For anyone who is getting the vaccine and is interested in contributing to the collective data on getting it while pregnant, you can sign up on mothertobaby.org to be considered for a study/tracking the vaccine in pregnant and breastfeeding specifically.
*TTC History*
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
Even though my county, and most around, are still in a phase that only technically allows medial, first responders, the elderly, and now essential works...we recently found out the county next to us is giving them to anyone no questions asked. Including out of state (we live near the border). Friends of ours from the next state drove down to get theirs last week.
My husband has really considered just going up and getting his, but we need to find out info about the second dose. His job requires a lot of travel for extended periods of time, and once he gets it he will likely be away for 6 weeks. He doesn't want to get it if that affects how/when he can get his second dose. If there's no time constraint on how far afterwards he can get it I think he might.
Since my midwife suggests to wait until the third trimester I probably won't get it until then. Although I admit to being a little anxious about wanting to go ahead and get it. I just worry about making the wrong decision.
@toesinthesand-2 what county? If close I’ll send friends/family there 😂
I get being nervous. And obviously listening to your own medical professional. I’m just surprised. why does she recommended the third trimester?
I tell my friends and family I would wait til second tri (I did) only because if I miscarried I’d △⃒⃘lways wonder if... but outside of that there is no medical reason not to get it at any point in the pregnancy.
I know it hasn't been approved yet, but does anyone know of any info about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? I've seen a lot of info on mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna to where I feel comfortable with my decision should I be able to get one, but don't know much about J&J (particularly implications it may have for pregnant women).
@akoros I haven't seen anything re: pregnancy. It's not an mRNA vaccine, which is why it's going to be easier to distribute- doesn't need to be as cold, and I think I saw that the "shelf life" of room temperature injections is longer too. But they couldn't test on pregnant people either so 🤷🏼♀️
We were hopeful that mh and I would both be able to get vaccinated prior to the baby arriving, but I don't feel like the vaccine distribution is going well in our state and I think its unlikely I'll be able to get it. The governor keeps bumping up who is eligible when, but there's no change to how many doses we have so no one can actually get the vaccine any sooner than before, its super frustrating. Last week he came out said that all teachers would get the vaccine during the last 3 weeks of feb. (mh is a teacher) but he came out yesterday and said that due to supply issues and still not being done with the prior groups it was unlikely they could get vaccines until the end of March. Pregnant women are in the spring group but since the current groups look like they are already spilling into spring I don't have much hope that I'll be able to get it unless there are some big changes in how distribution is handled. I may just put myself on a cancellation list for a nearby hospital and hope for the best.
@angelz - When asked, my midwife told me that in her research she decided to suggest the third trimester based on talking to other professionals, and primarily the hospital pharmacist - which is who mixes the vaccine. The pharmacist is a current patient at the practice (and of my midwife) and is also pregnant. She herself said that she'd be getting it, but waiting until the third trimester because at that point everything is formed....just in case. I think really at this point medical professionals are just being as cautious as they can, because with anything there's just never any research with pregnant women. I actually leave in just over a week for a trip that I will be flying, and even though I will only be 22w I plan to talk to them again at my appointment in a few days to see if it's worth me considering trying to get it before I leave.
Circling back to say I saw my OB today who suggested getting the vaccine when I asked about it, and said he felt there was no reason to wait until any certain point and that if I felt comfortable getting it now to get it. Of course actually getting one is easier said than done!
At the MFM today they handed me a printed packet of that "decision guide" I linked a few days ago. Definitely a change, as towards the beginning the standard answer was "no". Now I just have to find a way to actually get one...
I saw this article today- it's about how kids who had the flu shot and pneumoncocal shot were less likely to develop severe covid-19 symptoms than kids who didn't get those vaccines. I wonder if this could be true for adults as well? It brought me some comfort as the parent of two young flu- shotted kids so thought I'd share here too.
Had a dream that I got a COVID shot. The details are entirely untrue, but kind of funny:
In my dream, Dr. Fauci had given me my flu shot this past fall (because he naturally has time for that...reality: I got a shot literally an hour or two after I found out I was pregnant, as well as a COVID test at a city testing site) and called me today to ask if I wanted a COVID vaccine because he had an extra one. I was ecstatic, and the whole time was thinking, "Can he tell I'm pregnant? Should I tell him I'm pregnant? Maybe he'll turn me away if I say I am...". Dream Dr. Fauci was very sweet, gave me a painless shot in my finger (because that's where Dream COVID vaccines go), and sent me on my way.
