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Success after IF
GypsyEsq
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Proof betas mean squat when it comes to multiples
GypsyEsq
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Had my first u/s today - three gestational sacs. I'm still...processing. Honestly, I've had more than a few breakdowns. I feel blessed surely but also overwhelmed and a little stupid. I can't believe we rolled the dice and have rolled right into a HOM pregnancy. I also feel sad for my little girl even though I know she's unlikely to remember a life any different. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. The resolution was poor as we were at my RE's old office so he's having me come in again on Tuesday because he couldn't visualize cardiac activity. So for now we've got the right things in the right places but no confirmation of heartbeat(s). Basically it could go either way, and of course if I lose any (all) I'll feel like gigantic jacka$$ for having spent the afternoon crying but what can I say, I'm in shock?
Just a recap on my cycle -- I responded like crap on 300iu a night of follistim and on CD13/14 my LH started surging with 4 follicles measuring 15mm,14mm, 14mm, and 14mm. So I triggered and did an IUI with my RE nurse saying she'd seen a "couple" of pregnancies resulting from 15mm-14mm follicles.
I don't even know what to ask for...I want these babies to be ok. I want my family to be ok. I want everything to work out. But I'm scared. So just any good thoughts would be awesome. Thanks ladies.
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Re: Proof betas mean squat when it comes to multiples
It's still early so anything can happen. If it is trips everything will work out, it just takes time to process. I know you're thinking that this will have a negative impact on your DD but a busy house with lots of kids is always the most fun IMO.
Congrats momma, t&p's for a happy, healthy pregnancy (however it turns out).
TTC #2 with PCOS since September 2009
BFP, Femara 7.5mg, Ovidrel, IUI. Beta #1 17dpIUI -495 Beta #2 19dpIUI-1031
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Gulp.
Try to wait for the facts. If trips are confirmed and on par, then we'll all help you freak out ;-) Hang in there, momma! (but congrats on 1 foot forward. or 3, lol)
Everything here!
My girls were 15.9mm and 14.6mm respectively -- they'd like to have some little follie company. ;-)
Many hugs to you, GypsyEsq. I can understand being so overwhelmed and having so many emotions about it. I'll be thinking of you and your littlest ones. (((HUGS)))
Our Thanksgiving Day baby 11/22/07
Pregnant with #2 with LPD, uterine polyp/hysteroscopy, DOR (AMH = 0.17), 2 c/ps
Our early Christmas present 12/9/10
Wow! How exciting and absolutely terrifying at the same time! Just take it one day (one hour? minute?) at a time until you have more information. Its just a lot to process. There will be plenty of time to go through the details of life.
Hugs, Mama! And CONGRATULATIONS!
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!
That kind of news must be so overwhelming, but things will turn out okay. Congrats! A big family can be so much fun too!
sending hugs your way. I was terrified to be pregnant with triplets too (although we lost the identical twins very early on).
It's okay to cry and be scared. It's still very early, so just try to breathe and relax as much as you can.
TTC#2=July 2011: Surprise BFP: Chemical Pregnancy
All of this. Congrats and lots of hugs!
Thank you so much ladies, your kind words have been a balm to me tonight. I really do feel like a first class jerk but I hope and pray that everything does work out as it should. In the spirit of the season I will just enjoy this miracle and take a zofran and enjoy some solid food for the first time in a couple of days.
zombie hugs for all
Wow! That is definitely something to adjust to.
Thinking of you!
-----Lisa-----
As others have said, this is a lot to process. Will be thinking of you and hope that everything works out in a way that is best for your family.
( and congrats!
)
Dx: PCOS, Anovulation, RPL
Born via emergency c/s February 9, 2008 - 9lbs, 3 oz!!!!
TTC# 2 since February 2010 - BFP #1 Sept 2010-(5mg Femara, 1500mg Met, Ovridel) Missed M/C at 10w2d, discovered at 13w2d, D&C at 14w
BFP # 2 - February 2011-(1500mg Met, HCG Injection) Missed M/C at 10w1d, discovered at 10w3d, D&C at 11w...RPL testing came back all normal.
Trying again. June 2011 - Clomid/1500 mg Met / Baby Aspirin - BFFN!
July 2011 Femara/1500mg Met/ Baby Aspirin - c/p
August 2011 - Femara/1500mg Met/ Baby Aspirin - c/p
September 2011 - Puregon/ 1500mg Met/ Baby Aspirin - BFFN!!!!
Well first and foremost...congratulations!!!
