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[+] For those of you who have had miscarriages, how long did it take before your body got... 5 replies
- They let me do another IVF immediately with the next cycle....
Talk : : April 12, 2012
For those of you who have had miscarriages, how long did it take before your body got back to baseline? How did you know your m/c was over? (if you didn't have a procedure done) How long did you TTC afterwards before having your DC? Going through this right now and looking to hear some personal experiences. Feels like this is never going to end. Thanks.
5 replies [ Reply | Watch | MoreJust had one, very early on. I had an ultrasound to confirm the miscarriage was complete. My cycle started up again immediately (first period four weeks after). Hormonally, I'm still a freaking disaster - my first period may have been the worst I've ever had, my face looks like a teenager's and everything is making me cry.
[ Reply | More ]04.12.12, 03:11 PM Flagyou will know your m/c is over when you go in for check up and ultrasound shows your uterus empty. you will have a period in a few weeks. there is no advantage to waiting, although many doctors tell you to wait 3 months or one complete cycle before trying again. If you want to know when your body is back to normal, ask to have your cycle monitored to check lining and follicle maturation.
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[+] 7 1/2 weeks pregnant and already feel fat and bloated. My clothes are a bit tight. Wh... 31 replies
- Did you do IVF? I needed maternity clothes by 8 weeks after...
- ^^If you did IVF, your ovaries are still huge and you are...likely ovaries the size of grapefruit from the IVF, bloat from fluid retention and constipation, etc. Geez,...weight, her body shape changed due to the IVF and pregnancy. Back off....
- gained 10 pounds almost immediately after getting pg (IVF ==> twin pg). Do you know yet if...
Talk : : April 12, 2012
7 1/2 weeks pregnant and already feel fat and bloated. My clothes are a bit tight. When should i expect to need maternity clothing?
31 replies [ Reply | Watch | More04.12.12, 01:55 PM Flag ]If your clothes are tight at 7 WEEKS it is going to be a long pregnancy.
[ Reply | More ]04.12.12, 01:58 PM FlagDid you do IVF? I needed maternity clothes by 8 weeks after IVF. Don't let the skinny minis here freak you out. You'll need maternity clothes at some point. Just buy them and get comfortable.
[ Reply | More ]04.12.12, 02:05 PM FlagI did do IVF and am still on the PIO- perhaps that explains it. I've been super conscious of what I eat, lots of fruits, veggies, whole grains etc.
[ Reply | More ]04.12.12, 02:09 PM FlagBingo. Don't let these ladies make you feel bad. Your ovaries only go back down to normal when you'd be getting your pregnancy bump anyway, so it never really goes down. It'll be fine. Go to Destination Maternity and Veronique and get yourself some clothes that are maternity, but look nice. You'll feel and look better then if you are busting out of your pants. And if anyone at work asks, just tell them that you gained weight. Good luck--I'm 4 weeks ahead of you.
[ Reply | More ]04.12.12, 02:12 PM Flagthe fetus is the size of a blueberry. if you feel fat, it's not the kid.
[ Reply | More ]04.12.12, 02:12 PM FlagDude, what is your problem? She's asking about maternity clothing, not a running commentary on her diet. Go eat a cracker.
[ Reply | More ]04.12.12, 02:14 PM FlagYes, but it is likely ovaries the size of grapefruit from the IVF, bloat from fluid retention and constipation, etc. Geez, lay off her.
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Do not let the ana's here get you get. Bodies react different. I retained a HUGE amount of water almost immediately when pg and also was constipated which added to bloatedness and early weight gain. I found the first trimester the worst mostly because I felt/looked fat but not yet pregnant; it was much better when my belly popped! Just get some comfortable clothes, or get a Bellaband.
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[+] I had a m/c last August, had a D&C, then another surgery to remove a piece that was l... 14 replies
- everything will be ok. i had 2 consecutive mcs in 5 months, followed by infertility for 1 yr, followed by 1 yr of iui, then ivf which resulted in a healthy db, now 5. when that db was 18 months, I got surprisingly pregnant (with no intervention), and had another healthy db, now 3. I felt as you did, but it all turns around. stay strong and optimistic...
Talk : : April 11, 2012
I had a m/c last August, had a D&C, then another surgery to remove a piece that was left over. Than found out I had asherman's. Had surgery to repair that in December. Finally was given green light to ttc in Feb. We are trying now for 2 months. I'm so scared that I wont be able to have kids. Sometimes (like right now) I just feel so sad for the baby I would of had. I was due March 24. I just keep thinking of what kind of person he would of been. Life is so sad.
14 replies [ Reply | Watch | More04.11.12, 08:40 AM Flag ]sorry- but you know there very well could have been something very wrong and thats why the m/c. keep your head up and have fun ttc...;)
[ Reply | More ]04.11.12, 08:42 AM FlagThe thing is, when you have your baby, and you will have one or more, you will not be able to imagine life without the baby you have. I had a mc, too, and while it's sad I love my son who was conceived 2 months after more than anything.
[ Reply | More ]04.11.12, 08:54 AM Flagmy heart goes out to you-- i was in a very similar situation. after trying for a long time, i got pregnant only to miscarry and have a d&C. nothing i can say will make you feel better, but i can say that there are so many women that go through the same thing. it is ok to feel sad for the baby that will never be. even though i gave birth to a healthy daughter one year after the d & c, i still think about my loss, but it doesn't hurt quite as much. keep trying and by all means be aggressive in terms of managing fertility- that i what kept me sane (and obviously helped me conceive).
[ Reply | More ]04.11.12, 08:54 AM Flageverything will be ok. i had 2 consecutive mcs in 5 months, followed by infertility for 1 yr, followed by 1 yr of iui, then ivf which resulted in a healthy db, now 5. when that db was 18 months, I got surprisingly pregnant (with no intervention), and had another healthy db, now 3. I felt as you did, but it all turns around. stay strong and optimistic.
[ Reply | More ]04.11.12, 09:06 AM FlagIt is sad. And you're very brave to be TTC, if you ask me. Go ahead and grieve for the baby you miscarried.
