Is anyone else pregnant for the first time after IVF?

[ttcbaby4us]

Do any of you have any experience with 3D scans? OH and I were looking into this and I told my Chiropracter and she advised me against it.

did she say why? My friend had one, it was amazing, bit freaky as so clear but so amazing.

She said, and put her hands up to her ears, "have you ever heard of people commenting on how cute it was when the baby is putting her hands up to her ears." I think she was implying that the baby can hear the ultrasound and it hurts them. She said that 3D ultrasounds have a higher frequency than regular 2d ultrasounds used for medicinal purpose. Anything I have read it says the frequency is the same, just a different type of program to display 3d instead of 2d. I have a doppler and I asked her about using it and she said that I shouldn't use it regularly. When I first got my doppler I asked my dr. and she said that there was no problem, she said its just sound. Now I'm confused. I am going to an OB/GYN for the rest of my pregnancy, have an appointment on Friday and I'm going to ask him what he thinks. Any research I've done showing actual stats instead of opinions say that the frequency is unaudible to the human hear. The problem is untrained sonographers and scans for extended periods of time. Nothing to do with sound but heat. Also, anything I've been reading on dopplers say that the biggest problem is causing anxiety for the mother if you cannot find the heartbeat, like when trying too early in the pregnancy.

 

[ttcbaby4us]

I have a question for you ladies: sex!? Did you Dr advise you against having sex with your DH... if not, did you wait a certain amount of time before having sex again?? My FS said no sex until a heartbeat confirmation, then after that appt we were still to scared to have sex. We waited... and after I visited with my OBGYN she recommended to wait until the 2nd trimester! Obviously, information is going to vary - but I wanted to see what your Dr's said...
Thanks!!

My Dr. said sex was fine as long as there was no spotting or bleeding. I have been spotting since 11.5 weeks, not much mind you. Dr. thinks its oversensitive cervix and doesn't seem concerned as it didn't show up on the ultrasounds, its not previa or incompetent cervix as these have been checked He said that some women spot throughout their pregnancies. Baby's heartbeat is strong and measureing bigger than normal. Poor OH hasn't had any for 10 weeks, he's extremely understanding though.

 

[babybean123]

ttcbaby4us & miss lemon,
Thanks for the info!

My DH & I waited until I was roughly 13wks. It's been a loooooong time, but we are both fearful as I miscarried in the past. And now, going through the whole IVF to finally get pg again - we'd rather go 9 months without sex to have a baby, than to have sex and risk it. Both my OBGYN & my FS said it was ok for us, but 'like everything, exercising... cleaning... work... sex... etc. "take it slow" ' HAHA what a change in your sex life, pre-preg vs. now. All for good reasons though.
I was just was curious to see if anybody was given any specifics from their Dr's.

 

[davecr033]

I have a question for you ladies: sex!? Did you Dr advise you against having sex with your DH... if not, did you wait a certain amount of time before having sex again?? My FS said no sex until a heartbeat confirmation, then after that appt we were still to scared to have sex. We waited... and after I visited with my OBGYN she recommended to wait until the 2nd trimester! Obviously, information is going to vary - but I wanted to see what your Dr's said...
Thanks!!

My doc had us stop sex for a while after I had some spotting. Overall we waited until past the 12 weeks before doing anything and you are right Miss Lemon, it does feel strange and a bit sore since its been a while. TMI - I am actually in the mode of no desire for sex at all these days. Its still fun when we do it but I don't want to jump him as much I used to for sure. Its very strange. Must be all the hormone changes.

I go in for the specialist ultrasound this thursday to check out those dark spots on her brain and meet with a genetic counselor. Keeping fingers crossed all is good. Another hurdle of worry to get past - whew!

 

[dmama]

CVS testing results indicate all clear!!! I am thrilled!!! Waiting until birth to find out the sex though...

 

[Caseys]

CVS testing results indicate all clear!!! I am thrilled!!! Waiting until birth to find out the sex though...

Yayyayayayayayayayayayayay!!!!

 

[HOPEFULL2011]

CVS testing results indicate all clear!!! I am thrilled!!! Waiting until birth to find out the sex though...

phew . brill news x

 

[HOPEFULL2011]

ttcbaby .... i thnk i would ask the OB/GYN and not really the Chiropractor. There are always people that look at the worse case scenario of tests etc ... have they been through IVF and understand the continous worry and need for peace of mind?? Prob not.

