6/20/2011 9:25 AM
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For what it is worth on the home pregnancy tests, I tested two days before my blood test and the home pregnancy test was negative, but two days later on the beta, I was indeed positive. Everyone is different though!
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6/19/2011 10:16 PM
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DLMIRACLE -Thanks for the advise. I took one today and it was neg. Do you think it was just to early to tell? I wish I would have never tested yet. My bloodwork isn't until the 28th. I'm freaking out a bit. The one you took for this cycle was it neg or positive? Best of luck Monday on your US.
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6/19/2011 9:09 PM
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linz- during my first cycle, I tested the night before my beta, and tested negative, and sure enough, my beta was also negative. for this cycle I did the same thing but was afraid to believe my results, so in the morning I asked the nurse and she said that home pregancy test are accurate when done that close to your beta testing. I know of other girls who tested negative on the home pregancy test and were actually pregnant. So, if you decide to do it, try to test as close to your blood test as possible.
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6/19/2011 6:53 PM
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Jedi Master - I had a day 5 transfer so my test is Tuesday the 28th. Best of luck to you!
What is everyone's thoughts on taking a home preg test? Is it accurate?
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6/19/2011 4:27 AM
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Hi Jedi Master,,,your post kind of opened another window this dream of us all...do you mind sharing your clinic and Dr. info to approach!!thanks!! Or you can email tmarzig@gmail.com with info.
All my sisters... Have been following you all regularly and sharing with my heart your joy, sorrows and everything !!
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6/19/2011 1:30 AM
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Hello, Hello. Anybody remember me? I recognize a few names, and see many new stories: Trials, Triumphs, Hope, Determination, Kindness, and Strength. I am proud of our group of ladies here.
I haven't posted for over a year because I have been busy with pregnancy and a baby. I went full term and had a beautiful baby girl last summer. Yes, IVF works, even at 44 with your own eggs. Finally after several months of frustrating delays, I've been able to go one more round of IVF for hopefully another baby, even though it is high risk and very low probability. Three embies were transfered last week.
Linz34 - It seems we have done our ER and ET just one day apart, though I had a 3 day transfer, not 5. My 2ww and preg. test will be Sat. Will you find out Fri. or Tues. 6/28? Wishing you luck!
Have you or anyone felt any implantation cramping or abdominal tenderness during the 8-10 day past fertilization implantation time? I'm at 9 days past and sore and light cramping. It makes you think there is something wrong like I'm just going to start my period yet hopeful since this may mean implantation. This 2ww is too long. I know I'm supposed to be resting, but it's difficult with so much to do. I wonder what kind of rest is needed; diet, sleep, over-heated? Does it really make any difference? I'm sure I'll blame myself for a BFN.
May the force be with us all!
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6/17/2011 8:09 AM
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Hello Everyone! We went back Monday for another ultrasound & not only were we able to see our little bundle of joy, but we were also able to hear his or her precious little heartbeat!!! Music to our ears A heartrate of 167 Thanks for all ur prayers & support. I will continue to pray for all of you as well. I am 9wks! God is truly amazing!
Baby Dust 2 All!!
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6/16/2011 10:23 PM
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babytoro - Im so sorry for your bad news but glad you are ok. I have been thinking about you wondering how you were doing with your cycle. I know this setback must be horrible to go through but things will get better for you I just know it girl. It brings tears to my eyes for all the heartache IVF causes all of us. You hang in there I will be praying for you
tmb -thanks for the welcome and im sorry for your loss.
DLMIRACLE -Such great news I can't wait to hear from you on the 20th. Everything is just going to be perfect.
Babies4Us - I'm trying my best to rest as much as I can.
As for me I'm in my 2ww .. Yes the most nerve wracking 2 weeks ever.
I have been blessed with a very awesome cycle.. We had 3 put in and had 3 left to freeze. 3rd times a charm is what my husband and i keep telling ourself. With 2 prior failed IVF cycles I just know this is the one. I will of course be on pins and needles until the 28th.
