November 2009 babies?

Announcement of pregnancy and birth following assisted reproductive treatment.
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charr - I wouldn't worry too much about the one cm difference; I was measuring 3 cm too big and my baby is exactly the right size to within 2 days according to the u/s measurements. My weight gain has also been exactly on track. From what I read up on the fundal measurement, it's pretty inaccurate since there are so many variations in the size and shape of women.

My only piece of advice is this far along, if you start to feel weird lying on your back during the ultrasound ask if you can roll onto your side. By weird I mean faint, dizzy, hot, or nauseous. All that talk about how the extra weight can compress your main artery and cut off blood supply to important things like your brain is true!! :)

Meanwhile, a different doctor called me from my obgyn office to say that she DOESN'T think I need to see a nutritionist about my blood glucose levels until we get more data. This may be due to the fact that my level for 2 hours after eating was 80!! So LESS than my fasting level. (And I ate a piece of applesauce cake, a pint of milk, two fried eggs, and 4 slices of bacon.) I need to post this question separately to see if anybody else knows more about home testing... But does anybody here know what the margin of error is for some of these home tests? Since this morning was my first time doing it I did it 3 times about 10 minutes apart to see if I was doing it right (i.e. - getting the same/similar result). My results, in order, were 95, 90, 103. If my doctor's office cutoff level is 95, there's obviously a big difference in there in that if my only result was 90 I would be fine and if my only result was 103 they would be freaking out. Anybody know anything about blood testing?
Me: 33
DH: 35 (CBAVD)

IVF #1 (1): BFN
FET #1 (2): BFN
IVF #2 (2): BFP!! DS born 10/24/09
FET #2 (2): BFN
FET #3 (2): 11/21/12 -- GO TEAM B!! :)

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CHARR: I would definitely not worry about it, especially if it's considered still within normal range. Also, the U/S will just be another peace of mind and it's great that your OB is being thorough.

WONDERCAT: My first glucose test (one hour) came back 130. My OB said the cutoff is 130, although many places consider 140 to be ok. He recommended doing the 3 hours. Honestly, you ladies know how many injections, tests and pokings we had to go through; in addition, early in the pregnancy, I developed ovarian hyperstimulation which isn't fun either. For the 2 days after my inital glucose test, I was feeling nauseous and hoped I wouldn't need to go through this again. OB called with the results yesterday and broke the news. Oh well; I would do anything for peanut. As to your question regarding the margin of error, I unforunately have no idea. But I would call your OB's office and demand to talk to him and get the #s both for the fasting and the 2 hour one. I can't believe nobody is giving you a clear answer on that. Anyhow, just hang in there, get the info you need and proceed accordingly. But they have to let you know what the results are and what they mean.

Have you guys taken your prenatal classes yet? I am taking them in September and early October and hoping peanut will not make an early arrival!

Have a great one guys.
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nancy1 - Oh, I'm so sorry you have to do one of those tests again. I heard from my sister that it was awful. I wish though that my results were clear enough so that my doctor's office could recommend a clear course of action like that - take another specific test.

My result from two hours after eating (2 fried eggs, 4 slices of bacon, 1 pint of milk, 1 hunk of applesauce cake) was 80. A receptionist called me back Friday to say that she talked to a different nurse who told her to tell me to keep my nutritionist appointment. She knew nothing about home testing or any other conversations I had with other doctors/nurses there. I asked to have the doctor call me back, and the same woman called to say that the doctor told her to tell me that she talked to the other nurse and they thought I should continue doing home testing (despite no training) and take a log of the results with me to the nutritionist. Over the weekend my a.m. results were always 90, 74-87 before meals, and 109-115 2 hours after dinner. Those numbers seem fairly low to me, but I guess I will have to see what the nutritionist has to say. I just want to do what's best for my baby.

Ahh! You're reminding me that I keep forgetting to call and schedule my prenatal class!! I've heard they don't fill up very fast around here, but still... I think my husband is finally starting to get nervous, when I mentioned prenatal classes last night he was like, "I don't have a bag packed yet. My book says I should have a bag packed. And the carseat isn't in the car yet." :shock: At least the crib is set up and the rest of the baby's room is at least 85% ready. I also have to start looking for a pediatrician. Anybody else done that yet?
Me: 33
DH: 35 (CBAVD)

IVF #1 (1): BFN
FET #1 (2): BFN
IVF #2 (2): BFP!! DS born 10/24/09
FET #2 (2): BFN
FET #3 (2): 11/21/12 -- GO TEAM B!! :)

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I had an u/s this morning and the doctor feels that everything is fine and not to worry. Our baby boy's weight was shown to be just under 3 lbs. The ultrasound tech said that his measurements show him to be on the smaller side (27th percentile of which 50 is average). But from what I'm researching online, just under 3 lbs. seems to be pretty much normal for 29 weeks. Didn't get a real good look at his face during the u/s because he's sitting really low in my uterus. Guess we'll just have to wait to see what he looks like! I'm getting anxious for that!!

