When I see my OB/GYN in a few weeks, I am going to ask about the P17 shots. I'm hoping to make it to term with Cashew. http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/pretermlabor_progesterone.html

After IVF, some couples get pregnant without help. In a study, among the parents who'd had a baby through IVF, 17 percent later had another child without assistance. I feel blessed to have been given this gift. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/03/us-after-ivf-pregnant-idUSBRE84212L20120503

05/24- Cashew measured perfectly this morning at 8w!

HR was 147! One more appointment with Dr. Buyalos on 06/06.

The onesie I've ordered (in Kiwi) for Sadie Rose.http://www.cafepress.com/mf/18887256/butterfly-big-sister-to-be_bodysuit

Here is a bedding set I love. Sadie Rose's theme is butterflies. If we have another girl, I love the idea of a bunny theme with the walls painted in sage.http://www.albeebaby.com/kids-line-bunny-meadow-6-piece-crib-bedding-set.html

Currently 6w 6d and was able to see the beautiful lightning bug heartbeat. Cashew measured 6w 4d.

 

 

Because my progesterone levels are still on the lower side, we decided to use the PIO shots again (they have a much better absorption rate).



First PIO shot is all filled and ready to go. David thought he'd forgotten how to give the shot to me but did perfect!

Introducing Cashew! It's still too early for a heartbeat, but it was great to see the gestational sac and fetal pole. Dr. Buyalos estimated my due date at 01/03/2013. Since Sadie Rose's nickname is Peanut, we wanted to give this baby another nut nickname. David came up with Cashew. Results are in..hcg went up to 6300!

My first blood test on 05/06 showed my hcg level at 1900. My progesterone was low at 15, so I was started on prometrium. Beta on 05/08 was 2,835 and progesterone went up to 19. I also started baby aspirin.

David and I got the shock of our lives on 05/04/2012. My period was 5 days late.