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[ascott]

Good evening ladies. For those of you who know me, I hope everyone has progressed further successfully. For those that are new, well since I have been gone, I hope you have found the support on here as GREAT as I did in my time of need. I would come home from Dr. visits to sit right down, and discuss my visit. Just wanted to update everyone, In September, shortly after IKE left the building, I M/C for the 6 time at 8 wks, after our 1st IVF cycle. I was sooooo excited to finally be pregnant after a year of no pregnancies. Need less to say the preg. ended. Just completed our 2nd IVF cycle. On Dec. 3 I had my retrieval, 8 eggs were retrieved. On Thursday the Lab called stating 2 had fertilized 2 they weren't sure probably not going to make it. The other 3 were not good. On Friday, the report changed to 5 fertilized eggs. 3 grade A 2 grade B. Transfer on 12/06. My scheduled pregnancy test is Fri. 12/19. I cheated okay. Just like I did last time. I took a HPT test (clear blue easy digital) "PREGNANT". Told myself this is probably just a risidual of the trigger on 12/1. Today I took another test (clear blue easy regular) the damn test showed a negative. Decided I would actually read the directions just in case I missed something. How hard is it to Pee on stick, right? I am so glad I did. I noticed the test did not work right. The control window did not show a blue line. Came home pee'd in a cup, dipped the ovulation strips, and the HPT dipped in the pee. The ovulation sticks showed 2 blue lines. The pregnancy test +. I am so nervous. This is how my last M/C started. I found out early and by 8 wks no HB. So there's my story. At this point I think I am pregnant. I know I have been gone for awhile. I have stopped in to read, but not really post. I promised myself after the last M/C I would stop "just" focusing on getting pregnant. Start focusing on other things in my life. Keeping busy. Not sure about everyone else, but this had/has become an obsession with me. I needed to stop driving myself crazy with depression. Well just thought some of you might want to know how things are going.

[kramik107]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!  That is so great!  What a great early christmas present for you and your hubby.  Good luck!

[tbeards]

It sounds like they are taking every precaution so there is nothing you can do except take care of yourself and your little bean : ) I have a great feeling for you as well!!!

Talk soon and please keep me posted!

~t

[ascott]

Congrats!! I remember when you were going through your journey. Funny how we all come back no matter what. At this point I take POI shots 1ml at nite, progestrone suppositories 2X's morning, and nite, Estradial, Lovenox, and baby asprin. I am very excited trying not to be nervous. I keep telling myself this is it. This is the one. Feeling really positive this pregnancy. Told myself I am not going to worry about having another M/C. I have had toooo many already.

[tbeards]

Yea!!!! Congratulations. Your number is great! It is actually the exact same as mine after my first beta (246) and I am expecting twins now. I don't remember my progesterone level. I had the same symptoms as you as well (peeing all the time and slight cramping). I also had a lot of gassiness, the kind that made me feel like I had to burp all the time. Do they have you on progesterone shots and estrogen patches? I had 1.5ml of progesterone every night and Estraderm patches every third day.

Congrats again!

~t

[ascott]

Well, it's official. My blood test showed a positive pregnancy. My levels were 246, progestrone was 109. I go in on Tuesday for round 2 of the hormone check. This is where it's frightening. Last IVF didn't turn out so well. Been feeling sick after I eat, and have been going to the bathroom 2-3 times during the night. Is this normal this early in the pregnancy. I have had some slight cramping. A little like menstral, but not as strong. I know I probably should know this but I honestly can not remember from the last time. Thanks, everyone for being there when I needed them. I really feel as though everything is going to be good this time.

[kikicoates78]

What a great Christmas present!!! ~YAY~ I'm so happy for you!

[Houston79]

wow! What a wonderful Christmas present!   Congrats!  I agree with the others, pray that this baby is healthy and comes to full term!  I'm so excited for you!

[tbeards]

Congratulations!!! A positive is a positive. It sounds like you have a great outlook on life in general and I am a firm believer in the power of the mind : )

Happy Holidays!!!!!

[amy0013]

Oh my gosh what great news!!!  You posted your BFP shortly after I started coming on the boards so I definitely remember you!  :)  I hope that everything goes well for you.  I agree with the other ladies to try to do everything you can to hold tight to this little baby!  Good luck to you!

[raray]

Hello
              congrats girl i'm really praying for you, and i would really consider lmcrt's advice cause you never really know what could cause so i would stay off my feet and realax. Goodluck and HAPPY HAPPY for you. And still believe that miracles can happen

[lmcrt]

Just make sure this time you are doing everything possible to prevent a miscarriage including estrogen patches until 7 weeks, progesterone supplements until 12wks, baby aspirin until 12wks. Also avoid sex and excersice till 12 weeks. Just keep it easy. You may have done all this before, But I just wanted to let you know what my RE does to prevent miscarriage. Good luck honey

[tina1111]

YAY!!! Merry Christmas!!! I hope it is a super sticky bean!!!!! Keep us posted!

[grammy64]

I saw you posted yesterday, so I stalked your profile page to see if you posted anything....  NADA!  So, I was glad to see you posted.  

I am SO very, very happy for you!  

Congrats!  Miracles happen, so enjoy the season.  

Hugs to you!  
Lori

[bny807]

YEAAAAAAA YEAAAAA YEAAAA : ) : )  :)  : )  i'm SOO happy for you! by now the trigger is surely out of your system!!!!  I"m SOO happy for you, i'm praying that this is your christmas miracle that will give you the 2009 baby you so deserve in your arms finally!! i hear ya, i had to take some time off from focusing on this so much after just the 2nd miscarriage.. and now we are back to it..  Keep us updated, and I can't wait to see the post of your little one and its heart beat! : ) CONGRATS!