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I am a worry wart too. I don't have any realy symptoms yet. Occasionally, I get a twinge in my boobs or in my stomach, but nothing real substantial. Today would be the day my period would be due if we did a natural cycle, and in the past I have not felt anything until around 6-61/2 weeks. Morning sickness is not very fun for me, so I am not looking forward to it... BUT, I so want to feel something so that I can feel more secure that everything is ok. BUT, I don't want to feel so lousy, BUT I want to feel something... See, you're not alone!!

First, we worry, did the embryo implant,
Second, we worry, how many are there
Third, we worry, do they all have heartbeats
Fourth, we worry, how is the nucal fold, do I need a CVS?
Then, we worry, am I going to make it through the first trimester
Next, we worry, how is the 18wk scan going to go
Finally, we worry, is everything going to be ok with the delivery??

and for the rest of our lives, we will worry everytime they leave our sight. I hope it gets better. I am sure it will, but geeze it does not seem like it will ever end.

Breathe!!

by nikki10, Sep 11, 2007 06:15PM

To: tjean

Congrats I hope all goes well with you and your baby .. I will keep you in my prayers keep us updated >.....

by guinness413, Sep 12, 2007 08:11AM

To: Tjean

I agree 100% so I worry every time I give blood because that is every 2-3 days and then they will do an ultrasound once the number reaches 1500. So tomorrrow is my blood test and I am worried about it since this is always the time I have trouble with

I will pray for all of you here as a little extra prayer never hurt :)

Good luck TJean; I am sure all will go well this time

by tjean, Sep 12, 2007 11:58AM

To: Guinness413

Good Luck Guinness413, I will keep you in my thoughts that this time is your turn. Today, they are checking my progesterone and estrogen levels again along with the hcg. I am hoping they are going to reduce the progesterone shot for me soon. 2cc each day at one time in my rear is starting to have an effect. I have black and blue spots all over it!! Since my body won't make any progesterone until the placenta takes over [I did not ovulate this cycle] I am stuck with those injections until around 12 weeks [if I make it that far]... Wish me luck for a reduction in dosage soon and that I make it to 12 weeks!!

I have faith, it is going to happen for you soon. How many losses have you had? Have they all been in the first trimester? Do they know the cause? Is it hormonal or a problem with the baby?

Good luck tomorrow

by guinness413, Sep 12, 2007 12:54PM

To: TJean

I wish you bunches of luck. I had a miscarriage before my son, then my son and then 2 after him. Most of them were chromosomal issues that could not be fixed nor my fault, but that worries me even more. Keep me posted on your #s. I finally understand what they mean

by tjean, Sep 12, 2007 05:15PM

Did they transfer 3 or 5 day embryos this time? How many did they transfer?

Did you say this already in an earlier post?? Sorry if you did, I don't think I could find it anyway, there are too many on this board. They should start a new one for each month to keep it shorter...

by A Baby + A Family, Sep 12, 2007 06:25PM

To: Any One

Hi Ladies,

My transfer was on 9/7. I have no symptoms up to now. This is my second IVF. 3 embryos are all grade A with 8 cells. Why isn't it working. I am so sad....

by nikki10, Sep 12, 2007 07:41PM

To: A Baby + A Family

Keep your chin up it may be working you just don't have symptom's yet... When is your blood test?

by tjean, Sep 12, 2007 09:23PM

To: Everyone

I got my beta numbers back:

#1 was 16, #2 was 160, and now #3 is 244. The doctor says not to worry because it was only 48 hours and sometimes we need 72 to double. I am stressed and worried now. She is going to retest it on Friday.

I'll post the number when I get it. Cross your fingers for me. I am trying to stay positive, but these hormones are not helping me out any!!

by tjean, Sep 12, 2007 09:25PM

To: A Baby + A Famil

Hi there,

I am 15dpt and I have an hcg of 244. I barely have any symptoms and at the stage you're at, I did not have any either. Don't stress. Everything could be fine.

by tjean, Sep 12, 2007 09:30PM

To: A Baby + A Famil

My mistake, I am 10dpt and 15dpr. That is a big difference. So 10 days after they transferred the embryos, I have very light symptoms. Don't worry!

by julie76, Sep 12, 2007 10:36PM

To: A baby + A Famil

Hi!

My transfer was 2 days before yours on Sept. 5th. This is my first one and they transferred 2 blastocysts (day 5) that looked great. I also have no symptoms...I had some tiredness and soreness but I think I have either gotten use to it or it is slowly going away! I called a couple hotlines and they said not to worry....no matter what your symptoms (or none) it is so impossible to tell! It sucks...but I am starting to believe it. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to who had symptoms and their outcome. Just try to stay positive. My blood test is Friday and the minutes feel like hours!!!!!

by Murreme, Sep 13, 2007 07:11AM

To: Everyone

On 9/5/07 I had 2 FE's transfered. 4AB & 2BB...Has anyone gone through a FET? There is no HCG trigger given only Estrogen patches/Prometrium vag supp/progest IM. I did an HPT's yesterday mid afternoon and came up faint +, went out and bought the digital HPT and gave a "Pregnant" reading. Did another one on 2nd pee of the morning and was neg. Anyone had anything like this??? I am going CRAZY. Had cramps like AF coming, but no sign other than that. This is our 1st FET but our 4th total IVF. We have more due to being enrolled in multiple try program, but I am SO ready to be PG.

by A Baby + A Family, Sep 13, 2007 10:55AM

To: nikki10, tjean & julie76

Hi Ladies,

Thanks for replying. I am glad to find this forum. tjean, good luck to you, I think your babies are fine!

nikki10, my test will be on 9/18.

julie76, good luck to you. The doctor said blastocysts have 70% chance! I had some breast soreness, but I had this every month before mense. This morning the soreness seems gone! I had asked another lady who has a 4 year's old daughter she said she did not have any for a while. I will do a home test either this Sat. or Sunday. Your blood test is tomorrow. Please keep us posted! Good, good........luck!!!

by tjean, Sep 13, 2007 04:37PM

To: Murreme

The same thing happened to me. It is because the hcg in your urine is the strongest or most concentrated in the first pee of the morning. Also, First Response Early Response is the most sensitive on the market, so try that one too. My beta on 5dpt was 16, and that morning I got the positive on the hpt. I got a FAINT positive on this test 5dpt, and the line kept gettind darker for the next 4 days with first morning pee. My line never got as dark as the control line, even with a level over 200. If I used second morning or any other time of day urine, the result was negative.

I have my fingers crossed for you!! SSBD

by julie76, Sep 13, 2007 06:38PM

To: tjean, a baby +A family

I finally had a faint (+) on the preg this morning and I have my blood test tomorrow. I peed again just now and again a very faint (+). I am definitely hopeful but not believing anything until the doctor calls me tomorrow. I just pray that people like us who really want babies and will be good moms...get them! All best!

by nikki10, Sep 13, 2007 07:15PM

To: julie76

Good luck and I will be praying for a BFP in the morning

by mommyvicky, Sep 13, 2007 10:48PM

To: murreme

Hi...I am new to this forum. I have personally had 2 IVF cycles which resulted in pregnancy. My best friend has offered to be a gestational carrier for us. We had a FET on 9/6 and she is due to go for her pregnancy next Thursday 9/20. Today she went for her estradiol and progesterone levels and I am a bit scared. Her est. was 477 (up from 425) and her prog. was 7 (up from 6). I don't remember all this stuff, but her numbers seem quite low to me. My doctors office assured me that it's good that she doesn't need to increase her meds and that her numbers are going up. I have nothing to compare this to, so do any of you have any idea what they mean or what they should be? I am so happy to have found this forum.

vicky

by guinness413, Sep 14, 2007 08:00AM

To: Tjean

Hi, I transferred 2 embryos and froze 6. My first blood level was 200, 2nd was 443 and 3rd that I had yesterday 3 days after the 2nd was 1600. The nurse said the #s look good but now I am worried because last night in the middle of the night I woke up and coughed and felt like I pulled something on the lower part of my abdomen near my bikini line and wonder if I did any damage since they tell you not to have sex until 12 weeks since the contractions could alter the embryos. Have you ever heard of this or am I just paranoid?

by Murreme, Sep 14, 2007 09:14AM

To: mommyvick & tjean

Thank you ladies so much for your kind words!  I am so happy to have found someone to share this with.  I did do 1 more test and it came up positive again.  I am now 9dpt and will go for my BETA on Monday 9/17.  I am very excited as I have never gotten to this point before.  I will let you all know the good news (hopefully) on Monday.

Mommyvicky - Not to worry....if you didn't know; you cannot go by the progesterone or estradiol number to assume a postivie pg.  They are only the number that will allow you to see if she could carry a viable pg.  It's almost like the "glue" that will help it to stick.  Has she taken a HPT yet?  Don't drive yourself crazy on those numbers and don't be an internet junkie....like me. LOL The doc office would not reassure you if the numbers weren't okay.  I am in a frozen attempt also and my estrogen on 9/7/07 was like 400, but I don't recall what my progesterone was.  I have put no stock in those numbers so I tend to forget them.  The ONLY test to put your faith in is the BETA.  I have my fingers and everything else crossed for you and for all of us. Hope this helps!
This is the most difficult thing that we have to go through not only physically, but emotionally and to find people to share it with means more than anything.  I wish all of you the best!

by tjean, Sep 14, 2007 11:26AM

To: Julie and Murreme

Congratulations on getting a + on the hpt. That means that you definitely have hcg in your body!!! Please post back your numbers so we know how you did and how they are progressing. They call it the 2WW, it should be more like the 5WW because after you get the + beta, then it is on to the u/s and heartbeats... It seems to never end! LOL :)

Good Luck

by tjean, Sep 14, 2007 11:32AM

You sound just like me, and I know I am paranoid. Everytime I sneeze, I think, Oh sh*t did I just mess something up. At this point, my opinion is that they are good and buried in the lining of your uterus and that nothing is going to knock them out, especially not a cough. 1600 is a great number, so that means that very soon like today or tomorrow, you are going to have your u/s?? I am very positive for your outcome this time around. All the numbers look good.

I am going back in for another beta today. DH says that there must have been an error at the lab and that is why we got a wierd result. He said there is no way the number went from 16 to 160 to 244. He said that he thinks the 160 or the 244 were lab errors. We did too much internet research and found that the numbers are in line with the day that I am for twins. We also found that only 50% increase is still ok every 48hrs. I have been so freaked out by this. If this turns out to be nothing, I will have been stressed for nothing. DH and I made an agreement that we are not going to test the beta anymore if this one comes back ok. This is just giving me unnecessary stress!!

