11/13/2011 9:20 AM
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Had a scare yesterday and ended up in the ER. I was cramping with spotting. I have been cramping the whole time, but the spotting was what scared me most. Fortunately, baby is perfect!! Measuring 1.97cm with a heart beat of 168 bpm. Last Tuesday when I went to my OB appt. baby was measuring 1.62cm, so it is def. growing. Just so glad it turned out to be nothing major. They said that I had a little bit of blood that had formed behind the placenta and was a the tip of my cervix, so that was probably what caused the spotting. They had to cath me to fill my bladder for US and I thought I would die...but all that matters is that our little one is growing and healthy!!!
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11/12/2011 11:34 PM
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Thank you WELBD....I'm trying to stay positive and just see what Mondays results say. I want this more than anything, as I know we all do....just tired of the roller coaster ride, hour long trips weekly to the IVF and all the money on top of that. I know this is my first round, but gosh having no insurance coverage for this, it's awful. Sorry just had to vent a little. I know I will get my baby, just so hard being patient...staying hopeful....
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11/12/2011 8:09 AM
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Hang in there Kcapcap, maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised. I'm sorry it's not what you wanted, and I know it's so hard. Best wishes
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11/11/2011 8:53 PM
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Well not too good of news today My HCG was 23...so they said yes pregnant, but maybe miscarrying. I go Monday for more blood work to find out for sure. Has anyone had this low of a number for there first HCG? All during my injections before my retrieval it took my body a lot longer to get up where it needed to be number wise for the hormones, so is it possible that my body just takes longer with this too??? They were going to cancel my cycle cause the levels were not going up like they should and then they did So trying to not think one way or another yet...keeping the faith.....
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11/11/2011 3:33 PM
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amyb, congrats on reaching 30 weeks - i'm sorry you have a worry with the possible duplicated renal collecting system. I've never heard of that being associated with IVF babies - though it is more common with girls - I know it's scary when your newborn may need some intervention. We have friends whose baby will need surgery at some point and it's hard now but the longterm outlook is very good. You'll get plenty of prayers from the women on this site when your little one arrives. good luck to you - try not to worry - we are so lucky that so much can be done and your baby will get the best possible care. How amazing that the doctors will already know what to look out for.
my baby girl is coming up for four months - she is the light of our ives - I still have to pinch myself and still can hardly believe she is here when I had thought it may never happen.
praying for healthy pregnancies for those of you with positive results and love and strength to those of you still trying.
Nwells - thinking of you and praying for a positive outcome this round - you inspire us all!
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11/11/2011 11:33 AM
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My first beta was a 43 and I now have a healthy 15 month old boy...do not worry about the initial number as long as it is doubling appropriately
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11/10/2011 2:08 PM
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Kcapcap- The beta number is the HCG level in your blood which will indicate if you're pregnant. Every practice differs just a bit, but in my RE's practice, they want to see the level above 50 for your first "Beta" and then want to see it double, at least, for the second blood test 2 days later. Now my RE also says if it's above 5, it just is and you have to test in 2 days to see if it is rising. For instance, my first cycle 1st beta was 100 then the 2nd was 360, so that meant I was pregnant. Then my 2nd IVF cycle my beta was 40, so my office said it was a low positive, but then when I got my 2nd result it was 20, so it was dropping, which meant bad news.
Try not to worry (yeh, right?) even if your POS was negative, it doesn't mean anything, you could still possibly be pregnant, there have been many that have had neg. POS and still been pregnant. It just might mean that the level is not high enough to show positive in the urine. Hang in there, it is soooo hard, I know. It has been a month for me since we had our failed cycle and I still struggle, but you just keep on going.
Good luck with your "beta" tomorrow, I hope it's a good result!
