IVF Graduates thread!! - Page 15

[BellyBean]

Kewpie, how exciting you are so close!  The next couple weeks are going to be crazy with anticipation!  Can't wait to see your little bundles and hear your birth story!  Glad you got a bunch of cleaning done, it always makes me feel so much better :)

Keira, hope you can post some 3D pictures!  You are getting so close too!

Renavoo, I am so glad to hear you are grounded.  I honestly don't know how you have been managing, I can barely function and working long hours would not fly with me (haha, no pun intended!).  How great you got to see your LO's moving around!  I can't wait to hear if they are really boy/girl :)

Blue, I really hope you get some answers today.  Is there anyway you could "fake" a non-IVF need for prednisone to your normal doctor :)  Haha, I am so bad!!!

Deborah, I got the flu shot with DD when I was about 7 months pregnant.  I was SO TORN on it, but figured with the preservitive free version it would be okay...they really pushed it at my OB.  It was the year of the swine flu (there was so much mania going on) and they only had 3 shots left at the OB that were preservative free so I decided to get it while I could.  I also got one this time, but it was a couple weeks before my transfer.

Bungalow, congrats on all your hard work at school!!!  Sounds like you have lots of prepping done and a good plan to finish it up!

AFM, we have told a couple non-family members, but I don't want to do a big announcement until I have a chance to see a couple of my really close friends in person.  They would be SO upset if they found out on facebook or thru someone else.  Honestly, I am still trying to get used to the idea of bringing 2 babies home at once, and how that will change our family dynamic.  I saw a girlfriend yesterday who has the EXACT same situation.  Her DD was 2.5 when her twins were born and I think once I can openly talk to her (it was a huge group setting so I couldn't say anything) I'll feel much better.  She has BTDT and although they have some issues with their DD, I am sure they can give us lots of advice and maybe a couple things they would have done differently.  They are such great parents (calm, nurturing, loving...) I just hope I can handle it as well as she has. 

[deborahbgkelly]

I was not objecting to getting one, it was the fact that I'm so early in pregnancy. I also realized that I'm probably pretty scared of having adverse reactions since that's been happening to me so much. The pharmacy did have the preservative-free, but they didn't want to give it to me because they thought it best done at a doctor's office. I will be calling today to find out which doctor has the right one.

[Keria]

Blue, I'm so happy to read that your RE is willing to try the predisone I was about to mail you some predisone myself lol. I'm so hoping this does the trick for you. Oh and Oliver was actually my DHs choice but now I really love it too. Lucia is our little girls name.

Kewpie It looks like you are going to have full term twins! That's amazing with all that you went through earlier in the pregnancy.   I'm glad you are feeling better I'm pretty crabby myself but seeing my little monsters always cheers me up.

Belly I'm glad you were able to talk to someone with twins and an older DD and you are getting used to the thought of two  babies at once. I'm a little scared myself as the dates are getting closer. Do you know yet if you are moving?

I didn't get the flu shot because they didn't have the preservative free one. I've been lucky so far and have not caught anything I hope it continues.

Our U/s yesterday went great both babies are measuring right on track Lucia weights 15020 grams and Oliver 1580 grams. I thought for sure Oliver was breech because I was feeling kicks down in my cervix on the right side which is his side and I thought Lucia was head down because I was feeling kicks near my ribs on the left side. I was wrong Lucia is breech with her legs to the left side and with her body across my stomach and Oliver is transverse with his body under my ribs  and his feet on top of his sister head, no wonder I can't breathe. I'm really hoping they move to a better position soon. Oh and our 3d is scheduled for tomorrow I can't wait hopefully we''ll get some good shots   I'll share them here of course.

[Kewpie80]

Keria - can't wait to see your 3D pics!!!

[Keria]

No 3D pics :( Both babies were facing my back, now the doctor says it may be too late but we can try again on monday. I'm super sad about it I think I got a new batch of pregnancy hormones lately because I just wanted to cry the only shot he printed was of our little boy's private parts while he was grabbing himself, why the hell would I want a picture of that. Dh thinks I'm crazy for being sad. And in my head I know it's the silliest thing  to be sad about but like I said I think I have some brand new  third trimester hormones or something. I've been super emotional lately.

[Kewpie80]

keria - I'm so sorry you couldn't get any pictures. :(  I would feel really sad too.  We've waited so long for these babies and we just want to catch a glimpse of them.  Your feeling sad is totally understandable!  It's such a long wait otherwise. I hope you can get something better on monday.

[renavoo]

oh Keria, I would be so upset too. I hope that you have more luck on Monday!

