Things are going well. I'm getting use to the minor discomforts and use to the fact that I'm PG. It's been hard to accept because with acceptance comes trusting that all will be well. We all know that for us being PG does not mean the worry and the obsessing will end. Will it ever, who knows.
I've been so excited because on Saturday I stop my PIO, suppositories and start weaning off the dexamethasone. I was relieved that there wouldn't be any more shots and then I get a call yesterday from the RE's nurse stating that I tested positive for MTHFR type A & C. I have to be on Heparin until I'm 32 weeks PG (2 shots a day). It seems I will be on meds forever but it's a small price to pay to ensure that the babies will be safe.
As much as I want to trust that things will go well with the pregnancy at times I'm flooded with anxiety and must admit that lately I've been having dead baby thoughts. We have our 1st trimester screening next Wed, 6/28 and I'm scared that we will get bad news. I know it's normal but then I feel guilty for having the DBT. I start questioning whether something is wrong with me but then I come back to reality.
The bloating seems to have subsided a bit and now I'm just fat. I caved in and purchased a few maternity slacks for work. I plan on telling after next week's appointment. With the weather getting hot it's getting harder to hide the belly.
Have a good week!
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Jessigirl commented at 5:27 PM~
I will continue to pray for you and for the appointment next week to go smoothly. Please update us afterwards. And HOLY COW 10 weeks pg. Before you know it, they will both be in your arms!
Jess
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Krista commented at 6:06 PM~
Hi Liz, nice to hear the update, have been thinking about you and praying that things are ok. Will keep you and the babies in my prayers. Good luck next week.
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Nico commented at 8:04 PM~
I'm really glad to hear that things are still A-OK with you. As you say, DBT's are completely normal, so don't feel one iota guilty.
I'm so glad they tested you for MTHFR now and have you on heparin as a preventative, rather than waiting until something awful had happened.
I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts for a positive outcome next week!
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commented at 9:23 PM~
Good to hear from you. Glad things are going well. The DBTs are normal so don't be too hard on yourself. Sorry to hear you have MTHFR but SO glad it was detected. Looking forward to next week's update...which will be good news. Take care!!!!
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commented at 9:48 PM~
I'm so glad to hear that all continues to go well with your pregnancy. Don't feel too guilty about the DBTs. When I was first struggling with DBTs, I would try to remind myself that it wasn't intuition but fear that I was experiencing. And fear is normal given all you've been through.
Good luck with next Wednesday's appointment!
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commented at 9:55 PM~
Glad things are going well. I know the waiting is anxiety provoking but I know next week's u/s will bring good news. Take care of the lil ones!!!!
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Rebecca commented at 12:22 AM~
Wow, time goes fast! I can't believe you're 10 weeks already.
Is there any way you can find out if your insurance will cover Lovenox instead of heparin? I don't have any personal experience with either one yet, but from what I understand, the Lovenox causes less bruising, you don't have to have as much bloodwork monitoring and you only have to do one injection a day instead of two. I have one of the MTHFR's and Factor V Leiden, so I'll be starting Lovenox next month when my cycle gets underway.
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commented at 8:33 AM~
I have been keeping up with your blog, because we are exactly the same week PG (although I am having twins). Because of my recurrent losses, I had been tested before and actually started heparin when I was pretty sure I was pregnant because of all of the symptoms I was having (3 weeks pg). When I started seeing my OB at 6 weeks, he switched me to Lovenox - which has been wonderful, mainly because it is ONE shot a day. My doctor said that he will switch me back to heparin near the end of my pregnancy. I definitely recommend Lovenox, but if your insurance doesn't pay for it, it will be expensive ($300 plus for a months supply). My stomach definitely doesn't look as bad as when I was taking heparin, but there is still some brusing and soreness. Best of luck with your pregnancy!
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commented at 8:37 AM~
Well, I was mistaken, you are having twins, too. Congrats!
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Allie commented at 8:54 AM~
Liz, I completely understand your fears. I'm already having terrible miscarriage dreams. I don't know if the fear will ever go away. I have a feeling it's here to stay. I'm praying for your 6/28 appt. Can't wait to hear how those babies look! xoxoxo
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M commented at 10:57 AM~
10 weeks! Only 3 more to go til the second trimester. I'd like to tell you that your worries will subside then, but mine haven't and I'm 25 weeks along.
I think it is completely normal considering all we've gone through to get to this point.
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commented at 1:01 PM~
Glad you updated and things are going well. Your feelings are normal and unfortunately won't go away. How lucky the ferties are that they don't have to worry about all that we do.
Things are going well so that is always a good sign. If you can switch to Lovenox that would be great. Wishing you the best on Wed.
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Liz commented at 1:17 PM~
Rebecca, Tonya, and Dee thanks for suggesting Lovenox. I will definitely discuss it with my RE. I'll try to finish the Heparin I have unless the bruising gets too bad.
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Fertility Faux Pas commented at 4:23 PM~
I'm on heparin and it doesn't totally suck. I've found that injecting it into my belly hurt alot, so I use the side of my thigh or my rear end. I'm +APA, so I'm still on baby aspirin too. Whatever it takes, right? Besides, I'll take that dinky sub-cutaneous needle any day over PIO.
The DBTs are terrible, but normal. Wishing you tons of good luck for your next ultrasound...
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Sue commented at 7:21 PM~
Hi! I just found your blog. I tested positive for MTHFR A and C as well. I'm on heparin, but my doctor also prescribed 4 mg of folic acid, too (the usual pills are 400 mcg). Do your own research and talk to your doctor to see what he/she thinks. Trust me...I'm on so many pills and shots, sometimes I think I'm going to scream, but hopefully it will all be worth it (I'm a recurrent miscarrier and am now 6 weeks pg with twins, possibly triplets, through an egg donor).
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commented at 8:43 AM~
One more post - I wanted to give you further info on how much the Lovenox costs (I had to get a refill today) - the total cost for a months supply is a little over $950 - thank goodness my insurance covers most of this (I only have to pay $60). Just wanted to let you know.
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beagle commented at 3:24 PM~
Sorry for the DBT's but glad that you are doing so well. Best of luck at the appointment!
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commented at 8:10 PM~
Good to hear from you. Glad things are going well. I know it must be hard to stay optimistic but remember all is going well. Sorry about the MTHFR but it's good that you will be starting treatment. Hope it isn't too bad. Good luck on Wed.
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commented at 1:00 PM~
Hi, Liz,
I am the producer and director of a documentary on infertility and in vitro fertilization entitled Technostorks. Information about the film is available at http://www.technostorks.com
The film just won an award for Best Health Documentary at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival.
It would be great if we you could include information about the film in your blog.
Congratulations!
Best,
Andrei Kirilenko.
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Jessigirl commented at 1:52 PM~
How was your screening yesterday? I am really anxious to hear that the babies and you are doing well! Please let us know.
Jess
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Heather P. commented at 4:50 PM~
Ask about Lovenox injections it is almost the same as heprin. However it is better because you don't need to be on so much extra calcium. That is what I took up until week 36 then moved back to heprin for delivery! Good Luck
Heather
