Third-Party Reproduction Check-In - Feb. 10th

2MamazInSeattle · February 2014

This weekly check-in is for anyone using/considering or who has used a 3rd party method of reproduction, including: Donor egg, donor sperm, embryo adoption, gestation carrier, or surrogate - also Donors, GC's and surrogates as well! If you don't check-in for 4 weeks you'll be removed from the list but we'll happily add you back next time you check in!
NOTE: Board etiquette - please put BFP warnings in message title.

Check-In: How is it going? What are your next steps? How are you feeling?

QOTW: What are you doing to celebrate Valentine's Day?

Welcome

@MaraleeRG - D-EM - Welcome!!!

((Hugs))

@lincoln79 - So sorry for your potential delay! GR! FX it works out.

New BFPs & Other Good News!

@jalara48 - GC -Using a surrogate in India. Three embies transferred on 1/27! BFP!!!

@Lacyj67 - D-EG - Transfer #2 (FET) on 1/31/14! BFP!!!

@MrsT4 - DE; FET of last two frosties on 1/22! BFP!!

@xmaystarx - D-DG - Transferred 1 on 1/15! BFP!!!

@mm29 - D-EG -High-5 for your lone star embie!!!

In the TWW!

NamasteBaby - DS - IUIs on 1/23, 25, 27 - FX this is it!

manada & healz413 - Partner IVF - Healz eggs, Manada carrying - two transferred! FX!!

Currently Cycling/Scheduled

mm29 - D-EG - ET in Jan; Waiting on PGD. FET scheduled for February 11, 2014!

Sammer 818 – IP-GC - GC started meds, late-Feb. transfer!

lincoln79 - IP-GC - Transfer date set for February 20, 2014!

mistyhf - D-EG - Set for fresh transfer on Feb. 26th!

Waiting to Cycle

bean386 - - Natural FET planned for February.

BeckyP005 – D-EG; matched! Waiting for sync up with other shared cycle recipient.

ceemonkey - DE/DS; Hoping for a March transfer.

Cmartin6706 - DS Dad - Welcome!

dreamingofdimples - D-EG - Welcome!

hopeby2015 - D-EM - Doing bloodwork for NEDC in Jan.

Km672 - DE/DS - Doing a fresh DE/DS cycle. Late March/early April transfer.

ksgsmu - D-EG - FET planned for late March/early April.

Love4Labs326 - Planning D-EM

MamaFantasic - GC to be - Welcome!

marshmallowevening - D-EM - Looking at a May transfer!

orangemell2012 - DS - Next steps TBD.

pmv81 - DS - Welcome! Waiting on RE appointment.

pooniki - DS - Planning another cycle in March.

Sarahjeri - D-EG - DE daughter, FET planned for July'14

socialwkrsweetie - Considering known GC due to lupus. Welcome!

Stinkerbell6879 - D-EG - Potential shared donor available for a March cycle.

sunni01 - DS - IUI coming soon.

Vizio2012 - DS - IUI#4 soon - Welcome to you

walker14 - IP-GC: Likely moving to known GC. Welcome!!

Donors/GC’s/Surrogates

ArgleBride – Egg Donor – Completed 1st donor ER in Nov!

IP's got a BFP!!!

Pregnant!

Strudel82 – GC - EDD 1/15/14 - Boy!

Strunella – DE – 1/28? - Gender ?

BabyVDM – DE FET#1 – Twins! - EDD 3/20/2014

LittleLady77 – D-EG - Twins! - EDD 4/10/2014

KateBee - IP-GC - 5/24/14 - Boy!

Brooklynesque – D-EG - EDD 7/18/14

bobyn1113 - GC - Singleton on the way for IP's! RCS on 7/28/14

Scorpgirl1120 - DS - IVF #1 - ET on 11/15. BFP!! - 8/1/14

Ladyrader0227 – D-EG - FET #1 - One hb on u/s! - EDD 8/1/14

lmielocl1 - DE/DS - Twins! EDD 8/1/14?

artemisia2610 - IP-GC - Welcome! What's your EDD?

cc+mm - D-EG - EDD 8/6/14! Good NT now waiting on Mat21.