Baby dust to all !
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6/16/2011 9:14 AM
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Babytoro - I am sorry for your cancelled cycle, as I have been there before too, my first cycle was cancelled due to not producing enough follicles. I totally understand your views, it is so crazy how much some of us have to go through to get our bundles of joy. Obviously I am still waiting for mine. I am optimistic though that it will happen someday and that even though I miscarried, I did get pregnant, which is further than I have ever benn. My emotions are so up and down, but I try to think positively. I would think you were crazy if you did get mad/sad when you heard stories about babies being treated bad. Good luck to you!!
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6/15/2011 11:05 PM
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linz34- I am so happy for you. gosh you must be so excited cause i sure am for you. Good Luck and hope all goes well.
DLMiracle- thank you for thinking of me. It means a lot to me. I think of you guys all the time as well.
Well as for me I have been very sad. My cycle was cancelled because my estrogen levels were sky high and i was told I could get very sick from it. Now I have to wait to start my other cycle until August which seems so far away. Thats why I had not been here I just wasnt in the mood for absolutely anything. I guess it just makes me so mad and actually hurts me because just a few days before my cycle was cancelled I had seen on tv that some stupid teenager had put her baby in a dumpster and just left her there. Luckily someone had heard the baby cry and was able to be saved. I thank god for that. It's just that I am sure we would be such great responsible mothers and look at everything that we have to go through when stupid idiots are doing stuff like that. I am sorry if I make anybody out there sad with what i say but that is how i feel right now. I just had such high hopes and was so optimistic that everything was going to be fine the very first time. Love you all and good luck
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6/15/2011 3:54 PM
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Tmb - I am coping ok. I do get mad/angry when I think about it. Not so much about the miscarriage, I think it is still the fact that we can't conceive on our own. We have to put so much heart/soul/money into the process and then still have a miscarriage. We are happy that we got pregnant, it is a step forward but still hard. I hope you are doing ok too. What are your future plans?
NWells - Zac Brown Band isnt with Kenny Chesney for this show, which is too bad, cuz he is fun to see live!! Thanks for the tip on the boot camp, I will look into that. I mostly feel like I need help on the belly fat. I hope you have an extra four ears for your concerts too!!
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6/15/2011 1:11 PM
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NWells-Yeah, the boot camp sounds interesting. I have been trying to get back in shape before getting pregnant again as I have put on some weight in the past year with all the meds, bed rest, etc.
Thanks for the all the support everyone through my miscarriage process. I'm praying for the best for all of you too!
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6/15/2011 10:33 AM
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babies 4 us: Wow great!!!! I have seen Zac Brown they are very good, they jam a lot and play for over 2 hours is he with Kenny Chesney? I know they will be together in NY. Toby Keith is my FAV I will be going to see him in Sept, hopefully with two or four extra lil ears!!!! HE is amazing a great entertainer. AND Def Leppard, one of my fav 80s bands, they are fantastic and the drummer is amazing they focus on him playing the drums with one arm, just thinking about how talented he is gives me the chills!!!! It is great to keep busy and concerts are always a good thing to look forward too!!! Listen if you can go and find a boot camp in your area, I am tell you physically and mentally it is the best thing I have ever done!!! tmb you too!!! really it is awesome!!!
As for me I have my med order ready to go, I will call to have them delivered for the 27th because I start my Lupron on the 30th, and away we go!!!!! A few posts back some wrote about getting their meds and feeling overwhelmed- two years ago almost to the day when I received my the box of meds and opened it I cried for about 2 hours, I was overwhelmed, scared, and felt alone!!!! Now I get that box, I open and say OK here we go, lets roll!!!! I am no longer alone, I have all of you!!!! So to that person who wrote that, you are not alone, and it is ok to feel overwhelmed the process is not easy and the road ahead could be bumpy!!!! Ladies good luck to you!!!! be there in a month!!!
