cramps after ivf day 5 transfer and waiting the 2ww?

[agini]

check this site
http://www.ivfplus40.com/2008/09/pineapple-and-grape-juice.html

[bbbear97]

Pebbles0626,

I am so sorry to hear your news.  You are a wonderful person and I have faith that you will have your precious angel soon.  Thank you so much for your support over the past couple of day, it meant more to me than I think you could know.

LJ2005,

What happened today?  We're anxiously waiting.  I'm hoping you got all good news.


My RE's office called about 15 minutes ago.  My number went up to 33.4, which is close to doubling.  I have to go back on Friday morning for another test to be sure the numbers are still rising.  Also, he wants me to switch from progesterone suppositories to shots.  I start those tomorrow.  

So I'm still in the waiting game here.  I guess I can wait another two days.

[chamlin]

Pebbles - I am so sorry about your result... Please hang in there and keep moving forward, I know it is hard, but stay positive as long that you can still continue the IVF dont ever give up.

Agini - thanks for the info about the pineapple.

[LJ2005]

Hello girls.  Pebbles, I'm so sorry to hear about your results.  Although you prepare for it with the low numbers, it still feels like a kick in the stomach when they tell you its officially over.  My results today were low as well.  My level went down to a 6 so they said to stop taking the meds as well.  It was rough and I cried for a while.  It just seems like I try so hard not to think it's going to work so I don't fall so long...but again I felt like it was a hard fall when you know it failed.  I tutor at an after school program for underprivledged kids and I so I pulled myself together and went.  It really helped to get my mind off things.  That will be the key right now...to stay busy!  Unfortunately, this guy (who's wife wasn't there but knew that my husband and I were trying to have children) asked me today how everything is going.  I about broke out into tears.  My news was so fresh and it frustrates me when a guy thinks they understand.  A man other than your husband that is.  I just wanted to tell him "you have no idea" but I held it together and changed the focus to him.  I'm already starting to come to grips with the situation. After ivf #1 failed, it took me a good couple weeks to be at peace with the failure.  So, let's stay in this together okay!!!  I will set up my consult tomorrow and hopefully have mine next week or soon after.

Bbbear:  Congratulations!  What wonderful news for you.  We knew at least one of us had to get rising numbers.  I hope they continue to go up and up for you.  Any secrets to the 2ww for us?  Why did your doc move you to progesterone shots now?  I was on supp and my levels were still low (200mg 3 times per day).  I think next time I might push for the shots.    

Thanks to everyone who has been sharing their experiences.  Welcome to anyone who recently joined.  This site has been a God send for me.  It's amazing how much support is given on this site.  Support that is desperately needed from people going through the situation right now.  

Keep in touch and baby dust all around.  Try2bpatient:  will be excited to see your great results tomorrow!
~Lindsey

[bbbear97]

I'm so sorry that IVF #2 didn't work for you.  You too are a wonderful person, and your last post brought me to tears.  I know that you little angel is in waiting and will join you soon.

As for me, I'm not getting too excited yet.  There still a chance that this is not a good situation, so I'm just taking it one step at a time.  I will definately post on Friday to let you know what happens.  I belong to another support group and they all said that I am pregnant and that I should rejoice, but I'm just not ready to do that yet.

The only thing my Dr's office said was that my progesterone was low and that the want to put me on the shots.  I'd heard that the suppositories were more affective.  I'll ask when I go in on Friday.

[pebbles0626]

bbear97:  Way to go girl.  Raise the roof!!!!.  I will be here with you every step of the way.  You better take real good care of yourself.  I'll be that little voice making sure you do everything by the book so you can have a healthy baby.  I am so excited for you. Keep the faith...believe and it shall come to fruition.  :-)

Chamlin:  Thanks for all your support.  I will continue IVF until I can't do it anymore.  I know one of these days GOD will bless me too.  I have to believe it is not my time yet.

trying2bpatient:  God is good, all the time God is good!!  I can't wait for your results....I know you will have a nice BFP.  

Lindsey:  I AM SO SORRY.  I was kind of hoping that your numbers would have doubled.    I wanted you and bbbear to have a BFP so that I could rejoice in the both of you and know that it will happen for me as well.  Nothing can ever prepare your for the result unless it is a positive.  A negative, will always hurt.  I can just imagine you at work, wanting to escape and be alone and cry but can't because you got an obligation to those kids.  Me, I just called the secretary, told her to hold all my calls, and hibernated and cried in my office until I knew I could contain myself and leave the office.  I have been preparing for this for a couple of days, but you are right, when the fat lady sings, is when it is over...and trust me, she was singing when she called.  You know what I hate, when they call, the nurses don't sound like they got any feelings at all.  They deliver the news so cold and unemotional.  Just like you, I am starting to come to grips with the failure.  Do me a favor, the next go round, I want you to think nothing but positive thoughts.  Don't think that it is not going to work.  Think of how you want the nursery, what name you will give her/him, and on and on.  It helps to stay positive,  Believe that you are pregnant, rub your tummy, talk to the embryos...I am sharing what my husband told me today.  Don't grieve for too long okay.  It would be a good idea to set up that consult so we can move forward and look forward to the consultation where we can discuss with the doctor the next strategy.  We will be in this together, I give you my word.  My next consult is on March 25.  I can't hardly wait. I am hoping that AF will come so I can start to count the days to my next cycle, which I believe we can start the process again.  I have faith in GOD that the next go round, we will have positive results,  Devistated has been there for me when I would have my outbursts.  She is my sounding board.  I am just happy that you are there for me as well.  I love the support we have for one another.

It's late now, so you take it easy okay.

bbbear97, I shall do the wait with you on Friday again.  You don't have to go  through this alone.  Congratulations my friend.  You did it.

Good NIght.

[mb789]

bbbear97:
That is wonderful to see the numbers rising.  I know how scared you are but really look forward and embrace it, you are pregnant and that little life is counting on you right now.  I still get scared everyday and I am 27 weeks.  

I think you will be very happy with the suppositories.  I was doing the shots in the beginning but they got too painful for me so they switched me over right before we found out we were pregnant.  They told me they are more effective ( the Crinone is the best) than the shots and even though my insurance wouldn't pay for it until I was "diagnosed" as pregnant, it was worth it!  I was on it 2x a day.  Be sure to know the side effects from it so it doesn't freak you out.  They should tell you but if not let me know.  

EVERYONE:
To all the ladies that got got BFN's, I am so sorry.  My heart goes out to you.  I am so happy to see how positive you are about the next try and your faith in God remaining strong.  Unfortunately, he has his own agenda which doesn't always go along with ours.  I heard a quote a while ago which I thought was just so true and so fitting,  "if you want to make God laugh, tell him YOUR plans".  Trust in him and pray to him.  I think it helps to talk to his saints as well, try Saint Gerard and Mary.  St. Gerard has a prayer for motherhood ( you can Google it or go to a Catholic Church, they have prayer cards in the gift shop), my husband and I said it everynight and we also sent the prayer cards to everyone we know and asked them to help us too.  It worked.  

I will continue to pray for ALL of you.  

[trying2bpatient]

Well as neutrul I was trying to be my thoughts were postive, but afraid of the neg.  I got my results.. I'M PREGNANT!!... My beta level is 399 they wanted it to be at least a 100 so they were excited it was higher.. My prog. level is 37.1 and my Est. is 308.  I have to go back on Monday for blood work again.. and in 2 weeks is my u/s.  I did my blood work central time 7:45 a.m. and they just called like 15 mins ago I didn't know what to expect.  All I have to say is Thank you all for all the baby dust and prayers and especially God who has helped me through all of this..

[LJ2005]

Yea!!!!  What wonderful news today!  I'm so so happy for you and that number sounds wonderful!  Congratulations and keep up posted next Monday.  God is good!

[bbbear97]

Hi mb789,

Thanks for your well wishes.  My re is switching me from suppositories to injections.  I thought suppositories were supposed to be more effective also.  I start the injections today.

Trying2bpatient

Congratulations! You couldn't have hoped for better numbers!  I wish you a healthy preganancy!

To all,

I did another HPT this morning and the line showed up darker.  I can only guess that my numbers are still increasing.  Tomorrow will be another nerve racking day.

[stigglm]

Wow- I am so behind! I just took a few minutes to read all the posts! You ladies are so strong and such and inspiration! I am so blessed by those of you that have such a positive attitude!

To those of you who got bad news over the last 24 hours..my heart and prayers go out to you! Stay strong. We wish it was us that could be the ones that get the BFP the first or 2nd try. Although it keeps you hopeful when you meet woman that got pregnant their 5-6th try. It lets you know...there is hope!

My question is this: At what point do you switch doctors? Does that help? Has anyone out there done that and got a BFP the very next time?  

I had a terrible night last night. Do any of you have to work during this process? I had to work the first time and and I have to work now on my 2nd try? I am trying so hard to not stress but last night I had the deepest anxiety. It is so hard because you know the more you stress the worse it is?

What do you to relax?  I have tried meditation but last night NOTHING worked. Even today I am so afraid things are not happening in my body!?

[stigglm]

I read in one of you posts that dates were not a good idea to eat? Does this go for prunes? I had pretty bad OHSS and it seemed that prunes were helping me a bit. Not a lot just a few.
Of course now I am worried that was not a great idea.

[sasygirl]

CONGRAGULATIONS GIRLY!!!  That is a big fat number, mulitiples could be in the cards for you.  How many did they put back in???  I believe that you had blasts transfered also right.  I am so happy for you and wow you get your ultrasound quick.  I still haven't had mine, I get mine 3/9.  I am so happy for you and let us know how things go.

sasygirl

[sasygirl]

CONGRAGULATIONS GIRLY!!  It is so wonderful that your HPT's are getting darker b/c that is a good sign.  I am still praying for you and I just know that everything is going to work out for you.  Please keep us informed and take it easy, no stress!!!

Good luck on your next test!!

sasygirl

[trying2bpatient]

LJ2005/bbbear97---I will keep you all posted.. I just hope the numbers keep going up.  Definitely GOD is good ALL The Time!  

stigglm--- I work 5 days a week (I do Marketing) it can be stressful, but when I leave work I litterly leave work behind.  Once I get home I have to attend to my house chores cook, wash clothes and then clean up the kitchen.  After that I watch my recorded soaps and go to bed.  I dn't do anything special to relax.  

I know everyone talks about what to eat and or not to eat i.e. pineapples, fish, soft cheeses and other things.  My doc not once told not to eat any of those things.  He told me to have my normal regular diet w/the except of only one caf. drink a day in which I did do.  However, I was eating cheese, fish for good Friday's and tuna for lunch b/c I love tuna.  Up until this Monday after I was told not to eat fish from you guys on here I stopped I didn't know about the mercury.  I would just ask your doc to see what you shouldn't eat.  

I was referred to my doc by my OBGYN she told me he had very good #'s in successful IVF's.  So couldn't tell you to change or not to change.  I would ask your regular OBG.  

With all that said don't stress about what you are or aren't doing right.  Just follow the docs instructions and hope for the best.  I am not saying what everyone here is incorrect I'm just saying my doc didn't warn me about anything like that.  Just relax and go with the flow.  I think stressing to much about what you did or didn't do is hurting just ask your doc so you can be at ease.  Hope this helps.. Have a wonderful day!  I just hope my numbers keep going up, up and up!!!  

[trying2bpatient]

bbbear--Congradulations on your positive HPT... stay positive and I'm sure your numbers are going up.  I was so tempted in buying a HPT, but my husband talked me out of it.. Honestly I'm glad I didn't.. but you have power to be able to do that.  I was seriously afraid of the results..  When are you going for your blood test?  

Sassygirl--They transfered (2) 8 cell grade A.. I think my u/s is still a long time from now.. lol I have 2 wait two more weeks.. lol, but my 3rd blood test is on Monday.  Really you think mutiples?  I just know the numbers look ok.. I don't understand how to read them.. call me a little lost.  Today is 13 days after my transfer so don't know if I'm on schedule or bearly making or what.. I just know my nurse they are so awesome.. they were so excited for me it just got me excited too.  

Can you help me understand my #'s a little better.. beta 399, Prog 37.1 and est 308?  

Thank you!  

[chamlin]

Hello,

Congratulation girl !!! wow that is a high number your are really bless. Mine is tomorrow I didn't take any HPT test as every one said, so I guess I am proud of my self that I was able to hold it. My wait is almost over, but I think the worst wait will be that couple of hours to find out the result.

I was a little scared yesterday, becuase I have a really bad cramps, but the good thing was I didn't have any spotting so I guess it is a good signed.

Again good luck with your u/s, God bless you and the baby....

[sasygirl]

Hey girly,

Go to this website, it might help you understand the whole beta thing:
betabase.info and there you can enter your beta numbers and track your progress and look at charts that compare all kinds of womens numbers.  I love it, b/c you can see the numbers that have been previously recorded for single births, twin births and triplet births, you can enter your info and track your progress to.  I am so happy for you and I hope this site will help you some.  It also has links to read articles on beta numbers.

How many beta tests have you had??  My first beta was 433, second was 2593 and my third (21 days post transfer) was 17,719.  I only had the progesterone/estrogen tested the first time.  If the numbers go up then the pregnancy is growing.  That website will tell you that once you reach 1200 it is considered a fetus, and once you hit 6000 you have a heartbeat.  It is really cool and at least offers some good reading.  I hope you like it.  Good Luck and talk at you soon!

[agini]

trying 2bpatient & bbbear: CONGRATULATIONS.now take care of ur self more than ever becasuenow u know there is someone inside u.so girls hurray take care.iam so happy for u 2. remember trying2bpatient about ur dream,u dream triplets,so iam sure looking at ur number that u r blessed with twins because u transfer 2.touchwood.i belive in dreams so much.specilay as i said if u dream that u r pergo or ur baby.it happens.

pebbles:iam so sorry.u might read my last message which is in previoues page.take care girl we all r here 4 eachother.we need eachother for our next cycle.

GOODLUCK for 2ww people.

ALL:
for relaxation & to think positive this below " SECRET"cd ,dvd,or book is very helpful u can check  about this in below site.i own a dvd when ever i start thinking negative i watch this dvd it realy helps.it helped me hope it will help u guys too.

http://www.thesecret.tv/

[trying2bpatient]

Thank you!  Good job on not doing the HPT I'm sure your doc's office will call you as soon as they get it.. Don't worry about the cramping.. My cramping stop Monday and Tuesday, but started up again yesterday and it felt as if I was about to start.  Good thing the nurse that gave me the good news she has also done IVF and she said if I haven't yet I am going to start cramping again as if my menstrual cycle is coming.  She said to just take tylenol so I dn't feel it, but that it is normal.  She told me not run or jump just to be extra careful with my activities.  Other than that to keep doing what I'm doing and still no intercourse.. DARN.. It's going on 3 weeks now.. I'm fruuuuustrated... lol

**Baby dust going your way**  Keep having will power to just wait until tomorrow.. Remember ~Good things come to those who wait~  I'm still praying for everyone here... So good luck tomorrow..

[agini]

good luck for tomorrow.lots of baby dust on ur way.if u r not working tomorrow try to keep ur self busy after bloodwork ,go for a movie so u can kill atleast 2 ,3hours  then drive around try to keep ur self busy & u will see time will fly away & in  no time u will hear good news.goodluck once again.