Liz4Paws – D-EM - FET on 11/19- EDD 8/7/14 w/ Samantha Lynn!

Firesiren – DS – FET on 11/20 - Twins!!! EDD 8/8/14

DoublePortion – D-EM - Twins!!! EDD 8/15/14

2MamazinSeattle - D-EG/DS - EDD 8/20/14 - Girl!!

SugarBrideOct10 - GC - Carry for best friend - EDD ?

xmaystarx - D-DG - Transferred 1 on 1/15! BFP!!!

MrsT4 - DE; FET of last two frosties on 1/22! BFP!!

jalara48 - GC -Using a surrogate in India. Three embies transferred on 1/27! BFP!!!

Lacyj67 - D-EG - Transfer #2 (FET) on 1/31/14! BFP!!!

Parenting

JM1977 – D-EG/DS - 21-month-old DD from DE/DS & newborn boy as of 9/13!

Strudel82 – 1 year-old DD twins from DE (also currently GC)

IndianaSunshine – DE – Congrats on Austin Hale! We hope your new LO is chunking up!

Melkel559 – DS – EDD 12/9/13 – Justin Thomas born 12/9/13! Congrats mama!

Happywifemomofone – D-EG - Baby boy Logan Charles born on 12/20/13! Congrats to you!

Jms1374 – D-EM – Baby boy Caleb Cameron born on 1/8/14! Yay for baby and mom!

Km672 · February 2014

Hi Ladies!!

@jalara48 - I hope you feel lots of reassurance after the next beta. I'm so glad you celebrated!!

@Lacyj67, @MrsT4, and @xmaystarx - huge congrats to all of you ladies!!!

<:-P

@2MamazInSeattle - Congrats again on team PINK!!

@mm29 - Best of luck on your transfer tomorrow!!!

@MrsMcIrish - I hope you are ok. Thinking of you-

*Looks like there are a lot of us moving forward and cycling soon! The absolute best of luck to everyone! Thinking of those who are struggling/waiting...it's so tough.

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Afm: Started BC pills, more than ready to get this party started! My husband is starting to get nervous, but it hasnt hit me yet. I feel like when it does start to feel real to me, it won't be good. I'm more afraid than hopeful this time...so I'm going to stay in La la land for as long as possible.

:-\"

Qotw: I love Valentine's Day! I'm cooking my husband's favorite dinner and we will have wine and dessert at home. Since it's a Friday night, we will stay in have dinner and watch a movie (my husband gets home too late during tax season). I am framing some pics of the 2 of us and giving them to him.<3

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2MamazInSeattle · February 2014

Warning: This is a LONG update, I understand if it's too much to read! XP btw LGBT and TPR.

I'm 12w5d, due August 20th.

So, first off, THANK YOU all for your huge support and kindness on Friday when we learned lil'mamaz has Trisomy X. Needless to say it was a shock - and yet a relief in that the news could have been a billion times worse. Still, I've had some time to process, had a cry or two, and feel pretty good about things now, all things considered. Today is our genetic counselor appointment along with a quick portable u/s hb/growth check (gratuitous for my sanity). J is very much looking forward to learning more about our situation since she didn't get to talk to the counselor directly.

This weekend I did a ton of research and learned a lot about XXX. One thing that rang true over and over was prenatal diagnosis seems to be the key for lessening impact. This is a rare (1:1000) condition that results from the egg giving up 2 X chromosomes vs. 1 when the initial egg and sperm meet. It is random and has nothing to do with age (my egg donor was 30); it is not inherited. This is why so many are undiagnosed - there is no physical symptoms or markers (thank god for that) - so unless you're over 35 and doing a Mat21-like test, you'd never know, or if you did, it'd be usually at school age when much of the early intervention time had passed. So for this, I feel lucky.

