Waiting for 1st scan

[LisaB75]

Hey Brenda - welcome and congrats!! I was the same way as you about my HCG levels. I learned from the other girls and from surfing the internet that there really is no way to tell. I had a test at 15 days post transfer (which was 20 days past collection) and my level was 3556! Did you have a 3 or 5 day transfer? It's better to count days past ovulation (egg collection). Anyway - I really thought I could have been having twins but I found out Sunday that there is one little heartbeat in there! I am thrilled! And my symptoms really kicked in last week when I hit 6 weeks. I have been extremely tired, have had sore boobs, and been slightly queasy/shaky before meals. Good luck!

[brenjamie]

Thanks Lisa. Congrats on seeing that little one!! You must be thrilled!!! I just made my ultrasound appointment today for May 22. It is a little bit off but will get here soon. I am feeling a bit better about my levels now as I've been hearing some pretty big numbers lately. I had a 3 day transfer. Well good luck with the symptoms that have kicked in. I still feel really good but am 5 weeks today and am expecting things to kick in soon. When I had my daughter they kicked in shortly after learning I had BFP and then lasted until 13 weeks. Just as the books say. Pretty much the symptoms you referred to - tired, sore boobs, queasy feeling if I didn't eat often enough. I found the key was to always have some crackers available and nibble on them. If I got too hungry that is when I would feel the worst. I'm just waiting and wondering what I'll be feeling like soon. Good luck with everything.

Brenda

[LisaB75]

Just updating the list to add Brenda. Looks like AMD and Libby had first scans today! Hope all is well girls! Looking forward to hearing the details.

I actually ended up with an early first scan on 4/30 - but I still have one scheduled for May 8.

Bella S - 7th April / 1 beanie, heartbeat seen
Larisa – 11th April - 1 beanie, 4/18 no heartbeat, next scan 25 April
Daly - 14th April - 1 beanie, heartbeat seen
Deidre - 17th April
Jamato253 - 25th April - 3 beanies
Rouge - 26th April / 1 beanie, heartbeat seen
MLG - 27th April
Addison - 28th April
Danielle - 1st May
AMD - 4th May
Libby - 4th May
LisaB75 - 8th May
Daniella - 11th May
Sammylou - 22nd May
Brenda - 22nd May
Walsh - to be determined

[Danie454]

Oops forgot to update my Scan

Bella S - 7th April / 1 beanie, heartbeat seen
Larisa – 11th April - 1 beanie, 4/18 no heartbeat, next scan 25 April
Daly - 14th April - 1 beanie, heartbeat seen
Deidre - 17th April
Jamato253 - 25th April - 3 beanies
Rouge - 26th April / 1 beanie, heartbeat seen
MLG - 27th April
Addison - 28th April
Danielle - 1st May - 1 beanie, Heartbeat Strong 2nd Scan May 17th
AMD - 4th May
Libby - 4th May
LisaB75 - 8th May
Daniella - 11th May
Sammylou - 22nd May
Brenda - 22nd May
Walsh - to be determined

[AMD]

Well, gang...looks like this might be the end of the road for me. My ist scan did not go so well. The baby is about a week behind where he/she should be and I am expected to experience a miscarriage at any moment. We will go back on May 15 just to make sure, but things do not look good. Thank you for your prayers and please know that all of you are in mine. It's hard to understand, but I am trying to understand that maybe this was just not the right time for us. I almost wish it had been a negative result from the beginning as I am already very attached to this one.

[jamato253]

AMD,

I am so sad for you hunny! Hang in there and just take time.....

[MLG]

I'm so sorry AMD. Words are not enough...
Take care

xxxxx

[Danie454]

AMD - I am hoping that its just a late implanter for you. Maybe you will have a better scan next time!

Please keep us up to date!

Big Hugs!

Danielle

[Lilley]

AMD my thoughts are with you. I was where you are now the last time and I know the heartache you feel. Take the time you need to heal.

Ladies:

I’ve posted over on Pregnant after treatment but thought I would “double up” my question!