I dont think the professionals would do the tests if there was a chance of any harm to the baby.

x

 

[davecr033]

CVS testing results indicate all clear!!! I am thrilled!!! Waiting until birth to find out the sex though...

Yay - congrats!

 

[ttcbaby4us]

CVS testing results indicate all clear!!! I am thrilled!!! Waiting until birth to find out the sex though...

Thats great!

Me and OH are waiting to find out the sex too. OH says that I have to wait for the surprise!!

 

[ttcbaby4us]

ttcbaby .... i thnk i would ask the OB/GYN and not really the Chiropractor. There are always people that look at the worse case scenario of tests etc ... have they been through IVF and understand the continous worry and need for peace of mind?? Prob not.

I dont think the professionals would do the tests if there was a chance of any harm to the baby.

x

Yeah thats what I thought, she has had 3 children though and I trust that she is only trying to give me the best advise she can, although it might be more opinion than fact. she also said we don't do 3D scans here though for medical purpose (Alberta, CA). I had to make a special appointment with a company that does it privately and have to pay for it.
Anyway, I haven't cancelled my appointment and I planned on speaking to my OB/GYN on Friday about it. He is awesome and I trust he's giving me the right information.

 

[HOPEFULL2011]

12 weeks today and started bleeding really badly last night. Midwife at my local hospital said they are too busy to see me, and sent me to another hospital A&E... kept me in for 4 hours in a freezing room, took my bloods and urine but then sent me home cos scan too busy to see me. they tried to listen for heartbeats but couldnt hear anything and told me to come back tomorrow.
Bleeding getting worse. I am devastated. I am prayin our twins are ok but am losing hope.

 

[Caseys]

12 weeks today and started bleeding really badly last night. Midwife at my local hospital said they are too busy to see me, and sent me to another hospital A&E... kept me in for 4 hours in a freezing room, took my bloods and urine but then sent me home cos scan too busy to see me. they tried to listen for heartbeats but couldnt hear anything and told me to come back tomorrow.
Bleeding getting worse. I am devastated. I am prayin our twins are ok but am losing hope.

Oh no!!!! You poor thing!!!

How dare the midwife say they are too busy to see you, that's inhumane!! If I lived over there I would ring them up and give them a piece of my mind for treating you that way, grrrr.

 

[ttcbaby4us]

12 weeks today and started bleeding really badly last night. Midwife at my local hospital said they are too busy to see me, and sent me to another hospital A&E... kept me in for 4 hours in a freezing room, took my bloods and urine but then sent me home cos scan too busy to see me. they tried to listen for heartbeats but couldnt hear anything and told me to come back tomorrow.
Bleeding getting worse. I am devastated. I am prayin our twins are ok but am losing hope.

I'm Hoping and Praying for babies to be okay. Don't lose hope, bleeding can be caused by lots of different things. Keep hope and let us know how your doing. Did they give you the results of the blood and urine tests?

 

[dmama]

12 weeks today and started bleeding really badly last night. Midwife at my local hospital said they are too busy to see me, and sent me to another hospital A&E... kept me in for 4 hours in a freezing room, took my bloods and urine but then sent me home cos scan too busy to see me. they tried to listen for heartbeats but couldnt hear anything and told me to come back tomorrow.
Bleeding getting worse. I am devastated. I am prayin our twins are ok but am losing hope.

I am so praying for you my dear....Like someone here said, it could be because of other things. So many people have had bleeds and go on to deliver healthy babies. Oh, I so hope that things are okay for you. I can't believe they could not be more thorough while you were there....Don't give up hope hun!

 

[HOPEFULL2011]

Thanks lovely ladies but I am afraid after a horrendous night of hell, we have lost our babies.
12 weeks to the day. we are devastated. So I say to you all, warp yourselves in cotton wool and look after yourselves. I wish you all well and pray for each and everyone of your babies.
Bye Bye xxxx

 

[ttcbaby4us]

I am so sorry, my heart goes out to you and your OH.

 

[dmama]

Hopefull - I am so sorry for your loss dear. My thoughts with you and DH.

 

[Whitbit22]

I am so sorry for your loss Hopefull, what an awful thing to have to go through.

Caseys- what a beautiful scan pic congrats!

Dmama- glad your results came back clear hun.

It's been so long since I've posted, havent had much to update. Switched OBs to one that actually takes time to talk to his patients, and he is having me come off the Dexamethasone, such a weight lifted from my shoulders!

MS easing, hope you are all doing well.

 

[babybean123]

Hopefull, I am so so sorry. I'm truly thinking about you and your DH.