12/6/2011 9:53 AM
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Cntrygrl- I cramped in the beginning & it was pretty intense, so I had convinced myself that IVF didn't work for me & still cramp some and I am 12 weeks. My doctors have always assured me that it was completely normal as long as there was no bleeding. They have said your uterus is adjusting as well as everything else in your body and also your ovaries are probably still enlarged. Mine are still very enlarged and dr. said they would not return to normal size until after delivery. I am sure your body and organs are doing some major adjusting for 3 babies =) Also, as I have said before I have not really been sick at all. There are some days I can't believe I am even pregnant since I don't really "feel" anything. My boobs were really sore in the beginning and I was so worried when the soreness eased and there are some days where they really aren't sore at all and then others they are. Very weird. Everyone has told me symptoms may come and go, etc....Good luck with everything!
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12/6/2011 9:45 AM
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CntryGrl: Could you call your physician's office and explain your dilemma and see what they suggest?
Hopefully all is well...will keep my fingers crossed.
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12/6/2011 8:32 AM
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A little help ladies...
I've basically had "morning sickness" or that nausea since about 6 weeks (I'm 8 weeks now). Yesterday and today it seems to have gone away. I'm really freaked out that it means something bad. I also had some quick sharp pains in my lower abdomen yesterday afternoon and headaches the last few days. Nothing that had me doubled over or anything...but again...just really freaked me out. Maybe I'm over analyzing things...but I just really want everything to go well! I have my ultrasound appointment tomorrow morning, but I wish it was today so I could just know what is going on! Any help or advice would be so welcomed!!
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12/5/2011 8:44 PM
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Wanna: Thanks for the words of encouragement. I will certainly remember to keep asking questions.
I just had my baseline U/S for my FET. All looks good, no cysts, but I guess there was a small pocket of blood still in my uterus from my AF so the nurse stated that it needed to be gone by the next U/S on Friday. I have been taking Estrace orally 2x/day and will begin 3x/day on Friday. Then it appears I'll begin taking the POI shots fairly soon after that as well. I was then told that the transfer will be as early as next fri, 12/16! What seemed so long to take to get here, is now all of a sudden here! I am trying so hard to keep a positive attitude! I've been meditating daily, began prenatal/infertility yoga, so I really want to try to relax and stay positive! I just got sooo down and soooo worried with the other Fresh cycles that it just didn't do me any good. I know the likelihood of pregnancy is less with the FET, so, of course, how do you not worry when you hear stuff like that? I just want this so badly.................Like all of us here.
Thanks for listening.
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12/5/2011 2:53 PM
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Hello ladies,
Things are progressing nicely!!!! My Day 5 appointment I had some nice follicles on both sides and they are growing slowly which is good, last few cycles I felt like I progressed so fast that they were pushing me to go 12 days. My system was quiet for three months, so all the action taking place down there, I am crampier then usual, I can literally feel my ovaries growing!!! So I am on the same protocol, 150 gonal f in AM, 112.5 in the evening along with menapure and Lupron. Feel like a pin cushion!!!! LOL!!!! I go back Wed for day 8. not sure but I am thinking this weekend will be my ER-
We just got the Testing kit for the sperm chromatin test- it came in a 2ft, mushroom shipper box-OMG I had it delivered to my work because it had to be signed for!! It was embarrassing, I don't want people to know my business and here I am walking to my jeep with this huge mushroom looking thing!!! I am having it picked up here again tomorrow So that will be fun!!!!
Have a good night
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12/5/2011 2:12 PM
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Cntrygirl....Glad to hear that you have things under control and are already scheduled with your High Risk! Will be eager to hear his/her plan of action and will be following your story. As for the blood clotting issue, most OB's will not even check for these until a person has had multiple (usually 3-4) losses, but I would really push for it as I know so many women it has effected.
Welbd......Medrol is a steroid that some RE's recommend using. I've done cycles both with and without it. Usually Medrol (sometimes Prednisone) are used during a fresh cycle that involves retrieval prior to transfer as the steroid can "quiet down" the uterus after retrieval and can decrease the possibility of inflammation caused by retrieval to be present during the transfer. The thought is that a happy, quiet uterus is more receptive to implantation. Many women with known immune issues (Lupus, clotting disorders, etc,) often take a steroid prior to transfer as well. Some even after. In an FET, obviously it is not as big of an issue because you have not been manipulating the uterus as much. Obviously though, it is ALWAYS OK to question your RE, to bring him ideas & thoughts, to make suggestions or inquiries. We have so much at stake and are spending so much money with these doctors that it is our right. Never hesitate to ask and don't ever let them brush you off if you feel your questions or suggestions have not been heard. Good luck with your FET. The process is so much easier than a fresh cycle. Hope things work for you this time.
Nwells....glad to hear that you are on your shots. 3 a day sounds like a lot, but I have been there. At one time, I think I was taking 12 different things (some injections, some not). It can get crazy. My husband & I now joke that we have probably taken several thousand shots by now after all of these cycles, pregnancy progesterone shots, and now blood thinners. Whatever it takes for a healthy baby though!
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12/3/2011 9:51 AM
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WannaBe - Thanks for all of the advice! It is MUCH appreciated! As soon as my RE saw that it was triplets he referred me to a high-risk doctor. Like I said, I have another ultrasound with my RE next Wednesday, but I also made an appointment with my new doctor and will go next Friday. I haven't been tested for any of those things, but will be sure to bring it up on Friday if he doesn't.
