My 3rd beta came back today at 292, up from 109 on Tuesday! I go back Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday for more betas and my first ultrasound is next Friday.
My progesterone isn't going up so I start 100mg 2x a day instead of 50mg 2x a day to supplement more before deciding if I need PIO.
My 3rd beta came back today at 292, up from 109 on Tuesday! I go back Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday for more betas and my first ultrasound is next Friday.
My progesterone isn't going up so I start 100mg 2x a day instead of 50mg 2x a day to supplement more before deciding if I need PIO.
(((HUGS))) to all who need them! Still lurk and pray for you all.
18 weeks and feeling pretty good. I feel the baby move almost every day now but it still doesn't feel real. I keep questioning if my belly is just fat, although I never really had a belly, and the little kicks are just in my head. Hopefully things will feel more real after our a/s on June 15th. We are so excited to see if we are team blue or team pink.
ETA: Please excuse my DH's Max Payne pointing a gun at my head. DH is my first child and loves his toys.
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I failed my 3-hour test last week so I have to meet with the MFM and his dietician tomorrow. I have moved to bi-weekly appointments with my OB until mid-July when I move to weekly appointments. I won't know until Friday how often I will be seeing the MFM
We have our elective 3-D u/s on Sunday and our baby shower is Sunday.
Had my last cervical check u/s today and everything looked great! Baby is measuring at 3lbs even (which is large, but still within the normal range). Here is a pic of the little guy...
~after 34 cycles we finally got our 2nd little bundle of joy~
My IF blog
We haven't seen our LO in 2 weeks so we are anxious to go to our appointment tomorrow morning. If all goes well we will be graduated from the RE and our appt with my OB is already scheduled for June 15th!
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
Hello 3T. Is it okay if I join the grad post. I know I haven't been an active poster since January. But I do miss you guys and am lurking and cheering you all on. Anyways, I found out on Friday that I'm pregnant again. (Maybe the fourth time is the charm? ) I've had 2 good betas and my u/s is next Wednesday.
Diagonsed PCOS TTC since May 2009
First M/C December 2010 Second M/C August 2011
Oct 2011~Second round clomid 50 mg; BFN
Nov 2011~Third round clomid 50 mg: BFP
Dec 11- Beta #1 91;Dec 13- Beta #2 186.2
Dec 27- third miscarriage
May 25th- Beta #1 369;May 27th- Beta #2 798
Baby girl born Jan 23, 9lbs 3oz, 21 1/2" long May 27th-Beta #1 80; May 29th- Beta #2 304; May 31st- Beta #3 860
Hi all! It's been awhile since I've checked in. Best of luck to those cycling/getting ready to cycle~ especially you Jez
We had our anatomy scan last Friday and everything looked really great. Still Team Green! Baby pic and bump pic in my blog: https://thepursuitofafamily.blogspot.com/
"I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted what I asked of him." ~1 Samuel 1:27
"Whatever it takes, we walk together." ~Pittsburgh Penguins My IF-turned-baby blog
(((HUGS))) to all who need them! Still lurk and pray for you all.
18 weeks and feeling pretty good. I feel the baby move almost every day now but it still doesn't feel real. I keep questioning if my belly is just fat, although I never really had a belly, and the little kicks are just in my head. Hopefully things will feel more real after our a/s on June 15th. We are so excited to see if we are team blue or team pink.
ETA: Please excuse my DH's Max Payne pointing a gun at my head. DH is my first child and loves his toys.
You look so cute! Can't wait to hear if you are having a boy or a girl!
I had my first u/s today at 5w2d (my ticker is off by a day) and we saw 2 gestational/yolk sacks. DH and I are in total shock and are just hoping that we see 2 heartbeats when we go back next week. No symptoms besides being very tired! Thinking of all of you every day.
(((HUGS))) to all who need them! Still lurk and pray for you all.
18 weeks and feeling pretty good. I feel the baby move almost every day now but it still doesn't feel real. I keep questioning if my belly is just fat, although I never really had a belly, and the little kicks are just in my head. Hopefully things will feel more real after our a/s on June 15th. We are so excited to see if we are team blue or team pink.
ETA: Please excuse my DH's Max Payne pointing a gun at my head. DH is my first child and loves his toys.
You look so cute! Can't wait to hear if you are having a boy or a girl!
I had my first u/s today at 5w2d (my ticker is off by a day) and we saw 2 gestational/yolk sacks. DH and I are in total shock and are just hoping that we see 2 heartbeats when we go back next week. No symptoms besides being very tired! Thinking of all of you every day.
