Due in October
#26
Posted 08 March 2007 - 10:04 AM
I've also had an increase in morning sickness and headaches... Until now, I had it only in the afternoons, and by the time dinner was over, I was fine. Last night, I was nauseous all night, and this morning. I read it may peak anywhere from 8-10 weeks, so I may not even be experiencing the worst of it yet (I'm 7 1/2 weeks). I'm not vomiting, so I'm thankful for that (knock on wood).
I wonder if there's anything out there regarding studies done on sex of babies conceived through IVF. A nurse told me that the girl embryos were 'stronger'. Wonder how that relates to 'boy embies grow faster'? I also heard that girl sperm are stronger...so if ICSI is done, would the girl swimmers swim to the top first??? Just rambling, but thought it would be neat if anyone knew of any studies out there....
Kim
#27
Posted 08 March 2007 - 03:05 PM
Today, I went for my 2nd ultrasound and I am a bit dissapointed, they did not tell me much, the heart beat was not told to me and we did not talk much, no mention of due date. He said that the the baby is fine BUT there are two membraines. The doctor said that he has never seen this and doesn't know why there are two membraines sorrounding the fetus. He is going to investigate to see what it can be. I am a bit concerned, did not expect to hear something odd like this. Do you have any ideas what it could be, any one???
I have to go back for another ultra in 2 wws. don't know where, I might be sent somewhere else.
Pato
4 IUIs in the last 3 years.
March 06 cancelled IVF-ICI
April-June 06 cysts
July 06- IVF-ICI, Aug. 19th Beta positive 590, then 800...missc.
January 4, 07-IVF-ICI, Feb.1 Beta 1087, Feb. 3 beta 1977, Feb. 6 u/s 1 bb
May 10-new IVF-ICI, May 29th beta negative
#28
Posted 08 March 2007 - 03:41 PM
Great to hear the good news Lola!!! Congrats Kim!
Today, I went for my 2nd ultrasound and I am a bit dissapointed, they did not tell me much, the heart beat was not told to me and we did not talk much, no mention of due date. He said that the the baby is fine BUT there are two membraines. The doctor said that he has never seen this and doesn't know why there are two membraines sorrounding the fetus. He is going to investigate to see what it can be. I am a bit concerned, did not expect to hear something odd like this. Do you have any ideas what it could be, any one???
I have to go back for another ultra in 2 wws. don't know where, I might be sent somewhere else.
Pato
Hi Pato,
This is my first pg and I am new to everything so I do not know what it means but, if your RE did not seem alarmed it should hopefully all be fine...my RE is great he gives me the straight up with percentages and possibilities and does not hold back so I know the positive and the any down side...it is good if your RE communicates with you...your RE may need to ask collegues if he is unfamilar with your situation...did you check out the web for info? it may be nothing....it is hard to not worry though..you could ask for an u/s in one week for peace of mind...some clinics are more open to letting patients with concerns go earlier...maybe your RE figures it will be gone in two weeks...also the u/s machines are not always 100% from what I have read so it could be an error...try not to worry..easy said but, not done....I am one to talk I worry a lot...good luck and hugs
#29
Posted 09 March 2007 - 05:02 PM
Pato - I am praying that everything is OK and that it is nothing to be concerned about. Try not to worry about it too much. You need to stay relaxed and healthy for you and your little one. Let the experts do the research and in the meantime just take care of yourself. You will be in my toughs and I will send you positive vibes!!! Come chat with us if you are going nuts waiting for your next apointment!
We had our u/s this morning and all is on track. 1 little peanut with a heart beat (don't know the number but RE said it was good).
Hugs to all!
Doonee
Male Factor (Low Motility)
IVF#1 (ICSI) Jan. 2007 - ER Feb. 7 - ET(4 embies day 3) Feb. 10 - Beta Feb. 21 (191) - BFP!!!
DS born on October 22, 2007
FET#1 Jan. 2009 - ET(2 embies day 5) Jan. 28 - Beta Feb. 9 (485) - Beta Feb. 11 (850) - BFP!!!
Due October 16
#30
Posted 09 March 2007 - 07:31 PM
Doonee, congrats on the heartbeat. That is wonderful news.
Kimmor & Lola, I hope you are both feeling better.
Like Doonee, I had my u/s today. We only saw one heartbeat, which I think disappointed my DH at first .. but he quickly got over that. They told me the heartbeat was strong (143), and have dated my due date officially at Oct 27th.
Most of my OHSS symtoms have subsided, so they are telling me I am at normal pregnancy discomforts, so I have finally been cleared to get off bedrest. Which is great.
