-tw- My major first symptoms were extremely sore boobs and fatigue. Around 6 weeks, I started to have periodic nausea throughout the day (but with periods of relief when I could eat). I never vomited though -- although i wouldn't have minded if that gave me relief! The nausea peaked around 8-10 weeks and then was mostly gone by 12-14 weeks. Heartburn was extreme and so was my acid reflux, both of which got very pronounced towards the end of pregnancy. No cramps to speak of, occasional sharp round ligament pains during the 2nd trimester.
I also spotted throughout the 1st trimester and I was using PIO, not suppositories. No SCH or anything -- the doctor just said IVF pregnancies spot more often since all of the meds are designed to really plump up the lining and increase blood flow. It was occasionally pink, more often just brown, only once or twice red. By 12 weeks, the spotting was beginning to stop and I didn't have any in 2nd or 3rd tri. I did have increased discharge in that area though -- and with the...uh...lack of pelvic floor control, I began to really like using pads to keep everything dry. I made the horrible mistake once of going out without a pad and then -sneeze-....yeah....Something I don't miss!
~~ 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!
@justharrison good luck with your ultrasound tomorrow. All the best for your graduation.
I hoping everything will be as it is supposed to be tomorrow. I am probably one of the crazy people who are still worried after seeing heart beat. I’ll also seek clarification on the bug my MIL put in my head last week.
@bkatp I don't think it's crazy at all! Seeing a heartbeat is good, but IF people know that's only one hurdle in many and because we know, we can't relax. Hell, I'm still not 100% relaxed and I'm half way through already. IF screws you good, it messes with your brain and emotions and leaves you permanently anxious, on some level or another. So don't be hard on yourself, it's ok to feel worried and anxious, as long as you don't let that control everything you do and ruin your day. And besides, we're here for you so let it all out so you can feel better after
I've gotten in the habit of hitting the Starbucks drivethrough for a blueberry scone in the morning and then come back home (I work from a home office which I'm REALLY appreciating at the moment) and make some herbal tea to sip with it. I eat half of it immediately and the other part later since I read that eating more small meals is better than 3 bigger ones. Trying here! One day at a time right?
@mbradfo2 thanks for sharing about the spotting, that's a good point of reference. i'm just hoping i can make it to next wednesday with minimal spotting... and even then, i'm nervous as hell. my brain keeps calling it "judgment day" and even if we do see a heartbeat, i'll still be worried because i had a MMC between my two U/S appointments at 8w3d. i'm taking each appointment as another hurdle crossed... the waiting/anxiety continues.
afm, despite my fitbit saying i got 8 hours of sleep, i'm feeling particularly exhausted today and can't focus. i may be experiencing nausea -- nothing sounds appetizing but i think i'm hungry. since i didn't teach yesterday, i was able to run some errands and relax, but i have a class this afternoon and am trying to get some things done before then... i'm ready for the weekend so I can sleep all day! will also help with passing the time
@bkatp @northbeach3 I know how you guys feel -- IF really saps the joy out of this time, doesn't it? I convinced myself before every scan that it would be the worst news -- first scan, I was expecting to see nothing or no heartbeat -- and once we got the heartbeat, I expected to hear that it had stopped at every appointment (even when I switched over to my regular OB). MMC are the worst since you have no idea anything is going wrong....I was so excited when I got my first BFP (my time! finally!) and to have it turn into a MMC without any symptoms of something going wrong was absolutely devastating.
I think I usually had one or two hours of sheer excitement after each good appointment -- which quickly faded into anxiety. My husband profited from the excitement though; after our first scan, we went out to lunch right afterwards and shopping and I let him buy a Nintendo Switch with a bunch of games haha
This attitude continued up until baby arrived so I can't promise it will go away ever, but you will survive it!
~~ 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!
@bkatp looks beautiful and I'm so relieved to hear everything's normal! One more hurdle down right? @northbeach3 I am with you on the anxiety in waiting until the ultrasound. I am worried to have this taken away from me but am trying to push those thoughts out of my head. I'm glad you can rest on the weekend at least. I am thinking about cutting back my hours from 40 to 30 for the next few weeks to allow myself to do an afternoon nap. It's short term, just to get me through this part.
