Assisted conception success - due 2018 xx

[scoobybeans]

star- next Thursday would be awesome. I hope you're able to work that out! I think I'm going to guess... boy. But I don't feel super confident about it, and I've had bad luck guessing the ladies in this group lol.

koj- Thank you for the scan info. He was super uncooperative at our last scan so I'm expecting more of the same

ash- My underwire has been annoying me a lot lately too, so I switched to sports bras. So much more comfy! Aw, it'll be so nice to tell them on your bday. I hope your little one takes it well!

wish- I don't know why I didn't realize you're due the day after me! I'm sure you'll go earlier though. I'm a bit nervous about the snow too. If it looks like we're getting a storm I think I'll get a hotel close to the hospital just in case. Thanks for the tip on Aerie! I do need something that gives good support though because I'm already a full C.

kj- In theory it sounds awesome to be able to eat so much but in reality it must be really tough. I hate eating past when I feel full. But I guess grazing all day is the way to go. Milk is a great way to get a lot of protein without filling you up too much. Maybe a smoothie with milk, bananas and peanut butter?

AFM, as I was typing this I heard back from my doctor and my spina bifida test was negative. Woohoo! I'm getting super excited for my anatomy scan and really just can't wait to see him again.

 

[star25]

Ashley, I hope you're still feeling better, so many times I did and it came back but I think I am now starting to feel more human lol

Wish, not long til your anatomy scan, mines not til 21st sept, I have added you on front page as 28th Jan for now, will you be finding out the genders?

Juliet, we're excited to have another one from the other thread, it definitely was a lucky one! Bet you can't wait for your scan, after my first 7 week one time seems to be going pretty quick!

Kj, I have added you too to the front page

Scooby, I keep thinking boy then immediately girl so don't think I have a clue haha
Great news on the spins bodies test!

And I finally booked my gender scan for 30th august, a weds but it was the easiest day we could do and going to take dd to a nearby theme park afterwards
I just hope baby co operates and we don't have to go back as it's on the mainland so don't want to have to travel again!
Cannot wait though

 

[Kjw26]

Scooby-that's awesome news on the spina bifida test! Can't wait for you to get your anatomy scan!

Star-that's awesome you have your gender scan booked! I bet you guys are so excited to find out! Thank you for adding me to the front page! I forgot to mention I am team blue for both! We had done the genetic testing and knew we transferred a boy!

 

[Juliet11]

star, hoping things go quickly for me soon! they seem to be dragging.

i am having evening heart burn, seems early at almost 5 weeks???

 

[dogmommy]

Koj congrats on team blue!! Maybe once you're further along they will offer the 3d/4d my paperwork says they don't do it until 24 weeks at least.

October, I lOVE that name! Honestly I had some thoughts about it as I may want an A name.

Juliet welcome! Glad you are on this board! The first ultrasound was so cool after everything we go thru it is a great memory. I just recently had some heartburn so not sure if it's a symptom that early but with everything going on with your body I wouldn't be surprised!

Wish2be welcome! More twins this is a great thread for you with all the other twin mommies on here.

Scooby I was just curious about heart rate bc im thinking I'm having a boy too and I heard that boys HR runs lower than girls. But I'm sure it's just an old wives tale lol. Congrats on your test coming back negative! Mine is called Panorama and I'm getting quite nervous as OB told me they recommend it for over 35 and ART babies.

Ashley the love/hate relationship with symptoms lol ive had many freak outs as one day my boobs would be so tender and the next day I'm poking and hitting to try to make sure they still are lol

Kj that is a lot of protein! I know our kidneys are working much harder when we are pregnant but jeez. I would have to find ways to sneak it in. Luckily second trimester you should be feeling hungrier and more energized!

Afm just waiting for Monday so I can hear baby as it's been a long 3 weeks! I won't get an ultrasound as long as doppler picks it up. Next ultrasound won't be until anatomy at 20 weeks

 

[star25]

Kj, congratulations on your baby boys, I will change the front page!