[sasygirl]

I hope this chat finds all who received a negative with their heads held up and ready to fight the battle again.  I know that if I had stopped trying when I wanted to before I would not be where I am today.  I know that everyone will receive their own miracles and it is just a matter of time before it will happen, and I am praying for you all and will be here to support you in your future cycles....Just b/c I am knocked up now does not mean that I won't be chatting anymore, you guys are my family and have supported me when I needed it, so you are stuck with me till the end.  Prayers to you all!!!

chamlin--Hello and welcome.  I just love to have newbies on this site.  We are a big family and growing by the day.  I recommend chatting as much as possible to help the time go by and to just vent your worries to people who have been there and done it before.  This was my 5th cycle and we had 1 m/c and we are finally pregnant, so I know what you are feeling and although I am no doctor, chances are I have experienced some if not all of the feelings and emotions you are going through.  Stay strong and keep chatting and we will always be there ready to chat back.  When is your test??  I will be praying for you and wishing you babydust!!!

sasygirl

[sasygirl]

What's up with you lady.  How are you feeling these days???  I have been thinking about you and wishing you the best for your future cycles.  Have you gotten anything in the works???  I will be so excited to hear you news, so keep in touch!!!  

sasygirl

[agini]

hi girly,iam doing fine,i finaly able to see my doc last monday,& she doesnt able to gibe me proper answer about my negative report she said well sometimes emby which looks great from out side doesnt mean its good from inside ,she said u still have 6 day 5 embys so not to worry,iam starting my 2nd ivf with frozen emby as soon as i get my march AF,she said this time she will tranfer 2.she said if it wont work then she ask me to go for leproscopy to check my endometriosis,then for 3rd so hopefully 2nd will work pray for me.i ask her to do antibody blood work but she denied she said no study proves that it is related to infertility .but according to mb dr we should better check it so i asked my primary dr to do that she helped me & i got result today all of them r negative which is a good news that no antibodies r present,but now frustration is then what causing this ,i have high prolactin it is control by medicine,i did leproscopy 3 yrs ago for my endo i dont know what is causing ----
any ways u tell me how r u??? how is ur health???goodluck 4 ur US.by the way i already started accupuncture,i have a insureance i cannot go out of that so i got one dr he is gynec,iam not satisfied he does basic with no music ,no massage after accu.nothing only 20 min.so i asked my fertility dr she suggested me one  she is expensive but still iam planing to see her tomorrow is my 1st accu with her let see how she is.u know this ivf coast is killing us.we paid like 14K for our 1st ivf & now 2nd right away.they sholud reembers if cycle fails.

[chamlin]

Hello Ladies,

Today is the day for you me, thank you all so much for all you're support I will need all the luck that I can get and all the baby dust...

I will let you all know my result later.

Again thank you so much, have a good day everyone...

[stigglm]

Well, please yell at me now. I woke up so early today on my DAY OFF none the less and could not help but take a HPT.

Please tell me...it is just too early and your crazy to panic. It was negative. I know it has only been 5 days since transfer.

I am not feeling the cramping yesterday and this morning. It got me thinking about the last time when I was cramping allot in the beginning....and then nothing.?

I know that God has his hands on all of us and I do believe we all will have our miracles!  I just pray this could be my time!

Tryingtbpatient and bbear- CONGRATS! That is SO WONDERFUL
I am sorry if I missed it in earlier chats....what try is this for you all?

[chamlin]

Hello Ladies,

I just heard some bad news my result was negative, this didn't hit me yet, but I am sure later on it will, I am trying to be strong, but I am sure it will be hard, at least the nurse was nice enough to tell me sorry your result was negative, The nurse told me that they will schedule me for a follow up appointment the doctor will explain to me what happen do I really need to know yes, Anything that will give me information why it didn't work well help me in a  long run.

I guess the reason why I am not having spotting or bledding becuase of my medication, the nursse told me to stop my medication and once that I stop my med I should soon start be bleeding. I will still think positive and keep going if this is what the god want for me right now then I will accept it, eventually one day he will granted me my wish..

Right now its is even hard to cried, I guess I am use of being dissapointment that this one is not new to me. As long that I can still do my IVF then I will continue to do it. I will probably rest for a while and I guess this is a good sign my husband will be in travel to TX and FL and maybe tagging along with him will be a good idea for vacation.

Thank you every one for all your support, Even if my IVF was not a success I will still continue staying on this forum, One day once that I start my next cycle I hope it will be a good one next time...

[LJ2005]

Hello girls.  Chamlin, I'm so sorry to hear about your news.  I was just reviewing your previous posts and you are such a strong woman.  Like all of us, we are monitoring our bodies so much and hoping that every little twinge or pain is an early sign of pregnancy.  Hang in there girl!  We will all be given a little blessing soon.  It's just the waiting that is the most difficult part.  In Proverbs it says "hope deferred makes a heart sick".  I think "heartsickness" is a good word to describe our feelings right now.  But it continues by saying "a longing fullfilled is a tree of life".  We can make it to that point with faith.  We are here to support you through this process.  I just had my frozen transfer fail and I'm looking foward to meeting with my doc on Tuesday to hopefully get some answers.  

Pebbles:  How are you feeling?  I hope you are healing as the days go by.  I don't think it's easy at all, but it sometimes just takes time.  I was wondering if you've started your period yet?  What was your beta on Wednesday?  Mine was 6 and I'm wondering when I'll start again.  

Does anyone know what the average length of time is between getting off progesterone and starting your period?  

Have a nice Friday girls!  ~Lindsey

[trying2bpatient]

I'm sooo sorry to hear you were neg. I my heart goes out to you!.  Keep your spirits up and just keep praying for strength to be able to do it again.  Know sometimes we have to go through a couple of challenges and hurdles before God blesses us.  Trust me I know.

Although this is my first IVF I still pray my numbers continue to rise, but know I'm 29 years old I lost my father mid Dec 2007 I was soooo close to him it was so unexpected.  I was soo down and finally this has helpped me. At my job my boss told me basically to get over it and move on in March 2008.  In Feb 2008 I was told I had cancerous cell in my cervix.  My boss told me when are you going for chemo. as a joke.  I litterly had such a hard, hard time all in one year.  I left my job 9/08 she did't allow me to transfer internally I was w/the company over 10 years.  On top of all of this knowing I had to go w/a specialist to get preg.  God put me through all this before blessing me.  Even though all this happened I was never mad at him nor did I question why??  I was so hurt losing my father to my son and I he was the apple in our eye.

So please be patient God will bless you when he feels you are ready.  It's ok to hurt and cry, but know he will be there to help you ease the pain.  Just believe... Know something if my numbers don't look good on Monday I will be hurt and I will cry, but I won't ask why.  Have a wonderful day..  I hope this helps.  

[trying2bpatient]

You shouldn't have done the test.  I'm sure everyone in here is going to tell you the same thing and you know that.  Also you had your transfer five days ago are you kidding your body doesn't even recongize you are preg. that's why the doc's wait until the 10-14 before checking.  So don't feel discouraged or sad, but I can tell you DON'T DO ANYMORE HPT'S.  

The sign/symptoms don't look for any.  My cramping stopped for 2 days and then back on for 1 not back off.  So yes you are crazy to panic.. lol  

This is my first IVF I was blessed, but continue to pray for all of us.  I pray my numbers continue to rise.  

[trying2bpatient]

How are you holding up?  Are you ok?  What can I/we help you with?  Please let us know that you are ok.. We are all worried about you.  

[trying2bpatient]

How are you feeling?  When are you going for another blood test is it Monday?  Did they already schedule your u/s?  

[trying2bpatient]

I couldn't stop thinking about the dream.  I had another dream again this was all before my PGT I saw 2 pampers. There was more to my dream but that was my view I remember clearly.. I thought that was too cool after I got my numbers.  lol.

How are you doing?  

[trying2bpatient]

Well I want to clarify.. I won't get a date for my u/s until I get the blood work results when I go on Monday.  If all goes well 2 weeks from that Monday I will get my u/s.. So please continue to pray for my numbers to still look good.  

Thank you all for all the prayers and baby dust.  Have a wonderful day aaaaaand I think I'll get back to work now.  

[bbbear97]

stigglm,

It was way too early to test.  You need to wait another week at least.  I don't know if you've been reading my posts, but my first beta number was 18, not high enough to register on a HPT, but I still got a postive results and my numbers are rising, slowing, but rising.  Hang in there and try to relax, stressing out is not good for that little embryo trying to do it's job.

trying2bpatient,

I went back in this morning for another blood test.  I should here back in about 5 hours.  My HPT should another faint line, but it was about twice as dark as Wedneday's test, I could barely see it.  So I'm trying to stay as positive as I can.

chamlin,

I am so sorry to hear your results.  I'm not sure if this was your first ivf or not, but believe me when I say that your little angle in waiting will arrive one day.  Don't give up.

[agini]

chamlin:
iam so so sorry to hear about ur news.i know what u must be going through.its not easy.as u said its good to take a break & start frsh all over again.always keep in mind as i always say goodthings come to those who waits.& next time when u do ET please carefull about the food which here our girls say not to eat,my doctor also tell me i can eat everything only cutdown caffien.doctors will never tell u not to eat pinaple or papaya.bu still most of us knows its not good,seafood,cheese etc etc.see everyonce body react differently.so some doesnt have problem some have.like if ur body is sensitive then u know small things can effect u.so its good to avoide if u hear something.
7 i dont know weather u did antibody blood work.if not u should do that b4 going for next cycle.this was my 1st ivf which faield.& thanks to the girls in this form,i found out about antibody testing,my doc denie to do those testing but i want to be all safe & right from my side b4 i go to 2nd ivf so i ask my primary doctor & she did it for me,thank god my all result came negative which is good,that atleast i dont have anyantibody.so if u havent did do it.takecare.we all  r here when ever u need us.we all knows eachothers feeling.takecare.

stigglm:
my dear dont worry,just relax.yes u tested way way early.u know one thing it takes atleast 6 to 8 days to implant emby in utreus & u took test on day 5 which is very early.so dont worry.just relax ,eat good,drink lots of fluids & rest rest rest.& please please dont do HPT again.it alwasy shows wrong report.so just wait till ur blood work.take care.

trying2bpatient:
hi dear how r u.u must be very excited.thats good u dream again .see what i saying.baby dreams always come true.goodluck takecare of ur self good.keep us posting .

[trying2bpatient]

bbbear--That is excellent news.. Well I can't wait to hear your good news later..  Keep us posted..

agini--I am very excited, however I'm still trying to stay positive and calm and hope for my numbers to continue to rise.  I'm afraid of them slowing down or not moving up at all.  Thank God I don't have to wait until after Tuesday to test.. It is Monday morning at 7:30 and within a couple of hours they call for the results.  My doc's office is sooo amazing there are so understanding the importance of not keeping you thinking and or stressing.  They take the time to call you.  I love them serously they are making this whole experenice so unforgetable.  

[bbbear97]

I am starting to freak out now.  I am so afraid of my results today.  I have to stop reading the internet.  So many stories of women with slow beta's that mc at 5 weeks.  I just can't much more of this.  I'm a complete mess!

[agini]

LJ:
about geting periods after stoping medicine & injec,as far as i know i got my periods 3days  after i got negative report ,that means 3 days after i stop proges..

[trying2bpatient]

All, I have found a cool website http://www.ivf.ca/duedate.php it tells you how far along you are, when you should have your 1st HCG #'s, estimated time of delievery.. To much info, but check it out.. It's pretty neat..

bbbear--it's ok to be afraid, but in heart think positive.  What does your gut tell you?  Have you rec'd your results yet?

[bbbear97]

I just got the call from my Dr's office.  While my beta did go up, it only rose to 46.2 to there asking me to stop all my meds.  I have to go back in on Tuesday morning for a check up.

I'm a little numb right now, and devistated.  I know I'll cry it all out tonight and be fine in the morning to try again.

[stigglm]

I am SSOOO sorry to hear the news was not good.  I have been through this bad news before and I know how devestating it is! It is so good to hear that you will be ready to try again tomorrow....but you know what? If it takes a bit longer...that is okay too.  For me the real pain started about a week later and I had a rough month or two trying to get past the lost.

But I think that is okay too.  I never gave up on God...it was not that. But I did feel I was morning the lost of my babies.  It took me some time but I am here again, doing it, and giving it my all.

I am sending you a special prayer tonight. That goes for all the ladies who have suffered a loss.

To all of you that chimed in with reassuring notes! THANK YOU! It really helped me today!

[chamlin]

Hello Ladies,

Thank you all so much for all you support. Your support and prayers did help me to be strong. I't didn't hit me until my husband come home after he hear the news, he left early from work and come home to comfort me. He said that we can try it again and this is what we are going to do, I tried to do HPT this time just to make sure so that way whatever I do now I wont regret it, becuase some time test can turned around, and now that I see the result as negative, I can do all the activity that I needed to do and keep moving foward.

I am just waiting for my AF to come, and still waiting for my doctor to call me. the nurse told me that I should see my doctor by Thursday, I am just waiting for them to call me I was thinking what did I do different this time, but nothing really different. I was thinking that maybe by them putting 4 embies I will have my chances of being pregnat, but I guess it is not, becuase no matter how many they  put in if it is not your time it wont' work. I am hoping to start our new cycle again soon, but I am just waiting for my AF to come. Once that we start our new frsh cycle it will be out 4th try.

Agini: thank you for the info about the antibody test, I will ask my doctor about it, becuase as far as I know when they remove my tubes I should have a chance, but it didn't work.

Thank you again ladies good luck to all of us.Good bless to eveyone...

[agini]

check this out i dont know how much it is true. i just send email to my RE about this.

http://www.zanderivf.com/zivf/gill/embryoglue.asp

[stigglm]

Well it has been quiet on the message board. Tomorrow is my big test day. I am nervous and a bit scared. I pray that this is my time! I just want to be able to share some upbeat news with you and all my loved ones.  It is so hard not know what is going on in your body.

I feel like I maybe did not relax as much as I should of...but I did my best. It is truly in Gods hands.....we all know that.

Please say a prayer for me today...I can barely think of anything else. I am so happy I only have one day to go!

Love and Support to all of you!

[trying2bpatient]

Update***  Well my 2nd blood work is done this is 17 days after transfer.  My beta level came back at 2713.  I am now scheduled for my u/s on 3/18/09.  I will keep you all posted.  

Stigglm:  Good luck tomorrow.. All will be fine, but try not to think about it.  Just stay busy, stay positive and be patient.  Don't worry about not relaxing a whole lot, but as long as you weren't doing heavy, lifting, pushing or excerise your find.  I did lots of walking, cleanning and just staying busy to make time go by fast.  The part I definitely concentrated on was not to think about this whole thing.  I even argued w/my sibling and caused me stressed, but I slept good.. I even cried alot since I was sooooooo sensitive.  If you can sleep in get enough hours of sleep you should be ok..  Sending baby dust your way and prayers of course...

Thank you all for all the baby dust sent my way and especially all they prayers.. They have def. helpped.  

[bbbear97]

stigglm,

Good luck tomorrow, sending lots of sticky baby dust your way.

trying2bpatient,

Congrats on your numbers that's great news.  I'm going to take your advice for next time of not thinking about it.  One of my girlfriends last night told me that when she was doing all the crazy stuff, like testing all the time and looking on the internet she didn't get pregnant, but the minute she let it go she did.  So I'm going to stay away from the boards and google next time :-)  Probably easier said than done.

Pebbles0626 and LJ2005

Are are you both?  Did AF come yet?  I'm still waiting....I almost did another HPT this morning thinking, "they must be wrong".  I went back to my regular activity of playing Ice Hockey and did get quite crampy, but still nothing!

[LJ2005]

Hi there,
Pebbles, Bbear and Chamlin - How are you guys holding up?  It gets easier as the days go by but it is still difficult.  Surprisingly, I started my period last Friday (3/6) and it's almost over.  I was taken off the meds on wednesday.  I was taken off when my beta was 6 so it might take a little longer for you bbear.  I was expecting painful cramps and such but not too bad at all.  That makes me wonder if my lining was even that good?  So many questions!  I'm meeting with my doc tomorrow so hopefully I will have some answers.  I don't like it when they act surprised and say it should have worked.  I want them to learn something so next time it can be done better.  We'll see though:)  

Trying2bpatient - Congrations again to you!  That is wonderful and I'm glad you have been talking about your activity during the 2ww.  My first ivf I basically stayed laying down the whole time.  It ended with a negative.  This time I took it easy again, but not as much lay down time.  I felt like I couldn't even take our puppy for a walk.  I love going to the park and doing stuff.  It is relaxing for me.  Now, I'm starting to realize your mental state is more important.  Next time, I will stay more busy and try not thinking about it.

Stigglim:  Best wishes to you tomorrow!  Try and relax today and look forward to the excitement you could be feeling tomorrow:)
      

[sasygirl]

Hello everyone,

I am sorry to hear the negative results from some of your previous posts.  My heart goes out to you all that received negative results.  I am praying for you all and looking forward to going on your next journey with you all.  I read that you all have remained very positive and will definately try again.  All we can do is keep trying and in the end god will reward us all for the long fight that we have each fought so hard.  

So ladies, some of you have had follow-up appts, when will you be starting again???  Anxious to hear and can't wait to chat about it!!!!

TRYING2BPATIENT---Wow, what great numbers girly, I am gonna guess you are having multiples, your numbers are sky high.  I am so happy to hear your good news and can't wait to hear about your u/s.  Read below, b/c I think our numbers are so close and I believe you will have the same result as me!!!

