FertilityTies posts tagged with 3rd

Cheri & Nate's Baby Journey

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:38:03 -0500

Here's Our Story:

Hello Ladies,

This will be the first time I have ever posted my history/battle with infertility but I must admit that thru my first and second IVF cycles... I read so many posts which gave me so much hope. Which is one of the reasons I am willing to try again. Thanks to all of the women who had the courage to share their stories. It really helped me.

SO, HERE'S MY STORY.

In 2006 I was diagnosed with secondary infertility, at the time I was 34 yrs old with a high FSH of 16. I underwent my first failed IVF on or about 4/2006 the cycle was cancelled b/c DH sperm shattered the 3 matured eggs produced in this cycle.

The next four months….high FSH levels no IVF cycle.

Tried Acupuncture b4 my menses and to my surprise my level for the month of 9/2006 was at a cool 13 and I was given a go to start meds. This time it was a little different then the last b/c one fertilized only later to be a positive PG.

I wanted to take a break from all of this testing, needles and endless tears.

You wouldn’t believe what happened next, we got PG on our own…not trying or anything. Please we couldn’t remember the last time we had relations. Too funny but true. Only to have an ectopic PG 9 weeks later.

So here we are today, at a new fertility center CHR in NYC I feel very comfortable here I believe with the grace of god and the wonderful staff I am in good hands.

MY CURRENT IVF CYCLE 3/2009:

“All is possible thru your love and beliefs in God...He is really wonderful.”

I have started my 3rd round of IVF. I am on a Microdose Lupon Protocol. I believe God has made it possible for me to be in the capable hands of Dr. Barad and Dr. Gleicher. I will keep you guys informed.

MY TREATMENT:

I was recently tested again for my FSH level. My results revealed a level of 15 and I am 37 yrs old, my RE placed me on DHEA since 1/5/09. As of March 3/18 my FSH level is 8.4. I started Climara patches on 3/16 to 3/18; Lupon (10 units) on 3/18; Stims - Bravelle 3 vials 2x day, and Menopur 2 vials only at night. Today 3/23 was my first u/s and no follies were seen. Should I be worried? Prepare myself for a cancelled cycle. Please let me know if this happened to you and resulted in a BFP.

Shannanyc

3rd trimester and Prozac

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:34:31 -0600

Hello.

My sister is in her 3rd trimester of pregnancy. She suffers from Depression and is starting to have panic attacks and thoughts of sucide. Her Dr put her on Prozac. Is this safe? Her baby is already small from her smoking throughout her pregnancy. What are your thoughts?

gnlwilliams - having twins 5/17/10

3rd iui, low sperm count after washing, follicle were 16 mm

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:42:53 -0500

I jsut finished my 3rd iui, now am on the 2ww. The RE said my husbands sperm was a 2 for motility and there were only 4.5 million. Usually those nubers were better. Also, i had several follicles. But,t eh two dominant ones were only 16 mm when i took my ovidril. Does that seem small? Do i have any chance? and, does it seem like my doctor is being conservative and not letting my follicles get big enough to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancies? should i move to IVF, we have unexplained infertility.

Megg

Here we go again!! Day 1 of Cycle 4, 3rd IUI

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:57:38 -0500

Well AF came last night so on to round 3 for the IUI's and Clomid.

My RE says this is the last cycle for that before we have a counseling session to discuss other options.

Oh please let round 3 be the charm !!!

I requested my RE increase the dose from 100mg to 150 to see if that will help any. I am an early O'er so I am always seen on day 9 and trigger. Last IUI was on day 10 and the 1st IUI was done on Day 11 so I asked them to reevaluate that too since this is the last Clomid IUI cycle they will allow me to do.

After 3 years and 5 miscarriages something has to work soon doesnt it?? I am starting to panic. My 37th birthday is on November 29th so all I hear is the constant ticking, Its making me crazy.

DH was devastated this time when we got the BFN. He was so sweet yesterday and suggested maybe we take a break and give my body a rest but I told him with my age I dont have that luxury. He is only 32....and a guy so he doesnt understand the time thing although he is quickly becoming an expert on this whole fertility thing.......

MakingBabyAnderson

I just have to ask!

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:19:20 -0500

Ok soo many people tell me oh its ok to have that glass of red wine while in the 3rd trimester, not that I have and not that I will, im just so tired of hearing people saying it.

Is it really safe?

Dont get me wrong I love my wine, but I of course havent had a thing while pregnant and I just dont think I could even think about doing it, but I hear it can be so healthy for the unborn babies heart just like it is for us.

I hear if someone is having trouble with pains or other things the doctor instead of prescribing something to take will say I would rather see you drink a glass of red wine before bed to relax you.

Really how much truth is there to this. I know my cousin had a glass basically a night, because her doctor said it was totally healthy and totally fine, she did this through the whole pregnancy, and there daughter is as healthy as can be, never gets sick or anything.

Anyways I had to ask, I just have to know!

Thanks ladies!

Jolene

Question on Cervix late ion Pregnancy?

