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May-June 2011 IVF'ers

Dear ladies

Ahh! after using medication for a month; i could bring down my thyroid and hence i would start my ICSI IVF cycle from May 2011. :). I will be put on Lupron from May. Sperm has already been collected and slow frozen; so it is just with eggs now. Fingers crossed. will keep you all posted. very happy for now and excited.

good luck to you all. anyone starting in may too?

would there be adverse side effects due to lupron?

thanks
babyhope40527
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1713768 tn?1309456081
Okay....B6 turned out to not work for me.  Bought motion sickness wristbands yesterday...don't think they're working great either....I really want to feel semi normal again where food is concerned!  

Wanted vegetable beef soup broth the other night for dinner and DH was mowing the lawn so thought I would just cook it so it would be ready when he was done.  So I put the soup packet in the water and a can of beef broth.  Defrosted a pound of hamburger.  Put the hamburger in the fry pan and couldn't take it....DH came inside to find me huddled over the kitchen garbage can....said "I was going to cook it when I was done"....my tearful response, "I just want to be able to cook dinner like a normal person!"....DH is very supportive and just rubbed my back and said I will be able to pretty soon.  Eeeegads...I hope so!

Had ultrasound yesterday.  Saw arm and leg buds on Baby A....looks like Baby B had his back towards us.  Heartbeats are 173 and 174....they are doing so good!  Couldn't fit them both in the same picture!  Didn't have to have the vaginal ultrasound either.  Progress!  Prosterone went from 48.7 last week to 61.3 so nurse said I would be fine to not take yesterday's shot....yahooo!  Thank goodness that part's over with...lol  Still on the vaginal progesterone cream and estrace which will be for another 2+ weeks.  HcG count was through the roof at a little over 480,000....I will be happy when things start to level off....I'm sure this has a lot to do with the nausea....

Hope everyone else is doing well and enjoys the rest of the weekend....baby magic to all!
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after a long time i heard from all of u. Its very sweet to read all ur post about baby heartbeats. Im so excited to hear my little bean. but don;t know how he/she doing inside.
Im very glad to hear every one doing good. Happy 9 months ladies :).
keep us update how ur babies doing :).
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Sounds like you're doing well despite a few pregnancy related symptoms :0)

Started B6 yesterday and I think it is actually working.  I also started taking my prenatal vitamin at night before bed instead of in the morning....thinking that might help too.

I know all about the baby bump!  Having previous children (though it's been a long time) and carrying 2 this time around, I had to break down and buy a couple pairs of maternity capris to get me through the summer.  No way, no how my shorts are buttoning anymore!  Bought some maternity work clothes too but kept them in the bag with the receipt.  I still have a hard time believing this all real and go through bouts of nervousness thinking something is going to happen.  I just keep trying to focus on those two strong heartbeats and how well they are growing and convince myself that this is, in fact, happening and I'm in it for the long haul.  Stopped by work yesterday to see a friend who was working in her classroom....she is one of the few that knows our journey....I haven't shared with anyone at work yet except my grade level (they are very trustworthy).  However, I'm standing there talking to my friend and the custodian and the custodian looks at me and asks me if I'm pregnant.  My friend said my face turned bright red....I am not one to lie so told her but begged her not to tell anyone else.  Despite my bump (which I had a pretty loose black top on yesterday) soemthng in my appearance must reveal it though I'm not sure what??  I am excited to tell people at work...12 weeks would be the week before school starts.  Many of them are aware of the struggles DH and I had in the past though no one knew we were going through IVF this summer...

DH is beginning to let his guard down with being cautiously optimistic.  Seeing the heartbeats and babies so quickly yesterday melted him.  He was rubbing my belly last night which I found very endearing.  I think it is finally becoming very real to him....he's feverishly reading the dad version of my baby book...I love it!  Think it's giving him a better understanding of what I'm going through....such as why when he asked me to get fish at the store yesterdsy I nearly tossed my cookies and firmly told him no!  I just can't look at, or think about meat of any sort right now.

