@more14 thanks for the info about the PIO nerve damage. RE says to continue nightly til 12 week’s to play it safe. I’m glad I get a chance at feeling coming back, obviously I would take a baby and numbness over no baby, duh! But good to know I may get it back after awhile.
@bkatp thanks! So I met with the NP and then my next appointment will be at 12 weeks. It feels like I should go more than once every four weeks, don't you agree? We get so used to all this monitoring and then...waiting. Maybe they just don't want to deal with me until after this morning sickness gets out of the way, lol.
@Momifbysea, my ob clinic required an orientation (mostly, a waste of time) with a nurse and a group of other pregnant ladies prior to seeing an NP. She ran through a PowerPoint and provided some information but I could’ve read all the pamphlets in the comfort of my own home (which I did last night). Slightly, irritated since most of the information shared was either on their website, could be googled or given at the NP office visit. *maybe I’m just moody*
My NP visit will be next week on Wednesday - 11wks. Excited to get to see the little one again, it will be 2wk1d since the graduation u/s. Appt to actually see the ob?? I have no idea since I’m not sure how their process works but hopefully not too long after the np visit. Fx, everything goes well. Oh and my sonoline b finally arrived - can’t wait to test it out later. Hoping I won’t have such a difficult time with finding the heartbeat.
@mrsyng that's so exciting that you got your sono b! I am skipping that because I'll be traveling the next two weeks and after that I think I'll feel pretty confident as it'll be end of first trimester so soon! That's exciting that you have your appt next Wednesday. I agree with you, I would be frustrated to have to sit with a group when it could've just been read in pamphlets! I also feel like "we" are sometimes more experts because we've researched every aspect of this somewhere along the way in our journeys, right? I felt like when I saw the NP I was doing some educating and it was clear it's just a very different field than the REs where the nurses were experts at all facets. Sea change shifting to OB care isn't it? But also nice to feel like we will just be normal, regular patients in a way.
I should say now in case I'm not on anymore, that I am going to disappear for 2 weeks, leaving Sunday, so don't think I've dropped off the face of the earth, lol. I will be electronics free, chilling out, at sea. Aaahhh. And hopefully not vomiting, haha! Anyway, I will catch you all in a couple of weeks and wish everyone the best as always.
@mrsyng I understand ur frustration. I had my NP visit last Wednesday but she didn’t do ultrasound just some bloodwork. I have my ob gyn appointment next Tuesday which will be 2 days less than 3 weeks since my last ultrasound. I am so used to weekly ultrasounds I dunno how I am spending these 3 weeks in between. Any little gas cramp is also bothering me in my head. I keep telling myself no blood so I am good. I still don’t have many symptoms other than fatigue and gassiness which comes and goes
@MomifbyseaI think it is normal to see every 4 weeks at a regular ob/gyn wait will definitely make me anxious until I get used to it. I hope my ob is nice person to accommodate few u/s in between
Great update @Momifbysea! Enjoy London and your cruise! Hopefully MS passes soon!
@mrsyng that sounds very frustrating. I’m not expecting much from my first OB appt (nov 14 at 11w). Last time, we met, she did a Pap smear, and then referred me to high risk scan at 12w which I didn’t make. She did give me a PG a book but that was it. The shift in care sucks! I assume I’ll have to wait to get in to see high risk techs 12w for me is thanksgiving so probably won’t be until the following week (which could be four weeks since last scan!).
@bkatp so jealous of your lack of MS symptoms. Nausea is less severe but comes and goes in waves. My acupuncturist put some mustard seeds to indicate where the pressure points are near my wrists to alleviate nausea. Will see if that provides any relief.
@Momifbysea yes the change from re to ob will take some adjustment. Have so much on your cruise!! Hopefully, MS will subside and if not at least be gone when you return! Fx.
@bkatp I’m hoping that during the np visit there won’t be too much bloodwork going on. During orientation, the Rn had mentioned quite a few blood work & Pap smear - in my head I was “omg - I have had like 90% these test done prior to IVF/FET!!!” As for symptoms - I don’t have much going on either - just fatigue & occasionally major gas lol and annoying acid reflux. I gave up trying to adjust my diet to reduce the acid, it helped but not by much so I picked up Pepcid and it works wonders!! 2 days with no acid reflux - oh and I’ve never burped so much in my life until now.
@northbeach3 It is frustrating but I’ll just have to adjust. Fx your 11th wk ob visit goes well and that you get to see your high risk ob soon! I hope you ms/nausea starts to subside and I believe by next week it should - according to what I’ve read?
