This is a weekly check-in for members in their 3rd trimester. You can join at 28 weeks and we will bid you an excited farewell when you greet your little ones! If you are new, please include your EDD and team.
Questions: 1) How far along? 2) Any appointments this week? 3) How are you feeling?
QOTW: If a genie gave you 3 wishes what would yours be?
*******New check-in leader needed*** -We could be in the delivery room at any moment now so it's time for me to pass the torch. Thank you for letting me be a part of this awesome journey
Congratulations!: @DSculley1824 - You Made It!!!! Congratulations!
Hey all!! 32w4d. I go this Thursday for my next appt. I'm interested to talk more about inducing with my ob. I'm feeling pretty uncomfortable most of the time. She's still sideways and keeps shoving her head up by my ribs. I've been doing exercises to try to get her to move or flip. No such luck yet.
Qotw: first wish: is that my grandparents were still here to meet my daughter. Second wish: that I could travel anytime anywhere with no budget. Third wish: eat whatever I want and gain no weight. That would be awesome. Lol
SIGGY WARNING//TICKER WARNING//PAIF
Long of the Short:
TTC since April 2013 DH 42 y/o I'm 30 Dh had vasectomy reversal Feb 2013 after 3 months developed scar tissue
First Re appt was September 2013 OOP for everything minus meds
DH's TESE surgery December 2013
First cycle was February 2014 BFN none to freeze
Second cycle was April 2014 BFP ending in Chemical Pregnancy none to freeze
Third cycle June 2014 BFN none to freez
Fourth cycle October 30th 28 retrieved, 13 mature and 12 fertilized
PICSI, assisted hatching and fresh sperm from my DH's TESE surgery used
5 FROZEN from a freeze all cycle!
FET completed on DECEMBER 9TH!!!
Beta #1 13dp5dt BFP!! 800
Beta #2 15dp5dt 2100
Beta #3 17dp5dt 3600
First Scan January 5th! Everything looks great! Heart rate of 121!
Second Scan January 20th. Baby Justone13 looks amazing. Heart rate of 175!
Baby Girl is due August 27th
Liv Annmarie born 8/25 7lbs 6oz 21 1/2 inches long
Hey Ladies - I'm 38w4d! I'm feeling good. Just super swollen and the warm temps aren't helping. My lower back hurts so bad sometimes it's hard to stand and sit. Good thing I'm in the homestretch now! I have an OB appt again Wed. I love that I'm at weekly appts now!! Hoping I've progressed since last week.
QOTD: Fun question!! 1. That everyone in my family will live a long, healthy life (say 100 years!). 2. To bring DH's best friend back. 3. All stray cats/dogs find good homes.
Have a great week!
"Will you be my Valentine?" 2/14/2004
"Will you marry me?" 7/4/2008
"Wanna get a cat?" 7/4/2010
TTC #1 since 2/2011
Me: 28 DH: 29 2 Cycles Femera, 4 IUIs, IVF#1 (BNF), IVF#2 (BFN).
1) How far along? We are at 38w+1d - It's a boy! and OMG where has the time gone? At any moment DH and I will go from a just a crazy couple to a crazy family of 3!
2) Any appointments this week?
Weekly appointments - last Thursday's appointment went... awkward. Our surrogate wanted to start her maternity leave but the MW wouldn't sign off on it. She argued with her until she was about to cry then she just gave in and agreed to work another week or until delivery. I felt so bad, but after we left she said she guessed it was for the best... and would give her more time to relax and spend time with her daughter... so I suppose that is the bright side. But in the midst of all this the MW didn't check to see if she was dilated or not... is that normal? I feel like at 37/38 weeks we should know.
3) How are you feeling?
I can't focus on anything... at all. All I can think about is our baby and the moment when I hold him in my arms. I probably check my phone a million times a day just waiting for that one phone call. He'll be here any time now!
QOTW: If a genie gave you 3 wishes what would yours be?
1) For DH and I to have a perfect credit score
2) For our new son and our whole family to live long and happy/healthy lives
3) To be able to travel in time without repercussions
@KevinandJesse any day now! How exciting!! I was checked at 36 and then again at 38. So yes, they prob should've checked. I would definitely request it at the next appt!
"Will you be my Valentine?" 2/14/2004
"Will you marry me?" 7/4/2008
"Wanna get a cat?" 7/4/2010
TTC #1 since 2/2011
Me: 28 DH: 29 2 Cycles Femera, 4 IUIs, IVF#1 (BNF), IVF#2 (BFN).