Hope you are all doing well !!
TTC since 2003
1st IUI started Jan 2007; Switched to IVF mid cycle
ER Feb. 1, ET Feb. 6, Beta Feb. 19 (538) - BFP
Due October 24th ... It's going to be a BOY!!!!
Mason Valour arrived Oct 21st !!!!!
Surprise .. pregnant naturally!
September 15th - US - 1 heartbeat @ 145 bpm!!!!
October 29th - 2nd u/s - HB still strong! 159 bpm!!!
Due May 10, 2009 .... It's a GIRL!!!!
Victoria Grace Lia arrived April 29th!!!!!
#31
Posted 09 March 2007 - 07:52 PM
Pato - I saw the answer from Peter and hope that he is right and things will be fine.
Glad to hear your OHSS is subsiding Lola. hi to Kim - you're just a tiny bit ahead of Doonee and me.
Glad to share this journey with you girls, Gillian.
Clomid 18 months - one miscarriage at 7 weeks, blighted ovum
IVF#1 2002, BFP - twins, Ian born April 2003, healthy, happy boy
FET #1 2004 - chem
FET #2 early 2005 - BFN
IUI - 2 cancelled cycles d/t no foll development on drugs.
IVF #2 June 2006 - chem
FET August 22 - cancelled, 2 blasts did not survive thaw
IVF #3 Sept 2006 - ER Sept 19, 15 eggs, ET 4x3d embies, BFN.
IVF #4 Feb 2007 - IVIG, heparin, aspirin, dexamethasone, ER Feb 8, 14 eggs, 12 fertilised, ET 13 Feb 4x5d morulas grade 18,19, BFP 23 Feb HCG 158, 26 Feb HCG 430, 28 Feb HCG 709, 2 Mar HCG 1455, 5 Mar HCG 3638, 13 Mar - heartbeat, 7mm baby, 28 Mar - beautiful baby died. No frosties.
IVF #5 August 2007, IVIG, heparin, aspirin, ER Aug 26, 7 eggs, 7 fertilised, ET Aug 29 - 6x3d embryos, Sept 10 - BFP HCG 363, Sept 12 - HCG 685, Sept 14 - HCG 1734. Sept 23 ultrasound 6 wks- one healthy heartbeat, Oct 9 ultrasound 8 wks- it's TWINS! 18 wk ultrasound - 8oz each. 23 week ultrasound A - 1lb 8oz, B - 1lb 2oz. 28 week ultrasound - A 3lb 1oz, B 2lb 8 oz. 33 week ultrasound A - head down, 4lb 8oz; B - breech, 4lb; cervix effaced and 1-2cm dilated! April 1 - admitted to hosp for bedrest, 4cm dilated.
26 April 2008, Babies born - Patrick 5lb 13oz and Fergal 5lb 8oz.
December 2009 - Natural BFP - thank-you metformin! April 7, 2010 - ultrasound - it's a healthy girl.
11 August 2010 - Aoife born, 7lb 10oz - the mellowest, happiest baby ever. Our beautiful family is complete.
#32
Posted 09 March 2007 - 08:56 PM
Gillian I am on the same page as you waiting for hb's how nerve wracking and I worry too.....we just have to trust everything will be fine...
Pato hope you are doing well...
Kim one is plenty...not sure if I can handle two...I was hoping for one and I accept what we get...two is fine I am just worn out from the ohss...I will need my energy and strength back in order to handle two...dh is happy with two because he knows that I am done with IVF for good...amen...
Have a great weekend everyone!!!!
Hugs...Lola
#33
Posted 10 March 2007 - 10:04 PM
I am glad to hear how things are going for you and they are really miracles in us growing!! Lola, I am sure you will be able to handdle two bbs. My sister in law is pregnant with twin and she is 40 years old, she has 3 children from her previous marriage ages 4 to 11 plus my brother in law baby who is 3 yo. So she is taking care of 4 shildren and preg. due in July. Yes, some people are too fertile! She is doing fine.
Love, Pato
4 IUIs in the last 3 years.
March 06 cancelled IVF-ICI
April-June 06 cysts
July 06- IVF-ICI, Aug. 19th Beta positive 590, then 800...missc.
January 4, 07-IVF-ICI, Feb.1 Beta 1087, Feb. 3 beta 1977, Feb. 6 u/s 1 bb
May 10-new IVF-ICI, May 29th beta negative
#34
Posted 12 March 2007 - 08:58 AM
Pato .. keep you're spirits up. I am sure that you are correct that the extra membrane is not something to worry too much about.
Gillian, when is your u/s for the HB?
