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Post by cali on Jun 25, 2017 21:14:44 GMT -6
Welcome to the All PAIF check-in. This check-in is for anyone who is pregnant (in any trimester) after struggling with infertility. First time checking in? Congrats! We are glad to see you over here. If you’d like to be added OR updated, please TAG ME (cali) in your post and answer the following: 1. Your EDD 2. How many, if you know, beans you have cooking? 3. Boy or girl (if you know) or team green if you're not finding out? 4. What treatment got you your BFP? For everyone else: 1. How far are you now? 2. Symptom check: 3. What and when is your next appointment? 4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? PAIF Roster Welcome to anyone joining us this week and congrats to our grads! July LOs@easilyunamused - IVF+ICSI+FET Due: 7/28 Carrying: 1 (boy) justjudy - IVF w/ FET Due: 7/28 Carrying: 1 (girl) August LOsyellowcat - IVF with fresh transfer Due: 8/1 Carrying: 1 (boy) yoshijo - FET w/ ICSI and CCS Due: 8/4 Carrying: 1 (girl) nutmeg - unmedicated cycle Due: 8/11 Carrying: 1 (boy) muscari - IVF#2 + ICSI Due: 8/17 Carrying: 1 (girl) ketchup - medicated TI Due: 8/23 Carrying: 1 (girl) king26 - IVF#4 with FET Due: 8/23 Carrying: 1 (boy) mrsrodgers - unmedicated cycle Due: 8/23 (scheduled c/s) Carrying: 1 (team green) cali - IVF with ICSI + fresh transfer Due: 8/24 Carrying: 1 (girl) October LOscodex320 - IVF with ICSI Due: 10/17 Carrying: 1 November LOsbethkate - FET#2 with ICSI + CCS Due: 11/4 Carrying: 1(girl) laurensc927 - FET#3 with ICSI + CCS Due: 11/23 Carrying: 1 (team green) December LOskensie5226 - IUI #2 Due: 12/1 Carrying: 1 (boy) February LOs@pinklantern - IUI#6 Due: 2/4 Carrying: 1
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Post by nutmeg on Jun 26, 2017 5:53:45 GMT -6
Hi everyone. I had a baby. Will repeat AW my birth saga from FB once I get on a computer.
We are both doing well.
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Post by ketchup on Jun 26, 2017 6:54:50 GMT -6
Hi everyone. I had a baby. Will repeat AW my birth saga from FB once I get on a computer. We are both doing well. I'm so glad for the bolded. Strap in you guys, it's one helluva story.
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Post by ketchup on Jun 26, 2017 7:22:18 GMT -6
31+5.
Physically? Over it. I'm measuring a week ahead when it comes to fundal height (although OB doesn't curr because apparently I've been measuring 1wk ahead since 20wks, so it is consistent), and I just feel bigger than I did last time. I also have eleventy extra demands physically, so that could explain why I'm noticing it more. Emotionally? I'm all over the map. There's a 99% chance that MK's return date is being pushed out a couple more weeks, and .. I just.. can't. The window was close enough as it was, and adding MOAR time not only increases the odds that shit doesn't get done, but also pushes me back mentally in terms of "you just gotta get to X date". I need the second parent at home, the end.
Next appt is the 3rd. Starting weekly NST/BPPs with MFM. Although now that I think about it, I gotta make sure DC isn't closed on the 3rd for the holiday. Otherwise, I foresee problems trying to do all of this with a toddler in tow.
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Post by cali on Jun 26, 2017 9:20:09 GMT -6
nutmeg, congratulations! I'm glad you're both doin well! Looking forward to your birth story. ketchup, shit, I'm so sorry YH's return date might get pushed back. That sounds so frustrating! I hope it doesn't happen. I don't know how you've been doing it as long as you have. You're one impressive mama.
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Post by cali on Jun 26, 2017 9:21:05 GMT -6
@pinklantern, congrats on a good u/s, glad the sch is almost gone!
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Post by bethkate on Jun 26, 2017 9:25:19 GMT -6
nutmeg, congrats! ketchup, that really sucks about your H. FX it doesn't get pushed back. @pinklantern, yay for a good u/s!
