1st Tri Check In 11/28/16

[cateyes]

1. How far are you now? 12 weeks!
2. Symptom check: Doing well overall, still gagging and puking occasionally but overall life is good.
3. What and when is your next appointment? Not until 2nd tri, 12/27
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? We shared our news with the world last week and it was both terrifying and amazing. I still feel like every time we do something it may jinx it but here we are. It was also a milestone I never thought we would hit and I have started believing this is real!

QOTW: Have you thought about baby names or picked a name out yet? We have names picked out but are not set in stone yet

[JustJudy]

I get to go here now and I'm terrified and ecstatic at the same time.

1. EDD may change after our first ultrasound next week but should be around July 31st.

2. We transferred 2 embryos so I can't wait to see if 1 or 2 stuck around.

3. This was IVF/FET #1 after 13 unsuccessful IUIs.

[teachermomtobe]

1. How far are you now? 11w4d
2. Symptom check: Still evening nausea and definitely bloating at the end of the day
3. What and when is your next appointment? Next Monday for a regular OB check
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group?

QOTW: I have a list on my computer that I started awhile ago. DH and I haven't really talked about it except I asked him if he liked Lucy and he mentioned he liked Ella. We plan to find out the sex so we'll probably wait until after that so we only have to worry about half the names.

[teachermomtobe]

JustJudy, so happy to see you here!!!

[ttcbabyj]

JustJudy so glad to see you here! Welcome!

1. How far are you now? 13 weeks
2. Symptom check: Just really tired. No more nausea (knock on wood). The belching and heartburn is still pretty bad.
3. What and when is your next appointment? 12/1 NT scan and first appointment with MFM.
4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? I can't believe I'm almost in the 2nd trimester. I'm still in shock.

QOTW: Have you thought about baby names or picked a name out yet?
DH wants to name the baby a 'J' name. So this kind of limits my choices. But we've been tossing around a few. Since everyone has known everything about our conception we are keeping the finalists just between us.

[JustJudy]

First ultrasound this morning showed we have 1 baby growing.

[easilyunamused]

Hi ladies! I'd love to join you here. I'm so happy for see all of my fellow IF warriors!


Your EDD 7/29/17
How many, if you know, beans you have cooking. 1
What treatment got you your BFP IVF+FET

How far are you now? 5w6d

Symptom check: extremely exhausted lately

What and when is your next appointment? Ultrasound on 12/8

Anything you’d like to share with the group? I was so excited to finally move onto my bmb. I've been waiting over 2 years to do so. I kinda feel...idk a certain way about it. Everyone is sweet don't get me wrong. It's more that most of the are STMs and I've been living in my IF safe place for a long time. Did any of you ladies feel like this? Am I just being silly?

QOTW: No names yet. Will most likely wait until we find out the sex.

[teachermomtobe]

easilyunamused, so happy to see you here! In the June group there are actually a number of IVFers so that was helpful. I honestly had the hardest time not posting in IF/3T anymore. I felt such a community in those theads/boards that that was the hardest part for me. Does July have a PgAL/PAIF check in thread? I found that a helpful way to connect with people who "get" certain feelings and anxieties.

[JustJudy]

Dec 2, 2016 19:40:10 GMT -5 easilyunamused said:

Hi ladies! I'd love to join you here. I'm so happy for see all of my fellow IF warriors!


Your EDD 7/29/17
How many, if you know, beans you have cooking. 1
What treatment got you your BFP IVF+FET

How far are you now? 5w6d

Symptom check: extremely exhausted lately

What and when is your next appointment? Ultrasound on 12/8

Anything you’d like to share with the group? I was so excited to finally move onto my bmb. I've been waiting over 2 years to do so. I kinda feel...idk a certain way about it. Everyone is sweet don't get me wrong. It's more that most of the are STMs and I've been living in my IF safe place for a long time. Did any of you ladies feel like this? Am I just being silly?

QOTW: No names yet. Will most likely wait until we find out the sex.

I'm so here with you. I feel sort of left out as a FTM and someone who stuggled to even get pregnant, but I'm going to try to take all the advice they can give and run with it. Thank goodness for this board too!

[dancerspose]

easilyunamused I had a really hard time with that exact same thing on my BMB. Don't feel badly about that. I mostly hung around here until at least my second tri when I started to feel more comfort interacting on my BMB. Mine also started an ocassional FTM check in which helped too. Basically just do whatever you're comfortable with!

Oh, and welcome and congrats!

[easilyunamused]

Thank you teachermomtobe, JustJudy, and dancerspose. I felt like you ladies would know where I was coming from.

With all the uncertainties with 1st tri, I think I'm just a little overwhelmed at the moment.

[easilyunamused]

@wineandcupcakes, yes there is a PaIF/Pgal. Thank you so much for your insight. I hope I can start getting more comfortable about this pregnancy.

[dancerspose]

Dec 3, 2016 9:19:17 GMT -5 @wineandcupcakes said:

Dec 3, 2016 8:37:51 GMT -5 easilyunamused said:

@wineandcupcakes, yes there is a PaIF/Pgal. Thank you so much for your insight. I hope I can start getting more comfortable about this pregnancy.

Don't be surprised if you never completely get comfy. My IF therapist always reminds me that anxiety will be part of my process and I need to accept that. I just think that when you have lost your ability to be naive (i.e.: quick pregnancy, easy, no complications for each kid), you can't be quite as relaxed. Not to say it isn't fun - there are definately fun things - but, for me at least, I can't get rid of the "what ifs."

easilyunamused I second this too. I'm still constantly paranoid that I'm "jinxing" myself every time I buy something for the baby or do anything really. I just keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. I think that's an unfortunate reality us PAIFers have to deal with. But we're here to help you through!

[MrsRC88]

easilyunamused, I feel the same exact way about the July BMB. I was just afraid to admit it. I hate to think that way, but it is what it is. I got a surprise natural BFP after almost 4 years and surgery. Some on the board are on child #2 in the last 2-3 years. It sucks. But know you're not alone. I'm cross posting on August, but there isn't a lot of activity yet, I'm hoping it'll be better.

@katerli, Can I join in? I posted on the GKU IF-checkin's and briefly on 3T when I was diagnosed with fibroids. We never sought additional treatment after my myomectomy, DH's wishes.

1. 8/4/17 according to my LMP. Not sure if my 26 day cycles will change that?
2. Probably just 1, first appt is 12/21.
3. Natural, 18 months after myomectomy/hysteroscopy/D&C to remove fibroids, repair uterus and unblock tube.

[JustJudy]

Dec 3, 2016 9:19:17 GMT -5 @wineandcupcakes said:

Dec 3, 2016 8:37:51 GMT -5 easilyunamused said:

@wineandcupcakes , yes there is a PaIF/Pgal. Thank you so much for your insight. I hope I can start getting more comfortable about this pregnancy.

Don't be surprised if you never completely get comfy. My IF therapist always reminds me that anxiety will be part of my process and I need to accept that. I just think that when you have lost your ability to be naive (i.e.: quick pregnancy, easy, no complications for each kid), you can't be quite as relaxed. Not to say it isn't fun - there are definately fun things - but, for me at least, I can't get rid of the "what ifs."

Thank you for this. I keep telling myself I'll feel better after the next ultrasound, but I know deep down that's not true. I won't be comfortable until this kid is birthed.