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I can't believe we are 16wks pregnant!

Cmartin6706Cmartin6706 member
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And no this is not on the wrong board.  ;)

Our surrogate was 16wks on Tuesday and her midwife appt went wonderfully! They were able to hear a strong heartbeat using the sonogram tool (bare with me here) which is a relief to us. We were able to hear the heartbeat the first time at 7wk4days but that was internal. The midwife wasn't able to get the heartbeat four weeks ago. 

It's actually starting to sink in that we are going to have a baby of our own that doesn't have a set of parents working some case plan to get their child back. We have three foster kids right now to include a beautiful 11 month old baby boy. We would love to adopt him, but understand that is so far up in the air. It's really nice to have a baby of our own coming.

 

***Loss and success mentioned***
Me:34, Wife: 32
IF reasoning = MFI: Zero Sperm Count using FairFax donor bank
IUI #1 - #3: 2011 = BFN
IVF: 2011 = BFN, lost all 10 embryos (with C/Ps)
Jan 2014 - OBGYN (not RE) found and removed wife's "field of" uterine polyps after failed IVF

Moving on to surrogacy (actually a planned adoption)
Surrogate IUI#1: 7.17.12 = BFP!! 15dpiui = 256, 17dpiui = 346
Oliver Zane born - 3/29/2013 on Good Friday!

IUI #4 - #6: 2014-2015 = BFN (with C/Ps)
Switch sperm donors, start ketosis diet to reduce inflammation late 2015
IVF 2: Jan and Feb 2016, 3 great looking, 8 cell 3 day embryos. Two ET, one frozen
2.18.2016 (8dp3dt) = BFFP!
2.22.2016 (12dp3dt) = 649!!

Started foster care experience in 2012. Now waiting to adopt our foster daughter, 7, who has lived with us for 3 years. 


"Wait for your God, and don't give up on Him - ever!" Hosea 12:6 (msg)

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Re: I can't believe we are 16wks pregnant!

  • ellekaeellekae member
    Congrats!

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  • Allie-JoAllie-Jo member
    Congrats! I have been following your story since you were on TTTC and I am so happy it's working out for you!  I hope things work in your favor for your foster child as well!
    TTC since June 2009 DX: PCOS October 2010
    6 medicated cycles, 2 pregnancies, 1 ectopic April 2011, Early Miscarriage August 2011
    7 more cycles, 1 IUI, No success after last pregnancy
    7/1/2012 No more fertility coverage
    8/17/2012 started pursuing domestic infant adoption!
    11/26/2012 HOME STUDY APPROVED!!!
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  • DaisyZHDaisyZH member
    Congratulations, that is wonderful news Smile


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  • jenjen930jenjen930 member
    Congrats!
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  • IRRIRR member
    Well that's only 24 more weeks to go.  Very exciting.  How long have the foster kids been with you and have you told them?
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    Failed Matches - December 2012, May 2013, December 2013
    Moved on to  gestational surrogacy with a family friend who is our angel and due 7/23/15


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  • Cmartin6706Cmartin6706 member

    Thanks everyone!

    It surprises me how many ppl are "following my story" which is a nice feeling.

    The girls have been with us for nearly 5 months. The boy is almost at 5wks with us. We told the girls very early on bc it was easier for everyone. They were at a celebration family was having for us and heard about the baby before they ran to go play. No worries. They are heading home soon...by Feb or March likely which is just before we go the 1300 miles to OK for our baby's birth. 

    ***Loss and success mentioned***
    Me:34, Wife: 32
    IF reasoning = MFI: Zero Sperm Count using FairFax donor bank
    IUI #1 - #3: 2011 = BFN
    IVF: 2011 = BFN, lost all 10 embryos (with C/Ps)
    Jan 2014 - OBGYN (not RE) found and removed wife's "field of" uterine polyps after failed IVF

    Moving on to surrogacy (actually a planned adoption)
    Surrogate IUI#1: 7.17.12 = BFP!! 15dpiui = 256, 17dpiui = 346
    Oliver Zane born - 3/29/2013 on Good Friday!

    IUI #4 - #6: 2014-2015 = BFN (with C/Ps)
    Switch sperm donors, start ketosis diet to reduce inflammation late 2015
    IVF 2: Jan and Feb 2016, 3 great looking, 8 cell 3 day embryos. Two ET, one frozen
    2.18.2016 (8dp3dt) = BFFP!
    2.22.2016 (12dp3dt) = 649!!

    Started foster care experience in 2012. Now waiting to adopt our foster daughter, 7, who has lived with us for 3 years. 


    "Wait for your God, and don't give up on Him - ever!" Hosea 12:6 (msg)

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