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wow, barbara....WOW!!!!!!.......not sure what else to say....that is truly amazing, but WOWWWWW...
i would have been happy if i had at least 2. but three? i guess i would have been freaking out like your and your hubby.
hope all goes well with the pregnancy though. you really have to relax from this point on. knew a girl that was pregnant with triplets and she was put on bedrest very early in the pregnancy.
again, wow!!! most of all, congratulations! remember, they are all still little miracles..
angelique, nice to hear from you.
lucky for me, no maternity clothes as yet..only a maternity jeans as all of the others seem to cut under my ever bloated pouch!
no nausea really, unless i go in the kitchen and i can smell the garbage under the sink..other than that, i am fine.
yesterday was my hungry day, i was hungry for forever yesterday!
linda, hope you are doing well. let's see how this doctor is on the 17th...
shannon, i feel really bad for you throwing up all the time. my mother told me that when she was pregnant with me she vomited every day of the pregnancy! up until the morning she delivered!!! that must have been awful....maybe that is why i am such a sweet daughter now! :)
has anyone heard from danielle recently?
shannon - I am 18 weeks plus with twins - and haven't "officially" been in maternity clothes but wearing loose things - I am so jealous of your heartbeats - mine are so low I am worried
I too am having a boy and a girl - BUT last week the girl was five days behind in growth - and I didn;t see my doc after the u/s SOOOO I have to wait anothe five days of freaking out to see if I should be worried about the discrpency - US tech said brain and kidneys and spinal chord all looked good. Girl is named Mary Elizabeth - boy is not named yet
thanks
my appointment was just for an ultrasound - the doc wasn't there that day - so I knew going in he wouldn't be there - BUT I had never had an issue so I wasn't concerned - I schedule them like that alot
Now I realize why that can be a problem - oh an agonizing wait
On the positive note - she switched the machine to 4d at the end so I have GREAT pictures - and I was able to see their little faces
I was referring to mine as fred and ethyl before I even knew their genders (and of course my picture here is of one pink and one blue glove!)
Went for another ultrasound yesterday, still three strong heart beats =)
Everything seems to be developing well, the doctor was a little concerned because he couldn't see an amniotic membrane seperating the twins, but it may just be too early to see it so it could be okay. if thier isn't one, it still could be okay. sometimes, without one, the twins grow into each other and have trouble developing properly (someone's leg doesn't grow right because it's tangled in someone's arm, etc...) But it could be fine too, so I'm just waiting. Everyting else looks great, he is not concerned that i may lose one at this point, and next week I start seeing the multiples specialist...
Shannon, i love your comment about mat clothes because I went shopping this weekend and got some, and i am wearing them already at 8 weeks tomorrow!
Bimkin, I am jealous of your no nausea! I am on dicletin and still feel like I'm going to vomit half the time! lol
Thanks Mysty, I am not too worried, I have a good feeling everything is going to be fine. I also have a feeling i am going to be broke! hee hee hee
kids are worth being broke for!
glad all is well
shannon - why won;t regular OB do u/s? mine does one at least 1X per month
I think I will get one more 4d at least - they don't do a lot of those
then at 32 weeks on they do u/s every week to check for disparity in growth
still unsure of boys names
I keep saying "harry and mary" but I know he will not be harry
Mysty,My friend that used my same doctor said he does not do the u/s. Well guess what they did one yesterday and everything was fine. He however could not tell us the sex of them. But I am sure when I go to my specialist on the 30th. The hearbeats were 156 and 161. I have not started calling mine any names yet. But I had gained 4 pounds in one month. He said that is fine. I have gained a total of about 10 pounds I think..
I went to my OB for the second time yesterday, and the visit went much better than the first time we went. I think that something had happened the last time, and he was having an off day. Anyway, I'm 12 weeks now, and the baby is doing very well. The doctor said that he'd bet all of his money in Vegas that it's a boy! He also said that it more than likely has my husband's Italian nose since he was testing for Downs and saw that the nose was "long!" We were delighted about everything, and I'll go back in 3 weeks. Oh, another awesome thing........I GOT TO STOP TAKING ALL OF MY MEDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I won't know what to do today I tell ya. Patches, pills, suppositories.....ahhhh, so great.
Angelique, so cool that you are having one of each. And Mysty, you too! Shannon, hopefully you'll know soon. I'm not running out and buying all blue by any means, but it was fun to hear that. When I told my 3-yr. old daughter that the doctor said Mommy might have a boy in her tummy, she screamed out, "no, it's NOT a boy in there it's a girl!"
Take care all, and have a great day,
Linda
It's been a few days since I dropped in. Glad to see all doing well.
Linda, I am especially happy that your OBGYN has become a civilized person. That was just not pleasant to hear about your last visit. Why does the doc think it is a boy??
I can feel your joy about not having to take any more of the meds. I have another 5 days or so on the suppositories and I cannot wait to get away from that mess...literally...
I was 11 weeks yesterday and I am feeling fantastic. No nausea still, Barbara! As I said the garbage thing gets me in the morning if it is too full other than that I feel normal, almost not pregnant really. Have not had heartburn since last Thursday.(knock on wood!)
Barbara, I am so glad that all three of your little ones are doing well. Hang in there, very soon you will blossom into a feeling of gratification knowing that you don't have to do this again! I on the other hand will need to spend thousands again for another bundle of joy.
Good news!!! My boobs have not increased in size!! At least not yet...reading stuff on the net, there are people that have an increase in bra size in the first trimester and sometimes 2. These triple D puppies don't even think that is cool or funny!!
Not wearing maternity clothes, just as much loose clothing as possible. Sometimes I have to squeeze into my jeans, I also leave the tops open especially when I am sitting down.
Anyway, trying to finish up some work on a sunny Friday afternoon.
Take care all and have a great weekend.
