The message board is back! I missed everyone! Well I had my sweet little baby, Naia Jazlynn on 7/21, two weeks early. She was 6lbs 2oz and was, and still is, perfect. How's everyone doing?
Oh my gosh, sibling4lala!! I am so happy for you. Glad you and her are doing great. I am currently 11 weeks pregnant with twins!!! I had my miscarriage in May. In July, I went right back to IUI and it worked. It's still considered high risk because I'm 35, had a miscarriage, and am now carrying twins, but so far everything is great. The nausea is getting better. Fatigue is still kicking my butt, but I think it's getting a little better too. I go see a Maternal Fetal Specialist next Tuesday, so we will see what she says. I will be seeing her once a month and my OB/GYN once a month (so basically, I get to see a dr every other week for my entire pregnancy). But I can do that. I am just glad to get caught up with everyone! Glad you are back and you have a healthy baby!!
Unfortunately I am back, prob starting my 2ww on Friday. I got pregnant on my 5th IUI and lost my sweet boy at 3 months. Went for an ultrasound and he measured perfect but no linger had a heartbeat. That was in July. I went right back to IUI in August but it didn't work. Sibling and Austin - big congrats to you both!!
Hey sibling! I was actually thinking about you, wondering how you were doing now that the boards are back. :-) I'm so glad to hear about baby Naia! Yay!
I'm doing well, in the home stretch of my own pregnancy. My little Sadie Rose is due October 30th. So far everything looks great; all of her tests came back good and she looked perfect at her ultrasound about a week ago. No swelling, diabetes, high BP, or anemia for me, so I'm feeling pretty good; just tired, especially with 21 Kindergartners every day. Yay for Fall Break in a week!
On sept 7th and 8th i did my second attempt at IUI with donor 12711. every pelvic or abdominal sensation is making me nervous. Has anyone had signs that AF was coming but it never did?
Oh Jaimec, I am so sorry. Our journeys have been so similiar...worked on the 5th try and miscarriage. Please don't give up. I know I am a long way from giving birth to healthy babies, but pregnancy after miscarriage is possible (scary but possible). The reason I tried again so quickly (because honestly I wasn't close to being emotionally ready), was because my dr said the first three months after a miscarriage are often the most fertile. So, good luck and lots of baby dust to you and everyone else trying.
I thought the same thing in my attempt after my miscarriage. I think it's because I knew I could get pregnant, and I knew it was just a matter of time until the right combo would work again. Before, there was always a little doubt in my mind wondering if I was able to get pregnant or what if it never happens?? But, now you know you can get pregnant, and you just need the stars to align correctly again for it to happen.
Got BFP on 9/28! This was IUI #2 and natural cycle, so very shocked it happened so fast. Went in for blood test this morning and HCG levels at 1140 already, they said 50 is expected at this time so twins are a possiblity. WOW. Second blood test Fri. Austingurl-- since you're having twins do you have any insight with this? Charts I'm reading online show twins as possibility but still mixed info.
Congrats SeattleSuz!!! I knew before any ultrasound was ever done. For me, my numbers were high too, but what really convinced me was the second blood test. My numbers were tripling every 48 hours instead of doubling. I told my best friend, and she did not believe me. I saved the text though where I told her before I ever went for an ultrasound, and we laugh about it now. Anyway, if it is twins, the dr will probably tell you about vanishing twin syndrome, where you can lose one but not the other. Don't let it freak you out and don't google it. LOL. The Internet is scary sometimes. Just do what the dr tells you and what will be, will be. Also, ask a lot of questions. My dr is great, but I think he thought I knew more about this than I did. (Probably because I came in pretty well educated regarding the IUIs and stuff, so I am sure he thought I had done a lot of research on twins. He was wrong.) I mowed my grass one day around 7 weeks, and when I went to see him at 8 weeks, I was quickly told to stop doing that stuff. I also walked about 3 miles at least 3 or 4 times a week. I had kept doing that, and he told me at that 8 week appointment to stop it. Your situation might be different though. I am 35, had a previous miscarriage, and am overweight. He told me the risk for me outweighed the rewards of keeping up my exercise routine. I had no idea on any of this stuff. So, I did a lot of things wrong in the beginning, but luckily no damage was done. Just ask questions regarding excersice, diet, and stuff.
I think the best advice he gave me though was when he told me full term for twins is 38 weeks. That moves up your due date 2 weeks. Then he said we are going to make it our goal to get to 38 weeks, but you are going to plan for 34 weeks and have everything ready at 30 weeks in case they come early or you need bed rest. So, basically he told me from the beginning I was on a short timeline to get things together and ready to go. It helps with planning showers, buying items, and budgeting to know I need everything in place by 30 weeks. Plus, I am already mentally preparing myself for bed rest and have talked to my bosses about it. I have a low stress job, so we are hoping if I get put on bed rest I can still work from home. This will help me save my leave for when the babies arrive.
