This is a weekly check in for the mamas who have made it to the 3rd trimester!!! If you are in week 28 or past, feel free to join in on the weekly fun.
If you're just joining us please post a:
•Mini synopsis in your first post with your EDD
•How many babies you are pregnant with
•If you know the gender(s)
•How you have been feeling in your 3rd tri
•Any upcoming or recent appointments you may have
Feel free to share pictures of your bump, nurseries, baby gear, and of course those babies when they arrive!
Please let me know if you need to be added to the list below:
@ReesaAnne16 EDD 5/15 with a little girl
@helloworld9 : EDD 5/5 with a little boy
@doubleblessings1124 EDD 5/17 with B/G twins
@Hopeful_mom : EDD 6/6 Team Green
@FuzzyDust EDD 6/8 with a little boy
@Holls214 : EDD 6/14 with a little boy
@loverin EDD 6/14 with a little boy
@TravelingCouple EDD 6/19 with a little girl
@Aera11 EDD 6/21 Team Green
@mtpbadger EDD 7/4 with a little girl
@coco305 EDD 7/14 Team Green
@jr102217 EDD 7/15 Team Green
@cseley321 EDD 7/22 with a little girl
Re: 3rd Trimester Check-in | Week of May 7th
We had my baby sprinkle over the weekend, yesterday, it was so fun! I am so overwhelmed by all of the love pouring out for our little girl by so many. It's really sinking in as I'm getting the nursery finished. We're putting the car seat in the car in the next week or so. I've started putting some things together for a hospital bag but I only have a few things in it so far.
It's been beautiful weather here, thank God. So nice to have the windows open and air out of the house!
@Holls214 ppl keep saying sleep as much as u can I try but it's not easy! I feel like getting me up all the time through the night is the preparation for all my feedings. It's the morning feedings I'm sure I'll have the most issue with am feedings as I'm really a night owl
cant believe I'm going to be 36wks Wednesday, 9 months is here and I'm still in disbelief! Baby is still having a dance party in my belly which is always nice.
last night I think I pee'd every 15 min for 2/3hrs I just don't know where all the water came from.
ive been exhausted all weekend haven't had the energy for anything just wanted sleep amd
then had a crazy nose bleed out of no where. Luckily it didn't last long but still strange.
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
@TravelingCouple the weather here has been beautiful too, finally! I've been trying to get some sun on this pale bump. Sounds like you had a nice sprinkle!
AFM, almost 34 weeks! Started thinking about our hospital bag too. We're taking our car seat to the store we got it from to learn how to install it & we have a hospital tour Wednesday night. No appointments this week; I think a check up next week & then it's every week! I've also been having BH that wake me up. I've been lucky & don't get up to pee ever but the last few nights I've woken up to a contraction. I'm also starting to feel a little slower & tired so I nap pretty much daily.
No appts this week. We have one next week then onto weekly. Will be 35 weeks on Wednesday. I think I’m starting to have anxiety about the actual labor part or just trying to picture actually having a baby.
Ill be 32 weeks on Wednesday and feeling good after our little hospital visit over the weekend. No more spotting or contractions and fingers crossed it stays that way! Had a growth scan today and little lady is estimated to be 3lbs3oz so has grown in the last two weeks. Still measuring quite small and the MFM said that if she’s still measuring below the 10th percentile when I’m close to 36 weeks, they most likely will induce me early. So that upped my stress level just a bit with everything we still have to get done! Surprisingly DH has been really calm about it and was REALLY calm on Saturday when I called to see if I should go in. Which I guess is a good thing! I told him I was calling the on call nurse and that he better shower and get ready and his response was “do you really need to call? I’ll shower after I finish this project and make lunch” lol. Hopefully he’s got a little more pep in his step if I actually go into labor! Guess I better tell work I may be on leave sooner than expected and start to get on my managers about who will be taking over my caseload and such. And get a note from mg OB for my leave.
I will say regarding sleep...I actually found I slept SO MUCH better once baby was born with DS than I did during my last few months of pregnancy. Yes you are woken up a lot overnight to feed, change diapers etc, but when you do get to sleep, you sleep hard and you're not waking up to pee or bc your side is numb. You can sleep in whatever position you want too It's all different stages of course, but I say the last month or two of pregnancy sleep is way worse for me than sleeping with an infant. So those who say "sleep now" aren't really remembering how hard it is to sleep this late in Pregnancy I don't think. Either way, we're almost there and then it'll be a blip!
