Pregnant after IF
mag1cbeli3ver
member
Me: 33, DH: 41
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
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1st Trimester Check-in | w/o May 14th
mag1cbeli3ver
member
How far along are you? / EDD
How are you feeling?
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Thoughts/Concerns?
Questions:
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
Mommies-to-be! Congratulations, ladies!
@mechelita44 11/15
@radmom27 11/17
@josiepasta 11/27 (twins!!)
@eabrahamson 11/28
@smillsy 11/30
@Joslynj11 11/30 (twins!)
@rlbradford1sttimer 12/1
@mag1cbeli3ver 12/1
@prudence9-2 12/6
@Ilky 12/12
@mamajudec2018 12/12
@DecemberDoll27 12/15
@smittenkitten123 12/16
@artemis618 12/21
@thothscribe81 12/24
@shellsbells01 1/07
*Please let me know if any changes need to be made! I will also add new mamas (and take people off if you don't want to be on the list).
*Edited to add new mamas to our group!
How are you feeling?
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Thoughts/Concerns?
Questions:
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
Mommies-to-be! Congratulations, ladies!
@mechelita44 11/15
@radmom27 11/17
@josiepasta 11/27 (twins!!)
@eabrahamson 11/28
@smillsy 11/30
@Joslynj11 11/30 (twins!)
@rlbradford1sttimer 12/1
@mag1cbeli3ver 12/1
@prudence9-2 12/6
@Ilky 12/12
@mamajudec2018 12/12
@DecemberDoll27 12/15
@smittenkitten123 12/16
@artemis618 12/21
@thothscribe81 12/24
@shellsbells01 1/07
*Please let me know if any changes need to be made! I will also add new mamas (and take people off if you don't want to be on the list).
*Edited to add new mamas to our group!
Me: 33, DH: 41Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
Re: 1st Trimester Check-in | w/o May 14th
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
11 weeks, 2 days / EDD Dec. 1
How are you feeling?
Feeling good. Was super tired yesterday, but for the most part, things are settling down.
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Nothing until June 8th! Ugh!
Thoughts/Concerns?
I'm torn about buying an at-home doppler. I know I will freak out if I can't find the heartbeat, especially after the NP couldn't find it at the OB appointment last week. But 4 weeks between appointments is so long! I also feel like it would give me peace-of-mind. DH is totally against it, and I know we talked about this a few weeks ago, but that's where I am! My anxiety is still so high, I don't know what else to do to relax a little and enjoy the pregnancy!
Questions:
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
I race remote control cars with my dad and brothers. It's a hobby we've had for about 15 years. The cars are pretty intense (not like, Radio Shack r/c's, lol!) and there's so much that goes into them, from parts and electronics, to very specific set-ups. It's fun though, and I love having a chance to hangout w/my dad and brothers!
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
How are you feeling? Great! I have some nausea come and go, some random light cramping and my hips are permanently deformed (PIO shots!) but nothing to really complain about. I (and most of us) went through so much I feel like I cant complain now lol
Any recent/upcoming appointments? This Thursday for progesterone blood test and next week 11 week ultrasound
Thoughts/Concerns? Still thinking about hospital births vs birthing center. I haven't interviewed anyone yet so its giving me anxiety. Plus I think I want to change my OB. I dont need anyone who doesnt support my plan and make me feel like a weirdo.
Questions:
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet! I cant think of anything right now lol I guess I'm not that fun haha. But I did start talking to my son last few days. He was laughing at me being so fat and not fitting in my jeans and I told him he just needs to wait until he is born and I will feed him so well he will turn into a Michelin tire little man!
@mag1cbeli3ver I know what you mean about the doppler - my husband and I haven't talked about it yet, but I know its something I want to consider. I feel the same way though that if I can't find the heartbeat its going to freak me out. I'm not sure which will be worse - not hearing the heartbeat on occasion or having to wait four weeks without even trying!!! Thats also really cool about the car racing thing - it sounds like a cool way to spend time with your dad and brothers!!
