Does anyone know anything about using teeth whitening strips while pregnant? I bought some just before I got my BFP and I really want to use them. Dr. Google leans toward no and obviously I will ask my OB when I go in on Friday, but I was just wondering if anyone had been advised against them in the past.
@offtoneverland thank you! It's good to know that it's normal for symptoms to disappear for a while. I was nauseated today again for the first time in a while. As grumpy as that made me, I was happy haha. You have fabulously us advice! You are so right. I have to choose to be optimistic. Realizing that has helped today. And I was able to talk to DH about my fears, and he helped ease them, reminded me that baby is in a good position. Now I just have to remember to breathe and try to relax haha
@lifesabeach85 oh my gosh!!! I can't tell you how excited you just made me!! With "now you're a mom". Such a freaking amazing thought!!!!!!! My family is taking a trip to Europe in July, so I'm trying to help plan that. But keep getting distracted researching baby things. But then I get scared that I'm getting ahead of myself. But I guess I have to remember to be optimistic!
@linz36 congratulations!! I am so stoked for you!!! I know what you mean about it not feeling real. I wish I could crochet! That's a brilliant idea! I admit, I have POAS several times haha. I have one left that I'm sure I will use to reassure myself in the coming week haha
You ladies are incredible!! Thank you for taking the time to help me! You truly have made me feel better and I really appreciate it!
@linz36 I think POAS every morning is making me more stressed out! It’s not getting any darker and it’s making me worry. My RE isn’t having me go for my second beta until next Monday so I know it’s going to be a really really long week!
Infertility Journey (in spoiler because it's way too long and child/loss mentioned)
Married: 08/09/2013; TTC #2 Me: 31, possible PCOS and Septate Uterus (Septum removed in November 2017) DH: 31, MFI (Low Count and Low Motility) July 2017 - IUI #1 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN August 2017 - IUI #2 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN September 2017 - IUI #3 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN November 2017 - Uterine Septum removed December 2017 - IVF Consultation January 2018 - IVF #1 - Retrieval 1/24 - 2 Day 3 embryos (1 transferred fresh, 1 frozen) and 2 Day 5 embryos frozen February 2018 - Fresh Transfer - Transfer 1/27 (1 day 3 embryo) - BFN March 2018 - FET #1 - Transfer 3/2 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! 1st beta (10dp5dt) - 101; 2nd beta (17dp5dt) - 3061! Due 11/18/2018 March 2018 - Remaining embryos lost in malfunction.
October 8, 2018 - Son born at 34 weeks and a day due to preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Spent 13 days in the NICU.
June 2019 - IVF #2 - Cancelled - Cyst on Ovary July 2019 - IVF #2 Take 2 - Retrieval 8/1 - 5 Day 5 embryos frozen August 2019 - FET #1 - Cancelled - No Trilaminar Lining September 2019 - FET #1 - Transfer 9/25 (1 day 5 embryo) - Chemical Pregnancy - 1st beta (9dp5dt): 110; 2nd beta (14dp5dt): 357; 3rd beta (16dp5dt): 188; 4th beta (23dp5dt): 7 November 2019 - FET #2 - Transfer 11/6 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFN December 2019 - FET #3 - Transfer 12/11 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! - 1st beta (8dp5dt): 102; 2nd beta (15dp5dt): 2636! Due 08/28/2020
August 13, 2020 - Son born at 37 weeks an 6 days due to failed BPP (Gestational Diabetes).
Question about TSH levels in pregnancy. So I did IVF. Before IVF, my TSH was jut Meh. Not super low, but not high enough to treat (around 2). Once I started stims, It started increasing, getting to be about 3.5. They started me on Synthroid. After FET, it was even higher, around 5.0, so they increased my dose. It has gone down since then, but still pretty high at around 4. We are increasing my dose again, but anyone have any insight? What kind of issues can this cause for baby or for me?