Saturday morning before J left for work I asked her if she still loved the baby. I was being silly, but feeling scared and worried about her disappointment. She said "Are you kidding honey? I love her MORE because I know so much more about her now. She's going to be amazing." Friday night, she made a great point that helped me a lot. My next sister down, Julie, is 3 years younger than me. Growing up, I was the "smart one" and she was the "pretty one." She had learning disabilities identified in 1st grade by mean teachers who had little compassion; my parents discussed it in the car with her in the backseat, talking like she might be retarded! She remembers this conversation and I know it shaped her confidence and self-esteem from that point on. Awful for her. But - J said "Julie had learning disabilities and I'd bet her IQ is likely 10 to 15 points below yours - yet she is totally normal!" then she added, "Honey, it's like you have a little Julie in your belly." God I love that woman, as she always knows the perfect thing to say. If this is a little version of my sister, I'm 1000x more in love with her already.

So Julie popped over Saturday to pick something up and I told her about the diagnosis. Before I go on, I have to note that she is my soul-mate sister; we feel we've lived many lives together and are old souls who have known each other for eons. I think my looney-bin time would be equal if something happened to her or J. Ok -so - as I was going through the symptoms/impact of Trisomy X, and I got to the slightly lower-but-still-normal IQ, SHE offered up this, "Oh - so it's like me and you." I wasn't going to say it, but since she did, I told her what J had said. She immediately said, "Jenny! Do you know how lucky you are to know this? Imagine if mom and dad and started helping me or getting me help 0-3 years old, vs. 7! My life would have been so much easier, I just know it. I got this little lady - I will be the one who truly understands her. This is my job with her." My heart was exploding. She texted me later to remind her what it was called so she could start her research.

Next I told my mom. She has a doctorate in education and runs the student support services a a technical college here - basically the entire resource center for any student with a physical or learning disability, ESL, etc. This is her life's work. So her reaction was also great - she said "oh honey the services available, esp in Seattle, are outstanding. She will get her needs met." She went on to offer to come over and read and extra hour to her a day, help with any therapy homework, etc. Big heart to mom on that response. It was perfect.

My cup overfloweth. It takes a village and our village is rocking it out for us.

My dad is on vacation, and I've not talked to my other two sisters but I will after our appointment. My sister Meg had to go to speech therapy for many years, so I know she'll be totally understanding. And my youngest sister will be fine too - she and I were the "smart ones" (sad that we were labeled) so I'm sure she'll read up and do her homework and be supportive.

J only had one comment that made me super sad. Right at first she said "it would've been cool to have a super smart kid." My heart broke a little. J was 3rd in her class of 500, and could join Mensa. Not saying we're rocket scientists, but I was in the 'gifted' program all through school, and we picked donors who were bright, etc. because who doesn't want a super smart kid?? But then later - J said, "Maybe the 10-15 points of lower IQ will be coming off some Mensa-grade IQ to start with. We don't know." True that, we don't.

So here we are. A big piece of info to digest and we're digesting normally I think. I have my IF counselor today (great timing!) and she is also a family counselor so I expect to use her for much more than originally planned.

One odd upside - I have barely given a thought to my fears of losing this baby since finding out. It's like I've got much bigger fish to fry - instead of being all about the pregnancy, now I'm thinking about lil'mamaz and her life - a better focus than fear! Though I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little scared about her prognosis...but I'm choosing to focus on the good in it - that we know now, early, and that is the thing that will make it come out better than it would've otherwise. I've been reading about how to raise a baby's IQ in the womb so I'll be making some diet adjustments and in the 3rd tri doing additional reading, music stuff, etc. I'm going to seek more info on this - but you can raise IQ around 8 points... so that's 1/2 way!

That was long, thanks for letting me update you all. I feel like you are my family! IRL we will tell our close friends and family, but it will not be a part of our FB announcement or anything. It's nice to have a community who 'knows.'

