Is anyone starting IVF in October 2008? - Fertility / Infertility / IVF

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 16, 2008

Welcome to our thread! Wow, that is unfortunate. I am hoping that doesn't happen to me. I am due for ER Wed or Thurs and they have lowered my dose the past 3 or 4 nights now. I've never heard of that happening, but then again I am new to this. I think your story is a first for our thread. Thanks for sharing your story and we look forward to hearing more from you! Hope AF comes really soon. Have a good night.

tracy4751

Nov 16, 2008

To: JenJen12

I'm so sorry they canceled your cycle - that stinks - did they even ask you if you wanted to convert it to IVF..??......it doesn't makes sense that they would just cancel it altogether without the chance of converting and having a possible pregnancy come out of the time & effort you have already given. Perhaps you can still call them if it happened today and ask if it can be converted..??..

Good luck!!!!

jenjen12

Nov 16, 2008

To: all

Thanks for the support! It really helps to talk with people who understand about IVF.....The clinic gave us the opportunity to go ahead with it knowing that the eggs would more than likely be poor quality. We are doing a shared risk program, so by cancelling we saved one of our cycles. We get 3 fresh and 3 FET's for one price. My RE already has my protocol for next cycle. I stim'd really well. I had 12 follicles 12-14mm's. But, between day 7 & 9 they didn't grow and my E2 dropped to 100. Totally took me off guard since I was doing so well. I'm going to be 37 in Dec, so that may have something to do with it. We have already done 4 IUI's with no success. We have male factor, too. I"m trying to look on the bright side. At least now I know what I"m doing with my shots!!! I'm tentatively supposed to start Lupron again on 12/26.

jezebel888

Nov 16, 2008

To: everyone

i couldn't believe what i did this morning.  I gave myself repronex instead of bravelle.  I am suppose to take repronex in the evenings and bravelle in the mornings.  I called the nurse and she told me to just take bravelle tonight and let the dr. know in the morning. I am so upset.  How can i make that mistake.

I've also been aggressive giving myself the shots and didn't know that i was drawing some blood. Not much blood just a little.  Tonight i went in easy with the needle and did not bleed. oh well, everything happens for a reason.

wanna-be-preggers  Thanks for your reply. I'm not so concerned about the numbers anymore :o)  I go in monday morning for us. i will keep everyone posted

jezebel888

Nov 17, 2008

To: jenjen12

welcome! sorry to hear you got canceled. everything happens to all of us for a reason and don't worry about age factor too much. With todays technology they can even make a 50 year old woman pregnant with twins.

I got canceled too in september and now i feel great with new meds. Don't worry, maybe your canceled cycle was a good thing. They probabley wanted to see how your body reacted to meds. It's all good!

Just go with the flow and have fun doing it :o))

WE WILL ALL BE PREGGERS SOOOOOOOOON!

Koreangirl

Nov 17, 2008

To: wanna be preggers and all

Hey, everafter - how are you feeling? Congrats on your ET. It will stick and grow K. Twins?

Tracy- Good to have you back. ET is tomorrow, must be very excited now right?

Imcrt - Thats a very good advice. Thks !

Jenjen12 - Welcome! Hope you can find some support here. Actually I just joined too. This group have been great and I am grateful for everybody.

Wanna be pregger - Hi! Sorry for not updating. Just came back from my 2nd US, the Gonal F150 did not have some impact on my follicles. So, they are increasing to 225ml starting today for 4days. Next US would be 21/11 Fri. The last injection, beside feeling breathless, giddy, once in a while , everything else is fine. I have no more bruises like last time. My DH is getting better on it. I think ER would be delay now since my follicles are not responding well. Will update again on Friday.
Oh! I saw that your follicles are doing very well. Em.....envy.......(hope by friday, my follicle would speed up like fomula 1, hahaha)

Hope everyone is doing great! Take care.........

tracy4751

Nov 17, 2008

To: All

I need to get there @10:30 - start drinking 10:00am 32oz...- relations tonight-

2cells Multinucleated in one embryo - if divided tomorrow will transfer both if not only using one.

..time to get info on multinucleation and cause/prevention....

wish me luck!!

TIA!

ever_after

Nov 17, 2008

Imcrt - How's your ET today? Hope you and your embryos are doing great. :)

jenjen12 - welcome to our thread and sorry to hear your cycle cancelled. Hope AF comes very early and next cycle will be much suitable for you.

Koreangirl - Glad to hear from you and thank for your wish. I had one embryo transferred and just pray everyday my baby sticks stronger and stronger.

jezebel888 - Can feel your worry Hope your dr says everything is ok. Let us know please.

Tracy - Good luck on your ET tomorrow and I'll pray for you.

wanna be preggers - How's your US? Are you going to have HCG shot tonight? Can't wait to hear from you.

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 17, 2008

To: everyon

I just got back from the doctor. It is 10am they usually call me close to 1 pm. My follies looked great, I had 21.5mm on left and 12 others on that side ranging from 12mm to 17.5mm and I had 21 mm on right with 12 others on the right ranging from 15mm through 18.5 mm. They will call me later with blood results but the ultrasound tech said it looks like they will probably trigger me tonight and ET Wednesday. I'm getting so excited. My transfer will likely be Monday the 24th.

Sounds like everyone else is doing great! Koreangirl, I'm sure the increased Gonal F will help those follies grow. The dosage I took was 225. Jezebel, I can see how you switched up the meds. It does get confusing. At least they will just have you reverse them today. All should be fine!

I will post again later when the doc calls me to give me the definite results.
Have a great Monday..........

julie7009

Nov 17, 2008

To: everyone

Hello everyone, I went to get the the ultrasound and we saw the heartbeat of 1 child. So I am so happy...thanks for everyones prayers.

Julie

tracy4751

Nov 17, 2008

To: Julie007

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! It is such a great experience ~ enjoy it all!!!

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 17, 2008

To: everyone

First of all~Julie  I am soooo excited and happy for you.  You have been on my thoughts a lot lately.  I am so glad you weren't forced to make that decision!  Awesome!

I was wondering if those of you who had ER could tell me what your estradiol levels were before the retrieval, or at least the last bloodwork/us before your retrieval?  Mine today was 2345, it was in the 900's Saturday.  They said it had tripled.  I am having my retrieval at 10:30 Wed.  Does this estradiol seem high?  Will it go any higher I wonder?  Since I stopped the Gonal F I hope it doesn't go any higher.  I remember reading somewhere your chances of hyperstimulation increased when the estradiol gets up closer to 5000 and 6000 I think.  I need to google this and find out.  I'm a little worried about that.

Thanks!  Hope everyone is doing great.

julie7009

Nov 17, 2008

To: everyone

Tracey4571 - Thanks...once I saw the heart beat and only saw one...is when I relaxed alittle.

wanna_be_preggers - please do not stress...wednesday will be a piece of cake. U R in my thoughts and prayers/

tracy4751

Nov 17, 2008

To: Wanna_Be_Preggers

My estrodial was only 589, but this cycle I only had 2 eggs.

I searched on the net - (http://www-dot-goivf-dot-com/faqs/success-dot-php4) and found "The estradiol levels should be followed daily thereafter and they will continue to rise and when the estradiol level falls below 3000 pg/ml it is safe to administer hCG and proceed to egg retrieval."

BEST of luck to you Dear ~ don't stress it.  What have you decided to have as "Your last meal" the night before..??. My first time I went and had Escargot and Sushi.  This time I had a Veal Parmesan Sub (1/2).  Good luck - and wear sweats so you don't have to fiddle getting out afterwards - are you having anesthesia?  The first time it knocked me for a loop - this last time it was a sinch!

Wish me luck tomorrow morning!!  Will check in when we get back - DH will be taking/bringing me home then packaging up all the food I made today so he didn't have to do it the rest of the week and it was handy when I got hungry (comfort food!!) ~ then he has to get a root canal!..ouch..who will be hurting more..??..mmmm dunno!! :-}....then he has to take our daughter to Confirmation workshop ~ oughtta be interesting!!!....:-}}D

ever_after

Nov 17, 2008

Julie - Congratulations again.  I can image how happy you are now :)

Wanna_Be_Preggers - know it's not easy but try not to worry.  Idon't know what was my number before ER but I believe you should be fine. Just prepare Wed ER.. I'm excited for you too :)

Tracy - Good luck good luck on your ET tomorrow.  Bring your babies home safely :)

jenjen12

Nov 17, 2008

To: All

Tracy 4751 - Good luck tomorrow with your ER!!!!  I can't wait to hear how it goes.

Julie7009 - Did you do an IVF cycle?  So happy for your success!!!  I can't wait until the day I get to hear my baby's heartbeat!!!  I know it's coming soon!

Wanne_be_preggers - Your follies are doing great!  I had 12 between 12-14 mm before my cycle was cancelled.  You are doing great!!!

everyone:  How have your side effects been with the medications.  I did pretty well.  I felt nauseous periodically during the day, but nothing major.  Plus I was very tired--I think that was the Lupron.  I haven't heard back from the IVF nurse at my clinic yet about the shared risk program....regarding my status...if they are going to cancel me or not.  I am sure she won't call and tell me until the doctor appeals.  I don't think they will cancel me.  I was doing great until the doc changed the meds.....but next time we'll know what we need to do!  I'm enjoying my "break" and looking forward to AF getting here....

jezebel888

Nov 17, 2008

To: everyone

wann-be-preggers your follies look great!  I'm sure your very excited about monday. what is the maximum amount of embryo's are you allowed to transfer.  I only ask because you made alot of good size eggs.  Wish you tons of luck on wedand mon.  you'll be fine with the transfer on wed .  Oh, i didn't change the meds on myself. It was an accident, but dr said no big deal.

julie7009  oh wow, that is GREAT. CONGRADULATIONS!!!!! I can imagine how happy you are to hear that. wishing you a very healthy 9 months.

me  - i got my second us today and have 5 follies on each side and they are all growing nicley.  My meds have not changed so i will continue same amount.

