https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:37:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2836325 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 20:04:16 +0000 yellowbeach 2836325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone interested in reviving this thread? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-got-pregnant-through-ivf-did-you-have-to-see-a-pediatric-cardiologist#post-2793528 Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:44:38 +0000 happymom 2793528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I already had 1 DO via IVF and my doctor said it’s standard for IVF patients to see a fetal cardiologist, I am pregnant for the 2nd time around, also through IVF and I will see the fetal cardiologist this time as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2787019 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 23:46:11 +0000 yellowbeach 2787019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, so this is random, but I went to a Moms cocktail event put on by the hospital where I delivered (and where I work). I happened to run into our RE who we hadn't seen since about Oct 2016 when we graduated to our regular OB. He'd never met my daughter before (his creation), so I was surprised when he didn't seem too interested in hearing how she's been doing or making any sort of small talk. </p> <p>It got me wondering if maybe he doesn't like babies... if he did, perhaps he'd have gone into Pediatrics instead? I'd love to crawl inside the mind of a RE and know what motivates them. </p> [attach=7491/17/ozjp8z.400x600.Louka-19.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769496 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 23:06:37 +0000 KatieBklyn 2769496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it all through pregnancy this time. (Stopped at 13 weeks with my son.) I was hoping it would help with my low milk supply but no dice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769280 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:29:28 +0000 ladybee 2769280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My endo wanted me on it my whole pregnancy. My numbers were always in the borderline range, never actually diabetic. My MFM agreed and it helped so I never needed insulin, even though I didn't follow the best diet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769256 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:00:03 +0000 MaryM 2769256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: thanks!</p> <p>I heard supply was effected if you wait until the end of pregnancy to stop taking it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769254 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 17:43:41 +0000 DesertDreams88 2769254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-during-pregnancy#post-2179243" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/metformin-during-pregnancy#post-2179243</a></p> <p>FWIW, since you mentioned milk supply, I had a very good milk supply with LO despite tapering off metformin at 13 weeks, and despite PCOS. I was never at a high dose, just 750 mg. </p> <p>I think maybe the progesterone helped since it can develop breast tissue and I *think* mammary glands, and I had a ton of breast sensation and growth last pregnancy. I also had a blood transfusion and almost continuous (72 hours) of IV fluids after labor due to low platelets, and I credit that hydration with early breastfeeding success. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769237 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:44:58 +0000 MaryM 2769237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DesertDreams88: Thanks!</p> <p>DH has diabetes, so maybe I should ask him if I can use one of his testers if I do decide to quit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769234 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:37:19 +0000 DesertDreams88 2769234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>both OBs said just the 1st trimester but I think it's one of those "all help, no harm" kind of meds so I'd be really open to taking it longer. I keep filling my prescriptions in case. </p> <p>As for blood sugar, I test about once a week and it's always good numbers, metformin or not. I have one of those finger pricker thingies. </p> <p>I posted about this back in 2015 and I got a huge variety of responses, I will find the link later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769198 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:01:13 +0000 BSB 2769198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I stopped all pills at 8 weeks because I was hospitalized for HG. I couldn't stomach any pills at that point.</p> <p>I don't remember how long I was supposed to stay on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769167 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:36:43 +0000 bhbee 2769167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it before my second pregnancy for borderline pcos. The re didn't really think that was the cause of my loss/if issues, more just in case. I moved to a new ob (new state) right after finally getting that pregnancy, and she just said first tri. I stopped with no issues, but I've also never had blood sugar problems or gd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769164 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:15:25 +0000 MaryM 2769164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: That's part of why I'm asking. I've heard such mixed things! </p> <p>I didn't have insulin resistance before I went on it, so I wonder if I need it in the 2nd and 3rd tri...but I also don't want good blood sugar to go crazy because of stopping. </p> <p>But I'd love to stop taking any medication I can</p> <p>I've also heard that stopping in late pregnancy can affect milk supply. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769152 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:47:58 +0000 ShootingStar 2769152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my first pregnancy they wanted me off it around 12 weeks. I fought it because I did a ton of research that said it was beneficial to people with PCOS and who had elevated blood sugar. I finally agreed to stop around 20 weeks and my blood sugar went haywire.</p> <p>In my 2nd pregnancy my endocrinologist had me stop taking it right away and we addressed my blood sugar issues with insulin instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medications-during-pregnancy#post-2769146 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:15:20 +0000 MaryM 2769146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you were on metformin before pregnancy to treat PCOS and/or lower miscarriage risks, how long did your doctor keep you on it during pregnancy?</p> <p>I've heard conflicting things and trying to figure out the reasoning before I see my OB next week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2634747 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:37:18 +0000 agold 2634747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: @Amorini: @Shantuck: thank you, girls, for not making me feel crazy for thinking about #2. We've definitely decided against birth control. Whenever we get around to having second I'm sure hubs will pull out! :silly: </p> <p>@yellowbeach: fantastic news!! Girls are the sweetest! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2634744 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:30:06 +0000 yellowbeach 2634744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great news - NIPT is negative for any trisomies! </p> <p>And we are having a little girl :heart: :girl: !