Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Tammy, I took fertility drugs (clomid), had a trigger injection of Hcg and then had IUI. We ended up with only one (beginning the process with 12 (TWELVE!!) follicles! lol What would 12 be considered? (beides a litter?) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 I've noticed that, too. I don't know if there's ever been a poll done. We're trying to conceive baby #2 now, and I'd LOVE to have twins! Hubby would faint, I think, LOL! Enjoy your pregnancy! Shari A in KS WLS 8/99 Mommy to Cadence 4/19/04 Question on NUMBER I would like to know if there has been a poll done on the number of pregnancies after WLS that resulted in multiple births. I have noticed many stating twins quite regularly and I was curious if it is possible the rapid weight loss makes you that much more fertile. My husband says he keeps dreaming of twins. I told he to hush. I have three already. I am 5 week preg with #4. I could only imagine his face if this were true. Well anyway thanks for your time and I will appreciate all replies. Tammy Lap ryn 10-29-03 -84 # 5 weeks pregnant Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 I was preg with twins after WLS Sharon in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Oh yeah....and we did use clomid on this pregnancy also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 There could be a few twin producing factors... Age: Many of post WLS women are in their 30s and the older you are when you conceive, the more the chance of twins. Hormones: In the case of fraternal twins, its possible that the large amounts of estrogen being released with fat cells could cause monthly releases of more than one egg. This theory wouldn't hold any truth for identicals. God *smile*: I like to believe I am be doubly rewarded for finally taking a positive hold on my health. This theory is just fun for me to think about. Toi Lap RNY 12/31/02 Babies expected in July Boy/Girl Twins ~ YIPPPPEEEEE!!!! > I would like to know if there has been a poll done on the number of > pregnancies after WLS that resulted in multiple births. I have > noticed many stating twins quite regularly and I was curious if it > is possible the rapid weight loss makes you that much more fertile. > My husband says he keeps dreaming of twins. I told he to hush. I > have three already. I am 5 week preg with #4. I could only imagine > his face if this were true. Well anyway thanks for your time and I > will appreciate all replies. > > Tammy > Lap ryn 10-29-03 > -84 # > 5 weeks pregnant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Shari, You are already trying for #2 baby?! Woman! You are amazing! LOL! Though there is interest on both my part and hubby, I have yet to find the energy, LOL! Right now my only priorities are nursing and sleep, and in that order, I don't have the energy for much else though unfortunately I have to force myself to go to appointments and continue with my life. Good luck TTC! Re: Question on NUMBER I've noticed that, too. I don't know if there's ever been a poll done. We're trying to conceive baby #2 now, and I'd LOVE to have twins! Hubby would faint, I think, LOL! Enjoy your pregnancy! Shari A in KS WLS 8/99 Mommy to Cadence 4/19/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 , Joy on the other group was breastfeeding when she got pregnant for baby #2 and this one she is currently pregnant for God Bless, Robin, NorthEastern, NY Age- 41 EDD- July 27th, 2004 IT'S A BOY!!!!!! Mommy to: & (twin boys 8 years), Madison, daughter, 5 years and Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988) Gastric Bypass Surgery- October 18th 2002 Start-378, current- 246(pregnant) goal 170 after baby It's a BOY!!!!! Emerson Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 , From my experience and what I have read, breast-feeding delays the first period for awhile, but doesn't keep it at bay all the time. Your periods may be sporadic, and breast-feeding appears to be a fairly reliable method of birth control (note the fairly in there) while it is the baby's main and only source of food. You are supplying a TON of food for the baby and your body and hormones are still in overdrive. Once you begin introducing foods, cereals, etc. and your milk production goes down a bit the chances for pregnancy get greater and your periods will become a bit more regular. Of course, you could always be one of the few who get pregnant in the first few months while breast-feeding. My best friend breast-fed her first and a little over a year after (while still breast-feeding) became pregnant again. She breast-fed her first all the way through the second pregnancy and tandem-fed once the second was born for about 4-6 months. Of course, by the the oldest was a little over 2 so he wasn't nursing a whole lot, but she didn't have any problems. I'm not sure how our bodies would handle that with the malabsorption and extra nutrition requirements we already have, though...and I doubt our doctors would recommend or even agree with that. Who knows ::shrugs:: Anyway, I know this is much more than you were looking for, but just thought I would throw in my 0.02. Take care and love that baby!! Mandi in Concord, NC Postop Distal RNY 32 weeks with #4 (and ABSOLUTELY THE LAST!