Oh I had a really bad dream a couple of days ago that I give birth preterm so I decided to use the doppler even though my OB suggested we not use it (she said it was stressful because too many people couldn't hear anything). DH was initially against it but then he started playing with it and he found a heart beat! So then I couldn't get him to stop. haha. But seriously, that felt good, to hear the heartbeat. I won't see anyone until next Friday. What do they do during a prenatal visit? The receptionist said they won't be doing an ultrasound so I'm curious if I'm just going to be sitting there telling the doctors what happened 2 weeks before.

Anyway, Big hugs ladies! Workwise, I'm done for the year after today (although I have a big client meeting today.) but I'm so excited to hang out with my DH for a few days straight.

[Keria]

Oh thank guys, I'm feeling much better I think my little boy took pity on me and moved to a better position,   I don't feel that overwhelming chest pressure anymore so  I was actually able to get a good night sleep. It will be ok if we don't get any pics on monday we'll meet them soon enough. If we can't see their faces I'm going to ask the doctor  to print us some tiny feet or hand pics, anything better than crotch pics.

Rena yay for finding the heartbeats, did your OB say why he didn't want you to use hte doppler? We always had an u/s with our visits but I'm guessing they'll weight you take your blood pressure and talk about your medical history etc. I'm so glad you are done for the year with work it sounds like your job is really demanding. When do you have to go back?

[deborahbgkelly]

Keria- Glad you are feeling better. Renavoo- I think Keria is right about what they'll do. I skipped the medical history part because we did that when we started IVF. AFM- I got an A in my class! Today is "graduation day" from the RE. It will be the last ultrasound I have with them and I transfer to my OB on 1/4. The RE will still monitor my hormones (but possibly from the OB's office). I'm in a very good place right now emotionally and hope to keep it there. I also am not nearly as sick as I was (for which I am quite grateful).

[BellyBean]

Keira, I would be sad too if I didn't get any face pictures.  My DH says I always have my expectations set too high, which leads to a lot of dissapointment when things don't go exactly how I had planned in my head.  It's so true and I wish I didn't do it.  I hope you get some great pictures on Monday, and I think little hands and feet are ADORABLE!  I must have taken 100+ pictures of my DD's hands and feet when she was born :)  So a 3D picture would be a great start!

Renavoo, glad you are off for the rest of the year, my DH and I are too, and it's so nice to have some time to breathe and relax :)  My first OB appoitment last week didn't have a planned u/s either (I demanded one though, since my RE needed it to graduate me).  I had to get in with a different department though later that day.  At my OB appointment I had to fill out a 10 page questionaire and then we discussed that, they listened to my heart/lungs, and then let me ask questions.  It was pretty non-eventful and a waste of time (for me), but I guess they need all that info :)

Kewpie, you are getting so close!  Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well.  You got sick at the beginning and now at the end!  Must be the way your body wants to bookend the pregnancy!  Can't wait to see your little darlings!

Deborah, congrats on graduating from your OB!  And I am glad to hear you are feeling better too!

AFM, well the Zofran doesn't seem to be working anymore so I have stopped taking it regularly...I figure no sense in risking anything on the babies if I am not getting the relief from it.  I spent all of yesterday in bed, luckily my mom came over and watched DD.  I cry almost everyday from the pain from the nausea, and by bedtime I am ready to give up, but I am keeping hope that "this too shall pass".  I will probably announce the pregnancy/twins on New Years to my friends.  I have a couple close friends I'd like to tell in person over the break and then we'll let everyone else know.  Oh and I have my first peri appointment next Thursday!!!  1 hour meet with doctor and genetic counseling and then a 1 hour ultrasound!  Doesn't that seem crazy long!!!  Most of my u/s have been 10 minutes tops!  Hopefully I can get a good shot of both of them that I can post on facebook with my announcement.

[Keria]

Oh Belly that sounds miserable, I'm glad your mom is able to help you with your DD was you m/s this bad with her?. Hopefully it will go away fast  I can't believe you are 10 weeks already. And yes I think my expectations were too high, I do that a lot too. I wasn't prepared at all not being able to see them. But I'm happy they are growing well and seem happy even if they didn't want to smile for the camera.

[deborahbgkelly]

Belly- Graduated from RE to OB. Thanks! Babies are doing great! Each have hbs of 180 bpms. We found a membrane today which means our risk went way lower because they are now officially mono-di. Baby A is measuring 8 weeks 5 days and Baby B is measuring 8 weeks 6 days (same as before 3 days behind for Baby A and 2 for Baby B). I'm posting the picture here, but I had

trouble getting a good orientation so Baby A's pictures (on the bottom) are sideways.