Kim
Anyway, when the ultrasound began I immediately saw what looked like testicles between the baby's legs. I was completely not going to say anything, and I made a comment like, "he's not moving around much." I just said 'he' not meaning HE. The doctor then said what I wrote before. I said that I thought that you couldn't tell the sex this early, blah, blah, blah, and he continued to say that he was pretty doggone sure that it was a boy but don't splurge on a bunch of boy things. I'm not going to be surprised if suddenly it's not a boy, but it started me on the search for a boy name! I have big time troubles coming up with those that I like. It's easier with girl names for me.
I sure hope that my boobs don't get any larger! My husband came in as I dressed today and said, "do those things hurt?" Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm still wearing loose tops and shorts. Fortunately I don't work a full-time job that I have to wear something nice.
I almost felt worse today which is strange......I thought that I'd feel tremendously having stopped the drugs. Maybe they are getting out of my system causing me to feel a bit crappy.
I can't think of a worse thing for me to try doing than attempting to squeeze into a pair of jeans. It's also over 90 degrees here, so that's not an option.
Linda
I to in next week for the diagnostic ultrasound. I will be 18 weeks along then. I am with you and the others that are having a difficult time with Boy names. Girl names I have it narrowed down to three that my husband and I both agree. The boy name is going to be much more difficult.
Take care, and my husband asked me the same thing about my breasts, do they hurt. Men have no idea. I felt so bad durning the first trimester I wanted to kill him for no good reason, because he wasn't sufferring enough. My breasts are swollen and sore. My nipples hurt so bad sometimes I almost cry. The pains we endure for children, and we are not even to child birth yet.
Angelique
It sounds like everyone is doing great!!
Mysty & Angelique - How exciting that you're having one of each! That is so great!
Linda - You and I are right there on the same timeline. I was taken off all of my meds last week too and what a relief! I was so done with those suppositories! It's crazy to me that you may already know the sex of your baby and I was totally laughing at your daughter's response to a baby brother! Until I became pregnant and started educating myself, I had no idea you could tell the sex this early. Of course, now I'm obsessed and just want to know!! I have a feeling mine's a boy.
Shannon - Hope you're nausea is starting to subside finally. I know you've had such a hard time. I saw last week when I checked out the posts that you were in maternity clothes now. I just broke down myself and bought some this weekend but my husband told me they looked too big. I have to dress up for work and my regular clothes are just not feeling very comfortable so we'll see what happens. I may try to get through another week or so in my regular clothes and just not button all the way or something.
Kim - Good to hear that your boobs are not getting bigger!. I was outside last night and one of my neighbors - who I don't even know that well - stopped by. The first thing she said was Oh my gosh - you're boobs are huge! Nice!! I didn't have a lot to start with so it's not necessarily a bad thing but just a little strange to finally have boobs at 35 years old :)
When I attempted to post the other night, I wanted you ladies' opinions on switching OBs. In the meantime, I've made up my mind to change dr's and have my first appointment with my new dr on Tuesday. I'm really hoping to have an ultrasound. I haven't had one since 9 weeks when I was released from my specialist. I've heard the heartbeat but those early ultrasounds definitely spoil you. My nauseau is starting to get a little better too. I still get the "gags" at least once a day but I'm not feeling sick for hours on end so that's a definite improvement.
Glad to hear everyone is doing well! Everyone have a great week!
Danielle
I took a home test on Saturday 7/19 and today 7/21, and both were positive. I read that HCG from the medication will be out of my body within 2 weeks.
do you think it's a false positive?
Take care good luck to you.
Let us know what your beta is tomorrow.
Linda
for this IVF, 16 retrieved, 13 fertilized, he put 2 in day 3. 3 are now frozen.
I'll let you know what happens tomorrow afternoon. I'm excited, but cautious.... and nervous.
I had many friends go through IVF, some got pregnant the first time, some the 2nd or 3rd.
Thanks soo much for the kind words. I know some ladies wait a much longer time...I can't imagine. I'm 31, and I'm still young. :) or so says the Dr.
Mel :)
It was positive and the # is 269.
We're very excited.... now wait till the Friday test...
Congradulations Mel! I am so excited for you!
Went to see the specialist for multiples on tuesday. All heartbeats are strong now. Baby b's heartbeat went up from 125 to 147 so that's great. But the best news is they were able to see an amniotic membrane seperating the twins! it gives them such a better chance as they can't get tangles up in each other...
I got ultrasound pics too, which are amazing!
I thought a multiples clinic would have lots of other triplets, plus larger groups, but apparently not. I'm the only one they've had for awile, most are twins and high risk babies. The doctor had me do an ultrasound before I came and then asked me to do a second ultrasound in his office. Two residents and a new ultrasound tech got a lesson on triplets while my partner and I waited. Guess I'd better get used to being in a fish bowl, huh? At least they can learn from me.
No more appointments till aug. 12. until then babies are just suppposed to grow. After that more regular appoints, every two weeks, and then once a week when they get bigger. Doc is going to put me on bed rest at 5 months, Nov. 1st.
Hope everyone is doing well =)
Barb
Thanks again to everyone for the kind congrats! We're very excited, but still nervous.
I got my 2nd "call" yesterday, Friday. my hcg was 524, so I doubled. she called pretty late too, and my heart was beating soo fast b/c I was soo scared. thank goodness. the nurse said all is looking good. I have my first sonogram Monday 7/28 (with being pregnant)...
As you must all know, Sonograms are like going to the bathroom, we do it all the time!!! when I get to the Drs. I just throw my legs up like it's no big deal anymore. She said they are going to try and see if they can see our peanut in my uterus. she said they might not see anything yet, and not to worry. it might be too early. I wonder why they want me to come in soo soon. is 534 a normal # for 4.5 weeks along?
well I'm definilty feeling like I'm peeing more often. I thought this wouldnt happen for a few more weeks?
Another question... is it better to wait till 3 months to tell people? we told our close family and friends only so far.
I'll let you all know how it's going.
I love reading everyone's progress!
