July 2009 Mommies!!!

[Rinnie]

Hi Everybody
I'm happy to join the thread. I went through the ringer this last cycle but miraculously got preggers after they switched to an IUI. They gave me regular strength Lupron and dosed it like microdose Lupron so I was getting 8x the normal dose. I was so over-suppressed I only had 3 eggs when they figured it out....some more popped up after they changed the dose but they couldn't catch up.
It's been crazy...at my age only 1 in 150 get pregnant by IUI so we had so little hope.

I am 8 weeks today. We saw the heartbeat on Wed (7wk/4days) and it was 176. Incredible! I almost passed out...could have been the nausea but what a crazy feeling.

As far as eating....I'm starving all the time & also feel queasy all the time.....so it's an interesting dance at this point. I haven't been sick just that feeling.
I'm due on 7/11 & look forward to sharing the journey with you all.

Rin

[kb2131]

Hi all we are on our way back home from a wonderful thanksgiving with family and friends! Is everyone still getting serial hcgs? We only had 3 and they all looked great but then last Monday when we saw the hearts beat and they called us to tell us all looked great on the ultrasound my dw asked what the beta was and the nurse said oh we don't keep doing betas after 3 strong ones. I think it would make dw feel more confident the twins are doing well if she knew that number was growing and multiplying. Does anyone else just get ultrasounds or hcgs every time as well? Thanks! Kb2131

[karenvancouverisland]

hi all, i'd love to join this group as i'm due July 20.. i know some of you from other threads and it's nice to join you here. and rinnie- i recognize you from a thread i was on a longer time ago- congratulations!!! sounds like quite a miracle you have been given

so i was pg before and m/c'd so i'm not enjoying pregnancy like i'd like to .. initially i was over the moon- so happy and confident. now we are getting closer to the time i m/c'd last time- and my anxiety SUCKS! last time i m/c'd at 12 weeks, but they could tell it was a 'missed' m/c, the embie had died around week 8.

i had an u/s yesterday- saw 1 healthy embie- heartbeat 121 (at 6wks, 4days- this is "good"), measured exactly on track for it's age (7mm). so that's great- although i'm sad there wasn't 2 embies, as 2 were implanted- but wonder- i've also heard stories of the tech missing a second embie at an early u/s, as they can 'hide'...but i did tell my tech there could be two-and she spent the time looking....so maybe just 1 for me, which i'm very grateful for

i have another u/s in 2 weeks and 4 weeks from today. i'm getting more follow up this time because of my age and having m/c'd before...which fits my 'high maintenance'/ anxious needs. i also get weekly betas. to answer another question on here- i've had nosebleeds- several. only 1 big one, and several light nosebleeds. i get mild nausea, have very low energy..otherwise, not much for symptoms. i'm actually hoping they come!!- in a sick way; it'll reassure me.

anyone else terrified of m/c and anxious? i hate to be a downer..but just looking for anyone to relate..

congrats to all of you it is a miracle all of us being together right now. and congrats to those having twins..i think that is amazing.

karen

[kb2131]

Hi everyone! Did anyone experience their breast tenderness decreasing since discontinuing the estrogen patches? My dw is a little worried as we have been off about 1 week and her breasts do not hurt as much as they were. I know we look for the signs so much and desperately shed like to wake up vomiting as that would ease her anxiety. Let us know if anyone else has felt this? I told her she probably had such breast tenderness from not only the pregnancy but the estrogen and now things are settling down a bit. I think it would help. To hear what all of your experiences are. Thanks kb2131

[wonderce]

Ayannelli, glad to hear your nausea is lessening. We have some granola bars so maybe I'll give one a try. All I ate yesterday was some cheese and crackers and a peanut butter jelly sandwich. I really need to find some other foods and granola is a good option. Thanks for the insight on extra embies. The reason I asked is that we transferred 3, and I'm just wondering what happens to the others if you end up with a singleton. It makes me sad to think the others didn't make it, but am so very happy for our one healthy one.

Hi Rin, welcome and congratulations! Wow, sounds like you really beat the odds and that's wonderful. I had numerous IUI's with no luck. I'm glad it worked for you. I can't believe your clinic's error. Thank goodness everything worked out! Glad to have you join us.

Kb, I am done with the hcg tests. My RE said after #3 that was it. I agree that it would be more reassuring to keep having them but have not asked them again. I have also noticed a decrease in breast tenderness and although it's been a nice relief, I also wondered why it suddenly stopped. From what I've read, it seems common that this particular symptom may come and go. I guess we're all a little uncertain about what we're feeling.

Hey Karen! Glad to be on another thread together. I can really relate to your anxiety. This is the first time I've ever been pregnant, so obviously after years of trying, it seems like a miracle that it even happened. I definitely worry that something could happen, and I think that's why I've chosen not to tell anyone our good news except our parents. I feel bad about that though, and know I should give my little peanut all the positive energy he/she deserves because there is no reason I should think that something is going to happen. I haven't had a m/c so I can't quite relate to that aspect with you, but I definitely feel your anxiety.

[kb2131]

Welcome karen! I definitely relate to you and the anxiety. I am 37 and had a miscarriage exactly around this time last year. I felt all the same symptoms and of course as it has gotten closer to the time I miscarried my anxiety has increased tremendously! I don't really have a reason to worry in terms of a diagnosed fertility problem (we did ivf as we need the sperm and IuI with frozen donor is a lot less motile) but having that one bad experience has created all this doubt for an experience that should be so positive! am trying to keep a positive outlook and attitude I just can't help but be worried. We have our 7 week ultrasound tomorrow and just pray for 2 healthy heartbeats they can count. The ultrasound tech saw both flutter last time at 5w6d but couldn't get an exact count. I love this board and am so thankful for the support. They say once you see the healthy heartbeat the chance of Mc goes down significantly. So a lot of us are already are in really good shape!

