Post by cactuscookie on Nov 17, 2015 21:01:34 GMT -5
loira, I hope your husband can come sooner! I feel like that would make a huge difference in the way you're feeling. Do you know yet when you see the specialist?
@cookiemonster03, I'm 29 weeks and the doctor at the scan didn't say anything about it being too late for the procedure. cactuscookie, I don't know when I'll see the specialist. I have to phone my OB and get referred (the doctor at the scan tried calling their office today but it was already closed).
Ugh I hope they get you in with high risk asap. Keep your feet up!!!
Thanks! I looked it up and you're probably right. It's likely too late for a cerclage at this point. Hopefully they have some other tricks up their sleeve.
Trying for #3; FET 8/18 -- BFN. Leaving things up to chance for now... After three years, three IVFs, and two FETs, we finally have our miracle babIES!
I just told my first friend about the pregnancy and she's so excited I nearly started crying in my office! I'm nervous since it is still so early, but it's nice to be excited about it with people!
I told my boss and the other girl in the office 2 weeks ago, and it's SO fun having them ask how I'm feeling and wanting to know about appointments . I figure, nothing will make it suck less if something happens, so I'm embracing the little celebrations.
Still nervous about coming "out of the closet" so to speak, but also excited.
Nobody knows still, for us (well, except my RE and my dentist, because I had to tell them I couldn't get X-rays), and I can't wait until it's finally out in the open. I think we're going to tell my parents next week, the night before Thanksgiving. I'm going to wrap up a "Grandparents' Guide" book and tape the ultrasound picture to the inside of it. I'm excited, but also weirdly nervous: I grew up in a really conservative household and ALWAYS feared getting pregnant as a teenager and having to tell my parents, who would be LIVID. It's odd to think about telling them now and having them be thrilled, even though I'm 31! I guess there's this part of me that's all, "If they know I'm pregnant, they'll know I HAD SEX!" I am SO not an adult about this.
Post by callmehales on Nov 18, 2015 11:12:41 GMT -5
had my 2nd to last PIO shot this morning. the nurse who did it is also the IVF coordinator, so she's one of my favorites at the clinic. she gave me a big hug before i left and told me i have to still come visit. i got in my car and just started crying. how do you even BEGIN to thank the people who made it possible for you to have the one thing you've wanted for so long?? ugh, i'm gonna be a mess friday.
I had my appt today with my friend. She's so great. She came into the appt thinking that she wanted to talk me out of doing NSTs that my other doc suggested, but she ended up crying with me and is glad I'm doing them. BP was perfect and I got the okay to get back to lifting. Yay!
I'm heading to my doc's office in 25 mins to see one of the OBs there (mine's not in today). Will update when I get back. I have packed myself a little hospital bag just in case they tell me to head straight over there. Contingency plans make me feel more in control.
I had my doctor appointment today and all went great. I requested an ultrasound just for my peace of mind and it was amazing seeing he/she wriggle and move.
He asked us about Downs screening and I haven't decided if we are or not. We didn't with DD because the results wouldn't have made a difference to us.
I'm heading to my doc's office in 25 mins to see one of the OBs there (mine's not in today). Will update when I get back. I have packed myself a little hospital bag just in case they tell me to head straight over there. Contingency plans make me feel more in control.
I had my doctor appointment today and all went great. I requested an ultrasound just for my peace of mind and it was amazing seeing he/she wriggle and move.
He asked us about Downs screening and I haven't decided if we are or not. We didn't with DD because the results wouldn't have made a difference to us.
Is it just Downs, or would they also be looking for other chromosome issues?
I had my doctor appointment today and all went great. I requested an ultrasound just for my peace of mind and it was amazing seeing he/she wriggle and move.
He asked us about Downs screening and I haven't decided if we are or not. We didn't with DD because the results wouldn't have made a difference to us.
Is it just Downs, or would they also be looking for other chromosome issues?
He only mentioned Downs, but it could cover all chromosone abnormalities.
Post by ursulabuffay on Nov 18, 2015 17:20:47 GMT -5
I had a really great appointment yesterday. The subchorionic hematoma is totally gone. The baby looks great, good heartbeat, moving all around.