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11/10/2011 1:17 PM
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Thanks girls for all the help. I took a HPT last night and it was negative We have another one and I'm going to take it tonight, I go tomorrow for my blood work...11/11/11! Ugh I cannot believe this maybe not happening. I cried all night last evening. This is such a hard process to go through...and the thought of having to do it again, scares me. But one question I do have is what is the BETA number everyone is referring too?
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11/9/2011 12:19 PM
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Cntrygirl-Congratulations! Those are great numbers. I hope you are ready for twins!!! My first BETA was 360, then 2nd was over 800 and I have twins. Either way, the numbers indicate a strong pregnancy, whether it is 1 or 2.
Good luck to everyone in the 2WW.
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11/9/2011 11:23 AM
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Hello all, I think it has been at least several months since I've posted although I have been checking in and reading. Good to see so many new faces! This is a fantastic place for support.
Congrats to cntrygrl! Kcapcap, good luck in your 2ww!
I have a question for you veterans out there, and anyone else that this issue may sound familiar to. We just had an ultrasound at 30 weeks, this was recommended because at our 20 wk u/s they saw her left kidney a little larger than normal. So, we just found out that she does have a kidney issue, most likely (although won't be positively diagnosed for sure 'till after she's born in January) called duplicated renal collecting system. Can lead to life long kidney infections, and may possibly need surgery. I am so grateful it is not life threatening, and otherwise things look good, but already I am worried for my precious girl! The maternal fetal medicine specialist says it is more common in ivf babies, and most common in girls. Anyone know ever heard of this or know anything about it?
Take care ladies and best of luck to everyone, whatever stage of this process you are in.
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11/9/2011 10:48 AM
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Just got the call. Beta for today is 782. The nurse said that was a 84% increase and they wanted to see a 66%. She also said my progesterone levels were good. I'm scheduled for my first OB appointment Dec. 7th! {It would have been earlier but my Dr. is out the week I could have had it done...darn it!} I'm praying that everything continues to go smoothly...I feel somewhat better after today's test...it's still hard to believe! Much love and thanks to everyone for answering all of my questions! Have a wonderful week all!
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11/9/2011 9:00 AM
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Hey everyone!
Congrats to you CntryGrl!! I know it is the BEST feeling in the world to hear you are pregnant.
I went for my 1st visit with my regular OB Dr. yesterday. I was exactly 8 weeks yesterday and he did an ultrasound. The baby had grown from .96cm to 1.62cm. They were really busy yesterday and I wasn't actually scheduled for an US, so he did it on his older machine and we were able to see the heart beating, but weren't able to get an actual heart rate. I go back the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and am scheduled for an US, so I will get some good pictures, hear the heart beat, etc...I will be 10 weeks and 1 day and I can't wait to see it actually look more like a baby.
I have been so cautiously excited in the very first few weeks, but I am getting more and more excited now that I am further along and everything seems to be going well. Getting harder and harder to NOT tell =) I went and bought a baby book yesterday, so that I can document everything. I recently went to "Christmas Village" (huge craft show) in Birmingham, AL and bought the baby it's 1st bib...gender neutral with our last initial mongrammed on it.
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11/8/2011 11:54 PM
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Thank you Lucky3128 for the info. and congrax to CntryGrl God Bless you!
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11/8/2011 3:44 PM
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POS stands for Pee on a stick.
If you are pregnant you will more than likely continue your progesterone and estrogen (the pills ) till 10 weeks pregnant. You will have more blood work to make sure your levels are doubling properly and then when you are between 6-8 weeks pregnant the doctor will do an u/s
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11/8/2011 3:30 PM
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and reading older posts, what does POS stand for?
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11/8/2011 3:07 PM
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Lucky3128: I think I am going to do a HPT Thursday evening. The RN said it was ok too, so I can be prepared. I'm suppose to go to the beach the weekend for a yearly tradition with some family. And I won't know the results of the blood test till 3pm and we are planning on leaving around noon. I don't want to go if it's negative. I am going to be beside myself. This whole process has been a roller coaster ride for me....I can't imagine doing it again. I do have one embryo that they froze, so I would just do the implantation over, but I still can't imagine. I love my Dr, but barely saw him through the whole process and I pretty much found out visit to visit what was happening next. So say I'm pregnant...what's next? more drugs/injections or am I done with them? I'm still injecting Progesterone oil every morning and taking (I forget it starts with an E) but a pill twice daily.
