Mommies to be:
@lablover78 EDD 9/1 BOY!
@hottietoddie EDD 9/5 BOY!
@BusinessWife EDD 9/9 GREEN!
@sarzee2 EDD 9/10 GREEN!
@adirat EDD 9/15 BOY!
@marimarii 9/30 GIRL!
@chicandbubbly 10/01 GIRL!
@halfanewt 10/3 GREEN!
@Klyn7 10/6 GREEN!
@dragonfly6191 10/14 B/G TWINS!!!
@wildrainbow 11/11 BOY!
@mechelita44 11/15 GREEN!
@radmom27 11/16 BOY!
@eabrahamson 11/28 BOY!
@mag1cbeli3ver 12/1 finding out!
@prudence9-2 12/6
@Ilky 12/12
Please, also let me know if I can add any updates to the list, and include your EDD if it's your first time posting here! ❤❤❤
Re: 2nd Trimester Check-in w/o June 11th
How far along? 23+5
Appts this coming week? Nope
How're you feeling this week? Got food poisoning Saturday night, which sucked. Feeling better now, though.
Rants/Raves: Finally getting the cold icecream kicks! This little one also seems to like strawberries. Good taste, kiddo.
GTKY: Favorite summertime desserts?
Strawberry shortcake, hands down. Plus I can sometimes justify it as healthy
Appts this coming week? Thursday is MFM
How're you feeling this week? So tired. And sore
Rants/Raves: Had a scare today. I started cramping pretty bad and it didn't go away with any of the usual tricks. Called my dr and they had me come in for an u/s. I was a mess. My stomach felt like I did a zillion crunches. All looked good with baby boy, which was such a relief. My cervix looks good as does my placenta. I dont think ive ever been so relieved. Now, I just feel like I wotked out super hard at the gym. My abs, my pelvis, all of it hurts. They didn't really have an explanation for all cramping. Either, scar tissue from my c section moving, or just weird round ligament pain. Who knows, but I hope I never deal with it again. Sent me to a dark place when I had preterm labor with ds.
GTKY: Favorite summertime desserts? My daddy's homemade ice cream. It brings back sweet memories of my childhood when we would make it for dinner to celebrate getting out school.
Appts this coming week? Yes, finally. I'll have one on Wednesday. Nothing special, just talking to the OB apparently.
How're you feeling this week? I feel good still. I am starting to feel pretty big though, which worries me since I still have 17 weeks to go. Ohhh my. The school year is finally over (I'm a teacher), and I have the time now to learn how to raise a child. Ohhh my.
Rants/Raves: I just started reading "Bringing up Bebe", and so far I love it. It's about an American journalist who is raising her children in Paris. She noticed that French children generally sleep nights earlier on, eat a wider variety of foods, and have an easier time waiting for things. We'll see if it ends up being useful.
I also missed last week's thread, and I wanted to give a shout out to an IVF podcast that I really enjoy. It's called Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure. It's entertaining even to people not doing IVF (or beyond it ).
GTKY: Favorite summertime desserts? Ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt...
3 IVF retrievals.
PGS and PGD results from 9 embryos: 1 genetically normal embryo.
April 2017 transfer. BFP! M/C 11 weeks.
Donor embryo program: January 2018 transfer. BFP, EDD 10/6/18
3 IVF retrievals.
PGS and PGD results from 9 embryos: 1 genetically normal embryo.
April 2017 transfer. BFP! M/C 11 weeks.
Donor embryo program: January 2018 transfer. BFP, EDD 10/6/18
@halfanewt thanks for starting the thread this week! ;) so sorry about the food poisoning tho! That does not sound like fun :s
How far along? 27+1
Appts this coming week? Not til next Tuesday's GD test.
How're you feeling this week? Okay, but carpal tunnel isn't exactly going away. I might get a second soft, compression style sleeve to wear at work, too, in addition to the night brace. Hopefully my new work shoes will help keep the plantar fasciitis from getting much worse.
Very much relieved and incredibly grateful to see many of our bigger registry items reserved practically overnight. I was just sobbing on the carride home last night, I was so touched and a bit emotional after all we went through to get here.
I also passed yet another at-home informal GD test, so I feel much more confident about going into my next apt. Just have to be sure to have cleaner suppers this whole week, not go too crazy over the weekend etc. So fx the scale is my friend that morning, too.
Rants/Raves: Rave! In addition to my handmade toppoccino(s) from MIL and nursery rocker from SIL, looks like the lovely little bird lamp and cute, burlapish CD caddy for the changing area are spoken for, as well as the travel system (purchased this weekend at 20% with free shipping, as a gift from my mom), pack 'n play, and high chair are all taken care of! (And I was even on the fence about the high chair bc it was definitely pricey, but a family member already got it, so I guess that settles that! Lol) Really the only other bigger item left is the crib! We we will be taking care of our own new bedframe (which DH will be attaching the mini crib to start out anyway), and any other dressers/ armoires/ storage solutions etc. But between the chair accessories I can really start to see it coming together!