@mtpbadger so glad to hear ur feeling and looking good! I have a friend that had a Lil munchkin and had to be induced early and he's thriving now. It's good they're keeping a close eye on you!!
@Holls214 sounds like ur not in as much pain as previously which is great! Can't believe you're still working! U go girl!!
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
really wonder if this Lil one will be early or late!
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
go home!! Did they say you need to be on bed rest or give u something to stop the contractions.
How often is everyone feeling the baby move? I can't say I get 10/20 kicks an hour, do all of you experience that? I only set 2 hrs so I feel like im waking the baby to move. I'm also noticing the baby seems to be super active every other day, anyone else?
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
@hopeful_mom My OB said to only do kick counts twice a day - usually once in the morning and in the afternoon when baby is usually active anyway and you are sitting and relaxing. I was also told 10 kicks/movement within 2 hours. They are supposedly sleeping 14-18 hours of the day (I think) so I don't think we should feel movement all day long. I've also noticed that if baby has a REALLY active day one day, the next one is fairly quiet
I just had an appointment yesterday and found out my doctor is leaving the practice in June, so I will have to switch doctors I am kind of bummed, I really did like my OB, but it's not a big deal. Anyway, the baby is fine and everything is on track!
The nursery is being painted this weekend, so now I just have to order furniture. Things are getting more and more real!
@Hopeful_mom baby girl is definitely more active some days than others. I chalk it up to her positioning and think that when her feet are tucked a certain way, I probably just don't feel the subtle movements. I know it's hard not to worry though.
AFM, I was completely MIA last week. I overextended myself but in the last 11 days, I made it through two baby showers, a volunteer meeting, cleaning the house, two baby prep classes at the hospital, organizing the baby's room, a mom who forgot random stuff, and visiting in-laws. I had a therapist appt this morning and as I was talking she pointed out how I basically said I need to evaluate my expectations with my mom and family members. That was good insight! I'm going to make a list of things I want done during those first few weeks after I deliver - sweeping, dishes, cooking, etc - and then will talk it over with DH and my parents.
The showers were awesome. I was so anxious about someone not hosting one and now it's the complete opposite. We got a ton of stuff including boxes of diapers and now that my in-laws have left, I can go over what we received, if there are duplicates, and what should be exchanged. Why doesn't everyone use the registry?! Minor complaint since a friend got me the carrier I had on my registry but didn't connect her purchase with the registry. Oh well.
So I had a follow-up OB last week and all was well with the baby and even my gestational diabetes. I had another follow-up today (scheduled a week later bc of last month's hospital visit) and whoa, baby had a growth spurt. I'm 30 weeks but baby is measuring at 36. Yikes!! I have a growth scan ultrasound in 2 weeks and then another OB follow-up. We're biweekly for 2 visits and then move to weekly, but if I keep growing too big, I may deliver in June instead of July. Errr yikes! But either way, I'm looking forward to the ultrasound in 2 weeks.
Last time I was at the doctor I asked about movement and they said when you do feel the baby move you should feel at least 10 movements in that time frame. They said they don’t need to move every hour, just be active when they do move.
My story in signature spoiler. Children mentioned.
I don't produce FSH, so no natural menstrual cycle. DH has reduced morphology.
Summer 2014 IUI (with first husband): cancelled after almost a month of stims due to too many follicles
Time off to divorce, get back on my feet, find a new hubby and get married again 💑
March 2017 IVF#1: ~70 follicles, 13R, 10M, 7F, 3B = 2 PGS Normal (both XY) - no transfer due to ohss
Sept 2017 FET#1: BFP, Beta#1 (10dpt) - 253, Beta#2 (12dpt) - 528, DS born 05/31/2018 👨👩👦
Dec 2019 FET#2: BFN
Changed clinic, planning March 2020 IVF#2 - postponed due to the pandemic
April 2020 IVF #2: ~30 follicles, 24R, 12M, 8F, 4B = 2XY & 2XX, all normal
Sept 2020 FET#3: one XX embryo, BFP, Beta#1 (9dpt) - 161, Beta#2 (11dpt) - 519, Beta#3 (19dpt) - 7174, Due date 05/30/2021
DD born 05/23/2021 👨👩👧👦 - My family is now complete
@mtpbadger glad all is well with you as well.