Thanks!
YAY!!!! I am so excited for you! I will continue to hope and pray that you will have a wonderful 9 months. FX for two beautiful hb next week.
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Hello 3T! Congrats to recent BFPs with sticky vibes, lots of luck & ((hugs)) to go around! ::waves HI to katib::
This past week I have been thinking about my time on this board and how much it helped. One year ago I was a few days into my 2ww after IUI. Wondering if the lack of symptoms, but obsession for Chipotle guacamole could be a symptom of AF or an impending BFP. Here is my 3.5 month old & I today. T&Ps that you all get to experience this, whatever path may get you there.
"When the world says, 'Give up,' Hope whispers, 'Try one more time.'" -Anonymous
Hello 3T. Is it okay if I join the grad post. I know I haven't been an active poster since January. But I do miss you guys and am lurking and cheering you all on. Anyways, I found out on Friday that I'm pregnant again. (Maybe the fourth time is the charm? ) I've had 2 good betas and my u/s is next Wednesday.
Hey sweetie! Just want to say congratulations and I'm praying that the fourth time is the charm for you. Hoping for great betas!!
Hello 3T. Is it okay if I join the grad post. I know I haven't been an active poster since January. But I do miss you guys and am lurking and cheering you all on. Anyways, I found out on Friday that I'm pregnant again. (Maybe the fourth time is the charm? ) I've had 2 good betas and my u/s is next Wednesday.
Hey sweetie! Just want to say congratulations and I'm praying that the fourth time is the charm for you. Hoping for great betas!!
Hi all! It's been awhile since I've checked in. Best of luck to those cycling/getting ready to cycle~ especially you Jez
We had our anatomy scan last Friday and everything looked really great. Still Team Green! Baby pic and bump pic in my blog: https://thepursuitofafamily.blogspot.com/
I haven't been on here in a bit, and I'm so excited to see you at the halfway mark! It's going by so quick!
Hello 3T! Congrats to recent BFPs with sticky vibes, lots of luck & ((hugs)) to go around! ::waves HI to katib::
This past week I have been thinking about my time on this board and how much it helped. One year ago I was a few days into my 2ww after IUI. Wondering if the lack of symptoms, but obsession for Chipotle guacamole could be a symptom of AF or an impending BFP. Here is my 3.5 month old & I today. T&Ps that you all get to experience this, whatever path may get you there.
CLUCKY!!!!! Can it really be almost a year ago that you got your BFP?! I remember how happy and sad I was to lose you on the board. And it really just shows me how fast time flies!
Hello 3T. Is it okay if I join the grad post. I know I haven't been an active poster since January. But I do miss you guys and am lurking and cheering you all on. Anyways, I found out on Friday that I'm pregnant again. (Maybe the fourth time is the charm? ) I've had 2 good betas and my u/s is next Wednesday.
Hey Robeano! I know it's been a while since you were an active poster. But I think there are enough of us here that look at the check ins (and the old regs who come back to see how the grads are doing) that we'd love to hear your updates! T&P that fourth time is the charm for you for your sticky, take home robeano!
Hope it's okay if I bring little Ashley in late to the party. She hit 3 months on Tuesday and I can't believe she's already there! She's just awesome, and I am amazed by her every single day. I look at her, and I just can't believe how lucky I am.
I still lurk from my phone, and I'm always rooting for all of you. I hope that you all get good news very very soon. Good luck and hugs!!
Here's a pic of my little monkey in the dress I made her.
Hi everyone. Not a ton new here, had our maternity photos taken on Tuesday. Can't wait to see how they turned out. We had an OB appointment on Wednesday and was supposed to get an u/s but my insurance says they have to be done at the hospital now, so we are postponing for a bit. My baby shower is on Saturday and I am getting excited about that.
Will share photos at the next grad check in I hope. You are all in my thoughts. Hugs.
TTC since 2006
Me: 36 DH: 40
DH dx azoospermia My dx: RA & AMA
d-IUI's--6/10, 7/13 & 8/4: all BFN
d-IVF#1--Lupron/Menopur/Bravelle/Novarel; mini-dose protocol
ER: 10/25--18R; 14F; ET: 10/28--3dt of 2 embies; 3 blasts frozen
+ HPT 11/4; Beta #1--14dp3dt: 441; Beta #2--21dp3dt: 9298
One beautiful jelly bean growing! Saw h/b on 11/28 and 12/5!!!
