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Cramps after IVF egg transfer and the 2ww?
Cramps after IVF egg transfer and the 2ww?
by L J, Feb 08, 2007 12:00AM
Anyone going through the 2ww?
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So glad I found you!! I wish they would have given us some type of warning before they blocked us. We had such an awesome support group. Well, I'm sure we can start another one! Take Care.
I went to the doctors yesterday, and I got to see the heartbeats! They said everything looks great, only I feel sick morning, noon, and night. Hopefully that get better once I am off the Progesterone.
I hope everyone is doing well.
Take care,
Lisa
Hope everyone is doing well. I am now in the dreaded wait for AF to keep moving on!
Toni- embrace the hugeness momma. That's great about the ultrasound. I have to get used to your name. I've always been callin ya mommy2sel :)
Lisa - Hopefully your morning sickness will be over in a week or so. Sorry it's bad :( But that's great you say the heartbeats!
LJ- YEAH girl. That's so cool that you've started. First out of the gate between us 3. You're making me get even more exited for me appointment with new RE on the 21st. Yeah.
Audrey- hey girl. I'm so sick of this Jersey cold, I'm visiting my mom, grandma, Aunt and cousin in Florida in 3 weeks. Yep, I'm gonna take a long weekend and get some warm sun in my blood. I'm looking forward to it. I'll leave DH home for the long weekend b/c hey, let's face it, I think he'd rather be at the mall shopping than we 3 generations of girls chit chatting all weekend :)
Chat soon!
How are you doing? I know it is so difficult after a failed cycle. Did you have any embies left over for an FET? It is so hard to decide between another cycle and adoption. I think we all want to experience carrying a child, giving birth, breast feeding etc.. Then again, with adoption, you are guaranteed a child. Please let us know what your next move will be. We will be here for support either way. Yes, amazing about that 67 year old woman...we definitely have a chance!!
Hi Nicki,
Yeah!!...so glad you found us. I was feeling down like I had lost a good friend. I was telling DH, "How am I going to go through my 2ww without my girls"! Awesome you're gonna get some fun in the sun. Have a fabulous time!
Hey Lisa,
I'm so glad that you and the babies are doing well. Thanks so much for keeping in touch...you new Mommies give us all hope!!
Mommy2Selena, I am sure it's just the hormones getting you down. Not too much time left in taking them, remember pregnant women are beautiful. Especially ones who carry the miracle of twins.
Debbi - I thought about adoption too - and everyone told me that if I put in for adoption I would end up pregnant (I guess that happens for a lot of people). I wanted to start the process, but my husband wasn't on board at the time (now he says he would adopt if I wanted to later). It's a hard choice to make and I wish you the best of luck.
Has anyone's hasband freaked out about the thought of having twins? My husband is a twin himself, and he's happy we're having twins, but now he's trying to make me sell our house! I love our house and I don't want to move, but he's worried about me not being able to work. Has anyone elses husband been this worried? Or is this just my luck:)
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for all of you that are starting a new cycle next month - that's so exciting!
The worst part about this whole thing is that we've been trying for 2 years to get pregnant, and now that I am I feel miserable because I'm so sick. There are so many things that I want to be out doing and I can't. I'm hoping that all this goes away in a few weeks!
I think my husband has calmed down about the house situation - I guess the thought of twins and me not working really scared him - poor guy:)
Sorry to have rambled on so much. I hope everyone is doing well.
Lisa
LJ- how's it going? You're on the meds now right? How are you feeling with the bronchitas? Hopefully better.
Audrey- what's up with you? You getting ready for April? Hope so!! It's exciting for us three again.
I've been desperately trying to find information on foods to thicken the uterine lining. I know acupuncture helps with this and i do intend to do it again this go around but last time my lining was the same as with the first. I really think that this is the issue with me. Ok i'm self diagnosing I know, but besides pineapple, have any of you heard of foods to eat to thiken the lining. And what's all this I hear about Gatorade. I heard from so many people that were instructed to drink lots and lots of Gatorade. Anyone know what this is about?? I'm really trying to cover ALL my bases this time. So I'm going to be asking away.
I found you. I agree that it is a delima and I still fight with both daily. I know that with donor you can control things better but also alot of agencies are careful too. I have done alot of research on this and they want their money too so the make sure most of their mothers are seeing drs. The agency I am working with says you will have a baby in 9 mo or less. Which is good as others have a list of 3 yrs and I am looking at the age thing as well. I got pregnate with Ivf easy but lost twins at 4 weeks. You have to follow your heart with this. Good luck and let us know.
Busy on the weekend working on our house so no time to post. I went to the doctor today to see about another FET (I did a live on 12/21 and an FET on 1/29 both BFN). I have two embies still frozen but they are not good and she feels only one will possibly survive. I am still going forward but not sure what will happen. She keeps wanting to do a natural cycle but my hormones are not cooperating - I think I am really sensitive to the estrogen - maybe because of my advanced age. I am also investigating a new donor with an agency recommended by my doctor. My insurance decided not to cover one of the surgeries I had to have (since it appeared to be an infertility treatment), and with that and the donor fees, I have already spent enough money to buy a really really nice Mercedes. A new donor is going to be a huge investment with no guarantees. I just wish I knew whether to proceed with it or adoption.
Rene - are you working with the adoption agency that you posted - the aactoflove? I thought maybe I would at least contact them and see what the possibilities are. Do they guarantee any specific time frames?
To the mommies of twins - I feel bad for you but not too bad! I wish I felt so sick. After all these hormones I have gained enough weight to wear maternity clothes and I'm not even pregnant! At least you have a great excuse!
We are expecting our first snow storm of the winter tomorrow night so hopefully it won't be too bad. Certainly not as cold as Michigan. Take care and talk to you all soon!
I hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to Valentine's Day, if for no other reason to than to let your spouse know how much you love them.
Debbie-age has nothing to do with responding to the hormones as I 30 with my first cycle of IVF and now 34, and every time I respond too well. Last cycle in December I was over 6000 on day 4 and 11,000 on day 9...
I hope you find the right path.
Hope Toni and Lisa are feeling a bit better, taking the hormones is almost over and you will feel better soon.
Hugs.
I have another doctors appointment on thursday hope everything is fine,
I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed for all of you still on this long hard journey, It was the longest road and the hardest road I have been on.
LJ I think I got your cold all the way here in Michigan LOL thanks for the computer virus LOL.
Funny thing I thought I would share with you ladies. Both transfers I had done I was so stressed out Like Major stress My Neice died the day I had my 3 year old daughter transfered, My mom died the month before. this transfer with the twins I was so sick with the flu it was christmas I had to due a natural cycle due to major health issues, The thing is they say stress cause you to not get PG in my case total not true.
Sorry for going on and on I don't get to talk much other than with three year old lol
BABY TWIN DUST TO YOU ALL
Toni
We started out working with act of love but hit a wall. They require that your insurance pay for the birth of the baby and ours does not so we are now working with Lifetime adoptions. They do not have a long wait either and are far less expensive. Actually they are not a adoption agency but act as a third party between birhtmother and adoptive parents. The paperwork is less as well.Hope this helps some.
I am feeling a little better today. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow, hoping that they will be able to give me something for the nausea. Last night it got so bad that I almost peed my pants at the same time - what a sight that must have been -lol.
To all of you who are going the adoption route, I wish you the best of luck. It truely is a wonderful thing to adopt,(my mom was adopted). I think it gets to the point where having a child to love is more important then where it comes from.
For all of you who are doing a FET - how does that work? I wish you guys all the best - before you know it, you'll all be pregnant!
I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentines's Day!
Lisa
I just got back from my doctor and they said everything looks great and I can go to my regular doctor in two weeks. I am so excited!
I hope everyone has a great day.
Lisa
So I go to new RE next week. Countdown!!! Yeah. I'm also starting up acupuncture again next week.
Did any of you see my post about if you've heard of any foods that help thicken the uterine lining?? I didn't get any responses? My acupntre lady is going to see what she can get. Oh and I found out that the reason RE's recommend Gatorade is to help with hyperstimulation. Supposedly it helps.
Lisa- glad your appointment went well. Hope you're feeling good soon.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Nicki - I think you only live about an hour from me - I am in Allentown, PA and about 1 1/2 hours from NYC. We had a bad snow storm today also - we had about 7-8 inches and I didn't get to work. It was kind of fun since we have hardly had any snow (although that is fine with me!) If you find any foods that help to thicken the lining I would be very interested in knowing what you find.
LJ - thanks for the info. My estrogen was way higher after AF than my RE thought it would be so I have to wait another week to see about the next FET. Although you are very very young compared to me! Also, my mom was Canadian - she was from Ontario but went to the University of Manitoba - worked at Lake Louise during her college summers.
Toni - it is really heartening to read your comments - what a great thing to have a 22 year old and a 3 year old and two developing twins!! And the stress thing makes me feel much better! I think the pool was a great idea and I admire you doing this all as a single mom. Your house is huge! I grew up in South Bend IN and spent a lot of time in Michigan skiing. My best friend's family lives on Torch Lake - not sure how far up north you are?
Rene - thanks so much for the adoption info. I don't have any idea if my insurance would pay for the birth or not so I have to check into that. The Lifetime agency you are working with sounds good also. I am just not sure DH has bought into the adoption idea yet but am working on it. I have also been looking at donor profiles - I think I might give that one more try. Both of my parents passed away in the past year and they left my brother and I some money that we never counted on so I figure its better to spend it on this than anything else. He and his wife are also doing the donor route and had the same result as you - a positive with a MC a month later. How awful. I think they are going to try once more also although I have been passing all the adoption info from you on to them also. Please keep me updated on your progress!
Lisa - glad all is going well - I am so envious! You should be feeling better soon.
Audrey - hope you are doing well!!
Sorry for the long post. My RE wants to do a biopsy of the uterine lining this time after the hormones to make sure all is ok, even though the blood tests look fine. Anybody ever had this done? Thanks!
Nicki-I have heard that gatorade doesn't prevent OHSS but helps deal with it, and if you have problems with sodium there is a simular beverage without it.
Hope everyone had a good Valentine's and all is well in mommy 2 be land.
Hi Debbie,
Do you have an idea when you will possibly do FET next? It would be great if you can join our March/April 2ww group!
Hi Nicki,
Sorry, sweetie, don't know about foods that thicken the uterine lining...and as far as gatorade, I've only heard that it helps with cramping post transfer.
T.G.I.F and happy weekend to all!!
I don't know if this will help, but when I was doing my IVF cycle I had massages and acupucture every week. It was actually my eye doctor who recommended the massages, she also went through infertility and said they help with blood circulation and stress. I'm not sure if they actually helped me or not, but I loved having them!
I hope everyone has a good weekend!
Take care,
Lisa
Went back to acupuncture. First time since the dreaded BFN, ugh. Felt good. Glad to get back into the swing of things. Wednesday is the big day with RE and I hope it all goes well. I'll be so psyched if I really like the place and new RE.
LJ- how are you feeling. Where are you with your cycle? You started meds I know but what's going on? How r u?/
Chat soon - hugs
I hope all goes well tomorrow with your visit with the "mad scientist". Please let us know everything he says.
