Hi
I am newly pregnant and am feeling a little off kilter. I am 5 weeks and 5 days pregnant and today I did a lot of housecleaning: cleaned bathroom, vacuum all over, took out recycling and made a big batch of spaghetti and meatballs. So my back and feet were aching, and I sat down. Also i didn't eat lunch except a banana and milk and wasn't keeping myself as hydrated as I normally do (i usually end up drinking 1.5 to 2 gallons per day).
I had dinner and I am still feeling quite dizzy. Is this normal or is this due to all the stuff I did today and not eating a proper lunch?
Just wondering thanks ladies
Dizzy..is this an early symptom?
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nextchapter
, Jun 10 2012 10:24 PM
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#1
nextchapter
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Posted 10 June 2012 - 10:24 PM
Me 31 DH 33
Male Factor
IVF/ICSI #1 July 2011
July 8-17 Gonal-F 300 Menopur 150, Centritide .25mg starting on day 5
July 20, 2011 ER - 8 follies retrieved 7 matured, 5 fertilized, 2 slowed in growth, other three continued till day 5.
July 25, 2011 ET- 5 Day transfer with 2BBx2 eggs, none to freeze
Aug 3, 2011 beta results- BFN
IVF/ICSI #2 September 2011- Low Dose Lupron Protocol
Sept 1-11 Gonal-F 300, Menopur 150, Lupron (5 units)
Sept 14, 2011 ER- 14 follies retrieved, 13 matured, 10 fertilized, 8 continued with 2 slower in growth until day 5
Sept 19, 2011 ET- 5 day transfer with 2 eggs- 2AB, 2B+
Sept 20, 2011 - able to freeze 2 eggies! super excited
Sept 28- BFP!! beta number #1: 33
Oct 4- beta number #3: 560
Oct 19- 7 week u/s- heartbeat detected small sac, embryo measuring 6 1/5 weeks
Oct 25- noticed spotting, clotting and more spotting..
Oct 26- u/s performed and indicated that i had a 7w6d miscarriage
FET # 1 Jan 2012- Lupron/Estrace Protocol
Dec 31 Lupron 5 Units, start Estrace 2mg
Jan 20 FET!! 4BB and 2AB
Jan 30 beta: BFN
IVF/ICSI #3 May 2012- Low Dose Lupron Protocol--Aggressive Protocol
Mar 14 Immunological testing for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss blood tests-everything OK!
April 26- Uterine Lining Biopsy- to "stir" things up
May 4-12- Gonal-F 300, Menopur 150, Lupron 5 units
May 15- ER- 13 follies retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized, 7 continued with 1 slower in growth until day 5
May 16- Start Prometrium (the usual) and have added 2 mg Estrace twice daily
May 20- ET- 5 day transfer with 1- 3AB, 1- 2BB and 1- class 3 morula
May 21- able to freeze 1 egg!
May 29- (9dp5dt) Beta-BFP!! 311
May 31-(11dp5dt) Beta #2- 683
June 25 - 7w6d u/s- I have two babies growing!! Baby A 7w3d and Baby B 7w2d- heart rate in the 160's
July 4- 9w1d u/s- Baby A measured 8w4d and Baby B measured 8w2d and heart rates in the 170's
July 31- 13w0d- First Trimester Screening (FTS)- baby A 12w6d and baby B 12w6d!! Heart rates 160's. NT, Tri 21, 18,13 low low %!!
Oct 10- 23w1d- put on bed rest and Progesterone as cervix is measuring short. Praying babies stay in there!
Nov 14- 28w1d- Baby A's waist is small. OB detects the possibility of growth restriction and will keep a close eye on him. Baby B doesn't seem affected at the moment.
Dec. 3- 30w5d- Going in for Fetal Monitoring (1x/wk) due to Mild Restricted Growth for Baby Boy A. Baby Girl B is on the cusp of being Growth Restricted.
Dec. 24- Fetal monitoring 3x a week. OB says I will not go past 36 weeks due to Growth restriction for both babies.
Jan 17, 2013- Andrew John ( 6 lbs 5 oz) and Lucy Cristina (4 lbs 14 oz) were born via C section.
Things I did for this cycle that's different from previous cycles: CoQ10 400 mg twice a day (started in Jan), Benadryl 25 mg 1x day after ET right up to Beta, drank more Rooibos tea after ET, increased my carbs since I am on low carb
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Posted 10 June 2012 - 10:31 PM
I would check your blood pressure, it might be low. For sure, dehydration + lots of work + not eating properly will contribute to it.
