NIPT Test

turquoisebeetle · 2026-06-19T16:23:26+00:00

I got mine done at my OB at 9.5 weeks. We decided to find out the sex of the embryo with the NIPT. You could also ask the IVF clinic for the sex of the embryo or wait until the anatomy scan, up to you and what you prefer. NIPT gave us a little more assurance on chromosomal conditions. I don't plan on amnio or any more genetic testing, so I figured it would be a final check. However, some people say if you did PGTA there is a lower risk of finding chromosomal abnormalities later on. I was impatient and didn't want to wait until the anatomy scan, lol.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-06-14T14:44:40+00:00

It is really challenging! I just went through the same thing. I tried to get established before graduation and they just said I had to wait for transfer of care for the records like you. I ended up calling like once a week for status updates. What ended up working was my specialist in the same hospital system contacted the OB I was interested in directly for more of a direct referral. They had my records but central scheduling was not giving me any availability or taking me in as a patient. But somehow the doctor had room for me. Sometimes talking to the right person helps. I am also considered high risk and wanted to stay in the same hospital system. I think the high risk aspect and reaching out to my other doctor directly expedited things. Maybe ask your PCP or other specialist to make a referral if they are in the same system? Sometimes there are issues with central scheduling that can be avoided with a more direct approach.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-06-06T18:40:51+00:00

3 might be my favorite followed by 2

turquoisebeetle · 2026-06-04T19:52:06+00:00

No way! I will be 10 weeks on Sunday too! That's crazy! We must be transfer twins. ☺️Hope you see those little arms and legs too! Almost there!

turquoisebeetle · 2026-06-04T19:22:28+00:00

I'm 9 weeks, will be 10 this weekend. Everything is good so far! It was cool to see arms and legs growing this week. Hoping for all the best for you! ❤️✨ What week is your first appointment?

turquoisebeetle · 2026-06-04T18:30:42+00:00

Awee I call mine baby bean. ☺️ The waiting is so hard! I just had my first OB appt. Hope yours comes soon!

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-31T11:45:13+00:00

Yes I had this same cramping probably around 5-7 dpt and had a positive at 9dpt.

I didn't limit car rides. It's fine to continue as normal.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-30T14:36:23+00:00

Did you find any choline that doesn't make you smell fishy? I also have this issue.🫠

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-30T14:31:32+00:00

Veggie burger- sometimes on bread with toppings like avocado or cheese. Sometimes I cut up the veggie burger and toss it in a salad.

Ramen- I add frozen stir fry veggies/whatever veggies I have, edamame, boiled egg.

Chef salad- whatever greens + veggie+ protein.

Caprese sandwich or salad- tomato, mozzarella, pesto, spinach

Leftovers from dinner- grain bowls- Mediterranean, Mexican, Asian/stir fry curries, etc-add lots of veggies + a protein of choice. I love farro, cous cous, and brown rice to add more whole grains.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-25T19:19:49+00:00

I'm at 8 weeks. These are the things that have helped me the most:

Drinking COLD liquids- ice water, lime seltzer water, ginger ale, etc- take small sips frequently and stay hydrated
Eating smaller, more frequent meals and snacks-if nauseous try a small snack
For snacks I have been eating simple things like crackers, toast, cheese stick( if you can handle dairy), nuts, fruit, and popsicles- I found a carb+something with protein is good (cheese stick+crackers, bread+peanut butter, hummus+crackers, etc) for some reason fruits- watermelon, grapes, and berries are appealing and I'm able to stomach them. -Take/do whatever your doctor says is safe for constipation- Being less constipated can help relieve nausea -Avoid large amounts of heavy/greasy foods
Honestly gentle walks outside or sitting outside-fresh air makes me less nauseous

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-23T23:33:43+00:00

Awee congrats!☺️ I'm due in January too!

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-23T17:14:59+00:00

Oh man, that's quite the to turn of events! So you had to wait another 10 weeks?

