Hi! Just wondering how many of you IVF mums had your babies early, even just a few weeks? Through this board I know lots of ladies who have been successful with IVF, but I am noticing a trend in babies arriving early....

This should be interesting to see. I had 31wk twins, were going to be born at 26wks but the placenta hung in for an extra 5wks thank goodness.

Eva was born at 39wks, elective caesarean

Thanks Callog, I am quite interested too!!!

My DS (IVF) was born at 33 weeks 6 days after a very quick (30 minute labour) and my DD (TER) was dragged out via emergency C section at 39weeks 6 days!

We went to term, induction at 40 weeks exactly, due to reduced liquor. being IVF they weren't going to let me go past 41 weeks. I went with a MW only.

My little one was breech so came out at 38weeks 6days by c-section. I had an OB through the clinic.

Nice to see you Clemmy!

Thanks for all your responses!

Hi MalakaisMumma

DS was born at 39 weeks - the OB had told me he would not let me go past my due date because of my age (41 at the time). Apparently, in older women, the placenta becomes less efficient at passing food and nutrients towards the end of pregnancy.

My DD (IVF) was born at 41 weeks, yes a full week late.
There was NO mention of her being induced because of IVF, just that they wouldn't let me go over 12 days past due date (thank goodness). She wasn't induced though, arrived in her own time.

Just over 38 weeks due to breech - elective c-section.

DD born 31+4 weeks but measuring more like 28/29 weeks due to severe preeclampsia. Interestingly I have discovered that antiphospholipid antibodies can cause preeclampsia. A lot of IVFers seem to have some levels of this - usually found when testing for the Colorado protocol. Clexane/heparin and aspirin can help but you need very good monitoring through pregnancy.

DD1 was IVF and tried to come out on her own at 41 + 2weeks but got stuck (brow presented) as must have been so excited to finally come out she was trying to look to see where she was going. Ended up with an emergency caesar.

Hey MM, great idea very interesting! I had heard also that they don't let IVFers go over there due date but it seems they do.

Libra, I have heard that too, and think it might be a Chch thing lol!

My obs was SK from FAA and I was not going to be allowed past my due date. Although high blood pressure meant we had a c-section a week and a half early.
I think it depends on your LMC really.

Tina

Yay congratualtions MM on making it here!! That is fabulous news!! This is an interesting thread!!

Our DD was breech and I went into labour at 32 weeks with her and they stopped it in hospital, then the same happened again just under 2 weeks later - with repeat hospital stay etc.... Then she ran out of fluid and she was born by c/section at 36+3 weeks.

Oh and we had a private Ob in Wgtn and we wouldn't have been allowed over our due date either being IVF.


All the best for a long boring pregnancy MM!!

Thanks Cocobean. I am hoping for a long and boring pregnancy, but Ive been around these boards enough to know that doesnt always happen! That plus a younger sister born at 28 weeks lol!!!

All the very best of luck for your current cycle.

Hi MM

I know I dont fit on here but.......

When we had our short donor egg pregnancy I was going to be induced at 36 weeks. Due to my age, IVF and also losing a baby at full term. Our SP said itll be the same for future pregnancies too. (c-section)

MM Cant believe youre over 15 weeks already!

Trudes you do so fit here, you are a mama like the rest of us.

Thanks for sharing what your spec had said. I have an appt with the hospital ob to discuss soon, will let you know what they say!

Yep almost 16 weeks... crazy!!!!

Cant believe you are so far along MM, I know how it feels that the time is going slowly but it does speed up believe me!!! Caitlin is approaching 6mths and feels like only yesterday I got my BFP

Thanks MM

Youre a wonderful person XXx

Wow - Great to see you are pregnant MM. I remember you from my time on TTC#1 forum! I really hope you have a smooth and hassle free pregnancy. I was induced at 37 weeks due to my blood pressure etc. Mind you with twins that is considered full term.

MiniAqua, that is SOOOO eerie. Two days ago I was wondering who it was that used to be on our board that had ACC funded IVF due to their hubby's accident! And here you are! How are the twins going? What did you have? I bet they make up for all heart ache of IF hey!

Hello again! We had a boy and a girl and they are absolutley delightful. We couldn't be happier.

I was induced at 38wks - mainly because my body was struggling but I probably could have gone another week but I wasn't keen. It was getting hard to move!

Just to finish this thread! I was induced at 40 weeks, my choice, and Roman arrived at 40w1d!