Me - 41, DH - 36
2006 - kidney transplant recipient, thanks to DH
2009 - DD conceived naturally, born in Feb
After TTC for 2 yrs, referral to RFC, age related factors
Mar 2011 - Feb 2012 - testing revealed age factors and endo cysts on ovaries. IVF recommended.
Feb 15, 2012 - registered for IVF waitlist
March 31, 2012 - Called in AF #1 Day 1
Apr 5, 2012 - Got the call for IVF treatment! Started Marvelon 21 bcp for 21 days
Apr 23, 2012 - Baseline U/S - everything a-ok to go ahead with IVF treatment
Apr 27, 2012 - Suprefact started
Apr 28, 2012 - AF #2 Day 1
Apr 29, 2012 - 450 IU Gonal F and 150 IU Luveris started
May 5, 2012 - 1st U/S - 3 follies on right ovary. Dr said "There's a high chance no eggs will be retrieved." Continue with same.
May 8, 2012 - 2nd U/S - 4 follies on right ovary. Dr said "It's not ideal for a 40 yr old woman." Continue with same.
May 9, 2012 - 3rd U/S - 4 follies on right ovary, 1 on left ovary (with huge endo cyst). Dr said ER on Sat, working with 4 follies.
May 10, 2012 - HCG trigger
May 12, 2012 - ER - retrieved 8 eggs. 6 mature and 2 intermediate.
May 13, 2012 - 7 fertilized.
May 14, 2012 - 6 embies.
May 15, 2012 - ET - transferred 3 embies back - a 12 cell, an 8 cell and a 7 cell. Monitoring others for potential freezing: a 6 cell and a 5 cell, plus one of poor quality.
May 18, 2012 - froze one of the three remaining embies - yay!
May 26, 2012 - used Clearblue digital - "pregnant 1-2 wks" yay!
May 30, 2012 - used another Clearblue digital - "pregnant 2-3 wks". Then did pg urine test at the lab
May 31, 2012 - RFC confirmed pg, transferred me to my GP
June 1, 2012 - saw GP, comfirmed pg again via urine test. Gave me paperwork for screening.
June 18, 2012 - 7 wk U/S
July 4, 2012 - prenatal screening bloodwork at lab
July 23, 2012 - 12 wk U/S - nuchal translucency screening
2006 - kidney transplant recipient, thanks to DH
2009 - DD conceived naturally, born in Feb
After TTC for 2 yrs, referral to RFC, age related factors
Mar 2011 - Feb 2012 - testing revealed age factors and endo cysts on ovaries. IVF recommended.
Feb 15, 2012 - registered for IVF waitlist
March 31, 2012 - Called in AF #1 Day 1
Apr 5, 2012 - Got the call for IVF treatment! Started Marvelon 21 bcp for 21 days
Apr 23, 2012 - Baseline U/S - everything a-ok to go ahead with IVF treatment
Apr 27, 2012 - Suprefact started
Apr 28, 2012 - AF #2 Day 1
Apr 29, 2012 - 450 IU Gonal F and 150 IU Luveris started
May 5, 2012 - 1st U/S - 3 follies on right ovary. Dr said "There's a high chance no eggs will be retrieved." Continue with same.
May 8, 2012 - 2nd U/S - 4 follies on right ovary. Dr said "It's not ideal for a 40 yr old woman." Continue with same.
May 9, 2012 - 3rd U/S - 4 follies on right ovary, 1 on left ovary (with huge endo cyst). Dr said ER on Sat, working with 4 follies.
May 10, 2012 - HCG trigger
May 12, 2012 - ER - retrieved 8 eggs. 6 mature and 2 intermediate.
May 13, 2012 - 7 fertilized.
May 14, 2012 - 6 embies.
May 15, 2012 - ET - transferred 3 embies back - a 12 cell, an 8 cell and a 7 cell. Monitoring others for potential freezing: a 6 cell and a 5 cell, plus one of poor quality.
May 18, 2012 - froze one of the three remaining embies - yay!
May 26, 2012 - used Clearblue digital - "pregnant 1-2 wks" yay!
May 30, 2012 - used another Clearblue digital - "pregnant 2-3 wks". Then did pg urine test at the lab
May 31, 2012 - RFC confirmed pg, transferred me to my GP
June 1, 2012 - saw GP, comfirmed pg again via urine test. Gave me paperwork for screening.