36+2 and the babies are hanging in there with no regard to their poor mom - who is barely getting 4 hours of piecemeal sleep at night since they think it is fun to sleep during the day and party all night. The lack of sleep has also been driven by insane and insatiable itching of my hands, arms and feet. Had blood drawn yesterday to check for cholestasis. I am 1 cm dilated, up from 1/2 cm last week. OB's office is supposed to be calling to schedule c-section for 38 weeks at the recommendation of MFM (finally - communication and cooperation). However, OB told me if I have cholestasis then c-section will likely be scheduled sooner. Various family members have been 'betting' on date of the twins arrival, including me - and I picked today. So far - nothing - which is not surprising since I've never been all that successful in Vegas or Atlantic City. DH picked 7/9...so we'll see.
QOTW: 1. Twins arrive healthy and happy with no NICU time. 2. That I would be able financially to quit my nightmare job and do something else for work that I actually enjoy. 3. The time and money to travel with my family and show our children the world.
Me: 35 DH: 35 - Married 10 years PCOS and MF Two failed rounds IUI in 2010 IVF #1 in 2011 - BFP 8/5/11 - Our IVF miracle was born 4/8/12 FET 9/23/13; BFP -Twins-10/3/13; EDD 6/10/14; MC 11/1/13; D&C 11/4/13 FET 3/28/14; BFN - 4/7/14 IVF #2 - Transfer 2 embryos 11/14/14; BFP 11/24/14 - Beta 265; 11/26/14 - Beta 612; 11/28/14 - Beta 1263; 12/1/14 - Beta 3571; 12/3/14 - first u/s - two gestational sacs; 12/17/14 - two healthy heartbeats (132 and 134) Our IVF miracles were born 7/16/15
I am 32 weeks and 5 days. I am still feeling good for the most part. I am really tired and starting to feel more hormonal at this point. I cried twice this weekend for no reason. My next appointment is Monday, and we have our refresher child birth course next Tuesday.
QOTW: I wish to be a stay at home mom, I wish my in laws were alive to meet my little boy and new baby girl, and I wish for a long healthy life for everyone in my family.
TTC #1 January 2009 January 2010 SA results: Count 16 million, Motility 40%, Morphology 2% January 2010- Surprise BFP! DS born 10/1/2010 January 2013 TTC #2 September 2013 Repeat SA: Count= 1.7 million, Motility= 24%, Morphology= 2% November 6th 1st Appointment with RE: diagnosed with severe MFI Testing to try to determine a cause & possible treatment for MFI CD 3 blood work for me. RE does not want to repeat my HSG/lap at this point, but may want to before moving forward with any fertility treatments. After seeing the uro, DH is currently taking lots of supplements and clomid to try to boost his count. We will have a repeat SA in February to see if it works. Follow up SA numbers are: Count= 4 million, Motility= 40%, Morphology= 1% Uro wants us to have another follow up SA 5/9 to see if we see further improvement than we are back to the RE to make a game plan.
SA 5/9/2014 Count: 12 Million, Motility: 60%, and Morphology 2%. We will be doing iui #1 in late June
IUI #1 6/28 clomid + ovidrel, post wash count 3 million total sperm= BFN
IUI # 2 7/21 clomid+ ovidrel. post wash count 900,000 total sperm= BFN
IVF planned for early November- cancelled due to cyst
Hello ladies..... So, today was my scheduled eviction day, at 8:00 this morning.... At around 2:00 this morning, I woke up to a "swoosh"... (that's what it felt like) my water broke! I called my OB's office and they told me to head on in...thankfully we had dropped DD of at my in-laws the night before. Long story short... Monica Leigh, 6 lbs 4 oz & Isabelle Catherine, 6 lbs 7 oz were born via c-section at 4:06 & 4:07 am. Feeling a bit uncomfortable right now... but we are madly in love with our beautiful little ladies.....
