May 2010 Babies

Faith9455 · Post by **Faith9455** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:22 pm

JG-

Geez that must have been scary. I'm unclear about your posting..did they put you on bed rest or do you just think they will? I would do whatever they tell you. better to be safe!

faith

deftonesmo · Post by **deftonesmo** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:56 pm

JG-- I've heard lots of stories of women who had bright red spotting, but no cramps . . . I think that's the key . . . cramping and red spotting=bad times . . . I'd bed rest it up for a few days . . . what does you doc think about the class? Personally, I can always take a class later . . . Better to be safe than sorry =) But then again, I'm a worry-wart =) Good luck

fitzjr11 · Post by **fitzjr11** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:31 pm

my re is suggesting we go to a specialist to discuss selective reduction i have extreme mixed emotions-- we are going to go and listen to see what they have to have say and get all the data

may2010 · Post by **may2010** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:06 am

JG - I am praying for you.Glad that the US was good. My thought of it is if I were you I would follow what the doctor says. I know its going to be tough on you, speak to your mentors as to what they say.

JG_379 · Post by **JG_379** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:26 am

Faith- Sorry, part of my message got deleted. It's usually my problem when i'm using my laptop, I always end up hitting random keys. Yes, my doctor definitely put me on complete bedrest through Monday. The part that I accidentally deleted had to do with my OB appt. with the midwife. She did a pap type exam and it was really uncomfortable and I was cramping the next day, but that was 48 hours ago. I was wondering if maybe irritation caused the bleeding, but 2 days later with no sign of spotting in between seems unlikely, right?

Fitz- Wow, that is a big decision, what is the RE's reasoning behind it? Are they still worried about one (or more) of the babies? I know it's scary with the horror stories of multiples, but lots of multiples end up just fine too. I'm not trying to talk you into anything either way, but I hope your doctor has a reason for giving you the doom and gloom and isn't suggesting it for selfish reasons (i've heard that ivf clinics don't like reporting multiples, and in the wake of the Octomom doctor getting stripped of his license, it's probably more of a concern). Of course I say this as just ideas and I don't know your doctor or what the situation is, but they're just things that I would think about if it were me.

may- you're right, and I know it. It's just so hard to make these decisions on my own, so thanks for your input!

deftones- yes, i'm a worrywart too! I pretty much went straight from the bathroom at work and picked up my purse in my office and left without saying a word. I was freaking out and was expecting the worst. DH was at a work lunch, so he couldn't be there and that scared me even more. It is nice getting spoiled at home on bedrest, DH went and got me dinner and served it to me in bed!

deftonesmo · Post by **deftonesmo** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:32 pm

WHen we did our latest round of IVF, my RE implanted 4 embryos . . . DH and I were on-board with selective reduction if we had triplets or more . . . after talking with our RE, we decided that the risk of pre-term labor, bedrest, and possible risks to all the babies was just too much for us . . . I know lots of women feel very strongly against selective reduction, but then again, I always hear stories about women losing all their babies, not to mention health risks to the mom . . . we also aren't religious, so I guess that made our decision a little bit easier . . . it never hurts to get all the facts and then trust your gut . . . We ended up with a singleton, but when we do IVF again, I'd make the same decision again . . . I don't envy your position, but know that you'll make the right decision for you and your DH and your family =) Good luck

kristyb · Post by **kristyb** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:03 pm

JG - good luck! I'd say better safe than sorry. I know the class is only offered right now, but think about how hard you've worked to be pregnant and how happy you are right now. My two cents of course.

Everyone else, hope all is going well. I keep checking the Board but I'm not one to reply much. I did have to travel for work this week and got myself all worried. Everything was fine and thank goodness as I have to get on another plane next week.

mjay · Post by **mjay** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:20 pm

jg- i know exactly how you feel about missing class. my first instinct was to tell you to go to class, but put your feet up. however, if something bad were to happen, would it really matter to you that you got credit for the class b/c you did not follow doctor's orders? something tells me that even though it is a huge pain in the ass to miss all that class time, it would be well worth it to you if the alternative was go to class but no babies. i am in the same boat as you and will be graduating in the spring. if i miss anything, that means i don't graduate. i would be soooo pissed, but i would be heartbroken, devastated, etc, etc if i lost these babies. see if you can take the class at another school to catch up. we've had students do that from other schools b/c they were in a cohort at their school. jmho.

fitz- get all the facts as to why the doc feels that way and follow your heart. but be prepared to make the necessary sacrifices.

afm- had my first ob appt yesterday. it was great! i really liked the doc and am excited to meet the other ones in the practice. i got to see the babies and they were turning over and moving their arms and hands. i have never been so excited in my life! after he left the room, i burst into tears of relief. dh was soo sweet.

may2010 · Post by **may2010** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:26 pm

I had my last PIO shot today....cant describe how glad I am.You all have a great wknd

MonkeysMom · Post by **MonkeysMom** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:44 pm

Good morning-
Is anyone else burning up at night? My entire body feels like it is on fire!

may2010 · Post by **may2010** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 12:55 am

Hi Ladies,

Hope you all had a great wknd.

MonkeysMom: I am having similar problems but with a twist......at times I am so hot & flushed that I wish I could sit inside a cooler; on the other hand I also have episodes of feeling so cold that I turn on the heating in my house and everyone else runs outside for cool air.......I guess its the hormones

Any thoughts on taking OR not taking the H1N1 flu vac....my doc said to take it so probabily I will.

deftonesmo · Post by **deftonesmo** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:24 am

May -- I am definitely taking it . . . a few days ago I posted a link to CNN about a pregnant woman who got the swine flu, fell into a coma, delivered, and then died . . . super tragic

Better to be safe than sorry, I think . . .

cheryl010120 · Post by **cheryl010120** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:19 pm

Hi all!

I hope you all are doing great. Just think, the wonderful second trimester is just right around the bend! How wonderful it will be to have energy again!

May - I'm on the list to receive the H1N1 once my OB receives it. I think it will be within the next few weeks. I will also be giving it to my son as well. Better to be safe than sorry.

I have my nuchal test in 2 weeks. Anyone else slated to get this?

MonkeysMom · Post by **MonkeysMom** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:47 pm

Hi Cheryl-
I am having my NT scan next Monday. I am 39 so all of these tests make me super nervous!!
Do you know if they offer the results right away or if we have to wait?
Thanks!

cheryl010120 · Post by **cheryl010120** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:21 pm

Hi MonkeysMom,

From what I remember, the nuchal fold test results are given there because they measure based on the sonogram. The other tests are from bloodwork (trinomy, downs, etc.) and I think I got those results back within a week or two.

Glad I'm not the only mom this age!

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