Dogmommy, if I hadn't booked the private scan I wouldn't have a scan between 12 and 20 weeks either and would hear the heartbeat at 16 week midwife appointment which is next Wednesday at home

Juliet, my heartburn comes and goes, hoping it doesn't get as bad as it did with dd, night time was the worst!

 

[dogmommy]

Star it's terrible long wait! I might schedule a private scan but I think I might be ok after I hear the heartbeat Monday. I had so many early scans that I'm worried about over doing ultrasounds. I'm so excited for you to get your gender scan and a theme park sounds like fun, that's going to be a great day for you and fam!

Kj congrats on your boys!!

 

[Juliet11]

yes the heartburn was just horrid last night! i did have mexican for dinner but nothing too spicy. with my twins my heartburn was like all the time. i took tums frequently back then and did again last night.

my other symptom is fatigue. tomorrow i am just 5 weeks and feel like its just so early to be so tired!!!

 

[Wish2BMom]

Found the link I was looking for, Scoob (though might have talked about it in your journal):
https://www.healthyway.com/content/...m5=10154383420736186&param6=23842591548080189

I'm on my phone and I hate it! Disclaimer of brevity

Scooby - so happy to hear about the SB test results!

Sad and supportive for all the 'blah' symptoms ladies are having. Hang in there! I reveled in anything I felt but that was probably helped by not having terrible ones. I still have fatigue sometimes at 17 weeks.
Scan has been moved out a week bc I messed up the Friday I have off, so it's 9/8. Can't wait, and yes, finding out genders!
Kj- congrats on team blue x 2!

Starting new job tomorrow and then heading to Chicago for a mini vaca on Wed so prob won't pop on for a bit. Have a great week everyone!!

 

[scoobybeans]

star- Hooray for booking your scan! I can't wait to find out what you're having

Juliet- I've had heartburn my entire pregnancy. I was already on Xantac so I've had to increase it to 2x a day, and now I'm supplementing with Tums also. It's been SO bad. A glass of milk seems to help. Also, I was super tired from about 5-9 weeks and still have moments where I just need to sleep.

dogmommy- The heartbeat thing hasn't held true for me, as his has been on the higher side. My ultrasound tech (who is hilarious) just straight up said to me, "Don't listen to any of the old wives tales, they're all BS". I think it's fun to do it anyway! I've had a long wait in between scans too, but the 16 week Doppler helped a lot, and also my bump getting bigger is so reassuring. Good luck today!

wish- Thank you for the link! Good luck with the new job & have a wonderful time in Chicago! I'm sorry they pushed back your scan. I cannot wait to find out what you're having!

AFM, still feeling what might be the earliest sign of movements but I'm just not sure... I'm wearing my new maternity leggings and I'm in love lol I got them at Kohl's if anyone is interested. Heartburn has been brutal but I know I'm not helping things by eating spicy foods and tomato sauce and chocolate. I'm so much hungrier lately!

 

[3chords]

scooby - those tights sound awesome. I continued to wear my tights in the first couple of months after I had DS and they were the most comfortable thing around the house.

Juliet - I wasn't tired AT ALL with my last pregnancy and this one hit me like a ton of bricks and it also came super early. Hope you are managing by going to bed early, etc, it really does help.

star - less than 10 days until your scan! So excited for you to find out. I know you've been feeling boy...for some reason I don't have a strong feeling one way or another for you so I wouldn't be surprised either way.

dogmommy - I've also had a whole ton of ultrasounds and it will be 3 weeks between my last one and next one which is the longest yet. I don't really care, it's so helpful for peace of mind. I can find the baby easily on doppler now but I still kind of like the confirmation that she's growing which only an ultrasound can give. I wouldn't worry about having too many of them.

kjw - identical boys! My DH's best friend is an identical twin and I love looking of photos of him and his brother at his Mom's house. They were so cute. Back in the day people really used to dress them identically as well, I hear it was more common than nowadays and it's hilarious to see them. They are identical today as well, they both shave their heads but if you look at their eyes and smile you can tell it's a different person. Will be so fun for you.

