I had my first ultrasound at the ob-gyn's office today. It was very moving. I have been trying to stay rational and a bit detached from the baby inside in case this all didn't work out. But I can't anymore. (Look I'll be miserable if I miscarry anyway; I might as well enjoy this time)
S/he was moving around on the u/s and when I laughed s/he moved a heck of a lot more. I tend to laugh a lot - if it's not an aforementioned crabby day - so that little bugger has got to be dancing a lot of time.
Anyway, my husband took the U/s printout when the nurse handed it to me, carefully folded it, and then stuffed it away in a book he was reading without a word. Very cute.
Anyway, the baby is still a couple days ahead in growth: 10 weeks 1 day at this point, and the heartbeat is 171.
Also I'm sick of hiding my huge belly. From now on, I say show it off. It's getting hard to hide anyway. And I told my boss (who went thr IVF 18 years ago) so I feel I can be relatively open about it now.
Is this crazy? Am I being reckless? Should I stay in "keep it to myself" mode until the 2nd tri???
Lostgirl
September 2008 babies
Lostgirl - I understand what you mean by trying to keep distant in case it doesn't work out. I have been the same way. We have told our friends and co-workers that are close friends, but not everyone we know. Does that make sense? I always preface it with, "It's early still and I have to get through x more weeks before it is more of a sure thing but...."
You are almost there! Really, there is not much you can physically do to ensure that you will make it to the next phase - so as you said, enjoy.
PS - right now I am washing a pair of pants and have my fingers crossed that they will dry QUICKLY so I can wear them today - otherwise, it will be a tight-pant kind of day
You are almost there! Really, there is not much you can physically do to ensure that you will make it to the next phase - so as you said, enjoy.
PS - right now I am washing a pair of pants and have my fingers crossed that they will dry QUICKLY so I can wear them today - otherwise, it will be a tight-pant kind of day
Melissa
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Hilarious! I know what you mean. Pants are puzzle for me lately and tight pants make me cranky. I am turning to dresses. Long flowy knit dresses that I dress up for work with necklaces and earrings and scarves and dress down to meet friends for a "drink" after work. I live in NYC and that's just what people do so I sip cranberry juice and they drink!
lostgirl
lostgirl
Me: 37 DH:40 TTC since 2005. First IVF cycle canceled. 2nd cycle BFP 1/11. DS arrived late 2008. 3rd cycle, U/s 3/7. Devastated. NO fetal pole or HB.
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CT_Michele
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hey girls,
I had my downs test yesterday, and the measurements were all normal. They drew blood and will have my official risk numbers next week at my 2nd ob appt. They gave me a pic but you really can't see much. This was the first time I had a belly scan rather than a vaginal, which they said is not as good of quality. It was pretty neat though, the tech pointed out hands and feet and even the brain. We got to hear the heartbeat for the first time too, which was cool. It took a long time for the baby to get in the right position, like a half an hour. The worst part was I had to go with a full bladder, and the tech was pushing on my tummy, so it was a half an hour of pee torture, but worth it to see the baby.
I have also been a bit moody, not too bad though. I have been really needy with dh, like asking him to get me things or do things for me. hopefully he won't hate me too much for it, it is just hard to do anything when I feel crummy.
I finally bought maternity clothes, just a couple of outfits, because none of my jeans fit comfortably anymore, and I refuse to be uncomfortable because I am trying to hide something. I am over 12 weeks now, so I feel like it is safe to share and start showing.
We are afraid to do anything "in case it doesn't work out." But we made a big move this week. I bought a 4 door car to replace my 2 door in preparation for baby. I still feel it's early, but like dh says, I am not getting any less pregnant.
Well, happy snow day to anyone in the northeast, we are getting pounded here and I have decided it is best to not go out today, roads are too slick and I don't want to take a chance of falling down.