Mel :)
As for telling people.....I didn't hesitate to share the news since we were over the moon with happiness, etc. Anyone that knew us well enough knew what we'd been through to get here, and they were all fully aware of the risks involved, so if they've been holding their breaths until I hit 12 weeks (I am now 13 wks.), no one said a word. It's really up to you, so do what you feel comfortable with. I felt that should something happen I'd have more support since everyone knew. Plus since I was restricted from doing things like lifting I had to explain to those that I came in contact with at work why I my husband was coming along to help me lift.
I continue to feel better and better. Ok, I've learned NOT to eat anything spicy!! Heartburn big time!!!! And aside from the still rapidly growing chest that feels like it's got electric shocks running through it.....I am doing very well. I just noticed yesterday that when I put my hands on my hips.....well, what hips???? Anyone else there? It was pretty funny. I don't have a waistline! I'm still not in maternity though. Just very loose shorts with longer tops, but I can see that I won't be doing this much longer.
Barbara, so glad to hear that the triplets are doing EXCELLENT! I also pick up on the fact that you are doing so much better, and that's awesome to hear. I've seen info in some of my books on pregnancy about bed rest, so you may get ideas, etc. on how to plan for it.
Danielle, so glad to hear from you again. I was worried about you when you hadn't posted. Maybe we'll both have boys. I'll see what he says on Aug. 7th since my sister told me that he'd told her one of her twins was a boy, but she had two girls.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Linda
Linda
Mel, don't know about numbers, with the triplets my second look at hcg was 2,600 something, so I don't think my results can tell you much. Doubling is a very good sign though. I also agree completely with Linda. The fact is your close family probably already knows you've been doing fertiltiy, may even know you just didn't IVF so they are going to suspect something anyway. We've all waited so long for good results, why not shout it to the world. Evryone thinks I'm crazy to be telling people about our triplets at 91/2 weeks but I don't care. They are especially critical about us telling our 7 year old daughter but if I figure if anyone has the right to know and not find out after everyone else it's her.
you're right Linda, baby center rocks... there is another one too fetal development, gives you week by week updates. you can even download a pregnancy count down, with a week by week guide on your facebook account! hee hee hee
They also took blood to be sure my hcg was still rising. I feel like they are just worrying me more...
so another day to wait for the "call".
Did anyone else go in for 1st sonogram around 4-5 weeks and not see anything?
Mel :)
I did my HPT 10 days after my embryo transfer. it was positive, and the blood work confirmed 14 days. but I was a nervous wreck for the 2 weeks I had to wait! I heard there could be false positives....but if you read some of the postings on this forum, lot's of positive HPT, and they were actually positive. so it made me feel better.
good luck! I hope all works out!
Mel :)
Let us know what your blood results are tomorrow. I wish that you didn't have to wait overnight. Sometimes I had to too, and it was killer.
Linda
thanks....
Yesterday, Monday 7/28 my blood hcg was 2028(more than doubled), prog was 49.9. The nurse said this is great.. and the Dr. said this is very optomistic.
I'm figuring tomorrow, wed 7/30 I'll be 5 weeks. (Embryo transfer was 7/9)
this is how I count, right?
I'm going in for another sonogram tom, Wed 7/30 3pm.
The dr. said he was just a little concerned b/c he wanted to be sure the baby is in the uterus and not in the tubes.
my one girlfriend told me they couldnt see a sac in the uterus till she was about 6 or 7 weeks. so I know I'm just early.
I'll post the results. Mel :)
Hang in there!
Linda
congrats! and take care!
mel :)
I hope that you're feeling well since you didn't mention that you were still sick.
Take care,
Linda
Now we wont have to go back for 2 weeks. then we will see the heart beat. Pregnancy is a bunch of journeys.....
two of mine think doctors are just trying to get your money if they make you do a sonogram before 6 weeks (heartbeat time)
I have to agree with them
My really really really good RE says you wouldn't necessarily see an ectopic till 8 weeks anywat - AND there is still a chance one is in the tubes even if one is in the uterus - so doing one under the "guise" of checking for tubal might be made up - anyway - that according to my docs
the center I just left want one after you hit 1500 HCG I said no thank you - I am going to a diff doc - bye!
I just took one 7 days after transfer...and it was negative. I feel like I have lost hope. I go on Monday for my bloodtest.
it has been a long long time. i typed up a long long long post last week and for some reason it did not go through. i was pissed!
just want to say hope everyone is doing well.
congrats, mel on your pregnancy. hope it is going well.
linda, how are you feeling? you should be about 13 and a half weeks now. hope all is well. any further increase in the boob area?
mine have not grown...we've discussed how i feel about that..
all my friends are telling me that i will have one happy baby!!
well, i changed my ob gyn because the first one had the most driest personality i have ever seen in a doctor! the one i went to this morning was the complete opposite to him. baby was sucking his/her thumb when i saw it on the monitor. that has to be the most beautiful thing ever. i told the doctor that i could watch it all day! lol!!!
karen, you just have to be patient..we all know what it is like in the 2WW especially a lot of the early pregnancy symptoms feel like period symptoms...try to keep yourself busy, come in the forum and talk about your symptoms. lots of knowledge and experience floating around in here..fantastic read always!
shannon, congrats on knowing the sex of your twins! little girls..that is great.
gotta run.
take care all
Kim
My symptoms presently: The week of retrieval and transfer, my boobs hurt so bad that I showered in my bra. The past few days, I was able to shower without it, although they are still tender, like they are before my period. Last night I felt those kinda of cramps I feel a few days before my period. Then the negative HPT this afternoon....
To make matters worse, I am a teacher and therefore on summer break, which gives me alot of time to think about and over analyze every little thing!! I also am starting to look ahead to when I can have another transfer ( I have 7 frozen). Ohhhhhh the mind can be such a battle ground!! I know you all can relate. Thanks for the vent session! And thanks Kim for the kind words. Mel, congrats!!! :0)
hang in there, I took my HPT around 10 days after transfer....it was positive, but I kept thinking it was false.
