Cycle Buddies 2009 - the saga continues

[chrisdaniel]

Hi ladies well the hubby decided on his own to tell his mother while we in the car on a three hour trip, that I was six weeks pregnant, totally wasn't ready for it, she was shocked, but very happy.
I just really wanted to hear a heartbeat before telling anyone, hopefully on Wed. I will.

I am really freaked out because seriously my stomach is protruding and I look about 5 months pregnant, I have never had symptoms like this before, I am peeing constantly, bb's are absolutely killing me , still alot of cramping, starving even after I eat. I know they said at the 5 week sono that there was only one sac, but I so strongly feel as though there is double work going on inside my body.
Could the second sac been hidden at a 5 week sono?
Also I really need anyone's input that was on progesterone for at least 4 weeks, could all these exagerrated symptoms be just a side effect of progesterone? If so this progesterone is kicking my butt! Also extremely fatigued, I could literally lay down on the ground and go right to sleep w/ no problems.

ycantwe   it's way too early to test yet, take it from me, I think I tested everyday since 7 days past iui, finally got a BFP on day 11, but very faint!


I will definately let you all know when the Ababy story airs, I do know it's on TLC, and please pray for my friend and her family she goes in to deliver those precious babies tomorrow morning, and give her sister the most beautiful gift/gifts in the world!!

I don't know ladies, I have a very strong feeling for all those doing their 2ww, I have a feelign we are going to hear alot of BFP'S coming up soon!!!!  Good luck and be patient, once you all get your BFP'S then you will find yourself in another wait for the hearbeat, then you'll want to see the sex ( if you choose), this is just the beginning of the waits, just enjoy and don't rush it, I have two boys and I feel I rushed through my pregnancies, so anxious, then I really missed being pregnant, this is an amazing journey so take it slow and enjoy every minuteof it!!!

  O.K. ENOUGH BABBLE FORM ME!!!

[kramik107]

Alright so today is 14dpiui - I went in the RE's office at 8am for my blood work - now I wait patiently for the call with the results.

[gopraj]

Hi All,

I am new here.
Am going to have my 2nd IUI this month arnd 19-21....
Anyone having around the same days??

lotsssss of 'baby dust' to all!!!

[ycantwe]

So my cramping has subsided and it's day 9 post IVF.  I really want to test again but have this big cloud of doubt overhanging so I think I will just wait for Friday's results.  My RE was only able to get 4 eggs - only 2 fertilized and were of poor quality.  The IVF nurses are not proving to be of much support.  They said the likelyhood is very slim so this attributes to my negativity towards Friday's outcome.

ChrisDaniel - thank you for the advice, I kind of thought it was too soon but the nurse said for me to test.  I haven't been on progestrone very long but am having the exact same response to the med.  Good luck with your next u\s.  I have friends that didn't hear the heartbeat until 7 wks so it is no surprise at 5 wks that it wasn't quite there yet.  There definitely could be more than 1 in there with the way you are feeling.  Good luck and bless you!

Hoping for a BFP!  But if not we will have to wait a month before starting another cycle-ugh!  Not sure if I'm up for all that again, we will see!

[looking4ablessing]

Fingers toes and pony tail crossed for you!!!!!

[prayingforpatience]

Just got back from u/s and not looking too good for this month.  They think I may have already ovulated, but did a blood test and should know this afternoon for sure.  If so, I guess I'll have to hope the natural way works this time.  I'm pretty upset.  If you'll recall, I called and asked if I should move my u/s up from CD13 and the nurse said no.  I asked the RE today and he said I should come in earlier.  Thanks a lot!!!

I'll be switching from clomid to femara next cycle b/c of side effect with clomid.  Is is about the same?  More or less agresssive?

[kramik107]

So I just got my bw results back and its a BFN!!! So I am to stop taking the progesterone and will start all over when AF comes.  To those still waiting -- fingers crossed for you

[ycantwe]

prayingforpatience - sorry to hear of the bad judgement call made by the nurse.  I had that happen to me when I went through IUI.

kramik107 - sorry to hear of the BFN.  I'll keep fingers and toes crossed for next go for you!

[prayingforpatience]

BW back.  Looks like I ovulated on Sunday.  So I guess I'm technically in 2ww, but don't hold out much hope this month.  I'm so upset.  

Talked to the nurse and she said usually it would have been fine on the timing.  However, next month I go in on CD10.  She said better to be too early than late.  You think? :)

kramik107 - sorry to hear that.  Good luck next month!

[chrisdaniel]

I am frustrated for you, that really stinks! I was very disappointed in the place that I go to also, last cycle, the cycle I got pregnant I completely took over. I was getting frustrated thinking that they were waiting too long for me to ovulate, my follicle the previous time was at 29.5 when I ovulated on my own. This time I called them on  Sunday and told them to call me in the HCG shot I thought I should take it now and had the IUI the next day, I also suggested that they check my progesterone because I was getting AF 10 days past IUI, sure enough a week after the IUI they checked and it was low I had to go on suppositories, adn the last mess up, someone made, was they told me my left tube was blocked and I could only get pregnant from the right, I ended up getting follicles on both sides last month, but the whole cycle I felt everything on my left, I thought for sure this was another failed cycle, very upset, until I started to get some symptoms and finally got my BFP. When I went for my first sono last week at 5 weeks, they told me I ovulated on my left side and wow I am pregnant, they couldn't believe it!

  So you know what sometimes we have to go with our gut and be a little forceful, just because they are experienced in infertility, doesn't mean they necessarily know our bodies better than we do! Good luck you never know maybe you got pregnant the old fashioned way this month!

  As for me I am very anxious to go for my 6 week sono tomorrow, I am really hoping to see/hear the heartbeat tomorrow, I will get some peace, until something else starts to worry me!!!  Believe me I am dying to hear a heartbeat tomorrow, but won't truly be at ease until I get into the second trimester. More waiting!!

[beth0414]

Hi just an update:

My last period was mar.16..my AF then as really redbut it only came bcoz my RE gave me duphaston and progynova to induce menstruation..since  april till now i dont take any medicine or pill to induce menstruation..all i take was fresh fruits especially oranges(ponkan)..and i ask vitamins from our family doc it includes poten-C,polynerve-E..from then on April till present my monthly period came even if its just brown discharged..its really amazing coz ever since i dont have any kind of these flow...and this only july 27 i had this cervical mucus thats really itchy,cramping for 6 days then my sister told me maybe i ovulated on my own ..w/c makes me really wonder coz..eversince also i dont ovulate on my own..huh!....

Last monday i cant wait anymore i visit my RE and told my story..she u/s me and told me that my ovaries was improved in sized w/c gives me hope coz last feb only she told me that my ovaries are getting smaller in sized..

She was also amazed that she found out that kind of improvement though my ovaries are improved in sized they are not enough in sized to make sure that my eggs are big too..she recommend to buy DHEA..but sad to say it was not yet avail in our location..

Has anyone of you used take DHEA prior to pregnancy?????Pls help me to find one..DHEA 80mg..and how much is the cost..thank you for reading my post..

Im on cd11..im bloated,sometimes had cramping,nauseus but negative test..

[chrisdaniel]

yes I saw and heard a very nice heartbeat, I go back next week, then I get released to my regular obgyn! Yeah ,a dn 1 more month of the nasty progesterone!!!

[prayingforpatience]

Congrats!  That is awesome!

[ycantwe]

Whoo hoo!!  That is great!  I'm so happy for you :) !  I wish you a healthy pregnancy and much happiness!

BTW - all cramping is gone, 2 more days until I go for BW.

[bfromthed]

I have not posted in a while...just confused...two days after starting my remaining Gonal F went for refill and HAP said they will not pay for it as I have exhausted my 3 time refill number! So we just stopped treatment this month. Re's office sent a letter and had me to set up an consultation appt with him to see what our other options are. We will see. I pray we could afford IVF at least to give it a shot. But keep us in your prayers PLEASE! Congrats to the BFP's and we will get there to the BFN's!

[BabyMamas09]

chrisdaniel: Congrats! Cheers to a healthy and enjoyable 9 months.

bfromthed: Thinking of you! Stay positive and keep us posted on your consult.

ALL: AF is due on 8/18, 8/19. Beta is on 8/20, my b-day......wish me luck1 This emby is all I got! ;)

[Quinns momma]

HI all I have not posted in a while. I am now 14w4d preggers and in the second trimester. Time is flying by. Baby is doing great and all tests and u/s have come back as normal. 5 more weeks and I will find out the sex. I have a very strong feeling that it is a girl so we shall see.

Good luck and happy/healthy 9 months to the BFPs and to those still ttc best of luck. I know it will happen for all of you.

[mommyoftwo28644]

Hey all I havent posted in a while but I thought I would let you know I am officially out of the first trimester. The baby is great and the heartbeat is high on the other hand I am not doing so well. I have been super sick the last week and a few days and they think its my gall bladder. I go to L&D in a hour to get some fluids and a good shot of phenagren and on top of that my blood pressure is so super high. So I have been on bedrest all week so please say a prayer for me that we get this all under control! Thanks and to all of you ttc it will happen!
Lots of Hugs
mandy

[kramik107]

CD 1 yay!  Time to start round 2.  HA this is the first time i was excited to see AF.  I wanna keep the ball rolling hopefully 2 is it for me.

[Ree077]

Hi every1 i havent posted in a long while. I just want to update you guys that i eventually have taken the test and done my unltrasound and a heart beat was found. I am overjoyed cos God is faithful and doctor says everything is looking great am 9wks 1 day today. my edd 03/20/10

I truly wish evry1 TTC SSBD . I know God will give you all the blessing of a child and to expecting mothers, a stress free pregnancy.

[ycantwe]

Well, my BW is in - BFN!  My RE wants me to set this month out.  The nurse said my RE will call me after they all meet....next Thursday....why so long?  I'm not sure that I want to go through IVF #2.  The first go-around was difficult bcause I am 2 hrs away from my RE.