Sono B update: it took what seemed like a lifetime & many breaks in between. But I was finally able to locate LO’s heartbeat, it’s every faint on the monitor but it’s there and beating.
@mrsyng I tried to find our home doppler tips thread (it was one of the first or second tri check-ins in the past few months) but had no luck. Maybe someone else can find it for you Kudos that you were able to find it so early! I didn't even try until 12 weeks! I found that if I was having trouble finding it, emptying my bladder (if it was full) or filling it (if empty) would often do the trick of moving things around enough that baby was easier to find. Or jumping up and down and laying down again!
I found the home doppler to be such a lifesaver when you're in the early stages before you can feel movement -- and even when you -can- feel movement since you often second guess yourself (at least I did).
I wish our RE's would just see us through the entire pregnancy. Going to the regular OB feels like such a demotion...and I really like my OB! It just wasn't the one-on-one attention and care I got from my RE's office. At the regular OB, I was just another preggo lady so when I called with questions or concerns, I sometimes felt like they weren't taking me seriously.
I know that at my OB, some of the bloodwork they were required to run for the state's department of health guidelines -- even though I had gotten it earlier. Mostly the STD and HIV panels and those kinds of things.
~~ 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!
@mrsyng awesome that u were able to hear heartbeat from Doppler this early. I just placed order for my Doppler today, it should arrive by next Saturday. I’ll be past 11weeks then, hopefully I can hear heartbeat then
My RN did bloodwork that was missing from transfer documentation but they didn’t have provision to my FET date in their system so they put my last LMP which is obviously not correct as I was on Lupron and estrogen for longer than normal period length. She said that will be corrected at ultrasound
@northbeach3 I should probably consider myself lucky but not having symptoms doesn’t help during the wait. Once I get Doppler it will definitely ease my worry I think.
Is it common to have cramps when u are weaning off on progesterone and estrogen. I think I am having mild cramps from today morning. I switched to half dose from yesterday.
@bkatp during first trimester, most cramps are normal. As long as you're not bleeding, I would take it as a sign your uterus is growing. I don't think it has anything to do with lowering your dose of progesterone, but if you're worried, I would call your doctor and ask.
@more14 thank you I have us scheduled tomorrow so I ll hold my breath till tomorrow. I am not bleeding or spotting so I think I can hold on till tomorrow
@northbeach3 thank you. My ultrasound went well got to see the baby move around. Longest ultrasound I had so far. Doctor was fine with another ultrasound in 2-3 weeks time as it is the time to do NTS scan. They gave me 3D picture
@bkatp How cool! I didn't get any 3d pictures until my later ultrasounds; not seen a 3d one for a 10 weeker! Baby looks super comfy in there
~~ 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!
@mbradfo2 yes I haven’t seen either. I was happy to see a 3D structure associated. What my doctor said is that after NTS it is only anatomy scan that has ultrasound involved otherwise it is just Doppler measurement until then
What test are u going with for Down syndrome test ? I wanted to go with Blood test which checks the dna for down syndrome and other heart or liver dieseases but doctor mentioned if your age is under 34 you might get a False positive with that. I am confused with what to go with
@bkatp love the update! What a cutie! I still have one more week til first ob. No idea what my options are, but I’m AMA so will prolly be eligible for blood screen.
Think nausea is lessening, which is helpful. Still freaks me out, but still have other symptoms. Trying to decide if my boobs look bigger.
What test are u going with for Down syndrome test ? I wanted to go with Blood test which checks the dna for down syndrome and other heart or liver dieseases but doctor mentioned if your age is under 34 you might get a False positive with that. I am confused with what to go with
I would consult a genetic counselor about the accuracy of the NIPT (I'm assuming this is the blood test you're referring to), not your regular OB or RE. What he said sounds a bit weird because the blood test checks for the baby's DNA, and combined with the NT ultrasound should give you a better idea of your chances of having a baby with down syndrome, but I'm not a geneticist so I urge you to ask a professional.
In my first pregnancy I was 32 ATB and I did blood tests in first and second trimester + NT ultrasound. I'm pretty sure these are all routine tests in every pregnancy.
@bkatp@more14The 2 ultrasounds and NT are not standard in every pregnancy. It’s typically either NIPT (blood test like panorama, counsyl etc), or an ultrasound and blood test. It’s redundant to do both. I don’t know about the under 34 thing either... I was 30 my first pregnancy and we only did NIPT and no one ever said anything about it being less accurate. I don’t see what age would have to do with it?