I wanted to let you all know that I had my first u/s today and we are expecting TWINS!!!  Both babies are measuring 6 wks 4 days and both had strong heartbeats.  I am due in October.  The doc says my chances of m/c of the pregnancy are 1/2%, but that my chances of the vanishing twin syndrome are higher.  This can happen anytime between 7-10 wks, so I am not out of the woods yet.  

I just wanted to thank all of you who have supported me in my journey and I want you all to know that I could not have done it without you guys support and prayers, and I will be repaying the favor to you all when you get your prayers answered!!!!   Good luck to all who have tests coming up and I am sending prayers and babydust your way!!!!

GOOD LUCK AND PRAYERS!!!

Sasygirl

[sasygirl]

By the way ladies, you aren't rid of me, b/c I love this site and love all you guys, so I will keep chatting away..........

sasygirl

[trying2bpatient]

Thank you all!!  

LJ2005/bbbear97--Thanks again! Just to let both of you all know I did get curious and did think about it alot, but I didn't allow to take over my life I would've def. gotten over the edge.  I did google--I found this site lol, I did look up beta info, but what I didn't do is live on it.  My hubby and I always have things todo w/my son. So we are going to stores just for different things, visited family, went out to eat and watch movies.  See me and my hubby don't talk about it all.  We recently had a couple of conversations.  We both were afraid of the outcome and still I'm not I'm super, super excited b/c I started to think of all the possibilites (don't get me wrong I'm happy, but keep hoping it that it's not and ecotopic preg).  So I won't start blurting it out until I see the u/s I will feel content.  I'll put it to you all like this.  My/his family doesn't even know I only have a hand full of people that know.  

Sassygirl--Congrad's on your twins that is sooo exciting.   Wow 6 wks 4 days.. When was your transfer?  How are you feeling?  Are you getting lots of symptoms?  

I hope it is twins for, but I'll take a singleton at this point I just hope and pray it's in my uterus and not in my tubes.. I worry about that.  So not until I see an u/s i will relax 100%.  

All Ladies--I will continue to pray for everyone and please continue the prayers for my embies to be healthy in my uterus... Have a wonderful day!!

[sasygirl]

SO VERY TIRED....I can't seem to get out of the bed on the weekends when my husband is home and gets up with the kids.  I am sleeping every chance I get.  I haven't had any morning sickness, just sick to my stomach on some mornings.  The only thing that I have really noticed is that I have been in maternity clothes for about 2wks now.  No jeans fit anymore and I wanted to be comfortable, so I bought some maternity jeans and capris to be able to sit down and breathe, no use in trying to suck it in anymore, cause it ain't going anywhere (ha, ha).  I was so happy to hear the heartbeats and see them both that I just cried like a baby.  My transfer was on 2/9 and they were 5 day embies.    I was looking at your numbers and they are so similar to what mine were that I think it could be twins for you also.  I just know that your little one/ones are in your uterus and just fine, so don't stress it is so bad for the pregnancy......can't wait to hear about your u/s.  How are you feeling???  Keep in touch and congrats on your numbers again!!!!!

sasygirl

[mb789]

THAT IS SO GREAT!!!!  I couldn't be happier for you and your family.  How is your husband taking the news?  Just wonderful.  Looking forward to your updates!

[chamlin]

Stigglm - Good Luck! to you tomorrow, I am praying for you and lots of babydust and sticky vibe on your way. Just take a lot of rest tonight...

Lj2005 - I am hanging and still moving, I finally went back to work today it was hard, but I have to do it and keep my self busy, it is hard to think about it sometime, but when you are alone and by your self some time I asked my self  why it didn't work what did I do wrong? but I need to stop thinking about it and move on to the next one. We might not do our next cycle until July or so, my DH will be in and out for his business trip he want to be here for my next cycle. My AF just started on Sunday I never have this much pain in my life just my cramps alone I have to sit down the whole time, plus my back pain it is really bad and I felt like something is pulling from my back. At least you will be seeing your doctor soon, mine I have to call them and left them a message, the Nurse told me on Friday that I should be getting a call for Thursday to come in, but not sure the time yet. I am hoping they got my message. I will ask my doctor about the antibody testing, I have all the list of the test they did to me, but form some reason this one wasn't on it. Well girl I know this is too much already. Best of luck to you on  your next cycle.

trying2bepatient - hey girl how are you doing? as for me still hanging and moving on, I can't wait for my next cycle. Congratulation again!!! I know it is hard to be positive all the time, but with your condition right now you should not worry too much as you know you have little emby/embies growing inside you and thinking negative wont help. I know you been through a lot and hate to be dessapointed, but think positive this time, I am sure that this is your time to be happy after you been through. I was reading your old post like Sassygirl you guys been through a lots, and deserve to be happy... I will keep you in my prayers.

Sassygirl - Wow? your number is really sky heigh!!! twins Wow!!!!!! congratulation again, I was reading your old post girl you been through a lot, with all the pain that you been through you really deserve to be happy. As for me we will keep trying until I can't do it anymore. I am now 39 and will be 40 this June I am hoping that next cycle we have embies to freeze. My DH and I don't have any kids yet, we been married for 9 years and together for 13 years, we been trying for about 8 years now...I am keeping you in my prayers and your two little ones. God Bless!

[stigglm]

Well I just got back from my blood test. I was very surprised when my nurse called me before I even made it in to work....
I answered the phone...she paused and said CONGRATULATIONS! I can hardly believe it. BFP!  My number was 148. She says it is excellent? I have seen higher numbers on this board. What was that site where I can go to look at that?

Either way I am thrilled and of course a bit scared. I go back in 2 days to have it rechecked and they are starting me on suppositorys. I have been on shots for the last 2 weeks. That also seems backward from what some of you have mentioned.

Well all in all I will take this victory and pray that everything will continue to go well.
Thank you for ALL your support! It has really meant a lot to me! I will continue to love to chat with you all!

[trying2bpatient]

I'm so glad you are hanging in there and that your spirits are up.  It sounds like you're a song women so def. keep trying.  It will come just have faith.  In my heart I know it's ok, but my mind I would like to think of the small possbilities just so I won't think it's all perfect b/c anything can happen.  Although my heart is telling me different so I think that's why I feel so calm about it.  Keep us all posted on your next cycle.  I am really happy you are doing better.  Just thank God you have a wonderful DH who is very supportive.  

[trying2bpatient]

lol.. I can only imagine how tired you are, but that is so awesome you are not getting morning sickness.. uuugghhh b/c that's so horrible.  Well I'm sooo tired everyday I can only see it getting worse.  I have a couple of questions I hope you don't mind answering.
1. Did your doc keep you from having intercourse? If so how long?
2. Are you having a hard time sleeping through the entire night b/c I keeping waking up and I'm soo tired?
3.  Are you still on meds?  If not when you were did you sweat at night?  

I am sooo having all these problems.. lol

I see your wearing maternity clothes.. lol I feel as though I need them.. The sucking it in and wearing these fitted clothes not being able to breath.. I am sooooo feeling that way now only before this process I was gaining weight.  I was going to start working out, but got really discourage b/c I thought what's the point I might jst get bigger.. lol so now I'm hurting, but not ready to buy new clothes..lol BTW thanks for keeping me positive.  

[trying2bpatient]

*****CONGRADULATIONs*****  It's a huge relieve getting a positive.  I've been on shots for over 3 weeks now and my doc has not changed anything.. My butt is sooooo sore, but I rather be on a shot than suppositiories.. lol I'll keeping until your next blood work.  Here is the website I was given www.betabase.com

Keep us posted.  BTW look at sassygirl comment I asked her 3 questions do you mind helping me out..

Thank you!  

[stigglm]

By the way..it only day 9 after my transfer when I got this 148...so maybe that is good?

[stigglm]

IT is kind of new for me. To be honest the conversation with my nurse was not very long.

1. Did your doc keep you from having intercourse? If so how long? I did not ask this, but we are holding off till we do
2. Are you having a hard time sleeping through the entire night b/c I keeping waking up and I'm soo tired? I have been having a hard time. Over the last week or so I have been up all night with heartburn 2x and with a headache 2x.
3.  Are you still on meds?  If not when you were did you sweat at night?  I am still on meds. I used to get night sweat allot from the clomid (during IUI) and I was getting them real bad when I started this IVF. It has not been real bad the last few days.

[stigglm]

I am sorry that website does not seem to work for me?

Do you think 148 day 9 is good? great? :-) haha

You know how it is. You get a positive result and then the fear creeps back in? I only took 30 mins to be excited and now I am trying to figure out what might be wrong?

Crazy, I know. My nurse said is was very good...but what do they know? :-) haha

[trying2bpatient]

Here is the correct website..  http://www.betabase.info/  since this was my first time at 13 days after transfer 399 so I am going to assume it's good #, but don't quote me.  Look at this website.  Don't worry you do get excited, but your right it only last for a bit b/c you feel as if it may creep up on you.. So I completely understand.  

[trying2bpatient]

Yes, my we they told us not to have any intercourse since 3 days before the retrieval.  So we are going on 1 month now.  I just got word from my nurse they said no intercourse until after the u/s just to make it's a healthly preg. I can't sleep at night I keep sweating and tossing and turn.  I'm not on clomid, but on Progerstrone.  I don't get heartburn nor headaches I just can't sleep.  I may just be a weirdo.  I'm still on meds progesterone and estrogen patches (Vivelle)

[stigglm]

You are not a weirdo! :-)  Maybe the patches are giving you the hot flashes?
But I am not on any of those meds...just progesterone? Did they tell you why you are taking those? Of course now I wonder if I should be?

My husband will be thrilled to know we now get to wait another 2 weeks for intercourse :-( NOT. haha

I think we thought we were not supposed to have sex since the start of injections...so you know it has been awhile.  

[stigglm]

Quick question. When we look at charts for Beta numbers...it says the number of days past ovulation...do we use the same but count number of days after
1) HCG Shot?
2) ER
3) ET

[stigglm]

Opps...just read it is ER

[agini]

congratultions girl.u made it.my prayers r with u.take care.takecare of ur self more thanever.iam soooooooohappy 4 u.goodluck 4 ur 2nd blood work.

[bbbear97]

Stigglm,

Congratulations!  That's great news and yes, you're number is right were it should be for a singleton pregnancy.  I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Everyone,

Well AF started last night, the cramping was bad last night but has eased off.  I even slept with a garbage back and towel underneath me last night just in case, but nothing eventful happened.  I went to my Dr. this morning and he has cleared me to try again in April.  He believes that the embryo had a chromosomal defect and that's why it didn't stick.  He said the good news is that you were 4 weeks pregnant.  I was very concerned that he wasn't going to let me try again due to my FSH, but he said that he wasn't going to give up on me yet.  :-)

I want the next four weeks to flyyyyyyy by.  :-)

[agini]

good to hear that u can try again soon.good luck my dear.iam also going to start my 2nd ivf this month waiting 4 my AF to come this month as soon as i will get my AF they will start my treatment,this time with frozen embys no medication as u can read in my past messages about that.what ur doctor tell u he gonna do with medicines & injections or natural???goodluck.take care.

[sasygirl]

hello---

stigglim--CONGRAGULATIONS--I am so happy for you.  I know that you are relieved to have a positive outcome, it helps ease some of the stress of this whole process.....those are great numbers and strong ones to, so don't worry.  My first beta 9 days post ET was 433 and we are having twins, but I read on that betabase info chart that numbers are so hard to predict, so you never know until u/s.....Good luck and keep us posted!!

trying2bpatient---sorry, but I work on Tuesday mornings and I am just logging in:  how are you feeling other then all the wonderful side effects of the meds??  My doc turned us loose to have sex after first beta, but I held off until 2nd beta and everything seems to be fine.  Every practice is different, so just do what you doc says, but a month is a long time....Yes I wake up everynight to pee several times a night and cannot go back to sleep and the hot flashes are horrible, I sweat and wake up with my shirt wet, It is a side effect of progesterone and estrogen, so no worries.  I am still on meds until 12wks, so if you had hopes of no shots guess again, b/c they last until 12wks (or you could do suppositories).  I opted to continue shots b/c I don't want the goop from the suppositories.  I freeze my butt cheek before my shot with an ice pack and then do a heating pad for 20mins and wow what a difference it has made for me and the shots.  You should so try it, you don't even feel the shots, it's awesome...are you just so excited about the u/s??  I am praying for you to have good results and I know that everything will be fine for you, so no stress!!!  

agini--Hey girly, how you doing???  So happy to hear about your upcoming cycle, keep me posted!!

bbbear97--How are you doing??? I was so happy to see that you will be trying again soon, in this battle that is all we can do....keep fighting!!!  Good luck and keep me posted.

mb789--thank you so much girly!!  I was so excited about the news, but I am still very optimistic.  I want to make it to 12wks and then I might breath a sigh of relief.  How are you doing??  

[sasygirl]

Thank you so much for the kind words.  I was rereading your post and wanted you to know that you have so much courage pouring out of your words that I was taken back.  Everyone is so much stronger then they realize when we start this process, and I noticed you mentioned your age, don't worry about that, b/c that is only a number. I work at a hospital and last week we had a 45 year old women deliver, so I don't believe all those myths.  I am so excited to hear that you will be trying again, b/c honestly I wanted to give up so many time before, but thanks to friends I meet on this site I kept going and look at me know.  Keep that head up and I am looking forward to going on your next journey with you!!!

PRAYERS,

sasygirl

[sasygirl]

forgot to ask about your acupuncture, how is it going???

[trying2bpatient]

sassygirl--Thank you for your positive words.. I am on the shots and I will have to try the ice and heating pad.  I would so much rather do the shot than the suppositories.. I agree w/you on that... I feel under pressure now.  My hubby has now told all his family and I told him I wanted to wait until 3/18/09 before spreading the news. I'm so so nervous.. I just hope all goes well I do have hope and feel everything is going to be ok, but my mind talks to much.. you know..

bbbear--I'm so glad to hear you are doing great and ready for the next cycle.. I will be here also through your every step of the way..


Thank you all for the prayers..

[agini]

hi dear how r u doing.???about accupuncture its going good.i use to go to a place where my insurence use to cover but i wasnt satisfied 20min no massage,no music nothing.so lastweek i went to another place trained chines lady she was owsome.but too far from my place.so i found one clsoe to my place she sounds good, $70 ,45min to 1hour accu with light massage .iam looking forward she said iam starting 2nd ivf end of this month so she said i have to do 3 days a week.so let see.
u take care of ur self also take care of ur angels too.

[bbbear97]

Well, my saga continues.  My HCG is now up to 145 from Friday's 44.2.  So I have to go back in on Thursday morning for another test and if my HCG is not lowering on my own, they are going to give me an injection to encourage my numbers to go down.  If they continue to go up then it is likely that it is an ectopic pregnancy.  Very frustrating!

[agini]

iam so sorry to hear about ur news .thats bad.goodluck .i hope everything goes well.this is very frustrating.be strong.takecare.

[chamlin]

Hello Ladies; chamlin still here, good to hear some good news today. Stigglim Congratulation girl! that number is great!!!. I will be praying for you next beta test, Lots of lots of babydust and sticky vibe your way.

trying2bepatient - Thank you for your kind words. I know that god have something for me it is just a matter of time. I would like to do the next cycle next month, but I guess its kind of different here, because the doctor needs to talk us first and do different type of test before they can start a new cycle again, plus my DH will be in and out anyway for his business trip he want's me to wait until July to do the next  cycle he wants to be here for me. I am really bless to have him and my Labrador. I know you can't wait for your u/s I will keep you in my prayer. Bunch of sticky vibe on your way...

Sassygirl - thank you so much for your prayer, having this site also keep me stronger, and having a DH that support me no matter what is a blessing already. We know that one day it will be our turn and if not then we can accept it with all our heart. The hospital that we go to here have the age limit they can only do the IVF up 42 years of age, but I think if you have frozeen embies then I think it is a little different, but for the fresh IVF cycle age limit is 42.  I am praying that our next IVF cycle I hope we enough so we can have embies to freeze. Thank you again for your prayer.

bbbear97 - hang in there, have fait with god, pray that your little one is ok and maybe the beta number is just a little slow to pick up. Believe in miracle because miracle does happen. I will keep you in my prayer.....

Agini- good luck with your next cycle..

[stigglm]

Thank you all for your support and love! I really appreciate it.

