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[moorebaby]

Hi ladies! I'm FINALLY letting myself join this board. I'm 12w2d preggo w/ fraternal twins! So, I'm almost done w/ my 1st trimester. This was our 6th fresh IVF cycle (never had an FET) & we only had a BFP w/ our 1st cycle, but it was a chemical. All the rest were BFNs. I had my ER on August 17th & a 5DT on August 22nd. We transferred 2...1 was an early blast & 1 was a compacted morula. I've never POASd (too chicken) w/ any of my cycles, so I was mostly surprised when we got a result of a BETA of 151 on August 31st. I say mostly b/c I felt this cycle was a little different. The reasons I thought it worked was I had more cramping than I did w/ the 1st cycle & I just had a more relaxed attitude about everything. Don't get me wrong...I googled everything, but I didn't personalize it. I kept the attitude that every cycle is different. However, the reason I was a little skeptical of it working was b/c they weren't full blasts during the ET, which if you go by the book, they should be at that point.

Well, I'm a teacher & my schedule was immensely changed due to Hurricane Irene. I was supposed to have 2 days of professional development on Monday, August 29th & Tuesday, August 30th. The 1st day of school w/ the kids was supposed to be Wednesday, August 31st, the day of my 1st BETA. I was worried b/c there was no way I could be late for the kids' 1st day of school, so the plan was for me to get my blood drawn at Quest that morning w/ an order that stated that the results be faxed to my RE asap. However, I knew even w/ that request, Quest could mess things up & not report until the next day. I just didn't want to wait any longer. However, due to the hurricane, school got delayed b/c of damage in the state. I didn't have to start professional development until Thursday, September 1st & the 1st day of school w/ the kids was delayed until after Labor Day, September 6th. So, it all worked out. On Wednesday, August 31st, I went to my RE's office to get my blood drawn for my 1st BETA. To kill time, I went to my school to set some things up & make copies. I left around noon. On my way home, DH called me & asked me when I thought they'd be calling him (I gave the RE's office his cell phone # to call w/ the results...I was way too chicken). I told him probably not until between 2 & 4. Then he asked me if I wanted to grab lunch w/ him. So, I agreed. After hanging up w/ him, for a minute, I thought our conversation was odd...why he wanted to know when they'd be calling (he knew they call in the middle of the afternoon) & the fact that he asked me to get lunch (his work schedule doesn't usually allow him that). When I got to the restaurant, he was being weird....not even looking at the menu & telling the waitress we weren't ready several times (DH NEVER does that...he wants to order as soon as we get in there...he gets cranky when he's hungry, lol). Then, he started asking me what I thought a good # would be. I didn't think he knew yet...it was only 12:30...there was no way they would've called already. I kept saying..."I don't know...I guess something over 100...preferably over 150 since on our 1st cycle it was about 125." Finally, he says, "What if it was 151?" I told him he better not be messing w/ me. I said,"Why are you asking me this? Did they call?" He finally admitted that they called him a few minutes prior to him calling me & asking me for lunch. I started bawling happy tears. When she came over, the waitress was a little taken aback...poor thing, lol! I told her they were happy tears.

So, then we were still apprehensive since during our 1st cycle, we got a good BETA & the 2nd BETA went up by 70%, but then it wasn't going up appropriately. We were scared of an ectopic, but it ended up being a chemical. So, b/c of that we only told my SIL & BIL. Once, the BETAS increased (they more than doubled), we started telling a few more family members. I told DH I didn't want to tell my parents until we heard a h/b. We went in for our 1st u/s & saw 2 sacs & were even more surprised b/c we thought it was probably just the early blast that implanted...didn't think the compacted morula did since it was a little behind for a 5DT & the 1st BETA wasn't that high (although, I know you can't go for BETAS). We were very happy, but knew it was still so early in the game & so much could happen. Well, I had weekly u/s w/ my RE up until I was 9w5d. We heard the h/b at 6w5d (September 20th), which is when we told my parents. They were so happy w/ tears in their eyes. It felt so good!

I decided b/c it's twins, I wanted to deliver at a hospital w/ a level 3 NICU. So, I decided to go w/ UCONN, which is where my SIL delivered her triplets. I had my 1st trimester prenatal appointment on October 7th & went for my NT scan yesterday & everything looks great. Both babies are a little over 2 inches long. Baby A's h/b is 168 & baby B's h/b is 160. Baby B is going to be a gymnast b/c he/she was all over the place, doing somersaults & flips & waving at us. It was beautiful! The results of the scan were good. We were told they were no concerns & both babies looked great. The only thing I'm waiting on is for the b/w results, which I'll get next week.

I have my 2nd trimester prenatal appointment on Thursday & then I don't go back until December 8th for the 2nd trimester screening u/s. I'll be exactly 18w & we should be able to find out the sexes. We want the doctor to write the sexes down on a piece of paper & give it to DH. We are going to do a gender reveal dinner. DH will be the only one who knows. He'll order cupcakes filled w/ the right color frosting & the plan is to have dinner at a local restaurant w/ our family & have the cupcakes for dessert. I can't wait!