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[+] I am 33 y.o. and have had two back-to-back miscarriages, the first one was due to a c... 22 replies
- ever found out why. I was at Cornell under Dr. Kang. My ivf resulted in my final miscarriage. While taking a break from everything I...the cost ($3,000). I tried to explain to her that IVF costs $15K minimum, so if the miscarriage panel finds something, we'...agree with you that if that's the only problem why go IVF if you can have and easier and cheaper fix....
- do you mind if i ask what you are doing now after 3 mc's? i.e. trying naturally, ivf, etc?...
Talk : : April 09, 2012
I am 33 y.o. and have had two back-to-back miscarriages, the first one was due to a chromosomal problem (an extra 13) and the second one is unknown (pathology came back normal). We don't have trouble getting pregnant, but clearly have trouble staying pregnant. I would like to see an RE at Weill Cornell (all my other doctors are associated with NYP) and am debating between Steven Spandorfer and Pak Chung. Does anyone have experience with either or both? Can you please provide feedback? (Note, Cornell won't let you make appts with both, you have to choose.) Thanks.
22 replies [ Reply | Watch | More04.09.12, 01:28 PM Flag ]I was in your shoes a couple years ago. REs insisted it was probably age related chromosomal abnormalities before my pathologies came back normal. Was probably luetal phase defect. But good luck getting a doc to believe you before they rule out every other possibility under the sun and run every possible blood test and uterine screening.
[ Reply | More ]04.09.12, 01:30 PM FlagI'm sorry for your losses...I have also lost two pregnancies, one due to a chromosomal abnormality. I am now at Cornell and don't see either of those dr.s but have heard great things about Spandorfer from several friends. In all honesty, I'm starting to feel like it doesn't matter so much who you see, because you will get to know many doctors if you are going in for monitoring, you see whoever is there, and same for procedures. Good luck.
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Have you had a recurrent miscarriage blood test panel? The studies are mixed, but I turned up with homozygous MTHFR, and I found a hematologist that would put me on blood thinners on the odd chance it would help. I'm at 11 weeks into my next pregnancy. REs seem less willing to try this then OBs, and hematologists are split. DeSancho from NYP wouldn't indulge me. Might be worth a try if you can't find another cause.
[ Reply | More ]04.09.12, 01:45 PM FlagThanks so much for the info. I am going in for the panel in two weeks - was told I have to wait until six weeks after the D&C. Mixed feelings on whether or not I want something to show up but I'm glad they finally caved and said I could have it. (First they kept saying I needed to have 3 unexplained MCs - ugh!)
[ Reply | More ]04.09.12, 05:23 PM Flagnp I know lots of people who had MTHFR - were you put on lovenex? Lots of Re's use it now or other similar drugs. It's very much protocol for many these days. Anyway - have a healthy pregnancy.
[ Reply | More ]04.10.12, 05:11 AM FlagFight for what you want. DeSancho (NYP hematologist) said there was no way she'd run a miscarriage panel unless my miscarriages were such that there was a heartbeat each time and I had at least 2 due to the cost ($3,000). I tried to explain to her that IVF costs $15K minimum, so if the miscarriage panel finds something, we'd be saving money. I made Dr. Sandler (RE) run it after my first chemical. Yes, I'm on Lovenox. My OB is happy. One RE was willing to prescribe it. Another wasn't, unless under the care of a hematologist.
[ Reply | More ]04.10.12, 08:57 AM FlagI guess it depends on whom you see. All the RE's I know these days will run the panel and put you on L or something else = that's how I knew. I didn't have it but many I knew did. Dr. Sher is big with this. That really sucks to find an RE who isn't willing to do this and I agree with you that if that's the only problem why go IVF if you can have and easier and cheaper fix.
[ Reply | More ]04.10.12, 12:50 PM Flag
I had 3 miscarriages and 1 ectopic starting at the age of 33 and no one ever found out why. I was at Cornell under Dr. Kang. My ivf resulted in my final miscarriage. While taking a break from everything I got pregant and now have a healthy 2 and a hlaf year old. My high risk ob gyn thinks I had implantation problems.
[ Reply | More ]04.09.12, 05:56 PM FlagDr Spandorfer is amazing. I have had 3 miscarriages...all with chromosomal problems. It's a very difficult thing to handle, and he is strategic, patient and pro-active. He will gauge your level of anxiety & make sure you understand his approach to ruling out causes, etc... He always returns phone calls, will fit you in during a very busy schedule, and somehow makes you laugh or at least smile through the tears. I could cry just writing this. I really understand your situation. Best of luck to you.
[ Reply | More ]04.10.12, 12:45 PM FlagI went to Dr. Spandorfer and liked him very much. I had two miscarriages, one unknown reason (no testing done), the second was due to a chromosomal issue. Third time resulted in perfect ds. Do not give up.
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[+] Why do people (usually naturally thin) always tell others to "lose weight" like it's ... 26 replies
- It is easy to be judgmental. In 2 years of fertility treatments, including many IUIs and IVFs, I'm up 30 pounds. The exercise ban my RE imposed has only compounded the issue....
- Everyone I know who has had a protracted fight with infertility has gained a significant amount of weight. During IUI and IVF you are not allowed to do any exercise other than walk. Then there is what the mega-doses of hormones do to...
Talk : : April 09, 2012
Why do people (usually naturally thin) always tell others to "lose weight" like it's so easy? Think of all of the abuse that fat people receive in this society. Then think of the accolades and good treatment reserved for the thin/attractive. If it were really so simple, would anyone be fat?
26 replies [ Reply | Watch | More04.09.12, 11:48 AM Flag ]For the same reason that people with genetically clear skin tell me that if I just eat right my skin would clear up.
[ Reply | More ]04.09.12, 11:50 AM FlagYou don't really get it until/unless it happens to you. When I was 20-something, had tons of discretionary time and a faster metabolism, I never believed maintaining a healthy weight could be that hard. Kind of like childless people who don't get what goes into raising children well.