Hi Ladies,
FYI...my acupuncturist said that this lunar year is the year of the "Golden Pig". It only comes around every 600 years and is the year of fertility!!!
I have been really sick with the flu and haven't been up to getting on the computer! I was supposed to have gone to the RE today but was too sick so am going tomorrow to see when I can start for the FET. I am thinking at this point it will be some time in March so I can join the rest of you who are doing this then. It was really nice to hear about the massage and acupuncture things because although my doctor isn't too positive about the embies I have left, I have started looking for new donors and will be going forward with that if the FET doesn't pan out. How did you find a good acupunturist? It was also great to hear about the Year of the Golden Pig! Hope you are all well and take care!
Good to hear from ya! Sorry you had the flu, I think that bug has hit almost every one of us in this forum. My acupuncturist is awesome! She was referred to me by my clinic...I live in SoCal. I'm sure your clinic will have an excellent referral as well. Please let us know how your appointment goes tomorrow. Sooo happy that you will be part of our March/April support group!!
My appointment was awesome. He is really crazy. Mad scientist is definitely the right phrase for him. He told me a lot of interesting things and basically told me that he feels very confident that he will have success with me. He can't give me any specifics until he sees my embryos but he did say that he thinks the meds that i was on and the fact I wasn't on progesterone the first time was a pretty big factor. He wants to do a lower dose cycle and basically he said I could start in 2 weeks (b/c I'm due to get AF in 5 days) or I can wait til March AF. One thing that I'm really freakin over is the ultrasound he took and reviewed yesterday. He said I haven't reach endometrium homostasis (sp?). Which I don't really know about but he said I could be PG right now and sent me home taking progesterone.
Let's be clear. I DO NOT THINK at all that this is the case. But I have to be honest, it's so cool thinking that way. I'll keep you posted and let you know more details / ask questions as time goes on, but I love him, love the fact that I decided to go with him and so psyched to get started again.
SOrry for long post. Just really excited.
I'm glad your appointment went so well today - that is great news! It's always better working with people that you feel confident with.
Audream - Where in So.Cal do you live? I'm in Redondo Beach.
I hope everyone is doing well. I'm excited for all of you who are getting ready to start thier next cycle. Good luck!!:)
OMG!!...I am going to pray so hard that you are pregnant and do not have to go through this dreaded IVF again!!! I have a candle lit for you right here girl!! I'm glad you like the doctor, he seems to know his stuff. I was wondering, did you say you were not on progesterone the first time? How 'bout the second time? Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for ya! Please keep us posted.
Hi Lisa,
How is your pregnancy going? I hope you are not too uncomfortable. Have you picked out names for the babies yet? Did you mention that you were a teacher as well? If so, what grade and school district?
I live in Pasadena. I love Redondo Beach...My friends and I used to go rollerblading on the strand and bar hopping in Manhatten beach, back in the day!
Hi LJ,
You must be so excited about getting started in a week...please keep us posted every step of the way!! This is gonna be our year!!
Nicki that is great news. I will keep my fingers crossed that you are already PG! It also sounds like very positive news about the new doctor.
Lisa and Audrey I am envious of you living in So. CA. My parents lived in Laguna Niguel and my brother and his wife live in Aliso Viejo. They are also both teachers in San Clemente. They are also doing the IVF thing. It sure beats the snow in eastern PA! Lisa I hope you are feeling ok!
LJ and Audrey do you know when you are going to do your next try? I did go to the doctor on Thursday and I started the estrogen on Thursday night. I have to go back on Wed to see what the date might be but I guess it will be early March. Since the embies aren't too good, hopefully they will survive the thaw. I am meeting with the donor agency tomorrow to work on getting a new donor just in case the embies don't thaw altho I sure hope they do!
Have a great weekend all!
Audream - I am not a teacher (although most of my family were teachers), I am in real estate, which has made it easy for me going through this process (I have a very felxible work schedule).
We love living in Redondo Beach, I used to do that same roller skating route - that was so much fun!! I guess those days are over (at least the skating to the bars part). Pasadena is great too - my husband and I love the houses there - they're beautiful.
Debbi - good luck with your embies, I hope they make it through the thaw.
I hope everyone is doing well - I'm off to try and work.
Lisa
I stumbled upon the site seeking answers to my question about cramps after ivf. I spent two day reading through all of the comments from March 2006 to current. I'm soooo glad I located you all again.
I'm also going through the 2ww! This is my second time. (first time was 6 years ago, I tripped up the stairs and as you can guess, it was unsuccessful.) This cycle resulted with 22 embryos, 19 fertilized, 5 were gorgeous (my doctor's words) :-))I had my transfer after 5 day on 2/19 with 2 fresh embryos.
I have some questions, what does AF and DH mean? Are you guys taking baby aspirin during your 2ww? And what about discharge, I had some small amount of discharge during the past few days.
Sorry, message is so long...... Like I mentioned, I have been reading you guys comments for the past few days.
Congrats to all the BFP!! Best of luck to all of you!!
Thank debb and lisa for your notes about my appt. Deb, we can't complaign much about our weather. Its very sunny and we're certainly warming up. Dare I say winter is over!!!! Hopefully.
Audrey - hey girlie... Thanks for the candle. You are too sweet. And to answer your question about the progesterone hopefully long story short. I blame a little on me but most on RE office b/c I had my retreival done on a Saturday with a skeleton crue. No one told me when to take the suppositories and I didn't ask. I assumed they would tell me which I learned to never do again. The second time, I did the injections oouch! So while the 2nd time is a bit of a mystery right now, RE feels very confident that he will get me PG! How are you doin by the way. Your getting close. Hey, one of the things my re told me is that he has had MUCH success with FET's b/c he really thinks women fail IVF b/c of all the medications they are on. He told me this whole long story of an example so I am praying that if it doesn't work, I have embies to freeze. So I'm prayin for this time girl.
Hey LJ, how are things going with you?
Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo are beautiful. What grades are they teaching in San Clemente? I teach Kinder.
Whoa girl...you may be the first to go! I am scheduled for the 30th of March and LJ is about a week before me. So, we will definitely be close!! When will they thaw your embies? I pray that all goes well!!
Hi Lisa,
That's great that you have a flexible work schedule. I'm so sorry that you've had the all day sickness...but your attitude sounds amazing!! Hope that in 4 weeks time this sickness will be behind you. You are so right, it is definitely worth the pain!!
Welcome Mommie2b,
So glad you found us! We are here for ya during this dreaded 2ww. Where are you writing from? We've got ladies from all over.
AF stands for Aunt Flo (your period) and DH is Dear Husband. Don't worry, we all had to learn these crazy acronyms. I also had to take 1 baby aspirin a day. As far as the discharge, it could be due to the progesterone suppositories. Hope you've found a good way to pass the time. The clock seems to tick soo slowly during the 2ww. Praying for you! Hang tight!
Audrey
Audream(I like that!)- I am writing from cold, windy Chicago. And I get the injections! EVERY SINGLE NIGHT...OUCHHHHHHH!! It hard for me to sit and type..
Wow Nicki that's great news. You certainly stumped me on
endometrium homeostasis. Never heard of it and googling it certainly doesn't help. I am glad you found a good doctor, it's very important as the this process is so delicate. Let me know when you decide to start, that is if you have to!!!!
Welcome Mommy2b. It's a tough wait but we'll help you get through it.
My transfer date will be around March 22, less than four weeks. I am just taking the suppression meds right now, estrogen injections begin March 5.
Debbi, you might just be first after all. Stay positive. A girl I met at the clinic said she had all poor quality embryos and she got pregnant. It only takes one.
Hope everyone else is doing well?
just a update on me I am feeling alittle better last week was really rough. I had all day sickness too but it seems to be lightning up some for the most part still in the evening sometimes. I am just over 12 weeks now the weeks really do kinda pass once you get to a point. I went to the doctors a week and a half ago when he measured me I measured at 20 weeks LOL it is gonna be a long 5 months both babies seem to be doing fine their heart beats are in the 150s. I still have spotting from time to time.
As for the weather it has been yucky here in Michigan, rain snow mix today,
Lisa Have you been to the docotrs yet how are things with you.
Everyone else I am sprinkling Twin Baby duct around the room I wish twins on you all.
PS I also do not like my OB he is a A$$ but he is the best, Hopen this visit goes better than the Last I cried all the way home. Visit is Thursday afternoon
Audrey, you and I must have posted around the same time yesterday. Funny. Read above your note for my note to you.
LJ, I know right... isn't it strange what the new RE said. Very strange but like I said, I don't think that is the case. I don't think I'm PG although he told me to take the prog. supps. so I am now. AF should come sometime this week. I'm also eating my Pineapple hoping that will help just in case :)
Hey mom2sel, sorry about this OB. That stinks. Me personally, I wouldn't be able to deal with that and I'd have to find a new one. I think that is the worst. Oh and I'll gladly take your twin baby dust. Thanks. I want this **** over with already.
Deb, I think I spoke too soon about our winter. I just heard today we're supposed to get 4-7 inches tonight?? How about you, what's it say for PA? Figures.
Happy sunday everyone. talk soon
We totally posted at the same time! Can't believe that mix up with the progesterone...Duh! Did your RE give you an approximate date for your next transfer if need be? Did he say whether he would be transferring 3 or 5 day embies? Interesting what he said about women having unsuccessful FETs because of too much meds. My RE is changing my meds this next time around. Enjoy your Sunday...and remember, think preggo!!
Hi LJ,
Sorry your baby boy is ill. That flu is sure going around. Is your RE doing anything differently with your meds this time?
Hi Mom2b,
Chicago...a coworker of mine moved there 2 years ago and we went to her wedding. Loved the main street there...great shopping! I know what you mean about the pain from the injections...not fun! Are you having much cramping?
Mom2Selena,
How are ya? Glad to hear that besides the morning sickness, you and the twins are doing well. Have you thought of names yet? Thank you so much for your support and for the twin baby dust!!
Ladies,
Anyone else excited about the Academy Awards tonight? I am a BIG movie buff and of course I love to see the beautiful gowns as well. DH is working the Governor's ball again this year. I love to hear him tell all the crazy things that happen with the "stars". Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!
Mom2Sel - I am with Nicki - I don't think I could get thru with an OB I didn't like - that is so important. Good luck!
Mom2Be - you will find this group a great support system - I did without even writing anything myself. The 2ww is the pits. I grew up in South Bend and worked in Chicago for a while after I moved east. I think it is my favorite place but DH won't move there. Too bad about the Bears! I will keep my fingers crossed for you. I hate those shots too and because of my old age, the progesterone shot is huge. My DH practically passes out giving them to me!
Nicki - you are right it is hard to complain about this winter although it is snowing pretty good right now. It is the nice fluffy stuff this time tho. I am still hoping you are PG - that would be pretty cool!!
