Maggie, this was a fresh IVF cycle. We never get many embies, so we have had to keep doing fresh cycles... Are you due 2 Feb too? DH is a little miffed about the EDD because it's his older brother's and younger sister's birthday. His brother's daughter was also born a few days after that, so it's a busy birthday time in his family.
Chrissy, we used to be with Dr Kilvert. He was lovely, but refused to investigate whether I had endo (said it wouldn't alter his treatment protocol and I later found out he could only diagnose endo, not remove it). We switched to Dr Molloy who is a bit of an endo guru and the first thing he did was a lap to diagnose and remove endo in March. This was our first IVF after that lap.
I find it so amazing how much/little info we get given from different FSs. I am referring to the talk about progesterone levels. I did a HRT FET this cycle. The only time I found out my progesterone level from a BT was when I was almost 6 weeks. My prog level was 160. Since then, my FS was not really interested and never requested any more blood work; just did the transvaginal scans.
Juniper, good news that your prog level is so high and you can be weaned off them feeling confident. If you're too tired to drive, that is a health & safety issue which I think you should raise with your boss - but then I suppose you have to tell him/her .... Hmmmm ..... Sick day?
Leabie, I am reassured that you have heard a prog level over 100 is good! Glad that the acupuncture is helping with your MS. I saw SATC2 and had lunch - had a great day, thanks for asking.
AFM, I'm seeing my FS on Monday and we are discussing weaning me off drugs I think from week 12, which scares the pants off of me. I have a zillion and one questions for him. He's off on hols soon so I need to be extra prepared with my questions. Poor man.
Leabie, I was actually told that they just wanted to see progesterone over 50. I wonder why they differ? I'll check Woolies for that Edenvale too, thanks!
Brunette, fortunately I wasn't as tired yesterday, so the drive wasn't too bad. Of course, then I was worried about the fact I was less tired. I'm trying to hold off telling work until after we tell our parents (which is after the scan). I may have to tell them earlier if this nausea gets too much worse though.
So, no morning pessary today, which meant I slept in until 9am!! It's now 2.30pm and I'm completely ready for a nap! Yep, that sounds like a good idea.
Afternoon ladies, hope you're all having a lovely weekend. It's a gorgeous sunny day here today so i'm sitting at my dining table in the sunshine, so nice.
Brunette - glad the jail break was good. So what happens after this week, is it back to business as usual or building up to normal?
Paula - the chicklet is very busy inside also, and I thought they were supposed to slow down towards the end. I guess it's a sign for me that i'm not close enough yet...
S'rose - it's good that your work is supportive. At this early stage, I still say if you need to rest then rest up - nothing is as important as keeping yourself well during your pregnancy.
Juniper - congrats on your levels, you must be relieved! As for the pessaries, I have absolutely no idea as I stopped taking the crinone as soon as I got my BFP. Glad you're able to get some more sleep now you don't have to wake up at certain times during the night
Maggie - glad you're feeling a bit more zen - you might have to spread some around to the rest of us!!
Leabie - glad the acupuncture was of some help in relieving your MS, hope it continues to stay away for you!
AFM - have had cramps and a sore back for the last couple of days which of course i've googling like mad in the hope that it's a sign that labour is imminent, and although it can mean that they're also just symptoms of late pregnancy, so i'm not getting my hopes up. Well I am getting my hopes up but trying not to or it's going to be a very long 3 weeks, especially if the chicklet is late..!!!
Brunette, good luck with the FS this morning, hopefully you'll get lots of reassurance that weaning off will be fine. Thinking of you.
Juniper - Glad you survived, and that you are now getting sleep in's is wonderful. How are you feeling now that some of the prog support has been eased up?
lise - oh the waiting just never gets better does it. I am hoping you don't go overdue and that you can meet the little chicklet very very soon. Hope you are not too uncomfortable, and I am very jealous about the sunshine... it's been yuck here all weekend.
AFM - WOOT, my scan is tonight. I cannot wait, I am so anxious. I've been feeling a lot more tired over the weekend, and with DH now sick, fear that I am about to suffer again with his sharing, this lowered immune system is a serial pest this time of year!! My pt has agreed to make my tuesday night session half an hour, with an hour on the Saturday. I finally went back to exercising on sat and spent the rest of the day flat out resting!! It was very sad. But I felt better for having done something. Our house was very quiet this weekend.