@mbradfo2 yes I feel exactly like you explained. I dunno how long will that feeling last. Today I could hear the heartbeat. My husband is yet to hear hopefully he can hear in our next appointment.
@Momifbysea definitely one hurdle passed and bug from head is removed. I am at so much peace knowing the fact that my sac is normal shaped and sized. I might Have my next scan with you next Thursday.
Those wih anxiety... I get it and relate. I feel exactly how @mbradfo2 said, and I’ve had so many ultrasounds and appointments because I actually have had some concerns along the way. Every appointment I fear the worst and no matter how reassuring it is, it turns to anxiety over fearing the worst again. The MFM who did my echo said to try to enjoy the blessing instead of always being focused on the “what if” something happens next week, next month, etc. and I’m really trying!
About me: *TW*
Me:
34, DH: 38
TTC #1 June of 2014 9/14 BFP, baby boy EDD 5/18/15.
Elias (Eli) born 5/13/15 7lb0oz, 19 inches.
Surprise BFP 10/15, live
ectopic, lost ruptured tube on 11/5/15 at 8 weeks
Started TTC #2 2/16
HSG 1/18 after no BFPs- diagnosed w/ tubal infertility and referred to RE
well, i just started spotting again, this time bright red. second time to the bathroom, noticed a big red clot. like bigger than a quarter... but i didn't feel it pass nor have i had any intense cramping.
anyway, we have those automatic flush toilets and i was so worried the toilet would flush before i could inspect. knowing i kept ziploc bags in my office, i stuck my hand in and grabbed it and wrapped it in TP. I left a message with my RE's nurse and she said she'd pass the info on. She thinks that since i'm a little further along, the RE may bring me in for a scan (likely tomorrow am). I sure hope so. I have no idea if this little clot has meaning, but i just feel like i need any info i can get. sorry if this was way TMI. damn this roller coaster.
@northbeach3 sorry hear about spotting again. May it is the suppositories? That came out as clot. I really hope you get answers soon so you don’t have to go through this roller coaster. We are hear for u
@northbeach3 Praying you don't have any MS! I was the opposite of @more14. Besides sore boobs and being tired...I never had MS. Only thing I've battled is heartburn, crazy dreams and always peeing! I'm sure your dizzy spell was due to lack of food. I started just bringing tons of snacks to work or always have peanut butter on hand for quick protein
TTC #1 since April 2015 June 2016 - CP 2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's IVF w/ PGS - January 2018 FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN ERA Cycle May / June 2018 ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change) FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP Beta #1 - 137 Beta #2 - 410 U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166 Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19 EDD March 28, 2019 Baby Girl born 3/26/19
congratulations @bkatp!!!!! glad to hear that everything is normal! that's great news, very happy for you and hope you'll be able to seat back and enjoy and celebrate your pregnancy but I know it's not easy to do that after what we all been through @northbeach3, very sorry that you started spotting again, I pray that everything is still ok and you get some good answers of what's is going on to reassure you. hang in there girlfriend! sending you positive vibes and hugs
**lurking @northbeach3 Thinking of you over here, really hoping you get some comforting news tomorrow.
**History in Spoiler**
Me 39, DH 40 Married Oct 2010, TTC ~7yrs Seeing RE since Spring 2013 Clomid - no response Letrozole (6 months) 2015 Laperoscopy/Hysteroscopy in 2015 Puregon injectibles + trigger x5 in 2016 - all BFN Started IVF March 2017 - 25 follies, 9 eggs, 3 fertilised, 1 survived-> frozen due to hyper stimulation of ovaries FET May 16th 2017, BFP May 27th 2017, m/c @ 9wks IVF #2 February 2018 - 16 eggs, 8 fertilised, 3 frozen embabies Awaiting FET April 2018 - cancelled (cyst) FET May 2018, BFP June 2nd 2018, m/c @ 8wks FET October 2018 - BFN Final FET - late November 2018
Hi ladies, had some of the worst sleep last night due to anxiety. Spotting has slowed.