Audrey - My brother and his wife both teach high school - my brother teaches English and his wife is the drama teacher. Teaching is a tough job no matter what grade! How cool your husband works the governor's ball. I love the Academy Awards also and am going to watch them now! I should find out more next Wed about the FET. Also I asked about the acupunture but living in a backward place like I do, it is not common practice. I found two places in the phone book so I am going to call the one closest to my home. Does it hurt?
LJ - I hope your son feels better soon - I just had that flu and am still sick over a week later. It must be hard with a little one. I will try to keep positive and you too since you will be starting soon!
To all - what is the baby aspirin for? I didn't use that either time. I met with a new donor agency today and picked a donor so hopefully all will be ready to go with that if the FET doesn't work. This transfer I am going to take off work and rest unlike the others. Maybe that will help!
Have a great week!!
I feel for all of you taking the progesterone shots. I still have pain to this day in my injection spots - if I walk fast it hurts. I don't know if it's because it takes a while to heal or if it's because I was allergic to the progesterone.
Is anyone doing Assisted Hatching? I did that as well as ICSI - the combo seemed to work well.
March is going to be a very busy month - not only are several of you going through your 2ww, but 4 of my friends are having babies - I think March may be the month of babies!
Stay strong - I'm keeping my fingers crossed for all of you!
Lisa
What did ya think about the Awards last night? Were you able to see all the nominated movies? I'm glad that Forrest Whitaker got best actor, but I was kinda surprised about Alan Arkin's win. I was hoping that Babel would get best picture, but the Departed was excellent as well. As far as gowns...loved Jennifer Lopez, Penelope Cruz and Beyonce!! DH got home around 2am, so I have yet to hear all the gossip!
Baby aspirin prevents blood clotting which is one cause of unsuccessful cycles. I believe that my RE is going to put me on Heparin this next time around which also prevents coagulation. As far as acupu, it doesn't hurt at all. It does feel a little wierd when they put the needles into my pelvic region, but overall, it's very relaxing and you can easily fall asleep during a session. Did you contact an acupuncturist yet?
It's great you have already looked into another donor and that you have a back up plan. If The FET does not work, I will have to wait another year to try again. AAAHH!!!
Hi Lisa,
It's great that you and the babies are moving right along. Poor you having pain in your injection sites. Is there something they can do for you? Our RE did do ICSI for our embryos because my husband had a prior vasectomy and reversal. For our FET, our RE will be doing assisted hatching...so we'll see...hope it works for us! Thanks for all your support!!
Hi Mom2b,
Forgot to ask, when is your test date???
Audrey, just wanted to clear up what RE said. He told me that he has had MORE successful FET's in his place b/c he really thinks being on so many meds when you do a fresh cycle MAY affect the outcome. Since everyone is different, he doesn't rule out that the stim meds make for a hostile environment. He is a huge advocate of FET when many RE's show less statistical succes. Something to think about right? I get the logic behind that. I personally barely even took aspirin before IVF. I may have jolted my body into shock by taking all those meds. I thought you would find what he said interesting since your doing an FET.
Oh and he told me he would definitely want to do a 3 day. He also said he wants to avoid doing ICSI if possible. He wants to see them fertizle on there own b/c when they do, they have a better chance of survival. But I guess some things they don't know for sure until they see the sperm and egg under the microscope.
I think i'm going to be last out of me you and LJ. I'm probably not going to start med until the beginning of April since AF is due towards the end of march. hmmm. I think I was first out of the 3 of us last time, now I'm the last. Well good things come in 3's so I'm ready for all of us to get our BFPs
Sorry for long post but had to get everything in!
The AA were great. This was my first time watching the complete broadcast, I actually enjoyed all of the skits and performances between the presenting of the awards. Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce's performance was nice.
Audrey - Today was my last appointment until my blood test on March 5th. I have been praying, praying, and praying... My cramping has pretty much subsided. My doctor told me it could be from me not drinking enough fluids. BTW, the street in Chicago...was it Michigan Ave. I just started back working downtown about six months ago. Luckily, I don't work close to Michigan Ave or I would definitely be broke. :-)) My cousin had a successful IVF, the twins will be 5 in May. She has been my biggest supporter. (The DH has been great but he really doesn't understand. HE'S A MAN!) She claims every symptom I'm having, she had also so she think it's a good sign.
Debbi - Da Bears! I almost forget about that dreadful day... Wow. It was a great season. I'm 34 and I have to take 2cc a night. It takes DH about 5 minutes to dispense all of it... I have knots everywhere on my bottom. ..Sorry TMI.
Duh!...O.k., now I see what your RE was saying and YES it does make sense. Like you, I am such a health nut, that I rarely take any over the counter medication. Then, BAM suddenly we're bombarding our bodies with all these meds! My RE also prefers to do 3 day over 5 day transfers...and I always thought that 5 day were better.
How is your acupu going? I have noticed the biggest change in my body since I started a month ago. I normally have very poor circulation and thus very cold hands and feet. Since acupu, I have warmed up considerably!! So, you will be number three out the gate? The time is going by so quickly! Will you be taking any time off afterwards?
Hi Mom2b,
Yes, the performances at the Oscars were great!! And yes, it was Michigan Ave...we stayed at the Intercontinental Hotel. I know what you mean about way expensive...we did a lot of window shopping!
So, March 5 is the big day!! Are you working now, or have you taken some time off? It sounds like you have an awesome attitude and FAITH, which is most important. Every night, and at church on Sundays I am pray that we all get our little miracles!! It's nice you have the support of a family member who has been through it and was successful. I don't know what I would do without this forum. I have decided not to tell many people this next time around. It was hard to have to explain over and over and over. I hope this week flies by for ya!!
I did really enjoy the Academy Awards - I thought some of the things Ellen did were very clever. I also liked the performances from Dream Girls. I told my husband we have to get out to see more movies because I hadn't seen alot of them. I was glad about Forrest Whitaker also.
Audrey that is so interesting about the acupu - I also have the cold hands and feet thing. It might be worth it to try it just for that. I meet with my RE tomorrow again to see how the estrogen is doing so I am going to ask her about the acupu as well as the baby aspirin.
We also had to do ICSI because of sperm with low motility. We got 7 fertilized eggs that way. My RE also uses 5 day transfers although both seem to work.
Mom2be - I am keeping my fingers crossed until March 5. That's great you have your cousin for support. I worked for Andersen Consulting and spent 8 months working in Chicago, right near the old Marshall Fields. I loved it.
Mommy2Selena - I will have to keep that in mind about the progesterone. Since this will be my 3rd try, it is the third time I have had to do the dumb things. Not as bad as what you have been doing tho! Guess it is all worth it in the end!
Lisa - I am going to ask my RE about assisted hatching as well. If these last 2 embies survive the thaw, maybe that would help. It sure worked for you!
Nicki - any news if you are PG?
Take care!
Well, I offically graduated from my RE office to my regular OB doctor - I am very excited. I got to see both babies moving thier arms and legs today along w/ the heart beats - it was so great to see that it made me want to cry. I can't believe how fast they are growing.
They put me on some new medication for my nausea and I bought some sea bands as well (the ones that go on your wrist), I'm hoping all of this will help. I am so sick all the time that I start to worry about the babies getting enough nutrients. My doctor said it should only last a few more weeks - he suggested that I try to sleep through the next few weeks by taking Benadryl, but I don't think that is going to be possible!
Debbi - definently ask your doctor about assisted hatching. As with any additional procedure there are always risk that follow, but I had a great success with it. My sister-in-law also did it the second time she had IVF and was successful as well. They tend to recommend it for women over 35 or if you have an elevated FSH level (which was why I had to do it). Good luck, I hope everything goes well for you.
Mommy2be - I know the next few days are going to be tough, but I wish you the best of luck. Hang in there and try to keep your mind busy (easier said then done).
This is going to be such an exciting month for everyone -good luck!
Lisa
So glad to hear that you graduated, girl. In our IVF this is a HUGE milestone. I hope that this also marks the end of your all day sickness as well. Congratulations!!
Nicki,
How are ya doin? When will you be taking a pregnancy test?? I have my fingers, toes, arms, legs & eyes crossed for ya!!
Oooops, meant to write, In our IVF world...
Congrats Lisa! I'm sure you wanted to cry after you saw them. I certainly would after the IVF journey. That's so wonderful.
Audrey LJ and Deb - I know, I know, I guess I could test. I just hate peein on that stick. I haven't even mentally thought I could be. I've been so absorbed with getting things set for my next cycle. I'm still taking the prgestrone and no AF yet BUT I feel some cramps so I really think it will come tomorrow or Friday. I got AF on Jan. 28th last month so technically I'm at ... what 31 days now? I O'd a little late this month. Day 17 opposed to my normal day 15 so I think that's why I might be a little late with AF. I remember after my first IVF try, I got my period exactly when it was due and the following month I was late O'ing and with AF. That's what I think it is. BUT, if she doesn't show by Friday I'll POAS just for you girls :)
Thanks for the fingers toes arms and legs Audrey. Luv ya for being my positive mojo over in Cali!
Thanks ladies for all the well wishes!!
My son is better now, but DH is now sick. Not sure which is worse.
I guess March is coming in like a lion here as I look outside and see we have about 4 inches of snow when they predicted sunshine...
Saturday I have my pre-IVF ultrasound and I go in Monday the 5th for my first blood test and start my injections that night.
As for day 3 vs. day 5 transfers, most doctors prefer day 3 as there is a risk of the embryos not surviving until day 5. BUT if they didn't survive in the lab, what makes them think they'll survive inside. Day 5 is when the embryo naturally enters the uterus and day 6 or 7 is normal implantation date. Day 3 transfers have to hang around long enough to mature and then implant. From my research the good quality day 5 transfer have 50% success rates.
Anyway I hope all is well. Thinking of you all. Especially Nicki right now. Miracles do happen.
Ok so day 34 ... (35 if you count the day I got AF but I counted from the day after. I started 1/28) and still no AF?? I'm trying to convince myself that I should test. Why can't I get the nerve to do it??? Alright, tomorrow, if no AF, I'll test.... maybe.... ok I will. It's not like I think its supposed to be positive, I just hate seeing the negatives... ya know?? I don't really feel like it's coming. Its just a strange cycle I think. UGH!!
But you know, I did just get the St. Gerard charm last month. And from what my friend said it got 3 girls with such hard ttc stories pg. so you never know. I rub and pray all the time :)
Someone help me !!! :)
Remember in January when I was soooo very late. Three weeks!!! I finally tested even though I didn't think it was possible, obviously it was a BFN. The let down wasn't as bad as after just going through IVF. So think of it this way, it's probably a no. Your body is messing with your mind, BUT there is still a wee little chance. Miracles happen and you definately deserve a miracle.
Fingers crossed for ya. HUGS:)
So sorry about your BFN...but what a relief just knowing! Now you can focus entirely on your April cycle, which is gonna be here in no time!!
Mommie2b,
You are in my thoughts and prayers for your test tomorrow!! Please let us know ASAP!!
LJ,
It's all happening...just thinking of ya tomorrow as you start your cycle!!
Debbie,
Just wondering what happened on your doctor's visit this past Wednesday?? Did you find an acupuncturist?