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6/13/2011 4:02 PM
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Nwells-I'm glad you are having a great time with your DL going skiing and to concerts! That is great about getting stronger, and I hope we both have twins next cycle! Keep me posted!
Linz34-Haven't seen you here before, so welcome! That is great about 9 fertilized eggs!
Babies-How are you coping?
DLMiracle-How was the US?
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6/13/2011 2:57 PM
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IndGirl - Congratulations! Keep growing a heatlhy baby!!
DLMiracle - Hope the ultrasound goes well!
Linz - Good luck with the transfer and rest, rest, rest.
NWells - We are going to see Kid Rock, Sheryl Crown, Jason Aldean, Thompson Square, JaneDear Girls, Zac Brown Band, Toby Keith, Eric Church, Heart, and my personal favorite Def Leppard this summer!! Good luck to you in July, I will definitely be thinking about you and checking in from time to time.
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6/12/2011 10:25 PM
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Toni - Thank-you for thinking of me, and it is the most amazing miracle god could have given us!!!
Indgirl - That's awesome on your little bundle of joy, just keep praying and enjoying every minute!!!
Linz - Nine Embies, yupieee!!!!! I am so very happy for you, I will pray for a smooth transfer, take care!!!!!
Babytoro - you should also be close to your retrieval/transfer...Hope all is well at your end!!!
As for me, my first ultrasound is on the 20th, anf we are counting the days...all is going well so far. I keep praying every day!!!
I know some of you are going to be cycling soon, may the lord bless you and shower all of you with baby miracles!!!
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6/12/2011 7:28 PM
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Well out of 10 eggs 9 were mature and fertilized. I go in Tuesday for my ET. Wish me luck.
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6/10/2011 1:34 PM
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tmb, I had my miscarriage in December, at this point I am living it up, as much as we were hurt we looked at it as a sign, it took about a month before I could even look at it as such, but my husband and I took it as a time to get out and enjoy each other. I was able to get myself into working out and loosing some weight and it was the best thing I ever did, now hopefully I won't be carrying around two canalopes if I get pregnant this time!!!!! My sister n law who is my rock,said apparently I need to be stronger and I am meant to have twins, she is also my ski buddy and she said the Lord needed me to ski this season, and it was my best ski season, I learned bumps and to tree ski and even made it to some double black diamonds, to you skiers out there you know what I mean, My husband and I were away almost twice a month skiing. My husband and I just picked up and went to FL for a long weekend, and we are going back for a vacation at the end of this month so we can relax, and have our last hurrah before we venture into our cycle in July. So it took some time but yes I am in a great place right now, and I have great hope for this cycle!!!
Have a great weekend ladies!!! my thoughts are with you all!!!!
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6/10/2011 12:26 PM
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Patiently-I'm glad your genetic counseling went well!! I know what you mean about the doctos mentioning our age as I am 40, will be 41 in August.
Babies-I also had to have a D&C on May 9, and I bled for 3 weeks. As of today, I am still showing up as pregnant on home tests, and so I haven't ovulated or gotten my period. Last Friday my HCG was about 200, so I thought I would be clear by today and ready to try again, but I guess I have to wait a little bit longer.
NWells-When was your miscarriage? You have a great attitude -I"m glad you are having fun with the concerts!
IndGril-Congrats on seeing your baby! How many weeks are you? Let us know about the heartbeat!
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6/10/2011 11:39 AM
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Well just got back, and I have one perfect lil' baby growing in there. The Dr. was even surprised that there was only one. The nurse even said don't be surprised if next week one more appears. Sometimes they hide in there.. I think with my numbers they just found it hard to believe.. But nevertheless, I have one perfect baby growing, and next Friday I will see a heartbeat. That appointment will be a great one..
