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Pregnant after IF
Jeffreysmom24
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**2IF grad check-in**
Jeffreysmom24
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Congrats to everyone for making it here! This check in is for grads of the 2IF board and any other secondary infertility grads. If you are new to the check in, please let us know your due date and you will be added for next week.
First, sending big hugs and deepest condolences to @Jen071407 during this difficult time of healing. We will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. I know there are brighter days ahead for you.
It was great to see the birth story of @Tryingyetagain - what a cute baby girl! MJC1116, can you believe you are next! Hope the sciatic pain is bearable but at least you are so close! CMDR513, good to see your update and that your labs came back fine last week. Congrats to Southernmomma - team pink! Do you have a girl name picked out? Cheesypeas, good luck with your doctor appt today! I am jealous of your and Cerad5's energy boost! Cerad5, I have seasonal allergies too - first year I have ever had them, so weird! Lclofreddo, omg congrats on the twins!! So exciting! And good luck with finding a new doctor and hope the aches and pains are not too bad!
Bumpee. Due date. Team.
MJC1116 5/1 Green
CMDR513 5/17 Pink
Luckyu317 5/27 Blue
Chrissy1276 6/3 Pink
Gmc222 6/21 Blue
Uagirl 7/19 Tbd
AlmostWright 7/22 Green
Kristylynn26 7/28 Green
Jknallen 7/31 Tbd
Ally510 8/3 Tbd
Kndeckar 8/12 Blue
Southernmomma 9/26 Pink
Cerad5 10/16 Tbd
Jeffreysmom24 10/18 Blue
Cheesypeas 10/23 Tbd
Lclofreddo 11/16 Tbd
Deardra77 11/23 Green
1. How many weeks along are you?
2. Any medical updates?
3. How are you feeling lately?
4. QOTW: how does this pregnancy compare so far to last time - anything better or worse? Overall are you enjoying being pregnant or do you feel like you can't wait for it to be over?
First, sending big hugs and deepest condolences to @Jen071407 during this difficult time of healing. We will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. I know there are brighter days ahead for you.
It was great to see the birth story of @Tryingyetagain - what a cute baby girl! MJC1116, can you believe you are next! Hope the sciatic pain is bearable but at least you are so close! CMDR513, good to see your update and that your labs came back fine last week. Congrats to Southernmomma - team pink! Do you have a girl name picked out? Cheesypeas, good luck with your doctor appt today! I am jealous of your and Cerad5's energy boost! Cerad5, I have seasonal allergies too - first year I have ever had them, so weird! Lclofreddo, omg congrats on the twins!! So exciting! And good luck with finding a new doctor and hope the aches and pains are not too bad!
Bumpee. Due date. Team.
MJC1116 5/1 Green
CMDR513 5/17 Pink
Luckyu317 5/27 Blue
Chrissy1276 6/3 Pink
Gmc222 6/21 Blue
Uagirl 7/19 Tbd
AlmostWright 7/22 Green
Kristylynn26 7/28 Green
Jknallen 7/31 Tbd
Ally510 8/3 Tbd
Kndeckar 8/12 Blue
Southernmomma 9/26 Pink
Cerad5 10/16 Tbd
Jeffreysmom24 10/18 Blue
Cheesypeas 10/23 Tbd
Lclofreddo 11/16 Tbd
Deardra77 11/23 Green
1. How many weeks along are you?
2. Any medical updates?
3. How are you feeling lately?
4. QOTW: how does this pregnancy compare so far to last time - anything better or worse? Overall are you enjoying being pregnant or do you feel like you can't wait for it to be over?
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Re: **2IF grad check-in**
1. 15 weeks!
2. Had a great week last week - got the maternity21 test results back and we are now team blue!! And test came back negative for downs. We are busy thinking of boy names!
3. Still waiting for the second trimester energy boost to kick in, but other than that, feeling ok
4. Alot of things are the same as last time in terms of symptoms and tiredness. I am really trying to enjoy every moment but my anxiety level is still high. A part of me just wants it to be over ASAP so that nothing bad can happen! I know this will be my last time to be pregnant so I don't want to miss out on enjoying the little things like the planning and feeling the first flutters etc.