The doctor told me that I am a carrier for a genetic disease that I did not know about.... It's similar to juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. I had genetic testing done before IVF but they didn't check for this. I don't even know when I was tested for this because yesterday was the first time anyone ever mentioned it. They want me to genetic counselor in their office on Tuesday. Even though I had genetic testing done on the embryo before The transfer he still thinks I should talk to the counselor. It doesn't really make sense to me and I was so overwhelmed yesterday that I didn't get a chance to ask more questions. Since I already had testing done on the embryo I am really not that concerned but I'll see what this genetic counselor have to say anyway.
I'm also getting a one hour glucose tolerance test done that day. I hope it's not too gross.
Sorry, Muddled, I was on skype to H updating him (though you guys probably deserve the update more lol). I've got a referral to see a specialist on Friday. The doctor I saw today was very nice. She said in her opinion it didn't look likely that I was going to go into labour in the next few days, so I shouldn't panic. But it looks like the whole thing is a bit of a medical unknown. She said the specialist will probably want to give me weekly scans (which I don't mind), and may offer me steroid shots to mature baby's lungs. Other than that, there's pretty much nothing they can do to stop me going into labour if that's what my body wants to do. She's had patients go on to last all the way to 40 weeks with a shorter cervix, and some who give birth early. Obviously I have to see what the specialist says, but I think it was good of her to indicate that there may not be a magical solution for this. A cerclage is definitely not a possibility. I don't need bed rest but should 'take it easy'.
I won't be going to Vancouver to visit friends like I had planned to do next weekend. H and I are waiting to see if the specialist can give us any sort of timeline with "you're probably good for another X number of weeks at least". It's going to take him at least 2 weeks to get all his shit together to leave, so that's the earliest he could be here, unfortunately.
ssg73 or jessnpaul, you both had preemies, right? Any good resources out there? I think I'll stress less about it if I have more information.
Loira that stinks. I would demand steroid shots. In Fact I would call tomorrow and see if you can get the first tomorrow. I am very surprised they didn't offer them. The steroids are very helpful and the sooner you can get both doses on board the better. I will check with my preemie moms about short cervix stories. In every went in labor or had cervix issues so I am no help with that. The good news is that you are almost 30 weeks which is a pretty big milestone in the Nicu world. Obviously not optimal but a much less scary situation. I will send you a pm with my contact info. Hugs. I am glad to hear that the dr didn't put you in the hospital. Take it easy and try to stay calm.
Post by cactuscookie on Nov 18, 2015 18:29:14 GMT -5
So, loira, it sounds like you're kind of in limbo but don't need to be panicking at this point. Hopefully you get more details from the specialist, but I'm guessing Friday seems like a long time to wait.
How's your husband doing? I'd think that it's hard on him being so far away.
Post by cactuscookie on Nov 18, 2015 18:34:59 GMT -5
So, I went for a run at lunch, got major RLP that didn't stop after I stopped running, got a few BH contractions (didn't time them to see if there were 4 per hour, but it's possible), had a slight backache and slight cramping, convinced myself I killed my baby. Did a formal kick count for the first time, which she is currently passing with flying colors. BH have let up. I'm going to assume the aching is just pregnancy discomfort and stop freaking myself out.
So, loira, it sounds like you're kind of in limbo but don't need to be panicking at this point. Hopefully you get more details from the specialist, but I'm guessing Friday seems like a long time to wait.
How's your husband doing? I'd think that it's hard on him being so far away.
He's okay. Obviously worried about me and baby. He's the sort of person who likes things planned in advance, and this is throwing him for a loop. But I confess I have little sympathy for him right now, and I don't care how much it inconveniences him to miss his conference, or to rush the process of packing or getting rid of our excess stuff. I told him if he wanted to complain about the situation, he had better find someone other than me to complain to. He wisely said nothing to that, lol.
So, loira, it sounds like you're kind of in limbo but don't need to be panicking at this point. Hopefully you get more details from the specialist, but I'm guessing Friday seems like a long time to wait.
How's your husband doing? I'd think that it's hard on him being so far away.
He's okay. Obviously worried about me and baby. He's the sort of person who likes things planned in advance, and this is throwing him for a loop. But I confess I have little sympathy for him right now, and I don't care how much it inconveniences him to miss his conference, or to rush the process of packing or getting rid of our excess stuff. I told him if he wanted to complain about the situation, he had better find someone other than me to complain to. He wisely said nothing to that, lol.
Ha, well, I wasn't thinking so much of how this inconveniences him as to how he must be worried about you and the baby and want to be here to support you.
Guys, we have a playroom for our baby <3. Still a lot of work to go but I'm loving it so far! I should probably stop with decorating and buy some diapers or a car seat though!