Pregnancy with donor sperm

[raelynn]

Donor sperm has made trying to conceive a different journey for us and that doesn't end at conception. I know there are several of us out there so let's share this new chapter together in pregnancy!



We should probably introduce ourselves too
Age: 28
DH: 29
How long TTC: 22 months
Your TTC story: Hubby had a successful TESE with enough for 1 round of IVF, got a BFP but it ended in miscarriage at 5 weeks after very low betas, moved on to donor IUI with clomid and got a BFP on the first round.
EDD: June 2

 

[MrsC8776]

Thanks for starting this thread!

Me:25
DH: 36
How long TTC: 2 years
TTC story: Hubby had a vasectomy in a previous marriage. He got a reversal and we did 3 IUI's (unmedicated) but it healed over so we were at a stand still again. Planned to do IVF/TESE but funds fell through at the very last minute. Decided to switch to using a donor and use the funds we did have for our child. Medicated IUI (50mg clomid days 3-7 and trigger) July 1st at a new clinic and we got our BFP. Currently expecting twins!
EDD: March 24th

 

[MrsC8776]

Happy 6 weeks raelynn!

 

[raelynn]

Thanks! Happy 16 weeks! Things are still moving slowly. I'm hoping I get back into a routine soon and time starts moving a bit faster.

 

[MrsC8776]

Thanks! Time was going by pretty fast but I feel like everything has come to a standstill lately. We have a scan on Friday and hopefully we will find out the genders of the babies! I'm so excited.

 

[raelynn]

How exciting! I have my first scan on Thursday. Hopefully everything is where it should be.

 

[SunUp]

Hi! Thanks for starting this thread! I hope I'm not jumping the gun by joining - beta #1 is today so we shall see soon!!

 

[Polita76]

Thanks for opening up the thread, Raelynn.

Wow, your US is coming soon. Mine will be Oct 22nd, still seems sooooo far away I called my OBGYN's office on Friday to get an appointment with them too but the nurse was out so I had to leave a message and they will call me back within 24 to 48 hrs. I hope they call me today!

MrsC, how exciting to find out the babie's gender? Are they fraternal? My sister is expecting fraternal twins, two girls. She is in her 27th week.

SunUp, good luck on Beta #1 today. I'm sure everything will go fine.

Which date should we use to calculate EDD? Internet calculators are created for 28 day cycles and mine was 30 with iui on day 16. There is this calculator that lets you put day of conception so I put the date of my iui. Is that how you gals are doing it?

 

[raelynn]

Good luck with your beta Sunup!

Polita - I calculated my EDD off of ovulation date since I knew when it was because of IUI. My cycle was longer than the regular 28 day calculation too.

 

[WANBMUM]

Hello, Ah my girls are right here! It is so good to have this thread

Me:34
DH:42
TTC since: approx 4 years
TTC story: after 2 years of trying and no success, after another year of tests it was confirmed my dh has azoo. More than likely due to his medical history, he was on life support for 6 weeks, they think this caused things to stop and cause scar tissue. In jan 12 it was confirmed there was nothing we could do We decided to go with donor sperm, on our 3rd attempt at IUI, we got our first ever bfp on 16dpiui (I was so convinced I wasn't pregnant so I didn't bother testing)
EDD: 16th June 2013 (wow that's the first time I've said/typed that.

 

[SunUp]

I feel like its finally ok to post here - or any pregnancy thread- for that matter! Beta #1 is 357, Sono should be the 22nd!!

Age: 26
DH: 28
How long TTC: 2 years
Your TTC story: Hubby had testicular surgery - causing damage. Found 5% mature sperm but surgery would have risked his long term health, so we went with donor. Had 3 IUIs, BFN. Switched Donors, went to IVF - first try BFP, Fingers still crossed for a sticky bean!
EDD: June 15th ish? Not 100% sure, but somewhere around there!

 

[MrsC8776]

Thanks for opening up the thread, Raelynn.

Wow, your US is coming soon. Mine will be Oct 22nd, still seems sooooo far away I called my OBGYN's office on Friday to get an appointment with them too but the nurse was out so I had to leave a message and they will call me back within 24 to 48 hrs. I hope they call me today!

MrsC, how exciting to find out the babie's gender? Are they fraternal? My sister is expecting fraternal twins, two girls. She is in her 27th week.

SunUp, good luck on Beta #1 today. I'm sure everything will go fine.

Which date should we use to calculate EDD? Internet calculators are created for 28 day cycles and mine was 30 with iui on day 16. There is this calculator that lets you put day of conception so I put the date of my iui. Is that how you gals are doing it?

The twins are fraternal we believe. I had 3 mature follicles on the day of trigger. So unless one split early they are fraternal.

I based my EDD off of ovulation day as well. You could try both and see if they are the same EDD.

Welcome WANB, Polita, and Sun.

Sun great beta!! So excited for you!

 

[WANBMUM]

Guys I had my beta this morning, I won't get the results until the morning. Is Wednesday ok to get get my 2nd one? Originally I had an app for thurs, then I realized that was 3 days so I brought it forward a day and now I don't know if that was the right thing to do. Confused is the word. Hehe

 

[MrsC8776]

I would think Wednesday is great because that is 48 hours after your last blood draw.

 

[WANBMUM]

Thanks mrs c I guess there is no way around worry worry worry!

 

[MrsC8776]

It never ends! It does get a little easier though.

 

[raelynn]

Wanbmum - I think you're good with either. I've seen people go in anywhere from 2 days apart up to a week. My first two were 3 days apart and then 5 days apart but my clinic told me the exact days they wanted me in.

I've been nauseous on and off this evening - bleh! I'm hoping to skip out on the whole morning sickness thing.

 

[MrsC8776]

Feeling sick is never fun. I only felt nauseous and never got sick. I thought with two it would be horrible but it wasn't bad. Actually the only real sickness I got was an upset stomach for a long time (that wasn't fun at all). I didn't pin it as morning sickness but I've seen so many people feeling the same way that it has to be morning sickness.

 

[SunUp]

It should be fine Wanb.... I had my first beta today and they want my next one Weds - Lets keep our fingers crossed for both of us to have great increasing betas! I think we will be due right about the same time!! How cool!

 

[WANBMUM]

SunUp! That is awesome! Fingers crossed for both our little beans