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11/8/2011 2:41 PM
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Kcapcap - I did an HPT but it was only one day before my blood test. I wanted to wait until the trigger shot was out of my body so I didn't get a false positive. So for me it was accurate but my beta was 209 so it was pretty high. I never really had my breasts hurt sometimes they were very sensitive. And I didnt get symptoms until about 7 or 8 weeks. So to everyone on here dont look for symptoms a week or two in because it is still so early and I think it drives you crazy. So everyone is different in the way they feel.
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11/8/2011 2:12 PM
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I am new to this site and I am in the 2ww process! I actually go this Friday for my pregnancy test. But I am so scared...I have cramping right now that feels like my period coming Is this normal?? My boobs have been sore since probably last week. And the cramps come and go... Has anyone done a home pregnancy test before the blood test?
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11/8/2011 10:04 AM
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We had two eggs put in and I will be totally thrilled with however many babies we end up with. I'm just praying that everything continues to go smoothly. I still had cramping yesterday and a very small amount of reddish spotting early this morning. For the most part the rest of this morning has been going well with no cramping. I'm anxious for tomorrow's blood test to see if the numbers are going up and how much if they are going up. Thanks for all of the encouragement and comments.
Have a wonderful day all!
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11/8/2011 9:57 AM
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CntryGrl - Congratulations! I am curious how many eggs you put back in as well. 200 is the average number on betabase for twins for the first beta. So you could be having twins or triplets with that number.
romeoye - welcome and good luck with your upcoming cycle. I am not aware of any discounts on medications. But my Drs office gave me some that other woman had donated. So that might be an option. Good Luck!
NWells - that is great news! Wishing you the best of luck on your upcoming cycle. I hope everything falls into place for you!
Snowie - So glad you are enjoying your little girl and getting sleep! Good luck with going back to work.
Hopefilled - I know how you feel my sister in law got pregnant with her second chile right before we were getting ready to start our cycle. I was really upset because I thought it would not work because we couldnt be pregnant at the same time. But it did work and her baby is 3 months older than mine.
Good luck to everyone!
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11/8/2011 12:40 AM
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I have some Question about the Menopur, Novarel and Bravelle Medications ,? can you tell if there is any Mfg discount or any coupons that I can get on my medications to save money, any website that I can get info, please advice me, thanks in advance for your help. Liz
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11/8/2011 12:33 AM
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Hi Girls, I'm very excited but at the same time very nervius, I'm 38 years old and I'm kind of new in this process of IVF. I have a lot questions? I will be starting my treatment next month, thank you all for your support.
liz
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11/7/2011 7:58 PM
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CntryGrl -That's a hign number! How many eggs did you put in?
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11/7/2011 5:27 PM
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CntryGrl: That's a great beta! Congrats! That's a great, high number! Nice!
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11/7/2011 12:57 PM
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wannabe- How are you doing? How much longer till the little one arrives?
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11/7/2011 12:56 PM
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OUTSTANDING first number!!! Congrats!!
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11/7/2011 12:24 PM
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Well...
I had my bloodwork this morning. The nurse called earlier and said that my HCG level is 425! When she said, "Congratulations, you're pregnant!" I couldn't believe it. I'm still in shock, I think. I'm excited, but want to be cautiously so. I go back Wednesday for bloodwork again. Then they will test my progesterone levels, too. I did tell the nurse this morning about the cramping, since I had some again this morning when I woke up, and she said they don't usually get concerned unless it is accompanied by heavy bleed, too. I haven't had any other bleeding besides a few small streaks yesterday morning. As it seems with this whole process, from one thing to worry about to the next! Although, don't get me wrong, I'm glad to be worrying about this! Praying that Wednesday the numbers are still going up!! Thanks for all of the support so far!!
