FertilityTies posts tagged with multiples

What are my odds?

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:47:09 -0600

I get to have a blood beta drawn in 6 days and I am just curious... I know there is a 10% chance of twins on clomid. But if I ovulated 3 eggs(confirmed by sonograms) and my post-coital test was really good, what are my odds of twins or triplets?

Mendi

Multiples

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:47:23 -0600

What are the chances of having multiples with doing IVF?

want2bamom

chances of multiples when ovulating more than 1 egg

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:28:43 -0500

hi doc Q and ladies!

so im just curious.....can you get pregnant with only one baby if you ovulated between 2 and 4 eggs? and if so why wouldn't all eggs get fertilised at the same time?

**********BABY DUST************

jules

Dr Q.. ur medical stand point plz!!

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:21:38 -0500

OK im doing IUI when Af comes this month. My RE told me that he wouldnt let me have triplets. I understand that its not safe for me or the babies but how could he stop this?

He couldnt make me get rid of the pregnancy could he? Im just wondering since I would take 1 baby or 3 babies.

Katie822 trying for #3

Dr Q... Plz Advise!!!!!!

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:15:44 -0500

I am suppose to do IUI for the 1st time in Oct. The RE told me that he wants to see my if 2-4 eggs on each side. I will be taking Femara 25mg CD5-9 and Gonal-F CD7 until eggs are mature then HCG trigger shot.

He told me that anything more then 2-4 eggs on each side he will abort the IUI cycle and start over. Im trying to find out why he would stop the cycle if I had more 2-4 eggs on each side? I told him that I would love to have triplets but he said that he will not let that happen.

Plz Dr Q.. help me understand.

Katie822 trying for #3

Enough breastmilk for multiples?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:58:06 -0500

I just saw a story on the news about a woman who gave birth to septuplets!! (YIKES!!) And I'm just wondering, how many babies can a woman actually have enough milk to breastfeed exclusively?

Obviously you could alternate which babies got breastmilk and formula so they all got a little breastmilk.. but, what about the days BEFORE formula when a woman had multiples that actually survived?

Meghan

Anyone seen girl in paper today who is 40stone and gave birth to triplets

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:16:01 -0500

It is in the paper today in UK she is only 19 is 40stone in weight and has given birth to triplets and seems to be the heaviest woman in the world who has had multiple births. It took 68 nurses and docs to perform the c section, at a whopping cost of £200,000 - and guess what she does not work. Made me angry when i read it to think how many ivf treatments that £200,000 would have funded for people here in UK especially when I have to find the money to pay for one, have worked all my life and never ever claimed from the GOVT.

Made me cry in anger when i read the story.

ladypink

Local Mothers of Multiples groups.. for those expecting twins and more.

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:42:44 -0500

I just wanted to let those of you who are expecting multiples about MOM's groups. I was referred to a local MOM's group in my area by a neighbor who has teenage twins... she just found out I was having twins.

Immediatly after talking w/ her I recieved an email from the head of the group with instructions on how to sign up... it does costs $35 annually.

Anyways I was soooo impressed... they have many social events, playdates, sales for used items,, support , advice etc; I just got an email from the lady who is in charge of meals... they actually offer a meal service for the first few weeks home w/ your twins. They will arrange to drop off home cooked meals at your house. What a WONDERFULL service for a new mom with twins. I am sure I won't have much time to prepare a decent meal for myself let alone DH!

We won't be using the service because my MIL will be staying with us for the first couple of weeks to help with the babies, cleaning, cooking, etc;

Just thought I would encourage you all to look in your area and see if they have a MOM's group!

Sam83

Update on OHSS and Follicals

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:29:02 -0500

Okay ladies went to the doc and I have 10 follicals and mild OHSS. I am still very sore and I have to decide if we want to keep this cycle going or cancel because of the number of follicals.We were going to do a trigger shot and 2 IUI. And yes they were all about the same size and maturity. Dh and I BD on Friday, Saturday and Sunday ... not knowing that we had so many follis.. so we are a little worried about getting 7 babies. No we are not going to do the trigger shot.

devine2683

hoping for multiples

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:46:26 -0500

My husband and I have been without birth control for about 6 yrs and unable to conceive. We have our first appointment with a fertility specialist in a couple months. Are we crazy to be hoping for a multiple birth if and when we do conceive? We like the idea of one pregnancy, especially since we have had issues getting pregnant. However, we do not like the idea of an only child.

paopera

Does IUI increase the risk for multiples more than just Clomid?

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:37:49 -0500

I am starting my 4th round of Clomid this month, and my doc is giving me 2 more rounds after this, and if it doesn't work, it's onto IUI. I know with the Clomid our chances of twins alone is 1/20 as opposed to the normal 1/100. Does the IUI itself pose a higher risk for multiples more than 2? Or is it just when it is associated with other fertility meds, i.e. hcg shots, etc.

michaela

lets talk multiples

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:09:44 -0500

so how many of you have or know someone who has multiples??

Jennifer Wolf

clomid

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:31:01 -0500

i have been taking clomid days 5-9 for 4 months i am now on 150mg and have three foliciles sizes 24,26,and28. i was wondering what my chances are of conceiving multiples with such large foliciles.also this is my second pregnancy due to clomid i have one daughter

Andrea

Dr Q:Please Help! Extremely High HCG

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:34:40 -0500

Hi Dr Q,

Please help me. At exactly four weeks pregnant my hcg level was 693. I had it done four days later and it was 5001. My numbers are doubling ever 1.4 days. By the time I reach 6 weeks my numbers are going to be over 3 million. I know this cannot be normal. Is this indication of a molar pregnancy?? Those numbers seem way too high. Please help!

kmitchell

clomid

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:51:49 -0500

does anyone know what my chances of concieving multiples is if i release 3 eggs in one cycle? I am taking 100 mg clomid and had three follies two on one ovary 19mm and 20mm and one on the other ovary 16 mm. thanks for all answers!

angela3434

multiples?

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:41:52 -0500

my Dr. called today to let me know my hcg levels have more than tripled in less than a week could this mean multiples???

cynthia sanchez

Want multiples

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:31:19 -0500

I have been ttc for about a yr with no luck....i've been reading about clomid for 2 yrs.....I really would like to have multiples and was wondering if clomid would increase my chances? How successful is it in that case and what dosage do you recommend?

Jeanna Francis

Dr Q is this true?

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:07:27 -0500

Dr Q, I was told that When the fetus comes in contact with the uterine wall which has certain chemicals, the fetus gets a signal that there is some new life and the needs to grow and multiply. This can cause hemangiomas. Is this true? I tried googling but obviously I dont understand the uterus very well. What I say makes sense? Is this theory true?

What can be done to avoid contact with those chemicals if this theory is true?

HopeN

i know we are all TTC but......

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:20:21 -0500

strange question ladies and doc Q. but as i am not able to try and get pregnant this cycle (to many follicles) and i ovulated yesterday is it safe to have sex again now? or wait another couple of days?

jules

at what point

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:55:27 -0500

does an embryo split and become an identical twin or triplet?

Is it weeks or days ..... just curious.

Thx!

chelsharmony