Healthy wishes to all that are preg.
Lots of baby dust to all that are still struggling and trying!

[looking4ablessing]

Had my first ultrasound today and I am 6 weeks with expected date of April 11
Now drumroll....................TRIPLETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am having triplets, I am in crazy shock. I keep thinking I will wake up tomorrow and realize today was only thursday then still have to decide if I want to keep the early u/s appointment.
There were also 3 heartbeats seen. One baby/sac however is pretty big like two and a half times the size of the others.
And yes, I am still scared, more so now than before. I had the u/s today because of all the strong AF like cramping and I also began spotting. I absolutely did not want to come here and tell everyone because there is so much pain here lately I did not want to cause worry. As it turns out, my ovary is still very large and continues to have the enlarged follicles still on them which the RE's office called "egg cysts" today.

I wish I could reach out and touch each one of you still TTC with a magic wand of some sort that just blesses you abundantly. But that power we have to give to the Father I truly believe in my heart ALL the ladies here will grow round in pregnancy, it just does not happen when we expect it to and certainly not when we want to.
This was to be our absolutely last cycle and I made it very clear to my RE's office going in. I said "Hey, if it does not work this time, this is it, we will accept what is - is, so stop playing with me and impregnate me"!
Honestly I told them that
I was also honestly crying inside, but they did not know it.
I cannot stress enough the belief I have in not stressing during the cycle and especially the 2WW and complete rest until after the 6th day. Until you know the time has come and past for implantation.

I want to see if I can change my name on here from "looking4ablessing" to having "beenblessed" because it is simply true.
I keep looking at the name and to me it appears negative and depressed which is probably exactly how I felt at the time. But we all have been and are blessed in some way and we have to be thankful.

bfromthed- I am so bummed, I really wish I had gotten your post I have extra gonal I would have donated to your cause. I am sorry. I do believe your persistence will pay off, you will get your bundle.
I am so close to 40yrs old I am knocking on the door and I believe I have been TTC since I was first told at 15yrs old I could not concieve. I most certainly have been trying each time I have been intimate since becomming 18. That is a long time.

Also!
When I posted "My story" I realized I left out 2 things I had done during my 2WW
1. I found a tea, I started drinking and I still do (one glass a day) called
"Mother to be" by brand "YOGI" I purchased this at Walmart.
2. I work footies daily in my wait. I did not walk around barefoot and it was pretty warm, but my mind told me to do this so I did.

I wish everyone the best and their hearts desire, I will continue to keep all in my thoughts and prayers.
Goodnite

[trying2conceive]

Hello Everyone,

I last posted something sometime at the end of last month. I went in for IUI #2. I'm gonna sound hopeless, but for some reason I wasn't feeling it. I have been feeling like it's not gonna work. I realized the first time trying IUI was most likely not going to work, but I had such hope then, mostly because I had also spotted on big bright red drop on 7dpiui. I kept hoping for the best but no go. Lately, I have been swamped with work and haven't had much time to think about the 2ww. Don't get me wrong, it crosses my mind here and there. Last month was different; any little sign I was thinking, "this is it!" Unfortunately, the day I went in for BW, I got AF. Typically w/in the 2 week time frame before AF I get gassy, thirsty, & of course cravings - which is what I'm currently feeling. This time around, I kinda also feel like the RE didn't quite time my ovulation. It was also difficult not having my husband around for the procedure this time - work schedule conflicts. To top it off, we have relatives w/ us this weekend and they have a precious baby. The mom is eager to pass the baby back to the father. Seems as though she doesn't want to deal w/baby. It irks me because I would give the world to have a little one in my arms even if he/she were fuzzy!!!

Can you tell I'm a mess today?

I am on 2ww. Scheduled to go in for BW on 8/25 (few days before my b-day).

Everyone: I pray you become "mommies" soon enough. God knows :)

Chrisdaniel: I feel that we had truly formed a bond from sharing experiences last month. Even though I find it difficult to come on here as often as before, do know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you the best time during this pregnancy.

Until next time...

[angeldream09]

I took hpt this morning (12dpiui) it was " Not Pregnant" :( Sad :( I broke the hpt and check the strip for second line, I saw the faintest of faint line, I guess because I was so determine to see the second line. I am going to have my b/w and u/s done 3days from today which happen to be my 30th birthday .  I am hopeful that it was really a second line and not just a fruit of my imagination.

[Pearl1980]

angeldream09- Good luck dear...will be praying for u .. hope u get the BFP :)
  
I am sorry havnt posted in a while as i was trying to keep myself buzy and didnt wanted to think about TTc all the time...Still somewhere in my mind i was counting days of this cycle and was hoping for a miracle ..I am cd28 today and i have 32 day cycle..Took test today and as always single line( BFN) ..well i knew it...BUTTT i am excited for my IVF next month... Leaving for inida on Sept 1st for IVF ..so its just 15 more days:) I request everyone to keep me in ur prayers ..I really wish this IVF works...

Congratulations to all those who got BFP :) & Good Luck everyone TTC ...

[kramik107]

Well I went to my RE yesterday had bloodwork and u/s all looked good so I started my clomid yesterday 100 mg cd3-cd10 then I go back on cd12 for repeat bw and us.  Hopefully this new treatment plan works for me.

[hoping4baby2009]

Well went for my blood work this morning, but won't find out until tomorrow morning. they asked if i wasnted it stat and i said i will wait. yeah crazy me!!!!!!!!!

[Heather5]

Hey girls!

Hope everyone had a good weekend! Best of luck with your test today, hoping4baby! And good luck to all of you either starting a new cycle or in your 2WW! My work has finally calmed back down a bit, so I'll be checking all the posts and updating the list a little later.

As for me, I'm now 20 weeks 5 days, and I'm now finally starting to actually feel the baby kick! I have an anterior placenta, which is fairly normal and no big deal, but it does muffle the movements a little bit, and up until now, I've only felt small "taps" on the sides of my tummy and only when holding my hand over it. But over the weekend, I actually started feeling little punches/kicks/movements when lying in bed at night. Pretty amazing! And she's already a BIG thumb sucker. Had another sonogram on Friday, and she was just hanging out, sucking her thumb almost the entire time!

For those of you who are new to this thread, my DH and I had been trying for more than three years, with two early miscarriages, before we finally got pregnant again (this time through IVF), so we're just so excited about this pregnancy! I hope ALL of you get to experience the same thing very soon!

SSBD to everyone!

[bfromthed]

Thanks ladies for the well wishes...I had my first + opk this morning without Ovidril...I was not at hm yesterday and could not test but had the same feeling I have today we did cover with bd'ing yesterday though. I am going in Friday for consultation to see what other meds we can use and HAP will pay for...

Heather5: congrats to you keep us posted after ur scan you are the greatest!

looking4ablessing: Congrats x3 God Bless and keep us posted :)

[pregnancylove12]

haven't been on is awhile so i am getting ready to start my 3rd iui!!! i just want it to happen already, but i went today and they said everything looks good this month (no left over cysts) and he was so positive about 3rd time is a charm. so i guess his positivity is rubbing off on me. i am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best.

chrisdaniel: so glad to hear everything is going well!
hoping4baby: can't wait to hear about the results
bfromthed: fingers are crossed for you and i am blowing extra baby dust your way!

[angeldream09]

BFN for me. I have to go back on cd3 to see if the cyst is still there. I didn't have it before, as I understand it was because of Clomid. So if it is still there,  doc advises us to take a month break. If it's gone, then we'll have to do more aggressive approach he said may it be injections or double the dose.

Doc knows best and he's very hopefull but I feel like giving up now. Maybe there's a reason why I don't get pregnant, maybe it's for my own good even if it means I will never be a MOTHER.

My faith has been tested tremendously but I can only take so much.

To all of you who are still trying to get pregnant, good luck and may you get your BFP.

[Heather5]

bfromthed: Sounds like you've got it covered this month! Best of luck over the next couple of days! Oh, and good luck on Friday! I really hope they get the meds thing figured out! Although....hopefully, you'll just get your BFP this month and won't even need them!!!

angeldream: Please don't give up! I know the TTC journey can be frustrating, but it will happen! As for the cyst, I had a huge one after one of my medicated cycles, and had to sit out a month (well, i was still able to try naturally, but no meds). By my next CD3 sono, it was already gone.

pregnancylove: Got my fingers crossed that the third time's indeed the charm for you! Best of luck this month!!!

[hoping4baby2009]

Test came back BFN, They asked me how I was feeling and I told them I'm tired boobs hurt nipples hurts and some time through out the day i get sick and nauseated. So they said if I don't start by Friday to call them and they will retest. but not getting my hopes up

[bfromthed]

Good afternoon ladies:
JUST A QUICK QUESTION: I took another opk this morning and it is also positive at what point should it be negative and will that let me know that I did ovulate? I had one today and one yesterday and did bd both days to cover it?

[pregnancylove12]

usually the test will show up positive for 2 days and then go to negative. as soon as it shows positive it should mean that you ovulated because it tests for your hcg levels. if it is showing positive you are good!!!

[bfromthed]

Thanks for te replies..I could not teest the opk again this morning...out of strips but I will check later on after or in the morning to see if the opk is still + so 2 + yesterday and day b4 and bd'd both nights so prayerfull all natural will do the trick for us...also I will have my progestrone drawn later today to ceck the level...will post after get the results :)

[Heather5]

Bfromthed: My RE used to tell me to stop testing after the first positive OPK, so not to get confused, and that the first day of +OPK was the surge day. Of course, I never did, and continued to test until it was negative again... so I understand ;-) I bet you just caught the surge on its way up the first day and then on its way down again the second day. Most women ovulate the day after their positive OPK, so it sounds like you got it covered. But let us know what the test shows today, and maybe BD for a couple of more days once it's negative...just to make sure! I already know your DH's numbers are more than fine, so at least you don't have to worry about BD'ing too much! best of luck!!!

hoping4baby: I'm so sorry about the negative test. Keep us posted on everything, OK?

