August IVF -ers! - Fertility / Infertility / IVF

travelcat7

Sep 07, 2010

To: all

Purple - I am so sorry.  Like Sisi, I don't know what else to say except that we are thinking about you and are here if you need anything at all.

Anne - Welcome.  The numbers sound good so far.  Praying that everything stays on schedule and you'll have lots of good quality embryos to choose for your transfer.

Sisi - I'm so excited that it it time for your retrieval.   My prayers will be with you during the procedure and hoping you get a lot of embies to fertilize.

As for me, I have my blood pregnancy test tomorrow.  I had off and on cramps yesterday so I am not feeling too positive.  This morning I had a little pinkish spot when I went to the bathroom.  My RE said it's normal to have a bit at this point as I have been on the suppositories for a while now.  She said not to worry.  Ha!  Easy for her to say. :)  I am realistic by nature and not expecting anything from the blood test.  I have had no symptoms other than the progesterone symptoms.  Still trying to hold out a little hope, but feeling sad and scared for another negative test.  Sorry, just wanted to vent for a moment here where you ladies will understand.  I don't want to upset my husband too much as he is already worried about this whole process and how much I have had to go through.  He's very sweet & supportive so that is good regardless of the outcome.

Well, take care ladies.  Hope all is well with the rest of you that I didn't mention specifically.

Rozy_Rozy

Sep 08, 2010

To: all

Hey everyone,
Just checking in to let you all know i'm thinking about you on your different times of the cycle, i really miss to hear ur news :) even if some of them are sad, we r here to support each others...this forum is giving us more faith and more power to fight our destiny to become a mom!

Levi &Purple & Nshapland & Lovewdw -- i am really sorry! i can feel what ur both going through, but life is full of ups and downs :( keep faith honey, and think that u won't give up, u will keep trying and trying...and be sure that one day u r going to have this baby (when GOD see it's a good timing) :)

Travelcat-- yaaay! finally tomorrow :):) i hope it's positive, praying for you! and don't worry about the cramps, it's a good sign babe, i used to have severe cramps, and i still have till now these little pinkish spots from time to time, and my result was positive.

firstandlast72-- Congratulation!!!! :D

Sissi-- Best of luck in ur retrieval Sisi :) stay relaxed!

CL74-- Hey!! how r you feeling? miss to hear ur news

MHV-- well that's a good news to know :D good luck...Praying for you from all my heart...it's workiiiing! :)

Zoe2308

Sep 08, 2010

To: al

Hi everybody.

We got our test results, and unfortunatly it was not our time yet..
Dr wants me to go back in Oct to put the embroys back that was frozen. But the way I am feeling now I don't know? I am really not feeling all that positive at the moment....

To all of you that got good positive results, I am so glad for you! Look after yourselfs and stay healthy!!

Maybe next time!! And lots of baby dust to all of us!

firstandlast72

Sep 08, 2010

To: Everyone

Thank you for the congrats and prayers... I know I still have a ways to go. I did bloodwork yesterday, HCG was 750. I was told to continue progesterone (yuk) and then retest blood work next Tues... so still have to WAIT....I guess it's all a part of it...

I'm sorry for those of you who did not get positive results. I know how much you wanted this. I'll be praying for you still to whatever you decide.

Has anyone gone to another Forum about getting pregnant through IVF?

peppypeep

Sep 08, 2010

To: Everyone

Trying to keep up with everyone's news.

Some of you I added to the list but don't have your info yet.  If you want to be included just post your info or message me. Looking for age and cycle type (if you like).

nichumangel: 38 (39 in december) September IVFr
journey2motherhood: 44, 4th IVF
mhv: 43~donor eggs~FET
MEL4141: 41, own eggs, 3rd ivf in October, go MEL!
hoping4baby2009: 41, 2nd IVF in October
peppypeep: 40, own eggs, 2nd IVF
nshapland: 40, own eggs, 1st IVF, BFN  - try again????
LaPoo: 40, IVF#2
travelcat7: 35, 1st IVF
Purple7374:  37, 2nd IVF, BFN – giving you the strength to try again!
CL74: 32, own eggs, 1st IVF - BFP! Confirmed.
Sisi2399: 29 - 2nd fresh IVF
Rozy_Rozy: 29, 1st IVF - BFP!  next u/s 9/14
Levi97: 31(32-Oct) 1st IVF, BFN, working on 2nd IVF
nmenyo: 32 first IVF
nakineen: 32, first IVF
REsa1175: 1st IVF
mummytobehopefully261
Sandylove
jessting
Tryingforbaby2
firstandlast72: 38, own eggs, 1st IVF, BFP!
fionababy: seeing doctor in October for next IVF attempt. Go Fiona!
BeirutBaby: 40, moving on to 5th IVF
Lovewdw: 40, will do IVF with SET soon
Anne03: 34, 2nd IVF

Again good luck to everyone and I will post an update soon. ********baby dust****** to all! :)

k1362

Sep 08, 2010

To: evreyone

well i am now on day 9 post frozen embryo transfer, preg test is on 13th sept not got any symtoms (symptoms) like sore boobs, had a few sharp pains yesteray and today so not looking hopeful too late for implantation pains?! this is our 6th attemet last time had a miscarrage (miscarriage) at 6 weeks and one before 5 half weeks ! when do you all think i can do a hpt? good luck everyone x

peppypeep

Sep 08, 2010

To: Everyone

Hello again,
I posted in my journal. You can only view if you are a friend so "friend" me if you like.
Good luck to everyone! :)

MEL4141

Sep 08, 2010

To: peppypeep AND ALL

Hello, just thought i'd update as everyone on this forum has been so kind and caring through all results good or bad. We had full consultation today regarding possible third ivf and what went wrong with second, anyway feel quite deflated because although we are going for a final attempt our dr/gyny consultant doesnt encourage us, says chances are very low and doesnt recommend due to poor previous results, basically my AGE 41 yrs and i felt like 61yrs sitting in his office! poor egg response.I do admire his honesty but he also did not put us off fully by saying the decision is ours and he doesnt want us to go away with if's and buts and a regret that in 2-3 yrs time we look back and think why didnt i go for that last shot. He said if I can get 3 eggs fertilized because of my age he will put 3 back, multiple births are very low and a single birth out weigh the risks of this by far, told me to eat plenty of protein, If it means having extra days to get follies over 20mm i will regardless of the cost, (this will probably finantially break us as ivf in our clinic goes up another £500 this month!) but our last go and i will give it my ore, have any of you or do you know anyone that is 40+ had failed cycles due to poor egg quality or embryo just not sticking then having a third go with not much encouragement from the dr's and went on to have a pregnancy? these are tough times, puts a strain on my husband and our relationship, but am i selfish to have this one last try, then I'l know everything was done to maximise our chances, best wishes to all of youxx melissax

sisi2399

Sep 08, 2010

To: ALL

Retrieval today was painless and very quick. Got 14 eggs!!!! woohoo for me!!!! Im so happy. Im a little soar now and have so much gas moving around my stomach. Now I am a little worry about overstimulation. Am I in pain for the retrieval or in pain cause I am overstimulating? Just wanted to let you all know since Iam so sleepy cant hardly type. The GA is kicking my butt. Enjoying a whole day under the covers. Husband is great.

You are all in my prayers!!!!

BeirutBaby

Sep 09, 2010

To: Mel4141

Hi,

I'm sorry to hear about your consultation but I can give you countless names, of ladies, older than you who became pregnant with IVF.

I don't think you should give up hope. But, I think you shouldn't stress it as you are. They say for success, your body, mind and soul have to be clear and relaxed.

I know it's easier said then done. I'm 40 (1/2) and going on my 5th round of IVF, but I truly believe, in time, God will open our doors. You just can't give up hope and have to keep faith.

Have you considered changing doctors?

I swear to God, a lady who lives nearby, recently gave birth to a baby boy with IVF and she's in her 50s!!!!

When we do IVFs, I up my vitamin intake... take a multi-vitamin along with a folic acid. I just feel this helps my chances...

Enjoy this time with your husband. Imagine he too is going through the same stress that you're feeling.

Good things do come to those who wait.

Good luck

Purple7374

Sep 09, 2010

To: sisi2399

Congratulations on your egg retrieval! I wouldn't worry about overstimulating as long as you drink plenty of water. At my clinic they recommend at least 2 litres per day, I had at least 3 litres but then again I am rather tall and need more anyway.

Thank you also for your kind words about my negative result. I feel empty. We have a consultation in two weeks time to see what might have gone wrong.

MEL4141

Sep 09, 2010

To: BeirutBaby

Thank you for your advice, is there a reason with why they think you are not getting pregnant, do they say its egg quality, or your embryos are poor, or they really don't know why they are not sticking. have you had any positives but unfortuntly like my first ivf miscarried? am going to take DHA have heard its herbal and helps with egg quality and production, thats whats letting me down, egg production. and up my vitamins, already taking pregnacare which has folic acid combined, but my husband believes none of these really help, its in the hands of the gods if we succeed.keep me updated with any progress and what you'l do next,, still going for third ivf despite dr's view, lots love melissax

mhv

Sep 09, 2010

To: mel4141

Maybe since your going "all in" this time, you should look into acupunture also. I have been going, and I know serveral ladies on here who have had failed cycles and then done acupuncture and gotten preggers (is it the acupunture?, We'll never know for sure) I have seen alot of ladies on here say they have gotten better egg quality and quantity after acupunture.

mhv

Sep 09, 2010

To: sisi2399,all

Congrats on the retrevial!  I can't wait to see how many fetilize! : )  Are you doing ICSI?  Please update us on your #'s : )   This is going to be a great time for you!

As for me, I went back to RE on Tuesday.  My lining went from 4.5mm to 5.9mm, but RE still wants thicker... (me too) so, he upped my estrace dose again!  12mg a day! and put me on Vaginal Viagra 25mg a day.  I go back next Thursday.  My acupuncturist is doing a few little different things and is very optimistic we can get my lining to 8mm by my next visit.... We'll see....

There are so many ladies on here it is hard to keep track and address each person, so, having said that...

I pray the ladies that got negatives this time, try again.  I know how hard this can be, but we must keep trying!  We will be successful at this!

To the ladies that are now pregnant, Congratulations!  You finally achieved your dream!  I hope your pregnancies are uneventful and you enjoy every minute : )

For the ladies that are "still waiting" into September... like me... Good Luck and may God answer our prayers for 1 of his angels to become our child.