Our Hypno class series starts later this month, followed by our first prenatal visit with the doula (in our home), so in a way, it's good to have that deadline to have the house more or less pulled together before she comes by.
Rant! LSS, we accidentally found out the sex on the patient portal, but we are still staying team green to our families. As happy as we are, I am pretty disappointed about having that delivery room moment taken from us, and now the wrench it sort of throws in things. DH thinks it's silly not to tell our moms, now that we know, but I just really want to pretend like nothing happened and let them find out when the baby gets here, like we always planned. The mw I spoke with was very apologetic and said it would be brought up at the next staff meeting so it doesn't have to happen to someone else, so in a way, I'm looking forward to meeting this last one now, bc at least she was nice about it.
GTKY: I am a sucker for fresh watermelon and gelati!
*wording / typo
@halfanewt do you know what you got it from? Glad you’re feeling better!
@wildrainbow that’s scary. Glad it wasn’t an issue!
How far along?
14w 4d / Dec 6
Appts this coming week?
nothing this week
How're you feeling this week?
I am feeling ok. But the GD is kicking my butt. (I was diagnosed with GD at 10w 6d). For now we treat it with food and exercise. But I have a feeling they’ll give me insulin before bedtime as my after fast numbers are higher than what they want.
Rants/Raves:
All GD related. Regarding the foods I can’t have (pizza, pasta, sweets, etc) and the fact that I have to exercise after every single meal. Otherwise my numbers are very high.
GTKY: Favorite summertime desserts?
I’m gonna skip this one as I can’t have ANY sweets right now. So don’t want to think about my faves
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.
@Klyn7 I have heard of matt and doree's show, but I never listened to it! I might have to check that out for a good laugh ;)
No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
sorry you found out about the sex that way. That really sucks!!!
And wow! Next week you’re moving to the third trimester!!!
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.
@prudence9-2 welcome and congrats!!
@Klyn7 done for summer already? Lucky! I have another 1.5 weeks. Sounds like we have similar summer plans, though
@wildrainbow glad it ended up being okay! Here’s hoping it was a one time thing!
Of course H just gets this look on his face like, ugh, you have to rub it in? We get it, you don't have diabetes. Lol poor guy. But yeah, gives me a little piece of mind since my midwives seem to have given me a complex, apparently. :/
*comma
@BusinessWife I wish I had 102 after eating and how I want waffles right now
when is your official GD test?
I got into the habit of setting an alarm for 60 min from the beginning of meals. Otherwise I totally lose track of time
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.
How far along? 22 + 3 (measuring 27ish with twins)
Appts this coming week? “Repeat” anatomy scan today since my 1st one apparently wasn’t done completely.
How're you feeling this week? Physically pretty good, but mentally kind of rough. I’m really struggling with boredom/mild depression. This pregnancy has given me so much anxiety and all of my normal stress relief/things that make me happy options aren’t options anymore like running, strenuous excercise, alcohol, etc. I feel like I’m just walking on eggshells and trying to get through these last few months. Trying to decide if it’s just mainly boredom and missing my “old ways” or if it’s something I need to bring up to my doc.
Rants/Raves: My shower was originally scheduled for when I’d be around 26 weeks, but one of my friends throwing it decided to plan a trip that weeeknd instead so it had to be moved 3 more weeks out. Waiting until 29 weeks with twins scares me a little! Hopefully it’ll be fine, but I’m already so worried about preterm this just adds to it . Trying to just be thankful that someone is throwing one and remember that if worst comes to worst, we can always do something once the babies come home if absolutely necessary.
GTKY: Favorite summertime desserts? I’m really not a big ice cream person, have to be in the right mood! But popsicles are a big win and mostly summer fruit! I swear I’ve eaten 2 pineapples a week the past month!
1st cycle of IVF started April 9, 2017. ER- 15R, 7M, 5F, 4 frozen, 1 transferred. BFN
May 2017- Hysteroscopy
June-August 2017- 2nd attempt via FET. 2 Embryos transferred on 08/10/17. BFP, but ended in a chemical.
November 2017- Hysteroscopy
January 2018- 3rd attempt via FET. 2 Embryos transferred on 01/25/18. BOLD BFP on a HPT on 1/31, Beta # 1 on 2/5= 721. Beta # 2 on 2/7- 1903. 6wk+3 day scan revealed twins!
I'm blogging about it here
@BusinessWife What a disappointment re: the gender! That sucks! I agree with still keeping it a secret...at least then it's still private just to you guys.
@wildrainbow The cramping experience sounds really scary, I'm glad everything was okay and you were able to get an ultrasound right away!