BJ - Congrats honey and welcome. Your numbers sound good. Mine were 800 at 16dpo and then rose to 11,000 5 days later. So it is quite normal for you to have a high beta without there being two little bundles of joy. Just means it is nice and strong!
lise - not long now. Hope you don't stay mad at DH for long, you now what they say is the best way to bring on labour!!!! I have tried accupuncture as well as the bads for my MS and unfortunately they haven't made a difference. I just need to deal with it day by day and it doesn't last much longer.
s'rose - sorry you weren't happy with your scan, that would be frustrating. I hope your OB takes you through the results in a little bit more detail. It is great that everything looked good though, that is about all they tell you at that scan anyway, they can't tell much else, it just looks like a blob!! I can understand how it would make you feel like it isn't important though.
brunette - yeah great to hear you are getting some of your independance back. It must feel great. That is great news about the blood clot and that both of your babies are growing and doing well.
juniper - I can totally sympathise with your MS i have had mine since i was 5 weeks, only you will know what works for you. I have tried every known supposed helpful tool but none have worked. It is good if after lunch you are feeling ok, mine is 24/7. The only thing i find can kind of help is sucking on a eucalypus drop or barley sugar or something along those lines. It tends to lessen the nausea feeling, that and nibbling all through the day. Hope it starts to ease soon.
wantbaby2 - That is great news about your little girl. You must have been relieved.
paula - there is nothing worse than not being able to sleep. I hope you can find a way to be comfortable enough to get some rest. Do you have one of those big pillows?
Leabie - Glad that the bands are working for you. It does start to get more real from now on in. I told everyone at work this week and now it really seems real. That and the fact that i just feel fat all the time instead of pregnant, guess that will last for a few weeks yet.
Londonmiss - thanks for the receipe it is delicious, and your right it tastes even better when i can have it in bed with a nice cup of tea that DH has made!!!! Hope you are doing well.
CK77, Sonya, glennyc, Kitkat, maggie, miss K and anyone i have missed I hope you are all travelling along well to you all.
AFM - not much has been happening. MS situation is still the same i have tried everything including accupuncture and the bands. I am now that cause i am 11 weeks i will wake up this time next week and it will just miraculously be gone, wishful thinking i know. I still have two week to wait till my scan which means i will be nearly 13 weeks, can't wait to see the bub and all its bits and pieces. I had a panic the other day, being a teacher we have slap cheek going around the class and the school. Doc seems to think because i had it when i was young i should be fine, can't help but worry though. I am off to clean and wash, now that the damn rain has finally stopped and i have a much needed day off.
wantbaby#2 such wonderful news about yout lil girl. Definitely a sigh of relief. bj CONGRATULATIONS and welcome. So wonderful to see so many ladies coming over to the pregnancy thread. lise how are you feeling lovely? Any of the "bring on labour" tricks working? Did you manage to seduce DH? LOL Sonya shame that you had such an awful experience with your scan but great to hear all is well! juniper leftovers are fine as long as they are heated thoroughly like you said. Renee hope you are right and the MS disappears soon.
Had my obs appointment yesterday and he is really happy with the way things are progressing. He says i am popping out nicely (relief.. as so many tell me i am HUGE). He has asked me to go and get my GTT done so off to do that on Wednesday. A little worried due to my PCOS but will just have to take it as it comes and worry about it later if i have to. Now on fortnightly visits so its really hitting home that its getting closer. Not close enough though!
Hello Gorgeous Ladies!!! (squeals with excitment to see so many little miracles on their way)
Sorry I have been MIA I have been lurking alot! We had our 18-20w scan Monday and the little bubba was being stubborn as always just stayed lying on the belly the whole time!! I had to do 2 lots of star jumps and it just wouldn't budge!!! Cheeky cheeky little thing it is!! Had our OB appointment yesterday and he said everything is wonderful though he is concerned about my iron levels as they appear to be coming to a dangerous low! And he wants me to eat more red meat (which I have gone off) so I will just hold my nose and hope for the best hehehe!!!
I need to catch up and will come back for personals!!
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His brother's daughter was also born a few days after that, so it's a busy birthday time in his family.
I'm trying to hold off telling work until after we tell our parents (which is after the scan). I may have to tell them earlier if this nausea gets too much worse though.
it doesn't last much longer.
CK77, Sonya, glennyc, Kitkat, maggie, miss K and anyone i have missed I hope you are all travelling along well
to you all.
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