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.
How far along? EDD?
How is everyone feeling this week?
Any upcoming appointments?
GTKY: Are you completely done with all the baby prep?
Don't forget about HDBD or PIP your nursery!
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
Please let us know if you need to be added to the list below: @BusinessWife EDD 9/9 team green @adirat EDD 9/15 with a little boy @chicandbubbly EDD 10/1 with a little girl @halfanewt EDD 10/3 team green @klyn7 EDD 10/6/18 team green @Dragonfly6191 EDD 10/12 b/g twins! @wildrainbow EDD 11/11 Eviction Date 10/22 for this little boy! @mag1cbeli3ver EDD12/1 with a little boy! @Joslynj11 EDD12/1 B/G Twins!
How are you feeling this week? I am sick again. I ended up in L&D last night to check on my breathing because I couldn't get a full breath. Luckily, all came back ok. I have another UTI and I'm a little nervous about it since I think I will end up back in the hospital for IV meds. I'm just over it. Every two weeks I get a UTI and my last one the dr said rocephin was my last shot to keep out of the hospital.
Appointments? I start my twice weekly NSTs and BPPs this week. Appts Tuesday and Thursday.
GTKY: I'm not anywhere near done. Considering that I'm delivering at most 4 weeks out, I really need to get on it.
How far along? EDD? 29 weeks 2 days - EDD December 1st!! That's 2 months and 2 weeks away...
How is everyone feeling this week? Feeling decent but definitely getting worn down a lot easier. And I'm sure the insomnia isn't helping with that. Actually had a solid 5-hour stretch of sleeping last night, though, which was amazing!
Any upcoming appointments? Had a regular OB check-up on Friday and everything looked good! Baby was measuring about 2 weeks ahead according to fundal height, but I know that isn't all that accurate, so I'm not concerned. Next OB check-up is next Thursday.
GTKY: Are you completely done with all the baby prep? Haha! Nope! I'm actually way ahead of the game (I think). Our nursery has been 90% set-up for the past month or two (pics in spoiler) b/c I wanted it done before the semester started. We have the essentials in place - a crib, a car seat, a stroller, and lots of diapers and wipes! I still need to order my breast pump and get all the stuff that goes with breast feeding, and I figure I'll wash all the clothes we've received after the shower. There are still little things to do and to get, but I'm not really worried about it. I still have over a month until my shower and I'm hoping that will round-out most of what we don't already have.
Our theme is (very loosely) The Lion King. Mostly going with the yellow, green and brown Savannah colors.
More has been done since these pics, too. We have the crib mattress in, and a rug. And his initial letters are up on the wall. But this is basically what it looks like!
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!
@wildrainbow So sorry you have to keep dealing with the uti's and such. Did this happen with your 1st pregnancy as well? Hoping you can keep everything at bay! Are you stuck in the hospital, or do you still get to be at home?
@BusinessWife Hope you got good news at your check-up this morning and they didn't pressure you into an induction. Can't wait to hear updates on your progress and baby's progress!
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!
Feeling good. But having really tough time with GD. I had it from very early on (before 11 weeks) and in the last few weeks it’s getting worse and worse. I’m on 4 shots a day. But we keep upping the dosage.
Any upcoming appointments?
I had a growth scan on Friday. Baby is measuring 4 days ahead.
GTKY: Are you completely done with all the baby prep?
Oh... I haven’t really done anything! I will probably only get a stroller and a car seat before delivery.
TTC history in spoiler box:
Me: 42, single 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.
Thanks @halfanewt @mag1cbeli3ver Today's apt went seriously, as well as we could hope for. LSS, we have a soft plan to come in Wednesday night to try the cervadil if things have not kicked into gear by then - which hopefully they will have! Still 4cm, more than 50% effaced, so I think, and the MW admitted, she thinks I'm very close!!!
Also, I think @adirat @chicandbubbly and @Dragonfly6191, if I'm not mistaken, have all welcomed their babies!!! I can hardly believe it!
@prudence9-2 yay!!!!! Getting so much closer. Excited for you.
TTC 4 years. 7 failed IUI's with either Clomid, Femara and/or Trigger Shots. Started IVF journey in February 2017. Polyps removed in May. 1st IVF Transfer September 26th. BFP. Expected due date 6/14/18. Baby boy born 5/25/18 at 6 lb 9 oz. My bundle of joy.
