@clt2pwm11 I am so sorry!! This must be heart breaking for you. Charlie is a little fight and he had a great NICU and great parents on his side! The odds are in his favor!! All this bumps in the road and probably scary as hell, but it will all be okay! Lean on us here as much as you need! We are all praying for Charlie and your family.
Me 30 || DH 36 Unexplained Infertility- Postive for MTHFR Gene Mutation
Natural cycles with 1 miscarriage -3 IUI's w/ Clomid= BFN -IVF #1-Follistim and Menopur= BFN ***11 Eggs, 10 mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 1 (day 5) 2 made it to freeze -FET #1- Transferred 2, day 5 embryos =BFN -IVF #2- Follistim and Menopur = BFN ***11 retrieved, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, transferred 2 (day 3), 4 made it to freeze (Follistim and Menopur) = BFN -FET #2- Transferred 2, day 3 embryos = BFN **Changed doctor** -IUI #4- natural cycle = BFN -IUI #5- Follistim (5 eggs) BFP- lead to Miscarriage -Laproscopic Surgery for Endometriosis, Polyp removal and Cyst removal. -IVF #3- Menopur, Follistim, Lupron, Ganirellex- BFP lead to Eptopic Pregnancy ***11 Eggs retrieved, 10 Mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 3 embryos (day 3), 0 made it to freeze -Lapropscopic surgery- Removal of Fallopian Tube -IVF #4- Estrogen Priming with Vivelle dot, Menopur, Follistim, Ganirellex- BFP ***15 Eggs retreived, 11 mature, 11 fertilized, 2 embryos transferred (day 3), 2 made it to freeze Found out I was positive for MTHFR Gene Mutation during TWW of IVF #4
@clt2pwm11 and @kelrauh - both of you are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I'm amazed and inspired by your positive attitudes. Love to you and your families!
*** TW**
Me: 37, DH:39
Met: 2002 | Married: 2004 | TTC since January 2014
July 2015: MMC @ 9 wks | August 2015: Chemical
March, April, May & June 2016: Medicated IUIs | BFN August 2016: Started Stims 8/22 September 2016: Egg Retrieval 9/4 | 13 Mature Eggs | 10 Fertilized | 3 Blastocytes | 1 PGS Normal Embaby November 7, 2016: FET - BFP! EDD 7/25/17 Zoey Alexis born 7/25/17 @ 12:39 PM | 7lbs 14oz | 19 inches
@clt2pwm11 and @kelrauh I am thinking of you and praying for you and your sweet families!
*** Trigger Warnings ***
TTC #1 since March 2011
Dx = Unexplained IF 1 medicated TI cycle & 4 clomid IUIs = all BFNs
June 2013 IVF #1 = 6 frosties + BFP! DS1 born 2/14
TTC #2 since December 2014 May 2015 unassisted BFP ended in m/c at 7wks April 2016 FET #1 = BFN June 2016 FET #2 = c/p August 2016 FET #3 = BFP! DS2 born 4/17
@kelrauh I really hope those babies stay put a bit more. Every day helps. How are you coping with the bedrest? I only had a couple of weeks bedrest, but it was tough. There are some websites and forums for people on bedrest (keepemcooking.com etc), with weekly check ins so you can share your thoughts, worries with others who are also on bedrest. Sorry, it might seem silly, but hoping it can make the days go by faster and with less stress. Thinking of you!
@clt2pwm11 It must be so scary. Wish I could give you some comforting words. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for your little Charlie and your whole family
Me: 38, DH: 40 living in Asia TTC since March 2015 with known PCOS and MIF IVF in 2015. FET nr 3 in 2016 - BFP. Healthy baby girl born in April 2017. Trying for nr 2
@clt2pwm11 Thank you for updating us. I'm so sorry things are so back and forth, but I agree with what the others said that things look very promising for little Charlie. I can't imagine how scared you must be, but I'm so glad that you and DH are such strong supports for one another. Your little guy is such a fighter. Sending you lots of virtual hugs!
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
@clt2pwm11 and @kelrauh I was born at 27 weeks and spent a couple of months in the NICU but I'm here and doing well. The only reminders of that time are some scars left from procedures they had too do. Technology has advanced so much since the 1980's. It's amazing what they can do now a days. I'll keep you and your families in my prayers. If either of you would prefer more details feel free to pm me.
Well had my OB appt today . We've been patiently waiting to find out the gender from the genetic testing we had done...only to find out today that the lab didn't draw it! The comment didn't show up on the lab requisition for the trio( we had the NT blood work done as well) and the lab didn't check the computer. So Monday back for more blood work this time with a different order. Appointment went well otherwise! Little ones heart rate was 156. I didn't get a chance to discuss the glucose tolerance test with him but that can be discussed at another time.