[Pearl1980]

Hi everyone ...
Just wanted to know If you guys have any TIPS & Advice that will be helpful before and after IVF..
Those who got BFP with IVF i request please share your experience..I am excited and worried at the same time...The only qustion in my mind is will it be a successs or again BFN...O GOD... :(

[bfromthed]

Thanks for the info I wont get off work till 11pm tonite (16 hour shift) so I will test tomorrow morning and also I am not sure when should I have my progestrone check? The re's office wont do it this time cause Im not on any meds but since I work at the hospital I can have it tested...any suggestions. I will post tomorrow after the opk and let you know what the test says?

[prayingforpatience]

Well AF showed up yesterday so I'm getting ready for new cycle with Femara this time.   Last month I ovulated on CD11 and yesterday was only CD23.  I have never started that early.  I was also in tremendous pain in my back and lower abdomen.   It has subsided now, but was wondering if anyone else experienced anything like this on clomid.

[bfromthed]

All: Okay had 2 +'s opk's bd'd those days skipped one day and then bd the next day and the day after that! so prayerfully our bases were covered I took a progestrone test just to have a gage on where I am the day I had the + opk and it was 3.2 normally if I used the trigger shot I would not test until 7 days later so if I o'd 24 -48 hours after my first + opk I still have a few more days before I would have taken a test for progestrone that would be accurate I am just going to leave it be and enjoy my week off from work. My re wont test because I was med free this cycle and they say just watch for signs and symptoms but since I work here (at the hospital) I have access to the lab but I wont be around to test since my last day at work is today before my well needed week off...So I guess I am in the 2ww (naturally). Good luck to us all and God Bless!
Sticky Vibes and Baby Dust!

[prayingforpatience]

Had u/s today.  I have a massive cyst on my ovary so I'm out this month.  I guess that was the reason for the pain this cycle.  I can only hope that it goes down by the start of my next cycle & Femara works better for me than clomid.  It's so hard to stay positive.

[BabyMamas09]

Bfromthed: Your in my thoughts and prayers. I am still rooting for u. You deserve it in every way and form. Try and relax in the next two weeks and keep us all posted. SSBD!!

ALL: I had my first beta on Thursday and came back positive. It was my b-day and probably the greatest ever. I was sooooo happy. I went away to Key West and relaxed with my partner. We had a really good time. I tested yesterday again (Sunday) to see how things were. Unfortunately, the non-digital clear blue test showed that the second line was getting fainter....hence, not a good sign. I went to Re's office for second beta today. It was negative. I lost it sometime over the weekend,...the digital pregnancy test this morning still showed me as being pregnant....but, I'm sure not for long ;((
Well, thanks for all ur prayers. I am not sure where we are headed. I spoke with Re. We have an appt scheduled for Monday to go over stuff. He really thinks we have a good
chance with a second in vitro. He wants to do a different drug protocol (more aggressive) and retrieve more eggs.....I just don't have the money after being $15,000 in debt, so please keep praying for us! I will post if I have any good news for all of u. Lots of sticky vibes for those there and trucks of baby dust for those still ttc. ;)


Again, thank u very, very, very much for thinking of me and sending ur prayers. ;)

[bfromthed]

You are in my thoughts and prayers and thanks for the well wishes!

[bfromthed]

UPDATE AND A QUESTION PLEASE HELP: Went to re's office today for our medication meeting. He gave me a list of meds...so I have to call HAP tomorrow to see which ones they will and will not cover. He said if we have to go back to Clomid and Ovidril we will seeing that that worked for us 2 years ago 2nd month the first time we started with treatments...so I will post after calling them and getting the feed back from him..

ON THE OTHER HAND>>>
We are praying that our natural month worked...he checked my progestrone 5 days after o on a non-medicated cycle and it came back at 13.2 he said that was great for the test to be done so early and its non-medicated...I am not sure what the numbers should be on a non-medicated cycle? He said anything above 5 on non-medicated and above 10 on medicated but they love a 20 on medicated? Any input?

[chrisdaniel]

Well it was bittersweet, I said goodbye to the staff at the fertility office today. I am 8 weeks,  EDD is 4-5-10, and I was released to my regular OBGYN, and had my last sono ( w/ them) I am going to miss going in and seeing my baby every week, I told them they spoiled me! So far so good have to be a little careful w/ what I eat, if I eat too much, I get sick and if I get hungry I feel sick, have another 2 weeks til I stop the progesterone suppositories... yeah!!!!!!
As always I am praying for all the TTC and all the BFP to have a healthy nine months.
I check in every day waiting and rooting to see more BFP'S!!!!

[bfromthed]

Up early this morning...all the bad signs for me that af is coming if you know my history when I start to get cold and chills af is 5-7 days away which is when she is due. And this morning cold nose, hands, feet and chills all the signs she is on the way :( Oh well will keep you guys posted...

[prayingforbaby888]

Hello everyone,
I haven't posted for a long time but often read your posts.  Congrats to all the new BFP's and still praying for all those TTC.  I know how emotionally and financially draining the journey is.

As for qn update on me, I am now 18 weeks pregnant after a FET in May.  I was quite sick with nausea for most of my first trimester. Luckily, I don't work in the summer (teacher) so I got to rest quite a bit. I recently started feeling better and started to regain my energy.  I had my 18 week ultrasound yesterday and we found out we are having a girl.  We are soooo excited!!!  I secretly wanted a girl and so did my hubby,

Anyhow, best wishes to all.

XO
Linda  

[bfromthed]

Congrats to you!

[kramik107]

all I went to my re yesterday for my cd 12 blood work and ultrasound this month I took 100 mg of clomid for cd-3 to cd10.  I have 10 follicles on the right side measuring less than 10mm 8 on the left side measuring less than 10 mm 1 is 14mm and 1 is 12mm.  I have to go back tomorrow for repeat blood work and ultrasound - pending the results IUI may be no later than this weekend.

[bfromthed]

Lots of follies good luck to you!

[WannaBMamma]

Just checking in- CONTRATULATIONS to all the BFP!!! I read the blog regularly but didn't have much to share since we aren't doing anything this month.  

I received my IVF meds for the upcoming IVF (second cycle).  AF expected to arrive on Friday.  This second time the RE changed my meds since the first one produced 3 viable follies but during retrieval he only caught one.  This month I am on Menupor 6 vials a day (450) and Repronex 2 vials per day (150).  I will also receive the daily lupron shot.  Has anyone had success with Menopur.  I was previously using Follistem AF 375 (the pen) per day and did not produce that many follicles.  

Good luck to everyone TTC!!!!  Our time will come... :-)  

[pregnancylove12]

i went to get the u/s done to see the follicle sizes and she have 3 mature follicles on my left side!!! i have never produced more than one on my left so i am keeping my hopes up that this is 3rd month and i have the 3 follicles all on my "good side." (my right tube is blocked)  still not getting my hopes up to much but it was definitly uplifting to hear today!!!
does anyone know of someone who had success with iui?
trigger tomorrow and iui on saturday!!!

[chrisdaniel]

Hi Yes I am 8 weeks pregnant now, I had iui I too was told my left side was blocked, so that cycle I had two good on my left ( of course) and one good on my right. I thought for sure another failed cylcle, because all the ovualtion pains I wasfeeling were on my left, well I was right I ovulated on my left and got pregnant, guess those tubes weren't as blocked as they thought. So your chances seem excellent, think positive relax during the 2ww, can't wait to hear how everyhting turns out! Best of Luck!!!!!

[kramik107]

alright so I had to go back to the RE today for repeat bw and u/s - IUI may be tomorrow or the weekend.  I have 12 follicles on the right measuring less than 10mm.  There are 8 on the left measuring less than 10 - 1 is 19 1 is 17 and one is 16 - It's in God's hands if I get pregnant this month - but one thing I am happy about is that my follicles are bigger than there were last month when I ovulated - so hopefully this will be my month

[jamie103185]

Hello

Just wanted to give you an update! I haven't posted in a really long time. Of course last month I had a BFN on cycle day 32. So I went in for an u/s and had 2 huge cysts. = ( One on each ovary. My Dr said it was because I released 2 eggs and the sacks didn't dissolve.  I couldn't do anything this month and so I have not been on the site. I am just trying to relax this month and not stress on it. I will go to the Dr when I start or if I hit CD 35 w/ no AF.  I will keep you all posted.

[BabyMamas09]

This has been the rollercoaster ride of the century! On Thurs, August 20th (my bday) and a week ago, my Re tells me I'm pregnant....but he mentioned that I shouldnt get my hopes up cause beta was only 24 and didn't think it was viable. My partner and I had made plans to go away to Key West to celebrate my b-day and get away, so off we went. It was beautiful. We sailed, snorkled with dolphins, and did some kayaking in the ocean. I felt a bit guilty cause I probably should have done bed rest all weekend!! On our way home Sunday, sure enough..... I took another HPT ....the non-digital one, to see if the second line that makes the + sign was darker, and it wasn't. It was barely there, despite still testing "pregnant" on the digital test Monday morning. I went in for Beta this same day, and then the dreaded results came.......it had dropped from 24 to 19. I was devastated......decided to take two days off from work to prepare for the heavy bleeding and depression that surges when you miscarry and your hormones begin to drop drastically. Well, so Monday and Tuesday, I cried and rested and waited. I had stopped estrogen patches and progesterone on Monday, per Dr.'s orders.....but, on both Monday and Tuesday, the digital pregnancy tests (I used the Clearblue) were positive. On Wednesday, still no signs of AF and weirdly.....I continued to feel "pregnant." I had gone to work and during lunch I had stopped at a Walgreens and purchased more of the non-digital clear-blue tests cause those give me a pretty good idea if HCG is increasing or not. I took the test in the middle of the day at work and the + sign was back, nice and clear....much darker this time. I called Re's office......he requested I'd come to recheck beta today. Drumroll please.................He calls me in the afternoon and tells me Beta had increased to 39.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so excited!! I felt llike I got my life and hope back!!! He requested I start progesterone and estrogen back up today.....so, here we are. I am due to retest beta again on Monday. He said to expect spotting and not freak-out....In fact, I've had some more cramping and some very dark brown spotting today....but, trying not to worry too much. When I met with Re earlier to me he said to me....
" I don't have much to say, except .....miracles do happen." The only medical explanation he gave was that it may have implanted late.....