@BusinessWife sounds close to me! Hope the little one decides to make an entrance before Wednesday night!
@mag1cbeli3ver look at you go! We need to up our nursery game. Everything is now washed, but sitting in a giant pile. Oops.
@wildrainbow sorry you’re sick again keep us posted on your T/Th appointments...
as for me:
How far along? EDD? 37+5, 10/3
How is everyone feeling this week? Did a 10k yesterday (with cake and donuts at the aid stations, so not at all formal) and walked a lot of it. Pelvis is def sore today. Oops.
Any upcoming appointments? MW tomorrow, Massage Friday!
GTKY: Are you completely done with all the baby prep? Haha, nope. Still need to figure out the cloth diaper thing and set up the changing table and and and... I see a busy weekend in my future!
I will say, the best thing about going long here, is I have had all the time to diaper prep. All my aios are good, (including some that needed several washes to prep), and I'm currently working on the prefolds, boosters, and fitteds... They are saying a range from at least 3, to 5-6, to up to 8 washes to achieve max absorbancy!!! So far we are four rounds deep, so I am absolutely thrilled, and we'll see if we hit the 5-6 mark, or up to 8 even. Last thing for me is to choose a selection of covers to start out with (cos i have like, a bazillion, and DH wants me to leave lots of the tags on), maybe wash/lanolize the kitty bitty wool even, and then just set up the actual stations (baby's room for the main upstairs, but also a station down in the pack n play.)
Let me know if you have any fluff-related questions!!! How far along are you in your gameplan?
Me: 42, single 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.
@BusinessWife that is awesome! You sound super prepared! I have links to resources from a few friends who have used them, a bag of gifted CDs from a colleague (now all rewashed!) and a diaper sprayer. That is all. Lol. I’m thinking the figuring out is the project for this weekend, but it just seems overwhelming. If you have a starter site or advice, I’d love to hear it!
@halfanewt. That is an awesome start! Do you have a list of what's in your gifted stash? And/or pics? That's a great jumping off point so you can go from there, filling in any gaps... ;) There are tonnes of resources available, but it can also get overwhelming pretty quickly, so that's why I'm curious what you already have...
Hi all, just giving an update after my appt. I am in the hospital at least overnight for IV antibiotics due to being sick and my chronic UTI. They took labs to check my liver as well. They had to get anathesia to put in my IV because my veins kept blowing, even tho I am not showing signs of dehydration. Hopefully, I'm not having a baby this week.
@wildrainbow oh no! I also hope you won’t have the baby this week. Good thing you’re at the hospital where they can monitor you! hope you feel better soon!
TTC history in spoiler box:
Me: 42, single 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.
@wildrainbow oh no! Stay put baby!!! Will be thinking of you and hope all is well with you and baby. ❤ At least you are there in the most wonderful place on Earth, right??? ;) (((hugs)))
Hang in there @wildrainbow, hugs! ♥️ Sending good thoughts through the internet.... @BusinessWife good luck this week thinking of you!! Did anyone ever hear from @sarcasticowl?
Hi everyone! I can't believe I can finally join you guys! My history is in the spoilers.
@wildrainbow Prayin everyhting will be fine for you and the baby. Hugs. @BusinessWife good luck this week! @prudence9-2 ugh! I'm sorry your GD is getting worse. Is there anything triggering it to get worse?
How far along? EDD? 28w 12/12/2018
How is everyone feeling this week? Tired. Hip pain is back again. I realize it gets worse when I sit all day long and work.
Any upcoming appointments? Appt with mid-wife next tuesday.
GTKY: Are you completely done with all the baby prep? Completely? My poor baby has only a book to his name lol
@prudence9-2 and @Ilky So glad we're all up in the 3rd tri now! Not much longer to go! Exciting, but scary... @wildrainbow I'm sorry you didn't have a good appointment! I really hope things calm down and that your appt tomorrow goes better! @halfanewt a 10k? @ 37 weeks pregnant? You are amazing!!!
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!
@Ilky it actually makes sense that GD is worse. And this time is when women usually get tested. So it makes sense that my GD is getting much stronger. As the placenta is bigger. Sorry to hear your hip pain is back. I have hip pains at night.
Me: 42, single 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.
Bad news I got tested positive for Group B, and I hate taking antibiotics (they ruin my immune system and increase yeast). And, they wont let me birth at the birthing center at the hospital bc they deem me high risk due to blood clotting disorder. I'm so bummed and have been so sad since I learned the news last night.
