First Trimester Check in Week of 4-10

[laurensc927]

Welcome to the PAIF 1st tri check-in.


This check-in is for those who are somewhere between a positive test and 13w6d. It will be posted on Monday each week to make for an easy transition as people move to second tri.


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 (Laurensc927) in your post and answer the following:


1. Your EDD

2. How many, if you know, beans you have cooking.

3. 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?


For the amazing ladies heading from here to second tri, congratulations! Please do me a favor, and tag me when it is your last check-in so I can remove you from the list.



A Note About This Trimester:

First trimester can be a very nerve-wracking time. From dealing with the emotional symptoms of PAIF brain (which is a thing) to physical symptoms (or lack thereof), it is a whole lot of unknowns. Luckily, we've got your back. The PAIF blog has a FAQ section specifically tailored to first-tri and includes helpful info and links to former discussions that may answer your questions or bring you peace from those who've BTDT.


Of course, feel free to ask questions or for support in this check-in.


Find the first-tri FAQs HERE. From betas, to OBs, to dopplers and more (even a poll about spotting, which btw, is a very common first-tri symptom) this resource is a compilation of various links (mainly to older threads) and wisdom from PAIF, collected over the last few years in an effort to provide a comprehensive resource for the roller coaster that is first-tri.


First Tri Roster

Welcome to anyone joining us this week and congrats to our grads!





October LOs

gimmeallthebabies - IVF w/DE

Due October 10

Carrying: 2


goofynewfy - IVF + ICSI - Hope you don't have to wait too long for the panorama results.
Due October 19

Carrying: 1


NariaDreaming - FET #2 w/DE - hope you're feeling better!

Due October 25

Carrying: 1


November LOs

flazz - IVF /w ICSI - Hope you finally got your blood work results.

Due November 7

Carrying: 1?


laurensc927 - FET #3

Due November 23

Carrying: 1


December LOs

kensie5226 - Med IUI #2 - Good luck at your u/s today!

Due December 1

Carrying: 1?


rooskie - FET after IVF+ICSI - 1 week until your first u/s!!

Due December 1
Carrying: 1?

[goofynewfy]

1. How far are you now? 12 + 6

2. Symptom check: headache-y, sleepy, hungry

3. What and when is your next appointment? April 27. SO FAR AWAY!

4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? We got the genetic screening test back on Thursday. We haven't told anyone yet what the gender is yet. Everything else came back normal which is good. Waiting for the right time to tell the rest of the family. Maybe after my next appointment?

[rooskie]

1. How far are you now? 6wks 3 days

2. Symptom check: not a whole lot. I have to take things slower and if I don't drink enough water I feel awful. Oh and constipation. Usually a nice long walk helps. H thinks my boobs are already getting bigger.

3. What and when is your next appointment? Next Monday. I feel like I'm waiting way too long considering we did IVF. I just keep telling myself that we should for sure get to see a heartbeat.

4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? Any suggestions on making pants more comfortable? I bought rubber bands to try that trick. I'm thinking about just going ahead and getting maternity shorts for vacation (9wks) if nothing else for more room for noms.

[kensie5226]

1. How far are you now? 6w3d

2. Symptom check: I feel very very very very badly. Tired and sick and sick again.

3. What and when is your next appointment? When I set it up with the OB.

4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? Turns out there is a reason why I feel so badly. It's twins.
**TW** This is not welcome news. I really don't want three kids, I have never wanted three kids.

[NariaDreaming]

11+5
Still dealing with HG
OB appointment Wednesday

[NariaDreaming]

Oh kensie5226 I just want to give you a huge hug right now. I'm sorry for the unexpected news

[shytimes]

Lurking to send a large hug to @ kensie5226 .

[laurensc927]

I'm sorry for the unexpected news kensie5226, I hope you start feeling better soon.

[fishchicks]

Can I join? laurensc927,

1. Your EDD - 12/1/2017
2. How many beans you have cooking. 1
3. What treatment got you your BFP? Follistim, Pregnyl, Prometrium, Estrace & TI


1. How far are you now? Today is 6 weeks 3 days

2. Symptom check: Lots of nausea. and I can not eat enough fiber or take enough colace to keep things moving. Fun.

3. What and when is your next appointment? We saw the heartbeat at today's appointment. I see my OB for the first time on the 26th, and another u/s at the RE on the 27th.

4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? **TW/Loss** We lost our twins at 18 weeks last year, and I'm really struggling to only be carrying one now. I had never wanted two kids until we saw two heartbeats, and then suddenly it felt so perfect. I am SO happy this baby is looking good, but some part of me was hoping that if it was twins again, I'd feel like my girls were getting a second chance. Now that possibility is completely gone and I just want to cry, which is an awful response to seeing a heartbeat for the first time.

[laurensc927]

Welcome fishchicks, I'll add you for next week. I'm so sorry about the loss of your girls.

[rooskie]

Hugs fishchicks. Welcome and come join us on the December board.

[kensie5226]

fishchicks, I'm so sorry for your loss. I can relate to the feeling of despair at not seeing what you want at the first ultrasound and how much it sucks to have what should be a happy occasion feel sad.

[laurensc927]

1. How far are you now? 7 weeks 6 days

2. Symptom check: Bloat and the hunger is something fierce.

3. What and when is your next appointment? Friday with the OB

4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? I graduated from the RE this morning. Apparently I've been holding all my emotions in and was a blubbering mess when I left.

fishchicks kensie5226 thinking of you both and hoping you're doing ok.

[typo31]

Hi everyone! I've returned back to these boards after being away for a whole year - I used to post on IF/IVF but needed to disconnect due to frustration after so many failed cycles. I finally got knocked up for the very first time, and am SO glad to be here. laurensc927, can you add me to the check-in?

1) EDD 12/5/17

2) We've got 1 blob! First ultrasound was yesterday, 6w0d and we saw the cardiac flicker, though we did not get any measurements.

3) This was my 5th IVF transfer (1 fresh, 4 FET). It was our first round with a new clinic, and my first round using PIO (despite asking for it at my previous clinic and being told it wasn't necessary). We transferred 2 untested 5AA embryos.

I'm really looking forward to moving forward with you all!

[laurensc927]

Welcome typo31, congratulations I'll add you for next week!

[flazz]

1. How far are you now? 10 weeks

2. Symptom check: I've been feeling pretty good, which makes me nervous sometimes.

3. What and when is your next appointment? April 28th is my next appointment with the midwife and then May 1st is my first trimester genetic screening.

4. Anything you’d like to share with the group? I have been having some blood pressure problems, but my blood work has all been good!

[kensie5226]

Congrats and welcome typo31!

[shytimes]

Welcome typo31 !