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Cycle Buddies 2009 - the saga continues
Hi girls! Hope you're all doing well! It's been a little while since last time I posted, and before I give you guys my update, I wanted to thank everyone for their kind words in posts, messages and notes I have recieved! I really appreciate all the support! It's been a crazy couple of weeks. As many of you know, we've had family in town for the past 16 days, and then my husband was laid off in the middle of their visit, which forced us to make a decision whether or not to continue with the IVF. We have decided to go ahead with it, since insurance wouldn't have covered it anyway...and my DH has a temporary contracting job at the moment, so hopefully everything will work out.
I've also had to "sneak" out and get a whole bunch of tests done, since we haven't told our family we're planning on doing IVF, so that was an added stress. But I'm now finally done with everything, and our visitors have left, so I'm officially back!!!! I started lupron 20 units two days ago, and had my trial transfer and water sono that same day. I also got my protocol, and I will be on 3 repronex vials and 1 menopur vial a day once I start the stims. I'm a bit nervous about the whole thing, but also excited. I just REALLY hope it works!
OK! Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do....I'll post again later once I've read through the posts on the old thread. Also, if everyone could please give me their current cycle days and info, I'll start a new list.
SSBD!
Heather :-)
I've also had to "sneak" out and get a whole bunch of tests done, since we haven't told our family we're planning on doing IVF, so that was an added stress. But I'm now finally done with everything, and our visitors have left, so I'm officially back!!!! I started lupron 20 units two days ago, and had my trial transfer and water sono that same day. I also got my protocol, and I will be on 3 repronex vials and 1 menopur vial a day once I start the stims. I'm a bit nervous about the whole thing, but also excited. I just REALLY hope it works!
OK! Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do....I'll post again later once I've read through the posts on the old thread. Also, if everyone could please give me their current cycle days and info, I'll start a new list.
SSBD!
Heather :-)
hi,
have been reading the posts on this forum.
Found a lot of experiences shared here to be of great value.
I went through my very first IUI cycle on Feb 13. I am 3dpiui. Have been experiencing wetness and lower back pain. My follicles were great but the endo. thickness was just 6.1mm. Am not sure that is good enough for pregnancy.
have been reading the posts on this forum.
Found a lot of experiences shared here to be of great value.
I went through my very first IUI cycle on Feb 13. I am 3dpiui. Have been experiencing wetness and lower back pain. My follicles were great but the endo. thickness was just 6.1mm. Am not sure that is good enough for pregnancy.
I'm not sure if anyone else is out here anymore, but I got the results of my last bloodtest. Beta came in at 257. It went up, but still didn't double. I'm trying to be positive, but it's hard. I go in for an early ultrasound next Tues. It will be a very long wait.
Got my results from my second blood test. My beta is at 144 (not quite double) and progesterone went up to 33.8. I will be doing more bloodwork tomorrow. I'm not sure if I should be happy that they went up or concerned that the beta is low and didn't quite double. It's funny - you stress so much about getting pregnant and then stress about it being viable. I really need some patience.
mwhitcomb - Congrats on your two baby girls! That is wonderful. I was looking at adoption websites on Saturday to see what our options were.
So my beta is at 76 and progesterone came in at 15.6 so I will be starting progesterone pills. Not sure what to make of the beta. I guess I will know more on Thursday after my bloodwork tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed.
So my beta is at 76 and progesterone came in at 15.6 so I will be starting progesterone pills. Not sure what to make of the beta. I guess I will know more on Thursday after my bloodwork tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed.
praying: congrats. I know how it feels to get a positive, but having to be very precautious due to previous m/c. Sending you tons of SSBD!!!!!
Hoping: It's a long road, but the girls on here are very supportive. Good luck and sending you lots of SSBD too :)
bfromthed: I am always checking in on you and praying that soon you will get another miracle. I am praying that when you start again, this time it will be a VERY STICKY one. Praying and wishing you all the best. You and your dh truely deserve it. Just out of curiousity, have you looked into adoption? After all my treatments, and 2 miscarriages, I couldn't handle it anymore. We came to the point where we just wanted to be parents, whether the babies were biological or not. Just when we had given up, a birthmom gave us a call. Now we are parents of twin newborn girls. God works in mysterious ways. Remember, I am here when you need me. I don't post all the time, but I am ALWAYS checking in. Take care, and I hope you heart can find some peace within yourself to keep moving on, no matter what direction you choose.
Hoping: It's a long road, but the girls on here are very supportive. Good luck and sending you lots of SSBD too :)
bfromthed: I am always checking in on you and praying that soon you will get another miracle. I am praying that when you start again, this time it will be a VERY STICKY one. Praying and wishing you all the best. You and your dh truely deserve it. Just out of curiousity, have you looked into adoption? After all my treatments, and 2 miscarriages, I couldn't handle it anymore. We came to the point where we just wanted to be parents, whether the babies were biological or not. Just when we had given up, a birthmom gave us a call. Now we are parents of twin newborn girls. God works in mysterious ways. Remember, I am here when you need me. I don't post all the time, but I am ALWAYS checking in. Take care, and I hope you heart can find some peace within yourself to keep moving on, no matter what direction you choose.
Congratulations!! Will pray for you that your numbers come out great.
Well, for me...AF showed up today :( Have an appointment with RE on Friday to proceed with next cycle.
One thing I have observed with me is that, irrespective of when I ovulate, AF shows up like a clock. This cycle I have ovulated on CD 11 and it is 21dpiui when AF showed up.
But am still hanging in here with the lovely support of all you ladies and looking forward to the next cycle. Hoping that this cycle it will work out!
Well, for me...AF showed up today :( Have an appointment with RE on Friday to proceed with next cycle.
One thing I have observed with me is that, irrespective of when I ovulate, AF shows up like a clock. This cycle I have ovulated on CD 11 and it is 21dpiui when AF showed up.
But am still hanging in here with the lovely support of all you ladies and looking forward to the next cycle. Hoping that this cycle it will work out!
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