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Post by cali on Jun 26, 2017 9:27:04 GMT -6
1. How far are you now? 31w4d 2. Symptom check: Not much. I think I've started having some BH but not really sure. I definitely have been having pain in my pubic bones which sucks. Other than that just getting larger and tired all the time. 3. What and when is your next appointment? I have an OB appointment and growth u/s on Friday. I think I am starting bi weekly NSTs after this. 4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? We had our baby shower this past weekend and it was so amazing. We got most of what we need and we even made a lot of progress on the nursery. So it was a good weekend. I'm getting really nervous about delivery as the big day gets closer. I had been so preoccupied with all my pregnancy anxieties that I hadn't given much thought to the actual delivery but now that it's getting closer I'm worrying about it more.
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Post by bethkate on Jun 26, 2017 9:29:28 GMT -6
I'm 21+2 today. I'm feeling lots of consistent movement now, so that's exciting, and I'm not using my doppler nearly as much anymore. No other symptoms really other that getting tired more quickly. My next appointment is with my ob next week. It'll just be a quick routine visit.
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Post by justjudy on Jun 26, 2017 9:30:23 GMT -6
Morning all! I'm 35w3d now and dealing with all the fun third tri things. I was stoked that I actually had a solid 4 hour stretch of sleep last night, otherwise I get up every few hours to pee. :/ Acid reflux is luckily reduced by good old Zantac. Twice weekly NSTs I actually like bc I get to listen to her for 30 minutes and I love that. She's so active and responsive I just can't wait to meet her! We got a new car for me on Saturday, a Subaru Impreza. Much more family friendly than my MINI, but I may cry when I turn it in. And we installed the car seats in both cars, so this kid can come anytime now!
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Post by ketchup on Jun 26, 2017 10:05:42 GMT -6
cali – BH are tricky. I consider them a lyfe mystery, and all the articles written about what they feel like to be hocus pocus. I has a smart, and they still have me fooled. Woot for an awesome baby shower, and nursery progress! Hopefully that helps alleviate some of the anxiety of the impending day. That said, the whole pushing a baby out thing is still on the radar, and I validate your anxiousness. Ask all the questions and lean on us, we’ll get you through it. bethkate – Yaaaas for consistent movement. Now you can move on to next phase of shit to worry about. PAIF is good times like that. justjudy – Glad zantac is working for you! Jealous, too. Installing the car seat is brave. I don’t think I had MK install ours until like 38wks because #ChildOfMurphy'sLaw. I'm sorry you have to say goodbye to your MINI, but yaaas to getting a new car. There's kinda nothing like driving around in your brand new car.. enjoy it!
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Post by muscari on Jun 26, 2017 14:51:34 GMT -6
nutmeg, ahh congratulations!! As I said on the other thread, oh my what a story! I'm so glad you both are doing well. Hope O's NICU stay will be short! ketchup, While I really want baby to cook some longer, I too am starting to really be sorta done with being pregnant as well at times. Heart issues, SI joint issues, and then my fractured ankle, and the every growing bump and stomach issues.. oh how I long to be able to eat something again without getting nauseous or reflux or such! Haha. Though I know I'll also miss having her in my bump, feeling her kicks etc.. We're on the home stretch girl, we can do this! Somehow Also, so sorry to hear that YHs return date may be pushed back. Noooooo!! I'm keeping all and everything including the kitties paws&tails crossed he'll be home as expected! @pinklantern, yay for a good U/S and for the SCH to almost being gone! I hope the heartburn will stay at bay for a while longer. cali, Sorry to hear you're having more pains Did your snoogle (you got one recently right?) help you some with your hip/back issues? MH just brought me home a similar one as a surprise (I've been using a ton of loose pillows so far which works alrightish, but he ran into this body pillow and thought of me right away so bought it ♥) and I can't wait to try it out overnight! Like you I've been so preoccupied with pregnancy anxiety that the realization that giving labor is actually quite close now hit me like whoa. Did you discuss a birthplan yet with YH and your OB/MFM, or taken any classes/a hospital tour? We just took the tour last week, and also discussed some of the birth things during my last visit - we will discuss the birthplan into more detail next week. It's helping me chop things up in bits which makes it a liiiiitle less nervewracking. But I'm still like.. eeeeeeek! bethkate, I can't believe you're already over halfway! Then again I can also not believe I'm in the homestretch myself. Craycray! Yay for more consistent movement, it really helped me keep PgAL/PAIF brain at bay some better (most days anyway). justjudy, that's great that the zantac is really helping with your reflux! I've tried to keep it in check with tums but they're just not cutting it, maybe I need to ask for an rx for omeprazol after all. I hope you'll get some more 4h stretches of sleep, getting some proper sleep is the best right now isn't it? Gratz with your new car!