P/SAIF welcome
<a href="http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b315/mandalinn/?action=view
Hope it's okay if I bring little Ashley in late to the party. She hit 3 months on Tuesday and I can't believe she's already there! She's just awesome, and I am amazed by her every single day. I look at her, and I just can't believe how lucky I am.
I still lurk from my phone, and I'm always rooting for all of you. I hope that you all get good news very very soon. Good luck and hugs!!
Here's a pic of my little monkey in the dress I made her.
She is beautiful!!
TTC since 2006
Me: 36 DH: 40
DH dx azoospermia My dx: RA & AMA
d-IUI's--6/10, 7/13 & 8/4: all BFN
d-IVF#1--Lupron/Menopur/Bravelle/Novarel; mini-dose protocol
ER: 10/25--18R; 14F; ET: 10/28--3dt of 2 embies; 3 blasts frozen
+ HPT 11/4; Beta #1--14dp3dt: 441; Beta #2--21dp3dt: 9298
One beautiful jelly bean growing! Saw h/b on 11/28 and 12/5!!!
P/SAIF welcome
<a href="http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b315/mandalinn/?action=view
Hello 3T! Congrats to recent BFPs with sticky vibes, lots of luck & ((hugs)) to go around! ::waves HI to katib::
This past week I have been thinking about my time on this board and how much it helped. One year ago I was a few days into my 2ww after IUI. Wondering if the lack of symptoms, but obsession for Chipotle guacamole could be a symptom of AF or an impending BFP. Here is my 3.5 month old & I today. T&Ps that you all get to experience this, whatever path may get you there.
CLUCKY!!!!! Can it really be almost a year ago that you got your BFP?! I remember how happy and sad I was to lose you on the board. And it really just shows me how fast time flies!
I miss you too!
"When the world says, 'Give up,' Hope whispers, 'Try one more time.'" -Anonymous
Katib - I just wanted to say I read your blog today and responded and I am so very pissed for you! I hope you find some resolve ASAP.
Update: I've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and it totally blows because between the OB, MFM and dietician there is a great lack of communication causing nothing but additional stress and worry for me. After meeting with the nutritionist, they put me on some insane, extremely high carb meal plan and my blood sugar skyrocketed (duhh!). I never ate like that before. So now, I'm supposed to stay on this insane, high carb meal plan and take diabetes medicine. Makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever, but I only hope and pray it has no adverse affect on the babies.
Other than that, I've been getting a few things picked out for the nursery. We hope to really get started on it within the next month. I've been cut down to half days at work already so I have plenty of time to come up with ideas. LOL
Hugs to everyone who needs them and good luck to all who are cycling!
Hope it's okay if I bring little Ashley in late to the party. She hit 3 months on Tuesday and I can't believe she's already there! She's just awesome, and I am amazed by her every single day. I look at her, and I just can't believe how lucky I am.
I still lurk from my phone, and I'm always rooting for all of you. I hope that you all get good news very very soon. Good luck and hugs!!
Here's a pic of my little monkey in the dress I made her.
OMG how precious! And what an adorable dress you made her! Love, love love!
Hi everyone. Not a ton new here, had our maternity photos taken on Tuesday. Can't wait to see how they turned out. We had an OB appointment on Wednesday and was supposed to get an u/s but my insurance says they have to be done at the hospital now, so we are postponing for a bit. My baby shower is on Saturday and I am getting excited about that.
Will share photos at the next grad check in I hope. You are all in my thoughts. Hugs.
Can't wait to see some pics from your photo shoot!!
I haven't posted much this cycle so I didn't share that I got my bfp on Sunday. I went in for betas on Tuesday 13dpo and it was 115. I go in again tomorrow for another beta then u/s on June 15th. We are in complete shock. Still rooting for everyone!
TTC #1 since 11/10 |
Diagnosed with PCOS 11/28/11 | Lap 1/20/12: stage 2 endo & cyst removal
Clomid- No response
Metformin 1500 mg
Femara 5mg + Trigger + TI Round 2 = BFP!
Beta 13DPO: 115, Beta 16dpo: 561 BFP Chart
Katib - I just wanted to say I read your blog today and responded and I am so very pissed for you! I hope you find some resolve ASAP.