Wish me luck!

by guinness413, Sep 14, 2007 11:58AM

To: Tjean

Good luck; you will be fine too. When do you go back for your Beta again? My ultrasound is on Mon, so now I am worried about that as you said before

Do you think you are having twins?

by mommyvicky, Sep 14, 2007 12:21PM

To: murreme

Thanks for your response. I am completely driving myself crazy here. I think it's worse now that the embryo is not in MY body. In the past, I have felt pulls and little zings and I knew I was pregnant. My friend says she feels great, but she is tires, she is getting up in the middle of the night to pea and she is feeling pulling when she moves certain ways. Add all of that to the slight increase in her Estradiol and Progesterone and I am hoping that they are all good signs. I don't know....I am just scared. Seeing that she didn't have a trigger shot, I wonder what a HPT would be like for her. Maybe we should just wait...we are only 6 days away from the beta. UGGGGG...the frustration.

Vicky

by guinness413, Sep 14, 2007 05:14PM

To: everyone

I am feeling crampy; think that is bad? I am a worried soul

by mommyvicky, Sep 14, 2007 05:57PM

To: guinness

I felt very crampy with both of my IVF pregnancys. My doc told me that was a good sign and completely normal. I think the meds have a lot to do with it. Chin up and remain positive.

Vicky

by tjean, Sep 14, 2007 07:49PM

To: everyone

Looks like it was not my turn this time around. My numbers went down from 244 to 200 in two days. The doctor says to continue with the injections and estrogen until Monday when they are going to test again. She says there is a slight chance that things could still work out, but that is a very very very slight chance and never happens... I will post back on Monday with the final, final results.

SSBD to everyone!!

by mommyvicky, Sep 14, 2007 09:19PM

To: tjean

I will continue to hope for you. Let's hope for the very best.

by nikki10, Sep 14, 2007 09:21PM

To: tjean

I will pray for you tonight and send positive thoughts your way... Good luck and dont stress over the weekend, let us know if you need anything !!!!!!!!

by idba8mom, Sep 14, 2007 10:20PM

To: nikki10

Hi nikki, I broke down today and took not one but two hpts. They both came out positive!!! I wont get my final answer till monday when I get my bloodwork done. I want to be pregnant so bad. I am trying to control myself from screaming because they could be wrong. I used the First Response ones. Enough about me. How have you been feeling? Better I hope. Take care!!

by guinness413, Sep 15, 2007 07:13AM

To: Tjean

I am so sorry; but sometimes #s are off; they were with my son, so keep your head up :)

by nikki10, Sep 15, 2007 08:00AM

To: idba8mom

Ya for you, I bet you are for sure BFP. I am doing better just wondering what went wrong, I know you never know in this things. And debating using a DR. in California next time. That means I would have to be in California for a couple weeks so I don't know what to do.. What about flying back is that safe???

by A Baby + A Family, Sep 15, 2007 09:24AM

To: All

Hi Ladies.

Just did a HPT, BFN.  This is my 2nd IVF.  Although I still have some frozen embryos, I have been considering a surgery to fix my tube.

I only has the right tube. 10 years ago I did the test and the report says it is open, no problem.  In August 06, I performed the same test again, the doctor's report says it is open, however, there is some degree of scar tissue at the distal portion.

Ladies, I am seeking some advice.  Should I go ahead?

The IVF doctor's office will be close Dec/Jan 07, so if I will do the 3rd, I will be already 36.

Also, I have some 8, 9, 10 cells, all grade A, the doctor said 8 cells are the best.  I better quality embryos have the most cells?

Thank you very much

by mommyvicky, Sep 15, 2007 11:17AM

To: A Baby + A Family

From what I have been told by my doc is that 8 cells on day 3 are wonderful. All of my FE's are 8 cell day 3. We transferred one into my GC on 9/6 and we go for the BETA on 9/20. Good luck to you. I will say a prayer.

by idba8mom, Sep 15, 2007 11:42AM

To: nikki10

Hi! I did one more test last night-CLEAR BLUE EASY. The word PREGNANT was so dark but I dont plan to celebrate till I hear the news from my doctor on Monday. Staying positive for now. I did 1 more this morning ++ positive.. ..There is just not anything that we can pin point. I know for sure that stress is a huge part and thats why i decided to take the two weeks off after the transfer. I too have a very stressful job... as far as flyingback, I would say it's not a good idea. I live in Texas and we drive 5 hours to see our doctor and they recommended I lie down on our drive back home. Best bet would be to ask your doctor. When do you plan to try again? I am praying that the next time around it works for you. I am a strong believer that things happenfor a reason. God has a plan for all of us. SSBD!!

by nikki10, Sep 15, 2007 12:15PM

To: ida8mom

I have a very stressful job also Mortgages and stocks , so I have to take time off and make it so no one can call me. My Dr. is a Moran I have only seen him once for a 3 min. consult then he never had show to do the procedure a different Dr. did so that 3 min is the only time I have ever talked to him. Its hard to find a Dr. because we are doing IVF with gender selection. As for you I would say this is it I am so happy for you and keep us all updated on that little peanut!!!

by Murreme, Sep 15, 2007 04:56PM

To: tjean & mommyvicky

Tjean - my thoughts and prayers are with you. We only hope that there is a turn around. We are all here for you, let us know if we can help. Your advice and kind words have meant so much and I only hope I can lend some to you.

Mommyvicky - I am sending thoughts your way as well. I hope all is good. If you are able to with stand the HPT testing (I'm up to 4 by the way) then good for you. Trust your instinct and what will be will be. No one was more surprised than me to see a BFP come up, now I just need the confirmation from the Dr. office and then the longer wait for the U/S. Tjean is right....they need to call this more like the 40ww for all of us. Until that beautiful baby is in our arms our concerns are around every corner.

Thinking of you all.....

Stephanie

by mommyvicky, Sep 15, 2007 07:06PM

To: Murreme

You know, I am not sure I can do a HPT, or shall I say I don't want to ask my friend to take one. I am so scared that she will get a false positive. I just have a few days left. I've waited 6 1/2 years, I think I can wait a couple of days! But let me tell you, as you all know oh too well, this wait is killing me. I am trying to predict how I will react. If it's negative, will I be devastated? Probably! If it's positive, I will be so happy, but then the worrying will start. You see, my last pregnancy, I had quads. I had a reduction at 13 weeks and my son was born at only 23 weeks. He spent 6 1/2 months in the hospital with 14 surgeries before the age of 4. But let me tell you, he is the best thing to ever happen to my husband and I. He is in 1st grade and is just a lovely little boy. A true gift. Best of luck to you all.

by jeninmiami, Sep 15, 2007 09:25PM

To: Everyone

Hi. Had a blastocyst transfer on Mon. 9/10. I have my Beta on Wednesday (9/19). I too have succumbed to POAS 3 times. Once yesterday (Friday 9/14) @ 8 am... Nothing... Once last night @ 2am... Nothing. Today (Saturday) @ 3pm. I really believe that today I am seeing the second EXTREMELY faint pink line. I showed the pharmacist & pharmacist tech, and they said they didn't see anything. I think that I am losing my mind. I still see the faint pink line. I am afraid to show my husband because after the reaction from the pharmacy... I have 3 more tests. Yes, I really stocked up! I am going to do one with my first morning urine. I hope that there is something more to see. I hope that I am not losing it. Has anyone else had this happen to them... seeing the 2nd pink line when no one else sees it? I wish Wednesday were tomorrow. I just want to know, so that I can deal and move on. I feel alone.

by nikki10, Sep 16, 2007 08:57AM

To: jenimiami

Don't feel alone all of us have been there after my transfer I was crazy, I was peeing on sticks over and over again. I never seen a light pink line so that may be a good thing. go and get the FRET they are very sensitive you may have better luck.. Hang in there and don't stress to much and if you need someone to talk to just post a comment people are really good here and very helpful !!!!!SSBD and Good luck

by jeninmiami, Sep 16, 2007 03:33PM

To: nikki10

I just am starting to feel more like it didn't work. I am not having the faint pink line get darker. Not last night at 4am or today at 3:30 pm. I am not feeling any pregnancy symptoms. I am just sad because eventhough I have 2 blastocysts frozen, I know that they have even less of a chance of taking. Also, I can't afford to do the whole IVF process again. I am in debt up to my eyeballs. Don't you think I would have had a positive test result if it worked, and I am due for the Beta on Wednesday? Yes, all of my tests are the FRET

My uterus was high quality. The blastocysts were 4AA and 2AA. Why is that test not showing up??? I am so sad. Sorry all. I just need to vent.

by idba8mom, Sep 16, 2007 06:09PM

To: nikki10

I say next time take the entire 2 weeks off just to help you relax. . I work for a wireless company so I had to answer my pcs. In the past 4 years I had not taken even one week off so I decided to do everything to help the result. If it doesn't work, I dont know what else to do differently but think that maybe my body didnt take for some reason. I am leaving things to God. As far as your doctor goes,that is not good. This time,we saw ours during our initial consultation and a couple of times during my office visits. The other main doctor, at the facility we go to, did our transfer this second time. The first time we had the experience you just described. Best of luck to you!! Whendo you try again? If mine is negative tomorow i will probably wait till january to start over..

by guinness413, Sep 16, 2007 06:51PM

To: everyone

I am just worried; lacking symptoms again and my ultrasound is tomorrow so I am very on edge

by mommyvicky, Sep 16, 2007 07:40PM

Sometimes people don't feel symptoms. My friend was pregnant for almost 2 months and felt nothing at all. Remain positive and I will say a prayer for you. Please let us know what the results are from the ultrasound. In times like this, we all need to remain positive. That's all we have to hold on to...our hopes and dreams. Good Luck....

by nikki10, Sep 16, 2007 09:42PM

To: idba8mom

I am not sure when I will try again we don't have our consultation until the 25th of this month and I am so confused I checked some things out and the Dr. we seen has the best success numbers in our state, so I am just a wreck not knowing where to go or when to try again its hard for me to accept things when they don't go my way. I am just taking some time to decide what to do...

by nikki10, Sep 16, 2007 09:44PM

Don't worry with my Dsons I never had many symptoms except weird dreams and that to gradually went away.. So keep your head up and I will pray for you ....

by guinness413, Sep 17, 2007 09:38AM

To: nikki10

But I had them and they seem to have gone away; so worried; this has happened before to me

by nikki10, Sep 17, 2007 09:44AM

how many weeks are you? I think everything will be okay just have faith.

by guinness413, Sep 17, 2007 10:13AM

To: nikki10

5 1/2 weeks

by nikki10, Sep 17, 2007 10:24AM

I will keep you in my prayers and hope everything is okay, you are still very early to have tons of symptoms and if you were on meds maybe some of the symptoms were med related and now you are adjusting to the meds... Your numbers are good relax don't drive yourself crazy its going to be okay. Cramping can be the uterus growing !!!!

by guinness413, Sep 17, 2007 10:39AM

To: nikki10

I hope so; thanks for your support

by nikki10, Sep 17, 2007 10:48AM

Let me know how the U/S goes .... Relax

by ltillots, Sep 17, 2007 12:07PM

I am at 8 weeks (tomorrow) and have not had any symptoms yet....I have seen and heard the heart beat (the 13th) so I know everything is fine. I think we can consider ourselves lucky to 'skip' the morning sickness stages--if we do--I am just now at the weeks it should start if it will. I do feel tired more but not to bad.