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12/2/2011 8:09 PM
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I have a question for some of you ladies, I am began my meds for my FET cycle, if all goes well, we will have a transfer in about a little less than 3 weeks. I'm wondering if any of you have done one of those. Then, another question is, I have noticed on so many other sites that the drug "Medrol" is used to aid in implantation and help prevent rejection. My physician, however, doesn't use that protocol. Is it appropriate to ask my RE if I could use that, even though he usually doesn't? Sometimes, I just feel SOOOOO powerless! I know I'm not the expert, but why not try anything to help make it work?
Any thoughts?
Good luck Nwells, I too, enjoyed Wanna-be's advice......I think that is something that is valuable about this site, we can collaborate our experiences so that it can help empower us in our journeys.
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12/2/2011 2:20 PM
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OK!!! I am not even preg yet and Wanna I took notes on your last post!!! LOL!! I legit broke out paper and started writing down all the important info. AND yes Cntrygirl, ask to be tested. I didn't even know that a blood clotting disorder even existed until Wanna told me and then when I miscarried that was the first question I asked my RE and got tested for that among other things!!! Wanna you are so insightful and so helpful thank you.
I add Lupron tonight along with everything else- UGH!!! three shots at night, trying to find the space on the tummy.
Two of my students from 2010 came back to visit- they are doing great and it was nice to see them accomplishing their goal, but of course they need to fill me in on all the kids who have had babies. UGH!!! some of them have no business having kids, most are not even with the "baby daddy", and some have kids with "friends With Benefits". So upsetting, I just don't get it!!!!!
Well ladies off to pick up my SIS in law Arlene and we are off to get sushi and then go see 5 Finger Death Punch- you probably haven't heard of them they are kind of heavy and Arlene loves them so I got her tickets for Christmas :0)!!! Happy Friday ladies!!!
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12/2/2011 11:45 AM
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Nwells.........Yeah! Glad to see that you are in cycle! Hope everything goes extremely well for you and you have great news for the holidays!
Cntrygirl.......Congratulations! Wow, triplets! I am very happy for you. If I may be so forward (I've had a mulitple pregnancy before), I would very much like to suggest that you find an excellent High Risk OB or Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist right away and that she/he handles your care throughout the entire pregnancy. A multiple pregnancy, let alone one with both fraternal & idential twins, is very different from a singleton pregnancy and you will need extremely close monitoring from the start. A High Risk or MFM specialist will check you for so many things that a regular OB just won't do. I have been under the care of a MFM since I was 6 weeks along in this pregnancy. (Granted, I am 26+ wks with a singleton but lost twins at 23 wks under a normal OB. Not her fault, but that is a long story.) My MFM has seen me every 2 weeks for an ultrasound and check since 6 wks. Her care is extremely thorough and thus far, I have had a very easy pregnancy. With mulitples, especially triplets, you will likely deliver early, possibly go on bedrest, etc. so it is good to have an OB who can help you plan for those things early on. Even with twins, my OB would have had me deliver by 36 weeks if I had made it that far. (Many women with multiples go into labor in the 2nd trimester and then are on bedrest.) Also, have you been tested for any immune or clotting disorders? It is a simple blood test and I would recommend speaking with your OB about possible testing as it is easily treatable once identified but critical when not treated.
Finally, be sure to drinks lots & lots of water each day. It is so important in pregnancy, but especially in mulitple pregnancies. As you get further along, it can really help put off preterm labor & Braxton Hicks contractions. You will also likely need to discuss getting on weekly progesterone injections (different formula than what you are taking now) around 16 weeks to prevent preterm labor.
I apologize if I've bombarded you with information. Having triplets is going to be an amazing experience for you! I will be eager to hear how your journey goes and I wish you the very, very best! Congratulations!
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12/1/2011 2:12 PM
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Cntrygrl--As my 1st trimester is coming to an end, I do feel that I am a little more relaxed about it all. In the beginning I was very worried about EVERYTHING! I still worry, but not near as bad. I don't think I will be completely comfortable until I actually DELIVER....lol....I have just always had a concern b\c I haven't really been sick. I have my moments that I don't feel well, but I have always heard the sicker you are the better b\c it reassures you that the hormones are working. We got to see the baby frequently in the very beginning, but my last ultrasound last week @ 10 weeks was the last one for a few weeks =( so sad! We will go back Dec. 21 and it is just for a "tummy" check as they call it, but they will use the doppler to check for heartbeat. Then we will go back a couple of weeks in to January and find out the sex of the baby. It's all so exciting!!! I can't wait to hold my baby this summer! =)
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12/1/2011 12:58 PM
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I'm still in shock. I'm feeling pretty good. I have that nautious feeling on and off throughout the day...and only a few things do sound good to me when it's time to eat. I feel hungry a lot and try to eat when I feel good, but it's starting to get harder and harder to find times that I actually want to eat something. Other than that...I'm worn out by lunch time...but again...feeling pretty good.
My RE said that with the identical twins, it is possible to have a vanishing twin, so that is why I will be going back again next Wednesday.