@legallykate I know, right? I hoping it's a premonition, got a message today that my boss included me on a list of "critical" employees. We don't really know what the Department is using that for, but there's a chance that they might use that list to provide vaccinations
@_orchid_ I’m nervous about the side effects too. I was already feeling a little crappy this morning (DD was up a lot last night) but so far just the start of a sore arm.
@MelissaMay82 I hope dd sleeps better tonight so you can rest!! @legallykate that sounds like a good idea, or just let work know you *might* need the time off. My neighbor got it and was in bed all day the next day, but a friend got it and said his arm was just a bit more sore than the first shot, and he has a slight headache.
DH and I are getting it at the same time and that's part of what makes me nervous- parenting while recovering 😂 better than both having covid at the same time though!!
My state just released that Pregnancy is a pre-existing condition and people can start getting a vaccinated February 15. I am going to talk to my doctor at my 3/8 appointment. I am thinking I may get it.
@_orchid_ I hear you on having to parent while sick. One of the reasons I am considering getting vaccinated.
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Me: 36, DH: 38, Together since: 2006, Married: 9/2011 **TW Living Child**
@DoubleUp8 we've been lucky and mostly avoided being sick at the same time... Except for last February when we both got ds2's stomach bug within like 2 hours of each other. We have a two bathroom house and neither one of us could get off the floor of our respective bathroom. Both kids were like "Uhhhh WTF?!". That experience was part of the reason we locked down for covid so hard 😂
@_orchid_@legallykate@MelissaMay82 I was nervous about how I would feel after my second too. I actually felt completely fine with no side effects. I had less pain in my arm than the first and only a little brain fog for the first few hours after. DH had his two days later (didn’t want us both having side effects at the same time) and he too had no side effects. I think his arm hurt worse than mine, but he had no side effects.
I became eligible in NY on February 15th, and received my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Feb 16th. Just had a slightly sore arm for a day. I'm so relieved at getting vaccinated and can't wait to get the second dose. I feel that the risk of covid is far greater than the potential vaccine risk.
@bklynchica Yay! I heard that DC is starting on my group March 1st, I know it'll take a while to actually get an appointment but I'm so excited.
Read an article today about how women of childbearing age are (or are becoming) the biggest hurdle to vaccination efforts. Beyond the unclear messaging for pregnant and breastfeeding women, there's also that stupid fertility misinformation that's going around (I hadn't even heard of that one, but apparently even some medical staff got confused by it). I know that it's a personal decision, but the lack of coherent information to make an educated decision (and abundance of misinformation) is so frustrating.
@akoros I'm frustrated by that too. Pfizer is starting a trial with pregnant women so I'm hoping that turns around.
I got dose #2 of Pfizer on Friday and it was nbd! My arm was sore again (about the same soreness/length of time as first). I dressed more warmly than usual for bed bc several friends have said they woke up in the middle of the night with chills. Took 1 Tylenol before sleep- 8 hours after the vaccine. Had slight chills/more physical fatigue than usual the next day but felt fine after a long nap! Even ended up doing some deep cleaning since I did my usual weekend cleaning during the week last week and went for a run. Baby boy has been moving around his usual amount which is reassuring too.
Just came back to creep around and see what all you guys were doing about the covid vaccine. I'm glad everyone seems to be having good reactions to it, and that so many new studies are starting specifically for pregnant women.
My doctor initially didn't want me to get it if I got pregnant again, but that was months ago and even then she made it sound like she would just want me out of the first trimester. I'm currently in the 2 week wait of our first cycle trying again. Send sticky bean vibes.
Miss you guys! So glad you all seem to be doing well! ❤❤
@artsiefartsie sending baby dust!! Personally idk if I would have been comfortable getting it during first tri (I'm pgal and get super paranoid/nervous about everything during first tri). Obviously felt good enough about it to get it 2nd tri! Good luck
Good luck @artsiefartsie! Sending all the sticky and positive vibes your way!!
History and blog link in spoiler
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
@_orchid_ That's where I'm leaning right now. Like someone said previously even if there is little to no chance of harm, after my history of loss my brain would obsess over the "what ifs" if anything happened.