Tryingtbpatient/ Sassygirl/ - Are you feeling any pains. I was so scared last night. I had some shooting pains deep on my right and then on my left side.  I am believing that everything is going fine and my 2nd beta tomorrow will be perfect.

But it is weird. It is like you find out you are BFP and all of a sudden I feel these strange pains. Did that happen to you?

bbbear97- I am sorry, I may have missed this in some of the posts...I am confused why your number going up is not a good thing? I thought that is what we wanted?  Again, I am very sorry if I missed the reason. I will go back and try to re-read your posts. I wish you ALL the luck and send you love..and baby dust!

[trying2bpatient]

I have had a couple of shooting pains that last a few seconds on/off both sides of my ovaries and some days on/off cramping like I'm getting ready to start.    Good luck on your 2nd blood work.. Everything will be ok.  

Everyeone:  I didn't want to let my anyone know I'm pregnant until I rec'd confirmation from the u/s.  However, my DH couldn't hold it in any longer and told ALL his family.  I had everyone calling me to congradulate us.. OMG I don't know what to do.  I don't want to disappoint anyone if things don't look good on 3/18.  The problem is I don't know how to look at numbers if whether or not it could be a possible ectopic one.  Please give me some advice?  How long do you wait before you share this wonderful news?  My son doesn't even know I wanted to wait till next week.. uuugghhh I hate contemplating this..  You all have a wonderful day!

[trying2bpatient]

I'm sorry to hear that, but are they going to give you an u/s just to be sure it wasn't a late implanter?  Could that be possible?  Sorry I'm a strong believer of miracles...  

[bbbear97]

It may have gotten lost in the posts, so I'll re post my status.

On Monday evening AF arrived in full force.  Major cramps and heavy flow.  I had been told on Friday that my beta numbers were not good and to stop all meds and that I would start bleeding in a few days.  They were right.

Tuesday I went in for a check up with the Dr.  They did blood work and found that my HCG is still rising.  They are now concerned about an ectopic pregnancy.  The pregnancy is obviously not in the uterus, otherwise I wouldn't be bleeding quite so bad.  So now I have to go back to the Dr's tomorrow for another blood test.  If my HCG is still rising, then it's an ectopic and they will give me an injection to terminate.

[heth10]

Hello all I am new to this site. My hubby and I are 28 and have been trying for over 3 years. I had an ectopic pregnancy which took my rght tube and have not been able to conceive since. I just had my first IVF cycle day 5 transfer on 3-10-09. Today I am having slight cramos but dont know if its just in my head. I am still on bedrest which is not the easiest thing to do my mind is goin crazy and its only been one day. Don't know how I am going to get through this. I was reading the posts and thought it would be a good idea to join so I can go through this with someone who is also going through it. I had 2 embryos transfered one A and one B with none left over to freeze which scared me. But well see how it goes I go for blood test tomorrow and then my pregnancy test 3-19. So if anyone has any advice or symtoms they had I would appreciate it...

[agini]

hi heth welcome to the board.so u r in ur 2ww period.dont worry it will pass soon.u r at right place.here all the ladies r so owsome.its like a small family who understands excatly ur feeling becasue we all r went through this.i joined this form last month when i was on my 2ww period 1st ivf.but unfortunately didnt wrok ,dont know y.if u read past messages u will know.take as much as rest u can,dont do stressful work,dont lift anything heavy stuff.try to keep ur self busy if possible watch funny movies.if u read all the messages by now u might found out that dont do HPT.STAY AWAY FROM HPT.& dont look for any kind of symptoms or sign keep ur brain free from all that.i know its tough but try to do becasue what ever symptoms or sign u will feel all that will be because of progestrone inje or medicine.so just relax, eat good ,drink lots of fluids.& chat chat chat with us .share & ask what ever concern u have.goodluck.stay positive.my prayers r with u & iam sending u tons & tons of baby dust.

[heth10]

Thanks for the advice I appreciate it. I think it was a good idea to join its nice to have someone to ask questions knowing they have been through the same thing. I took 2 weeks off of work because I am a nurse in surgery and cannot avoid the heavy lifting or harsh chemicals and anesthesia so that will help although it will be a long 2 weeks not doing anything,  Are you going to try another cycle? Im sure ill be on here alot. Talk to ya soon.

[milly3031]

Hello ladies
Sassygirl OMG I am sooooooo happy for you twins wow that is wonderful news I have been out of touch for a while on this site but I was on the other forum there are two very much the same it kind of confuses you but its the same you feel good talking to each other on the sites.

trying2bpatient congratulations to you too girl I pray to God that all goes well with you and sassygirl and all that are pregnant.  I hope to be in your shoes soon too.  

Agini how are you I missed talking to you I have been asking for you but it was on the other forum.  I hear that you will try again at the end of this month I wish you all the best girl my prayers are with you and i send you all the babydust to go your way.  I am glad you are doing good with the accupucture I still havn't had the chance to look for one in my area which kind of upsets me because I don't have time with work and all.  I am praying and hoping that I can start my second cycle now in April that is when I think my doctor will get me to start again I have 4 frozen embryos and I am so scared afraid that they do survive the thaw.  I will die if they don't survive the thaw I was reading that sometimes they don't do good with the thawing part and that scares me because I don't think I can afford to start all over again.

and to all the new ladies my prayers are with you and NO HPT stay hydrated drink lots of water eat well and get plenty of rest think happy thoughts and think of holding your baby.  Lots and Lots of baby dust your way good luck ladies.  

[agini]

hethe:
          yes iam going to try again this month end of this month,i have 6 frozen embroy's day 5 blastocyst.so they r planing to tranfer 2 this time.mean while iam doing accupuncture.

milly::
hi dear good to hear from u,where were u ???thanks 4 ur prayers.yes my 2nd cycle will start this month actualy it will be in april becasue march end i will get my AF,once i will get AF they will do baselineultrasound ,then they gonna track my ovulation by doing U/S.if they think that my follivle size is enough big the range they want ,also uterus lining ,& FSH level if all this criteria will match together then only they will transfer otherwise i have to wait for another month till all the 3 criteria will match.as i said before this time they r doin natural cycle no medicine or injections.so let see.keep praying for me that everything works out in april ,this wating thing is too frustrating.so cogratulations & good luck u r starting ur cycle in april too looks like we gonna satrt almost same time.so how it will be natural or with medicines .do u know when in april.take care dear ,my prayers r with u & also tons & tons of baby dust on ur way.keep in touch.i have 6 frozen embys,day 5 iam also scared of thaw i asked my dr she said that only one or 2 goes bad during thaw not all of them & she said that also very rare.hopefully she is right about it.iam in same boat dear.i cannot afford fresh ivf cycle right away.my accupuncture is going good.its expensive but hey where u spend 15K for ivf leittle bit more wont effect she charge $70 per class.i go twice a week according to her my 2nd cycle will begin in april so not much time so she said it will be better twise a week. she put needles specialy abdomen area then on wrist legs.then she put this heat right top pf the abdomen,& she put electric clips on 2 needles lwer to the ovary she pass current from there.i dont know any one did this before.but she said its good..i hope.if u hear anything about this kind of accupuncture let me know passing electric with accu.take care dear & goodluck.saty in touch.

[stigglm]

Hello Ladies-
So glad to hear everyone is keeping there spirits high! I just had my 2nd beta test this morning and the number has gone from 148 to 407. So I am excited about that.
I thought the 2ww was hard, but I think the next two weeks waiting for my ultrasound on the 26th will be pretty challenging as well. One day at a time right.

Trying2bpatient-
Thank you for the advice on the pains. The doctor agreed. It is very normal she said up to even 10+ weeks to have cramping and off and on pains. As long as there is no bright red blood they told me not to panic. So I am going to do my best to leave this in God's hands. I firmly believe he did not bring us this far to leave us now!  

Heth10- Welcome to the post. The ladies here are fantastic. DO NOT worry about a thing. I had 5 IUIs and this is my 2nd IVF. This time around during my 2ww I stayed busy. I had a best friend actually in town and through her a party if you can believe that. (no drinking for my of course) I thought I had over done it. But I think it might have been the best thing for me. Having her here really took my mind off it. I would say do not just lie in bed. Most doctors will tell you that is not necessary. All it will do is make you crazy. Have lunch with friends, take a walk, go to the movies....anything low stress and easy.  As far as pains go..I am learning that is very normal. Just like the ladies said, you cannot read into that either. I had pains with both IVFs, I had cramping, I had breast tenderness.....etc.  And the first time it was BFN and this time it is BFP!! So it would be very hard for me to say....yes cramps is good or bad. We do know that it is common when the embryos are attaching themselves to the lining that you will cramp...this is good. But sometimes the meds we are on will fool us.  Pray, laugh, SLEEP, and relax! I am sending baby dust your way!

[trying2bpatient]

Stigglm--Wow.. 409 those #'s are awesome when you had your blood test how many days was that,  was it 12 or 13 days after transfer?  Remember mine were at 399 on the 13th day..  So I think we are close with our numbers.. that's sooo awesome.. Now we both have to wait for our u/s.  I can't wait.. I have 6 days to go before mine.  

milly--I'm so gald to see you are back and in good spirits.  keep busy this month will go by sooo fast before you know it we are in APRIL.

Sending baby dust your way and lots of prayers...

Heth--welcome aboard.. if you read past post you will know everything we thought about what & how we felt, and what we did to make time go by FAST.. NO HPT's at all.  They are tempting, but not accurate it's setup for failure.. but having patience is the key.  

[heth10]

Agini- Good luck I wish you all the best for this April. I didnt have any left to freeze which made me nervous but oh well trying not to focus on that. That is great that you have 6.

Trying2bpatient- patience is a virtue, however easier said thatn done, as Im sure you know. I am trying to tell myself what is meant to happen will happen. Thanks for the advice. Congrats and cant wait to hear about the u/s.

Stigglm-  Thanks for the advice, its nice to know that I can actually do something. I am so nervous that I am going to overdo it or do something and it will be my fault that I didnt get pregnant. I did take 2 weeks off of work because I am a nurse and am around anesthesia so i will have alot of time on my hands but I am going to try to keep busy. Thanks and congrats on your betas.

[stigglm]

Today is day 16 from ER and day 11 from transfer (day 5 transfer) So I think things are going well! Thank you GOD!

I meant to comment on your post about your DH telling his family. You know for close to 2 years I was doing fertility treatments of some kind...and I did not want ANYONE to know. My first IVF I only told 1-2 people...didn't want anyone to know.

But I learned something...this is nothing to be ashamed of..and more so..I NEED support of people who love me!  This time around I let my gaurd down. I started to think...why do we live in so much fear? Why do we always prepare for the worst. This time I think all my friends and family knew I was going through IVF. (maybe 20 or more people) and you know what...IT has been SO fantastic. People have not been nosey or invasive. They have been so supportive and they have ALL been praying for me. So when I found out...I had to tell them. I felt like they were on the journey with me in a way?  It has been great! I also decided to tell them because I know that the outcome will not change if they know.  But I also am not going to live in fear of what "might go wrong." (ya know) This is SUCH a wonderful time and it is good to have the support of people who really know and love me.

And you know what else, if something does go wrong...I AM GOING to need their support. I am going to need them to be there for me!

With all that said, you can still have boundaries. I did have someone asking me all kinds of questions and being TOO in my business, and I just let them know...I love you, but I do not want to talk about that right now.  I also had someone tell someone outside me circle and I politely told them, please do not do that again. This is my news to tell and I would like to tell who I want, when I want..

ya know?  All and all I would be happy that your DH is excited and could not hold it in. It is his journey too and we need to remember that they have a very hard time with all of this too.  Sounds like you have a great family.....let them love you! :-)

This is just my opionion. I have tried it both ways and if feels good to know that so many people are praying for you. I also feel good that I don't to make excuses why I cannot do things. My friends have been so much more understanding when I miss a bday party or cannot attend something.

Sounds like you have a great family.....let them love you! :-)

[heth10]

How soon after transfer am I able to get up and move around more? Also if I had a day 5 transfer when is the expected implantation day?? Just wondering.

[stigglm]

I have heard that some doctors want you to have 3 days bed rest? You might want to ask your RE. My doctor insisted that no bed rest was necessary. As long as you were not lifting heavy or over doing it you were fine. I still took 2 days to rest.

There is no evidence that says if you stay in bed 2 weeks that you will get better results.

Again- I think the more important thing here is that you do not stress. My doctor made that clear. So if laying in bed makes you feel good...do that. But for me, I found it was so much better to take my mind off of the wait. It was better to be up and around friends. My husband and I enjoyed a few nights out for dinner, we went to the movies, etc. It is about keeping your mind calm!

As far as implant. I have read it is generally about 2-5 days after a day 3 transfer and within 1-3 days after a day 5 transfer.

[bbbear97]

Another update on my saga.  My numbers are now about 280, double from Tuesday.  I had stopped bleeding but it started up again today and now I'm having some major cramping.  I have to go back in for an ultrasound tomorrow afternoon.  They definatley suspect an ectopic.

I also had them check my Thyroid and the test came back hyper active.  Just wondering if anyone else has had there tyroid tested?

[agini]

hi bbbear
iam sorry to hear about ur saga.did u checked ur thyroid b4 u start ur IVF???normaly every clinic does that b4 they start IVF treatment they make sure ur thyroid & prolactin harmone.becasue if ur thyroid is high that menas hyper then u have tough time to get concive & if u concive there is a chance of misscourage.so make sure with ur doctor that did they did ur thyroid test b4 IVF.this is the website which will tell u about hyper & also hypo thyroid.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/pregnancy.html
goodluck my dear with ur U/S tomorrow.iam keep praying 4 u.take care.

[trying2bpatient]

stigglm--Thank you so much for making me feel better.  I was a little worried.

agini--I hope everything goes ok.  My prayers are with you.  Keep us posted what the outcome was.

milly-nice to hear from ya!  I'm glad your are doing good and you will start your next IVF very soon.

heth-yes patience is a virtue and if I can do it you can too.  The first couple of days I did lots of research until I found this forum.  there after I didn't go anywhere I just kept reading and posting.  I prayed alot and trust me that's what help me through it all.  Even now when my mind starts wondering I do other things to keep me occupied.  I'm 29, I stayed very active through the entire thing with the exception of the first 48 hrs after transfer and that's because I my ER put me on bedrest.  That very next day I took my son skating (of course I didn't skate), dinner and a movie.  My hubby was fantastic we didn't even talk about he just kept me busy from going to the mall, movies, visiting friends and family.  Here I am today still waiting patiently for my u/s which is still not till 3/18.  Today is Friday and I can't even believe how quickly the days when by.  Even the day b4 my PGT I was soooooo tempted in getting a HPT and I didnt' do did.  So like I said if I can do so can you... Hang in there and keep busy you'll be ok.  

All--here lately I've been feeling a little sick from my stomache like I'm getting a stomache flu.  I'm hungry so I eat, but then I start feeling like my stomache is unsettled.  I remember feeling this way during my first preg. 10 years ago, but at the time I didn't know I was preg.  Do any of you all know if this is the first signs of morning sicknes or is this is just in my head and it's to early for morning sickness..  

Thanks..

[heth10]

Hello,

Trying2bpatient- Thanks I know I am finally starting to calm doen a "little" I actually got out today and did some things, got my mind off of it for a while which was good. This weekend I am going to try to get out and do some things with the hubby.

All- Today is 3dpt5dt. I am feeling little morepositive trying not to focus on the negative. I had a migraine yesterday which I never get and today i feel full/pressure and a little soreness in my lower abdomen that I didnt feel before so nt sure what that is. Hop everyone is doing well.

[trying2bpatient]

That is completely normal I felt the same way.. I walked a little slow because of the pressure.  It's just from the transfer.. You will feel like that on/off for a while and then the cramping will start don't pay to much attention to it.. What med's are you on?

[heth10]

I am on PIO once daily and estrace twice daily. Just wondering because they started all of a sudden in the middle of the day today.  

[prayingforbaby888]

Hello,
I am new to this site and new to the world of IVF. I have been reading your posts and hope you don't mind if I join. This seems like a very supportive forum.   I just went through my first IVF.  I had my ET 2 days ago (Mar. 12).  I had 11 eggs retrieved and 6 fertilized, with all making it to 5 day blastocysts.  We transfered 2, very good quality embryos.  Now onto the dreaded 2ww!!  Here are my questions:  Is it normal to have menstrual type cramping and bloating since the transfer?  When would implantation take place?  Thank you in advance!!  Baby dust and sticky vibes to all!!

