@skyee87 That’s so frustrating that they won’t believe you that you seem to be having an allergic reaction to the PIO. I hope the negative Covid test convinces them otherwise. You’re not the first person I’ve heard of to have a reaction. And it’s in everyone’s best interest for you not to find yourself in this same situation next month. :-(
AFM beta results (and TW for alluding to CPs)
225!! I’m pretty optimistic, but since I’ve floundered in the past at the second beta, I’m still nervous. Back on Monday for my second—either my clinic no longer does bloodwork on the weekends or they’re not at all nervous wreaks like me. ;-)
@Bababatty woohoo!!!! That’s amazing news!!! Sending amazing energy for doubling! ❤️
Also yes! Super frustrating. Got my negative Covid test result yesterday and preparing myself for a fight. Hopefully I don’t need to go that far, but something did happen and it started with the PIO shots and they can’t convince me otherwise.
@KTB81 yes! Yes! Yes! What perfect little sacs. Thank you for sharing the pictures. They make me so happy!!! 💜💜💜💜
@romeoandjuliet146 waiting and being canceled on sucks. The good news is it’s almost September. I’m sorry friend.
@skyee87 I’m glad you spent some time taking care of yourself. You deserve it. I know it’s hard to find the energy to stand up for yourself. But remember you know your body best. Don’t let the initials after the doctors name make you doubt your own inner knowing. Sending you love and power.
AFM, still just waiting around for the phone to ring with news on the litter. Had my baseline on Wednesday and doc said all was well and that we should have the PGS testing results back this week. He didn’t give me a lot of certainty on the timing. So FX it’s today. I’ve started Estrace, since I generally run a little crazy I’m not sure if it’s having emotional effects right now or not. 🤪 Much love Sisters! 💜
I had the day off so I took DD to the zoo, which was a ton of fun but also about 90 degrees and humid. I definitely overdid it. DD and I both took naps this afternoon, lol.
@mojoflower I can’t wait to hear how your litter is doing! FX for good results!
@KTB81 If you’re on FB, definitely jump into your local Buy Nothing, parenting, and/or any Preloved groups. So many parents giving stuff away or selling for cheap. It will definitely help with the cost of two. :-D
@tinjp78 thank you! Really pushing for a plan this time around so it doesn't happen again. After reading some more about this the past few days, I'm convinced my low grade fever was the result of inflammation caused by the PIO shots. Now need to find out if (1) the circle they drew on my back was wrong and I was stabbing the wrong muscle, or (2) if there's anything extra I can do to avoid it happening this month.
@mojoflower thank you!! I'm having the call with them tomorrow (have to report on my COVID test and CD1, so keep y'all posted on whether there's any fireworks. ) Have you heard on your blasts yet? Thinking of you.
@strajn01 Yes, I've heard the same too. The only allergies I have are to iodine, so I don't think it was the sesame oil (and I didn't really have an issue with it during my ERA cycle). It's a mystery.
I’m 8w+2d and in my u/s appointment today, dr. didn’t see the heartbeat. I still can’t believe it because on my antibody test result schedule last Thursday, the specialist also gave me an u/s and baby was so well and the heartbeat was there, it was just 4 days ago. I’m just gutted and devastated. DH is calling for an appointment at that hospital where we went to last Thursday, I want to have an u/s again. I just can’t believe today’s findings.
it’s been a while. Work has been crazy. Been reading all your happy news and I celebrate with all of you.
@tinjp78 I’m heart is so sore for your loss. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. What a shock?! Please take care of yourself physically and emotionally. Sending you so much love and prayers.
@tinjp78 I am so so sorry. Wish I could give you a big hug right now. There is nothing we can say right now that will ease the pain you and your husband are feeling, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you much love.
@holdinghope21@gabriellem99@KTB81@skyee87 I appreciate all your thoughts and the virtual hugs you sent my way. I badly needed them. Yesterday was just so miserable, those words ‘I’m sorry your baby has no heartbeat.’ sent me to a really dark place. But on my second opinion, the doctor we saw was just plain sweet and kind. He showed my DH different angles of the baby to really confirm the sad truth that the heartbeat can’t be seen. I just couldn’t bear looking at the monitor ‘coz I knew my heart would explode. Then that dr said he was sorry but there is just a 1% chance that the baby’s heart would re-start. We left his office and while waiting for billing, DH and I had a short talk, he told me that he thinks it would be better for us to have the baby removed through machine vacuum at that hospital because a D&C at our small clinic would be complicated right now because I was on blood thinners and I’d be bleeding much and if we opt to just wait for AF to come and try to catch the fetus and submit it for chromosome examination, DH said the credibility would be less as compared to the machine vacuum process. But DH said it is all up to me. When he said that, I just couldn’t contain myself and began to cry. In my head I was thinking, I wanted to believe that 1% and I wanted my baby to be alive on my next check up on 9/13. But, I knew it was important for us to understand the cause of this terrible situation, so I’ve decided to agree with my DH with a condition that he and I would both confirm that the pregnancy is 100% not viable before I go into the procedure. We’d probably schedule it within this week.
When we got home, DH and I just hugged all day. He didn’t want me to be left alone. I cried my eyes out and we talked. Right now, I’m still in mourning but I’m giving God all my sorrows and trusting Him with His plan over my (and DH’s) life.
Thank you all for reading this far. And I thank God that I could share this journey with you.
@tinjp78 Oh no, no, no, no, no no! I am SO sorry! My heart is absolutely broken for you and YH! After everything you've been through, this seemed so promising. I echo everyone that I just want to give you hugs. I am sending you all my love and keeping you in my prayers right now.