We have decided not to tell anyone that we're having triplets. Many family members knew that we were doing IVF and we told them when we found out that I am pregnant. My DH and I decided to keep this part of the pregnancy a secret until Christmas when we will tell everyone that I'm pregnant...and with triplets! I can't wait to see their faces.
lkerce - You're about 3 weeks ahead of me...but with the triplets we may end up delivering around the same time. My RE said that my due date is July 15 but there was no way I'd ever make it to then. He said late June...probably before the 4th of July. I think I'll feel more confortable once the first trimester is past.
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12/1/2011 11:40 AM
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Hello ladies
I started my stims last night, Menpure and Gonal F- I will add Lupron tomorrow night. I got back on Sunday to see how everything is going. Monday we do my husbands high tech sperm sample and send it out Tuesday. We will have the results before our ER. Excited and nervous all rolled into one!!!
Cntrygirl- WOW!!! that is awesome!!!!
SNowie good to hear from you, hope this is it!!!!
Ill keep you all posted
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12/1/2011 10:18 AM
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Cntrygrl- WOW! How exciting! Congrats to you....time will fly by. I can't believe I am almost out of my 1st trimester already. I am 11 weeks 2 days. =)
How are you feeling??
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11/30/2011 9:09 PM
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cntrgrl - WOW IS RIGHT!!!! I almost forgot that the emryos have the ability to split, God bless you and your little ones, This is the greatest story I have read yet!!!! Take very good care of yorself and your babies!!!! This is awesome news!!!!
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11/30/2011 6:47 PM
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Country girl: Holy Cow! I am shocked as well! I bet you didn't expect that, now, huh? Congratulations! Wow!
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11/30/2011 5:02 PM
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Well...just got back from the ultrasound...there were THREE little peanuts and three little heartbeats!!!!!! They only put two eggs in but both stuck and one split. I'm considered 7 wks 3 days. I go back next week to have another ultrasound. We are so excited and a little in shock! I go back next week.
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11/30/2011 5:02 PM
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Well...just got back from the ultrasound...there were THREE little peanuts and three little heartbeats!!!!!! They only put two eggs in but both stuck and one split. I'm considered 7 wks 3 days. I go back next week to have another ultrasound. We are so excited and a little in shock! I go back next week.
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11/30/2011 4:45 PM
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wannabe - I almost forgot that our babies our due almost at the same time!!!! That's awesome!!!
Snowie - so happy to hear that your little one is doing well, they are such a blessing!!!!
Nwells - Very excited for you and wishing only the best!!!!
cntrgrl - time goes by quickly, can't wait to hear the great news, I think we all believe is probably twins!!!!
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11/30/2011 8:46 AM
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Happy Thanksgiving to all! I'm snuggling at home with my dog today since we have a snow day! Also...I was supposed to have my first ultrasound next Wednesday but they moved it up to later today! I'm so nervous and excited at the same time. I just want everything to be going okay! Praying that we hear good news...and possibly a heartbeat or two?!
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11/29/2011 12:52 PM
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Lots of luck tomorrow Nwells. my last cycle was like what you are describing. I was on micro dose lupron and basically started stims and lupron the day after my base line. It was the lucky cycle for me so hoping it works for you too.
Wanna be I cant believe its almost time to meet your little girl. Time sure is flying by. My little princess is two months old already and I still cant beleive it. I look at her while rocking her and tear up sometimes bc she is so beautiful and perfect. I feel so lucky.
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11/29/2011 12:01 PM
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hello ladies-
Tomorrow is the day...
Wanna, WOW I can't believe Feb your lil girl will join you!!! You are such an inspiration to me, you went through so much and look at where you are now. You give me strength to move forward and to BELIEVE that it will happen!!
My new RE is doing things a little different, because I was on the high dose of Lupron, he didn't have me start 10cc of Lupron like my old RE did. Depending on my base line, I may start my stims tomorrow night and he is going to add Lupron or some kind of med to make sure I dont ovulate on my own. NOW I am so nervous because of my bleeding issue... but he knows what he is doing so I have trust him!!!
Ladies have a great day!!! I will let you know how tomorrow goes
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11/28/2011 2:27 PM
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Nwells.....glad you are getting ready for your baseline and to start a new cycle. I completely understand how you are feeling as Nov. 30th rolls around for you. 2 years ago I was so happy at Christmas time because I was expecting our twin boys. Last Christmas, I was heartbroken after losing them at 23 wks remembering the previous year. This Christmas I am overjoyed as we wait for our little girl to join us in February. It took 7 tries so I totally understand where you are at. Just keep be believing and keep your faith strong. You will be rewarded in the end! Wishing you the very best on your next cycle.
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11/28/2011 9:46 AM
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Thinking about you NWells!! Any little glimmer of hope is always nice. I am wishing you the best of luck with cycle #6 We are going to be trying #4 sometime in the spring. Keep us posted and best of luck!!
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11/28/2011 9:31 AM
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HELLO!!!
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!! Ours Was awesome, we had family up from FL. Now I am in Christmas Mode!!
I have been a little up and down, thinking about last year at this time. Last year on Nov 30th we miscarried, this year on Nov 30 is my base line and blood work and most likely we will begin..... don't know if it is sign or what but here we go again!!!! My mom found a kokopeli charm in her house, she thought it was mine but I only had earings when I went to visit last year. It was totally random and she has no idea where it came from- so she had is blessed and sent up to me. My aunt n law and her husband went to Newport while they were here and bought me a wish capsule so I will write my wish on it and wear it around my neck when I go in for retrieval and transfer. I figure at this point any little thing I can hold on to, to keep my faith in BELIEVING that our embryos will grow and attach and we will become pregnant and deliver a beautiful baby!!! SO here we go again!!! # 6 hopefully my lucky #!!!! Have a great day and I will check in later in the week!!!