[ Reply | More ]04.09.12, 11:54 AM FlagI don't buy this argument. Many people are fat because they are overeating or eating the wrong foods. It isn
[ Reply | More ]04.09.12, 11:55 AM Flag^^isn't impossible to lose weight but people have to be willing to put in the work and many just aren't They don't want to think about food or limit their intake just as some people don't budget their money. No one wants to be poor in debt, but look how many people spend more than they make.
[ Reply | More ]04.09.12, 11:57 AM FlagIt is easy to be judgmental. In 2 years of fertility treatments, including many IUIs and IVFs, I'm up 30 pounds. The exercise ban my RE imposed has only compounded the issue.
[ Reply | More ]04.09.12, 12:10 PM Flagop: I realize there are different circumstances. That is why I said many and not most. I don't go around making assumptions about people I see. Many people are not overweight due to medical reasons, but because of the choices they make. I am in the process of losing weight and I feel empowered to know that my weight loss is about me changing my relationship with food.
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My sister in law is an unhealthy thin eater but thinks she is a nutritionist. I am over weight but eat healthy foods. (Portion control is my problem.) When she starts talking to me about my weight, I ask her to do math in her head. ("I weigh X now. You think I should weigh Y so what percentage of my current body mass do I have to lose?) I walk away while she is biting her bottom lip.
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[+] Anyone have success with IUI at Cornell? It's our next step... 7 replies
- Tried two and failed. Moved on to IVF and failed the 1st time but apparently responded very well -- will likely try again. You are at the best place you could be at in this area....
Talk : : April 09, 2012
Anyone have success with IUI at Cornell? It's our next step...
7 replies [ Reply | Watch | More04.09.12, 11:10 AM Flag ]yes, had success on our first try with IUI (@ Cornell)...good luck.
[ Reply | More ]04.09.12, 11:28 AM Flagdo you think it matters which dr. you use? can I ask why you decided to do iui?
[ Reply | More ]04.09.12, 01:49 PM Flagi think they are all good drs...and the actual procedure is the same, and it is all very scientific/timed. i guess some drs might be more aggressive in when they recommend IUI. we did two months of just clomid, then for our third month did clomid + IUI and it worked.
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[+] ttc: so trying to track my cycle...is your first day of your period when you first ha... 2 replies
- When doing IVF the nurse always told me it was the first day of full flow before midnight....
Talk : : April 09, 2012
[+] I want just want to say how my new insurance ROCKS. I had surgery last month and the ... 25 replies
- My insurance has no copays or deductibles. Covers everything even ivf at no cost to me at all...
Talk : : April 05, 2012
I want just want to say how my new insurance ROCKS. I had surgery last month and the Dr received a check from the insurance 5 days later for the full amount. I love Blue Cross Blue Shield!
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np: doubt it. It may have paid 100% of the negotiated rate, but no insurance pays 100% of the billed rate. it doesn't work that way.
[ Reply | More ]04.05.12, 01:32 PM FlagTrue but she pays nothing out of her own pocket. My insurance isn't that good--have to pay deductible then a percentage on drugs etc.
[ Reply | More ]04.05.12, 01:40 PM FlagNever heard of an insurance that didn't have a deductibel and a max out of pocket. I'm guessing she met her deductible/max outof pocket for the year already. Either that or she doens't know how thing work and will be getting a bill for her portion of hte expenses shortly.
[ Reply | More ]04.05.12, 02:04 PM Flag
i used to have crappy emblem, now have blue cross blue shield. doctors hated emblem and so did i at the time because so few people took it, but not that i have blue cross blue shield, i miss emblem. i've paid so much more to doctors than i ever did with emblem, it costs more and with emblem, i never paid for my DC's vists. i think the two years i had emblem i paid out about $75. i've already been billed more than $1200 in the six months we've had BCBS.
[ Reply | More ]04.05.12, 02:21 PM Flagnp: insurance costs have gone up a lot in the past 10 years and whether or not you have out of pocket costs has a lot more to do with the type of plan and what options your employer has selected than with the insurance company. where the insurance company comes into play is how fast claims get paid and how good your coverage is. things like deductibles, co-pays, out of network benefits are plan and employer dependent. I've had so many different insurance companies and plans over the years - Cigna, BCBS, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, PHS and a couple of others I can't remember. As a general rule, I pay more out of pocket now and many employers are moving toward High deductible HSA plans which means even more out of pocket costs.
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[+] Switching to health insurance that covers ivf (a bit). Anyone done that and can give ... 3 replies
- ) to make sure the order is on track, they don't need anything else, etc. until you get your UPS tracking number. They are worse on IUI meds than on IVF meds though, due to their approval timeline. Good luck....
- I have aetna and had no problems ordering my IUI/IVF meds. I just called the speciality pharmacy and received them within a day or two, that was it....
Talk : : April 04, 2012
Switching to health insurance that covers ivf (a bit). Anyone done that and can give advice on how long it took to be cleared for ivf? We've had all the testing, done 2 rounds with old insurance. We're going to Aetna. Wondering if they make it really hard to qualify. Male factor infertility is our only known issue.
3 replies [ Reply | Watch | MoreAetna is terrible with pre-approving the medications. Make sure you order them way before you need them. And call Aetna Specialty Pharmacy daily (or multiple times a day) to make sure the order is on track, they don't need anything else, etc. until you get your UPS tracking number. They are worse on IUI meds than on IVF meds though, due to their approval timeline. Good luck.
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[+] Has anyone used Columbia (CWRC) for IVF lately. We did about 4 years ago and conceive... 2 replies
- Had a successful ivf with them a year ago. pretty impersonal (though I did like the different doctors I met). It worked though! They get a lot of flack but the doctors there are still good and know what they're doing!...
Talk : : April 04, 2012
[+] So after almost a year of ttc and then months and months of tests and then a few fail... 15 replies
- I think the bigger issues IMO in IVF is (1) the psychological impact/worry about not getting pregnant,...a sibling and it is breaking my heart. 3 ivf's you are a rock star. that was a...had. did you have any side effects to the ivf drugs?...
- I've done 3 IVFs and am headed for more! I was SO nervous...I went (and am still on) fertilityfriend.com. There's an ivf board with tons of newbies and ivf...
