@wildrainbow we also saw a brand new HB at 6+1, though based on my ovulation tracking I should have been a few days further along. Regardless, I was just happy to hear that "thump thump thump".
They gave me the option for an 8 week appt also, but our schedules didn't align until 9 wks so I might just skip it and go at 10 week so I can do NIPT then. Doesn't make sense to do both 9 and 10 weeks unless something is wrong, right?
I have a late start at work tomorrow, so rather than wait till Thursday to see my own doctor, I'm just going to go in tomorrow instead. As much as I would love to see her personally of course, it's just soooo much less stressful to be able to go dressed in comfy clothes and not have to worry about racing back to get into work on time. My final RE apt the following week is on a day off tho, so I will be looking forward to seeing her then. 😭😭😭 I can't believe how close we are to graduating!!! That is, God willing tomorrow's appointment goes okay... 🙏🙏🙏 I will be 6+4 instead of 6+6, but I think we should still have a good strong HB going on by now! Fx
@BusinessWife I know, right? I don’t want to leave my amazing RE and his wonderful, supportive team! My final appointment at the clinic is scheduled for next Thursday (at 10 weeks 5 days), and I haven’t even picked an OB yet! I think I’m just in denial about leaving!
BTW, I had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks 4 days, and we were able to hear and see a heartbeat! So I’m sure you will too, since gestational age is pretty accurate with IVF babies! Be sure to let us know how it goes! 💖
@BusinessWife Your joy is so pure that it choked me up a little while reading. I'm so happy for you! Glad you had a healthy scan and heard that beautiful heartbeat.
Is anyone else going crazy waiting for their first appointment? Mine is Thursday and I’m so anxious to see the ultrasound and hear a heartbeat. I’ve been going back and forth the last two days worrying about something being wrong and reassuring myself everything is fine. Really the only real symptom I’ve had is increased blood volume, but no significant nausea or fatigue which I think is playing into my fears... Sorry, I’ve been lurking for awhile but really needed to vent to you ladies 😣
@desimonstre2020 yes I’m right there with you! My first appointment is 1/10! It still feels very far away! My symptoms have all been mild. I’m so glad they are doing an ultrasound too.
@desimonstre2020 my first appointment is Thursday as well and I'll be nine weeks 4 days by then. I feel like this has been the longest wait, but I know I will feel the exact same way about the AS as well. Thankfully my body has given my symptoms and I can start to "feel" where the baby, which is cool. I will say I'm excited to see baby at nine weeks because it will actually look like something. My insurance only does three ultrasounds, the initial appointment, NT, and AS. And they may be one towards the end to check for placement, but I don't remember that with my first. I feel like he just felt her placement. And for the record, if I can help it all my appointments will be in the morning, lol. I can't wait to see/hear this baby all day long.
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I tried to put a spoiler but for whatever reason it’s not working today on mobile for me.
This morning we got to see our sweet baby with a nice strong heartbeat measuring a few days ahead.
Sadly, this started as a twin pregnancy and the second baby did not make it. The baby had reabsorbed already but the yolk sac was still present and collapsing.
I have very conflicting emotions right now. Happy for my healthy baby. Sad for the one we lost.
@BusinessWife I’m am so happy that your appt went well this morning! ♥️
@tyrion_ I am so sorry for your loss. Happy that your baby has a good heartbeat, but I can only imagine the feelings you are having this morning. *hugs*
@desimonstre2020 I'm right there with you waiting for my first appointment on 1/6. I'll be 9 weeks and 2 days. The receptionist told me they wouldn't do an ultrasound but would try to hear the heartbeat, but that they can't always get it. So while I'm so relieved that the 5 weeks of waiting is almost over, I'm still worried that I'll still be in limbo if they can't hear the baby until the next appointment 4 weeks later. My symptoms have been relatively mild as well, so that's also playing into my fears.
Oh, @tyrion_, what a bittersweet appointment that must've been. I'm so sorry for the little one you lost, yet relieved for your healthy babe. I'm sure it will take some time to process all of this. Sending love!
@BusinessWife What fantastic news! So happy to hear!
@desimonstre2020 I'm with you... my first appt is 1/6 when I'll be 6w5d. I'm excited that its finally less than a week away, but so anxious to just see if everything is progressing as it should.
@tyrion_ Oh my, of course you are feeling so many emotions. I'm very happy your little babe is healthy, but heartbroken for your baby twin. Take it easy. Sending hugs 💜💙
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@tyrion_ I'm so sorry. I can't imagine what you're feeling right now.
@BusinessWife I'm so glad your appointment and scan went well. I feel like once school starts back this pregnancy will fly by but it's dragging right now since we're in break which isn't too terrible.
@desimonstre2020 my appointment is Thursday as well. I'm so ready. I feel like it will never get here.
@tyrion_ I’m happy to hear about your healthy baby, and so sorry for the loss of your other little one. I can imagine mixed feelings doesn’t even begin to describe what you’re experiencing right now ❤️
@tyrion_ I am so sorry for your loss, but I am also thankful you have a healthy little one. Praying for peace and understanding during this happy yet sad time.
Thanks, ladies. I didn’t know where to put this because it was both a good and sad appointment. Sorry to bring this thread down a bit, if there’s a better place for this I can move it. It just felt strange posting about the healthy baby in the loss thread.
My next appointment is at the end of January. I was referred to high risk and will schedule my NT scan and NIPT draw with them. That appointment will also be at the end of the month.
@Mamaof2beautifulgirls Thanks for your kind words, I hope you are doing well 💗 it’s nice to “see” you.
@tyrion_ Oh heavens, your poor heart must have known - you were just saying on the other thread about who might be having twins... 😔 I am so grateful for your healthy baby, and also sorry for your loss. ❤️❤️❤️
Re: December Appointments
They gave me the option for an 8 week appt also, but our schedules didn't align until 9 wks so I might just skip it and go at 10 week so I can do NIPT then. Doesn't make sense to do both 9 and 10 weeks unless something is wrong, right?
BTW, I had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks 4 days, and we were able to hear and see a heartbeat! So I’m sure you will too, since gestational age is pretty accurate with IVF babies! Be sure to let us know how it goes! 💖
<b>Update</b>: Our second scan went great! 🎉Baby is measuring perfectly at 6+4 and beautiful heartbeat! 123 bpm
I see my own doctor next week, and then my first OB / midwife apt is scheduled for 1/15! Pinch me. It feels like it's all happening so fast now!
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@desimonstre2020 I'm right there with you waiting for my first appointment on 1/6. I'll be 9 weeks and 2 days. The receptionist told me they wouldn't do an ultrasound but would try to hear the heartbeat, but that they can't always get it. So while I'm so relieved that the 5 weeks of waiting is almost over, I'm still worried that I'll still be in limbo if they can't hear the baby until the next appointment 4 weeks later. My symptoms have been relatively mild as well, so that's also playing into my fears.
@desimonstre2020 I'm with you... my first appt is 1/6 when I'll be 6w5d. I'm excited that its finally less than a week away, but so anxious to just see if everything is progressing as it should.
@tyrion_ Oh my, of course you are feeling so many emotions. I'm very happy your little babe is healthy, but heartbroken for your baby twin. Take it easy. Sending hugs 💜💙
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@BusinessWife I'm so glad your appointment and scan went well. I feel like once school starts back this pregnancy will fly by but it's dragging right now since we're in break which isn't too terrible.
@desimonstre2020 my appointment is Thursday as well. I'm so ready. I feel like it will never get here.