TTC #1 since September 2014 Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI
(count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low
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Loss History (TW):
BFP: 3 May 2015, loss confirmed 4 June 2015 BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015 BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015 BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018 BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
TTC History (TW):
3 losses in 2015 Met with OBGYN in January 2016 Me: all clear, H: OAT November 2016: HSG = All
Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt
#1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17 December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC) Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA) FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018 May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus" FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo. BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019 Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two! Lost Baby A 02 July 2018 Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018 Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
Next Up:
TTC Naturally, possibly IUIs for remainder of 2018. ER#2 ~Jan 2019
@linz36 I think POAS every morning is making me more stressed out! It’s not getting any darker and it’s making me worry. My RE isn’t having me go for my second beta until next Monday so I know it’s going to be a really really long week!
So many people do this but I have never been compelled to take more than 1 test per pregnancy. I feel like that would make me lose my mind and I'd be analyzing nonsense all day like is this lighter than yesterday, or did yesterdays darken overnight?!
@Eveinshock same! HPTs give me a lot of anxiety so I actually put off taking one until I was 5 days late, and then I just took a digi, and got blood work at the dr two days later. Otherwise I would drive myself batty looking at the lines
@Eveinshock Yea. I've decided to stop. I'm only going to stress myself out more. When I got my positive I was actually expecting a negative (my beta was supposed to be today) I was taking the test to that I would know ahead of time what it was before the beta because I didn't want to be upset when I got the call while at work. I almost wish my second beta was sooner because it would help ease my mind a bit.
Infertility Journey (in spoiler because it's way too long and child/loss mentioned)
Married: 08/09/2013; TTC #2 Me: 31, possible PCOS and Septate Uterus (Septum removed in November 2017) DH: 31, MFI (Low Count and Low Motility) July 2017 - IUI #1 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN August 2017 - IUI #2 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN September 2017 - IUI #3 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN November 2017 - Uterine Septum removed December 2017 - IVF Consultation January 2018 - IVF #1 - Retrieval 1/24 - 2 Day 3 embryos (1 transferred fresh, 1 frozen) and 2 Day 5 embryos frozen February 2018 - Fresh Transfer - Transfer 1/27 (1 day 3 embryo) - BFN March 2018 - FET #1 - Transfer 3/2 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! 1st beta (10dp5dt) - 101; 2nd beta (17dp5dt) - 3061! Due 11/18/2018 March 2018 - Remaining embryos lost in malfunction.
October 8, 2018 - Son born at 34 weeks and a day due to preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Spent 13 days in the NICU.
June 2019 - IVF #2 - Cancelled - Cyst on Ovary July 2019 - IVF #2 Take 2 - Retrieval 8/1 - 5 Day 5 embryos frozen August 2019 - FET #1 - Cancelled - No Trilaminar Lining September 2019 - FET #1 - Transfer 9/25 (1 day 5 embryo) - Chemical Pregnancy - 1st beta (9dp5dt): 110; 2nd beta (14dp5dt): 357; 3rd beta (16dp5dt): 188; 4th beta (23dp5dt): 7 November 2019 - FET #2 - Transfer 11/6 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFN December 2019 - FET #3 - Transfer 12/11 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! - 1st beta (8dp5dt): 102; 2nd beta (15dp5dt): 2636! Due 08/28/2020
August 13, 2020 - Son born at 37 weeks an 6 days due to failed BPP (Gestational Diabetes).
@Eveinshock same! HPTs give me a lot of anxiety so I actually put off taking one until I was 5 days late, and then I just took a digi, and got blood work at the dr two days later. Otherwise I would drive myself batty looking at the lines
I was also 5 days late before I took a test! My cycle has been all over the place since I had my 1 year old and I can't tell when I ovulate anymore. I wasn't planning this pregancy so I just really randomly took a test bc I had one there. The test line came up before I even pulled it out of the stream and was there a while before the control even came up. I was like oh well this test is a dud.... Nope. Not a dud...
@marfi236 I don’t try compare the color of the line...I just check that there still is a line. I think after waiting for so long it feels like a dream so I need to see it. I’m sure I’ll stop soon!
