TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[SunnyBe]

Tb, ahhww You are so welcome and I couldn't be happier for you! How did the announcement go? Awesome that you'll have a bump-buddy friend nearby. Did you get your blood drawn for the NIPT yet?

Amber, really hope he flips soon. Do you think you can feel it if he flips? Just a little bit longer

I'm doing well. We're researching all the things we need like crazy haha. We're pretty minimalistic and I don't want to end up with a bunch of stuff I don't need (I hate clutter!). On the other hand, I don't want to have to go out and buy things in a rush when baby girl is there either just because we thought we didn't need it lol. So lots of planning and hoping for the best!

 

[tbfromlv]

So I didn’t feel like this would happen until the moment came for me to announce and I could barely get everything out without tears welling up. But it’s nice to be “out” at work lol

So had my appointment with the nurse practitioner and I realized while I was driving back to work that I forgot to bring up NIPT. she didn’t mention it and it totally slipped my mind I have no idea how when that was the main thing I was looking forward to at this appointment. Lol I’m going to call my insurance first to see if they cover it and if they do I will message my doctor about it. Baby sounds great (love love love that heartbeat) at 168bpm

Amber- I’ve seen lots of the moves people do to encourage the flip so I’m picturing you doing those! What a pain! I hope you get him to flip!

Sunny- we aren’t quite as minimalist a you guys but we are in many ways and I definitely feel you on the baby stuff. I guess you could just go ahead and have some of it but keep it in packaging and return it if you find you aren’t going to use it?

 

[SunnyBe]

I'm still not sure what my insurance company will do with my claim lol. So far, they've denied everything, even the standard prenatal checkups and urine tests. My OB's office keeps telling me that they should cover it and that they're working on it behind the scenes... we'll see. I doubt they'll cover the NIPT fees though ($1,100) but I called the company before I got tested and asked what the max. price would be if my insurance company didn't cover it, it was $250-ish, so we figured it was worth it.

I believe all of the big companies offer negotiated rates, where you only pay up to 25% or so of the billed amount if the insurance company denies your claim.

How's everyone doing?

 

[Dream143r]

I've got the flu. I feel like crap. Stayed home from work today as I barely breathe plus a nasty cough. yuck.

After monitoring yesterday I was told to continue injections and go back for monitoring again CD9, which will be tomorrow. My temps are totally irrelevant with this cold so I didn't bother today.

Happy 23 weeks Sunny!

Happy 13 weeks TB!

 

[SunnyBe]

So sorry you're feeling sick Dream, especially in summer!!

I just realized; I'm about 12 weeks behind Amber, Tb is about 10 weeks behind me, and if you get your BFP this cycle, you'll be 11-12 weeks behind Tb. Feels like the timing is right Dream

 

[Dream143r]

Ohhhh lol I like this plan Sunny. Hopefully the fertility gods agree.

 

[Dream143r]

Almost 36 weeks Amber, how you feeling? Nervous at all?

Went in for monitoring this morning I have a 12mm and 17mm. I have to wait to hear back from the nurse on next steps but she suspects the doc will want me to go back tomorrow.

 

[SunnyBe]

Sounds good Dream Are you feeling a bit better today?

Had my midwife appointment today and she seemed happy with how things have been going so far. Little girls' heartbeat was 145 and then 160 when she was moving around, which is what's supposed to happen when she moves. Still can't believe all of this is really happening. After so many BFN cycles and a failed IVF transfer... really makes you appreciate every second of your pregnancy.

 

[AmberR]

Dream- glad you have some good size follicles growing!

Sunny- isn't it just amazing! I still can't quite believe it!

Only about 4 more weeks for me
I've have some swelling in my hands and legs so am worried about pre eclampsia but my blood pressure is good so far. Just hoping baby flips head down in the next week or else we will be attempting an ECV to manually turn him. I would really like to avoid a c section but really I will be so happy when he is here one way or another!

 

[tbfromlv]

I was telling my DH the same thing about the time between our pregnancies and how this should be dreams turn!

Dream- sounds like everything is looking good. I expect you will be triggering in a few days!

