@MamaK225 the one I received was called QNatal, but yes — it screened for the three trisomies (all negative, thankfully!) and for sex of baby. I got my results in a week, which was a huge surprise! I was expecting no earlier than this friday.
@Lotus_2008 thank you! I was floored when she said girl. I’ve always been a big believer in mama intuition, but mine was way off this time! There’s always a chance the bloodwork just missed the Y chromosome, but the chance is really small.
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The panda exresse close to my house like hoards their teriyaki sauce. You're supposed to get one side of sauce with each teriyaki chicken you vuy. And we had five (3 kids, 2 adults.) My mom asked twice if they oup the sauce in the bag and they said yes. She gets here and there's none at all in the bag. So my mom being the true petty mvp she is went back to the restaurant to get it.
Well... morning sickness took a turn for the worse and now I'm in the hospital waiting for an IV. Surprise surprise my veins are non-existent because I'm dehydrated & have kept nothing down today. I hate morning sickness so bad.
I told my friend today at lunch that I was pregnant. I think it went well but I really hope I didn't cause any hurt feelings. I felt like in person was the best option over texting and a phone call. I won't see her again for a while and I have gone round and round about this for 6 weeks. I knew sitting there with her today that I needed to tell her. Waiting any longer would've been hurtful in its own way. I told her how I struggled with the right time because I so remember the feelings of jealousy and hurt for myself and even if she felt that way I completely understood and because we're so close I wanted to tell her. She took it so well. She was so sweet. She is NOT a hugger and doesn't get super emotional but she gave me a huge hug and said she was sad for herself but really happy for me and really glad I told her.
We have a double date with her and husband coming up in like two weeks and I am really excited to just hang out and not have any secrets and just enjoy each other. They are going to start trying again this month and I praying and praying and praying they get their take home baby asap. I can't stop crying over a combination of relief that she knows, sadness for her, and happy that it went well. Loss sucks so badly. I wish I had been able to tell her while she had a giant, round belly and felt completely miserable. MC is the fucking worst.
@WinchesterGirl ugg sorry you ended up needing fluids, I hope you had a good phlebotomist. I have no patients for crap poking of the veins. @lilmamabebe3 so glad it went well with your freind
*TW*
TTC 1/2012 Diagnosed : unexplained infertility 6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015 TTC #3 5/2016 Restarted Fertility tx IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
@lilmamabebe3 That is good it went well with your friend.
My MIL is texting DH that she thinks I'm pregnant. She lives in another state so it's not anything I've done. I'm a little afraid my dad told her. I told my immediate family pretty quickly for a couple of reasons including that they knew about IVF, but DH hasn't felt comfortable sharing with his family yet. My dad mentioned my MIL messaged him on FB the other day when I talked to him last night and I didn't think to say she doesn't know about the pregnancy...
@zamora_spin yikes! my mom doesn't know yet, but my MIL does. My sister concocted this crazy story where they'd run in to each other (they don't live in the same city) and my MIL would spill the beans. That's really odd that she was messaging your dad. Did your DH respond?
@lilmamabebe3 I'm glad to hear things went well with your friend. it is such a tough place. I'm glad she was honest with you and said she was sad. sounds like a strong friendship.
@WinchesterGirl oh no! hoping you don't have to stay overnight. that is miserable. GL and be sure to update us.
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@avrilmai Maybe it's not that crazy of a story that your sister made up! My MIL is a weirdo but did have a valid reason for contacting my dad as we had a death in our family recently. I checked with my dad and he said he didn't tell her directly but it sounds like he said some things (like that he is waiting until I can travel) that set off her alarms. DH didn't respond so then she sent me a bunch of texts and flat out asked me and told me she wouldn't tell a soul (please, you will clearly tell everyone you know). I had to really think how to respond because I didn't want to lie. I said we're hoping for a baby and pursuing IVF, and that *TW I've had a number of miscarriages end TW* so the next time I'm pregnant and we feel assured enough by our doctor that things are going well we'll let her know. I'm super pissed she asked. What does she expect me to do, confirm I'm pregnant over text message while I'm at work? Does she not have enough respect for me to allow me to announce a pregnancy in my own way in my own time?
@zamora_spin - Gotta love family. I don't know why people want to be all up in others' reproductive business.
