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AGP International House Of Pregos and TTCers
Yes, we have now added Pregos as our other Featured Items (Heather Jo, Lexima), but still have TTCers going strong to become Pregos. As always, pancakes, coffee, companionship, advice, and friendship served fresh 24/7!!!
Sorry... clicked on "Post Comment" too quickly... I meant to say that I'm curioius because both docs (the one in beirut and the one here) have said that this is pretty much the international standard for a long protocol.
Congrats Helen, that's terrific.
As to the comment about populating a village, bring it on!
As to the comment about populating a village, bring it on!
OMG! I just got the message that I got that second job I applied for! Now I have to fill out the official application and accept the position.
I am so excited! It's not one of those get rich fast schemes but every little bit helps.
Just wanted to share my good news!
I am so excited! It's not one of those get rich fast schemes but every little bit helps.
Just wanted to share my good news!
Lisa,
My classes are going well. I have been teaching for many years so it’s all smooth sailing. As for b/c pill side-effects, I do feel nauseated but I think it’s just my anxiety rather than the pill since this is how I react to stress. I am afraid it will only get worth next month.
Let us know how your appointment went. I myself can hardly wait till your second u/s!!!
Heather,
Glad you are adjusting to pregnancy. Waiting for that first u/s must be torture but it will be soooo exciting!
Magda,
Thanks for the info. Your protocol is completely unlike mine! I guess every clinic has its own protocol although mine seems pretty standard for the US.
Fiona,
With you taking 450 IU of Gonal-F and me taking 250 plus 50 IU menopur we should be able to populate a village!!! Lets hope that we do :)
My classes are going well. I have been teaching for many years so it’s all smooth sailing. As for b/c pill side-effects, I do feel nauseated but I think it’s just my anxiety rather than the pill since this is how I react to stress. I am afraid it will only get worth next month.
Let us know how your appointment went. I myself can hardly wait till your second u/s!!!
Heather,
Glad you are adjusting to pregnancy. Waiting for that first u/s must be torture but it will be soooo exciting!
Magda,
Thanks for the info. Your protocol is completely unlike mine! I guess every clinic has its own protocol although mine seems pretty standard for the US.
Fiona,
With you taking 450 IU of Gonal-F and me taking 250 plus 50 IU menopur we should be able to populate a village!!! Lets hope that we do :)
Helen--Yeah, I was FREAKING, and I mean FREAKING OUT! The nurse is nice, so it is hard to be mad at her, but jeez! I don't find it comforting to hear that "Nature will take its course if things aren't going well." Not comforting at all, especially for someone whose blood pressure is already up. Anyway, I am sorry your in b/c limbo and have more waiting to do. I hate the waiting. Sometimes it seems the more I try to distract myself the more whatever it is I am trying to forget is on my mind! I hope that is not the case with you.
Empty--I am eager to hear how your b/w turns out, and possibly when you will have your first IUI.
Helen, Fiona, Magda--I am getting quite the education on IVF here! It sounds like such a stop-and-go process. One minute yoour "harvesting" eggs and trying to keep them from dropping, and the next you are accelerating the process and hurrying to get them retrieved. It sounds like such a roller coaster ride, and I wish I could be more helpful with you guys about it. Just know that I think of each of you and marvel at how you cope with it. It will be worth it in the end, but I can TOTALLY understand how that seems SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO far off. . .
Lisa--I am excited for you about starting injections. Get ready for snap, crackle and pop going on inside of you as those follies start developing! I hope everything with work goes smoothly. The first step, which you have done already, is getting the time off cleared. However, I can understand how stressful it may be not having your class covered for the half days.
Lexima--Boy can I relate to what you are feeling! I have been freaking myself out, and being freaked out, not only by the posts but by my own head. When TTC, the BFP is the main focus, but once you get the BFP a whole plethora of possible negatives seem to overwhelm you. I suppose it is from the disappointment from TTC and fertility issues. I have our little post on my "Watch List" also, and usually go via that route instead the main forum. It does seem like there are more horror stories going on this month, though. It's not just in your head! I can't really browse very comfortably on the forums because I feel like each tragedy I encounter is a message from God, fate, whatever, warning me and trying to prepare me for dealing with the worst. I just have to stay away from it also.
All: In general I am doing so very much better. I have been inundated with seeing my OB, neurologist, etc. to try and comfort myself, and it has worked. My BP has not been an issue the last few days at all. I am just trying to adjust to being pregnant. It doesn't really seem real yet. I know I am uncontrollably tired in the afternoons and evenings, feel bloated after a few bites of a meal (but eat it ALL anyway), still have some cramping, and my bbs are on FIRE! I haven't really associated all this with carrying a child (or possibly two) in my mind yet. Maybe after my sono it will feel more real. I am not compaining, though, don't get me wrong. Just being forthcoming so when you guys get your BFPs you will not feel weird IF you experience the same thing.
Empty--I am eager to hear how your b/w turns out, and possibly when you will have your first IUI.
Helen, Fiona, Magda--I am getting quite the education on IVF here! It sounds like such a stop-and-go process. One minute yoour "harvesting" eggs and trying to keep them from dropping, and the next you are accelerating the process and hurrying to get them retrieved. It sounds like such a roller coaster ride, and I wish I could be more helpful with you guys about it. Just know that I think of each of you and marvel at how you cope with it. It will be worth it in the end, but I can TOTALLY understand how that seems SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO far off. . .
Lisa--I am excited for you about starting injections. Get ready for snap, crackle and pop going on inside of you as those follies start developing! I hope everything with work goes smoothly. The first step, which you have done already, is getting the time off cleared. However, I can understand how stressful it may be not having your class covered for the half days.
Lexima--Boy can I relate to what you are feeling! I have been freaking myself out, and being freaked out, not only by the posts but by my own head. When TTC, the BFP is the main focus, but once you get the BFP a whole plethora of possible negatives seem to overwhelm you. I suppose it is from the disappointment from TTC and fertility issues. I have our little post on my "Watch List" also, and usually go via that route instead the main forum. It does seem like there are more horror stories going on this month, though. It's not just in your head! I can't really browse very comfortably on the forums because I feel like each tragedy I encounter is a message from God, fate, whatever, warning me and trying to prepare me for dealing with the worst. I just have to stay away from it also.
All: In general I am doing so very much better. I have been inundated with seeing my OB, neurologist, etc. to try and comfort myself, and it has worked. My BP has not been an issue the last few days at all. I am just trying to adjust to being pregnant. It doesn't really seem real yet. I know I am uncontrollably tired in the afternoons and evenings, feel bloated after a few bites of a meal (but eat it ALL anyway), still have some cramping, and my bbs are on FIRE! I haven't really associated all this with carrying a child (or possibly two) in my mind yet. Maybe after my sono it will feel more real. I am not compaining, though, don't get me wrong. Just being forthcoming so when you guys get your BFPs you will not feel weird IF you experience the same thing.
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