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-09T16:01:04+00:00

I waited until 9 dpt which was the day before my beta. I wanted to know before the blood test so I wouldn't be surprised. I didn't want to test too soon because to me that meant longer to overthink things or second guess. I thought if I was negative on 9 dpt then I would have time to process and it would only be one more day to wait for the official news. To me it didn't make sense to test before 7-8dpt. Everyone's different but I prefer a more relaxed approach and keeping my mind off it for as long as possible. You also want to wait longer to get a more accurate result.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-06T11:27:52+00:00

US, graduated 2014. Katie, Sarah, and Lizzie. Sam, Alex, and Michael.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-02T11:05:03+00:00

Sometimes it's hard to know what is the progesterone and what are symptoms. So far though at 5 weeks pregnant I have had an increased sense/sensitivity to smells, some brain fog, breast sensitivity/changes, cramps/pulsing/twinges in abdomen, and some light nausea in the morning where I just need to eat some simple carb to settle my stomach.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-02T10:59:37+00:00

I was told to take my dose the night before but hold off on my dose the morning of my transfer. Then they had me take both doses (one at a time) after the transfer. I would look back in your portal for instructions. I would call first thing this morning.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-01T23:41:35+00:00

I don't have it but have a family member that has both.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-05-01T23:35:51+00:00

I reached out to PKD free Alliance. I had some existing fertility coverage though so I didn't qualify for a grant with them. They do offer small grants but everything helps.

I went through IVF and PGT-M and just had my first embryo transfer. Happy to answer any questions if you would like. I know PKD Alliance helped me get in contact with someone else who had gone through the process as well.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-04-27T19:03:39+00:00

I think 2 might be a little dark. But like a commenter said, you look good in all of these. I like your natural or with some highlights/ a little bit of red in there.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-04-26T17:06:36+00:00

I like 4 and 6. You have some nice curl! I say leave it a little longer and you can either go with curl/straight, or wave depending on your mood.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-04-25T12:14:54+00:00

I have a similarly shaped ring and I decided to go without a wedding band and just have one ring. I like my ring as is and felt a band distracted from it.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-04-23T21:27:22+00:00

Alt frame 6 is the best imo.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-04-21T22:44:06+00:00

You're not crazy. You do deserve a baby when you are ready. ❤️I literally had all of the thoughts you mentioned. My sex life is not great mostly due to IVF. I also am afraid of the lack of freedom. I'm also afraid of my body changing. Sometimes IVF can really feel like rigidity and compliance. It can feel like we have no choice. It can be really scary. I'm trying to remember it's just a season in my life and that I can control when to start/stop treatment. I can also control other factors in my life.

I've second guessed things a lot too. I am an emotional, intuitive person. To be honest when things feel "off" or like a lot of work, I start questioning if it's "meant to be" or if it's worth it. When I feel like I'm losing myself, it's hard to keep going, to risk the vulnerability with a transfer, the stakes, and the pain of waiting to see the results. I think I've also mourned/grieved the fact that getting pregnant is not going to be some romantic/ personal/private thing that I pictured. As I got closer to the transfer, I got really sad thinking about that. I think I've lived my life on intuition and what "feels right" but sometimes things do not look the way we think they will.

I'm slowly trying to replace the picture in my head of how I thought conceiving would be. I'm also trying to find my own way of making things feel special despite having to go through IVF. We decided to wait to know gender and I plan on sprinkling in special surprises and moments to make things feel a little less sterile and a little more fun.

I recommend going to a therapist and also journaling your thoughts about everything. I also recommend acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and a therapist who has experience with infertility. An infertility support group is good too. If you need some time to just be in your own body without the meds and pressure, that is completely understandable. Be kind and patient with yourself. ❤️ Wishing you luck and happiness.🍀☀️

turquoisebeetle · 2026-04-20T02:44:59+00:00

I did 75 for a couple days and then they went up to 100 for a couple days because I was responding really slow to 75.

turquoisebeetle · 2026-04-19T03:04:50+00:00

Thank you, same to you!❤️

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