I have my next scan next Tuesday, 29/08 when I'll be exactly 15w. It's just a fetal wellbeing scan, so pretty short, they make sure there is normal growth, heartbeat fine, etc. I am hoping to have one more of those before my anatomy scan at 19+2. We are having some complications, namely low PAPP-A protein in my blood work. That brought my risk of Down Syndrome to 1:167 but we had the Panorama test done so that has been ruled out. However PAPP-A is also correlated with placental insufficiency, preterm labour, IUGR and pre-eclampsia so I have a whole set of new worries. I will see the MFM hopefully in the next week or two and then my OB in a couple of weeks so we'll figure out how many extra scans I'll need and how they will monitor me for growth.

 

[AshleyButters]

Star- thank you! I still am having pretty mild symptoms so all is good here!

Dogmommy- how was your appt today?

KJW- congrats on the baby boys! Boys sure do love their mommy!

Wish- good luck on your new job! Have fun in chi town! What are you doing in chicago?

AFM- I have been having headaches here and there, but woke up with a migraine this morning I ran to starbucks and got a chai tea latte and figured since I haven't had any caffeine for a few months that it would help. Well it did!! That and cranking the A/C on in my car.

We told my in-laws friday and they were very happy! Can't wait for our appt this friday!

 

[Juliet11]

wish, GL with the new job and enjoy the trip!!!
scooby, yeah the heartburn is rough!!!! but now i haven't had any since then!
3chords, now i am not tired. well maybe a little... haha i am sure i will be tired tonight. i really should go to bed early but the kids keep staying up late and then i have to get chores done

is it okay to sometimes go a day or two without symptoms???? this is my third pregnancy, i should know but i can't remember and each pregnancy is different. i just hope things are still moving along as they should inside me.

how many weeks along are most telling family? i have only told my mom so far, i am only 5 weeks and 1 day

 

[star25]

Juliet, my tiredness was awful from the start, dd doesn't sleep through the night though and is up early so I had a lot of morning naps with her, it's starting to improve though now but only just

Wish, congratulations on the new job, enjoy your time away

Scooby, I thought I felt something a couple of weeks ago but not since so think it was gas or something haha, I can't wait to feel proper kicks, just amazing

3c, sorry about the complications, glad the panorama test ruled out any other issues, I know you will be monitored closely so that will be good for you for reassurance, bet you're looking forward to he next scan and seeing your baby girl again

 

[star25]

Juliet I went a couple days without symptoms and panicked but it's totally normal, hard not to worry I know but every time I moaned they were gone they came back he next day!

 

[Wish2BMom]

Guess I'll be checking in during my insomnia hours every night! Like clockwork, I swear - I sleep 6 hrs and POP go my eyelids!

3c - oooooh in sorry for your stack of worries! I am glad you ruled out Downs, though. I'm sure there are things to ward off the rest?

Juliet - I think a few days is normal and like star said, I bet they'll be back with a vengeance soon!

Scooby - argh that heartburn! I love what your sonographer said. My nurses at my RE office always laughed at me when I told them of the fertility 'tricks' like pineapple core. Makes me think we try so hard to believe in something that we live in the Land of Make Believe sometimes! Old wives tales are no exception!!

Ashley - ouch on the migraine but glad to know your remedy worked. I forgot to ask for decaf in my smoothie yesterday so I definitely felt the babies fluttering around during my new hire orientation!! I've only had caffeine a couple times since March or April (before pregnancy) so they def reacted! Scooby - try that and you'll be sure you feel something!

