https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:19:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-support-group-2#post-2447790 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:55:57 +0000 Amorini 2447790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To lovely, lucky though nervous nellies whom it may concern... </p> <p>To no surprise, pregnancy after IF is not exactly the same experience as those who get pregnant easily and naturally.<br /> I haven't even joined a due date board yet! Graduating from the IVF Thread has me terrified -- what a great support group and source of information! I think it would be great to have a place to support each other, analyze our worries and stay connected as we move from IF trauma to this new experience. </p> <p>I found that there was a group like this previously but the last updates were awhile ago, so I have created a #2 thread. If you're interested, feel free and join in! Graduates and near-graduates welcome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-got-pregnant-through-ivf-did-you-have-to-see-a-pediatric-cardiologist#post-2206765 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:03:17 +0000 BSB 2206765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So my OB said that it's standard for people who got pregnant through IVF to see a pediatric cardiologist. </p> <p>I don't remember my RE mentioning that going through IVF increases the risk of our babies having congenital heart abnormalities. </p> <p>I'm wondering how common it is within the IVF (conceived) community.</p> <p>If you did IVF, did your OB suggest that you see a pediatric cardiologist?</p> <p>My appt was yesterday and both babies' hearts are looking good and healthy. </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/1st-us-at-5w2d-and-saw-a-nice-gestational-sac-but-the-re-couldnt-see-the-yolk-sac#post-2592717 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 08:56:58 +0000 LoveHope 2592717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm freaking out. I know it may be early to see the yolk sac but I can't help feeling hopeless. Anyone have this happen to them? I'm still waiting on bloodwork to come in so I'll hopefully know more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3rd-trimester-monitoring-bc-of-ivf#post-2569770 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:35:03 +0000 agold 2569770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did anyone have to have weekly "monitoring" during their third trimester due to having conceived your baby through IVF? I just had my 30-week appointment yesterday and my OB told me I will need to start having this at about 32 weeks. Just curious if anyone else did and if there were any problems or anything else noteworthy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hcg-shots-during-pregnancy#post-2562745 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:32:15 +0000 MaryM 2562745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not sure if I should put this on the IF or Loss board, but I figured the IF board is a little more active so I'd try there. </p> <p>Does anyone have experience with taking HCG shots while pregnant? My doctor has offered it as a possibility because of my history of loss. </p> <p>The only drawback is that it makes beta tests useless because you're injecting yourself with HCG. I'd take it throughout the first trimester into part of the second. </p> <p>Anyone have experience they can share? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-administered-injectibles-do-you-have-any-pain-or-numbing-at-the-injection-site#post-2226185 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 17:09:46 +0000 BSB 2226185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 25 weeks pregnant and I notice that I still have some numbing at my injection site (lower back where I had PIO shots).</p> <p>I thought it would have gone away by now since my last shot was when I was 12 weeks pregnant. </p> <p>Maybe I'll mention it to my OB next time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/will-you-tell-your-los-that-you-had-trouble-getting-pregnant-infertility#post-2384122 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:41:00 +0000 BSB 2384122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will but not sure when. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-plan-to-send-baby-updates-to-your-re#post-2363684 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:37:37 +0000 BSB 2363684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since they were successful in getting us pregnant, I definitely plan to send our holiday photo to them each year. I sent them our birth announcement already and I called them recently to pay for our storage fees and they were so happy to hear from me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-infertility-check-in#post-1842247 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:06:08 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 1842247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since we got a new board I thought I would start a check in to see where everyone is at! I am only recently pregnant and have joined in the pregnancy after Infertility support group but it is hard to know how far along everyone is and how they got there without reading through 20-some pages! So lets catch up here:)</p> <p>Currently:<br /> EDD:<br /> How did you finally get your BFP?<br /> Any previous children?<br /> Do you know your babies gender yet?<br /> Are you more excited at this point or still fearful? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pio-injection-sites-itching#post-2234497 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 06:34:45 +0000 winter_wonder 2234497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like the waistline of my pants are hitting right where my PIO injection sites are. When the waistband of my pants rub it just makes the injection sites itch! :bummed: </p> <p>On the weekends I just wear stretchy pants either really low or really high. But this isn't feasible with jeans and nicer work pants. </p> <p>What tips do you have for me?