Thanx for praying for us.....:)

Sometimes we just have to believe that stories can have happy endings.....Trucks of baby dust and sticky vibes to us all!!!

[WannaBMamma]

Miracles do happen and I think yours just did.  My prayers are with you.  Have a restful weekend with lots of happy thoughts.  Keep us posted!!!

[BabyMamas09]

Wanna: Thanks for the good wishes and positive thoughts. I truly need them on a day like today.

Update: Wish I still had good news to post. Since yesterday's cramping and spotting, I now have been bleeding and clotting.....I called Re and explained I believed I was miscarrying ....He indicated that it was most likely and asked me to stay on progesterone until pregnancy tests show negative. I will test again on Monday morning. right now, tests are still showing positive. Not sure where we are headed now. Best wishes and thanks to everyone who have taken the time to write, pray, or simply send good wishes our way. SSBD!

[hoping4baby2009]

well  af came last Thursday the 20th called the dr on Friday, they wanted to see me on day 3 of my cycle I told them that I did not want to take clomid this cycle. So she called back and said that was fine he needs to see you on day 10 that would be tomorrow so she talked to him and he said to come in on Thursday which was yesterday, so he did a u/s and i had 6 follicles on my right side and 4 on my left the largest on my right was at 12 and he said i would probably ovulate in the next week said have sex the next 7 to 10 days. we are going to try on our own this month. i think clomid does just the oppisite on me it taked me longer to ovulate when on clomid thats why i did not want to take it this month so we will see what happens, we said thats pretty good numbers for not being on clomid and my age,

[bfromthed]

WannaB: I have used menopur and had 21 follies but not bfo so it does help with the production ...good luck and keep us posted

All: no signs of pg cd 31 temp went from 97.7 to 98.1 today but again no signs of af or bfp I have not gotten my hope us because my cycles run any where from 28-49 days!

Babymama: Good luck to you and your partner you are in my prayers!

[bfromthed]

forgot re says af usually comes about 14 days or so after o so I am only 9dpo....

[pregnancylove12]

well i am officially in the 2ww again! went for the 3rd iui yesterday and now we are just waiting. my dh's sperm was down to 66 million (which was only 33 million post wash) that ***** so i don't know what to think today. hoping it works out this month!
not to mention my dh called yesterday on the way home and said we are going to have twins...he was in the car and he got this weird thought and he saw us sitting on the couch with twin girls!!! how wierd is that because i had 3 follicles this month....hope it works!

[bfromthed]

Good luck to you and you dh sit and relax for a while let those babies do their magic! Keep us posted!

[Praying4BFP]

I haven't posted in a long time. I have been trying not to think about stuff and get so stressed out. We did clomid this month but we were getting ready to get the hcg trigger and start IUI 2 and decided that we really couldn't afford another one. So I just I just payed attention for any signs of ovulation...It must have worked. I took a EPT today which is CD 30 and no AF. It was BFP!! It took a couple seconds before it turned + but it slowly did and the line was definitely there. I didn't have any other tests but I am for sure going to get one in the morning. I was at the point that I knew we weren't going to be able to afford too many more fertility treatments so I tried to put it out of my mind as best I could and get back to doing some things I enjoyed. I really think getting my mind off of everything and reducing my stress level helped a lot. I am still in shock a little. I wish I had more tests I could take now.

I know that each and everyone of us will get our happy endings. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

[chrisdaniel]

soo sooo soo happy for you, that's great news!!!!!

[WannaBMamma]

Early congrats!!!  I'm very happy for you.  Good to hear that you have a happy ending.  Keep us posted.  

[bfromthed]

Praying : Congrats to you keep us posted with numbers :)

ALL: AF is on her way I went in today for my "yearly" exam and re said I see spotting...and now I am an cramping so I know she is coming as she was due Saturday so we are going bk to what worked for us the first time we had a bfp...Clomid and Ovidril and Prayerfully it will work for us...Keep us in your prayers please!

[kramik107]

ok - I am 2 dpiui - I had to do ovidril shot on Saturday and IUI was on Sunday - I start progesterone today and go in on 9/11 for my pregnancy blood test.

Fingers crossed for everyone in the 2WW

[bfromthed]

af is coming slowly temp dropped to 97.3 and the cramps are starting to increase. I think we may take 1 month off just for a piece of mind then restart up with Clomid....I will be checking in and still posting ladies. Good luck God Bless Sticky Vibes and Baby Dust to us all :)

[Quinns momma]

Hi all, I do not post too often anymore on this thread but wanted to let you all know we are having a baby BOY! :)  we are so excited as we already have a little girl. Our family is complete.

Congrats on all of the new BFP's and wishing tons of baby dust for those still ttc and in the 2ww.

[mama1981]

Hello ladies!!!

There has been so much going on here over the past month.  I have taken some time off from ttc to study for my cpa exam...It's been rough but taking things one day at a time and one test at a time...

Please continue to keep the faith and remain prayerful!!!! God hears our hearts and knows what our desires are and He will send the blessings down in just a matter of time...

best wishes and baby dust to you all...

xo,
marline

[looking4ablessing]

Hope everyone is well, hanging in there and staying positive. I had my 2week followup us today and two of my babies have not made it. The RE says one stopped a week ago and the other 6days ago. I knew before he told me, actually I knew when it happened. I told my husband, I need an ultrasound something is not right. I could not understand why he would have me wait 2weeks to come back in. But there is no point in ruminating over something I cannot change I just do not understand how this could have happened. My progesterone was changed from injections to suppositories and he had me stop the estrogen. However, I still have one healthy baby left and I have to be thankful for this and understand nature selects for us that which we cannot. Survival of the fittest, right?

SSBD TOO ALL!!!

[looking4ablessing]

You know........,
When I think about it, all I asked for was ONE healthy child then he blessed me with THREE. I was in complete shock and overwhelmed, but most of all I had been so ill I could not function. I could not eat for days, I could not handle the smell of my neighbors cooking all I wanted was salt and bucket to stick my head in. I think somehow in my own pessimistic way, I tossed my blessings back by being ungrateful. All I did for the last few weeks was complain, I felt so bad all I could do was moan and whine. I feel very very sad for my husband however, he is very upset and of course spent most of the day blaming me. P.S.
He took off work for 2weeks to take care of me...........and I had to come home from the us and tell him we lost two........it was a very painful morning ladies.
Take care everyone

[bfromthed]

CD 2 for us starting Clomid 150 mg tomorrow using opk and Ovidril to trigger this month :) Good luck to all of us...Sticky Vibes and Baby Dust to us all! :)

[mama1981]

I am so sorry to read about your loss.  All will work out in God's will for you and your family...Oftenrimes, we do not like to hear the reality because at the same time we're human, but once we are blessed, we forgot about this blessing and start to focus on all else and we forget (not on purpose sometimes) to continue to remain thanksful, faithful, and appreciative of the blessing tht was bestowed on us.

With that said, please try not to be too hard on yourself.  There is a reason your one little bean made it this far.  You'll be holding him/her in your arms in no time...With this bad news, it would be nice to do something for your hubby...I know it'll be hard on him as well and you now have to be strong and be there for him as God made sure he was there for you...

Wishing and praying for the best for you my dear..

xo,
marline

[bfromthed]

Starting Clomid tonite...keep us in your prayers :) (BACK TO SQUARE ONE)

[mama1981]

Good luck to you my dear...

[poeticnicky]

Hello everyone. I have not posted in while but read alone with everyone. I feel sad when BFN are posted and Feel happy when BFP are posted. I have not had the money to do any more IUI so I gave up on getting pregnant. However I am worried right now.


It is 12 days before my next cycle is to start. but today I had dark brown discharge and it now has turned light pink/red spotting it also had some pieces of tissue in the discharge . when i went to the bathroom tonight it was almost gone very  light on the tissue.This has never happen. so any help out there i am really looking for.


But any one ...anyone... have any idea of what is going on with me. please help me.

always with love

[poeticnicky]

I am wishing you all the luck this month. sticky baby vibes to you.

Heather : sorry it has been so long since i last posted. However I read the thread and pray for the lady to recieve their BFP... I am so happy your pregnancy is good wonderful.  healthy baby vibes to you.

to all the ladies still ttc. good luck. Your dreams will come true
To all that have recieved BFP... HEalthy sticky baby vibes to you

Poetic

[BabyMamas09]

I have been praying for u girl! Counting on u getting knocked-up this cycle! So, keep us posted and make that DH of yours work overtime. ;)


ALL: I had appt with Re last Wednesday. It was very emotional after having a second early miscarriage. His recommendation is to do a second IVF, trying the agonist protocol (Lupron and Gonal F or Follistim), thus making my cycle slightly longer to produce more follies. I explained to him that I would like to wait 6-10 mos before trying again. I need to pay at least half the $15,000 before I can attempt this again. I am supposed to go in next cycle, days 2, 3 or 4 to see what FSH is, in order to determine if I can sit out 6-10 mos.

I will be taking a break from the thread....but know that I will continue to read the posts and am thinking and praying for all of us to have our miracles come to life soon. ;) I wish everyone the best of luck and lets continue to pray and reach for those stars....

Hugs for everyone!

[poeticnicky]

well guys..

