@pirateduck It's for insulin-resistant PCOS, so simultaneously helping with ovulation and helping regulate hormones in general. I've read it's good for helping prevent GD in PCOS pregnancies, which is one reason I'm hesitant to get off it. You're right though, it will be easier with fewer voices giving instruction!
I had my check up yesterday at 7w5d and was told I can stop the estrogen at 8w and will need to continue my progesterone until 10w. I have been on shots every 3 days and 1 suppository 3x a day. At 8w I can cut back to either shots daily(ouch) or suppositories 2x a day.....I will go with the suppositories until 10w. Heartbeat at 160. Tears of joy as I had a lot of fears before seeing that flicker on the screen.
I’m on day 4 of half dosage progesterone. I don’t really feel any different, so that seems like a good thing. A few more days and I should be done entirely. I also have an OB appointment in that time. After this i think I will be 100% with the OB and done with the RE. Baby steps.
It’s now been a week without progesterone. No drama. I feel a small bit of relief but it’s still hard to believe this baby is real. I do have a scan today, so though nervous, I am looking forward to that. I hope you ladies are doing well. Are you excited about being pregnant or still in disbelief like I am? I wish it was easier to be straight up excited and fully enjoy this time in my life.
@pirateduck I have a home doppler and I *think* I can get both babys' HB's, but I'm still in disbelief. I'm waiting for my 14 week appt to tell anyone because I can't believe both babies are really okay. Hopefully I get good NIPT results and have a good US. Then maybe I'll start believing it??
Week 12 today! And officially my last day of progesterone. I have a few more and thought about taking them, but I realize that pushing it to 12 weeks was not really necessary so taking more will be pointless.
@pirateduck agree. I'm still in disbelief. I think after my appointment today it will help make this seem more real. But honestly, It probably won't feel real until I can feel the babe move.
@kylelee23 I also have an appointment today. I say the same thing, maybe after this appointment I'll believe it more, but I have said that for every appointment! Good luck today.
@splashmountain good luck stopping the progesterone. I was nervous about it, but honestly I feel a bit better physically, the indigestion isn't as horrible. Also I've switched to bigger lunches and smaller dinners which I think has helped overall.
@ruby696 I'm sure with two it's not easy! I think the placenta(s) have their own heartbeat sound as well, just to complicate matters!
@pirateduck The placentas sound like wind through trees (so cool), so it's pretty easy to distinguish. But I definitely have a lot of noise going on in there!
@splashmountain I was scared to stop Progesterone too, but now I'm so glad I'm done with it. My bloating got a little better, which was nice. Otherwise, nothing changed.
Don't know how i missed this convo all month but thought i would jump in:
EDD/How far along are you: 9+5 with one
IF Diagnosis: Minimal eggs and minimal sperm make it hard to make a baby ;-)
What did it take to get here: See spoiler below but we ended up using donor eggs. Nothing will make you more grateful to be pregnant than knowing someone else (ours was anonymous) put herself through weeks of shots and appts to help a stranger make a baby.
Questions/Comments:I cannot wait to stop injections, i feel like i have been doing them for ever.
Our Journey:
Me: 40 TTC since 2017 3/18-9/18- IUI's 11/18- IVF #1 1/19- IVF #2 8/19- DE Cycle #1- 5 PGS tested normal 9/19- FET #1- SUCCESS! May 2020 10/21- FET #2- SUCCESS! July 2022
@cmhme I missed this thread for a few weeks too, and recently found it again. I don't necessarily define my pregnancy by my IF but it certainly impacts my mindset (whether I want it to or not). Do you know when you get to stop injections?
IF diagnosis: I never really got a specific diagnosis. H had lowish numbers that improved with supplements and I had a borderline lowish amh level.
To get here: This is my third pregnancy and it took 3 unmedicated IUIs (with a number of cancelled cycles in between) this time. I opted out of doing progesterone this time because it was way too expensive compared to my former clinic and apparently not really necessary for an unmedicated cycle. My first pregnancy was a successful 1st IUI (femara) and my second pregnancy took 2 IUIs (unmedicated) Both previous pregnancies ended with living children, both girls. Pretty sure this will be my last pregnancy because I’m now 40 and exhausted.
Comments: IF has had a pretty big impact on me. Even with two living children I still carry a lot of resentment for all the people who seem to have it so easy and carefree. I’m not open about my IF struggles and I seem to know so many women who just get pregnant on the first try omg squee! I cringe at pregnancy announcements. I still have anxiety and a hard time believing things will be ok, although it’s gotten better over time.