AFM, 27+1, no appointments this week, but next week I have my 1 hour glucose test/regular OB appointment and my 28 week ultrasound. AND my little brother is coming to visit from California for his pre-deployment leave (he's a marine and gets deployed in July for 9 months).
Rave: I bit the bullet and decided to have a small, friends-only, no-registry, no-gifts, pre-baby celebration. It will be at a brewery here in Brooklyn and catered by my favorite old-school Italian deli. I ordered invitations a few days ago and I'm really excited for them to arrive!
Rant: I was up from 3 AM to 5 AM this morning having horrible anxiety about what post-birth is going to be like. Both with trying to keep a baby alive, but also the bleeding, leaking, stitches, inability to go to the bathroom (TMI, but how do you wipe after a poop without tugging on the stitches?!), not sleeping, trying to figure out how to BF or pump. I woke my husband up because I was crying and he comforted me, but I can sense this will be a running theme keeping me up at night for the next 3 months.
GTKY: I love ice cream in the summer. Not only eating it, but the whole ritual of getting it, taking a walk, watching the sunset, etc.
Together Since 5/07, Married 5/13
TTC Since 8/15
3 Cycles Clomid/Ovidrel/TI-11/16, 12/16, 1/17-All Failed
Switched RE's 1/17
4 IUIs-2/17 through 6/17-All Failed
ER-8/30/17-25 Eggs Retrieved=7 PGS Normal Embyros
FET#1 of 1 Embryo-10/3/17-Chemical
FET#2 of 2 Embryos-11/16/17-Failed
FET#3 of 1 Embryo-12/22/17-BFP!
Carter Wright arrived 9/5/18
@sarzee2 2 I know it seems overwhelming and crazy, but you will be fine when baby gets here. I remember freaking out over all of this as well with ds, but it went away when he was born. Something clicks when you have that babe in your arms. You and babe will figure each other out and while there is a learning curve, you are both doing it together. Everything I thought I knew about babies, bf, etc. was never used. I thought I was going to super prepared because my background is in early childhood development, specializing in newborn to age 5, and nope, it didn't. Your baby will teach you, and you will teach your baby. Y'all will stumble through for a bit, but then everything clicks and it's all second nature. I know it's easier said than done, but try not to stress about it. I promise it will work out and you will rock the parenting thing like a pro in no time.
How far along? 13w6d EDD:12/12
Appts this coming week? None until July 2nd
How're you feeling this week? Overall not too bad
Rants/Raves: I found out I have placenta previa but as some of you shared, it usually moves up for most women. So, I am hoping for that. I had a 2" fibroid growing on the outer wall of the uterus and now it grew to 3". I can feel it with even a light touch. Its the size of a big grapefruit and right next to my baby. I'm concerned it will cause issues, crowd the space, take away nutrition from my baby, etc. I hate that thing. I also have occasional cramps and brown spotting. Not sure what is causing but could be either the irritation of the cervix or the fibroid.
GTKY: Favorite summertime desserts? I used to be no sugar no carb girl but nowadays I like to eat a bit of homemade jam, pudding or some small bite of something sweet. Of course if I can find non-dairy gelato or ice cream I'm all for it
What does HDBD stand for?
@prudence9-2 Official GD test is in a week! Will try to have lower carb suppers between now and then, so at least maybe the scale will be my friend... :# that is a great idea, setting your timer! I absolutely did that for my meds, when we were still doing those, too.
Thank you!
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!
15 weeks 3 days!
Appts this coming week?
Nothing til our anatomy scan on July 3rd! We did just have a check-in w/the OB last week that lasted about 15 minutes. Listened to baby bean's HB and all seems well!
How're you feeling this week?
Feeling good. Had to change my chair at work b/c it was just so uncomfortable to sit in! Luckily there was an extra one in the conference room that is much better!
Rants/Raves:
Finally bought a bellaband over the weekend. Wish I had bought one sooner! My regular pants/shorts would still button, but they were so uncomfortable cutting across my stomach. It's been much better with the band!
GTKY: Favorite summertime desserts?
Blueberry crisp! I love making it and serving with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream! So yummy and so easy to make. Now, I want some!
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!
@BusinessWife Oh no! I'm so sorry you found out that way! I think it's awesome you're still being team green for everyone else.
@prudence9-2 and @Ilky Glad to see you both on the 2nd tri board!
@Dragonfly6191 +1 to popsicles and fruit! Fresh fruit has tasted so delicious to me lately! I like apples, but I'm not usually that into them. For the past few weeks, I really look forward to having my granny smith every day (and sometimes twice in a day)!!
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!