Sunny- that’s great news. It is so wonderful! I can’t wait to start feeling some movement. We are going back to that private ultrasound place at 16 weeks so we can find out gender. I’ll still have my regular one with OB at 20 weeks.. but I’m impatient and it’s sooo cheap!

Amber- I hope he flips on his own!! As long as you both are healthy it will be fine- but I hope you can avoid a csection as well.

Sarah- you’ve been quiet- anything new?

 

[SunnyBe]

Amber, the ECV doesn't sound like fun but at least it's a good way to hopefully get him to turn if he doesn't move soon. Can't believe you only have 4 more weeks to go!!

Tb, if you don't want to wait that long, you can still do the "find out the sex of the baby"-part of the NIPT by ordering something like SneakPeek:https://sneakpeektest.com/. It's very accurate (compared to early ultrasounds) and not that expensive either ($79, but check for coupons online).

 

[Dream143r]

Happy 36 weeks Amber!

 

[SarahTTC3]

Good Morning, everyone! I have been reading and keeping up with all the updates.

Amber- I hope the baby does flip.. .I saw something on FB the other day about someone standing on their head hoping their baby would turn. The things Mother's do.

TB- I am ready for you to feel some movement as well! It is honestly the best thing ever.

Sunny- Week 23 and MAC and Cheese.... Makes me want some. You are at your half point. I am so happy for you and love how much you are enjoying your pregnancy.

Dream- I really hope this is your month. I wish it more for you than for me. I know how long you have been trying and want nothing more for you to get your sticky bean. The way everyone dates falls is AMAZING and you deserve to be in there with them. Sending all the positive vibes and good JUJU...

AFM- AF is gone and just counting down the days to O. Our kids started back to school this week so I have been taking care of all that. I have a senior and 5th grader. The hubby is off all week and enjoying his time with his mom playing on the computer... (Drives me insane) He is extremely lucky this isn't my O week cause I would be a crazy B**ch towards him. Not a lot going on besides work and normal every day stuff.

I am so excited everyone is doing so well. I love checking in and seeing the updates. Happy Hump Day everyone!

 

[SunnyBe]

It doesn't have to be just one of you Sarah, I'm voting you both get that BFP this cycle and be bump buddies Will you use OPK's again this cycle?

 

[SarahTTC3]

LOL! I know, Sunny. I just really want it for Dream.

I do plan on using OPK's this cycle. I will start testing tomorrow.. that will be CD10 for me.

 

[SunnyBe]

Sound like a good plan Sarah

 

[Dream143r]

Continuing Puregon tonight. Going back for another scan and bloodwork tomorrow. Follies this morning were at 14mm (up from 12mm yesterday) and 17mm (same as yesterday). Lining looking good at 8.0

Should I be worried that in all 3 monitored cycles it's only my left that produces anything? Looks like my right ovary is a bum. Well I shouldn't say nothing, there's always 8-15 little suckers in there. That's just never the side that develops anything mature.

 

[Dream143r]

CD11 for me today. Scan this morning showed a 14mm and a 20mm follicle. I'm pretty sure the nurse will call me this afternoon to trigger tonight and IUI tomorrow. Lining looking really good at 10 (best it's been so far). I was really hoping that 14mm would get up to 18mm which is considered mature. I guess it's still possible between now and actual O time. FX

Sleep walking this morning and completely forgot to temp, just went straight in the shower. Oh well, my temps won't count for much this cycle since I had the flu, just now getting over it a little.

 

[SunnyBe]

So the follies on the left are the mature ones each cycle? I haven't heard of that being a good or bad thing so it probably doesn't really matter

I agree, think you'll be triggering tonight. Yay Has your doctor talked to you at all about the ideal number of days of abstinence between "deposits"? I wonder if your DH's mixed SA results have something to do with that.

 

[Dream143r]

Yep mature are always on the left.

For the SAs the doc told him abstain 2-5 days before for accurate results. We made a deposit yesterday afternoon so next won't be until the insem. Then maybe we will lock it in with a BD the following day like we did last time, for good measure.