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Pregnant x4
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Don't really know where to post on these boards. I had introduced myself on Success after IF and then saw this board- so here goes.
Hey all! I am newly pregnant after quite the battle with infertility. I've been in recovery from an eating disorder for several years and still believe that might have had something to do with it. I had an iUi with follistim on May 7&8. I quickly developed OHSS, which became exacerbated as my HCG rose. I gained about 13 pounds in fluid and ended up in the ER the night of my confirmed pregnancy bc I couldn't breathe. When I followed up with my RE, he hinted that I might have multiples.
Monday, he confirmed- I am currently expecting quads. They are measuring .72cm, .66cm, .57cm, & .39cm. The RE said the small one had about a 50% chance of survival but that it's still too early to tell. At first. I was in shock. But with each passing day, the thought is growing on me and I want all my babies to make it...
I'm just looking for any feedback and support. I have an appointment with a high risk specialist on July 9 but think I want to meet with him sooner. I follow up with my doctor next week to see how they are growing.... I'm nervous and excited and completely in love with my little beans
Hey all! I am newly pregnant after quite the battle with infertility. I've been in recovery from an eating disorder for several years and still believe that might have had something to do with it. I had an iUi with follistim on May 7&8. I quickly developed OHSS, which became exacerbated as my HCG rose. I gained about 13 pounds in fluid and ended up in the ER the night of my confirmed pregnancy bc I couldn't breathe. When I followed up with my RE, he hinted that I might have multiples.
Monday, he confirmed- I am currently expecting quads. They are measuring .72cm, .66cm, .57cm, & .39cm. The RE said the small one had about a 50% chance of survival but that it's still too early to tell. At first. I was in shock. But with each passing day, the thought is growing on me and I want all my babies to make it...
I'm just looking for any feedback and support. I have an appointment with a high risk specialist on July 9 but think I want to meet with him sooner. I follow up with my doctor next week to see how they are growing.... I'm nervous and excited and completely in love with my little beans
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Re: Pregnant x4
This is my first pregnancy and we are 15weeks with twins! Which was a huge surprise to us but it sounds like you have quite the surprise yourself!
Me: 32, DH: 34 / TTC since February 2011 / SA: all normal, HSG: all clear! / on Lovenox for anticardiolipid antibodies
4 IUIs with Clomid, Letrozole, and Menopur. All BFN.
9/12: lap / hysteroscopy: found and removed mild endometriosis, cervical polyp, and 2 para-tubular cysts
5/13 IVF #1: Follistim, Menopur, Ganirelix, 10R/4M/4F, ET of 2, 5 cell and 4 cell, no frosties = BFN
12/13 IVF #2 = November / December 2013. Microdose Lupron Protocol: 15R/6M/6F, Froze all 6 due to high E2 and P4
FET 1: Jan 22, 2014 of one 4AB blast and one 3BB blast (3 blasts on ice!)
BFP on HPT 4dp5dt, Beta #1 9dp5dt: 310, Beta #2 11dp5dt: 899
First u/s on 2/17/14: TWINS!!!!! both w/HBs of 114 at 6w3d, HBs 150 and 152 at 7w5d
5/27/2014: Team purple!!!! EDD 10/10/2014 /
Baby Boy 4lbs 1oz, 17 inches
Baby Girl 3lbs 5oz, 16 inches
Someone from my home town had quads a couple of years ago (they are all doing well now), I think she got a ton of support from other quad parents via blogs as well as multiples boards and groups.
Good luck with your specialist. I found it really helpful to find out everything I could about our Dr, and the hospital's high-risk obstetrics team before I met with them, as well as any resources for high-risk pregnancies and future NICU care; it helped me find my way through while we got to know all the people there.
queer couple - 32 (me) & 33 (my love) years old - donor sperm,
Our IF/TTC journey since Nov 2012.
Me: dx of DOR in Nov. 2012. Low AMH, AFC - 6, Normal FSH, SS-A (RO) Antibodies (Autoimmune issues), tubes clear, Sono (November 2013) NORMAL! <p>
7 IUI's - December 2012-September 2013. Medicated, Injected, Triggered.... all BFN.
My Love: (the amazing @Healz413)
Normal AMH & FSH, AFC ~27, blocked tube dx'd via HSG in 2012. Hydrosalpinx & ovarian cyst dx'd in May 2013.
dx of Stage IV Endo & bilateral salpinectomy in June 2013.