Much Hope, Love, & Support
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6/10/2011 11:24 AM
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Babies, I had a D&C so I only bled for a few days, and then it took me over 6 weeks to get Myrtle again. What kind of concerts are you going to, we are going to a bunch too. Just went to see Blake Shelton and Brad Paisley. AND I am a Huey Lewis Fan, he is my guilty pleasure Band and my sister n law had two tickets to the Travelers Golf tournament here in CT, and he is playing there Next Saturday,I am so excited!!! I saw him in Feb as well. I will be going to see Keith Urban in July, and possible God Smack and Disturbed. THen Reba at the Big E October 3rd, Yeah I know my music is all over the place!!! I love going to shows!!!
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6/9/2011 2:38 PM
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tmb- Yes, this pregnancy was with IVF. We do have similar stories. My ectopic was natural right after my first IVF which had failed. My doctor had mentioned that the drugs had stimulated my system enough to get pregnant right away. My ovaries worked over time I guess.
We had our 12 week U/S yesterday with new doctor. And all is right with the world! But I have to say, doing the genetic counseling is so very stressful! I know a lot of my stress comes because of my age (41)... but there is absolutely nothing I can change about my age... so please doctors/nurses/genetic counselor just celebrate with me and stop bringing me down! Please understand that if I could have gotten pregnant on my own years ago, I would have... We did the Nuchal Translucency Screening and the numbers were right where they should be! So stress be gone! Deep sigh of relief.....
Congrats to all the positives!!!
And to those who are grieving or still waiting on cycles I'm sending prays and baby dust!
Hugs to all!
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6/9/2011 9:27 AM
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Thank you all for your words of encouragement to keep our dream alive!
NWells, we are focusing on GOLF and concerts since that is our thing and I wish you all the luck in the world, you deserve it!!
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know that we will be able to work past this, I just wish by some miracle it would happen on our own. I have heard those great stories and wish they were us. If not, we are going to save up and try again next year, we still want our baby/babies.
For those of you who miscarried, how long did it take for you to stop bleeding/spotting after your miscarriage and how long did it take for you period to show up?
I am truly happy for those of you that are blessed to be pregnant, I hope for uneventful, healthy pregnancies for you all!!
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6/8/2011 6:14 PM
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Patiently-It sounds like we have similar stories! I am so happy that you are past 12 weeks now! Was this pregnancy with IVF? What do you mean piggy backed on IVF meds? My mom wondered if that is why I got pregnant naturally after my 1st IVF, but RX sd the drugs are out of system in 24 hours?
amyb- Thank you for your kind thoughts! How are you doing?
Ind Girl, Qgirl, Faith and DLMiracle-Congratulations!!!!
Babies4us-I am so sorry to hear that you also miscarried! I am getting through it by hoping to get pregnant again soon, as I have talked to many women who got pregnant again shortly after a miscarriage. After the first few weeks of grieving, I hope you will be able to try to focus on that too. Now, I am still waiting for my HCG to go down, so we can try again. I keep taking home pregnancy tests. It is so ironic to want a negative result!
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6/8/2011 1:54 PM
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babies4us: like me you have been here awhile, and I can totally feel your pain, it brings a tear to my eye every time I read about someone losing their baby, mainly because I know how it feels, the ache and emptiness. It took me a while to be able to talk about it with out crying, but like Toni said you focus on what is around you and realize what you have and move forward. My husband and I just focused on Skiing and I did ALOT of it this year, I started bootcamp and focused on loosing weight. Now I am getting ready for July, I have torn emotions I am dreading the 2ww, because I feeling I am going to be a nervous wreck. On Monday started yoga and will be going every monday, so that along with acupuncture I am hoping I can calm my mind enough to let nature work and we get our twins!!!
miracle - congrats enjoy!!!
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6/8/2011 12:33 AM
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Babies4us I am so sorry for your news and I understand your pain all to clearly, but look for the joy in your life and do not focus on the pain, I had a hard time recently but I took a look around and counted my blessings, I will not give up on building my family one way or another.
Prays and Kissess.
Love Toni.