Lola, I REALLY hope that is week is the week you see significant improvements with all your symptoms. You are more than half way through the first trimester ... things can only improve from here I am sure.
TTC since 2003
1st IUI started Jan 2007; Switched to IVF mid cycle
ER Feb. 1, ET Feb. 6, Beta Feb. 19 (538) - BFP
Due October 24th ... It's going to be a BOY!!!!
Mason Valour arrived Oct 21st !!!!!
Surprise .. pregnant naturally!
September 15th - US - 1 heartbeat @ 145 bpm!!!!
October 29th - 2nd u/s - HB still strong! 159 bpm!!!
Due May 10, 2009 .... It's a GIRL!!!!
Victoria Grace Lia arrived April 29th!!!!!
#35
Posted 12 March 2007 - 11:40 AM
Clomid 18 months - one miscarriage at 7 weeks, blighted ovum
IVF#1 2002, BFP - twins, Ian born April 2003, healthy, happy boy
FET #1 2004 - chem
FET #2 early 2005 - BFN
IUI - 2 cancelled cycles d/t no foll development on drugs.
IVF #2 June 2006 - chem
FET August 22 - cancelled, 2 blasts did not survive thaw
IVF #3 Sept 2006 - ER Sept 19, 15 eggs, ET 4x3d embies, BFN.
IVF #4 Feb 2007 - IVIG, heparin, aspirin, dexamethasone, ER Feb 8, 14 eggs, 12 fertilised, ET 13 Feb 4x5d morulas grade 18,19, BFP 23 Feb HCG 158, 26 Feb HCG 430, 28 Feb HCG 709, 2 Mar HCG 1455, 5 Mar HCG 3638, 13 Mar - heartbeat, 7mm baby, 28 Mar - beautiful baby died. No frosties.
IVF #5 August 2007, IVIG, heparin, aspirin, ER Aug 26, 7 eggs, 7 fertilised, ET Aug 29 - 6x3d embryos, Sept 10 - BFP HCG 363, Sept 12 - HCG 685, Sept 14 - HCG 1734. Sept 23 ultrasound 6 wks- one healthy heartbeat, Oct 9 ultrasound 8 wks- it's TWINS! 18 wk ultrasound - 8oz each. 23 week ultrasound A - 1lb 8oz, B - 1lb 2oz. 28 week ultrasound - A 3lb 1oz, B 2lb 8 oz. 33 week ultrasound A - head down, 4lb 8oz; B - breech, 4lb; cervix effaced and 1-2cm dilated! April 1 - admitted to hosp for bedrest, 4cm dilated.
26 April 2008, Babies born - Patrick 5lb 13oz and Fergal 5lb 8oz.
December 2009 - Natural BFP - thank-you metformin! April 7, 2010 - ultrasound - it's a healthy girl.
11 August 2010 - Aoife born, 7lb 10oz - the mellowest, happiest baby ever. Our beautiful family is complete.
#36
Posted 12 March 2007 - 05:27 PM
Gillian good luck with the u/s for the hb tomorrow...my u/s for the hb's is later this week and it is nerve wracking....once we hear the hb's then we will feel some peace...then it is getting through the 1st trimester so we can tell everyone....that will be soooo good!!!Hi all, hope all are well, my ultrasound for heartbeat is tomorrow so just trying to hold tight and pass time until then. I think Ian and I will make the hour's drive into Victoria as a treat and go to the Royal BC museum - big woolly mammoth with sound effects so that should occupy the day!. More tomorrow.... Gillian.
Jenn thank you for your m/s advice....I may try the B6 vitamin my materna vitamins make me so sick to my tummy..the doctor told me to take it with food before bed....we are blessed to be pregnant and if m/s is part of the process so be it...babies are the best!!! I am looking at the babiesrus catalogue and getting excited at the thought of some babies...everything is so cute in the catalogue and the pictures of the nurseries are adorable.....baby clothes are too cute...I am holding off until 2nd trimester before making any decisions on themes colours etc.....
Pato glad things are going well you sound better...your SIL is pg with twins and has 3 OMG...wow that will be a lot of kiddies running around....in this day and age that is a huge family...dh and I wanted one or two.....could not imagine five....yikkkeessss.....mommy mommy mommy non stop....good for her!!!!