Ever-after   Everything went well today with DR. thanks.  how is everything with you? didn't see any posts on yourself

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 17, 2008

To: tracy, everyone

Tracy~how awesome of you to find that for me.  I really appreciate it and it makes me feel sooo much better!

Thanks for everyone for your kind thoughts and wishes.  I am excited!
We will put in 2 embryos.  We thought about just doing 1 but we will do 2.  I am anxious to see how many eggs they get since I do have 26 follicles.  It should be interesting to see how many end up being usable.

I'm doing my trigger in 30 minutes!  I'll be checking in with everyone tomorrow to see how you all are doing!

Nighty night!

jezebel888

Nov 17, 2008

To: wanna-be-preggers

Are u kidding? 26 follies? wow wow wow wow! you my dear are so going to get preggers. That is fantasic!!!!

you won't need much luck. you will be pregnant soon. :o))))).

Koreangirl

Nov 18, 2008

To: Wanna be pregger

YOOOWooooooo! Excellent result!!! Everything will be fine. Relax.

Guys, anyone started with low doses like mine GonalF150 before? I feel that it is abit late to change to GF225 now. Wondering......

Julie - It will be a healthy and cute baby! Congrat!

Jezebel - hey, seem like your med is doing great on you. Wishing you on your next result.

ever_after

Nov 18, 2008

Jezebel - Glad to hear your dr confirmed everything is ok. Just keep praying until you'll get lots of health eggs :) And thank you for asking about me. Actually, I'm getting more nervous. Most of time I start to have little cramp on and off just one week before period. And that's what I had when I had an injectable IUI and what I have now. My AF is supposed on Nov 25th. I know I keep telling myself not to lose hope and I'm trying my best..

Have a good day girls :)

tracy4751

Nov 18, 2008

To: All

ET went well ~ had the one transferred that originally multinucleated but then separated into 3-cells. The original one that was fine ended up multinucleating, so they didn't use it. I have alot of questions on this, and have not found any answers on the net. It frightens me since I really don't know what to expect, and the embryologist was very vague to say the least, but she had said alot of women had had full-term pregnancies with nromal children who had the same "problems", so I am hopeful.

We stopped for lunch on our way home and then I slept for about 3 hrs on the couch until my daughter came home, then DH went to the dentist, and is now @the Confirmation workshop with her while I have our four dogs demanding my attention. (It's pretty hard to try and type while a big nose keeps on nudging your elbow up to get a pet..!!)

I did bend over to pick my dish up from the floor (without thinking sine the instructions explicitly said no bending over..uuggh..) so I can put it in the sink, and could have kicked myself afterwards. Hope I didn't mess anything up. I am really not a sedentary person, and this is killing me to just lay on the couch all day - at least I get to watch any movie I want on NETFLIX!!!....(3 so far...).

Hope everyone else is doing well.

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 18, 2008

To: tracy

Glad your transfer went well. Enjoy this relaxation time. I go for my retrieval in the morning at 10:30 CST. Will post tomorrow afternoon after I hear something!

ever_after

Nov 18, 2008

Tracy - Glad to hear your ET was successful and welcome to 2WW. :)
Try not to move too much and take a good rest as much as you can.

Wanna be pregger - Wanted to say I'll pray for you tomorrow's ER. I'll think of you at 10:30 am (guess 11:30 am my time). Tons of good luck!!!

Have a good night girls.

jezebel888

Nov 18, 2008

To: ever-after

you shouldn't be nervous and cause stress to yourself. try to keep busy with other things you like to do. hang in there girl, we are all going to have healthy babies. Just be patient and positive. It will happen. :o))

keep us posted.

me- I go in for my third us tomarrow morning and will keep everyone posted

jezebel888

Nov 18, 2008

To: Koreangirl

my meds give me the giggles. I quess it's good and I feel great. I just hope they don't cancel me again this month, but so far everything looks great.

to answer your question I'm on 225 repronex and 225 bravell with other meds

tracy4751

Nov 19, 2008

To: All

Ok ~ HAD to call embryology to find out EXACTLY what was up with eggs....couldn't wait.

I asked her about the egg that wasn't transferred-what happened to it?: It never continued dividing 2-cell odd shaped-spitted out fragmentation and was discarded.

The Egg that was transferred's quality she said was "Excellent..exactly what we look for": 4cell 2AA

I also asked about bending over yesterday and she said they wrote the strict instructions to just make women realize to relax as much as possible the first two weeks after conceiving. She asked if I was ever pregnant before, and I told her yes, but didn't know it at first and was going out dancing at the time with my husband all the time. She said we just have to take it alot easier since it is through IVF and you don't want to risk anything.

...ok ~ I feel MUCH better! Off to watch some more Angel/Charmed on TV then some Netfix movies on the net!

Have a great day girls!!!

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 19, 2008

To: everyone

Ok ladies, I'm back from my ER! They got 16 eggs! Woohoo! We're really excited. The ER wasn't bad at all! Was awake and eating crackers/juice at 11:30, procedure started at 10:30. Just feel a little groggy and slightly crampy (but I've had gas pains worse than this, lol) They will call tomorrow to give us an update on the embies, will let everyone know as soon as I find out. Okay I'm off to read a book and relax for the rest of the day. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers!

tracy4751

Nov 19, 2008

To: Wanna_Be_Preggers

YEA!!!! I'm SO happy for you!!! Congratulations on the ###!!! WOWSIE! Go take care f yourself!!!!

tracy4751

Nov 19, 2008

To: All

Some info I just found on www dot advancedfertility dot com/embryotransfer dot htm (take out spaces and replace "dot" with a period)

When does the embryo implant following IVF transfer?
A healthy human embryo will hatch from its shell on day 5-7 and implant very soon after hatching out. So actual invasion of the embryo and attachment to the uterine wall occurs about 2-5 days after a day 3 transfer and within 1-3 days after a day 5 transfer.

How soon to do a pregnancy test after IVF?
About 9-11 days after the transfer (9 days for day 5 transfer and 11 days for day 3 transfer), we do a blood test to find out if she is pregnant. If embryo implantation has occurred, HCG hormone will be detectable in the mother's blood at that time.

How soon can I do a pregnancy test after IVF?
We don't recommend doing a urine pregnancy test after IVF. The reason is that there are a lot of falsely negative results. We have seen many beautiful babies born after the wife called us to say that she took a home urine pregnancy test that was negative. A blood test is needed because it is much more sensitive and reliable.

At our IVF clinic, the number of embryos to be transferred is decided by the couple after a discussion with Dr. Sherbahn regarding their embryo quality and how it impacts on the risks for multiple pregnancy versus the risk of failing to conceive at all. Most couples at our center decide to replace 1 or 2 embryos when the female partner is under 35, 2 or 3 embryos when she is 39-41, and 2 to 4 (if they have that many) if she is over 41 years old. Transferring this number of embryos seems to result in a "reasonable" balance of high overall pregnancy rates, and low high-order (triplets or more) multiple pregnancy rates.

ever_after

Nov 19, 2008

To: wanna_be_preggers

Congratulations for your successful ER.. :) 16 follies are really great. Take a good rest. You are deserved :)

ever_after

Nov 19, 2008

To: Tracy

That's good info.. I have a similar one. Guess we can have HPT on 8th day.. =P

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What happens after a Day 3 Transfer?

1dpt.. Embryo is growing and developing
2dpt.. Embryo is now a blastocyst
3dpt.. Blastocyst hatches out of shell on this day
4dpt.. Blastocyst attaches to a site on the uterine lining
5dpt.. Implantation begins,as the blastocyst begins to bury in the lining
6dpt.. Implantation process continues and morula buries deeper in the lining
7dpt.. Morula is completely implanted in the lining and has placenta cells & fetal cells
8dpt.. Placenta cells begin to secret HCG in the blood
9dpt.. More HCG is produced as fetus develops
10dpt.. More HCG is produced as fetus develops
11dpt.. HCG levels are now high enough to be immediately detected on HPT

tracy4751

Nov 20, 2008

To: ever_after

Thanks - that one is better. Did you find/know anything about having an ultrasound 3 days after transfer? I'm concerned it will possibly disturb the embie - I know it's for measuring the lining to be sure all is ok, but some of the girls are downright rough at times.

TIA!!!

ever_after

Nov 20, 2008

To: Tracy

You do US? I wasn't aware of that. Only time I can go to the clinic is for the beta on Nov 27th.. Don't worry. I don't think they'll do anything harmful for you and your embie...

I wish I know how my embie is doing... I have a cramp on and off every moment and just like AF symptom.

Have a good day.

lmcrt

Nov 20, 2008

Tracy.....That would make sense to check your lining if they think there may be a problem but you should be on all kinds of preogesterone and estrogen to keep the lining thick are you??????

Ever_after.......I haven't really felt anything since ET on Monday. Yesterday morning for about 1 min. I felt some period cramps but then it went away. I feel twinges from time to time but nothing really out of the ordinary. I really wish I would feel something, however I know that tons feel nothing and still end up preggers.

ever_after

Nov 20, 2008

To: lmcrt

Oh hello... Glad to hear from you.. I believe you're doing great.. When is your BETA? Although your ER was Mon but yours was 5 day transfer so I thought you should be able to know the result by the end of next week?

tracy4751

Nov 20, 2008

Hi girls ~ Thanks so much for responding.  I just left a message on the IVF nurses voicemail for a callback.  It just has me a BIT worried, and I don't want anything to happen to the embryo.  Hope this doesn't seem like I'm a whimp!!  ...will be counting the moments until the call back ~ will let you know.  (The nurses are going to think I'm a regular P.I.T.A.)