Sad for sure but trying to take it day by day. Since I’m only 6+2 today, we may not see FP or FHR so preparing for more ambiguous news and more waiting. I did google examples of early miscarriage and I think I only passed blood clots although one was pretty big and I didn’t try to open in. Thanks for all your prayers. Will update when I can
@northbeach3 my situation was a little different since I'd taken meds to soften my cervix before my D&C, but, when I bled it was A LOT and I also had clots bigger than a golf ball. None of it was the baby and everything was intact and fine despite that.
edited to add GOOD LUCK
About me: *TW*
Me:
34, DH: 38
TTC #1 June of 2014 9/14 BFP, baby boy EDD 5/18/15.
Elias (Eli) born 5/13/15 7lb0oz, 19 inches.
Surprise BFP 10/15, live
ectopic, lost ruptured tube on 11/5/15 at 8 weeks
Started TTC #2 2/16
HSG 1/18 after no BFPs- diagnosed w/ tubal infertility and referred to RE
@northbeach3 Thinking of you and hoping you get to see baby doing just fine today on u/s. I've been where you are and the limbo sucks. I know it's tough right now to do be anything but an anxious mess and that's OK. You've got a board full of ladies to lean on and we're sending you all the strength we've got.
Oct 16: Spontaneous BFP | m/c @ 9w1d (massive SCH) | D&C Apr 17: IUI #1 = BFN May 17: IUI #2 = BFN Jun 17: IUI #3 = Late BFP (18 DPO) | NMC 17Jul17 @ ~6w Aug 17: IUI #4 = Cancelled due to premature ovulation | TI = BFN Sep 17: IUI #5 = Cancelled due to overstimulation (10+ follies) Nov 17: IVF #1 = Cancelled due to non-IF related health issue | TI = BFN Dec 17: IVF #1 = Puregon 200, Menopur 75, Orgalutran, Suprefact trigger due to OHSS risk | 22R, 18M, 16F, 10B frozen Feb 18: FET #1 (medicated) = BFN Mar 18: FET #2 (natural cycle) = CP (beta 1: 54; beta 2: 0)
Apr 18: FET #3 (natural cycle) = cancelled due to missed ovulation
Apr 18: FET #3 (natural cycle) = BFP! Beta 1: 201 Beta 2: 585 Beta 3: 3254 Beta 4: 9715
U/S 19May - one bean measuring on track with a HB of 125! EDD: 07Jan2019 Team Green My Rainbow Baby Boy born 03Jan2019
@northbeach3 i'm praying for you! Hoping it's nothing more than SCH.
***** child/loss TW ***** Age: 32 DH: 35 natural pregnancy DD 2012 TTC #2 since 2014 9/2015 chemical pregnancy Initial workup: AMH: 0.898 ng/ml Antral Follicle Count: 5 FSH day 3: 6.56 mIU/ml LH day 3: 5.24 mIU/ml Estradiol day 3: 46.75 pg/ml
IUI 1-4 BFN
IVF #1 After ovulation was confirmed with progesterone levels on CD19. Cetrotide ½ dose X4 doses and minivelle was started CD 20 to continue through stim. Upon AF, started follistim 150 bid and menopur 75 bid on CD3. Started cetrotide 1 dose when biggest follicle reached 13mm. Retrieved 4 eggs out of 12 follicles, 2 PGS normal, FET #1 9/14/18 BFP beta#1 10dp6dt 369, 12dp6dt 1210
thank you much for your outpouring of support and prayers. i really felt them today. i was a ball of tears driving to the RE's office and was practicing some deep breathing waiting in the clinic room with the DH. IF has really made me super pessimistic and as much as I was hoping for the best, i was expecting the worst.
fortunately, the spotting is from an anterior SCH. the bean is measuring a day ahead at 6+3 and we heard a HB of 120. i'm taking these as small victories because i have something to attribute the bleeding to (where as I had no SCH with my last MC/spotting). i didn't have a placental cyst this time (as I did with my first MC). and i'm measuring a day ahead and heard the HB this early. i'm breathing a sigh of relief knowing i'm still PG. also, RE pushed my next US back until next friday 10/19 (7+2). one day at a time.
i can't thank you all enough for your guidance and examples as a point of reference. i really don't know where i'd be without you ladies/these boards since i feel like i'm otherwise suffering in silence IRL. bless you all.