Doonee you must be over the moon about your peanut...love the name peanut...I read at this point they are the size of a bean....beanie baby
#37
Posted 12 March 2007 - 08:21 PM
Yes, lets pray for all the ultrasounds this week. I got a called from the nurse this morning and I got an ultrasound at the diasnostic imaging centre of the hospital and then an apointment with a genetic doctor. I am very scared, very scared that the extra membrane means that something is wrong. The nurse called me as my doc said he was going to send me to an specialist, this feels fast and scares me like crazy!! Thankfully, I have some time off this week and I can just pray and be home most days, my dh tries to be positive and reminds me that we asked to speak with a genetist to have the tests done, that there may not be a connection, but why so soon. Are you asking or been offered the prenatal screening tests??
We already have names picked and we called him/ herby name, I just tried so much to not get too in love with my bb, but it is impossible, 10 weeks today!! My ultra is Thursday and I can not think of anything else.
Yes, I was doing OK but today is like my heart and head can not relax. Praying helps a little.....
Best wishes to all and thanks again!
Pato
4 IUIs in the last 3 years.
March 06 cancelled IVF-ICI
April-June 06 cysts
July 06- IVF-ICI, Aug. 19th Beta positive 590, then 800...missc.
January 4, 07-IVF-ICI, Feb.1 Beta 1087, Feb. 3 beta 1977, Feb. 6 u/s 1 bb
May 10-new IVF-ICI, May 29th beta negative
#38
Posted 13 March 2007 - 07:43 AM
Ensure that you ask lots of questions, and take time to decide on which tests you want to do, if any. With both the CVS and the Amnio, there is an increase to your chance of miscarring. From what I have learned, the CVS test is riskier with a 1 in 100 chance, and the Amnio is less at 1 in 1000.
I actually have a genetic condition, so DH and I did some of the genetic councilling before we even decided to get pregnant, so that we were aware of the options. I am actually in a debate right now with my RE (kinda) because he feels that most things that can be discovered in the CVS or Amnio can be done now through blood tests - and since we have tried so long & hard to have a child, why put the pregnacy at risk? - I do somewhat agree with it, however my genetic condition can only be traced through the CVS or Amnio, and I think that I would like to know ... my RE sent me away to think about it & we are going to make decisions around my 12th week.
Hope that helps ... I guess this was a long answer to 'Don't worry about the genetic appointment .. it's really nothing to worry about' .. the genetic appointment probably has nothing to do with the extra membrane. Also, remember that you are pregnant, and your pregancy only lasts a relatively short time ... any speicialist, or other doctor that you might need to see, you will see fairly quickly .. it's not like you can wait a year to do the in-womb testing, if that is your option - there's only 40 weeks to do stuff and they like to do a lot of the testing during the first trimester, so it will all happen quickly. Most important thing .. stay positive. Belief is a very strong antidote.
Gillian .. good luck today with the heatbeat . .I will be thinking beating thoughts for you all day.
Lola ... now that I am back in the office, every woman who has givne birth is more than anxious to tell me their pregancy/birth experience ... if I hear any other m/s relief solution that doesn't sound like hocus-pocus I will pass that along. I know exactly what you mean about looking at the baby stuff ... my mom and I are debating who gets to knit what for the baby (we are both avid knitters ..) and since Hallow'een is DH's favourite holiday, and his 'goblin' is due then (yes .. he is now referring to it as the 'Goblin' .. I'd rather 'peanut' or 'beanie' however..... so he is plotting the baby's first costume, which he thinks we will be bringing the baby home from the hospital in .. let's hope this is just a phase
Good luck .. Jenn.
Edited by orijennals, 13 March 2007 - 07:52 AM.
TTC since 2003
1st IUI started Jan 2007; Switched to IVF mid cycle
ER Feb. 1, ET Feb. 6, Beta Feb. 19 (538) - BFP
Due October 24th ... It's going to be a BOY!!!!
Mason Valour arrived Oct 21st !!!!!
Surprise .. pregnant naturally!
September 15th - US - 1 heartbeat @ 145 bpm!!!!
October 29th - 2nd u/s - HB still strong! 159 bpm!!!
Due May 10, 2009 .... It's a GIRL!!!!
Victoria Grace Lia arrived April 29th!!!!!
#39
Posted 13 March 2007 - 10:52 AM
Let us know how it goes!
Pato, that's great news that they are sending you to a specialist. You won't have to wait for the other u/s to know that everything is OK! I am sure everything will turn out fine!
Jenn, "Goblin", that's too cute!
We will have to take bets on who will have a Halloween baby!
I am sooooo tired today ladies... I am at work just staring at the screen trying to get motivated... I have a work dinner tonight and will have to order some "virgin" drinks in secret to avoid any remarks... Can't wait for the 12 week mark to make it there OK and to let the cat out of the bag. I am having trouble finding clothes to hide my bloated tummy... It's not like the average Joe can tell anything is up except for maybe that I have put on some not so nice extra pounds around the waist line (and breast area)...