@tinjp78 I hate that you have to go through this. I had been praying and hoping that this was the one for you. Sending you a virtual hug. I hope you will continue to post updates. I am here if you ever need to just vent, etc.
@tinjp78 I just got here to catch up and saw your news. Wow, I’m just so incredibly sorry friend! I hope you and your heart are healing. Sending so much love!
@tinjp78 oh sweet sweet girl. My stomach has dropped for you. My eyes cry for you. Thank you for sharing with us what is happening with you. That was brave because I know writing the words was excruciating. But also know that love from all over the world is pouring into you right now. I’m glad you and DH were able to hug and cry. Cry all of it out. All of your emotions and all of your thoughts are ok. Hugs hugs hugs.
AFM, no news. Dr. had said I would know back about the testing last week but I haven’t heard anything. Left a message yesterday with no response. Working to stay optimistic. My FET has been set for Sept 24th. Just a few more hurdles to get there!
Just heard from the doctor! 1 normal male embryo and 1 mosaic male embryo. I feel so relieved to have healthy embryos. I’m meeting with the doctor tomorrow to discuss an ERA cycle since they are only calling one of the litter “normal.” 😁 I’m not familiar with that. Can anyone give me insight?
I had a similar situation my first ER. We had one mosaic. Did they mention if it was high-level or low-level mosaic? Some clinics are willing to transfer low-level mosaics depending on the chromosome that is missing, but they require you to go through genetic counseling so you may want to ask more about it if they haven't given you this info yet.
I also just did an ERA in July, so let me know if you have any questions. It was totally worth it.
I feel like a jerk posting good news after all the sad stuff 😞
TW! Pregnancy/ultrasound pic
I graduated from my clinic today and they gave us this fun onesie. Measuring exact at 8w6d. I’m very relieved and feeling extremely lucky to have made it this far.
Thanks for asking! My second beta came back at 1670, which is awesome. I see my RE next week to check on the gestational sac. I still have this undercurrent of nerves, but I'm happy to be over the hurdle of the second beta. How is progress toward your FET?
@Bababatty Yay, I'm happy for you! That is exciting for next week. I hope you come back to update. I had my baseline ultrasound Tuesday and I am taking estrogen injections twice a week and will hopefully transfer this month.
Hello friends. Thank you very much for sending me your love. I had my procedure (machine vacuum aspiration (mav)) done the other day (Sept 1). I stayed in the hospital for the night and I got home yesterday and I’m alright. My heart is healing and I’ll do my best to restore my physical strength. DH and I will continue to persist and move towards our goal to have a baby. This journey has really been long and difficult but we’d just need to hope, be strong, learn to stand up when we fail and try again.
We will be moving to a different clinic as we have originally planned before this FET. We haven’t booked for an appointment yet but we will soon get on to it. 🙂
@tinjp78 I’m glad you’re managing okay. I know it must be so difficult. Hopefully the new clinic will be a good fit. You’ll have to come back and give us updates
Re: July/August 2021 FET
@gabriellem99 Yay! I’m glad everything looks good!
@skyee87 That’s so frustrating that they won’t believe you that you seem to be having an allergic reaction to the PIO. I hope the negative Covid test convinces them otherwise. You’re not the first person I’ve heard of to have a reaction. And it’s in everyone’s best interest for you not to find yourself in this same situation next month. :-(
AFM beta results (and TW for alluding to CPs)
@Bababatty Yay!!!! Congrats on the wonderful beta!!! 🎉🥰
@romeoandjuliet146 waiting and being canceled on sucks. The good news is it’s almost September. I’m sorry friend.
Thank you so much ladies for your support. I am sitting here wondering how we're going to afford everything, but I am so excited that nothing is going to bring me down!
@skyee87 ditto to what mojoflower said. Good for you for standing up for yourself.
@bababatty that is a wonderful beta!!! Congratulations!!!
@mojoflower can't wait until you get the testing results on your litter! When do you think they will do the transfer?
@romeoandjuliet146 Feeling good! Exhausted and a bit crampy.
@KTB81 If you’re on FB, definitely jump into your local Buy Nothing, parenting, and/or any Preloved groups. So many parents giving stuff away or selling for cheap. It will definitely help with the cost of two. :-D
@mojoflower thank you!! I'm having the call with them tomorrow (have to report on my COVID test and CD1, so keep y'all posted on whether there's any fireworks.
@strajn01 Yes, I've heard the same too. The only allergies I have are to iodine, so I don't think it was the sesame oil (and I didn't really have an issue with it during my ERA cycle). It's a mystery.
I’m 8w+2d and in my u/s appointment today, dr. didn’t see the heartbeat. I still can’t believe it because on my antibody test result schedule last Thursday, the specialist also gave me an u/s and baby was so well and the heartbeat was there, it was just 4 days ago. I’m just gutted and devastated. DH is calling for an appointment at that hospital where we went to last Thursday, I want to have an u/s again. I just can’t believe today’s findings.
The specialist I saw last Thursday accommodated me for an u/s today. There is still no heartbeat.
it’s been a while. Work has been crazy. Been reading all your happy news and I celebrate with all of you.
Thank you all for reading this far. And I thank God that I could share this journey with you.
TW~
I had a similar situation my first ER. We had one mosaic. Did they mention if it was high-level or low-level mosaic? Some clinics are willing to transfer low-level mosaics depending on the chromosome that is missing, but they require you to go through genetic counseling so you may want to ask more about it if they haven't given you this info yet.
I also just did an ERA in July, so let me know if you have any questions. It was totally worth it.
@romeoandjuliet146
Also, what prenatal are you taking?
@tinjp78 I’m glad you’re managing okay. I know it must be so difficult. Hopefully the new clinic will be a good fit. You’ll have to come back and give us updates