by mommyvicky, Sep 17, 2007 01:04PM

I just called my friend who had IVF last year and she said she had no symptoms until 7 weeks, but the first week after transfer, she felt tired and some mild cramping. By the way, she has a beautiful baby girl now. So, be positive, your numbers are good and for God's sake, let us know the results of the ultrasound. We are here for you. Happy, positive thoughts.

by guinness413, Sep 17, 2007 01:42PM

To: everyone

Thanks for all of your good thoughts. The ultrasound went fine, they said but of course I still worry about my #s. On Thursday my HCG level was 1600 and today is 5414 but that doesn't seem to have doubled twice in 4 days, has it? Also, on Thursday my progesterone was 153 but today is down to 120? I am such a worry wart. The fetus is measuring 1 day off so should I not worry?

by idba8mom, Sep 17, 2007 02:08PM

To: nikki10

I got a positive result! I AM pregnant! I can not believe it!

by guinness413, Sep 17, 2007 02:37PM

To: idba8mom

Congrats!!!!

by nikki10, Sep 17, 2007 02:56PM

To: ida8mom

I knew it yahhh I am so happy for you, keep me updated and happy 9 months !!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Baby4Red, Sep 17, 2007 05:28PM

To: everyone

I'm in the middle of my first IVF cycle. Trying to get pregnant off and on for 15 years, serious for 6 years (IUIs). Had one etopic. Me 37, husband 42. I'm 9 dpt (3 embryos) and took a HPT, is was NEG. My blood test is on Thursday. I'm losing hope and I guess just weary from disappointment. Has anyone out there heard of things turning around for someone in similar circumstances?

Trying to hang in there...

by nikki10, Sep 17, 2007 08:01PM

To: baby4red

Dont lose hope thats all we have. I have heard of many, Many people getting the BFN and then having the Beta and having it come out BFP. Try not to take any more HPT I know its hard but really they just make for more confusion. SSBD and hope all turns out to a BFP

by Baby4Red, Sep 18, 2007 04:46PM

To: nikki10

Me too... Thanks for the encouragement. You're right... I'm not going to take another test (it upsets me too bad). I now just got to hang tight for 2 more days and pray for a miracle. This is the first time I've ever reached out to other want-to-be moms. This forum seems so supportive... My husband can only hear so much from me and it's nice to know that there are others who are going through the same thing

Congrats to idba8mom!
I wish everyone the best!

by nikki10, Sep 18, 2007 07:32PM

To: baby4red

This site was awsoume for me it really helped me out when I needed it the most. I have never went through any of this before, just hang in there everything is going to be okay

by mommyvicky, Sep 18, 2007 11:34PM

To: everyone

My gestational carrier just took a digital HPT and within a few seconds it read PREGNANT!!! I am so excited. We are still holding our breath for our Thursday BETA...I hope it says the same thing. Do you think it is right? What are the chances that it could be wrong? She did not have a trigger shot as we used our frozen embryo...we only transferred one 8 cell, day 3. But she has a great uterus and has delivered 2 healthy children. She has been my best friend since middle school.

by mommyvicky, Sep 18, 2007 11:36PM

To: idba8mom

Congratulations on your positive result. I am so happy for you. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 9 months.

by Baby4Red, Sep 19, 2007 06:51AM

I think the probability of pregnancy is good from what I've read! Hopefully, we both have good news tomorrow... my BETA is tomorrow also... The waiting part seems to be the worst of it!

by nikki10, Sep 19, 2007 06:58AM

To: baby4red,mommyvicky

Good luck I know it will all work out for both of you I will be praying hard let me know what the beta is !!!!!

by mommyvicky, Sep 19, 2007 08:41AM

To: Baby4Red

I am so excited that we both go for our BETA tomorrow. When did you have transfer? Ours was on the 6th. Don't lose hope. I have known 2 people who had a neg HPT and they were positive with their BETA. They both have beautiful babies now. My doctor told me, with my first IVF cycle, that some embryos take a little longer to get going. I did not take a HPT with that one, but my first BETA was very low. Then after a week, it took off. So, don't lose hope...you still have a good chance.

by Baby4Red, Sep 19, 2007 04:55PM

Wow, I wish I contacted you a week ago... this is my first IVF cycle and I've been a little confused on what to expect... but I guess the symptoms I've been feeling are common.  I've been having mild cramping for a while now, and my breasts are a little sore (get shooting pains sometimes) but I figure that that's just a side effect of the progesterone shots. ??  I get the big 1cc shot at night (ouch!) and am taking estrogen pills twice daily.  I had my transfer on Saturday, Sept 8th.  My 3-day embryos weren't the best quality:  8B, 7C, 6D.  The doc said that I still had a good chance to get pregnant.  Also, 4-6 weeks prior to my transfer, I had a D and C done because of a polyp found in my uterus, so hopefully things work out...

I've been trying to keep myself busy today, so I don't get nervous... tomorrow will be a whole different ball game.  I was told that I'll know late afternoon the results.  How about you??

Nikki10, thanks for the prayers... mommyvicky and I need them!  I will be sending out a few for us also!

by mommyvicky, Sep 19, 2007 07:33PM

To: Baby4Red

You really do have a good chance at getting pregnant. It really is out of our hands at this point. My gestational carrier, who is my best friend, is feeling no symptoms and still got a positive HPT last night. Only tomorrow will tell. I wish you nothing but the best of luck. I will write when I get home from horseback riding with my son. They usually call mid to late afternoon. Lots and lots of prayers for you....

Vicky

by Baby4Red, Sep 19, 2007 08:15PM

Thanks!! I'm going to take my blood test in the morning then going to work. I should know something by the time I come home. Best of Luck to you!! :)

by mommyvicky, Sep 20, 2007 10:19AM

To: Baby4Red

I don't know about you, but this wait is killing me this morning. It is almost noon here and they can call any minute. I have been praying for you all morning. I sure hope we both have something to celebrate later.

by mommyvicky, Sep 20, 2007 01:30PM

To: everyone

We are officially pregnant!!!! Woohoo!!!! BETA is 434, Est 662 and Prog. 5.6....I don't know...doesn't that beta seem high for just one embryo?

by Murreme, Sep 20, 2007 01:37PM

To: mommyvick

Congrats! Sorry I haven't had a chance to get out here lately. I am so happy for you. I had my 1st BETA on Monday and it was 890, today I had my 2nd and it went up to 4,006. I had to ask the nurse if I was having Quads...LOL. I thought was very high too, but won't know until Monday 24 when we have our 1st U/S. Good luck with everything.

by guinness413, Sep 20, 2007 01:49PM

To: mommyicky

Congrats; that is awesome!

by guinness413, Sep 20, 2007 03:34PM

that sounds right for the BETA, because 14 days post transfer for me was 443 so way to go!

by Baby4Red, Sep 20, 2007 03:50PM

Congrats!!!!!! I'm sooo happy for you. I'm glad someone got good news today!

My results are still not in... it is 4:48 PM Easterm time. The clinic is in Texas... it is 3:38 PM there. I've been sooo nervous all day! I did my blood test this morning at 8:AM Eastern Time. I think they like to torture me!

by Baby4Red, Sep 20, 2007 04:12PM

I just found out that I'm BFN. No baby for me. I'm so heartbroken, I can hardly type. Best of luck to you...

by julie76, Sep 20, 2007 09:23PM

To: everyone

by julie76, Sep 20, 2007 09:27PM

To: everyone

I officially found out last Friday on my beta (9/10) days after transfer that I am pregnant. I am so in shock that I haven't been able to believe it. Had my second beta 5 days later and it was 350. How come some of you are much higher?

Also been having constant cramping...kind of like I am getting my period. I am sort of worried but the doctor says everything is just perfect.

Any ideas?

I am sorry Baby4Red about your results. I know how devestating that wait is and when the results are not in your favor....I feel your pain. Try to be positive. Is this your first IVF?

by Baby4Red, Sep 20, 2007 09:57PM

To: julie76

Yes, this is my 1st IVF... I was on a waiting list for this clinic for 1.5 years. I just moved to another state (had to fly in and live in a hotel for 2.5 weeks for my doc visits/procedure), so I will have to find a new clinic if I want to try again. I've trying off and on for 15 years and been doing IUIs for 4-5 years, but going through the IVF process was very stressful on my body. I may take a break, get really healthy (nutrition, exercise, vitiamins), then try again. I think that my anxiety hurts the process, and when you've been obsessed with getting pregnant for years with no results, it takes a toll on you. Thank you for your encouragement though! It's nice to hear.

It seems from what I've read... every women is different with the BETA levels... do you know what they were 5 days ago? I'm thinking that as long as they are increasing everything should be good. From what I've read, the cramping can be normal...your uterus could be changing to make way for the new baby. I wouldn't worry unless the doc says there is a reason to worry... BTW, Congratulations!

by mommyvicky, Sep 20, 2007 10:14PM

To: Baby4Red

I am so sorry to hear of your results. But please don't give up. this was your first try. sometimes the doctors need to get a feel about how you react to certain meds and other stuff. My first IVF I only had 3 eggs and 2 fertalized. the next cycle they tried totally different meds and I got 22 eggs, 11 embryos. My husband and I have also been trying for 15 years, on and off. Take some time off, gather your thoughts and get your body ready. Why must you travel so far for a clinic? There has got to be something closer. Please know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time. I can't believe you took the time out to congratulate me. What a kind soul you are. Thank you.

by mommyvicky, Sep 20, 2007 10:16PM

how far along are you? Do you know if you are have 1 or more? I still think the beta is too high for a singleton pregnancy, but I could be wrong.

by guinness413, Sep 21, 2007 08:08AM

I am 6 weeks today, I think, When I went for my U/S, she believed she only saw 1. Should I worry? I am so nervous because I am high risk and have to go back for blood work and another U/S to check for a heartbeat on Mon and I am so afraid

by julie76, Sep 21, 2007 10:16AM

To: Baby4Red

Now my heart is breaking for you....what a long road you have had. I am so sorry it did not work for you this time, but like MANY people have said it usually takes more than 1 IVF cycle. Definitely take some time and get yourself feeling good and whole again and if you are up for it try again. Do you have anything frozen? Did the doctors say anything? I know it is so hard to not let it consume your life but just try in the meantime to appreciate yourself and your life. I will be thinking of you and praying for your baby dreams to come true!

by mommyvicky, Sep 21, 2007 12:26PM

Don't be nervous...You saw a sac right? You are half way there. YOU ARE PREGNANT!!!!! If she only saw one, then it is probably only one. Best of luck to you and I look forward to following the pregnancy together.

by guinness413, Sep 21, 2007 12:56PM

thanks but I have had 2 miscarriages since my son so I am very nervous. Yes, they saw the sac and it was just measuring 1 day off so I will be worried until at least hopefully I see the heartbeat on Mon

Good luck to you as well

by Baby4Red, Sep 21, 2007 04:01PM

To: julie76

Thanks for your kind words.  Prayers do help... I realized that when I almost lost my only sister earlier this year.