I am in finally ready to check in! I am 7w1d with twins!! My EDD is 12/14/14. No new medical updates, waiting on our final u/s before graduating to the OB. I am feeling completely drained and exhausted this pregnancy is different so far from my last, as far as nausea goes. I have it this time.
So excited to be here!
Welcome to @freakyfast and @chrissynena, so happy to see you here!!
1. I am 15 weeks.
2. Next appt is May 19th. Will schedule anatomy scan for first week of June probably at that appt.
3. So whatever energy I was feeling the last couple weeks went away. I took several naps over the weekend and was still exhausted. Hoping this passes and I the true energy boost shows up. Also, heartburn is here and it's roaring. I had it really bad with DD so I'm not too surprised. I am seriously thankful for symptoms though because it means things are going well, right?
4. I kind of answered this in 3, woops. I would say overall I'm a lot more tired. But I think it's because with DD, I didn't have another child to care for and also my work schedule was different. With DD I was working 3 12 hour shifts, and I was able to schedule myself to have some blocks of time off. Now I am working M-F and getting up early 5 days a week has just been different. My nausea was WAY worse this time. My heartburn is the same, and my right hip is starting to be occasionally sore like it was with DD. I would say overall they have been very similar pregnancies so far.
Welcome @freakyfast and @chrissynena!! So glad to see you both over here!
1. How many weeks along are you? 14w4d
2. Any medical updates? I had an appointment a little bit ago, and it was just a doppler check but all checked out. I scheduled by anatomy scan for May 28!
3. How are you feeling lately? Good. Dealing with some heartburn at the moment but otherwise good. And my belly is now officially too much trouble to suck in. It doesn't look particularly bump-like yet but I'm hoping it will make the transition from fat looking to bump-like soon.
4. QOTW: how does this pregnancy compare so far to last time - anything better or worse? Overall are you enjoying being pregnant or do you feel like you can't wait for it to be over? It's pretty comparable actually. I don't have a lot to complain about with this pregnancy or last. So far I will say that I'm probably less achy than I was with DS, probably because I'm more active since i have a toddler to chase around. I had serious hip pain while sleeping early on with my last pregnancy but it's been pretty tolerable this time around so far. In a few more months, I'll probably hit the "can't wait for it to be over" stage though.
October 2011 - DS (7)
July 2014 - Stillborn DD (24 weeks)
August 2015 - DD (3)
April 2018 - 5 week loss
1. How many weeks along are you? 26 weeks
2. Any medical updates? Nope, bu I see my OB tomorrow
3. How are you feeling lately? I'm feeling good.
4. QOTW: how does this pregnancy compare so far to last time - anything better or worse? Overall are you enjoying being pregnant or do you feel like you can't wait for it to be over?This pregnancy was harder than my first in the first tri (more nausea this time), but now it feels pretty similar. My acid reflux may be a little worse this time around and I've broken out this pregnancy, while my skin stayed clear with my first. I'm trying to enjoy being pregnant as getting here was a journey and it's my last, but some days I'm just over it. The giant boobs have gotten old really fast.
Hi ladies! :-)
1. How many weeks along are you? 10 weeks & 2 days, wow how the time has flown!
2. Any medical updates? No, had 3 ultrasounds so far & all good. Have the AMA genetic testing this weekend, could find out the sex but won't be (husband wants to, I don't). I LOVE to have this one aspect of our journey where we can decide to have no medical intervention cause God knows its the only place! lol
3. How are you feeling lately? Feeling great!
4. QOTW: how does this pregnancy compare so far to last time - anything better or worse? Overall are you enjoying being pregnant or do you feel like you can't wait for it to be over? This time around is SOOON much easier! Way less fatigue, nausea & stress. Last pregnancy started out with a twin loss & a SCH so that contributed to a rough one. Love being pregnant as it is such a miracle, there is always a pang of guilt for the women who are still waiting on their first miracle meanwhile I have had 2 successful IVFs. Seems so terribly unfair. Couldn't imagine what it would be like not to be happy about being pregnant but can identify with the longing to be at the point where baby is safety born and we have made it to that point. But yeah, 2nd time around 10 million times easier physically & emotionally than first time. Nice!!! :-)
We got home yesterday and are cherishing every minute as a family of 4 (even the sleepless parts). So far he's been sleeping and eating very well.