7 weeks today/ December 31
How are you feeling?
Nauseous and just blah - really tired - though I had a pretty stressful crazy weekend (my best friends wedding!). Last night especially was bad and this afternoon - I think I'm starting to hit the height of the nausea! Sore boobs as usual, and some lower back pain/acheyness. I've been really cold the last two days (the temp here dropped considerably) but I think its something I'll ask the doc about on Friday at my appointment because I've read it can be an indication of a thyroid issue which is somewhat common during pregnancy.
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Have an ultrasound on Friday and then I think we will have one more with our RE and then we graduate! We already have an appointment with the nurse midwife on June 6th!
Thoughts/Concerns?
Want to ask the doc about the being cold thing but aside from that a lot of my anxiety is starting to disappate a little. I'm still nervous and anxious the baby is okay but its definitely starting to feel more real!! We told our parents this weekend for mothers day and they were all over the moon excited for us! Getting to share everything with them now is also making it feel a little more solid! I still stress out sometimes about symptoms if they start to go away a little or the little twinges here and there, but I'm starting to get used to it!
Questions:
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
Hmmmm - my dad is from England and I have a lot of close immediate family there. i'm looking forward to taking this little guy or girl on an international vacation pretty soon after they are born to visit my aunts and uncles and cousins :-) I had a passport at a few months old and the same is going to go for our little one!
How far along are you? / EDD
10w 4d / Dec 6
How are you feeling?
Good. Was very tired during the day yesterday. But I don’t really have any symptoms. Even my boobs are not as sore. Which of course scares me
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Genetics counselor on Wed. But no US until the 24th (so that will be 3 weeks since last US!)
Thoughts/Concerns?
Just hope everything is ok. As I really don’t have any symptoms
Questions:
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
I’m a big classic rock fan. And have been to so many concerts. Sometimes I fly to different cities/countries for a show.
Hysteroscopy: 2013
IUI #1-2: 2013 BFN
Surgery 10/2015: Planned to start trying again but had a surgery. (Not related to fertility)
Surgery 5/2016: Planned to start trying again but had another surgery. (Not related to fertility)
IUI #3-5 (with Clomid): summer 2016 BFN
IVF #1: 11/2016. 30R; 21M; 20F; 8B (6 day5 & 2 day6); 4 normal after PGS
Medicated FET #1: 1/31/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFP. Embryo stopped growing at 6w 1d. MUA at 9w 3d.
Medicated FET #2: June 2017 - cancelled...
Hysteroscopy #2: June 2017
Medicated FET #2: 8/7/2017 transferred 1 embryo 5BB. BFP. Ended in CP.
Medicated FET #3: 10/11/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFN
ERA: December 2017 - need an extra 12 hours of PIO
Medicated FET #4: 1/24/2018 transferred 1 embryo 4AA. BFN
Out of embryos.
IVF #2: 03/2018.
13 weeks 3 days/11/17/2018
How are you feeling?
Like crap! I have on and off nausea and vomiting. I was working the night shift last night and ended up vomiting all over myself on the car ride home. Someday I'll find this funny. Last night, not so much!\
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
I had an appt last week for a nuchal translucency US. All was perfect. I also got the results of my NIPT and found out that my little bean is genetically healthy and that I'm having a boy. We are thrilled.
Thoughts/Concerns?
I'm starting to think about when I have to tell people at work. Otherwise, I'm starting to relax a little bit and am starting to believe that this is actually happening. I bought my first baby item this past week.
Questions:
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
TW: I have three children that are 18, 18 and 16. I can't believe that I'm doing this all over again but am absolutely thrilled. We are going to reveal the gender to them all tomorrow and are hoping that they will be as excited as we are!