[sasygirl]

Wow--so many newbies...WELCOME!!  

milly3031--Hey girly!!  I was so happy to hear from you again.  How are you doing??  When are you going to start up again.  I am looking forward to good news and going on your journey with you again!!

trying2bpatient--hey lady!  How are you feeling??  From reading your posts it sounds like you have the beginning of morning sickness.  I have had felt sick with no vomiting, but the second I eat something, I feel better.  Weird hunh!!  Maybe the babies way of saying feed me now lady or we will punish you!!  Other then that I am so tired I can barely get out of the bed in the mornings!  How bout you?? ARe you ready for your u/s, I am so excited for you!!   Don't be upset at your hubby for telling he is just overjoyed and for us I know how hard it is to get excited, but the more people who know then the more support we have!!  Good luck and can't wait to hear about your U/S!!!  Prayers!

prayingforbaby888--welcome to the site.  You have come to the right place for support.  We have all been where you are and know how you are feeling.  I can only speak about your symptoms from my previous experiences with IVF.  On this cycle I had terrible bloating and mild dull cramps.  Implantation is hard to pin down, b/c everything you read has a different time for implantation.  I believe that they say 3-5 days post 3day transfer and 1-3 days post 5 day transfer.   The most important thing to remember during this 2ww is stay calm, do not do a HPT at home, and keep chatting, it will pass the time by.  We are one big family and we love to keep in touch, so chat and ask as many questions as you want!!  Good Luck with your wait and keep in touch!!!

bbbear97--what a heck of a road you have traveled my friend.  My prayers are with you and your family and let us know how you are doing when you can!!  Stay strong!

heth10--welcome!  So glad you have found us.  I know how hard the 2ww is, but remaining positive and chatting are some of the best medicine I found to deal with it.  When is your test, b/c I will add you to my prayer list.  We have all been where you are and I have to say that I cannot imagine my life without all these wonderful ladies.  This was my 5th cycle and we are pregnant with twins and I would have given up a long time ago had I not had the support of the ladies I met on this site, so chat away and keep in touch!!  Good luck, prayers and babydust!!

agini--glad to hear about the acupuncture, I am telling you, you will see such a difference in stress level this time around.  I am so happy for you and can't wait to hear some good news!!!

stigglm--CONGRAGULATIONS!!  I was so happy to see those numbers rose and they rose up nicely.  What is next for you??  Can't wait to hear!!

To anyone I missed, I am sorry and to all who have upcoming test and u/s's GOOD LUCK!!!  

sasygirl

[stigglm]

Welcome to the group. It sounds like you have a great chance. It is always good to have good quality embryos. Although you can definitely get pregnant with lesser quality I have read. Search the forum a bit back, we talked about implantation. I think it is generally 1-3 days after a 5 day transfer and 3-5 days after a 3 day. It is normal to get cramping. However, you are forced to just sit back and relax because there really are no reliable symptoms for us on IVF. We are on so many drugs that fool the body to thinking it is pregnant such as progestrone.

Cramping and bloating are all normal. Cramping can be caused by the implanting. Rest and try to get your mind off everything! I know it is hard...but if you can stay busy I will tell you it does make the time go by faster!


Trying2bpatient-
Hey you, how are you feeling? It sounds like you are getting "morning sickness" I have read that it comes in all degrees, just because it is not too extreme and you are not throwing up...does not mean you are not having it.  

It is strange, if you are like me you almost want it?? I have not really had any. You almost worry something is wrong!? But I try to put those thoughts out of my head.
Are you feeling any cramping? I am still? It is off and on. I called my RE and they said it is just the uterus expanding? I will feel better when I have my ultrasound on the 26th. The only symptoms I notice are the cramping and if I do not eat I am getting really light headed and get the shakes.

How about you? Are you reading any good books? Can't wait to hear your good report on the 18th!

[bbbear97]

Update on me :-)

I'm doing okay.  I went to my Dr on Friday and they gave me a Methotrexate shot to terminate the pregnancy.  My Dr said he was positive I didn't have an ectopic, but rather a very abnormal pregnancy.  It was a little emotional but I'm fine now.  I have to go back on Tuesday and Friday this week for more Beta tests as they want to be sure that my numbers are going down.

I also found out that my Dr has tested my thyroid in the beginning and the result was normal at 1.45.  It's now in the low 3's be he said that's still normal.

I'll keep you posted on what happens tomorrow.

[trying2bpatient]

sasgirl--I know I got over my worries w/my DH sharing the news.  I slowly, but shirley started sharing it with my friends.  It is so hard to get extremely excited you know.  Morning sickness it is... lol Since I last posted it's getting worse.  I just feel more nauseated than ever.  I eat and still feel it and the sad thing is I can't even eat regular I'm eating less b/c I feel soooo bloated and feel nauseous at the sametime.. uuugghh... lol One thing I dislike and don't miss is the morning sickness.. why can't our DH go through it at least for a week.. I get tired at times, but not at your degree yet.  I work and I need the energy.  What I can't handle and is feeling sick like I am now and work... I can't concentrate.. I'm glad you are doing good and thanks for responding I feel much, much better... Are you noticing your getting big quick or is it going pretty slow?

stigglm--Yes ma'ma I can not wait until my u/s.  I am patiently waiting I can't concertrated on my u/s b/c I'm feeling sick and keeping thinking-ok don't feel sick, ok it's going away, ok its back please go away.. then the headache start.. uuugghhhh lol  but I guess I should be happy at least it's a good sign..

Yes I am still cramping, sometimes it's bad where I wonder if AF is coming?  Friday night I had lots of pressure on my lower abdomen I was really worried, but it went away by Sat morning.  Then Sunday night I had very little light pink discharge and b/c of the cramping and the pressure I got worried.  I found it should be part of the pregnany, but I don't know it was only once though.  So just like you I won't feel better until after the u/s.  At this time I am not reading any books.  How are you  feeling?  

bbear--I'm soooo sorry to hear all of what you have gone through I know it's tough, but hang in there.  I hope you've been staying busy so you don't have to think about it awhole lot.  

Welcome prayingforababy888---Read all the post the women here are incredible and have lots of knowledge.  You'll discover some of the symptoms you are having or will have shortly so you don't panic.  Don't look for anything to make you feel or not feel PG.  My best advice is to stay busy, positive, and no HPT's they all recommend it.  

[prayingforbaby888]

Thank you ladies for your warm welcome! It is so nice to have support during this very crazy and emotional time!!  I appreciate your advice and comments.  I will try and not analyze every little twinge and cramp.  I definitly won't do any HPT's.  I guess my only question is what should I avoid during the 2ww?  Any foods to eat or not to eat?  How about exercise? We are planning to spend the day in Niagara Falls (lots of walking around) on Thursday.  Do you think this is a bad idea?  I am a teacher on spring break and I want to keep busy so I don't think about things.  Thanks again for your support.

[stigglm]

It is good to hear you are getting out. Light excercise is good! Niagara Falls sounds great. Just rest when you need to and don't over do it! I went to the museum during my 2ww and found myself getting tired after 2 hours!

As far as your diet. I would assume you are pregnant and eat accordingly! That means no to caffeene and alcohol, no unpasturized chese, ect.

I am reading this book and find it so helpful.
http://www.amazon.com/What-Expect-Eating-Youre-Expecting/dp/0761133267

There are also allot of good websites that talk about proper nutrition.  The thing that most IVF patient don't realize is you are actually 2 weeks further along then you think. So when you get your first positive BETA after a 2ww, you are actually 4 weeks pregnant.  There are allot of thing that happen in the first 4-8 weeks and it is important to make sure baby is getting the proper nutrition.

Again, it is nothing to get crazy about or obsess about. Just do your best! :-)

Keep us posted!

Trying2bpatient- Thanks for the reassurance. I am about 1 week behind you so I wonder if the morning sickness will start soon for me? Sounds like yours started a few days ago?  Like I said, so far the biggest change I notice is feeling light headed and shaky when I don't eat. Like this morning I woke up and I felt like I was going to pass out doing my hair. I had not had breakfast yet.

I cannot wait for your u/s tomorrow! Keep us posted!

Sassygirl- Love to hear how you are doing! How are you feeling? When is your next doctor appt? Will you still see your RE or did you find a new doctor? How was the process if you did need to find a new doc? How did you select?

[trying2bpatient]

I just learned something so you are saying from our 1st beta after our transfer we are actually 4 weeks.. WOW.  so that makes me be at almost 6 weeks in a couple of days.. That is very surprising. So we are 1 week apart from each other.. That is too awesome.  So yes ma'am your morning sickness should start kicking in.  My did start late last week and I don't like it at all.  I feel it everyday all day.. I don't vomit, but I just feel very naesous... and lots of headaches.  

Sassygirl how long did your morning sickness last?  

prayingforababy888--yes walk keep yourself busy, but if you get tired rest you def. don't want to over do it.  

[stigglm]

Yes it is pretty exciting. I was trying to figure out how it was possible that you might be able to see the heartbeat "flutter" on your 4th week? So I did some research. I will verify with my doctor when I go because I have read 2 different things. One site said it was 2 weeks from ET and another said below. So if you go by ER it is even further along. That is why you should be able to see the heartbeat flutter tomorrow...because you are actually considered 6-7 weeks along. :-)

This is what I found:
"The start of an unassisted pregnancy is usually measured from the first day of your last menstrual period. When calculating, how many weeks pregnant you are after an IVF cycle, start counting from 2 weeks prior to your retrieval. For example if you had a positive pregnancy test on November 30th and your retrieval happened on November 14, you would now be just over 4 weeks pregnant. **Please note that some clinics calculate the estimated due date differently. To be more precise, always have your clinic calculate the due date for you."

I will ask you the same question I asked sasseygirl, have you found a doctor yet? How are you going about choosing?  My RE does not handle OB and so I am on the hunt.  Remember the above information when you are calling new doctors (if you have to find a new doctor) Most OB octors I have found will not see until you are 8-10 weeks so knowing how far you are actually considered to be is helpful!

[stigglm]

Are you drinking enough water? I know it is hard cause we have to work and it is hard to have to run to the bathroom EVERY 30 minutes. But I was getting headaches last week and found if I force myself to drink like 16 glasses a day it helps. My cup is kind of big so I bet is is 1.5 or 2 cups each time I fill it?
I have not had a headache since....knock on wood. It is excessive but I think we are more dehydrated then we think?  That might be the cause of your headaches?

Let me know that the doctor tells you tomorrow!

[trying2bpatient]

I do have my OB.  She is the one who referred me to my ER I've been going to her for over 5 years.  She knows I was doing IVF and knows I am PG is just waiting for my doc to release me so I can start going to her.  My ER will see me until 9 or 10 weeks until he release's me, but I will confirm tomorrow.  Water I've been drinking less since I started feeling naseous.  I have a different taste in my mouth and so if I drink water it makes me feel worse, although I am trying to drink water as much as I can.  I do bring my water from home which is filtered and that helps.  Thank you for the advice.  I did read online you can get tension headaches that hurt on both sides of your head and your neck.. That's me.. which they did say it's your hormones.  The only thing I don't know how much longer it will last... Now that we know we are a few weeks further..

If I had to look for a OB I would def. ask if they see you by appointment only unless in an emergency.  I prefer a female so that's how I choose her.  My OBG doc is awesome she
explains everything in to detail and she understands what we women go through.  She doesn't just get in there rush you out to see the next patient.  My doc runs her own office she is the only doctor there.  I really don't know what else I can say to help you choose a OBG.  Good luck I know it's tough.  

I am feeling sooo bad right now I can't even work.  

[agini]

prayingforbaby,
    hi dear welcome to this site.goodluck,& lots &lots of sticky baby dust for u.about niagara,u know one this u r so lucky that u r going to niagara falls right now after ET,becasue people says that the water mist from the niagara falls is very good if u breath the air over there with that mist thir is something in that mist it wasnt proven yet what exactly it is but something which helps to get pregnent,so so many people goes there when they start planing a family thats what i heard so go there enjoy as much as u can breath breath & breath fresh air in niagra.

[jeannie35]

Happy St Patrick's Day from Ireland! It is said that if you drink from a well blessed by St Patrick that it helps with infertility/childbirth (just heard this for first time on the radio and have lived in Ireland for 34 years!!).

Am on horrible 2ww on a FET. Have had slight cramping on and off since day 3 post transfer (day 7 now). Had really reallt bad cramping on my fresh cycle 3 months ago so associate it with neg outcome.  Anyone out there had cramps and pos test?

Help its so hard xx

[jammyy]

Hi  
I was on other forum and came to this forum today. Well I had my FET on 24th feb and my beta was on 6 march. It started with low numbers at 35. I was too tensed what will happen.But after a week ie on 13 march it increased to 758.So it is rising after every 1.5 days.Nurse said its a very good sign and numbers are awesome.She said initially numbers were low as FET sometimes lead to late implantation.My ultrasound is coming friday.
Lots of baby dust to all:)

[Bean5369]

Hello!!
I am also new to this site.  I was just reading ALL the posts.  I read that your transfer was on the 12th, Mine was on the 12th too!!  It was also a day 5 transfer.  I have had 4 miscarriages so we have done PGD with both of our IVF's and I am praying that this is the one that works!  I wish you the best of luck we are going through the same things at the same exact time...and PS I read your profile, my hubby is also a Police officer!
Everyone on this site seems so supportive and helpful, so glad I landed here!!

[stigglm]

Welcome to the site,
The ladies here are fantastic. You will get plenty of support and advice.  

Jammyy-
Good luck on your ultrasound! How are you feeling? It looks like you are right on track with Trying2bpatient. She has her u/s today.  Are you feeling any "symptoms"??
I am about a week behind you. I had a 5 day embryo transfer on March 1st.  My numbers were good. 128 after 2ww and in two days jumped to 407.  But it is almost like the u/s 2 ww is harder then the initial. You just want to know everything is going well.  Trying2bpatient is having nausea which started last week. How about you?
I am feeling pretty normal (which is why I am freaking out) I am a bit shaky if I do not eat, but that is about it. I also have cramping here and there.

Thanks for the feedback!

Trying2bpatient- CANNOT wait to see what the doctor says today! I am sure it will be great! Good luck! From the way you are feeling I would not doubt it if it was 2!!!
Post as soon as you can!

[prayingforbaby888]

Agini: Thank you for the tip on Niagara Falls!!! I will take deep long breaths!!!

Bean 5369: Nice to hear I have a cycle buddy!!  How are you feeling?  What is PGD?  I have had some menstrual type cramps that come and go, swollen breasts and waves of nausea the last couple of days, but it can all be from the progesterone.  I am trying to stay calm and busy.  When do you test?  I am testing on Mar. 24. Keep me posted.

[Bean5369]

Hello...PGD is Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis.  Basically after they fertilize the embryo's they do a biopsy on Day 3 and send it to a lab to do genetic testing.  The results come back as to whether the embyro's are healthy or not.  Based on my 4 miscarriages and all my other fertility tests coming back normal it was our only other option.  Unfortunately my results are not usually good.  Out of 9 embryo's tested only 3 came back normal.  It's quite a roller coaster, Out of the 3 that were normal only 2 made it to day 5 so I had 2 embryo's to transfer and it's crazy b/c I know the sex of the embryo's based on the DNA testing.  I go for my blood test on Sat the 21st.  The days are going by very slowly!  I also have cramping but I'm not too worried based on the words of wisdom from all of the lovely ladies on this site...seeing that others had it I feel it's more common now..I pray for good results for you and for all the others!

[stigglm]

Wow, PGD, that is crazy! Is this something that everyone has when they "grade your embyos?"

If not, I would wonder why more women did not have that? It seems like we all go through so much with IVF.All of us are praying for no miscarrage (miscarriage). It would be great to know that embryos that are impanting are the best possible geneticaly.

And I am not sure about knowing the sex of the embyos...but in a way, that would be great information to have. I did not even think this was possible?

Is this something anyone can elect to do?

[stigglm]

How are you feeling? When is your first beta?

