Pregnant after IF check in 6/22

SunflowerMama428 · June 2017

Happy Thursday!

If you would like to be added please provide your due date, how many, diagnosis, and gender or if you don't want to know. I'll put a ? On things we don't know yet. If I miss you, I'm sorry, please page me and write it clearly for me to see!

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@SunflowerMama428 2/1-1 bean- Dx: pcos/blocked tube -(boy/girl)?
@Zoey1019 2/1- 1 bean- Dx: MFI- (boy/girl)?
@Mgaulrapp 2/1- 1 bean- Dx: MFI- (boy/girl)?
@Amel1985 2/5- ?- Dx: pcos (boy/girl)?
@Anna_1021 2/6- 1 bean- Dx: unexplained- (boy/girl)?
@MrsJ2410 ;2/7- 1 bean-Dx- Low AMH- (boy/girl)?
@akaye40_7 2/7- 1bean- Dx: unexplained, MFI- Girl!
@megzb510 2/8- 1bean- Dx: blocked tube, secondary infertility- (boy/girl)?
@jensjourney 2/8- 1 bean- DX: unexplained IF w/ RPL- (boy/girl)?
@LadyMillil 2/9- 1 bean- Dx: dysfunctional uterine bleeding, low AMH, MFI- (boy/girl)?
@cmbendos 2/14- 1 bean- Dx: endometriosis, single ovary- (boy/girl)?
@mamajenna_cnm majenna_cnm 2/15- 1 bean- Dx: SSC growing a family- boy!
@eggplantface 2/16- 1 bean- Dx:MFI/unexplained IF- boy!
@heatherdubrow 2/28- ?- Dx: NIR PCOS- (boy/girl)?

Alright ladies how are we feeling? Any appointments this week? Rants/raves or concerns? Let's hear them!

QOTW: any fun summer plans? Have we thought about taking a babymoon or not yet?

SunflowerMama428 · June 2017

Hello ladies!

i see the bean again next Wednesday and I can't wait. My inlaws keep saying it's twins which is getting me mad because there is only one in there. Hopefully this next ultrasound will make them understand. Works been really supportive even though I haven't told them and every time I go to tell them, I chicken out. I'm all but certain they know. I'm also in maternity pants already. So I'm depressed about that lol on a good note I came home from closing the bar Saturday night and DH surprised me with a pregnancy pillow on the bed. He knew I couldn't wait to get one. Just when I was thinking he doesn't understand this whole pregnancy thing he goes and makes me cry lol

QOTW: I have no summer plans but I want to plan a romantic quiet babymoon in the mountains. I live in New England so hoping to rent a cabin in Vermont or something. He's a city boy but loves camping and I hate camping and grew up in the country so go figure lol but I know a few days in a cabin at peace would be amazing for him before we have a preschooler and a newborn to handle.

ETA: because spelling is hard

mamajenna_cnm · June 2017

Good morning ladies! I am 6w today, and felt a bunch of cramping last night that woke me up feeling worried. Then a wave of morning nausea mad early me feel reassured again. Funny how MS is sometimes a good thing

im really looking forward to our first sono on Monday.

QOTW: we are planning on taking DS to Disney in California in August. Not really a babymoon, but a funny, much needed, family vacay! I honestly can't wait. I've nevertheless been to Disney as an adult, and I hear ignorant is truly magical!! Any advice for a preggo mama to enjoy her time in Disney???

caseymc2005 · June 2017

Hello All,
I had one frozen embryo transfered on 5/26, we decided to wait until the OB does the gender US to find out the sex of the baby. I have PCOS. My DH and I had tried for over 10 years, with several OBGYNs, 3 fertility specialists, and lots of meds; and this is the first time that we've gotten this far!!!

@mamajenna_cnm I have obsessed over my cramps, but keep telling myself that it is normal in so many circumstances: growing uterus, round ligament, slow bowel, even the progesterone.
I am 6w4d and went for my "heartbeat" ultrasound today! And what a relief! The size is great and the heartbeat was strong! Such an exciting day!

QOTW: No Babymoon plans yet, but we definitely will be planning one. As for the summer, lots of beach trips are in order (we are 10 mins away from my favorite beach) and hopefully I won't have too much nausea so that I can enjoy going out on our little boat. We'll see! ;-)

eggplantface · June 2017

I'm 5w6d today and just starting wrap my head around all the stuff I have to do now. For my entire IF journey I didn't allow myself to think about pregnancy-related stuff, thinking it's the cart before the horse. Now I need to find an OB, get on waiting lists for daycare, and figure out what we need in terms of strollers, car seats, cribs, etc. My neighbor asked if we had any ideas for nursery themes and I was like "Nope, too hard. Baby stuff and cute pictures is as much as I can handle right now."