I hated the wait also! we had to wait 14 days to take the blood test.
good luck! and let us know.
Thank you everyone for the kind wishes!
we'll keep you all posted.
Mel :)
You have a safety net with your frozen embryos, but you won't know if this one's a go until what, another week?
Also, five years ago I got my results phone call at school in my classroom (thank God no students were in there!) when we did IVF. It was not a success, and we consequently adopted our first two children, so I'm a firm believer in the plan that's laid out for us all, so go with your trust in God since it is He that knows already what the outcome will be.
Hang in there. The wait is soooo hard! We've all been there. Linda
My blood test is this coming Monday. I was thinking about the wait between the actual blood test and the phone call....wow! that will probably feel like 2 more weeks!!
Let us know what you find out today, and just know that it is so true what you wrote on Aug. 1.
frcy, same goes for you!!
Linda
Kinda in a rush, about to leave the office. Just a short note to say hope all is going well for everyone.
karen and frcy, good luck!! your support system is here no matter what happens..
linda, danielle, shannon, mysty...hope you guys are good and the babies are kicking nicely!
barbara, hope your three are doing well also.
i am doing good. 14 weeks tomorrow...my feet are swollen, was doing a lot of partying last week, but that is over now..so my feet need to readjust to normal life again!
anyways, i am off.
take care all,
Kim
So, now I'm thinking pink. I'm happy either way. Just want healthy healthy healthy! Her/his heart and brain look great he said. Saw hands and feet but not very clearly.
Hope everyone is well. I'm thinking that we aren't going to hear from Karen or frcy, and I've been thinking about them all week.
Kim, my feet have been swollen too! Kinda feel numb on one side too. I also have horrible rapid heart rate usually at night when I'm trying to relax and/or sleep, but doc said not to worry as long as I'm not dizzy or feeling like I'm going to blackout. Ok, I'll just continue to try and sleep while my body feels like I'm in the 400 in the Olympics!
I miss hearing from everybody!! Hint, hint.....
Linda
Congrats! I agree with you... healthy baby boy or girl!
I will be going for another ultrasound next wed 8/13, I'll be 7 weeks. they will look for the heart beat. I'm very excited, and still scared!
I've been feeling pretty tired in the afternoons. I've also been feeling nauses in the afternoons too. Food sometimes looks discusting to me. My husband is baffled b/c when he has food, I don't try and eat some.
take care!
mel, why are you scared? i was so freaking excited at the prospect of being able to see a heartbeat i just could not wait! even now, every time i have to go to the doctor, the idea of seeing my little baby on the screen is one of the most exciting things i can ever hope to experience.
linda, sometimes at night, my legs, especially my left leg feels numb and listening to people does not help either....'oh, it is too early in the pregnancy to have swollen feet','oh check your blood pressure it may be high','oh, you better call your doctor, that is not normal;...blah, blah, blah....my blood pressure is 118/62...so there...
everyone's pregnancy is different, so i just ignore them all.
my feet are not swollen anymore, i think i just needed some r&r over the weekend. i also did a lot of massaging at the bottom of my feet and i have one of these roller massager feet thingys, which i have started using at night. it may just be a matter of circulation, or even the uterus putting pressure on my pelvic veins...(just read that somewhere!).
spoke to the nurse on friday and she told me to stay away from salt for the day, of course, 30 minutes later i was eating a healthy helping of lasagna! lol!!
seriously though, i feel pretty good. no maternity clothes for me as yet....i may have put on 5 lbs since the beginning of the pregnancy i don't know...i dont feel as if i am pregnant at all!! sounds bad, but sometimes i am glad when i have the swollen feet that way i know i am still pregnant.
anyway, take care all.
Kim
yea... I've become a worrying idiot! I have had friends with problems, but I have to just realize every pregnancy is different!
so I will take your advise... and just be excited. My husband is soo good to me, he keeps me balanced. I'm soo lucky.
I already have swollen ankles, my husband calls them cankles...I've had them since I was a kid... so I can't blame the baby.... must be a polish thing? hehehehehehe
Mel :)
I just wanted to say that this forum is a God Sent. This is my first day on this site and I love the comments and feedback from all of the ladies I have read about thus far. Congrats to all the Mommies and Mommies in waiting!!! I too have just completed my first cycle of IVF on 07/30 ( 2 embryos trans on day 5) and will have my bood test done on Thursday 8/7/08. This 2WW is driving me crazy:-) As I hve had some of the symptoms mentioned from the post I have read, I really, really want to take a HPT, but I am to nervous to do so. So I am trying to wait til Thursday. Not sure if I can, will try but not a guarantee.. It is so refreshing to hear about all of the singletons and multiples. Once again, Congrats and now I know what to look forward to.
Thanks,
Nichole
welcome.
I like this forum too.
when I was waiting for my results, all the ladies have helped me get through it.
I took my HPT 10 days after my transfer. I got my blood test 14 days later. it was a long wait. good luck to you! hang in there! you will be fine!
Mel :)
I've had some cervical bleeding in the last few weeks. When it initially happened (besides the fact that it completely freaked me out) the doctor pulled me off the estrace and progesterone. He said the same hormones that help the baby attach, weaken the cervix. No problem now anyway, since they are making their own hormones now.
The problem seems to be healing, but they will continue to moniter and if necesary put in a cervical stitch. For now though, we are all well. Next ultrasound at 16 weeks.
I'm really enjoying reading some of these post, Linda you seem to be a stage ahead of me so it's neat to hear what's coming next and then have it happen to me too =)
All you people wanting a home preganancy test, I took mine two days before my blood test and it was an accurate positive. I've noiticed from the postings though that in canada they do the test 14 days after, and in the states they seem to do it sooner. I would say if you really want too it's only 20 dollars. Just don't don't take it as gospel. It may be negative, and then you end up with a positive blood test because the hormone levels weren't high enough yet... or it may be positve and still reading hormone levels from your pre transfer drugs... A lot of us here have gone through multiple fertiltiy treatments... so my biggest advice is, don't give up hope =)
Best wishes to all!