MEL4141

Sep 09, 2010

To: mhv

hello thanks for that, don't mean to sound thick where do i go to do acupunture and what "exactly" is it? I''m in England and nobody in my clinic has ever mentioned this and as i am due to start meds(providing lining thin) in 2 weeks would like to find out more about it and what it involves and also the expense as don't have much money after all this,many thanks and lots love melissaxx

mhv

Sep 09, 2010

To: mel4141

it's where they put small needles in certain area's of your body.  It's ancient Oriental medicine.  if you put a search in google for-  acupunture and put your home town name in there- , you should get some hits on who does it in your area, I would ask if they deal in fertility also.
  I don't know how much it costs where you live and it greatly varies in cost in the us.  My insurance pays for part of mine, so I only pay$ 23.00 a visit.
I was just thinking, this is your last time trying this.  If it can make any difference at all.... wouldn't it be worth it?
My old RE didn't recommend acupunture at all... but every other RE I have spoken to thinks it's a wonderful thing (when I was interviewing for a new RE) .

hugs,
M

mhv

Sep 09, 2010

To: k1362

What day transfer did you do? A 5 day or a 3 day? If you did a 5 day, you should be able to do a HPT today! Good luck and let us know!!!

anne03

Sep 09, 2010

To: all

hi

there are so many of you who deserve so much i pray for you all to achieve your dreams

an update on me - i had 17 eggs collected , 14 were suitable to be injected by icsi ( last ivf no fertilisation due to sperm binding problem ) and 11 were fertilised.

i was so pleased with this.

since we have had 2 grade 1 8 cell embryos transferred on day 3 ( today ) and i test on 23rd Sept.

we are also lucky enough to have 2 frozen embryos at least - waiting for clinic to confirm as they were giving some 5 cell embryos some extra time to get to the 6 cells required to be suitable to freeze

after the 4 years of trying i am so pleased that i have actually got some fertilised embryos inside me!! and alot of hope!!

thinking of you all and please dont give up , r think that you are to blame

Anne x

April162010

Sep 09, 2010

To: MEL4141

Hi Mel, You should go for your 3rd IVF and be positive that this time will implant

I am 42 y/ and i tried 2 IVF (NGT) in 2009 so i was 41 y/o then. I had 3 eggs tranfered and all of them were great but didnt implant and i read about it after the whole IVF failure and it makes sense, its just nature ( no doctor can help with the implantation)

I am 42 today and I am late 6 days ( natural way) i havent told my husband yet about missing my period I will wait until i see my doctor on monday.

I just finded out that travoltas wife is expecting twins (IVF ) and she is 47! so its celine dion..so ...mean..yes! you still young and you can do it...

good luck!

April162010

Sep 09, 2010

To: peppypeep ,

42y/o - 2 Neg IVF's in 2009 - 6 days late today sept 9 2010...

travelcat7

Sep 09, 2010

To: All

Hi ladies,
I hope you are all doing well in your treatments or in healing your hearts right now.  I wasn't sure if I should post as we've had some sad news on here lately.  We've been TTC for over five years so I know it hurts to hear of other's good news when you are struggling.

However, I did two HPTs and had by beta yesterday and confirmed that I am pregnant from my IVF.  They said my levels are above where they want them to be so I am happy with that.  I am still in shock, but being cautiously optimistic until we get through the next eight weeks and into the second trimester.

I have a follow up test for bloodwork next week to make sure levels are progressing.  I got to switch from the shots now to a gel for the progesterone which was nice.

Anyway, I just wanted to thank everyone who has been praying for each one of us.  I am still praying for all of you and hope this journey ends positively for each of us very soon.

Take care.

mhv

Sep 09, 2010

To: travelcat7

That is AWESOME news!  Congrats!!!  This is exciting!!!  Yay!!!!!  What were your #'s?  Maybe twins???

I hope no one on here Ever feels bad about posting wonderful news!   We all need to see that this process can work and to have faith that it will work for us!!!  We hate to see the bad news, but LOVE to see the wonderful news!!!!

Keep us updated on your #'s!  And I pray this is an uneventful and wonderful pregnancy for you!

sp_excited

Sep 09, 2010

To: travelcat7

Hey...That's really wonderful news!! Congratulations!! I completely agree with mhv...It's encouraging to hear positive news...

Wish you a very happy nine months journey!!

anne03

Sep 09, 2010

To: travelcat7

Well done and congrats on bfp.

I totally agree noone should feel bad about posting good news, we delight in it as we share the sorrow of the bad news others suffer.

The good news keeps us going!!!

An update - hospital just called and we have 6 embryos suitable to be frozen - this has jumped from 2 this morning !!!!!! So 4 were good sprinters in the end!!

Just to get here after having no fertilisation in our first ivf is immense. we are also very lucky to be in england where the nhs here covers 2 ivf/icsi cycle. And as ours was abandoned before et its not counted as a cycle so we have not had to pay anything. Paying out must just increase the stress of this rollercoaster.

good luck to all x

travelcat7

Sep 09, 2010

To: All

Thank you all so much!!

My first HCG was 112. They like to see 100 at this point so they said I was on track.  The numbers don't seem to indicate twins, but that's ok.  One happy, healthy baby is fine with me.   Hopefully next week's numbers will continue to increase on schedule.

Anne, that is so exciting.  We were surprised on the transfer day during our cycle.  We thought we would only have two to transfer, but ended up having 5 to choose from so we had a few pick up speed as well.  Unfortunately we didn't have any to transfer though.  Having that many to freeze gives you a nice option.

April - good luck and I hope your test comes out positive.

MHV - I hope your lining continues to thicken.  I'm praying for that lining.

Sisi - I hope you are recovering well today from your retrieval.  Let us know how you are doing.

Mel - My friend had her IVF (her own eggs) succeed at age 45.  She now has a beautiful two year old daughter.  She is the one that helped encourage me to try IVF.  She said if she could do it, then I could too.  It can happen and I will pray for you as well.

Thanks again ladies!  Baby dust to you all.

sisi2399

Sep 09, 2010

To: All

travelcat - congratulations on the BFP!!!! I understand exactly what youe mean, sometimes it feel selfish to be so happy about our own progress when you know your sisters are going thur such hard times, but also agree with MHV, when I had a miscarriege I felt dissapointed on IVF and reading all the others positive news got me to think that this can happen and that I can do it again.  Here I am.!!!! Lets keep posting our good news to encourage others to continue forward.  Enjoy your pregnancy and happy and healthy nine months.  Happy we gonna be 2wwing together

Anne03 - wow!!! thats great news!!! from 0 fertilized last time this is a major success!!!! Enjoy and relax. Happy we gonna be 2wwing together

Mel - stay strong, keep going, there is no worse war then the 1 you dont fight.  You will make it next time, be positive.

MHV, thank you for all the prayers.

About me - Doctor called this morning and said he made a mistake counting my eggs and that I actually have 15 instead of 14, one more sounds great.  He also said all of my 15 cute little eggs fertilized.  WOW I was so delighted.  Im so much closer to a great outcome. Transfer on Monday and then ...... let the 2ww come, Im ready.

o0o0o feeling much better about the pain from the retrieval.  Thanks for all the nice words.

Mariana101

Sep 09, 2010

To: sisi2399

wow!!! Good luck:) everything sound promising!!!!

Mariana101

Sep 09, 2010

Trying to keep up with everyone's news.

Some of you I added to the list but don't have your info yet.  If you want to be included just post your info or message me. Looking for age and cycle type (if you like).

Mariana101, 42 very soon :( donor eggs TBA soon I hope
nichumangel: 38 (39 in december) September IVFr
journey2motherhood: 44, 4th IVF
mhv: 43~donor eggs~FET
MEL4141: 41, own eggs, 3rd ivf in October, go MEL!
hoping4baby2009: 41, 2nd IVF in October
peppypeep: 40, own eggs, 2nd IVF
nshapland: 40, own eggs, 1st IVF, BFN  - try again????
LaPoo: 40, IVF#2
travelcat7: 35, 1st IVF
Purple7374:  37, 2nd IVF, BFN – giving you the strength to try again!
CL74: 32, own eggs, 1st IVF - BFP! Confirmed.
Sisi2399: 29 - 2nd fresh IVF
Rozy_Rozy: 29, 1st IVF - BFP!  next u/s 9/14
Levi97: 31(32-Oct) 1st IVF, BFN, working on 2nd IVF
nmenyo: 32 first IVF
nakineen: 32, first IVF
REsa1175: 1st IVF
mummytobehopefully261
Sandylove
jessting
Tryingforbaby2
firstandlast72: 38, own eggs, 1st IVF, BFP!
fionababy: seeing doctor in October for next IVF attempt. Go Fiona!
BeirutBaby: 40, moving on to 5th IVF
Lovewdw: 40, will do IVF with SET soon
Anne03: 34, 2nd IVF

Again good luck to everyone and I will post an update soon. ********baby dust****** to all! :)

nshapland

Sep 09, 2010

Yes, I will be trying again on the long lupron protocol, so my retrieval/transfer will be in Oct (third or fourth week).
SSBD to us all!!

MEL4141

Sep 10, 2010

To: nshapland

Hello, october will be our month, i do so hope so, i have poor egg quality and production i have read about and purchased a product called dhea, does anyone know about it or have any views,my nurse told me it was prescription only and shouldnt take it. but its meant to help egg quality , each tablet is 50mg. many thanks melissax

anne03

Sep 10, 2010

To: sisi2399

Thats great news that you had 15 fertilised - i was so dreading that phonecall after last time but now i am full of hope. Good luck with your transfer - i have been given 23rd sept to test.

I am going back to work on mon - just resting today and weekend.

Any ideas on what foods / vitamins we should try and eat/avoid in addition to a healthy diet and folic acid??

Best wishes

lovewdw

Sep 10, 2010

To: everyone

I am so pleased to hear some positive news!! It is so important to believe in it all and know it does work. I have been very down but reading and knowing I am far from alone makes me pick myself up and get positive that we will all have our day!

At this point I keep going back and forth which protocol to follow I love my Dr but the cost is keeping me from making a firm choice on the path to follow!

I heard protein protein protein was the way to go!!!!! Along with a good prenat vitamin

Baby Dust and love to all!!!

Purple7374

Sep 10, 2010

travelcat7: Congratulations on you BFP! It's fantastic to hear positive news again. I understand what you mean by posting good news. But you deserve it. I wish you wonderful 9 months.

Sisi2399: That is fantastic news. I hope your embryos are doing great. Good luck for your transfer on Monday.

MHV: How are you doing? I hope you’ll soon get a date for the transfer.

MEL4141, nshapland: Reading that both of you will be trying again soon. I wish you the best of luck.