Nicki I am sorry for the BFN - I really had my fingers crossed. But like LJ said, at least you know now and can move on. Now I'll say I hope you get AF soon! This stuff is so weird. I got my period right away after my BFN at the end of January, but my hormones were so goofed up that what I thought was day 14 was like day 4 according to my hormones. Keep rubbing that St. Gerard charm!
LJ I hope you get AF soon also. Let us know what happens tomorrow!
Mommie2be - that is so cool that you also worked for Andersen. I was there from 1986 to 1992 but worked out of the Philadelphia office. I was in Chicago in 1989. Hey good luck tomorrow - I am thinking of you and wishing for a BFP!!
Lisa - great for you that you are now with your regular OB and hopefully you are feeling better. I asked my doctor about assisted hatching and she doesn't want to try it yet. She said the same as you but since I am way over 35 I am using donor eggs and the donor was only 25 so she wants to wait. This will be my 3rd try so I don't want to wait much longer!
Audrey - I found out from someone I know who gets acupu that there is a very good one near Philadelphia who does a lot of fertility stuff. She is getting me the name.
Well all, my third transfer is tomorrow if either one of the embies makes it thru the thaw. Everything looks good so I am hoping for the best. I won't know until noon tomorrow if it is a go but I will let you know. I even took off work Tuesday so I don't make the same mistake I did the other two times. If not, I have another donor in the wings and will keep trying!
Whoa...wasn't expecting it so soon!! Sending you lots of prayers, positive energy and baby dust!!! Look forward to hearing from ya tomorrow. God Bless!!!
Mommy2be - wishing and praying for a BFP for you tomorrow. Good luck and let us know.
Still no AF, thinking they may cancel on me or maybe just postpone me...
Good luck Debbi and Mommy2be. I hope everything works out for both of you!
I am still very sick, the suppositories don't seem to be working - Not only do I get sick all the time, they actually cause other side effects that I'm not too crazy about. My husband has been trying to help me out as much as possible, but some days I just want to stay in bed.
I hope everyone is doing well.
Lisa
no good news! I cheated on Day 9 w/ a HPT...negative so it soften the blow for me... I also did another this morning before my blood test and it was negative. My DH doesn't under why it don't work..He's just not getting it and is just as disappointment as I am. I couldn't wait to get home from work so I could have a good cry! I'm okay now. I'm don't think I'm going to try again.
The tww is a killer..Plus, my 35th birthday is quickly approaching..
Thank you ladies for all of your support. AF was due on March 1st.....Hopefully, she will visited soon...
Good Luck ladies!!
I'm so very sorry!! I know how difficult it is to go thru the 2ww and to have a BFN. We are here for you if you need us. It is hard to understand why , but always remember that God has something wonderful planned for you!! Don't lose hope!! When you are ready, please let us know what your next move will be. Hugs!!
Lisa,
Sorry about your all day sickness. It must be so hard. So glad to hear that your DH is taking care of you. Hope that it will pass soon!!
Well the transfer went well yesterday afternoon. Miraculously both embies survived altho they didn't look as good as the previous ones. I am home living the life of leisure although you gotta love cell phones and wireless networking - I have been on the couch and still working via conference calls and e-mail! I am trying to remain positive without getting my hopes up.
Mommie2be - I am so sorry. That 2ww and the BFN, especially the first one, are so hard. I was so depressed after the first BFN I didn't want to do another try either, but that does pass. This is my third try since December and the second BFN was not as hard as the first. Sometimes it just takes a number of tries. Remember we are here for support!! And you are still young!
LJ - did you get AF and did they postpone?
Lisa - so sorry you are still sick. That must be awful. Hopefully it will end soon.
Thanks all for the wishes and I'm imagining baby dust!
Mom2be- I'm sorry :( We all know how you feel. I hope you try again b/c like Deb said.. sometimes it takes a number of tries. I'm going for try 3 next month. Keep the faith and your chin up. It's so hard but we're all here for you.
Deb- yeah!!! Both made it. That's awesome. Kick back and relax. Take it easy and let those embies do there thing. Lots and lots of baby dust to you!
LJ- are you posponed? Did AF show? I have such bad cramps this AF it stinks. I want to shoot myself in the abdomen :)
Audrey- hey girl, thanks for the sorries on my AF. I'm better now.
Well I leave Thursday for Florida. I'll be gone for 5 days but may try to pop on while at mom's house. If I don't chat with you all tomorrow or after, have a great weekend and I'll touch base when I'm back.
Debbie - I am so glad that they both survived. I hear the success rates are better in pairs. Stay positive, we are here for your 2ww.
As for me - I got AF Monday morning before my BT and the BT came back good. Lower levels than last time, off to a good start. I am also not trying their experiment to reduce using synarel this time. I didn't know it was an experiment last time, I thought it was just a change from when I had my son. At least I am at day 2 of my injections...fingers crossed.
Awesome that both embies survived and the transfer went well. Glad you are resting this time around. Will you also be starting acupu soon? My acupuncturist recommends acupu before, during and after the transfer. Many women get treatment up until their third trimester. Sticky baby dust to ya!!
LJ,
That's great that you are well under way with your cycle and that everything looks good. Are they doing anything differently with your meds this time around?
It's gonna happen!!
Nicki,
I'm so jealous...you're jet setting off to Florida again...were'nt you just there?? Have an awesome time girl!!
Ladies, just wanted to ask for your prayers...my mom is going in for surgery on Thursday. She has a blocked artery in her neck that needs some rotor rooting. She had a heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery 2 years ago. This is a very delicate surgery, and I am feeling a bit nervous...actually, very nervous. :( Thanks
Debbi - I'm so glad that everything went well for you! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
LJ - Good luck on this cycle, I really hope it works for you.
Audream - I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, I hope she is okay - I will keep her in my prayers.
As for me, I am still sick as ever - I am hoping it will be over in a few weeks. I've only gained around 3 lbs and I'm 10 1/2 weeks along - I'm assuming that's because I can't keep much down.
I just got off the phone with my husband's aunt - our cousins who also had to do IVF (it was their 2nd attepmt) just found out they are pregnant - I love hearing the good news. So it looks like March is a good month for getting pregnant!!!!
Well I actually rested all day Tuesday so hopefully that will make a difference. I am already crazed looking for every silly sign but at this point I have nothing except several progesterone lumps!
Audrey I will keep you mom in my prayers. Since I just recently lost both parents I know how stressful it is and how much they mean. I'm sure things will go well. I am getting more info on the acupu tonight so will try to schedule an appt.
LJ are you doing an FET or live transfer? For the FET's I have only been on Estrogen and Progesterone since they have been synched with my normal cycles.
Nicki have fun in Florida!
Take care everyone and thanks for the wishes!
Deb I only had 2 transfered back and they both took I really did not even thing eaither would take so you just never know..
Great weather comming to michigan this week the great thaw Yeahhhhhh
Thanks for all of the kind words and support. I am feeling much better.
I have an appointment next week on Wednesday, once I speak with my RE I will decide if I will go forward. DH has asked me twice this morning and it's only 7am. So, at this moment, I'm thinking I will definitely try again.
LJ- Yes it was a blastocyst with 2 embies.
Audrey - You and your family are in my prayers...
Lisa - Hope you feel better..
NIcki - Have fun for me too!!
Hope you are all well and enjoying the weekend. Take Care!
Just wanted to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. My mom's surgery went well and she is recuperating at home now.
Great to hear from you Toni.
Hope all is well Debbi, one week down and one to go.
Nicki, I really hope you are enjoying some sunshine.
Audrey I am glad your mom is doing well. Now you can look forward to March 30th.
Mommy2be keep trying, you didn't go through eveything to quit now.
As for me things are looking really good. My levels on day 5 were 882, last time on day 5 I was over 6000. I really want to complain about last time and them putting me on a trial test without my knowledge that it was a trial, especially since I am paying out of my own pocket...But I don't want to mess with this cycle.
Hope everyone is doing well and had a great weekend.
Audrey - I am so glad your mom made it thru and is doing well. I will keep sending postive thoughts.
LJ - your levels sound good. It is so different for you guys since you are using your own eggs and have to go thru the retrieval process. I think in a way I am lucky to just be on the receiving end. The only bad thing is the cost!
Toni - nice to hear from you. I admire you for doing this on your own - I'm sure it is really hard without any support there are and a 3 year old also. I don't think any (there are only 2) of the fertility clinics here offer a program called arc. I have read about things like that on the Internet though. It sure seems like it might be worth it.
Mommie2be - I am really glad you are doing better. Unfortunately this is not an exact science and sometimes it takes a number of tries. It really does get easier mentally.
Lisa - I hope you are starting to feel better. From the sounds of your and Toni's descriptions, I think I am only hoping for one!
Well I had my blood test this morning. I asked the doctor why I can come back in a week and everyone else has to wait longer and she said since you take it from the day of fertilization, this is day 12 (blast at 5 plus 7 days) and since I'm using donor eggs I don't do the HCG so there is no false positive. Hope she is right! I have absolutely no signs at all so I don't think it worked. Although yesterday I woke up with my eyes swollen and a rash on my arms and legs. Allergic reaction to something. I never heard of that being a pregnancy sign tho! If it doesn't work, I am having a biopsy of my uterine lining tomorrow before going forward with the new donor. I guess my next option is a surrogate but not sure if I can afford it. I will let you know what I hear this afternoon.
Have a great week!
Yesterday was the first day I did not get sick - I can't tell you how nice it was to actually keep down my food! I still feel a little nauseated, but I can handle that much better.
Debbi - you sound like you might be allergic to the progesterone - that's what happened to me, and they had to switch me to suppositories (which were much less painful). Good luck, I really hope it works for you.
LJ - Sound like things are going well - that's so exciting. I wish you the best of luck.
I hope everyone is doing well - I am keeping my fingers crossed for you Debbi:)
Audrey- I'm so glad things went well with your moms surgery. Hope she continues with a speedy recovery. I'm glad it went well and you can go into your FET with your mind at ease.
LJ- that's great about your numbers. I don't really know much about levels so I'll need you to help me when I start again, but it's good that they are where you want them to be. And day 7 already, that's great. 13 Follies is terrific too! Keep em comin :)
Mom2be- Glad to see you back and feeling better. I'm happy you think you'll try again. It's easier to give up then to keep trying with this darn fertility stuff but we'll all have our silver lining soon I know it.
Deb- hope to hear good news from you soon. Please post and let us know how the bt went.
Well my doctor finally called about 9:30 tonight - she works insane hours. The news is not positive but not totally negative. I think it is actually similar to what happened to Audrey last time. My hcg level is only 5. The doctor expected 20-25. She said it could have implanted late or the pregnancy is not a good one. So I have to go back Wed for another test to see if the levels are increasing or not. The last two times my levels were 0 so this is better but since the embryos weren't great, maybe it won't last. I will keep my fingers crossed and even if it doesn't work, at least I know that it is possible for something to implant. I think maybe that day of rest made a difference! She also said this rash could very well be a reaction to the progesterone so I have to get that checked also. I'll let you know what happens and thanks for the good thoughts!!