[sasygirl]

WELCOME to all the newbies:Bean5369, Jeannie35, Jammyy--so glad you have found our site.  We have all been there and done that.  If you are waiting the 2ww I recommend chat, chat, chat with us all to keep your mind at ease and distracted.  It is the hardest thing I have ever done, but when you find out your preggo the 2ww does not go away then you have to wait again for u/s to see the baby and heartbeat, so be prepared.  I was thinking how easy it was going to be but wow I worried just as much as when I was waiting to find out I was preggo.   Congragulations if you have found out your preggo--I refuse to leave this site, b/c so many of the ladies have helped me get where I am today and I just love them all, so keep in touch and keep chatting with us.

trying2bpatient--The morning sickness has not gone away at all and yesterday I was hugging the porcelain god, so let me tell you it got worse for me.  The feeling of being sick is the worst, but my doc offered to put me on med's today for it, but I have heard it does not help much, so I declined.  I am so excited to hear about your u/s.  I had another one today at my first OB appt and the twins are growing and the hearbeats were 160 and 180, and the tech said she would not be surprised if it was a boy and girl.  I don't care either way.  And yes, to getting bigger quicker, my doc told me that my uterus is the size of a womens uterus with a singleton baby at 12wks.  Maternity clothes are so on right now.  I hate to admit it but I have already gained 10lbs, but I also say that the progesterone helped that some ( they weighed me today--HATED IT).  Enough about me, cannot wait to hear about you....GOOD LUCK!!!

STIGGLM--Hey girly,  I went to my first OB appt today, b/c I had no insurance to cover the costs of going to my RE so he cut me loose last week and now I go to my OB.  I was lucky b/c I work in a Women and Children's pavillion where they deliver babies and I was able to ask about docs and talk to them first before chosing one.  I chose a small practice (4 drs) which I recommend b/c the bigger the practice the bigger your chances of having a new doc every appt and at delivery.  I recommend getting referrals from friends and then calling to see how the office staff is when making the appt.  It is such an exciting time and you want to make sure you are happy with the doc you choose.  Good luck and what is your next appt going to be????

PRAYINGFORBABY888--Do take the trip b/c it will help pass the time, just don't overdo it.  Your body will let you know when you have overdone it.  Drink lots of water and just enjoy the sites.  I am so happy for you and excited to hear about your news!!!  Good luck and have a wonderful time on your trip........

BBBEAR97--Hey girly.  How are you doing??? I know how you must be feeling and I just wanted to let you know that I am still praying for you and am so happy to see that you have staying in touch.  Keep in touch and stay strong lady!!!

AGINI--What's up with you lady???  How are you doing these days??  What is the game plan for you next, I am so happy to hear you are trying again and just know that I will still be here during your next 2ww.  GOOD LUCK!!

Prayers to all and chat with you soon!!!!!

sasygirl

[Bean5369]

Yes the PGD Is crazy.  It is not something that is covered by insurance companies due to the people that abuse it as a way to try to have "perfect" babies.  It became an option for us but we had to pay out of pocket.  Based on my miscarriages we were looking for answers so we chose to do it twice.  The results have proved that my something doesn't mix with my husband and I b/c only 1/3 of the embryos are normal but that is still great b/c at least we had something!.  As far as the sex of the babies it is crazy knowing!..It also made it a little harder the first time we did b/c I knew what I didn't get to have.  But I opted to know again and it was a boy and a girl that were implanted..nuts I know..

[stigglm]

Hey girl-
Just checking on you. I am praying that everything went well for you at your first u/s. I was up last night thinking of you (weird I know) but when I didn't hear I began to worry!

I am sure it was a huge success! Let us know! Cannot wait to hear the good news!
When did the doctor give you as a due date?

[trying2bpatient]

Sorry I didn't respond yesterday.. I am officially 6 weeks 2 days today.  I am having a singleton.  I was able to see the heart beating which was increible and hear the heartbeat.  The baby is growing fine.  I know have to go every 2 weeks from now till the 12 week.  The doc said once I reach the 10th week and the baby is growing the way it's suppose 2 be the baby is safe.  So he will not release me until then.  

How is everyone else feeling?  

[stigglm]

That is FANTASTIC! So great to hear! I am so happy for you. I am so happy you got to see the heartbeat. I am exactly one week behind you. I go for my u/s next week Thurs.

What meds did you say you were on besides progestrone shots?

I am feeling normal (which scared the heck out of me) I called my doctor and she said BE HAPPY about that! :-) She tried to assure me that many many women do not get morning sickness and I am one of the lucky ones. It still makes me scared.

I am going back to the shots. The suppositories are so nasty I cannot take it anymore!  Other then that just counting the days til u/s and praying everything is okay.

[trying2bpatient]

stigglm--I'm on progerstrone shots and vivelle patches...I told my doc that the shots were hurting me.. he said they (shots) are more effective, but if I wanted to change to suppositories.. I said heck no.. I think it's gross.. but anyway.. Yes.. be glad you are not having morning sicknes.. you are sooooooo lucky.. I'm feeling sick at work and I can't even take a nap.  uuugghhh..  I'm not thowing up, but only nauseas right now I can't even explain what Im feeling its not good.  

sassygirl/stigglm--have you all experienced any pain/pressure on your lower abdomen?  Last night was the second night and I cried b/c it was sooo uncomfortable.  I don't know what it is.  I'm not sure if I exhausted myself all day and then go home I get that feeling/pain.  So I sleep it off I'm ok the next day.  Weird huh?

[stigglm]

I get all kinds of weird pains. Today my stomach is KILLING me! I don't know if it is the baby or the cheese I ate? :-) haha.  I wake up in the night and morning with a deep pressure. I just pray everything is okay.

I try to keep in mind that I used to get strange pains and headaches here and there before I was BFP. You should not worry. When is your next doctor appt?

I am wondering still why I seem to be the only one I know not on patches?

[trying2bpatient]

Ok.. I was starting to worry.  I don't see my doc until 4/1/09 on April fools.. lol I'm trying to eat every 2-3 hours so I dn't feel so sick.  I wouldn't worry about the estrogen patches.. that's probably why we are sick b/c we have so much estrogen in our body. lol I'm just jealous that you are not sick.. uughh.. its soo horrible.  Sassygirl is lucky she doesn't have to work. I can't concentrate..  

[heth10]

Hello All ,
I havent commented in a while I thought everyone was gone due to lack of posts just checked again and there were so many.. Oh well had by beta today 9dp5dt and it was 89.5 with progersterone of over 200. Nurse said it was good. What does it sound like to everyone else. I have more b/w saturday but wont find out numbers til monday thats going to be awful. The wait is never over is it??

[stigglm]

Heth10- Congratulations!!! That sounds like a BFP to me! That is so great! Please let us know your number Monday! Very exciting.....and yes, unfortunately it is a long road for us IVF girls. It is a lot of waiting because we are all so scared for the next step.  However, we should all ban together and try to put those fears out of our minds!

We have to remember that only 1 out of 4 pregnancies dont make it. THAT IS A 75% chance it will!! All of us are beating lesser odds with IVF!  Most of us only had a 50/50 shot or less at a BFP.  So I say to all the girls that are pregnant and all the girls that I KNOW will be pregnant very soon! REJOICE when you get that BFP.

We need to all try to not be so fearful for the next ball to drop. :-) It is so hard but I am trying!

Trying2bpatient- Maybe that is one reason I am not getting as sick. I am on a constant "grazing mode" Big meals tend to make me feel gross. I wake up in the morning and force myself to start snacking....I also love smoothies. I try to drink alittle of that before I take my vitamins in the morning and I continue to snack all day.
I try not to have big meals. It seems to help. I like the Odwalla Superfood. It is loaded with all the good stuff we need. Or I make my own smoothie
http://www.odwalla.com/

I don't know if this is helpful. But when my first IVF failed I looked for natural ways to help my body. I have PCOS and I did all kinds of research on what causes the imbalance and ways to help it with diet. I also got turned on to a super antioxident vitamin drink Vemma. It has changed the way I feel competely. I had a good friend that was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She refused chemo. I have a very long story, which might bore you. To make it short she is in full remission now and accredits it to Vemma.

http://www.myvemma.com/website/product.jsp

Anyway, I bought the Vemma and took it to me RE who said it was safe and great. Full of the things that the body needs to be balanced. Anyway, I have been taking it for a year and part of me really believes this BFP is in some part due to it.

I am not trying to sell you on it! That is not my purpose here. Everybody is different. But I do wonder if that is why I am not getting morning sickness. I take this every morning when I wake up. (one 2oz shot)

Anyway- we will see next Thursday. I cannot wait for my u/s. I don't know how you made it to that day. I am so excited and just want to see the h/b so bad. I

[trying2bpatient]

Thanks I'll look into it.  I'm sorry I haven't been on here a whole lot, but I've been feeling soooo sick.  BTW I didn't realize on my doc did say when my due date was but I didn't hear.  My hubby did its 11/10/09.  I'm am trying to get med's to help this b/c I can even do any work.  It's horrible.

Heth- I normally don't post on weekends b/c I'm usually doing things.  Usually during the week everyone is pretty active on here.  

Got to go.. not feeling good.. sorry...

[heth10]

Stgglm- Thanks for the positive reinforcement. I am still nervous though with my history of ectopic. Sometimes I feel like i have pain on my sides( like before) but I dont know if thats normal or if its just in my head.

trying2bpatient- That makes sense I mean I guess we should have lives outside of here huh?...lol... Im sorry your feeling so badly hopefully it passes soon. In what week did it start for you?

[stigglm]

I also got pains on my side about a week ago. I guess what I am a bit confused about is that I read that chances of etopic during an IVF are less then 3%. The reason being is that there is no traveling down the tubes during IVF. They are actually putting the embryos right where they need to be.

Was your last etopic through IVF?

[trying2bpatient]

heth10--My sickness started last week.. I'm 6 weeks this week.. It's not pretty.. I wouldn't worry so much about it being an ectopic pregnany just b/c of the pains on the side. Don't worry it's natural to feel uneasy, but I got them to.  

Stigglm-I am now worried. They drew 7 vivals of blood and its been since Wednesday and I have not heard back from my ER.  So I dn't know if something is wrong.  

[stigglm]

Dont worry! Why did they take so much blood? What were they testing for? Did you try calling them?  You JUST saw the heartbeating. Things are good sweetie! Don't panic!

Like I said earlier today. There is only 1 out of 4 chance of m/c when you are pregnant. That is great odds! 75% chance of success compared to most IVFs that are 50% or less.

Rest easy. I really believe everything is fine. I know plenty of women that have tough pregnancies. They are really sick like you and go on to have beautiful healthy babies! At some point you have to relax. You saw that little precious heart beating yesterday!!! That is SO exciting. Every time you get worried...try to picture that and I exciting it was. I have a good feeling about you! You and baby are going to be just fine!

[trying2bpatient]

I just got my call from my nurse she said not worry the blood was for 1st trimester testing they re-check everything again its required from the state.  So they said not to worry about it.  They did give me a prescription for my nausea it's called Zofran which I did some research and it's supposed to be really good and it does not hurt the baby. So I'm really excited... I'm going to pick them up today..

Thank you so much for staying positive.  They just didnt' tell me what the blood was for and since they normally call me same day with results I got worried.  I still have to say I'm jealous you don't feel any morning sicknes..  lol Your u/s is comng up this week.. I'm so proud that you have been waiting paitently and positively... I knew you could do it..

Heth--I'm sorry I didn't notice you already had your beta test.. CONGRAD'S.. looks like a BFP. lol Keep us posted on Monday!!!  

[heth10]

Hello everyone hope you all had a good weekend. Found out that my 2nd beta went from 89.5 to  213!!!! Next test is Monday. Just praying they continue to double.


Stigglm- My ectopic was natural not through IVF, they did tell me that even with IVF my chance of ectopic is increased because sometimes before implantation the eggs can float back into the tubes and if they are normal that shouldnt be a problem because the tubes will push it back into the uterus but for abnormal tubes the egg could get stuck again. The chances are still really low but since that was the only pregnancy experience Ive had I am still so nervous about it. !!!

[stigglm]

Well I had a bit of a scare over the weekend. I have been getting REALLY bad cramps. It is so strange. I was not sure if it was baby or EXTREMELY bad indigestion?

I went to the emergency room on Saturday because I wanted to make sure everything was okay. I was also hoping I could get an u/s. I was so upset when they said they could not do an u/s in the ER. ( I will NEVER go to that hospital again) Anyway, they did do an exam and took my HCG again. It was over 9000. They said that everything was fine.  I am trying to relax. The HCG number is really strong so I am sure everything is fine. I got the same cramps the next night however? I am not sure why? I have no blood though so they tell me not to worry.

I normally am a big cheese eater and I love dairy. However, it does that every time this week  I had cheese I have had terrible stomach pains. I am hoping that is all it is?? I am testing my theory. Yesterday I had no dairy and just had some mild cramps??

Anyone have any advice? I am going to call my regular RE today and fill them in? I am hoping they can speed up my u/s a day or two?

[trying2bpatient]

I wonder if it was just gas so the bloating made you feel that way.  My stomached has hurt after eating ice cream or something too cheesey.  Let me know what your doctor says.  Good to hear your beta is still strong and glad you went to the ER better say than sorry.  I did call my ER b/c I started to discharge brown stuff.  I knew ladies would, but with the progersterone suppositiories I do the shot so I got a little worried.  My ER just said it was old blood, but if I noticed bright red to go in.  I did tell her I still cramp she said that is normal just as long as it's not a constant cramp that does not go away at all then worry.  

heth10--congrad's on your beta numbers..  

[stigglm]

So I just got back from the doctor. When I called my RE this morning and told her about the weekend trip to the ER she said to come on in. I am happy but a bit sad. They did a u/s and we saw the gestational sac and the yolk sac. But no fetal pole and no heartbeat.
I am 5 weeks 6 days and I am kind of freaking out!!
They said that the sacs were great and measuring perfect. They told me not to panic. That it is too early. But it seems like you were only 6 weeks exactly when you went in and they saw everything? I have another scan on Thursday.

Please pray for me. This is SO tough I feel like crying! I am trying to believe and stay strong...it is just I read SO many blogs where people see the heartbeat at 6 weeks. (That is only 1 day away for me) My doctor keeps telling me that a few days can make a HUGE difference. She has no reason to believe that fetal pole will not show up in the next week.

AND SO THE WAITING CONTINUES!!

[DEVISTATED]

Hi,
Listen to your doctor and remember every ONE is different so is EVERY pregnancy. Please don't complare yourself to others....Good Luck Linda (keep positive)

[trying2bpatient]

Don't panic.. If the doctor was not worried don't worry yourself.  I was 6 weeks and 1 day I'm sure that made a difference. The heartbeat was only 100. Please don't stress yourself out and Devasitated is right we are not all the same.  keep in mind our beta numbrs for example were different.  You are the lucky one that does not have morning sickness.  Keep in mind you have both sacs.  When I saw mine you barely saw the baby.  It was sooooooo small they litterly had to zoom in I'm sure 100x's.  I always pray for you and I will continue to.  I'm sure everything is going to be ok.  So for now don't eat any dairy things to help you.  Con't to stay busy.  

I'm sending you baby dust and lots of prayers.  Stay positive.  

[heth10]

Stigglm- Dont stress just stay positive and we are all thinking good thoughts for you. I know easier said than done.


All- I just got my 3rd beta 13dp5dt 504 from 213. They said numbers are doubling well so my u/s will be Wednesday 4-1-09. So excited..

[sasygirl]

Sorry I have been out of touch.  I have been in the bed since last Thursday.  I feel on my left butt cheek hard.  We have hardwood floors and I hit a slick spot and down I went, my leg went into the door jamb and my back went the other way.  I have been in some severe pain with lots of bruises.  I called the docs office immediately and this is what they told me:  Don't worry, the babies are well protected, but if something is going to happen there is nothing they can do.  I was crying all weekend in the bed b/c all I can do is worry, I don't go back to doc for 3 more weeks.  We try so hard to have a baby and then something as clumsy as a fall can take it all away.  Today, was the first day I have been able to move without my back killing me, so all I can ask is that everyone say a little prayer for me, b/c seems I am on another 3ww now!  

Congragulations to all who have gotten positive results, I will remember you in my prayers!!!

trying2bpositive--congrats on your baby, I am so happy for you and still have you in my prayers daily, keep me up to date.  

Prayers,

sasygirl

[chamlin]

Hi Dear,

I know it easy said than done, but please stay positive and make sure that you are not over working your self too hard, always eat healty food, and don't stress your self,  remember you have a lots of buddies in this forum that are praying for you. I will be praying for you and sending you a lots of babydust and sticky vibe....