Oh no, @WinchesterGirl - so sorry to hear. Do they think it's HG or just severe morning sickness? You're earlier in August, aren't you? So closer to the beginning of the second trimester? Hope you feel better soon!
**History in Spoiler**
Me-35, DH-36 - TTC since 08/10 Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count IUI#1 - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM IVF#1 - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil) ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day) FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok) FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)
Well... 6 sticks and an arm ultrasound later they got my IV in. We are still here and will be a few more hours. Really missing DS and ready to get this out of my arm!
@WinchesterGirl I'm sorry you're having to deal with such bad morning sickness and dehydration. I hope you can go home soon.
@zamora_spin my MIL asked me too and I was only like 5 weeks and **TW** we have also had a loss and I just wanted to know everything looked on track **end TW** and I am still so annoyed she asked. She knows what we went through, so I feel like she should understand us just wanting to announce in our own time. It sounds like you handled your MIL really well.
I shared an article on maternity leave earlier today and my MIL texted my H asking if I’m pregnant. He didn’t confirm or deny. We mailed them a frame with the ultrasound that arrived TODAY, and she texted him asking “is this what I think it is?”. So when she called after opening it, it was just so awkward and anti climactic and I’m really bummed. I regularly share similar articles on social media and for whatever reason they decided this time was when they would assume it meant something.
@zamora_spin it infuriates me when people ask if you are pregnant. There are a few possible scenarios here 1. yes I am pregnant and not ready to tell you. 2. Nope, whyd you ask, do I look fat? 3. Nope, we are still trying but thanks for rubbing salt in the wound.
My MIL is a real peach. *TW* after our first loss 7.5 years ago she said, "Well it was not really a baby anyway." Same crazy lady wishes her dog happy mothers day. Ever since that moment I am pretty tight lipped about our family planing around her. When we were trying for number 3 she excitedly said, "I have this feeling, and I am ALWAYS right about these things, that you are pregnant! Are you?" I stared at her with the dirtiest look and said, "Nope, thanks for the reminder though." The only reason she found out about this one is because we needed FIL to babysit our kids so DH could take me to the ER. That night she was house sitting for someone and was mad at us because we were stuck in the ER for about 6.5 hours, which stopped FIL from being able to bring her dinner.
11/2010 Diagnosed with PCOS
10/31/11 M/C at 9 weeks 1/12/13 DD was born 4/9/16 DS was born 9/17 CP 6/23/18 BFP EDD 3/4/19
@Allycat11 - Yikes. Some people have no idea how awful the things they say and do really are and how they impact others. I completely agree on NEVER asking anyone if they're pregnant. If someone is AND they want you to know, you will know. It's no one else's damn business.
@WinchesterGirl - Feeling better this morning? Hope they didn't keep you too late.
**History in Spoiler**
Me-35, DH-36 - TTC since 08/10 Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count IUI#1 - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM IVF#1 - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil) ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day) FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok) FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)
@Lotus_2008 I just saw this comment (after asking you on the Group 2 thread if you'd found out already, haha), CONGRATULATIONS! I was so nervous when I found out my 2nd was a boy (my first is a girl), but I can't imagine my life without him now.
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@MamaK225 There isn’t a thread. I’m with you on MYODB! My husband is always like why don’t you know this, this, or that about your friends and I’m like because. If they wanted me to know, they would’ve told me. I don’t really need to know what someone’s husband does for a living or if someone has siblings. He thinks that is sooo strange.
@Allycat11 I’m seething after reading that. She’s lucky you haven’t flown off the handle at her.
People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
How I feel all of the time. My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI Back on Levothyroxine FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 1st Beta on 7dpt 93 2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule. Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017 New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@peachy0709 I took fish oil prenatals w/ my daughter for a hot second. Neverrrrrr again. I don't know what brand I have... I picked them up at Target or Walmart, haha.