Multiple months of Clomid/Femara
End of March 2015: BFP with Femara! Saw heartbeat at 5.5 weeks. M/C at 11 weeks
Multiple more months of Femara
IUI #1 with Femara and Follistem 75 units: BFN
IUI #2 with Follistem 150 units: BFN
Dec 2015: 1st IVF. 10 eggs retrieved with 8 eggs fertilized. 5 day transfer of two embryos with 2 frozen embies. BFN
January 2016: FET #1 2 embryos: BFN
March 2016: 2nd IVF cycle. 4 eggs retrieved with 2 fertilized. Quick two day transfer of both embryos: BFN
April/May 2016 IVF #3. 11 eggs retrieved. 10 mature. 7 fertilized. 2 5AA blasts transferred 5/11/2016 BFN
September 2016 IVF #4: 17 follicles growing, premature ovulation through Cetrotide. Retrieval cancelled.
April 2017 IVF #5: 9 follicles growing, 6 eggs retrieved with 5 fertilized. Transfer of three blasts. BFN
June 2017: IVF #6: 2 follicles growing, 5 eggs retrieved with 5 fertilized. Transfer of 5 3-day embryos. Chemical pregnancy. BFN
Nov/Dec 2017: Donor egg cycle. 33 eggs retrieved, 26 mature. 26 fertilized.
Multiple months of Clomid/Femara
End of March 2015: BFP with Femara! Saw heartbeat at 5.5 weeks. M/C at 11 weeks
Multiple more months of Femara
IUI #1 with Femara and Follistem 75 units: BFN
IUI #2 with Follistem 150 units: BFN
Dec 2015: 1st IVF. 10 eggs retrieved with 8 eggs fertilized. 5 day transfer of two embryos with 2 frozen embies. BFN
January 2016: FET #1 2 embryos: BFN
March 2016: 2nd IVF cycle. 4 eggs retrieved with 2 fertilized. Quick two day transfer of both embryos: BFN
April/May 2016 IVF #3. 11 eggs retrieved. 10 mature. 7 fertilized. 2 5AA blasts transferred 5/11/2016 BFN
September 2016 IVF #4: 17 follicles growing, premature ovulation through Cetrotide. Retrieval cancelled.
April 2017 IVF #5: 9 follicles growing, 6 eggs retrieved with 5 fertilized. Transfer of three blasts. BFN
June 2017: IVF #6: 2 follicles growing, 5 eggs retrieved with 5 fertilized. Transfer of 5 3-day embryos. Chemical pregnancy. BFN
Nov/Dec 2017: Donor egg cycle. 33 eggs retrieved, 26 mature. 26 fertilized.
Guess I'm headed back to the IF Board as we figure out next steps. It will be 2 months before we can try again. We have one snowbaby left so we may try another retrieval before transfer.
Best wishes to you all as your pregnancy progresses.
TTC History in spoiler Instagram
Married Oct 2007
TTC Since Oct 2010 - MFI Diagnosis 2012 (Morphology 1% + High DNA Frag)
IUI x2 in 2012 - BFN
IVF #1 Feb 2018 - 9 Retrieved - 8 Mature - 5 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
FET#1 March 2018 - BFP - MMC May @ 10w4d
FET#2 July 2018 - BFN
IVF #2 Nov 2018 - 10 Retrieved - 10 Mature - 8 Fertilized - 2 Snowbabies - no testing
Hysteroscopy: 2013
IUI #1-2: 2013 BFN
Surgery 10/2015: Planned to start trying again but had a surgery. (Not related to fertility)
Surgery 5/2016: Planned to start trying again but had another surgery. (Not related to fertility)
IUI #3-5 (with Clomid): summer 2016 BFN
IVF #1: 11/2016. 30R; 21M; 20F; 8B (6 day5 & 2 day6); 4 normal after PGS
Medicated FET #1: 1/31/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFP. Embryo stopped growing at 6w 1d. MUA at 9w 3d.
Medicated FET #2: June 2017 - cancelled...
Hysteroscopy #2: June 2017
Medicated FET #2: 8/7/2017 transferred 1 embryo 5BB. BFP. Ended in CP.