Me 35, DH 36 TTC summer 2008 Diagnose me. DOR, DH perfect IUI # 1 6/2010, BFN IUI # 2 8/2010, BFN IVF # 1 10/2010 Canceled poor response IVF 1.2 12/2010 BFP! mc 6 weeks 2 days Mental health break for 10 months IVF # 2 10/2011 BFN IVF # 3 5/2012 BFP! 10 eggs retrieved (best ever) 7 fertilized transferred 3 Beta #1 14dpo - 72, Beta #2 17dpo 145 Beta 3 20dpo 521 First u/s June 15 saw HB 126 bpm missed m/c 7/5/12 10 weeks D&C 7/6/12 IVF#4 ER 9/30 ET 10/3 Beta 10/16 BFFN. IVF #5 final with o/e. ER 1/21 only 1 retrieved, hoping my lonestar is the one. Beta #1 2/6/13 = 209.... please let this be it! Keep growing lonestar! Beta #2 2/8/13 - 586! , Beta #3 2/10/13 = 1898. First u/s perfect little heart beat at 116 bpm. Measure 6 weeks 1 day. EDD 10/14/13 3/4/13 measuring right on track beautiful heartbeat 171 bpm, graduated from RE to OB... bittersweet. PAIF/SAIF always welcome! Its a girl!
Maggie Grace is here! 10/5/13... 8lbs 6 ounces of pure joy!
TTC#2 No birth control since DD was born. Getting ready to jump back in the saddle. Weaning this month. RE appt scheduled 5/8. Here we go again!
IFV# 6. 10/27 6 retrieved 4 mature 3 fertilized. 2 made it to 3dt 10/30. 1"very pretty 8 cell" and 1 6 cell. Beta
11/13. Please stick embies!!!! We love you so much already! 11/12/14 POAS, BFP... beta tomorrow! 11/13 beta #1 924!!! 2nd bet 11/15 1906, one more on 11/17 3rd & final beta 3430. First u/s 12/5, 7w4d, 2 heartbeats,
both measuring right on track....2nd u/s... all is well... both beans measuring right on track... released from RE... first
appointment with MFM 1/5. Looks like this is really happening!
"Will you be my Valentine?" 2/14/2004
"Will you marry me?" 7/4/2008
"Wanna get a cat?" 7/4/2010
TTC #1 since 2/2011
Me: 28 DH: 29 2 Cycles Femera, 4 IUIs, IVF#1 (BNF), IVF#2 (BFN).
@KevinandJesse can we draw straws?! :P I'm soooo hoping this baby is not two weeks late like I was!
"Will you be my Valentine?" 2/14/2004
"Will you marry me?" 7/4/2008
"Wanna get a cat?" 7/4/2010
TTC #1 since 2/2011
Me: 28 DH: 29 2 Cycles Femera, 4 IUIs, IVF#1 (BNF), IVF#2 (BFN).
AFM: I am 35w3d, big and tired. sleeping is getting uncomfortable day by day. last week I had a scare with contractions every 5 minutes apart. we went to L&D and had everything checked out. I was 50% effaced and closed. I have MFM and OB appt. next week. The doctor wants to schedule a c-section for 38 weeks, but I want to go in labour on my own.
@Julie21613 Congratulations! Enjoy your sweet babies
TTC #1 January 2009 January 2010 SA results: Count 16 million, Motility 40%, Morphology 2% January 2010- Surprise BFP! DS born 10/1/2010 January 2013 TTC #2 September 2013 Repeat SA: Count= 1.7 million, Motility= 24%, Morphology= 2% November 6th 1st Appointment with RE: diagnosed with severe MFI Testing to try to determine a cause & possible treatment for MFI CD 3 blood work for me. RE does not want to repeat my HSG/lap at this point, but may want to before moving forward with any fertility treatments. After seeing the uro, DH is currently taking lots of supplements and clomid to try to boost his count. We will have a repeat SA in February to see if it works. Follow up SA numbers are: Count= 4 million, Motility= 40%, Morphology= 1% Uro wants us to have another follow up SA 5/9 to see if we see further improvement than we are back to the RE to make a game plan.