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11/24/2011 1:38 PM
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lkerce - congratualtions!!!! 10 weeks is a big milestone!!!! I'm sure you're glad to get off of the meds, i know i was. Continue to take it easy.
Happy Thanksgiving and baby dust everyone!!!!
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11/24/2011 9:03 AM
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Update: I had my 10 week appt. yesterday. Everything still looks great. I have stopped Estradol, Progesterone, and baby Asprin. I will continue to take Metformin for two more weeks. Baby is growing and was moving around....too bad I can't feel it yet. I will go back in four weeks.
So far, pregnancy has been pretty smooth. I have a wave of nausea every now and then, but no throwing up-thank goodness! I have indigestion pretty bad and have never had that before and fatigue of course, but other than that I feel pretty good. My OB Doctor said the hormones I have been taking have probably somewhat off-set a lot of the pregnancy symptoms.
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11/22/2011 7:28 AM
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mrsevilisize- congrats on having the courage to make a decision that is best for you and best of luck with all that comes with it! I wish you ever sucess in the next cycle
Lavonda-I too am sorry to hear about your cousin, your family is in my prayers
kcapcap- for 'additional' things to try, I have heard the pineapple core and I did eat a lot of pineapple during my cycle. I also began twice weekly accupuncture specifically for fertility issues two weeks before my egg harvest and then all the way up to my 16th week of pregnancy. Of course I can't say for sure that is what was the deciding factor, but I felt it helped and it certainly did not hurt! Best of luck with your upcoming FET
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11/16/2011 7:15 PM
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Lavonda- So sorry to hear about your cousins baby. I am glad you are trying again and I hope this time works better for you!
To all the newbies on this site good luck with everything and I wish nothing but the best for you all.
As for me I have had two failed IVF cycles due multiple issues and thanks to a LH factor mutation we have decided to do donor eggs. At first it was a hard decision to make but is definitely our best option. We have finally picked a donor but we are waiting for her lawyer to look over the legal documents before she signs them. Once she signs the donor agency will release her info to the fertility clinic so we can get started. She still has to do testing and I am hoping we can start our cycle in December! I hope this time we are successful! I am ready to be pregnant. My sister in law and brother did IVF due to the balance translocation we both have and she is due the end of December! So at least we have had some success in our family!
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11/16/2011 6:26 PM
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Kcap.. I have insurance,.. But it doesnt cover much in my state. I live in Tahlequah Oklahoma. My clinic is in Tulsa.
Ive heard all kinds of tips. Like snacking on walnuts and other things high in omega_3. And then there is the eating of the pineapple core at the right time during embryo transfer. But who knows for sure..... I did everything rxactlu as I was supposed to during the fresh cycle. Someone even suggested to me that I try to have more passionate sex before hand to"trick" my body into becoming fertile... Lol!
Im happy to hear that a couple of you are cycling along with me.
I also had a pregnancy dream last night. Hope its a sign!
In the meanwhile,.. My heart is breaking. I have a distant cousin, and when I say distant I mean like 6th cousin. I guess he married a yotal idiot! 2 1/2 weeks ago, his wife gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby boy. They already had a 2 year old girl. 5 days ago, the father called the babys mom at work,.. Told her to hurry home so they could take the baby to the doc. Instead of coming home right away,.. She stayed for the remaining hours of het shift. When the baby finally got taken to the doc.. He was having seizures. After doing tests.. The doc discovered thst the baby had been shaken. Now he is in a hospital fighting for his little life. The doc says that if he lives,.. He has severe brain damage, and is blind. Finally, aftet trying to blame it on a couple of other people, the mother admitted to shaking the baby because he was crying... And she said that she was angry because she never wanted to have a boy! She is in jail with no bond. I just heard that she had to be moved to a sepetate cell because the other inmayes wete beating her. I think theu should have left her in there.
Now the 2 year old little girl is in dhs custody. Her grandparents are fighting to get custody of her.
I just dont understand! There are so many of us despetately trying to make a baby. I would have gladly taken him. Im praying nonstop for this baby boy.
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11/16/2011 2:25 PM
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Lucky3128, Thanks for the info! I am 32 so I thought with 2 at least one would take My Dr also thought since I am young and healthy (besides my tubes) that it would work the first time. So now I'm scared only having 1 frozen embryo. And your little girl sounds adorable! I hope you all have a very nice Thanksgiving...we all have a lot to be thankful for. Even though I have not had success yet, I know my time will come. We should all be thankful that IVF is even possible! It really is amazing!
WELBD, thats a GREAT dream to have!!!! I always think there are meanings behind dreams....it will come true soon for you! Best of luck on your upcoming FET
Speaking of FET again...is there anything we can do to prepare our bodies? Any hints or anything that anyone has heard that helps?? I just want to do everything and anything possible to help with this 1 embryo I have.....I meet with the Dr tomorrow so we'll see what he has to say!
So where is everyone from ?? I live in Cochranville, PA And I'm having my IVF done at Bryn Mawr (Main Line Fertility).