My dr is great about preparing me for worse case scenarios but encouraging me to hope for the best. He already has me planning for bed rest, the possibility I might come home and the babies will need NICU longer so I might have to leave them for a while, and such. It helps me to have that in the back of my mind so I am mentally ready for it and preparing myself. Also, he already told me I am going to be a scheduled C-section because even if the babies are in the right positions, having the first one puts stress on baby 2 or can move baby 2 out of position. So, I am fully aware vaginal birth is not an option for me. Again, it might be different for you because I have a different medical history, but it's nice my dr tells me these things early so I don't get shocked at the last minute.
Oh, and pregnancy symptoms are worse with twins. Weeks 6-11 were awful. I threw up constantly and slept 13 hours a day but was still exhausted. It gets better, I promise. I am still tired at 14 weeks, but I am feeling my energy slowly return and I haven't thrown up in a week. If you are throwing up, stay hydrated. The babies need water for their sacs. I actually lost about 5 pounds during the first trimester because I threw up so much, but I forced water down constantly. No fun, but is has to be done!! And don't freak out when you outgrow you pants at 8 weeks. That is normal for twins. It can't keep them secret for long. They show fast. :)
Thanks so much Austingurl for all the info! This is great. I'm 36 so we're close in age...So far I haven't experienced bad symptoms besides being tired and hungry (knock on wood), so we'll see what the next couple of weeks bring. I did find out I need to go on thyroid meds though, which apparently is fairly common in pregnancy.
My 20 DPO blood test showed 3228, so it a little more than doubled in 48 hrs. According to some charts, still above the median for twins but it's so confusing...since it's also within range of some single baby charts. I have ultrasound scheduled for Oct 18, so I'll just have to wait and see then!
I do have a LOT of multiples in my extended family so I won't be surprised if it turns out that way...very overwhelming to think about but my POV if it's meant to be, then it's meant to be :)
Austingril my little one is in the NICU. He came at 32 weeks 5 days. Make sure you aske about the Betamethazoly shots. I had them 72 hours before he was delivered. It helps mature the lungs. I was also on Bed rest with SEVERE PRECLAMPSIA. Pretty scary, since Hunter is 34 weeks today (and 2 weeks 2 days old). This is very quick as I am allowed to breast feed him 3X a day now so I am off to the hospital to see him. More later.
eeh.. Hunter is getting bigger daily. I want to take him home from the NICU since I get different stories from different nurses. It just sucks. BTW I lied he is 35 weeks today. I want him off the damn NG tube and feed by a bottle. He breast feeds like a champ. Well see.
So glad to hear he is growing and getting bigger. And it's great that you get to breastfeed him. I am really worried about having to leave them in NICU for a while, but I know I can do it if it's for the best.
I felt them move for the first time the other day. Simply amazing. It was just a little flutter, no kicks yet, but I just loved it. I am getting so anxious for my next dr visit on 10/23. I love getting to see them and how they are growing. Hopefully, I can find out exactly what I am having:)
Had my first (nearly) 7 week ultrasound this morning and the baby was perfect and healthy! Austingurl, didn't turn out to be twins, which is totally fine :) Due date is June 7. Reality setting in...just crazy.
So glad the baby is growing well SeattleSuz!! It's so exciting and that first few weeks seem to drag by so slow.
Eeh, how's it going?
I am doing great! I was so tired. I would sleep 10-12 hours at night and still need a nap during the day. I could not focus on anything at work even during my second trimester. I found out at my last OB visit that my Vitamin B was slightly low, but my Vitamin D was extremely low. I increased my vitamins and feel so much better. I am still tired sometimes, but I can actually focus through it and keep my eyes open during the day. It has made a huge difference.
AnissaS and austingurl- great to hear from you both. I haven't been on the message boards much lately. I'm about 10.5 weeks and doing great. Most of the first tri I've been extremely tired, off/on nausea but no vomiting and feeling a bit blech--- but I've turned a corner the last week or so and feeling pretty good! No more nausea helps. Back to eating a well-rounded healthy diet, for awhile most of what my stomach could handle was bread and carbs. I'm exercising a lot more.
I've 'graduated' from my fertility clinic and had first OB appt. last week, which was great. I go in for the 12-13 week nuchal and other genetic testing in a couple weeks.
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I am just glad to get caught up with everyone! Glad you are back and you have a healthy baby!!
Sibling and Austin - big congrats to you both!!