I guess this is the reality of the third trimester huh?? Trips to the ER!
@Hopeful_mom I don't have the most active baby...but when it moves, I can usually get to 10 kicks in under 10 minutes. I only count 1x a day. Baby is usually most active around 9 or 10pm, then early morning and after lunch. Otherwise, baby is chilling.
@FuzzyDust getting up in the morning is the worst. I've been rolling into work at around 10:15 lately. I just can't get up earlier, I can't move any faster. I may have to ask to work from home some days.
@jr102217 yay to the showers!!
@TravelingCouple sleeping on my stomach sounds heavenly. So done with the pain of side sleeping, glad to know sleep will be good once baby is here.
Sounds like a few of us might be having these babies sooner than expected! Yikes!
AFM - I am getting irritated with work. I told my management at the end of Feb that I was expecting. They said they would "get with me the beginning of June" to discuss coverage of my caseload/position. I reached out to HR at the same time to get information about FMLA, using leave to extend my time off, etc. (I'm planning on taking the full 12 weeks of FLMA unpaid and then tacking on 6 weeks of my saved leave for a total of 18 weeks off) HR sent me back to my management. Now with the due date possibly being sooner than expected, I reached back out to management to set up a meeting for next week to discuss coverage and again ask about what paperwork needs to be done to initiate my leave - they send me to HR! UGH. Like I need this headache to deal with. I'm thinking I'm just going to get a letter from my OB putting me out for 18 weeks following the birth, submitting that to everyone and letting them figure it out if needed to cover my butt. Anyone else having difficulties with their employer about leave??
The good thing is I have almost all of my "To Do" list checked off, including stocking the pantry and freezer with meal options, freezing some meals and lactation cookies, finished all my thank you cards from showers, and I'm almost caught up with garden planting (that's getting harder to do). Newborn cloth diapers are prepped, now I'm working on the one-size diapers... Basically, I'm ready!! I'm ready to meet this little one!!
Anyone have suggestions for gentle ways to encourage labor to start? I would really LOVE for this baby to arrive before mother's day, but I'm not going to force it if she's not ready. I've decided against having my membranes stripped this week, but I may consider it at 40 weeks if she's not here by then.
I'm trying to walk 30-60 min each day, pulled out my stash of red raspberry leaf tea from TTC and started drinking that again. Other ideas?
MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN
April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo
June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved.
Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature
5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP!
May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019
July 2019 - FET - BFN
Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues
Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy
July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy
I was able to get contractions started, but never progressed due to her head getting stuck in my pelvis.
- sex (both orgasm and semen are supposed to be helpful)
- walking
- red raspberry leaf tea
- dates (6 dates/day)
- evening primrose oil, 1000mg capsules - orally and/or vaginally (Pop the capsule open with a needle and place it in vaginally, the capsule will also dissolve). I just heard about this one a few days ago.
- bouncing/hip rolls on a yoga ball
- nipple stimulation (pretty much the same as what you'd do to get milk going, using either hands or a pump)
- Acupuncture/acupressure (go to a specialist who is experienced with pregnant women)
- Bananas (apparently lack of potassium might delay labor, but be careful not to overdo it either)
My story in signature spoiler. Children mentioned.
I don't produce FSH, so no natural menstrual cycle. DH has reduced morphology.
