Hey ladies, yesterday was graduation day for me. I have moved on to my regular OB. My first appt. is June 8th. My appt with my RE went well. He said everything was progessing normally and on target.
Elizabeth and Shaz, our first trimester is almost over...only 3-4 weeks to go. I hope you guys are feeling o.k.
Also, RE gave me great advice on how to handle my severe heartburn. He told me to put my bed on an incline instead of propping my head on pillows. Well, DH and I looked around the house yesterday, until we found something that we can put under the head of the mattress to elevate it a little. Last night was the best night sleep I've had in two weeks. It was almost like instance relief, because there was no pressure on my tummy at all. I can't wait to get home and get in the bed.
Me and DH are 35...married 2 yrs...TTC for 2 yrs...m/c in Dec 2003...DH has mild sperm factor...started clomid 100mg for 1st IUI...BFP 4/27/05...Taylor Denise was born 12/30/05
Yai for you, for the sleep thing.....I so cant wait to get a decent nights sleep in the second trimester....yes only another 17 days to go and we will all be feeling a little safer and secure!!!!.....
I have already seen my ob once....It's great to be reassured isnt it....
Married 10 years, 38yo, husband 36. Been on IVF for 10 years. Have had 9 IVF cycles with one pregnancy resulting in adorable daughter who is now 5yo. BFP April 05 - Due January 06 MF infertility. Live - Melbourne Australia
I had my last u/s at the RE yesterday. It was wonderful. I got to see all three babies, and they look amazing. One was positioned straight-on, and I could see its two legs and arms waving. They are so precious.
One of the newer patients asked the nurse "how long do you keep your patients before releasing them to their ob?" The nurse replied, "nine weeks after transfer." The lady was shocked because I was already showing so much in a short amount of time. The nurse told her it was because of my triplets
I go to my ob/perinatologist on June 16th. I am so anxious to have another u/s. My dh couldn't go to the last one because he is home sick with strep throat. poor guy.
And......I think that technically we are about two weeks away from ending our first trimester. They count the weeks from date of your last menstrual period and not date of conception. Hurray!
Have a wonderful weekend. My dh and I are having about 40 friends over for a crawfish boil. He is sick and I am exhausted, it should be pretty funny to see how and if we can pull this off. My house is a disaster.
Wow, it must be amazing to see three babies in your u/s. It is amazing to see just one.....
You must be absolutely exhausted....I keep telling my husband that I can be a pain in the butt because I am growing a life inside of me. LOL....Everytime I say it he just rolls his eyes. Last night he referred to you and said that when I was growing three lives inside of me I could act like a princess...LOL...Very funny.
I hope your DH is feeling better and hope your gathering went ok.
Married 10 years, 38yo, husband 36. Been on IVF for 10 years. Have had 9 IVF cycles with one pregnancy resulting in adorable daughter who is now 5yo. BFP April 05 - Due January 06 MF infertility. Live - Melbourne Australia
My OB appt is tomorrow. Do they do a u/s on your first visit? I haven't had one since 7wks and I'll be 10wks tomorrow. My heartburn is not so severe over the past few days. I hope its a sign that a change is coming.
Elizabeth, I'm glad you were able to see your beans moving around in there. How did the crawfish boil party go?
Shaz, we're only a few short weeks to go. I'm going to celebrate with a virgin strawberry daiquiri. I need something to keep me cool with this heat wave we're having all of a sudden.
Do you girls have names picked out yet? We are leaning towards Taylor Denise or Taylor Nicole for a girl and Xavier Charles for a boy. Charles is my father's first name and DH's father's middle name...both are deceased. It's saddens me when I think our baby is going to grow up without a grandpa. My dad was the best grandpa ever to my nieces and nephews. Well, I get back to work now.
Me and DH are 35...married 2 yrs...TTC for 2 yrs...m/c in Dec 2003...DH has mild sperm factor...started clomid 100mg for 1st IUI...BFP 4/27/05...Taylor Denise was born 12/30/05
Babybound, I had my 2nd OB appt. yesterday. The 1st was just paperwork. Yesterday I met one of the doctors out of the 5 that work there. They took urine, weighed me, blood pressure, then sent me to a room where they said to undress! I did not know I was getting a pap!!! Surprise!!! It actually kind of hurt! He pressed on my lower abdomen for whatever reason and by last night it was soo sore. Anyways, the best thing about my visit was this little handheld thing, he put something cold on my abdomen, then put this monitor on and I could hear heartbeats! One then nothing...over more to the left then another! It was amazing! I almost cried! He said I won't get an U/S until 20 weeks! August! That seems so far away! I will beg for an earlier one. They only do U/S for testing. How about 18 weeks? I'll try it...
33 yrs old married to dh 12 1/2 yrs. scarred fallopian tubes from laser surgery for cervical cancer cells 3rd ivf attempt in march, now pg. with b/g twins due 12/15/05
I have an ultrasound on the 23rd of June. This is a routine u/s that is done to test mainly for Down's. I had blood work done Monday to go with the test. I then go back and see my OB on the 30th.