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/after-ivf-pregnant-but-still-stuck-in-the-past#post-2112691 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:20:36 +0000 Anagram 2112691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought some of you would appreciate this. <a href="http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/17/after-i-v-f-pregnant-but-still-stuck-in-the-past/?mabReward=R1&#038;action=click&#038;pgtype=Homepage&#038;region=CColumn&#038;module=Recommendation&#038;src=rechp&#038;WT.nav=RecEngine" rel="nofollow">http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/17/after-i-v-f-pregnant-but-still-stuck-in-the-past/?mabReward=R1&#038;action=click&#038;pgtype=Homepage&#038;region=CColumn&#038;module=Recommendation&#038;src=rechp&#038;WT.nav=RecEngine</a></p> <p> :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/taking-estrace-while-pregnant#post-2122959 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:25:52 +0000 BSB 2122959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to insert estrace pill vaginally two times a day (AM &amp; before bed). I'm at 10w6d and I hate it. TMI, it makes it smell down there and with my m/s, it makes me gag. I want to stop taking it. I think I have only a week left but I wish I could stop today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/urine-vs-blood-test#post-2088531 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:46:27 +0000 Warbler 2088531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yesterday, I took two HPTs which were both BFPs! I immediately called my doctor to set up a blood test. The receptionist told me that an appointment wasn't necessary, I could just drop in during their hours. So I went in early this morning expecting to get a blood test, but was informed that they only provide urine tests for drop ins and if I wanted a blood test I would need to schedule it with my doctor. Grrrr. I ended up taking the urine test which was also positive, BUT I would feel a lot more confident if I had gotten the blood test. I feel like with my husband's history of MF issues, a blood test should have been done. I have already emailed my doctor to request one. So I thought I would take it to HB! When you found out you were pregnant, did you get a standard urine test or a blood test to confirm? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-say-our-pregnancy#post-2066904 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:34:15 +0000 BSB 2066904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know some people hate it when people use it but I really do think this is 'our pregnancy'. It was a great triumph to get pregnant after 3 years with IF and I really do think he should get some of the credit, too. </p> <p>Yes, it is weird considering I'm pregnant (and not him) but it was such a relief for both of us that we could get pregnant.</p> <p>Just wondering if this is something (weird) that I do or if it's something maybe people who have gone IF do, too. </p> <p>Although, maybe later in the pregnancy... I might switch to 'my pregnancy'... if the symptoms get unbearable. ;)</p> <p>ETA: So far, I've only used the term when I texted him... I referred to 'our pregnancy'. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-graduate-from-your-re#post-2056105 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:00:00 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2056105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My RE's plan is to wean me off my meds and release me to an OB at 10 weeks. I am to have two ultrasounds and some my blood drawn a few times to check my estrogen and progesterone before then. He told me I could have my 9 week ultrasound at my local RE's office or at an OB's office. I'll probably stick with my RE because I like her. </p> <p>Also did you wait until you graduated from the RE to schedule an appointment with an OB or did you schedule it ahead of time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-were-your-early-betas-singleton#post-2048808 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:28:06 +0000 babycanuck 2048808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm just curious about this. Last month with my CP my numbers didn't go above 9. </p> <p>What days did you get your betas checked and what were your numbers? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/switching-pio-base#post-2047452 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:51:26 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2047452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm having a hard time refilling my PIO prescription. The pharmacy I was using won't ship to TX anymore. The pharmacy my nurse sent the prescription to today needs 48-72 hours before they can ship. That's crazy to me. I need my meds my Tuesday PM and want to get them overnighted today in case of delays. I called a third pharmacy and they can have the meds to me tomorrow but they only have progesterone in sesame oil and I've been using cottonseed. My nurse is still at lunch so I can't call and ask just yet. I won't lie, I'm freaking out. I'll miscarry if I can't get any more PIO in time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/progesterone-after-ivf#post-2044114 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:04:41 +0000 LAZB 2044114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After two years of trying, my BFF finally got a BFP after her first IVF cycle! I'm soooooo happy for her!<br /> Her HCG levels look good so far, but I'm concerned about her progesterone. Monday and today (15 and 17 DPO) it was only at a 7. She is on crinone suppositories, and her nurse said that it was common to have low progesterone after a FET. Is this true? I feel like she should be put on injections or something. I know my doctor always wanted me at least at 15 when I was medicated, so it seems like they should be more concerned. The nurse said something about the crinone not showing up on bloodwork, but it being fine. My friend isn't as obsessed with all of this stuff as I am, so I'm checking on here to see if you ladies have input. