This is a weekly check-in for those in their 2nd trimester: weeks 14 through the end of week 27.
Congrats to all the strong ladies who have made it this far! It's such a great feeling and we've all accomplished so much! We are now 1 week closer to the end of this especially long journey we call "infertility."
Please post below a little about yourself, how many beans you have growing inside, if you have found out the sex(es) and what your EDD is. Please also let us know how far you've made it on your journey and when your next appointment is and what for. If I'm missing anyone from this list, please let me know and I will add you.
Please let us know when you have graduated to 3rd trimester so that I can update our list!
Mommies to be:
QOTW: What are you doing this week/month to get ready for baby(ies) (if anything)?
Re: 2nd Trimester Check-in Week of 3/6 ***New Leader Needed!***
No appointments this week, but they want me to go every other week now so I'll be back at the OB next week. The week after that is our next ultrasound at MFM (growth scan) and I'm really excited to see what this baby girl looks like now!
QOTW: The biggest thing we're doing to get ready for the baby this week is having our baby shower! My mom and grandmother fly in super late tonight to spend a week with us and to be here for the shower. Then my best friend flies in on Friday for it. I feel so loved! We're having a co-ed shower because DH really wanted to be part of it and to invite his friends as well. So it's going to be a bit different than your traditional shower. As in, we won't be having your typical shower games and instead are basically having a dinner/cocktail party for friends and family. Our moms are hosting so this week they will be busy getting all set up with decor and things. I can't wait! Also can't wait to see what our little girl ends up getting from everyone!
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
QOTW - we finally picked out paint colors for the nursery, and I'm using this an excuse to do 3/4 of the rest of the house, so getting that scheduled. My showers are on the books for April & May and registries are done. I feel we are in a good place so it's just a waiting game for now Probably a good thing since my DH leaves for China on Thursday and is gone until the 20th. That's 1/3 of this month!
@wifeinraleigh28 - I can take over the thread, unless someone due behind me wants to, I'll be here another couple of months
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
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
I'm due Sept 5th with a BOY. We just found out Friday and I was in total shock (I was convinced it was a girl). We're super excited obviously and I've begun planning nursery design. We bought a house and move in May though so really am holding off buying anything until the move. We'll see how long I hold out My next appointment is a week today (MFM). Not sure what to expect as it's my first one.
QOTW: very little. I think part of me is waiting until after next week's scan for the reassurance that I'm safely in second trimester and all is well. I'm so anxiety filled and buying things gets me a bit panicky right now for whatever reason.
@wifeinraleigh28 so thrilled for you for making it so far! I remember back when were both still ttc, so it's just wonderful to follow your journey! I love the idea of a co-ed baby shower. We'd do that too if we had many friends. I don't think I'll even get one unfortunately. We only moved to Texas late last year and we have only a few friends at this point and no one we're super close with. That stuff takes time... So I'm saddened by that fact since it took so long for us to get here, but that's just the nature of having moved so many times in our journey together. This is the 4th city Eric and I have lived in together, and we both grew up in a 5th city (separate) so our friends and family are all over the place.
@byrneme I feel you on the nerves. I thought I'd be showing more by this point and I've barely a bump at all. I get panicked wondering if our little boy is still growing. Time between each U/S crawls and 6 weeks is a long time so I feel for you. Very exciting that you've picked out colors... are you sharing your plans? Two showers!? You lucky gal you.
Started TTC April 2011
Me: 32, DH: 32
Diagnosis: Endometriosis
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I'm a YouTube vlogger who talks about Infertility, IVF and Endometriosis. Check it out here!
Follow along at http://liv4today.blog
Instagram @liv4todayvlog
@byrneme - I'm nervous too - everything with baby so far has been good but I still get nervous. My sister was telling me how she took mom and dad, my sister, her SO's parents to a bunch of scans. I don't think I could ever do that with my nerves, nor do I honestly want to schedule any additional scans because they just make me "what if". I'm sure all will be just great for you & you'll leave over the moon. I'm excited for you!!
