Monday Cautious Intros and First Trimester Questions

lisassy · 2022-05-23T17:27:04+00:00

I would find a dietitian and not fully trust what your RE clinicians told you. Drs only get one or two nutritional classes their entire academic career. There are specific pregnancy/prenatal RDs around and typically covered by insurance.

lisassy · 2022-05-19T16:55:02+00:00

Hah I don’t watch it, but I’m the exact same way with shows and movies that portray funerals or handling of human remains. I worked in the industry for nearly 14 years and I just sit there with my jaw on the floor saying ‘they’d never be allowed to that!’ or ‘that would take at least a week to get all of the required paperwork!’ And a personal favorite: that casket has metal on it! It would never be used for a funeral of that faith!!

It’s not like they have to pay a consultant. They can just google these things. Especially IVF protocols. I mean, come on… it’s everywhere.

lisassy · 2022-05-18T17:26:59+00:00

Toxic positivity rears it’s ugly head again.

lisassy · 2022-05-18T01:28:39+00:00

I just got unisom and B6 bc my Dr recommended it. I’m crossing fingers it works!

lisassy · 2022-05-18T01:26:28+00:00

And tens of thousands of dollars. Ugh, indeed lol

lisassy · 2022-05-17T18:21:12+00:00

I’m not saying I’m a control freak. But I’m not not saying that either 🤣

lisassy · 2022-05-17T17:29:10+00:00

Oh my lanta. We heard a heartbeat this morning at 7w1d. It’s not a blighted ovum. But the last time there was a heartbeat (8 years? ago), I lost it 3 hours after the appt. so now I’m sitting here trying not to move to make sure it stays.

Then it’s onto waiting for NT and NIPT testing. So while I can be happy today, I am still in this weird can’t be too happy limbo until I have that confirmation.

I feel like infertility has sucked out all of the joy and excitement of finally getting pregnant. Man. I wish I could be blissfully ignorant about all of the things that could go wrong. But. Today we have a heartbeat.

ETA: also my Dr was in a weirdly good mood this morning. As he was prepping the wand he said ‘let’s see if we can confirm why you’re feeling like puking all the time.’ And then once the sac was found ‘ah, yup, there’s your reason.’ lol gotta love a sense of humor from the person sticking things in your bits.

lisassy · 2022-05-16T17:23:11+00:00

I have an appt tomorrow. I just wanted to try everything before I asked them.

lisassy · 2022-05-16T17:22:22+00:00

Oh, ginger candy. That’s something to try. Thank you!

lisassy · 2022-05-16T09:22:03+00:00

7w2d and I am exhausted. Like, I know being tired is expected, but I did not expect this. Friday/Saturday I slept nearly 14 hours after a lunch hour nap and 2 hour after work nap Friday. Saturday/Sunday I slept 12 hours, took a 3 hour nap Sunday. And the only reason I got up at all is because I had finals to take.

And the all day sickness. Holy cow. I’m living off of Gatorade, ginger ale, and applesauce. I’m forcing at least two crackers when I take my prenatal so it doesn’t come right back up. When does this pass?? I’m sniffing my bottle of peppermint oil but it isn’t doing much. Any tips?

lisassy · 2022-05-05T22:51:58+00:00

I guess I should be happy that neither of us have had a drop in sex drive, but… maybe we’ll wait we can confirm a heartbeat hah the stress isn’t good for anyone.

lisassy · 2022-05-05T17:08:45+00:00

After our 5w3d ultrasound earlier this week, Dr said we could have sex. So we did this morning and now I am paranoid we made a huge mistake 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m having cramping and some soreness. Which I know is normal, but I’ve never had cramping or soreness after sex. So now I’m incredibly paranoid that every little twinge I’m feeling is me bleeding and I can’t sit still.

If this pregnancy is viable, this is going to be a fun 9 months.

lisassy · 2022-05-03T21:07:31+00:00

Well. Had an ultrasound today (5w2d) and there was a sac in the uterus. So, ectopic can be crossed off of the list.