SA 5/9/2014 Count: 12 Million, Motility: 60%, and Morphology 2%. We will be doing iui #1 in late June
IUI #1 6/28 clomid + ovidrel, post wash count 3 million total sperm= BFN
IUI # 2 7/21 clomid+ ovidrel. post wash count 900,000 total sperm= BFN
IVF planned for early November- cancelled due to cyst
My bloodwork confirmed cholestasis. I am now taking Ursodiol until delivery and hopefully that will curb the nighttime itching. I am also being monitored twice a week (NST) now because the condition puts the babies at much higher risk. MFM recommends delivery between 37-38 weeks. So I am now scheduled for repeat c-section on July 16 (37+4). Less than a week to go unless the babies have other plans :-)
Me: 35 DH: 35 - Married 10 years PCOS and MF Two failed rounds IUI in 2010 IVF #1 in 2011 - BFP 8/5/11 - Our IVF miracle was born 4/8/12 FET 9/23/13; BFP -Twins-10/3/13; EDD 6/10/14; MC 11/1/13; D&C 11/4/13 FET 3/28/14; BFN - 4/7/14 IVF #2 - Transfer 2 embryos 11/14/14; BFP 11/24/14 - Beta 265; 11/26/14 - Beta 612; 11/28/14 - Beta 1263; 12/1/14 - Beta 3571; 12/3/14 - first u/s - two gestational sacs; 12/17/14 - two healthy heartbeats (132 and 134) Our IVF miracles were born 7/16/15
Re: *****3rd Trimester Check-in 7/6 - New Check-in Leader Needed
Qotw: first wish: is that my grandparents were still here to meet my daughter. Second wish: that I could travel anytime anywhere with no budget. Third wish: eat whatever I want and gain no weight. That would be awesome. Lol
I'm 38w4d! I'm feeling good. Just super swollen and the warm temps aren't helping. My lower back hurts so bad sometimes it's hard to stand and sit. Good thing I'm in the homestretch now! I have an OB appt again Wed. I love that I'm at weekly appts now!! Hoping I've progressed since last week.
QOTD: Fun question!!
1. That everyone in my family will live a long, healthy life (say 100 years!).
2. To bring DH's best friend back.
3. All stray cats/dogs find good homes.
Have a great week!
QOTW: 1. Twins arrive healthy and happy with no NICU time.
2. That I would be able financially to quit my nightmare job and do something else for work that I actually enjoy.
3. The time and money to travel with my family and show our children the world.
PCOS and MF
Two failed rounds IUI in 2010
IVF #1 in 2011 - BFP 8/5/11 - Our IVF miracle was born 4/8/12
FET 9/23/13; BFP -Twins-10/3/13; EDD 6/10/14; MC 11/1/13; D&C 11/4/13
FET 3/28/14; BFN - 4/7/14
IVF #2 - Transfer 2 embryos 11/14/14; BFP 11/24/14 - Beta 265;
11/26/14 - Beta 612; 11/28/14 - Beta 1263; 12/1/14 - Beta 3571;
12/3/14 - first u/s - two gestational sacs; 12/17/14 - two healthy heartbeats (132 and 134)
Our IVF miracles were born 7/16/15
I am 32 weeks and 5 days. I am still feeling good for the most part. I am really tired and starting to feel more hormonal at this point. I cried twice this weekend for no reason. My next appointment is Monday, and we have our refresher child birth course next Tuesday.
QOTW: I wish to be a stay at home mom, I wish my in laws were alive to meet my little boy and new baby girl, and I wish for a long healthy life for everyone in my family.
TTC #1 January 2009
January 2010 SA results: Count 16 million, Motility 40%, Morphology 2%
January 2010- Surprise BFP! DS born 10/1/2010
January 2013 TTC #2
September 2013 Repeat SA: Count= 1.7 million, Motility= 24%, Morphology= 2%
November 6th 1st Appointment with RE: diagnosed with severe MFI
Testing to try to determine a cause & possible treatment for MFI
CD 3 blood work for me. RE does not want to repeat my HSG/lap at this point,
but may want to before moving forward with any fertility treatments.
After seeing the uro, DH is currently taking lots of supplements and clomid to try to boost his count. We will have a repeat SA in February to see if it works.
Follow up SA numbers are: Count= 4 million, Motility= 40%, Morphology= 1%
Uro wants us to have another follow up SA 5/9 to see if we see further improvement than we are back to the RE to make a game plan.
SA 5/9/2014 Count: 12 Million, Motility: 60%, and Morphology 2%. We will be doing iui #1 in late June
IUI #1 6/28 clomid + ovidrel, post wash count 3 million total sperm= BFN
IUI # 2 7/21 clomid+ ovidrel. post wash count 900,000 total sperm= BFN
IVF planned for early November- cancelled due to cyst
December IVF #1- 22 eggs, 20 mature,16 fertilized
12/9 Transferred 1 4AA Blast, 6 frosties
*****Everyone is welcome******
4:06 & 4:07 am. Feeling a bit uncomfortable right now... but we are madly in love with our beautiful little ladies.....
