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Melissa Stephens
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| 06/26/2007 7:00 AM |
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List here any abbreviations you've seen used that pertain to trying to conceive, infertility, treatment, message boards in general, etc. Here are some off the top of my head:
ttc = trying to conceive
bbt = basal body temperature
dh = dear husband
ds = dear son
dd = dear daughter
RE = reproductive endocronologist
tww = two week wait (the time between ovulation and when you can take a pregnancy test)
dpo = days past ovulation (how many days since ovulation)
I know there are a ton more, but that's all I can come up with right now. Please add others if you know them!
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Melissa
wife to Rob
mommy to:
David, my 1st angel in heaven - born still October 23, 2003
C.J., my angel on earth - Sept. 29, 2005
Baby Stephens, my 2nd angel in heaven - June 30, 2008
Stanley, my fur-baby - miniature schnauzer, 4 years old |
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Cheryl Davis
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| 06/26/2007 10:29 AM |
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IUI- intrauterine insemination
This one I am very familiar with 
Cheryl |
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Melissa Stephens
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| 06/26/2007 11:36 AM |
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I can't believe I forgot that one!
IVF = invitro fertilization
BC = birth control
BCP = birth control pills
O = ovulate
CD = cycle day (which day of your cycle you are on)
BIL = brother-in-law
SIL = sister-in-law
MIL = mother-in-law
FIL = father-in-law
E2 = Estradiol
EDD = estimated due date
Endo = endometriosis
PCOS = Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
pg = pregnant
FET = frozen embryo transfer
HSG = hysterosalpingogram
ICSI - intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection
SA = semen analysis
s/b = stillbirth
IF = infertility
m/c = miscarriage
OHSS = ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
OPT = ovulation predictor test
HPT = home pregnancy test
These are the ones I'm most familiar with. There are lots more, so post away! The following website can be helpful: http://www.babysnark.com/glossary/glossary.asp |
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Melissa
wife to Rob
mommy to:
David, my 1st angel in heaven - born still October 23, 2003
C.J., my angel on earth - Sept. 29, 2005
Baby Stephens, my 2nd angel in heaven - June 30, 2008
Stanley, my fur-baby - miniature schnauzer, 4 years old |
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Jani Gusko
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| 12/17/2007 5:18 PM |
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Hi! I'm new here and will go to indroduce myself, but was wondering about "D and C"?
Thanks!
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Melissa Stephens
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| 12/21/2007 9:17 PM |
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Jani, yes, I forgot that one. It's one none of us ever wanted to have to know about. The definition below (which I found online) is obviously not complete as it does not mention that a D&C is often done after a baby dies in utero. Sometimes this is done to prevent the mother from having to endure a "natural" miscarriage at home. Other times it is done when the mother's body has not or can not rid itself of all tissue, etc. on it's own.
Dilation and Curettage (D&C) -- A procedure used to dilate (expand) the cervical canal and scrape out the lining and contents of the uterus. The procedure can be used to diagnose or treat the cause of abnormal bleeding and to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. |
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Melissa
wife to Rob
mommy to:
David, my 1st angel in heaven - born still October 23, 2003
C.J., my angel on earth - Sept. 29, 2005
Baby Stephens, my 2nd angel in heaven - June 30, 2008
Stanley, my fur-baby - miniature schnauzer, 4 years old |
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Lindsey Garvin
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| 03/08/2008 12:56 PM |
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| What is a cerclage and TTTS? Thanks Lindsey |
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Melissa Stephens
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| 03/09/2008 8:59 AM |
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| I'm not sure on the details about a cerclage except that it is a minor surgery where the cervix is kind of closed off in order to help prevent pre-term labor. If anyone else knows more, feel free to respond. Also, I have no idea about TTTS. Sorry about that. |
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Melissa
wife to Rob
mommy to:
David, my 1st angel in heaven - born still October 23, 2003
C.J., my angel on earth - Sept. 29, 2005
Baby Stephens, my 2nd angel in heaven - June 30, 2008
Stanley, my fur-baby - miniature schnauzer, 4 years old |
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Stephanie Fritts
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| 06/07/2008 12:58 PM |
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| It is a suture (stitch) that the OB sews through your cervix in order to keep it closed. As you get closer to term (usually around 35-36 weeks) the OB will remove the suture. |
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Stephanie Fritts
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| 06/07/2008 12:59 PM |
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| Could anyone give me advise on a salphingogram? I know about the procedure. Does it hurt? |
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Sharon G
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| 06/07/2008 2:14 PM |
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I remember that it was uncomfortable and caused cramps. I didn't want to do it again.
I didn't have any sharp pain though. There was some bleeding afterwards for a day or so.
I didn't have any blockages so I don't know if it feels differently if there is a blockage.
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Sharon G
Mother to two angels - Drew (S/B 12-07) & Baby G (M/C 09-08) |
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