December IVFers

[Nolimitxox]

Congrats dogmommy!!! So exciting! Merry Christmas!

I'm sorry Myshel, The Holidays are hard enough Sending hugs

 

[Lucinda7981]

Congrats dogmommy!!!!
Treasured that's so exciting....
Myshelsong keep us posted!

 

[firstbaby25]

Had a negative today which I believe I can trust so now just waiting for af and it is my turn!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas friends!

Merry Christmas sorry about as my great friend Dory says 'just keep swimming' - it'll be our turn soon enough.

 

[firstbaby25]

Keeping everything crossed for you Lucinda. My beta isn't until Tuesday as well.

Well yesterday I broke down and bought a frer I took it and got a line. I was worried about the Booster I did last Sunday so I decided to take a frer and I believe the line is getting darker! Then I took a digital and got a pregnant! Is this really it?!?!?!!

Congratulations you

 

[Myshelsong]

Af is here so I am officially on my FET cycle!
Although I am disappointed we didn't get a natural positive I never expected it and af is here so it is time to move forward. My Drs appointment is in three days then onto estrogen pills for ten days! Let's see what those do to me hahaha.

 

[dogmommy]

Sorry you didn't a natural Bfp myshelsong. I'm excited for you to start your FET.

AFM beta came in really low today at 64. My nurse was happy it was over 25 but she said it is on the low end. After the research I did I thought I would be closer to 300 I go back Thursday and hoping it's doubling or tripling!

 

[Lucinda7981]

Just got beta....nurse said it was perfect....no more betas just would have to wait for ob apt and ultrasound.....which if I'm 4 was that's another 2 to 3 weeks :/

 

[Lucinda7981]

Dog mommy how many dpt are you.?......if I recall you were only one day ahead of me, right?
Crossing my fingers it doubles

 

[dogmommy]

I'm 13dp5dt. That's great! Did she tell you your numbers?

 

[Lucinda7981]

Dogmommy she said it was 167

 

[Lucinda7981]

I think they are focused on the numbers progressing and not so much how low you start.......

 

[dogmommy]

Thanks Lucinda. I will find out tomorrow what is going on!

 

[treasured]

Lucinda and dogmommy! Congrats!!! How exciting my nurse also said try not to stress about the numbers anything abover 50 is a really strong babe of succesful pregnancy! I say relax but I'm currently still t taking ptenancy tests to prove to myself a whole week after beta 😂

What's everyone's plans for new year? Xxx

 

[Lucinda7981]

Dogmommy hopefully you get your results nice and early!
I unfortunately did my labs at 6:30 at labcorp and didn't get my results until after 5:30 pm :/
I have scheduled my 2 ultrasounds that are required by my RE in order to be released to ob. Hope i see hb
As for New Years I have nothing planned.....need to focus on getting another job:/

 

[dogmommy]

Ugh got my results already.....104. Not quite double but higher. Repeat again in two days. Nurse is optimistic but I have my fears... Trying to remain positive as I did have a raise in 48 hours. I've read sometimes it can take 72 hours to double. Definitely on the low end of the hcg chart. Fingers crossed.

We have new years plans to go out in the city. Just depends on what news I get on Saturday.

Lucinda and treasured when are your first scans?

 

[Lucinda7981]

Ugh got my results already.....104. Not quite double but higher. Repeat again in two days. Nurse is optimistic but I have my fears... Trying to remain positive as I did have a raise in 48 hours. I've read sometimes it can take 72 hours to double. Definitely on the low end of the hcg chart. Fingers crossed.

We have new years plans to go out in the city. Just depends on what news I get on Saturday.

Lucinda and treasured when are your first scans?

Hey it went up so thats good...fingers it goes up even higher for Sat :0 When would you do scans?
my clinic is in st louis, mo and im in fl so im on my own for a lot of this :/
my scans are: jan 10th and the 24th which clinic calculates is 6 wks and 8wks gestation. I also have my first OB scheduled for sat the 14th of jan but might cancel that one as im really having a hard time believing im really pregnant to the point i havent told dh yet :/ Im hoping that once i see a hb i'll believe it....im fearful i'll go for scan and no hb as ive experienced that before.