@wifeinraleigh28 - Congrats on 3rd Tri this Saturday! So exciting! Co-Ed showers are the best, that's what we usually do in my friend group, it's great to see everyone that day & celebrate together!
@oxinfree - Welcome & congrats!!! I saw on insta that it was a boy and I literally laid awake for a bit last night thinking what if it is a girl because i've only had "I know it's a boy" feelings haha. I haven't visualized a girl much at all - I'll be so shocked if I had one.
QOTW: What are you doing this week/month to get ready for baby(ies) (if anything)? We've gotten the house decluttered and new carpet in so now I kinda wait...I'd like to know the gender before we start a nursery. I did start a registry today (BRB & Snuggle Bugz) because I see stuff then I forget where/what it was lol. This should help...so much stuff!!
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
08.2020 - Natural BFP - MC 9w5d
11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!
@JWatt5 I can't wait for you to find out the sex of your baby and to find out if you've been right all along! Enjoy building your registry... I had so much fun adding things to it. And now that our shower is this weekend I'm enjoying looking and seeing what has been purchased, haha!
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
Since we aren't finding out the gender, we've gone with a gray/white nursery with teal accent and an elephant theme. I figure I can add some coral or navy accents after the baby is born.
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
QOTW: What are you doing this week/month to get ready for baby(ies) (if anything)?
I have a couple more things to pull from the basement and clean - the pack'n'play and the swing. Today I made 4 burp cloths from scrap fabric and cloth diapers and I'm proud of myself. I was going to make 6 but ran out of thread. I might wash some more baby clothes too and put them away in the closet but first I need more hangers.
@wifeinraleigh28 enjoy your shower! I remember it being so exciting to lurk on a registry and see what people have bought.
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
I also love the idea of a co-ed relaxed shower.
oxinfree congratulations and good luck waiting for your scan! Everybody shows differently, there are so many different factors. At 22 weeks I've just popped out in the last week to the point where I can't hide it anymore!
@byrnem I still get a bit nervous right before my scans. Don't worry too much about not gaining/showing, I'm just finally starting to look pregnant! My boobs were the giveaway before my belly got the memo.
@oxinfree I feel you with the moving. I've lived in 5 different cities and 3 of those with my DH. Luckily I've been in NY for almost 4 years and have a great friendly office who are throwing my shower. Otherwise, all our close friends are still scattered.
QOTW: What are you doing this week/month to get ready for baby(ies) (if anything)? My brother is moving out of our guest room, so I'm going to buy a dresser and start to decorate the room a bit. We are hopefully moving in June to a house, so trying not to buy too many things! But I'm way more excited to decorate than to buy baby clothes. My mom also sent me a box of newborn outfits/things that she embroidered, so I can not wait to open it.
I also just finally shared my news on Facebook after my scan last week. I wanted to share my announcement photo because I love it so much!
@wifeinraleigh28 Congrats on moving on to 3rd tri this week!
@oxinfree Welcome to 2nd tri!
@byrneme I get nervous too. I didn't make a big deal about reaching 2nd tri till after my 14w U/S and I didn't make a big deal about being 1/2 way till after my 20w A/S last Friday.
QOTW: We started the cleaning out and organizing of the garage to make room for SO's stuff to free up the nursery but it's looking to be an every weekend for the next month job. I have to finish up my guest list for the shower to give to my mom & sister. It's been a challenge since it's coed and the size of the list has already forced them to move the venue from my mom's house to a rental location. They've booked a local art studio for the first weekend of June so I'm super excited.
Im at my OB for a check up now.
@oxinfree welcome!!
@mjacks16 i LOVE that picture! Such a cool background and you both look so happy!!!
@wifeinraleigh28 can't believe you are moving up to 3rd tri! So excited for you!