As for me I don’t know if I even want to think about another try? We have our follow up on 22nd September. I guess we’ll take it from there. I keep reading that on average 4 IVF cycles are needed to fall pregnant. What if my first IVF which was successful but sadly ended after 17+2 weeks was my one successful IVF cycle?

Levi97

Sep 10, 2010

To: Hello All

I just wanted to drop in to say I am thinking and Praying for each one of you. The Neg and the Positive results are still encouraging to try again/smile. As for me: I am working on funding for another IVF hopefully it will be soon. If not just praying for God to Guide me in the direction I need to go...

P.S. Mel- My Re had me on DHEA staring in July and through my whole IVF cycle. Also, I read some women took DHEA, 3 months prior to her IVF cycle and she got pregnant. Her problem was poor egg quality, so it is worth the try.

Sending Lots of Sticky Baby Dust to Everyone..Stay Positive in everything you do!!!.XOXOXO-Levi-XOXOXO

lovewdw

Sep 10, 2010

To: Purple7374

I am so sorry that you feel that way! I understand the sadness and the uncertainty but wait until the follow up don't rush to judgement. I too was thinking can I? but breathe and listen then make your judgement. I wish you so much peace, love , happiness, and baby dust!

mhv

Sep 10, 2010

To: Purple7374

I got preggers on my first try too...m/c'd at 7 weeks. This is all so frusterating, hard and disheartening. But, we have seen it work! Look at all the woman on here that are pregnant or have gotten pregnant by IVF! It works! There is one lady on here who did like 8 transfers and is now preggers! We have to believe! Look at it this way, it most take more then 1 try, because so many clinics offer refund programs! Because it does take more then 1 try!
Go for your f/u and see what you think after.

CL74

Sep 11, 2010

Hiya Everyone :)

Just wanted to let you all know i'm thinking of you. Congrats to all the BFP'S out there and all the best to those ladies with retrieval/transfer. Your all in my prays.

MEL4141 and nshapland - Wishing you all the luck in the world for your next cycle, i'm so happy for you.

As for me - I need to tell you all my fantastic news! Things are going good :) Still trying my best to continue resting plenty between the school runs and house chores. DH still home training which is great, really thought he'd be out working by now. He's a Pilot. So its really nice having him walk though the door at 6pm every evening. Well we went for our first scan on wednesday. All is well :) Before they even said anything i saw it with my own eyes. Two babies!! Both measuring the same and two strong heartbeats, we were so so happy. Anyway 10 minutes went by, hold on a minute! what do we have here? Another baby! We have 3!!! Thank goodness i was already lying down. Third heartbeat strong and again measuring the same. Two twins and one on its own. We put two eggs back so one had split. We just can't believe it and still in total shock. The best gift from god ever. Fingers crossed all goes well over the next 8 months.

Sticky baby dust to you all and lots of love xxxx

sp_excited

Sep 11, 2010

To: Everyone

Hello ladies...I too have some great news to share....got my BFP today....we are really happy and excited...still can't believe it....

My hCG level is 598...had 4 embryos transferred...my doc says it sounds like a twin pregnancy but got to wait for two more weeks to know for sure...

Lots of baby dust and best wishes to all...

mhv

Sep 11, 2010

To: cl74, sp_excited

cl74~ OMG!!! TRIPLETTS!!!!!! Wonderful Wonderful News!!!! I am so excited for you! You, my friend, are going to have your hands full!!!!!!!! You are going to have a housefull of fun and memories! Wonderful wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!

Sp_excited ~Those are Stong Strong #'s!!!! Twins...or Triplets too!!!!! : ) Congrats! This is amazing news! Can't wait to see what the u/s shows! : )

MEL4141

Sep 11, 2010

To: cl74

so excited for you!!! do hope litle embies stay and continue to grow to healthy little babies. best wishes and take care lots love melissax

journey2motherhood

Sep 11, 2010

To: mhv,peppypeep

Hello everyone,

I'm sorry I haven't been updating everyone, its been busy this week with my classes starting again.

My retrieval is on Monday!  I'll keep you all updated as I go along.

To all of your ladies with BFP, Congrats!
To all of your ladies still on your journey, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Baby dust to all!
Talk to you soon, Take care Joann

nakineen

Sep 12, 2010

To: everyone

WOW twins, triplets!  Giving us all hope here, I just wish you could share the 'xtra' babies around haha

I am really shocked through reading threads how many multiples are born from Ivf.  It is not common here anymore and SET is strongly recommened in many cases. Still wish I was allowed a double transfer though!

I had ET Wed with a anethisist who gave me better drugs so I slept like a baby. It was awesome I would def take the option again (apparently I was very lucky he was available that day) and it only cost $350 extra, well worth it for me.  A nice 10 cell embie was put in on day 3 as there wasn't enough choice to try for blast transfer incase nothing was left.  They did let the other 4 culture just in case and yesterday one 6 day hatched blast made it to be my little totsicle, embrologist said it looked beautiful.  Its my birthday tomorrow so I'm hoping for the beautiful gift of implantation.  One week to go until blood test...

Best of luck to all!!

I am 4dp3dt and are cramping a bit like af coming, hope this is a good sign.  I have been very bloated and uncomfortable since ER but have no other symtoms (symptoms) of OOHS so I'M not worried about that.  My blood test is in one week.

anne03

Sep 12, 2010

To: all

hi

i am 3 dpt today ( 3 day transfer ) and i am due to test on 23rd sept which is 11 days away? Does this sound right - i thought you could test 14 days after er??

Can anyone tell me what sort of symptoms they had during the 2ww?
Im sure this has been asked before but up to date information is best HEY?

i feel very tired ( probably after emotional upheaval of waiting for all the results last week ) and my stomach seems to have a dull ache all the time, not pain or cramps just fells heavy!! Anyone have similar?

Good luck everyone and keep your news coming in - i really enjoy hearing from you.

Sisi - good luck for your et tomorrow

Anne xx

sisi2399

Sep 12, 2010

To: all

cl74 - Congratulaions on the triplets, take care.  Girl you gonna be a busy mom.

ET tomorrow, Im praying and hoping for the best. Please pray for us, we need it.  I will try to sleep but Im so nervous and excited is going to be difficult.  God please be with me and make this happen for us this time.  will keep you all informed!!!!

XOXOXOXOXO TO EVERYBODY INCLUDING THE BABIES.  tHERES A LOT OF BABIES HERE, TWINS, TRIPLETS, SINGLETONS.  I LOVE IT.

nakineen

Sep 12, 2010

To: anne03

my bloods are 19thSept - 14 days after er (i had 3dt too)...don't know why yours are so late? Do a home test after 14 days after maybe?

ohh we are cycling really close :) As for symptoms I am still quite bloated and makes me want to pee more urgently and frequently... but I have been since right after transfer (bloat maybe causing this)? Yesterday 4dp3dt I had lots of cramping feeling life af coming.. but again this could be anything argh.

Rozy_Rozy

Sep 13, 2010

To: CL74

Heyyy future mommy!!!! can u believe that i'm crying (happiness tears) :):):)
Congratulation!!! hope they will be in a good health the 3 of them, take care of yourself, and sleep a lot, don't do any effort!

Well as for me, i did an u/s i saw one baby, my dr said it's in a good shape :) thanks God. I have a 2nd u/s this week to hear the heartbeat.

I'm veryyy tired, my stomac is full of acidity, can't eat anything! What about you?

MEL4141

Sep 13, 2010

To: Rozy_Rozy,CL74

Hello to you both, so happy things are going well, I know its early days but I really thinks things will be fine for you both, its like my consultant says ivf can be a lottery, some will win, some won't and this time you're the lucky winners!
I am getting all geared up again for our third and last ivf , trying to do everything to maximise chances as i have poor egg reserve, am having acupunture around egg retrieval time, taking dhea, eating plenty protein-I will be able to say I did everything I could if things do not work out. best wishes and take good care lots love melissax

mhv

Sep 13, 2010

To: rozy_rozy

Glad to see you saw a healthy heartbeat! That takes a world of worry away! We love seeing success stories on here! : )

mhv

Sep 13, 2010

To: MEL4141

I see your going to do acupunture! Good!
I believe it may help : ) Whatever it takes right? : )

travelcat7

Sep 13, 2010

To: all

CL74 - Wow, triplets.  How exciting.  Congratulations!!!

Rozy_Rozy - Congrats on seeing the heartbeat.  What week are you in?  My RE doesn't schedule the U/S until week seven so we are waiting anxiously until then.  I just have more bloodwork this week to see if the hcg is progressing on schedule.  I'm sorry you're not feeling well, but those are good pregnancy symptoms.

MEL4141 - Good luck with the accupuncture and preparations for your next cycle.  Lots of prayers and fingers crossed for you.

Sisi - Let us know about your transfer as soon as you can.

sp_excited - Congratulations!!!

Lots of love and best wishes to you all.

LaPoo

Sep 13, 2010

To: All

Hi Ladies-

CL74-Travelcat and SP_excited---Congratulations on your BFP, strong heartbeats and multiples. I'm sooooo very happy for your ladies. God is good and I'm glad you're on this site. This is motivational for all of us.

Mel- I'm with you. Go ahead and give it another try if you can. Don't give up if there's a chance to see your dream come true.

Rozy- Seems like those pregger symptoms are kicking in. Take care of yourself and baby.

SSBD to All

sisi2399

Sep 13, 2010

To: ALL

Well ET went good and we transfered 2 embies. Im now hoping everything works for me this time, praying God for success. RE did a 5 day transfer because he likes to transfer blast, my two embies were not in the blast stage yet, he said thats not too bad, he said they looked good and when they go back in their natural place they grow faster and keep up. Im hoping for that. Now is the 2WW. Bring it, Im feeling good about it. Trying to stay positive

sisi2399

Sep 14, 2010

To: all

I am a little discourage due to the quality of the eggs we transfered. Have any of you with BFPs have transfer a little less then good embryos? any success stories will help calm me down. Thanks

journey2motherhood

Sep 14, 2010

To: all

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday was my retrieval, only one egg but that's ok. They are suggesting if this one makes it to blast, we will freeze and do my fibroid surgery first. That's fine with me, I just don't want to take any chances.

