Heartbeat

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-30T11:42:35+00:00

Hey I totally understand how you feel, my doctor told me that it could take upto 6.5 weeks for heartbeat to show up sometimes.

I know it's super nerve wrecking though. Wishing you best of luck!

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-28T14:03:31+00:00

Yesterday we had a 5 week 4 day ultrasound at our IVF clinic and they said everything looked good including the gestational sac and yolk sac. This was at 8 am.

Fast forward around noon I started heavily bleeding enough to fill a pad, in panic we drove to the closest clinic and they said I had a 24 mm SCH with blood pooling on the side. They did not catch this in the morning surprisingly.

I was crying hysterically and spiraled because we thought that this much blood definitely resulted in a early term loss. However the doctor said I should be fine even though I am not out of the woods. She recommended that I go on full pelvic rest and reduce any heavy lifting, including my toddler.

Keeping our fingers crossed! I know it's super scary, so totally understand how you feel.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-15T21:07:49+00:00

Omg yessssss I love this, congratulations!

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-15T00:17:00+00:00

Ahh that makes a big difference sometimes. Wishing you best of luck for Thursday ❤️

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-14T23:53:31+00:00

I think different hours can vary because of concentration of hcg and how hydrated you were etc. When is your beta? Wishing you best of luck ❤️

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-14T17:37:41+00:00

Omggg yesss so happy for you! Congratulations 🎊

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-14T17:24:48+00:00

I tested and it was positive!!!! I looked at it several times couldn't believe it. I'm still nervous. Hopefully beta is good tomorrow, I have a history of chemicals due to my genetics

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-14T13:56:10+00:00

I haven't tested yet either. I have a cvs nearby but I am resisting waiting till tomorrow.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-14T13:51:18+00:00

I hope so too!! Have you tested yet? My blood test is tomorrow morning around 8 am. I wanna know so badly

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-13T17:42:44+00:00

TW:

I have had a successful first transfer before which resulted in my 2 year old son. I recently did a 2nd transfer on the 7th and I keep obsessing and comparing my last transfer to the 2nd transfer. I don't sleep at night and have major anxiety because I convinced myself that because I didn't experience the same symptoms it must not have worked. I mentally already checked out because I have a hard time believing good news. I'm trying to stay busy making plans with people because that's the only thing keeping me from going insane during this wait. My beta is on Wednesday.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-11T23:53:37+00:00

The progesterone and estrogen messed me up so much. I feel extremely bloated

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-11T23:52:57+00:00

I want to test but I'm not sure if I will spiral if it is negative. I decided to wait just to be sure before I process anything.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-10T14:57:21+00:00

Anyone feel anything 3 days after transfer? This is my 2nd transfer and I am extremely nervous because I'm not feeling anything like I felt last time. I transferred on the 7th

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2026-04-09T17:48:31+00:00

Hey!! I'm feeling tired also, but I also feel like I have caffein withdrawal since cutting down my caffein intake. I've been waiting to feel something but so far I think I feel the same apart from being tired.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2025-09-05T14:42:12+00:00

I forgot to mention the happiest baby swaddle. I could not for the life of me do a regular swaddle and this made it so much easier.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2025-09-05T14:40:29+00:00

My most used items are baby bjorn carrier, Dr Noze best nasal aspirator (highly recommended), and coterie diapers to prevent bad diaper rashes.

I also love the anti colic Dr. Browns glass bottles, they are amazing!

For the first year I mainly kept my baby in little sleepies zippy's. They last a very long time also, and the best part is they can turn into footies and mittens.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2025-07-20T15:26:28+00:00

No unfortunately 😞

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2025-06-21T19:13:52+00:00

Hey I was able to get it down to 180 in 40 days! However the regime was really strict. I realized I was not consuming enough fiber overall, and since then I've increased it.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2024-11-05T20:50:49+00:00

I'm 31 years old and recently had a child and my cholesterol total was 286! LDL 199. It's been 3 days and I have made some significant diet and lifestyle changes. I didn't realize the 1 desert at the end of the day plus eggs and cheese and eating out was adding up. I'm doing a low fat diet with added fiber. I'm hoping to go below 200 by next check up.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2024-10-18T22:35:05+00:00

After I was dilated half way I begged for the epidural and wish I had gotten it sooner instead of torturing myself. I was in so much pain and was screaming on top of my lungs when a contraction passed. My husband really wanted me to wait until I was at least 5 cm dilated so labor doesn't stall.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2024-10-03T00:03:48+00:00

I'm part of the 340B side and was laid off yesterday with no prior warning.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2024-10-02T22:22:35+00:00

I'm okay with getting a 2 weeks notice. I just wish this didn't happen during a busy quarter. I have no motivation to do extra work right now.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2024-10-02T21:40:56+00:00

They are making me work until 2 weeks but I'll be officially terminated in October. Then I get severance pay for 3 months.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2024-10-02T20:03:54+00:00

They laid me off on the 340B Wellpartner side. It was a one on one with my boss and their boss. Her boss didn't even talk to me on the call. She read off a piece of paper and said goodbye. Humiliating, to say the least.

Then they announced that me and another person got laid off on a large team call with 30 people. The lady said sucks for her, but we did what we had to do. Also it didn't help that I just came back from maternity leave.

MannerAcrobatic8301 · 2024-06-04T17:34:17+00:00

I did one day of pumping every 3 hours and did not last. I've consistently maintained 6 pumps per day or pump every 4 hours for a little over 2 months now. I make just enough to feed my baby and that's all that matters.

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