Yes, I am on progesterone suppositories and pills.  I use the suppositories morn/night and take the pill before bedtime.

I've a little twinges on my left side on & off, but they were mostly last night and woke me up a few times.  My daughter left for school @728, and I went back to sleep on the couch ~ just woke up.  This is getting me lazy!

Have a good day girls!!!

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 20, 2008

To: everyone

Hey girls, I simply love the information you girls are finding on what happens to the embie after the transfer. You are all so resourceful. I will be referring back to these messages after my transfer. I am a week behind lmcrt, I'm thinking I will do a 5 day transfer although my RE says they do more 3 day transfers. So who knows. It's odd to think it takes the embie that long to implant! Doesn't it make you all want to rest for 1 to 2 weeks straight?! I would think they would start to burrow in there and get comfortable right away. Is anyone thinking of peeing on a stick soon? Have a great day ladies! I am resting today (had retrieval yesterday) I have to go to work 1/2 day today after lunch. My job is pretty physical, I am a chiropractor and am on my feet all day doing adjustments and rehab on patients all day. I have 13 scheduled this afternoon, but I typically see 28-35 in a full day. I hope this doesn't affect my preggers status. Anyone else have a physical job and still doing ivf?

tracy4751

Nov 20, 2008

Hi all!! The IVF Nurse just called me back ~ said they do the US to make sure the lining converted..standard...cannot effect embryo - transvaginal - if I am still nervous I can forgoe it but they strongly recommend doing it to be sure the right meds are being taken. So I guess it will be off to continue my relationship with the ol' US machine!!

Oh GOD I hope nothing happens........it's been over a year to get this far!

TTYL!!

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 20, 2008

To: everyone

Embryo update!!!!!!!
Ok ladies, here's the scoop:

Out of 16 eggs retrieved, 1 was immature.  so 15 made it.
Out of those 15:
60% were done conventionally (9 eggs) out of those only 2 fertilized
40% were done ICSI (6 eggs) out of those 5 fertilized.

So we have 7 embryos total!  They will watch them until Saturday and call me that morning for a transfer if they have progressed far enough. We will put in the 2 best ones, hoping we have 2 that are great!

ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) was clearly the way to go for us.  Either my eggs are too thick (according to my DH) or his sperm were too weak to break through the egg!  Putting in a single sperm yielded most of our embryos!

Take care ladies!  I'll be checking in frequently to see how all my ladies are doing.
Hugs to you all.

lmcrt

Nov 20, 2008

I am going to try so hard not to do a HPT. I have my bloodtest on the 28th since they are closed for thanksgiving. I work on Thanksgiving and am thinking of having someone run my blood for HCG. I work in a hospital so this isn't hard. I just don't want to read the results wrong. Who knows what I will do.......It would be nice to suprise the hubby on thanksgiving if I do turn up preggers.

ever_after

Nov 20, 2008

Tracy - Glad to hear your update. So now you can calm and enjoy having your perfect embie in your uterus.

wanna_be_preggers - WOW, 9 embryos!!! That's wonderful news.  And really good to you comparison between ICSI and the other..  I always wondered how much % can be different. I wanted to do both like you but have so few eggs, no choice other than ICSI.  Anyhow, I'm so glad for you.. :)

For me, I'm in IT so most of time, just staring at the monitor. No physical work but lots of  stress.   Think you'd better be away from your work for a while after ET (at least a week???) since your work involves lots of movements..

Regarding testing HPT,  I'm debating with myself to do during this weekend... Let's see which side of mine wins..

tracy4751

Nov 21, 2008

To: All

Hi girls!!! I'm back from the US/BW - the US showed my lining converted!!! YEA!!! Now for the results of my bloodwork later on this afternoon! It was snowing like heck on the way down, and on the way bac everything was gone - what a relief!!

Now after driving 2hrs, I'm pooped - time for a nap ~ Hope everyone has an EXCELLENT day!!!!

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 21, 2008

To: everyone

Tracy~glad your us went well.  And glad you didn't get stranded in the snow.

everafter~we'll see which side of you wins. If you are like me, you will pee on that stick and hold it up to the light just to make sure you're not missing seeing a teeny tiny line...smile...we've all been there right?!

lmcrt~If I worked in a hospital and had direct access to a lab I would totally be testing my blood.  There's NO way I would be able to resist that temptation. I would go for it!  You have a friend who works in the lab maybe?

everyone else~thinking of you all.  My transfer is tentatively scheduled for tomorrow but it may be Monday.  They will call me tomorrow morning.

Have a great day!

lmcrt

Nov 21, 2008

Yes I do have a friend that works in the lab so I could totally do it, but I guess that wouldn't be fair to my husband to find out behind hie back. I did give in yesterday and tokk and HPT. It was only 4dpt but I wanted to see if the HCG trigger was out of my system. The test was negative so I guess the HCG has left or is too low to read. Now of course I am going to have to take test everyday to see if a line pops up. I'm just like everyone else I'm not feeling much of anything so I just get negative and think im not preggers, then the next minute I feel a twinge and get postive and think well just maybe I am preggers. I need next week to come sooner than later. I;m starting to go crazy.

tracy4751

Nov 21, 2008

My update/BW Results:
Everything looks great! ~
EST-698-/- PROG- 53-/-Lining 12 IEHH
I asked (since other girls on here asked me): "What does it mean when your lining coverts?" They want the Progesterone above 30 with US - and after transfer it changes to an hh pattern.
Medication adjustment: no
Able to drink Green Tea decaf? Yes - actually can have under 12oz caffeine a day
Can I go back to acupuncturist? Most acupuncturists wont see you once you are potentially pregnant..there are ways that they actuallly do abortions with acupuncture because it redirects bloodflow throughout the body.
Preg Test Dec. 1st!
.........time to take it REALLY EASY!

tracy4751

Nov 21, 2008

Wanna-be-preggers ~ thanks for the update ~ Good Luck tomorrow ~ by the way ~ what will your "Last Meal" be???

Lmcrt ~ You can always do the test and bring the results (without peak) home with you tonight to dinner for him to open!!!! (just a thought...............I know I would!!)

Rest of the girlies on here ~ BEST of luck in all ~ and only well wishes for all of us to bring miracles into our lives for next year ~ k???? I say we just jump from this week to next weekend so we can be over the wait ~ what do yas think?!

xo

Koreangirl

Nov 21, 2008

To: Hey guys

Hi, guys

Seems like everyone is doing great! I was out all day after my 3rd US yesterday. I was abit worried that it might not progress. But the result was not too bad, they found about 26 follicles, on the left there are abt 10, (biggest is abt 15mm) , then on the right there are abt 16, (biggest is abt 14mm). There were smaller sizes range from 9mm to 13mm too. The sonographer was so concentrating on counting when I tried to talk to her, they also say that they were looking for overhyperstimulation signals. Because it might be dangerous if all were to grow. Will be going in on Monday for my 4th US.
My dosage is still the same GF225. Hopefully, on monday there will be some reaching 18mm.

I will be taking some anti-baterial pills as well. Ironically, my DH and I had the same infection.

Actually, when I was looking at the follicle sheet, I told the nurse that I need to furnish some information to my online IVF friends, and she was so encouraging. Saying that it is so wonderful to have people who understand your situation. And yes, it's is true. I feel that we can talk and communicate with each other.

wanna be preggers- you must be getting excited for your ET right? All the best!

Tracy - Maybe you want to try just change your ID login? I suspect that there maybe too many longin with the name Tracy. (Just a suggestion only)

Hope everyone have a great weekend!!! Sigh......... just to be safe....I miss my sports!!!

ever_after

Nov 21, 2008

wanna_be_preggers  - Let us know if you will have ER tomorrow.  Can't wait to hear from you.

Tracy - Glad to hear your US/BW turn out great.

Lmcrt - I might test HPT during this weekend.. Will let everyone know.

Koreangirl - WOW, that's wonderful number.. Increasing gonal-F really works for you.

Have a great week (and fastest weekend for me)... :)

ever_after

Nov 21, 2008

To: wanna_be_preggers

Oops, did I say ER?. Of course I meant ET... sorry about that.. guess I'm aging.. =P

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 22, 2008

To: everyone

Hi ladies, we were tentatively scheduled for a 3 day transfer today. They called this morning with an embryo update and decided to move us to a 5 day transfer Monday. Our 7 embryos are all doing great. We have 4 at the 8-cell stage, 2 at the 7-cell stage and 1 at the 6-cell stage. At this stage they want them to be between 6-9 cells so they all passed inspection. They could not pick the 2 best and brightest ones however so they will move to 5 day transfer. This gives them more information. The little guys and gals will have a chance to grow a couple more days and they will better be able to pick which 2 are the best! We had 6 that were clear and 1 was a little grainy. That's all we know for now.

On a side note: I had my egg retrieval Wed. Today being Saturday, I am still bloated and sore, but my ovaries definitely don't feel bruised and battered near as much however I can tell my left one is definitely enlarged (I can feel it) it feels like it's competing for space with my colon. When I have gas (which seems to be often lately) it hurts really bad. I've had one baby with a long labor and had an emergency appendectomy so I know what pain feels like and this was a lot of pain last night. I woke up at 3 am with lower left sharp pains and had to pee and had a hard time peeing. Then I was able to pass some gas (sorry) and I felt better. I have not gained any weight. I weigh twice a day to make sure I'm not retaining water. I have not told the doctor because I know if anything I've got mild ovarian hyperstimulation (ohss) I don't think it's moderate or severe because I have not gained any weight. My ovaries just feel big (probably because of the 26 follicles I had) and they are still kind of inflamed and angry. I was surprised I am still this sore and bloated. But I did work Thurs and all day Fri and was on my feet all day working on patients. I overdid it. Ok, I know I've rambled enough.