No, all the quality eggs (8B, 7C, 6D) I had were placed in my uterus.  I planned to freeze eggs, but the ones I had left were 3 day 4Ds, so I changed my mind.  (I guess you can attribute the lower quality to my age ??). They doc invited me back and said that I responded to the treatment well.

How many IVFs did you have before this time?  Is this your 1st time pregnant?

by rfrost, Sep 21, 2007 10:22PM

To: 40smama and all

Hi there, 40smama - I haven't written since our BFN on our third IVF. Just couldn't muster the enthusiasm. (As you noticed, I am sure, personal emails do not come through on the board.) I don't know if you are still reading the forum, but I was wishing you the best with your pregnancy and wanted to see how you were doing.

To everyone else on here - GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES TO ALL OF YOU!!! We are still hanging in there since we have good embryos each time, pregnant the first IVF (shocked with a miscarriage at 12 weeks) and two failed IVF's since; everything within ten months. I started reading a book written about Dr. Alan Beer (who has since passed away) and reproductive immunology. Some doctor's don't agree with it and others do. It was just good to try and educate myself a little bit - finally some control for me, instead of everyone else!! It was nice to read a book, too, that says we shouldn't have to put up with the vague answer of "gee, we don't know why it didn't work". My doctor must subscribe to some of it because for this upcoming round she put me on blood thinners and heparin (for those of us who may have blood that coagulates a little too effectively preventing implantation). It is an interesting book (which I naturally left in my briefcase in the car). It discusses getting an immunology work-up. For us out here in the Los Angeles area there is a place called "Reproductive Immunology Associates." It's about $1,500 and they have to work with your doctor's office, but at this point - what's another $1,500 bucks???? I researched international adoption and that was more than $41,000....!!

Our doctors are great and have shaved some of the cost off the IVF's and meds for us each time around. I love our office and the people there. They send us cards and schedule conferences so we can discuss protocols, etc. As for this immunology stuff - do I believe in it? I don't know. But I would like to find some explanation - with great embryos and a previous implantation (and no coffee, caffeine, alcohol, limited stress, etc.) what the heck????!!!

Well, I am having a martini right now. But it's Friday, we aren't scheduled for the next IVF for more than a month and with 3 failed IVF's - good golly. A cocktail seems needed. Hopefully, one won't sideline me!!

That said, at the failure of our last IVF - I threw all fiscal caution to the wind and booked my hubby and I on a weekend trip to Hawaii in a few weeks. I think after this year we could really use it! (Maybe we'll just get pregnant like our 45-year-old neighbors who had an "oops" in Hawaii last year and now have a new baby!)

Sticky Baby Dust to ALL!!! And good luck!

by 40smama, Sep 22, 2007 12:34AM

To: rfrost

Hey there girl!  How are ya doing?  Yeah, I'm doing okay - just truckin' along.   I want a martini (or is it a margarita) - something about salt sounds really good.  I'm so glad that you're going to Hawaii.  I'm even envious.  I think w/all that you've been through that taking a little vacation is really good in fact a fantastic idea!

I wish I knew more (or anything) about reproductive immunology.  It sounds like it seems like it's definitely worth looking into.  I mean like you said it's only $1,500 (that does sound crazy, huh) and may give you some answers that you're seeking.  Like you said there's gotta be a reason as to why it isn't working especially when you're getting some great embies.

I know about international (and domestic) adoption.  Gosh dang even w/all of the money that is spent there still is no guarantee that it will work.  It's very discouraging.  My husband and I looked into it (and may still consider it) but my age definitely works against me.

Good news - you now can send private e-mail messages so if you ever want to talk in a private forum, don't hesitate to write.  Girl, you go have fun in Hawaii!!!!!!!!  Post back & let me know how you're doing!

by Baby-Germy, Sep 22, 2007 09:07AM

To: rfrost

Good Luck with your next IVF and have a great time in Hawaii. I too have had 4 IVF's fail, and like you our 1st IVF was lost at 16 weeks - I have now had very good ET's on 9/15 and am on the 2ww - So don't give up, shall keep you in my prayers!
Love
Baby-Germy

by azortho, Sep 22, 2007 11:50AM

Hi everyone. I just found this site today, and I'm glad that I did. I had a frozen embryo transfer on Tuesday 9/18, transferred two embryos... I took HPT today and it was BFN. Is it too early? I'm so worried and anxious. My test at the doctor's office is scheduled for Friday 9/28, but as you all know, it's impossible to wait. I don't know if I should do another HPT on Monday or just wait. I don't feel pregnant. My breasts are a little sore, but that's about it.
Gosh, I'm just so worried. I sure would appreciate your comments.

by Baby-Germy, Sep 22, 2007 12:13PM

To: azortho

Good Luck for the 9/28 - my tests are schd for the same day too, I have my ET's done on the 9/15 you are a few days behind me - I was told an HPT on day 10 or day 12 after transfer would give you correct results, but then the beta test is the one that you need to follow - I know what you r going through, hang in there, there are many of us going thru the same thing!! Best of luck and do post it will be nice to hear from you!!
Love
Baby-Germy

by azortho, Sep 22, 2007 12:52PM

Thanks for the good wishes. I wish you lots of luck too. Did you do a fresh cycle or frozen? I've done 3 IVF's, and this was my first frozen cycle. Nice thing didn't have to do a trigger shot, so if I do have a positive HPT, then it should be accurate. I think I should just wait until 9/28 though. This waiting after the transfer is always the worst!! My best friend had a frozen transfer on 8/20 and had a positive HPT on 8/25!
Well, hang in there. I wish you the best during this next week and on 9/28. May we both have positive beta's.
Love
azortho

by kh808, Sep 22, 2007 05:51PM

To: everyone

I could sure use to talk to someone. I am scared and transfered on 9 16. I just took a pregnancy test and it was negative. is there hope.

by azortho, Sep 22, 2007 06:13PM

To: kh808

Hi there. I know how you feel. I had a frozen transfer on 9/18 and my test was negative today. I've done 3 fresh IVF cycles in the past, and gotten pregnant two out of the three times. I've miscarried both times though. But, the last time I did IVF my home pregnancy test was still negative two days before my blood test. I was so surprised when the doctor's office called and said it was positive. So, don't worry. When's your blood test? Is it on 9/26?
I know how hard this is, but hang in there and don't give up hope yet.

by kh808, Sep 22, 2007 06:22PM

To: azortho

thanks so much for your answer.  yes the 26th.  i wish i hadnt tried the hpt now.  I only had one blastocyst to transfer and I am 46 trying to have my first child.  very nerve wracking.  This really helped me thanks sooooo much.

This is my 2nd ivf this time.  When i was 42 i did 2 other ones.

I will keep the faith.  I already know it is a boy and i hold his little dish every night.

by kh808, Sep 22, 2007 06:23PM

To: azortho

when is your test.

by azortho, Sep 22, 2007 08:19PM

To: kh808

my test is on 9/28.  I'm trying not to think about it, and I refuse to do anymore hpt's. I'm 32 years old and had two blasts transferred on 9/18.  I'm just really tired of fertility treatment.  I've been at it non-stop for the past 3 years, and I just don't know how I will handle another disappointment.
But we have to remain hopeful.  It is what it is.  What more can we do?  I even sold my dental practice last year to eliminate all the stress in my life!
Good luck kh808, and try not to do any hpt's!  I'll definitely remember you in my prayers tonight.  You are not alone.

by azortho, Sep 22, 2007 10:05PM

To: all

Just curious... how many days did you all stay in bed after transfer? I know the recommendations are different from clinic to clinic, but wondering what you guys think.

by kh808, Sep 23, 2007 07:06AM

To: azortho

My doctor told me the day of transfer. Even told me I could fly the next day but I opted not to. I did rest alot more than usual but my doctor told me life as usual. I went to work half day the next day but rested that night as soon as I got home. So hard to lay around. Keeping my mind busy helps alot. I will pray for everyone. I too will do no more hpts.

by azortho, Sep 23, 2007 12:18PM

To: kh808

My doctor told me to stay in bed until the following morning. I stayed in bed the entire next day too, and that night. And I've been taking it easy since then. It really is hard to lay around. I was tempted to do an hpt this morning, but resisted!! We can do it. You only have 3 more days to wait. I really hope you are pregnant.
We did receive some good news about our adoption yesterday, so I feel a little better about our situation. There had been major delays in Vietnam and no referrals were coming in, but it looks like things are moving again. I pray we get our child referral soon.

by Baby-Germy, Sep 23, 2007 01:09PM

To: azortho

Thank you for the good wishes, yes I pray we both get a positive!! and wish you pots of luck!. Yes, I did a fresh cycle, we have 3 frozen? I have been tempted, but I think I will just wait until 9/28, as I will not be able to sleep it I don't see the right result, you know what I am saying!! This is my 5th IVF, with donor eggs, - today I have not been doig too well, my body hurts although, the pink discharge has stopped. well, shall just
hang in there, and I am happy to have joined here, as it is nice to meet up with you, and feel that there is somebody else on the other side of the world going thru it too!! My DH is making dinner today, I have been feeling very tired so, I have stayed in bed most of the time after transfer!! Good Luck to the both of us, and hope we have a BFP for the 9/28!!
Love
Baby-Germy

by Baby4Red, Sep 23, 2007 03:46PM

To: those who have had failed IVFs

How long does it take before you are supposed to start your cycle? I took my last progestrone shot last Wednesday at 7:PM.

by Baby4Red, Sep 23, 2007 03:47PM

To: all

The previous comment/question is for those ladies that have had a failed IVF cycle.

by nikki10, Sep 23, 2007 08:28PM

To: baby4red

It take 3-5 days mine came three days after I stopped the meds.... How are you doing ??? I seen you are in Ohio have you ever thought of Adoption if so email me, Ohio has a lot of newborn babies that come into care and into adoption .... my email is ***@****

by azortho, Sep 23, 2007 08:45PM

To: nikki10

Hi Nikki10
Sorry to cut in, but my dh and I are trying to adopt domestically and it's been really hard to find newborns/toddlers. I live in Arizona. We have our homestudy and are certified by the state. If you have any info that could help out, I sure would appreciate it.
Thanks

by azortho, Sep 23, 2007 08:59PM

To: Baby4Red

Hi there,
I'm so sorry your IVF didn't work out, but you've got to hang in there. If it's feasible for you and dh, I would try to do another one without taking too long of a break. I'm 32, I've done 3 IVF's and did a frozen transfer on 9/18. I've done so many IUI's I've literally lost count. If my beta on 9/28 is negative, I'm going to do another frozen next month if they'll let me. We're also trying to adopt. I'm at a point now where I don't want to lose any more time. Isn't it amazing how you get caught up in this struggle, and before you know it months and years have gone by? Keep going if you can. Like Nikki10 said, there's also adoption and some women now are using donor eggs. I'm rooting for you.