Scoob - your leggings sound amazing. I've dipped into the maternity clothes my friend gave me and may never go back!! Those and leggings and my LuLaRoe skirt - ❤️

Oh and we are going to Chicago to see Green Day play at Wrigley Field, catch a White Sox game and bum around the city. Also a Soldier Field tour and lunch with DH's aunt and uncle. Should be fun!

 

[star25]

Wow you have lots planned wish!

We just had a busy Sunday at a garlic festival they have every year here and then the evening at the circus, dd loved it and sat still the first hour mesmerised, clapping and shouting yay!
Looking forward to next week, tues dh and I are both taking the day off to have a spa day or something whilst dd is in nursery then weds is the scan and rest of the day at the theme park

Wish, I got insomnia too with dd and getting it sometimes now around 4am if dd hasn't woke up by this point I automatically wake up as it's her usual time then I can't get back to sleep even if dd is still asleep, that does my head in!

 

[koj518]

scooby - yay for movements!! I usually feel them right after I eat. I used to think it was just gas but I recently read somewhere that babies react to sugar that gets passed through the amniotic fluid so it was most likely movement and not gas this whole time!!

kjw - aww twin boys!!! so exciting!!!!

3chords - glad they're keeping a close eye on things! and its great that you get to see your LO frequently!!

Ashley - I have a friend who swears by a bit of coffee during pregnancy. When I had really bad ms she recommended having a cup of caf and decaf blend (no more than that a day)! yay for successful reveal and looking forward to your scan on Friday!

Juliet - I definitely had fluctuations with symptoms in my first tri! I told my mom around 6 weeks because she had a health scare and I wanted to lift her spirits a bit, but other than that, we told close family and friends around 11 weeks. reveals are so fun!!!

Wish - wow! sounds like you have an amazing trip planned!! Wrigley Field is really cool! (and this is coming from a life long Red Sox fan )

star - um, garlic festival!? that sounds amazing!!! do you just get to eat a lot of garlicy foods?? yummmm!!! and spa day sounds amazing too! I'm jealous!!

I'm probably missing someone.... sorry. I'm gonna blame it on my pregnancy brain coz it's been really bad these days!!

afm - we are closing on our new house on Thursday, cookout at the in-laws on Saturday, and then the big move on Sunday!!!

 

[dogmommy]

Koj congrats on the new house! It's going to be so exciting decorating it!

Ashley I haven't had any migraines yet but I'll have to remember the caffeine trick! Can't wait for your appt Friday!

Scooby I figured that the heart rate thing was probably just an old wives tale but I'm going crazy wondering the gender! I just had my blood drawn yesterday for the Natera and they said three weeks for test results! So exciting you are already feeling movements!!

Wish I'm so jealous we will be outta town in Cincinnati or else I would have made DH take me to Wrigley to see Green Day. The soldier field tour will be great, the museum campus is really great. And watch around you bc they are usually filming the show Chicago Fire in that area.

Juliet my symptoms always fluctuated! Sometimes they would be gone for days and then return.

3c that makes me feel better about scans. I know it's just sound waves but I'm worrying about every little thing. I'm sorry your tests didn't come back the way you wanted. But you will be closely monitored.

Star that sounds interesting! Glad Dd liked it. I can't wait for your scan, just a week away!

My checkup went great. I've gained 5lbs already! I had a belly before so waiting for it to look more bump like. She listened to heart beat with doppler and said it was nice and strong! They drew my blood to check for any chromosomal disorders and the gender but said it could take up to 3 weeks!

 

[star25]

Ko, haha yes lots of garlic, there's a garlic farm here so there's a garlic festival e dry year for one weekend, there's a stage and live music, a fairground, 4 bouncy castles and inflatable slides, lots of stalls, farm animals, food stalls and lots of other things
I was so unhealthy that day, hot chocolate and donuts, garlic mushrooms, steak sandwich with cheese and garlic, cheesy garlic bread, hot corn on the cob and we got a bag of mixed flavoured fudge to take to the circus that evening, I'd like to add I'm not usually that piggy haha!