Talk : : April 04, 2012
So after almost a year of ttc and then months and months of tests and then a few failed iui and all kinds of things getting in the way...I am finally starting ivf tonight. I am excited and hopeful and a nervous wreck. So scared about how I will respond to the drugs. Any words of advice?
15 replies [ Reply | Watch | More04.04.12, 08:14 AM Flag ]I think the bigger issues IMO in IVF is (1) the psychological impact/worry about not getting pregnant, (2) getting your blood drawn every morning and (3) the litany of medicine combos that they might try. I would just assume it will take a while and brace yourself for the hassle and you will hopefully be pleasantly surprised.
[ Reply | More ]04.04.12, 08:18 AM FlagTry to stay positive and focused on your goal. "Just do it". Many times I was sad or in pain, and thought I couldn't face yet another injection. Other times, my DH wasn't home for the intramuscular injections and I feared doing them myself. Just take a deep breath and do it. The pain is temporary for such an important goal. And remember. You are not the only one. Lots of women have done this; even though many don't talk about it. You'll get through it. Good luck! I'm now 10 weeks pregnant after 3 rounds of Clomid, 2 IUIs and 3 IVFs.
[ Reply | More ]04.04.12, 08:20 AM Flagop-thanks so much. I had a 5 yold ds and what is getting me through is being able to sit him down and tell him he is going to be a big brother. He is desperate to have a sibling and it is breaking my heart. 3 ivf's you are a rock star. that was a lot of commitment
[ Reply | More ]04.04.12, 08:23 AM Flag
I've done 3 IVFs and am headed for more! I was SO nervous before the first one. And it just wasn't that bad. Acupuncture might have helped, it definitely helped with the stress. But I was shocked at what a non big deal it was for me and have had plenty of friends say the same thing. A lot of people don't have any kind of bad reaction to the meds and the injections were in my love handles and didn't hurt for more than a few seconds. I'm not afraid of needles but I'm not a superwoman about pain either, and all I had was a bit of bloating and very mild twinges. It might be much better than you're anticipating for you too!
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Yes, two out of the three. The middle one didn't work and that was tough, but we were very lucky to have two DDs. Helps to have support. I went (and am still on) fertilityfriend.com. There's an ivf board with tons of newbies and ivf recyclers on it--lots of support and advice. Besides something like that and acupuncture, I also recommend distraction! Watch a ,ot of funny movies, take walks, eat well, get lots of rest, go on dates--it all helps to lower the stress of it!
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[+] Thoughts on SIRM for ivf? Can't afford Cornell and insurance doesn't cover it. 9 replies
- a kid but we can't afford it. Have some coverage for ivf though. I think people think adoption means free babies, and you just...
- If you have IVF coverage. I would go with Cornell. I know they probably don't take your insurance but I did 8 iVF procedures there and I was able to get reimbursed 90% of my...all insurances cover that part since they don't bill it as IVF they use some other code. Cornell lab is far superior and doctors...
Talk : : April 03, 2012
Thoughts on SIRM for ivf? Can't afford Cornell and insurance doesn't cover it.
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If you have IVF coverage. I would go with Cornell. I know they probably don't take your insurance but I did 8 iVF procedures there and I was able to get reimbursed 90% of my fees. Also, they do ER and Transfers at the hospital do most all insurances cover that part since they don't bill it as IVF they use some other code. Cornell lab is far superior and doctors are fantastic. I used Spandopher and now have a beautiful 2 year d DS as result. Got pregnant at 44with him. Also, Cornell participates in the NY Grant program. You can ask them if you qualify. Good Luck!
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[+] You are 35 and just had your second child. DH and you always wanted three DC but have... 42 replies
- sign of meeting my DH. I'm going through IVF now, some of which was paid for by insurance....froze eggs because I was single. And yes, during IVF some fresh cycles have extras, and couples freeze them...
- I've done 3 IVfs and know a large bunch of others who have...all. Could you afford to just do a fresh ivf in a couple years, transfer something and hope...I'd save now and go for a fresh ivf and transfer--better success rates for them than FETs too...
Talk : : April 03, 2012
You are 35 and just had your second child. DH and you always wanted three DC but have to delay because of the economy. Would you freeze embryos now to protect against potential infertility and chromosomal problems if and when you can try again?
42 replies [ Reply | Watch | MoreDepends- how long do you think you'll be putting it off? Freezing embryos is quite expensive and if you're going to try not too far in the future you may just end up blowing the money you were trying to save by waiting
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 02:14 PM FlagEmbryo freezing cost me about $15,000. It is important to note that insurance doesn't cover any of it--the medications, which are very expensive, or the procedure, as you are not infertile. I froze my embryos when I was 37, but I was still single, with no sign of meeting my DH. I'm going through IVF now, some of which was paid for by insurance. Look, there is no ideal time to have a kid. Don't freeze your eggs, just try to get pregnant in a couple of years in your late 30's, and do IVF then if you have to. Egg freezing is just like IVF. I wouldn't wait until 41-42 though.
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 02:29 PM Flag
No. If you're not currently infertile and you are 35, I don't see the sense in freezing embryos. That would really be micromanaging.
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 02:18 PM FlagAre you saying that not being infertile at 35 is a guarantee of fertility at 39, 40 or 41?
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 02:22 PM Flagnp: It is not a guarantee, but the odds are much much better once you've had a child that you won't have fertility problems for your next one.
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 02:24 PM FlagEven after 38? Don't your eggs age really fast after 35 and even faster after 38?
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 02:27 PM FlagYou don't know. You can never know. You can't know if you freeze your eggs now if they'll survive a thaw when you are 41. You can't know if you'll get fired or a promotion. You can't know if you'll get pregnant right away at 40. You have 2 children now, so it is not like you'll have none. If you can't get pregnant when you try again, then see an RE at that time.
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 02:32 PM FlagAre you afraid of not getting pregnant or birth defects? I know lots of women (including myself) who had babies in their late 30s. I've had 2 friends who had fertility problems for 5-7 years or so, had their first baby at 35 and then had no problems conceiving their second kids, but this is just anecdotal info, of course.