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11/6/2011 7:07 PM
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Cntrygirl.....I think you are very, very likely pregnant! I have had both cramping & a bit of bleeding both times I got a BFP. On my negative cycles, I either had nothing or started an actual period. Can't wait to hear your beta numbers tomorrow!!
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11/6/2011 4:25 PM
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cntrygrl - that's great news!!! I agree w/ Snowie. Make sure you are resting a lot. I started spotting right after my beta, and the DR increased my progesterone, I did both inserts and shots. Make sure you let them know tomorrow so they can take perventive measures.
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11/6/2011 8:51 AM
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Chances are highly likely it is a real BFP because your trigger shot should be LONG gone. So if i was you i would stay cautiously optimistic about it. And a little bleeding can be completely normal especially with IVF. just rest today as much as possible. Congrats !!
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11/6/2011 8:38 AM
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Okay. So since I had the AF cramping and pretty much had decided that it hadn't worked I went ahead and did a POS. {I know I said I wasn't going to}....but it came out POSITIVE! A very clear positive. Tomorrow is my beta....could it be a false positive?? I'm literally shaking right now.
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11/6/2011 7:54 AM
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I need your help!!! Yesterday I started having some minor cramps from time to time and then woke up early this morning feeling more like AF cramps. I had a very small amount of bright red blood when I wiped, but not enough to need a pad. I'm freaking out. My beta is tomorrow, but now I'm convinced that it will be negative.
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11/5/2011 8:19 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and encouragement. I decided to wait until Monday. My appointment is at 7:30 in the morning. I have a feeling the worst part will be waiting for the phone call that afternoon. I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend.
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11/4/2011 2:39 PM
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cntrygirl,
I did POAS and both came back negative. I tested 2 days before my blood work. Well, the first one I guess was inconclusive. It was a very light line, but that didn't show up until 5 minutes after the first negative line came up. So I took a 2nd and it came back negative. At my blood work, we found I was I not only pregnant, but my HCG was 360 (I now have 15 month old boy/girl twins). My DR. said that I am one of those people who's HCG does not come back in Urine until I am 6+ weeks along. He was shocked that both pregnancy tests came back negative with my HCG being so high on the first test.
My advice to you is do what you want. If you feel like you have to test, do it, but if it comes back negative, don't totally freak out. I literally cried for 2 days before my blood test....all for nothing. I remember calling my parents to tell them that I was finally pregnant and my mom answered the phone crying....she was waiting for me to call crying since I had all ready told her that both pregnancy tests were negative 2 days earlier.
To those that are in their early weeks, try not to worry! I never really felt nauseous until I was 7 or 8 weeks along and even then, it was rare. My boobs never hurt. I really had an easy pregnancy and two healthy babies.
NWells, I have a feeling you are next! You were on here before me and I am hoping and praying for you!!!
Good luck to all of those trying. Hang in there!
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11/4/2011 11:51 AM
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hello al!!!
It has been a while, I have been reading to keep up with everyone but haven't really had much to post. But we got some good news the other day. As you all know we have to send a sample out to be tested for DNA fragmentation, well I called just to clarify and the Lab tech nurse told me that they rate the sperm 0-15% fragmentation is Excellent and 16-25% is fair and beyond that is poor. She said that usually when a couple has poor sperm they usually turn to IVF and I told her that I have been doing that for lets see 3 years now!!! She said that if our results indeed come back fragmented there is medication and life changes that can be done to improve my husbands sperm. She said I can call the doctor who specialized is the "sperm" field and he can give us advice how to improve and move on. SO all hope is not lost, even if our results come back with fragmentation that does not mean we have to us donors!!!! UGH what a relief. THEN my RE office calls me and tell us that the embryo biopsy procedure, there is a name for it I can't remember, but it has been approved by our insurance so we don't have to pay for it!! YOU HAVE NO IDEA how relieved I am!!!! So I go next Friday for my third and final Lupron shot and my base line appt is 11/30- ladies it is coming fast. I feel like things are falling into place, reasons for everything, so I am feeling good vibes!!! However I have been down lately. Halloween I did get teary eyed, because last year on halloween we found out we were pregnant. I though the day my baby would have been born would bother me, instead it is the thinking about where we were this time last year that is really bothering me. I am good though, thinking of the future!
