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@Jenn23: Awww... That's seriously adorable! Congrats on the 12week milestone!

@FliegepilzHut: I don't blame you, but I bet it's going to be great! I am always nervous about everything so I can completely sympathize!

@Sunshine1810: YAY! I am thrilled for you Wednesday will be so much fun.

@FliegepilzHut: You have to do what feels right for you, if you transfer two it will work out the way it is supposed to but one is an equally difficult decision. You will make the right choice for your family

@FliegepilzHut: That is always such a hard decision. We have done two twice now. First cycle didn't work, and I highly suspect I'm pregnant with a singleton now given my hcg numbers. I know that's not always a good indicator, but my levels have definitely been on the lower side the whole time. However, you do hear those stories that make you seriously question whether it's the right decision. My RE really tried to get me transfer one with the first IVF but I noticed that she didn't even really ask this time, just made the assumption we were doing two. I don't know if that's because we did two before, or if it's because our first cycle didn't work. Good luck making that decision! I know how hard it is!

@mrswin: Thank you!!!!

@FliegepilzHut: I agree with others that what is meant to happen will. After an iui for ds I certainly didn't expect naturally conceived twins. I won't lie, it scares me at times, but I trust it will all be amazing in the end. Whether you choose one or two it will be the right decision for you and your family.

@FliegepilzHut: good luck on the transfer! When do you have to decide on the # to transfer?

Thanks, everyone!! So excited to be in the 2nd trimester now and have had such a great NT scan. Can't wait to find out the sex very soon!!

@FliegepilzHut: I would transfer two! We transferred two excellent embryos and have our son. This time we transferred three because the quality wasn't so good and have one baby growing now after losing the twin. But then again, many transfer two and have twins. It is just a hard decision, because you really just don't know how many will take! I'm so excited for you and your upcoming transfer!!!!

@Jenn23: Finding out gender sounds so exciting! Will you plan a special reveal?

Yeah...I think given our track record so far (and the fact that we have an option), we will definitely transfer 2 and take whomever we get! Only about 6 weeks to go!

@Sunshine1810: Not from personal experience...but I think I've heard that adding lemon or infusing fruit may help. Can you drink other things? I would probably also experiment with changing the temperature of the water (warm/hot vs. room temp vs. ice cold)...and consider making a dilute tea (peppermint or ginger-- not a blend)?

@Sunshine1810: Honestly, just drink whatever appeals to you! There are days when I can only drink Lemonade, other days Gatorade. A friend who is also pregnant has been drinking ginger ale. Water is not my friend either in the mornings especially when the morning sickness is still bad. I actually hold off drinking until my dry heaves are behind me. Try ginger or lemon, but if those don't work, just anything you can get down and tolerate!

@FliegepilzHut: No, no special reveal. Should find out in just a few days once my blood tests are in. Can't wait to find out!!! 6 weeks...yay! I hope it flies by for you!!!!

@Sunshine1810: I've actually been good about drinking water with a slice of lemon. Actually any type of fresh fruit in my water works well (blueberries & strawberries). For nausea, I also bought some pregnancy tea blend that has been very soothing from my acupuncturist. I checked with my friend who's an NP to make sure the blend was safe for pregnancy too.

I actually miss my RE's office now. While I'm happy to have graduated, I miss the personalized care that I received from them knowing my history. I received an email from an NP saying that I'm anemic & needed to immediately start taking iron supplements. I emailed the NP who saw me last to ask if she could double check my values because iron is not a problem for me (I have an existing condition that makes it look like I'm iron deficient but am not). Thankfully someone responded that I was correct & to disregard the message but seriously, they should check my history first. oh, & on top of that, I did not pass my 1 hr test so now I have to go in for the 3 hr test.

@Sunshine1810: thank you! I'm getting anxious again as I wait for a generic counselor to contact me since my recent blood work also indicated a different concern. As for your u/s, don't fret too much (easier said than done). For me, at 6w4d (based on LMP), the RE only saw the gestational sac & what appeared to be a very transparent yolk sac. I ended up being 5w4d or 5w6d based on measurement, the following week, we saw the heartbeat!

@lazypanda: Was that on a quad screen? I hope your GTT goes well! FX for more reassuring news soon...

@Sunshine1810: That's going to be a hard couple of weeks... FX extra hard for good news with your next scan! Did your doc feel like you might have had a late implantation, since your initial beta was low? I'm trying to remember how many DPO/dpt you were with your first labs... I'm staying optimistic for you! Sending hugs and thinking of you!

@Sunshine1810: Did they talk about doing another beta? I'm extremely hopeful that in 2 weeks you'll see a healthy little bean! Is your DH holding up okay?

@Sunshine1810: I understand. I don't know how either...but I hope you're able to keep most of your worry at bay!

@mrswin: Thank you!

@Mrs.Pinecone316: I had a scan at 9 weeks and we didn't have another u/s until 20week since we opted out of the NT scan....so I don't think you would have a scan at 16weeks...my OB practice does not do any other u/s unless there is an issue.......

But maybe with twins it is different!

@Mrs.Pinecone316: I am just a couple days ahead of you. As far as I understand they will only check the heartbeat on the Doppler at the 16 week appointment and no other ultrasounds until 20 weeks. Can you call the office and check with the nurse?