tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post1793659414933919511..comments2023-09-30T08:20:13.972-04:00Comments on One Egg Please: Hurdle One is OverR.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09730805885076066358noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-41584948300509132242011-01-18T20:40:57.553-05:002011-01-18T20:40:57.553-05:00I keep thinking that you must wake up in the morni...I keep thinking that you must wake up in the morning thinking "is this pregnancy really happening?" And look at that beta, girl! I think this pregnancy is definitely happening!<br />I am sending you thoughts of clarity in your decision making around the GC. I hope you can delay this decision a little bit until you feel more confident with your pregnancy.Augustahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01257478728772841767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-11865538788225288502011-01-17T18:59:09.401-05:002011-01-17T18:59:09.401-05:00I am keeping you in my thoughts and am praying tha...I am keeping you in my thoughts and am praying that your ultrasound turns out to be a joyous one! Regarding, what you want to do, I would say give yourself a little break just atleast until the ultrasound. No stress = good thing for the baby in you right now. I know you already know this. You will know what is right when the time comes. All the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-25069607215575760992011-01-17T13:55:21.665-05:002011-01-17T13:55:21.665-05:00I keep trying to comment and blogger is making me ...I keep trying to comment and blogger is making me angry!<br />I am rooting for you with everything I've got!!lastchanceivfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139576318784337837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-57562487745122173872011-01-17T12:21:39.018-05:002011-01-17T12:21:39.018-05:00Hooray for clearing hurdle number one and I certai...Hooray for clearing hurdle number one and I certainly understand your hesitation to jump right to hurdle two (do you remember Dr. D-bag from my 6w3d u/s in May?).<br /><br />My best advice is not to rush anything that makes your uncomfortable in the least, whether that's your u/s or your GC. There's no need to stress yourself or the baby, yeah I know - easier said than done.... :) Whatever decisions you come to will be the right ones for you and A. and your growing family!Mel.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17095162408557764223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-83064541109116692902011-01-17T10:58:40.437-05:002011-01-17T10:58:40.437-05:00I have been following your story for a while, and ...I have been following your story for a while, and just wanted you to know that I, too, am thinking of you, and sending lots of good thoughts your way. I have been thrilled with this recent turn of events, and so hope that this proves to be a viable and thriving pregnancy, and a beautiful and healthy baby!<br /><br />As someone who has recently experienced pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting a newborn (though without the length and severity of the IF issues you have faced beforehand), I second the the thoughts of the earlier commenter about the GC - what are your options if you postpone? I say this just because pregnancy and parenting a newborn can be HARD (wonderful and amazing, but still, hard!) You've been through so much, I wish for you to enjoy this experience as much as possible, and worry that the "hard" of two babies at once may be too much. The way I see it, your embies aren't going anywhere, and it sounds as though this GC is a caring and proven carrier, so might she be willing to work with you guys a year or two down the road? (And you never know - I have hope, also like some of the others, that a pregnancy may "reset" your body... medicine certainly doesn't understand this whole fertility business!)<br /><br />Best of luck to you and A - I will continue to be reading and rooting you on, whatever you decide!<br />JessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-28812346038303663402011-01-17T02:41:59.396-05:002011-01-17T02:41:59.396-05:00My betas didn't double the time I had them don...My betas didn't double the time I had them done, but I'm currently at 18 weeks and all seems well so far. I have everything crossed for you :)<br /><br />At some time everyone's kids resent them for SOMEthing, but I very much doubt it will ever be anything to do with this!<br /><br />'All I know is that A. and I will love any and all children that come to us, no matter how they arrive.'<br />And that's all that really matters.<br />xxxBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12523875341438470968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-42267750544494001622011-01-17T01:00:02.511-05:002011-01-17T01:00:02.511-05:00Having never been in our situation I can't wei...Having never been in our situation I can't weigh in the sense others have... I think going ahead with the GC is good idea if she's on board. My only advice would be to transfer one embryo to her as a twin pregnancy can be much more riskier than a singleton. I hope everything goes well with you and you can rest easy.Sierahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400261364355225044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-60246956214803637662011-01-16T22:26:48.466-05:002011-01-16T22:26:48.466-05:00I bet you were terrified with that percentage less...I bet you were terrified with that percentage less than doubling. Good to have it behind you. The u/s will seem forever away. Probably the longest wait you have know to date.<br /><br />I cannot imagine how you feel. I am exhausted just reading your post - there are so many variables.<br /><br />I cannot figure out why you think children would resent something? I just cant even try to understand because I literally dont know how they could, can you explain?<br /><br />Rest your pretty pregnant head R. You can do this. You have come this far and you are mighty.Rocciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16240177887229400836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-34556757486613989532011-01-16T21:46:05.740-05:002011-01-16T21:46:05.740-05:00I am thinking good thoughts for you! As for the G...I am thinking good thoughts for you! As for the GC, what may happen if you put it off? Could she back out? Could she decide to get another couple's embryo because of the indecisiveness? I just post these questions because the commenter above suggesting waiting for the GC. I wonder what your psychologist thinks.