Yes, I also had a chemical pregnancy with a level of 7. I am keeping you in prayer that your levels double and triple daily!! Like LJ told me, a positive is a positive. Please keep us posted.
LJ,
So glad your cycle is going well and that you already have 13 follicles. Sounds great!!
Nicki,
Welcome back. Sounds like you had fun. When do you begin your meds? Must be soon?
Toni,
So glad to hear that you and the family are doing well. You sound like SuperMom...how do ya do it? I'm so impressed!
Lisa,
I hope that you have left the all day sickness behind you. I have a friend who lost 20 pounds from all day sickness and now she's back to her pre pregnancy weight, and she's 7 months pregnant! Hope you continue to feel better!
Yesterday I had my first bt and us. I begin my meds on Thursday. Not looking forward to those injections!!!
Well, LJ and Audrey it sounds like things are progressing well for you! You gotta love those shots!
Nicki glad you had a great time in FL - I am going there in April on business, can't wait.
Well I had my second blood test today so should know something more tonight. My doctor asked if I feel PG and I said I don't at all. I have no symptoms except the progesterone ones. Oh well I will know soon!
Take care!
I met with my regular doctor yesterday, and things are still going along well. She gave me a new perscription for my nausea, but I've actually been doing much better the last couple of days:)
Debbi - I am still keeping my fingers crossed, I really hope this works for you.
Mommyselena - How are you doing? You are so brave doing this on your own!
I hope everyone else is doing well.
Lisa
So Audrey, your injections start tomorrow.... that's cool. Hopefully you'll get through the injections quickly and painlessly. I'm not looking foward to the injections again either.
LJ - how are the follies doing? How may are you up to? Are you feeling ok with all the meds? What are you taking this cycle?
Lisa - glad your feeling better finally! The worst seems to be behind you now.
So Audrey, your injections start tomorrow.... that's cool. Hopefully you'll get through the injections quickly and painlessly. I'm not looking foward to the injections again either.
LJ - how are the follies doing? How may are you up to? Are you feeling ok with all the meds? What are you taking this cycle?
Lisa - glad your feeling better finally! The worst seems to be behind you now.
So Audrey, your injections start tomorrow.... that's cool. Hopefully you'll get through the injections quickly and painlessly. I'm not looking foward to the injections again either.
LJ - how are the follies doing? How may are you up to? Are you feeling ok with all the meds? What are you taking this cycle?
Lisa - glad your feeling better finally! The worst seems to be behind you now.
So Audrey, your injections start tomorrow.... that's cool. Hopefully you'll get through the injections quickly and painlessly. I'm not looking foward to the injections again either.
LJ - how are the follies doing? How may are you up to? Are you feeling ok with all the meds? What are you taking this cycle?
Lisa - glad your feeling better finally! The worst seems to be behind you now.
Lisa - glad you are doing better! It must be horrible to be so sick!
Got the bad news tonight that the hcg level didn't change so am drinking wine as we speak! I have to go in for a uterine biopsy tomorrow to make sure the lining is ok before going forward with another donor. I think I might be close to the same schedule for the next try as Audrey, LJ, and Nicki, maybe a bit later depending on how I can synch with the donor. Man this stinks! But it sure helps to have support! Talk to you soon.
Lisa - glad you are doing better! It must be horrible to be so sick!
Got the bad news tonight that the hcg level didn't change so am drinking wine as we speak! I have to go in for a uterine biopsy tomorrow to make sure the lining is ok before going forward with another donor. I think I might be close to the same schedule for the next try as Audrey, LJ, and Nicki, maybe a bit later depending on how I can synch with the donor. Man this stinks! But it sure helps to have support! Talk to you soon.
Got the bad news tonight that the hcg level didn't change so am drinking wine as we speak! I have to go in for a uterine biopsy tomorrow to make sure the lining is ok before going forward with another donor. I think I might be close to the same schedule for the next try as Audrey LJ and Nicki. maybe a bit later depending on how I can synch with the donor. Man this stinks! But it sure helps to have support!
Well the second blood test wasn't good so I had the biopsy of my lining today and if that is ok, will go forward with the new donor. If we can synch cycles, maybe in a month or so. Hope everyone is doing well - gotta go watch basketball!
I am so very sorry about your BFN, but it really helps when you have a back up plan in the making!! Your attitude sounds great...I will continue to keep you in prayer and please keep us updated with the results of your uterine test. Start acupuncture soon, I think it will definitely benefit you this next cycle. Hugs
Nicki,
Hi girl! I started injections and it is not fun. My RE is being more aggressive this time around and so I am receiving more injections than last time. : (. When do you start your meds? Are they doing anything differently this time around?
LJ,
How are ya doing? When is your retrieval date?
Toni - Oh my god. You have me worried. How are you handling this on your own. I am glad the twins are doing well. Please take care of yourself and keep in touch. We are here for you.
Audrey - glad the ball is finally rolling, the 30th will be here in no time at all.
Nicki - have you sorted out your dates yet?
As for me this has been a difficult week. I was extremely stressed on Tuesday and was hoping Wednesday was my last day of shots but they insisted going one more day, wouldn't even prepare that I might finish earlier. I did and then today I thought was the last day but they wanted me to wait one more day again, I fought very hard and finally I got to take my HCG tonight. This cycle is completing mirroring my cycle when I conceived my son except that they made me wait one more day. My retreival date is St. Patricks Day - I'll wear green for good luck. Worse luck is that the doctor I had problems with in the past is scheduled to do my transfer next thursday or friday. I am really hoping my own doctor will agree to do it.
Thinking of all of you. Hugs.
Mommyselena - I hope you are okay, my thoughts any prayers are with you. My friend who is only 29 just had twins and she in now going in for a pace maker. She's already had 2 heart attacks, but with medication and careful monitoring she was able to have the twins without any problems. I hope the same goes for you.
I am back to being sick again, but at least I got a couple days off (which was nice). I'm not sure why it would stop and start again, but it has. The funny thing is, everytime I eat junk food, I keep it down, when I try to eat healthy I get sick - go fingure!!!
I hope everyone is doing well. Good luck to all of you who have started your new cycle:)
Lisa
Well I go for retrevial in the morning, not really looking forward to it but I guess this is worst part.
Good news is my doctor is willing to come in and do the transfer next week.
TTFN.
Yesterday was the usual painful experience and I was pretty out of it all day. I even forgot to take my night time dose of prometrium. The good news is there were 16 follicles, 15 eggs and 9 fertilized, unfortunately one had too many spermies so I am left with 8. I call tomorrow to ensure that I can got to day 5, I think it looks good. So Thursday should be the big day. My DH has a good feeling this time. The doctors keep telling me I am a text book case.
Audrey you won't be far behind. Nicki looking forward to your new cycle.
I hope everyone is doing well especially Toni, I am worried about you.
Hugs
Mom2Sel - my god I've never heard of something like that. Please take care of yourself and rest as much as you can. I will say an extra prayer for you.
LJ- that will be right after my prayer for you. I've been busy these last few days and your retrieval was yesterday and I missed it. I'm sorry. I hope it went well. What are the details? How may eggs? How many fertilized? Uh, I'm so psyched for you and can't wait for your next post!!! Are you doing a 3 or 5 day? I forgot. I am glad to hear that this is similar to what happened with your son. Might be a sign of something great to come. Thoughts and prayers are with ya.
Audrey- hey chicky.... how are the injections going? Hope it's ok with your up'd doses. You asked if I know my protocol yet, not 100% but I just O'd yesterday so I've been busy this weekend (hee hee). If I don't see a miracle, I'll get AF probably in about 10 days. Then I'll go for day 3 bw / us. All I know is that this new RE wants to do a very low dose protocol this time. I might not get a ton of eggs but he really thinks the meds are making the environment hostile for the embies so they are not sticking. So we'll see if this cycle of acupunture and herbs gives me a suprise. But question for you.... aren't you doing a FET? Why are you on a lot of meds and what are you taking? I've never done a FET so I'm a little unfamiliar with the procedure.
Do you believe here in NJ we got another 6 inches of snow. Everything is a mess out there. I'm so sick of this crappy snow.
Please keep us updated on your condition. I'm really concerned. My prayers are with you and the wee ones!!
LJ,
Hope your retrieval went well yesterday. Looking forward to reading an update from ya. Sending you lots of angel baby dust!!
Lisa,
So sorry to hear that you are not feeling well again. Wow, we as mothers make so many sacrifices for our babies. It will be worth all the pain and heartache when you have those little angels in your arms! Hang in there!!
Nicki,
Whoa, 6 inches!...I hate to say this, but I wish it was a bit cooler over here. Last week it was like summer...not ready for summer yet! My RE changed my protocol by adding Heparin, a blood thinner in injection form, and I am wearing an estrogen patch (Vivelle). I am still doing the standard estrogen and progesterone injections, baby aspirin, prenatal vitamin. I'm gonna start doing acupu twice a week starting next week...I really love it! Praying and hoping that you will get preggers this weekend!!
LJ - Good luck on your transfer. How many are you going to put back in? I really hope it works for you.
Debbi - When are you going to be able to start your next cycle with your new donor? Good luck to you as well.
Tony - I hope you're doing okay. I will keep you in my prayers.
I only have 1 more week left in my first trimester, so I'm hoping that this will mean the end of being sick. I am looking forward to actually leaving my house, other then to try and work for a few hours.
I hope everyone is doing well.
Take care!
Lisa
LJ - That is great news about your retrieval. I am pretty glad I don't have to go thru that part - is sounds painful. I am keeping my fingers crossed they all make the blast stage. I think this time is it for you!
Toni - OMG! Please rest and take care of yourself. You must be so scared and especially to be on your own and chasing a little one. You are in my prayers!
Audrey - do you have any transfer date yet? I got the contact info for the acupu and am going to call asap.
Nicki - That would be cool if you got PG the old fashioned way! We got that snow on Friday too - I thought we were done especially since it was 70 degrees earlier in the week.
Lisa - sorry you are sick again. I guess you have to just eat the junk food since that is what works! Hopefully it will stop after the first trimester.
I haven't heard about the biopsy but did get AF only it is much lighter than usual so not sure what is going on. My RE saw my donor and so far she looks good. I should know more this week.
Take care everyone and LJ I am sending baby dust wishes!!
Deb- glad the donor looks good. Good luck with the RE's etc. How soon can you get back into everything? And I know, wasn't it freakish about the weather. 70 one day and 6 inches of snow the next. Please let this be it now. I can't tak it anymore. I want spring to be here!!!
Audrey- thanks for the explanation of meds... so your really only on Estrogen, Progesterone and Aspirin/Vitamin. Ok that's not too bad. Isn't your date going to be the 30th? Oh how's your mom doing by the way. Is she recovering nicely I hope?
Lisa- hope this is all over for you soon. I'm sorry you've been so sick. that's terrible. Have you looked at the main board threads to see if any other PG moms to be have any remedies or can share stories with you?? I'm sure you'll find something. Feel better
Nothing new here. It's Monday and I'm tired. Acupnt tomorrow and hope Friday comes soon! Talk soon.