Partner IVF#1a- December 2013 - H's eggs, my Ute - CANCELLED due to low response
Partner IVF #1b - February 2014 - H's eggs, my Ute - ER February 4 (10 retrieved, 3 fertilized), Transfer Feb 7 of one Grade 1 and one Grade 2 day 3 embryos. 1 - Day 3, Grade 1 frosty saved. BFP - 6dp3dt via FRER, Beta #1 - 110, Beta #2 175, Beta #3 - 348, Beta #4 - 2222!, Beta #5 - 4255. Ultrasound (6w1d) - 2 heartbearts!
We lost our beautiful Twin baby girls on June 18, 2014. Tavin Sara and Casey Elizabeth were born at 21 weeks gestation and were absolutely beautiful, precious, amazing babies. We miss our daughters every day and love them with all our hearts.
First pregnancy - DS 01-Apr-09;
3rd cycle Clomid/IUI after 2 years TTC
TTC #2 since ~June 2010
IUI #1 & 2 - Clomid/IUI - BFN
IUI #3 &4 - Gonal-F/Ovidrel and IUI -- BFN
IUI #5 - Gonal-F/Ovidrel and IUI -- BFP!!
EDD: March 22, 2013
It's triplets!!
Eva, born on 1/2/11
Celia and Lily, born on 5/17/13
Age: 35 TTC since 2005, MFI & DOR
IVF #1 Sep '11 - canceled poor response
IVF #2 Nov '11 8R/8M/4F 3dt x2 - chemical
IVF #3 April '12 11R/6M/4F 3dt x2 - m/c
FET #1 Aug 2012 3dt x2 - BFN
**new RE**
IVF #4 Jan '13 BFN 11R/6M/6F 5dt x2 - BFN
IVF #5 July '13 16R/10M/10F 5dt x2 + 1 frostie
9dp5dt Beta 1 = 344!! 16dp5dt. Beta 2 = 4822 7wk u/s= 2 heartbeats!
Twin girls! 3/6/14
Thanks all. To answer a few of your questions:
The RE didn't say how far along I actually was. My count is messed up because I didn't start injections until 12 days after my period (had a cyst that needed to reduce) and wasn't inseminated until about 23 days after my period. I'm guess I'm about 7 weeks. I know that this is the dangerous area and that anything can happen...I'm praying that each baby will be fine. One RE specialist told me he expected once I got pregnant, I would be ok- it was just a matter of getting me to ovulate.
I haven't told my parents yet. I haven't even told them we were going through infertility treatments. I didn't want to worry them. I know it's early, but I feel the need to tell them this weekend so I can have extra emotional support. My husband has been wonderful & I have a few friends that know. Besides, I already have pooch that makes me look about 12 or 14 weeks (guessing the OHSS), so I might as well let them know.
Question for all of you- how do you get past the fears? With early slight cramp or twinge, I get so worried. Currently, I am having quite the pain on my side that runs almost to my groin. The doctor said it's probably my body stretching. I just hope everything is growing like it should.
And any other tips- websites, groups to join, anything. The RE is expecting me to have at least triplets, we are just waiting to see about Baby D.
Side note- I"m a counselor for substance use & mental health & people at work, including my clients, are already asking if I'm pregnant. How do I answer that?
Thank you all for the feedback!
Dx: PCOS, Anovulatory, Amenorrhea 2006
TTC: Sept 2008
IVF#1 Cancelled due to breast biopsy.05/01/20
IVF#1.2- 9/2010 - Cancelled Oversurpressed
IVF#2 Microdose Lupron 10/2010 Beta 11/09=BFN
IVF#3 2/2011 - 2 blasts(2/25) Beta 03/11 =BFN
IVF#4 Lupron 01/02 =2 blasts, beta's 1-4 198,234,398,3100!!BFP
FET 3/2014 2 blasts BETA 3/20=BFP TWINS EDD 11/27 TEAM PINK!!!
I agree in wanting to wait as long as possible before letting people know. I've been just saying no if people ask when I'm pregnant. My clients pick up on everything! I did let me director know to begin preparing in case I end up needing to leave early some days. And also bc I'm assuming I might be on bedrest- something we never considered when I was hoping for pregnancy! He's super supportive. I also have one friend at work who also went through infertility treatment and is due with a singleton in early October.