Otherwise - m/s is truly subsiding!! I am getting a killer headache in the evenings once or twice a week, but an icepack and rest seem to take care of it. I'm craving citrus like mad so eating loads of grapefruit and lil'cutie oranges. I told J I'm going to have to peel this baby when she comes out and she might be orange like an oompa loompa! My belly is growing and is hard - I've felt that low-grade menstrual icky feeling which I think is growth/stretching happening. Nothing big, just icky. Prenatal yoga has been awesome and amazing - super grounding for me emotionally, and I can see how it's going to be a big help as I grow and get more physical discomfort. I also love the 'round the room checkin - nice to hear from other people IRL how it's going. I'm also looking forward to not being the 'least' pregnant person in the room! Yay 2nd tri!

QOTW: We are heading to Louisiana on Thursday for J's gramma's 90th birthday party - so Friday night her mom is coming down to hang out with us... not exactly romantic, but her mom loves us both and is so excited about the baby. So it'll be fun!

J has a turntable and has mentioned an album she wants on vinyl, so I'm going to get that for her and wrap it up for Wednesday night before we leave so we can listen to it while we pack and stuff.

2MamazInSeattle · February 2014

oh, p.s., Holy BFPs batman!! Congrats on all the good news!!

BeckyP005 · February 2014

Huge congrats for all the bfp's and @2MamazinSeattle for a baby girl!! Shoes are adorable that you posted

@mm29 GL tomorrow and @jalara48 continuing sending you lots of positive vibes!! @Km672 hang in there. @marshmallowevevening yay for HS getting completed!

AFM I'm still nervous. MH was complaining all weekend how tired he is and I've been on Zoloft going on 6 weeks and its making me so sick. I think I'm done with it. I worry we are just old with me being 50 in 4 years. Yikes but really I think MH just needs to lose some weight too. I'm rambling.

Other recipient started bc's and will get her testing done soon. FX nothing comes up!

QOTW: We use to celebrate with dinner, flowers and gifts when we first started dating now we just do his bday/Valentine's dinner in one since its few days apart. We are boring! We don't even do cards anymore!

DoublePortion · February 2014

Check-In: I am now "FB official" with my PG and it feels so weird. I think I kind of liked having it as our little secret.

Everyone who we've told & those who commented on FB have been super happy for us.

QOTW: On Friday I'll be out of town so we'll see if DH plans anything for Saturday night. He's not a fan of Valentine's but I feel like we should do something special since it's our last one childless. He also dislikes gifts so I may just bake him a cake.

Lacyj67 · February 2014

Hi there TPR gals,
So excited to see some BFPs around here. Congrats to all.
And those about to cycle or still on the waiting game good luck and hang in there!!
2mamaz: congrats on baby girl. She will be much loved and cared for because you are already in mama bear mode! Love it!
DP: loved your fb post!! Now your out! Feels good huh?
Becky: exciting you have another couple In the mix now! Our shared cycle went great and so glad we went that way!! Hope yours is a piece of cake!!
kM and marsh: good luck transfers will be here before ya know it!!
Jalara; good luck this week I hope all is well... Try not to give in to those bad vibes... I know how hard that is but use the positive power of the mind and think of holding that baby in your arms!!

AFM: nothing new... Calling RE today to see about maybe getting one more blood test and book my ultrasound. Feeling twinges and tiny little cramps every so often and still some sore boobies. Tummy is getting all bruised up from the Heprin shots but it's well worth it if this works!!
Qotw: not sure what the plan is maybe go out and DH and I usually don't exchange gifts this holiday... Im ok with that! We are having a potluck at work and I made some cute banner decorations and going to do chocolate dipped pretzels and decorate heart cookies.

sammer818 · February 2014

Congrats on all of the BFPs!

2Mamaz - It must be scary to find out about the Trisomy X but it sounds like you have nothing but loving, caring, and supportive people in your life. You and lil'mamaz are truly blessed to be surrounded by so much goodness!