Wondercat & Nancy - Good luck with further testing and hopefully everything will be just fine. At least once you know for sure, then precautions can be taken if need be.
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charr - Great news on the ultrasound! My boy did the same thing, he was sitting way low, facing away from us. :) Where did you find a weight chart with percentiles? And whatever did people do before the internet??

Probably worried a lot less!!! :lol:
Me: 33
DH: 35 (CBAVD)

IVF #1 (1): BFN
FET #1 (2): BFN
IVF #2 (2): BFP!! DS born 10/24/09
FET #2 (2): BFN
FET #3 (2): 11/21/12 -- GO TEAM B!! :)

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Wondercat - The u/s tech was the one who told me the percentile from what the computer came up with after inputting the measurements. I did, however, find this chart of growth.

http://www.babycenter.com/average-fetal ... ight-chart

Have any of you been having quite a few Braxton-Hicks contractions? I didn't even know that's what they were until the u/s tech said, "Oh, you're having a contraction." Now I'm so aware of it and thinking gosh, I seem to be having quite a few which makes me a bit nervous this early.
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charr - Yes, I was looking at the same chart on babycenter. I get their weekly update e-mails that tell me what piece of produce my baby compares to in length or weight. :) I think this week is Chinese cabbage...

I was having quite a few Braxton Hix contractions a couple of months ago. Fortunately I got the non-alarmist nurse that call so she just said to put my feet up, drink lots of water, and only worry if I was having more than 6 an hour (I was having about 3 an hour). They subsided to more like 3 a day, though I did notice an increase the past few days - probably from all this stress about my stupid blood sugar levels.

I have a friend who is due and anxious to get her baby born so she has been soliciting tips to start labor. Has anybody else noticed that when you DON'T want to go into labor experts give you long lists of things to avoid eating or doing because it will cause pre-term labor (drinking certain teas, etc.)... But when you DO want to go into labor experts tell you that all those things your friends or mother tell you to eat or do are just old wives' tales?
Me: 33
DH: 35 (CBAVD)

IVF #1 (1): BFN
FET #1 (2): BFN
IVF #2 (2): BFP!! DS born 10/24/09
FET #2 (2): BFN
FET #3 (2): 11/21/12 -- GO TEAM B!! :)

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Hi all :)

Hubbie and I back from our much needed vacation. We sat on the beach, read books and did nothing - a perfect way to start off my "restricted activity". It has not been easy transitioning out of work, but I really have no choice. My biggest problem now is that my adoring husband is a bit too adoring. He is watching my every move, wanting me to do even less than the absolutely nothing I am doing. He is driving me crazy and I am driving him crazy - we need to figure it out or we might kill each other before our three months is up!

Charr - Congrats on the good ultrasound! What a relief!

Wondercat and Nancy - sorry for the glucose test drama! For whatever it is worth, my OB sent me to a nutritionist early in my pregnancy and I found her incredibly helpful. I have seen her two or three times thorughout the pregnancy just to check in, be sure the baby and I are getting enough nutrition, etc. It certainly cannot hurt, was not expensive and most was even covered by my insurance.

We start our birthing classes Labor Day weekend. My doctor made us sign up for a hospital tour, 8 hour birthing class, infant CPR and baby care class! We start meeting pediatricians today - I have three appointments scheduled!

Hope everyone is well!
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Excited - Welcome home! Sounds like the vacation was just what you needed. My husband and I took an all-day birth preparation class and tour two Saturdays ago. We found it worthwhile. I especially appreciated learning about the stages of labor and getting more detailed information about epidurals. I'm also planning to take a breastfeeding class and newborn care class yet.
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excited - Good to hear that you had a relaxing vacation! I think the problem with husbands is they never know the right thing to say or do, but can't seem to be content to sit back and say or do NOTHING - which is often preferable! It's like if they're not actively doing something they have lost that one little bit of control in the pregnancy that is keeping them sane.

It never even occurred to me to ask if this nutritionist appointment was covered by my insurance! I will be sure to check into that tomorrow before I go on Thursday, and see if it isn't how much it will cost to pay out of pocket.

charr - My sister's experience with her breastfeeding "class" was a lactation consultant who was this girl fresh out of college who had never actually breastfed a child in her life and was giving advice entirely based on theory. I plan on consulting with my mom. :)
Me: 33
DH: 35 (CBAVD)

IVF #1 (1): BFN
FET #1 (2): BFN
IVF #2 (2): BFP!! DS born 10/24/09
FET #2 (2): BFN
FET #3 (2): 11/21/12 -- GO TEAM B!! :)

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Thanks all.

