TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[tbfromlv]

158!!!

 

[Dream143r]

158!!!

Sweeeet! When's the next one? Wednesday?

 

[tbfromlv]

Haven’t heard from my doctor yet. Just our patient portal was updated. I assume she will have me do one more on Wednesday. My progesterone was a whopping 123!

 

[SunnyBe]

Nice That's a really good value! When I had mine done I looked into what is considered a "good" and a "bad" first beta at 14DPO and wrote a post about it. At 158 you're already above the median of successful pregnancies as reported on betabase, and according to a research study, people between 132-169 had about a 78% chance of a live singleton, about 15% chance of live multiples and about a 7% chance of a miscarriage. I'd take those odds every day!

Dream, you have a couple of great trips to look forward to! Yay for a 4-day workweek

 

[tbfromlv]

Oh sunny I can always rely on your knowledge to help me feel better! Not that I was upset by this number but it just was good to hear those stats! My friend just had her ivf twins and her 9dpt beta was lower than mine lol so I told DH, there’s still a chance they are both in there!

Dream that will be fun! You are going to be close to Amber! I’m a bit jealous of you and Steph and really sunny too for having beach backs (or sunny can go anytime!)

 

[SunnyBe]

There certainly is a good chance that you'll have two Tb! So glad that things are looking good How long are you supposed to stay on your meds?

 

[tbfromlv]

From my understanding progesterone and clexane injections continue until first tri is over. I think I’ll have to be re-evaluated on the clexane though. And my doctor just sent me a message questioning how much progesterone I’m taking she will probably suggest I take it down a notch..

 

[AmberR]

Yay Tb, awesome number!! Can't wait to see the next one!

Dream- hope you have fun on your trip to Washington!

Sunny- wow 14 weeks already! Hope you are feeling good!

I have a follow up ultrasound tomorrow morning, so looking forward to seeing him again

 

[tbfromlv]

Amber- that’s so exciting! I can’t wait to hear about it!!

Sunny- will you still get your 20ish week scan since you know the gender? (Probably a dumb question! Lol)

Steph- getting excited for your trip?

Dream- two more days before your long weekend! Woo hoo

Afm- beta 2 this am. I’ll keep you posted!

 

[steph1607]

Well done Tb, that's an amazing number! Are you feeling excited about everything yet, or still a little apprehensive?

Two weeks today we will be lying on a lovely beach. Cannot wait!!

My word Amber, how are you 27 weeks?!?!?!?!

So I am still on such a high - a colleague and I entered a 5k run a little while back. He wanted to get a bit fitter and thought if we entered something it would spur him on a bit more. Unfortunately he injured his foot a couple of weeks ago so couldn't do it in the end but still came along to support. I have a good level of fitness, but haven't done anything above a 30 minute run since pre-IVF - I do lots of weight training, sprint, spin etc. Anyway, we got there and I was entered into the 10k rather than the 5.. the registration lady, my husband and my friend all suggested I do the 10 (which is like a red rag to a bull with me). I managed to do it in 52 minutes which I was absolutely thrilled about! Was sooooo hot though, people passing out here, there and everywhere. But I was so proud of myself! Finally felt like I had got "me" back!

 

[SunnyBe]

Amber, good luck today!! Will this be your last ultrasound? Happy 27 weeks

Tb, can't wait to find out your beta today! That second beta kinda feels like that final hurdle. Hope it has doubled nicely. And yes I'll definitely be doing the 20-week ultrasound. Determining the sex is just a small part of it. They'll check all the organs and make sure that everything looks good. That'll be my final hurdle before I fully feel that this is actually happening lol.

Steph, wow!! Very impressive! Especially considering you weren't even supposed to run a 10k AND the hot temps. Glad you're doing so well

 

[tbfromlv]

Steph- wow I’m impressed! You’re very competitive like me that’s so cool! Good for you!

Sunny- oh I am sure that will be so wonderful seeing everything is good with baby girl

Afm my beta came back quick 340!!!

 

[SunnyBe]

That was quick So happy for you Tb!!!!

 

[tbfromlv]

My doctor had me go in for a 3rd beta (which of course stresses me out) but it was 705 so it more than doubled again!

I also scheduled an appointment with a NEW OB that everyone I know goes to (since my OB ya know, sucks lol) and I found a private scan only cost $50 so I’m doing that in between.

Amber I saw your journal! Glad things went well, hopefully they are being overly cautious. And how fun to finally have a solid pregnancy bump!

 

[AmberR]

Tb- so glad your betas are looking great! When is your scan?

Steph- amazing job on the 10k!

I guess I forgot to mention that I made a pregnancy journal, lol! My scan went pretty good. He is measuring right on track. On one of the pictures the ultrasound tech took there may be a possibility of a ventral septal defect (small hole between the chambers of the heart). The doctor did take extra time to do more pictures and didn't see anything concerning. So based off one picture they are sending me for a fetal echocardiogram- an in depth ultrasound of just the heart and then a pediatric cardiologist will review it. I'm sure everything will be fine. Basically the doctor said she wasn't worried, but better to be safe and check out out. I will continue to get ultrasounds every 4 weeks, so 2 more left, one in July and one in August.

 

[SunnyBe]

Tb, it's definitely real!! How do you feel? How'd you find that private scan? I don't know if there's just nothing in my area maybe, wish I could have done that! When are you planning on going?

Amber, subscribed to your journal I'm glad they're doing a good job looking after your little boy. Even though it's probably nothing, it doesn't hurt to get it checked out.

Dream, have fun at the wedding!!

 

[tbfromlv]

Sunny- I’m so excited!it is beginning to feel real! Physically my boobs have been in horrid pain but I blame the excessive amount of progesterone. I have small waves of nausea but they literally last seconds and so I blame my head looking for symptoms lol and I’m having tons of food aversions right now.. I basically cannot eat meat right now (which is a staple in my diet!) so protein shakes have come into play a bit more.

As for the scan I just googled pregnancy ultrasounds in my area and I hit the jackpot! Their 4d ultrasounds are only $150 (although super unnecessary I thought it was neat that it’s not very expensive!)

 

[SunnyBe]

Ahh I feel so stupid! I think I googled on everything except that lol (e.g. early scan, confirmation ultrasound etc. everything seemed to be UK based?!). But if I just google pregnancy ultrasound and my city there's actually a place not that far that does scans from 7 weeks and up. Could have helped a lot with my anxiety lol. Maybe I'll book an extra scan in case I get too impatient/nervous at some point haha.

Sorry about food aversions! That's the only real symptom I had too. My most obvious one was nuts. I used to love all kinds of nuts and snacked on it daily (almonds, pistachios, walnuts, you name 'em). Couldn't eat any of it anymore! Then there were things that developed on the spot. Like a new flavor of yogurt that I loved on Monday, and hated on Tuesday. So weird!!!

Has your doctor lowered your progesterone yet?

Have a great weekend girls!

 

[Desire2Mom]

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[SunnyBe]

Hi girls! How was your weekend? Just had an appointment with the midwife and we got to hear that lovely heartbeat again, yay.