Thinking of everyone!
(Let me know if anyone had cramping/bloating/bad gas pains/diarrhea a couple days after egg retrieval)

lmcrt

Nov 22, 2008

To: wanna_be_preggers

I had the same problem. Beind extremely bloated and constipated with gas. I felt like my stomach was going to pop at times. I didnt gain any weight either. I found drinking lots of gatorade helped and bedrest rest. When I had my transfer the ultrasound tech said wow your ovaries are really big still and then the doctor said that was normal it takes a while for them to shrink and if I end up preggers the ovaries will get even more enlarged. I have tpo clue why but the day after my transfer my stomach blew up and was at its worse. I has to stay in bed all day to feel better. So I guess this is all part of the game. How fun HUH......

julie7009

Nov 22, 2008

To: everyone

Hi everyone,

Haven't written in a minute. First congrats to everyone...we are all moving in the right direction. As i commanded everyone pregnant and happy by the new year smile!

Well now for my scare...kind of gorey. My job has been very stressful and friday i had a meeting with my boss where I got a lot of things off my chest. It actually went well and afterwards he told me that I needed to learn not to stress because of my baby situation. Then I went to a close friend and told him my stomach wasn't feeling the best but I thought I was ok. When I went back to office i felt like something was trying to come out of me. I ran to the bathroom and several clots of blood came out. There was a lot of blood and by now I am hysterically crying because I am thinking the worse. Finally, I went back to my office and my friend came in we called the doctor and they said come in now. By the time I got there I had to run to the bathroom where a bigger clot of blood passed through and I believed that to be the baby. Now I am really hysterical...in the office waiting to see the doctor...a guy I am talking to called and listened to me cry then he asked to pray with me. He prayed and I cried and listened. When I went back to the doctor I could read her face and she thought I had miscarried and I starting crying all over again. Then she did the ultrasound and praise GOD the baby is fine heart beat is actually stronger. The doctor honestly doesn't know what happened. I have another appointment on Monday. At the moment I resaw the heart beat and could see the baby is when I finally connected with my child and how much I really want my child. Anyway, I am on bedrest until Monday when I go back to check everything out. Then if everything is fine they will be releasing me to the obgyn. I will be 7 weeks on monday. They must count differently than I do...but I am so thankful to GOD and I will take it much easier. My 1st trimester will be over the week after Christmas.

Now, Im going to lay back down...but I will check on everyone tomorrow. I will keep you all in prayers and wish you all happy healthy pregnanies.

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 22, 2008

To: julie, lmcrt

Julie~Wow, that is a heart wrenching story. I bet you were so scared. Thank goodness the baby is okay. As if this process isn't gut twisting enough, you had to deal with something like that. I am so glad you had someone to pray for you while it was happening. That hopefully brought you some peace. I am always thinking of you and will continue to do so. Keep us updated. Get that rest.

Lmcrt~thanks so much for responding. I am certain I have a mild case of ovarian hyperstimulation. Fortunately I'm not gaining any weight with fluid. I worry about the embryo tranfser and how much worse it might get. I'm anxious to see what the ultrasound tech says about my ovaries because I can feel my left one. It feels rather large. It is good to know someone else is going through the same thing. I am drinking 64+ ounces of water per day and sitting right now with my legs up. Will take it easy as I can. Thanks so much for your message!

Koreangirl

Nov 22, 2008

To: Hey guys

oophs, sorry for the mistake, should be ovarianhyperstimulation, earlier I write it as overhyperstimulation. hahahah.

Julie7009- that is really scary, luckily both of you are fine. Pls rest in bed till monday.

wanna-be pregger- the drugs is making me very sleepy, hot-tempered, and I am drinking not enough water everyday. My breast feels heavy, and swollen. This is a good sign right? You are walking too much, pls stop that busy movement after your ET. oh, they actually tell you how your cells is developing, that's good! Good luck tomorrow!

Isn't it very unbelievable that this threat contains people all over the world. Everyday, I thank the God that I have all of you there supporting. I feel so blessed.

We will make it!!! ( Need to go and listen to some music.......)

ever_after

Nov 23, 2008

To: wanna_be_preggers

Sorry to hear you were in pains. I had very painful ER procedure. Other than that, I only had cramps and diarrhea a couple days after egg retrieval. Hope the pain goes away quickly.

Also wanted to wish you tons of luck on tomorrow ET. Will think of you and pray for you. Please let us know how it goes.

ever_after

Nov 23, 2008

To: julie7009

Oh my. Can imagine how scared you were. Very glad the baby is ok. Please take care of yourself and your baby. Let us know how it goes with the doctor’s appt tomorrow. Will pray for you.

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 23, 2008

To: tracy

One of my first pregnancy signs with my daughter was sore bb's/nipples. Let's hope you are preggers! Maybe those cramps are your uterus preparing for that growing embie! How exciting this is.

Yes, I am still very sore. I have a feeling this isn't going away anytime soon. Although I haven't gained any weight (which is great because I know in severe cases of ohss one can gain up to 30 pounds of water weight in a couple days) I am exquisitely tender in the ovary area, especially on the left. Enough so that when I walk and my heels hit the ground I have a very tender ache down there. My upper ab muscles are tender along my ribcage from holding up my bloated belly. I'm wearing sweatpants every day. The embryo transfer is in the morning at 10:30 and I am prepared for this to get worse. I know it gets worse even with pregnancy as the hcg levels rise. But I take comfort in knowing only a very very small percentage of women reach the severe stage and require hospitalization. I will keep drinking my water and resting as much as I can (within reason). I'm taking tylenol every 4 hours, the first couple days I didn't then I quickly realized I needed it. I have a high pain tolerance. I'm curious to find out how big my ovaries are. They are feeling to me like they are large oranges but my husband says they are probably not as big as I think. All I can say is they are not inside of him competing for space with his internal organs! I know this will be worth it. I just have a fear of the unknown and worrying this will get worse. But I reason with myself and remind myself that I cannot worry about something that hasn't happened yet. That's the best advice I can give myself!

lmcrt

Nov 23, 2008

Wanna_be_preggers... try gatorade or poweraid. I swear it helped me. I know what you are going thru I truely feel pregnant since I am so bloated. If I walk fast or get up fast a pain shoots to the ovaries/uterus. Don't know about green tea ot ginger since this isn't inflammation also if you are preggers you shouldn't drink green tea.

Everyone else......I POAS everyday since 5dpt. I have been getting faint lines until today that faint line turned a little darker I didn't have to strain my eyes to see it. I hope this is good news. I may call my RE's office and see if I could come in on Wed. instead of Fri. for my beta. Wed. would be 9pdt or 10dpt if you count the day of transfer.

Koreangirl

Nov 24, 2008

To: Imcrt and all,

you must be very excited and eager to know the result, right? We are also anxious for you too. Best of luck to BFP!!!

Ever-after, wanna be pregger - managed to leave comments now. Seems like the post comment column is not there earlier. Babydusts!!!

Wonder how is Jezebel888 coping, how are you so far?

Talk to you soon........

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 24, 2008

To: lmcrt

A line is a line is a line! I am so excited for you! I bet you are over the moon right now. Let us know what your beta says! Yipeeee!

My ET is today at 10:30 CST
Wish me luck!
Korean girl~glad you are able to post again!

ever_after

Nov 24, 2008

lmcrt - Glad to hear your line is getting darker and darker.. It should be really good sign. Good luck and keep us posted.  :)

Wanna_be_pregger - Again good luck on your ET today.  And I agree that drinking gatorade is good idea.  That's what I was asked from my clinic too.

I did POAS during the weekend as well.  I saw very paint line both Sat and Sun but today there is no line at all.  Guess the remaining HCG trigger was tricked me.  since I have 3 days left for BETA, I don't think I'm pregnant. If I am, HPT should show that by now.  I'm very disappointed and sad.

koi_lover2008

Nov 24, 2008

To: ALL

Everyone went over to "We Are All Women Of Strength". Tra here ~ yes, it happened again. I'm getting very irritated, but haven't folded yet! Glad to hear I'm not the only one with problems!!

lmcrt

Nov 24, 2008

To: koreangirl

Its funny becuase I haven't gotten to excited yet I'm almost numb to the thought that I my be preggers. I won't get totally excited until I get the bloodtest and then see that my pregnancy sticks. My RE told me not to test at home becuase the HPTs can misguide you with false positives and Negatives. However I am sure the HCG trigger is out of my system it has been 2 weeks since I took that. Good luck to every one and stay positive.

koi_lover2008

Nov 24, 2008

Lmcrt ~ what day are you..??..
Koreangirl ~ glad it's not just me - why are they playing around with everyone..??...WTF?
Wanna_be_preggers ~ how are you holding up?

I went over to the other string, but you guys haven't forwarded yet - just wanted to keep updated...

Take care..(my eating has stopped.....so far!!)

julie7009

Nov 24, 2008

To: everyone

Thanks for everything but Sunday I lost the baby. I am not ok, but it just wasn't in the cards this time. I will probably be offline for a minute I need to get myself together. Best of luck to you all and I hope to read that you all are pregnant soon.

Again Thanks

ever_after

Nov 24, 2008

To: julie7009

Oh Julie, I'm very sorry to hear that.. I can't imagine how sad you are. I'll cry with you. Please take care of yourself.

koi_lover2008

Nov 24, 2008

To: Julie007

I'm so sorry this has happened. I hope you are ok. I know how devastating it is. Hope go are able to get back in the game soon. Best of kluck, and if you need to talk, just msg ~ Take care!!

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 24, 2008

To: Julie

So sorry you lost the baby. We are crying for you. I know there's nothing else we can say to make you feel any better. So sorry.