Check in: Our carrier had another appointment yesterday and everything looked great according to our doctor! I go in on Wednesday for my baseline and I assume I start my injections on Wednesday night. I'm starting to get pretty excited!!

QOTW: DH and I don't do too much to celebrate. We really aren't that into Valentine's Day. We are going to my parents' cottage for the weekend. It's only an hour away, but it's nice to be somewhere different. Plus, we can take the dog with us, so that's always a plus.

lincoln79 · February 2014

Update: GC bw came back negative for CMV (using IgM) and her urine was also negative so we are so relieved! SOOO hate this last minute nightmare scenarios. After so many, I just don't have the emotional/psych reserves to deal with it very well any more. Thanks for the support ladies.

Signing consents and GC has her lining check tomorrow. For now, we are 10 days away from transfer.

QOTW: Mh and I are going on a romantic getaway to Louisville this weekend. We are seeing the opera Romeo and Juliet on Friday and eating at Ed's (Top Chef Texas) restaurant on Saturday. We need a little time together to gain strength before going back into the fray!

liz4paws · February 2014

@jalara48 - I'm so thrilled for your BFP! I'll keep everything crossed for your beta draw! And I can't wait for you to get your u/s results! So freakin' exciting!

@km672 - YAY for getting the party started!!! I totally hear you on the fear, I felt that way with this last transfer. I was already planning for Plan B. I realized that having hope or not having hope has no impact on the outcome, so feel whatever you need to feel when it comes to you. La La land is just fine! I hope this is IT for you!

@marshmallowevening - Congrats on your homestudy! This is moving along quickly!

@2mamazinseattle - You and J are just incredible and I am so overjoyed for this little girl to come into your lives. She is going to be so loved times a billion. You are going to be amazing parents.

@BeckyP005 - FX nothing comes up with the testing! GL as things move along!

@DoublePortion - I squealed when I saw your FB post last night! I am so happy for you! DH mentioned multiple times how HE's thrilled for you too!

@Lacyj67 - Sounds like your LO(s) are snuggling in! I had all of those same feelings in those first weeks! Do you know when your next test will be? I would probably do the same. It will help give you peace of mind!

@sammer818 - So glad your appointment went so well! You're almost ready to start! So exciting!!!

@lincoln79- YAY! Best news!!! I'm so relieved the CMV original result turned out to be nothing! I would have been going bonkers over that news so no need to explain the emotional/psych reserves. We totally get it! *hugs* You are 10 days away! OMG!!! Keep us posted!!!

AFM:

(PAIF UPDATE WARNING)

We are just truckin' along! Our 16w appointment is on the 20th after our last appointment being at 12w. It's weird having OB appointments a month apart after practically living at the RE for the past 2 years. I know home dopplers aren't for everyone, but it's been great at keeping me sane. I noticed she moved from the left side of my tummy to the right so that's about the most progress I can say. We've also been busy working on the nursery which I know may seem early to some, but I have no reservations about knocking it out as we go along. I'm finding killer deals on practically everything and I don't feel rushed. I'm pinching myself that this is really happening.

QOTW: Normally we don't do much for valentines, but seeing how this will be the last as just the two of us, we made reservations at a nice restaurant. Nothing over the top, but it's a Friday night this year, so why not?

BeckyP005 · February 2014

@Lacy67 glad things are going smoothly! @DoublePortion congrats on being FB official! I will be nervous for mine...given my age lol. @lincoln79 this is super great news!! @liz4paws can't wait to see finished nursery!! @sammer818 happy to hear appointment went well!!

Km672 · February 2014

@jalara48 - did you get the 3rd beta results yet??

ksgsmu · February 2014

Wow so much good news! So excited for all the BFP's!

We have our consult tomorrow morning at the RE's to go over everything for our upcoming DEIVF cycle. Our Donor's testing is complete and the nurse told me everything looks great but RE will go over everything with us in the morning. I have a list of questions to ask and I am so excited to move forward! Still looking like ER in March and FET in April if all goes according to plan (ha- nothing ever goes according to plan!).