It was my cycle changing up on me. I guess i am now on the 21 day cycle rather than the 30 day. so all is well here. I am blessed and highly favorited.

Ladies take care of yourselves and be blessed.

baby vibes to all of you.

[pregnancylove12]

9 dpiui and i have had light light cramping today and yesterday on the same side i had the 3 follicles on. i don't know if this means anything, but i am not reading much into it. any suggestions?

[bfromthed]

Lots going on ladies....good luck to us all one more day of Clomid for us this cycle will start opk's at about cd 14/15 because I o late so I will post as things progress...No u/s just God, us and theses meds :)

[prayingforbaby888]

Best of luck this cycle.  You certainly deserve happiness.  I will pray for you.

[bfromthed]

Thanks for the well wishes :)

[kramik107]

I am 11dpiui and I normally have sore bbs before AF comes and for some reason my bbs do not hurt - I had cramping from 5-7dpiui since then nothing and I have noticed that I have been getting up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night - that is so not me - I go to my RE tomorrow morning for my HCG test to see if it worked this month - I did clomid 100 mg from cd3 to cd 10 then the ovidril shot on 8/29 and IUI was on 8/30  started progesterone on 9/1.  Fingers crossed this is my month.

Last month my IUI failed - and my bbs and nips were so sore I couldn't stand for my shirt to touch - this month they don't hurt at all - hopefully that is the difference :)

Fingers crossed for all

[pregnancylove12]

totally don't know what to do....
i am now 13 dpiui and by boobs are KILLING me. usually it is just my nipples but now it is my entire boob. plus i just don't feel like myself....i don't know how else to say it. i feel somewhat lightheaded and a little queasy. this is since yesterday and i don't know what to do because i can't test until at least sunday because of the booster shot.
has these symptoms happened to anyone? let me know.

[pregnancylove12]

ok so last night i took a pregnancy test and it came back......POSITIVE!!!! i don't know if it is my hcg shot talking or it is real. i took my booster shot (only 5,000 units) 7 days ago and i read for every 1,000 units it takes about a day to leave your system. hence everyone that takes the trigger shot can't test for 10 days because it is 10,000 units. i don't know what to think and i don't want to get my hopes up.....but i have NEVER seen those words on the test. let me know what you think.

[kramik107]

OMG CONGRATS!!!  That is great news - I really hope its real and not from the trigger - did you call your dr so they can do blood work?

As for me I am 12dpiui and went in this morning for my blood work - I am patiently waiting for the call this afternoon with the results.

[bfromthed]

pregnancy love: sounds like bfp to me so congrats! I would be so addicted I would test everyday til then...lol Keep  us posted with numbers

kramik: Good luck to you and keep us posted!

[kramik107]

alright so this is where I stand - my progesterone level came back at 15.5 my hcg was negative - the nurse said considering I did Ovidril on Saturday 8/29 and IUI on Sunday 8/30 I probably didn't ovulate until Monday 8/31 so it may still be too early to tell for sure.  She suggests I stay on the progesterone until Sunday and retest on Monday.  I so don't know what to do or what to think or how to feel at this point.....

[bfromthed]

Good luck to you and keep us posted...are you having any symptoms?

[pregnancylove12]

update....i have taken a pregnancy test for the last 3 days and they all say POSITIVE! i know i am pregnant because i have never had any of these things happen to me before (stomach feels like it is streching, lower back pain, sore boobs, queasy) however, yesterday i had a little light spotting and same with today. it was very light and today i am due to get my period, so i was wondering if anyone had spotting with a successful pregnancy?
i don't go to the doctor until thurdsay!

[bfromthed]

I told you so...Congrats and yes some spotting and cramping can happen in the early stage of pregnancy...make sure its not bright red or excessive. Take it easy and keep us posted...congrats Mommy!

[lilyanne82]

Congratulations.... yes i had brown spotting on the day my period was due, iam nearly 13 weeks along now and so far everything seems normal... Goodluck!!!

[bfromthed]

Just a quick question I am now on a steriod for 5 days gue to alergies (allergies) do you think this will affect the process in anyway? I normally o between cd 16-20 but I did start opk today and it is negative. I will be done with the  meds in 2 days?

[pregnancylove12]

well i think i am out this month....i spotted heavily yesterday and a little today. it was heavier than spotting but lighter than a period, so now i go to the doc on thursday for bw. we will see what happens but all of my symptoms went away. this *****....i knew this was the month....devastating :(

[bfromthed]

pregnancy:Good luck to you keep us posted!

All: Anyone heard from Heather5?

[angeldream09]

it's 14piui and had u/s and b/w done. B/w result was at level 3. Re wants me to come back 2 days from today to do b/w again.

Could anyone explain what level 3 is? Does that mean i may be pregnant or the number is too low to be pregnant? This is the only month that they wanted me to come back for 2nd b/w.

[bfromthed]

I have never heard of a level 3? Are they saying that your hcg is 3 I would call the office back to get a clear understading. Anything over 2 as far as hcg level is a + but I never heard of it being broken down into levels? Good luck to you and I am curious so please keep me posted. God Bless!

[bfromthed]

I see it  has been quiet here for a few days. I had a + opk this morning so I will trigger today and lots of bd'ing...please pray for us. The only worry I have I have been having the o pains in the left side ( I have no tube there) so prayerfully the right will release. Since we did no u/s this month not sure where the follies are... God Bless!

[pregnancylove12]

well i am out for this month....its official, got the b/w back and they said it was a "chemical misscarriage" so we are going for our 4th IUI and if it doesn't work, we may move to injectables.
I have an appointment with an acupuncturist because i figured at this point it can't hurt and if nothing else it will REALLY reduce my stress level! This really stinks but the good news is that something is working down there in order to get a positive....and i never saw one of those before! trying to keep my head up in this difficult time :)

[Heather5]

Bfromthed: Best of luck! Hoping for one or two good ones on the right for you this month...and a BFP in a couple of weeks!!!

Pregnancylove: I'm so sorry to hear about your chemical pregnancy...but you're right, at least now you know that your body can get a BFP. Best of luck with the acupuncture. Lots of women swear that acupuncture helped them conceive!

Angeldream: I've never heard of a level 3 bloodwork results either. Usually they give you the actual HCG number, and everything over 5 is usually considered positive.

SSBD to all TTC!!!

[bfromthed]

Triggered yesterday morning around 11 and covered our bases last night...This morning lots of cramping first on the left (no tube there) then the right (hopefully the right wins the race) So we will cover our bases tonite and pray...so we are officially in the 2ww again!

[angeldream09]

sorry about the confusion hcg was just 3 and 2x b/w shows negative. Period started today. Part of me wanted to give up but my heart says don't and I know if I will not have a baby it will hurt me forever. Dh said to give it one more try but I am so emotionally drained and so as financially, don't really care much about the expenses because i know it's all worth it but my heart and my mind had been crushed a million times and i don't know if i can take one more negative news.

[dideann]

Congratulations on the triplets! My daughter did her 2nd round of IVF and is 9 weeks pregnant with triplets she has a due date of April 25 (of course that was before they found out it was triplets) We are all very excited she has had 3 ultra sounds and has heard 3 strong heartbeats each time. Keep us updated on how your doing. She is really sick right now cant stand any smells or any kind of food!

[dideann]

You didnt do anything to lose those babies! God has a plan for each of us and there would have been something wrong with those babies and god chose to take them back. The first IVF my daughter had she was pregnant with twins and miscarried them after hearing the heartbeat the first time. There is a reason for everything.  I pray you have a great pregnancy and a healthy baby.

[bfromthed]

PLEASE HELP WITH THIS QUESTION.....I guess we are officially in the 2ww I do have a question....on Saturday we bd'd (not knowing the next day we would get a + opk)...so Sunday (we also triggered at 11am Sunday morning) and Monday we also bd'd is it necessary to cover our bases tonite too?

[MGS1969]

Unless there is a problem with sperm count (not enough), it certainly can't hurt to cover your basis tonight as well.  

[bfromthed]

Thanks for the info....going in on sunday to have my progesterone checked will post afetr I get the numbers...hopefully they will be nice and high... :)

[bfromthed]

Well we cant cover tonit dh was just called into work he will be gone when I get off and not be home until the morning so prayerfully bd'ing 2x the day before + opk the day of and the day after covered our bases....I am stll having o pains though?

[Heather5]

Bfromthed: Sounds like you got it covered, but just in case, maybe BD again tomorrow morning when he's back. Especially since you're still having o-type pains. SSBD!!!

MGS: Wow! 20 weeks already! Congrats on having a little girl!

angeldream: I'm so sorry about BFN and stupid AF. Please don't give up, though...it'll happen! Sending you lots of SSBD for your new cycle!

dideann: Congrats on becoming a grandmother of triplets!

[bfromthed]

I may have to be late for class to get things covered :)

[bfromthed]

Ok I had to call re's office nurse called back and said the optimal time to bd is the day before o??? She said that way it gives the sperm time to swim up and be ready for when the egg releases...so Im not going to panic....its in God's hands!

[smahoney9]

Just checking in after a loooong absence.  I am 18w5d with our little baby boy.  I have had hyperemesis and been on a zofran pump, hence my belated update.  I am finally off the pump this week and wishing everyone SSBD!  I have alot of gratitude for this thread.  If anyone is ever suffering from hyperemesis there is a great site, www.helpher.org, that gives great support and knowledge about the disorder.  It is still absolutely unbelievable to me most days that our IVF cycle was successful.  I am praying for everyone here to get their BFP this cycle.  

[Snickeritis]

7dp iui... lower back pain since yesterday.  Here's good luck to all of us!

[angeldream09]

just as i was getting to get a good night sleep i got a call from a friend and she said she's pregnant again. I'm happy for her but i can't help to feel really sorry for myself. I am so depressed and crying hard now. don't know what to do. I need a shoulder to cry on.