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 24, 2008

To: everyone

Well ladies my ET was today. They transferred two "goregous embryos" according to the doctor. They were perfect day 5 blastocysts. We got a picture and you could see the inner cell mass and they were beautiful. My ovaries are "huge" according to the doctor and ultrasonographer, they are each the size of a grapefruit. No wonder I'm feeling the way I'm feeling. I have my blood pregnancy test December 5. Will update and check in to see how you all are doing. I'm resting now. Have a great day.

lmcrt

Nov 24, 2008

Wanna_be_preggers.....How was the transfer????Oh and how are those PIO shots going????

I called my RE today to see if I could come in earlier for my Beta since I have gotten a positive HPT. She said thats great that I got a positive and she is sure I am pregnant but I still need to wait until Friday for beta. I am so worried this is a false positive or that I will have a chemical pregnancy or blighted ovum. I see this happening alot on this site. Actually I love being here for the support but sometimes I hate knowing too much about what can happen.

koi_lover2008

Nov 24, 2008

To: ALL

Girls~ I found a breakdown of HCG Levels if you want to check out my "PICS"!!

lmcrt ~ Best of luck ~ guess you're not going to cheat and get the results @work..??.. You're a better woman than I ~ with the avenues you have I'd use them for early good news!!!

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 24, 2008

To: lmcrt

the progesterone in oil shots aren't bad at all. I find that if my hubby vigorously rubs the area with an alcohol wipe beforehand, I do not even feel it go in. Really not bad at all. Tender to touch the muscle the next day but not too bad. So far I'm impressed it hasn't been bad at all! Too bad you have to wait!

Koreangirl

Nov 24, 2008

To: Julie7009

So sorry.........I hope you will be ok. Is your friends or family members with you now? Because I worry that you are facing it alone. Just would like to let you know, we are all right behind supporting you. Please take care.

jezebel888

Nov 24, 2008

To: julie7009

I am so very sorry you lost your baby.   I couldn't believe it when i read the posts today.
words can not describe what you must be feeling, but you have to  let go and start again.
This happens to many. You will be fine :0)

take care of yourself.

jezebel888

Nov 24, 2008

To: ever-after

hi! so nice of you to ask about me. Thank you.
I had my retrieval this morning and feel a bit crampy, but other than that, everything went well.  they retrieved 9 follicals and  plan to do tranfer on thanksgiving. can you believe it? on  thanksgiving. wooooooooooohoooooooooooo.

Don't be dissappointed about your AF.  As hard as it is, we all have to remember things will happen for a reason.  If you fall off the bike, just jump back on and ride to your destination.

I don't want anyone feeling sorry for me if it does not work.  I will keep trying. :o))

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 24, 2008

To: jezebel

Congrats on your successful egg retrieval! Keep us updated!

zondery

Nov 25, 2008

To: Everyone

Hi Ladies, I am Jezebel’s friend, she mentioned about me in one of her posts awhile back. I have been watching your journeys and yes, I have read every post from beginning to end ;). It is wonderful how you guys bond and give each other encouragement. It really helps in this kind of delicate moment!

Thanks to Jezebel that I finally read this thread the day when I found out that my first IVF was BFN a week ago. As you can imagine, it was very sad and disappointing. However this thread somehow encouraged me to think positive that I have to keep on trying. I can feel your excitement and hope when I read most of your posts. I remember my IVF was also an exciting journey (although I was quite lonely ), and I will definitely do it all over again. After all, it is not unusual for many people to try more than once till they can be pregers.

I wish you guys a lot of luck and may your dreams to have beautiful and healthy babies come true this time around. However if it’s not the time yet, don’t let it get you down. Let’s stick together as we go through it together again. Sometimes God works in mysterious ways. We just do the best we can and God will have to do the rest.
Think positive ladies and remember don’t stress out, just enjoy the journey and go with the flow!

PS: Hi Jullie, I am so very sorry to hear what happened. I can feel your pain. Please be strong and remember you have all of us here supporting you.

babywish2009

Nov 25, 2008

Wanna_be_pregggers ~ How are you feeling? Remember to stay off your feet for 2 days, then as sedentary as possible for 15 days (that was what I was told). They did it again to the wipeout. Hoping this stops. Just glad it's not just me.
Korean Girl ~ why do they keep doing these things? It just doesn't make any sense.
lmcrt ~ it's one more day closer....are you going to cheat and get tested at work??..oh god let us know!!
Everyone else ~ have a good day!

lmcrt

Nov 25, 2008

I feel like I have over done it today especially thinking I may be pregnant. I had to go grocery shopping and lifted many heavy things of bottle water and cat litter, then came home and put up our christmas tree which killed my back separating all those branches then I started having very little cramping and laid down. It just scares me but I know I can't live never doing the things that need to be done at home, etc. Hope everyone else is doing well...have a good holiday

Koreangirl

Nov 26, 2008

To: guys

They retrieved abt 15 follicles according my DH. Tomorrow, will know how many fertilize.
They put me up for albumin after the procedure, I think that is because my blood pressure is very low. Still feeling giddy after I slept for half a day. Will talk to you all soon. Take care all.

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 26, 2008

To: lmcrt, korean girl, everyone

Lmcrt~I am sure you will be fine.  I am more worried about you hurting your back (with that christmas tree) than your embryos.  If they already implanted, they have snuggled in.  Just try to have good posture, especially when you are lifting.  It is so important to use your legs when you bend, especially if you are pregnant because even early on your hormones are changing and the pelvic ligaments are more prone to injury.  So be careful!  Thinking of you.

Koreangirl~it sounds like you are perfectly following behind me!  That's how many eggs I ended up having (16 but 1 was immature so I had 15)  Let us know tomorrow how many fertilized.  I am soooo excited for you.  I know I was sore for 2 to 3 days after my ER.  I did have to use tylenol as needed.  Expect this.  If you don't get sore, that's wonderful.  I just wanted to warn you that you might.  My soreness is gone now a week after my ER now I'm just bloating more and my ovaries are really big but I'm drinking 3 liters of water a day to keep from getting worse.  Strangely the more water you drink the more it helps with ovarian hyperstimulation.  Usually 2 to 3 liters a day is recommended.  Just wanted to give you a heads up.

Hope everyone else is doing great.

Koreangirl

Nov 27, 2008

To: dear wanna be preggers

Got a call from clinic, they said among the 15 follicles, 1 is not identify, left with 14 follicles. But so far, only 3 got fertilized. Still waiting for the others to catch up, very worried now. I will try calling the clinic again to ask does it help now if they can perform the ICSI now. (Because last time when they check on the sperms quality, they said ICSI is not necessary). Actually, I would rather they store the remaining embies than go through the injections again.....(if this is not successful.) Have to think positive now!!!
You are right, I am feeling very sore in my stomach area. Just like doing 50 sitting after a long time. They scheduled my ET on Sat, 29nov 0900am.

Koreangirl

Nov 27, 2008

To: wanna be preggers

Hi, it's me again. The reason being ICSI is not performed as I have 3 naturally fertilized eggs. They said I can consider till tomorrow morning whether to put in 2 or put in 3. most probably it will be 2 as discussed with my DH.
Just curious, wanna be preggers, did you requested for ICSI or they use their initialive?
I

jezebel888

Nov 27, 2008

To: everyone

Hi everyone! First I'd like to wish everyone Happy Thanksgiving :0)

Well, 9 mature follicals were retrieved on Monday and they all got fertilized.  That night i was in alot of pain and didn't get any sleep.  I almost went to emergency but somehow by 5:00 am fell asleep through the next day.
Today on Thanksgiving they will transfer 3 embryos and give me an update on the rest.  If all goes well, another 3 blastocyst transfer will be done saturday.
so far I've had two shos of progesterone.  At first it felt fine, but now two days later, it feels hard, swollen and sore.  I don't know how i will give another shot on that side.  I will ask the doctor today.

wanna-be-preggers and imcrt    wishing you lots of luck and a healthy pregnancy.

jezebel888

Nov 27, 2008

To: everyone

opps, I meant I took progesterone for 3 days . 3 embryos transfering today and saturday on day 5 blastocyst another 3 will be transfered.

LOTS OF LUCK GIRLS

lmcrt

Nov 27, 2008

To: jezebel888

I'm so confused your going to have 6 eggs transfered back?????????? 3 on 3 day and 3 on 5 day. Wow this is crazy I never heard of that and so many eggs being transfered back. Well good luck

lolagirl212

Nov 27, 2008

To: All

Hi!
I'm new here to this thread and thought I'd dive in! I've been on other threads on this sight but trying to find one where I might be a good fit. I'm 42 and trying to conceive as a single mom (no boys have signed up for the Husband slot yet ;)) I have had 3 IUIs all unsuccessful. My next step is IVF. It seemed like a big plunge but due to my age, my Dr says it's the best option. I go in on Friday for egg retrieval. I'm a bit nervous as I only have one dominant follie and 3 smaller ones. I can't help but think it might be a waste to go for it with only one follie? What if it doesn't fertilize? I have heard many time that IVF for older women is better unmedicated resulting in less follies but the quality is better rather than medicating and having multiple less quality follies. I've been racking my brain over whether to sit out this cycle and go forward when my odds are better with more follies. Naturally my insurance doesn't pay for anything for it's all out of my single girl pocket! Any thoughts? Thanks for any word of encouragement or advice ;) Happy Thanksgiving!

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 27, 2008

To: koreangirl, jezebel, lolagirl

koreangirl~great you had 3 fertilize naturally!  That's great!  Better than none!  We did ICSI because the doctor recommended it.  My DH sperm count was sporadically low so they decided to do 60%natural and 40% ICSI.  ICSI was good in our case because 5 out of 6 fertilized and 2 out of 9 with natural.  But if you got 3 good embryos naturally that is wonderful!  Good luck with your transfer Saturday.  My belly is finally feeling better but I still look 4 to 6 months pregnant from the big ovaries and fluid in my belly.  Sweat pants are my best friend right now!