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
@bkatp My OB prefers to just run the NIPT (the dna test) rather than NT scans and bloodwork, whatever the age of the patient. I've never heard of it being less accurate under 34. That being said, NIPT is still fairly new and working out some issues with how the results are calculated. It's typically pretty accurate though. NT scan and bloodwork is an older method .
That being said, don't feel pressured to run any tests you don't feel comfortable with. I always looked at the testing as a "what if" scenario -- if it suggested high risk, would it change anything for me? And what does high risk mean -- 1/70 is still a fairly small chance. I wasn't able to run any of the screening bloodworks due to the vanishing twin (skews results) and just opted for the A/S to look for any markers that might show issues. I consulted with both my OB and pediatrician on this and they agreed that it should be more than sufficient. Most of the disorders we are concerned with on these early tests (trisomies, heart issues, neural tube defects) are almost definitely going to present with some markers in the anatomy screening. From there, I decided that we could consult further with other doctors and make up some plans. That being said, my anatomy screening was perfect and baby was healthy and fine. Do what you feel comfortable with for your family and your child. Consider your options and decide on a plan of action. This is your pregnancy, not your OB's. We always need to be our best advocates!
~~ 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!
Hey everyone, I just had my 2nd ultrasound and all is well! Baby is growing as expected, measuring 8w+3, which is right on target. FHR is 174 bpm. I graduated to my OB and my first appt is scheduled 3 weeks from today on 11/28. I also get to stop taking my progesterone suppositories, which I will likely just bump down to 1/day for the next few days just to make myself feel better about it. These next 3 weeks are going to feel like forever but I’m hoping that keeping busy with Thanksgiving coming up will help to pass the time!
@kfs825 congrats on graduating!! I had my first ob visit u/s today with the NP.
It was an abdominal u/s since I’m 11wks today so the photo isn’t as clear and her measurements we’re slightly off. Bummer! It is what it is. But baby’s fhr is 185bpm
@kfs825 time flies!! Congrats on graduating. I’m also down to 1 suppository a day. Should finish up on Sunday around 10+4. How are your symptoms?
i spoke too soon this morning. I waited too long to get out of bed and make something to eat. I showered and got dressed and then had to bee line for the sink bc of nausea. Lesson learned, eat something immediately to curb puke!
How are you managing @Mrsyng? Do you get another referral to OB or high risk specialist? What’s next?
@mrsyng My first OB appt will be with a NP as well. Hopefully I will get to do another ultrasound then but I have no idea.
@northbeach3 The only symptoms I have are having to pee ALL the time, fatigue, and pain in my upper tailbone, I guess from things just growing/expanding. Luckily I haven’t been struck with nausea/sickness yet. I have been feeling a little off at night, but I wouldn’t call it nausea. I’ve basically just been going to bed if I start not feeling well. I’ve heard that the nausea starts for a lot of people around 9-10 weeks, so I keep expecting it to be right around the corner.
@northbeach3 the NP is from the ob clinic, I’ll see different obs throughout my pregnancy since they all rotate for on-call delivery. so it’s recommended to see all, if possible. Im just hoping it will be okay. I won’t get a referral to a high risk ob even though the NP dx me as high risk due to ivf. *shrugs* but I guess it’s okay.
After my visit yesterday, I did a bunch of prenatal blood work and an early glucose test - my mother has a history of diabetes so NP recommended having one done as it increases me chance of gestational diabetes - not the worst tasting drink but it is quite sweet and the 1 hr wait is dreadfully long! I also opt to have the simple prenatal screening - 2 blood draws at different weeks of pregnancy and an u/s (forgot what it’s called). We will just wait for 20wks for gender. My next follow up appt with the ob won’t be until 12/5.
Oh, NP also mentioned at 20wks I will have a more detailed u/s because I went through ivf to make sure there are no problems with baby. All this is so new to me
@mrsyng Don't worry too much about the "high risk" label due to IVF. I see my OB like any other preggo lady, but I did go to a high risk doctor for my 20 week ultrasound / anatomy scan. Doing a follow-up one just because my baby was wild! lol But I don't have to stay with the practice and will continue as normal was my OB. Do whatever blood work you feel comfortable with like @mbradfo2 said. I opted out of a few due to having genetic testing already done. Enjoy your pregnancy! Some of the tests are like before said all "what ifs." Glad you got to do an early glucose test! FX everything comes back great for you!!
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
@kristimh80 thanks. I think I will also see the high risk ob for u/s for the 20wk scan too... but not 100% sure. I’ll just wait to see.
Btw, I failed the glucose test by 5 points. Results came in at 145!! I’m so sad about it. I saw my results online and just knew they were going to call. I now have to do a 3 hr glucose test.... idk how I’ll survive there, it’s such a long wait even with a book & electronics. Fx, I’ll pass!