Are you ladies showing yet?
Doonee
Male Factor (Low Motility)
IVF#1 (ICSI) Jan. 2007 - ER Feb. 7 - ET(4 embies day 3) Feb. 10 - Beta Feb. 21 (191) - BFP!!!
DS born on October 22, 2007
FET#1 Jan. 2009 - ET(2 embies day 5) Jan. 28 - Beta Feb. 9 (485) - Beta Feb. 11 (850) - BFP!!!
Due October 16
#40
Posted 13 March 2007 - 01:56 PM
I have a lot to catch up on! See what happens when you miss this board for a few days?
Gillian - how did the U/S go?
Pato - I'm thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed. It's hard not to stress...
Doonee - Congratulations on the HB! I'm bloated, but not showing to the average person yet. My old maternity bras fit and I have to leave my top button open on my pants, but that's about it. Going to bed at 8pm, napping on weekends - it's more sleep than my 2 1/2 yr old daughter gets!
Lola - good luck and let us know how the U/S goes this week.
Has anyone experienced a CVS test? I had an amnio done during my first pregnancy because the screening was giving us a higher chance than normal of having a child with spina biffida... It was so extremely nerve wracking and stressful since those results took approx 6 weeks to come in and they couldn't schedule it any sooner than 18 weeks. I'm not even sure I want to do the screening this time. I don't really want to go through that stress, but on the other hand I want to know that everything is ok. Anyone else got this battle raging???
Kim
#41
Posted 13 March 2007 - 03:18 PM
Has anyone experienced a CVS test? I had an amnio done during my first pregnancy because the screening was giving us a higher chance than normal of having a child with spina biffida... It was so extremely nerve wracking and stressful since those results took approx 6 weeks to come in and they couldn't schedule it any sooner than 18 weeks. I'm not even sure I want to do the screening this time. I don't really want to go through that stress, but on the other hand I want to know that everything is ok. Anyone else got this battle raging???
Kim
Hi Kim, I have not had any experience with having either the CVS test, or the amnio .. however I have done extensive research on both. I have a genetic bone disease which has a 50% chance of being passed on, so have done quite a bit of genetic and testing research. As stated in an ealier post, we are currently trying to work through what to do with all these in-womb tests.
From the research, the CVS test can be done sooner than the amnio (starting at 10 weeks). The timing for the results are similar to the amnio, so you won't necessarily save yourself the stressful time waiting for the results. There are are also some conditions, including Spina biffida that the CVS test does not. Also, the CVS test carries more risks to the pregnacy than the amnio. The main benefit to it is that it can be done sooner than the amnio.
The best thing to do is whatever is going to make you the most comfortable. Some people don't want to take the risks that can come out of the tests; others want the tests as if there is something wrong they may chose to end the pregnancy, others want the tests just for peice of mind, or so they have time to prepare. Not sure what other advice I can give. Good luck with your decision.
Doonee ... due to my OHSS symptoms, and my fat pre-pregnacy stomach anyway, I am already showing. I have just given up & decided to stop hiding my bundle ... take care .....
TTC since 2003
1st IUI started Jan 2007; Switched to IVF mid cycle
ER Feb. 1, ET Feb. 6, Beta Feb. 19 (538) - BFP
Due October 24th ... It's going to be a BOY!!!!
Mason Valour arrived Oct 21st !!!!!
Surprise .. pregnant naturally!
September 15th - US - 1 heartbeat @ 145 bpm!!!!
October 29th - 2nd u/s - HB still strong! 159 bpm!!!
Due May 10, 2009 .... It's a GIRL!!!!
Victoria Grace Lia arrived April 29th!!!!!
#42
Posted 13 March 2007 - 05:16 PM
Pato testing is a great idea and Dr. Peter mentioned that if the baby is fine a second membrane should not be an issue...that must have been more reassuring to read...keep us posted....
Gillian hope all went well....thinking of you..my u/s is next...
Kim I will keep you posted on the u/s....did you have any m/s or symptoms in week 6 and 7? All these u/s and tests are nerve wracking indeed...I was reading another thread in the pg after ivf and a lady lost her baby after eight months...not sure what happened but, I felt so sad for the lady and know nothing is guaranteed at all tests or no tests...my mother lost a baby at birth many many years ago the chord wrapped around the babies neck....you never get over this stuff and being pg is just as stressful as getting pg...we are all going to have grey hair before we even deliver....I am trying to think of things in a positive light and do my very best and whatever happens happens...this is so out of our hands....
p.s. Jenn my m/s was better today which is nice but, then I get freaked out because I do not have an intense symptom....I can't win...must relax...I am super tired today....it is so weird how m/s can be miserable one day and then the next not bad...not sure why
Have a great evening gang and babies!!!
