April & May 2008

Announcement of pregnancy and birth following assisted reproductive treatment.
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Oops...hogging the board here...lots to catch up on!
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Post by Cocoa »

Hi Ladies...

Well, we are all just moving along at a steady pace and that's so exciting. Personally I STILL cannot believe that I am having TWO babies!!! I still keep thinking that someone is going to tell me they aren't there. I CAN feel them though. Its a floopy knd of feeling down low just above the pubis - so cool. In fact, after my NF test on Wed I went home to get the house ready for my son's birthday and I did a little too much moving around of items (heavy items too :-() and my uterus stayed in one big contraction ball for hours. I could feel the babies right there above the pubic bone in this knot called a uterus. It made me nervous at first but then I remembered feeling that when I was pregnant with my son and it was also at about 3 months. I remember THAT because I was in the bathtub when I felt him there and it was also the day my neighbor gave birth to her first son 3 months early! I saw the ambulance outside the bathroom window. It was late March and I was 3 months pregnant...

Anyway, that's all memories... We all now have the chance to make new memories... how cool is THAT?!?! :D

WC... my NF test went fine. The sonopgrapher said all looked good and they took my blood the same day. It was all done at the hospital in an hour. Our next test is for spina bifida - that's the blood test to which you were referring. Cerebral palsy occurs as a result of an injury to the cerebellum so its not a genetic anomaly.

Well, even though I am approaching week 12 I am STILL getting nauseous and STILL throwing up at times. I have such a bad taste in my mouth and my stomach gets sick and, at times, painful after I eat almost anything. I CAN tolerate turkey pretty well though and I think its the sedative effect of the triptyphan (sp?). I don't throw it up ever even if my stomach doesn't feel right after I eat it. I tell you, I just really want to enjoy eating again. I have always enjoyed cooking and eating but food and I don't seem to mix. I DO have an appetite if I haven't eaten for hours but the thought of eating can set off my gag reflex and the vitamin B does NOT help. It smells and tastes just awful. I think my OB may get a little upset with me on my visit on Mnon because I'm pretty sure I lost weight.

My ob wants to see me every 2 weeks from now until I give birth. She wil be checking my cervix like a hawk since I have had a colposcopy (a test where they cut out a wedge shaped piece of cervix) 11 years ago. Also, since I am an older mom she wants to watch for high blood pressure, urine anomalies (pre-eclampsia and such I guess) etc. With two I supposed she will watch the babies growth carefully too. I'm ok with going every 2 weeks. How often is everyone else going?

I had my pap in July - just 3 weeks before my transfer. I bleed for two days and when the RE checked it she said it was menstrual blood (coming from the uterus) so I don't want to have any more cultures right now. I am glad my OB did cultures when she did my pap in July. I won't need another until I have the group B strep culture which is not long before birth.

Anyone documenting their pregnancy in a baby book? My friend gave me the Belly Book but I have been so sick and extremely exhausted upon my return home from work that I just can't seem to write. In fact, I have a hard time getting on-line here and writing. I just don't feel like myself yet. I guess I could type my Baby Book stuff though huh? That's a thought...

My dad and his girlfriend visited this week/weekend. It was a nice visit. She is so excited and I love it since the babies will have a grandma! My mom passed and I am still sad about that but love in any language or DNA is still love.

Yes, WC I do have some friends struggling with me being pregnant but I truly do not believe its because they were not real friends. I believe its because they themselves have a deep hurt about family/babies and I don't think they have really been honest with themselves about their dreams and making their dreams come true. I WAS and I DID work to make my dream a reality and with God's blessings I now have two babies to look forward to. I wish they could face their desires head on and work toward them but I think they have been content not to since everyone around them were not doing what they thought they wanted to do which made it ok to be complacent. Does any of this make sense? When you give up on a dream or replace a dream with a mediocre substitute then someone near you having that dream makes it very uncomfortable for you. Ah well, I am sure they will come around.

WC, I am so glad your family is so very excited for you - and they should be simply because its your dream come true! I am truly sorry you have to feel the pain that your DH's family doles out just by their negative attitude. I know you don't care too much for them but it still hurts that its not all the way it should be and it should be having TWO loving and caring sides...