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No but we've had no raises in 4 years and are in fields that suffered (and continue to suffer) from the downturn.
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 02:23 PM FlagSo you can't afford to have another kid, but you can afford $15K for egg freezing on the chance you may need it and it may work? Don't be silly.
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I'm not doing it, I'm gathering information/opinions. Why is that silly?
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 02:40 PM FlagIt is just my opinion that you should put that $15K in the bank now, and save it for IVF, on the off chance you need it, 3-5 years from now. You could afford another kid in short order, particularly if you have $15K to spend on embryo freezing. You are not infertile, as you just had 2 kids. I only recommend egg/embryo freezing to my friends who are childless and haven't found a mate. It is a difficult process with significant health risks for the woman including surgery with general anasthesia, and not something to do on a whim.
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yes sure if I could afford it and it was really important to me
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 03:04 PM FlagDo you realize that aside from the cost implications there are daily injections of megadoses of fertility hormones for approximately 2 weeks? Surgery? Probably an increase in cancer risk? No sex for at least a month. No vigorous activity (more than walking) for at least a month. Crazy mood swings and bloating for at least a month (you'll look 3 months pregnant). A risk of OHSS, which at best can be extraordinarily painful and at worst life-threatening?
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 03:12 PM Flag
I've done 3 IVfs and know a large bunch of others who have done it too. These are some of the things I've learned. There's no guarantee you'll have anything to freeze after any given cycle. One RE I went to even said that only about 25-50% of the time is there anything that makes the cut for going to freeze. Even if you have no known fertility issues, quality embryos aren't a guarantee at all. Could you afford to just do a fresh ivf in a couple years, transfer something and hope there are some to freeze too as a back up? Freezing can be really expensive, and as pp said, no guarantees of surviving the thaw, etc. I'd save now and go for a fresh ivf and transfer--better success rates for them than FETs too! Good luck!
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 07:02 PM Flagif you have 5 frozen embryos what will you do with the ones you don't want?
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 08:32 PM FlagNo way. Women who suffer from infertility will tell you that the process of meds, scans, retrieval, etc. is taxing. And costly (both mentally and financially. Honestly, if you have the $15,000+ that it will take you to pay for the process and the time to actually do the medicated cycle, than you could have another child now! Children (at first!) are inexpensive, especially if you already have others. I would just wait and see.
[ Reply | More ]04.04.12, 10:31 AM FlagI did this!!!! I have (and concieved) one child naturally and have 12 perfect frozen embryos stored away!! I stored them a few years ago to be safe as I was in my late thirties. I can tell you this, I have a HUGE sense of relief that I have them stored. I just turned 40 three weeks ago and don't have the desperation I would have surely had had I not done this. I say go for it. The peace of mind is worth it.
[ Reply | More ]04.04.12, 11:47 AM FlagWhat will you do with the embryos if it turns out you don't choose to go forward with another pregnancy? Would you consider donating them? Leave them in a frozen state forever? Just end the storage and let them go? I am very pro-choice but personally I'd feel so emotionally attached and responsible.
[ Reply | More ]04.04.12, 12:17 PM FlagI defiantly want another child. I am working on it naturally right now before going the FET route. Then later on if I want a third (or this doesn't work,) I have the option of using them. My RE says everything looks pro
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^^(sorry didn't finish above) I think this is a question many women face, not just ones who prepare for "what ifs," but women who go through fertility issues. I am planning on dipping into my frozen embryos when ready. They were all frozen on day one because 1) I wasnt planning on any of them putting in immediately and day ones have the best defrost rates, 2) The odds of them all being chromosomely normal are rare. I will be lucky if I get one or two out of that bunch. And 3) wil def not freeze forever. The annual freeze rates are over 1k a year.
[ Reply | More ]04.10.12, 05:39 AM Flag
[+] Hijack of earlier post: is it really not okay to wax/laser during pregnancy?? How cou... 11 replies
- The laser place I go to wouldn't laser my bikini or legs during IVF or when pregnant....
Talk : : April 03, 2012
Hijack of earlier post: is it really not okay to wax/laser during pregnancy?? How could this affect baby?
11 replies [ Reply | Watch | More04.03.12, 08:54 AM Flag ]huh? based on what logic would it not be ok to wax during pregnancy? Makes no sense. I waxed throughout, my DC is perfecto.
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 09:13 AM FlagMy OB sais not in the first tri, but the written instructions they gave me were *very* conservative. No artificial sweeteners throughout. No soft cheeses, etc.
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 09:23 AM Flagor: Good grief. OB says this based on WHAT LOGIC? it makes no sense.
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 09:23 AM Flagnp: I guess because miscarriages are quite common during the first trimester and usually the cause is unknown. That's why many health professionals like to err on the side of caution. Waxing, depending on the ingredients, can irritate skin even if one never had a problem before. And an irritated skin or a bad reaction *might* cause problems in the first few weeks of pregnancy.
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 09:33 AM Flag
I've read that tee tree oil, which is sometimes used as a waxing ingredient, can cause miscarriages. I have no clue, however, if the study was based upon taking tee tree oil orally or applied to skin. Other methods of waxing should be fine, don't know about laser, though.
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 09:19 AM FlagI would be more worried about laser because sometimes your skin reacts differently when you are pregnant. However, I can't imagine how waxing would be an issue. I agree with the above poster who said to avoid tee tree oil, and I would also avoid any other holistics or herbs that you haven't cleared with your OB but I can't imagine how the wax itself could harm you.
[ Reply | More ]04.03.12, 09:38 AM Flag
[+] After 2 failed IVF attempts without making it to a transfer dr changing me to an estr... 4 replies
Talk : : March 30, 2012
[+] To conceive are you supposed to have sex on day of ovulation, day before, day after? ... 15 replies
- after 6 rounds of IVF I am an expert on this...
Talk : : March 29, 2012
To conceive are you supposed to have sex on day of ovulation, day before, day after? all three?
15 replies [ Reply | Watch | More03.29.12, 02:47 PM Flag ]I have the same question! TTC and some places say do every day, some say every other bc a man's sperm can become depleted.