Update: I've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and it totally blows because between the OB, MFM and dietician there is a great lack of communication causing nothing but additional stress and worry for me. After meeting with the nutritionist, they put me on some insane, extremely high carb meal plan and my blood sugar skyrocketed (duhh!). I never ate like that before. So now, I'm supposed to stay on this insane, high carb meal plan and take diabetes medicine. Makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever, but I only hope and pray it has no adverse affect on the babies.
Other than that, I've been getting a few things picked out for the nursery. We hope to really get started on it within the next month. I've been cut down to half days at work already so I have plenty of time to come up with ideas. LOL
Hugs to everyone who needs them and good luck to all who are cycling!
I saw your comment on my blog, and my husband was like "See?! Everyone in the biz knows it's BS!" Thanks for your advice!
As for your diet, as a diabetic I seriously don't get that at all! For me- controlling my blood sugar, it's always about the amount of protein. Sorry they're whacking out on your diet with too many carbs. But I hope the meds help and they know what's best for you. My meds mixed with my diet has actually gotten my A1C levels to where I'm just boarder line now so I totally love the meds.
I saw your comment on my blog, and my husband was like "See?! Everyone in the biz knows it's BS!" Thanks for your advice!
As for your diet, as a diabetic I seriously don't get that at all! For me- controlling my blood sugar, it's always about the amount of protein. Sorry they're whacking out on your diet with too many carbs. But I hope the meds help and they know what's best for you. My meds mixed with my diet has actually gotten my A1C levels to where I'm just boarder line now so I totally love the meds.
They put me on a low dose of Glyburide. That's a new one to me. I start taking it tonight so we'll see how it works. As for the carbs, they want me eating 45-60 grams at every meal and another 15-30 at three snacks a day! Not to mention all the protein I still have to eat. I think they kind of skimped on the protein, but I'm going to continue with the protein shakes the MFM recommended. We shall see.
Good luck with your decision regarding work. I know it's a tough call to make.
They put me on a low dose of Glyburide. That's a new one to me. I start taking it tonight so we'll see how it works. As for the carbs, they want me eating 45-60 grams at every meal and another 15-30 at three snacks a day! Not to mention all the protein I still have to eat. I think they kind of skimped on the protein, but I'm going to continue with the protein shakes the MFM recommended. We shall see.
Good luck with your decision regarding work. I know it's a tough call to make.
I had GD too & cried b/c of the amounts of food and how often I had to eat. It was CRAZY! Good thing is that if you keep up that sort of eating once babies are here, it will help you loose the weight afterwards.
"When the world says, 'Give up,' Hope whispers, 'Try one more time.'" -Anonymous
They put me on a low dose of Glyburide. That's a new one to me. I start taking it tonight so we'll see how it works. As for the carbs, they want me eating 45-60 grams at every meal and another 15-30 at three snacks a day! Not to mention all the protein I still have to eat. I think they kind of skimped on the protein, but I'm going to continue with the protein shakes the MFM recommended. We shall see.
Good luck with your decision regarding work. I know it's a tough call to make.
I had GD too & cried b/c of the amounts of food and how often I had to eat. It was CRAZY! Good thing is that if you keep up that sort of eating once babies are here, it will help you loose the weight afterwards.
I haven't posted much this cycle so I didn't share that I got my bfp on Sunday. I went in for betas on Tuesday 13dpo and it was 115. I go in again tomorrow for another beta then u/s on June 15th. We are in complete shock. Still rooting for everyone!
Sneaky Ellephunt! Congrats on your BFP! I hope your beta tomorrow shows great doubling progress,
I havent started posting in the Grad Check In yet - just because it doesnt seem real to me that this is actually happening!
SO here goes. I am officialy in 2nd Tri and 14 weeks tomorrow. All of the progesterone bloat has def turned to bump and I just look fat lol. Im praying for you ladies everyday and cant wait for all of us to be joined together on PAIF/SAIF.
TTC Since March 2010
DX: Ovulation Disfunction DH:low volume, but good
3 clomid cycles (50MG - 150 MG): No Response
Femara (5MG) 2/2012: Weak ovulation BFN
Femara (5MG) 3/2012: BFP!!!!
First u/s last week at 6w1d -- and we saw a h/b...and TWO babies! Now, the second baby was certainly a bit smaller (no h/b at that point yet), but the RE was pleased -- and told us there was a 50/50 chance that Baby #2 would stick around for the long haul (after some googling, it looks like he was referring to the whole Vanishing Twin thing).