TTC summer 2008
Diagnose me. DOR, DH perfect
IUI # 1 6/2010, BFN
IUI # 2 8/2010, BFN
IVF # 1 10/2010 Canceled poor response
IVF 1.2 12/2010 BFP! mc 6 weeks 2 days
Mental health break for 10 months
IVF # 2 10/2011 BFN
IVF # 3 5/2012 BFP! 10 eggs retrieved (best ever)
7 fertilized transferred 3
Beta #1 14dpo - 72, Beta #2 17dpo 145 Beta 3 20dpo 521
First u/s June 15 saw HB 126 bpm missed m/c 7/5/12 10 weeks D&C 7/6/12
IVF#4 ER 9/30 ET 10/3 Beta 10/16 BFFN. IVF #5 final with o/e. ER 1/21 only 1 retrieved, hoping my lonestar is the one. Beta #1 2/6/13 = 209.... please let this be it! Keep growing lonestar! Beta #2 2/8/13 - 586! , Beta #3 2/10/13 = 1898. First u/s perfect little heart beat at 116 bpm. Measure 6 weeks 1 day. EDD 10/14/13
3/4/13 measuring right on track beautiful heartbeat 171 bpm, graduated from RE to OB... bittersweet.
PAIF/SAIF always welcome! Its a girl!
TTC#2 No birth control since DD was born. Getting ready to jump back in the saddle. Weaning this month. RE
appt scheduled 5/8. Here we go again!
11/13 beta #1 924!!! 2nd bet 11/15 1906, one more on 11/17 3rd & final beta 3430. First u/s 12/5, 7w4d, 2 heartbeats,
PCOS and MF
Two failed rounds IUI in 2010
IVF #1 in 2011 - BFP 8/5/11 - Our IVF miracle was born 4/8/12
FET 9/23/13; BFP -Twins-10/3/13; EDD 6/10/14; MC 11/1/13; D&C 11/4/13
FET 3/28/14; BFN - 4/7/14
IVF #2 - Transfer 2 embryos 11/14/14; BFP 11/24/14 - Beta 265;
11/26/14 - Beta 612; 11/28/14 - Beta 1263; 12/1/14 - Beta 3571;
12/3/14 - first u/s - two gestational sacs; 12/17/14 - two healthy heartbeats (132 and 134)
Our IVF miracles were born 7/16/15
We'll @CaringCat and @ktabs ... looks like it's down to the three of us July babies who's next?
TTC #1 January 2009
January 2010 SA results: Count 16 million, Motility 40%, Morphology 2%
January 2010- Surprise BFP! DS born 10/1/2010
January 2013 TTC #2
September 2013 Repeat SA: Count= 1.7 million, Motility= 24%, Morphology= 2%
November 6th 1st Appointment with RE: diagnosed with severe MFI
Testing to try to determine a cause & possible treatment for MFI
CD 3 blood work for me. RE does not want to repeat my HSG/lap at this point,
but may want to before moving forward with any fertility treatments.
After seeing the uro, DH is currently taking lots of supplements and clomid to try to boost his count. We will have a repeat SA in February to see if it works.
Follow up SA numbers are: Count= 4 million, Motility= 40%, Morphology= 1%
Uro wants us to have another follow up SA 5/9 to see if we see further improvement than we are back to the RE to make a game plan.
SA 5/9/2014 Count: 12 Million, Motility: 60%, and Morphology 2%. We will be doing iui #1 in late June
IUI #1 6/28 clomid + ovidrel, post wash count 3 million total sperm= BFN
IUI # 2 7/21 clomid+ ovidrel. post wash count 900,000 total sperm= BFN
IVF planned for early November- cancelled due to cyst
December IVF #1- 22 eggs, 20 mature,16 fertilized
12/9 Transferred 1 4AA Blast, 6 frosties
*****Everyone is welcome******
My bloodwork confirmed cholestasis. I am now taking Ursodiol until delivery and hopefully that will curb the nighttime itching. I am also being monitored twice a week (NST) now because the condition puts the babies at much higher risk. MFM recommends delivery between 37-38 weeks. So I am now scheduled for repeat c-section on July 16 (37+4). Less than a week to go unless the babies have other plans :-)
PCOS and MF
Two failed rounds IUI in 2010
IVF #1 in 2011 - BFP 8/5/11 - Our IVF miracle was born 4/8/12
FET 9/23/13; BFP -Twins-10/3/13; EDD 6/10/14; MC 11/1/13; D&C 11/4/13
FET 3/28/14; BFN - 4/7/14
IVF #2 - Transfer 2 embryos 11/14/14; BFP 11/24/14 - Beta 265;
11/26/14 - Beta 612; 11/28/14 - Beta 1263; 12/1/14 - Beta 3571;
12/3/14 - first u/s - two gestational sacs; 12/17/14 - two healthy heartbeats (132 and 134)
Our IVF miracles were born 7/16/15