Jezebel~I agree with lmcrt, I was very confused when I read your post.  I have never heard of 2 separate transfers within one cycle!  It seems like a risk to go in with a catheter once they have already placed embryos in there.  Why risk infection or disturbing the embryos in any way by opening up the cervix?  Never heard of this!

Lolagirl~A very warm welcome to our thread.  I'm glad you joined us.  We know women get pregnant in their 40's through IVF and there's no reason you cannot be one of them.  If you don't try it you will always wonder.  Yes there is a financial risk but you have to decide for yourself if you can handle it financially. I would think as long as you are not sacrificing your rent/mortgage/food money, why not give it a try?  So were you medicated this cycle?  You might have one perfect egg in that follicle and other great eggs in the smaller follicles.  I really think you should give it a try.  Remember you do not know if you do not try.  Keep us updated on how things go for you!  WIll say prayers for you tomorrow............

jezebel888

Nov 27, 2008

To: wanna-be-preggers and imcrt

Yes, 6 total. I was told today all nine embryo's are grade A's and B's. They transfered 3 this mornimg. 1 A grade 8-cell and 2 B grade 6-7 cell. i was suppose to go again saturday day 5 for 3 blastcysts but now they changed it to day 6 or 7.

imcrt- thanks for the good wishes and more healthy babies your way ;0)

wanna-be-preggers maybe the more advanced and aggressive techniques are not permited in some states just like some countries do not allow more than two embryo transfer. I am in the hands of one of the top ten doctors involved in the first IVF baby in U.S, professor at UCLA, etc.. He is well respected and I have complete trust in him

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 27, 2008

To: jezebel

Wow, I think that's awesome. I certainly hadn't heard of that before. But it sounds like you are in the best possible care. I would think the success rates would be much higher the way you are doing it. My IVF knowledge is very limited to what I've been through and I was surprised by your post. Best wishes to you and keep us updated! Wish we could all go to your doc. Sounds like he's the best. I'm very excited and happy for you. Thanks for explaining it to us!

jezebel888

Nov 27, 2008

To: wanna-be-preggers

I'm sure everyone here has great care and supervision. Some doctors are just more aggressive than others.

best wishes to you too. :o) keep us posted

lmcrt

Nov 27, 2008

To: jezebel888

Wow thats great but I would be so scared of having multiples putting 6 embryos in can mean a max of 12 babies if they were all to stick and split. That would scare me to death. But hey if it sounds good to you thats awesome. Good luck and I'm sure you will be getting your BFP in 10 days.

Koreangirl

Nov 28, 2008

To: wanna be preggers

Hi, I got my transfer this morning because they said my embies are ready since out of 3, there are 2 looks gorgeous. I was so nervous because I though the transfer would be tomorrow sat. I regretted having a heavy breakfast because I felt like passing motion when I reach there. And I did, they allowed me to go and I have to refill my bladder after that. So, girls going for ET ,have a light breakfast.
My soreness is not back to normal after the ER and had to complete the ET today. I felt terrible. Hope that I would get better soon.

Lots of love for everyone! Talk to you soon.

jezebel888

Nov 28, 2008

To: imcrt

multipels? LOL. well, i quess if that were to happen, my huband and I will be the next Angelina Jolie and Brad pitt. hehehehehehehehehehehehe.

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 28, 2008

To: koreangirl

I was still very sore when I went for my ET, I was so very bloated. I promise you will feel better. 4 days after my embryo transfer I am still bloated but not sore anymore. It took about 2 days after my embryo transfer for the soreness to wear off (the soreness was still from my egg retrieval 5 days prior to the transfer. I developed early ovarian hyperstimulation, a mild form) I gained only about 5 pounds of water weight but I was bloated looking like 5 or 6 months pregnant. I still look pregnant but not as bad. Just drink lots of water. It does help. I am drinking about 2 liters a day still. Let us know how you are feeling over the next few days. I bet you will be a little sore.

lmcrt

Nov 28, 2008

Hi everyone.......OMG I'm pregnant my HCG was 332 and progesterone was 95. The nurse said both these numbers look awesome. My DH and I are super excited but I have to say I am still a little numb. We are just praying now that it sticks for 9 months. Good luck to everyone else.

jezebel888

Nov 28, 2008

To: imcrt

CONGRADULATIONS!!!!! WoW I am so happy for you ! you are on your way to motherhood. Enjoy every minute of it and wishing you a safe, healthy 9 months. Don't think about whether or not it will stick. in the next three months take it easy and have fun shopping for the baby.

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 28, 2008

To: lmcrt,

Wow! I bet you are sooo excited. Even though you were getting BFP HPT it still doesn't seem believable, right?! I hope to follow in your footsteps, I test a week from today. Let's keep this going girls! Let's hope for more BFP's! Congrats on your positive beta HCG lmcrt! Soooo happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lolagirl212

Nov 29, 2008

imcrt - Congratulations!! So exciting! You must be floating on air right now!! Much luck and happiness in the next 9 months!

wanna_be_preggers - Thanks so much for your welcome AND your words on encouragement! My retrieval went great and I got the call for the Dr office today that my ONE egg fertilized. YAY! I guess my 42 year old eggs still have a little KICK left in em ;) I go in for my transfer tomorrow. Praying it's a sticky one!
I se you are testing in a week, I hope you can keep busy and and pass the time as I'm sure the last few days will seem endless! Fingers crossed ;)

jezebel888

Nov 29, 2008

To: Everyone

These progesterone oil shots are painfull. They switched me to a lighter oil and seems better, but both my hips hurt and feel swollen. Anyone experiencing this?

how much longer do i have to take these shots?

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 29, 2008

To: everyone

BFP!!!! BFP!!!!! Wow! I broke down and peed on a stick tonight. I am 5 and a half days past my 5 day blast transfer and I could not wait so I bought 6 pregnancy tests and decided to test every day up until my beta on Friday. I used the First Response and there are definitely 2 lines!!!!!! I was thinking, could this still be the trigger shot but I had my trigger shot 12 days ago. I'm a little guarded and I will keep testing every day just to be sure. I am so shocked and excited. Will keep you all updated! I'm going to try to post a pic of the pregnancy test! Wow!

wanna_be_preggers

Nov 29, 2008

To: lolagirl, jezebel

Lolagirl~I am so glad your egg fertilized. That is such great news!

Jezebel~the shots are up until your pregnancy test and then for 6 more weeks if you a pregnant. The first couple of nights my hips hurt a little but now I don't feel them at all.

jezebel888

Nov 30, 2008

To: wanna-be-preggers

Congradulations!!! You must be filled with joy. Very happy for you and your husband and i have a feeling you're having twins. W0W, you did it.Have a WONDERFUL pregnancy.

unfortunatley for me, right now im in alot of pain taking shots in the hips and i feel nausious everytime i get up to walk. Also, even though i have confidence in my doctor, tomarrow will be 7 day blastocyst and what worries me is i don't find any procedures on a 7 day blastocyst on the internet. i will see what happens tomarrow.

lolagirl212

Nov 30, 2008

Wanna-be-preggers - HUGE congrats!! So happy to see that line!!! Please keep us posted on the day to day and the official blood results! Exciting!

jezebel888 - Have you asked your Dr about the Progesterone vaginal suppositories instead of the injections? I'm on them and while I can honestly say they are unpleasant and it's not fun always having that "dripping" yuck feeling, I can imagine that is better than the painful injections you have to administer?? As far as the 7 day, I'm sure your Dr knows what he is doing! What has the progress report been on the embies?? I know thru this process you question everything! I was convinced my Dr was not so swift, as he does a 2 day transfer and like you, I tried to find SOMETHING online about it to know avail. It just seemed way too soon! BUT, a friend of a friend who goes to the same Dr just found out she is preggers and she too had the 2 day transfer! Just try to remain calm and know that your Dr does everything for a reason. Hey, THEY want you to get preggers too don't forget ;)

I had my transfer today and all went well. My Dr gave me a print out picture of my embryo..so weird ;) Now the wait..fingers crossed for everyone!

jezebel888

Nov 30, 2008

To: Lolagirl212

Thank you for your kind words. Lots of luck to you on the transfer. How many are they transfering? and are they blastocysts? vaginal progesterone make me burn down there. i guess my body is allergic to it.

You're right! They know what they are doing. I had 9 fertilized and transfered three on thanksgiving. So the remaining 6 are in the blastocyst stage. I am suppose to get three more transfered tomarrow. Tomarrow will be day 7.

lolagirl212

Dec 01, 2008

To: jezebel888

Wow, that's a lot of embies!! I haven't heard of transferring in 2 stages? Much luck! Out of all of those transfered, I'm sure something good will happen!!

As for me, I only had one natural cycle egg to retrieve (I took no meds, I think they prefer older women to have natural cycles these days instead of producing multiple follies) and it fertilized. They transfered the one embryo yesterday. I know my chances are pretty low, as it's only ONE but I think my Dr has the viewpoint that he'd rather see quality over quantity, and the embie they transfered apparently looked great. Who knows..all I can hope for it great news in 12 more day ;)

jezebel888

Dec 01, 2008

To: lolagirl212

hi i paniced for nothing yesterday. i went in today and got three great looking blastocysts, but the remaining three were not good. so now i have a total of 6 embies.

lots of luck on your lil guy :o))

wanna_be_preggers

Dec 02, 2008

To: everyone

Well ladies I spent a few hours in the ER last night with complications from ovarian hyperstimulation.  He diagnosed me with moderate ohss.  I am still bloated and sore, it's really hard to get comfortable when I lie down.  Walking and moving is even difficult and somewhat painful.  They did and ultrasound and saw a decent amount of free fluid in my abodmen and around my organs.  They tested everything though and all my labs were fine, I was slightly dehydrated depsite drinking over 3 liters of water a day.  Crazy!  THey gave me IV fluids and I felt so much better.  I had been dizzy, rapid heart rate, very weak pulse. 2 nurses could not get a blood pressure reading on me and I was so nervous.  Even my home blood pressure digital monitor would not pick up my blood pressure.   They were finally able to register it on a different machine and it was fine.  I'm guessing I was a little dehydrated and it was diffcult for them to get it.