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11/16/2011 9:52 AM
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Lavonda- I will be starting a FET upon the arrival of my next period, probably the beginning of December. So perhaps we'll be very close to being on our cycles together. We'll have to compare notes
I had a strange dream last night, that I was breastfeeding a little baby and it was doing such a great job! I am a postpartum & newborn nursery nurse, so I see it everyday, but I was so proud of that precious thing...and myself I hope one day I'm able to actually breastfeed MY baby. I know that may sound a little strange, but I would really be so pleased to experience that bond. Okay, getting teary-eyed.
Best to all of us!
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11/16/2011 9:30 AM
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Kcap - My RE said that and I read this in books that 80% of couples it takes 3 tries of IVF to be successful. My RE gave us a 50% chance and it worked on the first try with one baby. We put back 3 embryos on day 3. So I thought if we had only put back 2 which is what we thought we were going to do I might not have gotten pregnant. I believe that the average woman with no problems has a 20% chance of getting pregnant each month. So there may be nothing wrong but it just didn't work that month. I also had the staff tell me that I had a better chance of it working because I was 30. If I would have been older it might not have worked the first time. But there are lots of woman who are older and have had it work the first time. Also i think that you were pregnant so that is a good sign. It might be that the embryo didnt attach.
Lavonda - Best of luck on your FET!
My daughter turned 8 months old yesterday. I cant believe how interested in the world she is. It's so amazing to watch her discover her world. I am so excited to get to spend the holidays with her. I think Thanksgiving will be her favorite holiday. Because she loves to eat! Even pumpkin pie!
Best of luck to everyone!
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11/16/2011 8:10 AM
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Thank you all for the help! Much appreciated!!! Lavonda now is that price of meds without coverage? I have prescription coverage but doesn't cover infertility meds And that's great your starting you FET Got that abbrev down lol Keep me posted on how your doing and what steps are coming so I know what to expect. I can always give you my email too
I go tomorrow for more blood work so they can follow my number down to zero. I am hoping to meet with me Dr and see what his thoughts are. Now they said I would get my period in 5 - 7 days after stopping my injections...now do I have to wait for my next cycle?? I'm confused on that part. And does anyone know why it doesn't work sometimes?? (IVF in general...). Did I do something wrong? And since my numbers went up, then the embryo did implant, or not necessarily?
Good luck to everyone out there who is pregnant, or is still trying.
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11/15/2011 1:09 PM
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KCap Im just getting started mwith my first frozen embryo cycle. It it much different than a fresh cycle... Alot easier I think. Ive started birthcontrol pills. I will add lupron shots for awhile, then at some point, I will wear estrogen patches. I will have only a couple of trips to the clinic for ultrasound and bloodwork to see if my utetus is ready. Also, I will be taking baby asprin at some point. A couple of days before the transfer, the progestron shots start, along with baby asprin, and if I get apositive test... The prosgesrton shot and asprin contine for several weeks. The cost of my meds for this fet is about $250.00
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11/15/2011 11:44 AM
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Hello my awesome Ladies!!!
Whehoo!!! the abbreviations list- Can't tell you how many times I have seen that baby on here!!! LOL!!!
Snowie good to hear from ya, hope your little one is doing well!!! Growing like a weed I am sure!!!
Dl and tcr i am doing Great trying to prep for Thanksgiving so that is keeping my mind busy!!! We are getting the next procedure in place, the insurance is going to cover part if not all so we have to have all that in order so we can proceed. My base line is 11/30- coming up quick it is hard to believe we are heading there yet again!!! at least I got the whole shot thing down!!! i don't get bruises anymore, Yeah I have gotten that good- crazy to think that is a positive in this whole IVF mess.
kcapcap- I know it is hard, it is hard sometimes getting on this forum and hearing about those who get it on the first shot, we all are going through the same thing, just some of us have to go through it a little longer. Been here 3 years, supported and shared the joy of pregnancy with a lot of the women on here. I know how you feel right now, I know the why me, I know the I just want a baby is it to much to ask, I know it all. There is nothing that anyone can say today that will make it better. In couple days you will be better and have a different out look- you have a frozen baby that is a huge plus!!! I usually waited about 2 months between each cycle, just to give my body a break. But I never had a frozen embie, so you could probably move on quicker. I wish you the best!!!
Lovanda you will be a month behind me and let pray and Believe our babies will be a month apart!!!! I am with you girl!!!