P.S. I usually get my period about five days after I stop progesterone.

by Baby4Red, Sep 23, 2007 10:53PM

To: azortho, nikki10

Thanks, ladies!!

I think you are right azortho, I need to keep going... my eggs aren't getting any younger (I turn 38 in a month).  First, I'm going to find a local clinic that has a decent success rate for another go.  Also, I've scheduled myself for another IVF round in April 2009 at the clinic in Texas I went to last month... I figure that will be my last try.  After that, I may just accept that God has other plans for us.  Best of luck with your journey for adoption, azortho... I know what you mean about getting caught up in the process.  I feel like I've wasted so much of my life worrying and planning/executing the next step; but, if I don't go through this process, I will live with regrets... what if I tried one more time?  what if we did this?  what if we did that?  I'm not at the point where I feel my options have run out... but I'm almost there.  Best of luck on Friday!!  I'll be praying for you!!

Nikki10,  adoption is an option that my dh and I haven't discussed yet, but probably will soon.
Confused on the e-mail thing... ***@**** ??? how do I reach you?  I'm doing OK.  I decided to let it all out and grieve the day I found out.  Then, at the end of the day after I cried my eyes out, I decided that I was done being sad, and put the BFN behind me.  With that said, it seems that until AF comes, the process isn't really over... silly, huh?  BTW, how are you doing?  Have you made a decision about your next step?

by nikki10, Sep 24, 2007 07:17AM

To: nmoskal10@charter.net

There is my email I dont know why it came up like that I think the site blocks it out , so I put it on the side see if that works ..... I am doing good actually just last week we had a 1year old and 2 year old girls placed in our home not sure if it will be for good because they came in through foster-care but we will see what God has in store for us...

by nikki10, Sep 24, 2007 07:18AM

To: baby4red

Okay it only worked a little its charter.net

by Baby4Red, Sep 24, 2007 08:50PM

To: nikki10

Thanks! I pray that things work out for you. Those girls will definitely keep you busy!!

by nikki10, Sep 24, 2007 09:21PM

To: baby4red

Yes they keep me on my toes I have them and my three boys so ages 1,2,4,8,13 wow this week has been sooooo busy.. really you should check into it, go to odjfs.state.oh.us/oapl/query.asp and check it out !!! Let me know if I can help in any way

by azortho, Sep 25, 2007 12:08AM

To: kh808

Hi there,
How are you holding up. I'm hoping BFP for you on Wednesday. Good luck.

by azortho, Sep 25, 2007 12:10AM

How are you doing? Have you done any hpt's? I'm going crazy waiting for Friday. dh is already talking about getting a surrogate if this doesn't work out. So nervous.

by Baby-Germy, Sep 25, 2007 04:06AM

To: azortho

Dear azortho, I am too scared to do an HPT, I will wait as I think that if it is BFN then hearing and knowing it once will be tough enough to handle.... y'day was not too good, I had a lot of cramping and bad abdominal pain, so stayed mostly in bed, did nothing!!
feeling much better today, so am doing some sewing. I wish you all the luck, and keep you in my prayers and sending you positive energy!! try and relax, go to this website www.silvamindcontrol.com and check it out, I have downloaded their meditation and it helps to relax a lot. Love to you and lots of positive energy azortho!! I have gone crazy by now... 5th IVF.......so keeping positive!! Praying that you don't have to go the surrogate route and all!!
Love
Baby-Germy

by azortho, Sep 25, 2007 07:25PM

Hi there,
I don't think my earlier message went through, but I just wanted to thank you for all your support, and give you my love and prayers and positive energy. I just have such a good feeling about your test on Friday. I think the cramping could be a good sign.... implantation? That's what they told me last time I did IVF and sure enough I was pregnant. I lost the pregnancy though, but still, cramping is not necessarily a bad thing. They told me to drink tons of water to help decrease the cramping.. Well, hang in there and good luck. I really do have a good feeling about yours.
Love
azortho

by azortho, Sep 26, 2007 12:22AM

To: kh808

I was just thinking of you and wanted to wish you the best tomorrow. Good luck. Praying for BFP.

by Baby-Germy, Sep 26, 2007 04:28AM

To: azortho & kh808

Dear azortho, thank you so much for your warm wishes and support, I feel so nice to have all this support from you lovely ladies. I felt so alone b4 joining this forum, as we just moved to the UK beginning of this year (March) and when we were out here in Jan/Feb to buy a home, we registered for the IVF as this is our home for good. And everything has turned out so far very positive, because they said I would have to wait at least a year to find a donor, and boy, one turns up a week after we signed up with the correct profile - so I felt that it is destiny for us to have this kid or kids - I am so looking forward to this prg, and you give me hope, I have not had the time to go out and make any new friends, all my friends are somewhere else in the world - so this group of ladies and you as well as 40smama, made me feel so nice, I look forward to the mesg, I am sure you all understand what I am saying..... our new neighbours are nice, the lady is so sweet, she made dinner for us the day we moved into our house, so it is taking time for decorating and looking forward to positive results, do post, will pray we both get a positive and
kh808 - wish you all the best and positive energy you way from me in the UK!
Love to all of you, and better and better times!
Baby-Germy

by azortho, Sep 26, 2007 02:46PM

To: kh808

I've been thinking about you today and praying. Hoping for BFP.

by idba8mom, Sep 26, 2007 07:35PM

To: nikki10

hi nikki. I havent been on in over a week. I foundout on monday, 91707,that I am pregnant. I was veryexcited and extremely happy. After a monday dinner to celebrate (withmy family) ,my mom passedaway suddenly from a massive heart attack tuesday morning which was 91807. My entire family is still in shock. I miss her so much and it's hard to concentrate on my pregnancy. My doctor feels that there's more than one baby because my doctor HCG levelwas over 4000 last monday and it has more than doubled since. Monday I have an ultrasound for heartbeats and vital signs. nikki, I feel so lost. I want to be happy and my dream has always been to become a mother but I am sad.....

by idba8mom, Sep 26, 2007 08:08PM

thank you so much for your email. I am confused on how to feel. my mom passed away last week. best wishes to you too!

by azortho, Sep 26, 2007 11:50PM

Hi, how are you?  Gosh, what a big move for you to leave home for a different country.  I hope you like it there in the UK.  I can imagine it takes time to make new friends, but I'm glad you've got a nice neighbor.  I can't believe how fast they found you a donor.  It must definitely be a good sign.  I just know you'll get a BFP on Friday!!!  So how many hours ahead are you?  You'll already have your test results by the time I wake up on Friday morning!
I'm so ready for this to be over or for it to be the beginning of something great.  The two week wait is always the worst.  Thinking about every little thing you're feeling, and if it's signinficant.... Am I pregnant, am I going to be disappointed.  Why does it have to be so hard?
I found out something interesting today.  I called my clinic to see if surrogacy is legal in Arizona, and they said "traditional surrogacy" where the surrogate is also the egg donor is not legal.  I told her that I was wondering about a "gestational carrier", someone to carry my own embryos.  She said they do that on a case by case basis, so I'd have to talk to my doctor.  Also, according to Arizona law, the carrier of the baby is the legal parent, so after birth we will have to adopt our baby back from the gestational carrier!!  How crazy is that?  Boy, the things you learn when you become entrenched in this process.  I pray we don't have to go that route, but I guess I'll know on Friday.  How naive was I when I thought I would just get married and have kids?  Just like everyone else.
Well, it is what it is and we have to make the best of what we have.  I'm thankful for all of our blessings and hopefully one day we will have a family too.
Hang in there,
azortho

by guinness413, Sep 27, 2007 07:51AM

To: everyone

I seem to be losing some of my symptoms and not quite 7 weeks; should I be worried? I am a mess over this but don't want the doctors to think I am crazy

by Baby-Germy, Sep 27, 2007 10:09AM

To: azortho

Thank you so much for your lovely message, I have been doing well, except have a lot of pain in the lower back and feel tired, sick with a metallic taste in the mouth... otherwise, getting very nervous as well as excited for tomorrow - yeah, we are ahead of you, I am not sure how long though, I have my daughter (from previous marriage) studying in Toronto, she is 6 hours ahead of us, I talk to her everyday! what part of Arizona are you, I have been there many times and summer 1993, spent 3 months there, my best friend lives in Chandler, but we are no longer b/f - we fell out in 2002, as I confided in her that we wanted to try have a baby, and she told every other friend - my husband does not have any kids, it took his family quite a while to accept me, as well as decide to try and have a kid, never mind, I only hope that all will be well for us, he is a great man, as he cares for my daughter as his own - and we r really good together! We have lived in many countries - I have lived in Dubai for 20 odd years, met my hubby(No.2) there and then lived in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Houston-US, Dubai and now back in the UK (our home) but having lived out of here, I don't hv any friends here, will have to make new friends!! I think we will have a time difference of 7 or 8 hours! I talk to my clinic nurse and she said, the test will be tomorrow, but they will only let me know the next day!! Gosh it is killing me - wish you and I a very positive Day tomorrow!! take care rest up - and know that I will be thinking of yu and praying for yu!! Lots of Hugs and Love.
Baby-Germy(Gemma)

by azortho, Sep 27, 2007 01:02PM

Hi Gemma,
I can't believe they won't tell you the same day. Boy, it's just always hurry up and wait! My clinic will call me in the afternoon. I had a rough night last night, very nauseated, and couldn't breathe. It could just be all the medication though. I am really scared of being disappointed, so I'm not getting my hopes up. I can't believe all the places you've lived. I'm from Houston originally, but moved to Chandler with my husband five years ago. We really like it here, except all of my family is back in Houston, so I still consider Houston my home. My husband and I hope to go to Dubai someday. I am so fascinated by all the man-made islands and that big hotel, the burj-al-arab! It looks amazing. One of my friends just moved there, although she likes it, I think it's been a bit of an adjustment. Are you from the United States originally? Where in Houston did you live. I'm from Sugar Land. Too bad about your best friend. You know, I don't even tell anyone anymore that I'm going through fertility treatment, because I just don't think people who have not experienced it understand. It some sort of juicy gossip that they spread around and before you know it, the whole town knows. It happened to me the first time I did IVF, everyone found out I got pregnant, then everyone found out that I miscarried, and people kept asking me if I would try again, or what's my problem that I can't get pregnant. This time around no one knows, expcept for my family and my best friend, whose done IVF herself.
Well, I'm going to head out... lunch with some friends, then spending the afternoon with my best friend, watch some TV tonight, go to bed, and tomorrow will be here before I know it.
Praying for us both. Thank you so much for your support and prayers. It means alot to me to have someone to talk to who's going through the same thing.
Talk to you later,
azortho

by Baby-Germy, Sep 27, 2007 03:25PM

To: azortho

Dear azortho,
I feel so exhausted, thank you for writing, I will write back tomorrow in detail - we lived on Bering Drive cross Westheimer near the Galleria area - Yes, I know Sugar Land very well, my husband works with Schlumberger its the 2nd biggest employer after Halliburton.... well I will go to bed, and pray all will be positive for us tomorrow - will write more when I am fresh up - I have to be at the clinic at 8:30am - I hope they let me know by the afternoon!! Love and hug always!
Baby-Germy(Gemma)

by azortho, Sep 27, 2007 07:47PM

To: all

Does anyone know what some early pregnancy symptoms would be during the two week wait. My pregnancy test is tomorrow. I don't know if some of the symptoms I've been feeling are from pregnancy or progesterone.