Of course there is a huge winter storm coming and I am worried that will cancel our appointment. Worse case is we could do a phone conference I guess.

For Valentines we don't do gifts but we do go out to a nice dinner. This year we are trying a steakhouse we have never been to.

healz413 · February 2014

So much good news! Congratulations for all the BFPs, progress with GCs and donors, etc. Maybe 2014 can be the year for all of us who still need it!

@liz4paws, where does the time go? I can't believe you're already coming up on your 16w appointment!

We are PUPO for the first time!

Short story-- we transferred two beautiful day 3 embryos made with my eggs and frozen donor sperm into @Manada on Friday. We BETA on the 20th and have agreed that we probably won't HPT until at least the 16th. We've done HPTs earlier than that with our IUIs but this IVF is so much bigger and we can't handle early BFNs, especially if it's just because it's too early.

Long story (feel free to skip)-- We had the egg retrieval on Tuesday last week. We went into it expecting 15 eggs. We got 10. A number of the clear follicles on the ultrasound turned out to be endometriomas. It shocked us (ok---I was pretty out of it, so I found out later) and the RE. I'd had 4 endometriomas (3 right and 1 left) going into the cycle and they all stayed the same size. So these new ones were ones that were growing along with my follicles. The RE mentioned that it does explain why with my AFC, AMH, and age, I needed such high dose stims-- the endometriomas were sucking everything up!

Anyway, 10 wasn't 15 but it was perfectly respectable we thought. Then we got the fertility report the next day. They'd only been able to do ICSI on three of the eggs (we don't actually know if the others weren't mature or were too corrupted by endometriosis or what--will try to find out when we talk to the RE next). All 3 of those that were ICSI'd did fertilize and grow, but with only 3 we got switched to a day 3 transfer. We spent Wednesday and Thursday devastated and terrified and just trying to pass the time until we'd find out on Friday if any of the embryos made it to day 3.

On Friday we got an excellent phone call-- all three of our embryos were doing great! The RE even gave us the choice of switching back to a day 5 transfer, but since we're open to twins (and even want them at this point!), we decided to go ahead and transfer two embryos on day 3 and freeze the 3rd. This was also the RE's recommendation. We transferred a grade 1 nine cell embryo and a grade 2 eight cell embryo and froze a grade 1 nine cell embryo.

We are not this intense combination of excited/thrilled to be the closest we've been to being pregnant and terrified that it won't work. We only have one frosty. In addition, we can't afford another IVF cycle at this point, especially given the likelihood for repeated crappy results.

We didn't have any reason (other than infertility is a monster) to believe that this is how the IVF cycle would go. With my AFC and AMH and age, our RE thought she'd get at least 10-15 high quality eggs from me. Since Wednesday, I've done a lot more reading about endo and infertility and by digging deeper have learned that endo can cause more issues than tubal (I've had a bilateral salpinectomy) and taking up space on the ovaries (as endometriomas). Apparently endometriomas can/do produce hormones that can really affect the eggs around them. I'd never heard this before and it certainly wasn't a possibility our RE mentioned to us! Also, I read that 1/3 of women with endo face significantly increased miscarriage rates. I'm so glad that @Manada is carrying! I want/ed to carry in the future, but I don't know if we'll have the opportunity to have a second pregnancy and, if we do, I'm not sure I'm willing to risk it given all the crap endo has caused already.

The egg retrieval was really tough physically as well as emotionally. I'm on a weeklong course of two antibiotics because of all the endometriomas that were pierced and the risk of a "nasty pelvic infection" as a result. I also still can feel my ovaries multiple times a day. I'm not sure if that's normal or a result of the end or what. I was quite bloated for several days despite all of my OHSS prevention diet stuff. I'm so glad we didn't have to transfer into me on Friday (which we probably couldn't have anyway because of the antibiotic stuff).

