July 2014 IVF Buddies

[Redbean]

I do get a 20 week scan from my regular OB, but I also get them twice weekly from the specialist so it's old hat. I've gotten to really know each of the girls from seeing them so frequently. B has the most fluid and uses it to dance and kick her twin (A) in the head constantly, but A fights back. C is quiet, but she too will punch back if need be. All three have serious biceps like their swimmer mother. They are going to be tough girls.

BTW, Letsgo, I announced my pg w that same shirt, but it has three baby skeletons it was very popular.

Lizzie, news w you??

 

[lizzie78]

Aw redbean its lovely that you already kind of know them! Nothing to report here. Not feeling 'over' the last cycle so have delayed until Jan. Just concentrating on getting fit and healthy ready to give it another shot in the new year.

 

[Emmi]

Redbean: I'm with you on the acid reflux, aching hips, and pee breaks (though not as bad as you I'm sure) - but nose bleeds! Ugh! Another thing to be thankful I don't have. I'm so glad the spotting wasn't a big deal. My cat has jumped hard onto or off of my tummy a few times and it doesn't feel good... I've taken to keeping a pillow on my lap whenever I sit on the couch to protect myself!

Lol at your pumpkin pie for breakfast. I'm still being pretty good at breakfast time, but I've been really bad later in the day. Pumpkin spice latte, rice crispy treats, pizza, and ice cream all in one day? Sure!

Emmi - I like the idea of your Christmas announcement! I definitely can't hide the belly anymore, but maybe if you wear really flowy clothes for the next month and a half?

Emmi, when's your 20-week scan? Mine is next Friday! We're not going to find out gender, but I'm eager to see a more detailed view of what's going on in there.

Redbean, do you even get the typical 20-week scan, or are you so inundated with scans that they're all blurring together at this point?

Amy

We had our 20 week scan this morning Amy!! Was petrified as usual and it's pretty scary the way they just stare at the screen looking at the heart, lungs etc not saying a thing!!! But thankfully, all is fabulous. We were convinced it was a girl but scan showed us a wee body part that showed us that it was most definitely a boy we both laughed and cried as we had been so sure of a wee girl!
Am so in love with little one, loved seeing him zooming around in my belly.

Ahhh, so you are having some fun symptoms too?? Have been okay really, just loads of pee pee breaks
And yes, protect that belly of yours from Pussy cat, precious cargo on board!!

Xxx

 

[Emmi]

I do get a 20 week scan from my regular OB, but I also get them twice weekly from the specialist so it's old hat. I've gotten to really know each of the girls from seeing them so frequently. B has the most fluid and uses it to dance and kick her twin (A) in the head constantly, but A fights back. C is quiet, but she too will punch back if need be. All three have serious biceps like their swimmer mother. They are going to be tough girls.

BTW, Letsgo, I announced my pg w that same shirt, but it has three baby skeletons it was very popular.

Lizzie, news w you??

Wow, amazing how you know them all so well, that's just wonderful!! Loving that they have biceps like their mama, just fabulous
Hope that you are doing okay with them 3 having a constant party in your tummy

Xxx

 

[Emmi]

Aw redbean its lovely that you already kind of know them! Nothing to report here. Not feeling 'over' the last cycle so have delayed until Jan. Just concentrating on getting fit and healthy ready to give it another shot in the new year.

You take care Honey, I think a break between cycles is a really good thing to be doing. Come January, hopefully you will be all ready to get going.

Xxx

 

[nobump]

Emmi and Redbean, you scans sound great! Have you started to think about names know you know what you are having??

Amy - hope you stim cycle is going well!

Letsgo - your top sound fab.

Lizzie - good luck for Jan, it is good to take a break from all the crazzyness of TTC and IVF!

AFM, got my FSH test back and it is normal... not sure what that means for me now, day 21 showed I ovulated the other month as well, so not sure what this means with low AMH... but going to go to docs next week if only to stock up on cocodomol in advance of next AF!

 

[Redbean]

We had our 20 week scan this morning Amy!! Was petrified as usual and it's pretty scary the way they just stare at the screen looking at the heart, lungs etc not saying a thing!!! But thankfully, all is fabulous. We were convinced it was a girl but scan showed us a wee body part that showed us that it was most definitely a boy we both laughed and cried as we had been so sure of a wee girl!
Am so in love with little one, loved seeing him zooming around in my belly.