I am so happy you are doing good and looking forward to hearing your stories and baby growth details.  Ultrasound for me tomorrow....excited for the measurements and to see them for the 2nd time this week....this is all too good!

Wishing everyone the very best on your journey!
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You all give me such good hope.  It is so nice to hear of all the BFP results.  Man oh man this is great.  I will be resting my body for one month and then trying my 4th IVF cycle so please be so kind as to send your blessings our way.  
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hey tweet - dont you worry about the bump its the most beautiful one and much awaited one too. so enjoy it totally :) its just the matter of 9 months anyway.
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tweet25 and MJinwaiting - very happy to read about the teeny tiny little babies moving inside :) it feels as happy as i am pregnant too though i am not LOL.

congratulations and good luck girls.
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How is it going? hope you are doing ok and the baby is fine too.
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Tweet- I am showing too!!! Ive lost 2.5 pounds and i have a bump! and none of my summer clothes fit! I thoguht I was going to at least be able to get through the summer and first trimester without having to buy any bigger/maternity clothes but that isnt going to happen. I asked my dr if that was normal and he said that all women are different and there are plenty of women who show early in the first pregnancy even  with their first baby. So Ill take that as its ok. Its getting harder to hide. My DH calls it my kangaroo pouch lol. Glad to hear everything is going great for you!!! This is soo exciting!!

Trying-Im so excited for you babies and so glad that they are growing well and measuring on track, has hubby gotten more used the idea of 2 yet lol. The last time I talked to my Nurse Practitioner about the nausea she said if it was affecting my day to let her know and they would prescribe something, maybe ill just ask about the vitamin b6. I want to avoid taking meds if i can, but if it gets any worse I wont have a choice.

Ill keep you all posted about the ultrasound tomorrow! Im super excited!!! Cant wait to see how big the baby has grown again and see that wonderful flicker of the heartbeat.

Here's to Hoping! Love and Babydust to all!

ps....I still cant believe im ACTUALLY pregnant!!!! wahoooooooooooooooooo
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All is going well with me no morning sickness no cravings not gone of any food that i like which is good as im a fussy eater lol. only thing ive been suffering from is very very bad headaches they been stopping me from doing everything when they are bad makes me fill sick too but lucky i ent had no sickness other then that ive been good.
im showing loads which is mad im 10 weeks 2days but been told its coz im soooo short and if i was taller my body would be more streched and bump wouldnt show as qucik.
my 10 week scan was all good baby was moving around so much u could see the tiny arm like waving. only 2 weeks left of traveling to the clinic and taking progesterone injections yay.
glad to hear everyone is doing well
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1713768 tn?1309456081
Good to hear from you!  Been wondering where you are...lol.  Had my first OB appointment today.  Having twins they'll do an ultrasound on each visit.  Saw both babies and the heartbeats were so easy to see this time.  The screen in the regular ultrasound room is kinda far away for my eyes so it was nice to have the screen right there.  Doc measured my cervix and it looks great (I was worried about compentency because of past LEEP procedures).  So that was a big relief!  I will have monthly "formal" ultrasounds to make sure both babies are growing adequately.  It is all so exciting....my doctor was so happy for me and DH.  His nurse was with my first OB (retired) when DH and I started this infertility journey 4 years ago and she was super thrilled for us too "never say never" were her words. :0)  Still have an ultrasound this Friday for measurement purposes and still excited for it even though I just saw them today.  They are growing so fast....

Doctor said 25mg of Vitamin B6 3 times a day will help with nausea so I'm trying that starting today.  I need to get to feeling better...I am not one to be down long and it's driving me crazy that I feel so lethargic and not able to have control over this.  I have gained a pound and 1/2 which doc says is good.  He's expecting 35 max...and is expecting delivery around 37 weeks...so 29 more weeks to go...lol.

Do tell about your ultrasound on Friday...glad things are going well...let's beat this nausea thing because I hear ya....it is awful!  Hang in there!

All: Wishing you all the best on your journey...
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Hello!