Snowie- so glad the lil girl is doing well, and you are LUCKY 5 hours at a time wow!!! she is beautiful!!!
Hopefilled, welcome if you have read past post you are familiar with my story, I am a veteran here wouldn't have been able to get through the last two years with out this forum and the support from the wonderful ladies here!!! you have some to the right place.
Ikerce- wonderful that all is going well. Rest and take it easy, nothing like seeing that lil heart beat huh!!!
Cntrygirl- DO NOT POS- I only do once I start bleeding, but if you don't spot don't do it!!!! good luck in your 2ww you are almost through!!!
Take it easy ladies!!!
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11/3/2011 8:36 PM
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Thanks for the encouragement EM07! Congrats on your pregnancy! I'm hoping it isn't that much longer for me! DLMIRACLE thanks for your positive words also. It really does make me feel better talking about it. I've noticed that since I've been wanting to become a mom it seems like everyone around me is expecting. I'm really happy for them but it has been really difficult to deal with especially since a few of those are family members. I just have to have faith and patients and try and stay strong and positive.
Wishing you positive results CntryGrl!!
Congratulations Ikerce!! What an exciting time for you and your husband!
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11/3/2011 11:45 AM
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lkerce - That's awesome news!!! i was super relieved when I finally went to my OB. It was assurance that we were finally on safe ground!!! continue to be carefull and take good care of yourself, and again, best wishes for an unevntful pregnancy!!!
cntrgrl - If you do decide to test at home, just remember everyone's guidance. It might or might not make feel any better, and the results might no beaccurate. I do agree that the digital ones are the best choice. Good luck, you are almost there!!!
God bless everyone and have a great weekend!!!
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11/3/2011 11:36 AM
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I forgot to add this to my previous post...
I have had nausea off and on. Just started a few days ago. It is mostly in the afternoon and evening. I usually start to get sleepy after I have eaten lunch. My breast are very tender and much bigger than they were (I didn't have much to speak of in that area before this...ha!). I'm still achey in my lower back and get occasional mild cramps, but Dr. said my ovaries are still enlarged from stims. Overall though, I am doing pretty well. Just excited and soaking it all in.
I had saw where someone had posted in an IVF forum about how when you FINALLY achieve your dream of getting pretty you trade in one set of worries for another. Throughout the process I was worried and stressed about if it was going to work. Now that it has worked, I worry and stress about the pregnancy being normal, healthy, and making it to delivery. Every time another Dr. appt. rolls around I am holding my breath and hoping that we can still see the heart beating and that the baby is growing like it should. I will be so happy to make it out of this 1st trimester.
It is also so hard to keep this secret. I am a teacher and my pricipal and asst. principal know what I have been going through, but no one else does. I felt that I have a great support system outside of work and chose not to tell anyone here. I am one to keep work and my personal life seperate. So, now that I am FINALLY pregnant I want to shout it down the halls, but my husband and I agreed to keep it quiet until at least 10 weeks. There is no way I will be able to hide this until 13 weeks. I already have a very small pudge and have been wearing loose fitting shirts to hide it. Of course I have had several people ask if I am ok because I have never been one to miss work in the past and have probably missed more work this year than I have missed in 3 years put together. I am looking forward to sending an e-mail out schoolwide when we get back from Thanksgiving break and I will be 11 weeks. At this point we have only told close family and 2 very close friends. Can't wait to share my happy news with everyone!