So far so good, there are still 8. Tomorrow morning day 3, they confirm if I will make it to day 5. Keeping positive. I am still sore and bloated from the retreival, but was able to get out of the house today.
Audrey, hope you are feeling okay with the meds. I hope you Mom is doing well.
Hope you feel better soon Lisa. Just do whatever you can to cope. I can only hope I'l be joining you in the misery soon.
Toni I hope you are doing okay. Please check in and let us know.
Debbie - how long do you have to wait to try again...
Nicki well if nature doesn't take over, will you try next month.
I'll check back tomorrow. PS it's the 19th here today, not the 20th. At least not yet.
Big decision but I decided to wait until day 5. If we only have 2, that's all we need...
Hey everyone else. Hope your all having a nice week so far.
I totally agree with the decision that you made and that 2 is all you need. Especially since you went through the same protocol and were successful with your little boy. Go with whatever worked before!! Only 2 days left!!
I went in for my 2nd bt/us and everything looks good! I am still scheduled for March 30th if all goes well. Got LOTS of bruises because of the Heparin (blood thinner). OUCH!!
Thank you for asking...my mom is doing great!! She is already resuming her morning walks and slowly getting back into her senior swing. I am so relieved!!!...
Sorry about your bruises :( Almost over though.
You definately have a challenge on your hands. Thanks for kind wishes, right back to you.
I am going for the transfer tomorrow, it's been confirmed - now they just need to find a doctor as one on call I call dr. evil. He's terrible and has cost us so much extra money. My doctor apparenly has been called into surgery for tomorrow. I guess I'll find out when I get there. I am just so glad that it looks like I made the right decision...
Hope everyone else is doing well. I'll check in later. TTFN.
Sending you lots of prayers and sticky angel baby dust tomorrow!! Please keep us posted.
Toni,
So glad they have your condition under control. Congratulations on your baby boy!! So very happy for ya!!
They called today to inform me that my transfer date has been rescheduled for April 2.
This has been a crazy week for me so haven't gotten to post but LJ I have been thinking of you all week! I am praying for you tomorrow and I am so glad you waited for the 5 day. It was obviously the right decision and hopefully a prediction of the good good baby future for you. I sure have a great feeling for you and will be thinking of you tomorrow and I think your DH is right - this is it!!
Audrey - you are up soon! I made an acupuncture appt but it is going to be tough because the one that was recommended to me is and hour and a half from my house and she only works T,W,Th from 8:30am - 1:00pm. I have to take vacation from work to go. I made the first appt but will see what happens. I hate needles so hope it is ok! I am sure you have a lot more options in CA. Gosh I hope this time is your time! So glad about your mom and so sorry about your bruises.
Nicki - you are also up soon! Just in time for the warm weather - I hear 70 by Friday and it can only get better. I have a good feeling!
Toni - what a challenge and a joy for you! I would love a boy..or a girl...or a boy..!
Well still no news on the biopsy but my RE wants to put me on the pill to try to re-regulate my cycle since it is so screwed up from trying all these transfers so close together. My donor looks great and has lots of eggs. If the biopsy comes back ok then we are looking at about 8 weeks. If not, she wants to change the hormones and do a mock cycle so then it will be 16 weeks. Not what I wanted to hear but probably best since I will be spending another $30,000. The other option is a surrogate but that is definitely not my preference and I'm not sure I can afford it. Oh well I should have done this much earlier in my life! The hard part is I don't think I was ready before but I so am now!
Good luck and baby dust tomorrow LJ and to everyone else soon. I hope even tho you all will get PG this time that you will stick around to keep me up 8 or 16 weeks from now!
I didn't go today, they called and rebooked me for tomorrow...
I had a lot of catching up today. I haven't read the post in a few weeks. Talked to my doctor and they took about 10 vials of blood. They want to check my immune system and chromosomes. Hopefully, we will find out something by next week so I can get those babies in me....
Mommie2b - great to see you back. Through this process I feel like I have given more blood than I thought I had. Hopefully in your case it will help them come up with a good solution. Its amazing for all the unbelievable science that goes into this they still can't come up with a more scientific reason for why an embryo sticks or doesn't stick!
I noticed my postings in reply to Nicki to show up on Wednesday.
My answer is that I am on the west coast so I am 3 hours behind the posting time and I usually post at 10pm when everyone goes to bed. Right now it's 10:45pm March 22.
The 1/2 and 3/4 is grade of the embryo, grade 1 good/grade 4 not.
When I called today in response of my postponement they told me I still had 8 but didn't tell me the quality of them.Hopefully when I go tomorrow they will have survived over night. The lab said that they were blastocyst but still needed some growing to do. I am suppose to get my doctor unless he's called on an emergency, hopefully that won't happen because I don't know the back up plan. I really am hoping tomorrow goes as planned and I can start relaxing.
Hugs to everyone.
good luck to you I had a blast and a 16 cell so maybe your well on your way to becomming that wonderful mommy again.An just a thought stress does usually mean PG in my case anyways so sometimes god makes us wait that extra day LOL.. Again my wishes are with you and Twin baby dust to you LOL
Toni
So very happy to hear that everything went well!! Enjoy your weekend of REST...sending you lots of sticky, sticky vibes!!! K.I.T.
XOXO to all you mommies and mommies to be!!!
TTFN
Good luck LJ - I really hope it works for you!
I have been in the hospital due to my vomiting and nausea - they said I have a condition called hyperemesis. I've been so sick that I started lsoing weight, and since I'm having twins, my doctor didn't want to take any risks. I'm doing much better and they released after only 3 days, but I had a bad reaction to the medication they put me on once I got home (restless legs, jittery, anxious), so I had to go back to emergency to get another shot to stop the side effects. It's been tough, but right now I feel the best that I've felt since I got pregnant. Hopefully the worse part is over:)
I hope everyone is doing well.
Lisa
LJ- yeah girl!!! 2 day 5's in you right now. I'm so psyched. Don't worry about what DH is saying. Remember what my RE said about the environment and that just because they didn't survive in vitro doesn't mean anything about them in your body. IT'S ALL about the environment. How are you feeling? Lots of sticky dust to you and hope they are nestling in and getting nice and comfy.
Audrey- what's happening with you? How are you feelin? Are the injections still bothering you? So you said your date was pushed to beginning of April now right? Only one short week away!!!
I am feeling ok. My head isn't totally into this cycle yet. I don't know if it's b/c I'm anxious about it, scared or what but my RE just sent in my meds order. My other RE is going to review the protocal when it gets delivered to his office. I asked him when I went in for my two cultures (ordered from new RE), to take a look at what was prescribed. So next week I think I'll know what I'm taking. AF should show around a week or so from now, then I go in at day 3 for b/w and us. Then..... Let the fun begin.
Well hope you all had a great weekend. Chat with you during the week.
I understand what you mean Nicki, I felt so detached from this cycle until now. It's just all so surreal. I am praying so hard it works this time.
Lisa, I feel so bad for you. It's sounds awful and scary, but I am glad you are feeling better and I hope it stays that way.
I hope you are doing ok Audrey and Toni.
Hugs.
Hope you had a good weekend!
LJ - am wishing positive thoughts your way. Don't worry about DH - these are the two!
Lisa - sorry you are still sick but it sounds like maybe they have finally helped. Hope you stay better!
Audrey - I go for my first acupu on 4/5. The person that was recommended to me only works T, W, Th from 8:30 - 1:00 and she is over an hour away. I am not sure if I can continue with her because I have to take a vacation day to see her. We'll see what she says.
Nicki - I was in your neck of the wood on the weekend - Secaucus - for a scuba diving show. I am sure as the dates get closer you will feel less detached. I think its hard after you've had a BFN to get as excited but it will happen.
Toni - hope you are doing ok!
I go to the RE on Wednesday to see what the plan of action is for next time. Man I hope I don't have to wait 4 months. I'll be in a wheelchair by the time I have a kid!
Take care!
Thinking of you...prayed for you yesterday at church...got a candle burning for you here at home!! When is your test date??
Lisa,
So sorry to hear that you were so sick, but hope you've finally seen the last of the all day sickness.
Nicki,
Hey girl! I know exactly how you feel...I was not totally feeling it this time around...I was thinking maybe it was a defense mechanism. But, now that I'm getting soo close, I am getting way excited!! The same will happen for you!! Please let us know what your new protocol will be.
Debbie,
Yeah, you're getting acupu! Sorry it's so far...but I know it will be well worth the time and effort. My acupuncturist told me that a 45 year old client of my RE and her acupu just got pregnant...she started getting acupu 4 months before her transfer. Good luck on Wednesday with your appt. Keep us posted with your next move!
I went in today for 3rd bt/us and a mock transfer. Everything looks great...except for my bruises!! I am set for April 2 at 9:30 a.m.!!!
I want to commend each one of you on your strength and courage. TTC has not been an easy road for many of us. I was so blessed to have found your thread during my TWW Feb. 7, 2007. Just when I wanted to post, the thread was shut down. Since that time, I have thought about you all frequently. I'm glad I found you all still intact...(smile).
Audream- Your faith is solid. You are so right that God has a divine plan for each one of us. We simply have to surrender to His will. I do pray that the desires of your heart are manifested. I will surely be praying for you in hopes that this cycle is successful.
LJ- I'm glad to hear that your embies made it to the stage that you and your DH desired for transfer. You are in my prayers for a successful cycle as well.
Lisa and Selena- Ahhhh mommies of twins. How cool. I do hope that your symptoms ease, and you both have happy, healthy nine months.
A little about me: Nicole (33) DH (40). I have PCOS and a blocked tube. DH had low sperm counts and poor prognosis due to varicocele that was repaired in April '06. We went on to persue IVF at the end of Jan. '07. No BCP's. Just follistim/ganorelix/ovidrel(hcg). We received our BFP on Feb. 19, 2007.
I was released by my RE on 3/19 and am now in my 9th week. I am hoping that I can join your thread through this journey to motherhood as I believe your bonds are genuine.
Best Wishes,
Nikki
Hugs
Glad to here things are moving along for you just keep busy and it will be here before you know it want me to mail my last PG test to you I used them 5 days before test day and got a faint pos LOL.. No more babies for me after this. They came with my fertlity monitor I bought a few months ago I am at 17 weeks now and babies are moving alot. I got the babies room painted and the carpet laid and cribs up, Hope they are boys I painted the room blue LOL. I did Rainbow fish so Blue will be fine for a boy or a girl my ultrasound is next friday. I did get a sneak peek at baby B and she said wow it is a boy. This last week has been busy getting my house in order just in case I fall sick again and back in the hospital. My blood pressure has been doing great they have it where they want it 106/60s LOL never had such great pressures. I go for my second opinion today on my heart, I look so huge now I am as big as when I had my daughter I have gained 7lbs so far.My friends Nephew and wife had their twins this week WOW that scared me when I went with her to see them and she has lots of help I don't have much of anyone to help me. LJ ever thought of moving to michigan LOL..
Well Ladies enough of me just checking in with you all. As for the sickness I feel pretty darn good for a change.
