Special Delivery 2012!!! Is your EDD 2012? Join us here.

Announcement of pregnancy and birth following assisted reproductive treatment.
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kbillsy
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Katie - happy one month bday to Olivia - glad to hear she is starting to sleep better for you!

Kerpupples - glad you are officially moving over here too! No one told me to stop sleeping on my back at a certain point but I think it was around 13-14 weeks that I started forcing myself on my sides because I was starting to feel more pressure when I was laying on my back and I was also noticing more circulation issues with my limbs falling asleep. I am also having LOTS of hip pain with the all night side sleeping, even with lots of rotating sides and with using a pillow between my legs. I'm hoping eventually my hips will get used to it - but if I am really achey or uncomfortable, I've been coming down to our living room and sleeping in a recliner instead.

AFM - we put a deposit down on a minivan last night! We went back to a dealer where we test drove a van last week and were hoping to get an estimate on our trade in and talk pricing and the van had sold :( We were a bit bummed but they said they just got in a used 2012 that only had 2500 miles on it that was similar (just different color and newer). The price was right and we got a decent price on our trade in so we decided to go ahead and do the deposit and purchase order so we didn't lose out on another one! We're doing our taxes tonight and then need to figure out what we are going to put down vs finance so we will likely pick the new van up next week! So exciting to get some things off my to do list :)
Me: 34
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Ladies, check out this eye color predictor... It's pretty nifty.

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Amy/Kerpupples - Welcome, glad to see you over here! I got the Grow2Sleep pillow and its been a lifesaver. It's like a giant C and you can put it behind you so that it almost feels like you are still sleeping on your back.

Kbilsy - so what kind of van did you get?
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Hi Ladies,

I'm so sorry that I haven't posted an update yet. We did have our little one via c/s on 2/16. We joined TEAM PINK! :-) She weighed 8lbs 1oz, 19 3/4" long. She is just precious. Her name is Hadassah Ruth. My dh has been very ill and in the hospital (thus why I haven't posted) I've been handling everything alone and that isn't exactly what I had planned or pictured. You know, you wait so long for a little one and spend so much $$ etc... and then things like this happen and well, it's been very hard on me. I'm trying to keep it in perspective and know things could always be worse etc...
Nancy -- 40
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1st IVF - BFN
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Hello lovely ladies!!

How is everyone doing??
Hope everyone is doing great!! -

MADE IT TO TERM!!! and... I'm officially (not officially, but got the ok) to leave the house arrest I've had for 18 weeks!!! you can all imagine I've been very happy to move around the world!! (well, neighborhood)!! ... so I have steered clear of my computer for several days, kind of a detox from too many weeks of computer time!.... but wanted to say HI to all!!!

kerpuples - welcome!!! congratulations on the twins!!!

bodie - congrats on viability!!! it feels great to reach it!! after I got there started going by 4 week marks ... YAY!!!

Barbara - congratulations on team blue!!! how exciting!! one of each!!!

ttcnb - thinking about you and your boys... hope all is going fine... been praying for you...

We - enjoy the cruise!!!

kbillsy - congratulations on the 2 boys and a girl!! she's going to be so spoiled and protected!!! how exciting!! and congratulations on the minivan!! great deal!!

fvrogers- how are you doing? hope all is great and just cruising along!!

moorebaby - how are those twins doing?? hope all is great!! you are well into your 30something weeks right?? Amazing- seems like yesterday we were all cycling!!

katie- congratulations on running again!! wow... with two little ones and running you are a champ!! love the picture!! she's lovely!!...

Nancy - congratulations on team PINK!!! how exciting!!! Hope your DH is getting better and will be out of the hospital soon!! I'm so sorry you have been having such a tough time after delivery... will be praying for his recovery soon... hugs!! try to keep a positive outlook, it's hard during difficult times, but it's very important... cyber hugs again...