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@peachy0709 - so I’m not 100% sure this would work with prenatals with fish oil, but for regular fish oil supplements, the trick to reducing side effects (like fishy burps) is to store the capsules in the freezer. Might be worth a try. Maybe throw a few in a ziplock bad in there and see if it works before you throw the whole bottle in there 😂
@peachy0709 I take Zahler brand prenatals. What I like about them is that they have a lot of what I need and I only need to take two gel caps per day. They have iron and DHA as well as the more bio-available form of folate, methylfolate. The box says the DHA is from fish oil but I have never noticed a fish oil taste or smell at all, even with my current super sniffer. I will go home and smell them again to make sure tonight and report back. I've heard that the Smarty Pants brand (which come in a gummy) is pretty palatable while pregnant, they also have fish oil. I've tried them and again, never noticed any kind of fish oil taste/smell. The problem is DHA is pretty highly recommended to take during pregnancy and fish oil is the most common source. If you search on Amazon for "vegan prenatal with DHA" you will find some prenatals that have a plant based DHA source.
I'm currently taking Ritual's prenatal and they were fine until recently and I get that fishy taste later (yuck). I had no issues with fish oil with DD1, but with DD2 I had HG so I honestly didn't even try to take pre-natals (possibly FFC-worthy??) because there was no use until the third trimester.
So I'm a huge weenie and can't take large pills (except, apparently, after a c-section #pillcutter) so I always buy chewables. I use SmartyPants and I LOVE them. They have DHA, Omega3s, etc. And they're available for subscription on Amazon. They taste great and don't turn into a huge gummy mess or have a weird vitamin-y taste. I also buy their kid's vitamins for DD.
**History in Spoiler**
Me-35, DH-36 - TTC since 08/10 Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count IUI#1 - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM IVF#1 - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium) FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil) ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day) FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok) FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used) FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)
We have a ton of lunch meetings where I work. A ton! This week was a 4 day work week and I had 3 and that's not abnormal. The company provides lunch for us for these meetings and they typically just order a variety of stuff from whatever place (Panera, Piada, local pizza shops, etc.) and everyone picks something as they come in. I told our department assistants that I was pregnant as a secret (because of food aversions and restrictions) and they have come to take my personal order every time. They really don't have to do that and I have been so touched and I am so grateful for their thoughtfulness.
So here's the question: should I get them an amazon gift card with a thank you note or should I nominate them for an award? It feels like a more personal touch which is why I am thinking of the gift card, but it is always really nice to be called out for a job way, way well done publicly. The awards here are really exciting and everyone wants one. I am just not sure which way to go. You can't do both.
@lilmamabebe3 What kind of awards are they? Is it something your job does every year - would it be happening sometime soonish or a long way from now? I think it’s great to acknowledge the extra effort anyone is making to make you feel more comfortable, especially with discretion. Either choice sounds great!
@lilmamabebe3 Hands down the amazon gift card and a thank you note. No to the award because their job well done was going above and beyond for you in a way that was outside of the norm of job descriptions (not business related at all), imo.
People think we become mothers when we give birth but the truth is we become mothers the moment we start calling our babies to us in our thoughts, dreams and prayers. Some paths are short and some are so long that you can easily forget where you were headed.
How I feel all of the time. My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI Back on Levothyroxine FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt, 1st Beta on 7dpt 93 2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule. Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017 New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
@MamaK225 just a heads up. I was doing the subscription on Amazon for the Smarty Pants and found that I was actually paying a lot more at times. I switched to just ordering it on my own and have found it saves me some $$. Amazon often has the Smarty Pants vitamins in the deal of the day.
So, I take the Smarty Pants right now, but lately they've been too sweet for me. They also don't contain iron, and I've had to add in an iron supplement separately. I was told to not take the iron and the vitamins at the same time bc the vitamin may reduce iron absorption. I'm considering a switch when this bottle runs out. The main thing my OB stressed about vitamins when I went in for my preconception visit was to make sure there was folic acid and DHA.
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@lilmamabebe3 I guess it depends on how public you want to be... as in will the awards happen before everyone at works knows your pregnant and or your ready for them to know your pregnant? If so I might do the gift card, otherwise the work accolade sounds like a great option.
*TW*
TTC 1/2012 Diagnosed : unexplained infertility 6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015 TTC #3 5/2016 Restarted Fertility tx IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
Thoughts on a thread for NT/NIPT Discussion and another thread for Baby’s Sex? Since some of us are starting to have these early screenings and getting results?
The awards would be next month. But if I nominated them now they would know now.
I think I may just do the amazon gift cards for now and look for a way to nominate them for something different. I have just been really blown away by how discrete and kind they've been.