Medicated FET #3: 10/11/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFN
ERA: December 2017 - need an extra 12 hours of PIO
Medicated FET #4: 1/24/2018 transferred 1 embryo 4AA. BFN
Out of embryos.
IVF #2: 03/2018.
Multiple months of Clomid/Femara
End of March 2015: BFP with Femara! Saw heartbeat at 5.5 weeks. M/C at 11 weeks
Multiple more months of Femara
IUI #1 with Femara and Follistem 75 units: BFN
IUI #2 with Follistem 150 units: BFN
Dec 2015: 1st IVF. 10 eggs retrieved with 8 eggs fertilized. 5 day transfer of two embryos with 2 frozen embies. BFN
January 2016: FET #1 2 embryos: BFN
March 2016: 2nd IVF cycle. 4 eggs retrieved with 2 fertilized. Quick two day transfer of both embryos: BFN
April/May 2016 IVF #3. 11 eggs retrieved. 10 mature. 7 fertilized. 2 5AA blasts transferred 5/11/2016 BFN
September 2016 IVF #4: 17 follicles growing, premature ovulation through Cetrotide. Retrieval cancelled.
April 2017 IVF #5: 9 follicles growing, 6 eggs retrieved with 5 fertilized. Transfer of three blasts. BFN
June 2017: IVF #6: 2 follicles growing, 5 eggs retrieved with 5 fertilized. Transfer of 5 3-day embryos. Chemical pregnancy. BFN
Nov/Dec 2017: Donor egg cycle. 33 eggs retrieved, 26 mature. 26 fertilized.
3 fur babies - Cali: 10, Lily: 8, Gus: 1
TTC: 2+ Years
Dx: Unexplained Infertility
IVF March 2018: BFP Twins due 11/27/2018
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
Exactly 12 weeks today. EDD 11/27/2018
How are you feeling?
Good. Just tired and hungry. I started spotting each morning for the last 3 mornings, but my Dr. thinks it's because I'm slightly dehydrated and because DH and I had sex on Saturday (which makes sense). I've been chugging water all day today.
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
I just had my 12 week appointment - which is my first appointment with my regular OB. The OBGYN that I have been going to since I was 18 doesn't do the OB/baby delivery side of things anymore, so I was referred to someone else in her practice. So far, I really like her. She used a doppler so we could hear the heartbeats for the first time (in the past we only saw the heartbeats flicker on the ultrasound screen). At first all we heard was swooshing (which she said was the sound of the babies moving trying to hide/get out of the way), but then after 2 minutes she found the actual heartbeats. I don't think I could get a doppler for home - I would be way too paranoid if I ever had trouble finding the heartbeats.
Thoughts/Concerns?
This is more me complaining - So I took the genetic screening blood test 2 weeks ago at my RE's office and they sent the blood off site to the testing center. It takes 2 weeks to get results back, so I was anxiously awaiting the results because we are also finding out gender in addition to the genetic chromosome disorders. Well I get my online results yesterday and it said "inconclusive" because there wasn't enough fetal DNA sample! So frustrating! I had a feeling this would happen because the nurse who took my blood that day was new and inexperienced and only filled one of the vials half way because she couldn't get enough blood out. She decided to send in the sample anyway, even though she knew it wasn't enough. Anyway... I went back to the RE this morning to take the blood test again and now I have to wait another 2 weeks for the results! I'm dying!!!
Questions: None
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
My grandfather's cousin was the mayor of munchkin town in the move the Wizard of Oz. Yes... shortness runs in our family
More to share: I visited my DH's family this past week and we announced to parents and siblings in person. My MIL was so excited, she immediately asked when she could share the news on Facebook. We aren't doing a social media announcement or anything (not our style), and I haven't told a good handful of people yet, so I told her to wait until the weekend. As soon as Saturday morning hit, she posted our news to the entire world. Luckily I told everyone I wanted to, but my DH didn't realize the repercussions of his mom's post, so his phone was getting blown up all day from his friends he forgot to tell. Too funny.