QOTW: wellllll--- I had a pregnancy panic attack recently (thank you, hormones!) so we are doing a lot! Lol
We moved into our home a year ago and it was a complete gut job. We got a lot done, a ton really, and I was okay with our progress until a few weeks ago. I all of a sudden needed things to be organized and fixed faster. My anxiety kicked in, and I just started worrying that we are having two babies and things will be crazy and I need house to be organizEd and completed before they arrive. Construction + twins= chaos in my head lol
We are currently working on the babies nursery, that's coming a long nicely.
We have cribs and bedding and a rug
My lovely husband cleaned out my basement for me so that I can do a major clean of it, and then finish it a little bit and organize like crazy!
And we just finished our upstairs den; We got carpet and painted. So a lot has happened/is happening
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
@mjacks16 I just love your announcement photo, makes me smile! Glad they were able to get good views of the little guy at your a/s even though he wasn't cooperating!
@MicronesianMamma I had a low lying placenta too at my anatomy scan and my MFM also wasn't worried because she said it usually corrects itself. And it already had just a few short weeks later when I had my fetal echo. So I'm sure yours will too! Your shower sounds like it's going to be so fun! Glad to hear I'm not the only one doing the co-ed thing
@Colleen0516 YAY for a good scan! I'm totally with you with the anxiety, and I'm only having 1 baby so I can't imagine how you must feel with two little munchkins on the way! I feel like every day I'm bugging DH to make sure we get something done for the baby and every weekend I feel like we need to accomplish something huge to get ready for the arrival. Part of my anxiety is that one of my biggest fears is pre-term labor, which being high risk is more likely to be an issue (though hopefully it won't be). But this morning I realized that I actually have less than 12 weeks until I'll be induced and that seems like hardly any time at all! Oh, please share photos of your nursery if you don't mind! I would love to see
I know I've shared before, but we've made some more progress on our nursery so here are some new pics! We got the armoire in and hung up some decor and the chandelier. I'm loving how it's turning out. We still have some decorating to do (like hanging her name over the crib) and the glider still needs to come in, but other than that I'm feeling good about things!
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 - you're right I should do that, it just feels a little presumptuous but if I do amazon it'll serve as a list to shop from anyway since I order so much online as it is haha. at least I can rationalize it that way. Glad you enjoyed the video. I was VERY genuinely shocked. Took me a full day to absorb it haha. (ps. still don't really understand what the MFM doc will look for differently than ob but I'll figure it out soon enough I guess haha ) ps. what a sweet and serene nursery you have put together. so lovely!
@JWatt5 - ya, was definitely not prepared and for a moment there was very difficult to wrap my head around, but now calling baby "he" and "him" it's sunk in more for sure. You're probably right, but no matter what, baby will be so so loved
@Nellin - wow that late hey? I guess after wanting this so badly for so long I just want visual evidence. All in time I suppose
@mjacks16 - how lovely of your coworkers. I can't work in the U/S (here for Eric's work but we're canadian and waiting on green cards) so don't even have that to fall back on haha... oh well. I'm not throwing a pity party I swear (okay maybe just a little one) ps. your announcement photo is perfection. NYC was the last city we lived in and we had planned to move to Dumbo when my husband's team got let go. Random tidbit of the day
@MicronesianMamma - excited for you, sounds like you'll have a great shower, and what a cool venue!
@Colleen0516 - ahhh the nesting. So natural, I'd feel the exact same way. I'm sure everything will come together but I'm sure having twins coming just ups the stress! We'll be moving in May and I'm super frustrated that I really can't start the nursery until then. I'll be going full blown nesting mode upon move in I'm sure as there's some painting and projects that need to be done asap around the house in general.
Started TTC April 2011
Me: 32, DH: 32
Diagnosis: Endometriosis
- - -
I'm a YouTube vlogger who talks about Infertility, IVF and Endometriosis. Check it out here!
Follow along at http://liv4today.blog
Instagram @liv4todayvlog
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
QOTW: i bought the dresser, rug and curtains for the room yesterday online and we have the crib so once everything arrives this week i can get to working. i have next week off for vacation so i think that will be the plans if things dont get too difficult. with these new purchases things seem be moving right along and its making me very excited for her to be here already.