Oh @northbeach3 that is the best news ever!!! I am sitting here crying at my desk. So so SOOOOO happy for you. Take a deep breath and you can relax, little bean is doing well!
@northbeach3 best news of the day. Sucks that it’s a SCH but I’m sooo happy your LO is staying strong and continuing to grow with a strong fhr!!!! S/he is a little fighter!
YES @northbeach3!! I’m not sure if your acupuncturist does moxa, But if they do you should tell them about the SCH and ask for it. But if they do you should tell them about the SCH and ask for it. Mine went away quickly once she started doing it (mine were smallish). She had me do it at home too. Big hugs to you!!
About me: *TW*
Me:
34, DH: 38
TTC #1 June of 2014 9/14 BFP, baby boy EDD 5/18/15.
Elias (Eli) born 5/13/15 7lb0oz, 19 inches.
Surprise BFP 10/15, live
ectopic, lost ruptured tube on 11/5/15 at 8 weeks
Started TTC #2 2/16
HSG 1/18 after no BFPs- diagnosed w/ tubal infertility and referred to RE
@northbeach3 So happy to read your news!!! Prayers for a happy healthy pregnancy for here on out I nominate @mayflower513 as the SCH expert. I feel like she's been there and can help a lot We look forward to you joining us on the other side soon!
TTC #1 since April 2015 June 2016 - CP 2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's IVF w/ PGS - January 2018 FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN ERA Cycle May / June 2018 ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change) FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP Beta #1 - 137 Beta #2 - 410 U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166 Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19 EDD March 28, 2019 Baby Girl born 3/26/19
Re: Sep 2018 FET
My major first symptoms were extremely sore boobs and fatigue. Around 6 weeks, I started to have periodic nausea throughout the day (but with periods of relief when I could eat). I never vomited though -- although i wouldn't have minded if that gave me relief! The nausea peaked around 8-10 weeks and then was mostly gone by 12-14 weeks. Heartburn was extreme and so was my acid reflux, both of which got very pronounced towards the end of pregnancy. No cramps to speak of, occasional sharp round ligament pains during the 2nd trimester.
I also spotted throughout the 1st trimester and I was using PIO, not suppositories. No SCH or anything -- the doctor just said IVF pregnancies spot more often since all of the meds are designed to really plump up the lining and increase blood flow. It was occasionally pink, more often just brown, only once or twice red. By 12 weeks, the spotting was beginning to stop and I didn't have any in 2nd or 3rd tri. I did have increased discharge in that area though -- and with the...uh...lack of pelvic floor control, I began to really like using pads to keep everything dry. I made the horrible mistake once of going out without a pad and then -sneeze-....yeah....Something I don't miss!
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."
@justharrison good luck with your ultrasound tomorrow. All the best for your graduation.
I hoping everything will be as it is supposed to be tomorrow. I am probably one of the crazy people who are still worried after seeing heart beat. I’ll also seek clarification on the bug my MIL put in my head last week.
Hell, I'm still not 100% relaxed and I'm half way through already.
IF screws you good, it messes with your brain and emotions and leaves you permanently anxious, on some level or another.
So don't be hard on yourself, it's ok to feel worried and anxious, as long as you don't let that control everything you do and ruin your day.
And besides, we're here for you so let it all out so you can feel better after
@bkatp and @justharrison thinking of you at your ultrasound today.