Also - my DH's brother and wife decided to also announce this weekend that they are pregnant with their second child (about 2 weeks behind me). They got pregnant with their first child 1 month after trying, had that baby via c-section in December 2017, and then got pregnant again as soon as she could this March 2018 (all done on purpose). After struggling for years with IF, it was kind of hard to be happy for them -- but I am -- it just sucks how quickly they can get pregnant.
3 fur babies - Cali: 10, Lily: 8, Gus: 1
TTC: 2+ Years
Dx: Unexplained Infertility
IVF March 2018: BFP Twins due 11/27/2018
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
I'm 10 weeks today!!! Due 12.12.18!
How are you feeling?
I had a week there where I was feeling really brutal but I'm doing much better than I was. I'm just really tired.
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
I had an appointment yesterday at my normal OB! It was my first one! Although, I have to say I was so spoiled at fertility doctor that it was a little overwhelming. Also, ultrasound techs at fertility doctors (at least at mine) are so skilled! I was not a fan of this tech, the ultrasound or the pictures.
Thoughts/Concerns?
I think I'm just going to be nervous and uneasy until I hold this baby in my arms. It's just scary ya know?
Questions:
Is everyone else also seeing a high risk doc at 24 weeks to check baby's heart? Apparently, ivf babies are more likely to have heart issues. I have another friend who has an IVF baby and she also had to do that. But, it's just one more thing to worry about ya know?
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
I have 3 dogs and 2 cats! They are my little babies!!
How far along are you? / EDD
8w5d / 12/21/2018
How are you feeling?
Really tired, bloated, and a touch nauseous (but am still keeping food down). The nausea just started this past weekend. Otherwise just a little anxious because our first *TW* loss milestone is still 3 weeks away.
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Yesterday graduated from RE and met the new OB. Next appointments (OB, NT scan, genetic counseling) will be 6/8.
Thoughts/Concerns?
I think @mamajudec2018 just gave me a new one
Questions:
None right now.
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
I’m a relatively new (got my certificate four years ago) private pilot (but haven’t flown in years because engagement, wedding planning, pregnant, *TW* not pregnant, then infertility...). I’m also a fraternal twin (have a brother).
Married 6/18/16 (Me 42, DH 44), TTC #2
***TW***
As of 12/2016: AMH 1.42, FSH 6.1, AFC ~10
Self-benched Nov-Dec 2016 for
IVF #1 Jan-Feb 2017 (OCP, testosterone primed antagonist w/HGH - ER 2/2/17 - 12R, 7M ICSI'd, 3F, 0B)
IVF #2 Mar-Apr 2017 (testosterone primed agonist/luteal lupron w/HGH - ER 4/8/17 - 10R, 8M, 8F, 5B, 1 PGS normal)
IVF #3 May-Jun 2017 (testosterone primed agonist/luteal lupron w/HGH - ER 6/4/17 - 14R, 5F, 3B, 0 normal)
**New RE**
IVF #4 Sept 2017 (natural start microdose lupron flare w/HGH - ER 9/28/17 - 33R, 18F, 10B, 4 PGS normals!)
FET #1 (medicated) of one PGS normal 4AA XX 11/2/17 - Beta #1 11/11/17 (153), Beta #2 11/13/17 (324), mc at 5w1d on 11/19/17
IVF #5 Dec 2017 - Insemination of 9 frozen eggs from 2012 (8F, 1B, 0 normal)
Jan 2018 - Natural cycle ERA (normal/receptive) & stimming for
IVF #6 Jan-Feb 2018 (natural start microdose lupron flare w/HGH - ER 2/3/18 - 17R, 6M, 4F, 0 blasts)
IVF #7 Feb 2018 (natural start microdose lupron flare w/HGH - ER 2/26/18 - 19R, 9M, 9F, 4B, 2 PGS normals)
FET #2 Apr 2018 (natural cycle w/o trigger, w/P4 support) of one PGS normal 4AA- XX 4/5/18 - Beta #1 4/14/18 (67), Beta #2 4/16/18 (231)
Rainbow baby girl born 12/16/2018 (via c-section, induced at 39 weeks)
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TFAS!