I hope you are all doing well, and I love hearing all the positive stories it keeps me going!

mhv

Sep 14, 2010

To: sisi2399

Congrats on your transfer! I am so excited for you! This is going to be your time! Fingers and toes crossed! I am thinking of you often!!!!

mhv

Sep 14, 2010

To: journey2motherhood

Sounds like a wonderful plan! Where is your fibroid located in your uterus? Just curious : ) and remember... it only takes 1 : )

Purple7374

Sep 14, 2010

To: lovewdw, mhv

Thank you both so much for understanding and for your encouraging words to wait until our follow up next week. My hubby and I have talked a lot over the last few days and we agreed to not make any hasty decisions before then. I am trying to relax and take one day at a time which seems to be helping. This is a really tough experience in more than one way as whenever anything like this happened in the past, I used to call my mother very often but sadly this is not possible anymore as she passed away six month ago so unexpectedly. I am so grateful that my husband is so patient and caring and just knows what to say and not to say to make me feel better. And to have such wonderful women on this board really helps me a lot too. Thank you so so much!

mhv

Sep 14, 2010

To: Purple7374

You have all the support in the world here my friend! I am sorry to hear about your mom, I know I've told you that before, but I myself, cannot talk to my mom about this either. But sadly, it's just because she doesn't support me in my decision to persue fertility treatments. Anyway, my friends here keep me going and help me to face another day of fertility treatments. I do believe this is the hardest thing I've ever done, I though since we are using donor eggs, that we would go in, do 1 or two transfers, and be off and pregnant. Almost 1 1/2 years later... still trying. I never thought it would be like this! But, yet, I can't imagine giving up either.
Enjoy your break, and enjoy your husband! We all need to do that! : )

xo,
M

journey2motherhood

Sep 14, 2010

To: mhv

My little egg made it to fertilization! Now I just have to hope and pray that it makes it blast!
To answer your question, my fibroid which is the size of a grapefruit, is located in the back of my uterus. We had always planned to remove it before going on to donor, but my RE suggest we do it now if this embryo makes it. I am happy to do it, especially if my own embryo is ok, I don't want to take any risks. How are you doing? I'm hoping all is going well for you and you're on your way! Take care!

lovewdw

Sep 14, 2010

To: Purple7374

Anytime!!! We are all sisters at this point of the game! I am so sorry about your mom. Taking one day at a time is all any of us can do. just know if you need a friend I am here we all are! And as you read these posts just know things can happen. And always keep communication going with your husband!
Adrian

sisi2399

Sep 14, 2010

Purple7374 - We are here all together, no one understand what we are all going thru better then us.  Doesnt matter what is the reason we get discourage, hopeless or sad we know we all want to achive the same.  Im glad we have eachother, know you can count on us.

journey2motherhood - One is all we need, Im praying is a good quality egg, Im glad your having the surgery first.  Good things happen to people that wait.

MHV - When is your next scan to check ur lining? Good luck my friend.

As for me, I hope my little less then good quality embies make it to implant and that they become strong and beautiful babies.  Im so nerveous, this is the worse time of the whole process of IVF, the 2WW.  Today the other 2 eggs made it to blasts and looking good, that gives me hope that the ones inside me that were looking just like those are also developing good.  Now I have 2 to freeze, Asking God to keep the ones we transfered stiking, strong and healthy.  Please pray for them.  Thanks!!!!!

lovewdw

Sep 14, 2010

Well as I sat here and gave encouragement a little while ago I got a call and I can't start my cycle until next month. my bloods came back to high! So now I sit here sad. But I will pull myself together and put it in perspective!!!

Purple7374

Sep 14, 2010

To: mhv, sisi2399, lovewdw

Thank you so much for your support and for encouraging me in this process. Even though I have now reached a difficult point I know that your stories and your support keep me going and who knows maybe I will be able to make up my mind and decide what I shall do next very shortly. And knowing that my husband is always there for me and always supports me does make all this sadness and hopelessness less sad and less hopeless.

mhv: It makes me sad that you can't talk to your mom about fertility treatment. I know how blessed I am having had such a special relationship with my mom and knowing that other women have not the same privilege makes me really sad. I am following your progress in this cycle and I do hope that the thickness of your lining goes up even more. I wish you the very best of luck for your treatment as I believe that women using donor eggs (or sperm) are even stronger than the rest of us.

sisi2399: I am so happy that the other two embryos reached blastocyst stage. This is very encouraging for the two that were transferred. I wish you the best of luck!

lovewdw: I am sorry to hear about your start of cycle being delayed. At times like these, the IVF treatment can be so frustrating and the only thing you can do really is wait and hope for the blood levels to be as they should be for you to be able to start next month. Unfortunately forcing things to happen or go faster is one thing that we can not achieve.

Tavita

Sep 14, 2010

30 years+1st IVF cycle+husband sperm+my own eggs= 2 embryo transfer day 3 then day10 following transfer got BFP xxx

Tavita

Sep 14, 2010

Found out only yesterday BFP due to go in for a scan 30 Sep!!!!! Glad to hear all good and notgood news, all experiences r a good way to understand stages we have gone through whole we jump onto the IVF train....good luck all xxxx

lovewdw

Sep 14, 2010

To: all

Tavita
that is wonderful news!! Keep us posted!!!

Purple7374
Thank you and you are right we can't control everything but everything has time and purpose! Keep faith as well!!!

mhv

Sep 15, 2010

To: Tavita

Congrats!!!! I hope you have an uneventful and wonderful 9 months! Yipee!!

mhv

Sep 15, 2010

To: all

Sorry I haven't posted in a while... I haven't really had any changes, but I have been reading every post along the way.  We have had some Fantastic news lately!  It's nice to see the BFP's coming in!  AND...Triplets!  I think that's a first I've seen on here!

I know some are in there 2ww, and can't wait to see their BFP's posted as well!!!!

As for me, I go for an other lining scan tomorrow... don't know what it's going to bring?.?.?  I also have a small pocket of fluid in my uterus that has been getting smaller at each scan to contend with too... I just hope this all works out.  But, have decided that if things can't happen this cycle, I'm ok with waiting.  I can start again as soon as I get my AF, which I'm assuming will happen after I stop my estrace at some point.  Anyway, What is meant to be will be.

Saying prayers for all my MedHelp friends and thinking of you often!

sisi2399

Sep 15, 2010

To: ALL

I had a 5 days transfer on the 13th and is now 2 days later and today I am feeling some light cramps and some light stabbing pain on the right side. Have any of you experience any similar synptoms? I dont know if thats good or bad. Any info will help. Thanks!!!

MHV - You are in my prayers my friend, dont get discourage, everything will be just great.

beanandsprout

Sep 15, 2010

To: ALL

So, I am very new to this...

My 6th fostillim injection will be tonight, with a retrieval hopefully happening next week. I have felt fine on the fostillim, but now have a headache that wont quit! I wish all of you the best of luck, and it is great to know that I am not alone going through this!

dideann

Sep 15, 2010

Congrats on the triplets mu daughter had triplets in Feb aftera 7 year battle with infertility and miscarraiges. They were born at 30 weeks all under2 1/2 lbs. 7 months now doing great god is good don't give up! Lots of work fun and love with triplets!

sisi2399

Sep 16, 2010

To: ALL

Checking up on everybody here, WOW is so quite. Just wanted you all to know you are in my everyday prayers for whatever it is you are doing at the time.

Lots of baby dusts!!!!!

mhv

Sep 17, 2010

Hope everyone is doning well Sisi2399, hope the 2ww is treating you well!

Our board is slowing down!

As for me, lining grew a little... removed a little fluid in the uterus, have to wait another week and back again!  Another week of lupron shots, 12mg of estrace and 25mg of Viagra day.  Geez!  I just wish my body would work and respond!

I pray and believe that we are all going to get to realize our dreams of becoming a Mom!!!

xo,
melissa

anne03

Sep 17, 2010

To: all

hi - im in the 2ww still. No real symptons - am 8 days past 3 day transfer today and test thur 23rd. ( 6 days time ) Only symptoms are constipation ( sorry tmi ) and sore boobs which will both be due to the progesterone suppositories at this stage i think.
Praying for you all x

mhv

Sep 17, 2010

To: anne03

Hang in there! Your time is almost here! Praying that you get a BFP!!!!!

travelcat7

Sep 17, 2010

To: all

ann03 - The TWW is the worst part, but you're almost there.  I didn't have any symptoms beyond the progesterone stuff, but still got the BFP.  Good luck!!!!!

mhv - Glad the lining is going up, but will be praying for it to go up faster and stronger.

Sisi - Hope you're hanging in there on your TWW.  I'm saying my prayers for you!

I got my second beta test today, went from 112 last week to 3,605 today.  They said they wanted to see at least 1,000 so they told me everything looks good.  We have our U/S in about 10 days.  Maybe by then I can stop stressing so much. :)

Take care ladies!!

mhv

Sep 17, 2010

To: travelcat7

Awesome #'s! Sounds like very thing is moving along just great! : )

anne03

Sep 18, 2010

To: all

I am on day 9pt of a 3 day transfer and am supposed to test on day 14 pt. I think this is a long time and thought i would test on 14 dp ec or 11 dpet??
I have real stomach pains today - just like af. I know i probably wont get af whilst on progesterone but am not feeling as hopeful today.
Do you think i could test with a clear blue digital 14 dp er? Technically this would be 14dpo??

And does your basal temp stay high due to progesterone?

thanks alot

Anne x

nakineen

Sep 18, 2010

To: all

Waiting for call from blood test this morn at 11dp3dt..........
got a neg hpt 9dp3dt and neg this morn (or maybe faint line??wishful thinking)??
Had a look at my old charts and i had a neg hpt at cycle day 28,31,32,and 34 yet a pos blood test a few days later so there is a smiget of hope...a wee one.

I hope you ladies are all doing well, I agree sis and mhv it is very quiet on here now.

peppypeep

Sep 18, 2010

To: Everyone

HEEEELLLOOO??  Is anybody out there?
Am I all alone now......?

Just wanted to stop by and check in.  I am still in tww. Ugh.  I will update in my journal at some point, only my friends can read it, so 'friend' me if you haven't already.

I just love all the bfp's!  It is very nice to see and CL74 - you hit the jackpot!  Trips?!!?
It's been hard to keep up, but again congrats to the bfp's.  For those in tww, hang in - another day is almost done.  For those with bfn or waiting, good luck with your next cycle/IVF - no hurt in still trying au naturale! heh-heh.

Again, good luck, I wish you the best and ****baby dust**** to all.