Those doppler gadgets are great Cassandra, I was thinking of hiring one during my first pregnancy but DH said that I would be hysterical if one day I couldnt find the HB cause the baby was hiding or something. I thought he had a valid point.
BB - I would love to celebrate with a drink, but never would. Is there such thing as a virgin bourbon and diet coke...lol
Elizabeth - DH is very funny. I have also got Billie saying to her dad that we have to look after Mummy cause she is having a baby!!!!!! love it.
I havent really thought of names yet?? Better get thinking.
Married 10 years, 38yo, husband 36. Been on IVF for 10 years. Have had 9 IVF cycles with one pregnancy resulting in adorable daughter who is now 5yo. BFP April 05 - Due January 06 MF infertility. Live - Melbourne Australia
At dinner at my in laws on Mon. my dad in law likes Molly. I said dad, tell you what, if 1. it's a girl, 2. she has freckles, 3. she has red hair, and 4. if it's curly. I have very curly hair and my dad was a redhead. Talk about your typical irish! My husband has straight blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes. I hope our children have more of his looks! I hope all are doing well here and I hope we stay in touch throughout our entire pregnancies and post on the parenting after infertility board! Take care everyone! cassandra
33 yrs old married to dh 12 1/2 yrs. scarred fallopian tubes from laser surgery for cervical cancer cells 3rd ivf attempt in march, now pg. with b/g twins due 12/15/05
Cassandra, just you wait...you will have a little girl with curly red-hair and freakles.
Shaz, you're so lucky to get another u/s. I've only had two at 6 and 7 weeks. I'm glad everything is progressing well. No, virgin bourbon and diet coke, but you can pretend.
Elizabeth, glad you energy is picking up. Mine's is trying to make a come back too. When is your next appt?
As for me, OB visit went well. I love my OB. He makes everything so comfortable. He gave me a butt-load of information and magazines yesterday. I pouted because I wanted another u/s and to hear the heartbeat...but no hearing of the heartbeat until my next appt and no u/s until week 16 (if I do amino test) or 20 if I decide not to...bummer The good news is he gave me medication for my heartburn. YIPPEE! The heartburn really start to effect my eating. I would be lucky to eat a couple of crackers and a cup of soup and that's not proper nutrition for a growing baby. My next appt is 7/12...I'll be 15wks.
Me and DH are 35...married 2 yrs...TTC for 2 yrs...m/c in Dec 2003...DH has mild sperm factor...started clomid 100mg for 1st IUI...BFP 4/27/05...Taylor Denise was born 12/30/05
Hi Babybound. I am so glad to hear that you got some meds for the heartburn! Are they working? I sure do hope so, because I get so depressed if I can't enjoy food.
Will you find out your baby's gender on the next u/s? Do you have any instincts about what you're having?
Elizabeth, the meds has finally brought on some relief. I'm eating again...YIPEE!
We will only get to hear the heartbeat on my next appt. I'll be almost 15 weeks. I don't get another u/s until week 20. We've decided not to do the amino testing. I don't think I can take a false positive, since I'm hearing they are so common and the pg will continue no matter what. I'm leaving all my testing and faith in the hands of the Creator, God Almighty.
When is you next appt? I hope you and your bundle are doing well.
Me and DH are 35...married 2 yrs...TTC for 2 yrs...m/c in Dec 2003...DH has mild sperm factor...started clomid 100mg for 1st IUI...BFP 4/27/05...Taylor Denise was born 12/30/05
Im so glad you are both starting to feel a little better. BB am very happy for you that you can eat again. Heartburn is not fun at all.
I have an u/s next Thursday, am a bit nervous about it as they have also drawn blood to test for Downs.....I really didnt want to have the test cause no matter how it comes back I will not be having an amnio either. As you say BB, it's in God's hands.
I still cant believe the three of us did it. I didnt think it would be possible to get three from three, Im so glad I was wrong.
After this U/S I get another at 19 weeks. We might find out the sex of the baby but wont tell anyone, except you guys of course.
Billie is getting very used to the baby coming now. She got up this morning, came down stairs and gave me a cuddle. She then said good morning to my belly and rubbed it....It was soooo cute.
Married 10 years, 38yo, husband 36. Been on IVF for 10 years. Have had 9 IVF cycles with one pregnancy resulting in adorable daughter who is now 5yo. BFP April 05 - Due January 06 MF infertility. Live - Melbourne Australia
33 yrs old married to dh 12 1/2 yrs. scarred fallopian tubes from laser surgery for cervical cancer cells 3rd ivf attempt in march, now pg. with b/g twins due 12/15/05
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The good news is he gave me medication for my heartburn. YIPPEE! The heartburn really start to effect my eating. I would be lucky to eat a couple of crackers and a cup of soup and that's not proper nutrition for a growing baby. My next appt is 7/12...I'll be 15wks.