Good luck to you all and again I am sending LJ twin baby dust....
So happy you found us and decided to join our little support group. All these lovely ladies are amazing!! Congratulations on your BFP!!! When is your next us? Thank you so very much for your prayers and support...it means so much!!
Audrey
LJ,
Countdown....8 more days!! Were you planning to take an HPT? Sticky vibe...sticky vibe...sticky vibe...!!!
I am feeling sooo happy...tomorrow is my last day of work and then I'm off for Spring Break!!!
Wecome Nikki - this is a great group - it sure has helped me. Congrats!
LJ - I just feel so positive that this is it. Don't do the test - just wait or don't do it until the day before! Believe!
Audrey - I didn't know you would be ready so soon - April 2 sounds like a lucky day to me - I am keeping my fingers crossed already. I won't go for acupu until after you transfer so when I tell you what happened it will keep your mind off it!
Nicki - any dates yet? Sounds like you are getting close.
Toni - Glad you are feeling better but what a struggle without a partner. Please take care of your health and it sounds like you are really getting ready. I have twin cousins and I know they sure were a handful - good luck!
You girls won't believe my week. I went to the ER on Wednesday with MAJOR abdominal pains. Well I was the lucky one out of 6 who got the physician's assistant instead of the ER doctor who proceeded to push on my stomach and say "I think it's gas" and left me for over an hour doubled over. DH was in the firehouse working and I finally told him he should come to the hosp. b/c no one seemed to be doing anything for me- which he did. Then, they started to handle me a little different. I was rushed to get a cat scan and it showed I had two 2.5cm cysts on my left ovary. Which I NEVER had before so it was freaky. Since they weren't large they didn't want to do anything surgically, but the reason it was so painful is b/c they were so close together. The then gave me pain medication and sent me home with a prescription for more pain meds. Apparently, three of the doc's I spoke to said they SHOULD so away with AF, which hopefully it does b/c AF just came this morning and it's the first day I'm feeling better. Not 100% but about 70% ok. The pain isn't really there anymore but I'm just so nausious. It stincks.
Then two days prior (Monday), I had my RE repeat my pap smear since I thought it had been a while since I had one and the pap came back normal, thank God, but I tested positive for HPV. You know that Human Papiloma Virus. So of course I freaked b/c of the cysts, now this, and I'm supposed to start IVF meds in about a week BUT both RE's said not to worry. They now do a HPV test every time they do a pap and the positives that come back are astronomical. The real threat is if both a positive and a bad pap come back. Now they just monitor every 6 months. So it won't interfere with anything I'm supposed to be doing this cycle. Yeah!
I can't help but wonder if this is a sign. I'm a little freaked to start meds and IVF next week. I'm going to but I don't know... I'm just freaked by all this.
Sorry for the EXTREMELY long post but had to fill you girls in. THOUGHTS?? ANYONE? I'm dyin here.
I survived the 2ww and I am now 16 weeks pregnant with one (LJ had predicted a singleton based on my first numbers---she knows her stuff) healthy baby. Unfortunately I have gained more weight than the girls with twins...about 10 lbs already ...ugh! At 16 weeks I am now, finally, beginning to believe this will really happen. Things seem to be going well...and I have been blessed with no morning sickness and only one slight scare around 8 weeks and have finally been graduated to doing my normal activities..although my DH is still very protective.
Audream- Is your spring break going to coincide with your transfer??...I hope you have lots of time to lay around and let those little guys stick. I think that really helped me after my transfer. My doc had me on complete bedrest for 3-4 days.
Take care! I can't wait to check back and see some BFPs.
Audrey - getting excited? I am thinking of you already and hoping for the best on Monday!
LJ - anything yet? Feel ok? Just a few more days!
Happy weekend to all and welcome back to all the new/old members!
Audream - Monday is only a day away!!! Are you excited? I think I'm excited enough for the both of us.
LJ - How are you handling the clock/calendar/wait, etc? How are you feeling?
I wouldn't allow myself to test until the day before the RE beta. Keep us posted.
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.
Nikki
Audrey- I'm so psyched for you. Tommorrow is the big day!!! How are you?
Deb- I know. I wish I would have known. It would have been nice meeting a fellow fertility buddy. Yes, we'll have to introduce our kiddies :)
Amy - I'm so glad your having such a great pregnancy and thanks for the wishes. I hope we can all share motherly experiences together soon.
Going to try to get a good nights sleep tonight. Saying a prayer for all of you.
Nicki, that is a horrible week. The amount stress you must have went through but everything is looking bright now. Remember what Toni said, that maybe excess stress helps. The two weeks prior to my transfer were extremely stressful. I also had that severe pain in my ovaries with my very first IVF cycle in 2002 and it did go away with AF. Keep us updated.
Audrey, GOOD LUCK TOMORROW. I have my fingers crossed and sticky, sticky, sticky thoughts.
Amy, I am glad you are doing well. It's nice to have you back and hear how things are going for you.
Debbie, have you heard anything yet about how long you have to wait?
As for me, I am getting nervous. My chest has been hurting non stop since Wed - especially at night and I have had some nausea this weekend. Friday I actually had the strangest craving for chinese, and I never crave chinese food. Fingers crossed that it's not the hormones playing tricks on me.
Hugs, baby dust and prayers to all.
Although ive not been posting i have been continuing to read and would like to wish the best of luck to LJ, Audrey and all people who are on the TWW.
LJ - The first inclination that I might be pregnant also came before the test day. I felt extremely nauseated at the prospect of eating Christmas dinner when it was put on the table! This was 11 days prior to test day.
I am now 17 weeks gone with my twins and am feeling little movements in my tummy which are making me smile. I am however still being sick but only in the morning now! We will find out in two weeks whether we need to buy pink or blue or both!
The last few weeks have been difficult because my grandmother passed away after suffering from cardiac failure. It is the babies that are helping me get through this sad time.
Best wishes,
Louise
I RARELY EVER log on during the day at work but I've been trying to b/c of you and Audrey.
I can't say Congrats enough girl.
I have been doing better all week - it's nice to be a member of society again:) Although I have to admit that I didn't miss all the cleaning around the house!
I hope everyone is doing well....and I am keepinng my fingers crossed that everyone get BFP!!!
Lisa
First and foremost, YES!!!!! LJ, Congtatulations Mommy, I am sooo very happy for you!!! I read your post right before I went into the clinic and so went in for my transfer with joy in my heart!!!
Nicki,
Sweetie, I am so sorry you had to go through that scare... but thank God you can move forward with your cycle. I also had HPV and an irregular pap about 10 years ago. I had to have cryosurgery and have never had a problem since. Please keep us posted!
Glad to hear that everyone is doing well...thank you all so very much for your thoughts and prayers! My transfer went well today...out of the 5 embies, 3 survived and are cozy, cozy inside me right now. It's nice being a couch potato again!!
Extra prayers for you sweetie!
May the desires of your heart manifest,
Nikki
Thanx!!!!
I am so sorry I didn't get to log in yesterday. LJ I am so happy for you!! I just had a really good feeling and I am so happy it worked out for the positive!! That is just super!
Audrey - I am glad everything went well. Please rest and do as little as possible. I am convinced that is the way to go. There are alot of positive vibes going on and I'm sure they will be yours also. This is it for you too I am sure!
Surromom - I think you may have tested too early. Give it another day or two - implantation my have occurred late. And actually your mistype of shot was more accurate. My doctor always says they are really a pain in the ass.
Toni and Lisa and Louise - glad things are going ok for all of you. Toni I hope all is ok after seeing the heart doctor. All of you let us know about the babes. Nikki you too.
Nicki it won't be too much longer for you either!
It will be awhile for me. I went to the RE last week and found out my biopsy was ok but showed that my lining was too thick. My doc thinks the estrogen shots are too potent and wants to try a mock cycle using patches and cream instead so the lining isn't so thick. She wants to do another biopsy after the mock cycle to make sure it is better. She also wants to try to do it all without Lupron as I seem to be really sensitive to it. The other problem is that even tho she put me on the pill, my lining was still thick so I have to take another type of medicine to help lose it with my next period and if not a D&C. In a few weeks, it will be a year since my first myomectomy, where she removed 16 fibroids. There is one left that may be a problem but seems to be under control for now. The best part is that since I tried 3 cycles in a row since December, I now finally have a break. No shots and I feel so much better not being on the progesterone. I am losing weight and have more energy. So I've got at least 2 months to go but I am ok with it because maybe this time it will work. I have been really afraid to transfer more than two embies but I am thinking this next time I will do more since the live cycle will be the best chance. What do you think? All you moms of twins - do you think you could carry them if you were over 45 or would it be too hard? Let me know what you think and sorry for the long post!
Debbi - I would transfer more then 2 this time. I found out the reason I was so sick may be a genetic thing. My mom's biological mother (my mom was adopted) was so sick during her pregnancy before my mother (back in the 1940's) that she had to terminate it because the doctor's thought it was too dangerous. They don't know for sure, but I could have had the same problem as her - luckily for me there is something they can do about it now. I'm really happy that I am having twins - I always wanted more then 1 child, and now I don't have to do the invitro process again. I told my husband it was like buy one get one free - haha. Now that I am out of the hospital I am doing much better - I have heard of several women in their 40's carrying twins without a problem! Good luck, I really hope it works for you.
I hope everyone is surviving the 2ww okay:)
Lisa
How's the new Mom doing? You all must be celebrating!!! Please let us know how your bt goes on Friday. I have a feeling it's gonna be twins this time!!
Nicki,
Did AF come yet? Can't wait for you to get started!! I really feel like this is gonna be it for you girl!!!
Nikki,
Thank you for your spiritual strength...I really need that right now. When is your next ultrasound? Are they anticipating multiples? Soooo exciting!!!
Debbie,
Wow...you and RE have been busy! I'm so glad that they have found a possible problem and are working to resolve it. It's amazing, I've never heard of the uterine lining being too thick...if anything I've always heard that thick is ideal. I agree with you that they should take all the time they need til they get it right. Also, I agree that you should put in more than 2 embies...I've heard of many women in their 40's carrying twins. With the acupu, mock cycle, new meds, new donor and a fresh cycle, you are gonna be good to go!!!
Lisa,
Glad to hear that you are out of the hospital and feeling better. I hope you continue to feel "normal". I also have a friend...her mother and all her sisters had severe all day sickness while pregnant and so she was expecting the same for herself. She got pregnant in September and has been sooo sick since then. Definitely can be hereditary.
Amy & Louise,
It's so good to hear from you again...and so glad to hear that you're pregnancies are going well. Can't wait to find out if pink or blue???
Louise,
Sorry about your grandmother and glad you can find some consolation with your wee ones!
Welcome Surromom,
Glad you joined us. Did they transfer 3 or 5 day embies?? It's definitely too early for 3 day embies...I would test again in a couple days. Such a generous thing you are doing for this couple...you must be an angel for them!!
Well, I have to say it's definitely easier the second time around...I am not obssessing over every cramp and twinge. I definitely feel better this time. First time I was so bloated and tired. I can definitely go back to work on Monday. Again, I pray for the miracle and blessing of a child... I have put all my faith in God and his divine plan. My bt is on April 16.