I had my first scan at 6.0 wks and the doctor detected a brand new h/b. It was beating at 90. I note that normal heartrate at six weeks is between 90 and 113 but I wanted to know, does anyone have any success stories or reassurance for me? I'm so concerned that I "just made it" to 90. At the same time, I know that 50% of heartbeats are just detected at six weeks.

My eight week scan is May 12th and I'm a nervous wreck. As far as symptoms, I'm a bit queasy and tired but that's about it. My boobs never did get sore before AF came so I'm not too worried about that one.

This is our third and final try through IVF - d.e. cycles all of them.

Thank you for taking the time to write. I appreciate your opinions and experiences!

[sue e]

Lilley,

All i can say is that your heartbeat is within the normal range, i know it is hard not to worry but you have made it through the 1st hurdle, you got to see it, so well done. At my scans i have never been told the HB and i think it is for this reason, knowing sometimes causes unnecessary worry. hopefully the next scan will bring the reassurance you need, but for now things are progressing well.

love

sue e xx

[bella-s]

AMD - I'm so sorry. I can't think of the right things to say, only that I'm thinking of you. Take care.

Bella.

[daly]

Hi Ladies,

I wanted to send a big hug to AMD. I hope they will give you close follow-up as to what is happening. I know to well that empty feeling after a BFP. Take time to heal and treat yourself very tenderly.

Lilley - I'm so sorry for your extra worry. I have been obsessed about my babies heartbeat this time because of my experience with a prior miscarriage. However, it is still early in your baby's US AND he/she is still in the normal range and I would try as hard as you can to think positive. Getting a heartbeat at all is a huge hurdle in itself. Many baby's heartbeats can start on the slower side and pick up speed and be just fine. I would encourage you to have a scan earlier than 2 weeks IF that would give you less stress. I like to know what is going on all the time! Also, there was a study done for post ivf women who had scans done weekly for 1st tri. (I know it sounds like alot!) But, they found that the scanned women had less mc's and figure it was due to decreased stress. Do what will make you feel better. I'm sending strong heart prayers to your little one.

Big hello to everyone else. Mother's Day is only 1 week away! This will be the first Mother's Day for me that does not closely follow a mc in 3 years!! We could not be more ecstatic and I hope everyone has a beautiful Mother's Day this year!

[walsh]

lisa i hope u are feeling better

amd im so sorry please take care of yourself
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brenda wow we almost have to same numbers there way to go

danielle i bet it ws so awesome for both of u i bet it was a huge relief to see that hb..im still counting down the days good luck on your next scan

i have my first scan may 26 and the time is passing by so slow...but to try and make time go by i have started to measure my tummy... and it really looks like i will have to go and buy bigger pants sooner then i really wanted to cause im so scared ill jinx it or something but i have grown 5 inches not that im complaining but just wondering about anyone else feelings about this...???
thanks again and good luck to everyone on those scans

[Mel_P]

AMD am hanging on that May 15th brings better news for you sweetie. Your in all of our thoughts

Hi to everyone else, so great to see that the list keeps growing. Mega congrats to all new BFPers, and everyone who is seeing their precious beans for the first time.

First ever for me ... a short (ish post) post.

(ps ...Sue, I am actually just here checking out that your not being a worry wart! I hope your relaxing and enjoying! And Bella hope your nuchal went well ... are you posting or hanging about on another thread and will catch up with you there. I can recommed a good trashy (ish) novel for light relief from baby books "Short History of Tractors in the Ukraine ... and err no its not about tractors)

Take care all
Mel

[walsh]

well my dh told a two of our friends that we are pg and that was no big deal but now i have one friend trying to give me her baby clothes which is so sweet and the other friend trying to give me a baby shower which is also sweet for them both to want to do for us.but i think its all to soon im not that far along yet ..im so happy to have friends like them and did let them both know how much i would love a baby shower later and as for then baby clothes i told her i wanted to find out the sex first and that im just not wanting to jinx all of this with jumping on all of that great stuff yet them seem ok with it i think but i feel bad like im turning them down what do u think ???i had fresh 3 day transfer on 4/14 so im not sure if im pass that stage of a mc or not??we have our first scan on may 26 and will be moving out of state on june 15 so this is why i can see them wanting to do all of this now...im really lost here and in put would be great..thanks again everyone