by idba8mom, Sep 27, 2007 08:59PM

To: azortho

For me, I felt tired, had swollen and sore breast,cramping a few days after the transfer, dizziness and took several pregnancy tests a couple of days before my beta and were all positive results. but the progesterone could cause the symptoms as well. good luck to you!

by azortho, Sep 27, 2007 09:28PM

To: idba8mom

Thanks for your response and good wishes. My breasts just started getting really swollen about three days ago, and since yesterday I've been really tired. I'm too scared to do an hpt, even though dh really wants me to. Beta tomorrow 8 am. I hope these aren't just progesterone symptoms.

by azortho, Sep 28, 2007 12:14AM

Dear Gemmy,
Well, I'm going to bed now. One more day over. My test is at 8 am. I guess you'll be waking up soon to go to the clinic. Post when you're done. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Good luck!! I hope we both have something ot celebrate tomorrow.
azortho

by azortho, Sep 28, 2007 09:29AM

Leaving for the clinic now. I am so nervous. I'm sure you already did your test and are probably waiting for results now. Good luck. Thinking of you.
Love,
azortho

by Baby-Germy, Sep 28, 2007 10:36AM

To: azortho

My Dear azortho,
It is 4.35pm here, with a heavy heart I am letting you know that we were not successful....I have not been able to speak..... as I was really hoping that I could give my DH some good news today, with all the pg symptoms and all... Have no words to say anything simply feeling sadness all around me! Hope you have a good result, praying for you and thinking of you! all my love, will write more - if you go on to my profile, pick my blog address and please write to me, I want to talk to someone other than my DH, I am sure you know what I am saying.... Love & hugs always!
Baby-germy(Gemma)

by azortho, Sep 28, 2007 11:34AM

Dearest Gemmy,
Oh no! I am crying right now. I am so so so so sorry. I feel really sick right now. Oh, I wish I could say something to ease your pain. I'll write to you on your blog in a little bit... I gotta stop crying first. My heart is so heavy.
azortho

by emibrasil, Sep 28, 2007 05:53PM

Hello everyone. I am totally new here. I am 29. I going tru my 1st IFV. My transfer was 9/22. My beta test is Monday 10/01. I am doing HPT since day 3 after my transfer and all HPTs were negative.
I am felling very sad/depressed right now. Do you all think I still have any hope? Deep inside I think I won't have + beta on Monday.
Any comments plz.
All your messages are amanzing. I glad I found you girls.

by azortho, Sep 29, 2007 12:27AM

Dearest Gemma,
I tried to post on your blog, but I don't think I know how.  Please check your blog and let me know if you got my message.  I really want to talk to you.  I had bad news today too with my beta... BFN again.  I've done 3 IVF's and one frozen transfer.  Like you, I really wanted to give DH some good news today.  He is so disappointed, and my mom started crying when I told her.  She's really depressed because of all this.  I feel for you, Gemma, I wish I could say something to make you feel better.  It's so difficult.  Every time you think this time will be different.  It will happen for us this time.  You keep getting BFN's and meanwhile everyone around you is getting pregnant every time you turn around.  It's not fair, but I guess it is what it is.
I'm so thankful to God for everything he's blessed us with, and I just know that we WILL have a family.
Gemma, I'm probably going to try again with the frozen embryos that I have.  You should do the same.  It's a simple procedure compared to IVF, and you it might work next time.  You have the embryos right?
I'm sorry, I'm just trying to stay positive.
Please post, and tell me if I did the blog thing right.
Thinking of you,
azortho

by azortho, Sep 29, 2007 12:40AM

To: all

Hi everyone,
I had a BFN beta today.  3 IVF's, 2 miscarriages, countless IUI's, and this time FET.  I'm 32, DH 38, TTC our first for the past 3 years.  This sucks so bad.  It's taken everything out of me.  I would love to hear some success stories from people who've tried multiple times like me.  I have frozen embryos left, but want to make sure that for my next transfer, the doctors do everything right, becasue I'm just not sure that I was on enough medication.  I wasn't even on the progesterone injections like I've always been after a fresh cycle (at a different clinic).
I don't know, if anyone can send some words of encouragment and or advice, I would appreciate it.
For all of you waiting for beta and wondering about symptoms, I have to say that Progesterone can really fool you.  I had swollen tender breasts for several days before beta, I was nauseated, felt tired, had cramps.  Anyway, DH was convinced I was pregnant.  My HPT 6 days post transfer was negative.  My best friend who just did an FET had a positive HPT only 5dpt, and had practically no symptoms before beta.  She had a beta of over 200.
Well, go figure.  I gotta figure out my next step.
Good luck everyone.

by Baby-Germy, Sep 29, 2007 02:53AM

To: azortho, ferrao23@yahoo.com

My Dear, Dear azortho, Oh, you suffering, like me.... I feel so very sorry, I could not sleep at all last night, we were both tossing and turning... I know how hard it is, and I can feel your pain, remember God loves us, and possibly it is what he has chosen for us on this cycle. I know it is hard, and you are trying to keep positive and all, I pray for you - you are young and it will happen for you. I did not get any blog from you on my blog - I would love to talk to you privately, as when I got pregnant in 2005 naturally, I followed this book and did everything that was asked - and bang we were successful, but then I m/c at 16weeks - so even if one gets a BFP, you are not completely out of the woods. Have the Doc's don't immune testing for you, as well as the NK cell test. On another forum, one of the ladies suggested to look up Dr. Sher's Clinic in Las Vegas (SIRM), if it is not very inconvenient, have a look!!
I give you a hug and big hug and hope that you pain will ease away and God will send you some path with lots of children.
I have tears in my eyes, I have given my e-mail address here, so when you wake up, do e-mail me, I will go look for the book, so that I can mail it to you by snail mail. Lots and lots of Hugs to you, our fight is not over - our hearts are crying, but I know that we will cross the barrier and have a family! Love and Hugs always, Gemma

by Baby-Germy, Sep 29, 2007 05:13AM

To: azortho

by azortho, Sep 29, 2007 11:39AM

Dear Gemma,
Thank you so much for your supportive words.  Like you, I just tossed and turned all night.  You never get used to that darn negative.  I just have to believe that God has some kids in mind for us, and that when the time is right he will send them to us.  No, our fight is not over.  I was really upset about your negative result yesterday, I've been telling my best friend about you, she has also been through this, and she really felt bad when I told her of your negative.  Her thoughts are with you also.  We have to keep fighting Gemma.
DH and I are going out of town, just north of here for the weekend.  At least we have each other, and he's a really good guy.  I wanted this more for him than for me, actually.  And, for my mom.  She's been crying since yesterday, and has a migraine today.  Poor mom.  She feels so bad for us.
I will definitely get the testing done that you recommended.  I feel like because of my age, the doctors don't take me seriously, and I've been to several clinics.  They all tell me that I'm young and have no problems.  Well, 4 unsuccessful IVF's later, I would say there's a problem!
Gemma, I really want to talk to you, but your e-mail didn't come through.  Here's mine: ***@****  Please write.
Don't give up, thinking of you, and lots of hugs your way.

by azortho, Sep 29, 2007 11:40AM

To: Baby-Germy azortho@msn.com

OK that's my e-mail. I guess they block it on the post.
azortho

by azortho, Sep 29, 2007 11:42AM

Wow, this is difficult to do. The first part of my e-mail address is azortho, the same as my sign in name on this post, then the "At" symbol and then msn.com

by julie76, Sep 29, 2007 03:06PM

To: emibrasil

Hi, I haven't posted anything in a little while because I am still holding my breath since my positive beta about 2 weeks ago. I had negative HPT's until 1-2 days before my beta. Do not be alarmed. And when I finally got a positive (1-2 days before my beta) the line was so faint I felt I almost imagined it. When I finally did my beta my HCG level was only 51 which is only 1 point over a positive preg. Now my levels are soaring at 4500! I have tried for 2 years, I am 31 and this too was my first IVF (after a couple IUI's). Just hang in there and I will keep my fingers crossed for a positive....it is definitely still a possibility.

by 40smama, Sep 29, 2007 03:38PM

To: irbypharm@

Gemma - I posted a private message to you and wanted to see if you got it. The rest of my e-mail is hotmail.com if you ever want to talk that way. I'm so sorry for your bfn - I was really surprised at the result. If you ever need to talk to someone, please don't hesitate to write! - Jennifer

by emibrasil, Sep 29, 2007 05:07PM

To: Julie 76

Thanks for your words. I got another negative HPT this morning but I am trying to keep positive.(7 dpt)
My beta test is Monday so until then I will wait.
CONGRATULATIONS and God bless you, your baby and your husband all the way through.

by loganslove, Sep 30, 2007 07:38PM

To: all

I so need some advice. Third ivf cycle, this one with donor, no hcg. 3dpt of 5dt in afternoon I got a very faint positive hpt. Tested again next morning, 4dpt with neg results. Decided to test again that afternoon, neg again. How could I get a false positive without hcg shot and is it possible that I just happened to get really concentrated urine with the + and I can still be preg? This is driving me crazy. Been ten years, five surgerys, and three cycles. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Baby-Germy, Oct 01, 2007 04:40AM

To: azortho and 40smama

Sorry, I did not check my posts since Friday, as on Saturday, night I started to bleed, it got so out of hand, I had to be rushed to the hospital, I have been back this morning, and have been asked to take complete bed rest - Jennifer, I got your message, and azortho, so, so sorry, I did not get back to you, I will write to both of you privately, once I feel a bit better - I was really banking on this time - big time!! and feel very low, hope all the tests next week show something... as they always come out positive, and it beats the **** out of me!!! and its very annoying........sorry to mourn about it!! azortho, hope you are holding up, and doing well, we still have a chance with our FET's - I have made a promise to myself come what may, I will not give up.... Love to the both of you and big hugs!
Gemma

by cords, Oct 01, 2007 11:56AM

To: all

I have been reading all of your experiences and they have helped me soo much!