I'm doing well, in the home stretch of my own pregnancy. My little Sadie Rose is due October 30th. So far everything looks great; all of her tests came back good and she looked perfect at her ultrasound about a week ago. No swelling, diabetes, high BP, or anemia for me, so I'm feeling pretty good; just tired, especially with 21 Kindergartners every day. Yay for Fall Break in a week!
I'm so glad everyone is doing well!
I hope you get another BFP soon, like austingurl. Thinking about you and hoping for the best.
Anyway, if it is twins, the dr will probably tell you about vanishing twin syndrome, where you can lose one but not the other. Don't let it freak you out and don't google it. LOL. The Internet is scary sometimes. Just do what the dr tells you and what will be, will be.
Also, ask a lot of questions. My dr is great, but I think he thought I knew more about this than I did. (Probably because I came in pretty well educated regarding the IUIs and stuff, so I am sure he thought I had done a lot of research on twins. He was wrong.) I mowed my grass one day around 7 weeks, and when I went to see him at 8 weeks, I was quickly told to stop doing that stuff. I also walked about 3 miles at least 3 or 4 times a week. I had kept doing that, and he told me at that 8 week appointment to stop it. Your situation might be different though. I am 35, had a previous miscarriage, and am overweight. He told me the risk for me outweighed the rewards of keeping up my exercise routine. I had no idea on any of this stuff. So, I did a lot of things wrong in the beginning, but luckily no damage was done. Just ask questions regarding excersice, diet, and stuff.
I think the best advice he gave me though was when he told me full term for twins is 38 weeks. That moves up your due date 2 weeks. Then he said we are going to make it our goal to get to 38 weeks, but you are going to plan for 34 weeks and have everything ready at 30 weeks in case they come early or you need bed rest. So, basically he told me from the beginning I was on a short timeline to get things together and ready to go. It helps with planning showers, buying items, and budgeting to know I need everything in place by 30 weeks. Plus, I am already mentally preparing myself for bed rest and have talked to my bosses about it. I have a low stress job, so we are hoping if I get put on bed rest I can still work from home. This will help me save my leave for when the babies arrive.
My dr is great about preparing me for worse case scenarios but encouraging me to hope for the best. He already has me planning for bed rest, the possibility I might come home and the babies will need NICU longer so I might have to leave them for a while, and such. It helps me to have that in the back of my mind so I am mentally ready for it and preparing myself. Also, he already told me I am going to be a scheduled C-section because even if the babies are in the right positions, having the first one puts stress on baby 2 or can move baby 2 out of position. So, I am fully aware vaginal birth is not an option for me. Again, it might be different for you because I have a different medical history, but it's nice my dr tells me these things early so I don't get shocked at the last minute.
Oh, and pregnancy symptoms are worse with twins. Weeks 6-11 were awful. I threw up constantly and slept 13 hours a day but was still exhausted. It gets better, I promise. I am still tired at 14 weeks, but I am feeling my energy slowly return and I haven't thrown up in a week. If you are throwing up, stay hydrated. The babies need water for their sacs. I actually lost about 5 pounds during the first trimester because I threw up so much, but I forced water down constantly. No fun, but is has to be done!! And don't freak out when you outgrow you pants at 8 weeks. That is normal for twins. It can't keep them secret for long. They show fast. :)
Anyway, good luck!! So happy for you.
My 20 DPO blood test showed 3228, so it a little more than doubled in 48 hrs. According to some charts, still above the median for twins but it's so confusing...since it's also within range of some single baby charts. I have ultrasound scheduled for Oct 18, so I'll just have to wait and see then!
I do have a LOT of multiples in my extended family so I won't be surprised if it turns out that way...very overwhelming to think about but my POV if it's meant to be, then it's meant to be :)
Keep me posted and I'll do the same!
I felt them move for the first time the other day. Simply amazing. It was just a little flutter, no kicks yet, but I just loved it. I am getting so anxious for my next dr visit on 10/23. I love getting to see them and how they are growing. Hopefully, I can find out exactly what I am having:)
Seattle Suz how are you feeling? Did you have your 12 week Nuchal test yet?
We are doing well Hunter is still not home but he is only 38 weeks 2 days. Hopefully before he is 40 weeks he will be home.
Eeh, how's it going?
I am doing great! I was so tired. I would sleep 10-12 hours at night and still need a nap during the day. I could not focus on anything at work even during my second trimester. I found out at my last OB visit that my Vitamin B was slightly low, but my Vitamin D was extremely low. I increased my vitamins and feel so much better. I am still tired sometimes, but I can actually focus through it and keep my eyes open during the day. It has made a huge difference.
I've 'graduated' from my fertility clinic and had first OB appt. last week, which was great. I go in for the 12-13 week nuchal and other genetic testing in a couple weeks.
How are you both feeling, doing etc?