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So exciting about your ultrasound on Saturday! This is the one your partner gets to go to right? I am glad she finally gets to see your miracle twins!! What will be will be with the second baby. Stop reading google. I am trying not to overanalyze everything and be like cramping ahhh that's implantation. There are a lot of unknowns. I just scheduled an appointment with our RE on Nov 9th. They want us to do a 1 month follow up after our IVF cycle. To discuss how it went and if it took the baby. If it didn't the next steps. We do have some frosties so if it doesn't take we have some hope. I am trying not to go there though. We have all been at this for so long. The three of us need our BFPs. So many people have posted on this board and got their positives I think you set off a train.
Rebecca,
Anxiously awaiting your test. You will set us up for our BFP two days later. It seems this TWW is the worst one yet. It is like so much more at stake. So here's to hoping and waiting we both get our positive betas!
Cari
guys!!
Mrg - so exciting that your due date is (almost) here! Enjoy all the wonders of that little girl! I am so happy for you!
Cari - I couldn't agree more. I am really struggling with this TWW, more than any other before...and it isn't even two weeks! I am trying to stay positive, but my head is taking over with negative thoughts, both about this attempt and my ability to ever be pregnant again. I want so badly to complete our family and I feel like this journey has taken such a toll on my confidence in myself as a woman, wife, and mom. I pray that this is our BFP cycle and that we get our rainbow baby! And I am also praying for you and Abby. I hope that you all are having an easier wait and have a relaxing weekend planned! At least I know I'm not alone.
Baby dust to all!
Rebecca
Mrg that time flew by. Can't wait for you to meet baby girl.
Rebecca, I posted in the IVF post for you. But yes we are struggling with this TWW more then any other as well. I am excited your test is on Monday. Ours is on Wednesday which still seems an eternity away. Any symptoms?
Julie, can't wait for your ultrasound on Saturday! So excited your partner gets to see. I hope both babies are doing well. You deserve this.
Cari
I haven't had ANY sypmptoms, so that is making me nervous. Since it is our 4th IUI, if it doesn't work, we're going to speak to a RE and see if they want to try different meds or switch to IVF.
Kim
I ended up having the ultrasound today and they promised the NEXT one to be a weekend which was disappointing for us. However it was confirmed that we do indeed have THREE in there, all measuring at 8 weeks exactly. I don't even know what to think!
I'm keeping everything crossed for you and Abby, you are due to test on Weds? And Rebecca, keeping it all crossed for you too! I can't wait to hear about those BFPs! Baby dust to you all, apparently I have a ton of it right now, I'm happy to share ;-)
As for me, I am feeling pretty hopeful at this point. And feel a lot of similarities to when I was first pregnant with my daughter. A little bit of acne, occasional hot flashes, very tender breasts, and somewhat gassy. As beautiful as that sounds, I am hoping for more of it. Of course, it could be side effects from the meds, which is what makes this process such a head game! But somewhere deep inside, this just feels different. My faith is strong right now. I will know tomorrow! I hope to be able to make it through today. We are taking DD to a kiddie amusement park for a Halloween event, so at least I will be busy all day. Bloodwork is at 7:30 tomorrow morning and results are between 1-3. It can't come soon enough.
Cari - I wrote you on the IVF board, but just want to say I am thinking of you and Abby. Hope you are making it through the weekend!
Rebecca
I'm getting more at peace with our crazy situation, my wife wants us to have an appointment with a high risk Dr asap which is a good plan, I will get on to that on Monday as we need to find one covered by our insurance linked to a local hospital with a level 3 NICU. We bought Dr Luke's Twins, Triplets or Quads book which has been SO informative and seems to be the bible for keeping multiples tucked in for as long as possible!
Anyway, enjoy your day with your little girl Rebecca and tons of baby dust for tomorrow morning.
Cari, I'm also thinking of you and Abby, I hope you are managing to keep busy over the weekend and time goes fast for you. Wednesday is almost here!