</p> <p>So happy to have a healthy report after everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2632116 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:51:11 +0000 NorthStar 2632116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This pregnancy is baby #2 for us and will be our last. Our first was naturally (after a year of trying), but this is an IVF baby. I am not sure what we will do. Since we are done, I would rather not have an oops baby, but yet don't want to go on birth control (the hormones are enough for me to say 'no'!). So, it might be a snip, snip for the hubby, but we haven't discussed it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2632097 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:40:26 +0000 Shantuck 2632097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm still pregnant but I don't see myself using birth control ever again. This is LO#2 and while we did conceive naturally while waiting to start fertility treatment, it was a long road to this point. I would love a third if I could be so lucky but I was diagnosed with DOR and it took a lot of effort, doctor and acupuncturist appointments, OPKs, etc. just to bring about this pregnancy so I'm happy to NTNP and just roll the dice.</p> <p>ETA: I remember having no interest for quite some time after childbirth last time so I'm not worried about getting pregnant like 2-3 months after childbirth. It took awhile for things to heal.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2631998 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 05:29:32 +0000 Mrs. Pajamas 2631998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold and others I was of the exact same mindset after DD was born almost 2 years ago. We have MFI but DH"s last SA for our cycle that produced our daughter was a huge improvement so we decided to do an IUDVARDY. I also did not want an oopsie before I was really ready. I did the copper one and got super heavy periods about 8 months pp even though I was breastfeeding 4 times a day at the time. When DD was a year old I got the IUD removed but we couldn't wait too long after that before going back to our RE. I actually ended up totally ready for $2 at 6 months pp. Crazy i know but my dauggter was an amazi g sleeper so i was totally just blissed out on being a mom--still am honestly. We also had 7 frozen embryos so that was comforting. I'm still trying for#2 (beta is on friday!!) but if we try for #3 I don't think I would do the IUD again. I'm already AMA and those periods were no joke. One soaked through my skirt at work and onto my chair!!! Thank God I had some yoga pants in my office. Anyways I think pp bc is all about if you're willing to risk an oopsie. Happy to answer any more questions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2631988 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 01:12:22 +0000 Amorini 2631988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: Hey, lady. I'm no doctor but I think it's a good sign of healing that you're *at least* thinking about sex! Hope you get an all-clear soon!</p> <p>Obviously I'm still pregnant (for another day or week?!) with LO #1, but I have been thinking about my response to any PP birth control question...mostly because of the humor of it all. We did IVF for severe MFI and whatever age-related quality issues I had. So there's next to zero chance that we would find ourselves pregnant naturally (as in, no MFI "reset" after LO #1). But if it weren't for the MFI, I'd totally be hoping for it! I feel like I've heard of a naturally-conceived #2 more than I haven't for IVF ladies. Plus you have time/age on your side still! Anyway, we won't do IVF again (and have no snow babies left), but if an absolute miracle occurred, we would be so happy. Meanwhile we'll be NTNP into the sunset and I'll enjoy not having to be on the pill or whatever! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2631980 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 23:22:14 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2631980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: I had similar thoughts after having my LO. I decided against any type of birth control. I talked about it with my OB at my postpartum appointment and she agreed with me. My DH and I would be thrilled if I got pregnant without interventions, so we're ok with the idea of an "oops" pregnancy. My DD will be one in a couple days and I haven't gotten my period back yet. She just dropped her last middle of the night feeding so I think it will come back soon and I'll be fertile again. I've already called my clinic to get on the schedule for an FET with my remaining embryo in the spring. I don't really have the desire to try on my own this time around, plus my remaining embryo is DD's genetic sibling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2631977 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 22:40:03 +0000 agold 2631977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my beautiful ivf baby is almost 6 weeks old. I have my six week post partum check up on Thursday. I plan to ask when I can have sex again. I had a level four tear so I'm not sure when I will physically feel okay to do so, but I'm thinking about it nonetheless. I'm curious what you girls did about preventing a pregnancy or not. Ideally, I'd get pregnant again when my girl is a year or year and a half. But obviously I don't have the luxury of planning it that way without ivf. I really want to try naturally for a bit before doing ivf again. (We arent even sure we will do ivf again :bummed: ) Did any of you ntnp early after having your Ivf babies? I'd take an Irish twin over another ivf round a year or so from now any day. Really, I feel silly for even thinking I can get pregnant. But am I crazy to not use any protection at all? The most I'd do anyways is pull out since I'm never going back on the pill. What did you girls do for number two and how soon? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2629428 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:45:01 +0000 yellowbeach 2629428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorthStar: I think the company that made them has a bunch of stores nationally. It's called Cookies by Design. They turned out so well. I just have this vision of the staff cracking up as they eat the sperm ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2629426 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:38:07 +0000 NorthStar 2629426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbeach: OMG! Those are beyond amazing! Love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2629422 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 16:31:31 +0000 yellowbeach 2629422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Taking these to our RE's office tomorrow morning as a thank you. :grin: </p> [attach=7491/16/oeabsj.598x600.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2627193 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 06:35:34 +0000 Amorini 2627193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorthStar: Sorry, I didn't see your response! Yay TG after IF!! :happy: And yay that you're halfway there!! I'm due on 10/1! 5 days... :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2623964 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 06:58:53 +0000 NorthStar 2623964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amorini: Hi! Yes, I'm doing well and hanging in here at almost 19 weeks. It is so good to know that I'm not the only IVF lady that is team green. I was starting to feel like I was crazy! lol. When is your due date? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2623936 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 03:50:06 +0000 Amorini 2623936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbeach: I got my results in a week (6.5 days actually)! I was surprised! :goodluck: </p> <p>@NorthStar: Hey, lady! I forgot that you're TG! Yay! We are, too. Not too much longer now. Hope all is going well! </p> <p>@agold: Congrats on your beautiful miracle baby girl! Thinking of you and hope recovery is going well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2623902 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:06:07 +0000 yellowbeach 2623902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: Hmm - I'm taking it through my RE, so I'm not sure, but I'll definitely ask on Thursday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2/page/7#post-2623834 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:52:28 +0000 Shantuck 2623834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbeach: I think it depends which test you are taking. With the MaterniT21, I found out a 7-8 calendar days later. </p>