IVF BFP 'S .. The journey, the hope, the success.

[flagirlie7]

Hey all, our twins came yesterday at 2:11pm (girl) and 2:14pm (boy). She was 5 lbs 13 oz and he was 6 lbs. Feeling blessed! They are such cute tiny little ones, we adore them.

The whole thug wasn't too bad, waiting was worse than anything (we had a scheduled C and em C happened)... Spinal procedure wasn't too pleasant but I also had to hyperventilate once my legs went numb, and I tried to move/lift them w no success, I'm a freak when it comes to stuff like that. Didn't feel pain, just lots and lots of pressure! Very emotional process. Then they put same hats on them and me laying and looking at them sideways couldn't tell one from another. Trust me, they don't look anything alike. The worst part was probably having to wait to close me up with extra pushing on my tummy, almost fell nauseous. While daddy was playing with them in post op. Seemed like eternity.

Post op was final though I felt nauseous and threw up a couple times. First attempt at fb was successful but none are that so we have been using formula until my milk would show.

 

[PostalMom]

Congratulations flagirlie! !! I'm so glad everything went well. Those are great wieghts ! I hope my c sect goes as smooth.
Disney, my Dr will be giving me pitocin after my sect to prevent hemorrhage. He did it with my first set of twins. Did you get pitocin after your c sect? For your milk supply. .. take a disposable diaper and fill it with hot tap water and a ply it to your breasts. Also get a very strong breast pump. Pump very frequently as well as feed you lo. This should help increase your supply. Drink a ton of water while feeding and pumping. I turned in to a cow doing this with the twins. I was getting 8 oz from each breast every 3 hours by the time they were 1 month. My first daughter I had no good milk and ended up formula feeding after just 2 week's. Just don't give up!
So who is our next in line to give birth? Some one should make a list of the order we are in. Lol.

 

[Serenyx]

Sorry, I forgot to post an update. It took the nurses about an hour and a half to get around to discharging me after my doctor put in the discharge orders. I'm so glad to be back at home. I don't think the hemorrhaging was due to my c-section. I looked it up, and what I had would be called a delayed or secondary postpartum hemorrhage, which apparently is very rare.

DH and I always planned on having at least 2 kids. We have 3 frozen embryos (all genetically tested as normal) ready to go. We are at a loss at what to do in the future, though, given that the OB said it could very likely happen to me again. My entire pregnancy went as smoothly as possible, so this was a big (SCARY) shock for us. We definitely feel blessed to have at least one child (I her so much!) -- we don't know if it's worth the risk to go for another down the road.

My milk supply was already low, but it definitely took a hit. I'm doing my best to increase it.

I hope the blister is nothing to be worried about.

I am glad you are back home x

It is hard to know what to do for the future, do you have an appointment with your consultant again? I was just wondering if there is anyone you can ask? I can only imagine how scary it must have been

I hope your milk supply improves soon!

I did end up asking the consultant yesterday but he had no idea He said it looks like a blood vessel (which is what a pyogenic granuloma is) but advised me to see a doctor. It doesn't hurt at all, it is just inconvenient and a bit unsightly!

Hey all, our twins came yesterday at 2:11pm (girl) and 2:14pm (boy). She was 5 lbs 13 oz and he was 6 lbs. Feeling blessed! They are such cute tiny little ones, we adore them.

The whole thug wasn't too bad, waiting was worse than anything (we had a scheduled C and em C happened)... Spinal procedure wasn't too pleasant but I also had to hyperventilate once my legs went numb, and I tried to move/lift them w no success, I'm a freak when it comes to stuff like that. Didn't feel pain, just lots and lots of pressure! Very emotional process. Then they put same hats on them and me laying and looking at them sideways couldn't tell one from another. Trust me, they don't look anything alike. The worst part was probably having to wait to close me up with extra pushing on my tummy, almost fell nauseous. While daddy was playing with them in post op. Seemed like eternity.

Post op was final though I felt nauseous and threw up a couple times. First attempt at fb was successful but none are that so we have been using formula until my milk would show.

Congratulations in the safe arrival of our twins flagirlie I must admit I am terrified about the spinal, I hate not feeling in control of my own body

 

[Disneyfan88]

Hey all, our twins came yesterday at 2:11pm (girl) and 2:14pm (boy). She was 5 lbs 13 oz and he was 6 lbs. Feeling blessed! They are such cute tiny little ones, we adore them.

The whole thug wasn't too bad, waiting was worse than anything (we had a scheduled C and em C happened)... Spinal procedure wasn't too pleasant but I also had to hyperventilate once my legs went numb, and I tried to move/lift them w no success, I'm a freak when it comes to stuff like that. Didn't feel pain, just lots and lots of pressure! Very emotional process. Then they put same hats on them and me laying and looking at them sideways couldn't tell one from another. Trust me, they don't look anything alike. The worst part was probably having to wait to close me up with extra pushing on my tummy, almost fell nauseous. While daddy was playing with them in post op. Seemed like eternity.