Thanks for reading. I apologize for the length. I feel like I need to keep re-telling the story to help myself process it and my feelings.

QOTW: We don't really celebrate Valentine's Day. Neither of us is a big fan. And the 13th is @Manada's birthday and the 20th is our dating anniversary.

MrsT4 · February 2014

First, sending congrats to my fellow BFP’s, @Jalara48 and @Lacyj67!!!
Also, congrats to @healz413 and @Manada for being PUPO!!!
Sending positive vibes to @mm29 for your transfer tomorrow!!!
And best of luck to those that will be cycling very soon, including @Km672, @sammer818 and @BeckyP005 and @ksgsmu!!!
@lincoln79 – So glad to hear you won’t be delayed, but am sorry for the scare!
@DoublePortion – Congrats on becoming FB official!!!
@liz4paws – Congrats on your upcoming 16w appointment! Sounds like you’re a regular ole pregnant lady!!

As always, sending (((hugs))) to anyone that needs them.

My update includes another ***BFP warning***
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Beta #3 (taken last Friday) doubled within 48.2 hours, which is great news. Beta #2 had doubled within 55.5 hours, so there was definitely an improvement. However, just to be safe, I go back tomorrow morning for Beta #4. If all continues to progress, I’m almost certain my u/s will be scheduled later this week, very possibly on Valentine’s Day! I will take any positive vibes you want to send my way!  I’m hopeful that things are progressing, as I’ve been particularly nauseous these past couple of days, so f/x that is a good sign.

QOTW: I’m not sure if we’re doing anything on Valentine’s Day or if we will wait until the next day to go out to dinner and celebrate. I’m truly hoping we will have A LOT to celebrate this year, given that this is the most pregnant I’ve ever been!!! We usually just exchange cards and some chocolate for V-Day…nothing too exciting, LOL.

liz4paws · February 2014

@Healz413 congrats on being PUPO! Snuggle in!

****PG TALK BELOW*************

@MrsT4 - Congrats on your beta! My beta doubled at 52 hours and I was freaking out because it wasn't 48. But baby has had perfect hb, ultarsounds, etc ever since. It sounds like yours is great too! 48 is just a guideline! FX your next beta is also wonderful and your valentine's u/s is amazing!

lincoln79 · February 2014

jalara48 said:

Km672 said:

@jalara48 - did you get the 3rd beta results yet??

I did!!! Sorry - it came back at 767.

I've been convinced it's a singleton, but @lincoln79 suggested twins and now my mind is curious . . . our first IVF my beta was 1449 @16dp5dt and that was a twin pregnancy. If this one keeps with doubling it'll be higher than that on the same 16dp . . . so now I'm curious!
Truth - I have wanted twins my entire life. My grandmother and mother both had twins.And they had twins on Another World which I used to watch with my sister and my Mum . . hehe

just call it biochemist's intuition! lol...I really just like to drive @jalara48 crazy!

cc+mm · February 2014

Still waiting on Maternit21 (and sex) results, not much else to report. We have a growth ultrasound on Friday, which is how we will be celebrating V day. We were never big into V day celebrating at all. When they offered me the ultrasound appointment on V day, I was so excited to see baby to celebrate :-)

parker163 · February 2014

Hi!
I've still been lurking and learning more about you all. If you don't remember me, I am going to be a traditional surrogate for my DH's cousin and his husband.

My update is that I made an appointment to get my IUD removed on March 5, I'm hoping to have a cycle in March and then have our first home insemination in April. I've been reading up on the best way to go about that a lot.

We've both hired lawyers and are working on the contract. Luckily we have a copy of someone else's that we are working from.

We've never celebrated valentines day but we might try to go out to eat at least over the weekend!!

Good luck to you all

violetmarie61516 · February 2014

Hi everyone. I finally have something to check-in with....we decided on donor embryos with Florida Institute of Reproductive Medicine (F.I.R.M.) and I made a call to them today! I'm working on getting all our records to them tonight and I'm hoping to get our phone consult scheduled soon!! I'm still grieving the loss of a genetic child and I think I always will but it is getting a little easier and I'm excited to be moving on.