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11/3/2011 10:55 AM
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cntrygrl- I didn't and still haven't had any kind of spotting after my transfer. I am 7 weeks and 2 days pregnant. DO NOT do POS. I held off b\c my Dr. had warned of false results. I know it is VERY tempting! I waited until after my blood work that said I was pregnant to do a test and then took a picture for memory book. I have documented everything about this process and plan to put it in baby book for my little one.
I went back to Dr. and everything looks great. At my 6 week US baby's heart rate was 107bpm and at 7 weeks it is 138bpm. It has grown too and so have I...LOL....I am very petite. I am about 5' 2" and weighed 105lbs before all of this. I am still in most of my clothes, but can't button many of my pants b\c it is just too uncomfortable. Anyway, Dr. said everything looked great and this is looking to be a "beautiful" (his words) pregnancy. They released me to my regular OB Dr. and I have an appt. with them next Tue. I will be exactly 8 weeks. We are so excited! I will miss my RE Doctors, but am excited to see my regular OB again and hopefully continue with a healthy pregnancy.
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11/3/2011 7:10 AM
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CntryGrl- I did do the HPT and mine was always accurate however I did test out the trigger so that i knew if i got a bfp it was real and not residual trigger shot. Also I must warn you that they are addicting and once you start you could make yourself crazy!!!! I found that the Clear blue easy digital was my favorite and detects a low amount of hcg. And there were no lines to figure out.
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11/2/2011 9:31 PM
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CntryGrl: Definitely wait, it is not worth the stress. It could show positive and you might be negative or show negative and you be positive. Just let the beta tell the story. I didn't check it on my first IVF and I am glad I didn't compared to my second where I did the hpt. I highly recommend against it. Best of luck. You're getting there, just hold on a few more days.
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11/2/2011 6:51 PM
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Thank you to Snowie1978, EM07, and DLMIRACLE. I'm trying to stay very positive and not thing about it. Your comments help a lot.
So I'm 6dp5dt (including day of transfer). I don't feel any different, except that my face is really broken out. I suppose that could be from stress, but I (honestly) don't really feel stressed. It freaks me out a little because I usually break out around my period anyway. I have been staying pretty busy since last Friday. I've read a lot of sites about doing a POS before the beta test. I'm so tempted because I have two of them in the bathroom closet. But then again I don't know if I want to know the results. Darned if I do and darned if I don't, you know? Has anyone else done the POS before their beta? Do you think it's worth it or should I just be patient and wait until Monday? I've really tried to stay away from Googling every little thing that could possibly mean that I am pregnant. You know like...implantation bleeding {I haven't had that so I think, well it didn't work}, blah blah blah. I know that I'm probably just driving myself crazy thinking about all of those things, but honestly I think that it would not be normal not to think of those things while you're waiting...right?
Anyway...hope everyone else is doing well. I always love hearing the success stories.
<3
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11/1/2011 10:45 PM
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Hopefilled - Hang in there for as long as you can financially/emotionally, the results are well worth it!!!!
cntrgrl - I also did not have any embies to freeze during neither my first nor second cycle...try to concentrate on the ones inside of you working their way to implantation
Snowie - so great to hear about you and your little girl!!! Going back to work must not be too much fun , I'm glad you are both doing well, take care!!!!
eom7 - wow 18 weeks already, time flies!!! stay healthy best wishes for a continued great pregnancy.
As for me, I am 25 weeks and 2 days, and can't wait to hold my little one!!!!
For those of you still trying, don't give up hope...your dreams will one day be a reality!!!
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11/1/2011 8:17 AM
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Snowie- congrats and thanks for the update!
CntryGrl- this past cycle I too had none left to freeze and was very upset because the two they put back they said were not the best quality, but lo and behold I am 18 wks pregnant with twins so keep up your hope!
