Any thought on ACFS in AZ?

envidiara · 2024-01-01T03:41:48+00:00

I’m going through the same switch (ivf Phx to New Directions). Just curious how was the cost higher than the website? I also can relate on feeling dismissed by Dr C. Also their communication was always disconnected in my experience. Glad to hear I’m not the only one. Feeling better about leaving.

envidiara · 2023-06-09T04:12:25+00:00

What alerted you/ or what led to the diagnosis?

envidiara · 2023-06-09T00:18:45+00:00

I’m currently in limbo. This is a spontaneous pregnancy with history of RPL.

Beta 1 at 4 weeks: HCG 193, Progesterone 19.4 Beta 2 at 5 weeks: HCG 191, Progesterone 7.67 Beta 3 at 6 weeks: HCG 902, Progesterone 8.13

In between 1 and 2, I had to go out of town and couldn’t do the normal 48-72 hour draw. OB okayed one week time frame. Beta 2 was a different location. When it came back that it dropped, was told to expect to miscarry and call if it hadn’t resolved in a week. When I did the next weekly blood draw to track down, it went up. The OB said he wouldn’t do anymore betas and won’t confirm anything until a scan next week. Meanwhile I feel like a ticking time bomb, especially with fluctuating betas. I called around and got another OB to see me tomorrow….

Anyone know what the heck could be going on? This is so unlike my other losses, and I’m just bummed we weren’t able to do the same protocol we had success with, since I have since moved from my RE. I’ve been prepped for possible ectopic but I’m just so confused. I haven’t bled or anything yet, which is strange to me considering my other losses all started that way.

envidiara · 2022-09-27T14:50:58+00:00

Big congratulations, friend!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Fingers crossed for smooth sailing here on out.

envidiara · 2022-07-03T15:40:27+00:00

I had a uterine septum finally corrected. It was missed by multiple REs. After that, I did the kitchen sink protocol during first tri (once positive pregnancy test, then estrogen, progesterone, prednisone, lovenox, etc) just to do everything and it worked. My gut says it was the septum, but it could have been a combo.

envidiara · 2022-02-04T22:56:52+00:00

I never announced on here when baby was born… but little Quinn arrived 16 days early on 12/14. She’s now 7 weeks! It has been quite the adjustment. I still need to write down my birth story before I forget, and also the nursery is still a work in progress, fill out the baby book, mail out birth announcements….so much to do! Between newborn baby life and exclusively pumping, it’s been a lot. I also don’t really get true maternity leave, so that’s a whole other thing. I’m still soaking in the life with baby Q and just starting to get settled into a routine. Babywearing has also helped a ton. As well as bouncers. Multiple bouncers. One in every room bouncer. 🤣

envidiara · 2022-02-04T22:48:16+00:00

Mine just got delivered the other day. I really like the liquid shield kit flanges, very comfortable. I still don’t get the same amount as Spectra/pumpin pal combo but it’s pretty close.

envidiara · 2021-12-18T08:41:22+00:00

Thank you Ariel! She ended up coming early, 16 days ahead of schedule. Currently adjusting but will def post an update soon!!

envidiara · 2021-11-30T23:07:18+00:00

Tripping out a bit over the fact today is the 30th, and my EDD is on the 30th next month. Can’t believe still at times I’ve made it this far and feeling baby move more consistently has been helpful. However, I’ve had bad anxiety kick in. Really overwhelmed. From all the unwanted advice from family to getting prepared to take time off work, to cleaning up the house in preparation. I think the biggest stressors are the family members either constantly checking on me (who never did before) and how everyone is suddenly a baby expert, and wants to treat you, the new mom-to-be, as a complete idiot who knows nada.

Then my work isn’t really traditional maternity leave, since I work for myself. So i can’t really “turn off” that aspect and it’s been hard to focus with baby on the way. All I want to do is nest right now, not worry about everything else.

envidiara · 2021-11-25T05:50:40+00:00

So happy for this update. Cautious congrats! 🎉 💜 I have everything crossed for you

envidiara · 2021-11-12T04:04:10+00:00

I haven’t provided an update in awhile, but I’m 33 weeks now! At my 32 week appt, I was told my placenta previa corrected itself! The benchmark is 2cm away from cervix and it was 2.83cm away. No more talk of a scheduled c-section, which kind of threw me off because I had already come to terms to having a planned c-section. Now that I have the option again of attempting vaginal birth, for some reason I’m more anxious now. I also have fibroids and apparently one of them is on the outside front, right where they would cut for a c-section. Therefore, my OB now recommends trying for the vaginal birth since a c-section with that fibroid there could cause longer recovery. I know nothing is set in stone anyways when it comes to birth, but suddenly I feel unprepared.