AFM nothing much to report... just out and about... feeling very short of breath... guess its a mix of term pg and not moving for so long!! but very happy and grateful that we made it this far... Baby still breech so cs scheduled in 14 days... :shock: Talk to you soon!!
Married 10+ years
TTC 6+ years
fresh IVF's x5... all bfn...
First FET... WOW. First ever BFP!!!
Miracles happen everyday... we just have to keep the faith and wait for ours...
Praying and hoping everyone's dreams and wishes come true!!!
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Nancy, my former cycle buddy, I am so happy that Hadassah arrived safely and soundly. I'm sure she's a beauty and I love the name. And she was really, really close in size to Maribel (she was 8lbs, 20" long) :D I'm sorry to hear about DH so I'll be hoping and praying he recovers soon. It definitely is difficult those first few weeks with a newborn and I can't imagine the added difficulty of having your husband ill. Take as much time as you need and PM me once things have calmed down so we can "chat". HUGS my friend! :D
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DD-23 & DS-20 (mine from previous)
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Nancy!!!! So happy to hear from you & happy that my guess was right & you have yourself a baby girl....love the name very beautiful congratulations!!! I am so sorry to hear about your DH I am hoping all is OK and he is on the mend....being in the hospital is the best place for him and I am sure he is being well taken care of. It is hard to go at it alone I am basically a single Mom Monday thru Thursday every week and it is tough at times but I just keep moving forward and know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Take care & reach out to us here if you need support.....oxoxo

TTCNB - How are you doing any news??

Longtimer - Congrats on making it to term!!!!

I am still tired & trying to get into a grove but it is coming along....slowly....

Post more later.....
Me: Kt-42 - DH: Louie-50
TTC: 7 years - IUI X 5 - IVF X 2 (1-DE) - FET X 1 - MC x 6

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WeHaveHope
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Hi ladies,

Leaving on our cruise tomorrow morning. Everyone is super excited. The kids can't wait to get in the ship and start exploring. I won't be able to check in with you ladies for tge next 8 days. I will miss all of you but rest assured you will all be in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Sending you all lots of xoxo...
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DS14pr mrg
2 step-ch16&20
IUI 12/10 BFN
IVF 1/11 OHSS
FET 5/11 BFN
FET 7/11 MC
FET 9/11 MC46 XY
FET 12-30-11 BFP 15dpo=266,17dpo=727,22dpo=7125,25dpo=19076,1-20 u/s 2HB's. Our 2 little miracles born on 8-15-12@35w/3d
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kbillsy - my hips have been feeling a bit better. The pillow between my knees really helps. I find that I scissor the top leg over the bottom one rather than directly stacking them, it eases the pressure on my hips. How are you liking the minivan so far? I'm on the fence whether to get one. It will depend on whether 2 infant seats and a toddler seat all fit in the back of my Pathfinder.

bodie - I had a Snoogle when pregnant with DD and I LOVED it. Unfortunately, I loaned it to a pregnant friend and it magically disappeared. Sigh. I'll probably end up investing in another.

longtimer - thanks! Hope you are feeling some relief. DD was breech AND I had a previa so she was a c-section. Not nearly as scary as it seems.

Barbara - I love that eye color predictor. DD has blue eyes and we have potential for all colors. I think it would be cool if the twins had brown and green eyes to round out the options.

AFM - I have swollen ankles already. Twins really is twice the pregnancy. With DD I didn't get them until 35 weeks. Off to my nuchal scan now!
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3yo DD from FET
IVF PGD clinical trial, FET Jan 2012 Beta 1/14 447, Beta 1/16 1161 U/S 1/30 it's twins!
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I promise to do personals soon...

For now, here's my birth story... On Feb. 27 (34 weeks 3 days), I saw my OB at 10:00. We were excited because my cervix had not changed (1cm), and the NST looked good. My BP was a bit high for me (128/87), and I had some protein in my urine. I was going to do a 24 hour urine for my next appt. I stayed on bed rest, but at 8:15 pm, my water broke. I had been feeling nauseated, but had forced myself to eat...saw that food later... We called the OB and went to the hospital. As much as I wanted to keep them in longer, it was a good thing. My BP was 180/110, and my liver function tests were elevated. My OB said that I would have had to deliver that week anyway. Both babies were vertex, so we proceeded with plans of vaginal delivery. At 9:30 I was only 1-2 cm, and I held off on any pain meds. By midnight I was miserable, so I asked for the epidural. They called the anesthesiologist, and when he came, he said he needed my platelet count. Unfortunately the blood they had drawn was not labeled properly, so they thought I would have to wait 30 minutes. I was about to hurt someone, but then the nurse found the results. They checked me right after the epidural, and I was 8 cm. I apparently progressed quickly! Within an hour and a half I was completely dilated, so I started pushing. When I was ready, they moved me to the OR (all twins are delivered in the OR with my OB). My BP was not improving, so they started magnesium...unfortunately that stopped my contractions. It took a little while, but Eric eventually made it out (after episiotomy), then Lila's water was broken. I pushed for a few minutes, then he got the vacuum to go ahead and pull her out. It was really magical when they were born! Those first cries were amazing! Neither baby needed oxygen, but both went to the NICU. Lila came home yesterday, but Eric is still learning to eat. He just will not take a bottle well. I am exhausted but in love with my babies!
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DH 36- perfect
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IVF #2 04/11- BFP- M/C at 6 weeks
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Great story Wishing! Welcome Lila and Eric!!! How big is Lila? I have a premie outfit that Amazon accidentally shipped twice and told me to keep that has never been opened. I'd love to put it to good use if you want to PM me your address.
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FET May 11 2013- miscarriage at 8 weeks
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Okay my post got eaten twice, here is time three.