[kb2131]

Welcome karen! I definitely relate to you and the anxiety. I am 37 and had a miscarriage exactly around this time last year. I felt all the same symptoms and of course as it has gotten closer to the time I miscarried my anxiety has increased tremendously! I don't really have a reason to worry in terms of a diagnosed fertility problem (we did ivf as we need the sperm and IuI with frozen donor is a lot less motile) but having that one bad experience has created all this doubt for an experience that should be so positive! am trying to keep a positive outlook and attitude I just can't help but be worried. We have our 7 week ultrasound tomorrow and just pray for 2 healthy heartbeats they can count. The ultrasound tech saw both flutter last time at 5w6d but couldn't get an exact count. I love this board and am so thankful for the support. They say once you see the healthy heartbeat the chance of Mc goes down significantly. So a lot of us are already are in really good shape!

[Rinnie]

Hi Karen ..Yes, we were on the board during my 2nd IVF & I had a chemical. I remember you were having issues with your friend who was pregnant. I'm so happy for you!!
It is scary through this first 12 weeks. I keep reading the stats for my age being 40% chance of miscarriage & I'm trying hard not to worry.

I think all we can do is take care of ourselves, rest, relax & eat well. The PMA is super important like kb2131 says.

kb2131 Good luck tomorrow!! I pray you see 2 strong ones!
I also finished with the HCG after 3. They just continue to measure the progesterone as I didn't have to have shots or suppositories.


wonderce thanks for the welcome! i know the feeling about telling people. I've told a couple & my mom, but that's it. My 2 friends also went through IVF so they understand & have been supportive through the journey. I seem to be eating a lot of cheese too...for some reason it makes me feel better.

Rin

[kb2131]

So we had our 2nd ultrasound today! We are so excited! The twins measured right on target and their hr was 110 and 118 so all is good! They told us we will have 1 more us with them and then be released to the ob! Good luck to everyone this week. We feel so very blessed

[wonderce]

KB, congratulations on a great 2nd u/s! I'm so glad to hear your 2 are right on schedule. I wondered how long I would see my RE before being released to my OB, so it sounds like I won't be much longer if similar to your schedule. Not that I mind though, I really love my RE and his staff. Oh, and thanks for the reassurance about the first heartbeat and lower chances for m/c. This makes me feel better and can't wait until next Monday for my 2nd u/s. You're right, we are all so blessed. Thanks for sharing your good news.

Rinnie, I'm glad to know I'm not alone in keeping this a little secret for now. I really want to hold out until 12 weeks, but it's going to be hard. I feel like I'm lying to my friends but hope they'll understand. None of my friends have had problems getting pregnant, so it's hard for them to relate.

This may be a funny question, but has anyone started looking for childcare yet? I'd love to stay home but DH and I would struggle without my income. Best case scenario is that I could work part-time and be with my little angel the rest of the time. But our daycare centers around here fill up fast and some are on a year or 2 waiting list!

[Rinnie]

KB Congrats! You must feel really relieved.
I go for one more at 9 1/2 weeks, then get released to the OB. Isn't it amazing how much they change between U/S?

wonderce You know...I should probably be looking at that too. Los Angeles is terrible for waiting lists. I can work a lot from home, but would need a couple of mornings.

Rin

[Much Hope]

HI ladies, just got in from U/S

Some news: We have 3 lil ones snuggled in.. baby A and B measured perfect 6wks 1 day and HB were great.. baby C, I think must be the grade 2 we transfered, she is measuring 1 day behind and her heart rate was a bit slower and her sac was not as large as A and B's.. Dr said that she might not be viable but the other 2 look great..gave baby C a 50/50 chance..We will know more in 2 weeks at next U/S

It was so nice to hear their lil hearts beating........... We are so thrilled.

3 lil ladies snuggling in

Much sticky baby dust, we are all so very lucky..
Elida

[doddo72]

Hi,
I had my ultrasound yesterday and we have one baby! Heartbeat is 122. However I am 6 weeks and 4 days but the ultrasound measured me at 6 weeks 0 days and embryo at 3.44 mm. In addition, just like last time when I miscarried, we have a blood clot next to the embryo. It is bigger then the embryo and the sac that it is in.

I am so upset. The dr. said " we see these all the time. The ultrasonographer said it is small but I asked the dr and he said the bleed is large. I am trying to take it easy. I don't understand why when I get pregnant I have this problem?

The dr said I don't need to be on bedrest but I decided to take it easy and stay in bed for a few days.

[wonderce]

Elida, congratulations on your triplets! That's so exciting! I will pray for baby C. I know you must be so happy and especially to hear their heartbeats. Wonderful news!

Doddo, congrats on your u/s too! That's a good heartrate. Sorry you are feeling upset though. It sounds like you are doing the right thing by taking it easy and I'm sure everything will be fine. It's hard to trust our doctors sometimes but hope that they are looking out for our best interest. Try to rest. When will you go back for another u/s?

[daizyp]

Much Hope-- Wow!! Triplets!! Your post sounds so calm! That is very exciting. Will be thinking positive thoughts for Baby C to keep growing and getting stronger.

KB2131-- Congrats on your 2nd U/S! I'm sure it must be a little more relief each time-- I know it is for me.

Doddo- Try and keep those spirits up and positive thinking. I will do the same for your little one.

I have my second U/S this Thursday-- and if all is well my RE will release me to my regular OB. I agree it is so hard to not tell everyone-- but fear of potential miscarriage helps keep it in check.

Good luck everyone!