[ Reply | More ]03.29.12, 02:54 PM Flagafter 6 rounds of IVF I am an expert on this... you should have intercourse the day you detect the LH surge through the day after ovulation. Start testinng about 16 days before your expected period.. or around day 8 for a typical cycle. Once you ovulate, you have about 12 hour window.. very few pregnancies occur day after ovulation so goal shoudl be to have sperm waiting there when you ovulate.
[ Reply | More ]03.29.12, 02:58 PM FlagAnd.. to add to above, you can have sex every day while waiting for ovulation (the days before).. some suggest every other day, which is fine, too. As women age, they have smaller window of good cervical mucous for conception, so having sex every day may help you hit the right time. But fertility experts will usually say every other day is fine. I have 28 day cycles and we start having sex around day 11 and do it every day (or so) until around day 16. Conceived twice right away. but now older and trying for last one is hell.
[ Reply | More ]03.29.12, 03:00 PM Flag-
Sex 12 hours before ovulation is considered ideal. So start early. Once you've ovulated, it's usually too late. I conceived on a cycle where we had sex 3 days before and 1 day before ovulation
[ Reply | More ]03.29.12, 05:55 PM Flag
[+] Anyone get pregnant their first month trying? what are the odds, I'm 30 and got prego... 27 replies
- but this has nothing do with anyone else's chances-- had a hard time with #2 and ended up doing IVF...
Talk : : March 29, 2012
[+] Please help need advice. I am pregnant and had sex on feb 28th. I am pretty sure th... 19 replies
- Don't freak. Here's my story: I had IVF 2x so I know the exact date I conceived. I didn't see baby/HB at 6w with my first--just a sac. Perfectly normal healthy pregnancy, though. With the second I went in not expecting to see anything at 6w and was super excited to see the HB. 5w6d is...
Talk : : March 29, 2012
Please help need advice. I am pregnant and had sex on feb 28th. I am pretty sure that is when i conceived. Went in for an ultrasound today and there was just a sac. Dr wasnt overly worried and sais it may be too early. She thinks i am 5 weeks 6 days or 6 weeks to the day. I am on vacation next week so have to wait two more weeks. I am devastated. By 6 weeks you should atleast see a baby right?
19 replies [ Reply | Watch | More03.29.12, 01:12 PM Flag ]-
confirm viable pregnancy and make sure there is no ectopic pregnancy. It frustrates me that NY doctors wait until week 10 for first ultrasound. Many women want to know if the pregnancy is viable and if they miscarry, at which week they miscarry. Important information for recurring miscarriages.
[ Reply | More ]03.29.12, 01:38 PM Flag
stressing the scenario - sperm live max 5 days - so until march 4th - you ovulate march 4th - you are two weeks pg at that point (according to how they do it) - which makes you 5.5 weeks today - should see sac - try to relax. will be what it is - nothing you can do or change at this point. good luck.
[ Reply | More ]03.29.12, 01:46 PM FlagDon't freak. Here's my story: I had IVF 2x so I know the exact date I conceived. I didn't see baby/HB at 6w with my first--just a sac. Perfectly normal healthy pregnancy, though. With the second I went in not expecting to see anything at 6w and was super excited to see the HB. 5w6d is right on the borderline of when you would see something. As long as the sac is measuring right you could be totally fine--they'll just follow up in a few days or a week or something and you should be able to see more.
[ Reply | More ]03.29.12, 01:56 PM Flagmy first pregnancy I knew my date of conception, went in for scan at around 6 weeks because I was spotting and they did not see much (sack, but no fetal pole). They checked my HCG numbers to see if they were doubling and they were, though the nurse at my practice was still not very reassuring. Anyway, pregnancy was fine, it was just too early to see anything. Maybe you can do the blood tests now before your vacation - if they are still doubling, you are probably fine.
[ Reply | More ]03.29.12, 02:14 PM FlagAre UB moms really having sex so infrequently that they know the day they conceived their DC? This is so sad.
[ Reply | More ]03.29.12, 02:20 PM Flag
[+] Regarding the baby daddy of Ms. jone's baby: please respect her privacy. Years ago I ... 52 replies
- Did we ever figure out who the daddy of the 40-something French justice minister was? I always thought it was IVF but who knows?...
Talk : : March 28, 2012
Regarding the baby daddy of Ms. jone's baby: please respect her privacy. Years ago I was a single mom in the spotlight of NY. Everyone wanted to know who the father was. I felt it best for my dc that I be the one to tell him at an appropriate age. It isn't anyone else's business!
52 replies [ Reply | Watch | More03.28.12, 01:41 PM Flag ]what's the prob if the baby daddy isn't someone else's dear hubby?
[ Reply | More ]03.28.12, 01:42 PM FlagI agree with you. January's baby daddy is obviously married and she wants to stay classy instead of becoming a homewrecker.
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No, I don't know. But I only told my immediate family who my dcs father was, and plan to reveal it to him within the next five years, when he can really understand.
[ Reply | More ]03.28.12, 01:57 PM FlagUmm...OP, I think she's suggesting that you don't know who your child's father is and that's why you didn't reveal his identity.
[ Reply | More ]03.28.12, 02:00 PM Flag
Did we ever figure out who the daddy of the 40-something French justice minister was? I always thought it was IVF but who knows?
[ Reply | More ]03.28.12, 02:04 PM Flag
[+] Freshly pregnant. North of 40 and cautiously optimistic. Would you tell parents & goo... 14 replies
- I know it's hard, but don't tell yet. It is so exciting and hard to keep it in, but your prior experience has you legitimately cautious. Enjoy this time with your dh and your special secret. Take care of yourself and tell your family friends after 12 weeks. Are you having any tests like nuchal, cvs, or amnio? You could tell after those results. BTW, I had 2 mcs followed by an ivf baby at 39 and a suprise baby at 41. Healthy and beautiful....
Talk : : March 28, 2012
Freshly pregnant. North of 40 and cautiously optimistic. Would you tell parents & good friends? I had a terrible time with first pg and really want to enjoy this one fully!
