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Pregnant after IF
may2806
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First u/s and very, very cautious intro
may2806
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Hi ladies: I've been reluctant to post an official intro because I feel like I'm "jinxing it", which is ridiculous, but I think I need to start posting here instead of the IF Vets board out of sensitivity to them. So I'm knocking on wood as I write this...
My very long history of IF and loss is in my siggy. I had my first u/s this morning at 5w3d which showed one very clear gestational sac and the beginnings of a yolk sac (I couldn't see the yolk sac on my little screen but the dr could see it on hers); and possibly one other sac. The second sac was measuring properly but was not clear, so the doctor is less confident about that one making it. That was the one she found first so I got really nervous, when all of a sudden there was another sac as clear as day! As long as one is growing I will be ok.
So, I am very relieved I am not having another ectopic; however this is the week I had a missed m/c after my first IVF two years ago, so I'm still so nervous. If I make it to a heartbeat I think I will relax a little, but right now I just don't feel like this is a successful cycle yet.
Any words of wisdom to help me relax?
Dx: High FSH, stage IV endo, homozygous C677T MTHFR and PAI-1
Early loss 10/08
Lap 1/09
IVF #1 "natural IVF" - 1 egg retrieved, missed m/c
Tried several mini-stim cycles with no response
Switched clinics - dx'd as carrier for Fragile X
IVF #2 MDL protocol Jan/Feb converted to IUI, BFN
IVF #2 take 2: Antagonist, one embie, BFN
IVF #3: Antagonist, no fertilization
One last ditch effort at OE IVF (antagonist with Clomid) cancelled
DE cycle #1 Jan/Feb 2011, BFP, ectopic
DE cycle #2 June/July 2011 - BFP
10/28/11 Baby girl lost at 17 weeks due to pre-term labor. We love and miss you.
DE cycle #3 June/July 2012 - BFP, twins, both heartbeats stopped, D&C
2 frosties but don't know what's next
FET Dec 2012: BFP! Praying this one sticks for the long haul!
Early loss 10/08
Lap 1/09
IVF #1 "natural IVF" - 1 egg retrieved, missed m/c
Tried several mini-stim cycles with no response
Switched clinics - dx'd as carrier for Fragile X
IVF #2 MDL protocol Jan/Feb converted to IUI, BFN
IVF #2 take 2: Antagonist, one embie, BFN
IVF #3: Antagonist, no fertilization
One last ditch effort at OE IVF (antagonist with Clomid) cancelled
DE cycle #1 Jan/Feb 2011, BFP, ectopic
DE cycle #2 June/July 2011 - BFP
10/28/11 Baby girl lost at 17 weeks due to pre-term labor. We love and miss you.
DE cycle #3 June/July 2012 - BFP, twins, both heartbeats stopped, D&C
2 frosties but don't know what's next
FET Dec 2012: BFP! Praying this one sticks for the long haul!
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Re: First u/s and very, very cautious intro
Welcome and good luck.
I have been working with my therapist on controlled breathing and relaxation techniques every time I feel overwhelming anxiety. Maybe that will help? And Positive thinking has also been helping me- stay in the "now". I am KU right NOW. That can be hard to do, but it does help me get grounded when negative thoughts start to creep in.
Hope you feel better soon and can enjoy it!
So glad to see you over here! I think you saw exactly what could be expected - when is your next u/s?
I don't know how any of us got through these pregnancies until we had regular movement but just know that it's okay that you are scared to death and we're all here with you. How are you feeling?
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
*Cautiously expecting baby girls on November 28, 2011*
This exactly! I know it's easier said than done, but try and take it day by day and u/s by u/s! I have everything crossed for your next u/s!! Thinking of you and sending tons of hugs!!
Because we're fancy like that.
5 REs + 3 surgical hysteroscopies for septum/lap + 3 failed IUIs
IVF w/ICSI/AH & acu = BFP!, unexplained spontaneous m/c @ 8w2d (our little girl),
FET w/acu = BFP!, B/G twins!, lost MP @19w, dx w/funneling cervix @20w,
twins nearly lost to IC @21w, saved by rescue cerclage, 17P & 16w of bedrest
Our twins born @36w4d via CS when A came foot first
Thankful for every day
i'm so happy to see you over here. I don't have any words of wisdom to make the anxiety go away, as I'm still dealing with it. Each day it gets a little better so hang in there. Glad to hear you have one good looking sac.
Huge congrats on getting to this point. With everything you have been through you need to celebrate every milestone.
~Lauren~
**SAIF always welcome.**
After 2+ years, 3 losses, 3 surgeries, 2 IVFs and 1 FET our little girl is here.
my read shelf:
Read in 2011: 56/55
Read in 2012: 31/30
Read in 2013: 1/25
Welcome! I know it's hard to not let your guard down. I'm glad to see you here! And yay for a good u/s!! I hope things continue to go well for you!!!!!
I don't have many words of wisdom. I am still worrying but haven't had a reason to with this pregnancy. I guess just take each day as it comes and be grateful for each day that your pg. It's so tough to not worry when you've had numerous losses. I pray that this pregnancy is a sticky one for you!
TTC #1 since Jan 09
Jul 2010 - HSG, SA, U/S BW - all clear
Nov 2010- Mar 2011 - 50mg Clomid, HCG Trigger & IUI 1-4 All BFN
Apr/May 2011 break
June 2011 - New RE, New Plan
July 2011 - Gonal F, Ovidrel & IUI #5
July 2011 surprise BFP on a break cycle before injects!!! Please let this be it!
Cautiously expecting our miracle on Feb 25, 2012
Welcome and congratulations! I just had my first u/s at 6 wks, and was so nervous that morning I couldn't think straight... I'm pretty sure I didn't take a breath while I was having the ultrasound until the gestational sac came into view... It is so nerve-wracking!
I agree with a PP that it's OK to live in the moment, just a little bit. You are pregnant right NOW. You have one sac exactly where it should be. That is a success in and of itself.
Congrats and lots of wishes for a relaxing week until you get to see that heartbeat!