Lola
#43
Posted 13 March 2007 - 07:35 PM
Clomid 18 months - one miscarriage at 7 weeks, blighted ovum
IVF#1 2002, BFP - twins, Ian born April 2003, healthy, happy boy
FET #1 2004 - chem
FET #2 early 2005 - BFN
IUI - 2 cancelled cycles d/t no foll development on drugs.
IVF #2 June 2006 - chem
FET August 22 - cancelled, 2 blasts did not survive thaw
IVF #3 Sept 2006 - ER Sept 19, 15 eggs, ET 4x3d embies, BFN.
IVF #4 Feb 2007 - IVIG, heparin, aspirin, dexamethasone, ER Feb 8, 14 eggs, 12 fertilised, ET 13 Feb 4x5d morulas grade 18,19, BFP 23 Feb HCG 158, 26 Feb HCG 430, 28 Feb HCG 709, 2 Mar HCG 1455, 5 Mar HCG 3638, 13 Mar - heartbeat, 7mm baby, 28 Mar - beautiful baby died. No frosties.
IVF #5 August 2007, IVIG, heparin, aspirin, ER Aug 26, 7 eggs, 7 fertilised, ET Aug 29 - 6x3d embryos, Sept 10 - BFP HCG 363, Sept 12 - HCG 685, Sept 14 - HCG 1734. Sept 23 ultrasound 6 wks- one healthy heartbeat, Oct 9 ultrasound 8 wks- it's TWINS! 18 wk ultrasound - 8oz each. 23 week ultrasound A - 1lb 8oz, B - 1lb 2oz. 28 week ultrasound - A 3lb 1oz, B 2lb 8 oz. 33 week ultrasound A - head down, 4lb 8oz; B - breech, 4lb; cervix effaced and 1-2cm dilated! April 1 - admitted to hosp for bedrest, 4cm dilated.
26 April 2008, Babies born - Patrick 5lb 13oz and Fergal 5lb 8oz.
December 2009 - Natural BFP - thank-you metformin! April 7, 2010 - ultrasound - it's a healthy girl.
11 August 2010 - Aoife born, 7lb 10oz - the mellowest, happiest baby ever. Our beautiful family is complete.
#44
Posted 14 March 2007 - 09:27 AM
Quick post as we're just about to sit down to dinner (here on the west coast). We saw one beautiful heartbeat on ultrasound at lunchtime . I can't tell you all how relieved I am, and how much I appreciate all the well wishes for today. I'll write more soon - think i'm going to tell the inlaws now - it has been absolute torture keeping this in as I'm a big blabbermouth even when trying not to be!! Gillian.
Yipppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee....Gillian...so happy for you...I am the same way cannot keep things in and want to tell people waiting 12 weeks to tell people seems like so long.....
#45
Posted 14 March 2007 - 11:38 AM
Gillian - Congratulations!!!
Lola - I did have M/S that seemed the worst in week 7....my husband and daughter had to fend for themselves when it came to dinner and I ate salad. I'm usually a big meat eater..so bad that I couldn't go a single meal without meat...well, I couldn't stand the thought or smell of it...and even a Wendy's Ad on tv made my mouth water (in a not-so-good way). Last night I actually managed spaghetti and meat sauce and today I'm not feeling nauseous...it seems to come and go depending on the day, but this week may even be better (knock on wood). I'm sorry to hear about what your mom went through...our daughter was delivered by emergency C-section because the cord was around her neck...and she has been diagnosed with learning disabiliies...the Stress doesn't end after the pregnancy...the pregnancy is only the VERY beginning!
Once the baby is born, you worry about SIDS every night for the first 6 months, if they're not gaining enough weight you worry, if they talk late or meet any of their milestones at a later date than other kids their age (you try not to compare, but it's in the back of your mind), you worry. From my experiene, getting pregnant and the stresses associated with that seems to be an introduction to life as a parent. Just imagine when they're teenagers!!!! YIKES.
Kim
#46
Posted 14 March 2007 - 03:41 PM
Thanks Jenn...my DH and I discussed this last night. We don't have any history in either family of any problems, but I am 36. So we're going to do the screening and see how that goes. The screening doesn't give you a Yes/No answer...it simply gives you what your chances are of having a baby with a problem. Last time, we were given a 1/250 chance of having a baby with Spina Biffida based on the screening results....and the way it was presented to us, and it being our first pregnancy, scared the life out of us. I think if we were given similar odds this time, we'd feel a bit differently about them. 1/250 isn't a large chance....but because at the time our odds were supposed to be in the 1/200,000 range, we were considered 'high risk' after the screening. All we're going to do is take it a step at a time and see what happens.