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:36:34 -0500

Hi All,

I hope you can help me out on this one... All day today I have been having a burning/twinging sensation in my cervix. I'm 37w3d pregnant today. I just went to the bathroom and noticed this big chunk (whitish yellow) with a red streak of blood down the middle (Not alot literally just 1 red streak). Just wondering if I should call my dr.? I dont know if this could be an infection or my mucus plug or if something is wrong with my little baby guy. I have been doing alot of cleaning today but I have also been resting alot too, I definitly dont think I over did it. Also, we are going to a wedding tonight (shoot me now!) and am wondering what I should do? Anyone know??

Keller0422

36w6d Pregnant Question!!

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:23:51 -0500

Hi Dr.Q and Ladies,

I have a question for all you. It's gonna be a long one so I apologize!

Anyways, back when I was 11 weeks pregnant I had a pap smear done at my 1st prenatal appointment and the result came back high grade abnormal. My doctor then scheduled me for a coposcopy. She didnt biopsy anything she just did a vinegar wash on my cervix to look at the cells. Which at that time she said were still abnormal. I was about 17 weeks pregnant at this coposcopy.

She then said not to worry and she would do a follow up pap smear in August. She said sometimes pregnancy can cause abnornmal cells on the cervix and it could possibbly be all the hormones making the cells come up abnormal.

So I just had another pap smear done in Augst at 33 weeks pregnant. I got the resukts back last week and they came back high grade abnormal again. The nurse called me and said they need to do another coposcopy. So I have another coposcopy scheduled for 1:30 today. I ended up going to the doctor yesterday because of increased swelling in my feet and ankles and I asked why I need another coposcopy and if it's safe this far along in pregnancy (I am 36w6d today). She said if the does the coposcopy and the cells are still abnormal they will have to induce labor this week. Does this sound like a normal procedure for someone who has high grade abnormal cells? I completely trust my doctor but I had not heard of being induced until just yesterday. Also, will my baby be ok being delivered between 37-38 weeks? I'm worried a little about his lung development. Ohh and what does high grade abnormal cells mean? Does this mean it's cancer or very close to becoming cancer? My doctor didnt seem at all concerned with the baby but she did seem concerned about the abnormal cells. Thanks so much for your help and any advice or information will be so helpful!

Ohh also, when I went to the dr. last week I was 1cm dialated and 70% effaced. Dont know if this might speed up the labor process since I am a little dialated and effaced.

Keller0422

Preparing for 3rd IUI

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:40:21 -0500

I will be starting Clomid 100mg tomorrow Day 3 - Day7. Is there anything else I can do to increase chances of success?

DEE

Dialted and Effaced... What does this mean??

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:48:28 -0500

Hi All,

I went to the doctors this morning because over the weekend I noticed alot of cramping. It wasnt too bad but sort of frequent. Also I thought I may have lost my mucus plus on Sunday too. Anyways, I'm 35w6d pregnant today and I went to the doctors and had an internal and she said the baby dropped completely and she felt his head! She said I am 1cm dialated and 70% effaced and the baby was at a station -3 or 3... I cant remember what she said. Well of course I am a wreck! I'm just nervous about delivering so early because I'm only 36 weeks (tomorrow). Does this mean I am close to having the baby? Or is it normal to be 1cm dialated and 70% effaced for a while before he comes out? Anyone know? Thanks so much!

Keller0422

Iced Tea During Pregnancy

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:25:07 -0500

Hi Ladies!

This is such a dumb and anal question but I have to ask. I'm 35 weeks pregnant and have been very anal about drinking anything diet and with caffiene. I know both are ok in limited amounts but I am so anal I have been staying away completely. Well what about Iced Tea? I have had Arizona Iced Tea a few times and no where in the ingredients does it say caffien, but it doesnt say anywhere on the can caffiene free either. So what do you girls think? Does it have caffiene or not? Sorry for asking such a dumb question!

Keller0422

Tingling Sensations in Hands?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:40:02 -0500

Hi Ladies and Dr.Q,

I have been experiencing something kind of strange for about the past week. At first I would wake up in the middle of the night with both hands asleep and I could not get them to wake up! The only way I could get them to go back to normal is to get out of bed and stand up and they wouold feel better. Then the second I would get back into bed they would fall asleep again... a pain because it's keeping me from sleeping! Well now I am noticing it during the day! Only during the day my finger tips get numb and tingly. What the?? Is this normal? I am 33w5d pregnant and I'm not sure if this is normal or not. I might call my doctor because it's really starting to drive me nuts! And usualy during the day when my fingers are a little numb it's only in my right hand... well this morning it's in both. Isnt this kind of weird? Hope someone can help! Thanks!

Keller0422

Brown Discharge at 32 Weeks Pregnant? Help!

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:27:46 -0500

Hi Dr.Q,

I'm 31w5d pregnant. The past 2 mornings I have woken up to a pulling and stretching feeling very low in my uterus area. Almost like I pulled a muscle. When I woke up this morning and went to the bathroom there was a clump of brown mucus. What could this be? I am praying not my mucus plus because it's way too soon for that! I have a doctors appointment this morning at 9:25... thank god! What do you think? Is this dangerous to my baby? Also I had an ultrasound done last week and the tech said his head is down very low so could that be causing the pressure and stretching/pulling sensation? Thanks so much for your help!

