Welcome to the PAIF 1st tri check-in. Please let me know if you'd like to be added, your EDD, and how many beans are cooking if you know. The check-in will be posted weekly on Monday (read: late Sunday night so I don't forget).
A few questions to get you started: How far are you now? How are you feeling? What and when is your next appointment? Anything else you'd like to share or discuss?
QOTW: Do you think there are better/worse months to have a birthday? Which ones and why?
How are you feeling? Slothy. Queen of gagging. Either starving or aboutsta puke. Cautiously excited. Pinching myself that I am actually KU.
What and when is your next appointment? Wednesday - beta, progesterone and thyroid blood draw
Anything else you'd like to share or discuss? I miss the salami and capicola sub from my fave lunch spot. This will be me when I can eat cold cuts again. This commercial always makes me laugh.
QOTW: I'm a mid December baby and I hated it growing up.... Heck I'm kinda not thrilled about it now. I'm pretty jazzed about my EDD. Kiddo will be in school and it's not near any holidays. But the thought of my kiddo being one of the first to drive in their class or turn 18 (shitty, rebellion tattoos... Eww) scares me.
Post by SweetieShellie on Feb 2, 2015 6:45:10 GMT -5
How far are you now? 4w4d (estimated based on transfer day)
How are you feeling? OK right now. Haven't attempted to eat yet so we'll see how I feel after that!
What and when is your next appointment? Friday February 13th, first u/s at 6w1d. I'll hopefully get to hear a HB, and see if we have one or two in there! I wish DH was allowed to come in with me but they said no family including dads allowed at the first u/s. But as long as this u/s is OK he should be allowed at the 12 week scan. I think the weeks between now and each u/s are going to go by sooooo slowly!!!
Anything else you'd like to share or discuss? Had my 3rd beta done yesterday, 2nd one with the RE (The first one i did myself...perks of working in a hospital lab!). It was 1470 with a doubling time of 38 hours
QOTW: I always hated having my birthday in the summer (Aug 29th!), because no one at school ever remembered it. Also my MIL and niece (her granddaugher) have birthdays in December and my MIL says she doesn't want any one to lump christmas and her granddaughter's birthday together like it happened to her when she was little. My BIL & SIL have a hard time throwing her a birthday party with friends because of the Xmas holidays. She just turned 5 on new year eve.
Post by ginnyjones82 on Feb 2, 2015 8:05:43 GMT -5
Hi All!!! @tweenyknicks, can you add me!! By my calculations EDD is Sept 29.
wazzu08, I love that GIF!!! I have a friend that broke out and did that at the deli counter!
SweetieShellie, I don't get why YH can't be at the first US!!! I'd go nuts!!
AFM: How far are you now? 5W6D--- OMG!!
How are you feeling? Constantly nauseated and crappy! I meant cramp!!
What and when is your next appointment? First OB appointment Feb 10.
Anything else you'd like to share or discuss? I'm still finding it hard to believe I'm here! I'm (im)patiently waiting on the OB appointment to validate it all and make it real. DH and I are working on a list of questions to ask.
QOTW: Do you think there are better/worse months to have a birthday? Which ones and why? Like SweetieShellie, I have a summer birthday. July 10. It was fun for outside parties, but I was always jealous of the kids that got to have parties at school. I'm happy for the early fall. Fall is my favorite season and there is less chance of bad winter weather ruining a party.
Me: 33 DH: 34 Unexplained Infertility Off BCP Sept 2012. Referred to RE Oct 2013 Testing done Nov/Dec 2013 *IUI #1-#4 2/14-7/14 7/2014- DH and I decided to stop TTC and focus on us. 1/24/15- Surprise BFP!!!! Little E born 10/7/15!!
I would like to catiously intro. My first beta came back at 731 Thursday and I'm waiting for the results from my second beta this morning. I hope it's not too early to intro but I had a question for you all - I've had a couple of nights (not in a row) that while laying in bed at night I got a very sharp, stabbing pain in my lower abdomen. Has this happened to anyone else? I'm trying not to worry about it but it's hard not too.
How far are you now? 5 weeks today - EDD 10/5 How are you feeling? Naseous and exhausted pretty much all day What and when is your next appointment? Waiting for beta #2 results from this morning
QOTW: Do you think there are better/worse months to have a birthday? Which ones and why? I am a November baby. Growing up in Michigan I always wished I had a Summer birthday
Post by ginnyjones82 on Feb 2, 2015 9:58:05 GMT -5
jro1602, I've been awoken twice now by very similar pains. Usually after I ate really crappy that day. I'm trying to eat better, and hope it's nothing to worry about!
Me: 33 DH: 34 Unexplained Infertility Off BCP Sept 2012. Referred to RE Oct 2013 Testing done Nov/Dec 2013 *IUI #1-#4 2/14-7/14 7/2014- DH and I decided to stop TTC and focus on us. 1/24/15- Surprise BFP!!!! Little E born 10/7/15!!
wazzu08 I'm a December baby too. Right between Christmas and New Year's. My parents were always very careful to keep my birthday separate from Christmas. I was still kinda disappointed as a kid that I never got to celebrate my birthday in school.
