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@yellowbeach: Congratulations!

Location: NY

EDD: I think around April 10, 2017

How far along: I think 4-5 weeks, I ovulated very late last cycle (never got a positive OPK and stopped testing on cycle day 20, so unsure how far I am)

First child? Yes!

First doctor appointment: Tomorrow, 8/4 for a pregnancy confirmation

Any symptoms so far? Cramps and sore boobs

Who have you told? My husband, sister and close work friend that knows that we've been trying. Planning to tell my parents, in-laws, and DH's siblings on Friday! We will then hold off on telling anyone else until further along.

I wish I didn't give up on the OPKs in July, but I figured I had to have missed my surge since it was cycle day 20 and no positive. I'm realizing now I just ovulated super late. I will definitely be asking for a dating scan to figure out how far along I am!

@yellowbeach: How exciting to get a due date! I'm excited and nervous too - I feel like every new pregnant woman must be! I'm trying to work on relaxing and staying stress-free.

@yellowbeach: That's fantastic that your IVF was successful! My husband's sister in law is currently going through an IVF cycle now.

I've learned that Google is extremely dangerous. I'm trying to get myself not to google everything anymore, it only causes stress! The nurse at my OB told me they always tell all of their patients who are trying to conceive or pregnant to stay off of google. I think nausea usually sets in around 6 weeks, so might not be in your head!

We will definitely find out the sex- I'm too much of a planner to not find it out. How about you?

@yellowbeach: We will definitely be happy either way too - I just want a healthy baby!

I was telling my husband before I found out I was pregnant that I hope we have twins! Mainly because I didn't want to deal with going through the stressful process of TTC again. The thought of twins gets him very nervous though!

Hi ladies, I am cautiously joining!

Location: Northeast

EDD: 4/7/16 based on my LMP.

How far along: I think I'll be 5 weeks tomorrow.

First child? Yes! It has been a somewhat long road (2 years, 3 IUIs and 2 IVFs).

First doctor appointment: 8/26 @ 8 weeks - I'm stressed about this because I actually got pregnant on an off cycle (not doing IVF), so my RE took 2 betas and then released me, I get why but I feel like I'm still an infertility patient and wish I could have an earlier appointment. I am of course thrilled to get this far either way but it feels weird! I want to be monitored!

Any symptoms so far? Cramping, some tiredness, definitely peeing more and not sleeping through the night.

Who have you told? My husband knows of course. We told our dogs. Because it took so long to get here I'm hesitant to tell people in case something happens and it takes just as long to get pregnant again. I may tell my mom, and best friend soon.

@PeaceLily: Ha! That made me giggle a little. I'm sure you will prove them right in just a short time at the US. And we hope you are right - do defecting to the March 2017 group!

@Cordie: As an IVFer myself, I totally understand your hesitation. This was our first cycle, and I keep waiting for something to go wrong. I think those of us with IF are just wired that way a bit more. As far as that long wait until your US, I asked my RE for a 3rd beta so I could know things were on track. I felt much better when I plotted it and saw we were moving along as expected. Maybe that's an option? In any regard, Welcome & Congratulations!

@Cordie: I got a blood test yesterday with the urine test and they are testing my HCG and progesterone. My sister had multiple chemical pregnancies due to low progesterone so I'm glad they wanted to check my levels. It's great you got it checked as well!

I'm concerned about the blood test results though because they think I'm 2 weeks further along in this pregnancy than I actually am, so of course my hormone levels will not be where they should be for 6 weeks since there's no way I'm 6 weeks. I'm hoping the fact that I told them I'm 4 weeks and when I ovulated will show them that I'm actually right based on the hormone levels. Part of me thinks I should have lied about my LMP to line up with when I ovulated since last cycle seemed like it was going to be about 40 days long, so obviously not the 28 days that they assume for every woman. I've never had a cycle as short as 28 days!

@yellowbeach: Last cycle was crazy. I was testing for ovulation and gave up when I got to cycle day 20 without a positive. I then had ovulation symptoms on cycle day 27, but didn't confirm that this was in fact when I ovulated, so I think it could be anywhere from cycle day 22-28, but the symptoms were pretty convincing so I'm going with that date. I usually ovulate around cycle day 18-20.

The nurse did seem to believe me and took notes based on what I said, but still stuck with 6 weeks for now. I'm assuming she will look at her notes after getting the test results and will see that I have irregular cycles/late ovulation.

I'm curious what women do in this situation that have like 70+ day cycles. Basing due date on LMP is kind of silly in my opinion.

Happy to join this board!

Location: Pennsylvania

EDD: 04/18/17

How far along: 4 weeks

First child? Second child!

First doctor appointment: August 30

Any symptoms so far? A little breast soreness, peeing more, odd pains here and there. Different from my previous pregnancy so far.

Who have you told? Only my husband and doctor's office!

Location: Michigan

EDD: April 21st according to pregnancy apps

How far along: 3weeks and 4days

First child? Third and rainbow baby!

First doctor appointment: no appointment set yet. Dr wants to set one up next week

Any symptoms so far? Headache and fatigue. That's about it

Who have you told? My best friend and that's it.

@yellowbeach: thank you. I'm very nervous this time around. I'm telling SO this weekend. I want to do something cute

@yellowbeach: no idea yet. Lol. Been watching YouTube videos trying to figure it out.

Just summarizing some of the important dates/appointments coming up these next few weeks:

08/11/2016: @YellowBeach 6wk (and 1st) US since IVF
08/26/2016: @Cordie’s first doctor appointment (8 weeks)
08/30/2016: @MOMTOLITTLEB’s first doctor appointment

If you have an upcoming appointment on the books, feel free to add yourself to the list!

Hi Ladies, I am moving over form the March 2017 board! We had our first ultrasound and I dated two weeks behind what we thought, but the doctor said everything looks perfect for 6weeks!

Location: PNW

EDD: 4/3/17

How far along: 6weeks 2 days

First Babe: The no fur kind, yes

First Appt: today, but I have a followup ultrasound next week to check everything again

Symptoms: nausea, fatigue and insomnia

Who have we told: Husband, best friend and a co-worker who schedules a lot of meetings for me

@littleblessings: thankfully not yet - knock on wood. It's the anxiety that's killing me. 1st US in 6 hrs! Not that I'm counting or anything

Eeeeek! We have a little bean measuring exact dates (we know bc this was IVF) at 6w1d with a nice strong heartbeat! We are so excited!!!

@yellowbeach - Congrats!!!

Location: NH
EDD: April 22nd
How far along: 3w5d
First child? 2nd, LO#1 turns one two weeks from today!
First doctor appointment: sept 7th
Any symptoms so far? super tired & a bit nauseous
Who have you told? just my husband and 1 good friend that lives across the country who's also pregnant. i'll probably tell my close friends in the next few weeks (basically whenever i see them in person).