@wifeinraleigh28 congrats on 3rd trimester! it feels like just a month ago we were doing injections and now we are getting to the end
@rmarble23 too funny about baby girl kicking the doppler. spunky little one!
Started TTC April 2011
Me: 32, DH: 32
Diagnosis: Endometriosis
- - -
I'm a YouTube vlogger who talks about Infertility, IVF and Endometriosis. Check it out here!
Follow along at http://liv4today.blog
Instagram @liv4todayvlog
QOTW: I plan on purchasing the rug for the babys room this week. I just need to decide on the color. I originally wanted a coral and navy inspired room but I'm having a difficult time deciding on a crib bedding set. I'm hoping to start our registry by next weekend but we will see what my husbands schedule allows. If anything I'll be able to start our Amazon registry and we can go to Babies r us in the next few weeks.
I'm currently 22 weeks 3 days. The last week I've really popped, I wore a fitted top to work today and got heaps of comments and people keep staring but are obviously scared to get it wrong
Yesterday I had a scan to check my cervix and met with my specialist for the first time. I have a couple of extra scans checking my cervix after surgery a few years ago and then three growth scans which is apparently normal IVF procedure here. Scan went well, my 20 week A/S scan showed cervix length at 3cm which is the lower end of what they want but the internal scan (apparently much more accurate) showed 3.5cm!
The night before my scan I'd had almost no kicks all day and barely slept because I was so worried - I actually got up and ate candy at 3am to try and get her moving! But straight after the scan she starts jumping around like crazy! I better get used to the fact that the worrying will never stop - it's part of being a parent!
QOTW: We had my MIL staying for the weekend and made a bunch of nice facecloths and muslin wraps which was fun. I'm a total newbie with sewing and just got a sewing machine but it's fun making unique special things for our little one!
We are also clearing out the office to make way for the nursery and slowly buying a few bits and pieces and also seeing what we can get as hand-me-downs.
@mjacks16 I love your picture! It's been so gloomy in NY lately, you must have taken that photo on one of those 60 degree days! I can't wait for those to come more often.
@wifeinraleigh28 I love your nursery. The minnie mouse quilt is adorbs. I can't wait until my nursery is done. I'll probably sit in there everyday
@byrneme We have similar nursery ideas! My walls are grey with teal and yellow accents. I wanted it to be gender neutral just in case it was a boy and girl. And I love elephants. I actually have a dumbo mobile on my registry. I remember in the movie, Dumbo's mom wanted a baby so badly and all the other circus animals were having babies and she was all alone. Until one day, when the stork brought Dumbo. Plus, when I was younger, kids used to tease me and call me dumbo because my ears stick out.
Me: A-Okay!
DH: 0-1% morphology
Married: 5/2008
TTC: 5/2009
**TW--BFP**
2013: IUI x1 Failed
10/2016: First IVF Cycle! YAY!
10/31 - Fresh Transfer.
11/10- BFN. Starting cycle for FETx2
12/16 - U/S - Twins!
P.s: our twins are TWINNING!! both are
boy/girl twins, both our boys are active while are girls laid back and relaxed!!
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
@mjacks16 - Love your photo!! You guys look so happy!!
@Colleen0516 - Great to hear that both babies have happy & healthy hearts!
@ARB425 - How has to pillow been working for you?? I've been having some low back and hip pain as well in the last week or so and have been debating the pillow. A couple are on sale right now at BRU - I think it's the Snoogle. I dont know how I'm going to fit that pillow, DH & our pup in one bed. haha
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
08.2020 - Natural BFP - MC 9w5d
11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!
@jwatt5 I wonder the EXACT same thing about where in the world this pillow is going to fit! A friend gave me her Nest pillow and, when it comes time to use it, I think the dog is going to have a rude awakening!
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
@JWatt5 I recommend the back n belly pillow over the snoogle (same company). I have both and I prefer the back n belly because it allows you to sleep on your back comfortably. It's been the only reason I'm getting sleep these days!