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Amazing? LOL Noooo..probably closer to insane. Because of my PCOS and my age, (an ancient 34 lol), my OB told us we could go ahead and get started if we wanted more kids. We just don't really have the luxury of time to be able to say, " Well, we will have another baby next yr. " It's going to be unpredictable and may not happen at all. I had to stop breastfeeding, which may be part of the reason I'm not fighting being so tired. Cadence usually sleeps 5-6 hrs at night and is a very easygoing baby. She hardly ever cries. She just had her first set of shots today. She's doing really well. She is 9lbs 11oz, and 22 inches long. She was born in the 25th percentile and is now up to the 40th percentile. Her Dr said she is developmentally advanced and doing stuff that babies who are 4-6 months old might be expected to be doing. Thanks for wishing us luck TTC...we will definitely need it! Shari WLS 8/99 Mommy to Cadence 4/19/04 Re: Question on NUMBER I've noticed that, too. I don't know if there's ever been a poll done. We're trying to conceive baby #2 now, and I'd LOVE to have twins! Hubby would faint, I think, LOL! Enjoy your pregnancy! Shari A in KS WLS 8/99 Mommy to Cadence 4/19/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Shari, I'm going to be 34 this July so I'm feeling the pressure too, LOL! Glenn and I decided that we aren't going to do anything to prevent pregnancy and just see what happens. I'm curious at how much nursing prevents pregnancy, maybe I should ask my OB when I see him at the end of this month. When should we expect to have our first period after giving birth? I'm guessing nursing suppresses that first period longer than if I wasn't? I guess I should be getting organized about all this soon eh? Watch us get pregnant and deliver close to the same time again, would that be funny!? LOL! Axelrod Re: Question on NUMBER I've noticed that, too. I don't know if there's ever been a poll done. We're trying to conceive baby #2 now, and I'd LOVE to have twins! Hubby would faint, I think, LOL! Enjoy your pregnancy! Shari A in KS WLS 8/99 Mommy to Cadence 4/19/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 Thanks guys for the info. Hannah is 9 weeks now and I have had no indication of my period coming back any time soon. I will talk to my OB next week and ask him all the fun info about when it is safe to get preggers again considering I'm breastfeeding and taking in to consideration that I have had WLS, then I will let you guys know what he says. Maybe I will ask him to consult with my perinatologist before he gives me a definitive answer. Re: Question on NUMBER , From my experience and what I have read, breast-feeding delays the first period for awhile, but doesn't keep it at bay all the time. Your periods may be sporadic, and breast-feeding appears to be a fairly reliable method of birth control (note the fairly in there) while it is the baby's main and only source of food. You are supplying a TON of food for the baby and your body and hormones are still in overdrive. Once you begin introducing foods, cereals, etc. and your milk production goes down a bit the chances for pregnancy get greater and your periods will become a bit more regular. Of course, you could always be one of the few who get pregnant in the first few months while breast-feeding. My best friend breast-fed her first and a little over a year after (while still breast-feeding) became pregnant again. She breast-fed her first all the way through the second pregnancy and tandem-fed once the second was born for about 4-6 months. Of course, by the the oldest was a little over 2 so he wasn't nursing a whole lot, but she didn't have any problems. I'm not sure how our bodies would handle that with the malabsorption and extra nutrition requirements we already have, though...and I doubt our doctors would recommend or even agree with that. Who knows ::shrugs:: Anyway, I know this is much more than you were looking for, but just thought I would throw in my 0.02. Take care and love that baby!! Mandi in Concord, NC Postop Distal RNY 32 weeks with #4 (and ABSOLUTELY THE LAST!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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