God bless you and the baby,


Heth10,

Wow what a number from 89.5 to 213, now it is 504 that's is good, Congratulations!
good luck with your u/s soon. I am sure time will go fast this time, the long wait is the 2wwk. Sending you sticky vibe and babydust your way.

[chamlin]

Hey girl,

Glad to hear from you again, I normally don't post that much like I use too, but every day I check this forum to read every one's post. I hope you are feeling better, sometime doctor is not sensitive with our feelings, I would probably say that if your pain continue instead of waiting for the appointment I would go to Emergency room at least they should be able to send you to OB or do an u/s to make sure that babies are okay. I am not pregnant, but 3 weeks is a long wait specially after you hurt your self.

I will add you in my prayers.

[stigglm]

Thank you to ALL of you for your support! I do feel better today. I was being a bit silly I think. It is just hard, maybe cause I do not have morning sickness or a lot of symptoms I feel more worried? I did allot of reading last night and it appears the most common is for women to see the h/b at 6-6.5 weeks. But I also found plenty of posts from women who did not see it till 7-8 weeks.  What is even more scary is I found this site. It is a site dedicated to women who had misdiagnosed miscarriages. Doctors that did not see the h/b and so they told the women to schedule a D&C. The women either got a 2nd opinion or waited...and BOOM...baby!  I am sure it will not go that far for me and I am believing there will be a fetal pole and h/b on Thursday!

http://www.misdiagnosedmiscarriage.com/

Sassygirl- I would DEFINATELY go to the ER. If it is a good hospital then they need to do an U/S on all women when they come in and are pregnant. It will set your mind at ease. Either that or I would INSIST your doctor see you. That is what happened to me yesterday. I called my doctor and they were like...I am sure everything is fine...blah..blah..blah. I got off the phone and said, you know what, this is rediculous! This is my pregnancy and I feel so out of control. I called back and was firm and said, I dont feel comfortable waiting till my appointment. I need to come in sooner to make sure everything is okay. (now in my case I wish I would have waited, because I only got freaked out more) However, in your case, I would see a doctor. It is not about if everything is okay. ( I know and believe it is for you!!) It is about piece of mind. I am reading a book that talks about how important it is to follow your gut when your pregnant and to "own" your pregnancy. Even if our doctors are great, at the end of the day when we get an answer we don't like from them....we should feel that it is okay to push a bit. They cannot refuse to see you! If they do you should go to the ER.

[tammie0711]

hi,
ive been following this forum and reading everyday. today i had my first beta test, after 14 days of my frozen embryo transfer. it was 800. i am nervous because they put in 4 blast 2 wks ago, is this number to high for a singleton? i have a u/s scheduled for  next tuesday to see how many sacs they see.

[stigglm]

Welcome to the forum and CONGRATS on your BFP!!! Take a look at this site. If you are days from transfer and you had 5 day blasts then you would look at day 19 on this chart. It is really hard to say. As you can see there is a range of betas that were reported. It looks like it is possible you are having twins. However, it is also possible you are having a singleton. It is less likely you are having more then 2 according to these charts. Either way..you are BLESSED to be BFP!

Are they are doing a 2nd beta test in a day or two to see how the numbers are doubling?

http://www.betabase.info/showBasicChart.php?type=Triplet

[beautiful2]

I also have been following this forum the past few days and have read so many wonderful posts; this group seems extremely caring and supportive. Currently I am in the 2ww and go for my Beta on Monday 3/30. I had 2 3day embryos transfered on Friday 3/13. The main problem I encountered was borderline OHSS. My E2 was over 5000 the day I took the HCG shot and I was in quite a bit of pain after ER. The DR told me to continue drinking 64oz of fluid (water, juice, gatorade) a day. They also said this is the best way to keep away headaches and other side effects due to dehydration. My symptoms finally subsided toward the end of last week and I have been going through the agonizing wait. Has anyone ever had to go for a progesterone/estrogen test 1wk after ET? I went on Monday and my Estrogen was 560 and Progesterone was 47.6 - I have no clue what those numbers mean and the nurse said everything is fine and she wanted me to up my Estrace to 2mg 3x day. I also take Progesterone shots which I think are getting better only because I am numb on the butt...

Thank you to everyone for their posts, I have learned quite a bit and it is helping with this long 2ww.

[stigglm]

Hope you ladies are okay!Touch base when you get a chance. Looking forward to updates.
FYI- I moved my u/s to Monday the 30th. I just did not want to take the risk that I would go tomorrow and not see the h/b. My doctor agreed. That will make me 7 weeks and there should be no reason I do not see the pole and h/b! SAY A PRAYER for me please!

[tammie0711]

i dont have another blood test sceduled until tuesday 3/31 along with my u/s. at my office they always say we dont get a beta test until day 14 after transfer, but they test our blood twice a week so they probably already checked the beta more than once. i have one more question if anyone knows, how far along am i on 3/31 if that is 3 wks after my day 5 transfer? i just wondered if i would get a h/b yet?

[jammyy]

Hi
I was going through your post and thaught posting my experience.I had my u/s last friday and they saw sac but not sure about fetal pole and heart beat.My ER said she think there is a fetal pole but not sure.She was not even sure about the heartbeat.Than next day ie on saturday i started bleeding red.Though it was only for few minutes but was enough to scare me.It stopped and than today again in the morning i had some bleeding.I was scared to death and called for U/S.I was totally pessimistic.But when i went for u/s i saw a strong hertbeat of 110bmb.My ER said everything looks great and the bleeding is from some blood vessel which is nowhere near to fetus.Thank God.Bit relieved.
Hope this would raise your hopes.

[stigglm]

Tammie0711- I found a website that is probably somewhere in one of my previous posts that helps answer your question. Basically you count from 2 weeks before ER.  Based on what you said....if I am calculating correct your ER was on March 5th? Therefore you would count from Feb 19th. That means today you are exactly 5 weeks.  On March 31st you will be considered 5 weeks 5 days. I would say you may not see a h/b just yet. (that is what happened to me anyway) From what I can find out the "norm is to see the h/b around the 6-6.5 week mark) It is also not uncommon to see it at 7 weeks.  SO PLEASE do not panic if you do not see it! You should see the gestational/amnionic sac and the yolk sac inside of that. Good Luck! Keep us posted!!

Jammyy- Thank you SO much for your words of encourgagement!!! That is good to hear. You know everyone tells you that a few days can make all the difference in the world...but it is good to actually have someone confirm it with their story! I rescheduled my u/s for Monday the 30th! I went into panic mode, which thank God I have pulled myself out of, and I wanted to wait till 7 weeks to make sure I would see the h/b. I am glad that your bleeding is not a threat! That is great news...I can't imagine the scare you must of felt!  I am SO looking forward to seeing the h/b, maybe then I will rest easy (probably not) I am trying to hard to enjoy this and to STOP worrying all day every day! I am trying...one day at a time! :-)

[trying2bpatient]

How are you doing? Is today your 2nd u/s?  Keep me posted.  I"ve been praying for you.  I hope you are doing good and in good spirits.  

[stigglm]

I am hanging in there. I am starting to get a bit of a funny stomach where nothings sounds good and nausea.
The better question is "how are you doing?" I have not seen you here the last few days. I did not have my u/s today. This is the update I posted for you on Tuesday.

FYI- I moved my u/s to Monday the 30th. I just did not want to take the risk that I would go tomorrow and not see the h/b. My doctor agreed. That will make me 7 weeks and there should be no reason I do not see the pole and h/b! SAY A PRAYER for me please!

[trying2bpatient]

I'm sorry I missed it.  Its been real crazy at work and my home computer has a virus so I can logon.  We've ordered another computer hopefully it comes in soon.  Anyway, I'm glad you've moved it up you my dear you are hanging in there.. Nausea... uuughhhh I feel ya there.  Good SIGNS.. lol I;m sorry to say that is the ONLY thing I don't like about pregnancies.  I wish I could skip that part.  Let me tell you it's only going to get worse.. lol I was able to get a med called Zofran.  It says to take 1 every 8 hours as needed, but I'm going 2 days without it.  It works WONDERFUL.. aaahh I love it.  Don't get me wrong I get still a little nauseous, but not ALL DAY.  Usually just at night.  Other than that have you stayed away from dairy products?  Has that help your stomach pains?  

Don't worry my prayers are always with you.  Except last night I didn't pray I fell asleep early and didn't wake up.  I will pray for you so don't worry.. I'm sure your baby is fine.  I'm so happy for you and we are just a week apart to cool.  I'll be 8 weeks on 3/31/09.  What did your ER say about the prog. and the estrgen.  How much longer and how much of it?

[stigglm]

Sounds like things are going well for you! Glad the Zofran was a help to you. I took that once...but I cannot remember why? I am on on estrogen for whatever reason..and I am not sure how much longer with the progestrone..I read somewhere that some doctors continue till 12 weeks. What did you doctor say?

I have been trying to stay away from heavy dairy and I am doing much better. I still have a glass of milk a day and that seems to be okay. I just try to stay away from heavy cheeses or sauces. I have not had the really bad stomach pains since last week.  My nausea seems under control thank goodness...I have been able to force myself to eat. I do however, feel sick after and if I smell something I dont like....yuck. But I am still pretty lucky compared to what you were feeling. I do notice that I am more tired. But I dont think  I am sleeping more? Just yawning allot?

I will feel like a new woman after Monday's u/s. I kind of wish I would have gone today but Monday is the day!

I will continue to pray for you and your beautiful baby! When is your next u/s? Are you still with your RE or are you moving on to OB? I think you may have said that your RE sees you till 12 weeks?

[trying2bpatient]

Yes.. aahhh the progerstone.. thats killin me.  I'm taking 1cc it hurts.  I get nauseas everytime I get it.  My next u/s is on April fools Wednesday (4/1/09).  So we'll see how it goes.  My ER will not release me till 12 weeks and that's how long I should still be on Progerstone.  I guess we should be glad our ER's are being cautious since the prog. helps to not miscarry.  After the 12 weeks I'll be going to my regular OB.  My ER did say there were going to start decreasing the meds so by the time I go to my OB i'm completely off everything.  

Did they tell you anything about the meds?

[stigglm]

I am not sure about the meds. That is going to be the first thing I ask. I am excited about my u/s on Monday. I have a feeling if (I mean when) we see the h/b on Monday my RE will be cutting me loose? I think that is what they did to my friend. I dont like that but I have an OB appt set up for April 20th. It is going to stink having to wait 3 weeks for another doctor appt.  I am still trying to find an OB so I will probably try to go to another one the 2nd week of April. I am kind of new to the area I live in and I am having to find a doctor. It is really hard. I have 2 pregnant friends but my insurance does not cover where they go. So I am forced to research on the web to try to find blogs and discussions about the best doctors and hospitals in my area (Washington DC)
What area of the world do you live in?

[trying2bpatient]

Me to I can't wait for your u/s.  I wonder if you have mutiples.. hehehe. I live in TX and it is hard to find a someone you can trust or at least feel comfortable with.  I've been with mine for over 7 years and I'll tell you what.  The first thing I looked for is someone who was going to take there time w/me and not go in and out of my room.  I made sure they went by appointments so I don't have to wait forever.  My doc is female so she explains everything to me in detial and she is pretty gentle.  She is the only doctor in her office so I don't have to worry about any other doctors delievering me.  You know.  Good luck in finding your OB.  BTW how are you feeling?

[stigglm]

I am feeling pretty well. Just a bit of queezyness here and there.
As far as multiples that is pretty much out of the question for me. I already had an u/s and there was only one amnionic sac and one yolk sac so it is only one.

Kind of wish it was two so I could say...I am done with all this crud (IVF) but I guess we will try again. We would really like 2 children (one boy one girl....but were not trying to be greedy!) :-)

[stigglm]

Well I had my u/s early this morning. Like I said it is only one. (but that is okay!)
The little h/b WAS BEATING like a champ! YEAH!!! Thank you GOD! It was 128 and the doctor said that was excellent. I was nervous cause it seemed lower then what I had read. She said that 110-160 was considered normal and there was not an indicator of better health if the heartrate was higher. You said some babies are just more relaxed then others and also the h/b fluctuates. Next time it might be higher.  So that is good. I am so happy and feel so reassured! They are going to see me next week again. They said there is not a reason for it, but they just want me to feel reassured since my OB appt is not till 10 weeks.  They know that 3 weeks is a long time for an IVF patient to go without news. I feel good that they want to make me feel reassured!

Good Day!

To all the ladies waiting on your 2ww....what is the news? How is it going? We would love to hear from you!

[trying2bpatient]

CONGRADULATIONS!!  I have been praying that everything would go well for you and your strong baby!  I'm in meetings all day, but will post after lunch!

[beautiful2]

My 2ww is finally up - sort of. I went early this morning for my beta test and my Dr's office is always great at calling me before 10:30. Wouldn't you know that they picked today to be the day that they are taking their time to get back to me. I am sure they are busy but I am getting extremely antsy!!

I will post again once I receive the call!!

[stigglm]

I am saying a special prayer just for you!! Come on Lord...please let it be a BFP!

[trying2bpatient]

Stigglm--How are you feeling after this huge great news?  Morning sickness getting worse yet?  

beautiful--Any news yet anxiously waiting.  

Sassygirl--how are you feeling its been several days that you had fallen.  Are you ok?

heth10-Are you Ok?  

Update---I'm still feeling a little sick on/off.  But the meds have been helping..

Sending baby dust your way!!

[heth10]

Hello Yeah Im okay just patiently waiting. I had u/s done yesterday at my work because I was having pains on my right side. She saw a sac with the start of what she thought was the yolk sace and said I was 5 weeks and 2 days. I have my official u/s in 2 days so I hope I see something more. A little nervous, but im praying everyday. They stopped checking my hcg levels after the third one so I have no idea what my hcg is and that is driving me nuts. Hope all is well with you. Glad to hear your morning sickness is better. That has to be awful. Sometimes I wish I had morning sickness so I felt pregnant. I know thats going to bite me in the *** but you know what I mean... All  I have are sore bbs and very tired everyday.

[chamlin]

Hi Stigglm,

I was reading your post so you leave in Washington DC you are too close to me then I leave in MD I am sure you heard about the shady grove in DC I heard that they offer a money back guaranteed for IVF if the IVF don't succeed, the only thing is you have to give them flat rate amount and I think the price can go from 20k to 30k. My DH and I was thinking about doing it, but we change our mind and went some where else instead.

To all ladies who are pregnant -  I hope you guys are doing well, I wish you all to be in  good health always..


To the ladies who is in 2wwk - keep us posted, sending you prayers and lots of baby dust.

To the ladies who is waiting for thier test and u/s - good luck ladies sending you prayrers and lost of baby dust.

God bless you all...

[stigglm]

Wow, that is great. We are neighbors.  Where are you going for your fertility treatments? I have heard fantastic things about Shady Grove. They really are supposed to be the best. My friend is going there. You are correct it is around 25K. I am not sure about the money back gaurentee. However, I do know that she pays that flat fee and gets up to 6 attempts at IVF.  I actually went to ART at Walter Reed. They are rated in the top 20 in the nation.
The one thing I missed and I know Shady Grove is amazing at is the hands on approach. They are extremely responsive and spend a lot of time educating the patient. I did not really feel like I got that. Don't get me wrong..I am pregnant and I am GREATFUL. If I asked a question they were there for me.....but I felt like I needed to ask instead of them offering the information.

Anyway, so good to have a local girl. More then happy to chat with you anytime!

[beautiful2]

Sorry I did not post back yesterday - it was a crazy situation. By 4:30 my DR had not called so I called their office and the lab never faxed them the results to the test. They called the lab and when they got the results the lab only ran a negative/positive test and not the numbers... I was beside myself, but they said the lab was going to run the other test and they would call me this morning with the numbers.

I am proud to report that I got a BFP!! The number they gave me this morning was 797. The test was done 14dp3det. I go again tomorrow morning for another hcg test along with my progesterone and estrogen test. Unfortunately I developed an allergic reaction to the progesterone in sesamee oil after taking it for 2 weeks so they are switching me to progesterone in olive oil injections...can't wait until those stop!!

Thank you for the prayers!!

[trying2bpatient]

beautiful--Congradulations!!!  I'm so happy for you.  

heth10--Can't wait for your u/s.  Keep us posted!  

[tammie0711]

i just had my u/s done today and i am 5wks and 6 dys. you can bearly see the h/b of my singleton but now im on bedrest and worried cause a subchorionic bleed was found. i have read alot on the internet, but im not sure how big my bleed is and the m/c rate can depend on that, but i have not had any bleeding and my little one has a heart beat so im trying to stay positive.