The only good thing out of the conversation with midwife was that I passed the glucose test.
@Ilky So sorry to hear about the Group B and the antibiotics and the birth center! I would be really bummed out too. But at least the drs are aware of everything and they'll be able to keep you and baby nice and healthy through L&D. And that's awesome that you passed the glucose test!
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!
Hey, ladies! I'm sorry I have been slow to update. It was a bit of a rollercoaster, and TBH, I'm typing through tears, as I try to write this out now.
They are happy tears, to be sure, but I know you ladies understand more than most, how even the happiest of tears can be fraught with so much more...
By the grace of God, our little bundle of <i>absolutely everything</i> arrived on the evening of Sept 20 (41+4) via c-section, after 48 hours of labor brought us to 8cm / 0 station / 100% effaced... but really no further.
She is absolute perfection, and has already stolen our hearts!!!
@businesswife congratulations!!! I’ve been waiting for this update. So glad to hear you have a daughter and everyone is alright. Take care of yourself during your recovery xo
TTC since May 2013
Mild PCOS, Compound Heterozygous MTHFR No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
@businesswife so so happy to see your update. Congratulations on your sweet bundle of joy. 48hrs of labor?!? Girl you are one hell of a trooper. Wishing you a smooth recovery and wonderful bonding with that sweet little girl. I don’t think there is anyways to describe that whilwhin of emotions from welcoming a child. Hugs my new mama friend
Me:38 DW:33 TTC History in Spoiler ***Trigger Warning*** Losses/Child Mentioned
Dx: My wife has no sperm and apparently my embryos aren't as good as they look 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 20195PGS frosties ( 4 remaining) * September FET#3 (1PGS normal) - Beta#1: 139.7 Beta#2: 322.6
Congrats @BusinessWife! I thought my 30-hour labor that became a c-section was rough, but 48?! Hope you get as much rest as possible and take care of yourself! Ask a nurse about a bellybinder (it’s a Velcro strap that goes around your belly). It’ll help with healing. It hurt less getting out of bed.
Me: 41 DH: 46 Unexplained infertility/AMA, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance FET#1(July 2017): eSET of first of 4 PGS-normal embryos, DS born 3/30/2018 FET#2(Oct/Nov 2019): eSET
My girl's 6 months this wednesday and I still tear up over things...it's just amazing to have reached this point in the journey and I feel so overwhelmed by all of it sometimes.
~~ Our Story in Spoiler! TW loss/child~~
Fall 2012 -- started TTC Summer 2015 - no BFP yet, labs normal, referred to RE Fall 2015 - Summer 2016 - Further testing all normal. 3 IUI's -- BFN. Recommended move to IVF. Planned cycle for fall 2016. September 2016 - Surprise natural BFP. MMC @ 8 weeks. RE expressed confidence that we just needed the 'right' embryo. Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 -- Break from TTC June 2017 - Started IVF; egg retrieval for freeze all cycle. 9 mature eggs retrieved, 5 fertilized. 2 4BB embies on ice. August 2017 - FET transfer both embies. BFP. Twin pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound. EDD 4/28/18 September 2017 - Twin B stopped developing; Twin A doing perfectly! Graduated from RE @ 10 weeks March 2018 - Baby Girl born via C/S due to pre-eclampsia -- strong and healthy!
TTC #2 January/Feb 2021 - Freeze-all IVF cycle March 2021 - FET of 1 PGS normal female embryo. BFP! Beta #1 156, #2 472, #3 1241, #4 5268 EDD 12/5/21 - Christmas baby!
@BusinessWife So happy to read this update. Congratulations!!
History and blog link in spoiler
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
@BusinessWife Congrats mama on welcoming and finally getting to hold your little girl! It's such a special moment!!