I've gotten in the habit of hitting the Starbucks drivethrough for a blueberry scone in the morning and then come back home (I work from a home office which I'm REALLY appreciating at the moment) and make some herbal tea to sip with it. I eat half of it immediately and the other part later since I read that eating more small meals is better than 3 bigger ones. Trying here! One day at a time right?
afm, despite my fitbit saying i got 8 hours of sleep, i'm feeling particularly exhausted today and can't focus. i may be experiencing nausea -- nothing sounds appetizing but i think i'm hungry. since i didn't teach yesterday, i was able to run some errands and relax, but i have a class this afternoon and am trying to get some things done before then... i'm ready for the weekend so I can sleep all day! will also help with passing the time
will be checking in for u/s updates @justharrison and @bkatp!
dx: PCOS, low progesterone; 2 MMC
Sept FET 2018 Spreadsheet
Jan 2 2018 - 1st IVF cycle - 9 retrieved, 7 mature/fertilized, 1 5d transfer + 5 untested snowbabies
Jan 19 2018 - Fresh Transfer #1 one 5dt; BFP 1/25/2018; EDD 10/7/2018; MMC at 8w3d; D&C 3/6/2018
May 16 2018 - FET #1 one 5dt; BFP with 4 betas (6.5, 24.3, 165.5, 2250) - EDD 2/1/2019; MMC at 6w; D&C 6/20/18
Sept 17 2018 - FET #2 one 5dt; BFP 38.9 7dpt, 167 9dpt - EDD 6/5/2019
(3 untested embryos remain)
@northbeach3
I know how you guys feel -- IF really saps the joy out of this time, doesn't it? I convinced myself before every scan that it would be the worst news -- first scan, I was expecting to see nothing or no heartbeat -- and once we got the heartbeat, I expected to hear that it had stopped at every appointment (even when I switched over to my regular OB). MMC are the worst since you have no idea anything is going wrong....I was so excited when I got my first BFP (my time! finally!) and to have it turn into a MMC without any symptoms of something going wrong was absolutely devastating.
I think I usually had one or two hours of sheer excitement after each good appointment -- which quickly faded into anxiety. My husband profited from the excitement though; after our first scan, we went out to lunch right afterwards and shopping and I let him buy a Nintendo Switch with a bunch of games haha
This attitude continued up until baby arrived so I can't promise it will go away ever, but you will survive it!
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."
@northbeach3 I am with you on the anxiety in waiting until the ultrasound. I am worried to have this taken away from me but am trying to push those thoughts out of my head. I'm glad you can rest on the weekend at least. I am thinking about cutting back my hours from 40 to 30 for the next few weeks to allow myself to do an afternoon nap. It's short term, just to get me through this part.
@Momifbysea definitely one hurdle passed and bug from head is removed. I am at so much peace knowing the fact that my sac is normal shaped and sized. I might Have my next scan with you next Thursday.
Those wih anxiety... I get it and relate. I feel exactly how @mbradfo2 said, and I’ve had so many ultrasounds and appointments because I actually have had some concerns along the way. Every appointment I fear the worst and no matter how reassuring it is, it turns to anxiety over fearing the worst again. The MFM who did my echo said to try to enjoy the blessing instead of always being focused on the “what if” something happens next week, next month, etc. and I’m really trying!
well, i just started spotting again, this time bright red. second time to the bathroom, noticed a big red clot. like bigger than a quarter... but i didn't feel it pass nor have i had any intense cramping.
anyway, we have those automatic flush toilets and i was so worried the toilet would flush before i could inspect. knowing i kept ziploc bags in my office, i stuck my hand in and grabbed it and wrapped it in TP. I left a message with my RE's nurse and she said she'd pass the info on. She thinks that since i'm a little further along, the RE may bring me in for a scan (likely tomorrow am). I sure hope so. I have no idea if this little clot has meaning, but i just feel like i need any info i can get. sorry if this was way TMI. damn this roller coaster.