I had my downs test yesterday, and the measurements were all normal. They drew blood and will have my official risk numbers next week at my 2nd ob appt. They gave me a pic but you really can't see much. This was the first time I had a belly scan rather than a vaginal, which they said is not as good of quality. It was pretty neat though, the tech pointed out hands and feet and even the brain. We got to hear the heartbeat for the first time too, which was cool. It took a long time for the baby to get in the right position, like a half an hour. The worst part was I had to go with a full bladder, and the tech was pushing on my tummy, so it was a half an hour of pee torture, but worth it to see the baby.
I have also been a bit moody, not too bad though. I have been really needy with dh, like asking him to get me things or do things for me. hopefully he won't hate me too much for it, it is just hard to do anything when I feel crummy.
I finally bought maternity clothes, just a couple of outfits, because none of my jeans fit comfortably anymore, and I refuse to be uncomfortable because I am trying to hide something. I am over 12 weeks now, so I feel like it is safe to share and start showing.
We are afraid to do anything "in case it doesn't work out." But we made a big move this week. I bought a 4 door car to replace my 2 door in preparation for baby. I still feel it's early, but like dh says, I am not getting any less pregnant.
Well, happy snow day to anyone in the northeast, we are getting pounded here and I have decided it is best to not go out today, roads are too slick and I don't want to take a chance of falling down.
Me- 28 DH- 33 Male Factor
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
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Hey girls...
How is everyone doing? Haven't seena nyone posting lately, everyone must be busy getting ready for babies!
I had my second ob appt. Everything is fine, all tests were normal. Now I have to wait another 4 weeks for an appt! That is a long time for an ivf'er, since we are used to frequent updates. I have to wait until my april appt before I can find out if it's a boy or girl.
How is everyone feeling? Is everyone spreading the happy news now? Most of you should be approaching 2nd trimester now too...my doc says I will start to feel better real soon!
How is everyone doing? Haven't seena nyone posting lately, everyone must be busy getting ready for babies!
I had my second ob appt. Everything is fine, all tests were normal. Now I have to wait another 4 weeks for an appt! That is a long time for an ivf'er, since we are used to frequent updates. I have to wait until my april appt before I can find out if it's a boy or girl.
How is everyone feeling? Is everyone spreading the happy news now? Most of you should be approaching 2nd trimester now too...my doc says I will start to feel better real soon!
Me- 28 DH- 33 Male Factor
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
Hi Michele,
I have been having a hard time. Been grumpy and very tired. I had a couple of weeks there where I was feeling slightly more energetic. I think I may have exercised too much, too much walking and stairmaster. Anyway I didn´t work out today and feel so much better. I just have yet to come to grips with how much energy it takes to make a baby, I guess!
And to work,and so on.
We have our first ob gyn appt on Monday. I´ll be 11 weeks and 3 days. It feels kind of late to be seeing my doctor for the first time but it will be satisfying since the last time I saw her, I was desperately sad that I wasn´t pregnant yet, and she suggested I move to IVF.
Best decision I ever made!
Lostgirl
I have been having a hard time. Been grumpy and very tired. I had a couple of weeks there where I was feeling slightly more energetic. I think I may have exercised too much, too much walking and stairmaster. Anyway I didn´t work out today and feel so much better. I just have yet to come to grips with how much energy it takes to make a baby, I guess!
And to work,and so on.
We have our first ob gyn appt on Monday. I´ll be 11 weeks and 3 days. It feels kind of late to be seeing my doctor for the first time but it will be satisfying since the last time I saw her, I was desperately sad that I wasn´t pregnant yet, and she suggested I move to IVF.
Best decision I ever made!
Lostgirl
Me: 37 DH:40 TTC since 2005. First IVF cycle canceled. 2nd cycle BFP 1/11. DS arrived late 2008. 3rd cycle, U/s 3/7. Devastated. NO fetal pole or HB.