Mariana101, 42 very soon :( donor eggs TBA soon I hope
nichumangel: 38 (39 in december) September IVFr
journey2motherhood: 44, 4th IVF
mhv: 43~donor eggs~FET
MEL4141: 41, own eggs, 3rd ivf in October, go MEL!
hoping4baby2009: 41, 2nd IVF in October
peppypeep: 40, own eggs, 2nd IVF
nshapland: 40, own eggs, 1st IVF, BFN  - try again????
LaPoo: 40, IVF#2
travelcat7: 35, 1st IVF
Purple7374:  37, 2nd IVF, BFN – giving you the strength to try again!
CL74: 32, own eggs, 1st IVF - BFP! Confirmed - TRIPLETS!!!
Sisi2399: 29 - 2nd fresh IVF
Rozy_Rozy: 29, 1st IVF - BFP!  next u/s 9/14
Levi97: 31(32-Oct) 1st IVF, BFN, working on 2nd IVF
nmenyo: 32 first IVF
nakineen: 32, first IVF
REsa1175: 1st IVF
mummytobehopefully261
Sandylove
jessting
Tryingforbaby2
firstandlast72: 38, own eggs, 1st IVF, BFP!
fionababy: seeing doctor in October for next IVF attempt. Go Fiona!
BeirutBaby: 40, moving on to 5th IVF
Lovewdw: 40, will do IVF with SET soon
Anne03: 34, 2nd IVF
April162010:  42, 2 Neg IVF's in 2009 - 6 days late today sept 9 2010...bfp??
Tavita: 30, 1st IVF, own eggs, BFP!  1st scan Sept 30

nakineen

Sep 18, 2010

holey

I just got phone call. They said over 50 is what they like to see, I got 107.......I guess I have a positive!. One step at a time. Early days.... in shock.... repeat beta in 4 days....

nakineen

Sep 18, 2010

To: peppypeep

To update I just turned 33, got implantation for my birthday!

sisi2399

Sep 18, 2010

To: nakineen

Congratulations!!!!

Dis you have any symptons? Today I am five days past my 5 days transfer and my boobs were hurting but not as much anymore and have light cramps like if af was coming, did you go thru any of this changes? Im so wanting to know if thats a good or bad sign.

nakineen

Sep 18, 2010

To: sisi2399

Thanks but congratulations seems so scarey as there are so many steps for me ahead before I can accept that!

The boob thing is hard, sore sometimes not today unless I press em to find out. I have had other unsucessful cycles with clomid where they were sore as and it meant nothing! The a/f feeling has been happening a lot. At the start of the week it was comforting. Then for the last few days it was like a ick feeling in there like I had over stretched (i really didn't like it and was worried). My last pregnancies I had the a/f feeling a lot too, enough to fool me one time that she was def on her way. Yesterday when I got up off the couch I had a dizzy spell, but that could be from the progestorone I am taking..so hard to tell with symptoms. They drive you crazy. I was super hungry yesterday too, but again could be something else I think nerves from the results coming up. I have had lots of feelings in my left and right ovary area too, maybe just from follies going down but feel specific.

Whens your beta? Best of luck! Hope the feeling is a great sign for you

sisi2399

Sep 18, 2010

To: nakineen

Thanks for the info. Beta is on the 23rd. Days go by so slow that sometimes I think Im going crazy. Ive been very tired and sleepy latetly but again you know progesterone does that to you too. So many steps till we can actually relax and enjoy huh?

for now you have achived a mile stone. Please know Im praying for you and please do the same for me.

nakineen

Sep 18, 2010

To: sisi2399

Thank you so much for the note, you are soo sweet! Looks like we will have betas on the same day, heres hoping for the best news for us both.

Yes the steps are soo hard. I was only edgy towards the end of this 2ww (it wasnt too bad) because I was so busy and as some of the time is taken up with transfer etc so not as bad as a full 2ww from estimated ovulation (and in my case it was always 2.5-3ww because a/f is later for me) and I know that after a pos test it doesn't get easier I will just have new stresses about the betas doubling time, then the ultra sound and heartbeat etc etc

p.s it says you arn't accepting new notes so I didn't send one back (I am new here and to notes though so may be user error lol)

anne03

Sep 20, 2010

thanks alot for your message. i tested today 11 dp 3dt and was positive!! but when i rang the hospital they said i had to wait until 14 dpet as the hcg stays in your body until then??? i had 5000hcg on sat 4th at 10pm - would it still be in my system today? I tested with an internet cheapie 10mui and line came up quickly , not really dark but fairly dark. Then i tested with clear blue digital 25mui and it came up pregnant 1 - 2 weeks, but this took about a minute to come up.
have been to my own dr today as have been so ill past couple of days with indegestion, bloating, severe nausea , diareah. She said i had gastroenteritis??

What do you think can i believe my positive or not?
Thanks

nakineen

Sep 21, 2010

To: anne03

I hope that is a true positive!

I never got told to wait longer just that I shouldn't believe hpts (because mine said neg) at 11dp3dt but I had bloods that day. I thought that its all out of your system after 10 days? But I am totally unsure of the amount you and I had.

I really don't get the tests how can i have a 107 blood test 2 hours after a neg test on first morning urine??(maybe line so faint it could be evap line) It was clearblue so I thought they are all at least 50 mui.

Best of luck I totally hope it is a pos for you!

mhv

Sep 21, 2010

To: anne03

I hope your test is true!!! We will keep our fingers and toes crossed for you! When are you going to test again?
I'm not sure how long it takes for the meds to get out of your system, but I sure hope 10 days was enough : )

mhv

Sep 21, 2010

To: sisi2399

Your beta is coming up soon! I hope the 2ww isn't tooo bad! I know you've been kinda feeling down, but I pray that this is your time and you get a positive test!! I am thinking of you often!

sisi2399

Sep 21, 2010

To: ALL

I gave in this morning and tested with a hpt, 8dp5dt. It was negative :(

I just really really hope that I have the same luck as nakineen and Thursdsay brings better news. Im hoping for the best but actually thinking this didnt work, again!

I hope you are all doing well and lots lots of baby duts!!!!

nakineen

Sep 21, 2010

To: sisi

The neg hpts suck! I had convinced myself it was true too, just hang in for a bit longer even though thurs is soo far away

My test is tomorrow (thursday 23rd) but i want to do it locally so prob wont get result till Fri (my 5th wedding anniv and my husbands birthday) so It BETTER be good news.

anne03

Sep 22, 2010

To: nakineen, sisi2399

Hi

Good luck to both of you tomorrow. I will be thinking of you. I also have to do my htp for real and ring hosp. I am still so ill with severe stomach pains and chest indegestion. I am going to ask the hosp to check me over tomorrow either way.

The dr said i had gastroenteritis , if it is this i hope it cant harm my possible pregnancy.

The wait is nearly over girls - good luck to everyone x

sisi2399

Sep 22, 2010

To: nakineen, anne03

Good luck tomorrow girls, I really hope we all have a great weekend full with joy.

Im trying to stay calm even though is hard, very difficult when I think is definetly going to be a negative.

You are in my prayers!!!

travelcat7

Sep 22, 2010

To: all

Good luck to you ladies who are testing this week. Don't get discouraged. My fingers are crossed for you and I will be praying for good news for you all.

Best wishes.

sisi2399

Sep 22, 2010

To: ALL

Tomorrow is my BETA, it marks a very important point in my life. No matter what the outcome is. If it turns out to be (+) (wish i dont think) YAY!!!! If it turns out to be (-) then is day one of IVF #3. Hubby and I talked and agreed we will not quit. We going to be right at it again and as many times as possible.

Im so excited for tomorrow, no matter what.

I hope we all get great news and start our weekend full of joy and baby. lol

If we dont, then strenght for all to do it all over again.

Baby dust to all...!!!!!! Woohoo for tomorrow!!!!!

nakineen

Sep 23, 2010

To: sisi and anne and travel

I'm so hoping your news is as good as mine!

The nurse said my results were excellent.....I went from 107 four days ago to 719. I have NEVER had good betas. (By the beta caluclators on google that is a double time of 34 hrs or 1.5 days and some sites say 48-72 ideal and some 31-72). I almost caved a bought a hpt so I could have something real to look at but at $8 I convinced myself it was madness (I had just spent heaps on hubbies birthday and our ann for tomorrow). They are weening me off the progestorone, repeat beta in a week and have booked in a 8 week scan. Its too surreal.

Could this pregnancy possibly be the one?

Please I hope all your ladies get your positive bettas and scans I am crossing everything for you as this is the first day in forever I have felt joy again and I want you all to too

anne03

Sep 23, 2010

To: sisi and nakineen

hi
Well done Nakineen!!!
i also have good news

my digital htp said pregnant 2 - 3 weeks!!! i have been booked for a scan 3 weeks today.( should be approx 6/7 weeks at time of scan?)
My hospital doesnt do blood tests so i dont know about beta numbers etc but i am goin out to buy some more clear blue tests and will test again in a week to check it has moved to 3+ weeks - which should signal everyhing is going ok!!

i am so happry and thrilled for everyone else too. Sisi i hope you are ok?

I feel a little better today - still gassy and bloated and stomach pains, indegestion in night was chronic. But have eaten a little already so hoping my "symptoms" were gastroenteritis and i am getting better. I think i have some pregnancy symptoms mixed in there i am sure.

Do you have symptoms nakineen and how far gone are you? I think i am 4wk 3 days today.

x

sisi2399

Sep 23, 2010

To: nakineen and anne03

Ok girl Im really happy for you both, unfortunetly my ews are not good, I received a call from BETA was negative, so Im on my way again to a new cycle. Im actually ok, it was something I was expecting. I wish you all a uneventfull pregnancy and healthy baby in about 8 to 9 months.

Lots of Baby dusts your way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks for everything

anne03

Sep 23, 2010

To: sisi

im so sorry

i have been waiting for your news all day

your attitude is inspiring, i know how it feels to be where you are now and dont give up because it WILL happen

keep in touch - let us know how you are doing

x

travelcat7

Sep 23, 2010

To: all

Nakineen & Anne03 - Congratulations to you both!!! What exciting news. I wish you both a healthy and uneventful pregnancy.