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Post by muscari on Jun 26, 2017 15:02:55 GMT -6
How far are you now?32w4d Symptom check:My number one symptom that really could take a hike right now is endless, awful reflux, hearthburn and indigestion. No matter how careful I plan both what, when and how much I eat, I just can't get it right. It also messes with how much I drink, as even water contributes, and I know for a fact I'm not drinking enough but just can't help it. Apart from that just the usual. What and when is your next appointment?July 3. We'll be meeting with the anesthesiologist to discuss the epidural (since I'm a heart patient and have had issues with all kinds of pain meds and sedatives), will have another scan to check my placenta (cause of the placenta accreta thing), then will be meeting with the OB (since my MFM is on holiday). Busy morning! Anything you’d like to share with the group?Like cali I've been so preoccupied with pregnancy anxiety these past months, that the whole "omgosh I'm going to actually have a baby in x weeks" has really snuck up on me. While at first I was feeling overwhelmed by all the nursery prep we were/are so behind on (esp since it's all been put on hold when I fractured my ankle late May), I'm not much more relaxed about that (it'll come together somehow) but luckily found something else to fret about: giving birth! Aaaaaaaahhh. Due to my dxs there's all kinds of extra things to think(and worry) about and it's rather overwhelming at times. One step at a time right?
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Post by ketchup on Jun 26, 2017 15:13:34 GMT -6
muscari - I have that same issue with heartburn/reflux when KU. Zantac wouldn't cut it this time, and TUMs are.. LOLOL. I just did a 14 day course of Prilosec and I kid you not, within 24hrs I was heartburn/reflux free. Not sure if all OBs clear it or not, but if yours does, it is worth asking about.. espesh since it is getting to the point where even water causes it to flare. You've got enough shit you're dealing with without food and water attacking you, too.
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Post by muscari on Jun 26, 2017 15:20:43 GMT -6
muscari - I have that same issue with heartburn/reflux when KU. Zantac wouldn't cut it this time, and TUMs are.. LOLOL. I just did a 14 day course of Prilosec and I kid you not, within 24hrs I was heartburn/reflux free. Not sure if all OBs clear it or not, but if yours does, it is worth asking about.. espesh since it is getting to the point where even water causes it to flare. You've got enough shit you're dealing with without food and water attacking you, too. I keep eating my rennies (local equivalent of tums) but I honestly don't think it's doing much at all LOL. Zantac never worked for me really so I'd go straight to omeprazole *nods* I'm gonne bring it up at my next appointment, and well if she won't rx then I'll just ask my GP for one instead! Or get it OTC (I just hate to pay extra since it's a lot cheaper when I get it RXed, even if I have to pay OOP for these kind of meds). The fact you got rid of the hb/reflux with your course makes me excited to give it a try haha!!
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Post by cali on Jun 26, 2017 15:53:02 GMT -6
muscari, yes, that body pillow helped my hips soooo much. It is the greatest! I hope it works as well for you.
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Post by kensie5226 on Jun 26, 2017 18:18:37 GMT -6
1. 17.5 weeks 2. Finally feeling ok. 3. July 6, A/S 4. Actually doing fine.
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Post by muscari on Jun 26, 2017 18:50:44 GMT -6
muscari, yes, that body pillow helped my hips soooo much. It is the greatest! I hope it works as well for you. So how exactly do you sleep with it? Found a positron that worked but now I feel stuck in one position and that isn't too comfortable fit a full night either.. 3 am and I just got up to go to the bathroon and eat half a banana yyp keep the tummy happy till morning. Gonne go back to try get some more sleep😊😴
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2017 20:33:39 GMT -6
ketchup, dang that sucks about YH. It always throws me off as well when I have an idea about a specific date, and it changes. It you're a strong mama, you got this! @pinklantern, awesome HB! Glad the sch is almost cleared up. cali, glad your baby shower went well! Did the pink blush dress work out? bethkate, yay for more consistent movements! justjudy, we are getting so close! Congrats on the new car! muscari, acid reflux is the worst. I'd almost rather be nauseous. Hope you get some relief. kensie5226, will that be your anatomy scan? Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2017 20:39:23 GMT -6
As for me, I hanging out at 35+3. I feel pretty good, but mentally I'm stir crazy. It's been hovering around 114* here for the past 10 days or so and I'm running out of ideas to keep busy and active.