I went to the OB's office Monday. After the frequent trips to the IVF doc and how friendly and helpful they were - this place seems cold and just not as great. I am not 'special' anymore - just another pregnant woman who gets a checkup every 4 weeks. I did have an ultrasound (my first in 4 weeks) and it was very cool to see fingers and toes and movement! After initially deciding not to do the nuchal screening, we changed our minds, so they did the first part - nuchal measurement and blood test. Then next blood test is in 4 weeks and they will not give me any results until after that!
Like Lost Girl, I have been feeling very tired, possibly due to adding much exercise into the mix (Spinning and hiking and finally a little x-c skiing on golf course as we finally have snow after 2 months of nothing). I took the day off yesterday and feel much more energetic today. Exercise does help me sleep better...
I will be 13 weeks tomorrow and can't wait to get out of this first trimester for the promised return of my normal energy levels. DH has no energy either and he cites the cold and dark of winter...so who knows. I didn't realize until recently that we are technically not out of the 1st trimester until after 13 weeks!!
Also, I have been having serious lower back pain (possibly exercise related??) and sharp abdominal pains. I think the abdominal pains are due to the stretching of the round ligament, but it is scary!!
Michelle - I almost told someone I work with yesterday, but kept it quiet. I guess I want to get through 2 more weeks and be absolutely sure this is going to go to completion. Not to scare people, but I know a woman who miscarried at 12 weeks twice! I think her issue was fibroids that outcompeted her little one for space...it makes me feel better to imagine that because I do not struggle with fibroids, but who knows really?
Here's to another week gone by and that magic second trimester on the horizon.
Happy friday.
Like Lost Girl, I have been feeling very tired, possibly due to adding much exercise into the mix (Spinning and hiking and finally a little x-c skiing on golf course as we finally have snow after 2 months of nothing). I took the day off yesterday and feel much more energetic today. Exercise does help me sleep better...
I will be 13 weeks tomorrow and can't wait to get out of this first trimester for the promised return of my normal energy levels. DH has no energy either and he cites the cold and dark of winter...so who knows. I didn't realize until recently that we are technically not out of the 1st trimester until after 13 weeks!!
Also, I have been having serious lower back pain (possibly exercise related??) and sharp abdominal pains. I think the abdominal pains are due to the stretching of the round ligament, but it is scary!!
Michelle - I almost told someone I work with yesterday, but kept it quiet. I guess I want to get through 2 more weeks and be absolutely sure this is going to go to completion. Not to scare people, but I know a woman who miscarried at 12 weeks twice! I think her issue was fibroids that outcompeted her little one for space...it makes me feel better to imagine that because I do not struggle with fibroids, but who knows really?
Here's to another week gone by and that magic second trimester on the horizon.
Happy friday.
Melissa
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1st IVF cycle BPF
Bloating
Hello everyone, I'm so excited to join my Sep 2008 buddies. Just like hellokitty my due date is also September 5th. This is my first IVF and have a singleton seen in several ultrasounds. I also went through severe OHSS requiring fluid removal. I have a question, since the time of my OHSS, I have suffering my bloating even now (I'm 13 weeks and 2 days). Its definitely not fluid anymore, but just gas. My stomach gets so big at the end of the day and I pass quite a lot of gas (sorry, TMI). I do have persistent metallic taste in my mouth and also loose stools (1-2 times a day) instead of constipation. I should not be complaining now that I'm pregnant after several years of TTC. But just wondering anyone else is in a similar situation. Congratulations to all of us!!!
Oh girl, my stomach is huge! And I'm only 11 weeks. I have so much gas, I think sometimes I may kill my poor DH in his sleep. Whenever he comes to bed, I'm tooting away dead to the world. Luckily he has a sense of humor about these things and thinks it's a hoot.
I also have a metallic taste on and off. Why? I have no clue! It's not tied to my nausea either.
What gives? Lostgirl
I also have a metallic taste on and off. Why? I have no clue! It's not tied to my nausea either.
What gives? Lostgirl
Me: 37 DH:40 TTC since 2005. First IVF cycle canceled. 2nd cycle BFP 1/11. DS arrived late 2008. 3rd cycle, U/s 3/7. Devastated. NO fetal pole or HB.