Sisi - I am so sorry for your news. I know you said you expected it, but I know it's hard to get that result. I really admire your strength. I am glad you are going to try again and will pray that you find success and happiness on the next cycle. Big hugs, prayers and lots of baby dust to you. Stay strong and know we are all thinking about you.

mhv

Sep 23, 2010

To: sisi2399

I am so sorry to hear your news : ( I was really hoping this was your time. It seems like you and I are just destined to wait a little bit longer. my heart goes out to you, but I'm glad to see you are going to do it again!!! It will happen my friend! It will happen!! : )

((hugs))

M

mhv

Sep 23, 2010

To: nakineen,anne03

CONGRATULATIONS to you both!!! This is wonderful news! We are so happy to see when ladies post with great news!!! I hope you both have a great, wonderful, and uneventful 9 months!!!! Congrats again!!!

xo,
M

nakineen

Sep 23, 2010

To: sisi, anne, mhv, travelcat

Oh sisi
I am so sorry and my heart really goes out to you. I know the feeling of it is always someone elses turn. You are amazing with your positiveness and your attitude to try again, I wish you the best of luck it has to be your turn soon xxxx

anne
Great news! We are so close with our dates. It is Fri 24th here very early in the am and I am 4m5d. It is amazing how our medical care is so different, I have to wait till 8wk1d for scan, hopefully enough time for heartbeat to be seen. You will get yours first please post on here how it goes!

mhv and travelcat
Thank you so much it is still unreal and I don't want to get to excited just yet (but I really do haha)

sisi2399

Sep 23, 2010

To: ALL

well I really appreciate all of your prayers and warm words. I love hearing that all this journey works, not when you want to but when God desides, I know it works because of all the great news and all the great ladies here recieving their miracles. I also want and need to keep in touch with you all, if any of you girls have a facebook account please send me your email so we can stay in touch more often and in any other subjects of life.

Just know that IVF is something I havent tell anyone yet so any ivf subject wont you want to talk to me about in facebook private message me. o0o0o0o in facebook we can chat too. yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CL74

Sep 24, 2010

Hi All

sisi2399 I'm sorry sorry to hear of your news :( Your spirits are still high which is great. Pleased to hear your going it again, thats great news. Good lick to you for the next few months. Stay in touch xxx

Nikineen, Anne03 Congrats to you both on your news. Wishing you all the best for the next 8 months xxx

How's everyone else doing? Thinking of you all xxx

As for me I am now 8 1/2 wks :) I went for my second scan on wednesday. Sadly 3 babies is now 2 :( We could still see the third baby on the screen but no heart beat. The doc told me it will vanish on its own and i will not even be aware of this happening, maybe slight spotting or nothing at all? I'm just so greatful for my 2 healthy babies :) Here's to the next 7 months

Lots of baby dust to you all xxx

anne03

Sep 24, 2010

To: all

mhv, sisi - stay strong your time will come , its so hard this journey, but people do care x

cl74 - sorry to hear of the 3rd baby i hope your 2 babies now have a healthy 9 months in there, try to stay positive for them and think that there was a reason for this

travelcat - glad everything going well - what dates your ultrasound? how far along do you think you will be? good luck

nakineen - yes we are very close - its fri 24th here in uk - 11am. I reckon i am 4w4d!! so scan will be 7wk3days in, sorry miscalculated yest. IVF cycle is different in time to my normal cycle .

Medical care is very different - i am very lucky - i get ivf free on nhs. We get 2 free ivf cycles on nhs, unless first one is successful. As our last cycle was cancelled due to no fertilisation by ivf they didnt count that as a "try" so this in effect my first cycle. I have 6 frozen embryos and am hoping and praying that we get our healthy baby(s!!) from this bfp and then sometime in the future we could do a FET with one of our other frosties! ( we would have to pay for this but who careS, IT WOULD MEAN WE ALREADY HAD A CHILD!! )
We can never have children natuarally due to my husbands sperm not binding with my eggs - they only found this out when none fertilised with first ivf. Apparently it happens to 2% of couples! So we had icsi this time. I am really hoping that now i am actually pregnant for the first time in my life ( 3 years trying ) that all will go well and that will be the end of our problems.

So you are all in my thoughts and prayers xx

bp87

Sep 24, 2010

To: all

I am new to this forum but have been reading the posts since long time now.. for me, did my IVF 2nd cycle on 30th Aug with 3 embies-all grade A 8 cells.. had positive hcg test on 10th sept with beta 178 and again on 13th beta 487 and progesterone 153.. does this sound good ? I am exactly 6 weeks today... any thoughts?
congratulations to all of you having BFPs here !! and all the best to others in the journey...
had a m/c last year at 7.4 weeks with no heartbeat ...
hope this time its all good..

mhv

Sep 24, 2010

To: all

Well, we are well into September now, almost the end.   This has been a wonderful forum which so much support offered!  We have had many success stories and some not so great, but we have had each other to share everything with!  Thanks Ladies!!!!

As for me, I went for my scan yesterday, and my lining is up to 7.8mm.  : ) There is still a little bit of fluid in my uterus, but he is hoping the progesterone will take care of it.

So, we are going to move forward with thawing my 7 remaining embryos out and trying to get them to blast (they were frozen on day 2).  If any make it, we will be doing a transfer next Wednesday.
If you have time, and any spare prayers, Please pray for my embryos and my lining to be perfect next week.  I am very nervous, as this has been a long process (transfer was suppose to be on Sept 8th) and I am afraid that there have just been to many obstacles this time.  I am going to remain postive and put it in Gods hands.

CL74- I am so sorry to hear about your 3rd, but pray that they other 2 will be perfect in every way!!!!

bp87- Congratulations on your BFP!!!! The #'s sound good to me!  I am sure everything will turn out perfectly this time!  We are praying for you!!!!!  Please keep us updated!  I wish you would have jumped in sooner... we would have given you much support!!

Purple7374

Sep 24, 2010

To: sisi2399, CL74, mhv

I have been away from this forum for over a week now and so many things have happened and to have seen more positive results is really encouraging. Congratulations to nakineen, anne03 and bp87!

sisi2399: I am really sorry to read about your negative result. With your positive spirit and your constant support I so have wished for a positive outcome. I wish you all the best for your next try and really hope that all goes well with your third IVF.

CL74: To lose a baby is so sad. I hope you can be strong for your other two babys.

mhv: Oh that is great news! I am so happy for you that you have finally got a date for your transfer. I hope that the thawing process goes well for all your embryos and that all 7 of them do well and reach blastocyst stage!

As for me, we had our follow up at the clinic last Wednesday. We have asked so many questions and most of the answers have been satisfying some even encouraging. So we have made up our minds and we will try again hopefully this year. We've decided against back to back IVF treatment so if AF is not too late in either October or November we will start Gonal F injections once November AF shows. The clinic said as long as we start stimulations by 1st December we can do it again this year (they close over Christmas). The only thing is, that with egg collection and embryo transfer going well into December, we will miss my mother in law's 80th birthday as she doesn't live in England.

My thoughts are with you all.

MEL4141

Sep 24, 2010

To: MHV

hello, very happy for you that at last your ivf cycle will be on the way(fet)I'm sure next week will be your week, best wishes, I have started meds and am due for 2nd scan wed,egg retrieval 8th oct at the moment, start acupuncture on monday, updating on october ivf'ers, lots love melissax

travelcat7

Sep 24, 2010

To: all

bp87 - Congratulations.  What wonderful news!  I hope everything goes smoothly and that you have a beautiful, healthy baby.

mhv - I will be praying for you so much over the next week and fingers, toes and everything else crossed for your lining and little embies making it to blast.

Purple - I'm glad you had a good follow-up appointment.  Hoping all goes well this November and December so you can get a lovely New Year's gift.

As for me, we have our first ultrasound on Tuesday.  We should be at 7 weeks or 7wks 1 day by then depending upon the trackers I've been looking at.  If all looks good, we get released from the RE and then start with an OBGYN.  Please pray that all looks ok and that we see the heartbeat.

Take care ladies.

bp87

Sep 25, 2010

To: travelat7,purple ,mhv

hi lovely ladies ! thanks a lot for your warm welcome and support and wishes.. I bet I should have joined earlier... better late then never... I am waiting for my first scan on 4th oct... dying for it... I hope I see the heartbeat !!
lots of luck to all of you !!! I will keep you updated....

mhv

Sep 25, 2010

To: MEL4141

Thanks Mel!

You will really like acupunture. I think it has helped me, however long it took. I hope you get lots of embies this time! : )

anne03

Sep 26, 2010

To: all

hi - hows everyone doing?

im much better from illness, though i have had constant stomach ache - like period pains, for over a week. Not really pain or cramps - just ache of a period!! Anyone else had similar?

Best wishes to all x

LaPoo

Sep 26, 2010

To: All

Today was my 3day transfer. RE transferred 3 good quality embies. On bed rest for 3 days. Hormone level testing 9-29. I previously posted 9-27 but the 29th is accurate. Beta on 10-7 but I am weak and will be testing via hpt as well. Feeling pretty good. A bit bloated and achy but will make it through. Getting plenty of rest and relaxation. Hoping and praying for SSBD to all of us.

bp87

Sep 27, 2010

To: anne03

Hi Anne03,
I had lot of cramps before I tested first on 10/09 but then the cramps subsided and now once in a while I have some cramps.. and have a bout of nausea sometime in a day... rest everything is normal and I sometimes feel am I really pregnant? :-)
Dont just worry ! everything will be fine..when is your first scan ? mine is on 4th oct.. next monday...
Lapoo- All the best for your 2WW... be happy and dont lose patience ...

Rozy_Rozy

Sep 27, 2010

To: Everyone

Hey Ladies! I have been away for a long time...i really miss to hear all ur stories.

First congratulation for all the BFPs! i'm really happy for you, hope ur babies will be in a good health, take good care of them :)

Sissi--I'm really sorry to hear ur news...It's okay babe, i'm sure that it's going to work one day if you keep this positive spirit and u keep trying :) don't lose faith Sissi

Anne03-- Cramps are normal at the 1st trimestre, that's what my dr told me. That's due to the expansion of the vagina. It reminds you that ur baby is here. I used to have severe cramps, but once i lay down on my back, it's gone. Try it.

LaPoo-- Happy to hear that ur feeling good after ur transfer, don't do any effort and stay more than 3 days at home, it's better. I was reading in the book that ur embryo stick to the vagina wall on the day 7 after fertilization.

Mel-- hey!! how are you? Best of luck for ur retrieval, it's next week :D I'm very happy for you mel, Hope it's going to work this time, Praying for you from all my heart.

MHV-- Ohhh, Finally ur doing ur transfer soon! how many eggs will you transfer? Put the maximum like i did! Don't hesitate! do u remember i transfered 5.

As for me, i'm suffering a lot! i am 8 weeks and 3 days (since my last period), but that means the actual age of the baby is 6 weeks and 3days since the day of the fertilization.
I'm tired all the time, hate all kind of food and smells. Nausea and acidity all the time, i really feel there's a volcano boiling in my stomach. :(:(
But i keep thinking that i waited sooo long to have this baby, so it's good to suffer :p

mhv

Sep 27, 2010

To: Lapoo,Rozy_Rozy,bp87

Lapoo!  Congrats on the transfer!  I'm praying for you girl! : )   I hope this is our time!!!