14 replies [ Reply | Watch | More03.28.12, 01:29 PM Flag ]How fresh? 41 here, coming off 2 miscarriages. I told my Mom because I'd tell her if I miscarried. I didn't tell my sister because I don't want any drama. Friends....didn't tell them yet because I'm waiting until 12 weeks. Don't want to have to keep telling people about miscarriages.
[ Reply | More ]03.28.12, 01:32 PM FlagI would try to act as normal as possible about this big event. Most people wait until they are beyond the 3 month mark but do what makes you comfortable. And congrats and GL
[ Reply | More ]03.28.12, 01:33 PM Flagif you cant hold it in, tell a few select close people, before you tell everyone else.
[ Reply | More ]03.28.12, 01:36 PM FlagI know it's hard, but don't tell yet. It is so exciting and hard to keep it in, but your prior experience has you legitimately cautious. Enjoy this time with your dh and your special secret. Take care of yourself and tell your family friends after 12 weeks. Are you having any tests like nuchal, cvs, or amnio? You could tell after those results. BTW, I had 2 mcs followed by an ivf baby at 39 and a suprise baby at 41. Healthy and beautiful.
[ Reply | More ]03.29.12, 10:08 AM Flag
[+] Drank a meal replacement for breakfast. So hungry, help me not to eat a slice of toas... 50 replies
- easy to make), tons and tons of steamed green veg (add cumin/garlic/ginger/hot pepper to make them tasty), apple w/PB for a sweet treat. I've actually managed to change my eating habits and lose PG weight plus an extra 10 lbs of IVF/being lazy weight doing this. It's not instantaneous but it improves your eating habits in the long run, and I still have treats once in a while (like a BLT with avocado- I skip the mayo tho!)...
Talk : : March 26, 2012
Drank a meal replacement for breakfast. So hungry, help me not to eat a slice of toast. I can barely stand it.
50 replies [ Reply | Watch | More03.26.12, 11:02 AM Flag ]I chew so much gum. Also if you put a teaspoon of flour in a glass of water and drink it, you'll feel full.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:07 AM FlagMe too. I chew gum sooo much. Pisses dh off but I am like "Look, I am gaddamn hungry!!!"
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:12 AM FlagThe flour thing is SO weird. Who told you this? Your eating disordered mom in the 70s? I could see MY mom doing this, actually...
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:15 AM Flag
Are you on the west coast? If you are east you probably should have had a 100 calorie snack and another by now.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:08 AM FlagOP: East coast. I'm trying to avoid all snacks. I want to drop 10 lbs in two weeks.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:09 AM FlagI agree. If you snack, eat snacks that will take up space in your stomach. Toast will not do this, though a big piece of toasted challah bread covered in melted butter is calling my name. Ugh. Try celery and peanut butter. I hate celery but love the peanut butter. The celery will expand and the protein in the peanut butter will trigger the fullness effect.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:15 AM Flag
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OP: I'm doing one meal replacement for breakfast and one for dinner. In between, I'm drinking water splashed with lemon juice. Also doing 1.5 hours of time at the gym 3 days a week. On gym days I allow myself a energy bar around midday.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:18 AM FlagI think the meal replacements can work but you need to snack (even if it's fruit) and at a minimum have three meal replacements. I've done two a day with dinner and a couple of glasses of wine (can't exercise because of an injury) and lost 15 pounds in 5 weeks. I think you are going to totally binge from starvation and this 400 calorie a day diet is going to backfire. Just my thoughts!
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:36 AM Flag
EAT SOMETHING for Christ's sake. Don't be one of those skinny-assed bitches who faints on the fucking subway, causing a "sick passenger" delay.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:10 AM FlagTHANK YOU! You know who you are. If I even see so much as an eyelid flutter, I'm SO shoving you off at the next stop so you can do your fainting routine on the platform and let the rest of us go on our merry ways without delay. We don't have time for your drama.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:14 AM Flag
If losing weight were easy, it wouldn't be a multi-billion dollar industry.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:13 AM FlagOh good lord. Please don't do this to yourself. Make a nice chopped salad with Napa cabbage, some celery, cucumber and red pepper, dress it with some chili and mint and lime in the vinaigrette (yes, you can put a little oil on it, or - horrors - mix in a spoon of peanut butter!). The fiber is good for you and helps you feel full. It is very low-cal. It also has vitamins in it and is real food, not some processed nonsense. But you do also have to eat some protein, so make sure to have some fish or egg whites with greens for dinner. Or breakfast tomorrow. By the way, sugarless gum will bloat you - the sweetener contains sugar alcohols.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:33 AM Flagnp: great idea, writing it down for my personal recipe book. Love the idea about the "dressing"--sounds very Thai cuisine inspired.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:40 AM FlagThanks! I eat it almost every day, gets a little boring but I like it. Even fed it to DH for dinner the other night with sliced grilled chicken on top. He still ate Girl Scout cookies before bed but he's super skinny. Some mango or honey in the dressing is good too if you're not terrified of sugar.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:45 AM Flag
Poster above continuing: try eating lentil soup (very easy to make), tons and tons of steamed green veg (add cumin/garlic/ginger/hot pepper to make them tasty), apple w/PB for a sweet treat. I've actually managed to change my eating habits and lose PG weight plus an extra 10 lbs of IVF/being lazy weight doing this. It's not instantaneous but it improves your eating habits in the long run, and I still have treats once in a while (like a BLT with avocado- I skip the mayo tho!)
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 11:43 AM Flag
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Are you losing weight for a specific event? If not, you realize this diet is not going to work, right? You will lose weight restricting your calories so much, but you'll gain it all back when you start to eat more normally. And you will need to start to eat normally again soon - a liquid diet is not sustainable for any length of time. Moreover, it'll f up your metabolism, so you will have a harder time losing weight on future diets.
[ Reply | More ]03.26.12, 12:20 PM Flag
[+] Tori Spelling is pregnant with #4. She's so lucky to be so blessed. 21 replies
- Who said it isn't IVF? She has enough money....