Wondercat - Totally agree on husbands. Gotta love them! Let us know how things progress with the nutritionist.

We have a breatfeeding class too - can't believe I forgot that one! I have heard nightmares about these breastfeeding classes too - the one we are signed up for is led by a nurse, which gave me some sense of security - though it never hit me that the nurse could be fresh out of school and not a mom. We will take our chances :)
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excited: :) Good to hear it went well and you enjoyed it!

Classes. Wow! We start ours in October, but I'm really hoping to get a lot from the one about breastfeeding. They use certified lactation consultants, but that's no guarantee either... nothing really is! I'm trying to stay positive and hoping that I can keep an open mind and just do whatever works for me this time. Last time it was awful, so I won't share any details unless you want them, and even then, just email me :)

I figure at least I'm willing to give it a shot!
Am I the only one on this thread who's coming from secondary infertility, or are there some of you with other children? I cannot remember and on this "post a reply" page, you can't see anyone's tickers! I just don't want to go on and on if this is your first (for all of you).

My hubby surprised me this weekend and took me away!! First time since our honeymoon, 11 years ago. It was so nice... but the minute we got home it was routine as usual! ;)
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hi ladies-

Glad to hear you are all doing fairly well. I've been quiet but I do come here and check to see that everyone is getting along well in their pregnancies.

I'm still hanging in there. Anxious for Monday, which makes 28 weeks, and means all the numbers start to look less and less scary for preterm birth. So far, everything is holding. The Drs came by (my OB and the perinatologist) on Tuesday evening and did a house call. Both of them admitted they hadn't done one in over 10 years hehe. We had an u/s and it showed the twins looking well. The boy is 2 lbs 7 oz and the girl is 2 lbs 4 oz. They are growing well and steady.

couldn't see the cervix, so we're hoping it is still looking like it will hold for a few more weeks.

excited, some advice on your husband and being on restricted activity- establish a routine! It really was the smartest thing we did. My husband is here at home with me all day, so the potential to drive each other batty is high. We created a routine and it really helps with time we spend together and alone time.

I think it's hard on my husband because he feels utterly out of control, and he feels bad that I'm confined to the bed and miss my life so much. But, it really in many ways has brought us even closer and made us stronger.

ianmichael, where did you and hubby go? How sweet of him!

Contractions- BHicks ones are very normal, but please just take it from me- what I thought were normal braxton hicks ones were actually ones that were thinning out my cervix and landed me in this situation. So ladies, just make sure you are all vocal with your doctors about any contractions you are feeling. I don't mean to scare anyone, just trying to help out as I wouldn't wish this on anyone LOL

Hope all your classes are good ones! Lemme know if you are taught anything earth shattering please! I can't go to any classes, but netfilx has a few dvds I've watched, and the internet has lots of information.
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aspotoftea - So good to hear from you and glad you're hanging in there! What did the contractions you were having feel like and how often were you having them? Up until the u/s tech told me I was having a contraction, I didn't even know I was having them! I have an appt. on Monday with my OB so will definitely talk to him about it.

ianmichael - How neat that your husband wisked you away!
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Charr: I'm very happy to hear that your U/S went well. That was a GREAT peace of mind! :-)

ASPOTOFTEA: It's really great hearing from you and I'm so glad everything is holding up! Keep it up, girl! As you said, at 28 weeks, you really dont need to worry as the chances of survival are GREAT!!

WONDERCAT: Did you ever get to speak to the physician himself after all that drama? I am sure the nutritionist will be very helpful!!!

EXCITED: I'm very happy your vacation went great! As for hubby, better be too attentive than not at all, right? :-) Although I can see how it can drive you nuts too!!!!

Ianmichael: most of my classes are next month too; I have the CPR class this weekend.

GLUCOSE TOLEARANCE TEST UPDATE: after the miserable 3 hour rest, the results came out good and I didn't have gestational diabetes after all! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) I will go in next week for an U/S. OB wants to measure the baby to check on his growth progress.

Anyone signed up for cord back preservation yet, and if so with which company? So far I have contacted VIACORD and CBR. I think I might go with VIACORD since you make a contract with them form the get go for 25 years, vs CBR which is for 18 years. CBR said they turn the contract over to the baby once he turns 18 but I have a feeling mom and dad are still going to have to continue paying for for a few years after 18 :-)

Hope everyone is doing well. We're almost done with August! Can you guys believe that!!!!
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