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11/15/2011 11:14 AM
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Its ok the abbreviations are a lot to know...FET= Frozen Embryo Transfer..which is what you would do with your remaining embie
Here is a list of abbreviations for everyone new:
2WW = 2-Week Wait
47XXY = Klinefelter's Syndrome
ACA = Anti-cardiolipin Antibodies
ACTH = Adrenal Corticotropic Hormone
AF = Aunt Flo (menstruation)
AH, AZH = Assisted Hatching
AHI = At-home Insemination
a.i = alt.infertility newsgroup
a.i.a, aia = alt.infertility.alternatives newsgroup
a.i.p, aip = alt.infertility.primary newsgroup
a.i.s, ais = alt.infertility.secondary newsgroup
AI = Artificial Insemination
AIH = Artificial Insemination from Husband
ANA = Anti-nuclear Antibodies
AO = Anovulation
AOA, AVA = Anti-ovarian Antibody
APA = Anti-phospholipid Antibodies
APTT = Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
ART = Assisted Reproductive Technology
ASA = Anti-sperm Antibody
ASRM = American Society of Reproductive Medicine
ATA = Anti-thyroid Antibody
AWOL = A Woman On Lupron
B2 = Baby Two (mailing list)
BA = Baby Aspirin
BBT = Basal Body Temperature
BCP = Birth Control Pills
BD = Baby Dance (sex)
BFN = Big Fat Negative
BFP = Big Fat Positive
BG = Blood Glucose
BMS = Baby-making Sex
BSE = Breast Self-Exam
BT = Balanced Translocation
BW, b/w = Bloodwork
C# = Cycle Number
CAD = Carbohydrate Addict's Diet
CAH = Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
CALP = Carbohydrate Addict's Life Plan
CASA = Computer-assisted Semen Analysis
CB = Cycle Buddy CBAVD = Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens
CCCT, CCT = Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test (Clomid Challenge Test)
CD = Cycle Day
CD56+ = Natural Killer Cells
CF = Cervical Fluid
CM = Cervical Mucus
CMV = Cytomegalovirus
CNM = Certified Nurse Midwife
COH = Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
COW = Curse of Womanhood (menstruation)
CP = Cervical Position
CPFM = ClearPlan Fertility Monitor
CVS = Chorionic Villae Sampling
D&C = Dilation & Curettage
D&E = Dilation & Evacuation
DE = Donor Eggs
DES = Diethylstilbestrol (a synthetic estrogen)
DHEAS = Dihydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
DI = Donor Insemination
DIPI = Direct Intra-peritoneal Insemination
DOR = Diminished Ovarian Reserve
DOST = Direct Oocyte-Sperm Transfer
DPO = Days Post-Ovulation
DPR = Days Post-Retrieval
DPT = Days Post-Transfer
DP3DT = Days Post 3-Day Transfer
DP3DT = Days Post 5-Day Transfer
Dx = Diagnosis
E2 = Estradiol
EB, EMB = Endometrial Biopsy
EDD = Estimated Due Date
ENDO = Endometriosis
EPO = Evening Primrose Oil
EPT = Early Pregnancy Test
ET = Embryo Transfer
ETF = Embryo Toxic Factor
ETA = Embryo Toxicity Assay
EW, EWCM = Eggwhite Cervical Mucus
FBG = Fasting Blood Glucose
FI = Fasting Insulin
FET = Frozen Embryo Transfer
FF = Fertility Friend or Fat Friendly
FHR = Fetal Heart Rate
FP = Follicular Phase
FM = Fertile Mucus or Fertility Monitor
FSH = Follicle Stimulating Hormone
FTTA = Fertile Thoughts To All
FUR = False Unicorn Root
FV = Fertile Vibes
GD = Gestational Diabetes
GI = Gastrointestinal
GIFT = Gamete Intra-fallopian Transfer
GnRH = Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
GP = General Practitioner
GTT = Glucose Tolerance Test
HbA1c = Glycosylated Hemoglobin (also called Glycohemoglobin)
hCG, HCG = Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HCP = Health Care Practitioner
HEPA = Hamster Egg Penetration Assay
hMG, HMG = Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
HP = Hannah's Prayer (Christian infertility / pregnancy loss group)
HPT = Home Pregnancy Test
HRT = Hormone Replacement Therapy
HSC = Hysteroscopy
HSG = Hysterosalpingogram
IBT = Immunobead Binding Test
ICI = Intra-cervical Insemination
ICSI = Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
IF = Infertility
IGTT = Insulin and Glucose Tolerance Test
IM = Intra-muscular (WRT injections)
INCIID = International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
IOR = Immature Oocyte Retrieval
IR = Insulin Resistant
ITI = Intra-tubal Insemination
IUFD = Intra-uterine Fetal Demise
IUGR = Intra-uterine Growth Retardation
IUI = Intra-uterine Insemination
IVC = Intra-vaginal Culture
IVF = In Vitro Fertilization
IVIg = Intravenous Immunoglobulin
LAD = Leukocyte Antibody Detection Assay
LAP = Laparoscopy
LH = Luteinizing Hormone
LIT = Leukocyte Immunization Therapy
LMP = Last Menstrual Period (start date)
LO = Love Olympics (sex)
LP = Luteal Phase
LPD = Luteal Phase Defect
LSP = Low Sperm Count
LUF, LUFS = Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Syndrome
MAI = Miscarriage After Infertility (mail list)
MC, m/c, misc. = Miscarriage
MESA = Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration
MF = Male Factor
m.h.i, mhi = misc.health.infertility newsgroup
MIFT = Micro Injection Fallopian Transfer
m.k.p, mkp = misc.kids.pregnancy newsgroup
MMR = Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging
NEST = Non-surgical Embryonic Selective Thinning
NK = Natural Killer Cells (CD56+)
NORIF = Non-stimulated Oocyte Retrieval In (office) Fertilization
NP = Nurse Practitioner
NSA = Non-surgical Sperm Aspiration
O, OV = Ovulation
OASIS = Overweight & Seeking Infertility Support (mail list)
OB = Obstetrician
OB/GYN = Obstetrician/Gynecologist
OC = Oral Contraceptives
OD = Ovulatory Dysfunction