Me: 29 DH:38
First RE Consult 3/9/2016 IVF ER 5/5/2016 23 eggs retrieved; 15 mature; 8 developed to embryos; 6 frozen day 5; 2 frozen day 6 Transfer canceled OHSS FET #1 6/2/2016 transferred 2 embryos Beta #1 6/15/2016 BFN FET #2 8/1/2016 transferred last 2 embryos (lost 4 in the thaw) Beta #1 8/12/16 BFN IVF #2: Started stims 12/2 ER #2 12/14/2016; 16 follies retrieved, 8 fertilized to day 1, 4 frozen day 5, and 1 frozen day 6 Praying my frosties are strong through the next thaw FX FET # 3 2/07/2017 2 embabies thawed 2 embabies transferred 2/14/2017 *TW* First ever BFP Beta #1 2/20/2017 277 Beta #2 2/23/2017 8,945...did I hear you right! 3/10/2017 One beating heart HR 168!! So very happy 3/10/2017 Official graduate from Jones Institute for Reproductive Health!! Couldn't help but cry 6/8/2017 Anatomy Scan proves ITS A GIRL! 10/30/17 An angel was Born; Riley Charlize 7:50 AM my heart is so full
@BusinessWife Congratulations to you, your SO, and baby girl! How amazing! And 48 hours - you are one tough mama! I hope you get some time to recuperate and enjoy all the snuggles
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!
@BusinessWife congrats! So happy to see your updates. But wow, 48 hours! I can’t even imagine!!!
TTC history in spoiler box:
Me: 42, single 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.
@businesswife- congrats! I remember when you had your CP last fall and then your transfer worked around Christmas! Crazy that baby is here already, and I am SO happy everything is alright after what sounds like a stressful delivery!
History in Spoiler
Age: 32 (same with DH). Together since 2006, Married June 2013 and TTC since August 2015 Diagnosis: Mild Endo, DOR (AMH of 1.5), Poor Quality Eggs/embryos, Displaced Window of Implantation (ERA Post Receptive) March-May 2016: 1 TI and 2 IUIs- BFN June 2016- Laproscopy- found/removed mild endo and confirmed only 1 normal healthy ovary. August 2016- IVF #1 with Antagonist Protocol- Cancelled (2 lead follies), converted to IUI- BFN Oct-Nov 2016- IVF #2 with Estrogen Priming Micro Lupron Protocol, 2 eggs retrieved, day 3 transfer of 1- BFN January 2017- New RE, IVF#3 with Estrogen Priming Antagonist Protocol, 12 eggs, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, 2 day 5 early blasts transferred (none to freeze ), BFN May 2017- Sept 2017- Starting Donor Egg process! Waiting for donor to be available... and then she is pregnant at baseline Oct 2017- Donor #2: 25R, 22M,18F, 12 blasts frozen! Fresh transfer cancelled due to thin lining with fluid Nov 2017- Hysterscopy to remove polyp Dec 2017- DE FET #1 on 12/8 on 2 perfect blasts- BFN and devastated Jan-Mar 2018- ERA #1- Post receptive by 24 hours, ERA #2 RECEPTIVE with 4 days of Progesterone Apr 2018- DE FET cancelled for lining issues Jun 2018- DE FET #2 of two 1AA blasts- first BFP ever! Beta 10dp5dt- 378, Beta 14dp5dt- 2840, Beta 16dp5dt- 4035, beta 18dp5dt- 10916. Due on 2/20 with one baby after a vanishing twin Baby Born born early @ 33.5 weeks due to Pre-e Back for # 2!
Re: 3rd Tri Check-In w/o 9/17
32+1
How are you feeling this week?
I am sick again. I ended up in L&D last night to check on my breathing because I couldn't get a full breath. Luckily, all came back ok. I have another UTI and I'm a little nervous about it since I think I will end up back in the hospital for IV meds. I'm just over it. Every two weeks I get a UTI and my last one the dr said rocephin was my last shot to keep out of the hospital.
Appointments?
I start my twice weekly NSTs and BPPs this week. Appts Tuesday and Thursday.
GTKY: I'm not anywhere near done. Considering that I'm delivering at most 4 weeks out, I really need to get on it.
29 weeks 2 days - EDD December 1st!! That's 2 months and 2 weeks away...
How is everyone feeling this week?
Feeling decent but definitely getting worn down a lot easier. And I'm sure the insomnia isn't helping with that. Actually had a solid 5-hour stretch of sleeping last night, though, which was amazing!
Any upcoming appointments?
Had a regular OB check-up on Friday and everything looked good! Baby was measuring about 2 weeks ahead according to fundal height, but I know that isn't all that accurate, so I'm not concerned. Next OB check-up is next Thursday.
GTKY: Are you completely done with all the baby prep?