FET #3 Dec 2019 (natural cycle w/o trigger, w/P4 support) of one PGS normal 3BB XY 12/16/19 - Beta #1 12/24/19 (139), Beta #2 12/27/19 (482)
Married 6/18/16 (Me 42, DH 44), TTC #2
***TW***
As of 12/2016: AMH 1.42, FSH 6.1, AFC ~10
Self-benched Nov-Dec 2016 for
IVF #1 Jan-Feb 2017 (OCP, testosterone primed antagonist w/HGH - ER 2/2/17 - 12R, 7M ICSI'd, 3F, 0B)
IVF #2 Mar-Apr 2017 (testosterone primed agonist/luteal lupron w/HGH - ER 4/8/17 - 10R, 8M, 8F, 5B, 1 PGS normal)
IVF #3 May-Jun 2017 (testosterone primed agonist/luteal lupron w/HGH - ER 6/4/17 - 14R, 5F, 3B, 0 normal)
**New RE**
IVF #4 Sept 2017 (natural start microdose lupron flare w/HGH - ER 9/28/17 - 33R, 18F, 10B, 4 PGS normals!)
FET #1 (medicated) of one PGS normal 4AA XX 11/2/17 - Beta #1 11/11/17 (153), Beta #2 11/13/17 (324), mc at 5w1d on 11/19/17
IVF #5 Dec 2017 - Insemination of 9 frozen eggs from 2012 (8F, 1B, 0 normal)
Jan 2018 - Natural cycle ERA (normal/receptive) & stimming for
IVF #6 Jan-Feb 2018 (natural start microdose lupron flare w/HGH - ER 2/3/18 - 17R, 6M, 4F, 0 blasts)
IVF #7 Feb 2018 (natural start microdose lupron flare w/HGH - ER 2/26/18 - 19R, 9M, 9F, 4B, 2 PGS normals)
FET #2 Apr 2018 (natural cycle w/o trigger, w/P4 support) of one PGS normal 4AA- XX 4/5/18 - Beta #1 4/14/18 (67), Beta #2 4/16/18 (231)
Rainbow baby girl born 12/16/2018 (via c-section, induced at 39 weeks)
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TFAS!
FET #3 Dec 2019 (natural cycle w/o trigger, w/P4 support) of one PGS normal 3BB XY 12/16/19 - Beta #1 12/24/19 (139), Beta #2 12/27/19 (482)
I had my genetic counselor appt today and ended up doing one of the blood tests. Unfortunately, I won't be able to do the one that also checks the gender as I initially had two sacs. So the DNA from the other sac might still be in my blood... but that's ok. I can wait longer
Then, because of my age I also did the glucose test today... and it came back as GD... which is a total shock for me... I'm a petite woman.. I did gain a lot during the IVF (I gained about 10% of my weight).. Not sure if I'm diabetic because of IVF weight prior to getting pregnant or from the pregnancy. But now they want me take a class with dietitian and in that class they will teach us how to test our blood sugar. I will get the blood sugar test device and will have to test 4 times a day!!! Which means I'll have to do it at my desk at work. And I work in an open space... I can do an injection in the bathroom, but I know these devices, you need a desk... So I'm thinking to tell the guys at work that I have diabetes... Hopefully, they won't think of GD....Ahh.... I really didn't need any more complications!!!
Hysteroscopy: 2013
IUI #1-2: 2013 BFN
Surgery 10/2015: Planned to start trying again but had a surgery. (Not related to fertility)
Surgery 5/2016: Planned to start trying again but had another surgery. (Not related to fertility)
IUI #3-5 (with Clomid): summer 2016 BFN
IVF #1: 11/2016. 30R; 21M; 20F; 8B (6 day5 & 2 day6); 4 normal after PGS
Medicated FET #1: 1/31/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFP. Embryo stopped growing at 6w 1d. MUA at 9w 3d.