SweetieShellie That's weird for your u/s. I hope they don't tell me that once DH and I get to the doctor's office on Thursday! If my only choice for a blood draw is to go to the regular lab, I'd rather do my own. I am not a medical professional :-P.
ginnyjones82 Added. I like the idea of an early fall birthday too. I should ask my brother how he likes his birthday since his is in September.
jro1602 Added. Yep, I've had a couple of those sudden pains. There's a lot of stuff down there. Could be intestinal, too. In any case, I don't think it's something to worry about. About birthdays, I wished I had a chance to ask for summer presents, too. All my presents growing up were winter presents.
How far are you now? 5 weeks, 2 days How are you feeling? Okay, just dealing with frequent nausea. I've been keeping everything down though. I'm also soooo tired. What and when is your next appointment? Our first u/s! On 2/10.
QOTW: Do you think there are better/worse months to have a birthday? Which ones and why? My birthday is a week before Halloween, which has always been awesome. It's before the time change, and, growing up in Florida, it was still warm enough to have pool parties. I think late August would be good, just to get in school earlier. I wish I could have started right when I turned five, instead of waiting until the school year after I turned five. That sounds silly, but still. But, really, October is the best.
sewfie2 Added. Glad someone likes their birthday! Still waiting for any spring babies to see how that works out.
AFM, I'm at 6w2d. I can't wear most of my clothes because pressure on my abdomen is uncomfortable.
I feel nauseated if I don't eat, slightly nauseated if I eat some, and not at all nauseated if I eat to the point that I feel overstuffed. I'm having a hard time drinking enough liquid, too, because unless I eat a bunch water makes me feel sick, but if I eat a bunch I can't fit the damn water. I haven't gained any weight and might even be losing a little just because it's hard to fit food in me. I wonder if bloat is squishing my stomach more than normal since I have strong abs. I read that people with strong abs tend to show later since the abs hold everything in more.
Like most of you, I've been really tired. I did almost nothing except lay around on Saturday, napping off and on. However, I made it to the gym yesterday for a bike ride. 1 for Tweety, 1 for fatigue... at least for Saturday and Sunday.
I'm still anxiously awaiting my first u/s on Thursday this week (8am!). I can't wait to see how many beans there are and finally have the reassurance that it is/they are developing as expected. DH and I will announce to our jujutsu club Saturday (before we even tell the moms) if the u/s goes well. It's a matter of safety in a club with late teens and early 20s people who are used to lobbing bodies around the room.
QOTW: My birthday is smack dab between Christmas and New Year's. I wished as a kid that I'd get to celebrate at school sometime and have a chance to ask for non-winter presents. DH likes the idea of a birthday near Christmas because his is a few days before Christmas, his younger son's is a few days before Christmas, and now his nephew's is on Christmas. We'd end up with all celebrations week.
Post by SweetieShellie on Feb 2, 2015 10:58:30 GMT -5
nomnom I feel exactly like you with the nausea, you described it perfectly. I want to be able to eat more but it's hard! Same with the clothes. I'm soo bloated that the last two days I had to use an elastic band on my jeans to keep them up while unbuttoned. It'd be easier if I was further along, but right now it feels silly not fitting in my clothes. Although, unlike you, I have horrible abs. I'm a chubby girl I think my fat would hide a baby bump for a while lol.
Just checking in. I have no real updates. I'm moving along well. I'm just tired, have been really lazy and I pee a lot. I get waves of nausea and I'm peeing all the time. My boobs are starting to hurt. But that's about it. I don't like when I feel good for too many hours in a row. It makes me nervous!
I'm just waiting on my US next week. I may go for another beta this week, but I haven't decided yet. Still praying for 2 beans!
vballbaby - you should join the check in! Some familiar people here!
ETA: Forgot the QOTW! Living in the Northeast, I think it's hard for those having a birthday in the winter months. The weather is so unpredictable. Like today, we're snowed in with a quarter inch of ice falling on top of the snow later.
SweetieShellie I resorted to sweat pants and skirts. I'm avoiding underwear whenever possible until I get a bigger size. Even the band from that is uncomfortable!
shortstuff I wish we were snowed in today. I could have used a couple extra hours of sleep before work this morning :-P
Thanks shortstuff!! I'm still figuring out the new board and where to check in etc. It's so nice to be here with some familiar faces! How far are you now? 5 weeks today! How are you feeling? Actually pretty good aside from crying a lot. Anyone see the Budweiser puppy commercial during SB with the horses and the pup found its way home? OMG I was practically bawling, ha! I also have some dizziness, esp when I go out walking but sometimes even just sitting at my desk. What and when is your next appointment? Beta #3 is this Thursday, and then I believe U/S one week later. Anything else you'd like to share or discuss? I can't wait to get off estrace and crinone. While I do like the boob job I've gotten from the estrace, the crinone has brought my sex life to a halt. I'm sorry but it's gross! 3 more weeks!
