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

[mission_mommy]

BMA- wow...that must be amazing to be feeling your little ones..but how do you tell who iss moving...

 

[Bma11]

Good question. My boy is on my right in breech & my girl is on my left sideways(transverse) for now. So, I think I know who is moving depending on the side I feel it on. I could totally be wrong!!!

But it is amazing!

 

[mission_mommy]

BMA- ohhh.I get it now!! Truly amazing!

 

[augustluvers]

Bma ~ Yay for feeling the babies... isn't it just awesome? I've been feeling mine for about a week now. Usually only when I'm in bed resting.

As for me... my ultrasound went great on Friday! All of the babies are growing perfectly and there are no concerns for downs or spinal bifida. My specialist said that obviously the babies are doing great and he was really upset that my NP scared me with the results of the AFP test. Funny thing is that she said the test was positive and extremely high however my specialist showed me the cut off number is 4.5 and mine came back at 4.58 so no worries. LOL The specialist is so happy with the growth of the triplets. He said they are all growing as if they are alone in there and not fighting for food. They each weigh 5oz.

I also got to find out the gender of all the babies.... I'm having all GIRLS!!!! OH dear Lord, my poor husband is outnumbered greatly now! Even our dog is a girl

 

[mission_mommy]

Yay!!! That's so awesome August.. All girls!!!
So glad they are all doing fine and growing well.

AFM- had a great morning today....my scan went really well ..we got to see two heartbeats!!! Yayy!!!
Baby a was 6w6d with a hb of 130 bpm and baby b was 6w5d with a HB of 115 bpm.
I am so happy!!

 

[augustluvers]

Yay!!! That's so awesome August.. All girls!!!
So glad they are all doing fine and growing well.

AFM- had a great morning today....my scan went really well ..we got to see two heartbeats!!! Yayy!!!
Baby a was 6w6d with a hb of 130 bpm and baby b was 6w5d with a HB of 115 bpm.
I am so happy!!

Aww thank you mission!

Congrats on the twins! Such an awesome feeling when you get to see/hear the heartbeats. I'm so happy that your twins are growing well

 

[Bma11]

Oh I'm so happy for you August!!! How great that they are healthy!!! && girls what another blessing. DH will have to work lots!!

I've been feeling my babies for a couple of weeks but as of last week I could actually feel a kick from the outside. DH, my step daughter and my mom got to feel them kick this weekend too! So cool!

Mission- let is know about the scan ASAP! Good luck

 

[mission_mommy]

BMA- my scan went well hun...I already posted about it..see my previous post!!! Am too lazy to post again

 

[Bma11]

Haha! I totally overlooked your post. I was just about to have my morning nap.., (work was slow) yay! I'm so happy for you.

 

[mission_mommy]

Never mind... Thank you so much hun!

 

[scerena]

ladies sorry I haven't really been on, I will try my hardest to catch up a bit...

brandy feeling baby(s) is am amazing feeling isn't it I've found the past week the kicks have got a lot stronger and movement compared to a few weeks ago it's for sure harder- and I imagine they will be even stronger in a few more weeks

August aw sorry to hear about your scare I'm so pleased you've got the all clear with the triplets
5oz is brilliant my baby girl weighed 5oz at my 16w3d scan so they're all right on track well done you and babies
All girls- how amazing for you poor oh they will be his little princess'

mission your scan and heartbeats all sounds so good lovely measurements so happy for you!!!

brandy glad all is fine with babies your scan pic is gorgeous

 

[mission_mommy]

Well ladies I have a question for you all...when did you stop progesterone and estrogen cold turkey....when were you released to obgyn?
My nurse told that I would be released by 9 weeks and also would be asked to stop meds and pio..am scared to stop so early...I heard most of them continue till 12 weeks

 

[Bma11]

I stopped the progesterone at 12 weeks and saw my obgyn at 8 weeks, but I was not released from fertility clinic until 12 weeks. Just make sure they tell you why and get your numbers and just make sure you are confident and comfortable. Also, just express how you are nervous to stop taking the progesterone so soon.

 

[~Brandy~]

Well ladies I have a question for you all...when did you stop progesterone and estrogen cold turkey....when were you released to obgyn?
My nurse told that I would be released by 9 weeks and also would be asked to stop meds and pio..am scared to stop so early...I heard most of them continue till 12 weeks

You sound like me.. I was scared to stop poi after previous losses. I told my doc no way and stayed on the poi for a week longer than he wanted me to. Then I talked him into progesterone vaginal capsules till I am 14 weeks... Yes I'm paranoid.

 

[~Brandy~]

The trimesters have me so confused. When are you girls considering yourself out of the first tri? I found a calculator online and some give different time frames for twins as well as with ivf...

 

[mission_mommy]

Thank you BMA and brandy. I wrote a mail to my nurse with all my concerns and asked her to talk to the doctor. Hope I get my answers and they have me continue the progesterone. they also had me order endometrin vaginal suppositories along with my fet medications. I guess after stopping pio they will have me continue on them.
Another question..did you continue with your old obgyn or found a new one...what should I do to find a good obgyn...I mean what do I look for when searching for one???

 

[~Brandy~]

Thank you BMA and brandy. I wrote a mail to my nurse with all my concerns and asked her to talk to the doctor. Hope I get my answers and they have me continue the progesterone. they also had me order endometrin vaginal suppositories along with my fet medications. I guess after stopping pio they will have me continue on them.
Another question..did you continue with your old obgyn or found a new one...what should I do to find a good obgyn...I mean what do I look for when searching for one???

I love my fertility doctor and hated being released from him. I asked him for a recommendation of who he thought would give me the best personalized care. I ended up going with his recommendation and have been super happy!

Btw my fs released me at 10 weeks but told me if I need anything and don't get my answer quick enough or the response I want from the other doctors to call him.

 

[Bma11]

I stayed with my obgyn. She was the one who referred me to my RE. My best friend delivered three boys with this dr and another friend delivered one as well. The reason I chose to go to her was because I was using a obgyn in my hometown that delivered at a crappy hospital. I live close enough to houston, so I decided I wanted to be close to Texas children's hospital etc. Also, my doctor is a woman and listens and actually sits there and talks to me. She isn't the warmest, but I like that. She assertive and that's what I need because I don't know everything.

So, whatever hospital you want to deliver at, find a obgyn that delivers there. And I'd ask about how many twin deliveries they have done etc.

 

[Bma11]

Brandy- no one told me about that but my boss said his wife was out of first trimester at 16 weeks.... Is that what the ivf or twins thing said for you? I figured it was the same but I guess not.

 

[~Brandy~]

Brandy- no one told me about that but my boss said his wife was out of first trimester at 16 weeks.... Is that what the ivf or twins thing said for you? I figured it was the same but I guess not.

The twin calculator says I was out of first tri on September 16 but I would have only been 10.5 weeks. I guess I will just assume that 13 weeks put me into 2nd trimester since it's about a 3rd of a singletons normal gestation...