OHSS = Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
ONNA = Oh No, Not Again (mail list)
OPK Ovulation Predictor Kit
OPSS = Overweight & Pregnant Support (mail list)
OPT = Ovulation Predictor Test
OTC = Over The Counter
OTTC = Overweight & Trying To Conceive (mail list)
OW = Overweight
P4 = Progesterone
PA = Physician's Assistant
PAI-1 = Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1
PANFERT = Pregnancy After Infertility (mail list)
PCAO= Polycystic Appearing Ovaries
PCO = Polycystic Ovaries
PCOD = Polycystic Ovary Disease
PCOS = Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCP = Primary Care Physician
PCT = Post Coital Test
PESA = Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration
PG = Pregnant
PGD = Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
PI = Primary Infertility
PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIO = Progesterone in Oil
PLI = Paternal Leukocyte Immunization
PMS = Pre-menstrual Syndrome
PNM = Perinatal Mortality
POC = Products of Conception
POF = Premature Ovarian Failure
PROM = Premature Rupture of Membranes
PTSD = Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
PZD = Partial Zona Dissection
RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist
R-FSH, R-hFSH = Recombinant Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone
RI = Reproductive Immunologist
RIP = Reproductive Immunophynotype
ROS = Reactive Oxygen Species
RPL = Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
RSA = Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion
Rx = Prescription
SA = Semen Analysis
SART = Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology
s/b, S/B = Stillbirth
SB = SugarBusters diet
SCORIF = Stimulated Cycle Oocyte Retrieval In (office) Fertilization
SHG, SonoHSG = Sonohysterogram
SI = Secondary Infertility
SIS = Saline Injection Sonogram
SLE = Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
SPA = Sperm Penetration Assay
SPALS = Subsequent Pregnancy After a Loss Support (mail list)
s.s.p.l, sppl = soc.support.pregnancy.loss newsgroup
STD = Sexually Transmitted Disease
SUZI = Sub-zonal Insertion
T1 = Type I Diabetic -- Juvenile Diabete
T2 = Type II Diabetic -- Insulin Resistant, Adult Onset
T4 = Thyroxine
TEBG = Testosterone-Estradiol Binding Globulin
TESA = Testicular Sperm Aspiration
TESE = Testicular Sperm Extraction
TET = Tubal Embryo Transfer
TL = Tubal Ligation
TNF = Tumor Necrosis Factor
TORCH = Toxoplasmosis, Other, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus & Herpes test
TR = Tubal Reversal
TRH = Thyroid Releasing Hormone
TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TTC = Trying to Conceive
TTCAR = Trying to Conceive after Reversal
TUFT = Trans-uterine Fallopian Transfer
Tx = Treatment
TZD = Thiazolidinediones
UR = Urologist
US, u/s = Ultrasound
UTI = Urinary Tract Infection
V = Vasectomy
VR = Vasectomy Reversal
WBC = White Blood Cells
WHR = Waist to Hip Ratio
WLS = Weight Loss Surgery
WNL = Within Normal Limits
ZIFT = Zygote Intra-fallopian Transfer
GENERAL INTERNET ABBREVIATIONS
AMAP = As Much As Possible
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
ASAP = As Soon As Possible
AOL = America Online
BB = Bulletin Board
BBL = Be Back Later
BBW = Big Beautiful Women
BTW = By The Way
DD = Dear Daughter, Darling Daughter
DH = Dear Husband, Darling Husband
DHAC = Don't/Doesn't Have A Clue
DITD = Down In The Dumps
DP = Dear Partner, Darling Partner
DS = Dear Son, Darling Son
DW = Dear Wife, Darling Wife
FAQ = Frequently Asked Question(s)
FWIW = For What It's Worth
HTH = Hope This Helps
IIRC = If I Recall/Remember Correctly
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion, In My Honest Opinion
IMO = In My Opinion
IRC = Internet Relay Chat
LMK = Let Me Know
LOL = Laughing Out Loud (or Lots Of Luck)
MIL = Mother In-law (also FIL, SIL, BIL for the others)
NBD = No Big Deal
NG = Newsgroup
OT = Off Topic
OTOH = On The Other Hand
PITA = Pain In The ***
POA = Plan Of Action
POV = Point Of View
PV = Postitive Vibes
ROTFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing
ROTFLOL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing Out Loud
ROTFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A** Off
SO = Significant Other
TIA = Thanks In Advance
TTFN = Ta Ta For Now
TTYS = Talk To You Soon
TTYTT = To Tell You The Truth
WB = Welcome Back
WF = Warm Fuzzies
WRT = With Respect To
WWW = Wise Women of the Web
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
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11/15/2011 10:57 AM
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all these abbreviations....sorry FET??? Thanks for the info, I appreciate it! I hope I can start again right away....keep you gals posted.
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11/15/2011 8:19 AM
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Kc- RE stands for Reproductive Endocrinologist. It is the specific professional name for infertility doctors. I am sorry your numbers did not go up. Basically now you will stop all meds and then you will get your period. You can start prepartion for an FET as soon as you get your period if your doctor allows. My first RE said that he prefered to do back to back cycles because he felt your body was a little more prepared having the extra hormones in it. The FET is a lot easier than a fresh cycle. You take a LOT less meds and it is a LOT less stress and pressure. Good luck.
