Sensitive Post: 12.5 weeks and expecting twins

[cryst4l]

Hi All, I havent been posting for a while but just wanted to share my news - So after suffering a mmc in the Summer with my 1st ivf cycle, I went for round 2 and happy to announce that I am now pregnant and expecting twins in June 2019. I have had scans each week as I am still petrified and anxious but all is looking good so far, touchwood. This round felt a lot better pain wise and for those that have followed my journey know that I suffer from severe endometriosis which aggrevates the ivf cycle. My husband and I are happy although still feel we have lots more hurdles to overcome. Thank you to all of you that have given me the strength and support to continue with this fertility battle and for all your valuable advice. Also to all the endo sufferers on here, please don't give up! If I can do it, you can too. (I was initially told that I won't ever be able to have childen or carry a child due to my condition). It isnt always a walk in the park but sheer determination and having a great fertility Dr has helped me. This journey can be so lonely but this forum has been fantastic. Thank you 💕xx

[HollieW]

Congratulations! Great news. You will have your hands full in 2019 xx

[cryst4l in reply to HollieW]

Thanks Hollie, I know I will be very busy. Xx

[HollieW in reply to cryst4l]

You will be but in the best possible way! Xx

[Hidden]

Huge congratulations, such lovely news so happy for you ❤️As fellow endometriosis sufferer not easy managing endo with TTC/fertility treatment. Well done for sharing gives other endo sufferers hope ❤️ it makes such a difference having a good fertility doctor 👍

I’m also due in June- the 1st June ❤️ xoxo

[cryst4l in reply to Hidden]

Aw thanks so much Jess. It has been a real nightmare for us hasnt it. But so pleased for you too - hope you are getting on well with the pregnancy? I think I will be delivering around 37 weeks the drs said so it will be in may most likely. Xx💕

[Hidden]

That's brilliant news. Congratulations xx

[cryst4l in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Camillage. Xx

[Cinderella5]

Oh my goodness this is amazing news cryst4l! Im so happy for you both, congratulations!! Wishing you all the best for the rest of your pregnancy.xx

[cryst4l]

Aw thanks Cinderella, shocking right! Still probably dont quite get that its really happening. What a draining journey we have all been on. But there is an end in sight. I hooe you are well xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to cryst4l]

Shocking in a wonderful way Im sure!! It sure is a journey of sorts....too long of a journey!xx

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

I’m so pleased for you x

[cryst4l in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Thanks Lizzie xx

[Minchoo]

Oh my god!!! I am so happy for you!!!!! What a blessing. Yessssss girl I knew it would be ok! How many times did I say to you??? I am so happy for you. Everything crossed for you! I am on the quite side too. Just working away. Looking to get a scan soon. Then think about next steps. Keep in touch. Keep positive xx

[cryst4l]

Aw thanks minchoo. I know, it is a real blessing. Hope you are doing ok. You will get there, dont give up. If you need to chat, you can pm me xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi crystal. Time to start and relax, and enjoy your pregnancy. Lovely to hear all is going well. Double trouble on its way! Diane

[cryst4l in reply to DianeArnold]

Aw thanks Diane. Got lots to look forward to hey. I finish work today and off for 4 weeks so it will be a nice break. ☺ hope you are well and enjoying the christmas month xx💕

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to cryst4l]

Thanks Crystal. Yes thanks, but extremely busy at work. Looking forward to a break too in another week. Take care. Diane xx

[cryst4l in reply to DianeArnold]

That will be lovely. Have a great Christnas and a good well deserved break. Thank you for all your support xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to cryst4l]

xx

[Hidden]

Fantastic news, many many congratulations, I really hope you can start to relax soon and just chill mentally and physically xx

[cryst4l in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Daisy. I hope I can soon too🤞xx

[Suzannah1985]

Congratulations xx

[cryst4l in reply to Suzannah1985]

Thano you xx

[Sfarre]

Big congratulations to you!! I also have extensive endo and am now pregnant, clearly the IVF treatments can prove consultants wrong! Best of luck with the rest of your pregnancy. xx

[cryst4l in reply to Sfarre]

Thanks sfarre. Congrats to you too. So true right. The consultants are not always right. Good luck with everything xx

[Saya85]

That's wonderful ! Congratulations and twins too!