@mrsyng my appt is 11/28. I’m so sorry to hear that you failed the glucose test! A 3 hr test sounds awful but hopefully everything will turn out okay. You should find a show you can watch on your phone or tablet that helps the time to pass!
@more14@mayflower513@mbradfo2 thank you for ur notes and advice on testing I have booked an appointment for NT scan for 21st and 2 blood tests as that is the only thing covered by my insurance.
@kfs825 congratulations on graduation. I think with you all of the September has graduated. That was a great turnaround for September. I have same symptoms as you have nothing more.
@mrsyng food to know your ultrasound went well and sorry that u failed 1 hr glucose test. Hopefully will pass 3 hour one. I wasn’t even told about glucose test so many that comes later.
I got my sonoline B and found the heartbeat without any problem. I am glad I bought it gives me lot of peace of mind. R u guys planning to announce ? I am not planning to until week 20 and that too to a close circle. Hope I won’t show too much until then.
@bkatp I’m going to try to hold off for as long as I can with the announcing. Only a few people actually know as of right now since they knew when the transferred happened. And I want to say most or some of my family members MAY know (I have huge family) since I’m assuming my mom has told some w/out my permission but no one other than the ones I have personally told has said anything or asked me about my pregnancy.
So I will officially announce when I’m ready or not... not sure if I will ever be ready to announce.
Re: Sep 2018 FET
@northbeach3 and @mrsyng when are your OB appointments?
My NP visit will be next week on Wednesday - 11wks. Excited to get to see the little one again, it will be 2wk1d since the graduation u/s. Appt to actually see the ob?? I have no idea since I’m not sure how their process works but hopefully not too long after the np visit. Fx, everything goes well. Oh and my sonoline b finally arrived - can’t wait to test it out later. Hoping I won’t have such a difficult time with finding the heartbeat.
I should say now in case I'm not on anymore, that I am going to disappear for 2 weeks, leaving Sunday, so don't think I've dropped off the face of the earth, lol. I will be electronics free, chilling out, at sea. Aaahhh. And hopefully not vomiting, haha!
@MomifbyseaI think it is normal to see every 4 weeks at a regular ob/gyn wait will definitely make me anxious until I get used to it. I hope my ob is nice person to accommodate few u/s in between
happy and safe travels
@mrsyng that sounds very frustrating. I’m not expecting much from my first OB appt (nov 14 at 11w). Last time, we met, she did a Pap smear, and then referred me to high risk scan at 12w which I didn’t make. She did give me a PG a book but that was it. The shift in care sucks! I assume I’ll have to wait to get in to see high risk techs 12w for me is thanksgiving so probably won’t be until the following week (which could be four weeks since last scan!).
@bkatp so jealous of your lack of MS symptoms. Nausea is less severe but comes and goes in waves. My acupuncturist put some mustard seeds to indicate where the pressure points are near my wrists to alleviate nausea. Will see if that provides any relief.
Happy weekend everyone!!
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)
@bkatp I’m hoping that during the np visit there won’t be too much bloodwork going on. During orientation, the Rn had mentioned quite a few blood work & Pap smear - in my head I was “omg - I have had like 90% these test done prior to IVF/FET!!!” As for symptoms - I don’t have much going on either - just fatigue & occasionally major gas lol and annoying acid reflux. I gave up trying to adjust my diet to reduce the acid, it helped but not by much so I picked up Pepcid and it works wonders!! 2 days with no acid reflux - oh and I’ve never burped so much in my life until now.
@northbeach3 It is frustrating but I’ll just have to adjust. Fx your 11th wk ob visit goes well and that you get to see your high risk ob soon! I hope you ms/nausea starts to subside and I believe by next week it should - according to what I’ve read?
Sono B update: it took what seemed like a lifetime & many breaks in between. But I was finally able to locate LO’s heartbeat, it’s every faint on the monitor but it’s there and beating.
I tried to find our home doppler tips thread (it was one of the first or second tri check-ins in the past few months) but had no luck. Maybe someone else can find it for you
I found the home doppler to be such a lifesaver when you're in the early stages before you can feel movement -- and even when you -can- feel movement since you often second guess yourself (at least I did).
I wish our RE's would just see us through the entire pregnancy. Going to the regular OB feels like such a demotion...and I really like my OB! It just wasn't the one-on-one attention and care I got from my RE's office. At the regular OB, I was just another preggo lady so when I called with questions or concerns, I sometimes felt like they weren't taking me seriously.
