IVF sucess now in 1st Trimester

[Peachy1584]

Yeah the waiting is a real suck fest. It just pisses me off and I feel cheated because I've waited for this moment for over 2 years and I can't really be happy and celebrate it yet. Seems like a lot of women that do ivf have a glitch or 2 with their pregnancies and things turn out fine. I was worried about not having symptoms and now I'd give anything for the nausea to stop and to have a little energy for an hour. That being said if it does go away now I'll panic. Can't win lol!

Pcsoph your dad is an ass and I have one that's exactly the same. I haven't spoken to him in quite a while. My parents are divorced though so I really feel bad for your mom as she will miss your sis and her children. Hope you can make them feel better. Or even better hopefully he realizes what an ass he was and makes amends himself.

 

[pcsoph2890]

Bought some in between trousers today from local supermarket. can get them on, but boy could I do them up?? No chance whatsoever........ they'll be going back tomorrow!

So looked at New look maternity site (for UK girls) quite a lot of stuff, cheap and quite quite stylish too. Not sure what the selection will be like in store, But quite pleased with the selection.

 

[wellsk]

Pcsoph... The selection in the shops is relatively small, their selection online is much bigger!
I have some maternity jeans from there, they're so comfy! And reasonably priced

Bma, I did write back to you but I don't think it posted... I'm seeing my midwife on Tuesday so I'll ask her then

 

[aimze]

New look online have some great maternity stuff...

I wore a pair of shorts a week ago an the button unpopped...been wearing them buttonless ever since..great invention! X

 

[pcsoph2890]

yeah think i'll be purchasing a number of items from there probably next month.
Got loads of tops, so i'm sorted with those.
Gonna get a pair of jeans black & blue
couple of wrap dresses for work - they'll expand as i get bigger
work trousers
a tunic type dress.
Pair of casual trouers such as cargo pants

Reckon that should see me through til Feb!
Not going to go too mad on clothes to be honest want clothes that will see me through from being smaller to bigger.

 

[aimze]

Yea i agree Soph ..im thinking lots of stretchy maxy dresses!

Wish my scan was today...feeling anxious now! X

 

[pcsoph2890]

Aimze - it'll soon come round - it's tomorrow isn't it??

Yes agree stretchy clothing, bearing in mind we'll be preg over winter so at least we can layer up and not be too hot!
My winter coat will be big enough for me as it's a kind of triangle shape and plenty of room to expand in.

 

[aimze]

Yup tomorrow...I have waves of expecting the worst but then feel optimistic that our lil bean is still with us...

I just feel so sad that if this doesn't work unless a miracle occurs we'll never have our own kids...we can't afford ivf anytime soon...& I honestly wonder whether fertility isn't my only issue an whether I can even carry to full term...

I know adoption is an option but I want my own bump, an our baby...is that wrong?

Someone @ wrk said to me "if it doesn't work just keep having ivf till it does" yea ok..you're paying right?

I also don't think im strong enough for the egg donation programme...I would think too much about what my eggs became, whether they're happy, what they look like, do they know they're donor?

Ahhhhh please be tucked in little one.....

 

[wellsk]

I know exactly how you feel aimze. I know I'm pregnant now, but I can't see giving birth or holding my little one clearly, I keep thinking the worst and that I won't get that far. That's a terrible way to look at it, but I don't want to get too excited thinking I'm going to be disappointed.

I'm not sure I could do IVF again, not just for financial reasons, but due to the emotional impact. I think I'd be more likely to go down the adoption route.
Someone said the same to me about IVF; saying that you can always do it again if it goes wrong. They don't understand how emotionally and physically straining it can be! And I had an uncomplicated treatment.

I've also had the mum of a friend who lost a baby not long before I got my BFP say 'at least your baby won't die!'
Just shows how ill informed people are...

I'm sure your scan will go perfectly tomorrow aimze and you'll see your gorgeous little one

 

[bbblues]

Aimze saying lots of prayers for your scan tomorrow

I have scan tomorrow also and next tues I see my OB. I believe I get released from the specialist around week 10 which is not too far away. Does anyone else feel like this is going fast?

Peachy thought I was the only one that felt like garbage. Lol thought there was something wrong with me. I was actually ill for the first time yesterday. Not too bad since I'm 8 weeks 2 days. 4 more weeks to go.

I bought a pair of maternity shorts the other day from old navy and they are the best things. I also got a dress and a tankini bathing suit top. I'm thinking ill be ok with clothes until fall.

 

[Oculi83]

Hi ladies,

How's everyone doing?

Just a quick update:
I had my first appointment with a regular OB today and got to see my little one again today.
Everything seems to be ok. I'm 8w5d today and baby measures 2,1cm. It kinda looks like a gummybear now. Lol! On August 5 I'll go for the down syndrome screening.
The only thing that kinda sucks is that I got a cyst on my right ovary. but they said it's pretty common after IVF and that it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[pcsoph2890]

Aimze - i know what you mean about donation - definately couldnt do it - not knowing whether it worked with our eggs etc for someone else and our little genetic child was running round somewhere else?? I think you have to be amazingly selfless to do it and i for one am not that! (possibly after 15 kids then i might consider it and got pregnant without any issue or had a reserve of 20 blasts in freezer for us!)