@artsiefartsie Hey! Sending all the sticky vibes! I think someone else mentioned it but Pfizer just started a trial on pregnant women, so hopefully it will have some good info about what the ideal time is during pregnancy for the vaccine. I am not eligible until March 15th, but might wait a week or two to get me close to 30 weeks. Then I will be fully vaccinated by 35 weeks and deliver within 2 weeks of that.
Eligible as of today! Got through on the DC Health system (picked a date/time/location), but by the time the referral to One Medical loaded all the appointments were gone. Whomp whomp, but actually better than I expected. Still super excited that it's even an option right now
@artsiefartsie Good to see you, and good luck! Fwiw, my doctors' reactions have changed significantly over the past few months. It's always been "no/not advised," but starting a couple of weeks ago they switched to giving us decision aids (https://foamcast.org/covidvacpregnancy/). I was going to wait until I was actually eligible for a vaccine to broach the topic again.
I’m getting my first dose on Sunday!! A high school friend posted on Facebook yesterday that CVS had appointments available near me - I hightailed it to the website and snagged my appointments for both doses. So excited! (Yet also nervous, lol). Anyone heard any data on reactions to the vaccine if you’ve had Covid? I had Covid in November and a friend at my sons school said she felt like sh*t after the first vaccine and blamed already having Covid on it. Apparently the first shot is more like the “booster” (second shot) to people who have already had Covid. Hmmm...? Not sure what to think about that!
Me: 41 DH: 42 💙 DS1- 12/2011 CP - March 2014 MMC - Sept 2014 💙DS2 - 10/2015 💙DS3 - 5/2017 💖DD due June 6, 2021
Im so jealous of you all getting your vaccine. I’m in MA and our roll-out has been a total f@ck show. I have no idea when I might be eligible. 😝
History and blog link in spoiler
2016 - dx with super low ovarian reserve; failed cycle with clomid, failed IUI, 2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks May 2020 FET; BFN July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate Oct 2020 BFP!
So glad so many of you are getting the vaccines and also a bit jealous here!
They updated our states vaccine distribution plan yesterday and removed pregnancy from the list of high risk conditions, wtf?! If he hadn't changed it I would have been eligible at the end of March based on the prior plan, now its a complete who knows. My slightly crazy hormonal self is considering sending a nasty email to the governor....
Re: COVID and Pregnancy
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
My husband has really considered just going up and getting his, but we need to find out info about the second dose. His job requires a lot of travel for extended periods of time, and once he gets it he will likely be away for 6 weeks. He doesn't want to get it if that affects how/when he can get his second dose. If there's no time constraint on how far afterwards he can get it I think he might.
Since my midwife suggests to wait until the third trimester I probably won't get it until then. Although I admit to being a little anxious about wanting to go ahead and get it. I just worry about making the wrong decision.
I get being nervous. And obviously listening to your own medical professional. I’m just surprised. why does she recommended the third trimester?
I tell my friends and family I would wait til second tri (I did) only because if I miscarried I’d △⃒⃘lways wonder if... but outside of that there is no medical reason not to get it at any point in the pregnancy.
Married: 10.2018
DS #1: 06.2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Emergency C-Section
MC: 03.2017- 5 Weeks
Rainbow DS #2: 07.2018
HG, 19w Fetal Surgery, 24w PPROM, 33w Placental Abruption, Partial Uterine Rupture, Emergency C-Section
NICU, Chronic Kidney Disease
TTC #3: Medically Cleared 12.5.2019, had a bunch of problems and wonky cycles
BFP 10.13.2020 EDD: 6.26.2021
October 2020 TTGP Signature Challenge: Pets in Costumes
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/kids-flu-shot-covid-181915519.html
In my dream, Dr. Fauci had given me my flu shot this past fall (because he naturally has time for that...reality: I got a shot literally an hour or two after I found out I was pregnant, as well as a COVID test at a city testing site) and called me today to ask if I wanted a COVID vaccine because he had an extra one. I was ecstatic, and the whole time was thinking, "Can he tell I'm pregnant? Should I tell him I'm pregnant? Maybe he'll turn me away if I say I am...". Dream Dr. Fauci was very sweet, gave me a painless shot in my finger (because that's where Dream COVID vaccines go), and sent me on my way.