@lilmamabebe3 that is a tough call. I think I would do the gift card because, as you said, it is more personal. It sounds like they have honored your request for discretion and it would be nice for them to know that you've notice and appreciate it. also, as other have said, would the awards be after others know, would the department assistants have to wait to hear how appreciative you are?
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@Avrilmai I have always heard that about iron too, that it's better to take it separately or with vitamin C. I've always had low iron (frequently turned away from giving blood). In my pre-ttc life I would often forget to take my iron pills. FWIW, since taking a prenatal with iron my iron is generally not low, so it seems to be doing something (I probably don't get a ton of iron from food as I don't eat meat). It's definitely something to watch though, my sister had horribly low iron while pregnant and was on a high dose of separate iron but it didn't seem to help.
@zamora_spin I don't eat a lot of meat, I don't really care for it. I actually started taking a prenatal vitamin before we were TTC since they tend to have more iron. I randomly worry about having a low iron count in pregnancy. Just one more question to put on my list for my OB!
TTC#1 10/2016 TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each. BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021 planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks, some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
A note on prenatals, especially if you switch, make sure you are taking the right amount. I had only taken one kind ever (1 pill per day) until last summer when I switched to gummies at the advice of my OB. Didn’t realize until two weeks in I was supposed to be taking two per day. 🤦🏻♀️
Re: Weekly Randoms, 1/21
@Lotus_2008 thank you! I was floored when she said girl. I’ve always been a big believer in mama intuition, but mine was way off this time! There’s always a chance the bloodwork just missed the Y chromosome, but the chance is really small.
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We have a double date with her and husband coming up in like two weeks and I am really excited to just hang out and not have any secrets and just enjoy each other. They are going to start trying again this month and I praying and praying and praying they get their take home baby asap. I can't stop crying over a combination of relief that she knows, sadness for her, and happy that it went well. Loss sucks so badly. I wish I had been able to tell her while she had a giant, round belly and felt completely miserable. MC is the fucking worst.
@lilmamabebe3 so glad it went well with your freind
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
My MIL is texting DH that she thinks I'm pregnant. She lives in another state so it's not anything I've done. I'm a little afraid my dad told her. I told my immediate family pretty quickly for a couple of reasons including that they knew about IVF, but DH hasn't felt comfortable sharing with his family yet. My dad mentioned my MIL messaged him on FB the other day when I talked to him last night and I didn't think to say she doesn't know about the pregnancy...
@lilmamabebe3 I'm glad to hear things went well with your friend. it is such a tough place. I'm glad she was honest with you and said she was sad. sounds like a strong friendship.
@WinchesterGirl oh no! hoping you don't have to stay overnight. that is miserable. GL and be sure to update us.
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
Oh no, @WinchesterGirl - so sorry to hear. Do they think it's HG or just severe morning sickness? You're earlier in August, aren't you? So closer to the beginning of the second trimester? Hope you feel better soon!
Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
IUI#1 - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
IVF#1 - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
@zamora_spin my MIL asked me too and I was only like 5 weeks and **TW** we have also had a loss and I just wanted to know everything looked on track **end TW** and I am still so annoyed she asked. She knows what we went through, so I feel like she should understand us just wanting to announce in our own time. It sounds like you handled your MIL really well.
I shared an article on maternity leave earlier today and my MIL texted my H asking if I’m pregnant. He didn’t confirm or deny. We mailed them a frame with the ultrasound that arrived TODAY, and she texted him asking “is this what I think it is?”. So when she called after opening it, it was just so awkward and anti climactic and I’m really bummed. I regularly share similar articles on social media and for whatever reason they decided this time was when they would assume it meant something.
Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
IUI#1 - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
IVF#1 - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)
@dogmomma096 That sucks! Why do people feel like they need to guess? You’re trying to make it fun and exciting and they’re ruining it.
My MIL is a real peach. *TW* after our first loss 7.5 years ago she said, "Well it was not really a baby anyway." Same crazy lady wishes her dog happy mothers day. Ever since that moment I am pretty tight lipped about our family planing around her. When we were trying for number 3 she excitedly said, "I have this feeling, and I am ALWAYS right about these things, that you are pregnant! Are you?" I stared at her with the dirtiest look and said, "Nope, thanks for the reminder though." The only reason she found out about this one is because we needed FIL to babysit our kids so DH could take me to the ER. That night she was house sitting for someone and was mad at us because we were stuck in the ER for about 6.5 hours, which stopped FIL from being able to bring her dinner.