Two Furbabies: Mika (american eskimo) and Gypsy (wire-haired terrier, dachshund mix)
Twins: Kaiden and Zara born 10/2018 conceived after 6 years of infertility via a medicated IUI
Eh. Do whatever you need to do to feel secure. If that means POAS every day, then do it. There's nothing wrong with testing more than once; it doesn't hurt anything. I took a digital, 5 FRERs, and about 15 Wondfos with this pregnancy. I would've kept testing but I ran out and didn't want to waste any more money on HPTs. With my daughter, I only took 2 FRERs and that was it, but PGAL brain this time around made me really nervous and testing made me feel better.
@KristoKekerooni synthroid/levothyroxine are class a drugs meaning they’re safe to take during pregnancy. From what I’ve read you want a lower tsh level because your baby doesn’t produce it’s own thyroid hormone for a while. Have you had any symptoms taking the medications? I was on 25mcg then went up to 50mcg a couple weeks ago but haven’t noticed any differences I actually had to get another blood test today. My levels were 3.7 then 2.8...I’m so tired I wonder if upping the dose would help!
Eh. Do whatever you need to do to feel secure. If that means POAS every day, then do it. There's nothing wrong with testing more than once; it doesn't hurt anything. I took a digital, 5 FRERs, and about 15 Wondfos with this pregnancy. I would've kept testing but I ran out and didn't want to waste any more money on HPTs. With my daughter, I only took 2 FRERs and that was it, but PGAL brain this time around made me really nervous and testing made me feel better.
So much this. I've got 2 more FRERs I'll probably use, and I'm 5w 3d today. When you've had more losses than take home babies or gone through infertility it's so hard to not freak out about every little thing (any cramps, lack of symptoms, etc). At least for me it is.
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Me:35 DH:35 Dx: PCOS DS1 born 11/2014 DS2 born 11/2018 3 previous losses Rainbow babydue 12/2021 - Team Green
Sooo the Internetz says it’s okay to tummy sleep while pregnant as long as it’s comfy still for you. I love sleeping on my tummy, but I feel like I shouldn’t. Do you ladies still tummy sleep or have you adjusted your sleeping position?
@pink_polkadots I can't imagine that it's dangerous at this point. I mean, none of the uterus is sticking out yet. I think you're good for at least until your next ob appointment, you can ask for guidelines then.
@KristoKekerooni I've got hypothyroidism too. Demand for thyroid hormone goes up early in pregnancy which increases TSH. My OB was very clear that she wanted me under 2.5 before we started TTC and my Endocrinologist lowered that to 2. Lack of thyroid hormone increases the risk of miscarriage because the embryo relies on your thyroid hormone levels for its own development so it's definitely something to make sure you keep a handle on. Worth nothing, I'd you plan on breastfeeding, your thyroid being wonky can impact milk supply. My hypo was caught because of my milk issues.
@pink_polkadots I literally sleep on my stomach until the day I deliver. I use a body pillow (even when I'm not pregnant) and just prop my hip up. Don't stress!
YES! This makes me feel so much better. I POAS every morning (just dollar store ones) and when that line shows up, I tell myself “For today, you are pregnant” and it helps me with the anxiety. I’m 6w1d today!
I discussed my feelings with my family dr on Friday (I will see my high risk ob-gyn at the beginning of April) and she sent me for beta testing followed by an US. When I called the ultrasound department, she said “oh yes, you’re the 36 year old diabetic who miscarried last year! How are you feeling?” and was SO kind and patient with me.
Every bit of kindness and encouragement (and seeing that line appear every morning) helps!
For those who have had beta draws: do they call you with the results??
Last Friday was my first OB appointment and even though the scheduling nurse indicated that I would be having an US at that time, the OB said no. However, she could tell I was nervous, so she added a beta draw to my labs for that day. Here it is at the end of the day on Tuesday and I still haven't heard anything, but I've never had a beta draw, so I don't really know what to expect. Should I call for results? Give them a few more days? I don't want to seen neurotic, but what was the point of "easing my mind with a beta draw" if they aren't giving me the results?!
@CopperBoom86 - yikes. That seems excessive. My RE office gave same day results by my ob office gives next day results. I’d call for sure! Sounds like they likely forgot to call with the results.