@pirateduck 11/12. Probably going to need to celebrate :-)
Our Journey:
Me: 40 TTC since 2017 3/18-9/18- IUI's 11/18- IVF #1 1/19- IVF #2 8/19- DE Cycle #1- 5 PGS tested normal 9/19- FET #1- SUCCESS! May 2020 10/21- FET #2- SUCCESS! July 2022
@ruby696 So you mentioned placentas sounding like wind through the trees. I just read about everything the placenta does and what our bodies do to make them and i was blown away. I kept reading facts to my hubby (who didnt seem as impressed as a side note). Knowing you can hear them too is icing on the cake of their amazingness.
Our Journey:
Me: 40 TTC since 2017 3/18-9/18- IUI's 11/18- IVF #1 1/19- IVF #2 8/19- DE Cycle #1- 5 PGS tested normal 9/19- FET #1- SUCCESS! May 2020 10/21- FET #2- SUCCESS! July 2022
Just had my NT scan... it's feeling more real, this is the first US where the baby really looked like a baby! I could see the little face and arms and legs and it was moving and I am in love. It's really real.
@brettanomyces I hear you on the bitterness. My first pregnancy went perfectly and I have my amazing S, my next 2 I lost and it took 14 months after #3 to get pg with this one. I'm glad there are so many who don't struggle, but I do wish people could be more empathetic. And I HATE when people ask what we hope it is. My answer is always "alive". Hopefully some day our bitterness will go away, but until that time, just know you're not alone 😊
Re: PGAIF - October
@splashmountain good luck stopping the progesterone. I was nervous about it, but honestly I feel a bit better physically, the indigestion isn't as horrible. Also I've switched to bigger lunches and smaller dinners which I think has helped overall.
@ruby696 I'm sure with two it's not easy! I think the placenta(s) have their own heartbeat sound as well, just to complicate matters!
@splashmountain I was scared to stop Progesterone too, but now I'm so glad I'm done with it. My bloating got a little better, which was nice. Otherwise, nothing changed.
@kylelee23 Good luck today!
IF Diagnosis: Minimal eggs and minimal sperm make it hard to make a baby ;-)
What did it take to get here: See spoiler below but we ended up using donor eggs. Nothing will make you more grateful to be pregnant than knowing someone else (ours was anonymous) put herself through weeks of shots and appts to help a stranger make a baby.
Questions/Comments:I cannot wait to stop injections, i feel like i have been doing them for ever.
TTC since 2017
3/18-9/18- IUI's
11/18- IVF #1
1/19- IVF #2
8/19- DE Cycle #1- 5 PGS tested normal
9/19- FET #1- SUCCESS! May 2020
10/21- FET #2- SUCCESS! July 2022
IF diagnosis: I never really got a specific diagnosis. H had lowish numbers that improved with supplements and I had a borderline lowish amh level.
To get here: This is my third pregnancy and it took 3 unmedicated IUIs (with a number of cancelled cycles in between) this time. I opted out of doing progesterone this time because it was way too expensive compared to my former clinic and apparently not really necessary for an unmedicated cycle. My first pregnancy was a successful 1st IUI (femara) and my second pregnancy took 2 IUIs (unmedicated) Both previous pregnancies ended with living children, both girls. Pretty sure this will be my last pregnancy because I’m now 40 and exhausted.
Comments: IF has had a pretty big impact on me. Even with two living children I still carry a lot of resentment for all the people who seem to have it so easy and carefree. I’m not open about my IF struggles and I seem to know so many women who just get pregnant on the first try omg squee! I cringe at pregnancy announcements. I still have anxiety and a hard time believing things will be ok, although it’s gotten better over time.
TTC since 2017
3/18-9/18- IUI's
11/18- IVF #1
1/19- IVF #2
8/19- DE Cycle #1- 5 PGS tested normal
9/19- FET #1- SUCCESS! May 2020
10/21- FET #2- SUCCESS! July 2022
TTC since 2017
3/18-9/18- IUI's
11/18- IVF #1
1/19- IVF #2
8/19- DE Cycle #1- 5 PGS tested normal
9/19- FET #1- SUCCESS! May 2020
10/21- FET #2- SUCCESS! July 2022
@brettanomyces I hear you on the bitterness. My first pregnancy went perfectly and I have my amazing S, my next 2 I lost and it took 14 months after #3 to get pg with this one. I'm glad there are so many who don't struggle, but I do wish people could be more empathetic. And I HATE when people ask what we hope it is. My answer is always "alive". Hopefully some day our bitterness will go away, but until that time, just know you're not alone 😊