@BusinessWife I'm so upset for you that your surprise was ruined. Our ultrasound tech lingered and ask if we wanted to know the sex and I'm like 99% sure I saw and know but at least I don't for sure know. I was and quite honestly still am really really upset at the loss of that moment but I guess its a life reminder that we aren't in control. Sorry you have to navigate the tell vs. not tell landscape it definitely is complicated. I always feel like I'm lying a little bit when I say I don't know. I'm glad the baby and you are doing well thought (hugs)
TTC History in Spoiler ***Trigger Warning*** Losses/Child Mentioned
2016
* April IUI#1 - BFN
* June IUI#2 - BFN
* July IUI#3 - CP
* Sept IVF#1 - 4 Retrieved & Mature, 4 Blasts. Fresh Transfer 1 - CP
* November FET #1 - Transferred 1 Blast - CP
2017 Switched REs - Recurrent loss testing for me - all normal, remaining 2 frosties sent for PGS - both abnormal
* April/May IVF#2: 9 retrieved, 8 mature, 7 fertilized, 7 blasts! Sent for testing - 2PGS Normals (0 remaining)
* November IVF #3 12R, 8M, 6F, 4 blasts! - All 4 PGS normal!
* November FET# 2 (Transfer a PGS normal from IVF#2) - BFP!!!
2018 DD born 8/20/18
2019 5PGS frosties ( 4 remaining)
* September FET#3 (1PGS normal) - Beta#1: 139.7 Beta#2: 322.6
AFM... i just got the call, they are putting me on nighttime insulin. The nurse asked me if I can come this week so she can show me how to inject. So I told her no need. I’ve done IVF. I know how to inject but I will go see her on Tuesday next week after my NP appt to make sure everything is ok with how I do it
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.
How far along? 24 weeks, two days
Appts this coming week? Nope! I’m in AZ for the week on vacation!
How're you feeling this week? Feeling good!!! Last Friday I had really scary Braxton Hicks that lasted for hours and weren’t stopping but thankfully haven’t any issues with it since that one day.
Rants/Raves: Enjoying relaxing in the pool and actually getting to read a bunch of books! Not so much enjoying that it’s 110 degrees out but it’s been fine and we are keeping cool!
GTKY: Fav summer dessert- I love all desserts I’ve got a huge sweet tooth. Smores for sure!
@BusinessWife so sorry your surprise was ruined!!
@prudence9-2 @Ilky @mag1cbeli3ver welcome! You should be all added, but if you want me to update anything else, let me know!
@2MomsHoping thanks. :/ I remember when that happened to you, too. And I remember thinking the same thing at my AS, too! maaaybe? Did I see something? Or at the fetal echo, something the tech said made us think maybe she accidentally was dropping a hint, but we didn't want to assume. But it was actually painful to see in black and white. Like I was dizzy, I had to go back and see it again two days later just to make sure that i hadn't in fact been seeing things! Lol Newp. It said what i thought it said.
So, yay! And I'm glad DH is happy, too, I'm just a little bummed too he's not more on board with acting like it didn't happen, like seriously? I mean of course he will respect my choice, but he's still throwing it out there, like maybe there's a cute way to reveal to the girls at the shower or... idk. Ugh. I just don't want to go there. I never wanted to go there. This one. Thing. I wanted to be old-fashioned, to be primal. How many thousands of years did women carry their babies in their wombs not knowing the sex, did their family and friends tease them with old wives tales and guesses... like now i feel like i miss out on this really fundamental aspect of the most ancient of human experiences - pregnancy, labour and delivery - <i>Surprise</i>! You know??? I don't want to cry again. But I know you get it.
But uh... at least I get to console myself with a secret stash of adorable gendered clothing now? Sort of. :/ Not that I can go crazy running out buying a bunch of clothes either, cos that was sorta part of the point, too, is having a solid stash of tiny clothes for any future children, too.... idk.
I'm glad for you though, that you still have that 1% shred of uncertainty tho, still. Bc you never know... ;)
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Let's see 'em! ❤❤❤
As for me, I have been doing as much walking as I can outside ( I tend to contract pretty bad though) as well as some mild pregnancy workout videos. It's just not really taking the edge off the way I'm used to - I was running 35+ miles a week plus several days of high impact strength training so I'm just used to way more endorphins I guess!
@chicandbubbly I've been dealing with BH too. Did anything bring yours on specifically? Mine had been mild and on and off since about 17 weeks, but last week I got hit REALLY hard with them one day just doing minimal walking. It was super scary but no major incidents since!
1st cycle of IVF started April 9, 2017. ER- 15R, 7M, 5F, 4 frozen, 1 transferred. BFN
May 2017- Hysteroscopy
June-August 2017- 2nd attempt via FET. 2 Embryos transferred on 08/10/17. BFP, but ended in a chemical.
November 2017- Hysteroscopy
January 2018- 3rd attempt via FET. 2 Embryos transferred on 01/25/18. BOLD BFP on a HPT on 1/31, Beta # 1 on 2/5= 721. Beta # 2 on 2/7- 1903. 6wk+3 day scan revealed twins!
I'm blogging about it here