[chamlin]

Yeah we are really close, I leave in Columbia and I also did my last IVF in Walter Reed.
I heard the advertisement for the shady grove in the radio about money back guaranteed, but that was 1 year ago, I only called them and ask them how much it cost and that's how I found out that you have to put in a flat amount. My D/H was thinking about going there, but when we found out that Walter Reed was cheaper we went and did our IVF in Walter Reed. I havent heard that advertisement anymore maybe they decided to remove it, because I am sure a lot of people probably calling them. 25k for 6 attemps still good.

I know what you mean you will really need to be proactive when doing IVF in Walter Reed, they are really nice people, but when it come getting more information from them to follow up communication I didn't get it from them that much I have to keep calling them for any question. I know they told me to call the pager for any emergency I am sure I call that number a few times, because I cannot get through with the rest of the number they provided to me. I have to leave message all the time then wait for some one to call you back.

I know they are really busy, I was thinking of changing hospital maybe going to Bethesda or John Hopkins, but it's kind of hard to change doctor because you have to start all over again so we decided to continue our next cycle from them. I hope next the communication is a little bit better.

I will be doing my next cycle around July I have to call them  for schedule of baseline sonogram maybe around May or June. I am praying that I don't get any surgery before my IVF cycle again, for some reason every time they do my baseline sonogram they always see pylop I am just praying that this time I don't have it.

sure we can chat you can add me in your email h h a m l i n 4 e v e r a t y a h o o d o t c o m.

God bless you and the your little one.

[stigglm]

Not sure why but the email I sent to you was returned? should it be chamlin4ever instead of hhamline4ever

[trying2bpatient]

I had anthr u/s sound today and all is going well.  My lil peanut seems to be growing it was at 3 mm 2wks ago and now it's 17 mm.  I asked about still spotting brown and he said my lining and uterus are shifting and is blocking my birth canal and that's causing me to spot, but not to worry since everything is shift expanding it will eventually position itself, but if for some crazy reason it doesn't I will have to have a c-section.  As everyone knws I"m taking Zofran for the naesua I was not taking it every 8 hrs.  I was just taking as needed which was at least every 2-3 days.  However, here latelly I dn't know if it's b/c my peanut is growing it's causing me to feel sick more frequently...with that said I am now increasing my meds at least once a day.  

How is everyone feeling?  

[trying2bpatient]

I almost forgot...  They have decreased my meds.. YES!!! I am so excited about that.  I am now taking 1/2 cc of prog. (i was taking 1cc) and 1 vivelle patch (i was using 2).  By April 21 I stop all my meds.. FINALLY!!!!  I'm sooo happy about the progestrone... That's the main one that's PAINFUL.  Ok everyone have a blessed day..

[stigglm]

Hey you. Good to hear from you. I am so glad everything is going well for you! I think you read that everything is going well for me too.  I am so thankful. Still no serious nausea for me. (knock on wood)  Just quiessiness. It is strange..I will feel so yucky and feel like I do not want to eat...but then I force myself and luckily once I start eating I feel okay. Then I get done and feel yucky again. I am happy for that. I am thankful I can at least get down a meal.

[beautiful2]

I had my 2nd beta test and progesterone level done this morning. My first beta was 797 14dp3dt and today 16dp3dt it was 1634 with progesterone of 89.7. I get my ultrasound in two weeks!

[trying2bpatient]

I'm so glad you are doing good.. and yes I responded to your response.  The queasiness is all you are getting.. You are sooo lucky.  I'm telling you I"m still feelg sick and I already to my med.  I just took a Tumms to see if that helps. I just found out what indigestion was.. lol.  I've never had it.  This preg. is completely different than my son's.  I so think I'm having a girl.  The feeling you are getting.. you feel bad before and after you eat, but not during that's all me.  I'm telling mine is so bad.  Have you found an OB yet?

beautiful1--WOW.. those are awesome #'s.  You might just be having mutiples.. lol  GOOD LUCK!.  Keep us posted.  again congratulations!!!!

Lots of prayers going ya's way!!!

[heth10]

Had my ultrasound today. Dr thought he saw a HB but then couldnt find it he said everything looks good and how it is suppose to so I have another ultrasound next wed and i will be 6 weeks 6 days so I am praying for HB!!!!!

[chamlin]

sorry the corerct one is h a m l i n 4 e v e r at y a h o o dot c o m. this one should work.

[sasygirl]

Hey guys,

Sorry, but my home computer has been down due to some bad storms that came through last week and I tried to sneek at work on Tues and post but it wouldn't let me after I typed everything.  I am so excited to read about all the newbies and the good news, I have also been doing OK since my fall.  I have decided to trust my doc telling me everything will be OK and I go back for another u/s in 2wks to scan for downs syndrome.  I am praying everything will be ok with the twins and I just know it will.  I am gaining weight and belly fast, how bout all the other preggo's???  My boobs are so sore and gigantic that my husband is a very happy man these days....hee, hee, hee!!  I am so happy to hear good news from all of you and hope that anyone waiting for a beta test or u/s will also receive good news!!!  Prayers to all!

trying2bpatient---I am so with you on the meds, I have 2 wks and then I am done.  I don't think my butt cheeks could handle much more.  Glad to hear about your u/s and wonderfully strong hb.  Will continue to keep you in my prayers!!

Sasygirl

[trying2bpatient]

I'm so glad you are paying attention to your doc. I'm sure your babies are going to be ok.  You are checking for Downs pretty soon.  I prayer your babies are ok.. I'm sure they are, but any extra prayers can always help.  

How is the MS going for you?  I keep asking everyone b/c I CAN'T HANDLE IT... today is not necessarily MS i just feel sick blahhh.  I wish I was lucky enough to stay home for at least the first 3 months.

Funny you talk about your BB's.. Last night I did the mistake of not putting on a bra.. man when I woke up in the middle of the night they felt heavy and stiff they hurt.. It was the weirdiest thing.. Not doing that again.  lol  

[sasygirl]

OMG--the bra is a necessary thing these days, pretty much 24/7.  I sleep in one everynight, b/c I feel you on the heavy, stiff, hurt feeling!  The m/s has gotten a little better, but somedays are horrible.  I have continued my acupuncture and that has helped so much.  I am sorry to hear you have been so sick.  When is your next appt and when will your doc turn you loose??  I didn't have a choice, b/c fertility is not covered on my insurance, so my doc cut me loose at 7 wks.  It has been hard though b/c I have not been to the doc since I was 8wks and I am so nervous about having to have waited a whole month to see if everything is o.k.  I am hopeful and praying that they are both still o.k..  I did something crazy this week, I ordered one of those fetal doppler's to keep at the house so I could hear the hearbeats whenever I want.  I am excited for it to come and hopefully that will put my mind at ease for the next 2wks until I go back to the doc.  Well, thank you for the prayers and I am continuing to pray for you and your family.  I just know that we are both on our way to having our dreams come true.  I hope your morning sickness gets somewhat better, and your should look for an acupuncturist to see if that would help.  It has really helped me.  Prayers and keep in touch!!!

sasygirl

[stigglm]

Beautiful2- CONGRATS!!! That is so great! I am so happy for you!

Saseygirl-I am so glad that everything is going so well for you! I am sorry you have to wait so long for your doctor but I am sure everything is going just fine. Where did you order your fetal doppler?

Trying2bpatient- M/S HAS ARRIVED! :-) I am still not doing quite as bad as you but the last few days I have REALLY felt yucky...to the point where the mouth is watering and you just know you are going to throw up...but then I dont. I am queasy all the time and it gets really bad some times. I had to leave dinner with my family on Sunday. I ordered my meal and it got there and I was like..oh boy, I am not going to eat that!! :-)  I do not want to even LOOK at it! :-) Yesterday was equally as rough and then last night I got bad heartburn which I still have today. Barely slept last night due to the pain in my chest. Now I am sitting here trying to figure out what to do to make it go away! Hope I do not get progress to the point you are! Sounds even worse!
Although today I would take the nausea over the heartburn. I drank some OJ last night and I think that is what did me in!! Note to self...no acidic foods at night! :-0

[beautiful2]

Thank you!! I am extremely excited! I go for my first ultrasound Thursday (4/9) and I can't wait. My husband is getting antsy to find out out if it is 1 or 2 and he also wanted to wait until ultrasound to tell his family which we will see on Easter.

All:
Good to see that everyone is doing well, or as well as can be expected with m/s...

[stigglm]

Update-
I had another u/s today! Things look good! Heartbeat is up to 173! And the baby actually moved while we were doing the u/s. SO crazy! but so great! Praying for continued success!! Due date: November 17th.  My next u/s is at 10 weeks. April 20th.
Hope everyone is doing well!

[trying2bpatient]

That's awesome news!.  I'm sorry to hear about your M/S when mine is bad it's really bad.  Wow you actually saw the baby move.. TOO COOL!  What did it do?  I have an u/s every two weeks until my 12 week and so far I haven't seen anything.  We are litterly I week apart my due dates is 11-10-09.  I have to say thank goodness for Zofran its helped me. I do admit sometimes it doesn't, but for the most part I can't complain. Also, what is the size of your baby?  At on 4-1-09 I was exactly 8 wks 1 day and my baby went from 3 mm at 6 wks to 17 mm.  It's amazing how quickly it's growing in a 2 wk time frame.  The only thing they didn't tell me was the rate of the h/b sniff sniff.  It did sound louder than the last time.  Another thing I learned is what indigestion was uugghh. That is sooo grows.. Tums helps and constipation Senokot.  These two are wonderful and save for the baby.  This pregnancy is soooo different.  I can't wait for the last month of my 1st trimester..  My next u/s is on 4-15-09.  

[stigglm]

Hey you-  It was so exciting to see the baby move. It wiggled back and forth. It was so funny. It was like..."hey mommy and daddy...don't worry I am just fine" haha...or at least that is what I heard! haha
I am not sure how big the baby measured? All they said was that I was supposed to be 8 weeks 1 day and I measured 8 weeks 0 days? I will have to ask next time. My next u/s is with OB on April 20th.
I am glad to hear that you are feeling a bit better. I know all too well about indigestion. I have had stomach issues my whole adult life. Some days now when I eat cheese or something.....my tummy KILLS me! oh boy!
What are you eating? Are you reading any good books? Have you told your job yet?

[stigglm]

Question?

I am kind of scared because my doctor is taking me off the meds now that I am 8 weeks. Is anyone else stopping at 8 weeks that had a regular IVF and not FET?  My doctor said that if I had FET or Donor it would be longer, but since my ovaries actually produced the eggs and we went right into IVF 8 weeks is the longest I should be on meds. (sited studies that show a negative effect if on too long???)

I do not want to go against my doctor since they have high success numbers....but it just makes me nervous?? I think most of you are on till 12 weeks?  I have only been on protegerone since ET so that already has made me nervous since most of you are on estrogen.  Thanks for the advice

[beautiful2]

I am not as far along as you are but I do have an answer about the estrogen. I was on estrogen plus progesterone but the reason my Dr put me on that is because it helps aid in the implantation of the embryo. I just had my first ultrasound today and since the did see the forming of the fetal pole and a faint flicker of the heartbeat they are now going to take me off the estrogen and mini aspirin.

As for the progesterone, my Dr said it depended on my body and how soon I was producing it on my own. Right now I have a hyperstimulated ovary and that is what is causing me some pain on my left side. They said it should go back to normal between 8-10 weeks when the baby takes over doing things on its own. So, consider yourself a lucky one if you are allowed to stop the progesterone; it just means things are going well with your body!! Each individual is different (like that isn't said enough)  and I am excited for you that everything is going GREAT!!

[trying2bpatient]

Good morning.. Sorry I am so swamped I haven't had a chance to get on.  About the med's I'm still on Progestrone and I haven't used the patches although the doc did say to keep using them.. I know.. The progestrone is what helps you not m/s unless your body is producing enough..However, my ovaries also produced they eggs the ER used meds to stimulate them and our bodies are trying to adpated to being preg.  Bascially it was just a precaution.  I'm stoping my meds on the 4-21-09.  So don't worry if they have been checking your levels and are coming out fine then you have nothing to worry about.  

I'm just reading magazines.. Nothing special.. and you?

[sasygirl]

Hey everybody, just checking in.  We had spring break last week and having the kids everyday was a handful, no napping for me.  How is everyone doing, so happy to see so many BFP's flying around.  How is everyone feeling that is preggo????

About the meds, I was told I had to be on them until 12wks, but that is just what my doc said and they are all different.  I am so happy to say that tomorrow night will be the last night for my meds.  I am so happy to be done with the shots!!  I will be 12wks on thursday and I feel so happy to have made it.  I think I told you guys I ordered a fetal doppler and I have had so much fun with it, you can start using them at 10wks but lots of doc's don't recommend them b/c they think it adds more stress if you can't find the heartbeat, but for me it was opposite, I have been at ease since I have been able to listen to them both.  I have learned that one is lazy and never really moves out of the same spot, but the other is a sneaky little booger, and very hard to find sometimes.  

Well, I hope everyone is doing good and I will check in soon, keep the good news coming!!!!!

sasygirl

trying2bpatient--what's up for you these days????

[trying2bpatient]

I've been feeling so sick.  I had my doc's appt today everything went well.  The baby went from 17 mm to 35 mm.  I was able to make out the head, hands, feet, abdomen very cleary.. I saw it move it was wonderful. lol I start laughing.  It look so cute, but I must say this little peanut is kicking my butt.  I'm on zofran, but I'm still feeling sick.  All the smells and I can't eat hardly anything b/c i feel sick after words.  Man and I gasy.  Constantly burping.. GROSS.. I don't know how to make it stop.  

I'm glad to see you are doing great.  Where did you find the doppler at?  Was it pricey?  

[sasygirl]

So Sorry to hear about how sick you have been, my sickness has eased up a lot, but I have been no where close to where you are.  I really hope that you feel better soon.  I got to see my little peanuts yesterday and today and they were flopping all around....so cute.  The doc I saw yesterday said he was going to go out on a limb and guess one of the babies as a boy, but when they did the 4D ultrasound I swear I saw little balls on both babies, but I will have to wait 6 more weeks to find out for sure.  I got my fetal heart doppler from healthchecksystems.com and it was 115.00, but they have a cheaper version and it was quick shipment and I have had the most fun with it.  They also sent me additional ultrasound gel for free with a nice little carrying case, so I guess it was not to bad considering I have been at peace being able to listen to them each day.  I truly hope you get to feeling better soon and keep in touch.  

sasygirl

[trying2bpatient]

Wow a 4D u/s.  I bet that was amazing. So he is guessing one is a boy and you think 2 boys.  Hmm that will be interesting.  To find out.  Yes, I don't just throw up and I'm over it.  I don't throw up, but I feel nauseas ALL DAY.  I sometimes can't eat anything, b/c my stomache or I should say the baby doesn't feel like it.  So I have to say anything with to much seasonings, fried or if the smell is to strong I won't be able to eat.  Sodas out the window even water I sometimes can't drink.  Anyway, I'm finding different things to drink and eat just watermelon has been really good to me, lemonade, and ice cream.. lol I hope I only have one week and half to go... I HOPE... I'll have to look up that website I would like to order it.  Well I'm glad your babies are doing great!!

Ladies any updates on u/s?

[agini]

hi guys ,i know iam back after long time.but iwas continuesly reading this foram,finaly i got my 1st bloodwork report yesterday,i did 2nd IVF this month but1st frozen embroyo transfer day 5,this time i did NATURAL cycle that means no medicine no injections what ever my body produced baised on that,only they tracked my ovulation throughU/S.baised on that they did transfer,i was 9dpet yesterday & i GOT MY BFP HUHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO<my beat level on day 9 is 380.i have to go back on mon,please pray 4 me to get doubble that numbers.how r u 2 doing.sassy i did b4&after acupuncture on the day of transfer i gues i got my BFP only because of acupuncture.trying2bepatient how r u girl???how is ur morning sicknes???takecare & goodluck.

[trying2bpatient]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  I'm so happy to hear that!  Wow natural.. That's awesome.. It was your turn and it was all in God's hands.  How are you doing now that you have a BFP?  

I'm am now 4months 1 day.. My m/s is finally calmed down alot, but here and there I'm still getting it and I still can't eat things with to many spices..

Keep us posted with your u/s.