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Me:35 DH:35 Dx: PCOS DS1 born 11/2014 DS2 born 11/2018 3 previous losses Rainbow babydue 12/2021 - Team Green
@CopperBoom86 I agree with @mockingjay1 -- I got next day results from my OB through the patient portal, and I got same day results from the RE. They definitely should have your result by now! I say call them, I don't think it's neurotic at all! I'm sorry they've been making you wait.
@CopperBoom86 I'm sorry they haven't called you regarding your results yet! Definitely call tomorrow! Thankfully I get my results online so I was able to look up my results ~2 hours after the draw.
BFP 3/21/2020! OMG We're having TWINS! 4/17/2020 -------------------------------- LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby! -------------------------------- Me: 33 | DH: 41 Married: March 2016 TTC #1/IUD out January 2017 PCOS dx January 2018 Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018 BFP 3/10/2018! -------------------------------
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Can I ask for some adviceabiut the first appointment and choosing a new provider? I wasn’t really sure where to put this. I saw hospital based midwives for my last birth and liked them. I moved about 40 minutes away and I am near another cnm midwife practice that I’ve heard great things about. They do home or hospital births (about 25 mins away). I called to make my appointment and they scheduled me for 10 weeks (may 1). I’m not sure if they do ultrasounds. I was thinking maybe I should call the old practice and see if I could make an appointment there either before so I can confirm everything’s fine and maybe get an US or as a backup in case I don’t like the new place. Is that weird? Would insurance wonder why I have 2 different appointments? Is 10 Weeks normal and I should chill?
@CopperBoom86 Did you call yet? @Clobert I would assume the midwives would be able to schedule you for an ultrasound to confirm your due date, even if they can't do ultrasounds there. They would probably have you do some blood work too to check your hcg levels. I don't think there's anything wrong with you making an appointment with the other practice for peace of mind though, but I also think it would be okay to wait until your 10-week appointment and see what the midwife says about a dating ultrasound. I'm sorry you have to wait until 10 weeks! I do think it's fairly "normal" to have to wait a while for the first appointment, especially if you're seeing a popular practice!
@offtoneverland Not yet! I just got to work and get myself and DD fed. As soon as I catch up on my work emails, I'm going to call. I'll post an update soon!
@Clobert I don’t think it’s weird at all. Lots of people change practices in a pregnancy and also shop around different practices. So you can definitely see both. You can also call the new place and just ask what their SOP is in terms of visits and ultrasounds. Tell them if you aren’t comfortable or want an earlier u/s, they might do it anyway!
@lifesabeach85 within my caffeine allowance for the day? Bahahahahaha. I drink so much coffee. I also had sushi for lunch yesterday. I play fast and loose with pregnancy rules.
@CopperBoom86 That's great news! Also, dying at that gif!
Me: 34 DH: 34 Married 10/28/17 Our TTC Journey
TTC #1 February '18 Team Green turned TeamBlue 10/15/18
TTC #2 January '21 BFP June '21 MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C July '21 Jan '22 - started IF testing BFP Jan '22 MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C Feb '22 BFP May '22
@shastasky - If you go to the top of this forum you'll see a Read First Board Organization thread and in there you'll find a link to all the acronyms along with a lot of other good information
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Me:35 DH:35 Dx: PCOS DS1 born 11/2014 DS2 born 11/2018 3 previous losses Rainbow babydue 12/2021 - Team Green
Re: Questions | week of 3/4
@lifesabeach85 oh my gosh!!! I can't tell you how excited you just made me!! With "now you're a mom". Such a freaking amazing thought!!!!!!!
My family is taking a trip to Europe in July, so I'm trying to help plan that. But keep getting distracted researching baby things. But then I get scared that I'm getting ahead of myself. But I guess I have to remember to be optimistic!
@linz36 congratulations!! I am so stoked for you!!! I know what you mean about it not feeling real. I wish I could crochet! That's a brilliant idea! I admit, I have POAS several times haha. I have one left that I'm sure I will use to reassure myself in the coming week haha
You ladies are incredible!! Thank you for taking the time to help me! You truly have made me feel better and I really appreciate it!