I tend to be a high anxiety person so I'm trying to stay as calm as possible. It's definitely strengthening my prayer life! I live for ultrasound days!
I'm anxious too and staying busy, doing a lot of research has helped.
Like pp said, you will be highly monitored and have lots of ultrasounds and appointments! Make sure you find an OB and MFM you feel comfortable with. I also joined a local mothers of multiples group that helps me connect with local moms in the area.
As for telling people, that depends on your comfort level. Wearing looser tops might help
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DH and I: Both 31
HSG, bloodwork, SA-possible blockage in right tube Continue TI July 2012 August 2012: Clomid 50mg + TI=bfn, switched RE September 2012: Redo HSG-blockage in right tube confirmed November 2012: Clomid 25mg, Bravelle + Trigger + IUI= ectopic pregnancy December 2012: emergency laparoscopy and D&C, removed right tube 2 more IUI's-one bfn, one CP IVF #1=CP FET#1=BFN IVF#2-converted to FET due to PGS testing and high progesterone levels. Only one good embryo from PGS-didn't survive thaw. transferred 2 embryos from IVF #1=BFP! 2 yolks sacs seen at 5w4d sonogram!
Dx: Endometriosis
TTC May 2012
Jan 2014 IUI#1: BFN
Feb 2014 IUI #2: BFP
Beta #1: 403
First u/s: 3/14 It is TWINS!!
EDD: 11/12/2014 ~ Boys x2
~~ All welcomed ~~
N14 Nov. Siggy: CELEBRATION!
thank you all for the well wishes. Ultrasound this morning showed all are continuing to grow. 3 are looking great with wonderful sacs. The tiny one is still growing, but has a much smaller sac and the doctor isn't sure if he's going to make it. All I can think is, him being our child, he will be a fighter!
I am supposed to be having an appointment with a High Risk Specialist because I have to make the decision if we will want to selectively reduce. This is a very hard decision for me and is causing me much angst. Any feedback on what to ask the specialist, blogs/accounts to read, suggestions, helpful advice?
Thank you all so much!
BFP: 12/2/13, EDD: 8/17/13
Follow MacKenzie and Madison's Journey at randidooley.wordpress.com
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Married August 2012 -- Me (40 yrs old) My husband (45 yrs. old)
RE referral from ObGYN in late Jan. 2013 -- Testing Confirms Unexplained IF
IUI #"s1 - 3 (Femara + IUI) April - June 2013 - all BFN
Decided to do IVF... Began stimming on September 10th! Egg Retrieval 9/20/13. 19 eggs: 6 to mature to freeze after 6 fertilized with ICSI
3 morula stage embryos transferred on 9/25/13.....Beta #1 on 10/4/13/ = 7.5 Beta #2 on 10/6/13 = negative
IVF#2 - Lupron plan (set to begin on 10/28/13) (Planning on thawing and fertilizing our 6 eggs with ICSI as well as all of the mature eggs they retrieve with this fresh cycle.)
Late October 2013 - ectopic pregnancy - methotrexate injection....benched 3 months
CD1 - 12/5/13...Lupron set to start on 12/26/13; CD1 - 1/2/14....Baseline 1/3/14....begin follistim tonight and continue with lupron. (Got my calendar today! IVF#2 is a go!)
ER = 1/14/14 (11 eggs....9 were mature. 9 fertilized. Of the 6 mature eggs we thawed, only 4 fertilized. At this time, we have 13 eggs fertilized and growing. Waiting for news about a 3-day or 5-day transfer.)
ET = 1/19/14 (5dt).....3 blastocysts transferred! (All nine embryos didn't make it to freeze. =( )
Beta #1 = 1/28/14 (2 weeks after ER) BFP! 209 (9dp5dt) EDD 10/7/14
Beta #2 - 1/30/14 (11 dp5dt) 302
Beta #3 - 2/3/14 (15 dp5dt) 1222
Ultrasound set for 2/17/14......TWINS! Twin A - HR 124 bpm; Twin B - HR 126 bpm
Final Ultrasound with RE 3/10/14 - Twin A - HR 176 bpm; Twin B - HR 177 bpm.
PAIF/SAIF Welcome!