June 18, 2012 - 7 wk U/S
July 4, 2012 - prenatal screening bloodwork at lab
July 23, 2012 - 12 wk U/S - nuchal translucency screening
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Posted 11 June 2012 - 07:34 AM
In early pregnancy, I actually had dizzy spells that lead to vision issues for a second or two. I am sure its normal.
But, a word of advice...take it easy while pregnant....if anything was to go wrong you don't want to look back and say "maybe I should have never been on my hands and needs scrubbing the floor" or anything else you can fit in that spot. I know with me, there is a long list of things I think maybe contributed to things happening the way they did...so just be wise with what you do and if something doesn't need to be done, don't do it. Pregnancies...especially IVF Pregnancies should always be taken very seriously. That's just my two cents.
Ohhh....and what ever you do...eat for baby, that means balanced meals and snacks....that may help the dizziness.
But, a word of advice...take it easy while pregnant....if anything was to go wrong you don't want to look back and say "maybe I should have never been on my hands and needs scrubbing the floor" or anything else you can fit in that spot. I know with me, there is a long list of things I think maybe contributed to things happening the way they did...so just be wise with what you do and if something doesn't need to be done, don't do it. Pregnancies...especially IVF Pregnancies should always be taken very seriously. That's just my two cents.
Ohhh....and what ever you do...eat for baby, that means balanced meals and snacks....that may help the dizziness.
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Posted 11 June 2012 - 09:55 AM
Yes, I believe it can be a symptom if you're not giving yourself enough fuel. While pregnant we burn something like an extra 300 calories a day (you may want to check that stat, but it's up there) Think about it, you likely wouldn't have done too hot without eating much if you weren't pregnant. Then add pregnancy on top of it with the additional calories needed and tadum - dizzy.
Balanced meals, moderate activity. Take it easy. As much as we'd like to think that once we're pregnant we're "normal" and can do all the things normal pregnant people do, I'd be cautious. You invested a lot of time and money into that little bean. Take care of yourself.
Also, I had a friend who passes out frequently when pregnant. She had to eat every 2 hrs because she just burned through her energy so fast.
Good Luck.
D
Balanced meals, moderate activity. Take it easy. As much as we'd like to think that once we're pregnant we're "normal" and can do all the things normal pregnant people do, I'd be cautious. You invested a lot of time and money into that little bean. Take care of yourself.
Also, I had a friend who passes out frequently when pregnant. She had to eat every 2 hrs because she just burned through her energy so fast.
Good Luck.
D
TTC#1 April 2003 - Jan 2009
9 IUIs, 12 months Fermara, 4 months Clomid, 5 rounds of injectable, 1 LAP, 1 HSG, 2 Uterine Biopsies, 1 Postcoital, 1 IVF, 2 FETs... 2nd Fesh Cycle IVF - ++Beta 110!
TTC#2 - Dreams coming true... Surprise BFP Au Naturel! Never really started trying, but never gave up hope on dreams coming true. 20w2, after 6 days of strict bedrest, we lost our baby boy, Emmett to my incompetent cervix and he was born sleeping. 24cm long, 0.67lbs he was the most perfect little angel and has brought with him many lessons for us to remember him by.
Lightening strikes twice apparently>>>> May 24 ++HPT, Followed by ++Beta. Numbers are low, but doubling. EDD Feb1/2013
9 IUIs, 12 months Fermara, 4 months Clomid, 5 rounds of injectable, 1 LAP, 1 HSG, 2 Uterine Biopsies, 1 Postcoital, 1 IVF, 2 FETs... 2nd Fesh Cycle IVF - ++Beta 110!
TTC#2 - Dreams coming true... Surprise BFP Au Naturel! Never really started trying, but never gave up hope on dreams coming true. 20w2, after 6 days of strict bedrest, we lost our baby boy, Emmett to my incompetent cervix and he was born sleeping. 24cm long, 0.67lbs he was the most perfect little angel and has brought with him many lessons for us to remember him by.
Lightening strikes twice apparently>>>> May 24 ++HPT, Followed by ++Beta. Numbers are low, but doubling. EDD Feb1/2013
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Posted 11 June 2012 - 05:54 PM
Thanks
This happened to me when I had my second beta done (4w2d i think)- it was mostly light headedness and I ate sugar cuz I thought maybe I had low blood sure (which I did yesterday- a big plate of pasta and spaghetti) but it didn't help at all. I called PCRM for my first bout of dizzy spells and they said food will not help- it's just your body adjusting to hormones. I believe I did have low blood pressure b/c pregnancy is increasing my blood which results in low blood pressure. As I already have low blood pressure (low on the normal range), I was just nervous how low it went.