Medicated FET #2: June 2017 - cancelled...
Hysteroscopy #2: June 2017
Medicated FET #2: 8/7/2017 transferred 1 embryo 5BB. BFP. Ended in CP.
Medicated FET #3: 10/11/2017 transferred 1 embryo 3AA. BFN
ERA: December 2017 - need an extra 12 hours of PIO
Medicated FET #4: 1/24/2018 transferred 1 embryo 4AA. BFN
Out of embryos.
IVF #2: 03/2018.
I am declining all the tests except the anatomy scan and my high risk doctor was ok with that. I should note that I am seeing the high risk doctor for another reason (related to acute kidney issue). Also, we did PGS testing so I really dont want to do any additional testing.
Question to all: how much water are you drinking? I think I drink about 64 ounces each day but I feel like I shoudl be drinking more.
@mamajudec2018 I'm sorry you didn't like your US tech. I had the same experience when I moved from the RE office to the OB. My tech was not overly friendly, and all-in-all my 1st scan with them took about 3 minutes. In and out. It was completely different than my RE experience! (And my pic was bad too...) I haven't heard anything about seeing a high-risk Dr for the heart b/c of IVF. I will talk w/my OB though, just in case.
@artemis618 Congrats on graduating from your RE!! Such a big step! And that's so cool that you're a pilot!
@prudence9-2 Oh no! I'm sorry you have GD. I've never heard of them running the test so early, but I guess it's better that they found out now? That's such a pain that you have to go through blood sugar testing at work. I have to admit that it's one of my biggest concerns about pregnancy is ending up with GD as well. I'm already on metformin for PCOS, so I hope that helps regulate everything.
Started IF Feb. 2014
PCOS & MFI (low sperm count and motility)
3 Femara cycles w/natural intercourse over summer 2014, BFN
1 Clomid cycle w/natural intercourse Nov. 2014, BFN
IUI March 2015, BFN
IUI June 2015, BFN
IUI Oct. 2015, BFN
IVF Oct. 2016, fresh transfer, 2 day-3 embryos, BFN; nothing to freeze
IVF Nov. 2017, fresh transfer, 2 day-5 blasts, BFP; ectopic; 1 blast frozen
FET March 2018, 1 day-5 blast, BFP!
14 weeks today! November 15
This is my last 1st trimester check-in
How are you feeling?
Ehhhhh. I was getting better but honestly I am still struggling with occasional morning sickness and nausea. I can't eat much or drink much. I have zero energy. And I am grumpy. I actually reached out to my OB today because I just haven't felt like myself. He's putting me in touch with a social working to talk about whats been going on with me. Has anyone else experienced this?
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Yes, I see my OB next Tuesday.
Thoughts/Concerns?
Just worried that my diet / stress level is going to hurt the baby. I am glad I reached out for help. Hopefully I can get back on track.
Questions:
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
Hmm. Let's see. I love donuts. My family is from Portugal. And I run my own children's clothing brand
Ok, I have another question girls. My husband is freaking out that we are weaning off of PIO shots and stopping next week at 11 weeks. My RE doesnt test progesterone levels after 10 weeks and my hubby is concerned if it goes down and nobody notices it until late. for those of you who have already stopped progesterone did you see a big fluctuations after stopping it?
also I stopped PIO at 10 weeks and never got checked again... assuming it's fine otherwise my RE wouldn't have stopped it so soon
Anyway here's my info.
How far along are you? / EDD
5 Weeks. EDD 1-18-19
How are you feeling?
Bloated, thirsty, excited and anxious!
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
Our RE is doing our first ultrasound on 5-30-18. This will be our first ultrasound for the pregnancy after our two betas: 232 at 17 DPO and 850 at 19 DPO.
Thoughts/Concerns?
