IVF Pregnancies - Due in Spring 2012!

[storkgirl]

Hi There

I would love to connect with those having babies this spring.  I underwent a 3-day donor egg IVF transfer in August 2011 and am expecting twins in April 2012.  

Stork Girl

[soccermom2b]

I had my weekly check-up today and baby is still head-down, YAY!!!  No c-section!  The midwife estimates baby is more than 7 and less than 8lbs and I've been dilated at 1 cm for the last 3 weeks.  4 more days until due date and wondering when baby will make an appearance.  Any more birth stories out there?

[redhead68]

Well, I am 39 weeks and 2days pregnant. My baby weighs 6.5lb. and things seem to be back on track.My due date is 5/14
Don't believe the dr's all the time, they make plenty of mistakes. I do not want to be induced, our plan is to have natural childbirth.
Artificial induction usually leads to a cascade of chemical interventions. One of the main reasons they want to induce is because most of us are in the high risk category because of age. Our placenta's are older and there is risk of detachment from the baby. I still am a believer that our bodies know what to do and with all the technology we have, dr's are able to keep such a close watch on everything.
Anyway, what an exciting time for everyone. Let's all stay in touch !!!

[Scottishmummy]

Just checking in on everybody to see how your all doing???

[soccermom2b]

What is the reason for inducing early?  Don't they want to give your baby as long as possible to grow bigger?  If you do end up getting induced it will be on my due date!  Maybe we'll deliver the same day!  I will pray though that you start labor naturally.  I have heard from another lady that she went into labor spontaneously on the morning she was to be induced.  Keep us posted!

[Scottishmummy]

I am 37 weeks & 5 days, had ultrasound today, he is head down.. Phew..... But he said he is small in size and he will only weigh about 6lbs....he has booked me in to be induced on May 14th....... not looking forward to be induced so fingers crossed I go into labor myself...

Hope everyone else is feeling great. :-)

[soccermom2b]

Baby is still head down at today's check-up, yay!!!  But, the midwife told me baby is posterior or sunny-side-up so that usually means longer and more painful labor with a lot of back pain.  Can't win them all.  11 days til due date!