December 07 Babies

[Clarissa]

Hi Everyone -

Reward74 - congrats on your beta level Good luck on Thursday. I'll be thinking about you and praying for you.

I had another appointment on Monday and my beta went from 206 on Thursday to 1,261 yesterday. DH and I are so excited. I think we are still in shock. My 1st ultasound will be 4/27 - can't wait!! After my appointment on the 27th, nurse said that should be my last appointment with them and I could start seeing my OBGYN after that. When is everyone going to schedule an appointment with their OBGYN - not really sure how all that works??? As for symptoms, I too am getting more tired. I took a power nap during my lunch break yesterday I am planning on bringing a pillow for my car because I think I might be napping during my lunch break more often. My boobs aren't really too sore. They were more sore when I first started my progesterone shots and have been fine since. They have been getting fuller which I am very happy about. I am drinking a lot of water. I have been getting short of breath so I make sure I carry water with me every where. And I am also peeing a lot more as well. I craved pickles this weekend Hope everyone has a great week!

Clarissa

[Quita]

Five weeks and two days
Reward,
fabulous news about your beta level.!!!!!!!!!!! Well done, Fantastic!

My boobs seem to be calming down not throbing quite so much last few days. Felt a bit hot a few times still no sickness. Hungry alot eating cashew's as we speak.

Miss Piggy,

I have no idea about baths. I have got so many questions I want aswered at scan.

1. can I bath and if so, how hot is too hot

2. Is sex and orgasms def ok, haven't dared have any yet.

3. How much exercise is ok?

4. Is it ok to have sex every four weeks when period would have been due?

5. Can I dance?

6. Is it ok to sleep on my back?

7. Can I go swimming now?

8. Got to fly to mum's wedding at 16 weeks. I don't like flying much and always get panicy taking off - could this hurt the baby?

9. Am I allowed 1 glass of wine at wedding without feeling guilty?

So many questions. Think it takes IVF mums to be more time to feel confident in pregnancy, but I am getting there!

Denise

It's so great being this side of the board isn't it!!!! It's funny that we all get such different symptoms. I need the loo so often too especially at night. Interesting that you can taste your hormones ( metalic) glad your not getting headaches any more.
Your estermated due date is the same as mine! Wouldn't it be funny if we both stick to it!

Classia,

I want some cravings!

My GP said they would give me an appointment at the local hospital once I'm about ten weeks. Ages! So glad I get to have a private scan first due to IVF.

Hope you all had a lovely Easter cuddling your happy news. I did. It so great isn't it!

Love to you all,

Paquita xxx

[Quita]

Five weeks and two days
Reward,
fabulous news about your beta level.!!!!!!!!!!! Well done, Fantastic!

My boobs seem to be calming down not throbing quite so much last few days. Felt a bit hot a few times still no sickness. Hungry alot eating cashew's as we speak.

Miss Piggy,

I have no idea about baths. I have got so many questions I want aswered at scan.

1. can I bath and if so, how hot is too hot

2. Is sex and orgasms def ok, haven't dared have any yet.

3. How much exercise is ok?

4. Is it ok to have sex every four weeks when period would have been due?

5. Can I dance?

6. Is it ok to sleep on my back?

7. Can I go swimming now?

8. Got to fly to mum's wedding at 16 weeks. I don't like flying much and always get panicy taking off - could this hurt the baby?

9. Am I allowed 1 glass of wine at wedding without feeling guilty?

So many questions. Think it takes IVF mums to be more time to feel confident in pregnancy, but I am getting there!

Denise

It's so great being this side of the board isn't it!!!! It's funny that we all get such different symptoms. I need the loo so often too especially at night. Interesting that you can taste your hormones ( metalic) glad your not getting headaches any more.
Your estermated due date is the same as mine! Wouldn't it be funny if we both stick to it!

Classia,

I want some cravings!

My GP said they would give me an appointment at the local hospital once I'm about ten weeks. Ages! So glad I get to have a private scan first due to IVF.

Hope you all had a lovely Easter cuddling your happy news. I did. It so great isn't it!

Love to you all,

Paquita xxx

[Quita]

Five weeks and two days
Reward,
fabulous news about your beta level.!!!!!!!!!!! Well done, Fantastic!

My boobs seem to be calming down not throbing quite so much last few days. Felt a bit hot a few times still no sickness. Hungry alot eating cashew's as we speak.

Miss Piggy,

I have no idea about baths. I have got so many questions I want aswered at scan.

1. can I bath and if so, how hot is too hot

2. Is sex and orgasms def ok, haven't dared have any yet.

3. How much exercise is ok?

4. Is it ok to have sex every four weeks when period would have been due?

5. Can I dance?

6. Is it ok to sleep on my back?

7. Can I go swimming now?

8. Got to fly to mum's wedding at 16 weeks. I don't like flying much and always get panicy taking off - could this hurt the baby?

9. Am I allowed 1 glass of wine at wedding without feeling guilty?

So many questions. Think it takes IVF mums to be more time to feel confident in pregnancy, but I am getting there!

Denise

It's so great being this side of the board isn't it!!!! It's funny that we all get such different symptoms. I need the loo so often too especially at night. Interesting that you can taste your hormones ( metalic) glad your not getting headaches any more.
Your estermated due date is the same as mine! Wouldn't it be funny if we both stick to it!

Classia,

I want some cravings!

My GP said they would give me an appointment at the local hospital once I'm about ten weeks. Ages! So glad I get to have a private scan first due to IVF.

Hope you all had a lovely Easter cuddling your happy news. I did. It so great isn't it!

Love to you all,

Paquita xxx

[Quita]

Five Weeks and Four Day's

Hi everyone sorry about tripple posting yesterday. Computer was being really lame didn't seem to be letting me submit anything.