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2nd-beta-15-days-past-transfer-is-8806#post-2002699 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:12:04 +0000 smtfaith 2002699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just had the nerve racking phone call for our second beta, and it went from 1,640 to 8,806! We feel very thankful and blessed that our prayers were heard! We will continue to keep hopeful for our first ultrasound in about week and a half. I am in shock! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baseline-beta-1640-11dp5dt#post-2001098 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 13:32:38 +0000 smtfaith 2001098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are are new here. Wish everyone well. What were your starting beta numbers at about 11 days past a five day transfer or 15dpo? We just found out that ours is 1,640 and we get the second one done tomorrow but we wanted to see if others had the same range. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/firsttimemomproblems#post-2010727 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 18:22:44 +0000 babycanuck 2010727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok. I won't lie, I'm going to freak out a little.<br /> I had my RE appt today - of course their blood machine was broken so I won't have betas until tomorrow.</p> <p>I am spotting - right now really light pink, but I'm freaking out a little.</p> <p>Someone tell me this is okay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-if-and-social-media-announcements#post-2002214 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:19:36 +0000 LindsayInNY 2002214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For those of you who have dealt with (overcome? I don't even know the right word!) IF and been pregnant, if you announced on FB, did you acknowledge IF at all? Or the journey it took for you to get pregnant? Anything at all? Close IRL friends know about our "situation" (again, is that even the right word?!) so I'm not totally quiet about IF things. And I want to be mindful of others who may be going through it when/if I announce but not sure how to word it to do so. Any suggestions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/not-many-symptoms-high-beta#post-2001638 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 19:51:49 +0000 smtfaith 2001638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>High first beta of 1,640 at 11 days past transfer and only symptom is sore and veiny breasts. Anyone experience minimal symptoms? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-stop-progesterone-when-pregnant#post-1947335 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:29:35 +0000 LindsayInNY 1947335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My RE originally said I would be on progesterone until 12 weeks. I had an ultrasound at 8 weeks and was told to go every other day with progesterone and then I was good to stop. I'm a little bit nervous. I'll stop early next week or so but will be in Europe at the time so if anything is wrong, there's nothing I'll be able to do. I see my regular ob/gyn on Friday but even if she checked my progesterone levels, I won't get the results back until I'm away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-after-infertility-support-group#post-668909 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:23:46 +0000 marionberry 668909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While I don't actually have anything specific to start writing about today, it has come to my attention that pregnancy after infertility is not exactly the same for those of us who didn't get pregnant easily, and it would be great to have a place where all of us over-worriers could go for advice, suggestions and understanding - a place to talk about beta tests, early ultrasounds and more. If you're interested, feel free and join in! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-anyone-get-pregnant-naturally-after-ivfinfertility#post-1587753 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 23:36:00 +0000 Mrs.K 1587753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sooo...after dealing infertility and going through IUIs and finally IVF, we got incredibly lucky and my sweet baby girl was conceived. She is now almost 10 months old and my husband and I have just started to talk about when we might pursue treatments again for a second baby. Today, I realized I should be getting my period soon and decided to pull out one of my old cheapie pregnancy tests. You can probably guess what happened....TWO lines. Two lines. Two lines. I've never been so shocked about something. I can't believe this is real. I feel so many different emotions right now. We are absolutely ELATED, but there is also some fear lingering. My first pregnancy was high risk (placenta previa, lots of bleeding episodes, preterm labor, bed rest, preterm emergency c-section, etc.). I am so scared to embrace this and be excited because I feel like conception, pregnancy, and childbirth have all been difficult and actually downright terrifying in the past and aren't to be trusted. I'm just completely shocked, absolutely thrilled- but shocked! I need to talk through this with someone besides my husband but feel like I shouldn't say anything to anyone that knows me. Any words of wisdom, advice, or similar experiences are appreciated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/those-of-you-who-have-dealt-with-infertility-how-does-it-feel-post-bfp#post-522519 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:16:58 +0000 BSB 522519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From the blog I read today... <a href="https://parkerhausgrows.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/it-stays-with-you-from-the-other-side-of-a-bfp/" rel="nofollow">https://parkerhausgrows.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/it-stays-with-you-from-the-other-side-of-a-bfp/</a></p> <p>One day I hope I'll get my BFP. </p>