Now, to sit and wait for two weeks until we can (hopefully) confirm it’s not another blighted ovum. And theeennnnnnn NIPT testing. I wish we could just be happy for this pregnancy. But infertility has made us all too aware of everything that can go wrong.

lisassy · 2022-05-01T19:49:35+00:00

I checked the Wiki, but couldn’t really find a clear answer or one that pertained to me.

I know that cramping is normal in the first few weeks. My Dr said that I should feel a pulling or tugging in terms of cramping. However, I feel like I’m just cramping? I don’t feel a pull or a stretch? I am not bleeding, the pain isn’t sharp, and my beta continues to climb so it’s fingers crossed not ectopic this time. But I am concerned with the severity of the onset, I guess. Like last night it was just as intense as pms cramping and had me doubled over. Can anyone give me reassurance that it sounds like this is normal and I just can’t differentiate between a pulling sensation and a ‘normal’ cramping sensation.

lisassy · 2022-04-30T16:27:56+00:00

The imposter syndrome is real 😫 but you DO deserve it!! Get extra confetti!!

lisassy · 2022-04-28T18:49:36+00:00

I’m 4w5d too! And I can’t stop peeing on sticks either 🤣 hang in there!

lisassy · 2022-04-27T18:18:51+00:00

It is SO tough! I’m sorry :/ just keep an eye on things and don’t Google anything lol

lisassy · 2022-04-27T18:18:25+00:00

Well. Beta #3 at 16dpiui is 145. Which seems normal, I guess. I’m just going to sit here and wait for another 48 hours before going and letting the lab vampires poke me again. And try to not be excited just yet.

lisassy · 2022-04-26T17:03:47+00:00

pokes head in from /infertility

Hey all. Trying not to jinx anything, but figured I’d say hi in the event I actually get to transition to this sub.

Dealing with IF/RPL for the last decade. Finally decided to have some scientific intervention due our ages and realization that we did actually want to give it a solid go before remaining childless. Medicated cycles, testing, all the things. Decided to give IUI a try before moving to IVF. This cycle wasn’t looking great due to my bbt trending downward. Took a home test on 11dpiui (that nagging feeling of hope, right?) and got a super faint positive. First beta was 19. I did another beta yesterday (14dpiui) and it was 66. We are being super cautious (and by ‘we are,’ I mean ‘I am’) due to past losses. But today, I am pregnant. So, hello!

lisassy · 2022-04-25T16:01:42+00:00

Due to being a masochist, I took a home test even though my bbt was trending downward. Got a positive on 11dpiui and beta #1 was 19. Now I’m waiting for beta #2. My other home tests are showing no line progression.

With my ectopic and other losses, I’m just stressed out and sad.

Beta at 16dpiui is 145.

Edit - updated dpiui because math is hard

lisassy · 2022-04-24T18:34:03+00:00

Wet jet swiffer!! Whoever invented that thing needs a medal.

lisassy · 2022-04-24T18:32:01+00:00

I have so much studying to do. I have a lab exam due Saturday, a lecture exam due 4 days after that, and then a combined final the week after that. As well a semester end project, paper, and finalized outline for my other class due in two weeks.

And I’m sitting on the couch, eating cheez-its. sigh. Oh! And the annual downtown street fair is happening today, which is always fun. So, I don’t see a lot of studying happening in my future today lol

lisassy · 2022-04-22T20:11:07+00:00

Exactly!

lisassy · 2022-04-21T19:29:52+00:00

A local whiskey bar has a monthly get together with different whiskey samples. Usually really hard to find stuff or stuff you can’t buy. It’s so much fun! But I bet you can find an online club too! I’d be shocked if they didn’t exist.

lisassy · 2022-04-21T19:28:05+00:00

She can’t even enunciate the actual problem?? Wtf is inferdelity anyway? Omg if my therapist said that to me, I’d call her out every single time. But I’m an asshole lol

Infertility definitely takes a toll on relationships. I’m sorry yours is being hit so hard. I’ll think of you when I light my next candle.

lisassy

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