Haha! Nope! I'm actually way ahead of the game (I think). Our nursery has been 90% set-up for the past month or two (pics in spoiler) b/c I wanted it done before the semester started. We have the essentials in place - a crib, a car seat, a stroller, and lots of diapers and wipes! I still need to order my breast pump and get all the stuff that goes with breast feeding, and I figure I'll wash all the clothes we've received after the shower. There are still little things to do and to get, but I'm not really worried about it. I still have over a month until my shower and I'm hoping that will round-out most of what we don't already have.
Our theme is (very loosely) The Lion King. Mostly going with the yellow, green and brown Savannah colors.
More has been done since these pics, too. We have the crib mattress in, and a rug. And his initial letters are up on the wall. But this is basically what it looks like!
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 Hope you got good news at your check-up this morning and they didn't pressure you into an induction. Can't wait to hear updates on your progress and baby's progress!
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!
my EDD is 12/6 and I’m having a boy.
@wildrainbow sorry you’re not feeling well and that you’re having uti again.
@mag1cbeli3ver the nursery looks great!!!
@BusinessWife can’t wait to hear more updates!!
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.
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Thanks @halfanewt @mag1cbeli3ver
Today's apt went seriously, as well as we could hope for. LSS, we have a soft plan to come in Wednesday night to try the cervadil if things have not kicked into gear by then - which hopefully they will have! Still 4cm, more than 50% effaced, so I think, and the MW admitted, she thinks I'm very close!!!
Also, I think @adirat @chicandbubbly and @Dragonfly6191, if I'm not mistaken, have all welcomed their babies!!! I can hardly believe it!
@BusinessWife sounds close to me! Hope the little one decides to make an entrance before Wednesday night!
@mag1cbeli3ver look at you go! We need to up our nursery game. Everything is now washed, but sitting in a giant pile. Oops.
@wildrainbow sorry you’re sick again keep us posted on your T/Th appointments...
as for me:
I will say, the best thing about going long here, is I have had all the time to diaper prep. All my aios are good, (including some that needed several washes to prep), and I'm currently working on the prefolds, boosters, and fitteds... They are saying a range from at least 3, to 5-6, to up to 8 washes to achieve max absorbancy!!! So far we are four rounds deep, so I am absolutely thrilled, and we'll see if we hit the 5-6 mark, or up to 8 even. Last thing for me is to choose a selection of covers to start out with (cos i have like, a bazillion, and DH wants me to leave lots of the tags on), maybe wash/lanolize the kitty bitty wool even, and then just set up the actual stations (baby's room for the main upstairs, but also a station down in the pack n play.)
Let me know if you have any fluff-related questions!!! How far along are you in your gameplan?
@halfanewt massage sounds soooo good!!!
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 have links to resources from a few friends who have used them, a bag of gifted CDs from a colleague (now all rewashed!) and a diaper sprayer. That is all. Lol. I’m thinking the figuring out is the project for this weekend, but it just seems overwhelming. If you have a starter site or advice, I’d love to hear it!
hope you feel better soon!
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.
A list (as best I can figure it out) and a photo are below. Any help is much appreciated
19 bum genius - no size listed
@wildrainbow Prayin everyhting will be fine for you and the baby. Hugs.
@BusinessWife good luck this week!
@prudence9-2 ugh! I'm sorry your GD is getting worse. Is there anything triggering it to get worse?
@wildrainbow I'm sorry you didn't have a good appointment! I really hope things calm down and that your appt tomorrow goes better!
@halfanewt a 10k? @ 37 weeks pregnant? You are amazing!!!
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!
Sorry to hear your hip pain is back. I have hip pains at night.
@mag1cbeli3ver yeah!!! So excited to be here!!!
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.
The only good thing out of the conversation with midwife was that I passed the glucose test.
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!
They are happy tears, to be sure, but I know you ladies understand more than most, how even the happiest of tears can be fraught with so much more...
By the grace of God, our little bundle of <i>absolutely everything</i> arrived on the evening of Sept 20 (41+4) via c-section, after 48 hours of labor brought us to 8cm / 0 station / 100% effaced... but really no further.
She is absolute perfection, and has already stolen our hearts!!!
No Folic acid/pharmaceuticals/supplements (too many to list- private message me if interested), IVIL infusion
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
Unexplained infertility/AMA, polycystic ovaries, insulin resistance
FET#1(July 2017): eSET of first of 4 PGS-normal embryos, DS born 3/30/2018
FET#2(Oct/Nov 2019): eSET
Congrats!! 48 hours! Wow!