Julie
Julie-My goodness...your BFP turned into 3! I am so very excited for you and your wife. Don't stress yourself, relax and enjoy these moments with those 3 precious little ones inside! You will have a whole team of people on your side getting you and those babies through! Don't allow yourself to be overcome by the stress of what may be...ask the questions you have so you can get the answers you need...be informed but don' be overwhelmed. You know my daughter was born 11 weeks early...the best advice I got from my maternal/fetal specialist and our NICU doctors was to not dwell on statistics because statistics only matter when they happen to you. Wishing you and your TRIPLETS :) a happy and healthy 9 months..and your wife too :)
Rebecca and Cari!!! I am rooting you both on...waiting to hear of your BFPs!!!!! I am so very excited for you both...I have good feelings that BFPs are coming to both of you this week! Sending you sticky baby dust!!
Courtney, Rachel and Aubree
I can't even believe it! I am stunned, excited, and quite frankly, scared to death. I thought that this would be the best news ever, but after having a miscarriage, it doesn't feel real or safe yet. Fingers crossed for another good number on Wednesday!
Also, my progesterone is a little low. They like it to be over 15 and mine is 14.2, so that has me worried. But I am switching to progesterone in oil shots immediately, which should help get that number up quickly, according to the nurse.
This will lead right into your BFP Cari and Abby! Can't wait to hear!
Baby dust to you all,
Rebecca
I have been stalking this board all day waiting to hear this! I am so, so happy for you Rebecca. Keeping it all crossed for a fabulous HCG on Weds.
This time I was given progesterone suppositories, which are a little nasty but do the job. I hope the shots are not too bad!
Cari - you are next!
Julie xx
Cari
Cari
baby mojo and love. you are in my prayers this morning.
Livvy
Thanks for the happy thoughts everyone! I am hoping for good results tomorrow...and maybe then I can get excited!
Good luck to you and Abby tomorrow!
Livvy - so good to hear from you! How are things? You are planning a transfer soon, right?
As for us, we have our final ultrasound with the RE this weekend then our first appointment with the perinatologist/MFM next Thursday who will be our high risk doctor. Excited and nervous!
Thinking of you all, I will be on edge waiting to hear all the good things tomorrow!!
Rebecca, how did your HCG go? Here's hoping for some nice doubling for you!
This has been quite a cycle!!
As for my HCG, it didn't quite double. Went from 80 to 149. The doctor called it "slightly slow rising" but isn't that concerned.
However, I will be having my first ultrasound next Wednesday to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, which can result in slow HCG growth and lower progesterone levels. I am scared to death and have to wait an entire week.
Even if its not ectopic, it doesn't seem like the best news. I am hoping for a viable pregnancy, but I think it will be a miracle. Sad beyond words and barely holding it together at work.
Cari - I am right there with you. I know how hard it is to stay positive and keep hope alive. I am sorry that you are not able to celebrate like you should! It feels so weird to know that we are pregnant, but the outcome is still TBD. I am rooting for you and Abby!
Baby dust to all,
Rebecca
Cari and Rebecca, I am thinking of you and rooting for you.
Julie xx
An update on me, my baby girl was born Monday the 24th. She weighed 7 pounds and 13 ounces. She is healthy and perfect. This board was a life saver for me as we all know this process can be very dreadful.
Julie - Like you, I had no idea that ectopic was even possible from IVF. I was so stunned when the nurse said it. Took just a few minutes of Googling before I found (multiple) sources stating that it is far MORE common in IVF cases. What? Apparently the embryo can float around like a feather for a while before it attaches itself. I thought if they put it in my uterus it would just stay there. Who knew??? I guess we will find out whether we are the 1 in 100 IVFers who end up with ectopic pregnancies. The idea breaks my heart that my baby can be growing healthy, just in the wrong place!
Mrg - CONGRATS! That is amazing news! I am so happy for you! Enjoy that little bundle!