Gillian - Congratulations!!!
Lola - I did have M/S that seemed the worst in week 7....my husband and daughter had to fend for themselves when it came to dinner and I ate salad. I'm usually a big meat eater..so bad that I couldn't go a single meal without meat...well, I couldn't stand the thought or smell of it...and even a Wendy's Ad on tv made my mouth water (in a not-so-good way). Last night I actually managed spaghetti and meat sauce and today I'm not feeling nauseous...it seems to come and go depending on the day, but this week may even be better (knock on wood). I'm sorry to hear about what your mom went through...our daughter was delivered by emergency C-section because the cord was around her neck...and she has been diagnosed with learning disabiliies...the Stress doesn't end after the pregnancy...the pregnancy is only the VERY beginning!
Once the baby is born, you worry about SIDS every night for the first 6 months, if they're not gaining enough weight you worry, if they talk late or meet any of their milestones at a later date than other kids their age (you try not to compare, but it's in the back of your mind), you worry. From my experiene, getting pregnant and the stresses associated with that seems to be an introduction to life as a parent. Just imagine when they're teenagers!!!! YIKES.
Kim
Kim,
The technology is so much better today...over 40 years ago it wasn't quite as good but, I think my brother would be alive today if the doctor had had better training and would have reconize the chord was wrapped around my brothers neck...in this day and age I do not think it would have happened or there would be a huge malpractice suit...it is so scary....glad that your daughter was okay....are the learning disabilites related to the chord around your daughter's neck? I guess as a mom to be I have to get use to the worrying it comes with the territory....I was thinking about SIDS too you have to watch for that...I am going to have to take up yoga or something to deal with all the worrying and stressing...ohhh the teenage years...that will be so hard...and letting go and giving them independence...it sounds like parenthood is going to be challenging but, hopefully it will bring much joy...thanks so much for sharing...my m/s comes and goes now....yes meat is pretty icckky for me right now too....toast is my friend at the moment and I am not a big bread person....but, toast does help...plain and bland....some women with m/s everyday in the 1st trimester must be losing weight...I am losing but, had bad OHSS so I think I have lost 10 lbs but, a lot was fluid, I went up 10lbs in a couple of days when the ohss kicked in and now it seems to be coming back off....I am going to ask the doctor is weight loss unintentional is safe for the baby...I am still up 6lbs from when I started IVF so it is not food related but rather hormones and ohss....you want to do everything right and then feel too nautious to eat...not sure if toast is good for the babies....I thought pregnancy was going to be simple and easy....guess the ohss did not help....everyone is different as well some love being pregnant and find it easy and then some are so sick and find it hard...somewhere inbetween would be okay....was your first pregnancy easy?
Lola
#47
Posted 15 March 2007 - 07:54 AM
The worry that Kim did not mention, that I am dealing with is genetic fears. So for you ladies just going to genetic coucilling, realize that what the genetic councilling does is highlight the risks of what you can pass to your kids. When DH and I did it, upon being told things for the first time it was scary. And maybe this is because we did very detailed councilling due to my bone disease, but they covered everything with us from eye colour, to teeth strength, to height, to cancer, to heart disease, etc. But upon second glance we added reality to it ... for example most of his family who has passed, passed because of heart disease, so genetic counciling told us that there was a higher than normal chance of ourr children having heart disease ... when adding reality to it, my husband's family have all lived well into their 80's ... so really how scary is the heart disease? ... Again long story short .. it is the job of the genetic people to highlight potential issues.
The one really good, and very simply set of advise that I have gotten, is to just not worry ( I realize easier said then done) ... there are risks with everything we do today (including crossing the street). Worry causes Stress .. and Stress leads to all types of problems ... I was told that stress was a significant contributor to my miscarriage last year. (I was having a really bad time at work .. was not really stressed over the pregnancy).
Lola, I am not sure where you live, but many of the knitting stores do have beginner classes. I didn't find it hard to learn, and it has been a great tool for helping my mind find other places to go other than worrying.
Hope all m/s symptoms are reducing!!! .. Jenn
TTC since 2003
1st IUI started Jan 2007; Switched to IVF mid cycle
ER Feb. 1, ET Feb. 6, Beta Feb. 19 (538) - BFP
Due October 24th ... It's going to be a BOY!!!!
Mason Valour arrived Oct 21st !!!!!