I've still been testing every day, still positive!  They have moved my beta up to Thursday.  RE wants to see me sooner since I had the ER visit.  The hospital did a beta and said I was pregnant but they did not tell me a number!  I am going to try to find out!

Lmcrt~how are you feeling?  Are you still bloated too?

lolagirl212

Dec 02, 2008

To: wanna_be_preggers

Oh my gosh I'm so sorry you had to go thru all of that!!! Wow, must have been a very scary time period. I'm glad all is calm now. I suppose the bright part of all of this is that your BFP was confirmed thru a blood test at the hospital! You will find out your numbers on Thursday, wonderful!!
Aside from the pain and bloating you were experiencing, did you have any other symptoms to indicate pregnancy? I guess the other things were truly out-weighing any preg symptoms ;)
Again, SO happy for you, and glad all is ok!
I have 7 days to go..a long long wait for sure ;)

jezebel888

Dec 02, 2008

To: wanna-be- preggers

I'm so sorry you had to go through all that. wow! we'll the most important thing is you and your baby(ies) are fine. Have you been resting or did you go back to work?
believe me, i miss my work but i need to rest my body after what i put it through.

also, did you have any synptoms before you found out you were preggers?

wanna_be_preggers

Dec 02, 2008

To: lola, jezebel

Thanks for the comments ladies! I was dizzy for a couple of days and my breasts felt tingly and a little sore. But the dizziness I'd say was definitely an early pregnancy sign. Right now I'm nauseated too. They say that can begin the first week of pregnancy. I'm definitely feeling it! Ok, I'll check in later! Good luck to those of you waiting! I know how tough it is! I worked Mon, off today, will work tomorrow but I am keeping my schedule light and I've scheduled breaks between each patient so I can rest.

lmcrt

Dec 03, 2008

To: koreangirl

I couldn't leave you a note or message so I'm posting here. I started getting positive hpts at 5dp5dt. But it was so faint you could hardly see it. I got a good visible line starting 7dpt.

jezebel888

Dec 03, 2008

To: imcrt

hi there! did you have any symptoms before you fund out u were bfp? any mild cramping?

jezebel888

Dec 03, 2008

To: imcrt

oops found out. please tell me your symptoms if any.

lmcrt

Dec 03, 2008

To: jezebel888

I was extremely bloated but more due to OHSS which gets worse if you get pregnant. I had sore breast and on and off slight cramping, and some back pain. Otherwise no side effects.

wanna_be_preggers

Dec 03, 2008

To: everyone

Hi ladies, I spent the entire day in the hospital today. I was so bloated and full I began vomiting last night and this morning and couldn't even keep water down. They did a paracentesis and drained 3 liters of fluid off my abdomen! My belly immediately went down and I feel so much better. I hadn't eaten anything for 24 hours. I actually just ate part of a Quiznos sandwich and some doritos. I might have to have it done again but they say as long as I drink plenty of water and rest, I should be through the worst of it. I am so glad they drained it. It was crazy, it looked like root beer. They also put me on anti nausea meds as needed, and they said I have to do a anti-coagulant shot in my belly every night for up to 2 weeks. My blood was concentrating and getting thicker from being dehydrated and this places me at higher risks for clots, so one more shot in the belly! THought I was done with those! They did a Beta Hcg (3 days earlier than planned) and it was 169. Doc says at that point they expect it to be 100 so this was a great number. THey will check in Monday to see if it has doubled. Hope everyone is doing well. THe past couple days have been really rough but I am so thankful they can treat the symptoms and relieve the pressure by taking off the fluid. Wow, what a difference.

lolagirl212

Dec 05, 2008

To: wanna_be_preggers

Hi,
I cannot believe all that you have gone thru! Are you feeling better? So all the bloating and discomfort you had been feeling after your ET was all about the ovarian hyperstimulation? Did they say it was due to meds and stimulating too many eggs? So now you wait until Monday for the next beta? Try to relax this weekend and get your strength back, I hope Monday bring great numbers for you!

I am on day 6 of 2 day transfer. I feel nothing. Only the slight occasional cramping but really minute. Slightly sore bbs but that's it. I'm beginning to think this cycle was a bust. I go in for beta on Wednesday..I hope I can hold out that long and not test!!!

wanna_be_preggers

Dec 05, 2008

To: lolagirl

Thanks for thinking of me! I am feeling better, but still weak. I am off work the rest of the week/weekend and might try to go back Monday afternoon depending on how I feel. At least I am self employed so I can control when I take off, but I don't get paid time off so that's a bummer. At least we have plenty put away to live off of for quite a while so I'm going to try not to worry about the not working part. But I still worry about it. The OHSS I developed was due to the fact I was high risk. I am under 35, thin framed (5 foot 10, 145 pounds), have PCOS, had many small to medium sized follicles. I had 26 follicles all together that were aspirated. All of these put you at risk for OHSS, especially the moderate to severe kind. And that's what I have. I am measuring my belly twice a day and keeping track of my fluid intake and output. The Lovenox (blood thinner shots) in the belly definitely sting more and bruise a lot more than the stim shots. I go back in Monday for a repeat Beta. I am confident I will get a good number! I am keeping the faith!

As far as your symptoms go, I really did not have any symptoms other than mild dizziness 5 days after my 5 day transfer. And this might have been my OHSS because I was bloated and sore anyway. I was just so impatient that's why I took the test and I really was expecting it be be negative. I was telling people I didn't think it worked, just like you. Much to my surprise, it did. Even now I don't have pregnancy symptoms. The doctor says every symptom I'm having is from the OHSS. So don't worry about not having symptoms!

I am thinking of you and hope you hang in there! Take care of yourself and keep me updated, okay?

lil_schelle

Dec 05, 2008

To: all

I am so HAPPY to see we got some BFP on this thread!!!!!!
I go back to the RE on Dec18 day 20 he will recheck me and if no new cyst have formed i will start lupron on Dec 19 day 21.Hope everyone has a good weekend!

lolagirl212

Dec 08, 2008

To: wanna_be_preggers

Hi,
How are you??? I'm hoping this note finds you back to new! Good lord, no wonder you were having problems! 26 follies??? I can only imagine how that felt! Last cycle I was on Clomid and had 5 good follies. When I ovulated I couldn't believe how painful it was!!!!

So today you went back for a Beta update? How did it go??

I have 2 more days until my Beta. I tested this morning (couldn't help myself) BFN. I'm bummed but hoping it was still too early. I just feel very blegh right ow, my bbs are crazy sore and I feel bloated and fat (I think these could all be pms symptoms PLUS I am a runner and a work out girl, and this last 2 weeks of no working out has near killed me..I need exercise for my psyche, but also it keeps me trim. If I AM preggers (fingers crossed) hopefully I will be able to start up again. Wednesday's test seems a lifetime away!!!

Koreangirl

Dec 08, 2008

To: dear all

My 2wws is not finished, and I found that my AF arrived. I guess, this is the end of my 1st IVF journey. I thank all of your supports and encouragement, hope that all of you will continue this journey all the way.

jezebel888

Dec 08, 2008

To: koreangirl

very sorry to hear that. i hope you don't give up soon. it does happen. were you on progesterone shots? and did you do a 3 day transfer or blastocyst transfer?

i got a positive hpt last night, but i want to confirm it with blood work in 2 more days.

lolagirl hope you get a positve soon but for ant reason its neg, believe me meds with more follies have greater chance. don't give up.

wanna_be_preggers

Dec 09, 2008

To: koreangirl, lolagirl, jezebel

Koreangirl~I am so sorry.  I understand the feelings you are having right now.  I went through 4 IUI's this summer and they all failed and I was so sad each time.  It is unusual to get a BFP on the first IVF, it takes an average of 3 tries, so keep that in mind.  I know this is a long process and it is easier for me to say than you, but most people are pregnant by the third try.  I am thinking of you so much.  I wish I could wrap my arms around you and give you a big loving hug.  You deserve it.

Lolagirl~Good luck with your upcoming test.  I am optimistic for you.  Just wait for those Beta results!  Tomorrow, right?  I  am praying for you.  I know you are anxious to get active again.  I am on bedrest for one week and it's driving me nuts.  I am a very active person as well.  I totally know what you mean.

Jezebel~Congrats on your BFP at home. I'd say you're definitely preggers!  Let us know what your beta is!

Me~Saw the doc again yesterday.  After they drained the 3 liters of fluid off Wed, it all came back plus some.  My belly girth has swelled to nearly 40 inches.  I have gained about 12 pounds of fluid in my belly.  They don't want to drain me again since I'm on the bloodthinner now.  I am just waiting it out and praying and keeping the faith.