I know that at my OB, some of the bloodwork they were required to run for the state's department of health guidelines -- even though I had gotten it earlier. Mostly the STD and HIV panels and those kinds of things.
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."
My RN did bloodwork that was missing from transfer documentation but they didn’t have provision to my FET date in their system so they put my last LMP which is obviously not correct as I was on Lupron and estrogen for longer than normal period length. She said that will be corrected at ultrasound
@northbeach3 I should probably consider myself lucky but not having symptoms doesn’t help during the wait. Once I get Doppler it will definitely ease my worry I think.
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)
How cool! I didn't get any 3d pictures until my later ultrasounds; not seen a 3d one for a 10 weeker! Baby looks super comfy in there
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."
Think nausea is lessening, which is helpful. Still freaks me out, but still have other symptoms. Trying to decide if my boobs look bigger.
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)
@bkatp @more14The 2 ultrasounds and NT are not standard in every pregnancy. It’s typically either NIPT (blood test like panorama, counsyl etc), or an ultrasound and blood test. It’s redundant to do both. I don’t know about the under 34 thing either... I was 30 my first pregnancy and we only did NIPT and no one ever said anything about it being less accurate. I don’t see what age would have to do with it?
My OB prefers to just run the NIPT (the dna test) rather than NT scans and bloodwork, whatever the age of the patient. I've never heard of it being less accurate under 34. That being said, NIPT is still fairly new and working out some issues with how the results are calculated. It's typically pretty accurate though. NT scan and bloodwork is an older method .
That being said, don't feel pressured to run any tests you don't feel comfortable with. I always looked at the testing as a "what if" scenario -- if it suggested high risk, would it change anything for me? And what does high risk mean -- 1/70 is still a fairly small chance. I wasn't able to run any of the screening bloodworks due to the vanishing twin (skews results) and just opted for the A/S to look for any markers that might show issues. I consulted with both my OB and pediatrician on this and they agreed that it should be more than sufficient. Most of the disorders we are concerned with on these early tests (trisomies, heart issues, neural tube defects) are almost definitely going to present with some markers in the anatomy screening. From there, I decided that we could consult further with other doctors and make up some plans. That being said, my anatomy screening was perfect and baby was healthy and fine. Do what you feel comfortable with for your family and your child. Consider your options and decide on a plan of action. This is your pregnancy, not your OB's. We always need to be our best advocates!
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."
It was an abdominal u/s since I’m 11wks today so the photo isn’t as clear and her measurements we’re slightly off. Bummer! It is what it is. But baby’s fhr is 185bpm
i spoke too soon this morning. I waited too long to get out of bed and make something to eat. I showered and got dressed and then had to bee line for the sink bc of nausea. Lesson learned, eat something immediately to curb puke!
How are you managing @Mrsyng? Do you get another referral to OB or high risk specialist? What’s next?
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 The only symptoms I have are having to pee ALL the time, fatigue, and pain in my upper tailbone, I guess from things just growing/expanding. Luckily I haven’t been struck with nausea/sickness yet. I have been feeling a little off at night, but I wouldn’t call it nausea. I’ve basically just been going to bed if I start not feeling well. I’ve heard that the nausea starts for a lot of people around 9-10 weeks, so I keep expecting it to be right around the corner.
After my visit yesterday, I did a bunch of prenatal blood work and an early glucose test - my mother has a history of diabetes so NP recommended having one done as it increases me chance of gestational diabetes - not the worst tasting drink but it is quite sweet and the 1 hr wait is dreadfully long! I also opt to have the simple prenatal screening - 2 blood draws at different weeks of pregnancy and an u/s (forgot what it’s called). We will just wait for 20wks for gender. My next follow up appt with the
ob won’t be until 12/5.
Oh, NP also mentioned at 20wks I will have a more detailed u/s because I went through ivf to make sure there are no problems with baby. All this is so new to me
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
Btw, I failed the glucose test by 5 points. Results came in at 145!! I’m so sad about it. I saw my results online and just knew they were going to call.
@kfs825 congratulations on graduation. I think with you all of the September has graduated. That was a great turnaround for September. I have same symptoms as you have nothing more.
@mrsyng food to know your ultrasound went well and sorry that u failed 1 hr glucose test. Hopefully will pass 3 hour one. I wasn’t even told about glucose test so many that comes later.
I got my sonoline B and found the heartbeat without any problem. I am glad I bought it gives me lot of peace of mind. R u guys planning to announce ? I am not planning to until week 20 and that too to a close circle. Hope I won’t show too much until then.
So I will officially announce when I’m ready or not... not sure if I will ever be ready to announce.