I also have an ultrasound friday and I will be 8 weeks and 2 days. I also have been super sick the last 2 weeks. havent actually thrown up yet but I am so nauseous its effecting my day. I can barely eat anything without feeling like its going to come back up and food just isnt the same anymore, things that i used to like i dont want anywhere near me. some days I really want something until its in front of me and then im like eww this isnt what i wanted. ive lost a couple pounds from the nausea which makes me nervous but from what ive read its normal in the first trimester and ill gain it back in the next couple months.

You are very right! the 12 week mark feels like forever away!!! I am 8 weeks today, so its been 4 weeks and we have another 4 weeks to go, i just hope this nausea subsides soon. Hope all is well with your two little beans!! THe last ultrasound we had we got to see the heartbeat and baby was measuring right on target. its amazing how much they grow in just a few days!  I will be at my RE until 12 weeks then released to my OB.

Hope to still hear from you! Hope all is well!

Ladies are any of you still trying? How are things going for those of you with BFPs??

Here's to Hoping! Love and babydust to all!
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Hoping everyone is doing well and things are going good...
Been super sick the past week and 1/2...hard to find something to eat that sounds good and stays down.  First regular OB appointment tomorrow....excited for that.  Ultrasound this Friday again (last one for a few weeks)....8 weeks 4 days by then....that 12 week mark is taking forever....just want to know that body is going to do what it's supposed to without any meds to keep these little peanuts safe...

Wishing everyone the best!
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Ultrasound this morning!  Both Baby A and Baby B are growing good.  Baby A heartbeat is 144 and Baby B heartbeat is 168....they look so much bigger than last week although I know they are still teeny tiny....

Dropping down to 1/2cc of injectable progesterone and starting vaginal gel applicator today....I have 25 applicators, but 1 refill on the prescription.  Have to do it in the morning and lie on my back for 20-30 minutes.....thinking tomorrow morning I'll set my alarm for 6 and do it then and go back to sleep! lol

Hoping everyone has a great weekend!
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You go girly, good numbers, great baby, exciting rest of your life!  WHEW!!!!!!!
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Hi all,
Hope everyone doing well.

My beta numbers are 59,118,203. 3rd beta not doubled as we expected but doc said that is not a bad number. have one more beta this coming monday  and preponed my aug 4th ultrasound to july 25th bit early.  nervous and tension. can't wait to see my 4th beta numbers. Time is not moving. don't know what to do this whole week.
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that is good news exciting times ahead, glad you had a good weekend. hope your not suffering from sickness too much ive been lucky and didnt get any sickness just felt sick and have really bad headaches.

ive had a busy few days so relaxing now, had my 9 week scan 2day baby is still going strong and measuring two days ahead of what he or she is. got my first midwife oppointment next week so gotta get all my file notes sent over so they know everything
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Congrats tryinforbaby 3.  Enjoy every day, hour, minute, second of this wonderful and exciting time for you and DH.  Make sure you take every photo and write everything down as you will not remember everything.
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Sounds like everyone is doing well....

PLS83:  Congratulations to you and DH!

HopefulBetsy:  Thank you for your kind words....and I am happy to read you are getting things in order for another possible round.  I'm close to 39 and believe it is possible and have heard and read so many success stories for women in their 40's.  Hang in there girl...

All:  We had our 2nd ultrasound last Thursday.  Saw both Baby A and Baby B (DH lovingly refers to them as Alfred and Beatrice) and the little flicker of their hearbeats.  The ultrasound tech said they would be much easier to see this Friday.  Baby A's heartbeat was a little slower than Baby B which my mom says it must be a boy and the faster heartbeat must be a girl....lol.  They are sooooo tiny!  Comparing the pictures from the week before, they have definitely grown.  I could hardly see Baby A's yolk sac the week before and last Thursday it is definitely there!  And I could see both fetal poles which was exciting.  My beta was close to 90,000 and progesterone nice and high.  This Friday I drop down to 1/2cc of injectable progesterone and begin the vaginal gel inserts.  Not sure how long that will last...I'm assuming till week 10???  Made my first appointment with my regular OB for August 1st and looking forward to that....have some questions regarding cervical competency since I've had 3 LEEP procedures for cancerous cells on the cervix.  With 2, there will be a lot more pressure there I'm sure!  Had some dark brown streaks in my underwear this weekend, nurse said the ultrasound wand might have irritated the cervix and not to worry about it unless it was red.  Not even pink....but I still worry....