Any way not much to report today. Womb was going bit mad last night which put the fear in me for a bit. Keep telling myself its just strengthing, its just strengthing!

Sun is shining strong down here today had lunch sitting by the water enjoying it.

Hope everyone is well. 9 days till my scan! Can't wait.

[reward74]

Quita,
What I wouldn't do to be able to see the HB in 9 days!! Oy.

I have my third beta tomorrow. PRAY that it has really taken off and more than doubled.... Still a bit worried!

[cookholmes]

Quita I love your positive energy!!!

Reward74, I will pray for your stronger BFP, but do not worry about it. Know to yourself that it will get stronger. The worst thing you can do is worry it into reality.

[pixiesmom]

Hi everyone,
I was having probs submitting yesterday too Quita. I am on my way to the Dr now. I have had a pain in my side for the past 2 day. It's better now & up pretty high so, not a tube. They think it's probably just stretching & maybe 2 in there( I hope)

I am still not sick yet but craving salt especially after a nap. I have increased a bra size thanks to the progestrone. I can't complain though I am starting to"show" a little to myself. I know it sounds crazy but, this is my 7th pregnancy, wow! that sounds like alot! but, I had hernia surgery in Dec & one of the scars is becoming inverted like things are trying to pop out, probably 2 in there. Well I better run to my appt. Everyone have a great day.
PIXIESMOM

[pep23]

Hi girls!

Can I join? I am due on Dec. 4th and we just had our first ultrasound today. It was so fun!! We saw the itty bitty heartbeat flickering and then we were even able to hear it! I was so excited. I can't wait for you all to have your scans too. It's amazing.

Looking forward to sharing the next 8 months with you girls!

XO
Steph

[MISSPIGGY]

BETA WAS 377 16DPT I HAD BLOODS DONE YESTERDAY

[Quita]

Hi everyone, I'm Five weeks and Six days today,

where are you lot at in your pregnancy?

Are any of you keeping a diary for your little sproglett(s)? I am recording just about everything, measurement, what was on the tv the day I found out, photos.

Keep telling myself that I mustn't keep wishing myself into the future. We all be old soon enough. This is our time. Although I often feel scared because of all the disappointment in the past, I keep reminding myself to enjoy everyday of being pregnant and the baby(s) and the nappies will come before we know it.

Reward:

I was getting carried away, my scan is still 13 day's away today. They say you lose brain cells when your pregnant - mine must have started early!

Hope you are not feeling so worried today PMA PMA PMA

Cookholme:

Hello, how pg are you now? Hope you are feeling good today, Friday's are cool.

Pixiemom:

it's so unsettling isn't it all the weird pains isn't it. I haope you feel better now honey.

Hi Steph,

Lovely to hear your news. It's all so exciting isn't it? Bet it feels more real now you've had an ultrasound - can't wait for mine

Hello Miss Piggy, Good to hear your beta news! Have you got an answer to your bath question yet?

Love Paquita xxx

[pixiesmom]

5 weeks+2 days,
I had an ultrasound Wed. at 5 weeks we saw 2 but, couldn't see the yolk sac in one. I am still determined that that one was just too small to see yet. When I was pg with my dd they told me by the size of my uterus at an exam that I probably lost her even though I didn't have any spotting or anything well, there she was on the screen at the ultrasound just fine. She was just small & still is. I will have another us next Wed to see how things are doing & hopefully we will see hb.

Quita- you are so right about wishing for the future. I have 3 children & being pg with them were some of the best times of my life. I think due to our circumstances it is just very hard to enjoy it but, it sounds like you're doing a great job. I wish I could keep a journal but, I did last time with a mc at 9 weeks & it's too scary to do that now. Maybe when I am a bit bigger. Congrats!! Youre almost 6 weeks!!!

Misspiggy- Great betas!!! Keep "em coming!!!

Pep-That must be so great to see that heartbeat!!! You're well on your way now!!! How far along are you?? When's you due date?

Reward-Anymore beta news? Wishing you the best!!!


Well, I am gonna run, not feeling too great but, best wishes to everyone!!

[reward74]

cookholmes, thanks for your kind words! you were right! 1175 yesterday! so, still hanging in there. my ultrasound will be 4/23!!

pep23, welcome!!! congratulations on your bfp!

misspiggy, that's a great number! when's your next beta?

quita, i did keep a diary the last time and i just can't bear to do it this time for fear something will happen. i, too, am trying to enjoy it but it is stressful when you have been through what we have to get here.

pixiesmom, good luck on wed. i will mark my calendar. sorry you aren't feeling well are you having m/s?

[carisa]

Hey guys,
Can I join in too? I just found out I am pregnant after my first ivf attempt three days ago. I couldn't be more excited about it!! My first beta 10 post ET was 160, my second 12 days post ET was 337. So we are quite excited about that!! My first ultrasound will be at my seven week point, and that is May 1st. I cannot wait.
So far my pregnancy symptoms are: cramping, almost like menstrual cramps, very hungry, tired, boobs are sore off and on, not constant, which I find strange, dizzy, and feeling hot and flushed off and on. No nausea yet. I'm hoping I never get that one!!
Well, good luck to all of you and keep posting. I love to read how others are doing. It's great that we are all due around the same time. My RE hasn't told me my due date yet, but I believe it is the middle of Dec. Yay!

[sokru8]

Hey Ladies
Mind if I join? I just got my BFP Today HCG 460! I am so nervous and excited. I started take HPT's right after ET April 2nd. We got our first positive HPT Easter Sunday so we knew we were pregnant! But when the nurse said are you sitting down... I was like OMG its true! Due Date Dec 19th! U/S is in 2 weeks

I am reading through all the past post to catch up

Sonya