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CT_Michele
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Hey Ladies, Happy Saturday!
Caligirl- Welcome to our thread! The more the merrier. The last time I went to the dr, my due date was also sept. 5, so we will have a lot of activity around that time. It gives a whole new meaning to labor day! I have been gassy with a lot of heartburn lately, but nothing I can't handle...
Lostgirl- make sure you let us know how your first ob appr goes on monday!
Mlb- I know what you mean about not feeling special anymore at the ob. It is a big adjustment from the fert. dr. Is this your regular ob, or is this a completely new office?
Well, I hope this is officially how I will feel for 2nd trimester, because I am finally starting to feel better. i hope I don't jinx it. I can't believe how much I got done today. I went to the bank, visited my grandma, went to the grocery store by myself, did dishes by myself and I am now boiling eggs so we can make easter eggs tonight. Usually I wait for dh to get home and make him help b/c I feel crummy. I did it all today before he even got out of work. That is more things accomplished in one day than I got accomplished during my entire 9 day vacation 2 weeks ago! I hope it is here to stay!
Caligirl- Welcome to our thread! The more the merrier. The last time I went to the dr, my due date was also sept. 5, so we will have a lot of activity around that time. It gives a whole new meaning to labor day! I have been gassy with a lot of heartburn lately, but nothing I can't handle...
Lostgirl- make sure you let us know how your first ob appr goes on monday!
Mlb- I know what you mean about not feeling special anymore at the ob. It is a big adjustment from the fert. dr. Is this your regular ob, or is this a completely new office?
Well, I hope this is officially how I will feel for 2nd trimester, because I am finally starting to feel better. i hope I don't jinx it. I can't believe how much I got done today. I went to the bank, visited my grandma, went to the grocery store by myself, did dishes by myself and I am now boiling eggs so we can make easter eggs tonight. Usually I wait for dh to get home and make him help b/c I feel crummy. I did it all today before he even got out of work. That is more things accomplished in one day than I got accomplished during my entire 9 day vacation 2 weeks ago! I hope it is here to stay!
Me- 28 DH- 33 Male Factor
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
1st IVF- 12/07- BFP! Ella Michele was born 8/26/8
2nd IVF- 04/09 - BFN
1st FET- 09/09 - Chemical
3rd IVF - 04/11 - Embies didn't make it to ET
4th IVF - Fall 2011??
Hi guys,
So my first ob-gyn appointment was just as I hoped it would be. Totally uneventful. We ran through a lot of lifestyle issues. Made sure it was OK that we were going to Mexico for a week soon (I'll be 13 weeks then). And my doctor was really great and very nice about everything. She just kept saying to remain levelheaded and to think Moderation! But when it comes to alcohol she got serious and said not even a drop....
I joked that it's been so long since I had a drink, I can't remember what it tastes like.
At the very end of my test, as my doctor was almost walking out, she came back in and said, Oh let's try to hear the heartbeat. I'm at 11 weeks now, and what do you know, two seconds after she puts the doppler on me there's the heartbeat loud and thumping. I couldn't help but exclaim there's really a baby in there!
She laughed. So did my dh.
Anyway, I go for my down's test on this Thursday March 6 in the morning. I really hope that it turns out OK, and that we get to find out before I leave on March 14 for vacation.
Here's to a relatively uneventful pregnancy! It's funny that MLB you felt like the ob-gyn office was cold in comparison to the IVF doctors. I guess I didn't see it that way. I'm thrilled to be just another boring pregnant lady with no special needs. I crave normalcy after our rocky ride...
Lostgirl
So my first ob-gyn appointment was just as I hoped it would be. Totally uneventful. We ran through a lot of lifestyle issues. Made sure it was OK that we were going to Mexico for a week soon (I'll be 13 weeks then). And my doctor was really great and very nice about everything. She just kept saying to remain levelheaded and to think Moderation! But when it comes to alcohol she got serious and said not even a drop....