@ARB425 oh my how frustrating!!! I feel like all of my pregnancy hormones would've led me to give the office staff a piece of my mind!! So glad your little one's hb is so perfect though!
AFM oh man my heart burn is getting so uncomfortable. I might need to call my OB to see if I can get something for it because tums just isn't cutting it anymore. Anyone else have any experience with something that works?
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
@wifeinraleigh28 my husband was even surprised that I wasn't more upset yesterday but it was probably due to the fact that I had a raging headache and the pregnancy constipation has been glorious these past few days. They gave me some samples of different prenatals to try so we will see if that helps. I'm always happy when I hear little ones heartbeat And know that everything is still going perfectly!
Have you tried apple cider vinegar and water or juice for heartburn? my husband uses this combo and says it works better than his rx med. Sorry the heartburn has worse!
@wifeinraleigh28 Mine got so bad that the OB has me taking regular pepsid twice a day. They also wanted me on it as part of treating my ongoing nausea, too. I've heard apple cider vinegar helps like @ARB425 suggested but I've never tried it. Hope you find some relief soon!
*** Trigger Warnings ***
TTC #1 since March 2011
Dx = Unexplained IF 1 medicated TI cycle & 4 clomid IUIs = all BFNs
June 2013 IVF #1 = 6 frosties + BFP! DS1 born 2/14
TTC #2 since December 2014 May 2015 unassisted BFP ended in m/c at 7wks April 2016 FET #1 = BFN June 2016 FET #2 = c/p August 2016 FET #3 = BFP! DS2 born 4/17
Thanks @ARB425 and @BlueEyedDreamer! I left a message for the advice nurse at my OB to see if I can take something but I will definitely try apple cider vinegar!
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Okay ladies - it appears to be my turn for the dreaded cold. I can feel it starting - is there anything i can do to STOP a cold in its tracks? Prior to being pregnant I would be loading up on Airborne or Zicam which are both no-nos. I'm eating several Cuties today to get some natural vitamin C but any other suggestions are appreciated! So far just sneezing and have a post nasal drip and clogged ears.
*** TW**
Me: 37, DH:39
Met: 2002 | Married: 2004 | TTC since January 2014
July 2015: MMC @ 9 wks | August 2015: Chemical
March, April, May & June 2016: Medicated IUIs | BFN August 2016: Started Stims 8/22 September 2016: Egg Retrieval 9/4 | 13 Mature Eggs | 10 Fertilized | 3 Blastocytes | 1 PGS Normal Embaby November 7, 2016: FET - BFP! EDD 7/25/17 Zoey Alexis born 7/25/17 @ 12:39 PM | 7lbs 14oz | 19 inches
@byrnme I highly recommend trying a saline rinse for your sinuses. I hope you feel better soon!
*** Trigger Warnings ***
TTC #1 since March 2011
Dx = Unexplained IF 1 medicated TI cycle & 4 clomid IUIs = all BFNs
June 2013 IVF #1 = 6 frosties + BFP! DS1 born 2/14
TTC #2 since December 2014 May 2015 unassisted BFP ended in m/c at 7wks April 2016 FET #1 = BFN June 2016 FET #2 = c/p August 2016 FET #3 = BFP! DS2 born 4/17
Random question... Are anyone else's boobs starting to get sore again? Mine were super sore and itchy first tri then it seemed to subside. I'll be 17 weeks tomorrow and yesterday I rolled over in bed the wrong way and omg the pain! Just wondering if this went away and came back for anyone else...
Me: 34 / Hubs: 35 Married December 2008 TTC: 2010 3 ectopic pregnancies, moved on to IVF 2011 3 rounds of IVF, 1 miscarraige, two BFN Started with new RE Fall 2015 Diagnosed Compound Hetero MTHFR Hysteroscopy to remove abrasions Began Stims for IVF #4 10/11/16 Long Lupron protocol ER 10/23/16 6R, 5M all 5 fertilized via ICSI ET 10/28/16 Transferred 2 5bb blasts; 2 frosties! BFP! Twins! EDD 6/25/17
@taradise99 my boobs have been sore off and on throughout my second trimester. Most days don't hurt, but every so often I'll have a first trimester throwback day!
And hi, everyone, from the doctor's office during the interminable glucose test wait. This place does a two-hour test from the get-go, and I'm aaaaaalmost at the end of the time! I've been extra queasy since drinking that stuff.
My husband came with me and it has been a surprisingly productive time: we researched and registered for our hospital tour, our childbirth class, and our baby care class; we researched car dealerships and made some appointments and started initial paperwork for a car loan; we researched the best waffles in the area for when this wretched wait is over...