XOXO
Audrey
Great to hear from ya again! Did you and DH decide what your next move will be? I remember you saying that you might give IVF another try. I hope so. Whatever you decide, we are here for support!! Please keep us posted.
Toni,
How exciting!!...to be decorating the babies room and getting all ready. I LOVE the Rainbow Fish story. I teach Kinder and read the Rainbow Fish stories to my class every year. When will you find out the sex of the other baby?
OldDeb - girl, like Audrey said .. you have been busy. I thought thick lining was the desired as well. You and I need to chat more. I'm curious about some of the things you described. But anyway, I definitely think you should transfer 3 if not 4 at this stage of the game. And 2 months will fly by so just hang in there and keep being positive (you are so inspiring that way) / hopeful b/c IT WILL HAPPEN FOR YOU.
Audrey - I know what you mean, my second try I wasn't freaking like the first either. i can't wait for your test. I am hoping and praying for you my wonderful cyber IVF pal. Read below for my update. AF came....
LJ - how's it going mommy? You feelin ok?? You gave us the news and left us. I want to know how you feel!! Can't wait to hear the levels on Friday's test.
Hey to everyone else!!
So for me, AF is over, and I did day 3 and day 5 b/w and us. Turns out the worst is behind me with my ER hospital visit last week. AF took the cysts with her when she left which is the good thing so now I'm just waiting to start my meds. Today, they actually saw 2 good follies goin already with no meds so that's great!!! RE was happy about that. So it looks like i'm in good shape for this cycle. Trying to get excited but dreading the aweful jabbing in the legs of the injections. Well, I'll be keepin you all posted as things progress.
Thanks for your encouragement. This group really means alot to me!
LJ - how are you feeling?? I was so excited last night I had to tell DH about you! He wondered why I was typing so fast and furious. From all the posts, twins sounds in the works!
Audrey - you are super! I get my first acupu tomorrow so I'll let you know. I am glad you are less stressed this time and think it will help. Relax and breathe deep. Those embies are cooking! For both you and Toni - I know I am really old because I have no idea what the Rainbow Fish story is!
Mommie2be - great to hear from you again - how is everything and what are your plans?
Surromom - I agree with all - what a great thing you are doing and that is actually my next option if my next transfer doesn't work. Its scary on both sides and nobody expects you to perform miracles!
Lisa - thanks for the advice and I am glad you are doing better. It's funny because I always thought I would rather have two at once since I am pretty old to try again so you might be right on. I think that would be better than an only child with old parents!
Nicki - I'm so glad all is going well and I would be happy to chat. It's great they already see some follicles and you will have some new professional input now. I think it is scientific but not - there are so many variables! I am not sure about the thick lining either because with the u/s it always seemed ok but I guess something in the chemistry of the biopsy was wrong. Since you and LJ and Audrey were the first in the group I think this is the time for all of you!
Take care and happy Passover and Easter!
Yeah...you are officially getting started. Awesome that you already have 2 follicles in the works...sounds like a good sign to me!
Debbi,
Please let Nicki and I know how your acupu goes. I don't go again until Monday and am missing it...it is so relaxing and my acupuncturist has such a kind spirit. Hope you like it too.
Surromom,
OMG that s#$&s about the clinic not giving you all the info...you have a right to know! Can you ask the couple...how does that work?? Are they here or in Italy right now? Anyway, about the cramping and AF like symptoms...totally normal. I know it is hard, but try not to dwell on every twinge. Cramping could be the embies implanting but they are also symptoms of the progesterone you are on. I am also feeling the same thing and did the first time as well ( this is my 2nd attempt). Try HPT in a couple days, and if not, Monday will be here in no time! Hang in there!!
Unbelievable!!! What an attitude on that nurse. You would think they would be very careful about the types of personalities they choose for this line of work. And so sorry about your sister...I hope she is o.k.? At my clinic most of the nurses are very sweet except for one. I found out later from my acupuncturist that other patients have complained about her "coldness" as well. I'm glad you will not be dealing with that clinic in the future. It would be awesome if you could get your BFP on Easter Sunday...what a gift that would be!!!
I'm just curious how it works...if you are pregnant, does the family come from Italy for the 9 months? Will you ever meet them, or does it remain anonymous? Sorry so many question!
LJ- cool, cool, cool. Let us know the BT levels. I'm still so estatic. It's like me you and Audrey were saying back in December with our hope to get PG in 3's!! I'm trying so hard to pray and have faith.
Audrey- you have how many days left to test? 10 right? Are you going to do a HPT this time? I know the rollercoaster you had last time so just wondering if you will try this time. I didn't last time and I don't think I will this time either.
OldDeb- so my RE had a similar view on the Lupron. I will not be on that this cycle. I was both times before so I was interested in what you were saying about your RE with you on Lupron. How do you know if your sensitive to it?
Well I started my injections this morning. I'm starting with 2 vials of Menapur daily and I go back in tomorrow morning. I haven't taken Menapur and man does it burn going in. Ouch, holy ouch. Don't know how long I have to take this stuff but it's not going to be fun. But, the good news is, I'm well on my way! Chat soon!
It's official. HCG levels at 322 at 13 days post transfer...EDD Dec 10th.
Hope everyone is well. Yeah Nicki! And sticky thoughts to Audrey!
If there are any three who deserve to receive their BFP's in 3's it's LJ, Audrey, and Nicki. That would be so nice if you all were preggo around the same time.
Here's to wishing that it happens!!!
Surromom-You are giving a very generous part of yourself for the sake of someone else!!! I do hope you receive your BFP.
I am at work now, reflecting on how we nurses can be at times. I think if you suffer burn out in your profession, you should find another means to make a living. Its a hard job, but we have to remember that families are putting their lives and trust in our hands.
I am trying not to be anxious about my first U/S with a regular OB later this morning. I have no idea what they will do considering I am so use to having almost weekly u/s's up until week 8.
Audrey- we were blessed with 1 sticky bean out of 3. We saw the hb at 6w0d.
I am currently 10w4d, and just trying to cruise into the 2nd trimester safely.
Good Luck and Sticky Vibes,
Nikki
Congratulations again hun...you and DH must be ecstatic!! Bet this is gonna be the best Easter ever!!!
Nicki,
Awesome you have started already. Sorry about the pain in the a**. Someday we gotta let these lil rugrats know about all the sacrifices we made for them!!
Nikki,
So, you're a nurse : ) I bet you are a great one! What department and what state? Congratulations on your lil bean!! How many embies did you transfer and day 3 or 5? Must be so relieved going into your 2nd trimester. I could see how hard it would be to leave the wonderful staff at the fertility clinic. My RE says that he is always asked if he could keep people on and deliver babies (Lol).
I would LOVE to have just one baby...It would truly be a miracle for me!!
Forgot to answer your question about the HPT. I think this time I will take an HPT but I will have to accept that if it comes out positive, it could be a false positive. I just hate the idea of waiting for that phone call. The gal that called me the last time sounded so business like. I will have to take my bt after work on April 16, which means I won't get the call til the next day. Ugh!! Do you know how soon I can test??
That OB visit was a total bust!!! I was sooooo not impressed. I guess its hard to beat the care, level of knowledge and technology of a fertility clinic. The OB that some of my co-workers recommended is not for me. I guess as a type AAAB personality...lol..I want precise answers and direction after IVF. Can't mess around with people's lives. Should I wait a couple of visits or switch now? They don't even do in office u/s!!!!!
Audrey- We transfered 3 day 3 embies grades A, A, and B. I work on the other end of the medical spectrum: Medical ICU...so I am totally clueless regarding maternity stuff....sad isn't it? Also, I live outside of Atlanta, GA.
I was chicken...I didn't test until the day before Beta!!!
Nikki
Surromom - I'm so sorry that the nurse gave you such a hard time. I really hope you get a positive and won't have to do this again. What you're doing is wonderful - I wish you the best of luck.
I am still doing much better since I left the hospital although I have a bunch of new syptoms (symptoms) - backache, headache, and my nose is always congested and stuffy - but having all of those is still way better then being sick all the time. I'm already heading into my 14th week - boy does time fly fast:)
I hope everyone has a great Easter!
Lisa
LJ congrads once again Those levels are great!
XOXO
Surmom, sometimes people just don't think. They have no empathy for others. I do hope you get a BFP, testing too early can be disappointing. Wait until a day before the BT or at least 10 days after the transfer. Good luck to you.
Toni - I knew it was going to be two boys and their probably identical. I am so excited for you. I hope you are still feeling well.
Audrey, how are you feeling? I can't remember were they blastocysts? Don't test until at least Wednesday. I know it's hard, are you back to work on Monday?
Nicki how are you doing? How are the meds going? Good things come in 3's remember...
Nikki - congratulations on your little one.
Audrey- I was told that on a day 5 transfer (which yours had to be b/c I think they freeze them at day 3 which makes them 5 or 6 at the time of transfer) that you can test 8 DPT and that it should be accurate. Good luck.. praying for you.
LJ- hi new mom. I'm doin ok. Feel a little bloated but other than that, getting excited for next week.
Just so you all know, I was bumped to 3 vials of Menapur (pm) and 1 vial tetrocide (am). I've been on meds since Wednesday so today is my 5th day. I feel good. The menapur REALLY hurts... BUT, I already have 4 follies on the right and 2 on BFP! XO to all
LJ - so glad to hear your beta is excellent. Even with not feeling perfect, life is good! I'm sure this will be a great holiday for you!!
Audrey - I am thinking babydust vibes for you. I had my first acupu on Thursday - what a fiasco getting into Philly. All the way there I was swearing (and cursing) that I would never go back. However, I really loved the acupunturist. She is also very involved with Chinese herbs. I was scared out of my mind for the acupu but I could really only feel one needle - can't even compare to the progesterone needles! It was relaxing and after I drove home and went back to work, I felt energized and could think unbelievably clearly. Placebo effect? Who knows? She is focused on getting my lining thin for my next period so we can start for the transfer. I swear I could feel I started to get ready for my period a few hours after. She said I should get acupu right after the transfer. Did yours tell you that? She is going to refer me to the acupu in my area. I am so hoping for a BFP for you!! My doctor has me do the BT 7 days after the transfer so but she says that is too soon for the over the counter ones.
Toni - congrats on the twin boys. Expect a handful!!
Nicki - I hope those follies keep going! Sounds like you are on the right meds. I think my RE thought the Lupron caused my normal cycle to get really screwed up and didn't supress my hormones the way it was supposed to. I didn't ask for specifics but should have. I think these changes are going to work for you!
Surromom - Congrats on the BFP!! See it was just too early, It stinks that your experience has been so bad. I hope you are making reports to the couple you are surrogating for - I'm sure they would want to know.
Nikki - Sorry for the bad OB experience. If I were you I would transfer to a new one right away. Does your RE have any recommendations?
Hope you are doing well Audrey. Thinking of you.
Keeping my fingers crossed Nicki. Not too long unitl the 2ww begins.