Support belt

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  megs3084 member

  January 2014

  I've worn one since about 18w. I think its the only way im still working lol.

  "Everything will be alright in the end. So if it's not alright, it is not yet the end."
  Me:29 DH:29  TTC since 1/11 Dx: unexplained IF/early DOR/immune issues 
  

  Feb'12- July'12-testing(all clear minus slight arcuate ute), 3 IUI with clomid all BFN
  8/30IVF#1 Antagonist protocol- ER 9/11-8R, 7M, 5F. 

  ET 9/14 2 embies transferred. 1 10cell Grade 4, 1 8cell Grade 4. No frosties. BFN
  IVF#2 Antagonist protocol plus baby aspirin- ER 12/5-16R, 12M, 8F!
  ET 12/10 5dt! 1 fully expanded blast & 1 early blast. No frosties. BFN
  3/13 hysteroscopy & polypectomy, Consulted w Dr. Kwak-Kim.  

  DX: High NK cells, cytokines, DHEAs& PAI1;  hypothyroid, +APA, restricted bloodflow

  7/13 IVF#3 Long lupron protocol with PIO, Crinone, Prometrium, and vivelle

  (plus synthroid, metformin, baby asa, metanx, PNV, Vit E, D, calcium, fish oil, CoQ10, IVIg infusions and lovenox per Dr. Kwak-kim)
  ER 7/19 14R, 11M, 9F(4 natural fert, 5 with ICSI)
  ET 5dt 7/24 2 fully expanded blasts.  SURPRISE 3 FROSTIES!!!
  Beta #1 8/2 335!!!! Beta #2 829!!!  1st u/s 8/14 showed TWINS!!!!!

  11/11: TEAM PURPLE!!!!!
  3/21/14-L&W born at 37w via csection
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  TheDairyQueenx3 member

  January 2014

  If you type in support belt in the search box this is a question that will give you a bunch of really good answers it hasn't been asked in a while but it has been in the past! Personally I went to my local med supply place and got an awesome support belt it was only 30$ if I remember correctly. And it's hospital grade so not only was it cheap it was comfortable too. It was thin but it was visable under clothes and it made me hot. I honestly wore it a dozen times if that.

  
  

  
  

  Together 6 wonderful years.

  TTC #1 18 months 1 loss DX unexplained IF-- BFP July 2009-- ITS A BOY

  TTC #2 3 years and 3 losses DX PCOS -- BFP April 2013-- TWIN BOYS!

  ~DS1-Feb 2010~ 

  ~DS2&3- Nov 2013  {7 weeks early}~ TTC #4~

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  whitehousem member

  January 2014

  I started getting side pain around 15 weeks and my MFM recommended a support belt. I never needed one with DD and I went to 40w 5d with her. It basically takes the pain away while I'm wearing it. The side pain was bad for about 5-6 weeks and has since improved so I don't wear it much, but I'm sure as I continue to grow Ill need it. I just got the most supportive one they had at Motherhood.
  

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  ntdane member

  January 2014

  I got one from BRU and I wear it any time I will be doing a lot of walking, even just walking around a store. It really makes a difference for me. I believe I started wearing it around 22 weeks.

  

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  Incrediblelife member

  January 2014

  I can't live without mine!! I started wearing it around 22 weeks and wear it every day as long as I'm upright. At this point (32 weeks) I can't stand without it for more than 5 mins!). I've got the Upsie Belly one. I'm in Australia now and managed to get it online for only $30. Plus it's middle of summer here right now, and although it does make me warmer, it's not been significant enough for me to stop wearing it. I *know* it's the only thing that has allowed me to still be so active and mobile!

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  NBA0703 member

  January 2014

  I just got mine the other day!  I have heard a lot of great things about them!  I can't wait to try mine out at work because I work 12 hour nights and my back usually kills me by the end of the night!  I got mine at the hospital I work at and it cost like $65.00 which I didn't really want to spend that much but if it can keep me working it will be worth it!
  

  
  
  
  TTC SINCE 7/2010, BFP-10/2010 ended in miscarriage 11/2010 : (.....
  Progesterone level 4/2011= 11.29. SA normal. HSG normal.
  8/11 Clomid 50mg=BFN progesterone level 35,
  10/11 Clomid 50mg =BFN progesterone level 31,
  11/11 Clomid 50mg=BFN progesterone level 12,
  12/11 Clomid 50mg=Progesterone 31
  01/12-Break from meds-BFN
  Feb-cd3 blood work FSH(5), AMH(0.56) 02/12 Break....
  03/01/12-Clomid 50mg with IUI #1=BFN.
  04/01/12-Another round of clomid with IUI#2=BFN.
  5/8/12-Diagnostic Laparoscopy-found minimal endometriosis and small fibriod.
  June and July-much needed break
  August-Bravelle 75 with IUI#3- BFN
  September-Bravelle injects with IUI #4-BFP!! MC 10/7/12 : ( Sonohysterogram-Normal
  December- Bravelle(3 good follicles & E2 1252) with IUI#5 BFFN (
  July IVF #1- BFP! : )  Beta #1-245, #2- 703, #3- 1655, #4- 3553 YAY!  Praying and Praying this one sticks around!
                    1st U/S scheduled for Aug 23rd!  
  Twins!!
  We are having a BOY & a GIRL !!
  
  
  
  

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  Stephanie2167 member

  January 2014

  I started wearing one at about 20 weeks. I was having terrible pelvic pain and then I tripped over DD1 in the kitchen and made the pain 10x worse. I had the Belly Bandit Upsie Belly and wore it till the end. It was expensive but worth it because it was soft and comfortable.

  

  
  

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  SandraPB1220 member

  January 2014

  I just ordered one from motherhood maternity, I'll let you know how I like it!!

  

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  SandraPB1220 member

  February 2014

  I got my support belt the other day and it does seem to help. I've only worn it a few times so far, but I've noticed it does help keep the weight of my belly off my back.

  

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