Buddies wanted--Starting IVF April 2013-June 2013!

[~Brandy~]

mmbelle & babylove I'm so so sorry to hear about your losses.

Babylove - were your twins identical or fraternal?

As for me ~ I had a scare on Saturday... I won't up to lots of red red red blood. Went to the ER and everything was ok. Today is the first day that I'm no longer spotting. I went to see my specialist yesterday and everything seemed ok... they believe I over worked myself during the week and that my placenta made have detached a little. HOWEVER, I have to go back today. The technician believes that two weeks ago my identical twins were separated by a membrane and as of Saturday it looks like they are no longer separated ... They didn't seem too worried as both babies are measuring to date with great heartbeats. Still scary!

Hi August! I actually read about this on another forum where someone had something very similar happen with the membrane... Turns out that they didn't have the resolution on the ultrasound turned up to the max. Apparently once they realized the issue they were able to see that the membrane was still there.

 

[1babydreamer]

Babylove, I'm so sorry for your losses . It's heartbreaking after all this struggle to finally get pregnant. My thoughts are with you and mmbelle.

August, that is very scary indeed!! So glad that your little ones are okay!

Brandy, How are you and your little ones?

Mission, how are you feeling? One more day till beta test!!

Good luck today at transfer Mrs. T!! I'll be sending you tons of sticky

Starlight, hope you and you're little one are doing well!

Scerena and Bma, how goes the second tri?

AFM, I had a strange night. I woke up three times to pee, which sadly is normal for me lately because of the prednisone I'm on, but I had a very strange feeling in my abdomen. It was like a tightening of a drum inside with some pulling cramps. When I stretch I feel a tightness down inside. Don't think I've felt that before but who knows what it means?
I also had strange dreams. That happened last time too but I know it's too early for any real symptoms. It's so had because I'm on so many different things; prednisone, progesterone, estrace, baby aspirin, and my prenatals! So many pills!

 

[~Brandy~]

I am great baby dreamer thanks for asking! Saw the little ones yesterday and they were cutting laps all over the place in their sacs it was so cute… One had hiccups so we watched that one for a while

 

[Bma11]

Babydreamer- let's hope those are all sticky bfp signs!!!

Second trimester is great. A little more energy But not much. Still need a nap!
I saw my little ones today. We are pretty sure that they are still boy and girl twins! Will see the high risk doctor next Wednesday for the second tri screening and I'm sure he will be able to confirm that. My emotions are all over the place. Starting fights with DH, getting emotional watching criminal minds, getting really emotional when I learn of miscarriages and what not. Everything is magnified.

I wish everyone the best

 

[Breaking Dawn]

Hi Ladies..

I dropped in last month during IUI #5...it was a BFN.

We decided to jump into ivf rather then take time off or another IUI.

Today was CD3 appt and I start gonal f today.

Nervous but ready to get this going.

I read on this thread ir anothe ivf thread that it's good to eat protein before retrieval... is that right?

I hope I can join you and ask all my questions!

 

[~Brandy~]

Hi Ladies..

I dropped in last month during IUI #5...it was a BFN.

We decided to jump into ivf rather then take time off or another IUI.

Today was CD3 appt and I start gonal f today.

Nervous but ready to get this going.

I read on this thread ir anothe ivf thread that it's good to eat protein before retrieval... is that right?

I hope I can join you and ask all my questions!

Welcome Breaking!


How exciting is that to finally get started! You must be on a short protocol then?

Protein helps with egg quality that is my understanding. Low carb helps reduce the crazy bloat you get during and after stimms due to the ovaries being stimulated.

 

[Breaking Dawn]

Thanks Brandy.

It's been a bit emotional the past few days. Sometimes I feel that I can't believe I'm on this journey..you know what I mean. the realization of doingivf.

But i'm feeling better each day.

Thanks for the tips!

 

[Bma11]

Welcome breaking dawn!!! Ask away

I'd look into meditation during your ivf cycle to help calm and relax you. I did this and I loved it.

I have some on email if it is something you'd want... Just pm me with your email and ill send it over.

I can't believe I forgot that I had these on my email!!!

 

[Mrs. T]

Well girls, transfer was great and I am officially PUPO!!! RE transferred two strong good quality embies (1 grade 4 which is the best and 1 grade 3) aaaannnd the one I was told had arrested on Monday did keep developing and is now a morula and if keeps developing overnight they are gonna freeze it! Wow! I was having panic attacks all morning thinking the clinic was gonna call and say they had all arrested but I ended up with more than I even thought I had left. RE said that the two he transferred look better quality than he usually sees. I am so happy!

 

[mission_mommy]

Baby dreamer- am feeling fine hun...just very hungry all the time.
I hope you get that bfp soon..takes so much stress off...
A symptom which never happened before sounds good to me...I had a leg pain which I never had before and I think that was a sign.

Mrs t- congratulations on being pupo!!!!!!

Breaking Dawn.-welcome!!!

 

[scerena]

mmbelle & babylove I am so so sorry for your losses we are all here for you at this heartbreaking time thinking of you both and keeping you in my prayers

 

[scerena]

1babydreamer 2nd tri is real good thanks, I'm hoping they're all signs for you Hun

breaking dawn gl with your IVF and yes eat LOADS of protein

mrsT congrats on being PUPO got everything crossed for you

mission your tests are looking fab!!!

brandy glad your scan went well and babies are doing good

hi to everyone else

 

[~Brandy~]

Congrats Mrs. T! PUPO ;-) When's you're otd? Will you test early?

 

[Mrs. T]

My OTD isn't until Tues the 17th! Literally a TWW! I am a POAS addict so yeah but I have to be careful because they made me take an hcg shot on day of ER and again this past Monday. They said it helps the lining. So that's gonna be in my system until about at least the 12th which will be 8dpt.

 

[~Brandy~]

My OTD isn't until Tues the 17th! Literally a TWW! I am a POAS addict so yeah but I have to be careful because they made me take an hcg shot on day of ER and again this past Monday. They said it helps the lining. So that's gonna be in my system until about at least the 12th which will be 8dpt.

haha yep me too. I tested the shot all the way out so when the line came back I knew it was real

Not saying you should do that... but it's an option

 

[Mrs. T]

I will. I always end up testing out the trigger. LOL! I will keep you all posted.

 

[mission_mommy]

so i had my first beta today and it is 612..yay!!
having anther beta this saturday...hoping and praying it doubles !
Am officially preggers!

 

[Mrs. T]

Wowee!!! What a great first beta!!! I wonder how many you have in there. Yay!!! Congratulations!!!

 

[1babydreamer]

so i had my first beta today and it is 612..yay!!
having anther beta this saturday...hoping and praying it doubles !
Am officially preggers!

Yay Mission!! That's a fantastic first beta!! I bet you've got twins in there!! This is becoming the IVF multiples thread!!

 

[~Brandy~]

Whoaw Mission how many sticky beans do you have snuggled in there!!!?