As for symptoms, the nausea/loss of appetite is annoying and likely just going to get worse. We're having crabs at my parents' house on Saturday so I just hope I feel well enough to gorge on them like normal.

QOTW: any fun summer plans? Have we thought about taking a babymoon or not yet?
We took a vacation in April, so no big summer plans for us. I haven't even thought about a babymoon, but we'd have to do something that allows us to bring our dogs.

jensjourney · June 2017

Hi all, I'm feeling very nauseous at the moment

. For so many reasons I am looking forward to the end of the first trimester! We have an appointment on Monday for our first ultrasound to be followed by a chat with our RE. If all looks well, we'll be released to OB care! No real rants raves or questions, but I wish I had a crystal ball and could see 9 months into the future...since that's not possible, I'll take the nausea as a good sign!

@caseymc2005 congrats on the ultrasound! There is nothing better than seeing/hearing that tiny little heart beating away!

@SunflowerMama428 I'm in New England too! Loving this fabulous weather we've been having!

QOTW: we are going to U2 on Sunday night, so I'm pretty stoked about that! Also, I just found out that I might get to go to Fenway Park on Friday night to see Big Papi's jersey retired, which would be amazing because he's my favorite player of all time! Other than that we might spend a week at a friends house on Martha's Vineyard after Labor Day...not so much a baby moon as our DD (currently 15 months old) would be with us, but it would be a lovely relaxing vacation!

ETA: apparently this app doesn't like the keyboard emojis, so it cut off after my first sentance and I had to retype...lesson learned!

heatherdubrow · June 2017

@SunflowerMama428 pregnancy pillows are the best!!

@mamajenna_cnm I'm glad the MS made you feel better

I have betas tomorrow and I'm nervous! I keep peeing on sticks to reassure myself. I'm only 4 weeks, so no symptoms yet.

MrsJ2410 · June 2017

@heatherdubrow I peed on a wondfo every morning until my first US, FX for awesome numbers tomorrow!
@eggplantface I feel the same way, I didn't really let myself do anything because it was too sad and I also felt like it was bad luck and now I am freaking out trying to find an OB and worrying about how small our apt is. We have some time though! (except for OB of course)
@SunflowerMama428 a cabin in VT would be so nice, we are probably going to do something similar. If you go on the VT state parks website, some of the state parks have cabins and even cottages to rent in their camping areas and they are pretty inexpensive and you get all of the park's amenities as well! Both my parents and my inlaws asked about twins, I think people of that generation hear IVF or fertility treatments and just assume multiples, still annoying though!

I am 7w1d, feeling ok. I get really nervous if I feel too good, but then get hit with some symptom and feel more reassured. Been having a lot of cramping and twinges but its all pretty mild and I assume is stretching/rlp/etc. I have an US on Monday, and then one the following week and then released to OB!

We are planning on vacation in August, probably Vermont, and we have a wedding in Vermont in September that we will probably extend for another few days of mini vacation. IDK if we will do a proper babymoon but maybe a night or two in a more luxurious place than usual ( usual being camping )

Zoey1019 · June 2017

@eggplantface OH MY GOD! I hear you, I forgot about all the actual pregnant preparation, or really we chose to not think about it because it felt so far away. I was an idiot and waited to call OBGYNs until I was discharged from my RE at 7 weeks and couldn't get in with anyone really. Even the one I went to as a GYN couldn't get me in until 12 weeks (which made my IF brain freak the F out). I found another office that is about 30 minutes away to see me next week, and then I will probably make the move back to my original office, not sure yet. I am so pissed they made me wait until 12 weeks, and I dropped that I just finished IVF....she could care less! Also, thanks for reminding me about daycare, forgot about that too...

@jensjourney I am the same way, I enjoy my food aversions and random gagging, it makes me feel like stuff is going on in there.

@heatherdubrow good luck at your beta! I wish I could say it gets better, but even after the first ultrasound I still find myself doubting it...I wish I could be more positive. All we can do is take one step at a time.

@SunflowerMama428 What a sweet thing for your H to do

Also, a bunch of people kept saying the twins thing to me too, everyone assumes IVF = twins...annoying!

