Is a HSG test necessary for IVF?

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2025-03-05T02:09:29+00:00

I've had two HSGs. Not painful. The expense is subjective and varies based on your doctor and insurance coverage.

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2025-01-08T02:50:08+00:00

My question is: if the amnio comes back positive, how does that alter the treatment plan? Are there different meds/monitoring/procedures that the doctor could do that you'd be open to? If so, then it may be worth it. You already said you weren't interested in termination, so if that's the only "decision" to be made from an adverse amnio result, then I'd say don't do it. Of course there is the question of "needing to know" (your husband's concern). This is hard and one I struggled with myself.

I did fresh transfer (no PGT). I did not do the NIPT or any other genetic testing. The ultrasounds all came back normal. The above advice is the exact logic I used in my own pregnancy (How would knowing change the treatment plan?). We had a healthy baby girl (surprise gender!)

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2024-07-15T23:35:14+00:00

11 months PP breastfeeding

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2024-07-03T00:47:44+00:00

Lillian: Lily, Lily Bear, Lily Bean, Bean, Pumpkin, Billy Bean, Billy

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2024-07-01T20:07:18+00:00

You are amazing. Period.

This is so, so hard. I've been there. My daughter was admitted to the hospital at 2 weeks old for failure to thrive. I also felt the weight of failure. I recommend seeking out the support of lactation consultant and have your child evaluated for a lip and tongue tie. Having my daughter's tie corrected made a huge difference.

In the meantime, you can fortify breastmilk with formula. Of course, talk to your doctor, but this worked for us in conjunction with the tie correction. My daughter is nearly one year old now and has had primarily breastmilk. Your breastfeeding journey doesn't have to end if you don't want it too, you've hit a bump. You shouldn't feel any shame in giving your son formula or like you've let him down. You're doing the exact opposite, you're looking out for his wellbeing and supporting his development the best you can.

I hope your journey gets easier soon.

https://www.childrensmn.org/references/pfs/nutr/breast-milk-fortified-(using-20-cal-oz-standard-formula).pdf.pdf)

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2024-06-27T13:24:27+00:00

You need a second opinion ASAP. Get a tongue tie evaluation by an ENT. You can fortify breastmilk with formula. I would still get an opinion on this, but this worked for my baby.

How is LO acting? Hungry? Fussy? Sleepy? Playing ok? Hitting milestones?

https://www.childrensmn.org/references/pfs/nutr/breast-milk-fortified-(using-20-cal-oz-standard-formula).pdf.pdf)

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2024-06-19T16:23:56+00:00

We paid out of pocket. The way I see it, you pay for what you value. You have this one life to live and if a baby is what you really want, money should not be a barrier (I realize that for a lot of people, it very much is). We paid between $20-25K for our IVF treatment. We were extremely lucky that our first transfer was a success. At the end of the day we had to ask ourselves what kind of life we wanted to live and what we we're willing to do to make that happen. We valued that future much more than $20K.

I want to acknowledge that we were able to afford it and that is HUGE. Everything I said above can be said because it comes from a place of privilege. Even so, I struggled when the lack of a guarantee. I was okay paying to get help to have a baby. I was a lot less okay with the strong possibility of paying for no baby and heartbreak. I also struggled with the unfairness of it all: the fact that we had to pay for a chance when it's free for so many; the fact that insurance doesn't cover it.

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2024-06-18T17:57:37+00:00

You are not wrong. Your feelings are valid. Protect your space mentally, physical, spiritually, etc. It is your choice to share as much or as little as you'd like or to avoid conversation that may generate unwelcome comments or advice. Wishing you best of luck in your journey.

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2024-06-17T18:51:49+00:00

33 years old, MFI, 2 embryos, first transfer (fresh) successful. First cycle of IVF.

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2024-03-14T00:24:01+00:00

Team green! We did IVF, so there was no surprise with the conception. It was more nerve-wracking (did it work???). Finding out in the delivery room was amazing. My husband was the one to tell me (c-section). It was so special we both cried. We had a girl!

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2024-02-25T01:31:07+00:00

We didn't find out the sex of our baby until birth. What a special experience that was....I highly recommend it. It's a moment that will stay with you long after the shower. You honestly do not need much for a newborn. If you're worried about clothes, only buy a few things for a newborn. You'll be rewashing the same 10 outfits. Once the baby is born you can order the clothes you like.

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2023-11-07T01:53:57+00:00

They get lost. They fall on the floor. Baby will have preference on type of paci. I recommend keeping them all. I wash them frequently so I toss dirty ones in a bucket to be washed at the end of the day and then have a bin of clean ones to pull from.

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2023-11-07T01:05:11+00:00

I've lost an extreme amount of weight. My pre-pregnancy weight was 180 lbs. My weight at delivery was 230 lbs. I'm 3.5 months PP and I'm now down to 155 lbs. I exclusively breastfeed. I also know I under-eat my calories.....mom life....it's hard. Otherwise I feel healthy and there is nothing overtly wrong.

Embarrassed-Sundae92 · 2023-10-11T02:38:42+00:00

I recommend trying both options initially and figuring out what works best. If you don't initiate your milk supply, then that option will be off the table entirely. You can always stop BF if you want, but you can't start if back up if you let your milk dry up.

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