I can't thank you all enough for the love and support you shared during my time on 2IF and PAIF. Dealing with infertility was one of the darkest parts of my life, but it was all worth it as I hold my little one in my arms, feeling his warm skin on mine, hearing his little noises..DH and I feel so blessed.
I will continue to check in here to see how you all are doing and pray for you throughout your pregnancies.
XO
TTC #1 4/2009 - DD 2/5/10
TTC #2 since October 2011
2IF issues
Me: 42. DH: 46.
1st Pregnancy: MC, 11/19/00.
2nd Pregnancy: DS born 04/10/06.
3rd Pregnancy: CP, 03/11.
4th Pregnancy: MMC, D&C 11/30/11, Genetic testing revealed Trisomy 4.
5th Pregnancy: Ectopic, 2 doses of Methotrexate unsuccessful, surgery 4/10/12, right tube removed.
Tried Letrozole January 2013-July 2013 (including 2 IUIs), all BFN. After 2 1/2 years of trying for child #2, decided to "give up" after July cycle, based on AMA.
August 16, 2013: BFP our first month of "not trying!" Still in shock. Beta #1 (14dpo): 183. Beta #2 (17dpo): 611. Ultrasound 8/30/13: baby measured 6 weeks, 1 day, heart rate of 118 bpm!
Ultrasound 9/13/13: 8 weeks, heart rate of 176!
Baby is due 4/26/14
1. 11w3d
2. I have an apt with a new doc tomorrow hope this is it because it's stressing me out.
3. I am still tired and having trouble eating like I should because even though I am starving I am nauseous and can hardly eat.
4. This pregnancy is way different than my first but this time it's twins so that explains it.
Next appointment is when we get back and I have to repeat my 1 hr glucose test again and have another ultrasound to check the placenta previa. Besides that not much new to report.
QOTW: This time around seems very different than with DD. When I was pregnant with her I was sick the entire pregnancy and had GB. This time I feel good, except being a little tired, and so far have passed my early GB screening. I am also taking weekly progesterone injections to prevent preterm labor this time around so I'm praying that is another big difference.
First Time: DD born 3/2011 after trying for two years, LAP, and two IUIs w/ Femera + Ovidrel
This Time: 4/12 Femera IUI #1 BFN, 5/12 Femera + TI BFN, 6/12 Femera + IUI #2 BFN, 7/12 Femera + IUI #3 BFN, 8/12 Follistim IUI #4 BFN
IVF #1: ER 11/5/12 : 17 eggs retrieved/6 fertilized, ET 11/10/12 : 5dt of 2 embies/0 frosties BFN
IVF #2: ER 1/28/13 : 12 eggs retrieved/9 fertilized, ET 2/2/13 : 5dt of 2 embies/0 frosties BFN
IVF #3: ER 4/15/13 : 13 eggs retrieved/7 fertilized, ET 4/18/13 : 3dt of 3 embies/0 frosties BFN
Laparoscopy 5/24/13 : Stage 2 Endo, Scaring, and Both tubes Blocked but successfully Opened
IVF #4 (Clinical Trial): ER 7/22/13 : 15 eggs/8 fertilized, ET 7/25/13 : 3dt of 3 embies/0 frosties BFN
IVF #5: ER 11/4/13 : 13 eggs/12 fertilized, ET 11/9/13 : 5dt of 2 embies/0 frosties BFP!!! Beta 11/20/13 = 447 1 Beautiful Baby! EDD: July 28, 2014