Today is 5w6d and I feel much better after I slept (although I had a hard time sleeping as I tilted my head and closed my eyes I felt I just got off a spinning roller coaster). I'm just worried that this might happen while I'm driving or at work.
This happened to me when I had my second beta done (4w2d i think)- it was mostly light headedness and I ate sugar cuz I thought maybe I had low blood sure (which I did yesterday- a big plate of pasta and spaghetti) but it didn't help at all. I called PCRM for my first bout of dizzy spells and they said food will not help- it's just your body adjusting to hormones. I believe I did have low blood pressure b/c pregnancy is increasing my blood which results in low blood pressure. As I already have low blood pressure (low on the normal range), I was just nervous how low it went.
Today is 5w6d and I feel much better after I slept (although I had a hard time sleeping as I tilted my head and closed my eyes I felt I just got off a spinning roller coaster). I'm just worried that this might happen while I'm driving or at work.
Me 31 DH 33
Male Factor
IVF/ICSI #1 July 2011
July 8-17 Gonal-F 300 Menopur 150, Centritide .25mg starting on day 5
July 20, 2011 ER - 8 follies retrieved 7 matured, 5 fertilized, 2 slowed in growth, other three continued till day 5.
July 25, 2011 ET- 5 Day transfer with 2BBx2 eggs, none to freeze
Aug 3, 2011 beta results- BFN
IVF/ICSI #2 September 2011- Low Dose Lupron Protocol
Sept 1-11 Gonal-F 300, Menopur 150, Lupron (5 units)
Sept 14, 2011 ER- 14 follies retrieved, 13 matured, 10 fertilized, 8 continued with 2 slower in growth until day 5
Sept 19, 2011 ET- 5 day transfer with 2 eggs- 2AB, 2B+
Sept 20, 2011 - able to freeze 2 eggies! super excited
Sept 28- BFP!! beta number #1: 33
Oct 4- beta number #3: 560
Oct 19- 7 week u/s- heartbeat detected small sac, embryo measuring 6 1/5 weeks
Oct 25- noticed spotting, clotting and more spotting..
Oct 26- u/s performed and indicated that i had a 7w6d miscarriage
FET # 1 Jan 2012- Lupron/Estrace Protocol
Dec 31 Lupron 5 Units, start Estrace 2mg
Jan 20 FET!! 4BB and 2AB
Jan 30 beta: BFN
IVF/ICSI #3 May 2012- Low Dose Lupron Protocol--Aggressive Protocol
Mar 14 Immunological testing for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss blood tests-everything OK!
April 26- Uterine Lining Biopsy- to "stir" things up
May 4-12- Gonal-F 300, Menopur 150, Lupron 5 units
May 15- ER- 13 follies retrieved, 9 mature, 8 fertilized, 7 continued with 1 slower in growth until day 5
May 16- Start Prometrium (the usual) and have added 2 mg Estrace twice daily
May 20- ET- 5 day transfer with 1- 3AB, 1- 2BB and 1- class 3 morula
May 21- able to freeze 1 egg!
May 29- (9dp5dt) Beta-BFP!! 311
May 31-(11dp5dt) Beta #2- 683
June 25 - 7w6d u/s- I have two babies growing!! Baby A 7w3d and Baby B 7w2d- heart rate in the 160's
July 4- 9w1d u/s- Baby A measured 8w4d and Baby B measured 8w2d and heart rates in the 170's
July 31- 13w0d- First Trimester Screening (FTS)- baby A 12w6d and baby B 12w6d!! Heart rates 160's. NT, Tri 21, 18,13 low low %!!
Oct 10- 23w1d- put on bed rest and Progesterone as cervix is measuring short. Praying babies stay in there!
Nov 14- 28w1d- Baby A's waist is small. OB detects the possibility of growth restriction and will keep a close eye on him. Baby B doesn't seem affected at the moment.
Dec. 3- 30w5d- Going in for Fetal Monitoring (1x/wk) due to Mild Restricted Growth for Baby Boy A. Baby Girl B is on the cusp of being Growth Restricted.
Dec. 24- Fetal monitoring 3x a week. OB says I will not go past 36 weeks due to Growth restriction for both babies.
Jan 17, 2013- Andrew John ( 6 lbs 5 oz) and Lucy Cristina (4 lbs 14 oz) were born via C section.
Things I did for this cycle that's different from previous cycles: CoQ10 400 mg twice a day (started in Jan), Benadryl 25 mg 1x day after ET right up to Beta, drank more Rooibos tea after ET, increased my carbs since I am on low carb