I had my embryo transfer 09/23/07, and decided to do a HPT yesterday 09/30/07 because I was sure I was pregnant. It read negative, now I am very upset. I am hoping it was just to early!

by Baby-Germy, Oct 02, 2007 10:08AM

To: azortho, 40smama

Hi my dear friends,
I am feeling much better since the weekend, and wrote to both of you through my e-mail address which is at yahoo with my name ferrao23 - hope you all got it, do send me an ack if you hv received it!
Love & Hugs
Gemma

by julie76, Oct 02, 2007 09:13PM

To: emibrasil

Thank you for your thoughts and kind words. I wish the best for you too. I am assuming you had your beta?

Be well no matter what the results, this is your first time and many people take at least 2.

Post a comment only if you wish. All best.

by Murreme, Oct 03, 2007 07:36AM

To: azortho

Hi...I wanted to respond to your post/question. I have gone through 4 fresh cycles and 1 FET and had a BFP on the frozen attempt. Did they take your Embies to day 5 on the frozen? Have you ever made it to blast? I never made it to blast with fresh, only 2 w/frozen 1 took. Have been spotting/bleeding for 11 days. Dr says ok, but always a concern. Was on bedrest for 1wk and now am able to work with lots of rest and fluids. I am now on 1cc IM progesterone and 2 vag. inserts of progesterone a day. Also I use Vivelle patches, changing every other day. Also used Lupron at the start w/BC pills. Not as much injectable medication as a fresh, but they are used for an extended amount of time. I hope this answers your question and I wish you the best. I have been where you are and it is not fair.....I know. My heart is still heavy with the current state of my pg. I am almost 7wks, and hopeful.

by azortho, Oct 06, 2007 11:29AM

To: Murreme

Thank you so much for your response. I love this site not only for the helpful advice and information but also for the support that you get. My appointment with RE is next week, and I'm going to ask him if I should have been on more progesterone. It was my first time with this RE for my FET (I had my embryos shipped to his office). For my 3 previous fresh cycles, I was always on 1cc progesterone IM, and vivelle patches, just like you, plus the vaginal progesterone cream. This time only progesterone cream twice a day. I don't feel like that was enough, and that maybe they didn't take my cycle very seriously.
Good luck to you and your pregnancy. So wonderful to be successful after all of your tries!
Thanks again for the response.
azortho

by Tresa4life, Oct 06, 2007 07:51PM

To: Everyone

I have read all the comment I had my transfer on 10/2 and I take my beta on 10/11. I took two hpt and they both was neg on 10/4 and 10/5. Which is two and three days since transfer. I am not really worried just wondering is there hope??? I had 2-blastocyst transfer and they where very good embroys. I produce 23 eggs 16 mature and 13 fertilize. I really don't see why wouldn't they implant I do have some soreness and bloating and cramping as if my cycle is coming. I get nervous, I even get some discharge white muscus like. I am constipated a lot, and fequently going to urine. I hope some one can tell me this is normal. I hav ebeen trying fot 6 years. I really am emotionally drained. I have had three ectopics and now I am just waiting for this one to just bring hope and blessing to me and my husband. Can any one relate and give me some since of hope.
best of God's blessing for everyone of you all!!!! I have learn to trust God and not the hpt, nor the doctors it is his will for us all to become a mother or father...
Can anyone tell me what do BFN means!!!

by rfrost, Oct 07, 2007 01:18AM

To: Baby-Germy, azortho and idba8mom

To Baby-Germy and azortho - my heart goes out to both of you. All this struggle, effort, hope and need to mother has us all hoping with each other. When people who have so much of themselves to give, have such a difficult time - what's that say? I think it says we are meant for something on the horizon - whether it is the next IVF or the adoption. My best friend said, "You'll be a mother. Somehow. You were meant to be a mother." I think that is true for every sigle one of us. Otherwise, why would we go through all this poking, prodding, weight gain, sickness and shots, plus researching things late at night on the Internet, reading more books on fertility than Stephen King could ever write, and posting messages back and forth in a community where joining the club is difficult - but the women there are the strongest, most remarkable women I know.

"Hang in there," just doesn't say it sometimes. Be strong and stay true. I find after so long without caffeine, alcohol, and all the other no-no's through this process, a martini followed by a large cup of coffee the next day can't hurt : ) Talk about your stress reliever ; )

To idba8mom. I cry for your loss. There are people in our life who, when they are gone, change who we are. How to live in a world without your mother? Especially such a quick and horrific loss on the news of such joy. Life really reaches out and slaps the moment right out of you sometimes. I was raised by my grandmother (and my mom). When I lost her last year it seemed like all my goals changed and it was the moment I knew - really, finally knew - family was so precious. Things aren't as bright without her here to share it all. So I wish I could change history for you because I know it is such a part of you now it seems like a day won't go by without missing her every second. It does get better. It doesn't get easier. But all the love from your family will help you along your way. I wish you the best of luck with your pregnancy and I don't have to tell you your mom would want you to relish each and every one of the joys that will come along with this pregnancy.

Lots of hope and luck to all!!

by faith092207, Oct 08, 2007 05:45PM

To: all

I came across this website just when I was going totally crazy thinking of ways to find out whether or not my transfer had been successful. I can't thank you all enough for all your posts! They have helped me very much!
I did my second IVF on 9/22. The doctor transferred 4 embryos. I did 4 pregnancy tests from 10/01to 10/04 and they all came positive. I had my blood test scheduled for 10/4 and the results were also positive. The nurse told me I had 98 (beta???). I was SO HAPPY. Today I went for the second blood test and the number went up to 250 (Beta I guess) but they expected that number to be higher than that so I am now back to feeling worried and sad. I keep on praying to God that my levels are higher this coming Thursday. This is such an emotional roller coaster!!! I hope God helps me and everyone going through this difficult situation.
Thanks.

by cam3109, Oct 08, 2007 06:16PM

To: all

I had transfer done on 26 of Sept, I have done home pregancy test for the last 5 days and all I have been postive, does this mean I can really be pregnant, I do my blood test in the morning, does anyone have any postive advice for me.

by faith092207, Oct 08, 2007 07:28PM

To: cam3109

cam3109 I can only say that, in my case, the 4 home pregnancy test I did four days before my blood test came back positive and the blood test was also positive, there are different experiences in this forum but my home pregnancy test seemed to be a good sign. I wish you the best of luck.

faith092207

by sadieslim, Oct 09, 2007 04:29AM

To: all

hello all I am new to this site I had my embryo transfer done yesterday I had had 7 eggs all fertilised and two of them were of a good grade apparently. The rest hopefully will be frozen and we find out tomorrow about that. My question really is should I feel any different yet? as I absoloutely do not I spent most of last night wondering if they were even in there I think the whole experience is very surreal. My dh is not the most supportive and prefers not to discuss it with me he thinks we should just be quietly confident. I am 37 and have blocked tubes plus partner had problems too. anyway just looking for a bit of support over the next eleven days as I already feel like i am going out of my mind.

by Tresa4life, Oct 09, 2007 06:04AM

To: sadieslim

I know what you are feeling and I just had my transfer on 2nd and I had 8 blastocyst which was graded excellent they put back two. We did not freeze any we trusted God that the two we will be working with will be great. I did not feel anything the first couple of days, as the days started to go by I did start having swollen boobies, urine a lot and cramping like crazy. This site here has help me with that, cause I was going crazy as well. I have been taking a pregnant test everyday and it has all been neg until this morning I saw the first pink line I tell you the overwhelm feeling just swept me off my feet. I thank God 6 years of trying and I am 38 as of yesterdy so I just knew I need a breakthrew and some since of hooe, so to answer your question don't get discourage and trust God..
God blessing on your pregnancy ( start claiming it and speaking it even when you doubt )

by cam3109, Oct 09, 2007 10:19AM

I sure hope my blood work this moring comes back to say postive, like the hpt has been saying. I took another one this morning and it was postive and the + was darker this time, so now I'm home waiting for the Dr, to call me to hopefully give me good news. This is my first time and they transferred two embroys. They only reterived four eggs and two were bad.

Cam3109

by sweetmomma02, Oct 09, 2007 10:26AM

To: everyone

Hi I'm fairly new to this board lost of looking not much posting...So I had a FET of 3 blasts 1grade1 2grade2, on 10/2, my blood test isnt til Thrus but I gave into the temtation of POAS, I used the digital EPT, it said pregnant!!! I used another one this morning different brand, very very faint line. DH is driving me nuts he is so excited, I just don't wanna him to get his hopes up too high.

We still have a mountain to climb, but the positive test is a good sign right??? This is my first FET but 3rd egg transfer total, never had positive test before???

by sadieslim, Oct 09, 2007 11:38AM

To: Tresa4life

Thank you for your comments I really appreciate it. I will just be keeping my fingers crossed and staying hopeful. Congrats on your lovely news from this morning it all sounds very positive and I wish you all the best. I too have been trying for exactly six years so we appear to have a little in common. This is my first try at ivf so I am obviously still in the dark about how to feel right now. Good luck with everything and god bless.

by faith092207, Oct 09, 2007 04:58PM

To: cam3109

Keep the faith. I really can't wait to hear the positive news. I could be wrong but, as I said before, your situation seems similar to mine so I expect your blood test to come back positive too.
I am going for my third blood test tomorrow and I am REALLY hoping that the Beta number continues to increase. For me to find out that there is a pregnancy was incredible and emotional news but now I worry about whether or not the embryo/s will continue to evolve nicely. This whole process is so intense.
Best of luck and keep the faith. God always does what's best for us.

faith092207

by cam3109, Oct 09, 2007 05:13PM

Hi, thank for all the postive information. I went and did my blood work at 7:30 and by 10:00 they called and told me I'm pregnant, my level was 130. I will go in for another one in two days. I can't belive this is really happeing to me, our first try, its awesome. I have not told anyone yet and I'm bursting at the seams to tell someone but I can't until my husband knows, he is in Iraq so he is sleeping right now, so when he wakes up he will get the news in an email and then we can tell everyone, I wanted him to be the first to know. Keep me posted on how you are doing and I will do the same. I wish you and everyone else the best. Is this your first try at IVF?

by faith092207, Oct 09, 2007 06:31PM

To: cam3109

Congratulations!!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!

This was my second IVF/ICSI. This time around I produced 31 eggs and 25 were fully matured but only 4 fertilized. My husband's fertility problem is pretty bad but we got a few good sperms there :-) The doctor transferred all 4 embryos. My blood test came back with a 98 level, the second blood test was 250 (they expected it to be higher although the doctor also said that the levels can duplicate in between 48-72 hours so we don't need to worry yet). I hope my levels are a lot higher tomorrow.
I got some pretty good info on this website too: http://www.stages-in-pregnancy.com/beta-levels-in-early-pregnancy.html.
I have also been told that the true indication of what's happening is confirmed with the internal ultrasound is done (week 6 I think) regardless of the levels....I don't know, the more I read the more confused I get. I have done everything in my power to make my husband's dream come true. It's also a beautiful dream for me because I love him so much but I was blessed with a wonderful daughter 10 years ago so I don't have the level of frustration I would probably have if I did not have any children. My husband and his parents are absolutely thrilled with the news and I hope to God everything evolves well.