Re the test also - you have now gone past the time of the last one - it's still clinging in there at the moment - so that can only be a good thing. It's probably shot up and grown loads as you said it is only out by a few days wasn't it, so chances are it's grown or it might always just be a little behind average measurements. Each little one is different and grow at different paces - they say that it grows not only in length but the arms and legs shoot out - so it could have been having a growth spurt sideways and internally rather than crown to rump - which is what they measure at that stage!
Keep positive we are all rooting for you tomorrow (and if all good get those scan photos!)

I am now offically 10 weeks actually pregnant - can't believe it has gone so quick, it doesn't seem like the 7th jan when we had our 1st appt at the hosptial to discuss options.... crazy!!!
it's now the size of a prune 1.5inch long and a 1/4 of the way through the pregnancy!

 

[hmommy219]

Soph, 10 weeks already!! wow!! I was sorry to hear about the issues you were having with your dad. Seems to me that he has some problems. I hope things change for the better with time.

Aimze, thinking of you for tomorrow. I hope you have wonderful news to report to us.... I just know you will!!

AFM, my ultrasound is at 2;45 today and I'm already flipping out
Can't help but go to the dark side of course: my betas were the lowest on this thread, no symptoms, 3 embryos put in and only one (according to the numbers) implanted????? How the heck does that happen? I don't know.... I'm scared I'm going to see an empty sac, or a little bean that stopped progressing over the past couple of weeks. I even went to mass yesterday (first time in years..other than weddings and communions) just to pray that I have a sac, with a baby, with a heartbeat...

Its amazing to think that my girlfriends poas, then don't worry about anything until their first obgyn appt 8-10 weeks later. For us, it seems like every little appointment that goes well is a hurdle crossed.

OK, Debbie Downer has completed her post. lol.......

 

[aimze]

Hmommy were all entitled to a Debbie downer day!!! Thinking of you!!

Blues an oculi things are looking Fab...post a photo!!

X

 

[Peachy1584]

Oculi congrats on your great u/s!

Pcsoph so lucky to be at 10 weeks!!

Hmommy easier said than done but try to relax and take comfort in everything going well so far can't wait to hear your report!!

Aimze it's a wonderful sign that everything has been going great since your last scan I hope it goes beautifully tomorrow and if we all didn't want to have our own babies we wouldn't be doing this. I look at my embies as babies and my eggs as potential babies and I could never give my babies up either. You have been so positive hon don't give that up now

UK ladies are things a little crazy over there with Kates baby watch? I was watching a program on it last night and wow so many people camping out at the hospital . If I were her I would bring in docs and all their machines and stay home. I have always adored Princess Diana. How exciting.

 

[Kpkj]

Oculi- my doc said that cysts are not only normal but actually help release extra progesterone so I think you are good!

Good news bbblues!

Aimze and Hmommy- good luck with your scans! I am praying for you!

I went for my 8w4d us today and things are looking good. Baby is 1.9 cm with a heartbeat of 171. The doctor was pleased with everything. He gave me the option of switching to vaginal suppositories but I asked if I could stay on the injections. To me, they are no big deal and the other option sounds messy esp bc I am going on a beach vacation next week. so I am excited to keep getting shots! Haha, sounds weird! I am starting to feel pretty chunky. I am planning in breaking the news to everyone at a surprise party for my grandparents halfway through vacation. So lets hope people aren't looking to closely at me in my bikini before then!

Hope everyone else is doing well!

 

[aimze]

Peachy you are right...why wouldn't you have a home birth if you can afford the team around you!

I think the royals like to pretend they use nhs when actually Kate's paying for the whole top floor!

Hmommy awaiting your response

Kpkj & oculi great update! Sounding good with you ladies!

X

 

[hmommy219]

Well ladies, my negative attitude must have been woman's intuition because I don't have great news.

I'm 7 weeks 1 day, but the bean only measures 6 weeks 3 days. Also the heart rate was slow: 119.05 bpm. I am sick to my stomach right now.

I go back in 10 days. Dr. said it could go either way. Am miserable.

 

[wellsk]

I'm sorry that it was not the news you were hoping for
Hopefully little one will catch up, it does happen!

I'm sorry you have to wait such a long time for an answer

 

[aimze]

Oh hmommy you're in my same sucky boat ...

I'll save you hours googling an tell you this.....

A lot of ivf cases seem to be slow growing...the majority catch up an only a few don't...it seems natural pregnancies don't seem so lucky with slow growth so might be because we know exact same time...

What did your bean measure in mm crl? Mine was 5mm...

I really hope I can share good news with you tomorrow....