Post op was final though I felt nauseous and threw up a couple times. First attempt at fb was successful but none are that so we have been using formula until my milk would show.

Congrats on the arrival of your twins!!! I know what you mean about feeling like it's an eternity for them to close you up. That first moment when you get to hold your babies makes it all worth it, though!

Congratulations flagirlie! !! I'm so glad everything went well. Those are great wieghts ! I hope my c sect goes as smooth.
Disney, my Dr will be giving me pitocin after my sect to prevent hemorrhage. He did it with my first set of twins. Did you get pitocin after your c sect? For your milk supply. .. take a disposable diaper and fill it with hot tap water and a ply it to your breasts. Also get a very strong breast pump. Pump very frequently as well as feed you lo. This should help increase your supply. Drink a ton of water while feeding and pumping. I turned in to a cow doing this with the twins. I was getting 8 oz from each breast every 3 hours by the time they were 1 month. My first daughter I had no good milk and ended up formula feeding after just 2 week's. Just don't give up!
So who is our next in line to give birth? Some one should make a list of the order we are in. Lol.

Thanks!! I rented a hospital grade pump even though I got a good Medela one covered by insurance for free. I was told by the hospital's lactation consultants that I needed a stronger one to build up my supply, and I can probably use my Pump in Style one to maintain it. I'm on a few different supplements that were recommended to me. I'll definitely take your advise as anything to build up my supply would be welcomed!

I didn't get Pitocin after my c-section, but I received a ton of it while in labor as well as during this past hospital stay. I was given something during my c-section as I was bleeding a lot during the operation. My doctor said that it's likely due the long labor (40 hours).

Sorry, I forgot to post an update. It took the nurses about an hour and a half to get around to discharging me after my doctor put in the discharge orders. I'm so glad to be back at home. I don't think the hemorrhaging was due to my c-section. I looked it up, and what I had would be called a delayed or secondary postpartum hemorrhage, which apparently is very rare.

DH and I always planned on having at least 2 kids. We have 3 frozen embryos (all genetically tested as normal) ready to go. We are at a loss at what to do in the future, though, given that the OB said it could very likely happen to me again. My entire pregnancy went as smoothly as possible, so this was a big (SCARY) shock for us. We definitely feel blessed to have at least one child (I her so much!) -- we don't know if it's worth the risk to go for another down the road.

My milk supply was already low, but it definitely took a hit. I'm doing my best to increase it.

I hope the blister is nothing to be worried about.

I am glad you are back home x

It is hard to know what to do for the future, do you have an appointment with your consultant again? I was just wondering if there is anyone you can ask? I can only imagine how scary it must have been

I hope your milk supply improves soon!

I did end up asking the consultant yesterday but he had no idea He said it looks like a blood vessel (which is what a pyogenic granuloma is) but advised me to see a doctor. It doesn't hurt at all, it is just inconvenient and a bit unsightly!

Thanks! We saw my OB yesterday for a follow-up post-hospital visit. DH and I asked about risks with getting pregnant again. She said that she wouldn't let what happened to me discourage us from expanding our family further if we wanted to. She advised that if we were to have another baby, she'd recommend a scheduled c-section over a VBAC to eliminate the possibility of another long labor. We'd also want to keep an eye on the size of the baby as our LO was pretty big (and overdue) at 9 lbs, 5 oz. She said that they can give me medication that would help control bleeding and help my uterus contract more to help it shrink back down faster. She said that it's possible that the long labor and excess Pitocin that I was given may have impacted my body's ability to react to my own oxytocin after birth. She did say that there are no guarantees and that I am at a higher risk of it happening again since it did happen before. I guess we just have to think about it (and we do have time). We have 3 normal embryos on ice...

I'm sure the blister is nothing, but it's probably a good idea to get it looked at. Good luck!

 

[dovkav123]

Fragile, tons congrats on your new arrivals! Love reading detail birth stories. I am so happy you are all happy and healthy! Did you pick names?
Serenyx, are you next?
Disney, I am sorry about your second visit to a hospital. Please don't get discouraged. This century medical service is so advance, you'll get help and support from the best doctors. You'll have a bigger family soon!
Now you need to focus to your little one, don't think and plan anything right now. Just enjoy this moment, cos she'll grow fast.