We go back in next week, at which point I'll be 8w2d, and he said that by then we'll know with (almost) absolute certainty if we're looking at twins or not -- and assuming all looks good, I'll be discharged back to my OB! Yay!
TTC Since 11/10 due to Unexplained IF
4 Rounds of Clomid, 2 Rounds of Femara + IUI, 2 rounds of IUI+ Injectables (Bravelle + Menopur) = First BFP! TWIN GIRLS!
November 2, 2012 - Claire (2lbs 8.9oz) and Paige (2lbs 10oz) arrive at 29w3d due to PTL and pPROM at 28w5d
(((HUGS))) to all who need them! Still lurk and pray for you all.
18 weeks and feeling pretty good. I feel the baby move almost every day now but it still doesn't feel real. I keep questioning if my belly is just fat, although I never really had a belly, and the little kicks are just in my head. Hopefully things will feel more real after our a/s on June 15th. We are so excited to see if we are team blue or team pink.
ETA: Please excuse my DH's Max Payne pointing a gun at my head. DH is my first child and loves his toys.
Hi all! It's been awhile since I've checked in. Best of luck to those cycling/getting ready to cycle~ especially you Jez
We had our anatomy scan last Friday and everything looked really great. Still Team Green! Baby pic and bump pic in my blog: https://thepursuitofafamily.blogspot.com/
Sorry I'm posting so late! Beta came back on 5/22 at 1,000+ and then on 5/24 at 3,009! thank you to all my 3T ladies for your support, and i hope to see you over on PAIF sooner rather than later. Going for my first u/s tomorrow so please pray for me that things are ok...
TTC #1 Since January 2011 Dx: PCOS and Anovulatory April 2012 BFP! Beta 1 5/22 - 1,000+ Beta 2 5/24 - 3,009 1st u/s 6/5 - TWINS!!! A/S Reveals we are Team PURPLE!!! 12/27 - surprise BFP - due August 2014
Re: *~*~*Grad Check in*~*~*
Come on in, ladies the water is fine!!!
My 3rd beta came back today at 292, up from 109 on Tuesday! I go back Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday for more betas and my first ultrasound is next Friday.
My progesterone isn't going up so I start 100mg 2x a day instead of 50mg 2x a day to supplement more before deciding if I need PIO.
YES!!! That's awesome, Shay
(((HUGS))) to all who need them! Still lurk and pray for you all.
18 weeks and feeling pretty good. I feel the baby move almost every day now but it still doesn't feel real. I keep questioning if my belly is just fat, although I never really had a belly, and the little kicks are just in my head. Hopefully things will feel more real after our a/s on June 15th. We are so excited to see if we are team blue or team pink.
ETA: Please excuse my DH's Max Payne pointing a gun at my head. DH is my first child and loves his toys.
I failed my 3-hour test last week so I have to meet with the MFM and his dietician tomorrow. I have moved to bi-weekly appointments with my OB until mid-July when I move to weekly appointments. I won't know until Friday how often I will be seeing the MFM
We have our elective 3-D u/s on Sunday and our baby shower is Sunday.
Hope everything is ok with you!
Had my last cervical check u/s today and everything looked great! Baby is measuring at 3lbs even (which is large, but still within the normal range). Here is a pic of the little guy...
~after 34 cycles we finally got our 2nd little bundle of joy~
My IF blog
Hope everyone is doing alright! Thinking of you!
We haven't seen our LO in 2 weeks so we are anxious to go to our appointment tomorrow morning. If all goes well we will be graduated from the RE and our appt with my OB is already scheduled for June 15th!
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
Oct 2011~Second round clomid 50 mg; BFN
Nov 2011~Third round clomid 50 mg: BFP
Dec 11- Beta #1 91;Dec 13- Beta #2 186.2
Dec 27- third miscarriage
May 25th- Beta #1 369;May 27th- Beta #2 798
Baby girl born Jan 23, 9lbs 3oz, 21 1/2" long
May 27th-Beta #1 80; May 29th- Beta #2 304; May 31st- Beta #3 860
Hi all! It's been awhile since I've checked in. Best of luck to those cycling/getting ready to cycle~ especially you Jez
We had our anatomy scan last Friday and everything looked really great. Still Team Green! Baby pic and bump pic in my blog: https://thepursuitofafamily.blogspot.com/
"I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted what I asked of him." ~1 Samuel 1:27
"Whatever it takes, we walk together." ~Pittsburgh Penguins
My IF-turned-baby blog
You look so cute! Can't wait to hear if you are having a boy or a girl!