Rozy_Rozy-  We are thawing out 7, and seeing how many make it to blast.  I dunno how many we will transfer.  I'm praying for at least 3 to make it and would like to transfer all 3!
That is my hope!!!!

bp87~I hope you see a wonderful strong heartbeat!  Fingers and toes crossed!

bp87

Sep 28, 2010

To: mhv

hey thanks for your lovely wishes !
I am really worried now for the scan !! today not feeling well .. having headache, bit of stomach pains...
when will you be having your transfer?

nakineen

Sep 29, 2010

To: all the beautiful ladies

mhv- good luck with the transfer

BP87- best wishes for your upcoming scan!

Lapoo- hope you are doing well and resting up

Sisi- how are you doing?  Thinking of you

Anne- How are you?  Your scan soon, wish mine wasn't 2 1/2 weeks away.  If you want me to post symptoms I will I have had about a billion little unusal ones

My results in today. 5w4d blood lvl 7699.  Thats a healthy 2 day double! Repeat bloods in a week. First scan booked in 8w1d.  LONG wait.  Felt great on day of last blood like all ok (prob cause I found a old hpt and finally got my beautiful dble lines), but today was a wreck of nerves and so sure things were in the toilet, I always think I am doing something wrong to harm this pregnancy.  (This is the time I miscarried the first pregnancy I had so maybe that is why I was freaking out so much).

sisi2399

Sep 30, 2010

mhv - Cant wait for your results, I know your embies are going to make it.  Im praying for that.

nakineen - everything is fine, your baby is safe and sound, you will not harm this pregnancy.  Stay positive, stop worring so much, I know is difficult to do but please try to relax, that the best thing to do right now.  Enjoy your pregnancy, you will be fine!!!! Praying for you!!!

About me, I just wanted to pass by and tell you all that I am doing fine, enjoying my family and having lots of fun this month till I have to start everything again.  I went dancing last weekend, it was great, was quit a while since we went, you know so much going on, didnt really feel up to it.  This weekend we are going to Miami and have a mini vacation, love those.  I am always thinking and praying for you all still in the game.  Please knoe that I thank everyone for all the support, best wishes and warm words.  Im not giving up, never will.  Im a fighter and thats what I do best.  You will  keep hearing from me.  I guess November will be the month and I will get a great Christmas present this year.  I feel it.

You are all in my prayers.  God Bless you!!!!!

mhv

Sep 30, 2010

To: all

Just wanted to update... the lab thawed our 7 embryos this morning, and 5 have survived. They will call again tomorrow to let me know how things are progressing! Please Pray for those 5 remaining embryos!!!! My transfer will be on Monday, if any of the remaining 5 make it to blast! I am on pins and needles here! Please dear God let them make it to Monday!

xo,
M

bp87

Oct 01, 2010

To: mhv,nakineen,sisi,rozy

hi there !!

mhv- so happy to know you had 5 embies ... I am praying for you... they all will grow fantastic and you will have a great transfer on monday !! dont worry :-) my scan and your transfer is on the same day.. everything will be fine.. All the very best !

nakineen- thanks for your warm wishes ! I hope you are doing fine.. I know this wait for scan is also as killing as 2 WW.... hang in there.. we are in the same boat..
I also have the same feeling as you... when I miscarried last year at 7 weeks.. today I am 7 weeks to be precise..I am also freaking out.. my mom is here and I am just eating her brain out... :D

Sisi- I really appreciate your attitude as everyone else here does !! you are a fighter... always remember your time has come now and I bet next cycle will do wonders... your attitude is so inspiring !! All the best to you... please be in touch on the forum.. we all here are wishing for you from heart !

rozy- I hope you are doing fine now.. and I know when we have suffered so much earlier for this precious pregnancy.. everything feels nice even the problems we face...so just enjoy your pregnancy..

as for me, i am waiting for monday for the scan... having lot of weird things going on with my stomach... face and neck is breaking out.. does anyone else has this problem?
will update again on monday...

Purple7374

Oct 01, 2010

To: mhv, all

mhv: I totally understand that you are on pins and needles but your faith and all our thoughts and prayers will get you through this just fine. I am so excited for you that your transfer day is almost here! I am sending lots of sticky baby dust your way! My thoughts are with you.

I wish that everyone waiting for their scan can relax as much as possible and hope that you can enjoy your pregnancies all the way.

And for everyone getting ready for a next attempt try to relax, eat healthy (this seems hard at times like these where all I want is to eat comfy foods) and enjoy the good days. I wish all of us lots of super sticky baby dust.

anne03

Oct 01, 2010

To: all

hi

nice to hear everyones updates and see people are moving along, whichever stage they are at.

i have my first scan on 14th Oct which is less than 2 weeks away now, ithink i will be just over 7 weeeks then. I really have no idea how things are progressing as the hosp didnt ask me to do a blood test just booked me in for a scan when i said i had a positive hpt.

i did do another test yest - a week after original one and it said 3+ weeks, which is good as i hope this means things are moving along well. The one a week ago said 2-3 weeks.
Unfortunaely 3+ weeks is as far as it goes so i cant check any more!!!

As for symptoms i have had headaches and constipated but recovered from the gastroenteritis so feeling much better. I can recommend prune juice and taking vitamin tablets with orange juice. I also still have a nagging stomach ache - all the time - not a pain just an ache, but have had it nearly 3 weeks now so trying to stop worrying about it.

Nakineen please post your symptoms!!!

Good luck to those waiting for their next attempt, for transfers and for bfps.

Good luck to those waiting for scans - the waiting doesnt get any easier after the 2ww i have found!!!

Anne x

nakineen

Oct 01, 2010

To: anne03

Symptoms:
Dull headache everyday, constipaiton, little bit sore boobs, insomnia, vivid dreams, round ligament pain (whenever i get up suddenly or move i get a sharp pulling, have done since got pos beta-the night of the beta i sneezed and it sent pain rocketing through me), extremly tired, moody, period cramps (these have subsided from very painful to occasional this week), dizzyness (when I sit up suddenly), Feeling hot a lot esp at night but body temp normal. Think I am heading into thirsty, peeing more and slight nausea the past couple of days but is only a very slight difference.

Some of these may be because of stress, worry, sick people at around me at work...I don't know if they are all strictly pg related. I know I am not handling usual stresses at work well, there are people I want to kill!

I'm thinking of ringing clinic to ask for early scan to rule out ectopic as I have had one before it seems crazy they are not scanning me early. But my betas are very good and with ectopic (actually it was a rare hetrotopic) I had low slow rise numbers. My numbers now are beter than they were at 10 days behind, so I have hope but I am a mess of nerves.

nakineen

Oct 02, 2010

To: anne03

oops i missed gassy,bloated, sometimes starving, forgetful, lack of consentration and feel like crap (pale and sick) on and off throughout the day!

What about you?

mhv

Oct 02, 2010

To: all

I just wanted to update on my status.... my RE's office called this morning Sat, Oct 2, and give me an update.... my 5 remaining embryos are looking awesome! The nurse said they look strong and are doing exactly what they are suppose to! Thank You God! I am Amazed that they are ALL hanging in there and it is a difinate sign that prayers are answered!
I am doing acupuncture tomorrow and again on Monday. I am praying that my lining has thickened, even just another mm, and that my previous adhesions will not interfer with the amazing embryo's my donor has provided. I pray they can find a healthy spot to adhere to, and they settle in safe and sound!

anne03

Oct 03, 2010

To: All

Good luck mhv this is great news

Bp good luck with your scan tomorrow let us know how you go

Lapoo hope you are resting up

Purple and cl74 and sisi hope you are relaxing before your next attempt ..thinking of you

Rozyrozy and travel cat hope you are starting to enjoy your pregnancies, keep us updated on symptoms

Can anyone tell me how you date an ivf pregnancy? Is it the date of your baseline considered to be the first day and the day of egg collection considered to be like ovulation???

I just don't know how far i am , baseline was 24 aug and egg collection 6 sept and transfer 9 sept.

Nakineen .....wow a comprehensive list of symptoms! I have been constipated but have found taking my vitamins with oj really helps and also prune juice. I seem to be ok at mo. Have had headache one of the days and still have slight stomach ache. Worst symptom is def need to wee all the time plus I am tired a lot, especially after work . Also I have vivid dreams that I can really remember!

No sickness or food problems as yet luckily but think it's too early for me as I am only 5 weeks and a bit!! I think!

Best wishes to all, sorry if I have missed anyone, thinking of you all x

anne03

Oct 03, 2010

To: Mel

Sorry just realized I missed you, hope the scans are going ok x

MEL4141

Oct 03, 2010

To: anne03

Thank you, had 3rd progress scan follies,12, 12, 13, 16 and one 29! which they say looks like turning into a cyst, so will lose that one.next scan mon and hopefully egg ret wed, transfer friday. really need to get at least 2 fertilised even can put 3 back in if we get them. Best wishes to you an everyone, lots of success on this site, xxxmelissa

bp87

Oct 05, 2010

To: all

Hi Girls,

I had my first scan yesterday and everything is perfect ! Dr said its upto the mark and I heard the beautiful heartbeat as well.... I was so thrilled ! now they have transferred us to OBYGN and so we'll be meeting her this week..
I am having nausea everyday... and not much appetite !
looking forward to next 7 months !!

Mel- All the best for your next scan and all of your follies will be grown up !!

Anne- yes they calculate from the baseline date.. mine was 13th August and hence I am now 7.4 weeks ! good that you dont have any food problems yet !! hope you are resting enough and dont panic for 14th oct.. all will be just fine !

Lapoo- How are you?

Travelcat and Rozy- how are you girls ? how far both of you are and any new symptoms ? when are your next scans?

Nakineen - how are you doing ? take full rest ! when is your scan date ?

mhv- great to know that all your embies are great growing ! your lining will be thickened.. dont worry.. all of us are praying for you...

keep the forum live and keep us all updated ! cheers...

LaPoo

Oct 05, 2010

To: bp87

Hi BP, I'm doing good. Thanks for asking. Still in my 2WW. Today I'm 9dp3dt and hoping for a BFP. Beta is 10/7, just two days away. So exciting to see all the positive postings. It encourages all of us to continue pressing toward our dreams. Continue to pray for me and DH.

mhv

Oct 06, 2010

To: LaPoo

You are soooo close to testing!!! How exciting! I can't wait to hear your great news!!! How have you been feeling?
I am praying for you my friend! : )

nakineen

Oct 13, 2010

To: all

where have u all gone?

sisi2399

Oct 13, 2010

To: nakineen

Im here!!!! I was thinking the same thing. Hoping you are doing great!!!

nakineen

Oct 14, 2010

To: sisi2399

All my bloods have come back with really good rises (todays hcg at 7w4d is 136108) and my first scan is in 4 days.