Still super nervous that all this is too good to be true and can't bring myself to tell a lot of people in case something goes wrong....DH and I are still being cautiously optimistic until the 12 week mark.  I do know my body's changing though since I can't button any of my shorts and had to buy a bigger bra last week....super sore for sure!

Our camping trip was nothing short of adventurous.  Thank goodness for my mom and dad's motorhome!  Between 4 bathroom trips a night and morning sickness EVERY morning I was there it was a Godsend!.  Super emotional this weekend...overtired...wasn't anle to nap during the day which largely contributed to it.  DH was a trooper and very supportive and loving and understanding.  Spent morning-evening with DH and our friends and after DH shared around the campfire the 1st night why I went with my folks, they too were much more understanding.....it's not because I don't want to sleep in a tent (DH and I have hiked into serious wilderness and slept in an itty bitty tent) it was more for comfort sake being a newly pregnant person!  Sat on the beach and watched my son fish all day and our 2 little crab boats come and go.  The weather was horrible the first day (Thursday), but the rest of the weekend beautiful.  Our boat alone caught 64 crabs!  It's amazing how something I love so much can make me so sick with just the smell (I was literally bawling the first night when my parents brought a cooler full back to the motorhome....the smell threw me over the edge.)  How is it I used to drink 3 caffeine free cokes a day and can't choke one down now?  It literally tastes like dirt.....funny how our body's take care of us and protect our baby's.  Truly a miracle....

Hope everyone continues to do well and stays strong.....take care!
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Hello all!

We had our second ultrasound this morning and we saw the heartbeat!!! One perfect little bean and a greta heartbeat at 136. Were sooo excited!! So crazy that my betas were almost identical to trying who is having 2 lol but they assured us its only one! lol. and gave us the officially due date of March 1st 2012!

Hope everyone is doing well!!

Here's to Hoping!! Love and Babydust to all!
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@tweet25: thank u. Im going on monday again for another blood work. I'll ask that time about these numbers. weekends they don;t take up normal calls.

Hi everyone... here anyone using Endometrin vaginal tablets???. I have a question regarding dat.
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mj thank you for your kind words - your mom sounds awesome, I have a really supportive family too - my mom and dad were so happy and then so upset when we found out that the BFP was shortlived. Im gonna push ahead and will let everyone know how my next cycle goes.    My HCG is stll in the 90.2 after a week or so so I have to wait until I do anything even going on BC.  I see my Dr on July 20th to review this cycle ., In the meantime I will focus on getting the financing in place =-at least it will feel ike Imoving forward wth something.
MJ - I was reading your story and I cant believe that not tooilong ago your RE gave you the option to stop the projesterone - and  you chose not too - and now things seem to be gooing so well with you - Im so happy for you and watch for your updates :)
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Thank you Tweet for your kind words back on the 1st.   The intense sadness has left , I have my moments during the day but I am taking your advce and thinking positive
I'm so happy for you and your future baby!!
Hoping2Bamom - I'm sorry for your bfn - I understand your pain.  God Bless
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tryinforbaby3 - thank you for your kind words.  You wrote back to me about a week ago - and I'm sorry for not getting back.  I took the long weekend and 3days off work and went up to my parents cottage on the lake in NH. - Had a great time and it was nice to take my mind off things for a few minutes at a time anyway.    I just had my blood test today and my HCG levels are still in the nineties - they said sometimes it can take a few weeks to go down to negative.   I can't even go on the pill until they are negative.   In the meantime, I'm going to work on getting my financing together so at least it feels like I'm progressing a little.   God do I wish started this 5 years ago (im 41).  
that is SO awesom that you are having twins!!!   Thank goodness that there are the BFP Posts that give us all hope.    God Bless you and your babies!
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thats great news congratulations you should phone and ask for your beta numbers so you they are nice high.
hope you have a wounderful 9 months
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