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Weekly Randoms w/o 10/3

iiireneiiirene member
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  • etnyahetnyah member
    @iiirene I’m making soup too! So glad it’s finally getting a little chilly. Of course, in a month or so I’ll wish summer back. 
    DS born 2/18/2019
    DD born 4/1/2023
    Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
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  • MsBeachNJMsBeachNJ member
    Those of you that have at home dopplers, where did you purchase it? I'm thinking of making the purchase to hopefully ease my mind.
    TTM - EDD 4/23 - Team Green <3 
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  • gingerbunny23gingerbunny23 member
    @MsBeachNJ - My better half just recently surprised me with one....apparently he was so excited after hearing little one's HB last week, he almost immediately hopped on Amazon and ordered one :heart:
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  • etnyahetnyah member
    Re: Dopplers, do you always find the HB easily? I’ve never used a home doppler before and I feel like having one would give me even more anxiety, in case I couldn’t find the HB. Does that ever happen? I feel like I should just wait for movement to be more consistent, but maybe it’s nice to have another option to check if things are okay in there!
    DS born 2/18/2019
    DD born 4/1/2023
    Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
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  • nsk489nsk489 member
    I used a home doppler last pregnancy, bc covid pregnancy = husband couldn't come to any appointments. We borrowed it from a friend. We didn't get it until 2nd trimester, maybe even close to 20ish weeks?? @etnyah we def struggled at first to find the HB but once you get the hang of using it and understanding the diff sounds (ie your HB vs babys) it gets easier. We didn't use it THAT often. We likely won't use one this time bc husband can actually come to appointments this time
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  • MsBeachNJMsBeachNJ member
    @etnyah I have never used one before. I am in a FB group of expecting mothers as well, and many have had luck finding the heartbeat fairly early. I am approaching 12 weeks so I think it should get easier to find the later on we get? I have been hesitant in the past to get one because of making myself crazy if I couldn't find the HB but at this point, I haven't seen the baby or heard a h/b in over a month so I'm pretty crazy anyway ;) Figured this would possible help ease that! I'll keep you posted!

    @gingerbunny23 what a sweet surprise!! Amazon didn't really have any options on prime for me. I was able to find an FSA store and do next day shipping, so I should have it by Friday, fingers crossed!!  
    TTM - EDD 4/23 - Team Green <3 
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  • nonlinear_functionnonlinear_function member
    On the soup train here, beef and barly in the crockpot. If I never had to cook dinner again, it would be too soon. 

    I don't trust myself with any monitoring device, as I am too much of a worrier anyway. I can't wait until I can feel Baby Shark move and respond to me, so I can check on them that way. 
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  • etnyahetnyah member
    Thanks for the info, @nsk489 and @MsBeachNJ! I think I’ll probably hold off for now. I’m not as anxious as I was in first tri, and I do feel the occasional movement already, so I think that’s enough for now! P sure a doppler would just make me more anxious.
    DS born 2/18/2019
    DD born 4/1/2023
    Baby #3 EDD 11/21/2024
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  • scaredunpreparedscaredunprepared member
    @etnyah my OB can never even find the HB with the doppler, so I usually need to get an ultrasound for them to check on baby.  I would definitely give myself anxiety if I tried at home!  That's probably because I'm obese, though, I bet it's easier to find baby if there is less padding to get through. 

    We also did soup this week!  Tortellini, spinach, and chicken soup and vegan chili. 
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  • acleverusernameacleverusername member
    @etnyah since I gave anterior placenta, it’s been really hard to find HB with a Doppler. But it might work in your case. I’d look for one second hand so as not to waste too much money.

    TTC History
    TTC#2
    Me: 41; MH: 40 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    Mar 2024 | consult to get established with a new reproductive immunologist (Alan Beer Center)
    Apr/May 2024 | required testing & waiting for a protocol
    May 2024 | protocol given / decided to go back to my old reproductive immunologist, Dr. Jubiz
    Jun / Jul 2024 | more testing, incl. SIS, ultrasound, and endometrial biopsy
    Jul 2024 | Dx chronic endometritis; 14 days of 100mg of doxy given
    Sep 2024 | Repeat endometrial biopsy; still + for chronic endometritis. 2 more antibiotics + an antiviral
    Oct 2024 | Hysteroscopy turned polypectomy; endometriosis consult w/ specialist who confirmed high likelihood of endo based on symptoms and ultrasound; lots of blood tests ordered
    Mar 2025 | Endo excision surgery. Stage 3 endo found! Recoveing
    Apr 2025 | Planning transfer w/ RE & green light protocol w/ RI; target transfer July or August 2025
    May 2025 | Surprise BFP! EDD 1/11/2026