My girl's 6 months this wednesday and I still tear up over things...it's just amazing to have reached this point in the journey and I feel so overwhelmed by all of it sometimes.
Summer 2015 - no BFP yet, labs normal, referred to RE
Fall 2015 - Summer 2016 - Further testing all normal. 3 IUI's -- BFN. Recommended move to IVF. Planned cycle for fall 2016.
September 2016 - Surprise natural BFP. MMC @ 8 weeks. RE expressed confidence that we just needed the 'right' embryo.
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 -- Break from TTC
June 2017 - Started IVF; egg retrieval for freeze all cycle. 9 mature eggs retrieved, 5 fertilized. 2 4BB embies on ice.
August 2017 - FET transfer both embies. BFP. Twin pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound. EDD 4/28/18
September 2017 - Twin B stopped developing; Twin A doing perfectly! Graduated from RE @ 10 weeks
March 2018 - Baby Girl born via C/S due to pre-eclampsia -- strong and healthy!
TTC #2
January/Feb 2021 - Freeze-all IVF cycle
March 2021 - FET of 1 PGS normal female embryo. BFP! Beta #1 156, #2 472, #3 1241, #4 5268 EDD 12/5/21 - Christmas baby!
"When all is lost then all is found."
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
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IVF ER 5/5/2016
23 eggs retrieved; 15 mature; 8 developed to embryos; 6 frozen day 5; 2 frozen day 6
Transfer canceled OHSS
FET #1 6/2/2016 transferred 2 embryos
Beta #1 6/15/2016 BFN
FET #2 8/1/2016 transferred last 2 embryos (lost 4 in the thaw)
Beta #1 8/12/16 BFN
IVF #2: Started stims 12/2
ER #2 12/14/2016; 16 follies retrieved, 8 fertilized to day 1, 4 frozen day 5, and 1 frozen day 6
Praying my frosties are strong through the next thaw FX
FET # 3 2/07/2017 2 embabies thawed 2 embabies transferred
2/14/2017 *TW* First ever BFP
Beta #1 2/20/2017 277 Beta #2 2/23/2017 8,945...did I hear you right!
3/10/2017 One beating heart HR 168!! So very happy
3/10/2017 Official graduate from Jones Institute for Reproductive Health!! Couldn't help but cry
6/8/2017 Anatomy Scan proves ITS A GIRL!
10/30/17 An angel was Born; Riley Charlize 7:50 AM my heart is so full
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!
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.
Diagnosis: Mild Endo, DOR (AMH of 1.5), Poor Quality Eggs/embryos, Displaced Window of Implantation (ERA Post Receptive)
March-May 2016: 1 TI and 2 IUIs- BFN
June 2016- Laproscopy- found/removed mild endo and confirmed only 1 normal healthy ovary.
August 2016- IVF #1 with Antagonist Protocol- Cancelled (2 lead follies), converted to IUI- BFN
Oct-Nov 2016- IVF #2 with Estrogen Priming Micro Lupron Protocol, 2 eggs retrieved, day 3 transfer of 1- BFN
January 2017- New RE, IVF#3 with Estrogen Priming Antagonist Protocol, 12 eggs, 8 mature, 6 fertilized, 2 day 5 early blasts transferred (none to freeze ), BFN
May 2017- Sept 2017- Starting Donor Egg process! Waiting for donor to be available... and then she is pregnant at baseline
Oct 2017- Donor #2: 25R, 22M,18F, 12 blasts frozen! Fresh transfer cancelled due to thin lining with fluid
Nov 2017- Hysterscopy to remove polyp
Dec 2017- DE FET #1 on 12/8 on 2 perfect blasts- BFN and devastated
Jan-Mar 2018- ERA #1- Post receptive by 24 hours, ERA #2 RECEPTIVE with 4 days of Progesterone
Apr 2018- DE FET cancelled for lining issues
Jun 2018- DE FET #2 of two 1AA blasts- first BFP ever! Beta 10dp5dt- 378, Beta 14dp5dt- 2840, Beta 16dp5dt- 4035, beta 18dp5dt- 10916. Due on 2/20 with one baby after a vanishing twin
Baby Born born early @ 33.5 weeks due to Pre-e
Back for # 2!