We- have fun on the cruise, have you told your family yet about the pregnancy?

TTCNB- still praying for you and your family. I hope everything is okay and that the docs are taking good care of you.

kbillsby- Triplets, wow! Nice to have a mixture of both sexes. We brought a van last year and are now looking to buy a second. We love it, good choice.

Bodie,- congrats on 24 weeks, only a few short (or long) weeks to go. Good luck.

Longtime- Congrats on making it to term. I am not sure how you spend that much time in bed! You baby is going to be perfect and she have you to thank!

Wishing- Congrats on the twins, I love their names and can't wait to hear about eric coming home. Enjoy the ride and keep me posted on how they are sleeping!

Kerpupples- welcome to the board. Glad to see you made it over here!

Moore- you have got to be close! How are you feeling? Can you believe you are almost there! Good luck for the next few weeks.

Nancy- Congratulations, I love her name. Enjoy those newborn moments!

Happy- love the eye color predictor, my DH and I got a 100 percent chance of blue. I guess no surprises for us!

Katie- sounds like Liv is giving you some time to sleep. Lucky you. The first two months are the hardest, it get's much better soon. Hang in there and congratulatins.

FVrogers- how are things? I often think about you since our stories and cycles seem to be quite similar, not to mention or due dates.

AFM- 27 weeks today, measuring 33 so I'm starting to become very uncomfortable. My girls are getting much better at behaving and not expecting mom to do everything so that's a nice perk. I've been nesting like crazy, re organizing, de cluttering and cleaning. My DH thinks I'm nuts but he likes the perks. My kids playroom is finally organized! Luckily my best buddy is also my OB so I see her at least once a week on a social level so I get constant attention. We decided to do the cord blood and tissue so we are meeting to discuss that tomorrow. I did it with my first two also but now they need a section of the cord also. It's spendy but I figure it's not much after IVF..... We are thinking Connor and Colton, my DH is not totally sold but he always caves at the end. Enjoy your week everyone!

Kat
Me- 33 DH- 41
TTC since 2005
DD-3, DD-2
2011 4 Failed IUI cycles
9/24/11 IVF #2 two blasts transfered. 2 Frosties! 10/3 BFP! Beta 205, Twins!
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Hi!

Just a quick post... More later.... Everything is great... My little miracle was born last Wednesday after a rushed CS because of a nasty NST... We are all doing great... Although it was scary, everything was perfect and now she's here!

When she sleeps I'll post more...
Married 10+ years
TTC 6+ years
fresh IVF's x5... all bfn...
First FET... WOW. First ever BFP!!!
Miracles happen everyday... we just have to keep the faith and wait for ours...
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Woohoo! Congrats longtimer!!! Can't wait to see pics and hear the skinny on your princess. Rest up and enjoy!
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IVF #4 FET- DD
IVF#5- BFN
FET May 11 2013- miscarriage at 8 weeks
WeHaveHope
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Hi ladies,
We are back. Had a wonderful time. I will fll you all in later. Just driving home now from the cruise port. I will catch up later when I get home. Xoxo...
Mrd 11y TTC 8y
Me38 DH49
DS14pr mrg
2 step-ch16&20
IUI 12/10 BFN
IVF 1/11 OHSS
FET 5/11 BFN
FET 7/11 MC
FET 9/11 MC46 XY
FET 12-30-11 BFP 15dpo=266,17dpo=727,22dpo=7125,25dpo=19076,1-20 u/s 2HB's. Our 2 little miracles born on 8-15-12@35w/3d
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