QOTW: DH bought me an ice cream cake but I'm not sure what it looks like or what kind yet. It's the only cake I eat other than our wedding cake and I'm glad to just be spending the night at home relaxing with him and the pups.

MaraleeRG · February 2014

Hi, I will be having my first transfer in March. I will be getting ready soon!

liz4paws · February 2014

@jalara - OMG i missed your beta update! Congrats!

pmv81 · February 2014

QOTW: We always BBQ a good steak and watch a movie at home, nothing fancy, just an nice excuse to have an extra romantic night at home together. AND since we are still waiting for our RE appointment, we will enjoy a good bottle of red wine as well and talk about our future family dreams

brooklynesque · February 2014

Hi, everybody! Hugs to you all!

PAIF update: All seems to be going well.

My anatomy scan as booked for 2/27 and I can't wait! I'm also nervous, though, but that is partly IF brain working overtime. I've been beginning to feel what I think is some movement by the baby, which is surprisingly subtle and very nice. I can't wait until the movements are more definite.

ETA: QOTW: DH and I are going to South Florida for the weekend so V-day will hopefully involve some sand and sun. I'm worried the latest East Coast snowstorm is going to screw up our flights, though. (Shakes fist at sky.)

ksgsmu · February 2014

UPDATE:
We braved the icy roads and got to our consult and we and our donor are cleared to start our cycle! Donor should get her period this week and start her protocol and we should have ER in mid March!

We are doing PGD testing and FET should be in Mid April. My RE is very pro PGD testing even with Donor eggs. We are super glad about that. Our donor is very healthy and only 24 years old so we expect healthy eggs but after all we have been through the past few years we feel strongly about making sure we only transfer healthy embryos. ( I know there is no 100% guarantee) I was glad my RE agreed and supported us. For us the cost was minimal and allows us the option of an ESET if we choose to do so.

I feel so much better that we can finally move forward.

xmaystarx · February 2014

So much good news here!

2mamaz - I love your outlook on having a xxx baby. Sounds like you have a good support system too.

Jalara - awesome betas! Can't wait to hear how many are in there.

Healz and Manada - congrats on being PUPO!

I know I'm missing others, congrats to all and hugs to those who need them.

AFM - Pregnancy update -

Last Friday we had our first ultrasound at 6w0d and saw 1 bean with a heart beat of 110 and measuring 5w6d! Despite very high betas, there was only one there (we only transferred one so not too surprising). We will have our second ultrasound at 8 weeks on 2/21.

Sunni01 · February 2014

So much good news. Congrats to all the BFP's and Good Luck/ FX'd to those cycling/ in the wait.

2mamaz- Congrats. A little girl.

Check-In: Well as you know from my post last week, I was at a sorta cross roads. I am still in it but also in my tww. I am praying that this is my rainbow after the storm.

MrsT4 · February 2014

liz4paws said:

@Healz413 congrats on being PUPO! Snuggle in!

****PG TALK BELOW*************

@MrsT4 - Congrats on your beta! My beta doubled at 52 hours and I was freaking out because it wasn't 48. But baby has had perfect hb, ultarsounds, etc ever since. It sounds like yours is great too! 48 is just a guideline! FX your next beta is also wonderful and your valentine's u/s is amazing!

Thanks @Liz4paws!!! That makes me feel better about my betas!

Of course, yesterday my RE didn't call me with Beta #4 results, so I was expectedly anxious but did not think it was necessary to call the after hours line. Long story short, Beta #4 came in at 1,732 (doubling time of 53.9 hours) which I will take!!

The only thing is that it looks like I won't be getting a Valentine's Day ultrasound....instead they are making me wait until the following Friday, 1/21. But I do have another beta scheduled for next week. While the waiting between appointments has been stressful, I just keep trying to remind myself that today I'm pregnant!

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