 

[Nolimitxox]

Ugh got my results already.....104. Not quite double but higher. Repeat again in two days. Nurse is optimistic but I have my fears... Trying to remain positive as I did have a raise in 48 hours. I've read sometimes it can take 72 hours to double. Definitely on the low end of the hcg chart. Fingers crossed.

We have new years plans to go out in the city. Just depends on what news I get on Saturday.

Lucinda and treasured when are your first scans?

Hey it went up so thats good...fingers it goes up even higher for Sat :0 When would you do scans?
my clinic is in st louis, mo and im in fl so im on my own for a lot of this :/
my scans are: jan 10th and the 24th which clinic calculates is 6 wks and 8wks gestation. I also have my first OB scheduled for sat the 14th of jan but might cancel that one as im really having a hard time believing im really pregnant to the point i havent told dh yet :/ Im hoping that once i see a hb i'll believe it....im fearful i'll go for scan and no hb as ive experienced that before.

Dogmommy: HCG is unlikely to true double this early in a pregnancy. Baby is so small s/he doesn't put out many hormones, and growth while substantial on a micro sale is still that, micro. Hormones start to true double when you hit the 6 to 7 week mark, do not distress. Mine did not true double until after 6 weeks and baby boy was healthy at the time. There is a normal low end and a normal high end because these standards are also that, normal - so just kick your feet up, eat some protein packed food and try to enjoy your pregnancy.

Lucinda: You should tell DH - heartbeat or not you are pregnant. Don't diminish this significant triumph because it may not last, enjoy it because it's happening You too dogmommy.

My best advice for you ladies, coming from a women who experienced a pregnancy that ended in miscarriage, whatever will be, will be. There is not a thing you can do to cause a miscarriage (I mean you could but none of us are shooting up heroin so this scenario does not apply) And there is nothing you can do to prevent one either. Please, breathe, enjoy every single moment because you never know if it will last. And while that fear will exist until you hold your angels, this is what you faught for. This is your trophy. We've been stressed for years fighting to obtain what you have just earned. Relish in the moment. Tell your hubbies, celebrate, you have EARNED this.

 

[Sophie2015]

Hi ladies. I've been following along and want to wish all those with BFPs a huge congratulations!!
I'd also like to say a few things about your betas having been through this 5 times already and also I'm an RN who works in women's health, preemies, and newborn care. An initial low beta is fine. It's the doubling rate that is important and it should double even in the very early days of pregnancy. However doubling every 48 hours isn't required although it should double every 72 hours until it reaches 1000 at which point the doubling time increases to 96 hours. Having said that MANY MANY pregnancies are healthy with low and slow to double betas. Also MANY are not healthy with high and fast doubling betas. Of my 5 losses 4 of my betas started well over 100 (my 15 week loss my initial beta before AF was even due was 378). All my betas nearly tripled every 48 hours. And yet none of my babies were healthy. But I was also in my 40s with all my pregnancies.
My point: please don't worry if your number is low, if it doubles slow, etc. Honestly it really doesn't indicate anything other than YOU ARE PREGNANT!! Try to relax and wait for your first scan. Betas are great but sometimes I think they cause more worry than is needed.
Again congrats to you all!!!!!

 

[Lucinda7981]

thanks nolimit for your words.....i needed that! I guess the fact that i resigned from my job and pregnancy is scary but ive endured worse....so this to shall pass. Everything happens for a reason and even though i might question it at the moment....it'll make sense in the future and make me stronger!
So heres to BFP and a wonderful 2017.....this will be our yr ladies
Nolimit are you sticking with your RE for your next IVF or seeking any second opinions? I only ask because i was with 2 previous clinics before i found the one i was comfortable with. I loved my clinic so much that when i moved to fl and my RE at the clinic in NY left the practice i decided i wanted to stay with the company/practice but at a location that would be a little closer and cost efficient since im out of pocket.

 

[dogmommy]

Thank you so much for the advice. I really do need to get off Google and enjoy this pregnancy. I booked an ultrasound for next Thursday so I am very excited. Thank you for all the encouraging words it really has helped calm my nerves.