Me: 31, possible PCOS and Septate Uterus (Septum removed in November 2017)
DH: 31, MFI (Low Count and Low Motility)
July 2017 - IUI #1 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
August 2017 - IUI #2 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
September 2017 - IUI #3 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
November 2017 - Uterine Septum removed
December 2017 - IVF Consultation
January 2018 - IVF #1 - Retrieval 1/24 - 2 Day 3 embryos (1 transferred fresh, 1 frozen) and 2 Day 5 embryos frozen
February 2018 - Fresh Transfer - Transfer 1/27 (1 day 3 embryo) - BFN
March 2018 - FET #1 - Transfer 3/2 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! 1st beta (10dp5dt) - 101; 2nd beta (17dp5dt) - 3061! Due 11/18/2018
March 2018 - Remaining embryos lost in malfunction.
October 8, 2018 - Son born at 34 weeks and a day due to preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Spent 13 days in the NICU.
June 2019 - IVF #2 - Cancelled - Cyst on Ovary
July 2019 - IVF #2 Take 2 - Retrieval 8/1 - 5 Day 5 embryos frozen
August 2019 - FET #1 - Cancelled - No Trilaminar Lining
September 2019 - FET #1 - Transfer 9/25 (1 day 5 embryo) - Chemical Pregnancy - 1st beta (9dp5dt): 110; 2nd beta (14dp5dt): 357; 3rd beta (16dp5dt): 188; 4th beta (23dp5dt): 7
November 2019 - FET #2 - Transfer 11/6 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFN
December 2019 - FET #3 - Transfer 12/11 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! - 1st beta (8dp5dt): 102; 2nd beta (15dp5dt): 2636! Due 08/28/2020
August 13, 2020 - Son born at 37 weeks an 6 days due to failed BPP (Gestational Diabetes).
Diagnoses: RPL, Endometriosis, MFI (count, morph, DNI, DNAS, multiple bilateral subclinical varicoceles), low progesterone
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BFP: 15 August 2015, loss confirmed 23 August 2015
BFP: 16 November 2015, loss confirmed 22 November 2015
BFP: 18 July 2016, loss confirmed same day
BFP: 04 March 2018, loss confirmed 23 March 2018
BFP: 12 June 2018, TWINS; D&C 06 July 2018
Met with OBGYN in January 2016
Me: all clear, H: OAT
November 2016: HSG = All Clear!
January 2017: H tested again, High DNA fragmentation and stainability
February 2017: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
March 2017: Clomid + HCG + IUI + Progesterone = SA/wash: zero count on attempt #1, <1,000 on attempt #2= BFN
Varicocele Embolization- 5 May 17
December 2017 SA: Zero improvement after embolization
January IVF- 25 retrieved, 11 mature, 8 fertilized, 3 frozen day fives (3AA, 3AA, 3AA), 1 frozen day 6 (5BB), 1 frozen day 7 (3CC)
Three PGS normal (3AA, 3AA, 5BB), one inconclusive (3AA)
FET #1: 27 February 2018, 3AA & 5BB, one stuck! BFP 04 March 2018.... Loss confirmed 23 March 2018
May 2018: SHG/SIS = all clear "beautiful uterus"
FET #2: 04 June 2018, 3AA PGS normal embryo, 3AA PGS hatching inconclusive embryo.
BFP: 12 June 2018, EDD 20 February 2019
Ultrasound, 25 June 2018: There are two!
Lost Baby A 02 July 2018
Baby B not growing, D&C 06 July 2018
Laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, chromotubation: 23 July 2018: blocked right tube, heavily inflamed, covered in endo. Removed right tube. Removed more endo from uterus, tubes, ovaries. Endo remains on bladder and bowel.
ER#2 ~Jan 2019
Me: 31, possible PCOS and Septate Uterus (Septum removed in November 2017)
DH: 31, MFI (Low Count and Low Motility)
July 2017 - IUI #1 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
August 2017 - IUI #2 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
September 2017 - IUI #3 - Letrozole 2.5 mg, no trigger, Prometrium 100 mg 2x a day - BFN
November 2017 - Uterine Septum removed
December 2017 - IVF Consultation
January 2018 - IVF #1 - Retrieval 1/24 - 2 Day 3 embryos (1 transferred fresh, 1 frozen) and 2 Day 5 embryos frozen
February 2018 - Fresh Transfer - Transfer 1/27 (1 day 3 embryo) - BFN
March 2018 - FET #1 - Transfer 3/2 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! 1st beta (10dp5dt) - 101; 2nd beta (17dp5dt) - 3061! Due 11/18/2018
March 2018 - Remaining embryos lost in malfunction.