I was very sad to know that my movements are caused by gass. My dr. is indeed right. I felt with my hand 3 waves last night and in few minutes (Prepare TMI)-3 times gass!!!
I havn't felt anything like that in my life. I think it's a positive news, cos the baby is growing and pressing on the bowel, that's why I can feel this since my 15 week mark. The flutters I feel every day and they are stronger.
I havn't had scan since 8 weeks and I didn't feel I need it cos I am feeling great and my belly is growing. I hear the baby's heart with a stethoscope.
My anatomy scan is coming up and it can be long one. I debating if I'll do that one, maybe just a quick look at heart, stomach and bladder.
I guess on 20 week pregnancy is a good time to do it. Any advice?

I do have white cm in my 17 week, it's odorless I think It's normal.

US. ladies please avoid eating peaches, plums, nectarines, plouts cos they were recalled from Costco and Trader Joes. They are contaminated with listeria.

and all the best to all the group!

 

[PostalMom]

Dovkav, I too read about the fruit problem..it scared me because I just had my baby shower and we bought our fruit from Sam's Club. Luckily it was after the dates, and we only bought strawberries, and grapes from there. Also.. why are you reluctant to get scans? Your growth scams are very important. They give you a very good look at the lo and make sure everything is on track. I'm sure for my next one next friday. I love the growth scans. I also get a scan sometimes weekly, but at least every 2 weeks. All of my drs have assured me that it's safe. Is there something i don't know?

 

[mizuno]

Hey all, our twins came yesterday at 2:11pm (girl) and 2:14pm (boy). She was 5 lbs 13 oz and he was 6 lbs. Feeling blessed! They are such cute tiny little ones, we adore them.

The whole thug wasn't too bad, waiting was worse than anything (we had a scheduled C and em C happened)... Spinal procedure wasn't too pleasant but I also had to hyperventilate once my legs went numb, and I tried to move/lift them w no success, I'm a freak when it comes to stuff like that. Didn't feel pain, just lots and lots of pressure! Very emotional process. Then they put same hats on them and me laying and looking at them sideways couldn't tell one from another. Trust me, they don't look anything alike. The worst part was probably having to wait to close me up with extra pushing on my tummy, almost fell nauseous. While daddy was playing with them in post op. Seemed like eternity.

Post op was final though I felt nauseous and threw up a couple times. First attempt at fb was successful but none are that so we have been using formula until my milk would show.

Congrats flagirlie!!!
I did not know that the anesthetic can make you feel nauseous. That sounds horrible - to throw up after you've gotten stitches in your abdomen. Ouch! But it's all worth it in the end!

 

[Disneyfan88]

Dovkav - I agree with PostalMom. Scans are really important in making sure that everything is ok with your LO. If a problem is identified, scans can make it possible to address it early.

DH and I got the call from Costco about the peaches we bought several weeks ago. We ate them during the week leading up to delivery.

 

[Disneyfan88]

Oh yeah - I don't think I ever posted a picture of our baby girl. This was taken the morning after she was born. She lost a little bit of weight after the picture was taken but has since gained it back (2.5 weeks later). Her cheeks are less round now, but they are still pinchably cute.

 

[flagirlie7]

Disney she is precious! We came home yesterday evening, straight into our new house and the place is a mess plus my routine is like nothing before, if you can even call it routine. Keep forgetting taking my meds lol and checking my sugar. It's a lot of work those two I tell ya. Constant. They are not exactly in the same schedule and he's a little fuss - takes him forever to go back to sleep after eating. On a bright side, I got my milk in, although he did not want to latch today. I keep pumping though. I am still in a lot of pain, but only taking Motrin, as Percocet was making me dizzy.

 

[PostalMom]

Wow I just measured my Fundal height for the fun of it. . I'm measuring 41 weeks. Lol. My belly is now 44.5 inches around. I'm huge!! I did get my crib today! ! Yeah!! I'm so excited! Now I'm just waiting on dh to finish going thru his things in our room so we can rearrange the bedroom to accommodate the crib. I've given up on hoping to move before the babies come. I better just "nursery up" here so I feel a little more prepared. On top of getting my crib, I also bought crib sheets and mattress protectors, diapers,wipes, organic soaps and lotions etc, socks, hats, sun shades for the van and so on. I only have 3 items left on my list. I'm so happy to feel prepared. Btw. If any of you ladies are on a budget, ikea has great prices, jersey cotton crib sheets 2 for $10, mattress protectors 6.99, my crib was 189. And has 3 drawers under it, bought the best mattress for 100. Price shopping I think it was a great deal. They also carry a lot of the old fashioned wooden block kind of toys very inexpensive. I plan on buying all of them as the boys are age appropriate.

