Their Buns Were In My Oven

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Carrie has been moved into ICU this morning. Please continue to pray for her.

Commonly used acronyms for surrogacy

2WW = 2-Week Wait
AF = Aunt Flo (menstruation)
AWOL = A Woman On Lupron
BCP = Birth Control Pills
BW, b/w = Bloodwork
C# = Cycle Number
CD = Cycle Day
CF = Cervical Fluid or Cystic Fibrosis
CM = Cervical Mucus
COH = Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
CP = Cervical Position
CVS = Chorionic Villae Sampling
D&C = Dilation & Curettage
DE = Donor Eggs
DPO = Days Post-Ovulation
DPR = Days Post-Retrieval
DPT = Days Post-Transfer
DP3DT = Days Post 3-Day Transfer
DP3DT = Days Post 5-Day Transfer
Dx = Diagnosis
E2 = Estradiol
EB, EMB = Endometrial Biopsy
ED = Egg Donor
EDD = Estimated Due Date
EPT = Early Pregnancy Test
ET = Embryo Transfer
FET = Frozen Embryo Transfer
FHR = Fetal Heart Rate
FIP = Former Intended Parents
FSH = Follicle Stimulating Hormone
GC = Gestational Carrier
GS = Gestational Surrogate
GTT = Glucose Tolerance Test
hCG, HCG = Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HPT = Home Pregnancy Test
HSC = Hysteroscopy
HSG = Hysterosalpingogram
IF = Infertility or Intended Father
IM = Intra-muscular (WRT injections) or Intended Mother
IOR = Immature Oocyte Retrieval
IP = Intended Parent
IVF = In Vitro Fertilization
LAP = Laparoscopy
LH = Luteinizing Hormone
LMP = Last Menstrual Period (start date)
LP = Luteal Phase
MC, m/c, misc. = Miscarriage
M/S = Morning Sickness
O, OV = Ovulation
OB = Obstetrician
OB/GYN = Obstetrician/Gynecologist
OHSS = Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
OTC = Over The Counter
PCOS = Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PG = Pregnant
PIO = Progesterone in Oil
PIP = Potential Intended Parents
PROM = Premature Rupture of Membranes
RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist
Rx = Prescription
s/b, S/B = Stillbirth
SM = Surrogate Mom
TL = Tubal Ligation
TR = Tubal Reversal
TS = Traditional Surrogate
TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TTC = Trying to Conceive
Tx = Treatment
US, u/s = Ultrasound
WNL = Within Normal Limits

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