Ahhh, so you are having some fun symptoms too?? Have been okay really, just loads of pee pee breaks
And yes, protect that belly of yours from Pussy cat, precious cargo on board!!

Xxx[/QUOTE]

A boy!! Oh boy! Congrats!!

 

[lizzie78]

Emmi, that's great news A boy, who knew!! xxx

 

[Emmi]

Thank you Redbean and Lizzie, we're still trying to get our heads round it!! Have been happily looking at lots of wee baby girls things as I was that convinced!! But a little Prince is our coming our way so time to relook at everything, very exciting.

No bump, really not sure what all that combination means but kept is updated.

Xxx

 

[amy8686]

Aw Redbean, I love that you get to watch them interact like that! It'll be fun to see how their personalities translate outside of the womb.

Emmi, a boy! How fun. Congrats.

One week to go before my big ultrasound! You two make me so tempted to learn the gender, but I really do want to keep it a surprise. I think my husband and I will have to keep each other from impulsively changing our minds in the moment and asking what it is.

Lizzie, so good to hear from you! Sending good thoughts for you to get some peace before January and some good news after that!

Amy

 

[Emmi]

Aw Redbean, I love that you get to watch them interact like that! It'll be fun to see how their personalities translate outside of the womb.

Emmi, a boy! How fun. Congrats.

One week to go before my big ultrasound! You two make me so tempted to learn the gender, but I really do want to keep it a surprise. I think my husband and I will have to keep each other from impulsively changing our minds in the moment and asking what it is.

Lizzie, so good to hear from you! Sending good thoughts for you to get some peace before January and some good news after that!

Amy

Amy, it's such a personal thing to find out. I can say hand on heart that we didn't care if it was a boy or girl after our fertility journey but am bit of a planner and am nosey so just wanted to know
A week will fly by and it's a bit nerve wracking as they take all the measurements etc but it is so magical watching your baby on the screen. I think it's an absolute miracle what we have growing inside us, just amazing.

Xxx

 

[Plex]

Emmi - Congratulations on finding out ur having a boy! I HAD to find out lol kept it a secret from everyone else though xx

 

[Emmi]

Emmi - Congratulations on finding out ur having a boy! I HAD to find out lol kept it a secret from everyone else though xx

Thank you Plex We have told our nearest and dearest but just know I will get caught out as I have always said 'the baby' but have already accidentally said 'he' to someone I know!! But will try and keep it to ourselves as long as possible.

How are you doing Honey???

Xxx

 

[Plex]

not too bad ta hun - impatient!! feeling a bit sick and suddenly have an achey back, hopefully all good signs of growing follicles!

Did u have to pay for your scan picture? i remember having to pay £10 for ours xx

 

[Emmi]

not too bad ta hun - impatient!! feeling a bit sick and suddenly have an achey back, hopefully all good signs of growing follicles!

Did u have to pay for your scan picture? i remember having to pay £10 for ours xx

Ooooo grow follicles grow!! So hoping that this is your time Honey

Yep, we had to pay for pictures!! All a bit unfair but when you want them, you have no choice but to cough up

Xxx

 

[Redbean]

What?? You have to pay for pics? Every time I go in (twice a week) they either give me print outs or burn video to a disk. We have so many. We got great 8x10s while in philly that we are framing and hanging above cribs.

Man or man have I had a migraine today. I think I overdid the cleaning this weekend. Must hire someone for that

 

[Emmi]

Yep Amy, we have to pay!! You are so fortunate to be getting a wonderful free photo album!! I have to pay about £10 each time I want some pictures....

Hope that your migraine is better today??? Oh no, one must not overdo the cleaning!! Have been getting Hubby to do most things, poor love!

Xxx

 

[Bebe2]

Hi Ladies! Haven't checked in in forever, but I wanted to see how everyone is doing. Glad to see everyone coming along and wishing the best to all of you!! It's very inspiring to see all those babies growing :happy dance: I have started birth control pills and it looks like we'll be trying again in December!

 

[lizzie78]

Hi Bebe, great news hun! Will your ET be in Dec or Jan?
xxx

 

[Redbean]

Yea, Bebe! Good luck!