1/12/13 DD was born
4/9/16 DS was born
9/17 CP
6/23/18 BFP EDD 3/4/19
@WinchesterGirl - Feeling better this morning? Hope they didn't keep you too late.
Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
IUI#1 - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
IVF#1 - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)
FORMER USERNAME: @runningisrad
Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
IUI#1 - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
IVF#1 - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)
@Allycat11 I’m seething after reading that. She’s lucky you haven’t flown off the handle at her.
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
FORMER USERNAME: @runningisrad
Me - anovulatory, non-Insulin PCOS, DH - low end of "normal" sperm count
IUI#1 - 02/15 - Cancelled due to scrubbed sperm count <1MM
IVF#1 - 08/15 - 13x5-day blastocysts (ranging from AA-BB, most are 5 or 6), not PGS, on ice
FET#1 - 10/15 - 1 emb - BFP (DD 07/16) (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#2 - 07/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#3 - 08/17 - 1 emb - BFN (estrace + PIO sesame oil + prometrium)
FET#4 - 10/17 - 2 emb - BFN (changed to estrace + prometrium because of allergic reaction to PIO sesame oil)
ERA Testing - 12/17 - window moved (-1 day)
FET#5 - 03/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
Karyotype Testing - 04/18 - Negative (we're ok)
FET#6 - 06/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#7 - 10/18 - 2 emb - BFN (estrace + prometrium, ERA-timing used)
FET#8 - 11/18 - 2 emb - BFP; looks like one baby is going to make it, DD is due 8/16 (though likely to be 8/9)
We have a ton of lunch meetings where I work. A ton! This week was a 4 day work week and I had 3 and that's not abnormal. The company provides lunch for us for these meetings and they typically just order a variety of stuff from whatever place (Panera, Piada, local pizza shops, etc.) and everyone picks something as they come in. I told our department assistants that I was pregnant as a secret (because of food aversions and restrictions) and they have come to take my personal order every time. They really don't have to do that and I have been so touched and I am so grateful for their thoughtfulness.
So here's the question: should I get them an amazon gift card with a thank you note or should I nominate them for an award? It feels like a more personal touch which is why I am thinking of the gift card, but it is always really nice to be called out for a job way, way well done publicly. The awards here are really exciting and everyone wants one. I am just not sure which way to go. You can't do both.
My 7 Year Journey ***Tw in spoiler***
IVF #1 - September 2018; Follistim, Menopur, Cetrotide & Lupron/HCG combo trigger; PGS; ICSI
Back on Levothyroxine
FET #1 - October 2018; cancelled, all PGS aneuploid
FET #1 - November 30th, transferred anyway
Wondfo BFP 5dp5dt, CB Digi 6dpt,
1st Beta on 7dpt 93
2nd Beta on 10dpt 510!
TTC #1 since 2011. Tried for 5 years before we knew there was a one year rule.
Diag w/MS 2016; w/PCOS & IF 2017
New RE 2018; PCOS diagnosis taken away, IF due to ovary adhesions, but prev. RE insists PCOS IF
IUI
IUI #1 July 2017 w/100mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #2 October 2017 w/50mg Clo+trigger; BFN; benched w/big cysts
IUI #3 February 2018 w/5mg Femara+trigger; low P
BFP February; mc March; Subclinical hypothyroid started Levothyroxine
IUI #4 March 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Medicated cycle & TI April 2018 w/7.5mg Femara+trigger; BFN
Tried several cycles on our own; all BFN
So, I take the Smarty Pants right now, but lately they've been too sweet for me. They also don't contain iron, and I've had to add in an iron supplement separately. I was told to not take the iron and the vitamins at the same time bc the vitamin may reduce iron absorption. I'm considering a switch when this bottle runs out. The main thing my OB stressed about vitamins when I went in for my preconception visit was to make sure there was folic acid and DHA.
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
I think I may just do the amazon gift cards for now and look for a way to nominate them for something different. I have just been really blown away by how discrete and kind they've been.
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"
TTC#1 10/2016
TTC/IF:included medicated cycles, IUIs and 2 rounds of IVF with 1 embryo each.
BFP finally in 12/2018
TTC#2 06/2021
planning FET
"Some days are diamonds, some days are rocks,
some doors are open, some roads are blocked"