I guess I've been really lucky as far as my symptoms go. I really didn't have major nausea or any m/s. Certain foods & smells made me gag, but that's about it. Leftover would gross me & still do. My major symptoms were severe exhaustion & headaches. I still have these symptoms, but not as much. I know as I head into the 2nd trimester, things should get better. I have a bump already & got some maternity clothes. Only my principal & 4 people at school know. I plan on making the official announcement this Wednesday, my 32nd b-day!!! I've already gotten some looks & questions from some people, lol!

My EDD is May 10th, but I'll be induced at around 38w if I don't go into labor before that. So, it looks like I'll have them at the end of April at the latest. I have a ton of pics that I'll post soon & I'll be starting to take weekly pics of bump.

I look forward to sharing my journey w/ everyone here! Never did I think I would be posting here as a regular...this is such a truly amazing journey & I'm grateful to have been given the opportunity to experience it.

[lou71]

Crashing!

Ester- I came on here today to look for you. I'm so happy you posted with such awesome news! I can't wait for your gender reveal. I bet it's one of each! Much love to you my friend!

[DALLAS]

Congrats Moorebaby! I had wondered where you were in your journey. Get ready for a wild ride!! As far as the sickness, mine lasted for 17wks, they said it was worse b/c of the twins. Enjoy every minute b/c it absolutely flies by!!!

[BlissfulCS]

Ester- I am so glad to finally see you on this thread! I knew about the BFP but NOT about the twins. You so very much deserve to be doubly blessed with all you have been through. You have also given me a little more hope...I have one compacted morula on ice waiting for me. I LOVE the story of how DH told you about the BFP. That is so cool and sweet. Lucky guy, he also gets to learn the genders first!

Kat- four babies under four? You too are very blessed! How cool...I think you have officially conceived every way possible.

[MamaBoo]

Thread crashing alert:

Moorebaby, I am sooo happy for you. I have been following your story for a while and am so thrilled for you! Congratulations!

[ttcnb]

Welcome and congrats Kat/Moorebaby! Looking forward to moving through the journey with you both as well.

Hope all the ladies are doing well and continuing to grow

AFM: All is moving along and I must admit that I have a bit more energy than I did a few weeks ago. I will be 17 weeks on Monday and have my first anatomy US on Thursday. Will have my second antomy scan around 23 weeks. It's a little harder to get the measurements with triplets so we get the honor or having it done 2X I have been really growing and I am surprised how big I am at this stage (I am just about as big as I was when I delivered my DS at 37 wks). I continue to struggle with back and ligament pain as things stretch and the pressure is just not going to get any better unfortunately. I am now concerned about TTTS with my identicals since they share a placenta but just taking it a day at a time and praying that we continue without event.

What is everyone planning for Thanksgiving? It's odd not being able to plan for the holidays very much and I usually cook a big spread but will not be up to it this year as I can barely stand for more than 10-15 mins at a time. In addition, I am just always a trigger away from exploding so not great company either Very unusual for me as I have always been big on entertaining.

Take care of all the LOs.

[tuffy4u]

Moorebaby, your story made me cry! What a sweet DH you have! I look forward to getting to know you this winter. ttch, wow triplets, I can imagine you have quite the bump already. Happy Saturday everyone, I am off to bed!

[dogzrule]

Welcome moorebaby!!!!! I've seen you on the boards here and am sooooo happy to have you join us!

[deftonesmo]

Welcome ester! I'm glad you are with us " on the other side!" I'm a teacher too.. I have a student teacher right now which makes things a lot easier! When is your due date? May? That's perfect for summer vacation!

[fvrogers]

Crashing for Ester!!!

Congrats hun!! You so deserve it. I have been lurking around hoping you would post updates soon. Glad to know that you have made it over here. I will keep lurking to cheer you on. Thanks for all of your support. I am waiting another month before I move over to this board - I am just too nervous

Felicia

[BlissfulCS]

What a week...we have four new babies on the way between 2 mommies!!!!

Welcome Moorebaby and Tuffy4u! So happy to have you both join us.

Felicia...we are looking forward to welcoming you too because your pregnancy is going to be just perfect.








Blaqdymun- Due 1/4
Addy- Due 1/6
Sweetpea614 (Kat)- Due 1/8 but expecting a December C-Section
Yingz- Due 1/9
DCRunningMama-Due 1/11
Red_Riding_Hood- Due 1/12
Smoon0021 - Due 1/14
Dallas- expecting twins on 1/18 (but likely to go early)! AND
BlissfulCS (Alisa)- Due 1/27





Deftonesmo (Mora)- Due 2/2
NancyB- 2/15
Augustrain- expecting twins on 2/8!
Hopingforamiracle
Katieb1231- Due 2/14



Easley4- Due 3/14
Dreams2009- Due 3/7





Wishingandhoping- expecting twins on 4/7
Dogzrule- Due 4/11
ttcnb- Triplets! Due 4/9
Prayersnpies- Due 4/19



Ninde- Due 5/9
Nicksgam due 5/2
Moorebaby (Ester)- twins due 5/10 (but will likely go in late April!)