Keller0422

3rd ivf attempt

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:54:42 -0500

I had FET transfer on July 24 by beta test is on Aug 7 but I have no symptoms what so ever. this is my third try. the second try was fresh 5 day embryos which the dr said that look very good and the pregancy test was negative back in May. Now with the frozen ones which are supposed to be of the same quality i have no symptoms. i did a hpt toda and it is negative. Is it possible that the blood work comes out +. there is nothing wrong w/me i am doing ivf b/c of a tubal ligation back on 2003. before this transfer i had one of those test to look i your uterus to see if there was somthing wrong but all looked ok. are there any reasons why i am not getting pregnant. thank you for your answers

Reza

3D/4D Ultrasound Today at 31 Weeks!

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:10:40 -0500

Hi Ladies!

I had my 3D/4D ultrasound today at 31 weeks pregnant! It was amazing! I could not believe how awesome the pictures came out! Here are a few for you all to see! The ultrasound tech took 70 pictures... wow! So way to many to show but here are a few good ones! He seems to love to suck his thumb, toes and umbilical cord! It was so cute and funny!

Profile Shot:

Face Shot:

Such a cute Shot:

Weenie Shot!:

Keller0422

on clomid 3 rd round

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:40:51 -0500

I am ttc since a yr. After 6 months of trying my doc put me on clomid. my periods have always been irregular(35-45)days. the I started bcp for 2 yrs. After stopping I got one cycle at exact 30 days. after that it has been very very irregular amy be months.. So after taking provera and clomid (50mg, 100mg) i have not ovulated. this month i am on 150mg clomid.. what should i if it does not work this time. is there anything else that I should consider ???

Anu

Gross Question But I have to Ask!

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:57:13 -0500

Hi Dr.Q and Ladies,

I'm having a very weird issue. I am currently 30w4d pregnant and have been having tons of pressure (in front and back) and have been having diarreah 2-3 times per day for the past 3 days. I dont know if this is normal or not. I'm going to put a call into my doctor in the morning but I have to ask because I'm a little concerned. In one of my baby books it says diarreah can be a sign of labor, which really freaks me out. I'm wondering if the baby is possibly pushing on my bowel or something. He is very active and at times when he kicks or moves it hurts! Anyways, any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!

Keller0422

Gorgonzola Cheese During Pregnancy?

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:39:47 -0500

I know this is so stuipd to ask but I need your opinions!

Tonight for dinner I had this gorgonzola cheese beef and pasta dish. I thought it would just be a few pieces scattered on top and I could just take them off or eat just a little. Well the sauce was made from melted gorgonzola cheese and I ate it! I didnt love it but it was the only thing we made so I ate it. Is this going to affect my little guy? I'm 30w1d pregnant. My hubby said it should be ok since the cheese was cooked. I dont know though... what do you think? Now I'm a nervous wreck. Thanks for your help!

Keller0422

Measuring Bigger... What does it mean?

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:10:50 -0500

Hi Dr.Q and Ladies!

I'm hoping you can help me out with this. I had my 30 week appointment today. I'm 30 weeks pregnant today! And I am measuring over 31 weeks and the doctor said I have a big baby and said he weighs around 4 lbs. Does this mean anything? My expected due date is October 1st but I'm wondering since I am measuring bigger that maybe I will go a little sooner than that? Is it normal to be measuring larger? Thanks so much for your help!

Ohh, I also have been having horrible heartburn. Of course I forgot to mention this to my doctor when I was there. I dont get it during the day at all but it keeps me up at night. Is there anything I can do to prevent it? I dont think it matters what I eat because last night I ate a few graham crackers before bed and I didnt think you could get heartburn from graham crackers but lately I get it from anything I eat! Even water!

Keller0422

Nipple Question?

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:45:33 -0500

Hi Dr.Q and Girls!

I have a question for all of you. I'm 29w2d pregnant and have noticed a little yellowinh loooking crust on my nipples for the past few weeks. Well the other night a clearish discharge came out. It looked like water. Does this sound normal to anyone? Also my nipples have been very sensitive and sore lately too. Anyone ever hear of this? Or should I call my doctor? Thanks so much!

Keller0422

Medication During Pregnancy... Help!

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:17:26 -0500

Hi Dr.Q,

I was wondering if you have ever used a medication to treat pregnant women with anxiety and panic? The medication is called Buspar and my doctor mentioned trying me on it. I had never heard of it and was wondering your thoughts on this drug. I looked it up and it's mostly for panic, anxiety, worry, fear... which are all the things I have! I dont have any depression at all really... I just get so frusterated when I have panic attacks because I really dont want to have them! Can you let me know what you think about Buspar? Have you ever trated your pregnant patients with this med? Thanks so much Dr.Q!

Keller0422