The baby has also been productive, if you can call bouncing around from the glucose effects beyond little kicks into full-on Elaine Benis herky jerky dance-kicking productive--which for the exciting life of a fetus I totally do.
I'm 26+3 today with a little girl. Nothing eventful going on at all right now, other than I am gearing up for my FIFTH coat of paint in the nursery. PSA: Always use primer, even when you're SURE you don't need to...
I have my GCT on Valentine's Day, of all days! The nice thing about my office--they gave me the glucose drink to take home already, and instructions to take it exactly 45 minutes before my appointment. I arrive at the office and check in, and they will draw my blood exactly 15 minutes later. I won't have to sit around for hours waiting (and only miss an hour or so of work), so that's a huge win for me! We are adults and should be able to be trusted to drink at the right time without having to sit there and waste our time in the office. Plus, you'd think the waiting room would get pretty full with a bunch of pregnant ladies sitting around....
Me: Age 40 Husband: Age 41 Chemo killed my ovaries (along with a BRCA1 mutation, which causes DOR) 4/30/13 ER just prior to chemo: 8 embryos frozen at 2pn. 2 survived to blasts/1 PGS normal
4/16 ER cancelled on CD7: 1 follicle on L/ 0 follicles on R FET #1 7/13/16 BFN
Super shocker +HPT 9/19 Baby Alyce arrived 5/8/17
Went forward with donor eggs from my sister for baby #2 ER 4/24, 5 eggs fertilized/1 survived to blast and was chromosomally normal.
FET 2/15 (my sister/donor's birthday!). Beta 10dp5dt:172; beta 12dp5dt: 425
@taradise99 My boobs never stopped being sore, but some days are worse than others. Your boobs are going through a lot of changes, and in the 2nd trimester your boobs are on overdrive getting ready to produce milk, so soreness is to be expected!
@PNW12RN That's a good idea, I think I'll ask my OB office at my next appointment if they'll give me the drink to take home with me. It is pretty silly to have to drink it there!
***BFP & Child Warning***
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014 IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17 FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Re: 2nd Trimester Check-in Week of 1/30
Unexplained Infertility- Postive for MTHFR Gene Mutation
Natural cycles with 1 miscarriage
-3 IUI's w/ Clomid= BFN
-IVF #1-Follistim and Menopur= BFN
***11 Eggs, 10 mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 1 (day 5) 2 made it to freeze
-FET #1- Transferred 2, day 5 embryos =BFN
-IVF #2- Follistim and Menopur = BFN
***11 retrieved, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, transferred 2 (day 3), 4 made it to freeze (Follistim and Menopur) = BFN
-FET #2- Transferred 2, day 3 embryos = BFN
**Changed doctor**
-IUI #4- natural cycle = BFN
-IUI #5- Follistim (5 eggs) BFP- lead to Miscarriage
-Laproscopic Surgery for Endometriosis, Polyp removal and Cyst removal.
-IVF #3- Menopur, Follistim, Lupron, Ganirellex- BFP lead to Eptopic Pregnancy
***11 Eggs retrieved, 10 Mature, 8 fertilized, transferred 3 embryos (day 3), 0 made it to freeze
-Lapropscopic surgery- Removal of Fallopian Tube
-IVF #4- Estrogen Priming with Vivelle dot, Menopur, Follistim, Ganirellex- BFP
***15 Eggs retreived, 11 mature, 11 fertilized, 2 embryos transferred (day 3), 2 made it to freeze
Found out I was positive for MTHFR Gene Mutation during TWW of IVF #4
Me: 37, DH:39
August 2016: Started Stims 8/22
September 2016: Egg Retrieval 9/4 | 13 Mature Eggs | 10 Fertilized | 3 Blastocytes | 1 PGS Normal Embaby
November 7, 2016: FET - BFP!
EDD 7/25/17
Zoey Alexis born 7/25/17 @ 12:39 PM | 7lbs 14oz | 19 inches
TTC #1 since March 2011
1 medicated TI cycle & 4 clomid IUIs = all BFNs
DS1 born 2/14
TTC #2 since December 2014
May 2015 unassisted BFP ended in m/c at 7wks
April 2016 FET #1 = BFN
June 2016 FET #2 = c/p
August 2016 FET #3 = BFP!
DS2 born 4/17
@clt2pwm11 It must be so scary. Wish I could give you some comforting words. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for your little Charlie and your whole family
TTC since March 2015 with known PCOS and MIF
IVF in 2015. FET nr 3 in 2016 - BFP. Healthy baby girl born in April 2017.