Second...I understand! I thought Paige would have a lesser childhood because we added 2 babies when she was just 18 months! But I can say now that she has blossomed, the babies are thriving, all is wonderful. I am blessed.
I am praying for you. Triplets. Wow!!! Praying for the best possible outcome, whatever that may be.
Xoxo
Oh my goodness! I understand having mixed feelings about things, it's a lot to take in. Just take it one day at a time and know that we are all here for you.
Congrats!
*Excessive scar tissue, blocked tubes*hypothyroidism*
IVF #1 BFN 10/07
IVF #2 w/ICSI & AH*C/P 5/09
Beta #1-33 Beta #2-50 Beta #3-10
FET 9/9/09*Transferred 2 Blasts*BFP!
Beta #1- 2991, Beta #2 - 6757
Holy cannoli I remember you posting about this and we talked about ganirelix, etc. to keep that surge down - and how probably one or two of those 14/15's would end up mature. Shows that everything you think you know can go right out the window sometimes. (Also - I missed altogether that you had a positive beta!)
First things first - HANG IN THERE. See what the scan shows. And DON'T FEEL BAD no matter what. In the life position I'm in right now - I would crap my pants and hell yeah I'd cry and freak out all day if someone saw 3 sacs in my ute. Please don't feel bad about this. You're having a normal reaction and not everything has to be "oh thank you!" grateful just because we're IF'ers.
See what Tuesday brings and then remember - you have 8 months (well, maybe 7) to figure this out. If it's a trio, or a duet, or even a singlet - he/she/they don't come next week. You can take some time and process and figure it all out.
A million HUGS to you!!!!
"When it comes to sleeping, whatever your baby does is normal. If one thing has damaged parents enjoyment of their babies, it's rigid expectations about how and when the baby should sleep." ~ James McKenna, Ph.D., Mother Baby Behavioral Sleep Center, University of Notre Dame
I know how the news of triplets feels - and there is nothing wrong with being sad, mourning a "normal" pregnancy, being worried sick, and being excited all at once. I'm pretty sure that's how most individuals react to such news. So please do not beat yourself up.
You are having all of the emotions you have because you are a good mom, because you love your babies, you know the risks, and you are scared.
Take it one hour at a time - let yourself feel whatever feels right.
Best of luck - I'll be praying for you and your family - and that the best possible outcome happens!
Funny sidenote - my trips made a trip to Disney World at about the same gestation as yours will be!
Holy crap!!!!! Three?!?!?! Wowowowowowow!
Big big big Ts and Ps coming your way...deep breaths and one day at time.
(((hugs)))
Thank you all so so much. Really sincerely thank you. I wish I could multi quote on this board but LVBlvd, LucyP and LCB thank you especially. All of your words just resonate so much.
LVBlvd I thought of your sweet Paige and your boys today when I was driving home and I felt like ok, there's one family I "know" that's managed a toddler and twins beautifully so I can do this.
And LucyP, thank you for validating my freaked-outedness (I know a lot of you have, and I appreciate all of you but LucyP you made me laugh out loud).
LCB thank you as well, I know you are a woman of very strong faith and admittedly I am not. I feel better knowing you are praying for me.
First off, CONGRATS! I'm so happy that things are looking on track so far.
I know the three thing is scary, here's hoping that everything turns out ok for all. (((HUGS))).
I am a runner, knitter, scientist, DE-IVF veteran, and stage III colon cancer survivor.
I know exactly how you feel. We transferred three embies at the advice of our RE during our IVF, knowing one was very poor. And, what do you know....it stuck. When I had my first u/s, and my RE said to me, "Well....you know the saying, when it rains, it pours??", and then I started to freak out. After 4 c/ps, never in a million years did I expect all 3 to stick. So, I don't fault you one bit, for going through with your IUI with 4 follies. I do think it is very early, though. So, hang on tight till your next u/s, and it will likely give you much more information. Our 3rd LO had a slow heart beat from the beginning, and was very small compared to the others. The drs did not expect it to make it, and the heart beat stopped around 8.5 wks.
It's ok to freak out....we did for several weeks. But, you and your family WILL be ok! I promise! You are so much stronger than you even realize
And your DD will be the BEST big sister these LO's could ever hope for 
We are here for you. Keep us posted 
First off Congrats!
Just take it one day at a time, it will all work out. You will adjust your life to meet your families needs! Andrea will love the babies and she will adjust just fine.
Wow. One day at a time sweetie - you can do this! Wishing you lots of peace, serenity and a happy and healthy 9 months!
(((hugs)))