I know I left you all for 3t once we started IVF, but some of you may remember me and we finally got our BFP! We did IVF and a FET with two embryos. My third beta yesterday was 711, I have one more draw tomorrow, and after that we may actually schedule an u/s for Friday to see if we have 1 or 2 hanging out in there. GKU will always be my first home on TCF so I hope you don't mind me checking in here
I know I left you all for 3t once we started IVF, but some of you may remember me and we finally got our BFP! We did IVF and a FET with two embryos. My third beta yesterday was 711, I have one more draw tomorrow, and after that we may actually schedule an u/s for Friday to see if we have 1 or 2 hanging out in there. GKU will always be my first home on TCF so I hope you don't mind me checking in here
Engaged May 2003 Married June 2005 TTC #1 since October 2014 H-1% morph, low motility, low count Me-.1 AMH levels, low AFC, DOR/POI, perimenopause Foster Care journey begins March 2016-licensed 11/7/16 Foster parents to A & J 1/31/17 www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5525ef
Post by kellybenelly83 on Nov 29, 2016 19:02:41 GMT -5
Hey! Haven't checked in in a while. Magoo is 9.5 months, he's doing really well, walking like a champ, babbling all the time and generally pretty cool. He sees 2 doctors next week for an allergy test (peanuts) and a heart murmur, not too stressed about the murmur since my doctor told us he's healthy otherwise so it's likely not causing a problem, but the peanut allergy is upsetting me. Fingers crossed it's nothing!
Married 10/10/10! TTC Baby #1 since April 2014 BFP Oct 16 - EP terminated Nov 6 2014 Off the Bench January 2015! BFP #2 June 1 2015 - EDD Feb 12 2016! Baby Boy born 15th February 2016!
Post by onesweetworld on Nov 29, 2016 19:23:03 GMT -5
Hello my ladies! 20+3 today and I had my Anatomy Scan this morning. M is looking good, she couldn't see everything she needed to so I will go back in 2 weeks to recheck. I'm having a lot of pelvic pain but otherwise good.
Post by requiressnacks on Nov 29, 2016 20:41:02 GMT -5
Hi GKU!
The babes are 3 weeks old today! We had a weight check yesterday and baby girl is 6 lbs 6 oz and baby boy is packing on the ounces and is up to 5 lbs 9 oz. (they were 5 lbs 3 oz and 4 lb 6 oz at birth, so this is exciting news) I still can't believe I have such tiny children, but I'm so happy that they are both happy and healthy. MH went back to work today so it was my first day on the job as a solo parent. There were a few melt downs, but all in all it went well. The key with twins is being able to deal with the fact that they are rarely both happy at the same time. I just do the best I can and right now I'm enjoying a glass of wine.
Post by penguin129 on Nov 29, 2016 21:28:01 GMT -5
I figure here is as good a place as any to share this since there are a bunch of Grads that check in here. There is a new NICU Experience Sub Board under Preemies. If you or someone you know had/has a baby or child in NICU on the board please share it.
Post by penguin129 on Nov 29, 2016 21:45:51 GMT -5
Now for an update. HL is doing really well. She is gaining weight, starting to track things with her eyes, mimic us (by showing us her tongue), and other small milestones. The Home Nurse came yesterday. While it was a good visit and I really like her; she told me there is a correlation between NICU stays & Austim and that I might have a touch of OCD or ADHD. That is definitely not something I wanted to hear while I'm dealing with Anxiety and possible PTSD which is all very new to me. HL has her One Month Check Up on Friday and I am working on finding a counselor for myself. The trick is getting my health insurance figured out. Step one of phone calls was made today. I have more to make tomorrow. I'll add some pics from my phone in a bit.
penguin129 take care of yourself. Good update and studies show that anything can cause autism so they really don't know. And autism is not the end of the world (H worked with kids on autism spectrum for a number of years) ...she is growing that's the important thing.
Engaged May 2003 Married June 2005 TTC #1 since October 2014 H-1% morph, low motility, low count Me-.1 AMH levels, low AFC, DOR/POI, perimenopause Foster Care journey begins March 2016-licensed 11/7/16 Foster parents to A & J 1/31/17 www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5525ef
penguin129 take care of yourself. Good update and studies show that anything can cause autism so they really don't know. And autism is not the end of the world (H worked with kids on autism spectrum for a number of years) ...she is growing that's the important thing.
Thank you. I know no one really knows what causes Autism and if HL does end up having it we will be ok. I plan to research it in the next year since it won't pop up until 9- 12 months from what we read. I'm going to ask her pedi about it at her one month well visit Friday.
penguin129 take care of yourself. Good update and studies show that anything can cause autism so they really don't know. And autism is not the end of the world (H worked with kids on autism spectrum for a number of years) ...she is growing that's the important thing.