Keep up the great work! I am sure your husband is going to be SO HAPPY when he gets the news!
I will keep you posted.

faith092207 (My name is Silvia)

by cam3109, Oct 11, 2007 03:06PM

Thanks! My husband is so excited. I got my levels back today for the second blood test and my levels were 377 so they doubled and so over that. Now I wait 6 weeks and have my first ultra sound done. I can't wait. Now I just have to get through the progestrone shots, I have to give them to myself and its not easy. I agree with you, about the more you read the more you get confused, I have read so much I think I'm drving myself crazy. So how are things going for you? How far along are you? What state do you live in?

Cam3109 (Christy)

by faith092207, Oct 12, 2007 10:05AM

To: cam3109

Christy,
I had responded to your last post but I don't see it on the forum.
I am very happy for you. Your levels are increasing like crazy. Congratulations!
I had my blood test done this last Wednesday and the levels went up to 396 so they are still not where they are supposed to be. I had another blood test done today but I don't have the results yet. In any case, I will go for the ultrasound on Wednesday and I will know for sure whether or not my pregnancy is a good one.
Again, I am VERY happy for you and your husband.
Silvia

by faith092207, Oct 12, 2007 10:07AM

To: cam3109

Christy, I forgot to respond to your question. I had my transfer done on 9/22. I live in PA but I am originally from Spain.

Keep in touch!

by cam3109, Oct 13, 2007 12:08AM

I wish you all the best for you and your husband. Keep me posted on what your ultrasound shows. Mine was four days after yours. I guess we will have to keep each other posted on our progress throughout our pregancy. I live in Washington, but from California, and I would love to move back there. Did you get your blood test back from today?

Christy

by mccrayz, Oct 13, 2007 05:04AM

To: all hopefuls and successfuls

we had out et done on 10/11. er yielded 7 grade A embryos and they all were fertilized. neither i nor DH have any infertility problems except for the fact that i decided to play god and get my tubes tied after 3rd child. we had a TR done over a year ago but nothing happened so we decided to try ivf. our DR saids it's probably tubal defect due to the TR process. we had 3 embryos xferred and 4 frzn. our hbt is 10/24. wow, that seems like an eternity. i've been cramping since the day after and today. i'm also experiencing blackouts. the blackouts and cramping were common during my last pregnancy. has anyone else with a positive ivf cycle experienced any such symptoms? any suggestions on getting through the 2ww without losing your mind? DH does not want me lifting a finger to do anything. i am off from work until the hbt but i think i might have to go in just to get past these days. during the first week on progesterone, i had really sore breasts and really bloated. now i'm not bloated anymore and my breast soreness have been reduced to nipples. but my lower belly(abdomen) directly above uterus is so tender that i cannot have any pressure on it. anyone experience that also? well plz any words of advice or wisdom would be very helpful. DH and i are hoping for triplets. he's already treating me as if i'm 6 months pregnant.......lol

by faith092207, Oct 13, 2007 10:52AM

To: cam3109

Hi Christy,

unfortunately the results from the blood test yesterday showed 512 so they are now pretty sure that there is something wrong. I am devastated and so is my husband. We have not told his parents yet but I know that when we talk to them on Wednesday they are also going to be devastated. My father in law is 72 years old and the only thing he wants is to hold a grandchild before he closes his eyes (that's what he always prays for).
I would have preferred to have a negative pregnancy result than to have a 'bad' pregnancy.
I will keep you posted.

Silvia

by cam3109, Oct 13, 2007 05:11PM

Hi Silvia,

I'm so sorry about your news, I will keep you in my thoughts and I hope it works out for you and your husband. My farther in law is also 72 and he is waiting to hold is first baby grandchild, his parents are so thrilled, I can't imagine having to tell thim it did not work. I have a 14 year old but he is not my husbands. I see how you feel about having a negative result, its very hard to go through, you wait and get excited and then the downfall of it. It's hard. I keep praying that I can get through this pregancy and everything will be fine. This is not an easy thing to go through that is forsure. Please keep me posted and I will be thinking of you and hoping yours and your husbands dreams come true.

Christy

by faith092207, Oct 14, 2007 03:00PM

To: cam3109

Thank you Christy. You are very kind.

Our situations are similar. I have a 10 year old daughter from my first marriage and my husband treats her like his own but I know him and his family would love to have their own child. I have done everything I could do and now it's all in the hands of God. I will probably take a three month break and then I will try again but I told my husband that he must quit smoking, take vitamins, etc in order to try to improve fertilization rate. Last time I produced 31 eggs, 25 fully matured but only 4 fertilized. The last thing in my mind is to make him feel bad about his condition but after all the sacrifice I have done this year I am getting a bit upset when I see that he has not quit smoking yet.
Some doctors say smoking increase male infertility and some doctors say it does not matter but we will never know whether the condition improves or not unless he tries it.
I keep on praying that I am one of those cases with low hcg levels and healthy pregnancy but I doubt it. I will let you know what they tell me on Wednesday.
I wish you a very healthy pregnancy.
Silvia

by cam3109, Oct 14, 2007 09:15PM

Silvia,

My husband treats my son like his own, but the same thing with your husbands family they would live to have their own child. I will keep you in my thoughts that you will get good news on Wednesday. I hope you do. We only had four to work with, we were going to freeze the remaining but there was nothing left over. So if it don't work out for us this time which I hope it does, then we will have to do it all over again, its so emotional and stressful and very expensive. Take care, and let me know what you find out, I wish you all the best.

Christy

by faith092207, Oct 15, 2007 03:59PM

To: cam3109

Thanks Christy.
I will keep you posted. I spoke with the nurse today because I did not know whether or not it was even worth it to continue with the progesterone and she told me that they can't just go by the levels and that they can only confirm things with the baseline ultrasound so until things are confirmed I have to continue with the progesterone and the pre-natal vitamins. I guess she gave me some hope. I read about people with low raising levels having with good pregnancies and healthy babies so may be I am one of those.....this is so stressful....

How are you feeling?
I bet you can't wait for your first ultrasound? Will you husband be back soon?

As always, best wishes.
Silvia

by cam3109, Oct 15, 2007 09:32PM

Hi Silvia,

Well after obessing all weekend about my numbers, I had the Dr. put me in for another blood test and my numbers cam back at 2780 or somthing right in that area. I just want my ultrasound to get here. I take it on the 13 of November. I'm going to go crazy by then. You are right its so stressful. My husband will not be back until January or Febuary, its hard going through this alone. I hate take those shots, I'm so black and blue. Well at least you talked to the nurse today and she gave you so more hope. Let me know how things are going. Best wishes to you!!!

Christy

by faith092207, Oct 16, 2007 08:05AM

To: cam3109

Christy,

don't worry about your numbers my friend. Your levels are looking great. Everything is going to be wonderful for you, you'll see.
I have my baseline ultrasound done tomorrow because they need to see what's going on (based on the levels they're worried) I hope I am OK but I am prepared for the worst.
This whole process is tough so I can imagine how hard it is to go through it with your husband being away. Think about from a positive side, when he gets back you'll have a nice belly to show him :-)

I will keep you posted.
Don't stress, you're going to have a normal and wonderful pregnancy! You may have twins!
Silvia

by pray4us, Oct 17, 2007 02:27PM

To: mccrazy and all

I am having the same symptons with cramping and sore breast the first few days. I haven't felt that I was going to the bathroom that much more but I am going. A few others have reported the same feelings. I took my HCG shot 10/5, ET 10/7 (16 eggs), 10 matured, 9 fertilized. On 10/10 3 8 CM (2 compacting) embryos were implanted. I am currently battleing with to test ot not to test. I read in an earlier posting here that the HCG shot stays in your system up to 14 days which will be Fri 10/19. I am scheduled for my pregnancy test 10/22. SHould I try to start testing now or should I wait? It looks like from this forum it can go either way.

by Panda404, Oct 18, 2007 05:24PM

Dear All,
I have been reading this thread and I am amazed at how much it is helping me cope. I am on day 4 after transfer (2 transferred on Sunday 10/14.) Everything has gone great so far...and yet today I cannot stop crying! What the heck is happening to me? I know that it has alot to do with some disappointments I have had lately. I got divorced from a terrible marriage after hanging on because I wanted a child so badly. Since then I have been blessed by finding the most wonderful new dh who loves me and wants to have children. I am 42 and I have no tubes. But all the tests showed favorably---plenty of eggs, 5 embryos to choose from (3 frozen). I did great with the stim shots, ultrasounds, everything else. I was responding so well I was really starting to hope. Now, today, for no apparrent reason my mind has gone completely nuts. My boobs are killing me and my belly looks like the Pillsbury dough boy. I am frantically waiting for a sign...implantation spotting? Cramps? but nothing's happening. So I am cracking up a little I guess. I called the clinic--the nurse said that the swollen breasts and belly were good signs. What in the world did she mean???? Progesterone can do those things, right? Sorry to vent, I read these posts and it seems like this group is pretty good on wise counsel--which I could use right now.

by pray4us, Oct 19, 2007 10:08AM

To: Panda404

I have been feeling the same way. My BPT is Monday and I am SOOO confused. I took a HPT yesterday and it appeared like I had a very faint plus sign. I was not sure if that is my eyes playing tricks on me because I want to be pregnant. Then I read a few of these forums that say the test could be wrong. This forum has helped me feel not so alone. Let me know if you need to vent again because this has helped me. I also got emotional about 2 days after my implantation. Then came the crankyness and now the worry!

by cam3109, Oct 19, 2007 10:20AM

Hi Silvia,

I just wanted to check on you and to see how you are doing and if you had your ultrasound done. I have been thinking of you and hoping it all went well for you.

Christy

by MAR13, Oct 19, 2007 10:38AM

I think that this is really good - go get your blood test asap and I am hoping that this is BFP ;-) If you had first test negative and 2nd positive - it is not related to your trigger shot - that means it was out of our system the first time you tested - so I will be postive about the results.

by faith092207, Oct 19, 2007 07:17PM

To: cam3109

Hi Christy,
sorry I have not posted before but it's been a few difficult days.
I was so worried to have an ectopic pregnancy that when they told me I did not have an ectopic pregnancy I was super happy. The doctor told me that the embryo had actually attached to the uterus BUT unfortunately the size (along with the levels I had been having) indicated that it was an empty sac. I tried to be as positive as I could and I kept telling my husband that at least we now know the pregnancy is possible and it can attach to the uterus and we're step closer. It's been hard but considering that I was expecting the worst (like pregnancy in the tubes or some where else) I was relieved to know that my body will take care of the empty sac through my period. They don't even think I will need a D&C.
Mu husband started the pill to help him quit smoking today and I believe that next time around (probably February) things will go perfect.
How are you feeling? I hope you are doing great and please keep me posted on your progress so I know what to expect if I get to that point.
Silvia

by cam3109, Oct 20, 2007 06:46PM