Sorry for not posting, its been a stressful few days. So, the verdict is -triplets. Much to our astonishment there were three sacks.
However, not all of them looked strong, so we have another ultrasound scheduled for Monday to see. And please no flames or judgmental comments- b/c believe me I do not need them right now- I am relieved that all three will probably not grow.
We knew going into this that triplets were always a possibility, but knowing the stats we never thought it would happen. Especially after a failed IVF cycle. We were thrilled to think that one stuck. But three? Yikes.
I could go into all the fears, stats on preterm labor, miscarriage, etc. of triplet pregnancy, but I am sure most of you know them and just thinking about them makes me want to cry, for the babies, and for me and Greg.
Right now I just need some positive energy sent our way.
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Our journey through infertility, to pregnancy, with a few bumps along the way.
About Me
- Andrea
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
- After years of struggling with infertility we are finally parents to twins thanks to IVF#2! Learning through the difficult time of infertility, a multiples pregnancy, hospital bedrest, and a NICU stay that life is life, there is nothing you can do to control it. All you can do is try to make the best of it:)
Our Journey
- 10/05-Got married!
- 12/06-Began TTC
- 8/07-Diagnosed with Varicocele
- 10/07-Varicocelectomy
- 7/08-First RE appointment
- 9/, 10/, 12/08-IUI #1-3=BFNs
- 1/09 -IUI#4 =BFN
- 4/09 -IVF#1=BFN w/RE #2
- 6/22/09-IVF#2 =BFP!
- 1/15/10-Hazel and Elijah were born
Blog Archive
IF Success Stories
- Busted Babymaker
- Caroline-From Infertility to Baby
- Conceive This!
- Infertility Journey to Motherhood
- IVF on the Down Low
- Little Bluebirds Fly
- Make it Grand
- My Infertile World
- No swimmers in the tubes, no bun in the oven
- Not How I Planned
- Pieces of My Life
- Someday, Someway!
- Swimming Against the Tide
- There's a baby at the end of this, right?
Multiples
Infertility Blogs
Loss
Non-IF blogs I like
Money Spent on IF
- 2008-
- 7/23/08 -$323 RE office visit
- 7/23/08 -$727 cervical cultures
- 8/11/08 -$948 day 3 bloodwork
- 8/11/08 -$536 day 3 ultrasound
- 8/20/08 -$285 for IUI #1
- 9/5/08 -$194 Semen analysis and cryopreservation
- 9/08-9/09 -$150 semen storage fee
- 9/11/08 -$194 semen analysis
- 10/6/08 -pending $3,500 for HSG
- 10/11/08 -$285 for IUI #2
- 12/1/08 -$285 for IUI #3
- 12/27/08 -$285 for IUI #4
- 2009-
- 1/24/09-$248 RE office visit
- 1/28/09 -$412 semen analysis and bloodwork
- 1/30/09 -$542 mock-ET and bloodwork
- 2/6/09 -$3,966 for IVF & ER anesthesia
- 2/10/09 -$1,819.05 for IVF Meds
- 3/25/09 -$1,290 freezing embryos
- 4/2/09 -$293 beta testing
- 6/1/09 -$3,996 for IVF #2
Acronyms
- AF = Aunt Flow (menstruation)
- Beta =Beta blood test, tests for pregnancy hormone
- BFN = Big Fat Negative (on HPT)
- BFP = Big Fat Positive (i.e. PREGNANT!)
- DH = Dear Husband. Even when he's not being particularly dear
- ER = Egg retrieval
- ET = Embryo transfer
- FET=Frozen Embryo Cycle
- HPT = Home Pregnancy Test
- ICSI = Intro Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
- IF = Infertility
- IL = In-laws
- IUI = Intrauterine Insemination
- IVF = In Vitro Fertilization
- LO = Little Ones (babies)
- MFI = Male Factor Infertility
- MoM = Mother of Multiples
- O = Ovulate
- OPK = Ovulation Predictor Kit (tells when you O)
- Pg = pregnant, pregnancy
- PIO = Progesterone in Oil shots
- POAS = Pee on a Stick (take HPT)
- RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist
- SA = Semen Analysis
- SIL = Sister-in-Law
- Stims = Stimulation hormone shots
- TI = Timed Intercourse
- TTC = Trying to Conceive
- TTTC = Trouble Trying to Conceive
- WTF=What the fuck? -why didn't this work
37 comments:
This must be such an incredibly difficult place to be in, with all the conflicting emotions. I hope that everything works out as well as possible and that you have a happy healthy nine months ahead of you.
I am sending you lots of positive energy! Everything will work out, the universe is unfolding as it should.
Thoughts and prayers going your way!
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No flames at all. We felt the same way when we first saw 3 sacs in our first pregnancy. Hoping all turns out for the best.