    TTC #1
    Me: 36, MH: 34 | Met 02/2009 | Started Dating 08/2017 | Married 02/02/2020
    TTC #1 02/2020 - 07/2022
    2009 | Dx PCOS; likely a misdiagnosis
    07/14/20 | Dx Hashimoto's Thyroditis
    07/21/20 | 1st RE appointment
    07/2120 - 08/20/20 | so much testing; no signs of PCOS
    08/20/20 | Dx Unexplained; AMA
    09/08/20 | IUI #1 Clomid + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
    09/30/20 | Urology consult; more testing required
    10/2020 | Clomid + OPK + TI + Prometrium | BFN
    10/26/2020 | Starting 2nd IUI cycle, with Letrazole and with a new RE / different clinic
    11/03/2020 | New Dx "poor egg quality"; IUI cancelled in favor of Trigger + TI + Prometrium | BFN
    11/26/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Menopur) + Trigger + Prometrium | BFN
    12/20/2020 | Combo IUI (Clomid + Gonal-F) + Trigger | IUI Cancelled due to thin lining; TI only | BFN
    01/14/2021 | Combo IUI (Letrazole + Menopur) + Trigger | BFN
    02/06/2021 | Switched to a new RE (TEW) ; trying naturally until we complete additional testing 
    03/14/2021 | Hybrid Double IUI, with Zymot (Letrazole, Gonal-F) + Trigger + Endometrin | Ovulated 4 mature eggs but still a BFN ☹️
    04/07/2021 | Natural cycle while we regroup | BFN
    04/09/2021 | Employer announces fertility benefits starting 05/01/2021! | Search for a new doctor who accepts insurance
    05/10/2021 | New RE consult & plan for IVF
    05/13/2021 | Mid-luteal IVF cycle #1 interrupted; had to get cancer genetic screening done to make sure I didn't have the same SDHA gene mutation as MH. 
    06/10/2021 | Aygestin priming IVF cycle #1; opted to Cx after 9 days of stims since only 5-6/12 follicles responded
    07/26/2021 | Attempt #2 at IVF cycle #1 (mid-luteal start): 8 retrieved, 8 MII, 6 fert (1 PN3), 3 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 3AA, 3AA, 6AB; 3 euploid
    08/09/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC | Shockingly, a BFP! EDD: 5/25/202 | CP at 4w4d
    09/23/2021 | IVF cycle #2 (mid-luteal start): 14 retrieved, 13 MII, 11 fert, 5 Day 5 & 6 blasts: 2 x 3AA, 2 x 3AB, 3BB; 2 euploid
    11/12/2021 | IVF cycle #3 (mid-luteal start): cancelled due to ovaries being on vacation
    12/20/2021 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + Pregmune Immunology Testing; BFN
    01/22/2022 | Rest cycle / unmedicated TTC + understanding uncovered immunological issues; BFN
    02/18/2022 | Mock transfer cycle! ERA, ReceptivaDx, EMMA/ALICE; start Prednisone to address NK activity
    03/16/2022 | Final, "Hail Mary" super-ovulation + TI cycle before FET; BFP! EDD: 12/21/2022 | MMC 05/08/2022
    05/20/2022 | D&C; recovering... 
    06/21/2022 | Trying naturally until October 2022
    07/21/2022 | BFP! EDD 04/02/2023; 👦🏼 born on 4/5/2023


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  • kjibkjib member
    11 weeks with twins— random pains in my left buttocks.. almost like a big cramp.   Anyone  else?
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  • MsBeachNJMsBeachNJ member
    Just venting... ordered a doppler with "next day shipping" was supposed to arrive today... was really hoping to have that reassurance before the weekend (was hoping to tell some friends) well it hasn't even shipped yet. The seller refunded my shipping cost to make up for the trouble... so frustrating! I don't want the shipping costs ($3.99) I wanted the doppler today!

    Also, pregnancy brain is in full swing. I swore that my next appointment (NT SCAN) was on the 11th, nope, its the 12th. I've been waiting FOREVER for this scan as I haven't had a real appointment/heard hb etc. in almost 6 weeks... and now its another day later than I thought. BOO. 
    TTM - EDD 4/23 - Team Green <3 
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  • trubaby411trubaby411 member
    @MsBeachNJ that's so frustrating! I hope you get some reassurance soon!
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  • nsk489nsk489 member
    @MsBeachNJ oh no, that is definitely frustrating! Hope it arrives soon 🤞
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  • nsk489nsk489 member
    My son fell asleep for 20 minutes in the car today in lieu of his normal 2+ hour nap. I can normally transfer him to his crib no problem , but today was not the day. Darn you car nap!!
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  • returning_bump_memberreturning_bump_member member
    @kjib sounds like sciatica pain. I had it with my first and I get it now if I haven't been active enough that day. Hydrating helps too! 

    I'm already get the lighter version of lightning crotch! I know it's just baby moving but if this is what it's like now... I'm scared for later.
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  • kjibkjib member
    I definitely need to drink more water. I appreciate all the tips! I never had this with my first— so new symptom for sure! 
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  • iiireneiiirene member
    edited October 2022
    @nonlinear_function that sign is super cute! Hopefully big brother cooperated

    @acleverusername i can’t wait to hear about your sisters reaction! 
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