Tuffy4u- twins due 6/11 (but likely to go by 5/20)
Blueeyedreamer- Due 6/30




What traits/characteristics do you hope the Little One inherits from you? Which do you hope he/she picks up from DH? Which do you hope he/she doesn't pick up??? (and remember...many traits can be learned so your little one doesn't have to be your genetic offspring to participate in this question!)

[BlissfulCS]

Just returned from my first childbirth class and loved it! Its becoming more and more real every day.

QOTW: I hope this little girl get's DH's blue eyes, my darker skin, his sensitivity, and my drive. But of course I just want her to be healthy and happy. She'll be an easier baby if she has DH's temperament though... As far as things I hope she avoids... I tend to do everything in excess. Work, competition, shopping, partying (lol), falling in love, posting on internet chat sites, etc. I hope she is more like her Dad that way. DH has bad hearing even though he is only 36, so I hope she avoids that. He also has a heart arrhythmia and I pray she doesn't inherit it.

[deftonesmo]

What traits/characteristics do you hope the Little One inherits from you? Which do you hope he/she picks up from DH? Which do you hope he/she doesn't pick up??? (and remember...many traits can be learned so your little one doesn't have to be your genetic offspring to participate in this question!)

DD looks so much like her dad and acts like him as well . . . while I was pregnant, DH had a secret fear that the lab mixed up and maybe she wasn't our bio kid . . . then she popped out looking just like him she likes puzzles and is interested in how things work (like her engineer dad) and she's impulsive and stubborn (just like me ) . . . for DS, I hope he is happy and healthy . . . DH and I both wear glasses/contacts, so both of our kids may be resigned to bad eyesight My main focus/concern is that DS is born healthy since my pre-natal testing came back as high risk for down's . . . I've done a lot of research and my risk of 1:200 isn't that high of a risk when compared to others (I've seen risks as high as 1:2!), but I will still be a little anxious until he is born.

I can;t believe third trimester is right around the corner!

[tuffy4u]

Fvrogers- happy lurking. I just noticed that your due date is my birthday! Since we cycled together twice I feel a special connection to you. I think it's a good sign. Plus summer birthdays are the most fun for kids!

We have two girls and one is a carbon copy of DH (the older one) and the younger one is just like me. Funny when I was pregnant with my second I couldn't imagine my baby being anything but exactly like my first daughter. Boy was I wrong. This time I don't know what to expect. I hope they inhert my husbands intellegence, his ability to eat whatever he wants and not gain a pound, but not his temper. From me I hope they inherit patience and a love for sports. I also hope they learn a lot from their older sisters. I always dreamed of a big family but when infertility got in the way I learnt I would be lucky to have one. I feel so blessed.

Other than that I just hope they are happy and healthy. Happy November everyone. It's getting close to 2012, I wonder who is going to have the first baby????

[blueeyedreamer]

What traits/characteristics do you hope the Little One inherits from you? Which do you hope he/she picks up from DH? Which do you hope he/she doesn't pick up??? (and remember...many traits can be learned so your little one doesn't have to be your genetic offspring to participate in this question!)

Traits from DH- Goal oriented, driven, strong work ethic, athletic, artistic, very sweet and silly
Traits from me- My blue/green eyes (but I doubt that will happen b/c dh has brown eyes (is full Chinese) so he will prob dominate), musically talented, love marching band, strong academically, service oriented, love teaching, crafting, and social.

Traits I don't want from either of us: Dh-temper, moody, tends to work too hard, he is very social but doesn't make it a priority to see friends, sometimes sees thing too black/white; ME-procrastinator, avoidance, withdrawn, anxiety, and my health problems (MS, migraine, endometriosis).

I hope you all are well. It's great to add new mommies to the board. BlissfulCS- childbirth class scares me at this stage! I'm glad you liked it.

AFM- I'm tired, crampy, and moody. The smell sensitivity, change of taste, and appetite changes are becoming more and more prominent. Today marks 6 weeks. My first u/s will be on Friday and I am so excited and slightly nervous because all I have are two betas and a lot of symptoms to go off of. I'm sure all is fine but it is always scary. One of my good friends just m/c due to blighted ovum. All was well until her u/s then no heartbeat. She and I were going to be pg buddies and she was only 3 weeks ahead of me. I'm torn between being deeply saddened for her and happy for me. How do I deal with the awkwardness of symbolizing her pain? I plan to be discreet and read her for what she wants to know about how I'm feeling. I know that I didn't like it when others made assumptions about what I was ok with after dealing with infertility and m/c. As many others have experienced, I lost a lot of friends through infertility because their families grew and mine didn't. I think I may wait a few weeks and just ask her what she is comfortable with. Do you think that would be ok? We've known each other for 3 years and have become friends through our endo support group.

I'm cold!!!!! I am not ready for winter to set in.