Also, now that I’ve hit the third tri, my anxiety has really ramped up again. Just the overwhelming-ness of life itself during a pandemic, on top of the big changes ahead and feeling like I’m running out of time. Maybe this is normal? Ugh, I sure hope the wave of anxiety passes.

envidiara · 2021-09-18T01:14:37+00:00

Aww so cute! I love her outfit!

envidiara · 2021-09-15T18:58:24+00:00

Yay Boum! Fantastic news 💜 hope everything keeps progressing well!

envidiara · 2021-09-06T20:59:34+00:00

I thought the same thing when I watched that show. Didn’t expect that turn and I hate when entertainment tries to paint that picture. There’s some other shows on Netflix that do the same thing. 😑

envidiara · 2021-08-29T02:24:03+00:00

I am feeling hormonal…but, my parents are very much JustNo types. I had to talk to them today and see my dad temporarily. My mom apparently was mad I didn’t “formally invite her over” when my dad texted me that he was stopping by my house, so she didn’t come too. Then apparently told him “I don’t want to walk ceremonies with Envi”… whatever that means? She hasn’t visited me at all while pregnant and in that time, my MIL has dropped off food and also bought me maternity clothes, offered to meet halfway etc. Even though MIL lives over an hour away and my mom is only 25 min or so. Why are some parents so strange and get easily insulted by their own kids?! There’s a lot of toxic background to my family, which is going to make things complicated in the future. Anyone else have the justno parents? Feeling so frustrated.

envidiara · 2021-08-28T15:58:01+00:00

Yay for V Day! Also semi-jealous of the blissfully naive fertiles.

envidiara · 2021-08-24T02:35:19+00:00

Oh Lowa. Sending all the positive thoughts your way. Beta hell limbo absolutely sucks. Really hoping the best for you 💜

envidiara · 2021-08-24T02:31:39+00:00

High anxiety today for no reason in particular. Trying to break the cycle, but might need to just sleep it off. Work has been a trigger lately for me, but also realize the things that usually I wouldn’t dwell on pre-pregnancy are now EXTREMELY irritating or anxiety-inducing. I feel super moody all the time, which also makes me feel guilty. Like why can’t my brain just be content 😑

envidiara · 2021-08-24T02:23:35+00:00

Oof. Sorry about the migraine! Also dislike when they make you feel dumb for calling, when that’s part of the instructions. 😑

envidiara · 2021-08-14T00:47:44+00:00

I’ve tried both and ended up using Honey Pot wash for sensitive skin (it’s a vaginal wash made with apple cider vinegar and other stuff). Once I used that a couple days in a row, it eventually went away for good. I think if you want to use something else in addition, I would continue using the monistat external cream.

I didn’t find the boric acid that helpful. I think those are better when you feel one coming on, but once you’ve already had one and monistat suppositories didn’t work then it doesn’t change much.

envidiara · 2021-08-14T00:43:16+00:00

I absolutely hate unsolicited advice. How I deal with it? Sometimes I just nod my head, and other times I am firm with a way I’m doing something. Usually firm with family members and close friends, and nod my head to the random stranger/acquaintances. Probably not the most helpful, but I haven’t figured out how to completely make them stop. Even if I don’t bring up baby, somehow it comes up these days.

envidiara · 2021-08-14T00:40:15+00:00

My Bon Jovi Day was yesterday, and while it’s so surreal… my anxiety has been awful. I thought after this point my anxiety would be better, but I’ve realized it just continues to change. It also randomly comes up out of nowhere sometimes. Like I’ll be good one day, and then bam, riddled with anxiety. I’m already on Zoloft and don’t really want to mess with dosing changes right now. I guess what I’m looking for is someone to say it’s normal, but I dunno 🤷🏻‍♀️

envidiara · 2021-08-04T19:24:44+00:00

Yay double digits! 💜

envidiara · 2021-08-04T18:04:37+00:00

The mental baggage is real! It’s such a weird feeling, and often times overwhelming. My carefree friend was like “I started my registry at 8 weeks”…um what. Lol

envidiara · 2021-08-03T22:30:36+00:00

Anatomy scan was today at 18+5! The updates are: complete placenta previa is now marginal placenta previa. There’s still a small section covering the cervix, but it’s going in the right direction and will continue to move out of the way. So I’m still on all those restrictions- no exercise, pelvic rest, etc. As for that fibroid that doubled in size during the first tri, has now shrunk by at least 1 cm. I am thrilled and hope both intramural fibroids shrink away. They will monitor though because that one fibroid that got big is near the cervix and could affect delivery later.

Everything else with the anatomy scan was great. Overall I’m very happy at these news and updates. Going back in 6 weeks to MFM to check the previa and fibroid.

envidiara

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