I am 8 weeks today! It feels like such a big milestone. Today on my Ovia app a little hand and foot popped up and I just about died. So sweet. I have my first OBGYN appointment next Tuesday and have absolutely no idea what they do at this appointment, I actually find that I know nothing at all about pregnancy, I have tried to ignore it for so long because of the pain. I guess I should start reading.

What do you guys think about this, should I go to the hospital that is close by with the MDs I really dislike, or a hospital about 35-40 minutes away with a midwife/obgyn group that I like a lot more! Please tell me, I can't make decisions myself....

ETA: QOTW: any fun summer plans? Have we thought about taking a babymoon or not yet?
Heading to Maine for July 4th weekend, excited about that, no excited about flying

Other than that nothing big planned for the rest of it.

eggplantface · June 2017

@Zoey1019 Yes, I'm right there with you, I know nothing about pregnancy, hence I have three books now. My RE hasn't told me when I'd be released to an OB so now you have me nervous I'll have to wait a while to get an appointment, but I don't even know when that appointment should be! Re: your question, I am driving about 30-45 minutes to go to a hospital/OB practice that I like because where I live there are crappy options. **TW death** And by crappy I mean the closest hospital to my house had an outbreak of some bacteria in the NICU that killed some babies so I'll be damned if I'm going anywhere near that hospital!!! **end TW I have to have a c-section because of previous surgeries on my uterus, so I'm not worried about going into labor and needing to get there in a hurry, which I'm guessing is one of your concerns about the distance.

@heatherdubrow I can't wait to hear your beta!! Good luck!

mamajenna_cnm · June 2017

@Zoey1019 BC I'm a midwife and I'm quite biased...I would go with the midwife/OBGYN group. You'll have a much better experience having prenatal care with a group that you are already open to and happy to see rather than someone you feel like you have to see. Your provider will help you with planning when it comes to you distance from the hospital in preparation for your birth. I see numerous patients who live as far as one hour away, but come to our practice just for the midwives, and end up saying they wouldn't have changed it for any reason at all!

Zoey1019 · June 2017

@eggplantface Wow! That is a really scary story (about the hospital)! Thank you for sharing your opinion! I am feeling better and better about going with the group I like rather than the closer hospital. Also, I know us IF folk hate "jinxing" ourselves, but I would call and just make your first OB appointment just in case. Over my dead body was I waiting until week 12, I am a very high maintenance patient...they don't even know what is coming to them! That office that was making me wait was the ones I don't want to see, so thankfully I won't deal with them again most likely.

@mamajenna_cnm Thank you for your response!!! I am glad we have our own midwife here for questions!

mamajenna_cnm · June 2017

@Zoey1019 yes anytime!

Zoey1019 · June 2017

@heatherdubrow good luck at your beta today!

heatherdubrow · June 2017

@Zoey1019 thank you! Just had it drawn, but my RE office is on west coast time so I'll be waiting awhile!

eggplantface · June 2017

heatherdubrow said:

@Zoey1019 thank you! Just had it drawn, but my RE office is on west coast time so I'll be waiting awhile!

Noooooooo! Don't they know the bump ladies are anxiously awaiting news?

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heatherdubrow · June 2017

beta came back at 246!! SO relieved...

Zoey1019 · June 2017

heatherdubrow said:

beta came back at 246!! SO relieved...

Amazing news!!!!! Congrats!

jensjourney · June 2017

Yay @Zoey1019! A fantastic beta number! Woohooo!

MrsJ2410 · June 2017

@heatherdubrow AMAZING congrats!

mamajenna_cnm · June 2017

Betas are the best

congrats @heatherdubrow

Zoey1019 · June 2017

Ugggg I keep forgetting to take my morning estrace! I am supposed to take one in AM and one in PM. Should I double up, or just leave it....I can't believe I keep forgetting!

eggplantface · June 2017

@Zoey1019 I'm not on estrace so can't answer that, but I'd call your nurse/doctor to find out the protocol in case of a missed dose. Or do you still have the package insert? That usually says what to do.

Aeml1985 · June 2017

mamajenna_cnm said:

Good morning ladies! I am 6w today, and felt a bunch of cramping last night that woke me up feeling worried. Then a wave of morning nausea mad early me feel reassured again. Funny how MS is sometimes a good thing im really looking forward to our first sono on Monday.

QOTW: we are planning on taking DS to Disney in California in August. Not really a babymoon, but a funny, much needed, family vacay! I honestly can't wait. I've nevertheless been to Disney as an adult, and I hear ignorant is truly magical!! Any advice for a preggo mama to enjoy her time in Disney???