I however am doing absolutely rubbish.  I am supposed to be grateful but I am feeling truely awful on so many levels.  I have waves of nausea on and off all day and nothing helps I feel sick then burp up food for ages. I drag myself to work because it can be a good distraction but is so hard when people ask what is wrong because I look sick and I have to lie and make up an excuse.  Then I feel mad if someone doesn’t ask what wrong, like I must look like **** all the time so they don't notice. I have to force myself to eat most meals and cry all the time and am so anxious about the pregnancy viability.  I just feel like I have a permanent hangover and go to bed early because I'm so tired and don’t socialize with anyone so I don't have to hide being pregnant. I have a nose like a bloodhound soo many unpleasent smells are hard to avoid (like in my job when I have to change adult nappies sometimes) I have missed some work because I can't consentrate (like if I have to drive long distance). Am feeling super depressed. I can't talk to any friends about it cause I have told no one but my mum(and don't want to until wk 12), no one would understand as they haven’t been in my shoes anyway.  I actually have found myself wishing I would just hurry up and miscarry so this will all be over (because surly this pregnancy will end any moment like the stories I read on the net about getting good scan then baby dies etc). I have bad vivid dreams every morning and are so sad when I wake up and remember I am pregnant.  DH is so uncaring at times, doesn't offer any extra help, just is his same self where he thinks constantly annoying me is funny and I just can't handle that anymore. I tried to get a earlier scan from 4 different clinics but couldn’t (all drs away) and tried to get my free counseling at my clinic but cant get on day I'm in that town for scan.  I can’t believe after all I have been through that this is how I am feeling.

Sorry for the whinging, I know I sound so ungrateful and no one wants to hear a 'poor me' 'I'm pregnant' whinge when they would gladly be in my shoes.  I just am over whelmed with fear and unwellness and feel like what I have dreamed about for years is my worst nightmare in reality.  I can't believe this is how I feel.  I have read the huge surge in pregnancy hormones really can screw with your head.

Please tell me sisi you are well?

anne03

Oct 14, 2010

To: nakineen

hi
im sorry you feel this bad. dont worry your feelings are completely normal. i have been feeling much the same.its the hormones.
the fear is understandable but you must try to rationalise it and realise 85% of pregnancies turn out well and it has more chance of being ok.
i think because we have gone through ivf we worry more - plus dont forget alot of the people on here have had problems so we only hear about those - there are so many people in the big wide world that fly through pregnancy without our worries.

i have the same nausea and annoying dh at times although at others he is so great.

i had my scan today and saw a heartbeat - i was so relieved. i havent even had one blood test done to keep my mind at ease!! They said i was 6 wk 6 days , which is a few days less than i thoughti was but they seemed really pleased and said everything is going really well and discharged me from fertility to maternity!! got another scan at 12 weeks.

i was soooo worried and nervous , still am but its normal and im trying to relax now. i still feel sick , all day today . its the hormones. They said my stomach ache is due to my ovaries still being very enlarged due to the ivf. it wonrt cause a problem and theres no fluid, they should go down as time goes by, but thats whats been causing my stomach discomfort.

good luck with your scan - you will be fine, have faith

Anne x

nakineen

Oct 15, 2010

To: anne03

Thank you for your reasuring comments.

I'm so glad we are feeling the same (but not glad you are sick, (I wouldn't wish this sickness on my worst enemy).

YEAH for your scan and heartbeat!! That is just amazing news!!  How did you cope so far with no blood tests, they are all that kept me going, without them I think I may have been admitted straightjacket and all by now!

I am feeling a little better now, I can see a little clarity at the times I'm not so sick.  I still worry for scan in 2 days and then if good how to cope for 4 weeks until next one.  I will have to talk to the drs about it.

I like what you said about most woman are fine and I know reading all the bad material on the net is unhelpful as most woman that have no probs don't cruise those sights and post.

Thank you for your kind words, they have helped.  I must find a way to let go of the situation, for my sanity.

anne03

Oct 18, 2010

To: nakineen

How did your scan go? How are you?

nakineen

Oct 18, 2010

To: anne03

8 hours in a car with a sick bucket just in case not great but Scan went great.  Heartbeat 159. I asked dr for stats on sucess from now on and she said it all looked so good that 95%percent chance of take home baby!  The material we got given said 90%, so either is pretty good odds!  My ms had gotten worse and day before scan I was in bed vomiting and couldnt eat or drink.  Showering made me pant like a dog.  Explained all this to dr and got some medication (the only one she recommends as being safe) and I can reduce dose as I feel I need to.  I got week off work.

On the way home we went over heaps of bumpy roads and I felt sore and was spotting.  I now have to tell myself sore is prob enlarged ovaries moving around and spotting normal from scan.  When will I stop worrying?

Anyway feeling better today, maybe meds working, though woozy still when I get out of bed.

How are you doing?  Hows the pain?

Rozy_Rozy

Oct 25, 2010

To: mhv

heyyy! well that's the best news that a heared this morning!!!! :):) Well GOOO and transfer the 5 embies if you can...that's what i did... i transfered 5 embies and took the risk, i begged my dr to accept!

yaaay Best of Luck MHV!!! praying for you! love youuu! kisses

peppypeep

Nov 18, 2010

Everyone,

I started this thread months ago and then abandoned it during my ivf. I feel terrible that I have not kept up with everyone after getting so much support here.  I would love to hear from anyone who wants to chat.  I put my updates on my journal so if you want to read them, just friend me.  I am going for IVF #3 next week and am presently on stims.  So far, so good. :)

I am reprinting the list below if anyone cares to update please do so or send me a message and I will add your changes.
Looking for age and cycle type (if you like).

nichumangel: 38 (39 in december) September IVFr
journey2motherhood: 44, 4th IVF
mhv: 43~donor eggs~FET
MEL4141: 41, own eggs, 3rd ivf in October, go MEL!
hoping4baby2009: 41, 2nd IVF in October
peppypeep: 40, own eggs, 3rd IVF, antagonist protocol
nshapland: 40, own eggs, 1st IVF, BFN  - try again????
LaPoo: 40, IVF#2
travelcat7: 35, 1st IVF
Purple7374:  37, 2nd IVF, BFN – giving you the strength to try again!
CL74: 32, own eggs, 1st IVF - BFP!  Triplets!
Sisi2399: 29 - 2nd fresh IVF
Rozy_Rozy: 29, 1st IVF - BFP!  next u/s 9/14
Levi97: 31(32-Oct) 1st IVF, BFN, working on 2nd IVF
nmenyo: 32 first IVF
nakineen: 32, first IVF
REsa1175: 1st IVF
mummytobehopefully261
Sandylove
jessting
Tryingforbaby2
firstandlast72: 38, own eggs, 1st IVF, BFP!
fionababy: seeing doctor in October for next IVF attempt. Go Fiona!
BeirutBaby: 40, moving on to 5th IVF
Lovewdw: 40, will do IVF with SET soon
Anne03: 34, 2nd IVF

Good luck to everyone and ******baby dust****** !  :)

Rozy_Rozy

Nov 19, 2010

To: peppypeep

Hey Peppyyy! how r you? well good luck in this cycle...and no need to tell you to keep the positive energy bcoz you are and you always did! i'm sure! :)

Hope the shots are not hurting you :P but it's worth it :) Kisses

anne03

Nov 19, 2010

To: peppy peep

Thansk dor restarting this thread.
hi - i am now 12 weeks 4 days pregnant!!! I still cant believe it, had ICSI in IVF 2 after no ferts on IVF 1.

I had my 12 weeek scan last Monday ( 12 weeks to the day from ivf egg collection ) and all was well. They put me forward 3 days. I was happy at this as at my 7 week 3 day viability scan they said i was 6 weeks 6 days ( 4 days behind ).

I have my NT scan on sunday 21st nov.

I have had plenty of symptoms - week 6 - 11 very nauseous, not much appetite. Alot of back pain from progesterone when i was on it, this has subsided now. Last couple of weeks i have felt much better. Still very tired and have lots of spots. But all well worth it.
Worst symptom is probably constant constipation. Also have lots of aches and pains in stomach - nothing really painful just stuff thats there!!

My major problem is anxiety - i cant stop worrying about miscarriage, possible problems with the baby, something might happen to my husband etc etc. I know fears are normal, esp after such a long journet ttc but i just want to stop worrying and enjoy this pregnancy. Anyone else whos been lucky enough to get pregnant have similar experiences?

Good luck to everyone on their ttc journey and who are pregnant x

nakineen

Nov 23, 2010

To: peppy, anne

Hey Peppy best of luck!  Hope it is 3rd time lucky for you

Anne great to hear you are still around! We should talk through personal message board on this site

I am now 33 and my first ivf has made me 13wk and 2d pg.  I had NT scan today and it was AWESOME!  Lots to see and all good so far.

I was super sick this first trimester and still feel  sick often and have lost weight not put it on.  Too many symptoms to list unless anyone wants to be bored with it all!

Anne I too range from really happy to really scared and too afraid to tell too many people yet that I'm pg incase something goes wrong (yet I'm bidding on a pram online weird).  Tonight I worried about incompetent cervix as I have a risk factor. I have bought a doppler and that helps a lot and I am reading a series of books to fill in time!  If I can figure out how to send you a friend request we can chat privately.

leeannestrydom

Nov 23, 2010

To: all

im on my day 8 of ivf embies transfer i had 2 put back that were both 8cell and A grade but i have had the most terribel pains the last 2 nights is this normal and has anyone els had this and still Gotten a BFP

travelcat7

Nov 23, 2010

To: all

Hi ladies,
It's good to see some posts. I haven't forgotten about any of you and often wonder how you are doings. It's great to see some more good news on here and just to see how things are progressing for many of you.

As for me, I am now 15wks 2days along. We had our NT scan two weeks ago and got to see the baby for almost 20 minutes because it wasn't turned the right way to get the reading at first. It was amazing. Our little one finally turned the right way and the tech said things look good so far. We are going to do blood screening as well, but not sure about amnio. One good thing about going through fertility treatments and being 35 means we've already seen the baby three times (one for our RE to confirm, then for my OB to confirm and one for the NT). We also heard the heartbeat for the first time. My husband recorded the sounds on his iPhone and plays it for everyone. It's so sweet.

Anyway, glad to see things moving along for many of you and still praying for all of you still on the journey.

Take care