Summer 2014 IUI (with first husband): cancelled after almost a month of stims due to too many follicles
Time off to divorce, get back on my feet, find a new hubby and get married again 💑
March 2017 IVF#1: ~70 follicles, 13R, 10M, 7F, 3B = 2 PGS Normal (both XY) - no transfer due to ohss
Sept 2017 FET#1: BFP, Beta#1 (10dpt) - 253, Beta#2 (12dpt) - 528, DS born 05/31/2018 👨👩👦
Dec 2019 FET#2: BFN
Changed clinic, planning March 2020 IVF#2 - postponed due to the pandemic
April 2020 IVF #2: ~30 follicles, 24R, 12M, 8F, 4B = 2XY & 2XX, all normal
Sept 2020 FET#3: one XX embryo, BFP, Beta#1 (9dpt) - 161, Beta#2 (11dpt) - 519, Beta#3 (19dpt) - 7174, Due date 05/30/2021
DD born 05/23/2021 👨👩👧👦 - My family is now complete
I made my own lactation cookies; I used this recipe below but used whole wheat flour, increased the flax seed and brewers yeast by a few tablespoons and used 3 whole eggs instead of 1 egg and 1 yolk. I scooped the dough onto a cookie sheet, froze them separately, and now they are in a bag in the freezer so I can pull out a few at a time to bake. I made the same recipe for a friend who had her baby in Feb and she said they worked amazing!
https://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/02/lactation-cookies/
MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN
April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo
June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved.
Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature
5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP!
May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019
July 2019 - FET - BFN
Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues
Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy
July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy
you're so close @ReesaAnne16! I found a similar lactation cookie recipe; you'll have the keep us posted on how they are!
AFM, we did our hospital tour tonight. It's really the only thing we've done besides regular appointments. The girl who did part one had never done one before & seemed unsure but it was pretty obvious what things were. It was helpful for DH & I to see each room we'd be in so I'm glad we did it.
@ReesaAnne16 can't believe you're so close it's so exciting!! Don't you feel
like at times you were just getting the results of how your cycle went!
@jr102217 welcome back seems like u had a busy week for sure!! Yay for fun showers u deserve it!! Glad your session went well, making lists of expectations is a great idea!! Do you feel like your bump grew a lot with ur babe. How much does your baby weigh now?
@fuzzydust u are well informed I will have to take note and start trying some if I'm still in the same motion in a few weeks.
@Holls214 holy cervix check batman OMG that did not tickle!!
Had my appt today baby is weighing 5lbs 12oz I'm like are sure I'm not closer to 8lbd already OB did a strep test and then the cervix check, and whoah being a born again virgin I can say it was quite unpleasant!! As of now I'm closed and baby is just chilling, he said my cervix is softening and my lining is thinning so my body is apparently doing what it's suppose to. My mom came with me and all she wanted to hear was I was closed for business right now!! So I go back next week to follow up! Can't believe I'm officially 9 months. And dr said just cause everything is good today my water could break tonight or 5 weeks from now. I looked at him like um 5 weeks no thanks I got a few weeks left in me!!
and thanks to all for the movement input I am finding that the baby seems to be super active every other day so I just need to keep track of it!!
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
@Hopeful_mom looking good! Glad baby is doing well. Yeah the cervix check is no joke... sounds like baby is progressing perfectly. I still can’t believe how close we all are now. Crazy!!
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
Of course my vag is irritated which is annoying and not welcomed! Makes me want a csection that much more!! My vag killed at the beginning of this process makes sense to annoy me at the end, good Grief!!
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
I had my 39 week appointment today at 39w2d... still 3cm dilated I'm bummed I didn't make more progress over the last week... maybe the doctor last week overestimated. Decided against having my membranes stripped, but might consider it at my 40w appointment next tuesday. Going back in tomorrow because my BP was borderline for the first time.
MFI (High DNA Fragmentation) & Mild endometriosis
Aug 2016 - May 2017 6 IUI's with letrozole - BFN
April 2017 - laparoscopy to remove mild endo
June 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU - Cancelled early ovulation, no eggs retrieved.
Aug/Sept 2017 - Mini IVF letrozole 12.5mg, Gonal-F 75IU, cetrotide - 13 eggs retrieved, 11 mature
5 eggs ICSI'd 6 eggs frozen - 1 day 5 blast transfered, 2 expanded blast frozen - BFP!
May 2018 - Baby girl born - Our Joy
TTC #2 since July 2019
July 2019 - FET - BFN
Jan 2020 - FET - canceled due to family health issues
Mar 2020 - FET - low beta - chemical pregnancy
July 2020 - ICSI'd remaining 6 eggs - 3 fertilized - 2 survived to early blast stage, transfered both - Chemical Pregnancy