Trying for nr 2
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
BFP Oct 2011 - DD born July 2012
TTC again since July 2014
First IUI 9/26/16: BFP!
EDD 6/19/2017
It's a girl!
Born 6/26/17, 9lb 5oz
AFM oh man my heart burn is getting so uncomfortable. I might need to call my OB to see if I can get something for it because tums just isn't cutting it anymore. Anyone else have any experience with something that works?
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Have you tried apple cider vinegar and water or juice for heartburn? my husband uses this combo and says it works better than his rx med. Sorry the heartburn has worse!
TTC #1 since March 2011
1 medicated TI cycle & 4 clomid IUIs = all BFNs
DS1 born 2/14
TTC #2 since December 2014
May 2015 unassisted BFP ended in m/c at 7wks
April 2016 FET #1 = BFN
June 2016 FET #2 = c/p
August 2016 FET #3 = BFP!
DS2 born 4/17
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Me: 37, DH:39
August 2016: Started Stims 8/22
September 2016: Egg Retrieval 9/4 | 13 Mature Eggs | 10 Fertilized | 3 Blastocytes | 1 PGS Normal Embaby
November 7, 2016: FET - BFP!
EDD 7/25/17
Zoey Alexis born 7/25/17 @ 12:39 PM | 7lbs 14oz | 19 inches
TTC #1 since March 2011
1 medicated TI cycle & 4 clomid IUIs = all BFNs
DS1 born 2/14
TTC #2 since December 2014
May 2015 unassisted BFP ended in m/c at 7wks
April 2016 FET #1 = BFN
June 2016 FET #2 = c/p
August 2016 FET #3 = BFP!
DS2 born 4/17
Married December 2008
TTC: 2010
3 ectopic pregnancies, moved on to IVF 2011
3 rounds of IVF, 1 miscarraige, two BFN
Started with new RE Fall 2015
Diagnosed Compound Hetero MTHFR
Hysteroscopy to remove abrasions
Began Stims for IVF #4 10/11/16
Long Lupron protocol
ER 10/23/16 6R, 5M all 5 fertilized via ICSI
ET 10/28/16 Transferred 2 5bb blasts; 2 frosties! BFP!
Twins! EDD 6/25/17
Me: 37, DH:39
August 2016: Started Stims 8/22
September 2016: Egg Retrieval 9/4 | 13 Mature Eggs | 10 Fertilized | 3 Blastocytes | 1 PGS Normal Embaby
November 7, 2016: FET - BFP!
EDD 7/25/17
Zoey Alexis born 7/25/17 @ 12:39 PM | 7lbs 14oz | 19 inches
And hi, everyone, from the doctor's office during the interminable glucose test wait. This place does a two-hour test from the get-go, and I'm aaaaaalmost at the end of the time! I've been extra queasy since drinking that stuff.
My husband came with me and it has been a surprisingly productive time: we researched and registered for our hospital tour, our childbirth class, and our baby care class; we researched car dealerships and made some appointments and started initial paperwork for a car loan; we researched the best waffles in the area for when this wretched wait is over...
The baby has also been productive, if you can call bouncing around from the glucose effects beyond little kicks into full-on Elaine Benis herky jerky dance-kicking productive--which for the exciting life of a fetus I totally do.
I have my GCT on Valentine's Day, of all days! The nice thing about my office--they gave me the glucose drink to take home already, and instructions to take it exactly 45 minutes before my appointment. I arrive at the office and check in, and they will draw my blood exactly 15 minutes later. I won't have to sit around for hours waiting (and only miss an hour or so of work), so that's a huge win for me! We are adults and should be able to be trusted to drink at the right time without having to sit there and waste our time in the office. Plus, you'd think the waiting room would get pretty full with a bunch of pregnant ladies sitting around....
Chemo killed my ovaries (along with a BRCA1 mutation, which causes DOR)
4/30/13 ER just prior to chemo: 8 embryos frozen at 2pn. 2 survived to blasts/1 PGS normal
4/16 ER cancelled on CD7: 1 follicle on L/ 0 follicles on R
FET #1 7/13/16 BFN
Super shocker +HPT 9/19
Baby Alyce arrived 5/8/17
Went forward with donor eggs from my sister for baby #2
ER 4/24, 5 eggs fertilized/1 survived to blast and was chromosomally normal.
FET 2/15 (my sister/donor's birthday!). Beta 10dp5dt:172; beta 12dp5dt: 425
My TTC/Cancer/Random thoughts blog: http://www.dinktodiapers.blogspot.com/
@PNW12RN That's a good idea, I think I'll ask my OB office at my next appointment if they'll give me the drink to take home with me. It is pretty silly to have to drink it there!
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20