I have an ultrasound appointment on Thursday to see how the baby is positioned. I really hope he's upside down! Still just getting the house and nursery in order. Mostly just decorative stuff at this point, but I just want it finished.
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Post by cali on Jun 26, 2017 21:24:10 GMT -6
@easilyunamused, no, I ended up not loving how the pinkblush dress looked on me. I went to Kohls and bought another dress last minute but I really liked it. Good luck at your u/s, hope baby is head down!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2017 21:39:51 GMT -6
@easilyunamused, no, I ended up not loving how the pinkblush dress looked on me. I went to Kohls and bought another dress last minute but I really liked it. Good luck at your u/s, hope baby is head down! Oh bummer, but I'm glad you found something else you liked.
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Post by codex320 on Jun 27, 2017 14:10:45 GMT -6
Late to this check in.. 1. How far are you now? 24 weeks today! Yay. 2. Symptom check: hungry and so dang tired. 3. What and when is your next appointment? tomorrow! regular OB + instructions for next months glucose test. 4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? Nothing new. nutmeg, congrats again on your baby @easilyunamused, It was super hot here last week so I can feel your pain on that front. this week is MUCH nicer. kensie5226, glad you are feeling good! muscari, sorry about the reflux. I hope you get some type of relief soon! justjudy, congrats on the new car! always exciting. we need to get something new! bethkate, more than halfway!! yay cali, glad you had a nice shower! I've had a few BH but they are painless and go away with some water drinking. sorry about the pain though.. Also, sorry the dress from pinkblush didn't work out! ketchup, really sorry about YH unable to be home with you sooner. @pinklantern, that's good the SCH is almost gone! must be a big relief.
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Post by king26 on Jun 27, 2017 15:00:48 GMT -6
1. How far are you now? 31+6 2. Symptom check: Same old. Swollen feet, swollen hands, acid reflux, can't sleep. I think I've had some BH contractions too. 3. What and when is your next appointment? Next Thursday, July 6 4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? I need this damn nursery finished! I taped the room off and DH took out the windows and cleaned them but I need it painted. Even if we don't put up the crib yet if the room is painted I can move the dresser back and start filling it and getting crap out of our hallways. Congratulations nutmeg, ketchup, I'm sorry YH's return date is pushed back. That really sucks. cali, Glad your shower went well and you got what you needed! That helps! bethkate, YAY for movement! I love my Subaru Impreza justjudy, I'd melt in that heat @easilyunamused,
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2017 11:09:27 GMT -6
codex320, this heat is unfair to the pregnants for sure! Good luck at your GTT! king26, sorry you sound just uncomfortable all around! You're almost there tho!
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Post by muscari on Jun 28, 2017 15:32:07 GMT -6
muscari , acid reflux is the worst. I'd almost rather be nauseous. Hope you get some relief. I get to have both, how's that for being lucky! Urgh. I really do hope I can find something to tackle this before too long cause 7 more weeks of this just sounds plain miserable heh.
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Post by cali on Jul 3, 2017 19:42:27 GMT -6
muscari, yes, that body pillow helped my hips soooo much. It is the greatest! I hope it works as well for you. So how exactly do you sleep with it? Found a positron that worked but now I feel stuck in one position and that isn't too comfortable fit a full night either.. 3 am and I just got up to go to the bathroon and eat half a banana yyp keep the tummy happy till morning. Gonne go back to try get some more sleep😊😴 Sorry, I don't know how I missed this tag earlier. I sleep with it like wrapped around my body, like a C shape going over my shoulder, down my back, and then coming up between my legs. It does kind of force you into one position, however, I just switch sides every time I get up to pee (which is at least 3 times per night) and it works out well. How have you been liking it??
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