I joked that it's been so long since I had a drink, I can't remember what it tastes like.
At the very end of my test, as my doctor was almost walking out, she came back in and said, Oh let's try to hear the heartbeat. I'm at 11 weeks now, and what do you know, two seconds after she puts the doppler on me there's the heartbeat loud and thumping. I couldn't help but exclaim there's really a baby in there!
She laughed. So did my dh.
Anyway, I go for my down's test on this Thursday March 6 in the morning. I really hope that it turns out OK, and that we get to find out before I leave on March 14 for vacation.
Here's to a relatively uneventful pregnancy! It's funny that MLB you felt like the ob-gyn office was cold in comparison to the IVF doctors. I guess I didn't see it that way. I'm thrilled to be just another boring pregnant lady with no special needs. I crave normalcy after our rocky ride...
Lostgirl
Me: 37 DH:40 TTC since 2005. First IVF cycle canceled. 2nd cycle BFP 1/11. DS arrived late 2008. 3rd cycle, U/s 3/7. Devastated. NO fetal pole or HB.
Hi - I am in the October group but since you girls are ahead I thought I would step in and ask a question. During which weeks is amnio performed?
I need to schedule a 3 week trip right away and my ob apt is not for another week. I want to do Nuchal and everything else and not amnio but if my risks are high then I would do an amino. I don't want to be gone during that window if I have to do an amnio. Any help is appreciated! I looked online but found conflicting answers. Healthy baby dust!
I need to schedule a 3 week trip right away and my ob apt is not for another week. I want to do Nuchal and everything else and not amnio but if my risks are high then I would do an amino. I don't want to be gone during that window if I have to do an amnio. Any help is appreciated! I looked online but found conflicting answers. Healthy baby dust!
me 39 + DH 46 low mot - chemo
#3 IVF Lost one twin at 8 wks
#2 IVF May 2010 Ectopic
#1 IVF
#3 IVF Lost one twin at 8 wks
#2 IVF May 2010 Ectopic
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riogirl,
I'm at 11 weeks and 4 days and when I called about setting up my nuchal testing they said it had to be done by week 13. But they scheduled me for later this week on Thursday the 6th.
We plan to see the results of that test (don't know how long we have to wait for the results) and only do amnio if the further testing is needed. But sorry I don't know when an amnio would be scheduled...
Lostgirl
I'm at 11 weeks and 4 days and when I called about setting up my nuchal testing they said it had to be done by week 13. But they scheduled me for later this week on Thursday the 6th.
We plan to see the results of that test (don't know how long we have to wait for the results) and only do amnio if the further testing is needed. But sorry I don't know when an amnio would be scheduled...
Lostgirl
Me: 37 DH:40 TTC since 2005. First IVF cycle canceled. 2nd cycle BFP 1/11. DS arrived late 2008. 3rd cycle, U/s 3/7. Devastated. NO fetal pole or HB.
Riogirl and Lostgirl-
I was also told that the first round of the triple screening (for neural tube defects, downs and trisomy 18) needed to be done by 13 weeks. Round 1 is the ultrasound measurement of the nuchal fold and a blood test. The second round of blood tests is 4 weeks later. My OB's office won't give any results until after the second round!! So....a long wait to be sure. It seems like that is NOT the norm.
I don't think you would do an amnio unless the first ultra-sound based test gave you high odds for downs, as amnio has a risk of miscarriage associated with it.
I was also told that the first round of the triple screening (for neural tube defects, downs and trisomy 18) needed to be done by 13 weeks. Round 1 is the ultrasound measurement of the nuchal fold and a blood test. The second round of blood tests is 4 weeks later. My OB's office won't give any results until after the second round!! So....a long wait to be sure. It seems like that is NOT the norm.
I don't think you would do an amnio unless the first ultra-sound based test gave you high odds for downs, as amnio has a risk of miscarriage associated with it.
Melissa
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TTC:2.5 years
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me:30 DH:34
TTC:2.5 years
male factor
1st IVF cycle BPF