[deborahbgkelly]

Haha. DH said Twin B looked like a spaceship and I totally see what he's talking about now.

[renavoo]

Belly, oh my gosh, I really am sorry that your MS is so bad!! I hope that it starts to wane a little. My MS started to wane around 11 weeks so hopefully, one more week and you'll get some relief. My MS was NOTHING like yours though. I  just had to eat a little to keep it at bay. Well, just think, the little babies are growing well and going to be so grateful when you're holding them in your arms!

Keria, YAH to having gotten some good sleep. I hope that this kept up for today as well :o) And i think getting images of the adorable hands and feet would be a great idea. I am still hoping that you get your cute face images though mostly because I can't wait to "meet" your babies too. haha. As for the doppler, my OB was just worried that I would stress out if I couldn't find anything. My DH feels the same way too so I can't argue with them about that but I feel like i'm actually quite ok with things even when I can't find the heart beat (I couldnt find anything at 9 or 10 weeks). Anyway, DH was really excited when we found a heart beat a few days before so I'm thinking maybe we'll look again sometime next week. I think that the OB will probably also use a doppler to find the heart beats at the next visit.

Kewpie, How are you feeling?

Oooh so I haven't announced my pregnancy to my coworkers yet, except for my close friends at work (and my boss). My friends are now coming to me though and saying that people are asking them if I'm pregnant. So I've decided that this is because either i'm 1)showing a lot (and I'm willing to believe this because my stomach is sticking out but I think I just look fatter) or 2) because I "look' pregnant. My friend says I have the pregnancy glow. I disagree with her because personally, I think just look tired and pimply. haha I think that the fact that I'm always rubbing my tummy is probably a dead giveaway too but i do it without thinking about it. My stomach always hurts by the end of the day because the stupid pants I'm wearing pinch...I just received my shipment of maternity clothing so I'm quite excited to wear the pants which won't pinch my stomach!Anyway,

I hope everyone is doing well!! Happy holidays! I really can't believe the new year is just around the corner...

[Kewpie80]

belly - oh, haha I had completely forgotten I had gotten sick at the beginning.  You have a good memory!  I'm SOOOO sorry you are so sick with m/s.  I didn't have it nearly so bad as you do and I just can't imagine.  I hope you can find something that works.  Everyone I know who has had it bad seemed to love zofran, but since that isn't working for you, I've got nothing... Does your doctor have any other ideas?  It sounds so miserable!  Mine began to wane a little tiny bit around 11 weeks and was pretty much all gone by 18 weeks.  I hope at the very least you have an end and it doesn't continue the whole pregnancy.

renavoo - I started wearing my maternity pants really early.  I think I was around 10ish weeks cause I had the bad pinching too.  Not fun!

AFM - I can't wait until this sinus infection is gone.  My sinuses aren't burning so much anymore, but I've gotten to that point where there is the dry hacking cough that isn't productive, but you have to cough anyway from the itchiness.  ugh.... My bladder is barely holding up to the weight of the babies, but then add in sneezing and hacking and... well, you get the idea.  I am SO glad that this happened before the babies were born, but now I'm praying that I get over it before I go into labor.  DH is fighting this thing off as well.  

Just about all my maternity clothes don't cover me anymore.  I have 2 sweaters that I can still wear, but all of my pants don't fit over the bump and my one skirt is starting to slide down with every step I take.  They really need to make maternity clothes for those of us who are bigger than full term... When I'm home, I just let my belly hang out.  DH thankfully doesn't care and I'm just tired of fussing with my clothes. 

I found out I have carpel tunnel in my hands and wrists now too. Supposedly caused by the weight pulling from the front on the shoulder blades?  *shrugs* The doctor said I can wear braces, but I'm thinking I just won't bother.  I'm so close to the end that it just doesn't feel worth it.  

Other than the sinus infection, I'm not feeling too badly.  I was getting uncomfortable last week, but with my recent chiro adjustments, that pain has subsided.  Anyone know of a good way to dull the itchiness from an irritated throat?  I read about honey, but since I'm diabetic, I try to stay away from high sugar stuff like that.

[blueyezz4]

Kewpie - I have had tons of sinus issues and i can tell you that hot showers help to clear out my nose and then you can use saline spray but i know when my head is so swollen it does nothing b/c it can't even spray up in there.  I know you have used a neti pot but that is the same when you are so swollen up there it can't even get through.
 

Renavoo - glad all went well with telling your boss.  Kinda funny that people are asking your co-workers that know if you are pregnant.  Sounds like you might have to let the cat out of the bag soon.  You are at 12 wks now right so you are at the normal time that most people share.  How are you feeling?  Enjoying your time off work? When do you go back.

