So good news is baby had a heartbeat of 137. Bad news is he is measuring 6w5 days instead of 7w 3 days, and the gestational sac is measuring at 6w. My doctor is still very guarded and bringing me back in Wednesday next week before sending me off to the OB (midwife in my case). Nothings ever easy over here... Sending strong growing vibes down to little B and hoping he stays with us.
Off to watch the snow fall...
TF - Totally agree with SKJ that it is a matter of mm we're talking! Even at the best angle, they can be "off" with measurements, measurements vary from person to person ect. Annnnd that's how people who don't track their fertility end up with a false due date and a baby that's forced out way too early. Hang in there!
AFM - My meds are coming on the 14th. Happy Valentine's Day to me!
I went for my saline this morning and it was totally normal. The nurse called to say that I can start trying again. And, she gave me an idea of what the doc wants me to do - it's not at all what I had in mind and I am just so confused. She wants me on lovenox (blood thinner), vitamins (didn't think to ask which ones?) and METFORMIN ?? I think she said that I'd start all of them after ovulation. I didn't really write everything down so I'm trying to piece it all together. The nurse said those recommendations were based on my blood work. She didn't mention anything about ovidrel or progesterone, which is what the doc had originally said I'd be on. I called back for clarification, but I don't think I'll hear back until Monday. I'm CD 6 and I go back in on Thursday (CD 12). I don't want to try this month if I don't know exactly what we are doing, you know? Ugh. What to do? I'm traveling for work Sunday - Wednesday. Blah!
Chourd- Oooh... I know how nights like that feel. Hope he quieted down and you got some sleep.
SKJ- Did she do a glucose test or anything that would indicate the need for metformin? Seems like a weird one but she does seem to be educated in things that most REs ignore so I'd go with it. Obviously its too late for ovulation stim meds but it would surprise me if she didn't want you on progesterone. Hope they get some answers for you! I totally understand not wanting to try without the right combo and risk another m/c.
Sila- Excited for your fresh start with injectables. What a nice Valentines gift!
Speaking of Valentine's Day, anyone have romance planned?
We're going to a Hockey game Friday night, we don't really embrace the commercial side of the day...
Thanks for all the love. Looking at the picture of how they measured compared to last time I am less concerned about the days being off. Just focusing on good things and hoping for the best. Grow baby grow.
Indie - I've never heard of the full bladder thing! But it makes sense. Like a full bladder would change the position of your uterus right? I'll be about a week behind you. AF should start for me next Sunday! Come on babies!
Jpack, TF - Are you still buried?
bebe - I think everything will be fine as well!!! Have you started searching for doulas yet? Hint, hint ;)
AFM - I was at a birth all day/night/early morning and I'm surviving on less than 3hrs of sleep. But it's so worth it! A beautiful unmedicated, intervention free, vaginal birth of a big 10lb baby boy!
bebe - i'm sure everything is just fine but i totally get your wanting to have more information. but i think it is a GREAT sign that the u/s looks good!!
sila - the bladder thing... apparently it helps on two fronts. one it helps to position the cervix so the IUI is easier overall (not an issue for me... i have had two IUIs on an empty bladder and the procedure itself was pretty easy breezy) and two it increases clinical pregnancy rates due to "passive straightening of the uterus". i guess it makes for better placement of sperm? i'm totally going to try it out this time, no harm and nothing to lose and all... how exciting that you are a week behind me! yes! come on babies!! and that birth sounds wonderful! man, i'd love to get past thinking about follicles and lining and IUI timing and move on to thinking about birthing...
how is everyone else? i'm at a computer this week so now i'm going to be begging for updates :) thinking and praying for baby toothfairy!
afm - anyone ever take red raspberry leaf? i picked up some capsules at the health food store today when i went in to refill my supplements... i'm really hoping i have a better lining this time around. last time it was 7.9 the day before trigger... so within acceptable limits... but i know it would be best if it was up above 10. not sure how a couple of days of rrl will help but here's hoping... i'm trying to do whatever i can to increase my chances for success while at the same time accepting that a lot of this is outside of my control. a tricky balance to maintain. i figure i've been faithfully taking supplements for what seems like forever, we're doing two IUIs instead of one, i'm going to try this full bladder thing... and other than that, all i can do is 
that the injectables will give me more follies this time around and that sperm and egg will meet and make us a baby. i don't think i've ever put this much effort into any one thing without a guarantee that it will pay off somehow...
Indie - That's what I was thinking. Interesting. I'm doing it. I have a bladder the size of a proton though. Red Raspberry is definitely for toning the uterus. Some women use it during pregnancy or at least during the end. I remembered this blog post and thought of you though. Praying for more follicles than ever for both of us!
Chuord - Woohoo on to the next cycle! No missing that egg this time! I'm uh, 8dpo. I love not really knowing or caring since there is no chance in the universe! Expecting AF Sunday! I took a nap and I think I felt better before the nap. Early bed for me tonight! I love the first couple night's sleep after a long birth. Amazzzzing.
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