Talk : : March 23, 2012
Tori Spelling is pregnant with #4. She's so lucky to be so blessed.
21 replies [ Reply | Watch | More03.23.12, 11:28 AM Flag ]I agree. She is blessed and fertile! I would love to be fortunate enough to have 1 more, for 2 total.
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are you the same poster who posted that kim kardashian was pregnant too?
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It's always the stupid or the ugly that can reproduce the most. Nature got it right on both counts with that one.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 11:34 AM Flag
[+] My sil is pregnant. Again. She has a 6 month old. She's freaking nuts. 57 replies
- How old is she? I hope to have a 2nd child quickly. Pregnant via IVF now at 40, and RE says I can start trying again within 4-6 months after delivery depending on whether I needed a C-section...
- ivf for db #1. thought i couldn't get pregnant on my own. wonderful surprise!...
Talk : : March 23, 2012
My sil is pregnant. Again. She has a 6 month old. She's freaking nuts.
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I got PG w/ an 8 MO - I'm not nuts. LOVE having them close in age - they're a barrel of fun, into the same stuff, adore each other. It's like having twins, but not quite as hard. First few months is an adjustment - but after that it's not so bad.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 10:16 AM FlagI'm thinking of doing this too. I have a 4mo currently. Do you sah?
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 10:18 AM FlagPoster from below with 14mo age difference and I SAH. Any questions?
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 10:26 AM FlagWhat's your best advice? Do you live in the city? What stroller do you have? How do you take your kids to classes that require a parent i.e. swimming.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 10:33 AM FlagBest advice is get plenty of help. I have a wonderfully babysitter 6 afternoons per week that cares for one while I'm with the other. You will also need help the last 2 months of pregnancy cause #1 will be running around like crazy and you don't want to go into premature labour. Help is what will keep you healthy and sane. I wouldn't have done this without it. The city select makes the most sense because it converts from single to double as you need it. I live in Park Slope and I don't do enrichment classes yet because I honestly don't see the point. Kids under 2yo aren't meant to sit still and I find them a huuuge waste of money - we have lots of playdates instead, and I'd rather spend the money on the babysitter.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 10:41 AM FlagI posted below - help is very nice in the first year, but clearly not a requirement - you'll find a system that works. City Select is a great stroller - or the mini double if you don't mind the side-by-side. Same thing w/ the last two months of PG - help is nice, but not mandatory.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 12:14 PM Flag
I got pg when my first was 5mo. It was planned and we're thrilled. The are still tiny but so far we have been blessed, they love each other and I wouldn't have it any other way. My sis & I are 12.5mos apart and gave always been best friends. You SIL is far from being "freaking nuts", especially if she planned it. Be more positive and supportive and let her know she will needs lots of help the last month of the pregnancy and the whole first year.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 10:19 AM Flagin all likelihood it was an accident. would you prefer she abort? if not, why judge.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 10:20 AM Flagmy best friend had her second when her first was 15mo. she is drowning. it looks so hard. and she's 40, so all you ub'ers think she's the perfect age to parent.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 10:21 AM FlagI got pregnant was DC#1 was 8mos. Totally planned and absolutely wonderful. What's so nuts about it?
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 10:27 AM FlagI can top you. I'm pregnant again and I have a 2mo. I'm 27.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 10:36 AM FlagIf planned, I think she is crazy. You need to give your body time to recover, I think it's unfair to the kids themselves, and I think it will be really tough for the parents; the oldest will still be a baby when the younger one is born. If not planned, well, hope you are able to help her out! It will all sort itself out in the end.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 03:48 PM FlagGood for her, I'm impressed. It took me 18 months to be able to even THINK about having a second.
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[+] How usual is it to get a 6 week heartbeat scan? Just found out I am pregnant first ap... 13 replies
- I think 10 weeks is standard. I had a 6 week scan at the RE's office after IVF, but don't think my regular OB does this....
Talk : : March 23, 2012
How usual is it to get a 6 week heartbeat scan? Just found out I am pregnant first appointment I've been offered was 10 weeks?
13 replies [ Reply | Watch | More03.23.12, 09:22 AM Flag ]In the scheme of things, it doesn't matter. It all depends on your doctor. After I lost babies, they started giving me 6 week US - some docs just prefer to wait until 10. I know it seems like an eternity - but it will go by quickly. No harm in waiting either. Congratulations
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 09:25 AM FlagCNM here - increasingly common, but not medically needed. It has been fairly standard in OB care to do first prenatal visit at 10-ish weeks (since it is very common for pregnancies not to make it that far, 25-30% spontaneously miscarry and we don't usually know why.) The real reason for early ultrasounds is dating because good dates are useful for all the decision-making throughout pregnancy vis-a-vis testing, induction, etc. A dating ultrasound at 10 weeks is just as good. My advice is take a deep breath, take good care of yourself, and remind yourself that this is a journey that will have some moments of the unknown in it.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 09:28 AM FlagI got a 6 week, 8 week and 12 week scan with both of mine (NYC)... My dr had no problem with that, why keep me anxious. We pay for insurance, I want whatever makes me less anxious.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 09:37 AM FlagI had 3 during my first PG. I wouldn't have wanted more than that. To my knowledge, there haven't been any longterm studies on the effects of ultrasound on fetuses and there have been a couple that suggest possible correlations with problems. That doesn't mean it's harmful, of course, but I don't see what's the point of more than 3 if the PG is progressing normally without complications. Would be interested in hearing the opinion of the CNM/others in medical fields.
[ Reply | More ]03.23.12, 09:45 AM FlagCNM here - yes, agree that there is concern in the field (rather than clear evidence) that frequent u/s could be harmful. Good prenatal care does not require frequent ultrasounds - the only "must do" for a low-risk pregnancy is the big 18 wk scan. All others should be decided on a case-by-case basis. Personally, I am not in favor of frequent ultrasounds to decrease a pregnant woman's anxiety (and I say that as both a provider and a previously anxious pregnant woman.) I think that providers should take the time to explain why and when ultrasounds are useful, and give women better guidance on finding strategies to reassure themselves that do not involve overuse of medical tools.
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