Last time we were pregnant we were monitored every two days because of abnormally rising HCGs. This ended in a MC and D&C. This time our numbers have been really good but I am sooo gosh darn paranoid that something is going to happen this time. You ever feel like pregnancy after IF is just 'too good to be true' and something is bound to happen because you're more than used to disappointment? Half the time I am overjoyed and the other half I am worried.
Questions:
What's your advice on remaining cautiously optimistic and when does that go away? I'm guessing after the first trimester?
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
I am an avid romance novel reader!
Diagnosis: Me: Unexplained. Him: 1% morphology pre-washed.
IUI - CANCELLED Jan IUI - 100 mg Clomid Days 3-7. Cancelled after Estrace stunted follicle growth. BFN
IUI #1 - Feb/March, 2017 IUI - IUI+7 days Clomid+HCG trigger shot. March 1st IUI. 3/15 BFN
IUI # 2 - August, 2017 IUI - 7 days Clomid + HCG trigger shot. IUI on August 12. 8/26 BFN
*TW* November 1st, BFP. Ended in MC @ 6 w 3 days. 11/20/17. **Natural Cycle with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs.
IUI #3 Feb 24 2018, IUI + 7 days Clomid + HCG Trigger Shot. Feb 24 IUI. 3/12 BFN
*TW* 5/10/18 BFP/MC. Natural Cycle. 1st Beta 232, 2nd 850. No Fetal pole seen on U/S, 5/30/18. Medicated MC on 6/23.
IVF #1, Stims begin on August 17th. ER, 8/28/18. 32 Eggs Retrieved, 18 mature, 18 Fertilized. 12 Day 5. 6 Blasts Tested Normal with CCS.
FET 1, 11/6/19. 1 Embryo Transferred. NEG BETA 11/15
FET 2, 1/29. 1 Embryo to Transfer. +HPT 2/5. Beta 2/7 = 137, 2nd HCG = 317. MC at 6w4d. No fetal pole seen on U/S
@ChristenMA83, i am so terribly sorry for your loss. All my thoughts, prayers snd strength goes out to you.
Diagnosis: Me: Unexplained. Him: 1% morphology pre-washed.
IUI - CANCELLED Jan IUI - 100 mg Clomid Days 3-7. Cancelled after Estrace stunted follicle growth. BFN
IUI #1 - Feb/March, 2017 IUI - IUI+7 days Clomid+HCG trigger shot. March 1st IUI. 3/15 BFN
IUI # 2 - August, 2017 IUI - 7 days Clomid + HCG trigger shot. IUI on August 12. 8/26 BFN
*TW* November 1st, BFP. Ended in MC @ 6 w 3 days. 11/20/17. **Natural Cycle with Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs.
IUI #3 Feb 24 2018, IUI + 7 days Clomid + HCG Trigger Shot. Feb 24 IUI. 3/12 BFN
*TW* 5/10/18 BFP/MC. Natural Cycle. 1st Beta 232, 2nd 850. No Fetal pole seen on U/S, 5/30/18. Medicated MC on 6/23.
IVF #1, Stims begin on August 17th. ER, 8/28/18. 32 Eggs Retrieved, 18 mature, 18 Fertilized. 12 Day 5. 6 Blasts Tested Normal with CCS.
FET 1, 11/6/19. 1 Embryo Transferred. NEG BETA 11/15
FET 2, 1/29. 1 Embryo to Transfer. +HPT 2/5. Beta 2/7 = 137, 2nd HCG = 317. MC at 6w4d. No fetal pole seen on U/S
12w 3d Edd-11/28/18
How are you feeling?
Still exhausted with nausea, sore breasts and food aversions
Any recent/upcoming appointments?
I had a boutique ultrasound on Thursday- all looked good with HB of 161. NT ultrasound is on Monday.
Thoughts/Concerns?
We are announcing to friends and family today. I am planning to announce to work tomorrow. Just nervous. Nervous also about the NT ultrasound but excited to see baby again!
Questions:
Anyone else get nervous before every ultrasound?
GTKY: Share something random and fun about yourself that you haven't shared on the board yet!
I sleep with socks on 365 days a year!