QOTW: Do you think there are better/worse months to have a birthday? Which ones and why? April is my birthday month and I've always loved it! In Florida, April always brings beautiful weather, it's always sunny and not too hot, just perfect spring beach weather. I am happy I don't have a summer birthday because it's as hot as Africa here in the summertime. My EDD is October 5 which is pretty much another time of year here that bring awesome weather that's not too hot. Plus my DH's bday is Oct 19 so I'm hoping they share a bday month.
jro1602 Ever since implantation cramps (which were very targeted to one spot) I've continued to have some little cramps/pains right around that spot. Some can be sharp and almost feel like a gas pain.
nomnom thanks for this check in and yes, please add me! When did you nausea kick in? I have had none so far and I usually wake up ravenous craving an egg sandwich.
SweetieShellie that sucks DH can't come to your first U/S. WTH?
SweetieShellie I resorted to sweat pants and skirts. I'm avoiding underwear whenever possible until I get a bigger size. Even the band from that is uncomfortable!
All I wear are either leggings (when I go out) or sweatpants. My DH must feel like he's married to a bum. My only skinny jeans (which I bought in a size bigger during stims) are still just too damn uncomfy to wear.
vballbaby Added. Nausea started ramping up around 5w3d. Good to hear spring birthdays are a good idea. I hope that holds true for the northern states, where it's rainy and cold that time of year.
How far are you now? 5 weeks 3 days How are you feeling? Like if my vagina would stop bleeding, that would be great...otherwise, intermittent cramping, upper and lower back pain, wanting to eat all the things. What and when is your next appointment? Um, should be 2/11, but may change due to above Anything else you'd like to share or discuss? I'd like to be a normal pregnant chick? Sorry, I'm not super cheery, but this is me trying.
QOTW: Do you think there are better/worse months to have a birthday? Which ones and why? I agree with everyone that I'm not a huge fan of it being around Christmas. My brothers is about a week after and he's not a huge fan of it. Mines in February, which I've always liked.
SweetieShellie I've been wearing dresses and tights or dresses and leggings since I started meds. And your DH not being at u/s is bs. Like the guys don't feel excluded enough to begin with... jro1602 holy beta! nomnom I'd be totally cool with being boring. . Btw, my fx EDD is 10/2. I'm kind of sucking at this checkin. My appt just got pushed to 2/10 for initial u/s. And they're putting me on pio as of tomorrow...ouch?
jro1602, I get something similar. I've woken every night for about a week with a sharp pain in my lower abs (I think around/in my bladder, but it's not the same as having to pee). And a couple of times with pain in my muscle/skin over my sternum.
lilyharper Sorry, I'm just too tired to do math. I'll go fix your EDD. I'm sure you mentioned how far along you are at some point.
PIO isn't too bad. Just make sure you (or DH) sticks it in quickly and injects it slowly. Have the gauze pad ready in case you bleed or leak a little oil. There is usually minimal oil leakage when DH leaves the needle in for about 20-30 seconds after finishing the injection. Did they mention what your progesterone blood level is (if they tested it)?
nomnom I think my RE is scared of testing it bc he knows I understand levels and will be up his ass. I asked to test it and I quote "you had an FET it's going to be low". My progesterone level on 1/24 was 8.4, but again FET. He then went on to tell me he loved my beta numbers. No joke. My DH can't do shots, and so far my brother has always done my subq shots....I'm thinking I'm going to have to do my own here. He and I are close, but you know, ass shots is a new level of love. So that should be a fun new life experience.
To be honest I probably didn't mention how far along I am because I was terrified of having another EDD. Which, you know, dumb.
lilyharper Ass shots don't require that you bare your entire ass. They're high up on the outside of the cheek, so you'd only have to slide the corner of your waistband down a bit. No more showing than a bikini bottom would allow. You can even do the gauze and rub part since that's probably a little more awkward.
Although different labs have different levels, my RE wanted my progesterone at or above 37 after my positive beta. Hence the 2cc of PIO every night.
What do you all drink? I finally resorted to diet ginger ale and diet lemon-lime soda just to get more liquid in me. I'm not a fan of all the sweeteners and acid, though.
nomnom, I've also been on Endometrin 3x a day which doesn't show up in bw. Don't worry I've been on progesterone support! .
Ok, and this is too funny to not XP.
XP from IVF check in So I'm talking to the advice nurse for my ob (seeing if my insurance will cover pio) and she asks if I have an IUD. Smh. So that's why I've been unable to have a kid in the last 4 years and spent $20k on IVF and FET's! *eyeroll*. I know they have to ask some of these questions, but a little common sense.
HI ladies....I've been swamped today at work so I am late to the game. Hope everyone is having a good week!
How far are you now? 9 weeks 4 days How are you feeling? feel good...had another bout of red spotting on Saturday but it has cleared up again. I'm exhausted but that is about it. What and when is your next appointment? Tues Feb 10- first appt. with OB.
QOTW: Do you think there are better/worse months to have a birthday? Which ones and why? not really. I love my bday month (oct.) because there are so many fun things to do and it is just a good time of year...I think it would suck to have a bday around Christmas but wouldn't be the end of the world.
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