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6/8/2011 12:30 AM
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DLMIRCLE !!!!! Thank God for your little Mircle**** I am so happy, I have been waiting to hear the news, as you say enjoy every moment and take it easy as much as you can.
Love Toni.
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6/7/2011 7:04 PM
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qgirl, linz, babytoro - Thank-you so much....i am still in awe, enjoying every moment, not taking anything for granted, and thanking the lord every minute.
Indgirl- that's great, you might be having more than one!!!! god bless you and your little one (S)!!!!
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6/6/2011 11:36 PM
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DLMIRACLE: I am so happy for you. Congratulations!!!!
Linz34: When I went for my baseline US (last Thursday) the Dr lowered one of my meds. Today I went for lab work and they lowered the doses again so I imagine they must be working alright or maybe a little to well, hahaha. Well tomorrow I have more lab work and an ultrasound to see how many follicles I may have. Congratulations on your follicles I hope all goes well because going through this stuff isn't easy at all.
everyone else: I hope all is well and BABY DUST to all of you ladies.
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6/6/2011 10:10 PM
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wanted to let you guys know that I am 17dp3dt and my 3rd beta is 2128. Which quadrupled since my last. WOW!!! Just wondering what is going on in there. Going for ultrasound on Friday..
I will shower sticky baby dust all over this forum so that much awaited BFP's can happen as you all deserve it...
Much Hope, Love, & Support
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6/6/2011 7:35 PM
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Lucky3128 -Thanks for the boost in Confidence on the meds working. So far it's really working for me also.
Indy Girl & DLMIRACLE-Congrats always great to hear about BFP's Good luck to you both.
Babies4Us -I'm so sorry to hear the bad news. I hope you are doing ok.
Babytoro -How are you doing with your meds and checkups? I haven't heard from you since before you started your meds. I hope all is going well.
I hope everyone else is getting along ok.
Well I go Thursday for my ER.. 14 follicles and they say they are all very large. I'm so ready and pray that everything is going to be just perfect or pretty darn close.
Good luck to everyone waiting, trying or pregs.
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6/5/2011 5:21 PM
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DLMIRACLE congratulations!!!
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6/5/2011 11:23 AM
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BABIES4US - I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR NEWS, I WILL BE THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU.
INDGIRL - THAT'S GREAT NEWS, BEST WISHES FOR AN UNEVENTFUL PREGNANCY!!!
AS FOR MYSELF, MY BETA IS POSITIVE, YUPIEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! , I GO FOR RETESTING TUESDAY, AND MY ULTRASOUND IS ON JUNE 20TH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR US. GOD BLESS EVRYONE.
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6/5/2011 10:34 AM
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Babies4Us - I'm so sorry to hear this. I never quite know the right words to say when someone has faced disappointing news like this. I just hope that you and your husband will find the strength to take some time to regroup and decide the next step for you. Will be thinking about you...
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6/4/2011 4:29 PM
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Just wanted to let you guys know that I went in for an early ultrasound yesterday. I started bleeding more on Thursday and my hcg was only 1234, so it hadnt quite doubled and the Dr. wanted to see me right away. I indeed miscarried on thursday and I really think the hardest part for me is the fact that it costs so much and it's not easy for people with fertility problems to just try again next month. My heart hurts right now. I am really pulling for all of you about to cycle and hope this is the one for you all. Good luck to all the pregos out there, you deserve healthy babies!!
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6/4/2011 9:27 AM
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Ind Girl – That’s wonderful news. I’m so happy for you! Keep those numbers up!
amyb & PatientlyWaiting – Sounds like all of us are on similar schedules. I went to my regular OB last week and the 9 week US looked good. I go in for my last visit (I think) to the fertility clinic next week where hopefully they can turn me over completely to my OB. I will keep up with you guys to compare notes as we continue along.
Babies4Us – I’ve read that quite a few people have bleeding of various degrees but go on to have successful pregnancies. Hope you get a good report at your US visit coming up.