 

[PostalMom]

Disney, what a cutie pie! I can't believe how big she is!
Flagirlie7, I'm so happy for you. So lucky to bring then home to the new place. We are stuck in limbo. It really sucks. I have this strong need to assemble my crib, and basicly start nesting. Our problem is, our home in the country....Dh has to install and hook up the septic, ac, electric, and fresh water. Then get inspections done. Our current house. .. Dh and I ripped out our bathroom shower over a year ago. Well construction halted work with everything going on. So i stayed up past 5 am Sunday night obsessing and freaking out.. I can't bring 2 new borns home to a house with exposed dirt in the bathroom, torn out drywall, etc. It's dusty, dirty, moist. So my Dh said we will move our bedroom into the living room ( I'm great with that due to bed rest) he is picking up the new shower tonight. And we will be putting new flooring down too. So we will be delayed moving again, but we were going to have to fix this house to sell it any way. Friday is my monthly growth Scan at my specialist. I can't wait to see how much the boys weigh now. Yeah!!

 

[flagirlie7]

Yeah the new house is great, no cat hair, but boxes and stuff everywhere. One box at a time, daily if I can. Can't get much done with these guys.

 

[Luciola]

Congratulations Flagirlie!! And your new house! We too only just moved a week ago to a new house, unpacked half then had to pack for our holidays in Europe! With lots of cat hairs ! We have 4 cats.

Disney your little princess is so tiny and adorable!

As for me - big surprise 2 days ago at my anatomy scan: our baby girl turned out to be a boy! Aaa agh! Can't believe it - my husband only just managed to pronounce that long French girl's name as he doesn't speak French at all. Now another round of name brainstorming for the baby boy!

 

[MishC]

Hi ladies - I've not been on here for a while - Its summer school holidays in the UK so i'm quite busy with my daughter.

Flagirlie - Huge congratulations on the birth of your twins. Do they have names yet? I'm glad it all went smooth for you. How long did you stay in hospital for?

Disney - Sorry to hear about all your drama! How are you getting on now? Your daughter looks really cute! How ar you finding motherhood?

Postal - lol @ 44.5inchs, that's huge! I got to 44inches with my daughter but I was full term. Everyone kept telling me how huge I was. What date is your section booked in for?

Luciola - Wow I bet that was a bit of a shock! Good luck with thinking of names!

AFM - I've had a couple of scans. I'm having a girl which is great as its what my daughter wants. I have a fair few problems with my placenta so I have lots of scans booked in. I'm at high risk for pre-eclampsia and IUGR so been monitored very closely.

 

[flagirlie7]

Yuna and Liam! They are a handful and so different. Some days are easier than others too, especially when it comes to sleep. We left hospital on Thursday (section was on Monday).

 

[MishC]

That's great!

Anyone know how plex is getting on?

 

[Disneyfan88]

Thanks everyone! Motherhood is wonderful. Audrey is keeping me very busy (and very tired!). Breastfeeding didn't go so well since the hospital had me supplement with a bottle -- her latch was poor before, but she's also lazy at the breast given that my milk supply is still pitiful and it's more work to get milk than getting it from the bottle. I'm pumping every time the baby eats, so she's getting breast milk and formula at each feeding. I'm on a couple of supplements and am pumping extra whenever I can, but it's hard to find time when DH is at work. I'm only able to provide 30-50% of her meal quota but am hopeful that things will improve.

Good news is that I've been feeling better physically, and there have been no more trips to the hospital. I still have some tenderness around my incision, but I feel pretty normal otherwise. I can't wait to stop taking my iron supplement (twice daily) as it's a pain to make sure that I'm taking it on an empty stomach when I need to keep my calories up for milk production (I have to take it at least 2 hours after eating and one hour before eating, which means I must go at least 3 hours without eating anything when I take it).

 

[PostalMom]

Disney, don't give up! Keep trying to build your milk supply. At worse case, you pump for her. Bottles are so much easier for babies to use, so they do get lazy. Once you have a good milk supply it will just flow out of you. I pumped for 4 months with my twins(first set). Beat feed one and bottle fed the other.
I keep having breast feeding dreams lately. I'll take it as a good sign. I already have colostrum. It's not leaking enough to wear a pad yet, but enough so go thru a tshirt at times. In my dreams robbie has a hard time at the beginning of feedings but they both catch on fast. Also in my dreams I bring them home on day 5. I pray that that's what happens. If I can keep these boys in. . Woohoo. I have my perinatal dr today with the 4d sonogram. I can't wait to know what they wiegh now! !

 

[flagirlie7]

Disney, I am having same issues. Babies did latch on in the post op, but refused the second time, screaming off hunger. Not sure they even got anything the first time. And I have been without food since midnight. So hospital offered little formula nursers and they got used to it fast, they don't want to latch anymore. I still try here and there. But I keep pumping whenever I can and it's hard to keep it regular around two! She has been more fussy with powder formula, so I give her 50% my milk and rest liquid formula. He gets mostly powder, occasionally my milk. Oh well. That's life I guess. Told hospital they should have tried and helped me more!