[bfromthed]

angeldream: dont get discouraged that is hard for all of us...Just pray to God for strength and understanding he makes no mistakes.

smahoney: Good to hear from you glad to know things are progressing so well!

snickeritis: good singns good luck and keep us posted

All: Dh worked a 1/2 night and we covered our bases again (he said it was not planned he just wanted his wife...hmmmm :-)...so no more o pains this morning either....

[prayingforpatience]

Had u/s this morning, my cyst went down, but not enough to try meds this month.  Go back for u/s on 10/2 and if I have a good follicle, we will get to try IUI again.  It's nice to have hope again!

angeldream09: i've been there like most of the rest of us on here and feel for you.  This forum makes it a little easier to get through.  I have two sister in laws getting ready to deliver in the next few months.  It has been hard to be a part of all the excitement.

[bfromthed]

Glad to know that things are getting better....

[danny_oi3]

I'm a 23 year old whose been diagnosed with endo now for about 4 years. I was called a hypocondriacte when the doctors didn't know why I was in so much pain. I was on lupron and norethindrone both at the same time then I was on metformin for PCOS. While on the lupron and norethindrone the endo continued to grow. I was told my best option would be getting pregnant. My husband and I have been trying now for a year, with no luck. I thought for sure I was this month, I was two days late, was at work and wham! the cramps hit me and they were so bad I had to have a coworker drive me to the hospital where they gave me a demeral shot. Today I missed work saw my normal doctor who gave me an u/s and now wants me to try Femara. I'm suppose to start that tomorrow. I know I'm young and I shouldn't worry so much, but the endo doesn't go away I've had two surgeries and I just don't know what to do anymore. The period pain is unbareable, I have to take vicodin for the pain now. Anyone else have any luck taking Femara?

[bfromthed]

danny: Hate to know that you are so uncomfortable....I did do Femara a few months with no luck but had a easier time with it then Clomid as far as the side effects but on clomid I did conceive so I guess it was worth it. Good luck to you!

All: just 4dpo so not feeling much just sensative nips from trigger shot and minimal back pains temps are still on the rise.....

[pregnancylove12]

going back to the RE today to see the size of my follicles. this is the last month on clomid and iui and then we have to go on to injectables. last month was my 3rd try and i am supposed to go to injectables this month and i begged for one more month on clomid, so we will see this afternoon if it was a wise decision!

[bfromthed]

good luck to you today.....lots of follies and good sizes too...keep us posted. God Bless!

[bfromthed]

Good morning ladies...I am waiting for the clinic to open to get my progesterone count from yesterday...not feeling mucg as it is still early...still having a chill now and then :( I keep telling myself you are pregnant and maybe my bidy will get the hint...lol will post the results as soo as I get them... :)

Baby Dust and Sticky vibes to us all.....THIS FORUM IS GETTING REALLLY QUIET LATELY??????

[prayingforpatience]

Good luck!  Sending baby dust your way.

[bfromthed]

I was out running just got home to get the message from re's office and my progesterone came in at 18.7 yesterday re's nurse said that is great? I took a hpt this morning not really expecting anything but just to be sure that trigger was out of my system and it is - so I know the next + I see will be the real thing. I am totally symptomless at this point but I know it's still early...I truly appreciate you checking in on us! :-)

[pebbles0626]

Wishing you lots of luck on this cycle.  I haven't posted in awhile.  I just went through my frozen cycle and transferred 2 blasts, grade 5AA.   I went for my blood test on yesterday, and the result for my hcg beta was a 7.  They said to retest on Wednesday to see if my numbers double.  

I know you have been on this site for awhile, so I am wondering if you know of anyone with a low hcg beta and still went on to have a successful pregnancy?

Sending you lots and lots of baby dust your way.

Pebbles

[Mybabypooh]

Hi ladies, congratulaions to all the BFPs! I haven't checked in for a long time. (I use to be in the forum before as silpooh) I am presently starting a new cycle. This will be my 4th IVF cycle because my 3rd cycle was cancelled. I start lupron on Oct 6th and is expected to have my transfer on approx November 3-5.

angeldream09- I know exactly how you feel! Everyone around me have been pregnant..my sister, sister in laws, friends, co workers...and yeah...I am still not pregnant. It can be tough, very tough but we just have to keep on trying:-(

pregnancylove12-sorry about your BFN. I am also going on with my 4th IVF cycle..maybe we will get our BFP together!

Heather- I am sooo happy for you! Congrats over and over again! it's a girl..wow!

prayingforbaby888- how are you? Congrats on your baby girl as well:-)

[bfromthed]

Long time no hear from thanks for the well wishes...wow ivf #4 I wish we could have the chance to do 1....keep me posted on your progress....sorry I cant answer the beta ? because I am not sure :-)

[bfromthed]

Nothing going on my end just all af signs for me which is me getting severly cold about a wk before she comes....no tender bbs...or anything like that just freezing nose, hands, and feet...I know I still have a while to test just getting a little depressed :-( Off to class I will check in with you ladies later God Bless!

[MGS1969]

How many days past the transfer were you when they tested?  I've heard many stories about betas that started low but were successful.  What did the RE say?  I guess it will all depend on todays numbers, best of luck to you.  Definitely keep us updated.

[dideann]

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, dont give up! My daughter is 10 wks preg with triplets and yesterday she started bleeding and totally panicked since this is what happened last time and she miscarried twins. Although last time she was only 7 wks along. She went to the Er and after 2 ultra sounds all three babies are great she said they were doing somersalts. They said she had a small placentia bleed but nothing to worry about, this is the most stressful thing we have been through! Keep the faith and I pray you all have the families you really want. GOd Bless

[pregnancylove12]

went on friday and i had two follicles on the left (my good side) at 23 and 21! biggest i have ever had!!! went for the iui on sunday and everything went great : ) now i am officially in the 2 week wait (more like 3) i don't go back until 19th.....god that is a long time!!!
fyi, i think the acupuncture is working because i haven't had a headache in 9 days!!! i normally get 3 a week. so, i figured in nothing else it is helping with stress.

[bfromthed]

Good luck to you and keep us posted!

[pebbles0626]

I was 10 days past the transfer.  I had (2) 5 day blasts transferred.  I took another HCG Beta today and it came back with a 9.  It did not double.  My RE told me to continue with my meds and test again on Friday.  This is killing me.  I am trying to remain optimistic.  I am told that as long as the numbers keep increasing they will continue to monitor.  Today I am 12 days past transfer.  I am hoping that on Friday, it will double so I can stop worrying.  

I have seen some success stories on low HCG beta levels so we shall see on Friday.

[bfromthed]

Pebbles : good luck to you and you are in my prayers that they start to rise!


All: Woke up this morning with minimal lower abdominal cramping like af is near I am also still having the chills which is a sure sign that she is coming for me....Im not giving up though just menatlly preparing myself for next months meds.....

[bfromthed]

WELL LADIES i AM SURE i AM OUT THIS MONTH....I HAD MY PROGESTERONE DRAWN THIS MORNING AND IT DROPPED FROM 18.7 TO 2.8 SO I AM JUST WAITING ON AF AND THE PLAN FROM THE RE'S OFFICE......

[prayingforpatience]

I'm sorry to hear that.  I hope she arrives soon so you can get started.  I pray Oct will be your month!

I go for u/s tomorrow.  I hope to have a good follie so can do IUI.

[bfromthed]

Thank you for the well wishes. Getting a bfp would be the best news to pass out for Christmas :-)

[prayingforpatience]

Definitely!!!  My SIL is due in December and I would love to get a bfp before the baby comes so I can be super excited for the both of us.  

[Mybabypooh]

Bfromthed- Sorry to hear about that:-( You are so persistent and strong!...all will work out in due time.

[danny_oi3]

I went in for an u/s today after being on Femara for 5 days, and I have 3 follicles!!! I'm so hoping this is good! I'm suppose to take ovulation tests starting sunday and if i don't get a positive surge by Wednesday I have to call and my doctor (who I believe is the best, Dr. Stephen Thorn) said he will give me a shot to release my eggs. And if I do have a positive surge to call either way. Any good ovulation tests out there that I should know about??

I can't believe I'm going through this at 23... I feel for everyone who ever has to go through any of this!

[prayingforpatience]

Good news finally!  I have a good follicle so I'll be giving myself a shot tomorrow night and having an IUI on Monday morning. Also, it looks like my cyst will be small enough to start back on meds next month if this doesn't work.  Very hopeful again.

danny_oi3 - I know clomid can affect the results of some of the ovulation predictor kits, but I don't know about Femara.  I would be interested to know any suggestions as well.  Baby dust to you!!

[bfromthed]

Good luck to you ....keep us posted! I am just waiting on af to start...stayed home from work today due to cramping....

[Heather5]

bfromthed: Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about your progesterone and cramping! Stupid, stupid, stupid AF! I wish she would just stay away...

prayingforpatience: Best of luck over the next few days!

pregnancylove: I hope this is your month! Good luck this 2WW!

danny oi: Three follicles are great on femara! I used to like clearblue OPKs, but I never really had any issues with any of the ones i tried. As for the pills affecting the results, that's only an issue of you start testing too early. By waiting a couple of days after the last pill, it should have an affect.

pebbles: Best of luck with your test today! I hope the number more than doubles!!!

mybabypooh: I so hope this cycle works out for you! Sending you lots of SSBD for your upcoming IVF and transfer!!!

smahoney: So glad to hear you're feeling better and that your little baby boy is doing well!

snickeritis: Hope your 2WW was successful and that you're already celebrating a BFP!

[Quinns momma]

I am so sorry this cycle was a bust. :(

[bfromthed]

Thanks for the well wishes I will post when she finally comes so that I can keep you ladies up on my treatment plan. I truly appreciate the support each bfn is so depressing! And I am almost 40 now my clock is getting louder!