Faith2 – Sounds good that your beta levels keep rising. Maybe that little one was just shy on that first US! Keep us posted when you go back.
DLMIRACLE – Good luck with your beta tomorrow!!
Babytoro, Lin234 & NWells – Hope all goes well as you start your cycles. Want to hear good news in the future.
Toni & tmb – I wish you the best as you make decisions about how to proceed from here. I’ve been thinking about you guys.
Tcr21 – You’re almost there! I hope your delivery in the near future goes well!
I do have a question for you guys – has anyone undergone the genetic testing for Downs syndrome and other disorders?? I’m at that stage now and just wanted to get some input from others who have been through this. Thanks so much!!
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6/3/2011 10:33 PM
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Just wanted to let you guys know that my Beta for today was 512. So its looking good. I go back Monday for another Beta...
Hope you guys have a great weekend..
Much Hope, Love, & Support
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6/3/2011 2:16 PM
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Thanks everyone for the encouraging words. I have decided not to go back for a 2nd ultrasound until I am 8wks. My beta levels are still rising wonderfully (74,864), so I'm hopeful that everything will work out.
Baby Dust to all
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6/3/2011 1:29 PM
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Ind Girl – Congrats! That is great news!
Babies4us- I know it’s hard not to panic when you are bleeding but try to stay positive. I had bleeding up until 20 weeks. I’m now 24 weeks with B/G twins. They first thought it was just pockets of blood that came out, but could never figure out why it kept happening, but each time I went in the babies were great. I even passed large clots on two occasions and still all was fine. Keep thinking positive thoughts. I’ll keep you in my prayers
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6/3/2011 10:39 AM
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NWells - I think of you often - I wish so much you were here with me still - I am going to be sending you all the positive energy and prayers in the universe when you start your cycle in July - Good luck to you and your DH and keep us posted on everything
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6/3/2011 9:23 AM
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tcr21: haven't heard from you in a while, I got a tear when I read 35 weeks, I was with you for a while there. I am doing great now, and starting again in July. So happy for you!!!! UGH Can't wait!!!!
Indygirl- great, keep us posted on those #'s
To everyone else, I am with you, thinking of you and pulling for you, as I know you will all be for me when I start in July!!!!
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6/3/2011 1:00 AM
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Hello ladies, so much to catch up on.
Tmb- reading your post where you said you felt forgotten, you are not! I for one am bad at including responses to each person on here, but I do think of all of you, do know you are cared about.
Babies- I'm sorry you are struggling with the bleeding, but sounds like your rising beta should bring you some comfort, sending good thoughts your way.
Faith2-Sorry to read about your uncertain ultrasound, wishing you good news on your next one, and strength and sanity in the meantime.
Indigirl- Fantastic! Congratulations, keep up the good work.
I am sorry for those I've missed, I have so much love and respect for all you ladies!
Sending you all good thoughts and babydust.
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6/2/2011 10:02 AM
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Good Morning -
I visit this forum frequently and my heart aches and celebrates with you all as you go through the ups and downs.
Patiently - I also had an ectopic in April 2010 after IUI - I took the methotrexate, but also ended up needing the surgery where they found that both of my tubes had to be removed because of damage -
Congrats to you on reaching 12 weeks and good luck at your ultrasound - I can completely relate to you being so nervous between ultrasounds - I am now 35 weeks pregnant after our IVF in September/October miraculously worked for us and I am so grateful every moment - I don't take any of it for granted - I think when you go though loss and struggle to conceive it's hard to believe it could actually work out fine. Don't worry though it does get easier - especially after 18 weeks when you start to feel little movements...... That daily reasurance is amazing!
I just want this little one safe and in my arms now - even now i'm scared to believe it's actually happening!
Love and Prayers to you all.
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6/2/2011 8:36 AM
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IndGirl - awessome, awesome, awesome!!!!! I am som happy for you, enjoy it!!!!
Faith2 - I'm praying for you and hope all works out well. keep the faith, god loves you!!!