<br /><br />T<br />TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-62891521949314805742011-01-16T21:10:56.779-05:002011-01-16T21:10:56.779-05:00i can definately see how all these thoughts could ...i can definately see how all these thoughts could come into your mind. you've basically tried almost all avenues, thinking it's not possible for your eggs or your uterus, then bam! how could anyone not be confused. then add this natural pregnancy to the mix. it brings another whole dimension into your future plans. it just goes to show you that the RE's don't know everything. <br /><br />i may have a different opinion here, but what if you just wait a few months with the GC until you can get your head around things? it's different pursuing a GC pregnancy while you are pregnant yourself. your body will be going through so much at the same time as the GC. it may be too much to take. you are young and don't have to have it all figured out right this second. <br /><br />as for worrying about your future children and what they will think, i have a hunch that you and DH will love all of your children the same no matter how they come to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-28140406192527304252011-01-16T20:53:12.564-05:002011-01-16T20:53:12.564-05:00Glad you're past the beta milestones, and I&qu...Glad you're past the beta milestones, and I"m hoping the ultrasound looks perfect.<br /><br />The choice about what to do with the GC is a super personal one. That said, taking advantage of the opportunity you have before you seems to make a lot of sense.Brave IVF Girlhttp://bravingivf.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-44684385593886325912011-01-16T17:31:09.141-05:002011-01-16T17:31:09.141-05:00R., I'm so happy about your awesome betas!! I...R., I'm so happy about your awesome betas!! I've got everything crossed for a great ultrasound. I'm very optimistic. :-)<br /><br />I think twiblings sounds like so much fun and I have no doubt that you would never regret moving ahead with the GC.<br /><br />T.TXGirliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828252445471441794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-16305285916589473382011-01-16T15:58:46.995-05:002011-01-16T15:58:46.995-05:00I am so happy to hear about your betas! The rest w...I am so happy to hear about your betas! The rest will be figured out in time; try not to stress too much right now. One day at a time. It's great to hear that GC passed so you have options for baby or babies.Auntie Emhttp://ccrmjourney.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-3531556567504033922011-01-16T14:33:17.124-05:002011-01-16T14:33:17.124-05:00So glad that your betas are great and that the bw ...So glad that your betas are great and that the bw is over! Yes, you can feel "normal". :) That's ok. If you can, try to hold out so that you'll definitely be able to see something. Either an u/s now to see the yolk sac or hold off (again, if you can) until you know that there pretty much should be a h/b. Please, I know this is easier said than done. I had promised myself this time no u/s until 7.5 weeks (because there would be no ambiguity) but caved at 6.5. It was just too much!<br /><br />You're definitely in an interesting spot about where to go from here/now. I hope that you're able to give yourself some time to adjust to things and figure out what is best right now. You're in my thoughts.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08507118457609696378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-59597158125450910682011-01-16T13:57:57.020-05:002011-01-16T13:57:57.020-05:00So wonderful to hear that hurdle one is over and y...So wonderful to hear that hurdle one is over and your betas have continued to rise appropriately! Very promising!! <br />You are in a tough spot, not sure what I would do in your shoes. and I am not sure it's fair to even say what I would do cause I haven't been all that you've been thru. I've heard and know of some women having trouble to get pregnant for their first child and then it's pretty easy after. Actually- now that I mention it, one of our good friends just had this happen. (she was about to do IVF- all of her stats are pretty bad too) but she got pregnant naturally and then they hurried to have another when her son was about 6 months old and got pregnant very quick (which they did not expect).<br />You just don't know. And I can see in your position right now...it's probably unbelievable to you that this pregnancy will work out. But it definitely can and is promising so far.<br />You've done so much work to get where you are with those DE embryos and your GC too. It would be difficult to give all of that up. Twiblings sound great :) What do you think about triplings?!!! What does DH think about all of this?<br />Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for your u/s!!!!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765709503362203512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-79986815335784814942011-01-16T13:51:27.616-05:002011-01-16T13:51:27.616-05:00This is indeed an interesting dilemma to have, to ...This is indeed an interesting dilemma to have, to say the least. I still think it's a great idea to move ahead with the GC as well, though I am extremely optimistic for your own pregnancy as well. And yes, you should hold out for as long as you can for the ultrasound, so you don't freak out if there isn't a heartbeat yet.<br />And here's an interesting thought, though I know you haven't thought this far ahead yet - if you pump enough extra milk to keep your supply up with your baby, you could probably even breastfeed your twibling as well. How cool would that be?Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13713650431279472763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945403711603961297.post-71741112877693312102011-01-16T13:28:49.827-05:002011-01-16T13:28:49.827-05:00Interesting discussion with regard to "what s...Interesting discussion with regard to "what should we do now"...I know you'll figure this all out in time. Just the limbo right now is the worst part. I cannot wait until your ultrasound...praying daily for a live healthy baby out of this!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com