Barb
the little heart beating just fine, and I've been finally released back to my regular obgyn. thank goodness. I've been going to this IVF doctor for almost 2 years! geez, that seems like a long time.
we're very happy and excited!
hang in there ladies!
mel :)
I am just trying to stay calm and get past the first couple weeks before we spread our Joy will all. We have shared this wiht a couple of family members, those that knew what we were goig thru. Okay- Ladies a Good Friday....
Nichole
that is wonderful news!
keep us posted!
Mel :)
Hope all is well with everyone.
Have a great weekend!!
Kim
Enjoy the weekend. It's such a relief to have the results, and a great joy when the results are POSITIVE!
Linda
Linda
Things are fine, well they were at my last appointment. I do not go for another until the 30th and good grief, I can not stand waiting a month between visits. I like to see them moving and hearing there heart beats. I am now 17weeks and I am still just feeling little flurries every once in awhile. I want to feel an actual movement. Then I will know they are good. But for sure my stomach is growing everyday. I must admit, I love it! I have wanted and prayed for this for so long. It is so exctiting. I will send this email to your personal email as well. That way you have my email address. Is everything good with you? Shannon
Just a quick hello.
Things are progressing nicely with me. I go back to the doctor on Thursday at which time I will be 16 weeks.
I too am feeling like a little round butterball! But cute, nevertheless.....lol!!!!
Shannon, good to hear from you. At least you are feeling flurries, I have not felt anything yet. I guess by the end of next week.
Linda, like you, by the end of the month I will be wearing maternity clothes for sure.
Nichole and Mel, hope you guys are doing okay.
Barbara, hope the triplets are kicking nicely.
Has anyone heard from Danielle recently??
Gotta go,
Take care all.
Kim
I'm doing great...
I went to my OB/GYN for my first visit this past Wed. I'm 8.5 weeks now.
they took a bunch of blood and did an exam.
All is OK except that my iron is low. It's been pretty borderline my whole life. I dont understand... I eat tons of green vegetables and beans.
I guess I really don't absorb very well. So they will be giving me iron supplements.
Also I've been taking Shaklee vitamins, and the Dr. said he would rather me take a RX prenatel called: Duet. Does anyone else take Duet? how do you like it?
Well still pretty tired in the afternoons and evenings. just a bit nauses in the afternoons. besides that I feel pretty good!
take care!
Mel :)
I just wanted to drop a line to everyone and say "Hello" and that I hope all is going well with all of you wonderful ladies. As for me, I feel like a little bloated piglet. I had the worst case of gas in the middle of the night last night. It *****. I told my hubby that it feels like one huge gas bubble in my tummy and out comes the belching. It was so bad this morning, that I woke up @ 2:58 a.m to be exact to take something for relief. It helped and I eventually fell back off to sleep and almost overslept for work today. Uggghh:-(
I know some of you ladies talked about Gatorade to help with the bloating, can someone please tell me what this does adn how it helps??? My nurse told me to drink a lot during the day. Do you ladies mind sharing with me when you started to notice a little budge or expanding middle area. I am not sure if it's just me, but I feel a little more round than I ever have before, as I have never had a tummy. I would love to hear when everyone started to notice? Thanks and once again, I hope everyone is doing well today:-)
Nichole
Anyone have any bleeding during thier pregnancy? I am almost 14 weeks now and have been bleeding different amounts and colours for 2 weeks now, Docotors keep insisting babies are fine, and blood is from lining around placenta but not harming placenta. Cervix is now closed and healed from last 'incident'. Anyone have a similiar experience? I am still on bed rest and going a little nuts with worry ...
Barb
Just saying hello, hope everyone is doing well.
I'm now 9.5 weeks. feeling better. still nauses and tired in the afternoons.
I did go to my regular OB last week Wed, and he took lots of blood. so then he called me last Fri to tell me that I'm low on Iron and to take a supplement. He was also nice enough to give me samples. I was taking shaklee vitamins so maybe these just werent enough. He also switched my prenatels to "duet". Anyone else taking Duets? I like them so far, and i've been taking for about 8 days now, and I even feel better. so maybe I was just not taking the right doses. I also added eating Total cereal in the mornings. each serving has 100% of DV. so I have to be good now! when I go back for my 12week visit we'll find out. he also put me back on Proj, just a creme once per day. he said my prog numbers were fine, but it was a precaution... since I did express I was concered when I stopped.
the creme is definitely easier than the shot in the butt!
Someone write soon! I hope all is well!
Mel :)
Well next Friday, the 26th, I am up for my 2nd round with a FET. I am excited and nervous to go through this again...but I know I am very fortunate to have this opportunity. GOD willing this one will take. I'll keep you all posted.
Linda
5 months along now....with a girl!
I have been on another forum for the past couple of days until I found this one today, and have been reading over all of the success stories and you all seem to be like one big family. I am currently in the 2ww on my fourth round of ivf. I just enjoy chatting with others that are going through the same things I am and have been going through. My test is this Friday the 26th and we are hoping for good results. Our 3rd cycle worked but we miscarried at 9 weeks.
Congragulations to all who have conquered the fertility war and won!! Prayers to all who are still going through it.
sasygirl
Congrats to you!! Hope everything is going extremely well. My prayers are with you and your family.
Please let us know what you find out. We all know how hard it is that's for sure!! You're almost at the end of the 2ww which was the hardest for me.
AGQT, yes, please let us know too. It sounds like you are prepared for whatever God has in store.
Linda
AGQT & Sasygirl, hang in there! I know what the 2ww is like. keep busy :) good luck!
I'm about 13.5 weeks now, and I'm still amazed the IVF worked. we had tried soo many other things before IVF.
Take care, Mel :)
Let us know, but bask in the glow girl....fantastic news.....
Linda
keep us posted! it brightens my day!