Surprise .. pregnant naturally!
September 15th - US - 1 heartbeat @ 145 bpm!!!!
October 29th - 2nd u/s - HB still strong! 159 bpm!!!
Due May 10, 2009 .... It's a GIRL!!!!
Victoria Grace Lia arrived April 29th!!!!!
#48
Posted 15 March 2007 - 11:36 AM
We don't have a diagnosis for the learning disabilities. After 2 years of doctors, blood tests, other tests including an MRI, we have nothing except 'Global Learning Disability' which is a pretty broad diagnosis that doesn't pinpoint a cause. So my DH and I have decided enough is enough...we're not putting our daughter through any more of this and we're just going to do everything in our power to help her progress. Jenn is so right when she said there are so many possibilities of things going wrong, that you simply have to relax. Take it as it comes and try to deal with whatever happens in a logical fashion. I sometimes let my emotions get the better of me, and considering what pregnancy does to your hormones, that's not the best approach. My first pregnancy was physically relatively easy...but the mental anguish in the first 24 weeks really took it's toll. I'm trying to approach it as a 'wiser woman' this time. Hah...we'll see.
Kim
#49
Posted 15 March 2007 - 03:43 PM
I am back from the u/s and we have 2 hb's 139 and 146....I wanted to cry at the u/s....my dh noticed that I got all choked up and misty eyed...it feels so real to know they have hb's...I am beside myself this is it we are on our way to having a family...it is mind blowing what is going on...a little person is being formed...
Today the RE mentioned different genetic testing for down's and spina bifda....also an amnio...I am not going to do an amino because he said the risk of losing the baby is 1 in 200...I am going to have what I have because I am very much pro life and against abortion...I pray for healthy babies but, will accept defects and all...I could not live with myself if I terminated a life...I do not judge others decisions though....to each his own so no amnio here...who is going to do an amnio??
Kim great stategy with your daughter she is so young and doctors do not know everything....it may be that she learns in a different way....many brillant people have been misdiagnosed with learning disablities so you are doing the right thing....yes relaxing during pregnancy is a must...I am going to do my best to calm the heck down...take it has it comes and hope for the very best...worry never helps matter anyhow..
Jenn when I feel better I may look into knitting...would love to knit booties.....no stress sounds good to me....I have had enormous stress due to extended family issues and was worried it would affect my bb's but, I am learning to let go and be calm....
Have a great day everyone...Lola hugs
#50
Posted 15 March 2007 - 08:00 PM
Clomid 18 months - one miscarriage at 7 weeks, blighted ovum
IVF#1 2002, BFP - twins, Ian born April 2003, healthy, happy boy
FET #1 2004 - chem
FET #2 early 2005 - BFN
IUI - 2 cancelled cycles d/t no foll development on drugs.
IVF #2 June 2006 - chem
FET August 22 - cancelled, 2 blasts did not survive thaw
IVF #3 Sept 2006 - ER Sept 19, 15 eggs, ET 4x3d embies, BFN.
IVF #4 Feb 2007 - IVIG, heparin, aspirin, dexamethasone, ER Feb 8, 14 eggs, 12 fertilised, ET 13 Feb 4x5d morulas grade 18,19, BFP 23 Feb HCG 158, 26 Feb HCG 430, 28 Feb HCG 709, 2 Mar HCG 1455, 5 Mar HCG 3638, 13 Mar - heartbeat, 7mm baby, 28 Mar - beautiful baby died. No frosties.
IVF #5 August 2007, IVIG, heparin, aspirin, ER Aug 26, 7 eggs, 7 fertilised, ET Aug 29 - 6x3d embryos, Sept 10 - BFP HCG 363, Sept 12 - HCG 685, Sept 14 - HCG 1734. Sept 23 ultrasound 6 wks- one healthy heartbeat, Oct 9 ultrasound 8 wks- it's TWINS! 18 wk ultrasound - 8oz each. 23 week ultrasound A - 1lb 8oz, B - 1lb 2oz. 28 week ultrasound - A 3lb 1oz, B 2lb 8 oz. 33 week ultrasound A - head down, 4lb 8oz; B - breech, 4lb; cervix effaced and 1-2cm dilated! April 1 - admitted to hosp for bedrest, 4cm dilated.
26 April 2008, Babies born - Patrick 5lb 13oz and Fergal 5lb 8oz.
December 2009 - Natural BFP - thank-you metformin! April 7, 2010 - ultrasound - it's a healthy girl.
11 August 2010 - Aoife born, 7lb 10oz - the mellowest, happiest baby ever. Our beautiful family is complete.