How are all you other ladies? Vlada? LisaPA? Aliann?, Robinson?, Rebecca?, Babyb, Sciteacher?, Christin?, Snowseven? Who did I miss??? Anyone lurking and not posting? Well, POST and tell us how you are!!!!

xxx Cocoa
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BFP!-8/22-9dp5dt - 485 8/24-1272 8/27-4636
B/G TWINS!!! Due 4/30/08 Born Friday April 4th, 2008 at 36w 2d Baby girl A 6 lbs 7 oz Baby boy B 6 lbs 3 oz
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Hello Everyone,
Yes Cocoa, I am guilty of lurking and not posting! I feel like I have nothing to post. I am waiting to see my OB on the 22nd (actally I see the nurse for the 1st visit.) Other than that nothing new. I feel pretty good, very little sickness. My students are really tough this year and I just started a difficult Master's program so I am always busy! I can't wait to tell my friends and family our good news!
Oh, one last question, does anyone know if going to a concert is bad for the baby? My husband is a HUGE Springsteen fan and we got tickets for his show during my 2 week wait. It is on October 20th. I will be 9.5 weeks. I think I read that excessive noise was bad. Should I wear ear plugs???
Woodcliff, I was so sorry to hear about your neighbor! So sad! I am glad your Nuchal Fold test (& Cocoa's) went so well. Lisa, I hope your sister in law's fiance is on his feet again soon! Rebecca, I too, am nervous about the flu shot, but I am going to get it.
Have a great weekend ladies!!!!
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Post by Cocoa »

Hey Sci... thanks for telling us how you are. Giving us even minor updates satifies our hunger for good gossip :D

I cannot believe you are starting a master's program!!! I went full time when I did mine. I just could not bear the thought of work AND school at the same time. I got it done in a summer and a school year but that was years ago - even before I married. I have been in school in certificate programs for the last 6 years and I am not in one right now and I am very happy about that! So, much love and support from me to you. I work in the inner city so I KNOW about difficult students. Many of our kids (PK) have never been seen by anyone for health, cognitive, or behavioral concerns so we get them all... You will have a good year though. Kids are still great little people despite it all.

Sci - I actually have tickets for a concert as we I am writing right now and I really wanted to bring my son. The concert is Autumn Blaze - many Christian artists etc (so no booze or pot) but much noise and many teens (which is why I got the tickets for my son) BUT my M/S is so bad I cannot fathom the thought of driving all the way to north jersey, being in a loud crowd, and driving back. I really thought I might not be feeling as bad at this point but nothing has changed. In fact the M/S has gotten worse in the last 2 weeks. My son is content playing on his Wii anyway so I can take a nap instead... ugh, my life is sooooo boring right now...

WC - when do you leave for Italy? We will all miss your posts sooo much! I hope you are feeling well. I was able to eat some prime rib last night (which I LOVE) but only 3 bites. I'll get there (soon I hope). I am totally exhausted too! I need naps and 8 to 9 hours a night. I know you can feel the babies you just don't realize its them. Its like little bubbles above the pubic bone (not on the sides - thats your intestines). Just eat something with sugar (fruit juice, ice cream...) and then lay down and try to feel them move. Its cool...

OK, going for a nap - love to you all...

Cocoa
1 son b. 1993 -TTC (again) for 12 years
BFP!-8/22-9dp5dt - 485 8/24-1272 8/27-4636
B/G TWINS!!! Due 4/30/08 Born Friday April 4th, 2008 at 36w 2d Baby girl A 6 lbs 7 oz Baby boy B 6 lbs 3 oz
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Hi -- I've been lurking and not posting as well. I have been keeping up with everyone though. I am 10.5 weeks now with twins and just trying to get used to being pregnant. At 10 weeks, i started bleeding a little and i went to the Doctor. They did a sonogram and everything was normal. They said it was something to do with the placenta, and that it happens in a lot of early pregnancies. I haven't had any "new" bleeding since then, so I feel a little better. They switched the sonogram to 4d while i was in there and that was really cool to see their shapes - they look like gummy bears.
I have been lucky in the area of morning sickness; although this morning I did dry heave in my garbage can at work (sorry...TMI). Hopefully, that is the extent of it and not just the beginning.
Glad to hear everyone is doing well. i will try to post more often.
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Hello gals not posting much I know but doing well, had another appointment with the OB last monday I was 10w3d but the baby was measuring 11w2d, still not gaining weight but the OB says that good. I start my 2nd trimester next week so should start to put on some pounds by then. The other fetus has reduced in size and my body is starting to reabsorb it which is sad but good, I think that my OB is more comfortable now that my body will not try to expel the other baby so I get to go back in 4w instead of 1 so I guess it's time to start a nomal prenatal schedule which feels good after everything thats happened I am starting to relax a bit more.
Sorry to hear so many of you are still having aweful morning sickness hopefully it will start to subside soon.