I'm about 15 weeks now... but for some reason, I think the sickness is getting worse for me.! I have terrible sinus headaches 2-3 times per week. my dr. said I can take Sudefed (which don't work) and 3 tylenols per day. The tylenols are starting to not work either! geez!
Linda! what do you think? did you have this problem? anyone else?
By the way.... where is everyone else? post some updates if you can!!!
Mel :)
It has been a while! But for some reason I could not post anything for weeks, so I gave up.
I am now approaching my 23rd week and pleased to report, no sickness, not too much weight gain. Think I gained 6 lbs in about 12 weeks. No increase in the boobs, just a little belly. No cravings.
People are hating me because I tell them that I keep forgetting that I am pregnant until I look down at my little belly and my forever swollen feet.
Oh yeah, scan showed that it is a little girl!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Let me know what is going on with all of you...Danielle and Linda and Shannon and Barbara...
Congrats AGQT. Anyone heard from Sasygirl and her result?
Take care all and write soon!!
Kim
Congrats to all the new expecting moms. I am so happy for you.
I am now 25 weeks 3 days prego. I have gained 25 pounds in 25 weeks and that is with twin girls. I am not sure if that is too much. But luckily it is mostly all in the tummy. I did have my blood glucose check yesterday, so now I am waiting on my results. It seems like we are always waiting on some type of appointment or results, just praying that everything is okay. I am officially on light duty now too. So trying to relax more and keep my feet elevated. Oh, and wow I am having a serious itching problem. And not just in the stretching tummy area. But all over back, legs, arms. Doctor says it could be several different things. Two of which I would need to deliver now. Which we all know 25 weeks is not far enough to guarantee that everything will be okay with the babies, so I am waiting on those results too.
Kim, I am so happy to hear you are having a girl. It is so fun shopping for little girls. And 6 pounds, are you eating? That makes me feel huge.
Well take care and I will try and post more often. Shannon
I'll be 24 weeks Saturday, so 6 months already, and I try not to look at the scale when I go every 3 weeks. I jumped to a 38DDD and growing, which is my main growth area; however, my belly is getting larger by the day too, and I love it. My pregnany so far has been great; although I somehow got poison ivy even though I did no yard work. It began on my chest spread to my arms and thigh before landing exactly at the belly area!! So much for stretch mark cream. They had to put me on a steroid for 3 weeks and an antibiotic cream. It was horrible for awhile, as the itching became so bad at night, and the steriod makes you very wired, so I couldn't sleep. Then they said take Benadryl. So it was not fun, but I'm happy to say it's almost gone now, and today I rubbed my stretch mark cream on for the first time in over a month.
I do have sinus trouble in general, but I've had it and a cough this week, so I got some Mucinex DM, or I take generic Sudafed and Tylenol. I hate taking stuff, but I've been reassured that I'm past birth defect stage, so sometimes I just have to, you know?
I am not all that hungry in this trimester, so I don't feel that I eat enough; however, I'm still growing like a weed. I also stopped having any craving really. Weird.
Oh, my feet are swollen, not badly now that it's gotten cooler here, but still larger to where socks with shoes make me really uncomfortable.
Again, so good to see that everyone is doing well. Shannon, please post what you find out about the itching.
I go for my appt. tomorrow to see how she's doing. I love feeling her move, usually at night. Very very cool.
Linda
Wow, You have been through alot these last few weeks. That is so weird that you got Poison Ivy. Do you have any pets that may have rubbed up against it and then touched you? I can't even imagine that, because my itching is bad enough. Well My blood glucose levels are fine so I passed that. That was a relief. Also they have the results of the liver test and that is normal, so now we are waiting on the results of a pupp test? It is some other thing that pregnant women can get that causes itching. I should have the results on that later today. But I am wondering if it isnt being caused by my laundry detg. I recently had changed to tide with Febreeze. Well I think that may be what is causing it. We will see.
I will be 26 weeks this Sunday, so you are 1 day short of 2 weeks behind me. It is so exciting isnt it? I am loving it, except for the itching of course. You know what may help if you havn't already tried it, my doc recommended Tylnol PM and wow I am sleeping so much better. They said I could take that or Benadryl. But The tylnol works good for sleep.
I am not having any cravings either. Everyone keeps asking what I am craving and they seem shocked when I say nothing. In fact I can't ever decide what I want to eat. I just have to say to Hubby just tell me what you want and I will eat it.
Let me know how your appt goes. I am now seeing my Doc every 2 weeks. I like it so much better than waiting a month. I like to see and hear that everything is okay.
Talk to you soon, Shannon- Have you hear from hyperiongp- Angelique?
Your excellent input is greatly appericated!
Molly
Welcome to the family!!
Symptoms-hmmmm.....tingly breasts, tingly feet, bloating...something that feels like a cramp at times but is not, may actually be the implantation happening.
Those are the ones that I experienced.
Others may have experienced more...
What symptoms have you had?
Kim
Some of my first symptoms. I could have sworn I was going to start my monthly. I think it was actually implanting taking place, but everyday I was cramping. Also I was very sensitive to smells, that happened like within a week of having them ( my Girls) put in. Hope this helps. Shannon
Thanks for listening
Molly
You'd have to read past posts on this forum, like before this page to see symptoms of ours that we may be forgetting, since pregnancy does that to you. I hope for the best for you. Please let us know.
Shannon, went today. She looked so much bigger! Looks great. I'm having the bloodwork done next time I go in Nov. Glucose, etc. Also, when the itching was at its worst I started taking Tylenol PM and slept well, but I also sometimes took a half of an Ambien. Last night I took nothing, and I slept just OK. I'm now off of the steroid, and the rash seems to be going away. I hate taking stuff if I don't have to, but a good night's sleep does wonders! Glad that your tests look good so far, and no, haven't heard from Angelique. I've been thinking about you both but with all that's been going on I haven't had time to email, so I'm glad that you posted here.
