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Mr. Dinkus (A/S results)
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No joke, the ultrasound doctor (not the tech, who used the word "penis") walked in to the room and said, "So, did you see Mr. Dinkus? That's a technical term. Only doctors can use it."
We did, in fact, see Mr. Dinkus two or three times. He was not shy about it, but I will admit I have no idea what I was looking at and would never have identified it as a penis if it wasn't pointed out to me. Oh well -- no one has ever accused me of being knowledgeable about penises. Or ultrasound images.
Mr. Baby was feeling pretty mellow (maybe sleepy?); he was moving around but not a ton -- tech said this is normal and he might have been sleeping. However, he wasn't in the best position for measuring stuff (had his arms up by his face like a boxer and his legs tucked up against his body) and didn't feel like changing position. I can be both stubborn and lazy so this is not a surprise. His hb was great and all his organs and limbs look just perfect. The only (minor) issue was that my placenta is still partially attached to my cervix (is this placenta previa)? They said that it not unusual at this point but they are going to check again at 28w. If it doesn't budge, I will need a c-section, but I don't really care. Do I want a c-section? No. Will I be thrilled if that's the worst thing that happens in my pregnancy? YUP.
We didn't get fantastic pictures today but here's the best one.
We did, in fact, see Mr. Dinkus two or three times. He was not shy about it, but I will admit I have no idea what I was looking at and would never have identified it as a penis if it wasn't pointed out to me. Oh well -- no one has ever accused me of being knowledgeable about penises. Or ultrasound images.
Mr. Baby was feeling pretty mellow (maybe sleepy?); he was moving around but not a ton -- tech said this is normal and he might have been sleeping. However, he wasn't in the best position for measuring stuff (had his arms up by his face like a boxer and his legs tucked up against his body) and didn't feel like changing position. I can be both stubborn and lazy so this is not a surprise. His hb was great and all his organs and limbs look just perfect. The only (minor) issue was that my placenta is still partially attached to my cervix (is this placenta previa)? They said that it not unusual at this point but they are going to check again at 28w. If it doesn't budge, I will need a c-section, but I don't really care. Do I want a c-section? No. Will I be thrilled if that's the worst thing that happens in my pregnancy? YUP.
We didn't get fantastic pictures today but here's the best one.
Married my wife 8/2007 ~ TTC #1 since 7/2011
9 IUIs = 9 BFNs
IVF October 2012: 22 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized, 5 frozen
ET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Blighted ovum discovered at 7w5d; D&E
FET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Missed m/c discovered at 9w5d; D&E
Karyotyping: normal ~ RPL Testing: normal ~ Hysteroscopy: normal
FET #2: 1 blast transferred 10/25; BFP 10/31!
EDD 7/13/14 ~ Induced at 37w4d due to pre-eclampsia ~ Born on 6/28/14
*Everyone welcome*
9 IUIs = 9 BFNs
IVF October 2012: 22 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized, 5 frozen
ET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Blighted ovum discovered at 7w5d; D&E
FET #1: 1 blast = BFP; Missed m/c discovered at 9w5d; D&E
Karyotyping: normal ~ RPL Testing: normal ~ Hysteroscopy: normal
FET #2: 1 blast transferred 10/25; BFP 10/31!
EDD 7/13/14 ~ Induced at 37w4d due to pre-eclampsia ~ Born on 6/28/14
*Everyone welcome*
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Re: Mr. Dinkus (A/S results)
Such good news, and you have a handsome Mr. Baby in there! Hopefully he stays mellow
As for the c-section, I hope that the previa resolves before your 28wk check, but if it doesn't I am glad that you are not going to stress over the alternative. You are right, if a c-section is the biggest challenge you face this pregnancy, then bring it!
So happy for you!
Me - 30, My wife - 31 , Together for 10 yrs - Married August 2012
5 medicated IUIs w/ RE (March - July 2013) = BFN
Fresh IVF Cycle in September 2013 resulted in 18 mature eggs, 16 fertilized, 12 made it to day 5. Transfer of 2 Grade A blastocysts on 9/15/13, and 10 embryos in the freezer! *****BFP on 9/25/13 - betas: @10dp5dt = 232; @12dp5dt = 465; @15dp5dt = 1,581 *********William George born June 4, 2014*********So awesome!
The tech at our A/S got a great shot of Mr. Dinkus, and wrote "BOY" on the pic just above it. Subtle.
I echo @herbabymama exactly about c-section and healthy pregnancy.
Married to my amazing wife 6/12/10
TTC since 6/11
Unmedicated IUI #1 - 6/28/11 - BFN
Unmedicated IUI #2 - 7/25/11 - BFN
Robotic Myomectomy (Fibroid Surgery) - 11/15/11
Unmedicated IUI #3 - 4/24/12 - BFN
Progesterone Supported Leuteal Phase IUI #4 - 6/21/12 - BFP!!
Baby Boy G Born 3/24/13
On to #2, are we crazy?
IUI #1 - 11/28/14 - BFP! Beta #1 (11DPO) 34, Beta #2 (13DPO) 101, Beta #3 (20DPO) 3043
Ultrasound at 6w4d shows a single, fluttering heartbeat. Say hello to Sticky Ricki!
Baby Oliver born 11/27/13
TTC stats with donor sperm...
IUI #1 with trigger, 1/4/13 - BFN
IUI #2 with trigger, 2/1/13 BFN
IUI #3 with tigger, 2/28/12 BFP EDD 11/21/13
Me (43) and J (45) - same sex couple. And we don't feel 40+!
June'12 - First RE Visit
Sept. '12 - Tubes removed
Dec. '12 - Donor Egg/Donor Sperm IVF Cycle - 4 good embies!
Dec. '12 - Fresh transfer, BFP! EDD 8/29/13
Mar. '13 - Missed m/c at 16w1d, baby boy stopped growing at 15w4d
Loss due to umbilical cord clot...baby was perfect.
Jul '13 - FET#1 - c/p
Sept. '13 - FET#2 - BFN
Dec.' 2, 2013 - FET#3 with our last chance embie - BFP!!!
Dec' 26, 2013 - hb!!
EDD 8/20/14 with a baby girl!
Little S was born on 8/21/14 - 8lb, 14 oz and 20 inches long.
We live in Seattle and used SRM for our donor egg IVF cycle
Me: 28 DW: 28
Together since 5/30/02. Married since 8/31/08
IUI#1 - 12/13/13 = BFN
IUI#2 - 1/22/14 = BFN
IUI#3 - 2/21/14 = BFN
IUI#4 - 3/23/14
Me: 30 DW (aka C): 29
Together since 2/15/11 ~ Legally married in NY on 9/29/12
***CP mentioned***
We've been working on baby #1 since July 2013 using Open ID donor sperm. 8 IUI attempts with 5 actual IUIs and one chemical pregnancy. We have one fresh IVF cycle under our belts as well as a FET. I have endometriosis and a uterine septum that was corrected via surgery in November 2013.
11/14/14 - Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good.
12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2
12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)
1/2/15 - Began stimming for IVF #2
****All Welcome!****
We are Mommas to four fur babies - 3 dogs and 1 cat.