That's a slap in the face for all the naysayers 🤣

Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes smoothly

We would be delighted with twins with this transfer but I don't know how I would ever relax either! Don't blame you having weekly scans xx

[cryst4l in reply to Saya85]

Thanks Saya. So true! Just relax and everything will go ok for you. I didnt even think i'd manage the one baby so just expect the unexpected lol. Good luck xx

[Core]

Congratulations xx

[cryst4l in reply to Core]

Thanks Core xx

[Sweets1]

Lovely news, congratulations and good luck xx

[cryst4l in reply to Sweets1]

Thank you so much xx

[Leesara]

How wonderful

Huge congratulations to yoy

[cryst4l in reply to Leesara]

Thank you x

[Gemz29]

Congratulations....💕. Was this your first scan? Such wonderful news xx

[cryst4l in reply to Gemz29]

Thanks Gemz. No it was my 6th scan. I was so worried so I did scans every week xx

[Gemz29 in reply to cryst4l]

Oh really, I’m hoping to get a positive tomorrow when my Af is due I’ve read online you can pay for a scan from 6 weeks.... my clinic scan said they would scan me in 3 weeks making that 7 weeks xx

[cryst4l in reply to Gemz29]

Yes my first scan was at 7 weeks with the clinic. Then i went to the other 5 privately and the 12 wk scan with the nhs. Aw bless you, fingers xed for tmrw. Lets get that positive xx

[Gemz29 in reply to cryst4l]

I could never imagine seeing twins.... how exciting. Was your 7 week scan really clear? fingers crossed🤞🏻. Xx

[cryst4l in reply to Gemz29]

It was clear in terms of the 2 sacs and that was something inside both. Bit the fetus's are so tiny at 7 wks so you a see tiny little beans. But its amazing to see how they develop each week and when they start looking like babies with their organs forming. Xx

[L2213]

Huge congratulations to you, lovely to hear news like this, thank you for sharing. I also have endometriosis and due to start ivf in the new year, great to hear success stories. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy xxx

[cryst4l in reply to L2213]

Aw thank you l2213. Giving others hope is a great feeling. I never thought it would happen. You will get you dream. Stay strong, focussed, and believe. We will not let endo beat us. Good luck xx

[L2213 in reply to cryst4l]

Thank you so much, so happy that you that you got your dream. Wishing you all the best xxx

[Scarlett13]

Great to hear a positive storyX thanks for sharing x how amazing you’re having twins!!! ❤️

[cryst4l in reply to Scarlett13]

For sure it is amazing. Xx

[Kelz84]

Congratulations crystal41. I’m also a endometriosis sufferer. I have my otd tomorrow. I’ve done a few home tests and they have come up positive. So yes there is hope for us all. Twins is fantastic news. Enjoy your fabulous news and journey to motherhood. What a fantastic Christmas present xx

[cryst4l]

Thanks kelz. It is the best xmas gift. Good luck for tomorrow. You will get good news. Stay positive xx

[Masha111]

Hi cryst41

Double congratulations💖💖👍🙏

Glad you had reassurance scans for peace of mind. Hope you are ok emotionally, mentally and physically. How exciting for you both!!! Such great news. Thanks for sharing. Try and relax now and take each day as it comes. People think May/June is ages away. It isnt...it will come round quick. Your babies will be here in your arms before you know it (God willing) ♡♡🤞💖

[cryst4l in reply to Masha111]

Thanks a lot Masha. It is a double dream for sure. Am in a much better place now thank you, both physically and mentally. I know, May/June is not actually that far away really. I think thats all we need to do, take each day as it comes. Xx💕