Hopefilled- I am sorry to hear you are feeling very discouraged right now, but this is a great place to come for comfort, solidarity and hope (also to vent!). Don't give up hope, there are many different medication plans for IVF and I am sorry to hear this one did not work but I hope your Dr is already working with you on another plan.
Like many others this group helped me through my failed IVF and gave me hope and strength through sharing stories and supportive words. I do check back to see how everyone is doing and am happy to see new BFP's.
Good luck to those who have BFP's for a HH 9 months and baby dust to those still trying
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10/31/2011 8:15 AM
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Hi ladies....Just wanted to drop by to let everyone know how my little princess is doing. It has been 6 weeks already! Cant believe it. I will be back to work tomorrow. She had her one month check up and weighed in at 9 lbs!! She is doing great and meeting all of her milestones. She has been sleeping around 5 hours straight at night then wakes to eat and goes back to sleep for another 3 to 5 hours!!!! She is such a joy.
Countrygirl- I also did not have any embryos left to freeze this past cycle but that does not mean the ones in you are not continuing to thrive because I am proof of that. My little one was born 9/19 and is absolutely perfect.
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10/29/2011 10:21 AM
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Just found out that none of our other embryos made it to freeze. A little disheartened b/c we were just going to try IVF as many times as we had embryos left. Praying that this time works...but it's a little hard to stay positive.
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10/28/2011 7:25 PM
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Hi, I've been reading the posts for a while now and see how encouraging and supportive you all are to each other. We are going through a tough time. My dr suggested to try IUI after 2 times we discovered I had endometriosis so I had surgery and we tried 2 more times with no success. Finally, we decided to look into IVF. I had my first cycle starting with a standard "recipe" only retrieved 4 eggs and 2 only made it to the ET stage but was unsuccessful. I started my second cycle they altered the meds and today was told we had to stop because my body wasn't responding like it should to the medicine. My husband and I are so heartbroken. We try to be strong in our faith but so easy to get discouraged. I have a great supportive family but they have never been through anything like this but I love them so much for being here for us. I read here some of the success and then hear some of the frustrations and comments and wanted to reach out for some encouragement. I know God has a plan for us but I just wish I knew what it was and when his time will be our time. Thanks for listening!
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10/28/2011 5:25 PM
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lkerce - I am very happy for you...I cried when I saw the little dot and could hear the heartbeat, is an amazing feeling!!!! Continue to take it easy, take good care of yourself!!!!
cntrygrl - Congratulations on your transfer...Try to relax as much as you can, lots of fluids and protein, and the core of the pineaple( believed to aid in embryo implatantion). No intercourse, of course!!! With my first cycle(unsusccesful)
I did not feel a thing, and then had minor pink spotting two days before my beta, which of course, was negative. During my 2nd(and succesful) cycle, I experienced minor cramp like symptoms, which some claim was the embryos implanting. I also prayed a lot, if you are spiritual and even if you are not, putting your faith in the Lord is very reassuring. I always say, just pray from the bottom of your heart, and you will experience GOD's power at work.
Good luck and best wishes, hope to hear great baby news soon!!!
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10/28/2011 3:22 PM
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Just had my 5 day transfer this morning! I am currently just hanging out on the couch and watching all of the trashy shows I don't usually get to watch! I'm trying not to be excited and just relax. My first blood test will be Nov. 7...that day cannot come soon enough! Any suggestions? Any signs and symptoms I should be paying attention for? Hope everyone is doing well!!
<3
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10/27/2011 8:31 PM
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lkerce- so happy for you. what a joy that must have been to hear the heartbeat! Hope everything continues to be positive. Sounds like you're on your way! May we all be successful someday!
I was happy to find a local support group for people facing infertiity and it was so nice to be able meet somewhere with people who share a lot of the same feelings. I'm feeling a little more positive with just being able to share/feel with them.
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