great ultrasound

[wendy02]

Hi, everyone I had my first  ultrasound on dec 3rd It was great I saw for the first time in my life a little heart beat.

I was very excited, the doctor said it was very strong.

Q: When you transfer multiple embryos and only one takes, what happens to the others?

And also, I was perimenopausal before this egg donor pregnancy, I am on estrace,  vaginal progesterone, lovenox.

the doctor wants to slow down the meds and wein me off them, I am afraid of stopping the meds because in my mind that is what is keeping the baby alive. I don't know if my body will produce all the hormones to hold the embryo.

Am I  crazy?  
  

[PamelaBee]

I just wanted to congratulate you on your successful u/s!!  That's wonderful news!!!!!  Enjoy your pregnancy!  Pam

[adgal]

Congratulations!!!  And nope, your not crazy, just going through the normal "fears" just about everyone does who has struggled with infertility or miscarriage.  I know I take prometrium and will throughout the entire first trimester.  I asked about just stopping meds, especially after a history of loss.  It was sort of complicated, but the general gist of it was that by that time the placenta and normal body hormones are strong enough to sustain it.  Its the first few weeks that we sometimes need a bit of help.  You have a nice strong heartbeat, so that is a really great sign.  Things are obviously progressing the way they should.  If you have a history of loss, I am sure your Dr. would not take any chances with this pregnancy.  

As for what happens to the other embryo's, I don't know.  Perhaps the body absorbs it?  

Congratulations again on your ultrasound, and what sounds like a healthy pregnancy!!  That is such great news!!!