[pebbles0626]

Well, my HCG beta level went below 5 yesterday so they asked me to stop taking my meds.  Before I do the last and final FET, I am checking into getting this fibroid that they saw when I first began my treatment 3 cycles again, removed to rule out any doubts that this may be what is preventing me from having a successful cycle.  I should have done this when he first told me and not $30k later.

I mean, every single embryo's they have transferred have been the best quality ever, so what gives.  I am frustrated and so confused.  

Thanks for your well wishes and sticky vibes to everyone.

Bfromted:  Good luck on your next cycle.  Hoping you will get a BFP soon.

[bfromthed]

CD 1 for me today ladies

[Quinns momma]

Oh I am sorry. What is the doctor suggesting as your next step?

[Heather5]

pebbles: Oh, no, I'm so sorry to hear that. I was really hoping for some good news from you... I agree with you, though, get the fibroid removed before your next FET. Whether or not it has an effect, it would be nice to eliminate any "what ifs" before you try again. Hopefully this next round will be the one for you!

bfromthed: Stupid day 1! I'm so sorry about AF! But it's a new cycle and I'll keep my fingers crossed for an October BFP for you!

[Snickeritis]

Hi All,

No BFP here :(  AF came on Tues spotted all day with major cramping, full flow wed and disappeared Thurs, light spotting and brown discharge came back on Fri.  Don't know whats going on.

DH and I decided we need to take a break for a while, the BFN's are so draining, but I feel like we can't really take a break because the last time we did we got a BFP (and mc) and now we'll just be expecting it again. We're thinking it might be a good idea to try acupuncture in a month or so before we jump bak on the meds since clomid + iui hasn't worked for us we will have to move to injectables.

Good luck to all

[kramik107]

hey all - I have been away for a while - but I am back - I had my IUI on Friday so I am 3 dpiui I did clomid 100 mg from cd 3 to cd 10 did Ovidril on Wednesday 9/30 then IUI on Friday 10/2 and started progesterone yesterday - I go for my blood work on Friday 10/16

[bfromthed]

Plan for this month is 150 Clomid again u/s cd 13 to see where follies are then opk's and bd'ing if bfn this cycle back to injectables....starting Clomid tomorrow :-)

[prayingforpatience]

I had an IUI yesterday morning so in the 2ww.  No meds this month so I only had one follicle, but hubby's counts were really good.  Hoping this is the month.  I get to test on 10/17.

[bfromthed]

Good luck to you keep us posted with your progress :)

[Mybabypooh]

pebbles0626 & Snickeritis & bfromthed, so sorry to hear about your BFNs...:-(

[bfromthed]

Its been a few days since I posted (computer issues) one more day of Clomid...thanks for we wishes I will be doing u/s this time to see where the follies are since I have no tube on the left at all. They have me scheduled for cd 13 and then again on cd 16 and 19 since I normally o between 20-22 I will also be doing the digital opk's too. A Dr. at my job at age 43 is expecting her first and she told me a vitamin to try so I will be picking that up today also. HAve a great day ladies and God Bless us all in our journey's WE WILL GET THERE!

[prayingforpatience]

bfromthed - Good luck to you.  I'll be praying for good follies for you.

All - please add my niece and her family to your prayers.  She was diagnosed with CF yesterday.  My SIL is pregnant so they are worried about the baby as well.  My hubby and I have called to schedule the test for the us to see if we are carriers.  Has anyone had it?  Do you know how long it takes to get the results?  We're all trying to stay positive.

[bfromthed]

Soory it took so ling to reply computer issues! Thank you for the well wishes and you and the family are in my prayers :)

[beth0414]

Hello..nice to hear many BFP's again..but for me still negative...huhuhu!
Anyway, im here again to ask anybody who have tried METFORMIN..??????
Our endocrinologists recommend this drug..since some of her patients whose having hard time conceiving got pregnant with this drug...anyone tried this one please...im begging for you to share your experience..im looking forward to hear from u guys..

SSBD to all of us..and Congrats to all future BFP's ...

Thanks, Godbless..

[danny_oi3]

I had to get a trigger shot last wednesday, I have so much bloating and cramping since sunday. I called the nurse and she basically couldn't explain why I was bloating now and not earlier when I first had the shot. Has anyone else experienced this? Also when do you think I can start testing? I remember the nurse telling me 10 days after the shot and my husband said he heard 2-3weeks after the shot. I'm so confused! Help please!!

[prayingforpatience]

I was told two weeks after shot.  So you should be able to test accurately next Wed.  I've had the shot 3 times and have never had bloating or cramping.

[Wendy1971]

Beth:

I'm currently taking Fortamet, an extended release version of Metformin.  I started with Metformin, but my tummy just couldn't handle it.  It's usually prescribed to woman with PCOS, which I have. I used Fortamet with a previous IVF cycle and I did get pregnant.  Unfortunately, I miscarried at 8 1/2 weeks.  I've started a new cycle and I'm still using it.  We'll see how things work out this time.

Wendy

[danny_oi3]

I took a test this morning, a digital one and it said not pregnant. I'm 11dpo I'm still having cramping I'm so bloated and so tired. But its all signs of af too and prego symptoms too! I did the same thing as someone else and broke open the test and on the strip there was a faint positive too. Also my cramps are much lower in my abdominal area closer to my pelvic area. When ur stomach starts to stretch where do u normally feel it

[bfromthed]

Sorry it took me so long to reply have had 2 untimely deaths in the family 2 days apart! We had a + opk today so I triggered at 530 pm will start bding tomorrow since we will have our house back to ourselves.

Danny good luck just try and hold on it may still be too soon:) Good luck keep us posted!
Gid Bless!

[prayingforpatience]

bfromthed - I'm sorry for your losses.  You are in my prayers.

All - Well AF came yesterday so starting over again.  I guess it is somewhat of a blessing until we find out if we are CF carriers.  I'm not sure if we'll get to try this month.  It will depend on how fast we get results from the genetic testing.

[Mybabypooh]

Hi ladies, just checking in to see how everyone is doing:)

bfromthed-sorry to hear about the untimely loses in your family.
All- sorry to hear about the BFNs, our blessings are waiting around the corner.

As for me, I am currently on Del Estrogen. I have and appointment on Friday to see how everything is progressing w/ my lining. My estimated transfer date is approx. November 3rd-5th, depending on if it's a day 3 or day 5 transfer. Praying for a day 5 transfer. Not too excited about this cycle being that it is my fourth cycle and everything seems so routine. Maybe I will get excited during my two week wait.

God blessings to all and stay encouraged!

[Heather5]

Hi everyone! It's been a little while since I was on here last...but just wanted to stop by and wish everyone best of luck with their current/upcoming cycles!

Mybabypooh and Wendy: I'll be crossing my fingers for a BIG FAT POSITIVE for both of you on your upcoming IVFs!!!

Bfromthed: I'm so sorry to hear of the losses in your family. Good luck with everything this month! I've definitely got my fingers crossed for you too!!!

Prayingforpatience: I'm sorry to hear about your niece. I don't really have any experience with CF, but I hope everything will be fine with her and that she gets the treatment she needs.

Everyone: I actually had a little bit of a scare last week, after a routine ultrasound on Friday showed cysts on one of the baby's kidneys. Of course I freaked out once I started looking it up online, as most of the info I found was on fetal polycystic ovary syndrome, which is fatal if it's on both kidneys (the baby usually dies during delivery of the first few hours of life). So needless to say, I had a pretty stressful weekend...but we saw a specialist today, and he said everything looked normal (thank god!), and that the amniotic fluid levels were good, which indicates that the kidneys are working properly. Sooooo relieved!!! We have a follow-up with him in two weeks, though, just to make sure.

SSBD to everyone!!!

[Mybabypooh]

Wow...what a scare! I am so happy to hear the all is well w/your precious baby. You will be holding your baby very soon:-)

[Heather5]

Thank you! Yeah, that's the one thing I don't like about the Internet. It can really cause some extra stress sometimes, especially when you read about all those worse-case scenarios. But I just can't help it...I think I'm addicted to google.

[Heather5]

Holy moly, I can't believe I wrote polycystic ovary syndrome above...I meant polycystic kidney disease. Guess I'm just too used to being on here and reading about PCOS...

[bfromthed]

hope I didnt miss my window due to wrk schedules did not bd with preseed until the wee hours of this morning which is almost 36 hours after trigger and will cover bases tonite too? What do you think....24 hours was 10/21 at 530pm 36 hours would be 10/22 at 530 with this morning?

Heather5: i am so glad things worked out! You cannot imagine how hard I pray for everyone on this forum... :-)

[Quinns momma]

Darn those work schedules...  Cutting it close with the BD but it was out of your hands... Keeping my fingers crossed. Remember the egg lives for quite a few hours so hopefully the little swimmers were able to meet up with it. :)

Hi all... I do not post too often anymore. I will be 25 weeks preggers with Gavin Neil this weekend. It is flying by and I wish all of you a great big BFP and lots of sticky baby dust.

Heather, I have has my share of scares too and I am so happy everything is fine with your little girl... :)

[bfromthed]

Thanks for the info they say the egg can last 24 hours and today I am having really bad o pains will bd to cover today and just pray. I will not be too disappointed THIS TIME if its bfn cause we did not have time to "keep our schedule" THIS TIME :-) PROGESTERONE ON 10/27

[Heather5]

Thanks, bfromthed and Quinns Momma ;-)

bfromthed: I agree...I think you still got a good shot this month! Almost 36 hours after trigger is perfect timing! And with the O-pain and everything today, I think BD'ing again tonight sounds like a good idea! SSBD!!!

[danny_oi3]

Well I'm out this month. Got af yesterday. Cried my heart out on my lunch. I called my nurse and she set up my ultrasound for tuesday to check everything. I was holding my friends baby last night and it just makes me what one of my own so badly. I'm hoping its going to work next month. My food cravings are horrible this month. Wondering if its just from all the hormones.