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 - Thanks! It's on Amazon.ca Prime too! It's huge but being able to sleep on my back would be a huge plus for me.
My Glider is in!! So excited to pick that up this weekend!
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
08.2020 - Natural BFP - MC 9w5d
11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!
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
QOTW: I am finally going to buy some maternity clothes this weekend...I still don't have too much of a bump but it's slowly starting to pop! We are also going to start a Target registry (we started a Babies R Us one last weekend) so that we can slowly add things in chunks and not feel completely overwhelmed to get it done in one trip or last minute.
Im left to order online, without the "sit test". I'm relying on reviews to help me.
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
We got the snoogle...now granted I'm an all over the place sleeper (mostly sides but I used to love stomach and back as well.. I toss and turn like no ones business) and LOVE the snoogle. I get all twisted up in it gloriously haha so I'm really not taking up much more room than I normally am (which is a lot). But the pillow is mostly nestled between my legs and up around behind my head so it's not too bulky in my opinion. Also I find I sleep in a lot of different positions and just kind of adjust it to my needs. That being said, looked into this back n belly pillow you speak of and looks glorious (though would take up much more space).
Started TTC April 2011
Me: 32, DH: 32
Diagnosis: Endometriosis
- - -
I'm a YouTube vlogger who talks about Infertility, IVF and Endometriosis. Check it out here!
Follow along at http://liv4today.blog
Instagram @liv4todayvlog
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
08.2020 - Natural BFP - MC 9w5d
11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!
For our glider We are using a Lazy Boy recliner that was given to us by DH's grandmother. I'm just going to buy a slip cover for it to make it fit in with the room decor and look a little nicer. That chair is super comfy and if I need to sleep in it towards the end of my pregnancy it won't be the worst thing in the world.
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
08.2020 - Natural BFP - MC 9w5d
11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!
It was only supposed to take about 8 weeks to come in, but when I called a couple weeks ago to check on the status, they told me that I ordered a really popular fabric/color and it would be another 4-6 weeks. Soooooo, I'm expecting it within the next month. Is yours really going to take until July to come in?? That's insane!
Welcome to 2nd trimester @Stars2016 and congrats on your baby boy!! How exciting! It's so wonderful seeing everyone progressing
Just to add to the body pillow discussion... I actually bought my snoogle back when I was about 13/14 weeks along and it served me well (as in, I LOVED it) until I started getting awful carpal tunnel at night. The carpal tunnel really got bad around 23/24 weeks. And I could no longer sleep on my side because it would act up so badly. Those of you who have been around in the 2nd tri check-in for the last few weeks probably remember my constant complaining about it (haha, sorry ladies)! I only just bought my back n belly pillow about 2 weeks ago out of desperation and it has been a serious lifesaver. I was SO sleep deprived before, and now I can actually sleep all night comfortably on my back without the carpal tunnel flaring up.
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
NIPT results came in all low risk for us! Super happy about that. Now we wait for the Anatomy Scan on the 20th which I don't get any results from until my next appt on April 10th! But they are going to also scan my ovaries that day and I'll get a report on that right away - they are super tender with these cysts. I hope they haven't grown so I can avoid surgery until after the birth!
I have a private gender scan set for the 23rd since I'm impatient hehe - Reveal on the 25th!
DX: Endometriosis - Stage 4, DOR, RPL
03.2016 - Natural BFP - MC 5w4d
04.2016 - Natural BFP - Chemical
10.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = IUI Cancelled (cyst/no mature follicle)
11.2016 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFP, EDD 08.2017 - It's a BOY!
TTC #2 06.2019
08.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #1 = Chemical
09.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #2 = BFN
10.2019 - IUI w/ Injections #3 = BFN
01.2020 - IUI w/ Injections #4 = BFN
08.2020 - Natural BFP - MC 9w5d
11.2020 - IVF Retrieval - 3AB & 4BB
05.2021 - FET #1 = BFP, EDD 02.2022 - It's a BOY!