My only "cravings" if you even want to call them that.....I want french toast sticks for breakfast, and I had a 5th Avenue candy bar two days in a row! Nice, huh?
Take care,
Linda
Molly, prayers going out to you!!!
A little sweet tooth nothing wrong with that. LOL
Thanks for sharing. By chance I cant wait on that Hpt I will let you know what happened and Monday there is no guessing. I hope they dont make me wait all day like last time that was trouble.
My itching has stopped except for the stomach and that is from stretching. So I am much better now. I am getting very anxious though and I still have aways to go.
Talk to you soon, Shannon
Molly, I did break down I think on day 8 or 9 and took a HPT and it was a very faint positive. So then I took one the next day and it was little darker. Well I ended up taking like 4 of them. I still would not believe it until I heard it from the Doctors mouth directly. I think either way it is very hard to wait. If you do take one, let us know the results. I will be saying some prayers for a positive result for you. Take Care, Shannon
Thanks for all your prayers and thoughts. It make me smile just knowing that you guys are out there.
Molly
Good luck
Molly
Just want to wish you guys the best of luck.
Have a great weekend and don't worry about it! You'll be fine.
Kim
You imput would really make me feel better.
Thanks
Molly
The doctor told me I could have some spotting during implantation, but I didn't have any. I also had NO symptoms that I was pregnant. I had nausea, but that started before the transfer because of the progesterone shots, doctor said it delays the emptying of your stomach and was the cause of it. I know it's hard waiting, but don't let the lack of symptoms get you down.
I'm kinda like you.....I couldn't wait for blood tests, both times I bought HPTs. The 1st was negative and it helped me prepare for the bad news from the doc. But there was still a HOPE that the HPT was wrong.
I wish you the BEST of luck and pray for positive results on your upcoming blood tests. Good luck, I wish you the best! Try and enjoy your weekend.
I am so happy about the shocking news yesterday after my blood draw. The nurse called me and said my HCG level was 394. I'll have to go back to get another blood draw again this Wednesday to make sure it is rising up. It's such an exciting news..
Anyway, did this mean a good number since I had 2 were transferred?
Again, great news. Keep us posted.
Linda
Oh yea, I was praying all day and was nervous at the same time. Actually, my blood draw was in the morning, then the nurse called me after 1 pm, so it wasn't bad. The worse waiting was in the 2 WW. But I did see some sympton for last couple days like feeling nausea, sore breast, and slightly cramping. That was about it!
Molly, Just checking on how you are doing? Wondering if you have found out anything. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shannon
For those in the agonizing two week wait, I just want to say hang in there and don't give up. I have been where you are today and I know how hard the whole process is, so you are all in my prayers. Today I am 30 weeks 1 day pregnant with twins, but I haven't forgotten what it felt like to sit around my house and wonder if I would be blessed with a baby.
Like many other people I had no real symptoms of pregnancy. I only knew I was pregnant because I broke down and did a HPT, which came back faintly positive. Two days before the actually blood test I started bleeding, the worst feeling ever, because I knew I was pregnant, and figured this was it (I had had 6 miscarriages prior). It wasn't it, the cause of that bleeding incident and several others never determined.
I thank God everyday for my two miracles, and will never forget the what I went through to get them. So my message to everyone else is hang in there.
Linda and BimKim, nice to hear that everything is progressing well with the two of you. I am starting to feel a little scared and anxious, because for me I am now counting weeks until delivery. My cervix is still closed, and I have no risk factors for early delivery at this point; however the anxiety is still there. I see my doctor every two weeks and go for medical ultrasounds every couple weeks to monitor their growth, placentas, and condition of my cervix. My doctor is hoping to take me to the beginning of week 38, but said that if I go into labor after 34 weeks he will do nothing to stop it, as the babies lungs are fairly well developed.
Hang in there, the time goes by really fast.
Angelique
I found out 2 weeks early b/c this past sunday I had a little bleeding when I wiped. So yesterday they checked me out, and it seems that I have a cyst or 2 near my cervix which may have caused the bleeding. The cervix is closed and the baby is fine. I didnt have any cramping or anything. The sonographer said that sometimes if you have a pap smear while pregnant (I had 2 and they were both normal) the remnants can be left behind. So the dr. will take a look at the pictures and decide if anything needs to be done. I'm not worrired. I'm glad they found out what the problem is just in case.
I've been also having pounding sinus headaches tooo! this is the worst part about being pregnant, all else feels fine to me. My dr. said I can take Tylenol, and it's normal.
How is everyone else doing? I still check this Forum almost every day! I love to read everyones postings.
Take care everyone!
Mel :)
Weekly pregnancy.....with IVF, your about 2 weeks ahead. Based on what I have read....the first couple of weeks of a normal pregnancy are ovulation and fertilization, which has already been done for us.
GOOD LUCK with everything...keep us informed!
As of last Tuesday I had gained a whopping 35lbs. But My doc says that is fine with two babies. It is mostly in my stomach, a little bit in other places. I really hope not to go over 45lbs at the most 50. But really whatever, long as my babies are healthy. I certainly am not watching what I eat by no means. But also not eating junk. If I want it and it is not that bad then I eat it. It is funny though, the second trimester I found that eating several small meals throughout the day worked best. Now I really eat my 3 main meals and once in awhile I will want a snack.
How long before your next appointment?? Take Care, Shannon
Nothing with me as of right now. A little nauseous every now and then. Really no weight gain so far. Just really tired and I feel like I could sleep for 24 hrs and it still wouldn't be enough!! HA!HA!
Well good luck....keep me informed of your progress, it will be nice to compare notes!!
I am 35 weeks tomorrow with B/G twins
My belly is big and i am too uncomfortable to sleep
Still able to walk and ride my excercise bike every day though!
Wow!!! We are very soon going to have to call this a twin forum! Everyone is having twins, except me of course..and Linda.
I am doing great, 26 weeks and counting..Have not really gained too much weight, just a little cute round middle.