dx: PCOS, low progesterone; 2 MMC
Sept FET 2018 Spreadsheet
Jan 2 2018 - 1st IVF cycle - 9 retrieved, 7 mature/fertilized, 1 5d transfer + 5 untested snowbabies
Jan 19 2018 - Fresh Transfer #1 one 5dt; BFP 1/25/2018; EDD 10/7/2018; MMC at 8w3d; D&C 3/6/2018
May 16 2018 - FET #1 one 5dt; BFP with 4 betas (6.5, 24.3, 165.5, 2250) - EDD 2/1/2019; MMC at 6w; D&C 6/20/18
Sept 17 2018 - FET #2 one 5dt; BFP 38.9 7dpt, 167 9dpt - EDD 6/5/2019
(3 untested embryos remain)
June 2016 - CP
2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's
IVF w/ PGS - January 2018
FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN
ERA Cycle May / June 2018
ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change)
FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP
U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166
Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19
EDD March 28, 2019
Baby Girl born 3/26/19
@northbeach3, very sorry that you started spotting again, I pray that everything is still ok and you get some good answers of what's is going on to reassure you. hang in there girlfriend! sending you positive vibes and hugs
dx: PCOS, low progesterone; 2 MMC
Sept FET 2018 Spreadsheet
Jan 2 2018 - 1st IVF cycle - 9 retrieved, 7 mature/fertilized, 1 5d transfer + 5 untested snowbabies
Jan 19 2018 - Fresh Transfer #1 one 5dt; BFP 1/25/2018; EDD 10/7/2018; MMC at 8w3d; D&C 3/6/2018
May 16 2018 - FET #1 one 5dt; BFP with 4 betas (6.5, 24.3, 165.5, 2250) - EDD 2/1/2019; MMC at 6w; D&C 6/20/18
Sept 17 2018 - FET #2 one 5dt; BFP 38.9 7dpt, 167 9dpt - EDD 6/5/2019
(3 untested embryos remain)
@northbeach3 Thinking of you over here, really hoping you get some comforting news tomorrow.
Married Oct 2010, TTC ~7yrs
Seeing RE since Spring 2013
Clomid - no response
Letrozole (6 months) 2015
Laperoscopy/Hysteroscopy in 2015
Puregon injectibles + trigger x5 in 2016 - all BFN
Started IVF March 2017 - 25 follies, 9 eggs, 3 fertilised, 1 survived-> frozen due to hyper stimulation of ovaries
FET May 16th 2017, BFP May 27th 2017, m/c @ 9wks
IVF #2 February 2018 - 16 eggs, 8 fertilised, 3 frozen embabies
Awaiting FET April 2018 - cancelled (cyst)
FET May 2018, BFP June 2nd 2018, m/c @ 8wks
FET October 2018 - BFN
Final FET - late November 2018
Sad for sure but trying to take it day by day. Since I’m only 6+2 today, we may not see FP or FHR so preparing for more ambiguous news and more waiting. I did google examples of early miscarriage and I think I only passed blood clots although one was pretty big and I didn’t try to open in. Thanks for all your prayers. Will update when I can
dx: PCOS, low progesterone; 2 MMC
Sept FET 2018 Spreadsheet
Jan 2 2018 - 1st IVF cycle - 9 retrieved, 7 mature/fertilized, 1 5d transfer + 5 untested snowbabies
Jan 19 2018 - Fresh Transfer #1 one 5dt; BFP 1/25/2018; EDD 10/7/2018; MMC at 8w3d; D&C 3/6/2018
May 16 2018 - FET #1 one 5dt; BFP with 4 betas (6.5, 24.3, 165.5, 2250) - EDD 2/1/2019; MMC at 6w; D&C 6/20/18
Sept 17 2018 - FET #2 one 5dt; BFP 38.9 7dpt, 167 9dpt - EDD 6/5/2019
(3 untested embryos remain)
edited to add GOOD LUCK
@northbeach3 Thinking of you and hoping you get to see baby doing just fine today on u/s. I've been where you are and the limbo sucks. I know it's tough right now to do be anything but an anxious mess and that's OK. You've got a board full of ladies to lean on and we're sending you all the strength we've got.