Oh sweetie...sending you TONS of positive juju. I can't imagine the emotions you're feeling right now.
No one will judge you. And if they even TRY I will personally go kung-fu on their ass. That's the last thing you need right now.
Sending you lots of ((HUGS)) and love. I'll be thinking about you.
xoxo
Wow, that (triplets) I was not expecting!!! Hang in there, sweetie. You will be able to handle whatever happens and I know it will all work out. Try to take it one day at a time and not worry too much (nearly impossible, I know) everything in the future. ((HUGS)) and congrats! :)
Oh sweetie - that has to be so hard. I obviously have never been in your position but have imagined what I would do/feel like in that position. Multiple pregnancies can be very dangerous - to the babies and the mom. There was another blog I read a few times - I will try to remember the name - she was pregnant with triplets and they decided to do a reduction - there were just too many chances of losing all three babies.
She did get some horrible, insensitive and judgmental comments from some really rude people but she also got a ton of support.
I for one will be here to support you through whatever happens.
((HUGS))
I will be keeping you and the little ones in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself and your family as best you can and don't worry about anything else right now. ((HUGS))
Dont feel bad, I would feel the same way. Triplets is a scary thought (to me anyways)
Best of luck at your next u/s! Hang in there!
Thinking about you and praying for you!!
I'm still so happy that you are pregnant. Best wishes with everything!
I am thinking of you...sending tons of positive vibes your way...you guys are in my prayers!!!
(((HUGS))) Everything will work out the best way it can. :) and DO NOT feel bad about feeling this way! Its overwhelming and stressful but I do believe you'll be able to handle whatever happens~ Thinking of you praying for you!
Lots and lots of positive energy coming your way....seriously no one knows how they feel or what they would want until they are actually in that position. Hoping that everything works out exactly the way it should :)
Wow! What a crazy surprise! You and DH and the little ones will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I trust that the best will come from this - whatever that may be. You only deserve the best!!!
I have no advice. Just warm thoughts.
Whatever happens. You will get through this.
Thinking of you! I completely understand how you feel. We go into this with the intent of having one baby - who can plan for three?! Just have faith that everything will work out the way it's supposed to. Happy thoughts!!
I hope whatever YOUR heart desires is how things turn out....
However many children you end up having, you and everyone else know's you will be a fantastic mother!
Good luck with the next u/s I hope it tells you want you truly want to hear.
xxxx
Sending you tons of positive vibes. Don't feel bad for your feelings... they make perfect sense to me. Hang in there!
(((hugs))) And i am with noswiwmmers I wilwl help kick people asses!!!
Things alwaya work out, Keep you head up.
I have been thinking about you since Tuesday waiting for this! I hope everything works out in a way that is best and safest for you and the babies. I totally understand how you feel and I would imagine that's so very normal and common. ((((hugs)))))
No flames here - I would feel the same way. I hope everything turns out the way you want it to turn out.
Wow, that is a lot to take in! I just pray that whatever happens you end up with healthy baby(ies) to take home!!!!!!! Good Luck!
Hang in there...just know whatever happens you have a ton of support and understanding here. Your feelings are valid and understood completely by this group. I have so much energy to send your way... here it comes!!!
you can get through this, no matter what the outcome of mondays ultrasound. take it easy and take deep breaths..:)
i'm super excited for you. you're pregnant! :) let's see what happens on monday as to how many stick around!!
sending tons of positive thoughts your way! ;) xoxo
omg, wow! Sending lots of love, energy, and good vibes your way! {{hugs}}
The worrying never ends! Hope you get some answers soon and will know what's in store for you guys!
Sending all the positive energy I can muster your way.
(LFCA)
Oh hun - I hope that everything works out the way it is meant to. Stay strong! I'll be praying for you...
It's easy for people--esp very stupid people--who have never been where you are to be judgmental. When I found out I was having twins but that one was a bit too small, I was terrified, excited, thrilled, horrified, all at once. My dad gave me some insight, and it really helped: these mixed feelings are the beginning of parenting, which is rife with mixtures of fear, love, hope, and anxiety apparently. :)
I ended up with a single guy, and I'm happy with that. The next few weeks will be hard. There's nothing you can do for now except take extremely good care of yourself. Things will unfold, and you'll find a way to hold all those feelings in your heart.
just sending you a hug and positive thoughts. Things will work out.
Good luck, and whatever happens will happen.
:::POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND VIBES!:::
Sending many hugs. Take care.
sending you prayers that whatever happens you are at peace with it.
Thinking of you and sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Don't worry abt the rest of the world. Do what is good for you and your family. That is what matters at the end of the day. Everything will work out at the end ((HUGS))
Thinking of you! You have the right to feel however you want about all this stuff. Don't let anyone tell you differently. Hang in there!
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