SCITEACH, I have read that the baby cannot hear until around 24weeks so if YOU are feeling up to the concert I think that you would be fine to attend.

WC congrats on the fantastic trip I would love to take a long vacation and try to pass some time and keep busy I to have been so bored lately I feel worthless. Agter the ligament scare a few weeks ago my DH doesn't want me doing anything remotely strenuous. must say I think I could tell you about any new show on T.V. right now and I can only read 1 book at a time but it will all be worth it in the end.

Well I will try to be better about posting, I have been kind of a downer since my bad news so I don't post as much I want everyone to stay positive, happy, and healthy
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Hi all,
I too was not posting much. I went for my US today and it was pretty fun to see the little one but at the same time very freaky, the tech kept showing us the face and we wanted to see the body, so on the pictures my baby literaly looks like a little alien because the face is not quite formed yet.
The baby was measuring 11w6d and i am currently 11w3d, so i guess it is OK. The good news is that there is much less blood in the uterus, but my doc is out of the office till wednesday, so i don't know if i can start driving or getting out of the house untill then.
I am so happy for all of you guys and your babies, it is such a wonderful time in our lives and i hope that everyone is enjoying it to the fullest ( except MS of course)
I will have my nuchal test probably this week, i hope it will be fine.
Vlada :D
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Hi everyone, nice to catch up on all your gossip, tomany posts since I was last here to mention everyone, but pleased you all seem to be getting along okay.

Well, I finally reach my 12 weeks tomorrow, yippee 2nd trimester! I'm still not having any pregnancy symptoms, I have put on 4lb, but not sure where, just all over I think!

I had a go with my mini doppler all of last week, but couldn't find anything other than my own pulses, but finally last night I found my little baby heartbeat, what a great feeling. I tried to find it again today so my husband could hear it, but baby has gone all shy again and hidden away!

On Wednesday, I will finally get my 1st appointment with the midwife, I was meant to go 3 weeks ago, but they had made a mistake with the booking, I feel a bit neglected and can't believe I have had to wait this long to have my booking appointment.

So I guess I will probably get booked in for another scan very soon, I'm really looking forward to that now.

I still haven't bought any different clothes, but I am starting to wear some of my 'fat' clothes again.

My brother rang the other night and asked if I minded 2nd hand items, so he is coming to visit in a few weeks and hopefully bringing a cot and other bits and pieces. I really haven't a clue what to buy at the moment, and think I will leave it until my 3rd trimester.

I have booked aholiday for xmas, we have rented a little log cabin at Loch Awe in Scotland, for a really peaceful chilled out time, its nice to have something else to look forward to aswell.

Catch up with you all again soon, keep looking after yourselves!

Mandy
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Hello everyone, I haven't been posting much either...just so tired I can barely do anything.

Glad to hear everyone is doing well, so many of us near that 12 week mark! (I am 11 weeks on Wednesday). My US is on Monday so not long to wait now and I'm so looking forward to it but also worried aswell, I hope everything will be ok.

I went back to work today after 3 weeks off with my palpitations/dizzyness etc. I took it quite easy but I am absolutely shattered now. And hating the fact that I have to go in tomorrow.

And I had another accident the other day and ended up back in hospital again! I put my hand in the washing bowl and there was a broken glass in there which sliced my finger open. It was really deep and I had to have it glued back together again. Nice. They should give me my own spot in the ER.

Anyway really tired so going to go to bed. Sorry it's not very personal but I'm sure you all know how I feel!!

Oh before I go what's the book by Dr Luke? Anyone got a titlle?

Love to all,

Hayley x
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Ectopic 09/06
08/07 - 1st IVF with Blasto
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Hi everyone! I am sorry for not doing personals, but I need to lay back down as I am very very nausiated (spelling). I wanted to give everyone an update on what is going on with us. We had our 7 week scan this past Friday. We found out that one of our fraternal twins has divided. So now we have triplets. We have one set of identicals, and one fraternal. I was speechless. I would love to hear from someone who has experienced somethign like this. I am a nervous wreck, not to mention have really bad morning sickness (all day sickness).

I am scared, nervous, and all of the other adjectives taht I don't want to admit to....i hope my PMA gets better soon bc I don't want it to affect the babies.

Also, I saw earlier that someone was talking about the book from Dr. Barbara Luke. I recommend that book. The name is "When you are expecting twins, triplets, or quads". So for all of you out there with multiples, this is a good book to invest in.

Back to bed gals.....talk to you soon.

-Christin
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9dp5dt = 540
16dp5dt = 5,008 - IT's TWINS!!!
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37 weeks...
GORGEOUS boy and girl
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