I have no advice but we are going to Disneyland in oct with our 2.5yr old. Neither DH or I have been and I'm very excited

mamajenna_cnm · June 2017

@Zoey1019 I've actually done the same thing and just doubled up (when I was still doing twice a day). My doctor said it was fine, as long as I got the totally dose for the day. I'm no fertility specialist though, so make sure your RE is ok with that!

@Aeml1985 yay! I'll let you know how our trip goes then!

Megzb510 · June 2017

@Zoey1019 put a couple doses of estrace in your purse so if you forget it when you leave home you can take as soon as you remember.

SunflowerMama428 · June 2017

I always feel like I get so behind on this thread because of work. I usually lurk through the board at 3 am when I'm out of work and can't sleep so just know I'm silently supporting lol

@heatherdubrow congrats on your beta!

@jensjourney this nice weather has been killing our business. We hope for rain lol. Our main competition is an outside beer garden and really who can blame people for wanting to be outside in this nice weather! We had a random rain storm and everyone ran into our bar like soaked cats. It was quiet comical.

Eta: it cut off half my post.

mamajenna_cnm · June 2017

Hi ladies, I woke up with some dark brown bleeding and cramping last night and now I'm a nervous wreck. I contacted my RE this am and she seems optimistic still. My US is still schedule for Monday unless the bleeding becomes bright red or heavy. I hope everything is ok! Praying for strong pregnancy symptoms today just to give me peace if mind!

ETA: 6w2d today

Megzb510 · June 2017

@mamajenna_cnm I think brown is ok. I know it's so nerve wracking to see any blood at all. Are you on progesterone suppositories? Thinking of you!

heatherdubrow · June 2017

@mamajenna_cnm FWIW Ive had brown spotting with every one of my IVF pregnancies. My nurse said the progesterone can make your cervix more vascular. Hope your RE is able to reassure you. Mine says most IVF pregnancies have some kind of early bleeding.

eggplantface · June 2017

@mamajenna_cnm I had some pink/brown spotting last weekend with a bit of red thrown in, mild cramps for a few minutes every day, and all is well. It's hard not to think the worst, but remember you're pregnant today!

mamajenna_cnm · June 2017

@Megzb510 @eggplantface @heatherdubrow thank you so much for your reassurance. It's great to know I'm not the only one! Yes I am on progesterone suppositories. But yes, i am pregnant today!

Karissa764 · June 2017

hey ladies! this was my first pregnancy struggling with IF. in 2014 we spontaneously conceived twins, they were stillborn at 20 weeks and me second pregnancy we conceived pretty quick. this time around was a different story. my cycle was so wonky and all over so I went to a specialist who gave me a dx of pcos. we did 3 cycles of Clomid then switched to famara with the trigger shot. I go Monday morning for my first beta test 2 days ago that came back positive!
good luck ladies!

Aeml1985 · June 2017

I love this thread and want to comment/participate more but 99% of the time I'm mobile bumping and can't keep up. How do you reply to everyone without having to scroll the entire length of the thread? And is there a way to get your notifications on mobile?

heatherdubrow · June 2017

@Aeml1985 I'm usually mobile and end up having to struggle through the tagging.
Im pretty sure notifications are only on a computer, unfortunately. But welcome!

jensjourney · June 2017

First ultrasound this morning. Got to see a nice strong heart beat of 147 bpm. I'm so glad that's over! Back in two weeks for another scan because of my age and history.

Zoey1019 · June 2017

@jensjourney Congrats!!!!! That is the best feeling. Keeping everything crossed!

@eggplantface good luck today! Keep us updated!

eggplantface · June 2017

Everything looked good on U/S! HB was 121. They handed me the photo print out and said "Congratulations!" and because I'm me and awkward I go "Thanks! That's a nice looking blob!" Seeing the heartbeat was pretty cool though. I go back in two weeks for a follow up, and that's my "graduation" to the OB.

heatherdubrow · June 2017

@jensjourney and @eggplantface yay for great looking ultrasounds!!

SunflowerMama428 · June 2017

So happy ladies! Loving the good news! Congrats!

Karissa764 · June 2017

hey ladies!
I had my first beta this morning and it was 698.31
I know the range is pretty huge but this seems high to me. I know I ovulated June 11th. when my Dr called this morning they didn't say anything about it being too high but my brain is having a fit about it haha
anyone have a similar number so I can calm my brain down?

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