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
Married: 8/10/13
BFP- 12/18/15, D&E- 4/8/16 @ 21w5d- confirmed Thanatophoric Dysplasia
BFP- 11/7/17, M/C- 11/18/17 @ 4w6d
BFP- 8/25/18 ~ EDD- 5/9/19 ~ DD born 5/2/20 *Lillian Hazel*
BFP- 10/9/20 ~ EDD- 6/21/21
Married: 8/10/13
BFP- 12/18/15, D&E- 4/8/16 @ 21w5d- confirmed Thanatophoric Dysplasia
BFP- 11/7/17, M/C- 11/18/17 @ 4w6d
BFP- 8/25/18 ~ EDD- 5/9/19 ~ DD born 5/2/20 *Lillian Hazel*
BFP- 10/9/20 ~ EDD- 6/21/21
Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
@legallykate that sounds like a good idea, or just let work know you *might* need the time off. My neighbor got it and was in bed all day the next day, but a friend got it and said his arm was just a bit more sore than the first shot, and he has a slight headache.
DH and I are getting it at the same time and that's part of what makes me nervous- parenting while recovering 😂 better than both having covid at the same time though!!
@_orchid_ I hear you on having to parent while sick. One of the reasons I am considering getting vaccinated.
**TW Living Child**
BFP 2/2014 - DS - 10/2014
Read an article today about how women of childbearing age are (or are becoming) the biggest hurdle to vaccination efforts. Beyond the unclear messaging for pregnant and breastfeeding women, there's also that stupid fertility misinformation that's going around (I hadn't even heard of that one, but apparently even some medical staff got confused by it). I know that it's a personal decision, but the lack of coherent information to make an educated decision (and abundance of misinformation) is so frustrating.
I got dose #2 of Pfizer on Friday and it was nbd! My arm was sore again (about the same soreness/length of time as first). I dressed more warmly than usual for bed bc several friends have said they woke up in the middle of the night with chills. Took 1 Tylenol before sleep- 8 hours after the vaccine. Had slight chills/more physical fatigue than usual the next day but felt fine after a long nap! Even ended up doing some deep cleaning since I did my usual weekend cleaning during the week last week and went for a run. Baby boy has been moving around his usual amount which is reassuring too.
Just came back to creep around and see what all you guys were doing about the covid vaccine. I'm glad everyone seems to be having good reactions to it, and that so many new studies are starting specifically for pregnant women.
My doctor initially didn't want me to get it if I got pregnant again, but that was months ago and even then she made it sound like she would just want me out of the first trimester. I'm currently in the 2 week wait of our first cycle trying again. Send sticky bean vibes.
Miss you guys! So glad you all seem to be doing well! ❤❤
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
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Me: 37, MH: 38; Married August 2017
TTC #1 October 2017: BFP on 12/1/2017, DD born 7/24/2018 @ 37+1 after induction due to preeclampsia
TTC #2 January 2020: AMA, dx with DOR in May 2020
IVF July 2020: 16 eggs retrieved, 14 mature, 12 fertilized, 3 blasts, 2 PGT-A normal
FET 10/7/20: BFP on 10/12/20!!! (EDD 6/25/21); First beta 10/16/20 (9dpt): 148; Second beta 10/19/20 (12dpt): 621; Third beta 10/26/20 (19dpt): 4732; Fourth (and final!) beta 11/2/20 (26 dpt): 22,000+
@legallykate good luck!! Hope it's not too rough!
💙 DS1- 12/2011
CP - March 2014
MMC - Sept 2014
💙DS2 - 10/2015
💙DS3 - 5/2017
💖DD due June 6, 2021
2017 - egg retrieval #1 - 3 eggs, 0 embryos appropriate for transfer; ER #2 2 eggs, 0 embryos on day 3; ER #3 1 egg 0 embryos
moved to donor egg in summer 2017; 35 eggs retrieved; 19 fertilized; 9 total embryos
Fresh transfer Dec 2017= BFP! baby boy born 8/22/18
May 2019 - surprise natural pregnancy ended in MC
Nov 2019 FET; MC at 9 weeks
May 2020 FET; BFN
July 2020 FET; CP treated with methotrexate
Oct 2020 BFP!
Take a look at my blog
They updated our states vaccine distribution plan yesterday and removed pregnancy from the list of high risk conditions, wtf?! If he hadn't changed it I would have been eligible at the end of March based on the prior plan, now its a complete who knows. My slightly crazy hormonal self is considering sending a nasty email to the governor....