October 8, 2018 - Son born at 34 weeks and a day due to preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Spent 13 days in the NICU.
June 2019 - IVF #2 - Cancelled - Cyst on Ovary
July 2019 - IVF #2 Take 2 - Retrieval 8/1 - 5 Day 5 embryos frozen
August 2019 - FET #1 - Cancelled - No Trilaminar Lining
September 2019 - FET #1 - Transfer 9/25 (1 day 5 embryo) - Chemical Pregnancy - 1st beta (9dp5dt): 110; 2nd beta (14dp5dt): 357; 3rd beta (16dp5dt): 188; 4th beta (23dp5dt): 7
November 2019 - FET #2 - Transfer 11/6 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFN
December 2019 - FET #3 - Transfer 12/11 (1 day 5 embryo) - BFP! - 1st beta (8dp5dt): 102; 2nd beta (15dp5dt): 2636! Due 08/28/2020
August 13, 2020 - Son born at 37 weeks an 6 days due to failed BPP (Gestational Diabetes).
Two Furbabies: Mika (american eskimo) and Gypsy (wire-haired terrier, dachshund mix)
Twins: Kaiden and Zara born 10/2018 conceived after 6 years of infertility via a medicated IUI
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
Two Furbabies: Mika (american eskimo) and Gypsy (wire-haired terrier, dachshund mix)
Twins: Kaiden and Zara born 10/2018 conceived after 6 years of infertility via a medicated IUI
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
YES! This makes me feel so much better. I POAS every morning (just dollar store ones) and when that line shows up, I tell myself “For today, you are pregnant” and it helps me with the anxiety. I’m 6w1d today!
I discussed my feelings with my family dr on Friday (I will see my high risk ob-gyn at the beginning of April) and she sent me for beta testing followed by an US. When I called the ultrasound department, she said “oh yes, you’re the 36 year old diabetic who miscarried last year! How are you feeling?” and was SO kind and patient with me.
Every bit of kindness and encouragement (and seeing that line appear every morning) helps!
Last Friday was my first OB appointment and even though the scheduling nurse indicated that I would be having an US at that time, the OB said no. However, she could tell I was nervous, so she added a beta draw to my labs for that day. Here it is at the end of the day on Tuesday and I still haven't heard anything, but I've never had a beta draw, so I don't really know what to expect. Should I call for results? Give them a few more days? I don't want to seen neurotic, but what was the point of "easing my mind with a beta draw" if they aren't giving me the results?!
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
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LO arrived 11/9/2018! We have a baby!
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Me: 33 | DH: 41
Married: March 2016
TTC #1/IUD out January 2017
PCOS dx January 2018
Medicated cycle 2.5mg Letrozole CD3-7 February 2018
BFP 3/10/2018!
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@Clobert I would assume the midwives would be able to schedule you for an ultrasound to confirm your due date, even if they can't do ultrasounds there. They would probably have you do some blood work too to check your hcg levels. I don't think there's anything wrong with you making an appointment with the other practice for peace of mind though, but I also think it would be okay to wait until your 10-week appointment and see what the midwife says about a dating ultrasound. I'm sorry you have to wait until 10 weeks! I do think it's fairly "normal" to have to wait a while for the first appointment, especially if you're seeing a popular practice!
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
DD1: 8/2014
TTC #2: 6/2017
BFP 8/3/2017 | CP 8/4
BFP 10/16/2017 | CP 10/21
BFP 12/18/2017 | CP 12/28
BFP 2/15/2018 | EDD: November 2nd | It's a girl!
DD2: 10/2018
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
Married 10/28/17
Our TTC Journey
Team Green turned Team Blue 10/15/18
TTC #2 January '21
BFP June '21
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C July '21
Jan '22 - started IF testing
BFP Jan '22
MMC/Blighted Ovum that led to D&C Feb '22
BFP May '22
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green