I had my first u/s today at 5w2d (my ticker is off by a day) and we saw 2 gestational/yolk sacks. DH and I are in total shock and are just hoping that we see 2 heartbeats when we go back next week. No symptoms besides being very tired! Thinking of all of you every day.
TX: IUI #1-4 = BFN + 1 c/p
IUI #5: Clomid 100mg + Bravelle + Trigger + B2B IUIs + 800mg Progesterone = BFP!
Beta #1 (14dpiui): 460 Beta #2 (16dpiui): 998 Beta #3 (23dpiui): 21,832 Beta #4 (29dpiui): 129,771
Thanks!
YAY!!!! I am so excited for you! I will continue to hope and pray that you will have a wonderful 9 months. FX for two beautiful hb next week.
Hello 3T! Congrats to recent BFPs with sticky vibes, lots of luck & ((hugs)) to go around! ::waves HI to katib::
This past week I have been thinking about my time on this board and how much it helped. One year ago I was a few days into my 2ww after IUI. Wondering if the lack of symptoms, but obsession for Chipotle guacamole could be a symptom of AF or an impending BFP. Here is my 3.5 month old & I today. T&Ps that you all get to experience this, whatever path may get you there.
"When the world says, 'Give up,' Hope whispers, 'Try one more time.'" -Anonymous
Hey sweetie! Just want to say congratulations and I'm praying that the fourth time is the charm for you. Hoping for great betas!!
Hey sweetie! Just want to say congratulations and I'm praying that the fourth time is the charm for you. Hoping for great betas!!
I haven't been on here in a bit, and I'm so excited to see you at the halfway mark! It's going by so quick!
CLUCKY!!!!! Can it really be almost a year ago that you got your BFP?! I remember how happy and sad I was to lose you on the board. And it really just shows me how fast time flies!
IUI#4 1/23/13 on 75iu x9 Follistim = BFP then chem preg m/c (Feb 2013)
IUI#5 BFN (April 2013)
S/PAIFW , S/PALW
My Blog
Hey Robeano! I know it's been a while since you were an active poster. But I think there are enough of us here that look at the check ins (and the old regs who come back to see how the grads are doing) that we'd love to hear your updates! T&P that fourth time is the charm for you for your sticky, take home robeano!
IUI#4 1/23/13 on 75iu x9 Follistim = BFP then chem preg m/c (Feb 2013)
IUI#5 BFN (April 2013)
S/PAIFW , S/PALW
My Blog
Hi Ladies,
Hope it's okay if I bring little Ashley in late to the party. She hit 3 months on Tuesday and I can't believe she's already there! She's just awesome, and I am amazed by her every single day. I look at her, and I just can't believe how lucky I am.
I still lurk from my phone, and I'm always rooting for all of you. I hope that you all get good news very very soon. Good luck and hugs!!
Here's a pic of my little monkey in the dress I made her.
Hi everyone. Not a ton new here, had our maternity photos taken on Tuesday. Can't wait to see how they turned out. We had an OB appointment on Wednesday and was supposed to get an u/s but my insurance says they have to be done at the hospital now, so we are postponing for a bit. My baby shower is on Saturday and I am getting excited about that.
Will share photos at the next grad check in I hope. You are all in my thoughts. Hugs.
Me: 36 DH: 40
DH dx azoospermia My dx: RA & AMA
d-IUI's--6/10, 7/13 & 8/4: all BFN
d-IVF#1--Lupron/Menopur/Bravelle/Novarel; mini-dose protocol
ER: 10/25--18R; 14F; ET: 10/28--3dt of 2 embies; 3 blasts frozen
+ HPT 11/4; Beta #1--14dp3dt: 441; Beta #2--21dp3dt: 9298
One beautiful jelly bean growing! Saw h/b on 11/28 and 12/5!!!
P/SAIF welcome
<a href="http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b315/mandalinn/?action=view
She is beautiful!!
Me: 36 DH: 40
DH dx azoospermia My dx: RA & AMA
d-IUI's--6/10, 7/13 & 8/4: all BFN
d-IVF#1--Lupron/Menopur/Bravelle/Novarel; mini-dose protocol
ER: 10/25--18R; 14F; ET: 10/28--3dt of 2 embies; 3 blasts frozen
+ HPT 11/4; Beta #1--14dp3dt: 441; Beta #2--21dp3dt: 9298
One beautiful jelly bean growing! Saw h/b on 11/28 and 12/5!!!