Thank you. I know no one really knows what causes Autism and if HL does end up having it we will be ok. I plan to research it in the next year since it won't pop up until 9- 12 months from what we read. I'm going to ask her pedi about it at her one month well visit Friday.
If she does end up having it, feel free to PM me for advice or to just vent. I'm in the high functioning end of the autism spectrum, plus my mom has worked in special ed all my life. So I have lots of personal experience with this subject.
Met in May 2011 Engaged November 2011 Married November 2013 Started TTC November 2015 Began Infertility Workup November 2016 BFP! Lucky #13 Cycle TTC Due Date: 9/5/2017
penguin129 take care of yourself. Good update and studies show that anything can cause autism so they really don't know. And autism is not the end of the world (H worked with kids on autism spectrum for a number of years) ...she is growing that's the important thing.
Thank you. I know no one really knows what causes Autism and if HL does end up having it we will be ok. I plan to research it in the next year since it won't pop up until 9- 12 months from what we read. I'm going to ask her pedi about it at her one month well visit Friday.
There are so many levels as well on the spectrum...feel free to PM me..I can always ask my H.
Engaged May 2003 Married June 2005 TTC #1 since October 2014 H-1% morph, low motility, low count Me-.1 AMH levels, low AFC, DOR/POI, perimenopause Foster Care journey begins March 2016-licensed 11/7/16 Foster parents to A & J 1/31/17 www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5525ef
penguin129 take care of yourself. Good update and studies show that anything can cause autism so they really don't know. And autism is not the end of the world (H worked with kids on autism spectrum for a number of years) ...she is growing that's the important thing.
Thank you. I know no one really knows what causes Autism and if HL does end up having it we will be ok. I plan to research it in the next year since it won't pop up until 9- 12 months from what we read. I'm going to ask her pedi about it at her one month well visit Friday.
Please don't let her worry you. There have been so many studies over the years indicating one reason or another as the cause but none have ever been confirmed.
Having an Autism diagnosis does not mean you cannot live your life just like everyone else. I've worked with kids and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities for the last decade. I've seen people do amazing things that no one ever expected because they did not let their disability define them. And look, Rajah is a frigging pathologist. That's pretty impressive regardless of whether or not she has autism.
Hi GKU! 30+4 today! Looking forward to u/s in 2 weeks to see the lil guy again. Been having a lot of Braxton Hicks so OB has requested I avoid some activity, but otherwise everything is good.
Post by DanaScullyX on Nov 30, 2016 0:54:06 GMT -5
Hello GKU! M is 9. 5 months, which is really hard to believe. I'm having a hard time (and failing) not buying her all the things for Christmas and her birthday and just because she needs them! She finally sttn, is always happy and really, really loves to eat. She went from not on the charts at birth to 63% at her 9 month appointment!
In the home stretch here at 36+3 weeks, rocking the elephant cankles and counting how many times baby girl can use my bladder as a trampoline. If she ends up being a scheduled C baby due to breech, I will have a kid in less than 3 weeks. So I should probably start doing some baby laundry and taking some of the baby stuff out of the packages
penguin129 , Giant hugs. I am sorry that the nurse dropped the autism scare on your brand new beautiful baby and tried to worry you with a dx for OCD/ADHD. Take everything she says with a grain of salt. I work in early intervention and have worked with hundreds of NICU babies and that autism link is just something that is not very well documented by the literature. I just think it is premature to put that on your mind; like other people have stated an autism dx is not the end of the world but I really do not think this is something your need to be researching and stressing about.You had a pretty traumatic birth, that combined with post-partum hormones makes a dangerous mix. As a medical health professional she has to give you all of the facts, but I'm not sure her throwing mental health dx at you is the best tactic.
IF you think you are experiencing significant anxiety, I really recommend talking to someone about it. I ended up with a post partum depression dx at around 16 weeks , and began meds which didn't do anything for my insane anxiety over feeding/weight issues. So I sought the help of a women's mood and health disorder clinic. I am on two different meds now, and things aren't magical yet but they are better. I wish I had started this earlier. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
Your girl is oh so lovely and you are doing amazing. Hang in there!!!
34 weeks today. Baby is doing well per belly check yesterday and is head down and "ready to go" according to my MW. It's still pretty active most days so quiet days are a little nerve wracking. Everyone I meet seems to think this baby will come over Christmas but hopefully not!
Post by penguin129 on Nov 30, 2016 14:54:06 GMT -5
Andrea Thank you so much for your post. I am currently trying to find a Counselor to talk to. The catch is I have to straighten out my insurance. We'll see what happens there.
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