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Hi ladies,

How is everyone doing? Where is everyone in their cycles? I hope everyone is doing well.

I had some bleeding/spotting yesterday so RE wanted me to come in today for an US and everything ended up being just fine. I'm only 5.5 weeks so didn't get to hear heartbeats but did see 2 perfect sacs with yolk. I feel so relieved. My next US is next Tuesday and then I should get to hear the heartbeats. Once I hear their little hearts I will feel so much better :-)

Twins!? Wow! Are you ready for that, thats double the work haha That's so amazing that it worked for you though, I hope everything keeps progressing well. I can imagine you're just over the moon right now :)

My donor starts stims on the 11th. I go in for bloodwork sometime in the next couple of weeks to check my lining and everything so hopefully I'm all good to go for a transfer in 4 weeks. DH had another SA last week, first one since stopping chemo 4 months ago and it came back with shit results. He's not producing any sperm, we're not sure if he's still coming back from chemo (it can take up to 2 years to get sperm back) or if it killed his ability completely. We were going to use our frozen either way, but were hoping to do 1/2 with fresh if it was possible. Just holding out some hope that the frozen sperm fertilizes just as well and we get some high numbers!

I think I am still kind of shocked. My nurse kind of warned me after my first beta bc it was pretty high but she said she had seen singletons that high as well. Might as well start and build my family all in one lol.

That's great she starts stims soon. Its so exciting and once she starts it will go fast and your transfer will be here before you know it. Will they call and update you with how she is progressing? If his numbers were good when frozen the sperm will do great. I used frozen sperm and 11/12 fertilized.

My sister had her baby on Friday and I was able to go see her and him for the first time in 8 months. Its amazing how much better I feel knowing I'm going to have babies of my own.

Lucky, congrats on the exciting news!! Glad all was ok with the spotting too. So excited that you have 2 little beans in there!! I know you've been TTC for awhile and you absolutely deserve these little bundles of joy!! Please keep us posted :)

Thank you Sarah. I am very excited. It really just doesn't seem real yet. I hope all is going well with you and your pregnancy. You are getting close to meeting your little one :-)

Yep, the first trimester is so unique-you are always thinking about your little one and making life choices that are best for you and the babe, but it doesn't seem real for awhile. I was pretty laid-back during the first trimester but was certainly glad to be "out of the woods" and know everything was ok.

Yes! We are planning to induce either the 7th or 8th of September, depending on when DH flies in....I can't believe we are approaching the 1 month mark! I have loved being pregnant, but we are so excited to meet our little girl!!

Sarah I bet you are ready. Did you have nausea your first trimester? Mine started Saturday and seems to start really early in the morning and go until mid afternoon. I'm trying to find a way to stay ahead of it. I feel great in the evenings.

Praying everything continues to go well for you and you get to see that little girl very soon :-)

I actually didn't have any nausea...this pregnancy has been super easy. I had about 2-3 weeks of debilitating fatigue in the first trimester, but that's it....

Some women have found that their prenatals caused some of the nausea, so they would take the vitamins before bed. Not sure if that's an option to try? Also, anything bland (saltines, ginger ale, etc.) would probably help in the morning and then you can eat a more "normal" and substantial meal once it subsides. The babies will get the nutrients they need. Some women can't even keep food down at all but the babies are ok...it's still really early in their development and coupled with the prenatals, they'll get what they need :) Hopefully the nausea goes away soon for you!!

Checking in-Lucky, how did your US go?!

Sarah it went well. I heard both heartbeats, baby A was 123 and baby B was 126, it was so amazing:-) I felt some relief. I wonder at what point I will stop worrying lol.

How are you doing? Getting closer :-)

How is everyone else?