P/SAIF welcome
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I miss you too!
"When the world says, 'Give up,' Hope whispers, 'Try one more time.'" -Anonymous
Katib - I just wanted to say I read your blog today and responded and I am so very pissed for you! I hope you find some resolve ASAP.
Update: I've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and it totally blows because between the OB, MFM and dietician there is a great lack of communication causing nothing but additional stress and worry for me. After meeting with the nutritionist, they put me on some insane, extremely high carb meal plan and my blood sugar skyrocketed (duhh!). I never ate like that before. So now, I'm supposed to stay on this insane, high carb meal plan and take diabetes medicine. Makes absolutely no sense to me whatsoever, but I only hope and pray it has no adverse affect on the babies.
Other than that, I've been getting a few things picked out for the nursery. We hope to really get started on it within the next month. I've been cut down to half days at work already so I have plenty of time to come up with ideas. LOL
Hugs to everyone who needs them and good luck to all who are cycling!
OMG how precious! And what an adorable dress you made her! Love, love love!
IUI#4 1/23/13 on 75iu x9 Follistim = BFP then chem preg m/c (Feb 2013)
IUI#5 BFN (April 2013)
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Can't wait to see some pics from your photo shoot!!
IUI#4 1/23/13 on 75iu x9 Follistim = BFP then chem preg m/c (Feb 2013)
IUI#5 BFN (April 2013)
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Clomid- No response
Metformin 1500 mg Femara 5mg + Trigger + TI Round 2 = BFP!
Beta 13DPO: 115, Beta 16dpo: 561 BFP Chart
I saw your comment on my blog, and my husband was like "See?! Everyone in the biz knows it's BS!" Thanks for your advice!
As for your diet, as a diabetic I seriously don't get that at all! For me- controlling my blood sugar, it's always about the amount of protein. Sorry they're whacking out on your diet with too many carbs. But I hope the meds help and they know what's best for you. My meds mixed with my diet has actually gotten my A1C levels to where I'm just boarder line now so I totally love the meds.
IUI#4 1/23/13 on 75iu x9 Follistim = BFP then chem preg m/c (Feb 2013)
IUI#5 BFN (April 2013)
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They put me on a low dose of Glyburide. That's a new one to me. I start taking it tonight so we'll see how it works. As for the carbs, they want me eating 45-60 grams at every meal and another 15-30 at three snacks a day! Not to mention all the protein I still have to eat. I think they kind of skimped on the protein, but I'm going to continue with the protein shakes the MFM recommended. We shall see.
Good luck with your decision regarding work. I know it's a tough call to make.
I had GD too & cried b/c of the amounts of food and how often I had to eat. It was CRAZY! Good thing is that if you keep up that sort of eating once babies are here, it will help you loose the weight afterwards.
"When the world says, 'Give up,' Hope whispers, 'Try one more time.'" -Anonymous
Well, that's good to know!
Sneaky Ellephunt! Congrats on your BFP! I hope your beta tomorrow shows great doubling progress,
IUI#4 1/23/13 on 75iu x9 Follistim = BFP then chem preg m/c (Feb 2013)
IUI#5 BFN (April 2013)
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I havent started posting in the Grad Check In yet - just because it doesnt seem real to me that this is actually happening!
SO here goes. I am officialy in 2nd Tri and 14 weeks tomorrow. All of the progesterone bloat has def turned to bump and I just look fat lol. Im praying for you ladies everyday and cant wait for all of us to be joined together on PAIF/SAIF.
TTC Since March 2010
DX: Ovulation Disfunction DH:low volume, but good
3 clomid cycles (50MG - 150 MG): No Response
Femara (5MG) 2/2012: Weak ovulation BFN
Femara (5MG) 3/2012: BFP!!!!
First u/s last week at 6w1d -- and we saw a h/b...and TWO babies! Now, the second baby was certainly a bit smaller (no h/b at that point yet), but the RE was pleased -- and told us there was a 50/50 chance that Baby #2 would stick around for the long haul (after some googling, it looks like he was referring to the whole Vanishing Twin thing).
We go back in next week, at which point I'll be 8w2d, and he said that by then we'll know with (almost) absolute certainty if we're looking at twins or not -- and assuming all looks good, I'll be discharged back to my OB! Yay!
Trish!!! You look awesome! So happy for you!
Your baby bump is sooo cute!