*TW loss and children mentioned*
Apr 17: IUI #1 = BFN
May 17: IUI #2 = BFN
Jun 17: IUI #3 = Late BFP (18 DPO) | NMC 17Jul17 @ ~6w
Aug 17: IUI #4 = Cancelled due to premature ovulation | TI = BFN
Sep 17: IUI #5 = Cancelled due to overstimulation (10+ follies)
Nov 17: IVF #1 = Cancelled due to non-IF related health issue | TI = BFN
Dec 17: IVF #1 = Puregon 200, Menopur 75, Orgalutran, Suprefact trigger due to OHSS risk | 22R, 18M, 16F, 10B frozen
Feb 18: FET #1 (medicated) = BFN
Mar 18: FET #2 (natural cycle) = CP (beta 1: 54; beta 2: 0)
EDD: 07Jan2019 Team Green
My Rainbow Baby Boy born 03Jan2019
Age: 32 DH: 35
natural pregnancy DD 2012 TTC #2 since 2014
9/2015 chemical pregnancy
Initial workup:
AMH: 0.898 ng/ml
Antral Follicle Count: 5
FSH day 3: 6.56 mIU/ml
LH day 3: 5.24 mIU/ml
Estradiol day 3: 46.75 pg/ml
IUI 1-4 BFN
IVF #1 After ovulation was confirmed with progesterone levels on CD19. Cetrotide ½ dose X4 doses and minivelle was started CD 20 to continue through stim. Upon AF, started follistim 150 bid and menopur 75 bid on CD3. Started cetrotide 1 dose when biggest follicle reached 13mm. Retrieved 4 eggs out of 12 follicles, 2 PGS normal, FET #1 9/14/18 BFP beta#1 10dp6dt 369, 12dp6dt 1210
thank you much for your outpouring of support and prayers. i really felt them today. i was a ball of tears driving to the RE's office and was practicing some deep breathing waiting in the clinic room with the DH. IF has really made me super pessimistic and as much as I was hoping for the best, i was expecting the worst.
fortunately, the spotting is from an anterior SCH. the bean is measuring a day ahead at 6+3 and we heard a HB of 120. i'm taking these as small victories because i have something to attribute the bleeding to (where as I had no SCH with my last MC/spotting). i didn't have a placental cyst this time (as I did with my first MC). and i'm measuring a day ahead and heard the HB this early. i'm breathing a sigh of relief knowing i'm still PG. also, RE pushed my next US back until next friday 10/19 (7+2). one day at a time.
i can't thank you all enough for your guidance and examples as a point of reference. i really don't know where i'd be without you ladies/these boards since i feel like i'm otherwise suffering in silence IRL. bless you all.
dx: PCOS, low progesterone; 2 MMC
Sept FET 2018 Spreadsheet
Jan 2 2018 - 1st IVF cycle - 9 retrieved, 7 mature/fertilized, 1 5d transfer + 5 untested snowbabies
Jan 19 2018 - Fresh Transfer #1 one 5dt; BFP 1/25/2018; EDD 10/7/2018; MMC at 8w3d; D&C 3/6/2018
May 16 2018 - FET #1 one 5dt; BFP with 4 betas (6.5, 24.3, 165.5, 2250) - EDD 2/1/2019; MMC at 6w; D&C 6/20/18
Sept 17 2018 - FET #2 one 5dt; BFP 38.9 7dpt, 167 9dpt - EDD 6/5/2019
(3 untested embryos remain)
June 2016 - CP
2017 - Medicated Cycles & IUI's
IVF w/ PGS - January 2018
FET #1 - April 2018 - BFN
ERA Cycle May / June 2018
ERA Biopsy June 2018 ~ Results: receptive (no change)
FET #2 - July 2018 - BFP
U/S #1 7wk1d - HB 144 U/S #2 9w1d HB 166
Anatomy Scan 1st 11/2/18 2nd AS 11/19
EDD March 28, 2019
Baby Girl born 3/26/19