I am so so excited for you guys that are having multiple births, it is like you get 2 or 3 for the price of 1! I will have to go back and do IVF again, which is so so expensive. We were hoping for a twin, but.....that did not happen.
Anyway, you guys take care and keep us posted...always.
Kim
Thanks
We all know how frustrating this whole process is, so you found a great place to come to for support.
I was one who did a HPT at about that same time you did, and it was negative. Now, I have to mention that it was a test purchased at the Dollar Store, but it was still a HPT. I was so upset. In my case, it was not right. I was and am pregnant! I may have repeated the test and gotten another negative, but to tell you the truth I've blocked all of that out.
I will say that after I learned that I was pregnant after an entire two weeks of waiting, I redid the Dollar Store test, and it was positive then! So they work it just wasn't detecting it that early.
Hang in there. We all know how you feel, and it is not at all fun, but know that there is a plan for you, and continue to have faith that eventually you'll know what that plan is.
Take care and let us know how you're doing.
Linda
You are right that not everyone posts when they learn of an unsuccessful IVF. I doubt that it would be first on my list to do after waiting for two weeks, and praying your heart out and hoping that it's FINALLY your turn.
Are you using frozen embryos this time since it's your second try?
Again, sending positive prayers to you that you will have a better outcome this time. I took the doctor's 3-day bedrest very seriously and even did my own little "zen" deep breathing/meditation type thing. I focused on the embryo/s implanting and would visualize it happening. I know it sounds weird, and it may have had nothing to do with anything other than it was just my time, but I tried making the most positive environment possible for the embryo to attach itself. You get to the point where you'll do anything (like eating the core of a pineapple).
Let us know how you're doing after the 22nd, and try and enjoy Thanksgiving.
Linda
Take care,
Linda
Don't give up hope. Pray and give it to GOD.....he wants us all to have the happiness that we desire. He CAN and WILL make miracles happen!! My prayers are with you and your family, keep us informed. .
I haven't thrown up at all (thank goodness). I've been nauseous since the start b/c of the progesterone shots. I will be taking those until Dec 30th and I can't wait to be finished with them. My booty is nothing but bruised lumps.
How much weight have you gained? I have only gained 4 pounds and I worry that it's not enough.
My major complaint is I am SOOOO tired all the time, no energy whatsoever!! How's everything going with you?
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It's been a long time since I came into the forum, but now I am thinking 'where the heck is everybody?'.
I am now in my 38th week and doing great. Bit of groin pressure if I sit too long but that's okay. I just try to get up and walk around a little more at work.
Where is Linda, Angelique, Shannon, Nicole, Mel, Barbara, Mysty??
I want to know what is going on with you guys...NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU.
Anyway, hope everyone else is okay.
Take care all,
Kim
I gave birth on Jan. 19th at 38 weeks to our daughter, Gianna Marie. My doctor said from the start that he'd induce me in mid-Jan., and sure enough, he did. I however did not dilate more than a cm, and I had to have a c-section. Gianna was 7.5 lbs. 20 inches and is a great baby!!! She'll be 3 weeks on Monday. I just told a friend today that I wonder often which embryo she was since we "threw in" that 3rd one that wasn't given assisted hatching but was perfect. Just a thought you have if you've done in-vitro.
Anyway, I am imagining Kim that you've probably already had your baby now. I was pretty ready at the end, very bad middle back pain and very swollen legs and feet. Life is very hectic now with three children 4 and under, but I'm so happy and blessed to have had the experience of the pregnancy and birth of a healthy baby girl.
To everyone, hang in there and never give up hope. I never thought that it would happen to me.
Linda
This is the best forums that I have ever been on, and I've been on alot!
This is my 1st IVF cycle with 3 day transfers of 2 embryos... The other 2 didn't make it!
Im looking for some hope from all you mommies out there? Has any of you had a day 3 transfer and no embryos make it to day 5 and got prego?
I take my test on 3/2 but could take it on 3/1 with is my 30th's b-day..
My DH doesnt want me to incase of bad news...
I have so symtoms but really i don't look for that anymore arfter 4 failed iui's b/c male factor... Hope to hear from you all soon!!
Thanks and Im saying a prayer for all you mommies to be....
GIGI
How did your test go yesterday. Hope you had some good news. I am going in for my last blood test today. My numbers are low, and I have been having the symptoms that AF is coming. I really wish you luck...babydust, and lots of p rayers.
I actually decided to find out on my B-day witch was 3/1 b/c I took 4 hpt and they were all ++...
And yes it's true i got a BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!
My numbers (beta) a day earlier than i was supposed to test were 86
and 2nd test was 252. They dont think its twims but you never no...
Congrats to you my dear...
What were your ##'s?
how many weeks are you?
Why are you worried. God will help you and give you what you want.
Please keep me updated and I'll keep you in my prayers...
Me
havent posted for a long time
my 4th try gave me bfp (blastocyst transfer)
9th day 194, 12th day 583, 17th day 7700. Tuesday first visit to the doc
Thank you for your open discussion on ivf. I am brand new to this....I am currently in the 2ww of my first round of ivf. My pregnancy test is scheduled for next Friday 11/6/09. I have had little "twinges" of pain, not exactly cramps, but isolated little pains every now and then. My transfer was 4 days ago....could I possily be feeling implantation?
I am trying not to get my hopes up too much, for fear of disappointment. All of your encouraging stories have helped me to feel more positive, so thank you again.
Congratulations to all of the mothers, and mothers-to-be. Best of luck to all the ladies-in-waiting.
Dani
I just found out last Wed (10/28) that I had a positive pregnancy test! My egg retrieval was on 10/9 and the transfer was 10/14 and I am now scheduled for an ultrasound on 11/11. It is gonna be really hard to wait 2 weeks to see my doctor. I have a lot of questions and of course and so nervous. First of all- I am wondering how many weeks am I really pregnant? Also, what can I expect at this first ultrasound. It just helps me to hear what others have gone through so any info and tips you can give would be great!