Good news is my beta yesterday was 614.  My first one 9 days post 5 day transfer was 169.  My second one 14 days post 5 day transfer was 614.  So the doc is pleased with the rise and will recheck it Friday.  They will schedule an ultrasound for around 6+ weeks pregnant.  Today I am 4 weeks, 6 days pregnant.  I am optimistic!  Trying to stay occupied while resting in bed.  I cannot stand up straight, it's still difficult to walk because of all this fluid in my belly.  You move too quickly and the fluid shifts and it really hurts.  Sleeping is really hard.  I have to prop up, no way I can lie flat or on my side.  I cannot wait to sleep on my side again!  Wow.  I am faithful though.  I am prayerful a lot and close to God and I know my baby and I are in the palm of his hand.  Take care to everyone.  I will keep checking in.

jezebel888

Dec 09, 2008

To: wanna-be-preggers

i can't believe you're going through all this. did they say it will get better soon?

i just started feeling so nausious past day and i had a sharp pain on left side of stomach. now the pain is on the side. i hope its nothing.

take care and hope u get better soon

lolagirl212

Dec 09, 2008

To: wanna_be_preggers, koreangirl, jezebel

Hi Ladies,

Koreangirl - I too am so sorry to hear AF arrived. I know it's sad, and a very hard process..don't give up, it WILL happen!!!

jezebel888 - CONGRATS!!! Wonderful news. Thank you so much for your words. I know if it doesn't happen this time, you are absolutely correct. Next cycle I will move forward ONLY if I have more Follies. I knew this month would be a long shot with one follie, then one embie transfered!

wanna-be-preggers - I'm happy to hear that your numbers are increasing, this makes all the other difficulties worth it yes? I cannot imagine having to walk around so bloated and uncomfortable! Do your Drs say it will be alleviated as your pregnancy continues or will the water retention continue? Ugh, I hope not. THANK you also, for your kid words. YES tomorrow is my Beta. I have no feelings one way or the other. In a way I'm so programmed to hear BFN that I wouldn't be surprised. Perhaps I will ;) I WILL move forward if this cycle is a bust and just have to keep hope that it will happen. Will let everyone know tomorrow's results when i get them ;)

wanna_be_preggers

Dec 10, 2008

To: jezebel, lolagirl

Lolagirl~anxious to hear your results.  You have a great attitude, and that's all you need to get through this, no matter what the end result!  Good luck to you.

Jezebel~who knows what that pain was.  It could have  been anything, I am sure it was nothing to be concerned about.  Keep us updated on your numbers as you get them!  Excited for you.

Me~seeing doc again Friday.  My weight and belly size have remained about the same but the fluid seems to be slowing down now and it seems to be redistributing around my "flank" and upper legs/pubic area, also my lower back.  I think the fluid is going into the surrounding tissue now and hopefully that means it will get resorbed eventually.  I know it will.  The fluid could possibly take another couple of months to completely go away.  At least I am able to move a little easier and I am considering going back to work Monday.  I will see how the rest of the week goes.  If my belly is still 40 inches Monday I probably will not.  I will just wait and see.  This is definitely like watching the grass grow.  It is not a quick process at all!  But worth it.  I am anxious for my third beta Friday. I am confident the numbers are rising but of course that little doubt creeps into your head.

I will keep checking in!

2009baby

Dec 10, 2008

To: All

Hi girls ~ joining in here ~ read most of thread and feel all your pain. I've been TTC for over a year, and desperately trying to stay calm....not working. I am now "in between" cycles/taking one off for the shut-down of my RE's ofice, and then it's back to my relationship with the US machine.

HOPING I will be able to bring a new life into the New Year.

Sending along baby wishes for all.....

lolagirl212

Dec 10, 2008

To: ALL

BFN.
I had a feeling. Totally bummed. I told myself to be prepared for it, but it didn't help. Now I have to wait until January to try again as I'm away for the Holidays during the time I'd starts meds and monitoring.
This is really way too hard!

jezebel888

Dec 10, 2008

To: lolagirl and wanna-be-preggers

Lolagirl-- i'm sorry about you BFN. I know how if feels and no matter how much you prepare, it doesn't make it better. I promise you, by the end of this week you will feel better and more determined. Remember, you only had 1 egg. What are the chances? very slim. next time you wll be prepared with meds and make follicals. you want tthe eggs to get to Blastocysts. forget the three day transfer and you will have your wish :0)))

Wanna-be-preggers i went to dr yesterday to find out i had mild hyperstimulation. I have been in pain and taking tylenol. The nurse also said not to do HPT because i could get a false positive. Whatever. I did another hpt today,LOL and the lines are darker. I will get the blood work tomarrow and find out if preggers.

Hope you're feeling better

jezebel888

Dec 10, 2008

To: lolagirl

Please don't be sad. Believe me, I know the feeling. Enjoy the holidays and think of your NEW YEAR a fresh start and you will have your wish. :0))

jezebel888

Dec 10, 2008

To: 2009baby

Welcome! we are all here to support each other and make lots of BFP's. my friend Zondery will also be joining this thread once she starts her cycle. good luck to you.
wishng everyone
lots of BABY DUST!!!

lolagirl212

Dec 11, 2008

To: jezebel888

THANK you!!!

I know I need to pick myself back up and remain positive. TTC is a hard road as we all know, but I guess I'm having an even harder time since I'm single and don't have a partner or hubby to be there for me and talk to or be sad with. Friends have their own lives and barely even remember that I got my results yesterday. I'm happy to have this forum ;)

I know just having the one egg was a long shot. Hey, I was happy that it actually fertilized! I am seeing my Dr next week to see how to proceed. My concern with him is that he doesn't believe in meds for older women, and also only does 2 days transfer. At this rate, i cannot move to a different Dr, as i cannot afford it, my Dr does IVF at a very lower cost in comparison. I'm kinda stuck between a rock?

wanna_be_preggers

Dec 11, 2008

To: everyone

Lolagirl~I am sorry to hear your results and I wish you peace and courage as you begin your next cycle!  You are back in this!  We are here for you.  It is impossible for non-infertility people to understand.  They just don't get it and end up seeming insensitive.  But they really just cannot have empathy like we can.  So keep coming back to us.  We totally understand.

Jezebel~I hope your OHSS doesn't get too bad.  It is bearable but just very annoying.  VERY annoying.  I took HPT every day beginning at 5dp5dt, when I got my first BFP!   I saved the digital one for last, and was so pleased when I saw the word pregnant.  My lines kept getting darker too.  You are totally pregnant and don't doubt it!  I'm excited for you.

2009baby~welcome to our thread.  It is always nice to have others join us so we can share our ups and downs.  We certainly need the support and understanding.  It helps us to keep our sanity!  Lol.

I am now drinking protein shakes and keeping up my water.  I normally weigh 145 and last night I weighed 160.  So I've got 15 pounds of fluid sloshing in my abdomen.  That's even after the 3 liters they drained off.  I am keeping the faith and praying it goes down.

I go in for my third beta tomorrow!

angelbaby_09

Dec 11, 2008

To: All

I think 2009baby was kickedf - cannot send note. I heard this is happening to alot of people - does anyone know why?

It doesn't make sense to have a support forum and then to kick people off.

I'm in a so-called "hiatis" until next cycle since it's Christmas & New Year and my RE's office is shut down. Am going through acupuncture and drinking mega wheatgrass, and taking my chinese herbs faithfully.

I hope the New Year brings us all a new happy, healthy little bundle of joy!

Baby dust to all!! ;;"" {{~~}}

jezebel888

Dec 11, 2008

To: Lolagirl

First of all you don't need a man in your life until that speacial one crosses your path. happiness is within. it's inside out, not outside in. when you carry this with you, you can have whatever you want because you will be in control. As far as IVF, Yes it can be very expensive but we have to pay for the best to get the best. We sacrafice things we already have and don't need. Forget the deals! you want someone to help you have your lil angel. Before you spend more of your hard earned money, just do more research on the 2-3 day transfers compared to blastocysts. Doner eggs is also an option.
I am only trying to help. My intentions are very good and whatever you decide to do, i really wish you lots of luck on your next cycle. :0))

jezebel888

Dec 11, 2008

To: wanna-be-preggers

so it was confirmed today i am preggers but my number was 48. i don't know how many weeks i am because from all the excitment i forgot to ask, but i go for blood work monday. hope it doubles. my OHSS is much better. i can move around a little faster, but still in some pain. it's getting better day by day.

are you able to work? I will be back to work tomarrow. i m a bit worried because i'm on my feet all day. i guess if i relax my mind through out the day, i will be ok.

wanna_be_preggers

Dec 12, 2008

To: jezebel

Congrats! I am excited for your number. It's always nice to have that confirmation! I am glad your OHSS is getting better. Mine is still here. I went to buy maternity clothes today because I cannot wear regular clothes and the ladies at the shop thought I was 26 to 28 weeks pregnant. Even the doctor today says I look like I'm about 26 weeks. I have been off work since last Monday. I am a chiropractor and am on my feet all day and my job is very strenuous. (I literally push on people's backs all day long and am leaning over patients all day) I am going to work Monday but I only have about 12 on my schedule. I usually see at least 30 in a day but we are cutting my schedule way back until I am feeling better. All this fluid is going to make it difficult to work but I am going to try. I am still taking the blood thinner. My blood pressure has been great, it had gotten really low (80/50) when I was in the hospital. It has gone back up and I am keeping hydrated and drinking protein shakes 3 times a day. I am able to walk more upright now. I think I am getting used to the 15 pounds of extra fluid I am carrying around. I figure one day at a time. I will be glad to get back to work because I have 3 employees on my payroll and I have a fourth one starting next week. It is difficult when I am not there because my office does not generate cash flow when I am not there. I have been trying not to stress about that because we are fortunate to have money put away. Let me know how you do at work tomorrow. What do you do?

jezebel888

Dec 12, 2008

To: wanna-be-preggers

Thanks, I just hope my number picks up. i think yours was in the 100's. I'm really watching my sugar intake and eating healthy hoping my numbers pick up dramatically by monday.

I'm a well established, self employed hairstylist and yes today was my first day back to work. i held up pretty well through out the day. I bought one of those elastic gause and wrapped it around my waste and hip for support and it felt and worked great. I started at 9am and finished at 8pm by this time my back and pain was coming back.

Don't you think my number is low?

wanna_be_preggers

Dec 28, 2008

To: jezebel888

Hey! I left you a note a week or so ago and haven't heard from you. I was just wondering how you are doing?