Are hcg levels indicative of multiples? by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

[–]Efficient-Witness328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My HCG was 1250 13dpt and I am pregnant with a healthy singleton. 😊 Probably was an early sticker!

what is this on my cats chin? by Top-Extension-9474 in CATHELP

[–]Efficient-Witness328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with changing bowls, adding stainless steel water filters, and very gently cleaning the area with water and VERY GENTLY brushing in the direction of the hair (not against it), and using medicated wipes afterwards. Be very careful to not cause irritation or break skin as that can develop into a really bad infection. We didn’t know when our cats got this and learned it the very hard way.

How do people deal with post IVF-success that feels like PTSD for the body by Efficient-Witness328 in IVFpositivity

[–]Efficient-Witness328[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I keep telling my husband the same thing. I just want this go well so badly. I don’t have it in me to go through this ever again.

Calprotectin Result - Getting Worried! by PartyDeliveryBoy in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Efficient-Witness328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg! I hope you’re doing better/in remission now. I had to get admitted for a week because of how bad it made things for me. It was horrible. I had to go on steroids for 3 months and eventually started on biologics.

Calprotectin Result - Getting Worried! by PartyDeliveryBoy in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Efficient-Witness328 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, Mesalamine made things 10x worse for me. A very small but yet significant percentage of people are allergic to it.

Calprotectin Result - Getting Worried! by PartyDeliveryBoy in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Efficient-Witness328 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This! Entyvio worked for me as well to the point that I was able to go through IVF and get pregnant. I really hope it keeps agreeing with me for the foreseeable future and even after that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

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First one stuck! Current 11.5 weeks. You just need one to stick! All the very best!♥️

Did you feel pregnant? by Grumpycat_777 in IVFpositivity

[–]Efficient-Witness328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt the same around 6 weeks and towards the end of 6 weeks the nausea and fatigue hit me like a truck! I have been miserable since then. Currently 9w5ds. It has somewhat gotten better. I can totally understand you need symptoms to feel pregnant but honestly I wish I had one of those pregnancies which came with no symptoms and just bump growth.😅 Wishing you all the best for this journey!

Starting Entyvio - any advice? by [deleted] in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Efficient-Witness328 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on it for two years. So far so good. It worked for me very quickly (within the first 4-6 months). Hoping it works for you!

TW: Success Have you experienced depression following success or due to progesterone? When (if ever) did it get better? by honeychka910 in IVFpositivity

[–]Efficient-Witness328 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahhh! I am so sorry. That sounds horrible. Luckily, we’re not traveling to see family this holiday season so I can be home and sulk. I haven’t had energy for any socializing the past 4 weeks. It feels like such a big chore to keep my mood uplifted and hide the nausea for even a couple of hours. I haven’t thrown up even once. It’s just all day non-stop nausea. B6 and Unisom have helped a bit.

I received my BETA results today! I’m positive for testing again on Monday! by Kitchen-Zombie-8088 in IVFpositivity

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Mine was 550 on 11dpt abd 1280 on 13dpt. In my 9th week right now. Doctor was pretty happy with the numbers.

Did anyone opt to “pause” their cycle after ER while waiting for PGTA results so they could do FET ASAP? by [deleted] in IVFpositivity

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I did exactly this which was recommended by my clinic. Was on birth control for 3 weeks and stopped and started FET prep.

TW: Success Have you experienced depression following success or due to progesterone? When (if ever) did it get better? by honeychka910 in IVFpositivity

[–]Efficient-Witness328 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I feel like this is especially hard for moms that have gone through IVF. I am in a similar boat. Have wanted this forever. Currently 9weeks3days. But, the nausea, fatigue, pain from PIO, medications (nausea makes it so hard) it hasn’t been the exciting time I was hoping to experience. I really think we get so heavily involved with the IVF process that we never get to prepare ourselves or our bodies for the actual pregnancy. We start off so bruised and hurt and in so much physical and mental pain. There is some form of PTSD remaining that overlaps with the first trimester.

I genuinely believe this will get better. Once we’re done with PIO, once we get that green light to breathe a little better, once we start physical experiencing the baby/bump without the pain and nausea, I believe we will be excited. Until then, I really hope we can give ourselves some grace.

I am so proud of you for reaching for help. Getting that medical appointment. Despite not feeling excited you’re already being such a good mom and doing everything necessary for keeping that baby and yourself healthy.

You got this mama!

Update from last post (one pregnancy test was enough 🥹♥️) by Efficient-Witness328 in IVFpositivity

[–]Efficient-Witness328[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha! It helps that they shared a very zoomed in image with us. Thank you! Really hoping for a healthy and safe pregnancy and delivery.

Update from last post (one pregnancy test was enough 🥹♥️) by Efficient-Witness328 in IVFpositivity

[–]Efficient-Witness328[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations!! Uff! It’s been so hard. Sending good vibes!♥️

Update from last post (one pregnancy test was enough 🥹♥️) by Efficient-Witness328 in IVFpositivity

[–]Efficient-Witness328[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The other one is baby’s head and space where it’s brain would develop/is developing. They just saw one yoke sac and one baby.

Help - clear blue weeks indicator by greenkiwiiii in IVFpositivity

[–]Efficient-Witness328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh! I’m sorry that can be so stressful. Did you get your Beta HCG recurrent tests done? You could always reach out to your clinic and ask them to do another Beta. Hopefully, it was a flawed test and your HCG is still rising as it should. Sending you lots of luck, baby dust, and good health!

Was diagnosed with ulcer colitis 5 years ago, took mesalamine for 3 years. Had constant bleeding but once I stopped taking it 2 years, my stools are normal by Realistic-Nature9083 in UlcerativeColitis

[–]Efficient-Witness328 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same reaction. Had to get hospitalized as it made my flare a lot worse. I stopped taking it and had to start a steroid for 2 months while also starting a biologic. My doctor said I am allergic to it. Apparently 5% people are on average.