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6/1/2011 10:31 PM
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Thanks everyone for the encouraging words. I have been sobbing on & off all day cause I am so scared.
tmb-thank u, I will definitely google that.
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6/1/2011 9:27 PM
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Just wanted to share the news with you guys. I received a BFP today. So exciting.. My Beta is 171 . I go back on Friday to retest blood work. Hoping for skyrocketing #'s. I am so happy to have finally gotten a great outcome. Hoping it continues that way.
For all of you that I just read your post, please hang in there. Keep trying.. I had all but given up today and had myself convinced that it was going to be a negative. Boy was I wrong..
Im hoping for the best for all of you.. I will keep you posted with my results...
Im thinking of all of you....
Much Hope, Love, & Support
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6/1/2011 4:35 PM
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Patiently....I have to say that once you go through infertility, it is so hard to enjoy your pregnancy for fear that something will go wrong. Maybe mine was different because I had twins, but I swear I was ALWAYS nervous. I was nervous to make it to 13 weeks. I thought after 13 weeks I would feel better, but I didn't really. Then I was worried about making it to 28 weeks....then worried that I'd have them before 34 weeks and they wouldn't be healthy. In the end I made it to 36 1/2 weeks and had 2 healthy babies that came home from the hospital with me. My advice to you is after this ultrasound, try to relax and enjoy it. Think positive and go with it!
Congrats to all of the pregnant girls and to those who have had bad news or who are still trying, hang in there! Once you have your babies, life will be grand!
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6/1/2011 3:53 PM
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tmb- My ectopic was in April of March of 2010, we actually got pregnant on our own after our first failed IVF. We piggy backed on the drugs from the IVF. We found out at about 5 weeks that it wasn't a healthy pregnancy and were forced to do 2 rounds of Methotrexate shots. Saved us from having to do surgery, but the waiting game for my hcg levels to go down was painful... Just keep positive, is the only advice I can give!
This Friday I'll be at 12w. Next doctors appointment is on the 8th, which will be my next US. After 2 1/2 years of IF treatments and set backs... 3 1/2 weeks between US has been excruciating! We haven't told anybody other than family because we are too scared. I think if we were a normal fertile couple we'd be screaming from the rooftops! It seems we keep waiting for the next wall to appear? We are so excited, it's just getting to the next hurtle (the next US). Has anyone else felt like this?
Sending prayers out to all that are cycling and those that coping with IF.
Hugs to all!
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6/1/2011 3:10 PM
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Faith2-I'm so sorry to hear what happened, but there are some positive stories out there about this. If you google "blighted ovum" there is a woman who went through this and had a healthy baby girl. In my case, the ins. Rx told me this at my first US at 6wks also, but 3 days later, I went to my fertility Rx and he saw the embryo and fetal pole! Although, mine ended up not having a heartbeat, others in this situation turned out fine. So keep the faith, and keep us posted!
Patiently-I'm sorry about the ectopic! Was that recently? How far along were you? I remember in April your numbers were going up. Was that the same pregnancy or are you pregnant again?
Toni- Thank you very much for your prayers. Yeah, I've heard private adoption is expensive. Would you consider through the county? I think it is free. Or are you considering another cycle? Do they know why you miscarried again? I know with mine they think it was chromosomal, but you had a DE right? I am praying for you too.
Babies-I'm sorry to hear about the bleeding! Please keep us posted!Im praying for you too!
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6/1/2011 2:27 PM
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Hello Everyone, I received sum not so good news at my 6wk ultrasound and was wonderin if maybe sum1 else had this same or similar experience. They were able to see the gestational sac but unable to see the baby. My dr. is worried & she says if we still cant see the baby in a wk, then we should start thinkin about a d&c. I couldnt do anything but sob right there in the dr. office.
Has anyone ever gone for their 6wk ultrasound and it was just too early to see the baby?? Any similar experience stories will be appreciated.
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