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11/15/2011 8:05 AM
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I know this is probably a stupid question but what does RE stand for? I know it's the doctor or something. Well I got bad news yesterday, and had to stop my meds. My beta went from 23 on Friday to only 38 yesterday. I really think I'm numb right now. So what's next? What happens from here? I have one frozen Embryo. I just don't understand why...I have been dealing with all this (not specifically IVF) for 3 years now....I just want a baby...is that too much to ask?? Ugh sorry, just needed to vent a little. I am supposed to meet with my Dr at some point for a consultation, but any info anyone can give me, would be great. Like how long do I need to wait to try again, and what does that involve since I do have an embryo...med wise, ect.
Thanks so much.
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11/14/2011 9:57 PM
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It was a very interesting procedure. I actually got to watch my RE put back three eggs. It helps to guide the cathater to the right place inside the uterus! I got lucky on my first try and had my son. My beta was only 66 to start and he was slow to develop, so those you with low numbers, dont panic. My RE said that when you take eggs out of their "enviorment", they get lazy and are not sure what to do, once they go back inside they need to become acquainted with the ol' uterus!!! Ask your RE's about the Transvaginal Ultrasound for egg transfer, I truly believe that was why we were sucessful... I was one of three friends who went to this RE and we all got pregnant on our first round!
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11/14/2011 8:28 PM
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lol oh ok i see. then no mine did not do that
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11/14/2011 5:04 PM
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My Bad!!! I missed a very important word in that post ... Transvaginal Ultrasound...
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11/14/2011 4:21 PM
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I thought that all transfers were ulyrasound guided as well...
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11/14/2011 3:58 PM
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I thought all transfers were done with an ultrasound? I am confused ... but all of my transfers were done with an ultrasound at the same time and i had two different RE's in two different states.
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11/14/2011 3:31 PM
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Good afternoon all...
Just a curiosity question.... How many of your RE's do ultrasound guided egg transfers? My RE does and I found his "success" rate seemed higher than other RE and IVF Clinics in our area. Just food for thought! Prayers and blessings to all!
Tiff
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11/13/2011 7:34 PM
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So much going on and many new faces!
Ive been absent from here for awhile... Trying to get my mind in the right place. On tbe 10th, I started taking bc pills, gearing up for my first FET. Lupron starts on 12/16.
My RE didnt have answers for me as to why the first try didnt work.. She said everything looked perfect. So I dont know what to think. She is going to remap my cervix and uterus so maybe the transfer will be alittle easier this time.
Im to scared to be excited this time. My doc says she will only transfer 2 embies, because she is sure it will work with some of the embryos. If we have to do a second frozen transfer, then she will consider putting in 3.
My first bloodwork and ultrasound will be on jan 9th. Im not sure what to expect.. But im not going to stress about it.
Its good to finslly come back and get caught on all the goings on with you gals. Goodluck all!
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11/13/2011 5:41 PM
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Thanks for all the kind words, this forum was a blessing for me. I felt so alone in this process, I mean friends/families all show support, but they don't truly understand what we women go thru mentally, physically and emotionally. So tomorrow is the day, I find out for sure whether I'm still pregnant or not. I am SO scared, I tried to stay calm this weekend and prayed tons. I'm just leaving it in the higher powers hands....only he knows my plan. I really hope we don't have to pay thousands more to have a baby, but yes we would pay anything we had too. I just hope we don't have to keep doing this for too much longer.
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers, so excited for all who are pregnant and hang in there the ones who are still trying. We will get there
I will keep you all posted on how I make out.
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11/13/2011 12:11 PM
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lkerce: Hope everything remains good for you, must have been scary!
Kcapcap: I totally understand everything you are saying. I am already in the hole $30K and I never thought I'd ever spend this much money. In fact, I was pretty adamant that I was not going to ever spend that money and I'm prepared to spend more. How? Where's it coming from? Not sure?
So many ups and downs. Today, I am attending a "Burial of Ashes" service that the hospital at which I work and where I had my D&C after my miscarriage earlier this year. They worded the service as "we will remember precious lives lost and seek comfort and peace in laying to rest the babies you hoped for and dreamed of and mourn". I am tearing up just thinking about it and I really feel I need to go to honor the baby that I would now be 30+3 weeks gestation. I still mourn that child every day.
Okay, best to everyone, let's all keep hanging in there as best we can. Happy days to all who are experiencing success.
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11/13/2011 11:24 AM
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lkerce - I know exactly how you feel...I went throught the same thing just as I was reaching my 10th week...I thought our world was coming to an end. I was bleeding heavily, but thankfully our baby was also fine. It was at this ultrasound that I got to see him fully form and moving and wigling everywhere...God is good!!!! Just be careful, and rest as much as you can, and we opted for no intercourse until we were completely in the clear, which for us was almost at 20 weeks. I am now 27 weeks and planning for my baby shower next week!!!!
kcapcap - My prayers are with you, hoping that your little one is just a slow started. And yes, it is even more difficult because of the financial strained, but it is so worth it. We would give all of our material posessions in exchanged!!!! We also had no insurance coverage, and my husband has been out of work for four month.
cntrygrl - Congratulations on great beta numbers, can't wait to hear your updates.
amyb - wow 30 weeks already!!!! You are also on my prayers, I'm sure that with all the advances in technology, your little one is going to be just fine.
tcr21 - So glad to hear your little one is doing well and that you are ok!!!!
Hope I got everyone!!!
Nwells- Thinking about you and wishing you the best on your new cycle!!!
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