Keria - how are you hands?  did the dr have any ideas for you?  Sorry if i missed your update.

Belly - how are you doing?  Sorry to hear the meds aren't helping. You poor thing.  Have you tried B6 and ginger anything or the wrist motion sickness things??  Just throwing out suggestions to try to help you out.  Hope your appt goes well on Thurs.  Can't wait to hear your update.

Debroah - congrats on graduating and like I said on the other page.. yay, for a membrane.

Bugalowmama- hope you are still doing well and got all your project accomplished or at least started.  Congrats on graduating too, if I didn't already say it!!

Lyndi - how are you doing???  Hope all is well and you are feeling better.  Still on "bedrest"?

Hope i didn't miss any graduates.  I was trying to remember everyone on this thread, but my memory isn't the best.

[Keria]

Merry Christmas everyone :)

Blue, the only advice the doctor gave me was to wear the brace all day and if it gets really bad he says that he can refer me to someone to  suck some fluid out  or something like that No thanks, I don't think it's any worst right now and maybe a little better the braces do actually help a ton. 

Kewpie I'm sorry you are having problems with your hands as well, the braces are actually cheap and they bring so much relief. I don't know if you do it already but the best thing for my sinuses is a sinus massage there is ton of info online on how to do it. Ginger is good for a sore throat my mom makes a tea our of fresh ginger root and honey and it works great I'm pretty sure you can leave the honey out. I'm starting to outgrow my maternity stuff as well I was measuring 39 weeks on my last appointment and I still have 7 weeks to go.

Rena the babies did let me sleep for a couple of night but last night they decided I slept enough. I think they are  training me for the sleepless nights to come. Before I felt them move  I was always wondering if the babies were ok so the reassurance that the doppler gave me was worth it. I waited the longest time to tell people I think 16 weeks or so. I did get a ton of comments on my weight gain before people knew. Maternity clothes are the best I waited till 20 weeks to get some and it was way too long.

Cute babies Deborah I'm glad they found a membrane between them.

[renavoo]

Hi everyone! Merry Christmas! I can't believe that another year has gone by...

Keria and Kewpie, ugh to carpal tunnel! I hope that it gets better after the babies come! Kewpie, you are almost there! I'm so excited for you. Is the sinus infection in anyway related to the pregnancy? i keep thinking that at the rate I blow my nose, I'm bound to get some infection. i once had a ENT (ear, nose and throat MD) tell me never to blow my nose. No way that will happen...it's so darn uncomfortable to have to stuffed!

Blue, How are you doing? Is Abby all excited about Christmas? :o) And I saw in your other page that your on your way! It's really exciting. I'm going to reply to the rest of the post in the other forum but i wanted to give you a hug on this page too. Even though there seems to be a little stress and sadness, i'm just hopeful that this new protocol works and you get your much deserved baby out of this. My fingers are crossed that the prednisone (or are you on dexamethasone?) works (My memory is going too! i think I operate in a fog most days now!) 

Belly, I hope you're feeling better today and you get incrementally better every day. Let us know how you're doing!!

Big hugs ladies!

[renavoo]

Ooooh i forgot to ask you ladies...what are you doing for strollers? DH and i have decided on tandem strollers because they make walking the city much easier. However, those things are majorly expensive. We're choosing between the Kolcraft (at around 250), city select (at around 650) and icandy (at around 1000+) DH prefers the icandy but i just don't know how the heck we can spend 1000+ on a stroller! the problem with city select is that i feel like it's just too narrow between seats and my DH and I are pretty tall (Well, he's 6'4, I'm 5'8) so we want something that we won't need to replace in a year or so. I'm also not sure if we need bassinets for when they are babies. Those bassinet or pram seats for the strollers are yet another expense and another storage nightmare...and considering we would probably only need them for a few months it seems like a waste of money! But I'll do whatever is best for the babies so I wanted to get your advice. What are you guys doing in terms of strollers?

Thanks!

[blueyezz4]

Renavoo - I'm sure there are others on here that will have more updated info for you, but when we did our baby registry we had picked out a double stroller (one in front of the other) and I forget the name. I went back to look at our registry, but it is gone now.  Anyways, the one we were looking at was one where you could convert it once the babes get bigger and when they are smaller you can have the carriers on it and then once they get bigger you can get switch to the reg stroller type seats.  Also, this one we picked you could have the babes looking at each other or both facing forward or one one way and one the other.  Anyways, those were all things I thought were kinda convenient w/ two. Good luck picking!! I'm sure there are others that have more recent research experience. Merry Christmas!!!