

    And I am so, so excited to find out what it is!!!! You're going to post right away, right? Wink

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  • I'm going to be an enabler and say DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And then share :) So excited for you !
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  • I get what you mean-it makes it even more real, and for someone with IF 'wounds' who always feel like something will go wrong, it can be hard. But, I say go for it, it will make it all the more real to you and hopefully give you one more thing to enjoy. You've had a rough week, you deserve some 'happy' news!

    I've always said-having a baby is surprise enough, no need to wait to find out :)

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    imageMelicakes:
    I'm going to be an enabler and say DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And then share :) So excited for you !

    This :)


    Diagnosed PCOS 2/07, TTC #1 since 8/09
    11/10 - Clomid Round 1 = BFN
    12/10 - Clomid Round 2 = BFN
    1/11 - Voluntary Break = BFN (duh)
    2/11 - Clomid Round 3 = BFN
    3/11 - Femara + IUI = BFP * Beta#1=56 * Beta#2=266
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    I think it's a wonderful idea.  Of course, I'm totally pro finding out.

    Enjoy the surprise!!! 

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  • Wow, you have some serious will power to have held off this long! Have fun tonight. :)
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  • flyckaflycka member
    Sounds like a great idea. Have fun and enjoy the moment!

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  • You go girl look in that envelope and have a great night out with hubby!





    2004- DX with PCOS

    6/2011- Gonal-F + Ganirelix + Oviderl and Crinone= BFP

    7/7/2011 Beta #1 119 Beta #2 563 Beta#3 4178



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  • wow! cant believe you held on to it for a month! have fun tonight! and yes, i know what you mean about the attachment.
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    TTC since July 2008
    IUI 1,2,3 BFN
    IVF #1 C/P, FET 1,2,3 BFN
    IVF#2 BFP

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