[bfromthed]

danny: Sorry about af I understand the emotional rollercoaster Good luck to you!

All" Just checking in on all of you before I start my prayers today...God Bless Sticky Vibes and baby dust to us all!

[pregnancylove12]

hello all,
haven't been on in a month because i have been going to the doctor to try and figure out what we are going to do next. Had my 4th IUI on clomid and now they think that there is a tubal problem of some sort, so they don't think that follistim will do anything because the egg is not going where it needs to be because of the tube.
So, now we are starting IVF!!! Totally nervous, started birth control last week and start Lupron in 2 weeks. Then follistim and menopour and progesterone...sounds fun!!! I don't know anyone who has gone through this or the side effects of any the meds, so any advice is good advice!!!! HELP!!!

[trying2conceive]

pregnancylove12: I am going through IVF for the first time as well. I have been on birth control since the beginning of this month and I will be going in next week to get all the 411 on how to use Follistim along with whatever else I will have to put in my body. I wish you luck!

everyone: if anyone out there could give me a hand on this...I was put on birth control and believe it or not, this was my first time ever on bc (I KNOW). Unbeknownst to me, I also took the placebos. I told my nurse I had never before taken bc and she never bothered to state not to take the placebos. I thought they were trying to control my AF so I called them when I got AF and the nurse then told me I shouldn't have taken the placebos and that this was going to put me "off" schedule with the other women going through the November cycle. The nurse said she'd call me back since she needed to speak with the doctor. I got a call back and was told to start back on the pill on my 1st day of AF and stop after 6-7 days. I was very concerned thinking how first I was told I was going to be "off" schedule and NOW they're saying everything will be fine!!! Is this a scam?!?! Has anyone had a similar experience? I so could use anyone's input or if you have gone through or going through IVF, would you be able to ask your doctor? I am desperate! I will be going in this week to speak w/ the Doctor and I should be receiving my calendar for med intake. I feel uneasy because we are paying sooooo much for this and first I'm told I am "off" schedule but then it's no biggy because this has happened and I "should" be okay. Really?!?!

[Enough2356]

Hello
I did IVF this cycle and I just found out last Friday that I'm preg.  I will try to answer some of your questions. it is very fresh for me.  

First cycle -CX -I pre-ovulated on luperon -August 2009
2nd IVF CYcle- protocol. Cyle started 42 days late.  Sep. 28
day 3 gonal-f and menpour 150/75 .then I took gonarelx.  b/w everyday before E/R
then E/R was October 10
they retrived 25 eggs and 13 were fertilized.  
we placed 2 back, froze 7 and they were watching 4.  
E/T was don on OTOBER 15
took test on Friday day 9 and it was BFP.  beta was 39 go back for the 2nd beta Monday.They normally test on day 12 but my re test me early because he did not want to wait for the weekend.  
I felt mild cramps after the transfer.  Boobs were sore as usual.  OOH -- right after the transfer i eat pinapple core for five days.  I read fronm several post that pineapple core helps with implatation.  so I did.  relax .  I took five days off and rested.  I stayed home and slept.  

good luck ... Will pray for you.

[danny_oi3]

I don't understand, has anyone had these problems before? Heartburn is horrible, constantly hungry, will eat and then an hour or two later I'm hungry again, tons of bloating in my stomach fingers are so swollen i can't get my wedding ring off, and my feet are really swollen also. Today is my 3rd day of my period. I was in ER last night due to horrible nausea, light headness and really hot... they gave me a shot for the nausea and then one for the cramping, did a urine test to see if I was pregnant and of course I'm not (I could have told them that!) and I'm slightly dehyrdrated, but they wouldn't do any blood work on me. Has anyone ever felt like this? My doctor isn't in till Tuesday, and I just have so many questions. Oh yea!! Friday was the start of my period and I just brown spotted twice, then Saturday it really started but it was so watery, and now today I'm bleeding on and off, but its nothing to even change a pad that often... I'm so confused!

[trying2conceive]

First of all congrats! I will pray that all continues to go well for you. Thank you for responding. You are very fortunate to be able to afford a 2nd IVF. My husband and I can only afford to do one. I have been very emotional as the days pass because I was thrown off by the whole BCP saga. I am due to go in soon to speak with my DR/nurse to go over meds schedule. I was told once on the meds, I should eat a lot of protein otherwise the fluids/water could go to my lungs. It's frightening and everytime I am starting the process whether IUI and now this, it takes a toll on me.

I burst into tears any time I see a friend or neighbor with their little ones (of course I don't sob right then and there, but it truly pains me) I know I am not the only one who feels crummy when it comes to "reality" but boy is it ever true when they say unless you have walked in those shoes, you really don't know.

Moving on though, has anyone tried acupuncture prior to IVF and do you think it helps?

Thank you once again Enough2356 and everyone else for the support.

[bfromthed]

Hey Ladies just checking in on you I am only 5dpo and just waiting and wanted to check in on everyone...God Bless sticky vibes and baby dust to us all!

[bfromthed]

Progesterone came in at 22.4 not sure what the "good" numbers are but there it is!

[beth0414]

How are you doing? Me as of now im using Glumet a version of metformin,Anymore info bout that medicine and get pregnant????Can u share your experinces regarding this..thatk you so much for reading my posts..anykind of info's will surely benefited me..thanks in advance!

Godbless us all!

[Heather5]

bfromthed: That's a great number...now let's hope it stays nice and elevated for another nine months!!! SSBD!

Beth: I have no experience with metformin, but I do hope the Glumet works for you! Best of luck with everything!!

Trying2conceive: I'm not sure about the inactive pills or how that would affect anything...but are you on lupron? Or will you be using lupron? Lupron will help suppress your natural cycle anyway, so the birth control is not quite as important (I did not do b/c, only lupron before my IVF, since I have a blood clotting disorder). As for acupuncture, I never tried it, but I have heard great things about it...so it might be worth a try :-) And lastly, about the fluids (or hyperstimulation), it can happen, but if it does, it's usually pretty mild. Since you'll be monitored pretty closely for your IVF, the risks of severe hyperstimulation is very low. Best of luck!!!

Danny_oi: Hmmm! That is weird! Do you think you could have a cyst or something causing these symptoms? I'm really not sure....but I hope you'll get some answers from your doctor once he's back in the office tomorrow.

Pregnancylove: I did IVF,so if you have any questions let me know (you could also send me a message or note). My cycle was pretty similar to yours, except I did not do the b/c, just went straight to lupron after O was confirmed. Also, once I started the meds, I was on menopur and bravelle (instead of follistim, but they're pretty much the same thing). Good luck with everything!!!

[bfromthed]

Thanks for the well wishes I did have some chills yesterday :-( temp was 98.1 though but we will see!

[Mybabypooh]

All, just checking in to see how everyone is doing:)

Enough2356- congratulations on your BFP..wow, love to hear about BFPs. Have a blessed 9 months!

bfromthed- sending tons of baby dust your way:-)

trying2conceive- I will be doing my transfer pretty soon and I am planning on scheduling an acupuncture treatment before the transfer. Heard alot of positive things about acupuncture helping you relax.

Good luck all!! God bless:)

[bfromthed]

Thanks for the well wishes "-)

[bfromthed]

lots and lots of chills today all af signs for me :-(

[Heather5]

bfromthed: I'm so sorry to hear that. Hopefully it's just the cooler weather.

Mybabypooh: Sending you lots and lots of SSBD for your upcoming transfer!!!

[bfromthed]

All: temp still up but still having chills??? I am a little nauseated this morning now I dont know what to make all of it

Heather 5 Thank you for the well wishes I will keep you posted...God Bless You!

[trying2conceive]

Good Morning!

Well today I will be starting on Lupron...next week I will go in for BW to check E2 (estrogen levels). If all goes well, I will then move on to Follistim.

A few days back, I was feeling scared about this whole process. I almost backed out because I feared something would happen to me due to all the meds. I'm not one to turn to medicine if I have a headache or cold/flu. After releasing all my tension with my poor husband and having a lengthy discussion with the nurse, I feel so ready for this.

I am keeping an optimistic mind set. My hopes are to get at least a couple of sessions of acupuncture, but we shall see. I am praying that those who have gotten BFP's continue to do well in this journey and to those of us who are desperately seeking a BFP, I hope nature takes its course and that those little ones stick. If you have faith, embrace it and know that God is gonna walk us all through this. I'm excited and am hoping this 1st IVF cycle takes!!!

p.s. has anyone had any major side effects while on Lupron? Any feedback would be appreciated.

[bfromthed]

Good luck to you sorry cant answer about the meds because I have not been on those :-)

[Mybabypooh]

Hi ladies, checking in to see how everyone is doing. Congratulations to all BFPs and future congratulations to all BFNs because it will happen eventually for us.

Heather- Thank you so much for the all that baby bust, I pray it stick:-) Is your baby kicking alot? I know that must be an awesome feeling.

bfromthed-it not over yet...lots of baby dust to you too:)

trying2conceive- I've been on Lupron several times, I had no problems with it. This must be your first IVF..good luck to you and hubby.

As for me, I am expecting to have my transfer very, very soon. I am praying for a day 5 transfer next week, I've read that it has a better chance of implantation. Retrevial is on Sunday, so I will post the fertilization update then. Take care everyone and GOD bless you all.

***Live like there is no tomorrow, laugh till you cry and love unconditionally***

[Heather5]

trying2conceive: I didn't have any side effects on lupron either. Also, the lupron shots are very easy. The needles are so thin, you barely feel it.

bfromthed: Nausea could be a good thing ;-) I'll keep crossing my fingers for you...chills or no chills!

Mybabypooh: Oh, how exciting! Best of luck on Sunday. Yeah a five-day would be perfect, because then you'll have your transfer next Friday and can spend all of next weekend resting and letting those little embies get nice an snug in there!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

:-)